Bike safety critically important for all cyclists and motorists
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- Published on Friday, June 9, 2017
By Miranda Leybourne
The Neepawa Banner
With winter a fading memory and the sun getting stronger each week, many children and families are enjoying taking to their bicycles to exercise, have fun and get from place to place within town in an enjoyable, active way.
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Congregation celebrating 140 years
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- Published on Friday, June 9, 2017
Kate Jackman - Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
In 1877, the first Presbyterian missionaries arrived in the Neepawa area. This year, the congregation tracing its history to those early settlers is preparing to celebrate 140 years of ministry in the Neepawa area.
My perspective - Fewer fences, Better neighbours
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- Published on Thursday, June 8, 2017
Kate Jackman - Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
Canada is a vast country. While distance may limit a person’s ability to see all of it, for most Canadians, provincial borders are nothing but a big sign, some nicer pavement and maybe a rest area; there are no border guards, check points or fences. But the same doesn’t apply to businesses and their products.
Right in the centre - More imagination please
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- Published on Thursday, June 8, 2017
Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
Last week’s column on recycling drew a swift response from the industry. The letters are being published as soon as space allows. Nothing draws response faster than questioning sacred cows and recycling is, to many folks, a sacred cow. A sacred cow is one that must be worshipped, not questioned and heaven forbid that someone might suggest a better way to accomplish the stated dogma of an industry. That’s what happens when you get fads, ideology and misplaced good intentions all bundled up in politics.