Provincial budget garners reaction from Mayor de Groot
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- Published on Friday, May 8, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
Neepawa Mayor Adrian de Groot was hoping to see a few more highlights for rural Manitoba in the provincial government’s new budget. The governing NDP tabled a $15-billion budget on Thursday, Apr. 30, which featured a billion dollars in infrastructure money that’s focused primarily around areas near Winnipeg, Brandon and northern Manitoba. It also included modest spending increases in health care and education. No significant spending allocations for Neepawa and the surrounding area were mentioned.
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Boxe Neepawa happy with response to fundraiser
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- Published on Friday, May 8, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
The Boxe Neepawa Combat Sports and Fitness Club recently showcased the artistry and skill of the sweet science. The club hosted an event on May. 2 at the Neepawa Curling Club, which featured boxing demonstrations from some of its members, as well as a live feed from the Floyd Mayweather/Manny Pacquiao championship pay-per-view in Las Vegas.
Christine Waddell enters council race in Neepawa
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- Published on Friday, May 8, 2015
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By Christine Waddell
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Time to “pony up” and “get in the race”. Over the past 40-plus years, I have encouraged and supported many, many individuals to become involved with politics. Today I am letting it be known that I, Christine Waddell (nee Lobel), will be letting my name stand for the position of councillor in the Town of Neepawa.
And the award goes to...
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- Published on Thursday, May 7, 2015
By Banner Staff.
The Neepawa Banner had a successful night at this year’s Manitoba Community Newspaper Association Better Newspaper Competition. The event showcases outstanding work by newspapers throughout the province.
