National Film Day coming to Neepawa's Roxy Theatre
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- Published on Monday, April 16, 2018
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Roxy Theatre Board
For the second year, the Roxy Theatre in Neepawa will be showing a free movie as part of National Canadian Film Day. On Apr. 18, Reel Canada, a non-profit organization that celebrates Canada through film, negotiates with studios and distribution companies to allow communities to show Canadian films at no cost. This year, the Roxy will be showing the animated feature, Ballerina.
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Looking back - 1968: CNR train derailed
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- Published on Monday, April 16, 2018
By Jessica Morton
Neepawa Banner & Press
80 years ago. Tuesday, April 19, 1938:
Good Friday was the firstreal nice day in April and if the wind continues to be from the South for the next 40 days as tradition has it, warm weather is assured. Farmers in the district have begun work on the land, starting off in high speed the busy season.
Volunteers excited about 2018 NACTV Showcase
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- Published on Monday, April 16, 2018
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
Local talent will be taking centre stage on Thursday, Apr. 19 at NACTV’s annual Showcase. The event is a combination of a talent show and telethon and serves as the community access television station’s major fundraiser of the year. In 2017, the event was able to raise a grand total of $8,310, which went directly towards the operating costs of the station. Showcase emcee and NACTV board member Don Walmsley said they’re hoping to build off those previous numbers with an even better 2018.
Local author ready for book launch
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- Published on Sunday, April 15, 2018
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
One of western Manitoba’s most intriguing new authors is showcasing her debut work of fiction in Neepawa. On Wednesday, Apr. 18., the Neepawa Public Library will serve as host for the formal book launch of LenoraBuffi’s new novel, Vista.
Out of Helen's kitchen - Bread Pudding
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- Published on Saturday, April 14, 2018
Helen Drysdale
Neepawa Banner & Press
I love rum and raisin ice cream so when I came across this rum and raisin bread pudding I had to try it. It’s a twist on an old fashioned comfort food. The recipe is on the smaller side so if you have a large group to feed, just double it. It called for bread in the recipe but I used 3 whole wheat buns and that worked well.
