Neepawa Council disappointed with Dutch Elm deal
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- Published on Tuesday, January 24, 2017
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Press/Neepawa Banner
Neepawa Town Council meeting - Tuesday, Jan.17, 2017
Neepawa Town Council has agreed to a new deal on the control of Dutch Elm Disease. The cost sharing agreement is with the province and outlines the responsibilities between the two sides.
Oh deer! Neepawa divided over visitors
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- Published on Tuesday, January 24, 2017
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Press/Neepawa Banner
Each night, as dusk falls, Neepawa sees its population grow, but not everyone is happy about the visitors. For the last month, the town has become a popular hangout for deer who feast on trees, shrubs and birdseed.
Pallister vows not to forget about rural Manitoba
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- Published on Monday, January 23, 2017
Premier Brian Pallister speaking in Neepawa on Monday, Jan. 16
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Press/Neepawa Banner
Much like a long haul truck driver, Brian Pallister has recently seen a large swath of the provincial highway in a very short amount of time. Last week, Manitoba’s Premier travelled nearly 1,300 kilometres to attend several events across the westman region. The itinerary included a pair of tributes for retiring MLAs, one in Neepawa for Stu Briese and the other in Shoal Lake for Leanne Rowat. As well, he participated in meetings in Swan River, Dauphin, Virden, Brandon and Portage la Prairie, over the span of three days.
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Book your winter escape at the library
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- Published on Monday, January 23, 2017
By Debbie Unger
Branch Supervisor, Neepawa Public Library
Well, a new year is here and winter has us dreaming of getting away to warmer places, but if you don’t have plans to renew your passport and board a plane, we can help you travel to somewhere new and still be entertained, without leaving your cozy reading chair!
Chamber of Commerce celebrating 117th year at AGM
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- Published on Monday, January 23, 2017
By Miranda Leybourne
The Neepawa Banner
The Neepawa Chamber of Commerce has moved into its 117th year as an organization and will be celebrating, as well as looking back on last year’s progress, with their annual general meeting on Jan. 30.
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