Neepawa biathletes compete at Falcon Lake
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- Published on Friday, February 5, 2016
Josh and Zac Enns
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
A pair of local athletes recently took aim at the top prize in their sport. Zac and Josh Enns, both of Neepawa, participated in a Biathlon Manitoba Cup competition Jan. 30-31 at Falcon Lake. Biathlon is a winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.
New veterinarian serving Neepawa area
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- Published on Thursday, February 4, 2016
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
On Feb. 1, the Neepawa Veterinary Clinic welcomed a new vet to the practice, Dr. Rhian Beever. Beever joins Dr. Liz Ostendorf at the mixed animal practice operating out the Neepawa and District Veterinary Clinic building.
‘Relic’ Derby helps out Neepawa Rifle Club
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- Published on Thursday, February 4, 2016
Photo by Eoin Devereux. On Jan. 30, area snowmobilers hit the trails riding their vintage machines for the Neepawa Junior Rifle Club’s first ever Relic Poker Derby.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Snowmobile enthusiasts recently took to the trails to support a local community group, as the Neepawa Junior Rifle Club hosted a Relic Poker Derby. The event, held on Saturday, Jan. 30, featured participants using snowmobiles to travel to several checkpoints and drawing a playing card at each one. The object was to have the best poker hand at the end of the run.
My perspective - A disconnect
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- Published on Thursday, February 4, 2016
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepaw Banner/Neepawa Press
I grew up on a city lot in urban Canada. Neither of my parents grew up on farms and while my parents enjoyed flowers, gardening wasn’t a hobby for either of them. As far as I knew, food came from the grocery store.
