Highway 5 renewal enters Phase 2 northbound
Nel son River Construction crews work on the multi million dollar Highway 5 upgrade from Eden to the Riding Mountain junction with Highway 261. Phase 2 follows Phase 1 completed two years ago and includes turn lanes, widening shoulders, asphalt recycling, and new pavement. The project may span the summer with ongoing roadwork and future Manitoba highway upgrades. The piece ends with a reflection on personal growth and patience, comparing life to ongoing construction.
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Nelson River Construction
Eden
Riding Mountain
Highway 19
St. James Boulevard
Winnipeg
Highway 5
Manitoba
Hometown Pride Echoes Through Community Events
Rita Friesen shares pride in local life from HAND meals and elder abuse awareness to Grade 5 drama night and Manitoba 55 plus games planning. She notes church, youth leadership, a lone addressed envelope, and calls for community involvement in volunteering and attendance.
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Hand Board
Robert Sopuck
Neepawa
Ken Waddell
HAND
Genie Barnaby
Manitoba
Blessings of a Growing Canadian Family
An observer reflects on visiting children grandchildren and great grandchildren in Canada 55 years after moving there. A wedding in British Columbia marks family growth as multiple generations expand with four grandchildren becoming grandparents and another granddaughter set to marry this summer. Gratitude to God for family heritage and blessings is expressed.
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Manitoba
You
Roxy
B.c
Canada
Canadians demand referendum as Senate reform looms
Gregory Thomas of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation argues that Canadians want a vote on abolishing the Senate. He notes the Supreme Court ruling and criticizes Senate corruption and expense while urging elected accountability and a national referendum before the next election.
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Supreme Court of Canada
Senate
Stephane Dion
Dion
Supreme Court
Justin Trudeau
Liberal
Harper
Trudeau
House of Commons
Liberal Party
Liberal Caucus
B.C
Alberta
Canada
Canadian Taxpayers Federation
RCMP
Stephen Harper
Tom Mulcair
Maxime Bernier
Saskatchewan
Brad Wall
Gregory Thomas
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God
Neil Strohschein
Home Church
Jesus
Rita Friesen
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