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Newspaper
Rivers Banner
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 13, 2011
Page
5
In Manitoba, locals face unprecedented flood risk along the Assiniboine as Canada’s forces and volunteers shore up dikes and raise walls at Portage la Prairie. Forecasters warn outcomes depend on weather while communities prepare evacuations and seek divine aid for safety and recovery.
Rita Friesen writes about why she keeps a weekly column. She recalls a reader touched by Thad's piece on jobs and vocations and describes support from her husband Ed and a granddaughter who cleaned the house. The United Church creed New Creed resonates, reminding her she is not alone in God’s world.
The author reflects on the north wind as a metaphor for temptation tugging at us to wrong actions. It calls for God centered living after turning to Him, repentance, and reconciliation through Jesus Christ, to maintain focus on His teachings amid daily trials.
The Minnedosa Tribune letters page notes ongoing discrimination against people described as native or slow. Publisher Darryl A Holyk recalls an unrevealed McLeod letter and references his own editorial Everyone deserves a fair chance from March 18 as a response.
The War Amps Operation Legacy marks the 60th anniversary of the April 24 25 1951 Battle of Kapyong where Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry held Hill 677 and earned a U S Presidential Citation. Canada sent 26791 soldiers to Korea with over 1200 wounded and 516 never returning. The War Amps re-releases Korea Canada’s Forgotten War and offers it for 12 dollars via phone or waramps.ca. Olivia Auriat, 16, BRandon, is noted as an Operation Legacy member.
CNIB launches its second annual Vision Health Month across Canada with local Manitoba events organized by CNIB Manitoba. Executive director Deley-Ann Selymes notes 75 percent of vision loss is preventable or treatable and promotes UV protection and leafy greens. Free sessions at the Winnipeg Art Gallery on May 10 17 24 lead to Shades of Fun Day on May 26. Manitobans can donate via Shades of Fun Day or CNIB events or by texting CNIB to 45678 for a $5 gift.
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