Looking back - 1978: Kinsmen playpark receiving final touches
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- Published on Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Photo courtesy of the Neepawa Banner & Press Archives
Heather Welborne (left) and Nancy Collins were hard at work on the Kinsmen park in 1978!
By Cassandra Wehrhahn
Neepawa Banner & Press
110 years ago,
Tuesday,
August 25, 1908
Lt.-Col. Evans, a commander of the tenth military district, died suddenly at the Battle Creek (Mich.) sanitorium on Sunday.
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New Learning Centre opens near Brookdale
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- Published on Tuesday, August 28, 2018
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MBFI Media Release
Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives (MBFI) has officially opened a new Learning Centre at its Brookdale Farm.
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?
