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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My perspective - A way to save a life

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. 

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Right in the centre - Governments could learn from newspapers

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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