New signs highlight Neepawa-Langford Trail
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- Published on Monday, November 5, 2018
Photos by Kira Paterson
Represenatives with Neepawa Tourism presented the new sign at Riverbend Park highlighting the Neepawa-Langford section of The Great Trail. Pictured from left are Neepawa Tourism members John Drinkwater, Marilyn Crewe, Lindsay McLaughlin, Erin Warwaruk, Town of Neepawa mayor Adrian de Groot and Neepawa Tourism member Don Walmsley.
By Lindsay McLaughlin
Neepawa Tourism
Neepawa Tourism is proud to unveil the newest addition to the Neepawa-Langford section of The Great Trail. The trailhead sign located in Riverbend Park will be a wonderful starting location for outdoor enthusiasts or those who are looking to get outdoors for some fresh air.
Strong desire for change in Neepawa
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- Published on Monday, November 5, 2018
New mayor, four new councilors elected
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
Neepawa has opted to make some significant changes around the municipal council table, including at the position of mayor. On Wednesday, Oct. 24, Blake McCutcheon defeated Adrian de Groot in the mayoral race. McCutcheon won the community’s top job with 952 votes, while de Groot garnered 283.
A display of Grit and Grace
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- Published on Friday, November 2, 2018
Photos by Kira Paterson. Pictured above are the workout demonstrators and fashion models as well as the owners and operators of Whitey’s Fitness & Body Shop and It’s Time Fashion & Gifts. Back row (from left): Alanna Ford, Jenna Lowry, Belinda Stewart, Barb Reid, Bev Davie, Olga Ivanets. Middle row: Pam Birch, Tara McCarty, Andrea Wilson, Sherry Hollier, Michelle McKay, Sherrie White, Michelle Jarvis, Mavis Kulbacki, Maidyl Abello. Front row: Rhian Beever,Sherry Francis, Shelley Graham, Ashley McCaughan, Chloe Hamilton, Ineke Mack.
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner & Press
On Thursday, Oct. 18, Whitey’s Fitness & Body Shop and It’s Time Fashion & Gifts teamed up to put on Grit and Grace, a fitness and fashion show. This was their second of what they hope to make an annual event at Whitey’s gym. The purpose of the evening was to show the ladies who attended two great ways to make themselves feel beautiful and confident.
$20,450 awarded to entrepreneurs at “What’s the Big Idea?”
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- Published on Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Photos by John Drinkwater. Pictured (L-R), back: Marilyn Crewe (EDO-Town of Neepawa), Elika Canete (Smile Pinoy Foods), Thed Paris (2D Creations), Diana Cao (2D Creations), Eriza Pepino (Cherish Creations), Magen Swift (Boho Soul Wellness), Jeff Kitching (Lakeside Millwork), Olga Boyko (custom clothing), Jamie Maddever (Dragonfly Drone Photography), Chantelle Parrott (EDO- Minedosa and Area CDC). Kneeling: Lynn Ranger (Two Barn Antiques), Chelsea Henry (Zenry Yoga), Mlee Kingdon (Theradream Therapeutics).
By Chantelle Parrott
EDO Minnedosa; CDC for Minnedosa & Area
$20,450 in cash and prizes was awarded to ten aspiring entrepreneurs from across Westman at the fourth annual ‘What’s the Big Idea?’ event last Thursday.
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Neepawa’s Salvation Army thriving at new location
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- Published on Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Photos by Eoin Devereux. Pictured is Neepawa’s Salvation Army Thift Store, as it appears at its current location in the old Co-op building.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
It’s almost been a full year since Neepawa’s Salvation Army moved into its new location within the former Co-op building on Mountain Avenue. And while the transition into the larger space hasn’t come without a few hiccups, Neepawa and Area Salvation Army manager Amanda Naughton-Gale said that overall experience has been extremely positive.
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