Thumbs up - To Neepawa youth
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- Published on Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Submitted by Muriel Gamey
The Neepawa Press
A big Thumbs Up to all the youth of Neepawa and surrounding areas who have chosen to challenge themselves by participating in music, arts, recreational/competitive sports, clubs and volunteer programs. You are not only enhancing your own lives, but are contributing to the vitality of the area. Any youth who is unsure of the various programs available, should check the Neepawa website neepawaleisure.com. It contains a detailed listing of the incredibly wide range of opportunities in which one can participate.
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My perspective - One size fits poorly
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- Published on Friday, April 15, 2016
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Last week, Brandon University found itself making headlines across the country, but it wasn’t the kind of attention they wanted. In early April, a user of the anonymous posting site “We Believe Survivors” uploaded a photo of a Behavioural Contract that the university made her sign after she reported an alleged sexual assault to the school. According to Brandon Sun reports, the contract required the signee to "not discuss the event which happened … between you and the male student with anyone other than a counsellor.” Breaking the contract could result in suspension or expulsion from the school.
Right in the centre - Recycling needs recycled idea
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- Published on Thursday, April 14, 2016
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
In a recent joint meeting of the councils of North Cypress-Langford and the Town of Carberry, a perennial problem was discussed - recycling. One could say the topic of recycling was being recycled. Council agonized at length about what to do about contaminated recycling not being eligible to go for recycling. It was estimated the “lost” recycling cost the municipality $9,700 in 2015 over 2014.
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Right in the centre - Simple reasoning
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- Published on Friday, April 8, 2016
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
On Monday, the Saskatchewan Party, led by Premier Brad Wall, won 51 out of 61 seats to remain as the government in Saskatchewan. I personally think that’s a good thing and I am hoping that the PC Manitoba Party wins the Manitoba election on April 19.
My reasoning is simple.
My perspective - If you eat...
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- Published on Thursday, April 7, 2016
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
“If you eat, you’re involved in agriculture,” the saying goes. Despite their “involvement”, there are many people in Westman, a relatively rural part of Canada, with absolutely no connection to the industry that provides their food. Last week though, people from across the province had the chance to get up close and personal with agriculture during the 109th Royal Manitoba Winter Fair (RMWF).
