Celebrating 90 years

By Lorrie Dyer

On Sunday, June 7 the congregation of Rivers United Church celebrated the 90th birthday of United Church of Canada. Following worship, many members enjoyed coffee and delicious birthday cake from The Honey House Bakery and Cafe.

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Walk with your Doc 2015

By Donna Morken

Friday, May 29 was the second annual Walk With Your Doc, co-ordinated through Healthy Rivers Area, a subcommittee of Riverdale District Health Auxiliary (RDHA). This year the last weekday of May coincided to include University of Manitoba’s Rural Week medical students.

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Knox to celebrate with music

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The Neepawa Banner

On June 13, at 7 pm, Neepawa’s Knox Presbyterian Church will host a special musical evening. The purpose of the celebration is to mark that church’s 138th anniversary. 

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Police partnerships

By Bruce Klassen

Rivers Police Service

Rivers Police Service joined seven other police agencies and Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) during May. We participated in STEP (Selective Traffic Enforcement Program), aimed at drivers who continue to use hand-held electronic devices.

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MJHL Draft held in Neepawa

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Pictured - Above left at the podium is the MJHL Commissioner Kim Davis. To the bottom right of the photo are the hosts of the televised draft, Eoin Devereux of the Neepawa Banner and Cody Buhler, the voice of the Portage Terriers. Photos property of Alan Gillies, GEM Media.

The Neepawa Banner

The Manitoba Junior Hockey League's 2015 bantam draft was held in Neepawa on Sunday, June 7 in Neepawa, MB. For the first time in the league’s history it was televised live on NACTV which is available on MTS TV and Bell TV.

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