Memorial Wall Remembrance Moves Rita Friesen
In Brandon and Neepawa a quiet day includes visiting the Brandon Air Museum memory wall honoring about 19 000 RCAF RAF RNAF personnel who died in WWII. The wall features a 91m black granite memorial with 64 segments and a 2 6m bronze airman statue. The scene prompts reflection on war, peace and freedom.
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Neepawa Court House
Daisy
Brandon
RCAF
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RAAF
RNAF
Canada
Area boat chairs clubhouse development dock enhancement grant
Last week’s front page notes investment in waterfront facilities with a focus on boating access. Plans show clubhouse development and a new dock enhancement grant to support launch areas. Growth and community play spaces tied to a playground and shooting range proposals.
Count Your Blessings On Yet Another October Morning
A reflective note from a resident living north of Edmonton describes October sprinkles and above normal temperatures. The writer cherishes sunrise around 8 45 and sunset near 6 45, and finds comfort by a warm fireplace. He thanks God for a place near his daughters and within a day’s drive of his BC sons and recalls singing Count Your Blessings. He cites John 3 16 about eternal life and Jesus love.
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Edmonton
God
Jesus
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Is complacency the goal in government reporting
A thoughtful note on how governments plan for communities, the role of minutes, and the duty of reporters to provide an honest overview. The piece argues that even in small towns, public access to planned actions helps citizens form opinions before decisions are fixed.
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Home Bopies
By Rita Friesen
Janice Heapy
OAK River
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Whami
TAWA
Grant
Chad Carpenter
Rivers Legion
the Legion
Rivers Taxi
Rivers Community Church
Edward Street
Rivers
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