Winter arrives with a vengeance
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- Published on Thursday, December 1, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Neepawa’s first taste of winter has left many area residents dealing with the aftermath of heavy wet snow and icy roads. A major snowfall, caused by a low-pressure system over North Dakota, blanketed most of southern Manitoba early in the week, creating a snowfall warning for many parts of the province.
'I like seeing people happy.'
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- Published on Tuesday, November 29, 2016
(Submitted) Craig Kielburger, founder of WE (Free the Children), presenting the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteerism to Michelle Pottinger.
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Press/Neepawa Banner
While 16,000 people packed the MTS Centre for WE Day on Nov. 18, the previous evening’s event was a little more intimate. Prior to WE Day, 150 students and teachers were invited to special dinner honouring the province’s most giving schools and students. NACI’s HOPE group, which has donated $25,000 to global projects and another $10,000 to local projects in recent year, was invited.
Looking Back:1966: Right turns on red lights not allowed in Neepawa
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- Published on Tuesday, November 29, 2016
By Cecil Pittman
Neepawa Press/Neepawa Banner
80 years ago - Friday, Nov. 27, 1936
The new telephone directory has been issued. It contains 583 names, while the old one listed 539 subscribers.
Read more: Looking Back:1966: Right turns on red lights not allowed in Neepawa
WE Day inspires NACI students
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- Published on Tuesday, November 29, 2016
(Submitted photo) On Nov. 18, 60 NACI students, from Grade 7 to 12, attended this year’s WE Day in Winnipeg.
Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Press/Neepawa Banner
It was a day of inspiration for the 60 NACI students who attended this year’s WE Day. Organized by WE (formerly Free the Children), We Day celebrates youth making a difference both locally and globally. The event fills a stadium and combines the energy of a live concert, with inspirational speakers sharing stories of leadership and change.
Prairie Mountain Health paramedics honoured
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- Published on Monday, November 28, 2016
By Blaine Kraushaar
Communications Co-ordinator
Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) congratulates four paramedics from the region who were recently recognized with the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Exemplary Service Medal that was presented by the lieutenant-governor of Manitoba, Janice FIlmon. The medal, created in July 1994, recognizes professionals in the provision of pre-hospital emergency medical services to the public, who have performed their duties in an exemplary manner — characterized by good conduct, industry and efficiency.
