Are we actually surprised?
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- Published on Thursday, October 9, 2014
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
In a column that was posted on-line Tuesday morning, Winnipeg Free Press columnist, Nick Martin said, 鈥溗悠� is dead last among Canadian provinces in math, science, and reading --- and this time it鈥檚 Canadian ministers of education doing the testing. It鈥檚 devastating news for our education system.
A different history
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- Published on Thursday, October 9, 2014
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
Almost 20 years ago, something dramatic happened that will change history, but not necessarily in the way one might think.
Music, music, music...
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- Published on Wednesday, October 8, 2014
By Rita Friesen
The power of music is a mystery. It can set a mood, destroy a mood or enhance a mood. For those of us who have grown up in the church, one of the fist little songs we learned was 鈥淛esus Loves Me鈥�. Not every hymn book today contains these words, but I know, if you have the opportunity to sing with our friends in care facilities, the residents all know the words and love to sing along.
Harnessing the potential
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- Published on Thursday, October 2, 2014
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
There鈥檚 nothing like a little world news to make you feel like you should aim higher. While young people tend to get a bad rap for causing trouble, being disengaged or not contributing to the greater community, today鈥檚 young people are also doing some truly remarkable things.
Wake up and smell the money!
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- Published on Thursday, October 2, 2014
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
Some say there are no problems, only opportunities.
If that鈥檚 the case, then Neepawa has a huge opportunity because at first glance, the town sure has a major problem.
