Right in the centre - Garbage and recycling has to see new approaches
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- Published on Thursday, June 1, 2017
Ken Waddell
The Nepawa Banner
Many issues cross political lines. Recycling in Manitoba is just such an issue. It is a darling issue for both the NDP and the PC governments. It is also largely a well-intentioned farce. Recycling and the two cent levy on beverage containers, is an example of a good start. But that’s about where it ends. For over two decades now we have had a two cent levy on drink containers. It is supposed to finance recycling of containers and some other products. It raises a lot of money, but it doesn’t really accomplish recycling and here’s why.
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My perspective - Green light for taxi changes?
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- Published on Thursday, June 1, 2017
Kate Jackman - Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
By the end of this year, the road may be paved for ride sharing services, such as Uber, to operate legally within the province. On March 20, the provincial government introduced Bill 30, which will deregulate the industry and open the door for new players. In essence, the bill will dissolve the Manitoba Taxicab Board and move responsibility for regulation of vehicles for hire to municipal governments.
My perspective - Not like the old days
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- Published on Thursday, May 25, 2017
Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
During the winter, one could be forgiven for forgetting that we live in an agricultural area. Far from sight, the cows are in the corrals and the crops are in the bins. But with each passing day, we are reminded of the importance of agriculture to the region. Each warm day, we see more farm equipment on the roads and in the fields and cows and calves can be seen out in the pastures.
Right in the centre - NDP/Union cartel has stifled our economy
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- Published on Thursday, May 25, 2017
Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
The provincial government is looking again at allowing replacement and expansion of hog barns. It is about 10 years overdue, as it was in 2007 that the former NDP government imposed a moratorium on hog barn construction. It was an ill-conceived and devastating move. It’s main purpose was to set up an elaborate smokescreen to divert attention from the NDP’s main purpose. That main effect was to elevate public sector union numbers as high as possible to placate the union demands.
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My perspective - Playing up the arts
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- Published on Thursday, May 11, 2017
Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
Last week, Neepawa area residents had the chance to watch this year’s major production, put on by the students at Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute. It was a fantastic show and a great opportunity to see all of the talent in our school, talent which I’m sure exists in schools across the region. Watching the students on stage made me think about what a valuable experience this was for them as they prepare to graduate into adulthood
