Thumbs up - To RCMP

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Published on Tuesday, September 18, 2018

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Neepawa Banner & Press

A thumb’s up in appreciation to our RCMP who put themselves in harms way to keep us safe.

Damian Dempsey

Arden, MB

Strong support for fitness fundraiser

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Published on Monday, September 17, 2018

Photo by Eoin Devereux

Nearly 50 people participated in the Whitey’s Fitness and Body Shop barbell workout/fundraiser on Monday, Sept. 3

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

Exercise buffs in Neepawa recently sweated it out for a worthy cause. Nearly 50 people participated in the Whitey’s Fitness and Body Shop barbell workout/fundraiser on Monday, Sept. 3. The event was put together to support Lindylou Escabarte, who has been combating breast cancer.

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Mindful dancing

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Published on Monday, September 17, 2018

Dementia research program launches in rural communities

By Cassandra Wehrhahn

Neepawa Banner & Press

On Wednesday, Sept. 12, the Brandon University and Trent University launched a research program centred on people living with dementia in rural communities.

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Not just a cannon, a cause to remember

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Published on Monday, September 17, 2018

Neepawa Legion rededicates historical monument

Photo by Cassandra Wehrhahn

Christine Waddell (centre), representing M.P. Robert Sopuck, posed with the cannon behind the newly revealed plaque with members of the military, the RCMP, and MLA Eileen Clarke (second from right).

By Cassandra Wehrhahn

Neepawa Banner & Press

This past Saturday, Sept. 8, the Neepawa Legion (#23) held a rededication ceremony for its long-standing 100 year old German cannon, officially making it a marked historical monument and memorial.

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