August 9, 2024 - Neepawa Banner & Press
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- Published on Thursday, August 8, 2024
Neepawa Banner & Press
In the latest edition of the Banner & Press we take a look at the Manitoba Youth Beef Round-up in Neepawa. As well, a feature on the two resident doctors at the Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic and an update on the results from the Manawaka Garden pARTy. Those stories, plus sports and our Minnedosa Fun Fest feature in the August 9th edition of the Neepawa Banner & Press.
Right in the centre - Dead wood in many places
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- Published on Thursday, August 8, 2024
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
The Town of Jasper is but the latest victim of a wildfire. The Jasper situation is really bad, with hundreds of homes burned and the whole town evacuated.
Many years ago, it was pointed out to the federal government that a national wild fire strategy was needed. How many more homes and businesses have to be destroyed before reality sets in and solutions come to the surface?
I could be way wrong, and would welcome being corrected, but it seems to me that Parks Canada’s efforts to do anything in a correct, pro-active and effective way is lacking in evidence.
Right in the centre - Olympics opening ceremonies not surprising but very disappointing
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- Published on Saturday, August 3, 2024
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
The world was looking forward to seeing the beginning of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
It’s still a great show but the opening was severely smeared by a crude and lewd portions of the Opening Ceremonies.
Read more: Right in the centre - Olympics opening ceremonies not surprising but very disappointing
August 2, 2024 - Neepawa Banner & Press
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- Published on Friday, August 2, 2024
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In this week's edition of the Neepawa Banner & Press, take a look at some of the fun had at the McCreary Rodeo, learn about some incidents of vandalism in the area, 2024 Lily Daze, an upcoming ribbon cutting for a Neepawa business expansion, major work at Squirrel Hills Trail Park and the Neepawa Titans AGM. All of these stories and much much more can be found in the Aug. 2, 2024 edition of the paper!