Local nurse set to depart for second volunteer trip
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- Published on Friday, April 15, 2016
Submitted photo. Paula Lofamia (right) in Honduras in February of last year. She leaves for her next mission trip on April 27.
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
A nurse who has lived in Neepawa for the past five years is using her skills to help those less fortunate. Paula Lofamia, originally from the Philippines, is leaving for Africa at the end of the month to volunteer as an operating room (OR) nurse on a Mercy Ship. Mercy Ships is a global organization that has hospitals on ships that dock at developing countries to provide free health care services to anyone who needs it. The ship Lofamia will be aboard, the Africa Mercy, is docked at Madagascar right now and will be there until June.
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Manitoba Votes 2016 - Representing Agassiz
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- Published on Thursday, April 14, 2016
Banner Staff
The Neepawa Banner
Question: Why should you represent Agassiz constituency in the Legislature?
Mr. Pallister goes to Neepawa
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- Published on Thursday, April 14, 2016
Photo by Eoin Devereux. Brian Pallister (left) chatted with several dozen people at the meet and greet on Friday, including Ron Gray (right) of Neepawa.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Manitoba’s Progressive Conservative leader made a quick stop in Neepawa on Friday, Apr. 8. Brian Pallister, along with party candidate for the Agassiz riding Eileen Clarke, attended the Royal Canadian Legion for an informal meet and greet session.
Neepawa to announce new budget
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- Published on Thursday, April 14, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The Town of Neepawa is ready to unveil details of its 2016 financial plan. A public meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, Apr. 19 at 6:00 pm to review the document and its spending priorities.
A busy year for Yellowhead Manor residents
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- Published on Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Submitted photo. On Saturday, Apr. 2, The Happy Rock Olde Tyme Dance Band came to entertain tenants at Yellowhead Manor.
Submitted by Pauline Zygadlo
Yellowhead Manor
2015 started off with a tenants meeting which we have every month. After the May meeting we had a BBQ supper.
