Opinion

Consider history. Did Louis Riel need to die?

Happy Louis Riel Day - Family Day. As we celebrate Louis Riel Day in Manitoba, we could consider the historic event as a learning point as history unfurls.

Feb 21, 2022 3:01 PM Read more >

Friends share recipes, greetings and thank yous

YOUR COMMUNITY always provides a spoonfull of wisdom with the news: "There is no greater wealth in this world than peace of mind.”

Feb 19, 2022 12:45 PM Read more >

Two views - live news from Freedom protest in Ottawa

The world is watching Canada's struggle. The video is rolling. Manitoba people are undoubtedly at this protest at this time.

Feb 18, 2022 7:50 PM Read more >

Let’s just pray it does end well

Everyone has a duty to de-escalate this protest.

Feb 7, 2022 8:40 PM Read more >

Maguire says truckers essential

The Freedom Convoy

Feb 4, 2022 5:51 PM Read more >

Good news versus public policy failure

In an opinion piece, the writer talks about public policy during the pandemic and the dawn of Omicron.

Feb 2, 2022 2:09 PM Read more >

Manitoba Government’s budget public engagement

The writer responds to Manitoba's budget questionnaire with these thoughts

Jan 22, 2022 10:39 AM Read more >

What to do with the cognitive dissonance created by the messaging?

CONNECTING the DOTS: I don't think this needs to be as troubling as it has become. This is my opinion, not the position of the Empire-Advance.

Jan 21, 2022 8:03 PM Read more >

Epiphany as the light increases

Epiphany – a great idea; looking at the same thing as everyone else and seeing something different.

Jan 21, 2022 5:01 PM Read more >

A letter to the Municipality of Prairie View Citizens

It's time to consider running for a council position if you are so inclined, as the fall of 2022 will bring Manitoba municipal elections.

Jan 10, 2022 2:05 PM Read more >