Looking Back - 1988: Bob Cummings appointed to Queen’s Counsel
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- Published on Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Neepawa Banner & Press archives
This photo of Bob Cummings was featured in the 1988 edition of the Neepawa Press when he was appointed to Queens Counsel.
Cecil Pittman
Neepawa Banner & Press
80 years ago
Tuesday, January 11, 1938
The intermediate hockey team went to Minnedosa Saturday night and brought home the Brimms challenge cup as a result of winning the game against the Valley town’s team by a score of 4-3. The contest was reported as a stiff one throughout with the newly coached Minnedosans battling against the rivals in good style. The high pitch interest in the game was kept up until the last with the goals being scored alternately. Neepawa’s scoring honours went to Jim Guinn, G. Vivian, Bert Randall and M. Tomlin. The cup has been presented to the intermediate league by Corporal Brimms of the RCMP, of Minnedosa and the Minnedosa team will come to Neepawa Wednesday night in an attempt to take it home with them.
70 years ago
Thursday, January 15, 1948
Neepawa’s largest annual bonspiel came to a smooth finish on Saturday with upsets galore and for many a thrilling close contest. However, win or lose everyone worked toward making it one of the most successful bonspiels held in town. Final games in the Neepawa Curling club Bonspiel were run off Saturday afternoon with exceptionally fine curling holding the interest of the large gallery. A dip in the mercury, combined with the sterling efforts of the ice making crew contributed to first class playing surfaces following the thaw of Wednesday which halted curling in the skating arena for several hours.
60 years ago
Friday, January 10, 1958
Coach Lewis Vivian’s Neepawa juveniles journeyed to Gladstone Wednesday night for their first start of the season and after a closely contested game came away with a 3-all tie in the game with the Gladstone intermediates. A fair sized crowd saw the game. The issue was in doubt right up to the final bell. The two clubs meet again Tuesday night and a crowd pleasing game is anticipated as the evenly matched clubs battle for supremacy. Game time is 8 p.m. at the sports arena.
50 years ago
Tuesday, January 9, 1968
Neepawa’s volunteer fire department braved sub-zero temperatures for the second time this year early Monday morning as they worked for nearly two hours to put out a stubborn fire in a small shack on the east side of town. The shack was at the rear of the residence of Peter Woloshen at the corner of Mill Street and Tupper Avenue, across form Riverbend Park. Origin of the fire was not known and damage was confined to the frame shack which measured approximately 8 by 10 feet. A larger garage next to the shack might have been in danger if firemen had not been called before the fire was out of control.
40 years ago
Thursday, January 12, 1978
A fire at the Harvey Nelson Farm was discovered early Saturday morning, Jan. 7, with smoke billowing from the ventilators. It was believed to have been caused by an overheated heater hanging over a new born calf. There was a small amount of damage to the building and livestock. The new born calf was scorched and blistered, but survived. Due to the quick help of neighbours and relatives, the fire was under control by the time the Neepawa Fire Brigade arrived so promptly on the scene.
30 years ago
Tuesday, January 12, 1988
Neepawa lawyer Bob Cummings has the distinction of being the only federal appointment as Queens Counsel (Q.C) in Manitoba this year. By tradition, appointments to Q.C are usually made with the start of the New Year. “I didn’t know it was coming, but I had been told I was nominated,” said the 36 year old lawyer. “It still comes as a surprise and an honour. It’s an honour when you’re dealing with people in the profession. It has a bearing in not only how they deal with you, but also to maintain the high standards back to them.” Besides now having the initials Q.C after his name, Cummings has also been accorded the privilege of wearing a silk robe in court. But, the main privilege is that the Q.C is permitted to argue his case in a section of the court closer to the judge, which is termed ‘within the bar’. The Q.C also has the right to be heard first in the court room. Cummings was born and raised in Winnipeg, and graduated in law from the University of Manitoba in 1976. He was called to the bar in 1977. He finished articulating in Brandon and Neepawa, and has lived in Neepawa since completing his law degree. One of the requirements of achieving a Q.C appointment is that the lawyer must have been in law practice for at least 10 years. Cummings fulfilled this requirement last year. Cummings is in partnership with Charlie Taylor and they operate under the law firm name of Taylor and Cummings - Barristers and Solicitors. Cummings doesn’t know what type of reaction the public will have to his appointment and what influence it will have on his practice, but said “I don’t think their perception of me would change much.”
20 years ago
Monday, January 12, 1998
The Neepawa and District United Way will distribute Koats for Kids at the Neepawa Resource Centre on Jan. 24. Through the Koats for Kids program, winter jackets, snow suits and ski pants are available free of charge to children aged 15 and under.
10 years ago
Monday, January 14, 2008
Pine Creek School Division trustees approved an early retirement notification incentive for teachers. Teachers who provide notification or retirement prior to Jan. 31 are in line for a $1,000 bonus. That drops to $750 for a Feb. 29 notification and $500 for a March 23 notification.
