My Neepawa - Birds of a feather

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Photo by Sonya Paterson.This angry wren was chirping away at Sonya Paterson while she took this picture.

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Works by local artists displayed at Red River Ex

1-Gwen Baryla

Submitted photos. Gwen Baryla had three pieces accepted into the Create at the Red River Ex Juried Art Show. This piece, called Rhythm, is on display at ArtsForward as part of the Hands On exhibit.

 
By Kira Paterson

The Neepawa Press/Neepawa Banner

Two local artists had their work on display at the ‘Create at the Red River Ex’ Juried Art Show, from June 17 to 26, in Winnipeg. Gwen Baryla of Neepawa had three of the four paintings she submitted accepted to be in the show. Shannon Desjardins, also of Neepawa, had two paintings in the show and placed second in the amateur division. 

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From storm to sun

4-Rain-Storm 

11:44 am 

5-Rain-Storm

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Photos by Eoin Devereux

From a massive mid-day storm to a sunny afternoon. The weather in Neepawa has made a 180 degree turn is a short amount of time.

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Looking Back - 1996: Decision to close highway approach up to Langford Council

Looking back - July 20

1966: Roy Rush retires from the CNR after 48 years of service.

By Cecil Pittman

The Neepawa Press

Week of July 20, 2016

80 years ago - Tuesday, July 14, 1936

Over 200 were present at the Legion picnic at Riverbend Park Wednesday afternoon. There were races for the children and softball for the younger boys with suitable prizes. In the evening, the Legion ladies and men encountered in a ball game with the former winning, according to them. The Legion Band gave a concert, which was much appreciated. 

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A super day for Super Alyx and family

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By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Press/Neepawa Banner

When it mattered most, the people of Neepawa stepped up to support a local family in their effort to assist CancerCare Manitoba and Ronald McDonald House. Just under 200 people participated in some or all of the festivities surrounding the Super Alyx Golf Tournament and Dinner, which were held on Saturday, July 16. 

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