Supporting Medical Clinic Lottery

By Ken Waddell

Neepawa Banner & Press

Last May, I wrote a very personal story about our family, more specifically about my wife Christine.

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Good news at Beautiful Plains Credit Union

By Ken Waddell

Neepawa Banner & Press

At the Beautiful Plains Credit Union (BPCU) Annual General Meeting on Apr. 11, customers, staff and reps from other Credit Unions gathered in what has become an annual tradition. Beef dinner at the Neepawa Legion, the introduction of guests, a review of the financial statements, a word puzzle and of course, vice-chairman, Keith Jury’s corny jokes. 

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A fine time at the Fine Arts Festival

Positive reviews for 2018 edition

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Neepawa Banner & Press

The 2018 Neepawa and District Fine Arts Festival was a success! The executive festival committee feels very well supported by the community, as many individuals and service groups donated money for scholarships.

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Homebodies - Really? Again?

By Rita Friesen

Homebodies

There are a few errors of judgment that I have repeated. Sadly. This week, for the third time in 20 years, I attempted to exit the garage, with the car, without opening the door. Alas.

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Teeny-tiny tax increase in Neepawa

Town unveils 2018 financial plan

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

Municipal taxes for Neepawa property owners are going up…but not really. On Tuesday, Apr. 17,  Town Council reviewed the details of its 2018 financial plan. The impact to the average homeowners will see them paying an additional $3.14 in taxes per $200,000 of their assessed property value, or the cost of a large coffee and a donut. This proposed increase is applicable to commercial properties as well. 

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