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Right in the centre - I don't think people really care

Details: Published on Monday, July 30, 2018

By Ken Waddell

Neepawa Banner & Press

To hear politicians, voters and media talk about the attributes they admire in a leader, one would think that people want one who shows a high level of moral goodness. The leader should be happily married, have well-behaved children. They should have a successful career prior to entering politics. Once they get elected, they should be faithful to their spouse, never have stolen any money from anyone and be completely honest in every way.

My perspective - Stuck in the slow lane

Details: Published on Monday, July 23, 2018

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

Neepawa Banner & Press

Last week I was irritated to once again be unable to make a phone call travelling between Minnedosa and Brandon. Then I heard about the “upgrades” to mobile service in the Alonsa area.

Right in the centre - Farmers feed all of us creatures

Details: Published on Monday, July 23, 2018

By Ken Waddell

Neepawa Banner & Press

Seems that every day we get a new picture or a report of bears being sighted.

Right in the centre - If not now, when? If not you, then who?

Details: Published on Monday, July 16, 2018

By Ken Waddell

Neepawa Banner & Press

Those are the questions that should be on everyone’s minds as the summer of 2018 rolls along. This is a municipal election year in Manitoba and it is time for all good people to be thinking about their town or municipal council and who will or should be on that council after election day.

Great meeting on cemetery

Details: Published on Tuesday, July 10, 2018

More information, better meetings needed

By Ken Waddel

Neepawa Banner & Press

As meetings go, it was tense. It was also hot, crowded and sometimes short on information. That said, it was a good meeting and most everybody had their say.