A tragic death with a silver lining
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- Published on Thursday, February 2, 2017
By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
For the second time in 24 years, this reporter has had to announce the tragic passing of someone by means of a house fire. The first was for Ricky Benn right in Rivers (Jan. 25, 2002) and this one, for Bert Cluney in the Spring Valley district southwest of Rivers, two miles west of Deerboine Colony. William Albert “Bert” Cluney was born Feb. 5, 1926; he died eight days before his 91st birthday.
Mild weather impacts outdoor rink at the Flats
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- Published on Thursday, February 2, 2017
By Miranda Leybourne
The Neepawa Banner
The outdoor rink in Neepawa down at the Flats has been closed due to warmer than expected winter temperatures. Amanda Novak, Leisure Services Manager with the Town of Neepawa, announced the closure via a Facebook post in the group “Coming Events Neepawa and Area” on the morning of Jan. 30.
Big birthday for Finkewich
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- Published on Thursday, February 2, 2017
Photos courtesy of Olga Duncan
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The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
On Jan. 27, Gregory (Harry) Finkewich, celebrated his 106th birthday surrounded by friends and family. About 50 people attended the party, held in the MPR at Country Meadows, in Neepawa.
Historic hockey night in Neepawa
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- Published on Thursday, February 2, 2017
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The Neepawa Natives celebrated a major milestone on Saturday, Jan. 28, as the team played their 1,500th game in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. To commemorate the occasion, several former players and management returned to Neepawa to be a part of the opening ceremony and puck drop.
January was crime stoppers month
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- Published on Tuesday, January 31, 2017
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Manitoba Crime Stoppers
Each year Crime Stoppers programs around the world celebrate Crime Stoppers Month in January to highlight successes and promote their crime fighting initiatives.
