St. Patrick’s Day luncheon to benefit Victoria’s Quilts
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- Published on Saturday, February 27, 2016
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Anyone wanting to get more into the Irish spirit this St. Patrick’s Day can do so while supporting a good cause this year. The Neepawa branch of Victoria’s Quilts is putting on an Irish stew luncheon fundraiser on St. Patrick’s Day.
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Carberry sweeps Neepawa in THHL playoffs
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- Published on Friday, February 26, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The Neepawa Farmers’ playoff run has come to an end in disappointing fashion, as the team has been swept by the Carberry Plainsmen in three straight games. The final straw was a 7-0 loss on Thursday, Feb. 25, to close out the best-of-five series.
Women of Distinction to be recognized Mar. 3
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- Published on Friday, February 26, 2016
By John Drinkwater
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The YWCA Brandon will be hosting the 29th Annual Women of Distinction Awards Gala on March 3 in the UCT Pavilion, Keystone Centre. This event honours the achievements of women from the Brandon, Westman and Parkland regions and is a major fundraiser for the YWCA Brandon.
From within the Banner coverage area, Emma Gray is a nominee in the Young Women 16-21 category.
NACI Varsity Girls are Zone Seven champs
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- Published on Friday, February 26, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The NACI Tigers varsity girls basketball team has turned winning into a habit, as they have claimed their second straight Zone Seven Championship. The Tigers cemented their latest title banner on Thursday, Feb. 25, by defeating the Elton Sabers 52-45.