Neepawa Council approves CN property rezoning

By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Banner

Another hurdle has been cleared in the effort to redevelop the former C.N. Rail property in Neepawa. On Tuesday, Apr. 7, council approved second and third reading of a by-law to amend the zoning of the 42 acres near the intersection of Highways five and sixteen.  The land has now been rezoned to allow for the construction of residential single family dwellings and commercial properties.

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Break and enters in Neepawa under investigation

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa RCMP are investigating a pair of recent break and enters. 

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March's month end - Rivers Police Service

By Bruce Klassen

Chief of Police

Rivers Police Service had a relatively quiet month for March. I attended the elementary school and we discussed stranger danger, and what to do when approached by a stranger. I also attended a police board meeting in St. Anne, Man. and gave a small presentation on how the selection tool developed by the province worked for the chief of police position for Rivers. One file of interest was on March 2 when we were asked to attend the CN station as there was an unruly passenger on a Via Rail train. An adult male was arrested for breach of the peace and transported to Brandon.

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4-H presenters preparing for provincials

By Karen Bramley

South Parkland Area 4-H Council held the Zone 1 Communications Competition in Minnedosa on March 8. There were 52 members participating who were given 4-H tokens provided by South Parkland. First place in each category was awarded a trophy, provided by our various sponsors. The results of the Zone 1 public speaking competition are as follows, in order of first to third.

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Baker steps down from Neepawa Town Council

By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Banner

Voters in Neepawa will return to the polls a little bit earlier than expected, as Jodi Baker has resigned from Town Council. 

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