Taxi service has come to Neepawa
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- Published on Friday, January 8, 2016
Richard Bhantooa of 1st Call Taxi, based out of Brandon, is bringing a new cab service to Neepawa.
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Press/Neepawa Banner
The wheels have been in motion to bring a taxi service to Neepawa. Late last year, 1st Call Taxi, based out of Brandon filed a business license request to establish the service within the town limits. Administration for the Town of Neepawa has reviewed the paperwork and approved the operation of the business. Two cabs were operational in Neepawa on a preliminary basis this past weekend.
Marijuana grow-op discovered
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- Published on Friday, January 8, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
A 52-year-old man from the R.M. of McCreary has been charged after Ste. Rose du Lac RCMP discovered a marijuana grow operation. RCMP said they seized 168 plants and a small amount of dried and cut marijuana on Jan. 6 in an area residence.
Ski and snowshoe trail now open
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- Published on Thursday, January 7, 2016
Submitted photo. A ski and snowshoe trail has been groomed and is now open at the Neepawa golf course.
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The cross-country skiers in Neepawa now have the option of a trail closer to home. A ski and snowshoe trail has been cleared at the Neepawa golf course over the holidays and is now open for use.
UCT honours long time members
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- Published on Thursday, January 7, 2016
Submitted photo. (From left) Neil Gillies, Darlene Gillies and Warren Gillies were recognized for 25 years of UCT membership. Norma Reid presented the trio with their certificates of recognition.
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The Neepawa Press
Over the holidays, the Neepawa chapter of the United Commercial Travellers (UCT) gathered at Chicken Delight to enjoy a Christmas meal and to reflect on the year that was. Several members of the club were also honoured for their long-standing commitment to the UCT and to the community.
Iron ore project on hold, investors waiting for a change in government
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- Published on Thursday, January 7, 2016
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
It’s been in the ground for a long time, it’s taking a long time to get it out as well.
There’s a large seam of iron ore deep down in the earth, south-west of Arden.
Read more: Iron ore project on hold, investors waiting for a change in government
