My perspective - Missed opportunity

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

Neepawa Banner & Press

The 2016 Canadian Census of Agriculture recorded 20,140 farm operators and 14,791 census farms in Manitoba. Only 37 of them provided input into the upcoming changes the province’s Agricultural Crown Lands (ACL) program, which took places earlier this year.

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Right in the centre - Canada hit hard by U.S. bluster

By Ken Waddell

Neepawa Banner & Press

The recent comments by an official of the United States government about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are both disturbing and absurd.

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Letters - Treading water

Submitted

Neepawa Banner & Press

For many years now, the kids from Eden school have been offered swimming lessons in June because of the fact they have to stay in school an additional 15 minutes of everyday, a.m and p.m, to accomodate the children who are bussed from Neepawa.  Now however, because of Neepawa Recreation’s recent decision, swimming lessons for these kids are no more.

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Right In The Centre - MCNA welcomes changes to the Planning Amendment Act

By Ken Waddell

Neepawa Banner & Press

Late last week, the Manitoba Community Newspapers Association (MCNA) issued the following press release. It is my privilege to serve as president of MCNA.

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My Perspective-Attracting the future

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

Neepawa Banner & Press

After close to six months of work, last week, the Neepawa Tourism committee launched the community’s new brand. I’m excited to see this greater focus on tourism and I’m not alone, judging from the strong turnout at the unveiling.

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