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Ronald Reagan · NeepawaBy Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press Former US President Ronald Reagan said once, “The nine most feared words in the English language are, I’m here from the government and I’m here to help.” How true that is. Generally speaking, when governments get involved, they screw things up. The modern day economy is littered with examples. While well intentioned, most government initiatives are inefficient, expensive and misguided. But as a wise friend o…See the Story
Right in the centre - Some uncomfortable truths
Neepawa · NeepawaBy Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press Last week I wrote about the way we have developed our newspaper business model and how the Waddell family now has three papers. The Neepawa Banner & Press and now the Virden Empire Advance are owned by my wife Christine and myself with some input from our two sons, Mike and Rob. The Rivers Banner is owned by grandson Micah Waddell and as noted last week we manage it for him. I forgot to say last week that s…See the Story
Right in the centre - 35 years in the making
Neepawa · NeepawaNeepawa Banner & Press For the latest edition of the Banner & Press. we have pictures from NACI's grad ceremony, as well as William Morton's in Gladstone. Also there are details on the Midwest Baseball Regionals, held in Neepawa, results from a recent Neepawa DQ fundraiser and the upcoming Children's Business Fair. Those stories and more in the June 28th edition of the Neepawa Banner & Press.https://issuu.com/neepawabanner/docs/binder1_f1f…See the Story
June 28, 2024 - Neepawa Banner & Press
Neepawa · NeepawaNeepawa Banner & Press There were several notable and news-worthy events on the go in Neepawa this past week. Those include Paint with Pride, the Filipino Independence Parade and debut of a new exhibit at the Beautiful Plains Museum. On top of all that, updates for upgrades at the Ag Grounds, Habitat for Humanity's local efforts and much more in the June 21 edition of the Neepawa Banner & Press.See the Story
June 21, 2024 - Neepawa Banner & Press
Neepawa · NeepawaBy Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press I have often spoken and written along the following lines. In life, we need the four “F” words, namely Faith, Family, Friends and Finances. And we need to keep them in that order. I learned long ago the need for faith, it’s essential. My mother and father and two older brothers taught me the importance of family. When I joined into my wife Christine’s family, the Lobels at Virden, my appreciation of family g…See the Story
Right in the centre: Waddell Group purchases Virden Empire Advance
Neepawa · NeepawaNeepawa Banner & Press This week's Banner & Press features details on a drugs & weapons charge in the area. As well a feature story on a former Beautiful Plains resident's battle against cancer, while pursuing her education dreams. We also have stories on local road repairs, Gladstone's D-Day ceremony, the end results of the Tigers fight Cancer fundraiser and the passing of a bill into law for M.P. Dan Mazier. All that, plus our graduation s…See the Story
June 14, 2024 - Neepawa Banner & Press
Crime · NeepawaBy Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press I am a regular reader of newspapers and news websites. No surprise there, I guess. When I scan the news, what does surprise me, and I am certain surprises others, is how much arson, theft, assault and murder takes place. It is even more surprising that often the culprits have very long records. Why are we subjected to the tyranny of highly active repeat offenders?See the Story
Right in the centre - Crime needs to be curbed
Neepawa · NeepawaNeepawa Banner & Press Here are the links for this week’s Banner & Press. This edition features a story on Neepawa winning an award in economic development. As well, the results are in from the Smile Cookie campaign, support on its way for the Valley Life Family Worship Centre construction and the official opening of Super Thrifty in Neepawa. Those stories, plus our special Father's Day feature in the Neepawa Banner & Press.See the Story