NACTV takes part in local TV hearings
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- Published on Friday, February 5, 2016
By Kira Paterson
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) held a public hearing late in January that focussed a lot of discussion on local television stations. The hearing was held in Gatineau, Que., where stations from all across Canada were represented. Neepawa Access Television (NACTV) was represented by president and CEO Ivan Traill.
New veterinarian serving Neepawa area
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- Published on Thursday, February 4, 2016
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
On Feb. 1, the Neepawa Veterinary Clinic welcomed a new vet to the practice, Dr. Rhian Beever. Beever joins Dr. Liz Ostendorf at the mixed animal practice operating out the Neepawa and District Veterinary Clinic building.
‘Relic’ Derby helps out Neepawa Rifle Club
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- Published on Thursday, February 4, 2016
Photo by Eoin Devereux. On Jan. 30, area snowmobilers hit the trails riding their vintage machines for the Neepawa Junior Rifle Club’s first ever Relic Poker Derby.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Snowmobile enthusiasts recently took to the trails to support a local community group, as the Neepawa Junior Rifle Club hosted a Relic Poker Derby. The event, held on Saturday, Jan. 30, featured participants using snowmobiles to travel to several checkpoints and drawing a playing card at each one. The object was to have the best poker hand at the end of the run.
C.P. Holiday Train making a stop in Neepawa
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- Published on Thursday, February 4, 2016
Banner file photo.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The Town of Neepawa has been selected to be a tour stop for the 2017 CP Rail Holiday Train.
Inspire Studio connects local artists
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- Published on Thursday, February 4, 2016
Photos by John Drinkwater. The official opening of the Inspire Studio of Fine Art attracted large groups of artists and area residents.
By John Drinkwater
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The grand opening of the Inspire Studio of Fine Art took place on Saturday, Jan. 23. This gem, located on Minnedosa’s Main Street, is owned by Marlies Soltys, a renowned creator of mosaic.
