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Cash donated to Neepawa Fire Hall Money will go towards the purchase of new water rescue equipment

By Eoin Devereux

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The Neepawa Volunteer Fire Department has received a bit of unexpected, but appreciated support from a local business.

On Thursday, July 30, Neepawa Fire Chief Yves Guillas was presented with a cheque for $2,750, which was raised through an initiative recently instigated

by Gill & Schmall Agencies.

Guillas told the Banner & Press that the fire department appreciates the support and will find a good use for that money.

“It’s great for us. It’s ideal.

It allows us to pursue the purchasing of more equipment and keep everything up-to-date,” said Guillas.

“This will go towards our water rescue, some new wetsuits, because the existing equipment is getting a little outdated. So, with any luck, that’s the direction we’re going to go with this donation.”

The fundraising effort also brought in $7,500, which was split between the

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

From left: Mitch Hutton, investment funds advisor with Gill & Schmall Agencies; Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op general manager and town councillor Brian Hedley; Gill & Schmall co-owner and investment funds advisor Don Schmall; Neepawa Fire Department chief Yves Guillas; Gill & Schmall co-owner and investment funds advisor Brad Walker; and Neepawa Home Hardware co-owner and town councillor Darryl Gerrard.

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Since 1988

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ment during the most critical hours of the flooding fight.

Additional individual credits at those two stores have also been set up for several property owners, who were impacted by flood

damage. The Minnedosa Fire Department has also received a donation, through Minnedosa Insurance, who are a subsidiary of Gill & Schmall.

Mitch Hutton, of Gill

& Schmall Agencies, said that they just felt as though they needed to support all these groups in some way, for stepping up when it mattered most.

“Just as part of the flood-

ing rebuild and support effort, we wanted to give back to the community and to help those who helped out. We were also looking for different ways to help those who were affected,” Hutton said.

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Tim Hortons Camp Day returns COVID case linked to Minnedosa to Neepawa and area business

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Your next cup of coffee could help to change a child’s life for the better.

Although it has arrived a little later than usual on the calendar, Tim Hortons annual Camp Day program is back once again. The initiative sees participating restaurants selling bracelets, with the proceeds going towards sending local youth between the ages of 12 to 16, from disadvantaged circumstances, to one of seven camps across North America.

As well, on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 100 per cent of all hot coffee and iced coffee sales will also be directed to that project.

Neepawa Tim Hortons manager Lilieth Bowen said this annual fundraiser is something that the restaurants are quite proud to be a part of.

“Normally, this would happen in June, but due to COVID-19, we’ve been forced to reschedule, but it was still something [Tim Hortons] wanted to generate support for,” said

Bowen. “The reason we are still going ahead with this is to help those kids who, perhaps don’t have that confidence in themselves.

When they go to camp, they learn a lot. They learn to be confident. We’ve received letters from participants saying how beneficial the whole experience was.”

In order to accommodate some of the restrictions still in place due to COVID-19, special community guests and leaders, who normally help serve on that day, will not go behind the counters.

Instead, a few outdoor guest participation events will be planned, with safe physical distancing practices in effect.

Along with the festivities planned for Aug. 12, another event is being prepared for a few days in advance. On Saturday, Aug. 8, a yard sale has been scheduled for between 9:00 a.m and 4:00 p.m. Tim Hortons is asking for donations from the community of items for the sale. All the proceeds will go to the Tim Hortons Foundation to help send kids to camp. Anyone interested in donating is asked to drop

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

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The perspective from Tim Hortons Camp Day in Neepawa, back in 2019. This cup of coffee was one of many purchased that day, which helped the Neepawa Tims raise $2,092 through the local campaign.

off their items at the Tim Hortons in Neepawa anytime before Aug. 7.

Over the past four decades, the Tim Hortons

Foundation Camps have helped more than 295,000 youth. In 2019, Camp Day raised more than $12.3 million.

Franklin Memorial Hall receives support from Beautiful Plains Community Foundation

A recent conf irmation of a COVID-19 case in t he P ra ir ie Mount a i n Health region has been linked to a business in Minnedosa. On Thursday, July 30, online chatter began to circulate information regarding a hand written sign posted on the door of Blazers Mini-Mart. The posting simply said “CLOSED. Due to possible exposure to COVID-19.”

That same day, during the Manitoba government’s daily COVID bulletin, it was announced t hat t here were t wo new cases in the Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) reg ion. M i n nedosa i s part of Prairie Mountain, though the province does not indicate any specif ic locations in its normal reporting of cases. The next day, on Friday, July 31, two additional new cases were also identif ied within the Prairie Mountain Health region.

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much comment online by individuals on the case within the region, there had been no direct public comment by the business ow ner s or c on f i r me d employees. On Friday, July 31, however, Public health off icials with the prov ince adv ised t hat potent ia l ex posure to COV I D -19 may have occur red from a case id e nt i f ie d a t B l a z e r s Mini Mart in Minnedosa, on Ju ly 25 and from a case identif ied Thursday at the Asian Spices of Brandon, 437A 10th St, Brandon, on July 22 and 23.

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With 100 years comes a lot of maintenance and the Franklin Memorial Hall committee knows that first hand. The committee planned to celebrate the

hall’s centennial this year, but the plans were thwarted

by COVID-19. However, that hasn’t stopped the building from aging and the committee from keeping it standing. Most recently, they finished redoing some of the brickwork, as some

cracks had begun to spread across the outside.

To help pay for this project, they recently received a significant grant from the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation and the provincial Build 150 program. On Thurs-

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Sandhills Casino Large variety of wares at weekend sales back in business

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After more than four months of being closed down, Sandhills Casino near Carberry is back up and running, with a number of notable differences. Because Phase 4 allowed for Manitoba casinos to reopen as of July 26, many around the province have opened their doors, while adhering to all the health and safety guidelines laid out by the government.

Frank McGwire, marketing manager and day shift casino manager for Sandhills, stated that there will be a lot of changes people notice when they come to the facility. “There are changes, but they’re all to comply with COVID-19 regulations,” he explained.

The casino normally has a capacity of 1,100, but because of the 30 per cent capacity cap, they can only allow 300 patrons and 30 staff in the building at one time. “We’ve come close [to capacity], but not so close that we’ve had to worry about it,” McGwire said. He added that the turnout so far has been pretty good for the current situation and they’re glad they haven’t had to turn anyone away. “We would hate to have people waiting outside.”

When visitors first come in, they will notice changes right away. There will be hand sanitizer and masks available at the door, although masks are not compulsory.

There is plexiglass installed at the front desk and the refreshment station now has a staff member there, so it’s no longer self-serve.

As for games, all table games have been removed, as having several people around a table makes it almost impossible to physically distance. Where the table games used to be, slot machines have been moved in, to allow them to be spaced out from one another. The buffet restaurant is also closed and has some slot machines moved in to utilize the space. Even though they have spread the slot machines out over more space, McGwire explained that they have still had to reduce the number in use from about 355 to 200 machines, to comply with provincial regulations.

The lounge is open, however, it only has a capacity of 68 people with the restrictions now, so there will be no live entertainment for the time being. Food and drink is still available in the lounge and tables have been rearranged to allow for more distance between patrons being seated.

McGwire noted that they have more staff on the floor in the casino right now, acting as safety ambassadors.

These staff members will be constantly cleaning surfaces, especially the gaming machines. McGwire added that they have abbreviated their hours of operation. The shortened hours allows for staff to clean the whole facility overnight.

Despite the restrictions and challenges of these COVID-19 times, McGwire said that he’s glad they can be open again and people can get out and do some different things. “It’s nice to see people getting back out and getting back to some form of normalcy.”

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think we need to realize that the COVID-19 situation is real, but it shouldn’t be as scary as the media and government make it out to be. To listen to the media, one would assume that the world is coming to an end very soon. The world is not coming to an end, at least not due to C-19 or Donald Trump or Justin Trudeau.

Most people realize that COVID-19 is a flu that can be fatal, but usually only to people who are already sick. People can get it without symptoms and at the other extreme, relatively healthy people have been known to die. C-19 is a serious situation, for sure, but some perspective is needed, perspective more than fear.

Manitoba stats show that there have been eight C-19 deaths since it became apparent in March of this year. Over a 20 year average, around 10,000 people die of all causes per year. It’s actually closer to 11,000 deaths per year in 2019, as the population grows.

So even if the C-19 death rate continues, the number of deaths due to COVID-19 is still very, very small in Manitoba.

To the credit of the Manitoba government, Manitoba Health and all Manitobans, C-19 has been handled pretty well.

Manitoba has benefited from being fairly thinly populated, even sparsely populated in many areas. Our care homes are pretty well run and they know how to handle a flu outbreak. The C-19 events will no doubt sharpen the focus on how to best care for the elderly and vulnerable. Borders should be kept closed for travel to and from C-19 hotspots for a while longer. That makes sense.

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Ken Waddell be allowed, with precautions.

Schools and universities should be fully opened up. In my opinion, it’s silly to anticipate that students should have to wear masks. Washing hands is good, not being in each other’s face (literally) is also a good thing.

Stay home if you are sick and if a parent doesn’t have care available at home for a sick kid, then there needs to be arrangements in the workplace so a parent can stay home if at all possible.

I do wish that the official C-19 reporting was more precise, but let it be first said that no matter how many C-19 cases are reported, it’s the hospitalizations that really matter. The number of cases in Manitoba that have been hospitalized has been minimal.

The number of positive tests per 100 tests has been minimal.

What is needed is location. The province screwed up a bit by not saying where cases were located.

That should have been done from the outset. To say that a case happened in Prairie Mountain Health Region is silly. PMH stretches from the US border to Swan River and from Arden to the Saskatchewan border. It would have been much better to announce where cases actually happened. If, for example, a case happened in Reston, there is little need for anyone from Dauphin

to be concerned about possible contact.

When a PMH case was announced, everyone was placed into fear mode and that was unnecessary. Some businesses have been named and that may be helpful so that people who might have had contact can be on the alert for symptoms. Instead of naming some businesses and some Hutterite colonies, the province should have named every case location by town.

I have a lot more faith in the so-called herd immunity than I do in a potential vaccine. We know that people do build up immunity to viruses. What should be questioned is how effective are f lu vaccines. Reports on their effectiveness varies greatly.

Vaccine development is a game of guesswork at best.

C-19 is by no means the biggest threat to life, not even close. It’s time to do all that is practical, but the current over-reaching is not always helpful. It is actually proving to be harmful in many cases, be it medically or psychologically.

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special guest column this week by my sister, Bea: Three years ago, a friend asked me to write a book about aging. It was to be a reference book for those of us PAST menopause. Yes, Virginia, there is HOMEBODIES a long and vital life after menopau s e. O nc e your memor y comes back and the hot flushes Rita Friesen go, you have a life that’s as full as your life before, this time, not encumbered by children, but by care for your parents who are aging. But that is another whole story.

You have a life, after menopause, but odd things start to happen to you. For example, your ear lobes start to grow and your nose gets bigger and your feet get wider. At least that happens to many women.

What my friend wanted to know was this: Is it normal for your ear lobes to grow? Is it normal for your nose to get bigger? She wanted a reference book listing age related changes, with a comment on the extent to which each change was normal and at what stage the change should be taken to a doctor.

The book was to be a medium size volume, with a page for each item, a personal story by a woman about each change and then a doctor’s comment on the normalcy, or otherwise, of the change.

Then there was to be a brief section on what could be done to prevent further change and/or damage.

Examples of personal stories would vary. An example would be a woman who noticed that her teeth were slightly protruding, for example. Another woman’s story on how her moustache became more visible as her eyebrows became sparser and eyelashes shorter.

Or a woman’s story about how her glasses were a necessary accessory that defined her face rather than just a way of seeing (as she had lasik surgery and didn’t really need glasses).

The doctor was then to comment on the normalcy of the change and suggest when it should be attended to by a doctor. I was not about to rely on Dr. Google for this part of the book.

The last section was to be some way of dealing with the change.

Pills and exercise for osteoporosis; hearing aids for loss of hearing; botox for wrinkles; surgery for replacing hips and knees; braces for protruding teeth; a podiatrist for changes in feet and so on. Though it’s clear that gravity always wins and death is inevitable, there are ways of staving off the ravages of time. (Though short of a wig, there is little that can be done about thinning hair). And nothing short of a miracle will shrink earlobes.

I intended to start at the top of the woman and go down to her feet. I also intended to put this on a website so digital literates could access it with no need to buy the book. Don’t you think this would be a marvellous book/website? I do. But I won’t be writing it. I had listed over 50 different things that could change and I hadn’t done anything about mental changes (loss of friends, libido, freedom of thought, to name three off the top of my head) or all the internal organs that can go wrong with their appropriate symptoms. Much as I would love to write the book, I can’t. It’s too depressing and at my age, one of the last things I need to be is depressed.

Batwing arms and loss of taste buds to go along with the big ear lobes, anyone?

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What’s right about holidays?

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n my lifetime, my definition of “holidays” has changed significantly.

During my years in public school, my summers were spent working on our family farm. In all those years, I only remember one actual vacation. We took the occasional day off, but our priority was taking care of our land and livestock.

That was full-time work for my parents, my brothers and me.

My college summers were spent as a student pastor of a church in Red Deer, Alberta.

Once I entered the work force, long weekends and at least two weeks’ vacation became part of each year.

That changed in 2000, when I left full-time church ministry and began my career as a writer and transition minister. Now I divide my time between my home office and my part-time job.

Hours in each location vary, depending on the work load.

Time off comes whenever my schedule allows for it, which has been quite often since Mar. 15.

This year, thanks to

tember with the school system?

David says it so beautifully in Psalm 34:4 “I sought the Lord, and He answered me. He delivered me from all my fears.”

We need to be tough and remember that God will bring this to pass and His name will be glorified. Let us bring all our fears to the Lord this week.

Neil Strohschein COVID-19, our travelling plans had to be postponed indefinitely. Family gatherings were smaller. Trips to Brandon were less frequent.

Gas prices were the lowest they’ve been in years, but we had nowhere to go. We stayed home, we stayed safe and we used the time off to complete needed projects around our house.

This past July 1 was memorable, but for a different reason. Heavy rains and extensive low-land flooding brought out the best Canadian spirit in those who live in Neepawa and the surrounding communities.

Those who didn’t have to work on that day rolled up their sleeves and helped fill sandbags. An appeal for trucks to help deliver sandbags brought dozens to the Public Works Shop— more

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even bother about wearing them. I have some in my purse and also some antiseptic wipes in case I need them and I still try to limit my shopping and going to the post office. Most people try to be careful when they go out and on holidays.

Are we adjusting slowly to a different way of life?

A big concern now is what will be happening in Sep-

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Observation oday, I am wondering what I need to w r ite about.

Should it be the weather?

It has been beautiful and war m here, even hot.

Maybe some of us will com-

than enough to help protect vulnerable homes.

Canada Day gave residents in our communities the opportunity to come together, work together and help each other help those in need. We celebrated what it means to be Canadians by doing what Canadians do best— giving our time, talent and treasure to ease the suffering or misfortune of a neighbour or friend.

Holidays, however long or short they may be, give us time to focus on things that are more important than work. We can spend time together as families, working on projects at home or taking in an outdoor activity that we enjoy.

Holidays give us time to visit with friends. We can enjoy a back yard barbecue, a picnic in the park or just a

walk along those trails that haven’t been damaged by floods. And, if given the opportunity, we can help them complete projects that they cannot complete on their own. Being a good neighbour and lending a helping hand is always appropriate.

Most of all, holidays give us the opportunity to rest, even if it’s just for a portion of a day. We can get away from the usual daily routine and spend time reading, thinking, praying or just relaxing in a cool spot with a cold drink, watching the world go by. The next day, as we leave for work, we will find our energy renewed and our attitude improved. We will be ready to take on the challenges of the day and the rest of the week. And with our love for God renewed, we will find it much easier to love our neighbours as ourselves.

Holidays are a precious gift from God. Let’s learn to use them wisely so that they can be enjoyed by all, especially by those who have to work so the rest of us can have time off.

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These are very challenging times and I have great sympathy for parents in their upcoming decision regarding school attendance. I am wondering if any have considered the advantages of transferring to one of the small schools. When comparing the congestion of the large schools to the classroom space and the large playgrounds available in the small schools, it would seem an attractive alternative. As school buses run one direction empty, if enough students opted to go out, I am sure that our division is creative and could arrange transportation and f lexible start times.

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There’s no me in WE, Justin

Less than five years in power and Justin Trudeau and his Liberal government have been caught in another national scandal– possibly the worst one yet.

The Prime Minister handed out an almost billiondollar contract to a charity called ‘WE’ that not only had close ties to the Liberal Party, but which paid his family almost $300,000 to appear at its events and simply give a few speeches. This is the third ethics scandal where Justin Trudeau has faced a conflict of interest in the last three years. The first, when he was found guilty of accepting a paid vacation to a luxury island. And the second, when he was found guilty for his involvement in the SNC-Lavalin corruption scandal. Apology after apology after apology and Justin has failed to learn anything from his continuous mistakes.

At this point in time, we know the following about this new scandal: We know that since Justin Trudeau became prime minister, the Trudeaus have appeared at, participated in and financially benefited from dozens of WE charity events.

We know that the WE charity has acquired more than $40 million in prime Toronto real estate.

We know that there are allegations that the WE charity shares Canadians’ personal data with other organizations, including possibly the Liberal Party.

We know that the WE charity was facing financial difficulties and that they sent two separate proposals to the Trudeau government to help bail them out.

We know that no other organization was seriously considered to deliver the Canada Student Service Grant; something I believe public servants should have delivered, not a private charity.

We know that the contract was given to the WE charity’s shell company for the organization’s real estate holdings so that they could avoid any legal liability.

We know that Finance Minister Bill Morneau accepted $41,000 in illegal travel expenses from the WE charity for two luxury trips in 2017.

And we know that Justin Trudeau has repeatedly tried to use the pandemic to amass power for himself and reward his friends.

I, along with many Canadians, find it deeply disturbing that both Justin Trudeau and Bill Morneau failed to recuse themselves from cabinet discussions regarding the $900 million contract, despite them both having close family ties to the charity. It’s clear that a criminal investigation is warranted, which is why I have joined my Conservative colleagues in writing to the RCMP to encourage them to pursue this case.

While residents and businesses here in our constituency of Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa are focused on Canada’s economic recovery and getting back on their feet after these difficult times, Justin Trudeau is continuing to throw around your hard-earned taxpayer dollars as if they were Monopoly money. I believe Parliament must immediately be recalled so that we can get to the bottom of this.

I have heard from many residents who are disappointed and frustrated that the Trudeau government is involved in another massive scandal for personal gain. Many of you have questions that Justin Trudeau and his Liberal insiders still need to answer.

I can assure you that I will not rest until Canadians have the answers they deserve to Trudeau’s $900 Million Scandal.

Dan Mazier, Member of Parliament Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa

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The Great War

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226th Battalion leaving from Neepawa to serve in WWI.

The assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand on June 28, 1914 set off the events that led to WWI. Countries in Europe had been a powder keg waiting to explode and explode they did. When Britain went to war, Canada, being a colony of Britain, was automatically at war as well. Editorials, speeches and sermons from the pulpit beseeched men that it was their duty to serve King and Country in the military. Many believed it would be over by Christmas, so they joined up for a little excitement. Little did they know that four years of death and destruction lay ahead with the aid of poisonous gas, machine guns, planes and explosive shells. Four years of slaughter ended on Nov. 11, 1918, with the signing of an armistice. Manitoba’s war bill was 7,760 dead, with thousands more wounded in mind and body. When the soldiers came home, the welcome they received was not what they had expected. Many of their old jobs had been filled, work was scarce and for Manitobans, the “strike” was on. To make things worse, the Spanish flu was raging. Welcome home boys.

There was bitterness in the English-speaking Canadians that the recent immigrants did not sign up for duty. All the German-speakers or those from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, especially Ukrainians, were deemed disloyal. Canada interned 1,000 of Manitoba’s Ukrainians and German speaking people for little or no reason except their ethnicity. The Manitoba Mennonites faced discrimination for their refusal to sign up for fighting overseas.

Wartime propaganda tried to shame men into enlisting by questioning their loyalty and their manhood.

Camp Sewell, a military training camp, was built west of Carberry. Extensive trench systems, grenade and rifle ranges and military structures were built. In 1915, the camp’s name was changed to “Camp Hughes”, in honour of Major-General Sam Hughes, Canada’s Minister of Militia and Defence at the time. During the war years, many men lived there in tents while training for overseas.

In the Beautiful Plains War Echo, published by the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire, it states, “Boys from Beautiful Plains were to be found in every department of the army service. While the majority were in the infantry, some were to be found in the air service, on the Headquarters staff, as Cavalry, in transportation, machine gun and heavy artillery; and wherever they were found were the best of soldiers. Two of our boys, Robert and John Wemyss, had the honour to belong to the famous 60th Battery of Canadian Field Artillery, which was acknowledged to be one of the best fighting units in the Canadian Army.”

Some of the names that appear on the honour roll are Joe Ames, from Birnie; Nursing sister, Alice Coad, from Eden; D. Wark, from Franklin; V. Stonehouse, from Brookdale; Carl Ore, from Franklin; J.H. Crandell, from Kelwood; Ernest Ford, from Arden; Carmen Gardiner, from Riding Mountain; S. McKinnon, from Keyes; and Stanley Robinson, from Neepawa.

During the war, the women banded together to form Red Cross Societies. They fund raised, knit socks, hats and mitts, made bandages, jams, pickles and cakes to send to the boys overseas. They were asked to sacrifice by rationing sugar, flour, butter, eggs and meats so the men overseas had enough. Posters were put up to remind them– “WE ARE SAVING YOU- YOU SAVE FOOD.” Their sacrifice was greater than food; they sacrificed their sons and husbands. They came together at train stations to see the men off and celebrated together when they came home.

Canadian war cake from an old 1914 cookbook 2 cups brown sugar 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. hot water 2 cups hot water 1 tsp. cinnamon 3 cups flour 2 Tbsps. lard 1 tsp. cloves 1 lb. raisins, cut up 1 tsp. soda Bring to a boil the first seven ingredients in a pot. Turn down the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Cool. Add the soda in the 1 tsp. of hot water. Add to the raisins. Stir in the flour.

Bake in two loaf pans at 325° for 45 minutes or until baked all the way through.

Blueberry cake in time for blueberry season 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. salt 1/3 cup softened butter 1 cup sugar 1 cup sour cream 2 cups blueberries 1 egg 2 cups flour 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 cup white sugar Cream butter and sugar together. Mix together the egg, vanilla, lemon juice and sour cream. Stir the baking soda, salt and flour together. Add the sour cream mix in alternately with the flour mix, ending with the flour. Gently stir in the blueberries. Spread the batter into a lightly greased 9x9 inch pan. Mix the sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle over the batter. Bake in a preheated 350⁰F oven for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Enjoy.

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This image of the Neepawa Manufacturing Co. was run in the July 17 edition of the Banner & Press, asking the public to share any details they might have about the company.

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

tors are D. Gardiner, Jas. Gardiner, Robert Connell, John Wemyss, Jno. Crawford, J. H. Howden and W. J. Hamilton. This company has taken over the patents, premises and machinery of the Gardiner Brothers and will continue and extend the business.”

David Gardiner met a rather unexpected end.

According to an Aug. 18, 1908 Neepawa Press entry, the tragedy came shortly after receiving a trim from a barber. During the trim, which was received a week prior to the issue date, the barber accidentally nicked his chin. The resulting slight abrasion seemed insignificant at the time.

However, over the course of that past Saturday through Monday, it had become known that it was far more serious than initially thought. Medical treatment was sought for the painful wound, his face and body reportedly greatly swollen, with recovery doubtful.

He was in critical condition with blood poisoning.

An obituary for him was printed in the Aug. 25 edition that year.

The obituar y reads: “The funeral of D.R. Gardiner took place yesterday afternoon with Masonic honors and followed to the grave by an unusually large number of people. On the previous Monday, he was driving through the district attending to business with no apparent ailment, but blood poisoning developed in a small cut on his chin and baffled all the efforts of his physician to check its progress. He died on Saturday afternoon at the age of 43 years, 4 months and 23 days. Deceased was a man of considerable genius, being inventor and patentee of several improvements to the wind-stacker (Gardiner Blower) and other machines now being made by the Neepawa Manufacturing Company. Latterly, Mr. Gardiner had been doing a very successful insurance business. He was an excouncillor of the town and prominent in sport and fraternal societies. He leaves a wife and five children.”

It is not known at this time just how long the business operated, or what became of James Gardiner.

Thanks to a call from Darlene Perret, the Neepawa Banner & Press now has more information to put to the Neepawa Manufacturing Co. photo that ran in the July 17 edition of the paper. Darlene Perret has relation to David and James Gardiner, who were the owners of the company, and has discovered this information while researching her family history.

Originally, the company held the brothers’ names and was located near Eden.

The following entry in the Neepawa Register, dated Nov. 29, 1900, would mark the company’s move to Neepawa: “Mr. Dav id Gardiner, of Eden, has moved into town and intends shortly commencing the manufacturing of his threshing machine blower, which has proven such a success the past season. Mr. Gardiner expects to have about 200 ready for next year’s work and is confident as his machine comes to be better known, the demand therefore will exceed the supply.”

T he ma nu fact u r i ng company must have met success, as an entry in the Dr. Perkins Greg Perkins Dr. Greg Neepawa Press, dated Feb. Dr. Derek Papegnies Dr. Derek Papegnies 9, 1906 reads: “A joint stock Optometrists company with a capital of Optometrists $50,000 in 500 shares of $100 each, to be known as ‘Neepawa Manufactur- (Neepawa & District Wellness Centre) Beautiful Plains Community Medical Inc. & District Wellness Centre) Beautiful(Neepawa Plains Community Medical Clinic Inc.Clinic ing Company’ has been chartered by the Provincial For appointment please please call: call: Government to do busi-For appointment ness in this province, with headquarters in Neepawa.

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1980: McCreary riders take off at annual rodeo

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press 110 years ago, Friday, August 5, 1910 The C.N.R. steamfitters strike is settled.

The Winnipeg Fish Company’s cold storage plantatSelkirkwasdestroyed by fire on Tuesday.

The strike of Grand Trunk railway conductors and trainmen has been settled and the men go back to work.

Fire destroyed 26 cars in t he C.N.R. yards, Winnipeg, on Monday night and carmen on strike are suspected of incendiarism.

The women in Norway are now in a position to have their own way about public affairs. All adult women have been granted the privilege of municipal suffrage. This adds 250,000 women voters to the lists, and the number of women voters exceed men by 14,000, it is said.

Portage la Prairie citizens have abandoned hope of getting any water into their Crescent Lake this year.

They have had a lot of dam trouble all summer.

100 years ago, Friday, August 6, 1920 Twenty Chicago radicals have been imprisoned for advocating for the curtailment of capitalistic greed.

Italy and Greece refuse to make peace with Turkey.

90 years ago, Tuesday, August 9, 1930 Canada’s population is estimated at 9,934,500.

80 years ago, Tuesday, August 6, 1940 Hungary has banned the publication of any anti-Nazi news.

A further contingent of Canadian Active Service Force reached England this week, the largest yet to cross the Atlantic.

German bombers dropped leaflets containing Hitler’s speech for peace on England last week. This was the first German pamphlet bombardment in the war.

The American National Broadcasting company representative has arrived

in London. He reported that to assume that the Nazis would be content with anything short of world conquest would be to make the same mistake Poland did at the time of Munich.

He says that Nazi openly boast that when Hitler completes his conquests that no German would have to black his own boots.

70 years ago, Thursday, August 10, 1950 Neepawa is on the map in more ways than one. In a recent conversation with the president of United Grain Growers Limited at Edmonton, the UGG grain facilities here were described as: “one of the best outlets of our system.”

Mr. J. E. Brownlee, K.C., spoke enthusiastically of Neepawa and district as one of the finest grain producers in Canada, and of their elevator facilities here as among the best. (Take a bow, Vince Piett.)

60 years ago, Friday, August 5, 1960 The work of making tests of the water at the new lake must go on, even though a temporary source of water supply has been found for the present in Park Lake. It is expected it won’t be too long before the new lake supply will be cut in again by the Town employees.

50 years ago, Thursday, August 20, 1970 The sun shone and even the leaves on the trees sparkled and whispered as buses races up and down the big hill and eventually delivered some 1,200 to 1,500 people into Rosedale Big Valley Park for Sunday’s official opening ceremony...

Mrs. [R.J.] Smithson cut the ribbon and Mr. [ Len] Evans declared the park officially open and presented her with a

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They’re off and running! Horse races by thoroughbreds and quarter horses highlighted the annual McCreary rodeo in 1980. Between the main events, pony chariot races entertained a crowd of approximately 1,000 people. There were 20 races, occupying attendees from 6:00 p.m. to dusk.

commemorative pin. Mr. [ J.G.] Stewart also received a pin. The words “Rosedale Centennial Park” then appeared across the front of the stage, each letter held by a school child from the district.

40 years ago, Thursday, August 7, 1980 The Manitoba A g r ic u lt u r a l H a l l of Fame Inc. honoured six of the province’s pioneer agriculturists at its third annua l Ded icat ion Ceremony held July 13 in the Heritage Building of the Manitoba Agricultural Museum Inc. The six individuals were recognized for t heir out st a nd i ng contributions to agriculture and the betterment of rural life in Manitoba.

Among those inducted into the Hall of Fame was the Hon. John Bracken, leader of the United Farmers of Manitoba and former premier of Manitoba.

Other inductees included Jo s e ph He n r y E l l i s , responsible for heading up the Soils Department of the University of Manitoba; Daniel McCuiag, of the Portage Plains, who was a pioneer leader of several far m organ izat ions,

including the Manitoba Grain Growers Association; Alex P. Stevenson, pioneer fruit grower who was k now n as t he “Apple King”; William Whitelock, world championship seed grower from Kelwood, Manitoba; and Valentine W i n k ler, former Minister of Agriculture and Immigration who w a s i n s t r u ment a l i n implementing legislation that would improve rural life.

30 years ago, Tuesday, August 7, 1990 A proposed 50 -unit senior’s housing complex has run into a delay and its planned fall construction start is likely to be postponed, says a spokesman for the BPO Elks Club of Neepawa.

“I’ll be very surprised if we get started this fall,” says Jim Schmall.

The Elks Club, says Schmall, has not received a response from the Manitoba Housing and renewa l Corporation regarding an application made last March for about $2-million in low-interest financing to fund the $3-million project.

The delay means the Elks will likely have to extend some options on a

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20 years ago, Monday, August 7, 2000 The Margaret Laurence Home was bustling with activity, along with the rest of the town, from July 15 to 23, enjoying the added tourism that always comes with Lily Week.

This year, 750 visitors came through the door in those seven days, enjoying not only the regular tours and gifts available, but also tagged entertainment…

A group of 80 people from Fehrway tours got to take part in a birthday celebration for Laurence

that took place July 18.

Birthday cake was available to commemorate what would have been Laurence’s 74th birthday.

Visitors t his mont h spanned t he globe, coming from Germany, Sw it zerla nd, Eg y pt, Pa k i st a n a nd Japa n .

The U.S. was also well represented by people from over a dozen different states.

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The recently installed slide at Carberry Pool was officially recognized on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Contributing to the cost of $38,999 were McCain Foods, Carberry Elks, Brandon & Area Community Foundation, Carberry Area Community Foundation and a number of donations from residents.

Pictured, from left: Andrew Cheasley (Manager of Parks Facilities & Sanitation), Lindsay Michiels (Leisure Services Manager), Dale Collingridge (McCain), Bart Witherspoon (McCain), Les Walker (Elks), Trish Fraser (CAO Municipality of North Cypress-Langford), Grady Stephenson (CAO Town of Carberry), Dale Aitken (Elks), Ken Peters (Elks). On slide: Lifeguards Tyler Hood (top) and Camryn McMillan (bottom).

By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press New staff member at RJ Waugh School in September is Megan Treloar, of Minnedosa. After high school graduation in Minnedosa, Treloar graduated from Brandon University with

degrees in Arts and Education. Her teaching assignment last year was Grade 1 at Burntwood School in Thompson.

She will be teaching half time in a Grade 3 classroom with Maria Klassen.

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Carberry Royals fall to Neepawa Cubs in Santa Clara baseball

By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press Neepawa Cubs edged the host Carberry Royals 4-3 Friday, July 31. Winning pitcher, Jason Kirkland, former Portage Padres’ ace, struck out seven, but scattered a dozen hits in a seven inning performance. Daylon Creasy pitched six strong innings for the Royals and Zaine McConnell allowed one run in the seventh.

Neepawa’s Garett Rempel belted a two run homer in the third after Nate Stephenson had singled. Robby

Moar doubled in the top of the seventh and scored on Ian Hockin’s third single of the game for the Cubs.

Dustin Fisher and Eric Truscott collected two hits apiece for the Royals, who received a two run clout from Kevin McNeil in the bottom of the seventh. Zaine McConnell scored Carberry’s first run on an RBI single by Josh McMillan in the sixth. Carberry singles were added

by Drew Allen, Warren Birch, Daylon Creasy, Phil Wells and Des Ramsey.

A key defensive Neepawa play was a double play in the third, as Torey Scott’s liner was snagged with the bases

Sandhills Desert Classic a success

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Sunny, warm weather greeted over 100 golfers at the annual Sandhills Desert Classic at the Sandhills Golf and Country Club July 25 and 26.

Topping the men’s category of 72 golfers were Taylor Fletcher/Derek Benson (134), Joel Baron/Keaton Jamieson (135), Dale Coulter/Pete Lepage (140), Josh

McMillan/Ty Moffatt (141) and Matt Letkeman/Myles Lawrence (142).

Tammy and Kelly Murray (147) won the mixed category of 10 golfers, followed by Dale/Nancy Rowley (164), Fay/Gordon of Pleasant Valley (173) and Mark Hood/Terri Wright (173).

In the 24 participant ladies’ division, Chris Coulter/Nettie Lepage (154), Becky Birch/Suzie Scott

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In the “Horse Race” on Saturday evening, $6,600 was generated by the golfing betters in the calcutta, with the club retaining $900.

Josh McMillan/Ty Moffatt edged Joel Baron/Keaton Jamieson as the top 10 duos competed for the popular winner’s title.

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loaded and no one out. Dustin Fisher made several outstanding catches in centre field for the Royals.

In another matter, the Santa Clara League has awarded an Ebb and Flow 2-0 win to the host Carberry Royals, as they were unable to field nine players. The Royals, who have 21 players, loaned the Lakers an outfielder.

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“The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want.

He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters.”

Psalm 23: 1,2 Carol, Joanne, Alice, Sally, Larry

1926 – 2020

On Saturday, July 18, Albin Thomas Kasprick, beloved husband of Evelyn Kasprick ,passed away peacefully at Valley View Care Home in Brandon at age 94 years.

Albin was born and raised on the family farm in Polonia to Joseph and Agnes Kasprick February 10, 1926. On November 7, 1950, he married Evelyn Kuharski at St. Elizabeth Church in Polonia. They settled on the family farm and were blessed with five children, Caroline, Bernard, Jim, Jerry and Rob. He farmed his whole life and taught the boys many valuable lessons: to value hard work and to take pride in a job well done.

Albin was not one for travelling, he liked to stay close to home, but he did enjoy fishing, snowmobiling and hunting. Albin and Evelyn went to many dances over the years and you could always see them enjoying a good old time waltz. One of his greatest loves was his grandchildren: Melissa, Dana, Jeremy, Caitlyn, Chelsea, Travis, Trent, Miranda and Riley. Family meant everything to Albin. He was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Agnes Kasprick, infant daughter Caroline, sister Maggie and brother-in-law Bert Smith, sister Florence and brother-in-law Paul Adamyk, brother-in-law Donald Kwiatkowski, infant granddaughter Brianne, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Wilma and Bill Liska, sister-in-law Jean Wilson, brother-in-law Alex Kuharski and brotherin-law Jim Kuharski.

He is survived by his wife of almost 70 years Evelyn, his sons: Bernard (Anita) Kasprick, Jim (Diane) Kasprick, Jerry (Linda) Kasprick, Rob (Susie) Kasprick, nine grandchildren and their spouses, sister Virginia Kwiatkowski, sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws Cecil Wilson, Bernice and George Todoruk, Marie and Richard Chemerika, Margaret and Sylvia Kuharski and many nieces and nephews.

A family service was held July 27th at St Dominic's Roman Catholic Church, with Father Mark Filips officiating.

Interment was at Riverside Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Bernard Kasprick, Jim Kasprick, Jerry Kasprick, Rob Kasprick, Melissa Kasprick and Travis Kasprick. White's Funeral Home was in care of the arrangements. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to charity of choice.

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The family of Muriel Taylor is grateful for all of our family, friends and neighbours for all of your thoughts, prayers, visits, cards, food, flowers and donations made to various charities in the passing of our mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Thank you to Rita Friesen for a meaningful service. To Bruce, Tom, Sandra, Murray and Diane for your special words and singing of Mum’s favourite hymns. Thank you to Brian and staff of White’s Funeral Home for your care and help.

A special Thank You to all the staff of Country Meadows Personal Care Home for the loving care given to our Mum and Grandmother.

- Linda & Will, Tom & Karen, Di & George, and Greg & Rachelle

Thank you The Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone would like to thank those who were able to provide their help, assistance, kindness and sacrifice during the flooding that took place early July. Listed below is just some of where the labour, giving, support and caring came from: The community members of the Municipality for their help in making sandbags; The Old Order Mennonite Community, along with Emerald & Riverdale Colony, who dedicated many of their community members to help; the Gladstone United Church Women for supplying meals; our local EMS for handing out water bottles; Plumas and Westbourne Fire Departments; the Gladstone Co-op for supply of sanitizer and water bottles; local contractors & business owners; and to the farmers who sacrificed their land in order to save homes and other crop.

We would also like to extend our thanks to the Municipality of North Norfolk for the use of their pump and for road closure signage, the Town of Neepawa for their support, Manitoba Infrastructure for providing us with updates to send out to the public, our EMO coordinator Clint Cannon for his quick call-to-action and to our Municipal Public Works and administrative staff for their time after hours to keep things going smoothly.

We are still working towards getting things back to normal, however we appreciate your willingness to come to our aid.

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MUNICIPALITY OF GLENELLA-LANSDOWNE

BOARD OF REVISION

Public notice is hereby given that the 2021 preliminary assessment roll for the Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne will be delivered to the Municipal Office, in Glenella, MB, on or before August 4, 2020 and will then be open for public inspection during regular business hours.

Applications for revision may be in accordance with sections 42 & 43 of the Assessment Act. APPLICATION FOR REVISION: 42(1) A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property under section 114(1) of the Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay the taxes on the property, or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to: a) liability to taxation; b) amount of an assessed value; c) classification of property; or d) a refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13(2).

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

The Board of Revision will sit on September 10, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber of the Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne to hear applications.

The final date on which applications must be received by the Secretary of the Board is August 25, 2020, at 4:00 p.m.

Prior to filing a complaint against the liability to taxation, amount of an assessed value or classification of property, you are encouraged to discuss the matter with the Provincial Municipal Assessment Branch in Minnedosa by phoning 204-867-4766.

Dated at Glenella, Manitoba, this 27th day of July, 2020.

Wendy Wutzke, Secretary Board of Revision Box 10 Glenella, Manitoba R0J 0V0

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MUNICIPALITY OF McCREARY

BOARD OF REVISION

Public Notice is hereby given that the 2021 Preliminary Assessment Roll for the Municipality of McCreary has been delivered to the Municipal Office at 432 First Avenue, McCreary, Manitoba, and will be open for public inspection during regular business hours, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Applications for revision may be made in accordance with Sections 42(1) and 43(1) of The Municipal Assessment Act: APPLICATION FOR REVISION: 42(1) A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property under subsection 114(1) of The Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay the taxes on the property, the authorized agent of the person, mortgagee or occupier, or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to the following matters: a) Liability to taxation; b) Amount of an assessed value; c) Classification of property; d) A refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13(2).

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: 43(1) An application for revision must: a) Be made in writing; b) Set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which a revision is sought; c) Set out which of the matters referred to in subsection 42(1) are at issue, and the grounds for each of those matters; and d) Be filed by: i) Delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office indicated in the public notice given under subsection 41(2), or; ii) Serving it upon the secretary; at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board as indicated in the public notice.

The Board of Revision will sit to hear applications on September 23, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipality of McCreary.

The deadline for receipt of applications by the Secretary of the Board is 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at the address given below.

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Rolling River School Division invites applications for

Substitute Teachers

for the 2020-2021 school year

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION Invites applications for the following position:

Substitute Teachers & Substitute Educational Assistants

For the 2020/2021 School Year Resume, Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry Checks, Substitute Application Form and Grade 12 or equivalent is required.

Qualified Teachers will need to submit a copy of their teaching certificate along with their resume.

Submit resumes to: Bev Szymesko, Superintendent Turtle River School Division Box 309 McCreary, MB R0J 1B0 Phone: (204) 835-2067 Fax (204) 835-2426 e-mail: bevs@trsd.ca

Current Substitutes Substitute teachers employed under a Substitute Teacher contract with Rolling River School Division in the 2019-2020 school year must call 204-867-2754, Ext 225 or email shyde@rrsd. mb.ca to reactivate employment status as a substitute teacher for the 2020-2021 school year.

New Applicants New applicants must complete an application package. Applicants must possess a valid Manitoba Teachers Certificate. Application packages are available on our Website: www. rrsd.mb.ca (under link Employment then Substitute Teaching) or at our office at: Rolling River School Division 36 Armitage Ave Box 1170 Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0 Telephone: (204) 867-2754 Ext. 225

Rolling River School Division Head Custodian at

Erickson Elementary

8 hours per day 12 months per year - split shift positions

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is presently recruiting for a

GAS BAR/C-STORE MANAGER TRAINEE

Neepawa and Gladstone departments Reporting directly to Gas Bar/C-Store Manager, this position is exposed to all aspects of the Gas Bar/CStore and operates within approved budgets, policies and programs. The Manager Trainee works as an understudy of the Manager, completes on the job Cooperative Retail System (CRS) training, attends CRS training programs and learns on the job.

The successful candidate will be responsible for learning aspects of the Gas Bar/C-Store department including but not limited to; sales, marketing, pricing, inventory control, merchandising, and staff management.

Qualifications: • Career driven and willing to learn.

• High standards in merchandising and customer service.

• Strong leadership, and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent supervisory and organizational skills.

• Strong work ethic with a positive and ambitious attitude.

• Possess sound management and decision making abilities.

• Previous management experience would be an asset but not necessary.

• Must be available to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings and weekends.

Application Deadline: August 12, 2020 We offer career advancement opportunities, competitive compensation, benefits package, company matched pension plan and learning/ development opportunities.

If you would like to build your future with an established and dynamic company please send a cover letter and resume to: Attention: Glenda Finkewich – Human Resource/Health & Safety Manager Email: g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop.com Or mail to: Box 879, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 www.neepawagladstonecoop.com We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Custodian provides cleaning and minor maintenance services to ensure a positive physical environment of the school building.

Qualifications: Required: • Grade 12 • Prior work-related cleaning and building maintenance experience • A working knowledge of and experience with commercial cleaning equipment • Prior successful experience planning work activities, providing workload direction or employee supervision • Ability to work as effectively with others as a member of a team • Physically fit and capable of performing physically demanding work • Ability to take initiative and work unsupervised • Ability to communicate effectively with people both orally and in writing • Able to work a split shift (early morning shift and late afternoon to evening shift) Preferred: • Current WHIMIS training and certification • A working knowledge of and experience with commercial cleaning equipment • Valid Class 5 Drivers License A willingness to complete and maintain WHMIS certification is a job requirement.

Salary as per C.U.P.E. Collective Agreement.

Start date to be arranged.

For further information please contact Mr. Fred Scott, Maintenance Supervisor at 867-2754 Ext 239, email: fscott@rrsd.mb.ca Please submit a covering letter with a comprehensive resume, addressing the stated qualifications and naming three work related references to the following by Wednesday, August 19 at 4:00 pm Sarah Woychyshyn Administrative Assistant, Human Resources Rolling River School Division Box 1170 Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0 Phone: 867-2754 Ext 244 Fax: 867-2037 Email: swoychyshyn@rrsd.mb.ca The Rolling River School Division thanks all applicants for their interest.

Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Employment is conditional upon an acceptable Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Check.

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Petro-Canada Integra Tire Ste Rose has a full-time, weekdays position available for a

CLERK/CASHIER Experience preferred, but willing to train the right individual.

Please call Dale or Liz at 204-447-3336 for more information or submit resume to Integra Tire Ste. Rose tireman1@mymts.net.

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In shop and roadside tire service for farm, truck and passenger/light truck.

Valid drivers license required.

Experience preferred, but willing to train the right individual.

Please call Dale or Liz at 204-447-3336 for more information or submit resume to Integra Tire Ste. Rose Box 106, Ste. Rose du Lac, MB R0L 1S0 tireman1@mymts.net.

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

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

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

• Treat people with dignity and respect • Open to working in colder/warmer environments • Physically Fit • Experience as an industrial butcher or trimmer is an asset

Current starting wage is $15.15/hour plus $1.00 per hour perfect attendance incentive!

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

As such, we place a great deal of emphasis on attracting, developing and retaining good people, and consider every one of our employees to be a highly-valued member of the HyLife family. To that end, we are committed to providing a working environment that not only fosters personal growth, but also recognizes our employees’ contributions towards the common goal of our company’s success because of this HyLife has been recognized as a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best-Managed Companies.

If you have the qualifications and the passion to meet this challenge then we would like to explore your potential.

Please apply online at http://hylife.com/current-opportunities/ or email to jobs@hylife.com or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0.

We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted

NOTICES Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.mcna.com.

URGENT PRESS RELEASE &/ MEDIAADVISORIES. The news never stops, and neither do we! We are assisting organizations, businesses, and the public in getting their messaging out about important news, changing operations, cancellations, etc. Though we cannot guarantee publication, MCNA will get the information into the right hands for ONLY $35.00 + GST/HST. Call MCNA (204) 947-1691 for more information, or email classified@ mcna.com for details. www. mcna.com. We are here to help you.

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Tender

Beautiful Plains School Division is accepting two separate tenders for: • The supply of bulk diesel fuel at Neepawa, Brookdale and Eden locations for the 2020/2021 school year.

• The supply of diesel fuel for Carberry buses for the 2020/2021 school year.

See Division website for more details at www.beautifulplainssd.ca Click on Job Postings.

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Decisions are made by those who show up Neepawa Junior “A” Hockey Club to host AGM

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Considering the major changes that have occurred over the course of the offseason, this year’s annual general meeting (AGM) for Neepawa’s Junior “A” Hockey Club could be the most important one in the team’s history.

The meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 12 at the Yellowhead Centre Hall and is expected to cover several topics of significance, including the club’s current financial outlook and league plans for games amid the situation with COVID-19.

Neepawa Natives board president Ken Waddell said it’s critical for people to attend and share their views on the future of the franchise.

“People need to come out to the AGM to show support and offer suggestions, as the hockey team is so important to the community. We want to review last year and what we did right and what could be done to improve.

[General manager and head coach] Ken Pearson’s aim is to review the year and see what can be improved, both on and off the ice,” stated Waddell. “We’ll want to talk about the future, in terms of the schedule. We’ll talk about capacities for the

arenas, when it’s time to return to play. And, as well, the financials for the team and how it’s looking right now.”

As well, Waddell said discussion regarding the recent decision by the organization to retire the use of the team name “Neepawa Natives” and come up with a new moniker will likely be of interest.

“I’m sure we’re going to get some input from people and some opinions on the name change and how quickly we should go ahead with it. Right now, it is proposed for 2021-2022, but there is a lot of work that needs to be done before a new name is chosen,” Waddell said.

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Minor ball benefits from BPCF

PHOTO BY KIRA PATERSON

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On Friday, July 31, the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation (BPCF) held the 16th of their 25 Days of Giving draws. This draw’s winner was the Neepawa Minor Baseball and Softball Association, with a prize amount of $1,000.

Pictured, from left: BPCF board members Ann Kuharski, Ashley McCaughan and Brent Sorenson.

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NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT APPROVAL

Did you experience gender or sexual orientation-based harassment or discrimination while working or volunteering with the RCMP? You may be eligible for compensation.

On March 10, 2020, the Federal Court approved a settlement of the class action Tiller v. Her Majesty the Queen. The class action concerns allegations of gender and sexual orientationbased harassment and discrimination of women working or volunteering with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (“RCMP”).

Who is Eligible for the Settlement?

Women who experienced gender or sexual orientation-based harassment or discrimination while working or volunteering with the RCMP during the Class Period (September 16, 1974 to July 5, 2019).

“Primary Class Members” means current and former living Municipal Employees, Regional District Employees, employees of non-profit organizations, volunteers, Commissionaires, Supernumerary Special Constables, consultants, contractors, public service employees, students, members of integrated policing units and persons from outside agencies and police forces who are female or publicly identify as female and who were supervised or managed by the RCMP or who worked in an RCMP controlled workplace during the Class Period, excluding individuals who are primary class members in Merlo and Davidson v. Her Majesty the Queen, Federal Court Action Number T-1685-16 and class members in Ross, Roy, and Satalic v. Her Majesty the Queen, Federal Court Action Number T-37017 or Association des membres de la police montée du Québec inc., Gaétan Delisle, Dupuis, Paul, Lachance, Marc v. HMTQ, Quebec Superior Court Number 500-06-000820-163.

What are the Terms of the Settlement?

The settlement provides six levels of compensation ranging from $10,000 to $220,000 for Primary Class Members. The settlement claims process is confidential and non-adversarial.

Claimants with higher level claims will be interviewed by a female assessor.

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Clothing • Groceries • Fresh Produce

NEEPAWA PHARMACY NEEPAWA PHARMACY

With More

247 Hamilton Street Locally Owned & Operated

204-476-5464

Harris Pharmacy 424 Mountain Ave., Neepawa 204-476-2888 or 204-476-3157

300 Mountain Ave. Neepawa 204-476-5164 www.gianttiger.com

Herbs For Health 204-476-5255

497B Mountain Ave. Neepawa, MB.

268 Hamilton St. Neepawa, MB 204-476-2333

For all your home, shop, garage, deck and renovation building needs

Free delivery within Neepawa!

A-225 Ellen Street, Neepawa, MB

204-476-2315

Lee’s Village Restaurant 248 HAMILTON ST. NEEPAWA, MB 204-476-5163

Dine in & Take out available

Brewery

480 Hwy 5N Neepawa, MB

Craft Beer Store

Fashions & Gifts

263 Hamilton Street, Neepawa 204-476-5986

11 Main St. Unit 2 Neepawa, MB

204-777-0909 • beer@farmery.ca

16 NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS AUGUST 7, 2020

Proactivity is Our Responsibility.

We have introduced a Health Canada approved, medical grade treatment at

Working with Ondine Biomedical, the global leader in developing

Called Steriwave™ Nasal Photodisinfection, the nasal pathogen reduction treatment is a process proven to destroy germs living in our noses, including the virus that causes COVID-19.

Read more about this initiative and HyLife’s ongoing efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic here:

our Canadian workplaces as another preventative measure against COVID-19.

Photodisinfection based medical devices, HyLife offers treatments to its employees weekly, free of cost.