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Buying a little extra is fine Darren Roe, the fresh store manager at the Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op Food Store, recently noted to the Banner & Press while there has been a huge surge in demand for some items, the supply chain remains strong.

“Buying a little extra is fine, but there is no evidence of shortages,” stated Roe. “Obviously there is some stress to the [delivery] system, but we’re still receiving our normal shipment of goods at the normal times.

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“The time had come to put all our newspaper operations into one building”, stated Neepawa Banner & Press co-owner and publisher Ken Waddell. The Banner started in 1989 in the Neepawa Dental Office building, renting the south half for a year before purchasing the current ReMax building at 272 Hamilton Street in 1990. For a while, the paper was produced out of that building and rental space in what is now the Town of Neepawa office.

Then the Banner bought the Hamilton Street location and was there for over 20 years. In 2015, when the Neepawa Press was purchased from Glacier, they used part of the building for the newspaper and commercial rental.

The Hamilton Street location will be put up for sale. “Until that happens, other business plans are in the works for that store,” said Waddell.

The former Neepawa Press building at 423 Mountain Avenue, has been extensively renovated and now is home to the whole operation, as well as some space rented to NACTV, the local television station. “It’s nice to have all the staff under one roof again. Our administration office, commercial printing, news room, ad sales and flyer stuffing are all together now,” said Waddell.

The Neepawa Banner & Press is the largest community newspaper in western Manitoba with a weekly circulation of 9,000 papers. The Banner portion will be 31 years old in October and the Press portion, the oldest business in Neepawa, turns 124 years old this summer. The Neepawa Banner & Press building was built in 1932.

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Brandon Sun on Wednesday, Mar. 18, Heritage Coop general manager Lorne Zacharias said they’re trying to keep it really simple.

“We’re just opening our food stores an hour early and asking that people respect the fact that it’s for our senior population as well as anyone that is

that needs either some extra time or assistance and/or has concerns around virus infection,” Zacharias said, adding there are no plans to screen people to make sure they fit into those categories.

“We’ve got signage on our doors asking people to respect that, and we’re

going to see how it works,” he said, noting Tuesday was the first day.

“We have a lot of confidence in humanity.”

The Banner & Press reached out to several other local grocery stores for comment, but was not able to receive a reply before the publication deadline.

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The Neepawa Health Centre recently received an unexpected, but very generous and much welcome donation. HyLife Foods has announced that it has made a combined contribution of $750,000 to hospitals within a half dozen communities out of which it bases its operations. That amount includes $250,000 which has been given to the Neepawa Health Centre.

The rest of the money is being distributed between four communities in Manitoba, one in Saskatchewan and one in North Dakota.

Keeping their communities safe Grant Lazaruk, president and chief executive officer for HyLife stated, via media release, that the company is pleased to support local hospitals.

He stated that from the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals have provided critical services to mitigate the spread and effect of the virus, and HyLife acknowledges the importance to join with their communities to help keep them safe.

“It is important that we do our part to take care of our communities,” said Lazaruk. “We don’t

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On Friday, Apr.17, the staff of the Neepawa Banner & Press shifted complete operation of the newspaper from the Banner office located at 243 Hamilton Street, into the historic Press bulding at 423 Mountain Avenue.

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Jocelyn Scheper, the care team manager for the Neepawa Health Centre, noted that they are grateful to HyLife for their support.

“On behalf of all of us at Prairie Mountain Health,

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“It has been a really exciting journey for me to watch the project grow and develop over the past few years. There has been a lot of years of planning and a lot of hard work that’s gone into this. We recognize the importance of upgrading, maintaining and expanding in communities and it’s clear to see the growth here is very significant.”

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Several new sections of sidewalk will soon be in place across Neepawa.

Town Council recently put out a request for submissions from contractors on the work. Four companies, two local and two based out of Brandon submitted a bid on the job. JC Lavich Construction of Brookdale had the winning bid and will do the work at a cost of $35,107.50 plus tax.

The new sidewalk construction will include the renewal and/or installation of sidewalks along Mill Street from Third to Fourth and Fourth to Fifth and along the east side of the town’s new fire hall. The schedule for the work to begin was not discussed during the council meeting.

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Buying a little extra is fine Darren Roe, the fresh store manager at the Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op Food Store, recently noted to the Banner & Press while there has been a huge surge in demand for some items, the supply chain remains strong.

“Buying a little extra is fine, but there is no evidence of shortages,” stated Roe. “Obviously there is some stress to the [delivery] system, but we’re still receiving our normal shipment of goods at the normal times.

Extra shopping hour for seniors On Tuesday, Mar. 17, the Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op Food Stores announced that they would be opening an hour earlier, starting on Monday. Mar. 23. The hour will specifically accommodate senior shoppers, ages 65 years and older. This will be in affect for both Neepawa and Gladstone food stores.

Heritage Co-op, which operates five food stores in Westman, including Minnedosa and Rivers, will also open the doors to its grocery stores an hour earlier each day to accommodate seniors of at least 65 years of age, those with mobility issues and vulnerable people in the community.

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Calm down, buy what you need and we’ll be fine.”

Co-op Food Store centre store manager Dan Soltys echoed this sentiment, adding that the delivery schedule is still exactly what it is suppose to be. On average, the Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op Food Store receives four trucks of goods every week to stock the shelves.

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•New Christmas lights have been purchased by the town from CLG Displays of Edmonton. The 15 new holiday lighting displays will be rotated into use and had a purchase price of $12,065.

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Empty shelves and long lines at the checkouts have become the new normal this past week at supermarkets across the Westman region.

Neepawa and area grocery managers are saying it doesn’t need to be this way.

Since the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus a pandemic on Wednesday, Mar. 11, Canadians have started stocking up on items such as toilet paper, hand sanitizer and canned goods.

Pictured: Neepawa Middle School students Jayden Hanke and Sheen Calamba were just some of the students who served as tour guides to the public during the NMS grand opening on Wednesday, Jan. 29.

In total, three equipment companies submitted bids to the town on this purchase. Kubota was selected due to a combination of factors, the primary one being in its set up of the cab door. The model chosen has a quick exit sliding door, which allows for unobstructed access for the operator, no matter what attachment is connected to the vehicle.

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Neepawa Health Centre care team manager Jocelyn Scheper accepted a cheque for $250,000 from Thor Eiriksson, the executive director of operations for HyLife Foods on Thursday, May 14. The cheque was part of a combined $750,000 being distributed between a half dozen health facilities in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and North Dakota by the pork processor.

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Students, teachers and parents in Neepawa recently came together to celebrate the completion of a significant symbol of their community’s growth.

On Wednesday, Jan. 29, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held to commemorate the official opening of the Neepawa Middle School.

Provincial Education minister Kelvin Goertzen, who was in attendance for the festivities, lauded the efforts of everyone involved with making the day a reality. He added the school is something that the entire community should be proud of.

“This is an exciting day that many, many people have helped make happen.

Communities only grow because of the people who are dedicated and committed to the community.

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A tradition two decades strong has continued on this year, as about a group of covered wagons and outriders recently did an 80 mile trek through the countr yside near Carberry.

The annual wagon train usually makes its f inal stop in Austin for the Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion & Stampede. The cancellation of that event this year, however, due to COVID-19, put a temporary end to the group’s planned pilgrimage.

Despite the setback this year, organizers decided to still go forward with the ride, instead, doing a six days and five nights journey. It started from the Carberry Fairgrounds and travelled through back roads and pastures in North Cypress-Langford and North Norfolk.

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By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press Jan. 27 will be a busy evening for the Neepawa & District Chamber of Commerce. On that day, the Chamber and its members will be gathering for the 2019 edition of their annual general meeting (AGM). The events, goals and finances from 2019 will be reviewed at this event and a new employee, Jennifer Wiebe, will also be introduced.

This year’s AGM will be held on the second floor of the Neepawa Curling Rink, cocktails starting at 6:00 p.m. and dinner at 7:00 p.m., with presentations following.

“Attending the AGM is important, as it gives the Chamber members a chance to see whether their membership fees are being used and learn more about how we strive to support them everyday,” said Chamber President Pam Miller. “Some of our goals for 2019 included seeing an increase in the use of the Chamber Bucks program, having more Business After 5 events, with more attendance, and getting more support for Barb in the Chamber office. I believe that we met all of those goals!”

One change that the Chamber has made, Miller noted, was the adoption of a more consistent awards program that is used by other Chambers throughout the province.

Instead of presenting the Volunteer of the Year award, the Chamber will now be presenting a Business of the Year award. Nominees for the new award are based on being a Neepawa & District Chamber member in good standing and involvement in the community and area.

Nominees must also have demonstrated one or more of the following: an innovation of products or services, exemplary customer service or encouraging and providing professional development for staff. Government agencies were exempt from nominations and self-nominations were encouraged.

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As of publication deadline, the Provincial government is only testing individuals for COVID-19 who have been referred for testing. Testing referrals can come from a medical provider, through Health Links– Info Santé (1-888-315-9257) or the province’s online self assessment tool (www.manitoba.ca/covid19). Currently, there is one dedicated testing site in Westman, located in the Nurses Residence Gymnasium at the Brandon Regional Health Centre.

Calm down, buy what you need and we’ll be fine.”

Co-op Food Store centre store manager Dan Soltys echoed this sentiment, adding that the delivery schedule is still exactly what it is suppose to be. On average, the Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op Food Store receives four trucks of goods every week to stock the shelves.

Extra shopping hour for seniors On Tuesday, Mar. 17, the Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op Food Stores announced that they would be opening an hour earlier, starting on Monday. Mar. 23. The hour will specifically accommodate senior shoppers, ages 65 years and older. This will be in affect for both Neepawa and Gladstone food stores.

Heritage Co-op, which operates five food stores in Westman, including Minnedosa and Rivers, will also open the doors to its grocery stores an hour earlier each day to accommodate seniors of at least 65 years of age, those with mobility issues and vulnerable people in the community.

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Neepawa and area grocery managers are saying it doesn’t need to be this way.

Since the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus a pandemic on Wednesday, Mar. 11, Canadians have started stocking up on items such as toilet paper, hand sanitizer and canned goods.

Pictured: Neepawa Middle School students Jayden Hanke and Sheen Calamba were just some of the students who served as tour guides to the public during the NMS grand opening on Wednesday, Jan. 29.

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Students, teachers and parents in Neepawa recently came together to celebrate the completion of a significant symbol of their community’s growth.

On Wednesday, Jan. 29, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held to commemorate the official opening of the Neepawa Middle School.

Provincial Education minister Kelvin Goertzen, who was in attendance for the festivities, lauded the efforts of everyone involved with making the day a reality. He added the school is something that the entire community should be proud of.

“This is an exciting day that many, many people have helped make happen.

Communities only grow because of the people who are dedicated and committed to the community.

This is really about you,” said Goertzen. “The new facility will provide quality,

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Jan. 27 will be a busy evening for the Neepawa & District Chamber of Commerce. On that day, the Chamber and its members will be gathering for the 2019 edition of their annual general meeting (AGM). The events, goals and finances from 2019 will be reviewed at this event and a new employee, Jennifer Wiebe, will also be introduced.

This year’s AGM will be held on the second floor of the Neepawa Curling Rink, cocktails starting at 6:00 p.m. and dinner at 7:00 p.m., with presentations following.

“Attending the AGM is important, as it gives the Chamber members a chance to see whether their membership fees are being used and learn more about how we strive to support them everyday,” said Chamber President Pam Miller. “Some of our goals for 2019 included seeing an increase in the use of the Chamber Bucks program, having more Business After 5 events, with more attendance, and getting more support for Barb in the Chamber office. I believe that we met all of those goals!”

One change that the Chamber has made, Miller noted, was the adoption of a more consistent awards program that is used by other Chambers throughout the province.

Instead of presenting the Volunteer of the Year award, the Chamber will now be presenting a Business of the Year award. Nominees for the new award are based on being a Neepawa & District Chamber member in good standing and involvement in the community and area.

Nominees must also have demonstrated one or more of the following: an innovation of products or services, exemplary customer service or encouraging and providing professional development for staff. Government agencies were exempt from nominations and self-nominations were encouraged.

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Several local grocery stores, including the Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op Food Store, are seeing mass purchases of items like toilet paper.

31st Anniversary Brandon Sun on Wednesday, Mar. 18, Heritage Coop general manager Lorne Zacharias said they’re trying to keep it really simple.

“We’re just opening our food stores an hour early and asking that people respect the fact that it’s for our senior population as well as anyone that is

compromised in any way that needs either some extra time or assistance and/or has concerns around virus infection,” Zacharias said, adding there are no plans to screen people to make sure they fit into those categories.

“We’ve got signage on our doors asking people to respect that, and we’re

going to see how it works,” he said, noting Tuesday was the first day.

“We have a lot of confidence in humanity.”

The Banner & Press reached out to several other local grocery stores for comment, but was not able to receive a reply before the publication deadline.

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b v i o u s l y, t h e a r r iva l of t he COVID-19 pandemic and how it has altered our lives is the most prominent story to come out of 2020. But before the virus arrived in Canada and in the months that followed, there were plenty of other major stories and events in Neepawa and the surrounding region. Here are some details and pictures from those stories.

Jan. 10: The Town of Neepawa begins the refund process for the perpetual care program at Riverside Cemetery.

Jan. 24: The Neepawa Golf & Countr y Club (NGCC) has been recognized as one of Canada’s best places to play the game.

Jan. 29: Neepawa Middle School (NMS) had its official grand opening. The new Grade 5 to 8 school will be able to accommodate up to 450 students.

Feb: 14: Former Neepawa resident Robyn Birch, who attends University of Manitoba (U of M), went to the Western Engineering Competition (WEC). Her team claimed the top prize in their category.

Feb. 28: The Town of Neepawa has sold the land where the Resource Centre used to stand. Neepawa Kinsmen Senior Citizen Housing Inc. has come forward with an offer for the property.

Mar. 13: An overnight fire caused some damage to the TAC Ventures building in Neepawa on Thursday, Mar. 5. Within 20 minutes, fire crews were able to get control of the situation.

Mar 20: Concern over the spread of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, has prompted the cancellation or postponement of major events across the globe. Neepawa and area is no exception.

On Friday, Mar. 13, all provincial schools were closed for an extended spring break. The Yellow-

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Above: The 14th annual Skate the Lake event took place on Saturday, Feb. 15 in Minnedosa. There were lots of activities, including skating, hockey, curling (pictured) and crokicurl, a hybrid sport that combines elements of curling and the board game crokinole.

The gymnasium at Neepawa Middle School was f illed to capacit y with students, teachers and members of the general public as par t of the grand opening.

head Arena was also shut down. Also impacted were the Neepawa Farmers and NACI Tigers hockey teams, who were in THHL and high school championship series, respectively.

Both those series were not played.

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Neepawa figure skating teams competed in the Prairie Regionals on Feb. 1 and 2 in Killarney.

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110 years ago, Friday, January 13, 1911 Thermometers have been low-spirited all week– just like Register advertisers.

100 years ago, Friday, January 7, 1921 Langford– A petition from Emily L . Perrett and 24 others, requests the formation of a school d istr ict, w ith suitable school site on the Edrans Ridge road, NE 32, 15-13.

Arbitrator appointed.

90 years ago, Tuesday, January 6, 1931 One of the characters in a story we recently read was fond of a saying which he used when he got into tight places, “Keep on keeping on.”

The man who fails is the one who fails to keep on keeping on. One of life’s little ironies is that success is often waiting around the corner, and we should achieve it if we only kept on keeping on for a little longer.

When things seem so difficult in the office that you just must resign, keep on keeping on. Do not give up just yet. When friends are difficult and hard to get along with, keep on keeping on. When you have used what seems to be the last bit of your strength and cannot take another step, keep on keeping on. In all situations, we can get our second wind when we do not give up. –Alfred Jackson.

80 years ago, Tuesday, January 7, 1941 Passengers are forbidden to take dogs on London trams and buses in blackout hours.

German air squadrons will proceed to Italy to fight in the Mediterranean basin, Gen. Francesco Pricolo, undersecretary for air, announced recently in a Rome report.

If Hitler still attempts the invasion of Britain, it will be abandoned and it will be no less a failure, said L. S. Amery, secretary for India.

70 years ago, Thursday, January 4, 1951 Well water containing n it r ates t r a ceable to poisoning in the system of

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The nurses had some strike suppor t in 1991.

Angela Owen, 10 years old at that time, joined her grandmother on the picket line at the Neepawa District Hospital.

infants and an increasing number of sudden deaths in farm livestock has brought a sharp warning from Dr. William Watt of the Neepawa Health Unit and from C. E. G. Bates, district agriculturist.

Dr. Watt, in a statement to the Press, declared that it is up to the users of well water to protect themselves and their families by having their well water analyzed.

Samples of well water should be forwarded to the Neepawa Health Unit clearly marked with name, address and district. The doctor points out there is no charge for this service.

60 years ago, Tuesday, January 10, 1961 Arden–TheGladstonians played Arden Curlers for the O’Grady Cup last Saturday night, but were unsuccessful in winning. The score was Arden 19, Gladstone 16.

50 years ago, Thursday, January 7, 1971 Instead of offering free drinks to their customers as a Christmas gesture, Wally Millan of the Hotel Hamilton decided a few years ago to “adopt” a child through the Foster Parents’ Plan.

They receive regular letters from him, and occasional progress reports from the director of the plan.

Their foster son’s name is Francisco Andrade. He lives in Niteroi, Brazil. He is 11 years old, four-feet-threeinches tall and weighs 58 pounds. He has just been promoted to upper second grade of primary school, where his most recent grade was 76.

The progress report describes him as “kind, cheerful, helpful; with his family, he is obedient.”

“He still think he would like to be a mechanic driver,” continues the letter.

40 years ago, Thursday, January 1, 1981 Cultural Affairs and H i st or ic a l Re s ou r c e s Minister Norma Price has announced t he est abl i s h ment of t he “Search for a New Manitoba Novelist” competition.

It is designed to provide incentive for Manitoba writers to raise the profile of the literary arts in the province.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harris were guests of honour at a come and go tea hosted by their daughter, Eleanor, on Sunday, Dec. 21 in the Drop-in Centre.

Bob and Myrtle were married in Winnipeg 40 years ago and have spent most of their married life in Kelwood. Bob has just recently retired from the hardware business. Myrtle is a very faithful member of St. John’s Anglican Church.

30 years ago, Tuesday, January 8, 1991 One week into their strike, Neepawa nurses are a cold but determined lot as they walk the picket lines.

Glennis Black, president of local 12 of the Manitoba Nurses Union says the 38 striking nurses at Neepawa Hospital are taking a unified stand in an effort to secure better wages and improved working conditions…

Although the mercury has been dipping into the low 30s since 10,500 registered and licensed practical nurses walked off the job New Year’s Day, Black says they’re determined to stay out until their demands are met.

“We’ve hit rock bottom (in the profession),” she says.

“We definitely need to get a good settlement before we go back to work.”

Last Monday, contract talks between Manitoba Health Organizations, the body representing health facilities, and the Manitoba Nurses Union broke down when the union rejected the province’s offer of an average pay increase of 20 per cent over three years.

In addition, the province offered to extend pay equity to all health care facilities in Manitoba, a move MHO says would increase wages to a small number of entrylevel general duty nurses by close to 30 per cent over three years.

Nurses entered negotiations demanding a 30 per cent wage increase over one year, complaining that their pay levels are among the lowest in Canada.

Ve r a C h e r n e c k i , president of the MNU, says the province’s offer was “insulting.”

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20 years ago, Monday, January 1, 2001 A lo c a l c om m it t e e unhappy with the site chosen for a new personal care home is still hopeful the decision to locate the facility in the Westcreek development can be overturned.

Monty Simon, who is spearheading the committee

along with Cecil Pittman, said if there is enough community support, he believed the care home can be built in a different location.

To ensure that happens, Simon and Pittman are starting a petition to build the care home in what they believe is a better location– the CN property north of the Chicken Delight restaurant.

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n January 1971, my wife Christine and I moved to Neepawa. We bought a little house at 261 Fourth Avenue in Neepawa for $4,000. I set to work in my new job as Assistant Ag-Rep under the watchful eye of my boss, the late Alan Nebbs. My job was to help with the 4-H Club program, tag along after Mr. Nebbs and occasionally offer advice to farmers.

There is a rare farmer in the area that is kind enough to say that my advice was helpful.

To provide context, there were about 40 Ag-rep offices in Manitoba, most with a rep and a staunch secretary. There were about 20 Home Economists and a whole battery of livestock, crops and engineering specialists spread out across the province.

Our son Michael was about nine months old when we arrived in Neepawa. Son Robert was born late in 1971. Our family has lived in about nine different homes and farms around the area. Our numbers have grown to include two daughters-in-law, four grandchildren, a grandson-in law, two great grandchildren and another great expected in the spring.

Our extended “family” has grown to include literally hundreds of friends, customers and business associates. We have been blessed beyond measure. Unfortunately, as comes with age, many of our friends are now passed away.

Knowing full well that life goes on, and indeed comes to an end at some point, we have purposed in our lives to cultivate friendships with the new born and youth all the way to people in their nineties. It’s healthy to be in a good relationship with every age group.

You never know when you will get some good advice and, once in a while, be able to offer some advice.

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Ken Waddell Although the sons don’t live here anymore, the roots run deep and stay connected.

In late 1970, around Christmas time, we got ready to move to Neepawa. We loaded up what we could in our 1967 Chevy half ton and our 1959 Pontiac sedan. The rest of our furniture was loaded onto a Hare’s Cartage transport truck. We lived in a second floor apartment on Jubilee in Winnipeg and, who should come bounding up our stairs to move us but Harold Ishenberg? Harold was a big-hearted, rough hewn man who made Neepawa a better place by his larger-than-life presence.

On my first trip to town, Alan Nebbs introduced me to Homer Gill, a retired school teacher come realtor. He wrote us up a deal on the tiny Fourth Street house.

Then it was off to see Des George at the Bank of Montreal. Banks don’t let bankers be bankers like Des George any more. The conversation went like this. “So you going to work with Allan?” “Yes sir.” “How much are you going to make?” “$7,050 per year.” “Ok, that should be fine, sign here.” The loan was a 100 per cent mortgage.

We spent nearly two years as Ag-rep at Neepawa and about eight at Gladstone. By 1973, we had moved to Arden and by 1975, to the farm east of the village.

From 1975 to 1986, we battled drought, floods and high interest rates to the point where we had

to give up the farm. We were advised to pack the boys, our best clothes and tools and head for Alberta. We didn’t take that advice as I couldn’t face the idea of not paying off our local bills.

They all got paid eventually. We ran Ken Waddell Auction Service from 1979 to 1999. We moved to an acreage east of Neepawa in 1986 and built the auction barn in 1987. Both my parents died in that time frame.

In 1989, options fell into place to start the Neepawa Banner.

Thirty-one years later and over 1,600 columns gone to print, we are still here. Life included both Christine and I being involved with a lot of organizations and two pretty tough terms as mayor of Neepawa. Few regrets, but I am pleased now that many of the things some of us wanted to get done years ago have now been accomplished. It was just too bad that Country Meadows took 10 years longer than necessary, the fire hall 20 years longer and the CN land development 30 years longer. In total, those delays cost the area in the neighbourhood of $20 million in capital. The other project is the medical clinic and it moved along fairly quickly and of all the major investments made by the area, in itself, is the most important one.

There are many more stories to tell, but for now, may God bless you and yours in the New Year.

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ell– now that’s a poser! Usually when I use the rear view mirror for the year, I have travelled, met new folks, explored and adventured. The furthest I have travelled was a quick trip to Winnipeg to the airport for a drop off. I have not been to visit my sister, who lives less than two hours away.

I have not HOMEBODIES been to visit my son and his family, who l ive t wo provinces away.

Rita Friesen I have not b e e n …

W hat has brought me delight are long, winding drives though our area.

In the afternoon or early summer evening, choosing a direction and heading out for a ramble has been delightful. I have seen more of the landscape within a 50 mile radius than I ever imagined. A highlight would have to be a drive on mountain back roads on a spectacular fall day. The colours were at their absolute best, the road was bendy and curvy and safe. The temporary thought that we were out of cell phone range was not enough to spoil the adventure. Lush farm lands in all seasons, marginal land with wildlife, evidence of the damage of the summer f lood, simply witnessing the glory of our province.

In the season of –dear God, once in my lifetime!– the pandemic, I have noted the effect of the isolation on myself and others. I must say that I have gotten good at doing nothing.

There are days when I have walked the dogs and unloaded the dishwasher and felt that I had accomplished a good day’s work!

Years ago, I asked a newly retired teacher how she was doing with no work schedule. She said you simply stretched the task to the amount of time you had. I have been stretching tasks!

There is always tomorrow to do whatever you could do today.

I have created a ritual for my morning coffee. The cup is chosen and pre-heated, the coffee is fresh and strong. The laptop opened to social media; I catch up with family, friends and local businesses. And then, honestly, I crush a lot of candy!

For those who are not familiar with the term, it is a game– a time consuming, entertaining game– not unlike the Tetris and Dr. Mario I played with and against my grandchildren.

One of my vices.

I have completed some jigsaw puzzles, read some books, researched some history and cleaned closets and made quilts.

I have watched more television than ever before. I have not wasted my time, not all of it. It’s just different.

What I do know is that I miss serving; I miss visiting friends in their homes, in their units, in the care home and in the hospital.

I was aware that I enjoyed hearing stories, gleaning ancient wisdom, swapping anecdotes and sharing laughter and tears.

I miss heading out to a church service on a Sunday morning.

I appreciate the recorded and broadcast services, I do, but somehow, it is not the same. I miss the hugs and handshakes, I miss the shared confidences. I had not been fully aware of how important these gifts were to and for me.

Looking back, it has been a year of growth and development.

Could not ask for more.

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JANUARY 1, 2021

Learning from President Ford

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t is Sept. 8, 1974 and we are sitting in the Media Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC. A newly inaug urated President Gerald Ford stands before t he Washing ton Press Corps, knowing what their first question will be.

Two weeks earlier, he was asked if he was thinking of pardoning Richard Nixon for crimes allegedly committed while he was in office. Ford honestly admitted that he didn’t know what to do and asked for prayers on this specific issue.

Now, two weeks later, he has his answer. Nixon has been granted a full presidential pardon for any and all crimes committed while he was President of the United States.

At that point, Nixon hadn’t been charged with anything. Ford’s pardon made sure that no charges would be laid in the future.

He as much as said, “Don’t waste your time indicting Nixon for anything. Whatever you charge him with, I will pardon him for.”

What’s interesting about this story is the means God used to guide Gerald Ford.

After leaving the White House in 1977, he revealed that he constantly carried with him, in his wallet, the text of a 1915 Supreme Court decision on a similar matter. In that decision the court ruled that “a pardon carries an imputation of guilt and its acceptance carries a confession of guilt.” In other words, by pardoning Nixon, Ford was saying “I believe he is guilty of criminal acts.”

By accepting the pardon, Nixon was saying: “I know I’m guilty.”

I have always admired Gerald Ford for his courage in asking for prayers when making this decision.

He was in a no-win situation. Whatever he did, he would be condemned by

half the American people.

He needed to make a decision that would enable him to face each day without any guilt over what he had done. The prayers offered on his behalf helped him achieve that goal.

As we begin a new year, I want to share a challenge with those who read this column. It has not been easy for me to watch our governments and their officials find ways to help us cope with COVID-19.

They do what they think is best one day. But the next day, they receive additional information that forces them to change strategy and issue new health orders. It’s frustrating for the people and must be frustrating for our leaders as well.

But there is one thing I haven’t seen them do– and

that is ask the people of this country to pray– first for an end to this virus; and second for wisdom to be given to our leaders, especially over the next two or three months.

Would I love to see our political leaders do this?

Yes. Will they? I don’t know. I fear that one thing will keep them from taking this step. Asking for prayer implies that they no longer know what to do; and very few people have the courage Gerald Ford showed when he made that admission in 1974.

So, it is up to us to do it for them. I encourage every person who reads this column to spend at least five to 10 minutes a day in prayer, talking to your God (whomever he or she might be) and asking for an end to COVID 19 and wisdom for our political leaders.

R e me mb er – pr ayer changes people. Changed people change things.

Changed things create a better world for everyone.

That’s what I hope to see in this new year.

but I was just one number out on the postal code and the mail was not delivered.

Besides that, I will just continue to live one day at a time and surely hope that we can get together with

family and friends again.

It is good we do not know what the future brings and we have no authority to direct it.

It is all in the hands of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who is the Supreme Creator a nd Ruler of the Universe.

Sometimes we make plans, and I am guilty of that, but

not always are our plans God’s plans and they will be changed. “Commit to the Lord whatever you do and He will establish your plans.” Psalm 16:3.

I wish all of you a better year than the one we leave behind and may we give God the praise and glory for what will be in store for us.

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ave you made any resolutions for the coming year? I know I have to update my address list. Some mail has gotten lost this year.

Some was important mail,

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2/3 cup water 2 Tbsp. cornstarch 2 -250g package cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 -1L Cool Whip, thawed chocolate curls or fresh raspberries for garnish, if desired

Mix the crust ingredients together and press in the bottom of a greased 10 inch spring form pan or a 9x13 inch pan. Place in the deep freezer until needed. Combine the raspberries, sugar, Jello and half of the water in a small pot. Bring to a simmer. Mix the remaining water with the cornstarch until smooth and add to the berries, stirring all the while. Simmer for a few minutes until thick and clear. Place in the fridge to cool. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the cream cheese, sugar and lemon juice until thoroughly combined.

Fold about 1/3 of the Cool Whip into the cream cheese mixture. Then gently fold in the remaining Cool Whip, mixing just until combined. Spoon part of the cream cheese over the crumbs, then add the raspberry mix alternately with the remaining cream cheese. Swirl with a knife for a marble effect. Freeze until ready to use. Remove from freezer and let stand for 10-15 minutes to soften slightly before using. Garnish if desired.

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Spruce Plains RCMP report – Week of Dec. 14 to 20

By Cpl. Jacob Stanton Spruce Plains RCMP During the week of Dec. 14 to Dec. 20, Spruce Plains RCMP dealt with 42 police activities.

Dec. 14 – RCMP received a report of a missing child in the RM of Oakview. The child was located a short time later and was returned home without incident. Police conducted a Covid compliance check on a person in the Municipality of Westlake-Gladstone, who was found to be abiding by regulations.

Dec. 15 – RCMP responded to a report of a hit and run to a vehicle in Neepawa and conducted COVID compliance checks in the RM of Rosedale, where all persons were found abiding by regulations.

Dec. 16 – RCMP responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle in the RM of Minto-Odanah, which could not be located and a suspicious person in the Town of Neepawa, the matter is still under investigation.

Dec. 17 – RCMP responded to a report of assault at a

residence in the Town of Minnedosa, as well as a report of assault at a business also in Minnedosa. Both matters are still under investigation. Police also received reports of fraud and a suspicious person in the Town of Neepawa.

Dec. 18 – RCMP received reports of fraud and mischief in the Town of Minnedosa.

Dec. 19 – RCMP responded to a commercial alarm at a business in the Town of Neepawa, which was later determined to be false. Police received a report of a vehicle causing mischief in the Town of Minnedosa– the matter is still under investigation.

Dec. 20 – RCMP conducted a COVID compliance check on a person in the Town of Neepawa, who was found to be complying with regulations.

RCMP conducted 18 traffic enforcement actions during this reporting period.

Public Service Announcement The Spruce Plains RCMP would like to wish everyone a happy holiday. If you are travelling, please be mindful

of changing weather conditions, as well as COVID-19 regulations. Your local RCMP will be working over the holidays should you require police assistance. Stay safe everyone.

If you have any information about these crimes or any other crimes, please contact your local RCMP Office or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, the Neepawa and Minnedosa RCMP detachments advise they will be limiting front counter services at the detachments until further notice.

We request that you contact each detachment at 204476-7340 (Neepawa) or 204-867-2916 (Minnedosa) to inquire about criminal record checks or to file a report.

Leave a message if needed and it will be checked the following business day.

Do not leave a message if you require immediate police assistance. You must dial 204-476-7338 (Neepawa), 204-867-2751 (Minnedosa) or 911 to have a police officer respond to you promptly.

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A better place to learn and play

Students, teachers and parents in Neepawa recently came together to celebrate the completion of a significant symbol of their community’s growth.

On Wednesday, Jan. 29, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held to commemorate the official opening of the Neepawa Middle School.

Provincial Education minister Kelvin Goertzen, who was in attendance for the festivities, lauded the efforts of everyone involved with making the day a reality. He added the school is something that the entire community should be proud of.

“This is an exciting day that many, many people have helped make happen.

Communities only grow because of the people who are dedicated and committed to the community.

This is really about you,” said Goertzen. “The new facility will provide quality,

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sustainably designed and inspirational classrooms and other facilities for students for many years to come. I am excited that the students and families in Neepawa and its surrounding area will have a better place to learn and play.”

An exciting journey for Neepawa Others in attendance included Agassiz MLA Eileen Clarke, who said that it’s great to see this project, which is so important for the community, completed.

“It has been a really exciting journey for me to watch the project grow and develop over the past few years. There has been a lot of years of planning and a lot of hard work that’s gone into this. We recognize the importance of upgrading, maintaining and expanding in communities and it’s clear to see the growth here is very significant.”

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Apr. 3: In-school classes have been dismissed across all of Manitoba. On Tuesday, Mar.31, premier Brian Pallister and education minister Kelvin Goertzen announced all Kindergarten to Grade 12 in-school classes will be suspended.

Apr. 3: Local businesses have been quick to act against COVID-19. Over the past week, a dozen retailers that deal with the public have installed varieties of plexiglass barriers.

Farmery Estate Brewery in Neepawa has also stepped up, announcing they will start making hand sanitizer.

Apr. 10: A local reporter recently experienced the stress of international travel during a pandemic.

Casper Wehrhahn, of the Banner & Press, was in the United States, where the COVID-19 situation first broke.

Wehrhahn discussed just how the pandemic was being reacted to within the State of Utah.

May 1: If you own property in Neepawa, you were paying a little bit less in taxes in 2020. Town council and administration presented its annual municipal budget in late April. At the hearing, officials confirmed that the mill rate for this year has

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Buying a little extra is fine Darren Roe, the fresh store manager at the Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op Food Store, recently noted to the Banner & Press while there has been a huge surge in demand for some items, the supply chain remains strong.

“Buying a little extra is fine, but there is no evidence of shortages,” stated Roe. “Obviously there is some stress to the [delivery] system, but we’re still receiving our normal shipment of goods at the normal times.

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May 8: For the first time in its 66 year history, Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion & Stampede has been cancelled. The situation related to the COVID-19 pandemic was the reason.

The plan is for the event to return to Austin in 2021.

May 15: ArtsForward in Neepawa has received a bit of an upgrade. The North Room, as well as the upstairs hallway, upstairs music room, east entrance and bathroom doors all received a fresh coat of paint.

May 22: A Neepawa physician was recently chosen to receive the University of Manitoba Medical Class of 2020 Attending Mentorship Award. Dr. Brian Milligan, who has been practicing at Beautiful Plains Communit y Medical Clinic for nearly nine years, received notice of the recognition earlier this year.

May 29: The Arden Curling Club has earned a $10,000 donation for the Brandon hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) through the Sandra Schmirler Foundation.

The club participated in the Spirit of Sandra Club

COVID-19 update

As of publication deadline, the Provincial government is only testing individuals for COVID-19 who have been referred for testing. Testing referrals can come from a medical provider, through Health Links– Info Santé (1-888-315-9257) or the province’s online self assessment tool (www.manitoba.ca/covid19). Currently, there is one dedicated testing site in Westman, located in the Nurses Residence Gymnasium at the Brandon Regional Health Centre.

Calm down, buy what you need and we’ll be fine.”

Co-op Food Store centre store manager Dan Soltys echoed this sentiment, adding that the delivery schedule is still exactly what it is suppose to be. On average, the Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op Food Store receives four trucks of goods every week to stock the shelves.

Extra shopping hour for seniors On Tuesday, Mar. 17, the Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op Food Stores announced that they would be opening an hour earlier, starting on Monday. Mar. 23. The hour will specifically accommodate senior shoppers, ages 65 years and older. This will be in affect for both Neepawa and Gladstone food stores.

Heritage Co-op, which operates five food stores in Westman, including Minnedosa and Rivers, will also open the doors to its grocery stores an hour earlier each day to accommodate seniors of at least 65 years of age, those with mobility issues and vulnerable people in the community.

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Neepawa and area grocery managers are saying it doesn’t need to be this way.

Since the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus a pandemic on Wednesday, Mar. 11, Canadians have started stocking up on items such as toilet paper, hand sanitizer and canned goods.

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Several local grocery stores, including the Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op Food Store, are seeing mass purchases of items like toilet paper.

31st Anniversary Brandon Sun on Wednesday, Mar. 18, Heritage Coop general manager Lorne Zacharias said they’re trying to keep it really simple.

“We’re just opening our food stores an hour early and asking that people respect the fact that it’s for our senior population as well as anyone that is

compromised in any way that needs either some extra time or assistance and/or has concerns around virus infection,” Zacharias said, adding there are no plans to screen people to make sure they fit into those categories.

“We’ve got signage on our doors asking people to respect that, and we’re

going to see how it works,” he said, noting Tuesday was the first day.

“We have a lot of confidence in humanity.”

The Banner & Press reached out to several other local grocery stores for comment, but was not able to receive a reply before the publication deadline.

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“The time had come to put all our newspaper operations into one building”, stated Neepawa Banner & Press co-owner and publisher Ken Waddell. The Banner started in 1989 in the Neepawa Dental Office building, renting the south half for a year before purchasing the current ReMax building at 272 Hamilton Street in 1990. For a while, the paper was produced out of that building and rental space in what is now the Town of Neepawa office.

Then the Banner bought the Hamilton Street location and was there for over 20 years. In 2015, when the Neepawa Press was purchased from Glacier, they used part of the building for the newspaper and commercial rental.

The Hamilton Street location will be put up for sale. “Until that happens, other business plans are in the works for that store,” said Waddell.

The former Neepawa Press building at 423 Mountain Avenue, has been extensively renovated and now is home to the whole operation, as well as some space rented to NACTV, the local television station. “It’s nice to have all the staff under one roof again. Our administration office, commercial printing, news room, ad sales and flyer stuffing are all together now,” said Waddell.

The Neepawa Banner & Press is the largest community newspaper in western Manitoba with a weekly circulation of 9,000 papers. The Banner portion will be 31 years old in October and the Press portion, the oldest business in Neepawa, turns 124 years old this summer. The Neepawa Banner & Press building was built in 1932.

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The Neepawa Health Centre recently received an unexpected, but very generous and much welcome donation. HyLife Foods has announced that it has made a combined contribution of $750,000 to hospitals within a half dozen communities out of which it bases its operations. That amount includes $250,000 which has been given to the Neepawa Health Centre.

The rest of the money is being distributed between four communities in Manitoba, one in Saskatchewan and one in North Dakota.

Keeping their communities safe Grant Lazaruk, president and chief executive officer for HyLife stated, via media release, that the company is pleased to support local hospitals.

He stated that from the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals have provided critical services to mitigate the spread and effect of the virus, and HyLife acknowledges the importance to join with their communities to help keep them safe.

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A tradition two decades strong has continued on this year, as about a group of covered wagons and outriders recently did an 80 mile trek through the countr yside near Carberry.

The annual wagon train usually makes its f inal stop in Austin for the Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion & Stampede. The cancellation of that event this year, however, due to COVID-19, put a temporary end to the group’s planned pilgrimage.

Despite the setback this year, organizers decided to still go forward with the ride, instead, doing a six days and five nights journey. It started from the Carberry Fairgrounds and travelled through back roads and pastures in North Cypress-Langford and North Norfolk.

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Neepawa Health Centre care team manager Jocelyn Scheper accepted a cheque for $250,000 from Thor Eiriksson, the executive director of operations for HyLife Foods on Thursday, May 14. The cheque was part of a combined $750,000 being distributed between a half dozen health facilities in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and North Dakota by the pork processor.

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Jocelyn Scheper, the care team manager for the Neepawa Health Centre, noted that they are grateful to HyLife for their support.

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Several new sections of sidewalk will soon be in place across Neepawa.

Town Council recently put out a request for submissions from contractors on the work. Four companies, two local and two based out of Brandon submitted a bid on the job. JC Lavich Construction of Brookdale had the winning bid and will do the work at a cost of $35,107.50 plus tax.

The new sidewalk construction will include the renewal and/or installation of sidewalks along Mill Street from Third to Fourth and Fourth to Fifth and along the east side of the town’s new fire hall. The schedule for the work to begin was not discussed during the council meeting.

Skid steer purchased The town has acquired a new skid steer from genAG/Kubota dealership, based out of Portage la Prairie, for $57,737.07.

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A group of covered wagons and outriders recently made an 80 mile trek through the countryside near Carberry, as part of the annual wagon train through Westman.

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On Friday, May 8, teachers and staff of all three Neepawa schools held a car parade through the streets, sharing smiles and messages of encouragement with the students and other spectators, with brightly decorated floats and vehicles. Additional photos can be seen on Page 2.

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Town Council recently put out a request for submissions from contractors on the work. Four companies, two local and two based out of Brandon submitted a bid on the job. JC Lavich Construction of Brookdale had the winning bid and will do the work at a cost of $35,107.50 plus tax.

The new sidewalk construction will include the renewal and/or installation of sidewalks along Mill Street from Third to Fourth and Fourth to Fifth and along the east side of the town’s new fire hall. The schedule for the work to begin was not discussed during the council meeting.

Skid steer purchased The town has acquired a new skid steer from genAG/Kubota dealership, based out of Portage la Prairie, for $57,737.07.

In total, three equipment companies submitted bids to the town on this purchase. Kubota was selected due to a combination of factors, the primary one being in its set up of the cab door. The model chosen has a quick exit sliding door, which allows for unobstructed access for the operator, no matter what attachment is connected to the vehicle.

Misc •The Neepawa Public Library has been scheduled to reopen to the public, with some restrictions on June 15.

•Upgrades to the heating system of the Neepawa courthouse are being looked into.

•Add it iona l ha nd ic ap vehicle spaces will soon be placed in Neepawa’s downtown parking district.

•New Christmas lights have been purchased by the town from CLG Displays of Edmonton. The 15 new holiday lighting displays will be rotated into use and had a purchase price of $12,065.

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•Upgrades to the heating system of the Neepawa courthouse are being looked into.

•Add it iona l ha nd ic ap vehicle spaces will soon be placed in Neepawa’s downtown parking district.

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“The time had come to put all our newspaper operations into one building”, stated Neepawa Banner & Press co-owner and publisher Ken Waddell. The Banner started in 1989 in the Neepawa Dental Office building, renting the south half for a year before purchasing the current ReMax building at 272 Hamilton Street in 1990. For a while, the paper was produced out of that building and rental space in what is now the Town of Neepawa office.

Then the Banner bought the Hamilton Street location and was there for over 20 years. In 2015, when the Neepawa Press was purchased from Glacier, they used part of the building for the newspaper and commercial rental.

The Hamilton Street location will be put up for sale. “Until that happens, other business plans are in the works for that store,” said Waddell.

The former Neepawa Press building at 423 Mountain Avenue, has been extensively renovated and now is home to the whole operation, as well as some space rented to NACTV, the local television station. “It’s nice to have all the staff under one roof again. Our administration office, commercial printing, news room, ad sales and flyer stuffing are all together now,” said Waddell.

The Neepawa Banner & Press is the largest community newspaper in western Manitoba with a weekly circulation of 9,000 papers. The Banner portion will be 31 years old in October and the Press portion, the oldest business in Neepawa, turns 124 years old this summer. The Neepawa Banner & Press building was built in 1932.

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Jan. 27 will be a busy evening for the Neepawa & District Chamber of Commerce. On that day, the Chamber and its members will be gathering for the 2019 edition of their annual general meeting (AGM). The events, goals and finances from 2019 will be reviewed at this event and a new employee, Jennifer Wiebe, will also be introduced.

This year’s AGM will be held on the second floor of the Neepawa Curling Rink, cocktails starting at 6:00 p.m. and dinner at 7:00 p.m., with presentations following.

“Attending the AGM is important, as it gives the Chamber members a chance to see whether their membership fees are being used and learn more about how we strive to support them everyday,” said Chamber President Pam Miller. “Some of our goals for 2019 included seeing an increase in the use of the Chamber Bucks program, having more Business After 5 events, with more attendance, and getting more support for Barb in the Chamber office. I believe that we met all of those goals!”

One change that the Chamber has made, Miller noted, was the adoption of a more consistent awards program that is used by other Chambers throughout the province.

Instead of presenting the Volunteer of the Year award, the Chamber will now be presenting a Business of the Year award. Nominees for the new award are based on being a Neepawa & District Chamber member in good standing and involvement in the community and area.

Nominees must also have demonstrated one or more of the following: an innovation of products or services, exemplary customer service or encouraging and providing professional development for staff. Government agencies were exempt from nominations and self-nominations were encouraged.

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Challenge, raising money for the Foundation, which supports NICUs in hospitals throughout Canada.

June 12: Neepawa’s downtown has gotten a little bit greener recently. The Neepawa Community Ministries Centre (NCMC), installed garden boxes outside the thrift store.

June 19: A pair of heritage buildings in Neepawa recently received some good news. The Beautiful Plains Museum and Beautiful Plains County Court building are both

receiving support from the the Manitoba Heritage Resource Conservation grant program. The museum received $9,525, while the court building received $17,500. The Roxy Thetre also received $12,175 from this fund.

June 19: Spruce Plains RCMP have seized a significant amount of drugs from a home in Minnedosa. In total, 730 crystal methamphetamine tablets, 73 grams of cocaine, numerous prescription pills and over $5,500 in cash were seized. The total value of

the drugs and cash that was seized is estimated to be $126,000.

June 26: This year’s alternate version of Carberry’s Potato Truck Pull fundraiser for CancerCare Manitoba was a huge hit. Free Fry Day, which was the main event for the Fill the Potato Truck campaign, brought in a lot of support from the communities in which it took place. In total, over $160,000 was raised.

June 2020: Banner & Press bookkeeper Kay De’Ath spotted this Great Grey Owl at her house, located southwest of Neepawa.

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May, 2020: HyLife Foods has made a contribution of $750,000 to hospitals within a half dozen communities out of which it bases its operations. That includes $250,000 that was given to the Neepawa Health Centre.

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A tradition two decades strong has continued on this year, as about a group of covered wagons and outriders recently did an 80 mile trek through the countr yside near Carberry.

The annual wagon train usually makes its f inal stop in Austin for the Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion & Stampede. The cancellation of that event this year, however, due to COVID-19, put a temporary end to the group’s planned pilgrimage.

Despite the setback this year, organizers decided to still go forward with the ride, instead, doing a six days and five nights journey. It started from the Carberry Fairgrounds and travelled through back roads and pastures in North Cypress-Langford and North Norfolk.

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Several new sections of sidewalk will soon be in place across Neepawa.

Town Council recently put out a request for submissions from contractors on the work. Four companies, two local and two based out of Brandon submitted a bid on the job. JC Lavich Construction of Brookdale had the winning bid and will do the work at a cost of $35,107.50 plus tax.

The new sidewalk construction will include the renewal and/or installation of sidewalks along Mill Street from Third to Fourth and Fourth to Fifth and along the east side of the town’s new fire hall. The schedule for the work to begin was not discussed during the council meeting.

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Skid steer purchased The town has acquired a new skid steer from genAG/Kubota dealership, based out of Portage la Prairie, for $57,737.07.

In total, three equipment companies submitted bids to the town on this purchase. Kubota was selected due to a combination of factors, the primary one being in its set up of the cab door. The model chosen has a quick exit sliding door, which allows for unobstructed access for the operator, no matter what attachment is connected to the vehicle.

Misc •The Neepawa Public Library has been scheduled to reopen to the public, with some restrictions on June 15.

•Upgrades to the heating system of the Neepawa courthouse are being looked into.

•Add it ion a l h a nd ic ap vehicle spaces will soon be placed in Neepawa’s downtown parking district.

•New Christmas lights have been purchased by the town from CLG Displays of Edmonton. The 15 new holiday lighting displays will be rotated into use and had a purchase price of $12,065.

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July 3: A massive storm passed through the region on Sunday, June 28, dropping as much as 150 mm of rain in some areas. In Minnedosa, many homes were reported to be flooded, the walking bridge was torn apart and some roads washed away. Neepawa received much less rain than Minnedosa but heavy rains upstream from the town came through with a vengeance by mid-Monday.

Riverbend campground was evacuated.

July 10: On July 1, the Town of Neepawa declared a local state of emergency following a pair of massive storms, which caused severe flooding throughout the region. Those two significant weather events combined dropped an estimated 101 to 152 millimetres in rainfall. It caused a breach of Park Lake in the early morning of Wednesday, July 1. The breach ended up emptying the lake back down to its initial river flow.

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Neepawa’s newest attraction is ready to roll The purpose of National Trucking Week is to celebrate and recognize the important contributions made by the 400,000 Canadians who keep the country’s freight moving.

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July 17: Neepawa Kinsmen Senior Citizens Housing Inc. has broken ground on Kinsmen Kourts Two, a new five-storey building, that will be located on Davidson St. July 24: The Neepawa Natives have decided it’s time to move forward on a significant and historic change. On Wednesday, July 22, the junior “A” hockey club announced that it will discontinue the use of the name “Natives” as part of its team identity and branding. A new moniker will be in use for the 20212022 MJHL season.

Aug. 14: The shovels are in the ground for Touchwood Park Association’s long anticipated construction of a new day service building in Neepawa. An off icial groundbreaking ceremony was held on Thursday, Aug. 6, near the current building, located on Commerce Street.

Aug. 21: Neepawa’s Junior “A” Hockey Club has received a major donation.

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

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

Neepawa’s Junior “A” Hockey Club has received a big pre-season boost.

The organization announced, via media release on Wednesday, Aug. 19, that the team has received a major donation from a family whose members are long time team fans.

The support is for just over $40,000, with the family requesting that the money be used to finish paying for last year’s ice bill at Neepawa’s Yellowhead Centre arena and to pre-pay the ice bill for the 2020-21 MJHL season. The family has also asked that they remain anonymous. This cheque was delivered to the Yellowhead Centre board at their most recent monthly meeting last Monday.

Neepawa head coach and general manager, Ken Pearson, who also sits on the Yellowhead Centre board expressed gratitude for this generous and unexpected patronage.

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A pleasant surprise Vi a m e d i a re l e a s e, Yellowhead Board chair Brian McCannell said, “I will say the cheque we received last Monday night was a pleasant surprise!

The Yellowhead Community Rec Centre is appreciative of the financial commitment the Neepawa Junior “A” team has shown by committing to pay for their ice rental up front.

The early arrival of these funds will help with cash flow as we work towards the start of a new season.

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munity minded people will consider matching the donated dollars in an effort to get the team on a firmer financial footing after a few years of losses on operations.

Since the team’s inception in 1989, the Neepawa’s Junior “A” Hockey Club has paid over $550,000 in ice rental and the team’s games have brought in over $450,000 to the Yellow-

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The Yellowhead Centre is community owned, unlike arenas in many communities that are owned by the respective towns or municipalities.

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Sponsorship agreement worth $100,000 towards 40 acre bike trail project of federal and provincial grants.

Neepawa’s newest major attraction has received a major financial sponsorship. On Monday, Aug. 10, the Neepawa & Area MultiUse Trail Park received a donation of $100,000 from HyLife Food LP. As part of the sponsorship agreement, the money will go towards assisting in the completion of the new 40-acre bike park, currently being built on land northeast of the Riverside Cemetery. The exact details on naming rights and other potential signage information was not revealed durring the presentation.

Once completed, the park will feature multiple bike tracks of varying difficulties, from children up to expert level. It will also include a walking path connected to the TransCanada Trail, a shelter and picnic area. When the Trail Park was first announced in mid-2019, it had an estimated cost of around $200,000, with $110,000 expected to be covered through a combination

An exciting project for Neepawa During the cheque presentation, HyLife President and CEO Grant Lazaruk noted to the Banner & Press that the company was proud to be involved in a project that everyone will be able to enjoy.

“This is an exciting project for the community and we’re a large part of the community. We employ, roughly 1,500 people in town and with that, obviously, there is a presence here with families. So this is a project that touches families and touches our employees,” said Lazaruk.

“But, also from a community standpoint, we want to be here to support the community and we thought this would be a great application.”

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In all three Neepawa schools, students were split alphabetically for their first days, with A to L surnames starting on Sept. 8 and M to Z starting the following day, to allow for easier physical distancing while the students and staff were still figuring out all the logistics. On Thursday, Sept.

10, all Neepawa students began attending daily.

Other precautions have been implemented both in Neepawa and across the province to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. All students must wear masks on the bus and whenever two metre separation from others isn’t possible.

Staggered dismissal and break times, as well as use of different entrances for different grades have been put in place. Classes are also separated into cohorts, with a minimum separation between cohorts of four metres at all times.

Teachers and staff will be reminding students of all the health and safety precautions throughout their time in school.

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Non-essential travel is also being discouraged.

“We are truly at a crossroads in our fight against this pandemic,” Roussin said. “We need to turn these [COVID-19] numbers around and we need to turn them around now.”

The widespread closures may be in effect for up to four weeks, or two incubation periods of the virus, Roussin said.

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it was sent to Toronto and then out of Canada immediately.

We have also engaged our own legal counsel to obtain the following information: 1. Why did Stride Credit Union not notify the Municipality of that many repetitive, out of the ordinary transactions that were occurring on the account, using a method that nobody at the Municipality has the authority to do?

2. Why is our insurance claim being denied, even though AMM claims we had extensive coverage for cyber fraud?

3. Work with Stride Credit Union to obtain its computer logs during that period of time for review by our security expert.

Your local government has been carefully working with experts that will lead us to a recovery of taxpayer’s money. AMM has offered the municipality assistance with legal fees through the utilization of their legal fund. We are confident that their involvement will greatly assist in our cause.

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Minnedosa: Environment Canada noted that the intial storm system that passed through the region on Sunday, June 28, dropped as much as 150 mm of rain in some areas near Minnedosa.

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

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

Provincial officials were meeting with the town Monday afternoon.

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

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

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

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

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The council and staff of the Municipality of Westlake-Gladstone would like to inform you that the Municipality of WestlakeGladstone was the target of a malicious cyber security breach, in which a significant amount of money was electronically stolen from the Municipality’s operating bank account.

During the period of late December 2019 through the Christmas Holiday seasons, electronic withdrawals in the amount of approximately $9,950 were made from our account at Stride Credit Union. The Municipality of WestlakeGladstone does not utilize online banking for the transfer or withdrawal of funds at any time. The total loss over this period was approximately $447,000.

The discovery of the missing funds was acted upon immediately by the CAO, who contacted Stride Credit Union, the RCMP and council to report the theft. The municipality has a secure server and

The cost of ice rental for Neepawa’s Junior “A” Hockey Club 2020-21 MJHL season at the Yellowhead Centre has been covered by an anonymous donation given to the team by a family of long time supporters of the organization.

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ful for this support. It comes in a very timely fashion for the club and for the Yellowhead Centre as well with all we have been through in the past few months.” Pearson stated.

The team’s board president Ken Waddell added, “We are very grateful for this donation. It couldn’t have come at a better time.

I have certainly expressed the team’s gratitude to the family”

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

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are long time team fans, are donating $40,000 to pay for the club’s ice fees at the Yellowhead Arena.

The donation was made with the request to remain anonymous.

Sept 4: Marie Angers, who has served as the organist for St. James Anglican Church in Neepawa for over 40 years (1971-1975, 1980-2020), recently decided to step down from the position.

Sept. 11: A well-known historic site in Neepawa is for sale. After combining the congregations of the St. James’ Anglican and Neepawa United Churches, it was decided to sell the St. James’ church building and rectory.

Sept. 18: A local artist has entered (And would later place second overall) into the Manitoba Rural Northern Juried Art Show. Brad Mummery’s submission was of a firefighter responding to a barn fire near Clanwilliam.

Sept. 2020: Riders were out in full-force in September trying out the many challenging bike paths at the new trail park in Neepawa.

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July 2020: While photographing a canola field one morning, this fawn (left) surprised our photographer by running down the road in the RM of Glenella-Lansdowne.

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_ rden Hall, cap. 255. Park, A camping and sports facilities, rink, curling ice, kitchen and lounge. Call 204-368-2202 _____________________ KINSMEN KOURT 2 assisted living for seniors is now accepting applications for residency. Pick up an apllication at Stride Credit Union Neepawa, to be mailed back to Box 1842 Neepawa or the applications can be found on the website www. kinsmenkourts2.ca or email kinsmenkourts2@yahoo. com For further information call 431-351-0611

Neepawa Banner & 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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Rotary Thank you...

The Rotary Club of Neepawa thanks all businesses and individual donors who contributed cash or items for our Rotary Online Auction.

Thanks, as well, to all volunteers who helped make the Online Auction a success.

Thank you to all those people who placed bids and purchased auction items.

$24,000 raised!

Funds towards Neepawa & Area Schools for Remote Learning Technologies Assistance along with other Community and International Projects

Obituary JONES Joseph "Reginald" Jones. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Reg was born March 14, 1922 and passed away December 17, 2020.

He is survived by his wife Grace, of 63 years, his son Bruce (Trudy), grandchildren Ian (Cheryl), Shelby (Justin), Rebekah (Steve), son Ron (Jacquie), grandchildren Danielle (Bryan), Reese and Jesse, daughter Susan (Bruce), grandchildren Isaac and Lisa, daughter Kathleen (Gene) as well as seven great grandchildren. Reg is also survived by his sister Thelma Grasby and sistersin-law Peggy Jones and Gladys Welbourne. Reg was predeceased by his sisters Audrey Nassachuk, Gwen Briggs and Edna Hammond, brothers Lewis and Frank.

Reg was the third child and eldest son of the late Joseph and Gwendolyn Jones. He received his schooling at Brookdale and farmed in the area until moving to Brandon on May 9, 1997. At one time, Reg was a school trustee, was on the Board of Stewards for the Brookdale United Church and on the local board of the Pool elevator. Reg and Grace spent 25 winters in Mesa, Arizona from 1987 to 2013 and formed many friends and acquaintances.

The last few months of his life were spent at Rideau Park Personal Care Home. The family would like to thank the numerous staff members for their compassionate care and support. Due to COVID-19 restrictions a small family service will be held. The family invites you to view the Celebration of Reg's Life remotely on Saturday, January 2, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. - a link will appear approximately 5 minutes prior to the service on Reg's memorial page at www.memorieschapel.com. Donations in memory of Reg may be made to a charity of choice. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com.

Arrangements with Memories Chapel, Brandon, 204-727-0330.

Help Wanted Jarvis Trucking Ltd, Gladstone, MB.

To all essential workers: The Municipality of North Cypress-Langford would like to express our sincere thanks for all your hard work this past year. The Covid-19 pandemic has affected each and every one of us in our community. You have all taken on new challenges and have met each one with untold grace under pressure.

We want to offer our heartfelt and sincere thanks in adapting to this ever-changing situation to keep our citizens safe and informed.

On behalf of the Municipality North Cypress-Langford Council and staff, we want to wish everyone a happy holiday season. May you be safe, healthy and prosperous in the New Year.

Robert Adriaansen Reeve, Municipality of North Cypress-Langford

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The contractor will be required to replace old nesting material with wood shavings for nest boxes and slough hay for nest baskets, as well as collect GPS points of each structure. Nest structure materials and GPS will be supplied.

Approximate starting date is February 1, 2021 and completion date is March 31, 2021.

Tender packages can be requested by e-mail at: d_gregor@ducks.ca.

Tender closes at 4:30 pm January 22, 2021. All bids to be submitted via e-mail or mail with subject line “TENDER”.

Lowest or any bid not necessarily accepted. For further information, please contact: Ducks Unlimited Canada 545 Conservation Drive Brandon MB R7A 7L8 Dustin Gregor: 204 573 2467

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We believe that our success is founded on the strength of our team.

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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.

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A tradition two decades strong has continued on this year, as about a group of covered wagons and outriders recently did an 80 mile trek through the countr yside near Carberry.

The annual wagon train usually makes its f inal stop in Austin for the Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion & Stampede. The cancellation of that event this year, however, due to COVID-19, put a temporary end to the group’s planned pilgrimage.

Despite the setback this year, organizers decided to still go forward with the ride, instead, doing a six days and five nights journey. It started from the Carberry Fairgrounds and travelled through back roads and pastures in North Cypress-Langford and North Norfolk.

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Several new sections of sidewalk will soon be in place across Neepawa.

Town Council recently put out a request for submissions from contractors on the work. Four companies, two local and two based out of Brandon submitted a bid on the job. JC Lavich Construction of Brookdale had the winning bid and will do the work at a cost of $35,107.50 plus tax.

The new sidewalk construction will include the renewal and/or installation of sidewalks along Mill Street from Third to Fourth and Fourth to Fifth and along the east side of the town’s new fire hall. The schedule for the work to begin was not discussed during the council meeting.

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A group of covered wagons and outriders recently made an 80 mile trek through the countryside near Carberry, as part of the annual wagon train through Westman.

Skid steer purchased The town has acquired a new skid steer from genAG/Kubota dealership, based out of Portage la Prairie, for $57,737.07.

In total, three equipment companies submitted bids to the town on this purchase. Kubota was selected due to a combination of factors, the primary one being in its set up of the cab door. The model chosen has a quick exit sliding door, which allows for unobstructed access for the operator, no matter what attachment is connected to the vehicle.

Misc •The Neepawa Public Library has been scheduled to reopen to the public, with some restrictions on June 15.

•Upgrades to the heating system of the Neepawa courthouse are being looked into.

•Add it ion a l h a nd ic ap vehicle spaces will soon be placed in Neepawa’s downtown parking district.

•New Christmas lights have been purchased by the town from CLG Displays of Edmonton. The 15 new holiday lighting displays will be rotated into use and had a purchase price of $12,065.

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When Manitobans perhaps need them the most, truckers continue to ‘fuel’ Manitoba. Whether it’s the transportaion of food, gravel, dirt, or literal fuel, the trucking industry has kept on the move despite COVID-19. Manitoba moves by truck, making the industry an essential staple to the livelihood of all Manitobans.

Neepawa’s newest attraction is ready to roll The purpose of National Trucking Week is to celebrate and recognize the important contributions made by the 400,000 Canadians who keep the country’s freight moving.

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This curious fox pup was spotted poking its head out of its den near Arden this spring.

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

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

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

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A challenge to the community The donor family is also hoping that other com-

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Since the team’s inception in 1989, the Neepawa’s Junior “A” Hockey Club has paid over $550,000 in ice rental and the team’s games have brought in over $450,000 to the Yellow-

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server and networks in our office are secure.

The Municipality has been trying to work with Stride Credit Union to assist them in determining how the money was accessed, but so far, co-operation has been very limited.

Stride Credit Union has been working with their legal team in Saskatoon to address our concerns

server and networks in our office are secure.

The Municipality has been trying to work with Stride Credit Union to assist them in determining how the money was accessed, but so far, co-operation has been very limited.

Stride Credit Union has been working with their legal team in Saskatoon to address our concerns

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for fund security and our request for the replacement of funds.

We have made a claim through our insurance company to cover this loss.

However, to date, they have denied the claim even though the Association of Manitoba Municipalities have worked with the insurance provider (Western Financial) to ensure that all

municipalities in Manitoba have extensive coverage for cyber fraud.

We have hired a national computer security expert to review both the computer logs of the Municipality and Stride Credit Union to determine how the bank account was accessed, and to follow the trail to determine where the money was sent.

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it was sent to Toronto and then out of Canada immediately.

We have also engaged our own legal counsel to obtain the following information: 1. Why did Stride Credit Union not notify the Municipality of that many repetitive, out of the ordinary transactions that were occurring on the account, using a method that nobody at the Municipality has the authority to do?

2. Why is our insurance claim being denied, even though AMM claims we had extensive coverage for cyber fraud?

3. Work with Stride Credit Union to obtain its computer logs during that period of time for review by our security expert.

Your local government has been carefully working with experts that will lead us to a recovery of taxpayer’s money. AMM has offered the municipality assistance with legal fees through the utilization of their legal fund. We are confident that their involvement will greatly assist in our cause.

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We have made a claim through our insurance company to cover this loss.

However, to date, they have denied the claim even though the Association of Manitoba Municipalities have worked with the insurance provider (Western Financial) to ensure that all

municipalities in Manitoba have extensive coverage for cyber fraud.

We have hired a national computer security expert to review both the computer logs of the Municipality and Stride Credit Union to determine how the bank account was accessed, and to follow the trail to determine where the money was sent.

Initial investigations show

it was sent to Toronto and then out of Canada immediately.

We have also engaged our own legal counsel to obtain the following information: 1. Why did Stride Credit Union not notify the Municipality of that many repetitive, out of the ordinary transactions that were occurring on the account, using a method that nobody at the Municipality has the authority to do?

2. Why is our insurance claim being denied, even though AMM claims we had extensive coverage for cyber fraud?

3. Work with Stride Credit Union to obtain its computer logs during that period of time for review by our security expert.

Your local government has been carefully working with experts that will lead us to a recovery of taxpayer’s money. AMM has offered the municipality assistance with legal fees through the utilization of their legal fund. We are confident that their involvement will greatly assist in our cause.

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E f fect ively i m med iately, Manitoba is shutting down. On Tuesday, Nov. 10, premier Brian Pallister and Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba’s chief provincial public health officer, announced that as of 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, the province will move to the Critical level (red) on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.

These tougher new restrictions are in response to the ongoing increase in daily COVID-19 cases in the province.

“We are at a critical point in our fight against COVID-19, and we must do everything we can to protect our most vulnerable Manitobans and ensure our health-care system is there for Manitobans, when they need it,” said Pallister. “This is a team effort, and we all have a role to play in protecting ourselves, our loved ones and our community. By taking these measures seriously, we are going to save lives.”

Non- es sent ia l ret a i l stores, gyms, movie theatres, salons and churches will close. All recreational

facilities and sports activities will be shut down, sa id Dr. Roussin, but schools and child-care centres will remain open.

Non-essential travel is also being discouraged.

“We are truly at a crossroads in our fight against this pandemic,” Roussin said. “We need to turn these [COVID-19] numbers around and we need to turn them around now.”

The widespread closures may be in effect for up to four weeks, or two incubation periods of the virus, Roussin said.

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E f fect ively i m med iately, Manitoba is shutting down. On Tuesday, Nov. 10, premier Brian Pallister and Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba’s chief provincial public health officer, announced that as of 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, the province will move to the Critical level (red) on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.

These tougher new restrictions are in response to the ongoing increase in daily COVID-19 cases in the province.

“We are at a critical point in our fight against COVID-19, and we must do everything we can to protect our most vulnerable Manitobans and ensure our health-care system is there for Manitobans, when they need it,” said Pallister. “This is a team effort, and we all have a role to play in protecting ourselves, our loved ones and our community. By taking these measures seriously, we are going to save lives.”

Non- essent ia l ret a i l stores, gyms, movie theatres, salons and churches will close. All recreational

facilities and sports activities will be shut down, sa id Dr. Roussin, but schools and child-care centres will remain open.

Non-essential travel is also being discouraged.

“We are truly at a crossroads in our fight against this pandemic,” Roussin said. “We need to turn these [COVID-19] numbers around and we need to turn them around now.”

The widespread closures may be in effect for up to four weeks, or two incubation periods of the virus, Roussin said.

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The council and staff of the Municipality of Westlake-Gladstone would like to inform you that the Municipality of WestlakeGladstone was the target of a malicious cyber security breach, in which a significant amount of money was electronically stolen from the Municipality’s operating bank account.

During the period of late December 2019 through the Christmas Holiday seasons, electronic withdrawals in the amount of approximately $9,950 were made from our account at Stride Credit Union. The Municipality of WestlakeGladstone does not utilize online banking for the transfer or withdrawal of funds at any time. The total loss over this period was approximately $447,000.

The discovery of the missing funds was acted upon immediately by the CAO, who contacted Stride Credit Union, the RCMP and council to report the theft. The municipality has a secure server and

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The council and staff of the Municipality of Westlake-Gladstone would like to inform you that the Municipality of WestlakeGladstone was the target of a malicious cyber security breach, in which a significant amount of money was electronically stolen from the Municipality’s operating bank account.

During the period of late December 2019 through the Christmas Holiday seasons, electronic withdrawals in the amount of approximately $9,950 were made from our account at Stride Credit Union. The Municipality of WestlakeGladstone does not utilize online banking for the transfer or withdrawal of funds at any time. The total loss over this period was approximately $447,000.

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ful for this support. It comes in a very timely fashion for the club and for the Yellowhead Centre as well with all we have been through in the past few months.” Pearson stated.

The team’s board president Ken Waddell added, “We are very grateful for this donation. It couldn’t have come at a better time.

I have certainly expressed the team’s gratitude to the family” A pleasant surprise Vi a m e d i a re l e a s e, Yellowhead Board chair Brian McCannell said, “I will say the cheque we received last Monday night was a pleasant surprise!

The Yellowhead Community Rec Centre is appreciative of the financial commitment the Neepawa Junior “A” team has shown by committing to pay for their ice rental up front.

The early arrival of these funds will help with cash flow as we work towards the start of a new season.

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Neepawa’s Junior “A” Hockey Club has received a big pre-season boost.

The organization announced, via media release on Wednesday, Aug. 19, that the team has received a major donation from a family whose members are long time team fans.

The support is for just over $40,000, with the family requesting that the money be used to finish paying for last year’s ice bill at Neepawa’s Yellowhead Centre arena and to pre-pay the ice bill for the 2020-21 MJHL season. The family has also asked that they remain anonymous. This cheque was delivered to the Yellowhead Centre board at their most recent monthly meeting last Monday.

Neepawa head coach and general manager, Ken Pearson, who also sits on the Yellowhead Centre board expressed gratitude for this generous and unexpected patronage.

“The team is very thank-

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