Brewery construction set to begin

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Farmery co-founders Chris (left) and Lawrence Warwaruk (right) and Bob Mazer (centre)

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The Neepawa Banner

If all goes to plan, by next spring, Neepawa will be home to North America’s first estate brewery.  On Sept. 3, Farmery announced a deal to purchase the former Mazer Equipment building on Highway 5 North in Neepawa. The goal to have it brewing and offering tours for the spring of 2016.

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Election 2015 - Seniors

Banner Staff

The Neepawa Banner

Until the federal election on October 19th, the Neepawa Banner will be talking to the candidates about the issues that matter to local voters. This week we begin with the candidate profiles. Check back as we ask the candidates for their views on a new topic each week.

Seniors. With Canada’s baby-boomer population aging, what support for seniors would you like to see? Are there alternatives to help seniors when the government supports (CPP/OAS) aren’t enough to offset a rising cost of living and health costs? On the flip side, what programs would you like to see help young Canadians better save for retirement?

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School numbers steady in Neepawa

By Kira Paterson

The Neepawa Banner

On Wednesday, Sept. 9, kids across the region started their new classes for the 2015-2016 school year. With the new year comes new students, new teachers and new developments within the schools and divisions in the area. 

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Marathon of Hope keeps Terry’s dream alive

By Kira Paterson

The Neepawa Banner

On Sunday, Sept. 20 communities across Canada will once again take part in the annual Terry Fox Run. This year marks 35 years since Terry ran his Marathon of Hope.

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Student safety and accident insurance

Board of Trustees, Beautiful Plains School Division

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The Neepawa Press

The school year has started and with that, we hope you will remember to take great care of our students.

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