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About a half dozen people volunteered their time on Friday, Nov. 22 to help Santa Claus to get ready for the annual Neepawa Christmas Parade. They prepared the sled by cleaning it and putting on the lights and tinsel at the McLaughlin GM garage. Pictured left to right: Back row - Marilyn Crewe, Jennifer Wiebe, Tricia Braun, Reid and Jaxson Braun. Front row: Jeff Braun and Barb Bohn. Additional prep work pictures on Page 24

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Santa Claus Parade of Lights rolls through Neepawa

PHOTOS BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Above left: The main event for the Neepawa Chamber of Commerce Parade of Lights, held on Saturday, Nov. 23, was the Santa Claus float, put together by Chamber members. Above right: This year, the Chamber held a contest for the best parade float. The winner of the contest was the Neepawa Scouts, with a zoo themed float.

See more photos of the parade on Page 24.

Cookie Walk Lots of Christmas goodies on offer raises funds for Diabetes walk

PHOTOS BY CASSANDRA WEHRHAHN

A crowd of approximately 750 people flocked to the Yellowhead Hall on Saturday, Nov. 23 for the Glorious Christmas Wish Sale, which featured lots of handmade treasures.

Diane Puliach, of McCreary, stands with some of the products her business, “Sew~Sew Business”, was offering at the craft sale that Saturday. Puliach is a seamstress for alterations and sewing, creative quilts and home decor design.

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The Cookie Walk took place on Nov. 23 at ArtsForward in Neepawa. It was held through Laurie Wahoski and had approximately 120 dozen cookies donated for the event. Wahoski and her daughter, Kyla, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 3, are raising money to one day participate in a hike internationally. A total of $900 was raised at the walk that Saturday.

“Our goal is $14,000, which will likely be divided between JDRF and Diabetes Canada,” Wahoski said.

“So far, we have $9,500 raised.”

Laurie and Kyla Wahoski extend their thanks for the support received at the event.

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Home for Christmas kicks off holiday celebrations

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The annual Neepawa shopping event, Home for Christmas, took place on Thursday, Nov. 21, featuring sales and events put on by local businesses.

One of this year’s big draws of Home for Christmas was a pop-up mall (above) with local vendors, artisans and crafters, located in the former Zeke’s Jewellers.

PHOTO BY JOHN DRINKWATER

Don Amero’s Christmas concert took place at ArtsForward on the evening of Home for Christmas. Pictured, from left: Dylan MacDonald, Don Amero and John Baron.

Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.

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Above lef t: Home Hardware had a number of promotions, including a table of mystery gifts for sale.

Left: It’s Time had some draws and contests, as well as a toy drive for the Salvation Army Christmas Hampers.

Above: Art & Soul and 4U Home Decor had some Christmas displays up, as well as free samples of locally made jams and jellies.

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by Chad Carpenter

A number of questions T here are a number of questions that need to be answered.

The most pressing one is why do media and governments so blindly accept every story that comes out about climate change?

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of stories floating around about climate change. That the climate is changing, and has been changing, since the beginning of time, is true. After that opening statement, everything else is open to question.

Beginning of time, what does that mean? To former Green Peace founder Robert Moore, beginning of time means billions of years. To some students of the Christian and Jewish Bible, it means about 6,000 years. Does it really matter? Either way, we have thousands of years of climate patterns to look at and the conclusion is pretty much the same, the world’s climate is changing and always has been.

The deeper questions need to be discussed. What is causing climate change? How fast is it currently changing? How fast is it currently changing relative to 1,000 years ago or 5,000 years ago? What causes the changes?

What can be done about it? More important, what should be done that is actually helpful? And, most important, what should not be done that might actually make matters worse?

Green Peace founder, Robert Moore, spoke at a conference in Red Deer I attended a couple of weeks ago. He hasn’t been with Green Peace since 1986, having left, as he felt it had accomplished its original goals and should not have gone into endless fundraising activism. Moore believes, in contrast to many climate change neepawa

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Ken Waddell students, that CO2 levels are dropping. He believes that dropping CO2 levels will have a drastic effect on plant life, resulting in reduced food production. If any of the climate change worriers actually looked at the role of CO2 in plant life, they would come to the same conclusion. CO2 levels are purposefully raised in greenhouses so as to get better production. Moore’s take on CO2 is that we need more, not less, and that CO2 levels have little, if anything, to do with global warming.

The world’s temperature may be going up. Key words, “may be”. My generation was being warned in the 1960s that there was a coming ice age and ironically, it was by some of the same scientists who are saying the opposite today.

If the urban world is warming up, and it might be, it is more likely to be due to us running more cars, trucks, trains and airplanes than we did 50 years ago. Remember also, that 50 years ago, air conditioning was rare. Today, most houses, commercial buildings and vehicles are being cooled and the outdoor environment is being doubly heated by the energy expended and by pumping the internal heat into the atmosphere.

The very frustrating thing about the climate change discussion is that many statements go unquestioned. Greta Thunberg says

our generation has destroyed her future. That is false. In contrast to 50 years ago, young Greta has access to better nutrition, if she so chooses, better education and, for a young woman especially, access to a far wider career choice than 50 years ago. Alexandria OcasioCortez recently bemoaned that our generation destroyed her opportunity to bring children into the world. That’s nonsense and she should know that. Compared to 50 years ago, living and health conditions have improved vastly.

Childhood diseases are much reduced. Child birth is much safer.

What is not safer is a world unprotected from unquestioned political, media and academic statements. In the rush to get votes, readership and research dollars, the appropriate level of questioning falls to the wayside.

We are more likely to be more in danger today from a lack of intelligent debate than we are to be in danger of climate change. We used to have both climate change and healthy debate. You decide which one is missing.

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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anada is becoming increasingly urban and it’s having an unexpected impact on the agricultural community. The 2016 Census of Agriculture found that in 2016, there were 271,935 farm operators across Canada. For comparison’s sake, there are three times as many people who live in the City of Winnipeg.

It’s not hard to see why Canadians are so poorly informed about agriculture, they have lost their MY first hand conPERSPECTIVE nection.

For years, the number of Canadian farmers has been falling. Kate In 2015, there Jackman-Atkinson were just over 193,000 farms, six per cent less than recorded in the 2011 Many of the Census of Agriculture. misconceptions the From the 481,000 farms in 1961, this number has industry is battling are been falling each census based on emotional cycle. The problem is arguments. compounded— not only are the majority of Canadians disconnected from the farm, specialization has meant that even among farmers, knowledge about other sectors beyond their own can be limited.

Because of, or in spite of, their lack of connection to the farm, consumers are becoming increasingly interested in knowing more about the food they eat. They want to know how it was produced and its health benefits. With so few Canadians having first hand knowledge of food production and more information than ever being accessible over the internet, the farm sector is often finding itself playing catch up when it comes to consumer education. This includes both food trends and outright misinformation.

For a story in this week’s paper, I spoke to representatives from three farm organizations and they all talked about the increasing need to educate the broader public. This never used to be important but these days, it’s vital. These groups, and the farmers they represent, face misconceptions about their specific industries, as well as farming in general.

Part of the challenge is that the people who most need to know about agriculture don’t cross paths with farmers that often, that’s the whole problem. To rectify this, farm groups have been increasingly taking part in events aimed at the broader public— events like Ag in the City and Ag in the Classroom. These types of programs expose people who will probably never visit a farm, to not just the concept of agriculture in Canada, but also to individual farmers. It’s a step in the right direction when it comes to educating consumers who seldom think about where exactly their food comes from, beyond the supermarket shelf.

While these organized programs are helpful, many of the misconceptions the industry is battling are based on emotional arguments.

This is why some of the best PR being undertaken by the industry is being done by farmers themselves. Today, the internet allows a farmer in rural Manitoba to connect to someone in downtown Toronto. It allows people without a connection to the farm, but an interest in knowing about how their food is produced, to reach out to an individual farmer actually working in the industry. Organized events are great for sparking interest, but people want real talk with real people, not to see a polished presentation, and social media has collapsed the distances, allowing for that to happen.

Agriculture does have a great story to tell, but farmers are vastly outnumbered. It’s more important than ever that those involved in agriculture, and the organizations that represent them, overcome their differences and tell the broader public and policy makers what they do, and why.

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Keep moving, keep pushing, don’t quit Observation

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he life of a professional football running back is seldom easy. He lines up behind the quarterback, is handed the ball and told to run straight ahead into a crowd of players– half of whom are trying to push the others out of his way so that he has a clear path ahead of him. Sometimes, they succeed and he can run straight ahead for several yards. Most of the time, they don’t and the running back is tackled after little or no gain.

But ever y so often, something unexpected happens. The back charges into the crowd. His forward progress is stopped and it looks like he’s going down, but he suddenly breaks free and with no one in his way, he can carry the ball down the field and into the opposing team’s end zone. Why did he succeed? What was his secret?

The first lesson the back learned on the first day of training camp was this: from the moment you get the ball, keep your feet

FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein moving. Keep running.

Keep pushing. Keep moving forward. Don’t give up and don’t stop until you hear the referee’s whistle.

That applies to football; it also applies to the other challenges we face in life.

We have things we want to achieve. We set goals and take the first steps to reaching them. All goes well for a time, but then we run into some obstacle, some wall of resistance that slows us down and keeps us from making progress.

At that point, we have three options. We can stop where we are and be satisfied with the progress we have made (however much or little it might be). We can give up and abandon the quest. Or we can do what the running back does– refuse to quit,

keep moving, keep pushing, keep making progress until we reach our goal.

That’s how it is when you want to lose weight. The first five pounds disappear quite quickly. The last five can take what seems like an eternity to disappear.

But you don’t give up.

You stick to your diet and exercise plan and one day, they disappear.

It’s the same when you r un a marat hon. The first five miles are easy.

But as you get close to the finish line, your body starts to protest and you wonder how much farther you can go or if you can take another step. But you don’t want to see a “DNF” (Did Not Finish) behind your name when the f inal standings are published. So you keep moving forward; you keep

running until you cross the finish line.

Taking a program that will lead to a college diploma or degree presents us with the same challenge.

The first lessons are easy to understand. The first problems are easy to solve.

The last ones are much harder, but these are the ones you must master because problems like them will appear on the final exam. So you go over the material until you master it and your efforts are rewarded with a passing grade and a diploma.

We never know what challenges life may send us. But here is good news.

Nothing that comes our way ever takes God by surprise. He is fully aware of the challenges we face.

He will give us all the help we need to face them and overcome them. He asks but one thing of us.

Whatever happens, don’t give up. Don’t quit. Keep moving ahead. With his help, you won’t just achieve your goals. You’ll surpass them.

Here’s to the three window churches

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ow n s i z i n g h a s been my goal for some time now.

That also means not purchasing anything unless I need it. And then, there it was, alone, right at eye level– a white ceramic three window church. Larger than any of my other Christmas decorations, well, almost larger. The carollers that Ed bought years ago are taller. But a three window church that had lights glowing through the windows and a tower and a steeple! I walked away, bravely, and then returned. Still not a need in any sense other than an emotional sense.

Sometimes that is good enough.

There was a time when our prairies were dotted with churches. Families gathered faithfully Sunday after Sunday, for as well as a place of prayer, it was the centre of the community for friendship and fellowship. Every year, Christmas Eve would find the faithful gathered, light

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen spilling into the winter darkness, children giddy with the honour of being Mary or Joseph, the responsibility of extending the welcome, or being a capital letter in an acrostic.

In a corner there would be the tree, decorated and glowing. This evening service was the prelude to the gifts and feasting of Christmas proper. These little white churches played an incredibly binding role in early prairie life.

There is still a smattering of these buildings used for worship. Some have become workshops, homes, museums, or sit, forlorn and abandoned. For those that are still places of worship, there is a deep sense of loyalty and protection.

Worshippers still gather, for we are taught that “where two or three gather in My name, there I am.”

And so, throughout the prairies, Sunday worshippers still gather. (My realm of knowledge covers the prairies, I assume it is so for all parts of the country.)

The small, three window church, with drafty windows, creaking f loors and peeling paint, is dear to my heart. When we, as a family, moved from Southern Manitoba, where the churches were often big and modern, to the Riding Mountain area, we chose to attend one such church.

As we turned off the highway and the building came in sight, our children were first silent, then sceptical,

and with awe, proclaimed– a three window church…

We bonded with the folks that attended. If a visiting minister was not able to get the f luorescent light over the pulpit to turn on, a very senior member of the congregation would softly walk up, and with the correct pressure and timing, there was light. There was no indoor plumbing. The Sunday school met in a converted granary and when the winter winds howled, the carpet on the f loor breathed as steady as the wind gusts. There was the Sunday a swallow joined the service and one matron f led in fear. Another Sunday, when two youths, one my child, got the giggles as they watched a bee slowly walk up and down the nose of a child in front of them.

Memories rush in and wonders abound.

A nd so, I now ow n a white, ceramic, three window church. The light glowing from its windows makes me smile.

By Addy Oberlin here are several clocks in my home. Two are special, because they have to be wound up with a key. It seems they each have a personality. One starts running slower when the time comes closer to get wound up and the other one starts running faster. One even decided that 12 rings is just too many and rings only 2 times when it is 12 o’clock.

It made me think that sometimes we need to start running slower before time runs out. However, time can run faster, so that Spring will be here sooner. I like to plan ahead of what I am going to do, but I am learning that my plans are not always God’s plans. What James tells us in chapter 4:14 is a warning, “You do not even know what will happen tomorrow...” Verse 15 is a good verse to live by: “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.”

God bless you all this week.

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Letters

The passing of a local institution

It is with a sad heart that we heard of the passing of a member of our extended community family this week, The Carberry News-Express. The institution was a mere 109 years old. It leaves us, as citizens and residents of Carberry, to mourn its removal from the day to day life of our community.

It has always been there, literally. There is not a person within town that has been here longer than the NewsExpress has. It has seen it all: birth announcements; front page pictures of our children during their school pageants and band concerts; the Carberry Royals winning the league championship; the growth of our town; bumper crops and crop failures; and obituaries of family and friends. It has been a witness to our history, a scribe of our present, and until recently, a herald of things to come. But, no more...

Times change. Technology changes. Owners change.

We cannot fault FP Canadian Newspapers for the urge to trim their bottom line at the cost of our paper. We can ask, though, if all due diligence was performed in seeking out a new owner that was not driven by corporate revenue needs rather than merely shutting down an underperforming division. In many ways, this echoes the removal of CKX Brandon from our television airwaves just 10 years ago, when new ownership decided to shut down and consolidate their holdings in larger markets.

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If anyone needs reassurance about why we wear a poppy, or why we should wear a poppy, may I suggest you check out “By Chance Alone” by Max Eisen.

You will be amazed at the strength of this Auschwitz survivor and the cruelty of war.

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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is one of the original 13 states. It is a state full of rolling hills, lush forests and millions of acres of farmland. Pennsylvania’s farms are the backbone of the state’s economy, producing a wide variety of crops, such as dairy products, corn, cattle, mushrooms, poultry, eggs, a variety of fruits, sweet corn, potatoes, maple syrup and Christmas trees. Pennsylvania leads the nation in rural population, covered bridges, meat packing plants, mushroom production, potato chip production, pretzel bakeries and sausage making. As well, Pennsylvania has the highest Amish population in the world.

They are known for simple living, plain dress and unwillingness to embrace modern technology, such as electricity. The unique culture of the Amish, their dedication to tradition, draws visitors. Some of the Amish community has developed a thriving tourist industry by operating small markets, selling quilts, preserves, wood products, baking, etc. to tourists. Pennsylvania’s rich heritage lures many tourists annually. They come to visit the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, the Valley Forge and Gettysburg battle sites, Hershey Park amusement park with 90 acres of rides and entertainment, Presque Isle State Park, that sits on a peninsula that curves out into Lake Erie, and the quaint towns with an old-style country atmosphere. That is just the tip of the iceberg.

Pennsylvania was inhabited by Native American tribes years before the first Europeans arrived. These tribes included the Shawnee, the Susquehannock, the Delaware and the Iroquois. Each tribe had clan groups that were named after an animal and each clan placed their clan animal on their pottery and clothing. The first European settlers in the region were the Dutch and Swiss in the early 1600s. The third Dutch-Anglo war ended in 1674 with the British defeating the Dutch and shortly after, William Penn was given a large part of land by the English King. Penn established the Province of Pennsylvania as a colony for persecuted members of the Quakers. Because Penn’s colony offered settlers religious freedom, it attracted people of other denominations. Along came German immigrants, including Quakers, Mennonites and the Amish. The French and Indian War, which started in 1754, lasted for nine years and ended with the British winning.

In 1776, July 4, the 13 North American British colonies met together and decided that “these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be free and independent states”. In 1787, after the American Revolution ended, Pennsylvania became the second U.S. state.

When the Civil War broke out in 1861, Pennsylvania remained loyal to the Union and played a vital role in the war. The largest battle to take place in the state was the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863, which many consider to be the turning point in the war.

When they came to the “New World”, the Amish brought with them the cooking traditions of their homelands and adapted them to the foods available, including wild game, berries and fish.

Many settled in areas where wheat, rye, corn and barley flourished. Grain-based foods came to play an important role in their lives. Pennsylvania is known for apple butter, buttered noodles (noodles drenched in browned butter), chicken pot pies, Chow Chow (pickled veggies), pork and sauerkraut, pierogis, apple butter and cottage cheese (smearcase), chicken corn soup, Philly cheesesteak sandwich and handmade pretzels, to name a few. A breakfast staple Scrapple, is pork trimmings mixed with spices and cornmeal, shaped into a loaf that’s sliced and fried. To celebrate New Year’s Eve is hog maw, otherwise known as pig’s stomach, which is stuffed with diced potatoes, spices and pork sausage and baked. Save room for dessert, as there is no shortage of sweet desserts, peach cobbler, whoopee pies (actually cookies), apple dumplings, shoofly pie (molasses pie), funnel cake (a kind of donut), the little lemon cakes, sugar cookies and sand tarts to name a few.

This is a favourite every day soup.

Chicken Corn Soup 1 whole chicken 1 tsp. poultry seasoning 3 litres water 1 Tbsp. dried parsley 2 bay leaves 3 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen or canned) 2 Tbsp. olive oil salt and pepper to taste 1 onion, diced 2 stalks celery, diced Rivels (dumplings) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup flour 1-2 Tbsp. chicken base (for extra flavour) 1 raw egg Place chicken in a large stock pot and cover with the water. Add bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Place lid on the pot and simmer on low for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the chicken is falling apart. Remove chicken from pot. Allow to cool enough to be handled, then remove meat from bones. Strain broth. Chop meat and add to the broth. If not using immediately, refrigerate meat and broth.

In the oil, fry the onions, celery and garlic until tender crisp. Add to the chicken broth. Add the chicken base, poultry seasoning, parsley, corn, salt and pepper. Simmer until the veggies are cooked.

Mix the flour and egg together by hand until it resembles crumbs. Slowly add the crumbly dough by hand into the boiling soup, stirring all the while. Cook about 5 minutes and serve.

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Central School memories

By Rick Sparling Neepawa Banner & Press

Of course in every school back in the day there was the school yard bully. There is a real awareness these days, so this type of behaviour is not tolerated. Kas Holod relates two such stories about when he was in grades 6 and 7 at Central School.

Since neither Kas nor I want to get beat up, the names are omitted, but the stories are true.

Grade 6 – A new boy came to town to start the school year and he was a Chinese immigrant. Kas befriended this kid and after a couple of days of school, he approached Kas and mentioned that some kid was picking on him and bullying him. Kas told him to fight back and the boy was afraid he would be deported if he created a big scene. Kas assured him that would not be the case.

He said that nothing would happen and re-assured him to go for it and all would

be okay. The very next day there was a ruckus on the schoolgrounds and it seemed that the Chinese immigrant was tossing the bully around like a sack of potatoes, to the delight of all of the spectators. There was no deportation, but lots of celebration!

Grade 7 – Kas was the treasurer for the school hockey program that Principal Wes McAmmond ran and as such, was going over the books with Wes when all of a sudden this boy came in crying and sobbing. He said that one of the boys was picking on him, hitting him and wouldn’t leave him alone. Wes said, “Look.

Quit your crying and go out there and hit him back!” So the boy went out and soon there was another ruckus happening. No one got hurt, but the bully never bothered the kid again.

This next story is a bit of a love story gone bad.

Kas had a big crush on this girl, we’ll call Lucille(could be her real

name). He sat right behind her in their Grade 7 classroom. She was wearing a tunic and there was some white cloth exposed on the back. Kas had one of those pens that you dip in an ink-well and he proceeded to draw a heart with an arrow going through it and added both of their initials.

It looked pretty good to Kas, but Ms. Faryon took exception to it and called Mr. McAmmond to deal with it. He took him to the office and McAmmond said these words that Kas has never forgotten, “You have been an ideal student up to this point, Kas, and beleive me when I tell you, this is going to hurt me more than it will hurt you.”

Kas’s comment, “Well don’t do it then,” fell on deaf ears. There has been more than one rumour that Wes McAmmond turned on the P A system while he was using the strap. A good deterent.

Coming soon... more stories from Central School.

New funding to combat rural crime Submitted Province of Manitoba The Manitoba government has announced it will invest $1.9 million annually on an expanded rural crime initiative. It will support the expansion of Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) crime reduction and enforcement teams throughout the province, including related policing investments with the goal of improving public safety for rural Manitobans.

“Our government is taking action in response to concerns from rural Manitobans who no longer feel safe in their homes and communities,” said Justice Minister Clif f Cullen.

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Crime reduction teams focus on serious, prolific offenders and drug dealers. The RCMP’s current four-member team in the

north will receive funding to expand to six officers.

Funding will also be used to create two new teams in the RCMP’s eastern and western districts, with five officers to be recruited for each location. Funding will also allow another four officers to be added to the D Division Enforcement Team, a centralized unit that targets criminal organizations and street gangs that traffic drugs and guns throughout the province.

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By Aloyse Good Happy Rock Horseshoes 4-H Club The Happy Rock Horseshoes 4-H Club had their annual start up meeting Nov. 10. The new executive was determined. president: Regan Teichroeb, vice president: Jodie Davis, secretary: Mia Smith, treasurer: Madison Teichroeb, news reporter: Aloyse Good, banner scanner: Brooklyn Nichol. The leaders will be Martine Davis, Heather Davies, Jackie Hanna and Megan Hall. There are a lot of new members this year, so our leaders will be busy. The next meeting is planned for Dec. 22, in conjunction with our Christmas party, and speeches will be sometime in February. We want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas!

Dan Mazier sworn in as Member of Parliament

By Michael Kreshewski Parliamentary Assistant for Dan Mazier Dan Mazier, who was elected to represent the constituency of Dauphin – Swan River – Neepawa in last month’s federal election, was officially sworn in as Member of Parliament on Nov. 21. Mazier will officially take his seat in the House of Commons on Dec. 5 when the 43rd Parliament will officially commence.

“I am really looking forward to taking my seat in the House of Commons. The reality is that the seat is not mine; it belongs to the people I represent. It is my job to be their voice and ensure Parliament hears their concerns and priorities,” said Dan Mazier at his swearing in ceremony.

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Citizens of and visitors to Gladstone enjoyed some Moonlight Madness on Friday, Nov. 22. A variety of items were available for enjoyment at the annual Moonlight Madness event, such as festive shopping, a turkey supper, seasonal baking and carols being sung.

Top: Patrons of Gladstone Bakery & Eatery enjoy a delicious Roast Turkey Supper special.

Bottom left: Carol singers enhanced the evening’s Christmas Tree lighting ceremony.

Bottom right: Pictured are some of the Christmas giftware and decorations on display at Clarke’s of Gladstone.

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“I’m calling for the Liberal government to prioritize rural Canada and outline specific proposals to improve our industries, communities and rural way

of life,” said Mazier, “My immediate priorities will be focused on making life more affordable, supporting our agricultural sector by working to get our goods to market, and improving connectivity through internet and cellular service initiatives.”

Justin Trudeau’s government was reduced to a minority in the last election; therefore, the Liberals will need to work with other parties to support them or risk losing confidence and going into another election. Mazier looks forward to working with any party that will support the rural riding he now represents and pledges to truly be a voice for the constituency. “I have a very important responsibility to represent the people of our riding and I plan to uphold that responsibility.”

MP Mazier’s Parliamentary office is now open and has already begun building relationships with key stakeholders, drafting policy proposals, and ensuring that the concerns and priorities of the riding’s constituents are heard. More information will be coming forward on where Mazier will be opening his constituency office to serve constituents.

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1979: Neepawa Chicken Corral open for business

By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

110 years ago, Tuesday, November 30, 1909 One of the guillotines used during the Reign of Terror in France is to be sold at auction.

The Indian is coming i nto h i s ow n . Under certain restrictions, the natives in Alberta and Saskatchewan are to be given a vote. It will seem rather funny to have an aspiring member slide up to Man with the Pinto Horse, slip him the glad hand, and a cigar and ask him what he thinks about the tariff on dried prunes. The Indian will be just as able to give an expression of opinion as t he Dou k hobou r who has recent ly retur ned from a holiday jaunt, during which his baggage consisted of an idiotic smile. –Calgary Herald.

100 years ago, Friday, November 28, 1919 Ver non Po c ket t [of Kelwood] fractured his wrist yesterday cranking his auto.

90 years ago, Friday, November 29, 1929 A Saskatchewan judge has decided that policemen must have a warrant for search of a residence.

Mussolini has 9,000 sentinels watching the clergy of Italy to make sure they do nothing contrary to Fascism.

80 years ago, Tuesday, November 28, 1939 L ord Rother mere predicts that the war will not last long, and that it

Pictured here is Neepawa Chicken Corral restaurant as it appeared when it opened in 1979.

will be the least bloody of all wars.

The Polish government i n Pa r i s c l a i m s t h at 20,000,000 Poles face starvation due to plundering by the Nazis.

Nazi agents in Ha l ifa x are send ing word to Germany about Canadian ship operations by shortwave wireless, it is reported.

70 years ago, Thursday, December 1, 1949 L a st T hu r sd ay w a s a time for jubilation at the Canadian Industries Limited Neepawa Salt Works.

A t m id n i ght , pl a nt personnel gathered around the clock to check off the 1,167th accident free day, which meant they had qualified for the “President’s Prize.”

T he l a s t lo s t t i me accident at t he pla nt occurred Sept. 14, 1946, when a block of salt fell on a loader’s face, requiring one day’s absence.

The 1,167 accident free days equals about 511,500 accident free man hours.

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60 years ago, Friday, November 27, 1959 An unofficial Chamber of Commerce “committee” this week began a study of development possibilities at the new PFRA lake here, when they met an official of Ducks Unlimited.

The D. U. biologist, Mr. Dillon, was asked for some advice regarding the possibilities of establishing a duck breeding station

somewhere on the lake.

50 years ago, Thursday, November 27, 1969 Best wishes from the [ Fr a n k l i n] d i st r ict to Mrs. Verna Gabriel, who opened a ceramics shop in Neepawa on Nov. 10.

40 years ago, Thursday, November 29, 1979 The new Chicken Corral Restaurant on Main Street was officially opened on Monday, Nov. 26.

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At a recent zone junior varsity girls volleyball playoff in Carberry, the MacGregor Mustangs had an inspirational role model in their line up. Desi Zacharias (14), a grade 9 student, plays the game with an artificial right leg. Her coaches, Alicia Giesbrecht and Kari Sawatzki, described her as a resilient, energetic leader.

In a brief interview after the game, Desi said, “I was diagnosed with cancer eight years ago and had two major surgeries, in Toronto and Winnipeg, to get a prosthetic for my right leg. I’ve been playing volleyball since Grade 7 and have two awesome coaches.”

Her cancer, osteosarcoma, in her right leg caused the special surgery, which is called Rotationplasty. This is a surgical procedure used to treat bone tumours in children that occur near the knee. The bottom of the femur, the knee and upper tibia are surgically removed.

The lower leg is then rotated 180 degrees and then attached to the femur.

Zacharias’ principal, Kyle McKinstry, spoke highly of her dedication and attitude of life.

MacGregor Mustangs volleyball player Desi Zacharias prepares for a serve from the Carberry Cougars during a zone playoff game earlier this month.

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The Glenboro-CarberryBaldur Wildcats high school hockey team paused for a photo at Mount Rushmore– depicting former United States presidents Th e o d o re Ro o s e v e l t , G e o rg e Wa s h i n g t o n , Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson– while at the Rapid City, SD, invitational tournament Nov. 22-24. Front row (from left): Tyson Sholdice, Carson Mooney, Bayley C r e a s y, J o s h F i s k e l , Austin Moffatt and Kylan Aitken. Back row (from left): Peyton Elliot, Gordon Pohl, Ethan Bjarnason, Deegan Campbell, Trey Sattler, Brett Janssens, Josh Vanschie, Tyler Hood, Braydon Stevens, Johnny Meyers and Talen Graham.

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The Neepawa team won four games, to receive the championship pennant. Carberry was runner up, with a 3-1 record. The Manitou Tigers went 2-2-, Teulon Tigers were 1-3 and the Winnipeg Winterhawks had a 0-4 record.

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The Glenboro-CarberryBaldur Wildcats high school hockey team travelled to Rapid City, SD, for an invitational tournament, Nov. 22-24.

The team was unable to garner a win in their four games against much larger American schools, who practice daily. The Wildcats had trouble scoring goals against Rushmore Thunder, Watertown Lakers and Oahe Capitals, except for a great third period in their final game with the Lakers, where the GCB players overcame a 6-1 deficit, but lost 6-5.

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Men’s Shed program ‘Tis the season to be giving Army kettle campaign to start up in Neepawa Salvation back out raising funds

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press Neepawa has no shortage of retirees within the community, but the end of a fulfilling career can leave a hole in the lives of some. The Neepawa Community Ministries Centre (NCMC) has gotten the ball rolling on a possible way to fill that job-shaped hole in the lives of retired men, in the form of a Men’s Shed.

On Wednesday, Nov. 20, NCMC arranged a meeting with Doug Mackie, the founder and coordinator of Canadian Men’s Sheds Association (CMSA), to come and talk to anyone who might be interested in a Men Shed starting in Neepawa. Amanada Naughton-Gale, NCMC com mun it y m i n ist r ies director, said they had about 15 men show up to see what a Men’s Shed is all about.

‘A way of combating loneliness’ “It’s really an opportunity for guys to get together as a way of combating loneliness,” NaughtonGale explained. “In retirees, there’s a real sense of, ‘I’m not sure who my friends are anymore,’ or ‘I’ve lost my sense of purpose,’ and Doug Mackie really talked about that from a firsthand perspective.”

Mackie has been responsible for starting a number of Men’s Sheds in Winnipeg, where he currently lives, after having heard of the program that was running in Australia.

He was also the first in Canada to start a shed. “[Mackie] really talks passionately about the mental health aspect of Men’s Sheds and what it does and what it’s done for him. Just making connections with other men to talk about things that are happening in their own lives. And of course the other part of the Men’s Shed is coming together and doing things purposefully,” NaughtonGale explained.

Men’s Sheds that cur-

rent ly operate usually consist of a group of retired men who get together regularly to work on projects for themselves and the communit y. Some start with carving walking sticks; they will often offer to build woodcrafts and furniture for community organizations, such as planter boxes or picnic benches; some offer to help fix mechanical components or work together to help with projects in a neighbour’s home. “It depends on what that group wants to do and what the community has asked them to do, as well, and if they have the capability and capacity to do that,” Naughton-Gale noted. “So right now, we’re hoping that it’s just a group of guys that’s going to start getting together to have coffee and introduce themselves to each other and then try and figure out where they need to establish themselves and what they’re going to need in that space to give back to the community.”

Starting to meet regularly Naughton- Ga le sa id there was a lot of interest shown from the guys who came to the meeting, so they’re now planning to meet every Wednesday at 2 pm in the boardroom of the NCMC thrift store. Of course, right now, it’s not actually a shed, but once the group decides what they want to do together and what kind of projects they’d be interested, they can start f iguring out what kind of a space they’ll need for their Men’s Shed. “They’ll be looking for a space, for sure,” Naughton-Gale said, adding that they’re open to suggestions. “So if there might be a suitable space for a workshop type spot for a group of guys to get together, people can get ahold of me and we can kind of f lesh out some of those ideas and I can pass that along to the group.”

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these regular Wednesday meet ings are open to anybody who might be interested in the Men’s Shed. “We’re challenging people to at least make it to two meetings in a row to see if this is something that they’re interested in,” Naughton- Gale noted.

She said that they’re encouraging people to just come out to find out more, even those who aren’t interested in helping get it set up, but would like to get involved once it gets more established. “For those who really want to see something like this get off the ground, we definitely want them at the table and to help out as much as they can,” she added.

More than just carpentry Naughton-Gale wanted to stress that even though many Men’s Sheds revolve around carpentry or woodworking, they want to include people with all different kinds of skills.

“It’s about sharing an opportunity to learn from each other. So maybe, you know, I’m a terrible woodworker, but maybe I like to tinker with electronics and all those sorts of things and it’s sharing those experiences with each other,” NaughtonGale explained. “It’s also about giving back to yourself and giving yourself an opportunity to get out and be social with other people.”

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press It’s that time of year a g a i n! T he Sa lvat ion A r my Chr ist mas Kettles are back out on the street, collecting funds for the Neepawa Community Ministries Centre’s (NCMC) annual Christmas hamper program.

Campaign on for a month The campaign officially kicked off Thursday, Nov. 21, with the first kettle set up outside the pop-up mall that was part of the Home for Christmas shopping event in Neepawa. Linda Ford, this year’s kettle coordinator, noted that the kettle campaign will officially end on Dec. 21, but the coin boxes around the community will be out until the end of the year.

This year, they will have kettles at the Co-op gas and grocery stores, Giant Tiger, Home Hardware, Red Apple, Dairy Queen, Shop Easy and outside the post office, BMO and Harris Pharmacy. Ford noted that most of the businesses have offered to let the kettles be set up inside when the weather gets cold.

“The reception from the retailers has been really good,” she expressed.

New locations welcome Those who would like to help out can do more than

put some cash into the kettles. Amanada NaughtonGale, the NMCM services coordinator, noted that if anybody has an event coming up and would like to host a kettle there, they can get in touch with Ford. So far, they’ve been at Home for Christmas and the Glorious Christmas Wish Sale. They also plan to be at the CP Holiday Train stop in Neepawa, but Ford noted they’re happy to get more invitations.

Always need volunteers NCMC is in need of more than just locations to set up their kettles, however. “It is hard to get volunteers, especially for the outdoor locations, like the post office and Harris Pharmacy,” Ford noted.

Naughton-Gale added, “If anybody has an hour to spare on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday, get a hold of Linda, for sure.”

Naughton-Gale suggested that organizations could also help out by splitting up shifts between their members or staff, to make the shifts a bit shorter and break up the time spent in the cold. “And we encourage people to bring the joy of the holidays with them.

So if they’re outside and they’ve got the Christmas music going, or if they want to sing as a quartet or a choir or something, we’d love to see that kind of stuff happen,” she added.

Only fundraiser for the hampers The success of the kettle drive is vital to NCMC’s ability to provide Christmas hampers to anyone who needs one. “It’s our only fundraiser for [the hampers], so this is really integral,” Naughton-Gale stressed. “Our kettle campaign really is the only thing that we do besides operations of the thrift store to fundraise directly to see that Christmas is shared with everybody in need in the community, and that everyone has a great Christmas to enjoy with their families.”

To volunteer or get a kettle at your event, Linda Ford can be reached at 204-476-5820.

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On Nov. 13, corn was being harvested from a field north of Neepawa. As of Nov. 12, grain corn harvest was 47 per cent complete in Manitoba.

‘Farmers have a really excellent story to tell’

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson Neepawa Banner & Press

These days, farmers and their lobby groups have to worry about more than just the weather and international commodity prices. As Canadians become more disconnected from the farm, education is becoming increasingly important.

The 2016 Census of Agriculture found that in 2015, 280,315 people were employed in agricultural operations across Canada, which is less than 1 per cent of the country’s population. While some urban Canadians still know people who actively farm or have jobs that are dependant on the agricultural sector, Canadians overall have lost their first hand knowledge of farming. “More and more, there’s a disconnect,” said Carson Callum, the general manager of Manitoba Beef Producers. Susan Riese, Manitoba Pork’s manager of Public Relations and Consumer Marketing Programs, echoes this, saying, “Many youngsters today have never even seen a live pig. They’re not aware that popular food items, like pork chops, bacon and sausage, comes from pigs.”

The decline in first-hand knowledge of food production comes at a time when consumers are increasingly interested in healthy eating. Despite this lack of knowledge, consumers are interested in knowing more— “This creates an opportunity to provide transparency and accurate information that demonstrate best practices,” she explained.

As consumers look for information about the food they eat and how it’s produced, the agricultural sector is at serving

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times playing catch up. Joey Deerborn, with the general farm lobby group Keystone Agricultural Producers, said, “There is not a broad understanding of what it means to farm.” He explained that they work to educate not just urban Canadian, but also the media. “People need to understand where their food comes from, it doesn’t just come from the store,” he said. When it comes to education, “Farmers have a really excellent story to tell,” said Deerborn.

Misconceptions Deerborn said the biggest misconception they face is that farmers have endless access to capital. “Farmers have a lot of capital at risk,” he noted, explaining that one bad year can have a huge impact on not just the farmer and their family, but also the community they support. “We need to educate [those outside the industry] that farmers have a lot of capital at risk,” he said.

Looking at the cattle industry, Callum said they are battling misconceptions about the impact of beef production on the environment. He explains that they need to help educate people about the positive impact cattle have on the environment.

In general, Riese says that industry is battling the misconception that “Big ag is bad”. She explains that modern farming practices, as well as the adoption of new and emerging technologies, help farmers reduce their environmental footprint, improve food affordability, as well as food safety.

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are battling two major misconceptions: the use of growth hormones and the application of manure. She explains that the use of growth hormones isn’t allowed in Canada, meaning that any Canadian pork sold is free of added hormones. The second misconception relates to the application of manure onto fields. She said that while some people believe manure is sprayed onto fields, with little concern for neighbouring residents or the environment, the practices of either injecting or directly incorporating the manure into soil prevents run off.

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‘I can’t understate how important this is’ Cattle producers talk Crown Lands, transportation at district meeting

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson Neepawa Banner & Press With concerns over drought-related feed shortages and changes to Agricultural Crown Land leases top of mind, about 65 ranchers attended the Manitoba Beef Producers’ (MBP) District 8 meeting on Nov. 13. Held in Arden, the meeting provided the producer-funded organization with a chance to update members about their work over the past year, as well as featuring two guests speakers: Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives general manager Mary-Jane Orr and Crown Lands Farm Production extension specialist Luanne Berjian.

MBP general manager Carson Callum, who started with the organization in July, explained that the 14 district meetings not only allow them to tell producers what they have been doing, but also gives producers an opportunity to bring forward issues. He added that the organization has three areas of focus: telling the industry’s story to the government and public; building the industry, including investments in research; and serving the organization’s members.

The past year posed challenges for producers and Callum said they focused their advocacy work on a few key areas, including changes to the Agricultural Crown Lands (ACL) leasing program, drought assistance, predation, business risk management, international trade and changes to federal transportation regulations.

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With provincial and national beef organizations funded through a check-off paid by producers, Callum broke down how that money was spent in the last year. Over half of the federal check-off money was invested in marketing, including new initiatives aimed at education. “[The industry] needs to be proactive about targeting negative messages,” he said,

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Later in the meeting, Berjian explained the recent changes to the ACL program. She also spoke about how the upcoming auctions, to allocate available leases, will be conducted.

New transportation regulations Changes to transportation regulations will have a significant impact on Manitoba beef producers, Callum explained. While the details are still being finalized by the federal government, they will soon be implementing new reporting requirements for improved traceability. These changes will require documentation when cattle are moved and once they arrive at their destination, it will have to be reported to the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) within seven days. Auction marts, assembly yards and community pastures, as well as on-farm movements, will be exempt.

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The second change will impact cattle being shipped east. On Feb. 20, 2020, new federal legislation will come into effect that lowers the time mature animals can be off food and water, from 48 hours, to 36 hours. Additionally, the animals are required to have an eight hour rest period, up from five hours, before they can be taken off food and water. “This will have a big impact on the industry,” said Callum of the changes.

While studies undertaken by Agriculture and AgriFoods Canada show that 99.95 per cent of cattle arrive at their destination in good condition under the current rules, “Even with the data, it’s still coming,” said Callum. With limited feed and rest facilities in northern Ontario, Callum said this change is expected to create challenges, as well as raise transportation costs.

Going forward With Teichroeb having reached his term limit, two producers were nominated to take over as District 8 director.

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District 8 members put forward a number of resolutions to be debated at the AGM. These included resolutions related to the ACL program, federal transportation legislation and producer reimbursement for animals lost to predation.

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end of season Ag Issue Sunflower sunset On Nov. 18, this field of sunflowers near the village of Eden was being harvested.

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Farmers turning to social media to share their stories

Continued from page 11 Getting out in the community Part of the education process is getting out in the community, something all farm groups are doing. Deerborn explained, “We’re part of a lot of great events… [they] help us get to a different market”. These urban focused agricultural events include Ag in the Classroom, Ag in the City and Farmer Appreciation Day at the provincial legislature— an event that gives them the chance talk to politicians who don’t have a rural background or constituency.

These events involve most of the province’s ag sector, including Manitoba Pork and Manitoba Beef Producers,

and Riese says it gives them a chance to deliver accurate, credible and balanced information. Like KAP, Callum said they get involved in events to connect with people outside the industry, specifically youth. “Ag in the Classroom is great,” he explained.

New methods With so many platforms available to farmers, and more of them turning to the internet to share a first-hand look at farming, Deerborn said he hopes that more farmers are emboldened to share their stories. There is “a lot of potential” for farmers to use direct to consumer technology to showcase farming, he explains.

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Callum said they are seeing more producers use social media to showcase what they do. He said that this kind of outreach is much more effective at creating an emotional connection with people outside the industry. This is essential to help build trust, something he says will have a big impact on the industry.

While farmers now have ways to directly share their stories with the public, they’ll need that stronger voice.

“Voices against agriculture are growing and getting louder,” said Riese, meaning that agricultural literacy will become increasingly important in order to strengthen the public’s trust in the people who feed them.

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MJHL Standings

(To Wednesday, Nov. 27)

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

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Game results Friday, Nov. 22

Winkler 4-3 Neepawa

First period No Scoring Second Period 07:28 WINK Krauter (4) ASST: Cattani (11), Burgin (24) 15:18 WINK Poolman (5) ASST: McCarthy (12) PP 17:41 NEEP Lapointe (3) ASST: Marshall (3), Lieffers (16) Third Period 00:58 WINK McCarthy (16) ASST: Burgin (250, Albinati (14) PP 01:12 NEEP Gillies (1) ASST: Cooper Morris (6), Robin (4) 03:54 WINK Krauter (5) ASST: Cattani (12) 14:01 NEEP Marshall (7) ASST: Lapointe (7), Lieffers (17) PP Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP WINKLER 0 2 2 4 2/5 NEEPAWA 0 1 2 3 1/6 Goaltenders NEEP- Peterson 17/21 saves (L), WPG - Lunding 27/30 saves (W) Attendance: 371 at Yellowhead Arena

Sunday, Nov. 24

Winnipeg 3-0 Neepawa

First period 09:26 WPG Hill (3) ASST: Oleksiuk (8), Jowett (4) PP 13:23 WPG Sartor (10) ASST: Jowett (5), Joss (15) Second Period 13:27 WPG Sartor (11) ASST: Joss (16), Hersant (4) Third Period No Scoring Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP WINNIPEG 2 1 0 3 1/6 NEEPAWA 0 0 0 0 0/5 Goaltenders NEEP- Green 25/28 saves (L), OCN - Rodrigue 29/29 saves (W) Attendance: Unavailable

NFBL Results Junior Division

Virden 76-65 Aces the Land Leading scorer - Nobert 13 pts Mba Kings 82-49 Mustangs Leading scorer - Popoff 25 pts Shipping Jr. 80-52 Uprising Leading scorer - Cabatino 21 pts Bisdak Jr. 83-51 Bulldogs Leading scorer OcnorbSemaj Cruz Bolanio - 25 pts Mixers 72-54 Dumaguete Boys Leading scorer - Young 21 pts

Senior Division

Caviteño 72-49 IWC Leading scorer Rafael Flores Jr. - 19 points.

Cagayan Amigos 69-64 Chosen Guys Leading scorer CireDerf LabiAno Jr. - 17 points

Chutters 71-60 Gladstone Leading scorer. Yang 14 points Lakay 80-64 Oragon Leading scorer - Carlos 16 pts Bisdak Sr. 75-64 Shipping Sr.

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Leading scorer - Maku Gabriel - 14 pts

18 18 17 15 15 14 12 13 11 10 3

L OT/SO PF

4 7 6 10 8 12 10

12 15 15 22

2 1 3 3 2 2 5

83 98 107 96 89 91 102

3 1 2 1

111 80 73 61

PA Pts

58 72 89 92 76 87 98

106 100 97 116

38 37 37 33 32 30 29 29 23 22 7

Points G 1. Nakodan Greyeyes (Daup) 15 2. Kolten Kanaski (VOC)) 17 3. Grady Hobbs (Daup) 16 4. Hunter Cloutier (Vdn) 16 Leading scorers (MJHL)

A 29 22 18 17

Pts

44 39 34 33

5. Mikol Sartor (Wpg)

11 21 32

Leading scorers (Natives)

G A Pts

1. Eli Lieffers 2. Will Highet 3. Parker Malchuk Goaltenders 1. M. Lenz (Stein)

8 17 25 7 4 11 3 8 11 W 16

2. M. Foucher (Swan) 9

L SV% GAA 2 0.924 2.13 4 0.921 2.49

3. C. Johnston (Port)

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4. L. Mitchell (Selk)

10 13 0.915 2.89

3 0.895 2.52

5. N. Moore (Port)

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5 0.881 2.92

Tiger Hills Hockey East G W 1. MacGregor 6 5 2. Neepawa 6 3 3. Gladstone 5 2

L ETL Pts 1 0 10 3 0 6 3 0 4

5. Pilot Mound 6 2 6. Cartwright 6 2

4 4

4. Minnedosa

6 2

West G W 1. Boissevain 6 6 2. Hartney 8 5 3. Killarney 5 4 4. Deloraine 6 3 5. Souris 5 3 6. Wawanesa 6 2 7. Melita 7 0

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L ETL Pts 0 0 12 2 1 11 1 0 8 2 1 7 2 0 6 3 1 5 7 0 0

ETL refers to extra time losses (Overtime and shootout losses)

THHL scoring Leading scorers (THHL) 1. Devon LeBlanc (Bois) 2. Rylee Zimmer (Bois) 3. Matt Varnes (MacG) 4. Del Cowan (Hart) 5. Sean Kubas (Glad)

G 10 8 9 3 9

A 13 13 10 14 6

Pts

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Lance Nugent Matt Lowry R. Moar

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5 7 3

11 10 8

Club 55 Bowling

Nov. 22: Ladies’ High Single: Pauline Hailstone 226. Ladies’ High Triple: Carole LeBoutillier 548. Men’s High Single: Don Denoon 252. Men’s High Triple: Len Pritchard 679. Other Scores to Note: Barb Grumpelt 185; Len Pritchard 242, 228, 209; Don Denoon 164, 202; Lawrence Smith 158, 153; Muriel Porada 174; Doug Pettigrew 153, 182, 193; Eleanor Scott 162; Janice Absteiter 159; Frank Porada 210; Jim King 170, 188; Ellen Grudeski 174, 174; Bob Lychak 181, 205; Darrell Gabler 191, 154; Carole LeBoutillier 183, 225; Melvin Oswald 166, 164; Bev Chapski 159; Gail McGregor 175, 218; Doreen Smith 162; Dorothy Moller 152; Vivian Oswald 154, 154; Liz Lychak 193.

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Losing streak at Yellowhead hits 14 straight for the season

By Eoin Devereux

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It’s been tough times for the Neepawa Natives at the Yellowhead Centre this season. Despite consistently putting in a solid effort out on the ice, the team seems unable to wrangle that elusive W in front of the home faithful.

Things don’t seem to be getting any easier, as over the weekend, Neepawa lost their 13th and 14th straight games at home.

Winkler are road warriors The Wink ler F lyers came to Neepawa on Friday, Nov. 22 with the best road record (11-2-0) in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. At the end of the night, the Flyers left the Yellowhead with one more win, thanks to a 4-3 decision over the Neepawa Natives.

Bryce Krauter led the way for the Flyers with a pair of goals, while Jayden McCarthy had a goal and assist. Nathan Poolman had the other goal for Winkler. As for

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Natives forward Braden Gillies (#19) slides a shot past the Flyers defencemen and goaltender early in the third period of Neepawa’s home game on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019.

Neepawa, Brad Marshall and Jaeger Lapointe both tallied a goal and an assist, respectively. Braden Gillies scored the other goal for the hometown silver and black.

Blanked by the Blues Sunday proved to be an amazing day for any team from Winnipeg with Blue in their nickname. First, the Blue Bombers ended a drought by winning the Grey Cup for the f irst

time since 1990. Meanwhile, the Blues extended a drought for Neepawa, blanking the Natives 3-0.

This loss was Neepawa’s 14th straight this season at the Yellowhead Centre.

Mikol Sartor scored a pair for the Blues, while Matt Hill notched the other goal to give Winnipeg their 10th win of the season. Goaltender Cooper Hatfield made 29 saves for the Blues to secure the victory.

The next two games

for the Neepawa Natives (3-22-1. 7 points) will be against the Swan Valley Stampeders (15-8-2. 32 points). The f irst game was played on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at the Yellowhead Arena. The final result of that matchup was concluded after the Banner & Press publication deadline. The second game, meanwhile, is set for Friday, Nov. 29 and will also be played at the Yellowhead. Start time is set for 7:30 pm.

Let’s make a deal!

Natives trade Peterson to Virden

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

Changes continue to be made to the roster of t he Neepawa Nat ives.

The most recent move has seen veteran goaltender Ethan Peterson traded to the Virden Oil Capitals.

In exchange for Peterson, Neepawa have received the MJHL playing rights to 17-year-old forward Brandon Ambrozik and a player development fee.

Peterson, who was acquired via trade with the

Portage Terriers during the off-season, has played 18 games for Neepawa this season. The 20-year-old, had a 3-15-0 record, with a 4.26 goals against average and .884 save percentage with the Natives. His combined MJHL record is 31-39-0.

As for Ambrozik, he has played 22 games for the Winnipeg Thrashers this year, in the Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League, accumulating 30 points (22 goals - 12 assists).

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Neepawa wins peewee tournament Neepawa Farmers tame Bisons

Moar, Waddell lead Neepawa to victory

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

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The Neepawa Peewee Natives recently returned home with a new banner to hang from the rafters. The team played in the annual Peewee Tournament from Nov. 24 to 26. Neepawa played four times, facing Carberry, Teulon, Winnipeg and then Manitou. The Natives ended up winning all four games. Back row: left to right: Ethan Bray, Kane Lapointe, Ian Foster, Jordan Travers, Brock Pasloski, Taylor Terin and Emma Pollock. Front row: left to right: Harley Bellisle, Austin Michaluk, Cohen Kulbacki, Addison McIntosh, Zackery Plett and Nolan Kozak. Congratulations to the team on their success.

Disappointing weekend for NACI Tigers Drop games to Swan Valley, Crocus Plains

By Eoin Devereux

before the end of regulation to make the final score 7-2.

It’s been a rough start to the Westman High School Hockey League (WHSHL) regular season for the NACI Tigers. Those troubles continued over the weekend, as NACI dropped a pair of games, first falling to Swan Valley 7-2, then losing to Crocus Plains 4-2.

Road trip to Brandon The next night, NACI travelled down the road to Brandon, to face the Crocus Plains Plainsmen. For this showdown, it was Crocus Plains who would come away with the 4-2 win.

Bodhi Speiss and Shane Byram scored for the Tigers on this night. Reagan Byskal assisted on the Speiss goal, while Cody Lamb and Cole Guilbert were credited with helpers on the Byram play.

These recent results on the ice have dropped Neepawa’s regular season record to 1-7-0 on the year.

While NACI will not play any more league games for the next two weeks, they’ll still have a very busy on-ice schedule, playing in a pair of tournaments. First, they’ll participate in the Huron SD Rooster Cup Nov. 28 to Dec. 1. Following that, the Tigers will take part in a tournament in Brandon, Dec. 5-8. The next WHSHL game for Neepawa will be against the GCB Wildcats at the Yellowhead Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 11.

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A tough night versus Swan Valley On Saturday, Nov. 23, NACI hosted the Swan Valley Tigers at the Yellowhead Arena, in Neepawa. Very quickly, Swan Valley would make themselves right at home, scoring the first six goals of the game, eventually cruising to victory.

For Neepawa, Cole Guilbert registered the first goal of the night for the home side, with just 4:53 remaining in the third period.

Bodhi Speiss and Ayden Atkey assisted on the play.

Just over two minutes later, Shane Byram put away a short handed goal for Neepawa, with Konur Gork assisting on that effort. Swan Valley would reply with one more goal of their own

A pair of new additions to the Neepawa Farmers recently helped to power the team to victory. Robby Moar and Dawson Waddell each scored two goals apiece for Neepawa on Saturday, Nov. 23, providing the team with the offensive spark it needed to beat the Melita Bisons 4-3. Rodney White, Clarke Rempel and Lance Nugent each picked up one assist for the Farmers, while Mike Tilbury led the way for Melita, with a goal and an assist.

This is the first season for both Moar and Waddell in the Tiger Hills Hockey League. Last year, Waddell was with the Hearst Lumberjacks of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League. Moar, meanwhile, played with the Portage Islanders of the SEMHL in 2018-2019. He is also an alumni of the Neepawa Natives (2011-2014) and Minot State University (2014-2018).

The win in Melita improved the Farmers’ regular season record to 3-3-0 and moved them into second place in the THHL Eastern Division. Neepawa

returns home to the Yellowhead Arena on Saturday, Nov. 30, with a game versus the Wawanesa Jets. The start time is set for 7:30 pm.

Minnedosa wins big The Minnedosa Bombers figuratively lived up to their nickname on Saturday, Nov. 23 against the Cartwright Clippers. Matt Saler led the offensive bombardment for Minnedosa, with four goals and an assist, as the team powered its way to a 9-1 win. Kelly Stinson (2 goals - 1 assist), Russ Huyghe (1G -4A) and Dayton Heino (1G - 2A) all contributed multi-point efforts, while Wyatt Rapsky rounded out the scoring for the Bombers with a single goal. The next action for Minnedosa will be in Melita on Nov. 30, against the Bisons.

As for the Gladstone Lakers, they will return to the ice on Friday, Nov. 29, after a two week hiatus, to take on the MacGregor Wild. That game, set for MacGregor, will begin at 8:00 p.m.

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Knee cap pain– Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

By Dr. Mark Perrett BSCs DC Chiropractor

The patella, commonly known as the knee cap, is an essential bone in the knee joint that acts as a fulcrum for our quadriceps (the thigh muscles), to help gain mechanical advantage for extending your lower leg. The patella is roughly triangular, with the apex of the triangle articulating with the femur bone and it is the largest sesmoid bone in the body. It is equipped with some of the thickest cartilage on this inferior surface.

The knee cap is stabilized within the groove of the two femoral chondyles with the balance of the musculature and ligaments around it. This is largely made up of the quadriceps muscles.

When there is trauma or a muscular imbalance at the patella, pain occurs.

Symptoms of PFPS Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) can affect everyone, with women and young adult athletes being affected the most. The main symptom of PFPS is pain under or around the knee

cap, but other symptoms include: pain going up and down stairs (usually more descending stairs); pain squatting; pain kneeling; swelling around the knee cap; knee pain when getting up after sitting for a period of time; grinding or popping when moving the knee; increased pain with activities that involve jumping or running.

Causes of PFPS Trauma can be a cause of PFPS, when a person falls directly onto the knee and drives the knee cap into the joint. This causes injury to the cartilage under the patella and joint irritation.

Gradual onset of PFPS is the most common presentation.

There is no one common cause of the condition, but often, an imbalance of knee cap musculature is at the root of the problem.

Common aggravating factors to this include: over use of the knee joint when the knee musculature isn’t capable of handling the stress; repetitive exercise that causes an imbalance of musculature around the knee (example: cycling can

build up the lateral leg muscles greater than the medial ones); weakness in the hip and back muscles causing an imbalance down the mechanical chain; increased pain when playing sports on hard surfaces; certain body types with an increased angle at the knee are more prone to PFPS; flat feet or other foot conditions; improper footwear or changing footwear can flare up PFPS.

Treatment of PFPS Initial treatment Inflammation should be initially managed if you have a flare up around the knee cap that involves pain and swelling. The classic RICE method should be used: R - Rest. Decrease or eliminate the aggravating activity.

I - Ice. Place ice on the knee in intervals of 15 minutes an hour (don’t place directly on skin).

C - Compression. Lightly wrap the knee in a compression bandage, leaving a hole for the knee cap. Ensure that it doesn’t cause more pain when wrapped.

E - Elevate. When you are able, elevate your leg when resting throughout the day.

Medications Initially, the use of anti-inflammatory medication is appropriate for those who can take them. They should not be used for over two weeks without consulting with your doctor.

Therapy Conservative care is the appropriate treatment, as surgery is rarely needed. A thorough examination of the leg, hip and back musculature is needed to assess if there are any weakness in the biomechanical chain.

Secondly, the feet should be checked to see if there is extra force being placed on the knee due to improper foot mechanics.

Initial therapy may include modalities such as ultrasound, current, TENS, massage and adjustments to the hips and spine. It will be determined if you have an imbalance in the musculature and an exercise program will be implemented.

Common exercises for PFPS include: • Stretches: quad stretch (heel to bum); calf stretch (foot up the wall or hang heel over a step); hamstring

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stretch (sitting toe touches with a straight leg); IT band and glute stretch (sitting with knee bent and pull the leg across the body).

• Exercises: shallow wall squats; glute exercises, including clam shell, side leg raises and rear leg extensions; sitting leg raises with no weight; lay on your back and lift your leg off the floor 8 inches and hold for 20 seconds; stand on one leg and slightly bend your leg and hold for 10 seconds.

These are some common exercises prescribed and may be different depending on the cause of the imbalance.

Always remember to stop if

the exercises hurt, warm up before and cool down after exercising.

Pay attention to knee pain around the knee cap when it starts. Listen to your body and get an examination to see if you are starting to develop PFPS. Find the imbalance and correct it and therefore stop any progression of chronic knee pain.

Activity fact: long-term studies have found that runners have less incidence of knee osteoarthritis.

One study that followed runners and non-runners for 18 years found that, while 20 per cent of the runners developed arthritis during that time, 32 per cent of the non-runners did!

Little Manila Cup set for Dec. 7 Letter: Sad to lose News-Express Submitted Neepawa Banner & Press

The Neepawa Natives Hockey club is on the eve of the first annual Little Manila Cup games. The actual LMC is a replica of the famous Stanley Cup and bragging rights to the cup will be gained by a total points home-and-home series, pitting the Neepawa Natives against the Wawayseecappo Wolverines. Game one is Dec. 6 at Wayway and game two is at the Neepawa Natives home barn, the Yellowhead Centre, on Saturday, Dec. 7. The puck drops at 7:30 p.m.

The Little Manila Cup was dreamed up by longtime Natives fan, Ross McBride, to create interest among and honour the large Filipino population in both the Neepawa and Russell areas. Wayway draws fans from Russell, and like Neepawa, Russell has a large number of Filipino residents.

The Neepawa game is being set up to have both the Canadian and the Phil-

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Angus Ford and two of his grandchildren got a closer look at the Little Manila Cup during a community barbeque at the Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op Grocery Store in Neepawa back in July.

ippines national anthems, attendance and performance by some Filipino figure skaters and there may even be a chance to buy some Filipino food at the YHC

Red Line Grill.

HyLife Foods, which employs several hundred Filipino residents of Neepawa and area is the Game Sponsor for that night.

Continued from Page 5 The often used saying: “To better serve your customer needs, we are removing your local service,” has been used too many times as a mantra for both business and government to explain sudden and undesirable shifts in service and product delivery.

Speaking on behalf of Town Council, we will make the best of efforts to keep our residents and citizens informed of our Council proceedings and the business of your local government going forward into 2020. We will research and explore all avenues to do so, please bear with us during this transition.

Speaking as the Mayor, it is sad to lose a business and community institution such as the News-Express.

A community of our size should have some form of a media outlet that serves our needs locally, regionally, and nationally.

Speaking on behalf of myself, a home town boy, someone who grew up here, it has certainly been a shock

mixed with equal parts grief and resignation. I think every kid growing up remembers the first time their picture or name appeared in the paper, after their parents proudly pointed it out to them. Newspaper clippings were cut and saved for scrapbooks, or for Grandma and Grandpa’s visits, or for sentimental reasons.

We live in a different age now, and though the Carberry News-Express will not be there as the official record of our community going

forward, we will adapt and change as needed, for that is how we as a community will survive and thrive into the future.

In closing, to past and present employees of The Carberry News-Express, thank you for your service to our community. It has been greatly appreciated over the past 109 years and we shall miss your efforts to inform our residents of it’s local news.

Stuart Olmstead Mayor of Carberry

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that of your family, by doing this work on your own.

Put safety first– do it yourself projects most homeowners should avoid: Unless you have technical qualifications, and a lot of experience, there are some projects and types of work that you should avoid doing yourself: Plumbing, electrical and gas repairs and installations can all require licensed contractors by law, depending on provincial regulations. Make sure you know the rules where you live– and follow them. For the sake of your family’s safety, work involving electricity and/or gas service should only be done by a qualified contractor. Because this type of work can result in a safety hazard if done incorrectly, permits are usually needed.

Roofing or other exterior work involving heights requires proper safety equipment that must be correctly used.

If you don’t have such equipment– and know how to use it– don’t take chances, hire a pro.

Asbestos removal is another area where you should always use a professional and provincial laws likely require this. Don’t risk your health, and

Learning from others Homeowners who have completed major renovation projects, including bathroom and kitchen upgrades, additions and whole-house renovations, are a great source of advice. Over the years, CHBA has heard from many such satisfied customers, and here’s the type of advice they offer: Find a renovator you can trust and are comfortable with. This is crucial to a good renovation experience. You need to check out the renovator thoroughly.

Ask lots of questions when you meet.

Talk with previous customers. Visit past or current projects. You also need to be confident that the company is financially stable and has a solid history.

Find out what services the renovator offers. Homeowners often don’t realize that many professional renovation contractors also provide design and planning services. Even if you want to work with a designer or architect of your own choosing,, a contractor can add a lot of value to the process.

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New Neepawa program named project of the year

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press The Storefront Improvement Incentive Program (SIIP), implemented by the Town of Neepawa earlier this year, has been named the Project of the Year by the Economic Developers Association of Manitoba (EDAM). The award was presented to representatives of the Town of Neepawa on Thursday, Nov. 14 in Beausejour, at EDAM’s third annual awards gala.

This year, there were four awards up for grabs, w it h Neepawa hav ing nominations in two. The awards were Rising Star, Economic Development Project of the Year, Economic Development Marketing Excellence and the EDAM Member of the Year Award of Distinction.

Aside from the SIIP Project of the Year nomination, Neepawa Tourism was nominated for the Market-

ing Excellence award for their efforts in marketing the community as a tourist destination.

Marilyn Crewe, economic development officer for the Town of Neepawa, noted that SIIP winning this award was great recognition for the success of the program. “The Storefront Improvement Incentive Program was very successful in its first year in Neepawa. To win the EDAM Project of the Year Award gives recognition not just to the program, but to our local businesses who used the program to make our community better,” she said.

The Town of Neepawa implemented SIIP in April, as a way to encourage the beautification of the business sector in the community. Through SIIP, the Town offers reimbursement to businesses of half of the cost of improving their storefront, up to $5,000.

For its initial year, the Town had approved a budget of $10,000 for the program. Since its launch in the spring, four businesses have taken advantage of SIIP and about $7,800 has been invested in the community’s beautification so far. Those that applied for reimbursement were Home Hardware, Team Electronics, ArtsForward and Studio One. For next year, the Town has budgeted $20,000 to be available for this program.

Other winners of the E DA M aw a r d s wer e: Award of Distinction, Tyler King (Town of Carman/ RM Dufferin); Marketing Excellence, The Poutine Trail/Sentier de la Poutine (CDEM); Rising Star, Eve O’Leary (FDC Regional Dev’t Commission). “Congratulations to the winners and to all the communities who were nominated for the EDAM Awards!” expressed Crewe.

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Kam Blight, vice president of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (left), and Loel Lemoine, chair of EDAM (right), present Neepawa mayor Blake McCutcheon and Neepawa EDO Marilyn Crewe with the award for Project of the Year for the Town of Neepawa’s Storefront Improvement Incentive Program at the annual EDAM awards banquet.

Highland dancers finish their exams LPN rural training

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Local Highland dancers participated in the Highland Dance Medal Tests on Monday, Nov, 18 in Brandon.

Back row, from left: Daxton Brock, Rhogan Scott, Faith Inkster, Lily Fraser, Lexi Singh, Emily Alexander, Sarah Turnbull, Briel LeMoing, Samantha McLaughlin, Olivia Wootton, Arabella Wilson, Cearan Scott.

Front row, from left: Juna Cann, Jocelyn Zalluski, Emily Warwaruk, Avery Pearson, Emerie Ferguson, Hadley Ferguson. Missing: Christyna Caldwell, Lara Denbow, Shawnee Inkster, Clara Johnson, Hazel Proven, Sage Toews.

Submitted Neepawa Banner & Press Congratulations to all those who successfully participated in the Highland Dance Medal Tests held on Monday, Nov. 18 at Brandon School of Dance/Dance Images Studio in Brandon. Dancers from Kenton, Strathclair, McCreary, Basswood, Minnedosa, Neepawa and Kelwood were tested on their individual skills by examiner Anne Donlan. Anne is an examiner with the Scottish Dance Teachers’ Alliance who lives in Saratoga Springs, New York.

Nineteen Expressive Dance with Crystal students completed a total of 52 exams, under the instruction of Crystal Scott. Some exams include four dances, as well as demonstrations and many dancers completed three to five exams each. There were Highland Dance exams, Scottish Nationals, Sailor’s Hornpipe, Theory and Group Choreography exams. The marking system is as follows: Pass, Pass Plus, Commended, Commended Plus and Highly Commended.

Congrats to all for their hard work and efforts!

While the application for the Neepawa LPN Course to ACC has not been approved yet, there will be upcoming information sessions that will be mainly for funding options. A representative from Industry, Training and Employment Services will be in attendance to answer questions about potential funding opportunities. These sessions

will be held at the Neepawa Public Library and due to space limitations, are by reservation only.

The sessions remaining are on Friday, Nov. 29 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm; Monday, Dec. 2 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm; Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

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Obituary Jean Margaret Mack Jean Margaret Mack passed away at Country Meadows Personal Care Home in Neepawa on November 10, 2019.

Jean was born August 23, 1935 to John and Amy (Cookson) Stewart at Minnedosa Hospital. She grew up on a farm in the Cordova district and attended Lorndale School with her sister Beatrice in the R.M. of Odanah.

On June 30, 1956, she married Daniel Albert Mack at the Franklin United Church and moved to the Mack family farm, north-east of Oberon, where they raised their family.

She chose to be happy and found great joy in the things that mattered: her family, community and friends, gardens, animals, nature and music. Jean was gracious, strong and kind, with a witty humour and adventurous spirit. She was always feeding someone, whether it was company, family, salesmen or friends dropping by. She was a hard worker and besides everything else, was very hands on with the farm work. Her dedication to the farm remained, even after Dan’s passing.

She enjoyed growing a huge garden for canning and freezing and preserved fruit, jams and jellies. She grew large and colourful flower gardens. She was quite involved with the Carberry Fair, helping with meals and in the Home Living Building. She enjoyed entering baking, flowers and quilts and had won many first and second prizes at the Carberry Fair. She was a leader of the craft and cooking section of the Brookdale 4-H Club, bowled and curled. Winters in later years were spent watching curling and hand stitching quilts.

She was active in the community of Oberon at the hall and rink. Saturday nights were at the Oberon rink ,where she would help at the lunch counter while us kids skated. She was on the Oberon Community Club for many years and also in the Brookdale UCW We were always thankful for such excellent neighbours; especially Ray and Lyle Byram and son Scott and Jennifer.

Even though her physical and mental health were declining, she remained pleasant to the end.

Predeceased by her husband Dani,el and sister Beatrice Grieder. She leaves to mourn her passing daughters Brenda (Richard), Donna (Keith), Lynda (Glenn), and son Rey (Ineke). Grandchildren: Adrienne (Tim), Neils (Cody), Megan (Mike), and Kara (Dakota); and other relatives.

Thank you to all the staff at Neepawa Hospital, Cartwright Personal Care Home and Country Meadows for all the great care. Also to White’s Funeral Home of Neepawa, who was in care of arrangements. Special thanks to Rita for her touching service and a big thank you to Dan Jardine for the beautiful bagpipe music that Jean loved so much.

A funeral service was held on Monday, November 18, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Neepawa United Church with Rita Friesen officiating, and was laid to rest at Neepawa Cemetery.

If so desired, donations in Jean’s memory can be made to Parkinson Society of Manitoba, 208-1011 Rosser Ave, Brandon, Manitoba R7A 0L5.

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Obituary Donna Margaret Richardson (nee Deveson) Peacefully, on November 18, 2019 at the Willowview Personal Care Home, Reston, MB, Donna Richardson passed away at the age of 78 years. Donna was born August 8, 1941 in Minnedosa.

Donna will be sadly missed by her family, sons Doug (Adele) of Airdrie, AB and Jeff (Jen) of St. Albert, AB. Grandsons: Liam (Paige), Landen, Josh, Brayden, Noah and Daniel. One brother Bob (Lydia) Deveson of Virden, two sisters: Joan (Lloyd) Atchison of Pipestone and Mavis (Ron) Willson of Winnipeg; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband Ron (1997) and her parents Jim (1993) and Doris (1999).

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Positions are physically demanding and must be able to handle heavy loads, work in a fast- paced environment with a combination of walking, standing, bending, crouching and kneeling for extended periods. Positions are mostly outdoors when hot & dusty, wet /damp. $14-17/hr for 40-65 hours/week. Benefits include: Workers comp. & vacation pay. Please mail resume to: Grysiuk Honey Farms Ltd., 30 Granada Cr., Wpg, MB. R2Y 0P8

Donna was postmistress at the Arden post office for 28 years. She was a member of Ruth Rebekah Lodge, Portage and the treasurer of the Inkerman UCW for many years. Donna was well known in the community for her baking of buns, muffins and pies.

The family would like to extend a very special thank-you to the staff at Willowview for their care and compassion.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Arden Community Hall, Arden, MB on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 1:30 p.m.

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Within a week of arriving in Canada, Ruth was employed at HG Acres Consulting. During her life in Ontario and Manitoba, Ruth worked at General Motors, Beaverwood Fibre, Bank of Montreal, Lion's Manor, IBM Canada, Bank of Nova Scotia, Parkview Lodge, and Carlton Cards, as well as several entrepreneurial ventures of her own.

Ruth always thought of others and actively volunteered in countless community and charitable causes.

Funeral Service will be held on Friday, November 29, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall in Neepawa, Manitoba.

The family is very grateful for the condolences and kindness they’ve received from friends and relatives.

They would also like to thank White's Funeral Home, Rita Friesen, and the Legion Hall and Ladies Auxiliary for their understanding, care and professionalism. In particular, it was very comforting to have Rev. Joe Ball's guidance and support during the anguishing time at Brandon Hospital.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Winnipeg Humane Society.

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Our hearts still ache with sadness and secret tears still flow What it meant to lose you no one will ever know.

The fact that you're no longer here will always cause us pain but you're forever in our hearts until we meet again.

In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still.

Lovingly remembered and missed so very much, Mom (Cherie) and Randy, Mike, and family, Patrick and Rachelle and family.

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Ruth was born in Sussex, England on September 6, 1945 and came to St. Catherines, Canada in 1964. Ruth is survived by her husband Leonard, daughter Wendy (Michael), sons Andrew (Sarah) and Mark (Kate), and five wonderful grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Angela Horner (David), brother-in-law Harold Kasprick, and sister-in-law Janice McCracken. She was pre-deceased by her parents Cecil and Lucy Dorling, parents-inlaw Joseph and Rose Kasprick, sister-in-law Barbara Kasprick, brother-in-law Bill McCracken, and nephew Scott McCracken.

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The family of the late Janet Eyolfson (nee Brown) would like to send a heartfelt thank you to everyone that took the time to stop by and share their kind words and attended the funeral. A huge thank you to Dr. Omichinski and the staff at the Portage Hospital, especially the surgical ward, you made the last few days of her life meaningful. You all will be forever in our hearts.

Thank you so much, The Eyolfson family

A big shout out to the 44 organizations that walked and/or entered floats for the Parade of Lights.

Without you, the parade would not be such a success.

Special thanks to Ian Thomson and his crew at Kinley Thomson Chartered Professional Accountants for hosting the free afternoon movie and treats at the Roxy Theatre Saturday afternoon.

Santa really enjoyed speaking with the children after the movie, receiving feedback on what they wanted for Christmas and to remind them not to be naughty, but to be always nice.

Thanks to John’s Electric Ltd, Nick’s Repair Service Ltd, Whitey’s Fitness Body Shop, the RM of Rosedale and Chicken Corral, Your Dollar Store With More, Giant Tiger, Red Apple, Shop Easy and Safeway for your generous parade donations.

Also thanks to Ashley from Safeway, the Rotary Club of Neepawa and Ken Pearson and the Neepawa Natives Hockey Club volunteers for assisting with marshaling the parade and walking with our banner.

What a fantastic parade on such a beautiful evening.

THANKS FOR LIGHTING UP THE TOWN!!

Rotary Thank you...

The Rotary Club of Neepawa thanks all businesses and individual donors who contributed cash or items for our Rotary TV Auction.

Thanks, as well, to all volunteers who helped make the TV Auction a success.

Thank you to all those people who placed bids and purchased auction items.

$22,000 raised!

Funds towards Seedz N Sprouts Day Care & Neepawa Middle School along with other community and international projects

Help Wanted Jarvis Trucking Ltd, Gladstone, MB.

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

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

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

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Wage scale extends to $22.10 per hour We believe that our success is founded on the strength of our team.

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Christmas, in miniature

PHOTO BY KATE JACKMAN-ATKINSON

On Nov. 21, Cecil Pittman (left) and Joan Enns were busy setting up a Christmas display in the window of the Town of Neepawa office. The annual display brings Christmas cheer to all who pass by.

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Here are 286.7 scenic acres just off of #262 near Onanole. This fenced land borders the south end of Octopus Lake. There are two dugouts on the property as well.

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One of a kind Christmas in Minnedosa

PHOTOS BY KATE JACKMAN-ATKINSON

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O n N o v. 2 3 , t h r e e Minnedosa businesses hosted One of Kind Christmas. Clockwise f ro m t o p : Q u i n n a t Farmhouse 50 shows off some items from their new holiday drink menu; Marlies (left) and Lisa at Inspire Studio; ornaments on display at Farmhouse 50; Jeff at the Old Church Pottery and Gifts rings up a sale.

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Annual Neepawa Christmas Parade shares some holiday cheer The mild weather on S a t u r d ay, N ov. 23 ensured there was a massive crowd in at tendance for the Neepawa & District Chamber of C ommer ce Par ade of Light s. Several colourful floats were a big par t o f t he fes tivities. As well, the Neepawa Natives Junior “A” Hockey club walked the parade route (bottom left).

PHOTOS BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Lending Santa Claus a helping hand during the holidays

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Just over two hours of work was put in on Friday, Nov. 22 by a half dozen volunteers, in order to get Santa’s sled ready for the annual Parade of Lights.

Above left: Jennifer Wiebe and Barb Bohn fix up the sign. Above centre: Jaxson Braun supervises the process. Above right: Barb attaches a bow to Rudolph’s neck. Bottom left: Barb, Jeff Braun and Marilyn Crewe work on the the lighting around the sled.

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