Robert Johnston latest recipient of France's highest honour
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- Published on Friday, June 5, 2015
Second World War veteran, Robert Johnston, was presented with the Knight of the Legion of Honour medal for his part in the liberation of France. The medal was presented by Bruno Burnichon, Consul of Winnipeg’s French Consulate, at Gladstone’s Third Crossing Manor in front of friends, family, fellow veterans and Gladstone Legion #110 members. (Photo by Penny Rodgers)
By Penny Rodgers
For the Neepawa Banner
Mr. Bruno Burnichon, Honorary Consul of France, was in Gladstone on Friday, May 29, to present the Knight of the Legion of Honour medal to Robert Johnston (Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada).
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Right in the centre - Everything involves the economy
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- Published on Thursday, June 4, 2015
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
One of Quebec’s most famous provincial politicians Jacques Parizeau, the man who lead the 1995 referendum for Quebec separation has died. He still stands in history for Quebec separation, alongside Rene Levesque who lead the 1980 referendum and Lucien Bouchard.
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Neepawa Council briefs - June 4th, 2015
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- Published on Thursday, June 4, 2015
Banner Staff
Museum request:
Representatives with the Beautiful Plains Museum formally presented Town Council with a proposal for land use in the former CN land. The museum had a lease with C.N. Rail for land use but no formal arrangements with the Town itself.
Adopt a Grandpa a grand success
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- Published on Thursday, June 4, 2015
(L to R) Contest winners Gerrard Ballad, Allison Aglangao, Sidney Poettcker and Katya Ivanetz.
