My perspective - A way to save a life
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- Published on Thursday, July 16, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
In 2003, British author Lynne Truss published a book on grammar. To the surprise of many, the non-fiction book, called “Eats, Shoots & Leaves”, became an international best seller.
Right in the centre - Governments could learn from newspapers
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- Published on Thursday, July 16, 2015
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
The news out this past week that Manitoba’s credit rating has slipped should be an additional warning to our government that spending is out of control. PC Manitoba leader Brian Pallister has been saying for months, if not years, that the Manitoba NDP don’t have an income problem, they have a spending problem.
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Not so silent E - Either lend a hand or get over it!
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- Published on Thursday, July 9, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
Much like the local reaction to the Canada Day celebrations in Neepawa, Eoin Devereux finds himself conflicted on his opinion toward the lack of festivities. This week, he writes two separate editorials examining both sides of the argument he’s having with himself about it. You can read to other editorial, 'We failed at Canada Day.' at the attached link.
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Not so silent E - We failed at Canada Day
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- Published on Thursday, July 9, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
Much like the local reaction to the Canada Day celebrations in Neepawa, Eoin Devereux finds himself conflicted on his opinion toward the lack of festivities. This week, he has written two separate editorials examining both sides of the argument he’s having with himself about it. The companion editorial 'Either lend a hand or get over it!' can be seen at the attached link.
Over the past few days, there has been a fair amount of reaction online to the simplicity of Neepawa’s Canada Day celebrations this year. Some people have said that having a low key event was not a big deal. Others have blasted the Town, especially online, for not putting on a grander spectacle. Now if you have been one of those people jumping in on this discussion, I have no doubt that you have likely said to yourself “Hey what does the local sports guy with the weirdly spelled first name think about all this?”
My Perspective - Hope for the future
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- Published on Thursday, July 9, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
Out in the community, I’ve noticed a trend. Over the last four years, the rising interest in social issues among today’s youth is becoming hard to miss. This is good news and it gives me hope for the future of our communities.
