Homebodies - Are we entitled to smooth speedways?

By Rita Friesen

It is spring. Along with the gentle silver/gray pussy willows, the raucous cry of the ebony crow and the clean line of migrating geese, we have pot holes. The news has been reminding us that, once again, we have the opportunity to nominate a road, any road, for Manitoba’s Worst Road. 

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Faithfully Yours - It's all about grace

By Neil Strohschein

It’s happened several times in the past 2-3 weeks; sometimes by phone, sometimes in person. Someone pulls me aside and says: “Neil, have you heard about…” What follows is some news about a tragic event that has happened in the life of someone I know.

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My perspective - Making 1+1=3

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

Volunteerism is at the heart of most rural Manitoba communities. Almost everything that happens in our communities does so thanks to the donation of time made by community members.

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Not so silent E - A slight case of arena envy

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By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Banner

Dear Yellowhead Arena, I have a confession to make and I don’t want you to be mad. I swear it was a one time thing and I have never done anything like this before, but last weekend…I went out to a younger, prettier arena.

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Right in the Centre - Yes, there are ways to save money

By Ken Waddell

The Neepawa Banner

Whenever our current government is challenged about its ridiculous spending habits, they throw it back at their opponents face. They always challenge, “Well if you are so smart, where would you make the spending cuts?”

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