Students celebrate year of empowerment
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- Published on Thursday, November 6, 2014
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
What do an astronaut, a filmmaker, an HIV positive teen and a multi-platinum recording artist have in common? They were just four of the 20 speakers at this year’s WE Day in Winnipeg.
Legislature recalled
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- Published on Thursday, November 6, 2014
By Ken Waddell
The Banner
On Wednesday, after a week of almost unprecedented uproar in the Manitoba government, the announcement was made by NDP house leader, Steve Ashton that the legislature will sit this fall.
A throne speech will be read on Nov. 20 and the house will sit for two weeks.
New specialty plate available today
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- Published on Tuesday, November 4, 2014
By Crystal Cann
Administrative Co-ordinator
Snoman unveiled a new, colourful specialty licence plate at its fourth annual congress on Oct. 24 and 25 in Winnipeg. The plate will be available at Autopac agents throughout the province beginning Nov. 3.
Gladstone Royal Purple celebrates 65 years
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- Published on Monday, November 3, 2014
(L to R) Lois Reid, Edna Roberts and Phyllis Bjarnarson
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
The Order of the Royal Purple in Gladstone has celebrated a very significant milestone. On Friday, Oct. 24, the club commemorated its 65th year of operation during a dinner at the Senior Drop-In Centre.
A warm and lightweight way to keep the chills away
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- Published on Sunday, November 2, 2014
Photo by Kate Jackman-Atkinson. Olga Boyko poses with some felt clothing. The brown jacket isn’t yet finished, while the vest and grey coat have been completed.
Kate Jackman Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
Hand felted clothing and accessories are now available locally, thanks to dressmaker Olga Boyko.
Read more: A warm and lightweight way to keep the chills away
