Right in the centre - Manitoba Agriculture a shadow of what it once was
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- Published on Friday, January 15, 2021
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
When word came down last week that the Province of Manitoba was closing 20 Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) offices across the province, it came as a bit of a jolt. MASC offices were formed a number of years ago, when Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation and Manitoba Crop Insurance were combined. This latest move from Manitoba Agriculture is part of a 25 year shrinking of Ag services by the province.
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Right in the centre - We need hope and fairness
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- Published on Friday, January 8, 2021
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
The seemingly never-ending battle against COVID-19 is grinding everyone down. Now, the C-19 battle is nowhere as bad a the 1918 Flu, at least not so far. The C-19 battle pales in comparison to the desperation and losses in the Battle of Britain or the Siege of Stalingrad. We all get that, or at least, I hope we do.
Column like I see 'em - When it comes to COVID, hindsight is...
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- Published on Friday, January 8, 2021
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
Well, 2020 was quite the year, wasn’t it? I’m sure we’re all glad to be looking at it through the proverbial rear-view mirror right about now. With that in mind, I wish you all a happy New Year and, hopefully, a 2021 that is full of joy, vaccinations (if you want one) and a bit more hugging.
Now, while the state of the world is not magically better just because we’ve changed a 0 to a 1, it still feels just a little bit easier to see the light amongst the darkness. The road to get here, though, over the past 10 months, has taken quite a few twists and turns.
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Right in the centre - Fifty years in the making!
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- Published on Friday, January 1, 2021
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
In January 1971, my wife Christine and I moved to Neepawa. We bought a little house at 261 Fourth Avenue in Neepawa for $4,000. I set to work in my new job as Assistant Ag-Rep under the watchful eye of my boss, the late Alan Nebbs. My job was to help with the 4-H Club program, tag along after Mr. Nebbs and occasionally offer advice to farmers. There is a rare farmer in the area that is kind enough to say that my advice was helpful.
Right in the centre - ‘O come let us adore Him!
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- Published on Friday, December 25, 2020
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
Editor’s note: This is a re-run of my 2018 Christmas column. I think more than ever, it applies to our nation today. I long for us as a nation to adopt this concept and I will grieve for our nation until we do.
The familiar strains of this hymn of the Christian church is well known around the world. The words and music have implored millions of listeners to come and adore the Baby Jesus and to follow him. The name Jesus means “saviour”or “rescuer”.
