Stampeders blank Natives

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By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

Despite throwing everything they had at the Swan Valley Stampeders on Wednesday, Feb. 8., the Neepawa Natives left the ice on the losing end of a 1-0 decision. But more importantly, they likely left it with doubts over whether or not the playoffs are still a realistic goal. 

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Census shows Manitoba growing

Population numbers

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

Manitoba’s population is rising, but the gains aren’t evenly distributed across the province.  That was the story revealed on Feb 8, when Statistics Canada released its first data regarding Census 2016. Information on six more topics will be released throughout this coming year. 

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Drawings unveiled for Neepawa's new firehall

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By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

Neepawa is one step closer to starting construction on its new fire hall. On Tuesday, Feb. 7, Town Council presented the completed drawings for the proposed 10,000-square-foot structure, which will be built on the former C.N. property, near Mill Street. The design work was a collaborative effort between the Town, members of the Neepawa Fire Department and Calnitsky Associates Architects Inc, a Winnipeg based company selected to come up with the design.

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Have to look the part if you’re playing Old-Time Hockey

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Above left picture: A photograph of the 1933 Relief Camp All Star Team. Above right picture: An exact wool replica sweater made by History in the Making of Ottawa, which will be used during the Heritage Hockey game on Saturday, Feb. 11.

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The Dispatch - Impaired drivers keep RCMP busy

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On Jan. 7, police were patrolling Highway 16 near Franklin, when they came across a truck that was swerving on the road.  A traffic stop was conducted to confirm licence and registration validity, as well as, driver sobriety.  The male driver of the vehicle displayed signs of alcohol consumption and a roadside screening device was used to check on level of driver sobriety.  The male driver failed the test and was arrested for Impaired Driving.  The male was brought back to Neepawa detachment where he provided two samples of breath which resulted in readings of 130 and 120 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood.  As a result, Jeffrey Cook, of Neepawa, has been charged with Impaired Operation of Motor Vehicle.

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