Kaleidoscope wraps up successful season

By John Drinkwater

The Neepawa Banner

The final concert in this season’s Kaleidoscope series played to a full house at the Roxy Theatre on Saturday, Mar. 25. Lisa Brokop brought her Patsy Cline Project to a very appreciative audience, with many there clapping, stomping their feet and often singing along. Band members Amber Baur, Darren Savard and Darcy Johnston enhanced Lisa’s vocal talents with Patsy Cline songs and with some of her own compositions.

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Rivers Police presentation for 50 Plus

By Myrtle Wooldridge

Secretary

Two dozen 50 Plus members and one guest met on March 23. Vice-president Hugh Depencier welcomed members and the meeting opened with singing of O Canada. It was agreed to send a $50 donation to Rolling River Festival of the Arts. 

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Reg and Andres: A return engagement

Reg-Andreas

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The Neepawa Banner

Returning to Neepawa, by popular demand on Monday, April 3, is the dynamic duo, Reg Downey and Andreas Flensted. Their concert last October was so well received that they have planned a return visit, this time at the Roxy Theatre. Folks who attended the October concert were heard to comment, “I felt so uplifted!”, and “I didn’t want it to end!”.

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Glenella X-Country Ski Club: 2016-2017 season report

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The Neepawa Banner

The Glenella X-Country Ski Club had a successful season, in spite of the extreme change in temperatures and snow fall this winter. The heavy and sudden arrival of snow in December allowed for the trails to be groomed and the season opener at the ski warm-up shack. Local families came to hit the trails, try skiing for the first time, buy a season membership and enjoy hot cocoa and the cozy warmth of the shack’s wood stove.

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February Heart and Stroke campaign raises over $4,000

By Jean Borchardt

Campaign Manager, Neepawa Heart and Stroke

The February Heart and Stroke Campaign has come and gone and I'd like to take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt appreciation to everyone who donated to this year’s campaign and to all the wonderful people who came forward to give of their time to sit at the Neepawa Gladstone Co-op, Harris Pharmacy, Kinsmen Kourts and Yellowhead Manor to gather donations.

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