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Gerrard hopes to help shape Town of Neepawa's future

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

The Neepawa Banner

As the Town of Neepawa enters a period of change, council candidate Darryl Gerrard is looking for a seat at the council table in order to help shape that future. A business owner and farm machinery salesman, Gerrard is also hoping to bring a business owner’s perspective to Neepawa council.

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Concern for community prompts Waddell to run for Neepawa Council

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

The Neepawa Banner

Long-time area resident and Neepawa Banner co-owner Christine Waddell says that the democratic process and a love for the community prompted her to run in next month’s byelection.  Waddell is one of three candidates vying for the empty seat at the Neepawa council table.

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Short, long term repairs planned for Main Street in Neepawa

By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Banner

Improvements are on the way for sections of Main Street in Neepawa. Earlier this month, Mayor Adrian de Groot, as well as members of council and town administration, met with representatives from Ë®¹ûÊÓƵ Infrastructure and Transportation (MIT). The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the portion of Provincial Highway 16 (PTH 16) which runs through Neepawa. 

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Not what Ford intended

By Sheila Runions

Rivers Banner Staff

Ken Kilmury moved to Rivers in June 2013 and that move included his truck. While Ford decaled the back fenders as a 4x4 off-road vehicle, they likely didn’t mean for the 52-year-old to drive it into Lake Wahtopanah on Tuesday evening, May 19. The vehicle was located by a diver, who connected the winch cable before it was pulled out by ABC Auto Service & Towing.

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Youth Job Centre opens in Rivers

By Andrea Futrell

Youth Engagement Leader

Rivers’ Ë®¹ûÊÓƵ Youth Job Centre (MYJC) is open once again for the summer! Centres across Ë®¹ûÊÓƵ are in their 40th year of successfully supporting youth employment in Ë®¹ûÊÓƵ. The Rivers centre is sponsored by Ë®¹ûÊÓƵ Children and Youth Opportunities in partnership with Riverdale Municipality, and serves the communities of Rivers, Forrest, Rapid City and Oak River.

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