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The province’s “lily capital” has won the right to host Manitoba’s official 140th birthday party on May 12, 2010.

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The province’s “lily capital” has won the right to host Manitoba’s official 140th birthday party on May 12, 2010.

The prize is part of the Celebrate Manitoba Day contest organized by Manitoba Homecoming.

Over the last month, Manitobans cast votes for the five finalists, including La Broquerie, La Salle, Morden and Thompson.

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Different varieties of lilies in the Lily Nook's fields south of Neepawa during the town's annual Lily Festival.
BRUCE BUMSTEAD / BRANDON SUN Different varieties of lilies in the Lily Nook's fields south of Neepawa during the town's annual Lily Festival.

Neepawa received more than 14,000 votes.

Details on the celebration will be determined soon, but Neepawa can expect to host a formal ceremony to mark the province’s 140th birthday.

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Margaret Laurence, an internationally renowned author, was born and raised in Neepawa. The brick home where she lived from the age of nine to 18 The house was purchased in 1986 by the Margaret Laurence Home Committee and is dedicated to the literary career of 'The First Lady of Manawaka.'
JOHN WOODS / The Canadian Press Margaret Laurence, an internationally renowned author, was born and raised in Neepawa. The brick home where she lived from the age of nine to 18 The house was purchased in 1986 by the Margaret Laurence Home Committee and is dedicated to the literary career of 'The First Lady of Manawaka.'
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