My perspective - Where's the beef?
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- Published on Thursday, November 30, 2017
Kate Jackman - Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
It’s been a little over a year since provincial Agriculture minister Ralph Eichler announced an ambitious goal to grow the province’s beef cattle herd from about 400,000 animals, to pre-BSE levels, about 750,000 animals, by 2026. For those in the industry, the vocal show of support was welcome news, but making that dream a reality is easier said than done.
Right in the centre - Delay, delay, delay!
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- Published on Thursday, November 30, 2017
Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
Seems that I have titled a column that way before. That may well be true but it seems that delaying action is a recurring trait and especially so for councils. The Town of Neepawa has fallen into one of the worst and most costly delays in the history of Neepawa. The recently announced and much needed new fire hall is the result of a decision that was delayed for close to 20 years.
Howden to coach at SJHL /MJHL Showcase
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- Published on Thursday, November 30, 2017
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
The Neepawa Natives will likely have a few players hitting the ice for the upcoming SJHL/MJHL Player Showcase. But no matter how few or how many of them end up lacing their skates at the event, there will be at least one person repping for the team behind the bench.
Multiple vehicular thefts hit region
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- Published on Thursday, November 30, 2017
Banner Staff
Neepawa Banner & Press
A wave of recent vehicle thefts have Westman RCMP on high alert. Some time over the weekend, it’s believed that several properties in the Neepawa, Brookdale and Wellwood area received an unwanted overnight visitor or visitors.
