Observation - November 10, 2017
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- Published on Sunday, November 12, 2017
Addy Oberlin
The Neepwa Banner & Press
I remember when I was a child during WWII that my mother woke me up in the middle of the night and we listened to the humming of the rocket flying over. These rockets were meant to go to England, but they did not always make it.
Faithfully Yours - Remembering the “Walters”
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- Published on Sunday, November 12, 2017
Neil Strohschein
The Neepawa Banner & Press
Before his death a few years ago, Walter (not his real name) had a simple ritual that he followed every Remembrance Day. At 10:55 a.m. he would put on his military dress uniform and stand in his driveway, facing his garage. Before him were three flags—the Canadian flag, the Union Jack and the flag of the Royal Air Force, the branch of the military in which he served during WWII.
Out of Helen's Kitchen - A Town Goes Dry
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- Published on Saturday, November 11, 2017
Rita Friesen
Neepawa Banner & Press
The Millennium did not bring about any major glitzes and life went on as before. Prime Minister Jean Chrétien caught his opponent’s off-guard by calling an early election. A five-week campaign saw Chrétien win a third majority in the House of Commons, the first time this had happened in Canada since 1945. Former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau passes away in September and is given a state funeral.
District meetings give beef producers a say
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- Published on Saturday, November 11, 2017
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
Manitoba is home to 1.3 million beef cattle and next week, area beef producers will have the chance to hear about the industry, as well as voice their concerns and priorities for the coming year. On Nov. 15, Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) will be hosting their District 8 meeting at the Arden Hall.