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Faithfully yours - The politics of fear

Details: Published on Saturday, January 9, 2016

By Neil Strohschein

The Neepawa Banner

As I write these words, election fever is building in the United States. This coming November, Americans will elect a new President. Those running to succeed Barak Obama have been on the campaign trail since last August. This campaign could be one of the ugliest in recent history.

Right in the centre - Words plus math should equal truth

Details: Published on Friday, January 8, 2016

By Ken Waddell

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

“Words are important”, if I remember correctly, was the title of an English text back in my school days. It’s also a true statement. Words are important along with the story they weave, the facts they support and the opinions they describe.

My perspective - Family, friends, community

Details: Published on Thursday, January 7, 2016

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

As 2015 becomes 2016, many people find themselves looking at ways to make the next year better than the last. It’s a natural time to take stock of the past year and look at changes that can be made going forward.

Homebodies - Examining the topic of procrastination

Details: Published on Sunday, January 3, 2016

By Rita Friesen

The Neepawa Banner

Part of my time of study includes self awareness and self assessment. A topic that my supervisors thought might be beneficial for me to examine is the topic of procrastination. Wonder what they picked up about me?

Faithfully yours - Making a fresh start in the New Year

Details: Published on Saturday, January 2, 2016

By Neil Strohschein

The Neepawa Banner

Well, we did it—we made it through another year. It’s been a year of changes for this country of ours—some have been positive, some have been negative and as for the rest, we won’t see the results or feel the impact of those changes for at least three or four years.

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