Local idea takes flight
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- Published on Thursday, February 23, 2017
By Kate Jackman Atkinson
The Neepawa Press/Neepawa Banner
For one young Neepawa artist and entrepreneur, what started as a small idea has really taken flight. At last fall’s What’s the Big Idea, Kennedy Baker, a Grade 12 student at NACI, pitched her new business venture, Ken’s Kustom Kicks. She came away from the entrepreneurship conference and competition as one of four prize winners, taking home a $300 award from the Minnedosa and Beautiful Plains Credit Unions for the best overall idea. As well as the award, she left with proof that she might be able to turn her passion for art into a career.
Fun event to showcase Canada's top winter activities
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- Published on Monday, February 20, 2017
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
In honour of Canada’s 150th birthday, the Neepawa Cross Country Ski Club has organized an event combining three of the country’s favourite winter sports. The first ever Snowathlon will take place Feb. 26 and feature sledding (tobogganing), snowshoeing and cross country skiing.
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Love of reading is in the air in Neepawa
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- Published on Friday, February 17, 2017
By Miranda Leybourne
The Neepawa Banner
“I Love to Read” month is back in Manitoba, and Hazel M. Kellington (HMK) School and the Neepawa Public Library are both excited about the chance to share and encourage a love of literacy for all.
Last Train to Nibroc stopping in Neepawa
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- Published on Friday, February 17, 2017
Gwendolyn Collins (May) and Kristian Jordan (Raleigh). (photo by Leif Norman)
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Kaleidoscope Concert Series
The next performance in this year’s Kaleidoscope Concert series will be the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre production of Last Train to Nibroc.
Minnedosa hires new EDO
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- Published on Thursday, February 16, 2017
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Minnedosa Economic Development
On the heels of the recent release of the 2016 census data, the timing is opportune for a new outlook on the strategic direction of the Town of Minnedosa, which recorded an approximate 5 per cent drop in population during a period when other rural centres are reporting record growth. Over the past week, interviews concluded and the Minnedosa Area Community Development Corporation announced the appointment of Chantelle Parrott to the role or economic development officer.
