Fine Arts Festival a year round endeavour
- Details
- Published on Monday, November 27, 2017
Submitted
Neepawa Banner & Press
Preparations are well underway for one of Neepawa’s longest running annual showcases. Though the 52nd Neepawa and District Fine Arts Festival is not scheduled until Apr. 8-11, 2018, at the Knox Presbyterian Church, the behind the scenes work by the executive committee is ongoing throughout the year.
The Peter and Duncan Henderson Outfit
- Details
- Published on Sunday, November 26, 2017
Submitted Photo
(Left to right) Peter and Duncan Henderson with a Cornell portable steam engine and a Wide Awake Separator
Submitted
Manitoba Agricultural Museum
Peter Henderson was born near Carleton Place, Ontario in 1860 into a large family. His brother, Duncan, was born in 1863. Mr. Henderson Senior died in 1874. Peter went to work in a woolen mill near the Henderson Farm.
Observation - November 23, 2017
- Details
- Published on Sunday, November 26, 2017
Addy Oberlin
Neepawa Banner & Press
The other day I was listening to a DVD with marching band music.
Farm Credit Canada supports Handi-Van
- Details
- Published on Sunday, November 26, 2017
Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has contributed some financial support to Neepawa’s Handi-Van service. On Tuesday, Nov. 21, FCC relationship management associate Theresa Francis presented Handi-Van chair John Pottinger, with a cheque for $1,500. Each year, FCC supports notable community causes and capital projects in Neepawa, Minnedosa, McCreary, Brookdale, Carberry and other communities.
Local ballerina shines on big stage
- Details
- Published on Saturday, November 25, 2017
Submitted Photo
Rapunzel Ford of Neepawa performed in the travelling production of the Moscow’s Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker in Brandon on Monday, Nov. 20. Ford performed as the sleigh child (pictured).
Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
Auditioning for a major stage production such as the Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker would be a nerve-racking endeavour for even the most experienced performers. But for five-year-old Rapunzel Ford of Neepawa, it was just another chance to dance.
