Where are they now? Provincial champions, 1989-‘90 Midgets

TATN-Feb-15-2017

By Rick Sparling

The Neepawa Press

Dan Caruk (coach) grew up on the farm at Pine River, MB and graduated from high school in Ethelbert. He went to Flin Flon and was a brakeman for the Hudson Bay Mining & Smelting Co. until 1973, at which time, he began his career with the RCMP, his first posting being at the Winnipeg Airport. His postings took him to Thompson, Neepawa and Dauphin, where he still resides. Dan married Betty Lesiuk from Gilbert Plains and they had two children, Shane in 1972 and Curtis in 1974. They have five grandkids. Dan worked for 15 years in security at Assiniboine College in Dauphin after retirement from the RCMP. He owned the Dauphin Brewers Senior Baseball team from 1993 – 2003 and currently watches a lot of his grandkids' hockey games. 

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Full day of activities planned for Louis Riel Day

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

The Neepawa Press/Neepawa Banner

With a variety of events, this year’s Louis Riel Day celebrations in Neepawa are shaping up to offer something for everyone. Organized though the Leisure Services department, the Town of Neepawa’s events will run from noon to 3 p.m. Leisure Services manager Amanda Novak explained that this year, all of their events will take place at the Flats, “We wanted to keep it all in one area, so people could get to go to all of the activities.” 

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Looking Back: 1987: Drop In Centre construction runs into delays

By Cecil Pittman

The Neepawa Press

80 years ago. Friday, Feb. 12, 1937: Earl Murray went to Winnipeg Monday, a member of the Alec Russell rink of Kelwood, to take part in the Winnipeg bonspiel. 

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Water rate increase receives approval

By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Press/Neepawa Banner

Neepawa residents will start paying more for water a little later this year. On Thursday, Feb. 2, the Public Utilities Board (PUB) approved a revised water and wastewater rate for the Town, effective July 1, 2017, 2018 and 2019. Before the increase is enacted, the Town will embark upon informing the public on the upcoming change and how it impacts them. As part of that effort, a notice to customers including the decision found in the PUB order, will be sent in the next quarterly billing. Changes to the rates will likely not be noticed by ratepayers until they receive their September water bill.

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HMK close to fundraising goal for new play structure

By Miranda Leybourne

The Neepawa Press

Hazel M. Kellington School (HMK) in Neepawa is well on its way to having a brand new play structure in the south side of the playground, thanks to fundraising by staff, students and community members.

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