Youth Forum in Ottawa
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- Published on Saturday, July 22, 2017
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All 150 students together for a photo from above
By Kira McCormick-Adema
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This summer, Kailyn Hanke was one of 150 students that were chosen to go to Ottawa for the Canada 150 & Me Youth forum. Hanke, an NACI student, took part in one of the four regional forums, in Halifax, in May. The students who came from across Canada arrived in Ottawa on June 24 and spent the next eight days learning, volunteering and presenting.
Happy 150th Canada
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- Published on Friday, July 21, 2017
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Jake and Leona Ginter celebrated Canada’s 150th birthday in a very special way, as they planted what appear to be petunias in the style of our nations’ flag. The Ginter family’s ancestors immigrated to Canada from Russia via the Allan Steamship Line in 1874 and were very proud to celebrate the 150 as a Canadians.
Seniors visit Arden Museum
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- Published on Friday, July 21, 2017
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Home Assistance Neepawa and District (HAND) recently organized a trip to the Arden Lansdowne Museum.
By Lea Heschuk
HAND summer
On Thursday, July 13, residents of the Yellowhead Manor and Kinsmen Kourt visited the Arden Lansdowne Museum. The museum had many interesting artifacts and a wealth of information on the Arden area. The Arden Senior Crocus Club generously provided coffee and goodies to everyone on the trip after visiting the museum. Along with the museum, individuals on the trip enjoyed viewing the Arden crocus, ox cart and Arden Park.
Out of Hellen's Kitchen-1944: Manitoba Hydro
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- Published on Friday, July 21, 2017
Photo courtesy of the Beautiful Plains Museum
Manitoba Hydro’s ads could be found in cook books.
In the early 1900s a thermal-electric plant was installed, which supplied the town’s power requirements for many years. In 1944, Manitoba Hydro connected Neepawa to the provincial power system. Soon, hydro lines where going up through the country side, changing life on the farm for the better and forever. Brooder lights for the baby chicks, yard lights to make night work easier and safer, milking machines to get the milking chores done faster, water pumped at a flick of a switch; undeniably hydro was a labor saver. Electricity made life easier and more enjoyable for women with refrigerators, stoves, freezers, hot water heaters, toasters and a host of other new appliances. One of the favorites for the women was the electric mix master, it saved time and energy and it never had to stop and rest because its wrist or elbow was tired. If you have the chance, visit the Manitoba Electrical Museum and Education Centre in Winnipeg, which was created by Manitoba and Winnipeg Hydro veterans. The array of older electrical equipment and the wonderful displays are educational, interactive and interesting. An excellent museum that covers the history of power development in Manitoba.
