‘Just save the damn station and I’ll be the happiest guy in the world’
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- Published on Thursday, September 29, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
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In a short period of time, the potential demise of Neepawa’s cable access channel has become a hot topic for many people across the region. Earlier this week, NACTV announced that current president, CEO and acting general manager Ivan Traill will soon retire. That decision, combined with a financial loss accrued by the station last year, has instigated a decision by the NACTV board to cease operations. A motion recommending the TV station shut down will be made at the board’s annual general meeting in November, unless another group is willing to take over.
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Female Chiefs conclude pre-season schedule
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The newly minted 2016-2017 Yellowhead AAA Midget Female Chiefs have kicked off their pre-season schedule. The Chiefs started the year with a tournament in Saskatchewan in mid-September and finished that weekend event with a 1-0-2 record.
Neepawa hits sour note in Winnipeg
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By Eoin Devereux
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For the second straight game, a strong final period push was not enough for the Neepawa Natives to overcome some of their massive mid-game struggles. Three goals in the third was simply too little, too late for Neepawa on Wednesday, Sept. 28, as the club fell to the Winnipeg Blues 8-5.
Manitoba childcare shortages are very real and in your town
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By Tony Eu
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In Manitoba, we have a problem with child care services. That problem being that there simply aren’t enough of them.
As of July 31, 2016, the wait list for childcare in Manitoba contained 14,872 names. That means there are nearly 15,000 children waiting to get into a daycare, 15,000 children who need a place where they will be looked after and cared for while their parents, or parent, go to work.
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