Local history examined by Gladstone author
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This is the cover of Kelvin Bueckert's new book titled "Life in our town."
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A Gladstone authors latest book was inspired by local history. Life in Our Town by Kelvin Bueckert, is a compilation of historical novellas set on the plains of Manitoba, Canada. In a press release announcing his book, Bueckert noted that it not only features three entertaining novellas, but it also contains photographs and clippings relevant to the stories included.
Local lifter wins gold at provincials
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Rachel McClay competing at the Manitoba provincials in Brandon on Dec. 10.
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Neepawa resident Rachel McClay recently claimed the gold medal in the 58kg weight class at a weightlifting event in Brandon Hosted by Crossfit Rocked, the Olympic style lifting event came to a close on Dec. 10. With three attempts for snatch and three attempts in clean and jerk, McClay successfully lifted four out of her six total attempts. The lifting season began early in the fall and lasts six months.
Brookdale MBFI Learning Centre receives funding
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Manitoba Beef & Forage Initiatives was the recipient of a generous $25,000 donation from Farm Credit Canada recently. The funds will go towards the construction of MBFI’s Learning Centre at its Brookdale Research Farm. From left to right: Ken Gross, Ducks Unlimited; Kristelle Harper, MFGA representative; Ramona Blyth, MBFI President and Manitoba Beef Producers director; Joyce Wilyshyn, FCC relationship management associate; Wilco Van Meijl, FCC Brandon district director and Glenn Friesen, Manitoba Agriculture.
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Construction of the Manitoba Beef & Forage Initiatives (MBFI) Learning Centre has received a boost with the generous donation of $25,000 from Farm Credit Canada (FCC). “Through FCC’s AgriSpirit Fund, we are proud to be a partner in the construction of the Learning Centre,” said Wilco van Meijl, director of FCC’s Brandon district office, at the recent cheque presentation that took place at the farm. “As a beef producer myself, I am looking forward to the great things that will come out of this facility.”
2017 NACTV update
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This is an update for the viewers of Neepawa’s Community Access Television station (NACTV) and to the public at large. As was described in the Banner & Press (Stability starting to surface at NACTV. Friday, Nov. 3, 2017), the TV station had their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Fourteen people came out to learn what has been happening over the past year and what the plans are going forward.
Council clips Riverdale Municipality
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Riverdale Municipality, Nov. 21: Peter Tines discussed the development at Paradise Valley; Riverdale will contact RM of Elton to discuss options/probability of extending the waterline to Paradise Valley. Sacred Acres Inc. provided notification of a permit application to produce medical marijuana in Riverdale. Rivers Collegiate requested a donation to host Manitoba High School Athletic Association’s provincial volleyball competition.
