Right in the centre - NDP/Union cartel has stifled our economy
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- Published on Thursday, May 25, 2017
Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
The provincial government is looking again at allowing replacement and expansion of hog barns. It is about 10 years overdue, as it was in 2007 that the former NDP government imposed a moratorium on hog barn construction. It was an ill-conceived and devastating move. It’s main purpose was to set up an elaborate smokescreen to divert attention from the NDP’s main purpose. That main effect was to elevate public sector union numbers as high as possible to placate the union demands.
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My perspective - Playing up the arts
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- Published on Thursday, May 11, 2017
Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
Last week, Neepawa area residents had the chance to watch this year’s major production, put on by the students at Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute. It was a fantastic show and a great opportunity to see all of the talent in our school, talent which I’m sure exists in schools across the region. Watching the students on stage made me think about what a valuable experience this was for them as they prepare to graduate into adulthood
Right in the centre -Searching for solutions
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- Published on Thursday, May 11, 2017
Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
The provincial government is in the midst of debating bills that would limit pay increases for almost everyone who works for the government.
My perspective - Fake news, real problems
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- Published on Thursday, May 4, 2017
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
The news media in general has taken a bit of beating over the last decade, but these days, the public is being reminded of the industry’s continued relevance, thanks to an unexpected source, the rise of fake news.
Right in the centre - We need to stand up for ourselves
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- Published on Thursday, May 4, 2017
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
I apologize if this column is a bit too personal or a bit too centred on Neepawa. However, there is strong message here for all communities. As I write this column on Tuesday morning, I am sitting with my wife Christine, who is less than 24 hours out of surgery. The operation went well and she is recovering OK. Not sure how long she will be in hospital. Anyway, Christine has had wonderful care from diagnosis, to meeting a specialist, to the surgery.
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