Dear Reader:
Note: The version of O Canada printed in the June 28th edition of this paper was the English translation of the French original of 1880. In 1908, His Honorable Robert Stanley Weir, D.C.L. wrote lyrics that became the official English version of Canada’s national anthem with the passing of the National Anthem Act, in 1980. The official French version of the anthem featured the original French lyrics, which have remained unchanged since 1880.
On January 31, 2018, legislation was enacted to change the English lyrics to ensure gender parity. The verse “True patriot love in all thy sons command” was changed to “True patriot love in all of us command.” No change was required to the French version.
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Art lovers and creators of art, we are pleased to announce: A new display is up in the Russell Library Gallery. The Prairie Arts cARTel doesn’t disappoint. On display is artwork from the recent Art Show that was held at the George P. Buleziuk Hall on the weekend of June 15 and 16. The work on display in the gallery was chosen by Adjudicators specifically for display in the Russell Library Gallery. There is work by adult and youth artists in this exhibit. Come on in and enjoy the range in beauty, texture and artistic mediums. Please, don’t forget to sign the guestbook.
Tuesday, July 2nd, was Binscarth Library’s first Storytime and Craft event of the summer. Librarian Rayla Buss was thrilled to welcome a healthy turnout that included new to Canada Patrons for whom English is a second language, as well as a cohort of children and adults from Gambler First Nation. Thank you all for coming. We look forward to Tuesday afternoons at Binscarth Library all summer long. You should come!
Jessica’s Picks:
Interview With The Vampire by Anne Rice
Carmilla by Sheridan Le Fanu
Dracula by Bram Stoker
The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova
Pandora by Anne Rice
For an excellent selection of books stop in and visit us in Binscarth Library and Russell Library. For more information on any of our events, please contact the Russell Library at 204-773-3127 / ruslib@mymts.net or Binscarth Library at 204-532-2447 / binslb@mymts.net or message us on Facebook. Please visit our website at https://russell.mb.libraries.coop for more information.
Happy Reading, Until Next Time,
The Library Ladies