Neepawa approves 2016 budget

By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

The financial plan for the Town of Neepawa has been approved. On Tuesday, May 3, Council gave second and third reading to the document, which allocates $7,655,027.81 towards the general operating fund and $5,047,751.51 to the utility operating fund.

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Winner donates prize

By Lilian Dupuis

Submitted article

On Saturday, April 23 the parishioners of Immaculate Conception Church in Rivers welcomed a large crowd to their annual spring tea. Special guests there were Prairie Chicks, all wearing their red hats. Many cups of coffee and tea were served, along with a variety of sandwiches and dainties. 

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Comets Corner - May 4, 2016

By Justin Frorse

Submitted article

Hello baseball fans and supporters from Rivers and area! Spring has sprung and Rivers Comets are back for what looks to be a highly exciting and competitive season. 

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Neepawa Belles, Beaux & Builders wrap up 4-H year

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Submitted photo. The winners at the Zone 1 Communications held on Mar. 6, 2016 at Neepawa Area Collegiate.

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Neepawa Belles, Beaux & Builders 4-H

The Neepawa Belles, Beaux & Builders 4-H Club wrapped up the year with our Achievement on May 2.  It was held at Neepawa Collegiate in the Multi-purpose lunch room at 6:15 pm.  Family, friends and members of the public were welcome to come and see the array of projects our members have worked on this year.

Neepawa was host to another 4-H event, the South Parkland Area 4-H Council  Zone 1 Communications Competition on March 6, 2016.  Forty members from Neepawa and area participated in this event. 

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My Neepawa - Park sights

What’s “Your Neepawa”? We’re asking readers to share with us their pictures of past and present Neepawa. To share a picture, please email a high resolution version (1 MB or higher) to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or stop by the office at 243 Hamilton Street, in Neepawa.  Please include your name as well as a description of the photo.

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Photo courtesy of James Underwood. 

Two-and-a-half year old Olivia enjoyed the spring sun at Rotary Park this April. Olivia had some fun at a couple of Neepawa's parks that day.

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