Wearing of the green as UCT members celebrate

By Ann Mandziuk

Neepawa UCT #924

Green was the colour of choice as Neepawa UCT #924 Council celebrated St. Patrick’s Day by awarding life memberships to five long standing members. Edith McCracken, Barbara Davie, Marina Pedersen, Shirley and Lloyd Reidle were presented with certificates by President Leonard Pritchard. All five members are residents of Country Meadows. 

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Students vs. staff in hockey showdown in McCreary

student vs. staff hockey game

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The 2015 hockey season has wound down and McCreary Student Council organized an annual student vs. staff hockey game. The students from grades seven to 12 participated in the festivities at McCreary Centennial Arena.  

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Horseshoes 4-H club holds Communications Night

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Madison Teichroeb

Gladstone Happy Roc Horseshoes 4H Club

On Feb. 17, the Happy Rock Horseshoes held their Communications Night at the Gladstone United Church. Our speakers were Keelan George, Taylor Terin, Regan Teichroeb, Madison Teichroeb, Kaiden George, Tatjana Barabanov, J’lyn Funk, Cassidy George, Kaitlyn Davey and Megan Hall.

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Jillian Dalby wins Young Women of Distinction award

By John Drinkwater

The Neepawa Banner

Jillian Dalby was nominated as a young woman of distinction for this year’s awards ceremony, held March 12 at Brandon’s Keystone Centre. Open to women aged 22-29, the Alexander-area lady fit the bill and was duly acknowledged for her work in the equine field.

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Community Foundation celebrates milestones

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

This year, the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation is celebrating its 20th anniversary and those involved with the organization are hoping to see the community celebrate with them. On Saturday, April 18, the Foundation will be holding a birthday party, one of a few special events planned for this year.

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