Next week, Let No One Be Alone

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Published on Thursday, April 28, 2016

By Kira Paterson

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

From May 1 to 7, Manitoba communities will be celebrating Let No One Be Alone (LNOBA) week. LNOBA is an initiative created in 2012 to raise awareness for people, especially seniors and those with disabilities, living alone. 

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ASM hosting Virtual Dementia Tour in McCreary

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Published on Thursday, April 28, 2016

Alzheimer Society of Manitoba

On Monday, May 2, the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba (ASM) will be hosting a Virtual Dementia Tour in McCreary. The event is being put on in conjunction with the McCreary/Alonsa Health Centre and will be held in their board room from 1 to 3 pm.

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A celebration 27 years in the making

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Published on Thursday, April 28, 2016

Photos by Eoin Devereux. Cecil Pittman cuts the cake at his surprise celebration, while a large group of well wishers look on. 

By Banner Staff

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

Just over a hundred friends and well wishers gathered at Chicken Corral on Thursday, Apr. 21 in celebration of Cecil Pittman and his contributions to Neepawa’s newspaper history. 

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Choraliers changing things up for annual spring concert

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Published on Tuesday, April 26, 2016

File photo. The Choraliers at their spring concert last year, held at the Viscount Cultural Centre in April.

By Kira Paterson

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

This year, the Choraliers wanted to try something different for their spring concert. The ladies’ choir from Neepawa has invited another choir to share its talent and the spotlight with them.

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