Election 2015 - Seniors
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- Published on Thursday, September 10, 2015
Banner Staff
The Neepawa Banner
Until the federal election on October 19th, the Neepawa Banner will be talking to the candidates about the issues that matter to local voters. This week we begin with the candidate profiles. Check back as we ask the candidates for their views on a new topic each week.
Seniors. With Canada’s baby-boomer population aging, what support for seniors would you like to see? Are there alternatives to help seniors when the government supports (CPP/OAS) aren’t enough to offset a rising cost of living and health costs? On the flip side, what programs would you like to see help young Canadians better save for retirement?
School numbers steady in Neepawa
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- Published on Thursday, September 10, 2015
By Kira Paterson
The Neepawa Banner
On Wednesday, Sept. 9, kids across the region started their new classes for the 2015-2016 school year. With the new year comes new students, new teachers and new developments within the schools and divisions in the area.
BP Museum closes for the season
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- Published on Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Photo by Kate Jackman-Atkinson. “A woman’s work is never done”, this year’s special display at the museum focused on the day-to-day work done by prairie and pioneer women.
By Lea Heschuk, Beautiful Plains Museum
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The Neepawa Press
It’s hard to believe that the summer is already over, but with the crisp morning air and school starting, it’s a sure sign that fall is here. Along with summer being over, it is also the end of the season at the Beautiful Plains Museum in Neepawa.
Looking back - $7 million drug bust near Arden
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- Published on Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Neepawa press archives. Thur. Sept 12, 2005: An RCMP aerial photo shows a part of the marijuana crop op that was found at an Arden area farm.
By Cecil Pittman
The Neepawa Press
80 years ago, Tuesday, September 10, 1935
Neepawa Town Council briefs
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- Published on Wednesday, September 9, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Press
Neepawa Town Council has returned to its winter meeting schedule. Councillors will now meet on every first and third Tuesday of the month. The first of these sessions was held on Tuesday, Sept. 1, and featured discussion on several topics, including:
