Column like I see 'em - You’re grounded, Manitoba! Now go to your room!
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- Published on Friday, November 6, 2020
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
Over the past month, things have really gone sideways on us here in Manitoba with regard to the COVID-19 numbers, especially in Winnipeg. When the city shifted into a restricted (Orange) level on Sept. 28, and should have seen the case numbers skewer downward, or at least hold steady. But that’s not what has happened. They have trended upward, at an alarming pace and now Winnipeg finds itself in code red.
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Right in the centre - There is hope
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- Published on Friday, October 30, 2020
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
It’s hard not to be discouraged. Every day, we are bombarded with news about sickness and deaths. COVID-19 has run a ragged course through our population, made all the worse by receiving a limited range of information.
Right in the centre - In defence of truth
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- Published on Friday, October 23, 2020
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
The Winnipeg Free Press published a three-part series on Manitoba farmers and the farm industry. One of the stated premises of the series is quoted as follows. “Climate change is the most pressing issue of our time and farmers are poised to be on the front line of the crisis, both as casualties and change makers.”
The series did a pretty good job of describing life on the farm during the hectic sowing, growing and harvesting seasons. There was only one problem with the series– they had a hard time proving their premise. That wasn’t surprising, because climate change is NOT the most pressing issue of our time.
Right in the centre - Controlling the fear
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- Published on Friday, October 16, 2020
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
After a nearly eight month battle with COVID-19 in Manitoba, it’s time to re-evaluate where we have been, where we are now and how to proceed. At the outset, the province of Manitoba reacted fairly quickly. Nobody really knew where we were headed. There were some very scary predictions and accordingly, some strong measures were implemented. A lot of businesses suffered and some may not survive, in spite of help from both senior levels of government.
Right in the centre - Being thankful again
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- Published on Friday, October 9, 2020
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
We need to be thankful for this year, the crops, the low number of COVID-19 cases, the value of community. I know this column may look familiar, as it is much the same as last year’s. It expresses my (our) thankfulness and shows the value of values. It bears repeating. Whether you remember the words from last year or if it’s new to you this year, I hope this piece blesses you in what can be tough times.
