My perspective - An unnecessary tax

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

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Over the last month or so, battles against seasonal ailments have kept many people at home. Increasingly, this is what we are being told by health professionals; stay home when sick to avoid spreading germs.  But for some employees, this isn’t an option.

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Faithfully yours - What true charity is

By Neil Strohschein

The Neepawa Banner

Every so often, major newspapers will feature photos of corporate executives and their friends attending gala evenings in support of local charitable organizations (COs).

Here’s how these evenings work.

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Homebodies - When you feel alone, reach out

By Rita Friesen

The Neepawa Banner

The past several weeks have been tough slugging with my studies. I feel a need for frivolity coming on. For starters, I decided to practice what I teach. I encourage people who feel alone or lonely to reach out. We are not mind readers and can’t know what someone else needs. 

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Right in the centre - Neepawa, Minnedosa, we have a problem

By Ken Waddell

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

Yes, you read the headline correctly. WE have a problem.

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Popular Cherokee leads the way for image and capability

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Photo by Ben Castle. In the mango tango pearl of our test model, the styling is both distinctive and attractive.

By Ben Castle

The Neepawa Banner

The original compact Cherokee SUV of 1984 was a pioneer in being one of the first SUVs to combine a genuinely good and refined on-road driving experience with legendary off-road ability, thanks to its unibody construction. It enjoyed a 17 year production run with minimal changes.  

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