Solid support once again for Neepawa Ag Expo

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

The 2018 edition of the Neepawa Ag Expo appears to have built upon the success of the inaugural event. The Expo, now in its second year of existence, was held at the Yellowhead Centre on Thursday, Apr. 5. It featured 48 display and sponsor booths from ag-related businesses across the Westman region. Those participation numbers are higher than 2017 when 39 businesses partook in the day.  

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Boxe Neepawa closing down

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Photo by Eoin Devereux.  Derek Pearson has operated the Boxe Neepawa Combat Sports and Fitness Club for just over four years.

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

After four years in operation, the Boxe Neepawa Combat Sports and Fitness Club has confirmed it will shut down. The club has announced that Monday, Apr. 30, will be the last day the facility is open, with the final classes scheduled for Thursday, Apr. 26.  

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Deal signed on Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic expansion

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From left to right: Co-owner of Kerf Construction, Dale Loewen, Neepawa and District Medical Committee chairperson Arnie Suski, Lyle Loewen, also of Kerf,  and NADCO chairperson Murray Parrott complete signing the agreement to proceed with the expansion at the Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic. Dale and Lyle who represent Kerf Construction won the formal bid to do the work.

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

The deal is done for the expansion of the Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic in Neepawa. On Monday, Apr. 9, the building contract was officially signed between the Neepawa Area Development Corporation (NADCO) and Kerf Construction. 

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Neepawa Town Council examines how to help Bird Sanctuary

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

Neepawa Town Council is exploring its options when it comes to future support for the Rotary Park Bird Sanctuary. The Town was recently asked to assist with an outstanding invoice of $767.13. The bill was for repairs to the facility’s in-floor heating, which is required to keep the birds comfortable over the extended winter hiatus. 

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Gladstone gets its daycare spaces

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The future location of the Happy Rock Children's Centre.

UPDATED VERSION OF STORY.   APR. 11 - 3:00 p.m.

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

The elusive dream of additional daycare spaces in Gladstone is no longer that elusive. On Friday, Apr. 6, the provincial government announced funding for the creation of 780 new licensed child-care spaces. The Happy Rock Children’s Centre (HRCC) proposal is one of the big beneficiaries of this announcement, receiving $447,972 in financial support. 

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