My perspective - Making mushrooms
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- Published on Thursday, April 5, 2018
Kate Jackman - Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
We’ve all heard about the mushroom treatment, “Keep them in the dark and feed them [manure].” I wonder if this is the philosophy our current provincial government is following? If they get their way, Manitobans will have to work a lot harder to be well informed about the issues that impact their lives and communities. Two bills currently before the legislature, Bill 8, The Government Notices Modernization Act, and Bill 19, The Planning Amendment Act, will make significant changes to the process by which governments must notify the public about changes at local and provincial levels.
My perspective - Driven to destruction
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- Published on Thursday, March 29, 2018
Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
Across rural Manitoba, residents are concerned about safety. They’re concerned about the ability of the RCMP and local police forces to effectively tackle issues such as property crimes and illegal drugs, in the face of stretched budgets and competing demands on their time. They’re looking for support from government. The provincial government has introduced new legislation aimed a keeping us safe, but not in the way that many Manitobans, especially those in rural areas, are looking for. Last week, Bill 17 received first reading.
Right in the centre - Manitoba Hydro is in a big mess
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- Published on Thursday, March 29, 2018
Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
Manitoba Hydro is in a very bad place right now, but it has little to do with last week’s resignation of most of the board. The board was appointed by the current PC government and they say they came to a point where they couldn’t get action from the government on many key issues. As a result they resigned.
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My perspective - Past, present and future
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- Published on Thursday, March 22, 2018
Kate Jackman - Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
This year should be a good one if you’re interested in local history. While 2017 may have been full of national historical celebrations, something special is coming to Neepawa this summer. The History of Neepawa Businesses is expected to hit bookshelves this June and for it, three local historians have combined forces to put together the most comprehensive chronicle of Neepawa’s business history.
Right in the centre - Now a word about automation
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- Published on Thursday, March 22, 2018
Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
As the business world becomes more and more automated, it is doubtful in my mind if it is a good thing. One of the worst bits is automated telephone systems. Except for an after-hours answering machine, I refuse to embrace them. I phoned a government agency about 10 days ago in response to an email they sent that required immediate online action. Like a good citizen, I went online but was unable to figure out exactly how they wanted a form filled out. In that case, I was advised in the email to call the help line so I did just that. The automated phone system answered and advised me to leave a message and they would get back to me in five business days. It has now been 10 days and so I guess it wasn’t that big of an emergency.
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