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Cold snaps and vehicles

Micah Waddell
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Ë®¹ûÊÓƵ has always been a less than pleasant place for vehicles in the winter. This recent sudden cold snap has put many motorists in a bind where other years most residents have prepared their vehicles accordingly for the cold. During the Christmas holidays, Ë®¹ûÊÓƵ has dealt with colder then average temperatures, going as low as -35 without factoring in wind chill. Ë®¹ûÊÓƵns have had time for preparation in most recent years, where it has gotten cold suddenly but only for a couple of days giving people a rude awakening and making them aware of the need to check the battery and change the oil.

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Out of Helen's kitchen - Country Chili

Helen Drysdale
Neepawa Banner & Press

A pot of bubbling chili on a cold winter day fills your soul with warmth. With all chili’s, the degree of heat is up to you. Add more or less of chili powder and red pepper flakes to suit your family’s taste.

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Ë®¹ûÊÓƵbodies - Confession time...

Rita Friesen
Neepawa Banner & Press

With the need to start the year off with a clean slate, I confess I stole a day. Back in the busyness of December, there was a cancellation of a day’s commitments. Oh, I could have found a dozen ‘duty’ things to do. And I love doing my duty, as I perceive it. Not so much if others dictate them! My choice was to not let anyone know that I was expectantly at home, and free. Not this day, I wanted it to myself.

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Salvation Army optimistic about 2018

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Photos by Eoin Devereux
Neepawa and Area Salvation Army manager Amanda Naughton-Gale has a mountain of donations to sort through. Naughton-Gale and her staff at the Thrift Store are constantly restocking the shelves with donated housewares and clothing.

Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press

2017 could be defined as a significant year of change for the Neepawa and Area Salvation Army, but in a good way. Not only has the charitable organization’s thrift store successfully settled into its new location, within the former Co-op building on Mountain Avenue; but the group has also seen support for their ongoing programs continue to expand. 

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Arden Boxing Day Bonspiel

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Photos by Diane Warner
Despite the cold weather, curlers headed to Arden, MB to take part in the annual Boxing Day Bonspiel. The 2017 edition was a welcome change from last year when the bonspiel was stormed out. This year’s winning team was James Paramor, Glen Ursel, Paul Dunham and Pat Paramor. Fourteen teams took part in this years event.

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