My perspective - Up a creek?
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- Published on Friday, March 6, 2020
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
In the more than 13 years I’ve been covering the news in the Neepawa area, one of the handful of stories that have really stuck with me took place in the summer of 2011. In August of that year, I spent a day with then-MLA, the late Stu Briese. Stu and I travelled from north of the Narrows, down the west side of Lake Manitoba, to talk to those who had recently seen their homes and livelihoods impacted by flooding.
Right in the centre - Ancient humour
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- Published on Friday, March 6, 2020
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
It’s a good thing that we can believe that God is in control of our world. If it wasn’t so, we would have to believe that the politicians are in control and that would be truly scary.
My perspective - Use it or lose it
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- Published on Friday, February 28, 2020
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
Communities are more than just the sum of the people who live there. Within each community, there is infrastructure that is vital to creating a sense of community, a sense of home. In almost all cases, it comes down to public facilities.
Right in the centre - A few points to consider
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- Published on Friday, February 28, 2020
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
There are many issues before us today and most of them are disturbing.
My perspective - Where credit is due?
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- Published on Friday, February 21, 2020
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
The value of farmland in Manitoba has been rising and it’s creating a challenge when it comes to succession within the industry. While rising prices are great news for those looking to sell, they’re not so good for those getting into the industry and looking to expand their farms through land purchases or rental.
