Local agronomist recognized for outstanding work
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- Published on Thursday, January 28, 2016
Submitted photo. From left: Luc Maenen (former Director General, International Plant Nutrition Institute), Dr. Cynthia Grant (centre) and Bob McNaughton (Chairman, Fertilizer Industry Round Table) at the FIRT awards ceremony.
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Dr. Cynthia Grant of Minnedosa has made her final year with the Agriculture Canada Research Centre in Brandon one to remember. Grant graduated with her Ph. D in Soil Chemistry from the University of Manitoba in 1986 and has worked in the Brandon research centre as a soil scientist from her graduation to her recent retirement.
Does the public library matter to you?
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- Published on Thursday, January 28, 2016
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Neepawa Public Library
The Neepawa Public Library is one of our greatest assets, providing recreation, learning and leisure opportunities for the entire community. Now you have an opportunity to help chart the library’s future direction by volunteering to serve on the local board.
Have a heart this February
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- Published on Thursday, January 28, 2016
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Jean Borchardt
Once again we will be reaching out to the Neepawa and surrounding area residents to support the Heart and Stroke Campaign.
We will be having a table set up at the Neepawa Gladstone Co-op every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday for the month of February, from 10 a.m. -1 p.m. and 1-4 p.m.
NACI Varsity Girls win big over Elton
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- Published on Wednesday, January 27, 2016
NACI's Dani Hanke (4) putsup a shot on the Elton net
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The varsity girls basketball team for Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (NACI) continues to dominate its opposition. The latest example of its strength was a 73-34 win over the Elton Sabers.
Salvation Army optimistic about 2016
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- Published on Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Photo by Eoin Devereux. Amanda Naughton-Gale of the Salvation Army spoke to the Neepawa Rotary Club on Friday, Jan. 22.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Neepawa’s Salvation Army is hopeful that 2016 will be the year they’re finally able to expand. On Friday, Jan. 22, Manager Amanda Naughton-Gale spoke to the members of the Neepawa Rotary Club, during the group’s weekly luncheon and meeting. She provided an update on the operation of the thrift store and the use of the hamper program.
