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Newspaper

Rivers Banner

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Feb 11, 2011

Page

5

Poverty by definitions and faith in Jesus teachings

The piece defines poverty through values propaganda and lifestyle changes, then argues a faith based standard from the Sermon on the Mount. It frames the poor as those lacking one day’s food drink clothing and shelter and cites Jesus aiding the needy as guidance for addressing poverty.

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Public Opinion Polls On Sunday Store Hours And Hair Cutting

A reader notes VU polls show wide engagement with questions on store hours after 12 6 on Sundays and on whether a pet sleeps on the bed. Results cited include 8 106 votes with 67 percent yes on Sunday openings and 32 percent no, plus 7 626 views on pets and 8 percent yes 22 percent no. The piece also cites 6 090 votes on firing an employee who shaved hair showing 31 percent approval and 65 percent disapproval, with a note on gender.

Love and Elections Mixed with Smell-O-Vision Cheer

Rita Friese reflects on readers votes about Canada’s aid to Egyptians and a separate poll on smell-o-vision concert interest. The piece ties in personal memories, faith, and a Valentine’s Day message urging love and thoughtfulness toward others.

Valentine Day Reflections on Gift Giving and Loss

The passage notes varied Valentine items like pretty cards and heart shaped boxes of chocolate and red roses. It contrasts these tokens with people who will not receive anything on Valentine’s Day and suggests the day may feel sad for some.

Neepawa letter laments property theft and respect

Wendell Taylor of Neepawa uses a Speakout letter to denounce repeated petty thefts from private property. He cites missing recycle bins flag poles and a rusty shovel, questions the motives of the thieves, and urges better respect for others’ property while blaming a segment of the town’s youth.

Neepawa Wendell Taylor

Sopuck Named to Two House of Commons Committees

Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette MP Robert Sopuck will sit on the Standing Committee for the Environment and Sustainable Development and the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans. He cites rural impact and resource conservation as priorities learned from his background as an environmental consultant and fisheries biologist. The press release notes the committees study legislation, departmental activities, and spending, with DFO and related agencies like Manitoba’s Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation also involved.

Rovers Sopuck Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette Sopuck Robert Sopuck National Round Table Filmon House of Commons Standing Committee House Fisheries and Oceans Committee Heries and Oceans Canada DFO Manitoba Government of Canada

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