Murray Museum auction produced two days of sales excitement

By Ken Waddell

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Most of the contents of the Murray Museum in the Gordon District south-west of Neepawa went up for auction on July 4 and 5, under the direction of Meyers Auctions and Appraisals of Arden, Manitoba. Accumulated over many decades by two generations of the Murray family, the collection included Indian artifacts, tools, farm implements, cars and tractors. It also included a large quantity of books, bottles, glassware, lamps and some furniture.

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New details on Neepawa Tru Hardware's changeover to Home Hardware

Tru Hardware-HH Neepawa

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

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What’s in a name? For Michelle and Darryl Gerrard, who currently own and operate Neepawa Tru Hardware, a lot.  This week, they became Home Hardware dealer-owners and have begun the process of converting their store from a Tru Hardware/Castle Building Centre to a Home Hardware Building Centre. 

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Raffle for Rivers Train Station roof repairs

By Sheila Runions 

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Rivers Train Station Restoration Project was given an excellent prize package from Via Rail. In essence that company gave the committee a $4,000 donation — a voucher for a round-trip trip for two to Toronto or Vancouver.

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Rapid City 4-H 60th celebration

By Deb Inglis

Rapid City 4-H Beef Club held its 60th anniversary achievement on June 20, in conjunction with the town’s annual fair. Eight 4-H members, three pee wee members and four leaders began the day with the annual parade, in which their float received first-place from Rapid City Chamber of Commerce.

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BPSD holds evening to recognize teachers and staff

BPSD-Recognition 2015

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The Beautiful Plains School Division and Beautiful Plains Teachers’ Association held their annual recognition evening on June 17.  The evening provided a chance to recognize long-serving staff and teachers, as well as to say goodbye to those retiring or leaving the division. 

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