New heritage park under construction in Arden
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- Published on Thursday, November 13, 2014
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
The early days of the railway are being remembered in a new park in the Village of Arden. Last month, volunteers from the community’s Heritage Committee installed a refurbished railway push cart in the heritage park at the north end of town.
Neepawa remembers
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- Published on Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Photos by Eoin Devereux
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
Neepawa and area took the time to remember those who have proudly served our country, as a large gathering of people filled the Yellowhead Hall on Tuesday for the annual Remembrance Day service.
Supporting fair trade
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- Published on Monday, November 10, 2014
By Lorrie Dyer
Ten Thousand Villages is a non-profit program of Mennonite Central Committee that creates opportunities for artisans in developing countries to earn income. It promotes international trade with greater equity for marginalized workers and producers. On Sunday, Nov. 16, representatives from Ten Thousand Villages will be visiting Rivers United Church.
Celebrating two decades of ownership
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- Published on Sunday, November 9, 2014
By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
On Oct. 31, 1994 Gary Pomeroy began his first day as pharmacist at Super Thrifty Drug Mart in Rivers. Fast forward 20 years and Halloween 2014 became an anniversary party at the store.
New year for 4-H beef club
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- Published on Saturday, November 8, 2014
By Cora Baker
Cub Reporter, Neepawa and Area 4-H Beef Club
The Neepawa and Area 4-H Beef Club had their first re-organization meeting on Monday, Oct. 6 at NACI. Head leaders Tim Baker and Shelly Bjarnarson welcomed all the new and returning members, and parents.
