My perspective - Do you recall?

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

The Neepawa Banner

If you own a used vehicle, there’s a good chance that some part of it isn’t operating as it should. There’s also a good chance that it’s been subject to at least one recall. From air bags, to steering components, to brakes, figures indicate that approximately one in six Canadian vehicles have an open recall. This means that a recall has been issued by Transport Canada, but the defect hasn’t been corrected.

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Decorating the tree with mittens and scarves

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Submitted

The Neepawa Public Library

The first Christmas Cheer Mitten Tree at the Neepawa Library has been an overwhelming success! We asked for donations of mittens, hats and scarves to decorate our tree so we could add them to the other generous local donations to the Salvation Army’s Christmas Cheer Hampers. The response has been amazing!

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Grant writing workshop teaches essential skills

By Miranda Leybourne

The Neepawa Banner

The Town of Neepawa hosted a grant writing workshop at the town office board room on Dec. 7, with four people representing different local non-profit groups in attendance.

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Division-wide PAX program to roll out in 2017

By Mary-Anne Ploshynsky

Superintendent RRSD

With the holiday season fast approaching, this is an opportunity to highlight some of the activities that have taken place in Rolling River School Division (RRSD) over the fall. 

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Labours of art workshop on display at ArtsForward

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By John Drinkwater

The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

On Monday, Dec. 12 the first ever public showing of artwork created by a group from Touchwood Park was opened in the Manawaka Gallery. The teacher, Gerry Oliver, who herself is a prominent artist, has been involved in the workshops for nearly four years. 

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