‘Rural Week’ for medical students set for end of May

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First-year medical students from the University of Manitoba’s (U of M) Max Rady College of Medicine (Rady Faculty of Health Sciences) are once again preparing to spread out across rural and northern Manitoba during the annual “Rural Week” (May 28-June 1).

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Out of Helen's Kitchen - Rhubarb

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By Helen Drysdale

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Rhubarb is one of the few plants you can put in and forget about. It seems unaffected by drought, bugs or blights. My hardy rhubarb is up and will soon be ready to eat. It is one of the first treats from the garden. To help you with your rhubarb I will share these rhubarb recipes with you.

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Thumbs down - May 25, 2018

Thumbs down to the person who stole my canoe. You better hope I don’t find out who you are!

Jim Krzyaniak

Neepawa

Big plans in Minnedosa

By Eoin Devereux

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Minnedosa is exploring a few new options when it comes to local development. On Thursday, May 10, the Minnedosa Area Community Development Corporation (CDC) held its annual general meeting at the Activity Centre. The AGM updated the attendees on the recent activities of the Minnedosa CDC, whose purpose is to create healthy economic opportunities in the community.

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Where stories take a beautiful turn

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Photo by Alan Gillies
Members of the Neepawa Tourism Task Force pose with the logo and  tagline for the new tourism campaign.  Both were unveiled to the public at a community barbeque at the ArtsForward Cultural Centre on Tuesday, May 22.

Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press

Neepawa has taken a bold and vibrant new approach in its effort to attract more travellers to the community. Neepawa Tourism in partnership with Travel Manitoba has unveiled its new logo and long-term branding initiative. The new brand was revealed with a public event at Neepawa’s ArtsForward Cultural Centre on Tuesday, May 22.

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