Out of Helen's Kitchen - Preserves

By Helen Drysdale

Neepawa Banner & Press

Despite the heat and lack of rain, my garden is producing. For those who garden, here are recipes to help use the surplus.

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Country Meadows Strawberry Social

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Neepawa Banner & Press

Country Meadows held their Annual Strawberry Social Thursday, Aug. 2.  More than 55 residents, along with their families and friends enjoyed an afternoon of great music and delicious treats.  The Happy Rock Band entertained for the social.

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A new name added to nomination list

Ben Fox seeking Conservative position

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

The field of suitors looking to become the next Conservative candidate in the federal riding of Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa has grown by one more name. That new name also happens to be a well known and well-regarded one in the province’s beef industry. 

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MYJC closing for the 2018 season

Kelsey Ellis

Manitoba Youth Job Centre

As summer begins to slowly wind down, so does the program at the Neepawa Manitoba Youth Job Centre (MYJC). As the Youth Engagement Leader, I’d like to thank a number of people for their support throughout our successful season.

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Lucky dogs in Ebb and Flow get their own houses

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Pictured left: Kevin Poirier & Zach Munn: Zach Munn, right, picks up 15 doghouses built by carpentry students from Kevin Poirier, chair of Construction Trades at Assiniboine Community College. Some of the 15 doghouses built by 30 carpentry students at Assiniboine Community College can be seen in the background.

Pictured Right: Zach Munn & doghouse: Zach Munn, left, introduces a dog at Ebb & Flow First Nation to its doghouse, built by carpentry students at Assiniboine Community College, while Mike Brambilla helps out.

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Tonight (Aug.10), in Ebb and Flow First Nation, 15 dogs will rest their heads in their own doghouses, custom-built by 30 carpentry and woodworking students at Assiniboine Community College in Brandon.

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