My perspective - Don't get a job

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

The Neepawa Banner

Imagine if instead of telling kids to “Get a job!”, we said, “Start a business!”? Imagine how different our Main Streets would look? For a country that was built by small business owners, some of whom became large, we have become increasingly adverse to entrepreneurship. 

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Right in the centre - Take the personalities out of it all

By Ken Waddell 

The Neepawa Banner

I hear a lot of criticism of our governments at all levels. Criticizing the government is a privilege we have in this country, one to be protected. However, we need to make sure we are dealing with truth and not just colouring our criticism with personal based nastiness. It seems that our prime minister, Mr. Harper generates some personal based criticism, often evidenced by phrases like “I don’t like Harper” or “We have to stop Harper.”

Why do people say such things? The reason is quite simple, Harper does what he said he was going to do.

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What's happening with the price at the pumps

By Neils Mack

The Neepawa Banner

There has been some talk of more fluctuating oil prices recently. There are a few different fronts coming together causing some change in the market price of a barrel of crude. 

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Homebodies - The daily walk is good for all

By Rita Friesen

It was easy to walk the dogs in the winter. Strong guidelines kept us safe. No walking if the temp was a solid -22°C, and never if the wind chill made it feel like -30°C. We didn’t miss many days. 

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Faithfully yours - Unity in diversity

Neil Strohscein

Being married to a stroke victim has given me a new appreciation for the skilled professionals who diagnose and treat us when we are ill. They are a highly talented group of people.

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