NACI Varsity Tigers ready for basketball provincials

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Published on Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Photo by Eoin Devereux. The NACI Tigers are looking forward to competing for another banner this weekend in Souris.

By Eoin Devereux

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The Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (NACI) Tigers varsity girls basketball team is optimistic about its chances for victory heading into the Provincial “AA” Championship. The event, which is set for Mar. 17-19 in Souris, will feature the best basketball squads from across Manitoba. Neepawa earned its place in the tournament by winning the Zone Seven Championship and the regional qualifier earlier this month.

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Female Chiefs defeat Westman in semi-final

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Published on Thursday, March 10, 2016

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After nine days off following a first round sweep of the Interlake Lightning, the Yellowhead AAA Female Midget Chiefs finally returned to the ice on Wednesday, Mar. 2. The team began a semi final series against the Westman Wildcats at the Communiplex in Shoal Lake.  

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Neepawa Natives 2015-2016 award winners

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Published on Thursday, March 10, 2016

Kyle McDonald & Brayden Atkinson shared the Most Valuable Player Award. Presented by Team President Ken Waddell and BMO manager Trisha Phinney.

The Neepawa Natives handed out their 2015-2016 player awards after their final game of the MJHL season on Friday, Mar. 4. 

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Local bowlers qualify for Nationals

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Published on Thursday, March 10, 2016

Submitted photos. (Left) Vivian Cullen receives an award from  Henry Timmer, Manitoba Five Pin Member. (Right) Kadence Madden.

By Eoin Devereux

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A pair of bowlers from Minnedosa have won provincial honours and are heading to the National Championship.

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