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.
Neepawa Banner and Press will become one
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- Published on Friday, September 29, 2017
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.
Trades training in Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation
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The Neepawa Banner
In 2016, Sandy Bay First Nation Chief Lance Roulette was advocating for women in trades while at a Conference in Ottawa. Chief Roulette was laying the groundwork for Aboriginal Women to enter into trades in the community. His work led to the development of a truly unique training program.
Read more: Trades training in Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation
Looking Back - 1977: New infant resuscitation unit
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- Published on Thursday, September 28, 2017
Cecil Pittman
The Neepawa Press
80 years ago
Tuesday, September 21, 1937
At last Neepawa is going to have a public library. Such was the decision arrived at by over 60 Neepawa citizens who met in the courthouse to discuss the matter Friday night. The name will be the Neepawa Public Library Association and although its not expected that it will be an ideal library for several months, those who are interested are confident that a good start has been made and if the organization plans are carried out, there is no reason why the project should not be a success. Several of the book clubs in Neepawa are responsible for the organization and the recommendations they made to the meeting were carried out. Where the library will be situated has not yet been decided, it is hoped to obtain some of the vacant space in the post office building.
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Westman Youth Choir coming to Neepawa
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- Published on Thursday, September 28, 2017
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Neepawa will be well represented in this year’s Westman Youth Choir, with seven students. From left: Jessica Gibson, Selina Santos, Graeme Chapman, Logan Enns, Vicky Elgert, Will Kramm. In front: Chris Eu
By Kristen Nerbas
Publicity WMYC
The Western Manitoba Youth Choir is touring the Westman region in October, after having two intensive weekend rehearsals at Riding Mountain Conference Centre in Wasagaming in September.
