Homebodies - Here’s to the old 110

Rita Friesen
The Neepawa Banner

My daily walk allows me to become acquainted with the people in my neighbourhood. Now there are days when the 30 assigned minutes (I make the assignment!) became 40 or more. And that suits me fine. One of the yards I regularly pass has a well kept and well loved 110 John Deere garden tractor. Oh the memories the sight of it brings.

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Local organizations raise funds for palliative care

By Naomi Russell

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Riverdale Palliative Care (RPC) organization has been very fortunate to be the recipient of fundraising dollars from three different events in the past month. On May 12 HELP (Helping Each Local Project) held a purse mystery auction and raised $2,660.04 which was donated to RPC, following community voting which determined which organization would receive the funds raised. Thanks to Heather Gray and her amazing HELP committee for putting on this fun-filled event! 

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New Hydro building focuses on efficiency, flexibility

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By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner

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The Dispatch: Spruce Plains responds to 239 calls

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The Neepawa
On April 2 at approximately 6:25 pm, police were patrolling Highway 10, north of Minnedosa, where they came across a vehicle travelling south.  The vehicle slowed quickly as it approached police and a traffic stop was initiated.  A lone female was located inside the vehicle, which was determined to be unregistered.  The female displayed signs of intoxication to police and a roadside test was administered.

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Margaret Laurence Home opens for the season

Submitted By Brenda Ferguson
Margaret Laurence Home

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