Homebodies - 'I don't know how to love this many cars...'
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- Published on Saturday, March 18, 2017
By Rita Friesen
The Neepawa Banner
Old favourite books take their turn on the nightstand. Back again and loved as much as when I first read it is “My Grandfather’s Blessing”, stories of strength, refuge and belonging, by Rachel Naomi Remen. The stories are from her work, a counsellor for those with chronic and terminal illness, and from her life, the daughter of survivors of the Holocaust. She grew strength and faith from her grandfather, a scholar of the Kabbalah, the mystical teachings of Judaism. It is the type of book that each page provides an opportunity for introspection and growth.
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Patsy Cline Project coming to Neepawa
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Kaleidoscope Concert Series
Lisa Brokop is a name we have been hearing in Canadian music for several years. Her newest album, The Patsy Cline Project, was released in 2015. It includes seven Patsy Cline songs and three original songs and on March 25, Kaleidoscope Concert Series presents the Patsy Cline/Lisa Brokop concert at the Roxy!
Proposals sought for CN property development
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- Published on Friday, March 17, 2017
Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The redevelopment of the former CN property, at the heart of Neepawa, is moving one step closer to becoming a reality. On Feb. 22, the Town’s Economic Development department issued a request for proposal (RFP) for the redevelopment of the site.
‘You are to France, true heroes.’
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- Published on Friday, March 17, 2017
Left to right: Minnedosa veterans Fred Oberg and Alexander Abel, pictured with the French Legion of Honour medal affixed to their left lapel.
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
On Monday, March 13, two Minnedosa veterans received the French Legion of Honour, that nation’s highest military and civic distinctions, in a ceremony at the Minnedosa Legion. Duane LaCoste, president of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 138 said, “ It is an honour to make a few comments about two of our veterans, Fred Oberg and Alexander Abel, as they are being recognized by the Government of France for their service in that country during World War II.”
Neepawa Natives fans enjoy post-season pep rally
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- Published on Friday, March 17, 2017
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
After an extended absence from the post-season, it’s hard to fault fans of the Neepawa Natives for wanting to celebrate the occasion. Just over 200 people did exactly that as they gathered at the Yellowhead Hall on Sunday, March 12 for a pep rally. These pre-game festivities, put together by the booster club, allowed fans a chance to mingle in advance the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) club’s first home playoff game in seven years.
