Election 2015 - Meet the candidates (Dauphin - Swan River - Neepawa)

Banner Staff

The Neepawa Banner

Until the federal election on October 19th, the Neepawa Banner will be talking to the candidates about the issues that matter to local voters. This week we begin with the candidate profiles. Check back as we ask the candidates for their views on a new topic each week.

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70th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day

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Submitted photo. Alfred Newton with a Dakota transport.

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

The Neepawa Banner

On August 15, 1945, the initial announcement of Japan’s surrender was made. On September 2, 1945, a formal surrender ceremony was performed in Tokyo Bay, Japan, aboard the battleship USS Missouri. This event marked the official end of World War II.

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NADCO area patients given priority

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By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

The Neepawa Banner

On Sept. 8, Dr. Nichelle Desilets will begin taking patients at the Beautiful Plains Community Clinic. While she is taking new patients, those who live outside the area will have to wait a little longer to get their name on her patient list.

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Rural council clips - Aug 26

RM of Oakview, Aug. 11, continued from last week: There has been some interest in purchasing old municipal signs; council will accept tenders for the same. Additional funds were received from Emergency Measures Organization regarding 2014 heavy rains.

Finances: Council accepted Doug Finlay’s offer (the only one received) of $1,200 for the 1976 Chev tanker formerly used by Rapid City Fire Department. Accounts of $131,391.82 and unpaid invoices of $33,006.27 were passed for payment. 

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Pinawa painting has Rivers roots

By Sheila Runions

Banner Staff

Artist Brenda McKenzie lives in Pinawa so when Lac du Bonnet (a 20-minute drive) hosted an exhibition, she entered one of her pieces. Quiet Time is an oil painting of her mother-in-law, the late Bernie McKenzie of Rivers. Bernie (nee McLaughlin) moved to Rivers in 1935, married Bob in 1939 and together they ran McKenzie’s Department Store (Bob was the third generation) for 35 years until 1974.

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