My perspective - Culture, vulture
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- Published on Thursday, May 5, 2016
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Culture is an important part of our lives and within the context of culture, there is the subgroup of Canadian-made content. Historically, the federal government has focused its concern over Canadian content to regulating a minimum number of Barenaked Ladies songs that must be played on the radio, funding the CBC and making sure our cable and satellite providers show enough shows featuring Anne of Green Gables.
Banner staff recognized with provincial awards
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- Published on Thursday, May 5, 2016
Back row (from left):John Drinkwater, Derek Pearson, Kira Paterson, Jean Seaborn, Kay De’Ath and Sandra Under. Front row (from left): Eoin Devereux, Diane Ruzycki, Kate Jackman-Atkinson, Chris Waddell and Ken Waddell.
By Banner Staff
The Neepawa Banner
Banner newspapers had a successful evening at the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association (MCNA) annual Better Newspapers Competition. The awards were presented during the organization’s annual convention, held April 29 and 30 in Winnipeg. Banner papers came home with 13 awards.
Neepawa approves 2016 budget
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- Published on Thursday, May 5, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The financial plan for the Town of Neepawa has been approved. On Tuesday, May 3, Council gave second and third reading to the document, which allocates $7,655,027.81 towards the general operating fund and $5,047,751.51 to the utility operating fund.
Rivers youth heading to judo nationals
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- Published on Wednesday, May 4, 2016
By Laurie Kroeker
Melody Kroeker competed in two categories at a judo tournament in Portage la Prairie on April 16. Seven members of the Brandon club, including two of her younger siblings, competed as well. Sister Marita and brother Jonathan each earned participation medals in their categories. There were 150 judoka registered.