Looking back - 1997: Solid support for Neepawa COPP
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- Published on Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Cecil Pittman
The Neepawa Press
80 years ago
Tuesday, June 22, 1937
Two Neepawa residents are richer, to the extent of $100 in goods each, as a result of a Woodbury soap contest. Mrs. F. Leach completed a sentence, “I like Woodbury’s soap best for my skin because-” and received by express for her entry a solid gold diamond studded wristwatch, valued at $100 retail, while George Fairbairn, a local dealer received the same.
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Russell family wins Neepawa and District Medical Lotto
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- Published on Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Mary Ellen Clark presents Travis Layh with the grand prize cheque from the Neepawa & District Medical Committee 2017 Farm and Leisure Lotto.
Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Press
Travis Layh and family of Russell have some big plans for their recent financial windfall from the 2017 Farm and Leisure Lotto; the Neepawa and District Medical Committee have even bigger plans for theirs.
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Out of Helen's kitchen - Magic Baking Powder, a Canadian tradition
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- Published on Saturday, June 17, 2017
Helen Drysdale
The Neepawa Banner
This year, Canada is celebrating 150 years since confederation (The Sesquicentennial). I thought I would spend the next several months showcasing some historic recipes in Canada’s honour.
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Homebodies - family ties
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- Published on Saturday, June 17, 2017
Rita Friesen
The Neepawa Banner
A cousin from the west coast was visiting in Southern Manitoba and I was invited to join several family members first in Morden and then to Winkler, for a sit down supper. Caring deeply for my two remaining paternal aunties, and willing to reconnect with cousins, I scheduled my day and headed south.
Quilt show wraps up another year
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- Published on Friday, June 16, 2017
By Christine Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
Double winner: Daphne Hall was pleased to have been awarded “Best of Show” as selected by Pauline Noordenbos owner of Mama Bears Quilt Shoppe. The second award was “Viewer’s Choice”, Hall received the most votes from those who attended the show. This Baltimore Album quilt took nearly 20 years to complete with its intricate handwork.
