SCBL all-stars play in Provincials
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- Published on Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Press
The Neepawa Cubs were well-represented at Senior ‘AA’ All-Star Provincials in Brandon, this past weekend. Five players from the squad were selected to be part of the Santa Clara Baseball League (SCBL) all-star team. Those players were Garrett Rempel, Ian Kerkowich, Kevin Levandosky, Josh Loewen and Jason Vinnell.
Neepawa Natives sign goaltender
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- Published on Wednesday, July 26, 2017
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The Neepawa Press
The Neepawa Natives have signed Eastman Selects goaltender Noah Morin for the upcoming Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) season. The Lorette native was a key member of the surging Selects team who took the eventual league champion Winnipeg Wild to a decisive game five match up. During the regular season, the 17-year old accumulated at 17-14-0 record, with a goals against average of 2.44 and save percentage of .913.
A senior’s story: Merv Drayson
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- Published on Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Wayne Hildebrand
The Neepawa Press
Merv Drayson was born in 1924 in Neepawa, the first son of Charles and Gladys Drayson (Hockin). “It was a beautiful February day. Water was running down the streets,’’ With a smile Merv added, “At least that was what I was told.”
Looking back - 1987: Interest free loan proposal gets cool response from ag minister
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- Published on Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Cecil Pittman
The Neepawa Press
80 years ago Friday, July 30,1937
The CNR has decided to discontinue the use of its horse drawn express wagon in the local service and the truck provided for this purpose will be put into operation next month.
70 years ago Thursday, July 31, 1947
After breaking the high jump record in Brandon, Bob Baker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Baker, of Neepawa, went on to win the junior “A” high jump at the Canadian track and field championships in Edmonton, Alberta. To bring home the title, Bob leapt a height of 5’ 7 1/8” (1.74 m). Another Manitoban, Winnipeg’s Miss. Betty Mitchelle won the 100 meter women’s dash.
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