'I like seeing people happy.'
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(Submitted) Craig Kielburger, founder of WE (Free the Children), presenting the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteerism to Michelle Pottinger.
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Press/Neepawa Banner
While 16,000 people packed the MTS Centre for WE Day on Nov. 18, the previous evening’s event was a little more intimate. Prior to WE Day, 150 students and teachers were invited to special dinner honouring the province’s most giving schools and students. NACI’s HOPE group, which has donated $25,000 to global projects and another $10,000 to local projects in recent year, was invited.
Looking Back:1966: Right turns on red lights not allowed in Neepawa
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By Cecil Pittman
Neepawa Press/Neepawa Banner
80 years ago - Friday, Nov. 27, 1936
The new telephone directory has been issued. It contains 583 names, while the old one listed 539 subscribers.
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WE Day inspires NACI students
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(Submitted photo) On Nov. 18, 60 NACI students, from Grade 7 to 12, attended this year’s WE Day in Winnipeg.
Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Press/Neepawa Banner
It was a day of inspiration for the 60 NACI students who attended this year’s WE Day. Organized by WE (formerly Free the Children), We Day celebrates youth making a difference both locally and globally. The event fills a stadium and combines the energy of a live concert, with inspirational speakers sharing stories of leadership and change.
Prairie Mountain Health paramedics honoured
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- Published on Monday, November 28, 2016
By Blaine Kraushaar
Communications Co-ordinator
Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) congratulates four paramedics from the region who were recently recognized with the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Exemplary Service Medal that was presented by the lieutenant-governor of Manitoba, Janice FIlmon. The medal, created in July 1994, recognizes professionals in the provision of pre-hospital emergency medical services to the public, who have performed their duties in an exemplary manner — characterized by good conduct, industry and efficiency.
Police crest on rail switch
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- Published on Sunday, November 27, 2016
By Jessie Bell
The former RM of Daly office building became headquarters for Rivers Police Department last March; the building sat empty for nearly a year following amalgamation of two municipal corporations (Rivers and Daly) in January 2015. It was renovated to accommodate Rivers Police Service, which moved from the rear of the town office. Police Chief Bruce Klassen recently arranged to have the police crest made into a sign by a Brandon firm. It is affixed to the CN switch located at the southeast corner of the building at 245 Second Avenue. When asked where the RM of Daly crest signs went, Bruce said, “They’re on the inside.” The new police signs are two-sided as the Daly signs were recycled and simply flipped over; they may be unseen by passersby but they are not forgotten.
