Looking back - 1996: Roof repairs cost more than expected

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Photo courtesy of Cecil Pittman archives. In the 1950s, Mountain Avenue, looking north from the intersection of Hamilton St. and Mountain Ave. 

By Cecil Pittman

The Neepawa Press

80 years ago Tuesday, February 4, 1936

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Neepawa Chamber charts course for new year

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Photo by Kate Jackman-Atkinson. RBC Olympian and Olympic gold medalist Jill Officer was the evening’s keynote speaker.

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

With a keynote speech focusing on support, the Neepawa and District Chamber of Commerce welcomed the new year at their annual general meeting last week.  Held Jan. 27, the evening event attracted about 70 members of Neepawa’s business community.

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Kaleidoscope presents... Sherlock Holmes

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Photo by Bruce Monk, courtesy of MTC. Aaron Pridham and Toby Hughes in the Hound of Baskervilles. 

Submitted Article

Kaleidoscope Concert Series

Kaleidoscope Concert Series is pleased to bring Sherlock Holmes to Neepawa!

The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre will soon be performing The Hound Of The Baskervilles. In this hilarious adaptation, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson will try to get to the bottom of a mystery involving an ancient family curse, a dark and desolate moor and a large inheritance. 

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Pet dental health

Submitted by Dr. Marie North

Carberry Small Animal Vet Clinic

 February is often promoted as Pet Dental Health month in the veterinary industry.  One of the greatest challenges I face as a vet is explaining dental disease to my clients.  Many owners are unaware of their pet’s dental health beyond bad breath.  Frequently I will diagnose broken or missing teeth, abscesses or growths. One of the reason owners are unaware is because you can only see some of the teeth in a dog whose mouth is open, never mind a cat. The most common clinical sign of dental disease? None. 

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Brydges and Taylor vet clinic holds grand opening

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Photo by Kira Paterson.

Brydges and Taylor Veterinary Hospital has relocated to 123 Main Street W in Neepawa. They held their grand opening today from 1-5 pm. The meet and greet was meant to let people know about the new venue and give them an opportunity to visit with the clinic staff.