Optimism among province's beef producers

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

The Neepawa Banner

While there was optimism thanks to high prices, continued concerns over flooding and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) dominated discussion at the Manitoba Beef Producers annual meeting, held Feb. 5 and 6 in Brandon. Cattle producers from the Neepawa area were well represented, both in terms of attendees and resolutions put forward for debate, and the event drew producers of all ages.

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Neepawa reads along with Canada

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What is the one book to break barriers? That’s the question host Wab Kinew will be asking for the 14th edition of CBC’s battle of the books.

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ACC thanks Neepawa for being 'warm and welcoming'.

ACC-NACI

L to R: Lisa Huston, ACC manager of recruitment and career services, "Caccey" of the ACC Cougars and ACC president Mark Frison

By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Banner

Administration with Assiniboine Community College are very pleased with the local response from ACC Day in Neepawa. A series of events, featuring teachers, administration and students from the college, were held across the community on Wednesday, Feb. 4, as a means of engaging with outlying communities throughout the Westman region. Previous ACC Days have been held in Virden and Dauphin, where the college has a full-time campus. 

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Another successful exchange for NACI students

By Nora Heachuk

NACI

Sixteen Grade 9 French students from Neepawa Area Collegiate just returned from the first part of their two-week SEVEC reciprocal home-stay exchange with their “twins” from Beauceville, Quebec. 

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Rivers group saving for splashing

By Leanne Miskulin

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A new committee has been formed called Riverdale Splash Park Committee. Our goal is to raise approximately $320,000 for a splash park to be located in the fenced area next to the existing Rivers Kids Park.

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