Right in the centre - Change is good
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- Published on Thursday, January 15, 2015
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
In an article titled “Why clinging to tradition hasn’t worked for Nunavut”, Yule Schmidt writes, “The territory and its people should abandon their efforts to artificially keep alive a traditional way of life that no longer exists. Henceforth, the territory should embrace modernity, which will strengthen Inuit society, and in turn strengthen and protect Inuit culture. In short, a more modern Nunavut is the path to a society in which the Inuit do not merely survive, but thrive.”
Sir John A. Macdonald's bicentennial is here
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- Published on Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Arthur Milnes
For better or for worse, Canadians have traditionally not done a very good job in honouring our heroes, particularly past political leaders. Unlike our American and British cousins, and peoples in many other nations, we have been collectively hesitant to do so. Until now that is.
Faithfully Yours - We may never know "why?"
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- Published on Sunday, January 11, 2015
By Neil Strohschein
The year 2014 ended in a way that the citizens of Edmonton, Alta. will never forget.
Homebodies - Words describe life and memories
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- Published on Saturday, January 10, 2015
By Rita Friesen
twaddle- verb; to talk foolishly. Twaddler –noun; one that twaddles. May also be spelled twattle. I love onomatopoeia, words that sound like there meaning.
Not so silent E - The ice isn't always cleaner on the other side
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- Published on Friday, January 9, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
The holiday season is usually the time of the year when people will overspend on big ticket items and argue with their loved ones about it. It seems as though municipalities are the same way with town council in Minnedosa recently voting in favour of taking out a $3.5-million debenture to assist in the construction a new recreational facility. The total price for phase one of the arena development, according to the most recent feasibility study, is estimated at around $9.3-million.
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