Homebodies - First World problems….

Rita Friesen
Neepawa Banner & Press

Unfortunately, a pair of my black leather dress gloves went AWOL. I know from where they disappeared. Now, alas, I have to wear my brown leather dress gloves with my black boots. I know how very petty that sounds even as I write it. But I want black gloves with black boots. I have almost always had black gloves with black boots. See how very deep my problem is? And I know it is a first world problem.  There are many even in this first world country in which I live that do not have any gloves to go with any boots. In Third World countries the situation is often dire to the point of little or no clothing or clothing choices.

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Neepawa tourism stakeholders plan new brand

Banner Staff
Neepawa Banner & Press

Neepawa and area may be launching a new branding process for tourism. In recent years, and especially since the demise of the world renowned Neepawa Lily Festival, there has not been a coordinated branding effort in the area. In the past few years, the Town of Neepawa has spent almost zero dollars on tourism but has stepped up with a major commitment of $10,000 per year for three years to cover start-up costs for new tourism initiatives. Travel Manitoba’s contribution is rounded up to $25,000.

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Let's talk science a big hit with kids

Banner Staff 
Neepawa Banner & Press
 
The Let’s Talk Science event was sponsored by the Whitemud Watershed Conservation District and the Beautiful Plains Recreation Commission. The event was coordinated by Nicole Synchyshyn Director of Recreational Services at the Town of Neepawa who said, “Thanks to the sponsorship we were able to offer the event free of charge." 

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Brookdale mens bonspiel

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Brookdale Men's Bonspiel First Event winner  was the Chad Sahulka rink from Brandon. Picture shows from L to R Lead Keith Murkin, Second Brady Sahulka, Third Donovan Hickson and Skip Chad Sahulka congratulated by Brookdale CC President Kelly Evans.

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Brookdale Men's Bonspiel Second Event was won by the Mathew Kulbacki rink from Neepawa.  Picture shows from L to R Lead Darryl Kulbacki, Second Kyle Csversko, Third Cody Jakubowski and Skip Mathew Kulbacki congratulated by Brookdale CC President Kelly Evans.

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Brookdale Men's Bonspiel Third Event was won by Darrell Loree rink from Brookdale. Picture shows from L to R Lead Ray Drysdale, Third Adrian Kurmann, and Skip Darrell Loree congratulated by Brookdale CC President Kelly Evans.  Missing from picture, Second Brian McKee.

Looking back - 1968: Seven digit dealing arrives in Brookdale

By Cecil Pittman

Neepawa Banner & Press

80 years ago. Tuesday, January 18, 1938: The biggest storm of the season hit the district Saturday night, continuing most of Sunday. Drifts were piled several feet deep by the steady wind, closing side roads to auto traffic. A snow plow came through from Portage La Prairie Sunday and returned Monday morning, opening up that highway. A redeeming feature of the storm was that the temperature was not severe.

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