Bargain Shop surpasses Easter Seals fundraiser goal
Dear Editor the Bargain Shop third annual Paper Egg Campaign raised 211,657 toward Easter Seals programs for Canadians with disabilities including children’s camps. The campaign ends May 2 with matched gifts boosting access to mobility and active living programs thanks to loyal customers across Canada.
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Seniors Housing Plan Moves Forward in Russell Manitoba
Roy Cusitar reports momentum on a Seniors Assisted Living Complex in Russell Manitoba with a formed board and site tours in Southern Manitoba. The project envisions a 30 to 40 unit facility addressing rising senior housing demand as the population ages and local housing remains scarce.
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Letter to Editor on swine flu and animal husbandry ethics
Dear Editor. The Manitoba Co operator report quotes an industry official fearing swine flu may affect pigs. The writer recalls past mad cow concerns, argues God gives choices, and urges wiser animal husbandry. Questions whether factory farming conditions are a poor example and calls for common sense in animal care.
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Ron Friesen
Laura Rance
Africa land grab fuels neo-colonial debate across nations
The article surveys non-African investors from China and India to Britain and the Gulf expanding farmland in Africa to grow food and bio fuels. It argues sovereignty, food security, and climate impacts will undermine short term profits as Africa risks losing control of its resources and livelihoods.
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