Faithfully yours - Canadian generosity is shifting, not declining
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- Published on Sunday, June 18, 2017
Neil Strohschein
The Neepawa Banner
When it comes to measuring the impact of government policy on individuals and families, the research teams of the Fraser Institute are hard to beat. They gather data, crunch numbers, draw conclusions and publish them. Sometimes their conclusions make sense; sometimes they don’t.
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Out of Helen's kitchen - Magic Baking Powder, a Canadian tradition
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- Published on Saturday, June 17, 2017
Helen Drysdale
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This year, Canada is celebrating 150 years since confederation (The Sesquicentennial). I thought I would spend the next several months showcasing some historic recipes in Canada’s honour.
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Homebodies - family ties
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- Published on Saturday, June 17, 2017
Rita Friesen
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A cousin from the west coast was visiting in Southern Manitoba and I was invited to join several family members first in Morden and then to Winkler, for a sit down supper. Caring deeply for my two remaining paternal aunties, and willing to reconnect with cousins, I scheduled my day and headed south.
Quilt show wraps up another year
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- Published on Friday, June 16, 2017
By Christine Waddell
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Double winner: Daphne Hall was pleased to have been awarded “Best of Show” as selected by Pauline Noordenbos owner of Mama Bears Quilt Shoppe. The second award was “Viewer’s Choice”, Hall received the most votes from those who attended the show. This Baltimore Album quilt took nearly 20 years to complete with its intricate handwork.
