Classic country supports local group
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- Published on Friday, November 3, 2017
photo by John Drinkwater John Cullen, as Johnny Cash, performing “Folsom Prison Blues “. Cullen was one of the wide array of local artists who participated in the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday, Oct. 28.
By John Drinkwater
Neepawa Banner and Press
On Saturday, Oct. 28, local musicians performed the songs of the Grand Ole Opry country music stars.
Lake Agassiz book launch a success
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By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
Writing about the history of a long forgotten glacial lake can be hard; making it actually interesting can be even harder. But if the recent capacity crowd, which filled the foyer of the Beautiful Plains Museum in Neepawa was any indication, Bill Redekop has found a way.
Thumbs up, thumbs down - November 3, 2017
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Would you like to send a thumbs up or thumbs down to an individual or group in the community? Please send it our way. Submissions must include a name and must be under 100 words. We want to hear from you! In person: 243 Hamilton St. Neepawa By fax: 204-476-5073 By email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
A thumbs up to the Yellowhead Centre Committee and Neepawa Gymnastics for allowing the continuation of the walking program in the hall. We have been using this program for over 16 years and greatly appreciate the program.
Anne Pritchard and Liz Sumner
Neepawa, MB
Big Grass Marsh fire update
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- Published on Thursday, November 2, 2017
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
Following up on details on the Big Grass Marsh fire, Westbourne-Gladstone Mayor David Single said, ”The fire departments did amazing job.” In the Neepawa Banner and Press article we somehow missed listing the Plumas Fire Department whose volunteers worked hard for at least three days to control the blaze.
Neepawa Salvation Army marches to new locale
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- Published on Wednesday, November 1, 2017
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
Shoppers searching for a few bargains and perhaps a hidden treasure or two, now have a little more space to do so at Neepawa’s Salvation Army Thrift Store. On Tuesday, Oct. 31, staff and volunteers officially opened the doors to the store’s new location, within the former Co-op building on Mountain Avenue.
