What does it take to support a good cause? It takes guts
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- Published on Friday, June 22, 2018
Photo by Diane Warner
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
A charity rodeo event is once again saddling up to the Beautiful Plains Agricultural Fairgrounds in Neepawa. The fifth annual It Takes Guts barrel races have been scheduled for Sunday, June 24.
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Neepawa Natives implement a travel fee
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- Published on Friday, June 22, 2018
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
The board of directors for the Neepawa Natives has approved the implementation of a new travel fee for the 2018-2019 MJHL season. In a media release discussing the decision, the board indicated that the $1,600 fee will be used to help cover bus costs, road meals and motel accommodation when it is needed.
Neepawa ready to help chip away at cancer
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- Published on Thursday, June 21, 2018
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
The Canadian Cancer Society wants you to hit the greens in Neepawa for a quick round of golf. The organization, in partnership with the Neepawa Golf and Country Club [NGCC] has organized the Chipping Away at Cancer tournament for Friday, June 22. The event has been organized as a four-player scramble and will raise funds that will go towards cancer research. In total, 20 teams have committed to the fundraiser, which includes a round of golf and a dinner.
Cathcart steps down as Natives GM
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- Published on Thursday, June 21, 2018
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
Over the past 29 years, there aren’t many roles Myles Cathcart hasn’t filled for the Neepawa Natives Junior “A” Hockey Club. From player to trainer; assistant coach to driving the bus and everything you could possibly imagine in between, Cathcart has likely done the job. But as the club moves into its 30th year, he’ll be in a very unfamiliar role; that of just a spectator, as he has announced he has stepped down as the team’s general manager effective immediately.
