New seniors housing to be developed

By Ken Waddell

The Neepawa Banner

In spite of the Kinsmen project not receiving provincial funding to redevelop the former EVL site, the group is planning an alternative project for the site. Kinsmen Seniors Inc. president Grant Lukin says, “We are looking at a staged alternative for the site.” 

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NACI student recognized

 

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By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

The Neepawa Banner

On Tuesday, NACI student Lina Gordon was one of 10 students recognized with a Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award.  This new award highlights young individuals who volunteer their time to help others and to build a smarter and more caring nation. The award was presented to Gordon at the Evening of Champions, held the day before We Day 2014. The award was presented on behalf of the Governor General from Craig Kielburger, the co-founder of Free the Children.

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Q and A with the new mayor of Neepawa

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Adrian de Groot says he’s ready to take on the challenge of being Neepawa’s new mayor. Well, after several weeks of campaigning, knocking on doors and talking to voters, he’ll get the chance to prove it. He was officially sworn in on Wednesday to take over the towns’ top job. The Neepawa Banner’s Eoin Devereux recently sat down with the new mayor to discuss the election and what to expect over the next four years.

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86 year old wins shooting competition

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Pictured Rudy Macks & Evelyn Leffingwell, Frank Leffingwell's widow and organizer of the annual Frank Leffingwell Memorial Shoot.

By Kate Jackman Atkinson

The Neepawa Banner

On Sept. 20, Plumas-born Rudy Macks turned 87 but the month before, his steady aim helped him top a shooting competition. 

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Social to raise money for leukemia treatment

This July, six-year-old Alyx Delaloye was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. 

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