Yellowhead Centre adopts new capital plan

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By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

The board of directors for the Yellowhead Centre has some big plans for the facility’s future; those plans include a major upgrade and expansion. On Monday, Jan. 18, The Yellowhead Centre (YHC) board passed a motion to implement a revised capital plan, which may include spending from part of a pre-approved line of credit made available from the Beautiful Plains Credit Union. The board is also actively pursuing several government grant opportunities which may be available.

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Neepawa debuts promotional video

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The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

The Town of Neepawa has released a new promotional video on its website.

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Provincial gardening convention coming to Neepawa

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Submitted photo. The board of directors and staff from the Back to Basics convention in 2015.

Submitted Article

The Neepawa Press

Spring will arrive early in Neepawa this year and anyone is welcome to enjoy it. The Manitoba Horticultural Association holds its 118th annual convention, Back to Basics, Jan. 28-30 at the Neepawa United Church Christian Education Centre. 

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Looking back - 1986: HAND hires full-time resource coordinator

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Photo courtesy of Neepawa Press Archives. Jan. 16, 1986; HAND hires Ila Hockin as resource coordinator.

By Cecil Pittman

The Neepawa Press

80 years ago, Tuesday, January 21, 1936,

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Reverse osmosis water for Rivers

By Todd Gill

Rivers Mayor

What seems like forever for some, is five short years for others. In 2011 Manitoba Water Services Board (MWSB) met with Town of Rivers council of that day, and expressed their concerns that our present water treatment facility may not hold the ability to meet water standards of the day, even with significant upgrades. At that time, it was suggested that we look towards funding an overall study of the existing facility that would not only document the present condition of the facility, but would give recommendation as to its faith.

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