Don’t just talk about crime, help make a difference
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- Published on Friday, July 21, 2017
Neepawa Citizens on Patrol Program
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Following last week’s article about the Citizens On Patrol Program (COPP) in Neepawa, this week, we would like to explain to the general public the procedure any person wishing to become a volunteer member can follow.
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MLH welcomes visitors from near and far
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- Published on Friday, July 21, 2017
Margaret Laurence Home
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Summer is finally here and people are busy with their summer travel. We have had over 100 guests at Margaret Laurence Home to date and they have travelled from as far away as Shediac, NB and Victoria, BC and every province in between. From the north, we had visitors from Fort Simpson, NT and from the south, we have had some of our American neighbors visit us from as far south as Texas. Some have come to Manitoba just to visit the former home of Margaret Laurence.
On Friday, July 21st we are hosting an evening of musical entertainment following the Cemetery Sagas. Everyone is welcome to drop by between 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm. Our book sale is this coming Saturday, July 22, so please stop by and pick up a book or two for your summer reading enjoyment.
Community comes together
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- Published on Friday, July 21, 2017
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
In just over two weeks, Neepawa residents banded together to help keep the community beautiful. Following the four incidents of offensive graffiti over the Canada Day long weekend, Neepawa Cares, a grass roots fundraiser was established. Messages were found on the Town of Neepawa welcome sign at the east end of town, the Royal Canadian Legion, the sidewalk at the flats and Lions Riverbend Park.
On July 17, a total of $426.75 was collected at drop off spots at Neepawa Golf Pro Shop, Neepawa Home Hardware and It’s Time. It was decided that $200 would be donated to the Legion and the remainder would be donated to the Town to help remove and repair recent vandalism or for use in future beautification projects. Additionally, if there’s any more clean up required, Home Hardware offered to donate paint, while Vincent Livingston, of Competitive Edge Painting, offered to donate his time.
Currently, the aim is to complete the repainting at Riverbend Park during the July 21 weekend.
Odd Job Squad barbeque
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- Published on Thursday, July 20, 2017
photo by: Kira McCormick-Adema
The Neepawa Odd Job Squad held a barbeque in front of the Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op grocery store on Friday, July 14. The event was in support of employment of youths in the community.
Parade a pleasure at Oak River
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- Published on Thursday, July 20, 2017
By Sheila Runions
Rivers Banner
While Oak River holds a fair each year, they seldom have a parade, but to celebrate Canada 150, such an event was planned as part of the Monday, July 17 activities. It was long and colourful with plenty of candy, suckers, freezies and Canada flag pins tossed out windows or off flat decks.
