Neepawa Council briefs - June 4th, 2015

Banner Staff

Museum request:

Representatives with the Beautiful Plains Museum formally presented Town Council with a proposal for land use in the former CN land. The museum had a lease with C.N. Rail for land use but no formal arrangements with the Town itself.

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Adopt a Grandpa a grand success

Adopt-a-Grandparent

(L to R) Contest winners Gerrard Ballad, Allison Aglangao, Sidney Poettcker and Katya Ivanetz.

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
 
Last week, one of Hazel M Kellington (HMK) Elementary School’s popular programs wound up for the year with some fun, ice cream and presentations. The Adopt a Grandparent program pairs Grade 5 students with residents at Country Meadows Personal Care Home to take part in activities and interact.  The school’s 85 students are split into two groups, with each visiting Country Meadows once a month.

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Walmsley doesn't want to see Neepawa miss the train

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

The Neepawa Banner

A desire to give back to the community motivated Don Walmsley’s decision to run in the Neepawa byelection. The long-time resident is hoping to help shape Neepawa’s future.

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Rivers Collegiate band receives instruments

By Jessie Bell

Rivers Collegiate band program recently received two instruments, namely an alto saxophone from John and Shirley Russell and a tenor saxophone form John and Dorothy Klassen (parents of principal Mike Klassen). These donated instruments will be well used in years to come. Band members and their teacher Angela Roberts are focusing on their year-end concert on June 7 at 7 p.m. in the school’s auditorium.

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Photos from the Neepawa Fair

6-Saturday-Fair

Photos by Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Fair has wrapped up for another year. The weekend was organized by the Neepawa and District Chamber of Commerce. Here are pictures from the weekend.

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