The Queen Would Not Be Amused And The Storm
A Winnipeg Free Press front page tribute to Queen Victoria amid a violent weekend storm. The author thanks Manitoba Hydro Westman Cable MTS and Neepawa emergency crews for restoring power and services after a large spruce fell, cutting lines and triggering a day of outages and rescue efforts across southern Manitoba.
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Winnipeg Free Press
Queen Victoria
Neepawa
McCreary
Facebook
Manitoba Hydro
Westman Cable
MTS
Hydro
Manitoba
The Arrow and the Song Reflections on Kindness and Impact
A thoughtful reflection on Longfellow's The Arrow and the Song compares the arrow’s harm to harsh judgments and the song’s healing power. The author invites more positive speech and acts, citing pay it forward ethics and a BJ Thomas lyric about valuing people over possessions.
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
B.j.thomas
Our Faithful Pets and Mensch in One Home
A reader shares how a small dog brings joy and humor, helps with chores, and protects family dynamics. The note connects compassion for animals to respect as commanded by God and urges thoughtful, affectionate treatment of pets.
VE Day gratitude from Canadian citizens and veterans
In the May 8 Banner Muriel Gamey of Neepawa Man thanks veterans and civilians who endured the war. She urges continued support for today’s armed forces and urges Canadians to appreciate their freedoms.
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Europe
Muriel Gamey Neepawa
Affordability myth debunked in CFIB report
The CFIB reports Manitoba households face higher overall costs than Saskatchewan with a 2015 tax and utility gap of 3 285 and a 10 year decline in affordability by 3 335. It notes Manitoba income taxes and PST erode any utility cost advantage and urges tax relief to restore competitiveness.
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Canadian Federation of Independent Business
CFIB
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Men of Faith Gather for 50th Camp Wannacumbac Event
Men of all faiths from Western Manitoba gather at Camp Wannacumbac on Clear Lake for the 50th annual retreat led by Rev. Jason Moffatt World Vision Saskatoon. The program runs June 12 to 14 with music by Turner Davis of Winnipeg and registration due by June 1.
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Wannacumbac
Clear Lake
Jason Moffatt
World Vision
Saskatoon
Jesus
Jason
Christ
Winnipeg
Turner & Davis
Menscamp
Wcgwave
Harvey Douglas Brandon
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