Neepawa mayoral candidates face off

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(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.

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Building changes at Rivers Collegiate

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.

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Investigation continues into 2 vehicle crash near Minnedosa

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Photo by Eoin Devereux

By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Banner

An investigation into the cause of an accident near Minnedosa continues today. Constable David Portelance, the Media Relations officer for the RCMP said two vehicles, a Dodge Sprinter passenger van and a Toyota Prius, were involved in the collision on Monday afternoon a few kilometres east of the community.

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Plans for children's centre in Gladstone unveiled

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By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

The Neepawa Banner

Parents and children were all smiles last Friday as the Happy Rock Children Centre unveiled their plans to build a new daycare in Gladstone.

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Oak River area meets their candidates

By Sheila Runions

      Banner Staff

It has long been said municipal elections should not be held in October because so many candidates and/or voters are busy farming. This statement was proven on Oct. 8 when four of 11 people were not present to campaign and only 30-some people came to listen.

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