Concern for community prompts Waddell to run for Neepawa Council
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- Published on Thursday, May 28, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
Long-time area resident and Neepawa Banner co-owner Christine Waddell says that the democratic process and a love for the community prompted her to run in next month’s byelection. Waddell is one of three candidates vying for the empty seat at the Neepawa council table.
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Short, long term repairs planned for Main Street in Neepawa
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- Published on Thursday, May 28, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
Improvements are on the way for sections of Main Street in Neepawa. Earlier this month, Mayor Adrian de Groot, as well as members of council and town administration, met with representatives from Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation (MIT). The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the portion of Provincial Highway 16 (PTH 16) which runs through Neepawa.
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Not what Ford intended
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- Published on Wednesday, May 27, 2015
By Sheila Runions
Rivers Banner Staff
Ken Kilmury moved to Rivers in June 2013 and that move included his truck. While Ford decaled the back fenders as a 4x4 off-road vehicle, they likely didn’t mean for the 52-year-old to drive it into Lake Wahtopanah on Tuesday evening, May 19. The vehicle was located by a diver, who connected the winch cable before it was pulled out by ABC Auto Service & Towing.
Youth Job Centre opens in Rivers
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- Published on Wednesday, May 27, 2015
By Andrea Futrell
Youth Engagement Leader
Rivers’ Manitoba Youth Job Centre (MYJC) is open once again for the summer! Centres across Manitoba are in their 40th year of successfully supporting youth employment in Manitoba. The Rivers centre is sponsored by Manitoba Children and Youth Opportunities in partnership with Riverdale Municipality, and serves the communities of Rivers, Forrest, Rapid City and Oak River.
Games recess for summer
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- Published on Wednesday, May 27, 2015
By Myrtle Wooldridge
Rivers 50+ Club Secretary
Rivers 50+ Club met on May 21 with 23 members present. President Ken Young welcomed the group and the meeting opened with members singing O Canada. The term deposit pledged to Rivers Health Action committee will be turned over to them on its due date, Oct. 21.
