Welcome to our new space
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- Published on Friday, April 1, 2016
By Sharlette Paddock
Secretary
Riverdale Harvest gratefully accepted the offer of Zion Church to set up our food bank in a room in their basement. Because of Lesley McFadden and her Grade 11 students, available board members and their family members who came, we were able to move the food bank and set it up in approximately two hours!
Rural Council Clips - Mar. 31
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- Published on Thursday, March 31, 2016
Council Clips:
RM of Oakview, Feb. 23: Reeve Brent Fortune reported on the Midwest Planning District meeting he attended and the responsibility of municipalities to enforce the Manitoba Fire Code through the Fires Prevention and Emergency Response Act. Council will request the district to supply this service and, if approved, Wayne Poppel will be considered the designated local assistant.
Yellowhead Centre takes first steps on capital plan
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- Published on Thursday, March 31, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The major upgrades to Yellowhead Centre (YHC) have taken another step forward, as the board of directors has approved a pair of construction tenders. John’s Electric of Neepawa has received the tender for the installation of new LED lighting in the arena, while Cimco Refrigeration of Winnipeg will install a second de-humidifier for the facility, to be located at the west end of the arena.
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United Way Neepawa makes final grant distribution
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- Published on Thursday, March 31, 2016
Photo by Kate Jackman-Atkinson. Back row (from left): Arleigh Wilson, Maxine Schminke, Karen Peto, John LoRegio, Susan Cable, Ron Fisher. Front row (from left): Jodie Byram, Mary Ellen Clark, Lisa Pottinger and Pauline Zygaldo.
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
It was a bittersweet day, as 12 organizations providing services in the Neepawa area came to accept their last grant from the Neepawa and District United Way on March 23. After more than 30 years in the community, the organization’s board made the difficult decision to close down the branch.
Read more: United Way Neepawa makes final grant distribution
Manitoba Votes 2016 - Service erosion
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- Published on Thursday, March 31, 2016
By Banner Staff
The Neepawa Banner
Question: Many rural voters are concerned about doctor shortages and service erosion. What do you think needs to be done in the short term (1 to 2 years) and long term (over 2 years) to address these issues?
