Right in the centre - Some election observations
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- Published on Friday, September 13, 2019
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
Manitoba’s provincial election proved some obvious and some not so obvious points on Tuesday night, this past week. The obvious points first.
Right in the centre - Some election questions
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- Published on Friday, September 6, 2019
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
Next week, Manitobans go to the polls for a provincial election. Here’s a few things I have observed about the quick fall election.
My perspective - Making sport safe
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- Published on Friday, August 30, 2019
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
In the wake of the Larry Nassar and USA Gymnastics scandal, the United States Congress created the US Centre for SafeSport. The euphemistically named organization investigates allegations of abuse in sport, though mostly, it focuses on the sexual abuse of minors.
Right in the centre - A refreshing change
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- Published on Friday, August 30, 2019
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
It would be a refreshing change if, in the upcoming provincial election, political parties actually admitted their mistakes and then listed the things they know very well they can’t fix. I welcome other opinions or arguments. Discussion and debate is a good thing. Let’s list some examples that would be refreshing, some what ifs.
My perspective - Looking beyond our choices
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- Published on Friday, August 23, 2019
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
Any one consumer has little power, but consumers as a collective wield great power. Each day, individuals spend their money and in doing so, face choices. Sometimes, we don’t have much of a choice– if you want to purchase power, you must do so from Manitoba Hydro. But most of the time, we do.
