Letters, Aug 21
911 action essential The latest revelations about repeated 911 service outages in Manitoba should alarm every Manitoban. When someone dials 911, they should never have to wonder whether their call […]
This August 21 letters section discusses various issues. The first annual payment for a Bell Canada subscription is $205.00 plus GST for one year, with automatic renewal at $233.00 plus GST every 52 weeks. Manitobans are concerned about repeated 911 service outages and demand immediate action to ensure reliable emergency service.
There is also debate over government and corporate finger-pointing over 911 jurisdiction. The Gray Family Centre expansion to Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre is welcomed as a positive story. Concerns are raised about ankle bracelets failing to prevent crime, despite their purpose being to track movements and detect breaches. The article questions whether offenders are properly monitored and if tracking truly assists police.
Lastly, residents call for speed bumps after a child was hit by a vehicle, but acknowledge that speed bumps alone may not be effective in deterring dangerous drivers and emphasize the importance of enforcement and consequences.
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