My Perspective - Short term gain, long term pain
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- Published on Thursday, November 27, 2014
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
Over the last couple of weeks, the provincial government announced two compensation programs aimed at helping Lake Manitoba farmers. These farmers saw their land flooded through the operation of the Portage Diversion.
Homebodies - This will become one of my abilities
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- Published on Saturday, November 22, 2014
By Rita Friesen
We are all entrusted with gifts and abilities. A gift being a talent that comes as natural as breathing. An ability just that. The ability to do, to think, to learn and therefore, achieve. My thoughts, please feel free to disagree.
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My Perspective - Back to life
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- Published on Friday, November 21, 2014
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
According to Health Canada figures, in 2012, just over 2,000 Canadians received new organs through organ donation. Those transplants covered a fraction of the 4,500 Canadians currently on the waiting list. Sadly, in 2012, 256 Canadians died before they received a transplant.
Right in the Centre - True Canadian
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- Published on Friday, November 21, 2014
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
This past week, Prime Minister Stephen Harper showed his true Canadian colours. He called out Russian President Putin by saying, “I guess I’ll shake your hand but I have only one thing to say to you and that’s ‘get out of Ukraine’.”
Advice for successfully handling money in Canada
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- Published on Saturday, November 15, 2014
By Scott Dyke
Branch Manager, RBC Royal Bank Neepawa
In my past year since moving to Neepawa to manage the RBC, I have noticed some trends with our Newcomers to Canada (both Temporary Foreign Workers and new Permanent Residents). First off I, along with many others in Neepawa, welcome you and we are very pleased to have you as part of our community.
