Local author and illustrator team bring nature mindfulness to life for kids in new book

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Published on Saturday, January 27, 2018

Photo by Miranda Leybourne
The illustrator Emily MacDonald (left) and author Jessie Klassen (centre) presented a copy of The Sapling to Debbie Unger (right) at the Neepawa Public Library.

Miranda Leybourne
Neepawa Banner & Press

Jessie Klassen has always felt a strong connection to nature. Growing up on her parents’ farm near Tenby, Man., she learned to look towards the natural world for peace and inspiration. Now, Klassen spends her time on her family farm with her husband and three children, writing for various newsletters as well as her blog (jessieklassen.com). And now, Klassen can add published author to her list of accomplishments: just before Christmas, her book The Sapling, illustrated by Minnedosa artist Emily MacDonald, was published. “A tiny maple seed had blown in on the breeze and happens to land beside a great big Maple Tree.

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Homebodies - First World problems….

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Published on Saturday, January 27, 2018

Rita Friesen
Neepawa Banner & Press

Unfortunately, a pair of my black leather dress gloves went AWOL. I know from where they disappeared. Now, alas, I have to wear my brown leather dress gloves with my black boots. I know how very petty that sounds even as I write it. But I want black gloves with black boots. I have almost always had black gloves with black boots. See how very deep my problem is? And I know it is a first world problem.  There are many even in this first world country in which I live that do not have any gloves to go with any boots. In Third World countries the situation is often dire to the point of little or no clothing or clothing choices.

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Neepawa tourism stakeholders plan new brand

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Published on Friday, January 26, 2018

Banner Staff
Neepawa Banner & Press

Neepawa and area may be launching a new branding process for tourism. In recent years, and especially since the demise of the world renowned Neepawa Lily Festival, there has not been a coordinated branding effort in the area. In the past few years, the Town of Neepawa has spent almost zero dollars on tourism but has stepped up with a major commitment of $10,000 per year for three years to cover start-up costs for new tourism initiatives. Travel Manitoba’s contribution is rounded up to $25,000.

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Let's talk science a big hit with kids

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Published on Friday, January 26, 2018