This week's Press

This week's Neepawa Press is delayed by closed roads, but if you can't wait or want something to read on a cold day, here's the electronic version: http://issuu.com/theneepawapress/docs/nep_20170308_a08

 

1967: New Manitoba Telephone System building under construction

By Cecil Pittman

The Neepawa Press

80 years ago. Friday, March 5, 1937: Dauphin is bringing a special train for a hockey game tonight. Anybody that has their car running, it would be appreciated if they would help to bring the people downtown. The train is expected to arrive about 6:30.

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Cash Draw Winners announced

Banner Staff

The prize winners in the Neepawa Natives Cash Draw were announced at Saturday's banquet.

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CPhA celebrates Pharmacist Awareness Month

Canadian Pharmacists Association

Submitted 

March is Pharmacist Awareness Month (PAM) in Canada, a month long period to celebrate the pharmacist profession and raise awareness about the contributions that pharmacists make in the delivery of health care.  This year the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) is celebrating the changing role of pharmacists with the theme: Pharmacists: Doing more. For you.

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Preventing medication mismanagement

Canadian Pharmacists Association

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Medication management is an important issue for seniors and their families. Failure to properly manage medications can threaten the lives of seniors, highlighting the emphasis families must place on ensuring seniors take their medications in strict adherence to their instructions.

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