Right in the centre - All about cold and cauliflower
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- Published on Thursday, January 21, 2016
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
During winter’s darkest (and coldest) hours, it’s difficult to understand how people survive in this country. We are a hardy lot. Two centuries of adapting to Western Canadian climate has brought about a very steadfast system of winter survival. Fortunately, our challenges come in smaller doses than our forefathers faced. We don’t face food shortages very often and we can generally keep our houses warm and our vehicles running.
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‘Knights of the blind’ take part in a Journey for Sight
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- Published on Thursday, January 21, 2016
Photo by John Drinkwater. Snowmobilers from across Manitoba and northwest Ontario ride about 200 kilometres every year raising money for the visually impaired.
By John Drinkwater
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
In 1925, Helen Keller challenged the Lions to become “knights of the blind.” They accepted the challenge and since then, have been recognized throughout the world for their commitment to blindness prevention. In Manitoba, Lions members continue their humanitarian service to help those who suffer with vision disabilities through the Lions Eye Bank and the annual snowmobile fundraising event, the Journey for Sight.
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Neepawa Figure Skating showcases skills
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- Published on Thursday, January 21, 2016
(Pictured): Hayley Lindsay, Karissa Ellis, Kara Ellis, Brooklyn Chartrand, Jenna Beaumont, Simone Levesseur and Annika Atkey - Interpretive events - Golds and Silvers
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The Neepawa Figure Skating Club had a strong start to their competitive season. On Jan. 2, the skaters attended the Virden Fun Skate.
Yellowhead Centre adopts new capital plan
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- Published on Wednesday, January 20, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The board of directors for the Yellowhead Centre has some big plans for the facility’s future; those plans include a major upgrade and expansion. On Monday, Jan. 18, The Yellowhead Centre (YHC) board passed a motion to implement a revised capital plan, which may include spending from part of a pre-approved line of credit made available from the Beautiful Plains Credit Union. The board is also actively pursuing several government grant opportunities which may be available.
