My perspective - The signs and the times
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- Published on Friday, August 28, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
Day by day, more election signs are coming and on October 19, Canadians will head to the polls to elect their federal representatives. On this day, we will select the individual we want to bring forward our views and stand up for the issues that matter to us.
Election 2015 - Meet the candidates (Dauphin - Swan River - Neepawa)
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- Published on Thursday, August 27, 2015
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The Neepawa Banner
Until the federal election on October 19th, the Neepawa Banner will be talking to the candidates about the issues that matter to local voters. This week we begin with the candidate profiles. Check back as we ask the candidates for their views on a new topic each week.
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Right in the centre - Only in Canada
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- Published on Thursday, August 27, 2015
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
Canada is a great country, a country only held back by a lack of imagination. The same holds true for Manitoba and yes, it holds true for many rural towns. If we had more imagination and better utilization of our financial, human and intellectual resources, we would be much more than we are. However, we are held back by a lack of those same things. Deep down, everyone knows that.
There are some things we could change and do so almost instantly if we really wanted to.
NACI Tigers football hits the field
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- Published on Thursday, August 27, 2015
Head Coach Dave Clark looks on as the players hit the tackling sled during practice on Tuesday, Aug. 25.
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
While it’s still a bit too early to say just how good or how bad the NACI Tigers football team could be this season, the coaching staff is very much looking forward to finding out. The team is heading into the 2015 Rural Manitoba Football League as a bit of a mystery, having lost nine players from last year’s squad, which made it all the way to the championship game.
