Headstones get some TLC
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- Published on Friday, September 15, 2017
Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
It’s been a busy summer for headstone refurbisher Toby Dagg, but among his paid projects has been some volunteer work. Last month, Dagg donated some time to clean and straighten military head stones at the Riverside Cemetery in Neepawa.
Redferns receives recognition
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By Sheila Runions
The Rivers Banner
It was 45 years ago (Oct. 1, 1972) that Ray Redfern moved from Red Deer, Alta to Rivers. The territory agronomy manager with Imperial Oil came here to return to his roots — he was raised in Harding — and to purchase the Imperial Oil Bulk Sales location from Fred Taylor.
Plans are underway for the Langruth Harvest Festival
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- Published on Friday, September 15, 2017
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The Neepawa Banner
Plans for the second annual Harvest Festival in Langruth are well underway. The festival will be held on Saturday, Sept. 23 and will run from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. With an overwhelming response to last year’s event, the committee has continued to build on the fall themed celebration with added events and activities. As a special treat, this year’s festival will also be a celebration of Canada 150.
Read more: Plans are underway for the Langruth Harvest Festival
My Perspective - Up in smoke
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- Published on Thursday, September 14, 2017
Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
An unusually hot and dry season has farmers breathing a sigh of relief as they get their crops off the field and into the bins, some in record times. But as the last trucks leave the field and farmers stop to look around, many also have concerns. The conditions that have made harvest 2017 a breeze for many have also made for tinder-dry conditions.
Meet the teachers 2017-2018
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- Published on Thursday, September 14, 2017
Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute
Photo by John Drinkwater
Back Row (L-R): Myles Cathcart, Brad Battad, Rafeal Flores, Eduardo Credo, Jovic Macatimpag and Rob Wahoski. Sixth Row: Ross Acree, Troy Brister, Mike Adams, Bryce Koscielny, Peter Reid, Eric Gaudet, Mark Rainka and Brad Hackewich. Fifth Row: John Hodge, Blair Chapman, Dale Swanton, Mike Rainnie, Seth Cory, Bruce Menzies, Mike Stadnyk, Chidi Small and Kelvin Hollier (Principal). Fourth Row: Drew Korman, Melissa Hart, Mikki Kolbe, Christine Pedersen, Kolleen Mitchell, Nora Heschuk, Valerie Parayeski (Vice Principal), Marcy Whelpton and Brittani Hammond. Third Row: Charlene Saquet, Lindsay Wood, Tammy Dudenhoffer, Kelsey Miller, Sherri Hollier, Michelle Young, Alison Bailey, Kelly Sneesby, Kerry Turner, Leah Dear and Dawn Birch. Second Row: Katelyn Fikkert, Sharla Magwood, Sonya Paterson, Alesha Schuman, Courtney Chandler, Corinna Jasienczyk, Elaine Belinov, Denise Selewich, Kim Smith and Rosalie Girouard. Front Row: Steven Watson, Gwen Ferguson, Lynn Oshanyk, Dian Perrett, Ambre Clark, Warren Babcock, Lane Englund, Kyla De Wit, Katy Martin and Joanne Freeman.
