Rock radio in Rapid City
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- Published on Thursday, May 12, 2016
By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
Darrell Jones moved to Rapid City because he was tired of living in a hotel in Souris and he heard about a “cheap apartment” in that town.
“I came here knowing no one.”
Is boredom the mother of invention? Perhaps, but in this case boredom led to an Internet project. The former radio announcer had the idea for online radio brewing in his brain for years. After months of planning, creation and testing, he launched the station on Monday, May 9.
Thumbs up - To local artists
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- Published on Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Submitted by Ron Nordstrom
The Neepawa Press
Thumbs up to local artists for generously donating their art for a silent auction at the recent launch of ArtsForward. The art club has their art on display for the month of May. Most people would likely be surprised to see how many talented artists call the Neepawa area their home. The VCC recently went through an exercise to look at rebranding and instead of being the Viscount Cultural Centre for the Arts, they will be known as ArtsForward.
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CRA used as cover for phone frauds
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- Published on Tuesday, May 10, 2016
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Phone frauds have been a problem for a long time, but every once in a while, there seems to be a spike in calls in an area that reminds everyone to be wary of suspicious telemarketers. Genie Barnaby, coordinator of Home Assistance Neepawa and District (HAND), has had that very reminder recently.
Two towns host economic development forum
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- Published on Tuesday, May 10, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
A summit on economic development is coming to Neepawa and Minnedosa. The Economic Developers Association of Manitoba (EDAM) is holding its spring forum in the two communities from May 11-13. Neepawa’s economic development officer, Marilyn Crewe, said that representatives from 51 different municipalities and organizations will be a part of the conference.
Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic to expand again
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- Published on Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Photos by Eoin Devereux. The Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic is about to expand again.
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
After several years of successful lotteries, the Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic Committee is hoping to go above and beyond with this year’s fundraiser. The lottery has been edging closer and closer to a sell-out every year and that’s a very good thing. However, Mary Ellen Clark, who chairs the committee said, “Wouldn’t it be great be to sell out?”
