Bishop William visits St. James

By Kathy Roberts

Submitted Article

The parishes of St. James’, Rivers and Holy Trinity, Miniota welcomed Bishop William, the new bishop of the Brandon diocese, to the regular morning service on April 26. A service of holy communion was conducted by the bishop and assisted by our own Rev. Sally Carter.

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Thumbs up - To local artists

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Submitted by Ron Nordstrom

The Neepawa Press

Thumbs up to local artists for generously donating their art for a silent auction at the recent launch of ArtsForward. The art club has their art on display for the month of May. Most people would likely be surprised to see how many talented artists call the Neepawa area their home. The VCC recently went through an exercise to look at rebranding and instead of being the Viscount Cultural Centre for the Arts, they will be known as ArtsForward.

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CRA used as cover for phone frauds

By Kira Paterson

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

Phone frauds have been a problem for a long time, but every once in a while, there seems to be a spike in calls in an area that reminds everyone to be wary of suspicious telemarketers. Genie Barnaby, coordinator of Home Assistance Neepawa and District (HAND), has had that very reminder recently. 

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Two towns host economic development forum

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

A summit on economic development is coming to Neepawa and Minnedosa. The Economic Developers Association of Manitoba (EDAM) is holding its spring forum in the two communities from May 11-13. Neepawa’s economic development officer, Marilyn Crewe, said that representatives from 51 different municipalities and organizations will be a part of the conference.

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Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic to expand again

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Photos by Eoin Devereux. The Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic is about to expand again.

By Ken Waddell

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

After several years of successful lotteries, the Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic Committee is hoping to go above and beyond with this year’s fundraiser. The lottery has been edging closer and closer to a sell-out every year and that’s a very good thing. However, Mary Ellen Clark, who chairs the committee said, “Wouldn’t it be great be to sell out?”

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