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Right in the centre - Gotta love the facts when you can find them

Details: Published on Friday, November 16, 2018

By Ken Waddell

Neepawa Banner & Press

Facts should be the basis of most decisions, at least one would think so. It should especially be true with politics and public policy. Recently the provincial government decided to look for proposals for the air ambulance service. Seems like a reasonable idea to see if a private company or companies can get the job done. Apparently, there are 100s of flights per year.

My perspective - Open eyes, open doors

Details: Published on Friday, November 16, 2018

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

Neepawa Banner & Press

Barriers don’t look the same to all Manitobans. For many, a barrier can be as simple as a step or a 12 point font. With the goal of improving accessibility across the province, the government introduced new legislation, which as of Nov. 1, applies to all organizations and levels of government in Manitoba.

Thumbs up - To contributors

Details: Published on Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Submitted

Neepawa Banner & Press

Thumbs up to Cecil Pittman, Norma Forsman, Rick Sparling and all those who contributed to the new book, “The History of Neepawa Businesses”.

The extensive research and attention to detail in producing a book like this is remarkable. It’s great to learn some interesting history from right in our own backyard!

Dan Zettler

Neepawa, MB