Faithfully yours - How much is enough?
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- Published on Sunday, May 21, 2017
Neil Strohschein
The Neepawa Banner
As promised in their campaign, Manitoba’s government has introduced legislation that limits pay increases for government employees. This is one element in an overall plan to reduce the rate of increase in the provincial governments annual expenditures. The other is to look for efficiencies in the system—something that, in my view, may be much more difficult to achieve.
Help plants survive the sizzling summer heat
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- Published on Saturday, May 20, 2017
Metro News Service
The Neepawa Banner
summer the most enjoyable time of year, as the summer sun and warm breezes make the season perfect for rest and relaxation. But the months of June, July and August, which are often characterized by rising temperatures and stifling humidity, can be tough to endure as well.
Observation - May 18
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- Published on Saturday, May 20, 2017
Addy Oberlin
The Neepawa Banner
The grass is green, the dandelions are a beautiful yellow, growing on the south side of the house. The trees in our neighborhood are sprouting and the lilac bush and raspberry bushes are showing their new growth. I even heard a few lawnmowers already.
Homebodies - Taking in the ordinary
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- Published on Saturday, May 20, 2017
Rita Friesen
The Neepawa Banner
It was one of those little quotes included in the Reader’s Digest, under the heading ‘Advice on Life’ – ‘We’re all so busy chasing the extraordinary that we forget to stop and be grateful for the ordinary’, Brene Brown. Brené Brown studies human connection — our ability to empathize, belong, love. She has been a featured guest on TED talk and Oprah, the author of several books. I admire her values and appreciate her writing.
