Correction - Neepawa Remembrance Day Service
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- Published on Friday, November 9, 2018
Banner Staff
Neepawa Banner & Press
There was an error regarding the day of service in the Neepawa Legion鈥檚 Remembrance Day listing. It stated 鈥淪aturday, Nov. 11鈥�, the proper day and date is Sunday, Nov. 11. The service is at the Yellowhead Centre at 10:45 a.m.
鈥淲hen will it end?鈥�
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- Published on Thursday, November 8, 2018
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Pictured is a closeup of one of the soldiers depicted in the 鈥淲hen will it end?鈥� Victory Loan artwork.
By Cassandra Wehrhahn
Neepawa Banner & Press
When will it end? That was a question likely hanging on many people鈥檚 lips throughout the duration of the wars.
The roles played by the branches of the Canadian military
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- Published on Thursday, November 8, 2018
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Each year on November 11, Canadians pause in a silent moment of remembrance for the men and women who have served and continue to serve their country during times of war, conflict and peace.
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Remembering Able Seaman William Dearl Trickett of Kelwood
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- Published on Thursday, November 8, 2018
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AB William Trickett, Athabaskan survivor.
By Blar Gilmore
SLT (RET'D), CD
Like any good Navy ditty, this tale starts in a bar. Little did I know, a visit to the local Legion in my home village of Kelwood, MB would end up as a quest to uncover some of my own Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) family history.
Read more: Remembering Able Seaman William Dearl Trickett of Kelwood
Families are a community鈥檚 backbone
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- Published on Thursday, November 8, 2018
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
Community starts with family and this month, the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation (BPCF) is asking area families what the community means to them. This is one of 12 challenges the Foundation has been undertaking this year to better understand the needs, priorities and motivations of the community it serves.
