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New multi-sport trail park opens on town’s north end

Riders are already out in full-force and trying out the many challenging bike paths at the new trail park in Neepawa.

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By Eoin Devereux

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Neepawa’s new multi-sport trail park is up and running…or should we say biking? The new 40-acre trail system located just northeast of Riverside Cemetery features multiple bike trails of varying difficulty, with

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easy and technical climbs, as well as a layout that can encompass a race course. It also features a walking path that is connected to the Trans-Canada Trail.

While the park is open and already being used by the public, health guidelines for Prairie Mountain Health are still in effect. That means physical distancing requirements are in place at this time.

The concept for the trail park was first announced in June 2019 and had a construction cost of around $200,000. The majority of that has been covered through a combination of federal grants and a $100,000 sponsorship agreement with HyLife Foods Ltd. Continued on Page A19

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St. James Anglican organist Marie Angers retires after 40 plus years of service

By Eoin Devereux

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Not all of us are blessed with the chance to do something we love for over 40 years. Since 1980, Marie Angers has been so blessed and, in turn, has blessed all of us with the gift of music.

The long serving organist for the St. James Anglican Church in Neepawa recently decided to step down from the position. Her last service as organist was on Aug. 16.

Angers has been a part of the Sunday services at St. James for 40 consecutive years, though she also performed at the church from 1971 to 1975. She noted to the Banner & Press that she was also previously an organist in the Pine Falls and Carman Anglican Churches.

“We moved to Neepawa from Pine Falls, where I had been playing the organ. I started to help out the organist who was already here. When she

was ready to retire, I took over,” stated Angers. “We moved to Carman where I played the organ for four years, [but] we came back to Neepawa in 1980 and I have been playing the organ for St. James ever since.”

Touched the lives of many St. Ja mes A ngl ica n Church Warden Anita d’Armada noted that for many years, Angers shared her gift of music with the community, adding that Marie’s love of music and singing was contagious.

“Marie has the ability to gently persuade members of the congregation to become a singing group affectionately called, the ‘St. James Singers’. Under her patient and talented direction, this group would sing for special church services, at the care homes, Yellowhead Manor and Kinsmen Kourts. Marie not only directed the group, she also accompanied them on the piano,” stated d’Armada.

aging the Sunday School children to participate in and develop an appreciation for music, as well as visiting sick parishioners in the care home or hospital.

“Marie’s gift of music has touched the lives of many people, not only those at St. James’ Church but also in the wider community.

Thank you Marie,” said d’Armada.

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Marie Angers has served as the organist for St. James Anglican Church in Neepawa for over 40 years (19711975, 1980-2020).

“She would always provide the music, choose hymns and also ask the residents for requests. When Marie started to play, the residents would immediately sing the words to the familiar tunes.

At the end of the service, Marie would always take the time to visit with the

residents and chat with them. Marie not only shares her gift of music and song, she is also a caring and compassionate person who lives her life of faith.” d’Armada also commended Angers for encour-

Sharing beautiful music’ The Reverend Chad McCharles, who is the minister for the new Neepawa United-A nglican Shared Ministry, echoed d’Armada’s sentiments, adding that everyone who has been a part of the St. James congregation fondly remembers the beautiful music Angers shared with them.

“God has richly blessed us with the exceptional and passionate musical gifts Marie has shared so will-

Surprise support helps Neepawa increase water capacity

By Eoin Devereux

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The Town of Neepawa is benefiting from the Manitoba Government’s aggressive effort to kickstart the economy. As part of the province’s #RestartMB campaign, the town will receive up to $2.25 million to help in the construction of its Water Treatment Plant Reservoir. The $2 billion provincial program was announced by Premier Brian Pallister on Aug, 12 and includes investment of more than $50 million in 42 new water and waste infrastructure projects.

The new financing for Neepawa’s reservoir project will cover 50 per cent of its total cost, currently estimated at $4.5 million. The work is scheduled to begin in the spring at Neepawa’s Water Treatment Plant on McGill Street and will involve the expansion of town’s water capacity. The existing maximum capacity for Neepawa water supply sits at 3.6 million litres. This upgrade will expand it to 7.6 million litres of water, with two million of that being able to be put into storage.

This reservoir expansion project was the town’s top priority when it submitted a formal request to the Water Services Board (MWSB), back in May. Unexpected support Chief administrative officer for the Town of Neepawa Colleen Synchyshyn

said that the opportunity for this additional investment came about very quickly.

“The Manitoba Water Services Board contacted us last week, letting us know that under the Manitoba restart program, they were expediting support for shovel-ready projects that have been sitting there and looking for some funding. So we were very excited to be acknowledged in our request,” said Synchyshyn.

After the meeting concluded, town councilor Murray Parrott noted to the Banner & Press that a significant reason for this project being selected for #RestartMB funding had to do with Neepawa’s preparedness. He commended the town staff and administration for putting in the work and being ready to go when it mattered.

“We have all these [projects] and we need to be shovel-ready for them. Administration was given the direction to put the effort in and ensure that if a funding opportunity presented itself, we’d be ready. And in this case, the province informed us that this proposal we’d put forward [to the Water Services Board] was in line with what they were looking for,” said Parrott. “Under the direction of our town staff and mayor [Blake] McCutcheon, we have our five and 10-year plans in place, with things that we want to accomplish. Things we know we’ll need for the future. So when the timing and the money is right, we’re ready.”

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ingly for the glory of God and the beautification of our worship. Thank you falls far short and will simply never be enough to express the sentiments we wish to send to you, Marie,” Rev. McCharles noted.

‘It meant a lot’ As for her own favourite memories or experience for the last 40 plus years, Angers said that the interactions with the next generation of music lovers definitely comes to mind.

“It was nice when we had a lot of children in our Sunday School. One of my favourite things was when the little ones would come up to the front and perform a song we had learned together,” stated Angers.

“It meant a lot to be able to serve the church. I wasn’t very good at anything else, so it was something I could share. I liked doing it and was pleased to volunteer and help out.”

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Drive-in theatre to pop up in Minnedosa

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press Minnedosa will be host to a unique attraction this weekend. One that isn’t really seen anymore today– a drive-in theatre.

Movies will be played on Sept. 5 and 6 via a trailermounted LED screen that has been set up at the Minnedosa Fairgrounds, allowing for early-evening screenings. Marlies Soltys, a chair person for the Minnedosa Tourism committee, says the idea came

about when the group was approached by Advent Pro, through Travel Manitoba.

“Advent Pro, together with Cumming Events, runs COVID-19 safe popup drive in movies– they hosted at Richardson Airport in Winnipeg,” Soltys explained. “A drive-in movie seemed appropriate, because we could not do our outdoor movies like we did last year, due to this pandemic. With that in mind, as well as our recent f looding, we wanted to give something

to our community, as well as people visiting, in a safe manner. This is a great way [to do that].”

Movies and regulations The pop-up drive-in will be in Minnedosa for a twoday period before moving on to other locations. Two movies will be shown each evening and an attendance cap has been set at 75 vehicles. The Saturday, Sept.

5 line-up features Aladdin, with gates opening at 5:00 p.m. and starting at 6:00

p.m.; and Date Night, opening at 8:00 p.m. and starting at 9:00 p.m. Sunday movies are set to be Cars 3, opening at 5:00 p.m. and starting at 6:00 p.m.; and Grease, opening at 8:30 p.m. and starting 9:00 p.m. Sound for the movies will be available through FM transmission.

M innedosa Tour ism would like to note that, due to COVID-19, snacks are strictly bring-your-own.

Theatre-goers are also not permitted to leave their vehicles and pets are not

Historic marquee gets a new lease on life

Neepawa residents may have noticed some traffic and barriers at the Roxy Theatre in town this week. On Monday, Aug. 31, crews went to work at the theatre to start some touch-ups on the exterior of the building. The item in question for this is the marquee. This is just one of the projects that the Roxy Theatre’s committee has been saving up and planning for.

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6:00 pm Cars 3 (gates open) 5:00 pm 9:00 pm Grease (gates open) 8:30 pm

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Location: Minnedosa Fairgrounds. Patrons to stay in vehicle

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have access to bathrooms, we just need to look into protocols and so forth for it.”

Entry fee will be a $25 donation, with proceeds benef it ing M innedosa Tourism, for future projects, and the Minnedosa Ag Society.

Start children off on the way they should go and even when they are old, they will not turn from it.

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Mon. Sept. 7 10:00 ............ Good Morning Canada 10:03 ....Community Announcements 10:00 .. Art with Elianna-Card making 10:25 .... Neepawa Nova Gymnastics 12:00 .Steve Palmer Concert at Roxy 2:00 ............. Harry’s Classic Theatre 3:30 ........................ Evelyn’s Buttons 4:00 .Kid’s Story-Time - Fairy Tales #2 4:30 ......Community Announcements 4:45 ... Reopening Neepawa Schools 5:30 .Rangefinder entertainment show 6:00 ............Neepawa News & Views 6:30 .........Learn Tagalog-Lesson # 6 6:55 ......Community Announcements 7:00 ...The Beverly Hillbillies - S02E8 7:30 ........ Coffee Chat- Jason Young 8:10 ........Art with Elianna-Duct Tape 9:00 .......... Dream for Kids Bike Ride 9:20 ........Val’s Adventure: Car Show 10:00 .........Start of Schedule Repeat Tues. Sept. 8 10:00 ............ Good Morning Canada 10:03 ....Community Announcements 10:20 ................Gardenview Flowers 10:30 ...................... Evelyn’s Buttons 11:00 ..Classic Cartoon -Tom & Jerry 12:15 ..........Coffee Chat- Bob Fraser 12:45 ....Community Announcements 1:00 .Country Blend - Arden Manitoba 2:15 ..............................Carberry Fair 3:30 ............. Blue Hills Fibre Festival 5:00 .......... Selkirk Aboriginal Church 7:00 ............Story Behind the Stories 7:30 ........................Val’s Adventures 8:30 ..........................Today’s Church 10:00 .........Start of Schedule Repeat Wed. Sept. 9 10:00 ............ Good Morning Canada 10:03 .......Learn Tagalog-Lesson # 6 10:25 ....Community Announcements 10:35 . Reopening Neepawa Schools 11:05 .......... Drawn Together at VCC 11:30 ..........Story Behind the Stories 12:00 ...... Coffee Chat- Jason Young 12:40 ........ Dream for Kids Bike Ride 1:00 ........Art with Elianna-Duct Tape 1:50 ......Community Announcements 2:00 .................Church Service -TBA 3:15 ...... Little Valley Jamboree 2016 4:20 . Highlands, Aberd. & Edinburgh 5:00 ......Val’s Adventure: Minnedosa 6:30 ..................................Herb Dock 7:00 ..............NAC TV BINGO - LIVE 8:00 .............................Town Council 9:00 .... Art with Elianna-Card making 9:25 .Little Valley: Lazy Creek Express 10:00 .........Start of Schedule Repeat Thurs. Sept. 10 10:00 ............ Good Morning Canada 10:03 .......22nd Yachminka - Disc #1 11:00 .Heroes & Heroines - Ken Loney 12:30 ... Little Valley: McKillop Family NACTV programming is done by volunteers and substitutions are sometimes necessary.

Programming may also be seen livestreamed at www.nactv.tv/live .

Sound via FM tuned on vehicle radio. LED screen visible in daylight.

Maximum of 75 vehicles. $25.00 donation, proceeds to Minnedosa Tourism and Minnedosa Ag Society.

allowed on the premises.

At the time of interview, Soltys noted that the committee is still working on bathroom protocols.

“We encourage everyone to try and remain in their vehicles. However, we realize emergencies happen,” said Soltys. “We

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1:30 ................. Sherlock Holmes -#7 2:00 ......... Aboriginal Church Service 4:00 .......... Dream for Kids Bike Ride 4:20 ................ Arden Dinner Theatre 6:00 ............Neepawa News & Views 6:30 ........Installing New Hydro Poles 6:45 ................. Flower Subscriptions 6:55 ......Community Announcements 7:00 ............Story Behind the Stories 7:30 ........................Val’s Adventures 8:30 .............................Town Council 9:30 ............Coffee Chat- Bob Fraser 10:00 .........Start of Schedule Repeat Fri. Sept. 11 10:00 ............ Good Morning Canada 10:03 .Manitoba Fiddle Assocation #1 12:00 ...........................Town Council 1:00 ............Story Behind the Stories 1:30 .........Learn Tagalog-Lesson # 6 1:55 ......Community Announcements 2:00 .Theatre -My Favourite Brunette 3:30 .Hoof N Hollar: Parade and Craft 4:00 .Kid’s Story-Time -Fairy Tales #3 4:30 ......Community Announcements 4:45 .... Art with Elianna-Card making 5:10 ....Women of Distinction Awards 6:30 ................Coast to Coast Sports 7:00 .......... NAC TV Reads the News 8:15 .................... Maitime Holiday #5 8:50 ......Fright Night-Rogue’s Tavern 10:00 .........Start of Schedule Repeat Sat. Sept. 12 10:00 ............ Good Morning Canada 10:03 ........ NAC TV Reads the News 11:20 ..........Coffee Chat- Bob Fraser 11:50 ............................. Denmark #3 1:00 ....... Cartoon Time -Tom & Jerry 2:10 ........Installing New Hydro Poles 2:25 .............22nd Yachminka Dance 3:00 .......... NAC TV Reads the News 4:15 ........ Rangefinder entertainment 5:30 .............................Town Council 6:30 ..................................Herb Dock 7:00 ............Story Behind the Stories 7:30 ....The Beverly Hillbillies -S02E9 8:00 ..................Gardenview Flowers 8:10 ........Art with Elianna-Duct Tape 9:00 ........ Coffee Chat- Jason Young 9:40 ......Community Announcements 10:00 .........Start of Schedule Repeat Sun. Sept. 13 10:00 ............ Good Morning Canada 10:03 .........United- Anglican Ministry 11:15 . ... Calvary Church, Minnedosa 12:00 .. St. Dominic’s Church Service 1:00 ................Church Service - TBA 2:15 ......Community Announcements 2:25 .............Entertainment at Rotary 3:00 ...Opperetta - I Need a Vacation 3:40 ....Filipino Cultural Festival 2016 5:00 ................Farmer’s Market 2017 6:00 ............Neepawa News & Views 6:30 .......................... Boo in the Park 7:00 ................Church Service - TBA 8:15 .Sherlock Holmes -#8-The Case of the Blind Man’s Bluff 8:45 ........ PCH Patio Grand Opening 10:00 .........Start of Schedule Repeat

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Some questions and some statements W hy is the Canadian government ordering nearly three times the number of COVID-19 vaccines as there are people in Canada?

•Why have there been less than 12 deaths a day in New York State for the last month or more when they were losing over 800 a day in April? What did they do to bring down the death rate? Are they doing that good of a job of protecting the vulnerable?

•Why has the death rate fallen so much in Canada?

•Has C-19 taken out all the vulnerable people in Canada and in New York? That’s doubtful, as there are hundreds of people in care homes and with health issues that haven’t gotten sick, at least not yet.

•Why don’t the various health departments announce the daily deaths due to f lu, suicide, traffic accidents or natural causes?

•Has the whole C-19 thing gotten placed out of proportion compared to other diseases and causes of death?

•Has C-19 shown us that the whole hand washing, cover your cough, stay home when you are sick routine should have been our routine all along? The Australian stats seem to show that, with them having lower f lu deaths during C-19.

•Is everyone tired of hearing about, writing about and talking about C-19? I am.

•Why is it OK to go to a demonstration, a big department store or a riot, but not a football game?

•A peaceful demonstration is one thing but rioting, looting, shootneepawa

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Ken Waddell ing and damaging property is another. A peaceful demonstration is a right, the rest are not.

•Who is paying the expenses for the demonstrators or better yet, the rioters?

•Will the governments in both the United States and Canada do the right thing and arrest the lawbreakers and restore peace, law and order?

•Will someone please bring back the teaching of Canadian history? Tearing down statues doesn’t help anything except to stamp out the lessons of history.

•Here’s the John A. Macdonald story in a nutshell. In the mid 1860s, the United States had built up a huge army to fight the Civil War. Macdonald saw what was shaping up and that when the United States was done fighting each other, they could well turn their military attention towards Canada. The U.S. would likely have won.

In 1864, the Charlottetown conference was held and out of that grew the beginnings of Canada. Four provinces joined together in the Confederation in 1867: Quebec, Ontario, New

Brunswick and Nova Scotia. A small portion of what is now Manitoba joined in 1870. Manitoba became the size it is now in 1912. BC joined in 1871, based on the promise of a trans-continental railway (the CPR). PEI joined in 1873 and all the while, the area now known as Alberta and Saskatchewan stayed as the North-west territories until 1905.

Newfoundland and Labrador joined in 1949.

Without the determined, yet highly flawed, Macdonald, there would have been no Canada.

Certainly, western Canada would likely have become part of the United States. I doubt that the people who want to tear down Macdonald’s statues would be happy with that prospect.

Be on Time!!

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he summer is fading. The daylight hours have shortened so much, and will even more. Some of the garden produce has been gleaned and the area cleaned, ready for next year. The apple trees have been lightened of their bounteous harvest. Ripening tomatoes brighten the garden. There are random leaves drifting downward, colour dotting the landscape. The night air is fresh and cool, filled with the sounds HOMEBODIES of harvest. The moon more brilliant.

And just like that, it’s back to school for many Rita Friesen students. Not like other back to school years. Uncertainty, anxiety and fear the more dominant emotions. For students, parents, teachers and support staff. The wonder of learning overshadowed by keeping all the new and necessary rules. My heart hurts and once again, I am thankful that I am old.

These decisions are not mine to make or implement, I quietly do my part, wearing my mask, washing my hands, keeping my distance.

And just like, that it’s September, the ninth month, the year is mostly passed. The goldenrod was earlier than I remember and is fading. The grasses in the ditches are dry and waving, the asters just past their prime. The fields are decorated with rows of bales, some wrapped in white, waiting convenient time for transport, others just waiting. The sight of fresh straw bales scattered as they dropped, swaths so wide one couldn’t broad jump over them, combines circling the fields.

And just like that, it is September. We could not have imagined a summer like the one we endured, celebrated, memorialized and recorded. In these last few, long months, we have learned what we are capable of doing and being. We have found new ways to honour the death of a loved one, new ways to celebrate a marriage, new ways to worship together apart. Old ways may never return to the way we remember them. However, we, if we are listening and thinking, will have learned much about ourselves and others. May we be willing to go forward with what we have learned.

For me, it’s been a wonderful summer. With help, my back yard got fenced. A trim, three-foot high wooden fence that allows my dogs to play safely– too high for them to see over, but not so high that I feel hemmed in. I learned a great deal about straight lines, level sightlines and receiving help from the neighbour… This enclosed space has expanded my imagination. One side has a home for raspberries, a nook, a space for a Saskatoon bush, a low bed for some strawberries and the gooseberry is already settled in. The garden will grow and spread, for now I have the perfect place for a small butterfly garden, as well. A bird house.. This is a marvel, for me, in the midst of a pandemic, civil unrest and the recognition of inequality– the Me Too movement, the Black Lives Matter movement, Truth and Reconciliation– in the midst of all this, and more, ordinary days slip by, like pearls on a silken strand. Friendships enrich and flourish, faith is shared and strengthened and communities unite. And just like that, life flows forward.

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hose who know me well know that I have a deep faith in God. It is a faith that has been part of my life since I was old enough to know what faith is and over the years, it has grown and matured, thanks to the challenges I have faced.

So what you see on the surface when you meet me on the street, hear me preach, read one of these columns or meet me at a funeral is rooted in a deeply personal relationship with God that has sustained me in the past and continues to do so today.

For many of us, myself included, 2020 has not lived up to our expectations.

While the COVID-19 pandemic has been the focus of our attention, the other social, economic and political problems our country faces have not gone away.

They are just as serious as they have always been– in some cases, more so. Feelings of anxiety, despair and fear are growing. I have

FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein confronted these feelings many times in recent years and my faith has helped me face and overcome them.

First, my faith reminds me that I am never alone. I know what it’s like to spend an entire day surrounded by people and then come home to an empty house.

I also know what it’s like to feel totally alone even though I am surrounded by a loving family, good friends and the best neighbours I could ever ask for.

But wherever I am, I know I am not alone. God is where I am. Whatever I feel, he understands. Whatever I need, he will provide.

Second, my faith is an antidote to fear. Faith does not isolate us from danger.

Any one of us can, at any

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eptember is here. It is time to inspect our craft corner. Some are still working on their outdoor craft, collecting their produce from their garden and are busy canning. Others are getting

their quilting equipment ready and maybe some are looking for new recipes to excel in their cooking and baking skills. I have seen some beautiful paintings and others put great books together with their writing

What is this thing?

Gordon Levandoski found this mystery object 45 years ago and has been trying to identify it ever since.

If anyone knows what this item is, contact us at the Neepawa Banner & Press to let us know!

Either phone 204-476-3401, email news@neepawabanner.com or visit us at 423 Mountain Avenue to get in touch.

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time, be injured in a car accident, handicapped by a heart attack or stroke, or be diagnosed with a terminal illness. Natural disasters and acts of violence show no respect for a person’s age, wealth, position in society, education or religious beliefs. They can happen to anyone, as we all know.

In such circumstances, it is easy to be bound by fear.

But that is not how people of faith should live. We know that God is sovereign. He sees the end from the beginning. He knows what the future holds for all of us.

Our faith in God enables us to echo the words of King David: “I will trust and never be afraid.” St. Paul reminds us that “God has not given us a spirit of fear, skills or paper crafting. I know some of my friends who knit scarves and toques for the homeless in the big city.

My mother-in-law knitted hundreds of pairs of socks and blessed her grandchildren.

Since we should not be in any contact entertainment, there are so many things we can keep our selves busy with at home and maybe

but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” A strong faith in an unchanging God is the best antidote to fear.

Third, my faith gives me hope for the future. I believe that better days are ahead for our province, our country and our world.

COVID-19 has taught us how to pull together and look out for each other.

We have learned that “loving our neighbour as ourselves” means following public health orders that protect us from danger and, knowing that by so doing, we also protect those around us. We’ve learned to work together and pray together for an end to this and all crises that threaten the peace and safety of our world.

The COVID-19 pandemic will end one day (we hope and pray it will be soon). I hope that, once it ends, we will not forget the faith lessons we have learned. They will serve us well when the next crisis comes along. bless someone else We can use our special gifts to glorify God in this way.

Just like in the old testament, when they were building the tabernacle and special gifted craftsman and women would come to use their skills (Exodus 31).

Let’s bless someone this week, maybe just with a phone call or a little note.

We will also be blessed.

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Community Justice Committees– What are these?

It's not clear many people know just what a Community Justice Committee is. A Community Justice Committee (CJC) is a group of volunteers that form to try to do what they can to turn around the lives of youth and adults who have broken the law. Instead of charging them with the crime they have committed, they are referred to Westman Mediation Services, who sends their case to the local CJC. The Committee then sits down with the individual and the victim (if they choose to) and, with the help of the victim, they decide what the accused needs to do to make up for the crime they committed. If they complete successfully, their crimes do not go on their criminal record. The main organization, Westman Mediation Services, oversees the Justice Committees in: Boissevain; Killarney; Souris; Brandon; Rivers; Virden; Spruce Plains; Yellowhead Area; Prairie Mountain Area; Dauphin; and Swan River.

Neepawa has had a Justice Committee for many years; it's known as the Spruce Plains Justice Committee. It consists of people from the community who have a desire to see that people are given a second chance in life. For example, if they've been caught stealing, being destructive of property in Neepawa or surrounding areas, they are brought before the Committee and given a chance to do community service or to pay for the damages done, rather than go before a Judge and have a criminal record. That criminal record can damage someone’s life for years and hamper the person’s chances of getting jobs, crossing the border, etc. Groups having Justice Committees have also gone to Stoney Mountain Prison so they can see firsthand what the environment is like in there. It was an eye opener for the committee members.

The Spruce Plains Justice Committee is always looking for members who are interested in helping to turn lives around. You're never too old to learn there is a better way, a straight way to turn your lives around. If you're interested, contact Westman Mediation Services in Brandon at: 153 8th Street Brandon, Manitoba, or e-mail them at: office@ brandonjohnhoward.ca.

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he Conservative Party of Canada has a brand new leader and he is the absolute perfect choice…for people who always vote Conservative. But what about everyone else across this fractured little nation of ours? How is Erin O’Toole going to sway all those undecided voters, frustrated former Trudeaumaniacs and lapse Conservatives to back them to Tory glory?

Getting to know your O’Toole A solid selling point for O’Toole is, quite simply, his impressive and enviable resume. The 47-year-old M.P. for Durham, Ont. is a former Royal Canadian Air Force officer, who worked as a tactical navigator in search and rescue missions.

After 12 years of service, O’Toole went to Dalhousie University and completed his law degree, while still in the Reserves. That’s the type of “‘Pull yourself up by your bootstraps,” story former Conservative leader Andrew Scheer was never able to cultivate for himself.

And it’s most certainly the polar opposite of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whose childhood was one of privilege within a Canadian political dynasty.

One political leader figuratively worked his hands to the bone to get where he is today, while the other worked his father’s name to the bone.

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Eoin Devereux in Canada… So why aren’t I? Why do I still feel a sense of unease, as I did when Scheer was at the helm? I think it’s due to still being unsure of what version of Erin O’Toole will ultimately lead the party.

Will it be the long-time Ontario M.P., who was viewed by many compatriots on Parliament Hill as a moderate conservative, whose efforts were focused on being a consensus builder? A man who has previously proclaimed himself pro-choice and a defender of women’s, LGBTQ and other minority rights? That guy was great… but that guy also had his butt handed to him in the 2017 Conservative leadership race by Andrew Scheer and Maxine Bernier.

Or will the version of O’Toole we see moving ahead be the one whose 2020 leadership campaign was designed to appeal to the strong socially conservative base of the party? Will that make him beholden to that portion of the party?

Is O’Toole a right-winger who promised to “Take Canada back”, or is he, as Maxime Bernier called him recently, ‘Liberal-lite.’

A narrow path This duality could end up being the downfall for

O’Toole, as it was for Andrew Scheer. The modern day Conservative Party’s foundation feels as though it’s built upon a very socially conservative base and as much as that base might not want to believe it, that makes for a narrow path to victory in a general election. Most Canadians are not as supportive of reexamining social issues as the Tory kingmakers are.

That’ll create a challenge for O’Toole, as he will have to find a way to appeal to a broader electorate that is far less conservative than the membership that made him leader. No man can serve two masters and Erin O’Toole may ultimately have to choose one at the cost of the other. Only time will tell if that results in Tory glory or if we all just meet back here again in three years and try once more to find the next great blue Conservative hope.

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Prohibition had a long history in Manitoba, including being the first province to hold a referendum on prohibition. The Canada Temperance Act gave provinces the power to ban the sale of alcohol if supported by a majority vote. In 1893 and 1898, two provincial referendums on prohibition were held; they passed, but were never put into effect. Premier Rodmon Roblin faced the temperance issue on numerous occasions, but his government was unwilling to enforce the Prohibition Act, as the sale of alcohol was a good source of tax income for the province.

A majority of the temperance crusaders were women and the history of the temperance movement is inseparably connected with the suffrage movement. The Women’s Christian Temperance Union, or WCTU, had the belief that alcohol was a dangerous and evil force responsible for nearly all society’s problems, such as poverty, crime, violence and prostitution. The WCTU were predominantly white, Anglo Saxon and generally of the Baptist, Methodist or Presbyterian faith. The ladies met together, fundraised, campaigned and lobbied. The Roman Catholic and Church of England churches both found prohibition too extremist and favoured moderation.

On the other side, many of the new settlers had come from countries where alcohol was acceptable and excessive drinking was a common occurrence. Many made their own alcohol. Beer helped with the summer’s heat and whiskey the winter’s cold, so the story went. Many a hardworking man stopped by the bar on the way home for a “pickme-up” and conversation. That pleasure was soon to be taken away. The election of Liberal Tobias Norris and an overwhelming vote in favour of prohibition on March 13, 1916, made prohibition a reality. There were 196 hotels in the province, 40 liquor wholesale liquor stores and seven breweries. It meant 1,975 bartenders, plus liquor store and distillery employees, keg builders and many more were put out of work. In a time when jobs were scarce, this was a disturbing turn of events. As well, the returned Veterans were upset that Canada had gone “dry” while they were gone and they did not have a say in the matter. They believed that they had earned the right to drink after years of fighting overseas for their country.

Exemptions to the alcohol ban were made for scientific, sacramental and medicinal use. Of course, many people fell ill to diseases that only brandy could cure. After prohibition, drunkenness and disorderly conduct and wife beating was greatly reduced.

Two provincial jails were closed due to lack of “bad” people to incarcerate. However, the police were kept busy with the “bootleggers”, which put power and money into the hands of the least desired citizens. They spent as much time and money trying to enforce the laws of prohibition with organized crime and its violence and their illicit “moonshine”. At times, some of the moonshine was very toxic, with devastating health effects on people, including dying. Every time a citizen sipped a beer or alcoholic drink, he was deemed a criminal.

The government decided that alcohol was not the problem, but its excess use was. In 1922, this belief led to the repeal of prohibition and a switch to a controlled system. The Government Liquor Control Act introduced strict regulations for pricing, advertising, sales quotas and personal purchasing limits. Manitoba was the only province to keep records of all liquor sales and purchases, including name, address and the type and quantity of liquor purchased. This information was available to law enforcement and social welfare authorities on request.

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Here and there Carberry Royals edge Portage to win SCBL crown

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• In discussion with Carberry principals, Bruce McCallum and Dayna Galatiuk, they shared some preparations for the 2020-21 school year. All students and staff in Grades 4 to 12 will be wearing masks. To help with social distancing, Grades 5 to 12 will be divided into three zones. Grades 11 and 12 will be taught in the community hall, Grades 9 and 10 will be in the upstairs area, while Grades 5 to 8 will be downstairs. The gym will be home to two classrooms. Physical education will be held outside, where possible.

Some subject electives may be dropped or discouraged to help with social distancing. The MHSAA has mandated no provincial sports tournaments and other tournaments will be limited. Cross country running will be encouraged. Band classes will continue, but blowing instruments will not be used.

Provincial funding is based on school enrollment as of Sept. 30 and will be impacted by parents who choose to home school.

• Curl Manitoba held a successful trial bonspiel, Manitoba Junior Curling Tour, at the Cargill Curling Training Centre in Morris Aug. 21 and 22.

In the eight rink men’s division, 18-year-old-skip Reece Hamm, of Assiniboine Memorial, defeated Virden’s Jace Freeman 7-2 in the final.

The women’s event saw Altona’s 14-year-old-skip, Dayna Wahl, win a 6-5 extra end final over Assiniboine Memorial’s Cassandra Stobbe.

New regulations included only one sweeper, no sweeping an opponent’s rock behind the tee line and new ice markings for non-throwing team members. Each team was allowed one coach and each player was allowed one spectator who signed a COVID-19 form.

Lorne and Chris Hamblin, coaching team at the training centre, worked closely with Curl Canada and were very pleased with the bonspiel results.

Another MJCT bonspiel is slated for Morris on Sept.

11 to 13, with 10 men’s and eight women’s rinks.

National and provincial curling associations are trying to keep curling rinks open during this pandemic.

• The 2020 Santa Clara Baseball League individual awards include: Top pitcher – Joey Moffatt, Portage; Top rookie – Nathan Braun, 16-year-old Plumas catcher; MVP – Dustin Donald, Portage.

• The Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame has announced the postponement of their golf tournament at Neepawa, Monday, Sept. 14. “We had a great response from golfers and sponsors and will try again next year, but felt there were too many restrictions,” stated Don Schmall, Baseball Hall of Fame secretary.

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2020 Santa Clara Baseball League Champions, the Carberry Royals. Back row: Phil Wells (coach), Kevin McNeill, Keean McLaren, Scott Murray, Josh McMillan, Cole Billiaert, Eric Truscott, Cory Billiaert, Russell Adriaansen and Bret Heselwood. Front Row: Barry Johnson, Dustin Fisher, Ethan Bjarnason, Torey Scott, Warren Birch (manager), Daylon Creasy, Drew Allen and Zaine McConnell. Missing: Eric Kuharski, Carter Jones and Dez Ramsey.

By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press Carberry Royals scored twice in the top of the eighth inning to defeat the host Portage Padres 7-5 Tuesday, August 25 and capture their first Santa Clara League crown since 1993.

The Padres opened fast as Lane Taylor walked, Brody Moffatt singled, and Daylon Laramee belted a three run homer over the centre field fence in the first inning. Joey Moffatt, the League’s top pitcher, went the full eight innings as he fanned a dozen and allowed eight hits.

Daylon Creasy pitched six strong innings for the Royals and received good support from his team. Bret Heselwood relieved in the seventh and eighth frames, without allowing a hit. He struck out the side in the bottom of the eighth to get

the mound victory and also hit a two run single in the top of the sixth.

Warren Birch drilled a two run single with two out in the top of the eighth to break a 5-5 deadlock. Josh McMillan had a good game with two hits, including a double, recorded two RBI’s, and scored Carberry’s fifth run. Catcher, Drew Allen, opened the Royals’ scoring in the second with a solo home run to deep centre

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Among the large crowd of Carberry supporters, outside the outfield fence, were four former Royals,

Leonard Birch, and the Scott boys, Zeke, Don, and Jason, who played 27 years ago when they beat Portage in the finals. Tip of the fedora to Warren Birch and Phil Wells who gave 21 Royals a chance to play baseball and also keep the Santa Clara League afloat.

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Looking Back

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

1980: First flower show held at East View Lodge

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

110 years ago, Friday, September 2, 1910 Sir Wilfred Laurier has completed his tour of Western Canada without being reminded of senate reform. Must we forever carry this legislative incubus?

On Wednesday, Aug. 31, in Knox Presbyterian Church, Kelwood, Mr. Albert Dafoe and Miss Maggie Buchanan, both of Riding Mountain, were united in marriage.

D. McNab has purchased B. McKormick’s incomplete cement block house on Mountain Avenue South, near Park Lake.

The plea for a sane and safe celebration of the Fourth of July has had some effect in the United States. The casualties this year were 28 killed and 1,785 injured. The record for past years is far in excess of the number killed and wounded in the War of Independence.

100 years ago, Friday, September 3, 1920 A Parisian singer refuses to tour America unless permitted to bring forty cases of champagne.

Aug. 31– Passers by were amazed to see in the window of Neepawa’s leading clothing store an elegant display of the latest styles in young men’s suits with a big Made-inGermany sign. On closer inspection, it was found that the sign referred to the big gun just triumphantly placed in front of the Court House.

90 years ago, Tuesday, September 2, 1930 The league of the rights of man has lodged a protest against the action of the government of France in turning back anti-Fascists who want to get out of Italy.

80 years ago, Tuesday, September 3, 1940 Two women were sent to jail in Winnipeg last week for refusing to register. They said

it went against their religious principles.

Following the escape of two more German prisoners from an Ontario internment camp, an investigation into the entire organization and administration of all such camps in Canada was ordered by the government.

Police authorities are hot after all persons who cannot show a registration certificate, especially in the large centres; but that does not mean that towns like Neepawa, or smaller, are going to be overlooked in the round-up. Some of those already nabbed throughout the country put up the most fantastic excuses– most of them on religious grounds– which does not get them any place. Conscientious objectors, and religious fanatics, and foreign groups must toe the mark the same as the rest of us, irrespective of concessions granted them when settling in this country.

No exemption for anybody.

Hitler resembles Napoleon in one way, at least. Many people are looking forward to visiting his tomb.

New anti-Nazi jokes going the rounds in the U.S.A. A drunk propped up against the bar shouted “Hitler is a horse’s neck.”

A lad nearby knocked the glass out of his hand. The drunk again poured himself a drink and announced determinedly, “I still say Hitler is a horse’s neck.” The bystander socked him and the drunk found himself on the floor.

He looked up indignantly and asked, “Say, where am I, in Germany?”

“No suh,” was the reply, “you’re in Kentucky and we have a lot of respect for horses here.”

70 years ago, Thursday, September 7, 1950 Opening ceremonies of new Union school drew a large attendance Aug. 27 when pioneers of the district met and reminisced over their early associations as classmates in the old school which opened in 1883. The new school is

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60 years ago, Friday, September 2, 1960 For the second time this summer, a fire has been delivered to the Neepawa Fire Hall for extinguishing.

Thursday afternoon, William Burr, of Kelwood, returned to his car parked in downtown Neepawa to find smoke billowing forth from the upholstery in the back seat. It was later determined that the fire was likely the result of a burning cigarette butt dropped between the cushions.

Mr. Burr drove his car to the fire station, where it was quickly extinguished by a member of the local fire brigade.

A s i m i l a r i nc ident occurred here earlier this summer. In both instances, it was believed a cigarette was thrown through an open window.

50 years ago, Thursday, September 3, 1970 There is at least one person in Canada who isn’t mad at the Post Office.

A nthony Martin, of Amaranth, returned home this week from a week-long tour of Ottawa and a day at Montreal, all as the special guest of the Canada Post Office.

The five-year-old was the youngest of three Manitoba winners in the Christmas Canada contest, held to choose designs for this year’s Christmas stamps.

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Flowers drew a sizeable crowd to East View Lodge on Aug. 26 in 1980. Residents of several senior citizens homes sent flowers there to hold a show and came to observe. Pictured above, from left to right, are: Trudy Briese, a volunteer; Mrs. Hazel Hargreaves, resident of Osborne Home and her daughter, Berna Boyle, who was also a volunteer.

40 years ago, Thursday, September 4, 1980 Congratulations and best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Birch who have just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

A very successful and enjoyable afternoon was spent Tuesday, Aug. 26, when the first flower show was held at East View Lodge, Osborne Units, Osborne Home and Yellowhead Manor, Day Care and East View Lodge participated in many classes of foliage plants, flowering plants, cut flowers and a very beautiful display of roses from the Rose Memorial Gardens owned by the residents of the Lodge.

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30 years ago, Tuesday, September 11, 1990 “The Unheard Voice,” a book which profiles women in agriculture and their accomplishments has been released in Manitoba.

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Farmers’ Market O.K. to go ahead

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

The Prairie Mountain Health region was faced with new restrictions recently. On Aug. 20, the area entered a “code orange” effective immediately. As part of this, masks were made mandatory and all gatherings restricted to 10 people in indoor and outdoor public spaces, starting Aug. 24. With these new restrictions, visitors and residents of Neepawa may have been unsure of the status of the ArtsForward Farmers’ Market. However, readers can be assured that it will carry on. Rrain Prior, director of programming, was able to iron out the details ahead of last week’s event.

Set up From the start of the Farmers’ Market season this year, ArtsForward has had an area squared off with barriers in place.

The barrier aids in limiting the entry and exit points, in compliance with safety mandates, while utilizing the open space in front of the gallery. A sanitization station has also been in place at the entrance, allowing patrons to ensure hand cleanliness before entering. In addition to these precautions, masks are now required to enter and a hard count of those within the market area is being kept.

Response “In general, I think attendance has been down a little. It’s hard to tell without a hard attendance count,” Prior said of the past events.

“Vendors are still doing good enough sales to keep wanting to come back, though, so we’re still getting a reasonable amount of people.”

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Left: ArtsForward student worker, Elianna Rose, was ready with bottles of hand sanitizer and a mask at the entrance to the Farmers’ Market on Aug. 27. Elianna Rose and Rrain Prior, director of programming, kept a careful eye on attendance to keep operations within the new regulations that were announced on the 20th.

Above: This photo provides a glimpse of the set up for the Farmers’ Market last week.

Prior added, “I think the difference comes from fewer people doing spontaneous activities, and the fact that we weren’t able to have live entertainment at the markets this year. As far as vendors go, though, while we have different vendors this year than in previous years, we have about the same number of them.”

How does attendance for the Aug. 27 event compare?

Prior noted that it was definitely quieter, though it’s not necessarily due to the restrictions or pandemic as a whole.

“It tends to get slower towards the end of the season, anyway,” Prior explained.

“There are just two weeks left before we shut down for the year. I would say

that the changes ran really smoothly, though! We had no objections to the masks or to the limit on the number of people who could be in the market area at one time.

I think, in general, people understand that these are the things we need to do to keep the market running, and they’re willing to make the effort.”

Shar ing her f ina l thoughts, Prior extended thanks, stating, “We appreciate everyone who’s come out to the markets, both vendors and visitors.

It’s a tough year and it’s really nice to still have an outdoor market like this to come to, even if it’s a little different this year. I know it’s been worth the effort on our part to keep it going.”

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Stride Credit Union upgrades still on schedule

By Eoin Devereux

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The renovation of Stride Credit Union building in Neepawa has started to take shape. Stride CEO Brent Budz said that the exterior work on the facility, which began in the spring, is nearly completion.

“For the most part, the exterior work is done, with the exception of the new signage and our drive-up ATM (automated teller machine). This facility will have a drive-up ATM in place, that’ll be a first for [Neepawa] and it’ll be located on the north side,” stated Budz.

Other notable changes to the outside appearance include the removal of a pair of trees on the building’s south side, improvements to the sidewalk and the paving of the northeast parking lot.

As for the expectation of when all the work will be finished, Budz stated that despite all the challenges that 2020 has thrown everyones’ way, they are still on

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Some of the notable alterations to the Stride Credit Union building in Neepawa include changes to the sidewalk, removal of a pair of trees, a new roof and changes to the facade of the roof.

schedule.

“We’re looking to have everything up and running

by November. That will include the transfer back into

the building for all of our employees. What that means is that we are, right now, on schedule,” Budz said.

“COVID-19 has thrown

a little bit of a wrench into how we operate, but for the construction side of the operation, it has not been an issue for the timeline. It’s not going

to extend much beyond what we had hoped.”

Interior upgrades The next phase of the

renovation is focused on the improvements to the interior. Budz said that once people are able to once again walk through the doors, they’ll be impressed with what they see.

“It is going to be a lot different. It’ll be bright, open space. We have invested a lot into that location and we’re willing to continue to invest in it. When you first walk in, it will be a little bit different. There will be a reception area there, with new technology to support people. Lots of glass, lots of light. It’ll be a different feel for sure.”

In his conversation with the Banner & Press, Budz also give credit to the staff at the Neepawa branch for their flexibility during the renovations and the shift into the temporary location. Credit was also given to the customers for their patience during the work, as Budz stated that they are going to be very happy with the finished product, come November.

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Continued from Page A2 Within the constituency of Agassiz, the RM of North Norfolk-MacGregor will also get financial support from #RestartMB, which will go towards water and sewer renewal. The exact amount the RM would receive was not publicly known before the Banner & Press publication deadline.

Agassiz MLA Eileen Clarke welcomed all investments being made into Nee-

pawa and the RM of North NorfolkMacGregor.

“As we see populations growing in rural Manitoba towns, cities and municipalities, our infrastructure has to grow with them,” said Clarke.

The MLA also expressed pride that the government made these investments in local infrastructure projects to ensure access to modern, reliable water and wastewater services.

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History of the Kem Frampton Trophy

By Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press Neepawa-raised historian and writer Rick Sparling drew it to readers’ attention that the Kem Frampton award has been on a shelf for many years. Sparling suggested it was time to bring back the revered award and perhaps he is correct. We have gathered a little bit of history on the award.

The Kem Frampton Sports Award was presented annually to two top athletes in Neepawa and District. The award was instituted in 1976, following the conclusion of Frampton’s 28-year career as a sportswriter with The Neepawa Press. The trophy was donated that year by some Neepawa sports organizations in recognition of Frampton’s contributions to sports in this community. The donors were Natives Hockey Club, Commercial Hockey League, Minor Baseball Club, Golf and Country Club, Minor Hockey Association, Cubs Baseball Club, Men’s and Ladies Curling Club, William’s Tomboy Fastball Club and the Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club.

Winners were selected by a five-member Frampton Awards committee. Nominees must have been residents of Neepawa or the rural municipalities of Rosedale, Langford or Lansdowne.

No age restrictions applied.

Awards were given to: Rick Fraser (track and field) and Marilyn Buchanan (bowling) in 1976-77; Lawson Davies (baseball) in 1977-78; Michael Wilman (water skiing) and Lori Bold (fastball/volleyball) in 1978-79; Glen Newton (track an field) and Penny McElmon (swimming) in 197980; Glen Newton (track) and Valerie Jasienczyk (swimming) in 1980; Harvey Ebner (golfing) and Holly Fulford (basketball/volleyball) in 1981; Bryan Gray (basektball) and Cathy Cummings (golf) in 1982; Lindsay Kaspick (hockey) and Jennifer Spiss (gymkhana) in 1983; Bill Elliott (track and field Special Olympics) and Kami-Rae Nelson (figure skating) in 1984; Mike Levandoski (baseball) and Sherry Fehr (bowling) in 1985; Michael Angers (hockey) and Lynn Schell (judo) in 1986; Rick Schell (judo) and Lynn Scehll (judo) in 1987; Kori Pearson (hockey/baseball) and Anna Borsa (judo/baseball) in 1988; Warren YErex (hockey/ baseball) and Nancy Bremner (gymnastics) in 1989; Kori Pearson (hockey/baseball) and Erin Cummings (figure skating) in 1990; Gordon McCracken (curling) and Crystle Kozoroski (hockey/track and field) in 1991; Clint Wetherill (track and field) and Jennifer Birch (volleyball/basketball) in 1992; and Bryan White and Tanya Jarvis in 2000.

Chris and Tanya Speiss would like to

introduce themselves as the new owners of

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Chris has previously been employed at Thomas Windows for the past 5 years, while Tanya has a career in childcare at the Happy Rock Children’s Centre. They raise their 3 beautiful boys in the town of Gladstone, MB. Chris was raised in Neepawa and Tanya was raised south of Arden, MB. They are so excited to be a part of Neepawa’s community!

It was an easy and exciting choice to take over the business June 1, 2020. Dean and Lisa Pottinger, with the help of many others, have made it a smooth transition for the couple.

They send many thanks to those involved.

Their shop is located in Neepawa, MB, 299 Ellen Street.

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The Kem Frampton trophy has been polished up and is on display at the Neepawa Banner & Press.

2020 would be a good year to revive the trophy and name two athletes of the year.

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Shawn Woods wins Hodson Harvest4Hockey Financial Senior Championship returns to Neepawa

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

N e e p aw a ’s S h aw n Woods has claimed top spot at the 2020 Hodson Financial Seniors Championship in Winnipeg. Woods posted an impressive round of 69 on Monday, Aug. 31, at the Assiniboine Golf Club.

That was four shots clear of second place, which featured a three-way tie between Dave Lavallee, of Bel Acres Golf & Country Club, Glen Mills, of Assiniboine Golf Club, and Rob Damsgaard, of the Players Course. The tournament had been scheduled to take place on Aug. 30 and 31, but had to be altered to a single day format, as the first day was rained out.

For Woods, this event was a return to the PGA of Manitoba circuit, as he had not participated in any of the Tour’s other event this year. Despite the hiatus, Woods noted he was

still pleased with how his round developed over the course of the day.

“It’s been quite some time since I played a PGA event, so I went into this with no expectations on how I’d fair,” said Woods.

“I was able to get off to a positive start, birdied two of the first three holes and settled in after that.”

After the victory, Woods was gracious, thanking Gerry Hodson of Hodson Financial Inc., for sponsoring the event, as well as acknowledging Glen Mills and Assiniboine Golf Club for their efforts in hosting the event.

PGA Manitoba is the regional wing of the PGA of Canada, which was established in 1911. The national governing body is the second oldest and third largest professional golf association in the world and is comprised of 3,700 golf professionals across the country.

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From left: Gerry Hodson of Hodson Finacial Inc. and Neepawa’s Shawn Woods.

Prospects hockey camp ready to go in Neepawa Coach/GM Ken Pearson looking forward to on-ice sessions

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press The Neepawa Junior “A” Hockey Club’s annual prospects camp will be a little bit different this year. The first notable change will be the time in which the event actually takes place, as it will be happening on Sept. 4 and 5, at the Yellowhead Centre in Neepawa. The camp normally occurs in late March, but mandatory spring closures of many businesses due to COVID-19 put the kibosh to those arrangements.

On top of that, the size of the camp will be dramatically smaller than it has been in previous years. Neepawa head coach and general manager Ken Pearson noted to the Banner & Press that he is still looking forward to the return to the rink, despite the restrictions that’ll be in play, “It’ll be a little different than past camps, that’s for sure.

We are limited to 36 prospects, so we’ll have two teams set up and we’ll work on some skills sessions; modified games; some 3-on-3 and 4-on-4. There will be some off-ice testing we’ll be doing on Saturday, [Sept. 5], as well. It’ll be our first look at all of our recently drafted players together, as well as some of the prospects we were able to sign in the off-season. There will be no veteran players participating, so it’ll be all kids that are coming out of [the AAA level]. We’re currently expecting 34 to 36 participants, in total, at the camp,” stated Pearson. “I think it’ll still be a competitive weekend. Everyone has had time in the off-

season to work on things they’d been told to. We’ll be able to see how they’ve progressed. For some of them, it’ll be their first time in Neepawa at the Yellowhead [Arena].

It’ll be nice to get them on the ice and let them see what everything is all about. And it gives us the time to look at some of these players and tell them, as we move into the next phase of our training camp, just what to be aware of, what they need to do to be a little bit better. But, overall, it’ll be nice to get a look at our prospects. There will also be a few free agent players in attendance and this is their chance to stand out and, potentially, move into the main camp with the returning players.”

In person registrations will begin in the morning on Friday, Sept. 4 at the Yellowhead Arena, with the first onice session quickly to follow.

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The Neepawa Junior “A” Hockey Club is pleased to announce that their Harvest4Hockey program is back.

The Harvest4Hockey program has been around for a few years, but this year, there will be a bit of a change up. In past years, volunteers went from farm to farm with a truck, gathering donated grain from farmer hockey fans and delivering it to a local elevator. The sale proceeds went to the hockey club. It was difficult at times to get everything coordinated for days when donor farmers were harvesting the same crop.

This year, Harvest4Hockey chair, Jamie Denbow, said, “We have set up grain delivery accounts in the team’s name at the Richardson Pioneer locations at Minnedosa and Dundonald, Parrish & Heimbecker (P&H) at Gladstone, Viterra at Forrest and G3 at Bloom (near Portage). Farmers who wish to support the team can deliver any grain and have a portion designated to the team account. The grain company will then forward the funds to the team.”

Denbow said, “It is an important for the team to give back to those who donate and create a social experience to bond donors and the team.” So this year, the team is offering a three tier reward system. For Tier 1 donations up to $500, a farmer will receive a season ticket, which is a $250 value. At Tier 2, $500 to $1,000 in grain sales, farmers will receive two season tickets.

At Tier 3, which is $1,000 and over in grain sales, season tickets will be given to farm owners and selected staff, and the donor can arrange to have a harvest or after-harvest BBQ with staff and members of the team.

Denbow said the team is community owned and is all about creating community event fun and interest with hockey games and other events. The events that we normally do may not be possible this year, due to the COVID-19 situation, so it is important that we adapt to the times and still create smaller event opportunities to bond community and team.

Team president Ken Waddell said, “The generous cash donation of $40,000 two weeks ago came with a reqiest from the donor. They asked that team supporters would match the $40,000 and Harvest4Hockey would be an excellent opportunity to do so.”

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Classifieds Obituary William "Bill" Ross Bill Ross, of Kinosota, MB, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at the age of 90 years.

In keeping with Bill's wishes, cremation has taken place and a private service will be held at a later date.

Should friends so desire, donations may be made in memory of Bill to the Alzheimer's Society of Manitoba or to the Parkland Humane Society.

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Mabel Doreen Fulton Due to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 virus, we are late in announcing the passing of Mabel Doreen Fulton. She went peacefully in her sleep on January 20, 2020 at her daughter Susan’s home in Penticton, BC. She was 90 years old. A memorial service was to take place this past spring, but due to COVID-19, it was cancelled and there has been no alternative date set as yet. An announcement will be made when it is possible to have the service and interment performed safely for all who wish to attend.

Mabel Doreen Thomas was born on a farm near Holmfield in Southern Manitoba on November 9, 1929.

She was the second daughter of Arthur Tracy and Sarah Jane Thomas. Already at home was sister Myrtle. Later, sister Lillian and brother Norman were born.

Mabel attended school at Enterprise, East Mountain and Cartwright until Grade 11. She started working for Manitoba Telephone System in 1949 in the Cartwright office.

In 1952, Mabel was married to William Moffat in Cartwright United Church. There were three children born of this marriage – Susan, Neil and Gordon. The family moved to The Pas in 1959, when Bill was transferred with Manitoba Hydro.

In 1962, she took a Floral Design Course in Guelph, Ont. and opened the first flower shop in The Pas – The Pas Florists. She owned it until 1969, when she sold it and invested in an insurance business. She went back to work at MTS and Bill ran the insurance business.

The marriage ended in 1970. Mabel and children remained in The Pas and she continued with MTS ,working her way up to Assistant to the Chief Operator.

She was a member of Westminster United Church and UCW, Charter and Life member of The Pas Kinette and K-40 Clubs. She was also a member of The Pas Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary and a Life Member of Telephone Pioneers.

In September 1978, Mabel and Alan (Al) Fulton were married in Westminster United Church in The Pas. This added Al’s three daughters to the family- Bettyann, Heather and Lana, along with their families.

In 1984, Al and Mabel moved to Neepawa after Al retired from CN and to be closer to family in the area.

Mabel worked at the Minnedosa MTS office until her retirement in December, 1986.

In Neepawa, Mabel was a member of the United Church and UCW Unit #6. She was also a transferred member of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels, District Palliative Care Program, as well as other organizations as she was called upon to help.

Mabel is survived by her children Susan (Bill), Neil, daughter-in-law Elaine, step daughters Bettyann, Heather (John) and Lana (Jeff), grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as her sister Lillian, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

Mabel was predeceased by her parents Arthur and Sarah, sister Myrtle, brother Norman and son Gordon, as well as brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

Donations in Mabel’s memory can be made to: Neepawa & District Palliative Care Box 1240 Neepawa MB R0J 1H0.

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–––––––––– Coming Events Glenella Town Wide Yard Sale, September 12th 2020, 10 am - 4 pm _____________________ Huge yard sale Fri Sept 4 Fri. Sept 11, 9am- 8 pm daily, 350 Young St. Carberry. Includes 10 tables of assorted items, 6 racks of clothes, cosmetics, furniture including a double oven ceramic stove, love seat, queen bed, toys for all ages, antiques, too many items to list separately.

New items daily. Downsizing everything must go. Contact 204-761-1772 cell, 204 834-2673. Social distancing encouraged. _____________________ _Minnedosa Adult Learning Centre’s course registrations start Tuesday. Sept. 8th Contact: Val Gawel at 131 Main St. South 204-867-2519 alc@rrsd. mb.ca

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Please contact Pat for more details. 204-834-2534 or 204-476-0487. _____________________ We are looking for permanent part time position at our office in Erickson MB. Wed to Friday. Very good wages.

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We are looking for 8 experienced (2-3 yrs), seasonal applicants to work on a bee farm as an Apiary Technician in Neepawa, MB. 8 applicants from February 1 to Nov 15, 2021. Must be able to work full time, including evenings & weekends. Duties include: unwrapping/wrapping, queen rearing, making nucs, feeding, medicating, supering, pulling honey, extracting crop, maintain/assemble equipment, etc. Positions are physically demanding and must be able to handle heavy loads, work on a fastpaced environment with a combination of walking, standing, bending, crouching and kneeling for extended periods. Positions are mostly outdoors when hot & dusty, wet/damp. $14-17/hr for 30-65 hours/week. Benefits include: Workers comp. & vacation pay. Please mail resume to: Grysiuk Honey Farms Ltd., 30 Granada Cr., Wpg, MB. R2Y 0P8

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Obituary Verna Alice (Dayholos) Scott

Verna Alice (Dayholos) Scott, aged 89, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 18th, 2020, at Neepawa Health Centre.

Time” senior dances that were held on the weekends.

Mom also helped in orchestrating some of the first “Old Time” dances that were held in Glenella. She loved going to these dances because she could hear her live old-time music that she loved so much.

Verna was born on January 19th, 1931 in the Fallmouth District area to John and Elsie Oswald. She attended school in the Amaranth area and she helped on the family farm until her later teen years, when she found work at Western Bakery in Winnipeg. She stayed with her aunt and cousins and enjoyed her time living in the city with them. But the country was where her heart was and she ended up moving back to the Tenby area with her family.

Verna was most definitely a people person. She was not a person who liked to be alone. She never had a problem making conversation and meeting new people.

Her telephone was her lifeline and we could always find her on a lengthy telephone visit with her family or friends.

She enjoyed going to the Glenella Senior Centre for all their special events. She especially loved when there was any live music playing or singing events that she could join along with. For many years, she sang with the United Church Choir and over the years when there wasn’t a choir, she would gather with friends and sing at different events. You could always find mom playing her organ at home or listening to country music or the polka hour every Saturday night from her favourite Portage la Prairie radio station.

On July 14th, 1950, Verna married John Dayholos, of Tenby, who preceded her, passing away on December 26th, 1995. John and Verna farmed in the Tenby area and it was there that they started their family with David, Kenneth, Randy, Debra and Terry. They enjoyed many years of life on the farm. It was a very busy time raising a family and doing everything that came with it. Mom was always busy taking care of the home, cooking meals, gardening, canning, milking cows, shipping cream and taking care of the many animals on the farm. Mom could always be found in the kitchen, making her delicious apple cake, cabbage rolls, borscht and perogies – traditional as well as apple filled. Her and Dad always enjoyed making perogies. One of the things they usually loved doing together – making perogies and picking any kind of berry.

Strawberries, blueberries, cranberries, saskatoons; you name it and Dad would find a patch to pick. Dad was not one to bring mom flowers, but every time when he was on his search for berries or checking on his crops, he would bring mom a bouquet of wild lilies that were sitting in a field or ditch. She loved flowers, from lilies to lilacs, peonies to roses. She loved a fresh bouquet from the outside.

She loved animals, from horses to dogs to cats. She always had a pet with her throughout her life for company.

Mom and Dad always made their chick order each spring to raise and sell in the fall. She truly enjoyed those fall days when all the relatives came out from the city and helped her with the butchering. Mom also loved the long summer days of preserving her fruit and vegetables.

Up to her last days, she was asking family to save their vegetable so she could can the tomatoes and cucumbers when she got home. Verna and John had a large group of friends and you could always find some kind of birthday party, anniversary, or friends or relatives just stopping in.

It was always full of action and entertainment. Verna and John retired from the farm in the fall 1992. They purchased a new home that they had moved into Glenella. Verna resided at the home until her recent hospital visit.

On April 28th, 1998, Verna married Vernon Scott. They enjoyed 15 wonderful years of marriage. Mom loved to take care of Vern and it was very hard for her when he passed on July 4th, 2013. They enjoyed gardening and reaping in the fall harvest for the freezer or for canning.

They enjoyed going on short driving excursions to visit both sides of their families. They also enjoyed travelling to surrounding communities with their friends to the “Old

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Verna loved having her whole family together for meals and holidays. This was always very important to her.

She loved to cook for big gatherings. She never knew how to cook for a small group, since her entire life was cooking for a large amount of people. A pot of potatoes for her was never 3 or 4 potatoes, but usually 3 or 4 pounds. Even in her last years, when she couldn’t cook for everyone anymore, she made sure someone in the family held the holiday celebration. She loved seeing her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She always wanted to know what was going on in their lives.

The grandkids always got a kick out of how Grandma “says-it-like-it-is” type of person. She always concerned and cared about all her children and always wanted what was best for them. She was very proud of all of her family.

Verna is predeceased by her mother Elsie and her father John; her husband John and second husband Vern; her brothers-in-law Fred and Harry Dayholos, Red Thompson, sister-in-law Millie Hickey; and great-grandson, Kayden.

She is survived by son, David (Elaine), son, Ken (Barb), Heather (Tyler) Reece, Quinn and Brooks. Jenalee (Andrew) and Chloe. Michelle (Adam) and Cohen. Son, Randy (Allison) Matthew (Jordyn), Ryley (Alyssa), and Lindsay. Daughter, Deb (Ken) Fedorchuk, Hailey and Kayla. Son, Terry (Chandra) Dylan, Hannah, Gavin and Ethan. Brother, Garry Oswald (Linda) Laura, Brent and Colleen. Her aunt who was like a sister to her, Viola Oswald Rogers, sisters-in-law, Rose Dayholos, Mary Dayholos and Mary Thompson, Ella Scott and Gene Bowditch.

A celebration of life graveside service will be held Sunday, August 23rd, 2020 at the Glenella Cemetery, at 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Verna’s name to the Glenella Senior Centre.

A wife, mother, and grandma too, This is the legacy we have from you.

Go in peace, you’ve earned your sleep, Your love in our hearts, we’ll eternally keep.

Love you MOM. Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone~MacGregor www.clarkesfuneralhome.com

–––––––––– Notice Alcoholics Anonymous meetings postponed. Call 204841-0002 _____________________ _Arden Hall, cap. 255. Park, camping and sports facilities, rink, curling ice, kitchen and lounge. Call 204-368-2202 _____________________ Neepawa Banner and Press offers full research and re-print services from our archives that go back to 1896. Additional copies of papers, $2 each depending on availability. Re-print of a page from past copies, $2 per page. Archival research, $25 per hour with a $10 minimum. Individual photos on photo paper $5 depending if we have a suitable original in our digital, print or photo archives. Ken Waddell, publisher _____________________ _Winter storage for Campers and Boats at the Minnedosa Ag Barn for 2020-21 starting early October to mid March or April $300. Please contact Terry at 204-867-0488.

For Sale 2 quarters of land in R.M of Glenella Lansdowne SE 34-17-13 and NW 16-18-13 Can be purchased separate or as a package Phone 204-841-1217 or 204-352-4223 for more information Written offers to Bob Malfait, Box 31, Glenella, MB. R0J 0V0

Obituary Lionel Robin Hulme

January 1, 1946 – August 22, 2020 On August 22, Robin Hulme, of Neepawa, Manitoba, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 74.

He was predeceased by his parents Lyle and Mary Hulme; his in-laws Jack and Dorothy Nicholson; brother and sister-in-law Daune and Joan Yerex; brothers-in-law Melvin Nicholson and Ron Crooks.

Robin is survived by his wife Lois (Nicholson); son Martin (Leanne) and children Kaitlyn, Zachary and Colson; son Russell (Kristen) and children Ethan and Nate.

Also surviving to mourn his loss is his sister Lesley Skibinsky (Dennis); his in-laws Cliff and Eleanor Nicholson, Janet Nicholson, Bill and Lynda Nicholson, Linda Crooks, and Fred and Nicole Nicholson; as well numerous nieces and nephews.

There will be no funeral service.

If so desired, memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.

Diana Frances Wilson It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Diana Frances Wilson on July 29, 2020.

Diana was born on Feb. 8, 1967, to Martha and the late Dave Channon.

She attended J.M.Young School and graduated from NACI. After school, she moved to Winnipeg and found employment at Investors Group. She met her husband Gil and later moved to B.C., where she continued her employment at Investors till she retired.

Diana will always be remembered for her smile and sense of humour.

She will be forever loved and missed by her husband, mother, brother Dan, sister Debbie, nieces Destiny and Samantha and friends.

Our sincere thanks for all the compassion shown to us during the loss of Diana. Your calls from near and far, fruit basket, flowers, food, gifts, cards, prayers and visits will never be forgotten. God Bless!

Martha, Dan, Debbie, Destiny, Samantha and family.

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We invite all interested applicants to submit their résumé complete with cover letter and references to: Attention: Candice Anderson, Human Resources Administrative Assistant Dr. Gendreau Memorial PCH P.O. Box 420, Ste. Rose du Lac, Manitoba R0L 1S0 Phone: (204) 447-4375 FAX: (204) 629-3456 E-mail: canderson9@pmh-mb.ca

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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

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FINANCIAL OFFICER The Municipality of Ste. Rose is accepting applications for the position of Financial Officer.

Written applications including resume and salary expected, will be accepted by the undersigned up to and including September 9, 2020, at 12:00 Noon.

Applications not necessarily opened on closing date of September 9, 2020.

For further information, please contact: Marlene Bouchard, CMMA Municipality of Ste. Rose P.O. Box 30 722 Central Avenue Ste. Rose du Lac, Manitoba R0L 1S0 Telephone Number: 204-447-2229 Fax Number: 204-447-2875 E-Mail: sterose@mts.net We thank all applicants but only those considered will be contacted.

Municipality of Ste. Rose

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

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FOR OFFICE CLERK The Municipality of Ste. Rose is accepting applications for the position of Office Clerk.

Written applications including resume and salary expected, will be accepted by the undersigned up to and including September 9, 2020, at 12:00 Noon.

Applications not necessarily opened on closing date of September 9, 2020.

For further information, please contact: Marlene Bouchard, CMMA Municipality of Ste. Rose P.O. Box 30 722 Central Avenue Ste. Rose du Lac, Manitoba R0L 1S0 Telephone Number: 204-447-2229 Fax Number: 204-447-2875 E-Mail: sterose@mts.net We thank all applicants but only those considered will be contacted.

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Sheila Ferguson and family would like to say thank you to all the relatives, friends, and neighbours for their sincere acts of kindness in the passing of John.

This position performs skilled work in the installation, maintenance and repair of all equipment, facilities and operations of water treatment, water distribution and wastewater collection systems. This position reports and receives direction from the Assistant CAO.

Also, we’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone that sent condolences, cards, floral arrangements, food, offers of help, and continued support during these trying times.

Education, Licenses and Experience: • Graduation from high school or G.E.D equivalent, an asset • Certificates in water treatment, water distribution and wastewater collection systems, required or to be successfully completed within the next 12 months • Confined space Entry Certification, an asset • Possession of a valid Class 5 Driver’s License, required Please submit your interest to the Chief Administrative Officer by Monday, September 14th at 9:00 am to Coralie Smith, CAO csmith@westlake-gladstone.ca 14 Dennis St. E., Gladstone, MB Please see www.westlake-gladstone.ca for full job description

Thank You The family of the late Joyce Painter wish to express their sincere gratitude to everyone who showed them sympathy on their recent bereavement. During these unprecedented times, we have not had the formality and community of a funeral, but have greatly appreciated the warmth and support from family and friends in a variety of ways. Joyce was laid to rest on August 22, 2020 in the presence of immediate family.

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Public notice is hereby given that the 2021 preliminary assessment roll for the Rural Municipality of Alonsa has been delivered to the Municipal Office in Alonsa, MB and is 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 October 14, 2020, at 10:00 A.M. at the Alonsa Community Centre at #12 PTH 50, to hear applications.

The final date on which applications must be received by the Secretary of the Board is September 28, 2020 at 4:30 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 Dauphin by phoning 1-866-282-0836.

Dated at Alonsa, Manitoba this 25th day of August, 2020.

Pamela Sul, Secretary Board of Revision Box 127 Alonsa, MB R0H 0A0 Phone: (204) 767-2054 Fax: (204) 767-2044 Email: rmalonsa@inetlink.ca

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Double wedding mystery gets a speedy solve

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Thanks to phone calls from Garth and Darlene Hunter, Melanie Lavich and Mona Nelson, the information for the double-wedding photo (left) has been filled out. Both Melanie and Mona have a connection to this photo. Mona is actually one of the brides pictured, and is Melanie’s mum. The other bride, through marriage, is Melanie’s aunt. Mona (Martin) married Cliff Nelson and her brother, Vince Martin, married Linda (McLaughlin). Linda was the daughter of Mary and Art McLaughlin, of Neepawa.Following the passing of Vince Martin, Linda remarried and is now Linda Olmstead. The double wedding took place on Aug. 7, 1961 and Mona recalls it being approximately 110 degrees Farenheight in the shade, as well as rather windy and dry. The wedding was also the last to take place at the Oberon church. Both Linda and Mona now live in Carberry.

All of this information was received within just a few days of the paper’s release, netting a speedy solve for the photo’s mystery. The couple on the left is Vince and Linda, and on the right are Mona and Cliff. This photo originally ran in the Aug. 28 edition of the Banner & Press.

As well, extra information and an additional photo (right) was received from Beryl Parrott. This photo depicts the parents of the very same Vince Martin and Mona (Martin) Nelson, as well as the parents of Beryl Parrott. In the photo are: Tommy and Harriet (North) Martin, and Alfred and Mary (North) Thoren. The picture was taken sometime in 1934.

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A phenomenal tourist destination for Neepawa

Neepawa’s Re/Max gets a ‘new face’

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Neepawa’s Prairie Mountain Re/Max now has a ‘new face’, so to speak. The building’s frontage received some touch-ups in the form of repairs, a fresh coat of paint and a new sign recently. Half the cost of these touch-ups were covered by the Town of Neepawa’s Storefront Improvement program. Approval for the project was finalized at town council in July, the cost was priced out to $925.

map, as far as this type of cycling is concerned.

“What could have been a hole in the ground for years to come has turned into a phenomenal tourist destination and recreation option that’s free for use. This is a proud day for Neepawa and I can’t wait to see how this futher develops.”

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These bikers appeared to enjoy some “off-roading” at the new Neepawa multi-use trail park on Aug. 30. The weather conditions were clear as could be while they enjoyed their outing.

Continued from Page A1 Neepawa town councillor and Regional Recreation Steering Committee Chair Darryl Gerrard said that it’s great to see just how excited riders are to have access to the new trail park “We’re seeing riders hit the park very quickly. It’s exciting to see how well it’s already been received by the community. Tourists are already coming in to see it and be a part of it.

It’s a very encouraging beginning. It really speaks to the popularity of the sport,” stated Gerrard.

“There are several different types of trails out there from beginner to very advanced. The difficulty levels are clearly marked out there and we ask the community to pick the trail of their skill level.

Use common sense when you are out there. I’ve had the opportunity to go out there. It’s fantastic.”

Gerrard also indicated that an attraction such as this puts Neepawa on the

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‘We’ve been fortunate we’re considered essential’ Some trucking companies minimally affected by COVID-19

By Kira Paterson Banner Staff The trucking industry is essential to keep businesses and consumers supplied with their daily needs. They also, despite travelling far and wide, have less contact with the public than many other industries. These factors combined helped ensure that truckers were still able to get their work done during the pandemic.

Ryan Duncalfe, owner and operator of Duncalfe Transport in Neepawa, noted that business hasn’t slowed for them. “We’ve been fortunate we’re considered essential,” he stated.

“So as far as income, it didn’t change a whole lot.”

He added that he never had to lay anybody off or cut hours for his truckers.

A few changes needed to be made In terms of operations, there have been some changes for Duncalfe’s drivers. He noted that they’ve had to change how they

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Now, more than ever, trucking companies such as Duncalfe Transport in Neepawa are an essential part of keeping Canada going.

pick up and drop off their loads, to reduce or eliminate contact with others at each site. “Our guys were always cautious, having as little contact as they could,” Duncalfe explained. “We just try to adhere to the rules,” he added.

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“Sometimes it was hard to find [places to stop]. Even in the province, we’ve had to walk through drive-thrus,” Duncalfe noted. He said that there have been times where they’ve had to do a lot of walking around just to find a place that would let them in. “I will say, Tim Hortons has been the best. Their washrooms were always open, whereas at [other restaurants] it wasn’t the case,” he added.

Duncalfe explained that he understands that the businesses were just trying to protect their staff and that his drivers have been doing all they can to protect themselves and others as well.

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n behalf of the staff at the Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA), I would like to extend my thanks and congratulations on another National Trucking Week! While “congratulations” seems like a strange word to use, after what we’ve been through as an industry this past year, I do think that congratulations are in order. From the Office of the Auditor General’s Report on commercial vehicle oversight to Efficient Trucking Program delays, regular re-introductions to new government staff, and, of course, COVID-19, we all deserve a pat on the back for not only getting through but also accomplishing what we have in 2020.

The outpouring of support we have received from our members over the past few months has been tremendous, and your emails, calls, and texts of thanks truly kept the wind in our sails as we worked through all of the changes our industry faced. I am pleased that our drivers are finally being given the recognition they deserve. This new appreciation extends beyond the driving population, because as those of us in the industry know, trucking is truly a team effort. It takes drivers, technicians, sales, HR, IT, management, operations, and so many others in our industry to keep those wheels moving. We like to think that the MTA plays a role in there too, as we work to serve the industry that drives the nation.

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n behalf of all the staff at Risk Professionally Managed (RPM) Trucking Industry Safety, we would like to wish everyone a delightful National Trucking Week.

We know that the past six months have been cha l leng ing, but t hey have also indicated the need for strong workplace health and safety programs. I would like to extend cong ratulat ion s f r om t he R P M team to those companies who have certif ied, recertif ied, or completed maintenance audits over Whatever you bought, the past year. I would also like to welcome all of a truck probably brought! the companies who have joined RPM; your comSpecializing in mitment to this program transportation will pay off in many ways of dry bulk as you cont inue your commodities journey to achieving the Trucking Certif icate of Recognition. We work in a great industry, and ensuring employee safety will only make us a more appea ling industr y to employees. I look forward to continuing to Phone: 204-724-6870 Email: alepp@redlinetransport.ca work with all of you in redlinetransport.ca the upcoming years.

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National Trucking Week Truck electrification Manitoba moves by truck an exciting opportunity Submitted Manitoba Trucking Association As the trucking industry continues to be highly focused on the day-to-day concerns related to COVID-19, we have also begun to look to the future of our industry as well. One project that was under development pre-COVID that has come back to the fore during the past few weeks is truck electrification.

Why truck electrification? In Manitoba, there is a lot of potential for such projects due to our abundance of renewable hydro-electric resources. A strong transportation network is vital to ensuring that all of Manitoba’s communities are connected. If the transportation industry can play a part in efficiently reducing our carbon footprint by making use of a readily available renewable resource, we want in. Since 95 per cent of all freight moved in Manitoba spends at least some time on a truck, we are looking at the viability of electrification of several different trucking modes, including long and short haul work.

Of course there are challenges with

such a move, particularly our long, cold winters. Therefore, we look forward to participating in demonstration projects that will ensure that truck electrification is a realistic option in Manitoba. We have seen other green initiatives proposed that failed to take into consideration just how hard our winters can be; therefore, we want to be certain that this is the right tool in Manitoba’s trucking industry.

While we have a number of i’s to dot and t’s to cross, what we envision is a demonstration project that wraps up (and proves or improves upon the viability of electric trucks as an option in Manitoba) around the same time that electric trucks are an option for the mass market. Before they reach the mass market, though, we want to know, what are the maintenance issues of these trucks when they operate in Manitoba? What is their range, in all seasons? What are the issues we haven’t anticipated? What anticipated issues have become non-issues as we run the pilot project? What are the financial and policy impacts for industry and government? It is an exciting opportunity, and we look forward to moving it along.

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E-logs don’t always make the highways safer Is that what we want? A truck driver, with a weight in excess of 80,000 lbs racing through his day? Probably not.

A lot of drivers would prefer to maybe stop for an hour, relax, have a meal, but they don't, because it's going to take away from their paycheque. It's no wonder more and more truck stops are converting to fast food restaurants. While it may be convenient, it's certainly not what most truckers want.

When you're on the road for a week or more, it can soon get pretty tiring to eat three meals a day at a fast food place. It's not like they can just drive to the nearest restaurant. Even if they are close to home, or know that there is a good stop an hour down the road, their e-log is not always going to let them get there. The e-log can either shut their truck down or they can face a hefty fine for a logbook infraction. They must shut down sometimes early if they can't make the next city or truck stop. If they don't make it before their e-log tells them they're out of hours,

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In the trucking industry, e-logs have caused some contrasting opinions between drivers and transportation authorities.

The e-logs have been designed to prevent a driver from cheating on their logbook, which can be a good thing, but not all drivers agree. For those that don't know, the modern day logbook is not much bigger than an iPad and is wired into the truck. It takes data from the truck's motor and measures things like idling time, driving time, distance travelled, speeds travelled and limits the amount of driving time while complying with the laws. While the e-log reduces the amount of time a driver spends doing paperwork, it's not without its disadvantages.

There are a lot of drivers, especially owners/operators who dislike them. It's not a simple matter of being able to cheat the log book. While there are some bad drivers out there, most drivers are out there just trying to earn an honest living to support their families and provide a better lifestyle for them.

In my opinion, the e-log, or even the traditional logbook, has not always made our highways safer. I have personally known someone who was adamant about running a totally legal logbook, but had a lot of small accidents and even fell asleep behind the wheel while driving and had an expensive accident.

Luckily, there was only damage to the truck, trailer and load. No one was injured.

A lot of tragic accidents could be prevented, but, unfortunately, the e-log or driver training doesn't guarantee success. Human error is sometimes the culprit and, as much as we try to avoid making those mistakes, they do happen.

There are drivers like my late husband, who drove for 40 years and earned several awards (including a prestigious one for driving over a million miles without so much as a parking ticket), but despised the e-log and very nearly quit driving before he was required to install it into his own truck. Along with several other owner/

operators he knew, he still disliked it and was learning little ways to get around some of its annoyances.

There are a lot of experienced drivers with a Class 1 license who are nearing retirement or are driving past the age of retirement who really dislike the e-log.

They realize it's here to stay, but are quite happy to walk away from it, leaving more and more inexperienced drivers to do the jobs that need to be done.

Following all the rules for a legal logbook does not guarantee an accident-free career. A driver only gets paid while his wheels are rolling and can only be on duty for 11 hours in the U.S. or 13 hours in Canada. That would include time he sits in his truck waiting to get loaded, unloaded, waiting for permits etc. Even though he is doing absolutely nothing for what could be several hours, he has to count this as part of his on-duty time. So for the rest of his day, he is rushing to get as far as he can in his remaining hours for the day.

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times playing catch up. Joey Deerborn, with the general are battling two major misconceptions: the use of growth farm lobby group Keystone Agricultural Producers, said, hormones and the application of manure. She explains “There is not a broad understanding of what it means to that the use of growth hormones isn’t allowed in Canada, farm.” He explained that they work to educate not just meaning that any Canadian pork sold is free of added urban Canadian, but also the media. “People need to hormones. The second misconception relates to the apunderstand where their food comes from, it doesn’t just plication of manure onto fields. She said that while some come from the store,” he said. When it comes to educa- people believe manure is sprayed onto fields, with little tion, “Farmers have a really excellent story to tell,” said concern for neighbouring residents or the environment, Deerborn. the practices of either injecting or directly incorporating

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Neepawa Banner & Misconceptions Continued on Page 13 Press Deerborn said the biggest misconception they face is With Manitoba being that farmers have endless access to capital.

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

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

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

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Roundabout proposal raises questions from MTA Submitted Manitoba Trucking Association The Government of Manitoba recently announced a proposed roundabout for the intersection of the Trans-Canada Highway at Highway 16, or the Yellowhead Route. While the Manitoba Trucking Association welcomes infrastructure investment, we always want to ensure that the investment is the right one.

We have several questions for this proposal, including (but not limited to): • The impact of trains crossing and blocking traffic at nearby railroad tracks; • The footprint of a round-

about that safely accommodates long combination vehicles; • The safety impact of being the only roundabout on the Trans Canada Highway; • And the impact of winter and heavy snows in such an intersection.

While we have questions, we are being open-minded about this project. It is always our goal to use the right tool for the job. We are aware that roundabouts are used in various parts of the world to great success; however, we have not yet seen or learned of any used

at intersections like this one.

Generally, roundabouts seem to be used in single lane situations or to replace on/off ramps. They don’t tend to be used in singledouble lane intersections at highways speeds.

We look forward to learning more about why the Government of Manitoba feels that this is the right tool, why this job is suddenly a priority and if there are better options, such as a cloverleaf, that would be a better fit.

On the heels of the Canadian Trucking All iance (CTA) recent ly r elea s i ng it s compr e hensive COVID-19 recovery roadmap for the truck ing industr y, the A lliance has prov ided Env ironment and Climate Change Canada ( E C C C ) w it h s e ver a l environmentally-related prog ram and pol icy changes that can help stimulate investment in low- c a rb on t ec h nolo gies and drive continued g r o w t h i n C a n a d a’s trucking industry as the effects of the pandemic continue to be felt.

“As our country beg i n s t o r ec over f r om unprecedented economic challenges from the pandemic, it is important to remember that climate change continues to be an issue that we must remain focused on,” said CTA’s director of policy and industry awareness programs, Lak Shoan.

speed limiter rule and; working with ECCC to develop a roadmap for decarbonization of the trucking industry. “ C TA b e l i eve s t h i s comprehensive list of policy and prog ram changes will not only continue to reduce the carbon footprint from our sector, but also act as an important catalyst to increase cashflow and competitiveness in our industry,” added Shoan.

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