Rural council clips - Aug 26
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- Published on Wednesday, August 26, 2015
RM of Oakview, Aug. 11, continued from last week: There has been some interest in purchasing old municipal signs; council will accept tenders for the same. Additional funds were received from Emergency Measures Organization regarding 2014 heavy rains.
Finances: Council accepted Doug Finlay’s offer (the only one received) of $1,200 for the 1976 Chev tanker formerly used by Rapid City Fire Department. Accounts of $131,391.82 and unpaid invoices of $33,006.27 were passed for payment.
Pinawa painting has Rivers roots
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- Published on Wednesday, August 26, 2015
By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
Artist Brenda McKenzie lives in Pinawa so when Lac du Bonnet (a 20-minute drive) hosted an exhibition, she entered one of her pieces. Quiet Time is an oil painting of her mother-in-law, the late Bernie McKenzie of Rivers. Bernie (nee McLaughlin) moved to Rivers in 1935, married Bob in 1939 and together they ran McKenzie’s Department Store (Bob was the third generation) for 35 years until 1974.
Almost time to hit the ice
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- Published on Wednesday, August 26, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
Preparations are underway at the Yellowhead Centre in Neepawa for the upcoming hockey season. The ice has been put down and the lines and logos painted.
Kelwood Playground opens
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- Published on Friday, August 21, 2015
By John Drinkwater
The Neepawa Banner
On Sunday, August 9, the long awaited official opening of Kelwood's playground took place. Residents Tara Bauer, Esther Engbrecht, Jodi Fraser and Lynn Wetherill formed the Kelwood Playground and Wellness Committee last year, following a need to provide a facility for kids and families to enjoy in the community.
Local art work on display
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- Published on Friday, August 21, 2015
(Pictured - Ram Ignacio)
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
This summer, the windows at It’s Time in Neepawa have become a rotating gallery of artwork and inspiration. Last week, NACI student Ram Ignacio completed his second piece of window art for the store, a Marilyn Monroe inspired chalk drawing.
