Day of Pink at NACI raises awareness
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- Published on Thursday, April 16, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
On April 10, students at NACI participating in a bullying awareness day. Most students sporting pink shirts in support of the Red Cross’ “Day of Pink” national bullying awareness campaign. The events and activities were put on by the school’s Peer Helpers.
Planned Neepawa summer festival cancelled
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- Published on Thursday, April 16, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
On April 15, the committee organizing Neepawa’s new summer festival, the Land of Plenty Celebration, announced that there will be no event in 2015. The group had planned to organize an event on what had been Lily Festival weekend after the dissolution of the Lily Festival board last year.
R.M. of North Cypress-Langford burning ban
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- Published on Thursday, April 16, 2015
Submitted
To all residents that are within the R.M. of North Cypress-Langford, a burning ban has been issued effective April 16th, 2015. Until further notice absolutely no burning is allowed in the entire municipality of North-Cypress-Langford. Inquiries: (204) 834-6600
Rivers Health Centre addition hoped for soon
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- Published on Thursday, April 16, 2015
By Gary Pomeroy
Chairman
Rivers Health Action Committee (HAC) has been working for two years towards the construction of a multi-purpose room addition at Rivers’ health centre. The rehab unit has proven to be very successful but is in desperate need of increased space. This addition would provide a new area for rehab patients for group dining, exercises and activities. All these activities support the patients and promote their goals of becoming more independent and to regain their optimal health.
Anniversary a reason to recognize charter members
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- Published on Tuesday, April 14, 2015
By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
Last week we reported Rivers and Area Lions Club was celebrating its 40th anniversary in conjunction with their hosting of Governor’s Night on Saturday, April 4. Club reports were shared from those in the district (Rivers, Rapid City, Hamiota, Kenton, Oak Lake, Virden), Rivers Legion and Auxiliary were thanked for catering the supper and tending bar, and David Caldwell of Kenton provided entertainment — telling jokes which he interspersed with his vocal solos, accompaning himself on guitar.
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