Changes for this year's Airport Farm Project

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Photo by Kira Paterson. Enns Brothers has taken over the Neepawa Airport Farm Project, a fundraiser for the Yellowhead Arena and Neepawa Curling Club.

By Kira Paterson

The Neepawa Press

The Neepawa Airport Farm Project is underway again. This year, Enns Brothers has taken on the project as an additional way to get involved in the community.

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Construction at Riverdale Community Centre

By Jessie Bell

Riverdale Public Works and Riverdale Community Centre employees Brian Mitchell and Rob van Dixhoorn began working to build a small concrete retaining wall on the west side of the recreation facility.

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Rural Council Clips - Sept 14th, 2015

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Banner Staff

RM of Oakview, Aug. 25: Gravel is depleted in the Krahn and Couch pits but All West is currently crushing at Couch’s. Stripping will be done at Krahn’s before an additional 5,000 yards can be crushed. Roads to be considered for upgrading were discussed as well as maintaining higher traffic roads.

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Rivers Police pleased with funding boost

By Sheila Runions

The Rivers Banner

A provincial announcement on Tuesday, Sept. 1 provides more finances for police agencies and the best part is it’s not coming from our tax dollars. A press release states, “Criminals will pay for greater public safety.” Most money or assets linked to criminal activity is deposited into Manitoba’s Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund. Money from this fund is then annually allocated to police departments (or other initiatives) though a grant program. This year the fund awarded $276,000 to five departments; $12,000 was earmaked for Rivers.

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Bicycle parade at Country Meadows

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The Neepawa Banner

On Tuesday, Sept. 15, Country Meadows will host a bike decorating parade for Neepawa.  Staff, residents and family encourage all youth in Neepawa to deck out their bikes and come out for a fun filled evening.

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