Observation: Sept 23

By Addy Oberlin
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Equinox. I had never heard of it until I moved to the prairies. It happens twice a year, in March and September. Farmers talk about it and some even say that it always rains on equinox. This Thursday is called equinox, or as some calendars say, “first day of fall.”

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Storytime returns to Neepawa

By Neepawa Public Library
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September is a busy time with the start of school and all the other activities getting underway and it’s no different at the Neepawa Library, where we’re installing new shelves and busily reorganizing to make our books and digital titles easier to browse. We apologise for things being in disarray, but we hope to have it all sorted soon. 

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The Dispatch: Sept 23

By Spruce Plains RCMP

On Sept. 2, Neepawa RCMP conducted a roadside stop of a quad in Neepawa. A female driver was unable to produce any registration for the quad. Police conducted a check of the quad based on the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and were informed that the quad was stolen.  As a result, the quad was towed and impounded. The owner of the quad was able to produce a bill of sale from a used vehicle dealership in Winnipeg.

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In 2016, Honda Civic comes of age

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Over the years, Honda Civic has remained the nation’s favourite compact car, due to its combination of quality, reliability, value, low running costs and a more involving drive than most.  However, in order to maintain its place at the top of the compact class, Honda released an all-new 10th generation 2016 Civic at the end of 2015 with the intention of addressing the model’s shortcomings compared to its competitors. (Photo by Ben Castle)

By Ben Castle
The Banner

This time last year, I tested the “old” 2015 Honda Civic and concluded that it remains the nation’s favourite compact car due to its combination of quality, reliability, value, low running costs and a more involving drive than most.  However, despite having only been around for four model years, newer rivals have usurped it in terms of style, power, efficiency, driving experience, refinement and space.

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‘It shows you just how much support is out there’

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Inspire Studio was last year’s What’s the Big Idea grand prize winner.  The studio’s retail area showcases the variety of art produced by area artists and available for purchase. (submited photo)

By Tony Eu
Neepawa Banner

With the second annual ‘What’s The Big Idea?’ event coming up, it’s the perfect time to check in with the winners from last year’s event and see where they are now.

In Neepawa, the event led to the opening of a brand new business, owned and operated by Darryn Cameron. The name of the business is 4U Home Décor and Consulting. After pitching the idea for this business, the judges awarded Cameron the $1,000 award from the Town of Neepawa. Using this money, Cameron bought a computer and printer, putting the remainder of the money towards general start-up costs.

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