Playoff decides winner of golf championship in Neepawa
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- Published on Monday, August 10, 2015
(L to R) Senior Champion - Mike Martin, Lisa Andersen of Golf Manitoba, Amateur Champion Wade Wetelainen and Junior Champion Stefan Lavalle
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
Wade Wetelainen saved his best effort for when it mattered the most during the Men’s Rural Golf Championship, held at the Neepawa Golf and Country Club (NGCC) on Aug 8-9. The 23-year-old from Dryden shot a 3-under round of 69 on the final day of competition to come from behind and send the event to sudden death.
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Successful first meet for Blue Dolphins
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- Published on Friday, August 7, 2015
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The Neepawa Banner
The Neepawa Blue Dolphins swim team had their first swim meet of the summer in Neepawa on July 19. Over 108 swimmers attended and the Blue Dolphins had 30 swimmers competing. The coaches are Allie Birnie and Dariane Roe. The team has a lot of new swimmers this season and they did so well at their first competition.
'I learned so much and I did so many amazing things.'
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- Published on Friday, August 7, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
When Amandine Polain returned home to Belgium on July 25, she brought back more than a suitcase full of maple syrup. The Rotary exchange student brought home a year’s worth of memories, friendships and a newfound appreciation of Canada.
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My perspective - Which do we want?
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- Published on Friday, August 7, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
When it comes to the viability of rural Canada, one of the most important factors is connectivity. It can’t be underestimated.
