Where are they now? - 1970-1971 Pee-wees
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- Published on Thursday, February 23, 2017
By Rick Sparling
The Neepawa Press
Rick Fraser graduated from NACI in 1977 and went to the University of Manitoba for a year, before heading to Brandon, where he graduated with a degree in Science. He applied for the R.C.M.P and during his waiting period, drove truck for almost a year. He was accepted in 1982, at which time, he married Anita Harkness (they graduated from NACI together). Rick had several postings over the years, all in B.C., including postings in Kelowna, Houston, Cranbrook, Quadra Island, Duncan and is currently in Ladysmith. He is still active with running and biking. The Frasers have two children, Chelsea and Ben, and they have three grandchildren.
Bud 'n Bloom looking to grow
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- Published on Thursday, February 23, 2017
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The ongoing search for extra space continues for Budz ’n Bloom Daycare. The facility, which currently operates out of a 4,400 square foot location on Hamilton Street in Neepawa has been working for over two years on a multi-phased expansion plan. On Tuesday, Feb. 7, staff and board members provided an update to Neepawa Town Council on their progress.
Looking Back: 1967: Neepawa Natives are provincial champs
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- Published on Thursday, February 23, 2017
By Cecil Pittman
The Neepawa Press
80 years ago. Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1937: Last Friday, the Neepawa Winter Club held another of their semi monthly meetings. About 40 young people met at Brookers and from there hiked to Howden’s hill where two hours or more were spent skiing and tobogganing. When all were feeling a little the worse for the strenuous exercise they returned to the club rooms, where hot-dogs and coffee were served. After the last crumb had been stowed away, dancing came next on the program, with music supplied by Verne Lord and Al Brooker.
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Local idea takes flight
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- Published on Thursday, February 23, 2017
By Kate Jackman Atkinson
The Neepawa Press/Neepawa Banner
For one young Neepawa artist and entrepreneur, what started as a small idea has really taken flight. At last fall’s What’s the Big Idea, Kennedy Baker, a Grade 12 student at NACI, pitched her new business venture, Ken’s Kustom Kicks. She came away from the entrepreneurship conference and competition as one of four prize winners, taking home a $300 award from the Minnedosa and Beautiful Plains Credit Unions for the best overall idea. As well as the award, she left with proof that she might be able to turn her passion for art into a career.
Fun event to showcase Canada's top winter activities
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- Published on Monday, February 20, 2017
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
In honour of Canada’s 150th birthday, the Neepawa Cross Country Ski Club has organized an event combining three of the country’s favourite winter sports. The first ever Snowathlon will take place Feb. 26 and feature sledding (tobogganing), snowshoeing and cross country skiing.
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