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The Chicken Corral, soon to be Chicken Chef, located in Neepawa at 51 Main Street East.

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press A major change is on the menu for Neepawa’s restaurant scene, as Chicken Chef will soon be taking over the Chicken Corral building. The agreement was announced

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on Tuesday, Mar. 2, via Chicken Chef’s social media.

“It has been a long road, but well worth the wait, as our adventure is about to begin!

On Apr. 1, 2021, Chicken Chef will be taking over the Chicken Corral building,” the Winnipeg-based restaurant franchise wrote.

The company statement also indicated that they would be introducing a few new features to the family dining establishment, including an online ordering option.

Founded in 1978, Chicken Chef has become a well-known food franchise to many Manitobans, as it has 33 restaurants located

throughout the province. There are also a pair of franchises in Saskatchewan and one in Northern Ontario. The financials of the agreement have not been made public at this time.

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Neepawa gets support for fire department upgrades

By Eoin Devereux

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Neepawa’s Fire Department will be getting some very significant equipment upgrades. The Town of Neepawa has received just over $54,000 in funding through the Manitoba Fire and Protection Grant program. The one-time, $5-million fund was created late last year by the province to support fire protection and emergency response units. The grant money received by the town will be going towards the purchase of four specific items, including: • A hydraulic rescue tool ($31,917.34). This item is commonly known as the Jaws of Life. The Neepawa Fire Department does own one of these rescue tools, but this new equipment will be far more powerful.

• A drying cabinet for firefighter’s clothing and equipment ($9,814.57).

This cabinet is specially designed to dry both the inside and outside of heavy duty overalls and turnout or bunker gear.

• A thermal imaging camera ($9,011.25). This

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The Neepawa Fire Hall will soon house several new pieces of equipment, including a hydraulic rescue tool, drying cabinet, thermal imaging camera and a water rescue craft.

type of equipment captures and creates an image of an object using infrared radiation. The created image represents the temperature of the object. While the Town already owns one of those types of cameras, it is an older model and due for replacement with a more advanced piece of technology.

• A water rescue craft ($3,508.46). This type of speciality boat is designed for small or shallow water operations.

Neepawa Fire chief Yves Guillas said the purchasing of this new equipment is a big deal for the department.

“It’s very significant.

All of this equipment will be the latest technology,” stated Guillas. “The Jaws of Life are going to be up to today’s standards and will be able to get through all types of vehicles without issue. The dry cabinet, as well, is an important addition because it will dry all the clothing and equipment quickly. A firefighter’s gear

can’t be damp, because that can cause health issues for the firefighters and damage the equipment over time.

So having these upgrades, along with the new imaging camera and rescue boat are tremendous.”

Guillas noted he doesn’t know the just yet when the new equipment will be in Neepawa, but he’s confident it’s purchasing and delivery will be moved forward in a very timely manner.

COVID-19 updates - Feb. 24 to Mar. 2 Manitoba expands reopening plans: The next phase of reopening has been unveiled by the Provincial government.

The new changes will come into effect on Mar. 5 at 12:01 a.m. and include, most notably: • Capacity for restaurants will increase to 50 per cent.

Household restrictions for seating will not change.

• Retail stores, malls and personal services can increase to 50 per cent or 250 people, whichever is lower.

• Households can now choose to continue designating two visitors to their home; or designate a second household so that two households can visit each other, as long as everyone in the house has authorized those designated individuals to visit.

• Places of worship can increase capacity size to 25 per cent or 100 people, whichever is less.

Third round of bridge grants issued: The provincial government has increased its budget for the Manitoba Bridge Grant program. The decision will make a third round of payments available to businesses impacted by COVID-19 restrictions. Eligible businesses that received a first and second bridge grant payment will automatically receive a third equal payment beginning as early as Friday, Mar. 5 and will be notified of the deposit via email.

Active COVID-19 case counts: It’s been another week of falling COVID-19 case numbers for the Prairie Mountain Health region. From Wednesday, Feb. 24 to Tuesday, Mar. 2, there were just seven new COVID-19 cases in the region. That’s less than the nine cases reported last week and the 39 reported two weeks earlier.

The total current cases in Prairie Mountain since Mar. 2 are 2,060. Only 14 of those are currently active. There have been 53 deaths in the region.

Asessippi has the most active cases in Prairie Mountain with four, while Brandon currently

has just two. Whitemud, meanwhile, has zero active cases.

Provincially, the Northern Region has the most active COVID-19 cases, with 582, while Winnipeg’s cases are at 366.

Both those numbers are down from last week.

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Chicken Corral a gathering place for the community

Continued from Page 1 Da r yl a nd B el i nd a Critchlow, who have owned and operated the Chicken Corral in Neepawa for the last three and a half years, told the Banner & Press that it’s been a privilege to serve Neepawa and area over that course of time.

“We have been very fortunate to have had the opportunity to serve our community and to have been included in the many stories shared of friends and family and for this, we will always be grateful,” stated the Critchlows. “The Chicken Corral has been a main gathering place for our community since 1979 and although the name will be changing the history associated with the building, and the three families (Holliers, Cavers, Antoniuk) that had the foresight to build this business from the ground up will remain part of our community for years to come.”

The Critchlows also extended a thank you to the staff, both current and past, that they have worked with at the restaurant over the years. They noted that the team have been a major part of carrying on the tradition of providing great food and

service to all of the patrons.

Lastly, the Critchlows offered a sincere thank you to the community for the tremendous support that they always received, most notably through this past year with the COVID-19 restrictions.

In its online statement, Chicken Chef thanked Daryl and Belinda Critchlow for offering them this incredible business opportunity. They indicated that an official opening day will be announced in due course.

The history behind Chicken Corral According to Neepawa Banner & Press archives, the construction of Chicken Corral began in June, 1979.

Excavation at the site started following the sod turning ceremony by then Neepawa mayor Gary McElmon and the restaurant’s first owners John Antonik, Lloyd Cavers and Wayne Hollier.

Hollier sold the Chicken Corral restaurant to Dean and Doris Tremaine, of Melita. The couple took possession Mar. 1, 2000.

Da r yl a nd B el i nd a Critchlow purchased the Chicken Corral from the Tremaines in July of 2017.

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Margaret Laurence Home planning for events again

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press After having to cancel events and stay closed the majority of 2020, the Margaret Laurence Home (MLH) board is optimistically planning for a better 2021. The first thing on the schedule for this year is the upcoming annual general meeting (AGM), where the group hopes to add more board members and volunteers to the team.

“We’re holding it on Wednesday, March 10, at 7pm, via Zoom,” explained Brenda Ferguson, bookkeeper and communications coordinator for MLH. She noted that the AGM is open for anyone to join, they are just asked to email mlaurencehome@gmail. com to request the link to the Zoom meeting. “We are looking for additional board members. And anybody who has some volunteer time to assist with special events or fundraisers that we’re doing, we would appreciate that they let us know,” Ferguson stated.

A garden pARTy Looking further into the year, MLH is planning a fundraising event this summer. They will be hosting an outdoor art show, at various gardens in the Neepawa area on Saturday, July 17.

“It’s actually an event in Birtle. Birtle calls it Gallery in the Garden,” explained Ferguson. “And I saw [it posted on Facebook] and I thought we should do that in Neepawa. So I thought about it and thought about it and I thought, ‘You know, it’d be a good event for the Margaret Laurence Home.’”

R r a i n P r ior, M L H board member, added, “[Margaret] wanted the home and her legacy to be a living arts centre and to include living arts activities, rather than just being a museum. And this is perfect, she loved her yard, she loved the garden, and art in the garden is just sort of a perfect idea to match with the house and with her wants.”

“So the idea of the event is people will purchase a ticket and then they can tour these four yards.

But, amongst the gardens, there’s going to be some artists set up to display their work,” explained Ferguson.

“We’ve gotten as far as finding four gardens to participate in the event,” Ferguson said. The locations include: The Lily Nook, south of Neepawa on Highway 5; Glenda McPhee’s garden, just east of Neepawa on the northeast side of Lake Irwin; Paul Koshel’s garden, about a mile east of HyLife; and Julie Barilla’s garden, just across from the Flats in Neepawa. “We just picked four that were well known around town,” explained Ferguson. “And sizable enough to host artists,” added Prior.

The garden at the Margaret Laurence Home will also be used and it will be the starting point of the garden/art tour. “That’s where people go to register and there will be one or two artists on display there as well,” Ferguson noted.

ing for artists to display their work in the gardens.

“We’ve got the gardens, we need the artists, and a lot of the gardens can accommodate two or three different artists. So, we might be looking for a dozen, but it’s important that people understand spaces are limited,” Ferguson expressed.

Prior noted that they already have a couple artists on board with the idea, so if anyone is interested in displaying their art at the event, they shouldn’t wait to get in touch. “[We’re looking for] artists in any medium, so we’re not just looking for a bunch of paintings, you know, ceramic art and glass art... wood art, sculpture, whatever people want to show,” Prior stressed.

Anyone interested in displaying their art can contact the MLH board via the email listed previously.

If anyone is interested in volunteering to help at the event, there will be setup to do, such as putting up tents. Prior noted that they will also need volunteers

on site during the event to help with any incidentals and make sure COVID-19 protocols are being adhered to. “We would be happy to have volunteers,” expressed Prior.

Funds needed for new roof Ferguson noted that this event sprang from a need for funding to help with the upkeep of the house.

“We’re putting a new roof on the house this year,” she explained. She noted that because the roof is so steep, it’s more expensive to get done because of added difficulty for the roofers, so they really need some fundraising and donations to help cover the cost.

Tickets for the garden and art event are not for sale yet, but that will be one way to help MLH raise the funds it needs.

Anyone wanting to just make a donation can make cheques payable to Margaret Laurence Home, and mail it to Box 2099 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0.

Tax receipts will be made out for any donations of $50 or more.

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MARCH 5, 2021

Homebodies

By Chad Carpenter

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Need a little laughter

O Listening to the information - Part 2

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ere is another batch of comments and information that I have received in response to a request I put out two weeks ago for readers to share their experiences with health care and especially with COVID-19 • I agree that the casualty numbers, as presented by the government, are misleading and manipulative. Even more concerning (for me, anyway) is the trend in the reporting of these numbers. First, let me say that I mean no disrespect to those who have lost a loved one during this time– for any reason. My issue is not with the loss, it is with the deceitful reporting of the net cause.

While there appears to be a net 99 additional deaths over last year, we must remember a couple of things: - The annual death rate can vary from year to year for a vast number of reasons. A nasty winter or a bad flu season can change the numbers.

A nasty flu season(s) is really akin to what we have here; - A net difference of 99 deaths above 11,120 is statistically irrelevant (0.8 per cent). From the beginning, the Doctor and Head Nurse have said that there is no “excess morbidity” in the context of annual deaths; - Calling these deaths “due to” COVID-19 is a poor misrepresentation of the truth. I corrected them on this and since then they have changed the wording to “deaths of people with” COVID-19. I can’t take credit for it, but at least that was a more positive admission of fact. You’ll notice that there is no distinction in the reporting neepawa

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Right in the Centre Ken Waddell of deaths in persons with great ages or underlying health issues. Apparently, no one dies of old age anymore and there is no identification of relevant co-morbidities. Not to be insensitive, but we expect a certain number of deaths among young and/or otherwise healthy people– it’s a fact of life. Same goes that we expect a certain number of deaths among the elderly. A death of a man in his 100s is not shocking– and certainly not lockdown-worthy; - There is no clear distinction or accounting for deaths that have occurred due to inadequate care in personal care homes and other places where the residents were unnecessarily put at risk because of poor on-site management and care or government policy lacking in oversight and control and died as a result. Same goes for patients who were exposed to C0VID-19 while already in hospital. Collectively, these deaths are literally blood on the hands of our government. So, the question is: Were there at least 99 such cases?

I’ll bet there were– or more!

• My wife and I separately can visit my mother-in-law, but if we take her out to our place, she would have to self isolate for 14 days. However, if I

take her to the dentist in Minnedosa, where she will contact at least two total strangers, she can return to the facility without self isolating. Makes no sense.

• I’m writing in response to the article you wrote. I have a very positive story to share in relation to my parents-inlaw’s battle with COVID-19. Dad-inlaw, at 80 years old, and mom-in-law, at 83, are happy survivors! How I wish that my fellow Canadians and others around the world could have the freedom and great privilege to care for their elderly loved ones like we do here in Mexico, where we live. When my in-laws became sick with COVID-19 symptoms, one of my sisters-in-law immediately offered to be their full time nurse. We got oxygen tanks around and administered the medications our doctor prescribed. When dehydration became an issue, the red cross workers came to in-laws’ house to help with IVs for a small fee. Total home care was possible in a loving, relaxing family atmosphere. I believe that the fearless, loving care was a major factor in their rapid recovery. Above all, we praise our heavenly Father who answered ours prayers for healing.

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ne of the things that I miss, and there are several things that I miss, is laughter. The kind of laughter that brings tears to ones eyes, an aching side and possibly the loss of other body fluids as well. Those times when memories are shared with riotous laughter, those times when silliness reigns, fueled by giddy companions.

It isn’t quite the same to chuckle at a programed program, movies or old show. Though Tim Conway comes really close to making me laugh like that in the seclusion of my office room. (The dentist or the story of the elephants?

Close call on that.)

Rummaging in my memory bank, I rousted several oldies. Years ago, when I was a young-for-me-now fiftysomething, and old-for-the-young-teens-and-early-20s, Carol and I worked at a summer camp. We were kitchen staff, with a greater personal freedom than the campers or the counsellors. One supper, we overheard the young men staff discussing how they would be ordering in a pizza later that night. Well, Carol and I lay in wait, and as the pizza delivery staff was rounding the corner of the bunk house, in the dark, we ambushed him. Taken completely by surprise– mostly because the ambushers were “old” women, he lost his footing, and the pizza went sailing off into the path ahead of him. It landed upright and intact, no harm, no foul. The new respect that we gained in the eyes of the “kids” was worth the wait in the dark. Much laughter ensued and memories were made.

Another tale that still causes me to chuckle occurred when I was maybe 12 years old. Living in the country, few electronics, we made our own fun. Our closest neighbours had a fairly large family and one of the girls was just about my age. We would walk across the field or down the trail, spend time together, and then walk the other partly home before returning to our home. On this occasion, it was fall, after dark, and there was a field of sunflowers next to the lane. There, in the dark, we heard rustling in the drying stalks of the sunflowers. The noise increased in volume and drew ever nearer. Then, bursting into sight, astride the farm horse, was my friend’s older brother, now adding terrifying shrieks to his arrival. His howls now matched by ours! Thanks for the memories, brother Bill!

Playing hide and seek with my first grandchild– he was now about three, very articulate and concise. I had chosen a hiding place that defied his imagination. Resorting to gently calling his name when he was near, he located me, crouched within the confines of a unit that supported my doll house. With laughter, I exclaimed– I thought I would be here until I was old and grey! Looking at me, the lad replied– Grandma, you are old and grey! Not quite 50 and I was old and grey? Same lad that asked how many years older grandpa was than I. “A few.” “Numbers, grandma.”

“Nineteen.” “Grandma, that’s not a few”’ Look for laughter, it truly is a medicine.

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Truth that we need to hear

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n recent years, we have seen a revival of a TV game show that was popular in 1960s and ‘70s.

The show is called To Tell The Truth.

Its format has changed very little since it was first introduced. The host introduces three guests, each of whom claims to be the same person. Members of a celebrity panel are given a few minutes to question the guests, after which each votes for the guest he or she feels is the person they all claim to be. Sometimes they get it right, sometimes not.

The guest who actually is the person the panel is to identify is, according to the opening announcement, “the only one who is sworn to tell the truth.”

So– what about the other guests? Their answers are often very similar to, but not the truth; so it is up to the panel to determine who is telling the truth and who isn’t. That’s how the game is played.

That may work well for a game show, but it doesn’t work well in real life, espe-

Faithfully Yours

Neil Strohschein cially not in a crisis where the least amount of misinformation can affect the health of any one of us or, in extreme cases, cost one of us our life. In a life and death situation, we don’t want someone’s version of the truth. We want to hear the truth.

But for that to happen, several things are required.

First and foremost, we must be people who speak the truth at all times. If we do not know the answer to a question we are being asked, telling the truth means admitting that we don’t have that information.

If, for whatever reason, we are prohibited by law from answering a question, telling the truth means letting people know that we are not at liberty to disclose that information. In all other

Observation

By Addy Oberlin

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hen I looked out the window this morning, I was in awe about the pureness of the new snow that fell during the night. It also made me feel very thankful for having

a nice home to live in and before I finished breakfast, they were already cleaning the driveways and the street.

The chickadees were happy to have their breakfast from the bird feeder. Hard to

circumstances, we are to tell the truth– to answer questions honestly and factually to the best of our knowledge and recollection.

Second, we must tell the whole truth. Since COVID-19 began, I have relied on the daily media releases from our provincial government for my information. They share the facts I’m looking for. Some are encouraging, some aren’t. Every press release ends with this statement: “Case investigations continue and if a public health risk is identified, the public will be notified.”

Those words tell us three things– that every positive COVID-19 test is being investigated; that those who were in close contact with an infectious person have been notified and told believe I sat outside only two days ago.

It is March and soon, we will be sitting outside as much as we want and probably go indoors where the air conditioner is keeping us cool. Will we ever be satisfied and content?

Paul learned to be content in any and every situation (Philippians 4:12).

We can praise and thank

to self-isolate; and that if the contact was at a public event, a public notice will be given so that those who may have been at the same event can self-monitor.

Third, we are to “speak the truth in love” (see Ephesians 4:15). One of my father’s favourite sayings went like this: “Figures never lie; but some liars sure can figure.” That’s not how we are supposed to act.

When answering questions, we must resist the urge to manipulate our answers to hide our failures or give people false hope.

Finally, we must never assume that people can’t handle the truth. We can, even if the truth contains news we do not wish to hear.

What we can’t handle is people who keep information from us because they think we either can’t handle or can’t be trusted with it.

As citizens, we have every right to expect that those who lead us will give us honest and factual answers to our questions and they have every right to expect the same from us.

God as David did so many times in the Psalms and Daniel did when God gave him the answer to a mystery in a vision. The first thing he said in Daniel 2:20: “Praise be to the name of God forever and ever, wisdom and power are His.” Can we thank Him for His power and wisdom this week?

UGG grain elevator in Neepawa A wooden grain elevator in Neepawa, on the CNR Neepawa Subdivision, was built

by United Grain Growers in the summer of 1938 using, in part, lumber salvaged from an elevator torn down at Hallboro. Three annexes were built as emergency storage space in August and September 1940, during the Second World War, when Nazi submarines threatened grain shipments overseas. One of the wartime annexes was torn down in 1948, a second in 1978 and a third in 1980. A 75,000-bushel annex was constructed in 1958 and the 1938 elevator was renovated in 1971. A cribbed annex was built beside it in 1978.

The facility was demolished in November 2002. The concrete was used as fill at the local fairgrounds while the wood was hauled away. See more grain elevator history on Page 6 with Helen’s recipe.

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So-called ‘Covidiocy’ has saved lives In your Feb. 26, 2021 issue, letter writer Lenora Buffi challenged readers to do the math and compare our data with other countries. Rather than compare with other countries, I have chosen to compare our data with our immediate neighbour to the south, the state of North Dakota.

As a state overrun with Trump loyalists, North Dakota took no measures to contain the virus until they were overwhelmed with cases. As a result, they have recorded 1,475 deaths due to COVID-19 as of this date. Since the population of Manitoba is 1.811 times greater than that of North Dakota, it is obvious that if we had been as uncaring as ND, we would have experienced 1.811 times as many deaths, which would amount to 2,671.

As of Tuesday, Manitoba has recorded 898 deaths due to COVID-19, which is terrible, but 1,773 fewer than it would have been without “Covidiocy”.

Marshall Thompson Neepawa, MB

Ag Minister should resign immediately Premier Pallister, On Saturday, my friend had a heart attack. Our young neighbour can’t sleep. A worried widow cries when her kids are in bed. They are ranchers whose operations use leased Crown Land.

The devastation you and your government have caused to this small group of hardworking Manitobans is unconscionable. The budget will hardly be balanced on their backs, but their spirit and businesses will be broken.

I am calling for the immediate resignation of Minister of Agriculture, Blaine Pedersen. His lack of compassion and integrity should be an embarrassment to you.

He has virtually no communication with our Manitoba Beef Producers. He tries to bully the Keystone Agriculture Producers. He is fighting our federal Minister on Ag Stability. He does not respond to letters or phone calls to his office. He has a short fuse and talks to ranchers with disdain. He does not listen.

He is our advocate, but we do not trust him. He is a liar and a bully.

Crownland Modernization is an absolute fiasco. The human damages are just starting to be felt on the ground.

Please find someone more suitable to represent us.

Thank you Shelley Dyck Ste. Rose, MB

Privatization causes deregulation, higher prices Disturbing news from Texas recently, news which should resound with Manitobans. A “storm of the century” brought sub zero temperatures to the Gulf Coast. Power failures, burst water pipes and children dead in their beds from hypothermia.

Storms of the century now occur monthly around the globe, but climate change deniers quickly placed blame for the power failures on green energy, wind and solar power. One problem. These sources account for about 11 per cent of Texas power, but the power failure affected 25 per cent of power generation in the state, most of which come from gas or coal fired thermal generators. The thermals failed.

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Facebook isn’t our friend, but in this one case, it’s certainly not our enemy

Grain elevators I Elevators were a symbol of western Canada. In the 1930s, there were nearly 6,000 elevators marking the prairie landscape. Every village and town had its row of elevators that played a significant financial role in the life of a small town.

These sentinels could be seen for miles across the prairies, proudly proclaiming the agricultural community.

In 1885, the Canadian Pacific Railway was completed. It became easier to export the wheat, but still hard work to load the train. All the grain was bagged and had to be carried or trolleyed to a loading platform with a waiting box car along the main line. Every bag of grain was emptied by hand, which was backbreaking work.

Grain companies built f lat, wooden warehouses along the lines to store the grain.

Brookdale has the only remaining f lat grain warehouse in Manitoba.

This system of shipping grain was inefficient. Canadian Pacific Rail lines offered free leases of land to encourage the construction of elevators. CPR had stipulations; elevators about 50 to 60 feet high with 25,000-bushel capacity and elevating and loading machinery. Most elevators were constructed using crib-wall construction.

Cribbed walls are two-inch stacked planks, ranging from four to 10 inches wide and spiked together. When the wagon with grain came in to the elevator, it was weighed, the grain emptied into a pit and the wagon reweighed. Then a conveyor belt with cups (the leg) powered by a motor carried the grain up to a distributor that put the grain in the selected bin. Most elevators had between 12 to 16 bins of various sizes, which sloped to aid the grain f low. The whole system used the advantage of the f luidity of grain and gravity to move it easily. At the bottom of these bins are chutes and spouts that directed the grain into waiting railroad cars.

Niverville’s claim to fame was western Canada’s first elevator, built in 1878. It was an unusual circular structure, holding 25,000 bushels and was the only one of its kind. In 1900, there were 447 elevators in Manitoba, six of them were in the village of Franklin, which was situated on a main line. In the 1920s, farmers’ cooperatives also began to enter the business and many elevators bore the name of Pool or United Grain Growers. The elevators were a meeting place for farmers.

Over a cup of coffee with the grain agent, you would find out who had got hail and who bought a new tractor and complain about the weather. Often the farmer’s young sons hauled the grain to the elevator with the team and wagon. The elevator agents knew who the grain belonged to by recognizing the team of horses and not the boys driving them.

My husband, Allan, managed a National Grain elevator in Pope, Manitoba from 1966 to ‘68. His little elevator held 53,000 bushels of grain. Later in life, he was so impressed at the farmer’s new bins holding 50,000 bushels per bin. It was as much as his little elevator had held. Grain elevators are rapidly disappearing from the prairie landscape, replaced by large, inland terminals with names such as Viterra, Cargill and Richardson Pioneer. Inglis Manitoba has preserved five of these prairie icons and is now a notable tourist destination.

This recipe helps use some of the wonderful f lour made by our prairie wheat.

Enjoy these fresh pretzels.

Pretzels 1 cup warm water 3 Tbsp. oil-divided 1 Tbsp. sugar 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 cups f lour 1 package instant yeast

1 tsp. salt 1/4 cup baking soda 6 cups water 1 Tbsp. coarse salt

In a small bowl, mix together the water, 2 Tbsp. of the oil and the sugar. Mix 2 1/2 cups of the f lour with the yeast and salt in a bowl. Make a well in the center, add the water mixture. Mix and form into a dough. Add more f lour if the dough is too sticky. Knead the dough until smooth, about 5 to 6 minutes.

Lightly oil a bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a Dutch oven, combine the baking soda with the water. Bring to a boil; turn the heat down to low.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly f loured surface. Punch the dough down and cut the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll out each piece of dough into a 24-inch rope.

Gently dip each rope into the soda/water solution for 20 to 30 seconds. Any more than that and your pretzels could have a metallic taste. Let any excess liquid drip off, then form the dough into a pretzel shape directly on the prepared baking sheet (form a U-shape, then holding the ends of the rope, cross them over and under each other, making a twist in the center and press the ends onto the bottom of the pretzel).

Brush the tops of them with remaining oil and sprinkle evenly with the coarse salt. Bake until golden, 8 to 12 minutes.

can’t stand Facebook.

While many users of the networking platform are able to use it to great efficiency to keep in touch with friends and family, I think it has outlived its usefulness.

For me, Facebook is just the place to find out which relatives/former co-workers are unexpectedly racist or to quietly resent the fact that my friends are much better at vacationing than I am.

Those complaints, however, are more of a “me” problem. It’s not Facebook’s fault that I’m not very social with social media.

No, despite my own personal problems and opinions regarding Facebook, I’m here to defend the site against some of the slings and arrows hurled upon it, due to a recent legal fight with Australia. For the past few weeks, Australian legislators had been considering laws that would force digital giants into payment agreements, essentially requiring them to pay publishers when their articles are posted by users. Facebook responded to the action by just banning the viewing and sharing of Australian news. Now, blocking somebody on Facebook is a real “Richard” move at the best of times, but to do it to an entire country, now that feels like some next level pettiness.

The situation has since been resolved, as Facebook has agreed to a content deal, but I don’t think they should have caved on this for two reasons. Firstly, it now sets a precedent for other nations to follow, and secondly, Facebook, in this one case, is not the problem.

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Column like I see ‘em Eoin Devereux uneven rules on misinformation and hate speech being the worst examples. This content situation, however, falls upon the shoulders of news/media outlets.

The majority of news outlets frame this as a need to “pay for content,” with Facebook accused of, at best, using content without permission or regard for the creator and at worst, stealing said content.

But Facebook doesn’t “use” media content, they link to it. Those links then send the user to the media outlets’ pages, where their content is posted in full. Facebook, Twitter and Google, in this sense, are of benefit, driving people to those pages so that we can convert them into subscriptions or advertising sales.

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The argument from here by the media suggests that Facebook is using this ability to share news content as a selling point to advertisers…

Well yeah! But, they didn’t achieve that dominance by stealing ads or content. They did it by being better at shaping the narrative of value

to potential customers than media/news outlets can. It’s not Facebook’s fault that the news media is not very social with social media. Train your potential advertisers that seven shares, four likes and a comment is not blanket coverage. Showcase the value that your online presence creates. If media outlets want some of that sweet internet money, get better at internetting!

Media companies post their content publicly, on their own Facebook pages, specifically so that people can share it. And then they demand payment because Facebook is giving them free advertising? I dislike Facebook, but this decision from Australia is just internet extortion. Hey media, don’t blame Facebook because you can’t do your job…

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By Cpl. Jacob Stanton Spruce Plains RCMP

Town Council - Tuesday, Feb. 23

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press Minnedosa is hoping to see more provincial support for Evergreen Environmental Technologies’ (EET) gasification project.

On Feb. 23, Town Council formally requested the Manitoba government provide technical and financial assistance to the project, which has been in the works for several years.

In basis terms, gasification “burns” garbage and the resulting heat is used to heat buildings or generate steam to produce electricity.

The EET project is the first of its kind in the province, and would be a major step forward in establishing a cleaner, more efficient means of producing electricity. If successful, it would also have the ability to be replicated anywhere in Manitoba.

Evergreen Environmental Technologies is a regional solid waste disposal facility, which serves Carberry, Elton, Minnedosa, MintoOdanah, Neepawa and North Cypress-Langford.

The gasification project should be starting in the near future.

Mayor’s report Mayor Pat Skatch provided an update to council on recent meetings. These gatherings remain virtual, including an All-net presentation on cell phone application on Feb. 10; and an Association of Manitoba Municipalities (A M M ) Insurance presentation on Feb. 11. The mayor also reported that a letter of support has been written up

for the Squirrel Hills project in their application to the Building Sustainable Fund.

CAO report An item of note from CAO Cindy Marzoff at the most recent council meeting. Marzoff notified council that beginning on Friday. Feb. 19, water distribution had to be redirected from Water Treatment Plant One to Water Treatment Plant two, due to power surges. Manitoba Hydro reviewed the issue and indicated that they believed the problem is with the building and not related to Hydro equipment. An electrician is being brought in to look at the problem.

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•Service to Seniors have moved its base of operations to the 50 plus centre •The Minnedosa Library has received a $2,000 donation from Farm Credit Canada (FCC). It also indicated that Mar. 2 had been selected as its tentative re-opening date. The summer reading program will also hopefully restart this year.

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•Minnedosa Veterinary Board has budgeted an increase of two per cent for 2021. It has also reported that there are increasing amounts of customers coming from outside the area, including Brandon.

•The R.M.s of Elton and Whitehead have joined the Assiniboine West Watershed District. The District has noted that approximately $1.3 million will be spent on capital projects for 2021. The installing of three dams to the north of Minnedosa are currently part of that plan.

•Minnedosa Tourism reports that the walking tours have been well received.

The tourism committee is also looking at hosting movie nights for the summer.

•The Minnedosa Museum has noted that the Heritage Trust Fund has grown from $2,500 to over $21,000.

During the week of Feb. 22 to Feb. 28, Spruce Plains RCMP dealt with 53 police activities.

Feb. 22: RCMP responded to a structure fire in the RM of Minto-Odanah. All residents escaped without injury. Police were dispatched to a domestic assault in Minnedosa. One person was arrested and charged as a result. Police received a report of a missing person in the Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne. After extensive searching, the person was successfully located.

Feb. 23: RCMP received a report of identity fraud in the RM of North CypressLangford; there was insufficient evidence to proceed further.

Feb. 24: RCMP attended the scene of a single vehicle rollover in the RM of North Cypress-Langford. The driver received minor injuries and the vehicle was towed; icy road conditions were a contributing factor. Police responded to a commercial alarm at a business in Neepawa. Upon building inspection, the alarm was deemed false.

Feb. 25: RCMP responded to a breach of peace report in Neepawa. The person causing the disturbance was removed and returned home. Police received two reports of dangerous driving in the RM of Oakview. Patrols were made for both reports, but the vehicles could not be located.

Feb. 26: RCMP responded to a tractor fire in the RM of Rosedale; there were no reported injuries. Police assisted with a sudden death in Riding Mountain and

received a report of harassing communications in the Municipality of WestlakeGladstone.

Feb. 27: RCMP were dispatched to a residential fire in the RM of Minto-Odanah. There were no injuries, however, the entire home was considered a loss. Police attended the scene of single vehicle rollover in the RM of Minto-Odanah. The vehicle was towed and the driver was uninjured.

Feb. 28: RCMP responded to a vehicle fire in Minnedosa. There were no occupants in the vehicle at the time of the fire; the vehicle was deemed a total loss. Police conducted proactive traffic enforcement, engaging with several motorists.

RCMP conducted 25 traffic enforcement actions during this reporting period.

Public service announcement 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 204-476-7340 (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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110 years ago, Friday, March 3, 1911 R adcl i f fe, of f ic ia l Canadian executioner for over 20 years, is dead at Toronto.

T he far mers of Springfield are asking the Manitoba legislature for power to build and operate an electric railway.

Arden: Geo. Torrance, who died at Kelwood last Friday, was interred in the Arden cemetery on Sunday. Mr. Torrance was a brother of Mrs. McIntosh of that place. Rev. J. E. Lane officiated at the grave. Those attending from Kelwood were McIntosh brothers and Messrs. Neil and Mabley.

100 years ago, Friday, March 4, 1921 Winnipeg strike leaders were liberated from prison on Monday and three of them took their seats in Manitoba legislature. A demonstration in their honor in the board of trade building on Monday evening was attended by 6,000 people.

90 years ago, Friday, March 6, 1931 Mahatma Gandhi and Lord Irwin, viceroy of India, have at last come to an agreement upon formulas for the settlement of all points in the dispute which has kept India in turmoil for so long and caused an economic loss of millions of dollars.

80 years ago, Friday, March 7, 1941 Thousands of Canadian soldiers and airmen have landed safely at a British port, and have headed for camp to join their fellow countrymen in the defense of Britain.

Pte. T. C. Parker, of the Q. O. C. H., who is now overseas with the Canadian army, wishes to take this opportunity of thanking the town and the Business Girls’ Club for their kind remembrances received at Xmas.

70 years ago, Thursday, March 1, 1951 Mrs. Harriet Blackwell,

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84, wife of George A. Blackwell, of Neepawa, passed away at her home here on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

Mrs. Margaret Anne Campbell, 90, widow of the late Joseph James Campbell and a pioneer resident of Manitoba since 1888, died at her home here on Thursday, Feb. 22.

Michael Mikkelson, one of the first pioneer farmers of the Oberon district, died in Winnipeg on Friday, Feb. 23.

60 years ago, Friday, March 3, 1961 Neighbors and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Gutoski gathered in the Eden Community Hall Monday evening to honour them on the celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary which occurred Feb. 14.

50 years ago, Thursday, March 4, 1971 A model of the proposed addition to Neepawa District Memorial Hospital has been constructed by the architects and will soon be on display in Neepawa.

O n Fe b . 2 6 , t h e partnership of Kerry Horn, Eldon Kelm and Doug Fischer, which had operated a wood-working industry for one month, became incorporated as K.E.D. Industries Ltd. The new company is located in the former canvas works building across the highway from the airport property. They manufacture component parts for mobile homes and do custom work for other companies in the line of cabinets, coffee tables, drawers, trusses and headboards.

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Incompatibility, loss of affection or boredom may seem like good reasons for ending a marriage, but they alone don’t provide a legal basis for divorce.

You must have grounds under the Divorce Act. The most common grounds are adultery, cruelty and p er m a ne nt m a r r i a g e breakdown.

Neepawa’s Glen Newton won first place in the Open Men’s 1,500 meter race at the Brandon Optimist Indoor Track Meet at the Keystone Ventre last weekend. His time was 4:03:03. In the open 3,000 meter event, Glen nabbed second spot. Currently, Glen is a first year student at the University of Manitoba.

McCreary: An application to the Manitoba Telephone System was made to install a new phone system for volunteer firemen. The system, to be operated from the hospital, would ring fire messages directly into 20 telephones. Secretary Vinetta Hannabug said it probably will take more than a year to obtain and install the system.

30 years ago, Tuesday, March 5, 1991 Birthday celebrants at the party held Mar. 22 at McCreary-Alonsa Personal Care Home were Anna Christensen on her 96 years, Charles Oke on his 94 years and Margaret McLauchlin on her 88 years.

20 years ago, Monday, March 5, 2001 One of the two men who spearheaded a drive to locate Neepawa’s new

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Shawn Munro (front, centre) gazes happily at the $100 cheque he received as lucky winner of the Neepawa Natives silver dollar draw in 1981. The six year-old Neepawa lad was congratulated by Jerry Hueston, Natives club treasurer; Larry Evans, project co-ordinator and Glen Vanhove, team manager. Charlie Sneesby won the $10 consolation prize.

personal care home on the CN property says he’s “disappointed” the RHA chose to stick with the Westcreek development…

In January, [ Monty] Simon and Cecil Pittman presented the board with a 734-signature petition, along with a request to reconsider its decision to build the $1.5-million care home in the Westcreek Development.

Instead, the petitioners wanted the RHA to consider a plot of land owned by Canadian National adjacent to Highway 5 in Neepawa.

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RHA chairman Robert Buternowsky said while the board considered the petitioner’s request, the CN site wasn’t without problems.

There are presently two elevators on the site, although it isn’t known how long they will remain there.

In addition, a portion of the property is contaminated, meaning the soil would

have to be removed before any new construction could take place.

“The Westcreek site was chosen as most suitable, because it did meet our criteria,” Buternowsky said.

“Part of the problem with the CN site is that the whole thing isn’t for sale, and that restricts the design of the new structure as well as parking.”

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Beautiful Plains Teachers Association ratifies new collective agreement

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press Members of the Beautiful Plains Teachers Association (BPTA), have unanimously ratified a new collective agreement with the School Division. The teachers have been without any type of deal since June, 2018, so this two-year collective agreement is retroactive to that date. It includes a 1.6 per cent salary increase for the 2018-2019 year and a 1.4 per cent pay bump for 20192020. It also gives substitutes a three per cent increase at signing.

The BPTA agreement is notable because it is the first deal made in Manitoba since Bill 28 – The Public Services Sustainability Act (PSSA)– was passed by the provincial government in 2017. The PSSA mandated a two-year wage freeze for public-sector workers as each new collective agreement

The Neepawa Rotary club has hosted international guests for the second time in the span of a month. A pair of club members from Guatemala joined their Zoom meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 24, after a British Rotary member had spoken to the club only four weeks prior. Beatriz Aguilar and Selina Mejicanos, from Club Rotario Guatemala Norte, gave the Neepawa group an update on how their projects have been coming and how COVID-19 has affected their country.

Aguilar and Mejicanos, as well as their club, had a previous connection to Neepawa Rotary. Ron Nordstrom, one of the Neepawa members, was part of a six person team that went to Guatemala in 2017 as part of a Vocational Training Team. He was there for four weeks, working with teachers and students in a village called Joya Verde and the Guatemala Norte club hosted his team while they were there.

Helping development in a rural village The Guatemala Norte club has been working in Joya Verde for about 12 years, starting with building new washrooms and moving onto the school and a number of other projects. Aguilar noted that they were able to start projects in Joya Verde because of an initial $1,000 grant from a Canadian Rotary club.

Some of the projects Guatemala Norte has been able to do in Joya Verde, with support from Rotary programs and donations from Canadian and American clubs, included

Neepawa UCT supports local Salvation Army

was negotiated. Although the PSSA was never formally proclaimed, its effects were felt, as most employers followed the government’s direction to freeze wages.

Manitoba Teachers Society president James Bedford said that this deal is a turning point for collective agreements across the province.

“The Beautiful Plains agreement throws open the doors to collective bargaining between teachers and school boards, again,” said Bedford.

The Beautiful Plains Teachers Association represents 139 members across the Beautiful Plains School Division, which is based out of Neepawa and manages 15 institutions across the region.

It is expected that the School Division board of trustees will review and approve this new collective agreement during one of its meetings in March.

Neepawa Rotary Club meeting joined by Guatemala members

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building a new school, constructing a water treatment plant, helping locals build bathrooms for each housing lot, and providing continued support to the locals with training and kids’ recreational programs.

Aguilar noted that the bathroom units are the current project they’ve been working on.

So far, they’ve built around 55 units, with 52 more needed to supply one to every household that has connection to the sewage system.

“We’re very happy that we’re getting ahead in this project,” Aguilar expressed. “We really have to give a big thank-you to you [at the Neepawa Rotary Club], because without your help, we really couldn’t do a fraction of what we’re able to do with all your support.”

While the club has been making steady progress in the village of Joya Verde, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought a lot of challenges to the whole country. Mejicanos explained that most schools have closed due to COVID-19. The majority of the cities are in tighter lockdown, where the schools have to close, but in the rural areas where schools are allowed to be partially open, many don’t have the facilities needed to allow safe in-class learning, so they are closed anyway, with distance learning options in place. Mejicanos added that the economy as a whole has suffered, with an estimate that it will take until 2022 to recover to the state it was in pre-pandemic.

Despite COVID-19’s challenges, the Guatemala Norte club has been able to continue their work in Joya Verde, as many rural villages have been fortunate enough to have little exposure to the virus. The country as a whole, however, is just waiting until vaccinations come so they can start getting back to normal.

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On Feb. 4, Neepawa #924 UCT Council made a donation of $200 to the Neepawa Community Ministries Centre (the local Salvation Army branch). UCT appreciates all that they do in our community. Pictured, from left: Amanda Naughton-Gale accepts a cheque from Neepawa UCT secretary-treasurer, Ann Mandziuk.

Neepawa Chamber Shop Local Bingo

Week 3: This Week is all about the Food! Dine in, take out, cook at home, grocery shop, booze run, and kitchen ware.

If you need in out Chamber Members have it. You just need to know where to look.

Home & Agro, Gas & Groceries.

Show us your best So many great choices. sub this week while Upload your receipt you eat fresh. from CO-OP this week to win.

This business was a major sponsor of our newly named bike park.

What better way to kick off a weekend than with pizza.

Share that picture of your favorite meal from BP’s either dine in or take out.

Take a picture in front of the sign and follow them on social media.

Who knows you might be riding high on life!

Watch out for the exciting name change coming to a business downtown.

Did you know that Farmery opened up a second location in Neepawa this past year.

Shop local and post a picture of an item from their new store.

With the warmer weather this week what better way to Treat yourself…..

Don’t worry you can still “Shop Easy” Post a pic when your there.

Post a selfie with your cone, blizzard or Sunday from DQ. The Easter Bunny isn’t too far away now.

Hop into the Dollar Store with More to get your goodies while you can.

Post a pic of what the Easter Bunny got.

Always famous for their daily specials.

Take of picture of your take out to show your support.

Don’t be a Chicken!

Take a selfie of you in front of Trail Meats.

Make sure you tag them on Facebook and Neepawa Chamber.

It’s been a long 2021 already.

Swing by the LC to stock up and post pics of your fav cocktail.

We all need new ideas now!

Lions, and Tigers, and Nope, that’s it.

Just Giant Tiger.

Check out what they have in stock before Carole Baskin beats you there.

Show us that Receipt.

Step 1: Make sure to follow Neepawa Chamber on Facebook/ Instagram Step 2: Take a photo and uploaded it to Facebook/Instagram tag us @neepawachamber and use #neepawachamber Step 3: Complete the full Bingo card, take a picture and uploaded using #neepawachamber for an extra entry.

For a square with logo, you can take a selfie outside the building and tag the corresponding business on social media and share with Neepawa Chamber at @neepawachamber

You just need to complete 1 square to be entered into the weekly draw. Complete the full bingo sheet each week will get you an extra entry. All weekly entries will be entered into the Grand Prize Draw. Make sure to play each week to maximize your entries.

Great Prizes to be won such as gifts cards and merchandise from our Chamber members! Make sure you get out there and show your support for our Local Business.

Weekly Featured Chamber members: Boston Pizza, Chicken Corral, House of Hygantes Foods, Hylife Foods, Manitoba Liquor Commission, Neepawa Dairy Queen, Neepawa Gladstone Co-op Ltd, Neepawa FreshMart, Neepawa Subway, Tim Hortons, Trail Meats, Farmery Estate Brewery, Giant Tiger, Your Dollar Store With More

Pharmacy Awareness Month

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Recognition to those that can read the chicken scratch on your prescription

Pharmacy Awareness Month turning focus to appreciation Submitted Canadian Pharmacists Association Pharmacy Awareness Month, the annual national campaign that shines a spotlight on all things pharmacy, is moving from “awareness” to “appreciation” this March, to better reflect and celebrate the extraordinary role pharmacists play in health care, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Staying open and accessible throughout the pandemic, the pharmacy community stepped up like never before to answer questions, allay concerns, provide additional health care services and give a record number of flu shots, all the while putting in the necessary procedures to protect their staff and patients,” says Christina Tulk, Chair, Canadian Pharmacists Association.

Tulk, a frontline pharmacist in Corner vaccinations, providing medication manageBrook, NL, has seen firsthand the extra- ment services and assessing and prescribing ordinary efforts demonstrated by pharma- for minor ailments and conditions, there are cists over the past year. “The profession has more reasons than ever to celebrate the pharreally shown that it is up to the task during macy profession, highlight the health care this unprecedented time and I could not services now offered at the pharmacy and be prouder encourage to be a pharto It’s time to celebrate the work of Canadians macist. thank their pharmacy professionals for the role p h a r m a c y “A s k ey members of professional. they play, day in, day out. health care This March teams slated 2 0 2 1 , l e t ’s to administer the COVID-19 vaccine– the celebrate and appreciate the pharmacy largest public health mobilization of its type professionals who have been there for Canin Canadian history– it’s time to celebrate adians throughout the pandemic. the work of pharmacy professionals for the Keep an eye on www.pharmacists.ca/ role they play, day in, day out,” added Tulk. pam for more info and resources about From renewing prescriptions, delivering #PAM2021.

“

Thank You

We wish to thank all of our customers who have co-operated with our efforts to keep our staff and clients safe during the COVID pandemic. With the arrival of more infectious variants in Manitoba we will continue to take any further steps we can to enhance the safety of our clients and our team.

We remind you that you can help us by: 1) Phoning in (204-476-2315) your prescription numbers for repeats so we can have them ready when you arrive. (In our case it is a six digit number on the top left hand corner of the label and starts with a six). Please do not bring us empty bottles, we just need the prescription number and your name to find your prescription.

2) Always wearing a mask in our store. The mask must cover your nose and mouth.

3) Not entering our pharmacy if you have any possible symptoms of COVID, your “bubble” includes someone who has those symptoms, you or members of your “bubble” have tested positive for COVID, or you or members of your “bubble” are awaiting COVID testing results. You can knock on our window or phone us for curb side service. We also deliver in town free of charge.

4) Keeping 6 ft (2m) away from our team members and other clients while in the pharmacy.

5) Respecting our maximum capacity of 6 customers in the store at any time.

6) Staying on your side of the Plexiglas physical barriers we have erected to protect our clients and our team and not go around them to speak with team members.

We may have to add to or change these guidelines from time to time. We ask that you respect our rules and follow any instructions from our team members.

Our goal is to keep everyone safe.

We are honored by your trust in us and we are looking forward to serving you.

Neepawa Pharmacy

A-225 Ellen St. Neepawa, MB 204-476-2315 Toll Free 1-888-476-3828

”

About the Canadian Pharmacists Association The Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) is the uniting national voice of pharmacy and the pharmacist profession in Canada. As pharmacists undertake an enhanced role in the delivery of health care services, CPhA ensures that the profession is recognized as a national leader in health care, influencing the policies, programs, budgets and initiatives affecting the profession and the health of Canadians.

Every year, Pharmacy Awareness Month is celebrated in Canada in March.

This year, the Canadian Pharmacists A ssociation is shif ting focus from awareness to appreciation.

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Reischek Pharmacy MINNEDOSA Prepared to make the difference!

We offer the convenience of free delivery to McCreary, Alonsa, Glenella, Kelwood, Riding Mountain and Laurier 607 Burrows Road, McCreary, MB 204-835-2449 www.reischekpharmacy.ca

Mountain Park Pharmacy 47 Main St. West Erickson,MB

204-636-2361

Filling your health care needs!

Falk Pharmacy

135 Main Street Carberry, MB

204-834-2426

PHARMACY

PRESCRIPTIONS GIFTWARE • CARDS CLOTHING

77 Main Street South ~ 204-867-2071

For all your Pharmaceutical Needs and Much More!

Free delivery to: Waterhen, Rorketon, Ochre River, Ste. Rose, Skownan, Crane River, Ebb and Flow, Alonsa, Laurier and Silver Ridge Blister packing services • Blood pressure testing

STE ROSE PHARMACY

P.O. Box 250, 610 Central Ave. Ste. Rose, MB. R0L 1S0 Phone: 204-447-2878 • Fax: 204-447-3424

At Harris Pharmacy we are celebrating

Pharmacy Awareness Month Helpful tips for your visit to our pharmacy Are you not sure which over the counter medication to select?

Our pharmacists are happy to help you select the correct over the counter medication, natural health products or vitamins for your current condition. We are here to ensure you get the best product and that it doesn’t interact with your prescription medication.

Do you have a medicine cabinet full of old medication you aren’t sure what to do with?

To ensure medical waste is disposed of safely we take back expired medication, syringes and used needles.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the number of prescriptions you are on?

Our pharmacy team is happy to make you customized blister packs to make things easier for you. This service is provided at no extra cost.

Do you have no refills left on your prescription and you can’t get in to see your doctor?

The pharmacy staff can often assist you in this situation by faxing a request to your doctor for a new prescription. However, to allow your doctor time to complete your request we ask that you please notify us a minimum of 7 days in advance.

In some circumstances the pharmacist can provide you with a ONE TIME ONLY 1 month continued care or emergency supply of your prescription. There are numerous exceptions to this such as all narcotics, many medications used for sleep and anxiety and prescriptions filled at another pharmacy.

Do you not want to wait for your prescription order?

You can phone in your prescription order in advance to 204-476-2888. The most convenient way to do this is by reading us your “RX” number which is printed in the top left hand corner of your prescription bottle.

You can also place your order electonically with our RX2GO app.

Are you needing a medication or vaccine administered that requires injection?

All the pharmacists at Harris Pharmacy are trained to administer medication by injection.

However, most medications and vaccines do still require that you have a valid prescription from your doctor first. Also, to have an injection done you must schedule an appointment with our pharmacy department.

The staff at Harris Pharmacy is here to help you with all your healthcare needs.

Please contact us if you have any questions about your medication or any of the services we offer.

Harris Pharmacy

424 Mountain Ave. Neepawa

476-2888 or 476-3157

Pharmacy Awareness Month

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NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS MARCH 5, 2021 11

Recognition to those that can read the chicken scratch on your prescription

Pharmacy Awareness Month turning focus to appreciation Submitted Canadian Pharmacists Association Pharmacy Awareness Month, the annual national campaign that shines a spotlight on all things pharmacy, is moving from “awareness” to “appreciation” this March, to better reflect and celebrate the extraordinary role pharmacists play in health care, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Staying open and accessible throughout the pandemic, the pharmacy community stepped up like never before to answer questions, allay concerns, provide additional health care services and give a record number of flu shots, all the while putting in the necessary procedures to protect their staff and patients,” says Christina Tulk, Chair, Canadian Pharmacists Association.

Tulk, a frontline pharmacist in Corner vaccinations, providing medication manageBrook, NL, has seen firsthand the extra- ment services and assessing and prescribing ordinary efforts demonstrated by pharma- for minor ailments and conditions, there are cists over the past year. “The profession has more reasons than ever to celebrate the pharreally shown that it is up to the task during macy profession, highlight the health care this unprecedented time and I could not services now offered at the pharmacy and be prouder encourage to be a pharto It’s time to celebrate the work of Canadians macist. thank their pharmacy professionals for the role p h a r m a c y “A s k ey members of professional. they play, day in, day out. health care This March teams slated 2 0 2 1 , l e t ’s to administer the COVID-19 vaccine– the celebrate and appreciate the pharmacy largest public health mobilization of its type professionals who have been there for Canin Canadian history– it’s time to celebrate adians throughout the pandemic. the work of pharmacy professionals for the Keep an eye on www.pharmacists.ca/ role they play, day in, day out,” added Tulk. pam for more info and resources about From renewing prescriptions, delivering #PAM2021.

“

Thank You

We wish to thank all of our customers who have co-operated with our efforts to keep our staff and clients safe during the COVID pandemic. With the arrival of more infectious variants in Manitoba we will continue to take any further steps we can to enhance the safety of our clients and our team.

We remind you that you can help us by: 1) Phoning in (204-476-2315) your prescription numbers for repeats so we can have them ready when you arrive. (In our case it is a six digit number on the top left hand corner of the label and starts with a six). Please do not bring us empty bottles, we just need the prescription number and your name to find your prescription.

2) Always wearing a mask in our store. The mask must cover your nose and mouth.

3) Not entering our pharmacy if you have any possible symptoms of COVID, your “bubble” includes someone who has those symptoms, you or members of your “bubble” have tested positive for COVID, or you or members of your “bubble” are awaiting COVID testing results. You can knock on our window or phone us for curb side service. We also deliver in town free of charge.

4) Keeping 6 ft (2m) away from our team members and other clients while in the pharmacy.

5) Respecting our maximum capacity of 6 customers in the store at any time.

6) Staying on your side of the Plexiglas physical barriers we have erected to protect our clients and our team and not go around them to speak with team members.

We may have to add to or change these guidelines from time to time. We ask that you respect our rules and follow any instructions from our team members.

Our goal is to keep everyone safe.

We are honored by your trust in us and we are looking forward to serving you.

Neepawa Pharmacy

A-225 Ellen St. Neepawa, MB 204-476-2315 Toll Free 1-888-476-3828

”

About the Canadian Pharmacists Association The Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) is the uniting national voice of pharmacy and the pharmacist profession in Canada. As pharmacists undertake an enhanced role in the delivery of health care services, CPhA ensures that the profession is recognized as a national leader in health care, influencing the policies, programs, budgets and initiatives affecting the profession and the health of Canadians.

Every year, Pharmacy Awareness Month is celebrated in Canada in March.

This year, the Canadian Pharmacists A ssociation is shif ting focus from awareness to appreciation.

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Reischek Pharmacy MINNEDOSA Prepared to make the difference!

We offer the convenience of free delivery to McCreary, Alonsa, Glenella, Kelwood, Riding Mountain and Laurier 607 Burrows Road, McCreary, MB 204-835-2449 www.reischekpharmacy.ca

Mountain Park Pharmacy 47 Main St. West Erickson,MB

204-636-2361

Filling your health care needs!

Falk Pharmacy

135 Main Street Carberry, MB

204-834-2426

PHARMACY

PRESCRIPTIONS GIFTWARE • CARDS CLOTHING

77 Main Street South ~ 204-867-2071

For all your Pharmaceutical Needs and Much More!

Free delivery to: Waterhen, Rorketon, Ochre River, Ste. Rose, Skownan, Crane River, Ebb and Flow, Alonsa, Laurier and Silver Ridge Blister packing services • Blood pressure testing

STE ROSE PHARMACY

P.O. Box 250, 610 Central Ave. Ste. Rose, MB. R0L 1S0 Phone: 204-447-2878 • Fax: 204-447-3424

At Harris Pharmacy we are celebrating

Pharmacy Awareness Month Helpful tips for your visit to our pharmacy Are you not sure which over the counter medication to select?

Our pharmacists are happy to help you select the correct over the counter medication, natural health products or vitamins for your current condition. We are here to ensure you get the best product and that it doesn’t interact with your prescription medication.

Do you have a medicine cabinet full of old medication you aren’t sure what to do with?

To ensure medical waste is disposed of safely we take back expired medication, syringes and used needles.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the number of prescriptions you are on?

Our pharmacy team is happy to make you customized blister packs to make things easier for you. This service is provided at no extra cost.

Do you have no refills left on your prescription and you can’t get in to see your doctor?

The pharmacy staff can often assist you in this situation by faxing a request to your doctor for a new prescription. However, to allow your doctor time to complete your request we ask that you please notify us a minimum of 7 days in advance.

In some circumstances the pharmacist can provide you with a ONE TIME ONLY 1 month continued care or emergency supply of your prescription. There are numerous exceptions to this such as all narcotics, many medications used for sleep and anxiety and prescriptions filled at another pharmacy.

Do you not want to wait for your prescription order?

You can phone in your prescription order in advance to 204-476-2888. The most convenient way to do this is by reading us your “RX” number which is printed in the top left hand corner of your prescription bottle.

You can also place your order electonically with our RX2GO app.

Are you needing a medication or vaccine administered that requires injection?

All the pharmacists at Harris Pharmacy are trained to administer medication by injection.

However, most medications and vaccines do still require that you have a valid prescription from your doctor first. Also, to have an injection done you must schedule an appointment with our pharmacy department.

The staff at Harris Pharmacy is here to help you with all your healthcare needs.

Please contact us if you have any questions about your medication or any of the services we offer.

Harris Pharmacy

424 Mountain Ave. Neepawa

476-2888 or 476-3157

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE BEAUTIFUL PLAINS MUSEUM

Top: Pictured is the 1943 Grad class of the Neepawa Hospital training program. The group was photographed on the hospital grounds. From left to right are: Evelyn Crookshanks, Idella Pearson, Jean Delgetty, Elizabeth Foxton and Mary Brownlee. Bottom: The Neepawa Hospital and Nurse’s Home as it appeared around 1933.

Contributors towards obtaining a hospital in Neepawa included: John A. Davidson, J. J. Hamilton, J. H. Howden and more. The municipalities of Rosedale, Langford and Lansdowne also contributed.

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press Enthusiasm towards getting a hospital established in Neepawa truly took hold in 1903. Following community efforts to put money together, a total of approximately $12,000 was raised. A site on the north-east corner of town on a knoll overlooking the Whitemud River was selected by the committee.

Plans for construction went ahead, with some changes to the desired plan.

Originally, the plans had called for a main building with two wings, but there was not enough money to carry this out. To compromise, the main building plans proceeded and any additional wings would be added later. The soil was broken in July, 1903. On Feb. 8, 1904, the Manitoba Legislature passed an act incorporating the Neepawa General Hospital. A few months later, the first patient ( John Fallon, of Birnie) was ad-

mitted on May 24 by Dr. I. I. McInnis, who was the physician-in-charge. The training of student nurses began that same year, the f irst class consisting of Christina M. McConnell, Bertha Rowland and Maggie Lamb, with Mrs. Snider as the superintendent.

Student nurses were housed on the fourth floor of the hospital until 1920, when the Nurse’s Home was completed. The addition had been proposed in August of 1919 by the Victory Loan Committee, under the chairmanship of J. A. Clare. An additional wing was added to the Hospital in

1926 and the Nurse’s Home in 1936.

Nurse training programs were eventually discontinued, coming to an end in 1945. It was later decided that the Nurse’s Home be sold and moved off-site, if possible. This venture proved too difficult and the building was demolished in 1980.

By the late ‘40s, the hospital portion had become obsolete. The hospital committee sought the establishment of a new hospital to replace it, and serve as a war memorial. The new development opened on June 21, 1951 and operated for 20

years before factors such as technological developments made renovation necessary.

Three quarters of a million dollars later, the renovated space was opened on June 9, 1973.

Note: This information was culminated from “Neepawa Land of Plenty 1883-1983 Heritage.”

The importance of customer reviews

Submitted The Better Business Bureau

There’s an underlying current that sweeps through customers’ minds and directly impacts companies’ success. It’s not always top of mind when customers think about why they made a particular purchase or when owners think about how they run their business, but it’s integral to both these things.

This underrated but important factor? Customer reviews.

Customer reviews allow consumers to check the credibility of a company or the authenticity of their products before they buy. Reviews help people understand what kind of company they’re doing business with, and give information that an advertisement does not.

Reviews allow companies with quality products and good customer service to stand out. For small companies, this is especially important, as it gives them an edge to compete with big box stores and companies with higher brand recognition.

Removing the f laws But there’s a problem with customer reviews. The quality control on reviews themselves is often lacklustre, allowing some companies to delete bad ones, to generate fake positive reviews and to face unwarranted backlash.

The BBB believes in ethics and fairness. With this in mind, the non-profit corporation has designed a review system that removes some of the f laws from the typical review system. The BBB vets every review it receives and challenges the identity of the person who submits it to weed out fake feedback. It gives the business an opportunity to respond to see if there’s a misunderstanding that can be easily resolved.

In some cases, reviewers take to the internet with a gripe without first allowing a company to correct its mistake.

In other cases, there’s a simple misunderstanding.

For example, a business owner once discovered that his customers were complaining online that the motion sensor on his product had a delayed response. He says that once he was able to explain the reason for the delay feature, customers were grateful for it.

The BBB also uses the reviews it receives to launch investigations into businesses, should the reviews warrant it. It gives them valuable information on what’s going on in the marketplace, so they can work to make it a more fair, equitable place for both consumers and companies.

To use the BBB’s review system to get a less biased, more accurate representation of a product, service, or company, visit www.bbb.org and www.bbbreview.us/

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Carberry United Church Here and members meet new minister there

•By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press

Excerpts from Carberry Town Council Zoom meeting Feb. 9: Rubin Hoffmann shared his plan for the lot on the corner of Toronto Street and 2nd Avenue. It will be a two-storey four-plex with two suites up and two suites down. Each will have two bedrooms and be 1,100 square feet.

First and second reading of the new Indemnity Schedule for the mayor and councillors to take effect Mar. 14.

Apr. 13, there will be a public meeting to discuss the proposed Vacant and Derelict Building Bylaw. You may contact the Town Office for more info.

Rakowski Cartage and Demolition, of Winnipeg, were granted permission to demolish 41 Main Street.

A John Deere machine with broom, snow blower, blade, spreader and mowing deck attachments was purchased.

The doctor’s suite tender was awarded to Lions Estates.

Residents are encouraged to use census.gc.ca to register for the new census update.

Grants are based on the census.

John McEntee will be the project manager as 44 Main Street renovations start for the new Town Office about Mar. 1.

Sandra Schmirler Day was held Sunday, Feb. 20 at the Scotties Tournament and about $700,000 was raised for neo-natal hospital equipment. Skip, Rachel Homan, who is eight months pregnant with her second child, supported the cause by stating how valuable this

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equipment was for her first born.

Curl Manitoba and chairman, Rob Van Kommer, have confirmed that the 2022 Manitoba Scotties Tournament of Hearts will be held in Carberry beginning Dec. 14, 2021 with 12 rinks participating. The Scotties are being held earlier due to the Olympic trials. Four, maybe five of the rinks which played in Calgary will probably be in Carberry for the event.

• Much of the world has suffered hardships over the past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some vaccines have been developed to help curb the surge. Until recently, we have depended on the small country of Belgium as our vaccine source. There have been hundreds of deaths and many lost jobs in Canada. Tremendous debts have been incurred trying to cope with the situation.

Manitoba has recently purchased two million doses of the vaccine from Providence Therapeutics, an Alberta Company. This amounts to $36 million at $18 per dose. Our premier stated that the United States pays between $24 and $35, depending on the manufacturer, and the European Union is paying between $18 and $22 per dose.

By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press

Carberry United Church folks were excited to meet their new minister, Emma Seamone, online at the AGM Sunday, Feb. 21.

Currently, Emma is in her fifth year of the Masters of Divinity program at the Atlantic School of Theology in Halifax. This is a co-op program involving classes and work experience. She has been preaching at three rural communities each Sunday for five years.

In one, they have no piano or choir, but sing a capella.

She and her husband, Jason, who will graduate from the University of New Brunswick (St. John) with a degree in Communications, live in St. Stephen, New Brunswick.

Emma grew up in Wallace (a lobster fishing community) and graduated from Pugwash District High School. Pugwash is near the Confederation Bridge, which connects Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. This was followed up by a four year science degree, majoring in Environmental Issues at Acadia (Wolfville, Nova Scotia). Mrs. Seamone is a soprano who loves to sing and did tour England and

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Emma Seamone, new Carberry United Church minister, and her husband Jason, at the Bay of Fundy.

Scotland in 2006 as a member of the Acadia Chapel Choir. While at Acadia, she spent four months in 2008 at the Brandon Research Station. This was a great summer, as she learned much about cereal crops and the Westman area.

Our new minister wanted to settle in a small rural town and is interested in getting involved with com-

munity activities.

Swimming, camping, Girl Guides activities, where she was both a member and a leader, are some of her interests. Creative writing and drama are other assets. An adventuresome young lady, as a 14-year-old, Emma spent three weeks in China visiting her grandmother, who was teaching English.

Then, as an 18-year-old, she returned to China to teach English for four months so her grandmother could holiday.

Emma and Jason will celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary June 25 and are arriving in Carberry on July 1, after which they will quarantine for two weeks.

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Thank you to those for your many acts of kindness..... prayers, inquiries whether by phone, email or in person.

Thank you for your get well cards and delicious food.

Kindness is a great healer.

May God richly bless each and every one of you. Pat Gawaziuk

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings postponed. Call 204-841-0002 _____________________ _Arden Hall, cap. 255. Park, 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 application 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

Apartment for rent. Bri-Mont apartments, 331 Mountain Avenue. Phone 204-8412006

Crisis Pregnancy Centre Winnipeg: Need to talk? Call our free help line, 1-800-6650570 or contact our Westman office: 204-727-6161

WILSON-LEES VALUE ADDED BULL SALE, Friday April 2 - 2:00 pm at the Right Cross Sale Facility in Kisbey, SK. Offering a tremendous group of Hereford yearling and 2 year old bulls. All bulls are semen tested, vet inspected. Volume discounts and delivery available. For a catalogue or more info contact T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online at www.

BuyAgro.com, watch & bid online at www.DLMS.ca (PL #116061)

C2 Charolais Annual Bull & Female Sale, Wednesday March 31 - 1:00 pm at the farm, La Riviere, MB. Selling 40 yearling Charolais bulls as well as select Purebred & commercial heifers. For a catalogue or more information contact Jeff at 204-2424448 or T Bar C Cattle Co. at 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online at www.

BuyAgro.com, and on sale day watch & bid online at www.DLMS.ca. (PL#116061)

Obituary

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

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Driver for a senior for shopping, also moving, have own vehicle. Call 431-729-3429

Meyers Auctions & Appraisals. Call Brad at 368-2333. www.meyersauctions.com

Barry Otis Gilman

1936 ~ 2021 On Sunday, Feb. 21, at Third Crossing Manor in Gladstone, MB, Barry Otis Gilman passed away peacefully at the age of 84.

Barry was born in Winnipeg, MB, Nov. 2, 1936, son of Otis and Nancy Gilman.

Barry farmed the family farm in Gladstone, raising registered cattle until retirement.

Barry was an avid supporter of the community. He was an active member of the United Church, Agricultural Society, Elks, Gladstone Auction Mart, Austin Threshermen's Reunion. Barry was always involved in raising money for community projects. He always enjoyed auction sales and had interest in railroad memorabilia. Barry was a kind, gentle man and a friend to many.

Barry is survived by his brother Ronald (Angela), brother-in-law Joe Forster and nieces and nephews.

Barry was predeceased by parents Otis and Nancy Gilman, sister Marjorie (Scott), sister Audrey (Forster), brother Gordon, sister-in-law Marion (Gilman), brotherin-law Bob (Scott), niece Wenda (Mutch).

A Family Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Stars Ambulance or a charity of choice.

"Deep in our heart, memories are kept Of a beloved Brother, Uncle we will never forget".

Clarke’s Funeral Home Gladstone/MacGregor in care of arrangements.

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In Memory

For Sale

Bob Richardson One year ago March 9, 2020 I lost my soul mate and the love of my life. As I walk alone I was supposed to spend the rest of my life with you but then I realized you spent the rest of your life with me. I know you loved me till the day God took you home and will keep loving me as I will you and someday we will be together again.

Love you always and never forgotton.

Isabelle and families

LAND FOR SALE

Crop land for sale north of Gladstone West half of 9-16-11

Call Ron at 204-386-2347

Notice

Budget Bee Boxes

Unpainted $10.72

Painted $12.96 Bee Boxes come Assembled

titus WeBer Hwy 16 West of Gladstone, north 1 mile at Co-op Fertilizer, 1/2 mile east, 1/4 mile north

Land for Sale

In Memoriam

Nancy Ritchey

March 30, 1950 - March 10, 2014

NW 34 – 17 – 11

Life appears to move on, yet in an instant memories weave their way in and you’re here.

In the Municipality of Westlake-Gladstone.

We know you’re watching and smiling down.

Miss you always.

Allan Jodi, James, Kodi, Letti, Orion Kristy, Nat, Callan, Jayce, Adaline

Contact 204-386-2164 or 204-841-8440.

Any or highest offer may not be accepted.

John (Jack) Richard Rink

Tender

FOR SALE BY TENDER Lot 1, Block 7, Plan 545 – Roll 49800 in the Village of Kelwood The Council of the R. M. of Rosedale is accepting bids for the purchase of the lot listed above in the Village of Kelwood.

• Building construction must commence within one year of purchase of property.

• The successful bidder is required to have all permits (building) in place with the Neepawa & Area Planning District prior to the work commencing • Purchaser to pay all legal and transfer costs.

45400.000

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ROSEDALE FOR SALE BY TENDER Lots 3/4, 3 & 4 Plan 5036 – Roll 52600, 52650 & 52700 in the Village of Kelwood The Council of the R. M. of Rosedale is accepting bids for the purchase of the lots listed above in the Village of Kelwood.

• Building construction must commence within one year of purchase of property.

• The successful bidder is required to have all permits (building) in place with the Neepawa & Area Planning District prior to the work commencing • Purchaser to pay all legal and transfer costs.

Hall Ave.

52650.00

Young Ave. 52700.00

Please contact the municipal office at 204-476-5414 or email rosedale@mts.net for more information.

The R.M. of Rosedale must receive written bids by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Highest or any bid not necessarily accepted.

Tenders must be submitted to: R.M. of Rosedale Box 100, Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0

Mountain Ave.

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ROSEDALE

Mountain Ave.

November 20, 1953 - February 22, 2021 It is with great sadness to announce the sudden passing of Jack on February 22, 2021 at the age of 67 years at the Neepawa Hospital.

Jack was born on November 20, 1953 at the Gladstone Hospital to George and Mary Rink - a brother to Pat, Terrance, Debbie and Wendy.

Jack grew up on a farm in the Blake District, where he attended schooling for his early years, later moving to Gladstone, where he met the love of his life, Cathy.

Together, they lived in Gladstone and were married on August 11, 1976. They were blessed with three children.

Jack and brother Terrance owned their own business (Rink Construction), where they serviced the Gladstone area for many years, until his brother lost his battle to cancer.

Later in life, Jack and Cathy got into cattle farming where they spent time calving, tinkering and being with each other. After 36 years of marriage, Jack lost the love of his life Cathy to cancer.

Jack had a witty sense of humour. He enjoyed reminiscing of the old cars he had and should have kept and started to restore his older mustang. It was not uncommon to see him cruising in his newer mustang.

Jack also loved to spend time with his grandchildren.

Left to cherish his memory are his children Jason, Jeff (Kristen), and Jenilee (Duane); his grandchildren Isaac, Caleb, Denae, Gianna, Liam, Jaxen, Terrence, and Jenelle; his sisters Pat, Debbie (Dave), and Wendy; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Interment at the Gladstone Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Neepawa Palliative Care in Jack’s name.

Clarke's Funeral Home Gladstone/MacGregor in care of arrangements.

52600.00

Please contact the municipal office at 204-476-5414 or email rosedale@mts.net for more information.

The R.M. of Rosedale must receive written bids by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Highest or any bid not necessarily accepted.

Tenders must be submitted to: R.M. of Rosedale Box 100, Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION Kindergarten Registration for the 2021 Fall Term will be held during the regular school hours between March 1 and March 26, 2021 at the following schools: Alonsa School Tele # 204-767-2168 Glenella School Tele # 204-352-4253 Ste. Rose School Tele # 204-447-2088 McCreary School Tele # 204-835-2083 We are once again proud to offer a Full-Time Kindergarten Program. All children born on or before December 31, 2016 are eligible to register.

To register you will need to bring your child’s Manitoba Health PHIN# and one of the following: Birth Certificate, Baptismal certificate, Certificate of live birth, Health card or Statutory declaration.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call your school today.

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION École Laurier French Immersion Inscription à la maternelle Kindergarten Registration L’inscription à la maternelle à temps plein aura lieu du 1 mars au 26 mars, 2021.

Tous les enfants qui sont nés avant le 31 décembre, 2016 sont admissibles. Veuillez apporter à l’école, votre carte d’immatriculation ainsi qu’un des suivants : le certificat de naissance de votre enfant, le certificat de baptême, une déclaration de naissance vivante ou une déclaration solennelle.

Nous sommes une école d`immersion française, la pré-maternelle à la 8ième année, et nous offrons une excellente éducation dans les deux langues officielles.

Full Time French Immersion Kindergarten registration will take place from March 1 to March 26, 2021.

All children born on or before December 31, 2016 are eligible to register. To register you will need to bring in your child’s Manitoba Health PHIN# and one of the following: Birth Certificate, Baptismal certificate, Certificate of live birth, Health card or Statutory declaration. We are a Jr. K-8 French Immersion school and provide an excellent education in both official languages. École Laurier Laurier, Manitoba 204-447-2068

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Help Wanted Jarvis Trucking Ltd,

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

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

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

invites applications for

Gladstone, MB.

Ste. Rose School

Band/Music (.5) and Middle Years Full Time Term Teacher September 7, 2021 – June 30, 2022 Applications close at noon on Friday, March 19, 2021.

For more information Contact Rhonda Buchanan Submit letter of application and resume to: rbuchanan@trsd.ca or Rhonda Buchanan, Principal Ste. Rose School Box 129, Ste. Rose, MB R0L 1S0 Phone 447-2088, Fax 447-2457

Notice No. 21/37

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ROSEDALE RESOLUTION OF COUNCIL DATE PASSED: February 12, 2021 MOVED BY: Councillor B. Fleger SECONDED BY: Councillor R. Scott

WHEREAS In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Statistics Canada has adapted to ensure that the 2021 Census is conducted throughout the country in the best possible way, using a safe and secure approach.

AND WHEREAS encouraging residents to complete the census will have a direct impact on gathering the data needed to plan, develop and evaluate programs and services such as schools, daycare, family services, housing, emergency services, roads, public transportation and skills training for employment.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Rural Municipality of Rosedale supports the 2021 Census, and encourages all residents to complete their census questionnaire online at www.census.gc.ca. Accurate and complete census data support programs and services that benefit our community.

CARRIED M. Porrok - Reeve Certified a true and correct copy passed in Council duly assembled this 12th day of February, 2021

Classified Ad Deadline Tuesday Noon

Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines.

Although all applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

Onanole Home Hardware is anticipating the 2021 spring and summer season. We are searching for energetic individuals to fill full and part time positions in our fast-paced retail location that includes hardware, grocery, lotto and liquor. Successful applicants will be available for all shifts, including evenings, weekends and Sundays.

Experience in point of sale and lottery a plus, but willing to train. All are encouraged to apply, however legal age required for sales of liquor/ lottery.

Please forward your resume with three work-related references to: brandice.connolly@homehardware.ca NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Notice MUNICIPALITY OF McCREARY

PUBLIC NOTICE

Regarding Special Services Plan No. 2/2021 To provide FIRE AND EMERGENCY PROTECTION SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to subsection 318 of The Municipal Act that the council of the Municipality of McCreary has scheduled a public hearing at the McCreary Community Centre, 445 Broderick St, or by Conference call 204-956-1134 or 1-866-792-1319 Conference ID 2424446 on Monday 22nd March, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. Council will hear any potential taxpayer who wishes to make a representation, ask questions, or register an objection to the following special services proposal: A. Description of the Proposed Special Service: Council is proposing to continue to offer Fire and Emergency Protection Services as a special service. Under By-law No. 1/2018, Council removed the costs of these services from the General Municipal Levy on to a special service levy based on an amount per parcel. By-law No. 1/2018 expired at the end of 2020. Under this proposed new by-law, council will continue to levy per parcel rates on all taxable, grant-in-lieu and otherwise exempt properties. This Special Service Plan will apply for the years 2021, 2022, 2023.

B. Area of Municipality to be Levied for this Special Service: The area to be levied for the Fire and Emergency Protection Services under this proposal will include all taxable, grantin-lieu and otherwise exempt property including railway property within the Municipality of McCreary as attached hereto in Schedule “B”.

C. Estimated Cost of Service: In 2019 the actual cost was $61,349.64. The budgeted cost for 2020 was $62,360.80. The annual expenses for 2021, 2022 and 2023 are proposed to be increased by 3% annually based upon the 2020 budgeted cost as follows: Annual Cost

2021

2022

2023

$64,231.62

$66,158.57

$68,143.33

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

Invites Applications for the following position:

Invites Applications for the following position:

Transportation/ Maintenance Supervisor Assistant

Transportation Supervisor

The Transportation/Maintenance Supervisor Assistant shall work under the direct supervision of the Transportation Supervisor and Maintenance Supervisor to maintain both the school divisions Transportation and Maintenance department in a reliable and cost effective manner.

Qualification: • Valid Class 5 drivers license • Red Seal Trade Certification in any of the Trades would be an asset • General knowledge of woodworking, plumbing and electrical For further information on this position, please contact Shannon Desjardins, Secretary Treasurer at shannon@trsd.ca or (204) 835-2067 x 203 Applications closes noon March 19, 2021.

Forward Applications complete with 3 references to: Mrs. Shannon Desjardins, Secretary-Treasurer Turtle River School Division Box 309 McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0 Phone: 835-2067 or Fax: 835-2426 Email: shannon@trsd.ca

SEASONAL & STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is hiring

FULL TIME OFFICE CLERK (ACCOUNTS PAYABLE)

at our ADMIN OFFICE in NEEPAWA, MB. 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: A full-time office clerk (accounts payable) for our administration office. The successful candidate will be directly responsible for office functions of NeepawaGladstone Co-op including, but not limited to; customer service, data entry, duties related to accounts payable, board of directors’ meetings, member relations and other duties as assigned in the Administration department.

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we are working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

Apply online at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs or contact us at g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop.com for more information.

2021

2022

2023

$50.74

$52.26

Objections by Potential Taxpayers shall be made by mail or in person, with the Chief Administrative Officer, prior to the commencement of the hearing. A notice of objection must contain the name and address of the person filing the objection, identify the property in respect of which it is filed and state the grounds of objection.

Copies of the Special Service Plan No.2/2021 are available for review and may be examined by any potential taxpayer at 432 First Avenue, McCreary MB R0J1B0.

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic the Municipality of McCreary will be using social distancing practices during this Public Hearing. Please RSVP by telephoning 204-835-2309 or emailing municipality@mccreary.ca to ensure that we are able to accommodate all those wishing to attend in accordance with social distancing practices. We will also be accepting written and verbal questions to read aloud at the public hearing as well as the use of conference calling 204-956-1134 or 1-866-792-1319 Conference ID 2424446 during the hearing.

Dated at the Municipality of McCreary this 26th day of February 2021

PARKS LABOURERS Successful applicants will be responsible for maintenance, upkeep and general labour within various Town parks, boulevards and the cemetery between the months of May and September. Resumes/Applica�ons should be marked: �Parks Posi�on� LIFEGUARDS/INSTRUCTORS Successful applicants are responsible for standard lifeguarding func�ons including swimming lesson instruc�on, general pool program instruc�on and some building, grounds and pool maintenance.

Mandatory �uali�ca�ons: Red Cross Life �uard Cer��cate (L�) or Lifesaving Society �a�onal Lifeguard (�LS), Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) and Standard First Aid and CPR Level C. Applicants must have all quali�ca�ons prior to an interview.

Cover le�er, resume and copies of current cer��ca�on should be marked �Lifeguard/ Instructor Posi�on� DAY CAMP COORDINATORS Successful applicants will be responsible for the planning/implementa�on of summer recrea�on ac�vi�es, services and special events to meet the needs of local children.

Required: Valid Drivers License, RCMP clearances, First Aid/CPR/AED training, organi�a�onal � communica�on skills, able to work some evenings and Canada Day. Resumes/Applica�ons should be marked: �Day Camp Posi�on� Applica�ons �or all note� posi�ons will �e accepte� �n�l �:00 p.m. on April 5t�, 2021 In person: 275 Hamilton Street; Mail: Box 339, Neepawa R0J 1H0; Email: neepawaclerk@wcgwave.ca

D. Method and Rate of Calculating Special Service Tax The method of calculating the special service tax will be based on an amount per parcel of land. Based upon the 2021 Final Assessment Roll, there are 1,304 parcels. The estimated rates will be as follows: $49.26

Although all applications are appreciated, a selection process will apply. Candidates that have been selected will be contacted.

Although all applications are appreciated, a selection process will apply. Candidates that have been selected will be contacted.

Any funds collected in excess of the actual costs will be placed in the Fire Equipment Reserve.

Per Parcel Rate

The Transportation Supervisor shall be responsible for the organization of the Division’s transportation system.

Qualification: • Valid Class 5 drivers license • Experience in a Supervisory and Managerial Capacity • Red Seal Trade Certification as a Truck/Transport or Bus Mechanic would be an asset For further information on this position, please contact Shannon Desjardins, Secretary Treasurer at shannon@trsd.ca or (204) 835-2067 x 203 Applications close noon on March 19, 2021.

Forward Applications complete with 3 references to: Mrs. Shannon Desjardins, Secretary-Treasurer Turtle River School Division Box 309 McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0 Phone: 835-2067 or Fax: 835-2426 Email: shannon@trsd.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please check your ad when first published—The Banner & Press will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion

Please Note: All posi�ons are sub�ect to any Public Health Orders in place throughout the summer. All effort will be made to employ successful applicants in a full-�me capacity, dependent on current restric�ons that may be in place. This may mean an altera�on to du�es and/or department assignment. �ob descrip�ons are available at the o�ce or neepawa.ca� Town ��ce�Employment �pportuni�es. �e thank you for your interest in these posi�ons� however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Town of Neepawa is an equal opportunity employer, however, all applicants must read and speak fluent English.

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Closes Wed Mar 10 @ 7:00 pm

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Real Estate

Livestock

Canadian Central Bull & Female Sale

Monday March 8, 1:00 pm at the Ag Pavilion, Neepawa, MB. Offering Simmental & Angus yearling & two year old bulls, plus purebred and commercial females.

For a catalogue or more information contact T Bar C Cattle Co. at 306-220-5006.

Watch and bid online at www.DLMS.ca.

To view the catalogue online, go to www.BuyAgro.com.

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FOODS Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is hiring

FULL TIME GAS BAR/C-STORE MANAGER TRAINEE

at our GAS BAR/C-STORE DEPARTMENTS in NEEPAWA AND 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: Reporting directly to Gas Bar/C-Store Manager, this position is exposed to all aspects of the Gas Bar/CStore and operates within approved budgets, policies and programs. The Manager Trainee works as an understudy of the Manager, completes on the job Cooperative Retail System (CRS) training, attends CRS training programs and learns on the job.

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

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we are working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

Apply online at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs or contact us at g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop.com for more information.

Meat Cutters/Production Personnel HyLife is a global leader in food processing. Our mission is to be the best food company in the world. To achieve this, we need talented people to join our HyLife team as the company continues to grow.

HyLife is committed to our employees and we have an exciting new career opportunity in the beautiful town of Neepawa, MB for you to explore!

As a Meat Cutter/Production Personnel you will be a critical member of our team in the creation of our world class product. Our positions range from working on our production floor to shipping the final packaged product, with everything in between!

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

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

Current starting wage is $15.45/hour plus $1.00/hour perfect attendance bonus!

Wage scale extends to $23.05 per hour In addition to HyLife’s benefits, vacation time and competitive salary our company also offers a $500 dollar employee referral bonus program!

HyLife is here to support you on building an exciting career with our team!

FULL TIME ACCOUNTANT/ ASSET PROTECTION

at our ADMIN OFFICE in NEEPAWA, 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: Reporting to the Controller, the successful candidate’s primary accounting responsibilities include: review, variance analysis and preparation of financial statements. Reconcile accounts, assist with internal and external auditing functions. Assist with annual budget and periodic forecasting. Develop and/or assist with reporting requirements and POS system processes. Development and maintenance of standard operating procedures. Other duties as assigned.

Primary asset protection responsibilities include: managing inventory shortages and reducing shrink, assessing areas of risk and implementing policies and procedures to mitigate risks, respond appropriately to emergencies, incidents, and urgent issues as they arise, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: • Strong software aptitude including MS Office, knowledge of POS systems considered an asset.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Proven mathematical and organizational skills, ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to efficiently prioritize responsibilities within tight deadlines in a fast paced, team- oriented environment.

• Ability to identify errors and fix and process information correctly and in a timely manner.

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in the accounting field.

• Working towards Bachelor of Commerce or Business Admin with a major in accounting.

• Must be bondable At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we are working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

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

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History with the Beautiful Plains Museum The Neepawa Hockey team of 1920

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Letter: MLAs need to prevent MB Hydro privatization Continued from Page 5 Something called Boyle’s law, a phenomenon that you studied in Grade 4 science, says that a gaseous substance exerts less pressure at lower temperatures and therefore flows more slowly through a pipe. Less gas at the thermal generator, less electricity. Coal trains haul smaller loads in cold weather, due to increased wheel bearing friction. Less coal, less electricity.

Manitoba, Saskatchewan and North Dakota use all of these and prove that they all work just fine at dramatically lower temperatures. The secret to success is planning and winterizing. The big problem seems to be that the Texas system was privatized two decades ago and has been thoroughly deregulated since. Regulations inhibit profit.

The independent Texas grid can not import or share power with other jurisdictions, as we do regularly in the Great White North.

Adding insult to injury, deregulation means that companies can unilaterally adjust prices from higher demand or lower supply, free enterprise in action. So some customers found their rates changed from 12 cents per kilowatt hour to as high as $9 per kwh.

According to CBS news, some residential customers got monthly bills as high as $6,000. And some companies made more money in a month than they normally do in a year. Before my personal detractors scream that I’m an idiot for having electric heat, a reminder that gas, oil and thermostat controlled, forced air wood or coal heat use electric controls.

So why does all this matter to Manitobans?

For over 30 years, Conservative think tanks like the Fraser Institute have called for privatization of publicly owned companies like MB Hydro. Public enterprise does not create millionaires, it distributes benefits to the public. This is anathema to a true

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conservative, who believes in law of the jungle, survival of the fittest. At present, we have a premier committed to conservative principles, reducing taxes [see Education and health care] and removing benefits from the general population by privatization.

Yes. He promised that he wouldn’t privatize Hydro. Former conservative premier Filmon promised the same on MTS. A year later, privatization, and three years later, our telephone bills had tripled, from $14.50 to $42.50 a month for a rural customer.

We cannot prevent our premier from cancelling the “referendum” legislation of 20 years ago and privatizing Hydro. He would presumably quickly leave office and flee to his second home in Costa Rica, to enjoy the profits from the MB Hydro shares that he would undoubtedly buy. And the only ones who can stop him are our Conservative MLAs. If they care about Manitobans.

To our MLAs like Eileen Clarke, I remind

you that the MTS fiasco kept Conservatives from forming a government for 16 years.

How many years in political purgatory would privatizing MB Hydro get you? I’d bet at least 30.

Almost as an aside, it’s interesting to note the report from former Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall. He was paid handsomely

by Manitoba taxpayers to dig up dirt on MB Hydro and the former government.

He found both guilty of preparing for the future, building generators and power lines before we surpassed our capacity. He also found them guilty of delaying construction, greatly increasing costs. To his credit, Mr. Wall stood up to Pallister by pointing out that Manitobans have very reliable power at the second lowest prices in North America. If you would like to keep it that way, contact your MLA. Make your feelings known.

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Former Neepawa Natives college bound Bremner and Gudnason commit to post secondary programs

A pair of players from Neepawa Natives Junior “A” Hockey Club are moving forward with their post-secondary plans. Defenseman R hys Bremner and left wing Rylan Gudnason have committed to Selkirk College and Alvernia University, respectively.

Bremner west coast bound The Neepawa Natives are extremely proud to announce that defenseman Rhys Bremner will attend Selkirk College, in Castlegar, BC, and play for the Selkirk College Saints hockey club in the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL).

Bremner, who joined Neepawa in the 2018-19 MJHL season, played in 96 regular season games, contributing five goals and 21 assists, along with 328 PIM over three seasons for the Natives.

W he n a s k e d a b out Bremner, assistant coach Robby Moar had this to say, “I am proud of Rhys for selecting Selkirk College to further his hockey a nd academ ic ca reer.

Selkirk College is getting a passionate man and someone who is willing to play on the edge and do whatever it takes to win. Rhys will be missed

around the room and in Neepawa, I wish him the best of luck,” Bremner had this to say about his t ime in Neepawa, “The time I spent in Neepawa will be remembered for the rest of my life. I will always cherish the relationships I’ve made with my teammates, coaches and the community of Neepawa over the last three years. It is truly amazing to watch the community come together, from game day volunteers, to sponsors and billets. It seems like almost everyone in town is supporting the team in some way.

As disappointed as I am that my junior hockey career has come to a close, I am very excited to be able to further my education while playing hockey next season for the Selkirk Saints in Castlegar, BC.” Selkirk College head coach Dave Hnatiuk had this to say about Bremner, “We are excited that Rhys has committed to join us and I look forward to having him join us this fall. His physical play, along with his ability to contribute

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Rhys Bremner played 96 games for Neepawa over three seasons.

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Rylan Gudnason played 60 games for Neepawa.

offensively, will be a nice addition to our solid defensive core. I expect that Rhys will step right in and

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Gudnason headed east The Neepawa Natives have also announced that left wing Rylan Gudnason has committed to Alvernia University, located in Reading Pennsylvania, for the 2022-23 season.

The Golden Wolves are a Division III program that will compete in the United Collegiate Hockey Conference (UCHC), in the fall of 2022-23. Gudnason, from Killarney, MB who joined the Natives in 201920 and has played in 60 regular season games, contributing 17 goals and 11 assists along with 153 PIM for the Natives. Gudnason had this to say, “playing in Neepawa has been a great experience. The organization has given me the grounds needed to improve my game and develop for the seasons ahead. I have chosen A lvernia University to further my hockey career as it was a perfect fit for

me in regards to academics and the sport I love.”

Alvernia head coach Andrew Burke had this to say about Gudnason, “We are very excited to have Rylan joining our program here at A lvernia University in 2022-2023. Rylan was a pleasure to work with throughout the recruiting process which made it easy for him to see our vision we have here at Alvernia. We have no doubt he will be a great addition not only athletically but academically as well,” The entire organization would like to congratulate Rylan on his commitment to Alvernia.

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