Letters - Democratic reforms
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- Published on Tuesday, June 26, 2018
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Neepawa Banner & Press
Improving democracy, or more correctly the way in which we practice democracy, is difficult. There are dozens of different views, most with some merit and many with inherent problems that are no better than what we have.
Tribute to Tourism award winners announced
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- Published on Monday, June 25, 2018
Photos by John Drinkwater
Top picture: All the award winners and nominees from the 2018 Tribute to Tourism.
By John Drinkwater
Neepawa Banner & Press
The 15th Annual Tribute to Tourism Awards Gala took place on Wednesday, June 13 at the Gladstone & District Community Centre. This event is organized by Tourism Westman and recognizes individuals, businesses, organizations and communities, who have made significant contributions to tourism development and promotion over the past year.
What does it take to support a good cause? It takes guts
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- Published on Friday, June 22, 2018
Photo by Diane Warner
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
A charity rodeo event is once again saddling up to the Beautiful Plains Agricultural Fairgrounds in Neepawa. The fifth annual It Takes Guts barrel races have been scheduled for Sunday, June 24.
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Neepawa ready to help chip away at cancer
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- Published on Thursday, June 21, 2018
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
The Canadian Cancer Society wants you to hit the greens in Neepawa for a quick round of golf. The organization, in partnership with the Neepawa Golf and Country Club [NGCC] has organized the Chipping Away at Cancer tournament for Friday, June 22. The event has been organized as a four-player scramble and will raise funds that will go towards cancer research. In total, 20 teams have committed to the fundraiser, which includes a round of golf and a dinner.
A little bit of everything at the Traveller’s Day parade
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- Published on Thursday, June 21, 2018
Photos By John Drinkwater
The Lord Selkirk RFM Pipe Band were a popular entry in the parade.
By John Drinkwater
Neepawa Banner & Press
The 63rd annual Brandon Traveller’s Day Parade commenced at 11:00 a.m. on the corner of 6th Street and Rosser Avenue on June 9. Coordinator, Norm Joss, said over 100 different units participated in Saturday’s event, which included floats, four marching bands, military vehicles, veteran cars and horses.
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