Right in the centre - To change or not to change
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- Published on Thursday, January 14, 2016
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
One of the key phrases a person hears in meetings is “That’s how we have always done it.” Seven words that can either be the basis of an organization or the death knell. How does one know the difference?
Homebodies - Neither eccentric nor strange
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- Published on Sunday, January 10, 2016
By Rita Friesen
The Neepawa Banner
Technology has invaded my home. It has become ‘normal’ for me to spend time chatting with my sister via Skype. I get to see her home, enjoy the sound of her laughter and read her facial expressions. Tonight, we reflected on aspects of our shared childhood.
Faithfully yours - The politics of fear
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- Published on Saturday, January 9, 2016
By Neil Strohschein
The Neepawa Banner
As I write these words, election fever is building in the United States. This coming November, Americans will elect a new President. Those running to succeed Barak Obama have been on the campaign trail since last August. This campaign could be one of the ugliest in recent history.
Right in the centre - Words plus math should equal truth
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- Published on Friday, January 8, 2016
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
“Words are important”, if I remember correctly, was the title of an English text back in my school days. It’s also a true statement. Words are important along with the story they weave, the facts they support and the opinions they describe.
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My perspective - Family, friends, community
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- Published on Thursday, January 7, 2016
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
As 2015 becomes 2016, many people find themselves looking at ways to make the next year better than the last. It’s a natural time to take stock of the past year and look at changes that can be made going forward.
