World Day of Prayer 2016
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- Published on Thursday, March 10, 2016
By Maggie Smallwood
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Friday evening March 4 saw an enthusiastic group of 35 people attend the annual World Day of Prayer service, this year held at Rivers’ Zion Church. Representatives from Anglican, Baptist, Catholic and United churches joined with the host church to present a service written by the women of Cuba.
Neepawa Natives banquet a success
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- Published on Thursday, March 10, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The Neepawa Natives celebrated the end of 2015-2016 MJHL regular season with its annual year end banquet on Thursday, Mar. 3 at the Yellowhead Hall. The evening provided players, coaches, sponsors and fans a chance to mark the end of the season on a positive note.
Hockey Night in Canada hat auction a success
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Photos by Ginny Collins. The hats lined up prior to the auction.
By Banner Staff
The Neepawa Banner
On March 5, the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation held its annual hat auction. The popular fundraiser was run in conjunction with a viewing of Hockey Night in Canada, featuring the Jets vs the Montreal Canadiens. The hat auction totalled $10,100 in sales and the whole event netted over $7,000 for the foundation.
Kaleidoscope presents Fortunate Ones
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- Published on Wednesday, March 9, 2016
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The Neepawa Press
Fortunate Ones, the Juno nominated Newfoundland folk-pop duo, consider themselves fortunate to pursue their dreams. This award-winning pair are singer/guitarist Andrew James O'Brien and singer/pianist/accordion player Catherine Allan. They weave hope, harmony and heart into their music.
Looking back - 1966: Hanson awarded trip to UN
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- Published on Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Photo courtesy of Cecil Pittman Archives. 80 years ago: Neepawa’s original General Hospital rests overlooking “The Flats” to the south.
By Cecil Pittman
The Neepawa Press
80 years ago Friday, March 6, 1936
