Young flight enthusiasts take to the sky over Neepawa
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- Published on Friday, June 5, 2015
While these Neepawa Grade 6 students’ feet are back on the ground, their minds are probably still in the clouds after returning from a flight with pilot Russ Hamilton. The students participants in COPA for Kids, a program where they learn about aviation. Photo by Eoin Devereux
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
Just over 50 grade six students from Neepawa and Carberry recently took to the air for a flight they will not likely soon forget. The youngsters were participants in COPA for Kids, a program where they learn about aviation thanks to a partnership between the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) and the Beautiful Plains School Division.
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Robert Johnston latest recipient of France's highest honour
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Second World War veteran, Robert Johnston, was presented with the Knight of the Legion of Honour medal for his part in the liberation of France. The medal was presented by Bruno Burnichon, Consul of Winnipeg’s French Consulate, at Gladstone’s Third Crossing Manor in front of friends, family, fellow veterans and Gladstone Legion #110 members. (Photo by Penny Rodgers)
By Penny Rodgers
For the Neepawa Banner
Mr. Bruno Burnichon, Honorary Consul of France, was in Gladstone on Friday, May 29, to present the Knight of the Legion of Honour medal to Robert Johnston (Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada).
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BP Museum opens for the season
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- Published on Thursday, June 4, 2015
By Lea Heschuk
Curator, Beautiful Plains Museum
Hello! My name is Lea Heschuk and I am the curator of the Beautiful Plains Museum again this year. I am excited to be back and am looking forward to another great season here at the museum!
Neepawa Council briefs - June 4th, 2015
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- Published on Thursday, June 4, 2015
Banner Staff
Museum request:
Representatives with the Beautiful Plains Museum formally presented Town Council with a proposal for land use in the former CN land. The museum had a lease with C.N. Rail for land use but no formal arrangements with the Town itself.
Adopt a Grandpa a grand success
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- Published on Thursday, June 4, 2015
(L to R) Contest winners Gerrard Ballad, Allison Aglangao, Sidney Poettcker and Katya Ivanetz.
