Tribute to Tourism coming to Gladstone
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- Published on Wednesday, June 6, 2018
By John Drinkwater
Neepawa Banner & Press
The 15th Annual Tribute to Tourism Awards Gala will take place on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at the Gladstone Community Centre. These awards recognize and celebrate the exceptional individuals, businesses, organizations, and communities within the Westman region that have made significant contributions to tourism development and promotion over the past year.
Time to cool off on a hot summer day
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- Published on Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Photo By Eoin Devereux
Soon this pool will be teeming with swimmers. The Neepawa Swimming pool will be opening its doors to let people of all ages dive into the inviting embrace of cool waters.
By Cassandra Wehrhahn
Neepawa Banner & Press
It’s that time of year again. With sweltering heat a consistent part of our lives once again, people are setting up air conditioners and leaving on fans. Summer is right around the corner! This means that the Neepawa swimming pool will soon open.
Change of command for Air Cadets
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- Published on Tuesday, June 5, 2018
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
The #9 Royal Canadian Air Cadets hosted their 77th annual ceremonial review on Thursday, May 24 at the Yellowhead Arena in Neepawa. The event also featured the formal change of command for the squadron, as Captain Ryan Hunt has taken over the position from Captain Amanda Gregorash.
A fair time in Neepawa
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- Published on Monday, June 4, 2018
A busy weekend at the Chamber Fair
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
A mixture of family-friendly activities kept everyone entertained at the fifth annual Neepawa and District Chamber of Commerce Fair. Saturn Shows, based out of the Arborg region, set up their midway at the Neepawa Agricultural Fair Grounds, which is where many of the Chamber’s activities also took place. To go along with the midway itself, some of the other notable activities at the fairgrounds included barrel races, classic car show and shine and beer gardens.
Golfers struck by lightning in Neepawa
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- Published on Monday, June 4, 2018
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
A Neepawa man was hospitalized on Thursday, May 24 after being hit by lightning during a round of golf. The victim, who was part of a foursome of golfers, was struck by the weather phenomenon in the early evening while on the 11th hole of the Neepawa Golf and Country Club.
