Marijuana grow-op discovered

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By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Banner

A 52-year-old man from the R.M. of McCreary has been charged after Ste. Rose du Lac RCMP discovered a marijuana grow operation. RCMP said they seized 168 plants and a small amount of dried and cut marijuana on Jan. 6 in an area residence.

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Ski and snowshoe trail now open

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Submitted photo. A ski and snowshoe trail has been groomed and is now open at the Neepawa golf course.

By Kira Paterson

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

The cross-country skiers in Neepawa now have the option of a trail closer to home. A ski and snowshoe trail has been cleared at the Neepawa golf course over the holidays and is now open for use. 

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UCT honours long time members

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Submitted photo. (From left) Neil Gillies, Darlene Gillies and Warren Gillies were recognized for 25 years of UCT membership. Norma Reid presented the trio with their certificates of recognition. 

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The Neepawa Press

Over the holidays, the Neepawa chapter of the United Commercial Travellers (UCT) gathered at Chicken Delight to enjoy a Christmas meal and to reflect on the year that was. Several members of the club were also honoured for their long-standing commitment to the UCT and to the community.

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Iron ore project on hold, investors waiting for a change in government

By Ken Waddell

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

It’s been in the ground for a long time, it’s taking a long time to get it out as well.

There’s a large seam of iron ore deep down in the earth, south-west of Arden.

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New Year’s standoff in Minnedosa

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

The normally quiet community of Minnedosa was anything but quiet on New Year’s Eve, as it dealt with a dramatic police standoff to ring in 2016.

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