Right in the centre - Heading down the wrong road

By Ken Waddell

Neepawa Banner & Press

The last time I had a chat with former Premier Greg Selinger, he asked me when I was going to write a column that was critical of the PC Manitoba government lead by Brian Pallister. Well, here you go Greg and you still won’t likely agree with me.

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My perspective - Looking beyond the surface

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

Neepawa Banner & Press

It’s hard to walk in someone else’s shoes, but we would all be better for it every once in a while, putting them on, lacing them up and taking them for a spin. I was reminded of this last week while reading the book Wonder. Though aimed at children and young adults, the book offers a valuable lesson to people of all ages.

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Right in the Centre - No way to justify bad decisions

By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press 

The federal government has embarked on a hell-bent for leather approach to legalize marijuana. It is a pet project of our Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

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My perspective - Use it or lose it

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

This week we celebrate Small Business Week, but not only that; we are starting the most crucial couple of months for many of our retail small businesses. For retailers large and small, the Christmas season can make or break the year.

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My perspective - Underestimated and under appreciated

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press

When you think about all of the businesses that meet your daily needs– your hardware store, your grocery store, your mechanic shop, your restaurant or your hair dresser, chances are almost all of them are small businesses.

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