Strange little thing called culture shock
- Details
- Published on Saturday, April 1, 2017
By Agi Nagy
Exchange student
My name is Agi Nagy, an exchange student from Slovakia. I came here with the Rotary Youth Exchange Program, which is one of the most popular student exchange programs in the world. They help students to travel all around the world, for example to Thailand, Japan, Colombia, Brazil and to many other exotic countries.
In the eyes of a teenager
- Details
- Published on Saturday, April 1, 2017
By Jessica Hare-Lawless
Submitted
How would you describe teenagers in society? Hooligans? Juvenile? Would you say they’re crazy and reckless? Irresponsible? How about over-stressed?
Teen challenge group to come to Neepawa
- Details
- Published on Friday, March 31, 2017
Submitted
Krista was molested at eight years old, causing her to lose her identity and sense of self-worth. At 20, she was raped and her life soon spiraled out of control. Trying to mend the broken pieces of her heart, Krista turned to drugs and satanism. She became suicidal, and that’s when Krista reached out to Adult & Teen Challenge for help.
Fun times on tap at Maple Syrup Festival
- Details
- Published on Friday, March 31, 2017
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Sweet times are coming to McCreary, as the community prepares to host this year’s Manitoba Maple Syrup Festival on April 7 and 8. In addition to celebrating all things maple syrup, the annual event has also become a celebration of local culture, featuring music and dance.
Ag Expo to showcase industry
- Details
- Published on Friday, March 31, 2017
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
A couple of months ago, Cam Tibbett, who manages Munro Farm Supplies in Neepawa and serves as VP of the Neepawa Natives Hockey Club, started pondering about the team, the Ag industry and the impact both have on the area. Tibbett wanted to re-capture some of the excitement that buzzed around the former Neepex Trade Show from a few years back and set up an event that would showcase the Ag industry. Tibbett teamed up with Matt Lowry, Scott Newton and others to approach the Ag industry people about the concept.
