Opinion

Cool, wet weather was what several current and past Snow Lakers met on race day during this year’s Manitoba Marathon.

Dear Editor, Re: “Connectedness at heart of tax gift” (The Reminder, July 9) Ingi Bjornson’s $500 annual gift to the City of Flin Flon is admirable. Commendable, even. But to equate such a freewill donation with taxes is absurd.

“Investing in infrastructure”

The provincial Progressive Conservatives are developing a northern Manitoba strategy. Would you trust the Tories to do what’s best for Flin Flon?

The Manitoba Métis Federation local branch held its Father’s Day Fish Derby on June 15. As in past years, it was exceptionally successful, not just in attendance (165 people took part) but in fish that were caught.

Dear Editor, I was interested to read The Reminder’s editorial position on Justin Trudeau’s stance on abortion (“Veering off centre,” June 27). On the face of it, it is indeed surprising to to see Mr.

Trevor Miller Don’t be afraid to take some risks. Not to say you should go diving off random cliffs, but the odd leap of faith is what usually leads to the best stuff in life.

Our Conservative government is always striving to protect the safety of Canadians. Recently, a bill brought forward by MP Terrence Young called Vanessa’s Law (Bill C-17) passed third reading and has moved on to the Senate.

As they did last year, staff members at Snow Lake’s Royal Bank branch donned work gloves and boots and took part in a twofold strategy designed to help their community.

Where have all the jobs for young people gone? In the Flin Flon area, that’s a question I have heard inexperienced job-seekers and their parents ask with growing frequency over the years.