Moving forward in the arts world
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- Published on Thursday, May 12, 2016
Photo by Ron Nordstrom. Local artists donated pieces for an art auction at the launch of ArtsForward on Friday, May 6.
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
A local not-for-profit organization got a makeover after 40 years with the same look. On Friday, May 6, the Viscount Cultural Centre (VCC) held an event to announce their new name, ArtsForward (AF). The organization’s rebranding was 18 months in the making, following a grant they received to help them regain interest and support from the community.
Rock radio in Rapid City
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- Published on Thursday, May 12, 2016
By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
Darrell Jones moved to Rapid City because he was tired of living in a hotel in Souris and he heard about a “cheap apartment” in that town.
“I came here knowing no one.”
Is boredom the mother of invention? Perhaps, but in this case boredom led to an Internet project. The former radio announcer had the idea for online radio brewing in his brain for years. After months of planning, creation and testing, he launched the station on Monday, May 9.
Thumbs up - To local artists
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- Published on Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Submitted by Ron Nordstrom
The Neepawa Press
Thumbs up to local artists for generously donating their art for a silent auction at the recent launch of ArtsForward. The art club has their art on display for the month of May. Most people would likely be surprised to see how many talented artists call the Neepawa area their home. The VCC recently went through an exercise to look at rebranding and instead of being the Viscount Cultural Centre for the Arts, they will be known as ArtsForward.
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CRA used as cover for phone frauds
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- Published on Tuesday, May 10, 2016
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Phone frauds have been a problem for a long time, but every once in a while, there seems to be a spike in calls in an area that reminds everyone to be wary of suspicious telemarketers. Genie Barnaby, coordinator of Home Assistance Neepawa and District (HAND), has had that very reminder recently.