Junior Golf Camp returns to Neepawa
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- Published on Thursday, May 14, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
Starting this week, local kids have the chance to learn that there’s more to the game of golf than the old adage ‘just grip it and rip it’. On Friday, May. 15, the Neepawa Golf and Country Club will begin its annual junior golf camp.
Four Yellowhead Chiefs selected in WHL draft
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- Published on Thursday, May 14, 2015
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By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
Several members of the Yellowhead Chiefs boys bantam hockey team are a step closer to playing in the Western Hockey League. The WHL conducted its annual draft on Thursday, May. 7, in Calgary and saw 231 players born in 2000 from eligible provinces and U.S. states selected. Among those new Western League hopefuls are four players from Yellowhead.
Golf season underway in Rivers
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- Published on Sunday, May 10, 2015
By Jessie Bell
Riverdale Golf Club marked its official season opener with a free pancake and sausage breakfast in their clubhouse on Sunday, May 3. To guide the club this year is Jeff Worth, who accepted the president position last September when long-time president Andy Gerrard stepped down. Maxine Veitch is club secretary, Janice Worth is treasurer and Dustin Veitch is vice-president. Brian Robins is groundskeeper and he will arrange for fellow workers as needed. Gayle Bullee is the clubhouse manager; her assistant is Audrey MacKay.
Boxe Neepawa happy with response to fundraiser
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- Published on Friday, May 8, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
The Boxe Neepawa Combat Sports and Fitness Club recently showcased the artistry and skill of the sweet science. The club hosted an event on May. 2 at the Neepawa Curling Club, which featured boxing demonstrations from some of its members, as well as a live feed from the Floyd Mayweather/Manny Pacquiao championship pay-per-view in Las Vegas.
Neepawa Farmers optimistic about upcoming MSBL season
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- Published on Thursday, May 7, 2015
File photo by Lanny Stewart
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
With the start of the Manitoba Senior Baseball League’s regular season only a few weeks away, the Neepawa Farmers are hoping to construct a roster that’s built for success.
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