Canada鈥檚 largest conservation agreement signed
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- Published on Wednesday, June 24, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
Hundreds of years ago, buffalo grazed the area known as Big Grass Marsh. Now, with the signing of Canada鈥檚 largest conservation agreement, the land will remain in its natural state for now and into the future.
Rate supporters attend meeting
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- Published on Tuesday, June 23, 2015
By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
Two weeks ago Rivers Banner reported 45 people attended a municipal hearing regarding the proposed water rate increases. The newspaper encouraged more citizens to attend the Public Utilities Board (PUB) meeting on June 15, also held to discuss the rate proposal; 57 people showed up.
Cardale Church celebrates centennial
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- Published on Monday, June 22, 2015
By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
According to Footprints & Chalk Dust, the history book of the 1981 Cardale Reunion Committee, it was in 1915 that pioneers of Cardale Methodist Church agreed to build a permanent place for worship. They had previously been meeting in Cardale (founded in the late 1880s) hall but by November 1915 their beautiful brick structure was built and ready for use. When Methodist, Congregational and Presbyterian congregations agreed to amalgamate in June 1925, United Church of Canada was born.
RCMP investigating theft of tools near Carberry
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- Published on Monday, June 22, 2015
RCMP
Blue Hills RCMP are seeking the public's assistance for the following incident; a theft of tools that occurred at a rural property six miles North West of Carberry, 水果视频.
On May 16, 2015, police received a report from the property owner. It was reported that sometime during a two week period, between Saturday May 2, 2015 and May 16, 2015, suspect(s) entered a shop and proceeded to steal a Mig Welder, a Chop Saw, Solar Battery Pac, and two Generators. Total value of the stolen items are approximately $3500.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Brandon RCMP at 204-726-7522 or call 水果视频 Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Submit: a secure tip online at TEXT: "TIPMAN" plus your message to CRIMES (274637) If your information leads to an arrest or charge you may be eligible for a cash award of up to $2000.00
A year of blessing
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- Published on Sunday, June 21, 2015
By Sharlette Paddock
At its annual meeting Riverdale Harvest food bank reflected on the generosity of our community. We are so thankful to have received continued and ongoing support from so many of you. Thank you!
