Neepawa nominated for economic development award
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- Published on Monday, November 20, 2017
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Pictured (L to R): EDAM president and economic development officer for Neepawa, Marilyn Crewe, minister of education and training Ian Wishart, Manitoba Agriculture industrial development leader Grant Carlson (nominee – Roquette), Association of Manitoba Municipalities executive director Joe Masi, Vern May (nominee – Rising Star), Chantelle Parrott (nominee – Big Idea) and Shane Li (nominee – Rising Star).
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Neepawa Banner & Press
Neepawa has received recognition for its involvement with “What’s the Big Idea?”. Earlier this month, Portage la Prairie hosted the Economic Developers Association of Manitoba (EDAM) fall forum. EDAM was formed in 1993 to improve communication, contact and liaison within the economic development profession.
Kenton's Remembrance Day service
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- Published on Monday, November 20, 2017
By Pauulette Wiens
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People gathered at Kenton Memorial Hall on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 10:45 a.m. for the Remembrance Day service, held to honour and remember those who served and are serving today for our freedom. Pianist for the morning was Eileen Kent; emcee was Kenton Legion Branch No. 118 President Mike Ramsden. He welcomed everyone and told us Shilo soldiers were not in attendance, due to bad weather the night before. Everyone sang O Canada.
Cattle producers look to the future
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- Published on Monday, November 20, 2017
Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
With the cows now home and the bales stacked, beef producers across Manitoba have begun to look to the future. This fall, Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) have been holding their annual district meetings to discuss issues of importance to producers and the future of the industry.
Help our community flourish forever!
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- Published on Sunday, November 19, 2017
By Donna Falkevitch
Director, Rivers & Area Community Foundation
Rivers & Area Community Foundation (RACF) encourages residents of Riverdale and surrounding area to make a monetary donation to RACF on Saturday, Nov. 18 as part of Endow Manitoba’s 24-Hour Giving Challenge.
Over 40 in Gladstone 4-H
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- Published on Sunday, November 19, 2017
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Gladstone 4-H Hand-Workers Executive: (left to right) Mandy Anderson, Laci Buydens, Nikki Anderson, Siobhan Yorke-Ashman (standing), Keira Reimer (seated), Rylee Wiebe.
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Neepawa Banner & Press
The Gladstone Handi-Workers 4-H Club has grown to over 40 members this year, with over a dozen projects, and a budget of about $5,000. At the first meeting in September, members elected a new executive: President, Nikki Anderson; Vice-President, Laci Buydens; Secretary, Keira Reimer; Treasurer, Mandy Anderson; Club Reporter, Rylee Wiebe; Scrapbook Keeper, Siobhan Yorke-Ashman. Kynda Pollard continues as head leader.
