NACI Varsity Girls win big over Elton
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- Published on Wednesday, January 27, 2016
NACI's Dani Hanke (4) putsup a shot on the Elton net
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The varsity girls basketball team for Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (NACI) continues to dominate its opposition. The latest example of its strength was a 73-34 win over the Elton Sabers.
Salvation Army optimistic about 2016
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- Published on Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Photo by Eoin Devereux. Amanda Naughton-Gale of the Salvation Army spoke to the Neepawa Rotary Club on Friday, Jan. 22.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Neepawa’s Salvation Army is hopeful that 2016 will be the year they’re finally able to expand. On Friday, Jan. 22, Manager Amanda Naughton-Gale spoke to the members of the Neepawa Rotary Club, during the group’s weekly luncheon and meeting. She provided an update on the operation of the thrift store and the use of the hamper program.
Looking back - 1976: A half-century of history ended with the closing of Viscount School
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- Published on Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Photo courtesy of Cecil Pittman archives. 40 Years ago, Thurs. Jan. 29, 1976: A half century of history ended when the bell rang, dismissing classes for the last time from Viscount School (Neepawa Collegiate Institute).
By Cecil Pittman
The Neepawa Press
80 years ago, Friday January 31, 1936:
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Fluoride and festivals on Neepawa Council to-do list
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- Published on Tuesday, January 26, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The Town of Neepawa is examining whether it should continue to add fluoride to its water. A presentation was made to council on Tuesday, Jan. 19 by wastewater supervisor Howard Buffi, outlining the impact the fluoridation program has had on the system.
Read more: Fluoride and festivals on Neepawa Council to-do list
SRDC looking for nominations
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- Published on Saturday, January 23, 2016
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The Southwest Regional Development Corporation (SRDC) is looking for community-minded individuals to join their board of directors. To be eligible to be a director, one must be at least 18 years of age, live or work in a municipality that is a member of SRDC and be nominated by that municipality.
