Strong support for fitness fundraiser
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- Published on Monday, September 17, 2018
Photo by Eoin Devereux
Nearly 50 people participated in the Whitey’s Fitness and Body Shop barbell workout/fundraiser on Monday, Sept. 3
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
Exercise buffs in Neepawa recently sweated it out for a worthy cause. Nearly 50 people participated in the Whitey’s Fitness and Body Shop barbell workout/fundraiser on Monday, Sept. 3. The event was put together to support Lindylou Escabarte, who has been combating breast cancer.
Mindful dancing
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- Published on Monday, September 17, 2018
Dementia research program launches in rural communities
By Cassandra Wehrhahn
Neepawa Banner & Press
On Wednesday, Sept. 12, the Brandon University and Trent University launched a research program centred on people living with dementia in rural communities.
Not just a cannon, a cause to remember
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- Published on Monday, September 17, 2018
Neepawa Legion rededicates historical monument
Photo by Cassandra Wehrhahn
Christine Waddell (centre), representing M.P. Robert Sopuck, posed with the cannon behind the newly revealed plaque with members of the military, the RCMP, and MLA Eileen Clarke (second from right).
By Cassandra Wehrhahn
Neepawa Banner & Press
This past Saturday, Sept. 8, the Neepawa Legion (#23) held a rededication ceremony for its long-standing 100 year old German cannon, officially making it a marked historical monument and memorial.
Provincial tax incentive supports HyLife Foods expansion
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- Published on Friday, September 14, 2018
Premier Brian Pallister speaks in Neepawa on Friday, Sept. 14 regarding the Provincial support for HyLife Foods Ltd. through the TIF program. Behind Pallister from left to right were Agassiz MLA Eileen Clarke, executive chief operating officer for HyLife Foods Ltd. Denis Vielfaure and Riding Mountain MLA Greg Nesbitt.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
The recent expansion at HyLife Foods Ltd. in Neepawa has received a little extra support from the province. On Friday, Sept. 14, the Manitoba government announced that it would assist HyLife’s recently completed expansion to the Neepawa plant, as well as the ongoing construction of a new feed mill near Killarney, through its Tax Increment Financing (TIF) program.
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The circus is coming to town
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- Published on Thursday, September 13, 2018
Banner Staff
Neepawa Banner & Press
The thrills and fun of the big top will be in Neepawa this weekend, as the Great Benjamins Circus is coming to town.
