My perspective - Which do we want?
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- Published on Friday, August 7, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
When it comes to the viability of rural Canada, one of the most important factors is connectivity. It can’t be underestimated.
Right in the centre - Why we should love elections
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- Published on Thursday, August 6, 2015
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
We are now into a federal election campaign. It will be a long campaign and many people will wrinkle their nose at such a long campaign, we shouldn’t. We should be thankful. Compared to some countries where they don’t have fair elections or hold elections at all, we are a very well off country. Over the next number of weeks, people will get a chance to hear the leaders, hear the candidates and to decide how they want to vote. If you don’t vote, you have no reason to complain. It’s that simple. If you are going to complain about the government, then get out and vote. If you aren’t going to vote, then keep your mouth shut, you have no basis to speak.
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Bambi coming to Gladstone. Don't let here doe eyes fool you
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- Published on Thursday, August 6, 2015
Submitted photo. Samantha Hall aka Bambi
By Vern May
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At 23 years old, many of us are still discovering our path, trying on different hats until we find the one that best fits. It’s safe to say that few young adults are well established in their careers that age – which is what makes Samantha Hall’s story so intriguing. Hailing from Vancouver, Hall is headed for Manitoba this fall with appearances in Minnedosa and Gladstone as part of CWE Wrestling’s ‘Girls, Girls, Girls’ professional wrestling tour.
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Neepawa hosts provincial golf championship
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- Published on Thursday, August 6, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
The best golfers from across Manitoba have gathered in Neepawa for the Rural Men’s Provincial Championship. The event, which is scheduled for Aug 8-9, at the Neepawa Golf and Country Club (NGCC), will feature 42 competitors, divided into three different categories, the junior, senior and men’s divisions.
