Just Watch Me! video contest launched

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Photo property of Community Futures. Sydney Deneka of Beausejour was the winner last year with her blanket business called Kozy Kritters.

By Kira Paterson

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

Rural entrepreneurs with disabilities are getting a chance to boost their business profiles. Community Futures recently launched their annual Just Watch Me! video contest.

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Rivers pleased with response to curling championship

By Sheila Runions 

Banner Staff

It was two years ago that Les Wedderburn suggested to Rivers Curling Club members that they consider hosting the annual junior men’s and women’s provincial championship. A pitch was made to Curl Manitoba and the hosting request was granted; planning has been ongoing for more than a year. The big event was promoted as Jan. 6-10 at Riverdale Community Centre but it actually began Tuesday evening, Jan. 5 with a banquet for participants.

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New daycare in Gladstone ‘One big grant away’

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Phot by Kate Jackman-Atkinson. In October of 2014, HRCC unveiled a sign that outlined building plans and fundraising goals on their newly purchased property.  

Submitted Article

The Neepawa Banner

Since 2011, Happy Rock Children’s Centre (HRCC) has been raising money to build a new daycare centre in Gladstone. So far, they have raised about one quarter of their goal of $675,000. 

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Cop shop to pop across the street

By Sheila Runions

Banner Staff

When municipal amalgamation was forced in Manitoba last year, RM of Daly’s office became empty because operations were consolidated to the Town of Rivers office. The town office is home to municipal staff, the public works garage, Rivers-Daly Fire Department, Rivers 50-Plus Club and Rivers Police Service. 

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Come ride with us

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File photo. Snowmobile trails will be very busy for the Free Ride Weekend.

Article submitted by Yvonne Rideout

Executive Director, Snowmobilers of Manitoba Inc.

Coming up Feb. 13 to 15, coinciding with Louis Riel Weekend is the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Free Ride Weekend, Sled without Borders.  It’s an opportunity for all to enjoy our great trails.  

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