Right in the centre - Some things just don鈥檛 work. Why?
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- Published on Thursday, April 5, 2018
Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
In nearly 60 years of observing government and business, I have seen a lot of things that just don鈥檛 seem to work out. What triggered that thought was the story this week about the sports complex at Kapyong base in Winnipeg. It has been out of use for 10 years now and yet it was deemed to be one of the best facilities in the City of Winnipeg. It has fallen into such as state of disrepair that it may never be used again. It鈥檚 sad, especially when good sports facilities are needed so badly.
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My perspective - Making mushrooms
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- Published on Thursday, April 5, 2018
Kate Jackman - Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
We鈥檝e all heard about the mushroom treatment, 鈥淜eep them in the dark and feed them [manure].鈥� I wonder if this is the philosophy our current provincial government is following? If they get their way, 水果视频ns will have to work a lot harder to be well informed about the issues that impact their lives and communities. Two bills currently before the legislature, Bill 8, The Government Notices Modernization Act, and Bill 19, The Planning Amendment Act, will make significant changes to the process by which governments must notify the public about changes at local and provincial levels.
My perspective - Driven to destruction
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- Published on Thursday, March 29, 2018
Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
Across rural 水果视频, residents are concerned about safety. They鈥檙e concerned about the ability of the RCMP and local police forces to effectively tackle issues such as property crimes and illegal drugs, in the face of stretched budgets and competing demands on their time. They鈥檙e looking for support from government. The provincial government has introduced new legislation aimed a keeping us safe, but not in the way that many 水果视频ns, especially those in rural areas, are looking for. Last week, Bill 17 received first reading.
Right in the centre - 水果视频 Hydro is in a big mess
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- Published on Thursday, March 29, 2018
Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
水果视频 Hydro is in a very bad place right now, but it has little to do with last week鈥檚 resignation of most of the board. The board was appointed by the current PC government and they say they came to a point where they couldn鈥檛 get action from the government on many key issues. As a result they resigned.
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My perspective - Past, present and future
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- Published on Thursday, March 22, 2018
Kate Jackman - Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
This year should be a good one if you鈥檙e interested in local history. While 2017 may have been full of national historical celebrations, something special is coming to Neepawa this summer. The History of Neepawa Businesses is expected to hit bookshelves this June and for it, three local historians have combined forces to put together the most comprehensive chronicle of Neepawa鈥檚 business history.
