Record crocus photo gallery at Arden

Submitted Article

Arden Crocus Festival

A record number of photo entries will be on display for the 2016 Wild Crocus Photo Contest gallery this Saturday, May 7, at the community hall in Arden, Manitoba. 

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Banner staff recognized with provincial awards

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Back row (from left):John Drinkwater, Derek Pearson, Kira Paterson, Jean Seaborn, Kay De’Ath and Sandra Under. Front row (from left): Eoin Devereux, Diane Ruzycki, Kate Jackman-Atkinson, Chris Waddell and Ken Waddell.

By Banner Staff

The Neepawa Banner

Banner newspapers had a successful evening at the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association (MCNA) annual Better Newspapers Competition.  The awards were presented during the organization’s annual convention, held April 29 and 30 in Winnipeg. Banner papers came home with 13 awards. 

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Neepawa approves 2016 budget

By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

The financial plan for the Town of Neepawa has been approved. On Tuesday, May 3, Council gave second and third reading to the document, which allocates $7,655,027.81 towards the general operating fund and $5,047,751.51 to the utility operating fund.

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Winner donates prize

By Lilian Dupuis

Submitted article

On Saturday, April 23 the parishioners of Immaculate Conception Church in Rivers welcomed a large crowd to their annual spring tea. Special guests there were Prairie Chicks, all wearing their red hats. Many cups of coffee and tea were served, along with a variety of sandwiches and dainties. 

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Comets Corner - May 4, 2016

By Justin Frorse

Submitted article

Hello baseball fans and supporters from Rivers and area! Spring has sprung and Rivers Comets are back for what looks to be a highly exciting and competitive season. 

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