Looking back - 1997: Solid support for Neepawa COPP
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- Published on Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Cecil Pittman
The Neepawa Press
80 years ago
Tuesday, June 22, 1937
Two Neepawa residents are richer, to the extent of $100 in goods each, as a result of a Woodbury soap contest. Mrs. F. Leach completed a sentence, “I like Woodbury’s soap best for my skin because-” and received by express for her entry a solid gold diamond studded wristwatch, valued at $100 retail, while George Fairbairn, a local dealer received the same.
70 years ago
Thursday, June 19, 1947
Mentmore, another first year club placed second. This club is under the leadership of Harold Ishenberg, with a membership of 13, 10 of which completed the year’s work. They held 11 meetings, including a club picnic. Their club fair on October 18 was an outstanding success. Bill De’Ath, the club president, placed first in the swine club contests at the Brandon farm boy’s camp.
60 years ago
Thursday, June 27, 1957
Reverend McDannold preached final service on Sunday. A five-year pastorate Reverend W. H. McDannold of the Neepawa United Church comes to an end next Sunday. The topic of his farewell sermon will be “Beliefs that undergird life.” Mr. and Mrs. McDannold plan to leave Tuesday for Coaldale, Alberta, where he assumes pastoral responsibilities upon arriving. Coaldale is nine miles east of Lethbridge, on the main highway.
50 years ago
Friday, June 16, 1967
The streets of Neepawa are taking on a festive air these days, as the start of hometown week approaches. Strings of pennants have been added along the streets in the business section, more and more centennial decorations are appearing on businesses and homes, final preparations are being made for the many events planned for the week. Hometown week will stretch over an eight day period encompassing July 1, the official 100th birthday of the nation. The week has been designed to provide activities for young and old alike to celebrate Canada’s centennial.
40 years ago
Thursday, June 16, 1977
The Beautiful Plains Museum will open to the public on the evening of June 27, from 7-9 p.m. From then on, the museum will open each day from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Displays are nearly completed and those that are not finished for the opening will be finished during the summer. Changes will take place from time to time, so that there is always something new to see.
30 years ago
Thursday, June 18, 1987
Jocelyn and David Laurence have officially confirmed they will be in Neepawa on Wednesday, June 21, for the ceremony which will dedicate the former Simpson home to the memory of their mother, Margaret Laurence. The son and daughter of the internationally renowned Canadian author said, in a letter confirming their attendance, they would be pleased to say a few words at the dedication ceremony commencing at 8 p.m. Originally the Laurences had been scheduled to dedicate the home at 312 First Avenue on the proceeding Tuesday, but the Margaret Laurence Home Committee Inc. was informed through the letter, they would not be available for the ceremony until Wednesday.
20 years ago
Monday, June 16, 1997
Fifty people have signed up for the Citizens on Patrol Program (COPPs) in Neepawa. But that doesn’t mean crime is rampant in the area, said Sergeant Wayne Jacobsen of the Neepawa RCMP detachment. “It means we have pretty broad support within the community and who knows better what the community needs than the people who reside in the community,” said Jacobsen. “Everyone that comes out has a vested interest in making our community a better place to live.” Jacobsen said rather than tracking down lawbreakers, he expects COPPs will act mainly as a deterrent to discourage crime.
10 years ago
Monday June 18, 2007
A major expansion at Prairie Forest products helped push 2006 construction starts in the Neepawa area to $10.8 million, closing in on a record breaking year set in 1986. Neepawa and Area Planning District development officer Merv Martin said the Prairie Forest expansion was worth $3.16 million. That, along with 13 residential permits worth $171,500, allowed the rural municipality to easily bypass the town in the value of permits issued.
