Four Yellowhead Chiefs selected in WHL draft
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By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
Several members of the Yellowhead Chiefs boys bantam hockey team are a step closer to playing in the Western Hockey League. The WHL conducted its annual draft on Thursday, May. 7, in Calgary and saw 231 players born in 2000 from eligible provinces and U.S. states selected. Among those new Western League hopefuls are four players from Yellowhead.
Field set for Neepawa by-election
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By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
The field has officially been set for a by-election in Neepawa to fill a vacant council seat. Three candidates, Darryl Gerrard, Don Walmsley and Christine Waddell have formally filled their paperwork. The candidates are seeking the council chair vacated by Jodi Baker in April.
Missing Rapid City woman found dead
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By Tara Seel
RCMP Media Relations
Just before 7 p.m. on May 5 Spruce Plains RCMP were alerted to a missing person from Rapid City. Nicole Marie Jones, 42, was last seen on May 4; police were concerned for her well-being. On May 9 at approximately 8 p.m. Spruce Plains RCMP located Jones. She was found deceased and no foul play is suspected.
Votes needed to win $25,000
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By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
Rivers Banner deadline is Tuesday at 5 p.m. but late Wednesday morning, the office was contacted by Riverdale Community Daycare board with some urgent news. They have just submitted their application to Together We Thrive, in hopes of winning a $25,000 grant.