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Published on Thursday, May 7, 2015

By Banner Staff.

The Neepawa Banner had a successful night at this year’s Manitoba Community Newspaper Association Better Newspaper Competition. The event showcases outstanding work by newspapers throughout the province.

The Banner came home with recognition in six categories, receiving awards for: 1st best columnist (Kate Jackman-Atkinson), 2nd best arts and culture story (Eoin Devereux), 2nd best habitat conservation story (Kate), 2nd best editorial page circulation 3,600 to 9,999, 3rd best local editorial on a business topic (Kate) and 3rd best agricultural story (Kate). Banner owners and publishers Ken and Christine Waddell were also recognized with a Silver Quill award, marking 25 years in the industry. Thanks to our community for giving us such great stories to cover each week.