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. 

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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.

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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.

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New Year’s standoff in Minnedosa

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Published on Wednesday, January 6, 2016

By Eoin Devereux

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The normally quiet community of Minnedosa was anything but quiet on New Year’s Eve, as it dealt with a dramatic police standoff to ring in 2016.

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