Students from Quebec experience Manitoba

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Photos by Kira Paterson. Most people from Quebec have never had perogies. The Sevec participants learned how to make them before getting a taste. 

By Kira Paterson

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

From Wednesday, Feb. 3 to Tuesday, Feb. 9, the Neepawa Area Collegiate (NACI) Grade 9 French class hosted a group of students from the Quebec school Collège des Hautes Sommets. They are taking part in the Sevec program, which is a two week exchange meant to help English speaking students practice their French and French speaking students practice their English. 

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Neepawa’s Louis Riel Day celebrations planned

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

This Louis Riel Day, there will be something for the whole family at Neepawa’s Winter Wonderland. The Town’s Leisure Services department, along with a variety of local organizations have created a fun filled day.

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Bradwardine book donates interest

By Jessie Bell

Submitted article

It’s been 13 years since Bradwardine’s 360-page history book was published. Bradwardine and District — A Century and More records history of the area and its people from 1880-2003. Of the 500 initial book order, sales are still being made for the remaining unsold 20 copies. (If you would like one, please phone 204-328-7176.)

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Kenton news - Feb 10, 2016

By Paulette Wiens

On Monday, Feb. 8 Kenton Legion Ladies Auxiliary hosted the Zone 26 meeting at Kenton Legion Branch 118 clubroom. Bringing greetings from RM of Wallace-Woodworth was Gerry Nolan and from Kenton Legion Mike Ramsden, who is also the deputy district commander.

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Rural Council Clips - Feb. 10, 2016

Council Clips

RM of Oakview - Jan. 12: Costs for the primary care facility in Minnedosa were discussed as well as financing and funding; a per capita levy was discussed. The building committee reported on repairs that are required for the Ward 2 machine shop. Cellphone boosters for Rapid City were discussed. Councillor Gavin Reynolds updated Council on repairs required for Rapid City rink.

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