NDP leader David Lewis and the 1974 election defeat
The piece recalls David Lewis's bid to lead Canada's first democratic socialist government, losing to Pierre Trudeau in 1974, and its impact on the NDP's platform. It contrasts workers' needs with rising costs, then shifts to a religious reflection urging faith in divine provision for daily needs.
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David Lewis
Tommy Douglas
NDP
CCF
Canada
Pierre Elliot Trudeau
Lewis
Trudeau
Homer's Holiday Tour of Laura Ingalls Wilder Heritage Site
A traveler recalls a Desmit South Dakota trip with sisters and a niece to the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum. They stayed in a settlers cabin with modern amenities, toured historic buildings, and visited Arlington, Brookings, and local gardens. The memory centers on a bronze infantryman’s expression and family reflections.
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Desmit
South Dakota
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Charles Ingalls
Laura
Mary
Carrie
Ingalls
Neepaw
Arlington
Born again believer new life in Christ chapter
A centenarian shares being a living book at a library event where readers choose a life chapter to hear about. He highlights chapter four Born again believer, new life in Christ, citing Romans and Matthew verses and noting salvation brings blessings and new experiences for anyone.
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Jesus
All-time low protest over Manitoba Hydro policy shift
Islaine Pedersen criticizes the speNDP for alleged moves to Americanize Manitoba Hydro. Activists claim plans to borrow over 20 billion dollars and build an expensive BiPole III west route threaten landowners via easement or expropriation. Citizens urged to oppose policy and defend Hydro and property rights.
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Manitoba
Ifn
Spendp
Manitoba Hydro
Hydro
United States
Hospital cafeterias lose millions in Manitoba
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation reports Manitoba hospital cafeterias lost 2.2 million in 2010 11 and 2.3 million in 2011 12 with small profits from parking and gift shops not offsetting costs. Victoria General Hospital cut a 186 851 loss to a 25 591 gain by outsourcing in 2012 13, suggesting bids from private vendors could reduce losses and fund health care.
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Canadian Taxpayers Federation
CTF
Manitoba
Flin Flon General Hospital
Brandon
Fairview
Churchill
Winnipeg
Riverview Health Centre
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Victoria General Hospital
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Rohschein
Heavenly Father
St. Paul
Jesus Christ
God
Homer
Brookings
State University
Riva Friesen
Islaine Pedersen Local Governme
Colin Cri
Prairie
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