My perspective - Don’t miss the chance
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- Published on Thursday, November 17, 2016
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
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Every spring, three levels of government release their budgets and for the most part, Canadians respond with questions and concern. They wonder why the highway they travel is still crumbling, why their health care needs aren’t being met and why certain industries or businesses are being chosen as winners. The problem is that by then, it’s too late to start complaining about how governments are spending our money.
Observation Nov. 11
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- Published on Sunday, November 13, 2016
By Addy Oberlin
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This coming Friday we will remember those who fought and died for the freedom of people in many countries. I am a survivor of WW2 and I remember so well when the Canadian troops entered that little country by the sea and freed us from oppression and starvation. The tanks with Canadian soldiers rumbled into the town that we were staying at that time and handed out chocolate bars to the girls.
Slow walk, solitary splendour
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- Published on Saturday, November 12, 2016
By Rita Friesen
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The dogs and I have found a new favourite path, the portion of the Trans Canada Trail south and east of the hospital. Down in the valley, out of the wind and surrounded by peace and beauty. Our walk this morning was leisurely, a drastic change from our usual gallop. The winding path has become dear to me, certain curves offering amazing vistas. This morning I could formulate thoughts, attempt to capture the essence of the trail. I have always loved oak trees. Stopping to pay homage, I noted again the twists and turns in the branches, strength garnered from adversity, torsion from the prevailing winds and slopping foundation working their magic. Maple trees and I have a different relationship.
Faithfully yours - The personal side of war: part two
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- Published on Friday, November 11, 2016
By Neil Strohscein
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The year was 1944. In Europe, Britain and North America, all eyes were on England’s south east coast where a massive build up of men, munitions and machinery was under way. Everyone in Europe knew that a major allied invasion of France was about to happen. What they didn’t know was where or when the armies would land. So while the Generals and their aides met behind closed doors to plan the invasion, British, Canadian, American and other allied troops assembled near the coast of England; ready to go at the moment the command was given.
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My perspective - Remembrance forgotten
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- Published on Thursday, November 10, 2016
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Some days, looking at the news, the world looks to be standing at the precipice of an all-out war. Tensions are high, with terrorist attacks targeting major cities, conflicts in the Middle East drawing stronger world powers into proxy wars and world leaders, both hopeful and elected, advocating aggression. Refugees are fleeing oppressive and dangerous regimes as those elsewhere in the world look on with skepticism and concern.
