Election 2015 - Seniors
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- Published on Thursday, September 10, 2015
Banner Staff
The Neepawa Banner
Until the federal election on October 19th, the Neepawa Banner will be talking to the candidates about the issues that matter to local voters. This week we begin with the candidate profiles. Check back as we ask the candidates for their views on a new topic each week.
Seniors. With Canada’s baby-boomer population aging, what support for seniors would you like to see? Are there alternatives to help seniors when the government supports (CPP/OAS) aren’t enough to offset a rising cost of living and health costs? On the flip side, what programs would you like to see help young Canadians better save for retirement?
School numbers steady in Neepawa
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- Published on Thursday, September 10, 2015
By Kira Paterson
The Neepawa Banner
On Wednesday, Sept. 9, kids across the region started their new classes for the 2015-2016 school year. With the new year comes new students, new teachers and new developments within the schools and divisions in the area.
Marathon of Hope keeps Terry’s dream alive
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- Published on Thursday, September 10, 2015
By Kira Paterson
The Neepawa Banner
On Sunday, Sept. 20 communities across Canada will once again take part in the annual Terry Fox Run. This year marks 35 years since Terry ran his Marathon of Hope.
Student safety and accident insurance
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- Published on Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Board of Trustees, Beautiful Plains School Division
Submitted Article
The Neepawa Press
The school year has started and with that, we hope you will remember to take great care of our students.
BP Museum closes for the season
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- Published on Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Photo by Kate Jackman-Atkinson. “A woman’s work is never done”, this year’s special display at the museum focused on the day-to-day work done by prairie and pioneer women.
By Lea Heschuk, Beautiful Plains Museum
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The Neepawa Press
It’s hard to believe that the summer is already over, but with the crisp morning air and school starting, it’s a sure sign that fall is here. Along with summer being over, it is also the end of the season at the Beautiful Plains Museum in Neepawa.
