Canadian farm writers get a taste of Neepawa

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Photos by Kevin Geisheimer, Hylife Foods

Neepawa businesses HyLife and The Farmery were on the itinerary for the Canadian Farm Writers Association tour. A pork cook-off was conducted complete with a panel of judges.

By Ken Waddell

Neepawa Banner & Press

A large contingent from the Canadian Farm Writers Association converged on Neepawa on Sept. 21 to tour two local businesses. The group had a tour of the Farmery brewery and attended an information presentation by HyLife. Both local businesses showcased their growth and success as local Ag industry companies in expansion mode.

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Real Estate - Did you know? Oct.5

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Metro Creative Connection

Real estate agents help buyers and sellers through the often complicated process of navigating the real estate market. Individuals not only want to find an agent with expertise, but also one with whom they have a strong rapport.

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You and Your Health - Instability - A common cause of low back pain

By Dr. Mark Perrett

BSCs DC Chiropractor

Patients often visit our office with reoccurring back pain.  The problem will come on “out of the blue”, by doing simple activities such as putting on socks, sneezing, or getting out of a chair.  People often “have been everywhere” and only received short term relief from the acting therapist or Chiropractor.  Most people with this history simply resign to the fact that they have arthritis or a “bad back”.

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Rural families see green under Pallister’s carbon tax

By Wab Kinew

Leader of MB NDP

Saturday, Sept. 1 was supposed to be the first day of Brian Pallister’s carbon tax on rural families and businesses. It’s not being implemented yet, because my NDP colleagues and I stopped him, at least for a few months.

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McLaughlin GM fundraiser supports STARS

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Ryan McLaughlin (centre) presents a cheque for $3,000 to the representatives of STARS Air Ambulance on Thursday, Sept. 27.

Auto dealership donates to emergency air service

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

A Neepawa business recently used its own anniversary celebration as a means to support a very important emergency service. On Friday, Sept. 21, McLaughlin GM in Neepawa held their 10th anniversary barbecue. As part of those festivities, they accepted donations for STARS Air Ambulance.

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