Looking back - 1986: Kinsmen selling tickets for the Thaw Draw
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- Published on Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Neepawa Press archives. 30 years ago, Thursday, Feb. 20, 1986: Kinsman Dave Zeke ponders when this car will fall through the ice.
By Cecil Pittman
The Neepawa Press
80 years ago Tuesday, February 18, 1936
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Fundraising under way for new HMK play structure
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- Published on Friday, February 12, 2016
Photo by Kira Paterson. The current structure is showing signs of aging and a new one would allow for more kids to use it at once.
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Hazel M. Kellington School (HMK) in Neepawa is looking to make some upgrades that the students can have fun with. The play structure on the south playground has seen its fair share of action, so the school is starting to make plans to replace it. They have gotten quotes from a few different companies and estimate the cost to be between $80,000 and $90,000.
‘It’s been a great experience for me. I’ve learned lots’
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- Published on Friday, February 12, 2016
Photo by Kira Paterson. Amanda Naughton-Gale is currently serving a term as Kin Canada’s District 2 Governor.
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Neepawa’s Kin Club has a friend in high places to represent the community, along with the entire District 2, which consists of northwest Ontario and all of Manitoba. Amanda Naughton-Gale is a member of the Neepawa Kin Club as well as Kin Canada’s District 2 Governor.
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Heritage Co-op to invest more than $1 million in Minnedosa expansion
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- Published on Friday, February 12, 2016
Submitted by Vern May
The Neepawa Banner
Building on their existing relationship here in Minnedosa, as well as looking at opportunities for growth, Heritage Co-op has identified a significant expansion plan here in the community for 2016. The development of a new administrative office on Main Street will see 10 local positions retained and open the door for some new jobs over the next two years.
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Volunteer income tax program offered in 2016
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- Published on Thursday, February 11, 2016
Submitted by HAND Board
The Neepawa Banner
HAND (Home Assistance of Neepawa District) board members met on Jan. 28 at 11:30 a.m. to enjoy a homemade congregate meal dinner before the annual general meeting. Board members for 2016 are Jim Cockburn (chairman), Rod Shuttleworth (vice-chairman), Maureen Cox (treasurer), Donna Newton (secretary) and members Lola Wark, Eleanor Cochrane, Lisa Pottinger and Janet Scott. Velda Bradley was welcomed as a new board member.
