Ag Expo to showcase industry
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- Published on Friday, March 31, 2017
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
A couple of months ago, Cam Tibbett, who manages Munro Farm Supplies in Neepawa and serves as VP of the Neepawa Natives Hockey Club, started pondering about the team, the Ag industry and the impact both have on the area. Tibbett wanted to re-capture some of the excitement that buzzed around the former Neepex Trade Show from a few years back and set up an event that would showcase the Ag industry. Tibbett teamed up with Matt Lowry, Scott Newton and others to approach the Ag industry people about the concept.
Performers ready to take stage for Fine Arts Festival
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- Published on Friday, March 31, 2017
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
As performers are putting the final polish on their performances, the organizers of the 51st annual Neepawa and District Fine Arts Festival are setting the stage. Taking place April 6-8 at Knox Presbyterian Church, in Neepawa, the event offers singers and pianists a chance to hone their skills, have some fun and possibly win some scholarships.
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Gladstone worried about health care future
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- Published on Thursday, March 30, 2017
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Gladstone residents are concerned about the state of healthcare in their community and recently voiced those concerns to representatives of Southern Health-Santé Sud. Over 100 people packed the Senior’s Drop-In Centre on Monday, Mar. 27 to hear a presentation from Regional Health Authority CEO Kathy McPhail regarding the future of services in Gladstone. Other RHA reps in attendance included vice president of Medical Denis Fortier, executive director Marian Woods and the director of Health Services for Gladstone and MacGregor, Shirley Guenther.
Kaleidoscope wraps up successful season
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- Published on Thursday, March 30, 2017
By John Drinkwater
The Neepawa Banner
The final concert in this season’s Kaleidoscope series played to a full house at the Roxy Theatre on Saturday, Mar. 25. Lisa Brokop brought her Patsy Cline Project to a very appreciative audience, with many there clapping, stomping their feet and often singing along. Band members Amber Baur, Darren Savard and Darcy Johnston enhanced Lisa’s vocal talents with Patsy Cline songs and with some of her own compositions.
Rivers Police presentation for 50 Plus
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- Published on Thursday, March 30, 2017
By Myrtle Wooldridge
Secretary
Two dozen 50 Plus members and one guest met on March 23. Vice-president Hugh Depencier welcomed members and the meeting opened with singing of O Canada. It was agreed to send a $50 donation to Rolling River Festival of the Arts.
