Homebodies - Would we really want to? Or simply talk about it?
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- Published on Sunday, June 7, 2015
By Rita Friesen
The Neepawa Banner
As the scoop of original plain yogurt settled in the bowl, a flood of memories rushed through my mind. Go back to a hot muggy summer afternoon on the farm. We have been out fencing in the swampy bush land, stung by mosquitoes and pesky black flies, face whipped by wily branches. Or baling clover on the back 40. Sweat dripping down, stinging tired eyes, and the abrasive clover stems shredding jeans and wearing leather gloves to a soft pliant texture.
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Faithfully yours - God knows your name - not your number
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- Published on Saturday, June 6, 2015
By Neil Strohschein
The Neepawa Banner
I don’t carry many cards in my wallet. I only carry the ones I need for work or for identification when asked to produce it (which isn’t all that often any more).
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My perspective - Across the ages
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- Published on Friday, June 5, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
In the last month or so, it seems as though I have had frequent occasion to talk to some seniors within our community. It all started about a month ago, when I was gathering stories our VE Day special. During that time, I got a front row seat to stories from World War II, both at home and abroad.
Right in the centre - Everything involves the economy
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- Published on Thursday, June 4, 2015
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
One of Quebec’s most famous provincial politicians Jacques Parizeau, the man who lead the 1995 referendum for Quebec separation has died. He still stands in history for Quebec separation, alongside Rene Levesque who lead the 1980 referendum and Lucien Bouchard.
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Faithfully Yours - A free society is a responsible society
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- Published on Sunday, May 31, 2015
By Neil Strohschein
As I write these words, our American neighbors are celebrating Memorial Day. It is one of two days each year on which they pause to recognize the heroism of their armed forces and to reflect on the blessings their sacrifices have brought to all Americans.
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