More on Dollar Store robbery

As of 3pm Aug 20, area RCMP were still looking for the suspect who had fled on foot. He is described as 5'7" to 5'8", tanned, around 160 lbs with a slim build. He was wearing a black sweater or jacket, and a white hat with a "N" or "W" logo on the front.

Your Dollar Store with more robbed

Posted by Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Reports indicate that Neepawa business, Your Dollar Store with More was robbed at gun point around 9:30 Wednesday morning. Check back later for updates.

Springhill's Korean workers arrive

Posted by Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Last Thursday, the first two groups of South Korean immigrants were welcomed to Springhill Farms Processing Plant in Neepawa.
Twenty immigrants gathered in front of Springhill to meet the plant manager, HR manager, Neepawa's mayor, and Neepawa's Chamber of Commerce President.
The first group of 11 arrived in Neepawa earlier in the week . The next group of 9 arrived, flying Canadian flags, just before the meeting.
The mood was one of excitement as the men and women from South Korea flew flags and were welcomed to the town.
Read more in next week's Banner

Sneak Peak

The next Neepawa Banner will be out on the streets later today, and in mailboxes tomorrow morning, but here's a sneak peak of what to expect.
- a story about the Rolling River First Nation fire crew who attended a competition in Winnipeg
- a story about the RCMP's busy weekend
- and pictures from local community events including: the Minnedosa Rodeo, the drag races in Neepawa, Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup
- and more...