Where are they now? 1958-1959 cheerleaders

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By Rick Sparling

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For the 1958 to 1959 school year, eight girls from West Park School took part in the cheerleading team. 

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MPI unveils top five frauds of 2016

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The Neepawa Press

Fraud comes in all shapes and forms, from deliberately staged accidents to bogus auto theft claims. Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) relies on various methods to catch these fraudsters, ranging from good old-fashioned investigative skills to acting on tips from the general public.

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Hair donated in support of cancer patients

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Toines Ignacio (left) and Leann Crammond, of Serenity Hair and Body Studio, in Neepawa.

 
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On Dec. 10,  11-year-old Toines Ignacio cut 14” of her hair to donate to the Canadian Cancer Society. The Grade 5 student hadn’t cut her hair since arriving in Canada on Sept. 26, 2013.

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Young curlers take advantage of chance to train with champions

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Last month, the Neepawa Curling Club hosted a very successful two day curling camp. 

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Looking Back 1987 -Author Margaret Laurence succumbs to cancer

By Cecil Pittman

The Neepawa Press

80 years ago - Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1937: The board of trade advises the general public of a bylaw of the Town of Neepawa, having been dully passed: all retail businesses concerns in the town, garages and confectioneries excepted, will close at 12 noon on Thursday, Jan. 7, 1937 and every Thursday thereafter throughout the year with the exception of December.

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