Natural Health Products to undergo new regulations

By Miranda Leybourne

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Big changes are in the works for how Health Canada regulates self-care products, including cosmetics, natural health products (NHPs) and non-prescription drugs.

The federal government plans to develop new policies and proposals related to the Regulatory Transparency and Openness Framework (RTOF), which includes all the regulations and rules that companies must follow to sell products in this country.

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Pets with Santa

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Bell ringers needed for kettle campaign

By Miranda Leybourne

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The Salvation Army in Neepawa is looking for volunteer bell ringers for their annual Christmas Kettle campaign. 

Amanda Naughton-Gale, community services representative at the Neepawa Salvation Army, says even if people can only volunteer an hour or two, it would still make a difference for the campaign, which kicks off on Nov. 26 and runs until the week before Christmas.

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Foundation’s Jail N Bail a success

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Photos by Tony Eu. Left: Brent Hunter spent some time behind bars in support of the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation. Right: “Judge” Ivan Traill tried to keep “prisoner” Jean Forsman from making an escape.

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On Friday, Nov. 18, the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation held their first ever Jail N Bail fundraiser with six volunteer “prisoners”.

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North Agassiz UCW meet in Neepawa

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North Agassiz UCW

The Neepawa United Church hosted the 2016 North Agassiz Fall Rally, with 38 ladies from across North Agassiz Presbyterial present. 

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