Grant provides money for trees
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- Published on Friday, October 17, 2014
Photo by Kate Jackman-Atikinson
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
In years to come, the sound of leaves will muffle the sound of trains passing through Gladstone. Last month, Town of Gladstone staff planted 500 trees along the CN rail line thanks to a grant from CN EcoConnexions from the Ground Up program. Last Friday, the town held an unveiling to celebrate the greening project.
Forum held for R.M. of Oakview candidates
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- Published on Thursday, October 16, 2014
By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
Held on Thanksgiving Monday, approximately 80 Rapid City and RM of Saskatchewan residents spent part of their holiday at Rapid City Legion Hall to hear speeches and answers to their questions, from RM of Oakview candidates. Oakview will be an amalgamation of Rapid City, Saskatchewan and RM of Blanshard, effective Jan. 1.
Neepawa Chamber plans to host event during Lily Festival
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- Published on Thursday, October 16, 2014
By Kate Jackman Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
About half a dozen Neepawa Chamber of Commerce members met on Thursday and voted to keep the organization going. The Oct. 9 meeting was open to the entire membership as the organization was required to pass a new set of bylaws and articles of continuance to meet Industry Canada regulations.
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Neepawa mayoral candidates face off
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- Published on Thursday, October 16, 2014
(L to R) Adrian du Groot and Bob Durston. Photo by Eoin Devereux
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
There were lots of smiles but no decisive victory as Town of Neepawa mayoral candidates Bob Durston and Adrian de Groot faced off last Thursday.
Building changes at Rivers Collegiate
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- Published on Thursday, October 16, 2014
By Jessie Bell
Rivers Collegiate teachers and students who began the fall term expected to see a new shiny floor in the gymnasium. They were disappointed to learn that for a lengthy period, the room would be inaccessible.
