My perspective - Best time to start
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- Published on Thursday, November 26, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
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As rural communities look towards their futures, it’s clear that for many towns, the status quo hasn’t worked to keep communities vibrant and relevant to their citizens’ needs.
Right in the centre - The gap
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- Published on Thursday, November 19, 2015
By Ken Waddell
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There has always been a gap between political promises and political reality. In the recent federal election, the Liberal Party of Canada, led by Justin Trudeau, painted a fairy tale picture for Canadians.
My perspective - By the numbers
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- Published on Friday, November 13, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
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I’ll be honest, I don’t really like the idea of the government knowing that much about me. Though neither myself, nor anyone that I know, have ever faced hardship at the hands of government, I still feel uneasy.
Right in the centre - Opening the doors would be nice
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- Published on Thursday, November 12, 2015
By Ken Waddell
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Late on Sunday, a story was gleefully written by the CBC that a lady had posted a Facebook message regarding her son, a scientist in the employ of the Canadian government.
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Right in the centre - Making the best of what you have
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- Published on Friday, November 6, 2015
By Ken Waddell
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The Winnipeg School Division is asking the province to build three new schools. Considering how long Steinbach and Winkler have waited for new schools, asking for three may be a stretch.
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