Faithfully yours - Faith and the federal election
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- Published on Saturday, August 15, 2015
By Neil Strohschein
The Neepawa Banner
The campaign for the Oct. 19 federal election officially began on Aug. 2. It will last for 11 weeks and could be one of the costliest (if not the costliest) campaign in Canadian history.
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My perspective - Food fight!
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- Published on Thursday, August 13, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
Who doesn’t love a food fight? Especially one in which you’re unlikely to ruin your favourite clothes with food stains? When the Great Manitoba Food Fights returns this fall, food entrepreneurs will have such a chance.
It’s a pretty neat way to support and promote locally created food products.
Right in the centre - Election fever
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- Published on Thursday, August 13, 2015
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
With the United States election nomination process well underway, an election in Canada and an election in Manitoba next spring, we are in an election fever wave.
Homebodies - No wonder the summer feels short
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- Published on Sunday, August 9, 2015
By Rita Friesen
The Neepawa Banner
As I journeyed through the past week, I was amazed at the signs of fall that are in the air. Yes, I said fall. I know that we are technically in the heart of summer, but the cool night air, the golden rod lining the roadsides and the ripened weed seeds belie that fact. It feels like the swallows are gathering to plot the perfect escape route. The tassels on the corn are turning from flowing blonde to crispy brown. The sun is settling in the west ever earlier.
Faithfully yours - Turning the tide
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- Published on Saturday, August 8, 2015
By Neil Strohschein
The Neepawa Banner
For the past two weeks, I have tried to summarize the evolution of organized religion in society. I have tried to do so in a balanced manner. As I said last week, I am not anti-denominational. I see much value in local congregations being part of a larger religious organization.
