Some Thoughts On The Olympics
A columnist catalogs mixed Olympic reflections from Canada and Manitoba editors. He praises TV coverage but criticizes excessive commercials and fame driven spending. Observations note frugality, aging equipment, and the idea that medal tallies do not measure a nation’s quality of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairy Farmers of Canada
Carberry-News-Express
Fred McGuinness
Opasquia Times
Pas
Minnedosa
the Tribune
Porsche
Russell
Jamie
David
Devon Dispatch
Elvis
Melfort Journal
March musings on winter fade and spring plans
A reflective column notes milder winters, Olympic memories, and the coming of spring in 2006. The author wonders about seed purchases, garden plans, and hopeful moves as mid March signals seasonal change despite lingering snow in spots.
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Brandon
SEARS
Susan Haligrimson
Cypress River
Trina Rogers
Glenboro
Gazette
Maria Berry
Crisp winter mood as seven months pass quietly
The author notes seven months of waiting and a cold crisp spell. They express readiness for a notably mild winter and urge saving money at home rather than traveling to southern destinations, asserting this may be the warmest winter in memory. The tone conveys anticipation and plans.
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