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A name Neepawa can be proud of Junior “A” Hockey team changes name to Titans

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press A new era for Junior “A” Hockey in Neepawa has been unveiled. The Neepawa Natives are no more, as the team announced on Monday, June 7, that its name has officially been changed to the Neepawa Titans. To go along with revised moniker, updated primary and secondary logos, as well as new team jerseys were also revealed.

The logos were designed by Brooks Freeman, of Virden, MB, and is inspired by Greek mythology, which defines a Titan as “one that is gigantic in size or power.”

The primary colours are black, silver, grey and gold.

The black and silver harken back to the original colours of the team, when it was first established back in 1989.

The gold, meanwhile, adds additional contrast and refers to “a field of canola on the horizon,” according to the team’s official media release. The primary logo features the new team wordmark in front of a sword and a shield, while the secondary is a helmet in a similar style to that of a centurion in front of a shield.

The name change was announced just under a year ago, amid a flurry of professional sports franchises rebranding away from Indigenous names and likenesses that had been in use for decades.

There was much talk before the official unveiling as to what the full rebrand would be. At different times,

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there were suggestions related to the area’s agriculture, lumber, pork or brewing industries, to be the foundational component to the change.

Neepawa Titans head coach and general manager Ken Pearson said that the selection of the name “Titans” was meant to serve as an homage to all four of those industries.

“In our discussions on the name, we just kept coming back to the four pillars of our community, which is our farm sector, the brewery, pork production and the lumber. Those are titans in our community and important members of our community. They are an integral part of Neepawa,” said Pearson.

As well, Pearson said that the new name needed to have an aura to it that signified strength and that of all the choices, “Titans” was the name that checked all those boxes.

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Celebrating a centenary

Neepawa resident turning 100 years old this month Gladden has also gone abroad for a number of trips. “I’ve been to England twice,” Gladden said. She’s been to several different states, as well, including New York, Hawaii, Michigan and Illinois, which is where Koski lives now. She even went on an Alaskan cruise with Koski at the age of 90.

During her travels, Gladden has met some rather notable figures. “I was in an airplane with Wayne Gretzky from Winnipeg to New York,” she recalled. “I didn’t realize it was him. I just thought he was an ordinary guy, we were talking away, and then when we came out my daughter and son-in-law recognized [him].” She added, “He didn’t even say his name and I hadn’t said my name, we just talked. I don’t think hockey was even mentioned.” She estimated that encounter took place over 20 years ago.

Gladden had possibly one of the most British encounters while she was in England, when she met Princess Diana. “I shook hands with her, had a nice little chat with her. She was a very nice person, beautiful woman,” Gladden recalled. “That would’ve been at least 40 years ago, she was still married to Prince Charles.”

Lots to keep busy There was never a shortage of activities Annie Gladden will be celebrating her 100th birthday on June 19. to keep Gladden busy at home, too. An avid gardener, she’s a lifetime member of the local

By Kira Paterson Horticultural Society.

She also loves knitting, crocheting and Neepawa Banner & Press baking. “I like to make butter tarts,” Gladden noted. “Not There is going to be another centenarian in town very so much cookies, now. I used to make a lot of cookies, but soon. Annie Gladden will be turning 100 on June 19, but I find it kind of awkward getting them out of the cupboard you might not think that if you saw her. without spilling them. My hands aren’t as steady as they Carol Koski, Gladden’s daughter, said that she doesn’t used to be. I still make matrimonial cakes, and some things think her mother acts like she’s 100. “I don’t know how like that,” she added. someone who’s 100 is going to act, but she doesn’t act Koski recalled that her mom baked a lot when she was still like it,” she chuckled. “I mean, she’s pretty sharp.” Koski at home, too. “She used to always bake bread on Mondays,” stated that Gladden is always cheerful and is very friendly Koski said. She added that her mom loved to entertain to everyone she meets. “Other words to describe my Mom guests, and she remembered that there always seemed to be are: strong, positive attitude, great people visiting at their home. work ethic, always keeping busy, In addition to her hobbies, Gladpurposeful,” Koski added. den kept busy with volunteering over the years. She was a Girl Guide Lifetime of memories leader, a member of the United One of Gladden’s favourite Church in Neepawa, she helped pastimes over the years has been with the Junior Horticulture Garden travelling. She noted that she’s been Club and often used to visit residents all over Canada and seen nearly of local senior homes, bringing them all of Manitoba. “The only thing flowers or some of her baking. “She’s I haven’t been was to Churchill,” done a lot of volunteer work through she said. “But they didn’t have tours different organizations throughout to Churchill back then.” She added the years,” Koski said. “She’s a hard that one of her favourite Canadian worker. She very much always has destinations was the Atlantic provsomething that she needs to do. Even inces. “The Maritimes was very at her age now, she lives in a small nice. New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, apartment and she still, you know, This pic ture of Gladden was taken has to water the plants and bake.” it’s beautiful down there.” during her Alaska cruise in 2010.

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Long-time area resident Gladden was born and raised in the community of Riding Mountain to parents Thomas and Minnie Scott.

She grew up with five other siblings on the family farm.

“Us girls, we had to work a lot outside the house,” Gladden noted of her time growing up. “We milked cows and worked in the garden and everything.”

In 1944, she married the late Vince Gladden and they moved to Neepawa and built a house together in town.

Gladden had three children, two daughters and a son.

Koski is her only surviving child, as her son passed away in a car accident as a teenager and her other daughter died just last year. She has four grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and just recently became a great, great grandmother, as well.

Gladden lived in the same house she built with her husband right up until last fall, when she moved to the Yellowhe a d M a nor.

She noted that she had paid for the apartment at the Yellowhead Manor a couple months in advance, but she wanted to wait until the fall before moving because she had lots of vegetables in her garden that she wanted to make sure she could bring in before leaving Gladden and her husband, Vince, at her former home. their Neepawa home in 1979.

With her 100th birthday coming up and still living independently, Gladden shared her not-so-secret formula for having a long, healthy life. “I never drank or I never smoked,” she said. “And I like to eat fresh vegetables and I still make my own meals.”

When asked how it felt to be nearing this big milestone, Gladden replied, “We just never know, one day to the next, what’s gonna happen.”

While a big celebration can’t take place due to the current COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, those who’d like to congratulate Gladden and wish her a happy birthday can still do so. Cards or letters can be mailed to her at 301-310 Davidson Street, Neepawa, MB, R0J 1H0.

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By Chad Carpenter

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Keep it polite

very so often, a comment or a letter comes along that’s a bit discouraging. We have received a lot of letters lately and most have been very well thought out and reasonably well composed. In addition, we also get a large number of submitted columns. We don’t have room for many submitted pieces but we try our very best. We have to make decisions, right or wrong, we have to make decisons.

So the discouraging letter that came along made my task easier this week. First of all, the letter was not local, it wasn’t even from Manitoba.

Second, the writer decided to call me some derogatory names and that’s fine, but when people choose to use disparaging names and comments, it masks over whatever the message may have been. The writer was trying to make the point that they disagree with my stand on an issue but instead of elaborating their views, it was pretty much buried under insults against my character and methods.

There’s another writer who occasionally takes exception to what I say but he always masks over his views with his hatred for me or people who think like I do. He doesn’t even ask that we publish his letters and we willingly oblige. There’s another writer who is always condemning a particular ag industry. He throws out claims about the industry but rarely backs them up with facts or studies.

Every industry has its downside and every industry causes some damage to the environment. There should be no tolerance for willful ignorance or willful damage. But to hear some critics, one would assume, for example, that hogs and oil neepawa

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Right in the Centre Ken Waddell are dirty industries, while ignoring that spent wind turbines can’t yet be recycled and are being cut up and buried in landfills. Overall solutions need to be looked at for every industrial endeavour, in fact every human endeavour, and make sure we know the consequences from start to finish.

In contrast to the above three writers mentioned, people say, “That Leonard Paramour guy, he really gives you a hard time. Why do you publish his stuff, anyway?

He really doesn’t like you.” That perception, as some people are surprised to f ind out, is totally wrong. Leonard and I agree on many things. We have known each other and have been friends for the best part of 50 years. And, no, we don’t agree on every item, but we do both staunchly defend the idea that opinions are opinions and they need to be expressed. I have no intention of squelching opinions, but when people don’t, or won’t, be reasonably nice about it as per the examples above, those insult wrapped opinions aren’t likely to see the light of day in the paper.

Lately, people have taken to phoning our politicians, and worse yet, their staff and expressing hatred and vitriol to towards them. I have said it before, that’s not acceptable.

I slipped up earlier this year and spoke inappropriately in the presence of a hospital staff person. I felt badly and went back later in the day and apologized. They graciously accepted my apology and for that, I was thankful.

Anyway, this morning I was doing some math and this column is one of about 1,650 I have written.

I have likely annoyed everybody somewhere at some point in time. If I have slipped into the insult mode, I apologize.

The point is, if we don’t have vigorous and active discussion, we won’t make any progress at all. We are making progress for sure. The world is a better place to live, grow and thrive, at least from a prosperity and health point of view than it was 50 years ago. Certainly it is better than 100 or 200 years ago. It has been said that life in the 1800s and early 1900s was cruel, brutish and short. We have made progress and one of the key factors in that progress is having vigorous and active discussion. And it’s a whole lot better when we leave the personal insults out of it.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this column are the writer’s personal views and are not to be taken as being the view of the Banner & Press staff.

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‘Is it hot enough for you?’

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hose days last week took me back, way back, to when I was but a youth. The memory crystalized when I was working in the mid afternoon shade, not in the sun, but in the shade. The task was not arduous, however, the sweat dripping down my forehead was causing my eyes to burn. It was sweat, no lady-like perspiration or breaking bead, plain, eye-burning sweat.

I was working outside by choice, getting some jobs done so the evening would be free to be enjoyed.

The memory was of work performed by duty– baling.

Square bales, hard lifting, heavy, steady work. My father did custom baling, a faithful 8N tractor, and a not so faithful Massey baler. We took turns driving the tractor and manning the sledge– a contraption of two planks co-joined front and back on which a series of bales would be stacked before, with a firm heel and a heave, the stack would slide off to rest in the field. Repeat procedure, repeat all day. Some days it was too hot in mid-afternoon, the leaves would drop from the alfalfa, and they contained the best nutrients. So it was not for the humans that we paused, but for the product. Those days, the work would continue late into the night, a welcome relief, however, hand signals from driver to sled runner were of no avail in the dark, and a loud ‘whoa’ would have stopped a horse, but not a hard of hearing tractor driver! Oh, the fun we had…I did get paid, a cent a bale. I don’t know what dad charged the farmers, but I am certain that he profited from my labour!

The memory flitted to the uniform. It was a time when we wore canvas sneakers for working. They wore thin.

The clover stubble could penetrate and pierce a foot. It was a relief when a hole appeared, for that meant some ventilation. My feet frequently developed heart blisters on the soles. My jeans became very fashionable, delicately shredded denim, only this was not an asset. The mending was much appreciated, for the legs needed to be covered for protection from the stalks of that hardy clover, and from the crisp straw. Hot, heavy work.

I do treasure the memories, for I learned a great deal by working, by working hard, and by working with my father. When it was side by side working, fencing or shearing for example, he took breaks to philosophise on history or current events. “What do you think?” required a mature answer. He wanted to know, and then enlighten, expand my thoughts. There was the satisfaction of a job well done. The finished project. With that baling, our finished product would be a stack 40 bales long and twelve or more high, gracefully tapered to shed moisture, and carefully formed to hold its shape. A thing of beauty. One strong memory that surfaced, with still a hint of rancour, was a summer night we were baling the back 40 and could see on the east horizon the fireworks concluding the Carman Fair. The sting? My sister and her beau were there, and I wasn’t!

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JUNE 11, 2021

Finding a better way Faithfully F Yours

or two years now, we have had an issue near the back door of our house that has required attention. I finally got it addressed about a month ago.

The solution turned out to be quite simple. The result turned out better than I could have ever imagined.

To some, the problem we had might seem rather trivial. Our back door opens onto a concrete porch. Its surface is about 11 inches above the level of the sidewalk leading to our garage, which is not an easy step up for most people. So we took two large concrete sidewalk slabs, put one on top of the other and set them next to the porch.

Adding a second step helped, but did not solve the problem completely. The rise on each step was different– the first was four inches, the second was seven. That might have been good enough for most people, but not for one resident of our house.

One of the lingering effects of Kathryn’s stroke has been weakness in her left leg. This

has required her to wear two braces– one for her knee and one for her ankle. Without them, she finds walking very difficult. With them, she can move about on her own and maintain her independence, for which we are grateful.

Most of the time, she can go up and down stairs with no problem, especially if there are sturdy handrails on each side of the stairway; and in our house, those railings exist. But we had no railings to help her navigate the steps from the back door to the sidewalk and she was finding them harder to climb.

Something needed to be done– but what?

Kathryn came up with the answer– build a new step and incorporate a railing into it. A quick sketch, a few

measurements and a glance at my spare lumber pile told me I had all the materials I needed. Four hours later, a new step complete with a railing had been installed.

Did it pass inspection? Well, Kathryn says it’s perfect and she loves it, so I’ll take that as a “yes.”

Sometimes, life’s profound lessons are taught at unexpected times and in unexpected ways. Kathryn’s solution to our back step problem was one I hadn’t thought of, but it turned out to be the best solution by far and the easiest one to implement.

She is the one who needs railings and other items that make life so much easier for people whose mobility has been reduced by arthritis, a stroke, MS or injury. And she

also knows how inaccessible some handicapped accessible buildings can be at times.

So in our house, when modifications have to be made, the one who will make most use of them is the one whose advice is sought and whose suggestions are followed.

I have often wondered how much different our world would be if we addressed other issues in the same way.

What if we listened to those who seek our help and asked them what types of help would give them the most benefit? What if we did the same for those seeking healing from scars left by emotional and physical abuse; or those seeking justice for wrongs committed against their families and cultures many years ago?

There has to be a better way to bring healing and help to those in need. A good first step in finding that way is listening– and seeking, as St. Francis of Assisi put it, “not so much to be understood, as to understand.”

and we are getting more seasonal temperatures. The farmers were very happy with the rain we got and the hot weather warmed up the ground and the vegetable gardens are now thriving.

Even though nature is following its course, it seems that the world is in a terrific amount of turmoil.

However, when I search the Bible, there were many times of fierce battles and many lives were lost. When I read the Book of Ester, I noticed that they were trying the eliminate the Jewish people. However, God took action and they were spared.

I remember that in WWII, we saw the same thing. However, God preserved the Jewish generation and even today, God is listening if we seek Him. When humbling ourselves and turning from the wicked ways, God will hear and will forgive and heal our land (2 Chronicles 7:14).

Let us seek God in prayer this week.

Neil Strohschein

Observation

By Addy Oberlin

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hen I look out my window, I see some threatening cloud formations forming just west from my home. The hot spell we encountered has now passed

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I had a nasty Grade 1 teacher. At the beginning of my Grade 1 year, I lived in a little French town with the unlikely name of Somerset, Manitoba. If I broke my crayon, I would be slapped by the nun. If I put up my hand and did not hold it completely still, like Queen Elizabeth (ie: if I moved my fingers in excitement), I would get slapped. Lucky for me, my Dad got transferred to the Big City: Brandon, Manitoba, only a month into Grade 1. Whew!

I often think of the rest of the children whom I left behind. But these days, more often, I think of children in war zones or in poverty who do not have the opportunity to enjoy any kind of education at all. Even before COVID-19, nine out of 10 10-year-olds attending school in low-income countries were unable to read a simple text, and a staggering 258 million children and youth were not in school at all.

It bears repeating: there were already a quarter of a billion children not receiving an education before COVID-19 struck. As Julia Gillard, former Prime Minister of Australia and current Chair of the board of directors of the Global Partnership for Education, has said, “Nothing has greater power to transform the lives and opportunities of entire generations than a quality education.”

It is easy for us all to be self-absorbed in the current COVID environment, worrying that other countries are ahead of us with their vaccinations, but let’s not forget the rest of the world. Canada must invest in the Global Partnership for Education to the tune of $500 million over the next five years to sustain learning and get children back in school!

Connie Lebeau Victoria, BC Additional letters on Page 14

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Getting married

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In the good old days, June was traditionally the most popular month to marry. Forget about the blessings from the goddess Juno (for whom June is named) who was said to be the protector of women in marriage and childbearing. For those practical prairie people, June was after seeding and usually before haying, thus buying a small reprieve in a busy schedule. June has lovely weather, so it was easier for guests to travel to your wedding by horse and buggy. Moreover, June brides were likely to have their first child in spring, rather than in the cold of winter.

When those bachelors were tired of eating fried eggs with bread and butter and canned beans every day, this encouraged them to forgo their shyness and embark on courtship.

During the courtship, the woman never, ever called or contacted the man; men did all the initiating of courtship. When dating began, the expectation was to marry someone within your own faith. Falling in love with a person of the “wrong religion” could mean exclusion from the family and probably refusal to be married in the church. Courtship meant developing a deeper relationship, as you needed to know that the other person was the one for you, because this was a permanent deal. Divorces were almost unheard of. In the words of Benjamin Franklin, “keep your eyes wide open before marriage, and half shut afterwards.”

Families encouraged women to marry young. Girls began preparing for marriage as a young teenager. A family member, often grandpa, made a “hope chest” and the “little miss” embroidered pillow cases and dresser scarves and made items such as aprons and quilts to make her future house a home. By the time she was ready for marriage, she would have a nice collection of household items. Women did not accept the proposal for marriage without their father’s consent. Women and men were not considered equal, as women were seen as “the weaker sex”. Legally handed over from her father to her husband, she could not own land or keep any money she may earn. Before the wedding, in most communities, a bridal shower was held. Wedding showers had their start in the 1890s, when a parasol was passed around the room and each person placed a small gift in it for the new bride to be.

Nowadays, the typical wedding costs $25,000 plus, with large bouquets and banquets, dances, expensive wedding dresses, exotic honeymoons and photo shoots. Weddings of old took place in the local church or at home, mainly in the morning, with the preacher preforming the ceremony. Many of the dresses were simple and serviceable so they could be used again for other occasions. After the service, everyone went to the bride’s parents’ home to sit down to a dinner prepared by the bride’s family. Not too many went on honeymoons; just hopped in the buggy and off to the shack they went. Several days later, friends and neighbours gathered in the night and came into the yard shooting guns, banging pots and hollering. They came in, met the new wife and after some teasing, set about to play cards or visit and enjoyed refreshments, compliments of the newlyweds. This “charivari” was a notable welcome to the community.

For the men who have read this far down, a reminder that “no husband has ever been shot while doing the dishes!”

Only in the Prairies would you be offered “dainties” at a wedding or shower.

Base: 3/4 cup butter 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 tsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. vanilla 2 cups flour

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Topping: 3 eggs 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 2 cups shredded coconut 1 cup dried pineapple pieces, diced 1 cup dried papaya or mango pieces, diced 2/3 cup maraschino cherries, halved In a bowl, mix together butter, brown sugar, lemon juice and vanilla. With a wooden spoon, add in the flour until it forms a crumbly dough. Grease a 9x13 inch pan and press the dough into the pan. Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until lightly browned.

Let cool for a few minutes.

Topping: In a bowl, beat the eggs until light and fluffy, then add the sugar and vanilla and beat well. Add the remaining ingredients and pour over the base. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool and cut into squares.

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In a bowl, add the flour and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Work in the 1/4 cup butter with pastry blender until fine. Pat evenly into an ungreased 8x8 inch pan. Sprinkle pecans on top.

Mix the remaining butter and sugar in a pot and bring to a boil for 10-20 seconds.

Pour evenly over the crust and pecans. Bake in a preheated 350°F for 18-20 minutes until bubbly. Remove from oven and sprinkle with chocolate chips. When chips are melted, swirl with a fork. Cut when cool.

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Pictured are George and Jean Drysdale. The couple posed together for this picture on June 29 in 1904.

Day Six: More LIFE!!

Day five ends with animals in the seas and birds in the air. Then, on the sixth day, God made animals that live on land. All of them were to multiply, each according to its own kind.

It sounds like a population explosion, doesn’t it?

To those familiar with the geologic column, the Cambrian period comes to mind. In what scientists call the “Cambrian explosion,” every animal phylum known today, plus several that are now extinct, appears.

Each one appears suddenly. That is the mystery, so far as scientists are concerned. Each class, each family, appears suddenly; and every species at its first appearance has all the characteristics of the class to which it belongs. The theory that every form of life on earth has evolved from a simpler form has absolutely no support in the fossil record.

Then there is the genetic code. Bill Gates has commented that DNA is like a software program, but much more complex than any software program man has devised. The amount of information stored in the DNA of the simplest organism is enormous. Such a program could not just happen by chance.

To be continued.

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JUNE 11, 2021

Spruce Plains RCMP report

By Cpl. Jacob Stanton Spruce Plains RCMP

During the week of May 31 to June 6, Spruce Plains RCMP dealt with 57 police activities.

May 31: RCMP responded to a report of a break and enter at a residence in Gladstone. Police cleared the home and found no signs of forced entry; the matter was deemed unfounded. Police conducted a COVID-19 compliance check at a residence in the Municipality of GlenellaLansdowne. All person(s) were found complying with quarantine regulations.

June 1: RCM P responded to a report of mischief at a business in Neepawa that was later determined to be unfounded.

Police engaged with several motorists and issued tickets for various Highway Traffic Act offences.

June 2: RCMP received a report of a possible impaired driver in Neepawa.

Police located, stopped the vehicle and conducted alcohol screening tests on the driver. The tests resulted in a zero and therefore the report was determined to be unfounded. Police responded to an assault in the Municipality of GlenellaLansdowne; the investigation is ongoing.

June 3: RCM P responded to a residential alarm in Gladstone that was determined to have

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Police received a report of a break and enter at a residence in Neepawa that was determined to be unfounded. Police responded to a report of trespassing in Clanwilliam. All involved parties were spoken to and the issue was resolved without incident.

June 4: RCMP conducted a wellbeing check on a person in Neepawa who was found to be fine, with no cause for concern.

Police were dispatched to an abandoned 911 call at a residence in Neepawa, where it was discovered there was a family dispute going on. All parties were spoken to and no charges were laid.

June 5: RCM P responded to a domestic assault in Minnedosa, where one person was arrested and charged as a result. Police were dispatched to a vehicle vs pedestrian collision in

Minnedosa; the matter is still under investigation.

Police were patrolling in the RM of Minto-Odanah and stopped a vehicle traveling 156 km in a 100 km zone. The driver was issued a $783 ticket for speeding and a serious offence notice was sent to MPI for licence review. Police were dispatched to the campground in Minnedosa for a report of fighting. One person was arrested for breaching a court ordered condition and was taken into custody until sober.

June 6: RCMP received a report of threats being uttered in Minnedosa that was later determined to be unfounded. Police engaged with several motorists and issued tickets for various Highway Traffic Act offences.

RCMP conducted 20 traff ic enforcement actions during this reporting period.

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Brandon resident, Karen, participates in kite flying on a blustery day in Wasagaming on May 28.

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1951: Former hospital to become senior citizens’ home

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

110 years ago, Friday, June 9, 1911 Neepawa lodge of Knights of Pythias celebrated the opening of their new hall last evening with a special program in which Grand Chancellor Jeffries took part.

There was also a delegation of about 50 members from Dauphin, who came down by special train and were met at the C.N.R. station

by Neepawa members and escorted to the Pythian hall.

This new lodge room had been fitted up very neatly and most appropriately, the furniture being of the best that Simpson & Son could turn out.

100 years ago, Friday, June 10, 1921 Morden is now linked up with the Manitoba hydroelectric system and will be using the current in a few days.

90 years ago, Friday, June 12, 1931 There is hardly a more barren looking place on Mountain Avenue than the collegiate grounds. When the collegiate was constructed, there were comprehensive plans for lawns, shrubbery and flowers, but after three years everything is the same as the contractors left it.

80 years ago, Tuesday, June 10, 1941 Three R.C.A.F. men, one from Winnipeg, were killed early Friday, two instructors died in a crash of a Harvard Training plane on a night flight at No. 11 Service Flying Training school at Yorkton and the third man, a student, flying alone, also crashed in a Harvard from No. 10 S.F.T. school at Dauphin.

70 years ago, Thursday, June 14, 1951 Plans are now underway for the official opening of the new Neepawa District Memorial Hospital on June 22.

The title to the present Neepawa General Hospital building will be transferred by the United Church in Canada. The building will be remodelled and will be operated by the United Church as a home for senior citizens. It is proposed to

open the home as soon as it is ready for occupancy.

A questionnaire was distributed to residents of the district following the last war and the vote overwhelmingly favoured the construction of a new Memorial Hospital and votes favoured a plan for the old hospital to be operated as a home for senior citizen’s home…

At the 1950 United Church Conference, the offer of the regional hospital board was presented.

The conference set up a committee consisting of the president of the conference, Dr. C. H. Best, supt. Of Home Missions, Rev. W. A. Osborne minister of the United Church here, and Earl Murray, of Neepawa…

At the 1951 church conference held recently in Winnipeg, the report of the committee, presented by Rev. Osborne was unanimously accepted by the Conference, and the authority to proceed with plans for necessary renovations and suitable furnishings was given.

While there are similar homes in other provinces established by the United Church, this is the first to be established in Manitoba.

Local church officials state the establishment would not be a nursing home and personsapplyingforresidence must be in reasonably good health. There will be accommodation for 22 persons and accommodation for married couples and for single persons will be provided.

to recover the nitroglycerine and several detonator caps.

The recovery was made without mishap and police said the explosives will be handed over to the Canadian Army for disposal.

50 years ago, Thursday, June 10, 1971 Following the W.M.S. meeting, which was held Wednesday, June 2 at the home of Mrs. Bill Suttie, a birthday tea was held in honor of Mrs. Elizabeth Suttie on the occasion of her 90th birthday.

40 years ago, Thursday, June 11, 1981 Neepawa councillors June 2 asked for public help in deciding whether to open most of Neepawa’s residential areas to possible group homes.

Neepawa area residents will have shorter waits and the services of two dentists this month at the Neepawa Medical Clinic with Drs. Ishmael Bruce and David Moyer.

30 years ago, Monday, June 10, 1991 Years of working on farm equipment and many hours of fighting with repair deadlines may soon pay dividends for Ron Parrott.

Ron farms at Franklin and is a mechanic for Agassiz Agri-center in Neepawa.

He is also an inventor and a machinist and has, over the past few years, come up with a bearing puller that is very compact and very practical.

Labelled a “Compact Power Puller”, the invention has been patented in the United States and also in Canada.

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Pictured is the former Neepawa General Hospital. Following the decision to begin building a new hospital, meetings were held with the United Church to consider converting this building into a senior citizens’ home.

warehouse four kilometres northeast of Minnedosa, have returned home.

The evacuation was a precaution because of potential health risks posed by chemicals stored in the shed, owned by Ken Kane Aerial Spray…

The fire in the storage shed, located in the RM of Minto, broke out early Thursday morning.

The shed contained pesticides, herbicides and fung icides. The main chemical in the shed was Dithane, a potentially hazardous substance.

While residents in the general vicinity of the fire were evacuated, emergency off icials were ready to evacuate 2,500 residents of the town if the wind changed, RCMP spokesman Sgt. Steven Saunders said.

Firefighters let the fire burn throughout the day, fearing adding more oxygen would make it worse.

A health advisory was issued for residents, who

60 years ago, Friday, June 9, 1961 A s m a l l c a c he of nitroglycerine was recovered

by RCMP in this area Monday, according to a 20 years ago, Canadian Press report, Monday, following the arrest of three June 11, 2001 men at Vermillion Bay, Ont., More than 100 people, for safe-cracking.

The report stated the evacuated following a toxic cache was recovered by a chemical fire in a storage special detail of the RCMP “near Neepawa”. The Press was told that it had actually been in the vicinity of Arden Dr. Perkins Greg Perkins Dr. Greg Ridge Road, but was unable Dr. Derek Papegnies Dr. Derek Papegnies to get confirmation of this report from either the Optometrists Optometrists Minnedosa or Brandon detachments of the RCMP… Police said one of the & District Wellness Centre) Beautiful Plains Community Medical Inc. & District Wellness Centre) men, after their arrest, gave (Neepawa Beautiful(Neepawa Plains Community Medical Clinic Inc.Clinic the information that three ounces of nitroglycerine For appointment please call: could be found in the vicinityFor appointment please call: of Neepawa, Man. Special officers used to handling the explosive were assigned

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were told to stay indoors with their windows closed and air conditioners shut off. Schools were asked to keep children inside all day.

Investigators still aren’t sure of what started the blaze, and no damage estimate was available.

The cleanup started Wednesday.

Wit h a projected enrollment of only f ive students for the fall 2001 term, the future of Arden School is again being called into question.

Beautiful Plains School Division Staff Recognition Event is going virtual for 2021!

Check it out on our website: beautifulplainssd.ca Our Board of trustees appreciates all of our staff in an unprecedented year. Their commitment to our students and communities is truly remarkable.

As the 2020-2021 school year draws to a close, the Board would like to acknowledge employees who are leaving, celebrating milestones in their careers, as well as those who are retiring.

Teaching Staff Years of Service: 15 Years: Kerry Funk, Erin Green, Nora Heschuk, Brenda Hofer, Bryce Koscielny, Andrea Robinson 20 Years: Ruth Maendel, Audra Rainka 25 Years: Jason Young 30 Years: Darren Pudlo Support Staff Years of Service: 12 Years: Greg Funk, Sharla Magwood 15 Years: Janet Kennedy, Heath Murray, Karen Orchard, Dian Perrett 18 Years: Lane Englund, Aubrey Frohwerk, Roy Middleton, Sonya Paterson, Robert Wahoski Staff Leaving Service: Blair Chapman - Teacher Neepawa Collegiate Christina Coates - Teacher Carberry Collegiate Dixie Friesen – Teacher R.J. Waugh School Ruth Maendel - Teacher Riverbend Colony School

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Water safety tips for safe summer swimming Submitted Canadian Red Cross

Keep these water safety tips in mind this summer.

June 5 to 12 is National Water Safety Week. The sun is shining, the heat is rising and it’s time to enjoy all the fun that summer has to offer. But before taking the plunge at the lake or in your backyard pool, the Canadian Red Cross wants you to keep water safety at top of mind.

“Young children, between the ages of one and four, are particularly at risk of drowning,” explains Lynn Kolba, Canadian Red Cross swimming and water safety representative.

“A high percentage of these water-related fatalities are preventable. The more aware we are of possible dangers around bodies of water, the better we can prepare, prevent and enjoy.”

Active supervision •The absence of adult supervision is a factor in most child drownings.

•Whether it’s a pool, the bathtub, a water park, or the beach, always watch children actively around water—even if they can swim.

•Consider requiring all non-swimmers to wear a lifejacket to keep them at the surface to assist you while supervising.

Backyard pools •Backyard pools are especially dangerous for small children. Ensure adequate barriers are in place such as four-sided fencing (recommended at least 1.2 m in height, with gaps no larger

than 10 cm), along with a self-closing, self-latching gate.

•Empty portable toddler pools after each use.

Bathing children •When bathing infants or toddlers, an adult should always remain with the child. Children should never be relied upon to supervise other children in the bath.

•When a child is in the bathtub, never leave to answer the phone or for any ot her momentar y distraction.

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pools and always enter the water feet-first.

Open water •Be cautious about swimming in currents.

•If you become caught in a river current, roll onto your back and go downstream feet-first to avoid hitting obstacles head-first. When you are out of the strongest part of the current, swim on a forward angle toward shore.

“Swimming and paddling to cool off from the heat are some of the great pleasures of summertime,” says Kolba. “Understanding safety issues around water, preparing for possible emergencies and remaining diligent when supervising children can help keep everyone swimming safely.”

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Above: People were eager to get into the Neepawa Poolto cool off with some swimming this past weekend.

Below: That’s better, isn’t it? With temperatures being hot and humid for the majority of the past few weeks, getting into the water was sure to be a relief.

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WMCI shop students end year on luxurious note

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Left: Brendan Palmer stands beside the completed luxury hunting blind that he and his fellow Grade 12 students Brock Sigurdson, Rylan Denbow and Justin Spurrell made together in the shop class at WMCI. Right: The interior of the luxury hunting blind has bus seats for sitting, removable covers in the floor for ice fishing and a wood stove to provide heat for use in the winter.

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press Shop students at the William Morton Collegiate Institute (WMCI) completed a semester-long project recently. To finish off the year, the class created what is being formally called a “luxury hunting blind”.

Trevor Lang, the shop teacher, explained that an old cargo van with a missing cab had been found and thus sparked the project.

“The students put a hitch on the front of it, closed it in with tin and wood framing and added bus seats for seating. There’s holes in the bottom, too, so it can be towed out onto the lake for ice fishing,” said Lang. “It’s got a wood stove, barbeque, and the oil was changed in it, too.”

Lang added, “The kids had lots of ideas. There were a few kinks along the way, but they worked through it.

They even made decals for bumper stickers. All it needs right now to be street legal is a license plate.”

Project helps students reconnect As to why the students chose this as the project for their final semester, shop student Brendan Palmer provided the answer.

“We wanted to make something unique, something our class would be remembered by even with all this COVID-19 stuff going on,” said Palmer.

“Our shops teacher helped us make it a reality and it turned out pretty cool.”

Palmer noted that some of the difficulties they encountered were with the foaming of the interior, wiring and framing. Some of the foaming hadn’t worked out initially and, with the

cab missing, wire work was difficult and everyone had to get creative.

“As well, we had to do special two-by-four cutting due to the shape of the vehicle. Finding a good paint job was tricky, too,” Palmer added.

Sharing his final thoughts, Palmer noted that he thinks the project brought all those who worked on it closer together, stating, “With the pandemic, I’ve been missing my friends, so this brought us together again.

It’s been a fun experience.”

Raff le tickets for the hunting blind, which Lang says were a hot commodity, have been sold. A draw announcing the winner is

currently set for June 18. All funds raised by ticket sales will be put towards covering the costs of a similar project next year, whether it be a trailer or another hunting

blind. A total of 500 tickets were sold at $10 each, well covering the approximate cost of $1,000 associated with building this year’s hunting blind. In addition

to Brendan Palmer, students involved in the project were Brock Sigurdson, Rylan Denbow and Justin Spurrell.

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Giving Neepawa a standout look in the world of hockey Virden based graphic designer creates dynamic new team identity who is part of the Neepawa team committee about working on the project. Branden is a very active person in my hometown of Virden and also worked with the Oil Capitals for a few years. He suggested my name when the team was looking for who might be the right designer. It wasn’t until January

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press It’s the type of project every graphic designer who’s starting to make a name for themselves in the industry dreams of, the complete rebrand of a sports franchise.

For Brooks Freeman, that opportunity presented itself in a big way recently with the chance to turn the Neepawa Titans from just a vague idea to a dynamic and colourful reality.

Over the last few years, Freeman has gained a reputation as a very creative mind in the competitive world of sports logo design. The owner and operator for Brooks Freeman Design, based out of Virden, MB, has already accomplished quite a lot in a short period of time. His portfolio features redesigns and commemorative logos for the South Carolina Stingrays, Prince Albert Raiders, Kalamazoo Wings and Brandon Wheat Kings. His work can also be seen around the MJHL, having created third jerseys for his hometown Virden Oil Capitals and helping to modernize the Dauphin Kings’ historic crown logo.

With Neepawa, however, Freeman noted to the Banner & Press that he was tasked with a completely different, but exciting assignment.

“I was contacted in the autumn of 2020 by [Neepawa board member] Branden Crowe,

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when I was contacted by [head coach and general manager] Ken Pearson about going ahead with the rebrand and having me be the designer. I was very excited to have the opportunity as I had never gotten to work on a complete rebrand for a professional team before,” stated Freeman.

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what they wanted the brand to be. At that point of the process, there were three different colour schemes being considered and many different ideas being thrown around.

Freeman said he started doing some initial sketches and ideas for the primary and secondary logos, as well as jersey ideas.

That first round of proofs was then sent to the team in late January. Unlike many brand changes, which can run into several months of trail and error, the hockey club’s board was immediately pleased with what Freeman was able to create.

“This first round was well approved by the team, but we kept going, as we knew it could be improved on. In total, there were well over a dozen logo variations and versions of both the primary and secondary logos before we came to the finalized

versions,” said Freeman. “The same can be said for the jersey designs, where there were many different colours and striping patterns which were considered. Everything was finalized and sent off by the end of March, so the entire process from start to finish took just over two months.”

A brand that’s unique With the Neepawa Titans’ new logos and sweaters making their official debut on Monday, June 7, Freeman said that there is now a real sense of accomplishment and pride in creating a brand that’s unique.

“To stand out, a team should have logos and colours that really catch your eye and be something that your fans should be proud to wear on merchandise and see advertised around their community. I feel that this new brand for Neepawa’s hockey team will stand out, not just in the MJHL, but in all of junior hockey. The logos are very original, aggressive and bold with a colour scheme that is not often seen in hockey. I think many fans of both newer and younger generations in the Neepawa area will enjoy the new look and embrace it as their own,” Freeman said. “I believe the finalized look for the team is something that will catch people’s eye when they first see it and will give the town of Neepawa a standout look in the world of hockey.”

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Neepawa Titans unveil new logos and jersey designs

Niverville awarded MJHL expansion franchise for 2022/23

Submitted MJHL Media Release The Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) Board of Governors has announced that it has granted an expansion franchise to operate in Niverville, MB. The new team will play its inaugural season from the brand new Niverville Community Resource and Recreation Centre (CRRC) in the 2022-2023 MJHL campaign.

“Niverville is recognized as one of the fastest growing communities in the province and the MJHL is thrilled to bring a new organization into this community, while adding another first-class, state of the art facility to our League,” said MJHL commissioner, Kevin Saurette.

“We have been in ongoing discussions with this group for a number of years and are very confident that t he communit y-ow ned non-prof it organization and the Town of Niverville will provide an ideal new home market for the MJHL going forward. I would also like to recognize the significant commitment and efforts of Clarence Braun, who was instrumental in helping bring a new MJHL franchise to the Town of Niverville,” Saurette concluded.

Niverville’s mayor, Myron Dyck, shared his excitement in welcoming Junior “A” Hockey to the growing Town of Niverville.

“On behalf of the Town of Niverville, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome the MJHL to our community and to

congratulate the group of local residents for their hard work in making their dream a reality today. We are excited for this news and wish both the MJHL, local resident Clarence Braun, his management team and all their supporters much success in the years ahead,” said Dyck.

MJHL schedule, divisions announced The Manitoba Junior Hockey League has announce the regular season start date, schedule format, divisional format and important dates for the upcoming 2021-22 season.

The puck will drop for opening weekend on Friday, Sept. 17.

Opening weekend will feature six home and home divisional matchups taking place over the course of the weekend involving all 12 member teams.

The MJHL will also make a return to two divisions for the 2021-22 season, featuring a West and East division with six member teams making up each division. The west will consist of: The Dauphin Kings; Neepawa Titans; OCN Blizzard; Swan ValleyStampeders; Waywayseecappo Wolverines and Virden Oil Captials. The east will include: The Portage Terriers; Selkirk Steelers; Steinbach Pistons; Winkler Flyers; Winnipeg Blues and Winnipeg Freeze.

Each team will play a 54game schedule, playing 40 games within their division and 14 games outside of their division.

Continued from Page 1 Pearson admitted that the change was a touch bittersweet for him personally, as he was a player for the Neepawa Natives in the early ‘90s. He added, however, that the board understands that times change and hopes that this new look will be well received locally.

“As a player who wore this sweater in the ‘90s, it played a big part in my life. It was a special time.

However, for a younger generation of fans, and the next chapter in Neepawa’s hockey history, this new name is something people will embrace and be proud of. I’m looking forward to it,” Pearson said. “So far, [the change] has been very well received. People have been reaching out in a positive manner and are already asking, ‘when can we get our hands on some apparel?’”

Neepawa Titans team president Ken Waddell noted, via media release, that the board is hopeful that the community will quickly embrace the club’s new brand.

“This is a blue collar, hard working town. Everyone grabs their lunch pail and goes to work every day to keep our great community growing,” said Waddell. “That’s what we want to embody as a hockey team. Hard working, community-minded, leaders on and off the ice.”

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Community profile Mathew Penner

By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press

• Although it is baseball season in Manitoba, there is still no baseball. However, there was playoff hockey in Winnipeg, with 500 vaccinated health care workers in attendance. The Winnipeg Jets upset the second place Edmonton Oilers in a four game sweep behind the netminding of Connor Hellebuyck while the Montreal Canadiens upset the North Division pennant-winning Toronto Maple Leafs, four games to three with goalie, Carey Price, leading the way. Montreal’s Bell Centre hosted 2500 fans who were health care workers.

It looks like a tough series.

However, it was a bad scene in the last minute for Mark Scheifele in Game 1.

• Grey Ridge Coffee from Minnedosa was present on Main Street Wednesday, June 2 to provide a variety of coffees. They plan to return once a week.

• The Edmonton Football Club has announced its new franchise name is the Elks.

The Eskimos moniker had been tied to sports teams in Edmonton since the 19th century. The football squad had won the Grey Cup 14 times, including a record five straight from 1978 to 1982. This all happened after the NFL’s Washington Redskins and baseball’s Cleveland Indians decided to change to less derogatory names. Some sponsors threatened to withdraw without changes. The team helmets will bear elk antlers and use other iconic EE logos. Shortlisted names were Evergreens, Evergolds, Eclipse, Elkhounds, Eagles and Elements.

• Manitoba is still running high with COVID-19 cases, but is also contending with vaccine hesitancy and some individuals that deny the pandemic as a hoax. In south-eastern Manitoba, vaccination numbers are low – Steinbach 34.4 per cent, Altona 33.5 per cent, and Winkler 21.5 per cent.

Winkler mayor, Harder, renowned doctor, Klassen, and former COVID-19 patient Mrs. Giesbrecht, are leading a campaign to increase vaccination. Mrs. Giesbrecht stated, “If you

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Students of RJ Waugh School in Carberry held an Orange Shirt Day in tribute to the 215 Indigenous students found buried at the Kamloops residential school.

spent a week in hospital with COVID-19, you would be more receptive to the vaccine.” Top communities for vaccinations are Gimli (69.3 per cent) and Pinawa (69.5 per cent). Six First Nations (Cross Lake, Norway House, Garden Hill, Wasagamack, St. Theresa Point and Red Sucker Lake) are higher than 80 per cent with first doses.

• Oakland-Wawanesa Council has accepted the tender of Jacobson Construction to renovate and enlarge the Wawanesa office at a cost of $510,571 over a tender to build a new office in Nesbitt at a cost of $646,000. Mould and asbestos in the Nesbitt office have created problems. The Wawanesa office is close to banking, a post office, and other facilities not available at Nesbitt. The equipment and machinery operation will remain in Nesbitt.

• Dennis Rome presented a petition to dissolve the Municipality of Oakland-

Wawanesa, but did not meet any of the Provincial standards set out by the Municipal Board so Council took no action.

• The RM of NorfolkTreherne has voted to establish a ward system for the purpose of electing municipal councillors.

• American president,Joe Biden spoke in Tulsa, OK to mark the 100th anniversary since an angry white mob destroyed the prosperous Black Wall Street May 31 and June 1. The massacre was caused by hatred and jealousy which is still obvious today.

• Democracy in the United States is in jeopardy, with 389 bills passed in 48 states to suppress voting rights. An independent, bipartisan bill to examine the Jan. 6 insurrection on the Washington Capitol did not get enough Republican support in the Senate.

Senator Lisa Murkowski asked her leader, Mitch McConnell, “Where is your

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• Lake Minnedosa beach has a new attraction with the addition of a 100 foot zipline. The zipline project cost approximately $31,000.

• RJ Waugh School staff and students held an orange shirt day and tied orange ribbons on the north fence of the school yard as a tribute to the loss of 215 Indigenous students at Kamloops Residential School.

At Carberry Collegiate, Grade five students and teachers, Donna Kimacovich and Tenley Cameron, used chalk to inscribe “Every Child Matters” on the front sidewalk. A display at the entrance of the school included many pairs of shoes and stuffed animals plus a portrait by Grade 9 student, Tyrone Dumas.

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By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press Mathew Penner just reached his 18th birthday and is a member of the Carberry Collegiate 2021 graduating class. Penner, who enjoys curling and basketball, needs three credits, Physics, Global Issues and Applied Mathematics

to graduate on June 28.

His parents, Annette and Ken, have had a positive influence on his development.

Ken is a mobile mechanic and Annette is a secretary for Shilo Farms.

Mathew is on a waiting list to join the construction electrician program at Assiniboine Community College.

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Letters to the editor– If the MLAs can’t stand the heat...

An article recently appeared on the opinion page of Winnipeg Free Press (Saturday, June 5 - Eroding financial accountability at the legislature). Based on information that I have been able to gather in Manitoba, we have a Cabinet that is out of control, with backbenchers playing the role of trained seals when it comes to passing legislation in this province.

From what I understand, there were around 40 bills, plus around eight private members up for discussion over an estimated time frame of eight long days. There is nobody

capable, in any part of society, that can go over these bills, determine the benefits/negatives in these bills and establish an informed opinion before casting their vote either way.

In other words, the MLAs are being told by Cabinet how to cast their vote. Both Cabinet and MLA’s forget that they were elected by Manitobans as the Board of Directors of the province to manage the affairs, including financial, in an honest and ethical manner. From what I am observing, this is not being done.

My question is this : When are the MLAs of this province going to develop guts to stand up to Cabinet instead of acting like trained seals and start earning their pay? The way you are being manipulated now, you are responsible for legislation that you had little or no contribution in its design. As MLA, in my opinion, you have two choices, start contributing or if you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.

Harvey Dann Woodlands, MB

The fight against Bill 64 COVID-19: The third wave As of June 1, 15,000 Manitobans have shown their support for an NDP campaign to fight the PC’s harmful Bill 64— including more than 10,000 signatures in three days, from May 27 to May 29, on a petition to dispute the Education Minister’s claim it is a “vocal minority” condemning the bill. As of June 3, 369 people are signed up to speak at committee on Bill 64. The record number of registrants for committee is 425.

“The momentum we’re building with this campaign is incredible,” said Manitoba Leader Wab Kinew. “Every day, more and more regular Manitobans are joining our campaign to fight Bill 64 and signing up to speak at committee. Parents, grandparents and concerned citizens are participating in our townhalls, ordering lawn signs and downloading our toolkit to learn more about the bill. Educators and school

staff are turning to us with their concerns and together we’re building a better plan for our kids.”

Since the Manitoba NDP launched their FightBill64.ca website on Apr. 17, 15,000 Manitobans have signed their petition and 2,700 have ordered lawn signs. Thousands of Manitobans have engaged in the campaign through their toolkit, townhalls and virtual activist training sessions.

“The level of engagement with this campaign is proof that the Manitobans fighting Bill 64 are a vocal majority,” said NDP President Lonnie Patterson.

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Please tell me why we are not getting to the root of the infestation. We have frustrated, angry people, worn out provincial governments only trying to keep us alive and well, politicians like Kinew and Bowman trying to gain ground.

I see the root of the problem being the international traveller. These people were advised to stay home, but they went anyway.

When they came home, there was 30,000 per day coming into Pearson Airport in Toronto.

Of these, two per cent tested positive. Do the math; it doesn’t look like they self-isolated.

For weeks, Premier Ford wanted more restrictions on Pearson. Finally, Trudeau imposed forced quarantines in hotels, but the smart traveller soon found a loophole and just walked across the border without forced quarantine. How many of these people came to Manitoba? How many are in the daily case count?

This, of course, is Pallister’s fault. No– Pallister does not control international borders.

Trudeau passed the buck onto the provinces,

but it was Ottawa that did not do their job.

Trudeau and these travellers didn’t learn anything over a year. Trudeau got involved in Covax; how long did this delay vaccine shipments? Trudeau had the hammer, but didn’t protect the citizens of this country.

Ottawa did a better job last winter, with the quarantine in military facilities. Past Prime Ministers of either party would have used this hammer immediately.

These travellers, along with Trudeau’s lack of action, brought this virus to where it is today and endangers the lives and wellbeing of millions of people.

Law abiding citizens are facing charges and fines for disobeying the rules. The international traveller gets nothing.

How many of these people are still coming?

Kinew and Bowman, and other frustrated people, should vent their frustration directly to Ottawa. Trudeau let the horse out of the barn, but will he do anything to help?

Bob Ford Minnedosa, MB

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Proud and happy grandparents are Wayne & Danielle Bell and Kevin & Lorilee Harris. Marlow is a very beautiful and welcome addition to our families!

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To control insect pests and rodents, pesticides such as Dragnet FT, Dr. Doom Residual, Go Green Dr. Doom, Dr. Doom “Go Green” Premium, Dr. Doom Barrier Foam Spray, Temprid SC and Drione Insecticide Powder may be used on all school division properties and in buildings.

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HEARING LOCATION: Town of Neepawa Municipal Office, 275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, MB DATE & TIME: June 28, 2021 at 7:30 PM GENERAL INTENT OF BY-LAW No. 116: A map amendment to re-designate an area of land in the Town of Neepawa FROM: INDUSTRIAL HOLD AREA TO: RESIDENTIAL AREA And FROM: INDUSTRIAL HOLD AREA TO: INDUSTRIAL AREA AREA AFFECTED BY BY-LAW No.: 116 An area of land lying +/- nine hundred and fifty feet (950’) north of PTH No. 16 and +/- one thousand one hundred and twenty feet (1,120’) west of PTH No. 5 in Pt. SE 32-14-15 WPM more particularly described as being Parcels 1 and 2, Plan 6081 NLTO as shown outlined in a heavy broken line on the map below.

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The family of Diana Emerson would like to thank everyone who showed us support at the time of Diana’s passing. We appreciated all the cards, flowers, food, gifts, phone calls, messages and donations made.

To the staff at Third Crossing Manor, you really went above and beyond with your care and compassion. We cannot thank you enough.

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PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with Section 11 of the above act notice is hereby given that the original monuments establishing the N, ¼ Section 19; ¼ N & ¼ E Section 30, Township 17 Range 16 WPM have been lost. New monuments to perpetuate the original locations have been planted

by Timothy Longstaff, Manitoba Land Surveyor between January 28th, and April 13th, 2021.

Any person wishing particulars about the re-establishment of these monuments are advised to contact the following: Timothy Longstaff Manitoba Land Surveyor 100-158 11th Street Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 4J4 Phone 204.727.0651

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Examiner of Surveys The Property Registry 276 Portage Ave Winnipeg Manitoba, R3C 0B6 Phone 204-619-2120 Tim.Cassan@teranet.ca

Any person having an objection to or having any evidence which he desires to give against the confirmation of the re-establishment of these lost corners are to submit any such objection or evidence in writing verified by affidavit to the Registrar-General within thirty days from the publication of this notice in the Neepawa Press.

Where no objection to or evidence against the confirmation of the re-establishment of these lost corners are received by the Registrar-General within thirty days after publication of this notice, or where any such objection is subsequently withdrawn in writing, the RegistrarGeneral shall confirm the re-establishment of these lost corners.

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First Notice of Tax Sale Auction Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah

Pursuant to subsection 367(1) of The Municipal Act (MA), notice is hereby given that unless the tax arrears for the designated year and costs shown below in respect of the hereinafter described property are paid in full or an agreement under Section 369(1)(b) MA to pay the arrears and costs has been made prior to the commencement of the auction, the said property will be sold by public auction at following date, time and place: Date and Time: September 23, 2021 at 1:00 PM Where: Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah, 49 Main Street South, Minnedosa MB Registered Owner: CHARLES FLOYD Roll #

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Legal Description: ALL THAT PART OF THE SOUTH EAST QUARTER OF SECTION THREE IN TOWNSHIP SIXTEEN AND RANGE SEVENTEEN WEST OF THE PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN MANITOBA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS; COMMENCING AT THE NORTH EAST CORNER OF SAID QUARTER SECTION THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY THEREOF TWO HUNDRED AND SEVEN FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY AND PARALLEL WITH THE EASTERN BOUNDARY OF SAID QUARTER SECTION TWO HUNDRED AND SEVEN AND ONE HALF FEET, THENCE EASTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE SAID NORTHERN BOUNDARY TWO HUNDRED AND SEVEN FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE EASTERN BOUNDARY OF SAID QUARTER SECTION; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE SAID EASTERN BOUNDARY TWO HUNDRED AND SEVEN AND ONE HALF FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING.

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A copy of the above proposal and supported material may be inspected at the location noted above during normal office hours, Monday to Friday. Copies may be made and extracts taken therefrom, upon request.

Representations may be made either in person or in writing at the public hearing. Due to current Public Health requirements, any person wishing to attend in person should contact the NAPD Office at 204-476-3277 to arrange an appointment.

• The tax arrears amount shown above includes penalties calculated to the day of the sale.

• Costs will continue to be incurred to the tax sale date and added to the amount required to redeem.

• The property may be sold at the auction for less than the amount of the tax arrears and if this is the case, the balance of the arrears and costs owing is deemed to be cancelled.

• Contact the number below for verification of costs. Any overpayment will be applied to payment of subsequent tax arrears. Payment must be made by cash, certified cheque, debit card (where available) or any other form of guaranteed payment.

• For any inquiries regarding the tax sale process or auction, contact TAXervice at 204-734-6381.

• IF THE PROPERTY IS SOLD, THE SALE IS FINAL AND ANY INTEREST YOU HAD IN THE PROPERTY BEFORE THE SALE WILL BE EXTINGUISHED. • There will not be an opportunity to redeem this property from tax sale and a property transfer application will proceed immediately after the auction.

Dated: June 11, 2021

Aaren Robertson Chief Administrative Officer (204) 867-3282 This Notice is published for the purpose of effecting substitutional service thereof upon CHARLES FLOYD, as set out in the Notice pursuant to Order of the District Registrar dated June 3, 2021.

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FOODS 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!

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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 What you’ll do: Duties to include, but not limited to, customer service, processing customer transactions, product knowledge, maintaining and finding new farm contacts, petroleum acquisition in the trading area, inventory control, merchandising, perform direct sales calls and general Occupational Health and Safety responsibilities.

Why it matters: Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.

Qualifications: • Excellent communication and customer service skills • Highly motivated and ability to multi-task • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Must have a clean Driver’s Abstract • Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Endorsement required • Petroleum knowledge would be an asset but not required • Must provide a valid Driver’s Abstract dated within 30 days.

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re 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 or Fill out an application at either Agro locations or mail to: Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op Box 879, Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0 or scan the QR Code to be directed to the job posting.

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at our FARM & BUILDING CENTRE in 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: Duties to include, but not limited to, customer service, processing customer transactions, stocking, merchandising, product knowledge and general housekeeping duties. Will be required to assist part time in the Yard as needed.

Qualifications: • Excellent customer service skills • Highly motivated and ability to multi-task • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Class 5 driver’s license • Must be available to work a variety of shifts including days and Saturdays • Will require some heavy lifting and manual labour.

• Previous lumber/hardware/agriculture experience would be an asset but not required Closing Date: Wednesday, June 16, 2021 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 or scan the QR Code to be directed to the job posting.

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is hiring

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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 or scan the QR Code to be directed to the job posting.

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

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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Optimism aplenty seen in Neepawa business survey Respondents see positive potential in 2021

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press Many of the responses to the recent Neepawa and Area Business Survey are painting a rosy picture of future hiring and expansion. Neepawa’s economic development officer (EDO) Marilyn Crewe shared the data with Town Council on Tuesday, June 1.

The survey was put together by the EDO and the Neepawa & District Chamber of Commerce and distributed to Chamber member businesses. The voluntary questionnaire was first implemented in 2015 as a means of gauging future hiring and expansion plans,

as well as the general outlook for the future.

Crewe noted in her presentation that despite the uncertainty COVID-19 has created over the past 15 months, a large portion of the respondents were feeling hopeful about their businesses in the year ahead.

“It’s important to track business over time in a community in order to understand were your community is going,” stated Crewe. “Every year, there are things [from the survey results] that surprise me. And this year, here are a couple of highlights.

This is the first survey since I starting doing this where that

there are no businesses planning to layoff employees. As well, the number of businesses planning to hire has tripled year-over-year.”

The number of businesses that said they were planning on hiring more employees tripled from 12 per cent in 2020 to 36 per cent in 2021. As well, plans for business expansion jumped from 25 per cent last year to 43 per cent of respondents this year.

Even more notable, no businesses responded that they were looking to downsize, the first time that’s occurred since 2016.

Other notable information gathered from the survey also included:

• Local businesses identifying the regional/Westman market as a whole, as their primary market area, jumped from 20 per cent in 2020 to 43 per cent this year.

• Supports requested by businesses from the Chamber of Commerce included increased marketing, access to insurance and bigger business promotions for Neepawa.

• There was a strong level of support for shop local marketing projects for Neepawa, with 50 per cent of respondents saying they would partner with funding and 25 per cent indicating they would partner on a volunteer basis.

• Virtual business after 5: Three

businesses said they would host and 13 wanted more information.

• Seven businesses offered to volunteer at Chamber organized events.

Crewe noted that she will be very curious about if other rural communities are seeing these same types of results from their businesses. She added that in larger urban centres, a lot of small businesses have struggled over the past year, but that these results appear to suggest that Neepawa businesses have found a way to be successful, despite the COVID-19 issues of the past year.

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The way I see it– As health care worms turn

By John Feldsted Submitted Health care is the most important– and the most expensive– service provided by the Government of Manitoba. Numerous studies of Manitoba’s health system have concluded that Manitoba’s system is overly complex and, in many cases, acts as a barrier to effective and efficient delivery of services.

Regional health authorities were created in 1997 to better manage health care services closer to the patient. The number and types of health care providers needed to provide care have changed over time– but the health care system has not modernized in response.

Between 2003 and 2016, health care funding rose by 97 per cent. These significant increases in health care funding have not resulted in significantly improved health outcomes and Manitoba remains at or near the bottom of national rankings in a number of categories.

Today, we have eight independent health delivery organizations– the five regional health authorities, Diagnostic Services Manitoba (DSM), Cancer Care Manitoba (CCMB) and Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM).

Each of these organizations plans health services in relative isolation from one another, leading to duplicate services and inefficient service delivery while acting as an impediment to the development and

implementation of a clinical services plan for all Manitobans.

Now is the time to align how health care services meet the needs of Manitobans. These transformative changes will strengthen health care in Manitoba and build a sustainable system for the future.

Transformation Leadership Team A Transformation Leadership Team has been established, including representatives from across the health system. The team is prioritizing transformation initiatives and making recommendations on governance and policy development.

Members have been carefully selected to ensure robust links to both rural and urban health organizations, as well as to strengthen knowledge across preventive, clinical and business health domains. The team’s membership may evolve as the transformation progresses and as a governance model is finalized.

Membership as of Dec. 20, 2019: Karen Herd, Deputy Minister of Health (Chair and Transformation Sponsor); Adam Topp, government representative; Bernadette Preun, Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy and Accountability; Beth Beaupré, Provincial Lead, Health Workforce, Shared Health; Dr. Brian Postl, Dean and Vice-Provost, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba; Brian Schoonbaert, Vice-President, Finance and Support Services, Prairie Mountain Health;

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Dr. Brock Wright, Chief Executive Officer and Provincial Lead of Health Services, Shared Health; Dan Skwarchuk, Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Financial Officer, Resources and Performance; Glenn McLennan, Administrative Support Services and Chief Financial Officer, Shared Health; Jane Curtis, Chief Executive Officer, Southern Health-Santé Sud; Lanette Siragusa, Provincial Lead, Health System Integration and Quality and Chief Nursing Officer, Shared Health; Lorraine Larocque, Director of Public Health Nursing, Northern Regional Health Authority; Marion Ellis, Vice-President of Acute Care and Chief Nursing Officer, Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority; Olivia Baldwin, Provincial Lead, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Relations, Shared Health; Perry Poulsen, Provincial Lead, Digital Health and Chief Information Officer, Shared Health; Réal Cloutier, President and Chief Executive Officer, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority.

Doomed to failure The elites listed above all have one common denominator; they are political animals appointed by fellow political animals further up the food chain. Criteria for appointment place connections to the front line staff who deliver services secondary to the ability to fit in with the organizational hierarchy.

That doomed Shared Health to failure.

Another critical factor is that governments cannot operate any essential service, particularly nothing as complex as health care. Governments have no skin in the game and are not accountable for their decisions.

Our health care system has collapsed under coronavirus pressure. That is what Shared Health was created to prevent. The fail is staggering, and our government is whining for outside help instead of recognizing it has a massive health care problem on its hands and seeking solutions.

No one in government or on the list above will suffer any consequences from the failure.

We need to change our approach and allow private-sector delivery of health care services. Without another model for comparison, health care costs will continue to rise rapidly while service delivery remains mediocre.

The usual suspects will start ranting about the evils of a two-tiered health system and make spurious claims about private health care delivery.

They have won the debate so far, and thanks to the Shared Health initiative, we have a reformed public health care system that was dead on arrival and failed Manitobans in a time of dire need.

We need a fresh start.

John Feldsted is a political commentator, consultant and strategist. The views in this column are his own and are not to be taken as that of the Banner & Press.

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Street art in action Remembering the 215

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PHOTOS BY KIRA PATERSON

On Friday, June 4, Grade 6 students from Neepawa Middle School were out decorating the sidewalks with chalk art. The assignment was to create an interactive drawing, which the kids would pose with to become part of the scene. Pictured from top left, clockwise: Carter Curtis, Rebecca Davidson, Chloe Aquial and Isaiah Nabong. All four are students from Ms. Freeman’s class who were drawing their art along Hamilton Street.

These individuals gathered at Neepawa recently to hold a memorial to honour the 215 Indigenous children found buried near the Kamloops Residential School. All those found had been students at the residential school when it was in operation from the late 19th century to the late 1970s. The school had been opened and run by the Catholic church until the government took charge late into the 1960s.

The facility, at present, is a museum and community facility that hosts cultural and memorial events.

Pictured, from left: Lola Roulette, London Roulette, Shay Starr, Silver Roulette, Tray Beaulieu, Stanley Starr and Blake Beaulieu.

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“Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is pleased to announce the old agro building, which will give us an additional 4,100 sq ft of construction of an expanded Home Centre facility in Neepawa seasonal garden display. To put it into perspective, the Neepawa MB.”, said Ray Kulbacki, President the Board of Directors.

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PROPOSED EQUIPMENT M5shed.”

MECHANICALHVAC DETAILS AN F1 --TOPOGRAPHY SURVEY Manager of Neepawa-Gladstone “We will move the garden LAYOUT 15,000 sq ft double drive-thru storage M1 --MECHANICAL LAYO F6 PROPOSED OFFICE FURNITURE LAYOUT M6 MECHANICAL SPECIFICAT F2 - EXISTING FLOOR centrePLAN over “The last few years we’ve paidM2 down debt on the Neepawa --MECHANICAL HVAC LAYO F7 PROPOSED DECOR LAYOUT A B CF3 - PROPOSED FLOOR M7the--MECHANICAL MECHANICAL Neepawa Agro Centre.” and attach PLAN Food Store, Chalet acquisition and M3 /SPECIFICAT PLUMBING F8--McCOWEN INTERIOR ELEVATIONS H it to the said Hedley. “With no long-term debt, are able to complete M8--we MECHANICAL SPECIFICAT F4 LAYOUTS M4 MECHANICAL FIRE PROTE F9 PAINT LEGEND this project from a position of M9 MECHANICAL PLUMBING F5 - PROPOSED EQUIPMENT LAYOUT D E M5 - MECHANICAL DETAILS AN strength, a very strong balance F10- PROPOSED - PROPOSEDOFFICE PAINT FURNITURE LAYOUT M10-with - MECHANICAL SPECIFICA F6 LAYOUT M6 MECHANICAL SPECIFICAT F I sheet.

Making these sustainable F11 PROPOSED TILE / FLOORING LEGEND F7 - PROPOSED DECOR LAYOUT M7 - MECHANICAL SPECIFICAT CONCRETE SLAB PLAN investments is one of the many ways F12- INTERIOR - PROPOSED TILE / FLOORING LAYOUT L F8 ELEVATIONS M8 -our MECHANICAL SPECIFICAT we grow communities, whether E1 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN L - LISTLEGEND OF MATERIALS F9F13 - PAINT G J M9 MECHANICAL PLUMBING by supporting contractors right here E2local - -ELECTRICAL LIGHTING F10 - PROPOSED PAINT LAYOUT M10 MECHANICAL in our area or creatingSPECIFICA new E3 ELECTRICAL POWER AND F11 PROPOSED TILE / FLOORING LEGEND local employment opportunities.”

CONCRETE SLAB PLAN E4 ELECTRICAL SINGLE LINE F12 - PROPOSED TILE / FLOORING LAYOUT Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is a E5 ELECTRICAL FIRE ALARM --ELECTRICAL PLAN retailE1 co-operative that hasSITE proudly F13 - LIST OF MATERIALS served Neepawa and Gladstone E2the - ELECTRICAL LIGHTING areas for more than 92 years.

Today, AND E3 - ELECTRICAL POWER Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op serves LINE E4 - ELECTRICAL SINGLE moreE5 than 7,000 members – and - ELECTRICAL FIRE ALARM K many more customers where it operates 10 locations.

A, B, C, D, E, F, G - Offices • H - Contractor Sales Area • I - Staff Room • J - Mechanical Room • K - Existing Flooring Department • L - Training Room - New Home Center • - Existing Home Center