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GPM helps Maki family to keep their chickens

The Green Party of Manitoba (GPM) was among many parties whom successfully urged the RM and Council of Lac Du Bonnet to use their discretion and allow Alison and Jeremy Maki, to keep the fourteen chickens that are living free range on their property contrary to municipal by-laws.

The Maki's are raising these birds as pets and egg producers. They also grow their own vegetables and harvest their own maple syrup. "We want to be self-sufficient. We want to teach our children how to live green." Alison told the Lac Du Bonnet Leader late last week.

"The simple fact that these people are choosing to raise animals and producing food in the confines of their property is simply a forward thinking example of environmental responsibility.", wrote GPM Leader James Beddome in an e-mail to the Reeve and Council of the RM.

About the Green Party of Manitoba:

The Green Party of Manitoba was officially established in 1998. The aim of the Green Party is to educate the public and government about the fallacy in believing that the "environment" is a separate issue from the other issues that Manitobans are concerned about. A truly sustainable society requires a fundamental acknowledgement of all the social, economic and ecological factors that are involved when implementing government policy and evaluating its outcomes. Green Party of Manitoba policies can be found Here.