Prospects camp a big step for Rankin Inlet family

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Published on Friday, April 1, 2016

(L to R) Father David Ningeongan, sister Alayna and mother Ann Makpah all travelled down from Rankin Inlet, Nunavut to support Seth Ningeongan (second from right), at the Neepawa Natives spring prospects camp.

By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

About 100 families from across Canada and the United States converged on the Yellowhead Arena last weekend for the Neepawa Natives annual spring prospects camp. For one family, that journey had some added challenges, but at the same time added significances.

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Rural Council Clips - Mar. 31

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Published on Thursday, March 31, 2016

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RM of Oakview, Feb. 23: Reeve Brent Fortune reported on the Midwest Planning District meeting he attended and the responsibility of municipalities to enforce the Manitoba Fire Code through the Fires Prevention and Emergency Response Act. Council will request the district to supply this service and, if approved, Wayne Poppel will be considered the designated local assistant.

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Yellowhead Centre takes first steps on capital plan

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Published on Thursday, March 31, 2016

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

The major upgrades to Yellowhead Centre (YHC) have taken another step forward, as the board of directors has approved a pair of construction tenders. John’s Electric of Neepawa has received the tender for the installation of new LED lighting in the arena, while Cimco Refrigeration of Winnipeg will install a second de-humidifier for the facility, to be located at the west end of the arena.

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