Canada’s largest conservation agreement signed
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- Published on Wednesday, June 24, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
Hundreds of years ago, buffalo grazed the area known as Big Grass Marsh. Now, with the signing of Canada’s largest conservation agreement, the land will remain in its natural state for now and into the future.
Cardale Church celebrates centennial
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- Published on Monday, June 22, 2015
By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
According to Footprints & Chalk Dust, the history book of the 1981 Cardale Reunion Committee, it was in 1915 that pioneers of Cardale Methodist Church agreed to build a permanent place for worship. They had previously been meeting in Cardale (founded in the late 1880s) hall but by November 1915 their beautiful brick structure was built and ready for use. When Methodist, Congregational and Presbyterian congregations agreed to amalgamate in June 1925, United Church of Canada was born.
Don Murray Museum collection goes to auction
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- Published on Friday, June 19, 2015
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The Neepawa Banner
In a two day auction to be held July 4 and 5, Don Murray will disburse his extensive collection of antiques collectibles and artifacts from his private on-site museum.
Neepawa RCMP investigate damaged speed reader signs
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- Published on Friday, June 19, 2015
RCMP
Neepawa RCMP are interested in finding out more about a dark colour Dodge diesel truck with a lift that was seen in the Riding Mountain area on June 14, 2015. Just before 10:00 am, that day, Neepawa RCMP were notified that two solar panel digital speed reader signs in Riding Mountain, Manitoba were damaged. The signs are owned by the Province of Manitoba. The damage is estimated at approximately $20,000.
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Gladstone Manitoba Youth Job Centre open for business
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- Published on Friday, June 19, 2015
By Keiana Fehr
Gladstone MYJC
The Gladstone Manitoba Youth Job Centre is open once again for the summer! Centres across Manitoba are in their 40th year of successfully supporting youth employment in Manitoba. The Gladstone Manitoba Youth Job Centre (MYJC) is sponsored by Manitoba Children and Youth Opportunities in partnership with the West-Lake Gladstone Municipality , and serves the communities of Austin, Embury, Katrime, Lakeland, Ogilvie, Plumas, Tenby, Waldersee and Woodside.
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