Are we actually surprised?
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- Published on Thursday, October 9, 2014
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
In a column that was posted on-line Tuesday morning, Winnipeg Free Press columnist, Nick Martin said, “Manitoba is dead last among Canadian provinces in math, science, and reading --- and this time it’s Canadian ministers of education doing the testing. It’s devastating news for our education system.
A different history
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- Published on Thursday, October 9, 2014
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
Almost 20 years ago, something dramatic happened that will change history, but not necessarily in the way one might think.
Music, music, music...
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- Published on Wednesday, October 8, 2014
By Rita Friesen
The power of music is a mystery. It can set a mood, destroy a mood or enhance a mood. For those of us who have grown up in the church, one of the fist little songs we learned was “Jesus Loves Me”. Not every hymn book today contains these words, but I know, if you have the opportunity to sing with our friends in care facilities, the residents all know the words and love to sing along.
Harnessing the potential
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- Published on Thursday, October 2, 2014
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
There’s nothing like a little world news to make you feel like you should aim higher. While young people tend to get a bad rap for causing trouble, being disengaged or not contributing to the greater community, today’s young people are also doing some truly remarkable things.
Wake up and smell the money!
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- Published on Thursday, October 2, 2014
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
Some say there are no problems, only opportunities.
If that’s the case, then Neepawa has a huge opportunity because at first glance, the town sure has a major problem.
