Warning about new e-fraud

Media Release

Every year Manitoba residents fall victim to fraud. Most people don’t think it could happen to them, but fraudsters are using increasingly sophisticated methods to target citizens of all ages across the province and country. 

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Rivers Police Report - Mar. 2016

By Bruce Klassen

Chief

This month Rivers Police Service saw an increase in the number vehicles entered and two vehicles were stolen. Police are again reminding people to please lock your vehicles and don't leave anything of value in them. Anyone with information regarding the thefts of a stolen pickup and quad are asked to call Rivers Police Service at 204-328-7430 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-782-8477. They are the business property of a pilot truck service which is based in the 600 block of Third Avenue.

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Veterinary clinic undergoes changes

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Photo by Kate Jackman-Atkinson. Dr. Liz Ostendorf, of Neepawa Veterinary Clinic, stands with her new signage at the municipally owned vet clinic in Neepawa.

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

While there have been some changes, much has stayed the same at the Neepawa and District Veterinary Clinic.  The clinic building is owned and operated by the Neepawa and District Veterinary Board, which contracts with a veterinarian who rents the space and provide services. At the beginning of this year, the Neepawa Vet Clinic took over the contract from Brydges & Taylor Veterinary Hospital.

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Dakota Tipi shooting suspect found

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RCMP Media Release

Update: 3:10 pm

RCMP Sgt. Bert Paquet has confirmed that 31 year old Tyson Pashe was arrested at around 1:20 p.m. "following a brief foot pursuit," The accused was found thanks to tips from people in the community about his whereabouts.

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Maple Syrup Festival returns for fourth year

By Kira Paterson

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

This year marks McCreary’s fourth annual Manitoba Maple Syrup Festival. The festival is a full day of events spotlighting the culture, producers and terrain of the region. 

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