Faithfully yours - Christmas is a time to relate
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- Published on Sunday, December 11, 2016
By Neil Strohschein
The Neepawa Banner
In his first public statement following his election, Pope Francis set out his vision for a Catholic church that was prepared to use its resources and influence to help those who were most in need; the poor, the prisoners, the refugees, the displaced and the homeless, to name but a few.
Homebodies - A winter wonderland and wondering
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- Published on Saturday, December 10, 2016
By Rita Friesen
The Neepawa Banner
The pristine blanket of snow has not only covered a multitude of sins - (yes, even with the long open fall, not all the yard projects were completed!) - it has transformed an ordinary walk into a wonderland. There really is no ‘ordinary’ walk, every day there is a subtle shift in colour and in the progress of the season. If one looks. But this heavy covering snow has created deep and mysterious shadows under the trees while street light reflections brighten every path.
Observation - Dec. 9, 2016
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- Published on Friday, December 9, 2016
By Addy Oberlin
The Neepawa Banner
The other day we all agreed that winter was here. It started to rain, but because the temperature was below zero, it all turned into ice. Cars were caged in a layer of ice. Streets became skating rinks. It was too dangerous to even put one foot outside the door. Even my dog slid right down the deck to the stairs. The saltshaker came in handy.
My perspective - Keeping the lights on
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- Published on Friday, December 9, 2016
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
Skyrocketing expenses have put Manitoba Hydro in the headlines again, but this time, it isn’t related to multi-billion dollar infrastructure projects. The crown corporation was in the news this week with the release of its 2015 payroll.
Right in the centre - Want a TV career? Read on!
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- Published on Thursday, December 8, 2016
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
NACTV has been in operation as a community access TV station serving Neepawa and area since 1977. The broadcast license is held by an eight person, community-elected board. The station broadcasts mostly locally produced programs, seven days a week, 365 days a year, on Channel 12, MTS Channel 30, Bell ExpressVu 592 and on-line through the station’s web site, nactv.tv.
