Rivers rodeo athlete has cousins, alumni to thank for involvement

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Photo by Darrell Nesbitt. Beau Bridgeman may have watched family members before him, however, he is the timed event competitor to set your eyes on today.

Submitted by Darrell Nesbitt

The Neepawa Banner

Like it or not, the rodeo lifestyle has been etched in the mind and soul of a Rivers grade 12 student for quite some time, thanks to cousins’ involvement prior to his sister joining the Junior Division of the Manitoba High School Rodeo Association (MHSRA) when that youngster was seven.

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McCreary goes Mediterranean

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Submitted photo. The McCreary Travel Club, consisting of eight students, two teachers and five adults, took a 10 day tour of Greece and Italy, including a stop at the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, where this picutre was taken. 

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The McCreary Travel Club

Nearly two years ago, a group of students, parents and school staff gathered together in McCreary School to discussed potential destinations for their second community trip. The choice that was made proved to exceed the expectations of all of those who went on the trip. An excited group of 15, including students, educators and adults, signed up for a trip of a lifetime to various destinations in Italy and Greece.

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‘Something I’ll remember for the rest of my life’

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Photo by Eoin Devereux. Sarah McCauley and Dan Nicksy stopped in Neepawa as part of their walk across Canada.

By Eoin Devereux

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Earlier this week, Neepawa was a quick rest stop for a fascinating journey of self discovery and the search for what it is to be Canadian. Sarah McCauley of Toronto, along with her traveling companion Dan Nicksy, arrived in town as they continued their cross-Canada walk.

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Strong finish to Anti-Bullying Week

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Photo by Jason Nadeau. Jerry Sereda capped off a week of events and activities that ran throughout Turtle River School Division, with performances at schools in Alonsa, Glenella and Ste. Rose (pictured).

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Turtle River School Division

Turtle River School Division finished off a great week of activities and events in different schools strong with local country musician Jerry Sereda.  

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Bigger Than That! tour comes to McCreary

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Photo by Jason Nadeau. Ryan Laird, a Canadian born, Nashville-based musician performed for Turtle River School Division students in McCreary on April 12. 

By Jason Nadeau

Turtle River School Division

On April 12, Turtle River School Division hosted two-time Canadian Country Music Award nominated recording artist Ryan Laird with his “Bigger Than That!” tour.  

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