Natives fall to Steelers in OT
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- Published on Monday, October 22, 2018
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
It’s been repeated in arenas across the land, time and again that a two-goal lead is the worst one you could possibly have in hockey. The Neepawa Natives proved there might be some merit to that old clique, as they surrendered a multi-goal lead twice to the Selkirk Steelers, on Saturday, Oct. 20, eventually falling in overtime 5-4.
Westlake-Gladstone forum packs community hall
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- Published on Monday, October 22, 2018
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner & Press
A large crowd of almost 200 gathered in the Gladstone Community Hall on Monday, Oct. 15. The Gladstone Chamber of Commerce organized a forum for the mayoral and council candidates of the Municipality of Westlake-Gladstone and the hall was full of municipal taxpayers hoping to make an informed decision in the upcoming election.
Smile Cookies help clinic expansion
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- Published on Monday, October 22, 2018
Submitted photo. Greg Crisanti of Tim Hortons presents a giant cheque for $4,936 to clinic volunteer John Nelson.
By Cassandra Wehrhahn
Neepawa Banner & Press
The Banner & Press has received confirmation from Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic volunteer John Nelson on Friday, Oct. 12 that the money raised by the Neepawa Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign has been put towards the expansion of the community clinic.
Expect some early spooks on Halloween
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- Published on Monday, October 22, 2018
Photo property of Metro Creative Connection
By Cassandra Wehrhahn
Neepawa Banner & Press
Ghosts and ghouls will come out early to haunt the streets on Oct. 31 for Neepawa’s second annual Halloween Trick Or Treat Parade.
Packed house at Neepawa's candidates forum
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- Published on Friday, October 19, 2018
Around 100 people filled the ArtsForward building on Tuesday, Oct. 9 for the Neepawa and District Chamber of Commerce election forum.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
The ArtsForward Cultural Centre was filled to capacity on Tuesday, Oct. 9 for the Neepawa and District Chamber of Commerce municipal election forum. The night featured all 13 candidates, including Adrian de Groot and Blake McCutcheon, who are vying for the town’s mayoral position. It was also filmed by NACTV for later broadcast, for those who were unable to attend to hear each individual’s perspective on the future of Neepawa. The forum will be rebroadcast on the station on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 11:00 a.m.
