Observation - Apr. 7, 2017
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- Published on Friday, April 7, 2017
By Addy Oberlin
The Neepawa Banner
There is water everywhere. Several towns have been declared to be in a state of emergency. The ice is breaking up at a fast pace, the water is running, in some places, too fast and ice jams are forming.. It came on so fast that it surprised many people who live close to rivers and lakes. Machinery and manpower worked day and night to clear the ice jams so that the water can run freely.
My perspective - Time, money, little change
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- Published on Thursday, April 6, 2017
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
The issue of access to health care has been in the news a lot lately, both locally and internationally. It’s not surprising— health is one of the areas of government that has the biggest impact on our lives and it’s also the area in which we spend the most.
Right in the centre - Needs will produce a solution
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- Published on Thursday, April 6, 2017
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
The province is getting some push back for allowing home medical visits by a nurse practitioner company. The critics of such an idea had better get ready to do battle, as the onslaught is coming. At least two home care provider companies have approached this newspaper about their intention to provide in-home care for people who need it. And it will be outside the government operated home care services.
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Homebodies - Fleeting thoughts...
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- Published on Saturday, April 1, 2017
Rita Friesen
The Neepawa Banner
Years ago I was assigned a book written by Ralph Milton, ‘This United Church of Ours’. The author relayed the formation of the United churches and a history of the process. He then underscored how the church is unique and a work in progress. I liked his writing style. This week, I picked up another of his books, a collection of musings, personal and from observing this world of ours. I still like his writing style.
My perspective - Food for thought
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- Published on Thursday, March 30, 2017
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
Agriculture is extremely important to our region, but as many people know, the real money isn’t in primary production. In agriculture, changing a commodity into a more finished product adds greatly to its value.
