Kaleidoscope wraps up successful season
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- Published on Thursday, March 30, 2017
By John Drinkwater
The Neepawa Banner
The final concert in this season’s Kaleidoscope series played to a full house at the Roxy Theatre on Saturday, Mar. 25. Lisa Brokop brought her Patsy Cline Project to a very appreciative audience, with many there clapping, stomping their feet and often singing along. Band members Amber Baur, Darren Savard and Darcy Johnston enhanced Lisa’s vocal talents with Patsy Cline songs and with some of her own compositions.
Reg and Andres: A return engagement
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- Published on Monday, March 27, 2017
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The Neepawa Banner
Returning to Neepawa, by popular demand on Monday, April 3, is the dynamic duo, Reg Downey and Andreas Flensted. Their concert last October was so well received that they have planned a return visit, this time at the Roxy Theatre. Folks who attended the October concert were heard to comment, “I felt so uplifted!”, and “I didn’t want it to end!”.
Glenella X-Country Ski Club: 2016-2017 season report
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- Published on Sunday, March 26, 2017
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The Glenella X-Country Ski Club had a successful season, in spite of the extreme change in temperatures and snow fall this winter. The heavy and sudden arrival of snow in December allowed for the trails to be groomed and the season opener at the ski warm-up shack. Local families came to hit the trails, try skiing for the first time, buy a season membership and enjoy hot cocoa and the cozy warmth of the shack’s wood stove.
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February Heart and Stroke campaign raises over $4,000
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- Published on Sunday, March 26, 2017
By Jean Borchardt
Campaign Manager, Neepawa Heart and Stroke
The February Heart and Stroke Campaign has come and gone and I'd like to take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt appreciation to everyone who donated to this year’s campaign and to all the wonderful people who came forward to give of their time to sit at the Neepawa Gladstone Co-op, Harris Pharmacy, Kinsmen Kourts and Yellowhead Manor to gather donations.
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When the week's work is all done
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- Published on Saturday, March 25, 2017
By Alex Campbell
Director, Manitoba Agricultural Museum
In the Black family photo collection at the Manitoba Agricultural Museum, there is a one of some of the Black family members gathered around a Ford Model T car, sitting on the running board or on the grass, relaxing and chatting.
