Faithful Remembrance and Questions on War in Reflections
The piece discusses attending Remembrance Day and paying tribute to fallen soldiers from The Banner's area. It calls for unity with military families, condemns political decisions to war, and proposes questions about alternatives, the inevitability of WWII, and how to prevent future wars. It links peace to Christian faith, citing Isaiah 9 6 and Romans 6 23 for forgiveness and lasting peace.
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Neville Chamberlain
Europe
Hitler
Chamberlain
Britain
Bush
Afghanistan
Bethlehem
Isaiah
Reed
Prince of Peace
Rita Friesen Homebody Columns Reflect On Family Reactions
A reader correspondence excerpt shows family reactions to a weekly column about dogs and life. Messages praise the piece, urge caution, and share vivid memories of pets and home life, while citing literature and faith as sources of courage amid growing violence.
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Marion Woodman
Milestones Highlight Family Events This Spring and Beyond
Observation by Addy Oberlin notes a spring grandson marriage and twins turning one, plus a granddaughter engagement. The piece hints at more upcoming family milestones next year from various relatives and celebrations.
Milestone of Faith: An Older Person Answers Jesus
An elderly person asks Jesus into life, tears flow as the speaker notes the belief that he now walks streets of gold in Heaven. The message urges personal trust in God and heeding his voice today before time passes.
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Jesus
Heaven
God
Where is Ken Waddell and the Little Guy Voice
A reader from Ste. Rose, Manitoba asks where Ken Waddell is and recalls his 1980s stand against powerful banks and corporate power in Grain News. The letter defends farmer rights, criticizes Ottawa reforms, and urges continued citizen dialogue with newspapers to challenge big government and corporations.
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Ken Waddell
CIBC
CWB
Ottawa
Agriculture Committee
Boerchers
Sigurdsons
Finneys
Gagnons
Glen Cummings
Neepawa
Gagnon Ste. Rose
C est tres bien praised AIM French method by local parent
A parent in Neepawa Man commends the AIM classroom approach for elementary students. They note swift acquisition of basic vocabulary and enthusiasm at home, praising added sign language as genius and highlighting superior fluency by fifth grade versus their own schooling.
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Lisa Pottinger Neepawa
Neepawa Natives backer praises town and team resilience
Wayne Kuzio of Edmonton writes supportive note praising Neepawa Natives and community. He recalls his son Matt’s seasons in 2004 2005 and 2005 2006, the welcome billets, and the positive impact of Dave McIntosh and Gaynor Vivian in keeping players in check. He expresses pride in Neepawa and hopes for future involvement.
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Neepawa
Matt
Alberta
Total Strangers
Dave McIntosh
Gaynor Vivian
Wayne Kuzio
Edmonton
Alta
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Iraq
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Rita Friesen
Rita
Nylace
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