Manitoba politics and policy stalemate spill into summer discourse
The column criticizes Premier Doer and Reg Alcock for alleged misstatements on a floodway funding deal, notes a new floor crossing ban, and laments health care and regional governance issues while accusing the NDP and Tories of opposing approaches. It also questions forestry Roundup spraying on crown land and calls for stronger leadership.
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Anitoba
Mees
Gary Doer
Reg Alcock
Harper
Manitoba
Doer
Ottawa
Feds
RHA
NDP
Tories
Faithful sabbatical and farewells at Lakeside churches
Nem Strohsc h ein Faith announces final sermon at Lakeside Pastoral Charge Ste Rose and Borketon United Churches in June. After 29 years in ministry he will take a sabbatical, pursue writing about rural Manitoba, study accounting, and consider political participation while remaining open to future church service.
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Lakeside
Ste. Rose
Borketon United
LPC
Neepawa
Manitoba
Homebody’s final years through a daughter’s eyes
Rita Friesen recalls her father’s life as a teacher and principal and the slow advance of Parkinson's. The narrative traces his fading independence, from driving to a hospital fall, to a wheelchair guided by staff who knew him as a kind, respected man and a former neighbor and church friend.
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Tey
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