Yellowhead Centre upgrades see the light
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- Published on Thursday, June 23, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The first stage of a major renovation at the Yellowhead Centre (YHC) in Neepawa is nearly complete. The improvements, including the installation of new LED lighting in the arena and the concourse, as well as the addition of a new de-humidifier, have wrapped up. The only remaining portion of work needed to be done at this time is the repainting of the seats around the arena, which is expected to begin in July.
Update on Canada Post strike
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- Published on Thursday, June 23, 2016
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
A postal disruption could occur as soon as July 1, 2016. Canada Post Corporation and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have not come to a labour agreement. This does not affect deliveries in Neepawa, as we do not use Canada Post in the Town of Neepawa.
Foundation distributes over $100,000 in grants
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- Published on Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Photo by Kate Jackman-Atkinson. The Beautiful Plains Community Foundation and the Youth Advisory Committee gave out over $100,000 in grants to local organizations at their grant presentation luncheon on June 16.
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
On June 16, the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation gave out $103,510 in grants at their annual grant presentation luncheon. Community Fund grants totalling $38,700 were made to 12 local organizations. The money for these grants comes from the interest earned each year on the Community Fund. Each year, a group of Foundation board members form the Grants committee, who evaluates the requests and makes a decision regarding allocation of funds.
Beautiful Plains Museum open for season
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- Published on Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Photo by Eoin Devereux. Beautiful Plains Museum curator Lea Heschuk shows off a pair of boxing gloves from Tony Evans, a well known boxer and wrestler within the region. Those items, as well as several other pieces of sports memorabilia, are part of a new display at the museum.
Submitted by Lea Heschuk
Beautiful Plains Museum
Hello, my name is Lea Heschuk. I am excited to be back for my third year as the curator of the Beautiful Plains Museum. For the last two months, volunteers and I have been busy renovating the basement. We are still in the process of putting new displays together, so the basement is closed to visitors. Despite the basement being closed, there is still a lot to see on our main floor, upstairs and in our railcar.
Walking to keep memories alive
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- Published on Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Photos by Kira Paterson. On Thursday, June 16, about 120 people gathered at Country Meadows Personal Care Home to participate in the annual Walk For Alzheimer’s. Left: The antique fire truck from the Beautiful Plains Museum led the pack. Right: The honourary banner bearers headed up the procession, following close behind the fire truck.
