My perspective - Not like the old days
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- Published on Thursday, May 25, 2017
Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
During the winter, one could be forgiven for forgetting that we live in an agricultural area. Far from sight, the cows are in the corrals and the crops are in the bins. But with each passing day, we are reminded of the importance of agriculture to the region. Each warm day, we see more farm equipment on the roads and in the fields and cows and calves can be seen out in the pastures.
Right in the centre - NDP/Union cartel has stifled our economy
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- Published on Thursday, May 25, 2017
Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
The provincial government is looking again at allowing replacement and expansion of hog barns. It is about 10 years overdue, as it was in 2007 that the former NDP government imposed a moratorium on hog barn construction. It was an ill-conceived and devastating move. It鈥檚 main purpose was to set up an elaborate smokescreen to divert attention from the NDP鈥檚 main purpose. That main effect was to elevate public sector union numbers as high as possible to placate the union demands.
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My perspective - Playing up the arts
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- Published on Thursday, May 11, 2017
Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
Last week, Neepawa area residents had the chance to watch this year鈥檚 major production, put on by the students at Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute. It was a fantastic show and a great opportunity to see all of the talent in our school, talent which I鈥檓 sure exists in schools across the region. Watching the students on stage made me think about what a valuable experience this was for them as they prepare to graduate into adulthood
Right in the centre -Searching for solutions
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- Published on Thursday, May 11, 2017
Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
The provincial government is in the midst of debating bills that would limit pay increases for almost everyone who works for the government.
My perspective - Fake news, real problems
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- Published on Thursday, May 4, 2017
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
The news media in general has taken a bit of beating over the last decade, but these days, the public is being reminded of the industry鈥檚 continued relevance, thanks to an unexpected source, the rise of fake news.
