Right in the centre - History and experience
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- Published on Thursday, September 3, 2015
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
As we approach the completion of our 26th year of publication, it’s interesting to ponder some of the changes that have taken place in the newspaper business. Much has changed but much has not. Some things will never change.
Not so silent E - Clothes really do make the fan
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- Published on Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Photo by Eoin Devereux
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
The Neepawa Natives will be sporting a brand new look on the ice this upcoming hockey season……maybe. During the Manitoba Junior Hockey League team’s annual general meeting earlier this year, club officials confirmed and showcased a new third jersey concept.
My perspective - The signs and the times
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- Published on Friday, August 28, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
Day by day, more election signs are coming and on October 19, Canadians will head to the polls to elect their federal representatives. On this day, we will select the individual we want to bring forward our views and stand up for the issues that matter to us.
Right in the centre - Only in Canada
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- Published on Thursday, August 27, 2015
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
Canada is a great country, a country only held back by a lack of imagination. The same holds true for Manitoba and yes, it holds true for many rural towns. If we had more imagination and better utilization of our financial, human and intellectual resources, we would be much more than we are. However, we are held back by a lack of those same things. Deep down, everyone knows that.
There are some things we could change and do so almost instantly if we really wanted to.
My perspective - Looking to the past
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- Published on Friday, August 21, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
I recently returned from a trip to Chicago and what struck me above all else was the city’s seamless integration of past, present and future.