Council Clips - June 16, 2016
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- Published on Saturday, June 18, 2016
Riverdale Municipality, May 3: Wetlands Centre of Excellence has asked for assistance in joining the two large pools to create a more sustainable wetland; the matter will be discussed with public works to see if our equipment is able to provide this service. Council will partner with Rivers Train Station Restoration Committee to develop a labyrinth and RV Park at NW 23-12 21W, west of Willow Drive.
Alonsa wins provincial ‘A’ track title
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- Published on Friday, June 17, 2016
Photo by Brad Dupasquier. The Alonsa school track team. (From left to right) back row: Caleb Rudkewich, Brooklyn Knaggs, Hannah Brown, Darlene Prince, Tyson Fiddler. Front row: Dylan Dayholos and Bryce Jack.
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The Neepawa Banner
Alonsa School has a high school population of 40 and lacks the athletic facilities enjoyed by larger schools. However, this was not apparent over the weekend at the MHSAA MILK Provincial Track and Field Championships in Brandon, as the seven student team out ran, out jumped and out threw the competition to earn the provincial ‘A’ title.
Positive reaction to Neepawa golf course
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- Published on Friday, June 17, 2016
Photo by Eoin Devereux. Neepawa Golf and Country Club proved to be a great challenge to golfers during the CN Future Links Prairie Championship.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The Neepawa Golf and Country Club (NGCC) offered a considerable challenge to some of Canada’s best young golfers last weekend, during the 2016 CN Futures Links Prairie Championship. The event is part of a series of tournaments in which the top six junior boys and junior girls players received exemptions for the national championships, which are scheduled for August.
Right in the centre - Calling a spade a spade!
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- Published on Friday, June 17, 2016
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
“To "call a spade a spade" is a figurative expression which refers to calling something "as it is”, that is, by its right or proper name, without "beating about the bush"—being outspoken about it, truthfully, frankly and directly, even to the point of being blunt or rude and even if the subject is considered coarse, impolite, or unpleasant.” –Wikipedia-2017
