Santa Fund mobilizes hundreds for Hatters Christmas aid
Medicine Hat News reports the Santa Claus Fund mobilizes volunteers to deliver food hampers and thousands of toys to 620 needy families and nearly 1000 children. Community support comes from hundreds of Hatters and local businesses, with ongoing donations to Food Bank and charity groups. Canadian Forces and BATUS workers assist with sorting, while students from McCoy Crescent Heights and Alexandra help with setup. Call Shirley to volunteer.
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Paris farewell dinner casts Chretien as statesman, critics say
Red Deer Advocate notes Chirac lauds retiring Canadian PM Jean Chretien in Paris, while 40 prominent Canadians flew at taxpayers’ expense. The piece argues Chretien’s legacy rests on deficit reduction amid broader aging leadership and questions about sovereignty strategy and personal health.
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Nerdish multilingual misadventure with French media
Jana Pruden reflects on language learning from high school French to university courses and street level rap. She recalls failed conversations, attempts to watch French cinema dubbed for English speakers, and the realization that small talk translation is tedious and jokes land unevenly.
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Representation and faith in politics in Canada
A letter argues faith belongs in politics but not in shaping state power. It emphasizes separation of church and state, notes most Canadians’ belief in God, and supports trusteeship to reflect constituents while seeking majority will, with optional compromise or resignation if conflicts arise. Aaron Kletz Waterlaa Ontario.
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