$6,500 raised for splash park project in Rivers
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- Published on Thursday, August 13, 2015
By Jen Brown
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Saturday, July 18 was a big success for Riverdale Splashpark Committee, which hosted a fundraising auction and social. This day at Riverdale Community Centre included family/children’s events and a barbecue supper, which was provided by Rivers and Area Lions Club. Profits from supper stayed in the Lions’ coffers but the rest of the proceeds from the day went directly to the splash park. It was amazing to see a community pull together for a special cause!
New trail connect park to Trans-Canada Trail
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- Published on Thursday, August 13, 2015
By John Drinkwater
The Neepawa Banner
On Friday, July 31 a large group gathered at Elk Park in Onanole to celebrate the opening of the Elk Link of the Riding Mountain Trans Canada Trail Network.
Gladstone MYJC is keeping busy
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- Published on Thursday, August 13, 2015
By Keiana Fehr
Gladstone MYJC
The Gladstone Odd Job Squad has been hard at work the last few weeks. On July 8, nine Odd Job squad members made a trip to Mayfair Farms in Portage la Prairie for the annual strawberry pick. We had over 60 orders to pick!
Little Valley Jamboree gives back to children
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- Published on Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Pictured: Rod and Hailey, Jaimie and Ayva and Steven Hopfner
Banner Staff
The Neepawa Banner
In early August, the proceeds from this year’s Little Valley Jamboree were distributed to this year’s two recipient families. On Aug. 7, a check for $12,463.55 was presented to Bailey by Rod and Evelyn Lewandoski and Boniface and Gail Sawchuk, when they met with Kristen and Garrett Phillips and their three daughters Leah, Bailey and Jordan.
'I learned so much and I did so many amazing things.'
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- Published on Friday, August 7, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
When Amandine Polain returned home to Belgium on July 25, she brought back more than a suitcase full of maple syrup. The Rotary exchange student brought home a year’s worth of memories, friendships and a newfound appreciation of Canada.
Read more: 'I learned so much and I did so many amazing things.'
