Homebodies - We learned so much because we wanted to
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- Published on Saturday, December 6, 2014
By Rita Friesen
Remember when a winter evening meant family gathered round playing table games? Or a slow Sunday afternoon when hours were devoted to Monopoly? Patience and sportsmanship were gained when siblings or cousins competed in Snakes and Ladders, Parcheesi and checkers – the round metal Chinese checker game with six sets of different coloured marbles or the flat checked board with the black or white disks.
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The view from my chair - The Christmas Spirit
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- Published on Friday, December 5, 2014
By Alan Gillies
G.E.M. Media
“I hate Christmas.”
I’ve heard many people say that, just as often as I’ve heard many others state that they love this time of year. Personally, I’m not at present all that fond of the season. It's cold, it's expensive and it's far too hectic.
My Perspective - What we're made of
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- Published on Friday, December 5, 2014
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
On July 1, the patriotism in Canada is palpable. Across the country, from sea to sea, it’s red and white and maple leaves as we celebrate Canada Day and it’s easy to feel an overwhelming sense of pride in this great nation. But it’s now December, why am I talking about Canada Day?
Not so silent E - I'm always a day early but a litre short
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- Published on Thursday, December 4, 2014
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
I travelled to the city over the weekend to do a little shopping. Fortunately, it did not involve the purchase of overpriced Christmas presents, as my family decided years ago that the greatest gift we could give to one another over the holiday season was the gift of not having to buy stuff for one another. (I’m a grown man; I can buy my own underwear and toasters, thank you very much.)
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Right in the Centre - Unions in control
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- Published on Thursday, December 4, 2014
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
Tuesday’s Winnipeg Free Press summarizes the staffing situation in Premier Greg Selinger’s office. “Selinger, facing a rebellion within the NDP caucus over his leadership, hired two new staffers last month, paying them six-figure salaries.
