Harnessing the potential
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- Published on Thursday, October 2, 2014
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
There鈥檚 nothing like a little world news to make you feel like you should aim higher. While young people tend to get a bad rap for causing trouble, being disengaged or not contributing to the greater community, today鈥檚 young people are also doing some truly remarkable things.
Wake up and smell the money!
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- Published on Thursday, October 2, 2014
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
Some say there are no problems, only opportunities.
If that鈥檚 the case, then Neepawa has a huge opportunity because at first glance, the town sure has a major problem.
It made me smile
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- Published on Wednesday, October 1, 2014
By Rita Friesen
It was a mundane errand that had me turning north off the highway. Garbage needed to be dropped off at the depot. It took a moment to make eye contact with the flag person for the construction crew, and recognition flashed for both of us. Her huge smile and wide wave were welcome but the great grimace and double arm wave when I returned just minutes later, well, it made me smile. A deep warm smile that relaxed my shoulders and brightened my day.
Right in the centre - Get at it young people
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- Published on Thursday, September 25, 2014
By Ken Waddell
The Banner
With the election slates now set in every 水果视频 community, it鈥檚 a good time for reflection on where communities are at in their march toward the future. One community stands head and shoulders above the rest in their anticipation of what the future holds. Virden, like many other communities, has acclaimed their town council, even the mayor鈥檚 position. But what they have done differently is acclaim three young councillors who, in the words of Virden Mayor Jeff McConnell, 鈥渁re all under the age of 30.鈥� Given that there are three other councillors and a mayor that likely makes their average age about 45. In contrast, western 水果视频鈥檚 largest town, Neepawa, while having a race for mayor have decided to acclaim all their council into place. The big difference is that the average age of the Neepawa council will be about 60.
My perspective - When we notice, will it be too late?
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- Published on Thursday, September 25, 2014
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Banner
Last week, the deadline for individuals to register as a candidate in this fall鈥檚 municipal election came and went. When the lists were finalized, they showed one thing loud and clear, apathy. In many communities, councils in whole or part weren鈥檛 elected, they were acclaimed. This held true for Neepawa, where only six candidates put their names forward for six council seats. Perhaps the town鈥檚 residents felt that these were the six best people to lead the town, but I don鈥檛 think that was really the case.
Read more: My perspective - When we notice, will it be too late?
