Letters - Did Tommy Douglas found medicare?
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- Published on Friday, November 17, 2017
Darrell Rankin
Leader, Communist Party of Canada -
Manitoba
Mackenzie King was the first prominent Canadian politician to promise medicare, a month after the Winnipeg General Strike in 1919. He promised it at the convention where he was elected leader of the Liberal Party.
Neepawa Tigers win in Brandon
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- Published on Thursday, November 16, 2017
Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
Ben Rainka’s two goal performance pushed the Neepawa Area Colligiate Institute (NACI) Tigers to victory, in a 3-1 decision over the Crocus Plains Plainsmen. The game was played on Sunday, Nov 12 in Brandon at the Enns Brothers Arena, at the Keystone Centre. Rainka’s teammate Tysne Stanski added the other goal and also had an assist, while goaltender Garret Rainkie collected the win. This victory improved the Tigers regular season record to 3-1-1, good enough for top spot in the Westman High School Hockey League’s East Division.
Neepawa honours those who served
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- Published on Thursday, November 16, 2017
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.
‘A Christmas Carol’ coming to Neepawa
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- Published on Monday, November 13, 2017
Submitted
Neepawa Banner & Press
Cold-hearted and greedy, Ebenezer Scrooge is anything but jolly at Christmas time.
Driving in a winter wonderland
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- Published on Monday, November 13, 2017
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.
