From the prairies to the podium
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- Published on Friday, December 8, 2017
Tammy Gillis with her award for best actress at the UBCP/ACTRA ceremony in November. (Photo courtesy of UBCP/ACTRA
McCreary actress becoming an award ceremony regular
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To be a consistently working actor in the film industry can be extremely difficult, but Tammy Gillis has found a way. Of course, the growing list of awards and accolades upon her shelf may be helping to ensure that the Dauphin born and McCreary raised performer stays in demand.
Multiple shootings in Portage la Prairie
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- Published on Thursday, December 7, 2017
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Update: Thursday, Dec. 7, 5:05 p.m.
RCMP are investigating a third shooting in Portage la Prairie in just six days.
My perspective - Visitors wanted
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- Published on Thursday, December 7, 2017
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
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Have you dreamed of looking into the Mona Lisa’s eyes, sitting on the beach in Barcelona, or standing in St Mark’s Square in Venice? Across the globe, many people are now making their travel dreams a reality and it’s creating unexpected problems, especially in historically popular destinations.
Right in the centre - In God we trust
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- Published on Thursday, December 7, 2017
By Ken Waddell
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In God we trust is the official motto of the United States of America. Adopted officially in 1956 by the U.S. government, it is followed to varying degrees by the U.S. government and its citizens. Also to varying degrees, it is held near and dear by other countries and to a greater or lesser extent by individuals everywhere. I say to a greater or lesser extent because how much we trust in God is a matter of choice. Countries and individuals make that choice every day.