Area students learn about human rights issues
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Photo by John Drinkwater. Participants from Erickson Collegiate’s Human Rights Conference, pictured with flag maker Gilbert Baker (seated).
By John Drinkwater
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
On June 3, the Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) group of Erickson Collegiate Institute (ECI) hosted a Human Rights Conference for Grades 9 to 12. Students from six different schools, including ECI, Elton, MCI, Neepawa, Rivers and Rossburn, took part in an educational and inspirational day of presentations and discussions on some of the human rights issues facing Canadian youth today.
Fresh look for Neepawa’s Giant Tiger store
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Photo by John Drinkwater. There was lots to celebrate during Giant Tiger’s post-renovation grand opening sale (from left):Joellene Plourde, Maribel Abdul, Melissa Linsangan, Curtis Keber, Friendly, the Giant Tiger, Dale Lingat and Nicole Nienhuis.
By John Drinkwater
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
On Saturday, June 11, Giant Tiger celebrated the re-opening of its store in Neepawa. Over a period of 12 weeks, fixtures and fittings were replaced and the store was enhanced by bright yellow walls and new graphics.
Negotiations continue for Minnedosa station
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Photo by Eoin Devereux. The Minnedosa train station was built in 1910. Since 2005, local volunteers have spent over 2,000 hours in maintenance and repairs.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
There may be a light at the end of the tunnel for a heritage group in Minnedosa that’s been working for over a decade to preserve the town’s train station. Minnedosa Heritage Inc. has received a financial offer of $75,000 from CP Rail to compensate them for the work the organization has done to the historic building since 2006. During a meeting on Tuesday, June 14, the group considered the offer and voted to send a counter offer to CP of $110,000.
Plumas UCW meeting minutes
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The Plumas UCW met on June 2 for the final meeting of the spring season ,following our supper at the Plumas Inn. Nine visits were made to those sick or shut in.
Court’s Greenhouse no longer a perennial business
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Photo by Kira Paterson. After being open for 32 years, Jeanine Court has decided to close Court’s Greenhouse after this season is over.
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
After 32 years in the greenhouse business, Jeanine Court has announced this as the last season for Court’s Greenhouse. At the end of June, the business will be closing for the year, like it usually does, but the doors will not open again next spring.
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