Rivers man on Winnipeg TV

By Sheila Runions

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Readers may be interested to know that Stan Runions of Rivers will be part of Global News’ morning show on Tuesday, March 20. The live episode will air at 7:20 a.m. and will last three or four minutes. The purpose of the interview is to promote Tourette Syndrome (TS), a neurological disorder with which he has lived for nearly 30 years. 

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Looking Back - 1988: Nicholson wins Women of Distinction award

Jessica Morton
Neepawa Banner & Press

80 years ago
Tuesday, March 15, 1938
Neepawa curlers competing in the Flin Flon bonspiel did very well, returning home with second in the Lamont event and fourth in the Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Co. competition. It is reported that three members of the team were rushed to hospital on arrival, and the miracle is that they were able to play under the circumstances.

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Significant milestone for Munro Farm Supplies Ltd.

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By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

2018 is a momentous year for Munro Farm Supplies Ltd., as it celebrates 60 years of service in southern Manitoba. Over the span of those six decades, it’s safe to say that the agricultural input retailer has seen a lot of changes and innovations to the farm industry.  

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Rivers Legion news - Mar. 17

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By Warren Smallwood

The regular quarterly meeting of Rivers Legion was held with nine members present. All business conducted at the previous executive meetings was explained and discussed. Three new members, Darren Howarth, Jen Howarth and Deb Webster were sworn in and welcomed.

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Sweet aroma will waft over McCreary festival

Micah Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press

Maple syrup is a staple Canadian food, or so we say eh? On Apr. 13 and 14, the McCreary Maple Syrup Festival will take place at the community centre and the golf course. Both locations will have live bands performing.

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