The Dispatch: Sept 23

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Published on Friday, September 23, 2016

By Spruce Plains RCMP

On Sept. 2, Neepawa RCMP conducted a roadside stop of a quad in Neepawa. A female driver was unable to produce any registration for the quad. Police conducted a check of the quad based on the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and were informed that the quad was stolen.  As a result, the quad was towed and impounded. The owner of the quad was able to produce a bill of sale from a used vehicle dealership in Winnipeg.

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In 2016, Honda Civic comes of age

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Published on Friday, September 23, 2016

Over the years, Honda Civic has remained the nation’s favourite compact car, due to its combination of quality, reliability, value, low running costs and a more involving drive than most.  However, in order to maintain its place at the top of the compact class, Honda released an all-new 10th generation 2016 Civic at the end of 2015 with the intention of addressing the model’s shortcomings compared to its competitors. (Photo by Ben Castle)

By Ben Castle
The Banner

This time last year, I tested the “old” 2015 Honda Civic and concluded that it remains the nation’s favourite compact car due to its combination of quality, reliability, value, low running costs and a more involving drive than most.  However, despite having only been around for four model years, newer rivals have usurped it in terms of style, power, efficiency, driving experience, refinement and space.

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‘It shows you just how much support is out there’

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Published on Friday, September 23, 2016

Inspire Studio was last year’s What’s the Big Idea grand prize winner.  The studio’s retail area showcases the variety of art produced by area artists and available for purchase. (submited photo)

By Tony Eu
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With the second annual ‘What’s The Big Idea?’ event coming up, it’s the perfect time to check in with the winners from last year’s event and see where they are now.

In Neepawa, the event led to the opening of a brand new business, owned and operated by Darryn Cameron. The name of the business is 4U Home Décor and Consulting. After pitching the idea for this business, the judges awarded Cameron the $1,000 award from the Town of Neepawa. Using this money, Cameron bought a computer and printer, putting the remainder of the money towards general start-up costs.

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Neepawa Tigers support Terry Fox Run, Parker’s Squad

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Published on Friday, September 23, 2016

Left to right: Brody Miller, Dylan Neufeld, Parker Guy, Dylan Oshanuk and Jacob Nomore at the Terry Fox Run in Portage la Prairie.

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Several members of the Neepawa Tigers football team ventured off to Portage la Prairie last weekend, to help a former teammate with a very important cause. On Sunday, Sept. 18, those players participated in the Terry Fox Run as part of ‘Parker’s Squad’,, a contingent brought together to support 18-year-old Parker Guy of MacGregor.

Guy, who played for the Tigers last season, was recently diagnosed with Ewing’s Saracoma, a type of bone cancer.  Upon learning of the diagnosis, many people in the community of MacGregor responded by stepping up to support the family. That outpouring led to a record setting year for the Portage run, as over $13,000 was raised in donations. That number is more than three times the 2015 result of $3,868 and the largest total raised in Portage la Prairie since 1991.

Proceeds from the Terry Fox Run go directly to the Terry Fox Foundation. More than 9,000 communities across Canada take part in the charity run every year.