Rivers seniors install officers
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- Published on Saturday, November 1, 2014
By Myrtle Wooldridge
Secretary-treasurer
Nineteen members of Rivers 50+ Club met on Oct. 16. President Adrienne Beaudin quizzed us on how much we know about Manitoba. Our treasurer reminded us memberships are due.
Amalgamation and election hit AMM board a body blow
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- Published on Friday, October 31, 2014
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
When the Province of Manitoba forced municipal amalgamation in 2012, the Association of Manitoba Municipalities took a split stand on the issue.
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Single ready to lead new council
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- Published on Friday, October 31, 2014
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
There was very little down time for David Single and the new council in the R.M. of Westlake Gladstone. The group is already starting to prepare for its four-year tenure representing the region.
New seniors housing to be developed
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- Published on Friday, October 31, 2014
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
In spite of the Kinsmen project not receiving provincial funding to redevelop the former EVL site, the group is planning an alternative project for the site. Kinsmen Seniors Inc. president Grant Lukin says, “We are looking at a staged alternative for the site.”
NACI student recognized
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- Published on Thursday, October 30, 2014
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
On Tuesday, NACI student Lina Gordon was one of 10 students recognized with a Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award. This new award highlights young individuals who volunteer their time to help others and to build a smarter and more caring nation. The award was presented to Gordon at the Evening of Champions, held the day before We Day 2014. The award was presented on behalf of the Governor General from Craig Kielburger, the co-founder of Free the Children.
