Homebodies - No wonder the summer feels short
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- Published on Sunday, August 9, 2015
By Rita Friesen
The Neepawa Banner
As I journeyed through the past week, I was amazed at the signs of fall that are in the air. Yes, I said fall. I know that we are technically in the heart of summer, but the cool night air, the golden rod lining the roadsides and the ripened weed seeds belie that fact. It feels like the swallows are gathering to plot the perfect escape route. The tassels on the corn are turning from flowing blonde to crispy brown. The sun is settling in the west ever earlier.
Faithfully yours - Turning the tide
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- Published on Saturday, August 8, 2015
By Neil Strohschein
The Neepawa Banner
For the past two weeks, I have tried to summarize the evolution of organized religion in society. I have tried to do so in a balanced manner. As I said last week, I am not anti-denominational. I see much value in local congregations being part of a larger religious organization.
My perspective - Which do we want?
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- Published on Friday, August 7, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
When it comes to the viability of rural Canada, one of the most important factors is connectivity. It can’t be underestimated.
Right in the centre - Why we should love elections
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- Published on Thursday, August 6, 2015
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
We are now into a federal election campaign. It will be a long campaign and many people will wrinkle their nose at such a long campaign, we shouldn’t. We should be thankful. Compared to some countries where they don’t have fair elections or hold elections at all, we are a very well off country. Over the next number of weeks, people will get a chance to hear the leaders, hear the candidates and to decide how they want to vote. If you don’t vote, you have no reason to complain. It’s that simple. If you are going to complain about the government, then get out and vote. If you aren’t going to vote, then keep your mouth shut, you have no basis to speak.
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Homebodies - Are you listening?
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- Published on Monday, August 3, 2015
By Rita Friesen
The Neepawa Banner
Moms and grandmas, do you remember being too busy to really listen as a child repeatedly asked a question or tried to tell you something when we were simply too busy, we thought, to pay attention? We said “yes” when we should not have, ignored warning signs when we should have paid attention. Probably happened to dads and grandpas as well, but there I can not speak from experience! (There were a great many “watch me”s that I missed as well)
