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News- Page 2 Archery Club back on target

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News - Page 12 A taste of Ireland

On Monday, Mar. 18, the Arden Community Hall was filled to capacity for a formal send off for Team Terry Ursel to the 2019 Canadian Senior Curling Championship in Chilliwack, BC. The Ursel rink, which curls out of the Lansdowne/Arden Curling Club, won the right to represent Manitoba at the Senior Women’s Provincial Championships back in February. The send-off also served as a fundraiser for the travel costs to the Championship. Local groups who raised money included the Neepawa Curling Club ($500), Plumas Curling Club ($400), the evening’s 50/50 ($280) including an additional $200 of the 50/50 that was donated back to the team by the winner. As well, the Ladies auxiliary donated $200, the silent auction raised $1,090, bar $360. Pictured from left to right: Coach John Csversko, lead Tracy Igonia, third Wanda Rainka and skip Terry Ursel. (Not pictured) second Brenda Walker. The 2019 Canadian Senior Curling Championship in Chilliwack, B.C., runs from Mar. 22 to 28.

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Open house hits the mark

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

It was an opportunity for the Yellowhead Bowhunters Archery Club to say thank you to those who helped them when they were most in need. On Saturday, Mar. 16, the organization held an open house at the Neepawa Junior Rifle Range, down by the Agricultural Grounds. The event featured a chance for people unfamiliar with bowhunting to try out the sport for free. It was also the club’s way of showing its appreciation for the support it had received after a November robbery. The theft left the Yellowhead Bowhunters without almost all of their archery equipment. Fortunately, there was a huge outpouring of generosity, with donations of cash and equipment arriving, allowing the club to remain operational.

Adam Lukin, the president of the Yellowhead Bowhunters, said they are thankful for every bit of assistance they have received,

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Ready... aim... fire! These young lads were just two of the attendees testing out the bows and arrows.

and continue to receive to this day.

“We’re just very grateful for the support, not just from Neepawa and the surrounding communities, but from across the country.

One major sponsor was BT Archery and Supplies in Fort McMurray [Alberta], who were one of the major sponsors that got most of

our equipment back for us,” noted Lukin. “We’ve also had a couple of cash donations from a wildlife club in Gladstone. That was for $1,000. We also received a $2,500 donation from the RM of Langford-North Cypress just the other day, which was just incredible.

We are in a good place right now. We’re just dumb-

founded by the amount of support that we received through the community.”

As for the appreciation day, dozens of families came to try out archery for the very first time, which Lukin said was great to see.

“We’re trying to put the word out. Get people involved; just giving them a chance to come out and try [archery]. There’s a fair number of people here, who have not participated in the sport before. We’re showing them the basics, letting them try the equipment out in a safe environment. We have instructors on hand, helping people with the new equipment. It’s really nice to see, as they seem to be enjoying the opportunity.”

The festivities also featured a live online video stream, which allowed those from outside of Neepawa who supported The Yellowhead Bowhunters to see just what they helped to achieve. Lukin said this was their way of showing their gratitude to everyone who assisted them in their time of need.

$1,000 donated to Bowhunters

PHOTO COURTESY OF GRANT LUKIN

Daryl Shipmen, president of the Gladstone Game and Fish, presents a cheque f o r $,10 0 0 t o Adam Lukin, president of the Yellowhead Bowhunters, at their open house on Saturday, March 16.

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Rey and Ineke Mack are ready for the experience of a lifetime! For months, the Macks have been training in preparation to embark on the Pieterpad, a 500 kilometre hiking trail in the Netherlands. The hike will be memorable on many levels. They are hiking as a tribute to Ineke’s brother, Pieter deKoning, who died by suicide following a lifelong battle with Parkinson’s and mental illness.

As a cause within a cause, the Neepawa Miles for Mental Health committee has partnered with the Macks to create Pieter’s 500, an event that will raise awareness and funding for mental health programs in the community.

Pledge sheets are available at numerous locations including: It’s Time Fashion and Gifts, Neepawa Home Hardware, Inspire Studios (Minnedosa) and the Souris Co-op (Pieter’s home community). All proceeds will be donated to Miles for Mental Health-donations can also be made online through the miles for mental health website, sites.google. com/view/neepawamilesformentalhealth.

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If you’ve ever wanted to try curling, it looks like now is your chance!

This Sunday, Mar. 24, the Neepawa Curling Club will be opening the doors to the rink for people of all ages to “come try curling”.

The event is open to people of all ages, members and non-members, with on-ice instruction provided.

The idea for the event came when Marla Steen, of Budz ‘N Bloom, was asked by her son if he could go curling.

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In addition to t he oppor tunit y to t r y s o m e t h i n g n e w, participants will also be supporting development in the Neepawa community.

Steen relayed that all funds generated from the event will be donated to Budz ‘N Bloom Daycare, to aid with costs related to the new development.

“I am lining up volunteers to help on the ice with the participants,” Steen added. “We are looking forward to a fun day.”

Registration prior to the event is preferred, but wa l k-i ns a re a lso welcome, with entry costs for individuals or family.

Participants must wear clean shoes on the ice and chi ldren must be accompanied by an adult.

The Neepawa Curling Club encourages those attending to bring their own brooms and sliders if possible, as there are a limited number available.

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Tundra

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by Chad Carpenter

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Waiting and watching A fter one of the snowiest and coldest winters in my memory, I hope that everyone is on alert for what the next six weeks may bring. I hope that RMs and towns are ready for what the weather may throw at us. A quick look to Nebraska this week will show us that we need to be ready.

Certainly the Red River Valley is in for a rough go again this spring. However, closer to home, there may be trouble too.

I worry about the integrity of the man-made dams at Minnedosa, Rivers and Neepawa. The latter two earthen dams with concrete spillways are about 60 years old. The Minnedosa dam is much older and it did burst in 1948. Hopefully these dams, and others, have been maintained and inspected. About 20 years ago, a dike and a smaller dam, the one at Park Lake in Neepawa, nearly burst. The number of homes that would have been affected wasn’t large, but there could have been a lot of damage.

The Whitemud River is pretty small, but flooding will likely take place at many spots, including Neepawa, Arden, Gladstone, Woodside and Westbourne.

Every time there is a flood, people “talk” about water retention ponds and yet, little happens.

It would seem to make sense to retain water and then irrigate in dry seasons and dry years. Few do it because it is very expensive.

It’s a lot cheaper, in the short run, to drain land than to build water retention dams and ponds.

The Big Grass Marsh area will almost certainly get hit this year, as there would appear to be a lot of snow in the catchment area and it all has to accumulate for a while in the marsh. It is a problem that farmers and ranchers have been neepawa

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MARCH 22, 2019

RIGHT IN THE CENTRE

Ken Waddell coping with for over 100 years.

On the edge of our paper’s coverage area, it is reported that the Assiniboine River may be in better shape than some areas, but we can be assured there will be flooding all along that river. Many people have forgotten, if they ever knew, that the Portage Diversion and the Shellmouth Dam were the only two projects that were completed along the Assiniboine many years ago. There was at least one other project that was rejected for a variety of reasons. Until the early 1950s, the Assiniboine River crossing on PTH 34, north of Holland, was not a bridge, but a ferry boat. The current bridge was also supposed to be the site of a huge water retention dam that might have backed the water up for 20 miles. I was told it wasn’t built due to cost and the amount of river flats farmland that would have gone forever underwater.

The reality is that parts of central Manitoba are basically a big bath tub and the drain hole is at Winnipeg. There is nothing that can be done to change the geography. Winnipeg, Portage, Brandon and many other places are simply built in the wrong spots.

The early dependence on the rivers for water and transportation made for convenient construction, not strategic building. It’s too late to change that.

It would take a major shift in

government, and perhaps voter thinking, but we need to move on with a number of initiatives.

Some farmland simply should not be farmed. Some can be farmed on an at-own-risk basis, but shouldn’t be covered by crop insurance. There should be tax and development incentives to build water retention structures.

As much as farmers will hate me for saying it, farm land drainage and bush clearing needs to be curbed. That said, it’s almost impossible and very costly to enforce. How do you tell a land owner, or a land buyer, that they can’t clear bush, drain sloughs, bury the rock piles in the sloughs and then fill them in?

I have been watching the effects of our current policies for over 60 years; as a child, I was fascinated by spring run-off and the effect that water had on the land and crops. Given the limits of geography and money, we can’t control as much as we might like to think we can. We can stay safe and sensible this spring and I encourage everyone to do so.

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ast week, volunteer firefighters in The Pas received an unwelcome surprise, six of them, along with the Town of the The Pas, were named as defendants in a lawsuit alleging negligence. It’s not just that the firefighters were named in the suit that’s troubling, it’s the fact that the case is being brought against them by Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries (MLL).

On July 7, 2017, the volunteer fire department in the The Pas was called to a fire at the MY Town Centre PERSPECTIVE Hotel. At the t ime, RCM P called the fire suspicious and Kate CBC repor ts indicated that Jackman-Atkinson the fire began when someone set fire to a recycling bin at the back of the building. Firefighters responded to that 2:30 a.m. call and extinguished the fire, leaving at 4:30 a.m.. However, shortly after, they were called back to another fire at the hotel, reported to have started in the grass beside the building. This second fire resulted in the complete destruction of the 105-year-old building.

On March 12 of this year, Leslie Robertson, the hotel’s owner, filed a suit with the Court of Queen’s Bench seeking special damages, general damages, costs and interest. Robertson is alleging that the Town and the individual firefighters were negligent in fighting the fire. He says that in addition to the loss of the building, lost in the fire were three days’ worth of undeposited money and the contents of an ATM. He’s pegging his total loss at $2 million.

MLL has joined this suit, seeking damages for the VLT machines destroyed in the blaze, which were worth about $149,600. However, the corporation is claiming that the suit was brought forward by their insurance company, not them.

The suit alleges that the second fire was a result of a rekindling of the first fire, which the fire department failed to properly extinguish before leaving the scene. When the second fire started, the sprinkler and alarm systems in the building hadn’t been reactivated following the first fire. Previous reporting from the Winnipeg Free Press said that at the time of the blaze, The Pas had no fire chief and the acting chief was taking time off.

I haven’t seen an official report on the incident and I won’t question whether the second fire was a rekindling of the first one, or an arsonist’s second attempt. I don’t know enough about protocol when it comes to securing a site following a fire to judge the department’s actions. I don’t take issue with the building owner seeking legal recourse against the Town and its fire department for alleged deficiencies in performing their duties.

I do take issue with the firefighters being personally named in the case.

According to their most recent annual report, in 2018, MLL’s total revenue was $1.4 billion and its net income was $610 million. There is no way it doesn’t look like bad form for such a large corporation to go after individual volunteer firefighters over what is a rounding error to the corporation, even if they didn’t personally bring the suit forward.

Many communities struggle to find volunteer firefighters and for some, responding to a call means not only risking their lives, but also giving up higher paying income at their full time jobs.

Without these individuals, we would have no protection beyond a bucket brigade of friends and neighbours. We don’t need anything else that discourages someone from joining a department.

The mayor of The Pas has said that the firefighters will be covered under the Town’s insurance policy, but that doesn’t save them from the stress of being named in the suit. Proving that the individual firefighters were grossly negligent is a pretty high threshold to meet, there’s very little to be gained by including them in the suit.

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It’s out of our control Observation O

ne day, so the story goes, St. Peter and St. Andrew were walking along a heavenly street, discussing things they had seen as they looked on the earth from heaven.

Andrew turns to Peter and says: “I am sure glad that I’m not God.” “Why?” St. Peter asked.

“Come and see,” Andrew replied.

They went a few yards further and then Andrew stopped. Pointing down, he said: “Look down there.

You see Farmer Smith? All his crops are planted. All his hay land has been fertilized. All his spring work has been done. Every night before he goes to bed, he asks God to send rain on his crops and fields.” “So?” Peter said.

“Look next door,” Andrew continued. “You see Farmer Jones? He’s had nothing but bad luck for the last month. His tractor broke down. So did his air seeder. The company who supplies his fertilizer couldn’t apply it

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Neil Strohschein when they promised to do so– their spreader broke down. He’s about 10 days behind Farmer Smith and every night before he goes to bed, Jones asks God for warm dry weather so that he can finish his spring work.”

“So why does seeing that make you glad you’re not God?” Peter wondered.

“Don’t you get it?” Andrew said. “Whichever prayer God answers, the other guy is going to be very upset!”

I thought of this story while trying hard to stay warm during our recent cold snap. For the record, I am not a cold weather person. The extreme cold is hard on my house, hard on my car, hard on my family and hard on me. As the depth of snow builds in my yard, so does my winter depression. I long for sunny days, even if they are cold

ones, as they do much to ease the mid-winter gloom which I constantly battle.

In the past, I’ve spent many hours praying for a change in weather that I didn’t like. But I no longer do that. Instead, I pray for wisdom and safety for those who live in our communities– the wisdom to avoid unnecessary travel and safety for those whose work or urgent family needs require them to be on the road.

I’m wise enough to know that the weather is out of my control. God’s promise, made after the Genesis flood, has never been broken: “As long as the earth remains, springtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease.”

(Genesis 8:22) We know that the heat of

summer will eventually give way to the cool of autumn, the cool of autumn will give way to the cold of winter, the cold of winter will give way to the warming of spring and the warming of spring will give way to the heat of summer. That’s how the seasons unfold.

Summers may be warmer than normal, winters may be colder, autumns may be more unpredictable and springs may be wetter than we may like, but the seasons will always move through their cycle, just as they have since the flood. Nothing we do can changes that. We just have to live with it and adjust to it.

The changing seasons remind us that we are best served when we live one day at a time; accepting each day’s challenges, adapting to each day’s limitations and making the most of the opportunities we are given to love and serve others.

God has something for you and me to do today.

Let’s get busy doing that– and let God take care of the weather.

It’s in how you see it...

C

ame across a quote in Richard Wagamese’s Embers – One Ojibway’s Meditations- “I’ve been referred to as odd before. Nowadays, I prefer to refer to myself as ‘awed’. I want awe to be the greatest ongoing relationship in my life.” Those words compliment another wish I have for each day to be “wonder filled”, not necessarily “wonderful”.

When I look at this wondrous world around me, I can get bogged down by the injustice and hate.

These hurts are real and all around us, among many other wrongs in this world.

When I focus on the negative, I flounder. Personally and spiritually. These are the very times I need to be awed. Awed by the soft spring breeze, or the blast of winter. Awed by the calm and coloured sunset, or the bank of thunderclouds. Wonder filled at the majesty of creation and even further, the majesty of

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen the Creator.

I sit easy with the term “odd”. Not everyone is comfortable with a home filled with family and dogs.

I appreciate the presence of live in family and their pets.

I am familiar with the open home philosophy. I am odd in many ways, some never seen or appreciated by my world! So much easier on the ego to be awed rather than odd.

There is another phrase that has been ricocheting around my thoughts. Remembering as re-membering. The practice of remembering as way to bring ourselves back to wholeness. Putting the pieces of our life, of ourself, into a working model. I had

seen this as a spiritual practice, reviewing the foundations of my faith to keep myself grounded. We see the Israelites perform this practice regularly– they remember the goodness of their God as they were led out of slavery and into the Promised Land. To this day, they remember and give thanks. I am grounded when I recall the ways and times my God has guided and protected me, from myself and from others.

I see this re-membering with the current interest in genealogy. We want to see where and who we came from, the humanness of our ancestors, we want to be put back together and be whole.

It is an interesting thought.

Odd thoughts by an awed individual. The author, Wagamese, includes a paragraph that combines the awe and wonder: “The beginning of wisdom is the same as its attainment: wonder. The truest statement in the world is ‘you never know’. There is always something to evoke wonder, to wonder about, because this world, this life, this universe, this reality is far more than just the sum of its parts. Even the slightest detail contains much more.

The overwhelming awe and wonder we feel teach us more than we can ever glean or come to know of things. In the presence of that wonder, the head has no answers and the heart has no questions.”

When we feel lost and fractured, sit in awe. Lose yourself in a work of art, a song, the written word, the warmth of friendship.

Remember and be remembered.

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aperwork seems to be an unending job. It does not matter if you are alone, have a job and supporting a family or have your own business. Income tax calculation comes back every year, passport renewal every five or 10 years. This is only a small paper trail, but it all takes time and effort. Many of us are blessed with email, which saves a lot of business writing and messages can be sent in a minute’s time. When we get older, it becomes more difficult to keep up with all the electronic changes.

When we read a book on our Ipad, we can make the font larger so it is easier to read. I read my Bible on my Ipad and even my daily devotions are there to find in big print.

We need to spend time in the Scriptures, the Bible, as it tells us in Joshua 1:8, “The book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth, but thou shalt meditate therein day and night.” And in 2 Timothy 3:16, “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God... For instruction in righteousness.”

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$50,000 x 0.01 = $500, believe it or not

In the presentation of the provincial budget, Pallister and company made the rather astounding claim that the average Manitoba family would save $500 per year by the 1 per cent reduction in PST. But the simple arithmetic equation above clearly shows that the family will have to spend $50,000 per year on taxable products to claim that amount of savings. The most recent stats that I have seen indicate that the average Manitoba family income is just under $60,000, annually. So how much income does one need in order to spend $50,000 on taxable products?

First, there are a lot of expenses that are exempt from PST. Things like food for home preparation, automotive fuel, heating fuel, health care products, educational materials, children’s clothing, mortgage payments or rent, property taxes, RRSP contributions. I don’t have actual stats, but would $30,000 a year cover these things? If so, our test family must have take-home pay of $80,000. Many high income earners tell me that income tax, CPP and other forced payroll deductions take from one third to half of their paycheque. Even using the lower rate, $80,000 take-home pay requires earnings of $120,000 per year. This is definitely not an average Manitoba family.

By the way, how much is $500 per year? If you give your local pub owner $500, he will sell you two (count ‘em, two) beers a week for 11 months. It’s really not much to someone earning $120,000 a year.

For myself and my wife, pensioners, we will save about $85 per year. But Pallister’s reductions in seniors programs have already cost us several times that amount.

I have often wondered why Tories are so determined to reduce education costs. Could it be because their chances of re-election are so much better if they can prevent the electorate from understanding arithmetic?

Leonard Paramor Arden, MB.

Thumbs up, thumbs down Thumbs up to the Town for so promptly clearing snow in front of the Yellowhead Manor when it was becoming difficult to maneuver, especially in the Handicap parking area. These areas, especially, are important to keep clear for the handicapped and seniors of our town.

Brenda Nicholson Neepawa, MB

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1969: Neepawa’s Birnie Tire changes hands

By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

110 years ago, Tuesday, March 23, 1909 The Kaiser has issued an edict forbidding officers of the army and navy to smoke cigars or cigarettes in the presence of women in evening dress, either at court or in hotels, restaurants, private houses or elsewhere.

This refers to Germany— not the rural municipality of Lansdowne, whose Keyser makes no pretense of being a “ladies man.”

100 years ago, Friday, March 21, 1919 A nd now it is t he Menshiviki that are getting the upper hand in Russia.

There must be an “iki” in everything in that country.

Probably this is why Life [magazine] says one of the world’s big problems is the Jewish mind.

It is not often that any publication declares itself a blackmailer as well as proving itself from time to time. But such was the case yesterday in Neepawa. “The Jews” evidently fell for it, as they hope to return later in the year; but local merchants stand pat.

Mr. Cecil Brooker has engaged James Dunsmore, recently returned from overseas, as operator of his motion picture machine, thereby giving employment to a returned soldier and placing himself personally at service of patrons of the theatre. Mr. Brooker has run his own machine constantly since 1915, when Norman Mitchell left “the box” for service overseas.

Unfortunately, Norman will not return— he lies with thousands in “Flanders’ Fields.”

Officers of high rank in the Canadian overseas army have boldly stated that the rioting at Rhyl camp was due to gross incompetence of the Canadian government.

Premier Borden is regarded in England as a huge joke.

90 years ago, Friday, March 22, 1929 Marshall Foch is dead, aged 77.

Winnipeg has a gang of “gentlemen crooks” who write amusing letters when returning stolen goods. The police suspect juveniles.

80 years ago, Tuesday, March 21, 1939 “Stop Hitler” is the campaign slogan in Britain.

Jew ish doctors a nd lawyers are no longer able to practice in Prague.

Fearing attack from Germany, Switzerland is sending her gold to London for security.

At least 10,000 arrests are being made in Czechia of persons holding anti-Nazi opinions.

Jews in former CzechoSlovakia are in a panic since the Nazis took control and suicides are widespread.

Since Hitler came to power, he has added to Germany, within four years, 7,500 square miles and nearly 20,000,000 people.

A document has been revealed that Germany plans to have all of Europe and Asia Minor under the totalitarian yoke by 1948.

Jewish owned stores in former Czecho-Slovakia are being taken over by administrators until they can be sold to non-Jews.

Last week, when Britain was handing out statements that the European outlook wa s br ighter a nd i n consequence the cabinet hoped for a disarmament conference, Hitler was concentrating his troops on the Czech frontier, ready to occupy Prague and bomb it to ruins if it resisted him.

“Germany will regret what her government has done,” said Prime Minister Chamberlain. What a fine distinction in thought that conveys. The German people themselves are no doubt as peace loving as any in the world, but bully leaders are taking them to the brink of a catastrophe just as the Kaiser and his overlords did before the Great War.

70 years ago, Thursday, March 24, 1949 On Ja n. 20, 19 49, Manitoba’s first woman telephone operator celebrated her 83rd birthday anniversary.

Formerly Miss Ida Catea, she became Mrs. Robert Steel on July 14, 1890, resigning her position as chief operator in the Winnipeg exchange. Today, Mrs. Steel lives with her son Frederick in Great Falls, Montana, having lost her husband there in

March, 1948. Active and in good health. She has many interesting recollections of days when the telephone was young.

60 years ago, Tuesday, March 24, 1959 L at e st a dd it ion t o Neepawa’s progressive business section is Helen’s Shoppe, opened Thursday on the north side of Hamilton Street, east of Sunnyside Grocery. The proprietress is Mrs. Helen Kines and the smart shop displays a fine array of ladies wear and clothes for teenage girls.

50 years ago, Friday, March 21, 1969 Final approval has been received by the town council to locate the office for the new RCMP force, which will begin policing duties in Neepawa April 1, in the south portion of the fire hall on First Avenue… Police Chief Geoff Pasquill will be retained by the town and will carry on as welfare officer and other policing duties in cooperation with the RCMP force.

A n nou ncement wa s made this week of the sale of Birnie’s Tire Shop to West End Tire Co., of Winnipeg. The new firm will be known as West End Tire, Neepawa Ltd. and will offer a complete tire service, specializing in wheel balancing, vulcanizing and retreading. They will also carry a complete stock of Astro automotive and farm implement tires, rims and wheels.

Manager of West End Tire, Neepawa Ltd. will be Jim Ripplinger. He has been with the Winnipeg firm since 1956. He was born and educated at Kendell, Sask., later moving to the Glenella district. He served in the Canadian Army during the Second World War, and is a member of the Canadian Legion… He is married and has taken up residence in Neepawa.

40 years ago, Thursday, March 22, 1979 Neepawa and District A mbulance Ser v ice recently took delivery of a new ambulance from the Modular Ambulance Corporation in Dallas, Texas, and now has the vehicle in service. The

$30,000 unit is equipped with the latest in care/ control centres, which assures complete access to life-support systems. The attendant can reach outlets for oxygen, vacuum, light switches, voice intercom with ease. The ambulance service now has two fullyequipped units available to meet any emergency in the district.

30 years ago, Tuesday, March 21, 1989 While occupations over the years have tended to carry male or female labels, things are changing. In a look at 34 professions long dominated by men (e.g. management, economists, engineers, judges, lawyers, phy s ic i a n s , dent i st s), Statistics Canada found that from 1971 to 1981 the number of women in them rose from just over 30,000 to more than 83,000. By 1981 they held 19 per cent of these positions, up from 11 per cent a decade before.

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Roy Birnie, left, extends a welcome to Jim Ripplinger, manager of West End Tire Neepawa Ltd., 1969.

20 years ago, Monday, March 22, 1999 The Alonsa, West Souris River and Intermountain Conser vation Districts are expanding, Rural Development minister Len Derkach said last week.

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Meet and greet held for Natives’ new head coach/general manager

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The faithful fanbase of the Neepawa Natives came out en masse on Sunday, Mar. 17 to welcome the team’s new head coach/ general manager. The junior ‘A’ club hosted its season ticket launch at Boston Pizza, which included a meet and greet with Ken Pearson, who recently took over as bench boss and GM. Pearson, who is originally from Neepawa, said it was very nice to return home in this manner.

“I’m very excited about this opportunity. Excited for a lot of different reasons.

It was [19]96-97 when I moved away for an opportunity in Winkler after serving for two years as an assistant coach here. And now, all these years later, to be able to come back and coach the home team, it’s exciting,” stated Pearson.

While speaking to the assembled crowd, Pearson conf irmed that Robby Moar will return as an assistant coach for the upcoming season. In May 2018, the former player and team captain was initially

hired as a marketing director/assistant coach. The team will be looking for a new marketing manager shortly.

As well, it was noted that Byron Billett’s role with the franchise will change slightly, as he will focus upon player development and advance scouting.

His previous title was that of head scout/director of player personnel. Craig Anderson was recently named the head scout and an assistant general manager.

Neepawa Natives team president Ken Waddell said the executive board was very happy with the response to the meet and greet. He said seeing so many people come out to show their support for Pearson and for the team in general, was a welcome sight.

Season ticket launch The organization also used the get-together as a chance to discuss the season ticket launch for the 2019-2020 season. Waddell shared the eligibility details for their baseball give-away

The Neepawa Natives have added two members to their management staff for the upcoming season. Craig Anderson, and Kori Pearson both former Neepawa Natives players have been added to the staff by general manager/head coach, Ken Pearson.

Anderson has been named the Natives head scout and assistant general manager.

Anderson began his playing career with the Neepawa Natives from 1993 to 1995.

He went on to play for the Brandon Bobcats (CIS) from 1995 to 2000. Anderson resides in Brandon, MB with his wife and two children.

Kori Pearson, meanwhile, has been named as the director of U.S. scouting.

Following a three year stint with the Neepawa Natives (1993-96) where he was an MJHL All-Star, he played at the collegiate level with Dakota College (Bottineau – NJCAA) and Concordia College (Moorhead NCAA Div III). Currently, he serves as an assistant coach of the East Ridge Raptors of the Minnesota High School Hockey League. Pearson

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Steinbach (3) vs. Winnipeg (6) Mar. 8: Steinbach 4-3 Winnipeg Mar. 10: Steinbach 6-4 Winnipeg Mar. 12: Steinbach 3-2 Winnipeg Mar. 14: Winnipeg 6-1 Steinbach Mar. 17: Winnipeg 4-1 Steinbach Mar. 18: Steinbach 4-3 Winnipeg (OT) Steinbach win series 4-2

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package. All season tickets purchased before May 31 will be eligible to win a Kansas City baseball tour package for two, taking place July 28 to Aug. 2.

The Neepawa Natives Fan Support Group also reaffirmed that they will make a donation of $50 per ticket, from their own funds to the Yellowhead Centre, to go against the team’s ice bill. Fan support donations are eligible for a tax deductible receipt. Waddell noted that the initial response was very positive, as just over $5,000 in season tickets were sold over the course

of the meet and greet.

Pearson goes right to work As for what’s next, Pearson said preparations for the upcoming spring prospects camp, scheduled for Mar. 22-24 are well underway.

“We should be very excited and looking forward to next weekend and the spring [prospects] camp.

For myself, it’s an opportunity to take a look at some of the young players,” said Pearson. “I’m excited to be back and I’m looking forward to seeing everyone at the rink.”

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Swan Valley (2) vs. Dauphin (7) Mar. 8: Swan Valley 6-3 Dauphin Mar. 10: Swan Valley 5-1 Dauphin Mar. 13: Swan Valley 5-3 Dauphin Mar. 15: Swan Valley 7-5 Dauphin Swan Valley win series 4-0

resides with his wife and four children in Cottage Grove, MN. Natives head coach and general manager Ken Pearson said that these moves are the franchise’s effort to further expand its presence

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Pearson added that they will try to build their team through the draft and having quality scouts goes a long way in doing that.

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Portage (1) vs. Virden (4) Mar. 23: Virden at Portage Mar. 24: Portage at Virden Mar. 26: Virden at Portage Mar. 28: Portage at Virden *Mar. 30: Virden at Portage *Apr. 1: Portage at Virden Apr. 3: Virden at Portage

Swan Valley (2) vs. Steinbach (3) Schedule for semi final series not released before Banner & Press publication deadline. Check MJHL website for updates on confirmed game dates and times

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Synchronized skating in Neepawa NFSC host Crocus Invitational at Yellowhead Arena

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

The kudos are rolling in for Neepawa’s efforts both on and off the ice at the 2019 Crocus Invitational.

The event, held on Saturday, Mar. 16, featured t he top sy nchron ized skating clubs from across Manitoba and Northern Ontario.

Neepawa Figure Skating Club Host Committee Chair Jamie Ellis said that they had an exceptional turnout.

“We had an excellent day, a great turn out of approx imately 80 0 people. 300 of those were skaters. Our canteen was run off their feet all day, Mike Speiss and the rest of the Yellowhead staff

were a big help making sure we had what we needed,” stated El lis.

“The day ran smoothly and on time, we had many compliments about how well the day went from the other clubs. It’s important for NFSC to host events like this from time to time because it helps with the fundraising efforts. Although there is

a ton of work put into organizing an event like this, it is worth it. I was told this was the most people they had seen in the Yellowhead in a very long time.”

The Banner & Press hopes to have additonal pictures and results in a future edition of the publication.

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Just over 800 people filled the Yellowhead Arena on Saturday, Mar. 16, to either take part in or watch the 2019 Crocus Invitational.

The champs are here!

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The Neepawa Peewee boys won the A side finals in Shoal Lake. The team has also ended the year with a 35-5-2 record. Top Row: Tarek LaPointe, Brody Pollock. Third Row: Lincoln Murray, Callan Denbow, Addison McIntosh, Riley Davie, Rylan Bray and Tyler Cook. Second Row: Ashton McDonald, Lance Murray, Keegan Airey, Cohen Kulbacki, John Mabbayad and Clinton Mousseau. Front Row: Austin Michaluk. Coaches (not pictured): Jason Davie, Jamie Denbow, Sean McIntosh, Chris Kulbacki and Danny Bray.

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Central Plains 4-H clubs present at Area Communications

Cloverbud Speech and Visual Presentations (from left): Angelique Massinon, Madilyn Vuignier, Joshua Yorke-Ashman, Erica Dion, Lainey Pollard.

Submitted Neepawa Banner & Press Twenty-eight 4-H members from across the Central Plains area registered for Area Communications held in St. Claude on Mar. 9. This was a 50 per cent increase over 2018 and 2017 registrations. Then the flu bug passed through! By 10:00 a.m. on Saturday morning, eight participants and one judge had called in sick! Nonetheless, seven clubs, two more than in recent years, sent members from Gladstone, Langruth, Sidney, Gainsborough, Oakville, St. Claude, Treherne and points between.

Participants aged seven to 17 years, each presented well-practiced speeches or visual presentations. The eight judges from Portage, St.

Claude, Gladstone, Plumas, Oakville and MacGregor commented on the confidence of the participants and the wide variety of interesting topics which were the focus of their speeches and visual presentations.

Five seven and eight-yearold 4-H Cloverbud members capably spoke and presented to a room full of supportive, but mostly unknown adults.

They truly demonstrated “learning to do by doing!”

The gold medal for visual presentations went to Erica Dion (St. Claude) for “Rocks” and silver to Joshua YorkAshman (Gladstone) for “Chess”. First place in speech was a tie: Madilyn Vuignier (Treherne) “The Day I Broke My Wrist,” and Angelique Massinon (Treherne) “Why Cats are Better than Dogs.”

Intermediate Speech: Emily Walter, Marie Claude Palmer Maya Walter, Madison Teichroeb, Colton Olafson. Missing: Felix Parvais.

Lainey Pollard (Gladstone) took silver with “Green.”

In Junior Speeches, the gold medal went to James Yorke-A shman (Gladstone), “Fear.” Intermediate Speeches was won by Madison Teichroeb (Langruth), “A Lot to Swallow;” Senior Speeches was won by Adrienne Driedger (Sidney), “My Number-One Hobby.”

Abigail Parvais (St. Claude), “Frosted Flakes! No! Cheerios! No! Cornpop!” took Gold in Junior One-Person Visual.

These first-place winners are eligible to attend the Provincial 4-H Extravaganza in Portage on Apr. 27, which is open to the public.

Silver medal winners, all from the St. Claude 4-H Club, will be alternates for the Provincial Extravaganza: Chantelle Parvais “Fly,

Fly, Fly Away,” in Junior Speeches; Marie Claude Palmer, “The Simplest Way to Improve Your Life,” in Intermediate Speeches; and Vanessa Theroux, “A Penny for My Thoughts,” for Senior Speeches.

Awards were presented

by Susan Robbins from the M4H Council Office, assisted by Joanne Gilbraith.

The draw for a $100 cheque for a club pizza party was won by James YorkeAshman on behalf of the Gladstone Handi-Workers 4-H Club. James is also President of his Club.

Financial support for this Central Plains Area event came partly from a M4H Council grant. The St. Claude School Complex was

PHOTOS BY KYNDA POLLARD

Senior Speech: Vanessa Theroux, Danika OvertonMcCutcheon. Adrienne Driedger.

Pizza prize winners: Susan Robins, M4H staff, with members of Gladstone Handi-Workers Club, Lainey Pollard, Joshua Yorke-Ashman, James York-Ashman.

made available at no cost; judges and other volunteers generously gave their time.

Central Plains 4-H Area Council says: “Thank you.”

Thanks also to parents, leaders and others who en-

courage and support young members to try new things, to continue “learning to do by doing” in their club, their community and their country. We are all beneficiaries of 4-H.

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Daughter On Call an underutilized service in Neepawa

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press

For about two years, Daughter On Call (DOC) has been offering services in Neepawa and just under a year and a half ago, opened an office in town. Despite having established a location in Neepawa, the company is only providing about half of the hours of service they would like to, according to Gail Freeman-Campbell, CEO and founder of the company.

DOC is a private homecare service that started up in Brandon and has expanded east to several communities, as far as Portage la Prairie. The company has received several awards since its inception, including Best New Business Award, BNRC award for senior housing and Brandon Sun Readers’ Choice Award for two years in a row for elder care and housing. FreemanCampbell explained that the purpose of her company is to help keep seniors stay in their own homes as long as possible.

Variety of services The staff at DOC can provide almost any service a senior might need. Freeman-Campbell noted, for instance, bathing, medication assistance, transportation, housekeeping, making meals and more. All of the services provided are personalized to the needs of each client.

Another important part of DOC’s services is the time spent with clients. “We are available for one to 24 hours of care daily. We take the time to build relationships and get to know all of our clients on a personal basis,” Freeman-Campbell said.

“We never rush our care and we treat each person like an

PHOTO BY KIRA PATERSON

The Neepawa Daughter On Call office, located at 390 Mountain Avenue, held an open house on Thursday, Mar. 14 to attract some intrest and enquiries from local residents. Founder and CEO Gail Freeman-Campbell and Neepawa office manager Michelle Leandoski were there to greet visitors and answer any questions.

individual, not a task that needs to get done.”

Daughter On Call also uses technology to help the client’s family members keep track of what services have been provided. It’s especially helpful for family members who live far away from their loved ones, or who aren’t able to physically check in on their loved one on a regular basis. Once a member of staff has visited a client, they will use an app to record what was done in the house and with the client, so that the client’s family can check the app and see exactly what care was provided to their loved one. “We are a transparent company, as all our care notes are available for the

client and their families to read on a daily basis; plus, they can see who is scheduled to care for their loved one on a monthly basis,” Freeman-Campbell explained.

Several reasons for locals’ hesitation When the company first moved to Neepawa, they already had some existing clients in the community and they expected there would be a lot more seniors taking advantage of their services. However, they have not been nearly as busy as they had hoped.

Freeman-Campbell noted that many people are wary of costs associated with private companies. “The

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public is often under the impression that since we are private, we are expensive, however, we charge a lower rate than many other Manitoba companies,” FreemanCampbell stated. “I also think that small communities sometimes feel that if they support a private home care company, it will result in job losses for those that do government home care. This is simply not true, as the government runs a vital service that is in high demand. DOC enjoys working alongside various RHAs in an effort to assist them by looking after the clients they have trouble accommodating. While the RHA home care hours often end in the evening, DOC is available for night care as well.”

For those who do think that a private company is too pricey, Prairie Mountain Regional Health Authority (PMH) does offer funding for some services to those who are eligible.

Through PMH’s Managed Care Option, the client or

their family is responsible for hiring the care that the client needs, but PMH will

provide funding for those services. continued on page 17

Official Notice Meeting of the Members TAKE NOTICE THAT the Annual Meeting of the Members of Beautiful Plains Credit Union will be held:

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2. To Ratify the results of director elections; 3. To transact such other business as may

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Victoria’s Quilts annual stew luncheon a success

PHOTOS BY CASSANDRA WEHRHAHN

115 people packed into the Neepawa Legion Hall for Victoria’s Quilts’ annual Irish Stew Fundraiser on Thursday, Mar. 14.

By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

The Neepawa Legion Hall was packed full on Thursday, Mar. 14, for the Victoria’s Quilts Canada (Neepawa Branch) annual Irish Stew Fundraiser.

The Hall was filled with the smell of food, the sounds of conversation and music, provided by Ron Nordstrom. The Irish Stew Fundraiser brought in a total of $4,000, which includes donations from bu s i nes s a nd pr iv ate donors, as wells as in kind donations from businesses.

The money will be used to fund the Neepawa branch’s production of quilts for cancer patients.

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Eleanor Jarvis, volunteer, and Gwen Williams, of Victoria’s Quilts, dished out fresh servings of stew for their lunchtime patrons.

The Stew Fundraiser had 328 tickets sold in total, equating to 213 deliveries, and 115 people eating in. Donors were: Portage la Prairie Mutual Insurance, Neepawa Gladstone

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Laurier wagon ride a fun time for all

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On Saturday, Mar. 16, 41 people from across Manitoba, and an Australian, took to the trails near Laurier. The group of 11 teams and numerous riders left the Marshall Butterfield farm for an eight mile ride to Scott’s Creek, in the Riding Mountain escarpment, for a wiener roast. The last time the Butterfields hosted a big ride was in 2005, when 22 people took part.

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I would like to thank everyone who came to my 90th birthday come and go tea. It was so nice to see everyone. Thank you for the cards, flowers and gifts. Elsie Chemerika _____________________ Thank you to everyone for your kindness and thoughtfulness on the loss of husband, father and grandfather.

Special thank you to Dr. Monica Sonea, Dr. Sandra Wiebe, home care workers and nursing staff at Neepawa Hospital. Our gratitude to Clarke's Funeral Home. We will remember everyone's caring acts. The family of John Allen. Marg, Lionel, Gordon-Andrew, Reece, Taylor & Makayla.

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Obituary Elizabeth Madill Elizabeth Madill went to be with her Lord and Saviour on March 14, 2019. Beth passed away with her family by her side at Third Crossing Manor in Gladstone, Manitoba.

Her family is comforted in knowing that she will be reunited with her beloved husband, Tom. Beth was born February 8, 1933, on her family farm at Plumas, Manitoba. At the age of 17, Beth married Tom, the love of her life. They were married on November 20, 1950 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Together they worked side by side on the family farm, raising four children.

Beth welcomed everyone into her home and always had the kettle on. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her family and friends have fond memories of her baking and crafts.

Many homes are graced with her lovely needle work and quilts.

Left to mourn her passing are her children Wanda (Paul) Low of Stonewall, MB; Howard Madill of Victoria, BC; Tanya (Don) Kunzelman of Plumas, MB; and Pat (Laureen) Madill of Brandon, MB; grandchildren and great grandchildren Madeline, Charles, Christopher, Tasha, Alex, Katrina, Connor, Ward, Drew, Isaac, Aspen and Margot; siblings Sam (Ellen) Leitch, Isabelle (Clarence) Madill, Gordon (Cathy) Leitch, Alice Hassleback; as well as many extended family members, neighbours and friends.

Beth was predeceased by her husband Tom; her sister Eileen and brother in law Tony Hassleback.

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Obituary Bernice Elsie Flatt (nee Bohn) November 19, 1933 - March 12, 2019

Mom was born on November 19, 1933 on the SW section 13-1812W (Glenella Municipality), which is currently Frank & Dianna Bohn's Farm. Her parents were Gottlieb & Elsie Bohn (nee Gartz) of Waldersee, MB, she was the oldest of 4 children, 1 sister & 2 brothers. Mom attended Grass River School.

On June 6, 1953, she married Edward Flatt at Christ Lutheran Church, Waldersee, MB. She often talked about having her wedding dance in the loft of her dad's new barn, which was pretty special to her.

They continued to farm on the NE 7-18-11 for 3 years.

In 1956, they moved to Brandon and made that their home until 1961. Once again, they returned to the farm and later on, moved to NW-19-18-11. In 1983, Mom & Dad moved to Glenella, MB and operated the Glen Café until 1986. Mom continued to enjoy her retirement in her small country town of Glenella, MB. Mom loved her life, she had a great group of friends that would meet every morning for coffee, played cards at the senior center, weekly bingo and knitting. She enjoyed gardening and if you went by her house, you were sure to see many pots of flowers that decorated her yard. Of course, her pride and joy was her "red geranium hanging baskets", which were her favorite.

Mom’s faith & family got her through some real tough times, losing her daughter Lisa, husband Eddie, and daughter-in-law Lorraine, but she always pushed forward.

Mom’s personality was so special and unique, she taught us kids to always try to be humble & kind, be happy with what life gives you and that money does not buy you happiness.

Early Tuesday morning on March 12th, Mom was found peacefully at her residence. It gave us peace knowing that this is exactly how she wanted to leave this life on earth.

As each day goes by, we miss you even more and realize that our lives will never be the same, but in saying that, we are extremely blessed to have had you as our mom and grandma for all these years. Your memories will forever live in our hearts and we will continue to share these with our families, as part of you will always live in us.

Mom’s memory will be cherished by her children Brian, Jason (Mackenzie); Howard (Valerie), Heather (Konrad), Maggie & Konnor, Jana (Rene), Bennett & Ayla; Darryl (Karen), Tara, Sean & Adam; Brenda (Morley), Shane (Jolene), Tyson, Justin (Jenna), & Landon; also Mom’s sister, Jean McBride; brothers Ken Bohn (Anne), Frank Bohn (Dianna); sister-in-law Ruth Bohn and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank all the staff at Third Crossing Manor and Pastor Vosper for the compassion, care and love they showed Beth during her final days.

Mom was predeceased by her husband, Eddie on Dec 30, 1993; daughter Lisa on April 14,1985; daughterin-law Lorraine on July 18, 2010; brothers-in-law Jim McBride, John Bohn; sisters-in-law Flora Gartz (Bill) & Janet Belton (Larry).

Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the Zion Lutheran Church, Plumas with Pastor James Vosper officiating. Interment followed at the Plumas Cemetery.

Funeral Service was held on Monday, March 18, 2019 at 11:00 am at the Christ Lutheran Church, Waldersee with Pastor Jim & Hilde Vickers officiating. Interment followed at the Waldersee Cemetery.

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Obituary STUART GORDON BRIESE 1946-2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Stuart Gordon Briese on March 12, 2019, age 72, at his home in the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford. He was the much loved Dad of Karla Sawchuk (Leonard) and Kallan Briese (Kendell), Grandpa to Taylor and Karlee, stepdad to Dana Craig & Colin Craig, and partner to Barb Harris.

Stuart was born in Neepawa, MB on May 6, 1946 to Lloyd & Trudy (Harrison) Briese. He attended Dumfries School and NACI. He lived all his life on the farm with the exception of a couple of years working in Winnipeg.

He was very proud of his children and their accomplishments and his grandchildren, who brought joy to his life. He coached minor and intermediate baseball and managed a minor hockey team for many years and enjoyed supporting his children in all their activities.

Stuart’s roots were in agriculture. He was a proud farmer, owning and operating a 4th generation grain, hog and cattle farm since 1975. He received the Conservation Farm Family award in 1996 and the Environmental Stewardship award in 1997.

Stu had a lengthy political career and spent twenty years as councillor for Langford, between 1986 and 2006, eight of which he served as Deputy Reeve. In May of 2007, Stu was elected to the Manitoba Legislature as MLA to the Ste. Rose constituency. He was re-elected in 2011 for the newly created electoral division of Agassiz. His vast political experience and rural knowledge enabled him to be a fierce and effective exponent of his community.

He was the recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for Outstanding contribution to Municipal Government in MB. Over the years, Stu contributed to many committees and boards, both provincially and locally. Provincially, he served on the Prairie Grain Roads Committee, Infrastructure Selection Committee and Assiniboine River Management Committee. He also sat on the Assiniboine Delta Aquifer Board, Tire Stewardship Board and Manitoba Community Services Board. From 19921998 Stu served as director on the Board of Union of Manitoba Municipalities and from 1998-2004, as Vice President, then President of AMM. As past president of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities and former director of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Stu advocated for municipal government on numerous issues over many years. Stu was proud to have been involved with legislation policies pertaining to land use planning and environmental sustainability during his participation on the Consultation on Sustainable Development Implementation Board. Locally, he served on the Minor Hockey Board, Curling Club Board, Yellowhead Complex Board and for 20 years, on the Neepawa and Area Planning District Committee.

Stuart was an avid reader, a Blue Jays fan, enjoyed curling, loved to travel, was a real people person and always enjoyed a good visit. He was a member of the Elks Lodge and Royal Canadian Legion. We shall remember him for his love of family, farming and farm life, and his interest and concern for his community and his province. He was a great joke and story teller and historian!

He will be lovingly remembered by his sisters Wanda Long, Karen Janzen (David) and their families. Also treasuring his memory are his Aunt Lillian Sangster, many treasured nephews, nieces, cousins, neighbours, former colleagues and many friends. He was predeceased by his parents Lloyd and Gertrude (Trudy) Briese, his infant brother Wayne and his brother-in-law Brian Long.

Funeral Service will be held in the Neepawa United Church on March 23, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with Rita Friesen officiating. Interment to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Beautiful Plains Community Foundation, Box 486, Neepawa, MB, R0J 1H0. White’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Obituary Regina Maria Reiner It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt, on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at the age of 92 years, at Third Crossing Manor, Gladstone, with her family by her side.

Mom was born in Horst, Netherlands, on October 15, 1926, and immigrated to Canada in 1928. Mom was one of six children born to this family. She was the last to pass away.

Mom was predeceased by her husband, Bernard; infant daughter; parents John & Hendrika Pubben; sister Nellie Laberge (nee Pubben); sisters-in-law Pearl and Martha Reiner and Martha Pubben; brothers-in-law Maurice Laberge, Reiner brothers Delbert, Joe and Hughie; brothers Jack, John, Peter and Sam; nephews Ovila, George, Vern and Leo; and niece Henrietta.

Mom is survived by daughter JoAnne (Ken) Oswald, their children Shawn (Joel) Oswald, Lane and Riley; Shelly (Karl) McKenzie, Sydney and Ayden; Shannon Campbell (friend Ray), Chelsey, Heidi and Kaytlin; son Wayne (Ruth) Reiner, their children Jennifer (Darcy) MeLoney, Colt and DJ; David (Sheena) Reiner, Chloe, Bentley and Astyn; Kevin (Jody) Friesen, Dalton, Courtney and Tristan; Kenny (friend Anita); son Murray (Wendy) Reiner their children Stacey (Mark) Ferguson, Owen, Alex, Trisha (Arwit) Sawadsky, Elizabeth, Freya; son Richard Reiner (friend Gina), Jordyn; Aimee Love, Tyler Reiner (friend Ali); as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Mom immigrated to Canada in Halifax, Nova Scotia in May 1928. There were three other families that immigrated at the same time with the Pubbens – the Guertzs, Kuyps and Keysers. These families stayed connected over time for many years. Mom was almost two years old when she arrived in Canada. The Pubben family suffered many hardships through the first years. It was the neighbours and Indigenous people, who kept Mom’s family alive the first winter, because it was too late to plant a garden and crop. They moved around to several places and her dad bought the farm in Plumas.

At a young age, only in grade 8, Mom stopped attending Plumas Elementary and worked for Fred & Anne Moore, cleaning their home and then later working in Moore’s store. She did this to bring money home to help the family.

Mom married the love of her life, Bernard Reiner, on June 10, 1946. They were married for 70 years and 3 months. Their marriage was blessed with 4 children and one stillborn daughter.

Mom was an avid gardener, did up many preserves for the family for the winter. She loved to sew, knit and crochet. She entered in all the events held at the Plumas Fair every year, and won many prizes. As well, they raised chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese and pigs, and ran a cattle and grain farm.

Mom was very active in St. Theresa’s RC Church. She was treasurer of the C.W.L for 34 years. She was involved in many fall suppers, bake sales and teas. Mom was very strong in the Catholic faith. When St. Theresa’s Catholic Church closed down, they attended mass in Neepawa at St. Dominic’s. Dad and Mom attended mass regularly, until Mom’s health deteriorated and they no longer could.

Mom was an active member of the Plumas Senior Citizens Club. She loved Monday night bingo, bake sales and teas, monthly pot luck suppers, cards and shuffleboard.

Mom participated in afternoon and evening bowling for years at the Plumas Moonbeam bowling lanes.

Mom and Dad lived in the East Tupper District until they retired and moved to Plumas in the fall of 1988.

On September 19, 2015, they moved to Centennial apartments in Gladstone, as Mom’s health was deteriorating. They lived there for one year. Then Mom moved to Third Crossing Manor in Gladstone, where she resided until her passing.

A special thank you to Dr. Mona and Dr. Lauralyn, all the staff at Third Crossing Manor, plus all Home Care workers through the past 10 years.

Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 22, 2019 at 11:00 am at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church in Neepawa, with Interment at the Riverside Cemetery.

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Gun Ammo/Reloading Auction Fri March 22 @ 5PM

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Engagement Ken & Belinda Stewart of Neepawa are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Kailee to Kurtis son of Doug & Glenda Dyck of Winnipeg, MB. Kailee & Kurtis will be married on May 25, 2019 in Neepawa.

A wedding shower will take place on Sat., April 6, 2019 at the Brookdale Drop-In Centre from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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

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

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RECEIVING 9AM – 4PM PLEASE HAVE EID PAPERS FILLED OUT NO TACK SOLD BY AUCTION DESIGNATED AREA PROVIDED FOR PRIVATE TREATY TAILGATE TACK SALES

For more info call Tara Fulton manager at the mart 204-385-2537 Licence #1108

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Maximum 20 hr/wk for 6 month period.

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Salary based on experience.

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is presently inviting applications for

FULL TIME HOME CENTRE CLERK For our Home and Farm Centre located in Neepawa, MB

Duties to include, but not limited to, customer service, processing customer transactions, stocking, merchandising, product knowledge and general housekeeping duties. Will be required to assist part time in the Yard as needed.

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• Previous lumber/hardware experience would be an asset but not required Closing Date: Friday, March 29, 2019 We offer career advancement opportunities, competitive compensation, benefits package, company matched pension plan and learning/development opportunities If you are interested in joining our team, please send your cover letter and resume to: Attention: Glenda Finkewich – Human Resource/Health & Safety Manager Email: g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop.com Or mail to: Box 879, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 www.neepawagladstonecoop.com We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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ValleyView Ag is seeking equipment operators and truck drivers for this upcoming spring.

Requirements: - previous floater experience - Class 1 licence - able to work long hours and weekends - have strong customer relation skills - leadership and time management skills - able to work unsupervised This position will start early April and could be full time for the right applicant. We offer competitive wages.

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Boyd Farms requires labourer/equipment operator for the up coming season. This position can be part time or full time year round work. Applicant must have previous experience operating farm equipment, posses a class 1 license or be willing to obtain one.

Duties will include but not limited to - spraying - picking stones - harrow/tractor operater - hauling grain/fertilizer - equipment maintenance - hauling water We offer competitive wages and benefits.

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McLaughlin GM offers a competitive wage and benefits package.

Please apply in person, by mail to 154 Main Street West, Neepawa, MB, R0J 1H0 or by email to mclaughlingm@mts.net

The Rural Municipality of Rosedale The Rural Municipality of Rosedale is seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent leadership skills for the position of

Public Works Foreman The RM of Rosedale is an agricultural based municipality situated in western Manitoba encompassing approximately 300 sq. miles and includes seven urban communities.

A detailed job description including the function, duties, responsibilities, authority as well as the skills and abilities will be made available to applicants upon request or can be viewed on our website at www.rmrosedale.com

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For more information please contact Tara at 204-385-2537 or 204-870-9524

Part time Museum Curator Interest in working in museum environment, experience working with public, supervision of staff, grant preparation, bookkeeping an asset.

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is presently recruiting for

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Cargill is presently recruiting seasonal yard workers for the upcoming 2019 Spring season. Applicants must posses a Class 5 driver’s license. Class 3 with air would be an asset but not necessary. Contact Gary at 204-386-2075 or email resume to gary_rossnagel@cargill.com

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Essential qualifications include: • Grade 12, GED or Mature High School Diploma • Experience in progressive management and supervision of staff (3 permanent employees) • Experience operating, maintaining, and repair of maintenance equipment such as (motor graders, trucks, trailers, tractors, riding mowers, small engines) • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail and internet with the ability to learn new technology • Must hold a current Class 1 driver’s license • Experience with Client Service and Public Relations • Experience in the preparation of and adherence to budgeting processes • Understanding of and experience using GIS systems and GPS equipment and programs • Physically capable to perform duties as assigned Preference will be given to those candidates that possess the following: • Minimum 3-5 years Management Experience (Municipal Environment) • Post-secondary education in construction, business management or civil engineering desired • Water Treatment 1 Certification • Knowledge in predictive maintenance programs and conditions monitoring Asset Management programs is desirable • Additional training or safety certificates (such as COR Certification) would be an asset This is a permanent, full-time management opportunity with duties performed in office and/or at various outdoor locations within the RM of Rosedale.

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume clearly indicating how you meet the above qualifications and references by 4:00 p.m. Monday, April 8, 2019 by mail, fax or email to: Rural Municipality of Rosedale Attn: Kara Sylvester, CAO Box 100, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Phone: 204-476-5414 Fax: 204-476-5431 Email: rosedalecao@mts.net Website: www.rmrosedale.com We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

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Notice PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FINANCIAL PLAN 2019

Box 339, 275 Hamilton St. Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Ph (204) 476-7603 ~ Fax (204) 476-7624 neepawacao@wcgwave.ca ~ www.neepawa.ca

Council of The Municipality of Glenella – Lansdowne will be accepting tenders for the hay for the following parcel: One-year term

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Tenders should be marked “Tender” and submitted to the municipal office at the following address by noon on Monday, April 8th, 2019. Highest bid not necessarily accepted.

Dated this 14th day of March, A.D. 2019 Wendy Wutzke, CMMA Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of Glenella – Lansdowne Box 10, Glenella, MB R0J 0V0 Phone 204-352-4281 Fax 204-352-4100 Email: rmofglen@inetlink.ca

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Notice UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

On the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive representations from any persons who wish to make them in respect to the following matter: TOWN OF NEEPAWA BY-LAW NO. 3190-19 being an AMENDMENT to the TOWN OF NEEPAWA ZONING BY-LAW NO. 3184-18, as amended.

HEARING LOCATION: Town of Neepawa Municipal Office, 275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, MB DATE & TIME: April 2, 2019 at 7:15 PM GENERAL INTENT OF BY-LAW NO. 3190-19 To rezone a portion of land from “AR-R” Agricultural Restricted-Residential Zone to “RS” Residential Single Unit Zone.

AREA AFFECTED: An area of land described as Pt. NE 28-14-15 W, Block 1, Plan 35600, in the Town of Neepawa as shown outlined in a heavy solid line on the map below.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff Braun, Neepawa & Area Planning District 275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, Manitoba Phone: 204-476-3277 • Email: jeff@neepawaareaplanning.com

of Municipal Pesticide use Permit

Public notice is hereby given that the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford (including Sandhills Golf & Country Club and all subdivision within the municipal boundaries).

RM of Cornwallis and the Town of Carberry intent to conduct the following Pesticide Control Programs during 2019: 1. To control noxious weeds on road allowances and boulevards within the municipalities. The projected dates of application will be from May 1, 2019 to October 31, 2019. The Herbicides to be used include: · 2, 4-D Amine · 2, 4-D as 2-Ethel Hexylester · 2, 4-D Mecoprop-P Dicamba · Aminopyralid · Aminopyralid Metsulforen-Methyl · Dicamba · Dichlorprop, 2 4-D · Laceticacid · Iron · Glyphosate · Difufenzopyrt Dicamba · Clopyralid · Triclopyr · Aminocyclopyrachlor Metsulfuron Methyl · Aminocyclopyrachlor Chlorsulfuron · Gateway & Hasten NT (Surfactants) 2. To control the following insect pests including grasshoppers, mosquitoes, elm bark beetles, cankerworms etc. The proposed dates of application for these programs will be from May 1, 2019 to October 31, 2019. The insecticides that may be used include: · Malathion · Sevin XLR (Carbaryl) · Vectobac (BTI) · Eco Bran Bait (Carbaryl) · Delta Gard (deitametherin) The public may send written submissions or objections to specific programs within 15 days of this publication of this notice to the department below: Manitoba Conservation and Pesticide/Fertilizer Section, 123 Main Street, Suite 160, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 1A5

PUBLIC NOTICE - NOTICE OF HEARING ROAD CLOSING BY-LAW NO. 3189-19 NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Subsection 290(2) of The Municipal Act that the Council of the Town of Neepawa has scheduled a public hearing at the Municipal Office, located at 275 Hamilton Street, in the Town of Neepawa, in Manitoba, on Tuesday the 2nd day of April 2019, at the hour of 7:05 p.m. to consider a By-Law for the following purpose: To close as a Public Road or Highway the following: All those portions of Public Lane in Block 118 of Plan 256 NLTO contained within the limits of Parcel A, on a plan of survey of Part SE ¼ section 33-14-15 WPM, prepared by Timothy William Longstaff, MLS and on deposit in the NLTO as 0140/19.

To convey title of the above mentioned portions of Public Lane, once closed, to Neepawa Kinsmen Senior Housing Inc. NOTICE is further given that a copy of the proposed By-Law is on file in the office of the Chief Administrative Officer of the Town of Neepawa, at the Municipal Office at 275 Hamilton Street in the Town of Neepawa, in Manitoba and on the municipal website at www.neepawa.ca NOTICE is further given that during the public hearing the Council of the Town of Neepawa will allow any interested person to make representation, ask questions or register an objection.

Dated at the Town of Neepawa this 5th day of March A.D. 2019.

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On the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive representations from any persons who wish to make them in respect to the following matter: TOWN OF NEEPAWA BY-LAW NO. 3191-19 being an AMENDMENT to the TOWN OF NEEPAWA ZONING BY-LAW NO. 3184-18, as amended.

HEARING LOCATION: Town of Neepawa Municipal Office, 275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, MB DATE & TIME: April 2, 2019 at 7:10 PM GENERAL INTENT OF BY-LAW NO. 3191-19 To rezone a portion of land from “RM-1” Residential Multi Unit 1 Zone & “RM-2” Residential Multi-Unit 2 Zone to “CC” Central Commercial Zone.

AREA AFFECTED: An area of land described as Lots 3-5 & 25-32, Block 118, Plan 256, in the Town of Neepawa as shown outlined in a heavy solid line on the map below.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff Braun, Neepawa & Area Planning District 275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, Manitoba Phone: 204-476-3277 • Email: jeff@neepawaareaplanning.com

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Public Notice is hereby given pursuant to subsection 162(2) of The Municipal Act that the Council of the Town of Neepawa intends to present its financial plan for the fiscal year 2019 at a public hearing: April 16, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.

Council Chambers of the Town of Neepawa, 275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa.

Copies of the Financial Plan and additional information can be viewed online at neepawa.ca under Notices or at the office at 275 Hamilton Street during regular office hours (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

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Local Improvement Plan 1/18 By-Law No. 3185-10 The Council of the Town of Neepawa has scheduled a public hearing to be held in the Council Chambers of the Town Office (275 Hamilton Street) on April 16 2019 at 6:30 pm to present the following local improvement plan: PHASE II WASTE AND WASTEWATER ENVIRONMENTAL ASSET INTEGRATION PROJECT The Town of Neepawa is currently pursuing the expansion and upgrading of the lagoon system to accommodate community growth and increase resiliency for the future of residential, commercial and industrial developments.

Phase 1 of the lagoon is underway and includes the rehabilitation of the first secondary lagoon cell with a new clay liner and berms as well as the building to house the technology. Funding for Phase 1 is already in place by way of existing reserves and provincial and federal grants.

Phase 2, to which this expenditure and borrowing pertains, includes the implementation of the full MBBR system, the decommissioning of the primary and secondary cell (which includes sludge removal, conversion to storm water retention and compost), installation of the aeration systems in the reformatted cell, and the addition of the UV components for wastewater treatment.

The total cost of Phase II is projected to be $5,000,000.00. The Town has identified and is pursuing 3 possible funding sources for this project (Manitoba Water Services Board, the new Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program and Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund). Council is seeking borrowing authority of up to $5,000,000.00. However, Council will not proceed with this Phase II, unless one or more of the above mentioned grants is received, which would reduce the amount to be borrowed. $5,000,000.00 borrowed over a 15-year period at an estimated interest rate of 5.25% results in annual payment of $489,885.74. The local improvement taxes to be levied under this proposal are to be calculated on the portioned value of all assessable property in the Town of Neepawa, encompassing all taxable, grant-in-lieu and otherwise exempt properties within the Town of Neepawa, by way of a mill rate. Per the 2019 Preliminary Assessment Roll ($489,885.74 / 208,078,190), a mill rate of 2.354 mills will be required.

Calculated on a residential property valued at $100,000 (portioned $45,000) an estimated $105.93 local improvement tax will be levied annually for 15 years.

The annual maintenance costs associated with the local improvement proposed herein will be covered under the annual Utility Budget of the Town of Neepawa with associated sewage rates subject to PUB approval.

A written objection may be filed with the Chief Administrative Officer, at 275 Hamilton Street prior to the commencement of the hearing. At the hearing, Council will hear any potential taxpayer who wished to make a presentation, ask questions or register an objection to the local improvement plan.

All objections, written or verbal, must be filed prior to the adjournment of the hearing and must include the name, address and property description of the person filing the objection, and the grounds of their objection.

Copies of the local improvement plan are available at the Town Office or @ www.neepawa.ca

Dated at the Town of Neepawa this 19th day of March A.D. 2019, and issued pursuant to Section 318 of the Municipal Act. Colleen Synchyshyn, CMMA - Chief Administrative Officer Town of Neepawa 204-476-7603

“Everyone has a role to play in making our roads safer, and that’s why we want to hear from all Manitobans about their concerns,” says CAA Manitoba president Tim Scott. “Our annual CAA Worst Roads campaign has influenced change for over seven years by taking input and bridging the public’s interest in the state of good repair of our roads and bridges. In fact, a recent survey of CAA Manitoba members showed that 90 per cent of respondents were concerned about the state of Manitoba’s roads. Moreover, nearly 75 per cent of CAA Members believe that not enough is being done to maintain roads, and that repairs are not occurring in a timely fashion.”

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ing connectivity for commuters, fixing infrastructure, focusing on safer roads, and includes cycling lanes and increasing transit options. A well-balanced road user program will reduce the wear and tear on Manitoba’s infrastructure and taxpayers’ pocketbooks.

“Properly maintained roads and a healthy transportation system translates into safer travels, a healthier economy and efficient delivery of goods and services,” says Raymond Chan, Government Relations, CCG Club Group. “From our analysis, further delay in road repairs leads to greater costs for governments and has a direct financial impact to the public.”

Worst Roads are classified as having potholes, crumbling pavement, poor road signage, limited or non-existent cycling

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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!!

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Private sale at $145,000 361 William Street This home is ideal for a small family. Spacious, eatin kitchen includes fridge and stove, nice sunny living room and side room that could make a child’s bedroom. Three piece main floor bathroom. Large loft style bedroom upstairs that is divided into two sections.

Large double lot (66’) and single car garage with good back lane access. Partially finished basement with a family room. Gas forced air heat, upgraded wiring and 100 amp electrical panel. Located very close to high school, Yellowhead Centre and the new day care.

Phone Ken at 204-476-6214 or Christine at 204-476-0420 to view the home.

or walking infrastructure, traffic congestion, or limited crossing opportunities.

Mark Cohoe, Executive Director of Bike Winnipeg, sees a variety of issues that need attention.

“When people vote in the CAA Worst Roads campaign, they should think of how the roads affect people walking and cycling along our streets as well as those driving along them. Potholes are very dangerous for someone on a bike, and new bike facilities provide a tremendous improvement in safety, comfort and connectivity. That’s

where CAA’s Worst Roads campaign comes in – people on bikes can have their voice heard on infrastructure safety by nominating roads,” says Cohoe.

Voting runs until midnight on April 16, 2019. Manitobans can nominate their Worst Road online at caaworstroads. com or through the CAA app. Voters can identify themselves as motorists, cyclists, pedestrians or transit riders and pinpoint a particular stretch of the road for crumbling infrastructure, safety and congestion.

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COMING EVENTS ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE SALE! Huge spring event!

Largest of the season. Over 220 tables! Friday, April 5, 4pm-9pm and Saturday, April 6, 10am-4pm, $7 per person. Assiniboia Downs, 3975 Portage Ave., Winnipeg. Great selection, door prizes and FREE PARKING. Ph: 204-478-1057

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AUCTIONS FABRICATION FACILITY – Battleford, SK. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 8 in Saskatoon.

11.1+/- Title Acres, 43,821+/Sq Ft Fabrication Facility.

Ed Truelove: 306.441.0525; Brokerage: Ritchie Bros.

Real Estate Services Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

FOR SALE BATTERIES FOR EVERYTHING. Automotive, farm, construction, ATV, marine, motorcycle, golf carts, phones, tools, radios, computers etc. Reconditioned, obsolete and hard-to-find batteries. SOLAR equipment. The Battery Man. Winnipeg. 1.877.775.8271 www.batteryman.ca Caught you looking! Reach over 413,000 Manitoba readers weekly. Spring is coming. Book your Spring Announcements, Events, Sales, Employment Opportunities, Auctions, Wanted Ads, For Rent, Volunteer Opportunities, etc. People rely on these classifieds to find what they need.

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Call this newspaper NOW or email classified@mcna. com for details. MCNA (204) 947-1691. www.mcna.com WANTED WANTED: OLD TUBE AUDIO EQUIPMENT. 40 years or older. Amplifiers, Stereo, Recording and Theatre Sound Equipment. Hammond Organs, any condition.

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OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT / FOR RENT Office space for rent, former Minnedosa Medical Clinic.

2,200 sq. ft., 8 offices and reception area. Will renovate to suit needs. Ideal for daycare centre. Call 780-619-8349, email huygheholdings@ gmail.com STEEL BUILDINGS STEEL BUILDING SALE ...

"BIG BLOWOUT SALE – ALL BUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR!" 20X23 $5,977.

23X25 $5,954. 25X27 $7,432. 30X31 $9,574.

32X31 $9,648. One End Wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036 www.pioneersteel.ca EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES / HELP WANTED Dream Job! Live in caregiver/ housekeeper. Summers in Winnipeg and winters in the tropics. Call 204-997-4629 ANNOUNCEMENTS What appears to be the will of God about the manner of keeping the Sabbath Day? There are two general rules laid down in Scripture for our guidance, and by them all questions must be decided.

It must be kept as a day of rest, and, it must be kept holy.

It ought not to be forgotten that it is "the Sabbath of the Lord our God" . J.C. Ryle.

On behalf of the Canadian Lords Day Association. www. clda.ca

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SERVICES GUIDE

Dog Grooming

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Dog Grooming

JaSon SElby 204-841-4682

Experienced groomer - Neepawa and area.

Now accepting small and medium sized clients.

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Call for appointment and info

Maureen Turner 204-476-0336

Full service with or without a haircut

Construction Siding, Decks, Finishing Work, Custom Woodworking, Etc. For All Your Carpentry Needs

For all your residential and farm building needs

Welding

Twilight

Custom Welding

Black Steel, Stainless Steel & Aluminum Mig, Tig & Stick Welding Machining, Steel, Stainless Steel, Alum, Brass Custom Pre Cutting Steel, 6 ft. Shear Shop Manager – Dave Wollman Jr. Ph: 204-476-5784 ext 223 Cell: 204-841-4606 • Fax: 204-476-5784

Construction

Rough Lumber

Full dimension Corral Planks and Windbreak

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NACTV Showcase Concert returns

Submitted NACTV Media Release

NACTV’s Annual Showcase Concert will be on May 16 at Neepawa’s ArtsForward and will be taped before a live audience at Neepawa’s ArtsForward. Participating performers will be required to gather pledges as they have in past years. All acts will be shown on NACTV at a later date in a “Telethon” format.

The annual showcase has been a mainstay fundraiser for NACTV and is combined with the Annual Business Canvass.

Jean Borchardt, who has done the canvass for years, will be gathering some helpers for the 2019 campaign. Letters will be going out to all area businesses seeking support for the station.

NACTV is a community owned television station that can be seen on Bell/ MTS (592 and 30) and locally on WCG 12. NACTV reaches over 550,000 homes across Canada and can now be viewed, globally, online at www.nactv.tv.

Interested performers may obtain pledge forms at the NACTV studio at 423 Mountain Avenue in downtown Neepawa.

Volunteers can also drop in or phone 204476-2639 to help out with the business canvass or to volunteer at the concert.

NACTV is always looking for people who would be willing to video events with their own camera equipment or with the studio digital cameras. Call, email or drop in to learn more about how you can help your local TV station.

New care home an option

continued from page 11 For more information about the Managed Care Option and if you are eligible, visit PMH’s website at prairiemountainhealth. ca/managed-care-option.

Local private care home a possibility Not only does Daughter On Call provide the services needed for seniors to stay at home, they also have several care home locations for when staying at home is no longer an option.

“We now have three private care homes in Brandon and two in Carberry,” FreemanCampbell said. “Our homes will never have more than 10 clients living in them; we have rooms available for couples to ensure they can stay together. Clients can move in at any age and with any health or mobility disorder.

DOC can do everything for your loved ones in our homes that they could have done in a [government] Personal Care Home – but with a staff ratio of one to four, our clients receive lots of one on one time with the staff.

Neepawa may be considered a location for DOC to build one of our homes, if there is a need. If anyone is interested, they should call Charlie at 204-725-6629 or email her at charlie@daughteroncall.com.” If there is enough interest shown within the community, a care home in Neepawa could potentially be added to their list of locations.

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YOU AND YOUR HEALTH

ADVICE FOR A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE

Benefits of Being Active

A good night’s sleep makes you smarter

By Dr. Beth Melendy NEEPAWA CHIROPRACTIC

With the development of electricity, our environments went from 12 hour days of light, reliant primarily on sunlight, to 24 hours of available light in our indoor spaces. The industrial revolution also interrupted our sleep with development of shift work. We all know how important a good night’s sleep is, but what exactly is sleep and why is it so important for optimal function?

Stages of sleep Stage one– The lightest stage of sleep. Eye movements will be slow. This is the drowsy stage, where you can easily be disrupted. Muscle tone and brain activity begins to slow from the awake stage. In this stage, people can experience the sensation of falling or hypo-tonic muscle jerks.

Stage two– In this stage, awaking does not occur as easily. Slow eye movements stop and brain activity slows further with bursts of rapid

activity. The rapid activity bursts are thought to protect the brain from awakening.

In this stage, body temperature decreases and heart rate slows.

Stage three– This is deep, non REM sleep, known as “dead to the world” sleep.

This consists of slow brain waves called delta waves. This is the restorative stage of sleep where the body heals both physically and psychologically. In this stage, waking up is rare. Sleepwalking, sleep talking and night terrors occur in this sleep stage. During this sleep stage, the body releases growth hormone to help repair the stresses of the day.

Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep– This is the dreaming stage of sleep. The brain activity is increased when compared to that of stage two and three. Awakening can occur more easily in this stage. Waking up in this stage leaves you feeling sleepy and groggy. During this stage, heart rate and blood pressure increase. Body temperature become harder

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to regulate. This is when vivid dreams occur. If woken during this stage, you are able to recall dreams easier.

Muscle paralysis occurs in this stage to prevent the body from acting out dreams and injuring one’s self.

Sleep begins in stage one and then cycles into stage two, then three and back through two then one, followed by REM sleep. This cycle can take 90 to 120 minutes to progress through.

Adults will have about five cycles through the night. In earlier cycles stage three, deep sleep takes more time in the cycle. Later in the sleep cycles (earlier morning), stage two and REM dominate.

Sleep and optimal learning Procedural skills: Many studies have revealed a relationship between memory, learning and REM sleep.

When learning procedural memory tasks such as math, sleep can have an impact on how you retain that learning. When you learn new complex procedural

memory tasks, the night after you learn, there will be an increase in brain activity during REM sleep. This also occurs in the third and fourth night after learning, but not in the second night of sleep. Interrupting REM sleep in the first, third and fourth night can therefore have an impact on one’s ability to recall and perform new learned tasks.

Physical skills: When learning new physical skills, such as how to tie your shoe, skate, ski, any sport, or musical instrument, stage two sleep is most important for learning. Stage two sleep is concentrated in the latter half of sleeping, so early morning.

When learning new athletic skills, waking up too early in the morning can have a negative impact on retention of new skills.

Causes of REM sleep disturbance Now we know how important sleep is for the brain to learn, here are some main causes of REM sleep disturbance:

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Alcohol Booze is a substance known to directly disrupt REM sleep. It affects learning new information and alcohol consumption can interfere with retention of information. Studies show that students consuming alcohol on the weekends when learning in post secondary institutions will have decreased learning and retention.

Shift work Another impact on REM sleep, and thus learning, is shifting your sleep schedule.

If you delay going to bed by four hours, you will not have the same REM sleep. We are creatures of habit and sleep routine is no different.

Your body gets REM sleep when it expects it. People who have shifting sleep schedules will have challenges when learning and processing new, complex information.

Activity Fact: There is also a strong relationship with sleep and pain processing. People with poor quality of REM sleep have a higher chance of also experiencing chronic pain.

REAL ESTATE

Why aeration is important for a healthy lawn Submitted METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION

Oxygen is essential for the roots of grass to breathe and grow strong enough to support healthy lawns. But according to the Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, compacted soil can produce a decrease in oxygen content that can make it hard for roots to thrive. Soil compaction can result from a number of activities, including walking on grass or driving or park-

ing vehicles on grass. When soil is compacted, it breaks into small particles that reduce the amount of pore space in the soil. That makes it hard for water, oxygen and nutrients to get through, threatening the strength of the roots and putting the grass in jeopardy. Aerating a lawn can help homeowners foster strong root growth and healthy grass. When to aerate may be contingent upon local climate, so homeowners who suspect the soil in their yards is compact should consult with a local landscaping professional to determine the best time to aerate their lawns.

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Rural Outlook North Cypress-Langford look at recreation funding MARCH 22, 2019

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North Cypress Langford’s council met on Monday morning, Mar. 11, at 9:00 a.m., with Reeve Adriaansen in the chair, and all councillors present, except Drayson. Also present were CAO Jones, ACAO Fraser, and Development Officer McEntee.

First business was to hold a Public Meeting to discuss By-Law 1/2019, to repeal Special Service By-Law 6/2018, the By-Law that enabled a levy for recreation support services for the five recreation districts.

Four objections had been received by e-mail, and there were two ratepayers present in person. Though all the requirements of the Municipal Act for notification were met, by an unfortunate oversight, the Notice had not been posted on the Municipality’s website, and a hurried entry on the Facebook page on Friday afternoon was all the notice that some people received for a meeting on Monday at 9:05 a.m. Several of the objectors noted that in the present climate of communication, a notice in the Carberry paper, was not sufficient, especially for residents of the

Langford Rec District, who look mostly to the web, their phones or Neepawa for their information.

The problem that By-Law 1/2019 was drafted to address is that an unexpected side-effect of setting up the individual Special Service Levies was a drastic reduction in funding for a couple of districts, resulting from provincial exemptions from special levies for certain industries. The only way to restore the historical funding levels was to cancel the special levies and return to funding the Rec Boards from the general taxes. The intended procedure is for each Rec Board to maintain their own bank accounts and submit a budget to the Municipal Council, and have it pass through the normal budget procedure. It is expected that the budgets submitted should match up with historical funding levels. Having the local boards set priorities and reserve levels themselves saves administrative time at the municipal office.

Because of the short notice they experienced, interveners from the Langford Rec District were afraid that they were losing their directed levy in favour of putting money into Recreation

facilities they wouldn’t use.

In fact, the disposition of Langford Rec funds would remain in the hands of the Langford Rec Board, and would be used as the Langford Rec Board members decide– probably to support Neepawa facilities. Funding levels would not be affected.

From the number of opposition letters, and the questions of the ratepayers present for the meeting, it was realized that there had been a lack of communication. As Councillor Olmstead pointed out, in her Ward 4, people do not get the Carberry paper, or visit Carberry, nor do they even get acceptable internet. She offered to put up physical notices in Neepawa, Wellwood, Edrans and Austin.

The soonest a meeting can be called after the required two insertions in the paper is on Apr. 4, and the venue will be the Brookdale Drop In.

requirements for a second dwelling on AG zoned land, Council approved his going ahead with the application.

Perry and Kathy Peters have a 9.94-acre property at SE33-13-15 on which they would like to site a 4,800 sq. ft. building to house growpods for the cultivation of cannabis. This would be a specialized agricultural use, which is approved in the AG zone, but would require some changes, as the 9.94-acre property would no longer be considered a rural non-farm dwelling, but an agricultural property with an accessory structure.

A further variation order would be required to enable the Specialized Agricultural use to be carried on at a site of less than 20 acres. Without commenting on the specific use, over which a municipality may have no jurisdiction, approval was given to make the necessary applications.

Planning matters: Robert Smith is seeking permission to establish a second dwelling on his property for his son, who will be the fifth generation of Smiths to farm the quarter.

The son has farming plans of his own, and will also help his parents with their farming. As this meets the

Unfinished business: The tenders are in for the Firehall Expansion Project.

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The Building Committee and the Fire Department have discussed them and recommend the tender of Candor Steel for a steel building at $787,395.41. Council accepted the tender, with the costs to be shared 50/50 with the Town of Carberry. The replenishing of the reserves from which this will come will be a major feature of upcoming budget discussions General business: A question was raised whether there could be a reduction in the hookup charge for water in the Strawberry Lanes development, now that the infrastructure is in place. The standard $16,400

charge still applies, however, because of the need for a reserve for maintenance, and to maintain fairness.

Communications: Rita Friesen wrote to ask that Council reconsider their refusal to approve the second rural non-farm dwelling on the Drader property at SE22-13-15WPM. Council agrees with her feelings about the family’s wishes, but is restricted by the firm regulations of Community and Regional Planning. They will write a letter expressing sympathy with Drader’s request, but not approval of the application as presented.

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E-mail: agassizmla@outlook.com

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MARCH 22, 2019

A fair for the whole family

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press

The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair (RMWF) will be back at the Keystone Centre for its 112th year, from Mar. 25 to 30.

The fair has a tradition of providing fun for every age, with entertainment, education and vendors to keep everyone happy. “Something we’re really proud of is that we’ve got from the youngest children to seniors well into their 90s that are regulars at our fair,” noted Ron Kristjansson, general manager of the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba, the organization that runs the RMWF. According to Kristjansson, about 100,000 visitors come to the fair every year.

“It’s a reasonably consistent number from the last years,” he stated. One thing that has changed a bit over the years is the reach of the RMWF. “I think we’re drawing from a little wider area than we were a few years ago,” he noted. “It’s a more diverse group, we’re getting a lot of people from the eastern part of the province come out to Brandon and have a visit throughout the week. That’s great to see.”

Can’t-miss attractions The fair has a wide variety of attractions, from original features that have been consistent highlights since the beginning, to new shows that just can’t be missed. One of the original draws of the fair that’s still a major part of it is the equestrian attractions.

“The various pieces of our horse shows are something that we’ve been doing for many, many years,” noted Kristjansson. “Of course, barrel racing at the beginning of the week... And then we’ve got world caliber showjumpers coming again, all week long is a great lineup of jumping horses performing... We’ve got big draft horses,” he listed.

There is also an educational side of the fair that’s been around for a long time. “We’ve got a huge ag awareness education area where people can meet farm animals and learn a bit about what it means to be a farmer, get some facts directly from the farmers, from people that are directly involved in the production of our food,” Kristjansson said. “There’s more and more interest in our population, I think, in recent years. Knowing where our food comes from is more

of a priority for people and we’re very proud to bring the people to Brandon that can provide firsthand information.”

There is also a range of entertainers, performing their shows for all ages. “We’ve got jugglers and magicians and illusionists and musical entertainment,” Kristjansson relayed. “We’ve added some more local flair to our music,” he added. “Brand new this year is our Woof Jocks canine all-star show.

They’re a group from Ontario and we’ve done a lot of work looking at them and we’re really excited to see what they bring.”

Trying new tech As well as sticking to the classics, RMWF is also implementing new technology to enhance visitors’ experience at the fair. “Just last week, we launched the new app,” Kristjansson revealed.

“People would like to be able to access things neatly and quickly on their phone, so I really think this is something that’s going to take off. We’ve just started now getting our schedules and information in. Some of our trade show guys are on there so that you can actually, in some cases, order from one of the vendors and they’ll have it ready when you get to their booth. So we’re really excited to see how that moves forward for us.”

The app features a map of the fair, so people can easily find vendors, shows or attractions. It also lists vendors, food and merchandise available, to help people discover things they might have missed. The schedules will be updated as often as possible to keep people informed about event times.

It also allows people to post reviews, share their experiences and even enter social media contests.

Lots to do behind the scenes Leading up to the RMWF’s opening day, volunteers are hard at work, putting together all the components that make the fair. “It’s an incredible amount of work.

We have a huge volunteer base, we have eight full time staff... and literally hundreds and hundreds of volunteers,” Kristjansson noted. “We have many who volunteer hour after hour doing anything that needs done. For a little over a month now, we’ve had volunteers and a few of our temporary staff cleaning and painting and

rebuilding our announcer stands and our ag education pieces. It’s a never ending process, it just goes from one thing to the next.”

Not only are they preparing for opening on Monday, the Provincial Exhibition is also looking to next year already. “Planning next year’s fair is part of the process for this year, because the entertainers or judges or those kind of participants that are maybe not available this year for one reason or another, they go on a list to be contacted or maybe we’ve signed them up already to be part of the fair next year,” Kristjansson said.

Visitors can also prepare for the fair ahead of time.

Kristjansson encourages anyone planning to come to RMWF to check out the website, royalmanitobawinterfair.com, or download the app to see the schedules and attractions featured this year.

Gladstone Auction Mart Cattle Market Report Mar. 19, 2019 Steers

4-500 lbs.

5-600 lbs.

6-700 lbs.

7-800 lbs.

8-900 lbs.

900+ lbs.

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Heifers

4-500 lbs.

5-600 lbs.

6-700 lbs.

7-800 lbs.

8-900 lbs.

Cows

$ 1.90- 2.16 $ 1.80 - 1.96 $ 1.70- 1.88 $ 1.50 - 1.76 $ 1.50- 1.61 $ 0.60 - 0.825

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George & Annette Lees 306-455-2612 Corey & Tasha Lees 306-577-9971 www.glenlees.com

C&T Cattle Co.

Chris & Tina Lees 306-577-7370 Kurt Lees 306-421-8318

For more information or catalogues contact: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd 306-220-5006 info@tbarc.com

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P.O. Box 263 Arden,MB R0J 0B0

1-204-841-2046

tristarcattleco@gmail.com

Simmental Bulls For Sale by Private Treaty, Many Homo Polled and Dilutor Free.

Please Contact Tom at (204)841-2046 for information or stop by the farm anytime.

Also look for our consignments at Transcon's Cattle Country Bull Sale on Saturday, April 6th in Neepawa.