Looking Back - 1978: Miss Neepex pageant kicks off in Neepawa
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- Published on Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Photo courtesy of the Banner & Press archives. Fitted with lace blouses and long shirts, keeping alive the spirit of the early 1920s during the two-day event are, from left: Rhonda Twerdochlib, Nancy Owen, Kathy Jeffrey, Lois Hart, Jackie Guillas and Lynn Bold.
By Cassandra Wehrhahn
Neepawa Banner & Press
110 years ago, Tuesday, October 20, 1908
The Balkan War cloud has passed over.
Over 300 Chinese were killed by a typhoon in Chang-Chow las week.
In Korea last week a band of friendly natives were killed by Japanese soldiers in mistake for a band of insurgents. The incident is being used by agitators to fan the feelings of discontent amongst the Koreans with the hope of causing a revolt and an appeal to China for protection.
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Natives fall to Steelers in OT
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- Published on Monday, October 22, 2018
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
It’s been repeated in arenas across the land, time and again that a two-goal lead is the worst one you could possibly have in hockey. The Neepawa Natives proved there might be some merit to that old clique, as they surrendered a multi-goal lead twice to the Selkirk Steelers, on Saturday, Oct. 20, eventually falling in overtime 5-4.
Westlake-Gladstone forum packs community hall
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- Published on Monday, October 22, 2018
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner & Press
A large crowd of almost 200 gathered in the Gladstone Community Hall on Monday, Oct. 15. The Gladstone Chamber of Commerce organized a forum for the mayoral and council candidates of the Municipality of Westlake-Gladstone and the hall was full of municipal taxpayers hoping to make an informed decision in the upcoming election.
Out of Helen's Kitchen - Twice baked stuffed potatoes
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- Published on Monday, October 22, 2018
Today’s recipe is in memory of Judy Taylor, who passed away suddenly this summer. Judy’s life inspired one to live for the betterment of others, to give freely of your time, to be gentle and kind and accept all people. She lived her faith daily. Neepawa was left a better place for her life and worse for her passing. As a guest at Judy’s home, I had eaten twice baked potatoes many times. I do not have her special recipe so my recipe will have to do.
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Smile Cookies help clinic expansion
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- Published on Monday, October 22, 2018
Submitted photo. Greg Crisanti of Tim Hortons presents a giant cheque for $4,936 to clinic volunteer John Nelson.
By Cassandra Wehrhahn
Neepawa Banner & Press
The Banner & Press has received confirmation from Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic volunteer John Nelson on Friday, Oct. 12 that the money raised by the Neepawa Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign has been put towards the expansion of the community clinic.
