Column like I see 'em - It鈥檚 okay to be scared, it鈥檚 not okay to be selfish and stupid
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- Published on Friday, April 3, 2020
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
I鈥檓 scared... Now I know, a man of my age, who was raised on the examples of stoic 1980s action movie tough guys, isn鈥檛 supposed to admit to even having feelings, let alone feelings of fear. I am afraid and I feel absolutely no shame or embarrassment in admitting that to you. Nobody can leave their house and everybody is losing their jobs. It鈥檚 okay for me to be a little freaked out by that鈥� and it鈥檚 okay for you to be freaked out too.
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My perspective - Once upon a time
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- Published on Friday, March 27, 2020
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
Do you remember, back in the 鈥�80s and 鈥�90s, when you could walk someone to their flight? Remember when you could go through security at an airport with nail clippers or a bottle of water? Remember when you could use a knife to eat once past airport security?
Right in the centre - Caring is the key
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- Published on Friday, March 27, 2020
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
Internationally known columnist, Gwynne Dyer said this week, 鈥溾��.Here鈥檚 a silver lining, if you want one: in every country, we have collectively decided, without even an argument, that we care more about the lives of our fellow citizens than we do about the damned economy.鈥�
My perspective - Uncertain times
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- Published on Friday, March 20, 2020
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
Usually, I like to write my columns on the weekend. It鈥檚 a lot easier to organize my thoughts outside the bustle of the office, but it鈥檚 a risky strategy this week. Usually, not much changes between when I write and when we go to print, but I feel confident that won鈥檛 be the case this week.
Right in the centre - Decisions and consequences
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- Published on Friday, March 20, 2020
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
Decision makers have to make decisions. I think the decisions are somewhat misplaced in that limiting and screening arrivals from other countries makes sense, but cancelling Canadian events seems excessive. I could be wrong and have been advised I am.
