Lake Agassiz book launch a success

By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press

Writing about the history of a long forgotten glacial lake can be hard; making it actually interesting can be even harder. But if the recent capacity crowd, which filled the foyer of the Beautiful Plains Museum in Neepawa was any indication, Bill Redekop has found a way.

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Thumbs up, thumbs down - November 3, 2017

Would you like to send a thumbs up or thumbs down to an individual or group in the community? Please send it our way. Submissions must include a name and must be under 100 words. We want to hear from you! In person: 243 Hamilton St. Neepawa By fax: 204-476-5073 By email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

A thumbs up to the Yellowhead Centre Committee and Neepawa Gymnastics for allowing the continuation of the walking program in the hall. We have been using this program for over 16 years and greatly appreciate the program.

Anne Pritchard and Liz Sumner
Neepawa, MB

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Big Grass Marsh fire update

By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press

Following up on details on the Big Grass Marsh fire, Westbourne-Gladstone Mayor David Single said, ”The fire departments did amazing job.” In the Neepawa Banner and Press article we somehow missed listing the Plumas Fire Department whose volunteers worked hard for at least three days to control the blaze.

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Neepawa Salvation Army marches to new locale

Online Salvation Army

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

Shoppers searching for a few bargains and perhaps a hidden treasure or two, now have a little more space to do so at Neepawa’s Salvation Army Thrift Store. On Tuesday, Oct. 31, staff and volunteers officially opened the doors to the store’s new location, within the former Co-op building on Mountain Avenue.

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Meeting planned for Neepawa’s rec options

By Miranda Leybourne

Neepawa Banner & Press

The Town of Neepawa is hosting an information session looking at different events that various community groups have planned for 2018 in an effort to create a full, engaging community calendar in the coming year. 

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