Legion Ladies Auxilliary - Friday, Feb. 12, 2016

By Lisa Smith

Publicity

The regular monthly meeting of Rivers Legion Ladies Auxiliary was held Feb. 1 in  Rivers Legion upper hall. First vice-president Madame Donna Falkevitch was in the chair and 18 members attended.

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Fundraising under way for new HMK play structure

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Photo by Kira Paterson. The current structure is showing signs of aging and a new one would allow for more kids to use it at once.

By Kira Paterson

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

Hazel M. Kellington School (HMK) in Neepawa is looking to make some upgrades that the students can have fun with. The play structure on the south playground has seen its fair share of action, so the school is starting to make plans to replace it. They have gotten quotes from a few different companies and estimate the cost to be between $80,000 and $90,000. 

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‘It’s been a great experience for me. I’ve learned lots’

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Photo by Kira Paterson. Amanda Naughton-Gale is currently serving a term as Kin Canada’s District 2 Governor.

By Kira Paterson

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

Neepawa’s Kin Club has a friend in high places to represent the community, along with the entire District 2, which consists of northwest Ontario and all of Manitoba. Amanda Naughton-Gale is a member of the Neepawa Kin Club as well as Kin Canada’s District 2 Governor.

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Members prepare for Communications Night

Submitted by Madison Teichroeb

Happy Rock Horseshoes 4-H

On Jan. 20, the Happy Rock Horseshoes 4-H Club held their third meeting, at the Plumas Legion Hall. Nine members were present.

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Heritage Co-op to invest more than $1 million in Minnedosa expansion

Submitted by Vern May

The Neepawa Banner

Building on their existing relationship here in Minnedosa, as well as looking at opportunities for growth, Heritage Co-op has identified a significant expansion plan here in the community for 2016.  The development of a new administrative office on Main Street will see 10 local positions retained and open the door for some new jobs over the next two years.

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