Riel, Manitoba’s Founder and the Legacy of Governance
The column revisits the elites and state power, referencing Louis Riel and Manitoba’s founding. It argues dependence on government grows with poverty and bureaucracy, notes past missteps by officials, and credits leaders like Filmon and Kinew for listening to local people while stressing the author’s personal views.
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Swing memories weave through family yards and poems
The memoir recalls Russian and glider swings in Aunt Tillie's yard, shared by siblings and cousins, with lines from Robert Louis Stevenson and Robert Frost guiding reflections on childhoods and reaching toward the sky. It contrasts safety with daring, linking swinging to family history and personal growth.
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