BPCF challenges community to give big
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- Published on Wednesday, November 7, 2018
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In 2016, BPCF held a Jail ‘n Bail event in the Liquor Mart parking lot. This year, it will be at the Neepawa Legion Hall.
Pictured: “Judge” Ivan Traill prevented a jailbreak attempt by Jean Forsman.
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner & Press
On Saturday, Nov. 17, the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation (BPCF) is holding their fourth annual 24 Hour Giving Challenge to help raise money for projects in the community.
Looking back - 1958: Choosing winners a challenge for Lions’ Hallowe’en judges
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- Published on Wednesday, November 7, 2018
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Costume contest winners in the grade 2 class were Beverly Murray, Hawaiian; Colleen Cram, Purple People Eater; and Lynn McLelland, pumpkin. -1958
By Cassandra Wehrhahn
Neepawa Banner & Press
110 years ago,
Tuesday,
November 3, 1908
Winnipeg ladies are forming a curling club.
A steamship service is to be established on the Pacific next year between Prince Rupert and the Orient, by the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway company.
Read more: Looking back - 1958: Choosing winners a challenge for Lions’ Hallowe’en judges
McDonald’s gives back
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- Published on Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Photo by Kira Paterson
Pictured from left: BPCF members Kate Jackman-Atkinson and Shelley Graham, McDonald’s Supervisor Ross Sheard and BPCF Treasurer Ian Thomson
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner & Press
From Friday, Oct. 12 to Sunday, Oct. 14, McDonald’s in Neepawa had a grand opening celebration for their new double lane drive-thru. McDonald’s took the opportunity to not only give back to its customers, but also to the community.
Neepawa Rotary Club to hold annual TV auction
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- Published on Tuesday, November 6, 2018
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Rotary members worked hard presenting auction items at the 2017 Rotary Auction. On right, Rotary member and NACTV volunteer Ivan Traill is on camera.
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner & Press
Bidders, get ready for the 18th annual live TV auction on NACTV. This year, the event is airing on Thursday, Nov. 15, beginning at 6:00pm. Rotary will auction off hundreds of prizes during this major fundraiser to raise money for the different projects within the community and internationally that the club supports.
Fundraising for furry friends
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- Published on Tuesday, November 6, 2018
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Crimson is just one of the kittens who could be at ArtsForward for a meet and greet on Nov. 9.
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner & Press
Winter is coming and with it, the rising need for warm homes for stray felines. Cats TNR & Rescue is preparing for the coming onslaught by hosting Feline Frenzy at ArtsForward on Friday, Nov. 9 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm.
