Right in the Centre - Change speed zones now!
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- Published on Friday, August 4, 2023
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
The past two columns have been about highways within towns. The issue I have with Highways, or Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure, is that they have a hugely difficult process for doing something as simple as changing speed zones. The particular question I have is: Why have they not lowered the speed limit east of Neepawa on Hwy. 16 at the eastern boundary of the town limits? The amount of traffic on that piece of road is going to lead to accidents and possibly death that could well be at a reduced risk of happening if the speed limit was lowered. Currently it is 100 km/hr and that is senseless.
July 28, 2023 - Neepawa Banner & Press
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- Published on Friday, July 28, 2023
Neepawa Banner & Press
In this week's of the Banner & Press, plenty of coverage on the Riverbend, ArtsForward, Farmery Tours (R.A.F.T.) events last weekend. As well, stories on the Bike Park, mobile home licensing fees & misc council updates. Those stories and more in the Neepawa Banner & Press.
Right in the Centre - The government should be embarrassed
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- Published on Friday, July 28, 2023
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
In preparation for last week’s column where I challenged Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure about highway speeds in our towns, I was forced through a convoluted and complicated process. The process the government has set up is made complicated to discourage questions. But, here’s how it all came down. I phoned highways and the very nice person on the phone took my message where I was asking to speak to one of the two head people at highways in the Brandon Regional office. No response for several days. So, I phoned again and talked to the nice person but was advised that I would have to talk to a Media Engagement Specialist.
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July 21, 2023 - Neepawa Banner & Press
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- Published on Friday, July 21, 2023
Neepawa Banner & Press
In this week's Banner & Press, the groundbreaking for Neepawa's new hotel, the Town of Neepawa's request for opinions related to active transportation and multiple updates on our local baseball clubs at Minor Ball Provincials. Those stories, plus more in the Neepawa Banner & Press.
