NACI will stay "AA" for now
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- Published on Thursday, April 2, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
Athletics at Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute will remain at the “AA” level, for now. There have been discussions recently across the community suggesting high school sports programs would be elevated to “AAA” for the 2015-2016 season.
Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association executive director Morris Glimcher said there are no plans to make this shift in the immediate future, but added that it is something that’s likely to occur within the next few years.
Get me to the bend on time!
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- Published on Wednesday, April 1, 2015
By Courtney Newton
Publicity Director
The last few moments before the curtains open at a live theatre performance are exciting no matter which side of the curtain you are on. Anticipation fills the air and you know you are about to be a part of something special.
Construction underway for Hydro building in Neepawa
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- Published on Wednesday, April 1, 2015
By Banner Staff
Construction is under way on a new Manitoba Hydro customer service centre (CSC) in Neepawa.
Read more: Construction underway for Hydro building in Neepawa
Newspaper publisher seeks PC nomination
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- Published on Monday, March 30, 2015
By Sheila Runions and Jessie Bell
Greg Nesbitt of Shoal Lake, candidate for nomination in the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba’s Riding Mountain Constituency, met approximately 25 people at a coffee party Monday afternoon. Tempo Place Emporium’s restaurant begins its business at 5 p.m. but on March 23 they opened at 2 p.m., giving Nesbitt two hours to chat with those who came to learn about him. He has 38 years experience in rural communication as owner and publisher of Nesbitt Publishing Ltd., a career he started 18 months after graduation. Just over one year ago, he became president of Grasslands News Group which publishes three newspapers in eastern Saskatchewan. He is also partner/president of Russell Inns Ltd. which is a majority shareholder of Asessippi Ski Area and Resort. Nesbitt has served on both provincial and national newspaper association boards, village council, fire department and airport committee. He’s also coached both minor and senior hockey and fastball.
Wearing of the green as UCT members celebrate
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- Published on Sunday, March 29, 2015
By Ann Mandziuk
Neepawa UCT #924
Green was the colour of choice as Neepawa UCT #924 Council celebrated St. Patrick’s Day by awarding life memberships to five long standing members. Edith McCracken, Barbara Davie, Marina Pedersen, Shirley and Lloyd Reidle were presented with certificates by President Leonard Pritchard. All five members are residents of Country Meadows.
