Parliament marks victory with prayer after war ends
In May 1945 Churchill confirmed Germany's unconditional surrender, and Parliament moved to Westminster Abbey to give thanks. The piece argues modern Canadian leaders lack reliance on God, urging daily prayers for wisdom to guide the nation. It cites 1 Kings 3:9 Proverbs 3:5-6 and Canada’s Charter of Rights. It urges politicians to seek divine guidance.
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Winston Churchill
House of Commons
Doenitz
Europe
Church of St. Margaret
Westminster
King Solomon
Israel
Canada
Thanksgiving at a crowded country home with laughter
A large family gathering at a sister's country home on Thanksgiving unfolds with outside mingling Cribbage and kids tables. A power outage delays supper yet good humor, memory sharing, and resilience keep the day warm despite semi frozen apple pies and no water.
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Chef du Jour
Manitoba Hydro
California
Fall Reflections in the Valley Amid Seasonal Change
The piece notes three coats ready for cool mornings and warm afternoons. It describes autumn leaves, varied colors, and the anticipation of winter activities like skiing and sledding. It quotes Psalm 74 17 and urges enjoying fall’s beauty before winter arrives in the valley.
The youth vote and the Ottawa choice
Vern May urges young Canadians to vote in the October 19 federal election focusing on local candidates who understand prairie needs. He emphasizes collaboration, government impact on communities, and turning disengagement into turnout to influence funding and projects in Minnedosa and beyond.
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Ottawa
Rapid City
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Stephen Harper
Thomas Mulcair
Justin Trudeau
Elizabeth May
Neil Strohschein
Rita Friesen
Vern May
Town of Minnedosa
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