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Newspaper
Rivers Banner
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 07, 2008
Page
5
Neil Strohschein reflects on winter's arrival and daylight loss, noting annual low mood fade after December 22. He finds winter brings out communal help, Christmas meaning, and a biblical cadence of hope, despite not enjoying the cold. He embraces faith and the promise of renewal each spring.
Rita Friesen recalls name pride and personal growth from childhood pins and gifts. She describes teasing, a keepsake name pin, a formative book about being unusual, and discovering other Rillas online. The piece reflects on individuality, belonging, and shared names across the internet era.
A reflection on dark mornings spent in bed with shades drawn for solitude and rest. The author aligns personal rest with Jesus seeking quietness after preaching, citing Mark 4:35 36 where Jesus tells the disciples to cross the lake for a time of rest. Rest as a chance to plan, pray, and commune with God.
Former Rivers resident Kevin Brown of Winnipeg urges the Rivers council to acquire land beside the cemetery for a Memorial Park. He proposes a donation of trees by families to honor loved ones, creating a lasting memory and a green barrier beside the cemetery.
Michael Czuboka of Winnipeg blasts Manitoba COLA Bill 45 as political stupidity, citing 11 000 retirees marching anger into the next election. He notes his TRAF pension loss from inflation and contrasts indexed federal pensions with Manitoba's lack of indexing. He recalls Ukranian volunteer teaching and a long career in Manitoba schools.
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