Federal candidates take centre stage at forum
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- Published on Friday, October 9, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Last week, about 80 Neepawa area residents had the opportunity to get up close and personal with the federal election candidates. On Sept. 30, the Neepawa United Church’s Mission and Services committee hosted a candidate’s forum in advance of the Oct. 19 vote.
12 countries agree to Trans Pacific Partnership
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- Published on Friday, October 9, 2015
By Kira Paterson
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
On Oct. 5, the negotiations for the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) came to an end after 65 days. The agreement is between 12 countries and includes nearly 80 million customers. The nations involved are Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, The United States, Vietnam and Canada.
Pair of cases before the courts
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- Published on Thursday, October 8, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
On Sept 22, a pair of cases went before the court in Minnedosa.
Election 2015 - Working in Parliament
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- Published on Thursday, October 8, 2015
Banner Staff
The Neepawa Banner
Until the federal election on October 19th, the Neepawa Banner will be talking to the candidates about the issues that matter to local voters. Check back as we ask the candidates for their views on a new topic each week.
If you are elected, but your party doesn’t form the government, how would you work with the government and other MPs?
Rotary Park Bird Sanctuary looking for help
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- Published on Thursday, October 8, 2015
By Kira Paterson
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Jake Birch, the caretaker at the Rotary Park Bird Sanctuary in Neepawa, is looking to make a few additions to the park’s personnel.
