Neepawa loses zero interest Christmas loan program
Ken Waddell notes small towns still offer zero interest Christmas loans in many places but Neepawa has ended the program due to administration burden. The piece argues shoppers lose, urges revisiting ideas, and highlights broader factors shaping local shopping including weather, selection, prices, and the growing role of the internet for merchants and consumers.
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Gladstone
Manitoba
Neepawa
Chamber of Commerce
Beautiful Plains Credit Union
Chamber
Brandon
Winnipeg
Faithful to his word Saul and the sacrifice missteps
A biblical reflection on Saul's failure to wait for Samuel and offer a sacrifice, illustrating disbelief in God's promises. The text argues that God keeps his word, citing prophecy about Christ and lessons on faith, belief, and the consequences of trusting in works over divine instruction.
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Saul
Israel
Samuel
Prophet
God
Jesus Christ
Christ
Bethlehem
Jesus
Auditor General’s immigration recommendations ignored for years
Ottawa MP Inky Mark warned in the House that the government repeatedly overlooked Auditor General of Canada recommendations on immigration. He cited 1997 guidance on eligibility reviews, Bill C-11 timelines, and concerns over the 72 hour rule and safe third country provisions.
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Ottawa
Inky Mark
Dauphin-Swan River
House of Commons
Auditor General of Canada
Mark
Auditor General
CIC
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