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Newspaper
Rivers Banner
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 12, 2010
Page
6
A farmer spots quack grass invading wheat on the field by the CNR and pulls it out. The reflection compares overreaction to a biblical plea for help from Psalm 121, urging reliance on the Lord for grace and strength.
The Lenore bonspiel ran Feb 3 to 7 with 23 rinks and nightly suppers at Lenore Hall. Harvey Wood of Rivers beat Lawrence Daniel of Kenton in event one, Morgan Rampton of Kenton beat Tara Dalrymple of Holland in event two, Kelly Slimmon of Lenore beat Cathy Gerrand of Virden in event three, and Ed Alexander’s Kenton Co-op rink beat Kevin Barkley of Virden in event four. Congratulatory note to all winners and upcoming Kenton ladies bonspiel Feb 12 to 14.
Feb dates mark key milestones from 1783 treaty of Paris with religious liberty in Canada to executions and births. Patrick Whelan hanged in 1869 Ottawa for McGee murder drew 5000 spectators. Lorne Greene born 1915 Ottawa. Vern Hunter oil discovery at Leduc 1947 ended Alberta decline. Ernie Coombs last Mr Dressup show in 1996.
Rev Glenna Beauchamp urges communities to study what stands after life shocks. She compares personal upheavals to earthquakes and says enduring supports like family love, friends, and faith persist, guiding future preparations and resilience.
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