Neepawa honours those who served

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 Hundreds gathered at the Yellowhead Hall in Neepawa on Saturday, Nov. 11, for the annual Remembrance Day ceremony. (Pictured) Members of the Royal Canadian Legion, followed by the Neepawa Legion Ladies Auxillary, Air Cadets and several youth groups march in front of the crowd.

Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press

Like so many other communities across Canada, Neepawa recently paused and paid tribute to those who have sacrificed to protect our freedom. The Yellowhead Hall was filled to capacity on Saturday, Nov. 11 for the annual Remembrance Day ceremony.

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‘A Christmas Carol’ coming to Neepawa

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Neepawa Banner & Press

Cold-hearted and greedy, Ebenezer Scrooge is anything but jolly at Christmas time.

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Driving in a winter wonderland

Staff
Neepawa Banner & Press

At this time of year, the roads get precarious! Traction is minimal, its hard to see and drivers are shivering in their vehicles, too worried about the cold to pay attention to the icy windows. Too many people skip the first step of going to work in the winter in Manitoba, fully clearing your vehicle of snow and ice.

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Out of Helen's Kitchen - A Town Goes Dry

Rita Friesen
Neepawa Banner & Press

The Millennium did not bring about any major glitzes and life went on as before. Prime Minister Jean Chrétien caught his opponent’s off-guard by calling an early election.  A five-week campaign saw Chrétien win a third majority in the House of Commons, the first time this had happened in Canada since 1945. Former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau passes away in September and is given a state funeral.

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District meetings give beef producers a say

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

Neepawa Banner & Press

Manitoba is home to 1.3 million beef cattle and next week, area beef producers will have the chance to hear about the industry, as well as voice their concerns and priorities for the coming year. On Nov. 15, Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) will be hosting their District 8 meeting at the Arden Hall. 

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