2017 edition of ‘What’s the Big Idea’
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- Published on Friday, September 8, 2017
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The four winners of the 2016 edition ‘What’s the Big Idea?’ (left to right) Marilyn Crewe, Tim Weibe, Kelly Spurway, Kennedy Baker, Kim Burgess, and Vern May.
Micah Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
One of the largest entrepreneurial events in Manitoba is just around the corner and with it comes opportunities for local business to flourish. ‘What’s the Big Idea?’ will take place on Oct. 19, 2017, from 9 am until 4 pm at the Carberry Memorial Centre. This event will bring to the table chances for future business operators, financiers and resource agencies to network.
Kuharski steps down as Yellowhead Centre manager
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- Published on Thursday, September 7, 2017
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
A new scoreclock and arena boards aren’t the only recent changes at the Yellowhead Centre (YHC) in Neepawa, as building manager and director of operations Ann Kuharski has tendered her resignation.
Preacher man follows in his fathers footsteps
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- Published on Wednesday, September 6, 2017
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Rev. Ray Collver and his wife Blanche lived at Neepawa in the 1950s. Collver was pastor at Neepawa’s Calvary Chapel. His son Rodney is re-tracing his father’s footsteps and will be preaching at Calvary Chapel on Sept. 10.
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Press
Some men follow in the fathers’ footsteps. One former Neepawa resident not only followed in his father’s footsteps, he is re-tracing those steps. Rod Collver spent some of his early years in Neepawa while his father, the Rev. H R Collver was pastor at Neepawa’s Calvary Chapel from 1953 - 1958. Collver senior, went on to pastor in Fort Frances, Ontario and at churches in the United States.
Looking back -1947: Massive train wreck at Dugald
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- Published on Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Cecil Pittman Archives
The grandstand at the Neepawa Fairgrounds, and the racetrack in the foreground if a person looks closely at the fairgrounds, you can see traces of the track even today.
By Cecil Pittman
The Neepawa Press
Read more: Looking back -1947: Massive train wreck at Dugald
Neepawa signs sister city agreement
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- Published on Tuesday, September 5, 2017
photo by Eoin Devereux
Neepawa mayor Adrian de Groot signs the formal agreement with Salvatierra, Mexico on Tuesday, Aug. 29.
A community partnership a year in the making nearly completed
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Press
Neepawa is now one step closer to having a ‘sister city’. On Tuesday, Aug. 29, mayor Adrian de Groot signed the formal declaration to establish the ceremonial partnership with Salvatierra, Mexico.
