Pick up a new read to celebrate Library Month

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Neepawa Public Library

October is Canadian Library Month, so we’ll take the opportunity to share some of the wonderful books that can be found within our walls at Neepawa Library and in the digital world as well.

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Trick or treat with Neepawa businesses

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Town of Neepawa

On Oct. 31, from 10 am to 12 pm the Town of Neepawa will be safely celebrating halloween with a parade, but not a typical parade. This event will be for the children to walk along Mountain Avenue and collect candy from businesses along the way.

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Neepawa's EDO, helping ideas grow

Kate Jackman - Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press

Business is the backbone of every rural community, but businesses, both large and small, face challenges as they seek to establish, grow and thrive. In Neepawa, the Economic Development Office exists to help both new and established businesses as they navigate the sometimes uncertain waters.
Town of Neepawa Economic Development Officer (EDO) Marilyn Crewe helps businesses of any size.

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Langruth Harvest Festival celebrations

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Neepawa Banner & Press

A large crowd enjoyed the fall themed activities at the second annual Langruth Harvest Festival, on Sept. 23 at the Langruth Skating Rink. This year’s festival was also a celebration of Canada 150. After singing ‘O Canada’, the Canada 150 cake was served.  Everyone had the opportunity to sign the Canada 150 billboard and test their knowledge with the Canada 150 trivia questions.  The billboard will be hung inside the arena and will be a wonderful keepsake of the celebration.

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Entrepreneurship event helps kick start rural businesses

Kate Jackman - Atkinson
Neepwa Banner & Press

Big ideas can grow from small towns and this year, three communities have partnered to help rural entrepreneurs launch their ideas. This year marks the third instalment of What’s the Big Idea, a unique event aimed at helping local entrepreneurs take their idea to the next level.

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