Manitoba Community Services Council sees funding cut
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- Published on Friday, April 13, 2018
Kate Jackman - Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
After 34 years, how Manitoba not-for-profits access small grants is changing. Early this year, the provincial government announced that they would be cutting the administrative funding to the Manitoba Community Service Council (MCSC) and re-allocating that money to their own Community Places Program. MCSC is an arms-length organization that received money from the provincial government and Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries to fund grants and planning assistance to non-profit community organizations.
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Solid support once again for Neepawa Ag Expo
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- Published on Friday, April 13, 2018
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
The 2018 edition of the Neepawa Ag Expo appears to have built upon the success of the inaugural event. The Expo, now in its second year of existence, was held at the Yellowhead Centre on Thursday, Apr. 5. It featured 48 display and sponsor booths from ag-related businesses across the Westman region. Those participation numbers are higher than 2017 when 39 businesses partook in the day.
Boxe Neepawa closing down
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- Published on Thursday, April 12, 2018
Photo by Eoin Devereux. Derek Pearson has operated the Boxe Neepawa Combat Sports and Fitness Club for just over four years.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
After four years in operation, the Boxe Neepawa Combat Sports and Fitness Club has confirmed it will shut down. The club has announced that Monday, Apr. 30, will be the last day the facility is open, with the final classes scheduled for Thursday, Apr. 26.
Deal signed on Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic expansion
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- Published on Thursday, April 12, 2018
From left to right: Co-owner of Kerf Construction, Dale Loewen, Neepawa and District Medical Committee chairperson Arnie Suski, Lyle Loewen, also of Kerf, and NADCO chairperson Murray Parrott complete signing the agreement to proceed with the expansion at the Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic. Dale and Lyle who represent Kerf Construction won the formal bid to do the work.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
The deal is done for the expansion of the Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic in Neepawa. On Monday, Apr. 9, the building contract was officially signed between the Neepawa Area Development Corporation (NADCO) and Kerf Construction.
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Neepawa Town Council examines how to help Bird Sanctuary
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- Published on Wednesday, April 11, 2018
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
Neepawa Town Council is exploring its options when it comes to future support for the Rotary Park Bird Sanctuary. The Town was recently asked to assist with an outstanding invoice of $767.13. The bill was for repairs to the facility’s in-floor heating, which is required to keep the birds comfortable over the extended winter hiatus.
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