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Thumbs up, thumbs down - December 1, 2017

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My perspective - Where's the beef?

Kate Jackman - Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press

It’s been a little over a year since provincial Agriculture minister Ralph Eichler announced an ambitious goal to grow the province’s beef cattle herd from about 400,000 animals, to pre-BSE levels, about 750,000 animals, by 2026.  For those in the industry, the vocal show of support was welcome news, but making that dream a reality is easier said than done.

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Right in the centre - Delay, delay, delay!

Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press

Seems that I have titled a column that way before. That may well be true but it seems that delaying action is a recurring trait and especially so for councils. The Town of Neepawa has fallen into one of the worst and most costly delays in the history of Neepawa. The recently announced and much needed new fire hall is the result of a decision that was delayed for close to 20 years. 

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My Perspective - Losers and winners

Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press 

A provincial carbon tax is coming and for better and worse, it will have an impact on rural Ë®¹ûÊÓƵns. While we know how much we will pay and when, one big question remains— what will happen to the projected $260 million the province is expecting to collect annually? Right now, Ë®¹ûÊÓƵns can have their say, but it won't last long.

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Right in the centre - Throne speeches are built on consultation

Ken Waddell 
Neepawa Banner & Press

As this is being written, the PC Ë®¹ûÊÓƵ government is about to present their third Speech from the Throne. The speech will outline the government’s plans for the future. It happens every year or so.

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