Neepawa Elks celebrate 60 years
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- Published on Friday, January 15, 2016
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The Neepawa Elks of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of Canada celebrated their 60th anniversary at the end of 2015.
Moustache growing contest raising cash for new fire hall
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- Published on Friday, January 15, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
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Within the next few weeks, volunteer firefighters in Neepawa will be sporting some very interesting facial hair and it’s all for an important fundraising effort. A half dozen men are participating in the Neepawa Winter Festival Moustache Growing Contest. The competition is raising money for construction of the new fire hall.
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Conference to bring Manitoba small farmers together
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- Published on Thursday, January 14, 2016
File photo. A large number of small farm owners attended the inaugural conference in 2015.
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In two weeks time, Brandon will be welcoming not only the big farmers - Small Farms Manitoba is organizing in Manitoba’s second largest city its second annual conference, a one-day event that connects direct-marketing and small-scale food producers.
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Just Watch Me! video contest launched
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- Published on Thursday, January 14, 2016
Photo property of Community Futures. Sydney Deneka of Beausejour was the winner last year with her blanket business called Kozy Kritters.
By Kira Paterson
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Rural entrepreneurs with disabilities are getting a chance to boost their business profiles. Community Futures recently launched their annual Just Watch Me! video contest.
Rivers pleased with response to curling championship
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- Published on Thursday, January 14, 2016
By Sheila Runions
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It was two years ago that Les Wedderburn suggested to Rivers Curling Club members that they consider hosting the annual junior men’s and women’s provincial championship. A pitch was made to Curl Manitoba and the hosting request was granted; planning has been ongoing for more than a year. The big event was promoted as Jan. 6-10 at Riverdale Community Centre but it actually began Tuesday evening, Jan. 5 with a banquet for participants.
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