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Submitted by Kris Servante

Neepawa, MB (90 years old)

It’s wonderful to live in a town with young people (some older too) who seem happy to assist us older grandmas crossing the street, or struggling in and out of stores with our walkers.

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Homebodies - And the adventure continues!

By Rita Friesen

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I was getting caught up on the list of jobs I wanted to do. Washing the venetian blinds that hang in the garage was high on the list; they are one of the first things I see whenever I come home. I had successfully removed one and brought it in to soak in the tub. I casually leaned over and turned on the hot water tap. Only to have it come right off!

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Observation Aug. 12

By Addy Oberlin

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This past week, we encountered some severe thunderstorms, especially in the southern part of the province. Thunder and lightening just rolled along the sky. 

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Faithfully yours - Justice that is ‘seen’ to be served

By Neil Strohschein

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In the early fall of 1984, Brian Mulroney and Canada’s Progressive Conservatives defeated the Liberals under reigning Prime Minister John Turner and formed a new majority government.

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My Perspective - Hungry for knowledge

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

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Right now, the biggest challenge facing agriculture isn’t an ageing population, market volatility, weather or rising input costs. Today, the biggest challenge facing farmers is consumer education.

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