Bird sanctuary future optimistic
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- Published on Friday, August 19, 2016
Banner file photo. The meeting organized by the Town of Neepawa to determine what will happen to the Bird Sanctuary revealed that the community is willing to step up when necessary to keep the birds here.
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Things are looking up for Neepawa’s Bird Sanctuary following a community meeting held on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Jake Birch, who has been the main caretaker of the birds and the sanctuary itself for 16 years, is stepping down at the end of August, along with George Burnett, who stepped up to help Birch whenever he wasn’t able to tend to the birds.
Local band celebrates Joni
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- Published on Thursday, August 18, 2016
Photos by John Drinkwater. On Saturday, Aug. 6, Route 10 Collective performed another sold out concert at the Onanole Community Hall, highlighting the music of Joni Mitchell. Above (from left): Alyse McKillop-Richards, Cam McKillop, Logan McKillop, Iain Edye, Deanna Dupuis and Don Kille after the encore, “Raised on robbery”. Below: Alyse McKillop-Richards singing “Chelsea Morning”.
Beautiful Plains Museum season drawing to an end
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- Published on Thursday, August 18, 2016
By Lea Heschuck
Beautiful Plains Museum
It’s hard to believe that summer is almost over! With the end of summer also comes the final days that the Beautiful Plains Museum is open for the season. September 5 will be your last day to visit the museum until we reopen in May.
Everybody loves a parade
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- Published on Thursday, August 18, 2016
Photos by Diane Ruzycki. Above left: Chas Lambert drives the mini-chuck wagon, a popular attraction that was part of Gladstone Fair. Above right: The Austin Hick Chicks Equestrian Drill Team marched in the parade and then later entertained the crowd at the fairgrounds.
The 2016 edition of the Gladstone Fair was a huge success. This year, it ran from Aug 10-14 and drew in large crowds from across the region. A big part of the festivities was the always entertaining parade, held on Saturday, Aug. 13.
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.
