Observation - August 10

By Addy Oberlain

Neepawa Banner & Press

Many thoughts are crowding my mind. Some one once wished that they were old and did not have all the challenges and stresses they had when they were middle aged. I believe we will be challenged till we die and be tempted to get stressed out about it each day still living.

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It’s time to save the lake!

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Photo by Eoin Devereux

 Minnedosa Beach and Lake on Monday, Aug. 6. 

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

Over the past 100 years, Minnedosa Lake has become a cornerstone for the community. A small group of local residents are working together to ensure it stays that way for at least a 100 more.

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Get your runnin’ shoes on!

Miles for Mental Health Fun Run is right ‘round the corner!

By Cassandra Wehrhahn

Neepawa Banner & Press

Next week on Sunday, August 19, the second annual Miles for Mental Health Fun Run will be coming to the Flats in Neepawa. Miles for Mental Health aims to raise awareness of the connection between mental wellness and physical activity, and to use physical activity to help with mental health challenges.

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Family fun at Threshermen’s Reunion

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

It was another successful year for one of the province’s most engaging celebrations of agriculture, as the 64th annual Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion and Stampede was held in Austin from July 26-29. 

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Charolais Youth Association hold Conference in Brandon

 

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The junior aggregate award winners L-R: Champion Jorja Beck, SK; Reserve Champions Madisyn Robertson, of Neepawa MB and Cade Wright, AB)

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On July 24, 2018, 67 youth, approximately 60 adults and 70 head of cattle from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec as well as 11 youth from the United States, Sweden, United Kingdom, Estonia, New Zealand and Australia descended on the Keystone Centre  in Brandon for the annual Canadian Charolais Youth Association Conference and Show.

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