Friday, July 31, 2020 Neepawa Banner & Press
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In this week's edition, read about a new business starting up in August, find out about the Roxy's latest decisions since the province is allowing theatres to open, take a look back at old issues of the Neepawa Press to celebrate its 125th year and much more!
Don't forget to pick up a hard copy of the Banner & Press so you don't miss out on some great deals in the flyers! In this week's, you can find Giant Tiger and Princess Auto, depending on where you pick up your paper.
Right in the centre - Coping with COVID-19 and China
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By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
According to figures from the province of Manitoba, there were 18 flu-related deaths reported during the 2018-19 flu season, but the number varies considerably year to year. The variance is shown in these stats: 2013-14 (9), 2014-15 (48), 2015-16 (22), 2016-17 (12), 2017-18 (46), 2018-19 (18).
So far in Manitoba, we have had eight deaths from COVID-19 over about five months, so over 12 months, assuming that C-19 keeps rolling at the current rates, there would be about 18 deaths.
Read more: Right in the centre - Coping with COVID-19 and China
COVID case linked to Minnedosa business
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By Eoin Devereux
July 31, 2020
A recent confirmation of a COVID-19 case in the Prairie Mountain Health region has been linked to a business in Minnedosa. On Thursday, July 30, online chatter began to circulate information regarding a hand written sign posted on the door of Blazers Mini-Mart. The posting simply said “CLOSED. Due to possible exposure to COVID-19.”
Show us your best Cockshutt 30 tractor picture!
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- Published on Thursday, July 30, 2020
The Manitoba Agricultural Museum 2021 Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion and Stampede festival will feature Cockshutt Farm Equipment and host the annual convention of the International Cockshutt Club. The 2021 Cockshutt convention will highlight the 75th anniversary of the iconic Cockshutt 30 tractor, the first modern tractor designed and built in Canada. The tractor gained worldwide status for pioneering the use of live hydraulics and Live-Power-Take-Off systems to power attached equipment. Please send us your best Cockshutt 30 picture or story so we can publish it in upcoming Farmers' Advocate editions of the paper.
You can send your pics and stories to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Friday, August 7 to be in our next edition.
