Homebodies - Baking on Sunday afternoon

Rita Friesen
The Neepawa Banner

The Sunday afternoon stretched before me, endless possibilities and limited energy. The week had been busy, not busier than usual, but busy enough. On an impulse, I sent a quick message to a grandchild “what kind of cookies would you like?” Within minutes, the reply “what are my options?” Not much thinking required for that one, the family standbys have always been chocolate chip or oatmeal/raisin cookie, a take along on a hike or skiing day cookie. Given these two options, a third reply surfaced, the oatmeal raisin with chocolate chips.

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Cats TNR unveils festive new fundraiser

Miranda Leybourne
The Neepawa Banner

Cats TNR Rescue is looking for donations of wine and craft beers as part of their brand new fundraiser, called “That’s the Spirit Wine & Beer Raffle”.
The organization, aimed at helping stray cats in the local area, was founded in 2012 after homeless cats were found living in a landfill near Neepawa. One year later, the group was recognized as a registered charity that has been growing quickly.

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Clarke hosts town hall meetings

Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner

A wide range of topics are on the table during a series of town hall meetings being hosted by Agassiz MLA Eileen Clarke. Two of the four scheduled gatherings were held on Monday, Sept. 25; the first in Gladstone at 10:00 a.m., followed by a meeting in Carberry at 7:00 p.m.
Attendees were encouraged to have their say on three key issues including, balancing the budget, sustaining health care and the integration of marijuana regulations within the province.

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The Louisiana Hayride comes to Neepawa

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The Neepawa Banner

Do you remember Hank Williams? Roy Orbison? Patsy Cline? Did you ever see them in concert? Well, you can now! A unique show, known as the Louisiana Hayride, based on the historical radio show where these artists (and many more) performed, is coming to The Roxy Theatre Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m. You will have the opportunity to attend a magical evening of entertainment where you’ll believe you really are at a concert featuring these superstars, enjoying their wonderful music from years gone by.

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Neepawa Banner and Press will become one

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Kate Jackman - Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
The first edition of the Neepawa Banner hit the streets on Oct. 29, 1989. With an initial print run of 3,000 copies, the paper was distributed in the Town of Neepawa and the surrounding villages.  Over the years, the paper has grown and today, over 8,300 copies are distributed each week. But change is in the air— next Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, the first issue of the combined Neepawa Banner & Press will be published.

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