Eat a cookie for charity!

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Photo by Tony Eu.

The Tim Hortons 2016 Smile Cookie Campaign is underway.

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New alert system for Neepawa

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By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Press/Neepawa Banner

Residents of Neepawa will soon have the option of joining a free emergency notification program. On Tuesday, Sept. 6, Town Council voted to participate in CodeRED, a system which provides an alert to residents through text, e-mail, landline or cell phone. 

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A gathering of voices

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By Tony Eu

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

In Neepawa, there’s no shortage of music. From the high school band and chorale to community groups, there are plenty of people making wonderful sounds. One such group is the Neepawa Community Choir.

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Riding Mountain family fun day a success

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Submitted photo. Lucas Smith enjoying a pony ride led by Wayne Scott. In the background, kids are lining up to get a turn in one of the bouncy castles.

By Kira Paterson

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

Last Sunday, families had the chance to get out for a day of fun, while supporting a local cause. Cats TNR & Rescue held their first annual Family Fun Day in the town of Riding Mountain. About 150 people came out from all over the Westman area, including Brandon, Neepawa, Eden, Plumas, Glenella, Kelwood, Laurier and, of course, Riding Mountain. The event raised approximately $900 to put towards neutering and releasing or rescuing cats in Riding Mountain.

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Exciting future for 4-H in Manitoba

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Manitoba 4-H Council

Manitoba 4-H Council Inc. is excited to announce that, as of Sept. 1, we are assuming a greater role in the administration and delivery of the 4-H program.  Through consultation with Manitoba Agriculture, the Council is now responsible for club, member and leader support, 4-H Area Council program support, member and leader records and volunteer screening.  

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