Neepawa Farmers split weekend games
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- Published on Monday, January 18, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Press/Neepawa Banner
The Neepawa Farmers were unable to gain any ground on the Carberry Plainsmen this past weekend, as they lost to the Tiger Hills Hockey League’s top team on Saturday, Jan. 16, by the score of 5-0. The game, held at the Yellowhead Centre in Neepawa, was the Farmers opportunity to take two points from their Eastern Division rivals, but it was not to be.
NACI mounts epic comeback
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- Published on Monday, January 18, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Press/Neepawa Banner
The Neepawa Tigers earned a thrilling last second victory over the MacGregor Mustangs on Thursday, Jan. 14, in Zone Seven varsity boys basketball action.
Reverse osmosis water for Rivers
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- Published on Monday, January 18, 2016
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.
New clinic in Minnedosa prescribed for community
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- Published on Monday, January 18, 2016
By Vern May
Minnedosa & Area Community Development Corporation
Plans for a new clinic in Minnedosa took a huge step forward this week with the announcement that a project manager has been selected for the upcoming construction. With the looming challenge to attract and retain medical practitioners in rural communities, Minnedosa sought advice from Prairie Mountain Health about its best course of action. The health authority identified that the best measure that could be taken is in the development of a modern primary care centre which is equipped with electronic record keeping as well as other conveniences that are becoming standard for doctors across the province.
