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- Published on Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Photos by Kate Jackman-Atkinson. On June 15, the ribbon was cut, officially opening the new Neepawa Home Hardware.
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Last July, the Gerrard family began converting their Tru Hardware/Castle Building Centre store to a Home Hardware Building Centre. With the conversion now complete, dealer-owners Michelle and Darryl Gerrard invited the business community to a sneak peek at the store, as they hosted a Neepawa Chamber of Commerce Business After 5 event. The evening’s festivities included a ribbon cutting as well as speeches from local dignitaries and Home Hardware representatives, who welcomed them to the 1,067 store family. The following day, shoppers from near and far descended on the store to take in their three day, grand opening sale.
Council Clips - June 16, 2016
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- Published on Saturday, June 18, 2016
Riverdale Municipality, May 3: Wetlands Centre of Excellence has asked for assistance in joining the two large pools to create a more sustainable wetland; the matter will be discussed with public works to see if our equipment is able to provide this service. Council will partner with Rivers Train Station Restoration Committee to develop a labyrinth and RV Park at NW 23-12 21W, west of Willow Drive.
Area students learn about human rights issues
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- Published on Thursday, June 16, 2016
Photo by John Drinkwater. Participants from Erickson Collegiate’s Human Rights Conference, pictured with flag maker Gilbert Baker (seated).
By John Drinkwater
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
On June 3, the Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) group of Erickson Collegiate Institute (ECI) hosted a Human Rights Conference for Grades 9 to 12. Students from six different schools, including ECI, Elton, MCI, Neepawa, Rivers and Rossburn, took part in an educational and inspirational day of presentations and discussions on some of the human rights issues facing Canadian youth today.
Fresh look for Neepawa’s Giant Tiger store
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- Published on Thursday, June 16, 2016
Photo by John Drinkwater. There was lots to celebrate during Giant Tiger’s post-renovation grand opening sale (from left):Joellene Plourde, Maribel Abdul, Melissa Linsangan, Curtis Keber, Friendly, the Giant Tiger, Dale Lingat and Nicole Nienhuis.
By John Drinkwater
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
On Saturday, June 11, Giant Tiger celebrated the re-opening of its store in Neepawa. Over a period of 12 weeks, fixtures and fittings were replaced and the store was enhanced by bright yellow walls and new graphics.
Negotiations continue for Minnedosa station
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- Published on Thursday, June 16, 2016
Photo by Eoin Devereux. The Minnedosa train station was built in 1910. Since 2005, local volunteers have spent over 2,000 hours in maintenance and repairs.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
There may be a light at the end of the tunnel for a heritage group in Minnedosa that’s been working for over a decade to preserve the town’s train station. Minnedosa Heritage Inc. has received a financial offer of $75,000 from CP Rail to compensate them for the work the organization has done to the historic building since 2006. During a meeting on Tuesday, June 14, the group considered the offer and voted to send a counter offer to CP of $110,000.
