The Peter and Duncan Henderson Outfit
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- Published on Sunday, November 26, 2017
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(Left to right) Peter and Duncan Henderson with a Cornell portable steam engine and a Wide Awake Separator
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Manitoba Agricultural Museum
Peter Henderson was born near Carleton Place, Ontario in 1860 into a large family. His brother, Duncan, was born in 1863. Mr. Henderson Senior died in 1874. Peter went to work in a woolen mill near the Henderson Farm.
Observation - November 23, 2017
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- Published on Sunday, November 26, 2017
Addy Oberlin
Neepawa Banner & Press
The other day I was listening to a DVD with marching band music.
Farm Credit Canada supports Handi-Van
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- Published on Sunday, November 26, 2017
Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has contributed some financial support to Neepawa’s Handi-Van service. On Tuesday, Nov. 21, FCC relationship management associate Theresa Francis presented Handi-Van chair John Pottinger, with a cheque for $1,500. Each year, FCC supports notable community causes and capital projects in Neepawa, Minnedosa, McCreary, Brookdale, Carberry and other communities.
Local ballerina shines on big stage
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- Published on Saturday, November 25, 2017
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Rapunzel Ford of Neepawa performed in the travelling production of the Moscow’s Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker in Brandon on Monday, Nov. 20. Ford performed as the sleigh child (pictured).
Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
Auditioning for a major stage production such as the Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker would be a nerve-racking endeavour for even the most experienced performers. But for five-year-old Rapunzel Ford of Neepawa, it was just another chance to dance.
Neepawa approves fire hall construction
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- Published on Saturday, November 25, 2017
File photo. An artist’s rendering of the proposed fire hall, which was unveiled earlier this year.
Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
By March 2019, Neepawa will have a new fire hall. On Tuesday, Nov. 21, Neepawa Town council formally approved the construction of the proposed 10,000-square-foot structure, which will be built on the former C.N. property, near Mill Street.
