Fluoride will remain in Neepawa’s water supply
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- Published on Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Neepawa Town Council - Tuesday, May 17
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The addition of fluoride to Neepawa’s tap water will continue. On Tuesday, May 17, Town Council voted by a 4-3 margin to keep adding the chemical to the municipal water supply. The issue of whether or not to add fluoride has recently been renewed in cities across Canada, as communities such as Windsor and Calgary have debated whether or not the practice still has value.
Results from Rolling River Festival of the Arts
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- Published on Monday, May 23, 2016
By Sheila Thiessen
Publicity
The 35th annual Rolling River Festival of the Arts was a five-day affair (mid-March) in Minnedosa. Adjudicators were secured for each session and they determined the following as winners for 2016.
Looking back - 1956: Oliver awarded first place at Teenage Driving Road-e-o
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- Published on Monday, May 23, 2016
Photo courtesy of Neepawa PRess Archives. 60 years ago; Thursday, May 24, 1956: Stanley Oliver captured first place at the local “Drivers Road-e-o”.
By Cecil Pittman
The Neepawa Press
80 years ago Tuesday, May 26, 1936
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RDHA hosts regional meeting
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- Published on Monday, May 23, 2016
By Lynn Madden
President
On April 20 Riverdale District Health Auxiliary (RDHA) hosted the annual regional meeting for Assiniboine Northeast, which is made up of six auxiliaries. Forty out-of-town auxilians from Hamiota, Neepawa, Rossburn, Minnedosa and Russell joined RDHA at Rivers Legion Hall. Dignitaries included Riverdale Municipality’s mayor Todd Gill, RM of Oakview’s representative Dick Heapy and local area manager Greg Paddock. All extended welcomes and greetings to the ladies and all are very appreciative of the work our auxiliaries have done over the years for their communities.
Razzamatazz makes memories
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- Published on Sunday, May 22, 2016
By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
Razzamatazz Dance Club held its 26th annual recital late last month and they named this year’s program Making Memories. Following on the success of last year’s first ever presentation in Brandon, the 2016 showcase was once again held in that city and the amphitheatre seating of Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium.
