Out of Helen's Kitchen - Early 1960's
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“In the 1960s, you could eat anything you wanted, and of course, people were smoking cigarettes and all kinds of things, and there was no talk about fat and anything like that, and butter and cream were rife. Those were lovely days for gastronomy, I must say,” Julia Child
Helen Drysdale
The Neepawa Banner
1960 - Prime Minister John Diefenbaker's government approved The Canadian Bill of Rights. It granted First Nations people the right to vote in federal elections without losing their treaty status. One step ahead and two back for The First Nations people, as the “60’s scoop” had begun and became the new agent for assimilation.
In memory of Gregory Finkewich
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Mr. Finkewich and his daughter Olga Duncan during his 106th birthday celebration earlier this year.
Banner Staff
The Neepawa Banner
Over the years the Neepawa Banner has reported numerous milestone birthdays for Gregory (Harry) Finkewich, the following is a write up from his 106th birthday. Sadly, Mr. Finkewich passed away this week and we offer our condolences to friends and family.
Touch - a - Truck Minnedosa
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Kira McCormick - Adema
The Neepawa Banner
Seven local moms have come together and stepped up in Minnedosa to fix the main playground at the Minnedosa beach. The Minnedosa Beach Enhancement Committee is looking to raise $250,000-300,000 to be able to complete the new playground. They have been working on this five plus year project for two years in November and so far, they have raised is $35,000.
Harvest for Hockey supports team and youth
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Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
The Neepawa Natives Harvest for Hockey program helps support the local junior team. The money raised from the Harvest for Hockey program comes in at a time of year when the team is running up large billeting costs. The money from grain that farmers donate goes to billet families and in turn, most of it gets spent in local grocery stores as families provide good meals for the players
