Women's Conference set for Clear Lake

By Dianne Kowalchuk

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Manitoba Women’s Institute (MWI) is honoured that the lieutenant-governor of Manitoba, Honourable Janice Filmon, will be the banquet speaker at the organization’s 2016 convention to be held at Elkhorn Resort, Clear Lake, on May 6 and 7.

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Legion Ladies Auxiliary - Apr. 14, 2016

By Lisa Smith

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The regular monthly meeting of Rivers Legion Ladies Auxiliary was held April 4 in Rivers Legion upper hall; 18 members were present. There were no new applications for membership this month.

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Local trustee recognized for 20 years of service

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Photo courtesy of Manitoba School Boards Association. MSBA President Ken Cameron (left) presenting the award for 20 years as a school board trustee to Ray Kulbacki (right). 

By Kira Paterson

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

The Manitoba School Boards Association honoured a local long-time school board trustee at their annual convention in Winnipeg last month. On March 18, Ray Kulbacki received recognition for 20 years of service as a trustee for Beautiful Plains School Division (BPSD). 

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Search underway for Open Farm Day hosts

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The Neepawa Banner

Manitoba Association of Agricultural Societies (MAAS) wants your farm or agriculture site to be part of the seventh annual Open Farm Day. 

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Brandon will be Young at Heart

By Sheila Runions

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Brandon Rotary Club and James B. Chrisp United Commercial Travelers (UCT) have partnered to host the 34th annual 55 Plus senior provincial games in their city. The competition will be held throughout Brandon for three days in mid-June. These organizations have selected Young at Heart as the theme of their games. Because both service organizations have blue as their primary “corporate” colour, that will be the colour promoted throughout the June 14-16 competition. The title sponsor is Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries (MLL) so plenty of recognition will also be given this crown corporation. 

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