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From Tragedy to Treasures A Prairie Weeklies Snapshot
Fred McGuinness recalls diverse scenes from prairie weeklies and local life. He notes a student activist death linked to a Safe Grad policy, a long-time administrator celebrated in Shamrock, unexpected lottery wins, centennial gatherings, a cat by-law tale, and a metal theft at a church pew. Reflective vignettes mix tragedy and nostalgia across communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morden Times
Darryl Dyck
Darryl
Ebbie Henry
RM of
Shamrock
Robert Collins
Reader’s Digest
Ebbie
Robert
Sterling
Kelvington
Carrie
Brent Babecy
Brent
Hawaii
Yorkton
Bob Mitchell
Culross
Carman Valley
Beaumont
Devon Dispatch
Grenfell Sun
Stonewall Argus
Redcoats
Glen Pirie
VLT