Observations on several issues
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By Ken Waddell
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Watching the U.S. presidential debate on Monday night was hardly riveting as neither candidate, neither Hillary Clinton nor Donald Trump, are brilliant speakers. That said, the American voters do have a clearer choice after this week’s debate.
Winkler tops Neepawa to begin MJHL season
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Photo by Eoin Devereux. Peyton Malcolm (17) controls the puck in the Winkler zone, during the second period of the Neepawa Natives’ home opener against Winkler on Friday, Sept. 23.
By Eoin Devereux
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Despite an exceptional effort in the Yellowhead Centre, the Neepawa Natives regular season home opener was tarnished by a 3-1 defeat to the Winkler Flyers. The game was held on Friday, Sept. 23 and saw Connor Slipp make 33 saves for the Flyers to help get their season off to a positive start. Forward Scott Gall contributed with a pair of goals for Winkler, including an empty netter to seal the victory. Jeff Michiels secured the other goal for the visitors, while Ashton Anderson tallied the lone marker for the Natives.
Kerreen’s Clothing gets set for autumn with fall fashion show
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Photo by Miranda Leybourne. Maureen Turner, owner of Kerreen’s Clothing, is organizing a fall fashion show in support of Central Plains Cancer Care.
By Miranda Leybourne
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The leaves and the temperatures are falling, and new fall fashions are here. It’s a wonderful time of year for fashionistas, and Maureen Turner, owner of Kerreen’s Clothing, located at 412 Mountain Ave., is excited about the store’s upcoming Erma and Louise Fall Fashion show.
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‘It’s just wonderful to see this type of response’
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Photos by Diane Ruzycki. Hundreds of people came to check out the open house at the Farmery last Sunday. In 2011, brothers Chris and Lawrence Warwaruk set out to establish Canada’s first estate brewery. The open house included not just a chance to see the newly renovated space, but a chance to sample some of their products.
By Eoin Devereux
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Considering all the commotion going on during Farmery Estate Brewery’s grand opening, it could have been very easy for co-owners Chris and Lawrence Warwaruk to miss out on the moment. Fortunately for the brothers, they were able to stop, stare out upon the large crowd of well-wishers and reflect upon just what they’d accomplished.
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