Vision and fate of small town schools amid closures
Ken Wappete criticizes the closing of small schools like Kelwood Arden and Amaranth, arguing that rural communities lose vision and services. He proposes solutions such as shared English teachers and Internet broadcasting, urging renewed hope for Neepawa Minnedosa and other towns ahead of the 2006 municipal elections.
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Canada Geese at Park Lake Provide Nature Lesson
A columnist invites readers near Neepawa to watch geese at Park Lake at dusk to observe their formation flying and honking. He notes groups of Canada geese arriving, splitting, and reuniting, linking the spectacle to instinct and a Biblical moral.
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Homebody notes and hurricane fuel runs in travel diary
Rira Friesen recalls a hurricane caused open door fright at home with Ken Waddell and Chris helping ensure safety. The entry covers fuel scarcity, late night station search, a rough dental issue, and the return home past Montana and the Dakotas, ending with a homebound reflection.
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