Thumbs up, thumbs down - December 1, 2017
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- Published on Friday, December 1, 2017
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Neepawa Farmers outlast MacGregor
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- Published on Friday, December 1, 2017
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
A big offensive effort late, made up for a slow start by the Neepawa Farmers on Saturday, Nov. 25, on the way to a 9-5 win over the MacGregor Wild. The Farmers picked up four goals in the third period to secure the victory.
My perspective - Where's the beef?
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- Published on Thursday, November 30, 2017
Kate Jackman - Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
It’s been a little over a year since provincial Agriculture minister Ralph Eichler announced an ambitious goal to grow the province’s beef cattle herd from about 400,000 animals, to pre-BSE levels, about 750,000 animals, by 2026. For those in the industry, the vocal show of support was welcome news, but making that dream a reality is easier said than done.
Right in the centre - Delay, delay, delay!
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- Published on Thursday, November 30, 2017
Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
Seems that I have titled a column that way before. That may well be true but it seems that delaying action is a recurring trait and especially so for councils. The Town of Neepawa has fallen into one of the worst and most costly delays in the history of Neepawa. The recently announced and much needed new fire hall is the result of a decision that was delayed for close to 20 years.