Faithfully yours - Building a responsible society, part 2
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- Published on Saturday, September 19, 2015
By Neil Strohschein
The Neepawa Banner
In last week鈥檚 column, I noted how rural communities were built by people who refused to buy into the idea that 鈥淭he world owes us a living.鈥� They believed that their communities would only be as good as the contributions they made to building them.
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My perspective - Election madness
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- Published on Friday, September 18, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
Slowly but surely, candidate signs are going up across the constituency. But they aren鈥檛 the only signs that we鈥檙e in the midst of an election.
Right in the centre - Political truths
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- Published on Thursday, September 17, 2015
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
Many times I have heard people say they vote a certain way because of family tradition. If grandpa voted a certain way, then they do as well and with pride. That鈥檚 wrong, just plain wrong.
Starting from scratch
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- Published on Wednesday, September 16, 2015
By Vern May
Minnedosa & Area Community Development Corporation
Separating fact from fiction is key to the development of any organization. Whenever you rely on the expertise of others to achieve your mission, you want to ensure you鈥檙e dealing with people who know what they鈥檙e talking about. Sometimes the easiest measure is to start from scratch.
Minders & Area CDC - Missing the boat
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- Published on Sunday, September 13, 2015
By Vern May
Minnedosa & Area Community Development Corporation
Sometimes working in a small community can feel like you鈥檙e on an island all by yourself. The scope of your problems is pretty narrow, but the slate of opportunity can sometimes be as well. It鈥檚 easy to get caught up in the here-and-now and lose touch with what鈥檚 happening beyond town limits.
