Looking Back - 1986: Neepawa citizens purchase the Margaret Laurence Home
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- Published on Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Photo courtesy of Cecil Pittman archive: Thursday, Dec. 4, 1986, Margaret Laurence Home Committee purchased the Simpson Home.
The Neepawa Press
80 years ago. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1936: The Dominion Unemployment Bureau has reported that there are now 79 unemployed men in Neepawa, as compared to 121 in 1931.
70 years ago. Thursday, Dec. 5, 1946: Reports of the big game season indicate that there are plenty of deer and most hunters have been successful on their first hunt. Other reports are to the effect that the shooting started well in advance of the season. Last week, a man of the district appeared before Magistrate Crawford, charged with having shot several deer and elk out of season. His gun, team of horses and wagon were confiscated and he was fined $82.50.
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Press delayed due to weather
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- Published on Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Pictured: A screen capture from the RCMP Twitter account of an accident between Neepawa and Minnedosa. (Photos courtesy & property of the RCMP)
Press Staff
The winter storm that's blanketed southern Manitoba continues to create several issues. The storm has brought significant snowfall and blowing snow. According to Environment Canada, the snowfall will likely continue through to Wednesday, as they are calling for upwards of 25 centimeters in some areas.
Busy weekend for NACI Tigers hockey
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- Published on Monday, December 5, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
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It was a busy weekend for the Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (NACI) Tigers on the ice, as the hockey team played three games on three consecutive nights.
Neepawa Farmers beat Carberry Plainsmen
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- Published on Monday, December 5, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Press/Neepawa Banner
The Neepawa Farmers are starting to find some consistency to their game, as they recently topped the Carberry Plainsmen by the score of 5-2.