My perspective - Hay, there’s a problem
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- Published on Monday, August 27, 2018
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
It’s been a dry summer, after a winter that didn’t see a lot of snowfall and another dry summer last year. For livestock and forage producers, this prolonged dry spell has meant that hay crops are down, way down.
Right in the centre - Do we need a bigger vision
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- Published on Monday, August 27, 2018
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
As we creep slowly towards the 2018 municipal elections, do we need to set a larger vision for our communities? Do we need to aim higher, run farther, build bigger?
Early morning auto accident near Neepawa
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- Published on Thursday, August 23, 2018
Photo by Ken Waddell
Banner Staff
Neepawa Banner & Press
Two people sustained serious injuries in a multi-vehicle accident near Neepawa on Thursday, Aug. 23. Fire, police and ambulance crews were called to the scene on Hwy. 16 east of Neepawa just before 9:00 a.m. Police quickly cordoned off an area around the head-on collision and re-directed all traffic. Initial RCMP reports provided to the media indicated that a 54-year-old man from Portage la Prairie and a 48-year-old woman from Canupawakpa Dakota First Nation were involved.
CATP Air Museum spreads its wings
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- Published on Thursday, August 23, 2018
Banner Staff
Neepawa Banner & Press
On Aug. 9, the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum held an open house and air show at the Brandon Airport. Below are a couple of photo highlights.
