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Newspaper
Rivers Banner
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 22, 2011
Page
5
A writer reflects on farming communities tied to farmers' fortunes and the lasting effects of sin across generations. Using Exodus 20:5-6 as a framework, the piece traces four generations from abuse to balanced upbringings, urging adherence to God’s commandments for blessings and lasting good.
Rita Friesen recalls extreme heat and power conservation while farming in a rural town. She contrasts modern comfort with memories of no indoor plumbing, dirt and dust, and hard labor. She notes enduring lessons about effort, value of a dollar, and resilience from summers past.
Observation notes the annual Lily Festival in Neepawa reopens on July 22 with remarks on lily beauty. It praises lily imagery from the Bible’s Song of Solomon and Luke, noting long-standing festival celebration and rich color varieties showcased in media.
Open letter from the Rural Municipality of Westbourne urges the Province of Manitoba and the Federal Government to include Woodside and Big Grass Marsh in the Lake Manitoba Flood Zone and to fund a long term flood protection program. The letter cites high Lake Manitoba water levels causing Whitemud River backflow, overland flooding, destroyed homes, and calls for rapid money flow to affected citizens and infrastructure.
The Canadian Cancer Society thanks Manitobans for supporting the 2011 Door to Door campaign. Volunteers knocked on doors during Daffodil Month and raised 650000 for cancer services, education, research, and trials. Administrative costs remain under ten percent.
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