What’s the big idea? Kitchens, kicks, pulses and therapy
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Photo by Tony Eu. On Thursday, Oct. 20, the second annual ‘What’s The Big Idea?’ event took place. This year, seven individuals pitched their businesses, resulting in four prize winners.
The event, put on by the Economic Development Officers of Neepawa (Marilyn Crewe, far left) and Minnedosa (Vern May, far right) is designed to give local entrepreneurs a hand with starting, or growing, their local business. Not only are monetary awards given out, the event also brings many guest speakers and resources that the entrepreneurs can take advantage of to learn more about running a business.
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4-H members show off horsemanship skills
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The 19th annual presentations of the Manitoba 4-H Young Horse Development Project (YHDP) were held Sept. 5, at the Westoba Agricultural Centre of Excellence, in Brandon, Manitoba. The project provides a venue for senior 4-H members to demonstrate their knowledge gained through the 4-H Equine Program, as well as to showcase the stock being bred and raised on Manitoba’s equine ranches.
Local participation in Spay Day 2016
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By Miranda Leybourne
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Cat and dog overpopulation is a real problem facing Manitoba and local vet clinics in the area are doing their part to alleviate the situation during Manitoba Spay Day.
Manitoba Spay Day is a new province-wide initiative put on by the Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) to combat dog and cat overpopulation. On Nov. 2, several vet clinics in the province will be offering spay and neuter services for dogs and cats at discounted rates.
Handiworkers start new year
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By Nikki Anderson
Vice-President, Gladstone Handiworkers 4-H Club
The Gladstone Handiworkers 4-H club held their first meeting of the year on Oct. 4, at the Gladstone United Church Annex. The meeting was attended by 23 members.
