From regal to rubble
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- Published on Thursday, October 11, 2018
After years of neglect, “The Castle” is finally torn down
Photo courtesy of Denis Saquet
Banner Staff
Neepawa Banner & Press
What was once a local landmark is now nothing more than a memory, as the Davidson House (aka. The Castle) has finally been demolished. The once historic three-storey house located at 344 Main St. in Neepawa was taken down Tuesday, Oct. 9 by Total Demolition Ltd. of Portage la Prairie.
Canadian farm writers get a taste of Neepawa
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- Published on Thursday, October 11, 2018
Photos by Kevin Geisheimer, Hylife Foods
Neepawa businesses HyLife and The Farmery were on the itinerary for the Canadian Farm Writers Association tour. A pork cook-off was conducted complete with a panel of judges.
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
A large contingent from the Canadian Farm Writers Association converged on Neepawa on Sept. 21 to tour two local businesses. The group had a tour of the Farmery brewery and attended an information presentation by HyLife. Both local businesses showcased their growth and success as local Ag industry companies in expansion mode.
Natives starting to find their stride?
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- Published on Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Photo by Eoin Devereux. The recent arrival of Scott Mickoski (foreground) to the Neepawa Natives’ roster has had a huge impact, as he already has five points (3 goals - 2 assists) in his first two games with the franchise, including four against the Winnipeg Blues on Wednesday, Oct. 3.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
The slow start to the MJHL season for the Neepawa Natives appears to have taken a turn for the better, as the club has won two of their last three games.
Jeff Odgers to headline Neepawa Sports Dinner
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- Published on Wednesday, October 10, 2018
From farm boy to NHL’er back to farm boy
Submitted photo
NHL tough guy Jeff Odgers will show his softer, gentler side at the Neepawa Sports Dinner.
By Perry Bergson with intro by Ken Waddell
Jeff Odgers, the farmer, said this week that he “had a bit of flax left to harvest and it should be fine.” But it is not only the farmer but Jeff Odgers the Brandon Wheat Kings Alumni and former NHL tough guy who will be featured at the Neepawa Natives 10th Annual Sports Dinner on Nov. 3, 2018.
