October 4, 2024 - Neepawa Banner & Press
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- Published on Thursday, October 3, 2024
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Right in the centre - Keep them poor & uninformed
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- Published on Thursday, October 3, 2024
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
Last year, about this time I wrote about the danger of the elites and allowing an elite group of people run organizations. I hope you think it’s a topic worth re-visiting. One of the organizations in question was the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba. I outlined how, over a few decades, a once vibrant, grassroots party let its organization and leadership to become, at best, mediocre. I got some definite feedback on that subject.
Another thought came to me today and that is, “Why do governments like keeping people poor and uninformed?”
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September 27, 2024 - Neepawa Banner & Press
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- Published on Friday, September 27, 2024
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The Sept. 27, 2024 edition of The Neepawa Banner & Press is 24 pages chock full of stories! In this week's edition, read about a Gladstone pumpkin business, two businesses now open at new locations in Neepawa, a donation to Habitat for humanity, a health care support worker strike and much more.As well, see our Farmers' Advocate feature on Pages 12-13 and Meet the Teachers on Pages 15-18.
Right in the centre - Beware of the promise makers
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- Published on Friday, September 27, 2024
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
The Provincial government announced some goals for energy production and conservation last week. Below are the main points and in italics I have written some things to watch for or to question about the policy.
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