Jam Fest returns to Neepawa
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- Published on Friday, July 15, 2016
Photos by Diane Ruzycki. Left: Some of the artwork on display at the outdoor artshow during Jam Fest 2015. Right: A musician performs a piece as part of the Jam Fest 2015 festivities and events.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
What do you get when you combine the sound of live music, the sights of local art and culture and the taste of freshly produced jams and foods? For ArtsForward, it hopes you’ll get everything you need for a perfect summer day in Neepawa. The non-profit group has organized Jam Fest for Saturday, July 23.
Housing proposal approved
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- Published on Friday, July 15, 2016
Photo by Eoin Devereux. The building at 244 Hamilton Street in Neepawa.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
A proposal to redevelop 244 Hamilton Street in Neepawa has been approved. Naseer Chaudhry, who is the current mortgage holder on the property, was interested in renovating the space into one commercial space on the main floor and five bachelor suite units on the second floor, with a separate entrance in the back.
Fundraising golf day set for Saturday
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By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
A Neepawa family who knows all to well the financial and emotional costs of dealing with cancer, are supporting an organization that was there for them in their time of need. The Delaloyes, with assistance from Debbie Strelczik and the Neepawa Golf and Country Club, have organized the Super Alyx Golf Tournament for Saturday, July 16.
Runway Drag Races
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Photo by Diane Ruzycki. This dragster is one of many different vehicles at the event last year.
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The 16th annual Yellowhead Roadrunners Runway Drag Races have a big matchup planned for the intermission. Bert de Koning, president of the Yellowhead Roadrunners, will be racing against the host of the drag racing TV game show Pass Time, Brett “Big Schwag” Wagner.
New details emerge about alleged assault
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By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
In the July 1 edition of the Neepawa Banner reported that local resident Ivan Traill had been charged with assault. Additional information has become available.
