Fast food reshapes American meals and family routines
A reflection on how fast food outlets push home style dishes while households rush to eat out. The author recalls attempts to match restaurant flavors, the influence of drive thrus, and how dining habits have shifted from special treats to everyday survival. The piece ends with a wedding gift anecdote.
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Birdtail River School Division Mourns Loss of Employee
The Birdtail River School Division reports the sudden passing of Ken Shoemaker on December 1. He is remembered for his reliability and humor as a versatile maintenance worker across schools. The Board of Trustees and staff extend condolences to his family.
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Hamiota hosts open Christmas dinner for all
A volunteer group in Hamiota organizes a free Christmas Day dinner at the Community Hall for anyone wanting company and a turkey meal. Organizers note donations cover expenses and offer ride or delivery options for shut ins, with reservations due by December 20.
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del Pierce
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Temps Keep Up Warm Trend in November Weather
The November averages show warmer conditions than 1993. Environment Canada meteorologist W E Bailey notes the month's mean high reached 2.02 C in 1994 vs minus 3.66 C in 1993, and the low rose to minus 8.75 C from minus 12.55 C, with precipitation at 17.6 mm versus 16.0 mm.
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Environment Canada
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