Right in the centre - Only in Canada
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- Published on Thursday, August 27, 2015
By Ken Waddell
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Canada is a great country, a country only held back by a lack of imagination. The same holds true for Manitoba and yes, it holds true for many rural towns. If we had more imagination and better utilization of our financial, human and intellectual resources, we would be much more than we are. However, we are held back by a lack of those same things. Deep down, everyone knows that.
There are some things we could change and do so almost instantly if we really wanted to.
Homebodies - There always is a list of possible yard jobs
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- Published on Sunday, August 23, 2015
By Rita Friesen
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It has been a rewarding week for my goal of 30 minutes extra yard work. I have to admit, when the days were super hot and overly humid, I fell behind in my ambition and achieving my goal.
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Faithfully yours - Seeing people through God's eyes
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- Published on Saturday, August 22, 2015
By Neil Strohschein
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Last week, I identified some topics on which I will reflect in the weeks leading up to the October 19 federal election. In these reflections, I will offer some thoughts on the improvements we need to see in Canada if it is to become a country in which we are proud to live.
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My perspective - Looking to the past
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- Published on Friday, August 21, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
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I recently returned from a trip to Chicago and what struck me above all else was the city’s seamless integration of past, present and future.
Right in the centre - Trudeau's legacy
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- Published on Thursday, August 20, 2015
By Ken Waddell
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About four years ago, David Frum participated in a debate about the legacy of Pierre Elliot Trudeau. Well known as a former prime minister of Canada and father of current Liberal Party of Canada leader Justin Trudeau, the very name raises strong feelings in Canada.
