Fatal crash claims one victim
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- Published on Friday, May 20, 2016
By Spruce Plains RCMP
Traffic was slowed to a stop yesterday evening, following an accident on Highway 5, north of Neepawa.
RCMP reports that on May 19, just before 5:00 pm, the Minnedosa RCMP were called to a report of a collision involving two vehicles on Highway 5 near Road 98 N, in the RM of Rosedale.
Town looking for local photos
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- Published on Friday, May 20, 2016
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The Neepawa municipal website is undergoing a major overhaul and the renovators need the community’s help.
Students learn about entrepreneurship
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- Published on Friday, May 20, 2016
Submitted photo. Students from NACI’s Grade 6A class with their Junior Achievement certificates. The students spent two afternoons learning about financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work readiness skills.
By Banner Staff
The Neepawa Banner
Students are often taught that success means “getting a good job” after graduation. Many are not aware that launching a business is a viable career option that can bring them amazing opportunities.
Neepawa MYJC open for business
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- Published on Friday, May 20, 2016
By Michael Macaraeg
Neepawa and area MYJC Youth Engagement Leader
The Neepawa Manitoba Youth Job Centre is open once again for the summer! Centres across Manitoba are in their 41st year of successfully supporting youth employment in Manitoba. The Neepawa Manitoba Youth Job Centre (MYJC) is sponsored by Manitoba Department of Education and Training in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and serves the communities of Arden, Birnie, Brookdale and Eden.
Teepee a new attraction for visitors to RMNP
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- Published on Friday, May 20, 2016
Photo by John Drinkwater. Raising of poles to form a teepee framework.
By John Drinkwater
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
On Wednesday, May 11, a group of Parks Canada staff received training in the raising of a teepee. Instruction took place near the Administration Building in RMNP and was conducted by Art Gordon. Gordon, originally from Swan Lake, MB, now resides in Minnedosa and has been building teepees for many years. An Ojibway, he has worked with Cree and Dakota people, learning their cultures and some of their language.
