Former mayor believes planning and partnerships will drive Neepawa’s future.

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Published on Thursday, October 2, 2014

By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Banner

Bob Durston has watched the political landscape of Neepawa change dramatically since 2010. The former mayor, who once again wishes to represent the community, said after a four-year hiatus from the big chair, that this was the right time for him to step back onto the scene.

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Get a grip!

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Published on Thursday, October 2, 2014

By Marianne Gamache

      Service Writer

It’s that time of year again. We white-knuckle the commute to work or running errands, cursing Mother Nature as we go, and contemplate moving south.

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Engaging area residents key to Lily Festival's future

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Published on Thursday, October 2, 2014

Concerned residents gathered to talk about the future of the Lily Festival in Neepawa

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

The Neepawa Banner

Judging from the crowd at Monday’s public meeting, the community would like to see the Neepawa and Area Lily Festival continue, but new volunteers are still needed. The crowd of close to 30 people were overwhelmingly in support of the festival carrying on, although perhaps in a different format, or with a slightly different focus.

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Local business thrives “Under Pressure”

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Published on Thursday, October 2, 2014

By Sheila Runions

      Banner Staff

David Creighton and his family moved from Calgary to Rivers in 2012 (wife Lesley [nee Ratz] is originally from the area). Although he was an airline operations manager for 12 years, he also owned and operated a power washing company for nine years.

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