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NIVERVILLE, MB—Eighty-year-old Nan Hocking has made a few journeys in her time. Some led her to vicinities previously unknown; some were more a matter of the heart. But through it all the well-travelled senior has come to find a deep…Read More→
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WINNIPEG, MB—Dolores Ayotte’s eyes sparkle as she relates benefits of retirement, especially that she and her husband Fred live in Winnipeg, close to their daughters. But life has not always been delightful. Dolores was a primary school teacher in her…Read More→
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When Dan Harms bought a new Peterbilt, he enjoyed driving more than ever. Yet less than four years later, he parked his rig and began a new journey. There were painful detours. At one point in his career, Dan quit…Read More→
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GRUNTHAL, MB—”I feel so good, yet I have a deadly disease,” Jake Wiebe says with a huge smile. He’s sitting at the table, where his Bible rests next to a cup of pills. Jake and his wife, Erna, a home…Read More→
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WINNIPEG, MB—A mission launched a century ago in downtown Winnipeg continues to be a beacon of hope in the city. Lighthouse Mission first opened its doors in 1911, thanks to the efforts of people influenced by California’s Azusa Street Revival….Read More→
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Most people entering retirement hope funerals are a distant reality. But for Ron Adrian, end-of-life preparation is a calling. A full-time pastor for 39 years, Adrian, 68, noticed early on in his career that he seemed to have a special…Read More→
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STEINBACH MB�”“How many quilts can one little boy use?” wondered Doris Toews, stitching a gift for her grandson. Then she saw a newspaper photo. Victoria’s Quilts Canada (VQC) had delivered its 10,000th quilt to a Winnipeg recipient, one among thousands…Read More→
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WINNIPEG, MB–She’s a classy lady, a teacher who just keeps on teaching and learning. For Reta McRuer, 102, life is full and rich. She delights to recount many of her experiences. Reta began her teaching career at King George V…Read More→
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Birthdays are worth celebrating because they are a reminder of God’s gift of life. When one’s life is full of good years, a birthday can be extra special. But for Emma Enns, her 89th birthday party was also an exciting…Read More→