Local market feeds people around the world
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- Published on Saturday, September 5, 2015
By Esther Krahn
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For the past five years a variety of people from the Rivers area have participated in a farmer’s market that has been held in the parking lot of Westoba Credit Union. All proceeds from these sales have been given to Acres of Hope, which is the local growing project for Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB). CFGB is a faith-based Canadian charity which is comprised of membership from 15 different denominations and organizations to help address the food needs of thousands of hungry people around the world. In a recent CFGB report they state that through their member agencies, “We committed $41 million in funding to 125 projects in 39 countries that benefitted approximately 1.1 million people in this last year. While the prevalence of hunger in the world is declining, thanks to programs like CFGB, there are still almost 800 million people around the world who still remain chronically hungry. The Canadian government has generously supported CFGB through the years with their funding support of $4 for every $1 raised.
Excitement is growing in Erickson
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- Published on Friday, September 4, 2015
Photo by John Drinkwater. View of the Erickson gardens with many of the participants involved.
By John Drinkwater
The Neepawa Banner
On Tuesday, Aug. 25, the sun shone on the grand opening of Erickson’s community garden. The raised bed garden plots are located adjacent to the Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve (RMBR) office on 2nd Ave NE.
Election 2015 - Infrastructure
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- Published on Thursday, September 3, 2015
Banner Staff
The Neepawa Banner
Until the federal election on October 19th, the Neepawa Banner will be talking to the candidates about the issues that matter to local voters. This week we begin with the candidate profiles. Check back as we ask the candidates for their views on a new topic each week.
Ageing infrastructure is a concern for many Canadians. Does your party have any plans to address this issue - either by directly funding projects or by partnering with other levels of government.
Trucking week - Trucking benefits all Canadians
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- Published on Thursday, September 3, 2015
Banner file photo. Gladstone Transfer taking part in the 2015 Gladstone Fair Parade.
By Kira Paterson
The Neepawa Banner
Whether we realize it or not, almost every product we consume has been brought here from elsewhere. Most products have, at some point in their journey, been moved along by the trucking industry.
Remembering the life of a friend - Ellen Gracie Stewart
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- Published on Thursday, September 3, 2015
Submitted photo. Gracie Stewart at home on the farm as a young woman
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The Neepawa Banner
Monday morning (August 31, 2015) we celebrated the life of Ellen “Gracie” Stewart in a casual gathering at her graveside, with her Country Meadows family and friends in attendance.
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