Camp Day deemed a success
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- Published on Saturday, June 13, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
More than 18,000 youth from across Canada, including a pair from Neepawa, will go to camp this year thanks to your generous support during Tim Hortons Camp Day. The annual fundraiser, held on Wednesday, June 3, saw all the proceeds from coffee sales donated to the Tim Horton Children’s Foundation to send kids from low-income homes on a camp experience. Tim Hortons was able to raise $12.4 million in total on a national level.
Neepawa's Manitoba Youth Job Centre open for business
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- Published on Friday, June 12, 2015
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The Neepawa Banner
The Neepawa Manitoba Youth Job Centre is open once again for the summer! Centres across Manitoba are in their 40th year of successfully supporting youth employment in Manitoba. The Neepawa Manitoba Youth Job Centre (MYJC) is sponsored by Manitoba Children and Youth Opportunities in partnership with The Neepawa Chamber of Commerce, and serves the communities of Neepawa, Arden, Birnie, Eden, Franklin and Riding Mountain.
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New book guides readers on a tour of Manitoba's rich history
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- Published on Friday, June 12, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
Part travel guide, part educational guide, the recently published book “Ancient Heartland” aims to educate Manitobans about the natural history around them. “Anywhere you look in Manitoba, there’s something really special,” said Manitoba-based author and publisher Barbara Huck. On June 2, Huck stopped at Neepawa’s Access 2 Books to talk about the book.
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Jack Houston now a french knight
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- Published on Thursday, June 11, 2015
By Sheila Runions
Banner Staff
The Second World War battle in Europe was considered over by June 6, 1944 but because much more work was done by soldiers after that date, the French government also recognizes all those who served until mid-July. To commemorate the 70th anniversary of D-Day on May 8 and the following military operations, France is accepting applications from all surviving veterans who assisted in their country’s liberation; the final date for applications to the French Consulate is July 31. Upon receipt of said application that country will present its Ordre national de la Légion d'honneur, the highest order in that country. Created on May 19, 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte, the order is generally, although not exclusively, awarded for military service. The French National Order of the Legion of Honour, rank of knight, was officially presented to Kenton’s Jack Houston on Friday, June 5.
Church to combat child poverty
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- Published on Thursday, June 11, 2015
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United Church of Neepawa
Members of the Mission and Service committee of the Neepawa United Church want you to know more about child poverty. They’ll soon unveil plans for a series of events designed to raise awareness of a problem which they believe poses a moral dilemma for us all. The plans also include a fund-raising component.
