The Lily Nook visits Holland
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- Published on Thursday, July 7, 2016
Submitted photo. Nigel Strohman (right) met with Jan-Willem Mantel of DeJong Lilies, one of the Lily Nook’s current suppliers.
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Nigel Strohman of the Lily Nook and his family had a whirlwind adventure in the Netherlands from June 6 to 13, visiting 10 different lily companies for Dutch Lily Days.
Prospects camp a success for Neepawa Natives
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By Eoin Devereux
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A talented crop of players hoping to be part of the Neepawa Natives roster,hit the ice in Brandon this week, for the club’s annual young prospects camp. Fifty-eight players, including the MJHL team’s 2016 bantam draft picks, participated in the event on Monday, July 4 and Tuesday, July 5.
Neepawa Canada Day deemed a success
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Photo by Eoin Devereux. The lawn games at the kids’ carnival in the afternoon were a popular attraction.
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
After what many felt was a less-than-exciting Canada Day in Neepawa last year, the town had a very successful day of activities on July 1, 2016. “We had a really great Canada Day,” said Neepawa Leisure Services manager Amanda Novak, adding that she’s heard no complaints so far and many compliments on the day’s festivities. She estimated that there were about 1,000 people in total that came down to Riverbend Park for the celebrations throughout the day.
U-12 Neepawa Nitros win silver
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By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The Neepawa Nitros under-12 softball team closed out its season with a spectacular effort at the provincial championship in Buhler. The team earned a silver medal at the event, which featured 26 clubs from across Manitoba. The Nitros went undefeated in the round robin portion of the weekend tournament and advanced all the way to the championship, before losing a close 5-3 decision to Glenboro.