Homebodies - Amazed and astounded
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- Published on Saturday, April 7, 2018
Rita Friesen
Neepawa Banner & Press
By now, most of you are aware that it doesn’t take much to amaze and astound me. It could be a sunset, or rise, the sweet smell of a newborn babe, the smile exchanged between two caring individuals. It was none of the above that amazed and astounded me this week. I was in Niverville with friends and the restaurant of choice was Hespeler’s Cookhouse and Tavern.
Sopuck unimpressed with potential firearm amendments
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- Published on Friday, April 6, 2018
Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
Dauphin/Swan River and Neepawa M.P. Robert Sopuck is not all that impressed with the Trudeau government’s recent take on gun regulation; and he’s letting them know about it. The federal Liberals recently tabled Bill C-71, which would amend certain acts and regulations in connection to firearms. A big part of the changes would include revisions to the background check system and new mandatory record-keeping practices for vendors. The bill also requires RCMP to examine more of a person’s history and not just the last five years, as is currently required.
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Neepawa’s new brand gets first look
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- Published on Friday, April 6, 2018
Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
A select group of community leaders have had a sneak peak at Neepawa’s new potential tourism brand. On Tuesday, Apr. 3, representatives with Travel Manitoba and the design firm McKim Communications Group, sat down with members of the local tourism task force to go over the proposal. The presentation showcased the potential logo and tagline for the campaign. It also included several options for advertising on a provincial and national level. After the presentation, members of the task force offered their insights on the brand and potential alterations.
Gary Oman retires after 45 years
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- Published on Friday, April 6, 2018
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Describing his working life as, “A pretty long and satisfying career,” Gary Oman summed up his 45 year stint at Mazergroup in Neepawa in the parts department. Actually, Oman, who retired at the end of March, started his working life at Minnedosa Implements with Fred Bayes. “When George and Bob (Fred’s sons) came into the business, the name changed to Bayes Equipment and in 1995 it was bought out by the Mazergroup,” said Oman. In 2009, Oman’s son Doug came alongside as an assistant. In 2014, they switched roles as Doug became parts manager and Gary assisted. Staff and customers celebrated Gary’s retirement with a big cake on March 29 and a come and go reception at the dealership located at the west end of Neepawa.
