A pluralistic problem
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- Published on Saturday, October 1, 2016
By Neil Strohschein
Neepawa Banner
I will be the first to admit that I am not a huge fan of public inquiries into contemporary social, political or economic issues. They are costly, they take a lot of time and they rarely achieve the outcome those who ask for them hope to see.
Dollars and sense
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- Published on Friday, September 30, 2016
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
In the United States, there’s a powerful debate raging over minimum wage. Across the country, low-wage workers are protesting, demanding the minimum wage be increased to $15/hour. Currently, for states that have a minimum wage, the rates are between $5.15 and $10.50 an hour. We are seeing the same debate in Canada, although not to the same extent.
Observations on several issues
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- Published on Thursday, September 29, 2016
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Watching the U.S. presidential debate on Monday night was hardly riveting as neither candidate, neither Hillary Clinton nor Donald Trump, are brilliant speakers. That said, the American voters do have a clearer choice after this week’s debate.
Faithfully Yours: Moving from listening to hearing
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- Published on Saturday, September 24, 2016
By Neil Strohschein
The Banner
In last week’s column, I suggested that one of the ways to resolve lasting disputes is for those in authority to sit down with those who have grievances and listen to their stories.
There are many who will argue that this has been happening for years and nothing positive has come of it. Unfortunately, they are quite right; and for reasons that are easy to explain.
Read more: Faithfully Yours: Moving from listening to hearing
Homebodies: Not just a day off, but a day away
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- Published on Saturday, September 24, 2016
By Rita Friesen
The Banner
It has been a busy summer. The move, the water adventures, the settling in. All wonderful experiences, but busy. I decided that I wanted a day off. I know, I’m retired, every day is a day off. But I wanted a day away. Not serious thinking, nothing strenuous, just relaxing. Having heard much about the Winnipeg Zoo, not having seen the new polar bear exhibit and wanting to see the new heavy horse barns, I invited a friend who needed a day away as much as I did, and we headed out to the big city.
