New owners at Wasagaming business
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Submitted Photo. From left: Barry Cooper (Petroleum Division, Heritage Co-op), Rey Toews, Arlene Toews, Amara Mistal (front), Sherry Mistal (behind), Ron Mistal, Kyra Mistal and Lorne Zacharias (Heritage Co-op General Manager).
By John Drinkwater
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On Saturday, July 16, a celebration and “passing of the torch” took place at Clear Lake Gas & Bike Rentals. The occasion was to formally recognize the change of ownership from Rey and Arlene Toews to Ron, Sherry, Amara and Kyra Mistal. The Mistal family operated Mano's Pizza and Upper Cup for several years in rented accommodation across the street. These are now incorporated in their new business.
New lounge open for RMNP resort guests
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Photos by John Drinkwater. The new lounge at the Lakehouse is open to guests of the Lakehouse and Arrowhead resorts.
By John Drinkwater
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A comfortable lounge located within The Lakehouse Boutique Hotel has recently opened. Built by Mike Collyer and his staff from Collyer Construction, it includes a feature fireplace created by Mathew Kroeker of Prairie Mountain Masonry, whose work can also be seen at the Foxtail Cafe.
A sweet response to Jam Fest
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Photos by Diane Ruzycki. The jam tasting competition was just one of the many popular attractions that ensured the second edition of ArtsForward’s Jam Fest was extremely well received.
By Eoin Devereux
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In a very short amount of time, ArtsForward’s Jam Fest has become one of Neepawa’s most anticipated summer celebrations. The event, which was held on Saturday, July 23 at the former Viscount Cultural Centre, featured live music, an outdoor art show and farmer’s market. Another major part of Jam Fest was the jam tasting competition, which featured 16 different varieties and was won by Christine Waddell. ArtsForward director of programming Rrain Prior said that she’s very pleased with just how well this year’s festivities were received.
Summer fun comes to Plumas
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Photos by Diane Ruzycki.
Plumas held their annual Summer Fun Day on July 23. The day featured a variety of events for the whole family and opened with a parade, followed by a pancake breakfast (above). There was also a raffle (below), slow pitch tournament, as well as evening events.
Newton inducted into Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame
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By Tony Eu
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On July 14, local farmer Weldon Newton was inducted into the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame. Newton is more than just a farmer though. His leadership in the Manitoba Hog Producers Marketing Board and Keystone Agriculture Producers and his contributions to the community earned him his place in the Hall of Fame.
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