My perspective - What does it mean to be Canadian?
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- Published on Thursday, June 29, 2017
Kate Jackman - Atkinson
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What does it mean to be Canadian? As the country prepares to celebrate its 150th birthday, many people, myself included, are asking this question. I was born in this country, as were my parents, you would think I would know what it means to be Canadian, but I don’t.
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Right in the centre - Chasing myths
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- Published on Thursday, June 29, 2017
Ken Waddell
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In my recent reading I have come across two very interesting columns. One is by a well known Manitoba columnist and he states that people waste a lot of time on their computers and he particularly targets Twitter. Probably the most famous Twitter user is U.S president Donald Trump. He often blurts out something on Twitter. I have never used Twitter. I think maybe this paper has a Twitter account. Younger smarter people than me can use it if they wish. I think it is largely a waste of time and energy. That’s my opinion.
My perspective -Beyond “pink” and “blue”
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- Published on Thursday, June 22, 2017
Kate Jackman - Atkinson
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This month, many young men and women will be graduating from high school and many more will be planning their future careers. These are uneasy times, the last few decades have seen a huge shift in the types of work people do, the jobs that are growing and the jobs that are dwindling.
Right in the centre -Taxes, drugs and school buildings
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- Published on Thursday, June 22, 2017
Ken Waddell
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The provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan are having some disagreements with the federal government. Neither province likes how the feds are steamrolling out a carbon tax. Saskatchewan seems totally opposed and Manitoba is somewhat opposed. Let it be said, I am totally opposed to a “carbon tax” for several reasons.
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My perspective - Good work, quietly done
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- Published on Thursday, June 15, 2017
Kate Jackman - Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
Concern for the environment is something that unites most Canadians. Whether or not it’s because our national persona is tied up in a combination of wheat fields gently blowing in the wind and pristine lakes and woods, protecting our landscape is a cause that’s very close to most Canadians’ hearts. While most Canadians agree on the importance of protecting the environment, many disagree about how best to accomplish this goal.
