Looking Back - 1988: Nicholson wins Women of Distinction award

Jessica Morton
Neepawa Banner & Press

80 years ago
Tuesday, March 15, 1938
Neepawa curlers competing in the Flin Flon bonspiel did very well, returning home with second in the Lamont event and fourth in the Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Co. competition. It is reported that three members of the team were rushed to hospital on arrival, and the miracle is that they were able to play under the circumstances.

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Significant milestone for Munro Farm Supplies Ltd.

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By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

2018 is a momentous year for Munro Farm Supplies Ltd., as it celebrates 60 years of service in southern Manitoba. Over the span of those six decades, it’s safe to say that the agricultural input retailer has seen a lot of changes and innovations to the farm industry.  

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Rivers Legion news - Mar. 17

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By Warren Smallwood

The regular quarterly meeting of Rivers Legion was held with nine members present. All business conducted at the previous executive meetings was explained and discussed. Three new members, Darren Howarth, Jen Howarth and Deb Webster were sworn in and welcomed.

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Sweet aroma will waft over McCreary festival

Micah Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press

Maple syrup is a staple Canadian food, or so we say eh? On Apr. 13 and 14, the McCreary Maple Syrup Festival will take place at the community centre and the golf course. Both locations will have live bands performing.

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April 13, is a very big day for books in Neepawa

Micah Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press

The Rotary Club of Neepawa will be holding a used book sale this spring as a club fund raiser. Rotary is now accepting donations of used books at several locations around town. Locations of the book collections bins are at Gill & Schmall, Royal Bank, Home Hardware, Coop Grocery Store, and ArtsForward.

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