Out of Helen's kitchen - Pina Colada Squares
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- Published on Tuesday, October 16, 2018
By Helen Drysdale
Neepawa Banner & Press
Don’t expect many leftovers when you make this irresistible square.
Neepawa Area Health Auxiliary over 100 years old
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- Published on Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Photo from Neepawa Land of Plenty history book. The original Neepawa Hospital building, finished in 1904 on the same grounds as the current hospital.
Submitted by Neepawa Area Health Auxiliary
Neepawa Banner & Press
1902 - JJ Hamilton and JA Davidson of Neepawa persuaded people of the need for a new hospital. A site was chosen on the north east corner, on a knoll overlooking Whitemud River, in the same area as the present hospital. Davidson donated the land. Sod turned in 1903.
One for the books
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- Published on Monday, October 15, 2018
Photo submitted by Norma Forsman. Neepawa’s Manitoba Telephone System building became the library in 1967. When the Neepawa Library moved to its current location, this building was demolished and became the parking lot for the Beautiful Plains Credit Union.
Neepawa Public Library celebrates 50th anniversary
By Cassandra Wehrhahn
Neepawa Banner & Press
There was a historical occasion in Neepawa this past Thursday as the community’s library celebrated its 50th anniversary. The Neepawa Public Library held an open house from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. Guests were treated to cake, coffee and to read over a collection of newspaper articles detailing the library’s history.
A Night of “Déjà Vu” Entertainment!
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- Published on Monday, October 15, 2018
By Maureen Cox
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On Saturday, Nov. 17, the Neepawa Legion Branch and Ladies Auxiliary are joining forces for a community fundraiser entitled, “Déjà Vu”. All funds will be used to establish something permanent to honour the Veterans’ graves at Neepawa’s Riverside Cemetery.
From regal to rubble
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- Published on Thursday, October 11, 2018
After years of neglect, “The Castle” is finally torn down
Photo courtesy of Denis Saquet
Banner Staff
Neepawa Banner & Press
What was once a local landmark is now nothing more than a memory, as the Davidson House (aka. The Castle) has finally been demolished. The once historic three-storey house located at 344 Main St. in Neepawa was taken down Tuesday, Oct. 9 by Total Demolition Ltd. of Portage la Prairie.
