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.
Neepawa resident wins six figures
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- Published on Friday, January 15, 2016
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Western Canadian Lottery Corporation
One lucky Neepawa resident got a huge Christmas surprise, thanks to a bit of beginner’s luck. Sandra Wetherill won $100,000 on the Friday, December 25 EXTRA draw, and she’s now received her prize.
Neepawa Elks celebrate 60 years
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- Published on Friday, January 15, 2016
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The Neepawa Banner
The Neepawa Elks of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of Canada celebrated their 60th anniversary at the end of 2015.
Moustache growing contest raising cash for new fire hall
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- Published on Friday, January 15, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Within the next few weeks, volunteer firefighters in Neepawa will be sporting some very interesting facial hair and it’s all for an important fundraising effort. A half dozen men are participating in the Neepawa Winter Festival Moustache Growing Contest. The competition is raising money for construction of the new fire hall.
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Just Watch Me! video contest launched
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- Published on Thursday, January 14, 2016
Photo property of Community Futures. Sydney Deneka of Beausejour was the winner last year with her blanket business called Kozy Kritters.
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Rural entrepreneurs with disabilities are getting a chance to boost their business profiles. Community Futures recently launched their annual Just Watch Me! video contest.
