Filipino culture showcased

By Kira Paterson

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

For those who didn’t make it out to Folklorama in Winnipeg this year, there is still a chance to take in another culture without the two hour drive and city traffic. On Saturday, Aug. 27, members of St. Dominic’s Catholic Church in Neepawa are putting on a Filipino Cultural Festival at the Yellowhead Hall. 

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Family fun to fund felines

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Submitted Photo. Speck is a kitten that Cats TNR & Rescue found at one of their cat colonies in the Riding Mountain community. He had been abandoned at three weeks old, so the group rescued him and he has been pre-adopted already.

By Kira Paterson

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

The community of Riding Mountain is currently home to a large number of feral cats and Cats TNR & Rescue is doing what it can to remedy this. The organization currently has a project going on there, but needs more funds to support it. So, they are organizing a Family Fun Day on Sunday, Sept. 4, from 12 to 5 pm at the curling rink grounds in Riding Mountain. 

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Kelwood fair a fun time for all

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Photos by John Drinkwater. Lots went on during the Kelwood fair on Aug. 13. A parade, horse show, competitions, and more. Here’s just a few of the highlights. Above left: Josie Megison and Krista Gervin driving miniature pony, “Flame”, at Kelwood Fair Horse Show. Above right: Ray Gork and Tyler Todoruk take part in the Chore Team competition. 

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Above left: Cindy Hafner aboard the Cafe 37 parade entry. Above right: Kids enjoying the popular Velcro Climbing Wall at the Kelwood Fair.

Rapid City Beach committee begins improvements

By Sheila Runions

Banner Staff

After council asked for citizen support earlier this year, Rapid City Reservoir and Beach Committee was organized in June. The committee is comprised of two representatives each from the chamber, wildlife association, Lions club, one LUD councillor and one Oakview councillor. Chairman Jim Meakin says, “Our committee was formed on the request of RM of Oakview, to work with all levels of government on identifying problems and searching for solutions; it is time to look at answers. The RM has been very progressive and very helpful; I want to commend them for looking ahead to form this committee and in providing funding. There’s a lot of intelligent people on this committee; we are able to communicate well with different levels of government so far and we’re getting some positive feedback. ”

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Rotary gets a lesson on living abroad

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Photos by Kira Paterson. At the Rotary lunch on Wednesday, Aug. 10, Nikki Tomoniko was the featured guest, making a presentation about her year in Switzerland on Rotary exchange. Her presentation was a “how to” guide on making the most of a Rotary exchange and the things she discovered while she was on hers. The presentation was broken into a step-by-step process, including sections on the decision, the arrival, what it’s like to live with a host family, what school is like, how to get involved in programs, making friends and getting good meals from the Rotary meetings.  

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