Right in the centre - Yes, it's up to us
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- Published on Thursday, December 22, 2016
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
(The following column was first printed in 2006. The circumstances have shifted some but the Christmas message is eternal.)
Right in the centre - Not always as it appears
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- Published on Thursday, December 15, 2016
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
Over the years, I have personally experienced many situations where things weren’t always as they appear. In business, in community work, in our personal lives, we are always learning more about how things work. I have learned for example, that in politics, it is about ability but it’s also about availability. Fortunately, we get some very competent people into politics, but we lose out on the contribution of many competent individuals because they may not be available. Maybe they are too busy to get involved or too timid to step forward.
My perspective - Keeping the lights on
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- Published on Friday, December 9, 2016
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
Skyrocketing expenses have put Manitoba Hydro in the headlines again, but this time, it isn’t related to multi-billion dollar infrastructure projects. The crown corporation was in the news this week with the release of its 2015 payroll.
Right in the centre - Want a TV career? Read on!
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- Published on Thursday, December 8, 2016
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
NACTV has been in operation as a community access TV station serving Neepawa and area since 1977. The broadcast license is held by an eight person, community-elected board. The station broadcasts mostly locally produced programs, seven days a week, 365 days a year, on Channel 12, MTS Channel 30, Bell ExpressVu 592 and on-line through the station’s web site, nactv.tv.
My perspective - Fact and fiction
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- Published on Friday, December 2, 2016
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
Fake news has been in the news a lot lately, especially in the context of the American presidential election. In recent months, fake news sites, with click-bait headlines, have seen wide-spread sharing on social media platforms. With many people never reading beyond the headline, the reports, which either have no solid grounding in fact or are taken wildly out of context, are believed to have played a strong role in shaping voters’ opinions of the candidates and ultimately, the choices they made in the voting booth.
