Pool and campground rate hikes approved

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

There will be a change to the fees associated to using the swimming pool and campground sites in Neepawa this summer.

On Tuesday, Mar. 21, Neepawa Town Council approved an increase to the prices for the upcoming year.

For the swimming pool, there will be a five per cent rate hike to general entry and a seven per cent rise to the cost for swim lessons. This amount of increase is in line with what’s been seen in other communities across western Manitoba.

The swim lesson fees for 2023, listed on the Town of Neepawa website state that pre-school and Level 1-5 classes will be $70.00 and Level 6-10 classes will be $75.00. The pool is scheduled to reopen for the season on Monday, June 5. needed to apply and how to get said minimums;

As for the Riverbend Campground, its’ full service seasonal fee will be increased from $650 to $750. Daily and weekly rates at the site were not increased.

• Details on how already acquired education from the Philippines in nursing might factor into program acceptance;

• General costs to get certification in items such as CPR and criminal record check; and

• How to apply to the program if all requirements have been met.

The nursing program’s application process is underway, as applications for the Neepawa site are being accepted online at the ACC website.