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My perspective - Sifting through the fact and fiction

Details: Published on Friday, September 20, 2019

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

Neepawa Banner & Press

As we close in on next month’s federal election, Canadians are looking to better understand the parties, the candidates and the issues. But it’s not quite as simple as it used to be. Today, with everything they read and see, Canadians need to be asking if the information they’re finding is accurate. Is it even true?

Right in the centre - Neepawa Natives change things up for new season

Details: Published on Friday, September 20, 2019

By Ken Waddell

Neepawa Banner & Press

This summary of the Neepawa Natives hockey team is found on the team’s correspondence and emails.

“The Neepawa Natives have been a member franchise of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League since 1989 and play home games at the Yellowhead Centre in Neepawa, Manitoba. The team has a rich and proud history of developing players for all levels of hockey. Season tickets for the 2019-2020 Manitoba Junior Hockey League season are currently available. Additional details on purchasing tickets can be found at www.neepawanatives.com”

My perspective - A cry for help

Details: Published on Friday, September 13, 2019

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

Neepawa Banner & Press

At the end of last month, 12 municipalities in the Interlake and Parkland regions declared a state of agricultural emergency. After a second dry summer, where rainfalls measured about half of normal, cattle producers are facing feed shortages. The hardest hit municipalities– Alonsa, Armstrong, Bifrost-Riverton, Coldwell, Ethelbert, Fisher, Grahamdale, Lakeshore, McCreary, Ste. Rose, West Interlake and Woodlands– want to make sure senior levels of government understand the serious situation their residents are facing.