Land of Plenty asks for some council support
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- Published on Friday, February 20, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
A delegation for the Land of Plenty Festival has requested some support from Neepawa town council. Sheri Grant appeared in front of council on Tues. Feb. 18, representing a subcommittee of the Neepawa and District Chamber of Commerce that’s been assembled for the purpose of organizing the new regional celebration.
Mt. Agassiz supporters still hoping to save the mountain
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- Published on Thursday, February 19, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
Ski hill enthusiasts have one last chance to voice their support for Mount Agassiz. A rally and celebration for the ski area and Alpine Archie, the well-known roadside attraction synonymous with the region, is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 21, on Highway Five near McCreary. The event will run for the entire day, but several planned activities are scheduled between 2:00 and 4:00 pm.
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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.
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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Optimism among province's beef producers
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- Published on Monday, February 16, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
While there was optimism thanks to high prices, continued concerns over flooding and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) dominated discussion at the Manitoba Beef Producers annual meeting, held Feb. 5 and 6 in Brandon. Cattle producers from the Neepawa area were well represented, both in terms of attendees and resolutions put forward for debate, and the event drew producers of all ages.
