Shingling project in July

By Jessie Bell

There has been concern from a few local supporters of Rivers Legion Branch No. 75’s fundraising why there hasn’t been a visible start made on its shingling project. The branch began plans for shingling in late 2013 with a visit from a government engineer who made a thorough inspection of the hall’s interior and exterior. It was at a time when the outgoing president, Dave Oakey, was succeeded by Darryl Childerhose. 

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Neepawa Home Hardware building has a long history

By Ken Waddell

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Home Hardware has been in Neepawa for a long time. Prior to 1976, the Neepawa Furniture Centre, which was owned by Roy and Joan McGillivray, had the Link Hardware dealership. Link phased out in 1976 and became part of Home Hardware in 1981 and the Neepawa Furniture Centre was the Home Hardware outlet for this area until 1984. 

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Another successful showcase for NACTV

By Eoin Devereux

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Representatives with NACTV are very pleased with the response from its annual Showcase. The event was held on Thursday, Feb. 26 at the Roxy Theatre and featured a wide variety of performers helping to raise money for the local access channel. 

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New regional hospital badly needed

By Ken Waddell

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Municipal officials from a wide area will be meeting with the Prairie Mountain Regional Health Authority (PMRHA) on March 13 to discuss a proposed new regional hospital.

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Neepawa Natives lend support to HMK's reading program

By Eoin Devereux

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Students at Hazel M. Kellington School in Neepawa recently received some extra support for I Love to Read Month. On Tuesday, Mar. 3, members of the Neepawa Natives hockey club participated in the campaign, which is geared towards getting students excited about reading. Players read to the kids and also helped around the classroom.

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