Neepawa Natives split weekend road swing
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- Published on Monday, January 8, 2018
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
The Neepawa Natives collected two of a possible four points on a recent road trip to Winnipeg and Steinbach. Neepawa knocked off the Winnipeg Blues on Saturday, Jan. 6, by the score of 9-4. The next night in Steinbach, the Pistons topped the Natives 5-2. These results leave Neepawa with an 18-19-3 record, good enough for 39 points and seventh place in the MJHL standings.
Looking Back - 1968: Neepawa wins bronze medals
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- Published on Monday, January 8, 2018
Cecil Pittman
Neepawa Banner & Press
80 years ago
Friday, January 7, 1938
Some of the local men working at the town’s wood lot went on strike this week against a suggestion that the corporation be saved a little money on transportation bills. A team left for the lot Monday morning and the foreman wanted the men to take this ride, but no siree, no such thing; a train ride to the destination or nothing.
Question of the week & Thumbs up, thumbs down: January 8, 2018
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- Published on Monday, January 8, 2018
Question of the Week
Here is some reaction from our most recent question of the week (Dec. 29th edition). Following a recent Neepawa Town Council meeting, what is your opinion of the boarding house debate?
Read more: Question of the week & Thumbs up, thumbs down: January 8, 2018
Cold snaps and vehicles
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- Published on Sunday, January 7, 2018
Micah Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
Manitoba 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, Manitoba has dealt with colder then average temperatures, going as low as -35 without factoring in wind chill. Manitobans 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.