Community helps family on way to recovery
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- Published on Thursday, February 18, 2016
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
A family from Brookdale has been receiving immense support from friends and strangers over the past few weeks. In January of 2015, Rob Hollohan was in a snowmobile accident and suffered a severe brain injury. He has since been on the road to recovery and the family cannot afford the latest therapy he needs. A friend of the family, Kylia Carew, set up a gofundme account on Jan. 28 of this year to help raise the money they need.
Neepawa Fire Chief addresses Rotary luncheon
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- Published on Thursday, February 18, 2016
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Long time Neepawa Fire Chief Scott Gibson laid out his department’s plans at the Neepawa Rotary meeting on Feb. 12.
“We have two exciting things happening, one is the new fire truck and the other is the new fire hall,” said Gibson.
Neepawa shows its support for NACTV
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- Published on Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Photos by Eoin Devereux and Kira Paterson.
On Thursday, Feb. 11, NACTV held Showcase, their annual talent show fundraiser. The event was hosted at the Roxy Theatre and broadcast across Canada. Showcase raised just over $9,000 on the night and donations since have put the final count past the $10,000 mark, which was the goal.
RME/Neepawa Natives pancake brunch a success
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- Published on Tuesday, February 16, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
A pancake fundraiser has rustled up some extra support for the Neepawa Natives. The community brunch, held on Tuesday, Feb 16 was organized and hosted by Rocky Mountain Equipment. RME is also serving as the game sponsor for the Native’s next home game on Wednesday, Feb. 17 against the Selkirk Steelers.
Quilts bring comfort
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- Published on Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Submitted photo.
Since 2000, Victoria’s Quilts Canada has been distributing handmade quilts to provide physical and spiritual comfort to cancer patients and survivors. Local resident William (Bill) Mabon (centre) recently received a quilt from Victoria’s Quilts Canada Neepawa chapter members Marg VanBuskirk (left) and Audrey Heffell (right). Mabon’s wife Maggie says that the quilt is a perfect size and is soft and lightweight. “We wanted to express our appreciation to Victoria’s Quilts and each and every person who had a hand in sewing the quilt,” said Maggie, continuing, “It’s such a blessing, it reassures us that there are a lot of kind and loving people in the world.” Neepawa is the only Manitoba branch of the national charity and last year, they made over 78 quilts.
