Out of Helen's Kitchen - A Town Goes Dry
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- Published on Saturday, November 11, 2017
Rita Friesen
Neepawa Banner & Press
The Millennium did not bring about any major glitzes and life went on as before. Prime Minister Jean Chrétien caught his opponent’s off-guard by calling an early election. A five-week campaign saw Chrétien win a third majority in the House of Commons, the first time this had happened in Canada since 1945. Former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau passes away in September and is given a state funeral.
District meetings give beef producers a say
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- Published on Saturday, November 11, 2017
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
Manitoba is home to 1.3 million beef cattle and next week, area beef producers will have the chance to hear about the industry, as well as voice their concerns and priorities for the coming year. On Nov. 15, Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) will be hosting their District 8 meeting at the Arden Hall.
Steelers beat Natives in OT
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- Published on Friday, November 10, 2017
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
While the Neepawa Natives continue to accumulate points in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League standings, the teams they’re trying to catch are doing the same, but at a much quicker pace. One of those teams, the Selkirk Steelers, recently did just that at Neepawa’s expense, with a 5-4 win in overtime.
Looking Back - 1947: Canadian Pacific freight train derailed
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- Published on Friday, November 10, 2017
Cecil Pittman
The Neepawa Banner & Press
80 years ago
Tuesday, November 9, 1937
The Salvation Army hall was filled to capacity on Friday night for the annual fowl supper which celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Army’s activities in Neepawa. George Dinsdale, of Brandon, was the chairman for the program which included selections by the band, readings by Mrs. M. Ross and Mrs. Jas. Martin, vocal solos by Chas. Bate and Mrs. R. Lowe and duets by Misses Eileen Williams and Joyce Lowe, and Ruth and Joyce Lowe.
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