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Newspaper
Rivers Banner
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 18, 2014
Page
5
A religious message prompts quiet reflection on Good Friday. It portrays Jesus as innocent, crucified for humanity's sins, and urges readers to attend services, contemplate scriptures, and give thanks for the gift of life through faith in Jesus Christ. Churches in the area host somber services and readings.
The writer recalls learning via diagrams and hands on practice, from backspin in table tennis to assembling furniture with help from a granddaughter. An unexpected find, a nearly new Ruik's Sudoku kit, sparks a new puzzle hobby during a budget $3 rummage trip.
The reader notes bare Easter shrubs renewing life with green stems and blue flowers. They recall Christ’s crucifixion, burial, and three days later rising, expressing joy and praise for Easter.
Rob Sharpe, reeve of the RM of Saskatchewan, announces he will not run again as the RM and partner municipalities merge to form the Rural Municipality of Oakview under Bill 33. He criticizes forced amalgamation, cites worst fears about provincial moves, and urges voters to choose wisely for the new council.
John Fefchak of Virden critiques Canada Post after 163 years of service as rural letters are routed through Winnipeg for sorting. He notes increased costs and delays for local towns like Hargrave Reston Kenton Oak Lake and questions potential rural job cuts as the system centralizes. He recalls 1945 stamps and next day service as a contrast to current longer timelines.
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