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Lucy’s Bell raises approximately $2,000 for cerebral palsy

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Pictured are members of a team known as Lucy’s Bell, which gathered together on May 8 to participate in a 30 minute walk/run/wheel for cerebral palsy. The team was fundraising in support of the Cerebral Palsy Association of Manitoba (CPMB) and pushed past their $1,000 goal. From left to right, starting in the front row, are: Mitchell Wiebe, Jaylyn Levasseur, Justin Levsasseur and Ayden Levasseur. Second row: Keith Wiebe, Jennifer Wiebe, Blake Payette (in stroller), Melissa Payette, Cody Payette (wheelchair), Brenda Warner, Sandy Andrew (kneeling), Amanda Borys, Allison Curle and Asher Borys (stroller). For the full story, see Page 2.

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By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Saturday, May 8 was a special day for the Payette family of Neepawa. On that day, Melissa Payette, her sons Cody and Blake and the rest of her team banded together to participate in a walk/ wheel/run in support of the Cerebral Palsy Association of Manitoba (CPMB). The local team, named Lucy’s Bell in honour of Melissa’s mom, set out to raise $1,000.

By the end, Lucy’s Bell was able to fundraise a total of approximately $2,000 for the cause– a new record for the team.

“While on our walk we also got a generous donation from a gentleman named Ernie. Thank you,” said Melissa. “Everyone had a great time and cannot wait until next year!”

This walk is a cause that is close to the Payette family’s hearts. It all started when Cody, Melissa’s oldest son, was just 18 months old. Melissa noticed that Cody wasn’t sitting up on his own and wasn’t advancing as other kids his age were.

“That’s when our journey started with all the doctors,” said Cody, via a letter provided to the Banner & Press on May 6.

Cody explained that he saw several specialists and went through numerous tests, the process of getting diagnosed taking a very long time. Finally, in 2003, the diagnosis was received– acute cerebral palsy. He has a wheelchair nowadays and can walk a little bit with the help of a walker.

“I had my first surgery in February of 2004; I had heel cord lengthening to both my legs. Then in 2008, my left leg was turning in again, another surgery, heel cord and hamstring lengthening, so far so good,” said Cody. “I still cannot walk on my own but my mom and therapists and my wonderful teachers are doing the best they can to help.”

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The Lucy’s Bell team walks and wheels down Neepawa’s Main Street, enjoying the good weather during their event.

with everyone, since it can be hard for him to express himself. Of this, he wrote, “I do not talk, but I can make a lot of noise if I want to– Ha ha.”

Cody loves listening to music, playing with toys that make noise or light up, and watching parades and fireworks.

“They make me laugh,” Cody said, adding, “I also like bowling; mom and I stand up and she throws the ball. We have lots of fun.”

Melissa stated that Cody is doing very well now, and has had some more surgeries.

“He recently was given some help from the President Choice Children’s Charity as well as donations from other sources,” said Melissa. “[Cody and Blake] now have a safe van to travel in, making doctor’s appointments and traveling around so much easier.”

To all those who donated and/or participated, the Payette family extends their thanks. “It helps so many families in the Westman area,” Melissa stated on behalf of the team.

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Melissa Payette (centre) stands with her sons Cody (right) and Blake (left). The trio, along with the rest of the team, had green ribbons, balloons and white bells for the event. Safe to say, the trio was geared up and ready to take on the day.

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Art on display at Wasagaming Community Arts gallery

Lef t: Judy Zeke obser ves ar tist Keri Hume as she arranges her Tea Cup display outside the Wasagaming Community Arts (WCA) gallery in Wasagaming, RMNP on May 8. Items were available to purchase as a fundraiser for WCA. Bottom left: Exhibit created by Erna Honeyman displayed at WCA. Bottom right: Artwork on display at the WCA gallery.

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By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press There is a brand new attraction at the beach of Minnedosa Lake. The Minnedosa Beach Enhancement Committee (MBEC) has been continuing its mission to improve the area at Minnedosa Lake, with their latest project being a 100-foot zipline.

MBEC’s biggest project was the new playground, which was installed about a year and a half ago, in November 2019, but they never planned to stop there. “MBEC started discussions about what to add to the beach playground while we were waiting for the main structure to be installed.

We decided on the zipline a little before the completion of the main play structure over a year ago,” explained Lisa Buchanan, MBEC member. “We wanted to add something unique and fun that people would enjoy and what’s better than a 100-foot zipline?”

Playquest Recreation installed the new zipline, with Town of Minnedosa work crews helping to prepare the site for the installation. While there are some finishing touches to be done, the new attraction is in use already. “We’ve seen lots of people enjoy it already,” Buchanan said. “We have yet to get the surfacing, but that will be happening ASAP.” Buchanan noted that the zipline cost about $31,000, but they didn’t do any fundraising specifically for this project, because it had always been part of the plan while they were raising money to do more than just the play structure. “We are so thankful for all the amazing community support,”

Buchanan expressed. “We will be getting a sign soon to thank the sponsors that helped fund this project,” she added.

“We’re all really proud of what we have achieved and hope everyone enjoys it for many years to come.”

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Homebodies

By Chad Carpenter

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Results seem to take forever

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he National Nursing Week (May 10 to 16, 2021) annual celebrations take place from the Monday to the Sunday of the same week as Florence Nightingale’s birthday, May 12. The theme this year is #WeAnswerTheCall and was developed by CNA to showcase the many roles that nurses play in a patient’s health-care journey. I can back nurses a long way. Having had four hospital stays and having been in the emergency room three other times since Nov. 27, I can attest to the huge dedication and skill level of nurses.

I have read recently that Manitoba nurses have been without a wage agreement with the Province of Manitoba for four years. If that is the case, the government and the unions better get their act together, as four years without a wage contract is just not a good situation. I am sure the unions have a position and so does the province. Both sides are capable of spin doctoring, but enough is enough already. Get the agreement done sooner rather than later.

Last week’s column received a number of responses. Only one, so far disagreed with parts of it. I made the statement in the column that, “It can easily be assumed that more than one or two people a day are dying from the side effects of the C-19 lockdown.”

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Right in the Centre Ken Waddell that increase is connected in part to frustration over C-19, but I could be wrong. I do know of many cases in a care homes where residents have just given up from loneliness and despair.

I don’t know if suicide numbers are up or not, but there seems to be a large number and mental health experts are certainly speaking and writing about the problem. But, no, I don’t have stats to prove what I stated. Sometimes you have to go on anecdotal evidence.

I also said, “The irony of the vaccine is that the best vaccines guarantee around 97 per cent protection. That’s three per cent chance you will get C-19 even if you are vaccinated. That’s interesting as only three per cent of the population have gotten C-19 in 15 months of pandemic anyway.” I have said that many times, but a wise person told me this past Monday that three per cent got C-19, but we have to figure in the idea that not everyone has been exposed, so I feel that argument certainly has merit. A large number of people have likely not been exposed to C-19 so the infection rate may well be much higher than if everyone was

exposed to the virus.

The province has taken extra steps recently. With the variant strains coming along, the government had to do something, BUT in three weeks, there better be results and there better be compensation (again) for the businesses that have had to close. (Some business assistance was announced on May 10). The lack of vaccinations excuse should be almost gone in three weeks. I am not all that happy getting a vaccine. Even still, Christine and I are booked to get our shot. It’s not so much for us, but to protect others, such as our staff, family and neighbours.

All that said, if Manitoba gets the desired results in three weeks– fine. If not, then all bets are off and a totally new strategy will have to come in. We were supposed to flatten the curve in two weeks. It’s been 16 months. If it doesn’t come to a good result in the next three weeks, then we will know for sure what we have long suspected and that is that governments efforts across Canada were guesswork.

Hopefully, we will get through this soon.

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ore time for thinking! So I took out a series of random thoughts, of my childhood and youth, of carefree endless days. Of family and friends, of neighbours and school. Walk with me.

Games. From early days, my family enjoyed table games. My parents descried cards, as in the deck of 52, but heated games involved cards, Pit, the buying and selling of stocks. That memory is clear, though I admit the apparent contradiction isn’t. As a child, and as a parent, Monopoly was a wonderful way to spend (waste?) an afternoon and sometimes on until the evening. Still long to get the corner of Boardwalk and Park Place! We learned how to lose, and win, graciously, if we ever wanted the siblings and cousins to play with us again. Chinese Checkers ( is the name politically correct?), crokinole and checkers were also games we enjoyed and honed social and spatial skills.

Outdoor games developed our hearing– anti-i-over in the dark, hide and go seek in the dark as well. You listened carefully, and moved quickly.

As a family, we were able to take holidays. This was before there were entertainment outlets in the vehicle.

Hours spent playing I spy, travel bingo, story telling, and one of my favourite– who can be quiet the longest! We spotted provincial and state license plates, teaching and learning a bit in the confines of the van. One trip Ed determined that our youngest was going to memorize the multiplication tables. Good thing she loved her daddy and learning, or it would have made for a long trip.

Track and field days. Our country school did not have an indoor gymnasium. We had a lower auditorium (basement!) that housed a table tennis and a teachers’ lounge on one side of the building, and a large room that could be used for concerts that was also used as a classroom. We did not have much time allocated to prepare for track and field. Not to worry, we are almost all active, sturdy chore doing farm kids, and therefore fit. The divisional meet day was always the Friday before the May long weekend. The Graysville school made some impressive performances with fellow students heading off to the provincials. My favourites were the dashes, 75 and 100 yard, the jumps, both long and broad, and the hurdles. The beauty and fluidity of clearing the hurdles still brings a smile.

Catching fireflies. One set of second cousins lived 12 or 15 miles away and the terrain was very different from where I spent my early years. (Note– I did not say where I grew up– that is still a work in progress!) They lived beside a railroad track with a slow creek nearby. Every early summer, we visited them and that is where I first met fireflies. We would chase and capture them, placing them in a glass jar the adults had allowed us to borrow.

These tiny creatures fascinate me to this day. The best show ever on a summer night.

Memories have more space to surface these days and I am thankful for the pleasant ones.

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MAY 14, 2021

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he words of King Solomon contain sound advice for all people, in all circumstances, in all periods of time.

One of his favourite topics deals with the promises we make when asked to perform some task or help someone in need. Here’s what he says: “When you make a vow to God, do not delay fulfilling it; for he has no pleasure in fools. Fulfill what you vow. It is better that you should not vow than that you should vow and not fulfill it. Do not let your mouth lead you into sin...” (Ecclesiastes 5:4-6a) The issue Solomon addresses has always been with us. Since the beginning of time, people have made rash promises– promises that proved to be impossible to keep. They made them to God and they made them to other people and by failing to keep those promises, they sinned against God and others. Solomon quickly diagnosed the problem– “their mouths lead them

can seek protection from our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. He is waiting for us to come to Him and be His follower. Paul tells us in Thessalonians 3:3 that “the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and protect you ….”

“May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance” ( 2 Thessalonians 3:5).

Neil Strohschein into sin.”

So how can we keep what Solomon has described from happening to us?

Here are four questions to ask before you promise anything to anyone.

First, what precisely am I being asked to do? Over the years, I have learned to treat vague requests for help in one of two ways. I begin by asking for additional detail. What will I be expected to do and by when must it be done? If those answers are not given, I respectfully decline the request for help.

I know that sounds harsh, but it’s something I have to do. If I make a commitment, I want to stick by it.

This helps me do just that.

Second, what will fulfilling a commitment cost?

How much time, energy, effort and money will I have

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some rain, especially for some of the crop that has just been seeded.

It makes me think of my own life. Each morning when I wake up, I thank the Lord for a new day for me to enjoy.

Maybe some of us have entertained a very lonely and unhappy weekend and are feeling sick and unwanted in this life. We

Faithfully Yours

Observation hen I look out my window, I can see there is a green hue on the trees behind my home and the grass is getting green also.

to spend in order to keep the promise I make? As always, keeping some promises and fulfilling some commitments can turn out to be more costly than I initially thought. But at least I took the time to count the cost before making a promise.

The extra costs, if any, won’t be nearly as shocking as they would have been if I had just promised to do something and worried about the cost later.

Third, do I have or can I access the resources needed to keep the promise? Sometimes, I have to tell people that I don’t have the knowledge, the skills or the money to do what they are asking me to do. That’s being honest.

I have had to turn down several requests because I was already booked to do

something else on that day and at that time. There’s nothing wrong with doing that. Solomon would agree.

Fourth, are there some requests to which I will always answer “yes?” Indeed, there are. If a family member seeks my help, I will drop everything and go to his or her aid. A call to respond to a family emergency, a sudden death, a family member or friend facing a crisis– these are things to which, if I am able to help, I will always answer “yes.”

Please remember that these are guidelines, not hard and fast laws.

But here is a question to ponder. I wonder how much different our world would be if pundits, preachers, politicians and ordinary people like you and me took these guidelines seriously and followed them. I think we just might be able to live in a world with far less of the distrust and skepticism that greets the grandiose promises we and others sometimes make. And that would be a very good thing.

Nature is beginning to sprout out again. However, when I look up in the sky, I see very dark clouds and there is also a breeze outside.

The farmers will sure enjoy

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History continues to repeat itself So our government wants to run the education system?

Wonderful, but with their past record of any government (NDP or Conservative) operating such a venture. I want no part of that. Has the amalgamation of the rural municipalities yielded any savings for the taxpayer? Has the level of service from the municipalities to the taxpayers improved or even stayed the same? The rural folks I talk with have said service has gone down. Instead of a local councillor, who might be a neighbour, now that councillor lives further away or has so much on his/her plate they can’t or won’t deal with the situation.

The government disbanded hospital and PCH boards and the RHA system was created. Large savings there, right? The RHA system has turned into bureaucratic quagmires.

The government says they are going to reduce admin expenses and save $40 million. I believe our admin costs in our division (BPSD) were among the lowest in the province, at around 3.1 percent and the province points to Alberta, whose costs are 2.8 percent. If you do the math, it certainly doesn’t add up to $40 million in savings.

So they will increase class sizes again, like Alberta, and reduce the number of teachers or cut teachers’ salaries.

If the government goes through with this legislation, the rural school divisions will lose their ability to make quick changes to their particular challenges. Decisions will be made in Winnipeg and everyone in the outlying areas knows all about the “Perimeter Highway” mentality in government and business.

The government plans to set up Parent Advisory Councils. Many areas have trouble filling school board positions and they receive some payment. With parents being so busy with work and kids, how will they find parents to sit on a PAC, perhaps with no monetary compensation?

I think our school division in particular, and most divisions generally, do a good job at a low cost. And I think our government is going to screw this up, much to the detriment of our students in the rural areas. History continues to repeat itself. The vast majority of people I have talked with are very much against this amalgamation. And these same people are the base that voted in a Conservative government. Does the government want to risk upsetting the party faithful? I hope not.

Grant Hurrell Neepawa, MB

Paramor made a mistake!

Yes, I did. In my letter of Friday, May 7, I said that Manitoba had 1.4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine in stock and North Dakota had 0.4 million. This was a typographical error. It should have read 0.14 million and 0.04 million doses, respectively, one tenth as much as I said. I sincerely apologize for any confusion I have caused.

However, I stand by my conviction that since we have far more vaccine than North Dakota, there is no justification for sending teachers across a closed international border, to a known COVID-19 “hot spot” to be vaccinated, and especially so if no isolation rules are followed.

Thank you for allowing me to correct my error.

Leonard Paramor Neepawa, MB

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Helen Drysdale out of helen’s kitchen

Dances

With radio, television and the internet at our fingertips, the whole world is our community. At one time, your community was confined to how far your horse and buggy could drive and return home in one day. People needed to gather for a break in the solitude of farm living and from every day hardships. One such way was a work or building bee. In the spirit of co-operation, bees were held to build barns, houses, make quilts and sometimes to clear land. It was a time to gather and work together, to visit over the heavily laden tables of food prepared by the ladies. Everyone had the chance to show off the new baby, hear the latest news and complain about the government in Ottawa. Things have not changed much there!

Entertainment was organized at the school and, later, halls where people shared their gifts with solos, duets, quartets, fiddle routines and whatever talent they possessed.

Debating societies were common, with such topics as politics, women’s right to vote, science and the newest developments. The school Christmas concert was a big event and everyone from the community came. Planks were set up for a stage. Wires were strung across the front of the stage holding the sheet curtains in place. Every child young or old had a part with songs, drills, plays and recitations. Part of the program was the nativity scene re-enacted with shepherds in bathrobes, angels trimmed in tinsel, a solemn Mary and Joseph and a doll laying on a pile of straw for baby Jesus. The grand finale was singing “We wish you a Merry Christmas” and that was Santa’s cue to come in and pass out bags of candy.

Dances were held to celebrate the opening of every new barn, house or store before the furniture or animals were moved in. Dances were also held in the schools. The desks were moved to the sides of the room. Music was usually a pick-up orchestra, oftentimes comprised of a fiddler, piano player, accordionist or other musical instrument. The hat was passed around before lunch for a donation to the band. The ladies who had brought the lunch served it at midnight. The dance started up again and continued into the wee hours of the morning. Babies slept on coats under the school desks as the dance continued. Mothers or older women often took the boys and taught them to waltz, fox trot, two step, square dance and polka.

The Box social was part of the entertainment in the social scene of prairie communities. They were held for raising money for school sports equipment, books or other needed school items. This get-together for all ages offered a friendly, inexpensive means of introducing shy bachelors to the community’s eligible ladies. On the prairies at that time, eligible bachelors outnumbered the single ladies two to one and, in some regions, more! A box social involved the auctioning off of boxed lunches prepared by the ladies.

The boxes were decorated with crepe paper, ribbons, wall paper or anything available to fancy the plain (often shoe box) up and make the men wonder who had prepared it.

The person auctioning the boxes did so in nickel or dime increments and the successful bidder got to have lunch with the lady who prepared the lunch. A gal might let the man of her choice know how she had decorated her box so that he would be the one to buy it at auction. Occasionally, an impish older man bent on giving the young man a hard time would deliberately bid against him, raising the price as high as he dared without being caught buying the lunch himself. Everyone participated, not just the young, and many a wise Grandpa bought Grandma’s box lunch. These box socials were a great way to raise funds for the community, meet the new neighbours, and were a way for young ladies to show off their cooking skills and possibly find your eligible life partner.

Many of the ladies put fried chicken in their boxes, while others had sandwiches, along with their special homemade cookies and cake.

Minced ham sandwiches 2 cups finely cubed ham 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion 1/2 cup diced sweet pickles 1/3 cup mayonnaise 4 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped (or more if needed) 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 1/4 tsp. pepper Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and make into sandwiches.

Honey date bars 1 cup honey 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 cup butter, room temperature 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 3 eggs, beaten 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup chopped dates 1 3/4 cup flour 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 tsp. baking powder Icing sugar for rolling the bars into Cream the honey and butter. Add the eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, mix all the dry ingredients and stir to creamed mixture. Stir in the dates and nuts. Spread on a lightly greased 11x17 inch baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven for around 15 minutes, until set in the middle. It does not take long! Cool and cut into bars and roll in icing sugar.

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Spruce Plains RCMP report

By Cpl. Jacob Stanton Spruce Plains RCMP During the week of May 3 to May 9, Spruce Plains RCMP dealt with 58 police activities.

May 3: RCMP received a report of an abandoned vehicle in Minnedosa. The owner of the vehicle was contacted with no cause for concern. Police received a report of a hit and run to a vehicle in Minnedosa; there was insufficient evidence to proceed further.

May 4: RCM P responded to a 911 hang up call in Neepawa. Police attended the residence and determined the call had been made accidentally.

Police conducted various traffic enforcement, engag ing w ith several motorists.

May 5: RCMP received numerous calls about new bear sightings in Minnedosa. The calls were referred to Manitoba Conservation officials. Again, the police would like to thank everyone for bearing with them during this time. Police responded to a commercial alarm in Gladstone, which was determined to have been set off accidentally.

May 6: RCMP conducted a Covid compliance check at a residence in Minnedosa. All person(s) were founding complying with quarantine regulations. Police received a report of vandalism to

a vehicle in Minnedosa; there was insufficient evidence to proceed further.

While conducting traffic enforcement, police came across a person operating a vehicle in the Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne who was prohibited from driving. The driver was arrested, charged and released with a future court appearance.

May 7: RCM P responded to a report of a missing person in Basswood. After an extensive search, involving the use of a police dog, the person was located who was then transferred to the hospital for an exposure precaution. The person was then brought into custody and was released once sober. Police received a request to do a wellbeing check on a person on the side of the highway in the Municipality of WestlakeGladstone. Police located the person, who admitted to having a few drinks, who was then provided a ride back to a family member’s residence.

May 8: RCMP received a report of theft in Neepawa; the investigation is ongoing. Police responded to a vehicle alarm in M innedosa. Upon arrival, there was no alarm going off, no damage to the vehicle and nobody observed nearby.

May 9: RCM P responded to a two vehicle

collision at an intersection in Neepawa. The at fault driver was issued a ticket for proceeding before safe to do so. Police received a theft of fuel report in Rapid City; the matter is still under investigation.

RCMP conducted 25 traff ic 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 unt il 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.

Day Three (plants and ozone) Green plants, with their ability to use solar energy to produce food, were needed for the animal life that was to be created on days five and six. But there was another reason for their appearance on day three, before the sun appeared in the sky.

We have learned that runoff from decaying vegetation was necessary for the ocean to become fully oxygenated. Check this news report from Arizona State University in 2009:

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-07/asu-ego070809.php

Until the ocean’s need for oxygen had been supplied, very little free oxygen would be available to the atmosphere. But now, the oxygen provided by green plants could accumulate in the atmosphere, making an ozone layer possible.

Only then would it be safe for the direct rays of the sun to reach the earth. The ozone layer would protect the planet from ultraviolet rays, and other radiation from space. Before this, no life could have survived on the surface of the earth.

I used to wonder why there needed to be plants on the earth before the sun appeared in the sky. Maybe Moses wondered, too.

But the Creator knew.

To be continued.

Rural Outlook

MAY 14, 2021

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Carberry Agricultural Fair and Races cancelled for 2021

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press The Carberry Agricultural Society has confirmed the cancellation of the annual Carberry Agricultural Fair and Races for the second year in a row. A social media post written by the Ag Society president and vice president announced the decision on May 9.

“While it hurts us to announce this, many fairs, festivals, concerts and sporting events around the province continue to be cancelled and we here at the Carberry Agricultural Fair are no different,” the post read.

“All of us at the Ag Society are very disappointed the fair can not go ahead, as we take great pride in organizing this event. We would like to thank all of the sponsors, volunteers, exhibitors and patrons of the Carberry Fair that have donned our gate and supported us in the past and

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The horses (above) and ponies (right) won’t be strutting their stuff at Carberry this year like they did in 2019. The agricultural Fair at that town has been cancelled.

hope you will come back in 2022!” it continued.

Roxy Kneeshaw, secretary/treasurer for the Ag Society, noted that while the fair is a no-go, they haven’t written off the whole sum-

mer yet. “We are hopeful that by the end of summer we are able to provide the community with a small celebration of sorts, but it won’t be anywhere close to the scale that our summer

fair is,” she stated.

This will be only the fifth time in the fair’s history that it has been cancelled, according to the society.

Last year, while the large fair couldn’t happen, the

Ag Society was able to host a petting zoo, a barbecue and several chase the ace draws at different times throughout the summer.

“We hope everyone continues to stay healthy and

have an enjoyable summer with your families.

We will see you July 1, 2, 3, 2022! For the best fair ever!” the Ag Society post concluded.

at RJ Waugh was deemed

by Public Health to have no close contacts, so no cohorts were required to self isolate.

Both individuals who tested positive were still in isolation, as of Tuesday, May 11.

“We continue to monitor all our schools and work towards keeping them as safe as we possibly can in these challenging times.

Our students, staff, parents and communities have been incredible in working with us to keep our schools as safe as possible,” Young expressed.

spreads, allow for staff members to regroup/pivot to meet the needs of students who require learning at home, allow for schools to be thoroughly cleaned and to support families and students,” stated TRSD superintendent Bev Szymesko.

Remote learning ended for Glenella School on May 10 and for McCreary on May 12. The individuals who tested positive, as well as their households, are self-isolating for 14 days.

“Turtle River School Division has been fortunate to have only had a few cases in our schools over the last year. We followed similar steps and will continue to move schools from inperson to remote learning when deemed supportive in an abundance of caution,”

stated Szymesko. “It is important to note that families and our communities are doing their part in staying home when sick and letting everyone know so that we can take the next steps to keep everyone safe. That is not always easy, because of the stigma associated with coming forward,” she expressed. “We are appreciative that our communities are supportive of each other and supporting the safety of the community as a whole.”

peg and Brandon schools to go into remote learning as of Wednesday, May 12.

Rural schools are continuing with in-person classes, with additional measures to prevent in-school transmission. These additional measures include: • schools with multiple cases (outside of same household cases) will be moved proactively to remote learning as per existing guidance; • school officials can require students and/or staff who are showing symptoms to stay home for 10 days and encourage them to seek testing. Household members without symptoms should also self-isolate (quarantine)

until the sick individual’s test result is received; •all extra-curricular activities, organized sports and off-site activities are suspended, except for physically-distanced walks/runs in the local community; •no indoor singing and no indoor use of wind instruments will be allowed; and •all other public health measures will remain in effect.

Area schools see COVID-19 cases

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press

A few schools in the area have had to deal with cases of COVID-19 recently.

Carberry Collegiate and RJ Waugh elementary school in Carberry, in the Beautiful Plains School Division (BPSD), each had one confirmed positive case on May 5 and May 8, respectively.

McCreary and Glenella schools, both in Turtle R iver School Div ision (TRSD), had three cases and one case, respectively, identified May 3.

Carberry cases I n Carber r y, BPSD s up er i nt endent Ja s on Young said that schools did not have to be moved to remote learning. “BPSD identif ied one possible cohort of nine students [at Carberry Collegiate] that we contacted to self-isolate for the next day, May 6, while we awaited guidance from public health,” he explained. “Public Health deemed there were actually no close contacts at school due to this case and the students returned on May 7.”

Young added that the case

Turtle River schools Both TRSD schools moved to remote learning on May 3. “In-class learning was moved to remote learning in order to reduce any possible community

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1971: Former Salt Works smoke stack no more

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

110 years ago, Friday, May 12, 1911 Swan River is to have a consolidated school.

Minnedosa is to get a public building, with armory accommodation.

Married: At the Manse, on Tuesday evening, May 9, by Rev. H. G. Crozier, Mr. Arthur Russell to Miss Rose Mason.

The many trees set out last year by the Neepawa parks board have been replaced by twigs this week. But men of experience doubt if the twigs will do any better than the saplings without moisture or protection.

100 years ago, Friday, May 13, 1921 There is said to be 20,000 discharged Canadan soldiers in Great Britain who have to beg for a living.

Brandon Jews want to have their children taught the Hebrew language in the public schools. Why not? That was the original language– wasn’t it? Must we restrict ourselves to the language of commerce?

Oh, boy.

T he der r ick at t he marble works toppled over on Tuesday, doing some damage to material but fortunately without providing any subjects for hospital or undertaker.

A section of the soldiers monument was being moved and proved to be more than enough for the timbers securing the derrick to the ground.

90 years ago, Tuesday, May 12, 1931 Twenty-five jaywalkers were g at hered i n by Winnipeg police last week for violation of the new traffic regulations.

The supreme court of Canada is to decide whether

or not radio control will be under the jurisdiction of the Dominion or provincial governments.

80 years ago, Tuesday, May 13, 1941 A year ago, there were s o me 4 , 0 0 0 p e r s on s employed in the aircraft industry in Canada. Today, there are about 20,000.

Britain, her allies and the neutrals lost 1,098 ships aggregating 4,734,000 tons in the new year since the Nazi invasion of the Low Countries.

70 years ago, Thursday, May 10, 1951 R. H. Fusee, former mayor of Neepawa, marked his 87th birthday Sunday, May 6, at his residence on Third Ave. here. Mr. Fusee was the recipient of congratulations and best wishes from his many friends and relatives.

Born in Stormont County, Ontario, in 1864, Mr. Fusee served his apprenticeship as a cabinet maker and carpenter. He came to Neepawa in 1891... He marr ied Frances A nn McFeetors, of Springhill, on Jan. 1, 1895.

60 years ago, Friday, May 12, 1961 A small barn with a couple of attached leanto sheds was completely destroyed by fire Thursday evening on the farm of C. J. Montgomery six miles north-east of Arden in the Winchester district.

M r. M o nt g o m e r y discovered the fire about 5 p.m. while working in a nearby field. It was well advanced by the time he reached the farm yard. He placed a call for the Arden volunteer fire brigade, but by the time it arrived the fire had advanced to a point beyond control.

There was some feed

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Cause of the fire was not known.

A Polonia district family were surprised about 8 p.m.

Thursday when a bush partridge crashed through a window in their living room.

The bird shattered the glass of the window at the John Parayeski home, tore the window blind and crashed to its death when it struck a wall on the other side of the room. The storm windows were on, so the frightened bird went through two panes of glass.

Mr. Parayeski told The Press he thought the bird may have been chased by a hawk. He brought the dead bird and a piece of the torn blind to The Press office as evidence of the unusual incident. The Parayeski farm is located two miles south and three quarters of a mile west of the village of Polonia.

Over 1,150 patients were admitted to Neepawa District Memorial Hospital d u r i n g 19 6 0 . T he s e admissions amounted to 9,275 days of care.

50 years ago, Thursday, May 13, 1971 Although the event was not publicized extensively, there were quite a few spectators on hand to watch the demolition of the 100-foot high chimney of the former salt works in Neepawa last Wednesday afternoon.

The event was originally scheduled to occur at noon, but it was shortly after five o’clock before the final blast of dynamite was fired to send the tall, slender structure to its final doom.

Explosives expert Rube Newsham, of Birtle, said that wind conditions held up the operation and it was not until two o’clock that

he decided to continue.

He made several small detonations during the morning to determine the type of explosives he should use and he decided on a certain type of high velocity dynamite with an explosive force six times the speed of a bullet to do the job.

Many of the spectators expected to see the chimney dissolve in a huge explosion, scattering rubble all over the area, but Mr. Newsham felled the giant stack like a tree, carefully blasting away and cutting steel supports on one side of the base.

The chimney came down within a few feet of the red flag he had planted east of the chimney…

Blueprints showed the chimney to be constructed of poured concrete reinforced with steel, with a solid concrete base too thick to be demolished easily…

The chimney was the last remnant of the old mill of the former Neepawa Salt Works, which was constructed in 1940. Originally, the smoke stack was 165 feet in height, but this was lowered to the 100-foot level during remodelling of the plant. A smaller salt works was built on the sire in 1933, which was of the open-pan type, producing grainier salt exclusively…

T here was m i xed emotions among townspeople as to the fate of the chimney. Some felt it should have been preserved as a landmark and tourist attraction. Others felt that the cost of maintaining it in compliance with DOT regulations would be a burden.

While one landmark has disappeared, a new one is taking place at the site. Renovation of the mill building into waiting and dressing rooms for the new recreation complex is proceeding well and steel has arrived for the new arena. Foundation piers have been poured and

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40 years ago, Thursday, May 14, 1981 Neepawa Nat ives Oldt imers were si lver medal winners at the Prairie Cup Tournament held at Edmonton in early April.

A flag raising ceremony highlighted the off icial open i ng of t he 19 81 Manitoba Summer Special Olympic Games conducted May 6 to 8 in Winnipeg.

Hea lt h M i n i ster Bud Sherman, in declaring the first annual special summer games open, paid tribute to the handicapped young athletes from all sections of the province, for their determination and courage.

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30 years ago, Monday, May 13, 1991 The circus rolled into Neepawa and up to the Yellowhead Centre well after midnight on Wednesday. By early morning, a threering circus was well on its way to being set up and the elephants were having breakfast in the parking lot.

20 years ago, Monday, May 14, 2001 Shane Hnidy of the National Hockey League’s Ottawa Senators was at Neepawa Collegiate and Hazel M. Kellington School last week. He spoke to several classes and signed autographs. Hnidy attended both schools while living in Neepawa.

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Bringing advanced healthcare closer to home Ultraviolet therapy booth installed at Beautiful Plains Community Medical Clinic

still ensuring we have this equipment operational as quickly as possible. Doing it this way also provides a little more insight to us, if something goes wrong,” indicated Parrott.

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

Thanks to the efforts of local leaders in the medical community, Neepawa is now home to a new piece of innovative technology.

On Friday, May 7, an ultraviolet phototherapy booth was installed at the Beautiful Plains Community Medical Clinic.

A phototherapy unit emits UV light of a certain wavelength, which helps in the reduction of skin related inflammations such as eczema and psoriasis.

The treatment is usually given three-to-four times per week with each session lasting less than a minute to start.

The obtaining of the equipment was led by the BP Med Clinic doctors, who researched the technology and saw tremendous long-term value in its acquisition. The purchase price for the UV phototherapy unit has not been made public.

Some assembly required The UV therapy booth was physically assembled

by Neepawa Area Development Corporation (NADCO) chairperson Murray Parrott and Neepawa and District Medical Committee chair Arnie Suski. The pair were walked through the installation process, though via video conference by Lorenzo Fasan, president of MeditechPlus, an Ontario based manufacturer of medical devices.

Parrott noted to the Banner & Press during the assembly that having this type of therapy equipment available to our region’s large base of patients is very important, especially under the current circumstances.

“We have a large catchment area of clients that either have to go to Dauphin or Brandon for this

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Arnie Suski and Murray Parrott begin unboxing the new UV therapy booth at the Beautiful Plains Community Medical Clinic in Neepawa. In the background, Lorenzo Fasan, president of Meditech-Plus, watches via video conference.

type of treatment. So the doctors here felt as though this would be a great service to be able to provide locally, because [patients] should not have to drive to Brandon three times a week for five minutes [of treatment],” stated Parrott. “It’s one of those things where it’s bringing healthcare closer to home.”

As for the assembly, under normal circumstances, the manufacturer would come to the community and install the unit and computer system themselves. Due to current travel restrictions and isolation requirements from province to province, however, that was not feasible at this time. Fasan told the Banner & Press that walking clients through the

assembly process via video conference has become commonplace as of late.

Fortunately, he added, most hospitals, clinics and other health related facilities have been able to get through the installations without issue.

“It’s a bit of a process walking them through everything over the phone, or through [video conference], but it’s worked. I’ve done this a few times before.

Combine that with the expertise of Murray. I’ve spoken with him several times and he has a tone of experience that’s going to make this assembly, I’m confident, a smooth one,” said Fasan.

Parrott added that being a little more hands on with the installation in this

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“I am very glad that

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What’s next?

With the new equipment now delivered and assembled, the next steps will include the doctors and staff at the Beautiful Plains Community Medical Clinic acclimating themselves to the system and then beginning its use in the community. The schedule for that training to occur is still to be determined at this time.

It’s also important to note that the Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic will not be taking direct appointments for the UV phototherapy unit. Once operational, patient use will be directed through a doctor’s referral.

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SCBL hopes that it can welcome fans back sometime in 2021

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

The Santa Clara Baseball League (SCBL) is very much looking forward to a return to the ball diamond in 2021… They’re just hoping that they’ll be able to do so with fans in the stands. League copresident Warren Birch said that the six-team senior baseball circuit already has permission from Baseball Manitoba to start play at any time, if they so desire.

However, under the current mass gathering restrictions in place from the province, fans would not be allowed to be in attendance.

Birch said the fans play a massive part in helping each community even field a team, so not having them at the games would make a season difficult.

“The local support helps keep these teams af loat.

They support us through donations and vendors sales at certain ball parks.

That money helps pay for the cost for the umpires, equipment, field upkeep.

Just all the little things that add up over the course of the year,” said Birch. “Even aside from that, there is a sense of community pride that goes along with all of this, having people in the stands motivate the players out there on the field. The fans are as big as part of making this league what it is, as players, coaches and volunteers are.”

On the field As for when and if there is a season, all six clubs that played in 2020 will be returning for this year. Those clubs are the defending league champions, the Carberry Royals, Portage Padres, Neepawa Cubs, Plumas Pirates, Austin A’s and Ebb and Flow Lakers.

As for the proposed sched-

ule, the league is hoping for a full a 15-game schedule, with each team facing each other three times. Birch did note, however, that there are several variations of the schedule under considered at this time, due to the ongoing changes in the province related to COVID-19. He said it does making planning difficult, but that they have done everything they can to be

ready to go, when the opportunity to play ball makes a comeback. Last season, the Santa Clara League schedule consisted of each club playing a 10-game season.

Teams in the Santa Clara Baseball League (SCBL) are hoping to see fans able to attend games in 2021.

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Settlement Services help newcomers with census

By Kira Paterson

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A not her census has come and gone, seemingly quicker than usual, too.

The mailed out letters were dated for May 3, arriving in mailboxes shortly after that, while many local residents only had their documents dropped off in person on May 10, with the deadline for the census set for May 11. Despite the condensed timeline and COVID-19 restrictions, Neepawa and Area Immigrant Settlement Services (NAISS) still made sure to offer help with the census to newcomers in any way they could.

During the last census, NAISS held an informational session for newcomers to help educate people on the importance of completing the census, as well as showing them how to go about it. “We now have a substantial number of people who’ve stayed here, lived here since that time.

So this is not new for them now, they’ve been down [this] road once before,” explained NAISS coordinator Don Walmsley. This year, NAISS offered oneon-one help by appointment for those who needed some guidance or access to a computer to complete the census. They also focused on trying to get the message out on social media about the importance of completing the census and when the deadline was.

Because of pandemic restrictions, an in-person information session wasn’t an option this year, but Walmsley said they had considered hosting a virtual session. However, the timeline of this year’s census, with the government only starting to put out the message a couple weeks ago, didn’t allow NAISS the time to get something organized. “Thursday [was] when we had scheduled an update, because we thought [the deadline] wouldn’t be ‘til the 21st,” Walmsley said.

“Things happened really quickly. It really wasn’t

high on the radar and then suddenly, boom, May 3,” he expressed. “And then when it came out, it said complete it by May 11.”

Walmsley stated that they only had one individual ask NAISS for assistance with their census this year. “That means that the majority of people feel comfortable completing the census forms,” he said. He added that while they didn’t have a lot of requests for help, NAISS did hear a lot of feedback and eagerness from clients about getting their forms completed.

Walmsley noted that he hopes everyone was able to get their forms completed this year. “We’d love to get 100 per cent return on people filling it out to get a really good picture of the demographic in our community,” he expressed. “It’s very important, because what that demographic is helps the town... to do some planning, and to see the availability going forward of grants and that kind of thing. The larger your community, clearly, the larger the quantity, or the need, you may have in a community.”

He continued, “It gives us a good snapshot. I’m kind of really looking forward to the results. But the critical piece is getting everybody on board to complete the form, so that we can get a really good picture.”

One thing that Walmsley said concerned him and others at his office was the rollout of the census.

He noted that some of the people he’s spoken to never received their package, which they need to complete a census form, as it contains an access code to the online form. In a small poll they had among clients and staff, he noted that about 25 per cent didn’t receive a census package before the deadline. “There seems to be a real buy-in of people wanting to complete their forms, but they need the package to do that,” he expressed.

Cynthia Chartrand wins regional caregiver award

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From left to right: Kelly Lumbard, community events co-ordinator for Brokie Donovan presents Cynthia Chartrand (centre) with the Brandon and Westman Caregiver Award. Funeral director apprentice Michelle Major was also on hand to present Cynthia with a $100 gift gift certificate for the Keg.

By Eoin Devereux

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The dedication of a for mer Neepawa resident towa rd s helpi ng others has been rightfully recognized, as Cynthia Chartrand has won the Brandon and Westman’s Caregiver Award.

The honour, presented semi-annually by Brockie Donovan, recognizes caregivers from across the region. Eligible professions include hospice care, nurses, physicians, clergy, social workers and healthcare administrative professional. As well, volunteers, family member or any caregiving individual of note can be recommended for the award.

A compassionate caregiver Chartrand was nominated for the Brandon and Westman’s Caregiver Award by the son of a former patient, Rod Veitch.

Cynthia was the charge nurse at the Rivers Personal Care Home for most of Veitchs’ mother’s care.

In his nomination letter, Rod indicated that “Cynthia took the upmost and tender care of his mother and had a huge impact on her quality of life.”

He added that Chartrand would greet his mother each day with a new and engaging story, which was a highlight for her.

Rod and his family also took comfort in always knowing their mom was in good hands and that Cynthia would follow up or sort out any concerns that came up for her health and her care.

“Cynthia is a true compassionate caregiver and is very deserving to be recognized and honoured.

She consistent ly went above and beyond each and every day by providing exceptional patient care and unparalleled support to their families and

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An extreme honour As for receiving this type of accolade, Chartrand noted that this was a very much unexpected honour.

“Receiving this award was truly a surprise and an extreme honour. To be recognized in such a way for doing something that I genuinely love is difficult to describe,” stated Chartrand. “I feel blessed that I have a profession where I get to meet and care for amazing people like Mrs. Veitch. To learn from and hear about their experiences. She was truly a wonderful woman and I was one of many lucky people that had the opportunity to get to know her.”

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Carberry teacher Bob Clark organized a running club, which meets several mornings a week. Some of the club posed for a photo at the Community Hall prior to classes.

By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press • Carberry Collegiate staffing changes are starting to take place for 2021-22. Tenley Cameron has signed a permanent contract in Grade 5. Jordyn Bradco, who was teaching Grade 6, has accepted a Grade 5-6 position at the new Maryland Park School in Brandon. Lindsay Adriaansen, who has taught at Vincent Massey (Brandon) and Neepawa Collegiate, has transferred to a permanent Grade 6 position. She is very talented artistically, but will be on maternity leave during 2021-22. Karissa Kirkup, who has been on a term physical education contract, will teach Grade 6 next year. Chebri Enns will continue on a term Grade 8 position, which she held last year.

• Turtle Mountain School Division (Boissevain/Killarney) superintendent and CEO, Tim De Ruyck, has resigned to take a similar position with Wolf Creek School Division based in Ponoka, Alberta with 7,200 students in 30 schools.

• Conor Geekie (16), Winnipeg Ice rookie of the year, who is now back in Strathclair completing his Grade 11, was selected as WHL rookie of the month for April for scoring 15 points in 14 games.

• Pembina Hills Minor Ball League planned to open the 2021 season the second week in May. It was great to see three diamonds at the Carberry Ball Park full of boys and girls practicing for the coming schedule. They used to play in the Brandon League, which has expanded to Deloraine and Souris, etc.

Pembina Hills executive includes president Claire McKay (Clearwater), past president Rob Gudnason (Glenboro), vice-president Chris Unrau (Carberry), treasurer Ashley Lemon (Treherne), secretary/webmaster Patti Hacault (Bruxelles), MBA representatives: coaches– Justin Reid, umpires– Shane Norrie, high performance– Darrick Jones.

AAA head coaches are: 13U – Chris Unrau (Carberry), 15U – Darrick Jones (Baldur), 18U – Ryan Borody (Portage).

“Pembina Hills executive has done a good job to see a heightened interest in baseball, as there were 530 registered players and coaches in 2019, in 2020 there were 328, while 642 registered in 2021,” stated past president, Rob Gudnason.

• Kerri Einarson’s Team Canada has been struggling at the World Women’s Curling Championships in Calgary and not performing up to expectations. She visited by Zoom with her twin daughters and husband, shed a few tears, and was encouraged by Brad Gushue, her mixed curling partner with a telegram. “Best wishes and curl like the champions you are.” Telecasting was interrupted, as several veteran curling broadcasters tested positive due to the pandemic.

• Team Canada scraped into the six-country world women’s curling playoffs and also earned a berth in the 2022 Beijing

Olympics. Canada split their last two games with a loss to Japan 7-5 and a 6-4 win over China for a 7-6 round robin record, but lost 8-3 to Sweden in the playoffs. Now it’s off to Aberdeen, Scotland for Kerri Einarson and Brad Gushue for the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship.

• High energy teacher, Bob Clark, has had his running team (15-25 members) out practicing at 8:00 am several mornings each week starting in mid-April. Energetic students and impressive leadership! He also coaches the badminton team twice a week (one morning and one after school). When in Grade 10, several students were Zone champions.

• Fire completely destroyed the home and garage of Richard and Angela Manns Tuesday, May 4. Daughters Bryanna and Broni were studying university courses online at home with Angela when the fire started in the garage. Richard was returning from a Beautiful Plains School Division board meeting. A trust fund has been established at Westoba Credit Union and the Bank of Montreal in Carberry.

Further information is available from kim.d.adriaansen@ gmail.com.

In a telephone call, Richard, who is the chairman of the local school board, wanted to express his gratitude for the fantastic support from all the neighbours, fire fighters and others at this difficult time. They were able to rescue some of their pets, all of the international student pictures from the past 20 years and Ang’s rings, and the rest can all be replaced. The family has moved into grandmother Millie Robertson’s home in Carberry.

• Since health regulations prevented us from celebrating Mother’s Day in church, we enjoyed our former minister, Rev. Peggy Reid, from Hillsborough, NB. All mothers received a pansy and the choir performed, complete with masks. Peggy encouraged everyone to raise their casual attire in honour of all mothers. Several even wore top hats and Dennis Single had on a shirt and tie in respect for his mother in Country Meadows Personal Care Home in Neepawa.

• Tip of the fedora to the Westwood United Church folks, who have supported the province and health authorities to stop the pandemic spread OPTOMETRISTS and are being sued by other people. A friend, who was shopping in Winkler recently, was mocked for wearing a mask. My friend replied, “God gave you a brain. Why Monday - Friday don’t you use it?” It is hoped 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. that if these anti-mask folks 115-2nd Ave., N.W. get COVID-19, there is a Dauphin, MB hospital bed for them, or NEW PATIENTS WELCOME worse still, there is a ventilaCALL FOR APPOINTMENTS tor, if needed, to keep them breathing.

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By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press Stacey Wilcox was born on Christmas Day 17 years ago and is a member of the Carberry Collegiate 2021 graduating class. She is a member of the honour roll who enjoys music very much.

For six years, Stacey played clarinet and bass clarinet in the school band and has a great deal of respect for music teacher, Justine Burke.

COVID-19 has hampered the music program over the past year, however, special masks and bell covers have recently helped. The ukulele was a real challenge for her.

Rugby was her main sport and for four years, Wilcox left school twice a week at three o’clock to travel for practice with Brian Yon in Souris. The Sabres played in a Westman League, including Swan River, Dauphin, Minnedosa, Vincent Massey and Crocus Plains. Stacey

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Carberry Collegiate Grade 12 student Stacey Wilcox.

also played varsity basketball with coach, Kalena Green, when the Cougars were allowed to play.

Individuals who had a positive influence were parents, Darla and Marty, her grandparents, and Raegan Dyck, who taught her Geography, English and Social Studies.

Future plans include working for one to two years until she decides which direction her life leads.

Tips to help you prepare for wildfires Submitted Canadian Red Cross With dry conditions across the province, the Canadian Red Cross has some tips for keeping your home safe and your loved ones prepared.

Know the risks in your community, as conditions can change quickly. The Government of Canada has a fire management information system that monitors fire danger conditions across the country.

Take steps to keep your house and surrounding area clear. Regularly clean roofs and gutters and remove dried out branches, leaves and debris. It is good practice to maintain a 1.5 metre non-combustible zone around the home by raking down to soil, rock, or concrete.

In case of wildfires, keep a small household item like a rake or shovel handy to tamp down small fires before emergency responders arrive. Ensure that driveway entrances and house numbers are clearly visible for identification ease for

firefighters.

Keep an emergency kit on hand in case of evacuation. A basic kit should include supplies for 72 hours after an evacuation and include non-perishable food, cash, a first aid kit, keys, medication, a change of clothes, water and important documents, such as home insurance information.

Update your kit regularly to discard expired medication and food. Include items to avoid the spread of COVID-19 including masks, hand sanitizer, sanitizer wipes, and gloves.

If an evacuation is imminent, back your car into the driveway with the windows closed and valuables packed. If you have pets, keep them close and under control. Close all windows and doors in the house to reduce smoke and debris from entering your home. Move all combustibles away from the house, including barbecues, firewood and lawn furniture.

Follow instructions from emergency officials and stay safe.

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Alcoholics Anonymous meetings postponed. Call 204841-0002 _____________________ Arden Hall, cap. 255. Park, camping and sports facilities, rink, curling ice, kitchen and lounge. Call 204-368-2202

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

Obituary Yvonne Bennett The family of Yvonne Marie Louise Bennett, 81, of Neepawa, regretfully announce her passing on April 30, 2021.

Yvonne and Wes were married for over 43 years and had three children, Martha, Stanley and Glenn and they were blessed with 4 grandchildren, Michael, Brianne, Kaylin and Alexa.

Yvonne was a strong and hard-working woman and could often be found in her garden, baking or canning her homegrown vegetables. In the winter, she enjoyed crocheting her many afghans and baby blankets. Our family will miss her deeply.

A service for Yvonne will be announced once the family has determined a date.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Should friends so desire, donations be made in memory of Yvonne to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association.

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Neepawa Banner and Press offers full research and re-print services from our archives that go back to 1896. Additional copies of papers, $2 each depending on availability. Re-print of a page from past copies, $2 per page. Archival research, $25 per hour with a $10 minimum. Individual photos on photo paper $5 depending if we have a suitable original in our digital, print or photo archives. Ken Waddell, publisher

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The position is subject to expansion post Covid. The rate of pay to be $50.00 per session. To start September 2021. Application deadline: May 31, 2021. Apply to: Ministry & Personnel, Minnedosa United Church, Box 692, Minnedosa MB, R0J 1E0.

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Notice PESTICIDE CONTROL PROGRAM Town of Neepawa intends to conduct the following Pes�cide Control Programs during the 2021 season:

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To control noxious weeds on streets, boulevards, parks and cemeteries: Glyphosate & Par III

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To control pests such as gophers, mosquitoes, pine scale and spider mite: AquaBac 200, BTK Biological Insec�cide, Malathion, Ro�ul RT���ield Rodent Bait, Safers Insec�cidal Soap Proposed dates of applica�on will be from May 1 to October 15. The public may send wri�en submissions or ob�ec�ons within 15 days of the publica�on of the no�ce to the department below.

MB Conserva�on & Climate Environmental Approvals Branch 1007 Century St, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0W4 Kevin Levandosky, Parks Supervisor Box 339, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Ph (204) 476‐7600 ~ info@neepawa.ca www.neepawa.ca

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Dorothy Moffatt

Dorothy Moffatt, loving wife of the late George Moffatt, passed away on May 2, 2021 with her two daughters and a granddaughter by her side.

Mom was born January 8th, 1915. She was born to Horace and Lucy Smith and had 7 siblings. Edith, Olive, Gladys, Fred, Ken, Walter and Howard.

Mom was raised at Edrans, and attended the Deer Range School, MacGregor High School and Wellwood High School.

Upon completing her schooling, she met a striking young man from Firdale, George Moffatt. They married on October 5th, 1935. They farmed the Moffatt Family farm in Firdale for many years. Later, they moved to Carberry. Mom was a homemaker, was a faithful church attendee, worked with the Hospital Aid and many other community projects. After Mom was diagnosed with cancer, she was active in volunteering and visiting other women who were diagnosed. She was a 40 year cancer survivor.

For a few winters, they journeyed to Texas, and many more new friends were made.

With Dad’s ailing health, Mom and Dad moved to the Smith Building and enjoyed their time there. Mom made many good friends in the building and everyone looked after everyone else.

Due to health issues, Mom moved to the Carberry Care facility. She adored the staff there and we are all thankful for the wonderful, loving care she received up to her passing.

Mom and Dad had two daughters: Shirley (Wayne) had 3 children, Warren (daughter Samantha, sons, Domink and Yanik), Leone (husband Kelly and two daughters, Reese and Kenzie), Dari (husband Dave, daughter Caitlin and son Johnathan); Arlene (Joe) had 3 children, Lana, (Cory and son Shawn), Jamie (Brittany) and Ryan (Sabreen).

Mom felt so blessed to have grandchildren, as it took a while, and to have lived long enough to have great grandchildren.

If so desired, donations may be made to Carberry Palliative Care, Carberry Personal Care Home, Activity Department, or charity of your choice.

Our thanks to the Carberry Care facility and White’s Funeral Home for their thoughtful assistance.

Mom, we will miss you, you were such a great role model, but you are now with the love of your life and your Lord and Maker who you served well.

“To live in hearts left behind, is not to die.” Mom, you will be living in our hearts always.

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PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to subsection 162(2) of The Municipal Act that the Council of the Municipality of McCreary will present its 2021 Financial Plan at a Public Hearing at the McCreary Community Centre at 445 Broderick Street on Monday, the 31st day of May, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. Council will hear any person who wishes to make representation, ask questions or register an objection to its Financial Plan.

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 be using conference calling by calling 204-956-1134 or 1-866-792-1319 Conference ID 2424446 during the hearing.

Copies of the Draft 2021 Financial Plan will be available for review by any person by visiting the Municipality of McCreary Office, 432 First Avenue, McCreary, Manitoba during regular office hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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of Municipal Pesticide use Permit Public notice is hereby given that the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford (including Sandhills Golf & Country Club and all subdivision within the municipal boundaries). RM of Cornwallis and the Town of Carberry intent to conduct the following Pesticide Control Programs during 2021: 1. To control noxious weeds on road allowances and boulevards within the municipalities. The projected dates of application will be from May 1, 2021 to October 31, 2021. The Herbicides to be used include: · 2, 4-D Amine · 2, 4-D as 2-Ethel Hexylester · 2, 4-D Mecoprop-P Dicamba · Aminopyralid · Aminopyralid Metsulforen-Methyl · Dicamba · Dichlorprop, 2 4-D · Laceticacid · Iron · Glyphosate · Difufenzopyrt Dicamba · Clopyralid · Triclopyr · Aminocyclopyrachlor Metsulfuron Methyl · Aminocyclopyrachlor Chlorsulfuron · Gateway & Hasten NT (Surfactants) 2. To control the following insect pests including grasshoppers, mosquitoes, elm bark beetles, cankerworms etc. The proposed dates of application for these programs will be from May 1, 2021 to October 31, 2021. The insecticides that may be used include: · Malathion · Sevin XLR (Carbaryl) · Vectobac (BTI) · Eco Bran Bait (Carbaryl) · Delta Gard (deitametherin) The public may send written submissions or objections to specific programs within 15 days of this publication of this notice to the department below: Environmental Approvals Branch Manitoba Sustainable Development 1007 Century Street, Winnipeg MB R3H 0W4

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TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION Painting Project Turtle River School Division is accepting tenders for painting at the following locations: 1. Exterior of Ste. Rose School Tenders must include all materials, labor and taxes.

Tenders are to be submitted on the form provided.

All work is to be completed by August 27, 2021. A mandatory site inspection for prospective contractors will take place May 18, 2021. Please contact the undersigned for exact time.

A site inspection is required in order to submit a tender. A performance bond may be required. Please forward your tenders to the undersigned.

Tenders close: Noon, Friday, May 21, 2021.

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Mark envelopes Painting Project and submit to: Stephen Oversby, Maintenance Supervisor Turtle River School Division Box 309 McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0 soversby@trsd.ca Phone: (204)835-2067 Fax: (204)835-2426

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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

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

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

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Box 70 • Sidney, MB • R0H 1L0 ph: (204) 466-2824 Fax: (204) 466-2999 admin@wurtzbros.com General Manager Employment Opportunity Wurtz Bros. Ltd. located near Sidney, MB has four divisions consisting of: Redi-Mix Concrete & Concrete Pumping, Aggregate Production and Supply, Heavy Civil Construction and Demolition Divisions. We are searching for a full-time General Manager. Duties include: • Provide leadership.

• Collaborate with the senior executive team to develop and implement strategic business plans to meet company objectives while providing expertise on operations finance, projects, people, and systems.

• Proactively engages in research on upcoming and potential projects.

• Estimating bid processes • Planning, organizing, direction, and evaluation of projects from start to completion.

• Lead the team to manage project challenges, work schedule interferences, and all conflicts/setbacks associated with the projects.

• Demonstrate leadership skills by managing a team of employees with ability and willingness to face challenges, direct others, and effectively address conflict.

Please send resumes to Katherine Maendel at admin@wurtzbros.com or FAX 204-466-2999 *Please email for a copy of the full job posting

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PINE CREEK SCHOOL DIVISION

Band Teacher

(may include other assigned courses) 1.0 FTE (Term) at MacGregor Collegiate Institute September 2021 to June 30, 2022 MacGregor Collegiate Institute is a school of approximately 18 teaching staff and 160 students, located in MacGregor, Manitoba Candidates will be selected for interviews based on the following: • Valid Manitoba Teacher Certificate • Sound knowledge of the provincial curricula • Previous teaching experience in a middle or early years environment Skills and Abilities: • Abilities and qualifications to teach grade 6, 7, and 8 Band, 9-12 Concert Band, 9-12 Guitar and other assigned courses.

• A strong understanding of an inquiry approach to learning.

• Excellent understanding of Differentiated Instruction and Universal Design for Learning • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, building collective efficacy.

• Experience working with students with unique needs • Team player committed to the certainty that all students can and will learn • Self-motivated learner, building expertise based on student learning needs • Understanding of and experience with teaching remotely and online is considered an asset • Understanding of collaborative inquiry and deep learning is considered an asset Any questions should be directed to the Principal, Kyle McKinstry at 204-685-2047 or using the email address below.

Interested candidates are required to submit a cover letter, resume, and three (3) current references on or before May 12th, 2021 at 4 p.m. to: Human Resources Pine Creek School Division Email: hr@pinecreeksd.mb.ca We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

By applying, you are consenting that the Division may contact your references.

The candidate hired by the Pine Creek School Division is required to submit a clear Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check, at their own expense, as part of employment.

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We are currently seeking experienced, goal oriented individuals for employment in a number of areas: Class 1 drivers, Foremen, skilled laborers, sewer & water personnel, directional drill personnel, excavator, dozer, grader, rock truck, loader and packer operators.

We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits plan, Safety training and a safe work environment.

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Grass River Colony School

Kindergarten- Grade 4 Full Time Term Teacher September 7, 2021 – June 30, 2022 Applications close at noon on Friday, May 14, 2021.

For more information Contact Krista Speiss Submit letter of application and resume to: kspeiss@trsd.ca Krista Speiss, Principal Grass River School Box 160, Glenella, MB, R0J 0V0 Phone 204-352-4410, Fax 204-352-4410 Although all applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION invites applications for

Band & Music Teacher

Full Time Term September 7, 2021 – June 30, 2022 Applications close at noon on Friday, May 14, 2021.

For more information Contact Bev Szymesko (204) 835-2067 Submit letter of application and resume to: bevs@trsd.ca or Bev Szymesko, Superintendent Turtle River School Division, Box 309, McCreary, MB R0J 1B0 Phone 835-2067, Fax 835-2426 Although all applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

NEEPAWA AND AREA IMMIGRANT SETTLEMENT SERVICES (NAISS)

We are seeking a high-school or post-secondary student to fill the position of Administrative Assistant (Summer Position).

The successful candidate will work alongside our head English as an Additional Language (EAL) teacher to assist in providing English training to newcomers. The candidate will also work with our Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) program with their efforts to assist and engage newcomer students.

Qualifications • Must be a 15- to 30-year-old student who is enrolled in highschool or a post-secondary program.

• Have strong verbal and written English language skills, organizational skills, and be committed to their responsibilities as a worker.

• Be engaging with elementary, middle and high-school aged youth.

• Committed to providing services to newcomers.

Please only submit cover letter and resume via email to employment@neepawasettlement.com

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Please call ahead to Gary at (204) 768-0029 Pick-up May 30-June 4 (all purchases must be paid for prior to pickup) Sale conducted by: Bergner Auction Service, Ashern Email: bergauct@mymts.net www.globalauctionguide.com

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COW/CALF PAIR & BRED COW SALE Thurs. May 20 at 12:00 noon

Ricky Rey St. Claude, MB 45 Proven Red Simm. Cows with Simm. Calves at foot Both young & mature cows Full Herd Health program Good heifer retention program “Powerful Set of Cows”

NGB Farms St Claude, MB 20 Charolais cows with Charolais calves at foot Both young & Mature cows Full Herd Health Program Good heifer retention program “Very Appealing set of cows”

Many other smaller consignments as well, something for everyone.

To book pairs or bred cows call: Tyler Slawinski 204-672-0450 Gladstone Auction Mart 204-385-2537 Register online to bid on Gladstone Auction Mart website

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Agriculture, environment and animal care

By Cam Dahl Manitoba Pork Council Legislation brought forward by the provincial government has sparked debate about agriculture in Manitoba. The Animal Diseases Amendment Act has drawn comments about environmental impact and animal care.

In the past, farmers produced a little of everything.

A few animals, a bit of grain, produced with minimal inputs.

Some nostalgically view this bygone era as the ideal form of agricultural production.

However, that was not the case from either an environmental point of view or the experience of the family on the farm. Past production practices depleted soil nutrients and left the land vulnerable to erosion. Farmers of the past did not have the tools and production practices that allow modern farmers to protect our water. They did not have advanced veterinary treatments to ensure healthy animals. What is another key aspect of Old McDonald’s farm that should never be forgotten? The family who lived on it existed in poverty.

Old McDonald has retired from farming. We should not invite him back to work.

Beginning in the last half of the 20th century, agriculture began to modernize. Today, farmers have transformed agricultural production to keep up with the world demand for safe, high quality food that is produced in an environmentally sustainable way. This can be easily seen on modern hog operations in Manitoba.

Significant progress has been made to improve the environmental footprint of the province’s hog sector. For example, current hog production emits 35 per cent less greenhouse gasses than 50 years ago. Manure is managed as a valuable plant nutrient, rather than waste to be disposed. Over 85 per cent of manure is injected below the soil surface, where the nutrients are readily available for crops.

Today’s pork is produced using 40 per cent less water and 33 per cent less feed than 50 years ago. Modern operations have the economies of scale to take advantage of emerging research, new technologies and innovative farming practices to further improve the industry’s environmental impact.

The Animal Diseases Amendment Act has generated comments about the humane treat-

ment of animals. Hog producers in Manitoba adhere to strict animal care codes that are a combination of professional standards backed up by regulatory enforcement. Every hog farmer in Manitoba is expected to follow the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pigs.

The Code is a result of a rigorous development process that uses the best science on pig health and welfare, which has been compiled through an independent peer-reviewed process. The Code Development Committee includes independent scientists and representatives from nongovernmental organizations involved in animal welfare.

Backing up the Code of Practice is legislation and regulation, like Manitoba’s Animal Care Act. Those who do not provide animals in their care with adequate food and water and ensure that they are kept in sanitary and safe conditions are subject to fines, or even imprisonment.

Offenders can be prohibited from owning animals following conviction. Manitoba’s animal welfare regulations are current, effective and have been used by other jurisdictions as a model to follow.

Animal care in modern hog production does not stop at codes of practice and regulatory enforcement. There is also verification. The Canadian Quality Assurance (CQA) program and its replacement, the Canadian Pork Excellence (CPE) program, are national platforms for producers to demonstrate compliance with food safety, animal care, and traceability. Program registration is required to ship animals to federally inspected processors. Under these programs, animal care is assessed regularly, including an annual visit from a veterinarian.

Modern Manitoba hog farmers are leaders in protecting their animals and the environment. In return, they need protection and the pigs under their care need to be protected from foreign animal diseases like African Swine Fever. This protection is lost if people from outside of the farm breach biosecurity.

Farm families also need to be protected from those who come onto their property without permission.

This is where The Animal Diseases Amendment Act and its companion bill, The Petty Trespass Amendment and Occupiers Liability Act, come into play. These bills are designed to protect livestock and the farm

families who are such an important part of rural development and the economic fabric of Manitoba.

The hog sector contributes approximately $1.7 billion to the provincial economy and provides over 14,000 Manitobans with quality jobs. In the last five years, over $100 million of private investment has flowed into the province because of the sector. Hog production is a success story that all Manitobans can celebrate and one that should be protected for the future.

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Minnedosa business gives Donations to Touchwood back to the community continue to roll in

PHOTO BY CASPER WEHRHAHN

PHOTO COURTESY OF KAREN MITCHELL, MINNEDOSA TRIBUNE

Rajesh Mishra (on left), the owner and operator of RD’s on Main in Minnedosa, recently presented a cheque for $1,000 to John Mendrikis. The money raised will be given to the Minnedosa & District Health Foundation Inc. to aid in the purchasing of a portable ultrasound for the community.

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Michelle Gerrard (right), owner of Neepawa’s Home Hardware, presented a cheque of $2,000 on May 10 to the Touchwood Park Association. The money received is being put towards appliances for the building. Receiving the cheque were Touchwood board member Jeff Braun (centre) and executive director Arleigh Wilson (left). Over the past few weeks, several businesses and organzations across Neepawa and area have donated to Touchwood, to assist the program, as it prepares to finalize work on its new Day Program building.

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This beautiful country setting with a riding mountain view and an almost completely new 2,345 sq. ft. home, a 20-acre yard site with a shop, etc., and 60 acres of cultivated land is waiting for you.

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#1 2 Deer Ridge Road Neepawa, MB MLS#:202110545 • $329,000 3-bedroom duplex with single attached garage located in Hillcrest Estates.

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A&B Dalrymple’s lights up the night A & B D a l r y m p l e ’s C o u n t r y Farm Greenhouses, located in Minnedosa, held a “Light up the Night” event on May 7. Patrons could visit the illuminated greenhouse up to 10:00 p.m. on May 7 and 8, as well as May 14 and 15.

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