Redferns receives recognition
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- Published on Friday, September 15, 2017
By Sheila Runions
The Rivers Banner
It was 45 years ago (Oct. 1, 1972) that Ray Redfern moved from Red Deer, Alta to Rivers. The territory agronomy manager with Imperial Oil came here to return to his roots — he was raised in Harding — and to purchase the Imperial Oil Bulk Sales location from Fred Taylor.
Plans are underway for the Langruth Harvest Festival
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- Published on Friday, September 15, 2017
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The Neepawa Banner
Plans for the second annual Harvest Festival in Langruth are well underway. The festival will be held on Saturday, Sept. 23 and will run from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. With an overwhelming response to last year’s event, the committee has continued to build on the fall themed celebration with added events and activities. As a special treat, this year’s festival will also be a celebration of Canada 150.
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My Perspective - Up in smoke
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- Published on Thursday, September 14, 2017
Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
An unusually hot and dry season has farmers breathing a sigh of relief as they get their crops off the field and into the bins, some in record times. But as the last trucks leave the field and farmers stop to look around, many also have concerns. The conditions that have made harvest 2017 a breeze for many have also made for tinder-dry conditions.
Right in the centre - Wanted: more thinking and planning
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- Published on Thursday, September 14, 2017
Ken Waddell
The Neppawa Banner
I think it is a good idea that the City of Winnipeg and the Province of Manitoba are seeking to have Amazon locate a second home base facility in the city. It would be a good thing for the city and the province. It is a long shot, but as the head of CentrePort Canada said in a radio interview, it is a very good exercise. It is the same thing as the communities of south-western Manitoba banding together to try and land a soybean processing plant. Both are huge projects and they might not happen. However, the lessons learned in the process should give valuable insight into the capacity for projects.
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