Fire destroys Rivers area farm house
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- Published on Wednesday, March 21, 2018
By Sheila Runions
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An astute passerby made a 911 call in the early afternoon of Monday, March 19. Emergency personnel from Rivers were dispatched and according to Rivers-Daly fire chief Richard Brown, they were working at the scene in 12 minutes. Site of the blaze was a half-mile east of Jct. 250/259 near Wheatland.
Neepawa Natives ready for Prospects Camp
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- Published on Wednesday, March 21, 2018
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
Young hockey prospects from across the province are flocking to the Yellowhead Centre this weekend for the Neepawa Natives’ annual spring camp. The three day camp, which begins on Friday, Mar. 23, will have a full roster of 95 players participating, with the potential of a few late additions. It’s currently expected that about 15 or 16 returning players will be involved with the camp, along with 80 other young prospects.
Rivers man on Winnipeg TV
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- Published on Wednesday, March 21, 2018
By Sheila Runions
Rivers Banner
Readers may be interested to know that Stan Runions of Rivers will be part of Global News’ morning show on Tuesday, March 20. The live episode will air at 7:20 a.m. and will last three or four minutes. The purpose of the interview is to promote Tourette Syndrome (TS), a neurological disorder with which he has lived for nearly 30 years.
Neepawa hosts Female Peewee Provincials
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- Published on Wednesday, March 21, 2018
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
The Yellowhead Centre was packed with parents, players and coaches this past weekend for the Hockey Manitoba Female Peewee Rural “B” Provincial Championship. Ten teams, including Neepawa, participated in this year’s edition.
