Faithfully yours - Unity in diversity
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- Published on Saturday, July 18, 2015
Neil Strohscein
Being married to a stroke victim has given me a new appreciation for the skilled professionals who diagnose and treat us when we are ill. They are a highly talented group of people.
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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No more excuses
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- Published on Wednesday, July 15, 2015
By Vern May
Minnedosa & Area Community Development Corporation
Have you ever felt that the answer you got when you asked about community development seemed less than genuine? Do you ever feel that people are throwing their hands in the air and sharing commonly accepted excuses? I’m not saying that I know this to be happening locally, but it’s certainly something I have seen in my travels.
Homebodies - Hold the items in your heart and mind
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- Published on Sunday, July 12, 2015
By Rita Friesen
The Neepawa Banner
I quite prattle on about downsizing; the merits, my efforts and the necessity. In all that I harbour a secret – there are items in my home, on the shelves or tucked in cupboards that I am reluctant to part with. I wash them, I dust them and never re-arrange them. Three of the items have no history, with me.
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