Train collides with truck near Gladstone

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Photo courtesy of John Verkley

By Banner Staff

Neepawa Banner & Press

A 72-year-old Neepawa man remains hospitalized after being seriously injured in a crash involving a train and a transport truck. The incident occurred on Wednesday, Aug. 8, just off of Highway 16 near Gladstone. 

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Looking back - 1978 : We’re off to the (slow) races!

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Photo courtesy of the Neepawa Banner & Press Archives

Turtles “Freeway Fredy” and “Reo Speedwagon” show off their stuff for The Press photographer in 1978.

By Cassandra Wehrhahn

Neepawa Banner & Press

80 years ago,

Tuesday,

August 9, 1938

A 10-year-old Winnipeg girl, Donna Grsecoe, talented violinist, won a $5,000 scholarship at the American Conservatory of Music, Chicago, last week.

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Tragic history inspires author

Rebekah Lee Jenkins launches new book in Neepawa

By Cassandra Wehrhahn

Neepawa Banner & Press

Neepawa’s Margaret Laurence Home will once again be visited by an author!

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Raspberry blueberry coffee cake

By Helen Drysdale

Neepawa Banner & Press

This is a must for fresh berry season. Serve warm or cold, with extra fresh berries and, if desired, with a scoop of ice cream.

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Letters - Where has Neepawa’s pride gone?

Submitted

Neepawa Banner & Press

I am writing regarding a recent article in the Neepawa Banner & Press regarding the perpetual care at Riverside Cemetery. (A floral debate. - July 6th edition)

I feel compelled to do so for a couple of reasons.

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