Letters to the Editor
Letters, Nov. 28
7 minute read2:00 AM CSTWith the increase of harassment, threats, and violence against politicians and public servants, we need to do more than just identify the rise in these undemocratic attacks.
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Letters, Nov. 27
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7 minute readYesterday at 2:00 AM CSTSaturday’s long and very informative article by Julia-Simone Rutgers demonstrates some of Manitoba Hydro’s failings and poor direction. If there is a mushrooming need for electricity, which there certainly is with the growth of EVs etc., then why is Hydro not encouraging as much citizen help as possible? I point out that in other jurisdictions where electricity is much more expensive than here in Manitoba, hydro companies pay more for electricity from solar panels — on the roofs of homes and in solar farms — than they charge for that same electricity.
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MTS Data Centres Photo 2 - Data Hall Centre Aisle Way Photo shows the line-up of floor power distribution units (PDU) along the centre aisle way of the data hall, as well as the backbone overhead cable trays.
Letters, Nov. 26
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6 minute readWednesday, Nov. 26, 2025I would hope Canadians have come to terms with the grave threat that U.S. President Donald Trump’s Ukraine-Russia peace plan represents not only for the free world but Canada in particular. The position of the American administration is to defend the annexation of Ukrainian territory, the kidnapping of Ukrainian children and the utter decimation of a country’s population, cities and towns.
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As columinst Pam Frampton points out, U.S. President Donald Trump has a real problem with reporters — particularly female reporters.
Letters, Nov. 25
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6 minute readTuesday, Nov. 25, 2025Winnipeg Blue Bombers president Wade Miller is deluded if he seriously thinks he did everything he could to save Valour FC.
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Letters, Nov. 24
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6 minute readMonday, Nov. 24, 2025Actually the problem here may be too much oversight. It’s strange that the previous Progressive Conservative government, which campaigned against “red tape,” actually expanded the oversight powers of the Manitoba Municipal Board in 2021’s Bill 37. That bill granted the board the power to override the city of Winnipeg’s planning decisions — like their proposed affordable housing next to the Granite Curling Club.
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The Granite Curling Club (1 Granite Way) has started a petition to halt the city’s subdivision and rezoning application that would allow it to build a new 11-storey development in the same parking lot.
Letters, Nov. 22
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6 minute readSaturday, Nov. 22, 2025Here we have the government once again bowing to public pressure to do something about the physical layout to cover for human error. Perhaps there needs to be a structural change to the intersection to allow for increased safety like widening the space between the eastbound and westbound lanes or reducing the speed on the Trans-Canada (Highway 1) or adding flashing red lights on Highway 5.
ReadA scorched patch of ground where a bus carrying seniors ended up after colliding with a transport truck and burning on Thursday is seen on the edge of the Trans-Canada Highway where it intersects with Hwy 5, west of Winnipeg near Carberry, Man., Friday, June 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Letters, Nov. 21
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7 minute readFriday, Nov. 21, 2025Alberta Premier Danielle Smith talking about “science” and “data” is an absolute joke.
ReadAlberta Premier Danielle Smith provides an update on teacher bargaining in Calgary, on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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Letters, Nov. 20
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7 minute readThursday, Nov. 20, 2025To answer your question: Are lone star ticks in Manitoba now? I say yes, they are. I’ve seen one with my own eyes.
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A female lone star tick shows the distinctive white spot.
Letters, Nov. 19
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6 minute readWednesday, Nov. 19, 2025The comments from the city about the Municipal Board’s ruling on their proposed housing development in the Granite Curling Club’s parking lot worry me. The board, instead of making a decisive ruling as to what can or cannot be approved, has simply stated that the city needs to engage in a fair, good-faith negotiation with the citizens that the city’s actions are going to affect.
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Homeless encampment behind the Granite Curling Club Tuesday, March 17, 2025.
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Letters, Nov. 18
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6 minute readTuesday, Nov. 18, 2025The article on volunteer group Future Hope in Monday’s newspaper identifies an activity necessary to reduce crime in Manitoba.
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Louis Balcaen (left) and Harlen Card (right) volunteer on the board of directors at Future Hope, a non-profit that supports men who are leaving prison.
Letters, Nov. 17
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7 minute readMonday, Nov. 17, 2025It is very satisfying for Bomber fans that Trey Vaval earned the recognition of the league as top rookie and special teams player. However there is an irony here. One of the abilities that helped him earn those honours was returning wide field goals out of the end zone for big yards, including two touchdowns; and a 128-yard team record.
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Trey Vaval (centre) celebrates with television hosts Henoc Muamba (left) and Davis Sanchez on Thursday after being named the CFL’s Most Outstanding Special Teams Player.
Letters, Nov. 15
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7 minute readSaturday, Nov. 15, 2025After witnessing two classic CFL semifinal games that came down to the final seconds (or no seconds, if you’re talking about the Eastern Conference final) it’s disheartening to realize that starting next year in the CFL, you’ll never see those type of back-and-forth possessions in the final three minutes.
ReadSaskatchewan Roughriders receiver Tommy Nield (83) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the B.C. Lions during the second half of CFL West Division final football action in Regina, on Saturday, November 8, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu
Letters, Nov. 14
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6 minute readFriday, Nov. 14, 2025Forget defections and resignations. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre should fear MPs who would much rather sit as independents than cross the floor or serve under his leadership. Nothing else could hurt him more than that.
ReadLeader of the Conservative Party Pierre Poilievre speaks during a press conference in Ottawa, on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
Letters, Nov. 13
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6 minute readThursday, Nov. 13, 2025I like the idea of building a commuter rail corridor between Winnipeg and Gimli. It makes sense in a lot of ways. I’m thinking while they’re at it, how about expanding the corridor to accommodate bicycle traffic? Naturally there has to be a buffer between the trains and the bikers, however it’s doable if there’s the intent to do so.
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Former federal transport minister Lloyd Axworthy is leading the two-year rail relocation feasibility study.
Letters, Nov. 12
7 minute readWednesday, Nov. 12, 2025Canadian kindness
I recently arrived back in Canada after being away for a couple of days. I was traveling alone as an unaccompanied minor and was glad to see that Canadians are still so friendly. While purchasing a water bottle, a woman overheard me asking how much it cost and whether the store accepted my airline voucher. When she realized they didn’t, she kindly offered to buy the water for me since I was on my own. This reminded me that, at our core, we Canadians still look out for one another.
Later, when my flight was delayed, I got into a conversation with two retired Canadians. They were also very kind, and we talked about our travels. Before long, more people joined in on our conversation.
These experiences reaffirm the true Canadian principles of kindness and empathy.
Letters, Nov. 10
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7 minute readMonday, Nov. 10, 2025Thanks you to the Free Press for the coverage on the mural celebrating the 1896, 1901 and 1902 Stanley Cup champion Winnipeg Victorias on the south wall of the Palomino Club at 436 Main St.
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The new Winnipeg Victorias mural was unveiled Wednesday at the Palomino Club.
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