$1.1 million kick starts Minnedosa medical clinic campaign
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By Vern May
Economic Development Officer, Minnedosa
The conversation began as an inquiry about what Minnedosa can do to attract and retain doctors in order to meet the needs of the growing population in our region. What has resulted is the launch of a progressive capital project to upgrade and expand our local clinic with an eye on more aggressive recruitment in the coming years.
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Brahma’s closing its doors
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Photo by Eoin Devereux. Neepawa’s Brahma’s Grill and Steakhouse will close permanently this weekend.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
A familiar mainstay to Neepawa’s restaurant scene is shutting down, as Brahma’s Grill and Steakhouse has announced that it’ll cease operations on Saturday, June 4.
Rotary seeks partners in teaching
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Neepawa Rotary Club
The Neepawa Rotary Club and Rotary District 5550 is looking for experienced qualified teachers from Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Western Ontario to participate in a Vocational Training Team (VTT) to Guatemala in February 2017. Application deadline is June 17, 2016.
Fashion show raises over $7,000
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Photos by John Drinkwater. From left: Emcees Beth McNabb and Denise Kennedy present the 12 models involved in the CPCCS Fashion Show.
By John Drinkwater
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
This year’s Central Plains Cancer Care Services fashion show, held on May 26, raised $7,480. This is up from 2015, when a total of $5,500 was raised. The models, all local cancer survivors, modeled fashions from Neepawa retailers It’s Time Fashion and Gifts and Kerreen’s Clothing, as well as The Fashion House in Minnedosa. In addition to admission, money was also raised through an auction, conducted by Brad Meyers.
Citizen of the year
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Photos by John Drinkwater. Judy Code received the Austin Credit Union Citizen of the Year award from Jason Manns, the account manager at the Gladstone branch of the financial institution.
Judy Code hounoured by Gladstone Chamber
By John Drinkwater
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The AGM of the Gladstone & District Chamber of Commerce was held at the Gladstone Golf & Country Club on May 24. Board members remain the same, being Nick Beavington (President), Don Kinley ( Vice President), Karey Thiessen (Treasurer) and Sharon Vercaigne (Secretary).
The Austin Credit Union Citizen of the Year Award meanwhile was presented to Judy Code by the Gladstone Branch account manager, Jason Manns.
