River Comets week in review
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By Justin Froese
Last week we had the first uninterrupted week of Rivers Comets action of the season as the team took on Joe Beeverz Young Guns and Brandon Marlins.
Area students learn about human rights issues
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Photo by John Drinkwater. Participants from Erickson Collegiate’s Human Rights Conference, pictured with flag maker Gilbert Baker (seated).
By John Drinkwater
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On June 3, the Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) group of Erickson Collegiate Institute (ECI) hosted a Human Rights Conference for Grades 9 to 12. Students from six different schools, including ECI, Elton, MCI, Neepawa, Rivers and Rossburn, took part in an educational and inspirational day of presentations and discussions on some of the human rights issues facing Canadian youth today.
Provincial High School Track and Field Championship
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Submitted photo. A close finish for Zoie Forgue of Neepawa during the Milk Provincial Track and Field Championships in Brandon.
By Eoin Devereux
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Track and field athletes with Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (NACI) had an impressive weekend at the Milk MHSAA Provincial Championship. A handful of competitors made it to the finals in their respective events and also posted personal bests, while challenging themselves against the top athletes from across Manitoba.
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My perspective - Future of the family farm
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By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
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According to the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA), over $50 billion in farm assets are set to change hands over the next 10 years. Canada’s farm population is ageing and there will be a huge change in the country’s agricultural landscape as these ageing farmers sell their farms and retire.
