Right in the centre - Delay, delay, delay!
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- Published on Thursday, November 30, 2017
Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
Seems that I have titled a column that way before. That may well be true but it seems that delaying action is a recurring trait and especially so for councils. The Town of Neepawa has fallen into one of the worst and most costly delays in the history of Neepawa. The recently announced and much needed new fire hall is the result of a decision that was delayed for close to 20 years.
My Perspective - Losers and winners
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- Published on Thursday, November 23, 2017
Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
A provincial carbon tax is coming and for better and worse, it will have an impact on rural Manitobans. While we know how much we will pay and when, one big question remains— what will happen to the projected $260 million the province is expecting to collect annually? Right now, Manitobans can have their say, but it won't last long.
Right in the centre - Throne speeches are built on consultation
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- Published on Thursday, November 23, 2017
Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
As this is being written, the PC Manitoba government is about to present their third Speech from the Throne. The speech will outline the government’s plans for the future. It happens every year or so.
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My perspective - agreement disagreement
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- Published on Thursday, November 16, 2017
Kate Jackman - Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
Manitoba is one of the few remaining jurisdictions in which project labour agreements (PLA) are used, but that might be changing. On Nov. 3, the provincial government opened consultations on their current procurements practices, with a goal of reducing or eliminating the use of PLAs on major government projects.
Right in the centre - If only men would listen to God
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- Published on Thursday, November 16, 2017
Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
Isn’t that the main question facing men today? Isn’t that the question that men have always faced?
It seems that the problem of the day is that men, especially men in high places in politics and entertainment are rampantly involved in sexual assault. Not a day goes by without a fresh revelation or accusation of wrong doing against some famous person. It is disheartening to say the least.
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