Neepawa mourns loss of respected local citizen

Keith

By Banner Staff

Keith Robert Jordan. May 7, 1948- January, 19, 2015

It is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Keith Robert Jordan on January 19, 2015 at the Health Science Centre in Winnipeg.  

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Rapid City mourns loss of true friend to the community

By Darrell Nesbitt

Like a cowboy riding off into the sunset on a movie screen, the memories – oh so golden – of a man deeply enriched by the lifestyle of ranching, rodeo and riding with his family at home and on the road, will be forever etched in the minds of countless friends.

 

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Talks underway on new HyLife deal

By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Banner

Bargaining sessions have begun between HyLife Foods and the UFCW Local 832, the union representing employees at the Neepawa plant. The current five-year contract is set to expire on Jan. 31, 2015 but will remain in effect until a settlement is reached.

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CN land development in Neepawa discussed

By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Banner

Neepawa is exploring its options with the redevelopment of the former C.N. land. On Tuesday, Jan. 20, council received an update on several proposals from developers that are interested in the 42 acres, near the intersection of Highway five and sixteen. That property was purchased by the Town from Canadian National Railways back in 2013.

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Rural Council Clips - Jan 23

Council clips

 

Riverdale Municipality, Jan. 5: A bylaw to authorize incentives for urban land recycling (infill housing) within the previous boundaries of the Town of Rivers passed first reading. Authorization for a line of credit of $1.5 million (Riverdale taxes are $3.46 million) was given on condition that the amount borrowed (and interest) will be paid in the current fiscal year.

 

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