Careful what you say about angry Ste. Rita army ants!

Close-Up Of An Angry Ste. Rita Army Ant! "Come on Big Guy bring it on show us what you've got!"

Anonymous has left a new comment on your post, "Messrs. Chartrand and St. Germain know diddly about Ste. Rita's History!"

No one in Ste. Rite can compare to David Chartrand when it comes to contributions to the community. Chartrand has devoted his life to public service what have any of these individuals done? They're like ants shaking their fists at an elephant.

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Dear Anonymous:

Thank you for writing. Careful what you say about Ste. Rita army ants!

David Chartrand is very handsomely rewarded by Canadian taxpayers for his "public service."

The MMF's $25 million budget is funded by Ottawa (about 95%) and Manitoba. Approximately three years ago we tried to find out his annual salary. Started with the Federal Access to Information Act then the province's Freedom of Information And Protection of Privacy Act. Both essentially replied we don't know ask the MMF. Huh? Yeah right!

Someone read about our attempts on www.CyberSmokeSignals.com and anonymously contacted us to say they saw it on a document -$104,000 and that didn't include the value of perquisits and other benefits. Wonder what his financial package is worth today?

Anyone can visit the Manitoba Archives to request the "Blue Book." There you will find the names of all Manitoba civil servants making at least $50,000 annually, their departments plus positions. As taxpayers we have the right to know David Chartrand's salary.

Sincerely,

Clare L. Pieuk