My perspective - Seeing green
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- Published on Monday, October 29, 2018
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
Fencing and feed for livestock are exempt from provincial sales tax (RST). Also exempt are protective bike helmets, artificial limbs, and children’s safety equipment. Interestingly, so too is retail cannabis.
My perspective - A losing game
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- Published on Monday, October 22, 2018
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
Our roads are in shambles and Manitobans are concerned about cutbacks to health care, yet last month, the provincial government announced that it is writing off $82 million in loans to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Right in the centre - Stirring the pot
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- Published on Monday, October 22, 2018
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
The Province of Manitoba is embarking on what looks like a very dumb move.
An error of omission
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- Published on Wednesday, October 17, 2018
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Neepawa Banner & Press
I don't think Premier Pallister was telling the whole story when he was interviewed on CBC Radio recently. He explained, Manitoba doesn't need a carbon tax because "We're already green!"
Thumbs up - To sidewalk fund donors
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- Published on Tuesday, October 16, 2018
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Neepawa Banner & Press
We would give a thumbs up to all those who donated to our sidewalk fund and to Paul and Vera of Roger’s Masonry for the wonderful work they did in redoing our sidewalk. Knox Church is a community church and we would thank all who supported this project.
Knox Presbyterian Church
Neepawa, MB
