Right in the Centre - If it's news it will likely appear in this paper
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- Published on Thursday, August 15, 2024
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
It’s closing in on 35 years since I wrote my first column. When we started our first newspaper in 1989, I decided there were certain things I would not accept as advertisements even if they were legal. One decision was easy as cigarette ads had already been made illegal earlier that year.
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August 9, 2024 - Neepawa Banner & Press
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- Published on Thursday, August 8, 2024
Neepawa Banner & Press
In the latest edition of the Banner & Press we take a look at the Manitoba Youth Beef Round-up in Neepawa. As well, a feature on the two resident doctors at the Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic and an update on the results from the Manawaka Garden pARTy. Those stories, plus sports and our Minnedosa Fun Fest feature in the August 9th edition of the Neepawa Banner & Press.
Right in the centre - Dead wood in many places
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- Published on Thursday, August 8, 2024
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
The Town of Jasper is but the latest victim of a wildfire. The Jasper situation is really bad, with hundreds of homes burned and the whole town evacuated.
Many years ago, it was pointed out to the federal government that a national wild fire strategy was needed. How many more homes and businesses have to be destroyed before reality sets in and solutions come to the surface?
I could be way wrong, and would welcome being corrected, but it seems to me that Parks Canada’s efforts to do anything in a correct, pro-active and effective way is lacking in evidence.
Right in the centre - Olympics opening ceremonies not surprising but very disappointing
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- Published on Saturday, August 3, 2024
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
The world was looking forward to seeing the beginning of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
It’s still a great show but the opening was severely smeared by a crude and lewd portions of the Opening Ceremonies.
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