BMO supports Victoria Quilts
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- Published on Thursday, January 26, 2017
Photo by Eoin Devereux
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Audrey Heffell of Victoria Quilts Canada accepts a cheque for $1,500 from BMO branch manager Trisha Phinney. The donation, which is from BMO’s Volunteer Employees Grant will assist the local chapter of the national charity in their efforts.
Journey for Sight roars through Neepawa
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- Published on Thursday, January 26, 2017
By John Drinkwater
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On Saturday, Jan, 21, snowmobilers taking part in the Lion’s Journey for Sight stopped in Neepawa for some lunch.
Animal charity receives large donation
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- Published on Thursday, January 26, 2017
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
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Local charity Cats TNR & Rescue got a nice surprise last month, a $2,000 donation. The unexpected donation came with being recognized with a Rescue of Choice award by a subdivision of The Laing Family Foundation, as part of their 2016 Animal Lives Matter campaign. The award is funded by Gateway Coin.
Smart device donations to help students in Guatemala
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- Published on Wednesday, January 25, 2017
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
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When retired teacher Ron Nordstron heads to Guatemala next month, he’s hoping to have more than just books in his suitcase. Nordstrom, of Neepawa, is taking part in a Rotary teaching exchange and will be spending a month at the Joya Verde School in Guatemala, helping to train and support the school’s teachers.
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Where are they now? Bantam BB provincial champions 1954-55
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- Published on Tuesday, January 24, 2017
By Rick Sparling
This feature by local author and sports historian Rick Sparling attempts to locate and catch up with the teams featured in Sparling’s most recent book, Amateur Hockey in Neepawa: A Scrapbook.
Wes McAmmond received his teacher's certificate from the Winnipeg Normal School and later received his Masters in Education at the University of British Columbia. He taught at Central School and was principal at West Park School. He initiated the public school hockey program, which ran from 1938 until 1962. Wes also taught at Manitoba Teachers College and the Faculty of Education at the University of Manitoba. Wes loved music, belonged to the Shriners and the Neepawa Lions Club. Most notably, Wes was heavily involved in coaching and managing minor baseball and hockey. He passed away in ‘05 at the age of 94.
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