Future of Neepawa Skate Park in doubt
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- Published on Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Photo by Eoin Devereux. The temporary skate park ramps are nearing the end of their usefulness.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The future of a skate park in Neepawa is uncertain, unless more community support for the project steps forward. The current seasonal park, located next to the RCMP building, has been around for just over 10 years, but is nearing the end of its service life.
Neepawa COPP proud grant recipients
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- Published on Monday, November 2, 2015
By Jason Nadeau
Neepawa Citizens on Patrol
Neepawa Citizens on Patrol is excited to share news of receiving support from MCSC, BPCU and Westward Ford to replace our current patrol vehicle. The purpose of the grants were to allow Neepawa COPP to upgrade their current patrol vehicle that was aging, requiring repairs and was not accessible to all members.
Rolling out the red carpet in Rapid City
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- Published on Monday, November 2, 2015
By Vern May
Rapid City is recognized as the "Little City with a Lotta Heart" and that was evidenced on Saturday, Oct. 24 when that community’s chamber of commerce hosted a meet and greet to welcome new friends and neighbours to town.
Neepawa RCMP investigate fatal head-on collision
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- Published on Monday, November 2, 2015
Banner Staff
On November 2, 2015, shortly after midnight, officers from the Neepawa RCMP were called to a collision involving two vehicles in the northbound lane on Highway 5, approximately 4 km north of Highway 16 in the RM of Rosedale.
Enrolment increase at Rivers Collegiate
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- Published on Monday, November 2, 2015
By Jessie Bell
Submitted Article
Rivers Collegiate Institute (RCI) principal Mike Klassen has remarked via the school’s newsletter, The Rambler, that although there has been a slight increase in student enrolment in recent years, the increase soared this year with 33 in Grade 7 and 28 in Grade 8. As a result, there has been a need for more teacher time. This extra time will be focused on English and math; Brenda Sokoloski was coaxed out of her two-month retirement to fill this position.
