Winnipeg golfer wins Neepawa Senior Open
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- Published on Thursday, July 14, 2016
Photo by Eoin Devereux. Landon Cameron (on left) congratulates Jim Franklin of Winnipeg, who shot a two under par 70, to win the 2016 edition of the Senior Open.
By Eoin Devereux
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There are some days on the links in which you simply can do no wrong. For Jim Franklin of Winnipeg, that day just so happened to coincide with his run towards his first ever Neepawa Senior Open victory.
Neepawa Cubs double up Lakers
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- Published on Thursday, July 14, 2016
Photo by Eoin Devereux. Garrett Rempel earned the win for Neepawa in game one of their best-of-three series against the Ebb and Flow Lakers, on Tuesday, July 12.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The Neepawa Cubs have opened up the Santa Clara Baseball League playoffs with a 4-2 win over the Ebb and Flow Lakers. Despite some less than ideal weather conditions on Tuesday, July 12, the teams were able to complete the first game of their best-of-three series. While a light wash of rain poured down upon the players for the entirety of the contest, it wasn’t enough to halt the action, or even hinder the excellent play that was on display in the field.
Pair of commitments to Neepawa Natives
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- Published on Tuesday, July 12, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
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A pair of players are joining the Neepawa Natives for the 2016-2017 Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) season. Eighteen-year old forward Riley Vautour and 16-year-old defenseman Sam Stewart signed their commitment papers with the club last week for the upcoming season.
Bowhunting elite compete in Neepawa
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- Published on Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Photo by Eoin Devereux. Taras Grygoriv (in camouflage) demonstrates his bowhunting prowess to Neepawa mayor Adrian de Groot (in white), Yellowhead Bowhunters Club president Adam Lukin (in yellow) and several other young members of the archery club during the 3D Outdoor Classic.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The Yellowhead Bowhunters Club showcased what it had to offer to some of the best marksmen from across the province. The group hosted the 3D Outdoor Classic on the outskirts of Neepawa on Sunday, July 10. A “3D” competition consists of life-sized animal targets placed in outdoor areas to simulate bow hunting.
Neepawa Cubs heading into playoffs on a roll
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- Published on Monday, July 11, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
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The Neepawa Cubs have closed out the Santa Clara Baseball League’s regular season with a pair of important wins. The club returned home for a showdown with the Dauphin Brewers on Tuesday, July 6. This was the first home game for Neepawa since June 10, as the team’s last five games were all on the road.
