News from Plumas UCW

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The Neepawa Banner

The Plumas United Church Women met on Oct. 15, with five members present, reporting four visits to the sick or shut in. Pres. Norma Watson welcomed everyone and as we were a little late starting, we moved right into the business meeting.

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Grand opening at Elkhorn Resort’s new pool facility

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Photo by John Drinkwater. From left: Michaela Kent, Ian Sarna, Richard Chambers and Colin Ferguson cutting the ribbon at the pool Grand Opening.

By John Drinkwater

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

The grand opening of the pool consisted of a number of special guests. In his introduction Chris Phillips said, “ As General Manager I’m looking forward to Elkhorn Resort becoming the premier vacation destination in Manitoba. Adding this new facility will go a long way to achieving that goal.”

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Pallister delivers alternate throne speech

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PC leader Brian Pallister at a news conference immediately after delivering his alternate throne speech (photo by Ken Waddell).

Winter’s Eve returns to local shops

By Kira Paterson

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

On Thursday, Nov. 19, six local businesses will be putting on a special event from 10 am to 8 pm.  Winter’s Eve in Neepawa is a day of contests, in-store specials and local hospitality.

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New location for Westlake

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Photo by Kate Jackman-Atkinson. On Friday, Nov. 6, Westlake Employment Skills and Services Centre had an open house to celebrate their move to a new location. From left: board member Loren Huck, client services representative Carole Gaudette-Roy, employment services manager Nancy Jo Moller and board chair Norma Somers.

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

After a big move, on Oct. 26, Westlake Employment Skills and Services Centre officially began operations at their new location.

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