Area residents give back
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- Published on Friday, June 10, 2016
Last weekend, teams of Neepawa-area residents showed their support by fundraising and taking part in two charity events.
Submitted photo. Members of Team Josie Pedersen took part in the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes, held June 5 in Brandon.
By Banner Staff
The Neepawa Banner
On June 5, Team Josie Pedersen took part in the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes, held in Brandon. All the money raised stays in Manitoba to aid research for Type 1 diabetes.
Concert to help fund repairs to local landmark
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Photo by Kate Jackman-Atkinson. Sidewalk repairs are just one of the projects Knox Presbyterian Church is hoping to undertake.
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
A long-standing landmark in Neepawa is in need of some tender, loving care. The Knox Presbyterian Church, located on the corner of First Avenue and Mill Street, has some repairs that need to get done and the church board is looking to the community for support.
Winnipeg gallery showcasing local artist
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Photo by Christine Waddell. Currently on display at the Wayne Arthur Gallery, in St. Boniface, is artwork by Gerd Behrendt of Riding Mountain and his daughter Angela Lillico of Winnipeg.
By Banner Staff
The Neepawa Banner
Gerd Behrendt of Riding Mountain and his daughter Angela Lillico of Winnipeg are co-hosting an art exhibit this month of their works at the Wayne Arthur Gallery on Provencher Ave. in St. Boniface. Behrendt farmed for a number of years at Langruth and is also a musician. He regularly plays his violin at Country Meadows in Neepawa.
Walk for Alzheimer’s coming to a town near you
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- Published on Thursday, June 9, 2016
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Throughout the month of June, communities across Manitoba are coming together to support those suffering with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. This year marks the 24th annual Walk for Alzheimer’s (formerly called the Memory Walk), raising money for the Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba (ASM).
Welcome to the gun show
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Submitted photo. The Neepawa Wildlife Association’s annual gun and collectibles show included 26 exhibitors with 64 tables. Vendors were happy with the turn out and many plan to return in 2017.
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The guns were out last weekend in Neepawa. On Saturday, June 4, the Neepawa Wildlife Association (NWA) held their annual Gun and Collectibles Show at the Yellowhead Centre Arena. Harris Lowe, one of the organizers of the event, said that although attendance numbers were down, it went really well.
