My perspective - Rating freedom
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- Published on Friday, December 18, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Freedom isn't something the average Manitoban thinks about an awful lot. We live in Canada, a free country, with three levels of democratically elected governments. We have the freedom to live and work wherever we want to. We have rights and freedoms guaranteed by our constitution and protected by our courts.
Right in the centre - Mixed emotions but no mixed message
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- Published on Thursday, December 17, 2015
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
This Christmas is one of mixed emotions. As a family, we have never been more blessed. We are thankful for so many things. Our family is healthy and growing.
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My perspective - Better outcomes require more than money
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- Published on Friday, December 11, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
We rely on government for many services that make our lives easier, but of all these services, none is more important than health care. While we may like our streets cleaned and our garbage picked up; and we may rely upon international trade agreements and national security to help us go about our daily lives and jobs, at the end of the day, if we aren’t alive, or in good enough health to enjoy it, nothing else matters.
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Right in the centre - Assessing change
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- Published on Thursday, December 10, 2015
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
From the outset, I have always said the climate is changing. What I take issue with is the claimed causes of the change and the perceived ability of government to control that change. We should focus on doing what we can, but what little we can do about the change should be balanced by adapting to the change.
My perspective - It may take a village
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- Published on Friday, December 4, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Employees are a vital asset, but finding qualified employees is a challenge faced by many Canadian businesses. For a great number, it’s the single largest challenge they face.
