‘It’s just wonderful to see this type of response’
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- Published on Thursday, September 29, 2016
Photos by Diane Ruzycki. Hundreds of people came to check out the open house at the Farmery last Sunday. In 2011, brothers Chris and Lawrence Warwaruk set out to establish Canada’s first estate brewery. The open house included not just a chance to see the newly renovated space, but a chance to sample some of their products.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Considering all the commotion going on during Farmery Estate Brewery’s grand opening, it could have been very easy for co-owners Chris and Lawrence Warwaruk to miss out on the moment. Fortunately for the brothers, they were able to stop, stare out upon the large crowd of well-wishers and reflect upon just what they’d accomplished.
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Olga Code: Never too old to travel
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- Published on Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Submitted Photos. Olga Code atop a camel during her trip into the Sahara Desert.
By Tony Eu
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Describing Olga Code as an adventurous spirit would be an understatement. Although she has lived her entire life in Manitoba, since retiring, Code has traveled around the world and seen more than most can even imagine. But before taking a look at her years of travel and adventure, we need to take a look at her years growing up and what she’s doing now.
A town on the move
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- Published on Wednesday, September 28, 2016
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Neepawa mayor Adrian de Groot and Neepawa Natives head coach Dustin Howden pose in front of the new front end cover for the MJHL team’s bus. The town is supporting the club over the next two years in the form of a commercial sponsorship. As part of that deal, the town’s branding will be front and centre on the bus as it travels across Manitoba.
Open the page to adventure at Neepawa Public Library’s story time program
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- Published on Wednesday, September 28, 2016
By Miranda Leybourne
The Neepawa Press
Now that school-aged children are back in classes, parents with preschoolers who are looking to keep them busy and entertained can take advantage of a fun, free program at the Neepawa Public Library. Berni Myker has been running the story time program at the library since the beginning of the year. The group meets Friday mornings at 11 a.m., where they hear a story, play a round of eye spy and do a fun craft connected to the day’s theme.
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Looking back - 1986: 74 year-old stonemason helps out the town
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- Published on Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Press Archives: At age 74, Frank McLachlan constructed cairns marking entrance onto Mountain Avenue. Helper Andy Macsymic can be seen in the background.
By Cecil Pittman
The Neepawa Press
80 years ago, Friday, Sept. 25, 1936: Many citizens turned out Wednesday afternoon to meet Lord Tweedsmuir, the governor-general of Canada, when he passed through Neepawa on the C.N.R. on his way to Prince Albert. When he stepped off the train, he was met by mayor WG. Pollock. After the train started, he stood on the observation platform and waved farewell to all who had come to welcome him on his first visit to Neepawa. The general impression he gave was that he was a very fine type of gentleman.
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