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Neepawa didn’t have to wait long to welcome the first baby of the year.

On Tuesday, Jan. 1 at 7:13 am, the Neepawa hospital welcomed its first baby born in 2019. Peter and Allison Reid are the proud parents and Norah-Grace the proud big sister of New Year’s baby Marsden Reid.

Marsden’s grandparents are Brian and Jan Bailey of Neepawa and Doug and Janice Reid of Sioux Narrows, ON. Marsden and his family live in Neepawa.

The happy family received gifts from the 13 business that participated in the Neepawa Banner & Press’ New Year’s Baby Contest. They also received a lovely baby blanket donated by Neepawa’s Tangled Threads Quilt Guild, shown in the picture.

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This jump shattered the old mark of 13.84 metres.

Turner noted to the Banner & Press that he went into the event with no set expectations on how he would fare. He added when he hit this jump and saw what the official distance was, he was surprised.

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It’s expected to be business as usual at Neepawa’s HyLife Foods processing plant, after an upcoming change in ownership was announced early this week.

On Apr. 21, news broke that Thailand’s largest agriculture conglomerate, Charoen Pokphand Foods Pcl (CPF), had signed a share purchase agreement with the Founder Management Group of HyLife, the integrated pork production company that owns the Neepawa pork processing plant. The deal, reported by Reuters to be worth C$498 million, will see CPF take on a 50.1 per cent ownership stake in the company.

Japanese general trading company, ITOCHU, will retain its 49.9 per cent stake.

Early on Apr. 22, a letter went out to HyLife’s suppliers, customers and partners to let them know about the deal. “Other than the change in ownership, you can expect it to be business as usual at HyLife,” said the letter, signed by president Claude Vielfaure, chairman Don Janzen, executive

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W hile the purchase agreement was signed over the weekend, the deal isn’t expected to close until the third quarter of 2019.

Claude Vielfaure said that it must first pass regulatory approval, not just in Canada and Thailand, but in all the countries where CPF does business. “It can take three to six months,” he explained. CPF operates in 17 countries and exports to over 30 countries.

Once the deal closes, Claude Vielfaure, Don Janzen and Denis Vielfaure will retire and Grant Lazaruk will become president and CEO of HyLife.

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It feels as though simply saying that Neepawa’s Halli Krzyzaniak has had an eventful year is severally underselling her recent achievements. The 24-yearold defensemen has received several individual accolades over the course of her rookie season with the Calgary Inferno of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL), including a selection as a league all-star. But, the pinnacle for Krzyzaniak was a prize a little more team oriented, as she and the Inferno recently won the Clarkson Cup with a 5-2 win over Les Canadiennes de Montreal.

The Clarkson Cup, which was played on Sunday, Mar. 24 in Toronto, is the CWHL’s version of the Stanley Cup. Krzyzaniak scored a goal for Calgary in the game, helping to secure the team’s second league title since the CWHL first began in 2007. Over the past 12 years, the CWHL has developed into the pre-

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The HyLife Foods processing plant in Neepawa provides employment to over 1,300 people. the livestock and aquacul- network of Manitoba sup- pork that they feel is the best ture industries and Claude pliers, customers and com- in the world. expects multiple benefits to munity partners across the ‘Nothing is changing’ come from the deal. These world.

Looking at the NeepaHyLife has focused on include building on the success of HyLife’s grow- the premium pork market, wa operations specifically, ing global pork business; which has required addi- Claude said that they are a combining forces to propel tional investments, but it was vital part of HyLife. Since the growing demand for the owners’ goal from the purchasing the Springhill HyLife’s high-quality pork start. “We always wanted to Farms plant in 2008, HyLife and enable the company be more than a commodity,” invested heavily in the Neeto grow its integrated pork said Claude. He said past pawa processing plant, most company domestically and investments have allowed recently building a new $176 internationally; and show- them to extend into branded million cut floor. case HyLife’s outstanding pork products and produce Continued on page 8

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A great accomplishment In an interview with the Banner & Press, Krzyzaniak noted that the significance of just what the Inferno have been able to do is still sinking in for her.

“It’s been a pretty great experience, overall. I’m very happy with how the year has gone and this was a goal that our team had for ourselves.

We had a solid regular season (a 23-4-1 record and first overall in the league) and followed that up with a great run through the post-season.

So to be able to accomplish that and to end the season on top, it feels really great,” said Krzyzaniak.

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Yama explained that they decided to move to Neepawa rather than him commute from Winnipeg, so that his family could spend more time together. “We

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friends in the community and feeling at home were quelled not long after the move.

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excess earth being used to fill in the project.

Once the first phase of the lagoon upgrades were finished, the original plan was to use $90,000 to return those 40 acres back to its previous condition. But Gerrard, the Steering Committee and the Town came up with a better idea.

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Growth expected HyLife had been looking at strategic options and Claude Vielfaure explained why the deal with CPF is so attractive, “They’re a family-owed company and the third largest pig producer in the world. The synergies are very similar.” He added that both companies will be able to learn from each other and exchange ideas, “It’s really exciting.”

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By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press T s u y o s h i ( Ya m a ) Yamashita and his family moved to Neepawa in November 2017 and since then, have been feeling more and more at home in the community. Yama, his wife, Anna, and their sons Reki, age 8, and Tommy, 6, came to the community for Yama’s job with HyLife Foods. Yama is employed

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“I knew it was a solid jump but didn’t expect that,” said Turner.

Turner is currently the top-ranked U18 triple jump athlete in the country, according to Athletics Canada.

Other notable results from Neepawa based athletes at the competition included Ben Perrett finishing ninth in the men’s 300 metre, with a time of 35.81 seconds, and Lara Denbow finishing in a tie for third in the women’s high jump, with a jump of 1.61 metres.

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a new board book, plus an invitation to take out a new membership at the library Neepawa’s 2020 New as an initiative to welcome Year’s Baby will be the first the community’s newest child born at the Neepawa citizens and encourage Hospital to receive a gift of literacy and reading skills reading from the Neepawa with their families– now Public Library and Lo- and into the future. cal Advisory Committee.

“Our committee believes Babies born in Neepawa will Neepawa Library can be now receive a voucher for a valuable resource and inspirat ion for all ages of residents and we are especially pleased to provide a good start on reading for our youngest community memb e r s ,” s a id Berni Harley, SUBMITTED PHOTO member of the The New Year’s Baby born at the library’s advisNeepawa Hospital will get a special ory commitgift from the Neepawa Library this year. tee. “Similar

programs are offered in several major Canadian cities and we’re excited to be among the first to provide this program in Manitoba.”

Research continues to show the benefits of early exposure to reading and that children who learn to read well have greater success in school and in life.

For that reason, the library and advisory committee are launching this new program to inspire new parents to read to their babies and to encourage a reading lifestyle from an early age.

Provided by the Neepawa Library’s Local Advisory Committee, this Books for Babies program is supported by funds raised through local donations and initiatives. For more information, please contact the Neepawa Library at 204-476-5648.

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On Friday, Dec. 20, representatives from the Neepawa Public Library visited the Neepawa Hospital to deliver their Books for Babies gifts. From left: Debbie Unger, Branch Supervisor at Neepawa Library; Berni Harley, Neepawa Library Local Advisory Committee member; Jocelyn Scheper, CTM, Neepawa Hospital; Tara McCarty, CRN, Neepawa Hospital; and Dr. Brian Milligan.

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“Copper“, resident of KS Hunter’s Barbershop in Minnedosa, was observed at his favourite spot with a copy of the Neepawa Banner & Press on Dec. 27.

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The Friends of RMNP staff were able to relocate into their original building just before Christmas.

The building had been closed since April 2019, for renovations. The purpose of the renovations was to strengthen the foundation of the building.

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ecycling is a sacred cow that we should butcher and enjoy on the barbecue.

Let recycling totally go private and when people can find a market for glass, aluminium, paper, cardboard etc., God bless them all.

Even with the “new” system in Neepawa, it’s a lost cause. The new wheeled carts may do a good job for garbage, other than for some people whose property doesn’t lend itself easily to wheeling carts around. I sincerely doubt the system will work for recycling. Nobody is going to be able to sort this crap at the landfill or at another location, let’s face it.

Whether you put out dumpsters, clear plastic bags or rolling carts, it doesn’t matter. Accidentally or by ignorance, contamination is going to take place. If recycling doesn’t get contaminated in the household or at the curbside, it will get contaminated in the compacter truck. Think about it, folks! To make the trips to the dump pay, the contractor has to use a compacter truck. In other words, a garbage truck. So if there is any squishy, icky stuff in one container of recycling, it will be in them all by the time it goes through the truck. Hence, contaminated recyclable material is downgraded to garbage and goes in the landfill.

What should happen is that garbage be picked up, as it is now, and taken to the landfill. It can be dumped out on the sorting floor and if there are obviously clean, recyclable things that have survived the crusher truck, so be it.

The recyclables should be sorted at the source (home or business) into clear plastic bags to hold paper, aluminum cans, steel cans, plastic bottles, whatever. A separate compartment truck should be used and some sorting done at the curb side.

If the recycling isn’t sorted at curb side, then it can go in a “mixed” bin on the truck. There is a market for office paper, newsprint, cardboard, neepawa

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Ken Waddell metal “washed” cans, aluminium drink cans and, of course, beer cans are worth 10 cents each. There is little, if any, market for plastics and they, being oil based, should be burned with the garbage in a clean burn furnace. Even if the clean burn furnace was only used to capture heat in the winter for the landfill buildings, it would be better than burying all this crap. In countries that are way more progressive than we are, the garbage is burned to make heat, to convert water to steam, to run a turbine, to make electricity so you heat or cool as the season dictates.

And speaking of beer cans, many of them find their way back to the market because of the 10 cent levy.

Some people take back their empties. Some people scavenge them right out of the recycling bins.

Sometimes, the recycling/garbage staff gather them and landfill staff will set them aside and turn them in for a little extra cash. It’s called the free market and it works. Recycling of aluminium cans would skyrocket if there was a 10 cent levy on all aluminium beverage cans, not just beer cans.

Recycling, as it is now structured, is fake, contrived and complicated.

We need to get the government, be it municipal or provincial, out of the business, except to set regulations.

Placing a levy on containers is fine.

Paper and cardboard don’t need a levy, there is already a market for those products. Most households

or businesses will give it away to gatherers who can accumulate it into viable bales or loads in order to get it to market.

The current efforts by communities and municipalities is admirable and well-intentioned. The most recent effort by Neepawa council and staff is also admirable and well-intentioned. The problem is garbage and recycling will continue to be a drain on our communities and our tax dollars because it isn’t done in a comprehensive and holistic manner. Groups like Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) and Manitoba Community Newspapers Association (MCNA) and others have tried to reason with the province on this complex issue, but with little effect.

It’s sad, really, when we can apply the highest levels of technology in some sectors, but in something as simple as garbage and recycling, we make huge stumbling blocks for ourselves.

The province must seriously sit down with AMM and figure this issue out. Without a comprehensive program, we will still be wasting time, money and materials for decades to come. Simple solutions can and should be applied.

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y the time people are reading this, the calendar will have rolled over to 2020. Because of closures at our printer and Canada Post, the Dec. 27 paper was printed the week before and the Banner office was semi-closed for the week of Christmas.

Apart from some very big news— the discovery of a body and subsequent murder investiga- MY tion— it’s been PERSPECTIVE pretty quiet over the last week.

This break gave everyone Kate a well deserved Jackman-Atkinson chance to reflect on the year that passed and look This past year, I was ahead to the next one. reminded of the It seems like importance of keeping the 365 days that were in 2019 went your eyes open by in the blink of everywhere you go. an eye, though not without some struggle. It was a tough year for farmers and for many, the best part of 2019 was that it’s over. With so many parts of the ag industry impacted, the effects have spilled into other sectors of the economy. The overall impact going forward will depend not just on our local economies, but the international market into which we are so tied.

Despite some challenges, I’m optimistic about the coming year.

The latter part of 2019 was filled with many stories of businesses opening: the return of a furniture store to Neepawa’s downtown commercial area, the upcoming opening of a new rental equipment business and the redevelopment of the former CN property into much needed housing. There are a few more leads we’re working on and I know there will be more of these stories in the new year.

We covered a lot of stories in the 52 papers we published in 2019 and there are two big stories I expect we’ll see more of in the coming year. The first was the sale of HyLife, which includes the Neepawa-based HyLife Foods, to Thai-based Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF). As Neepawa’s major employer, what happens at the plant has a big impact on the community.

The second is the move from perpetual care at Neepawa’s Riverside Cemetery. This was a divisive issue and the subject of much debate. Something had to change, the differential between the income from the Perpetual Care fund and the cost of providing the service was unsustainable. There will be concern and anxiety when the flowers aren’t planted this spring, but for me, the success of the change will hinge on what the Town does instead of planting flowers on individual gravesites. If they can successfully create beautiful common areas to memorialize and pay tribute to those who rest in the cemetery, it will bring much more beauty to the town than cutting perpetual care service to the point that expenditures match income. Seeing one or two sad flowers on a gravesite does little for the town, nor those for whom Riverside is their final resting place.

This past year, I was reminded of the importance of keeping your eyes open everywhere you go. On my way back to the office from running some errands over lunch, I came across someone working on some tricks and training exercises with their dog. It turned into one the neatest pictures I took last year, and on my phone no less. It was a good reminder that opportunity is everywhere and it often doesn’t need any special tools, beyond the ability to see it.

As we start into the new year, I hope everyone has a few moments to reflect on their past year, make plans for the new one and find opportunity and growth.

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Looking back

s regular readers of this column know, I am not a great fan of year-end reviews. But there are times when looking back is healthy and helpful; especially when we focus on the things God has done for us, with us and through us.

Thirteen months ago, as regular readers know, I decided it was time to focus on my personal health and well-being. My first goal was to lose weight. That goal has been achieved.

I have reached my goal weight, am looking better and feeling great.

Now comes the hard part– maintaining my weight at its current level.

Fortunately, some good habits developed over the past year (regular weighins, eating healthy food in the right amounts and exercise) will help me do this.

Now let me assure those who have asked– the decision to lose weight was one that I made in the interest of improving my own health. I understand the concerns that some people have expressed; wondering

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Neil Strohschein if there’s something wrong with me. I’ve expressed the same concerns to others.

In my case, they are unfounded. I am fine.

Two years ago this past August, after an 18 month hiatus, I began taking Sunday services again.

This has proven to be a good decision. My zeal for the Transition Ministry to which I have been called is as strong as it has ever been.

I have met many incredible people and made many new friends in the churches I have served.

I have also gained an even deeper appreciation for the diversity I see in the body of Christ– the church. Our communities are filled with congregations of different faith traditions. Sadly, we often spend a lot of time talking about the things that divide us– the doctrines or

traditions that set one group apart from all the rest.

I have discovered that we share a lot more in common than most people think. We may differ in structure, style of worship and church government, but that is all. We agree on the essential doctrines that make us “one in Christ.” I celebrate and speak about that unity whenever and wherever I am privileged to lead a Sunday worship service.

In thinking of these and other highlights of the past year, I must give credit where it is due. I thank God every day for a loving and supportive family, for good friends and for opportunities to share words of encouragement and help with those who attend the services I conduct and read these weekly columns. My

job is to study, organize my thoughts, put them on paper and share them as I have opportunity to do so.

Once the words leave my mouth, are published in this newspaper or appear on social media, they are out of my control. God, by his Holy Spirit, takes the words I share, energizes them and uses them to encourage, confront (where necessary) and counsel those who receive them. Whatever changes happen because of a sermon, a column or a social media post are signs of God’s amazing grace at work.

I fully agree with the words of St. Paul (see 1 Corinthians 3:6). I plant the seed. Others water it. But God is the one who makes it grow. And for that, I give him praise and glory.

Now, a new year has begun. It will have its share of good times and challenges. I hope you will join me as we share these times together and learn the lessons God wants to teach us. I wish you all a happy New Year.

I hereby resolve...

t’s what we do, isn’t it?

As we enter a new and unblemished year, we resolve– to eat better, to exercise more– those are as old as Adam! Perhaps this is the era to resolve to interact more with humans than with screens, or limit the hours we spend worrying about what others think about us.

So what do I resolve to accomplish this year? Well, much of my work is working with families who are grieving and for some, the grieving includes settling estates and cleaning up and out homes and apartments.

Hidden in the storage space in the entry way are boxes of paper. Old reflections, old columns of my musings and, yes, copies of memorial services I have prepared.

My family does not need to take time going through those banker boxes, wondering if there is anything of value among the reams of paper. There isn’t. And so

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen I shall (I resolve to) obtain– beg, borrow or buy– a paper shredder.

Back on the farm or acreage, I would have fed the paper into a burning barrel, or waited for the perfect bonfire, for masses of packed paper do not burn easily. No, I will shred it, and as much as possible use as mulch for my gardens. I will have a generous supply for many years.

Fabric in nooks and crannies– who am I kidding– stacked in boxes and on shelves, and in my old steamer trunk– will be transformed into quilts.

Some will be pretty and patterned and others will be the true definition of patchwork. There are large

pieces for backing and I have ample goods for fill. I simply need to get started.

This is another area where I see my children and grands, looking at the stock, shaking their heads and making “hoarder” comments. I will spare them that, for as they tidy my effects, there will be ample opportunity to shake their heads and mutter! Guaranteed.

They will not find bags of plastic bags that have been washed, dried and neatly folded. They will not find a stash of plastic containers of every size and shape. I understand why the preceding generation valued these items, the ‘30s left deep and lasting values of thrift and

reuse, but I have narrowly escaped that.

I resolve to continue to value friendships, hard work, love and laughter. I resolve to continue to see the beauty in each day: stopping to feel the breeze, or howling wind; hearing the crunch of the snow of the crisp morning; awaiting the return of the birds and flowers; watching the garden grow; and marvelling in general at the circle of life. Such simple resolves!

I never imagined writing the year 2000 on anything, though I recall the year my teachers explained to our class that we would be alive and well when this occurred. And now it is 2020 and several of my classmates have already died. They didn’t get to marvel at the passage of time. I hereby resolve to embrace each day, the good and the sad, and walk with faith into my future.

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thought for this week: We are starting a new year. What are your thoughts for this coming year? Maybe you made some resolutions. The only one I made last year was that I wanted to read the whole Bible in one year. I followed a guide and I can say that I fulfilled my resolution. I think it was because I really wanted to do it and enjoyed doing it.

Maybe you plan to do something this year that you really want to do. It might be easier to just concentrate on one thing and pursue it. It will give a feeling of satisfaction and reward at the end of the year. And if you miss here or there, do not worry, but get back to it.

When we think of how often we fail our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and do things that are not pleasing to Him, we know that He is waiting for us to come back to Him. It says very clearly in 1 John 1:9 that “if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

Wishing you all a happy and healthy New Year.

Letters

Measuring progress

A response to Eoin Devereux’s column of Dec. 20, “Andrew Scheer has us at a Conservative crossroads”.

Progress is measured differently by different people. For a 5-year-old, it might be learning to write one’s own name.

For a cancer patient, it is surviving treatments another day. For the business owner, it is building a strong customer base and achieving a profit. Progress in politics is another thing altogether. Mr. Devereux says he misses the “progressive” part of the Conservative party. In a democracy, progress should always be measured by how united and peaceful a country is: Less crime. Lower taxes.

Patriotism and a widespread desire to be good stewards of the land we live in. More business initiatives. Ample employment opportunity. Good quality, timely health care and education. Freedom to live, work, play and enjoy life as and where we see fit.

Mr. Devereux, please be aware, all these metrics of a nation’s success are not championed by today’s socialists.

However, they are what we have in common, which makes them very valuable indeed. The thing government has no business doing is dictating belief, thought, speech and social conscience. And that is exactly what the left, and Mr. Trudeau, are seeking.

Mr. Scheer, just because he held certain beliefs, was considered unacceptable, maybe even offensive to some.

Just picture for a moment a headline that read, “Liberals petition to remove Trudeau because he marches in pride parades.” Can’t imagine it, can you? Then why is it acceptable to ostracize and vilify those with certain religious beliefs? One philosophy does not cancel out every other.

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Final cookie sale for JDRF held

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Crunchy brown buns

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press A cookie sale that has become an annual sight in downtown Neepawa will not be returning in 2020.

For the past six years, the Pedersen family has held a fundraising cookie sale, either in November or December, to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation ( JDRF). Their last sale, held on Dec. 19, 2019, was the final one.

Hans and Christine Pedersen’s daughter, Josie, started this fundraiser when she was in Grade 7. Christine noted that Josie not only wanted to raise money for JDRF, but she also wanted to raise awareness about Juvenile Diabetes, also known as Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Josie was diagnosed with T1D, so this cause is personal to her and her family. The family planned to do this sale every year until Josie graduated. This year, she is in Grade 12, which is why the sale won’t

Bread is a staple in most of the world. It brings people together and the fresh aroma of baking bread is a pure pleasure. It has been said one only needs time, warmth and love to bake good bread. So take the time to make these hearty and healthy buns to delight your family. This recipe makes about 24 buns.

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On Thursday, Dec. 19, the final cookie sale to raise money for Type 1 Diabetes research was held in Neepawa. From left: Cobe Terin, Wyatt Njegovan, Tyson Terin, Josie Pedersen and Natalie Babcock.

be returning.

Christine noted that the $1,204 raised in 2019 was pretty consistent with the previous years. “This is actually right on par with our yearly average, with some years being a little less and some being a little to a lot more,” she said. “We feel that given the late time of year and shorter notice, we did very well.” Over the six

years they’ve held the sale, the Pedersens have raised over $6,500 for JDRF. Christine noted that there have been a lot of people who have helped make these sales possible.

“We could not do this every year without the support of family, who do extra baking for us, among other things.

And as always, we have to send a huge thank you to

Ineke [Mack] and her staff at It’s Time for allowing us to use the facilities to set up and a big thank you to It’s Time and Promo Time for allowing us to hang out between their doorsteps every year!” she expressed.

“Thank you to everyone who has helped us in any way each year, you know who you are.”

Angela Kaye wins Kelwood Skating Rink Committee draw

Angela Kaye was the lucky winner of the draw for a new side-by-side, put on by the Kelwood Skating Rink recently. The draw was made on Dec. 21. Larry Henton (left), of the Skating Rink Committee, presented Kaye with the key to her brand new side-by-side.

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110 years ago, Tuesday, January 4, 1910 Miss Maud Campbell went to Portage la Prairie on Friday after a year and a half’s successful work in the Kelwood school. She will be greatly missed, and is being succeeded by F. E. Polmitter.

100 years ago, Friday, January 9, 1920 Wm. Lodge, a Gladstone pioneer, died this week.

Por t a g e l a P r a i r ie physicians prescribed 237 gallons of liquor for patients in the month of December.

90 years ago, Tuesday, January 7, 1930 Solicitors of aid say there are 1,200,000 Jews in Russia who are denied ordinary human rights.

T here are d if ferent ways of celebrating New Year’s Eve, but the persons who demonstrated their muscular ability by twisting into different shapes the signs on the highway on memorial night, break many other records for destructive tendencies.

80 years ago, Friday, January 5, 1940 There are 243 Jews in the ranks of the British forces in France.

Close to 1,000 former C z e c ho - S lov a k a r my officers, two journalists and several munition workers have been arrested by the Nazis.

The German public has been told of the possibility of a general war over Finland.

The Nazis blame Britain and France for encouraging Finland to resist Russia.

Too bad to see a lot of energy going to waste.

For instance, if the force behind that blow which crashed through the wall at the New Year’s dance had been directed to Hitler’s middle section, that would be something worthwhile.

70 years ago, Thursday, January 5, 1950 Scientists have produced a new breed of mice known as “crinkles.” The mice

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have 40 per cent less hair than ordinary mice and have bald, kinky tails.

60 years ago, Friday, January 8, 1960 Mrs. M. Cruikshank c e lebr a t e d he r 9 9 t h birthday on Wednesday, January 6, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Florence Burns.

50 years ago, Thursday, January 1, 1970 N e w Ye a r ’ s E v e celebrations to mark the opening of Manitoba’s C e n t e n n i a l Ye a r a t McCreary promise to be one of the most colorful events in the province…

On top of Mount Agassiz, which is 2,025 feet above sea level and 1,200 feet above the level of the village of McCreary, Manitoba Hydro has installed lighting on a 25-foot high live spruce tree. It is decorated with 250 light and one large light at the very top. Dusk to dawn lights are being used to light up the base of the hill and a parade will be completed with a grand finale.

40 years ago, Thursday, January 3, 1980 The Canadian National Railway (CNR) station house at Neepawa will b e c l o s e d , e f fe c t i v e Friday, Jan. 11, according to B er t Mel nyk , C N Super intendent of the A s s i n ib oi ne d iv i s ion.

Operator Al Crosson will be relocating in a smaller office at the junction of the CNR and CPR in Neepawa.

Crosson will no longer be an agent operator and instead will work as an operator handling inst r uct ions for t ra in movement only, Melnyk explained.

Train instructions will now be handled by the computer at the carload centre at Symington Yard in Winnipeg, he said.

This concept of handling the instructions through the carload centre has been in effect since 1971, Melnyk said as he named reasons for the station closure in Neepawa. Also, this closing stems from agency closures authorized several years ago by the CN, he said, and

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Known as Neepawa’s Canadian National Railway station house at the time, the Beautiful Plains Museum (BPM) stands as it appeared in 1980. Once it ceased to operate as a railway station, the BPM committee’s previous proposal to potentially use the space as the museum’s new home was reconsidered. Some time after, the BPM moved in and remains there today.

a third reason is declining business…

A year ago, a committee representing the Beautiful Plains Museum in Neepawa had approached the CN about the possibility of using the building as a museum. But CN officials responded that, at the time, there were no plans to close the station and they would consider the proposal for the future.

30 years ago, Tuesday, January 2, 1990 The Manitoba government will begin banning product s cont a i n i ng ch lorof luorocarbons (CFCs) and halons in 1990.

20 years ago, Monday, January 3, 2000 The president of the Keystone Agricultural Producers is denouncing a proposed merger between Canadian National and Burlington Northern Santa Fe railways.

Don Dewar said along with less competition, the proposed deal is a bad one because Burlington Northern Santa Fe has a poor track record in the northern United States…

Dewar said the proposed merger also places an added sense of urgency on the review of grain transpor tat ion now underway in Canada.

KAP is calling for a f lexible revenue cap to safeguard producers from excessive railway charges, while allowing market

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As well, Dewar said KAP wants a ‘reverse onus’ system. Under that system, anyone could apply for running rights on the line of another railway.

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Neepawa didn’t have to wait long to welcome the first baby of the year.

On Tuesday, Jan. 1 at 7:13 am, the Neepawa hospital welcomed its first baby born in 2019. Peter and Allison Reid are the proud parents and Norah-Grace the proud big sister of New Year’s baby Marsden Reid.

Marsden’s grandparents are Brian and Jan Bailey of Neepawa and Doug and Janice Reid of Sioux Narrows, ON. Marsden and his family live in Neepawa.

The happy family received gifts from the 13 business that participated in the Neepawa Banner & Press’ New Year’s Baby Contest. They also received a lovely baby blanket donated by Neepawa’s Tangled Threads Quilt Guild, shown in the picture.

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“I knew it was a solid jump but didn’t expect that,” said Turner.

Turner is currently the top-ranked U18 triple jump athlete in the country, according to Athletics Canada.

Other notable results from Neepawa based athletes at the competition included Ben Perrett finishing ninth in the men’s 300 metre, with a time of 35.81 seconds, and Lara Denbow finishing in a tie for third in the women’s high jump, with a jump of 1.61 metres.

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It’s expected to be business as usual at Neepawa’s HyLife Foods processing plant, after an upcoming change in ownership was announced early this week.

On Apr. 21, news broke that Thailand’s largest agriculture conglomerate, Charoen Pokphand Foods Pcl (CPF), had signed a share purchase agreement with the Founder Management Group of HyLife, the integrated pork production company that owns the Neepawa pork processing plant. The deal, reported by Reuters to be worth C$498 million, will see CPF take on a 50.1 per cent ownership stake in the company.

Japanese general trading company, ITOCHU, will retain its 49.9 per cent stake.

Early on Apr. 22, a letter went out to HyLife’s suppliers, customers and partners to let them know about the deal. “Other than the change in ownership, you can expect it to be business as usual at HyLife,” said the letter, signed by president Claude Vielfaure, chairman Don Janzen, executive

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W hile the purchase agreement was signed over the weekend, the deal isn’t expected to close until the third quarter of 2019.

Claude Vielfaure said that it must first pass regulatory approval, not just in Canada and Thailand, but in all the countries where CPF does business. “It can take three to six months,” he explained. CPF operates in 17 countries and exports to over 30 countries.

Once the deal closes, Claude Vielfaure, Don Janzen and Denis Vielfaure will retire and Grant Lazaruk will become president and CEO of HyLife.

Growth expected HyLife had been looking at strategic options and Claude Vielfaure explained why the deal with CPF is so attractive, “They’re a family-owed company and the third largest pig producer in the world. The synergies are very similar.” He added that both companies will be able to learn from each other and exchange ideas, “It’s really exciting.”

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The HyLife Foods processing plant in Neepawa provides employment to over 1,300 people. the livestock and aquacul- network of Manitoba sup- pork that they feel is the best ture industries and Claude pliers, customers and com- in the world. expects multiple benefits to munity partners across the ‘Nothing is changing’ come from the deal. These world.

Looking at the NeepaHyLife has focused on include building on the success of HyLife’s grow- the premium pork market, wa operations specifically, ing global pork business; which has required addi- Claude said that they are a combining forces to propel tional investments, but it was vital part of HyLife. Since the growing demand for the owners’ goal from the purchasing the Springhill HyLife’s high-quality pork start. “We always wanted to Farms plant in 2008, HyLife and enable the company be more than a commodity,” invested heavily in the Neeto grow its integrated pork said Claude. He said past pawa processing plant, most company domestically and investments have allowed recently building a new $176 internationally; and show- them to extend into branded million cut floor. case HyLife’s outstanding pork products and produce Continued on page 8

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It feels as though simply saying that Neepawa’s Halli Krzyzaniak has had an eventful year is severally underselling her recent achievements. The 24-yearold defensemen has received several individual accolades over the course of her rookie season with the Calgary Inferno of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL), including a selection as a league all-star. But, the pinnacle for Krzyzaniak was a prize a little more team oriented, as she and the Inferno recently won the Clarkson Cup with a 5-2 win over Les Canadiennes de Montreal.

The Clarkson Cup, which was played on Sunday, Mar. 24 in Toronto, is the CWHL’s version of the Stanley Cup. Krzyzaniak scored a goal for Calgary in the game, helping to secure the team’s second league title since the CWHL first began in 2007. Over the past 12 years, the CWHL has developed into the pre-

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A great accomplishment In an interview with the Banner & Press, Krzyzaniak noted that the significance of just what the Inferno have been able to do is still sinking in for her.

“It’s been a pretty great experience, overall. I’m very happy with how the year has gone and this was a goal that our team had for ourselves.

We had a solid regular season (a 23-4-1 record and first overall in the league) and followed that up with a great run through the post-season.

So to be able to accomplish that and to end the season on top, it feels really great,” said Krzyzaniak.

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On Friday, Feb. 1, Turner, who was competing under the Prairie Storm Athletics banner, completed a triple jump of 13.93 metres, a new provincial record for a male athlete under 18 years old.

This jump shattered the old mark of 13.84 metres.

Turner noted to the Banner & Press that he went into the event with no set expectations on how he would fare. He added when he hit this jump and saw what the official distance was, he was surprised.

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Neepawa goes big on new bike park plan Regional Recreation Steering Committee Chair Darryl Gerrard, Town of Neepawa mayor Blake McCutcheon and professional trail designer Alex Man (Back row centre; left to right) pose with members of Pinoy Trail Bikers Club and several young cyclists at the centre of the future home of the Neepawa Regional Bike Park.

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From left: Yama, Reki (8), Tommy (6) and Anna have become huge hockey fans since arriving in Neepawa.

The kids have both joined a team and the family watches Neepawa Natives games every chance they get.

Japanese food, for example, and friends, you know? So before I came here, [I was] a little bit worried about life.”

Despite their concerns about small town living,

Yama explained that they decided to move to Neepawa rather than him commute from Winnipeg, so that his family could spend more time together. “We

feel it’s a really good choice for us,” he stated.

Yama noted that the family’s apprehensions about getting food they’re familiar w ith, mak ing

friends in the community and feeling at home were quelled not long after the move.

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By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press Neepawa is ready to roll on a massive new recreation project. On Tuesday, June 4, representatives with the Regional Recreation Steering Committee and the Town of Neepawa unveiled plans for the construction

of a new 40-acre bike park. The multi-use trail system will be built on a portion of land located northeast of the Neepawa Cemetery and will include multiple bike tracks of varying difficulties, from children up to expert level. It will also feature a walking path that is connected to the Trans-Canada Trail, a shelter and parking and picnic area. The

work has an estimated price tag of around $200,000.

Regional Recreation Steering Committee chairperson Darryl Gerrard told the Banner & Press that the opportunity to move ahead on the bike park actually came about due to Neepawa’s lagoon upgrades. He said that the land had been excavated, with the

excess earth being used to fill in the project.

Once the first phase of the lagoon upgrades were finished, the original plan was to use $90,000 to return those 40 acres back to its previous condition. But Gerrard, the Steering Committee and the Town came up with a better idea.

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review of banking and it could completely change how we access banking at our fingertips,” said Budz.

“We could hold on for a few more years,” said Sylvester, adding that costs of technology and compliance, for both customers and the organization, is expensive. “To offer [new technology for customers] on our own is expensive, it’s expensive to pass the cost on to 3,500 members,” he explained. The merged credit union would have around

20,000 members.

Under a combined credit union, BPCU customers would be able to access new services. Sylvester and BPCU board chair, Ron Jesson, said these would include improved electronic banking options, such as the ability to deposit cheques through an app and access to Stride’s much larger wealth management team.

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Another merger is in the works for a pair of Westman credit unions. On Tuesday, Sept. 24, it was announced that the Sunrise and Minnedosa Credit Unions were in discussions to merge operations, effective July 1, 2020.

The reason given for the proposed partnership was to improve member service through a combination of expanded geographic area and improved product offerings.

Sunrise Credit Union was initially formed in 2008 through the merger of five credit unions, Virden, Turtle Mountain, Hartney, Tiger Hills and Cypress River. In subsequent years, Sandy Lake, Grandview, Prairie Mountain and Strathclair Credit Unions joined Sunrise. It currently has 27,000 members and branches in 19 different communities. At the end of 2018, Sunrise had $1.2 billion in assets and 170 employees.

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As for the Minnedosa Credit Union (MCU), it received its charter in 1947. It operated in the boardroom of the Co-op Store, (Old Service Centre), until 1956.

At the end of 2018, MCU had $135 million in assets and 21 employees.

Timing right for merger Brad Ross, the general manager for Minnedosa Credit Union, stated via media release that the timing was just right for this partnership to be explored.

“As a small, but strong credit union, Minnedosa has always done its due diligence by executing sound business plans and strategies designed to serve our members, employees and community. To allow us to continue to serve our communities well into the future the board of directors and I are confident that a merger with Sunrise Credit Union is the best way to do that.”

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Pictured: Superintendent Darcy Fleury (left) and Sprice Plains RCMP Staff Sgt. Mark Morehouse cut the cake commemorating the gold anniversary. See more from the gala on Page A2.

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Next month, members of the Beautiful Plains and Stride credit unions are being asked to cast a ballot on a proposed merger between the two organizations. The combined credit union, which would operate under the Stride name, would have nine branches in eight communities, 130 employees, $725-million in assets and 19,200 members. If approved by members of both organizations, the amalgamation would come into effect on Jan. 1, 2020.

Beautiful Plains Credit Union (BPCU) general manager, Gord Sylvester, explained that the merger is being put forward to better position both credit unions for the future. Stride was created two years ago by the amalgamation of Portage and Austin Credit Unions and Brent Budz, CEO of Stride, added, “When you look at all the changes in the financial land and in credit union land, it’s important that two like-minded credit unions come together to reduce future costs of technology. Members are at the forefront of all our decisions and they will see the benefits quite quickly.”

For the future Sylvester said that rising costs associated with technology, cyber security and regulatory compliance make such a move necessary in order to continue providing BPCU’s 3,500 members with a high level of service. Sylvester said that while it’s possible to get help from third parties, the systems still require local oversight, including at the board level, which is a challenge. “It’s about saving costs in the future,” said Sylvester, adding, “Compliance is not going away.”

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In Flanders Fields

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In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sk y The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved, and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders Fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders Fields.

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September 27: The Town of Neepawa celebrated the opening of the new fire hall. About 500 people attended the official event.

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On Sept. 19, the Town of Neepawa celebrated the opening of the new fire hall. About 500 people attended the official opening, including over 300 students from HMK. Above: Fire Department chief Yves Guillas (left), Town of Neepawa mayor Blake McCutcheon (centre) and deputy mayor Brian Hedley cut the fire hose, officially opening the hall. Below: The fire department had current and historical equipment on display for the open house.

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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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Steinbach 5-0 Neepawa

First period 12:09 SP Carter Loney (11). Unassited 15:09 SP Codey Behun (14) ASST: Graham (15), Bettens (6) Second Period No scoring Third Period 8:44 SP Bettens (9). Unassited 17:43 SP Mole (7) ASST: Behun (9) 19:11 SP Naaykens (14) ASST: Loney (15) Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP STEINBACH 2 0 3 5 0/2 NEEPAWA 0 0 0 0 0/2 Goaltenders STEIN- Giannuzi 21/21 saves (W), NEEP - Davis 29/34 saves (L) Attendance: 338 at Yellowhead Arena

Thursday, Dec. 19

Virden 8-1 Neepawa

First period 0:34 VOC Halliday (12) ASST: Thompson (6), McInnis (2) Second Period 2:55 VOC H. Andrew (7). Unassited 6:32 VOC Einarson (9) ASST: Kanaski (26), Wojciechowski (24) SH 19:28 NEEP Malchuk (5) ASST: Marshall (7), Mariash (4) PP Third Period 2:59 VOC Brunton (1) PP ASST: Rands (17), Rookes (4) PP 06:43 VOC Collyer (1) ASST: Einarson (19), Cloutier (23) 09:25 VOC H. Andrew (8) ASST: Belcher (13), Kanaski (27) 17:51 VOC T. Andrew (20) ASST: Halliday (14), Thompson (7) 18:46 VOC Thompson (9) ASST: Rookes (5), Cloutier (24) PP Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP VIRDEN 1 2 5 3 2/5 NEEPAWA 0 1 0 1 1/5 Goaltenders NEEP- Green 39/47 saves (L), VOC - Kozma 18/19 saves (W) Attendance: 739 at Tundra Place

Saturday, Dec. 21

Virden 4-1 Neepawa

First period 09:17 VOC Brunton (2) ASST: Teasdale (2) Second Period 16:01 NEEP Carlson (6) ASST: Mowbray (10) Third Period 06;45 VOC Collyer (2) ASST: Thompson (8) 17:07 VOC T. Andrew (21) ASST: Thompson (9) 17:46 VOC McInnis (1) ASST: Cloutier (25), Einarson (20) Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP VIRDEN 1 0 3 4 0/6 NEEPAWA 0 1 0 1 0/6 Goaltenders NEEP- Davis 30/34 saves (L), VOC - Kozma 18/19 saves (W) Attendance: 365 at Yellowhead Arena

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5. Kolten Kanaski (Vdn)

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1. Eli Lieffers 2. Parker Malchuk 3. Bradley Marshall Goaltenders 1. M. Lenz (Stein)

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Tiger Hills Hockey East 1. MacGregor 2. Neepawa 3. Cartwright

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THHL schedule Recent results

Killarney 4-2 Hartney (Dec. 27) Neepawa 5-1 Pilot Mound (Dec. 28) Minnedosa 5-3 Deloraine (Dec. 28) Boissevain 10-2 Souris (Dec. 28) Boissevain 8-1 Cartwright (Dec. 29)

Upcoming games

Neepawa at Souris (Jan. 3) MacGregor at Killarney (Jan. 3) Melita at Gladstone (Jan. 4) Minnedosa at Wawanesa (Jan. 4) Pilot Mound at Boissevain (Jan. 4) Killarney at Hartney (Jan. 5)

THHL scoring Leading scorers (THHL) 1. Devon LeBlanc (Bois) 2. Rylee Zimmer (Bois) 3. Matt Varnes (MacG) 4. Zeanan Ziemer (Bois) 5. Jesse Toth (Glad)

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Neepawa Farmers scorers G

Matt Lowry Lance Nugent Bret Levandoski

The Neepawa Natives faced off with the Steinbach Pistons on Dec. 18. Pictured above: Neepawa forward Will Highet (#77) and Steinbach defencemen Tucker Hodgson watch as the puck slides ahead of them. Steinbach would end up blanking Neepawa on the night, winning 5-0.

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Neepawa Natives Junior “A”

Hockey team Neepawa Natives home games Jan 5 at 6:30 vs Steinbach • Jan 8 at 7:30 vs Selkirk Jan 10 at 7:30 vs OCN

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Neepawa Minor Hockey to host annual Atom Tournament of Champions

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

An annual new year’s tradition is back in the form of the 2020 Neepawa Minor Hockey Atom Tournament of Champions.

A half dozen teams from across the province will participate in this three day event, which usually takes place in the first weekend of the new year. The 2020 edition is no exception, as it is scheduled from Jan. 3 to 5, at the Yellowhead Centre and will feature 10 games and a skills competition.

Along with the host club from Neepawa, teams from Carberry, Killarney, McCreary, Russell and

Waywayseecappo will also participate. The round robin portion of the tournament begins on Friday, Jan. 3 at 7:00 pm, with the Neepawa Natives Atoms taking on the Carberry Plainsmen. Neepawa’s next round robin game is at 3:30 pm on Saturday against Russell. The championship final will occur on Sunday, Jan. 7 at 3:30 pm.

Neepawa Minor Hockey Atom Tournament of Champions winners 2018: Portage Terriers 2017: Boissevain Border Kings 2016: Steinbach Millers 2015: Carberry Plainsmen 2014: Souris Elks

FILE PHOTO

The Portage Junior Terriers (pictured) won last year’s Neepawa Minor Hockey Tournament of Champions.

Brookdale Men’s Bonspiel January 17th-19th 3 Events $160 entry (includes steak supper Friday)

One curling team drawn to win entry back

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Sunday, January 19, 2020 vs Deloraine at 4:00 PM

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I would like to thank everyone who attended, sent cards, gifts and the entertainment (Wendy, Ernie) for my birthday. Also thanking Joan Terrick for all the pictures taken. Especially thanking 3 of my former students(Valerie, Evelyn and Dale) for attending to make my day and all the staff to make Dec. 11/19 a huge success. Thank you. Fred Larwood

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October 10, 1935 – December 19, 2019 Glenn was born in Minnedosa, MB at the Lady Minto Hospital to Will and Marj Parrott.

Glenn will be lovingly remembered by his wife Bobbie; sons Glenn (Kimme), Stuart (Joan), and Lawrence (Colleen); grandchildren Cory (Triss), Kyle, Chantelle, Mark, Joel, Ashlyn, Mackenzie, Holly, Claudia, Cameron, and Lucas; great grandchildren Eric and Harper; sisters, Gladys (Allan) Broome, Yvonne Scott, and Joyce Graham; brother Ron (Beryl); brothers-inlaw, Brian Barton and Terry (Sheila) Barton; numerous nephews and nieces.

He was predeceased by his son Michael; parents Will and Marj; brothers-in-law, Bert Graham, Reg Scott and Winston Barton; and sister-in-law Rose Marie “Bunny” Barton.

Glenn spent his school years attending classes at Havelock School and Bethany School. After completing Grade 10, he attended Agriculture School in Brandon, where he acquired skills in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding and agriculture.

In 1956, Glenn moved to Bissett, MB to work at the San Antonio gold mine. While working in this small mining town in northern Manitoba, he met his future wife Bobbie, whom he married on December 29, 1959.

The Parrott family had planned to celebrate the couple’s 60th (Diamond) Anniversary, but sadly, Glenn left us 10 days prior to this joyful occasion. After Glenn’s brief stay in Bissett, he moved to Winnipeg, where he worked at Pilkington Glass and Shore Glass, before moving back to Bethany in 1965. It was here that he established a home, building his house near where he grew up, and lived for the next 54 years. Through the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s, Glenn enjoyed farming the land he lived on. He also took a position at Brandon Paint & Glass as a glazier/ foreman through the ‘60s and ‘70s. In 1978, he founded Glenndosa Glass Ltd. in Minnedosa. He operated this family business with his wife and four boys until his retirement in 1995.

As a father, dad was known as a hard worker and a jackof-all-trades who patiently passed on his many skills to his sons. Papa also spent countless hours attending an endless number of events for his many grandchildren. He enjoyed curling, golfing and travelling around the world, enjoying many adventures. In his later years, he spent his time puttering around the farm, fixing equipment, gardening, yard care and hitting golf balls over the hill.

He was a devoted member of the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church where he took an active role in the church’s operations. He will be remembered by all as a kind and gentle man.

Funeral service will be held at St. Alphonsus Church in Minnedosa on January 11th at 1:30 pm.

Donations can be made to: St. Alphonsus Church, Box 2180 Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0

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Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Neepawa Hospital boardroom (downstairs), Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. _____________________ Arden Hall, cap. 255. Park, camping and sports facilities, rink, curling ice, kitchen and lounge. Call 204-368-2202 _____________________ Drug problem? Narcotics Anonymous can help. Meetings on Sat at 7 p.m. and Tues at 7 p.m. at Calvary Chapel, 221 Hamilton St. Neepawa

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In Memory

Beth (Mary Ruth Elizabeth) Anderson Beth (Mary Ruth Elizabeth) Anderson passed away on December 22nd, 2019. Born to Joe and Agnes Orton in Neepawa, MB on March 18th, 1919, she was raised on a farm near Arden. She lived her whole life on the Beautiful Plains.

Beth married Doug Anderson in 1941 and together they made a home (at 277 Isabel Street), raised a family (Lynda and Blair) and built a business (Anderson’s Barbershop).

She was a wife, mother (grand & great grand), gardener, curler, golfer and longstanding member of the Neepawa United Church and The Order of the Eastern Star.

Beth’s family, friends and a four-piece band helped her celebrate her 100th birthday this year. She had a long and wonderful life and is now with Doug in heaven. The family would like to thank the staff at Country Meadows and Leanne Harding for making Beth’s final years comfortable and rewarding. A private family service will take place this summer at Riverside Cemetery.

Margaret Doerksen Margaret Doerksen passed away peacefully on December 17, 2019 at the age of 87 in Erickson Health Centre. Margaret was born on February 18, 1932 in the Arden area. She married Harry Doerksen on September 17, 1950. They farmed and raised their family of 5 children in Arden & Plumas districts. In 1974 Margaret took a Nurse’s Aide Course and worked at the Third Crossing Manor in Gladstone for over 22 years.

She enjoyed her work there and cared deeply for the residents.

Margaret and Harry enjoyed camping and travelling.

Weekends were often spent visiting the kids wherever we were at the time. They attended music festivals, made several trips to Kimberley, BC & also made a road trip to Florida where the highlight for Mom was seeing Graceland.

Christmas was always a special occasion. We gathered at the farm during the early years and then later at the house in Plumas. Everyone enjoyed all the good food, especially Granny’s famous meatballs.

She lost her beloved husband of 54 years in February 2004. Margaret moved to Neepawa at the end of that year where she lived until 2012. She made some good friends in Neepawa and was a regular at the Neepawa Baptist Church and McDonalds.

Left to cherish her memory are her children Hughbert (Margie) Doerksen, Victor (Rose) Doerksen, Audrey (Harvey) Dyck, Connie (Louis) Wilson, Carolyn (Richard) Labuik. Also her 25 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren and counting.

The family would like to thank all the staff at Erickson Health Centre, who provided Mom with wonderful care for the past 7 1/2 years. The kindness & compassion they showed to Margaret was a great comfort to all her loved ones.

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Six years have passed since that sad day.

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- Love from your husband Robert Gillis; daughter Cynthia Wepruk, Shane Wepruk and grandson Aidan; daughter Tammy Gillis and Jim Thorburn; daughter Vanessa Gillis, Cory Wiles, and granddaughters Madison and Kennedy.

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Thank You Thank you to the R.C.L. #23, all the musicians, everyone who helped me and to all who came and brought good wishes to my party, for my 50 years in Canada Celebration.

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In Memory

Beverly Barker

July 6, 1948 – January 3, 2019 A year has come and gone ...

We cried when you passed away We still cry today Although we loved you dearly We couldn't make you stay Your golden heart stopped beating Hard working hands at rest God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best An angel upon my shoulder Who never leaves my side Our family chain is broken And nothing seems the same We sit and cherish memories Amongst those picture frames Until God calls us one by one And that chain links again Forever missed, Always loved, Never forgotten Love; Garry, Randean, Trent, Jaylyn and families

Thank You The Yellowhead Area Competitive Curling Club

would like to thank the following for supporting our 2019 season.

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Notice MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH CYPRESS-LANGFORD PUBLIC NOTICE RE: Special Service by-law No. 1-2019 Repeal of Recreation Special Services By-law No. 6-2018 Special Service Plan No. 1/2018 Public notice is hereby given pursuant to subsection 318(1) of The Municipal Act that the Council of the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford has scheduled a public hearing on: January 22, 2019 7:00 p.m.

316-4th Avenue (Municipal Office) Carberry, MB Council will hear any potential taxpayer who wishes to make representation, ask questions, or register an objection to By-law No. 1-2019 - Repeal of Special Services By-law No. 6-2018 (Plan No.1-2018).

Council of the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford is proposing to repeal Bylaw No. 6-2018 which authorizes an annual special services tax for recreation costs to be levied on the portioned assessment of all taxable, grantin-lieu and otherwise exempt properties excluding Class 51 (pipeline) and Class 52 (railway) within each recreation district (Edrans, Carberry, Langford, Wellwood and Brookdale-Oberon) in the Municipality of North CypressLangford.

These recreational services will continue to be provided; however, council is proposing that these recreation costs starting in 2020 will be levied on the municipality’s whole portioned assessment – General Municipal mill rate (“At large” basis).

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

Copies of Special Service By-law No 1-2019 are available for review by any potential taxpayer from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday excluding holidays, at the municipal office at 316 4th Avenue, Carberry.

Dated at Carberry, this 20th day of December, 2019.

Trish Fraser Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of North Cypress-Langford

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The January 7th, 2020 Regular Board Meeting of Beautiful Plains School Division has been cancelled.

2018 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 194 of The Municipal Act, that the Auditors Financial Report for the year 2018, together with the related Financial Statements have been deposited in the Town Office at 275 Hamilton St. and may be viewed by any person or their agent, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

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

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Brad Marshall was presented with a token of appreciation from the Neepawa Natives just before the Dec. 19 game against Virden. Marshall received the item from his billet family Matt, Jenna, Leighton and Harper Lowry.

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Neepawa Natives News Release

The Neepawa Natives organization want to congratulate Brad Marshall on playing his 200th Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) game with the team. Marshall reached that milestone in a game against the Virden Oil Capitals on

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RCMP have confirmed the identity of a body recently found in the RM of Rosedale and are now investigating the individual’s death as a homicide.

The body, located on Dec. 24, has been identified as Cody Mousseau, a 32-year-old man from the Sandy Bay First Na-

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Please forward your resume and cover letter to: Leona Asham General Manager Amaranth Credit Union Box 109 Amaranth MB R0H 0B0 Email: leonaa@amaranthcu.mb.ca We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

many players have the opportunity to achieve Marshall’s accomplishment of playing 200 games with the same junior organization.

Marshall is a student of the game and his character and coachability is off the charts.

He has all the necessary skills and leadership to be a very successful person in life.”

tion. Mousseau had been reported missing to the Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) on Dec. 8. It is believed that he was last seen in Sandy Bay between Nov. 27 and Dec. 1.

Officials with the RCMP are not releasing any additional details into the investigation at this time, though they have confirmed the death is being investigated as a homicide by Manitoba

RCMP Major Crime Services with assistance from the MFNPS. Anyone with information about the disappearance and death of Cody Mousseau is asked to contact the Portage la Prairie RCMP Detachment at 204-8574445, the MFNPS Sandy Bay Detachment at 204843-7700 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Missing persons case is now a homicide

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Dec. 19. Marshall has 46 goals and 46 assists over the course of those 200 games.

Marshall joined the Natives organization in 2016 as a 17 year old, after being taken first overall in the MJHL Bantam Draft, and has served as a captain for the past two seasons.

Neepawa assistant coach Robby Moar said “Not too

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Manitoba Public Insurance unveils top five frauds of 2019

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Staged collision. Bogus bodily injury claims. A drunk driver exposed by surveillance cameras. These are some of the auto insurance frauds that took place last year and are highlighted in Manitoba Public Insurance’s annual Top 5 Frauds.

No. 1: “Prison blues” A Winnipeg man suffered serious injuries as the result of a motor vehicle collision.

He began receiving income replacement payments of $3,600 monthly. However, as the months passed, MPI’s case manager regularly had difficulties locating and communicating with the man.

The man eventually sent a lengthy letter to his case manager, explaining he was feeling emotionally distressed and needed a “mental break and holiday.” He further stated that he would be out of touch for several months, as he would be staying at a remote cottage in northern Saskatchewan.

An investigation was soon launched. It was subsequently discovered that the man was actually incarcerated in a federal prison, automatically making him ineligible to receive any payments from MPI. The man’s benefits were terminated, resulting in an estimated savings of nearly $200,000.

No. 2: “Smile for the camera” The registered owner of a vehicle opened a physical damage and theft claim after her pick-up truck was found badly damaged in an apartment parking lot.

The woman’s husband, who was the co-owner of the truck, admitted to an MPI adjuster that he was last to drive the truck, taking it to a friend’s house. He admitted to consuming “several” beers and then walking to a near-by bar, where he and friends continued to consume alcohol. Upon returning to his friend’s house, the husband said he decided to leave his truck parked and walk home.

The husband speculated that someone must have stolen his key fob from his jacket while he was partying at the bar.

An investigation was launched due to several irregularities around the husband’s story. An MPI investigator was able to locate a surveillance camera located across the street from the crash scene. Surveillance footage clearly showed the truck being driven erratically into the well-lit parking lot, hitting a number of vehicles. Footage also showed the driver exiting the smashed vehicle, locking it and then staggering away.

After watching the surveillance footage, the husband withdrew the claim and agreed to pay the damages for the other vehicles, resulting in a claims saving of more than $15,000 to MPI ratepayers.

No. 3: “Vehicle computer reveals” Thanks to a vehicle’s internal data recorder, MPI was able to save nearly $70,000 and two Winnipeg men eventually pleaded guilty in court to Filing a False Statement to MPI and were fined $3,000 each.

Both men opened collision claims, stating they got into a two-vehicle collision at a rural intersection. A female friend of one of the men explained to an MPI adjuster that she missed a stop sign, hitting another vehicle which was travelling in the intersection.

An investigation was launched due to inconsistencies in the drivers’ stories and damages to the vehicles. An MPI training and research technician did a data dump on one of the vehicle’s on-board computers. The data reported that the vehicle (a Honda) was stationary for five seconds prior to impact then accelerated and steered into the second vehicle (a Jaguar), with brakes being applied within the half second prior to impact.

The physical evidence supported the theory that the Jaguar was stationary at the time of being struck by the Honda. There was no evidence found to support the report that the Jaguar was in motion at the time of collision. In addition, there was no evidence confirming anyone was sitting in the Jaguar at the time of the collision.

After being presented with the findings of the on-board computer, the owner of the Honda admitted he had lied about the crash and, in fact, carried out the staged collision in a large storage yard. He admitted money was the motivating factor, explaining that his Honda was in poor condition.

No. 4: “Vehicle surfer” A man claimed he was an innocent victim of auto theft and suffered several injuries while trying to prevent it. He opened a bodily injury claim with MPI, which, if approved, he would have received income replacement payments.

The 34-year-old man told MPI he had hired a driver for his car and while out running errands, the windshield wipers were not working properly. The man said after he exited the vehicle to fix the wipers, his driver began to drive away. The vehicle owner said he managed to scramble on top of the trunk and during the frenzied drive was forced to smash in the back window to try and unsuccessfully gain entry. The vehicle eventually crashed, throwing the man onto the pavement, resulting in several injuries.

The man’s story quickly unravelled when a number of witnesses approached police at the crash scene and said they had seen a man standing on the top of the speeding vehicle.

They said the man was likely car surfing.

Based on the witness and police reports– the vehicle crashed into a parked vehicle.

MPI denied the claim, stating the man’s injuries were the result of his careless and wilful actions.

No. 5: “A pain in the neck” A woman opened a bodily injury claim after her vehicle rolled into a ditch after swerving while trying to avoid two deer which were on a rural Manitoba road. It was confirmed the woman sustained a number of injuries, including fractures within her neck region.

The woman claimed she suffered from severe headaches and debilitating neck pain, in addition to being physically unable to care for either herself or children. She was submitting invoices for childcare expenses, in addition to personal care and receiving income replacement payments.

Based on a call to the TIPS Line, MPI launched an extensive investigation into the woman’s actions. Over a period of two weeks, she was observed doing a number of activities– contrary to her statements that she was completely bedridden.

As a result of the investigation, the woman’s benefits were terminated, resulting in claims savings of $23,000.

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Pair of premier curling events coming to Carberry in 2021

Submitted Neepawa Banner & Press CurlManitoba has announced the 2021 Manitoba Junior and Senior curling championships will be played in Carberry. The double championships event will run over a two week period and feature four different Manitoba curling championships.

Tentative scheduling has the TELUS Junior Men’s and TELUS Junior Women’s championships being played Feb. 16 to 21, 2021, with the Strathcona Trust Senior Men’s and the Manitoba Senior Women’s championships taking place Feb. 23 to 27. The tournaments will be played in both the Carberry Curling Club and the Carberry Plains Community Centre.

An excellent opportunity “We were excited by the concept from the moment Carberry came to us with the proposal to host the Juniors and the Seniors in back to back weeks,” said CurlManitoba executive director

Craig Baker. “The Carberry Curling Club has a reputation as an innovator, [and] this is an excellent opportunity to assess the concept of hosting two events back to back in one venue.”

The dates represent a significant change of timing for the provincial junior championship events, which have traditionally been played together in early January. The change has been made possible by a change of policy which will see the Canadian junior championships played later in the spring, with the champion going on to the world championships during the following curling season.

Timing of the senior championship events, which are also played together, is unchanged from previous years.

Carberry Curling Club was one of the original seven clubs which formed the Manitoba Curling Association back in 1888, but until now, has never hosted an association championship event.

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Carberry Plains Community Centre into a curling arena and for providing championship ice for the duration of the double event.

An important experience Competing on arena ice in the championships is considered an important experience for the juniors, in particular for the eventual champions who might otherwise experience arena ice conditions for the first time when they reach the Canadian championships.

For the senior championships, playing on arena ice is not the usual experience, but both Van Kommer and Baker are confident it will be appreciated by the competitors. “Many of our senior competitors have played in the past in men’s or women’s championships in the arenas in other communities across the province. I know they’ll enjoy competing on arena ice again,” concluded Van Kommer.

Letter: ‘Shouldn’t move farther left just to get more votes’

Continued from Page 5 What we want is a government that respects all viewpoints. Not one that abrogates people’s rights because they aren’t “progressive” enough.

The right-of-centre party must firmly uphold the policy that government has a responsibility to protect our rights to hold and espouse those beliefs we hold dear (and it certainly shouldn’t move further left just to get more votes– that’s dishonest and counterproductive, like trying to hit an invisible target).

Make no mistake, when Mr. Devereux said that under Scheer it felt as though Conservatives had to “keep track of how many times you go to church,” he was guilty of stereotyping, the same mindset that led China to set up re-education camps. Too many Canadians have fallen for the absurd, illogical and dangerous tripe that socialists are selling in the MSM: that if we “progress” in our thinking (in other words, if we oppress those who disagree), we’ll all be one big happy family.

A nation’s success isn’t measured by how effectively it eliminates, threatens or incarcerates those with philosophical differences. It is measured by its diligent skills at compromise and diplomacy. Quality leaders are, or should be, held to this same standard. Sadly, a government that can declare segments of its populace “offensive” is already well on its way to becoming authoritarian.

Lenora Buffi Neepawa, MB

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Carberry Raiders down Wildcats

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Carberry to host two curling championships

By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press Curl Manitoba executive director, Craig Baker, has officially confirmed that Carberry Curling Club will host the Provincial Junior Men’s and Women’s curling championships Feb. 16-20, 2021, alongside the annual Carberry Men’s and Ladies’ Bonspiel, while the Senior Provincials will follow, Feb. 23-27.

Ron Van Kommer, committee chair for the super spiel and an honourary Curl Manitoba life member, said, “We are honoured by the trust Curl Manitoba has placed in us. We also appreciate the cooperation of the extended Carberry community as we will be dedicating the arena to

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curling for about 10 days during a traditionally very busy time.”

“To host four different championships in our first opportunity truly makes this a great occasion for our club and the community,” Van Kommer continued.

“I know we’ll have great support from curling fans in Carberry and the surrounding communities, as well as the local business community and the many local user groups.”

Some of the early preparations include a website, Curl Carberry, established

by Pam Robins. Committee chairpersons will be confirmed shortly. Hosting the provincial Scotties Tournament of Hearts in December 2021 is also still a possibility.

By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press • Carberry will host the 2020 Bantam Tournament of Champions, Jan. 9-12, with the following 10 participating teams – Neepawa, Portage, Brandon, Estevan, Waywayseecappo, Swan

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Killarney-Wawanesa Raiders defeated the GlenboroCarberry-Baldur (GCB) Wildcats 9-5 in Wawanesa in the annual Christmas Classic Friday, Dec. 20 at 12:30 pm. A capacity crowd with busloads of students from five high schools enjoyed the final Westman League game of 2019.

The Raiders trailed 3-2 after the first frame, but scored four unanswered second period markers. Kieran DeBacker tallied a hat trick and Keaton Cline sank a pair for the winners.

For the Wildcats, defenseman Brett Janssens scored twice and Ethan Bjarnason collected two assists. Singles came from the sticks of Bayley Creasy, Trey Sattler and Tyson Sholdice.

Nine of the 14 minor penalties were served by the Raiders.

Westman High School Hockey League Standings: North Team Dauphin Swan Valley Major Pratt McCreary Roblin

Valley, Elkhorn, Thompson, Killarney and Carberry. Tournament winner advances to the Brandon TOC. • Former Carberry NewsExpress editor for seven years, Kathy Rance, has accepted a position with the Brandon School Division

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• Sharni Schettler, Plumas Lions Club president, reports a great response to their fund for four surviving children of a tragic trailer fire near Plumas. The Dauphin Lions Club challenged all Manitoba Lions Clubs to match their donation.

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Schettler indicated that the funds would be disbursed to the family as needed.

• As of Jan. 1, Montreal’s popular horse-drawn carriage rides will be no more.

Owners and drivers went to court to try and get the cityimposed ban delayed after 16 months in the making.

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However, the judge ruled their request came too late.

In Austin, MB, Alex and Lynn Christison found the opposite, as they were besieged with folks wanting to enjoy their annual ride on the horse-drawn sleigh.

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Eden and Brookdale schools bring the holiday cheer

PHOTOS BY JOHN DRINKWATER

Above: Davin Piwniuk (Santa) and Hailey Dennis (Mrs. Claus) act out their roles in the Brookdale School Kindergarten to Grade 8 Christmas Concert, North Pole Musical, on Dec. 18. Below: The Grade 4 to 8 Brookdale School band played a selection of classic holiday carols under the direction of Kathie Roe, at a concert on Dec. 18.

Top right: JM Young School’s Grade 4 to 7 band performed “The Hanukkah Song” during the Eden school Christmas concert on Dec. 19. Right: Kindergarten to Grade 7 students from JM Young School in Eden perform “The Heart of Christmas“ during the North Pole Musical, on Dec. 19.

Sunset on the prairies

The New Canadian Curling Club

By Mark Crawford

“Every idiot knows you don’t talk when curling’s on TV.” –STUART JAN 7 Neepawa JAN 9 Thompson JAN 10 Snow Lake JAN 11 Flin Flon JAN 14 Steinbach JAN 15 Carman JAN 16 MacGregor JAN 17 Strathclair JAN 18 Virden JAN 20 Brandon JAN 21 Minnedosa JAN 22 Deloraine

After sweeping across the province on tour, The New Canadian Curling Club stops at the John Hirsch Mainstage, Feb 12 – Mar 7.

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This sunset was captured on Sunday, Dec. 29 from Highway 16 West, near Bay Hill Inns & Suites.

The Banner & Press wishes everyone a wonderful 2020!

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