My perspective - An unnecessary tax
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- Published on Thursday, March 3, 2016
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Over the last month or so, battles against seasonal ailments have kept many people at home. Increasingly, this is what we are being told by health professionals; stay home when sick to avoid spreading germs. But for some employees, this isn’t an option.
Hospital, CN property priorities at pre-budget meeting
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- Published on Thursday, March 3, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Ratepayers in Neepawa had an opportunity to chime in on what the spending priorities should be for the 2016 municipal budget. A dozen people attended the forum on Monday, Feb. 29, at the Town of Neepawa administrative office.
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No playoffs for Neepawa Natives
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- Published on Thursday, March 3, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
For the sixth straight year, the Neepawa Natives will be watching other teams compete for the MJHL championship, as a recent 7-2 loss to the Steinbach Pistons guaranteed another year without playoff hockey.
Neepawa Minor Hockey hosts Female Bantam Provincials
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- Published on Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Photo by Eoin Devereux. The bantam club for Neepawa Minor Hockey (in black) defends the net from the pressing attack of the Brandon team, during the bronze medal game at the Yellowhead Centre on Sunday, Feb. 28.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Some of the best young female players from across western Manitoba converged in Neepawa over the weekend for 2016 Rural A/B Hockey Provincial Championship. Teams from Brandon, Birtle, Manitou and the host club from Neepawa faced off in the single round robin format.
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