Plumas UCW meeting
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- Published on Thursday, September 29, 2016
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The Plumas United Church Women (UCW) held their first meeting since their summer recess on Sept. 15. Present were five members, who reported 17 visits to those ‘sick or shut in’ over the summer. To begin the meeting, president Norma Watson read a welcome back speech.
‘It’s just wonderful to see this type of response’
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- Published on Thursday, September 29, 2016
Photos by Diane Ruzycki. Hundreds of people came to check out the open house at the Farmery last Sunday. In 2011, brothers Chris and Lawrence Warwaruk set out to establish Canada’s first estate brewery. The open house included not just a chance to see the newly renovated space, but a chance to sample some of their products.
By Eoin Devereux
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Considering all the commotion going on during Farmery Estate Brewery’s grand opening, it could have been very easy for co-owners Chris and Lawrence Warwaruk to miss out on the moment. Fortunately for the brothers, they were able to stop, stare out upon the large crowd of well-wishers and reflect upon just what they’d accomplished.
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Olga Code: Never too old to travel
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- Published on Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Submitted Photos. Olga Code atop a camel during her trip into the Sahara Desert.
By Tony Eu
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Describing Olga Code as an adventurous spirit would be an understatement. Although she has lived her entire life in Manitoba, since retiring, Code has traveled around the world and seen more than most can even imagine. But before taking a look at her years of travel and adventure, we need to take a look at her years growing up and what she’s doing now.
A town on the move
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- Published on Wednesday, September 28, 2016
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Neepawa mayor Adrian de Groot and Neepawa Natives head coach Dustin Howden pose in front of the new front end cover for the MJHL team’s bus. The town is supporting the club over the next two years in the form of a commercial sponsorship. As part of that deal, the town’s branding will be front and centre on the bus as it travels across Manitoba.
Open the page to adventure at Neepawa Public Library’s story time program
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- Published on Wednesday, September 28, 2016
By Miranda Leybourne
The Neepawa Press
Now that school-aged children are back in classes, parents with preschoolers who are looking to keep them busy and entertained can take advantage of a fun, free program at the Neepawa Public Library. Berni Myker has been running the story time program at the library since the beginning of the year. The group meets Friday mornings at 11 a.m., where they hear a story, play a round of eye spy and do a fun craft connected to the day’s theme.
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