Prospects camp a big step for Rankin Inlet family
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- Published on Friday, April 1, 2016
(L to R) Father David Ningeongan, sister Alayna and mother Ann Makpah all travelled down from Rankin Inlet, Nunavut to support Seth Ningeongan (second from right), at the Neepawa Natives spring prospects camp.
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
About 100 families from across Canada and the United States converged on the Yellowhead Arena last weekend for the Neepawa Natives annual spring prospects camp. For one family, that journey had some added challenges, but at the same time added significances.
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Rural Council Clips - Mar. 31
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- Published on Thursday, March 31, 2016
Council Clips:
RM of Oakview, Feb. 23: Reeve Brent Fortune reported on the Midwest Planning District meeting he attended and the responsibility of municipalities to enforce the Manitoba Fire Code through the Fires Prevention and Emergency Response Act. Council will request the district to supply this service and, if approved, Wayne Poppel will be considered the designated local assistant.
Yellowhead Centre takes first steps on capital plan
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- Published on Thursday, March 31, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The major upgrades to Yellowhead Centre (YHC) have taken another step forward, as the board of directors has approved a pair of construction tenders. John’s Electric of Neepawa has received the tender for the installation of new LED lighting in the arena, while Cimco Refrigeration of Winnipeg will install a second de-humidifier for the facility, to be located at the west end of the arena.
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United Way Neepawa makes final grant distribution
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- Published on Thursday, March 31, 2016
Photo by Kate Jackman-Atkinson. Back row (from left): Arleigh Wilson, Maxine Schminke, Karen Peto, John LoRegio, Susan Cable, Ron Fisher. Front row (from left): Jodie Byram, Mary Ellen Clark, Lisa Pottinger and Pauline Zygaldo.
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
It was a bittersweet day, as 12 organizations providing services in the Neepawa area came to accept their last grant from the Neepawa and District United Way on March 23. After more than 30 years in the community, the organization’s board made the difficult decision to close down the branch.
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