Wishart: ‘Stronger strategy’ needed
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By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
While a recent cross-Canada test showed shortcomings among Manitoba students, provincial Education minister Ian Wishart is optimistic about a soon-to-be released initiative. Last week, the 2016 Pan-Canadian Assessment Program (PCAP) results were released.
Out of Helen's Kitchen - Asparagus
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By Helen Drysdale
Neepawa Banner & Press
My asparagus is popping up, announcing that spring is finally here. As well as good for you, it’s just good!
Looking Back - 1978: Happy Timers place fifth in championships
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Neepawa Banner & Press archives
In 1978, the top three ladies and top three men from the Happy Timers Bowling League, in Neepawa, represented the league in the Golden Age Provincial Championships in Winnipeg. The six participants were Dolly Sykes, Clare Oliver, Alice Chudley, Melvin Potter, Tot Montgomery and Fred Chorneyko.
By Jessica Morton
Neepawa Banner & Press
80 years ago
Tuesday,
May 17, 1938
Lou Partaker’s freak of nature, his singing mouse, took to the air last Thursday, making his radio debut in the afternoon nature broadcast Period.
Mr. Partaker took it to Winnipeg to be examined by Professor Jackson. After the mouse had performed satisfactorily, Mr. Partaker gave an account of how the mouse was caught and then the professor gave a lecture on the rare subject.
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Homebodies - Hanging on to what?
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Rita Friesen
Neepawa Banner & Press
Charles Dickens’ character Miss Havisham was jilted by her fiancé. As a lifelong reminder of the pain he caused her by leaving her at the altar, Miss Havisham keeps the wedding feast on her banquet table, just as it was. Although it has become stale and mouldy, she regularly looks upon it with regret and resentment. What a waste of energy, hanging on to resentment and regret.
Farmery added to Star Attractions list
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- Published on Saturday, May 19, 2018
Photo By Neepawa Farmery Brewery
Neepawa’s Farmery beer is becoming well known and loved across Canada
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
Farmery Estate Brewery is now officially one of Manitoba’s newest stars, as it’s been added to the Travel Manitoba Star Attractions list.
