Neepawa comes to an agreement with Manitoba Water Services Board
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- Published on Thursday, July 6, 2017
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
Several significant infrastructure projects in Neepawa are about to receive new technical and financial assistance. On Tuesday, July 4, town council authorized the mayor and CEO to enter into a pair of agreements with the Manitoba Water Service Board (MWSB). The first of these deals will assist with feasibility plans for north end water and reservoir upgrades. Those improvements include two separate projects: the extension of a water main to the Town’s north boundary and the design and construction of additional reservoir storage.
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Offensive graffiti found across Neepawa
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- Published on Tuesday, July 4, 2017
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
RCMP are investigating a wave of graffiti, which struck several locations across Neepawa over the Canada Day long weekend. Sometime over the course of the weekend, one of the welcome signs into town, the new sidewalk at the Flats, as well as the concession stand at Neepawa Lions Riverbend Park were spray painted with derogatory remarks directed towards immigrants. A slur directed at the British monarchy was also found on the side of Neepawa’s Royal Canadian Legion building.
Rivers Police Service bio - July 3, 2017
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- Published on Tuesday, July 4, 2017
By Bruce Klassen
River Police chief
In an attempt to better acquaint the community with Rivers Police Service (RPS), we will be introducing its members through the coming months. We will start with our two regular full-time members, Sgt. Bob Futrell and Const. Brett Seib.
Drag races past and future
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- Published on Sunday, July 2, 2017
By Sheila Runions
The Rivers Banner
After three months of gruelling work last fall, Henry Lepp, Bev Wrightson and their massive team of volunteers co-ordinated an October drag race on the runways of the former airbase and thus, Baseline Dragway was born. Much happened during the winter and spring to ensure even greater success for the opening 2017 race, a two-day event held June 3 and 4. Concrete barriers were placed throughout the area to create six lanes and parking spaces, five sets of bleachers were built, massive amounts were mowed for spectator parking, a logo was designed and an assortment of apparel printed for volunteers’ use and spectators’ purchase. The Facebook site was liked by more than 800 people and Bev posted that number was “amazing! We’re feeling stoked for your interest in Baseline Dragway.”
Canadian award for collegiate educator
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- Published on Saturday, July 1, 2017
By Sheila Runions
The Rivers Banner
Readers may recall the June 16 edition of Rivers Banner contained a full page story about the grand opening of Rivers Wetland Centre of Excellence. Included in that ceremony was the presentation of an award of excellence from Canadian Network for Environmental Education and Communication (EECOM) which named Rivers Collegiate EECOM’s most outstanding school, kindergarten-Grade 12. What the school didn’t know at that time was that one of their teachers, Mr. Daniel Kiazyk, also received an EECOM individual award as the best environmental educator.
