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Rivers Banner

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Dec 10, 2010

Page

5

Blue Christmas services honor grief during the Christmas season

The piece notes Blue Christmas services emerge from the song Blue Christmas and offer non sectarian, brief gatherings for those who lost loved ones in the prior year. Held in churches, halls, or care facilities in December, they invite candle lighting and shared words of hope for mourners navigating the first holiday season after loss.

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Faithful Christmas Message of Resurrection and Hope

Schein delivers a reflective Christmas meditation on grief and faith. He recalls the loss of his own son at 33 and quotes Jesus Christ promising life beyond death, urging believers to trust that death begins only a new chapter. The message emphasizes hope within mourning and the persistence of eternal life.

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Loaded for bear and the whole nine yards in idioms

The author traces phrases loaded for bear and the whole nine yards, exploring origins and meanings. They recall family chats, Napoleonic references, Canadian gun lore, and weather proverbs, then note a shift from battle readiness to broader sayings. They conclude with reflection on language and personal quotes.

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White Snow Reflects Life and Redemption This Christmas

A fresh snowfall covers streets and lawns and shines under the sun. The writer links snow’s whiteness to forgiveness through Jesus Christ, citing Isaiah to urge reflection on sin, redemption, and preparing for Christmas.

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Pension reform urged to curb Canada’s unfunded public pensions

Kevin Gaudet of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation argues taxpayers face a rising unfunded liability reaching billions for federal pensions. He calls for converting future and non grandfathered employees to defined contribution plans, higher contributions, reduced benefits, retirement delays, and salary controls to avert escalating costs.

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