Steinbach puts an end to Natives' playoff hopes.
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- Published on Thursday, February 19, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
The hopes for post-season play for Neepawa are officially dead, as the Steinbach Pistons topped the Natives on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2-1.
Hylife Foods negotiations resume
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- Published on Thursday, February 19, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
Negotiators returned to the bargaining table this week to work out a new deal for workers at Hylife Foods in Neepawa. Local 832 president and lead negotiator Jeff Traeger said face to face discussions resumed on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Traeger noted that both sides remain very optimistic and believe they’re on track to reach a deal within the next few weeks.
Co-op purchases Eagle Agro
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- Published on Tuesday, February 17, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Banner
On Saturday, Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op announced the purchase of Eagle Agro Service’s retail business. The deal will see the Co-op take over all of Eagle Agro’s services, except for aerial application, which will still be provided by Eagle Agro’s owners, Nelson and Arlene Almey. The purchase will help Co-op expand its current custom application and crop input business.
Beef producers set direction & priorities for coming year
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- Published on Tuesday, February 17, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
At the Manitoba Beef Producers annual general meeting, members voted on resolutions to set the direction of MBP policy for the upcoming year. Resolutions were put forward by members at last fall’s district meetings and on Feb. 5, cattle producers from across the province debated and cast their votes.
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