Neepawa Minor Hockey hosts Female Bantam Provincials
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- Published on Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Photo by Eoin Devereux. The bantam club for Neepawa Minor Hockey (in black) defends the net from the pressing attack of the Brandon team, during the bronze medal game at the Yellowhead Centre on Sunday, Feb. 28.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Some of the best young female players from across western Manitoba converged in Neepawa over the weekend for 2016 Rural A/B Hockey Provincial Championship. Teams from Brandon, Birtle, Manitou and the host club from Neepawa faced off in the single round robin format.
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St. Patrick’s Day luncheon to benefit Victoria’s Quilts
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- Published on Saturday, February 27, 2016
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Anyone wanting to get more into the Irish spirit this St. Patrick’s Day can do so while supporting a good cause this year. The Neepawa branch of Victoria’s Quilts is putting on an Irish stew luncheon fundraiser on St. Patrick’s Day.
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Carberry sweeps Neepawa in THHL playoffs
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- Published on Friday, February 26, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The Neepawa Farmers’ playoff run has come to an end in disappointing fashion, as the team has been swept by the Carberry Plainsmen in three straight games. The final straw was a 7-0 loss on Thursday, Feb. 25, to close out the best-of-five series.
Women of Distinction to be recognized Mar. 3
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- Published on Friday, February 26, 2016
By John Drinkwater
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The YWCA Brandon will be hosting the 29th Annual Women of Distinction Awards Gala on March 3 in the UCT Pavilion, Keystone Centre. This event honours the achievements of women from the Brandon, Westman and Parkland regions and is a major fundraiser for the YWCA Brandon.
From within the Banner coverage area, Emma Gray is a nominee in the Young Women 16-21 category.
