Neepawa鈥檚 new brand gets first look
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- Published on Friday, April 6, 2018
Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
A select group of community leaders have had a sneak peak at Neepawa鈥檚 new potential tourism brand. On Tuesday, Apr. 3, representatives with Travel 水果视频 and the design firm McKim Communications Group, sat down with members of the local tourism task force to go over the proposal. The presentation showcased the potential logo and tagline for the campaign. It also included several options for advertising on a provincial and national level. After the presentation, members of the task force offered their insights on the brand and potential alterations.
Gary Oman retires after 45 years
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- Published on Friday, April 6, 2018
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Describing his working life as, 鈥淎 pretty long and satisfying career,鈥� Gary Oman summed up his 45 year stint at Mazergroup in Neepawa in the parts department. Actually, Oman, who retired at the end of March, started his working life at Minnedosa Implements with Fred Bayes. 鈥淲hen George and Bob (Fred鈥檚 sons) came into the business, the name changed to Bayes Equipment and in 1995 it was bought out by the Mazergroup,鈥� said Oman. In 2009, Oman鈥檚 son Doug came alongside as an assistant. In 2014, they switched roles as Doug became parts manager and Gary assisted. Staff and customers celebrated Gary鈥檚 retirement with a big cake on March 29 and a come and go reception at the dealership located at the west end of Neepawa.
Rocky Mountain sales chief tours Western Canada
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- Published on Thursday, April 5, 2018
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On March 29, Jim Wood, chief of sales for Rocky Mountain Equipment visited with Neepawa Banner & Press publisher, Ken Waddell, at the Neepawa dealership.
Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
Jim Wood covers a lot of ground in his role as chief of sales for Rocky Mountain Equipment. RME has 34 stores across Canada and 11 are in 水果视频. Sitting on a prominent spot just east of Neepawa, the local RME store is one of the newer locations.
HyLife Foods expansion completed
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- Published on Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Submitted photo: Some of the 1,300 HyLife workers gather to mark the opening of the new cut floor in Neepawa. It鈥檚 twice the size of the old cut floor.
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
The Yellowhead Hall was fancied up, the bar was well stocked and the tantalizing smells of pork delicacies wafted over the crowd. Over 150 people attended what was billed as an Open House. Hosted by HyLife. a 水果视频 integrated pork processor, headquartered in La Broquerie, with business around the world, the event showcased the completion of its pork processing facility expansion and upgrade project. The bulk of its investment was focused on the modernization of the Integrated Pork Processing Plant in Neepawa that now boasts leading-edge technology and is one of the most sophisticated facilities in Canada.
Neepawa Nighthawks add league title to trophy case
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- Published on Wednesday, April 4, 2018
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It has been a season to remember for the Neepawa Atom Nighthawks. After winning the Atom Female 鈥淎鈥� provincials earlier this month, the girls capped off their spectacular season as the Champions of the Rural 水果视频 Female Hockey League!
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