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By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press On Friday, Feb. 8, hundreds of people from Neepawa and the surrounding area showed their support for Makayla Aarts, a fouryear-old Neepawa girl battling cancer. The second annual Curl for a Cause was held at the Neepawa Curling Club to benefit Makayla and her family. From start to finish, the venue was full of supporters.

The event raised money through dinner sales, ticket sales for draws, a live auction and curling team entry fees. Altogether, $12,778.50 was raised for the Aarts family. Gary and Marsha Forgue, who organized the event, said that the results were even better than they expected. “We had a goal of $10,000 and were so amazed with the final number,” Marsha Forgue PHOTO BY KIRA PATERSON said. “We would like to Gary Forgue (right) shows four-year-old Makayla Aarts the basics of curling, with the help of Tessa Klein, a good thank everyone that made friend of the Aarts family. Makayla and her family attended Curl for a Cause at the Neepawa Curling Club, Curl for a Cause successful which was a fundraiser to help the family cover costs of travel to Winnipeg for Makayla’s cancer treatments. for Makayla and her family. of the community and sur- more than we expected.” as well as to the Neepawa There were so many people received.” rounding area, we’re truly Forgue expressed thanks Curling Club for the use of and reasons this event was a Chantel Aarts, Makayhonoured.

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Rezoning could lead to additional senior housing Neepawa Town Council - Feb. 5, 2019

By Eoin Devereux

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An obstacle to the creation of more senior housing in Neepawa could soon be eliminated. On Tuesday, Feb. 5, Neepawa Town Council approved the first reading of a by-law asking for the rezoning of the property at 299 Davidson Street.

The land is currently owned

by Neepawa Kinsmen Senior Citizens Housing Inc., who are exploring the viability of building a new 40 unit senior assisted living project. They already own the 51 unit Kinsmen Courts located next to the property, which has been in operation for the past 35 years.

The by-law would see the location, known to many as the former home of the Salvation Army Thrift Store, rezoned from RM-1 (Residential Multi-use 1) and RM-2 (Residential Multi-use 2) to the proposed CC (Commercial Central).

That would align all the properties in an appropriate zone to allow for the construction/addition to the existing housing facility.

Second and third reading is needed before any zoning change can occur.

Also as part of this potential project, Kinsmen has provided a survey to the Town for distribution. The survey is to gauge the level of interest there might be locally for such an expansion. The information collected in the survey would be kept confidential and used exclusively by Kins-

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Pictured above is the former Salvation Army church building.Neepawa’s history book that was published in 1983 isn’t clear on when this building was first used, but the Salvation Army’s presence in Neepawa dates back to 1887. Although not used as an active church building for several years, this location was the local thrift store until the Salvation Army moved to their current location in the former Co-op store on Mountain Avenue.

man and not used by any third parties.

At this point in time, any type of development or expansion by Kinsmen is still in the preliminary stages of deliberation.

A separate zoning request from Hillcrest Estates also received first reading. This by-law is related to their subdivision application at the north side of Parkview Drive and the creation of six new residential units.

If it receives second and third reading, the zoning will be changed from AR-R (Agriculture RestrictedResidential) to RS (Residential Single Unit).

An update from Neepawa Tourism Representatives with Neepawa Tourism made a presentation to the council.

The delegation, led by Dar-

ryn Cameron, provided an update on what’s been going on with the group since it was first established in early 2018.

Cameron noted that since the new branding was unveiled last spring, they’ve been hard at work with the next phase of the endeavor.

That included creating a new tourism website, expected to be launched shortly and branded clothing and souvenirs, which are being sold at several local businesses. Other projects being moved ahead include the purchase of new spring and summer oriented clothing and a tourism brochure.

Neepawa Tourism also made the request to the town to consider using the new logo moving ahead, as opposed to the old one, which has been in use

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Positive numbers for budget survey The number of responses to the Town of Neepawa’s pre-budget survey has surpassed 300 in total, double the amount that was submit-

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Esther Patterson celebrated her 100th birthday on Monday, Feb. 11. A celebration with friends and family was held on Feb. 9 at the Gladstone Legion and Esther thanked everyone who came and celebrated this milestone with her. Patterson has lived in the Gladstone area for all of her adult life.

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Paul Zeke recently travelled from his home in Vancouver to attend the prestigious 17th annual Visual Ef fects Society awards ceremony held at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California on Feb. 5. Zeke’s work with a small team of visual effects animators on the recent Netflix hit “Lost In Space” won the award for “Outstanding Animated Character in an Episode or Real-Time Project”, presented by animation legend Brad Bird. Working

at Image Engine Design Inc. in Vancouver alongside two fellow animators and their Lead, Zeke’s work included creative development, battle choreography and character animation, specifically of the robots in episodes 1 and 10 of the first season.

Zeke has been working in the animation and visual effects field for 10 years. He is the grandson of Herb and Audrey Osmond and son of Judy and Dave Zeke. After he graduated from NACI in 2006, Zeke moved to Vancouver, where he studied classical animation and 3D computer animation at

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Paul Zeke’s work on the Netflix reboot of the 1960s television classic, Lost in Space, won him a Visual Effects Society Award.

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by Chad Carpenter

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Pay for the smoke to hide the mirrors

t is understandable that Justin Trudeau’s federal Liberal party wants to retain as many seats as possible and to expand the number of seats, if possible. It is therefore quite reasonable to see that the Prime Minister flew into Winnipeg this week to visit and campaign a bit with his MPs. A couple of things about the visit are a bit puzzling, though. One is that the nature of his announcement was in the news media well ahead of his arrival and as usual, leaked by a person in the department who spoke anonymously, as they were not authorized to comment. That phrase keeps jumping off the pages every day. If not authorized, then why are they speaking? If found out, will they be disciplined or fired?

The size of the leaked announcement was puzzling as well.

Stated as a $5 million announcement for Winnipeg Transit (buses), it is really only $2.5 million, as the City of Winnipeg is going to put up the other half. In the whole scheme of things, the cash will be welcomed, but let’s put it in perspective. That amount of money would only re-build a very few blocks of streets with water sewer, curb, gutter and sidewalk.

It is welcomed money I am sure, but it seems like a very small amount for a prime minister to be involved with in an in-person announcement.

There are other reasons for this announcement. It is to build up support for the Liberals in the next election among people who regularly take the bus. Fair enough. There is a bigger reason also. It is one of many diversionary tactics we will see to take our attention off the fact that Trudeau has a major scandal on his hands. neepawa

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RIGHT IN THE CENTRE

Ken Waddell SNC-Lavalin, a Montreal-based engineering and construction company, is charged with a lot of nasty stuff and it would appear Trudeau is doing his best to protect his political friends in Quebec.

The SNC-Lavalin scandal won’t go away, nor should it.

John Feldsted, a political consultant and strategist from Winnipeg, says, “I wondered how often SNC-Lavalin has lobbied the government and who it lobbied.

After a bit of digging on the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada website and learning how to use the search function, I found the list of lobby efforts by SNC-Lavalin over the past 12 months. There are nine instances of SNC lobbying someone in the Prime Minister’s Office or the Privy Council Office. The topic of Justice and Law Enforcement was raised on 22 occasions.

My conclusion is that the amount of smoke in the air suggests a fire is near. The hospital scandal in Quebec is the tip of a rather large iceberg. SNC-Lavalin is facing a laundry list of criminal actions at home and in foreign dealings. Senior officials are pleading guilty to charges to avoid having details revealed in court.

The PMO has its hands full denying that the full court lobbying press by SNC-Lavalin did not

lead to some action to mitigate its public pillaring.”

The SNC-Lavalin scandal needs to go to a full investigation as to where money flowed and to whom it flowed. Trudeau has, on numerous occasions, denied that he has interfered with his own Department of Justice investigations into SNC-Lavalin, but few believe him, especially after the Justice minister was demoted in cabinet.

We can expect a number of relatively small announcements in the weeks ahead, as Trudeau divides up his grants to as many projects as possible across the country. Trudeau is running for his political life and he will use every cent of taxpayers’ money to fuel that run and to divert attention away from the scandal.

It sounds strange, as $2.5 million still is a significant amount of money, but it is amazing how much diversion a couple of millions can buy when the bigger corruption picture shows much larger sums of money.

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ocated at the northern edge of Nebraska sits the village of Cody. Home to 150 residents, Cody is also home to something extremely unique, Circle C. At first glance, it appears to be like any other grocery store, except that it’s run by the students at nearby Cody-Kilgore High School.

The idea of opening a store to be run as part of the school’s curriculum was first conceived in 2008, when the town had been without a grocery store for about a decade. Until the Circle C opened in 2013, area residents had MY to drive either PERSPECTIVE 55 miles west or 38 miles east to buy any of their groceries.

Kate C o n s t r u c - Jackman-Atkinson tion of the store began in 2012, after the organizing committee was able to put together grants and other funding sources to construct the building. The building itself is also unique; it’s built of stucco covered straw bales and much of the construction was done by students, who volunteered their time.

In 2013, the store opened its doors and while the project is overseen by community members and teachers, students are responsible for keeping the store running. From Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12, there are about 127 students at Cody-Kilgore School and all of them will spend some class time doing something related to the store. Elementary school students will take on tasks such as decorating grocery bags, while the management roles are delegated to older students; one is in charge of inventory and ordering, another is responsible for scheduling workers and another does the books.

Teachers and paid adults help with the training and any necessary oversight. In addition to doing work at the store as part of their classes, students also work at the store as a paid, after school job.

In total, the store stocks about 1,500 items, including some student-made products, and does about $250,000 in annual sales.

Their operational model has allowed them to keep prices competitive with the larger stores found in regional centres. The store is self sustaining, but not to the extent that it could exist without the involvement of the school and its students.

Some rural communities see stores close and services diminish and accept their lot, but others see it as an opportunity to create something new. This store offers the students of Cody something extraordinary, a real-life taste of businesses. In Canada, rural communities are full of entrepreneurs, such as farmers, service providers, tradespeople and those running retail stores and restaurants. Many entrepreneurs have to learn about business on their own, often by trial and error. The business skills these students are learning not only give them the foundation needed to start or run a business, but also makes these parts of entrepreneurship seem less scary.

Learning by doing is important and the tangible lessons students learn by working in their store will stay with them for a lifetime. Through their work at the store, students have learned about entrepreneurship; applied and interviewed for committee positions; undertaken research; developed a business plan; helped with the construction of the building; selected and ordered the store’s inventory; stocked products; participated in and organized fundraisers; and experienced applying and interviewing for paid positions. These are all important skills.

A project such as this one requires a huge amount of work, not just from the students, but also from the school’s teachers and the community. But there is a huge reward; not only do area residents once again have a local place to buy their groceries, they have a sense of pride in it, as well as a community of young people who have pride in their community and the work they do.

I have often lamented that students aren’t encouraged to pursue entrepreneurship, but that most certainly isn’t the case for the students in Cody.

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The dreaded “C” word

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ot a not her one – how sad!” That phrase is often heard in my house. We use it (or something similar) whenever we hear of anyone who, while sitting in a doctor’s office, has heard the dreaded “C” word– cancer.

Cancer is a disease with which Kathryn and I are very familiar. We have each lost a parent to it– my father to Leukemia, her mother to breast cancer– and the list of relatives and close friends who have battled this disease continues to grow.

When it comes to choosing its victims, cancer does not discriminate. It afflicts young and old, male and female. It shows no respect for countr y of orig in, lifestyle, reputation or religious preferences. Some battle this disease and, thanks to timely diagnosis and effective treatment, they are declared “disease free” and remain so to this day. Others are not so fortunate. Some cancers are highly aggressive and claim their victims in a very short time. Others

FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein pass away after a prolonged period of pain and suffering.

Although no two cases of cancer are the same, there is much to be gained from hearing the stories of people with similar diagnoses who have confronted this disease, followed a prescribed treatment plan and emerged disease free.

This incredible gift of hope has given many cancer patients the courage they have needed to face the difficult and prolonged days of treatment with dignity and optimism.

Here are three additional things we can do to help a friend or family member who has been diagnosed with cancer.

First, pray– pray lots, pray hard, pray constantly.

Pray for wisdom to be given to those who will design

and carry out the treatment plan for your friend. Pray that the treatment will be effective and will reverse the spread of the cancer.

Pray for courage and strength to be given to your friend and his or her family.

It’s never easy to be laying in a hospital bed, often in excruciating pain, waiting to see whether or not the treatment will be a success.

It is equally difficult for the patient’s family.

Second, be there for the patient and family. Visit– at home and in the hospital.

Be as upbeat as you can be. Give messages of hope.

Pray together, if your friend is open to this. God is in control of everything. He holds our futures in the palm of his hand. He knows the time we were born and he knows the precise day and time when our

life will end. Be assured of this yourself and share that assurance with your friend.

When you visit, don’t overstay your welcome.

Frequent, short visits can often be more of an encouragement than one long visit. Don’t be intimidated by what you might see when you are in hospital.

True friends don’t avoid situations that might be uncomfortable.

Finally, do what you can to help the family. Offer to take care of the children so that their parents can be together in the hospital.

Offer to provide meals, get the mail, do errands, cut lawn in the summer, shovel snow in the winter. Do the things they cannot do for themselves. This will allow the family to be where they need to be– with a loved one who is suffering and who may not have long to live.

Hearing the dreaded “C” word is never easy. But thanks to loving and caring people who share words of faith and hope, the journey through this disease can be much easier, no matter how the story eventually ends.

Dreaming a dream

W

ay back in the e a r l y 19 4 0 s , a farm lad dreamed of owning and operating a circular saw. He had experimented, rigging up a blade he created out of tin to the treadle of his mothers sewing machine.

It didn’t work. The dream continued.

The Eaton’s catalogue, a staple in many a prairie home, displayed a saw mandrel, the frame and the bearings. Not the saw, but that could be obtained.

The price was a near impossible $12.99. Not deterred, the young man undertook picking raspberries for his uncle. Fifty cents a day, a day that extended from eight o’clock in the morning to six in the evening.

Doable. The summer sun was scorching as the team of pickers moved down the rows, filling and then emptying their four pound lard pails into crocks at the end of the rows, cooling in

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen the shade of the raspberry bushes. Working with a cousin, it was decided that when they emptied their pails, they would switch sides, allowing them to take turn cooling their bare feet in the shadowed side. For a month, this work provided hope for a dream to be fulfilled. Fifty cents a day, six days a week and four weeks; twelve dollars!

It was a time when it was unusual for the child of a farm family to keep their earnings, too often it was truly needed for necessities.

The 12 year old was allowed to keep every cent, and with a few pennies from his parents, he was able to order the cherished mandrel.

Another staple of a prairie farm home was the Family Herald, a newspaper that had something for everyone– recipes, embroidery patterns, a lonely hearts column, farm news, children’s story and instructions for simple construction projects. One issue had an advertisement for a pattern to build a frame for the mandrel. It was duly ordered and built. Borrowing a steel blade from his father, the dream became a reality.

Operated by a small stationary engine, the saw was put to work. The carpenter began with small projects, grew in confidence, worked alongside an uncle who was a carpenter. The saw was

put to good use, constructing cabinets, home furnishings and later, homes. The blade could be adjusted to wobble just enough to cut a smooth grove, allowing the carpenter to make sash windows that slid smoothly up and down.

That simple saw cut the lumber for a home, a barn and many an outbuilding.

It provided shelter, income and a deep sense of satisfaction for the owner. It sits, now abandoned, in an old garage. The owner recalls the pride and purpose in picking raspberries for a hot summer to make a dream come true. And it did.

I am inspired by this story, told with a quiet sense of pride; pride in his family that allowed him to follow his dream, pride in the skills he learned and used, pride in the projects completed.

There is another dream, to bring the unit back home, to have it back and relive the memories. May it be so.

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By Addy Oberlin t was an adventure for me. We were first driving about an hour and a half north, then we turned and drove two hours east until we came to my granddaughter’s house. We spent the night there. The next afternoon, we attended a musical where my great granddaughter had to sing a solo. So precious to be able to be there. Right after that was finished, we drove two hours southwest to attend a retirement banquet for my son-in-law and after a delicious meal, we traveled another one and a half hours to get home.

I am very thankful for children who are experienced drivers on winter roads. It was not snowing, but extremely cold and some of the areas were very isolated, not a house or farm in sight for miles.

It made me think how we need to pray for protection when we venture out on long trips. We need to give God control of the wheel. Then we can have peace knowing we are not alone at any time.

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Being from the rural, I for one, have noticed a big change for the better. We haven’t had this needed attention to our roads in quite some time. The grader/ snowplow operator is doing a great job. It’s a welcome change that Mike considers the condition of our roadways a priority. Also, a thumbs up to all personnel who do their part and especially to those who brave the elements, in whatever field of service they are providing. Thank you.

Bill Sorrell McCreary, MB To Ken and Kate and the whole crew, you all do a great job as usual.

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Pre-vet students call on province to keep the 15 seats Submitted Western MB Pre-Veterinary Medical Association

We are writing to you on behalf of Brandon University’s Western Manitoba Pre-Veterinary Medical Association (WMPVMA). The WMPVMA consists of 25 pre-veterinary students who hope to attend the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM). We are very concerned to hear that the provincial Government is considering cutting funding to the WCVM, by funding only 10 seats for Manitobans, reduced from the current 15 seats.

In Canada, aspiring Manitoban vet students can only apply to the WCVM. The admissions process is incredibly competitive, in fact only 26 per cent of Manitobans who applied for the 2018-19 year were accepted.

Clearly, reducing available seats would make getting accepted even more challenging. Ultimately, there will be even fewer veterinarians to fill job postings in a province that is already facing a shortage of small, mixed and large animal veterinary professionals. Additionally, as the

province has expressed a desire to grow the agriculture industry, that is not possible without more large animal veterinarians.

The WCVM needs provincial support to continue educating veterinarians and so do veterinary students, as the cost of veterinary school is an extreme expense. Currently, tuition is about $10,000 a year, not including supplies and living costs, however tuition for non-subsidized seats, of which five are being offered next year, will be $60,000 a year. This is an expense that many intelligent, motivated individuals could not manage. Many veterinary students already struggle with debt and the proposed changes would only exacerbate the current debt issue. These additional financial strains would also make it more likely for new veterinarians to seek work in metropolitan areas rather than returning to rural Manitoba to practice where incomes are lower, however demand for veterinary services is high.

Canada has a large agricultural industry and most Canadians own a pet. In fact, the population of companion animals in Canada has increased by about 10 per cent in

the last decade. Additionally, the livestock industry continues to see growth, with a 7.0 per cent and 5.6 per cent increase for beef and dairy respectively. Clearly, there is a high need for veterinarians in order to care for the many animals in our society. Not only are veterinarians critical for animal health, but human health as well. Therefore, they play an integral role in the One Health initiative, which is a multi-discipline effort to attain optimal health for people, animals and the environment. These days, there is an increasing level of contact between humans and domestic and wild animals, thus increasing the risk for exposure to new viruses, bacteria and other pathogens.

Overall, education for Manitoban vet students must continue to be supported in order to ensure a healthy society for all of its members.

We ask that you please raise these proposed changes as an extreme concern with your provincial Government officials, sign and share our petition and advocate for the current 15 funded spots at the WCVM to remain!

Local voices, local choices Plumas UCW plans spring events Submitted BPSD Trustees

The year 2019 will be a landmark in the approach to Education Financing.

The newly appointed Minister of Education, Kelvin Goertzen, who oversaw the reform of the Health Financing, is undertaking a study of Education Finance all the way from the property tax invoice to the School Divisions’ year-end audits.

He describes the assessment he plans as the sort of thing only done every 20 or 30 years. It is a very ambitious task, and he admits it may take more than a year.

He has to figure out how to be fair to all stakeholders who are taxed to fund the system and to ensure that the money collected is effectively used to secure the best outcomes for all students.

At the moment, roughly 40 per cent of the cost of Education is collected as property tax by local School Divisions. Each division prepares a budget once they know what they will be receiving from the province, and calculates what they will need from local taxes to run their schools. The budget is prepared by locally elected trustees with the help of the division’s administration. It is a classic example of democracy in action; an ineffective or wasteful board can be brought to account and replaced.

Among the things that Goertzen is considering is whether the grassroots system of 37 locally elected Boards of Trustees with taxing privileges is the best way

to control and direct Education spending. He could remove the taxation privileges, or adjust the number of local boards, or take over the whole enterprise and run it from a central office.

One thing he can’t do is stop taking property tax to fund the system; the cost of educating each pupil in the system stands at an average of $13,284 — a total of $2.4 billion, and it can’t all come from income and sales tax revenue without a horrible upheaval. Property tax will remain, but will local control?

At a quick glance, you might think that fewer, larger boards would be more eff icient and command some economies of scale, but the forced amalgamations of the ‘90s produced no real economies. The fact is that the most efficient and cost effective boards are not the largest ones, and the climate of locally driven innovation has produced some wonderful new programs for Manitoba’s far-flung and widely differing communities.

Here, we have developed programs and policies that

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make our graduates welcome whether they go for post-secondary education, or into the trades. Our graduation rates are high, and our marks in standardized exams are generally above provincial averages.

This is because we can allocate resources to support our students and give them what they need to succeed.

We have successfully faced some radical changes in our demographics and have undertaken the building of a new middle school to ease the pressures of student population. To do this in the short response time we have needed is a tribute to a very effective administration and a flexible and enthusiastic staff. What’s more, it was done keeping our costs per pupil well below average, and with an administration budget below 3 per cent.

Local control is vital to the success of our local schools.

In the upcoming discussions of Education funding and control, don’t let it slip away.

Submitted Plumas UCW

Plumas United Church Women (UCW) are back from our winter recess with all five members present, reporting nine visits to those sick or shut in. President Norma Watson opened the meeting with the reading of a Winter Psalm. The minutes of our November meeting were accepted as read.

Thanks were expressed to the following: to Laurel regarding the taking down and packing away of the Christmas decorations; to Wendy and Isobel regarding the Christmas Tea and Bake Sale and all who donated their time and baking to make this event a success; thanks to all who went to Country Meadows to visit with Plumasites now living there.

Under correspondence, we discussed again the topic of keeping our funds separate or having them kept under the umbrella of the Church. We will address this again in March. Our

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church area address is for the time being– Region 5.

We received a thank you from St. Andrew’s College, regarding a donation sent, and information and pictures regarding our foster child, Roalki.

Laurel presented her financial report stating the term had reached maturity and had rolled over; the Tea and Bake Sale netted $559.61 Our Pollyanna has again been busy remembering

folks in our church community and reports a present balance of $158.35.

Our Soup, Bun and Dessert Supper will be held Feb. 19, with Norma and Allyson in charge. The Pancake Supper will be March 5. World Day of Prayer Service will be March 5 at 9:30 am, our regular service time– with lunch to follow. The service has been prepared by a group from Slovenia.

Next meeting will be March 21 and 6:30 pm.

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Helen Drysdale out of helen’s kitchen

China

China is a large country with widely varying landscapes. Its territory includes mountains, high plateaus, sandy deserts and dense forests. The greater part of the country is mountainous, with the most notable mountain, Mt. Everest, being the world’s highest. Northern China is in a major earthquake zone, with some of the most destructive earthquakes on record. With a population of 1.3 billion, China has more people than any other country on Earth. About a third of the population lives in cities, with the remaining living in the country. Also, China is home to the giant panda, which lives in the mountains of southwest China and is found nowhere else on Earth. Half of all pigs on earth live in China. That is a lot of sweet and sour pork!

For centuries, China was more advanced in science and technology, astronomy and math than most countries. If you’ve read a book (paper and printing), flown a kite, used porcelain dishes, drank a cup of tea, used a compass, enjoyed fireworks on the first of July, worn a silk shirt, set your clock (mechanical clock), had acupuncture or brushed your teeth (toothbrush), you’ve encountered just a few of the amazing Chinese inventions.

China’s vastness and diversity of terrain have created several different regional styles of cooking: Szechwan, Shanghai, Pekingese and Cantonese. Each style of cooking uses the food that is grown locally.

Food has such an important role in the development of Chinese culture that some dishes have particular symbolic meanings, such as good luck, fortune, unity, fertility, etc. Noodles are a symbol of longevity in Chinese culture. Since noodles symbolize long life, it is considered very unlucky to cut a strand. Candy symbolizes wishes for a rich and sweet life, while moon cakes symbolize family unity, as they are round, eggs symbolize fertility, pomegranate many offspring and tangerine luck.

Your comfort zone may be tested by shark fin soup, roasted frogs, snake soup, sea horses fried and on a stick, duck heads, deep fried massive spiders, bird nest soup, fried goose intestines, rabbit heads and cow’s lungs cooked in hot chilli sauce. Today’s recipe is a wee bit friendlier on our taste buds. Szechuan is famous for hot and spicy dishes, so if heat is not for you, reduce or leave out the dried chili peppers.

Szechuan Chicken

3 boneless chicken breasts 1/4 tsp. salt 1 egg white, lightly beaten 2 tsp. cornstarch mixed with 2-3 tsp. water 4 Tbsp. oil for frying 1 green pepper, cut into 1”cubes 1/2 red pepper, cut into 1” cubes 2-3 dried red chili peppers, soaked in water for 10 min.

Cut the chicken into small pieces, about 1” squares. In a bowl, add the salt, egg white and cornstarch paste. Stir in the chicken. Heat the oil in a wok and add the chicken. Stir-fry 2-3 minutes. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and keep warm. Remove chilli peppers from water and slice. Add the peppers, chili peppers, onions, garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Add the bean paste, rice wine and the previously set aside chicken back in and cook for 3-4 minutes more. Add the cashews. Serve hot with rice.

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Looking Back 1979: Chicken Delight announces Neepawa branch 8 NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS

By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

110 years ago, Tuesday, February 16, 1909 “Manilla Lodge” [in Kelwood] was burned to the ground Sunday, Feb. 7, with its entire contents.

T he inmates barely escaped with their lives.

No insurance, meaning a total loss.

The people of Manitoba paid double as much in 1908 as in 1904 for the administration of justice.

But did they get any more justice? Or a better quality of it?

Speak ing in the M a n it oba leg i s l at u r e l a s t we e k , M r. Ro s s (Spr i ng f ield) sa id t he department of Education was prostituted to the base needs of political pa r t i sa n sh ip. T h i s i s hitting pretty hard.

Va n c o u v e r H i n d u s are suing the Canadian immigration officials for unlawful detention.

The Swedish parliament has passed a law providing that every person over 24 years of age, male or female, shall have a vote.

It is learned that the Canad ian Nor t her n ra i lway contemplate ballasting and laying heavy steel on the main line from Winnipeg to Dauphin.

100 years ago, Friday, February 14, 1919 P te. G. Serbin of Mayf ield, who has just returned from overseas, is visiting his sister.

Winnipeg is to have automatic telephones.

An opium smuggler has been imprisoned at Fort William.

Statistics compiled at Ottawa show that the cost of living continues to rise.

90 years ago, Friday, February 15, 1929 Miss Connie Spratt, d aughter of M r. a nd Mrs. H. Spratt, has been awarded t he Brandon Collegiate 1929 medal for oratory. Miss Spratt will represent the Brandon Collegiate in the oratorical contest to be held in that district in the near future.

Considerable comment

is heard because of the fact that the county building’s Union Jack flies frequently as a distress signal, in other words upside down.

We c a n t h i n k of no explanation of this unless it be that the council wishes to impress upon the people the trying nature of its duties, indemnities notwithstanding.

By a 52-5 vote, the high council of the Salvation Army has deposed General Bramwell Booth.

80 years ago, Tuesday, February 14, 1939 Canada is to have a National Film Board to make educational movies.

Ernest Thomas, 56, who fired the first shot on the western front during the Great War, is dead in England.

Peter Veregin, spiritual leader of Canada’s 15,000 D ou k hobor s , d ied i n Saskatoon last week at the age of 53.

The German inf luence is spreading throughout the Balkan states who are unable to resist as they lack defenses.

The Nazi propaganda newspaper says the late pope [ Pope P ius X I ] was an enemy of t he Rome-Berlin axis and a misguided friend of the democracies.

The pope [Pope Pius XI] will be buried in three caskets: the inner one built of cypress wood, which will be placed inside a second of lead, a quarter of an inch thick and weighing 900 pounds. Both caskets will be placed inside a third, made of polished elm.

70 years ago, Thursday, February 17, 1949 Victor ia— Kennet h Norman Grierson Bailey took with him to the grave the mystery of his strange life.

L ike a character in a Somerset Maugham novel, he abandoned a good medical practice in England to spend the last 25 years of his life unknown and friendless.

He avoided friendships and he lived as a recluse, but became a familiar figure to Victorians who, for 15 years, watched the bearded man in a

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trench coat tramping over surrounding hills seeking mineral specimens.

Little is known of his early life, but papers he left indicated he was a captain in the Royal Army Medical Corps and saw service in Mesopotamia and in Egypt.

60 years ago, Friday, February 13, 1959 Approx imately 4 0 people attended a f ilm use workshop sponsored Monday and Tuesday by the Neepawa Film Council, in cooperation with the National Film Board and the U of M Extension Department. This week’s courses completed the workshop, which began w it h a p r o j e c t i o n i s t training course held here in mid January.

In addition to demonstrations, several displays of audio-visual aids were set up. The first display of its kind ever believed to have been used in Manitoba, it was termed very successful by sponsoring officials.

50 years ago, Friday, February 14, 1969 Pancake Day at Plains Farm Equipment Ltd. brought out over 40 0 farmers and their families Tuesday.

40 years ago, Thursday, February 15, 1979 The Chicken Delight chain announced this week it will build a 110-seat restaurant in Neepawa.

Two excellent locations are under negotiation and will be finalized within the next two weeks… The onestorey, 3,200 square foot building will be a decided asset to Neepawa’s business community.

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The artist’s rendition of how the proposed Chicken Delight restaurant would look when completed. The establishment was planned to seat 110 patrons and include a banquet room for small functions. The company already had 22 outlets at that time, in 1979.

30 years ago, Tuesday, February 14, 1989 The Shizukana Ryu Karate Club competed in Winnipeg Jan. 28 in the second annual Isshinryu tournament. The following members won trophies in a field of approximately 150 competitors: Gareth Du Plooy (wh ite belt), second in sparring; Darren Unger (yellow belt), third in hand k at a (for ms); Christina Gower (green belt), third in sparring; Bill Dinsdale (brown belt), first in weapons kata, second in hand kata.

20 years ago, Monday, February 15, 1999 For mer res ident Mrs. Elizabeth Nichol celebr ated her 10 0 t h birthday Feb. 4. She was honored by her family at a tea at East View Lodge on Feb. 6.

Editor’s note: Women did not have the right to vote in Manitoba until 1916. This did not include Asian women (and men) until after World War II. Indigenous women were also excluded until 1960.

Black persons gained some rights after the abolition of slavery in Canada in 1834, thus making them British subjects and entitled to all

rights, freedoms and privileges associated with that status.

However, the racism faced at that time affected Black peoples’ decision to attend polls. They have also faced being physically blocked from voting by Caucasians in their communities.

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Curl for a Cause made ‘extra special’ for Makayla Continued from page 1 Forgue also noted there were many volunteers who helped out during and before the event and individuals and businesses who donated prizes that contributed to making the night a success. “It would not be possible to have such a success for the Aarts family without the community and area all gathering together to support them,” said Forgue.

The Aarts family was able to attend the event as well, to meet the people supporting them and enjoy a night of fun. Forgue added that in addition to the event itself, there were a number of things different people did to make Makayla feel special. “We were honoured that Makayla and her family were able to attend. Many people added some very special touches to make ‘Makayla’s party’ extra special. From being picked up in a limo with special balloons for her, a cake made for her party, the battery operated fire truck was purchased in the auction and then donated back to her and also Makayla was honoured with a club championship coat. It was heartwarming to have the night be so special for her,” Forgue expressed.

Chantel Aarts noted that Makayla had a great time as well. “Makayla had so much fun, she was so tired by the end of it, she said she slept really good [that night]. She was just as shocked as the rest of us when they gave her that fire truck. She absolutely loves it!”

Forgue said the evening was enjoyed by all who attended and Makayla will continue to be in their thoughts now that the event is over. “We are all praying for her as she goes back to Winnipeg for treatments.” The money raised will help the family cover costs associated with travel to Winnipeg for Makayla’s treatments.

PHOTOS BY KIRA PATERSON

Makayla was made an honourary member of Neepawa Men’s Club Champions Team Babcock, with a jacket donated by Promo Time. Left: Team member Gary Forgue helps Makayla put on her new team jacket. Above: Team Babcock curlers Glen Ursel, Jack Kulbacki, Grant Babcock, honourary member Makayla Aarts and Gary Forgue. Missing: Brian Scott.

Above: Twenty-four mixed doubles teams signed up to curl for the cause on Feb. 8.

Right: Makayla helped show off the toy fire truck for the auction fundraiser. The winning bidder gave the fire truck to Makayla as a gift.

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Country Meadows offering volunteer opportunities Submitted Country Meadows Volunteering is a great way to make new connections, but one position provides a unique chance to give and grow at the same time. One on one visiting is a meaningful way to come together with people outside your normal social circle and make a difference in their lives.

Friendly visitors provide company to people at risk of isolation. They might play a game of cards with adults facing health problems, or stop in for a chat with those who have mobility challenges.

Anyone with good communication skills, who is mature, patient and reliable and has a genuine interest in people are encouraged to meet with Country Meadows’ volunteer coordinator to see if they fit the bill.

For those who think they would be interested, but don’t feel they have the knowledge or skills necessary, can go through orientation or training to help them prepare for the task. The care home is asking for a commitment of one or two hours of visiting every week for six months.

Other volunteer positions are available for those who would like to help, but don’t feel comfortable with one-on-one visits. Some of the available volunteer positions include Meals on Wheels drivers, activities assistance and musicians.

There are a number of benefits one can draw from volunteering their time. Some of the biggest ones include: meeting people and making new friends; a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction from sharing and helping others; an opportunity to work as a “health care team member”; the opportunity to share talents and skills, while developing new ones; developing new interests; providing friendship and companionship to those who need it most; increasing knowledge and understanding of the special needs of older members of our society; gaining work experience while exploring career opportunities.

Anyone interested in volunteering or wanting more information is encouraged to contact Jeannine Adriaansen, Country Meadows’ volunteer coordinator, at 204-476-7813 or jadriaansen2@pmh-mb.ca.

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Filling the furniture void Orv’s Appliance expands to fill the gap

By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Orv’s Appliance Sales & Service, a long-time business which provides services to Neepawa and the surrounding area, has undergone a recent change. The appliance sales and services business, owned and operated by Aaron Van Den Bussche, has now expanded to provide a wider variety to its customers. Additions made to t he business include a larger showroom, mattresses, furniture and accessories.

First opened by Orv Grant in 1987, Van Den Bussche and his family took over the local business in 2015. His wife, Carla, helps with the books, delivering, behind the scenes work and sales; and his dad and brother provide assistance as well.

“It was a wonderful business to begin with,” Van Den Bussche expressed.

“But we felt there was something lacking in the

PHOTO BY CASSANDRA WEHRHAHN

Aaron Van Den Bussche, owner and operator of Orv’s Appliance Sales & Services, stands by some of his brand new stock– Canadian made mattresses! Customers can see some of the products at the business’ showroom, located on Hwy 5, south of Neepawa.

community and we thought we would try to fill that void.”

At one time, Neepawa h a d t h r e e f u r n it u r e stores. The most recent one, Neepawa Furniture Centre, closed several

years ago, leaving the town without a rural furniture outlet.

This expansion wasn’t a recent decision, however.

In fact, the family had been considering the idea since the exchange of ownership.

“It just takes some time to build up clientele and expand our name. Have people meet ourselves and see what type of service we were going to provide to the community,” Van Den Bussche relayed.

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Dancing away the afternoon What’s up at ArtsForward

PHOTO BY CASSANDRA WEHRHAHN

Neepawa and area folks packed into Neepawa’s Legion Hall to dance away the afternoon on Saturday, Feb. 9. The early Valentine’s Day Dance ran from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., with a roast beef supper following at 5:30. Profits generated by the event are to be put towards purchasing a defibrillator for the Hall.

PHOTOS BY CASSANDRA WEHRHAHN

Marlies Soltys’ works have officially made a temporary home at ArtsForward this week as of Feb. 12. Soltys is the owner and curator of Minnedosa’s “Inspire Studios”. Featuring an assortment of mediums and themes, the exhibit will be on display in the Neepawa gallery until the end of February.

Winter Adventure Weekend

PHOTOS BY JOHN DRINKWATER

The Winter Adventure Weekend at Riding Mountain National Park was held from Feb. 8-10. Attendees could see a variety of sculptures and participate in wintry festivities.

Above left: “Western Tiger Salamander” snow sculpture, created by Jacques Boulet was located at the corner of Wasagaming Drive and Mooswa Drive in Wasagaming.

Above: Brandon’s Icemen (blue) played the Onanole Stars (green) in the OHL Hockey Tournament, held on Feb. 9, at the Onanole Rec Centre. The Icemen won 8 - 6.

Left: Lots of activities were organized by Friends of RMNP during the Winter Adventure Weekend. Fat bike, snow shoes and snow tube rental proved very popular, as was hot chocolate and hot dogs.

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Sports

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Arden Open Bonspiel Minnedosa edges NACI in Tigers’ regular season finale

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

The NACI Tigers threw everything they could at Minnedosa goaltender Liam Jardine, but could only register one goal, leading to a 2-1 loss to the Chancellors on Sunday, Feb. 10.

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

It was mixed results for the NACI Tigers in the final weekend of the Westman High School Hockey League’s (WHSHL) regular season. The Tigers dominated their road trip to Deloraine on Saturday, Feb. 9, winning 7-0. The next night, however, NACI were unable to defend their home ice, falling to the Minnedosa Chancellors at the Yellowhead Centre by the score of 2-1.

In their game versus the Deloraine/ Hartney Colts, Tristen Boersma scored a hat-trick. Teammates Tyler Gibson, Ben Rainka and Dillon Birch contributed the other goals for the Tigers, with Gibson picking up a pair. Garret Rainkie earned the shutout in goal for NACI. Less than 24 hours later, NACI would take on the Minnedosa Chancellors.

Minnedosa’s Sam Wilman scored in the first period, giving the Chancellors a 1-0 lead. After a scoreless second period, Minnedosa would add one more early

The second event, sponsored by Parrish & Heimbecker, was won by skip Neil Turner, Kayla Hunter, Ron Elliott and Rob Buchanan (middle picture).

The third event, was sponsored by MNP, was won by skip James Paramor, Jack Kulbacki, Marg Goodwill and Bernie Ross.

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Neepawa Natives Upcoming Home Games Wednesday, February 20, 2019 vs. Portage Terriers 7:30 pm

Friday, February 22, 2019 vs. Winkler Flyers 7:30 pm

Friday, March 1, 2019

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The Arden Open Bonspiel was held Feb 1-3. The first event, which was sponsored

by Tridekon, was won by skip Kevin Paramor, Darla Hanke, Harvey Hanke and Pat Paramor (top picture).

in the third on a power-play opportun ity. Mitch Collyer picked up this goal just 22 seconds into the final period, providing the Chancellors with a twogoal cushion. NACI’s Tristen Boersma would cut the lead in half with just 6:51 left in regulation. The Tigers moved hard for the equalizer, but couldn’t get another puck past goaltender Liam Jardine before the clock struck zero, making the final score 2-1.

With these most recent results, Neepawa closed out their regular season schedule with a 14-8-1-1 record, good enough for 30 points and third place in the WHSHL Eastern Division. This placed NACI in a wildcard 8-vs-9 game against Deloraine/Hartney on Tuesday, Feb.12. The Tigers won that game 4-3.

That victory placed NACI in the top-8 (championship side) of the WHSHL playoffs rather than bottom-8 bracket (consolation side). The updated playoff bracket was not available before the Banner & Press publication deadline, but will appear in the Feb. 22 edition.

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Sports

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

It’s all over

MJHL Standings

(To Wednesday, Feb. 13) x=Clinched playoff position

Team

1. x- Portage Terriers 2. x-Steinbach Pistons 3. x-Swan Valley Stampeders 4. Selkirk Steelers 5. Virden Oil Capitals 6. Dauphin Kings 7. Winnipeg Blues 8. Wayway Wolverines 9. Winkler Flyers 10. OCN Blizzard 11. Neepawa Natives

G W

52 53 50 52 52 53 50

51 53 55 51

MJHL Player stats Leading scorers (MJHL)

1. Josh Tripp (Swan) 2. Bradley Goethals (Swan) 3.Tony Apetagon (Wpg)) 4. Brendan Martin (Stein)

G 32 29 21 31

A 44 35 37 26

Pts

76 64 58 57

5. Quintin Sudom (Swan) 16 39 55 Leading scorers (Natives) G

1. Mackenzie Belinski 2. Brad Marshall 3. Jesse Gibbons

A Pts

18 22 42 15 14 29 9 20 29

Goaltenders W L SV% GAA 1. M. Radomsky (Stein) 25 10 0.926 2.07 2. M. Pipes (Swan)

16

7 0.931 2.24

4. N. Moore (Port)

22

5 0.894 2.44

5. I. Labelle (Way)

20 21 0.916 2.56

3. J. Link (Wpg)

21 17 0.932 2.39

Minimum 25 MJHL game played

within regular season

Game results Friday, Feb. 8

Selkirk 4-3 Neepawa First period 03:51 NEEP Cam Olstad (11) ASST: Belinski (23), Gibbons (21) PP 08:16 SELK Barley (26) ASST: Burr (19), Middleton (21) 16:50 NEEP Belinski (18) ASST: Carson (18), Hilhorst (4) Second period 06:45 SELK Basarab (24) Jaquet (29), Barley (29) PP 11:19 SELK Namaka (23) ASST: Jaquet (30), Halvorsen (23) PP Third period 10:22 SELK Basarab (25) Unassited 18:34 NEEP Carson (5) ASST: Whitely (9), Belinski (24) Goaltenders NEEP- Thornton 30/37 saves (L).

PORT - Bennett 34/37 saves (W).

Attendance: 303 at Yellowhead Arena

Saturday, Feb. 9

Steinbach 3-2 SO Neepawa First period 11:59 NEEP Woodley (1) ASST: Sweeney (2), Walkington (10) Second period 03:28 STEIN Bennett (9) ASST: Bettens (15), Labossiere (15) 07:08 NEEP Gibbons (10) ASST: Sweeney (3), Olstad (12) PP Third period 13:13 STEIN Labossiere (5) ASST: Bettens (16), Bennett (10) Overtime No scoring Shootout STEIN: Vautour-No goal, BettensGoal, Martin-No goal.

NEEP: Gibbons-No goal, OlstadNo goal, Marshall-No goal.

Goaltenders NEEP- Thornton 41/43 saves (L).

STEIN- Lenz 27/29 saves (W).

Attendance: 408 at Yellowhead Arena

AAA Hockey

Midget Chiefs (Boys)

Feb. 8: Yellowhead 6-3 Kenora Feb. 9: Wpg Bruins 5-4 Yellowhead

Midget Chiefs (Girls)

Feb. 9: Yellowhead 4-0 Wpg Avros Feb. 10: Eastman 4-2 Yellowhead

Bantam Chiefs (Girls)

Feb. 9: Yellowhead 2-1 Eastman Feb. 10: Yellowhead 3-2 Wpg Titans Bantam Chiefs (Boys) Feb. 9: Yellowhead 3-2 Central Plains Feb. 10: Yellowhead 3-0 Interlake

40 37 35 28 27 25 23 23 22 17 9

L OT/SO PF

9 14 10 18 17 22 21

24 27 36 34

3 2 5 6 8 6 6

4 4 2 8

237 184 212 175 182 164 142

PA Pts

130 111 138 167 163 166 153

130 150 133 184 135 234 114 213

83 76 75 62 62 56 52

50 48 36 26

THHL Playoffs Survivor Game

Cartwright (6) vs. Melita (7) Feb. 5: Melita 6-3 Cartwright

East Quarter Finals - Best of 5 Minnedosa (3) vs. Melita (7) Feb. 7: Minnedosa 4-3 Melita Feb. 9: Melita 5-3 Minnedosa Feb. 12: Melita 0-0 Minnedosa * Feb. 14: Minnedosa 0-0 Melita * Feb. 15: Melita 0-0 Minnedosa Series tied at 1-1

Gladstone (4) vs. Pilot Mound (5) Feb. 6: Gladstone 7-0 Pilot Mound Feb. 8: Gladstone 8-1 Pilot Mound Feb. 9: Gladstone 10-6 Pilot Mound Gladstone win series 3-0

West Quarter Finals - Best of 5 Hartney (3) vs. Wawanesa (6) Feb. 6: Hartney 3-2 OT Wawanesa Feb. 8: Hartney 4-3 Wawanesa Feb. 10: Hartney 5-2 Wawanesa Hartney win series 3-0 Deloraine (4) vs. Souris (5) Feb. 8: Deloraine 4-3 OT Souris Feb. 9: Souris 4-1 Deloraine Feb. 12: Deloraine 5-1 Souris *Feb. 13: Souris 0-0 Deloraine * Feb. 15: Deloraine 0-0 Souris Deloraine leads series 2-1 * - If necessary. (#) - Divisional seeding

Club 55 Friday League Feb. 8: Ladies’ High Single & Triple: Pauline Hailstone 225 & 549. Men’s High Single & Triple: Don Denoon 258 & 606.

Other Scores to Note: Marion Single 167, 152; Doreen Smith 155, 184, 178; Phyllis Mauthe 154; Gail McGregor 184; Alan Tarn 157, 238, 164; Jim King 194, 194, 191; Liz Lychak 178; Doug Pettigrew 174, 164; Don Denoon 178, 170; Muriel Porada 198, 190; Bob Lychak 176, 157; Gordon Levandoski 160; Frank Porada 175, 203; Barb Grumpelt 178, 168; Len Pritchard 186, 213; Ray Criddle 165, 184; Norm Kendall 163, 171; Pauline Hailstone 169, 155; Darrell Gabler 171, 203; Janice Absteiter 150; Lawrence Smith 184, 160, 164; Bev Chapski 170, 205.

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Neepawa Natives eliminated from MJHL playoff contention

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

The 30th MJHL season for the Neepawa Natives will officially end without a playoff berth. The club’s post-season hopes were dashed on Wednesday, Feb. 6, in a 1-0 loss to the Steinbach Pistons.

Former Natives forward Riley Vautour ended up being the one who sunk Neepawa’s playoff chances scoring the only goal of the game.

Pistons goaltender Matthew Radomsky stopped 28 shots to lead Steinbach to victory, while Nik Anderson made 37 saves for Neepawa.

This defeat dropped the Natives’ regular season record to 9-33-4-3, good enough for just 25 points on the year. With just 11 games left in the season, Neepawa can no longer overtake the Winkler Flyers (22-23-4-0.

48 points) in the MJHL standings.

Downed by Selkirk With nothing left to play for but pride, the Neepawa

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Neepawa’s Benoit Mowbray shoots on the Selkirk net in the first period on Friday, Feb. 8 at the Yellowhead Centre. The Steelers would end up victorious, winning 4-3.

Natives put in a solid effort, but still came up short against the Selkirk Steelers, losing 4-3 on Friday, Feb. 8.

The night started off impressively for Neepawa, as they outshoot Selkirk 17-8 in the first period. From that initial blitz spawned goals from Cam Olstad and Mackenzie Belinski, making it 2-1 for the Natives after the first 20 minutes of play.

The second period ended

up being a complete polar opposite of the first, as Selkirk outshot Neepawa 19-7 and scored twice. The third period swayed back in Neepawa’s favour, but didn’t translate into a comeback.

Both teams scored once, making the final score 4-3 for the Steelers.

A close one against Steinbach An excellent game against

Steinbach was all for naught for the Neepawa Natives on Saturday, Feb. 9, as they fell to the Pistons 3-2 in a shootout. Aiden Woodley and Jesse Gibbons scored for Neepawa, while Kolby Thornton made 41 saves.

This most recent losing streak has now dragged out to nine straight games and left the Natives with a 9-34-4-4 record.

Minnedosa vs. Melita a surprising series Tiger Hills Hockey League update

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

Don’t let the Melita Bisons’ Tiger Hills Hockey League (THHL) regular season record fool you.

Despite going 1-15-1-1 on the year, this team is a lot

tougher to play than you’d expect. The Minnedosa Bombers are finding that out the hard way.

Five different players for Melita scored on Saturday, Feb. 9, leading the Bisons to a 5-3 victory over the Bombers. Brad Lewis, along with

Seventh Annual Lake Irwin Classic Ice Fishing Derby

Shane and Tyler Jury scored for Minnedosa in the loss.

This win tied the Eastern Division quarter-final series at 1-1, as Minnedosa took game one on Feb. 7, 4-3.

Game three was played

on Tuesday, Feb. 12, with Minnedosa winning 9-1.

Game four was played on Thursday, Feb. 14 in Melita, after the publication deadline.

Continued on page 14

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Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Lake Irwin, Neepawa, MB Entry Fee $25 • 10 and under $5 50/50 Draw $1,500 in Cash Prizes

Note that 10 & under are not eligible for the cash prizes

Hidden time, length and smallest pike prizes Derby Day Registration On The East Side Of The Lake All Fish Must Be Alive At The Time Of Measurement For more information call: Mike 204-841-0632 or Darryl 204-841-4165

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THHL playoff update

To all Neepawa Native supporters Several people have asked me recently,

“What can we do to help the Neepawa Natives?"

Right now, the best thing you can do to help the team is buy a Neepawa Natives 2019 Cash Lottery Ticket!

If we sell out the Lottery and the 50/50 draw, we will be a lot closer to making a small profit this year.

Deadline for ticket purchase is Feb. 27 at 10 p.m.

The Grand Prize is $15,000 and the 50/50 last year was over $8,000. Watch for postings about the size of the 50/50 pot because if you buy a Lottery ticket you can come back and buy more 50/50 tickets.

If you have already purchased a ticket, we thank you very much for your support!

You can also make your purchase at the following Neepawa businesses: Team Electronics, Harris Pharmacy, Neepawa Banner & Press, Neepawa Home Hardware, Neepawa Tire and at Neepawa Natives home games The following individuals would also be happy to sell you a lottery ticket: Neepawa Native players and parents, Kevin Cook, Mary Ellen Clark, Ward Szucki, Ross McBride, Cam Tibbett, Debra Kasprick, Rob James and Murray Van Buskirk OR You can call 1-800-260-0810 from 9 am. to 5 p.m.

Thanks for your support as we all work hard to make this year profitable and to build for the future.

Thank you Ken Waddell, Team President

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

The Minnedosa Bombers/Melita Bisons matchup has proven to be an exciting and closely contested series thus far.

Continued from page 13 Elsewhere around the league, the Gladstone Lakers made quick work of the Pilot Mound Pilots, winning their THHL quarter-final series 3-games-to-0. The Lakers closed out the sweep on Saturday, Feb. 9, with a 10-6 win. Cory Yeroschak (2 goals - 4 assists) and Tyler Morwick (4G-1A ) had big nights on the game’s stat line, to lead the way for the Lakers. Previous games were won

by Gladstone 8-1 and 7-0, respectively.

Now, the Lakers, along with the Neepawa Farmers and MacGregor Wild, must wait to see who will play who in the next playoff round. Should the Melita Wild defeat Minnedosa, they would face Neepawa in the East semi-final, due to the Wild being the lowest seeded team remaining. If Minnedosa wins the series, though, the Lakers will be the lowest seeded team remaining and would challenge Neepawa, who are the east’s top seed.

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MAJOR APPLIANCE and TV Service in home. Call or text 476-4077

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Meyers Auctions & Appraisals. Call Brad at 368-2333. www.meyersauctions.com

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Budget Tire Co. We buy and sell good used tires.

726-8199, Brandon

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Winter Fest 2019 The Flats – Neepawa, MB. February 18th from 12-3pm. Food, sleigh rides, kids activities. Mary Poppins Returns @ Roxy Theatre – 3:30pm

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Obituary Lorne Stephen Nickart Lorne passed away in Neepawa Hospital on February 5, 2019, at the age of 83. Lorne was born May 28, 1935, at his parents’ farm in Eden, MB. Lorne grew up at Eden. He was the seventh child of Joseph and Jessie Nickart.

Lorne married Eleanor Drumheller on June 27, 1964.

They farmed at Eden until 1992, then moved to Neepawa. Lorne also worked for the RM of Rosedale and Whitemud Watershed for many years, until he retired.

Lorne leaves to mourn his wife Eleanor, son Larry (Connie) and family, daughter Sherry Link and family.

A family funeral will be held at a later date.

Thank you to Dr. Cram and all the staff at Neepawa Hospital for the care Lorne received while he was there.

Irene Kopeechuk It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Irene Kopeechuk (nee Shuya). She passed away on December 15, 2018 at the age of 72, following a long battle with cancer. She was born on August 9, 1946, to Walter and Margret Shuya in Toronto, Ontario. When she was growing up, she would help her older sister at her dry cleaning business after school and on weekends. After graduating from high school, she worked for Standard Life as a claims clerk.

In 1970, she married Allen Kopeechuk and moved to Winnipeg; where they lived until 1977. They then moved to the farm in the RM of Clanwilliam, where they raised their three children.

Irene did many things to help out on the farm, from feeding the animals to helping them give birth, raising chickens and butchering them. In the 1980s, she sold Tupperware and worked off the farm at the Gold Nugget in Erickson, until health issues forced her to retire; all the while taking care of her vegetable and flower gardens, along with taking bookings for the septic service business.

Her favourite times that she spent were cooking for her family at Christmas and Easter and any other family gatherings; when not cooking, she could be found with either a good book or embroidering or knitting or her newest pastime scrapbooking. Even with her health issues, she never gave up on her family.

She was predeceased by her parents, sister Mary and brother in law Jack, sister Florence and brother in law Peter, sister Helen, brother in law Henry, and sister in law Olga. She is survived by her loving husband Allen, daughter Hali (Doug) Finlay of Rapid City, MB; son Richard (Birdena) Kopeechuk of Rocky Mountain House, AB; daughter Amanda (Larry) Sliworsky of Winnipegosis, MB; grandkids Ana Sliworsky and Zane Finlay; brother Bill of Kelowna, BC; sister Polly of Toronto, ON; brother John (Eleanor) of Toronto, ON; and sister Edna of Peterborough, ON. Funeral service was held at Holy Ascension Ukrainian Catholic Church in Minnedosa, MB on December 19, 2018 with Father Emil Kardasinec presiding.

If friends so desire, donations to be made to Neepawa and Area Palliative Care, Box 1240 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0.

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I would like to thank everyone who attended or sent good wishes to my 95th Birthday Tea. A special "Thank You" to my family who hosted the tea. It was a special day!

Merv Drayson _____________________ The family of the late Jean Scott wish to extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the many acts of kindness, expressions of sympathy, beautiful floral tributes, and Gladstone United Church memorial donations made following the passing of our beloved mother-inlaw, grandmother, and great grandmother. We especially thank Susan McPherson Derendy, Sherry Hanna, the United Church Choir, and U.C.W. for the comforting funeral service and lunch.

We also sincerely thank all of the staff at Clarke's Funeral Home. Elaine Scott, Jason and Nicole Scott and family, Jennifer and Trevor Johnson and family.

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Arden Hall, cap. 255. Park, camping and sports facilities, rink, curling ice, kitchen and lounge. Call Leah 368-2403 or 841-4766 _____________________ Drug problem? Narcotics Anonymous can help. Meetings on Sat at 7 p.m. and Tues at 7 p.m. at Calvary Chapel, 221 Hamilton St. Neepawa _____________________ Polonia Hall, cap 173. Perfect for smaller weddings, socials, anniversaries, etc.

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Tracey Dawn Winthrop Meyers I heard your voice in the wind today and I turned to see your face; The warmth of the wind caressed me as I stood silently in place.

I felt your touch in the sun today as its warmth filled the sky; I closed my eyes for your embrace and my spirit soared high.

I saw your eyes in the window pane as I watched the falling rain; It seemed as each raindrop fell it quietly said your name.

I held you close in my heart today it made me feel complete; You may have died...but you are not gone you will always be part of me.

As long as the sun shines... the wind blows... the rain falls... you will live on inside of me forever for that is all my heart knows.

Love Brad

Thank You Thank You

We, the family of Irene Kreutzer, want to express heartfelt gratitude for the many kindnesses shown to us previous to, at the time of and following her passing.

Thank you to the relatives and friends for messages and cards of sympathy, those who sent flowers, brought food to our homes, visited with us and helped us through this difficult time. A number of monetary gifts have been given, once again, thank you.

We very much appreciate Pastor Vosper for his care and concern for Mother, as well as for our family. The funeral service was a beautiful tribute to our Mother.

Thank you, Ken Oswald, for your words and song.

They were heart warming and Mother would have been proud.

Drs. Ong and Cram, we thank you for the care Mother received during her stay at Country Meadows. We so appreciate the outstanding care she received during her more than five years there. You are to be praised!

As always, thank you to Clarke's of Gladstone for their professional and caring service.

Thanks be to God. Praise His Holy name!

Harold & Mary • Bernard & Donna Jamie & his family • Joy & her family

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Apartment for rent. Bri-Mont apartments, 331 Mountain Avenue. Phone 204-3960988 _____________________ Churchill Block, Neepawa, apartment for rent. Available immediately. Phone or text 204-841-1298 _____________________ Taking applications for a 50+, 1 bedroom apartment with insuite laundry. 204-476-3230 _____________________ TRAILER RENTALS: cargo, dump, equipment, auto, livestock/horse. FORK LIFT TELEPORT 729-8989

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NuVision Commodities St. Jean, MB buying feed grains, wheat, barley, peas, oats, off grades grain and custom hauling back to the Red River area. Phone 1(204)758-3401 or 1(204)746-4028.

Storage vans (semi trailers) for rent or sale. Anderson's 204-385-2685, 204-3852997 Gladstone.

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2019 PESTICIDE CONTROL PROGRAM Town of Neepawa intends to conduct the following Pesticide Control Programs during 2019: 1. To control noxious weeds on streets, boulevards, parks and cemeteries.

• Glysophate • Maverick III • Premium 3 Way 2. To control pests such as mosquitoes, pine scale and spider mite. The proposed dates of application will be from June 1 to October 15.

The insecticides to be used include: • AquaBac 200 • BTK Biological Insecticide The public may send written submissions or objections within 15 days of the publication of the notice to the department below.

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HBH Angus Farms Cattleman's Connection Bull & Female Sale, March 1, 2019, 1:00pm at Heartland Livestock, Brandon, MB. Offering 75 powerful Black Angus bulls sired by exclusive breed leading sires, and 20 elite females. For more information or a catalogue contact Neil Carson 204773-6927, Darcy Heapy 204-365-7755 or T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006.

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JP Cattle Co. with guests Stewart Cattle Co. Annual Simmental & Angus Bull & Female Sale, Thursday, February 28, 2019, 1:00pm on the farm at McAuley, MB. Selling 90 Simmental & Angus bulls, as well as commercial bred heifers. For more information or a catalogue contact Glenn (204) 8515669, Eric (306)434-8567, Brent (204)773-2356 or T Bar C Cattle Co. (306) 220-5006.

View the catalogue online at www.BuyAgro.com. Watch and bid online at www.DLMS. ca (PL#116061)

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TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION Kindergarten Registration for the 2019 Fall Term will be held during the regular school hours between January 21 and March 22, 2019 at the following schools: Alonsa School Tele # 204-767-2168 Glenella School Tele # 204-352-4253 Ste. Rose School Tele # 204-447-2088 McCreary School Tele # 204-835-2083 We are once again proud to offer a Full-Time Kindergarten Program. All children born on or before December 31, 2014 are eligible to register. To register you will need to bring your child’s Manitoba Health PHIN# and one of the following: Birth Certificate, Baptismal certificate, Certificate of live birth, Health card or Statutory declaration.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call your school today.

Invitation to Tender

MB Conservation Pesticide Fertilizer Section Suite 160, 123 Main Street Winnipeg, MB R3C 1A5

The farm land listed below in the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford is available for sale: ***Note: Highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted.

Denis Saquet, C.E.T. Manager of Operations

Land NW 1/4 31-12-15 WPM

Box 339, 275 Hamilton St. Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Ph (204) 476-7655 ~ Fax (204) 476-7624 ea@wcgwave.ca ~ www.neepawa.ca

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION École Laurier French Immersion Inscription à la maternelle Kindergarten Registration L’inscription à la maternelle à temps plein aura lieu du 21 janvier au 22 mars, 2019.

Tous les enfants qui sont nés avant le 31 décembre, 2014 sont admissibles. Veuillez apporter à l’école, votre carte d’immatriculation ainsi qu’un des suivants : le certificat de naissance de votre enfant, le certificat de baptême, une déclaration de naissance vivante ou une déclaration solennelle.

Nous sommes une école d`immersion française, la pré-maternelle à la 8ième année, et nous offrons une excellente éducation dans les deux langues officielles.

Full Time French Immersion Kindergarten registration will take place from January 21st to March 22nd, 2019.

All children born on or before December 31st, 2014 are eligible to register. To register you will need to bring in your child’s Manitoba Health PHIN# and one of the following: Birth Certificate, Baptismal certificate, Certificate of live birth, Health card or Statutory declaration. We are a Jr. K-8 French Immersion school and provide an excellent education in both official languages. École Laurier Laurier, Manitoba 204-447-2068

Acres- Approximately 160.19 Sealed Tenders to purchase the land will be received by: TAYLOR LAW OFFICE, 269 Hamilton Street, P.O. Box 309, Neepawa, Manitoba R0J 1H0 until February 28th, 2019 at 3: 30 pm Terms & Conditions: 1. Each tender shall be in writing in a sealed envelope, clearly marked as to contents and shall be submitted with a certified cheque OR Bank Draft payable to Taylor Law Office in trust in an amount equal to 10% of the Tender price; 2. If the Tender is accepted, the cheque or draft shall constitute a non-refundable deposit. If the Tenderer fails to complete the purchase of the property, the Seller shall herein retain the deposit as liquidated damages; 3. The balance of the Purchase Price shall be paid by certified cheque, bank draft, or lawyers trust cheque, and trust conditions on possession date; 4. Possession date to be 30 days after acceptance of Tender; 5. Purchaser shall pay the 2019 real property taxes; 6. The Tenderer shall pay the applicable GST or provide acceptable undertaking to self-assess; 7. Highest or any tender shall not necessarily be accepted; 8. The Tenderer shall be deemed to have relied on the Tenderer’s own inspection and knowledge of the land and the titles for the properties, its true condition, possible liabilities and the status of the title hereto independent of any representations by or on behalf of the seller.

Note: This land is on the Assiniboine Delta Acquifer and is under cultivation.

Please check your ad when first published.

The Banner & Press will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion.

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Help Wanted

FOR SALE IN PLUMAS, MB

5 Bedroom Bungalow House, 2 Bathrooms, includes 7 appliances. Could be divided for a multi-family dwelling. Insulated detached 2 door garage. Spacious yard including flower beds & fruit trees. 9 Lots total.

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is presently recruiting for

SEASONAL AGRO HELP

For the upcoming 2019 season for both Neepawa and Gladstone locations.

Call for more information or to arrange viewing

The Coordinator of ICT is responsible for providing educational leadership in the development and implementation of a shared vision of digital learning in the Division.

This position is based out of the school division office in Dauphin, Manitoba. Travel throughout the division is required.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: • Valid Manitoba Teaching Certification • Minimum of 2 years of experience in ICT leadership and/or instruction • Minimum of 5 years teaching experience with demonstrated leadership abilities • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Strong organizational and management skills • Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment • Class 5 drivers license with access to vehicle For more information about the position, contact Dan Ward, Assistant Superintendent, at dward@mvsd.ca or 204-638-3001.

Qualified individuals are invited to email a cover letter, curriculum vitae and a list of three current references (minimum 2 supervisory), in a single PDF file to hrmanager@mvsd.ca by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2019. Alternatively, candidates can fax to 204-638-7250 or mail to Box 715, Dauphin, MB R7N 3B3.

POSTING #: 2019-ADM-900

Spraying experience is considered an asset but not required. Training available.

Applicants must possess a minimum Class 3 w/Air Driver’s License.

Length of employment will be approx. 6 months.

SEASONAL DRIVER SALES REP

For our Bulk Petroleum Department in Neepawa, MB Applicants must possess a Class 3 w/Air Driver’s License.

Length of employment will be approx. 6 months.

Application deadline: when position filled Excellent compensation for a few months of work!

If you would like to work with an established and progressive company, please complete an application form at either of our Agro locations or send a cover letter and resume to: Attention: Glenda Finkewich – Human Resource/Health & Safety Manager Email: g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop.com Or mail to: Box 879, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 www.neepawagladstonecoop.com We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

FOODS Meat Cutters/Production Personnel

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Opportunities at Elkhorn Resort HOUSEKEEPER

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Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): • Dust furniture and vacuum carpeting • Make beds, change linen, and distribute clean towels and toiletries • Pick up debris and empty trash containers • Replenish room amenities supplies • Report and store lost and found items • Clean public areas as required (such as hallways) • Ensure furniture in the rooms is properly placed • Stock linen closet and supplies area • Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): • Station set up where s/he will be responsible for preparing their station before the start of each service • Make sure that all supplies needed are available and ready for use • During meal service s/he will be responsible for preparing items requested from his/her station in a timely fashion • Work in cooperation with the other cooks in the kitchen • After service, will be in charge of cleaning their station, cooking surfaces, etc.

2 Full time (5.75 hours per day) term

Educational Assistants at Neepawa Collegiate

Previous applicants must submit a new cover letter and resume Successful candidates must complete a Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry check.

Inquiries may be made to Rhonda Dickenson at 476-2388 or email rdickenson@bpsd.mb.ca Send application/resume including references by NOON, Tuesday, February 19th, 2019 to: Rhonda Dickenson Coordinator of Student Services Beautiful Plains School Division Box 700, Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0 TEL: (204) 476-2388 FAX: (204) 476-3606 EMAIL: bpsd@bpsd.mb.ca Only those selected for a short list will be contacted.

Others are thanked for their interest now.

See Division website for more details on these positions at www.beautifulplainssd.ca Click on Job Postings.

Qualifications: • Possess good health and physical condition • Neat and clean in appearance and work habits • Ability to communicate with co-workers • Ability to accept direction • Ability to work with minimal supervision • Ability to work in a high pressure, fast paced environment • Ability to work within a team environment • Is organized and can manage time well

Starting wage for these positions is $14/hour. Affordable staff housing is available, if needed. Interested applicants can send their resume to chris.phillips@elkhornresort.mb.ca. Please indicate the position you are applying for.

#3 Mooswa Drive East, Onanole, Manitoba | www.elkhornresort.mb.ca

Equipment Operator/Labourer

Full-time 50 hours/ week from April 1 to October 31 40 hours/ week from November 1 to March 31 Application Deadline: 12:00 Noon Monday March 4th, 2019

Office Receptionist- Term Position

Full-time. April 29, 2019 to January 15, 2021 (approx. 18 months) 35 hours/week (Monday-Friday 8:30 am- 4:30 pm) Application Deadline: 12:00 Noon Friday March 29th, 2019

Casual Waste Disposal Grounds Attendant Casual/vacation relief position Manitoba Youth Job Center

Youth Engagement Leader

Full-time. May 6th – August 16th 2018. (includes training in Winnipeg) $12.77 per hour.

For more information, visit manitoba.ca/myjc Application Deadline: February 28th

As a Meat Cutter/Production Personnel you will be a critical member of our team in the creation of our world class product. Our positions range from working on our slaughter production floor to shipping the final packaged product, with everything in between! With our wide variety of jobs, excellent people, and our drive for innovation you will certainly find a job that suits you!

Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to: • Slaughter and eviscerate hogs for further processing • Harvest and package edible offal • Process pork carcasses into primal cuts • Butcher and package pork primal cuts into value added specifications for local, national and international premium markets • Carry out other tasks related to processing of meat for shipping to customers or storage • Sanitation People who will succeed as members of our team will: • Enjoy working in a fast paced, stable long term work environment • Appreciate working in a culturally diverse workplace. We employ people from all over the world!

• Treat people with dignity and respect • Open to working in colder/warmer environments • Physically Fit • Experience as an industrial butcher or trimmer is an asset

Current starting wage is $14.50/hour plus $1.00 per hour perfect attendance incentive!

Wage scale extends to $21.55/hour We believe that our success is founded on the strength of our team.

As such, we place a great deal of emphasis on attracting, developing and retaining good people, and consider every one of our employees to be a highly-valued member of the HyLife family. To that end, we are committed to providing a working environment that not only fosters personal growth, but also recognizes our employees’ contributions towards the common goal of our company’s success because of this HyLife has been recognized as a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best-Managed Companies.

If you have the qualifications and the passion to meet this challenge then we would like to explore your potential.

Please apply online at http://hylife.com/current-opportunities/ or email to jobs@hylife.com or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0.

We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted

Gladstone Swimming Pool

Lifeguards, Instructors, & Admissions Clerk Casual, Part-time, and Full-time positions available.

For information regarding training call Zapphira at (204) 385-2002.

For full job postings and information, please visit the Municipal website: westlake-gladstone.ca Submit applications to: Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone 14 Dennis St. E – Box 150 Gladstone MB, R0J 0T0 info@westlake-gladstone.ca (204) 385-2332

Classified Ad Deadline Tuesday Noon

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Share it with the world by putting an announcement in our Classifieds section! ads@neepawabanner.com 204-476-3401 243 Hamilton Street, Neepawa

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Experience: Must have kitchen experience in a busy hotel, fine dining or busy chain restaurants. A Food Safety Certificate is required.

The Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

Our people, perseverance, integrity, and exceptional partnerships have led HyLife to becoming Canada’s leading pork producer and global exporter of high quality pork products. The growing demand for our pork in Japan and China means we need exceptional people to help deliver our company vision. We have expanded our Neepawa facility to increase our overall production by 15% and in turn created new jobs throughout the company.

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Experience: Minimum 3 years experience working in a 4 or 5 star hotel or cruise ship.

invites applications for the following Educational Assistant positions:

2019 Job Opportunities

Located near Riding Mountain National Park, Elkhorn Resort Spa & Conference Centre is a great place to nurture your career! We’ve got a fantastic team environment, competitive wages, offer great benefits, staff discount and room to grow. Come and reach your potential with us! We currently have openings in the positions of:

Qualifications: • Possess good health and physical condition • Neat and clean in appearance and work habits • Ability to communicate with guests • Ability to accept direction • Ability to work with minimal supervision • Ability to work within a team environment

All tenders must be delivered to: Box 1651 Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0

by March 15, 2019 Payment and possession date April 1, 2019

1 TON TRUCK DRIVERS

SPRAYER OPERATOR

MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DIVISION

Terms and conditions of Tender: Interested parties must rely on own inspection of the property.

Highest tender not necessarily accepted.

Applicants must possess a Class 5 Driver’s License.

Length of employment may vary from 2-6 months.

Applicants must possess a Class 3 w/Air Driver’s License.

Length of employment may vary from 2-6 months.

Mountain View School Division is looking for a dynamic educational leader to take on the role of Coordinator of ICT starting in September of 2019.

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Please apply to : pyramidcollision@gmail.com pyramidcollision@gmail.com or to: mail to: or mail Box 2259 Box 2259 Neepawa, MB R0J1H0 Neepawa, MB R0J1H0

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Pyramid Collision is seeking a We are seeking an autobody technician Full Time Permanent for full time employment.

Offering Autobody competitive Technician wages and benefits.

Competitive wages and benefits.

Email resume to:

Land for Sale by Tender R.M. Of Minto-Odanah

Jarvis Trucking Ltd, Class 1 drivers & Owner Operators Operating super B grain hoppers, prairie provinces only.

Contact Steve, 204-385-3048 or 204-871-5139 Email kjarvisfarms@gmail.com

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Broadfoot Fraser Agencies Autopac Customer Services Rep & General Insurance Broker Neepawa MB 41 Main St. E. Contact Dwight Kinley, Broadfoot Fraser Agencies Box 450, 6 Morris St. N. Gladstone, MB R0J0T0 dwight.broadfoot@mymts.net

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Booking Spring Farm Auctions Consignment Auctions All Winter Long!

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Financial

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• We Loan • Easy application • Approval with collateral • Title Loans • No Credit Check • Keep driving your vehicle Call Dan Devloo (204) 526-7093 CAI Financial Unit K - 2151 Portage Ave. Winnipeg MB

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Do you have a PRESS RELEASE / MEDIA ADVISORY that needs to go out? Let us help you with that! Though we cannot guarantee publication, MCNA will get the information into the right hands for ONLY $35.00 + GST/HST. We also do Media Monitoring, if you would like to follow up and see who picked up the material.

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Local victim of HMCS Kootenay explosion honoured

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Leading Seaman Tom Crabbe, formerly of Neepawa and son of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Crabbe, has been honoured for his service to Canada with the naming of a Manitoba island in his name, “Crabbe Island”. This honour was recognized under the Manitoba Geographical Names Program in July 2018.

The island is located in northwestern Manitoba, close to the Saskatchewan border.

Tom was one of 12 children of Phil and Jean Crabbe and one of five who served in the Canadian Armed Forces. He was born and raised in Neepawa until he left to join the Royal Canadian Navy. He was one of the nine sailors killed when a major explosion occurred on board HMCS Kootenay on Oct. 23, 1969.

The Kootenay disaster is known as the worst peacetime accident in the history of the Royal Canadian Navy. A number of factors combined and contributed to the severity of the incident, which began when an explosion ripped through the engine’s starboard gearbox of the Destroyer Escort,

HMCS Kootenay. At the time, the ship was approximately 200 miles off the south west coast of England. As result of the fire and deadly toxic smoke created by the explosion, nine crewman died and 53 were seriously injured. Years later, the disaster remains deeply imprinted in the memories of the survivors.

The disaster began at 8:10 am. Just after the morning watch had been relieved, the order was given, “full speed ahead both engines”. At 8:21, a bearing in the starboard gearbox failed. Its casing had been improperly installed and the oil intended to circulate through it as a coolant overheated, reportedly at 650°C. With the pressure in the engines up to its maximum for the ship to be under full power, the bearing exploded, rupturing the gearbox. A massive wall of fire blasted the 10 men working in the engine room, burning them as it raged through the space.

In the engine room, the pump feeding the lubricating oil to the ruptured gearbox continued to spew lubricant around the engine room, fueling the flames. The intense heat and deadly smoke foiled attempts to close

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the valves of the severed oil line.

The fire surged out of the Engine Room and into the main cafeteria. The wheelhouse, located forward of the Engine Room, was rapidly overtaken by smoke. Once the wheelhouse was evacuated, the ship was left steaming across the Atlantic at full speed, since the boilers were stoked to full pressure and completely out of control. The electrical system had also been destroyed by the blaze and the ship couldn’t radio for help. Most of the firefighting equipment and the Chemox breathing apparatus were stored in the main passageway and were rendered inaccessible or destroyed by the fire.

Crabbe’s name has been engraved on the memorial in front of the County Court Building in Neepawa and on the Bonaventure Monument in Halifax. Bonaventure Anchor, which is found at the tip of Point Pleasant Park in Halifax, NS, is the only monument dedicated to military members who died on duty in peacetime. It is the only monument open to the public that records the names of the nine men who died aboard HMCS Kootenay.

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When it can be smart to hire a painting pro Staff

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Few things can revitalize a home more readily than a fresh coat of paint.

Thanks in part to the affordability of paint and its ease of application, painting is something that even novice DIYers can typically handle. According to the marketing advice guru Brandon Gaille, it is estimated that residential interior paint only lasts around three years before it needs to be updated. Exterior paint can fade, chip and peel due to various environmental factors. As a result, many homes can likely use a fresh

coat of paint in at least one room.

As DIY-friendly as painting can be, when attempting to paint the interior or exterior of their homes, homeowners may learn that some painting projects are best left to the professionals. Painting requires skill, patience and a knowledge of how various paints will hold up. Novice painters may do more harm than good by dripping paint on expensive carpeting or floors or failing to recognize the nuances that indicate a spot-on painting job.

Professional painters have spent hours upon hours learning the ropes of what works — and what does not.

Painters often understand that painstaking preparatory work is crucial to getting pristine finished results.

Walls and ceilings must be properly repaired and prepared even before a base coat is applied.

Professional painters also have an eye for details. And because professional painters make a business out of doing interior and exterior surfaces, they understand which techniques can improve efficiency. That means a professional job can typically be completed much more quickly than a DIY project.

Even though some people think they’ll save money by

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Leading Seaman Tom Crabbe lost his life in the HMCS Kootenay disaster. He has recently had an island named in his honour.

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painting their own homes, that’s not necessarily true.

Professionals already have all the equipment necessary, unlike novices who may need to make repeated and potentially costly trips to the hardware store for supplies.

Painting can give a home a facelift, and oftentimes it is smart to turn the work over to professionals to ensure the job is done just right.

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If you are looking to buy or sell AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY, please contact me.

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Gill & Schmall Agencies Diane Martin 204-841-0932 NEW LISTING 209 Queen Rd. E, Plumas MLS# , $75,000 affordable, 3 bdrm home, full unf. basement, close to school.

6 Sark Place, Onanole MLS# 1616030, $32,000 2.72 acre lot close to RMNP. Build your dream cottage here!

Craig Frondall Sales Representative Cell: 204-476-4777

John Nelson 204-476-6719

Established 316 Acre farm with 300 +- arable acres.

This farm features a 3 bedroom 1440 sq. foot modern bungalow with many upgrades including a 900 sq. foot double attached insulated garage.

This farm also comes with a 17000 +- sq. foot state of the art barn with indoor riding arena , tack area, workshop, outside pens with heated waterers. Also on property is a newer 56 x 60 insulated heated shop. All buildings are modern and in extremely good condition.

This would be a great opportunity for any livestock operation or mixed farm.

Liz Sumner 204-476-6362

118 Lansdowne Ave, Arden MLS#1830363, $135,000 Prime location! 5 acre lot with view!

98 Bay St, Gladstone MLS#1830233, $155,000 1524 sf home, immaculate condition!

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PHOTO BY KATE JACKMAN-ATKINSON

PHOTO BY DIANE WARNER

On Thursday, Feb. 7, nature gave a few reminders that it’s still definitely winter. The sun dogs were out in Neepawa, circling the sun to try and warm up. The snow clearers were also hard at work, cleaning up the piles of snow in the middle of the roads, getting ready for the next big snowfall, which followed not long after.

Exams and scholarships in Highland Dance

By Crystal Scott Submitted

Medal Tests were held on Monday, Feb. 11 at Expressive Dance with Crystal’s Studio in Minnedosa.

The examiner was Eilidh McMillan, from Scotland.

Sixteen of Crystal’s Highland dancers completed a total of 44 exams. Some exams include four dances, as well as demonstrating technique. Many dancers completed two to four exams each. There were Highland Dance exams, Scottish Nationals, Sailor’s Hornpipe and a theory exam. The marking system is as follows: Tiny Tots up to Preliminary receive a Pass, Pre-Bronze up to Award 6 receive Pass, Pass Plus, Commended, Commended Plus and Highly Commended.

Several EDWC dancers received Commended, Commended Plus and Highly Commended. Way to go everyone!

Billie Haddow Highland Scholarship Congrats goes out to Sa ra h Tur nbu l l from Minnedosa. Sarah quali-

Far left: Cearan Scott (left) and Rhogan Scott (right) were among the 16 students who recently took their Highland Exams, with examiner Eilidh McMillan, of Scotland.

PHOTO BY CRYSTAL SCOTT

Left: Sandy Donald presented the Billie Haddow Highland Scholarship to dancer S a r a h Tu r n b u l l a n d instructor Crystal Scott, of Minnedosa.

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fied to be nominated by her instructor, Crystal Scott, and was chosen by a committee. The award was open to Highland dancers who take Highland dance instruction in the Westman area. The qualifying dancer must have taken Highland dance in 2018, currently be taking lessons and plan to continue with Highland dance next season. The nominee was chosen also because of how Highland dance has affected her life in a positive way and her great attitude to-

wards helping others. Sarah received a certificate and recognition at the Scottish Pavilion in Brandon at the Victoria Inn on Saturday,

Feb. 2, 2019. Her teacher will receive $100 scholarship to put towards Sarah’s Highland dance lessons in September 2019.

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Reginald “Liar” Robinson, stamp dealer

By Darcy Hickson Submitted

Reginald F. Robinson, a legendary Manitoba based newspaper reporter and correspondent, was also a stamp dealer and collector. Early signs of his life in Manitoba can be linked to Huns Valley in 1898 through postal history on covers and postcards (pictured on right). Hun’s Valley, now known as Polonia, was located 14 miles north of Franklin.

Patriotic private postcard mailed to Hun’s Valley from Quebec SP 8 98, with faint Hun’s Valley receiver.

Hun’s Valley postal history The post office opened Oct. 6, 1886 to serve Slovakian immigrants of Hungarian and Polish ancestry. The post office was renamed Polonia in 1921.

Robinson’s newspaper employ ment at Hun’s Valley hasn’t been identified. There were articles and news clips from that district in the Free Press and Tribune at that time, but published without a reporter’s byline. This leads to speculation that

Robinson may have been filing some of these news items, as well as selling feature articles to larger news gathering organizations across Canada and the U.S. Meanwhile, stamp dealing continued in Canada and abroad.

Three pieces of correspondence in the grouping relate to a Waldron family living in Brentwood, New Hampshire. The cover in bottom was sent from Hun’s Valley AU 5 98 to George Waldron and was franked with 12½ cent

Maple Leaf issue stamps.

The six cent franking paid for two ounces of weight to the U.S. Below is the second Waldron item in the group.

Any tangible link between Reginald Robinson and stamp customers or other dealers hasn’t been established. Robinson may have been running advertisements and his familiarity with publishing and news gathering would have provided him with contacts from the few stamp periodicals

The broken circle on Map Stamp to New Hampshire.

A Canada Post Card mailed to C.F Waldron of Brentwood, New Hampshire with a Hun’s Valley double strike.

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A piece of correspondence in the grouping relate to a Waldron family.

of that era. Nonetheless, Hun’s Valley had an active stamp collector and

dealer marketing stamps in the late 1890s. The corner cover illustrates a ser-

ious enterprise, complete with business stationery.

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