Community comes out to support fire victims
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- Published on Thursday, March 26, 2015
Photo property of Alan Gillies, GEM Media
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
On March 25, the four families who lived above the Neepawa Home Hardware store lost everything when the building was destroyed by a fire. In the weeks following the disaster, the community stepped up to help those displaced and on March 21, two fundraising socials were held.
Gladstone Lakers closing in on THHL title
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- Published on Thursday, March 26, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
The Gladstone Lakers are a win away from being the Tiger Hills Hockey League champions. Heading into game four of the best of five series against the Deloraine Royals, the Lakers are holding on to a two game to one series lead.
Hylife Foods employees sign off on new deal
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- Published on Thursday, March 26, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
Employees at HyLife Foods in Neepawa have ratified a new five year deal. Members of the UFCW Local 832, the union representing the majority of the workers, voted on and passed the collective agreement on Monday, Mar. 23 by 73.5 per cent margin.
Distracted driving enforcement
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- Published on Thursday, March 26, 2015
By Bruce Klassen
Rivers Chief of Police
Rivers Police Service has partnered with Manitoba Public Insurance and other police agencies throughout the province to conduct an enforcement program targeting distracted driving and other high risk driving behaviours. The enforcement program will run throughout April when there will be a ZERO tolerance for using a cell phone or other hand-operated electronic device while driving a vehicle. Persons found guilty will be subject to a $203.80 fine, plus demerits on their licence.
