Rivers and Daly ratepayers listen to Riverdale representatives

By Sheila Runions

      Banner Staff

Municipal elections will be held Oct. 22; to allow voters to make a more informed decision, a candidates meeting was held at Rivers Legion Hall. When the crowd quickly outgrew the chairs set, more rows were added; the hall held approximately 160 people from Rivers and RM of Daly. These two entities will amalgamate in January 2015 and form Riverdale Municipality.

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Oliver hopes to lead R.M. of North Cypress-Langford

By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Banner

To merely say that Ralph Oliver is familiar with the goings on in the R.M. of North Cypress would probably be a remarkable understatement. The man, who was born and raised in the region, has served in some capacity for at least 28 years.

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Grant provides money for trees

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Photo by Kate Jackman-Atikinson

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

The Neepawa Banner

In years to come, the sound of leaves will muffle the sound of trains passing through Gladstone. Last month, Town of Gladstone staff planted 500 trees along the CN rail line thanks to a grant from CN EcoConnexions from the Ground Up program. Last Friday, the town held an unveiling to celebrate the greening project. 

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Forum held for R.M. of Oakview candidates

By Sheila Runions

      Banner Staff

Held on Thanksgiving Monday, approximately 80 Rapid City and RM of Saskatchewan residents spent part of their holiday at Rapid City Legion Hall to hear speeches and answers to their questions, from RM of Oakview candidates. Oakview will be an amalgamation of Rapid City, Saskatchewan and RM of Blanshard, effective Jan. 1.

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Neepawa Chamber plans to host event during Lily Festival

By Kate Jackman Atkinson

The Neepawa Banner

About half a dozen Neepawa Chamber of Commerce members met on Thursday and voted to keep the organization going.  The Oct. 9 meeting was open to the entire membership as the organization was required to pass a new set of bylaws and articles of continuance to meet Industry Canada regulations.

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