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A busy January for Rivers Police Service

By Bruce Klassen

Chief. Rivers Police Service

Loyal readers of my monthly column may recall that in 2017 Rivers Police Service were called upon 618 times or less than twice a day. This year, even though it’s only one month of reporting, is not going to average so well. We attended to 82 calls in January, which is more than 2.5 each day. Here are the specific breakdowns.

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The Neepawa Chamber of Commerce holds a banquet

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Photo by Micah Waddell

The officers of the board of the Neepawa Chamber of Commerce were elected and sworn in on Jan. 29 consisting of renominated members and new members alike. The board is now as follows, Jeff Braun, Clinton Davie, Scott Dyke, Kevin Cook, Tracey Wehrhahn, Pam Miller, Kelly McGhie (filling in for Tammy Wilson), Marilyn Crewe and Mitch Hutton (not pictured). This group of outstanding individuals will be responsible for the operation of the Chamber of Commerce for 2018.

Jessica Morton
Neepawa Banner & Press

This year’s Neepawa and District Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on Jan. 29 at the Neepawa Curling Rink. The evening started off at 6 p.m. with some refreshments and light conversation around the room as people started to arrive. Supper was announced at 7 p.m. by chamber past president, Scott Dyke, who also provided some entertainment/ trivia games for the night. Trivia question winners, with the fastest correct answers, were awarded $5 in Neepawa Chamber Bucks. Before supper began Neepawa’s mayor, Adrian de Groot, said grace.

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Neepawa Rotary in support of Neepawa Natives

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Photo By Micah Waddell

Neepawa Rotarians Ron Nordstrom (left) and Don Schmall (right) present Ken Waddell, Neepawa Natives Board president and Dustin Howden, Neepawa Natives head coach with a cheque for $400. Nordstrom is the Rotary Club Auction Chair and the donation, which will be used to produce framed team photos for the players and staff, was given in appreciation for the players who helped during the 2017 Rotary Auction. Don Schmall is the 2018 Neepawa Rotary President.

Out of Helen's kitchen - Pork Parmesan

Helen Drysdale
Neepawa Banner & Press

On cold winter days I like to cook my supper in the oven. It helps the house feel warm and cozy and gives it a lovely smell.

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Ë®¹ûÊÓƵbodies - Bored? Only slightly…

Rita Friesen
Neepawa Banner & Press

Sitting there on the big black chair, a dog on my lap and another at my feet, I realized that it was half past dog bath time. My dogs smelt, well, doggie. Miss Daisy in particular is scissor shy. It takes the concentrated assistance of a dog whisperer to clip her nails and trim the tags. Baths she is okay with, a shower, really. Henry Hoover stands moderately well for a hair cut, not enjoying, just enduring. It is too early to really give them a short cut, but the feathers on their feet already bring salt from the roads and it will only get worse with spring.

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