People to be proud of
Last Wednesday a rural Manitoba mock disaster tested Rob lin's firefighters ambulance attendants police and hospital staff. Observers praised actions despite minor issues noting months of training and upgrades. Volunteers shown as real pros earning community gratitude and respect.
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There’s always next year for hockey fans
Hockey fans across the country hoped for a Toronto Montreal Stanley Cup final but fate delays the classic rivalry. Dougie and the team must wait until next season, and fans hope Gretzky adds some luck to future efforts.
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Self employment project pitches by local high school students
In a classroom setting about entrepreneurship Debbie Hast grades 12 plans to sell maternity wear through Full Dress after discovering a market for plus sizes in Edmonton. Cam Purvis runs Atomic Sound and Vision from a home studio and funds his own gear. Angie Rappel aims for Alphabet Street toy store with global supplier outreach. Rob Terry sells stereo components and competes in a Wilfrid Laurier University stock index hoping to enter securities business.
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Debbie Hast
Edmonton
Full Dress
Cam Purvis
Atomic Sound and Vision
Angie Rappel
Alphabet Street
Canada
U.S
Taiwan
Hong Kong
Rob Terry
Wilfred Laurier University
Praire Perspective on the Kiwanis Centre for Youth Enterprise
Fred McGuinness reports from Dawson Creek B C on the Kiwanis Enterprise Centre a 5000 square foot facility at South Peace Secondary School owned by the Kiwanians It is driven by Mac Taylor a farmer and self employment advocate who likens entrepreneurship teaching to hands on sports training The centre offers courses for grades 11 and 12 rents incubator space supports loan access via Community Futures and aids inventors seeking patents Former student Bob Wilfur now in Calgary credits Taylor with life changing guidance and notes his early stockbroker success The piece notes Taylor advising other communities establishing similar centres and ends with the author’s impression after viewing one example
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Dawson Creek
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University of Guelph
Bob Wilfur
Calgary
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Barley Marketing Bill Sparks House Debate in Commons
The New Democrats press a private member’s bill to shield the Canadian Wheat Board’s barley marketing from cabinet change, insisting Parliament must approve any shift. The bill aims to give barley the same protection as wheat, amid Conservative resistance and calls for producer plebiscite input.
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Canada
Brevity in Theology View From the Pulpit Critique
Dan Friesen ponders the need for concise sermons focusing on Christ over denominational apologetics. He notes church history shows change was necessary, warns against pride in tradition, and asks what society most needs from faith leaders.
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