Right in the Centre - Learning from the past
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- Published on Friday, June 19, 2020
By Ken Wadddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
I have often said and written words to this effect. “The past is great place to visit but it’s a poor place to live.” Horrible things happened in the past and obviously horrible things are happening today. There are practical solutions that include discussions, reconciliation and actions. Tearing down statues and defacing historic buildings isn’t a solution.
COVID-19 update - June 17, 2020
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- Published on Wednesday, June 17, 2020
1:21 p.m. Final details for phase three reopening unveiled
Following feedback from the public, the Manitoba government is releasing its plan to further ease public health restrictions and continue safely restoring services, effective June 21. Premier Brian Pallister said this final plan is based on public health advice, consultation with key sectors and feedback from the public.
Friday, June 12, 2020 Neepawa Banner & Press
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- Published on Friday, June 12, 2020
Get the latest news online with the Neepawa Banner & Press! Click the front page image at the bottom to see the pages from this week, or click the link below to flip through the whole paper on issuu.com.
In this week's paper, check out some great wildlife photos captured by the staff, find out about the new community garden in Neepawa, see what local athlete has been recruited to the Prairie Football Conference and much more!
Don't forget to pick up a hard copy of the Banner & Press so you don't miss out on some great deals in the flyers! In this week's, you can find Harris Pharmacy, Rona, Peavey Mart and Giant Tiger, depending on where you pick up your paper.
Right in the centre - Finding the foundation
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- Published on Friday, June 12, 2020
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
Millions of words and tons of ink have been poured out decrying the state of visible minorities and poor people in Canada and the United States. That we still have minority and poverty issues in North America is both disappointing and discouraging, but it should not be surprising.
All the tragic events of the past days, years and decades show that while, in general, we have life pretty good, we have some disastrous gaps in our society.
We need to step back and push the reset button.
