Small business optimism declining in Manitoba

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The Neepawa Press

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has released its latest business barometer index, which shows small business optimism in Manitoba fell to an index of 66.4 in December from an index of 68.0 in November. The December index is above Manitoba’s five year average of 63.8 and above the current national index of 55.7.

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Popular program returns to Neepawa Library

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The Neepawa Press

Happy New Year! All of us at Neepawa Library are looking forward to another year full of books - classics, old favourites and shiny new titles. We have new books coming in all the time and patrons can request the new releases as soon as they are available. 

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NACTV showcase looking for more talent

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File photo. The community is encouraged to come out and watch the NACTV showcase in person at the Roxy Theatre on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 7:00 pm.

By Kira Paterson

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

Since the annual general meeting that NACTV held back in October, the board has been putting a lot of focus on fundraising. The annual Showcase of Talent is their biggest fundraiser each year, and this time especially, they need it to pay off. 

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Looking back - 1976: Neepawa family returns from down under

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Photo courtesy of Neepawa Press Archives. 40 years ago; Thurs., Jan. 8, 1976: The Bennet family recently returned from Australia.

By Cecil Pittman

The Neepawa Press

80 years ago, Tuesday January 14, 1936,

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Neepawa establishes new strategic plan

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

Neepawa has set its priorities for the future, as Town Council has approved a new strategic plan. The document received final approval at the Tuesday, Jan. 5 council meeting.

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