Hunters host Open Farm Day
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- Published on Wednesday, September 23, 2015
By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
The sixth annual Open Farm Day was held Sunday, Sept. 20; it is organized by Manitoba Association of Agricultural Societies (MAAS), in partnership with the provincial government. Manitoba is divided into five regions and this year 37 farms agreed to host public tours; one of the seven farms in Westman is within Rivers Banner’s coverage area.
Successful sale for Rivers Chamber
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- Published on Wednesday, September 23, 2015
By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
For the past 37 years, Rivers and District Chamber of Commerce has held a fall fundraiser. It began as a Shopper’s Jamboree the first week in October; 11 years later it became Crafty the Scarecrow’s Harvest of Crafts Show and Sale and finally, seven years ago, the Home and Craft Show. The all-time high was 59 tables in 2011; 44 has been the number for the last four years.
A walking tour through the Neepawa of yesteryear
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- Published on Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Photo courtesy of Beautiful Plains Museum. Duncan McGregor’s blacksmith shop – 278 Mountain Ave. Scotty McGregor in doorway.
Article Submitted by Rick Sparling
The Neepawa Press
Our business in Neepawa was supposed to be twofold. First we had planned to golf the beautiful golf course and then we were to meet up with local historian, Cecil Pittman.
Book club season getting under way
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- Published on Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Submitted Article
The Neepawa Press
Whether you like to read about heady romances in eighteenth century Scotland, space travel to distant galaxies, or about real-life adventures in Canada’s frozen North, Neepawa Library can open your imagination and transport you to different places, times and circumstances that you can only otherwise dream about.
Proposed work on Highway 16 still scheduled for 2015
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- Published on Tuesday, September 22, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Press
Councillors have been notified that Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation recently contacted the Town regarding proposed upgrades to Provincial Highway 16.
Read more: Proposed work on Highway 16 still scheduled for 2015
