Rivers Splash Park illustration unveiled
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- Published on Monday, June 1, 2015
By Barb Plewes
A group of residents has seen the need for summer fun for our youth and therefore have formed a committee to work with Atlantis Pools and Spas of Brandon. The group is headed by Barb Plewes (president), Jen Brown (vice-president), Leanne Miskulin (secretary) and Betty MacDonald (treasurer).
You don't get a second chance
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- Published on Saturday, May 30, 2015
By Vern May
Minnedosa & Area Community Development Corporation
It’s well accepted that one doesn’t get a second chance to make a first impression. When you find yourself preparing for that critical meeting, it can be very stressful. The butterflies churn in your stomach and your heart races. Maybe you call up a close friend for a trusted last minute reassurance. What you want and need most at this moment is their honest gut reaction.
Quebecers experience 4 seasons in one week in Neepawa
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- Published on Saturday, May 30, 2015
By Nora Heschuk
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From May 15 to 22, 16 students and their teachers from Beauceville, QC experienced our four seasons as well as many cultural and tourist attractions around Neepawa and Winnipeg as they completed the last week of their SEVEC exchange.
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RCMP busy during Road Safety Week
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- Published on Friday, May 29, 2015
By Sgt. Bert Paquet
Media Relations Officer
During the National Road Safety Week enforcement campaign, which ran May 12-18, Manitoba RCMP officers were at check stops throughout the province, focusing on high-risk driving behaviours. More than 100 check stops were conducted during the week, with 7,818 vehicles being checked. RCMP officers issued the following:20 impaired driving charges (including five impaired by drugs); 13 alcohol-related administrative suspensions and one drug-related administrative suspension; 35 charges for failing to wear seatbelts; 668 charges for speeding; 28 charges for using a handheld electronic device while driving; 345 other traffic-related charges; and eight prohibited/suspended drivers. One fatality occurred during Road Safety Week this year; last year there were four fatalities.
Concert to showcase local talent
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- Published on Friday, May 29, 2015
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On Tuesday, June 9, Knox Presbyterian Church will be ringing with the sweet singing voices of the NACI Chorale. The choir is once again presenting its annual “Songs and Sweets” concert, an opportunity to showcase the work of this 42 voice ensemble composed of local students from Grades 9-12.
