RCMP busy during Road Safety Week
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- Published on Friday, May 29, 2015
By Sgt. Bert Paquet
Media Relations Officer
During the National Road Safety Week enforcement campaign, which ran May 12-18, Manitoba RCMP officers were at check stops throughout the province, focusing on high-risk driving behaviours. More than 100 check stops were conducted during the week, with 7,818 vehicles being checked. RCMP officers issued the following:20 impaired driving charges (including five impaired by drugs); 13 alcohol-related administrative suspensions and one drug-related administrative suspension; 35 charges for failing to wear seatbelts; 668 charges for speeding; 28 charges for using a handheld electronic device while driving; 345 other traffic-related charges; and eight prohibited/suspended drivers. One fatality occurred during Road Safety Week this year; last year there were four fatalities.
Concert to showcase local talent
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- Published on Friday, May 29, 2015
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On Tuesday, June 9, Knox Presbyterian Church will be ringing with the sweet singing voices of the NACI Chorale. The choir is once again presenting its annual “Songs and Sweets” concert, an opportunity to showcase the work of this 42 voice ensemble composed of local students from Grades 9-12.
Gladstone Chamber honours their finest
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- Published on Friday, May 29, 2015
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
The Gladstone and District Chamber of Commerce continued a tradition of honouring their finest on May 20 at their annual general meeting. The meeting and banquet featured a Citizen of the Year Award, a Community Builder Award and a special presentation to past members who have retired from business.
Gerrard hopes to help shape Town of Neepawa's future
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- Published on Thursday, May 28, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
As the Town of Neepawa enters a period of change, council candidate Darryl Gerrard is looking for a seat at the council table in order to help shape that future. A business owner and farm machinery salesman, Gerrard is also hoping to bring a business owner’s perspective to Neepawa council.
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Concern for community prompts Waddell to run for Neepawa Council
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- Published on Thursday, May 28, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
Long-time area resident and Neepawa Banner co-owner Christine Waddell says that the democratic process and a love for the community prompted her to run in next month’s byelection. Waddell is one of three candidates vying for the empty seat at the Neepawa council table.
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