Morning walk with a dog and quiet reflections
Rita Friesen describes a solitary morning walk in fall, noting her arthritic dog Miss Daisy and the choice to walk alone. She chats with neighbors, savors cool air and autumn colors, and ponders movement, balance, and simple daily joys.
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Manitoba Hog Industry and Environment Debate Revisited
The piece recalls Manitoba politics from the Filmon era when hog farming expanded under a Conservative government. It notes NDP opposition led by Rosann Wowchuk warned of manure pollution affecting water and Lake Winnipeg. After 1999 the industry grew to over nine million animals by 2006 and remains controversial two decades later due to pollution and toxic air.
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