Following the first steps of the Princess Patricias
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- Published on Thursday, July 16, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
When Mary Murray took up quilting just over five years ago, she couldn’t have predicted that those stitches would lead her to Europe’s historic battlefields. This May, Murray and her daughter Melanie travelled to Belgium and France to take part in the Frezenberg Commemoration, an event marking 100 years of service for the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI).
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Show and Shine at Country Meadows
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- Published on Thursday, July 16, 2015
Photos by Eoin Devereux
Vintage cars from the Yellowhead Roadrunners Auto Club and the Happy Rock Band from Gladstone entertained residents of the Country Meadows Personal Care Home on Tuesday, July 15th.
Fair Day in Rivers a full day
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- Published on Wednesday, July 15, 2015
By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
Rivers Agricultural Society formed in 1910 and one of its goals throughout the years is to host a fair; there have been fairs for nearly 90 of those 105 years. The 2015 event was Wednesday, July 8 and it began (6:30 a.m.) with a pancake and sausage breakfast which was served to 287 people, 22 more than last year. The day ended (11:15 p.m.) with a fireworks display. In between was a myriad of activities for young and old, rural and urban.
New playground in Rapid City
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- Published on Tuesday, July 14, 2015
By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
In spring 2012 Rolling River School Division (RRSD) sent a letter to Rapid City announcing the school’s playground equipment was inspected and that replacement would be necessary. The treated lumber wooden structures were installed in 1995 and after nearly 20 years, was nearing its life expectancy.
Market returns to Rapid City for second season
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- Published on Monday, July 13, 2015
By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
Last year, Rapid City Chamber of Commerce hosted a three-month community market and it was such a successful venture they have planned the same for this summer. Held for two hours one night a week, the first event of 2015 was July 2. Co-ordinator Lynne Miller admits there were fewer people than at last year’s opening, but wondered if the proximity to Canada Day kept some away. While shoppers were fewer in numbers, exhibitors were more.
