A holiday greeting from the Mayor of Neepawa
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- Published on Sunday, December 24, 2017
By Adrian de Groot
Town of Neepawa
This time of year has always been a special time ever since I can remember. It brought the joy of family and friends getting together by enjoying a special meal and playing games. Everyone got involved and fellowship abounded. It was also about remembering those who could not sit at the table with us, the people we miss, loved, and cherished.
Skating safety supremely important
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- Published on Friday, December 22, 2017
By Miranda Leybourne
Neepawa Banner & Press
Despite a mild start to the season, it seems winter temperatures are starting to set in for Neepawa and the surrounding area. That means that many people are eager to start skating -- at the indoor rink at the Yellowhead Centre, outside at the Flats, or on frozen waterways like lakes, ponds, rivers and streams.
Neepawa Council rejects boarding house request
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- Published on Friday, December 22, 2017
The meeting room at the Town of Neepawa office was filled to capacity on Tuesday, Dec. 19, as individuals listen to the discussion surrounding a boarding house on Whitmore Crescent. Photo property of Alan Gillies. GEM Media.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
The final Neepawa Town Council meeting of 2017 proved to be a lively one, as nearly 50 people crammed into the Town Office on Tuesday, Dec. 19. The reason for the capacity crowd was the discussion of a conditional use permit for a boarding house at 8 Whitmore Crescent.
Breakfast of Champions
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- Published on Thursday, December 21, 2017
Back row, from left: Brad Walker, Beautiful Plains Community Foundation board chair, presented the donation to coaches Landon Cameron and Matt Lowry.
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Neepawa Banner & Press
This year, the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation provided $700 in support to the Breakfast Club, a volunteer run hockey skills development program for Neepawa-area children.
Whirlpool Lake closed to public
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- Published on Tuesday, December 19, 2017
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Neepawa Banner & Press
To ensure the ongoing protection of Riding Mountain National Park from invasive zebra mussels, Parks Canada is closing Whirlpool Lake and the campground area until further notice as a precautionary measure. This area closure includes a prohibition of all watercraft (canoes, kayaks, etc.) on Whirlpool Lake.
