Valley Optical - Dr. Derek Papegnies

01/23/2026

Its amazing how fast things change. Work started shortly after the post announcing the move.

I will update as more changes happen on the inside.

01/09/2026

Well, the rumors are true. Our Neepawa office will be moving out of the Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic and into the old Harris Pharmacy building.

We enjoyed working within the clinic, but our landlords opted to give the space to the growing medical expansion in town.

Keep tuned to see the renovation as it happens.

The good... a bigger area, another exam rooom, and space for more frames for patients to choose from.

We look forward to the next chapter in Neepawa, and look forward to helping you at the current location till the new space is ready.

12/22/2025

The staff and optometrist at Valley Optical want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

We have modified holiday hours for 2025.
Dec 24th - 9:00 to 12:00 pm
Dec 25 and 26th - closed
Dec 29th and 30th - normal hours
Dec 31 - 9:00 to 12:00
Jan 1 and 2nd - closed

We want to thank you all for continued support of the clinics in 2025, and look forward to serving you for all your eye care needs in 2026.

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12/04/2025

A few of you may have been wondering where Dr. Papegnies was a few weeks ago. Derek was in Winnipeg umpiring at the National Curling Club Championships at the Granite Club in Winnipeg from November 17th to 23rd.

Team BC men and Team Ontario women were the eventual winners of the event.

Derek enjoys giving time back to the sport he enjoys as an umpire to ensure teams play by the rules of the game. He will be umpiring again at the Bunge Provincial Men's championship in Stonewall early February.

10/30/2025

We are looking forward to seeing the costumes on Friday in our Neepawa office.

Preschool Costume Parade Maps are available at the Town of Neepawa Office. Thank you so much to all the business' that have signed up for this event! Dress warm everyone and have a fantastic Halloween 👻

09/12/2025

Eighty percent of a child's learning is done through vision. To help ensure a clear start, the Manitoba Association of Optometrists is introducing our First Pair Free Program. If your child requires glasses during their kindergarten year, they are available at no cost to you. Please call an optometrist near you to book an exam and find out more.
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Quatre-vingt pour cent de l'apprentissage d'un enfant passe par la vue. Pour lui assurer un bon départ, l'Association des optométristes du Manitoba lance son programme « Première paire gratuite ». Si votre enfant a besoin de lunettes pendant sa maternelle, elles sont offertes gratuitement. Veuillez appeler un optométriste près de chez vous pour prendre rendez-vous et en savoir plus.

08/28/2025

We are happy to support the Titans Hockey program here in Neepawa for another season.

🚨Partnership Alert🚨

The Titans would like to thank Valley Optical - Dr. Derek Papegnies for his support as the OFFICIALS partner for the 2025-26.

If you think they have missed or blown a call, tell them to go see Dr. Papegnies to get their eyes checked. 🤓

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08/05/2025

Little known fact, 80% of learning is done through our eyes. Make sure your children are ready for school this fall by getting their eyes checked.

Kids 0-18 are covered by Manitoba Health for eye exams.

Children in Kindergarden are also eligible for a free set of glasses through the Manitoba Association of Optometrist's Eye See Eye Learn program. Contact either of our offices for more details.

06/25/2025

On July 2, 2025 Valley Optical in Minnedosa will have no power to our office due to building upgrades in the space next door. The Minnedosa office will be closed on that day. We apologize about any inconvenience that this may cause.

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12/24/2024

Dr. Papegnies, Elodie, Heather, Iris and Crystal all want to take the time to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Thank you for trusting us with all your eye related needs. We look forward to "seeing" you in 2025 :D

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12/18/2024

Here are the hours for Valley Optical for the Christmas Holidays

Monday Dec 23 - normal hours
Tuesday Dec 24 9 - 12:00 pm
Wednesday Dec 25 - closed
Thursday Dec 26 - closed
Friday Dec 27 - closed
Monday Dec 30 - normal hours
Tuesday Dec 31 - normal hours
Wednesday Jan 1 - closed

Should you have an eye related emergency while we are closed, please proceed to the closest emergency room to be assessed.

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10/04/2024

We are happy to be included in the businesses handing out candy to the trick-or-treaters! Stop by our Neepawa office when you're visiting the medical clinic next door.