Landfill closure comes at huge cost

By Ken Waddell 

The Neepawa Banner

It’s been 10 years since Neepawa and area received federal and provincial funding to build the regional landfill known as Evergeen Environmental Technologies. Funding was provided for the regional site after years of study about the need for a regional approach to waste management. Three major centres, including Carberry, Minnedosa and Neepawa-Langford all had been advised by Environment Manitoba that their respective landfills were reaching the end of their legal lifespan based on provincial regulations.

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New Beginnings Grief council meeting in Neepawa

By Gladys Anderson

Submitted Article

The New Beginnings Grief council has been active in Neepawa since 1999 when it was incorporated as a board to co-ordinate activities when a person faces a loss.  

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NACI will stay "AA" for now

By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Banner

Athletics at Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute will remain at the “AA” level, for now. There have been discussions recently across the community suggesting high school sports programs would be elevated to “AAA” for the 2015-2016 season. 

Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association executive director Morris Glimcher said there are no plans to make this shift in the immediate future, but added that it is something that’s likely to occur within the next few years.

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Get me to the bend on time!

By Courtney Newton

      Publicity Director

The last few moments before the curtains open at a live theatre performance are exciting no matter which side of the curtain you are on. Anticipation fills the air and you know you are about to be a part of something special.

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Construction underway for Hydro building in Neepawa

By Banner Staff

Construction is under way on a new Manitoba Hydro customer service centre (CSC) in Neepawa. 

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