Right in the centre - Governments could learn from newspapers
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- Published on Thursday, July 16, 2015
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
The news out this past week that Ë®¹ûÊÓƵ’s credit rating has slipped should be an additional warning to our government that spending is out of control. PC Ë®¹ûÊÓƵ leader Brian Pallister has been saying for months, if not years, that the Ë®¹ûÊÓƵ NDP don’t have an income problem, they have a spending problem.
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No more excuses
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- Published on Wednesday, July 15, 2015
By Vern May
Minnedosa & Area Community Development Corporation
Have you ever felt that the answer you got when you asked about community development seemed less than genuine? Do you ever feel that people are throwing their hands in the air and sharing commonly accepted excuses? I’m not saying that I know this to be happening locally, but it’s certainly something I have seen in my travels.
Ë®¹ûÊÓƵbodies - Hold the items in your heart and mind
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- Published on Sunday, July 12, 2015
By Rita Friesen
The Neepawa Banner
I quite prattle on about downsizing; the merits, my efforts and the necessity. In all that I harbour a secret – there are items in my home, on the shelves or tucked in cupboards that I am reluctant to part with. I wash them, I dust them and never re-arrange them. Three of the items have no history, with me.
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Faithfully Yours - Eliminating childish ways
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- Published on Saturday, July 11, 2015
By Neil Strohschein
The Neepawa Banner
Three weeks ago, I wrote about some of the challenges that are facing rural churches. It’s no secret that many are struggling to survive. Many more are on life support. God only knows how many of these churches will still be open five years from now.
Not so silent E - Either lend a hand or get over it!
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- Published on Thursday, July 9, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
Much like the local reaction to the Canada Day celebrations in Neepawa, Eoin Devereux finds himself conflicted on his opinion toward the lack of festivities. This week, he writes two separate editorials examining both sides of the argument he’s having with himself about it. You can read to other editorial, 'We failed at Canada Day.' at the attached link.
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