Faith in Action and Rights Advocate Hessel’s Call
The piece profiles Stephane Hessel, WWII resistance ally and UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights drafter, now 93, urging global unity to eradicate injustice. It notes his belief in creating acceptable alternatives before resisting, and cites abortion debates and a personal adoption story illustrating his stance on choice and responsibility.
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Stephane Hessel
Charles DeGaulle
DeGaulle
Hessel
United Nations
New York
City
Thanksgiving memories of a farm family across generations
Rita Friesen reflects on Thanksgiving weekend and a 37 year peace for Edandi. She recalls grandchildren, a long friendship, and rural life with farm chores, fires, and farmhouse memories from both paternal and maternal grandparents.
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Edandi
Ravens Debate Feast as Leafy Gutter Heist Unfolds
A raven digs through a gutter crusted with leaves searching for a buried bone treasure. He reaches the roof with the prize but a second raven steals it. The thief contemplates eating on the roof but, urged by the first, hides the bone under leaves beside the sidewalk gutter.
When Times Are Tough We Must Help the Weak
The message urges self care without harming others and cites Acts 20 35 where Paul recalls it is more blessed to give than to receive. It emphasizes blessing comes from helping the needy first and looking out for others.
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Paul
Jesus
Opposition to BiPole III prompts local energy shift proposal
The letter argues BiPole III should be scrapped in favor of local, sustainable projects that avoid forest and treaty land damage. It claims ManitobaHydro customers fund the USoriented line, questions long term costs, and cites poverty and farmer struggles as reasons to redirect funds. Signe Knutson of the Green Party signs the piece.
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Leonard Fasasnor
Manitoba Hydro
USA
Manitoba
Hydro
Signe Knutson
Green Party
Manitob Minnedosa
Man
Seasons of Change and Faith in Troubled Times
The letter reflects on change in life and time, arguing God remains in control. It cites Katrina, school prayer, Bible reading, and Dr. Spock, urging readers to reexamine beliefs and make personal changes. Jean Borchardt of Neepawa Man signs the message.
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Theresa
Billy Graham
Jane Clayson
Anne Graham
Madeleine Murray O' Hare
Benjamin Spock
Jean Borchardt Neepawa
Man
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