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The community of Minnedosa has recently undergone a makeover. On Thursday, Feb. 21, the Minnedosa Area Community Development Corporation (CDC) and Minnedosa Tourism unveiled the new logo and branding for the town.

Minnedosa Economic Development Officer, Chantelle Parrott, explained the reasoning behind the fresh look, “Place branding has proven quite successful in destination marketing, including the familiar Clear Lake Country brand, which is now recognized as a four-season destination.

To remain appealing and relevant against other communities and destinations, there is a need for Minnedosa to update our brand, get a new logo and streamline our messaging. By engaging local shareholders and soliciting their feedback, we have captured the values and vision of the community and were able to move ahead with developing an authentic brand that really resonates with both locals and visitors,” she stated.

Parrott noted that the process of developing a

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new brand was already in progress last year. “Travel Manitoba hosted a Tourism Shareholder Strategic Planning Session in October 2018. The catered evening engaged the community and provided strategic feedback and a self-assessed ‘report card’ of local attitudes and perceptions,” she explained. “Local geography was noted as the biggest strength, with the lake, river, hills and lush valley creating a very Instagram-worthy backdrop to an outdoorsy, energetic lifestyle. When tasked with identifying character traits to represent Minnedosa, the community was, not surprisingly, active, vibrant, fun, friendly, welcoming, beautiful and charming,” she added.

Formerly branded as “Manitoba’s Valley Paradise”, the updated version has rolled with the same theme, but simplified the new catchphrase to “Valley Life”. The new logo incorporates a geometric design resembling hills, coloured green and yellow, to represent the lush nature surrounding the area and the agricultural landscape, respectively.

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Minnedosa Mayor Pat Skatch, Minnedosa Tourism Chair Marlies Soltys and Economic Development Officer Chantelle Parrott cut into the cake showing Minnedosa’s new logo at the official unveiling on Thursday, Feb. 21.

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The experience itself connected to being considered for a prestigious national scholarship would have been enough for Neepawa’s Kailyn Hanke. But that’s not all she got out of the opportunity, not by a long shot. After an exhaustive process, which whittled down 5,089 worthy applicants to 88 finalists, Hanke was then selected as one of only 35 Canadian recipients of the $100,000 Loran Award for undergraduate studies.

Started in 1988, the award is distributed by the Loran Scholars Foundation, a national charitable organization that distributes scholarships based on character, commitment to service and leadership potential. Hanke was named as one of the finalists due to her involvement in a wide array of different activities within the school. She’s served as the co-president of the student council, as well as a member of NACI’s HOPE group. She has also been involved with the school’s basketball, volleyball and soccer teams.

Off to Toronto Once the short list of finalists was announced, those 88 individuals who were chosen were guaranteed, in the very least, a $10,000 annual stipend, tuition waivers from one of 25 Canadian universities, mentorship and summer internship funding. They were also f lown to Toronto for the final part of the interview process. Hanke told the Banner & Press that it was a pretty crazy experience.

“I f lew to Toronto on Thursday, Jan. 31 and had interviews all day Friday and Saturday. After that, we all f lew home on Sunday, Feb. 3. When we arrived in Toronto [ Loran Scholars Foundation] split the 88 finalists up into a number of committees, and then assigned a panel of judges to each committee. I had a series of six different interviews over the course of the weekend, ending with a full panel interview on Saturday.

They made their decisions quite quickly, as we found out the Sunday we got home if we had been selected or not,” said Hanke. “I didn’t really know what to expect heading to Toronto,

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Kailyn Hanke, one of the 2019 Loran Award winners.

and there wasn’t really a way for me to prepare for the interviews. I just went into the weekend with no expectations and the mindset that I would just try my best and see what happens.”

An unexpected phone call Hanke said if the experience ended right there, she’d still be happy with what transpired, but then she received a call indicating that she was picked as one of the recipients of the $100,000 scholarship.

“I think that my first reaction when I heard that I was selected as a Loran Scholar was def initely shock. I really was not expecting to get the award, especially after meeting so many amazing people in Toronto,” she said.

What’s next?

Hanke added that becoming a Loran Scholar hasn’t really changed how she’ll be selecting a postsecondar y inst it ut ion, besides making schools farther away from home an easier potential option.

The schools that she’s currently considering are McGill University, Dalhousie University and the University of Guelph. But no matter where Hanke ends up, she’s quick to point out that she wouldn’t be there if it were not for those in Neepawa who supported her.

“I am extremely grateful for this opportunity, and am excited for my future years at university,” Hanke said. “I am also extremely grateful for my teachers, friends and family, because I wouldn’t have gotten to where I am without them!”

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continued from page 1 Committee, I can say we are In between the two hills is thrilled with the new brandcoloured blue, representing ing,” Soltys said. “It really the lake and river in the valley sparks an image, sets the tone town, which is an integral part and creates a unique experiof the community’s identity ence to Minnedosa alone.” and tourism industry.

The new brand is already Parrott explained the mes- being incorporated into the sage the CDC and Tourism community’s promotional committee hope to get across efforts and will begin apwith the new branding. “‘Val- pearing even more in the ley Life’ means many things near future. “The Minnedosa to many people, but it always means authentic. Small town charm is only a small part of what you find in Minnedosa,” she said. “The logo reflects the unique features of the area in a clean, simple way. It was developed with The new logo for Minnedosa Tourism. a slightly retro feel, but is modern, geomet- Area CDC has begun to roll ric and will be used against out the Valley Life brand and natural elements such as aged will continue over the comwood planks, to suggest rustic ing months,” Parrott stated. authenticity and maintain a “Including a new community small town charm.” website, updated advertising The logo was designed by across the region, new local Derek Boyd, owner of The and highway signage and Graphic Factory in Onanole. more.”

“His experience in brand Minnedosa Tourism also development provided sound has some upcoming additions advice and strategic guidance to the branding in the works. throughout the process,” Par- “At the moment, we are lookrott noted. ing at merchandise to offer Marlies Soltys, chair of the for sale at various places in Tourism Committee, noted Minnedosa. As well, a sumthat Minnedosa Tourism is very excited for the new look.

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The new branding has also brought an improved social media strategy to the forefront. “Three videos showcasing #ValleyLife were created

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Parrott added that they have also created a social media contest around the released video to promote the brand online.

It’s apparent that this renewed effort to promote the community has already made a splash and the CDC and Tourism committee are working hard to keep the enthusiasm alive. Soltys said, “The feedback since our launch has been overwhelmingly positive and we look forward to taking it further.”

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Expressive Dance with Crystal’s Highland dancers and families celebrated their sixth Clan Gathering on Saturday, Feb. 23. The event was held in the Minnedosa Ukrainian Hall and was attended by 16 Highland dancers and approximately 60 family members. The one 45-minute dance set and one 30-minute dance set were the main event.

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. S. Lewis observed: “What Satan put into the heads of our remote ancestors was the idea that they could ‘be like gods’– could set up on their own as if they had created themselves– be their own masters– invent some sort of happiness for themselves outside God, apart from God. And out of that hopeless attempt has come nearly all that we call human history– money, poverty, ambition, war, prostitution, classes, empires, slavery– the long terrible story of man trying to find something other than God which will make him happy.”

Lewis is best known for his works of fiction, especially The Screwtape Letters, The Chronicles of Narnia and The Space Trilogy and for his non-fiction Christian apologetics, such as Mere Christianity, Miracles and The Problem of Pain. Lewis was a very good writer and he also had a small connection to western Manitoba. Lewis’ cousin was the Rev. Richard Lloyd-Davies, an Anglican priest who served in Neepawa and Brandon. LloydDavies told me personally that the famous “wardrobe” in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe was a wardrobe or closet in the Lewis house and Lloyd-Davies played in that wardrobe as a child.

But back to the statement at the beginning of this column, about inventing some sort of happiness for themselves outside God, apart from God. Lewis identifies the troubles that mankind has gotten into for all the centuries since people’s time on earth began. One can argue creation being 6,000 neepawa

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Mankind tries to invent and re-invent things to do that will replace God.

to 7,000 years ago or millions of years ago. It doesn’t much matter as people have often drifted away from God’s plan in pursuit of an alternative.

There is a funny story told about a very learned professor who was so well educated and so heavy into bio-sciences that he decided to challenge God to a creation test. He walked right up to God and stated, “I can make a man out of dust just like you did.”

God replied, “Go ahead!” Being up for the challenge, the professor stooped down to pick up some dirt just like God had done to create Adam. God stepped forward and said, “Just a minute sir, you have to find your own dirt.”

Then there is the story of the three men who died and went to heaven. The first made his case before God that he had faith in Jesus and he had been a good servant. He was asked to sit at God’s side. The second man made his case before God that he had faith in Jesus and had done many things to help the poor. He was

invited to sit at God’s side. The third man made his case before God that he had faith in Jesus and he had worked hard, but he was a bit arrogant. God paused as he thought about where to seat the third man when, out of his well practised arrogance, he blurted out to God, “I think you are in my chair.” That might not have ended well.

Lewis’ point is well taken. Mankind tries to invent and re-invent things to do that will replace God. Life can be so simple. We are born, we live and we die. If we accept God, his plan and salvation, the live is pretty straightforward, in spite of the tragedies that may befall us. God is good, even in the hardest of times.

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n communities across the province, Manitobans don’t have easy access to health care. Physician shortages have left many without a family doctor and ER closures have moved health care that’s accessible on short notice further down the highway.

Necessity is the mother of invention and shortages when it comes to finding family physicians MY have forced gov- PERSPECTIVE ernment to reevaluate the ways in which some health services are prov ided. Kate M a n i t o b a n s Jackman-Atkinson need to see a doctor for many potentially life threatening conditions, but also for a lot of routine ones. Across the province, waiting rooms are clogged with people who need medical exams for insurance purposes, vaccinations, or prescriptions to treat common, but not life threatening, ailments.

For many Manitobans, these benign doctor’s visits can be a huge undertaking. They might have to schedule an appointment weeks in advance, take time off work or travel to a completely different community. None of this makes health care accessible and has a huge cost to both individuals and the health care system. Not being able to get in and address these needs can result in minor issues becoming major ones.

While a family physician may be hard to find in some communities, there is one form of health care that is quite accessible– pharmacists. Located in communities across the province, pharmacists are available regular, or extended, retail hours and you can talk to them without an appointment. They also tend to be members of the community, with a personal connection to their clients and their health.

In 2013, the Manitoba government announced new legislation that expanded what pharmacists are able to do. These expanded services, which came into effect in 2014, allow pharmacists to issue short-term refill prescriptions for patients with chronic diseases who couldn’t make it to their doctor. It also allows them to undergo additional training in order to provide more health care services, including providing vaccinations for influenza and travel, and prescribe medications for what are known as self-limiting conditions. These are straight forward conditions with safe and effective drugs available for their treatment, such as athlete’s foot and acne.

In Alberta, pharmacists have had these capabilities since 2007.

Pharmacists in Manitoba are looking for expanded prescribing powers and for many routine medications, it makes a lot of sense.

It never seemed like an efficient use of medical resources to make an appointment for an initial prescription, and especially for a renewal, of common, safe and non-addictive medications. After all, a pharmacists is capable of taking a blood pressure reading and asking medical questions, then referring anything but the most straightforward cases to a physician for assessment.

I think things are changing within the profession, but we’ve all had experiences with physicians who do nothing but prescribe ever more medications after the most cursory of assessments. While pharmacists do make money filling prescriptions, for many patients, seeing a doctor certainly isn’t resulting in outcomes that aren’t medicationfocused. Not only are pharmacists very accessible, many people also feel that their pharmacist is more approachable and has more time to talk to them. Patients want to know about what they have been prescribed, they want to know about their medication, what it will do, what it won’t do and what it could do. Pharmacists are required to tell you this information when first filling your prescription.

In a stretched health care system that sometimes doesn’t have as much time as it should for patients, allowing pharmacists to play an expanded role makes sense. Their education has been focused on understanding medications and how they work, they should be able to use this training to inform patients and help ensure they’re getting the medication they need, when they need it.

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Caring for survivors A

fter finishing the first draft of last week’s column, I shared its contents with Kathryn (my wife). After giving me her reaction to the piece, she made a comment that triggered the thoughts I am sharing in this week’s column. But first, some background.

For as long as I have known her, Kathryn has been committed to keeping in touch with family and friends by phone, text message, social media or email. She and her mom would be on the phone talking with each other three to five times per day– more if the Blue Jays were playing.

But even though they had spoken many times during the day, they always phoned each other at 10 p.m. each evening. That was their “daily check up call.” Once it was complete, everyone could go to bed– and usually did.

“The hardest part of my day after mom died,” Kathryn said, “was at 10 p.m. when Mom always

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Neil Strohschein called. When those calls stopped coming, I realized how important they had been and how much I really missed my mom.”

The death of Kathryn’s mom forever changed our status in our family. On that day, we officially became the “old people”– the ones who now host Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving dinners, who plan the birthday celebrations and whose home is always open when a child or other family member drops by for a visit.

We are very fortunate to be part of a large group of loving and caring family members, who honour the lives and memories of our parents, just as we do. Over the years, I have met many people who do not have the built in support system we

have. So today, I want to offer some suggestions that I hope will help all of us to be part of the support system people need when grieving the death of a loved one.

First, pray– just as you did before their loved one died and as you did the week of his or her funeral. Only now, pray that those who grieve will be surrounded by people who care; and offer yourself to God to be a caring person in someone’s life.

Second, give the bereft the time and space they need to heal. The grieving and healing process will be different for each person.

Some will heal and move on in a short time. Some will take longer. Some will never fully heal. Don’t impose your time schedule or your

ideas about how one should heal on others. Trust them to heal in their own way.

Third, be there for them and be alert to cues that might reveal a need you can help to meet. A home visit (keep it short and do it often), a discreet inquiry when you meet them on the street, a card or note sent through the mail, a phone call or text message– all of these are ways by which you can keep in touch and do your part to build a network of caring people that will surround those who grieve and help them heal.

Finally, be consistent in what you do. Healing takes time. Put your faith in God. He knows the best ways to help people heal after the loss of a loved one.

Your job (and mine as well) is to be available so that God can speak to us by his spirit, show us who needs our help and reveal to us what we need to do–at that moment– to show grieving people our love, care and support.

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was anot her night that sleep eluded and avoided me. I am accustomed to that fact, not liking it, but accepting. I am not worried or upset, just sleepless. Often, bits of songs f loat through the darkness, or conversations– real and imagined!

This night, my mind reviewed the reader from probably the fifth grade.

One story, “The Longest Way Round is the Shortest Way Home” came, complete with pictures.

The lad was determining whether it was easier to go home the shortest distance– up and over a small mountain, or the longer way– around the base of the incline. The conclusion was that it may take more steps to walk around, but it took less time and energy. Why this story visited, I am not certain. Perhaps I needed to remember that it is okay to take the easy way!

The pages of the reader

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turned and the picture was of a goat tethered to the chimney on the roof of a sod home. The man of the house was trying to do the work of his wife– I don’t recall why– and bet ween look ing after the wee child, churning the cream and watching the soup, he thought that anchoring the goat on the roof would be a good idea, and helpful. I believe that the goat ended up falling off the roof, etc… and why this story surfaced, I have no idea. Am I trying to do too many things at once?

Don’t think so, but I have been wrong before!

Just a few pages further was the tale of the woman who felt her home was too

small for her and her husband and one child. She sent her husband to speak to the wise man and find a solution. The answer was to bring her parents to live with them. When that didn’t bring contentment, visit after visit to the elder resulted in the addition of the chickens, then a pig and then a cow. All these now under one roof! When the woman insisted on one more consult with the wise one, the recommendation was to evict all but the original unit. And low and behold, the tiny home now seemed spacious and sufficient! Again with pictures.

I got to thinking about the stories we read in those readers. As we moved

from grade to grade, they became more thought provoking, including poetry and scr ipture. Sha kespeare and Psalms, Frost and Tennyson. A wide assortment of thought provoking ideas presented in varying means. Helped me discern what and who I liked for reading.

Remember when we had to memorize poetry?

My father was a master at reciting appropriate lines and sonnets. There are some bits I recall, ref lecting my nature and needs.

Pauline Johnston, The Song My Paddle Sings“West wind, blow from your prairie nest, Blow from the mountains, blow from the west. The sail is idle, the sailor too; oh, wind of the west we wait for you.” And Lone Dog,

by Irene McLeod- “I’ll never be a lap dog, licking dirty feet… baying at the moon, keeping fat souls from sleep.” The wonder of words! The night was not wasted!

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By Addy Oberlin t is hard to believe that it is the last week of February. When I look out my window, the snowflakes are falling. However it is almost 0° C, so no complaints really. The dog is willing to go for a walk now without lifting her feet or just stop taking another step.

We’re making plans for a road trip to see more of my children and are counting on nice weather with good roads to travel on.

Sometimes, the roads in life can be snowy and icy too, but with God’s help, we can look forward to a good road ahead. When we find out a friend needs our prayers, we can go to our Lord and Saviour and plead for healing for whatever situation. God told us to pray. Philippians 4:6 tells us, “In everything, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” In verse 7, it says that the peace of God will guard our hearts.

May our hearts be at peace this week.

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Another reason to support pipelines On Saturday, Feb. 16, a train carrying crude oil derailed 10 kilometres outside of St. Lazare, MB at 3:30 a.m. The result? A crude oil spill that had the potential to be considerably worse.

Ironically, I first heard the news while attending a rally with Conservative leader, Andrew Scheer, in support of pipelines. The disaster was effectively contained

by CN Rail in a timely manner, with an environmental assessment team preventing hazardous chemicals from reaching the nearby river. I do applaud the company for their work. Although no injuries or fires were reported, an event so close to home for many proves once again why building pipelines are important for not only our economy, but our safety. The fact is, pipelines are the safest way to move oil and gas. Pipelines also help our agriculture and resource-based growing industry by giving railways the ability to move more products in an expanding world market for grain and other goods.

As you know, many communities have railroads running through or near them. Additionally, farmers and landowners, such as the rancher whose land became home to the near 40 rail cars that Saturday, share the same passion for living in rural areas, often with trains nearby. It’s a reality of our lifestyle and it is sometimes overlooked until the rare tragedy does occur.

A study by the Fraser Institute concluded that rail transport is 4.5 times more likely to have an occurrence than a pipeline. Studies also prove that every barrel of crude oil shipped by pipeline reaches its destination 99.999 per cent of the time. Yet the anti-oil and gas activists, such as Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government, fail to recognize the importance of pipelines and instead are actively working to stop them from being built. They killed the Northern Gateway pipeline. They killed the Energy East pipeline. And they obstructed the development of the Trans Mountain pipeline. We should be very concerned that Justin Trudeau’s plan to kill Canada’s energy sector seems to be working.

The reality is that our economy and lifestyles depend on oil and will for the foreseeable future. Oil and gas need to be transported if we want to continue to live our high quality of life. Furthermore, the success of our oil and gas industry means the success of our nation’s economy.

I deeply care about the safety of our communities.

I care about the safety of our farmers. I care about the safety of our local landowners. If you also care about the safety of rural Manitobans, Saturday’s train derailment should highlight just one more reason to support pipelines.

Dan Mazier, Conservative Party Candidate Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa

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Denmark

The Kingdom of Denmark, southernmost of the Scandinavian nations, is the eleventh-most developed country in the world. Denmark has one of the world’s highest per capita incomes, personal income tax rates and standards of living. Denmark consists of the peninsula of Jutland and 443 named islands. It shares a border with Germany to the south. A large portion of Denmark’s topography consists of rolling plains used for farming.

Because of Denmark’s northern location, the day length varies greatly depending on the time of year. There are short days during the winter, with sunrise coming around 8 a.m. and sunset at 3:30 p.m., as well as long summer days, with sunrises at 3:30 a.m. and sunsets at 10 p.m.

Denmark’s short summers have resulted in cabbage and root vegetables playing an important part in their diet.

The Danish monarchy, one of the oldest in the world, has a rich cultural heritage in Denmark. The current monarch, Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II, can trace her lineage back to the first Viking kings of Denmark over 1,000 years ago. Their national parliament resides in Copenhagen, the nation’s capital and largest city, with a population of almost 2 million people. It was originally founded as a fishing village in the 10th century and became the country’s capital city in the early 15th century. People find that Danish is difficult to learn, because the same wording can have differing and even opposing meanings, depending on the intonation and context. Also, pronunciation does not necessarily follow spelling. The Danish trust one another, when it comes to business, government, or personal relationships. Honesty is expected and dishonesty in business, government or personal lives is very rare.

Food plays an incredibly important part of any culture.

Approximately 28 million pigs are produced on farms annually in Denmark. So as you may have guessed, pork is a vital ingredient in Danish cuisine.

Their national dish is “Stegt flæsk”, which is fried pork with parsley sauce and potatoes. Given that Denmark is surrounded mainly by sea, fish also plays an important part of their diet. Smørrebrød, the ultimate Danish lunch, are slices of buttered heavy bread topped with some combination of meat, fish or cheese and vegetables.

Most people have eaten Danish butter cookies, Danish blue cheese and Danish pastries.

Fiske frikadeller or Fish Cakes The Danish word “Frikadeller” covers pretty much any kind of meat that has been through a blender, mixed with other ingredients and then turned into a meatball and fried in a pan. In this recipe, you can substitute salmon for the cod and use dill instead of the nutmeg.

1 lb fresh cod fillet, deboned 1/2 tsp. salt 1 egg 1 tsp. ground nutmeg 2 Tbsp. cream 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. grated onion 2 Tbsp. oil for frying 1/2 tsp. white pepper In a food processor, add cod fillet and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add remaining ingredients except oil, pulsing until mixed. Take several spoons of the mixture and shape into a meatball. Flatten slightly.

In a small skillet, heat oil. Add fish patties, fry until golden on both sides and cooked through. Serve with remoulade.

Remoulade Remoulade is a type of tartar sauce well used on Danish dining tables, especially at the cold buffet lunch table or with fish dishes.

1 cup mayonnaise 1 Tbsp. celery, 1 Tbsp. lemon juice finely chopped 1-2 tsp. strong mustard 1/4 cup gherkins, 1 tsp. turmeric finely chopped 1 tsp. sugar 2 Tbsp. chives or green 1/2 tsp. salt onions, finely chopped pepper to taste Prepare the vegetables. In a bowl, mix all the ingredients together. Add extra turmeric if you want a stronger colour. Let your homemade remoulade rest in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.

Two rezoning requests could help shape future

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

It was a relatively light agenda for the Neepawa Town Council at its most recent meeting, on Tuesday, Feb. 19. But, while the number of items reviewed on that night were few, their significance upon the community over the next few years could be huge.

The primary focus of the night was on finalizing a few rezoning requests. The first of these involved council reviewing and ultimately approving the second and third reading of a by-law rezoning the property at 299 Davidson Street. That land is currently owned

by Neepawa K insmen Senior Citizens Housing Inc., who are examining the possibility 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 35 years.

The day after Council’s approval of the rezoning, the building located on the land, which was known to many as the former home of the Salvation Army Thrift

Store, was torn down. At this point in time, any type of development or expansion by Kinsmen remains in the preliminary stages of deliberation.

A separate zoning request from Hillcrest Estates also received second and third 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.

MPI firefighting payments Manitoba Public Insurance has confirmed to Town officials that its basic and complex firefighting payment rates are increasing.

The cost of basic rates will increase from $827 to $856, while complex rates will go from $1,103 to $1,142. The increases are effective Mar. 1. This insurance essentially allows communities to be reimbursed if an accident happens in its jurisdiction and the owners of the vehicles are not from here and technically not paying taxes into the infrastructure system. With the insurance, the town can file invoices with MPI and get some reimbursement for those costs.

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Water system report Council has received the annual report on the public water system. This document updated councilors on the year’s activities on the system. There were no major incidents over the course of 2018.

Chamber Fair request The Neepawa & District Chamber of Commerce has requested permission from the Council to declare the 2019 Neepawa & District Chamber of Commerce Fair a community event, enabling them to obtain a Community Events liquor permit for the period of May 24-26.

The Chamber also asked for approval on the usage of the community parade route on Saturday, May

25. The route runs from the Yellowhead Centre, south on Mountain Avenue to Davidson Street, then east on Davidson to Brown Avenue. From there, it goes from Brown to Hamilton Street to end at Budz N’ Bloom Day Care.

As well, the Chamber asked for Town staff to not remove any of the street barricades until the parade f loats have completely cleared the areas, due to safety reasons. Feedback from the Chamber board, as well as the general public, after the November Parade of Lights, was that numerous vehicles were trying to drive through the f loats, causing confusion and safety concerns for drivers and pedestrians.

Council rev iewed and granted the Chamber’s requests.

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enlightenment comes years too late. Absolutely true.

110 years ago, Tuesday, March 2, 1909 Amongst the construction work outlined for this year by the C.P.R. is the 180 miles connecting Hardisty with Wilkie and Waynard with Lanigan which will complete the through line via Neepawa between Winnipeg and Edmonton, which is over a hundred miles shorter than via the Pleasant Hills Branch.

Lady Aberdeen is to be in Canada next June with a party of about 60 ladies from nearly every country in Europe. They are the delegates to the International Council of Women, to be held in Toronto.

80 years ago, Friday, March 3, 1939 No It a l ia n c it i zen s a r e l e av i n g C a n a d a under Italy’s scheme for repatriation.

A new Nazi bomb is so powerful that it is fatal to all within a quarter of a mile when exploded.

Germany has proclaimed that she will use her power to increase the present population from 80,0 0 0,0 0 0 to 100,000,000.

Ne a rl y 1, 5 0 0 , 0 0 0 childless German couples are to be penalized by a 40 per cent income tax increase under the new Nazi “baby campaign” tax, effective April 1.

100 years ago, Tuesday, March 4, 1919 Pte. Frank Batchelder [of Arden] arrived from overseas on Friday. He looks well and is glad to be back once more. His many friends welcome him home.

D u r i n g t he r e c e nt elections in Austria, there were 4 0 0,0 0 0 Czechs prevented from voting. The Teutons have evidently taken a leaf out of the Canadian political book.

Hugh McKee arrived here on Monday from overseas.

Howard Benson returned yesterday from his service overseas.

L . C. Holmes, who enlisted in with the 226th battalion, arrived from overseas on Saturday.

90 years ago, Friday, March 1, 1929 It was refreshing to hear some of the ideas presented in the papers given at the women’s session of t he Dist r ict Bu i lders’ Con ference. We were particularly impressed w i t h o n e i n g e nu o u s speaker’s statement that children should be taught the fundamentals of sex, not left in the dark until

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70 years ago, Thursday, March 3, 1949 M iss Ma r y H ieber t was crowned queen at Kelwood’s annual carnival held last Friday at Kelwood.

The queen contest was closely contested by Miss Vera Dobinsky and Miss Eileen Madden, who were made princesses for the ensuing year.

A d isastrous f ire occur red last Sunday night, three miles east and two miles south of Birnie, when Bob Walker’s house and contents were completely destroyed…

Bob is a returned soldier, having seen a number of years service in the second World War. [Nobody was harmed in the fire.]

60 years ago, Tuesday, March 3, 1959 A new era in education was ushered into Manitoba Friday, when voters in 32 out of 36 proposed school divisions voted in favor of the new plan for administering secondary education.

Beautiful Plains division, which includes Neepawa and Carberry, and extends to Arden in the east, Franklin in the

west and beyond Birnie in the north, was approved with a majority of 1,440.

50 years ago, Tuesday, March 4, 1969 Power toboggan races were held at the Sa lt P l a i n s R a c e w ay e a st of Gladstone recently, which provided a good afternoon’s entertainment for the spectators, in spite of the cold wind.

Lynn Reid, grade five, room R st udent, was winner of the school crest design contest at Hazel M. Kellington school and was presented with a trophy Monday after noon by Principal Jim Schmall.

40 years ago, Thursday, March 1, 1979 On a March day in 1929, in a Co-op elevator in the hamlet of Eden, the idea of the Neepawa Consumers Co-operative was conceived...

In those troubled days, far mers felt t he far m economy was operating the wrong way...

On July 30, 1929, a third meeting resulted in the definite commitment by the members. The Neepawa Consumers Cooperative was born. G. H. (Goodwin) Kilburn was selected president of the first official Board of Directors. G. A. Drysdale served as vice-president and Vincent Grainger as secretary. Other board members included E. H. Turner, A. D. Kennedy, D. S. Carmichael and B. F. Davidson.

Fifty years later, in 1979, the Neepawa Co-operative continues to thrive and a Kilburn is once again heading the board. Roy K i lbur n is t he four t h president of the board in the Co-op’s 50 year history…

On August 19, 1929, the board appointed Harry S. Coulter as their first manager. Despite a tight financial position, $400 was spent to purchase an old structure known as 19031CC1

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The Neepawa Co-op has certainly changed its face and expanded over the years.

Above: The very first Co-op building to appear in town, erected in Neepawa in the mid 1930’s. The “old” Co-op, as it would be referred to today, is now the present-day Salvation Army building (342 Mountain Ave). It first opened its doors for operation as a Co-op in August, 1974.

the Dempsey building, opposite the post office…

In 1944, board members approved a proposal that t he N e e p aw a C o - o p expand its services by going into the grocery business…

The year 1974 was filled with official openings for the Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op. The first was a new shopping centre at Neepawa and finally, a new farm supply centre, also at Neepawa. And in 1975, a newly renovated farm service centre opened in Gladstone…

Plans are now in the making for celebration of

this golden anniversary year. There is talk of a colouring contest for children and a ceremony in recognition of the original members to which has been invited Vincent Grainger, 88, of Peterborough, Ont., the only surviving member of the Co-op’s first Board of Directors.

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The Co-op announced l a s t Tue s d ay t h a t it w i l l ma ke a f inancia l contribution toward the purchase of computer equipment for Grades 7-9 at Neepawa Collegiate.

20 years ago, Monday, March 1, 1999 Mrs. Lizzie Ames of Brandon, and a former resident of Brookdale, celebr ated her 10 0 t h birthday with a come and go tea on Feb. 28.

30 years ago, Tuesday, March 7, 1989 The Beautiful Plains School division plans to plug a hole in its education system, and the NeepawaGladstone Co-op is lending

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Taking steps toward the future Kelwood public meeting focuses on local rink

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the Kelwood and Riding Mountain area, and of course the general public,” said Michael Porrok, Reeve of the RM of Rosedale.

“Discussions were about how to generate funds to finish the approximately half completed rink such as fundraising, donations and grants.”

Approximately 30 people attended the public meeting hosted in the Kelwood Community Hall on Feb. 13. The 7 p.m. meeting was held to provide updates and gather feedback on the progress and completion of the skating rink project.

“Council felt that a public meeting was necessary to be held to get input from the ratepayers of

Looking at a lottery Moving forward, Porrok stated that the council, the public and the rink committee will be working

together to take steps towards completion of the building.

At this point in time the skating rink committee is looking into a lottery fundraiser and also have other ideas for the future. Kara Sylvester, the Rosedale CAO, is also applying for grants as has been done in the past.

For those wishing to donate, forms have been made available at the Kelwood town office with a charitable tax receipt provided for donations over $20.

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10 acres of soybean seed (15 units) inoculated and seed treatment 80 acres of dry fertilizer floating

Farmers Edge

320 acres of variable rate or 320 acres of Nutrient Mgmt

Enns Brothers

8 hrs of John Deere combine

Redferns

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1 case Conquer herbicide

Neepawa Tire

$600 gift card for Neepawa Tire

Court Seeds

$500 voucher towards seed of your choice

HyLife

3 x $100 pork packages and 2 spring jackets

KK Penner

$500 voucher for KK Penner

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TIC Parts & Service

1 day rental of Ag Shield land roller

Agwest

7 hours of Lexion combine rental with pick-up header 1 year of Croptivity farm management app

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1 bag of Proven 540G canola seed

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10 acres of choice of canola, soybean or corn seed.

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Mar-Dee Enterprises

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2 bags of 4187 RR canola seed

BASF

1 case of Heat

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2 bags of 45H33 with Helix Extra & Lumiderm RR canola seed

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Tonn Seeds

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Syngenta

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Kulbacki Ag Supply

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100 acres of dry fertilizer floating and 10L InterLock adjuvant

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Tearfund Canada partners with the Canada Food Grains Bank

By Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press Local farmers feed the world, but through two local projects, they’re also directly helping feed those in developing countries. The Canadian Food Grains Bank is a partnership of Canadian churches and church based agencies working to end global hunger.

There are two Canada Food Grains Bank projects in the local area, Kernels of Hope and the Whitemud Growing Project. Ray Baloun, the driving force behind Kernels of Hope, started the Canada Food Grains meeting on Feb. 4 at Neepawa, with his now famous ugly sweater story. $2 Walmart purchase It started out as a $2 Walmart purchase that Baloun actually liked, and of course, the price was right. The sweater has been banned from being worn

by Baloun, who said Rivers farmer Larry Fast wanted him to never wear it again.

Baloun said, “Ok, but it

will cost you $100.” Fast put down $100 for the Food Grains Bank. The famous sweater has been circulated around many ag meetings and Food Grains meetings and with the federal government matching funds 3-1, the ugly sweater has generated $70,000. In the past 12 months, the local Food Grains Bank groups have raised over $100,000 and with the federal matching, that means $400,000 has been raised.

At that meeting in Neepawa in early February, CGB supporters Wayne Johnson and Don Miller talked about the partnership of Canada Food Grains Bank and Tearfund. Tearfund is a Christian organization that works with communities around the world wherever there is the greatest need.

They began with their experiences in Ethiopia, where the people farm in much the same way they did 2,000 years ago.

Creating resilient communities The speakers emphasized that, “Tearfund mobilizes

conservation. The country is recovering from many years of socialism, where tillage was overly emphasized and with conservation agriculture now being practised, yields are much better. The soil is mulched and the only tilling is to make a small hole for the seeds. Corn, beans and pumpkins are inter-cropped. Pumpkins can be stored for many months, providing food and product to sell at the market for family income. So much grain is now being produced on the little farms that they have to dig pits in the house and the church to store the grain for use or sale later in the year.

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Felekech Teka, from Humbo district in Ethiopia, is a single mother of six, since she was widowed in 2002. In 2015, she was one of the first farmers in her province to sign up for conservation agriculture training from Tearfund. Now, she sells surplus crops to fund her daughter’s university education and has taught over 100 farmers and neighbours about conservation agriculture in the last year.

God’s church in the poorest places to unlock people’s God-given power and potential– creating flourishing

and resilient communities.”

Tearfund is teaching conservation agriculture, such as mulching and water

How to save money The group is also working with local people on a banking system, by setting up Village Savings Groups, so they can understand how to save money. Groups of 20-30 people invest in a blue box with three keys held by three people. Deposits are accumulated and loans given out by consensus.

Borrowers pay 10 per cent per month. Money lenders

charge much higher rates. At year end, there is a share-out so people get a return on their investment.

Many churches in Ethiopia have chosen to see what they have, rather than concentrate on what they don’t have. By looking at what they have, they are then able to reach the community.

The youth group is building homes for widows.

The women’s group is collecting clothes for orphans.

The church, which is not rich, has made it a mission to help poor people, to reach out to their community.

The new breeding stock Miller and Johnson also showed pictures of work in India, where Conservation Agriculture is being developed by growing rice during the monsoon (rainy) season and other crops in the dryer seasons. They have also brought in superior stud goats, as the local goat herds’ milk and meat production had diminished over time.

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BPCF funds new scales

Food for the soul

PHOTO BY KIRA PATERSON

Beautiful Plains Community Foundation members Brad Walker (BPCF president), Shelley Graham (board member), Kate Jackman-Atkinson (board member) and Keith Jury (BPCF vice president), with 14-month-old Colt, showing off the new paediatric smart scale at the Neepawa Health Unit. Funds for the new scale were donated to the health unit by BPCF.

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Megan Swift, owner of Boho Soul Market/Eatery, at the official opening of her business, located at 66 Main Street, Minnedosa, on February 16. Operating from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., from Tuesday to Saturday, more details of the business will appear in a future edition of the Banner.

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Team Ursel headed at National Curling Championship Wanda Rainka of Neepawa serving as club’s third

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press Once again, the Terry Ursel rink has played their way into one of Canada’s most prestigious curling events. On Monday, Feb. 25, the team, which is based out of the Arden/Landsdowne Curling Club, won the Manitoba Senior Women’s Curling Championship with a 6-4 victory over Maureen Bonar of Brandon. This is the second time in the past three years that Ursel’s club has earned the right to represent the province on a national stage. The other members of the squad include second Tracy Igonia of Winnipeg, third Wanda Rainka of Neepawa and lead Brenda Walker of Plumas.

The path to the Nationals The path to the National Championship for Team Ursel began with a perfect 3-0 record in the ‘A’ event. They then advanced to the final with a 8-5 victory over Maureen Bonar, who Ursel had already defeated in the round-robin. Bonar’s Winnipeg team earned a third chance against the Arden/ Lansdowne squad by winning the semi-final

game over Laurie Deprez by the score of 9-3.

Ursel and company, however, just proved to be too much to handle, as they claimed the title with a 6-4 win.

Ursel’s team will likely be going to Nationals looking to improving upon their finish from the 2017 championship. The squad, which had Gwen Wooley as third, topped its preliminary round robin with a 5-1 record, but lost three of its final four games in the championship pool and missed the playoffs by a single win.

New opportunity for Rainka For Rainka, this will be her first opportunity to play as the team’s third at the Nationals, which run from Mar. 22-28 in Chilliwack, B.C. Rainka noted to the Banner & Press that she’s looking forward to the experience.

“It’s very exciting,” said Rainka. “The next few weeks will be quite hectic preparing travel arrangements and with practice, but we’re all looking forward to it. We know that the competition is going to be extremely difficult, but we’re feeling confident about our level of play right now.”

Neepawa swimmer makes a big splash at Provincial Championship Submitted

Central Plains Sea Lions

The Central Plains Sea Lions made quite a splash at the Brandon Sportsplex, where the Provincial Swimming Short Course Championships were held Feb. 22-24. The second smallest club in attendance, with six swimmers meeting provincial times, and one relay swimmer, Coach Rob Pehura accepted the Small Club award on behalf of the team.

The club boasted two high point winners, with one of the awards going to 15-year-old Bryce Kwiatkowski, of Neepawa, who won the 14-15 age category, with four gold and three silver medals. He took gold in the 50 fly, 50 free, 100 breast and 200 IM; silver in the 100 free, 200 breast and 100 IM. He also swam

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the breaststroke leg of the 200 Individual IM relay and anchored the 200 Free relay to victory with a time of 28.35 seconds.

Pehura noted that Kwiatkowski is a very hard worker and a good teammate, who is a welcome addition to the Central Plains Sea Lions swim program. He also noted that Bryce trains four times a week and travels to Portage almost every day, including the morning swims at 6:30 am, and returns to Neepawa in time for school. Pehura added that Bryce is very committed to his swimming and is a pleasure to coach and has also been a great mentor to

the younger swimmers in the club.

Kwiatkowski helped the club to an overall total of 17 gold, seven silver, and five bronze medals. With the reopening of the Shindleman Aquatic Centre, this past year has seen the club slowly rebuilding its swimming program. With its success this past weekend, club members are now gearing up for the long course season and upcoming provincial championships in June.

Bryce will also be in action at the Prairie Winter Invitational in Winnipeg Mar. 7-10 which is a major competition in the Swim Manitoba event calendar.

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Neepawa Farmers sent home in stunning fashion Gladstone sweeps series with overtime win

early, only to have the chances shutdown. But then with 7:53 gone in OT, Kubas put away the game and series winning goal for the Lakers, making the final score 7-6.

Kohlman collected the win in net for Gladsotne, making 45 saves on the night. As for Neepawa, emergency call-up Reid Stallard had a sensational night, making 58 saves.

Stallard had to play due to the Farmers regular goaltending unit being unavailable.

By Eoin Devereux

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Now THIS is what I expected from the Neepawa Farmers/Gladstone Lakers playoff series! It’s too bad that just as it was getting interesting, it’s already over. Game three of the best-of-five playoff series, which was played on Saturday, Feb. 23 in Gladstone, featured an offensive barrage from both teams, multiple three goal comebacks and an off-ice confrontation. It also featured Gladstone sweeping Neepawa out of the post-season, with a 7-6 win in overtime. This end result had a feel of deja-vu to it, as the Laker eliminated the Farmers from last year’s playoffs with a win in overtime as well.

Off to a quick start In game three, Neepawa jumped out to an early lead, with goals from Matt Lowry and Cole Krutkewich. Dillon Smith replied for Gladstone, but that was immediately followed up with one from Lance Nugent. Matt Lowry added another goal, with just a minute left in the first period, to make it 4-1 for the Farmers.

In the second, Gladstone climbed back into game with a pair of goals just 13 seconds a part. Troy Evenson scored 6:13 into

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A Sean Kubas goal 7:53 into overtime clinched the series for Gladstone over Neepawa in the Tiger Hills Hockey League East Division semi-final. Gladstone will play the winner of the MacGregor/Minnedosa series in the next round.

the period. Cory Yeroschak added one more at 6:26, making it 4-3.

Off-ice incident With all the momentum on Gladstone’s side, a fight between Neepawa’s Lance Nugent and Gladstone’s Cody Danylchuk at the 11:10 mark proved to be a bit of a turning point, but for all the wrong reasons.

Both players ended up getting five minute majors for fighting, but Nugent also received a game misconduct. As he left the ice, a fan appeared to instigate a confrontation, which turned into a bit of a wrestling match. From our vantage point, we were unable to see

if there where any punches thrown. Other fans jumped into the situation to keep things from turning into a complete free-for-all and the rowdy spectator was thrown out of the arena.

After the focus returned to the ice, Neepawa seemed reinvigorated for a time, as Riley Kolesar scored a pair of goals, once again giving the Farmers a three goal cushion.

Cue the comeback The entire third period featured Gladstone constantly pressuring the Neepawa defense. That pressure made off, as slowly but surely, the Lakers cut into the three goal deficit.

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A tremendous 58 save effort from Reid Stallard (1) was not enough for Neepawa on Saturday night against Gladstone. Stallard was a emergency call up due to both Farmers’ goalies being unavailable.

Jesse Paradis scored first at 8:32. Just over f ive minutes later, Sean Kubas added one more. Then, with 2:59 left in regulation, Jesse Toth found the back of the Neepawa net, tying the game at 6-6.

There was a late game

opportunity for Neepawa with less than a minute left in regulation, but Lakers goaltender Matt Kohlman wrangled the puck just before it rolled over the line.

In overtime, both teams came close to ending it

Other games I n ot her match-ups around the league, the Minnedosa Bombers tied their series with MacGregor on Saturday, Feb. 23, with a 7-3 win. Matt Saler led the way with four goals and an assist.

In the West, Killarney swept Souris 3-games-tozero and Boissevain defeated Hartney 3-gamesto-1.

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MJHL Standings

(To Wednesday, Feb. 27) x=Clinched playoff position

Team

G W

58 1. x- Portage Terriers 2. x-Swan Valley Stampeders 58 3. x-Steinbach Pistons 58 4. x-Selkirk Steelers 58 5. x-Virden Oil Capitals 58 6. x-Winnipeg Blues 57 7. x-Dauphin Kings 58 8. x-Wayway Wolverines 9. Winkler Flyers 10. OCN Blizzard 11. Neepawa Natives

58 59 58 58

THHL Playoffs East Semi Finals - Best of 5

Neepawa (1) vs. Gladstone (4) Feb. 16: Gladstone 3-2 Neepawa Feb. 18: Gladstone 4-1 Neepawa Feb. 23: Gladstone 7-6 OT Neepawa Gladstone win series 3-0 MacGregor (2) vs. Minnedosa (3) Feb. 18: MacGregor 4-3 OT Minnedosa Feb. 20: MacGregor 5-3 Minnedosa Feb. 22: Minnedosa 4-1 MacGregor Feb. 23: Minnedosa 7-3 MacGregor *Feb. 27: Minnedosa at MacGregor Series tied 2-2

West Semi Finals - Best of 5 Killarney (1) vs. Souris (4) Feb. 17: Killarney 4-0 Souris Feb. 19: Killarney 8-1 Souris Feb. 22: Killarney 10-2 Souris Killarney win series 3-0

Boissevain (2) vs.Hartney (3) Feb. 19: Boissevain 7-6 Hartney Feb. 22: Boissevain 6-3 Hartney Feb. 23: Hartney 6-5 Boissevain Feb. 26: Boissevain 9-1 Hartney Boissevain win series 3-1 * - Played after publication deadline. (#) - Divisional seeding

Club 55 Friday League Feb. 15: Ladies’ High Single & Triple: Pauline Hailstone 227 & 590.

Men’s High Single: Bob Lychak 232.

Men’s High Triple: Norm Kendall 590. Other Scores to Note: Liz Lychak 156; Jim King 164, 191; Alan Tarn 168, 185, 176; Gail McGregor 157, 152; Doreen Smith 179; Muriel Porada 170; Don Denoon 160, 154, 193; Ellen Grudeski 162, 213; Doug Pettigrew 187, 155, 184; Melvin Oswald 177; Pauline Hails tone 213, 150; Darrell Gabler 180, 183, 169; Lawrence Smith 158, 173; Bev Chapski 205, 154; Len Pritchard 192, 231; Ray Criddle 173, 178, 211; Norm Kendall 170, 207, 213; Barb Grumpelt 167, 151; Frank Porada 199, 164; Gordon Levandoski 169; Bob Lychak 169, 174.

Ladies’ High Single: Doreen Smith 204. Ladies’ High Triple: Barb Grumpelt 553. Men’s High Single: Alan Tarn 305. Men’s High Triple: Don Denoon 633. Other Scores to Note: Doreen Smith 171; Phyllis Mauthe 167, 157; Gail McGregor 188, 185; Alan Tarn 186; Jim King 205, 168, 217; Liz Lychak 153; Melvin Oswald 155; Doug Pettigrew 253, 178; Ellen Grudeski 159; Don Denoon 240, 219, 174; Muriel Porada 167, 185; Bob Lychak 177, 157, 217; Gordon Levandoski 167; Frank Porada 231, 150, 161; Barb Grumpelt 202, 198, 153; Bev Chapski 201; Darrell Gabler 169, 200; Pauline Hailstone 168; Norm Kendall 243, 192, 157; Ray Criddle 221; Len Pritchard 175, 153, 176.

February Bowlers of the Month: Ladies -Eleanor Scott; Men -- Don Denoon.

44 40 38 33 30 30 28 27 23 17 9

L OT/SO PF

11 13 17 19 20 21 24

26 31 39 41

3 5 3 6 8 6 6

5 5 2 8

266 237 191 197 204 183 178

PA Pts

145 160 121 177 186 169 185

152 169 150 214 143 248 126 256

91 85 79 70 68 66 62

59 51 36 26

MJHL Player stats G 1. Josh Tripp (Swan) 35 2. Bradley Goethals (Swan) 34 3. Tony Apetagon (Wpg) 27 4. Kolten Kanaski (Vird) 32

A 47 44 42 30

Leading scorers (Natives) G

A Pts

Leading scorers (MJHL)

5. Matt Osadick (Swan) 1. Mackenzie Belinski 2. Jesse Gibbons 3. Brad Marshall

Pts

82 78 69 62

29 33 62 21 27 48 11 26 37 16 18 34

Goaltenders W L SV% GAA 1. M. Radomsky (Stein) 26 13 0.928 2.08 2. J. Link (Wpg)

25 17 0.933 2.22 24

6 0.896 2.39

4. M. Pipes (Swan)

20

9 0.924 2.45

5. I. Labelle (Way)

23 22 0.919 2.52

3. N. Moore (Port)

Minimum 25 MJHL game played

within regular season

Game results Friday, Feb. 22

Winkler 7-2 Neepawa First period No scoring Second period 06:09 NEEP Robin (3) ASST: Gibbons (25) 12:29 WINK Friesen (11) ASST: Fawkes (20), Dahl (17) PP 12:46 Fawkes (13) ASST: Kagan (13), Dahl (18) 15:55 Fawkes (14) Unassited Third period 00:50 WINK Fawkes (15) ASST: Friesen (13), Caulfield (14) 01:23 WINK Friesen (12) ASST: Fawkes (21), Kagan (14) 04:57 NEEP Klassen (1) ASST: Walkington (11), Marshall (17) 12:46 WINK Bestland (8) Unassited 14:38 WINK Kagan (11) ASST: Friesen (14), Fawkes (22) Goaltenders NEEP- Thornton 30/37 saves (L).

PORT - Bennett 34/37 saves (W).

Attendance: 297 at Yellowhead Arena

Tuesday, Feb. 26

Swan Valley 7-3 Neepawa First period 05:08 NEEP Marshall (16) ASST: Belinski (26), Gibbons (26) 08:48 SWAN Quinn (5) ASST: Maucieri (23), Balk (34) PP 14:45 SWAN Harris (14) ASST: Osadick (32), Goethals (42) PP Second period 00:15 SWAN Balk (12) ASST: Osadick (33), Goethals (43) 01:03 SWAN Maucieri (15) ASST: Johnson(7), Harris (36) 13;13 SWAN Harris (15) ASST: Scantlebury (8), Hirst (36) Third period 02:33 SWAN Townsend (18) ASST Tripp (47), Scantlebury (9) 04:51 NEEP Gibbons (11) ASST: Belinski (27), Marshall (18) 11:15 SWAN Tripp (35) ASST: Goethals (44) SH 15:14 NEEP Olstad (13) ASST Walkington (12) Goaltenders NEEP- Thornton 48/55 saves (L).

STEIN- Lenz 25/28 saves (W).

Attendance: 287 at Swan River Centennial Arena

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Disappointing season nearly over for the Neepawa Natives

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

The losing streak for the Neepawa Natives has now hit 16 straight, with the MJHL club dropping three games over the past week. The first of these disappointing decisions was an 8-0 thumping by the league leading Portage Terriers.

After surviving some early game penalty troubles, the Terriers would score three straight before the conclusion of the first period. The score remained that way through the second period, but then it all fell apart for Neepawa in the third, as they surrendered five goals in just a 2:22 span.

The Terriers were led

by Koltom Shindle, who had a pair of goals and an assist. Joey Moffatt also scored twice for Portage in this victory.

More of the same versus Winkler The tandem of Eric Fawkes and Colton Friesen

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Neepawa’s Rhys Bremner and Winkler’s Jayden McCarthy engaged in an early game fight on Friday, Feb. 22 at the Yellowhead Centre. The decision in this tilt would be the only victory of the night for the Natives, as they were beaten 7-2.

powered the Winkler Flyers to a 7-2 win over Neepawa on Friday, Feb. 22. Fawkes secured a hat-trick and added three assists in the victory, while Friesen contributed a four-point effort (two goals - two assists). This result snapped Winkler’s seven game winless streak, while at the same time, handed Neepawa its 15th loss in a row.

Trampled by the Stampeders The Swan Valley Stampeders secured second place in the MJHL standings on Tuesday, Feb. 26, with a 7-3 win over the Neepawa Natives.

This victory was Swan’s 40th of the year and ensured that this season will be remembered as one of the best in the club’s 20

year history. As for the Natives, with two games remaining on the schedule, the team’s record currently stands at 9-41-4-4. If they are unable to win one of their f inal two games, 2018-2019 will end with the lowest win total since the inaugural season back in 1989-90.

MJHL announce year-end award winners Submitted MJHL Media Release The Portage Terriers and Swan Valley Stampeders ended up winning four of the six Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) year-end awards.

Swan Valley’s Josh Tripp was crowned the league’s most valuable player, while teammate Quinton Sudom was voted the top defenceman.

Meanwhile, Terriers’

bench boss Blake Spiller was named coach of the year, winning the Muzz McPherson Award. As well, Portage defencemen Owen Murray was named the top rookie.

The other award winners included Ben Dalke, of the Virden Oil Capitals, winning the Frank McKinnon Memorial Trophy for hockey ability and Jeremy Link, of the Winnipeg Blues, receiving the Ed Belfour Award as the league’s

top goaltender. MJHL commisioner Kim Davis commended everyone who was nominated for these awards.

“Every player should be commended for their outstanding performance over the regular season,” said Davis. “Coaches of the league vote and make the

selections. These selections are extremely difficult to make. The talent level in our league is reflective in how difficult it was to select these major awards.”

The MJHL’s top scorer, who will be decided upon season’s end, will receive the Mike Ridley Trophy.

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Pharmacy Awareness Month Pharmacists: A crucial part of your health care team

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson Neepawa Banner & Press There’s one in almost every community and you don’t need an appointment to see them; a crucial part of the health care team, pharmacists help make health care accessible to Manitobans. Health care needs are changing and so too is the role that pharmacists play in helping patients get, and stay, healthy.

Kyle Skayman is the pharmacist and manager of the Hamiota Super Thrifty Pharmacy and is also the treasurer of Pharmacists Manitoba, the organization that represents the province’s pharmacists. He explains that pharmacists play an important role as part of an individual’s health care team.

While a physician is an expert on physiology, pharmacists are the point person for any questions about medication, he explains.

Questions about dosages, effective rates, effectiveness, side effects and drug interactions all fall within the pharmacist’s area of exper-

cists can now tise. They also take additional help make sure a c ou r s e s a nd patient is getting testing that althe most from lows them to their medicaprovide some tions, by checkinjection drugs, ing for dr ug l i ke f lu and interactions and travel vaccines, offering advice. and prescribe Skayman exmedication for plains that pharself-self-limiting macists work conditions, like with a patient’s acne, dermadoctor to help PHOTO PROPERTY OF METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION titis or morning ensure they are prescribed the In addition to filling prescriptions and keeping patients informed sickness durright medica- about their medications, many pharmacists can also write ing pregnancy.

They can also tions to achieve prescriptions for minor ailments and give injections. purse additional the desired result. Pharmacists will consult and medications in the face of short- training to prescribe smoking problem solve with physicians ages to treat conditions as varied cessation drugs. Skayman exlooking for advice about medica- as pain, blood pressure, anxiety plained that pharmacists with the enhanced skills must work within tions available to treat certain con- and depression. a scope of practice and recognize ditions. “We share the patients and when a condition should be referred More than just we know the problems,” he said of to a physician. Such expanded serdispensing the relationship pharmacists have These days, pharmacists are vices for common, minor ailments with a patient’s other health care providers. These days, Skayman playing an expanded role in pro- are helpful for many patients, “It’s also says pharmacists are kept busy viding health care for Manitobans. not always easy to get time off work helping physicians find alternate Skayman explained that pharma- or make an appointment [with a

physician],” explained Skayman.

Manitoba is behind other provinces when it comes to the ability to write prescriptions and Skayman said they are hoping to expand the types of medications pharmacists can prescribe, such as birth control and medication to treat mild infections, such as urinary tract infections.

Pharmacists can also meet with a patient for a comprehensive medication review. These are typically scheduled and involve a private meeting in which the pharmacist and the patient meet to discuss the patient’s conditions and the medications they are currently prescribed. Skayman explains that these types of meetings are useful for patients with more complex conditions or who are on a variety of medications. It’s a good opportunity to see if medications are causing problems or if medications are being prescribed to treat the side effects of another medication. “We can see if medications are causing problems,” he explained.

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How can my pharmacist help me?

Your pharmacist protects your health by keeping a confidential, personal record of the prescription medicines you’ve bought at that pharmacy. Why? There are thousands of medications available today: • some medicines cannot be taken with other medicines, or with certain foods • some medicines cannot be taken if you have allergies • some medicines should be taken after meals, some before Your pharmacist knows what to do, and will help you. Your pharmacist can also help you manage such conditions as asthma, diatbetes and can offer information on over the counter medications and on herbal remedies.

You can expect your pharmacist to tell you everything you need to know about medicines and health care products.

Ask your pharmacist for: • advice on medication prescribed by your doctor • help in choosing other medicines like cold remedies, pain relievers, vitamins or sunscreens • information on products such as home pregnancy and glucose tests or anti-smoking aids.

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Answering questions

Continued from page 14 Skayman said that a pharmacist’s role is to ensure patients are knowledgeable about the medication they are taking.

When they first fill a prescription, he explains that a pharmacist will gather information about the person, including any allergies. For any new prescriptions, they will look at the drug and how it interacts with other medications, as well as considering whether the therapy is appropriate for the patient.

Once the prescription is filled, the patient will be provided with information sheets about their drugs, as well as a counselling session. “People have to be counselled, unless they decline,” said Skayman, adding, “Nobody should leave with questions.” The first time a drug is dispensed, counselling will include providing the patient with all of the information they need to know about their medication, such as strength of the drug, the purpose of the drug, directions for use, what to do if a dose is missed, common side effects and interactions and storage requirements. “We’re there to answer questions,” explained Skayman, adding that they’re always available for callbacks if a patient has a question once they leave the pharmacy.

For refills of prescriptions, counselling must still be offered, but the pharmacist can use their judgment as to the content of the session. Skayman said it’s a good opportunity to talk to patients about their condition and ask how the medication is working.

Located all across Manitoba, pharmacists are on the front lines of the province’s health care system. “People should know [pharmacies] are a place where they can get a lot of health care service done quickly, and without a lot of hassle.

We’re accessible,” explained Skayman.

What to expect from your visit

When a drug is dispensed or sold to a patient for the first time, the pharmacist must discuss the following: • Confirm the patient’s identity, • Identify the name and strength of the drug being dispensed • Identify the purpose of the drug, • Provide directions for use, including frequency, duration and route of therapy, • Identify the importance of compliance and the procedure if a dose is missed, • Discuss common adverse effects, drug and food interactions and therapeutic contraindications, including their avoidance, and the action required if they occur, • Discuss activities to avoid, • Discuss storage requirements, • Provide prescription refill information, • Provide information on how to monitor response to therapy, • Provide information about expected therapeutic outcomes, • Provide information regarding when to seek medical attention and • Provide other information unique to the specific drug or patient.

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Transformation: Tearfund’s passion Continued from page 9 The new breeding stock, which is owned by the churches, is made available to all the community, regardless of the individual’s religion. The pastors lead teaching sessions on intensified food produc-

tion. Johnson and Miller said, “Church-based community transformation is Tearfund’s passion and our calling, it empowers, it’s sustainable and through it, we can see communities permanently lifting themselves out of poverty.”

NACI Tigers swept by Killarney/Wawanesa WHSHL playoff update

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

It was a short stay in the Western High School Hockey League post-season for the Neepawa Tigers as t hey were recent ly swept by the KillarneyWawanesa Raiders. The Raiders opened up the best-of-three ser ies by defeating Neepawa 9-3 on Tuesday, Feb 19. Colten Miller scored a hat trick for Killarney-Wawanesa, while teammate Connor Cory added a pair of goals.

Owen Wiebe scored twice for the Tigers, while Dillon

Birch added the third.

Two nights later, the Raiders earned their way into the next round of the WHSHL playof fs with a dominant 10-3 win in Neepawa. Jacob Dolomont had four points (two goals -two assists) for Killarney.

Shane Byram, Tristen Boersma and Ben Rainka all scored for the Tigers in the defeat.

Though Neepawa have been officially eliminated from league play, they still have a spot secured in the Provincial Championship, set for Winnipeg Mar. 8-11.

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Obituary Marjory Evelyn Holsteine It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of wife and mother, Marjory Evelyn “Marge” Holsteine at the farm at Gladstone on January 14, 2019.

Marjory was born September 14, 1946, the second youngest of 13 children born to Alphonse & Margaret Fornwald of Lampman, SK. Marjory took her schooling in Lampman and after high school, began working for SaskTel in Estevan. In 1965, Marge married Richard Asbenlieder and they moved to Brandon, MB and then later, to Virden, MB, where their only daughter, Wanda, was born in 1966.

Several years later, they moved back to Estevan and Marjory returned to work at SaskTel. In 1985, Richard and Marjory divorced.

Marjory married Elmer Holsteine in 1995 and they lived on their farm in Estevan until Elmer’s passing in 2004.

Marjory retired from SaskTel in 1997 after 30 years of service. In 2006, she began working in the food services department of the Sun Country Health Region in Estevan, until her retirement in the spring of 2012. She moved to Gladstone following her retirement so that she could be with her daughter and her horses.

Marjory loved the outdoors and everything that went with it. Her flowers and vegetable gardens were beautiful and she loved tending to them every year. She loved all animals, but especially her horses, cats and dogs.

An accomplished horsewoman, Marjory trained and showed many horses over the years. Her expertise with horses became well known and in the 1970s and ‘80s she ran a successful training facility in Estevan, where she raised and trained many show ring winners for her customers. In 1992, she realized a dream in starting her own successful breeding program with her stallion Nicks Major Tyler “Hank”, whom she bred and raised. Her horses have been enjoyed and are winners in Canada, the US and around the world, but mostly she enjoyed staying home and spending time with the new babies, her “grandkids”. Throughout her life she was always on the go and never wanted to be idle. When she wasn’t outside, she loved cooking, sewing, reading and doing puzzles. Later in her life, she added watching curling on TV and had all the upcoming games on her calendar.

She will be dearly missed by her beloved daughter Wanda (Murray); son in law Doug McGonigal; sisters Lorraine Bobyk, Irene Bredeson, Beatrice Orth and Carol (Bob) Cossette; brothers Richard (Marg) and Joe (Judy); sisters in law Tillie, Donna and Edna; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, many friends and her beloved animals, especially her four-legged grandson “Austin”.

Marjory was predeceased by her husband Elmer; parents Alphonse & Margaret Fornwald; sister Marion Best and brothers William, Ralph, Fred, Herman and Jim. A private family service will take place in May. Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone~MacGregor www.clarkesfuneralhome.com

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C2 Charolais Annual Bull Sale, Thursday March 28th, 1:00 pm at the Killarney Auction Mart in Killarney, MB. Selling 45 yearling Charolais bulls. For a catalogue or more information, contact Jeff at 204-242-4448 or T Bar C Cattle Co. at 306-220-5006.

View the catalogue online at www.BuyAgro.com, and on sale day, watch & bid online at www.DLMS.ca. (PL#116061)

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71 Main St West, Neepawa.

5 bdr, 2 full bath, living room and kitchen. Appliances included stove, 2 refrigerators, freezer, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Available Apr 1, 2019. 204-212-2331 _____________________ 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

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TRAILER RENTALS: cargo, dump, equipment, auto, livestock/horse. FORK LIFT TELEPORT 729-8989

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

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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.

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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

Obituary Frank James (Jim) Mercer

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Crisis Pregnancy Centre Winnipeg: Need to talk? Call our free help line, 1-800-6650570 or contact our Westman office: 204-727-6161

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

726-8199, Brandon

Obituary Beatrice Jordan Beatrice Jordan entered into rest on February 6, 2019, in Neepawa, MB. Bea was born on February 23, 1931 in Reston, MB, to Florence and Charles Gwilt. She was raised in Franklin, MB, along with her older brother Gordon and younger sister Marlene.

Beatrice also raised her family in Franklin.

She moved to Neepawa, MB in 1971, where she worked at the Bamboo for 25 years. Bea spoke fondly of her time there and enjoyed being a part of that community.

Beatrice was predeceased by her Mom and Dad, (Charlie and Florence), sister Marlene, brother Gordon, sister-in-law Olive, son-in-law Dennis, grandson David, and nephew Daryl.

She leaves to cherish her memories her daughters Dianne (Dave), Norma and Debbie. Grandchildren Chris (Dennis), Jordan (Karlee), Mike (Sharmaine), Megan, Jennifer (Jason) and Rachael, 16 great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorial Donations for those who wish to donate can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba or The Manitoba Lung Association.

Jim Mercer of Neepawa, MB, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019 in the Minnedosa Personal Care Home. Jim was born to Leo and Phyllis (Watt) Mercer in Balmoral, MB, on December 18,1921.

We would like to thank everyone for their words of comfort at this difficult time. Also, thank you to Dr. Ong for all his care, Dr. Wareham for her care and compassion at the time of Mom's passing, nurses and staff at the Neepawa Hospital, home care workers at Yellowhead Manor, White's Funeral Home, Rita Friesen and United Church Ladies. Your kindness was very much appreciated. Family of Bea Jordan.

He will be lovingly remembered and missed by Virginia, his wife of 19 years, his son Robert (Ferne) of Winnipeg; daughters Barbara (John) Knelsen of Fruitvale, BC; Carol (Jim) Isaac of Vanderhoof, BC and his step-son Richard (Karen) Clare of Airdrie, AB. He will also be missed by his grandchildren, great-grand children, his brother Ken (Jean) Mercer, and nieces and nephews. He leaves behind sisters-in-law, Annette Lehmann, Betty Halm and brother-in-law, Howard Pahl.

On Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at Third Crossing Manor in Gladstone, Manitoba, June Stewart (nee Galloway) passed away peacefully at the age of 97.

Jim was predeceased by his first wife, Stella, and his second wife, Minnie; his sister, Lila, and brothers, Bill and Gerald.

Dad became a radio operator for the Department of Transport in 1941 and intercepted and recorded enemy Morse Code from both Atlantic & Pacific fronts. After the war, he was posted to the Neepawa Aeradio Station, where he was an Operator, Officer in Charge and Technician until his retirement in 1976.

Dad always enjoyed new ventures. He built stereo sound systems, including the cabinets. He enjoyed all kinds of music and collected and archived a huge music library.

In earlier years, he taught electronics to Air Cadets and was a member of the Neepawa Lions Club. He enjoyed stamp collecting, bee-keeping, fishing, amateur radio and more. Dad absolutely loved chocolate and thoroughly enjoyed shopping for any bargains, maintaining always, “If one’s a good deal, then two has to be better!”

Thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff at the Neepawa Hospital, Country Meadows Personal Care Home, the Homecare Workers, and the wonderful neighbours on Third Avenue in Neepawa. Most recently, a special thank you to the doctors and nurses at the Minnedosa Hospital and all of the staff at the Minnedosa Personal Care Home. We cannot thank everyone enough for all your help and support of Dad. A memorial service was held on Friday, February 22nd at 1:00pm at Christ Lutheran Church, located at 375 Broadway Ave, in Neepawa, where Dad and Virginia were members for many years.

If desired, charitable donations can be made to a charity of your choice.

White’s Funeral Home

June Stewart

June, the eldest child of Peter & Ethel Galloway, was born August 21, 1921, in the Neepawa Hospital. She grew up in the Pine Creek District and Wellwood.

June moved to Gladstone and boarded at Holtom’s. She completed her grade eleven, after which she worked at the Bank of Montreal, the Gladstone Age Press and the RM of Westbourne. She was Sec/Treasurer of the RM and retired after 20 years of dedicated service.

June married Earl Gilman Stewart of Gladstone on June 18, 1949. June and Earl resided on the farm 1 mile south of Gladstone. They planted all of the trees that are a landmark now.

June was a member of the UCW and Gladstone Legion Aux. She loved her garden and having her grandchildren come out for holidays and to run around the yard.

June loved travelling with her girlfriends and made numerous trips to Hawaii, as well as visiting Ireland, Scotland and Barbados.

June will be lovingly remembered by her sons Brad and Ross (Vivian) and her grandchildren Jeff (Tracy), Leah (Mike), Michelle (Ryan) and her great grandchildren Lily, Ella and Nova/Olivia, Liam and Ewan/ Lucas and Mason.

June was predeceased by her husband Earl and her parents Peter & Ethel Galloway, brothers Clare (Peggy) and Keith (Vera).

A great big thank you to the nurses and support staff at TCM. In lieu of flower donations may be made to the Gladstone Golf & Country Club or a charity of one’s choice.

Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone~MacGregor www.clarkesfuneralhome.com

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Obituary Edith L. Hosler (McKinnon) On February 21, 2019, Edith L. Hosler (McKinnon) passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer.

She leaves behind her loving children Ron Hosler (Rosaline), Debra Watson (Byron), Cathy Frohwerk (Perry), Pat Wolaniuk (Morgan), 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband, Jim, and Baby Hosler, in infancy, parents Mac & Kay McKinnon and brother Stanley.

She is survived by her sisters Margret Rygh (John), Jean Kinnaird (Don), Loretta Bradley (Clarke) and sister-in-law Corrine McKinnon, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Edith was born and raised in Arden, Manitoba. Edith met Jim in Portage and married shortly thereafter in 1957.

She lived in various places while raising their family and eventually made their way back to the Arden District in 1980.

Edith loved having her family around her and she had great fondness for fishing, cooking, knitting and puzzles.

She also loved watching curling, hockey and baseball.

Edith will be forever missed by her family and all those who knew her.

A celebration of life will be on May 25, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Arden Hall, Arden, MB. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations in Edith’s memory to the Neepawa & District Palliative Care Service or the CancerCare Manitoba will be graciously appreciated.

White’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements. www.whitesfh.ca

Robert Minkus Robert Anthony Minkus passed away at Country Meadows Personal Care Home on February 20, 2019. He suffered several health problems over the past three months and finally took his rest four days after his 83 birthday.

Robert was predeceased by his parents Beatrice and Charlie Minkus and brothers Clarence and Gerald. He is survived by brothers Murray (Kathy) of Ottawa, Roger (Lynne), Gary (Judy) of Winnipeg and sisters Dolores (John), Donna (Brian), JoAnne of Winnipeg plus many cousins and nieces and nephews in various areas of Canada. As part of this large family, Robert was always interested in what people were doing in their lives. He had a fantastic memory and could recall dates and events with great accuracy.

Robert spent most of his life in the Neepawa area where, for many years, he helped on family farms. He loved the country and was very good with machinery; he also loved cars and liked to drive fast. As a young man, Robert worked in Winnipeg, in Alberta and he also attended Algonquin College in Ottawa. Although health issues disrupted his life plans at times, he had a keen interest in reading, enjoyed watching television and discussing politics. Being raised on a mixed farm gave Robert insight into the interconnection of plants, animals, people and the weather. He recognized the importance of environmental stewardship long before it became a topic of concern.

In his later years, Robert enjoyed having family members visit him at the personal care home. He looked forward to drives in the country, especially to the Spring Hill area.

He also liked to go out for lunch whenever possible.

Many thanks to the staff at Country Meadows who helped to make Robert’s later years safe and as meaningful as possible.

Robert, may you find the peace and joy of now being held in the palm of God's hand.

A family service will take place at a later time.

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Real Estate

Help Wanted Jarvis Trucking Ltd,

Farm Land for Sale

NW 12-16-12W - 160 ac cultivated NW 16-17-11W - 160 ac w/ 55 ac grass Currently accepting bids. Submit offers to: courtseeds@gmail.com • 204-386-2354

In Memory In memory of

Marty Ramsey

April 5, 1988 - March 11, 2018 Those we love can never be More than a thought away...

For as long as there is a memory, They live in our hearts to stay.

Missing you Mom, Dad, Craig Kaitlyn, Halle, Heston Murray, Lori Stacie, Dillin & Frank Troy & Laura

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Seasonal Equipment Operator/Laborer The Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah is accepting applications for a Seasonal Equipment Operator/Laborer.

This position is full time seasonal and scheduled to start approximately May 1st, 2019. The opportunity to work during the winter may also be considered. Duties to include operation of various municipal equipment and other general duties as assigned.

Applicant should have a Class 3 license or be willing to obtain one.

Please send resume with 3 references by 4:00 p.m., Friday, March 8th, 2019.

Submit applications to: R.M. of Minto-Odanah: Seasonal Equipment Operator/Laborer 49 Main St., Box 1197, Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0 Fax: (204) 867-1937 Email: mintoodanah@wcgwave.ca

Autism Tutor

Gladstone, Manitoba You can change the lives of young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and support their families by working 20 hours/week in Gladstone with St.Amant, one of Manitoba’s top employers.

Autism Tutors teach vital life skills using fun and creative programs designed for each child and fully supported by skilled supervisors in community settings such as family homes, community daycares or nursery schools.

Four-hour shifts Monday to Friday between 7:00am and 5:30pm are now available. Salary is $14.66 - $18.20/hour with excellent benefits.

Minimum Qualifications: • Grade 12 diploma or equivalent • Strong written and oral communication skills • Strong interpersonal skills, team player and commitment • Current First Aid and CPR certification Please see complete job application for additional assets and details.

St.Amant provides: • Excellent ongoing training in teaching individuals with ASD • Regular team meetings for collaboration with coworkers • Exciting career plan in Applied Behavioural Analysis, specializing in ASD Thank you for considering the valued difference you can make in this rewarding career. Only those candidates who are chosen for an interview will be contacted. If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to: mhudson@stamant.ca or apply online at: bit.ly/StAmantMBJobs.

Opportunities at Elkhorn Resort HOUSEKEEPER

LINE COOK

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.

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

Term Custodial Position at Carberry Schools

Beautiful Plains School Division is accepting applications for a 6-month term at the Carberry Schools. The term may be extended. Duties include the cleaning and maintenance of buildings, equipment and grounds under the direction of the Principal and/or Head Custodian.

Mechanical knowledge would be an asset.

Hours of work are 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. The starting wage is $18.00 per hour. The Division offers a pension plan and other benefits.

Applicants should state experience and include three references. Deadline for application: NOON, Thursday March 7th, 2019

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

• We Loan • Easy application • Approval with collateral • Title Loans • No Credit Check • Keep driving your vehicle

Dedicated dispatch, Well maintained equipment, Comprehensive benefits package, Training Program for inexperienced drivers.

Term will start March 25, 2019 and end September 27, 2019.

90th Birthday

R.M. of Minto-Odanah

Class 1 company drivers wanted to haul bulk liquid products throughout MB, SK, AB and the US. Loaded and empty miles paid!

Call for more information or to arrange viewing

Elsie Chemerika’s

Help Wanted

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

5 Bedroom Bungalow House, 2 Bathrooms, includes 7 appliances. Smoke Free, Pet Free Home. Insulated detached 2 door garage. Spacious yard including flower beds & fruit trees. 9 Lots total. Must be seen!!

Come & Go Tea in honour of

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Financial

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Invitation

Saturday, March 9, 2019 Country Meadows MPR 2 - 4 p.m.

Help Wanted

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

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.

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Send resumes marked “Carberry Term Custodian” to: Tyler Stewart Maintenance Supervisor Beautiful Plains School Division Box 700, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Phone: (204) 476-2388 Fax: (204) 476-3606 Email: tstewart@bpsd.mb.ca Successful candidates must complete a Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry check.

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Others are thanked for their interest.

Manager-Dispatch and Logistics Gladstone Transfer Ltd is a 66 year old Dry Bulk and Aggregate Transportation Company that Specializes in the movement of agricultural and aggregate commodities. The company continues to grow at a steady pace, providing bulk transportation solutions across Canada.

We are looking for a highly motivated person to oversee our dispatch and logistics team. The successful applicant will be involved in planning, scheduling and dispatching drivers and equipment for the movement of freight within Canada. Accountability of the Planner/Dispatcher keeps empty miles and unnecessary costs to a minimum while keeping customer requirements, drivers and equipment utilization at the forefront, without compromising safety.

Some of the key responsibilities of this position include: • Continually review list of loads and their respective points of origin, destination and pick up/deliver times.

• Guarantee customer satisfaction thru effective communication.

• Review plans for personnel and equipment according to proximity and equipment type required for loads.

• Analyzes current and historical data to maintain RPM. • Monitor revenue goals.

• Monitor hours of service and maximize utilization.

• Ensure operator skills support the movement of the load.

• Work closely with multiple departments (Customer Service, Driver Service Reps, Fleet Support) to ensure issues and difficulties are handled appropriately • Work with Maintenance Manager to schedule maintenance and repairs on all equipment.

What will you bring to the table • College diploma, university degree or equivalent experience.

• 3 years of experience in Trucking/Brokerage or similar environment.

• Knowledge of the transportation and agricultural industry.

• Excellent geographical knowledge.

• Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment that can change quickly.

• Excellent negotiating and problem solving skills.

• The ability to learn quickly and be open to change, along with an approachable and calm composure.

What we offer • Competitive salary • Benefits available after 3 months • Bonus programs on completion of probation Interested candidates can apply by email at info@gladstonetransfer.com or by phone at1-204-385-2947 or in person at 1 Mason Street in Gladstone MB.

Contact us or submit your resume:

Phone: 204.571.0187 Email: recruiting@ renaissancetrans.ca Fax: 204.727.6651 Or submit an online application @ www.renaissancetrans.ca

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FOODS Meat Cutters/Production Personnel 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.

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

Thank you for reading the Neepawa Banner & Press

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Tender

Feed & Seed

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

Seed Grain For Sale

Section NE Section SE Section SE

32-15-17 150 acres 34-15-17 150 acres 3-16-17 150 acres

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

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

by March 15, 2019 Payment and possession date April 1, 2019 Highest tender not necessarily accepted.

Thank You

Registered & Certified Summit Oats

Will custom clean Canola Seed

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For Sale

Thank you for your help, your encouragement, and your kindnesses.

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Thank you On January 2, 2019, I was involved in a motor vehicle accident just east of Neepawa. So many people were there for me that night and in the days following...the Gamache family of Laurier, the truck driver (whose trip was interrupted), the paramedics and RCMP officers, firemen, Josh the tow truck driver, Dr. Poettcke and nurses, the RCMP clerks, Dr. Tariq & Dr. Perrett, family, friends, co-workers, & so many well-wishers...

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Irvin 204-476-6236

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Cut and split firewood - Poplar and Spruce/Pine �� firewood - 10 cord load delivered to your yard

Electrical

Comfort Electric

Experience, Quality, Integrity CALL NOW FOR ALL YOUR YOUR RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL NEEDS

Shawn Nugent

Journeyman Electrician

Owner/Operator

23 Hour Service

Full dimension Corral Planks and Windbreak

204-966-3372

476-2483 Cellular 476-6591 Dennis 476-2766

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• Excavations • Trenching • Landscaping • Gravel • Topsoil • Shale • Laser Ditching • Certified Installer for Holding Tanks, Septic Tanks and Drain Fields • Construction Site Prep • Dozer work • Brush Clearing

F. KOZAK & SONS LTD. WE OFFER: • Redi-Mix Concrete & Concrete Pumping.

• Sand, Gravel & Aggregate • Skid Steer & Equipment Rental • Snow removal

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Valuable renovations for your home Submitted Metro Creative Connection Each year, Remodeling magazine publishes its “Cost vs. Value” report to give homeowners a greater understanding of how much popular home projects will cost across the nation, as well as which renovations will offer the greatest return

on investment. According to their research, these projects improved in value between 2017 and 2018 and can be smart choices for homeowners looking to add popular features to their properties. Below are the popular projects

and the average cost of the renovations.

• M idrange bathroom addition: $44,717 • M idrange bathroom remodel: $19,134 • Midrange deck addition (wood): $10,950 • Midrange entry door replacement (steel): $1,471 • Upscale garage door replacement: $3,470

• Midrange manufactured stone veneer: $8,221 • Midrange minor kitchen remodel: $21,198 • M idrange siding replacement: $15,072

• M idrange un iversa l design bathroom: $16,393 • Upscale w indow repl acement (v i nyl): $15,955.

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Gill & Schmall Agencies Diane Martin 204-841-0932

621-1st Ave, McCreary.

MLS#1828805, $36,000 Good starter/retirement property.

Huge lot!

Reduced $259,500 3 up 1 down 1040 sq ft up and down Bungalow for sale in the North end that has had extensive renovations, has a large deck, detached double car garage and fenced yard.

Quiet location.

John Nelson 204-476-6719

465 William St, Neepawa.

MLS# 1714584, $399,900 Gorgeous custom built bi-level!

4 bdrms, 3 bath, dbl det. garage.

Many updates!

W W W. S U T T O N H A R R I S O N . C O M

Sutton-Harrison Realty

Erin Woodcock 204-868-5559

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R E A L P E O P L E . R E A L S E R V I C E . R E A L E S TAT E .

AN INDEPENDENT MEMBER BROKER

$139,900

$119,900

MLS#1831347

126 Dennis St., Gladstone

276 Mountain Ave., Neepawa

178 Second Ave., Neepawa

1490 SF 2 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Bring your business dreams to this store front space. Two bedroom suite in back.

1,160 SF 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Located on a large corner lot with a single detached garage! Garden doors to deck.

$140,000

$19,900

MLS#1801464

MLS#1831267

Prairie Mountain

$178,000

MLS#1828803

MLS#1817800

1,100 SF 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Move-in ready, renovated bungalow!

Cathedral ceilings, tile and granite!

www.gillandschmall.com

204.476.2287 272 Hamilton St. Neepawa remax-prairiemountain-npwa-mb.com

84128 75 RD North MLS#1903614 • $875,000 640 acres in the RM of North Cypress-Langford. 90x50 steel shed, older mobile home. Great spot to build a new house. hydro and a drilled well there already.

Liz Sumner 204-476-6362

78 Crawford Ave, Neepawa.

MLS#1830918, $357,500.

Beautiful Move-In Ready home!

Rodney White 204-841-4800 40 Rutledge Rd, Neepawa.

MLS# 1809062 Warehouse or office space. 1440 sf.

Huge lot facing new railroad dev.

New Listing

#2 8 Deer Ridge Road MLS#1817620 • $279,500 Half duplex approx. 1300 sq feet up and down, 1 bedroom up and 2 bedrooms down, open styled living room, kitchen and dining area, central air, central vac.

REALTOR®/BROKER

Lesley Skibinsky 204-476-6999

Kristy Sprik

204-212-4892

165 2nd Ave., Neepawa

224 Airport Rd., Neepawa

896 SF 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Immaculate condo built in 2013!

Electric replace and appliances included.

Airport hanger available for purchase at the Neepawa Airport! Building is 40’ x 30’ with 10’ doors on the front. Concrete oor!

1(204) 212-3733 NFREE@SUTTON.COM

Rosemary Parrott 204-212-5037

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MLS# 1824023

476 Brown Ave. New price! $ 219,900 This family sized home features 3 bed up and 3 spare rooms down. Single attached garage.

Main level reno’d with new flooring, paint, counter tops, bath fixtures and more.

MLS# 1820397

2 ACRE LOT - $59,900 Building lot in Strawberry Lane Estates a new development on the west side of Neepawa in the R.M. of North Cypress-Langford. Lots have municipal water, hydro and gas available.

MLS# 1828912

10 Beaver St. Austin.

This charming brick character home features 4 large bedrooms up and 2 on the main. 2 full baths (both newly renovated). Double garage and large treed lot. Many updates and renos make this home move-in ready.

MLS# 1707194

In a class of its own! Custom built quality home features 4 spacious bedrooms and 3 full baths. Double garage, Vaulted ceilings, Hickory cabinets & fireplace are just a few of the special features.

EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED

MLS# 1903133

Close to park and pool, this 2 bedroom bungalow would be a great starter home. Many recent updates to shingles and paint as well as flooring. At $104,900 you can’t afford to rent!

MLS# 1830650

106 Bay Street, GLADSTONE $154,900 The main floor of this home is like new and up to code, without the GST. It features easy-care landscaping with a fence and waterfall, on a quiet street on the north end of Gladstone.

This home has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, new maple cupboards, newer stainless steel appliances, a single garage and lots of potential for the full basement.

Sutton-Harrison Realty AN INDEPENDENT MEMBER BROKER

featured listings this week

$205,000

$179,000

MLS#1828257

MLS#1828233

$172,000

MLS#1820530

503 Second Avenue, Neepawa

334 Vivian Street, Neepawa

566 Mountain Avenue, Neepawa

968 SF 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom This home boasts newer windows and kitchen with quartz countertops, a bright and cozy sunroom and detached garage!

740 SF 5 Bedroom 2 Bathroom A well maintained bungalow on a very quiet street with a large, fenced backyard.

Extra long driveway provides ample parking.

1,450 SF 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom A piece of history! This early 1900's heritage home has tons of great character & charm.

Great potential to develop the attic.

ASHLEY

MCCAUGHAN REALTOR®

1(204) 212-0232

ASHLEYM@SUTTON.COM

DO YOU KNOW THE CURRENT MARKET VALUE OF YOUR HOME?

Call me for a complimentary analysis!

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$1,000 donated to NACI’s HOPE group

Rhyme Time at Country Meadows

A special presentation was made prior to this year’s RBC sponsored MJHL Neepawa Natives Game Night, on Feb. 13. As part of RBC’s commitment to the MJHL and youth in rural communities, the financial institution presented a $1,000 donation to Corbin Mariash to give to a local charity of his choice.

The team nominated Mariash for this honour, due to his strong volunteer efforts over the course of the year. After much consideration, Mariash selected the NACI H.O.P.E. Group, which is absolutely fitting for its support of youth and volunteerism in the community, which aligns with RBC’s commitment to youth, through the bank’s Future Launch program. Pictured are Corbin Mariash and RBC branch manager Kerri MacPherson, with the NACI HOPE group representatives Kendra Johnston, Kailyn Hanke and Lena Stadnyk; along with RBC community manager Nathan Campbell.

PHOTO BY GLENDA FINKEWICH

Dr. Derek Papegnies Optometrist

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Country Meadows Personal Care home paired up with the Beautiful Plains School Division to offer the intergenerational program, “Rhyme Time”. Led by instructor Sheila Bremner, more than a dozen preschoolers, along with their parents, participated in the five week long program, along with 12 residents of Country Meadows. The program consists of doing nursery rhymes together, singing songs and playing games together.

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