McCreary residents ready to fight back
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- Published on Thursday, December 10, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
A recent crime wave has the citizens of McCreary angry and ready to take action. Between 30 to 40 people gathered at the municipal office on Thursday, Dec. 3, to discuss with members of council and the Ste. Rose RCMP what exactly could be done to stop a series of break-ins that have struck the area over the past two months.
Special exhibition at Ag Museum
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- Published on Thursday, December 10, 2015
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The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Tie One On: An Exhibit of Heritage Linen and Aprons – a special exhibition of aprons and heritage lines will be on display at the Manitoba Agricultural Museum, until spring 2016. The items on display have been donated or borrowed from the museum’s members and volunteers.
Local squadron recognized
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- Published on Thursday, December 10, 2015
By John Drinkwater
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
On Dec. 3, the Neepawa-based # 9 Squadron of the Air Cadets received a pair of awards from Air Cadet League of Canada (Manitoba) Squadron Liaison Bill Zuk. F/Sgt. B J Rossnagel was recognized as the highest scoring cadet in the 2015 Basic Leadership Course.
Bishop visits Rivers
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- Published on Wednesday, December 9, 2015
By Liliane Dupuis
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On Nov. 14 the small parish of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church of Rivers and their pastor Father Phillip Malayil welcomed the archbishop of the diocese of Winnipeg, Richard Gagnon. Archbishop Gagnon is the seventh archbishop of the diocese of Winnipeg and was appointed by Pope Francis in October 2013.
Shelly serves St.James supper
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- Published on Wednesday, December 9, 2015
By Jessie Bell
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St. James’ Anglican Church ladies have been busy with kitchen duties, having cooked a turkey and meatball supper for 200 people on Nov. 1. Male members delivered an additional 30 meals as take-outs. Sally Carter officially opened the supper, which was attended by Paul and Jean Curtis, Nigel and Barbara Packwood, formerly of St. James’ ministry and now residents of Brandon.
