Groundhog Day: A Lightful View On Weather and Hope
The author reflects on Groundhog Day and the history of weather lore from Candlemas to Punxsutawney Phil. He notes Phil’s mixed record, Canada's other prognosticators, and how the day offers levity and hope amid winter, urging humans to show the groundhog respect and humor.
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Europe
Punxsutawney
Pennsylvania
Phil
Nova Scotia
Shubenacadie
Sam
Ontario
Wiarton Willie
Manitoba
Brandon Bob
Dazed and amazed by Facebook and family links
Bea’s email reflects being dazed by Facebook and instant culture. She notes the overwhelming mass of comments and ephemera, preferring meaningful words and close friends over a large online network. She finds travel and gifting easier online, while valuing real connections.
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Lily Nook
Thad
Russia
Moscow
Observation by Addy Oberlit in Mexico trip
Addy Oberlit reflects on blessing and need as warm humid weather frames visits to resorts and needy communities in Mexico. They attend a day centre dedication built by several denominations, see children needing shoes for school, and note personal rest interwoven with service and prayer.
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Mexico
Ixurios
Smay
Rivers wooden tokens sought from Manitoba shop Alexandra
Darryl Atchison and his son James seek Canadian wooden tokens from Rivers Manitoba. Two tokens issued by Alexandra Restaurant in the 1960s or early 1970s were worth five cents each. They ask readers to contact them with any leads or token locations.
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Darryl Atchison
Ireland
James
Rivers
The
Alexandra Restaurant
Lear
Forree
Manitoba
Willow Close
Ballea Woods
Carrigaline
County Cork
Atchisondf
Riverdale Health Services marks 50th anniversary of women's auxiliary
Leanne Kowat MLA Minnedosa salutes Riverdale Health Services District Women's Auxiliary for five decades of fundraising and volunteer work. Established 1959, the group helped build Riverdale Hospital opened 1960 and funds scholarships at Rivers Collegiate while purchasing medical supplies and equipment. The auxiliary reportedly donated over 350000 hours of service across 40 years.
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Riverdale Health Services District
Women’s Auxiliary
Riverdale Hospital
Riverdale Personal
Rivers Collegiate
Leanne
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Schein
Sazy
Canada
Environment Canada
Rita
Bea
Addy Oberlit
Etoter
Rivers Banner
Riversbanner
Fox
Second Avenue
Ler
Ozy
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