New book tells the story of homesteading
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- Published on Wednesday, May 24, 2017
James Brydon and daughter Dianne. Submitted photo.
The Neepawa Public Library
James and daughter Dianne Brydon recently published their family history The Stalwart Brydons: From Scotland to Galt to Portage la Prairie, A Family History of 100 Years in Canada. Dianne will speak about the book at the Neepawa Public Library on June 1 at 5:30 p.m.
Looking back - 1977: Two-car collision results in one fatality
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- Published on Tuesday, May 23, 2017
By Cecil Pittman
The Neepawa Press
The 60 years ago archive was unavailable for this week's edition of the Press.
80 years ago. Tuesday, May 18, 1937: For the first time in its history, the Grand Orange Lodge of Manitoba is to meet in Neepawa next week for a three-day session beginning May 24. The Grand Lodge of the Black Chapter of Manitoba will hold its session Monday. On Tuesday and Wednesday the Grand Orange Lodge and the Grand L.O.B.A will convene. The men are to meet in the Masonic temple and the ladies in the Orange hall. On Tuesday morning at 11:30 the delegates will parade, headed by the Legion band, to the cenotaph and a wreath will be placed on the monument.
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Lagoon and fire hall big ticket items in budget
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- Published on Tuesday, May 23, 2017
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Press
Neepawa Town Council - Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Neepawa’s new budget for the upcoming year has received final approval. Town council unanimously passed the financial document after second and third reading on Tuesday, May 16.
Help plants survive the sizzling summer heat
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- Published on Saturday, May 20, 2017
Metro News Service
The Neepawa Banner
summer the most enjoyable time of year, as the summer sun and warm breezes make the season perfect for rest and relaxation. But the months of June, July and August, which are often characterized by rising temperatures and stifling humidity, can be tough to endure as well.
Observation - May 18
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- Published on Saturday, May 20, 2017
Addy Oberlin
The Neepawa Banner
The grass is green, the dandelions are a beautiful yellow, growing on the south side of the house. The trees in our neighborhood are sprouting and the lilac bush and raspberry bushes are showing their new growth. I even heard a few lawnmowers already.
