PAC Neepawa opens its doors
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- Published on Thursday, October 22, 2015
Photo by Eoin Devereux. PAC Neepawa pastor Stafford Greer spoke to the congregation at the church’s inaugural service last Sunday.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
It all began on Sunday morning with a group of new parishioners very unsure of what to expect from PAC Neepawa’s inaugural church service. It would end however, with those same people singing in unison and celebrating the word of God.
Sopuck ready for new role
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- Published on Thursday, October 22, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Press/Neepawa Banner
A familiar name is heading back to Ottawa to represent the Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa riding as our Member of Parliament, but he’ll be doing so in an unfamiliar position; as a member of the official opposition.
Upgrades increase internet speed in Rivers
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- Published on Thursday, October 22, 2015
WCG Press Release
Westman Communications Group has completed a network upgrade for Rivers, which provides additional capacity to accommodate increasing Internet traffic and the expansion of high definition video offerings. Rivers is one of 12 communities in western Manitoba having their network upgraded as part of an 18-month plan to enable members to continue enjoying superior customer experience for Internet, video and home phone services.
Winter walking program returns to Rivers
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- Published on Wednesday, October 21, 2015
By Maggie Smallwood
We all know the beautiful fall weather we have been enjoying is not going to last forever. Sooner or later, Old Man Winter will return and many of us will be tempted to stay indoors as much as possible until spring. Our daily walks become a bit of a bother, but we still need to stay active.
Oak River Co-op celebrates silver anniversary
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- Published on Wednesday, October 21, 2015
By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
Co-operatives celebrate their unique business model by hosting Co-op Week in mid-October of each year. The village of Oak River, with a population of 125, boasts two co-operatives: Vanguard Credit Union and Kenton/Oak River Co-op. These businesses worked together to provide a free luncheon to their customers on Wednesday, Oct. 14. Barbecued pork on a bun, pickles and cheese were served to nearly 100 people who attended the party at OakDale Senior Home. Dessert was a decorated cake, made to recognize the 25th year of operation of Oak River Co-op.
