New art studio in Minnedosa officially opens its doors
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- Published on Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Photo by John Drinkwater. Art display at Inspire Art Studio in Minnedosa including “Pink Pond” by Karen May on right.
By John Drinkwater
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
On Oct. 22, Marlies Soltys won three awards during the Dragons’ Den style event entitled “What's the Big Idea?” Marlies, the creator of Modern Mosaics, wanted to have a space to showcase her art and provide an opportunity for others to display theirs. A vacant building became available in downtown Minnedosa to lease in early December. Following extensive refurbishment, this retail space and gallery opened its doors on Friday, Dec. 18.
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Switzerland- It’s more than just chocolate
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- Published on Monday, December 28, 2015
Submitted photos.Nikki in front of one of the many mountains in Switzerland.
Submitted by Nikki Tomoniko
Rotary exchange student from Neepawa
I sit here in my less than impeccable room and think to myself, “Will I ever be Swiss?”
I arrived in Switzerland in the beginning of August, worn shoes slapping on smooth concrete as I made my way to my host family. Thoughts raced through my head, butterflies dizzied themselves in my stomach and freshly applied deodorant battled against my ever-active sweat glands. Naturally, going away on a Rotary exchange made me nervous.
Right in the centre - The message
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- Published on Friday, December 25, 2015
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
This is my twenty-seventh Christmas column. Been a lot of water under the bridge in all those years.
My perspective - Meat of the matter
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- Published on Thursday, December 24, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
After a seven year battle, finally, it’s a time of celebration for Canadian cattle and hog producers. On Dec. 18, left with no other options, the United States Congress repealed the contentious Country of Origin Legislation, known as COOL.
