Neepawa ready to help chip away at cancer
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- Published on Thursday, June 21, 2018
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
The Canadian Cancer Society wants you to hit the greens in Neepawa for a quick round of golf. The organization, in partnership with the Neepawa Golf and Country Club [NGCC] has organized the Chipping Away at Cancer tournament for Friday, June 22. The event has been organized as a four-player scramble and will raise funds that will go towards cancer research. In total, 20 teams have committed to the fundraiser, which includes a round of golf and a dinner.
A little bit of everything at the Traveller’s Day parade
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- Published on Thursday, June 21, 2018
Photos By John Drinkwater
The Lord Selkirk RFM Pipe Band were a popular entry in the parade.
By John Drinkwater
Neepawa Banner & Press
The 63rd annual Brandon Traveller’s Day Parade commenced at 11:00 a.m. on the corner of 6th Street and Rosser Avenue on June 9. Coordinator, Norm Joss, said over 100 different units participated in Saturday’s event, which included floats, four marching bands, military vehicles, veteran cars and horses.
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Polynesian food and culture visits Polonia
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- Published on Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Photos By Ken Waddell
The line up was long but the wait wasn’t as people quickly filed past the mountains of food at the Polonia supper.
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
Polonia is a tiny community located in a valley part way to the top of Riding Mountain. It boasts a fabulous view, steep forested hills, a few homes, a beautiful church and a fine community hall. On June 10, the Polonia hall was the setting for a community picnic and a fabulous supper, Polynesian style.
NWA fundraiser is on target
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- Published on Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Clay shooting event a success
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
The clay targets were flying through the air recently and it was for a good cause during the Neepawa Wildlife Association’s (NWA) ninth annual clay shoot. The event, which featured over 50 shooters, was held on Sunday, June 3 and served as a fundraiser for the club. In total, just over $2,000 was raised, through a combination of registrations, sponsorships and donations.
Lessons learned at Farm Safety Day
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- Published on Wednesday, June 20, 2018
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
Agriculture is one of the most dangerous professions in the world. The most recent federal report indicates that there are 85 fatalities, on average on Canadian farms every year. While that number is a grim reality for the industry, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), along with support from the Neepawa UCT and the Beautiful Plains Ag Society, are doing everything they can to ensure that our area’s youth understand the danger and avoid the risk.
