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Political Party Ridings Votes % 36 220,961 47.08% PC Party

NDP

18

Liberal Party 3 Green Party 0

147,172 31.35% 67,936 14.47% 30,168

6.43%

PC Party had a seat change of -2 NDP had a seat change of +6 Liberals had a seat change of -1 Greens remained unchanged at 0 seats Independants had a seat change of -3

Agassiz

Candidate Eileen Clarke Kelly Legaspi Hector Swanson Liz Clayton

Party Votes PC

NDP

Liberal Green

% 5,687 75.6% 892 12.0%

461 416

6.1%

5.5%

Riding Mountain Candidate Party Votes % PC 6,117 66.1% Greg Nesbitt Wayne Chacun NDP 1,961 21.2% Green 723 7.8% Mary Lowe Jordan Fleury Liberal 454 4.9%

Dauphin Candidate Party Votes % PC 4,799 50.5% Brad Michaleski NDP 4,023 42.4% Darcy Scheller C. Scofield-Singh Liberal 674 7.1%

Spruce Woods

Candidate Cliff Cullen Justin Shannon

Party Votes % PC

NDP

Gordon Beddome Green

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Eileen Clarke (on right) poses for a photo with her mom immediately after the announcement was made that Clarke had been reelected as MLA for the riding of Agassiz.

5,657 68.1% 1,316 15.8%

816 9.8%

Jennifer Harcus Liberal 515 6.2% Finalized results courtesy of Elections Manitoba

By Eoin Devereux

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The blue wave across Manitoba wasn’t quite as strong as it was in 2016, but it was still enough for a Progressive Conservative majority government. The PC party, led by Brian Pallister, captured 36 seats in the 57-seat legislature on

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Tuesday, Sept. 10. While it was a loss of two seats in the house for the Tories, it was still enough for a solid majority. The NDP, meanwhile, gained six new seats on election night, increasing their presence to 18.

The Liberal Party elected three candidates, down one from 2016, while the Green Party was unable

to elect any of its hopefuls. All three independent MLAs lost their re-election efforts.

Clarke re-elected in Agassiz In the provincial riding of Agassiz, PC candidate Eileen Clarke was reelected for another term.

She received a total of

5,687 votes and the next highest candidate, Kelly Legaspi of the NDP received just 892.

Speaking to a crowd of well-wishers at the Gladstone Legion on election night, Clarke thanked everyone for their support and added she was excited to go back to work for them over the next four

years. Clarke was quick to also share credit with her political team for working so diligently over the last three years and during the election campaign. An expanded article on Clarke’s victory will appear in the Friday, Sept. 20 edition of the Banner & Press Additional election coverage on Page 15

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Details revealed on regional recreation master plan

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

The details of a longanticipated regional recreation master plan have been unveiled. Even better news than that, action is already moving ahead on implementing some of the plan’s suggestions.

On Tuesday, Sept. 3, during the Neepawa Town Council meeting, councillor Darryl Gerrard presented the results compiled by the Regional Recreation Steering Committee. That group was formed in 2017 and consists of representatives from the Town of Neepawa, R.M. of Rosedale and Municipality of North CypressLangford. Gerrard noted that the planning process involved close consultation with the public, through interviews with recreation stakeholders and surveys.

There were 36 community interviews conducted with local organizations, representing sports, clubs, facilities and parks/outdoor spaces. As well, 287 surveys on the subject were received, with 89.1 per cent indicating that they live in or near Neepawa. The respondents ranged in age from 17 to 80 years old, with the average age calculated at 43.7 years.

What were the results?

During the presentation, Gerrard noted the results revealed some very interesting preferences for recreation in the region. The top three items on the recreation wish list are as follows: • Basketball, tennis and pickleball courts.

• Walking, cycling paths and trails.

• Improved swimming pool.

Gerrard, who has been

a part of the process from the very beginning, said the public’s desire for more access to these types of recreation options is very telling.

“What we thought of traditional recreation has really turned itself over and I think the community will be well served, because we are a younger community and we’re a very diverse community and we’re looking at recreation covering a broader need than the old pillars of organized sports, so it’s really exciting time,” stated Gerrard.

Action already in motion With the results of the regional recreation master plan now made public, the next actions of Neepawa Town Council had some added significance.

First, council approved the purchase of a portion of privately owned property in the north-east corner of the Flats. The Town has reached an agreement for the purchase at a price tag of $12,000 and intends to construct a new tennis and pickleball court at that location.

Next, council announced that upgrades at the Neepawa Swimming Pool will be moving forward a bit earlier than initially expected.

The pool is due to replace its PVC membrane, a type of liner that helps make the surface cleaning easier and more cost effective. Plans were already in place to have Western Recreation install the new membrane in the fall of 2020, at an estimated cost of $144,000.

However, Western Recreation recently informed the Town that an appointment had opened up in its schedule, due to a cancellation from another commun-

Final approvals given on Neepawa subdivision Town Council - Sept. 3, 2019

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Preparations are already underway for the replacement of the PVC membrane at the Neepawa Swimming Pool.

ity. That could allow for the work in Neepawa to be done this year. To sweeten the pot due to the last minute proposition, Western offered a rebate of $25,000 off the initial estimate.

The original plan had council factor the cost of the work into next year’s budget and set aside $75,000 in this year’s budget to replace the brick that is currently around the pool with cement. Council has decided to postpone that project and move forward with the replacement of the pool-liner, a more significant project for ensuring the long term viability of the pool. There is also $257,000 in the pool reserve fund that can be dipped into to make up the remaining cost. Council approved the shift in the schedule of pool improvements, citing that it will save the Town $25,000.

After council approved both the land purchase and acceleration of the pool project, Gerrard noted to the Banner & Press that seeing things move forward so quickly was very exciting.

“In terms of outdoor recreation, we’re making the investments. In Hillcrest, you can see the first steps we’ve taken in securing and expanding access to court sports. We’re seeing

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the expansion of hiking and cycling as a major project within the region. And the pool, the upgrades there to ensure the long-term viability of the pool. So you can see, we took the input from the community and we’re acting on what they asked of us.”

The full physical report on recreation for the region will be released in the near future, once the Neepawa, Rosedale and North Cypress-Langford representation have given it a final review.

While the subdivision of the former CN Rail property in Neepawa has been in the works for several years, some very important conditions on the deal have just recently been met. Chief administrative officer Colleen Synchyshyn updated council and the public on its process on Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Synchyshyn noted that, as of June, the project was thought to have met all of the criteria and conditions imposed by the various departments and agencies of the Province. At that point, the information was sent to The Property Registry for registration and issuance of titles.

However, in July, the Town solicitor received notification that further information was required.

The information that was needed was related mostly to the closure of Rutledge Road, a request for streets, along with restrictions of mines and minerals for streets and lots, and signatures for encumbrances by virtue of streets being dedicated to the public.

Synchyshyn stated that at that point, the Town Administration, with the assistance of Taylor Law Office, worked at providing The Property Registry with the information they requested with the only items remaining outstanding as of this date being two particular encumbrances, which either need approval to transfer, or approval for a discharge. Several weeks have passed with the status as follows: Continued on Page 11

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A pair of Neepawa attractions are in line to receive some federal funding. On Monday, Sept. 9, the federal government announced just over $11 million would be distributed amongst 65 tourism projects across Western Canada.

The investment is being distributed through the Canadian Experiences Fund, “which supports Canadian businesses and organizations seeking to create, improve, or enhance tourism products, facilities and experiences,” the government said via media release. It was not made clear in the release whether

or not this funding consisted of new financial support or was merely a reimbursement of money already being spent by the businesses and organizations. A request from the Banner & Press for clarification on that from the federal government was not received before the publication deadline.

In Neepawa, the pair of

initiatives named in the press release were the recently announced Multi-Use Trail Park and Farmery Estate Brewery. For the Trail Park, $150,000 will be made available to assist with its development. Farmery, meanwhile, will have access to up to $99,999 to enhance the farm-to-table experience.

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Open Farm Day gives consumers a glimpse into producers’ world

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Plan to bring your family, your friends, your neighbours and attend the 10th Manitoba Open Farm Day event on Sunday, Sept. 15. There are 56 diverse host sites across the province to visit and learn from.

What is Open Farm Day? Open Farm Day is a unique opportunity for urban and rural Manitobans to improve their knowledge, understanding and increase their appreciation of our very vibrant agriculture industry. The many opportunities include choosing to participate in a value added industry– a brewery, tour one of six dairy farms, attend one of the four agricultural societies planned events, bison ranches, mixed farms, grain/oilseed farms, agriculture museums and oh so much more across the province. Other activities can include: a stroll through one of two greenhouses, experience agri-tourism, a tour of the Bruce Campbell Discovery Centre to learn where our food comes from and how it gets from the farm to your plate, to see and engage with producers and the local Conservation Districts on their unique partnerships in addressing environmental and water issues, learn how producers partner with other organizations to help protect and preserve wildlife and increase the awareness of the impact of forage and grasslands upon our environment.

Come and visit one or a number of farms– to see a sneak preview of different sites– check out the Manitoba Open Farm Day Facebook page or Travel Manitoba Facebook page and then go to www.openfarmday.ca and click on Host Sites to plan your day. Information is available per regions and includes directions to sites, the hours open and the various events and activities taking place at each Host Site on Sept. 15.

If you wish not to drive, you can take advantage of a tour by contacting Heartland Travel Tours and visit four Open Farm Day Host Sites in and around Portage la Prairie. You may call Heartland Tours at 204-989-9630 to book your spot on the bus.

You may also consider staying overnight in the area to experience a full day in rural Manitoba. For locations, fees and bookings, visit www.bedandbreakfast.mb.ca or take in a Manitoba Fall Supper– check out the Manitoba Fall Suppers Facebook page to see what communities are hosting a Fall Supper.

Open Farm Day is hosted by Manitoba Association of Agriculture Societies (MAAS).

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in developing the park, the tourism sector and increasing the economic potential for the region. The funding will be significant to support the creation of the trails,” Cooper said.

Lawrence Warwaruk, co-owner of Farmery Estate Brewery, noted to the Banner & Press that it appears this funding will be a reimbursement of money that the business was already planning on investing into itself over the next two years.

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“Linking the announcement of the Multi-Use Trail Park with the opportunity to create, improve and enhance tourism facilities and experiences made perfect sense and the funding will be a welcome investment

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by Chad Carpenter

Some election observations

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anitoba’s provincial election proved some obvious and some not so obvious points on Tuesday night, this past week. The obvious points first.

•The PC Party, lead by Premier Brian Pallister, lost some seats, as was expected. The NDP recovered some traditional ground in the City of Winnipeg. The PC loss was predicted by many because of changes to hospital emergency rooms and the idea that PCs are cutting health care.

Whether they are cutting health care or not is a matter of debate, but in politics, perception becomes the reality.

•The obvious other side of the coin is that the NDP hammered the health care debate and with the unions firmly on their side, they were able to gain back about a half dozen seats. The NDP constitution, membership and selection of convention delegates are largely controlled by the unions, a fact that many people don’t realize.

(Historical fact: the NDP was formed by an amalgamation of the Canadian Labour Congress and the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) in 1961.

The NDP first gained power in Manitoba in 1969).

•The Liberal Party, as was expected, didn’t gain ground.

They actually lost a seat and party status.

•Last week, I said there should have been a major shake-up in politics in Manitoba. The Liberals should have dissolved a few years back. They have not formed government in 60 years and I think have only been official opposition once in that time. The NDP needs to kick out their screwy, mandated union involvement. The unions

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Ken Waddell

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The people should make the decision, not the party. The voters decided in favour of Kinew and Wowchuk.

They decided against Graydon.

should free their people to vote as they see fit, rather than bullying them all the time to vote NDP. The NDP are faltering in a lot of places across Canada. Quite frankly, in Manitoba, the sooner we get to a Conservative party and a Green party, the better off we will be. The current NDP, Liberal and Green parties can’t really be taken seriously as they now stand, but a re-alignment as a young, modernized, union-free party, Green might bring some good policies to the public debate.

Now for some not so obvious points •In the past few years, several MLAs have been accused of wrong doing, mostly of a sexual harassment nature. The allegations range from hearsay to much more serious allegations.

Wab Kinew was elected leader under a cloud of accusations and arguably, the accusations against Kinew were the most serious. In spite of the accusations, he has been elected twice as MLA. Mohinder Saran, an NDP MLA also

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faced accusations, but he wasn’t allowed to run again, as he was booted from the NDP caucus.

PC MLA Cliff Graydon was also accused, booted from caucus, and ran as an independent. He lost.

PC MLA Rick Wowchuk was accused, but was allowed to run again and won with about 65 per cent of the vote. PC MLA Nic Curry was accused, but didn’t run again. Perhaps he was pressured out, perhaps not. There is a wide range in the application of the rules here. I submit that unless there are criminal charges laid and an MLA is found guilty, the people should make the decision, not the party. The voters decided in favour of Kinew and Wowchuk.

They decided against Graydon.

It’s a fairly simple process.

Disclaimer: The writer serves as a volunteer chair of the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association.

The views expressed in this column are the writer’s personal views and are not to be taken as being the view of the MCNA board or Banner & Press staff.

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A cry for help

t the end of last month, 12 municipalities in the Interlake and Parkland regions declared a state of agricultural emergency.

After a second dry summer, where rainfalls measured about half of normal, cattle producers are facing feed shortages. The hardest hit municipalities– Alonsa, Armstrong, Bifrost-Riverton, Coldwell, Ethelbert, Fisher, Grahamdale, Lakeshore, McCreary, Ste. Rose, West I nterla ke a nd MY Wo o d l a nd s – PERSPECTIVE want to make sure senior levels of government understand the serious situation Kate their residents Jackman-Atkinson are facing.

In the Municipality of McCreary, hay yields were a quarter to a fifth of average, and their situation isn’t unique. Not only were hay yields down, but the dry summer meant that many producers ran out of pasture and water, as dugouts and wells dried up.

The 12 municipalities are asking for support, in the form of programs to subsidize the purchase and transportation of feed, cost sharing on the digging of wells and dugouts and the ability to defer income on the sale of breeding animals. With two elections this fall, the creation of any new programs has been on hold.

While the recent rains have bought producers some time, reviving pastures and refilling dugouts, the clock is still ticking.

In less than two months, the grazing season will be over and producers looking at their stack-yards will be making tough decisions. Younger producers are better positioned to change their operations, to make use of alternative feeding and management practices. However, older producers and those already thinking about exiting the industry will just sell and few will come back. It’s this possibility that has many municipalities worried, especially those, like McCreary and Ste. Rose, that have an older-thanaverage population.

Municipalities, and by extension the province, need a diversified agricultural sector. Not only to level out the uncertainty created by market cycles, weather and trade, but also because the province is made up of a variety of land types. Not all land is suitable for growing grain crops– which is why many parts of the Interlake and Parkland are considered “cattle country”, the land is ideally suited to this type of agriculture.

Through MASC and ag offices, the provincial government knows they have a problem and following the election this week, they need to get to work addressing it. More than that, they need to let producers know early what, if any, support they can expect. Producers need to know in the next month if they have any additional options available to them, as they make their plans for winter. The announcement of a new program in December will be of little help to producers, who should be going into winter with their herd size matched to their available feed supply.

It’s a tough situation, hay is expensive because the province has been impacted by two dry years. Unfortunately, unlike years of f looding, this isn’t a localized problem and there are legitimate concerns about price gouging, fraud and speculation that must be considered with any support programs.

Each year, producers enter and exit the industry, but to see a widespread loss of cattle producers would be devastating to many rural communities and the businesses that rely upon them.

Producers need to see some support to ensure the industry as a whole, and the rural communities where the producers live, don’t hollow out. Producers need to know immediately what will be available to them.

The challenges on the farm impact the entire province, even those who’ve never stepped outside the perimeter. Now, it’s time for the province and country to acknowledge the challenges facing producers and the potential impact beyond the farm gate.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Back to school month, part two

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f all the struggles I had during my years of active ministry, few were as hard to handle as those that surfaced when I was asked to help repair a dysfunctional relationship.

I am no expert when it comes to building and maintaining healthy relationships. I have made enough mistakes to fill a book. I can tell you what not to do. I am still learning how to avoid repeating some of the mistakes I have made in the past.

I have, however, learned that for relationships of any kind to remain healthy, two things are required–transparent honesty and awareness of what’s happening around us.

Honesty is the foundation of all strong relationships. When asked about anything– our health, our opinions on issues of the day, or how we feel about things that have been said to us or happened to us, we tell the truth. But in speaking the truth, we must follow St. Paul’s admonition to “speak

FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein the truth in love.” If we must express our disapproval of something another person has said or done, we focus on the words that have been spoken or the acts that have been done; and we share how those words or acts have made us feel. But we are never to speak those words in ways that show disrespect for the person to whom we speak.

Transparent honesty takes honesty to a higher level. To be transparently honest, we must speak the whole truth. We don’t hide anything from those to whom we speak. If we are asked for information or an opinion, we answer truthfully and completely.

Others may not like the answers we give, but if they are spoken “in love” as noted above, if in speaking

we show respect to the listener and if we focus on actions that have harmed us or words that have hurt us, we have done our part. Nothing is ever gained by telling half-truths or withholding the truth completely.

Sometimes, we are the ones who will need to be transparently honest with others. But more often than not, others will need to be transparently honest with us. They will tell us how our words and actions have hurt them. We must listen!

From the moment we hear those words, God holds us responsible for what we do with the information we have received. He expects us to reflect on it, identify hurtful words we have spoken or things we have done, apologize if necessary and do all we can,

with God’s help to correct inappropriate behaviours.

From that point on, we must exercise immense self-control. God will use the words of others to teach us lessons we need to learn.

But, like every good teacher, God gives examinations.

We hear what others say, we apologize for our responses and act to correct our behavior. So far, so good– God is pleased. But it won’t be too long before a similar situation presents itself and that is when we will know if the acts we have taken have corrected our mistakes, or just made us feel like they were corrected.

If we respond appropriately to this new challenge, we do well. If we don’t, God offers us his forgiveness and support as we relearn old lessons and learn new ones.

In this life, there are no guarantees. Anything can happen to anyone at any time. We must be always on the alert and seek, to the best of our abilities with God’s help, to respond appropriately to whatever life sends us.

CBC and the Tapestry

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his week, my travel times coincided with the Tapestry broadcasts. Both programs that I listened to validated my beliefs and actions. Very rare and very lovely!

The first one that struck a chord with me regarded Sheridan Voysey’s view on “sacred inefficiencies”. The art of doing nothing; not quite, but really along that line. We need to play for the sake of playing, to refresh our body, mind and spirit.

T here were severa l thoughts with which I strongly agreed. One being that God was having a fine time when the earth and all its inhabitants were created.

Think of it– the giraffe, the platypus, opossums and you and me. Not many of us could have come up with half as many variants, even if given a lifetime! God is a God of laughter and play, among many other attributes. Simply stopping, and being, is key to good mental health.

Voysey starts every day

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with a minimum of 10 minutes of reflection – “I am a child of God. That is my first and primary identity.” Honouring that tenet, he devotes the start of every day listening to and for God. He goes on to say that without sacred inefficiencies, human experience gets reduced to just work. I admit that I am still learning to do nothing.

Years ago, Ed encouraged me to do nothing. He and I and a grandson were on a road trip. In our chatting I was planning– what to do when we arrived, what to do when we got home. Thinking ahead.

The two of them looked at each other, shook their heads, exclaimed that even

when I thought I was doing nothing, I was still doing something. I admit that both of them were great at working hard and at sacred inefficiencies, and I am still learning.

The other broadcast explained to me why I spent/ spend so much time on Tetris, a game my daughter-inlaw introduced me to ages ago. I have found that with condensing and expanding my living space on a regular basis, the images of blocks and rectangles all fitting together has been most helpful!

In this program the catch phrase is “flow state”– the ability to focus heavily on an activity, to the degree that all intrusions are blocked.

Entering into this state momentarily creates thought provoking zen. Studies are showing that finding a flow state can be beneficial to individuals suffering from anxiety or post traumatic syndrome.

This flow state is almost hypnotic, a non stop activity that engages your brain so that you are constantly problem solving. It is a balance of challenge and skill, also found in gardening and painting. Another really nice thing about Tetris is that even if you lose a game, you can simply start another one. There are big bucks competitions for Tetris players today. All I know is that Nintendo version I played consumed hours of my time! That and Dr. Mario. It was delightful when the grandchildren encouraged their friends to challenge me either game, and I whopped them!

There you have it; “sacred inefficiencies” and “f low state”. I got them!

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Observation

By Addy Oberlin he last few days, the weather has been very nice, even to the point that I could enjoy the sunshine outside. However, I know that it is fall, because the leaves are turning yellow and this week, I heard several times the geese honking in the sky, going south. But here my thought pattern stops and I see in front of me the devastation the wind and rain brought in the Caribbean.

It is heartbreaking to see that a whole island is flattened.

This also is nature, a violent part of it. We do not understand how this can happen, but we have to accept it and help if we can. Many of us will not be able to help physically or monetarily, but we can all pray. Pray that people will be found alive. Pray that the people will find strength in the Lord to go on living. David sent many prayers to God, and he knew that God heard him and would answer. “The Lord has heard my supplication; the Lord will receive my prayer” (Psalm 6:9). We need to pray for those people in the Caribbean who have lost so much.

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Letters

Poisoning the planet

In your Aug. 30 editorial [A refreshing change], you offered several simplistic solutions to complex problems.

May I respond to just one of them?

You suggest the ancient method of controlling algae in our lakes by treating them with Bluestone, which is a poisonous chemical properly called copper sulphate, CuSO4. I helped my dad treat our farm dugout about 65 years ago. It killed most of the algae. It also killed the leopard frogs, salamanders, sticklebacks and a few hundred other species whose names I don’t know.

Did you know that leopard frogs are extinct in Alberta and that Wildlife Organizations are trying to re-introduce them with breeding stock from Manitoba?

Back to Bluestone and a mathematical look at Lake Winnipeg. To kill algae requires a concentration of 10 parts per million, which is one kilogram of Bluestone for every 100 tonnes of water. A cubic metre of water weighs one tonne. Lake Winnipeg covers 24,000 square kilometres to an average depth of 10 metres– a total of 240 billion cubic metres/tonnes of water.

Treatment would require 2.4 billion kilograms of copper sulphate, which is 2.4 million tonnes. Which would fill 24,000 rail cars of 100 tonnes capacity. Which would make a trainload reaching from Winnipeg to Maryfield, SK. And unless we stop pumping phosphorous into the lake, the treatment would be annual. With a degree in agriculture and as a former ag rep, surely you should know that poisoning the planet is not a viable option.

Seriously, could you stand by and watch that much poison being dumped into Lake Winnipeg?

Leonard Paramor Arden, MB Editor’s note: 1. Bluestone usage has been repeatedly requested by municipalities. 2. I hope the phosphorous blame is being placed with the City of Winnipeg and not with the less than two per cent that comes from hog barns. 3. Somebody please check Leonard’s math, he might be right. 4. Lake Winnipeg fishery is still plenty good and if that is so, maybe it doesn’t need to be treated.

Thumbs up, thumbs down

A big thumbs down to those who don’t clean up after their pets. I, and I’m sure others, do not appreciate these pungent “gifts” being left behind– especially on our own lawns. In addition, it is illegal to leave droppings (or any other trash) on public or private property.

Cassandra Wehrhahn They/Them/Their Neepawa, MB

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Honduras

The Republic of Honduras is bordered by Guatemala, Nicaragua and El Salvador.

Named by Christopher Columbus, its name translates to “great depths” in Spanish, after the deep waters along the coast. The Caribbean Sea washes its northern coast and to the south, it shares a small stretch with the Pacific Ocean. More than three quarters of the land area of Honduras is mountainous, with lowlands being found only along the coasts and in the river valleys. With over a dozen national parks, thick rainforests and beautiful Lake Yojoain, a lake in a depression formed by volcanoes, one can commune with nature in remarkable settings. You can visit coffee plantations, hike to remote waterfalls, go zip-lining, white water rafting or visit the impressive Caves of Taulabé, where you can venture deep into the cave system full of delicate rock formations. With hundreds of different trees and plants, Honduras is a birdwatcher’s paradise. Along the Caribbean coast, one can swim with the docile sea turtles and manatees, snorkel, dive or just enjoy the sandy beaches. Honduras, a beautiful biodiverse Central American gem, is often avoided due to its dangerous image. Honduras is one of the poorest countries in Latin America and has one of the world’s highest murder rates, mainly due to violent gang activity. More than half of the population lives in poverty and citizens have little trust in the government, because of widespread corruption and injustice. The family is central to Honduran daily life and society, and strong emphasis is placed on family allegiance.

Honduran recorded history starts with the Maya civilization. Maya ruins at Copán have some of the best Maya stelae in existence. Stelae are monuments sculpted from limestone to keep records of their rulers and achievements in hieroglyphics. The master navigator, Mr. Columbus, came, followed by Spanish conquistadors to colonize and confiscate the gold, silver and other valuables. The country achieved independence from Spain in 1821. Full independence came in 1839. Over the years, there have been periodic revolutions, disputes, political unrest and a few coups. A long time boundary dispute with Nicaragua was settled in 2007 by the United Nations, and it resulted in Honduras gaining authority over four Caribbean islands. Today, around 85 per cent of the population are “mestizos,” a mixture of Spanish and native Indians. The official language of Honduras is Spanish, however several indigenous languages are spoken and along the Caribbean coast, English is widely spoken. A third of the economy in Honduras is derived from agriculture, with coffee being the biggest export and bananas a close second.

In Honduran cuisine, the influences of Spanish colonization, African immigrants, neighbouring Caribbean countries and the indigenous population can be seen. The dishes of Honduras feature corn, beans, peppers, tomatoes, rice and meat. Along the coast, a variety of fresh seafood is eaten. “Plato tipico,” a national dish, features grilled beef, re-fried beans, fresh white cheese, fried plantains, sour cream, rice, avocado and lots of small tortillas. A typical Honduran breakfast usually consists of scrambled eggs, boiled or refried black beans and lots of tortillas. Tortillas are present at almost every meal in Honduras. Tropical fruits flourish in the Honduran climate and locals eat coconut, pineapple, guavas, bananas and plantains, among others. “San Pedro Sula” is a ripe plantain sliced down the middle, stuffed with ground beef, dry cheese, Honduran cream, pickled onions and sauce. The main dessert served in Honduras is the traditional tres leches cake, which is a light white cake that has been soaked in a sweet milk mixture and topped with fresh whipped cream. Honduran food can be simple, but that doesn’t mean it’s mild or flavourless. Spices, including cumin, curry, cinnamon, annatto, chilies and cilantro show up in a lot of traditional dishes. Horchata is a famous Honduran drink, a blend of rice, water, cinnamon, sugar, vanilla and with milk added afterward. Another very popular drink is Licuados, which is similar to smoothies, created by blending fresh fruit, ice and milk.

Soup plays an important role in Honduras. Among the soups they enjoy are sopa de frijoles (bean soup), sopa de mondongo (tripe soup) and seafood soups like sopa de caracol (conch soup), as well as sopa de res (beef soup). This recipe is Canadianized, as we do not have readily available cassava, ground annatto seed, yucca etc.

Sopa de frijoles or bean soup 3 Tbsp. oil 1 can diced tomatoes with the juice 2 chopped onions 3 carrots, peeled and sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp. cumin or more to taste 1 red bell pepper, diced 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped 1 litre of chicken broth salt and pepper to taste 2 cans black beans, not rinsed Heat the oil in a large pot, over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic and peppers and sauté until the onions are soft, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 45-50 minutes. You may need to add more broth or water if the soup is too thick. Serve hot, with a side of warm corn tortillas and, if desired, hot pepper sauce.

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Marathon of Hope still going after 39 years Annual Terry Fox Run set for Sept. 15

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Last year’s Terry Fox Run in Neepawa took participants from the NACI track to DQ.

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press In April of 1980, the Marathon of Hope, to raise money for cancer research, began. Terry Fox started the campaign, running a marathon a day across Canada, until he couldn’t run anymore. His race ended in Thunder Bay, ON, in September of 1980 and now, every September, his marathon continues with the thousands of communities who plan runs in his honour and for his cause.

To date, more than $700 million has been raised for cancer research in Fox’s name.

This year is no different, with a Canada-wide Terry Fox Run set for Sunday, Sept. 15. Three commun-

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In Minnedosa, runners will meet at the Minnedosa Community Conference Centre, with registration starting at 9:00 am. The run itself will begin at 10:00

and finish with a community barbecue at noon.

There are two options for runners, with either a five kilometre or 10 kilometre route, both accessible by bike and wheelchair.

Neepawa’s run will start at 2:00 pm, with registration at 1:30. Taking place at the Neepawa Area Collegiate track, the run will be five kilometres and accessible for those on wheels.

For more information on Terry Fox, the Terry Fox Foundation or to find a run near you, visit terryfox.org.

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1979: A new school for Kelwood students

By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

110 years ago, Tuesday, September 14, 1909 General French, the distinguished Britisher, who founded the Northwest Mounted Police, and who is now in Winnipeg, approves of Canada’s naval scheme.

100 years ago, Friday, September 12, 1919 A witness at the Robson enquiry into the cause of the Winnipeg strike stated that it was due to “the inaction of the Borden government in dealing with the high cost of living.” And that witness is right. No group of “Reds” could have misled 30,000 workers if there had not been a genuine grievance.

90 years ago, Friday, September 13, 1929 The new f lying boat, which Germany will install this summer in flights to South America, is so huge that one hundred men could and did stand on its outstretched wings at one time.

Dauphin is now without a town council, owing to [the] resignation of six members.

Ninety six Doukhobors, men, women and children, arrested at Canora for indecent exposure, have been sent to Prince Albert– the adults to serve six months in jail and the children to be taken in charge of the child welfare bureau.

Note: The Doukhobors were likely carrying out a nude protest, primarily in opposition of military service. The Doukhobors are of a faith that adheres to pacifism, and thus cannot bear arms. According to the Canadian Encyclopedia, even today “many members of the various Doukhobor groupings still struggle to forestall the effects of encroaching assimilation…” and “descendants of the original Doukhobor settlers number approximately 25,000 across Canada, but about one third of that number remains active in the culture, maintaining their spiritual practices, Russian language and pacifism to varying degrees.”

The encyclopedia’s entry regarding Doukhobors in Canada was first published online in 2013, and updated Feb. 26, 2019.

80 years ago, Tuesday, September 12, 1939 Word comes from Toronto that Clifford D. Clive and Charles V. Clive, formerly of [the Franklin district], have volunteered for the Canadian field force. They joined the Royal Canadian “A” Corps of Signallers, for

immediate duty. Both young men are radio technicians and wireless operators.

The British may be at war with Germany, but the newspapers here so far have to get most of their copy about the conflict from Hitler’s propaganda minister. The majority of pictures are from the Polish front, showing German advances.

It is stated that the defence of Canada is the first responsibility of the government in the present war. Surely that is true, but the home guard need not be overstaffed nor the dangers of internal trouble overestimated. There has even been a hint of a “spy” in Neepawa. What on earth is there to spy on around here that would be of any benefit to the Hitler regime?

Friday– British planes scattered 3,500,000 copies of an antiHitler note over northern Germany, the fourth of a series.

Mail coming to Canada may now be censored.

Many Slovak soldiers reported deserting the German army and fleeing to Hungary.

Sunday– Canada declared war on Germany, followed by the U. S. A. placing [an] arms embargo on the Dominion.

70 years ago, Thursday, September 15, 1949 A new 34-bed district hospital for Neepawa and a six bed medical nursing unit for Glenella will likely be voted upon when the money bylaw comes before the people at the October municipal elections. Total cost will be $200,000 towards which Dominion-Provincial grants totaling $90,000 have been agreed.

60 years ago, Friday, September 4, 1959 Peace returned to a good many Neepawa homes Tuesday, as 879 students trooped back to school for another round in that great game of education.

Though sunken gardens may not be common in this

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Construction was underway for a new school in Kelwood in 1979. Set for completion in October, the old Kelwood school (seen on the right) and temporary accomodations were used for the start of the school year.

part of the country, there is one lady who has one– and it didn’t require any planning or effort on her part, either.

Mrs. P. H. Dyck, of Arden, discovered recently that a portion of her flower bed had sunk down about three feet.

The occurrence was quite a mystery until it was learned that the bed was located on the site of an old well.

50 years ago, Thursday, September 11, 1969 Sex education– does it have a place in school curricula?

Do parents realize their responsibilities in life?

These and countless other questions will be dealt with Oct. 5 and 6 when the local family life education committee holds a two-day seminar in the auditorium of Hazel M. Kellington School...

Topics to be discussed at the seminar include: Why family life education? What is it? Who should talk to your children about sex? Has the school a role in sex education?

The director and main speaker will be Rev. Father Leo Lafreniere, OMI, supervisor of Family Life Education in Fort William separate schools. A native of Manitoba, Father Lafreniere is a former journalist and has studied at the Universities of Manitoba and Ottawa, as well as the Catholic

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40 years ago, Thursday, September 13, 1979 The old school at Kelwood and several temporary units are still in use as construction proceeds on the new school building. The $736,811 structure provides 13,333 square feet of space to accommodate students from Kindergarten to grade 12.

Although work has been held up several times due to slow delivery of materials, Kelsey Construction is making reasonable progress and the project should be completed by the end of October.

Neepawa Collegiate has received several additions over the years and Beautiful Plains trustees hope this will be the last. The latest is attached to the north side of the main facilities.

30 years ago, Tuesday, September 12, 1989 After making a $28,000 profit in its first year of oper-

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ation, the Neepawa Theatre Centre committee has purchased the Roxy Theatre.

Brian Bailey, president of the Neepawa Theatre Centre (NTC) committee said the group takes over ownership this Friday.

20 years ago, Monday, September 13, 1999 Neepawa Cubs and Scouts were taking part in a water safety lesson in the safe confines of the Neepawa pool last week.

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‘The Barn’ anticipating a September-end opening

By Cassandra Wehrhahn

Neepawa Banner & Press

Neepawa isn’t the only community with ongoing construction. This week, the Banner & Press brings you the latest on Kelwood’s “The Barn”. The gas station and restaurant’s construction officially began last year, following a lengthy three year process, involving hearings, surveys, rezoning and communications with the Department of Highways.

Despite some delays due to weather conditions and shipment of materials, this dream project comes closer and closer to being reality with each passing day.

Project background The idea for Kelwood’s “The Barn” came in early 2015, following the closure of the cafe and garage. At this time, the Kelwood store was also closing. Community members banded together to formulate a plan. With traffic counts showing a growing number of vehicles on Hwy. 5, an ideal location was set and the plan moved forward.

A 9.76 acre plot of land was purchased on the south side of Rd. 110 North and Hwy. 5, where the building is now located. Solar panels are included in the building plan, and are an item for the future.

In addition to capitalizing on traffic in the Riding Mountain National Park area, business ideas also included installing a small f lour mill, using locally grown wheat and the sale of locally grown produce, grass fed beef, free range pork and more.

How it was funded To fund this project, shares for 10 per cent were sold in 2016 and 2017 at $4,000 and a minimum of 10 shareholders were required.

Each share had a 45 per cent Manitoba Community Enterprise Development (CED) refundable tax credit, making the real cost to shareholders $2,200 each. Every shareholder is considered an owner of the business and will receive the corresponding certificates.

The Barn today As of Sept. 6, water has been installed, all flooring has been completed, painting and trimming has been

completed, gas pumps are officially installed, a range hood for the kitchen is now in place, liquid is in the lines for geothermal heating and a fire hydrant has also been installed near the facility.

Additionally, someone has been hired to run the restaurant and another to run the gas station and store.

No names were made available at this time. However, project committee member Doug Wood noted that the manager for the restaurant is “well known, and has had experience as a restaurant owner in Canada and the Caribbean.”

Work that is currently underway, or remains to be done, includes: appliance and shelving installation, BellMTS installation of internet and phones services, some additional plumbing work and installation of barriers around the gas tanks. The committee is also working on acquiring the necessary permits required for operation, to put signage along the highway and letters of approval are being sent away to acquire an occupancy permit. Extra lighting is to be added near the gas tanks and approachways as well.

“We’re hoping for completion by the end of September,” Wood expressed. “It’s really coming together now.”

Wood noted that he’d also like to provide reassurance to the community.

“There’s been some concern that The Barn will hinder the local cafe,” Wood explained. “I know and have spoken to the owner of the business, and they’re on board with [the project].

[The committee] hopes this service station will draw others into the Kelwood community [to see what it has to offer].”

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3-400 lbs. $1.60 - 2.17 4-500 lbs. $1.40 - 1.95 5-600 lbs. $1.40 - 1.83 6-700 lbs. $1.39 - 1.80 7-800 lbs. $1.30 - 1.72 8-900 lbs. $1.39 - 1.60 900+ lbs. $1.31 - 1.42 Cows $0.47 - 0.82 553 head sold

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The interior of The Barn, pictured Sept. 6. A small crew was on site working towards completion.

September 17, 2019

On Sept 17, 2019 every Co-op gas bar in Canada will be donating 5-10 cents/litre of their fuel sales towards a local charity.

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Serving treats and saving cats Strawberry Social a sweet success

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Members of the Neepawa Health Auxiliary volunteered at this year’s Strawberry Social at Country Meadows Personal Care Home on Aug. 20.

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On Tuesday, Sept. 3, Neepawa Dairy Queen held a fundraiser for Cats TNR & Rescue, donating 50 per cent of their sales between 4:30 and 8:30 that evening. A total of $1,140 was raised through DQ sales, with an additional $74 in donations made directly to Cats TNR. If anyone is interested in donating, volunteering or adopting a cat, contact the organization at Catstnrrescue@gmail.com.

Pictured (from left): DQ employee and Cats TNR volunteer Felicity Toth, volunteers Leila Hildebrand, Brandi Falk (fundraising manager), Linda Desjardins (director), Dorothy Tegg, Chris Dobchuk and Martha Bennett.

Legion Week set for Sept. 15 to 21 Submitted Neepawa Legion Legion Week honours the duty, service and sacrifice of our veterans. This is a testament to the dedicated community service of the Royal Canadian Legion, a cornerstone of Canadian communities for over 90 years. In communities across Canada, it is the Legion that perpetuates remembrance through t he Poppy Ca mpa ig n and Remembrance Day ceremonies. With more than 1,400 branches, the Legion supports programs for seniors, Veterans’ housing, long term care, youth leadership, educat ion, sports, Cadets, Guides and Scouts.

During Legion Week and throughout the year, we welcome people from every corner of the community to visit their local legion to celebrate and learn about

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Merv Bohn and Ron Nordstom entertained for the social. A big thank you to the Neepawa Health Auxiliary Ladies, who volunteered their afternoon serving cake, strawberries and ice cream.

We, at Country Meadows, are so fortunate for our volunteers, family members and friends who support our activities, which we could not put on without you.

Thank you.

The afternoon ended with our big finale of the draw of our raffle books we have been selling for the last two months. The proceeds from this raffle are to be used towards our residents’ Handivan social outing costs. The grand prize was a barbeque donated by Neepawa-Gladstone Coop. The lucky winner was Shelley Speiss. Second prize of a fire pit was donated by Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op. The lucky winner was Lewis James. Third prize winner, Diane Deleau, won the beautiful patio set, donated by Neepawa Home Hardware. Congratulations to all the winners and a big thank you to everyone for supporting our fundraising efforts at Country Meadows.

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Legion Week, Sept. 15 to 21, encourages the community to visit their local legion to learn about and honour Canada’s veterans. Pictured above: Last year, the Neepawa Legion rededicated the canon outside the Legion Hall after its restoration.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Neepawa butts heads with Waywayseecappo

First period 17:21 NEEP Mariash (1) ASST: Morris (1), Leisen (1) Second period 05:46 WAY Halterman (1) ASST: Mercredi (1), Tweet (1) 12:44 WAY Soosay (1) ASST: Seymour (1) Third period 13:05 WAY Soosay (2) ASST: Joseph (1) 19:27 NEEP Veitch (1) ASST: Litze (1) Goaltenders NEEP- Anderson 23/26 saves WAY - Swan 20/21 saves WAY - Falloon 25/26 saves Attendance: 225 at Wayway Arena Saturday, Sept. 7 Dauphin 4-3 SO Neepawa First period 12:39 DAUP Smelski (1) ASST: Kurbatoff (1), Hallet (1) 14:05 DAUP Smith (2) ASST: Sawchuk (1), Tookenay (1) Second period 3:25 NEEP Lieffers (1) ASST: Marshall (1) SH 11:04 DAUP Tivers (1) ASST: Redmond (1), Brant (1) PP Third period 6:23 NEEP Highet (1) ASST: Bergstrom (1) 11:42 NEEP Lieffers (2) ASST: Carlson (1) Overtime No scoring Shootout GWG DAUP Brant (9th Round) Goaltenders

NEEP- Peterson SOG not recorded DAUP -Landsberger SOG not recorded

Attendance: 195 at Yellowhead Arena

Sunday, Sept. 8 Portage 2-0 Neepawa First period No scoring Second period No scoring Third period 9:12 PORT Bruce (1) ASST: Lees (1), Howard (1) 19:54 PORT Howard (1) ASST: None (EN)

Goaltenders NEEP- Green 19/20 saves PORT - Johnston 26/26 saves

Attendance: 239 at Stride Place Tuesday, Sept. 10 Wayway 5-3 Neepawa

First period

1:16 NEEP Robin (1) ASST: Lapointe (1), Sweeney (1) 6:20 WAY Noah (1) ASST: Kashmark (1), Knee (1) PP

Second period 1:52 NEEP Patrick (1) ASST: Gillies (1), Driver (1) 13:21 WAY Knee (1) ASST: Noah (1), Kashmark (2) Third period 6:16 WAY Ripley (1) ASST: Noah (2), Soosay (1) 8:14 NEEP Mariash (2) ASST: Gillies (2), Johnson (1) 10:44 WAY Cardinal (1) ASST: Fischer (1), Lucken (1) 18:37 Kashmark (1) ASST: Rabbitt (1), Swanson (1) EN Goaltenders

NEEP- PetersonSOG not recorded WAY - Tereposky SOG not recorded Attendance: 175 at Yellowhead Arena

PHOTO BY CASSANDRA WEHRHAHN

The Neepawa Natives faced off with the Waywayseecappo Wolverines at the Yellowhead Arena for a high-energy pre-season game on Sept. 10. Waywayseecappo would en up winning the game by a score of 5-3.

Pictured left: These Neepawa and Waywayseecappo players were head-to-head, competing for control over the puck.

Pictured right: The Neepawa Natives closed in on the Wolverines, with Graeme Patrick (#12) moving in to take a shot at the net. Patrick’s shot flew into the back of the net, earning the Neepawa Natives their second goal of the night.

NACI Tigers drop football season opener

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

The first game on the Rural Manitoba Football League (RMFL) schedule did not go according to plan for the Neepawa Tigers, as they fell to the Souris Sabres 42-8 on Friday, Sept. 6.

Tigers quarterback Ward Brister threw for 32 yards on 14 attempts and converted on a two point conversion.

Meanwhile, receiver Braden

Haslan had a pair of receptions for a combined 24 yards. The Tigers rushing attack, a true force for the team last year, was held in check all game by the stingy Souris Sabres defensive line.

Robby Salta gained just 12 yards on four carries, while Colter Birnie had just five yards on a pair of rushing attempts.

Defensively, the Tigers collectively had 41 tackles, a pair of sacks, a fumble

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Saturday, November 9 Sports Dinner & Sports Person of the Year awards Remembrance Day Game - Honoring area Veterans Monday, November 11 - vs Portage -4:00 p.m.

recovery and interception for a touchdown. It was Haslan who reeled in the interception for NACI, Rylan Bradley collected the fumble recovery.

Elsewhere around the league in week one, Swan Valley blanked Dauphin 57-0; Interlake dominated Moosomin 77-6 and Virden defeated Parkwest in close contest, by the score of 22-20.

The home opener for the Neepawa Tigers had been

slated for Thursday, Sept.

12 versus the Swan Valley Tigers. That game has been

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REQUEST FOR NOMINATIONS FOR SPORTS PERSON OF THE YEAR Presented at the 11th Annual Community Sports Dinner SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2019

Nominations will be judged on the basis of:  The nominee’s contribution to the growth or strengthening of sport and recreation in Neepawa  Outstanding leadership skills  Volunteerism and personal involvement in sport or recreation  The impact and lasting contribution of the nominee’s efforts In order to assist the organizers assessment of the nominations, nominators are asked to provide supporting information in a formal letter of nomination.

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‘We need answers and we need them now’

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson Neepawa Banner & Press

A dozen municipalities are banding together to demand action. Faced with a second year of drought-like conditions, 12 municipalities in the Parkland and Interlake regions— Alonsa, Armstrong, Bifrost-Riverton, Coldwell, Ethelbert, Fisher, Grahamdale, Lakeshore, McCreary, Ste. Rose, West Interlake and Woodlands— declared a state of agricultural disaster on Aug. 29. The move was part of an effort to keep the current challenges facing agricultural producers top of mind.

Second dry year Robert Brunel, mayor of the Municipality of Ste. Rose said, “It’s been extremely dry until the last couple of weeks.

The rainfall amounts have been under 50 per cent of normal.” While all farmers are dependent on the weather, livestock producers have been especially hard hit this year.

Mike Gawaziuk, reeve of the Municipality of McCreary, said that hay yields are a quarter, to one fifth of average and by the end of last month, many producers had run out of pasture and were purchasing and hauling water, because dugouts and wells had run dry. “Cattle producers have really struggled to make enough traditional feed,” said Brunel, adding that the dry weather has produced grain crops that are shorter than normal, providing less straw for livestock producers to use as an alternate feed source. “It compounds,” said Brunel of the challenges, adding that when his council found out about other municipalities declaring a state of emergency, they didn’t hesitate to join. “We know the importance of agriculture to the municipality,” he said.

While the subsequent rains came too late for this year’s hay crops, they have helped revive some pasture. “It’s created some breathing room…[and] a bit of hope for next year,” said Brunel of the rain. RM of Alonsa councillor Mike Brown said the recent rains are a “band aid fix,” adding, “More rain will buy a little bit more time, a little hope and some grass to get through fall.”

Concern for the future If farmers are forced to sell their livestock, many worry what that will mean for rural communities. “Farmers are getting older and there are getting to be less and less…

We don’t want to see them sell out, if they do, they won’t come back,” said Gawaziuk.

The impact is already being seen, as Brunel noted that the Ste. Rose Auction Mart started up earlier than normal this fall, with a higher number of animals being sold. “There are some desperate producers,” he said.

While communities might not see an impact this year, if producers sell and don’t come back, “it can snowball” said Brunel. Brown explained that financial hardships on the farm spill over into all area businesses, including machinery dealerships and lumbers yards. “It has a huge scope… When the farm economy is hurting, the impact goes down the line,” he said.

For the municipalities impacted, something needs to change. “If we go into a third year, I don’t event want to think about what will happen. Next year will be a disaster, we’ll lose rural people,” he said.

Time of the essence “We want to get some assistance,” said Gawaziuk of their goal, noting that in the 1960s, when there were also

Final subdivision hurdles passed

Continued from Page 2 • CN Railway – approval for discharge has been given and signed on Wednesday, Sept. 4.

•Crop Production Services (CPS) – a copy of the zoning by-law was required

by CPS to show that the property they once held for commercial purposes had been re-zoned for residential purposes. Essentially, they wanted an assurance that no similar type of commercial

entry would be on that land for the next 20 years. Since that specific land will be residential and not commercial, that criteria will be met.

So what does all this mean?

The Town is nearing the completion of the subdivision of the CN property and will receive shortly the individual titles for the various lots created by the subdivision. Once those are obtained, the Town can

proceed with the sale and transfer of those titles applicable to parcels within the subdivision already under agreement for sale.

In closing of her update to council, Synchyshyn thanked all those individuals and developers who have persevered with the Town throughout the process.

“Some of whom took the chance at early onset to proceed to certain stages of development under the

terms of a lease, as well as those who preferred to wait until title could be transferred. Speaking to the process, it has been extremely lengthy and complicated.

However, as we near the finish line…and we can finally register the subdivision, the public can expect to see a flurry of activity once again, both focusing on the current construction already underway and the initiation of new projects,” stated Synchyshyn.

RCMP warn of fraudulent phone calls Submitted Manitoba RCMP

The Manitoba RCMP is warning the public of fraudulent telephone calls which appear to be coming from the RCMP. The people receiving calls are told there is a warrant for their arrest and that they can take care of the warrant by making a payment via bitcoin or money transfer.

The fraudsters are using Caller ID spoofing, which the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre describes as disguising telephone numbers appear ing on a cal ler ID display. This popular tool allows scammers to disguise their calls, as the

call will appear to be coming from local or familiar numbers to trick people into answering the phone and trusting the caller. In this instance, the number displayed is a valid RCMP phone number. “ We' ve b een m a de aware of this incident occurring a number of times this past week in Manitoba.

The scam is designed to create anxiety so that victims respond by sending money quickly in order to fix the problem,” said Cpl. Julie Courchaine of the Manitoba RCMP. “We want to remind the public that the RCMP would never contact individuals through email or telephone

to request payment or monetary transfers.”

If you have received similar telephones calls or know of someone who

has, please contact your local police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or through their online reporting tool.

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low yields due to drought, the government provided a lot of support for transportation.

Brown explained that they would like to see the province initiate the Agri Recovery program and provide a feed subsidy to help producers purchase and transport hay. They’d also like to see a federal and provincial partnership to help offset the costs of drilling new wells and dugouts, either this fall or early next spring.

With most of the support expected to come from the provincial government, for now, everything is on hold until after the Sept. 10 election. “After [the election], we hope to get something going… We hope we’ll get some action,” Gawaziuk said.

“We hope we’ll start to hear sooner than later,” said Brunel. He added that the government, through MASC and ag offices, knows about the situation facing producers. “If there’s a solution, or programs, or help, only the politicians can make those decisions,” said Brunel.

“The squeaky wheel gets the grease,” said Gawaziuk, adding that in making the declaration, they’re hoping to help their constituents and better inform those outside the agricultural community. “It’s about staying in front of people,” said Brunel of the state of emergency as associated publicity.

“We need answers and we need them now, it’s two months to freeze up,” said Brown.

Dr. Gerard Murray Optometrist 418 Mountain Ave. ~ Neepawa •Evening Appointments Available•

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Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Neepawa Hospital boardroom (downstairs), Thursdays, 7:30 pm

Thank You THANK YOU The Kelwood Ag Society, Andy Aucoin Memorial Car Show and The Kelwood and Area Lions Club would like to thank all the sponsors and prize donors for their generous contributions towards the Ag fair, the silent auction and the pancake breakfast. We would also like to thank all the volunteers who without you we would not be able to make this day such a success.

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Congratulations Congratulations Dr. Tiffany (Karaz) Winstone

In 1984, Merv and Marj left the farm and moved to Neepawa and in 1993, they became one of the first residents of Elks Manor when it opened. Marj passed away in 2010 and Merv continued to live at Elks Manor until February 2018, when he moved to Country Meadows. While living at Elks Manor, Merv served as a representative and then as chairman of the board, as well as the tenants’ representative on the board of directors.

At Country Meadows, he served as the residents’ representative of the Residents’ Family Council.

Merv is survived by: Children: daughter Ellen (Vince Walker), son Ray (Kelly), son Terry (Cheryl), daughter Karen (Calvin Richardson) and daughter Rhonda (Darren Stanski).

Grandchildren: Scott (Michele), Paula (Ed), Theresa (Jason), Adam, Derek, Karla, Jason (Laurie), Chad (Daria), Meagan (Jared), Tricia and Tysne.

Great grandchildren: Jackie, Ashley, Tyler, Olivia, Emily, Claire, Cassie, Wyatt, Camryn, Logan, Liam, Ethan, Lincoln, Madeline, Chesney, Brinley, Teegan, Cheyanne and Sophia.

He is also survived by his sister Jean Ernest and sistersin-law Susan Drayson and Bernice Nelson, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Merv was predeceased by his wife Marj, his dad Charles, his mom Gladys, his granddaughter Erin Lynn, his brothers Jerry and Elgin, his brothers-in-law Arnold Ernest, Robert McKee, Harold and Harvey Nelson, his sisters-in-law Helen Drayson, Jean Nelson and Margaret McKee, his nephews Ken, Philip and Marty Drayson and Randy and Jack Nelson and by his niece Donna Drayson.

A celebration of Merv’s life was held on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the Neepawa United Church, with interment at the Riverside Cemetery in Neepawa. Donations in Merv’s memory may be made to: Country Meadows Personal Care Home (Activities), Elks Purple Cross Fund or a charity of your choice.

We, the family of Merv Drayson, are truly grateful for all the cards, kind words, phone calls, visits, food, and all acts of kindness shown to us during this difficult time. To Dr Wareham, Dr Krzyzaniak, and to those of the staff at Country Meadows and Neepawa hospital who were caring and compassionate to Dad, we thank you.

Ellen and Vince Walker Ray and Kelly Drayson Terry and Cheryl Drayson Karen and Cal Richardson Rhonda and Darren Stanski

Obituary MINNIE BURTON

Minnie Burton (Carter), of Neepawa, passed away peacefully in her sleep August 21, 2019, at the amazing age of 100 years. She is survived by her children Dorothy (Larry) Kuan, Donald Carter and Linda (Ken) Hunter, 7 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nephews and nieces.

Minnie was predeceased by daughter Marilyn (1987), husband Rex (1995), her sisters Betty, Elizabeth and Nellie, husband Hector (2012); son-in-law Norm (1984).

Minnie was the youngest of four daughters born to Harry & Ada Hindle, at Magnet, MB. She married Rex Carter in 1938 and they farmed at Mentmore and Brookdale. They had four children: Marilyn, Dorothy, Donald and Linda.

Upon retirement, Minnie & Rex built a home in Neepawa and were able to travel to England, the USA and a cruise to the Bahamas. Minnie & Rex were married for 57 years when Rex passed away. They attended many dances in the surrounding communities, enjoyed the company of friends, socializing and playing cards.

Minnie’s family was the most important part of her life and her bucket list was fulfilled at age 97, as she was able to visit all the children & grandchildren, no matter where they lived (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Netherlands, Missouri, Texas and Arizona).

Minnie married Hector Burton, who farmed at Onanole.

Her spirit of adventure took her on many flights with Hector in his airplane, or snowmobiling in the Onanole area while in their 80s. They sold the farm at Onanole and purchased a condo in Neepawa. Hector passed away in 2012 and Minnie continued to stay in her home until September 2017, when she suffered a stroke. After a lengthy stay at the hospital, Minnie took up residence at Country Meadows Care Home, where she was able to celebrate here 100th birthday. She was so pleased to visit with all of her friends and family who were able to attend.

Minnie’s travels have now taken her to the best place of all, Heaven, where she will again visit family and friends, play cards and tell stories.

A Celebration of Life will take place at 1:00 p.m., on September 21, 2019, in White’s Funeral Chapel, Neepawa, MB. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Country Meadows Personal Care Home Activities or Neepawa United Church.

White’s Funeral Home-Neepawa in care of arrangements. www.whitesfh.ca 204-476-2848

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Congratulations, Tiffany, on your induction into the Manitoba Softball Hall of Fame on May 11, 2019.

Good luck as you continue playing high - level fastball in Vancouver.

Also, congratulations on your recent appointment as a Clinical Professor with the UBC Medical School in Vancouver.

We are very proud of you!

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Charles “Mervin” Drayson Charles “Mervin” Drayson passed away peacefully on August 19, 2019, at Country Meadows Care Home, at the age of 95. Merv was born Feb. 2, 1924. He attended school in Gordon and Brookdale, then worked on the family farm until 1943, when he signed up for the Royal Canadian Air Force. After training in Brandon, Yorkton, Calgary, Edmonton and Abbotsford, he graduated and received his wings in Vulcan, Alberta. After graduating, the atomic bomb was dropped and the war was over. On June 25, 1949, Merv married Marj Nelson. They settled on a farm in the Mentmore district, where they raised their family of five children. Merv was very involved in community leadership, including the Gordon church, the Gordon school board, Mentmore Pool Elevator, Mentmore Curling and Skating rink, Air Cadets, local and regional Library boards, Beautiful Plains Credit Union, Neepawa Legion, Neepawa and Manitoba Elks, and the municipality of Langford. Merv was recognized as being a Legion member for over 70 years. He was President of the Manitoba Elks association, of which he was a member for 64 years. He served for 10 years as the Reeve of the Langford Municipality and was honoured by receiving an honorary life membership in the UMM.

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Auction Sales CARS & SHOP EQUIPMENT ESTATE AUCTION FOR THE LATE WILLIAM JOHN SYMONS

Sat. Sept. 28 at 10:00 a.m.

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Suitable for 2 people. $500/ month plus utilities. Available Oct 1. 204-871-3960 _____________________ Apartment for rent. Bri-Mont apartments, 331 Mountain Avenue. Phone 204-2125014 _____________________ Large apartment for up to 4 people. Available immediately. Text or leave message 204-476-0263. _____________________ TRAILER RENTALS: cargo, dump, equipment, auto, livestock/horse. FORK LIFT TELEPORT 729-8989

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 AT 6PM Receiving horses 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 pm 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

Tender Neepawa Farm Land For Sale by Tender The land is located three miles north of the intersection of Hwys 16 & 5 in the RM of Rosedale SE 16-15-15 WPM as described in Certificate of Title No. 2524822 Subject parcel consists of 100.13 acres. Approx. 70 acres in crop. The balance is fenced pasture with a creek running through and a yard site.

Yard site has a 1978 bungalow c/w attached garage and an insulated Quonset style shop plus three smaller buildings.

All offers to be received by Oct.7/19 by mail to Box 806 Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0 accompanied by a certified cheque or bank draft payable to N. A. Holdings Ltd. for 5% of the tendered amount.

Deposit funds will be returned in respect to tenders that are not accepted.

The vendor reserves the right to reject any or all the bids.

Contact Nelson Almey at 204-476-6569 for further info

1973 -464 INT Tractor fact 3 pth hyds • 8ft driftless Sprayer • Car Hauler w winch Cars 1969 FireBird 2 door hard top • 1956 Oldsmobile • Mercedes • Jaquar • Audis • BMW • 2004 Ford F150 • ‘92 Ford Bronco • ‘96 Dodge Ram V8 standard Shop Equipment 10,000lb lift hoist (like new) • 10x 40 King industrial metal lathe • Micro cut Vertical Milling machine model 3vm • Force Milldrill model 30B • 3 in 1 Shear Press Brake & Slip Roll • numerous pieces of tooling for above • Sunnen Precision Honing machine • Van Norman engine boring machine m-777S • Valve Grinding machine • Disc brake Lathe • Wire Welders • Pneumatic planishing hammer • most of the tools are like new • Large assortment of Ford specialty tools • Lawn mowers • smaller power plants • assort. of tires • Disc & Belt sanders • Large table saw • Bolts of fabric for automotive & furniture • assort of auto body sanding & painting supplies • Coke machine • Glen Dan outdoor propane fire bowl • 69 in wing span model airplane • this is only a partial listing Check website for full listing www.nickelauctions.com

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McSherry Auction Service Ltd. The Estate of Mike Dzendzeluk Saturday September 21st at 10 a.m.

Location: Winnipeg (East St Paul), MB. 101 Perimeter By Pass & Henderson Hwy Jct, Take The West Perimeter Bypass Then Immediately Take The Access Rd. - 2463 Henderson Hwy. Contact# 204-809-0423 Skid Steer, Tractor, Truck & Trailer * Case 95 XT Dsl Enclosed Cab Skid Steer Sold 2619 Hrs * MF D902 Cab MFWA P Shift 3 PH PTO Dual Hyd w FEL 3609 Hrs * 4 New Skid Steer Tires 12 – 16.5 * 02 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Dsl 4x4 382,000 KM -Sfty * 16’ Flat Deck Tandem 7000LB x 2 Trailer * Yard * Case IH 1140 Hydro Utility Tractor 3PH PTO & M160 Mower, 1110 Hrs * 3PH 7’ Rotary Mower * Murray 18 HP R Mower * Roper 16 HP R Mower * Merry Tiller * Mini Tiller * Stihl Chain Saw * Tools – Large Amount * 10000 LB 2 Post Hoist * Acklands Matic 1250 Mig Welder * Upright Air Comp * Shop Engine Hoist * Coats RC-15A Tire Machine * Hyd Press * Drill Press * Testers * Hammer Drill * Magnetic Drill * Power Pac * Angel Drill * Tool Cabinets * Air Tools * Specialty Tools * Professional Mechanics Tools Carpentry Tools * Power & Hand Tools * Misc * 84 Drawer Metal Shop Cabinets * Ignition Cabinet * 9500 LB Winch * Fuel Slip Tank * 40’ Insulated Portable ATCO Trailer * 2) Truck Box For Storage * * Honda W 300 Generator * 20 Rolls Mig Wire * Gun Cabinet * Antiques * 53” Bear Trap * Johnson Out Board * Safe * Painted Cabinet * Wood Heater * Hall Mirror * Household * Appliances * Upright Freezer *

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Rural Municipality of Alonsa BOARD OF REVISION

Public notice is hereby given that the 2020 preliminary assessment roll for the Rural Municipality of Alonsa has been delivered to the Municipal Office in Alonsa, MB and is open for public inspection during regular business hours. Applications for revision may be in accordance with sections 42 & 43 of the Assessment Act. APPLICATION FOR REVISION: 42(1) A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property under section 114(1) of the Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay the taxes on the property or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to: a) liability to taxation; b) amount of an assessed value; c) classification of property; or d) a refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13(2).

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 43(1) An application for revision must: a) be made in writing; b) set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which revision is sought; c) state the grounds on which the application is based; and be filed by: i. delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office indicated in the public notice given under subsection 41(2), or ii. serving it upon the secretary, at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board as indicated in the public notice.

The Board of Revision will sit on October 9, 2019, at 10:00 A.M. in the RM of Alonsa Council Chambers at 20 Railway Avenue, to hear applications.

The final date on which applications must be received by the Secretary of the Board is September 23, 2019 at 4:30 P.M. Prior to filing a complaint against the liability to taxation, amount of an assessed value or classification of property, you are encouraged to discuss the matter with the Provincial Municipal Assessment Branch in Dauphin by phoning 1-866-282-0836.

Dated at Alonsa, Manitoba this 26th day of August, 2019.

Pamela Sul, Secretary, Board of Revision Box 127 Alonsa, MB R0H 0A0 Phone: (204) 767-2054 , Fax: (204) 767-2044, Email: rmalonsa@inetlink.ca

PUBLIC NOTICE - BOARD OF REVISION

Public notice is hereby given that the 2019 Assessment Roll for the Municipality of WestLakeGladstone has been delivered to the Municipal Office at 14 Dennis Street E, Gladstone, Manitoba, and is open for public inspection during regular business hours. Applications for revision may be in accordance with sections 42 and 43 of the Assessment Act: APPLICATION FOR REVISION: 42(1) A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property under section 114(1) of The Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay the taxes on the property, the authorized agent of the person, mortgagee or occupier, or the assessor may make application (fillable form on www.westlake-gladstone.ca) (Click on Municipal\Tax Information\Board of Revision) for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to: a) liability to taxation; b) amount of an assessed value; c) classification of property; or d) a refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13(2) APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: 43(1) An application for revision must a) be made in writing (visit www.westlake-gladstone.ca for fillable form); b) set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which a revision is sought; c) set out which of the matters referred to in subsection 42(1) are at issue, and the grounds for each of those matters; and d) be filed by (i) delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office indicated above, or (ii) serving it upon the secretary, at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board as indicated in the public notice. Applications sent electronically must confirm appeal received by municipal office.

FEES (NEW IN 2018): A minimum filing fee of $50.00 must accompany your application form (on website) with an additional fee of $10.00 for each $50,000 of assessed value of the property to a maximum of $300. The filing fee is refundable in the case where an appeal is reached prior to the Board of Revision sitting. The filing fees are Non-refundable if a decision cannot be made at the Council level and the property owner chooses to file an appeal to the Municipal Board.

The Board of Revision will sit at the WestLake-Gladstone Municipal Office on October 16, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. to hear applications. The final date on which applications must be received by the Secretary of the Board is September 30, 2019.

Prior to filing a complaint against the liability to taxation, amount of an assessed value, or classification of property, you are encouraged to discuss the matter with the Provincial Municipal Assessment Branch; phone 204-239-3332.

Dated this 22nd day of August, 2019.

Coralie Smith, CMMA Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone Box 150 Gladstone MB R0J 0T0

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We are currently seeking a full-time Production Operator to work in our plant that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. The successful applicant will work on a rotating schedule which includes 10 and 12 hour day and overnight shifts.

The successful candidate will possess: • the ability to work 10 and 12 hour shifts on a 24 hour, 7 day per week rotating schedule • the ability to work alone on overnight and weekend shifts • the ability to lift and carry up to 25kgs, walk and stand on concrete for long periods of time (with breaks), and be comfortable with heights • the ability to work in varying temperatures • the ability to consistently maintain a clean work area • a strong work ethic with the ability to maintain an excellent attendance record • strong problem solving skills with keen attention to detail • a positive, collaborative attitude and approach to work • strong computer skills • mechanical aptitude • previous manufacturing experience • the ability to fluently speak, read, and write in English • legally eligible to work in Canada We offer competitive wages and employees are eligible for our benefits package after successful completion of the requisite probationary period.

Qualified candidates can apply by emailing a current resume and cover letter to the attention of Brent McMillan at bmcmillan@manitobastarch.com by September 27, 2019.

We thank all that apply. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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ASSISTANT CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER The Municipality of McCreary is inviting applications for the position of Assistant Chief Administrative Officer.

This position reports to the Chief Administrative Officer and is responsible for the administration and delivery of municipal programs and services. This includes payroll and related payroll functions, assisting with pre-budget planning, accounts payable, assuming the duties of the Chief Administrative Officer or the Office Assistant as may be necessary, and other duties as required. The position description is available upon request.

The ideal candidate should possess the following: • Certified Manitoba Municipal Administrator or the ability to become CMMA certified within a period of four years or less; • High School Graduate or equivalent; • Ability to type/keyboard fifty (50) words per minute; • Good oral and written communication skills; • Excellent leadership and supervisory skills; • Ability to handle multiple tasks and to work under deadlines; • Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel. Being an advanced user of Excel will be considered an asset; • Experience in a municipal government office environment will be considered an asset; • Minimum of one (1) year experience in an office setting; • Aptitude using Munisoft software or other accounting software will be considered an asset; • Valid Manitoba Class 5 Drivers Licence or ability to Place your obtain same; • Additional Ads training certificates will be considered an asset; with us • Must be bondable as well as provide a Criminal Record Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check.

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as available and no later than October 21, 2019.

Please submit resume with salary expectations and three work-related references to the address below.

Applications marked Assistant CAO will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2019 by mail, delivery, fax or email at the address given below. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Municipality of McCreary Attention: Wendy Turko, CAO P. O. Box 338 – 432 First Avenue McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0 Telephone: 1 (204) 835-2309 Fax: 1 (204) 835-2649 Email: mccreary@mymts.net

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Our drivers have assigned trucks, & a mix of day trips & longer overnight trips, with many nights at home, frequent weekends off, & and mostly rural deliveries. We have many long-term drivers.

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

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On Sept. 10, Riding Mountain MLA candidate Greg Nesbitt watched the election results come in with his family, including parents Joe and Shirley. The PC candidate was re-elected and the unofficial results show Nesbitt garnered 6,117 of the 9,255 votes cast.

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