My perspective - Revolution of relevance
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- Published on Friday, December 23, 2016
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
Almost every girl who grew up in North America in the last 60 years has, at one time or another, played with a Barbie doll. Launched by Ruth Handler in 1959, the young woman with her Malibu house, pretty clothes, perfect hair and pink car have filled many young girls’ play time and imaginations.
Libraries receive funding
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- Published on Friday, December 23, 2016
Press release
Banner staff
Riding Mountain MLA Greg Nesbitt announced on Dec. 20 that the Rural Library Technological Sustainability program is providing funding to Minnedosa, Rivers, Rapid City and Russell libraries.
Right in the centre - Yes, it's up to us
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- Published on Thursday, December 22, 2016
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
(The following column was first printed in 2006. The circumstances have shifted some but the Christmas message is eternal.)
Rivers changes garbage collection
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- Published on Thursday, December 22, 2016
Press Release
Banner Staff
In a continued effort to achieve cost efficiencies and to develop "greener" practices in waste management within Riverdale Municipality, we will soon be implementing further changes to the way we handle household and commercial garbage/recycling. Following the inception of curbside recycling pick up in Rivers, Riverdale Municipality has been considering better practices in waste management that will be cost efficient, promote recycling and prolong the life expectancy of our present landfill.