Marketing is social
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- Published on Wednesday, September 23, 2015
By Vern May
Minnedosa & Area Community Development Corporation
“Well, no… I don’t have a plan, per se. That’s what we have an economic development officer for.” These were the words that unraveled what appeared to be a strong campaign of an aspiring mayor during a recent municipal election. The candidate had been asked about their plan for business retention and growth in their community.
Homebodies - The battle for the lawn
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- Published on Sunday, September 20, 2015
By Rita Friesen
The Neepawa Banner
It has been an ongoing battle, the moles and I. They have been winning. Please note the past tense!
What the mirror doesn’t tell you
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- Published on Saturday, September 19, 2015
Submitted by Tara Kauenhofen
The Neepawa Banner
You know that moment as you’re getting ready for your day, hair is done, make-up is on, clothes picked out, the one where you're feeling alright about yourself and the way you look?
Faithfully yours - Building a responsible society, part 2
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- Published on Saturday, September 19, 2015
By Neil Strohschein
The Neepawa Banner
In last week’s column, I noted how rural communities were built by people who refused to buy into the idea that “The world owes us a living.” They believed that their communities would only be as good as the contributions they made to building them.
Read more: Faithfully yours - Building a responsible society, part 2
My perspective - Election madness
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- Published on Friday, September 18, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
Slowly but surely, candidate signs are going up across the constituency. But they aren’t the only signs that we’re in the midst of an election.
