Provincial award for Yellowhead Chiefs Sam Geekie
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- Published on Friday, February 5, 2016
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The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Yellowhead AAA Midget Female Chiefs forward Sam Geekie was recently awarded the Premier’s Healthy Living Award for Youth. The award recognizes the achievements of young Manitobans who are positive role models for other children and youth in promoting healthy lifestyles and is awarded to 10 Grade 12 students across the province. The award includes a $500 bursary and a medal recognizing the achievement.
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Right in the centre - There comes a time
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- Published on Friday, February 5, 2016
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
There comes a time in every person’s life where they have to look after themselves. It happens every day. We set aside our work, our public obligations and we feed ourselves, we sleep, we look after the personal stuff. If we don’t, it makes for a very unhealthy life.
Neepawa biathletes compete at Falcon Lake
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- Published on Friday, February 5, 2016
Josh and Zac Enns
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
A pair of local athletes recently took aim at the top prize in their sport. Zac and Josh Enns, both of Neepawa, participated in a Biathlon Manitoba Cup competition Jan. 30-31 at Falcon Lake. Biathlon is a winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.
New veterinarian serving Neepawa area
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- Published on Thursday, February 4, 2016
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
On Feb. 1, the Neepawa Veterinary Clinic welcomed a new vet to the practice, Dr. Rhian Beever. Beever joins Dr. Liz Ostendorf at the mixed animal practice operating out the Neepawa and District Veterinary Clinic building.