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Right in the centre - Governments could learn from newspapers

Details: Published on Thursday, July 16, 2015

By Ken Waddell

The Neepawa Banner

The news out this past week that Manitoba’s credit rating has slipped should be an additional warning to our government that spending is out of control. PC Manitoba leader Brian Pallister has been saying for months, if not years, that the Manitoba NDP don’t have an income problem, they have a spending problem.

No more excuses

Details: Published on Wednesday, July 15, 2015

By Vern May

Minnedosa & Area Community Development Corporation

Have you ever felt that the answer you got when you asked about community development seemed less than genuine? Do you ever feel that people are throwing their hands in the air and sharing commonly accepted excuses? I’m not saying that I know this to be happening locally, but it’s certainly something I have seen in my travels.

Homebodies - Hold the items in your heart and mind

Details: Published on Sunday, July 12, 2015

By Rita Friesen

The Neepawa Banner

I quite prattle on about downsizing; the merits, my efforts and the necessity. In all that I harbour a secret – there are items in my home, on the shelves or tucked in cupboards that I am reluctant to part with. I wash them, I dust them and never re-arrange them. Three of the items have no history, with me.

Faithfully Yours - Eliminating childish ways

Details: Published on Saturday, July 11, 2015

By Neil Strohschein

The Neepawa Banner

Three weeks ago, I wrote about some of the challenges that are facing rural churches. It’s no secret that many are struggling to survive. Many more are on life support. God only knows how many of these churches will still be open five years from now.

Not so silent E - Either lend a hand or get over it!

Details: 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 writes two separate editorials examining both sides of the argument he’s having with himself about it. You can read to other editorial, 'We failed at Canada Day.' at the attached link.

Every year on July 1, we as a nation take the time to celebrate being more than just America’s hat. (For the record, I prefer to believe that USA is in fact Canada’s pants, but that’s a discussion for another day.) There are displays of patriotism across the country, commemorating the day the Queen said it was okay for us to exist. These events range in size and grandeur, from the massive to humble…Then of course there is what Neepawa did.

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