Prepare to lace up your skates!
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- Published on Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Kelwood Skating Rink expected to open soon
Photos by John Drinkwater and Christine Waddell
Left: An interior view showing the collapsed metal roof from the January of 2017. The collapse caused some damages to the ice, some of which can be seen in the photo.
Right: Kelwood’s brand new rink has been built on the site of the former curling rink. It will have many uses as a community centre as it is adjacent to the Kelwood fair grounds and campgrounds.
By Cassandra Wehrhahn
Neepawa Banner & Press
Locals can cross their fingers in hopes for access to the Kelwood rink this year.
Land deal irks some Neepawa property owners
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- Published on Monday, August 27, 2018
Petition circulated recently in connection to the sale of the property
Picture by Eoin Devereux
The lot in question between McGill Street and Adelaide Crescent as it appeared on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
A deal that has sold a parcel of land between McGill Street and Adelaide Crescent in Neepawa has sparked a backlash from some nearby property owners.
Right in the centre - Do we need a bigger vision
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- Published on Monday, August 27, 2018
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
As we creep slowly towards the 2018 municipal elections, do we need to set a larger vision for our communities? Do we need to aim higher, run farther, build bigger?
Early morning auto accident near Neepawa
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- Published on Thursday, August 23, 2018
Photo by Ken Waddell
Banner Staff
Neepawa Banner & Press
Two people sustained serious injuries in a multi-vehicle accident near Neepawa on Thursday, Aug. 23. Fire, police and ambulance crews were called to the scene on Hwy. 16 east of Neepawa just before 9:00 a.m. Police quickly cordoned off an area around the head-on collision and re-directed all traffic. Initial RCMP reports provided to the media indicated that a 54-year-old man from Portage la Prairie and a 48-year-old woman from Canupawakpa Dakota First Nation were involved.
CATP Air Museum spreads its wings
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- Published on Thursday, August 23, 2018
Banner Staff
Neepawa Banner & Press
On Aug. 9, the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum held an open house and air show at the Brandon Airport. Below are a couple of photo highlights.
