Right in the centre - Controlling the fear
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- Published on Friday, October 16, 2020
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
After a nearly eight month battle with COVID-19 in Manitoba, it’s time to re-evaluate where we have been, where we are now and how to proceed. At the outset, the province of Manitoba reacted fairly quickly. Nobody really knew where we were headed. There were some very scary predictions and accordingly, some strong measures were implemented. A lot of businesses suffered and some may not survive, in spite of help from both senior levels of government.
Right in the centre - Being thankful again
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- Published on Friday, October 9, 2020
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
We need to be thankful for this year, the crops, the low number of COVID-19 cases, the value of community. I know this column may look familiar, as it is much the same as last year’s. It expresses my (our) thankfulness and shows the value of values. It bears repeating. Whether you remember the words from last year or if it’s new to you this year, I hope this piece blesses you in what can be tough times.
Column like I see 'em - Junior "A" hockey isn't too big to fail
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- Published on Friday, October 9, 2020
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
Well, hockey fans, we made it! Despite 2020’s best effort to try and make sure we can’t have nice things, we’ve somehow reached the point where we can all go down to the local arena and watch a little bit of shinny. Please don’t take that for granted, like many of you have been doing for so long.
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Right in the centre - Champion the truth!
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- Published on Friday, October 2, 2020
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
This year’s celebration of National Newspaper week is aptly titled, “Champion the Truth”.
The value of newspapers and championing the truth has never been more important to Canada and to North America. The newspaper is the bedrock of our society’s eternal quest for facts and truth. Without news reporters, that have to be supported by advertising by the way, many very important stories would go untold.
Right in the centre - Have we gone far enough?
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- Published on Friday, September 25, 2020
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
I think a lot of people are asking that question. Everyone would like to have society get back to normal after six months of coping with COVID-19. Many towns and regions have had no cases... yet! Some communities have seen a number of cases. I have it on good authority that communities that had a C-19 case or cases, went into a quarantine mode and the spread was reportedly successfully stopped.
