70th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day
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- Published on Thursday, August 27, 2015
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.
NADCO area patients given priority
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- Published on Thursday, August 27, 2015
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.
Rural council clips - Aug 26
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- Published on Wednesday, August 26, 2015
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.
Pinawa painting has Rivers roots
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- Published on Wednesday, August 26, 2015
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.
Almost time to hit the ice
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- Published on Wednesday, August 26, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
Preparations are underway at the Yellowhead Centre in Neepawa for the upcoming hockey season. The ice has been put down and the lines and logos painted.
