Yellowhead Centre, Roxy Theatre part of latest Government arts, culture and sport support

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

curred in the exact same location as the June 15 accident, involving a handi-van from Dauphin and a semitruck. Seventeen people perished as a result of that collision and eight others were injured.

“We very much appreciate that this may be extraordinarily upsetting for some people considering the recent mass casualty collision at the same intersection,” said Inspector Lee Fortin of RCMP West District. “This is very early in this investigation and we need to do our work to confirm information and determine what happened. We will provide updates as soon as we are able. We urge anyone who is triggered by this incident to seek appropriate supports.”

A few local arts, culture and sport facilities are sharing in some monetary support from the province. The Manitoba Government announced on Monday, July 31, its latest round of financial backing, through the Arts, Culture and Sport in Community (ACSC) Fund.

The program was established last year, with the intent of dividing up nearly $50 million to large, small and community projects that apply. The applications are reviewed and then the money is distributed on a quarterly period.

In the latest announcement, three Neepawa projects and one from Minnedosa received funding. In the Small Capital project category, which covers the renewal of facilities and spaces needed for arts, culture and sports programming or activities,

The Minnedosa Regional Events Centre Inc., received $40,000. That money will be used to assist with the construction of a Walking Track at the new community arena.

Meanwhile, the Neepawa & District Centennial Project Committee Inc., which maintain and operate the Yellowhead Centre, has to the Neepawa/Minnedosa Chiropractic

Dr. Fordyce hours:

Monday: 12 m – 5 pm (Neepawa office)

Tuesday: 8:30 am – 4 pm (Minnedosa office)

Wednesday: 8:30 am – 5 pm (Neepawa office)

Thursday: 8:30 am – 4 pm (Minnedosa office)

Friday: 8:30 am – 4 pm (Neepawa office)

To book an appointment call 204.476.3984 or to book online visit keepingyouactive.ca Services available at the clinic are Chiropractic Treatment, Athletic and Massage Therapy received $25,000 for the creation of more accessible washroom spaces. As well, the Neepawa Theatre Centre Inc., who operate the Roxy Theatre, have been granted $12,373 for carpet replacement.

In the Special Initiatives category, which sees 50 to 100 per cent of eligible costs expected covered, to a maximum of $300,000, the Neepawa Titans received $6,920.00, to aid in the operation for their annual Prospects’ Camp.

In total, 545 large, small and community projects across Manitoba received some amount of funding this quarter. Since 2022, the ACSC fund has doled out cash to 942 total projects.