Have to look the part if you’re playing Old-Time Hockey
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- Published on Thursday, February 9, 2017
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Above left picture: A photograph of the 1933 Relief Camp All Star Team. Above right picture: An exact wool replica sweater made by History in the Making of Ottawa, which will be used during the Heritage Hockey game on Saturday, Feb. 11.
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The Dispatch - Impaired drivers keep RCMP busy
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- Published on Thursday, February 9, 2017
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On Jan. 7, police were patrolling Highway 16 near Franklin, when they came across a truck that was swerving on the road. A traffic stop was conducted to confirm licence and registration validity, as well as, driver sobriety. The male driver of the vehicle displayed signs of alcohol consumption and a roadside screening device was used to check on level of driver sobriety. The male driver failed the test and was arrested for Impaired Driving. The male was brought back to Neepawa detachment where he provided two samples of breath which resulted in readings of 130 and 120 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood. As a result, Jeffrey Cook, of Neepawa, has been charged with Impaired Operation of Motor Vehicle.
Hats off for a community fundraiser
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- Published on Wednesday, February 8, 2017
By Press Staff
The Neepawa Press/Neepawa Banner
With the hats lined up, the stage is set for this year’s NHL Hat Auction on Saturday, Feb. 11. Organized by the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation, committee members Brad Walker (left) and Jamie Denbow (right), explain that this is an important fundraiser for the Foundation.
Where are they now? 1970- ‘71 Neepawa Natives
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- Published on Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Photo courtesy of Cecil Pittman archives: Southwest Hockey Champions: 1970- ‘71 Neepawa Natives. Back row: Jim Easton, Ian Kingdon, Norm Koberinski, Harvey Ebner, Barrie Brooking, Les Thomson, Jim Sangster, Bob Jaska, Murray Wilkie and Larry Evans. Front row: Cecil Bolton, Clayton Hainstock, Don Martin, Cecil Pittman, Allan Griffiths, Don Smith (coach)
By Rick Sparling
The Neepawa Press
In the 1970 to ‘71 season, the Neepawa Natives won the South West Hockey League championship. Jim Sangster took his schooling in Stoughton, SK, and graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a degree in Phys-Ed. He became a teacher at the collegiate in Minnedosa from 1970 to 1975 teaching physical education. He worked for the Department of Education, he was Principal at Easterville and Amaranth and finally moved to Grand Rapids, MB, where he was vice principal and taught math and shop. He married Linda Ferland. Jim has three children and eight grandchildren. His main hobby is fly tying and fly fishing. He describes himself as a “professional trout fisherman.”
Local artists help refugee family come to Canada
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- Published on Tuesday, February 7, 2017
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Press/Neepawa Banner
The South Mountain Refugee Sponsorship Committee (SMRSC) is calling on local artists and art lovers to help them bring a refugee family to Canada. The organization, which was founded last September, will be hosting an art auction fundraiser on Saturday, Feb; 11 from 1:30 to 4 pm at the Minnedosa United Church, 48 Main Street South.
