Tree stripping
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By Jessie Bell
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Long strips of trees have recently been destroyed in farmland along the west side of Hwy. 270 south of the CN rail line. Gone is that shield of protection against erosion, the loss of stored moisture and minerals, all for a free run by today’s wide farming equipment. One farmer was asked why so many trees were being cut down; his reply was, “Trees are okay in their place.” Another reply was, “I pay taxes on that property and I can do whatever I want with it.”
Desserts, awards and fashion
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By Joan Ratz
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Riverdale District Health Auxiliary (RDHA) hosted its annual Florence Nightingale Tea on Saturday, May 7. For the second year in a row, we were treated to a fashion show presented by Super Thrifty Pharmacy. The staff, along with a few community members, modelled an assortment of clothing, jewelry and accessories they carry in that store. Those attending the dessert tea enjoyed the presentation and the 25 per cent off coupon they received from the store. RDHA members really appreciate the girls for their time and effort in making the fashion show an added attraction to our tea. Aeleen Sclater accompanied the models with her harp.
86th Annual Gladstone Music and Arts Festival a success
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Submitted photo. Provincial Recommendations: Back row (from left): Vanessa Sawatzky, Sam Salmon, Emma Salmon, Janelle Braun. Front row (from left): Sydney Strocen, Madison Teichroeb, Lauren Rosling, Azaria Neuschwander, Jane Son.
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The 86th Annual Gladstone Music and Arts Festival was once again a success. The Band sessions were held on April 13.
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Boxing club served multiple purposes
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Photo courtesy of Larry Evans. Neepawa Boxing and Wrestling Club 1946-1948: Back row (from left): Hank Goodridge, Reg Jeffery, Gerald Pasquill, Alex Page, Maurice Stewart, Bob Sprague, Tony Evans, Murray Wilkie, Allan “Skinner” Bell, Jim Minnions, Keith Graham, Lewis Adams (Hemings). Front row (from left): Len Bolton, Cec Bolton, Murray Ried, Glen Critchlow and Bill Adams.
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The Neepawa Boxing and Wrestling Club was operated and promoted by Tony Evans. Tony was well qualified, being a former Manitoba Heavyweight Champion. The club hosted many boxing and wrestling cards locally at the Neepawa Sports Arena and Tony brought in lots of talented fighters from as far away as Michigan. The arena would be packed for these events. Many of the local club members would get their opportunity to show their skills as well.
A unique, growing photography show at Arden
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Lyndsey Hofer won the Youth People’s Choice award as well as placing second in the Youth Crocus Habitat category.
Above: Photo by Bailey Mitchler won first in the Youth Single Flower category. Below: Photo by Hope Usick won second in Youth Single Flower.
Above: Bailey Mitchler also won first in the Youth Crocus Cluster category. Below: Hope Usick took another second in Youth Crocus Cluster.
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Eight Manitoba towns and cities are home to the ten photographers who won prizes in the 2016 Wild Prairie Crocus photo contest at Arden this past weekend.
