New trail connect park to Trans-Canada Trail

Trail

By John Drinkwater

The Neepawa Banner

On Friday, July 31 a large group gathered at Elk Park in Onanole to celebrate the opening of the Elk Link of the Riding Mountain Trans Canada Trail Network.

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Gladstone MYJC is keeping busy

By Keiana Fehr

Gladstone MYJC

The Gladstone Odd Job Squad has been hard at work the last few weeks. On July 8, nine Odd Job squad members made a trip to Mayfair Farms in Portage la Prairie for the annual strawberry pick. We had over 60 orders to pick! 

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Little Valley Jamboree gives back to children

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Pictured: Rod and Hailey, Jaimie and Ayva and Steven Hopfner

Banner Staff

The Neepawa Banner

In early August, the proceeds from this year’s Little Valley Jamboree were distributed to this year’s two recipient families. On Aug. 7, a check for $12,463.55 was presented to Bailey by Rod and Evelyn Lewandoski and Boniface and Gail Sawchuk, when they met with Kristen and Garrett Phillips and their three daughters Leah, Bailey and Jordan. 

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4-H Beef Club holds achievement

By Cora Baker

Neepawa & Area 4-H Beef Club

On June 28, the Neepawa & Area 4-H Beef Club held their annual achievement at the Beautiful Plains Ag Society Barn. Our judge was Richard Bramley, Ringperson was Tom Madsen, and our announcer was Michelle Teichroeb. Now on to the winners, but in our club everyone is a winner no matter where you place.

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'I learned so much and I did so many amazing things.'

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

The Neepawa Banner

When Amandine Polain returned home to Belgium on July 25, she brought back more than a suitcase full of maple syrup. The Rotary exchange student brought home a year’s worth of memories, friendships and a newfound appreciation of Canada.

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