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Neepawa Articles
Rogers Enhancing Wireless Service in Winnipeg, Parts of Manitoba
Rogers Communications is enhancing wireless service in Manitoba by upgrading infrastructure in eight locations throughout the province.
Small Businesses the Lifeblood of Rural Communities: Jackman-Atkinson
You can get everything you want on Amazon, except for a vibrant community. Rural towns may be diverse, but they all have one thing in common; if you look up and down their Main Streets, you’ll find small businesses.
Seniors a Vital Part of Our Communities: Jackman-Atkinson
Through their knowledge and their efforts, seniors give a tremendous amount to our towns, villages and rural municipalities. In this week’s paper, we are celebrating Seniors’ Week
A Beef with Meat: Jackman-Atkinson
NEEPAWA, Man. — Every hero needs a villain and it seems that farmers are unknowingly being cast into that role.
Three Manitobans Arrested and Charged in Relation to Neepawa Homicide
Manitoba RCMP have arrested 20-year-old Brandon woman and charged her with second-degree murder related to a Neepawa homicide.
Neepawa Man Charged After Police Seize Weapons, Meth
WINNIPEG — A Neepawa man is in police custody, facing several drugs and weapons charges.
Hay, There’s a Problem: Jackman-Atkinson
It’s been a dry summer, after a winter that didn’t see a lot of snowfall and another dry summer last year. For livestock and forage producers, this prolonged dry spell has meant that hay crops are down, way down.
War on Work: Jackman-Atkinson
What if we’ve been thinking about work all wrong? I recently watched a TED talk by Mike Rowe, best known as the host of the Discovery Channel’s TV show, “Dirty Jobs.” The talk is almost a decade old, but the issues remain relevant today.
Attracting the Future: Neepawa the Latest Manitoba Municipality to Rebrand
After close to six months of work, last week, the Neepawa Tourism committee launched the community’s new brand. I’m excited to see this greater focus on tourism and I’m not alone, judging from the strong turnout at the unveiling.
Manitoba Municipalities Feeling the Pinch as Workers Go Urban
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson, Neepawa Banner & Press NEEPAWA, Man. -- Depopulation is a serious issue facing many rural communities. Over the last hundred years, Canadians have become increasingly urban and this shift has created challenges in many smaller towns and...
Distracted Driving Penalties Could Tangle Up Innocent Motorists: Jackman-Atkinson
This bill takes existing distracted driving regulations and adds more penalties. When passed, it will mean that anyone caught using a hand-held communication device while driving will not only face fines and demerits, but also a roadside license suspension — three days for the first offence and seven days for each subsequent one.










