Buddy’s mom defends son amid legal and social fallout
In a letter to the editor a parent defends Buddy after Debbie Wilkinson’s prior note. She challenges assumptions about consequences and says Buddy faced restitution and probation while continuing to attend school, urging neighbors to refrain from harsh judgments.
Unmask Your Future themed grad ceremony dazzles
The Class of 09 at Major Pratt celebrated with a medieval style masquerade at the Community Centre. Masks from Venice and Canada, handcrafted touches by students and Kyla DeGroot, silver keepsake mugs, and a striking bejeweled backdrop marked a simple elegant send off for graduates and their families.
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Roseau River First Nations urge faster flood response
In a letter to the editor Chief and Council of Island Lake call out provincial and federal inaction during floods and echo historic losses from the 1918 flu. They contrast Ontario relief with Manitoba delays and mention the Brian Sinclair case as a warning. Cont. on page 14.
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Iraq War: Was it worth it for United States and Iraq
Gwynne Dyer weighs costs and gains of the Iraq invasion, arguing the US outcomes are red but not catastrophic while Iraqi tolls are high. He notes waning Washington influence, no permanent bases, and a still fragile democracy amid corruption and sectarian challenges. He suggests Iraq might recover with luck and oil profits in 10 to 15 years, but consensus remains unsettled.
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