Letters - A word from Premier Brian Pallister

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Neepawa Banner & Press

I am writing to you on a matter of great importance to all Manitobans. On Oct. 3, I announced that your government would not proceed with a Manitoba carbon tax. I will explain why.

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My perspective - Start thinking small

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

Neepawa Banner & Press

You can get everything you want on Amazon, except for a vibrant community. Rural towns may be diverse, but they all have one thing in common; if you look up and down their Main Streets, you’ll find small businesses.

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Right in the centre - What really counts?

By Ken Waddell

Neepawa Banner & Press

One has to wonder what has happened to the political talent pool in the United States. In the days leading up to the 2016 presidential election, I pondered both privately and publicly about the quality of the candidates.

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Thumbs up - To Bird Sanctuary volunteers

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Neepawa Banner & Press

Thumbs up to the volunteers at Neepawa’s Bird Sanctuary. My heart broke to read of such madness going on at our beautiful, well taken care of bird sanctuary. I’ve always dropped off money in those boxes when I walked.

So thanks to all you hearty volunteers. Keep up the good work and bless you this Thanksgiving!

Cal and Nettie Williams

Neepawa, MB

Letters - Only one real purpose

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Neepawa Banner & Press

Regarding your recent editorial on the spread of “break and enter” type crime to rural areas: I agree with much of what you write. Until you expressed regret at having given up your shotgun.

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