Expansion of Neepawa’s daycare facilities in the works
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- Published on Wednesday, September 9, 2015
By Kira Paterson
The Neepawa Press
This year, the Budz 'n Bloom Daycare is once again conducting a survey about childcare needs in the Neepawa area. They are looking to find the extent of the need for daycare spots in the community.
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Neepawa will remain two paper town
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- Published on Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Pictured: From left: Dale Brin (divisional manager with Glacier Media) and Ken and Christine Waddell stand in from the Neepawa Press building in Neepawa. (Picture by Eoin Devereux)
By Ken Waddell
Publisher Neepawa Press, Neepawa Banner, Rivers Banner and myWestman.ca
The Neepawa Press began in 1896. It’s been a tradition, a mainstay for Neepawa and area for 119 years. On Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015, my wife Christine and I purchased the venerable Neepawa Press. We are pleased to be able to return the paper to being locally owned and operated.
Excitement is growing in Erickson
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- Published on Friday, September 4, 2015
Photo by John Drinkwater. View of the Erickson gardens with many of the participants involved.
By John Drinkwater
The Neepawa Banner
On Tuesday, Aug. 25, the sun shone on the grand opening of Erickson’s community garden. The raised bed garden plots are located adjacent to the Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve (RMBR) office on 2nd Ave NE.
Election 2015 - Infrastructure
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- Published on Thursday, September 3, 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.
Ageing infrastructure is a concern for many Canadians. Does your party have any plans to address this issue - either by directly funding projects or by partnering with other levels of government.
Who has the area’s next big idea?
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- Published on Thursday, September 3, 2015
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The Neepawa Banner
Municipalities need to take an active approach to spurring development in their own communities and not rely on industry to lead the charge. That’s the basis behind an upcoming entrepreneurship event being co-presented by Minnedosa and Neepawa on Oct. 22.
