Cold snaps and vehicles
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- Published on Sunday, January 7, 2018
Micah Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
Manitoba has always been a less than pleasant place for vehicles in the winter. This recent sudden cold snap has put many motorists in a bind where other years most residents have prepared their vehicles accordingly for the cold. During the Christmas holidays, Manitoba has dealt with colder then average temperatures, going as low as -35 without factoring in wind chill. Manitobans have had time for preparation in most recent years, where it has gotten cold suddenly but only for a couple of days giving people a rude awakening and making them aware of the need to check the battery and change the oil.
Faithfully Yours - Their silent war
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- Published on Sunday, January 7, 2018
Neil Strohschein
Neepawa Banner & Press
We’ve celebrated another anniversary in our home. As I write these words, it’s 12 years since my wife had the stroke that nearly took her life. She is a survivor. Her story has inspired many others to believe that they can recover from similar setbacks (physical or emotional) in their own lives. But this column isn’t about us. It’s about the many others in this paper’s coverage area who are battling chronic illness. You might be one of them; or you probably know someone who is.
Out of Helen's kitchen - Country Chili
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- Published on Saturday, January 6, 2018
Helen Drysdale
Neepawa Banner & Press
A pot of bubbling chili on a cold winter day fills your soul with warmth. With all chili’s, the degree of heat is up to you. Add more or less of chili powder and red pepper flakes to suit your family’s taste.
Homebodies - Confession time...
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- Published on Saturday, January 6, 2018
Rita Friesen
Neepawa Banner & Press
With the need to start the year off with a clean slate, I confess I stole a day. Back in the busyness of December, there was a cancellation of a day’s commitments. Oh, I could have found a dozen ‘duty’ things to do. And I love doing my duty, as I perceive it. Not so much if others dictate them! My choice was to not let anyone know that I was expectantly at home, and free. Not this day, I wanted it to myself.
