Tips for a safe, happy Halloween
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- Published on Thursday, October 27, 2016
By Miranda Leybourne
Neepawa Banner
Pumpkins have been appearing on front porches, fall leaves litter the lawns, and soon children will be out and about searching for sweet treats dressed up as their favourite superheroes and television characters.
Halloween is on its way, and the Spruce Plains RCMP detachment wants to make sure that it’s an enjoyable and safe time for all families.
Furniture and fine wine
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- Published on Thursday, October 27, 2016
Photos by Tony Eu. ArtsForward was packed on Saturday, Oct. 22 as the organization held its biannual wine tasting fundraiser. The event netted over $1,500 for the arts organization.
By Tony Eu
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The smell of wine filled the room; in one corner was a spread of cheese and crackers. Music was being played, people were laughing and on display, atop a pair of tables, were four decorated chairs.
On Saturday, Oct. 22, ArtsForward (previously the Viscount Cultural Centre) held their biannual wine tasting fundraiser. This year, the fundraiser also included a silent auction for four re-done and decorated chairs.
Right in the centre - It’s a secret and it should be
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- Published on Thursday, October 27, 2016
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The Progressive Conservative government in Manitoba is trying to strike a blow for democracy this month. Hearings are underway to examine new unionization legislation that calls for a secret ballot to form a union. It’s called certification. To cancel a union or de-certify would require a secret vote as well. Seems pretty logical. Most votes in this day and age are secret ballot except for local board decisions. Even then, a secret ballot can be called but it’s not often as the discussion usually leads to a more or less unanimous vote by a show of hands.
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Neepawa to host baseball championship
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- Published on Thursday, October 27, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Some of Manitoba’s very best baseball teams will converge on Neepawa next year. The Neepawa Cubs of the Santa Clara Baseball League announced on Tuesday, Oct. 25 that they will be the host club for the 2017 Senior ‘AA’ Provincial Championship. The tournament will be held Aug. 11-13 and feature eight teams from across the province. Scott Newton of the Neepawa Cubs said they’re very excited about hosting the event.