Minnedosa mayor pleased with response from rec centre forum
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- Published on Friday, January 30, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
Just under 100 people attended a public forum in Minnedosa on Monday, Jan. 26, to learn more about the construction of a proposed regional events centre. The project has been in the works since 2009 and would include a new hockey arena that will replace the existing ice rink, which was built in 1947.
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Neepawa Chamber looks to past and future
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- Published on Thursday, January 29, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
Thanks to some successful events last year, the Neepawa and District Chamber of Commerce annual general meeting, held last week, was cause for optimism. Held over the lunch hour last Thursday, about 23 people attended the meeting to hear about the organization’s activities in 2014 as well as plans for the upcoming year.
Live curling on WCG channel 12
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- Published on Thursday, January 29, 2015
By Sheila Runions
Secretary-Treasurer
Loyal viewers of WCG-TV Rivers Channel 12 will know that Brandon’s Super League curling games are aired every Wednesday evening at 8:30 p.m. That league ended for another season on Jan. 25 (be sure to tune in again next October for the 2015-16 season), but curling is not yet completed. Our fibre connection with the head office in Brandon allows us to air live coverage of this year’s Safeway Championship Curling (as well as many other live events). Those who subscribe to television services in Rivers through Westman Communications Group will be able to watch some great curling from the comfort of their own home!
Cystic fibrosis patient looks to curling for cure
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- Published on Monday, January 26, 2015
By Alan Gillies
G.E.M. Media
Carla Bullied’s 13-year-old son, Dallas Jonasson, has cystic fibrosis.
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common fatal genetic disease affecting Canadian children and young adults. There is no cure.
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High school apprenticeship program
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- Published on Monday, January 26, 2015
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Beautiful Plains School Division Board of Trustees
Several years ago, the provincial government realized the need for more tradespeople, as many young people were opting for a different career path. It’s estimated that there will be a need for 15,000 to 20,000 tradespeople in the province of Manitoba in the next few years as the existing tradespeople are aging and retiring. Due to this, the high school apprenticeship program was introduced as an important component of preparing students interested for a future in the trades.
