Musicals fun for audiences & performers alike

By Courtney Newton

 

Publicity

When Strathclair Drama Club (SDC) staged The Sound of Music in 1983, it’s unlikely that anyone involved could have envisioned that in 2016, more than 150 people from across Westman would be working together to stage the group’s 34th annual production, Once Upon a Mattress. With no signs of slowing down, this little theatre group with lots of heart has built up a reputation for presenting high quality musical theatre productions that showcase the talents of the cast and crew alike. 

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Manitoba Votes 2016 - Tax structure

By Banner Staff

The Neepawa Banner

Question: This election, taxation seems to be a larger issue for voters. What is your opinion on the current 

structure, do you think any modifications should be made?

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Fresh crocus photos to get prizes at Arden

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Photo by John Dietz. On April 4, this early crocus sprout was spotted in an Arden crocus patch.

Submitted article

Lansdowne Heritage Resources and Tourism Committee

It’s time to take fresh pictures of the Manitoba prairie crocus.   

More than $500 in prize money is available for winners in the 2016 Crocus Photo Contest at Arden, MB. Entries close at midnight Saturday, April 30. Photos will be printed, judged and displayed a week later at Arden’s Crocus Festival on Saturday, May 7.   

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Warning about new e-fraud

Media Release

Every year Manitoba residents fall victim to fraud. Most people don’t think it could happen to them, but fraudsters are using increasingly sophisticated methods to target citizens of all ages across the province and country. 

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Rivers Police Report - Mar. 2016

By Bruce Klassen

Chief

This month Rivers Police Service saw an increase in the number vehicles entered and two vehicles were stolen. Police are again reminding people to please lock your vehicles and don't leave anything of value in them. Anyone with information regarding the thefts of a stolen pickup and quad are asked to call Rivers Police Service at 204-328-7430 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-782-8477. They are the business property of a pilot truck service which is based in the 600 block of Third Avenue.

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