Victoria’s Quilts organizers ‘overwhelmed’ with support

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Photo by Diane Ruzycki. The lunch was prepared by volunteers (from left): Daphne Hall, Judith Martin, Arlene Waddell, Diane Nordstrom, Chris Waddell and Ann Nielsen.

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

In total, the Victoria’s Quilts Canada St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser served lunch to 170 people, although Daphne Hall, one of the organizers, said that many others bought tickets in order to support the organization. Hall said of the turn out, “It was wonderful, we had so much support, we were overwhelmed... I can’t believe the support from the community.” 

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Looking back - 1986: Neepawa stores to be open Monday

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Neepawa Press archives. 30 years ago, Thursday, March 27, 1986: Myra Bennet displays new signs advising of Neepawa stores now open on Mondays.

By Cecil Pittman

The Neepawa Press

80 years ago Friday, March 13, 1936

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Two locations hit in overnight break ins

By Press Staff

The Neepawa Press

On Mar. 17, Neepawa RCMP investigated a pair of break ins that occurred overnight.

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COPP underway

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McCreary COPP

We are pleased to announce that the McCreary Branch of the Citizens on Patrol Program (Copp) is now officially trained and operating. The main purpose of the McCreary C.O.P. Program is to be the additional “eyes and ears” in the community.

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Rockin’ the Fields line up announced

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Rockin' the Fields of Minnedosa

The following bands have been booked for Rockin’ the Fields of Minnedosa, which takes place over the August long weekend, July 29-31.

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