Land of Plenty asks for some council support
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- Published on Friday, February 20, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
A delegation for the Land of Plenty Festival has requested some support from Neepawa town council. Sheri Grant appeared in front of council on Tues. Feb. 18, representing a subcommittee of the Neepawa and District Chamber of Commerce that鈥檚 been assembled for the purpose of organizing the new regional celebration.
Kenton News - Feb. 19
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- Published on Thursday, February 19, 2015
By Paulette Wiens
On a milder winter day (Friday, Feb. 13), people gathered at Kenton Memorial Hall at noon for a Valentine lunch provided by Woodworth Senior Services co-ordinator Colleen Elliott and Kenton and Area Lions Club, as well as some community volunteers.
Mt. Agassiz supporters still hoping to save the mountain
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- Published on Thursday, February 19, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
Ski hill enthusiasts have one last chance to voice their support for Mount Agassiz. A rally and celebration for the ski area and Alpine Archie, the well-known roadside attraction synonymous with the region, is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 21, on Highway Five near McCreary. The event will run for the entire day, but several planned activities are scheduled between 2:00 and 4:00 pm.
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Hylife Foods negotiations resume
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- Published on Thursday, February 19, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
Negotiators returned to the bargaining table this week to work out a new deal for workers at Hylife Foods in Neepawa. Local 832 president and lead negotiator Jeff Traeger said face to face discussions resumed on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Traeger noted that both sides remain very optimistic and believe they鈥檙e on track to reach a deal within the next few weeks.
Free fishing and filleting
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- Published on Thursday, February 19, 2015
By Hall Sveistrup
Twenty-four youngsters and their chaperones (grandparents, parents or older siblings) celebrated Louis Riel Day, Feb. 16, in a novel way by participating in an ice-fishing outing, hosted by Rivers and Area Game and Fish Association on Lake Wahtopanah.
