RCMP Dispatch - Pursuit called off due to conditions and speed
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- Published on Friday, December 2, 2016
Spruce Plains RCMP
Media release
On Nov. 5, Neepawa RCMP responded to a vehicle roll over on Road 464, south of Highway 16. Police, Fire and EMS all arrived on scene and located a single vehicle in the ditch, on its side. The lone male driver of the vehicle was detained for an impaired operation investigation. Upon completion of the investigation, the male was arrested for Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle. The male was brought back to the Neepawa RCMP Detachment and provided two samples of his breath. The readings were 110 mg and 120 mg of alcohol in 100 mL of blood. As a result, Todd Walker has been charged with two counts of Impaired Operation of Motor Vehicle.
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Yellowhead Chiefs week in review - Dec. 2
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- Published on Friday, December 2, 2016
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Female Chiefs Sweep Central Plains
The Yellowhead AAA Midget Female Chiefs returned home on Saturday, Nov. 26, after a lengthy absence and hosted the Central Plains Capitals. After the big win over Westman on Wednesday, the coaches challenged the Chiefs to keep that pace going and continue to dictate the games. Both games would go just that way, as the girls put up two solid victories to remain near the top of the standings in the MFMHL.
Neepawa landfill closed for good
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- Published on Thursday, December 1, 2016
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Town of Neepawa media release
The old Neepawa Waste Disposal Grounds, located approximately 1.9km east of Neepawa, was opened in the late 1940’s and had been used since that time by the Town, surrounding residents and local industry for the disposal of household and industrial waste. The site was discontinued for use in 2004, in conjunction with the opening of Evergreen Environmental. The Town has been in the process of finalizing and budgeting/saving for the closure since 2004.
Winter arrives with a vengeance
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- Published on Thursday, December 1, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Neepawa’s first taste of winter has left many area residents dealing with the aftermath of heavy wet snow and icy roads. A major snowfall, caused by a low-pressure system over North Dakota, blanketed most of southern Manitoba early in the week, creating a snowfall warning for many parts of the province.
'I like seeing people happy.'
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- Published on Tuesday, November 29, 2016
(Submitted) Craig Kielburger, founder of WE (Free the Children), presenting the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteerism to Michelle Pottinger.
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Press/Neepawa Banner
While 16,000 people packed the MTS Centre for WE Day on Nov. 18, the previous evening’s event was a little more intimate. Prior to WE Day, 150 students and teachers were invited to special dinner honouring the province’s most giving schools and students. NACI’s HOPE group, which has donated $25,000 to global projects and another $10,000 to local projects in recent year, was invited.
