Right in the centre - Hope amidst the grief
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- Published on Thursday, August 31, 2017
Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
The Hwy. 16 and Hwy. 1 intersection has generated an immense amount of sadness. In less than two weeks, six people lost their lives at the junction. There has been huge and unfair speculation as to the causes. We may never know what actually caused all these deaths. I strongly hesitate to even write about the events for fear of causing more sadness or to say anything that might cause even more hurt. So I won’t go into any conjecture about causes at all.
Right in the centre - Myth busting
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- Published on Thursday, August 24, 2017
Ken Waddell
The Nepawa Banner
So the Town of Niverville has stepped up and is willing to put together a package to build an MRI clinic, along with other diagnostic services. It will be privately financed and after 25 years, the facility and equipment are to be turned over to the town.
My perspective - Selling outrage
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- Published on Thursday, August 24, 2017
Kate Jackman - Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
We live in an interesting time for media, it’s certainly one of change. Much as the early printing presses allowed anyone with some space to start their own newspaper, the internet means that today, anyone with a smartphone can become a media outlet.
Homebodies -One pretty saucer
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- Published on Sunday, August 20, 2017
Remember when giving, or receiving, a china tea cup and saucer was exciting? Back in the day, a gift of such beauty was a cause for “ahs” and profuse thanks at a bridal shower. Most people of my generation – the leading edge of the Baby Boomers– can recall a series of fine china safely housed in the proper china cabinet.
My perspective -Trying times for justice
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- Published on Thursday, August 17, 2017
How long should the legal process in Canada take? One year? Three years? Five years? There’s a crisis brewing in the Canadian courts and Manitoba might have a solution, though it’s not without its detractors.
In July 2016, the Supreme Court ruled that from the time a charge is laid, to the conclusion of a trial, Superior Court cases will have up to 30 months to be completed and provincial court cases will have 18 months, or 30 months if there is a preliminary inquiry. Their decision added that any delays beyond this time frame violate the accused’s Charter right to be tried within a reasonable time. The time limits don’t apply if the delays are a result of the defence team.
