Charges laid in Carberry death

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One man is dead and three are facing manslaughter charges after a fight in the parking lot of the Carberry Motor Inn.

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MS Bike Tour rides into Clear Lake

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Photo by John Drinkwater. Vivian and her mother Daisha massage father/husband David Vaughn once he arrived at Clear Lake.

By John Drinkwater

The Neepawa Banner

The annual MS Bike Tour took place last weekend. Ilona Niemczyk, Director of Development for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada said that 253 riders registered and 245 hit the road. 

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New doctor and dentists practicing in Neepawa

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Photos by Kira Paterson. Neepawa's new doctors: (l to r) Dr. Daniel Zettler, Dr. Allison Simpson, Dr. Nichelle Desilets.

By Kira Paterson

The Neepawa Banner

Neepawa's newest arrivals are pleased to be a part of the community. Recently three new doctors began new practices within the town. 

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Dancing lights across the night sky

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Photo by Donna Lach.

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Last week, area residents were treated to some fantastic displays of northern lights. This photo was taken near Plumas, about 10 pm on Monday, Sept. 7.

 

Spurring new ideas in rural development

By Vern May

Prairie folks who have lived their whole lives in the same prairie town will look out the window of their local coffee shop and lament the evolution of main street in their community. Harkening back to an era with a bustling main street, they'll curse the regionalization of business and emergence of big box stores in the city that have radically changed the face of business in the heart of their downtown. There are even songs written about it.

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