Young flight enthusiasts take to the sky over Neepawa
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While these Neepawa Grade 6 students’ feet are back on the ground, their minds are probably still in the clouds after returning from a flight with pilot Russ Hamilton. The students participants in COPA for Kids, a program where they learn about aviation. Photo by Eoin Devereux
By Eoin Devereux
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Just over 50 grade six students from Neepawa and Carberry recently took to the air for a flight they will not likely soon forget. The youngsters were participants in COPA for Kids, a program where they learn about aviation thanks to a partnership between the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) and the Beautiful Plains School Division.
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Neepawa ready for MJHL meetings/draft
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By Eoin Devereux
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Neepawa is the centre of the junior ‘A’ hockey world this weekend, as the town serves as host to the 2015 Manitoba Junior Hockey League bantam draft.
My perspective - Across the ages
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By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
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In the last month or so, it seems as though I have had frequent occasion to talk to some seniors within our community. It all started about a month ago, when I was gathering stories our VE Day special. During that time, I got a front row seat to stories from World War II, both at home and abroad.
Robert Johnston latest recipient of France's highest honour
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Second World War veteran, Robert Johnston, was presented with the Knight of the Legion of Honour medal for his part in the liberation of France. The medal was presented by Bruno Burnichon, Consul of Winnipeg’s French Consulate, at Gladstone’s Third Crossing Manor in front of friends, family, fellow veterans and Gladstone Legion #110 members. (Photo by Penny Rodgers)
By Penny Rodgers
For the Neepawa Banner
Mr. Bruno Burnichon, Honorary Consul of France, was in Gladstone on Friday, May 29, to present the Knight of the Legion of Honour medal to Robert Johnston (Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada).
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