Pet dental health

Submitted by Dr. Marie North

Carberry Small Animal Vet Clinic

 February is often promoted as Pet Dental Health month in the veterinary industry.  One of the greatest challenges I face as a vet is explaining dental disease to my clients.  Many owners are unaware of their pet’s dental health beyond bad breath.  Frequently I will diagnose broken or missing teeth, abscesses or growths. One of the reason owners are unaware is because you can only see some of the teeth in a dog whose mouth is open, never mind a cat. The most common clinical sign of dental disease? None. 

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Brydges and Taylor vet clinic holds grand opening

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Photo by Kira Paterson.

Brydges and Taylor Veterinary Hospital has relocated to 123 Main Street W in Neepawa. They held their grand opening today from 1-5 pm. The meet and greet was meant to let people know about the new venue and give them an opportunity to visit with the clinic staff. 

Local agronomist recognized for outstanding work

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Submitted photo. From left: Luc Maenen (former Director General, International Plant Nutrition Institute), Dr. Cynthia Grant (centre) and Bob McNaughton (Chairman, Fertilizer Industry Round Table) at the FIRT awards ceremony.

By Kira Paterson

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

Dr. Cynthia Grant of Minnedosa has made her final year with the Agriculture Canada Research Centre in Brandon one to remember. Grant graduated with her Ph. D in Soil Chemistry from the University of Manitoba in 1986 and has worked in the Brandon research centre as a soil scientist from her graduation to her recent retirement. 

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Does the public library matter to you?

Submitted Article

Neepawa Public Library

The Neepawa Public Library is one of our greatest assets, providing recreation, learning and leisure opportunities for the entire community. Now you have an opportunity to help chart the library’s future direction by volunteering to serve on the local board. 

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Have a heart this February

Submitted Article

Jean Borchardt

Once again we will be reaching out to the Neepawa and surrounding area residents to support the Heart and Stroke Campaign. 

We will be having a table set up at the Neepawa Gladstone Co-op every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday for the month of February, from 10 a.m. -1 p.m. and 1-4 p.m.

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