The Neepawa Chamber of Commerce holds a banquet
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- Published on Saturday, February 3, 2018
Photo by Micah Waddell
The officers of the board of the Neepawa Chamber of Commerce were elected and sworn in on Jan. 29 consisting of renominated members and new members alike. The board is now as follows, Jeff Braun, Clinton Davie, Scott Dyke, Kevin Cook, Tracey Wehrhahn, Pam Miller, Kelly McGhie (filling in for Tammy Wilson), Marilyn Crewe and Mitch Hutton (not pictured). This group of outstanding individuals will be responsible for the operation of the Chamber of Commerce for 2018.
Jessica Morton
Neepawa Banner & Press
This year’s Neepawa and District Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on Jan. 29 at the Neepawa Curling Rink. The evening started off at 6 p.m. with some refreshments and light conversation around the room as people started to arrive. Supper was announced at 7 p.m. by chamber past president, Scott Dyke, who also provided some entertainment/ trivia games for the night. Trivia question winners, with the fastest correct answers, were awarded $5 in Neepawa Chamber Bucks. Before supper began Neepawa’s mayor, Adrian de Groot, said grace.
Neepawa Rotary in support of Neepawa Natives
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Photo By Micah Waddell
Neepawa Rotarians Ron Nordstrom (left) and Don Schmall (right) present Ken Waddell, Neepawa Natives Board president and Dustin Howden, Neepawa Natives head coach with a cheque for $400. Nordstrom is the Rotary Club Auction Chair and the donation, which will be used to produce framed team photos for the players and staff, was given in appreciation for the players who helped during the 2017 Rotary Auction. Don Schmall is the 2018 Neepawa Rotary President.
Out of Helen's kitchen - Pork Parmesan
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Helen Drysdale
Neepawa Banner & Press
On cold winter days I like to cook my supper in the oven. It helps the house feel warm and cozy and gives it a lovely smell.
Homebodies - Bored? Only slightly…
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Rita Friesen
Neepawa Banner & Press
Sitting there on the big black chair, a dog on my lap and another at my feet, I realized that it was half past dog bath time. My dogs smelt, well, doggie. Miss Daisy in particular is scissor shy. It takes the concentrated assistance of a dog whisperer to clip her nails and trim the tags. Baths she is okay with, a shower, really. Henry Hoover stands moderately well for a hair cut, not enjoying, just enduring. It is too early to really give them a short cut, but the feathers on their feet already bring salt from the roads and it will only get worse with spring.
Charity Box-a-thon ready to go a few rounds
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- Published on Friday, February 2, 2018
Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Baner & Press
BOXE Neepawa Combat Sports and Fitness Club has scheduled a charity Box-a-thon for Saturday, Feb. 10. Club owner and operator Derek Pearson said the money that’s raised from the event will be split equally between the Boxing Club and Neepawa and Area Palliative Care. “In terms of how it will support the club, the money will go towards the purchase of some new equipment. Some new heavy bags, things like that.
