‘You are to France, true heroes.’
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Left to right: Minnedosa veterans Fred Oberg and Alexander Abel, pictured with the French Legion of Honour medal affixed to their left lapel.
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On Monday, March 13, two Minnedosa veterans received the French Legion of Honour, that nation’s highest military and civic distinctions, in a ceremony at the Minnedosa Legion. Duane LaCoste, president of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 138 said, “ It is an honour to make a few comments about two of our veterans, Fred Oberg and Alexander Abel, as they are being recognized by the Government of France for their service in that country during World War II.”
Neepawa Natives fans enjoy post-season pep rally
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By Eoin Devereux
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After an extended absence from the post-season, it’s hard to fault fans of the Neepawa Natives for wanting to celebrate the occasion. Just over 200 people did exactly that as they gathered at the Yellowhead Hall on Sunday, March 12 for a pep rally. These pre-game festivities, put together by the booster club, allowed fans a chance to mingle in advance the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) club’s first home playoff game in seven years.
Hospital, Foundation benefit from quality competition
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By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
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On Feb. 28, the Neepawa hospital and Beautiful Plains Community Foundation were recipients of a $750 donation from Rolling Acres Colony and the Prairie Livestock Expo. The expo, which is a multi-species livestock show with over 140 exhibits, was held Dec. 14 at the Victoria Inn in Winnipeg.
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NACI hoping to get more girls into apprenticeship program
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- Published on Thursday, March 16, 2017
Katelyne Morton (Grade 11) along with mentor trainers Brent and Rob at This N That Manufacturing in Neepawa.
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Thanks to leadership and opportunity at Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (NACI), young women in high school are being encouraged to joining traditionally male-dominated trades and industries.
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Rock stars: Team Ursel off to Canadian Senior Championship
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- Published on Thursday, March 16, 2017
From left to right: Coach John Csversko, Fifth Wanda Rainka, Lead Brenda Walker, Second Tracy Igonia, Third Gwen Wooley and Skip Terry Ursel.
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
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On March 15, over 100 friends and well-wishers gathered at the Arden Community Centre for a send off for Team Ursel. The curlers are headed to the 2017 Canadian Senior Championships, being held March 18-25, in Fredericton, NB.
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