Michelle Gerrard has 'moxie'
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- Published on Tuesday, December 26, 2017
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
The strength, perseverance and ‘moxie’ of a Neepawa business owner has been recognized. Moxie Trades, a global company that designs, manufactures and distributes safety footwear exclusively for woman, recently named Michelle Gerrard its Moxiest Work Woman of the Year.
Looking back - 1977: George Rey retires after 50 years
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- Published on Monday, December 25, 2017
By Cecil Pittman
Neepawa Banner & Press
80 years ago. Tuesday, December 21, 1937: Santa Claus arrived from the north on the train Saturday and entertained over 1,000 youngsters ranging in age form one year to seventy. He visited with the boys and girls for 2 hours in the afternoon and gave them each a little gift. The boys and girls will not soon forget the thrill of Santa’s visit.
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A holiday greeting from the Mayor of Neepawa
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- Published on Sunday, December 24, 2017
By Adrian de Groot
Town of Neepawa
This time of year has always been a special time ever since I can remember. It brought the joy of family and friends getting together by enjoying a special meal and playing games. Everyone got involved and fellowship abounded. It was also about remembering those who could not sit at the table with us, the people we miss, loved, and cherished.
Skating safety supremely important
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- Published on Friday, December 22, 2017
By Miranda Leybourne
Neepawa Banner & Press
Despite a mild start to the season, it seems winter temperatures are starting to set in for Neepawa and the surrounding area. That means that many people are eager to start skating -- at the indoor rink at the Yellowhead Centre, outside at the Flats, or on frozen waterways like lakes, ponds, rivers and streams.
Neepawa Council rejects boarding house request
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- Published on Friday, December 22, 2017
The meeting room at the Town of Neepawa office was filled to capacity on Tuesday, Dec. 19, as individuals listen to the discussion surrounding a boarding house on Whitmore Crescent. Photo property of Alan Gillies. GEM Media.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
The final Neepawa Town Council meeting of 2017 proved to be a lively one, as nearly 50 people crammed into the Town Office on Tuesday, Dec. 19. The reason for the capacity crowd was the discussion of a conditional use permit for a boarding house at 8 Whitmore Crescent.
