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Town inks deal for sale of 46 residential lots

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press The Town of Neepawa has made a monumental sale of the former CN property to a housing developer. On Tuesday, June 18, Tow n Council approved the sale of all 46 residential single lots to Lilyfield Properties Inc. The purchase price for the lots is $1.725 million.

Lilyf ield, a division of Stone Cliff Builders Inc., who are based out of Steinbach, had previously bought land on the former CN property and moved ahead with the development of a new 24 unit seniors housing complex, just west of the new fire hall. That project is estimated to be completed by the fall.

‘This is perfect!’

Neepawa mayor Bla ke McCutcheon told the Banner & Press that this deal is a tremendous step forward for the community.

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The Neepawa Bird Sanctuar y now has a few newborn residents.

Clover, the sanctuary’s mama goat, gave birth to three new kids on June 16.

However, the fluffy newcomers won’t be making the sanctuary their permanent home. As part of the sanctuary’s fundraising efforts, the baby goats are to be raffled off in a “getyour-friend-a-prize” style.

In this case, it’s “get-yourfriend-a-goat!”

Those purchasing tickets are to enter the name of a friend who would like to care for a goat. However, if you want to buy a ticket to support the sanctuary, but don’t know whose name to enter, there is one name all are welcome to write.

“Nicole Synchyshyn– from the Town Office– has given permission to put her name in the draw,” relayed Brenda Ferguson, sanctuary board member. “So if you don’t know who to put, write her name.”

Tickets will go on sale starting mid-July, with the

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Time for a snuggle puddle! The three kids at the Bird Sanctuary got nice and cozy, settling down for a nap.

draw date set for Sept. 14.

“The tickets are $2, and we’re hoping to raise about $1,800 from those sales,” Brenda explained. “The money will go towards solving our well issues and assisting with up-keep.”

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a tour of the sanctuary in exchange for a donation.

For those preferring an edible option to provide support, the sanctuary will begin selling pizzas on a regular basis during the fall.

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By K. Jackman-Atkinson Neepawa Banner & Press Spruce Plains RCMP are investigating a major theft at a Neepawa business. Sgt. Mark Morehouse confirmed that on June 3, at about 11:30 pm, approximately $50,000 in cash was stolen from the Vivian Motor Hotel, in Neepawa. The theft took place during business hours and the money stolen from a safe located in the business.

Morehouse said the theft is still under investigation. “We have good leads,” he said, adding that they are gathering suspects. Morehouse encouraged businesses to not store large quantities of cash on site and to vary their routines to make them less reliable.

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The Vivian Motor Hotel, in Neepawa.

Residential lots sold for $1.725 million Continued from Page 1 “This is perfect. I’m so excited about this. What’s great about this is that all the infrastructure is paid for and we’re going to be able to move forward on it. I think we’ve had a good working relationship with [Stone Cliff owner and operator] Dimitri Schiller on the 24-unit apartment block. He has some really good ideas on what he wants to do there and he’ll be bringing the type of housing that this community

has been searching for, for a lot of years. I think this is definitely the last piece of the puzzle,” stated McCutcheon.

This land has been available for purchase since 2013, when the Town purchased the property from CN Rail for $450,000.

That amount, along with the total costs of installing water and sewer on the property, will be covered by the purchase price.

There is no specific start time for the residential construction to begin, but Mc-

Cutcheon is optimistic that there will be a fair portion of housing built and in place within the next two years.

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‘Bayanihan spirit’ pulls together last-minute celebration

Neepawa to celebrate Filipino Heritage Month on June 22

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press “Bayanihan spirit,” a Tagalog term, meaning to work together with one’s community, is what’s pulling together a celebration of Filipino culture in only two weeks. June of 2019 is the first official Filipino Heritage Month in Canada, recognizing Filipinos in Canada and Canadians with Filipino ancestry. In honour of this official designation, members of Neepawa and area’s Filipino population have come together to plan a last-minute event.

Set for Saturday, June 22 at Riverbend Park, the day’s activities will include a small foot parade at 3:30 pm, assembling at 3:00 pm at the Yellowhead Centre; an opening ceremony at Riverbend at 4:30 pm, featuring words from local dignitaries; a taste of Filipino cuisine; traditional Filipino games and entertainment. “This is really something that’s not only for the Filipinos and Canadians of Filipino ancestry, but for everybody,” explained Myla Ignacio, one of the event organizers. “We have been the recipients of this wonderful community welcoming us and not only welcoming us, but really doing something to make everybody be comfortable and then making sure that we are a part of this community. So this is something that can give back.”

Ignacio explained that a discussion that started in a group chat among several active members of the local Filipino community was what brought the idea about. There were concerns that it might be too late to plan something, but everyone in the discussion agreed they could pull it off. “So the following day, I talked to the mayor, Colleen and Jodi [at the Town of Neepawa office] and asked if we are going to be permitted,” Ignacio explained. The Town made time for a short meeting with her, to discuss when, where and what they wanted to do. The next day, they already gave her the permits she needed for the parade and using Riverbend Park and asked what else they could help her with. “The mayor was really into it!” Ignacio noted.

Ignacio and two more organizers, Lyane Cypres and Van Afuang, began talking to the Filipino community in the area, asking if they could help out. “We tapped [into] the Filipino community and they are very responsive and they are going to give for the food. Because we don’t have a

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She estimated they have around 50 volunteers to help with different aspects, from music and dance entertainment, to the meal, to a biking club that will join the parade. “This is actually everybody’s work and you can just see this Bayanihan spirit,” Ignacio said. “So when you say ‘Bayanihan’, this is what Filipinos would do when somebody’s needing something, everybody would just pool into their resources… Just really helping each other.”

For anyone wanting to join in the Bayanihan spirit, to help out in some way, Ignacio said that the biggest help would be to assist in cleaning up after the event. “We don’t want the Town to not let us use [the park] again,” Ignacio explained.

“Even just the presence of people [helps], just being there and enjoying with the rest of the community,” she added.

People are asked to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets, mosquito repellent, sunscreen, bottled water and extra shirts, in case the Filipino games get a bit messy. “We encourage [people] to wear the Philippine flag colours, which are blue, red and white and yellow,” Ignacio added.

Ignacio noted that the Filipino community would like to do this annually. They hope to give themselves more time to plan next year, but she added that they didn’t want to skip it this year, no matter how short notice it was. “You don’t want to miss this one, because this is the first ever [Filipino Heritage Month], right? And we really wanted [to] be able to do something,” she said. “Canada officially recognizing what the Filipino community was able to contribute in this great nation is really something. We are so honoured and grateful for that,” Ignacio expressed. “We just say, ‘mabuhay, kita kita tayo’– ‘we’ll see each other there’. So we hope everybody will really have a grand time at this!”

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by Chad Carpenter

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ike many councils, the Town of Neepawa council is faced with big decisions, and soon. What has been rumoured for a while, that is major change in the Town’s cemetery perpetual care policy, is coming to a head. To many, a cemetery policy might seem like a small deal, but in Neepawa’s case, it is both an emotional and expensive policy to maintain. It has been said that the Town of Neepawa spends more on the care of graves, on the dead, essentially, than they do on the living, if you look at Neepawa’s somewhat skimpy recreation budget.

The details of Neepawa’s cemetery problem have been clearly reported over the years and no doubt more information and opinions will be aired going forward.

Neepawa’s cash crunch over cemetery expenses may not be replicated in other towns, but every town and RM has an “elephant in the room” issue, or perhaps two or three. Some areas have huge drainage issues. Many have a shrinking population issue.

Due to a dropping population in some areas, it is becoming more and more difficult to do upkeep on roads. Many communities struggle with maintaining rec facilities. If it weren’t for volunteers donating huge amounts of time, money and even food, many rec facilities would just close down. The volunteer efforts are occasionally supplemented with government, foundation or corporate grants. All that aside, there is never enough to get everything done that a community requires.

Every observer of rural Manitoba trends and history can recall a community, or a number of

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Big decisions

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RIGHT IN THE CENTRE

Ken Waddell communities, that once were much larger and more active than they are now. It is a great puzzle to figure out why and how some communities grow, some have declined and some have actually disappeared. To use a rather ancient example, how many people know where Totogan was?

Neepawa held on for decades as a service community because it had a large farming area around it. A community alongside a park or a large lake has locational advantages, but then the community only has people on one side, not surrounding it. In Neepawa today, four industries form the economic backbone of Neepawa, namely the pork plant, the wood plant, the education industry and the health care industry.

Many years ago, Rivers benefited from the air base and when it closed, it was major blow. Today, the community still benefits from farming, from industry and ironically, its proximity to Brandon is an economic benefit. The arrival of Heritage Co-op by taking over the food store is a very good thing.

The rehab centre is another plus.

Regardless of the size or location of a community, there needs to be an individual and collective will to keep the place looking good. It is amazing how many

locations collectively tolerate the accumulation of garbage and junk. It’s also amazing, in spite of all the education we have had about picking up garbage and recycling, the amount of trash that gets dropped.

I saw a mildly disturbing event last weekend. A couple of older people were walking four dogs.

They had plastic bags along and a pooper scooper. They were walking in a well mowed area along a railroad track. Instead of bagging the doggy droppings, they scooped them up and flung them onto the railway track. Now, I know I am being picky here, but really! The chances are slim, but what if another person walks along the railway, or a worker has to do some repairs on the track?

The point is, everything is about decisions and sometimes, decisions can be messy. It’s important to make the right ones and not just toss the mess aside for someone else to clean up.

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he Canadian beef industry took a bit of flack in the regional media last week. It’s part of a larger problem— many Canadians have lost their connection to the farm and how food is produced. They don’t know what Manitoba cattle producers are actually doing and why turning our province’s pastures into fields of soy might not be the best idea.

Last summer, a study was pub- MY lished in Science PERSPECTIVE titled, “Reducing food’s environmental impacts through produKate cers and consumers”. The study Jackman-Atkinson consolidated i nter nat iona l data from five environmental indicators, 38,700 farms and 1,600 processors, packaging types and retailers. The study concluded, “The impacts of the lowest-impact animal products typically exceed those of vegetable substitutes.” The study also points out that while livestock take up 83 per cent of farmland, they only produce 18 per cent of the world’s calories. Some of the more prominent news coverage ran with pictures of cattle grazing on slashed Amazon rain forest and pushed the need to switch from animal to plant proteins.

There are extremely damaging ways of producing meat, including grazing illegally slashed Amazon rainforest, but what gets considerably less attention is the role that animal agriculture plays in helping to conserve the environment and species at risk. The “Reducing food…” study found that the problems weren’t evenly distributed— looking at beef herds, the highest-impact 25 per cent of producers represented 56 per cent of the beef herd’s GHG emissions and 61 per cent of its land use. There is a large need for change among these producers.

One of the biggest positive roles cattle and other ruminant animals play is that they utilize natural resources that humans can’t. They break down the cellulose in grass for energy, this is something that many mammals, including humans, can’t do. It’s more complicated than just turning fields of grazing into crops, because not all land is created equal. All told, the FAO estimates that as much as 70 per cent of the world’s agricultural land can only be utilized as grazing land for ruminant livestock. This land has no other productive options.

Grazing animals play a vital role in the ecosystem and since the large herds that used to graze the plains no longer exist, today, domestic animals fill the role. The Canadian Wildlife Federation recognizes the more than 20 million hectares of pasture in Canada, which is important habitat to thousands of species of birds, mammals, reptiles, plants and insects. Some of the country’s largest conservation agreements cover pasture and at the Alberta/Saskatchewan border, beneficial cattle grazing has been one of the key factors in efforts to rebuild the decimated population of sage grouse. Sheep are being used to combat the encroachment of invasive plants and ensure the health of the tall grass prairie at the Living Prairie Museum in Winnipeg.

In our area, it’s not unusual to see prime crop land sell for $3,000 or more an acre, it just doesn’t pay to graze animals on such valuable land. It’s why as seed varieties and fertilizers allow more marginal land to be turned into something it really isn’t, more and more pasture is being converted into crop land, often after being cleared, drained and levelled.

Today, Canada’s cattle ranchers are producing more with less.

In 2011, it took 29 per cent less breeding stock, 27 per cent fewer slaughter cattle, 24 per cent less land and 15 per cent less green house gas to produce the same amount of beef as it did two decades before.

This is not an industry stuck in the past.

There are over 205,000 farms in Canada and their diversity is only a fraction of that seen around the world. This isn’t to say that there isn’t more we could all be doing, but to advocate that Manitoba’s pastures should be converted to fields of soy ignores the realities— those that can, or should, already have been.

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JUNE 21, 2019

We have what it takes

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ver the past five years, I have witnessed a for m of urban renewal that is unique to rural communities. One by one, small, older houses and the yards that surround them are being transformed into energy efficient, comfortable homes. Windows are replaced, insulation is added and durable vinyl siding replaces the wood that was there.

Some of the tasks are being done by professional contractors. Others are being done by the home owners and their friends.

But these aren’t your average “Do It Yourselfers.”

The work done is top quality. The projects are completed quickly and add significant value to the properties on which the houses are located.

Most of these home owners don’t work in the building trades. Their knowledge and skills have been acquired by working with trained people, reading, watching YouTube videos or just doing small projects around their homes. That experience gave them the confidence

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Neil Strohschein to attempt and complete major renovations with the help of talented friends and licensed contractors where necessary.

Their actions often motivate their neighbours to do the same. But not everyone has the financial resources to cover the cost of a major renovation. So people do what they can with the resources they have. Siding and trim are repainted. Windows are resealed. Existing flower beds are worked up and planted with perennials. Unsightly outbuildings are torn down.

The sites on which they stood are cleaned up and new grass is planted. In a year, the whole site will have been rehabilitated.

As we complete these projects, we learn a lot about ourselves and our neighbours. Every completed project is a testimony to the skills and talents of the

people who did the work.

Groups of people, working together, each doing what he or she does best, can do a great deal of good. They can maintain their homes, support their families and make incredible contributions to their communities.

And wherever we go in this country, we will find dedicated people who are doing exactly what I’ve just described.

That’s one of the things that makes this country so great. The average Canadian is a hard-working person who wants to live in peace and be free to work, to worship and to be in loving and caring relationships with family and friends.

Average Canadians aren’t looking for handouts from government or anyone else.

They want to earn their own money and then keep most of it so that it can be used to support their fam-

ilies and invest in community projects and services.

Average Canadians don’t mind paying taxes, provided that the rates are fair, that they apply equally to all people and that they receive fair value in services for every dollar paid in taxes and other fees. They don’t want to see tax dollars wasted giving financial support or other breaks to those who don’t need them; while seniors, children, veterans, the sick or those with physical or mental challenges who need our help are told that “our country cannot afford to give you what you need.” Canada is blessed to have a talented population. We have all the knowledge, all the insight, all the skills and all the resources to solve local problems at the local level with local people leading the way. Governments need to start trusting us. They need to get out of the way and let every citizen do what he or she does best to help solve our social, political and economic problems. We have the resources. We can do the job. We just need to be given the chance.

Home repairs 101

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his week, I was able to accomplish two home repairs that I had never needed to do before. Oh, they were basic, necessary, but really basic.

Minimal tools and only a little imagination required.

The first and more satisfying of the tasks was to tighten the toilet seat. You know how the tissue roll is usually off to one side and everyone kind of leans that way when reaching for it? It was that side that became loose. To begin with, I simply tightened the toggle and then came the day when that no longer sufficed. I got to wondering how the seat had been put on in the first place. With a little contemplation, I noted that there were tabs that could be lifted, and below them were the heads of the bolts.

So, actually, with a butter knife, I solved the problem of the twisting toilet seat.

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Rita Friesen Satisfying.

There has been more shifting and shuffling in my home. Back to me and my dogs for a bit. I am spring cleaning in a big way, like my mother taught me! Washing windows and walls, curtains and closets.

As I was taking the bifold door off the closet, I noticed that it was wonky. Putting it back on proved impossible. That silly little post in the corner was awry. I straightened, tried again, and then realised that the base of the door was cracked open and the pin would never stay in place. I thought I could live with a

door slanting, I couldn’t, or wouldn’t. Again, I thought it through. I would need glue, and clamps. Ever notice how quickly poorly stored glue goes concrete hard?

Now a trip to the hardware store. Side note here– if I get another go at life on this earth, I want to work in a lumber yard or hardware store. That should tell you that every time I foray into one of these establishments, I loiter. Examining the various glues, sizes and prices was entertaining. I selected one, walked a few steps, put it back and picked another one. Thankfully, no one asked to help, for that would

have spoiled my fun! I did pick one, one that promised instant success. I opted for the spring clamps rather than the screw clamps, protected the floor from any excess glue, and the wood from the bite of the clamps, and was more than satisfied with my first ever attempt to repair a bi fold door.

I am so thankful we all are different. I have friends that love to bake and cook for recreation and relaxation. I have friends that love to curl up with a book or pick up a paint brush, or play piano. I need them in my life. It’s not that I can’t do most of those things, it’s more that I don’t enjoy doing them. If I want to relax my mind, I walk the dogs or putter in the shop.

Can’t say that I have created any masterpieces, but I have extended the life of many a piece of furniture.

And had fun doing it. It was a great week.

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Observation

By Addy Oberlin t was windy when I sat outside on my deck. The trees were moving quite wildly and it reminded me of a verse in Psalms 96:12 . They were rejoicing and clapping their hands (Isaiah 55:12).

When I lived at the farm, I often looked out the window.

The grain was ripening and waving back and forth, as far as I could see. It reminded me of the time when I would stand at the edge of the sea in my birth country.

The waves were moving at all times, no matter how far away I looked. When the grain is ripe to be harvested, it looks almost white. “Lift up your eyes and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest” ( John 4:35).

We can hear music in nature. “With trumpets and sound of cornet, make a joyful noise before the Lord, the King.”

“Let the sea roar… let the floods clap their hands; let the hills be joyful together” (Psalm 98:6,7,8).

Let us listen this week to some of the sounds in nature and understand what the Bible teaches us.

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Thumbs up, thumbs down Thumbs down to the person/persons who tried to wreck the playground structure at the Franklin Hall!

Beryl Parrott Franklin, MB Thumbs up to the staff at the Evergreen Environmental Technologies site for their effort to recycle everything they can.

Muriel Gamey Neepawa, MB Thumbs down to individuals and companies that do not make the effort to separate garbage from recyclables.

Muriel Gamey Neepawa, MB Thumbs up to Ryan McLaughlin and McLaughliln GM for their continued support of NACI and many of its programs. Without your generous donations of your time for coaching, money for sponsorship and vehicles for transporting, a substantial cost would be added to our families. Keep up the great work in supporting the youth in our community!

Kelvin Hollier Neepawa, MB Thumbs up to all those friends and family who signed my pledge sheet and contributed toward NACTV’s Showcase. The response was overwhelming, not just for my pledge sheet, but the whole NACTV Concert and Showcase. It was so well done and I’m sure myself and all the other performers were feeling very appreciative of all the time and energy that went into putting this all together. The telecast took place on June 13, but will be reshown on June 23, I’m told. At the same time, I’d like to say thumbs up to all the businesses who supported our 2019 NACTV business campaign.

There are still some who have not responded for one reason or another, some have been out of town, but I’d like to thank you for your continued support and ask you to send in your donation as soon as possible.

Jean Borchardt Neepawa, MB Would you like to send a thumbs up or thumbs down to an individual or group in the community?

Please send it our way. Submissions must include a name and must be under 100 words. We want to hear from you!

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Helen Drysdale out of helen’s kitchen

Peru

Peru is located on the central western coast of South America, facing the Pacific Ocean.

It is made up of a variety of landscapes, from mountains and beaches, to deserts and rainforests. Most people live along the coast of the Pacific Ocean. The world’s largest rainforest, the Amazon, covers nearly half of Peru and it is home to the second highest mountain range, the Andes. The people of Peru are a mix of many different cultures, which include Amerindians, Spaniards, Europeans, Africans and Asians. Peru’s official languages are Spanish and Quechua, Aymara and other indigenous languages. Peruvian culture is primarily rooted in Amerindian and Spanish tradition. Most Peruvians follow the Catholic religion introduced by the Spanish. Peru is a unitary semi-presidential representative democratic republic.

At one time, Peru was the homeland of several prominent Andean civilizations, with the Incas certainly the most notable. The earliest evidence of human presence in Peruvian territory has been dated to approximately 9,000 BC. The region around Machu Picchu, including the Sacred Valley, Inca Trail and colonial city of Cusco, is rich in archaeologic sites, whose mysteries are still being discovered and revealed to the world today. The incredible architectural ingenuity of the Inca masons is seen in the mountain temples, palaces and homes they constructed, as well as almost 10,000 miles of roads, engineered functional bridges and aqueducts to transport their water. As many as 5,000 visitors a day visit Machu Picchu during high season, and close to 1 million people visit Machu Picchu annually. We could learn much from their building technics, as these sturdy structures have held up against the elements and natural disasters for hundreds of years. If you have time, look up pictures on Google of their impressive work.

In 1532, the Spanish conquistadors arrived in their quest for gold and riches up for grabs. With superior weapons and tactics and some Inca internal problems, they executed the people, extinguished their culture, and destroyed most of their cities. As well, the Incas were at that time hit by an epidemic of European diseases, such as smallpox, and in some places, a staggering 65 to 90 per cent of the population died from this invisible enemy. This innovative culture was scattered to the wind and all but destroyed. Mining became the main economic source for the Spanish and the remaining native population became its primary workforce, with the addition of African slaves. In 1854, slavery was abolished in Peru. It addressed its labour shortage by subsidizing the importation of Chinese labourers, or coolies. Not treated well, many perished. However, the third largest Asian community outside of Asia now exists in Peru.

Peru is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of natural resources. Gold, silver, copper, zinc, lead and iron are found across the country and there are reserves of oil and natural gas. Yet, Peru remains one of the world’s poorest countries. Artichokes, avocados, blueberries, coffee, cocoa, cotton, sugarcane, rice, potatoes, corn, plantains, grapes, pineapples, guavas, bananas, coca and mangoes are all grown and exported.

It is also the world’s second largest producer of coca leaf, a plant native to Peru used to make cocaine.

The four traditional staples of Peruvian cuisine are corn, potatoes, quinoa and legumes.

The potato, tomato and corn were originally from Peru and introduced to the “Old World” with the Spanish explorers. Numbering over 3,500, Peru has a mind boggling variety of potatoes. Quinoa is another ancient Inca food, which has become extremely popular world-wide in the last decade or so.

With the Pacific Ocean just off Peru’s coast, fish is abundant and prepared with imagination. Ceviche is a traditional fish dish. This is raw fish, marinated in citrus juice.

The acid in the fruit “cooks” the fish, which is usually spiced with red onion and aji pepper (Peruvian hot peppers).

So much of what is now traditional Peruvian cooking was inspired by cultures oceans away, with the colonists that settled in Peru. Chicken, pork and lamb were introduced to Peru 500 years ago, when the Spaniards came. The Chinese influence in Peru is in their national cuisine and Peruvians today love to eat chifa, a fusion of local ingredients cooked with Chinese recipes and technique. Originating from Peru, one of the most popular sources of meat is cuy (COO-ee) or what we know as Guinea pig. Cuy is a delicious delicacy best served with potatoes and salsa. Who would have thought!?

This potato salad is not a Peruvian recipe, but it honours the Peruvians who gave the world potatoes.

Three Potato Salad 1 - 1 1/2lb. bag of mixed baby potatoes, 1/4 cup sour cream washed 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut 1 tsp. salt in chunks 1/2 tsp. pepper 5 radishes 1 tsp. Mrs. Dash 4 green onions 2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar 1-2 stalks celery chopped fresh dill, if desired 3/4 cup mayo 8 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled Cook potatoes and sweet potatoes in salted water until just tender. Do not overcook.

Drain and cool. Cut into 1 inch cubes. Mix the mayo, sour cream, mustard, salt, pepper, Mrs. Dash and vinegar together. Mix into the potatoes, radishes, onions and celery.

Add the bacon bits. Toss gently. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Neepawa getting out from under its grave financial burden Decision made on perpetual care

A decision years in the making The examination of the Perpetual Care program

has been ongoing for several years, through many different configurations of town council. One of the more notable moments during the process was June 28, 2018, when a public meeting was held to discuss the issue.

The previous council and mayor made a presentation to just over 100 attendees, outlining the numbers associated with the program and def ining just what “perpetual care” actually is.

The province’s cemetery act def ines “per petual care” as, “the preservation, improvement, embellishment, and maintenance, in perpetuity and in a proper manner of lots, plots, tombs, monuments, or enclosures, in a cemetery or of compartments in a columbarium or mausoleum.”

In Neepawa, however, a local bylaw created in 1955 expanded on that def inition, stating that perpetual care could include an increased level of individual grave care and maintenance, including the annual planting and care of flowers, with the payment of a one time fee.

That one-time fee was just $5.00 in 1955, which equals

TAYLOR LAW OFFICE

LEN’S

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

After years of deliberations, a decision on the Riverside Cemetery’s Perpetual Care program has been made. On Tuesday, June 18, Neepawa Town Council announced that it would move forward on discontinuing the planting of grave site flowers.

The reason for the decision was related to the economics of providing that service far exceeded the amount brought in from the annual sale of plots and the interest from the perpetual care trust fund. The remaining cost was covered

by Neepawa taxpayers.

On average, a property owner would contribute $79.04 for every $100,000 of value on their property.

That amount would be an annual cost and in perpetuity, whether the homeowner had any intention of using Riverside Cemetery as their and their family’s final resting place or not.

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$48.23 in 2019 dollars. The cost was increased to $10 in 1957 and then $15 by 1961. It remained at that amount until 1987, when it was finally raised to $400.

The current cost of the one time fee is $1,500.

Over the course of that 2018 meeting, impassioned parties on both sides of the argument shared their opinions on the best way to proceed. Representatives took those perspectives under advisement.

Status quo not feasible Since that public meeting, administration with the Town of Neepawa has been studying the impact of the program’s grave site flower addendum and the ongoing cost associated with it.

In her presentation to council and the public on June 18, Town of Neepawa CAO Colleen Synchyshyn noted that research has found that under the current structure, the status quo for the cemetery was not economically feasible and that significant changes needed to be made.

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Area residents earn tourism awards Riders saddle up for

By John Drinkwater Neepawa Banner & Press

The 16th Annual Tourism Awards Gala was held at the Prairie Firehouse, Brandon, on June 5.

Of the 24 nominees submitted, two individuals from within the Banner & Press’ coverage area picked up awards. The Marketing Excellence award was won

by Chantelle Parrott, and Aspiring Youth– Maddy Grant, both residing in Minnedosa.

Having mainly been marketed as a retirement community and summer destination in the past, Chantelle Parrott, EDO of the Minnedosa & Area CDC, identif ied that a new brand was required to develop appealing highway signage advertisments and promotional materials.

This would enable the Town of Minnedosa to target young adults and families seeking an affordable, active and safe place to raise a family.

By engaging local shareholders and soliciting their feedback, the “Valley Life” brand was born and has captured the authentic

PHOTO BY JOHN DRINKWATER

Marketing Excellence award, presented by Colin Ferguson, President & CEO Travel Manitoba, to Chantelle Parrot at the Annual Tourism Awards Gala, held at The Prairie Firehouse, Brandon, on June 5.

vision and values of the Minnedosa community, resonating with both locals and visitors alike. With the development of the new brand has come a substantial increase in social media performance, increase in visitation to the community website and many more benefits. With media releases about the new brand, Minnedosa is beginning to become an up and coming destination and commun-

ity for millennials, which has generated even more interest in the community not only for tourism, but for living, working, and doing business as well !

In spring of 2018, Maddy Grant approached the Minnedosa Area CDC with her concept to create a series of three promotional videos focused on lifestyle and tourism, which would appeal to a young audience and portray Minnedosa as

a fun, active place to live and visit. She got to work coordinating interviews and f ilming local leaders at businesses, events and attractions, including Farmhouse 50, Inspire Studio, Rockin’ the Fields of Minnedosa, Ski Valley and Skate the Lake. In doing so, she managed to accomplish an engaging video series for the community that strongly conveys what she has known all along, that Minnedosa is more than just a summer tourism destination or retirement community. It is a four season destination with a unique lifestyle, healthy business environment and engaging community, where young people can thrive.

Other Award winners were: Prairie Firehouse, Brandon (Service Excellence); Costume Closet Volunteers, Virden (Volunteer of The Year); RM of Pipestone Recreation Development Area, Reston (Partnership); Tim Hortons Brier, Brandon (Event of The Year); National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration, Brandon (Indigenous Tourism).

Gladstone Music and Arts Festival results Submitted Gladstone Music & Arts Festival Young performers from the Gladstone, Plumas, MacGregor, Austin and Langruth areas shared their love of music and arts during the 89th Annual Gladstone Music and Arts Festival in April. The first half of the festival’s results were published in the June 14 edition of the Neepawa Banner & Press, the rest are as follows.

•Classroom Action Songs and Singing Games: Kindergarten to Grade 2, Gladstone, Grade 2JG (Gold Seal Certificate); Grade 3 to 5, Gladstone, Grade 3 (Gold Seal Certificate).

• OR F F Ensemble: Grades 1 to 3 Gladstone,

Grade 2AG (Gold Seal Certificate); Grades 4 to 6, MacGregor, Grade 5 to 6 (Gold Seal Certificate).

• C l a s sr o om C hoi r/ Chorus: Kindergarten to Grade 3, Gladstone, Grade 3 (Gold Seal Certificate); Grades 4 to 6, Gladstone Grade 5 (Gold Seal Certificate) •School Choir/Chorus, Open: Gladstone, Grade 4 to 6 Choir (Gold Seal Certificate).

•Vocal Group, Family and/or Friends: Sveinna Bjarnarson, Caitlyn Fehr, Rylee Wiebe & Regan Winters (Medallions).

• Commun it y Choir, Vocal Ensemble or Chorus:

Neepawa Choraliers (Gold Seal Certificate).

•Vocal Solo: 12 & Under, Regan Teichroeb (Medallion); 18 & Under, Vanessa Sawatzky (Medallion).

•Vocal Solo, Traditional Folk Song: 12 & Under, Piper Kinley (Medallion); 18 & Under, Vanessa Sawatzky (Medallion).

•Vocal Solo, Canadian,

18 & Under: Madison Teichroeb (Medallion).

•Vocal Solo, 20th/21st Century English Art Song, 18 & Under: Vanessa Sawatzky (Medallion).

•Vocal Solo, Contemporary Folk/Popular: 12 & Under, Regan Teichroeb (Medallion); 18 & Under, Linsey Sollner (Medallion).

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charity barrel race

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press

Once again, the successful charity barrel race to benefit Crohn’s and Colitis Canada is coming to Neepawa. The Manitoba Barrel Racing Association recognized event, called It Takes Guts, is set for June 23 at 2:00 pm at the Beautiful Plains Agricultural Fairgrounds.

It Takes Guts is in its sixth year and to date, has raised almost $40,000 for research into cures and treatments for Crohn’s and colitis. Lori Cathcart, one of the event’s organizers, said that they raise between $7,000 and $8,000 every year. Half of the entrance fee, which is $50 total, goes to Crohn’s and Colitis Canada and the other half goes into a pot for the prize money. In addition to the money from the competitors, they also raise funds through a 50/50 draw, concessions and silent auction draws.

Cathcart said that about 100 riders compete each year and they expect to see the same again for 2019. In addition to the adult riders, there will be 10 riders aged

10 and under competing at the beginning of the day’s events. There were 10 prizes donated to the event for kids, so they capped the entries at that number. Cathcart noted that there was quite a few more than 10 kids interested in signing up, so they might open the entries up more next year.

The adult barrel racers will be ranked in four divisions, based on times of the runs. There will be a belt buckle, along with prize money, for first place in each division and smaller prizes going down to sixth or seventh place, depending on the number of entries.

Cathcart noted that they get very consistent support from several businesses in Neepawa and the surrounding area and from the individuals who come out for the event. Anyone wanting to come watch is invited to do so, there is no charge to attend. “It’s really just about a day of fun and raising funds for Crohn’s and colitis, and awareness, because it is a disease that is becoming more prevalent in this part of the province,” said Cathcart.

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Looking Back

JUNE 21, 2019

1969: Walter Zeke new president of Lions Club

By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

110 years ago, Tuesday, June 22, 1909 Some lines of business cannot be carried on at all except by advertising, auction sales and entertainment, for instance.

To get the crowd is the main thing. That is what advertising accomplishes.

But advertising cannot keep the crowd coming unless advertisers give the people something worth their while– and just as advertised.

Lewis James, suspected of wife murdering in Winnipeg, was sent to jail for refusing to answer questions.

Indians at Hazelton, B.C., resent the intrusion of the white man and threaten hostilities unless aboriginal rights are better respected.

Helen Keller has written to the biennial convention of the American Association of Workers for the Blind, in session at Columbus, O., begging them not to spend too much energy squabbling over systems of print, but to take up in earnest the more important problem of how to prevent blindness.

A great stink has been raised by and concerning a cow that died at a strawstack near Glendale school a few weeks ago. It appears that said cow strayed from the premises of her owner and laid down for her long, last rest on the soil of a stranger who repudiates all right to the “unearned increment” and maintains t hat t he smel l, which he has no inclination to smother, belongs to the public. Nobody seems to know what to do, but instinct and common sense and the public health act proclaim the desirability of burying the carcass at once. If process by law be followed, much time will be wasted and greater expense placed on the municipality.

100 years ago, Friday, June 20, 1919 Germany has not yet signed the peace treaty, though some modif ications have been made by the allies. It is believed that Germany will receive greater concessions.

Premier Borden has introduced a new naturalization act whereby many persons of alien enemy birth will forfeit their citizenship.

90 years ago, Friday, June 21, 1929 A cairn erected on the site of Fort La Reine was unveiled in Portage la Prairie on June 12, La Verendrye built the fort in October 1738.

80 years ago, Tuesday, June 20, 1939 Discovery of a widespread plot to assassinate King Carol of Romania has been uncovered and six members of the outlawed Nazi guard have been arrested. Several other members of the government were also marked for death.

70 years ago, Thursday, June 23, 1949 John Simpson, pioneer o f Ne e p aw a , w ho i s believed to be the town’s oldest l iv ing resident, marked his 93rd birthday last Thursday, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. Wemyss. He enjoys fairly good health, is active and takes interest in affairs of the town. He has been a resident in Manitoba for 71 years.

60 years ago, Tuesday, June 19, 1959 N. R. Crump, president of the Canadian Pacific R a i l w a y C o m p a n y, received t he Ju l ia n C . Sm it h med a l “ for ach ievement in t he development of Canada” from Dr. K. F. Tupper, retiring president of the E ng i neer i ng I nst it ute of Canada. The medal, awarded by the Institute since 1939 to Canadians judged to have done the most in the last year for t he nat ion’s prog ress, was presented to M r.

Crump at the opening dinner of the Institute’s 73rd annual meeting at Toronto’s Roya l York monday evening, June 8.

50 years ago, Thursday, June 19, 1969 Un isex fash ions, identical for men and women, seem to be putting down roots for a lengthy

stay in the marketplace, The Financial Post states.

T hey are becom ing popular in London and New York , a nd h ave been sold by at least two clothiers in Montreal for some time. Now they have been adopted by a 33-store chain selling women’s appa rel i n Ma n itoba, Ontario and Quebec.

Young women currently raiding boy’s and men’s shops for their smaller sizes, therefore, may soon have a dif ferent place to shop. The chain is Fairweather’s, which for two years has been owned

by D ylex D iver s i f ied (1967) Ltd. Walter Zeke became president of the Neepawa Lions Club at installation ceremon ies conducted at a banquet held last Wednesday evening and was presented w it h a pres ident’s but ton by ret i r i ng president E d Salway.

40 years ago, Thursday, June 21, 1979 A year ago, manager Bill Taylor talked of retiring from Prendiville Wood Preservers in Neepawa.

But the company was planning to expand, so “Timber Bill” decided to stay until the move was well underway.

Last Friday, June 15, Bill Taylor worked his last day at Prendiville, ending a 16 year career in the poletreating business.

Editor’s note: Taylor had 18 years of prior experience selling lumber in Mather, Man., later mov ing to Boisseva in where he joined Morton Timber Co. Five years a f t e r s t a r t i n g t he r e , Morton Timber decided to relocate to Neepawa.

T h ree yea r s later, i n

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New Lions Club president Walter Zeke (left) receives a president’s button from retiring president Ed Salway (right) at a banquet in 1969.

1971, Prendiville Wood Preser vers bought out the Morton Timber firm.

Taylor was active in the Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce and was instrumental in starting t he Touc hwo o d Pa rk concept. He was also a trustee on the Beautiful Plains School Board.

30 years ago, Tuesday, June 20, 1989 The McCreary/Alonsa Health Centre has a new do c t or, D r. R a njo d h Rehal, who began his f u l l t i me pr a ct ice i n McCreary, June 1. Rehal will also have clinics in Alonsa every Monday.

Before Rehal’s arrival, the town had been without the services of a full-time doctor since March 31 when Dr. duPlooy left McCreary to practice in Neepawa.

20 years ago, Monday, June 21, 1999 Police arrested a Nova S c o t i a m a n Ju n e 9 , charging him with three counts of fraud, one count of stolen property and one count of break, enter and theft.

Posing as a travelling salesman, the man broke into a home in the RM of L a ng ford, stea l i ng the homeowner’s wallet, which contained a debit card.

The debit card was used to wrack up over $3,500

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Status quo not an option for Riverside Cemetery

Continued from page 6 The issues of cost were not simply the purchase of the flowers, but also the large amount of time spent by labourers planting and maintaining the f lowers over such a large area of land.

From a legal standpoint, the Town indicated that it does have the right to alter the parameters of perpetual care, if it infringes on the well-being and interests of the municipality as a whole. With all that under consideration, it was found that in the face of increasing costs and f inancial infeasibility, the Town has fulfilled its commitment to provide flowers on graves to the best of its ability over the years.

Upon receipt of the

administration’s recommendations, town council voted to move forward with Neepawa mayor Blake McCutcheon saying that this was a tough decision for council to make, but that it had to be done.

“I have so much respect for our council to step up early in our four year term and make such a big decision and a difficult decision at that. But, when you see the numbers, as a council, we had to move forward using f inancial competence. Another four years like this, we’d have spent a large portion of taxpayers’ money,” said McCutcheon.

As for what will replace the planting of f lowers, council did stress that more permanent options will be pursued. Examples cited included a memorial garden,

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Notable background on the Riverside Cemetery Cemetery history

1877 - First burial ( James Graham) 1898 - Property sold to the Town of Neepawa 1955 - By-Law approved for the provision of perpetual care ($5.00/lot sale) 1957 - Perpetual care fee increased ($10) 1961 - Perpetual care fee increased ($15) 1987 - Cemetery came under direct authority of the Town 1987 - Perpetual care fee increased ($400) PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

The flowers as they appeared at the Riverside Cemetery on Tuesday June 17.

with flowers planted in a centralized location. Special monuments or gardens for war veterans and other notable grave sites were also suggested. McCutcheon said the grounds will still be something Neepawa can be proud of.

In regard to the repay19063AR1

ment to those who purchased perpetual care, anyone who has not yet used the service will receive a full refund. Then, anyone going back to 2015 will receive a pro-rated refund on the annual sales of what it cost.

Operational costs (2010-2014)

Annual sales 2010 - $43,193 2011 - $50,727 2012 - $40,443 2013 - $45,520 2014 - $45,624

Operational expenses 2010 - $186,792 2011 - $181,787 2012 - $198,710 2013 - $213,524 2014 - $251,963

Looking at the most recent available five year period from 2010-2014, there were 408 interments. 224 were residents of the Town of Neepawa (54.9 per cent), while 184 were non-residents (45.1 per cent).

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Wasagaming Community Arts (WCA) is now open for the summer. The business houses an art gallery to show off artists’ work from around Manitoba and Canada. They also have a gift shop, where local artists’ work can be purchased.

WCA displays several exhibitions throughout the season, the pictured works are part of the Textile & Fibre Artists of Manitoba collection.

Top left: An oil on canvas painting, by Garett Beatty, entitled Knights of the Wicker Duck.

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Canada Day Celebrations!

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Delaloye wins in Carman

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JUNE 21, 2019

Young golfers flocking to Neepawa NGCC seeing positive response to youth programs

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

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Hayden Delaloye picked up his second victory of the MJT season on June 8 and 9 in Carman.

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

The 2019 golf season just keeps getting better for Neepawa’s Hayden Delaloye.

The 13-year-old has picked up his second victory of the year, shooting a 5-over par 76 at a one day Maple Leaf Junior Tour (MJT) event in Carman. Last month, Delaloye won an MJT sanctioned event held at the Portage la Prairie Golf Club.

Over the course of the 18 holes, Delaloye accumulated

five birdies and three pars to secure the victory. Due to his win in Carmen, he has secured an invitation to the 2019 Future Champions Golf Callaway World Championships, set for Palm Desert, California from July 13 to 17. But before that tournament takes place, the next event of note for Hayden will be an MJT event at the Glendale Golf & Country Club in Winnipeg. That tournament is a two-day event, set for June 26 and 27.

The Neepawa Golf and Country Club’s (NGCC) Grow the Game Initiative is living up to its name. The program, which offers free golf to all youth less than 16-years-old, was launched back in April and is a one of a kind endeavour for the Westman region. NGCC general manager/ CPGA golf pro Landon Cameron said the response to it over the last two months has been exceptional.

“There’s been quite a bit of interest, both locally and from surrounding areas.

We’ve had fathers and sons and mothers and daughters coming from other places to play, where maybe they wouldn’t have come before.

So, junior golf out here has definitely been stronger than it has been in previous years,” stated Cameron.

Grow the Game was made possible through a sponsorship agreement between the NGCC, the

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Neepawa Golf and Country Club general manager/CPGA golf pro Landon Cameron and members of his staff teach a group of youngsters the basics of the game on Friday, June 14.

Neepawa Dry Cleaning & Laundromat and Guinn Brothers Memorials. Cameron was quick to acknowledge those two local businesses for stepping up and supporting Grow the Game.

Big numbers for junior golf lessons Another project that has seen a big boost in

interest this year has been the Friday golf lessons for kids. This is a program that Cameron and staff have operated for several years, that teaches youngsters the basics of the game. The recent receipt of a grant from the Town of Neepawa allowed for its expansion into two separate classes, with 44 kids in total involved.

Cameron said seeing this

type of interest bodes well for the future of the game in the area.

“It just looks good for our future and that’s the whole point to having a junior golf program, is to strengthen the future of the sport. Just grow the game in Neepawa and in surrounding areas and introducing kids to golf.”

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Residents of Alonsa Municipality Tuesday, June 25, 2019 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

West Lake Community Centre On Highway 68 in Eddystone, MB

“Come and Go” OPEN HOUSE with exhibits on the preliminary proposal for a Hog Finisher Barn on the NE 33-25-12W in the R.M. of Alonsa, north-east of Eddystone.

• Come and speak directly with local producers about their proposed project.

- Bouncy Castle - Petting Zoo - Hotdogs Join us for the official Ribbon Cutting of our new Exam Room!

June 27, 2019 12 noon - 4:00 p.m.

• Find out how the community would benefit from this opportunity.

• Speak directly with industry and government specialists in sustainable agriculture and environmental protection.

• Learn about the local & provincial development review process and regulations that apply....and your opportunities for public notice and input.

We seek the community’s views & suggestions.

We thank all who can attend for your valued input!

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JUNE 21, 2019

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Rugby Provincials a 3-peat Roe commits to University for Rivers/Minnedosa of Waterloo

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Minnedosa/Rivers Collegiate Chancellor rugby ladies from left to right: Back row Femke Heijmans, Alissa Janz, Shelby Schmidt, Shelby Bartlett, Brianne Zemliak, Miriam Lade, Sadie Wood Front row Haley Wakelam, Brooklyn Zemliak, Avery Wakelam, Jordan McLeod and Amber Pomeroy.

quickly showed that they had a mission... Mission: 3-peat. The championship is what they came for and with a final score of 58-5, the “Royals” prevailed!

As anyone who has ever watched any sport knows, the one who scores cannot

do it without the help of their teammates. A big congratulations to these ladies who made up the team.

Their coach, Kat Muirhead of Minnedosa, boasts that they are “truly something special”. Their assistant coach, Cody Pollen, claims,

“they are the best team he has ever coached.”

Once again, congratulations ladies! You are the first team in the history of the league to ever win three back-to-back provincial titles!

Patrick was originally drafted by the Winkler Flyers in the sixth round (57th overall) in the 2017 MJHL Draft.

The Neepawa Natives have a l so been able to come to terms w i t h C a m eron and Cooper Morris. The 20 02-bor n twins both played their last season for the Alaska Oilers U-16 team in Anchorage, Alaska.

In the media release annoucing the commitments, the hockey team

noted that Cameron is a very intelligent player who has good vision and plays a skill game. He is very good off the rush and was outstanding on the power play.

A s for C o o p er, he’s seen as a strong two way defenseman who values taking care of his own zone, with the ability to jump into the play and create offence,

if necessary. He leads by example and played on all special teams.

The Neepawa Natives would like to welcome Patrick, Cameron, Cooper, and their families to Neepawa!

Neepawa Natives sign prospects

The Neepawa Natives are happy to announce the recent signing of a trio of players.

First, the club announced that it had received a commitment for forward Graeme Patrick. The 17-year-old forward was acquired by the Natives on June 7, 2019 along with the first round pick of the Waywayseecappo Wolverines, after playing the last two seasons with the Winnipeg AAA Bruins.

The native of Winnipeg, MB played in 48 games for the Bruins last season and had 11 goals and 21 assists to go along with 54 penalty minutes.

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Season ticket barbeque The Neepawa Natives invite you to join them on June 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for their season ticket barbeque. The event will be taking place at the parking lot of the Neepawa Co-op grocery store.

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

Neepawa’s Kaylyn Roe has committed to the University of Waterloo, where she’ll play for the Warriors basketball team. Roe, who has been a tremendous all-around athlete at Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (NACI) in multiple sports, will be a member of the university for the 2019-2020 U-Sports season.

Roe was a key contributor to the varsity Tigers sports program and capped off her high school playing career with an appearance in the Basketball Manitoba Seniors All-Star Game. At that event, she received the game’s MVP award. As for her off-the-court endeavours, Roe will be attending the University of Waterloo taking Honours Arts in Psychology.

The University of Waterloo is based out of Waterloo, Ont, and features over 31,000 students, making it the sixth largest university in Canada.

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The Chancellors Rugby team, or the “Rolling River Royals” as they affectionately nicknamed themselves, have claimed their third consecutive provincial high school rugby championship!

Friday, May 31 and June 1 the team travelled to Winnipeg to compete for the banner and trophy. Friday night they met Kelvin High School from Winnipeg in the Westman 1 vs Eastman 3. The girls dominated with a final score of 80-0! They were hungry to move on to the final.

In the Westman 2 vs Eastman 1 game Friday night, Dauphin fell 22-10 to Sisler High School. This meant there would not be a repeat of last year’s final, with Minnedosa/Rivers meeting Dauphin. The girls had a new team to face. The team took the pitch and

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Annual grants luncheon supports community organizations

On June 17, the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation distributed $187,040 in grants to not for profits within the Beautiful Plains region.

The 41 presentations were made at the f o u n d a t i o n ’s a n n u a l grants luncheon. The grants awarded include those made by the Youth Advisory Council, The Gaynor Vivian Flow Through grants, Community Fund grants and Designated Fund grants. The BPCF is an endowment fund and each year, a portion of the interest generated on the fund’s investments are given out as grants.

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Province rolls out new support for Neepawa Bike Park

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

It didn’t take long for the Manitoba government to get on board with Neepawa’s latest recreation idea.

On Tuesday, June 11, the province announced $1.7 million in new funding for 24 community development initiatives. The recently announced 40-acre bike park, planned for Neepawa’s north end, is one of those 24 recipients, receiving $75,000.

Earlier this year, the province announced the new $7.9 million Building Sustainable Communities Program as a replacement to seven legacy grant programs. It’s designed to respond to local neighbourhood, municipal and regional priorities, with a focus on increasing community capacity, while promoting sustainability for non-profit organizations. This initial wave of approvals focused on eligible, shovel-ready capital projects planned for the summer of 2019.

In its media release touting the funding support, Manitoba’s municipal relations minister Jeff Wharton said that the province is committed to supporting projects that will meet the needs of their communities.

“Our goal is to transform and modernize grant funding in order to increase

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community capacity and promote sustainability in non-profit organizations, as well as increase positive outcomes,” stated Wharton.

Thankful for support The multi-use trail system will be built on a portion of land located northeast of the Neepawa Cemetery and will include multiple bike tracks of varying difficulties. It will also feature a walking path that is connected to the Trans-Canada Trail. The estimated price tag for the work is pegged at $200,000, with $90,000 already set aside by the Town for the work.

Neepawa mayor Blake McCutheon said that it is wonderful to see the upper levels of government get behind this project so quickly.

“Obviously, we are very pleased with the announcement and glad that the province sees the value of a recreational facility of this nature,” said McCutheon.

“We must commend the staff of the [municipal] office, who put together the application under a very tight timeline. Kudos to them for getting [the application] in on time.”

McCutheon added that the town is also looking at other available grant options from the federal government to cover the remaining $35,000 required for construction. The development of the bike park is scheduled to begin in July.

On Thursday, June 6, Central Plains Cancer Ser vices (CPSC) hosted BeYoutiful, an evening of women’s wellness, at the Yellowhead Centre in Neepawa. The event featured speaker s teaching abou t healthy diets, fitness and a portion on fashion, presented

by It’s Time Fashion & Gifts, Neepawa and Unforgettable Gifts, McCeary.

Pic tured lef t: Adrienne and Ineke Mack showcase some of the styles available at It’s Time Fashion & Gifts.

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The Royal Canadian Legion Br anch #23 in Neepawa has undergone some recent upgrades in the clubroom, thanks to the following community businesses: Wayne Henton (Wayne Henton Carpentry), Warren Burton (Chalet Carpets), Michelle Gerrard (Neepawa Home H a r d w a r e). Way n e donated his time to paint the clubroom with supplies dona ted by N eepawa Home Hardware. New carpet was installed by Chalet Carpets. Stop by the Legion this Friday night for a barbecue supper, with food donated by Neepawa Shop Easy, to see the new look! The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #23 thanks everyone for their continued support towards Neepawa’s Legion.

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Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah intends to conduct the following Pesticide Control Programs for 2019: 1. To control noxious weeds and brush, within the municipality.

The projected date of application will be from May 15th to October 15th, 2019. Pesticides to be used in the program are: Banvel, Banvel II, 2-4-D Amine 600, Round-up, Tordon 22K, Factor 540, Curtail M and Garlon XRT. 2. To control insect pests including mosquitoes and grasshoppers within the municipality. The projected date of application will be from May 15th to October 15th, 2019.

The insecticides to be used include: Sevin XLR Plus, Malathion, Vectobac, Econ Bran and Decis.

The public may send written submissions within 15 days of the publication of this notice to the address noted below: Manitoba Conservation Pesticide/Fertilizer Approvals 123 Main Street, Suite 160 Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1A5

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Ivan James Innes, born April 11, 1948 in Gladstone Manitoba, of Fort Saskatchewan Alberta, passed away June 10, 2019.

Ivan leaves behind daughter, Melanie; grandkids, Brooke and Tyler; son Jeff (Jillian),;grandkids, Carter and Ellie; partner, Muriel Slemko; as well as other nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Ivan was predeceased by his mother Leona, father James, wife Diane, and sister Yvonne.

Ivan will forever be remembered as a hard working, dependable person who unselfishly put the well being of others, especially that of his family, over his own, for which we are all very grateful for and will dearly miss.

At the request of Ivan, his remains will be cremated and there will be no funeral. Ivan and family would like to express their appreciation and thanks to the entire staff of unit 43 at the Grey Nuns hospital for their compassionate care, as well as the Cross Cancer Institute staff, who crossed paths with Ivan.

In honor of Ivan and Diane Innes, please forward donations to unit 43, Tertiary Palliative Care Unit Grey Nuns Hospital, 1100 Youville Drive, Edmonton, Alberta T6L 5X8 or The Cross Cancer Institute, 11560 University Ave, Edmonton, AB T6G 1Z2.

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Tom was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1931 and was the youngest of four children.

Tom was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Jeanie Beveridge (Hamilton), his brother John, and sisters Betty and Jean. He is survived by his children Brian (Jan), John (Bonnie), Thomas (Jocelyn) and Patricia (Dennis); his grandchildren Kieran, Ainsley, Julia, Bailey, Patrick, Stephanie, Candace, Courtney, Alicia and Whitney; his great-grandchildren Sofia, Maliyah, Arianna, Delara, Ivy, Parisa, Caitlyn, Emily, Anna and 2 ‘impending arrivals’, as well as numerous nieces and nephews in Canada and Scotland. Dad was proud of each and every one of them.

“Dr. B”, as he was affectionally called by all in Carberry, studied medicine at Glasgow University, graduating in 1959. While interning at the infirmary, he met a beautiful nurse whom he married in 1959. Soon after, they emigrated to Canada, eventually settling in Carberry by way of Selkirk and St. Pierre. Dad’s 44 years of practise in Carberry was as a Physician and Surgeon, caring for multiple generations of families, also performing surgeries out of Brandon General Hospital. He was a Provincial Medical Examiner, Transport Canada Physician, and also served with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba in various roles, including a term as President.

Bringing excellent medical care to rural Manitoba was Dad’s passion and he worked tirelessly to deliver patient care and mentor numerous fellow doctors and caregivers throughout his career. He was ‘always on’ and had a unique ability (or ‘superpower’) to go from a deep sleep one minute to a full resuscitation the next. He was widely known for incorporating humor (some may say quirky humor) into his approach, which helped put his patients at ease and remained with him into the PCH. He considered it a privilege to have worked alongside Mom at Carberry Hospital and Personal Care Home for over 20 years. They made a great team and almost everyone in Carberry was cared for in one way or another by this ‘dynamic duo’.

Dad also somehow found time to volunteer for Heart and Stroke Manitoba, raising funds and awareness by establishing the Spruce Woods Loppet cross country ski race.

Although Dad had many demands on his time, he was always available when we needed him and offered advice and guidance to our family, often in quiet ways. Most of all, he led by example. The time we had together as a family was extremely fun. He loved sharing his sports and toys (airplanes, ski-doos, dirt bikes and numerous gadgets) with us kids and our friends. He could often be seen enjoying his favorite sport, golf, in Carberry, Shilo and Clear Lake. Mom and Dad also enjoyed many years of golf holidays in Florida.

Outside of medicine, Dad’s long-time passion was fullsize and model aviation. For years in the 60’s through to the 80’s, Dad could be seen flying his small Aircoupe around town and the whole family enjoyed taking turns being Dad’s co-pilot. From his childhood in Scotland, Dad was building, flying, and very often crashing RC airplanes. Many of his old planes have found a new home at a Hutterite colony near Portage, where the kids are using them to learn about electronics, model building and flying, which would truly warm Dad’s heart.

Mom and Dad’s special place was Clear Lake. All the kids and grandkids spent time there and it was where they got to truly bond with Nana and Papa. The lake, the golf course, the wishing well, Kathryn Lake, and the beauty of the rest of the park were things that Mom and Dad loved to share - but the most special place of all was Nana and Papa’s “Brown House” at the Elkhorn Resort.

The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to Tom’s many friends who visited him over the years he and Jo spent in the care home. They would also like to thank Dr. Jane Ward and the staff at Carberry Personal Care Home for their excellent care over the years. Special thanks to Father Mark Filips for his spiritual guidance during a difficult time and for officiating at the funeral mass.

After a lengthy illness with Alzheimer’s disease, Tom’s death has brought him to a place of peace and re-united him with his beloved wife Jo and the rest of his family.

He will be dearly missed by those who loved him, but we know that he is watching over us all until we meet again.

Prayer Service was held at 1pm followed by a Funeral Mass at 2pm on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Carberry, MB, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Tom may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba, the Carberry Personal Care Home or a charity of choice.

Interment will take place at a later date.

Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.whitesfh.ca.

White’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements 204-834-2629

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The Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone is seeking a Director of Operations to liaise between the Public Works Department and the Administrative Office.

Job Description • Develop and implement plans for operational infrastructure, administer management practices, special projects, project costs for capital infrastructure projects, work with CAO for budget requirement of operational and mechanical needs • Manage and Analyze operational requirements/ improvements of the Public Works Department • Ensure operational effectiveness to achieve budget • Prepare and deliver a monthly report of initiatives and findings to CAO/Council • Report to the CAO A detailed job description is available upon request.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interested applicants are asked to email a detailed resume, cover letter, three references marked “Director of Operations” by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, 2019 to: Coralie Smith, CMMA Chief Administrative Officer csmith@westlake-gladstone.ca (204) 385-2332

Gladstone, MB.

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Summer Employment Opportunity Applications are currently being accepted for the position of Summer Student within the R.M. of Rosedale.

We are currently accepting applications for the position of:

2019 Summer Student

Position Description: • Summer employment (June - August, 2019) • 40 hours/week This position will assist the Public Works Department with: • Mowing grass & ground maintenance • Installing & maintaining signage • Cleaning & organization • Assisting with additional municipal projects Candidate Requirements: • Valid driver’s license • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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Please email your resume and cover letter to: Kara Sylvester at rosedale@mymts.net or mail to Box 100, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 We thank all candidates for their interest.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Deadline for submissions: June 28, 2019

invites applications for a

full time Educational Assistant at Rolling Acres Colony School (5.75 hours per day) (located north of Neepawa near Birnie)

Previous applicants must submit a new cover letter and resume.

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Others are thanked for their interest now.

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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

More festival results!

Continued from page 7 •Musical Theatre, TV/Movie Musical: 12 & Under, Piper Kinley (Medallion); 18 & Under: Linsey Sollner (Medallion).

•Piano Solo, Beginner, Own Choice: 8 & Under, Elysabeth Pugh (Medallion); 9 & Over, Jayva Gaudet and Xander Mitchler (Medallions) [Tie].

•Piano Solo, Beginner, Own Choice from a Method Book, Open: Caitlyn Fehr and Ysaiah Medina (Medallions) [Tie].

•Piano Solo, Beginner, Own Choice not from a Method Book, Open: Sveinna Bjarnarson (Medallion).

•Piano Solo, Baroque: Grades/Levels 1 & 2, Andrea Vogt (Medallion); Grades/Levels 3 to 5:,Cornelia Braun (Medallion); Grades/Levels 6 & Up, Vanessa Sawatzky (Medallion).

•Piano Solo, Classical Composers/Sonata, Grades/Levels 1 to 4, Cornelia Braun (Medallion); Grades/Levels 5 & Up, Madison Teichroeb (Medallion) •Piano Solo, Canadian Composers, Grades/Levels 1 & 2: Hanna Doerksen (Medallion).

•Piano Solo, Canadian Composers/Romantic Composers, Grades/Levels 6 & Up: Lauren

Rosling (Medallion).

•Piano Solo, 20/21st Century Composers: Grades/Levels 1 & 2, Jocelyn Fehr (Medallion); Grades/Levels 3 & 4: Lauren Armstrong (Medallion); Grades/ Levels 5 & 6: Lauren Rosling (Medallion).

•Piano Solo, Study: Grades/ Levels 1 & 2, Jocelyn Fehr (Medallion); Grades/Levels 4 & 5, Cornelia Braun (Medallion);Grades/Levels 6 & Up, Vanessa Sawatzky (Medallion).

•Piano Solo, Own Choice, Grades/Levels 1 & 2: Brooke Reimer (Medallion).

•Piano Duet, Beginner: Ella Kinley-Mintenko & Odessa Kinley-Mintenko (Medallions).

•Piano Duet, Open: Becca Knox & Aimee Knox (Medallions).

•Piano Solo, Popular: Beginner, Evan Thomson (Medallion Grades/Levels 1 to 3, Laci Buydens (Medallion).

Thank you to everyone who attended the Highlights Concert on April 28, at Gladstone United Church.

More results will appear in a future edition of the Banner & Press.

Help Wanted NACTV, Neepawa’s community owned television station has an employment opportunity for the

NACTV Office Manager.

The office manager is a permanent position (30 hours/week or more) and reports to the management team.

The office manager is responsible for producing the program schedule.

The office manager will be coordinating and arranging for the camera volunteers, training videography/editing volunteers in the main studio, at the Yellowhead Centre Studio and on-site video shoots.

The manager needs to have basic computer skills. Duties include basic bookkeeping, making deposits, writing cheques and invoicing. Attend the monthly board meetings and production meetings. Some governmental reporting is required. The manager will be responsible for keeping the video archives organized and up to date and general office duties.

Must be good with the public, able to work on their own as well as with the NACTV team.

Some retail sales of videos are involved.

Wages based on skills and experience.

For more information call Ken Waddell at the Neepawa Banner at 204-476-3401 Please send a resume to: nactv@wcgwave.ca or drop it off at the studio at 423 Mountain Avenue, Neepawa or The Neepawa Banner at 243 Hamilton Street, Neepawa

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Pittman donates to Budz Another mystery to solve!

At Cecil Pittman’s 80th birthday, they requested no gifts.

If anyone wanted to give a donation, it was going to Budz ‘n Bloom Early Lea r n i n g Ce n t re .

In total, $500 was collected.

Pictured: Cecil presents the donation to Donna G o r k -To d o r u k , d i re c t o r o f B u d z ‘n Bloom Early Lea r n i n g Ce n t re .

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Helen Drysdale provided the Banner & Press with this photo of nursing staff, who were employed at the Neepawa Memorial Hospital.

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You and your health

advice for a healthier lifestyle

Osteoporosis - ‘The silent thief’

By Dr. Mark Perrett BSCs DC Chiropractor

Osteoporosis is a condition where a person has low bone mass due to loss of bone or the lack of production of bone, or both.

It is a condition known as the “silent thief ”, as the condition can progress over years undetected and when a fracture occurs, it is too late to get treatment.

According to Osteoporosis Canada, it is estimated that 2 million Canadians are affected by osteoporosis, with one in three women and one in five men suffering from an osteoporotic fracture in their lifetime.

Risk factors for osteoporosis The government of Canada public health lists the following risk factors: Younger adults (age under 50 years): Fragility fracture (breaking a bone as a result of a minor accident); long term use of

glucocorticoids, such as prednisone; hypogonadism or premature menopause (age under 45 years); having other disorders strongly associated with rapid bone loss and/or fracture, such as rheumatoid arthritis, malabsorption syndrome and primary hyperparathyroidism.

Older adults (age over 50 years): Being 65 years or older; clinical risk factors for fracture (menopausal women, men age 50 to 64 years); fragility fracture (breaking a bone as a result of a minor accident); long term use of glucocorticoids such as prednisone; having a parent who had a hip fracture; having a spine fracture or low bone mass identified on x-ray; being a smoker; high alcohol intake (greater than or equal to three units per day on a consistent basis); low body weight (less than 60 kg or 132 lbs) or major weight loss (present weight is more than 10 per cent below your

weight at age 25); having other disorders strongly associated with rapid bone loss and/or fracture as mentioned above.

Diagnosis Osteoporosis does not cause pain or symptoms and therefore is often diagnosed after a fracture has occurred. A bone density test is the only test that can diagnose osteoporosis before a broken bone occurs. This test helps to estimate the density of your bones and your chance of breaking a bone. NOF recommends a bone density test of the hip and spine by a central DXA machine to diagnose osteoporosis. DXA stands for dual energy x-ray absorptiometry.

The National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends you get a bone density test if you break a bone after the age of 50, if you are a postmenopausal woman under the age of 65 with risk factors, if you are

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a man between 50-69 with risk factors. Women over 65 and men over 70 are also candidates for the test.

Consequences of osteoporosis Fracture is the biggest risk for people with osteoporosis. An astounding 80 per cent of fractures in people over 50 years of age are contributed to osteoporosis.

The most common areas to fracture are the spine, wrist and hip.

Hip fractures are common, with roughly 70 per cent to 90 per cent of the 30,000 of them a year in Canada, contributed to osteoporosis. Twenty-eight per cent of women and 37 per cent of men who suffer a hip fracture will die within one year and also have a 50 per cent chance of another hip fracture within five years.

Spinal fractures also contribute to a lot of disability. The pain and loss of mobility has a direct impact

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on quality of life. Spinal fractures have a 20 per cent re-occurrence rate in the first year, causing progressive spinal deformity and lack of mobility.

Osteoporosis is “The Silent Thief ”. Children and adolescents need calcium rich balanced diets to help grow strong bones.

As adults, we need to keep active with weight bearing exercises and workouts that promote the preservation of strength and balance to help reduce fall risks. Avoid

smoking, excess alcohol, along with a healthy diet.

If you have risk factors for osteoporosis, contact your medical doctor for possible bone density screening and treatment.

Next time, we’ll look at treatment options for osteoporosis.

Activity fact: Fractures from osteoporosis are more common than heart attack, stroke and breast cancer combined! Get active and keep strong.

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MNP ‘after five’

PHOTOS BY CASSANDRA WEHRHAHN

The Neepawa branch of MNP held a business reception at 5 p.m. on June 12, through the Neepawa Chamber of Commerce Business After 5 program. Pictured above: Attendees conversed with each other and MNP employees, learning more about MNP and the services they provide. Refreshments were provided and a chance to win a door prize was available to all. Pictured below: Wayne Mackelson (left), of MNP, discussed the consulting branch of the business with attendees.

PHOTO BY KIRA PATERSON

On Tuesday, June 18, the Neepawa and Area Retired Teachers’ Association (NARTA) held their summer barbecue at the Stoney Creek School in Riverbend Park. The barbecue was one of their regular meetings, but also an opportunity to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Manitoba Teachers’ Society and the 30th anniversary of the Retired Teachers’ Association of Manitoba. NARTA meets at least three times a year. They get together to chat, play games and enjoy a meal.

Most of the members of NARTA currently are teachers who have been retired for a long time, not very many newly retired teachers are involved. NARTA would like to invite any retired teachers from the Neepawa area to become members, if they’re interested.

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Gearing up to make a splash at Minnedosa Beach

PHOTOS BY DIANE WARNER

Splish Splash waterpark is on-track for its opening at the end of June. This past Sunday (June 15), crews were setting up and moving the park’s floaties from the Minnedosa Beach, onto the lake. Shown here, both on the left and above, the set-up crew is hard at work to get things running.

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