Surveying the aftermath
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- Published on Tuesday, August 7, 2018
Massive tornado strikes Alonsa area
Photo property of Vanessa Lambourne Whyte. The damage from the tornado was evident across the edge of the Margaret Bruce Beach, just east of Alonsa.
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
When the Alonsa tornado was officially upgraded to a Level Four storm, it wasn’t really a surprise to those who experienced it. The massive tornado, which tore through the communities of Alonsa, Silver Ridge, and Margaret Bruce Beach on Friday, Aug. 4, has now been categorized by Environment Canada officials as an EF-4, making it the strongest tornado confirmed this year in all of North America.
A celebration of stories and of the woman who told them
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- Published on Tuesday, August 7, 2018
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
Neepawa’s most prominent writer is receiving some well deserved national recognition. On Friday, Aug. 10, a plaque will be unveiled at the Margaret Laurence House, designating the author as a Person of National Historic Significance.
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Homebodies - Blessings of technology…
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- Published on Tuesday, August 7, 2018
By Rita Friesen
Neepawa Banner & Press
It was a wonderful day. By pushing buttons and turning dials, three loads were drying on the line by ten of the a.m. I could have pushed more buttons and turned more dials and dried all the clothing, bedding and towels inside. However, I love the scent of sun dried items and my favourite tees and sweaters last much longer when line dried, or laid flat on the clothes horse.
St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church is 100!
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- Published on Monday, August 6, 2018
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St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Glenhope.
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Neepawa Banner & Press
A special celebration has been planned to commemorate 100 years for the St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Glenhope.
Now we have a race!
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- Published on Monday, August 6, 2018
Floyd Martens seeking Federal Conservative nomination
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
A new candidate had thrown his name into the race to replace outgoing Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa M.P. Robert Sopuck. Floyd Martens of Roblin has formally announced he is seeking the Conservative nomination for the riding. Martens is the second person to officially step forward, as former KAP president Dan Mazier announced his intentions earlier in the summer. Both men are looking to fill the position currently held by Sopuck, who announced back in May that he would not run in the next federal election.
