Lions Clubs celebrate charter night
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- Published on Thursday, April 2, 2015
By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
When you see a lot of vehicles at Rivers Legion Hall on Saturday, April 4, do not be fooled into thinking it’s an Easter celebration, this occasion is Governor’s Night.
Prayer walk in Rivers set for April 3rd.
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- Published on Thursday, April 2, 2015
By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
Plans for the third annual Prayer Walk were finalized at the March 26 meeting of Rivers Ministerial Association. Co-ordinator Liliane Dupuis reminded church representatives that she started the ceremony so everyone would know “Good Friday is a special day for Christians. It doesn’t matter what church we attend, we all believe in the same God, so we should gather together to remember Christ died for us.”
Landfill closure comes at huge cost
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- Published on Thursday, April 2, 2015
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
It’s been 10 years since Neepawa and area received federal and provincial funding to build the regional landfill known as Evergeen Environmental Technologies. Funding was provided for the regional site after years of study about the need for a regional approach to waste management. Three major centres, including Carberry, Minnedosa and Neepawa-Langford all had been advised by Environment Manitoba that their respective landfills were reaching the end of their legal lifespan based on provincial regulations.
New Beginnings Grief council meeting in Neepawa
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By Gladys Anderson
Submitted Article
The New Beginnings Grief council has been active in Neepawa since 1999 when it was incorporated as a board to co-ordinate activities when a person faces a loss.
NACI will stay "AA" for now
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By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
Athletics at Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute will remain at the “AA” level, for now. There have been discussions recently across the community suggesting high school sports programs would be elevated to “AAA” for the 2015-2016 season.
Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association executive director Morris Glimcher said there are no plans to make this shift in the immediate future, but added that it is something that’s likely to occur within the next few years.
