Teepee a new attraction for visitors to RMNP
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- Published on Friday, May 20, 2016
Photo by John Drinkwater. Raising of poles to form a teepee framework.
By John Drinkwater
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
On Wednesday, May 11, a group of Parks Canada staff received training in the raising of a teepee. Instruction took place near the Administration Building in RMNP and was conducted by Art Gordon. Gordon, originally from Swan Lake, MB, now resides in Minnedosa and has been building teepees for many years. An Ojibway, he has worked with Cree and Dakota people, learning their cultures and some of their language.
‘Trojan horse’ bill could have huge impact
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- Published on Friday, May 20, 2016
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
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Last week, farmers, hunters and anglers breathed a collective sigh of relief. The controversial federal bill, C-246, the Modernizing Animal Protections Act, came for second reading in the House of Commons, but doesn’t appear to have the support of government.
Hats off to spring fling participants
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- Published on Thursday, May 19, 2016
Submitted photo. First Place Winners of the Spring Fling Hat Decorating Contest: Charlie Smith and Irene Pasowisty.
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On Tuesday, May 10, the Resident Family Council hosted their annual “Spring Fling” at Country Meadows Personal Care Home. The afternoon consisted of a prize table and a bake sale to fundraise for purchases they will make for the care home.
McGillivray recognized for 50 years of membership
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- Published on Thursday, May 19, 2016
Submitted photo. Roy McGillivray (left) received a certificate to recognize his 50 years as a member of Rotary at the club’s recent Paul Harris Evening. The award was presented by Ken Krebs, District 5550 Governor.
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On April 28, the Rotary Club of Neepawa held its annual Paul Harris Evening, honouring the support given to the Rotary Foundation for local and international projects. At the event, Roy McGillivray was given a certificate recognizing his 50 years as a member of Rotary.
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Positive response to economic development forum
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- Published on Thursday, May 19, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
New ideas on economic development were plentiful at the Economic Developers Association of Manitoba (EDAM) spring forum.
The event was co-hosted by Neepawa and Minnedosa from May 11-13 and featured 75 representatives from 52 different municipalities and organizations from across Manitoba. Those numbers made it one of the most well attended EDAM events in the past decade.
