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Bikers and hikers heading out to the ‘Back Forty’ Grand opening ceremony for multi-use trail park reveals official name and signage

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From left to right: Neepawa Regional Recreation Steering Committee chair Darryl Gerrard and Lyle Loewen, HyLife’s senior director of operations, unveiled the new signage and name for the new bike and walking trail, which is now known as the HyLife Back Forty.

By Eoin Devereux

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Well, we’re all going to have to start getting used to saying the phrase, “I’m going to take a bike ride around the back forty.”

On Monday, Oct. 19, the Town of Neepawa, along with HyLife Foods, unveiled the new name of the community’s multi-use trail

park. From now on, the park will be officially known as the HyLife Back Forty.

HyLife purchased the naming rights in early August, after it donated $100,000 towards assisting in the completion of the new 40-acre bike park. Lyle Loewen, HyLife’s Senior Director of Operations, spoke on behalf of the company during official unveiling of the new

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signage. Loewen said that they were very pleased to be involved with this endeavour.

“The timing of this park couldn’t be better,” says Loewen. “We are all looking for local entertainment options as we find relief from the current pandemic. This park allows us to do that, not just in the summer, but 365 days a year, as this is an allyear-round adventure attraction!”

The Back Forty was built on land northeast of the Riverside Cemetery and features multiple bike tracks of varying difficulties, from children up to expert level. Its development came about through the efforts of the Neepawa Regional Recreation Steering Committee.

Darryl Gerrard, the Committee chair, said that the park will be a real attraction for the area.

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“This new recreation space will become a tourism draw, attracting families, cycling enthusiasts and competitive events to our region,” Gerrard stressed. “It’s fantastic when members of a community put the time and the effort in on a project like this. [They] see the long term benefits for a community and work together to make it a reality.”

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New money announced for Neepawa’s Water Treatment Plant expansion $2.25 million coming through Manitoba Restart Program

Neepawa’s efforts to expand its water and sewer capacity are getting a big boost from the province.

Rochelle Squires, minister of municipal relations, announced on Monday, Oct. 19 that the government has committed $2.25 million towards the expansion of the town’s water treatment plant reservoir. The money is being provided through the Manitoba Restart Program and will help Neepawa meet the increased water demand it faces from recent population and industry growth.

It’ll also aid in providing backup storage capacity for the town’s water tower. The $2.25 million will cover 50 per cent of the cost of the upgrades, with the town covering the other half.

Earlier this year, the

project, as quickly Town of Neepawa as possible. h a d s ubm it t e d “ T he 2 016 a list of funding [Federal] census priorities to the showed us that we Manitoba Water had a population of Ser v ices Board 4,609, but we know (MWSB). The top now, in the year priority on that list 2020, that we’re was this project. probably much While making closer to 6,0 0 0 t he a n nou nc e and we’re going m e nt , S q u i r e s to be growing a noted t hat t he lot more from that province is very point,” stated Mchappy to be able Cutcheon. “Water to collaborate with is a big part of the town on this what we need. expansion effort.

More than 50 per “This is a vitally PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX impor tant pro - Neepawa mayor Blake McCutcheon (left) and minister of municipal cent of what we ject for the future relations Rochelle Squires were at Neepawa’s water treatment plant treat is necessary growth of Nee- on Monday, Oct. 19 to announce provincial funding for expansion for sustainable hog processing operpawa, so I am very to the plant. ations at HyLife. pleased to be able to confirm today that the Water Services branch staff important project by Mar. Currently, we’re able to keep up with demand, but Neepawa Water Treatment will provide project man- 31, 2022.”

Neepawa mayor Blake we recognize that the new Plant reservoir expan- agement, on behalf of the sion project was approved Manitoba Water Services McCutcheon said that the storage capacity is limited for $2.25 million,” said Board and the Town of town is looking forward and at risk of running out Squires. “The Manitoba Neepawa, to complete this to getting a move on this within hours some days.

‘It’s been a rough year, but we’re surviving’

Roxy theatre notes a financial loss at AGM

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press It’s that time of year again. Not for Halloween, yet, but for annual general meetings.

Neepawa’s Roxy theatre kicked their AGM off without issue on Oct. 19 at 8:00 p.m. to review the year. Kate Jackman-Atkinson, chairperson, noted that the Roxy theatre is very thankful for the financial cushion present via their reserve funds. The theatre has also received good support from the community via private rentals, local grants, and more.

“Our major challenge continues to be operating profitably and safely, and continuing to adapt, as needed, to the conditions present,” Jackman-Atkinson said in the meeting.

Though community support has helped the Roxy theatre through the COVID-19 pandemic, being closed to the public following March 8 has had an impact. Revenue for the season totalled to $69,029 and expenses to $87,366. This makes the recorded loss for the season approximately $18,337. The Roxy Theatre’s surplus, as a result, is now stated at $401,750– of which approximately $64,000 is cash and the rest is capital assets.

“It’s been a rough year, but we’re surviving,” said Debbie Strelczik, finance management. “Though it would not be ideal, the Roxy should be okay if it’s unable to open

for a while yet.”

It was also noted that there was a mismatch in previous years between funds received and expenses for work done at the theatre, thus creating a bit of inaccuracy on the Roxy’s final numbers. This is expected to continue– however, it is assured that all is accounted for.

The board continues to keep a look out for any available support that may be applicable to the not-for-profit theatre.

Other manners of business noted were: branching out to different social medias to reach younger audiences; resolved issues with capti-view devices and good feedback reported for hearing assisted viewing devices.

Wrapping up the meeting, a call for nominations was put forward for positions on the board. All seats were maintained and remains as follows: Kate Jackman-Atkinson, chairperson; Leslee Strelczik, vice chair and social media manager; Darlene Dyck, secretary; Debbie Strelczik, treasurer; Flow Anderson, on-screen advertising; Jamie Willis, digital systems operator; Heidi Wohlgemuth, concession chair; Jeff Braun, facilities; Angela Hutton, volunteer coordinator; and Dale De’Ath, Kay De’Ath and Sue Atkinson, members at large.

Kate Jackman-Atkinson, on behalf of the Roxy, thanks the community for their continued support of the theatre.

The new water reservoir will be designed in a manner that will double our storage capacity and provide up to two days of storage, in the event of breakdowns or significant fire.”

McCutcheon added that the town is grateful for the support from the province on this project, as it gives them the ability to meet the challenges in a timely fashion. The expectation is that the tenders for the Water Treatment Plant expansion will go out in January 2021 and the actual physical upgrades will start in May.

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Neepawa theatre to be open in November for fundraiser, COVID-19 precautions in place

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press People in Neepawa and area can once again sit inside the Roxy theatre. After a long stint of being closed to the general public, the not-for-profit theatre will be open for a fundraiser concert on Nov. 14. The concert is being put on in collaboration with Lunch Money, a local band, which is donating their performance for the event. A committee was put together to navigate staging something such as this during COVID-19, to have a group to look at all the options available and come up with solutions before challenges arise. The chair of this committee is Leslee Strelczik, who is also the acting vice-chair of the Roxy board.

“I am very happy that we are able to host this concert!

Lunch Money is a great band and I thank them for their generosity,” said Strelczik.

To ensure that the concert is as safe as possible for all involved, a number of safety measures have been put in place. To ensure a clean flow of patrons within the Roxy, tickets are being pre-sold at the theatre on Oct. 24, 31 and Nov. 7. Aspiring attendees are also able to contact the Roxy via admin@neepawaroxy.ca to book a ticket or ask any questions they may have. Two showtimes are

available for the concert date, 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., with seating rotating between shows. Seating will be assigned and limited to a maximum of 100 patrons at each performance, with sanitization occurring in between.

Masks are required within the theatre until the ticket holder is in their seat. At that point, the continued use of masks is recommended.

However, this isn’t all. There are two different types of tickets one may purchase. Aside from tickets to attend the performance, supporter tickets have also been made available.

“These supporter tickets have been made available to those who are unable to come, or may be uncomfortable attending due to COVID-19, but still want to support the Roxy,” Strelczik explained.

Strelczik added, “I’m excited to be able to have people back in the theatre again.”

Strelczik isn’t the only one excited. Lunch Money, composed of Ron Nordstrom, Hughie McLaughlin, Greg Fleck and Dave Zeke, is also eager to go.

“The reason we’re doing this as musicians, is that we really see the value [of performance spaces like the Roxy],” said Nordstrom. “We want to support it as much as we can.”

“I’m very happy about [being able to return to the

Costume parade to go ahead at Country Meadows Personal Care Home

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press A fall tradition at Country Meadows Personal Care Home will be continuing this year, with some adaptations to make it COVIDsafe. Annually, Neepawa’s care home invites kids to come by on Halloween to show off their costumes to the residents. Because of visitor restrictions at care homes due to COVID-19, the format of this tradition has had to change a bit.

“With safety precautions still in effect on indoor visit-

ing at care homes, Country Meadows has planned an event for Halloween to ensure that the grandparents of Country Meadows and the youth can still enjoy a Halloween together in a safe delivery,” stated Marsha Forgue, activity supervisor for Country Meadows. They are calling this event a “Window Walking Parade” and will feature little trick-or-treaters marching around the outside of the care home for all the residents to see.

The event will take place at Country Meadows on

Saturday, Oct. 31. Families are asked to meet in the parking lot at 1:45 pm so that the parade can get started at 2:00 pm. “The residents will be looking forward to seeing the children and the creative costumes,” Forgue expressed. It will not only be a treat for the residents, but the kids will

also be getting goodie bags at the end of the parade.

A nyone interested is welcome to participate.

Physical distancing guidelines will be in effect and all participants will be asked to wear a mask. If anyone has questions, they can contact Forgue at 204-476-7815.

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Roxy to perform],” McLaughlin added. “We haven’t been able to for a long time and the Roxy is fantastic– it has great acoustics. I really hope that people will come out to support it.”

Zeke, the band’s newest member, also shared his thoughts, stating, “I’m excited to be out there to share the music with everyone.”

Attendees can expect to hear some of the band’s favourite music from the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s, as well as some originals. The Roxy theatre extends its thanks to the community for its support.

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In defence of truth

he Winnipeg Free Press published a three-part series on Manitoba farmers and the farm industry. One of the stated premises of the series is quoted as follows. “Climate change is the most pressing issue of our time and farmers are poised to be on the front line of the crisis, both as casualties and change makers.”

The series did a pretty good job of describing life on the farm during the hectic sowing, growing and harvesting seasons. There was only one problem with the series– they had a hard time proving their premise. That wasn’t sur prising, because climate change is NOT the most pressing issue of our time.

The media and some academics would truly like us to believe that climate change is the most pressing issue of our time. Why they like that, I am not sure.

Perhaps it’s just a lack of thought, common sense or a poor grasp of history. I think the most pressing issue is that we are being led astray on many issues by misinformed writers.

I have no doubt that the climate is changing, it always has. It’s debatable if the world is warming up, it may be. To me, it’s even more debatable if mankind’s actions are causing climate change. In the Free Press article, they made the now time-worn claim that cow burps and farts are destroying the world. Isn’t it amazing that the people who live in smoggy cities know so much more about how we should live than people neepawa

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Ken Waddell on the farms who live where the air is actually cleaner?

The problem with the Free Press is that they don’t really apply much original thought in their articles. The FP strongly subscribes to news cycle trendiness and it gets very tiresome.

Here are some of the accepted trends and themes we are repeatedly subjected to. Brian Pallister is always wrong, just ask Free Press columnist, Dan Lett. Conservatives are always wrong, just ask the majority of writers across North America. Christians are stupid, we all know that. Jews are closet terrorists. Criminals are just poorly adjusted people who deserve one more break in life. Oil and gas are really bad, so I am sure all the writers and academics will save our world this winter by walking to work, not driving their cars and turning off the gas meters on their houses. Oil and gas, and especially Alberta oil and gas, are outdated and must be crushed.

Hydro dams are bad and only solar panels and wind turbines are any good, even though they have a very short life span. Justin

Trudeau is always right, all the other federal leaders are always wrong. You get the picture.

Climate change isn’t the biggest issue we face. People not studying history, science, agriculture and politics are our greatest threats.

Dividing people into thought camps is a threat. Good ideas don’t come solely from Liberals or Conservatives, from NDP or Greens, from Democrats or Republicans. Good ideas come from searching out and recognizing the truth when you find it.

In defiance of the Free Press’s climate change premise and in defence of our farmers, I daresay, farmers know more about the truth than just about any other group in our society.

We shouldn’t be following mindless trends, we should be seeking the truth.

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Woe is me

las and alack, the day did live up to the portends of an excellent day. The dogs had risen early, well before six, and were content to settle down and allow me an extra time in the land of gentle dreams. It was a touch after eight when we unanimously decided to start the day. Ten minutes after starting the day, the power went off. An unscheduled outage, as it were. Not too concerned, as my breakfast is always cold cerHOMEBODIES eal, and, or no, coffee! Okay, we can do without coffee for a bit. Checked my phone, only Rita Friesen to find it at 15 per cent power.

The laptop was in the same predicament. Okay, quick question out to the general populace– any one else out? One assurance that all was well in another part of the town comforted me– local outage– how long can that take?

Cold cereal down, what to do? There is battery operated radio in storage and I have the six D cell batteries required to activate it.

Not fond of electronics of any sort, I carefully read the instructions, inserted the batteries, only to find that two of them became very hot, very quickly. Out they all came. Re-read the instructions, reinserted the batteries, only to have the same thing happen again.

And, no, I don’t know if it was the same two, or in the same place, because I scrapped the plan.

Just days previous, I had purchased a new scented candle. I know- it was not dark nor cold, I did not need the light or warmth, but I wanted the candle flickering and the shadows dancing. Okay.

I checked the wick and tried to light it. Six times! The wick would not catch.

Decided to put my feet up and read. Got comfortable, afghan and dog on my lap, book, and then, as I pushed the magic button to elevate my feet, the realization that wasn’t going to work either!

No coffee, no radio, no candle, a mere pittance of energy on the phone or laptop. What to do. Walk the dogs! That I can do. As we were heading out the door, the phone rang and a loving friend, having read my post, invited me for coffee. Right after the walk.

Returning from a quick and energetic two mile excursion, I let loose the hounds and prepared to go for coffee. The garage door also relies on electricity. I could reef the rascal up or walk. Reef it was.

And as I ducked back into the house to get my phone and charger to utilize my friend’s power, my power came back on.

Coffee time was all that coffee time is supposed to be– laughter and listening, exchange of ideas and support. Returning home, I realized that I did not know how to reactivate the remote opening of the big white door. I have great neighbours and thankfully, one was home for an early lunch and I humbly asked for assistance, watching carefully and asking questions so that the next time I won’t need help.

In the big picture, I was faced with inconveniences, not hardships.

All first world problems.

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OCTOBER 23, 2020

In memory of our parents

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ne of the f irst lessons I learned many years ago was that I did not have perfect parents. One of the lessons I learned many years later was that I was just like them. I wasn’t a perfect parent either.

Let’s be honest— no parent is perfect. We learn a lot about parenting as we raise our first born child.

Then, when the second one (and any subsequent ones) are born, we have to forget what we learned with the first one and learn everything all over again, because every child is different and must be treated differently. That’s life.

However, despite their imperfections, all parents share two important items with their children. The first is a legacy. The second is life lessons.

When I speak of a legacy, I’m not talking about money or property that we inherit when our parents die. The gifts from my parents that I treasure the most are gifts that money can’t buy. The first is a deep respect for the earth. Our

some extra time in prayer for family and friends. This COVID-19 affects all of us in some way, but we can find peace and contentment if we seek Jesus and His blessings.

God will give us a peace that passes all understanding. Paul tells us that in Ephesians 4:7.

Let us get busy this week.

Neil Strohschein farm put food on the table and money in the bank to meet our needs. We cared for it and treated it with respect. That attitude has stuck with me all my life and I honour my mom and dad for giving it to me.

A second gift was a healthy system of values.

My parents taught me to focus on the important things in life— family, f r i e n d s , c o m m u n i t y, church and faith. Although my life has followed a path with which my parents did not always agree, they encouraged me to follow God’s leading in my life, even when it meant that to find my true calling, I had to leave Alberta and move to Manitoba.

As for lessons, every parent I have ever met, including myself, has consistently been an example

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dark evenings are here. It is time to start to do some crafts for Christmas, or watch that favourite movie again on TV. Maybe now we should read that book that is waiting on the shelf.

W hat about a book in the bible? There will always be something new in the Bible we never saw before. We could spend

FAITHFULLY YOURS

Observation thought for this week.

First thing I did this morning when I got up was look out the window to see if there was snow on the ground. It was reported

of one of two things. Most often, parents are “good” examples of how to do things correctly. But there are times when we are “excellent” examples of how to do things wrong. Again, remember— we all fail at times, and sometimes our failures will be colossal.

But colossal failures can often be good learning experiences.

A second lesson I learned (this time, the hard way) is that blaming my upbringing for my own failures is never appropriate. Past actions, whether ours or someone else’s, may leave mental or emotional scars. But those can be healed. God offers us three things— forgiveness for our sins, the ability to forgive those who have sinned against us and the power of his spirit to help us

change how we think, how we speak and how we live.

But God’s gifts come with a condition attached.

Jesus put it this way: “Go and sin no more.” In other words, learn from your past. Follow the examples of those who have shown you how to do things correctly. Learn what made them successful and seek to develop and display those qualities of character and habits in your own life. Stay away from those who would lead you astray.

O u r p a r e nt s m a d e choices every day when raising us. They did the best they could with the knowledge and resources they had. They taught us to be independent, to think for ourselves and to use the legacy and lessons we learned in our childhood and youth to make wise decisions for ourselves and for our children.

The legacy and lessons were their gifts to us. What we do with them is our way of honouring them and sharing the same gifts with our children and grandchildren.

that an hour northwest from my place it was snowing and also 1½ hours southwest of here. No snow yet here, even though the sky is very gray and the day is just beginning. The long

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Correction from last week’s paper: In the article “Tiger Hills Hockey League will go forward” The referee-in-chief for the Tiger Hills Hockey League is Kirk Graham (not Brad Graham).

As well, the game between the Neepawa Natives and Winkler Flyers was played on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 3:00 pm, not Friday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 pm.

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Letters

A few points from another perspective

Response to Lenora Buffi in the Oct. 16, 2020 edition of The Banner & Press.

While reading Lenora’s letter, I noticed some questionable information she presented and would like to respond to some of it from my perspective: 1. Because I am interested in our federal deficits and rapidly accumulating debt, Lenora’s comments on the subject were of some interest to me. I think a better definition of “deficit” would be a government’s shortfall in revenue to meet its expenditure obligations, or an excess of expenditures over revenue on an annual basis. While interest on debt constitutes a major cause for deficits, it is not part of the definition, current annual interest being approximately $30B on a debt of about $1.5T (gross debt that we pay interest on).

2. Except for Quantitative Easing, when the Bank of Canada creates money to buy corporate bonds to help stimulate the economy, our Bank of Canada buys government treasury bonds and sells most of them on the open market, mostly to our chartered banks, who in 1975, were given the authority to create money “out of thin air” through loans and then can lend that money to the government with interest. The sale of these treasury bonds creates money for the government and creates our debt. I see this as a neoliberal policy that helps banks, their shareholders and other wealthy investors. It is definitely not socialistic! This policy and practice have continued for the last 45 years, without any objection raised from any political party.

3. Assessing the severity of debt by referring to a “debt to GDP ratio” to me is useless, for no matter what this ratio is, a debt is a debt with all its adverse effects, including the major, if not only, cause of austerity. Further, the value of our GDP does not necessarily reflect the overall wealth or well-being of most Canadians. Interest on debt is paid for by taxpayers, not necessarily proportionately by the people benefiting most from it!

4. In her second last paragraph, Lenora points out that “In the U.S., 213,000 deaths over 331 million population equals 0.064 per cent. In Canada, 9,500 deaths over 38 million equals 0.025 per cent. This is the truth about the flu situation.” Then she says, “The United States, with nine times the population, has less than three times the number of deaths.” This would be a great tribute to the U.S., indeed, if it were true. But, in fact, the number of COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. is 22.4 times that in Canada. She would have been right, however, had she said that the RATE of deaths in the U.S. is just under three times that in Canada.

Ken McCurdy McCreary, MB

Health issues don’t recognize borders

One obvious conclusion arising from this pandemic is that health issues don’t recognize borders. But despite the massive consequences of COVID-19, our political leaders still haven’t grasped it. Rich nations like ours are now paying enormous funds to get to the front of the vaccine line, as if treating the pandemic here but not elsewhere will end the problem.

Aside from the moral and ethical problems with this, the pandemic itself has proven we can’t wall disease away; as long as it circulates anywhere, it remains a grave threat.

Health organizations are calling for international funding to provide global accessibility to treatment. So far, our government has offered a tiny amount, nowhere near our fair share.

The lesson was simple: we’re all in this together. But it’s a lesson the Trudeau Liberals still don’t seem to have learned.

Nathaniel Poole Victoria, BC

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Helen Drysdale out of helen’s kitchen

Relief camps for single men

In 1930, to help those unemployed, newly elected Prime Minister Bennet provided $20 million to the provinces to help them finance and provide relief expenditures. Manitoba decided that a portion of theirs would be spent in the new National Park at Riding Mountain, which had just been set aside in February 1930 and needed lots of manual labour for building it up. Men, many local, went in for a two month stay and could earn up to $100 for their two months of work. They cleared the bush along what was to be a highway through the park, built the administrative building, golf club house and other buildings out of logs and stones, laid water and sewer lines and so much more. Their accommodations were cramped and cold, but these men were happy to have paying work to support their families. It was a good program for the men and the park, but they could only hire a certain number of men.

There were yet many men unemployed, many single, and the government worried that all these young men would start civil unrest. So in 1932, relief camps were opened and run by the Department of National Defence under General Andrew McNaughton, who was in consultation with the Department of Labour. The camps were situated far away from civilization, out of sight from the general public, with strict military discipline and labour intensive jobs. The camps were for single, unemployed and homeless young men who received room and board, medical care and 20 cents a day to work six days a week. The Labour Department wanted the men kept busy so they used old, outdated equipment for the work. The men built roads and bridges, cleared bush, planted trees, built public buildings and much more. The conditions they lived and worked under were not good; overcrowding in uninsulated sheds, poor quality food, often treated very poorly by the staff (often ex-military men) who often referred to them as slaves and many men bore serious injuries due to the work conditions, with no doctor on site to provide medical attention.

In April 1935, the men rebelled. Fifteen hundred men from the British Columbia relief camps went on strike and gathered in Vancouver. They decided to march to Ottawa and as they gathered on top of freight trains, they were soon joined by many more along the way. Upon reaching Regina, the marchers were met by their representatives just returned from Ottawa from unsuccessful meetings. Police tried to prevent a public meeting and a riot ensued. One police officer died and many police and rioters were injured. By the time the camps closed in June 1936, 170,248 men had lived and worked in them.

Many unemployed men left home and “rode the rods” in hope of finding work. Some married men left home, as it was easier for their families to get assistance, some because of the shame in not being able to provide for their families and some had just had enough of trying to make ends meet. The single men left because it was another mouth their moms did not have to feed and for the possibility of work and some for the adventure.

To get on a freight train, they had to avoid the “railway bulls” (railroad security), who were often brutal with their clubs. Occasionally, the men would find seasonal jobs, but more often than not, they used soup kitchens or the generosity of house wives or stole from gardens and chicken coops to have something to eat. Many ended up in “jungles”, the name for hobo camps that were situated on the outskirts of towns. They always had a fire going with a gallon can of stew cooking, with the meat often being an unfortunate rabbit or rat.

This recipe is for rabbit, but chicken can be easily substituted. Wild and tame rabbit helped many Canadian families through the Great Depression and the rationing in WWII. In Canada, it is not as popular as it once was, as many classrooms and homes have a rabbit for a pet. In other countries around the world, rabbits are raised and eaten on a regular basis.

Baked rabbit with mushroom gravy 1 3lb. rabbit 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup flour 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 tsp. salt 1 can water or chicken broth 1/2 tsp. pepper 1/2 cup dry white wine 3 Tbsp. oil 1/2 tsp. thyme 1 onion, diced 1/2 tsp. crushed rosemary Combine flour, salt and pepper in a bowl. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Coat each piece of rabbit with the flour mix and brown for 3 to 5 minutes per side until the rabbit pieces are golden brown. Remove the rabbit from the pan and place in a casserole dish. In the same pan, add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients into the pan. Stir and scrape all the browned bits from the pan and pour over the rabbit pieces in the casserole dish. Cover and bake at 325°for one hour or until rabbit is tender.

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Spruce Plains RCMP report

By Cpl. Jacob Stanton Spruce Plains RCMP

During the week of Oct. 12 to Oct. 18, Spruce Plains RCMP dealt with 57 police activities.

Oct. 12– RCMP responded to a call of a suspicious person in the town of Minnedosa, a complaint of harassing text messages and checked the wellbeing of a person in Plumas.

Police also responded to a single vehicle rollover in the RM of Glenella-Lansdowne.

The driver suffered non-life threatening injuries and was arrested for impaired driving.

There were no passengers.

Oct. 13 – RCMP responded to a disturbance at a residence in the Municipality of Westlake-Gladstone, as well as a hit and run collision in Neepawa. Police received a 911 call to a residence in the RM of Glenella-Lansdowne; it was determined that it was caused by a problem with the phone line. Police responded to a domestic disturbance in Minnedosa. One person was arrested as a result.

Oct. 14 – RCMP responded to a two vehicle collision in the town of Nee-

pawa, no one was injured.

Police also responded to an attempted break and enter to a business in the town of Neepawa.

Oct. 15– RCMP conducted a COVID compliance check– all person(s) were abiding by the quarantine regulations. Police responded to an assault in Neepawa, as well as an alarm call to a business that was determined to be false. Police also responded to a family dispute, which was resolved. Police located and stopped an impaired driver in the RM of Rosedale after receiving complaints about a vehicle swerving on the highway. The driver was arrested and charged after it was determined their blood alcohol content was more than double the legal limit.

Oct. 16– RCMP conducted a COVID compliance check– all person(s) were abiding by the quarantine regulations. Police also received a complaint of fraud in the RM of Rosedale.

Oct. 17– RCMP stopped a motorist in the town of Neepawa. The driver was issued a roadside suspension for blowing a “warn” on a roadside screening

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device. Police responded to a residential alarm call that was determined to be false.

Police also conducted two COVID compliance checks, all person(s) were abiding by the quarantine regulations.

Oct. 18 – RCMP responded to a neighbour dispute in Minnedosa, a break and enter to a business in the town of Riding Mountain and a report of a sexual assault in the RM of Rosedale.

These matters are still under investigation.

RCMP conducted 21 traffic enforcement actions during this reporting period.

Fall has arrived and winter is on the horizon. It’s the time of year where motorists transition to winter driving. The Spruce Plains RCMP would like to remind motorists to be mindful of the changing weather conditions and prepare for winter driving. Please consider putting on winter tires and ensuring you have a safety kit inside your vehicle.

Most of all, be courteous to other motorists and pedestrians during the transition to winter. Remember, we are getting close to Christmas… and Santa is watching. Take care of each other.

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Carberry/North Cypress-Langford

Nakonechny a versatile student

Here and there

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By Gladwyn Scott

Neepawa Banner & Press

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Jayde Nakonechny is involved in many extracurricular activities and sports, including karate, where she is a certified black belt.

By Gladwyn Scott

Neepawa Banner & Press

Jayde Nakonechny (17) is a multi-talented member of the 2021 Carberry Collegiate graduating class. She is on the principal’s honour roll with an average of 90 per cent. This will be her second year as treasurer of the Student Council, which she has been a member of since Grade 9. She is also a member of the CC Peer Mentor group.

Her favourite subjects are chemistry, biology, mathematics and phys. ed. Jayde has played the trumpet in the school band until this year. Athletically,

she starts at middle on the varsity girls volleyball team, which won the 2019 Zone 7 banner and played well at provincials in Boissevain.

In fastball, she plays right field and first base for the Cougars and advanced to the provincials in Winkler as a ninth grader. For many years, she was involved in the local karate club and did achieve her black belt.

However, due to the pandemic, there is no karate club this year.

She has served as a hospital volunteer for a year and future plans involve pursuing a four year nursing degree at Brandon University.

• Chairman Rob Van Kommer reports that the provincial junior (U21) curling championships will be hosted in Carberry during mid-February. The senior provincial curling championships, which were also scheduled for Carberry in February, have been postponed until next fall.

There are 16 girls’ and 16 boys’ rinks eligible for the junior championships. Curl Manitoba has held some successful junior bonspiels already this fall using special regulations to help deal with COVID-19. More details later.

Chelcie Scott is president of the ladies’ club, who will curl on Tuesday evenings, and Warren Birch will head up the men’s club, who will curl on Thursdays. There will be a few new regulations to accommodate for COVID-19. There will be no shaking hands before or after the game, but touching brooms will replace this courtesy.

• The former CarberryGlenboro high school hockey players will still play under the Wildcats name and uniform, based primarily out of Carberry.

This is basically a U18 AA team that will play a high level of hockey in the Parkissmo League. Currently, the Baldur guys are banned from playing as, geographically, they should be in the Pembina Valley League. The Baldur players

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Pictured: Jen Anderson, Tesa Anderson (16), Jeff Melcosky, Keyanna Melcosky (6), Kallie Anderson (11) and Liam Melcosky (6), of Carberry.

have been with the Wildcats for nearly two decades.

Most of the Wildcats’ roster from last year have signed up again. Players from Carbery are Ethan Bjarnason, Johnny Meyers, Tyler Hood, Trey Dickson, Jaren Waldner, Carson Nakonechny, Kylan Aitken and Talen Graham.

From Glenboro, Carson Mooney, Trey Sattler, Deegan Campbell, Landon Gudnason and Ayden Barr are playing.

Head coach, Dust in Fisher, and his assistants, Troy Graham and Mike Clements, have emphasized that the AA team will play a good brand of hockey.

Team manager will be David Meyers.

There is a certain amount of uncertainty as the 20team Westman High School Hockey League has grown

immensely and, since its inception, did offer the structure and discipline plus the bus transportation of the school system.

• Operating a junior hockey club is a challenge. With the coronavirus pandemic, the bar has been raised even higher. Recent information has indicated that some small market WHL clubs had big losses last season, including Swift Current Broncos ($791,000), Moose Jaw Warriors ($341, 000) and Prince Albert Raiders (332,000). Much fundraising or a benefactor seems to be a requirement.

• Eleven combines straight cut 140 acres of canola for the Killarney Growing Project in just over an hour.

The combining went well and averaged almost 38 bushels per acre and netted $54,922.93.

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• Jeff Melosky is the former manager of the South Beach Casino and was transferred to the Sandhills Casino seven years ago. His wife, Jen Anderson, is a congenial employee at East End Service. Their blended family includes six year old twins, Liam and Keyanna Melcosky, who are in Grade 1 at RJ Waugh, and Kallie Anderson, Grade 5 and Tesa Anderson, Grade 11, who attend Glenboro School.

They all live in Carberry.

Gladstone Auction Mart Cattle Market Report Tuesday, October 20 Steers

3-400 lbs.

4-500 lbs.

5-600 lbs.

6-700 lbs.

7-800 lbs.

8-900 lbs.

900+ lbs.

Bulls

Heifers

$1.95 - 2.76 $1.90 - 2.49 $1.70 - 2.25 $1.50 - 2.05 $1.85 - 1.94 $1.70 - 1.76 $1.54 - 1.54 $0.90 - 1.00

3-400 lbs. $1.68 - 2.23 4-500 lbs. $1.60 - 2.11 5-600 lbs. $1.50 - 1.85 6-700 lbs. $1.30 - 1.70 7-800 lbs. $1.30 - 1.66 8-900 lbs. $1.27 - 1.53 900+ lbs. $1.25 - 1.54 Cows $0.51 - 0.715 1,243 head sold

Looking Back

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OCTOBER 23, 2020

1970: Norgate School moved to Kelwood

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

110 years ago, Friday, October 21, 1910 A report on the Indian problem, presented to the Methodist mission board in Toronto this week deplored the hiring of bands of Indians for exhibition purposes, the tendency being towards degradation. Rev. John McDougall, D.D., was named as promoter of this base exploiting of the people whose missionary he is.

T he Or a ngemen of Ontario are endeavoring to reorganize the Protestant Protective Association.

100 years ago, Friday, October 22, 1920 The sugar enquiry at Ottawa has collapsed, which makes another joke of the board of commerce.

90 years ago, Friday, October 24, 1930 Undoubtedly Italians hate Mussolini. They, however, fear him more.

For the dictator has studied met hod s of i n f l ict i ng punishment of criticism as if it were a capital crime. Of course, opposition to the government is punishable by death in Italy– as it is in Russia. Ever y refinement in public terror seems to be a pleasure to the detested despot in Rome. For instance,just recently, conv icted by ser v i le and t rembl ing judges for “terror ist ic ma n i fest at ions” a nd conspiracy to assassinate Signore Benito Mussolini, four Jugoslavian youths were led out at dawn onto the broad parade ground at Trieste.

Strapped to four chairs, the condemned were set up with their backs to a firing squad which proceeded to aim at the bases of their spines. Present were Gen. Guido Chistini, president of the fascist supreme special tribunal for the defense of the state, and his fellow judges. This was their third execution, the death sentence having been revived in Italy for crimes against the state in 1927. With set, stern

fascist faces they watched until 5:43 a.m. when the rif les cracked out shots in the back– now Italy’s idea of a supremely disgraceful death.

80 years ago, Tuesday, October 22, 1940 The rat ioning of a lum i num i n Ca nada will be rapidly tightened up during the next few months.

Madel ine Car rol l, actress, vows to pay Hitler for her sister’s death in a recent London air raid.

Note: Madeleine Carroll abandoned her acting career following the aforementioned bombing, the London Blitz, in which her sister (Marguerite Carroll) died. It is reported she did so to instead help wounded ser vice me n and children displaced or maimed by the war.

In an article on the actress from the Vancouver Sun, her exact quote is recalled. It is as follows: “I have a debt to pay Hitler, and I’m going to pay it with every ounce of my strength,” she told a reporter from The Province. “I’m going to fight Hitler with everything I have, to the last bell.”

“Hitler killed my sister,” she said. “But even he couldn’t stop the smile on her lips.

My sister Marguerite was the gayest person I have ever known … when my father went to identify her, she was still smiling. Hitler couldn’t stop that. My mother, my sister and I were so close to each other.

We used to say: ‘It’s we three against the world,’ and I was always the serious one. Now there’s only two of us. That’s why I’ll put every effort into the Red Cross. I can’t be a soldier, but there are other ways I can pay Hitler back.”

T her e i s a n a p ple problem i n B.C . a nd

Nova Scotia. The crops have been large and there is little export trade due to the war.

70 years ago, Thursday, October 26, 1950 Work is progressing rapidly on the new school and new hospital.

Bot h st r uct ures are rising and may be seen from quite a distance.

Trusses supporting the school auditorium now are in place as the supports for the roof.

T he ho s pit a l f lo or underboards are being la id and some of t he uprights are in place.

60 years ago, Tuesday, October 25, 1960 F ly i ng lessons have become the latest project to be taken under the wing of the adult education prog ram in Neepawa, and The Press has been advised that arrangements for instruction here are rapidly being completed.

50 years ago, Thursday, October 22, 1970 A not her land mark was removed from its foundat ion last week , when the Norgate School was moved to Kelwood.

The school was first built in 1921. In the spring the pupils were moved from the old school situated on NE ¼ of the farm owned

by John McKenzie.

40 years ago, Thursday, October 2, 1980 Neepawa Food Processing Ltd. employees were given layoff notices last week and the plant will be shut down at the end of this month. The move will

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This photo appeared alongside information stating the moving of the Norgate School to Kelwood in the Oct. 22 1970 edition of the paper. These were the first students to attend the Norgate School.

Right side, front to back: Melvin Riddell, Murray Moore, Earl Jensen, Steve Riddell, Les Hills, Andy Petersen, Gordon Jensen, Jack Whyte, Annie Jensen, Dorothy Hills, Mary Whyte, Miss Winnie Maguire (teacher), Alma Jensen, and Ethel Moore. Left, front to back: Bernice Stone, Lena Boyce, Margaret Fraser, Arnold Cinnamon, Harold Moore, Mason Whyte and Delbert Riddell.

put 36 persons out of work as well as affecting two other local industries. The plant had been processing more than one million birds annually.

30 years ago, Tuesday, October 23, 1990 Neepawa area conservation officer Bill Stilwell says some deer hunters still have trouble understanding the sunset rule. “ People – espec ia l ly archer y hunters– st i l l don’t seem to rea l ize that legal hunting for big game ends at sunset,” says Stilwell. “At this time of year I get a lot of calls from people who’ve shot a deer with an arrow, and they can’t find it because it’s dark. Many people don’t realize what they are doing (in hunting after sunset) is wrong.”

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consecutive year, deer hunting can take place only one-half hour before sunrise to sunset.

20 years ago, Monday, October 23, 2000 Neepawa’s Pearl Elves i s t he rec ipient of a federal Millenium Award, recognizing contributions

to the community. Elves is active in the St. Dominic’s Roman Catholic parish.

In addition, for the past 10 years, she has been ma k ing qui lts for t he Red Cross to distribute to fa m i l ies st r uck by disaster. Elves also enjoys baking, supplying buns for her Kinsmen Kourts neighbors.

Notice of Environment Act Proposal Manitoba Conservation and Climate has received a proposal pursuant to The Environment Act regarding the following operation and invites public participation in the review process: TOWN OF NEEPAWA AND R3 INNOVATIONS INC. – LAND APPLICATION OF BIOSOLIDS – FILE: 6077.00 An Environment Act Proposal has been filed by Town of Neepawa and R3 Innovations Inc. for removal of biosolids generated from the primary and secondary cells of the former Springhill Farms’ industrial wastewater treatment facility located on SW 35-14-15 WPM. The biosolids will be removed from the cells of the lagoon, transported to privately owned farmlands and land applied in accordance with provincial regulatory requirements. The registered landowner of the parcels of land involved has been contacted and is willing to have the biosolids applied to the agricultural land. The parcels of land where the biosolids may be applied are located within: NE 22-15-14 WPM, NW 26-15-14 WPM and SE 35-15-14 WPM. Anyone likely to be affected by the above operation and who wishes to comment on the proposal should contact Asit Dey, Environmental Engineer, in writing or by email at Asit.Dey@gov.mb.ca, not later than NOVEMBER 6, 2020. Further information is available from the Online Public Registry: www.gov.mb.ca/sd/eal/registries/ Information submitted in response to this proposal is considered public information and will be made available to the proponent and placed on the public registry established in accordance with Section 17 of The Environment Act. Environmental Approvals Branch Manitoba Conservation and Climate 1007 Century Street Winnipeg MB R3H 0W4 Toll Free: 1-800-282-8069 Fax: 204-945-5229 Website: www.gov.mb.ca/sd/eal/registries/

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‘Our students don’t fail us’ Update on new school year from Rolling River School Division

Questions remain in Westlake-Gladstone cyber fraud

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press

one described, the spirit of a place is calm, kind and caring,” Ploshynsky shared.

By Eoin Devereux

Schools in the area have been adapting to a new normal in the classroom this year and at Rolling River School Division (RRSD), both students and staff have been taking to the new rules well, according to superintendent Mary-Anne Ploshynsky.

Enrolment down due to homeschooling While the students who are in the schools have been doing their part to help flatten the curve, there are others who are reducing the risk in a different way. Ploshynsky noted that there have been several families who would have been enroled in RRSD that have decided to homeschool this year instead. “The numbers show an increase of 46 students in homeschooling this year,” she stated.

Correlating with that, the RRSD enrolment numbers have decreased from 1,799 in September 2019 to 1,750 as of September this year.

West la ke- Gladstone, Stride Credit Union and an array of investigators continue to unravel the mystery behind just how a massive amount of money was stolen from the municipality’s bank account. The Banner & Press reported last week that over the course of the 2019 Christmas holiday period, 47 separate withdrawals of around $9,950 were made from the municipality’s account, through online transfers. The total amount taken was about $447,000.

On Thursday, Oct. 14, municipal officials held a press conference outlining the discovery of the missing funds and the process of dealing with the situation over the past 10 months. In a prepared statement, mayor Scott Kinley stated, “The RCMP investigation has been able to trace the money to [an account] in Toronto and then out of the country.

The investigation, however, is ongoing,”

‘Off to a great start’ RRSD covers a large area, with 17 schools, including in the communities of Erickson, Onanole and Minnedosa.

Ploshynsky stated that she’s heard lots of positive feedback from staff in their schools that students have been doing a great job following social distancing, hand hygiene and mask protocols. “During my school visits, staff have commented that ‘We are off to a great start,’ ‘Our students don’t fail us,’ [and] ‘They are doing what is required to stay well,’” she relayed.

Staff and students were excited to get back to the classroom after finishing the last school year remotely. “On the first day of school, students were greeted by staff with smiles behind their masks and students smiled back from behind their masks and with their eyes. Teachers were happy to be with their students doing what they do best and begin the buzz of the school year,” Ploshynsky expressed.

There was one incident the superintendent observed that she said really captured the “we are all in this together” sentiment. “A Grade 1 class was in a physically distanced line and students [were] hand sanitizing as they were exiting the school for recess. A student turned around, moved across the hall to ensure physical distancing and walked back to his teacher, who was monitoring their exit routines. Wearing a bright green face mask and with concerned eyes, the student told the teacher that, ‘the hand sanitizer bottle only has this much. It will have to be filled so there is enough when everyone comes back in.’ This resonated for me because our students are ‘Citizens Who Enrich Our World’, and through acts of kindness and consideration such as the

Staff working to keep schools safe To help ease the worry of those parents who did send their kids back to school, Ploshynsky noted that the school division has been working very hard to make sure the students are safe. “Senior administration, division office staff, maintenance staff, transportation staff, technology staff and principals have worked many hours this summer to prepare for the safe return to school in September. The goal was, and continues to be, to provide the safest environment,” she explained. Both the division as a whole and the principals at individual schools have created Return to School plans that can be found on their websites that provide details on the safety protocols, as well.

“It’s important that we follow a few simple messages from public health officials around how to create layers of protection against transmitting and contracting COVID-19: maintain physical distance where possible, wash hands frequently, wear masks, avoid crowds, avoid close contact settings. No one measure is foolproof; rather they build safety upon each other and contribute to lessening the risk of spreading COVID-19,” Ploshynsky expressed. “Following these protective measures will give our students, staff and families the best chance to stay well and our schools the best chance to provide in class instruction this school year. We are in this together.”

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Examining the timeline West l a ke - Gl a d stone CAO Coralie Smith elaborated on Kinley’s remarks, telling the Banner & Press that she discovered the

missing funds on Monday, Jan. 6, immediately after the Christmas and New Year’s government closure.

At that point, she went about contacting Stride Credit Union, the RCMP and council of the transactions.

The investigation showed that all the withdrawals happened between Thursday, Dec. 19 and Sunday Jan. 5, while the municipal office was closed for the holidays.

Smith also stated that the operating account where the money was taken from is not authorized for online withdrawal of funds.

Stride’s response Upon reviewing the statements made last week by Westlake-Gladstone, Stride Credit Union distributed a press release of its own. In it, they said that there were “inaccurate and untrue” statements in the municipality’s media statement.

Stride CAO Brent Budz noted to the Banner & Press that the credit union will not elaborate publicly on the statements they deemed inaccurate and untrue. He did add, however, that the credit union has been working closely with the Municipality, its IT specialists and the RCMP to help determine exactly how the funds were withdrawn.

Still time to make the lottery a sell-out

By Ken Waddell

Neepawa Banner & Press

The Neepawa and District Medical Committee Farm and Leisure Lottery for 2020 is getting down to deadline time, but there’s still time to get a ticket.

Lottery chair, Mary Ellen Clark, said in an interview with the Neepawa Banner & Press, “Ticket sales are going very well. The 50/50 pot is at $90,000.” There are also 10 prizes of $500, five prizes of $1,000 and the grand prize is $100,000.

Clark said the lottery committee didn’t know how the annual lottery would work out with the COVID-19 situation going on but, “I think it has helped as people are real-

izing we need our clinic and our medical staff more than ever. People have some money to spend and they seem willing to invest in the clinic. It’s really gratifying to see a lot of younger people buying tickets this year. There has been a lot of support locally and from outlying areas as well.”

Clark said the committee had to go to a lot of extra work to set up the sales office at the Town of Neepawa office and to look after social distancing for volunteers and customers.

“It all worked out well,” said Clark.

For folks who still want to buy a Medical Clinic lottery ticket, they have until Oct. 31 at 7 p.m.

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Cookie campaign smiles Korean Dreams in Neepawa upon Neepawa Food Bank for one more week

Tim Hortons fundraiser raises $6,214 locally

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Greg Cristani (right), Neepawa Tim Hortons owner and operator, presents a cheque of $6,214 to Amanda Naughton-Gale of the Neepawa Salvation army.

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press Indulging your sweet tooth does have some benefits from time to time. A great example of that is the community’s recent support of Tim Hortons annual Smile Cookie campaign, which raised $6,214 for the food bank at Neepawa Salvation Army Community Ministries Centre.

Local Tim Hortons franchise owner and operator Greg Crisanti made the cheque presentation to Amanda Naughton-Gale, the community ministries director at the Salvation Army on Oct. 17 during a pre-game ceremony for Neepawa’s Junior “A”

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Hockey Club. Crisanti said the amount of support they received this year is very close to what they’ve seen in previous years.

“We’re just shy of last year’s number, so we’re extremely pleased with this and considering the circumstances we’re all dealing with this year, we couldn’t have asked for better from this great community,” said Crisanti. “It’s also such a big deal that all this money will stay local and will be a great benefit to the food bank. We’re very proud to be able to assist in this manner, during some difficult times.

We know this money will go to great use.”

Naughton-Gale noted to the Banner & Press that this

added support from Tim Hortons and the community-at-large, is appreciated.

“The support from the Smile Cookie campaign, it’s so timely. Right now, we are looking at a 30 to 40 per cent increase in usage of our Christmas hampers. This money will go a long ways toward supporting a lot of families in our community.

We can’t thank Tim Hortons enough for their generous support,” said NaughtonGale.

Every year, Tim Hortons franchises across the country rally together behind the week-long Smile Cookie campaign, which donates 100 per cent of proceeds to local charities.

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These photos are just a few of those on display at the unique exhibit, “ Korean Dreams”, at ArtsForward. The exhibit will be shown until the end of October. Photo information is courtesy of Nathalie Daoust.

Above: The information with this photo states that the North Korean constitution guarantees the freedoms of speech and assembly, but in pr ac tice, the regime does not tolerate any challenge to its authority or propaganda machine. Gatherings outside state-organised civic events and ceremonies are strictyly prohibited in order to prevent the spread of “dangerous liberal ideas.”

Right: The details with this photo states: In 1947, free healthcare was introduced for all citizens in North Korea, but the system collapsed in the late ‘80s. Many hospitals operate without electricity or heat and all patients have to buy their own medicines. While visiting a hospital, Daoust’s group was told that no handicap children were born in North Korea since the 1960s, due to their strong genes.

A North Korean doctor who defected, Ri Kwang-chol, has claimed that babies born with physical defects are rapidly put to death and buried.

Submitted Neepawa Banner & Press ArtsForward has a unique exhibit, Korean Dreams by Nathalie Daoust, on display for just one more week. The exhibit is Daoust’s newest project, and is a “complex series that probes the unsettling vacuity” of North Korea. Daoust has spent much of her career exploring fantasy– hidden desires and urges that compel people to dream, move beyond the bounds of convention and escape from reality. The artist states that with this exhibit, she is exploring this escapist impulse not as an individual choice, but as a way of life forced upon an entire nation.

The process that Daoust used to develop the photos in the dark-room for the exhibit play a factor in this pursuit. Dauost deliberately obscures her photographs in the development stages. As layers of the film are peeled

off, the images are “stifled until the facts become ‘lost’ in the process” to achieve a sense of detachment from reality. This method is meant to mimic the way that information is transferred in North Korea. That is, the photographs, as the North Korean people, are both manipulated until the underlying truth is all but a blur. A depiction of missing information and concealed truths.

“I’ve learned that things are never as they seem and that I shouldn’t judge anyone until I’ve walked in their

shoes, or at least taken the time to get to know them,” said Daoust. “When I first went to North Korea, I couldn’t understand why the whole country didn’t just rise up and fight for their rights to freedom after so many years of oppression and pain. After visiting, however, I now completely understand why they can’t.”

If anyone has yet to see this display, be sure to stop in at ArtsForward before the end of the month. Once the month has drawn to a close, the exhibit will pass on to another gallery.

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Christianson TDS law, which has offices in Portage, MacGregor and Gladstone, is expanding its office locations with a new spot in Neepawa.

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This sign, announcing the future arrival of the Christianson TDS law firm, now hangs in the window of the former home of Yellowhead Physiotherapy.

The building is located at the “mini mall”, across from Safeway, on Ellen Street in Neepawa.

All summer long, the Stride Credit Union building at Hamilton St. and First Ave. in downtown Neepawa has been a beehive of activity. The roof has been replaced, most of the windows, siding and signage have all been updated.

The newly paved parking lot has been re-painted, giving a hint of the new drive-through ATM machine. Even a newly separated portion of the building has been set aside for the wealth management enterprise.

Inside, the changes are even more dramatic. The reception area has been shifted to the south-east corner, the tellers will all face the east entrance now and the administration offices are spaced around the south and west sides of the building. The vault has stayed in it’s usual place, but the downstairs section has been revitalized significantly. Former Stride (Beautiful Plains Credit Union) manager Gord Sylvester has been in charge of project management for the summer. He said, “The Neepawa branch will be the IT back-up location

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Collect three of a possible four points in pair of games versus the Flyers

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

Are you familiar with the phrase “familiarity breeds contempt”? Well, if you weren’t, the game between Neepawa and Winkler at the Yellowhead Arena on Saturday, Oct. 17, proved to be that old adage come to life. In a chippy, penalty fuelled affair, the Natives would eventually come out on top, defeating the Flyers 4-2.

There were 13 total penalties assessed over the course of the game, as both teams seemed to have developed a bit of a dislike for one another.

Neepawa’s power-play went an impressive 4-for7 on the night, while its penalty kill allowed only one goal on six chances for Winkler.

Many of those penalties were post-whistle skirmishes. Neepawa team captain Eli Lieffers said that’s going to happen when div-

son Phinney colision rivals play lected the win for one another four Neepawa, with a times in a row, 16 save night. as Neepawa and The Flyers and Winkler did. He Neepawa would added, however, play their fourth that does ramp consecutive game up the intensity against one anfor every single other on Sungame, which is day, Oct. 18, in something the Winkler. Just like players enjoy. the other three Lieffers also showdowns, this led the way for one would also Neepawa on the be a tightly conscore sheet, as tested game, with he scored once Winkler coming and added a pair out on top 4-3 in of assists. That overtime. effort garnered PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX Neepawa conhim a first start selection for the Neepawa captain Eli Lieffers (#17) and the rest of the team did everything trolled the tempo game. Post game, they could to make the night a diffucult one for Winkler goaltender for much of the Lieffers was quick Dylan Meilun. That persistance paid off with a 4-2 win for Neepawa on first period, but were unable to to point out that it Friday, Oct. 17. turn that intensity was a solid team performance that secured and that created a lot of to the end result,” stated into goals, as it was 0-0 after scoring opportunities. I Lieffers.

20 minutes. the win.

Other goal scorers on Rylan Gudnason would “We came together and thought a lot of the guys played very well as a team had a really good game and the night for Neepawa tally his first goal of the tonight. Guys were getting while some of the efforts included Jaeger Lapointe, season for Neepawa early in in front of the net, working might not show up on the Briley Wood and Austin the second period, to make hard to screen the goalie stats, they do contribute Clyne. Goaltender Thom- it 1-0. Winkler replied back

with a pair, before Austin Clyne replied to make it 2-2 going into the second intermission.

In the third, Winkler jumped out to a 3-2 lead, but Neepawa answered back just 17 seconds later, with a solid, unassisted effort from Gudnason. The game remained tied 3-3 through regulation. Early in overtime, Jayden McCarthy would win it for Winkler, with a one-timer into the back of the net.

Dawson Green put in a strong effort for Neepawa in goal, stopping 38 shots in total.

Coming out of the four game stretch with Winkler, Neepawa’s record stands at 1-1-2-0, good enough for four points on the year. The next four games will see the Portage Terriers (1-2-0-1.

3 points) coming to town.

The first game will be in Neepawa at the Yellowhead Arena on Friday, Oct. 23. Start time is scheduled for 7:30 pm.

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Game results Saturday, Oct. 17

Sunday, Oct. 18

Winkler 4-3 OT Neepawa

First Period No scoring Second Period 02:50 NPA R. Gudnason (1) ASST: C. Hibbert (1) 07:01 WKR T. Andrew (2) ASST: C. Mackenzie (2) I. Tookenay (2) 09:26 WKR K. Lamoureux (1) ASST: C. Mackenzie (3) 11:23 NPA A. Clyne (2) ASST: C. Sawchuk (3), C. Hibbert (2) Third Period 02:21 WKR M. Svenson (3) ASST: K. Shindle (2), I. Tookenay (3) 02:38 R. Gudnason (1) UNASSITED Overtime 04:32 WKR J. McCarthy (2) ASST: T. Andrew (20, L. Danis (2) PP Scoring 1 2 3 OT Total PP WKR 0 2 1 1 4 1/3 NPA 0 2 1 0 3 0/6 Goaltenders WKR - R. Dyck 40/43 saves NPA - D. Green 38/42 saves Attendance: 323 at Winkler Rec Complex

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Swan Valley 5-4 OCN Virden 7-3 Portage Selkirk 3-2 SO Wpg Blues Wayway 3-1 Dauphin

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Swan Valley 5-4 OCN Wpg Blues 2-1 Selkirk Steinbach 5-4 SO Wpg Freeze Dauphin 5-1 Wayway

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Neepawa’s name change moving closer to reality Committee releases list of proposed names

By Eoin Devereux

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MJHL Scoreboard

Neepawa 4-2 Winkler

First Period 02:07 WKR T. Andrew (1) ASST: T. Penner (1), S. Shortreed (3) PP 08:23 NPA E. Lieffers (1) ASST: C. Sawchuk (1), B. Krauter (2)PP Second Period 15:31 NPA J. Lapointe (1) ASST: B. Krauter (3) E. Lieffers (3) PP Third Period 08:46 NPA B. Wood (2) ASST: R. Bremner (1) PP 10:22 NPA A. Clyne (1) ASST: C. Sawchuk (2), E. Lieffers (4) PP 19:00 WKR M. Svenson (2) ASST: J. Arpin (2), S. Swan (1) Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP 3 1 0 4 1/6 WKR NPA 0 1 0 1 0/4 Goaltenders NPA - T. Phinney 16/18 saves WKR - D. Meilun 30/34 saves Attendance 246 at Yellowhead Centre

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Ladies’ High Single & Triple: Carole LeBoutillier 181 & 498.

Men’s High Single & Triple: Len Pritchard 216 & 549.

Other Scores to Note: Janice Absteiter 169; Ellen Grudeski 164; Len Pritchard 204; Lawrence Smith 150, 153; Phyllis Mauthe 166; Carole LeBoutillier 156, 161; Muriel Por ada 169; Fr ank Por ada 162; Vivian Oswald 166, 160; Pauline Hailstone 151.

Work has been happening behind the scenes on the creation of a new name for the Neepawa Natives.

Back in July, the junior “A” hockey club announced that it would discontinue the use of the name “Natives” as part of its team identity and public branding.

The decision followed similar announcements by the Washington Redskins and Edmonton Eskimos, who were dealing with mounting pressure to eliminate names and logos that use aboriginal affiliations.

While Neepawa was not facing the same extreme level of public pressure, the team felt it was best to be proactive in its approach.

Above left: The discontinued version of the Indian head logo, used by the Neepawa Natives since 1989. Above centre: the block “N” logo, currently used by the junior “A” hockey club.

As well, there are indications that in the new year, Hockey Manitoba will be mandating all provincially regulated clubs with aboriginal based logos and names alter their branding.

A naming committee was

established in early September to examine possible naming options.

The Neepawa Natives board reviewed the committee findings. Five names are being presented for public input. The names

currently being considered are Neepawa Knights, Neepawa Brewers, Neepawa Pioneers, Neepawa Salt Miners and Neepawa Valor.

A poll is planned so people can express their favourite choice.

Stick League Curling: Here’s your chance to try the game one more time!

By Sandra Kulbacki Submitted 2020 has been a challenging year for all of us to get through and these challenges have made us all make life altering decisions.

It is important during this time to remain active and get involved in your community. There are a number of recreation facilities and organizations to belong to and enjoy. This year, the Neepawa Curling Club is offering a new league of stick curling to help get everyone out for an afternoon of fun.

We’re inviting everyone to participate. Stick curling is geared to all ages and abilities.

Stick curling provides an optional method of deliv-

ering stones from a standing position, for anyone who may have issues with the traditional slide. It is an innovative way to introduce new players to the sport who may be apprehensive about trying the traditional sliding technique. Anyone at any age, or physical condition may choose to use the delivery stick. The team consists of two players standing at each end of the ice, throwing a rock with a delivery aid on the end of a broom handle.

No running up and down the ice, no sweeping. Strategy and good shot making remains an important part of the game. No matter what your age, flexibility, or skill level, stick curling ensures that anyone can enjoy the sport of curling.

Through the generous donation from the Rotary Club of Neepawa, the Neepawa curling club was able to purchase the attachments for the sticks and members will be able to use these while at the club.

The club will be hosting a free clinic to all, on Oct. 28 at 1:30 p.m. Anyone who would like to try this sport is invited to participate in the clinic, with no obligations.

Bring clean shoes with good grip and join us on the 28th.

Social distancing precautions will be in place.

The league will begin the following week. We had hoped to have two leagues – one taking place on Monday

evening at 7:30 and one occurring at 1:30 in the afternoon on Wednesdays. At this time, it looks like we only have enough interest to run the Wednesday afternoon league. The league will be divided into two sessions.

The first session will take place during November and December and the second session will run in January and February.

As with all events please do not attend if you are not feeling well. For more information you may contact Sandra at 476-2090 or Dianne at 841-1874.

Please note: The clinic planned for Oct. 26 is cancelled as the ice will not be ready at that time.

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Home Improvement 2020 Planning, design & budget: Part 2 - Defining goals & priorities Submitted

Canadian Home Builders’ Association

Beyond necessary repairs, your home renovation should provide you with improved function, comfort and convenience. To achieve this, you need to set some general goals for your project and determine what your priorities are.In setting goals, consider the day-to-day experience of living in your home and focus on how you want this to be improved by your renovation. For instance, if your existing kitchen is a problem, describe how your dream kitchen would work. Here’s an example: “I’ll be able to cook dinner without having to stop and clean up all the time. There’s plenty of working space right near the stove and there’s also a big area for setting out dishes and serving plates. Everything I need is close at hand, but not on the counter top – there are lots of drawers and

cupboards for everything. And there is enough space so that someone else can sit at the kitchen table, and we can carry on a conversation without bumping into each other.�

By describing your renovation goals this way, you focus on what you want to achieve in relation to your lifestyle. There are three important aspects you should pay particular attention to: •Use of Space. How you use a room determines the amount of space required and the extent to which the space needs to be open or closed to surrounding areas of your home.

What activities will take place in the room? What existing or future furnishings must fit into it? Will noise from this room be disruptive to others?

•Light and Brightness. What are the lighting requirements of the activities planned for each room? Do existing windows provide

adequate sunlight and a feeling of spaciousness?

Will you use this room more during the day or in the evening? If artificial light is needed, would general lighting or task lighting be more suitable?

•Movement of People. What are the traffic patterns through each area of your home?

Does a room provide access to other frequently used parts of your home, like the kitchen or bathroom, and does this conflict with the activities you plan for this room?

With clear goals in place, you can then determine what your priorities are.

With clear goals in place, you can now determine what your priorities are. This next part of renovation planning can be the most fun and exciting.

Part 3 will appear in the Nov. 6 edition of the Neepawa Banner & Press

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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

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Obituary Ross Henry Ackerman (Oscar) It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ross Henry Ackerman (Oscar) on October 8, 2020 at the age of 58 at his home in Riding Mountain, Manitoba.

Ross was born on May 25, 1962 in McCreary, Manitoba to Ralph and Geneva (Morley) Ackerman, of Riding Mountain. They resided in Riding Mountain until 1966, when the family moved to Eden, Manitoba. Ross grew up in Eden, along with his siblings Ricky, Douglas and Loretta. Ross attended school in Eden and then later in Neepawa, Manitoba.

Ross worked at many jobs over the years: a farm labourer, a machinist, general construction and electrical work, and running a small engine repair business, among others. He lived and worked in Winnipeg, Manitoba as well as in Fort McMurray, Alberta for brief periods, but always returned to the area he considered home.

Ross was predeceased by two brothers, Douglas in 1979 and Ricky in 1980, his father Ralph in 1983, and his mother Geneva in 2004. Left to mourn are his sister Loretta and his nephew Craig, both of Winnipeg, as well as extended family and friends.

Cremation has taken place and a service will be planned at a later date.

White’s Funeral Home in Neepawa is in charge of arrangements.

“Rest in Peace”

Sandra Jean Loewen (nee Brooks) It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Sandra Jean Loewen on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Third Crossing Manor in Gladstone, Manitoba at age 80 years.

Sandra was a loving mother to her two sons, Jim (Wendy) of Dauphin, and Scott of Alonsa, as well as to her two granddaughters Wanda (Keith Campbell) and Marie (Justin Campbell), and great grandchildren, Arianne, Carson, Isabelle, Dane and Loden. She is also survived by her two sisters - Bette (Dennis Nykoliation) of Barrie, Ontario, and Linda (Terry Swack) of Winnipeg, and their children.

She was predeceased by her husband Ernie, and her parents Arthur and Lillian Brooks.

Sandra's working career started when she became an MTS telephone operator in Gladstone.

After Sandra and Ernie married, they operated their farm near Gladstone, before moving on to the Alonsa area where they managed the government community pasture. Sandra was an enthusiastic volunteer at the local community hall where she honed her skills in making perogies and cabbage rolls for the parties and fund raisers that were held there.

They moved back to Gladstone in the early ‘90s and became involved in standardbred horse racing around Manitoba. Over the years, Sandra was an active member of the Rebekah lodge and the Christian Fellowship Church.

Sandra loved to travel and very much looked forward to her next trip.

Sandra lived all of her life in the Gladstone and Alonsa area and will be greatly missed by her many friends.

The family sends special thanks and appreciation to all the staff at Third Crossing Manor for the wonderful and loving care that they provided to Sandra during the past two years.

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Craft sale: Saturday, Oct. 31, Arden Community Centre.

10:30 - 2, admission $2.

Lunch available 11:30 1. Sponsor Arden Ladies Auxillary.

Apiary Technicians Loe-Bee Honey Farms is looking for apiary technicians for the 2021 season. Duties include moving hives, making hive increases, harvesting and extracting honey, wrapping/ unwrapping hives, bee-yard maintenance and clean up.

Job is physically demanding and mainly outside. Must be able to handle heavy loads, be able to work under pressure and in a fastpaced environment. 2-3 years experience required.

Six full-time seasonal positions available from April 1, 2021- October 31, 2021. $14.00/hr plus possibility of year-end bonus. Min 40 hrs per week, Monday-Saturday.

Please email your resume to rtloewen@hotmail.com

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Gladstone Curling Club is accepting applications for a Caretaker/Icemaker for the 2021 season. Applications close on October 30, 2020.

Start date is November 23, 2020. Please email resume to rcmelnyk@xplornet.com or mail to Gladstone Curling Club, Gladstone, MB, R0J 0T0.

Venetta Isabel Csversko (nee Gibson)

For sale - East half section of 32-17-11- in the R.M. of Westlake Gladstone- 320 acres. Northwest quarter of 34-17-11 in the R.M. of Westlake Gladstone -160 acres. Howard Besser at 204386-2164 or 204-841-8440

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July 27, 1951 – October 13, 2020 (69 years old) On October 13, 2020, Venetta passed away at the Neepawa Health Centre, lovingly surrounded by her family.

Since a confirmed diagnosis of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), Venetta has kept a positive attitude and serene outlook in life, right to the end.

Venetta leaves behind her loving husband of 46 years John, her children Kerry Boak and Kyle (Kylie) and her four beautiful grandchildren Payton, Tristan, Mackenzie and Tate.

Venetta was born to Bill and Emma Gibson, of Neepawa, MB on July 27, 1951. She grew up in Neepawa and here she met her husband John. John and Venetta were married on Nov. 3, 1973 and Venetta was introduced to farming life. She embraced this lifestyle and was actively involved in the farm operations. Harvest was always her favourite time of year. Venetta was the trusty grain truck driver during her years on the farm.

Family was very important to Venetta. She was very hands on in her kids’ activities and schooling. Venetta was blessed with four grandkids, who she loved dearly.

She got so much joy from their lives and watching all their activities.

Outside of the farm and family, Venetta was very involved in the Neepawa Curling Club, and was an active member and curler for many years. Venetta also loved to travel and over the winters, attended many curling Briers and bonspeils, beach vacations and yearly trips to Las Vegas. In the summer, you would find Venetta camping with friends, family or even by herself to unwind and relax.

Venetta was a very crafty and creative soul, dabbling in everything from sewing, ceramics and scrapbooking to oil and watercolour painting. However, her greatest passion was quilting and the people she met through it. Venetta was a member of the Tangled Threads (Neepawa) and Pins and Gals (Gladstone/Plumas) quilting guilds, taking many classes, participating in numerous retreats and travelling on a number of quilt themed excursions, taking her as far away as the East Coast of Canada. Many friends and family have received her quilts to enjoy and remember her.

Venetta’s family would like to thank the kind and caring professionals at the Neepawa Health Centre, Dr. Darren Nichol (Brandon) and Dr. Jacquelyn Dirks (Winnipeg) for her care over the last number of years. As well, they would like to thank those friends that provided countless meals, distractions, encouragement and support to both Venetta and her family over the last while.

A private graveside interment was held as per Venetta’s wishes. In lieu of flowers, if one so desires, a donation in Venetta’s memory can be made to the Neepawa Palliative Care or to the Lung Association of Manitoba.

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Storage vans (semi trailers) for rent or sale. Anderson's 204-385-2685, 204-3852997 Gladstone.

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1998 Buick Century Ltd, new heat/ac regulators, front rotors & battery. Runs good.

Ph (204) 848-4097 _____________________ _2006 Mercury Grand Marquis Ultimate fully-loaded, no rust, 212,000 kms, great shape. $5,500 OBO. Call Wayne 867-7924. _____________________ For Sale: oak stove wood.

Call 204-841-0843 _____________________ For Sale: single cemetery plot, Neepawa , on the west side. reasonable price, Call 204-365-2687 _____________________ PRICE REDUCED. Pride Quantum 6000Z POWER TILT WHEELCHAIR (reclines to add comfort), 20” x 20” cushion, 2 Interstate batteries.

Paid $5,000.00 + trade-in. $1,995.00 or reasonable offer. Phone 1-204-727-8521 or Text 1-204-724-9528

Apartment for rent. Bri-Mont apartments, 331 Mountain Avenue. Phone 204-8412006 _____________________ For rent: Available Nov 15.

Age 50+, large 2 bdm suite in 4-plex. Includes window treatments, all appliances, washer and dryer, storage, snow removal, yard care and parking for 2 vehicles.

No smoking, no pets. 220 Mountain Ave, Neepawa. $1,200 per month. Call 4760678 or 476-5068 _____________________ TRAILER RENTALS: cargo, dump, equipment, auto, livestock/horse. FORK LIFT TELEPORT 729-8989

Announcement

In loving memory of Glenn McCaskill who left us on October 26, 2011.

There is a special kind of feeling that is meant for you alone.

A place within our hearts that only you can own.

Remembering you is easy, as we do it every day.

Missing you is the hardest part that never goes away.

There will always be sadness, and often a silent tear.

But our lifetime of wonderful memories, will help to keep you near.

Forever loved and missed; Love the families of Murray, Glenda, Lynnette, Judy, Marlin and Ron’s children Stetson and Lacie.

Obituary Ruth was born in Waldersee (NW 25-18-12) to Natalie & Jacob Flatt on December 19, 1924. She attended Cory School and married John Bohn and they farmed the NE 23-18-12 until they retired to Glenella in June 1979.

Ruth loved to play baseball in her youth and taught herself how to play guitar at a young age.

Playing guitar and singing was something she enjoyed all her life. She was also an avid bowler, which she excelled at.

Mom lived a full and long life and always had a smile and a kind word for everyone.

After John passed in 1995, Ruth remained in Glenella, until she went to the Country Meadows Care Home in August of 2018.

Ruth passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020 at Country Meadows Care Home at the age of 95 years.

Ruth leaves to mourn her three children, Arleen (Ervin), Linda and Merv (Barb); grandchildren Vince, Shawna (Mark), Michelle (Jason), Christopher, Gerry (Erin), Jessica (Owen), Jennifer (Greg); great grandchildren Kain, Kaleb, Abbey, Tristan, Leah, Brady, Bryson, Lennon, Jude, Gracie, Quinn & Aija Ruth.

A private family service was held on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 with Interment at the Waldersee Cemetery.

Cremation has taken place and the Celebration of Life Service and Interment will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Christ Lutheran Church, Waldersee.

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

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Coming Events Neepawa Calvary Chapel

is giving away FREE candy and hot chocolate October 31, 4 - 8 pm

for info email: james.calvaryneepawa@gmail.com

Thank You Our sincere thanks to everyone for the cards and emails written, food and flowers delivered, and the kind words and memories shared along the way.

Thank you for the wonderful support from staff and friends at Elks Manor over the years and Country Meadows over the summer months. We are very grateful for the many generous donations sent to the Neepawa Area Health Auxiliary, Beautiful Plains Community Foundation and Palliative Care in memory of our Mum. -The family of Dorothy Babcock

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Help Wanted Jarvis Trucking Ltd,

Rolling River School Division

Gladstone, MB.

is located in southwestern Manitoba, in close proximity to Riding Mountain National Park and Brandon, MB. Term ECE 2 or 3 required Tanner’s Crossing School For more details and application information, please visit our website at www.rrsd.mb.ca select Employment then Support Positions.

Thank you to all applicants for their interest in Rolling River School Division. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Wash Bay Attendant Gladstone Transfer is looking for wash bay attendants to join our team. Wash bay attendants are responsible for the cleanliness and appearance that represents the company’s core values. For a full job description contact info@gladstonetransfer.com or call 1-204-385-2947.

Flexible hours Friday to Sunday, on call shifts during Monday to Thursday Wages range depending on experience $15.00-$17.50.

Please submit your resume by email. We thank all who are interested in this opportunity with Gladstone Transfer Ltd., however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Notice Public Notice Public notice is hereby given that Carberry Sandhills Golf and Country Club intends to conduct Pesticide Control programs in 2020.

To control turf diseases.

Pesticides to be used are: Civitas 29825 Instrata 28861 The public may send written submissions or objections to: Manitoba Conservation and Climate Environmental Stewardship Division Environmental Approvals Branch 1007 Century St. Winnipeg, MB R3H 0W4

MORTGAGE SALE

The land known as 7 2nd Street, Clanwilliam, Manitoba, as described in Certificate of Title No. 2555696/5 and 2555698/5, will be sold by public auction by a Licensed Auctioneer on November 16, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at Sims & Company, 76 Main Street South, Minnedosa, Manitoba.

The Vendor is informed that the property consists of two vacant lots with a total area of approximately 150 feet x 130 feet.

Realty taxes (excluding any accruing water charges) are paid to December 31, 2019.

Prior Charges: Nil. TERMS OF SALE A deposit of $500.00 by way of cash, certified cheque or bank draft payable to Fillmore Riley LLP, and the balance according to conditions which will be available for public view at the Auctioneer’s address above prior to the auction. The property will be sold subject to a Reserve Bid of $23,500.00 plus such other additional and incidental costs which may be incurred by the Vendor from the 20th day of October, 2020 to the date of auction and which costs will be announced prior to the commencement of the sale.

Due to restrictions under The Public Health Act, in order to participate in the auction sale, you must pre-register by contacting the individual below by telephone or email at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled auction.

Attendance by teleconference and/or video conference will be available. Should the successful bidder have attended by teleconference and/or video conference, the bidder will have 24 hours to execute the Auction Sale Conditions and to provide them together with the deposit to our office as set out below.

GST will be payable on the purchase price at the time of closing unless the purchaser is a registrant under the Excise Tax Act for GST and, on or before the closing date, provides a Declaration and Indemnity to that effect, satisfactory to the vendor’s solicitor.

Further information may be obtained from: FILLMORE RILEY LLP Barristers and Solicitors 1700 - 360 Main Street Winnipeg, MB R3C 3Z3 File No. 428838-14/MTU/bk(ink) Attention: Matthew T. Underwood Phone: 204-954-6421 Email: auctions@fillmoreriley.com

invites applications for a

Custodial Position at Carberry Schools

invites applications for

two full time term Educational Assistants at Neepawa Middle School (5.75 hours per day)

Beautiful Plains School Division is accepting applications for a permanent custodial position at the Carberry Schools. Duties include the cleaning and maintenance of buildings, equipment and grounds under the direction of the Principal and/or Head Custodian.

Previous applicants must submit a new cover letter and resume.

Hours of work are 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Successful candidates must complete a Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry check.

The starting wage is $18.35 per hour. The Division offers a pension plan and other benefits.

Send application/resume including references by NOON, Tuesday, October 27th, 2020 to: Rhonda Dickenson Coordinator of Student Services Beautiful Plains School Division Box 700, Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0 TEL: (204) 476-2388 FAX: (204) 476-3606 EMAIL: bpsd@bpsd.mb.ca

Applicants should state experience and include three references. Duties to commence as arranged. Questions can be directed to the undersigned.

Deadline for application: NOON, Friday, October 30th, 2020 Send resumes marked “Carberry Custodian” to: Tyler Stewart Maintenance Supervisor Beautiful Plains School Division Box 700, Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0 Phone: (204) 476-2388 Fax: (204) 476-3606 Email: tstewart@bpsd.mb.ca Successful candidates must complete a Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry check.

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Others are thanked for their interest.

Class 1 drivers Gladstone Transfer Ltd is looking for class 1 drivers that are looking to drive long haul within Canada. We are a 3rd generation company that’s been in business for 67years, that specializes in agricultural commodities.

Job Duties: • Operate and drive class 1-highway tractors and super B hopper trailer with 8 axle configurations. (double articulated) • Loading and unloading of dry bulk commodity goods.

• Plan travel schedules and routes.

• Receive and relay information to and from the dispatcher.

• Oversee condition of vehicle involving pre and post trip inspections.

• Monitor vehicle performance.

• Liaise with customers • Must be physically fit and able to climb a 4-rung ladder.

• Potential employee is required to be away from home travelling through Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia for 5-14 day period varying start date during the week.

Qualifications: • Must possess a class 1 licence • Air brake endorsement • Must have experience driving in the mountains • Must be willing to reset out on the road every second week end • Strong verbal and written communication skills, (Speaking and writing English is a must) • Grade 12 or equivalent • Must have be able receive and send messages via text and email • Must be physical fit to be able to climb in and out of hoppers, to clean inside of trailers • Knowledge of hours of service including logbooks, bill of lading, inspection reports, maintenance and repair reports, accidents or incident reports • Professionalism in customer service and with coworkers • Proficient with smart phone technology Preference: • Must have a minimum 3years experience driving with a class 1 • Experience pulling super B’s Benefits: After 3months of employment, the company offers a 50/50 split of premiums for disability benefits, dental benefits, medical benefits, life insurance benefits and vision care benefits.

Please submit your resume by email to info@gladstonetransfer.com. We thank all who are interested in this opportunity with Gladstone Transfer Ltd., however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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These Educational Assistant positions will commence on a mutually agreed upon date. These terms may go until the end of June 2021.

Only those selected for a short list will be contacted.

Others are thanked for their interest now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Class 1 drivers & Owner Operators Operating super B grain hoppers, prairie provinces only.

Contact Steve, 204-385-3048 or 204-871-5139 Email kjarvisfarms@gmail.com

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION Invites Applications for the following position:

Transportation/ Maintenance Supervisor Full-Time -Permanent The Transportation/Maintenance Supervisor shall be responsible for the organization of the Division’s transportation and building maintenance system.

Qualification: • Valid Class 5 drivers license • Experience in a Supervisory and Managerial Capacity • Red Seal Trade Certification as a Truck/Transport or Bus Mechanic would be an asset For further information on this position, please contact Shannon Desjardins, Secretary Treasurer at shannon@trsd.ca or (204) 835-2067 x 203 Applications close when position is filled.

Forward Applications complete with 3 references to: Mrs. Shannon Desjardins, Secretary-Treasurer Turtle River School Division Box 309 McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0 Phone: 835-2067 or Fax: 835-2426 Email: shannon@trsd.ca Although all applications are appreciated, a selection process will apply. Candidates that have been selected will be contacted.

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION invites applications for the following position at

École Laurier Educational Assistant

(French Immersion) Start date is Monday, November 2, 2020.

Qualifications: • Bilingual in French and English • Ability to work well with others in a collaborative environment.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Applications close at noon on Monday, October 26, 2020.

For more information Contact Christine VanHumbeck Submit cover letter and resume to: cvanhumbeck@trsd.ca or Christine VanHumbeck, Principal Ecole Laurier Box 100 Laurier, MB R0J 1A0 Phone (204) 447-2068 Fax (204) 447-3048 La Division scolaire Turtle River est à la recherche de candidat(e) pour combler le poste suivant à l’École Laurier (Maternelle à 8e année):

Auxiliaire

Programme d’immersion française L’entrée en fonction se fera le 2 novembre, 2020 Les candidat(e)s doivent : • posséder la connaissance du français et de l’anglais parlé et écrit • avoir d’excellentes habiletés de communication • démontrer la capacité de travailler en équipe Toute personne intéressée à soumettre sa candidature doit faire parvenir une demande d’emploi accompagnée de leur curriculum vitae à la directrice de l’école, par la poste ou par courriel, avant le 26 octobre, 2020 à midi.

Christine VanHumbeck, Directrice Ecole Laurier C.P. 100 Laurier, MB R0J 1A0 Courriel: cvanhumbeck@trsd.ca Téléphone: 204-447-2068 Télécopieur: 204-447-3048

Classified Ad Deadline: Tuesday Noon Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines.

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Coming Events DEKALB SuperSpiel Continuing to Curl Nov 27 – 30, 2020 Morris Curling Club World class Men’s and Women’s Teams

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Top: Last week, the winner of the second “I’m being safe for...” draw, put on by the Town of Neepawa and HyLife Foods, was six-year-old Grayson Steen.

Bottom: This week, the third and final winner of the draw was eight-year-old Arthur Decastro. Neepawa Chamber of Commerce members donated items for the prizes, with each of the three bundles equaling over $600.

Yellowhead Centre ends year with red in its ledger

Volunteer run facility posts $68,883 loss in 2020

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press If there is good news from the Yellowhead Centre’s annual general meeting (AGM), it’s that things could have been a lot worse.

On Monday, Oct. 19, the Yellowhead volunteer board released its 2020 financials to the public. The total income for last year, including the operational revenue, donations and the farming fundraiser project totalled $362,732, a drop of $16,983 from the previous year.

Yellowhead board president Brian McCannell said that the decrease in revenue was expected, due to COVID-19 effectively shutting down the facility for half a year. That caused a major drop in rental income, primarily for the Yellowhead Hall. Those profits fell year-over-year by $20,815.

Donations and fundraising also dropped in 2020, but these numbers are more in line with the normal fundraising results, as there was a large, one-time charitable donation made in 2019.

McCannell added, how-

ever, that other revenue streams, such as a grant from the Town of Neepawa and the Neepawa Natives paying their ice rental fees early, assisted in evening things out, somewhat.

As for facility expenses, those increased slightly yearover-year to $431,615. The jump in the cost of insurance was the main culprit for that. Altogether, the loss in revenue combined with increased cost resulted in a year end loss of $68,883.

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This past year, the upgrades made to the facility included new washrooms in the second level dressing rooms, the installation of touch-less faucets, new sinks and countertops in the concessions and repairs to floor in the walk in cooler.

Yellowhead Centre 2020 finance overview Revenue: Group registrations - $96,694; Ice Rentals - $51,211; Rental income - $13,267; Redline Grill income - $22,195; Advertising - $17,248; Grant: Town of Neepawa - $92,500; Grant:

RM of North CypressLangford - $0; Grant: RM of Rosedale - $2,500; Grant: Beautiful Plains Community Foundation - $750; Grant: Municipal Relations - $0; COVID Wage Subsidy Gov. of Canada - $26,725; ATM Commission - $532; Interest - $471. Combined revenue: $324,093 Other income: Donations and fundraising - $19,793; Farming project - $18,846. Total income: $38,639 Total Revenue: $362,732 Expenses: Advertising $0; Amortization - $51,416; Bookkeeping - $5,823; Dues and memberships - $1,851; Goods and services tax paid - ($1,851); Insurance $46,372; Interest and bank charges - $10,156; Office - $2,216; Property taxes -$2,841; Repairs and maintenance - $75,934; Salaries and benefits - $145,839; Telephone - $3,169; Travel - $2,899; Utilities - $84,950.

Total expenses: $431,615 Net income for year (loss): ($68,883)

The strong rebound in Manitoba’s residential real estate market continued in September with 1,809 sales marking the highest level of activity in the month of September in the past forty years, the Manitoba Real Estate Association (MREA) announced.

“Ever since the spring lockdown began to lift in early May we have seen a sustained level of activity in the market that represents not only an expression of pent-up demand, but also a desire for homes that offer living space for Manitobans to weather the pandemic,” said MREA President Glen Tosh.

“As a result, total unit sales year-to-date are up 10.1 per cent over the same period last year.”

1,809 residential properties sold in September, up 37.5 per cent over Sept. 2019.

These sales account for $558.4 million in total dollars, an increase of 50.3 per cent over the same month last year. It is worth noting the 1,316 properties sold in Sept.

2019 was the previous September sales record, Tosh added.

While 12,947 unit sales year-to-date is a 10.1 per cent increase over last year, fewer homes have been placed on the market this year and new listings are down 8.2 per cent.

“It suggests due to the COVID-19 situation some Manitobans may have decided to stay in their current homes instead of moving this year,” said Tosh. “The robust sales activity of recent months is indeed good news for sellers and those considering selling, but lower levels of inventory on market could make it more challenging for buyers looking to purchase. Buyers need to understand how to navigate potential multiple offer situations in a competitive market.”

Tosh noted home sales in Manitoba add major contributions to the provincial economy. Based on the 9,290 residential properties sold since the beginning of May, the MREA estimates these sales will generate over $494 million in spinoff economic activity, including spending on moving costs, furniture, household appliances, home renovations and professional services.

“Manitoba REALTORS are proud to help play a leading role in driving Manitoba’s economic recovery,” said Tosh.

“Despite the uncertainty many are facing amid the global pandemic, the level of sales activity we are seeing tells us Manitobans have confidence in the real estate market and in the security that owning a home in the province can offer.”

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Roxy heavily impacted by closure, exploring options

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Who’s ready to go biking at the Back Forty?

Continued from Page 1 A little bit of fortunate timing helped to fast-track the trail park concept. In 2019, the Town of Neepawa started upgrades to its lagoon system. Clay was taken from a 40-acre parcel of land for that project, leaving a borrow pit that would need to be converted back

to a hayfield once the work was completed. Around that same time, the Neepawa Area Regional Recreation Master Plan was completed and identified walking/ cycling path as one of the top recreation needs for the community.

Neepawa mayor, Blake McCutcheon, said this combination of factors created

the opportunity for a unique outdoor recreation experience.

“The borrow pit presented the ideal canvas to not only build an important recreational space, but also build community pride,” said McCutcheon. “This is a great day and we’re thankful to HyLife for their support on this.”

Neepawa’s Roxy theatre is a historic piece of the community that remains operable today. However, COVID-19 has thrown a wrench into the cogs of the community owned and operated theatre. Kate Jackman-Atkinson, chairperson of the volunteer committee, says the local theatre has been severely impacted.

“We were initially shut down when everything was shut down. When the re-opening plan, around June, did allow theatres to re-open, we seriously looked at it, but we felt that re-opening to the general public… it wasn’t the right time,” Jackman-Atkinson explained. “Primarily, for two reasons. One being that we’re volunteer run and we had a lot of concerns about putting volunteers out there, in terms of ensuring their safety and whether it’s something they would even feel comfortable doing.”

She added, “And, as I’ve always said, the theatre doesn’t run without the volunteers, so we don’t want to do anything that would alienate them or potentially ruin that relationship. So we thought we would just sit tight on regular showings and be available for private rentals.”

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The bike park was first announced in 2019 and had an estimated construction cost of around $200,000. To go along with the HyLife contribution, about $110,000 was also raised through a combination of federal and provincial grants. Additional features, including shelters and a picnic area, are expected to be built in 2021.

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Introducing the

HyLife Back Forty Multi-Use Trail Park The Town of Neepawa, together with the Neepawa Regional Recreation Steering Committee, have developed forty acres of land into a four-season, accessible recreation space for all ages.

Already open to the public, with more features planned for 2021, the park will provide free recreation to a variety of users. The park will feature walking paths, biking trails, tobogganing, bird watching, picnic areas, snowshoeing, fat biking trails, cross country skiing, and outdoor classrooms.

“This is an exciting project for the community,” said HyLife’s President and Chief Executive Officer Grant Lazaruk. “We are proud to be involved in a recreational project that our entire community will enjoy.”

HyLife is excited to be the primary sponsor of the HyLife Back Forty and look forward to a long successful community partnership with this worldclass multi-use trail park.