Summer at the food bank

By Sharlette Paddock

Secretary

Summer is almost here! Which means everyone’s normal routine gets traded in for vacations, camps, late night bonfires, visiting family and friends. It is such a wonderful time of year to enjoy the outdoors and our many hours of sunlight. One of the effects of all of us getting out of routine includes the donations to the food bank tend to dwindle for the summer. Unfortunately the use of the food bank does not correlate to this reduction in donations.

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Dauphin RCMP investigate missing person

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Photo courtesy of Manitoba RCMP.

News Release

Manitoba RCMP

Dauphin RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locating Lorne Robinson, 69 years old, who was reported missing on June 12, 2016 from Dauphin, MB. 

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Area residents give back

Last weekend, teams of Neepawa-area residents showed their support by fundraising and taking part in two charity events.

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Submitted photo. Members of Team Josie Pedersen took part in the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes, held June 5 in Brandon.

By Banner Staff

The Neepawa Banner

On June 5, Team Josie Pedersen took part in the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes, held in Brandon. All the money raised stays in Manitoba to aid research for Type 1 diabetes.  

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Concert to help fund repairs to local landmark

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Photo by Kate Jackman-Atkinson. Sidewalk repairs are just one of the projects Knox Presbyterian Church is hoping to undertake.

By Kira Paterson

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

A long-standing landmark in Neepawa is in need of some tender, loving care. The Knox Presbyterian Church, located on the corner of First Avenue and Mill Street, has some repairs that need to get done and the church board is looking to the community for support.

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Winnipeg gallery showcasing local artist

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Photo by Christine Waddell. Currently on display at the Wayne Arthur Gallery, in St. Boniface, is artwork by Gerd Behrendt of Riding Mountain and his daughter Angela Lillico of Winnipeg.

By Banner Staff

The Neepawa Banner

Gerd Behrendt of Riding Mountain and his daughter Angela Lillico of Winnipeg are co-hosting an art exhibit this month of their works at the Wayne Arthur Gallery on Provencher Ave. in St. Boniface. Behrendt farmed for a number of years at Langruth and is also a musician. He regularly plays his violin at Country Meadows in Neepawa.

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