$20,450 awarded to entrepreneurs at “What’s the Big Idea?”

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Photos by John Drinkwater. Pictured (L-R), back: Marilyn Crewe (EDO-Town of Neepawa), Elika Canete (Smile Pinoy Foods), Thed Paris (2D Creations), Diana Cao (2D Creations), Eriza Pepino (Cherish Creations), Magen Swift (Boho Soul Wellness), Jeff Kitching (Lakeside Millwork), Olga Boyko (custom clothing), Jamie Maddever (Dragonfly Drone Photography), Chantelle Parrott (EDO- Minedosa and Area CDC). Kneeling: Lynn Ranger (Two Barn Antiques), Chelsea Henry (Zenry Yoga), Mlee Kingdon (Theradream Therapeutics).

By Chantelle Parrott

EDO Minnedosa; CDC for Minnedosa & Area

$20,450 in cash and prizes was awarded to ten aspiring entrepreneurs from across Westman at the fourth annual ‘What’s the Big Idea?’ event last Thursday.

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You and your health - Back pain and pregnancy

By Dr. Melendy

Neepawa Chiropractic 

Pregnancy is a very exciting time for a woman. However, it can come with many physical changes that can cause back pain. It is estimated that 50 percent of pregnant women will experience an episode of back pain during pregnancy.

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Neepawa’s Salvation Army thriving at new location

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Photos by Eoin Devereux. Pictured is Neepawa’s Salvation Army Thift Store, as it appears at its current location in the old Co-op building.

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

It’s almost been a full year since Neepawa’s Salvation Army moved into its new location within the former Co-op building on Mountain Avenue. And while the transition into the larger space hasn’t come without a few hiccups, Neepawa and Area Salvation Army manager Amanda Naughton-Gale said that overall experience has been extremely positive.

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Recipients of the 2018 Little Valley Jamboree

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Submitted photos. Above: Brody Hall, with his family and LVJ committee members Glen Birnie and Tammy Levandoski.

Little Valley Jamboree (LVJ) recently presented cheques to its three 2018 recipients. Funds raised from admissions to LVJ are donated to different special needs children every year. This year, each family received $12,500 to put towards medical expenses and therapies for their child.

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Chase the Ace prize won

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Photo by Eoin Devereux. Pam Birch found the Ace of Spades from the ten remaining cards. The ace was found during the second intermission of the Neepawa Natives game on Saturday, Oct. 20 against Selkirk. Pictured: Neepawa Natives board member Kevin Cook presents the cheque to Birch for $11,790.