Homebodies - Really? Again?
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- Published on Sunday, April 22, 2018
By Rita Friesen
Homebodies
There are a few errors of judgment that I have repeated. Sadly. This week, for the third time in 20 years, I attempted to exit the garage, with the car, without opening the door. Alas.
Teeny-tiny tax increase in Neepawa
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- Published on Saturday, April 21, 2018
Town unveils 2018 financial plan
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
Municipal taxes for Neepawa property owners are going up…but not really. On Tuesday, Apr. 17, Town Council reviewed the details of its 2018 financial plan. The impact to the average homeowners will see them paying an additional $3.14 in taxes per $200,000 of their assessed property value, or the cost of a large coffee and a donut. This proposed increase is applicable to commercial properties as well.
What’s black and white and celebrated all over?
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- Published on Thursday, April 19, 2018
Banner & Press capture eight awards
Photo by Brook Jones. From left to right (back row): Eoin Devereux, Ken Waddell, Christine Waddell, Micah Waddell, Sandra Unger, Jessica Morton and Gloria Kerluke. Front row: Kate Jackman-Atkinson and Diane Warner.
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
For one night, instead of reporting the news, Manitoba newspapers were the news. On Saturday, Apr. 14, the Neepawa Banner & Press and Rivers Banner staff attended the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association’s annual Better Newspapers Competition.
Special milestone for Wild Crocus photo contest
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- Published on Tuesday, April 17, 2018
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Neepawa Banner & Press
It’s about time to take fresh pictures of Manitoba’s official wildflower, the wild prairie crocus. The 2018 Wild Crocus Photo Contest is back again in Arden. This is the tenth consecutive year the event has been a part of the annual Arden Crocus Festival.
Looking Back - 2008: Bomb squad called to Neepawa
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- Published on Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Jessica Morton
Neepawa Banner & Press
80 years ago
Friday, April 8, 1938
A record selling of car licenses took place in Neepawa by the issuer, Mrs. M. Thomson last week. More were sold on one day than on any day before at this point. April 1st there were 131 plates sold and April 2nd, 186 were purchased. Two assistants were required to expedite the handling for the business and both days saw a long line-up of drivers waiting their turns.
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