Homebodies - Taking in the ordinary

Rita Friesen

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It was one of those little quotes included in the Reader’s Digest, under the heading ‘Advice on Life’ – ‘We’re all so busy chasing the extraordinary that we forget to stop and be grateful for the ordinary’, Brene Brown. Brené Brown studies human connection — our ability to empathize, belong, love. She has been a featured guest on TED talk and Oprah, the author of several books. I admire her values and appreciate her writing. 

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How to transform a fixer upper

Metro News Service

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The real estate market will always have its ups and downs, but real estate is an oft-profitable investment. Real estate investors do their investing for various reasons. Some see a house as a place to hang their hats for years and years, while others look at properties as nothing more than investments.

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Neepawa gun show continues to grow

Eoin Devereux

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The latest round of the Neepawa Wildlife Association’s (NWA) Gun and Collectibles Show was an overwhelming success. The event, held on Saturday, May 13 at the Yellowhead Arena, featured 32 total exhibitors, including booths for both business vendors and local service organizations. The vendors showcased a massive variety of rifles and air pistols. As well, a wide array of hunting peripherals, fishing and camping equipment were also connected to the day. 

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4-H food challenge

Eoin Devereux

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For many youngsters nowadays, their level of cooking expertise may be limited to simply whatever they’re able put in the microwave. That’s certainly not the case for members of the Manitoba 4-H Council, who put their culinary skills to the test at the 4-H Food Challenge in Neepawa.

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My perspective - What's old is new

Kate Jackman - Atkinson

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Often times, what’s old is new and in many ways, today’s businesses are returning to the tactics used by their predecessors over a century ago. The technology may have changed, but businesses are once again realizing that they need to take an active role in engaging with their customers, instead of just waiting for them to show up. 

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