Just Watch Me! video contest launched
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Photo property of Community Futures. Sydney Deneka of Beausejour was the winner last year with her blanket business called Kozy Kritters.
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Rural entrepreneurs with disabilities are getting a chance to boost their business profiles. Community Futures recently launched their annual Just Watch Me! video contest.
Rivers pleased with response to curling championship
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By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
It was two years ago that Les Wedderburn suggested to Rivers Curling Club members that they consider hosting the annual junior men’s and women’s provincial championship. A pitch was made to Curl Manitoba and the hosting request was granted; planning has been ongoing for more than a year. The big event was promoted as Jan. 6-10 at Riverdale Community Centre but it actually began Tuesday evening, Jan. 5 with a banquet for participants.
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New daycare in Gladstone ‘One big grant away’
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Phot by Kate Jackman-Atkinson. In October of 2014, HRCC unveiled a sign that outlined building plans and fundraising goals on their newly purchased property.
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Since 2011, Happy Rock Children’s Centre (HRCC) has been raising money to build a new daycare centre in Gladstone. So far, they have raised about one quarter of their goal of $675,000.
Right in the centre - To change or not to change
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By Ken Waddell
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One of the key phrases a person hears in meetings is “That’s how we have always done it.” Seven words that can either be the basis of an organization or the death knell. How does one know the difference?
