Diversity, unity and love

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Photos by Eoin Devereux

Just over 300 people took to the streets of Neepawa on Saturday, July 21 for the Walking Parade. The event was a major part of the festivities attached to ArtsForward’s Jam Fest.

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

It was a sweet day in Neepawa on Saturday,  July 21 as the 2018 edition of Jam Fest took to the streets.

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Mazier optimistic about campaign

Former KAP president running for the vacant conservative spot

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Former KAP president Dan Mazier is making a run for the Conservative Party of Canada nomination in Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

While the federal election is still a full 15 months away, Dan Mazier has already spent a fair amount of time hitting the campaign trail, all in an effort is simply earn the right to do it all over again in 2019. Earlier this month, the 54-year-old from Justice put his name forward as a Conservative Party of Canada nominee for the soon to be vacant seat in the Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa electoral riding. Mazier is looking to fill the position currently held by Robert Sopuck, who announced back in May that he will not run in the next federal election.

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Hands On!

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Photo by Eoin Devereux

Pictured are just a few examples of what you can find at the Hands On exhibit at Neepawa’s ArtsForward. Each piece is made by artists in or around the community, and uses a variety of artistic mediums.

 

Cassandra Wehrhahn

Neepawa Banner & Press

If you haven’t stopped in to see the annual Hands On exhibit at ArtsForward already, you’ve still got time.

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Adventures at Clear Lake

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Photo by John Drinkwater

By John Drinkwater
Neepawa Banner & Press

Barry & Dawna Strudland, owners of Woods General Store have opened up a new venture by operating Riding Mountain House, a Bed & Breakfast located close to the Foxtail Cafe on Meadowview Drive.

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Neepawa & District Chamber says thanks for the help

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Photo by John Drinkwater

Jeff Braun (Neepawa & District Chamber of Commerce President) makes presentations to left, Harris Lowe (VP of Neepawa Junior Rifle Club and right, Yves Gillies ( Fire Chief at Neepawa Fire Dept.). Missing: Ken Dalgliesh (Co-President and Facility Manager of the Beautiful Plains Ag Society).

By John Drinkwater
Neepawa Banner & Press

The 2018 Neepawa & District Chamber Fair held in May was a huge success. In a Chamber Fair editorial it was stated, “ It is with thanks to our local sponsors as well as the facility space provided by the Beautiful Plains Ag Society, whose volunteers have been instrumental in assisting with moving tables, small animal display corral space and providing building space for our Saturday evening entertainment.

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