Hockey Night in Canada hat auction a success
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- Published on Thursday, March 10, 2016
Photos by Ginny Collins. The hats lined up prior to the auction.
By Banner Staff
The Neepawa Banner
On March 5, the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation held its annual hat auction. The popular fundraiser was run in conjunction with a viewing of Hockey Night in Canada, featuring the Jets vs the Montreal Canadiens. The hat auction totalled $10,100 in sales and the whole event netted over $7,000 for the foundation.
Kaleidoscope presents Fortunate Ones
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- Published on Wednesday, March 9, 2016
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The Neepawa Press
Fortunate Ones, the Juno nominated Newfoundland folk-pop duo, consider themselves fortunate to pursue their dreams. This award-winning pair are singer/guitarist Andrew James O'Brien and singer/pianist/accordion player Catherine Allan. They weave hope, harmony and heart into their music.
Looking back - 1966: Hanson awarded trip to UN
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- Published on Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Photo courtesy of Cecil Pittman Archives. 80 years ago: Neepawa’s original General Hospital rests overlooking “The Flats” to the south.
By Cecil Pittman
The Neepawa Press
80 years ago Friday, March 6, 1936
Farmery asks Council to rezone land
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- Published on Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Neepawa Town Council Briefs: Tuesday, Mar. 1
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The Farmery Brewery has requested a change in the zoning bylaw at its new proposed location. The business would like to establish their new brewing facility at the former Mazergroup location, on Highway 5 north. The property however, must be rezoned from commercial to light industrial. Council is reviewing the request. A decision is expected in the near future.
Legion supper provides funds for new HMK playground
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- Published on Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Photo by John Drinkwater. From left: Mary Murray (who donated quilt), Laurie Kohinski (president, Legion Ladies Auxiliary), Rose Lee (convenor-supper/meat draw donation), Leslie Dyke (treasurer, HMK Parent Council), Allen Hanke (HMK principal). Foreground: Wyatt Njegovan and Kylie Frowerk.
By John Drinkwater
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
On Feb. 25, members of the Neepawa Legion Ladies Auxiliary (LLA) presented a cheque to Hazel M. Kellington school. Principal Allen Hanke explained that Legion Ladies Auxiliary organizer Eleanor Jarvis approached him with an idea of a supper to raise funds for the new playground. A similar event occurred two years ago, whilst developing a climbing wall in the gym.
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