Fighting diabetes, one cookie at a time
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Above: While some of the volunteers served hot chocolate and cookies, the rest held up signs advertising the fundraiser. Since the group is made of school aged kids and their families, the fundraiser started after school.
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The Pedersen family, with the help of some friends, put on their third annual diabetes fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 17. One of the Pedersen’s daughters, Josie, has Type 1 diabetes. Out of all the people who are diagnosed with diabetes, only five to 10 per cent of them have Type 1.
NACI hockey supports NACTV
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From left: NACTV Board chair, Al Borchardt, Will Rainka “A”, Will Birnie “C,” Ryan Kostenchuk “A,” Baren Mitchler “A.
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On Friday, Dec. 2, player personnel from the Neepawa Tigers presented a cheque for $500 to Al Borchardt, board chair for NACTV. Mark Rainka, manager of the Neepawa Tigers said, “We were pleased to make this donation. The amount was the proceeds of a bottle drive held in October.”
A Christmas journey
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Tony Eu
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Around the region, NetSet dealers are getting into the holiday spirit, collecting toys for NetSet’s Journey to Toys event. The event, which is about halfway through its lifespan, aims to fill one of NetSet’s event vehicles with new toys to be given to families in need.
Yellowhead Chiefs conquer the north
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By Eoin Devereux
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The Yellowhead AAA Midget Chiefs have returned from northern Manitoba with a pair of important road victories against the Norman Northstars. The first game was on Saturday, Dec. 3 at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena and started with a Jacob Tibbatts goal 12:08 into the first period. Just under two minutes later, Josh Belcher added to Yellowhead’s lead with his fifth goal of the season, making it 2-0 after 20 minutes of play.