Little Valley Jamboree gives back to children
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- Published on Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Pictured: Rod and Hailey, Jaimie and Ayva and Steven Hopfner
Banner Staff
The Neepawa Banner
In early August, the proceeds from this year鈥檚 Little Valley Jamboree were distributed to this year鈥檚 two recipient families. On Aug. 7, a check for $12,463.55 was presented to Bailey by Rod and Evelyn Lewandoski and Boniface and Gail Sawchuk, when they met with Kristen and Garrett Phillips and their three daughters Leah, Bailey and Jordan.
4-H Beef Club holds achievement
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- Published on Monday, August 10, 2015
By Cora Baker
Neepawa & Area 4-H Beef Club
On June 28, the Neepawa & Area 4-H Beef Club held their annual achievement at the Beautiful Plains Ag Society Barn. Our judge was Richard Bramley, Ringperson was Tom Madsen, and our announcer was Michelle Teichroeb. Now on to the winners, but in our club everyone is a winner no matter where you place.
'I learned so much and I did so many amazing things.'
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- Published on Friday, August 7, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
When Amandine Polain returned home to Belgium on July 25, she brought back more than a suitcase full of maple syrup. The Rotary exchange student brought home a year鈥檚 worth of memories, friendships and a newfound appreciation of Canada.
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Bambi coming to Gladstone. Don't let here doe eyes fool you
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- Published on Thursday, August 6, 2015
Submitted photo. Samantha Hall aka Bambi
By Vern May
Submitted article
At 23 years old, many of us are still discovering our path, trying on different hats until we find the one that best fits. It鈥檚 safe to say that few young adults are well established in their careers that age 鈥� which is what makes Samantha Hall鈥檚 story so intriguing. Hailing from Vancouver, Hall is headed for 水果视频 this fall with appearances in Minnedosa and Gladstone as part of CWE Wrestling鈥檚 鈥楪irls, Girls, Girls鈥� professional wrestling tour.
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Feds invest $9 million in rural high speed internet
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- Published on Thursday, August 6, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
On July 29, the federal government announced $9 million in funding to expand the availability of rural high speed internet in the area. To delivery the service, the government will partner with Brandon-based NetSet Communications on the construction of 16 new towers, which will reach 10,000 more area homes. The total cost of the project is expected to cost $25 million and be completed by June 2017.
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