Newspaper publisher seeks PC nomination
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- Published on Monday, March 30, 2015
By Sheila Runions and Jessie Bell
Greg Nesbitt of Shoal Lake, candidate for nomination in the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba’s Riding Mountain Constituency, met approximately 25 people at a coffee party Monday afternoon. Tempo Place Emporium’s restaurant begins its business at 5 p.m. but on March 23 they opened at 2 p.m., giving Nesbitt two hours to chat with those who came to learn about him. He has 38 years experience in rural communication as owner and publisher of Nesbitt Publishing Ltd., a career he started 18 months after graduation. Just over one year ago, he became president of Grasslands News Group which publishes three newspapers in eastern Saskatchewan. He is also partner/president of Russell Inns Ltd. which is a majority shareholder of Asessippi Ski Area and Resort. Nesbitt has served on both provincial and national newspaper association boards, village council, fire department and airport committee. He’s also coached both minor and senior hockey and fastball.
Wearing of the green as UCT members celebrate
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- Published on Sunday, March 29, 2015
By Ann Mandziuk
Neepawa UCT #924
Green was the colour of choice as Neepawa UCT #924 Council celebrated St. Patrick’s Day by awarding life memberships to five long standing members. Edith McCracken, Barbara Davie, Marina Pedersen, Shirley and Lloyd Reidle were presented with certificates by President Leonard Pritchard. All five members are residents of Country Meadows.
Students vs. staff in hockey showdown in McCreary
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- Published on Sunday, March 29, 2015
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The 2015 hockey season has wound down and McCreary Student Council organized an annual student vs. staff hockey game. The students from grades seven to 12 participated in the festivities at McCreary Centennial Arena.
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Horseshoes 4-H club holds Communications Night
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- Published on Saturday, March 28, 2015
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Madison Teichroeb
Gladstone Happy Roc Horseshoes 4H Club
On Feb. 17, the Happy Rock Horseshoes held their Communications Night at the Gladstone United Church. Our speakers were Keelan George, Taylor Terin, Regan Teichroeb, Madison Teichroeb, Kaiden George, Tatjana Barabanov, J’lyn Funk, Cassidy George, Kaitlyn Davey and Megan Hall.
Jillian Dalby wins Young Women of Distinction award
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- Published on Friday, March 27, 2015
By John Drinkwater
The Neepawa Banner
Jillian Dalby was nominated as a young woman of distinction for this year’s awards ceremony, held March 12 at Brandon’s Keystone Centre. Open to women aged 22-29, the Alexander-area lady fit the bill and was duly acknowledged for her work in the equine field.
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