Excitement is growing in Erickson

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Photo by John Drinkwater. View of the Erickson gardens with many of the participants involved.

By John Drinkwater

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On Tuesday, Aug. 25, the sun shone on the grand opening of Erickson’s community garden. The raised bed garden plots are located adjacent to the Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve (RMBR) office on 2nd Ave NE.

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Election 2015 - Infrastructure

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Until the federal election on October 19th, the Neepawa Banner will be talking to the candidates about the issues that matter to local voters. This week we begin with the candidate profiles. Check back as we ask the candidates for their views on a new topic each week.

Ageing infrastructure is a concern for many Canadians. Does your party have any plans to address this issue - either by directly funding projects or by partnering with other levels of government.

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Trucking week - Trucking benefits all Canadians

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Banner file photo. Gladstone Transfer taking part in the 2015 Gladstone Fair Parade. 

By Kira Paterson

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Whether we realize it or not, almost every product we consume has been brought here from elsewhere. Most products have, at some point in their journey, been moved along by the trucking industry. 

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Remembering the life of a friend - Ellen Gracie Stewart

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Submitted photo. Gracie Stewart at home on the farm as a young woman

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Monday morning (August 31, 2015)  we celebrated the life of Ellen “Gracie” Stewart in a casual gathering at her graveside, with her Country Meadows family and friends in attendance.

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Who has the area’s next big idea?

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Municipalities need to take an active approach to spurring development in their own communities and not rely on industry to lead the charge.  That’s the basis behind an upcoming entrepreneurship event being co-presented by Minnedosa and Neepawa on Oct. 22.  

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