Cannon re-captures former glory
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- Published on Friday, May 11, 2018
The Royal Canadian Legion #23 in Neepawa set up a committee to restore its captured German cannon from WWI. Pictured with the gun on the day its restored wheels were replaced are Ernie Sydor, Steve Goudie, Brent Hunter and Harvey Ebner.
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
For 98 years, a captured German WWI cannon has been an item of interest in Neepawa.
Fiddling up a storm
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- Published on Thursday, May 10, 2018
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Scott Woods (pictured) and his All-Star band will perform at the Roxy Theatre on Sunday, May 13.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
A storm’s a-comin’ to Neepawa that’ll have you tapping your toes and clapping your hands, as Scott Woods and his all-star band will perform at the Roxy Theatre on Sunday, May 13.
Sopuck will not run in next election
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- Published on Thursday, May 10, 2018
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MP Robert Sopuck announced his intentions not to run for re-election in the Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa constituency at the AGM on Saturday, May 5 in Minnedosa. Sopuck says he will continue to advocate for rural lifestyle.
Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
Robert Sopuck, Member of Parliament for Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa (DSRN) will not be running in the next federal election. Sopuck who is in his third term as MP, made the announcement Saturday morning at the DSRN constituency annual meeting for the Conservative Party of Canada.
Minnedosa approves new budget
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- Published on Thursday, May 10, 2018
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Minnedosa’s new medical clinic dominates the skyline above the town sign.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
Minnedosa has finalized the numbers on its new financial plan.
Looking back - 1988: Kaspicks win big at the Windfall Dance
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- Published on Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Jessica Morton
Neepawa Banner & Press
80 years ago
Tuesday, May 3, 1938
The familiar figure of William Sheen with pipe, bicycle and a pack under his arm on his way to and from the hospital will be seen no more. He has retired from the rigorous routine of hospital staff life after 18 years of service as caretaker at the local institution, completing his duties Saturday night. He will now be free to come and go as he pleases and enjoy his well earned permanent vacation.
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