Sage to be recognized on wall of fame
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Submitted photo. Charlie Sage was an avid fiddler all his life and will be inducted posthumously in the Manitoba Fiddlers’ Wall of Fame.
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The Neepawa Press
On Sunday, April 24, Charles (Charlie) Sage will be inducted (posthumously) into the Manitoba Fiddlers' Wall of Fame as a Builder/Promoter. Charlie was an avid fiddler from an early age. He was completely self taught. During his life, he played at many community dances, house parties, local groups and just for the enjoyment of playing.
New Hope Health Centre officially opens new facilities
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Photos by John Drinkwater. (Left) New Hope Health Centre staff, Murray Davie, Lisa Davie and Harla Henry-Barieri. (Right) The front merchandise area of the new facility.
By John Drinkwater
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
On Wednesday, March 16, area residents were invited to the open house of New Hope Health Centre. In her introduction, owner Lisa Davie said, "30 years ago, I studied reflexology and nutrition at an institution in Winnipeg. I believe in thinking outside of the box and have consistently upgraded my schooling and studies. I opened my first clinic in reflexology in Stephenfield, Manitoba. Then operated a clinic on Mountain Avenue 18 years ago. The business, comprising of 1,000 sq. ft. was moved to our home here and then last October, we decided we required more space.
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Meth bust in Neepawa
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By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
A Neepawa man is facing several charges in connection with the manufacture and distribution of methamphetamine. On Wednesday, March 30, Spruce Plains RCMP executed a search warrant in Neepawa, which resulted in the arrest of Joel Blanco, 37, who has been charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking CDSA Schedule 1 (Methamphetamine) and Produce Substance under CDSA (Methamphetamine).
Looking back - 1946: Airplanes to be sold for salvage
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Photo courtesy of Cecil Pittman archives. Apr. 4, 1946: Numerous World War II airplanes were moved to Neepawa Airport to be sold for salvage. Photo by Oni Jackson, taken from the control tower, June 21, 1945.
By Cecil Pittman
The Neepawa Press
80 years ago Friday, Apr. 3, 1936
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