Manitoba PCs oppose NDP wheat board plebiscite tactic
The Manitoba Progressive Conservative Caucus criticizes the NDP for proposing a provincial plebiscite on the Canadian Wheat Board. They argue changes belong in federal jurisdiction and call for a plebiscite only at the federal level on barley, warning the NDP plan is divisive and costly.
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Ignatieff Kyoto stance sparks prayer debate in Neepawa
In Neepawa Michael Ignatieff questions Kyoto as a sole solution to climate change. He cautions against overselling the accord while stressing prayer offers three benefits: companionship, release, and deeper faith, even if God says no.
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Sunshine and shadow in a mother’s unfinished quilt box
Rita Faresen recalls cleaning out her mother’s sewing room and transforming a box of 61 unfinished quilt blocks into two quilts. One uses black and pink embroidery from a great grandmother with a frame, the other combines bright yellow bands to symbolize sunshine and shadow in family life. The project honors loved ones and echoes Lynn Johnston’s concept of sunshine and shadow.
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