Family Drop-in Centre in Neepawa to open soon
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- Published on Thursday, September 1, 2016
By Kira Paterson
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
At the end of September, families in the community of Neepawa will have a place to find resources and ask questions. Several local agencies and organizations have banded together to start up a pilot project of a family resource drop-in centre.
A final farewell to Evans Bowling Lanes
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- Published on Thursday, September 1, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
A public auction was held on Tuesday, Aug. 30 at Evans Bowling Lanes and Mr. Ribs restaurant in Neepawa. For many people, this would be their last chance to see the interior of the buildings before being demolished, to make room for new development.
Hole in one!
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- Published on Thursday, September 1, 2016
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The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The Neepawa Golf and Country Club was home to a special hole in one on Monday, Aug. 15, as 10-year-old Kyle Gilmore of Kelwood aced the 125 yard 18th hole using his driver.
Museum in Arden holds ‘soft opening’
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- Published on Thursday, September 1, 2016
Photos by Kira Paterson. Above left: Some old children’s winter clothing and a sled are part of the pioneer section. Above right: Part of the school section of the museum was a bookshelf full of old school books and classic novels like Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift.
On Wednesday, Aug. 24, the Lansdowne Heritage Resource & Tourism Committee (LHRTC) held their first open house at the new museum in Arden. The event was meant to get locals in to see what artifacts the museum has so far and hopefully inspire some of the attendees to donate historical items they might have.
Fundraiser for St. Dominic’s a hit!
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- Published on Thursday, September 1, 2016
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By Kira Paterson
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Last Saturday, the community got a chance to take in a sample of the Filipino culture. St. Dominic’s Catholic Church in Neepawa organized the fundraising event showcasing the background of many of the area’s newcomers.The money raised goes to fund the church’s Raising the Roof fund, to help pay for a new roof for the building. As of Aug. 31, the exact amount raised is still unknown. About 570 people came out to experience the sights, sounds and flavours of the Philippines.
