The Dispatch - August report

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On Aug. 3, at approximately 2:45 pm, Neepawa RCMP were patrolling highway 16, east of Neepawa and came across a westbound vehicle that appeared to be swerving.  Police conducted a roadside stop to check driver sobriety.  A lone female in the vehicle displayed signs of intoxication and was arrested.  The female provided two samples of breath and the results found that she was three times over the legal limit.  Teresa Rozema of Calgary was charged with Impaired Operation of Motor Vehicle.  Rozema appeared in Brandon court the following day and received a fine of $1,950 and a 15 month Canada wide driving prohibition.

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Highway plans for RMNP underway

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On Sept. 6, Robert Sopuck, Member of Parliament for Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa, was pleased to see the second phase of road and drainage improvements on Highway 10 through Riding Mountain National Park get underway. 

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The legacy that keeps on running

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Banner file photo. Last year’s Terry Fox Run, which took place on the track at NACI high school, had about 65 participants and raised $7,500. This year, the run will again be taking place on the high school track.

By Tony Eu

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September brings with it a lot of things. It brings back to school. It brings the start of fall. And it brings the Terry Fox Run.

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Health auxilary provides over $15,500 in support

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The Neepawa Area Health Auxiliary will hold its next meeting after the summer break on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at the Neepawa Legion Hall.

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HyLife expansion on the horizon

By Ken Waddell

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In connection with the recent Government of Canada trade mission to China, a number of new trade deals have been announced. Among the dozens of initiatives announced is one that involves Hylife Foods of LaBroquerie and Neepawa.

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