Major road projects planned
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- Published on Thursday, June 30, 2016
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The Neepawa Banner
Manitoba Budget 2016, which was delivered in the Legislature on Tuesday, May 31, has earmarked over $1.8 billion for roads, bridges, municipal infrastructure, hospitals and schools.
Natives’ brass ready for prospects camp
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- Published on Thursday, June 30, 2016
File photo. Young hockey players are hoping to make a good impression at the Neepawa Natives prospects camp, scheduled for Brandon July 4-5 at the Sportsplex.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Editor note: Due to technical issues at the Sportsplex, the Neepawa Natives have to move the Monday portion of the camp to the Keystone Centre. Registration is now at 2:00 pm on Monday, July 4th. Ice sessions will be from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm, then 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm. July 5th will return to the Sportsplex.
Scouts, coaches and management with the Neepawa Natives are looking forward to seeing the future of the franchise hit the ice in Brandon next week, as the MJHL club will hold its annual young prospects summer camp. Around 60 players, including the team’s top selections from the 2016 MJHL draft will participate in the event, which runs on Monday, July 4 and Tuesday, July 5 at the Sportsplex.
Moonlight Madness
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The Wasagaming Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Travel Manitoba and Parks Canada, organized a special family oriented day on Saturday, June 25 to promote the region and businesses.
Photos by John Drinkwater. Left: Bodie and Eilie Potter posed with NHLer Matt Calvert of the Columbus Blue Jackets outside Woods General Store, Onanole. Right: The “Paint a Picture” children’s event, sponsored by Chocolate Fox and Wasagaming Community Arts.
Enns boxes in Brandon
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Photo by Eoin Devereux. Logan Enns of Boxe Neepawa (in blue) throws a jab at Owen Flett, during their bout in Brandon at the CanadInns Roadhouse on Saturday, June 25.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Logan Enns of Boxe Neepawa returned to the ring this past weekend, losing a close decision to Owen Flett of Brandon. The bout, which was part of the Peak Performance and Athletics boxing event, was held at the CanadInns Roadhouse. The night featured the junior exhibition card and the senior card, which involved professional boxers from across western Canada.
