Faithfully yours - Strengthen the things that remain
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- Published on Sunday, January 31, 2016
By Neil Strohschein
The Neepawa Banner
By the time you read these words, Christmas 2016 will be over. The gifts will have been opened. All leftovers from the dinner will have been consumed and we will be getting ready for the next event on the calendar—New Year’s Day.
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Homebodies - A spot of colour…
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- Published on Saturday, January 30, 2016
By Rita Friesen
The Neepawa Banner
How wonderfully refreshing is an unexpected gift! The week past, three women stopped by, bringing coffee and a beautiful spring floral arrangement. The deep purple tulips, yellow daisies and sundry soft pink and lavender flowers surround an angel of caring.
Nowhere to go but up
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- Published on Friday, January 29, 2016
Submitted by Vern May
The Neepawa Banner
Manitoba ranks dead last among 10 Provinces in terms of its success in foreign direct investment. It’s a humbling reality for practitioners in the field who are tasked to deliver our communities to economic prosperity. However, it’s also with the Provincial situation in mind that a group of local communities are exploring the benefits of collaboration to best capitalize on opportunities to ensure our future success.
My perspective - Sharing the wealth
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- Published on Friday, January 29, 2016
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
In a rich country like ours, the idea that some Canadians are experiencing serious poverty is troubling. Maybe its our harsh and unforgiving winters, but Canadians generally have an outlook that favours the collective over the individual. The fact that some of our neighbours go without food or shelter seems decidedly un-Canadian.
Still not out of the woods
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- Published on Thursday, January 28, 2016
By Portfolio Advisory Group
RBC Wealth Management
Back in August, equity markets worldwide came under intense pressure driven by collective fears over weakness in China, a continued decline in oil and other commodities and an impending Fed rate hiking cycle. Soon after, markets appeared to find their footing. But in recent days, we once again appear to be in the midst of a sharp worldwide correction.
