What we are is what we get a Manitoba Legislature reflection
A former Manitoba reporter reflects on a day in Winnipeg at the legislature during a stalled session. He criticizes the avoidance of meaningful questions and the wasting of time as Opposition and Speaker clashes with procedural motions. He argues civic life should model cooperation and peace, urging leaders and citizens to set a civil example.
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The
Banner
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Stuart Murray
Gary Doer
Crocu Investment
Doer
Thim
Otawa
Clutter and small projects amid home reno plans
A narrator battles clutter and mounting tasks as they tackle salvage work from old blue jeans and wall paper prep. They describe progress on a doggie blanket from jeans and ongoing wall lath work while resisting new projects to avoid chaos.
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Reno
Christmas Preparations Reflect on the Nativity Kindness
The writer notes store bustle and gift shopping as Christmas nears and urges focus on Jesus birth. He recalls the 2000 year old event, describing Jesus as Son of a King who came as a servant to pave Heaven’s way, inviting hearts to sing Glory to God.
Letters critique policing town hall bylaw on ATVs in town
A Rivers reader questions why a town bylaw was passed five years ago to restrict ATVs inside town limits citing MPIs laws. The letter argues laws set by higher authorities cannot be altered locally and notes local incidents and a snowmobile trail system aiding travel.
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MPI
Rivers Police
Winnipeg
Matthew Bauche Rivers
Valleyview Sno-Riders
Two Fred Allens Clarify Old Jail Term Reference
In a letter to the Banner, a Rivers resident named Fred Allen denies being the Fred Allen mentioned in a 25 year old item about a Beverley’s Restaurant theft. He notes there were two Fred Allens in Rivers and explains past creditors and ongoing impact from the other man’s actions.
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Fred Allen
Beverley’s
Fred
Rivers
Fred Allen Rivers
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Neil Strohschein
Rita Friesen
Fred Allens
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