Deal finalized for Medical Admin program in Neepawa

One year ACC course set for early 2026

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The Town of Neepawa has come to terms with a new tenant to take over occupancy of the Mill Street Training Centre (the former RCMP building)

Starting in 2026, a oneyear Medical Administration certificate program, operated by Assiniboine College will fill a portion of the training space. The Medical Admin course prepares graduates to perform administrative duties in doctor’s offices, hospitals, medical clinics and other medical settings.

On Tuesday, Sept. 2, Chief Administrative Officer Colleen Synchyshyn provided Council with some of the details related to the lease agreement.

“[The Medical Administration certificate program] will run from January through to December. It is a 10 month program with the summer off. They will be using basically only one classroom. So, work will be underway to make sure we furnish the space, so we get a lease in place for the space,” said Synchyshyn.

New furnishings are needed, because the previous tenant, a two year practical nursing program, provided its own furniture. Subsequently, they took their furniture with them once their lease expired. That program will be returning to Neepawa in 2027.

Neepawa surged to 5,685, a 23.3 per cent increase from 2016, making it the 13th fastest-growing community in Canada and the third-fastest in Manitoba. A housing study conducted in 2023 projected Neepawa’s population could reach 6,800 by 2028.

As for the new Medical Admin course that will be taking up residency, they have agreed to a $3,500 a month lease with the Town for 12 months. Council unanimously approved entering into that deal earlier this month.

An information session for those interested in participating in this new college program is expected to be held sometime this month.

Keep an eye on the Town of Neepawa’s social media, or this newspaper, for those details when they are finalized.