Letters - Treading water
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- Published on Tuesday, June 12, 2018
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Neepawa Banner & Press
For many years now, the kids from Eden school have been offered swimming lessons in June because of the fact they have to stay in school an additional 15 minutes of everyday, a.m and p.m, to accomodate the children who are bussed from Neepawa. Now however, because of Neepawa Recreation’s recent decision, swimming lessons for these kids are no more.
Right In The Centre - MCNA welcomes changes to the Planning Amendment Act
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- Published on Monday, June 11, 2018
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
Late last week, the Manitoba Community Newspapers Association (MCNA) issued the following press release. It is my privilege to serve as president of MCNA.
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My Perspective-Attracting the future
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- Published on Monday, June 4, 2018
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
After close to six months of work, last week, the Neepawa Tourism committee launched the community’s new brand. I’m excited to see this greater focus on tourism and I’m not alone, judging from the strong turnout at the unveiling.
Right in the Centre-PC government needs to be careful what they ask for
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- Published on Monday, June 4, 2018
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
The Manitoba PC party is doing a number of good things. Unfortunately, those good things are being side-swiped by some really silly things they are asking for.
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Fueling anger
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- Published on Thursday, May 24, 2018
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
In a recent letter to the editor, a reader rightly pointed out that with all the hand wringing and editorializing about increasing Hydro rates, we haven’t heard much about rising fuel prices. It’s a good point, for most Manitobans, fuel is a much more significant annual expense than hydro and the price increases have been much larger.