Cattlemen's Young Leaders semi-finalist hopes to win next year
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- Published on Monday, March 16, 2015
By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
Wilco van Meijl was one of 24 semi-finalists vying for 16 mentorship positions in the 2015 Cattlemen’s Young Leaders (CYL) program year. The program is a Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) initiative which aims to provide industry-specific training and mentorship opportunities to young producers.Semi-finalists were selected from 67 applicants, a response which CYL program co-ordinator Jolene Noble says reflects the ongoing popularity of the program.
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Hope springs eternal
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- Published on Sunday, March 15, 2015
By Lorrie Dyer
Amnesty International is a non-governmental global movement focused on human rights and social justice for all. At present, its membership totals seven million people from more than 150 countries. Its motto is "Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness." Rivers United Church Outreach and Pastoral Care Committee will be hosting an Amnesty Lunch after worship on Sunday, March 16. A green theme of salads, soup, desserts and beverages will be offered with all proceeds forwarded to Amnesty International.
Cadence coming to Gladstone
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- Published on Sunday, March 15, 2015
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The stage lights fall, the crowd goes quiet, and four harmonious voices rise up and fill the air. The melodies unfurl into something both familiar and fresh. What comes next may be a classic song by Joni Mitchell or Louis Prima. It may be an old bebop standard or cheeky arrangement of a 1980s hit. But these are arrangements like you’ve never heard them before—containing all the richness of a full band, but performed using just four voices.
Clarke ready to serve as PC candidate
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- Published on Saturday, March 14, 2015
Photo by Kate Jackman-Atkinson
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
UPDATE: Thursday, Mar. 19 - On March 14, 1,233 PC Party members cast their ballots to select the party’s candidate for the Agassiz riding in the next provincial election. Eileen Clarke, Darryl Gerrard, Sheri Grant and Kelly Wilson put their names forward to replace current MLA Stu Briese, who announced last year that he wouldn’t be running in the next provincial election. Once the votes were tallied, Clarke was announced as the winner.
Students active in curling
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- Published on Saturday, March 14, 2015
By Jessie Bell
The winter sport of curling is dominant in the March issue of The Rambler, Rivers Collegiate’s newsletter. The high school was host to five visiting entries in the Zone 7 bonspiel competing for a berth to go to curling provincials in The Pas. Brenda Gerrard coached the local girls rink; that championship was won by Carberry.
