Rock radio in Rapid City
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- Published on Thursday, May 12, 2016
By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
Darrell Jones moved to Rapid City because he was tired of living in a hotel in Souris and he heard about a 鈥渃heap apartment鈥 in that town.
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Is boredom the mother of invention? Perhaps, but in this case boredom led to an Internet project. The former radio announcer had the idea for online radio brewing in his brain for years. After months of planning, creation and testing, he launched the station on Monday, May 9.
Bishop William visits St. James
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- Published on Thursday, May 12, 2016
By Kathy Roberts
Submitted Article
The parishes of St. James鈥, Rivers and Holy Trinity, Miniota welcomed Bishop William, the new bishop of the Brandon diocese, to the regular morning service on April 26. A service of holy communion was conducted by the bishop and assisted by our own Rev. Sally Carter.
Thumbs up - To local artists
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- Published on Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Submitted by Ron Nordstrom
The Neepawa Press
Thumbs up to local artists for generously donating their art for a silent auction at the recent launch of ArtsForward. The art club has their art on display for the month of May. Most people would likely be surprised to see how many talented artists call the Neepawa area their home. The VCC recently went through an exercise to look at rebranding and instead of being the Viscount Cultural Centre for the Arts, they will be known as ArtsForward.
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CRA used as cover for phone frauds
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- Published on Tuesday, May 10, 2016
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Phone frauds have been a problem for a long time, but every once in a while, there seems to be a spike in calls in an area that reminds everyone to be wary of suspicious telemarketers. Genie Barnaby, coordinator of 水果视频 Assistance Neepawa and District (HAND), has had that very reminder recently.
Two towns host economic development forum
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- Published on Tuesday, May 10, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
A summit on economic development is coming to Neepawa and Minnedosa. The Economic Developers Association of 水果视频 (EDAM) is holding its spring forum in the two communities from May 11-13. Neepawa鈥檚 economic development officer, Marilyn Crewe, said that representatives from 51 different municipalities and organizations will be a part of the conference.