‘Something I’ll remember for the rest of my life’

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Photo by Eoin Devereux. Sarah McCauley and Dan Nicksy stopped in Neepawa as part of their walk across Canada.

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

Earlier this week, Neepawa was a quick rest stop for a fascinating journey of self discovery and the search for what it is to be Canadian. Sarah McCauley of Toronto, along with her traveling companion Dan Nicksy, arrived in town as they continued their cross-Canada walk.

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Strong finish to Anti-Bullying Week

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Photo by Jason Nadeau. Jerry Sereda capped off a week of events and activities that ran throughout Turtle River School Division, with performances at schools in Alonsa, Glenella and Ste. Rose (pictured).

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Turtle River School Division

Turtle River School Division finished off a great week of activities and events in different schools strong with local country musician Jerry Sereda.  

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Bigger Than That! tour comes to McCreary

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Photo by Jason Nadeau. Ryan Laird, a Canadian born, Nashville-based musician performed for Turtle River School Division students in McCreary on April 12. 

By Jason Nadeau

Turtle River School Division

On April 12, Turtle River School Division hosted two-time Canadian Country Music Award nominated recording artist Ryan Laird with his “Bigger Than That!” tour.  

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Rivers Police Report: April 2016

By Bruce Klassen

Rivers police chief

Rivers Police Service would like to remind motorists we are running our annual distracted driving/Road Watch campaign. Police will be targeting drivers using their cell phones, and other high-risk driving offences such as impaired driving, speeding and failure to wear a seat belt.

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Cut to grant puts VCC’s future in jeopardy

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

For the Viscount Cultural Council (VCC), losing half of their annual grant from the Town of Neepawa came as a surprise. On April 19, the Town of Neepawa presented the first reading of their 2016-2017 budget, which included cuts to the grants distributed by the municipality to local organizations.

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