The year that was for Neepawa council
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- Published on Tuesday, December 22, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
As we shift into the new year, it’s important to review exactly what’s been accomplished in the previous 12 months by the Neepawa Town Council. Listed below are some of the most notable resolutions passed by council.
Neepawa looking to clear up snow removal challenges
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- Published on Tuesday, December 22, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Administration for the Town of Neepawa is asking for a little bit of understanding from residents when it comes to the first major snowfall of the winter. A low pressure system struck southern Manitoba earlier this month and left between 12 to 15 centimetres of snow across the region.
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End of an era for Neepawa hotel industry
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- Published on Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Picture of the Vivian Hotel from an ad of its grand opening from the January 26, 1962 Neepawa Press.
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The Vivian family has long been tied with the hotel industry in Neepawa. Spanning three different locations, for almost a century, a Vivian has owned one of the town’s hotels.
Looking back - 1995: Riverside Cemetery tree stolen for Christmas
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- Published on Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Photo courtesy of Cecil Pittman archives. 80 years ago, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 1935: The new closed in arena has brought hours of enjoyment to the town and rural citizens.
By Cecil Pittman
The Neepawa Press
80 years ago, Tuesday December 31, 1935,
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To welcome refugees, community must come together
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- Published on Tuesday, December 22, 2015
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
With the turmoil in Syria, the Canadian government is attempting to reduce the damage by bringing refugee families into Canada. However, the process isn’t as simple as it might sound.
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