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Premier renews government How much benches, prepares for an is a cabbage activist agenda for 2023 worth? Dorothy Dobbie
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s we entered the new year, Premier Heather Stefanson, brought with her a fresh new look to the government, saying goodbye to several MLAs who have served for many, many years and welcoming recently elected MLA for Kirkfield, Kevin Klein, a well-known Winnipeg City Councillor and former publisher of the Sun newspaper. “I want to personally thank each and every retiring MLA for their many contributions and their friendship and loyalty,” said Premier Heather Stefanson. “I know that they will be there with their wisdom and experience to advise us as we move ahead.
Left to right: Janice Morley-LeCompte, James Teistma, the Premier, Obbie Kahn, and Kevin Klein. “But we are also excited about what the future will bring as we move forward with renewed energy and ideas. I see a tremendously bright future for our province. I am determined to unleash its en-
ergy, its creativity, and its opportunity for the people of Manitoba.” Since becoming leader, the Premier has been letting investors and the world know that Manitoba is u 9 ‘Premier’s agenda in 2023’
The history of Valentine’s Day Cupid
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alentine’s Day is named after Saint Valentine, a Catholic priest who lived in the third century. The history of Valentine’s Day is somewhat murky, but it is believed that Saint Valentine was a priest who lived in Rome during a time when the Roman Empire was persecuting Christians. Legend has it that he secretly performed marriages for Christian couples who were forbidden from marrying by the empire. He was eventually discovered and imprisoned, and put to death for his beliefs. Over time, the stories about Saint Valentine evolved and he became known as the patron saint of lovers. By the 14th and 15th centuries, Valentine’s Day had become associated with romantic
love and was celebrated as a day for couples to express their love for one another. This was largely due to the works of Chaucer and Shakespeare, who popularized the idea of romantic love in their works. Today, Valentine’s Day is celebrated all over the world, and is a time for couples to exchange gifts, spend time together, and express their love for one another. Flowers, chocolates, and cards are popular gifts on Valentine’s Day, and many couples also celebrate by having a romantic dinner, going on a date, or taking a trip together. So if you are looking for a way to celebrate the holiday, consider taking some time to reflect on your relationships and the people who bring happiness and love into your life. And if you are in a relationship, consider taking the time to show your love and affection for your significant other in a meaningful and memorable way.
How much is a cabbage really worth?
Rick Duerksen “The time has come,” the Walrus said, “To talk of many things: “Of shoes – and ships – and sealing-wax – Of cabbages – and kings . . . ” – From ‘The Walrus and the Carpenter’ by Lewis Carroll
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was making cabbage rolls, well, lazy man’s cabbage rolls, for my Sunday supper a while ago. I had the ground beef and pork mixture browning in one pan, and onions, garlic, and mushrooms were being sauteed in another. I pulled the cabbage that I had bought a couple of days earlier, out of the ‘fridge and put it onto the cutting board. I cut the cabbage in two, let the halves fall apart, looked at the exposed surfaces and knew my supper plans had just been altered. The leaves of the cabbage were each separated by a grey, grainy looking substance. It looked like a picture of a rock formation from a geology textbook. It looked very un-cabbage like. It looked inedible. It was a disappointment but not a disaster. I turned the ingredients on the stove top into spaghetti u
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