Cubs fall to Mavericks in Santa Clara season opener

By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Press/Neepawa Banner

The start of the Santa Clara Baseball League season did not go the way the Neepawa Cubs had hoped it would, as the team was shutout by the Minnedosa Mavericks 7-0.  The game was played on Wednesday, May 18 in Minnedosa and was one of four opening night matches on the Santa Clara schedule.

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Fatal crash claims one victim

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By Spruce Plains RCMP

Traffic was slowed to a stop yesterday evening, following an accident on Highway 5, north of Neepawa.

RCMP reports that on May 19, just before 5:00 pm, the Minnedosa RCMP were called to a report of a collision involving two vehicles on Highway 5 near Road 98 N, in the RM of Rosedale.

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Town looking for local photos

By Kira Paterson

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

The Neepawa municipal website is undergoing a major overhaul and the renovators need the community’s help. 

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Students learn about entrepreneurship

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Submitted photo. Students from NACI’s Grade 6A class with their Junior Achievement certificates.  The students spent two afternoons learning about financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work readiness skills.

By Banner Staff

The Neepawa Banner

Students are often taught that success means “getting a good job” after graduation. Many are not aware that launching a business is a viable career option that can bring them amazing opportunities. 

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Neepawa MYJC open for business

By Michael Macaraeg

Neepawa and area MYJC Youth Engagement Leader

The Neepawa Manitoba Youth Job Centre is open once again for the summer! Centres across Manitoba are in their 41st year of successfully supporting youth employment in Manitoba. The Neepawa Manitoba Youth Job Centre (MYJC) is sponsored by Manitoba Department of Education and Training in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and serves the communities of Arden, Birnie, Brookdale and Eden.

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