| Neepawa. Manitoba. | |
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Manitoba water Stewardship Tower Message: Neepawa Tower Location: Tower Information (09-06) Built: Height: Capacity: Water Source: Area Information: When the Province of Manitoba was established in 1870, the Neepawa area lay within what was then known as "The Northwest Territories", In 1881, the western boundary of Manitoba was extended to its present location, and Neepawa became part of the province. Known to its aboriginal dwellers as a good hunting and gathering area, Neepawa in fact means "Land of Plenty" in the Cree language. Neepawa is located on the Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway (#16) a 2 hour drive West of Winnipeg and less than an hour North of Brandon. |
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