WE Day inspires NACI students
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- Published on Tuesday, November 29, 2016
(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.
Halloween for Hunger helps Harvest
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- Published on Sunday, November 27, 2016
By Lesley McFadden and Heather Gray
Submitted article
Students at Rivers Collegiate held their annual We Scare Hunger/Halloween for Harvest drive on a cool, rainy Oct. 31. While the weather was dreary and depressing, the response was warm and exciting. Once again, a new record amount of donations was collected — a whopping 1,000 pounds!
Razzamatazz and Russia
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- Published on Saturday, November 26, 2016
By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
For the second consecutive year, Moscow Ballet has brought “Great Russian Nutcracker” to Brandon; the company tours the world giving performances. Last year the solo show, dubbed on their website as “the biggest Christmas experience of the year,” was so popular the company decided to dance two nights this year; those evenings were Nov. 22 and 23. What is unique about these performances is that local people share the stage with the overseas professionals.
