2017's top stories - Neepawa Banner & Press

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Neepawa Banner & Press

As 2017 draws to a close,  we take a look back at the Neepawa Banner & Press’ top 10 stories of 2017. The results are based on the online page views on www.mywestman.ca. Links to the complete stories can be found with the snippets of each story within this article. The number of individual online views are listed with each story and are accumulated via Joomla Software Systems. Numbers up to date to Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017.

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Question of the week/Thumbs up, thumbs down. Dec. 28, 2017

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Neepawa Banner & Press

Following the recent Neepawa Town Council meeting, what is your opinion of the boarding house debate? (see story on page 2 of the Neepawa Banner & Press Dec. 29 edition or online at mywestman.ca)

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Michelle Gerrard has 'moxie'

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

The strength, perseverance and ‘moxie’ of a Neepawa business owner has been recognized. Moxie Trades, a global company that designs, manufactures and distributes safety footwear exclusively for woman, recently named Michelle Gerrard its Moxiest Work Woman of the Year. 

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Looking back - 1977: George Rey retires after 50 years

By Cecil Pittman

Neepawa Banner & Press

80 years ago. Tuesday, December 21, 1937: Santa Claus arrived from the north on the train Saturday and entertained over 1,000 youngsters ranging in age form one year to seventy. He visited with the boys and girls for 2 hours in the afternoon and gave them each a little gift. The boys and girls will not soon forget the thrill of Santa’s visit.

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A holiday greeting from the Mayor of Neepawa

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By Adrian de Groot

Town of Neepawa

This time of year has always been a special time ever since I can remember.  It brought the joy of family and friends getting together by enjoying a special meal and playing games.  Everyone got involved and fellowship abounded.  It was also about remembering those who could not sit at the table with us, the people we miss, loved, and cherished.

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