Not so silent E - We failed at Canada Day
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- Published on Thursday, July 9, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
Much like the local reaction to the Canada Day celebrations in Neepawa, Eoin Devereux finds himself conflicted on his opinion toward the lack of festivities. This week, he has written two separate editorials examining both sides of the argument he’s having with himself about it. The companion editorial 'Either lend a hand or get over it!' can be seen at the attached link.
Over the past few days, there has been a fair amount of reaction online to the simplicity of Neepawa’s Canada Day celebrations this year. Some people have said that having a low key event was not a big deal. Others have blasted the Town, especially online, for not putting on a grander spectacle. Now if you have been one of those people jumping in on this discussion, I have no doubt that you have likely said to yourself “Hey what does the local sports guy with the weirdly spelled first name think about all this?”
My Perspective - Hope for the future
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- Published on Thursday, July 9, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
Out in the community, I’ve noticed a trend. Over the last four years, the rising interest in social issues among today’s youth is becoming hard to miss. This is good news and it gives me hope for the future of our communities.
Right in the Centre - A Greek tragedy
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- Published on Wednesday, July 8, 2015
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
There will be some who say the comparison is extreme. Fair enough. But to counter that complaint, there are hundreds of thousands, perhaps millions of people in Canada that don’t understand the comparison and how it could affect Canada, or more specifically Manitoba.
Homebodies - To everything there is a season
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- Published on Sunday, July 5, 2015
By Rita Friesen
The better part of a year has passed since my best friend and partner of 40 years and one day died. It has been, in many ways, the worst part of a year. I have adapted and I am adapting. Sometimes I have to laugh at myself. I had been the sole occupant of the bed for months before I realized that by getting out of “Ed’s” side I was closer to the door. And didn’t have to stumble around the end of the bed when the dogs, or I, had to get up in the middle of the night!
Faithfully Yours - What we can do for our country
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- Published on Saturday, July 4, 2015
By Neil Strohschein
The Neepawa Banner
January 21, 1961 was a cold and blustery day in Washington, DC. A heavy snow had fallen the previous night, leaving many to wonder if the event scheduled for that day would go ahead.
Read more: Faithfully Yours - What we can do for our country
