MS Society of Canada celebrates month of awareness
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Submitted photo. Rick Chrest, Mayor of Brandon, signed an official proclamation on May 2, making May the official month of awareness for MS in the city of Brandon.
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The MS Society of Canada is marking May as MS Awareness Month. On Monday, May 2, Brandon mayor Rick Chrest signed a proclamation making it official in the city of Brandon. The MS Society flag will now be flying outside Brandon’s city hall for the whole month. The society is also trying to get responses like that of Rick Chrest in other communities. World MS Day takes place on May 25, which is why May is being recognized as the month of awareness.
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Record crocus photo gallery at Arden
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Arden Crocus Festival
A record number of photo entries will be on display for the 2016 Wild Crocus Photo Contest gallery this Saturday, May 7, at the community hall in Arden, Manitoba.
Banner staff recognized with provincial awards
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Back row (from left):John Drinkwater, Derek Pearson, Kira Paterson, Jean Seaborn, Kay De’Ath and Sandra Under. Front row (from left): Eoin Devereux, Diane Ruzycki, Kate Jackman-Atkinson, Chris Waddell and Ken Waddell.
By Banner Staff
The Neepawa Banner
Banner newspapers had a successful evening at the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association (MCNA) annual Better Newspapers Competition. The awards were presented during the organization’s annual convention, held April 29 and 30 in Winnipeg. Banner papers came home with 13 awards.
Neepawa approves 2016 budget
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By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The financial plan for the Town of Neepawa has been approved. On Tuesday, May 3, Council gave second and third reading to the document, which allocates $7,655,027.81 towards the general operating fund and $5,047,751.51 to the utility operating fund.
Winner donates prize
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- Published on Wednesday, May 4, 2016
By Lilian Dupuis
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On Saturday, April 23 the parishioners of Immaculate Conception Church in Rivers welcomed a large crowd to their annual spring tea. Special guests there were Prairie Chicks, all wearing their red hats. Many cups of coffee and tea were served, along with a variety of sandwiches and dainties.
