My perspective - Betting on the wrong horse
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- Published on Friday, September 25, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
For the last decade, the Canadian government doubled down on the resource sector in general and the petroleum sector in particular.
Volkswagen’s not so ‘clean diesel’
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- Published on Thursday, September 24, 2015
Photo courtesy of caricos.com. About 11 million Volkwagen cars were found to have computer code to fool emissions testing equipment.
By Neils Mack
The Neepawa Banner
Tail pipe emissions are a big deal, we know this because everywhere we look, new hybrid models and new electric cars are being announced.
Right in the centre - Winnipeg Free Press wrong, again
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- Published on Thursday, September 24, 2015
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
As a daily reader ( or at least scanner) of the Winnipeg Free Press, I have become painfully aware of the grand old paper’s drift to the left. They slid a little further left again this week.
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Marketing is social
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- Published on Wednesday, September 23, 2015
By Vern May
Minnedosa & Area Community Development Corporation
“Well, no… I don’t have a plan, per se. That’s what we have an economic development officer for.” These were the words that unraveled what appeared to be a strong campaign of an aspiring mayor during a recent municipal election. The candidate had been asked about their plan for business retention and growth in their community.
Homebodies - The battle for the lawn
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- Published on Sunday, September 20, 2015
By Rita Friesen
The Neepawa Banner
It has been an ongoing battle, the moles and I. They have been winning. Please note the past tense!
