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“What’s the Big Idea?” kickstarting local businesses

Details: Published on Wednesday, October 17, 2018

By Kira Paterson

Neepawa Banner & Press

It’s that time of year again; local entrepreneurs have the opportunity to build their business with the help of the fourth annual What’s the Big Idea? event. Neepawa’s Economic Development Officer (EDO) Marilyn Crewe is here to help anyone who thinks they have the next big idea.

It’s all fun and games

Details: Published on Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Neepawa Vet Clinic hosts Search and Rescue demo

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Photos by Cassandra Wehrhahn

Gypsy, nicknamed “Gyp”, and dog trainer Kent were ready for their closeup at the Neepawa Vet Clinic.

By Cassandra Wehrhahn

Neepawa Banner & Press

Visitors to the Neepawa Vet Clinic during the 11-2 p.m. open house got a bit of a treat on Oct. 5 in the form of a search and rescue demo, provided by visiting dog trainer Kent and rescue dog Gypsy.

Looking Back - 1978: Strike signs pop up at Neepawa’s liquor store

Details: Published on Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Photo courtesy of the Banner & Press Archives. Liquor store workers stuck up this sign outside of the Neepawa Liquor Mart, going on strike in 1978.

By Cassandra Wehrhahn

Neepawa Banner & Press

110 years ago, Tuesday, October 13, 1908

On learning that theIsland of Crete has proclaimed its union with Greece, Turkey despatched a cruiser and three torpedo boats from Smyrna to the island of Samos.

Miss K. Garnier has completed her training in the general hospital here. A reception will be held at the hospital on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 15 from 3 to 5 o’clock during which graduating exercises will take place. Friends of the hospital are cordially invited to attend.