Neepawa's EDO, helping ideas grow
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- Published on Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Kate Jackman - Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
Business is the backbone of every rural community, but businesses, both large and small, face challenges as they seek to establish, grow and thrive. In Neepawa, the Economic Development Office exists to help both new and established businesses as they navigate the sometimes uncertain waters.
Town of Neepawa Economic Development Officer (EDO) Marilyn Crewe helps businesses of any size.
Langruth Harvest Festival celebrations
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- Published on Tuesday, October 17, 2017
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A large crowd enjoyed the fall themed activities at the second annual Langruth Harvest Festival, on Sept. 23 at the Langruth Skating Rink. This year’s festival was also a celebration of Canada 150. After singing ‘O Canada’, the Canada 150 cake was served. Everyone had the opportunity to sign the Canada 150 billboard and test their knowledge with the Canada 150 trivia questions. The billboard will be hung inside the arena and will be a wonderful keepsake of the celebration.
Entrepreneurship event helps kick start rural businesses
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- Published on Monday, October 16, 2017
Kate Jackman - Atkinson
Neepwa Banner & Press
Big ideas can grow from small towns and this year, three communities have partnered to help rural entrepreneurs launch their ideas. This year marks the third instalment of What’s the Big Idea, a unique event aimed at helping local entrepreneurs take their idea to the next level.
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Looking Back - 1967: Supersonic booms heard around Neepawa
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- Published on Monday, October 16, 2017
Cecil Pittman
Neepawa Banner & Press
80 years ago
Friday, October 8, 1937
The Canadian National Railways have put in special equipped cars on all passenger trains effective October 1 to handle less than car load freight. These cars are equipped with refrigerators and heated compartments for the protection of perishable freight. Cars are new and kept spotlessly clean. All freight will be picked up and delivered by the railway without cost to the shipper or consignee. The object of the railway is to furnish the most efficient service practicable.
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Westward Ford to raise $6,000 for Neepawa Natives
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- Published on Monday, October 16, 2017
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Westward Ford is bringing Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited’s innovative Drive One 4 UR Community program to Neepawa to raise up to $6,000 for the Neepawa Natives Junior Hockey Team. For every person who test-drives a Ford vehicle at the dealership on October 20, Westward Ford and Ford of Canada will donate $20 to help with the team’s general operating and travel costs.
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