Spring Restlessness and a Turn toward New Paths
Ken Wapper writes of spring bringing restless nights and a sense of adventure as he contemplates retiring from The Banner and shifting to staff-led operation, with politicalNomination meetings in Canada and a call for personal and national renewal. He reflects on aging, morality, economic policy, and faith guiding future choices.
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Conservative Party of Canada
Banner
Chris
Ken
Canada
Tarnished Olympic glory in 5 km race sparks medal redo
The 2002 Salt Lake cross country 5 km race saw Olga Danilova and Larissa Lazutina win gold and silver before drug-test issues led to CAS rulings. Canada protested. Christine Strohschein from Vermilion, Alta, initially finished third and later gained gold after CAS decision, amid a broader critique of cheating in sport and society.
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Eckie Scott
Vermillion
Alta
Salt Lake
Olga Danilova
Larissa Lazutina
Danilova
Lazutina
International Olympic Committee
Canada
Canadian Olympic Committee
Scott
Court of Arbitration For Sport
Manitoba MLA pay reform debate sparks calls for transparency
Adrienne Batra of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation argues Manitoba should keep its simple MLA pay system while publishing MLA and ministerial office expenses. She supports annual pay increases tied to living costs and a transparent accounts regime, noting current compensation places MLAs among top earners.
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Earl Backman
Manitoba
Canada
Legislative Assembly
Fox Decent Commission
MLA
Isterial
Adrienne Batra
Canadian Taxpayers Federation
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Dian
Ben Johnson
Timothy
St. Paul
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