Prepare to lace up your skates!

Kelwood Skating Rink expected to open soon

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Photos by John Drinkwater and Christine Waddell

Left: An interior view showing the collapsed metal roof from the January of 2017. The collapse caused some damages to the ice, some of which can be seen in the photo.

Right: Kelwood’s brand new rink has been built on the site of the former curling rink. It will have many uses as a community centre as it is adjacent to the Kelwood fair grounds and campgrounds.

By Cassandra Wehrhahn

Neepawa Banner & Press

Locals can cross their fingers in hopes for access to the Kelwood rink this year.

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Farmers/Motorists reminded to keep safe during harvest season

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MPI Media Release

With harvest underway across much of the province, Manitoba Agriculture is reminding farmers, farm families, employees and motorists to keep safety as a top priority during this extremely busy period, recognizing there are many tasks to be completed when the weather co-operates.

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Out of Helen's Kitchen - Tomato green onion

By Helen Drysdale

Neepawa Banner & Press

Last week, I had a dill pickle recipe. I received several inquiries regarding pickles unsealing and cloudy.

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Land deal irks some Neepawa property owners

Petition circulated recently in connection to the sale of the property

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Picture by Eoin Devereux

The lot in question between McGill Street and Adelaide Crescent as it appeared on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

A deal that has sold a parcel of land between McGill Street and Adelaide Crescent in Neepawa has sparked a backlash from some nearby property owners.

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Right in the centre - Do we need a bigger vision

By Ken Waddell

Neepawa Banner & Press

As we creep slowly towards the 2018 municipal elections, do we need to set a larger vision for our communities? Do we need to aim higher, run farther, build bigger?

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