15 confirmed dead after handi-van, semi-trailer collision near Carberry

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By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

There has been a tragic collision between a semi-truck and a handi-transit vehicle near Carberry. Commanding officer of the Manitoba RCMP Rod Hill confirmed this afternoon that 15 people have died in the accident, which occurred on Thursday morning at the junction of the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 5, close to the Town of Carberry. Early reports note that the vehicle was travelling down to the Carberry area from Dauphin.

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HyLife Foods announces 87 layoffs, including 29 at Neepawa pork plant

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By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

Seismic shifts in the global pork market are, unfortunately, hitting close to home today. On Friday, June 9, HyLife Foods announced it must layoff 87 employees, including 29 positions at the pork processing facility in Neepawa.  The majority of affected jobs are related to administrative and are not expected to significantly impact production.

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June 9, 2023 - Neepawa Banner & Press

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This week's edition of the Banner & Press features a sports/education group coming to Neepawa, a major donation for Neepawa's chapter of Victoria Quilts Canada and our special Father's Day feature. That & more in the Neepawa Banner & Press.

 

 

 

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June 2, 2023 - Neepawa Banner & Press

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In this week's edition of the Neepawa Banner & Press, a look back at the Neepawa & District Chamber of Commerce's Annual Fair. As well, updates on local planning for Neepawa's Filipino Heritage Month festivities, the offical grand opening of Home Hardware in Neepawa and an overwhelming memorial held in Carberry. Those stories and a lot more in this week's Neepawa Banner & Press.

 

 

 

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May 26, 2023 - Neepawa Banner & Press

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In this week's edition of the Banner & Press, we look at a special event at William Morton Collegiate, an update on the retrofit of Neepawa's old RCMP building and some special recognition for a former Neepawa Tigers football coach. All this and more in the May 26 edition of the Neepawa Banner & Press.

 

 

 

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