Restoring duty through wholesome relationships and give-give bonds
A column argues three relationship types take-take, give-take, and give-give. It urges shifting from What’s in it for me to What can I give, highlighting Jesus Christ as the ultimate example. It cites impacts on families, work, friendships, and society if patterns of giving and support grow.
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Eliza
Ruth
Jesus Christ
A Day at Rocha Prairie Field Station
A group of women visits Rocha Prairie Field Station in the Pembina Valley. They hike oak stands, spot a rare orchid, identify poison ivy, and admire a homemade outdoor pizza oven. The site supports a raptor count each spring and hosts bed and breakfast with recyclable dishes and rain barrel sales.
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Rocha Prairie
Pembina Valley
Rocha
Pembina
Heritage Seeds Preserves Heirloom Varieties From Carman
A Canadian family operation based in Carman specializes in rare heirloom vegetables flowers and herbs. Jessy Friesen and Tanya Stefanec with Iris Stefanec run the seed business offering Deseronto Potato Bean Black Russian Broad Bean NePlus Ultra Pea Floriani Red Flint Corn and new tomatoes Angelo's Red Oxheart and Woodle Orange. They also purchased the Graysville School to center their enterprise with online sites for more information.
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Ime
Heritage Seeds
Carman
Jessy Friesen
Tanya Stefanec
Iris Stefanec
North America
Angelo
Graysville
Grandparents Recall Wedding Trips and Ecclesiastes Thought
A grandson and bride wed in Mexico a year ago, recalled by grandparents from a small town who faced travel challenges. They remember their daughters' weddings decades earlier and the regret of missing the Mexico trip. The passage reflects faith, season of life, and daily blessings.
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Mexico
Holland
Plastic bag waste and bans spark taxpayer concern
Shelley Foster from Rivers, Manitoba, argues plastic bags cost taxpayers thousands in cleanup. She cites seagull scavenging, field contamination, and long breakdown times, urging reuse and recycling. The letter notes bans in Toronto and other regions, plus consumer tips to reduce bag use and boost environmental protection.
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Rivers Disposal
Toronto
Leaf Rapids
Man
North America
San Francisco
Sioux Lookout
Ontario
Hawaii
Italy
Bangladesh
Rowanda
Mexico City
Ireland
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