Welcome to our new space

By Sharlette Paddock

Secretary

Riverdale Harvest gratefully accepted the offer of Zion Church to set up our food bank in a room in their basement. Because of Lesley McFadden and her Grade 11 students, available board members and their family members who came, we were able to move the food bank and set it up in approximately two hours!

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Rural Council Clips - Mar. 31

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.

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Yellowhead Centre takes first steps on capital plan

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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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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Manitoba Votes 2016 - Service erosion

By Banner Staff

The Neepawa Banner

QuestionMany rural voters are concerned about doctor shortages and service erosion. What do you think needs to be done in the short term (1 to 2 years) and long term (over 2 years) to address these issues?

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