Details unveiled on Minnedosa medical clinic
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- Published on Friday, June 24, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
A call to action has been made to the residents of Minnedosa to support the construction of a new medical clinic. Details on the proposed facility were unveiled to the public on Wednesday, June 15. The information that was provided included the floor plan, artists’ conceptual drawings of the building and the estimated cost.
Holiday Festival of the Arts turns 50
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- Published on Thursday, June 23, 2016
By Kira Paterson
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
This year, the Manitoba Holiday Festival of the Arts (MHFA) is turning 50. MHFA is a week long day camp featuring different arts classes for all ages. At least, that’s what it has become over the half-century it has been running.
Elks support HMK playground
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- Published on Thursday, June 23, 2016
Pictured from left: Jim Schmall, Past President of Manitoba Elks; Alex Jarema, Projects Chairman of Neepawa Elks; Allen Hanke, Principal of HMK School; and Ron Gray, Elks Past Exalted Ruler.
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Neepawa Elks Lodge #398 and the Manitoba Elks Foundation made donations to the HMK playground fund totaling $2,500. The Neepawa branch gave $1,500 and the foundation gave $1,000, both sums were raised through calendar sales and Walkathon ticket sales.
Yellowhead Centre upgrades see the light
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- Published on Thursday, June 23, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The first stage of a major renovation at the Yellowhead Centre (YHC) in Neepawa is nearly complete. The improvements, including the installation of new LED lighting in the arena and the concourse, as well as the addition of a new de-humidifier, have wrapped up. The only remaining portion of work needed to be done at this time is the repainting of the seats around the arena, which is expected to begin in July.
Update on Canada Post strike
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- Published on Thursday, June 23, 2016
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
A postal disruption could occur as soon as July 1, 2016. Canada Post Corporation and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have not come to a labour agreement. This does not affect deliveries in Neepawa, as we do not use Canada Post in the Town of Neepawa.
