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MP REPORT: The ongoing debate about debate

Merritt Herald - Tuesday May 22, 2012

This past week was a very raucous one on Parliament Hill with much of the discussion centered around the subject of debate.

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Community gardening efforts commendable

Merritt Herald - Tuesday May 22, 2012

As someone who has very little experience gardening, I’ve been impressed by the community support that is available.

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Councillor Bridgen’s $15,000 decision

Merritt Herald - Thursday May 17, 2012

Last week Coun. Norm Brigden announced his $15,000 decision to resign from Merritt’s city council after accepting a job in Nanaimo.

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MITRA: Exploring role of ‘salt’ in the promised land

Merritt Herald - Thursday May 17, 2012

In Mathew 5:13, Jesus said something very powerful that is sometimes lost in familiarity: “You are the salt of the earth.”

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Many mothers deserve recognition

Merritt Herald - Thursday May 10, 2012

As the last publication before Mother’s Day, it seems appropriate to put a shout out to all the mothers in the community.

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ALBAS: MP reflects after one year in office

Merritt Herald - Thursday May 10, 2012

It was roughly one year ago that I wrote my first ever report as your newly elected Member of Parliament for Okanagan-Coquihalla.

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MITRA: The crowning glory of godly mothers

Merritt Herald - Thursday May 10, 2012

Long hours, undefined pay, and guilt-ridden retirement years seem to be the givens for the world’s “second oldest profession.”

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Whereas no one is aware of proclamations ...

Merritt Herald - Thursday May 3, 2012

Educating the public may well be the best solution to some problems, but issuing a municipal proclamation is not the way to accomplish it.

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MITRA: The appeal of pornography

Merritt Herald - Thursday May 3, 2012

Many wives are all too familiar with their husbands exercising fantasy by watching porn in the basement past their usual bedtime.

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Discover new places in the Nicola Valley

Merritt Herald - Thursday April 26, 2012

We need a reminder that we live in a beautiful place. This can be hard to see, when we drive down the same streets in the same vehicles.

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MITRA: Avoiding selfishness

Merritt Herald - Thursday April 26, 2012

When the famous Bible teacher Dr. Henry Ironside was young and recently married, he gave vent to his personal feelings now and then.

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Smoking out the smokers

Merritt Herald - Thursday April 19, 2012

The federal government is hoping that grossing out the 16.7 per cent of Canadians who still smoke will convince them to quit.

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Merritt amusement park is the answer

Merritt Herald - Thursday April 19, 2012

Perhaps it’s the kid in me, but I’ve got an idea that could bring hundreds of tourism dollars to Merritt.

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MITRA: A reconstituted, remoulded widow

Merritt Herald - Thursday April 19, 2012

Not too long ago, one of my young friends, also in Christian ministry, left for his heavenly abode leaving behind his 29-year -old wife.

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What’s with the education food fight?

Merritt Herald - Tuesday April 17, 2012

As Canadians, we pride ourselves on being one of the best countries in the world to live, and have ranked in the top ten on the HDI.

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SaySo Society fosters home-grown talent

Merritt Herald - Tuesday April 17, 2012

SaySo Expression Society is an open mic night that encourages locals to share their talents and often helps people find their voices.

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SaySo Society fosters home-grown talent

Merritt Herald - Tuesday April 17, 2012

SaySo Expression Society is an open mic night that encourages locals to share their talents and often helps people find their voices.

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Raining cats and dogs in Merritt it seems

Merritt Herald - Thursday April 12, 2012

Let’s set aside Merritt’s cat wars this week; today my problem is with the dogs.

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MP REPORT: Remember the soldiers who answered the call

Merritt Herald - Wednesday April 11, 2012

I am reminded of what occurred this week some 95 years ago in history at the battle of Vimy Ridge in France.

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MITRA: The effects of Resurrection weekend

Merritt Herald - Wednesday April 11, 2012

Now that another Easter or Resurrection is over, what’s next?

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