Looking Back - 1968: Neepawa wins bronze medals
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- Published on Monday, January 8, 2018
Cecil Pittman
Neepawa Banner & Press
80 years ago
Friday, January 7, 1938
Some of the local men working at the town’s wood lot went on strike this week against a suggestion that the corporation be saved a little money on transportation bills. A team left for the lot Monday morning and the foreman wanted the men to take this ride, but no siree, no such thing; a train ride to the destination or nothing.
Question of the week & Thumbs up, thumbs down: January 8, 2018
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- Published on Monday, January 8, 2018
Question of the Week
Here is some reaction from our most recent question of the week (Dec. 29th edition). Following a recent Neepawa Town Council meeting, what is your opinion of the boarding house debate?
Read more: Question of the week & Thumbs up, thumbs down: January 8, 2018
Cold snaps and vehicles
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- Published on Sunday, January 7, 2018
Micah Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
Manitoba has always been a less than pleasant place for vehicles in the winter. This recent sudden cold snap has put many motorists in a bind where other years most residents have prepared their vehicles accordingly for the cold. During the Christmas holidays, Manitoba has dealt with colder then average temperatures, going as low as -35 without factoring in wind chill. Manitobans have had time for preparation in most recent years, where it has gotten cold suddenly but only for a couple of days giving people a rude awakening and making them aware of the need to check the battery and change the oil.
Out of Helen's kitchen - Country Chili
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- Published on Saturday, January 6, 2018
Helen Drysdale
Neepawa Banner & Press
A pot of bubbling chili on a cold winter day fills your soul with warmth. With all chili’s, the degree of heat is up to you. Add more or less of chili powder and red pepper flakes to suit your family’s taste.
Homebodies - Confession time...
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- Published on Saturday, January 6, 2018
Rita Friesen
Neepawa Banner & Press
With the need to start the year off with a clean slate, I confess I stole a day. Back in the busyness of December, there was a cancellation of a day’s commitments. Oh, I could have found a dozen ‘duty’ things to do. And I love doing my duty, as I perceive it. Not so much if others dictate them! My choice was to not let anyone know that I was expectantly at home, and free. Not this day, I wanted it to myself.
