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All clear at HyLife after recent evacuation

Details: Published on Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Photo by Eoin Devereux. HyLife employees in Neepawa head back into the facility, following an evacuation on Wednesday, Sept. 14.

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

HyLife employees in Neepawa recently received an unexpected mid-shift break, as the facility had to be temporarily evacuated. Representatives with the company have confirmed that at approximately 6:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14, a potentially hazardous condition was discovered within the plant’s piping systems.

My Neepawa - The picture of calm

Details: Published on Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Photo by Sonya Paterson.

Sonya Paterson’s picture of trees reflected in a dugout is the picture of calm. The photo was taken at the Paterson farm, in the Arden area, this summer.

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Looking Back - Veteran returns after pilgrimage to Vimy Ridge memorial

Details: Published on Tuesday, September 20, 2016

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Photo courtesy of Cecil Pittman archives. 80 years ago: Friday, Sept. 18, 1936; C. “Scotty” Mann returned after a pilgrimage to Vimy Ridge, where he fought during World War 1.

By Cecil Pittman

Neepawa Press

80 years ago, Friday, Sept. 18, 1936: C. Mann (World War I veteran) returned home Monday night after participating in a pilgrimage to Vimy, where Canada’s war memorial was unveiled by King Edward. Looking well, and a few pounds heavier, he is now busy relating experiences and displaying souvenirs to interested friends.