Looking Back - 1977: “Hips” new flavoured syrup is Apple

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Cecil Pittman
The Neepawa Press

80 years ago
Tuesday, August 17, 1937
Peter Slobodian’s house at the north end was badly damaged by fire and water Saturday afternoon. Although a bucket brigade did much to quell the flames before the fire brigade members were able to get the hose connected the long distance to the hydrant, the fire got between the walls and it was some time before it was fully quenched. An overheated stove was said to be the cause of the fire.

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DQ Miracle Treat Day

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Photos by Kira McCormick - Adema

Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Press

A cool treat on a hot summer day probably tasted all the sweeter for customers of Neepawa’s Dairy Queen on Thursday, Aug. 10. That’s because they knew their purchase was helping out a very good cause, DQ’s Miracle Treat Day.

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Brookdale School class of 1929

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Editors note: We found this old photo in a Brandon thrift shop and we have done the best we can to gather everyone’s names. If anyone has any information you can contact the Neepawa Banner office at 204-476-3401
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Neepawa MYJC closing for the season

Melissa McFarlane
Youth Engagement Leader

As summer begins to slowly wind down, so does the program at the Neepawa Manitoba Youth Job Centre (MYJC). As the Youth Engagement Leader, I’d like to thank a number of people for their support throughout our successful season. 

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McCreary MYJC closed for the season

By Megan VanHumbeck
Youth engagement leader

As summer begins to slowly wind down, so does the program at the McCreary Manitoba Youth Job Centre (MYJC). As the Youth Engagement Leader, I’d like to thank a number of people for their support throughout our successful season.

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