Where are they now? Catching up with individuals

By Rick Sparling

The Neepawa Press

Alvin Cameron - 1956-1957 West Park School Junior Red Wings: Alvin Cameron (aka Suzie) left school to work as a farm hand for Ed Sage for a year and then went on to work for Bill Tinkler, at Neepawa Lumber.

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Looking back - 1977: Hart wins Manitoba Angus Queen crown

By Cecil Pittman

The Neepawa Press

80 years ago. Friday, April 2, 1937: Fire about11:00 a.m. on Wednesday destroyed the large barn on the farm of R. Bray, south of town. It’s believed to have been caused by a lantern. All stock in the barn at the time was saved, with the exception of three small calves. A large quantity of feed was also destroyed. The loss is covered by insurance. The Town fire brigade responded to the call but the flames had gained such headway that it was impossible to do anything except protect adjacent buildings.

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Planning begins for Mental Health walk

By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Banner

Preparations are underway for a community event that’ll bring awareness to a subject very few people openly talk about.  Several volunteers recently met at the Neepawa Town Office to discuss the Miles for Mental Health Fun Run. The premise of the event, which is planned for Aug. 20 in Neepawa, is to give families and businesses the chance to participate in a walk/run in support of those struggling to maintain mental wellness. 

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Canvassing for local cancer services

Cancer-Canvass

Audrey Heffell (left) and Iris Kooting (right) are showing off the name tags and bags the volunteer canvassers will have with them during the Central Plains Cancer Care Services door to door campaign. Photo by Jessica Hares-Lawless.

 
By Jessica Hares-Lawless

The Neepawa Press

During the month of April, Central Plains Cancer Services (CPCS) will be going door-to-door collecting donations for their annual canvass. Central Plains Cancer Services is a non-profit organization that raises money for their many programs which help people who are going through, survived or have had a close relationship with someone who has cancer. 

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Rivers recreation report - Apr. 3, 2017

By Laura Gillingham

Recreation Manager

March has been a very busy month, and it does not look like we will be slowing down any in April! March was host to numerous successful programs including: Art Night Out put on by Nicole Metzger, multiple stick ‘n’ puck/public skate events, a Rock and Read program, a Ready, Set, Grow program, a four-week Kids in the Kitchen program and two out-of-town hockey tournaments.

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