Looking Back - 1996: Decision to close highway approach up to Langford Council

Looking back - July 20

1966: Roy Rush retires from the CNR after 48 years of service.

By Cecil Pittman

The Neepawa Press

Week of July 20, 2016

80 years ago - Tuesday, July 14, 1936

Over 200 were present at the Legion picnic at Riverbend Park Wednesday afternoon. There were races for the children and softball for the younger boys with suitable prizes. In the evening, the Legion ladies and men encountered in a ball game with the former winning, according to them. The Legion Band gave a concert, which was much appreciated. 

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A super day for Super Alyx and family

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By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Press/Neepawa Banner

When it mattered most, the people of Neepawa stepped up to support a local family in their effort to assist CancerCare Manitoba and Ronald McDonald House. Just under 200 people participated in some or all of the festivities surrounding the Super Alyx Golf Tournament and Dinner, which were held on Saturday, July 16. 

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Under the dome

By Greg Nesbitt

Riding Mountain MLA

After the seven-week sitting of our first legislative session, our new government is well on its way to making Manitoba the most improved province in Canada. Our throne speech on May 16 made clear our Progressive Conservative government’s vision for the initial steps we would take to deliver a stronger economy, better services and a brighter future for all Manitobans. The speech laid out initiatives for, in part, improving education and health care, rediscovering economic innovation and restoring responsible fiscal management.

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Hundreds of facilities receive funding

Community Places Press Release

The Community Places program is marking 30 years of supporting recreational and cultural facilities across Manitoba by providing nearly $3.6 million in grants to projects championed by non-profit and community-led organizations. The program provides funding and planning assistance to build, upgrade, expand or acquire facilities focused on culture, recreation and wellness. 

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Fog for fair, finished fine

By Sheila Runions

Banner Staff

Rivers Ag Society members may have been concerned when Wednesday, July 6 dawned with heavy fog and occasional mist which remained in the air until late morning, but those conditions did not affect attendance at the annual pancake and sausage breakfast; 280 people were served, slightly more than last year. The parade featured business and emergency vehicles, one decorated bicycle, a pair of miniature horses driven by cart riders and some floats, all of which passed by spectators in 12 minutes.

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