Neepawa shows its support for NACTV

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Photos by Eoin Devereux and Kira Paterson.

On Thursday, Feb. 11, NACTV held Showcase, their annual talent show fundraiser. The event was hosted at the Roxy Theatre and broadcast across Canada. Showcase raised just over $9,000 on the night and donations since have put the final count past the $10,000 mark, which was the goal.

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RME/Neepawa Natives pancake brunch a success

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By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

A pancake fundraiser has rustled up some extra support for the Neepawa Natives. The community brunch, held on Tuesday, Feb 16 was organized and hosted by Rocky Mountain Equipment. RME is also serving as the game sponsor for the Native’s next home game on Wednesday, Feb. 17 against the Selkirk Steelers. 

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Quilts bring comfort

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Submitted photo.

Since 2000, Victoria’s Quilts Canada has been distributing handmade quilts to provide physical and spiritual comfort to cancer patients and survivors. Local resident William (Bill) Mabon (centre) recently received a quilt from Victoria’s Quilts Canada Neepawa chapter members Marg VanBuskirk (left) and Audrey Heffell (right). Mabon’s wife Maggie says that the quilt is a perfect size and is soft and lightweight.  “We wanted to express our appreciation to Victoria’s Quilts and each and every person who had a hand in sewing the quilt,” said Maggie, continuing, “It’s such a blessing, it reassures us that there are a lot of kind and loving people in the world.” Neepawa is the only Manitoba branch of the national charity and last year, they made over 78 quilts. 

Looking back - 1986: Kinsmen selling tickets for the Thaw Draw

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Neepawa Press archives. 30 years ago, Thursday, Feb. 20, 1986: Kinsman Dave Zeke ponders when this car will fall through the ice.

By Cecil Pittman

The Neepawa Press

80 years ago Tuesday, February 18, 1936

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Speaking of energy...

By Terry Radcliffe

Submitted Article

Rivers Collegiate’s Grade 10 students will kick off Talk Energy Week (Feb. 20-27) activities with their participation in the Manitoba Sustainable Energy Association (ManSEA) conference, What’s Cooking?

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