Bringing to life the world's greatest lake

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By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

Neepawa Banner & Press

Arguably the world’s greatest lake, Lake Agassiz appeared to be little more than a frigid expanse of ice and water. But that initial impression proved to be far from reality when author Bill Redekop began looking beyond the surface. “It’s a special body of water,” he said of the lake.

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Westward Ford comes up big for Neepawa Natives

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Photo by Micah Waddell. Kevin Friesen, sales manager of Westward Ford, along with members of the Neepawa Natives stand next to one of the test drive vehicles, a 2016 Ford Mustang 2.3L Ecoboost. Left to right: Neepawa Natives players Lewis Negrich, Jessie Gibbons (kneeling) and Zack Johnson. Westward Ford’s Kevin Friesen and Natives players Griffin Chwaliboga and Bradley Marshall.

 

By Banner Staff

Neepawa Banner & Press

When it comes to community involvement and support, Westward Ford has excelled. The local automotive dealership held an event in support of the Neepawa Natives hockey team.

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It’s Time & FDJ make a fitting donation

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Photos by Diane Warner. Ineke Mack, owner of It’s Time Fashions and Gifts, with FDJ representatives John Wardell and Cathy Milne.

 

By Diane Warner

Neepawa Banner & Press

Finding the perfect pair of jeans can be a challenge for many women, but last week, the search got a whole lot easier.  On Thursday, Oct. 19, A French Designer Jean (FDJ) custom jean fitting clinic was held at It’s Time Fashion and Gifts in Neepawa.

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Question of the week / Thumbs up, thumbs down

Question of the week: Oct. 27, 2017

Do changes need to be made to the perpetual care program at Neepawa’s Riverside Cemetery?

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Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op building for the future

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By Banner Staff

Neepawa Banner & Press

The Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op has come a long way from it’s farm supply roots in the 1920s. The co-op has a modern Ag centre near Gladstone and an overcrowded and out-dated one at Neepawa on Hwy. 5 North. 

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