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Charity barrel race going ahead virtually

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press An annual charity barrel race for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada is potentially taking place at 150 different venues this year. The It Takes Guts charity barrel race has found a way to go ahead with their seventh annual event, by getting entrants to race from their own property and send in a video of their run.

“We decided [to go virtual] because we had a lot of our prizes already picked and embroidered with the year... We thought about postponing until September, but even then we didn’t know for sure if it would be able to run,” explained Michelle Cathcart, one of the event organizers. “We wanted to give everybody something to work towards.”

Cathcart noted that there have been virtual races going on throughout the winter in the U.S. and in May, there were a few happening in Manitoba. “I knew someone who had competed in some of the virtual barrel races, so I reached out to her to get an idea of how it would work,” she explained.

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Country Meadows staff working to keep spirits up Spirit Parade planned for June 9, visitations starting Friday

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press The staff at Country Meadows Personal Care Home have been busy not only taking care of the physical needs of their residents, but also their emotional needs. Because the elderly are among the most vulnerable to contracting COVID-19, there have been strict rules and guidelines in place to help keep them safe, including prohibiting visitor access to personal care homes.

To combat the loneliness that can come with a lack of visitation, the Country Meadows staff have continued their programming and entertainment, but in a physically distanced manner.

“We are still having activities on a smaller scale for smaller group size,” noted Marsha Forgue, director of programming for Country Meadows. She added that the staff are busy planning a “Spirit Parade” for the residents to enjoy in a few weeks. “On Tuesday, June 9, starting at 7:00 pm, families, friends and community members can be in the parade to drive

by Country Meadows to lift spirits. Residents will be outside in the front, socially distanced of course, ready to watch and wave to the parade that is just for them,” Forgue explained. Entrants are encouraged to decorate their vehicles, have signs and shout a greeting to residents as they’re driving by, but stopping and exiting

vehicles is not allowed. “We are wanting to bring sunshine and hellos to residents but need this to be done in a social distancing, safe manner.”

Forgue added that there will be parade marshals on Veterans Way to direct traffic and explain how the route will go. If it’s raining on June 9, the parade will be rescheduled to the following week, June 16. Anyone wanting to know further details can contact Marsha Forgue at 204-476-7815.

“Please consider coming out and [showing] love to our residents through this event. The staff and residents at Country Meadows are looking forward to this event!” Forgue expressed.

Different ways of reaching out The community has been interacting with the residents in many other ways. Forgue noted that musicians have been coming to perform on the patio while the residents listen from indoors. “The volunteers who have come and performed on patios brighten the residents’ days and we at Country Meadows are very appreciative of their gestures,” she said.

Local students have also been writing letters to the residents, which the teachers email in for the staff at Country Meadows to print and give to the intended recipient. “A letter saying hello brings happiness to all,” Forgue stated.

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Local musicians Ron Nordstrom, Greg Fleck, Blair McLaughlin and Dave Zeke recently entertained Country Meadows residents during their lunch hour, playing from the patio for listeners to hear through the windows.

loved ones, the residents have turned to technology. “Country Meadows was blessed to receive two donations of iPads– one from Harris Pharmacy and one from Miles for Mental Health,” Forgue noted.

“Staff have been assisting to facilitate FaceTiming... [it’s] a great way for residents to connect with their loved ones,” she added.

Some family members have also been coming up with unique ways to connect with the residents they’re missing. “Family and friends have definitely made creative ways to be in contact with their loved ones here at Country Meadows,” expressed Forgue. “There have been beautiful decorations and signs placed outside of [residents’] suite windows, window visits where they look and talk to each other on telephone, f lowers brought to place outside windows, just to name a few.”

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Re c e n t l y, D aw s o n Jakubowski entertained the residents and staff by playing the bagpipes outside all the wings of the facility.

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Visitations to be allowed as of Friday The province announced last week that they will be allowing outdoor visitations, starting May 29, with certain limitations. Kendra Wark, care team manager at Country Meadows, explained via an emailed statement to the Banner & Press that the care home is

currently working on their visitation plans to start this Friday. “Country Meadows staff and residents are excited to have visiting hours open up,” she expressed.

“The visiting location will be taking place outside at the f ireside courtyard.”

Wark noted that Country Meadows has been contacting family members of

their residents to arrange visiting appointments since Monday, May 5 and the visiting hours have been set to accommodate different families’ schedules.

“Instructions and guidelines will be given to families prior to entering the facility that must be followed during their visiting hour.

Families will be encouraged to bring their own lawn chair and must maintain social distancing while they are visiting,” Wark explained, adding that there will be marks on the ground indicating where visitors can place their chair and arrows directing traffic flow for entering and leaving the facility.

“At Country Meadows, we believe that family and loved ones provide the best mental health for our residents. We are looking forward to seeing those familiar faces again that provide the team and residents support and love.”

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Area campgrounds Neepawa Tourism launches new survey Asking local businesses for their perspective on summer travel season opening as restrictions ease

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It’s that time of year now when people start to wonder about camping, about taking a break and enjoying the fresh, outdoor air and a change of scenery. With the ongoing pandemic, non-essential sites and businesses were closed. As restrictions change, however, the status of campgrounds is changing as well.

As of the “May long weekend”, with the earliest date being May 14, a total of three campgrounds are currently known to have opened in the Banner & Press coverage area.

These three are Molgat Park in Ste. Rose, the Minnedosa campground and the Erickson campground. Access to public washrooms and showers are not available at this time in Molgat Park and the Erickson campground. The Erickson campground’s public kitchenette is unavailable at this time as well. All campers are asked to comply with all health and safety measures as they are announced by the province.

“We’ve been working around the guidelines as they are announced and we’re doing all we can under the circumstances,” said Penny Chorneyko, Minnedosa campground manager. “We’ve put some restrictions on reservations as well, such as for anyone who is out of province. Once guidelines no longer ask that these people self-isolate for 14 days, we may reconsider.”

Chorneyko added, “Some sites are out of service as well, to keep ourselves operating within the guidelines and to maintain social distancing.”

Erickson open for seasonals, changes expected soon At this time, the Erickson Campground Committee (ECC) noted that while their sites are open, they are only allowing seasonal guests to return to their campers at this time. However, this is expected to change soon.

“We plan to open public for nightly, weekly stays by mid June as [we] need to have cleaning protocols in place,” said the ECC. The ECC added, “Everyone has been very understanding. [The guests] have all been informed of regulations via websites. There is signage posted [on site] with the websites and information, and the seasonal campers have always taken care of their own sites, so they will continue this year.”

In their closing statement, the ECC extended wellwishes for the summer, saying, “We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable summer!”

The Neepawa campground, located at Riverbend Park, has no official announcement for this week. However, reservations are being accepted and further details regarding its reopening are expected to be ironed out by the end of the week. Details on this reopening can be expected in a future edition of the Banner & Press.

If any additional campgrounds in the area would like to provide an update regarding their status, please contact Casper Wehrhahn via email at newsroom@neepawapress.com to arrange an interview.

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On Tuesday, May 26, Neepawa Tourism distributed a four question membership survey to all the local businesses and attractions currently partnering with them. Town of Neepawa economic development officer and Tourism board advisor Marilyn Crewe said the results will help to structure

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“It’s important to understand how the business community feels about the gradual reopening that is happening right now across the province.

There will be increased traff ic coming through [Neepawa] and we need to understand if our tourism based businesses are prepared for that,” stated Crewe. “We want to assist in increasing the business visits, but we want to make sure that our businesses are ready and are comfortable with doing that.”

The sur vey will ask Neepawa Tourism members their thoughts on how ready they are to serve

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local customers, regional customers and provincial tourists. Crewe said this is very likely going to be the summer of “staycations”, so Nee paw a Tou r i sm needs to be prepared and plan its efforts accordingly.

Neepawa Tourism has requested that all local businesses and attractions which have received the survey to take just a couple minutes to review it and

send back a reply. Crewe added that they want to know if businesses are ready, and if so, if they’ll ramp up their efforts.

The direct link to the short questionnaire has been sent to businesses associated with Neepawa Tourism in the initial email and the deadline to reply has been set as Friday, June 5.

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Rural is different and maybe better

recent study done by Totum Research for News Media Canada conf irms that a universally applied strategy will not result in universal access to a message. In smaller markets across the prairies, media habits are different, particularly when it comes to readership of newspapers. Printed community newspapers are read by almost 80 per cent of those who live in prairie communities under 100,000 residents. It appears that the transition from print to online has not happened in rural areas like it has in urban markets.

Building on a 2017 study, this new research thoroughly examines how the community a person lives in influences the types of news they follow, their trust in media, the impact of variable internet access, media preferences for specific types of media, as well as the media, most likely to inspire action across a number of different business sectors.

The study was conducted by random sample, with adults 18 and over living exclusively in communities of less than 100,000 population in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Northwest Territories/Nunavut.

Well, if you made it this far through all those confusing statements, it simply states that rural people read newspapers more than urban people do. That’s not a surprise, rural people knew that all along. Local readers know that and with good reason.

A local newspaper is based on local news, ads and columns that are of interest to local people. Now, there’s a bit of a problem with that idea and that is a local paper often can only afford a very limited number of staff. Many small town papers have one or two staff. They simply can’t know everything that is going on, be everywhere, run the office, sell the ads and lay out the paper. Publishers need help from their readers.

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Over the years, rural newspapers have had some help from outside sources, namely large, corporate ads (especially car companies) and government ads. As stated, or at least implied, in the rather wordy News Media Canada intro above, corporations and both the federal and provincial governments have been conned by the ad agencies to believe that the best way to reach people isn’t the local papers, but through Facebook or Google or some other internet-based outfit.

There are two really big problems with that approach. One is, while internet has its place, a lot of people don’t use it much. Some not at all. Some rural areas don’t even have good internet service. The second problem is Canadian corporations, along with the federal and provincial governments, are sending all those internet ad dollars to the United States, never to be seen again. Canadian corporations want us to buy Canadian, but have turned their back on local media. A classic case is Canadian car companies. When they left the newspaper market about three years ago, their sales dropped. Funny thing, isn’t it?

It’s worse with the federal and provincial governments. They implore us

to invest local, buy local and yet, they spend the majority of their ad dollars out of country. The hypocrisy should be noted.

Eight Manitoba papers have closed permanently in the past five months.

Four more have closed temporarily.

They may open again, they may not.

All 12 are, or were, owned by large corporations.

Rural newspapers are left with this: we can’t depend on large corporations.

We can’t count on senior governments buying ads. We can depend on our local advertisers and local governments and are thankful for them.

Local, and rural, have always been dependable concepts. We live in great communities. We have always known, smaller is better. Maybe, just maybe, the people living in larger centres, who make decisions for all us rural people, will realize that smaller can thrive if given half a chance. It is perhaps a harsh observation, but maybe the health devastation rendered by COVID-19 in the larger centres will drive the point home that local, smaller, and perhaps rural, has its strengths. Corporations and senior governments need to recognize that possibility.

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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irdhouses interest me. Hand made ones, especially.

There are three in my back yard to which I am emotionally bonded. The one was created by my sister and her husband; it is flat mounted, painted a soft green with a mountain scene, large enough for a robin– if they liked enclosed homes– or a sparrow. Another one is well past its shelf life, HOMEBODIES but I can not discard it ; lo ok s like a rustic cabin with stonework Rita Friesen out front, is home to a sparrow and was a thank-you gift from my extended family for a holiday we shared in the mountains.

The third one is a rescue from my aunt and uncle’s farm. My uncle had passed away and after several years of living alone on the farm, my aunt decided to have an auction sale and move into a town. Meeting with her in her home the day of the sale, I asked if I could have one of her birdhouses. Aunt Tillie, one of my 11 aunts on my mother’s side, was my safe haven. Her knowledge of flora and fauna was matchless. Her gardens were spectacular and her yard was filled with birds and flowers. My request surprised her and my choice of avian accommodation surprised her even more. The birdhouse was built by, I assume, my aunt– but it could have been her husband or one of her sons– and is shaped like a farm shed, right down to a sliding door in the front to make cleaning the home easy.

It was this last house that got me started working in the back yard. The plan had always been to have the faded red shed sit in the crook of the apple tree. There was a stump in the crook. This week, I sawed that off and my job was less than an A. Somehow sawing with a C saw, with my arms above shoulder height, marred my attempt for a straight cut. Undeterred, out came the side grinder.

Oh, I know what it is made for and I also know that one improvises as necessary! End result– the heirloom is exactly where I dreamt it would be.

The other task I accomplished this week was much less glamorous, or enjoyable. I relocated my compost bin.

And you know you can’t move a full one… I had garnered several five gallon pails of compost earlier this month and was frustrated at how much I could not dislodge and how awkward it was to work in that location. My gardens have grown, there are now two raised beds and a few more tubs and the bin had been at the end of the first one. I wanted it centered between the two, facing south. And so I emptied the contents into a wheel barrow, heaved the black beast onto the prepared locations, refilled the bin and then cleaned up a whole wheel barrow of wondrous compost. Hard work, but so rewarding.

It is easy to sit in my back yard. The water feature gurgles away, the birds sing and the apple tree is about to burst into bloom. Promises and memories.

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s I wrote a couple of weeks ago, crisis times often bring out the worst in some people; and once again, some things I’ve read online have proven this to be true.

Coping with any crisis isn’t easy. But in the case of COVID-19, coping has been made more difficult by the fact that the rules keep changing. Actions that are permitted today may be illegal tomorrow. As the crisis evolves, the rules evolve with it and adapting to the ever changing rules will be harder for some than it will be for others.

There’s a lot about this crisis that we can’t control.

The public health orders apply to us all. Restrictions on travel, limited social interaction, lineups at grocery stores and empty shelves are common across Canada. And we will be living with these restrictions until this virus is contained and we can resume normal activities again.

What we can control is our response to the conditions COVID-19 has imposed on us. We have two

FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein choices. We can rant, rave and complain about everything and everyone; or we can look for the good that is coming out of this crisis, celebrate it ourselves and publicize it when we can.

Here’s how you can help make this happen.

First, get your information from a reliable source.

Every day, our federal and provincial governments publish COVID-19 updates. These updates are presented in a format that is easy to read, understand and interpret. The provincial update includes any changes made to the public health orders in the previous 24 hours. I make daily use of these updates and find them to be very reliable and informative.

Second, understand and follow the public health orders. They are not to

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he month of May is finished. Maybe some of you have lost a loved one and could not be with them in the last hour of living during this pandemic. Others might

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have been looking forward to a special celebration, like a graduation or a wedding or a special reunion. I also think of those people who work on the front lines to look after those who are sick,

be trifled with. They are put in place for everyone’s protection. They are based on solid scientific data, are consistent with what is happening in other provinces and are reviewed on a regular basis (in Manitoba, every two weeks). True, they are restrictive, but they still allow us to get out for exercise, shop for necessary supplies and access essential services.

Third, take responsibility for your own actions. You are the only one who can control what you do and as the sign outside one Neepawa home reads: “What you do matters.” The same applies to me and everyone else who reads this column.

Fourth, treat others with respect, especially in social media posts or public statements. If you see people out and about in the communsometimes sick to death.

They are tired and sometimes very discouraged.

I do not mind being at home and use my time to do some of the things that go by the wayside at other times. Every morning, I do my devotion and spend time in prayer for my family and friends. Before I know it, lunchtime has arrived.

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ity, give them the benefit of the doubt. You and I don’t know the challenges others are facing. We should never assume that we do.

Expletive-laden rants and raves cause more problems than they solve. Before long, people will stop listening– not just to them but to all of the statements that are designed to promote public health and safety, even those from government.

Finally, if you need to talk to someone about how you’re feeling, talk to God. Go to a quiet place somewhere, breathe deeply, close your eyes and tell him about the hurts, pain, anger and frustration that you feel.

He won’t tell you that you shouldn’t feel that way and he won’t be upset at how you express yourself– he’s heard it all before.

Instead, he will tell you he’s glad you came to chat and he will give you the same gift he gives all who come to him in faith– a deep inner peace that will carry you through this crisis and through all the days that will follow it.

time has been calling my friends here in the 55+ village where I live. We have gotten to know each other better. There are many ways we can show our love and care for each other without having to leave the house.

In John 15:17, Jesus tells us: “These things I command you, that ye love one another.” May our joy be full today.

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Response to gun law columns

The articles on gun control from Mazier and [Micah] Waddell [dated May 8] require a response. May I have space? First, there is controversy as to what is an assault rifle. Some claim only a fully automatic, such as the M16 military rifle, qualifies. Others say non-military, such as the AR15, are assault rifles. I will refer to them by their number designations, with AR15 including the approximately 500 other copycat manufacturers.

The M16 fires continuously, as long as the trigger is depressed, up to 800 rounds per minute. The AR15 fires one round for each pull of the trigger and is rated for 45 aimed rounds per minute. Without aiming, it can handle 200 to 400 rounds per minute.

Most big game rifles are .270 to .300 calibre, firing bullets that weigh from 120 to 215 grains. The AR15 fires .223 calibre bullets that weigh from 40 to 80 grains.

Compare with the rimfire .22 rabbit gun bullets, which weigh 30 to 60 grains.

I hunted deer and small game for over 50 years. To stop a deer in its tracks, use bullets of 180 or 215 grain weight. However, if you really enjoy tracking wounded deer for miles, use 120 grain. The difference in knock down punch is almost unbelievable. I cannot imagine hunting big game with 80 grain bullets. Maybe that’s the reason for 45 rounds per minute.

There is a valid reason for such tiny bullets for military use. If you kill an enemy soldier, you take one man out of action. If you wound him, you tie down several soldiers, doctors and nurses to look after him. I disagree with Mr. Trudeau here. The AR15 and M16 are designed to wound, not to kill, as many people as possible, as quickly as possible. Before Vietnam, the military gave up the deadly 30 calibre in favour of wounding.

In my hunting years, I quickly discovered that one almost never kills a deer with a third or subsequent shot.

To avoid wasting expensive ammo, I loaded only two rounds. Quite simply, if you fire more than two shots, you are just filling the air with lead, hoping a deer will run into it.

Sixty million bison and 40 million antelope were almost annihilated with single shot muzzle loaders. Why on earth do we now need a submachine gun to shoot a coyote or skunk? I farmed for 45 years, raising sheep and poultry, both very susceptible to predators. I cannot recall a single incident when the ability to fire 40 rounds a minute would have been any advantage. By the way, the worst predator by far is neighbourhood dogs, including your own.

Moving on to the “law abiding citizens” argument.

The shooter who took a submachine gun to the Institute Polytecnique was a law abiding citizen until he sprayed the school with bullets, killing 14 women. Mr. Bissonnette was a law abiding citizen until he took his fully legal AR15 to the church and pumped out 60 rounds at point blank range, killing six. The Texas music festival shooter broke no laws as he accumulated 1,500 rounds of ammo and enough mags to hold them. He was a law abiding citizen until he sprayed those 1,500 rounds into the crowd at close range, killing over 50. The common thread: They were lousy marksmen, making up for that with sheer firepower. And they were all law abiding citizens. Until they snapped. A terrifying sight three weeks ago. A protest rally at the Minnesota Legislature asking for an end to the coronavirus lockdown. And many of the protesters carried submachine guns and extra magazines.

And not one of them was disobeying any law. What the hell has our society become?

In conclusion, to any hunter who thinks he needs 45 rounds a minute to kill a deer or a skunk, stay the hell away from my place! And to Mr. Mazier, polls show that 82 per cent of Canadians are opposed to military style weapons in civilian hands. Assuming that you follow Conservative mathematics rules, you are probably not aware that 82 per cent is a majority. But it is. In a democracy, the majority rules. Do you believe in democracy, Mr Mazier?

Leonard Paramor Arden, MB

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Start of the wheat industry

In 1874 and 1875, after the grasshoppers ate all of the crops of the Red River settlement, several men were sent to Wisconsin (three months of snowshoeing to get there) to buy wheat for seed. The new variety, “Red Fife”, was a strain of hard spring wheat developed with careful selection by farmer David Fife, of Ontario. Until then, the settlers had only used unnamed varieties of seed. Fife had a shorter growing season and with Mother Nature’s cooperation that year, the crop was plentiful beyond the needs of the settlement. That year, Ontario had a crop failure. The Steele Briggs Co. of Toronto came and purchased the excess wheat, a whopping 857 bushels of Red Fife. That was the beginning of the wheat industry in the west. Known for being a fine baking wheat, it set Canadian wheat standards for many years. A larger shipment of 10,000 bushels of wheat were shipped to eastern Canada in 1883 and 1884, while 1,000 bushels were sent to Europe. With the railroad coming through in 1885, the east saw a shipment of 11 million bushels in 1886. Red Fife had now replaced the fur industry and would play a large role in settling the prairies before 1900. Wheat remained the number one exported agricultural product of Manitoba for many years.

In 1886, the first Dominion Experimental Farm site in western Canada was built at Brandon. In 1892 in Brandon, Canadian agronomist, Charles Saunders, used Red Fife crossed with Hard Red Calcutta wheat to produce the offspring “Marquis”. It ripened earlier than Red Fife, produced high yields and made excellent breads. By 1909, enough seed was produced to distribute to any farmer wanting to give it a try. It soon became the dominant grain grown on the prairies, however Marquis was highly susceptible to stem rust and crops suffered great yield losses during the “rust years”. In 1935, a wheat variety called “Thatcher” was developed. It was very similar to Marquis, but had greater fungal resistance and matured even earlier. Again, many farmers were converted to the new variety, but diseases continued to be a big issue. In 1953, a new variety of stem rust resistance wheat called “Selkirk” was released. It was followed in 1965 by Manitou, which was more rust resistant. Developed in Winnipeg in 1969, Neepawa was a winner with its high yield, high protein and strong disease resistance. Neepawa made history in 1980, when it was declared that it had replaced Marquis as the new standard against which all other wheats would be measured. This is a quick study of a few of the wheat varieties developed for the prairies and research is still ongoing for better overall yield performance and disease resistance. Today, names like AAC Brandon, AAC Elie, AAC Viewfield, Carberry and Cardale are just a few of the varieties planted in Manitoba. In 2019, farmers in Manitoba reported that the total wheat planting was 3.2 million acres.

An average acre of Manitoba farmland can grow enough wheat every year to make 1,650 loaves of bread. One bushel of wheat yields roughly 27 kilograms (60 lbs.) of whole wheat flour or 19 kilograms (42 lbs.) of white flour, enough for around 73 loaves of bread or 210 servings of spaghetti.

It is believed the first bread bakers did not use any rising ingredients and accidently chanced upon the cultures in the first “sour doughs”. Part of the dough or starters would be saved and fed to leaven later batches. It was Louis Pasteur, in 1859, who first discovered how yeast works. Nine years after Pasteur’s discovery, Fleischmann’s Yeast was founded and the modern baking era was born. The first settlers in Manitoba would have made their yeast starter from potatoes and hops. Care had to be taken of the starter to be kept fed, at the proper temperature and not run out. Doughs were made by a sponge method that required two mixings and three risings and took all day or overnight. Today’s recipe is a “cheating kind” that uses yeast to start your sour dough.

Sourdough starter 2 cups flour 1 Tbsp. instant yeast 2 cups warm water or potato water 1/3 cup sugar Combine all the ingredients and place in a large, glass jar. Let stand at room temperature for 24-48 hours, until it is bubbly. For each cup of starter you use, you must add one cup of water, one cup of flour and one tablespoon sugar to replenish the starter before covering and placing into the fridge.

Sourdough biscuits 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 tsp. salt 1 cup white flour 1/2 cup butter 2 tsp. baking powder 2 cups starter 1 tsp. baking soda In a bowl, stir the flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt together. Cut in the butter as you would do for regular biscuits. Stir in the starter until mixed. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and pat or gently roll to one inch thick. Cut out with a 2-3 inch round cutter. Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet and bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes. Watch carefully, so as not to burn them.

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Central School memories Students moving to new addition

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Miss Smith's split Grade 3/4 class of 1953. Back row: Barry Hunter, Garth King, Marvin Bent, John Verhoeven, Lawrence Sprott, John Westfal, David Murray, Don Slashinsky, Frank Pasquill, Michael Jones. Centre row: Norma Lindsay, Evelyn Warriner, Norene Peeler, Terry Lukin, Pearl McCallum, Lyle White, Jackie Davis, Judy Mills, Sylvia Rainkie, Helen Burnett, Diane Sumner. Front row: Eddy Fearns, Dennis Dunsmore, Bob Birnie, Grant Hall, Richard Sparling, John Nice, Allen Williamson.

By Rick Sparling Neepawa Banner & Press Excerpt from Neepawa Press archives, December 1953.

Workmen are putting the finishing touches on the main floor of the new school structure and it is likely that

by Dec. 12, the exodus of all pupils, from the old Central school to the modern West Park School addition, will have been completed.

The entire second floor

of the new building is now occupied. The six classrooms on this f loor are now in use. In addition to the four classes mentioned in a previous issue of the Neepawa Press, the Gade 4 class, taught by Miss Shearer, and the Grade 3 and 4 class, taught by Miss H. Smith, have recently occupied rooms in the new building.

The school grounds, too, have been considerably

improved and a bulldozer has been used to level off the piles of earth on the north side of the building.

The large concrete block left over from the old sash and door factory was neatly buried in the ground and now is no longer in evidence.

The old stable on the northwest side of the property was removed this fall and the ground levelled for a larger playground.

watertight enclosure that is pumped dry to permit construction and repair work to be done below the waterline.

Once the cofferdams are in place, the repairs will consist of the full removal and replacement of the concrete in the area, along with upgrades to the drainage pipes. Each drain line will then be connected to a

new manhole on the outside of the spillway. Additionally, repairs to longitudinal joints within the concrete will also be done.

The Lake Irwin Dam Spillway was built in 1959 by the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Agency as a municipal water supply for the Town of Neepawa.

Repairs to Lake Irwin Dam Spillway moving ahead

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press Major repairs on the Lake Irwin Spillway in Neepawa now have an expectant start date. The project, which will fix the natural wear and tear that the structure has been dealing with for the past few years, is expected to begin on July 2 and conclude on Nov. 30.

In order to repair the dam, the water level of the lake must be lowered by about two feet, to allow for the installation of what are known as cofferdams. A cofferdam is a temporary

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New funding to help with COVID-19 recovery Over $327,000 being distributed to 17 Agassiz projects

By Eoin Devereux

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Several local groups are benefiting from the province’s latest efforts to restart the economy. On Friday, May 22, the Manitoba government announced that $10 million in grants was being distributed to 344 different community development projects. This amount included $327,432 to be split between 17 projects within the Agassiz constituency.

In a media release unveiling the details, Agassiz MLA Eileen Clarke welcomed this increase in funding, stating that it would help many local organizations in their COVID-19 recovery.

“This funding will be a great boost to our communities and organizations,” said Clarke. “Strength in communities means strength in our province as we face the challenges presented by COVID-19.”

Yellowhead Arena One of the beneficiaries from this announcement was the Neepawa & District Centennial Project, who had requested support for some upgrades to the upstairs washroom at the Yellowhead Arena. That request ended up receiving $20,862.

Project rep/Yellowhead director of operations Chris Turner said that this is the type of support needed to keep the facility not only operational, but continuing to improve.

“We definitely appreciate this money and what it will allow us to do, in terms of improving the Yellowhead Centre,” Turner stated.

“With a facility like this, which is operated by a volunteer board, you sometimes have to count on grants to get significant upgrades done.

This [grant] is going to be a tremendous help for moving those upgrades forward to

the facility.”

No timeline for the work to begin is being made public at this time, though the improvements are expected to be in place before the winter.

Kelwood Skating Rink Another local project getting grant support is the Kelwood Skating Rink, which will receive $75,000. The new Kelwood Skating Rink was built in 2018, to replace the old rink, whose roof had collapsed the previous year.

The majority of the money for that construction was raised through local fundraising efforts and donations.

List of grants The complete list of projects within the Agassiz Constituency that received a grant are as follows: •Carberry 4-H Beef Club (Upgrades/improvements to existing 4-H) $21,000;

Arden Curling Club earns $10,000 for Brandon NICU Wins Spirit of Sandra Club Challenge in Manitoba

By Kira Paterson

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The Arden Curling Club recently made a big impact for the smallest hospital patients. Earlier this month, the club earned a $10,000 donation for the Brandon hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) through the Sandra Schmirler Foundation.

The club participated in the Spirit of Sandra Club Challenge, raising money for the Sandra Schmirler Foundation, which supports NICUs in hospitals throughout Canada. The Spirit of Sandra campaign was put out to curling clubs across Canada, challenging them to raise money for the Sandra Schmirler Foundation to earn entries in a provincial draw for $10,000 to be donated to their local NICU. Terry Buechler, member of the Arden Curling Club board, explained that the club collected donations

from members at the Arden bonspiel in February. The club ended up raising $300 just from that day and they sent in the donation to the Sandra Schmirler Foundation to enter into the club challenge.

In late April, Buechler said they got a call from the foundation, telling them they had raised the most in Manitoba and if their total wasn’t surpassed by the end of the month, they’d win the Manitoba challenge. The Arden club’s lead held up, so they won the $10,000 officially in mid-May. “It was a surprise, really,” Buechler expressed.

Because Neepawa’s hospital doesn’t have a NICU, the club decided to donate the money to the closest unit, at Brandon Regional Health Centre (BRHC). “I’ve gotten calls from curling club members, saying [a family member or friend] was in the NICU in Brandon,” Buechler noted, adding that

the donation will make an impact for families in the Arden area.

As part of the $10,000 donation, representatives of the Arden Curling Club were meant to be involved in a cheque presentation when the donation was made.

However, due to COVID-19 and hospital visitor restrictions, the donation was made and a presentation will take place later in the fall.

Buechler added that once the BRHC decides what to use the $10,000 on, they will let the curling club know.

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Looking Back

MAY 29, 2020

1990: Guinn Bros. first in western Canada for custom memorials

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

110 years ago, Tuesday, May 31, 1910 It is expected that the oil drill at [Riding Mountain] will be started shortly.

100 years ago, Friday, May 28, 1920 Canada is harbouring so many imbeciles that the government has taken action to prevent a further influx.

90 years ago, Friday, May 30, 1930 The proposal for an agricultural representative in the [Rosedale] district was rejected.

80 years ago, Friday, May 31, 1940 Adrien Arcand, leader of the Canadian Fascist party, of others, have been ordered arrested.

Note: According to the the Museum of Jewish Montreal (MJM), Adrien Arcand was the undisputed leader of the fascist movement in Quebec. He was an ardent antisemite, referred to himself as the “Canadian fuhrer” and used his day job as a journalist in Montreal to establish a series of weekly newspapers, which began publishing in 1929. The MJM states that, though recent research shows the papers had a relatively small readership, the ideals expressed contributed to an already unwelcome atmosphere for Jewish people in Quebec. It got worse after enactment of the David Law in 1930, which would allow the development of a Jewish school system in Quebec.

Arcand’s conservative newspapers turned to explicit fascism, views which he had already personally believed.

What’s worse, as can be gathered from the above entry, he was also involved in politics, forming a party in 1934. It would not be the last. Though Arcand was finally, thankfully, arrested in May of 1940 under the Defence of Canada Regulations, and the National Unity Party banned (of which Arcand also was involved with), he was released at the end of World War II in 1945. This nazi again took to the political scene and attempted to get his party into the federal scene. In 1949 and 1953 runnings of two different ridings, he came in second place both times.

At a banquet in 1965 celebrating the 20th anniversary of Arcand’s release, 650 supporters gathered to listen to him give a

fascist speech, which lasted 80 minutes. He never relinquished his antisemitic views.

Ger many is exper iment ing w ith a grasshopper which devours all kinds of grains, etc., which would be dropped on Britain in an effort to starve the people.

70 years ago, Thursday, May 18, 1950 The Portage la Prairie and District General Emergency Fund on Tuesday reached a total of nearly $1,400, as nearly 3,000 evacuees are being housed in the city and a large number of towns in the surrounding area.

60 years ago, Tuesday, May 31, 1960 Coin collector Russell Woodard has come up with an identification of an old coin found recently on the farm of Mrs. Daisy Stewart of Arden. He said that the following is based on the description of the coin contained in a Press news report of ten days ago and information obtained from Charleton’s coin catalogue: “The coin Mrs. Daisy Stewart enquired about is a Bank of Upper Canada penny.

After the burning of the Parliament Buildings at Montreal during the riots of 1849, the capital was transferred to Toronto, and the Bank of Upper Canada was given the right to coin copper. Pennies and halfpennies were coined in 1850, 1852, 1854 and 1857, and were known as the St. George Tokens.

They were very plentiful, and when the bank failed in 1867, eleven tons of these tokens were found in the vaults. They were sold as bullion and supposedly melted down, but the number of uncirculated specimens in the hands of collectors indicates that many escaped the melting pot.

One of these pennies in uncirculated condition can be bought for $3.00. Mrs. Stewart’s penny would be classified as a ‘filler’ and would have no value in the condition described.”

50 years ago, Thursday, May 28, 1970 Two strong factors were working against the success of the Blood Donors Clinic Tuesday, May 26, but a lot

of hard working people were working for it, and despite the odds, 320 people came out to give “the gift of life.”

The villains of the cause were the weather, which encouraged people to stay away in droves, and the fact that many of the students, who are generally reliable in their support of the clinic, had received booster shots and were unable to donate.

40 years ago, Thursday, May 29, 1980 Lake Irwin has a flag again! Cottage owner Lawrence Goodwin set the wheels in motion; Langford RM secretary, Mrs. Dorothy Brown, made the arrangements; Charlie Jones, waterworks employee and Norman Ward, chairman of the Lake Irwin park committee, joined Mr. Goodwin to paint the flagpole beside the cenotaph, put on a new cable and raise the flag. It’s the first time the flag has flown over the lake in several years.

30 years ago, Tuesday, May 29, 1990 With the introduction of modern technology, the business world is undergoing profound changes. Many have changed drastically since their origin; the memorial industry is one such business. With the int roduct ion of h ighcapacity computerized equipment at Guinn Bros.

Marble and Granite Works customers are able to see their memorial exactly as it will look before it is carved in stone.

“Our computer system allows us to produce more personalized and better looking memorials,” says Lee Myrah, owner of the Neepawa business.

My r a h is t he on ly memorialist in western Canada using this elaborate system. It is designed especially for the monument industry and is comprised of a computer keyboard, monitor, plotter and stencil cutter. The plotter is an out-put device for producing memorial renderings trueto-scale.

20 years ago, Monday, May 29, 2000 The Titanic International Societ y held its 10t h anniversary convention in Montreal last month, marking the first time the

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Lee Myrah (pictured) was the only memorialist in western Canada using unique software systems to design personalized memorials in 1990.

event was held outside the United States.

Attending the convention, which commemorates the sinking of the great ship Titanic, were 108 registered members and guests.

The convention opened on Friday, Apr. 28, with a special presentation entitled Jour ney to Obliv ion– The Empress of Ireland Remembered…

On Saturday, Cecil Pittman, of Neepawa, made a slide presentation featuring the Lewis Hickman story.

Hickman is the only victim of the Titanic disaster buried in western Canada.

Initially mis-identified as his brother Leonard due to an Independent Order of Foresters membership card found in his coat pocket, Hickman is buried

in Neepawa’s Riverside Cemetery.

Also included in the presentation was the story of Thomas Caffrey, a former Union Bank of Canada manager in Neepawa from 1891 to 1897.

He was also a victim of the Titanic disaster and is buried in the Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery in Montreal.

Un-named no more!... mostly

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Thanks to an enthusiastic group of friends, the Banner & Press now has numerous names to put to these faces that first appeared in the May 15 edition of Looking Back. If any readers know the names of the 11 remaining students pictured here, or have a correction for any of the new names, or spelling corrections, please send them to newsroom@neepawapres.com or call the Banner & Press office at 204-476-3401. This photo is dated to the year 1980, and depicts 35 students that participated in the Kinsmen Garbathon.

Pictured left to right, back row: Starting at the fifth person are Bill Elliot and Diane Cottingham. Third row: Pictured first is Angela Tremaine, third is Norma Kasprick with Tara Turner, Jodie Hill, Laurie Hill, Carrie Brown and Sharon Byram following. Second row: Corinne Schmall, Jolene Long, Karin McGillivray, Audra Hollier, Deanna Pierce, Mandy Sumner, Annette Pedersen and Rob Taylor. First row: Fourth in the row is Carol Iverson, Richard Beaumont is the fifth and Barry Pierce is eighth.

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MAY 29, 2020

Taking a look at The Lily Nook

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Top left: Nigel (left) and Mimi Strohman (right) are pictured promoting their 25th anniversary lily bulb pack.

This year marks 25 years of Nigel’s ownership of The Lily Nook.

Left: A collection of lily plants and merchandise were featured at The Lily Nook greenhouse on May 11.

Above: Mimi Strohman (closest) and Michele Pakulak inspect plants at The Lily Nook on May 11.

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Community foundations to dole out emergency support

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press Some Westman area community foundations have received a large sum to help them support their communities’ needs related to COVID-19. The Beautiful Plains (BPCF), Big Grass (BGCF) and Carberry Area (CACF) community foundations each have access to $40,000 in funding through the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF), supplied by the federal government via the Community Foundations of Canada (CFC), United Way Centraide Canada and the Canadian Red Cross.

The ECSF was first announced by the federal government on April 21 as a way to help communities support programs and organizations which are helping vulnerable populations during COVID-19. These three local foundations started accepting applications and contacting eligible programs and organizations as of May 19.

“The [BPCF] board has been quickly making decisions as the information for the funding has been released,” noted Brenda Kryschuk, executive director for BPCF, which serves Neepawa and the surrounding municipalities of Rosedale and Glenella-Lansdowne and the Langford area.

“BPCF has no idea how many applications to expect, but have already received an inquiry regarding the funding,” she added. “It is always the hope that the funds will be distributed to have the greatest impact to the BPCF community.”

Robin Richardson, board chair of the BGCF, explained that they have been calling some of the organizations in the Big Grass area, which covers Gladstone, Plumas, Westbourne and Langruth-Lakeview areas.

“We will likely be supporting the local food cupboard and some of the seniors centres,” he noted. “We expect those will be the biggest areas of need.”

BGCF board members have already contacted the Gladstone Area Senior Support Program and Plumas Senior Support Program to see what their needs are.

However, Richardson noted that there may be other organizations which f it the criteria that the BGCF board hadn’t thought of.

“We’re open to other applications in our area,” he

Glenn Howe celebrates 40 years at Neepawa Tire Ltd.

added. “Our board is very By Casper Wehrhahn positive about receiving the Neepawa Banner & Press opportunity to supply this funding for our community...

A local resident is markWe’re optimistic that this ing a special occasion this will make a difference in the month. Glenn Howe, an community,” he expressed. employee at Neepawa CACF serves the Car- Tire Ltd., is celebrating 40 berry, North Cypress and years of working with the South Cypress areas. Brianna Renwich, executive shop. Neil Gillies, owner director for CACF, stated, of Neepawa Tire, noted “Without having an emer- that while Howe origingency response fund of our ally started elsewhere, he’s own, it means so much to been with the business for CACF to be able to take almost as long as it’s been part in such an important in the Gillies family. initiative with community “I’ve always liked cars foundations across Canada. and trucks,” Howe said, Being able to support local reflecting on his experinon-profits and registered ence. charities in need during this Howe started at Roblin unprecedented time and Tire as a teenager, then have an immediate positive went on to work for Art’s PHOTO BY CASPER WEHRHAHN impact on our community is so important.” She noted Tire in Brandon. The Glenn Howe, employee at Neepawa Tire Ltd. for 40 years, was presented with that they really don’t know question of what sparked a commemorative plaque for his years of service on May 26. Pictured, from left, how many applications to ex- Howe’s move to Neepawa Darlene Gillies, Glenn Howe and Neil Gillies. pect from the Carberry area can be answered with a community and depending touch of history. In De- front-end mechanic work- ing. “You name it, he can an older brother to me,” on how big the requests are, cember of 1979, Gillies’ ing in alignments, brakes, do it,” said Gillies.

Gillies revealed. “It’s hard they hope to be able to sup- dad, Warren, and Garth suspension and tires. For But for Gillies, Howe is to describe Glenn in just a port lots of projects with the Lockerby purchased Nee- this, Neepawa Tire sent more than an employee or few words, but if I had to $40,000. “We sure hope all pawa Tire. Come the him to train in St. Louis co-worker. “He’s part of our choose, I’d say hard workorganizations in need will spring, the shop was buzz- in 1981. Howe also checks family, for sure. I was nine ing, dedicated and loyal.” reach out... Our foundations ing with business and extra inventory, sales and bank- when he started, so he’s like will each be able to review and evaluate all applications staff was needed.

“My dad asked Garth if submitted in our area and approve projects on a local he knew of someone that level, provided they fit the they could employ,” Neil criteria which is outlined Gillies relayed. “Garth nationally,” Renwich added. said, ‘How about Glenn Because of the specific Howe? He might be the nature of the ECSF, there are right guy.’ Sure enough, he certain criteria an organiza- was and we have enjoyed tion or program must meet to him ever since.” be eligible for a grant from Howe added, “We’ve this fund. “The criteria has had some fun times over been established by those managing the fund, the the years, and I’m workCFC, Canadian Red Cross ing hard.” and United Way Centraide,” Started in 1980 explained Kryschuk.

Howe officially started To be eligible, a proBeautiful Plains Community Foundation, ject must clearly address a work at Neepawa Tire on Big Grass Community Foundation and pressing social inclusion or May 23, 1980. Shortly well-being need caused by after he moved to town, he Carberry and Area Community Foundation COVID-19; serve one or married his wife, Sharon, are accepting grant applications for the more vulnerable groups; and and the couple have raised Emergency Community Support Fund. be carried out before March their two sons Christopher 31, 2021. Vulnerable groups and Michael here.

Each Community Foundation has $40,000 to distribute include youth and elderly; Over the 40 years Howe essential workers; those to eligible non-profit organizations supporting those needing specific care or sup- has been with Neepawa vulnerable persons affected by Covid-19. port, such as individuals with Tire, Neil noted that disabilities or low-income Howe’s done it all. Howe For more information contact: families; and marginalized works pr imar i ly as a communities.

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Neepawa Community Ministries Centre glad to be back Thrift store reopens on Monday, May 25 with new rules in place

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press The COVID-19 quarantine has created several notable challenges for the Neepawa Community Ministries Centre. Manager and community services representative Amanda Naughton-Gale said that due to the lockdown, operation of the thrift store and food bank, located at 325 Mountain Avenue, has been put through a lot of uncertainty.

“Basically, when we were given the notice that we had to shut our thrift store operations down, we, like everyone else, were thrown into the unknown. When would we be able to come back and serve the public in that way?” stated NaughtonGale. “And [as well], that is one of our main sources of income as well. So, it has been a little nerve racking.

We ended up having to lay off all of our thrift store staff, so basically, I was the only one here running the food bank operations,” A challenge to maintain connections The loss of staff also forced a dramatic change to the interaction process with clients of the food bank. Under normal circumstances, a shopping style service was in place, but since the lockdown, it has shifted to pre-packed hampers in order to keep physical distancing. Naughton-Gale indicated that this was simply another challenge that had to be faced as best they could.

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keep those conmuch busier in the nections with our coming months clients and ensure as well. So we’re that they are dohopeful that the ing okay. That amount that we they are getting have will get us the resources that through that perthey need as well, iod of time.” because that is a lot of what hapA return pens in an apto work pointment as well, At the start of how are things goMay, thrift store ing? How can we employees were help? How can we able to return to point you in the work, in order to right direction for prepare the store resources? Those for its reopening, PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX kinds of conversawhich occurred on tions, they’re not Amanda Naughton-Gale stands next to one of the new sanitizing stations Monday, May 25. as easy to bring that are now in place at the Neepawa Community Ministries Thrift Store. Naughton-Gale up when you’re noted that customover the phone and it’s a community has just stepped grant was for $10,000 and ers will need to get used to bit of a quick conversation. up and has thought about we needed to use it [as soon a slightly altered shopping We’re meeting immediate us. We closed the doors as possible]. We purchase a experience. needs right now, but hope- and, really, we don’t re- large amount of food from “There are now hand fully clients still know that ceive donations at this our local grocers to ensure sanitizers at the entrance if they’re looking for other time. Typically, we’re very the stockpiles were in good way. There will be sanitized answers, we’re just a phone heavy in donations around shape. That, basically, end- carts in use and there will call away to hopefully point Christmas time and we’ll ed up replacing, the annual be a limited to the amount them in the right direction of get a donation here or there Rotary and NACI spring of people that will be in where to get other services over the course of the year. food drive that occurs each the store at a single time, and stuff at this time.”

Really, what floats us is year. Now, we probably have until the restrictions can Since the thrift store was the thrift store operations. enough to get us through lift a little bit more,” said a huge contributor to the When the thrift store closed into the summer months. It’s Naughton-Gale. “There Community Ministries’ down, our community just still…we’re busy, let’s just say will be some barriers up at operating budget, there started chipping in. ‘You that and we’ll continue to be the till area and sanitization were immense fears that know, thought you might the food bank would have need this, here is $50.’ to potentially curtail or even Cheques just started coming temporarily shut down its in. So really, we were quite operation. Naughton-Gale blessed,” stated Naughtonstated, however, that the Gale. community stepped up in “We also ended up receivthe clutch. ing a large grant from Agri“It’s amazing how our culture Canada. So, that

requirements that we need to do. We’ll be sanitizing the debit machines between uses and those types of things.

Before all this occurred, we had a very rigorous cleaning schedule in place. It’s still there, but with a few extras now.”

As well, recycled bags will also not be accepted and only first use brand bags purchased by Community Ministries will be used. As for the receipt of donations, Naughton-Gale indicates that for the time being, they are not accepted. She notes that they are examining what acceptance of donations will look like when it begins again.

“It might be on a more restrictive schedule where we only accept donations on certain days, so it gives time for the items to be segregated and then we can process them after an appropriate period. We’re still looking at those details.”

No matter what changes do occur, however, Naughton-Gale and the rest of the staff are simply happy to be able to return to serving the community.

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A different way to recognize graduates

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press

With graduation ceremonies in limbo because of the COVID-19 gathering restrictions, area schools are looking at other ways to recognize their graduates. One method some schools have adopted are lawn signs, essentially announcing to passersby that “a graduate lives here”.

Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (NACI) is one of many schools running with this idea.

Kelvin Hollier, NACI principal, explained that many area schools have been exchanging ideas via email about how to celebrate graduates amid the current situation and the grad signs was one of them. Many schools implemented the idea in different ways, some offering the signs for grad families to purchase, others offering them for free. “We took it upon ourselves and we ordered one [sign] for each grad,” Hollier noted. He added that NACI had access to some grant money that helped cover the cost, because they didn’t feel right charging the students or their families for it.

A couple weeks ago, after the signs came in, NACI staff went out and delivered all the signs to every graduate’s house, while practicing physical distancing. Hollier noted they even looked up the bus routes to make sure they didn’t miss any out-of-town students. He added that it was a good opportunity for the staff to see their students again and reconnect. “The one sign I delivered, the student was tearing up and wanted to hug me,” he recalled. “Of course, I couldn’t because we had to keep that distance,” he added.

NACI also celebrated their graduates during the recent Neepawa schools parade, with a float decorated with signs for the grads. Hollier noted that when they ordered the lawn signs, they also ordered a couple larger signs that they featured on the float.

Above left: NACI class of 2020 valedictorian Alex Hartle. Above right: Cody Payette. Below right: Jessica Lukin.

Other communities in the area have also adopted the sign idea in their own way. In Carberry, a local business, Carberry Signs, has made lawn signs available for the graduates. In Minnedosa, the high school, Minnedosa Collegiate, is planning to have signs erected along Main Street for a graduation parade that will be part of the school’s physically distanced celebrations on June 26.

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Manitoba Agricultural Museum announces reopening

By Casper Wehrhahn

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Businesses and public spaces are starting to reopen. The same can now be said for the Manitoba Agricultural Museum (MAM).

As of May 29, the facility is planning to be open with reduced hours and new safety measures in place to allow visitors to safely discover, or rediscover, what the MAM has to offer. At this time, only the outdoor spaces will be accessible for walkins, but the buildings of the Homesteaders’ Village and the museum’s indoor exhibits will be accessible via reservation.

“The museum will be open on Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,” the MAM noted in a media release. “Individuals from vulnerable groups are invited to contact the museum to set up times outside

of these hours to visit the museum safely.”

The MAM added, “Our visitors, volunteers and staff’s health and safety are our priority. To ensure all remain safe, new protocols will be in place, such as asking staff, visitors and staff members to self-screen, requiring physical distance between individuals, increasing hand sanitation and cleaning practices and restricting access to indoor areas at the museum.”

During these times, a reduced admission price will be in place for all, while any guests under five years old and those who are residents in the Rural Municipality of Norfolk can get in free until June 13. Identification will be required at the door to confirm Norfolk residency.

Sharing their closing thoughts, the MAM stated that the museum team is excited to welcome visitors

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Attractions such as the Community Ties building (pictured), will soon be open to the public once again at the Manitoba Agricultural Museum near Austin.

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“As a museum, we strongly believe in the power of cultural organizations to support our communities,” the MAM expressed. “We are convinced that, in these difficult times, learning about our heritage, reflecting on our past and sharing fun, educational moments with our loved ones is more

important than ever. We also believe that the MAM is a great place to experience history while enjoying the outdoors. For that reason, we are committed to continue providing access to our collections widely, through online experiences and by welcoming our guests in a new capacity.”

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With traditional graduation ceremonies cancelled due to COVID-19, Carberry has taken a different approach to honouring their graduates, with grad signs popping up on lawns throughout the community. Top left: Carberry Collegiate honour roll students Jayme Dyck (L) and Rachel Penner look forward to finishing their high school careers June 25. Top right: Meanwhile, two former Carberry Collegiate grads, Abby Jones and Josh McMillan, will graduate from Brandon University (convocation was to have taken place Thursday, May 28), both with a Bachelor of Physical Education. Abby will continue her studies in Kinesiology and Josh in Education.

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by RJ Waugh principal Dayna Galatiuk and several of her educational co-workers on a large flatbed, held a “We Miss You” parade throughout town on a sunny Friday afternoon, May 22. Supported by the Fire Department, military, administrators, teachers, teacher assistants, librarians, secretaries and custodians, the two block long procession entertained many spectators along the streets.

This is an unprecedented time for students, parents and teachers in the education system for the last 10 weeks. Some students struggle with the current “online” system of learning. They really miss the help, guidance, and encouragement of their teachers and EA’s.

Organizers and participants were very pleased with the reception of a fantastic event.

•RJ Waugh School’s pen-pal program between Brenda Hofer’s Grade 4students and Debbie Steen’s Service for Seniors has ended for another year.

However, for the first time, there will be no wind-up.

Usually, the young students and the Brown Envelope Club members meet at the Drop In Centre for an hour of meet and greet, games, cookies, juice, interaction, and a group photograph.

The learning opportunity is great for everyone.

•Carberry School’s playgrounds have been opened for public use again.

•With the withdrawal of Quebecor from the weekly Red River Valley newspaper business, a new weekly Carman-Dufferin Standard has emerged.

Sparked by Dennis Young, a retired advertising salesman for an area newspaper, the community has rallied behind the cause. Young, a sports-minded individual and communit y activist, chaired a committee that raised $3 million for an addition to Carman’s Boyne Lodge recently.

•Ontario schools will remain closed until September.

•Jeremy Kinsman, former Canadian ambassador to Russia and the UK, in discussion about the World Health Organization, “China has not been transparent, but neither have most governments.”

•The Canada-US border will remain closed for another month, until June 21, for non-essential travel.

•With some COVID-19 restrictions being lifted and sunny summer weather arriving, it appears possible for some senior league baseball activity in July and August, but a 24 team National Hockey League playoff does not seem very exciting. From Tampere, Finland, Patrik Laine, of the Winnipeg Jets, stated that the hockey would be terrible with no practice in two months. No fans would attend.

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What a load of garbage Neepawa summer hires kept busy with cleanup

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press The Town of Neepawa’s annual spring litter collection effort has netted some surprising results. Recently, summer staff were out picking up garbage along highway ditches from AgWest to HyLife, Lake Irwin and Hurrell Road, as well as town streets, back lanes and open spaces within the community. In total, over 200 large bags of litter were collected by 24 summer staff.

Due to the precautions against COVID-19, these employees worked under very specific distancing pro-

cedures. That included the breakdown of cleanup areas into four districts, with groups of six working in just one specific district. There was also zero interaction between the groups, in terms of people, vehicles or equipment. Personal protective equipment (PPE), disinfection and proper physical distancing between people was also done, when at all possible.

Denis Saquet, Neepawa’s manager of operations, noted that a cleanup this large has never been done before.

“With all of the staff and students we have this season, we’re doing a wider sweep– it’s not quite done yet,

so we’ll have more to do later on,” Saquet said. “We broke everyone into groups, assigned zones and are sticking to those zones to adhere to current health and safety measures.”

While the cleanup has gone well, Saquet also noted his dismay regarding the amount of garbage that was collected.

“It’s very disappointing to see that much garbage around, that people are still littering so much,” Saquet stated. “I’ve seen comments [online] about adding more garbage cans, but we can’t exactly put garbage cans every 50 feet. I really hope things start to change.”

HyLife purchases U.S. based processor Submitted Media Release HyLife is excited to partner with Glen Taylor, purchasing 75 per cent equity interest of Prime Pork LLC from Taylor Corporation.

Prime Pork is a recently renovated processing facility that produces, processes and sells pork products out of Windom, Minnesota. The plant currently processes approximately 1.2 million hogs annually.

This will increase HyLife’s processing capacity to 3.2 million hogs annually.

“Prime Pork will allow us to expand our operations into the United States,” said Grant Lazaruk, HyLife’s president and chief executive of f icer, about the acquisition. “Plants in both Canada and the US will strengthen our supply chain, giving us further di-

versity in our operations to better serve our customers around the world.”

“I have been rea l ly pleased with the start-up of Prime Pork in Windom,” said Glen Taylor, chairman and CEO of Taylor Corporation. “With this new partner and leadership, I am confident this partnership will be great for the community, employees and area producers. Prime Pork’s location in southern Minnesota provides an abundance of resources, securing hog supply and the other raw materials required to operate a processing facility efficiently.”

“This is a unique opportunity to be able to team up with an operation that already has a network of producers, customers, and employees,” added Lazaruk about the addition of 660 Prime Pork employees.

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Are you accessing all the help that’s available or close to home?

•Patient’s team: Friends, family members, neighbours— they can all help. From simple tasks, like giving you some time off, to driving the person in your care to a medical appointment, other people can share in the responsibility.

•Professional team: Caregivers sometimes need to make legal and long-term financial planning decisions. It’s wise to build relationships with accredited professionals who can advise and guide you in situations that require specific expertise. For example, a lawyer can help guide you through the process of seeking a power of attorney in the event that the person in your care is no longer able to make decisions for themselves. A lawyer can also assist your loved one in assessing their legal capacity and executing a power of attorney while they still have capacity, allowing you to carry out certain legal acts related to the administration of your loved one’s property.

•Health care team: As a caregiver, you will meet many health care professionals. By providing referrals, your family doctor is most often the starting point for expanding your health care support network. Some of the professionals you’ll work with, such as social workers or nurses, will provide in-home support •Community team: Many community organizations exist to help caregivers. Most commonly, caregivers will turn to health charities to get more information on the illness or disability. But remember, social support services can often help with meals, house-cleaning, time off from care (respite) and even legal or financial advice.

Caregivers often spend so much time caring for their loved one that they forget to care for themselves. If you are a caregiver, it is vital that you make time for your own medical appointments and that you practice self-care and pay close attention to your own mental health on a regular basis. I have been witness to many caregivers that put everyone else’s needs above their own, which often results in severe illness and sometimes their own death. Where would your loved one end up if you were not here to care for them? If you’re stressed, overwhelmed or exhausted, you need to reach out and ask for help. And by the way, you’re doing a great job!

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Obituary David Errol McKinley Dave was born on February 8, 1948 in Lenore, Manitoba, the youngest of 6 children. Dave passed peacefully in his sleep on May 19, 2020.

Dave is predeceased by his parents Victor and Sarah McKinley; brother John (Marilyn); sister Marion (Howard); nephews Malcom & Glen; niece Tricia and father-in-law Anthony Huculak.

He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Pat; sons Sean and Robert (Debbie); grandson Jayson; sisters Verona Perkins and Virginia Goodridge (Garnet); brother Bert (Nancy); mother-in-law Sylvia Huculak; sisters-inlaw Carol Garrioch (Jerry) and Phyllis Huculak; brotherin-law Morris Huculak (Sally), many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and literally too many friends to count.

Dave was raised in Virden, MB and moved to Thompson, MB in 1965, where he became a life insurance salesman for Nalaco and an entrepreneur, most notably starting D & D Enterprises along with a close friend.

After starting a family of his own with Pat, they returned to Virden, MB in 1973, where Dave was active as a volunteer firefighter, an avid Kinsmen (where he earned the lifetime member achievement award) and a successful realtor.

In 1984, Dave and family moved to Gladstone, where they owned & operated a grocery store, until his retirement in 1997. During this time, Dave made many close friends in the community that he loved & adopted as home. Not a man to just ‘sit around’, after retirement, Dave kept busy trying out new jobs working at a cattle ranch, a short stint at Springhill Farms, driving truck for various potato farmers & finally, working for the Town of Gladstone as supervisor of the nuisance grounds (‘affectionately’ known as the East End Mall), where his favourite thing to do was to help one cat in particular raise her kittens & screen the families he gave the kittens to. It broke his heart when the cats were poisoned one winter, along with his own special “Mama” cat. Dave loved all animals, but especially his house cat Morty, who misses him very much.

He remained active in the community, serving as a town councilor, a member of the Chamber of Commerce and creating a positive influence at the “East End Mall”.

Dave enjoyed camping, socializing, playing cards & games & travelling, having been to Europe, South America, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, many states in U.S.A. and he loved spending winters in Palmetto, Florida. Affectionately called “Canadian Dave”, good times were had with his friends at the Wild Turkey Tavern, Moose Lodge and Am Vets Post 301 where he became an honorary member and received awards for Volunteer of the Year two years in a row. Helping others has always been Dave’s nature.

Notable Quotes: “Don’t touch my stuff” - he respected that which he worked hard to get.

“Off that completely” - said when he wanted to change the subject.

Favourite Things: - flashlights (estimated in the hundreds) - gloves (too many to count) In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to Gladstone Stray Animal Welfare c/o Gladstone Vet Clinic.

A Private Family Interment will take place at the Gladstone Cemetery.

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It is with sad and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Edna Eileen Smith, on May 18, 2020 in Stettler, AB, at the age of 89 years. Edna passed away peacefully at her sons’ home with her loving family by her side.

Edna was a lifelong resident of Gladstone and area. She was born in Edrans, MB on December 7, 1930 to William and Edith Campbell and was one of nine children. She took her schooling in the Helston and Mekiwin districts.

She had several occupations, one of which was nursing.

She married Murray Smith on September 4, 1954. Their only child, Rodney, was born on August 23, 1961. They farmed in the Mayfeld district for a number of years and in 1975, they sold the farm and moved east of Gladstone.

They lived there for a few years and then moved into Gladstone. Edna was blessed with two grandsons, Wesley in 1990 and Travis in 1993, whom she loved so much. She continued with her nursing career at The Seven Regions Hospital until her retirement in 1992. In 2010, Murray and Edna sold their house and moved into the Legion Seniors Place. Within a few days of moving, Murray passed away. She lived there till March of this year, and then due to her failing health, she moved to be with her family in Stettler, AB. Edna was a member of The Gladstone United Church, she volunteered for many years at Third Crossing Manor, a member of The Cheery Dearies Red Hat Ladies, enjoyed monthly gatherings of The Retired Nurses and was active at the Drop In Center. She loved her many trips that she made to be with her family in Alberta. She travelled to Hawaii, Palm Springs and took a Caribbean Cruise. In 2014, her family took her to Mexico and in 2016, took her to B.C. for a surprise visit to see her brother Bert, which meant the world to her, as she hadn’t seen him in many years. She loved visiting with family and friends, and had a genuine interest and love of people. Edna was the most caring, sincere, loving person that you would ever meet. There is no doubt that God will be welcoming another angel home! She will be dearly missed!

Edna will be remembered and missed by her loving family and her many friends. She leaves to mourn her passing, her son, Rodney (Sharron); grandsons Wesley (Shailynn) and Travis (Shelby), all of Stettler, AB; sister Marion (Jiggs) Curle of Brandon, MB; sister-in-law Ethel (Allan) Campbell of Brandon, MB; foster sister Sharon (McDowell) Wilson of Winnipeg, MB; best friend Helen Friesen of Gladstone, MB; nieces, nephews, cousins, and many, many good friends.

A private interment was held Monday, May 25, 2020 at the Gladstone Cemetery, Gladstone, MB. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the name of Edna Smith to The Children’s Wish Foundation or The Brandon Humane Society.

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Obituary Erin Elizabeth Anne Fehr Erin Elizabeth Anne Fehr was born in Neepawa, Manitoba on October 15, 1999. She lived with her parents Curtis and Jennifer Fehr in Plumas, Manitoba.

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Erin was baptized on December 31, 2000. Her godparents are Wayne and

In 2003, her little brother Jayden was born and she adored him ever since. He could say anything and it would make her smile every time. Just like her Grandpa Art, who shared such a special bond. He would say “give Grandpa a smile, Erin”, and she would light up the room with the biggest smile ever.

Erin attended Plumas Elementary until 2007, when she moved to St. Amant in Winnipeg. She immediately won everyone over, especially her music teacher, Grant, who she loved so very much. Erin loved music, she loved being outside, spending time in the gardens at St. Amant and she loved her family and friends.

On May 14, 2020, Heaven needed an angel and Erin passed away with her Mom, Dad and Grandma Lori by her side.

We knew the day she was born that she was so very special. Erin brought so much love into our world, our family and to everyone who met her.

Erin is survived by her parents Curtis & Jehn Fehr; brother Jayden; grandparents Art & Wendy Fehr, Lori & Iver Nordal and Don Stanley; great grandparents Lyon Negrych and Joyce Stanley; aunts and uncles Shelly Shuttleworth (Mike Schween), Shauna Peters, Dave & Larissa Stanley, Wayne Peters, Katie, Keaton, Kelsey, Kamryn and Kyleigh Stanley; cousins Sam Shannon, KC Peters, Ethan and Brylin Shuttleworth, Nolan and Caleum Stanley.

Graveside service was held on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 2:00 pm at the Plumas Cemetery with Wendy Denbow officiating.

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You left us beautiful memories Your love is still our guide And though we can not see you You’re always at our side.

Deeply missed Your wife Shirley, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren

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September 12, 1929 - May 30, 2004 We never will forget you, For always every day, We sift our wealth of memories To light us on our way.

You are present in each moment, Essential as the air, A bond of love unbroken That is with us everywhere.

It warms our heart to know That you are basking in the glow Of Truth revealed and perfect peace That one day we will know.

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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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Applications including 3 references will be received by the undersigned. Closing date is when position is filled.

Dean Bluhm Transportation/Maintenance Supervisor Turtle River School Division Box 309 McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0 Phone: 835-2067 or Fax: 835-2426 deanb@trsd.ca

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Second phase of wide scale reopening begins June 1: Effective

June 1, the Manitoba government will implement its phase two plan for safely restoring services and opening additional businesses. Premier Brian Pallister has indicated that changes include detailed guidance for post-secondary educational institutions and vocational colleges; removing occupancy limits for therapeutic and health-care services and new guidance for senior’s clubs.

As well, requirements for facilities such as community centres, arts, cultural and certain types of recreational facilities will be loosened.

Detailed information on the full scale plan for phase two of service restoration and the steps people can take to reduce their risk and workplace guidance for businesses can be found within the daily COVID-19 updates that are posted at myWestman.ca.

Connor Smith commits to Aurora University

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

PHOTO BY DIANE WARNER

Rider Amara Collins and her horse, Iggy, are pictured speeding around the barrel at the 2019 It Takes Guts event hosted in Neepawa.

between barrels and a clearly visible starting line.

Then they must film their run, with a timer visible in the same video frame so times can be verified by the administrators. The videos must be submitted to the It Takes Guts event page on Facebook between June 20 and July 4 to be eligible.

The administrators have the right to decide if a race is acceptable or not and if it’s not accepted, the racer will have the opportunity to submit a new video before July 4. Cathcart noted that once they’ve got all the entries in, they hope to be able

to announce the winners the week following the deadline.

Anyone interested in entering can call either Erin Cathcart or Michelle Cathcart at 204-841-4464 and 204-801-2681, respectively. More details on the rules and fees can be found at the 7th Annual It Takes Guts Charity Barrel Race event page on Facebook.

“I’m looking forward to it and I know a lot of girls were looking forward to a chance to compete for a buckle,” Cathcart expressed. “And hopefully, in 2021, we’ll be able to do it in person again.”

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Continued from Page 1 The race will be open for entries on June 3, but it will be capped at 150 adults.

Cathcart noted that they usually have around 120 participants come out to race, but they wanted to allow for more because they’ve opened entries up to all of western Canada and there’s already been some interest shown by riders from British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Half of the entry fee from the racers goes towards Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, while the other half goes into a pot for the prize money.

The races will be split into four time divisions and the winner of each division will get a buckle and the racers that place second will receive blankets.

There will also be a peewee category, for youth ages 10 and under. There is a cap of 10 entries in the peewee category, with prizes for each participant. There is no fee for youth entries, however donations to Crohn’s and Colitis Canada are welcome.

Once entered, racers are responsible for setting up their own barrel course in the specified formation, with correct measurements

MAY29, 2020

Once hockey begins again, a former member of the Neepawa Natives will be continuing his playing career in the NCAA. Starting in the fall, defenceman Connor Smith will play for Aurora University Spartans of the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association (NCHA).

Smith, of Santa Margarita, CA, played one season in Neepawa after joining the club via trade in October. In 49 games with the Natives, the 20-year-old defenceman compiled six goals and 17 assists for a combined 23 points. He was also named the team’s 2019-2020 defenceman of the year.

In a media release announcing the commitment, Natives head coach and general manager Ken Pearson lauded Smith as a workhorse both on and off the ice.

“Connor was a great acquisition for us in October,” said Pearson. “He played fantastic for us in

PHOTOS BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Defenceman Connor Smith has commited to Aurora University in Aurora, IL.

all situations, and was an outstanding citizen in our community and a leader for our young defencemaen.”

Pearson also noted the

Neepawa Natives organization wished Smith nothing but success as he moved on to this new opportunity at Aurora University.

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‘Telephone school’ BPSD prepares for limited reopening Teachers, admin working on partial student return keeps Pine Creek students learning

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

As the COVID-19 pandemic started shutting down schools across Manitoba, the Pine Creek School Division (PCSD) found itself in a very unique, but enviable position. Due to the division’s long-standing operation of the Teacher Mediated Option (TMO), classroom style learning for a portion of its high school students has been able to continue without much of a disruption.

Teacher Mediated Option, nicknamed by some as “telephone school”, has been operating through the school divisions since 2011. In 2014, Pine Creek took the leadership role in the initiative, which uses landlines as a teaching tool for a wide array of courses. TMO provides course materials access to a teacher and students who don’t have basic internet access or who are living in places where values and culture do not align with internet access.

Pine Creek School Division superintendent/CEO Donna Miller Fry noted that all the students who learn through TMO have had no interruption in their schooling.

For those who are not involved with the Teacher Mediated Option, Miller Fry noted that there are several other distance learning techniques, including online options, that are being used to match the specific needs of each of their students. As for what could be happening in the fall, Miller Fry stated that the division will be taking its direction from the province and Manitoba Public Health on the best way to proceed.

A major component of the province’s second phase of reopening will see some students going back to school on a limited basis. The draft plan, announced by premier Brian Pallister on Thursday, May 21, proposes schools will open again to students for one-on-one instruction, assessments and other limited programming, as early as June 1. Provincial education minister Kelvin Goertzen reiterated those details the following day to the Manitoba Teachers Society (MTS). Goertzen was clear, however, that this would not be a return to inclass instruction, but simply a means to assist students that have had struggles with remote learning.

What must be done to be ready?

Beautiful Plains School Division (BPSD) superintendent Jason Young said that there is a lot that needs to be done to prepare for this partial reopening. Young

noted that there will be several new rules in place, in order to ensure everyone’s safety and piece of mind, including: •Screening upon entry for safety of staff and students; •Physical distancing, including student desks being spaced at least two meters apart; •Staggered entry which would mean students from different classes arriving at different times; •Use of different school entrances; •Increased cleaning and sanitization.

Currently, there is no specif ic student/teacher ratio being planned for Beautiful Plains schools. Instead, the maximum number of people in any given space will be 24 as long as physical distancing can be maintained. In terms of transporting students, the school division will not be running buses until there is a resumption of regular classes.

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The Beautiful Plains School Division adminstrative office in Neepawa.

Outlining the details to parents The Beautiful Plains School Division distributed a letter to parents, staff and students on Monday, May 25, informing them on what is happening during the partial reopening. In the letter, Young stressed to parents that if their child is contacted about attending a school based session, it will be their discretion as to whether the student attends in person or continues to engage virtually.

The letter closed with the

School Division thanking everyone for their co-operation, resiliency and hard work in making the best of these challenging times.

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