Right in the centre - Dead wood in many places
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- Published on Thursday, August 8, 2024
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
The Town of Jasper is but the latest victim of a wildfire. The Jasper situation is really bad, with hundreds of homes burned and the whole town evacuated.
Many years ago, it was pointed out to the federal government that a national wild fire strategy was needed. How many more homes and businesses have to be destroyed before reality sets in and solutions come to the surface?
I could be way wrong, and would welcome being corrected, but it seems to me that Parks Canada’s efforts to do anything in a correct, pro-active and effective way is lacking in evidence.
Right in the centre - Olympics opening ceremonies not surprising but very disappointing
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- Published on Saturday, August 3, 2024
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
The world was looking forward to seeing the beginning of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
It’s still a great show but the opening was severely smeared by a crude and lewd portions of the Opening Ceremonies.
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August 2, 2024 - Neepawa Banner & Press
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- Published on Friday, August 2, 2024
Neepawa Banner & Press
In this week's edition of the Neepawa Banner & Press, take a look at some of the fun had at the McCreary Rodeo, learn about some incidents of vandalism in the area, 2024 Lily Daze, an upcoming ribbon cutting for a Neepawa business expansion, major work at Squirrel Hills Trail Park and the Neepawa Titans AGM. All of these stories and much much more can be found in the Aug. 2, 2024 edition of the paper!
July 26, 2024 - Neepawa Banner & Press
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- Published on Thursday, July 25, 2024
Neepawa Banner & Press
This week's edition of the Banner & Press looks at all the activities that went on in Neepawa last weekend. Those events include R.A.F.T., the Manawaka Garden pARTy and the delayed Canada Day celebration. Also, Ride Like Ole 2024 is set for Minnedosa and some 'Dinosaurs’ were spotted recently at the Gladstone Golf & Country Club. Those stories, plus our Farmers' Advocate feature in the Neepawa Banner & Press.
