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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Agassiz MLA candidates state their cases

By Kira Paterson

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

On Thursday, March 24, three provincial MLA candidates from the Agassiz constituency participated in a debate forum that was aired on NACTV. The forum involved questions from the community that the candidates had a chance to address. 

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Timeline of a tragedy

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Photo by John Dietz. Hundreds of volunteers combed the fields around Chase Martens’ home, looking for the missing two-year-old.

Banner Staff

The Neepawa Banner

A family and community has had its chance to say goodbye to Chase Martens. A funeral service for the two-year-old, who had gone missing the previous week, was held on  March 30 at the Sommerfeld Mennonite Church in MacGregor, MB. The youngster’s body was found on  March 26, after a massive search effort began on  March 22. 

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