Not so silent E - I'm always a day early but a litre short

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

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.

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The view from my chair...or couch

By Alan Gillies

G.E.M. Media. Submitted article.

I haven’t been writing lately. Most people usually assume I’m busy. They’re usually right.The past two months, however, haven’t been very “usual”, even for me.

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Homebodies - Clutter leads to insanity

By Rita Friesen

I think I am spending too much time watching home reno shows! Along with the hours spent dreaming about knocking out this wall and replacing all the windows comes the chorus – “If I had a million dollars”!  In an attempt to counteract this trend, I have begun minor projects on my own. Ones that do not involve a million dollars.  

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Right in the Centre - The truth is important

By Ken Waddell

The Neepawa Banner

When being bombarded by news events from across the globe, or across the street, it’s important to know the truth.

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