BP Archives looking for local history
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Photo courtesy of Heritage-Neepawa Land of Plenty-1883-1983. The Neepawa Ice Palace circa 1938, was constructed annually at the intersection of Mountain Ave. and Hamilton St. It was designed by J. J. Harper and was made using the last blocks of ice cut by the "Ice Man", Melvin Murray, and taken from Park Lake. The Neepawa ice business generated an annual turn over well into the thousands of dollars and in 1920, Murray put up a large quantity for the C.N.R. and shipped over 50 car loads to different points for general use. That year, he cut about 5,000 tons of ice.
By Norma Forsman
Archivist and the Beautiful Plains Archives board
The Beautiful Plains Archives which is located in the Beautiful Plains County Court Building is looking to add to their large collection of records of the history of the Beautiful Plains area. These records could be from the business community, schools, churches, sports, service clubs, theatre, choirs, music groups, festivals, medical, political, artists, musicians, writers, local television station and many more. Our communities have been built and still are being built on the activities and programs of all of these groups.
Looking Back - 1986: Neepawa citizens purchase the Margaret Laurence Home
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Photo courtesy of Cecil Pittman archive: Thursday, Dec. 4, 1986, Margaret Laurence Home Committee purchased the Simpson Home.
The Neepawa Press
80 years ago. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1936: The Dominion Unemployment Bureau has reported that there are now 79 unemployed men in Neepawa, as compared to 121 in 1931.
70 years ago. Thursday, Dec. 5, 1946: Reports of the big game season indicate that there are plenty of deer and most hunters have been successful on their first hunt. Other reports are to the effect that the shooting started well in advance of the season. Last week, a man of the district appeared before Magistrate Crawford, charged with having shot several deer and elk out of season. His gun, team of horses and wagon were confiscated and he was fined $82.50.
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Press delayed due to weather
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Pictured: A screen capture from the RCMP Twitter account of an accident between Neepawa and Minnedosa. (Photos courtesy & property of the RCMP)
Press Staff
The winter storm that's blanketed southern Manitoba continues to create several issues. The storm has brought significant snowfall and blowing snow. According to Environment Canada, the snowfall will likely continue through to Wednesday, as they are calling for upwards of 25 centimeters in some areas.
