Neepawa introduced to lacrosse
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- Published on Thursday, March 29, 2018
Jerrett Smith teaches the basics of lacrosse to a group of youth on Monday, Mar. 19.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
Local youth recently had the chance to learn about Canada’s national sport. No, not hockey; Canada’s other national sport. A lacrosse skills camp was recently organized by the Town of Neepawa and the Manitoba Lacrosse Association (MLA). The workshops were held on Monday, Mar. 19 and Thursday, Mar. 22 at Hazel M. Kellington (HMK) Elementary School, with the sessions split into Kindergarten to grade four age participants and grade five and older.
Lots to like from Neepawa Natives Prospects Camp
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- Published on Wednesday, March 28, 2018
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
Young hockey prospects from across the province recently hit the ice hoping to make a lasting impression at the Neepawa Natives annual spring evaluation camp. The event was held at the Yellowhead Arena on Mar. 23-25 and featured a mix of draft eligible players, as well as members of the MJHL club’s 50-man protected list.
Neepawa Resource Centre demolished
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- Published on Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Photo by Jessica Morton
The Neepawa Resource Centre was torn down on Monday, March 26. The land was sold by the Town of Neepawa to the Budz N Bloom daycare for a possible second location.
Jessica Morton
Neepawa Banner & Press
A piece of Neepawa’s history was taken down on Monday, Mar. 26. The land will be made available for Budz N Bloom daycare for $50,000 according to an agreement that was made last year by Neepawa Town Council.
Looking Back - 1988: Fascination with clocks leads to lifelong hobby
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- Published on Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Jessica Morton
Neepawa Banner & Press
80 years ago
Tuesday, March 22, 1938
A couple of inches of heavy snow blanketed the country side Monday morning, but as the temperature did not go down but a few degrees below freezing, there was no indication that a March cold spell was in the offing. The sunny days during the previous week caused most of the snow to disappear but now there will be another run of rivulets.
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