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The sun dogs were out in full force in the morning on Tuesday, Jan. 18. This phenomenon is usually seen on a chilly day, as the lights on either side of the sun are caused by refraction of sunlight on ice crystals in the air.

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COVID-19 updates COVID -19 fines (Jan. 10 to Jan. 17): The latest enforcement

efforts related to the province’s COVID-19 restrictions have been released. From Jan. 11 to 17, a total of 183 warnings and 77 tickets were issued (249 warnings and 48 tickets last week).

This week’s numbers include: 66 $1,296 tickets to individuals for various offences; Nine tickets to individuals for failure to wear a mask in indoor public places, and one $5,000 ticket to a business.

Officials advise that 45 of the 66 individual tickets issued last week were related to gatherings in private residences or outdoors. Of those 45, nine tickets were issued in relation to a protest rally at Bell MTS Place before the Jan. 14 Winnipeg Jets game. Tickets were also issued for a rally in Steinbach on Saturday and the investigation is ongoing.

Active COVID-19 case counts: Over the

course of a recent seven day period from Wednesday, Jan.13 to Tuesday, Jan. 13, there were 80 new COVID-19 cases reported within the Prairie Mountain Health region. That’s a notable drop from the 154 cases reported last week.

The total current cases in Prairie Mountain since March are 1,821 (1,584 recovered and 193 currently active).

There have been 44 deaths in the region.

Brandon has the most active cases in the region with 59, while Whitemud, which encompasses Neepawa and surrounding communities, has one active count, three fewer than were reported for the region last week.

Provincially, the North Region currently has the most active COVID-19 cases with 1,459, while Winnipeg current cases are 906.

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Manitoba government to loosen COVID-19 restrictions

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On Tuesday, Jan. 19, the province announced tentative plans to ease some of the Code Red restrictions.

The release stated that the government received input from tens of thousands of Manitobans through the EngageMB survey, asking what services were most important to individuals.

“Manitobans deserve to be proud– it is because of their willingness and dedication to follow the public health orders to protect their loved ones and their community that we have been able to bend our COVID curve down, and keep it down,” said Pallister. “While there is much reason for optimism with that progress, we must not let our guard down, which is why we are taking a cautious approach to safely restoring our services and activities in Manitoba.”

The small changes pro-

posed by the government are as follows: • Household limits: Current orders restrict visitors to private residences with specif ic exceptions that enable trades and support people, as well as limited visitors for people who live alone. The orders could be expanded to increase personal connections and the well-being of Manitobans by allowing: - two additional people (family or friends) to visit a household [It was elaborated in the question period of Tuesday’s announcement that two additional people means two visitors at a time, they do not have to be designated as the same two every time.]; - outdoor visits of up to five people, plus members of a household, on outdoor private property; - funerals to have up to 10 people, in addition to the officiant.

• Retail operations: Current orders allow retail

establishments to open for in-person sales, provided they only sell essential or seasonal products and maintain reduced occupancy of 25 per cent with a maximum of 250 people. The orders could be expanded to allow: - all stores to open for the sale of all products and current requirements to maintain physical distancing and occupancy limits would remain in place and be enforced; - the elimination of the essential items list.

• Health services and ha i r sa lons/ ba rbershops: Non-reg ulated health services, hair salons and barbershops are currently closed. The orders could be expanded to allow: - non-regulated health services, such as podiatrists and reflexologists, to reopen

with adequate physical distancing and requirements to collect information for contact tracing purposes; and - barber shops and hair stylists to reopen at 25 per cent capacity, with adequate physical distancing and requirements to collect information for contact tracing purposes.

Roussin noted during the announcement that because of high case counts in northern and First Nations communities, the easing of restrictions would likely exclude the Northern Health Region at this time.

Many of the proposed changes coincide with what Manitobans who took the latest EngageMB survey indicated as important to them.

According to the survey, over 70 per cent of Mani-

tobans listed the ability to shop without limitations and the ability to see a hairstylist or health professional as somewhat or very important. Seventy-seven per cent of surveyed listed the ability to gather with people outside their household as somewhat or very important. The ability to have more people attend a funeral was important to 65 per cent of those surveyed.

Restriction changes were not confirmed before the Banner & Press publication deadline, as the province was looking for feedback on the proposed changes through an updated survey on EngageMB before announcing anything for sure. Updated information on what was officially changed will be publicshed on our website, mywestman.ca.

COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ’s

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The COVID-19 vaccine is an mRNA vaccine that works by providing our cells with instructions so that our immune system can recognize a protein that is found on the COVID-19 virus. Our immune system is then able to recognize the virus and proceeds to create antibodies and “memory cells” to provide us protection.

Are mRNA vaccines safe?

The mRNA COVID-19 vaccines have been carefully tested for safety and effectiveness to the same standards as all other vaccines that have been approved for use in Canada.

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Can I get COVID-19 from the COVID-19 vaccines?

No, the vaccines do not have any virus or infectious materials in them.

How well does the vaccine work?

Based on clinical trials, the Pfizer vaccine was shown to be 95% effective and the Moderna 94.1%.

Why is it important to get vaccinated?

While some may only have a mild illness, others get a severe illness, have long-term health effects, or even die. There is no way to know how COVID-19 will affect you, even if you don’t have an increased risk of developing severe complications.

How much will it cost to get vaccinated?

COVID-19 vaccines will be free to every Canadian who wants one. Every Manitoban over the age of 16 will be eligible based on a priority list set by the vaccine task force. To see who is currently eligible, visit: https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/vaccine/ eligibility-criteria.html For more information: www.Canada.ca www.cdc.gov

If I have already had COVID and recovered, do I still need to get the vaccine?

You should get the vaccine regardless of whether you have had the infection or not. Current evidence does not give an exact duration of immunity from previous infection.

After getting a COVID-19 vaccine, will I test positive for a COVID-19 test?

No. Do I still need to wear a mask and social distance if I have received two doses of the vaccine?

Yes, until we are all protected.

What are the side effects of the vaccine?

As with all vaccines, it is common to get pain, swelling and redness in the arm that received the shot. As well as chills, tiredness, headache and flu-like symptoms, as your body is developing its immune response. These side effects usually start within a day or two of getting the vaccine and should go away in a few days.

How many doses & how long between doses?

Pfizer vaccine: 2 shots, 21 days apart Moderna vaccine: 2 shots, 28 days apart Who should not get vaccinated?

Anyone who has had a severe allergic reaction to any ingredient in the vaccine or has several allergies.

Presently, there is no data on those younger than 16 years old, pregnant and breastfeeding women, or immunocompromised individuals.

Once I am immunized, how long will I be protected from the virus?

For the COVID-19 vaccine, scientists are still learning how long these memory cells will last in our bodies to protect against the virus once vaccinated.

JANUARY 22, 2021

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History with the Beautiful Plains Museum – Hockey Pictured is the Ranger hockey team of 1953. See any familiar faces? From left to right are: Dale Giles, Mel McGregor, Tom Evans, Harvey Jury, Ron Docking, Francis Middleton, Merv Pilkey and Mel Wolko.

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Homebodies

By Chad Carpenter

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What do you want to be when you grow up?

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or a number of reasons, I held off writing this column until Wednesday morning, which is really pushing the patience of our staff. The paper gets sent to print on Wednesday and we can’t be late.

Printing presses are like trains, they are supposed to run on schedule.

I was hoping that we would have heard some better C-19 restrictions news two weeks ago and certainly by yesterday (Tuesday). The little that came out yesterday was, well, little. By the time you read this, we may know if barbers, hair dressers and some other small businesses can open up.

For the most part, the government has done a good job of handling C-19, albeit some of the actions have been missing and some have been misguided. I guess that’s part of the learning curve.

If we are faced with another pandemic, and we likely will be, we should learn from this recent experience and past experiences. Certainly, we should be willing to move mountains to take better care of care home residents. At some point, the care home residents who died should likely have been hospitalized. I would like to know how many care home residents died in their rooms without the benefit of hospital care.

That, of course, raises the question of hospital and intensive care capacity (ICU). Perhaps we need to be able to be prepared to quickly ramp up ICU and isolation capacity. There is a lesson to be learned from the tuberculosis pandemic, which went on for decades. Sanitariums were set up and they were, for their day, a case study in isolation and personal care. The sanitariums were all shuttered and so was the mental hospital in Brandon. Probably other facilities could have been kept in emergency neepawa

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Right in the Centre Ken Waddell reserve. Perhaps we should be carefully mothballing facilities so we can have ICU and isolation facilities.

Several hospitals set up whole floors for C-19, such as St. Boniface and Brandon. I know from personal experience, because I spent four days in each hospital and there were C-19 floors in both places. Would it not be a good idea to have a dedicated pandemic facility in place? It is certainly feasible, but whether it’s affordable is another question. It’s worth a look, as the hundreds of millions of dollars that have been thrown at this pandemic has shown there’s no shortage of money if the need is great enough.

It would seem that an isolation ICU would make sense.

As far as business closures are concerned, the often quoted irony of being able to buy pot but not get a hair cut or being able to have 250 people in Costco or Walmart but nobody in the dress shop has been a logistical and political disaster. The whole question of essential retail and non-essential retail has been a nightmare to defend and enforce. Quite simply, it shouldn’t have happened.

And as to Walmart and Costco, had they been shut down, they would have hired the best lawyers and taken the government to court. The local barber can’t afford to do that.

People, and rightly so, compare the C-19 lockdowns, the stay-at-

home rules and gathering limits to the WWII bombing of London. Our sacrifice is small compared to that situation.

I say, wear a mask when you go into a public place, wash your hands (Grandma told you that), use hand sanitizer, get lots of rest. That’s all good stuff. I think a lot of the spike in C-19 through November and December in Manitoba came from people not wearing masks when they went into groups of people.

We will be sorting through this process for years. One problem is the collateral damage will be very hard to measure. I am convinced that two people I know from a care home died of confusion and loneliness when their family or close friends couldn’t come and see them any more. Also remember that we have about 132 care homes in Manitoba and 80 or more did not get C-19. Some got it and recovery was full.

I sympathize with the government, but I do know this for sure. Governments, and Manitoba is really bad for this, don’t listen to their MLAs. That’s just plain wrong. The MLAs take all the crap, but it’s pretty hard to shoulder that responsibility when the premier and the officials aren’t listening. Quite frankly, I am not sure they are listening all that much to local care home staff either.

The message is simple, listen more.

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ow many times have we been asked that question– and not only back when we were children?

And how many times have we asked that question? Truthfully, I don’t like being asked that, nor asking.

There was a time when there were not that many career possibilities for young women, especially rural ones. We could be a teacher, a nurse, a secretary or marry. Usually a classmate or neighbour. It was back in the early ‘60s when my formal schooling ended and I have not kept in touch with all that many of my classmates. Many went into education– both men and women, and several women entered the field of nursing.

One, I discovered, became an airline stewardess, and one male classmate went on to become an air space controller. What fostered those dreams for my very rural classmates? Where did that idea find strength and courage to grow?

I am thankful that today there is many fewer limits on the career choices for all people. With all the choices available, another challenge appears. What do I want to be when I grow up? I can be anything– that is what we tell children– and how do I know if I will like that field when I have completed an arduous and expensive, journey? From too few options to too many in 60 years!

When folks are kind enough to inquire where I grew up, I am careful to state that my early years were in the Carman area, a small hamlet known to few as Graysville. I do not to assume that I have grown up! Grown old, yes, but grown up assumes wisdom, maturity and solidness. The other day, as the soup in my bowl dipped below the easy spooning line, I lifted the bowl and drank deeply. My partner raised his eyebrows. I simply said, that to remain young at heart and joyous, we should take moments to be childlike. The reply– it seems to be working. Yes! I want to continue to embrace each day, to savour the moment, to breath and be.

What do you want to be when you grow up? One of my granddaughters printed her answer: “‘Why I want to be a babysitter’ This is why! I will tell you. I am just writing down to my self why I want to be a babysitter. A lot of people say– o those people just want money. Hey– that’s 1 reason but not all. number 2.

So I can teach kids things like read, learn colors, numbers. I know that’s what teachers do but i was thinking that we teach people thing every day so why cant I just teach more so there more intelligent. number 3 so that the parents can get away/go hang like we know its not easy. number 4 so that I can have fun to. That’s why I want to Be A Babysiter.’”

Now the spelling and punctuation isn’t all there, but the passion is! Whatever we find to do, may we do it with that same passion. Contented, joyful and useful– that’s what I want to be when I grow up.

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JANUARY 22, 2021

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arring unforeseen complications (and in the wonderful world of United States politics, one never knows when they might occur), by the time you read this column, Joe Biden will have taken the Oath of Office as the 46th President of the United States.

Biden’s election victory will be hailed by many as ushering in a new era for Americans. Others will argue that Americans have taken another step along the path to economic, social and political destruction. One thing is sure— Americans are just as divided along partisan political and religious lines as they have ever been; in some cases more so. And the next four years are likely to be just as turbulent as the last four have been.

There will, of course, be a time of transition. Donald Trump’s cabinet secretaries and their assistants will be looking for work. Biden will appoint his people to these posts and once all the key appointments have been confirmed by the Senate, he will confidently announce

wide and narrow roads.

The narrow road might have many obstacles, but when we come to the end and go through the gate, we enter a place called Heaven. In Heaven, there will not be any pain, sorrow or shedding of tears.

There is still room. Jesus told us in John 14:1 “My Father’s House has many rooms.”

Neil Strohschein that better days are ahead because America is under new management.

But will anything really change? It’s too soon to tell. Campaign promises are easy to make, but can often be difficult, if not impossible, to keep. Biden and the United States Congress have their work cut out for them. We pray for them and wish them well.

We do the same for our leaders in this country and province. The last few months have not been easy for our Prime Minister or Premier. If you don’t believe that, just compare how they look today with how they looked when they first ran for office. That level of stress takes its toll on everyone— but especially on the front line workers who deliver essential government services in the face

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water, but then realized it was all shining ice and for some, it took a long time to get home. Others ended up in a ditch, not able to stay on the road.

It made me think of the road that we are traveling on in life. There is a wide road, which looks very attractive, but it is a dead end. In Matthew 7:13 and 14, Jesus tells us about the

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Observation he middle of January has passed. We are experiencing a bit more daylight and maybe some of you have already been looking through the seed catalogue to plan

of difficulties caused by a pandemic. It’s hard enough to adapt to the new policies that are implemented when a different political party is voted into power. It’s even harder to adapt when the rules one must follow seem to be changing from day to day— which has been the case in the last little while.

What’s even harder, in my view at least, is the challenges imposed on those who own and work for small businesses in our communities. Owners and employees each face unique sets of problems. Changes to payroll deduction rates often leave workers with less take home pay and, thanks to payroll taxes levied on employers, they have less disposable cash with which to increase wages for their workers. Just keeping up with those changes can be a

manager’s and accountant’s nightmare.

But then, as we have seen in our communities over the past few years, there are the adjustments people must make when a business changes hands. Customers wonder what will be different now that the business is under new management.

So do those who work for the business. Their biggest worry is job security— when the new owners take over, will I have a job or not?

What hours will I work?

How much will I be paid?

T hese concer ns are doubly intense during a pandemic, as we know only too well. A move from “Yellow” to “Orange;” or from “Orange” to “Red” on the Pandemic Response protocol can have devastating effects on local businesses, their employees and local economies. And there isn’t all that much that any of us can do to erase the long term impact that these measures will have on all of us.

One thing will save us.

We need a faith for times like these. More on that next week.

your spring garden.

However, when I looked at some of the pictures from last week, I saw that the streets in the Valley were worse than a skating rink.

At first, I thought it was

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My experience with the Department of Agriculture I am an “urban redneck” born and was raised on a small family farm just outside of Beausejour, MB. I worked for the Department of Agriculture for two summers during university as part of a research project.

The only qualification I had was that I could start and drive any tractor and knew the difference between oats, wild oats and wheat.

This was the summer of 1986 and my mom (who worked part time for the local Agriculture department) called me and asked if I was interested in working for the research project, as the last two university students (both studying Agriculture) that were hired quit– they had better offers working in the city. The interview was simple and straightforward– do you know how to drive a tractor? Do you know what fertilizer is? I was handed a picture and asked what weed that was. In spite of the fact I was studying business in university, I got three correct answers and was hired. That was Friday and I started the Tuesday after the long weekend.

MB Agriculture at that time was very tied to the local demand and culture. I was a mere summer student, but was expected to answer any question that came my way.

Most of my answers were simply, “I’ll have to get back to you after I’ve talked to the Ag Rep”. The urbanization of the Department of Agriculture is devastating and deplorable.

Far too many people in the Department of Agriculture have no idea what the difference is between a bull and steer or wheat and oats. They are literally clueless– sadly, those we elect to be the overseers know less than bureaucrats.

Shawn Rattai, BA, CPA, CGA Winnipeg, MB

Ag in Manitoba taking a back seat

Thank you, Ken Waddell, for your article on the Manitoba Agriculture Department (see Jan. 15 paper).

Agriculture is gradually taking a back seat in Manitoba and it certainly does not deserve it. What is happening is organizations that have been put together in the various industries are expected now to educate their own producers.

You have made a great point in stating that we now rely on the Agronomy Industry to do a lot of the educational things that were previously done by our Ag Rep or Home Economist. Everyone in the Agronomy Industry has something to sell. This certainly will contribute to any educational program put forth by them to be focused in their own favour and not necessarily in favour of the farmer or rancher. In other words, what they are telling the farmers or ranchers might be full of truths, but might not necessarily be the best solution to the problems they are requesting help with.

Two per cent of the Manitoba budget being spent on Agriculture is absolutely ridiculous.

I remember a few years ago, as a resident of Saskatchewan, I admired Manitoba for the great expanse of options for people in this province to find out information on and to get involved with unique Agricultural ideas and projects that just were not available where we lived. Now, we often can’t even ask a question about 4-H without getting a run-a-round or without having to get in contact with someone that lives two to three hours away from where we live. The whole agricultural program is left to the Agronomy Industry.

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Hockey

One of Canada’s claims to fame is the sport of hockey and it is embedded in the country’s culture. Who doesn’t remember “Hockey Night in Canada,” on Saturday night? Other countries claim to have “inspired” the game, the Scots with shinty, the Irish with hurling and the English with field hockey. In the early 1800s Nova Scotia’s King College school adapted the game of field hurley and played it on the ice. The new game’s rules were developed in 1875 by a Canadian, James Creighton.

The first game played under these rules was between two teams of McGill University students. “Canadian rules” would eventually dominate the international world of ice hockey.

Believed to come to Manitoba in the 1880s, we know that in 1890-91, the Victoria and Winnipeg Hockey Clubs were formed in Winnipeg. The spectators relished the fast moving pace of the game and by 1898-99, there were over a hundred teams in Winnipeg. As the sport took off, Sir Lord Stanley, the Canadian governor-general of Canada introduced the Stanley Cup in 1893. This three-foot-high silver cup is perhaps the most famous sports trophy in the world. It was not awarded in 1919 because of the Spanish f lu and in 2005 because of the lock out by the owners!

By 1920, hockey in Canada had become the national game. Hockey was often played on the nearest frozen lake, river or prairie slough, sometimes with a puck from a frozen horse turd and played until your toes froze. In the cities, outdoor and indoor rinks were quickly built to accommodate the growing number of hockey players.

In 1920, the first world hockey championship were held during the Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium. From Winnipeg’s west end came a group of young men, entirely made up from Icelandic descent and whose team members had been barred from playing on other teams because of their ethnicity. The “Falcons”, so named after Iceland’s national bird, had the honour of representing Canada in the Olympic hockey competition. This group of “Canadian Vikings” outscored their opponents in three games, by a combined total score of 29–1. What a welcome home they received in Winnipeg, with a parade, a banquet and gifts of gold watches. Two years later, future Prime Minister of Canada, Lester B. Pearson played with Britain’s Oxford’s hockey team in the Olympics in 1922.

By this time, cities like Brandon and Portage la Prairie had teams in city leagues as well as senior, intermediate and junior clubs. Smaller towns such as Neepawa, Arden, Elkhorn, Virden, Holland and Dauphin, had formed clubs with one or more teams. In those days the rinks were packed with people cheering for their team. For out of town games, players and fans boarded special trains that carried them to the towns. In 1917, the National Hockey League (NHL) was founded in Montreal.

It was not long before cricket pads to protect their knees and shins were put into use. The face mask did not appear during a regulation game until 1959 and with great apprehension from the coach. Goaltender Jacques Plante, of the Montreal Canadiens, stopped the puck with his face. It required seven stitches and he had to go back out to play. He refused to play without his mask that he used during practise. By that time, he had received over 200 stitches, broken his jaw, shattered his cheek bones and his nose had been broken four times. It was slow start to accept the face mask, but in time, it would become part of a hockey player’s equipment.

There have been many NHL careers born in small towns. 203 NHL players came from Manitoba. Bobby Clarke, of Flin Flon, is known as the best hockey player to come from Manitoba. Clarke had 1,210 points in 1,144 NHL games and captained the Philadelphia Flyers to back-to-back Stanley Cups in 1974 and 1975. Neepawa produced five players for the NHL: Bill Mikkelson, Mark Kolesar, Shane Hnidy, Triston Grant and Shawn Byram.

I remember taking the kids to the rink to skate and the rink kitchen humming with activity. The rotating staff of volunteers cooking up rink burgers, dishing out chili or hamburger soup and serving chocolate puffed wheat cake. Yummy happiness!

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Economic outlook still positive for Neepawa EDO: 2020 was challenging, but not without bright spots

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press It’s fa ir to say t hat COVID-19 threw a figurative curveball into the economic development plans of many communities across Canada in 2020, and Neepawa was no exception.

Marilyn Crewe, the economic development officer for the Town of Neepawa, recently provided council with a year-end report.

After the presentation was concluded, she spoke with the Banner & Press to further elaborate on the year that was and the future outlook for the community.

A difficult 2020 Crewe noted that the last 12 months have been stressful for many local businesses, but that many have done what they can to adapt to the circumstances surrounding them.

“It was a bit stressful for business, certainly throughout 2020. The early predictions for up to 35 per cent closure rate for small businesses, because of the pandemic, could have put small communities like Neepawa in a serious predicament,” stated Crewe. “However, I would say that Neepawa businesses fared very well and were very resilient.

We can’t turn a blind eye to the stresses that they

have dealt with, especially over the course of this recent Code Red restriction period. It’s been a difficult time for them.

But, I believe that Neepawa businesses have been very diligent in finding ways to make themselves successful, in spite of the restrictions.”

2021’s economic outlook In terms of the overall business outlook for the Town in 2020, Crewe said that many commercial and industrial investment attractions were greatly impacted by COVID-19.

She was optimistic, however, that there could be a shift back to a more positive and progressive mindset later on in 2021.

“I would say, with the rolling out of the vaccines and what that brings to us as a society, then [there are] opportunities to emerge in the second half of 2021,” Crewe said.

Ot her notable comments from Crewe’s verbal presentation to council indicated that: •There has been a lot of interest in the housing development in Neepawa in the past year, with developers asking about the supply and demand issues in the community. Maximizing those opportunities will be a challenge until Neepawa has more assessable and

available housing options.

•Completion of the HyLife Back Forty was a positive for Neepawa in 2020 and has great potential as a tourism draw.

•The Storefront Improvement Incentive Program was extremely popular, w it h ma ny dow ntow n businesses participating.

Some projects went uncompleted, but have been shifted to 2021.

•What’s the Big Idea 2020 was cancelled, but plans are in development at this time for it to take place in Oct. 2021, with or without Minnedosa particiapation. Minnedosa may not be able to take part this year, due to the community not having an economic development officer at this point in time.

• More Neepawa Tourism signage for local attractions is currently being pursued. The hope is to have more signage up around the community in the spring.

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Edrans Church constructs new gymnasium

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

The construction of a new gymnasium in Edrans is nearing completion. The facility, which has been built adjacent to the Edrans Church, will have 4,500 square feet available for a variety of activities and an additional 600 sq ft for storage and a mechanical room.

The total est imated cost for the project is just under $375,000, with many church members either contributing f inancially towards the project or donating their skills in the construction process on a volunteer basis.

A multi-purpose option Nathan Cousley, a member of the Edrans Church, recently noted to the Banner & Press that the gym project has been quite a few years in the making.

“In late 2017, our church and school decided to tear down an old quonset used by the school for indoor sports. It was in such terrible shape that we knew it had to go. After demolition was complete, we were left with a relatively small concrete slab, and a question. Do we build on this, or do we start completely new, from the ground up? Over the winter, we decided, as a church, that we needed a new building,” stated Cousley.

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ahead. The hope was to have a facility that would primarily be used as a full sized gymnasium, but could also be multi-purpose. This space should be able to serve that purpose, as it can be used as a regulation size basketball court, with two full sized glass backboards, a volleyball court or three badminton courts.

Cousley also indicated that the congregation is optimistic that it may be able to expand upon the building in the future, eventually adding a kitchen, bathrooms and other spaces.

A gradual build Ground was broken on the gymnasium back in Oct. 2018, with work slowly, but consistently making progress through to 2020.

While many construction projects dealt with scheduling complications from COVID-19, Cousley noted that has not been extremely challenging as far as their actual site work

was concerned.

“The large size of the building allowed for the contractors to have ample space to work in, and our unrushed schedule allowed different companies to be

there by themselves, so as not to interfere with one another,” said Cousley.

“The true challenge of our situation was based on the fact that we as a school were more focused on main-

taining learning, which was altered into a correspondence style of learning from home. [As well], changing our church services to virtual, with podcasts and live streaming, something that had previously not been a priority.”

Once those required changes were looked after, the focus once again shifted into the project.

Cousley stated that when provincial restrictions are rescinded, the church will be able to use the large space for events, such as sports and in-person services, while abiding by capacity restrictions.

The long term hope of the Edrans Church is that this facility will be something that the whole community will be able to make use of.

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1961: Minnedosa curlers win Neepawa Ladies’ Bonspiel

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

110 years ago, Friday, January 20, 1911 Hay is being shipped from Ontario to Winnipeg.

Winnipeggers are asking for a continuous street car service.

One hundred and fifty deaths a day is the toll of the plague at Harbin.

W. T. Johnstone, of Wawanesa, Man., has succeeded in growing oranges.

One of the Maple Leaf Milling company’s elevators at Brandon was burned Wednesday night.

A col lector for t he government telephones made the rounds of Neepawa this week gathering rentals for six months in advance and contracts for a year. What was the town exchange in the fire hall is now operated by the government, the town getting a rental of $20 per month.

The 11-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Coak, of Birnie, fell a victim to the scarlet fever epidemic of that neighborhood and his remains will be interred in Neepawa cemetery today.

100 years ago, Friday, January 21, 1921 In his sermon last Sunday night a preacher in Hamilton, Ont., extolled that city as the best in North America.

90 years ago, Friday, January 23, 1931 Police authorities at The Pas have started a drive to kill all stray husky dogs in that town, following several recent attacks on children by hungry animals.

Communist riots have broken out in several U.S. cities in protest at the refusal of authorities to provide the unemployed with jobs ranging from $15 to $25 weekly.

A. A. Morrish left for Saskatoon on Wednesday mor n ing to attend a convention of the Master Photo Finishers of America, the only one of its kind to be held in Canada this year. At the same time, he will visit relatives there.

80 years ago, Friday, January 24, 1941 A report from Germany

states that Jews in Germany must pay 15 per cent additional income tax to compensate for their “social inferiority”. This tax went into effect Jan. 1.

In a report from San francisco two young United States navy seamen were convicted of malicious mischief Monday for cutting down a Nazi flag, which was flying at the German consulate there.

It is reported from Oslo that, because of sabotage in Nazi-held Nor way, German authorities have fined inhabitants of the Vestopland district 100,000 crowns, banned all public meetings for two months and instituted an 8:00 p.m. curfew.

Bethany and district– Pte. Leslie Chislette who has been visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Chislette returned to Debert, Nova Scotia last Saturday.

70 years ago, Thursday, January 25, 1951 Springhill– Mrs. Helen Minkus and daughter Margaret Rose returned from Toronto after spending two weeks with her brother, John.

Springhill– Misses Verla Simon and Irene Kasprick went to Winnipeg and secured employment at the Canadian Wheat Board.

60 years ago, Friday, January 20, 1961 A ban on left turns for traffic coming onto Mountain Avenue from Mill Street has been proposed, but will not be considered

by Town Council until a later date.

50 years ago, Thursday, January 21, 1971 On Jan. 16, residents of the Mekiwin and Keyes communities honored a highly respected pioneer couple– for on that day, Mr. and Mrs. John S.

Pottinger celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary.

40 years ago, Thursday, January 22, 1981 Beautiful Plains Museum Committee has all but “signed on the dotted line” to assume ownership of the CN station building in Neepawa, future site of the museum, said committee outgoing chairman Verla McLaren.

The museum, Town of Neepawa and CN official have not settled on indemnity clause dealing with public liability on CN property, she told the 21 people at the committee’s annual general meeting on Jan. 14.

Last fall, the committee purchased the CN station from the company for a token fee of $100 and took out an indefinite lease on the land, said McLaren. A fiver year notice is set out in the lease…

Accord i ng to tow n secretary-treasurer Dale Lyle, “CN doesn’t want to be liable for anyone on that property in connection with the museum,” He said CN is seeking liability for all its property near the station house.

30 years ago, Tuesday, January 22, 1991 Joan Burton, of Neepawa, gave birth to the area’s first new year baby last Wednesday. Joan and her husband, Warren, have yet to name the six pound, six ounce addition to the family.

The president of the Manitoba Cattle Producers A ssociat ion ca l ls t he province’s plan to end the Livestock Development P r o g r a m M a r c h 31 “unfortunate.”

So, the Goods and Services Tax is now law.

It’s been almost two years since the federal government unleashed its seriously flawed and unpopular sales tax reform package and it was only fitting, somehow, that the final act in this ugly

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The grand aggregate winners in the Neepawa Ladies’ Bonspiel in 1961 were Minnedosa curlers Mrs. Ray Hyndman (skip), Mrs. Gordon Ingaldson, Mrs. Colin McKinnon and Mrs. Alex Ferguson, whom are pictured holding their rose bowl trophies. Also pictured is trophy donor Clay Gault (far right). This Minnedosa rink also won the Murray Event trophy.

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20 years ago, Monday, January 22, 2001 Workers at Touchwood Park in Neepawa have voted

92 per cent in favor of strike action.

Canad ian Un ion of P ubl ic E mployees (CU PE) spokesper son Doug McLaughlin said the strike vote was taken after Touchwood refused to

include a wage schedule in its proposed contract.

McLaughlin said CUPE has been fighting for a wage schedule since it was first certified to represent 40 workers at Touchwood in 1997.

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Possible negative impact to ag sector Province announces shift to online service, MASC closures

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press An announcement impacting the ag industry came down on Jan. 6. Blaine Pederson, Manitoba’s Agriculture and Resource Development Minister, stated that new service delivery options are being made available for rural clients.

Specifically, it is planned that a variety of services will be provided online, by telephone or in-person at ag service centres throughout the province. The provincial government expects this change to offer producers a “convenient and clientfocussed means to access programs and services.”

Effective Apr. 1, this will be accomplished through the partnership of Manitoba Agriculture and Resources Development (MB ARD) and the Manitoba Agricultural Services Cor-

port this method,” poration (MASC).

Callum explained.

This partnership “That’s a piece of is meant to provide the puzzle that has a one-stop-shop for yet to be tackled.”

Manitoba farmCallum added, ers and businesses “I hope this method seeking ser vices becomes efficient, if from those organproducers are able izations. The anto get used to the nouncement also adjustment, and noted that nine MB that it can evolve ARD offices will to provide the same no longer be open level of service they to the public and are used to.”

21 MASC offices METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION It is reported that will be closing. This decision is one that The province’s focus on online service delivery could be concerning many jobs will be Carson Callum, for rural farmers. A stable phone and online connection has yet to be maintained. In a report published general manager established.

by Pembina Valley at Manitoba Beef Producers, says is unfortu- notified in advance or con- as online chat programs, Online, minister Pederson sulted on these changes. there’s one key factor that’s asserted that staffing will nate. not be reduced and that a “The producers value These staff and offices are missing in the equation.

“The government is move is being made to hire those face-to-face meetings an important part of the and enjoyed developing agricultural industry and leaning more towards digit- more people.

“We believe it is essential relationships with the staff, the closures could have a al means, but we still need though we hear that foot negative impact in the rural a strong rural internet and that producers continue to phone connection to sup- have access to the types traffic had been declining,” sector.”

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The MB ARD offices affected by the Jan. 6 announcement are located in Carberry, Carman, Melita, Minnedosa, Neepawa, Portage la Prairie, Roblin and Virden. MASC offices affected include several locations in the Banner & Press coverage area and are as follows: Altona, Ashern, Birtle, Deloraine, Fisher Branch, Gladstone, Glenboro, Grandv iew, Hamiota, Lundar, Morris, Pilot Mound, Russell, Shoal Lake, Somerset, Souris, St–Pierre–Jolys, Ste. Rose du Lac, Teulon, Vita and Waskada. Due to COVID-19, the MASC offices have not been open to the public for in-person meetings since last year.

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‘A kick in the knackers’ Three local hair stylists share their Code Red stories

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An activity that both clients and stylists miss– haircuts. Pictured prior to Manitoba’s Code Red COVID-19 status, Katie Hunter carefully tends to a client’s hair in Minnedosa.

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Angie Mowbray stands inside her empty hair salon, Angie’s Cutting Edge, in Neepawa. Salons like Mowbray’s have been closed since the province-wide Code Red began in November of 2020.

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press Manitoba’s Code Red was extended once again on Jan. 8. Initially announced on Nov. 12, the current COVID-19 health orders are now slated until at least Jan. 22. A spike in COVID cases, linked to individuals ignoring public health orders to gather over the holidays, contributed to the province’s decision. With this extension, the restrictions are close to entering a third month– something that is causing stress and frustration in the local hair styling industry.

“I respect the rules, but I also expect [the politicians] to follow the rules they set,” said Katie Hunter, owner of KS Hunter’s Barbershop, in reference to the government officials who also ignored the health code over the holidays.

The Minnedosa stylist added, “All my grandparents are in Wales, and I have other family in France, and it’s extremely tough over there. I’m glad we’re not in that state and I’m willing to chug along and do what I’m asked to do, but it’s definitely extremely discouraging to see all those politicians went travelling. I had to

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Communication desired While Hunter has been able to stay afloat with the help of financial aid, such as Canada Recovery Benefit and the Bridge Grant, in addition to having a gracious landlord, she is concerned for her fellow business owners.

In particular, she is concerned what may happen to other small businesses if they can’t open soon. Adding to this concern is the time given to find out whether or not they can open.

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A similar sentiment was shared by Ashley Hutton, manager at Serenity Hair & Body Studio in Neepawa, which expands on Hunter’s

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“The government only gives us two days’ notice before we can open, not understanding that we now have hundreds of clients to rebook in, orders to place and things to prepare,” Hutton explained, noting that client appointments have been pushed back repeatedly. “So it’s just kind of letting one day at a time go, watching the numbers. It’s causing a lot of anxiety for myself, my co-workers and others in the industry I’ve spoken to.”

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Visitation shelter up Santa makes special and running at Country delivery to Meadows care home Third Crossing Manor Submitted Leslie Boden

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press Persona l care home (PCH) residents and family members now have a way to visit one another amid pandemic restr ict ions.

The CoVisitation shelters that were being installed by the province at PCHs across Manitoba are starting to open up for use now.

At Country Meadows in Neepawa, the shelter has been open since last Monday, Jan. 11.

Marsha Forgue, acting super v isor at Countr y Meadows, noted that the shelter has seen good use already. “Since our visitation shelter opened on the 11th, we have had 13 visits within. We believe that we will have more visits booked in the future once families further communicate with each other,” Forgue said.

So far, the reaction to the

shelter at Country Meadows has been enthusiastic.

“Since our CoVisitation shelter opened, we have had a lot of interest and questions about them,” Forgue stated. “Residents have expressed interest and excitement about the shelter. They are happy that general visitors can now visit, which is above and beyond the two essential visitors they were limited to before the pod was opened,” she added.

The shelters allow for one visitor and one resident at a time. They must maintain social distancing and both wear a mask and the visitors are screened for symptoms or possible COVID-19 exposure before the visit. In addition, the shelters, which were formerly shipping containers, have been fitted with ventilation systems to allow for air changes and filtration, for extra safety.

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Country Meadows PCH resident Alice Bohn (right) and Harold Flatt demonstrated good COVID-19 safety precautions in the care home’s new CoVisitation shelter, both wearing their masks and staying six feet apart.

In December, despite COVID-19, Pins’n’Pals quilt guild, along with individuals and organizations in the Gladstone, Plumas and Langruth areas, again filled Christmas Bags for the residents of Third Crossing Manor in Gladstone. These bags were presented to the residents

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Beautiful Plains area organizations get another boost

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press Local organizations facing financial challenges due to COVID-19 have gotten another infusion of cash. The federal Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) has distributed its second round of grants through community foundations across Canada, including the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation (BPCF), serving Neepawa and its surrounding area.

ECSF gave community foundations access to $30,000 each to distribute to their communities for Round 2 of the grant. Round 1 saw $40,000 given to communities through their local foundations. Applications for Round 2 opened up in October of 2020 and were available to non-profit organizations supporting those affected by COVID-19. Recipients of the first round of ECSF were still eligible, as long as they were applying for money for a different project than the first time.

In the BPCF area, which covers Neepawa, the municipalities of Rosedale, Glenella-Lansdowne and the Langford area of North Cypress-Langford, eight organizations received a Round 2 ECSF grant.

Supporting Christmas cheer Two of the latest ECSF grants went to a couple organizations for some Christmas projects. The Neepawa Community Ministries Centre (NCMC) and Home Assistance Neepawa & District (HAND) received $6,286 and $2,000, respectively.

NCMC used the money to help fill their Salvation Army Christmas Hampers. “The grant money was used to purchase gift cards and toys for the Christmas Hampers,” explained NCMC community ministries director Amanda Naughton-Gale. The hampers are normally funded by the Salvation Army kettle campaign, which couldn’t happen in person this year, due to Code Red COVID-19 restrictions.

HAND applied for the grant to help pay for Hugs for the Holidays, a project they did with the Neepawa Kin Club to provide seniors with a Christmas care package.

“HAND used some funds to purchase word puzzle books from our Dollar Store [to be put in the gift packs] and for the thank-you [ad] for the Banner,” noted HAND coordinator Genie Barnaby. “Remainder of funds was given to Neepawa Kin Club to purchase extra gifts.”

Community members donated enough gifts for 54 seniors, while the $2,000 grant helped cover another 86 gifts, for a total of 140 seniors.

Making remote learning easier The Beautiful Plains School Division (BPSD) benefitted from Round 2 of ECSF, to the tune of $5,400. Rhonda Dickenson, student services coordinator for BPSD, explained that they were able to purchase some MiFi devices to help kids learning remotely who don’t have reliable internet access.

MiFi is essentially a mobile WiFi device that uses cellular networks and can connect multiple devices to the internet wirelessly. “Students use the MiFi to connect their home/ school devices to the internet while they are at home doing remote learning,” Dickenson noted. “We have purchased MiFis and monthly subscriptions for students to access internet. Families contact the school if they do not have internet connectivity and school administration provides the device. Parents have provided really positive feedback about their child’s ability to connect to remote learning.”

Dickenson thanked BPCF for helping them purchase this technology with the ECSF grant. She also wanted to remind families struggling with internet connectivity to contact the school division to see if a MiFi device can be a solution for them.

Local arts receive assistance Two area art organizations are also getting some cash from ECSF. ArtsForward, in Neepawa, and Burrows Trail Arts Council, based out of McCreary, are getting $3,142 and $1,172, respectively.

Rrain Prior, programming director at ArtsForward, explained their grant will be used to help the organization purchase equipment for remote art classes. “It’s basically [for] an assembly of equipment to do videos of all different kinds,” Prior stated. She noted that this will include cameras, lighting, sound equipment and more. The grant will also cover costs of training on how to use the equipment so that the different arts instructors will be able to learn how to video themselves for the classes.

Prior added that they were also able to purchase a hands-free sanitizer tower with this grant money, which they will be able to use once the facility is allowed to reopen to the public.

Burrows Trail Art Council applied for their grant to help pay for some COVID-19 sanitization and safety equipment. Jeanette Hepner, office manager for Burrows Trail Art Council, noted that they haven’t been able to make any purchases with the grant yet, because their office has been closed due to Code Red restrictions. However, they have made plans for what they will purchase.

Heppner explained that they have the grant earmarked to purchase a hand sanitizer stand, which they will be able to have set up at the entrance once the art centre can open again. They will also have two large, refillable sanitizer pumps to have at the entrances.

In addition, Heppner noted that they plan to purchase a stock of travel-sized hand sanitizer bottles, which, once events can happen again, will be placed at individual seats for attendees to use at the event and take home, almost as a party favour. Other personal protective equipment, such as gloves and masks, will also be purchased using their $1,172.

Heppner added that she was quite happy with the process of acquiring the ECSF grant. “The application process was relatively easy, compared to the other applications we usually deal with,” she noted, adding that it didn’t take long for BPCF to go through the applications and approve the Art Council’s request and distribute the money.

Technology for Touchwood Touchwood Park Association Inc. had another successful application for funding from ECSF. The organization received $5,000 from Round 2 grants, which have helped pay for a few things. “COVID-19 expenses for the organization have included Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all Staff as directed by Public Health, increased sanitation supplies, communication tools and increased program delivery,” noted Holly Pankratz, Touchwood director of day services. “The funds received in Round 2 went towards the purchase of 14 laptops to assist with contactless communication between 14 locations, maintaining contact between individuals supported by Touchwood Park and their families, as well as using virtual platforms for medical and other appointments.”

Pankratz shared Touchwood’s appreciation for the grants they’ve received. “Touchwood Park is very grateful for the $5,000 received through the Emergency Community Support Fund Round 2 and Beautiful Plains Community Foundation,” she relayed. “Touchwood Park is committed to taking all necessary precautions to minimize the risk of potential spread of COVID-19.”

Unique, Covid-safe recreation A fun way to get out of the house has also been funded

by ECSF Round 2. The Town of Neepawa took advantage of the grant opportunity, receiving $2,000 to put towards a new Crokicurl rink at the Flats. For those unfamiliar, Crokicurl is a hybrid between the board game crokinole and the ice sport curling.

“We decided that this is the year to see if we could make it happen and several things aligned for us to make this a reality,” noted Neepawa economic development officer Marilyn Crewe in a previous interview. One of the things that Crewe said made it possible was the ECSF Round 2 grant.

Construction of the rink is currently underway. “It’s something, I think, people will really be able to enjoy– a family friendly activity that still adheres to the current social distancing practices,” Crewe added.

Grant recipients Neepawa Novas Gymnastics Club COVID Safety $5,000 HAND & Neepawa Kin Club Hugs for Seniors $2,000 Beautiful Plains School Division Improving Connectivity in Remote Learning $5,400 Town of Neepawa Crokicurl & Skating Oval $2,000 Salvation Army Christmas Hampers $6,286 Burrows Trail Art Council COVID Santization $1,172 ArtsForward Safe Arts for Everyone $3,142 Touchwood Park Technology & Personal Protective Equipment $5,000

total Granted: $30,000

Carberry/North Cypress-Langford

Community profile: Luke Robson

Carberry Administrative Office to relocate

Shifting into former Falk Pharmacy building

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By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Luke Robson (16) is a Grade 11 honours student at Carberry Collegiate with strong athletic skills.

He really enjoys golf and baseball, where he would play with the high school Cougars as a catcher or infielder.

However, hockey is his forte. Luke is in his fourth year with the Southwest Cougars AAA program and has one more year of eligibility. He plays mainly centre on a line with another Carberry student, Brayden Knox. The Waywayseecapo Wolverines have drafted him for Manitoba Junior League competition and the Moose Jaw Warriors hold his Western (Canada) Hockey League playing rights.

One of his goals would be to follow in his father, Ryan’s, footsteps, who played four years with the Brandon Wheat Kings in the WHL. Robson has a heavy academic load this semester, including Physics, Biology, Chemistry, English and Phys. Ed., which requires

Carberry’s administrative office will soon be on the move. The Town has announced that its staff will relocate to 44 Main Street, formerly known as the Falk Pharmacy Building, by midsummer of 2021.

The existing admin office, located at 316 Fourth Avenue, is currently used by both the Town of Carberry and Municipality of North Cypress-Langford (formerly the Rural Municipality of North Cypress). Due to the 2015 amalgamation of the RMs of North Cypress and Langford, there was a notable increase of staff required. That created a deficit in available space within the facility.

The renovation of the space on Main Street will get underway shortly and is expected to take about six months to complete. This project is being done on a zero-sum cost basis to the Town of Carberry.

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Grade 11 Carberry Collegiate student Luke Robson.

80 hours of physical activity.

Encouraged by his parents, Ryan and Laurie, both teachers, to always work hard and do his best, Luke currently maintains an 87 per cent average.

Two coaches that have had a profound influence on him are Jeff Dort, of Deloraine, in bantam, and Troy Leslie, with the current U18 AAA Cougars.

Early this season, Luke had a seven point weekend in Thompson and was selected as player of the week by the league. However, he was quick to point out that any success was due to his teammates.

On a recreation note, he enjoys fishing at Lake of the Prairies, which is near the homes of his parents, at Russell and Binscarth.

Here and there

By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press

•Carberry Collegiate Grades 7-12 students returned to regular classes Monday, Jan. 18. Instead of writing final exams, classes will continue for an extra week. However, each subject will still have regular assessments and the semester break will be Friday, Jan. 29. “The second semester will commence Monday, Feb. 1,” stated principal, Bruce McCallum.

• In a discussion with Brian Franklin, president of the 13-team Tiger Hills Hockey League, he stated that in mid-December, they had decided to cancel the 202021 season if Code Red had not been removed by midJanuary. Melita had already decided that they were not

interested in starting up again. It was not a difficult decision for the other dozen teams, as most of their players were workers or students and could ill afford to catch the pandemic virus.

• The seven-team South East Manitoba Hockey League unanimously voted Jan. 11 to cancel the 2020-21 season. The SEMHL includes Altona, Winkler, Morden, Carman, Portage, Notre Dame and Warren.

• The Winnipeg High School Hockey League has also voted to cancel the season.

This year, there were 12 teams slated to participate, although they had 36 schools involved last year.

• Last week, the Winnipeg Jets opened the seven-team Canadian Division of the NHL’s 54 game season,

which includes nine games each against Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. One Canadian team will qualify for quarter final playoffs.

• For financial reasons, the Brandon Curling Club, the Westman Super League and the Masters Super League have cancelled their 2020-21 seasons.

• The Canada-US border will remain closed to nonessential travel for another 30 days, until Feb. 21.

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A presence on Main Street In a media statement released on Tuesday, Jan.

19, Town officials indicated that even though the office is only moving a few hundred feet over onto Main Street, Council believes this infrastructure investment will help spur on further development in the downtown area.

Carberry mayor Stuart Olmstead echoed those sentiments to the Banner & Press, adding that everyone is excited to be shifting over to Main Street.

“Even though we’re only moving a short distance, [this move] will establish a presence on Main Street.

We’ve been just off Main Street for, really, over 20 years. This is really back to where we were and at the same time, being one of the anchors of the downtown,” said Omstead.

The tender process for the renovations is expected shortly, though Omstead did note that the current space is still quite functional for their needs.

“You have to remember that while there will be some work done, this was still a retail space until six or seven years ago. It’s still functional.

But still, we want to do this right. We only want to do

this once,” Omstead said.

“It’s a fairly large space, when you get a good look at it. There was an addition put on, I believe in the early to mid ‘90s. So it should be sufficient for what we will need.”

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Obituary Roderick Frank Lewandoski

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May 7, 1941 - December 29, 2020 It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing years, he went to work with “Annie” at Trailhead Ranch. By this time, Rod had four horses of Rod Lewandoski at the Assiniboine Centre, Brandon, MB on of his own: R.J., Rosie, Trinket and Dream. The next year, we were excited to have three December 29, 2020. colts: Lady, Cody and Blaze. Many dogs and cats came to the farm and became family.

Rod was born on the family farm SW 1-17-17 R.M. of Rod enjoyed many trail rides on R.J., along with friends Cliff, Art and many others. He also Clanwilliam to John Lewandoski and Josephine Kozoroski, participated in numerous parades with many horse-loving friends. Rod also loved exploring a brother to sisters, Beatrice, Dorothy, Mona and Ann. Rod’s new trails with his cousin Benny on their quads. father died in June 1942. In 1949, his mother married Albert 1991 found Rod at the Erickson Co-op Gas Station, repairing small engines, lawn Swiscoski, and a sister Shirley and two brothers, Henry and mowers, and chainsaws, etc. He retired after 10 years, then worked in his own shop. During Donald, were born. that time, Cindy graduated and began her career as a Florist, moving to B. C. in 1993. Scott Life was hard for the family and all pitched in to tend a huge enrolled in a school program for the auto body business. He was a perfectionist in his work, garden, care for the cows, pigs and chickens and work the fields. winning awards at several car shows. Scott married Liz Vermeulin in 1993. Rod and Evelyn Rod’s job was to catch the chicken for the Sunday dinner after church. There was always were thrilled to become grandparents to David, 1996, and Kaitlyn in 1998. Scott died in visiting, card games and music, as family lived close by. Sunday church was a meeting 2011, leaving a devastating hole in the family. place, as was Angus Kasprick’s General Store in Polonia, especially for Friday night Rod and Evelyn joined the Erickson Royal Canadian Legion #143 in 1987, helping where wrestling on TV. Rod attended Empire School, but did not stay long. He had farm chores they could, becoming involved in Bingo and performing with the High Country Band (Stewart and always joined the men at haying and threshing time. Rod also spent some time helping and Jocelyn, Glen and Ada, Irene, Katie, Vic and Lana). One day, Donald from Neepawa Gordon Levandoski, his brother-in-law, at his farm near Eden, MB. Rod especially enjoyed called. Hearing that Rod was a singer, he invited Rod to sing with his band Western Strings Mother Nature and was most at home in the outdoors. (finding out later that Rod was his first cousin). Donald’s sons, Mike and Chris, Ray and At 15, Rod got a summer job at The Flying R Ranch in Onanole, MB. Horses were his first others played in the band. After a few years, Rod struck out on his own, forming The love, so it was not work for him. He taught the kids about caring for horses and riding them.

Whitehorse Band with Anna, Murray, Bob, Dave, Gary and others. He also enjoyed making Many families returned yearly. Rod, a shy but friendly young man, was loved by everyone music with the Andersons, the Campbells and several others from the Alonsa area. for his kind, gentle, caring manner. He even kept in touch with many over the winters.

In 1998, Rod fulfilled a dream and began a music festival, The Little Valley Jamboree, During this time, Rod began wearing his “big hat”. With the help of a borrowed motorcycle, in Polonia, MB. His goal was to fundraise for the community and children in need of he started dating Evelyn Swift, of Bethany. specialized medical care. Working countless hours, Rod rounded up fellow musicians, In March 1959, Rod hitchhiked to Winnipeg with co-worker Richard “Joker” Allen. With prizes from local businesses, and many friends and family to help put it all together. The less than two dollars in their pockets and two Beaver bus line tickets, they made it to Selkirk, Jamboree outgrew its small beginnings and in 2006, moved to Erickson, MB, with huge where Joker’s parents lived. Rod stayed a week and returned to Winnipeg. With a business support from the town, community and countless volunteers. Throughout the years, over 60 card from a Purity Flour Mills supervisor he had met at the Dude ranch, Rod got a job children from Manitoba have been helped. Many lasting friendships were made. In 2005, that day. He saved his money to attend Musker Engineering Institute, having decided he Rod received the Premier’s Volunteer Award. The Erickson Lions Club awarded Rod and wanted to be a mechanic. Rod got a job at Purvis Motors (his first look at VW’s) soon after Evelyn the Medal of Hope. The Manitoba Business & Community Award was presented to completing the course. Unbeknown to Rod, Evelyn also ventured to Winnipeg with her Rod and Evelyn in 2008 for their community commitment to Exceptional Children.

Uncle and Aunt, and moved in with his sister, Beatrice. Days later, Rod rented a room close In 2010, Rod’s sister Mona, living in a care home in Brandon, asked her brother to perform by. In 1962, Rod married Evelyn in the Minnedosa United Church. During that time, they for the residents. With Evelyn as his tech., Rod with his guitar and big White hat, the “Hispent many happy hours with Evelyn’s cousin, Brian Swift (2016) and his wife, Fern.

Tech Redneck” began touring Manitoba seniors’ homes. Rod had people smiling as he In 1962, Rod went to work for Auto Haus, a new VW business in Winnipeg, officially sang all the old country songs they recognized. Seeing the tapping toes and twinkling eyes opening it by cutting a ribbon with a Porsche. He worked with them for over 20 years gave Rod all the pay he needed. and created many lifelong friendships. Mastering the VW motor, Rod earned the title Rod and Evelyn enjoyed many pleasurable years on their farm making it beautiful, until “Volkswagen Rod”. health issues slowed them down. In August of 2020, Rod became ill. Though he fought During their time in Winnipeg, Cindy was born in 1963, the apple of her Dad’s eye. Scott hard and had excellent care from staff in Brandon General and Assiniboine Hospitals, Rod arrived in 1967, making the family complete. Rod coached ringette, baseball and hockey at passed away peacefully on December 29, 2020, with his devoted wife Evelyn and family Glenlee Community Club. The kids loved him. Rod and Evelyn also played slow pitch ball members at his side. with a group of Scott’s hockey parents and volunteered at Glenlee.

Although it is impossible to acknowledge every person, all young and old whom Rod Summer holidays included a trip to Burns Lake, B.C.; Edmonton and Calgary, camping met during his lifetime were important to him. Rod’s legacy is the multitude of people whom and visiting family in Minnedosa and the farm near Bethany. We all looked forward to he has touched with his music, country boy our yearly trips to Raymore and Regina to visit great charm, his funny jokes, his friendship and his grandparents, great uncles and aunts, and cousins. The compassion. big trip was to Disneyland in California and Universal The White Hat is retired, but will never be Studios. Meeting with Alberta relatives there added to the forgotten. fun as did a daytrip to Mexico and a night in Las Vegas. In Rod was predeceased by son Scott (2011), later years, Rod and Evelyn enjoyed many memorable, parents John Lewandoski (1942), and Josephine holiday excursions with Dorothy and Larry, Ann and Roy, (Kozoroski) (1983), step-father Albert Swiscoski and Bruce and Shirley.

(1973), his-in-laws Marshall Swift (2000), Winnie In 1975, Rod accepted a new challenge, operating a (2001), sisters Sister Mona Lewandowski service station with friend Jerry. He then decided to take RNDM, (2012), Ann Berehulka (2014), brothers over the Niakwa Shell Station on Archibald. Evelyn and Henry Swiscoski (2007), Donald Swiscoski Scott worked with him there. Four years later, he packed (2002), nephew Tom Berehulka (1998), brotherit in, saying, “Let’s move to the ‘farm’!” in-law Harold Coulthard (1995), brother-in-law In 1985-86, weekends were spent on the farm, Bruce Wareham (2015), sister-in-law Dorothy Syslak (2015), brother-in-law Larry Syslak clearing bush, planting gardens and trees, and preparing for the move. In 1987, a huge (2020). workshop was built and Rod moved the camper into the shop (no more setting up and Rod leaves to mourn his beloved wife of 58 years Evelyn, daughter Cindy, sisters, taking down!) He lived there for a year while Evelyn stayed in Winnipeg to sell the house, Beatrice, Dorothy, and Shirley; brother-in-law Ron (Terry), sister-in-law Betty (Bob), sisterjoining him on weekends. The kids were doing well in the city. The farm had very few in-law Donna (Morley), brother-in-law David (Dawn), brothers-in-law Roy and Gordon; amenities, so there was much to be done. Eventually, a large, old, Timothy Eaton catalogue grandchildren David and Kaitlyn; many nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews, house was moved onto the property, originally purchased in 1912. People came from miles and many, many friends. Rod also leaves to mourn the Owens, his Australian family. around to witness the gigantic move of this historical milestone. Evelyn moved permanently At Rod’s request, no service will be held. Memorial donations, if friends so desire, can in August, 1988. Rod liked to say, “The kids didn’t leave home, Evelyn and I did”. There be made to the… were many family gatherings, “hootenannies” with campfires. Rod brought out the guitar Little Valley Jamboree and the harmonica,and song books were made. It was about this time that Rod went back Box 239, Erickson MB R0J 0P0 • Web: https://www.littlejamboree.com to wearing his big White Hat. The Murray House In 1985, Rod and brother-in-law 521 Frederick Street, Brandon MB R7A 5L1 • Tel: 1-204-717-8700 Morley Pearson created “GreenWeb: https://prairiemountainhealth.ca/murray-house Side Up” in Neepawa; and for two Assiniboine Health Centre Palliative Care summers, they laid many new lawns.

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Elkhorn Ranch drew Rod back Words are not enough to express our heartfelt appreciation to the many who have to horses and guiding. After three travelled on this difficult journey with Rod and me. Thank you and God bless you all.

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Obituary Lois Maebelle Reid

February 9, 1930 - January 16, 2021 With sad hearts, we announce that Lois Reid passed away in the Gladstone Hospital on January 16, 2021.

Lois was born on February 9, 1930 in Snowflake, MB to Kelso and Ethel Moffat. The family moved around, but settled in Gladstone, where Lois grew up, attended school, and married Harry Reid on June 25, 1949.

Lois loved and was loved. She took a genuine interest in each of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Lois is survived by daughter Gail, son Brian (Trish, Justin and Catherine Reid, Tara and Curtis Tchir), daughter Cheryl (Vince Warden, Tyler and Amber Warden, Kaleigh and Jeff France), son Rob, and daughter Gwen (Gary Single and Christopher). Lois had nine greatgrandchildren - Kieran, Soren and Malin Reid, Jayna and Emerson Tchir, Aubree and Rilee Warden, and Parker and Hayden France. Also holding a special place in her heart were Gwynne, Doug, Nicholas and Jordan Henry; and her nieces and nephews.

Lois was predeceased by her husband Harry in 2009, her parents, and siblings Dorita Neault, Merna Wright, Glenn Moffat and Ina Parsons.

Lois turned 90 in February 2020 and her family is so grateful that we were able to get together to celebrate this milestone while she was in good health. COVID-19 arrived soon after and we are forever thankful that we had this occasion to bring us together before everything changed.

Lois had a fantastic sense of humour. She enjoyed golf, Scrabble, whist, crossword puzzles, going to casinos, and for the last five years, Facebook! She never had a lesson, but played the piano beautifully by ear. In her teenage years, Lois played second base on the Gladstone Rockettes softball team, which won several championships and she was voted the first ever Elks Carnival Queen!

Lois was a very active member of several organizations, including: Charter Member of the Royal Purple, Ladies Legion Auxilliary, United Church Women, and Legion 110.

She was an active member of the Gladstone Golf Course until 2019.

Lois loved her town. Thank you to everyone who helped Mom in ways big and small, in particular, special friend Shirley Armstrong, Dr. Laurelyn Juadiong, the staff at the Gladstone Clinic, Gladstone Hospital, Gladstone Pharmacy, and Home Care.

At Lois’s request, there will be no funeral and her family will celebrate her life-well-lived at a later date. If desired, donations can be made to the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba, the Canadian Liver Foundation, or a charity of your choice.

We will miss you Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Friend.

Love you forever.

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Henry Vandervoort

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to subsection 318(1) of The Municipal Act, that the Council of the Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone has scheduled a virtual public hearing via Zoom on February 4th, 2021 at 7 p.m. to present the following special service proposal.

He was born in Blenheim, Ontario on March 7, 1935 and passed away on December 23, 2020 of natural causes.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Anita; and his children, Mary (Verl), Olie, Anne (fiancé Ryan) and Nick; grandchildren, Erie (Katie), Shayla (Chris), Michael, Ryan (Morgann), Danielle (Shane) and Jeremy; great grandchildren, Colby, Maddox, Keagan, Chastity, Freyja and Ralph; sister Patricia Andruchow (Bob); sisters-in-law Yvette Bouchard, Annette Pinette (Levis); brother-in-law Eddie Laderoute (Diane); his aunt Juliette Kuyp and many nieces and nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his son Terence (Terry) and son-inlaw Glenn Caumartin; his uncles and aunts, and his brothersin-law Phil Laderoute, Olie Laderoute, Leo Laderoute and Tony Laderoute.

Henry was born in Blenheim, Ontario, but as his mother passed away nine days after his birth, Omi, his grandmother, went for him and brought him home to their farm near Glenella, and there he was raised. He attended school at Glen Allan, up to and including grade 8. He then took grade 9 by correspondence, From the age of 17 to 21, he was in 4-H. He entered a calf every year and won many awards, including first place. He grew up with his aunts and uncles as his siblings. He enjoyed curling and playing ball.

Going to dances with his friends was something they liked to do. One Saturday was a trip to Ste. Rose to a dance, and that is where he met Anita, the love of his life. They married in October of 1958 and raised a family of five.

Henry was a farmer through and through, but he also had other interests. Woodworking was one of them. He made many ornaments for Anita and the yard.

Once the kids were old enough, they would play ball in the old barnyard. In the winter, it was hockey on the dugout.

Henry bought hockey sticks for everyone and used a horse turd for a puck. These special times took place on Sunday afternoons.

Henry was always there when help was needed, (homework, or fixing or learning something new). He raised his family with quiet discipline and visiting back and forth with neighbors was something he enjoyed.

As he got older, the farm was getting too much, so they decided to retire, but not completely. It took a couple of years before they decided on their new home in Riding Mountain, in 2006. He still had 80 acres to keep him busy and eggs to pick from the chickens they had. They made many friends with the people who stopped in to buy their eggs.

Then, as Alzheimer’s (dementia) crept in, Henry’s mind started slipping, so he rented out his land. Then, it was helping Anita in the garden that kept him busy.

On January 4, 2019, Country Meadows became his new and final home. He liked to keep busy in there too. As time went on, it was harder to engage with him, but in his mind, he was still farming. He would say things that you knew he had stuff to do or had done. Right up to the end though, when he had a moment or two of recognition, he knew his family.

A graveside service for Henry was held on Monday, January 4th, 2021 at 2:00 pm in the McCreary RC Cemetery, McCreary, MB. Fr. Patrick Neufeld officiated. A memorial mass for Henry will be held at a future date when health conditions permit.

Active pallbearers were Jeremy Sunley, Eric Smith, Verl Smith, Ryan Crighton, Roland Kuyp, Ed Caumartin.

Honourary Pallbearers were Michael vanderVoort, Ryan vanderVoort, Danielle Juenke, Shayla Vokey Should friends so desire, donations may be made in memory of Henry to the Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba or to Our Lady of the Nativity RC Church, McCreary, MB He never finished school But he finished every job He ever started.

He grew his own food, not because It was the “new way” But because it was the only way.

He lived through times when Money and food was sparse, But his kids never missed a meal, Although he did.

He’s seen droughts, tornadoes, floods Fires and wind destroy his farm, but he never gave up.

If he had two dollars to his name, He would give it to you, If you were in need.

He’s a grandfather, father, uncle, brother, husband and friend.

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The link to join the public hearing via Zoom is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83988622224?pwd=dWY1Y2dxM3FRc1hnek1adDUxb1pFdz09 Meeting ID: 839 8862 2224 Passcode: 877137 The Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone is proposing to establish a special service levy for the collection of solid waste and recycling for all dwellings and commercial business’ in the communities of Langruth, Plumas, Gladstone and Westbourne.

A written objection may be filed with the Chief Administrative Officer, at 14 Dennis St. E, Gladstone, MB. prior to the commencement of the hearing.

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The special service proposal is available for review and may be examined by any person on the municipal website at www.westlake-gladstone.ca Dated at the Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone this 13th day of January, 2021 A.D., and issued pursuant to Section 318 of The Municipal Act.

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A complete job description can be found on the website www.neepawa.ca under Town, Employment; on Facebook or by requesting a copy from the office.

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at our AGRO CENTRE’S in NEEPAWA & GLADSTONE, MANITOBA. Who we are: Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs We are looking for: Semi Truck Drivers • Positions include NH3 Drivers, Dry Fertilizer Drivers, and other duties as assigned.

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• Applicants must possess a Class 3 w/Air Driver’s License.

• Length of employment may vary from 2-6 months.

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Apply online at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs or contact us at g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop.com for more information or Fill out an application at either Agro locations or mail to: Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op Box 879, Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0 Scan the QR Code to be directed to the job posting.

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By Cpl. Jacob Stanton Spruce Plains RCMP

During the week of Jan. 11 to Jan. 17, Spruce Plains RCMP dealt with 36 police activities.

Jan. 11: RCMP responded to a report of a person walking along the highway in the RM of Oakview not dressed appropriately for the weather.

Police located the individual, who was found to have an outstanding warrant.

The person was arrested and released with a future

court date. Police received a report of an abandoned vehicle in Neepawa. After investigation, it was determined to be have been stolen out of Winnipeg.

The vehicle was towed and the owner was to be contacted by Winnipeg Police Service.

Jan. 12: RCMP conducted various proactive traffic enforcements, engaging with several motorists.

Jan. 13: RCMP conducted a COVID-19 compliance check at a residence

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Police received a report of threats being uttered in Minnedosa, which was determined to be unfounded.

Jan. 14: RCMP attended the scene of a two vehicle collision in Neepawa; there were no injuries reported. Police responded to a complaint of a person not complying with Public Health orders in Neepawa.

Police attended and did not find anyone being noncompliant. Police received

a report of fraud in the RM of Minto-Odanah, where there was insufficient evidence to proceed further.

Jan. 15: RCMP received a call of an intoxicated person who may have been injured at a residence in Minnedosa. Police attended and did not find anyone injured or in need of assistance. While on patrol, Police located an uncontrolled and unsupervised fire in the RM of NorthCypress Langford. The property owner eventually returned and was spoken

to about the Emergency Services By-Laws in place.

Jan. 16: RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious person driving in a pasture in the RM of Minto-Odanah. The driver was located trying to seek shelter for the night and the vehicle was found a short distance away, which was discovered to have been stolen. The matter is still under investigation. Police attended the scene of a two vehicle collision in the RM of Rosedale. There was extensive vehicle damage

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Letter: Pallister A quick break from the slopes blames feds too often

In recent weeks, I have rotated from home to home. tried not to criticize the Have we learned nothing provincial handling of the from the experience in pandemic. Like the rest of Toronto and Quebec? us, they are learning. Or A few weeks ago, Prairie should be. But some things Mountain Health Region need to be called out. assured us that PPE supplies First, Pallister’s penchant were sufficient. Same week, for blaming everything paramedics (in full PPE) on Trudeau. Trudeau is were sent to a care home fully capable of putting in Brandon to help with his own foot in his mouth. a COVID-19 outbreak.

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Continued from Page 10 Additionally, some products stylists use at Hutton’s studio expire.

“I know one of our girls does eyelash extensions and her product is only good for so long. She’s restocked it twice and then we’ve been shut down further, so it’s expired– and it’s hundreds and hundreds of dollars out the window,” Hutton elaborated. “At least we have the Bridge Grant there to help cover those losses. And CRB helps a little bit with personal expenses.”

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Left: Ashley Hutton, manager of Serenity Hair & Body Studio in Neepawa. Right: Hutton’s studio, which she manages as a co-op with a few fellow stylists, remains closed due to Code Red.

The ‘bill’ tolls Even with government support being utilized, the financial stress is evident.

“The biggest thing, for me, is I am still required to pay my daycare fees for two children. I haven’t worked in two and a half months, but to hold my spot, that still has to be paid,” said Hutton.

“It’s things like that that these small business owners are suffering from, too. It doesn’t seem like that much, but $150 to $250 a week, when you’re not working [nervous laugh].”

Angie Mowbray, owner of Angie’s Cutting Edge in

Neepawa expanded a little further, “When you own your own business, you don’t pay into unemployment or anything, so there’s [no money] coming in.”

Mowbray added, “The bills are coming back out, I’ve got a mortgage, land tax and my utilities are sitting there… and for what?

I’m glad to be able to go and get my teeth done and my massage, but I can’t comb someone’s hair– it makes me a little bit nuts.”

Mowbray noted that she thinks she has “the same

complaints as everybody else”, especially hairdressers. This was indeed found to be true among those interviewed for this story.

Specifically, when it comes to how restrictions are laid out for larger stores compared to those such as small barbers and hair stylist businesses.

“With the financial toll, it’s hard seeing big box stores being able to run– say, an employee at Wal-mart, be able to see 300 people in a day. But we can’t see eight clients one-on-one

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in such a small setting where we are able to social distance and take all the extra precautions of sanitizing and whatnot,” Hutton confided. “When this first set in, we stopped taking appointments bet ween colour clients so that we didn’t have as much traffic flow coming in. We’ve asked people to wait in their cars until we wave them in, we completely sanitize after someone leaves and wait 10 to 15 minutes for it to settle in, everybody’s wearing masks, we screen

them… but in these big box stores, nobody’s being screened before they go in.

So I guess that’s the biggest slap-in-the-face to us, for lack of better words, as small business owners who can control how many people and who comes into our business. Especially in a small town.”

Exemption upset With the Jan. 8 extension also came an exemption for hockey. Hunter told the Banner & Press that she believes that this needs

to be re-evaluated, stating, “I see no reason why hockey should be a go, but dads can’t go to ultrasound appointments with their wives.”

This exemption also struck a chord with Hutton, who has been in contact with other stylists over the course of the Code Red status.

“I think for a lot of hairdressers– all the ones that I spoke to the other day– when they announced that hockey can go on, that was kind of a big slap-inthe-face too,” said Hutton.

“It just seems like such a double-standard.”

In addition to all these stressors and concerns, each of the stylists simply hope to see their clients again.

“I m iss my cl ients.

There’s a lot of friends, family– clients end up to be like family after 20 years of being a business, and then not being able to see anybody... I was really hoping that we were going to be open on the eighth,” said Mowbray.

As much as they would like to be open, all these three can do is wait and see what Jan. 22 brings.

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