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Neepawa: Neepawa received much less rain than Minnedosa but heavy rains upstream from the town came through with a vengeance by mid-Monday. Riverbend campground was evacuated.

The dike east of the water treatment plant nearly overflowed and water did come in behind homes in the area. The town crew, fire department and volunteers quickly filled up several thousand sandbags.

Several businesses donated bottled water to the workers.

Neepawa brought in sandbags from Gladstone and Dauphin and ended up sending some to Minnedosa Minnedosa: Environment Canada noted that the intial storm system that passed through the region on Sunday, June 28, dropped as much as 150 mm of rain in some areas near Minnedosa.

In Minnedosa, many homes were reported to be flooded. The walking bridge was torn apart.

Some roads washed away. The detour road to the beach road washed out and railway beds washed away.

Provincial officials were meeting with the town Monday afternoon.

Numerous rumours were circulation about the condition of the Minnedosa dam but the province said they had no concerns with the condition of the dam at this time.

The Minnedosa area experienced record water levels, according to most people’s memory.

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Rising water forces quick response in Neepawa and surrounding region

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Above left: Water levels were quickly rising on Monday, June 29. The massive amount of water from the storm forced all the campers at the Lions Riverbend Campground in Neepawa to be evacuated. Above centre: The view at the path down to Riverbend at Commerce Street in Neepawa. Water rose to cover a wide stretch of the land there. Above right: Town of Neepawa Chief Administrative Officer Colleen Synchyshyn and Manager of Operations Denis Saquet help to corral a dumpster, which was trying to float away near the south side of the campground.

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A familiar view (from 62 years earlier)

This photo provides a view of Mountain Avenue in its earlier years. To be exact, 62 years ago! The year this photo dates to is 1958, based on the publishing year of a book entitled “Neepawa Land of Plenty (75 years)” by A. F. McKenzie. This photo was featured within the book and was labelled as a present day view of the street.

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Pre-grad treats at the Roxy Theatre

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Neepawa’s Roxy Theatre set up their concession sale on June 27, starting at 2:30 p.m., prior to the NACI grad parade. Sweet (and salty) treats could be found there in the form of drinks, popcorn and mini donuts.

Pictured: Dale (left) and Kay De’Ath were tending to the sale, ready to satisfy any sweet tooth.

Farmers’ market season has begun Wednesday nights at 7 P.M.

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ArtsForward’s first farmers’ market of 2020 took place on June 25. The markets usually take place outside, but because of the rain, it was moved inside. The six vendors were spaced out on the main floor and shoppers were able to maintain physical distancing while they were there. The markets will continue every Thursday throughout the summer.

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Mother Earth… my garden…

by Chad Carpenter

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Stuff happens

ever in my memory has there been so many cancellations of events across Canada.

COVID-19 has resulted in thousands of events and activities being cancelled.

The tide is turning, as people are making up their own, new events and activities to fill the void. Grad parades have popped up all over the country and have been so popular that I can see them becoming a permanent part of annual grad celebrations in the future.

Spontaneous events are filling our summer, as we await a return to regularly scheduled events.

Over the Canada Day holiday, many formal events were displaced with other activities. In some communities, the decision was made to cancel the traditional community fireworks displays.

Predictably, private fireworks purchases were up and while there may not have been as many community events, there were lots of private ones.

• Summer baseball is expected to start up for some groups, but not for others.

In some centres, hockey camps and training sessions have already begun.

The government, hockey organizations and Sport Manitoba are all labouring away to determine how Canada’s favourite sport will play out this season.

Hockey, at any level except the NHL, does not have the financial capacity to operate without fans. How to keep fans comfortably safe will be a consideration going forward. I think there will be a hockey season, but it may operate a little differently than in the past.

• Much discussion and attention is being devoted to getting a vaccine for COVID-19. Initial talks say that a vaccine will only be partially effective.

Unlike polio vaccine, which has proven nearly 100 per cent effective, flu vaccines have a much lower effectiveness rate. Unlike the polio vaccine, flu vaccines can cause a person to get quite sick. I have spoken to many people who, in the past, have taken a flu shot, but have become very sick after the shot and neepawa

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Ken Waddell swear they will never take another one.

Combined with a much less than 100 per cent effectiveness and the fact a lot of sickness is caused by the vaccines, the yet to be invented COVID-19 shot may not be the way to go. I have resisted the suggestion that all older people (yes, that’s me now) take the flu shot. I am not convinced about it being right for me. Considering that we have only had a little over 300 COVID-19 cases in Manitoba, out of a population of over a million, how will we ever know if a vaccine is effective, anyway?

• The reasons we have fared so well in Manitoba and the reasons other places have tens of thousands of cases and thousands of deaths will be debated for decades. We may never find out the real reasons. What we do need to do is learn from this pandemic and not make the same mistakes again.

We need faster, easier testing.

Known, or suspected cases, need to be isolated. Extra care and caution need to be taken in care homes, group homes and anywhere people cannot get some degree of spacing and isolation.

• The current situation in our care homes is neither advisable nor sustainable. The health care system is trying to figure out how to get more visits in.

Care home staff are working to the max to keep everyone clean, healthy, fed and with some social interaction. We have to find a better way for residents and staff.

The proposal to build “visitation shelters” at the care homes is one of the stupidest ideas to come out yet.

They make no sense at all. Visitation needs to be inside, in a set aside area, if necessary. There needs to be access to washrooms and sanitation. If washing hands and extra cleaning is what it takes, so be it. What we have to somehow get away from is subjecting our elderly to the intense loneliness and the feeling of being abandoned by families and friends that we have brought into place.

It’s horrible. Elderly people are dying, alone, feeling they have been abandoned by their families. Veterinarians say pet owners should stay with their pets when they are euthanized so the animals aren’t stressed out, wondering why their owners are absent as they take their last breath. There must be a lesson here we can take from the pet world.

Surely, we have to apply common sense and try to do away with the isolation and the masks that make speaking and hearing almost impossible.

• COVID-19 is “a flu” and it has killed seven Manitobans. The regular flu has likely killed 40 people in the same time frame. It’s time to get the bureaucrats to back off a bit in our care homes.

We need to face the facts that people in care homes die. Should they also be faced with the adversity of loneliness and death without their loved ones? I think not.

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s I weeded the garden, I couldn’t help but think how ironic plucking a weed from the soil felt so much like my life lately....

Plucking out the u nw a nt e d , HOMEBODIES greedy, negative weeds, ridding them from my life, mak- Rita Friesen ing room for new, stronger growth.

Ah, garden, your wisdom is wise.”

I borrowed the quote, with permission, from my young friend, Alison. She is new to home ownership, to gardening and getting very good at “adulting”. Alison is one of the younger generation that is finding satisfaction in growing plants for pleasure and food– flowers and veggies.

Watching them learn and improve is deeply satisfying.

One of my nieces has a manageable market garden, my daughters know the delight of producing real food and the constant fight against bugs and weeds. My youngest daughter regrets training her dog to leave the birds in the back yard alone, for now the robins are filling up on the tender pea plants. My cure for that? Dangle CDs over them and I borrowed that idea from the CD I saw being used as a reflector on a massive elephant as it was walked through a city in Malaysia. The plan is working so far.

Gardening does provide for reflection and introspection.

Good for the body, mind and spirit. The concept of the little weeds being eradicated before becoming problematic is sound. The Song of Solomon reminds us that the little foxes destroy the vines– little grievances, left unminded, grow into troubles big enough to destroy friendships, relationships, boards and companies. To note my friend, seeing this brings me joy and peace and hope for the future.

More and more people are growing gardens, in back yards, in raised boxes, in containers and even in places where I know a plant can not survive, let alone thrive. And they will discover that without me telling them.

How do we rid our lives of the weeds? First of all, we have to recognize that the plant is not producing what we hope to grow. This time of distance separation, self-isolating for some, has made many aware that we already have more than we can ever need. What we do need has become more apparent: food, shelter, companionship. The very basic needs. I believe that in many cases, family life, together time, has increased in hours and in value. Something my generation grew up knowing and somehow the value of family time together has become a rare commodity.

Another weed that has been identified has been self sufficiency. We truly do need one another. We need to watch/care for the seniors in our world, we need to watch/ care for the marginalized and watch/care for the vulnerable. More so than in a very long time, we have witnessed people caring for people. It’s really not that long ago that the churches– faith families– served their communities in ways we now rely on government agencies to do. Hospitals, care homes and education.

And always, as we work on the weeds, we make way for new, stronger growth. Thank you for the reminder, thank you for your honesty and openness.

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What’s right about Canada?

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y the time you read these words, we will have celebrated Canada’s 153rd birthday. In the past, we’ve gathered in the park, enjoyed each other’s company, listened to music, ate some good food and watched spectacular fireworks. We’ve listened to speeches from community leaders, all telling us how fortunate we are to live in this country.

We didn’t do that this year.

Like most of you, I spent Canada Day at home, reflecting on how different this country has become over the past few months, as we have adjusted to the restrictions imposed on us thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the worst of the pandemic may be over (for now, at least), recovering from its emotional, social and economic impact on our country and its citizens will take much longer.

There is, however, a bright side to this story. In these days, we have learned a lot about ourselves and our country. And what we’ve learned can help us identify some of the things that make

this country (in my view, at least) the best place in which to live.

Canada is a diverse country We are diverse geographically. We have lakes, rivers, mountains, plains, deserts, parklands, grasslands, forests, muskeg and ice caps. We have big cities, smaller cities, towns, villages and rural areas. If you want to live offgrid in a place that can best be described as “the world’s headquarters of not much,” there is a place somewhere in Canada where you can do that, too. The geographical diversity and natural beauty we find within our borders is second to none.

We have a wide variety of resources; and we have the technical knowledge to turn raw materials into value-

By Addy Oberlin

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the concert would continue with several local musicians participating.

One time, one of the musicians of the Community Band was granted a day pass from the hospital so he could play his instrument in the park. Now that is commitment.

How well are we committed to our relationship with our Lord and Saviour? Do

we follow what He teaches us in the Bible? Do we stand up for Jesus and spread to Word to those around us?

Do we remember our family, friends and neighbours daily in our prayers?

The Lord tells us in Joshua 1:8 “Keep this book of the Law (the Bible) always on your lips, meditate on it day and night...” A powerful commitment for Joshua to keep.

Neil Strohschein

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n my calendar, July 1 is marked as Canada Day. It is a special day, marking the anniversary of Confederation in 1867, when the British North America Act came into effect. It was originally

What we do for others, we do for him Our most visible area of

diversity is in culture and religion. It is also the area in which we face our greatest challenge. We do not need to apologize for the beliefs we hold in the deity (or deities) we worship. Nor do we need to apologize for the moral principles by which we choose to live, especially when those principles are rooted in our religious beliefs or faith tradition. But we need to recognize the good in other faith traditions and learn what we can from those whose beliefs differ from our own. Our communities will be safer and our country will be stronger if we can agree to do this.

Our democratic system of government provides us with a means by which all opinions on an issue can be openly debated and decisions can be made that will benefit all Canadians. It’s not a perfect system, but it definitely beats the alternative.

On Canada Day and every other day of the year, I like to point to the things identified above, smile and say with conviction: “That’s what’s right about Canada.”

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known as Dominion Day, until it was renamed in 1982.

I have good memories when there was a big party in the local park in Manitoba. The Community Band would start the program with playing “Oh Canada” and

added goods that can be used to meet our own needs and exported to help meet the needs of people who live in communities beyond our borders.

Canada is home to 37.5 million people— each of which is a unique creation of a loving God, with something of value to contribute to the health, well-being and growth of our country. It’s no accident that we live where we live at this time in our history. God has put us here and he expects us to use the resources he has invested in us to meet the needs we see and heal the hurts that we find. God smiles approvingly whenever he sees us doing this.

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Why pinecones have been turning pink Two extremes in weather patterns are necessary for this phenomenon to occur and sometimes more than one year is necessary. Severe drought, such as what we had in the summer of 2019 and, to some extent, 2018, coupled with the massive late fall rain, shocks the plant system out of survival mode, to some extent, affecting its photosynthesis. It literally produces big pink cones as a way to try to survive.

Same thing happened in some areas during the end of the ‘80 drought.

Jim Krzyzaniak Neepawa, MB Note: In the June 19 and 26 editions of the Banner & Press, we published photos of pink pinecones seen along the Rosedale Trail and in Arden. We asked the public if anyone knew why these strangely coloured cones were suddenly appearing, this letter is in response to that question.

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When should you be the ‘bad guy’ with your parents?

By Gail Freman-Campbell Daughter on Call An awkward transition occurs when you realize you are parenting your aging parent. You (hopefully) overcome your own denial, step in with help— and meet resistance, especially, understandably, if it means a loss of independence.

In some cases, you have to let go. You may not agree with what your parent chooses to do. But that doesn’t mean you’re required to act. And that’s just something you have to live with.

In most situations, aging parents get along fine without their kids butting in. However, there are five crisis situations in which you need to step in to intervene and be “the bad guy.” These are the instances: 1. Mom or Dad can no longer drive safely. The most obvious, and possibly the most dangerous, crisis situation is impaired driving. If Dad can no longer see street signs at night, if Mom’s reflexes have slowed down, it may be time to discuss giving up the keys. If you’re lucky, a failed driving assessment may be all that’s needed to convince your parent or loved one that it’s no longer safe to be behind the wheel.

Your parent’s physician may be a helpful ally in convincing

him or her that it’s time.

2. The house is not safe for aging in place. Running a close second: an unsafe home environment as evidenced by falls, 911 calls and/or trips to the emergency department or hospital. Simple things such motion-sensor lights, grab bars and removal of throw rugs can reduce the risk of falls and make the home safer. Arranging in-home services can also help your parent remain safely at home. Another option is to either hire a private home care company or call your local Regional Health Authority Home Care office. If health concerns require constant attention, 24- hour care in the home, assisted living, community group living or even a nursing home may be the best option.

3. Your parent is not taking his or her medication properly.

If your parent is either not taking the meds or incorrectly taking them, it’s time to step in. Either situation can have deadly consequences. Request your pharmacist to put medications into blister packs, which make it easier to track the pills. This is a good time to employ someone to ensure your loved one receives their medication. You can also purchase a small plastic tool box and a lock to ensure medication compliance.

4. Cognitive decline is leading to bad financial decisions.

Age-related cognitive decline or dementia can cause your parent to make bad decisions that may drain savings and retirement accounts and put future security and care at risk.

Older adults are at highest risk for financial exploitation, whether from scam artists or, more frequently, from other family members. If a power of attorney hasn’t been initiated, then this is the time to have one done.

5. Your parent is displaying signs of depression. At any age, signs of depression should be taken seriously. Often, though, signs in older adults are overlooked or downplayed as normal aging. If your loved one says she wishes she was dead, or feels like she is a burden to you, don’t brush it off.

Call your local Regional Health Authority Mental Health office for help.

These five crises require action and the quicker, the better.

However, that might not mean immediately confronting your parent. Talk about your concerns with your parent’s physician or social worker. Just talking about it with a third party may help you recognize options and find workable solutions. In some situations, a geriatric assessment can provide solutions that address the problem and improve your parent’s overall quality of life.

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Helen Drysdale out of helen’s kitchen

European settlers

With the help of Clifford Sifton, the Minister of the Interior from 1896 to 1905, immigrants began to find their way to the Canadian Prairies. Sifton strongly believed that sturdy European immigrants were the best settlers for the challenging Prairies, because of their familiarity with agriculture, rural lifestyles and harsh climates.

“Orientals, Blacks, Jews, Italians and city-dwellers” were discouraged from coming to the west, as he believed they would not be able to make successful farmers.

Sifton had a great product to sell: more than 100 million acres of unbroken fertile land. With half-truths, exaggeration and some creative writing skills, thousands of enticing pamphlets in many languages, advertising the “glorious Canadian west”, were sent out. Many of the pamphlets were heavily illustrated, with photographs of prosperous prairie farms, golden fields of grain, blue skies and smiling faces. Many settlers arrived in Manitoba with expectations that were to be shattered by the truths of prairie farming.

Sifton promoted the immigration from Eastern Europe and huge numbers responded.

The largest immigrant groups were Galatians, Bukovinians and Romanians, who came from the provinces of the Austrian Empire and who we now call Ukrainians.

The railway came to the region of Dauphin and west in 1896. This led to the settlement of the Dauphin area and west to Gilbert Plains, Grandview and Roblin soon after. The rail line continued north, arriving at Cowan in 1899, which quickly led to the settlement of the Swan River Valley. The first years for the settlers were rough, as many arrived with insufficient funds, which resulted in the men working away from home on the railway, in mines or lumber camps. The women stayed home and with the children, cleared land and farmed. Their pamphlets had deceived them about the new country, especially the weather. I read of one settler saying, “at least in the old country, though food was scarce, they had always been warm.” In May of 1899, a group from the province of Galicia, on their way to the Rossburn/Oakburn area by train, started to get sick with scarlet fever. They were quarantined in Strathclair in unheated shelters with straw to sleep on. Scarlet fever claimed 42 children and three adults. Once able to travel, they continued to their new homesteads with horse and oxen. During the trip, it rained all day, turning to snow by the evening, further stressing the people. Not a good start to a new life in Canada.

The Ukrainians had a deep faith, which they clung to. They brought with them many religious articles, such as holy pictures, Bibles, Prayer Books and crosses to this land and built onion-domed churches that dotted the landscape. They kept their customs and faith alive in their new country. There are many memorials to the perseverance of these settlers. This summer, take the time and visit some of the historic sites. The National and Provincial Heritage Site, Trembowla Cross of Freedom, lies north of Dauphin and St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church was relocated to the Cross of Freedom Site in 1967, where it is preserved to this day as the first and oldest Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canada. Go and explore!

European immigrants were not always warmly welcomed in Canada. Their names were difficult to pronounce, their dress different and communication was difficult.

Manitoba Premier, Rodmond Roblin, referred to the Eastern European immigrants as “foreign trash.” Many were not treated with compassion, but in many communities, kindness and common sense were alive and the walls of hostility, in time, were broken down. Pat Gawaziuk said her grandparents came for the “freedom and something to call your own.” The price was $10 and sweat equity.

Pat and Ernie Gawaziuk told me they never had pies growing up. They had tortes at every special occasion. I found many recipes for tortes, many calling for 12 eggs!

This recipe is a simple one.

Lemon poppy seed torte 1/4 cup poppy seeds 3/4 cup milk 2/3 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cup sugar 5 eggs, separated 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. lemon zest

2 cups f lour 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder Filling: 1 lemon pie filling and the ingredients called for to make the filling

In a small bowl, add the milk and poppy seed and set aside. Whip the egg whites and set aside.

In a large bowl, mix butter and sugar until f luffy. Beat in three egg yolks, saving the other two yolks for the filling. Stir in the milk, lemon juice and zest. Add the f lour and baking powder and beat on low until well blended. Gently fold in the egg whites. Pour equally into two greased and f loured 8 inch round pans. Bake in preheated 375°F oven for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Make the lemon pie filling according to directions. Allow to cool for up to 10 minutes. Using a long, serrated knife, cut each cake horizontally in half. Put the cake layers together by spreading the lemon filling between each layer. Dust the top with icing sugar. Refrigerate until ready to use.

New breathing apparatus purchased for Neepawa Fire Department Water Services Board to cover the costs of a water and sewer system expansion. The extra money will cover a portion of the cost of overages incurred by the town due to specific requirements needed on the clay surrounding the lagoon cells.

By Eoin Devereux

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has also decided to continue meeting through the summer months.

Members of Neepawa’s Manager of Volunteer Fire DepartOperations ment will soon be sporting •With the reopening of some new equipment. On the Neepawa Swimming Tuesday June 23, Neepawa Pool, some summer hires Town Council approved have been redistributed the purchase of 16 self there from the Parks Decontained breathing apCouncil reports partment. paratus at a purchase price Councillor and deputy of $112,000.

•There have been 20 new The original plan from mayor Brian Hedley pro- fire-pits purchased and put the town was to buy just vided an update on the in place at the campground. four of these devices per Sayword family trust fund, They will be concreted into year, over the next four which has been distributed place at a later date. years at a cost of about for local health care facili• Storm sewer installation $10,000, plus applicable ties over the last 25 years. and a small water main extaxes per apparatus. The For this year, $47,740 will tension has been completed purchase price over the be provided to the Neepawa at the former CN Property. four year period would have & District Health Centre for an array of equipment. been $174,000.

However, the dif fer- Country Meadows will ent company approached also receive support in the Neepawa and indicated amount of $7,317 for some that they could sell them additional health equip16 of these same devices ment. Over the course OPTOMETRIST at an overall price tag of of 25 years, the fund has $113,000. That would be distributed over $900,000.

Councilor Jason Naa cost savings of roughly OPTOMETRIST $3,000 per device, before deau updated council from Monday - Friday taxes. But, in order to the Western Manitoba 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. receive that discount, the Regional Library Board.

115-2nd Ave., N.W. Town of Neepawa needed He noted that more librarDauphin, MB to buy all 16 breathing ap- ies throughout the WestNEW PATIENTS WELCOME man region are opening up paratus at once.

CALL FOR APPOINTMENTS Council voted to pur- and that several are active chase the personal protect- working on their strategic 204-638-3223 ive equipment all at once plans. The Library Board and will withdraw some funds from the Town’s fire equipment reserve fund to cover the additional cost.

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‘They all had their moment to shine’ WMCI graduation in Gladstone exceeds expectations

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press

day, but the whole community got into the celebrating spirit as well. Smith noted that businesses decorated their windows with signs and messages of congratulations. “We had our little daycare kids sitting outside Grade 12 students in Gladstone had a very unique and they had little number 10 [signs] they were and special day for their graduation celebrations reholding up and every grad was a 10 in their eyes, cently. William Morton Collegiate Institute (WMCI) oh it was so sweet!” Smith added. The Gladstone had one of the first graduation ceremonies in the Legion also came out to cheer on the grads. “I had area, taking place on Friday, June 19, and it went over a gentleman in the community phone me... He got even better than the organizing staff had expected. some of the veterans ready in their uniforms and Because of COVID-19, schools haven’t been able one of them... James Lobban, I think he’s 100, he to hold traditional grad ceremonies in a hall or was in his uniform and he was down there to wave gymnasium, so many have been taking to the streets, to the grads, every one of them, and honour them,” with a parade to give the community a chance to Smith explained. “How incredibly special is that?” celebrate and congratulate the grads. WMCI not If it wasn’t enough to have businesses and organonly took a parade to the streets, but they also held izations in the community making the day special, their ceremony at the four-way stop intersection in Gladstone, for the whole community to watch.

PHOTO BY JOHN DRINKWATER the weather just topped it off for everyone. “It was The parade started at WMCI, then once the grads Amy Melnyk rides in style during the WMCI grad parade through just magical in the sense that, every year, we have had thunderstorms, torrential downpour and power arrived at the four-way stop, they got out of their Gladstone. outages for grad, every single year, for I can’t even vehicles and were called onstage, one at a time, to receive their diplomas and awards, before continuing enjoyed it so much that they were saying they wanted tell you how many years. And this year, it was a beautiful on with the parade. A student who had passed away last their graduations to be just like this year’s. She had to temperature, it was around 20°, it wasn’t hot. The rain summer, who would have graduated this year, was also explain to the students that this year had extenuating held off, our last grad was literally crossing the stage when circumstances, so following years won’t necessarily be it started to rain. And I thought, ‘Oh my gosh, that is so honoured, with a photo and bouquet on the stage.

Nancy Smith, WMCI English teacher and career coun- the same as 2020. Smith did say, however, that there are fantastic that even the weather decided to cooperate for selor, who was involved in the organization of this year’s some aspects of this year’s graduation that they may try one year for us!’” Smith expressed. “Everything came graduation, noted that the celebration and ceremony went to include in their annual ceremonies now, because they together so incredibly and it just worked. It far exceeded over wonderfully with the grads, their families and the went over so well. “We might start incorporating sort of my expectations. There just aren’t any words, really, to community. “One parent, in particular, had said it was a a parade, maybe to the ceremony, and have it in the gym describe how well it went and how each part fit in and led day that was supposed to feel slightly disappointing, but so that we don’t have to worry about weather. We’ll def- into the next and how much people appreciated it.... We that it turned out to be the exact opposite,” Smith stated. initely try to accommodate that really special feeling, but brought grad to them, in the circumstances that we had, “They all had their moment to shine, it was just fantastic.” I don’t know if we can top that, this year was so unique.” and we just had a really great committee of people that Not only did the graduates and their families enjoy the were dedicated to making this as spectacular as we could.”

She added that some of the younger students had

Minnedosa Collegiate commemorates its Class of 2020

PHOTOS BY JOHN DRINKWATER

On Friday, June 26, Minnedosa Collegiate celebrated their graduates with a parade. Above: The graduates lined Main Street in Minnedosa. Top right: Four graduates relaxed as their trailer got pulled along the parade route.

Bottom right: Justine Haywood stood in the back of an old F-150 for the parade. Far right: Tyler Saler rode in style, in a shiny Jeep.

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Looking Back

JULY 3, 2020

1960: Former Neepawa student to tour for nine weeks

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

110 years ago, Tuesday, July 5, 1910 Snider Bros., who have the contract for building the water power dam at Minnedosa, are advertising for twenty teams at $3.50 with board for men and horses.

100 years ago, Tuesday, Jul 6, 1920 Miss Annie Campbell [of McCreary] won the gold button last week for shooting. The next practice will be held on Tuesday evening at 7 p.m.

90 years ago, Tuesday, July 1, 1930 After an illness of over one year, Hazel Gertrude Smithson, beloved wife of R a l ph C h i s ho l m , Brookdale, died in Neepawa hospital on Thursday.

80 years ago, Tuesday, July 2, 1940 Five-foot men will now be accepted in the Canadian army.

A Winnipeg pilot blew

up a German ammunition dump in Holland last week.

With many countries now overrun by the Nazi conquerors t hat were formerly friendly to Britain, the British should have a fifth column of her own working in those territories.

With such a long coastline for Germany to patrol, undercover men should be able to inform the British as to ports of proposed disembarkation, giving the R.A.F. a chance to hinder activities.

70 years ago, Thursday, July 13, 1950 E. McLeod won several prizes at the Brandon Fair with his Shorthorn cattle.

60 years ago, Tuesday, July 5, 1960 Cliff Kilburn, Neepawa Councillor, sustained a painful injury when struck by a thrown ball Friday afternoon at the Fair Grounds. Mr Kilburn was serving as a base umpire in the senior baseball tourney when the accident occurred.

In the game between Oakland Braves and a local aggregation, the Hungry Nine, Mr. Kilburn was in

the path of a throw by an Oakland infieldier. Rushed to Neepawa hospital, he was found to have suffered from a broken jaw…

The accident occurred when the Braves infielder picked up a roller near the first base side and, with a runner on third, apparently tried to throw home to cut off the baserunner at the plate. Only a few feet away, Mr. Kilburn was struck in the face with the throw.

Marianne Betz, daughter if Mr. and Mrs. Frank Betz, of Holboro, left July 1 to begin a nine week tour of Europe arranged by the International Youth Hostels. The tour will visit England, France, Italy, Austria, Yugoslavia, Sw it z e r l a n d , We s t Germany, Belgium and Holland. In addition, Miss Betz plans to visit other places after the tour is concluded. A Neepawa Collegiate graduate in 1955, Miss Betz has been nursing at Pine Falls since graduating from the St. Boniface Hospital School of Nursing in 1958.

50 years ago, Thursday, July 2, 1970 Clem Ferris, of Portage

Flooding could delay NGCC Senior Open

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

T he m a s s ive stor m which passed t hrough Western Manitoba over the weekend has thrown the Neepawa Golf & Country Club’s ( NGCC) Senior Open into uncertainty.

The event is scheduled for Monday, July 6, but might have to be postponed due to some f looding issues on the course.

Several holes ended up underwater on Monday, June 29, due to f lash f looding. While the course’s drainage system is designed to handle storms, the sheer and sudden force behind this system was simply too much to handle all at once.

NGCC general man-

ager and CPGA golf pro Landon Cameron told the Banner & Press that there is still a chance that they might be able to play the tournament on the scheduled date, but it will be very dependent upon the weather conditions over the next few days. He also noted that maintenance and groundskeeping crew immediately sprung into action once the water receded slightly on Tuesday.

A decision on the Open was made after the Banner & Press publication deadline. An update, once it is available, will appear on the NGCC’s social media.

If this one day tournament goes ahead on Monday, it will feature some of the top senior golfers from across the province. The

day will contain a few extra safety protocols in place.

“It will not be a shotgun start this year. Instead, we’ll have designated tee times for participants to ensure that physical distancing can be done,” said Cameron.

Each year, the NGCC Senior Open is capped at around 144 participants.

For this year’s event, Cameron noted that, as of June 29, there were about 16 spots left for players to sign up. If the NGCC Senior Open goes ahead on Monday, July 6, tee times will be between 9:00 a.m. and 1 p.m. Those interested in additional details are asked to contact the pro-shop at (204) 476-5711.

la Prairie, was the winner of the old-time fiddlers contest, an event so popular last year that it was brought back as a permanent feature of the Fair. Ten fiddlers participated in the contest held on the small stage set up back of the No. 2 baseball diamond. Harold Ishenberg was emcee for the contest. He and Bill Taylor were co-directors of the feature.

40 years ago, Thursday, July 3, 1980 Thirteen youngsters, eager to learn more about bicycle safety, participated in the bicycle safety course last Thursday.

30 years ago, Tuesday, July 3, 1990 The Neepawa Lions Club now has 40 members.

20 years ago, Monday, July 3, 2000 P roject M i l len n iu m wrapped up last Thursday as Neepawa Collegiate graduated its Class of 2000.

The 81 graduates raised over $10,0 0 0, money that will go toward the TransCanada Trail and

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Marianne Betz, as pictured in the July 5, 1960 edition of the Banner & Press. Betz was to go on tour to other countries for nine weeks.

juvenile diabetes research…

Juvenile diabetes is the fastest-growing disease among young Canadians,

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Celebrating an unforgettable graduation year

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Neepawa Area Collegiate TAYLOR LAW students celebrated OFFICE graduation on Saturday, 269 June 27, with a ceremony Hamilton and parade. Many also Street took pictures at Riverbend Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 (pictured top left). The Charles D. Taylor B.A., LLB. parade was escorted by Charles D. Taylor B.A., LLB. Michael J. Davids, B.A., LLB. RCMP Sgt. Mark Morehouse Michael J. Davids, B.A., LLB. Sarah J. Fast, B. Comm. and Neepawa fire chief J.D. PH: (Hons), 476-2336 Yves Guillas (pictured right, 204-476-2336 second from top).

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Water levels high in many Westman communities

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

PHOTOS BY JOHN DRINKWATER

Top left: Crews worked to stack sandbags around businesses in Minnedosa, such as Four Seasons Repair on Armitage Avenue, as the water rose in the streets on Monday, June 29. Bottom left: Tanner’s Crossing Park in Minnedosa was submerged in the flood on Monday.

Right: On Monday, June 29, the water was all the way to the foundation of Stoney Creek School at Riverbend Park in Neepawa, but by Tuesday, it had crept back down. The water’s highest point can still be seen along the base of the tree.

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Neepawa’s Town Council has approved construction of a new day service building for Touchwood Park. Arleigh Wilson, the executive director of Touchwood Park Association Inc., recently asked for approval on the construction of a new institutional care facility at 451 Commerce Street E. The existing building was placed on the property back in 1970. That structure had originally been located at the former airbase near Portage la Prairie.

Wilson, who spoke on behalf of the request at a council meeting on Tues-

day, June 23, noted that the approval would “allow Touchwood Park to move forward with the day service building that has been in our plans for some time.”

Wilson added that while the existing structure has served its purpose quite well, the time has come to upgrade.

“Without this new building, we will not be able to accommodate some of the individuals’ needs and therefore, have to refuse some services. And that’s not part of Touchwood Park,” said Wilson.

After a short review of the request, Council approved the by-law variances needed to allow for the construction

of the new building. Work on the structure is expected to begin in August and will require an eight to 10 month build. The existing building will remain in place until the new building is completed and will then be torn down.

Touchwood is a nonprofit charitable organization that was first established back in the 1963 as the first rural association for persons with development disabilities in Manitoba.

Touchwood Park supports 32 people in residential homes, with another 19 people residing independently in the community and 52 people who attend the Day Service Program.

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Glenella-Lansdowne SW 2-18-11............................................. 80 SE 2-18-11............................................. 130 Hamiota SE 14-15-23 .......................................... 91 Harrison-Park SW 13-19-22 ........................................... 62 N ½ 12-18-21......................................... 176 SE 12-19-21 .......................................... 103 SE 13-18-20 ............................................ 79 SE 3-18-19 .............................................. 88 SE 24-17-20 ............................................ 81 NE 9-18-19 ............................................ 103 Minto-Odanah NE 16-15-18 ............................................ 89 SW 23-14-18 ......................................... 106 NW 21-13-17 ......................................... 120 NW 29-13-17 ......................................... 104 N ½ 12-14-18......................................... 128 SW 2-14-18 ............................................. 66 SE 36-13-18 ............................................ 54 N ½ 32-13-18......................................... 173 SW 5-14-17 ............................................. 89 SW 29-15-17 ........................................... 72 SW 6-14-17 ........................................... 100 NE 2-14-18 .............................................. 95

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Oakview SE 1-14-20 .............................................. 83 NW 8-14-22 ........................................... 103 Prairie View SE 21, SW 22-18-26.............................. 174 *S ½ 24-16-26 ....................................... 200 S ½ 15-14-26 ......................................... 100 Riding Mountain West NE 16-19-27 ............................................ 87 NW 13-19-27 ........................................... 46 NE 13-19-27 ............................................ 19 NE 12-19-27 ............................................ 32 Riverdale SE 26-12-20 ............................................ 86 Rossburn SW 16-20-24 ......................................... 106 SW 31-19-23 ........................................... 93 Westlake Gladstone NW 17-17-10 ......................................... 153 Yellowhead SW 20-18-21 ........................................... 43 NW 35-16-24 .......................................... 72 * This parcel is for sale interested parties please call Ian at 204 761-7169.

▪ Tenders close at noon on July 6, 2020. Tender to be made on a PER FIELD basis, based on a July 20th cutting date. Acres provided are an estimate only – bidders are urged to inspect the fields prior to bidding. Foot access only is permitted for field inspection.

▪ Bid sheets, special provisions and detailed ortho images of properties can be found at www.ducks.ca/resources/landowners or through the DUC office in Brandon.

▪ Producers wishing to submit a sealed bid or fax bid or email bid should complete the Bid Sheet and provide their name, phone number and price PER FIELD for the parcel(s) on which they are bidding. Envelope, fax or email subject line should be marked “Tender”.

▪ Highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. Bids under $500.00 may not be accepted.

▪ Payment will be due upon notification of a successful bid. Field access will not be permitted until receipt of payment – NO EXCEPTIONS

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OWNER(S): COOL SPRING COLONY LTD. (2-81 HOLDING CO. LTD.) APPLICANT(S): PROPOSAL: To authorize the development of: A 31,000 sq. ft. Broiler Barn and a 12,480 sq. ft. Multi-Purpose Barn with the intent to expand the broiler operation to 96,000 animals (480 Animal Units), and add 500 layers, 400 ducks and 4 dairy cows which would together result in a mixed operation totaling 1218 A.U. an overall increase of 174 Animal Units so that it complies with the R.M. of Minto Zoning By-law no. 2/04 AREA AFFECTED: SW ¼ 24-16-17 WPM LOCATION: 96079 Road 93W. Approximately 5.5 miles east of PR 262 on Municipal Road 93W, on the north side of road. This is approximately 8 miles (12.8 km.) north and east of Minnedosa and 5 miles (8 km.) east of the village of Clanwilliam.

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Assiniboine Community College campuses are located on traditional territories of treaty No.1 and Treaty No.2, the shared traditional lands of Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, Dene and Anishinabek/Ojibwe peoples, and the homeland of the Metis Nation.

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Here and there Carberry students donate to non-profits

By Brianna Renwick CACF

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Grads Rachel Penner and Jayme Dyck rode in a horse-drawn carriage for the Carberry Collegiate grad parade.

By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press • Sandhills Golf and Country Club hosted an open men’s tournament Saturday, June 20, with 65 golfers. Championship flight winners were Brodie Dinwoodie (70), Jason Curtis (73) and Joel Baron (76). First flight winners were Chris Cline, Matt Letkeman and Cole Lawrence (all with 86).

Topping the second flight were Jason Falk (90), Brian Salt (90) and Tony Vesey (91). Third flight top golfers were Al Felewich, Ron McCulloch and Bill Thessen (all with 97).

• Carberry Royals held an intersquad game Sunday, June 28 in preparation for their Santa Clara League opener at Austin Friday, July 3. Their home opener will be Wednesday, July 8 at 7:00 pm against the defending league champions, Portage Padres.

Other home games in the six team circuit are July 22 vs Austin A’s, July 24 vs Plumas Pirates, July 29 vs Ebb and Flow Lakers and July 31 vs Neepawa Cubs. Away games include July 7 at Plumas, July 15 at Neepawa, July 17 at Ebb and Flow and Aug. 15 at Portage. Welcome back to the “boys of summer” 2020.

• Brett Janssens received the Carberry Collegiate Cougars Male Athlete of the Year Award and Rachel Penner took the Female Athlete of the Year recognition for the second consecutive year. Janssens, an all-round athlete, excelled in volleyball, hockey, badminton, baseball, track and field and anchored the Lake Metigoshe water ski team. Penner was captain of the Zone 7 girls’ volleyball champions and a graduating provincial all-star. She also starred in fastball and the throwing events in athletics, which were cancelled this year. Rachel was also awarded the Carberry Collegiate medal and scholarship of $2,500.

• Sienna Carritt won the Governor General’s Medal and $2,500 from the Carberry and Area Community Foundation, who contributed nearly $20,000 towards Carberry Collegiate 2020 scholarships.

• In a recent discussion with Richard Manns, Beautiful Plains School Division chairperson, he alerted us to some telephone scammers in the area. These credit card scammers are professionals and quite aggressive. If they want information about your credit card or direct you to purchase gift cards, please call your financial institution immediately.

• The Manns family often hosts international students and this year, Alex Garcia, from Spain, was the lucky student.

When Alex arrived, he planned to leave with a Grade 12 Manitoba diploma. Later, he learned that he lacked Grade 11 English and History credits. With the help of principal, Bruce McCallum, Alex was able to earn the two extra credits online, plus his regular Grade 12 credits.

“He worked his butt off,” stated Mr. Manns. He was able to receive his diploma with fellow student Broni Manns, who had a 93 per cent average, from division chairperson, Richard Manns.

The Manns family bid farewell to Garcia July 1, when he flew from Winnipeg to Madrid, Spain. He plans to attend university back home, but did make a positive impact in Carberry.

Ariana Copelli, another international student, left June 27 for northern Italy via Winnipeg, Montreal, Brussels and Milan. She had a wonderful year here with her host family, Rachel and Doug McCutchin, and really loved skiing and graduation. “It was awesome,” stated the remarkable young lady, who left Wellwood at 4:30 am.

This year, the Carberry Collegiate Grade 10 Life Work Planning class, led

by Mrs. Raegan Dyck, was given $2,000 from the Carberry & Area Community Foundation, to grant to local non-profit charities within Carberry and surrounding area.

COVID-19 prevented these students from participating in the “regular” Youth in Philanthropy (YiP) activities, but when Mrs. Dyck’s class was presented with the opportunity to meet virtually to carry out the program, they jumped at the chance to make a difference in the community of Carberry and Area!

This year, the class chose to grant their funds to three worthy recipients- the Art Sear Park, the Carberry Food Bank and the Carberry Personal Care Home You should be very proud of yourselves, Grade 10!

Thank you for showing such pride in your community and thank you Mrs. Dyck for helping to instill a love of community and philanthropy in your students!

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YiP students Talen Graham, Johnny Meyers and Matthew Salyn present Jolene Balciunas with a $1,000 cheque for the Art Sear Park play structure development fundraising committee.

Y iP par ticipant s A llie Lavich and Matthew Salyn present Erin Gessner and Debbie Rea with a cheque for $328 to purc has e E-pet s for Care Home residents.

YiP students Talen Graham, Camron Bollman, Johnny Meyers, Warner Wright, Kylan Aitken, Matthew Salyn and Celia Boganes present Carberry Food Cupboard volunteers Myrna Wells and Hazel McMillan with a $672 cheque.

Carberry Collegiate graduate awards Submitted Carberry Collegiate Margaret Araya: Falk Pharmacy Health Sciences Scholarship of $1,500.

Maria Bock: Beautiful Plains School Division ( BPSD) Scholarship of $650.

Jennifer Brauer: DeWinton I.O.D.E. Scholarship of $500.

Ashley Brown: Carberry Firef ighters Scholarship of $500; Joyce Robinson Memorial Bursary for Medicine, sponsored by the Carberry and Area Community Foundation (CACF), of $500.

Sienna Carritt: D & R Forbes Education Assistance, sponsored by the CACF, of $600; Governor General’s Medal, sponsored by the CACF, of $2,500.

Zoe Cupples: Carberry Collegiate Staff /CACF Award of $2,000.

Tia Dahmer: Chown Scholarship of $1,000; Mrs.

A.K. Inspector Butcher Scholarship of $1,317.50.

Carson Dickson: Dale Jerome Memorial Bursary of $200.

Jordan Donais: Yellowhead Roadrunners’ Scholarship of $300.

Jayme Dyck: Class of 2019 Scholarship of $800.

Tristan Dyck: The Carberry Masonic Lodge #29 Award, sponsored by the CACF, of $2,000.

Jazlyn Enns: Arts Council Scholarship of $300.

Jordyn Erickson: Carberry Collegiate Spirit Award, sponsored by Westoba Credit Union, of $500.

Noah Gosselin: Shilo and Region Service Club of $500.

Logan Ingram: Carberry Legion Branch 153 Bursary of $500 Brett Janssens: BPSD Scholarship of $650.

D ust i n M acGregor : S a nd h i l l s E lec t r ic & Mechanical Scholarship of $1,000.

Broni Manns: H MS Insurance Scholarship of $200.

Whitely McDonald: RM of North Cypress-Langford Scholarship of $500.

Tanner Olmstead: Heritage Co-op Scholarship of $500; 4H Beef Club Scholarship, sponsored by the CACF, of $700.

Jayme Paddock: Quenton Meyer’s Gauthier Memorial Award of $500; Town of Carberry Scholarship of $500; Edith Elice Stevens Education Assistance Award, sponsored by the CACF, of $1,500.

Rachel Penner: Jack Lupton Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by the CACF, of $600; Carberry Collegiate Medal and Scholarship, sponsored by the CACF, of $2,500.

Leon Prudnikov: Applied Arts, Trades and Technology Award, sponsored by the CACF, of $2,000.

Josie Reynolds: Mrs. A.K. Inspector Butcher

Scholarship of $1,317.50.

Jackson Salyn: Westman Communications Group Scholarship of $500.

Holly Staples: CC/Pat Lupton Memorial Scholarship of $750.

Alex Senchuk: T. Roy and Edith Bailey Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by the CACF, of $2,000.

Samantha Vidnes: Edith Elice Stevens Education Assistance Award, sponsored by the CACF, of $1,500.

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Our employees sent us these photos of their loved ones who have just graduated from High School. We want to wish all graduates from the HyLife team an exciting 2020 graduation, as well as all those in the province, country, and around the world. Don’t let COVID-19 take away from the excitement of this huge accomplishment. All the best in your future!

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