Debated Farm Worker Code Change Sparks Industry Skepticism
Kate Jackman-Atkinson argues the 1957 updated Employment Standards Code for farm workers expands rights but imposes costs as grain prices and feed costs rise. She notes two years of consultation, mixed views from MPP Stu Briese, and concerns over a new agricultural service category creating unequal protections between farm types and service companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ste. Rose
Stu Briese
Portage la Prairie
Mayfair Farms
KAP
If I could relive my life I would seek more mistakes
A Nebraska friar narrates a reflection on living, regret, forgiveness, and the limits of turning back time. He recalls turning 56, retirement thoughts, and the contrast between unsafe choices and seeking God’s grace. Citing St. Paul, the piece urges confession and faith in Christ to be forgiven and free from past sins.
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Keystone Agricultural Producers
KAP
Nebraska
St. Paul
Christ
Church of God
Jesus
Christ Jesus
Generosity of Rita Friesen’s Grandparents Across Generations
A grandchild recounts a family's generous culture. Grandparents routinely fund meals movies and trips for friends and relatives, reflecting faith farmer roots and love of life rather than money. The piece honors grandparents who raised five children and influenced many more while still enjoying baseball at eighty.
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Rita Friesen