My perspective - Mind-boggling and maddening
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- Published on Thursday, August 4, 2016
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
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With a relatively small population, Manitoba is a province hugely dependant upon trade. Whether it’s our crops, livestock or manufactured goods, much of what is produced here is sold outside our borders. Not only that, but much of what we purchase originates from elsewhere.
From rural girl to Hollywood star
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- Published on Thursday, August 4, 2016
Submitted photo. Tammy Gillis, a Manitoban actor who grew up in McCreary and star of the upcoming film Menorca.
By Tony Eu
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What do the small rural town of McCreary and Hollywood have in common? Tammy Gillis. The Dauphin born, McCreary raised actress has acted in many different short films, TV series and feature length films. She’s most well known for her roles as Kelly in the TV series Supernatural (2011), Claudia Powell in the TV series Motive (2013), her lead role as Jenna Scott in Unleashing Mr. Darcy (2016) and now as the lead role in the upcoming film Menorca.
Heritage Festival returning to Carberry
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- Published on Thursday, August 4, 2016
Banner file photo. Old fashioned doughnuts are only one of many popular activities returning this year.
By Tony Eu
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The Carberry Heritage Festival is back, and this year, it’s bigger and better than ever.
Taking place on Friday, Aug. 12 and Saturday, Aug. 13, the event marks the fourth year of heritage celebrations. And if past trends are anything to go by, it should be even better than last year’s. “[The festivals] keep growing each year. They’re well attended,” said Cathy Drayson, a representative for the festival.
Mavericks beat Cubs in semi final thriller
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- Published on Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Cubs catcher Cam Tibbett blocks the plate, as Mavericks player Jay Klym prepares to slide in the 4th inning of the 3rd & deciding game of the SCBL semi-final. Neepawa would get the out at the plate.
By Eoin Devereux
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The Minnedosa Mavericks have advanced to the Santa Clara Baseball League championship series. The Mavs eliminated the Neepawa Cubs in the third and deciding game of their semi-final series on Tuesday, Aug. 2, with a 7-6 win in Minnedosa.
