Right in the centre - Calling a spade a spade!
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- Published on Friday, June 17, 2016
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
“To "call a spade a spade" is a figurative expression which refers to calling something "as it is”, that is, by its right or proper name, without "beating about the bush"—being outspoken about it, truthfully, frankly and directly, even to the point of being blunt or rude and even if the subject is considered coarse, impolite, or unpleasant.” –Wikipedia-2017
My perspective - Future of the family farm
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- Published on Thursday, June 16, 2016
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
According to the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA), over $50 billion in farm assets are set to change hands over the next 10 years. Canada’s farm population is ageing and there will be a huge change in the country’s agricultural landscape as these ageing farmers sell their farms and retire.
My perspective - An unnecessary choice
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- Published on Friday, June 10, 2016
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Where do we want our young offenders to be spending their time? The Winnipeg School Division board chair would like to see them in school. This week, Mark Wasyliw, who is also a defence lawyer, proposed a pilot project that would move bail and probation officers into the division’s schools. The school board will vote on the proposal later this month. If it’s passed, the provincial government will have to approve the project before it can be implemented.
Right in the centre - Turning the big ship around
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- Published on Thursday, June 9, 2016
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Manitoba had an NDP government for 17 years. The voters overwhelmingly switched to a PC Manitoba government in last spring’s election. Last fall, voters tossed out a CPC federal government in favour of a Liberal majority. Voters, in both cases, wanted a big change. It’s interesting to watch how slowly actual change comes.
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Thumbs up - To Roadrunners and mutt runners
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- Published on Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Submitted by Adrienne Mack
The Neepawa Press
Two loud and fast thumbs up for the Yellowhead Roadrunners Auto Club! I was very new to the car scene when I joined the club, I was immediately welcomed and made part of the family. I've been away from Neepawa for three years, but I still get texts and updates regularly; I'm grateful to still be included.
