Homebodies - Surrounded by life, do we really see our world?

By Rita Friesen

The Neepawa Banner

The presentation was part of an all day seminar. The topic was compassion. Interesting presenters and a thought provoking group of people.

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Faithfully yours - Lessons we must never forget, part three

By Neil Strohschein

The Neepawa Banner

In one of his many encounters with the Jewish religious leaders, Jesus met an expert in the Law of Moses who wanted to know what he had to do in order to inherit eternal life. Jesus told him: “Love God with all your heart, soul, strength and mind; love your neighbor as yourself.”

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Right in the centre - Making the best of what you have

By Ken Waddell

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

The Winnipeg School Division is asking the province to build three new schools. Considering how long Steinbach and Winkler have waited for new schools, asking for three may be a stretch.

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My perspective - Experience and remembrance

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

Every year, the Neepawa Banner publishes a special Remembrance Day feature.  The space is supported by local advertisers and includes first hand accounts of those who have experienced war, either at home or abroad. 

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So What?

By Vern May

Minnedosa & Area Community Development Corporation

Sometimes the complacency I encounter in rural Manitoba drives me nuts! For example, there are those who will say, “So we’re a bedroom community for Brandon, there’s nothing wrong with that. If that’s our identity, so what?”

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