Eileen Clarke joins P.C. nomination race in Agassiz

By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Banner

A new name has joined the race to become the new PC candidate for Agassiz MLA. Former Gladstone mayor Eileen Clarke has announced her intention to run for the Progressive Conservative nomination.

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Brrr!

By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Banner

Neepawa and the surrounding region started 2015 in a deep freeze, as cold temperatures and frigid wind chills blanketed much of the province.

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Weather warning for western Manitoba

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By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Banner

Heavy snowfall is expected to strike many parts of western Manitoba on Friday night as Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Brandon, Carberry and Treherne, and warnings for the rest of Southern Manitoba along the US border.

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Neepawa wants to reinvigorate regional hospital discussion

By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Banner

New deliberations on a long proposed regional hospital in Franklin are expected to gain traction in 2015. Neepawa mayor Adrian de Groot, as well as deputy mayor Isobel Jarema, recently met with representatives from the Town of Minnedosa and R.M.s of Odanah-Minto and North Cypress-Langford. One of the primary topics of discussion was the proposed joint health centre.

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Bridge rejuvenation planned in R.M. of WestLake Gladstone

By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Banner

Upgrades to a pair of bridges in the R.M. of WestLake Gladstone are on the horizon for 2015. Reeve David Single said the R.M. recently received some additional financial support from the Manitoba government that will cover a portion of the work.

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