Canada’s largest conservation agreement signed

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner

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Hundreds of years ago, buffalo grazed the area known as Big Grass Marsh. Now, with the signing of Canada’s largest conservation agreement, the land will remain in its natural state for now and into the future. 

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Rate supporters attend meeting

By Sheila Runions

Banner Staff

Two weeks ago Rivers Banner reported 45 people attended a municipal hearing regarding the proposed water rate increases. The newspaper encouraged more citizens to attend the Public Utilities Board (PUB) meeting on June 15, also held to discuss the rate proposal; 57 people showed up. 

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Cardale Church celebrates centennial

By Sheila Runions

Banner Staff

According to Footprints & Chalk Dust, the history book of the 1981 Cardale Reunion Committee, it was in 1915 that pioneers of Cardale Methodist Church agreed to build a permanent place for worship. They had previously been meeting in Cardale (founded in the late 1880s) hall but by November 1915 their beautiful brick structure was built and ready for  use. When Methodist, Congregational and Presbyterian congregations agreed to amalgamate in June 1925, United Church of Canada was born.

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RCMP investigating theft of tools near Carberry

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Blue Hills RCMP are seeking the public's assistance for the following incident; a theft of tools that  occurred at a rural property six miles North West of Carberry, Manitoba.

On May 16, 2015, police received a report from the property owner. It was reported that sometime during a two week period, between Saturday May 2, 2015 and May 16, 2015, suspect(s) entered a shop and proceeded to steal a Mig Welder, a Chop Saw, Solar Battery Pac, and two Generators. Total value of the stolen items are approximately $3500.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Brandon RCMP at 204-726-7522 or call Manitoba Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.  Submit: a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com   TEXT: "TIPMAN" plus your message to CRIMES (274637)  If your information leads to an arrest or charge you may be eligible for a cash award of up to $2000.00

A year of blessing

By Sharlette Paddock

At its annual meeting Riverdale Harvest food bank reflected on the generosity of our community. We are so thankful to have received continued and ongoing support from so many of you. Thank you!

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