Blood donor clinic coming to Neepawa
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- Published on Saturday, February 28, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
Next week, Canadian Blood Services will be making a stop in Neepawa for a two day blood donor clinic. To be held at the Yellowhead Centre on March 2 and 3, Canadian Blood Services spokesperson Mike Choi said that they are looking for all types of donors.
Liberal candidate meets the constituents
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- Published on Saturday, February 28, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
Last Saturday, federal Liberal Party candidate Ray Piche held a meet and greet in Neepawa. The event, held at the library, offered a chance for constituents to get to know Piche as well as talk to him about the Liberal Party. He said that the event went well and offered a chance to start the conversation and listen to constituents.
Pancake breakfast at St. James
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- Published on Saturday, February 28, 2015
By Jessie Bell
It was a stormy evening with temperatures in the low -20s but some 70 people braved the weather to attend St. James’ Anglican Church pancake and sausage supper on Feb. 18. It was to mark Shrove Tuesday, which precedes the 40 days of Lent leading up to the festival of Easter. The diners were welcomed at the basement entrance by George Roberts, cashier for the meal.
Neepawa fire deemed unsuspicious: RCMP
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- Published on Friday, February 27, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
While the investigation into the exact cause of a recent fire in Neepawa that completely destroyed the Home Hardware building is still underway, RCMP and the Office of the Fire Commissioner have confirmed that it was accidental.
Collecting for cancer child
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- Published on Friday, February 27, 2015
By Darryl Hodkin
In the 2011-12 school year at Rivers Collegiate Institute (RCI), parents, teachers and students were privileged to have Jason Paas, who was filling in for a teacher on maternity leave, teach Grades 7-12 band and Grades 7 and 8 English Language Arts. It did not take long for Jason and his son Donovan, who attended RCI, to make new friends — Jason with his amazing gift and passion to teach and Donovan with his down-to-earth outlook on life.
