Babysitting course returning to Neepawa this summer

Miranda Leybourne 
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The Town of Neepawa is once again putting on a course to teach young adults the ins and outs of babysitting. The course, which will take place on Saturday, July 29 at the town office building 275 Hamilton Street, is aimed at children aged 11 to 15 years.

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Movie night helps make 150 count

Kate Jackman - Atkinson
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NACI Grade 12 student Kassia Hollier made $150 count for children and youth in the community. Hollier had been chosen as a recipient of one of RBC’s Make 150 Count grants, which gives Canadian youth $150 to put towards the betterment of their communities. 

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NACI chorale provides songs 'n' sweets

Chorale

Photo by John Drinkwater

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An evening of delightful music was presented by the NACI Chorale’s presentation of Songs and Sweets on Tuesday, June 6, at Knox Presbyterian Church. Under the direction of Blair Chapman, the concert also included solo and group performances, with musical accomplishment by Carolyn Durston, Dasha Chekovskaya and Blair Chapman. Cookies, cakes and refreshments were available at the conclusion of the concert.

Pictured: “Every time we say goodbye“, sung by NACI Chorale.

Youth forum focuses on past, present and future

Kate Jackman - Atkinson
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For Kailyn Hanke, Canada’s past and future collided in Halifax last month. NACI Grade 10 student and HOPE member Hanke travelled to Halifax to take part in one of four regional Canada 150 & Me forums. Across Canada, the forums brought together a total of 150 students to talk about issues facing Canadians. Hanke was one of 36 students attending the Halifax event, which focused on immigration and diversity, with the forum itself taking place at Pier 21, the historic point of entry for many Canadians. 

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It Takes Guts returns to Neepawa

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A charity rodeo event returns to Neepawa this weekend, as the fourth annual It Takes Guts barrel race is set for Sunday, June 18 at the Fairgrounds.

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