Neepawa Farmers fall against MacGregor
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- Published on Thursday, November 9, 2017
Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner & Press
A four point night from Tyler Ham lifted the MacGregor Wild to a 6-3 victory over the Neepawa Farmers, on Friday, Nov. 3. All of Ham’s points came in the second period, in the form of three goals and an assist on a Justin Minoletti marker. Scott Rintoul scored the other two goals for the Wild in the win, their first of the season (1-2-0). As for the Farmers, Matt Lowry posted a pair of goals, while Nolan Speiss added another.
Looking back - 1947: Lion’s Club Halloween Party a success
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- Published on Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Cecil Pittman
The Neepawa Banner & Press
80 years ago
Tuesday, November 2, 1937
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Foley was nearly demolished by fire Friday afternoon. A neighbour informed Mrs. Foley that smoke was issuing from an upstairs window and when she investigated she found a bed in flames but with a few douses of water she was able to quell the fire. It is thought an over heated stove pipe ignited the curtains in the room.
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Gladstone to host folk singer
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- Published on Monday, November 6, 2017
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Neepawa Banner & Press
Acclaimed songwriter, Lizzy Hoyt is one of Canada’s most powerful Celtic-folk artists. Known for bringing history to life with music, she is a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal recipient for her work commemorating Canadian veterans and Vimy Ridge history through music.
Neepawa Natives continue to struggle
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- Published on Sunday, November 5, 2017
Goaltender Jake MacLennan's first game for the Neepawa Natives was a defeat to the Winnipeg Blues.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
On any given game night, it’s hard to guess exactly which version of the Neepawa Natives will be hitting the ice. Will it be the world-beaters, who jumped out to a 6-2-1 record to start the MJHL season and appeared the equal of the very best teams of the league. Or will it be the disorganized unit that currently sits in a playoff position, but does not appear to be a playoff caliber team. On Friday, Nov. 3, the latter of those two options reared its ugly head, on the way to a 6-3 loss to the Winnipeg Blues.
