‘Relic’ Derby helps out Neepawa Rifle Club
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- Published on Thursday, February 4, 2016
Photo by Eoin Devereux. On Jan. 30, area snowmobilers hit the trails riding their vintage machines for the Neepawa Junior Rifle Club’s first ever Relic Poker Derby.
By Eoin Devereux
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Snowmobile enthusiasts recently took to the trails to support a local community group, as the Neepawa Junior Rifle Club hosted a Relic Poker Derby. The event, held on Saturday, Jan. 30, featured participants using snowmobiles to travel to several checkpoints and drawing a playing card at each one. The object was to have the best poker hand at the end of the run.
C.P. Holiday Train making a stop in Neepawa
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- Published on Thursday, February 4, 2016
Banner file photo.
By Eoin Devereux
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The Town of Neepawa has been selected to be a tour stop for the 2017 CP Rail Holiday Train.
Inspire Studio connects local artists
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- Published on Thursday, February 4, 2016
Photos by John Drinkwater. The official opening of the Inspire Studio of Fine Art attracted large groups of artists and area residents.
By John Drinkwater
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The grand opening of the Inspire Studio of Fine Art took place on Saturday, Jan. 23. This gem, located on Minnedosa’s Main Street, is owned by Marlies Soltys, a renowned creator of mosaic.
Looking back - 1996: Roof repairs cost more than expected
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- Published on Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Photo courtesy of Cecil Pittman archives. In the 1950s, Mountain Avenue, looking north from the intersection of Hamilton St. and Mountain Ave.
By Cecil Pittman
The Neepawa Press
80 years ago Tuesday, February 4, 1936
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Neepawa Chamber charts course for new year
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Photo by Kate Jackman-Atkinson. RBC Olympian and Olympic gold medalist Jill Officer was the evening’s keynote speaker.
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
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With a keynote speech focusing on support, the Neepawa and District Chamber of Commerce welcomed the new year at their annual general meeting last week. Held Jan. 27, the evening event attracted about 70 members of Neepawa’s business community.
