My perspective -We can be like Buffett
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- Published on Thursday, February 23, 2017
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
“Greed is good,” proclaimed Gordon Gekko, the fictional corporate raider in Oliver Stone’s 1987 movie Wall Street. Written as a story about the perils of greed, it was adopted by a generation (or two) of bankers and executives as a kind of manta. Then 10 years ago, the Great Recession hit and the general public began to realize that for the vast majority of them, “Greed is good” was coming at their expense. It came in waves of factory closures, home foreclosures, business restructuring and aggressive cost cutting. It came with stories of deals that were technically legal, but while they may have followed the letter of the law, they weren’t true to the intent.
Where are they now? - 1970-1971 Pee-wees
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- Published on Thursday, February 23, 2017
By Rick Sparling
The Neepawa Press
Rick Fraser graduated from NACI in 1977 and went to the University of Manitoba for a year, before heading to Brandon, where he graduated with a degree in Science. He applied for the R.C.M.P and during his waiting period, drove truck for almost a year. He was accepted in 1982, at which time, he married Anita Harkness (they graduated from NACI together). Rick had several postings over the years, all in B.C., including postings in Kelowna, Houston, Cranbrook, Quadra Island, Duncan and is currently in Ladysmith. He is still active with running and biking. The Frasers have two children, Chelsea and Ben, and they have three grandchildren.
Natives inch closer to playoff spot
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By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
A three goal effort from Reigan Buchanan, coupled with a four point night from Nolan Richards (two goals - two assists), helped to lift the Neepawa Natives to their fifth win in their last six games (5-0-1). Their latest triumph was a 5-3 victory over the Waywayseecappo Wolverines on Wednesday, Feb. 22. That combined with Swan Valley’s loss to Wayway the previous night, has lifted Neepawa to within a single point of the Stampeders in the standings for the final MJHL playoff spot.
Bud 'n Bloom looking to grow
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- Published on Thursday, February 23, 2017
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The ongoing search for extra space continues for Budz ’n Bloom Daycare. The facility, which currently operates out of a 4,400 square foot location on Hamilton Street in Neepawa has been working for over two years on a multi-phased expansion plan. On Tuesday, Feb. 7, staff and board members provided an update to Neepawa Town Council on their progress.
