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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National Film Day coming to Neepawa's Roxy Theatre
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- Published on Monday, April 16, 2018
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Roxy Theatre Board
For the second year, the Roxy Theatre in Neepawa will be showing a free movie as part of National Canadian Film Day. On Apr. 18, Reel Canada, a non-profit organization that celebrates Canada through film, negotiates with studios and distribution companies to allow communities to show Canadian films at no cost. This year, the Roxy will be showing the animated feature, Ballerina.
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Looking back - 1968: CNR train derailed
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- Published on Monday, April 16, 2018
By Jessica Morton
Neepawa Banner & Press
80 years ago. Tuesday, April 19, 1938:
Good Friday was the firstreal nice day in April and if the wind continues to be from the South for the next 40 days as tradition has it, warm weather is assured. Farmers in the district have begun work on the land, starting off in high speed the busy season.
Volunteers excited about 2018 NACTV Showcase
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- Published on Monday, April 16, 2018
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
Local talent will be taking centre stage on Thursday, Apr. 19 at NACTV’s annual Showcase. The event is a combination of a talent show and telethon and serves as the community access television station’s major fundraiser of the year. In 2017, the event was able to raise a grand total of $8,310, which went directly towards the operating costs of the station. Showcase emcee and NACTV board member Don Walmsley said they’re hoping to build off those previous numbers with an even better 2018.
Local author ready for book launch
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- Published on Sunday, April 15, 2018
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
One of western Manitoba’s most intriguing new authors is showcasing her debut work of fiction in Neepawa. On Wednesday, Apr. 18., the Neepawa Public Library will serve as host for the formal book launch of LenoraBuffi’s new novel, Vista.
