Students learn about entrepreneurship
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- Published on Friday, May 20, 2016
Submitted photo. Students from NACI’s Grade 6A class with their Junior Achievement certificates. The students spent two afternoons learning about financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work readiness skills.
By Banner Staff
The Neepawa Banner
Students are often taught that success means “getting a good job” after graduation. Many are not aware that launching a business is a viable career option that can bring them amazing opportunities.
Neepawa MYJC open for business
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- Published on Friday, May 20, 2016
By Michael Macaraeg
Neepawa and area MYJC Youth Engagement Leader
The Neepawa Manitoba Youth Job Centre is open once again for the summer! Centres across Manitoba are in their 41st year of successfully supporting youth employment in Manitoba. The Neepawa Manitoba Youth Job Centre (MYJC) is sponsored by Manitoba Department of Education and Training in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and serves the communities of Arden, Birnie, Brookdale and Eden.
Teepee a new attraction for visitors to RMNP
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- Published on Friday, May 20, 2016
Photo by John Drinkwater. Raising of poles to form a teepee framework.
By John Drinkwater
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
On Wednesday, May 11, a group of Parks Canada staff received training in the raising of a teepee. Instruction took place near the Administration Building in RMNP and was conducted by Art Gordon. Gordon, originally from Swan Lake, MB, now resides in Minnedosa and has been building teepees for many years. An Ojibway, he has worked with Cree and Dakota people, learning their cultures and some of their language.
‘Trojan horse’ bill could have huge impact
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By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Last week, farmers, hunters and anglers breathed a collective sigh of relief. The controversial federal bill, C-246, the Modernizing Animal Protections Act, came for second reading in the House of Commons, but doesn’t appear to have the support of government.
Hats off to spring fling participants
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- Published on Thursday, May 19, 2016
Submitted photo. First Place Winners of the Spring Fling Hat Decorating Contest: Charlie Smith and Irene Pasowisty.
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The Neepawa Banner
On Tuesday, May 10, the Resident Family Council hosted their annual “Spring Fling” at Country Meadows Personal Care Home. The afternoon consisted of a prize table and a bake sale to fundraise for purchases they will make for the care home.
