September 27, 2024 - Neepawa Banner & Press
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- Published on Friday, September 27, 2024
Neepawa Banner & Press
The Sept. 27, 2024 edition of The Neepawa Banner & Press is 24 pages chock full of stories! In this week's edition, read about a Gladstone pumpkin business, two businesses now open at new locations in Neepawa, a donation to Habitat for humanity, a health care support worker strike and much more.As well, see our Farmers' Advocate feature on Pages 12-13 and Meet the Teachers on Pages 15-18.
Right in the centre - Beware of the promise makers
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- Published on Friday, September 27, 2024
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
The Provincial government announced some goals for energy production and conservation last week. Below are the main points and in italics I have written some things to watch for or to question about the policy.
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September 20, 2024 - Neepawa Banner & Press
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- Published on Thursday, September 19, 2024
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Right in the centre - Just waiting for them to die
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- Published on Thursday, September 19, 2024
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
It’s not uncommon to have to wait many months or even a year for a CT Scan or an MRI. Even an Ultrasound can take a long time. In spite of all the valiant efforts of health care workers, doctors, nurses and specialists to provide timely diagnostics and treatment, the system is faltering and even failing.
The ultimate fall back position in health care in Manitoba seems to be “Just wait until they die.” And it’s happening. People are dying while waiting for timely diagnostics and treatment.
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