Friday, November 4, 2022 - Neepawa Banner & Press
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In this week's Banner & Press, we have the official results of the municipal elections across our region. As well, details on a huge concert held at the Roxy Theatre, road repair progress in Neepawa & some good results for our high school's football and hockey teams. That, and an exceptional B Section this week focused on Remembrance Day and the women's efforts during war time. All that, and much more in this week's Neepawa Banner & Press.
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Right in the centre - Some basic facts about newspapers
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By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
Dozens of times per week we get various press releases. They are important in the newspaper industry. By way of press releases, we find out what governments are up to, what organizations have planned for programs or meetings, what local events might be happening and a whole host of other items.
The problem is a newspaper can’t live on printing press releases. A newspaper needs ads to survive. And surviving isn’t enough, a business needs to thrive, to pay the print bill, distiribution costs and oh, yes, the staff.
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Friday, October 28, 2022 - Neepawa Banner & Press
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This week's Banner & Press looks at the return of the 24 team Neepawa Filipino Basketball League, after a two year hiatus. As well, the final town Council meeting before the election was held in Neepawa. Plus, updates on the construction happening at the old Co-op building and the early bird winner for the Farm & Leisure Lotto. To top it all off, there is also the Farmers' Advocate for October, in this week's Neepawa Banner & Press.
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Right in the centre - Standing up to the feds
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By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
This past week, Alberta’s premier Danielle Smith was sworn in, named her cabinet and presided over an AGM. She brought a lot of people into cabinet, among them her leadership rivals. She also laid down some rules for how to deal with Ottawa. Other than Quebec, no other province has been so vocal in their complaints about how they are treated by Ottawa.
