Brandon to host seniors provincial games
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- Published on Friday, April 1, 2016
By Sheila Runions
Publicity
Nine months have passed since it was officially announced that Brandon would host the annual 55 Plus Games. Brandon Rotary Club and James B. Chrisp United Commercial Travelers (UCT) have partnered to host this provincial sporting event which is sponsored by Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries. Brandon has a great history of hosting local and/or world events and this three-day competition for seniors will be no exception.
My perspective - Justice served?
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- Published on Friday, April 1, 2016
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
“Not guilty”. Last Thursday, when disgraced former broadcaster Jian Ghomeshi was acquitted on all charges, those two words sparked protests and widespread debate about the Canadian justice system.
Prospects camp a big step for Rankin Inlet family
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- Published on Friday, April 1, 2016
(L to R) Father David Ningeongan, sister Alayna and mother Ann Makpah all travelled down from Rankin Inlet, Nunavut to support Seth Ningeongan (second from right), at the Neepawa Natives spring prospects camp.
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
About 100 families from across Canada and the United States converged on the Yellowhead Arena last weekend for the Neepawa Natives annual spring prospects camp. For one family, that journey had some added challenges, but at the same time added significances.
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Rural Council Clips - Mar. 31
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- Published on Thursday, March 31, 2016
Council Clips:
RM of Oakview, Feb. 23: Reeve Brent Fortune reported on the Midwest Planning District meeting he attended and the responsibility of municipalities to enforce the Manitoba Fire Code through the Fires Prevention and Emergency Response Act. Council will request the district to supply this service and, if approved, Wayne Poppel will be considered the designated local assistant.
