Landfill closure comes at huge cost
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- Published on Thursday, April 2, 2015
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
It’s been 10 years since Neepawa and area received federal and provincial funding to build the regional landfill known as Evergeen Environmental Technologies. Funding was provided for the regional site after years of study about the need for a regional approach to waste management. Three major centres, including Carberry, Minnedosa and Neepawa-Langford all had been advised by Environment Manitoba that their respective landfills were reaching the end of their legal lifespan based on provincial regulations.
NACI will stay "AA" for now
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- Published on Thursday, April 2, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
Athletics at Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute will remain at the “AA” level, for now. There have been discussions recently across the community suggesting high school sports programs would be elevated to “AAA” for the 2015-2016 season.
Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association executive director Morris Glimcher said there are no plans to make this shift in the immediate future, but added that it is something that’s likely to occur within the next few years.
Yellowhead falls to Central Plains in MFMHL final
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- Published on Wednesday, April 1, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
The Central Plains Capitals have won the Manitoba Female Midget Hockey League Championship. The Caps defeated the Yellowhead Chiefs 3-0, in the final game of their best of five series on Sunday, Mar. 29 in Portage la Prairie.
Read more: Yellowhead falls to Central Plains in MFMHL final
Construction underway for Hydro building in Neepawa
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- Published on Wednesday, April 1, 2015
By Banner Staff
Construction is under way on a new Manitoba Hydro customer service centre (CSC) in Neepawa.
Read more: Construction underway for Hydro building in Neepawa
