Rivers Hall packed for annual event
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- Published on Thursday, December 18, 2014
By Hall Svesitrup
Possibly the largest crowd ever at this event crammed Rivers Legion Hall for the 18th annual trophy buck night; it was hosted by Rivers and Area Game and Fish Association on Saturday, Nov. 29. Despite a declining deer population which resulted in a bucks-only hunting season, 47 scored quality heads were entered. Following is a list of winners whose heads were scored by Lance Anderson, Dan Wilson (Cabela’s), Shawn Airey and Wayne Moffat.
Bethlehem Bound
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- Published on Thursday, December 18, 2014
By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
Rivers Baptist Church was used Saturday afternoon and Sunday evening for two showings of Bethlehem Bound, a comical pageant which tells the biblical Christmas story, with some modern twists. Marty was travelling with his wife Ramona, who was planning to audition at Bethlehem Star Search and become the next big name in entertainment.
Holiday checkstop underway
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- Published on Thursday, December 18, 2014
By Tara Seel
Media Relations Officer
This is certainly the time of year to be merry and bright, but don’t consume any holiday spirits before getting in the driver’s seat! Far too many people are still choosing high-risk behaviour and are driving impaired. This year in Manitoba 35 per cent of traffic fatalities (25 fatalities) have involved impaired drivers. These are completely preventable tragedies.
Neepawa Natives and HOPE program collect toys
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- Published on Thursday, December 18, 2014
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
Students at Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute, along with the Neepawa Natives are ensuring every child across the region has a very merry Christmas.
Lily Festival is no more
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- Published on Wednesday, December 17, 2014
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
By a 13 to 2 vote, the board of the Neepawa and Area Lily Festival passed a resolution to cease operations last Thursday evening. Despite optimism following a community meeting held in early October, board chair Brent Hunter said that the decision was made due to a lack of volunteers willing to sit on the organizing committee.
