Riding Mountain family fun day a success
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Submitted photo. Lucas Smith enjoying a pony ride led by Wayne Scott. In the background, kids are lining up to get a turn in one of the bouncy castles.
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Last Sunday, families had the chance to get out for a day of fun, while supporting a local cause. Cats TNR & Rescue held their first annual Family Fun Day in the town of Riding Mountain. About 150 people came out from all over the Westman area, including Brandon, Neepawa, Eden, Plumas, Glenella, Kelwood, Laurier and, of course, Riding Mountain. The event raised approximately $900 to put towards neutering and releasing or rescuing cats in Riding Mountain.
Exciting future for 4-H in Manitoba
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- Published on Friday, September 9, 2016
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Manitoba 4-H Council
Manitoba 4-H Council Inc. is excited to announce that, as of Sept. 1, we are assuming a greater role in the administration and delivery of the 4-H program. Through consultation with Manitoba Agriculture, the Council is now responsible for club, member and leader support, 4-H Area Council program support, member and leader records and volunteer screening.
Opening the barn doors to the city
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By Tony Eu
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
On Sunday, Sept. 18, farms across the province will be hosting Manitoba’s Open Farm Day. Open Farm Day is an annual event put on by the Manitoba government and participating farmers. It’s designed to give people a behind-the-scenes look at our agricultural industry as well as what rural life is like. On Open Farm Day, 44 farms will be opening their doors and putting on events to entertain and enlighten. Among those farms is one located just north of Amaranth.
The Dispatch - August report
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- Published on Thursday, September 8, 2016
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Neepawa Banner
On Aug. 3, at approximately 2:45 pm, Neepawa RCMP were patrolling highway 16, east of Neepawa and came across a westbound vehicle that appeared to be swerving. Police conducted a roadside stop to check driver sobriety. A lone female in the vehicle displayed signs of intoxication and was arrested. The female provided two samples of breath and the results found that she was three times over the legal limit. Teresa Rozema of Calgary was charged with Impaired Operation of Motor Vehicle. Rozema appeared in Brandon court the following day and received a fine of $1,950 and a 15 month Canada wide driving prohibition.
Highway plans for RMNP underway
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- Published on Thursday, September 8, 2016
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Neepawa Banner
On Sept. 6, Robert Sopuck, Member of Parliament for Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa, was pleased to see the second phase of road and drainage improvements on Highway 10 through Riding Mountain National Park get underway.
