Homebodies - A ‘do exactly what I want’ day
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- Published on Sunday, March 13, 2016
By Rita Friesen
The Neepawa Banner
Today I excelled at resting. To all appearances the day could have been described as wasted. I wasn’t just procrastinating, I wasn’t lazy. I simply spent the day as I wished.
Herbs for Health - Amazing natural remedies – part one
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- Published on Saturday, March 12, 2016
By Janet Husak and Karen Burton
Herbs for Health
What are MCTs? Medium chain triglycerides (fatty acids) or MCFAs; the “medium” references the chain length of the fatty acids. Oils can contain short chain, medium chain or long chain fatty acids, but most oils contain a combination of all three types. MCFAs are known to have tremendous health benefits. MCT oil is ready-made fuel for the body and brain. It is a very beneficial supplement for those interested in weight loss, body building and others who are looking to prevent and fight degenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s.
Read more: Herbs for Health - Amazing natural remedies – part one
Faithfully yours - The power of God’s grace – part two
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- Published on Saturday, March 12, 2016
By Neil Strohschein
The Neepawa Banner
King Solomon put it this way: “Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth.” (Proverbs 27:1)
That is another way of saying that life gives us few guarantees. What we have today can be taken from us in an instant.
Read more: Faithfully yours - The power of God’s grace – part two
My perspective - Nice women...
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- Published on Friday, March 11, 2016
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
One hundred years ago, Manitoba women won the right to vote in provincial elections. We were the pathfinders, the first Canadian province to extend voting rights to women. It was a monumental shift and can teach us valuable lessons about working together towards a seemingly impossible goal.
Right in the centre - Marching toward change
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- Published on Thursday, March 10, 2016
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
There’s a pattern that the year seems to follow. For as long as I can remember, March is the big decision month. What crops to finalize planting intentions for, what machinery to buy, how much land to seed. All those decisions have had a lot of planning go into them, but it seems that March is decision time.
