The fight is not over yet
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- Published on Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Newspapers remain targeted by government
By Ken Waddell
President, MCNA
On Dec. 4, 2017, Cathy Cox, the provincial minister of sport, heritage and recreation, tabled Bill 8, The Government Notices Modernization Act, for first reading in the Manitoba legislature. It was recently given second reading in the Legislature and could soon be enacted as law.
“What’s the Big Idea?” kickstarting local businesses
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By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner & Press
It’s that time of year again; local entrepreneurs have the opportunity to build their business with the help of the fourth annual What’s the Big Idea? event. Neepawa’s Economic Development Officer (EDO) Marilyn Crewe is here to help anyone who thinks they have the next big idea.
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It’s all fun and games
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- Published on Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Neepawa Vet Clinic hosts Search and Rescue demo
Photos by Cassandra Wehrhahn
Gypsy, nicknamed “Gyp”, and dog trainer Kent were ready for their closeup at the Neepawa Vet Clinic.
By Cassandra Wehrhahn
Neepawa Banner & Press
Visitors to the Neepawa Vet Clinic during the 11-2 p.m. open house got a bit of a treat on Oct. 5 in the form of a search and rescue demo, provided by visiting dog trainer Kent and rescue dog Gypsy.
Looking Back - 1978: Strike signs pop up at Neepawa’s liquor store
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- Published on Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Photo courtesy of the Banner & Press Archives. Liquor store workers stuck up this sign outside of the Neepawa Liquor Mart, going on strike in 1978.
By Cassandra Wehrhahn
Neepawa Banner & Press
110 years ago, Tuesday, October 13, 1908
On learning that theIsland of Crete has proclaimed its union with Greece, Turkey despatched a cruiser and three torpedo boats from Smyrna to the island of Samos.
Miss K. Garnier has completed her training in the general hospital here. A reception will be held at the hospital on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 15 from 3 to 5 o’clock during which graduating exercises will take place. Friends of the hospital are cordially invited to attend.
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