Headliner announced for Neepawa Sports Dinner

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Published on Thursday, July 28, 2016

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The Neepawa Natives Junior ‘A’ hockey team is planning an expansion of two very successful projects from last year, while also launching a brand new initiative.

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A sweet response to Jam Fest

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Published on Thursday, July 28, 2016

Photos by Diane Ruzycki. The jam tasting competition was just one of the many popular attractions that ensured the second edition of ArtsForward’s Jam Fest was extremely well received. 

By Eoin Devereux

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In a very short amount of time, ArtsForward’s Jam Fest has become one of Neepawa’s most  anticipated summer celebrations.  The event, which was held on Saturday, July 23 at the former Viscount Cultural Centre, featured live music, an outdoor art show and farmer’s market. Another major part of Jam Fest was the jam tasting competition, which featured 16 different varieties and was won by Christine Waddell. ArtsForward director of programming Rrain Prior said that she’s very pleased with just how well this year’s festivities were received.

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Newton inducted into Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame

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Published on Thursday, July 28, 2016

By Tony Eu

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On July 14, local farmer Weldon Newton was inducted into the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame. Newton is more than just a farmer though. His leadership in the Manitoba Hog Producers Marketing Board and Keystone Agriculture Producers and his contributions to the community earned him his place in the Hall of Fame.

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