Where are they now? 1970- ‘71 Neepawa Natives
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- Published on Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Photo courtesy of Cecil Pittman archives: Southwest Hockey Champions: 1970- ‘71 Neepawa Natives. Back row: Jim Easton, Ian Kingdon, Norm Koberinski, Harvey Ebner, Barrie Brooking, Les Thomson, Jim Sangster, Bob Jaska, Murray Wilkie and Larry Evans. Front row: Cecil Bolton, Clayton Hainstock, Don Martin, Cecil Pittman, Allan Griffiths, Don Smith (coach)
By Rick Sparling
The Neepawa Press
In the 1970 to ‘71 season, the Neepawa Natives won the South West Hockey League championship. Jim Sangster took his schooling in Stoughton, SK, and graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a degree in Phys-Ed. He became a teacher at the collegiate in Minnedosa from 1970 to 1975 teaching physical education. He worked for the Department of Education, he was Principal at Easterville and Amaranth and finally moved to Grand Rapids, MB, where he was vice principal and taught math and shop. He married Linda Ferland. Jim has three children and eight grandchildren. His main hobby is fly tying and fly fishing. He describes himself as a “professional trout fisherman.”
Local artists help refugee family come to Canada
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- Published on Tuesday, February 7, 2017
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Press/Neepawa Banner
The South Mountain Refugee Sponsorship Committee (SMRSC) is calling on local artists and art lovers to help them bring a refugee family to Canada. The organization, which was founded last September, will be hosting an art auction fundraiser on Saturday, Feb; 11 from 1:30 to 4 pm at the Minnedosa United Church, 48 Main Street South.
Looking Back - 1977: Frampton trophy presented for the first time
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- Published on Tuesday, February 7, 2017
By Cecil Pittman
The Neepawa Press
80 years ago. Tuesday, Feb 9, 1937: Two rinks are representing the local club at the Winnipeg bonspiel this week: Earl Murray, skip; Lorne Mikkelson, Robert Lough and Percy Murray; Don McConghy, skip, Gordon Holmes and Mark Gordon. Donald Bell was on the last rink, but Sunday night he scalded his leg severly and had to be taken to the hospital. Another man will be picked up in Winnipeg to take his place.
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Tiny bins, big problems
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- Published on Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Press Staff
Piles of garbage continue to be a problem in some areas within the Town of Neepawa. On Monday, Feb 6, the Town’s communal bin serving Mountain Ave. and First Ave, between Hamilton St. and Mill St. was overflowing with garbage and recyclables. At this location, recycling is picked up on Tuesday, while garbage is picked up on Wednesday.
Optimism at Chamber AGM
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- Published on Tuesday, February 7, 2017
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Press/Neepawa Banner
After suffering losses in 2015, the Neepawa and District Chamber of Commerce presented a much stronger financial situation at their annual general meeting last week. Held at the Neepawa Curling Club on Jan. 30, the AGM and banquet drew a crowd of about about 50 local business people.
