Thumbs down - To the local government
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- Published on Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Submitted by Lynne and Dennis Ranger
The Neepawa Press
Thumbs down to our local governing bodies that cut the financial support of community organizations like the VCC, that exist for the sole purpose of enriching our community. We are individuals. Through art and culture we communicate. There is not one aspect of our day to day life that is not affected by art and culture.Think about it.
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Cabinet seat for Clarke
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Banner staff
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Premier Brian Pallister and 12 Progressive Conservative MLAs were sworn-in today as members of Manitoba’s new executive council in a ceremony conducted by Lt.-Gov. Janice Filmon. During the swearing-in ceremony, held at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Pallister spoke of his new government’s commitment to governing for all Manitobans based on the values of Manitobans. “I am humbled and honoured by the opportunity to serve Manitoba,” Pallister said. “Our team’s plan for a better Manitoba with lower taxes, better services and a stronger economy was overwhelmingly endorsed by Manitobans. We look forward to the opportunity to turn those commitments into reality. We know the job ahead of us will not be easy, but this is the right team to get Manitoba back on track.” The new executive council represents a one-third reduction in the size of Manitoba’s cabinet, setting a new tone at the top in conducting government business for Manitobans, Pallister said. The new Manitoba government cabinet, in order of precedence, is as follows: Read more: Cabinet seat for Clarke Looking back - 1986: Neepawa Mayor Homer Gill elected YHA president
Neepawa Press Archives. 30 years ago, Thursday, May 1, 1986: Neepawa’s mayor, Homer Gill, has been named president of the Yellowhead Highway Association. By Cecil Pittman The Neepawa Press 80 years ago Tuesday, May 5, 1936 Read more: Looking back - 1986: Neepawa Mayor Homer Gill elected YHA president Two groups make last minute pitch to Neepawa Council
By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Press/Neepawa Banner A pair of local organizations are making a last minute plea to Neepawa Town Council to reconsider its stance on grant distribution. On Monday, April 25, Viscount Cultural Centre board chair Amanda Naughton-Gale and Neepawa Natives vice president Cam Tibbett were guests on News and Views, a long running current events program on NACTV. Read more: Two groups make last minute pitch to Neepawa Council Riverdale recreation report
By Navi Gill Recreation manager In 2015 Riverdale Recreation Commission successfully offered a variety of programs within the community for the advancement of recreation, culture and healthy living. Some programs from last year include a 15-week after-school indoor soccer program at Rivers Elementary, a hunters’ safety course at Riverdale Community Centre (RCC), spring and fall yoga at Rivers United Church, St. John’s Ambulance babysitting course at RCC,Terry Fox Run, Red Cross swimming lessons, drop-in youth floor ball and Rivers senior men’s hockey tournament at RCC. 
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