Remembering D-Day at Juno Beach and Canadian sacrifice
A tribute recalling the 14,500 Canadians who hit Juno Beach on June 6 1944 aided by 100 ships and 10 000 sailors. It notes 1 000 killed and 1 800 wounded, the broader Allied landings on five beaches, and a Canadian vow to honor those who served with prayers for memory and gratitude.
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Juno Beach
Normandy
France
Omaha Beach
Juno
Hitler
Europe
The Kitchen Sink Remembered in Family Life and Waters
A reflective memory of old kitchens with chipped basins and basements cistern pumps. The writer recalls hauling water, learning family conversations during dishwashing, and the evolving charm of stainless sinks. From cleaning, bathing a baby, to watching seasons from the window, gratitude and simple acts of washing endure.
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Cross
I Return From A Long Journey To A Family Wedding
I traveled by bus, plane and car with mountain and valley crossings to attend my grandson's wedding in Alberta and B C. Family was together after years, with some facing trials such as a pregnancy loss, and I reflected on prayer and faith guiding us through climbs and valleys.
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Alberta
B.C
David
Sopuck criticised over east escarpment and ski resort plans
Neepawa Manitoba letter writer accuses MP Robert Sopuck of hypocrisy for promoting a national conservation plan while backing the re opening of Mt Agassiz ski resort in Riding Mountain Park and proposing eastern escarpment development. The piece cites CPAWS opposition and wider government enviro policy concerns.
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Robert Sopuck
Sopuck
Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette
Mt. Agassiz
Riding Mountain National Park
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
CPAWS
Manitoba
Canada
Manitoba farmers and consumers urged to expand direct markets
Blaine Pedersen criticizes the NDP government for restricting direct farm to consumer sales across Manitoba. He argues that farm families are building trust based markets with quality food safety, and urges government to ease rules to support local producers delivering to urban homes.
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Manitoba
NDP
Blaine Pedersen
Agriculture, Food and Rural Development
Midland