My perspective - Back to our roots
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- Published on Friday, October 9, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
Once upon a time, in this country’s early days, most Canadians lived outside of the cities. A hundred or so years ago, Canadians predominantly lived on farms or in small farming, fishing, logging or mining towns. However, during the 1900s, many Canadians left these rural areas for the cities, which offered a better life, characterized by electricity, indoor plumbing and a social life not possible when town was so far away.
Right in the centre - Keeping it all going
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- Published on Thursday, October 8, 2015
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
Every week it seems we get a report from somewhere about a newspaper closing. Closing a paper is much different than selling a paper. As most readers know, The Neepawa Banner recently bought out the Neepawa Press. Most of the closures could have been avoided.
Election 2015 - Working in Parliament
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- Published on Thursday, October 8, 2015
Banner Staff
The Neepawa Banner
Until the federal election on October 19th, the Neepawa Banner will be talking to the candidates about the issues that matter to local voters. Check back as we ask the candidates for their views on a new topic each week.
If you are elected, but your party doesn’t form the government, how would you work with the government and other MPs?
Selkirk tops Neepawa in MJHL action
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- Published on Thursday, October 8, 2015
Photo courtesy of Alan Gillies/GEM Media. Griffin Chwaliboga (5) and the Neepawa Natives faced Selkirk on Wed., Oct. 7.
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
A pair of goals by forward Ty Kraus, helped to secure a 4-1 victory for the visiting Selkirk Steelers over the Neepawa Natives on Wednesday, Oct. 7.
