Local tourism mindset: explore Manitoba sights at home
The piece urges residents to act as tourists in their own towns, highlighting Manitoba tourism’s economic impact and common overlooked attractions. It encourages visiting local museums, gardens, fairs, trails, and historic sites, plus exploring neighboring communities within a short drive.
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Manitoba
Travel Manitoba
Statistics Canada
Faithful welcome to newcomers groundswell in Manitoba
Neil Stroschoein reflects on lessons from his rural upbringing near Wetaskiwin and First Nations neighbours. He recounts preaching to Calgary Mission audiences with reserves nearby, admitting past prejudices and embracing a culture of acceptance. He credits mentor Lance Morgan and urges welcoming Korea and Philippines migrants while stressing actions over race in Friendly Manitoba communities.
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Wetaskiwin
Alta
Canada
Calgary Gospel Mission
Calgary
Edmonton
Lance Morgan
Korea
Philippines
Manitoba
Remembering Family Threads at Rosefarm Cemetery
A reflective piece at Rosefarm Cemetery recalls a family’s death, memory, and humor. It honors Uncle Bill and Uncle Walter while confronting legacy, forgiveness, and the narrator’s own life as a difficult child who seeks grace at life’s end.
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Rosefarm
Bill
Dad
Grandma
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Kate Jackman
Atkinson
Rivers’ Newspaper
Niversany
Neil Strohschein
Rita Friesen
Walter
Daniel