Three decades of styling
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By Sheila Runions
The Rivers Banner
After three years as business owners in Winnipeg and five in Virden, Henry and Angela Lau moved to Rivers in 1982. They renovated the former Wes William Autobody Shop at 680 Quebec Street as living quarters and business offices for Henry鈥檚 Refrigeration (1984) and Angie鈥檚 Hair Salon and Gift Shop (1985).
And the award goes to...
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By Banner Staff.
The Neepawa Banner had a successful night at this year鈥檚 水果视频 Community Newspaper Association Better Newspaper Competition. The event showcases outstanding work by newspapers throughout the province.
Victory in Europe Day - A retrospective 70 years later.
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Stories collected by Ken Waddell, Kate Jackman-Atkinson, Sheila Runions and Penny Rogers
The Neepawa and Rivers Banner
On May 8, 1945, the Allies officially accepted the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany鈥檚 armed forces, ending World War II in Europe. To mark the 70th Anniversary of V-E day, we talked to those who were alive at the time.
Read more: Victory in Europe Day - A retrospective 70 years later.
Rivers Fire Level 1
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By Richard Brown
Instructor
On Feb. 4, 2015 members of South Central Mutual Aid District, including members of Rivers-Daly Fire Department, began taking Level 1 firefighting. This course is more than 200 hours so it takes up a lot of time and a lot of dedication for these members who are all doing it for their communities. The course took place in Rivers fire hall as well as some practical training at 水果视频 Emergency Service College training site.
Neepawa Town Council approves new budget
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By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
The Town of Neepawa has approved its new budget. On Tuesday, May. 5, Council gave second and third reading to the document, which allocates $6,718,130.27 to the general operating fund and $3,078,319.65 to the utility operating fund.
