My perspective - Don't get a job
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- Published on Thursday, July 23, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
Imagine if instead of telling kids to “Get a job!”, we said, “Start a business!”? Imagine how different our Main Streets would look? For a country that was built by small business owners, some of whom became large, we have become increasingly adverse to entrepreneurship.
Right in the centre - Take the personalities out of it all
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- Published on Thursday, July 23, 2015
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
I hear a lot of criticism of our governments at all levels. Criticizing the government is a privilege we have in this country, one to be protected. However, we need to make sure we are dealing with truth and not just colouring our criticism with personal based nastiness. It seems that our prime minister, Mr. Harper generates some personal based criticism, often evidenced by phrases like “I don’t like Harper” or “We have to stop Harper.”
Why do people say such things? The reason is quite simple, Harper does what he said he was going to do.
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My perspective - A way to save a life
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- Published on Thursday, July 16, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
In 2003, British author Lynne Truss published a book on grammar. To the surprise of many, the non-fiction book, called “Eats, Shoots & Leaves”, became an international best seller.
Right in the centre - Governments could learn from newspapers
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- Published on Thursday, July 16, 2015
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
The news out this past week that Manitoba’s credit rating has slipped should be an additional warning to our government that spending is out of control. PC Manitoba leader Brian Pallister has been saying for months, if not years, that the Manitoba NDP don’t have an income problem, they have a spending problem.
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Not so silent E - Either lend a hand or get over it!
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- Published on Thursday, July 9, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
Much like the local reaction to the Canada Day celebrations in Neepawa, Eoin Devereux finds himself conflicted on his opinion toward the lack of festivities. This week, he writes two separate editorials examining both sides of the argument he’s having with himself about it. You can read to other editorial, 'We failed at Canada Day.' at the attached link.
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