More optimism in the Neepawa business community

By Kira Paterson

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The Neepawa Chamber of Commerce sent out a business survey in February of this year and recently released the results. Overall, the results of the survey indicate that Neepawa’s local businesses are currently stabilizing or growing and most responses were similar to, or better than, last year’s. 

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Cats TNR and Rescue shopping day a success

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Submitted photos. A variety of vendors had tables set up at the Yellowhead Hall for the Cats TNR shopping day.

By Kira Paterson

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On Saturday, April 30, the Cats TNR & Rescue organization held their second annual Mother’s Day Shopping Expo at the Yellowhead Hall. The event is a fundraiser to help pay for the veterinary bills for the cats the group rescues. 

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A week full of celebrations for HAND

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Photos by Kira Paterson. On May 11 and 13, HAND celebrated their 30th anniversary and recognized Let No One Be Alone week.

By Kira Paterson

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

A local organization has been offering a helping hand to seniors for 30 years now. Home Assistance Neepawa and District (HAND) celebrated 30 years since their first annual meeting on Wednesday, May 11 – the first meeting was in April of 1986. When it first started, the organization was the second seniors assistance program in Manitoba. Now, there are about 104 programs like HAND in the province.

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My Neepawa - Saints and angels

What’s “Your Neepawa”? We’re asking readers to share with us their pictures of past and present Neepawa. To share a picture, please email a high resolution version (1 MB or higher) to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or stop by the office at 243 Hamilton Street, in Neepawa. Please include your name as well as a description of the photo.

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Photo courtesy of Jodi Baker.

This is the Stone Angel that stands watch over Riverside Cemetery in Neepawa.

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Looking back - 1976: Neepawa Rotary Club celebrates its 25th anniversary

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Photo courtesy of Cecil Pittman Archives. 40 years ago; Thurs., May 20, 1976: George MacKidd was elected Charter President of the Neepawa Rotary Club.

By Cecil Pittman

The Neepawa Press

80 years ago Tuesday, May 19, 1936

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