A recognition 69 years in the making
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- Published on Thursday, March 3, 2016
Photo courtesy Neepawa Press archives. (From left) Don Montgomery, Reg Freeman, Doug Kitson and Keith Sinclair were on the front page of the Neepawa Press in 1947 for winning the Manitoba School Boys Championship and the right to represent Manitoba at the national championship.
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
On Feb. 16, the Manitoba Curling Hall of Fame and Museum (MCHFM) announced its inductees for 2016. Among those honoured was Don Montgomery’s team from Franklin that won the first Manitoba School Boys Championship and the first Canadian Junior Championship, which was originally the Victor Sifton Trophy, in 1947. The team consisted of Montgomery, Reg Freeman, Doug Kitson and Keith Sinclair. All four of them were 15 years old or younger when they won.
Hospital, CN property priorities at pre-budget meeting
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- Published on Thursday, March 3, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Ratepayers in Neepawa had an opportunity to chime in on what the spending priorities should be for the 2016 municipal budget. A dozen people attended the forum on Monday, Feb. 29, at the Town of Neepawa administrative office.
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RDHA annual report
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- Published on Monday, February 29, 2016
By Lynn Madden
President
Riverdale District Health Auxiliary (RDHA) has 57 members. We meet at Rivers Kiwanis Courts lounge on the fourth Wednesday of each month, except for July, August and December. On average, we have 12 members at each meeting. The auxiliary is very committed in efforts to better serve the patients, staff and community of Rivers by supporting our health care facility.
St. Patrick’s Day luncheon to benefit Victoria’s Quilts
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- Published on Saturday, February 27, 2016
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Anyone wanting to get more into the Irish spirit this St. Patrick’s Day can do so while supporting a good cause this year. The Neepawa branch of Victoria’s Quilts is putting on an Irish stew luncheon fundraiser on St. Patrick’s Day.
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Women of Distinction to be recognized Mar. 3
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- Published on Friday, February 26, 2016
By John Drinkwater
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The YWCA Brandon will be hosting the 29th Annual Women of Distinction Awards Gala on March 3 in the UCT Pavilion, Keystone Centre. This event honours the achievements of women from the Brandon, Westman and Parkland regions and is a major fundraiser for the YWCA Brandon.
From within the Banner coverage area, Emma Gray is a nominee in the Young Women 16-21 category.
