Country Meadow's strawberry social a success

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Country Meadows in Neepawa held their annual Strawberry Social Tuesday, Aug.9th.  The residents, along with their families and friends, enjoyed an afternoon of great music and delicious treats. Thank you to the volunteers who provided entertainment and spent their afternoon serving cake, strawberries and ice-cream. At the social there was a bake sale table as well as a prize table. Thank you to all the generous donations of food, prizes and baking to make the event a success. 

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Going to the birds

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By Banner Staff

The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

On Monday, Aug. 29, a get-together was held at the Rotary Park Bird Sanctuary. The purpose of the meeting was for Jake Birch explains the day-to-day requirements for looking after the birds at the sanctuary to some potential volunteers.

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Family Drop-in Centre in Neepawa to open soon

By Kira Paterson

The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

At the end of September, families in the community of Neepawa will have a place to find resources and ask questions. Several local agencies and organizations have banded together to start up a pilot project of a family resource drop-in centre. 

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A final farewell to Evans Bowling Lanes

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By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

A public auction was held on Tuesday, Aug. 30 at Evans Bowling Lanes and Mr. Ribs restaurant in Neepawa. For many people, this would be their last chance to see the interior of the buildings before being demolished, to make room for new development.

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Hole in one!

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The Neepawa Golf and Country Club was home to a special hole in one on Monday, Aug. 15, as 10-year-old Kyle Gilmore of Kelwood aced the 125 yard 18th hole using his driver.

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