A senior’s story: Merv Drayson
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- Published on Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Wayne Hildebrand
The Neepawa Press
Merv Drayson was born in 1924 in Neepawa, the first son of Charles and Gladys Drayson (Hockin). “It was a beautiful February day. Water was running down the streets,’’ With a smile Merv added, “At least that was what I was told.”
Looking back - 1987: Interest free loan proposal gets cool response from ag minister
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- Published on Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Cecil Pittman
The Neepawa Press
80 years ago Friday, July 30,1937
The CNR has decided to discontinue the use of its horse drawn express wagon in the local service and the truck provided for this purpose will be put into operation next month.
70 years ago Thursday, July 31, 1947
After breaking the high jump record in Brandon, Bob Baker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Baker, of Neepawa, went on to win the junior “A” high jump at the Canadian track and field championships in Edmonton, Alberta. To bring home the title, Bob leapt a height of 5’ 7 1/8” (1.74 m). Another Manitoban, Winnipeg’s Miss. Betty Mitchelle won the 100 meter women’s dash.
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Semi fire erupts west of Neepawa
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- Published on Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Photo taken by David Jowett. Used with permission from Krystal Jowett.
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Neepawa Banner
Emergency crews were on the scene today of a semi-truck fire just west of Neepawa. At around 11:00 am, Police and fire officials arrived to find the massive blaze on Highway 16 between Neepawa and Minnedosa.
Ready, set, race
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- Published on Monday, July 24, 2017
Photos by The Neepawa banner archives
Vehicles from last years races ready to start there engines and hit the race track at last year’s Yellowhead Roadrunners Runway Drags.
By Kira McCormick-Adema
The Neepawa Banner
The Yellowhead Roadrunners are always looking for new members with an interest in vehicles of all types. This year, at the club’s 17th annual Runway Drag Races, they are again giving novice racers a chance to test their skills on the track. While there will be some fast cars, the races are open to anyone, all drivers need to do is bring a vehicle, a helmet and be in time for the pre race orientation. Drivers don’t have to be pre-registered; they can register when they get there. The race is coming up on Saturday, July 29 2017 at the Neepawa airport.
