Filipino culture showcased
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- Published on Thursday, August 18, 2016
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.
Family fun to fund felines
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- Published on Thursday, August 18, 2016
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.
Kelwood fair a fun time for all
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- Published on Thursday, August 18, 2016
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.
Above left: Cindy Hafner aboard the Cafe 37 parade entry. Above right: Kids enjoying the popular Velcro Climbing Wall at the Kelwood Fair.
Portage Padres win Santa Clara championship
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- Published on Wednesday, August 17, 2016
The Portage Padres celebrate their first SCBL Championship.
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
A historic run of dominance in the Santa Clara Baseball League (SCBL) has come to an end, as the Portage Padres have defeated the Minnedosa Mavericks three games to one in the championship series. This marks the end of a decade long run for the Mavericks as the top team in the SCBL
