‘Knights of the blind’ take part in a Journey for Sight
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- Published on Thursday, January 21, 2016
Photo by John Drinkwater. Snowmobilers from across Manitoba and northwest Ontario ride about 200 kilometres every year raising money for the visually impaired.
By John Drinkwater
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
In 1925, Helen Keller challenged the Lions to become “knights of the blind.” They accepted the challenge and since then, have been recognized throughout the world for their commitment to blindness prevention. In Manitoba, Lions members continue their humanitarian service to help those who suffer with vision disabilities through the Lions Eye Bank and the annual snowmobile fundraising event, the Journey for Sight.
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Yellowhead Centre adopts new capital plan
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- Published on Wednesday, January 20, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The board of directors for the Yellowhead Centre has some big plans for the facility’s future; those plans include a major upgrade and expansion. On Monday, Jan. 18, The Yellowhead Centre (YHC) board passed a motion to implement a revised capital plan, which may include spending from part of a pre-approved line of credit made available from the Beautiful Plains Credit Union. The board is also actively pursuing several government grant opportunities which may be available.
Neepawa debuts promotional video
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- Published on Wednesday, January 20, 2016
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The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The Town of Neepawa has released a new promotional video on its website.
Provincial gardening convention coming to Neepawa
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- Published on Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Submitted photo. The board of directors and staff from the Back to Basics convention in 2015.
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The Neepawa Press
Spring will arrive early in Neepawa this year and anyone is welcome to enjoy it. The Manitoba Horticultural Association holds its 118th annual convention, Back to Basics, Jan. 28-30 at the Neepawa United Church Christian Education Centre.
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Looking back - 1986: HAND hires full-time resource coordinator
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- Published on Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Photo courtesy of Neepawa Press Archives. Jan. 16, 1986; HAND hires Ila Hockin as resource coordinator.
By Cecil Pittman
The Neepawa Press
80 years ago, Tuesday, January 21, 1936,
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