Homebodies - Ahh, spring...
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- Published on Saturday, April 22, 2017
By Rita Friesen
The Neepawa Banner
The defeated snow banks, receding and retreating, bivouacked in the tree lines and fence lines, reluctantly give way to rivulets of tears, admitting the end of their dominance. The trees are showing signs of promises fulfilled, the buds now full second trimester round. It is good.
Observation - Apr. 21, 2017
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- Published on Friday, April 21, 2017
By Addy Oberlin
The country I grew up in is known for their love of flowers. So once in a while, I splurge and buy myself some to brighten up the house.
Right in the centre - Boldness needed
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- Published on Thursday, April 20, 2017
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
I think the biggest missing link in Manitoba is boldness. I don’t mean reckless actions, not at all, I mean bold, innovative action that will lift business and governments out of the miry clay. It seems that we have an abundance of caution and fear in Manitoba. It’s stifling.
Observation - Apr. 14, 2017
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- Published on Friday, April 14, 2017
By Addy Oberlin
The Neepawa Banner
This week is one of the most important weeks in Christian history. It is not only celebrating new life on the farms, fresh leaves on the trees and hotcrossbuns for breakfast, or chocolate eggs and bunnies.
Right in the centre - Budgets, results and realities aligning
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- Published on Thursday, April 13, 2017
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
The reality of balancing the provincial budget is looming large these days. The budget was announced on Tuesday, but several days ahead of that, the PC government made an announcement that may have huge implications. They announced that there would only be three hospitals in Winnipeg with acute emergency services. Amazingly enough, there was only a muted response from the opposition and among the general public, there was a bit of shock but also a resigned realization that having six emergency rooms in a city the size of Winnipeg isn’t sustainable.
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