End of the world predictions fall again
The piece critiques Harold Camping and his Family Radio forecasts predicting the rapture for May 21, noting past failed dates including 1994. It argues against dating Christ’s return, cites Jesus’s teaching that no one knows the day, and recalls Cyrus allowing Jewish exiles to return to Jerusalem as a historical aside.
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Tured
Harold Camping
Christ
Suugee
Earth
Jesus
Cyrus
Persia
Jerusalem
City walls rebuilt as threats loom over citizens
Rita Friesen notes that threats to attack and burn the city prompted Nehemiah’s leadership to resume wall rebuilding. Workers carried swords and kept watch while continuing their sacred task, ready to halt work to defend the city. The message urges steadfast faithfulness and diligence awaiting Christ’s return.
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Nehemiah
Christ
What’s really important in life after the disaster
A Manitoba writer details a two week reflection on family safety after a Calgary area disaster. Her eldest son and his family live in Slave Lake Alberta where a firestorm damaged homes. Some properties survived while others burned. The piece emphasizes concern for relatives, escapes, rescued keepsakes, and the ongoing search for normalcy as loved ones stay safe.
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Slave Lake
Alberta
Manitoba
Car Son
Observation on Resolve and Acceptance in Face of Challenge
The text discusses how some accept whatever comes their way while others fight back, noting that the feeble may be unable to do certain things. It questions where the line lies between endurance and action.
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Memnis
Friesen
Psalm 139 Highlights God’s Omniscience and Guidance
The text reflects on God’s control and intimate knowledge of each person from entry to exit. It cites verses about God searching and knowing the heart and thoughts, and invites prayer for divine examination and direction. The psalm concludes with a trust that God will lead along the everlasting Way if one allows Him to.
Reapers Speak Out Letter to the Editor
Town residents criticize the Mayor for two-sided access and say NAC TV coverage at the May 17 council meeting was unfair. They call for mayoral interviews on NBC TV to present citizen questions and counter any one sided statements. Forsman has declined TV interviews to date.
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NAC TV
Forsman
NBC TV
Hoofbeats Magazine Praise From NAC TV Channel Personalities
Ivan Traill Debbie Stemkoski and Jackie Snider thank Hoofbeats staff for extensive H3 event coverage on NAC TV Channel 30 and Cable 12. Chas Lambert co chairs the Horse3 effort and praise ongoing support for future Hoofbeats reporting.
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Ivan Traill
Debbie Stemkoski
Jackie Snider
NAC TV
Chas Lambert
Horse3
Hoofbeats
Manitoba Communists oppose public money for NHL team
The Manitoba Communist Party urges reversing the wage freeze and blocking public funds or loans to entice an NHL team to Winnipeg. Rankin says priorities should support public sector wages and welfare, noting 45 million spent on MTS Centre and 256 million in foregone revenue over 25 years. He calls to hire arena workers, stop aiding owners, and top up frozen wages and welfare.
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Communist Party
Manitoba
NHL
Winnipeg
Manitoba Communist Party
Darrell Rankin
Siovernmess
MTS
Rankin
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