Kelwood Playground opens

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By John Drinkwater

The Neepawa Banner

On Sunday, August 9, the long awaited official opening of Kelwood's playground took place. Residents Tara Bauer, Esther Engbrecht, Jodi Fraser and Lynn Wetherill formed the Kelwood Playground and Wellness Committee last year, following a need to provide a facility for kids and families to enjoy in the community.

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Local art work on display

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(Pictured - Ram Ignacio)

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

The Neepawa Banner

This summer, the windows at It’s Time in Neepawa have become a rotating gallery of artwork and inspiration. Last week, NACI student Ram Ignacio completed his second piece of window art for the store, a Marilyn Monroe inspired chalk drawing.

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Black Bear sighting near Neepawa

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Town of Neepawa Statement

The Town of Neepawa is alerting the public that an adult black bear was recently spotted in the Park Lake area.

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Neepawa Skate Park needs a new home

By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Banner

The Town of Neepawa wants to know if there’s any local interest in the construction of a new, permanent skate park. The current seasonal park, located north of the RCMP building, has been in service for just over 10 years. The original cost for materials and assembly for the ramps in 2005 was around $10,000, with the majority of that investment provided by the Town. 

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$13,000 raised from DQ Treat Day

 

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By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Banner

The little bit of ice cream makes for a nice treat on a hot summer day. For many people in Neepawa, that treat likely tasted just a little bit sweeter recently when its purchase meant you were helping out a good cause.

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