HyLife earns national recognition
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- Published on Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Submitted photo On March 8, representatives from Neepawa-based HyLife Foods LP received the 2017 Employer Awards for Newcomer Employment. They were one of the three Canadian companies to recognized with the national award, presented by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) . From left: Corinne Prince, director general, Integration Divison-IRCC; Jeremy Janzen, senior director of Human Resources, HyLife Ltd.; Jessica Martens, immigration case manager, HyLife Foods LP; Hon. Ahmed D. Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada.
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
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A local employer has received national recognition for their work hiring newcomers. With a workforce that’s almost half immigrants, Neepawa-based HyLife Foods LP was recognized last week by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. On March 8, representatives from the pork processing company travelled to Ottawa to receive their 2017 Employer Awards for Newcomer Employment. Out of 47 nominees from across Canada, HyLife was one of three award recipients.
Team Ursel sendoff set for tonight in Arden
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The send off party for Manitoba Senior Women's champions Team Ursel will be held at the Arden Community Centre this evening, starting at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free and there will be a cash bar, silent auction and 50/50 draw with proceeds donated to the team. Curlmanitoba will also present the team with their provincial jackets. Everyone welcome to attend. Please come out and show your support for Team Ursel.
Conversational Tagalog being taught in Neepawa
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- Published on Monday, March 13, 2017
By Miranda Leybourne
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Tagalog, the Austronesian language that is spoken as a first language by a quarter of the population of the Philippines and as a second language by nearly every Filipino citizen, is now being taught in Neepawa.
Brandon author to read new novel at Neepawa Library
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By Miranda Leybourne
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After a health setback in October, Brandon author Craig Russell is ready to bring some local literature to the Neepawa Public Library this April.
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'Neil Diamond' to shine in Gladstone
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- Published on Monday, March 13, 2017
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This month, the music of Neil Diamond is coming to Gladstone, for a show that’s sure to please. From Tin Pan Alley to Hollywood, through the turbulence of the 1960s and on into the 21st century, the songs of Neil Diamond continue to attract new fans to go along with the legions of old.
