Finding gratitude in hard times through faith and endurance
A columnist urges readers facing illness job loss and fear to find thanks by recalling Paul and Silas in prison. God’s constant presence supports believers, even when unseen, and the New Creed of the United Church affirms not being alone in life or death.
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Thessalonica
God
Christ Jesus
St. Paul
Silas
Philippi
Christ
Paul
Peter
New Creed of
The
United Church
Many hands make light work of home repairs
A family gathering over a few days sees several tasks completed. A group removes living room awnings, hangs a heavy duty bird feeder, clears eaves and leaves, and sets lane markers. The writer expresses gratitude for loved ones and notes growing independence with age.
This Day of Faith Amid Distracting Tech Outages
A reflective note describes a week of widespread disruptions from Swan Valley to Dauphin where banks closed and stores ran cash only. The author notes reliance on faith over electronics, recalling biblical resilience and that God’s business remains open despite power cuts and modern chaos.
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Swan Valley
Dauphin
Pass
Letter to editor attacks Trump and media tone
Leonard Paramor Arden argues that Ken Waddell’s endorsement of Donald Trump revealed bias and fear driven manipulation. He cautions against repeating lies and warns that fear and prejudice fuel support for aggressive policy and nuclear risk.
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Ken Waddell
Trump
Oklahoma
Bristol
Waddell
CBC
North America
White House
Leonard Paramor Arden
Arthritis Society hosts free events in Brandon for World Arthritis Day
The Arthritis Society Prairie Division Manitoba Nunavut marks World Arthritis Day with two free Brandon events at Keystone Centre on October 25. Volunteer training 9 to 11 a.m. and forum Inflammatory Arthritis: Types and Treatments 1 to 3 p.m. open to all. Dr. David Robinson speaks. Celgene Canada Rolling Spokes Safeway Sobeys sponsor. Registration advised.
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Allison Kirkland
Westman
David Robinson
Arthritis Centre
Rolling Spokes
Safeway
Sobeys Pharmacy
Arthritis.ca
Tanya Misseghers
The
Arthritis Society
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