Thumbs up - To refreshing citizens
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- Published on Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Submitted by Len and Don
The Neepawa Press
Thumbs up to the generous lady who brought two ice-cold smoothies to two old guys doing the COPP Speed Watch on Main Street and Brown Avenue on Aug. 7. Much appreciated.
My perspective - Health care of tomorrow
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- Published on Friday, September 2, 2016
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Today, from the phone in my pocket, I can do lots of things. I can pay bills, order food or watch videos. I can track my own health through any number of health apps, but what I can’t do is use it to access my actual health data. In such a data-driven world, this seems entirely out of place. But maybe not for long.
Right in the centre - Energy, vision and leadership
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- Published on Thursday, September 1, 2016
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Most everybody wants economic development. Most everyone wants it to happen in a sustainable fashion. I say most everyone as there is a growing number of people who don’t want any progress or sustainable development at all. They fight every step toward a progressing economy. Our society is increasingly hampered by a parade of chronic complainers and protesters.
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My perspective - A province on the move
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- Published on Friday, August 26, 2016
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Over the centuries, many things have changed in Manitoba, but throughout our history, one thing hasn’t– the importance of transportation. How we move has changed, but the fundamental importance of transportation to Manitoba and her people hasn’t.
Right in the centre - Is it viable?
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- Published on Thursday, August 25, 2016
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The viability of industries and communities has come into sharp focus lately. The Port of Churchill was dealt the most recent in a series of death blows with the closure of the Omnitrax shipping port. The Churchill port has not been viable for a long time, perhaps never. To operate, it takes huge government subsidies and enforced usage by way of the former Canadian Wheat Board.
