Right in the centre - Reaching out versus peering inward
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- Published on Friday, February 9, 2024
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
I have often pondered about laws and traditions around the Christian church.
In 1906, Canada’s parliament passed The Lord’s Day Act which was intended to protect Sunday as a day of worship and rest. The law was struck down by a 6-0 vote of the Supreme Court in 1985.
Christian churches still hold worship and instruction services mainly on Sunday mornings. In comparison to 1906, or even 1985, attendance is down, way down across the land. Many church buildings have been torn down, burned or re-purposed.
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February 2, 2024 - Neepawa Banner & Press
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- Published on Friday, February 2, 2024
Neepawa Banner & Press
The first edition of the Banner & Press for February features a musical experience at HMK School in Neepawa.
As well, news on a playground project at Touchwood Park and the Neepawa Chamber's AGM, which includes the announcement of the Business of the Year.
There is also interesting updates on Lake Irwin, Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op and much more in the Feb. 2 edition of the Neepawa Banner & Press.
Right in the centre - Examining the facts
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- Published on Friday, February 2, 2024
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
I find it quite amazing, and even annoying, that the limited amount of history we are taught often doesn’t really hold a candle to the truth. We are told that the Indigenous people and the Metis were conservation oriented, keepers of the land. I am sure they were in many cases, but a book published in 1934 and written by Stanley Vestal shows several cases of a different story.
January 26, 2024 - Neepawa Banner & Press
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Historic news in this week's Banner & Press as the new nurses training program has been officially started in Neepawa. As well, several updates from Town Council on an upcoming land deal and potential crackdown on property owners damaging sewer lines. Those stories, plus sports, pictures from Manitoba Ag Days & more in the Neepawa Banner & Press.
