‘Chase The Ace’ chased down
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- Published on Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Photo courtesy of the Kelwood Legion
Kelwood Legion President Larry Henton handed over a $34,297 ‘Chase the Ace’ cheque to Roxanne Lesanko of Dauphin this past Saturday. Over 200 people had lined up at Kelwood’s Legion for the chance to win
By Blair Gilmore
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The village of Kelwood has been gripped with ‘Chase the Ace’ fever that finally broke on September 15 when Kelwood Legion #50 President Larry Henton was able to hand over a winning check. Roxanne Lesanko of Dauphin was the lucky recipient of $34,297.
2018 Neepawa Terry Fox Run results
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- Published on Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Photo by Cassandra Wehrhahn
It may have been cold, but it wasn’t too-cold-for-icecream for this group of Terry Fox Run participants! Many others stopped for ice cream and a chat at the frozen treat checkpoint before continuing to make their way back to the NACI track for refreshments.
By Cassandra Wehrhahn
Neepawa Banner & Press
Dismal weather certainly didn’t keep folks from participating in Neepawa’s Terry Fox Run this past Sunday.
Animal Shelter approved
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- Published on Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Neepawa Town Council - Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018
By Eoin Devreux
Neepawa Banner & Press
Cats TNR Rescue has received approval for an animal shelter.
Neepawa continues to support Lindylou
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- Published on Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Several fundraisers move forward to assist cancer patient
Over 50 people took part in the Flowers of Hope fundraiser at Knox Presbyterian Church in Neepawa on Sunday, Sept. 15.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
Support continues to pour in for Lindylou Escabarte, who is currently facing a battle with breast cancer. Escabarte, who is originally from the Philippines, has been dealing with the cancer diagnosis without many of her immediate family by her side, as mother and children still reside in their home country. Upon hearing about her situation, several local individuals and organizations have banded together to assist her.
Provincial program supports HyLife Foods expansion
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- Published on Monday, September 24, 2018
Photo by Eoin Devereux
Premier Brian Pallister speaks in Neepawa on Friday, Sept. 14 regarding the Provincial support for HyLife Foods Ltd. through the TIF program. Behind Pallister from left to right were Agassiz MLA Eileen Clarke, executive chief operating officer for HyLife Foods Ltd. Denis Vielfaure and Riding Mountain MLA Greg Nesbitt.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
The recent expansion at HyLife Foods Ltd. in Neepawa has received a little extra support from the province. On Friday, Sept. 14, the Manitoba government announced that it would assist HyLife’s recently completed expansion to the Neepawa plant, as well as the ongoing construction of a new feed mill near Killarney, through its Tax Increment Financing (TIF) program.
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