Observation - Apr. 21, 2017

By Addy Oberlin

The country I grew up in is known for their love of flowers. So once in a while, I splurge and buy myself some  to brighten up the house.

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Right in the centre - Boldness needed

By Ken Waddell

The Neepawa Banner

I think the biggest missing link in Manitoba is boldness. I don’t mean reckless actions, not at all, I mean bold, innovative action that will lift business and governments out of the miry clay. It seems that we have an abundance of caution and fear in Manitoba. It’s stifling.

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Observation - Apr. 14, 2017

By Addy Oberlin

The Neepawa Banner

This week is one of the most important weeks in Christian history. It is not only celebrating new life on the farms, fresh leaves on the trees and hotcrossbuns for breakfast, or chocolate eggs and bunnies.

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Right in the centre - Budgets, results and realities aligning

By Ken Waddell

The Neepawa Banner

The reality of balancing the provincial budget is looming large these days. The budget was announced on Tuesday, but several days ahead of that, the PC government made an announcement that may have huge implications. They announced that there would only be three hospitals in Winnipeg with acute emergency services. Amazingly enough, there was only a muted response from the opposition and among the general public, there was a bit of shock but also a resigned realization that having six emergency rooms in a city the size of Winnipeg isn’t sustainable.

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My perspective - At a safe distance

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

The Neepawa Banner

Like an impending disaster, the housing market in two of Canada’s largest cities is hard to take your eyes off of. While we may be watching from a safe distance, one way or another, it’s going to have an impact across the country.

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