Does the public library matter to you?

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Neepawa Public Library

The Neepawa Public Library is one of our greatest assets, providing recreation, learning and leisure opportunities for the entire community. Now you have an opportunity to help chart the library’s future direction by volunteering to serve on the local board. 

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Have a heart this February

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Jean Borchardt

Once again we will be reaching out to the Neepawa and surrounding area residents to support the Heart and Stroke Campaign. 

We will be having a table set up at the Neepawa Gladstone Co-op every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday for the month of February, from 10 a.m. -1 p.m. and 1-4 p.m.

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NACI Varsity Girls win big over Elton

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NACI's Dani Hanke (4) putsup a shot on the Elton net 

By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

The varsity girls basketball team for Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (NACI) continues to dominate its opposition. The latest example of its strength was a 73-34 win over the Elton Sabers. 

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Salvation Army optimistic about 2016

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Photo by Eoin Devereux. Amanda Naughton-Gale of the Salvation Army spoke to the Neepawa Rotary Club on Friday, Jan. 22. 

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

Neepawa’s Salvation Army is hopeful that 2016 will be the year they’re finally able to expand. On Friday, Jan. 22, Manager Amanda Naughton-Gale spoke to the members of the Neepawa Rotary Club, during the group’s weekly luncheon and meeting. She provided an update on the operation of the thrift store and the use of the hamper program.

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Looking back - 1976: A half-century of history ended with the closing of Viscount School

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Photo courtesy of Cecil Pittman archives. 40 Years ago, Thurs. Jan. 29, 1976: A half century of history ended when the bell rang, dismissing classes for the last time from Viscount School (Neepawa Collegiate Institute).

By Cecil Pittman

The Neepawa Press

80 years ago, Friday January 31, 1936:

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