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Neepawa Rotary continues to support the community 13 different organizations benefit from annual fundraising effort

By Kira Paterson

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The Neepawa Rotary Club just made another donation to add to its list of recipients. On Friday, June 11, the club donated $1,500 to the Neepawa Theatre Centre (NTC) to help pay for the Roxy Theatre’s bathroom upgrades.

This is one of 13 donations that the Rotary Club has made to a number of organizations over the 2020/21 season. “This is kind of the tail end of the proceeds from our Rotary auction, which we distribute throughout the community and throughout the year, as those who read the Banner & Press and watch [NACTV] have seen on a number of occasions,” noted Neepawa club president Wayne Jacobsen.

Kate Jackman-Atkinson, board member of NTC, stated that they will be using this money to help bring the bathrooms up to COVID-19 expectations, by installing hands-free soap and paper towel dispensers and taps.

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On Friday, June 11, the Rotary Club of Neepawa made a $1,500 donation to the Neepawa Theatre Centre to help pay for the Roxy Theatre’s bathroom upgrades. From left to right: Neepawa Rotary Club president Wayne Jacobsen, Neepawa Theatre Centre board members Kate Jackman-Atkinson, Kay De’Ath and Leslee Strelczik.

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Continued from Page A1 “This is sort of a COVID update type project and we’re really looking forward to when we can let our patrons back in and they can see this,” she stated, adding “We are very thankful and appreciative of this money, as well as all of the past support that the Rotary club has given to the theatre over the years.”

One of many donations In addition to the donation to the Roxy, the Rotary Club supported nine other local organizations and three international causes this year.

A donation of $480 went to the Yellowhead Development Society Inc. to help the Neepawa Curling Club purchase stick curling equipment. ArtsForward

received $340 in addition to their regular rental fees for using the facility as a meeting space. NACTV also received a general donation of $200, as an extra thankyou for broadcasting the Rotary Auction informational programs. Rotary gave the Beautiful Plains School Division $6,000 for technology to help with remote learning access. Touchwood Park Association was given $6,400 to help pay for furnishing the lounge area of their new Day Program building. The Beautiful Plains Community Medical Clinic received $2,000 for a new vaccine fridge. The Neepawa chapter of Victoria’s Quilts Canada was given $500 to help pay for quilting supplies. A $2,000 scholarship is given to Neepawa Area Collegiate annually to award to a graduating student. The Neepawa Nursery School

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received $1,000, which came from the club’s beer tasting event fundraiser, to help them with expenses since government funding was reduced.

The international projects that the club donated to were all through Rotary International. Those included $1,504 for Polio Plus, $1,950 for Ripple Effect Scholarships and $1,200 for ShelterBox. The majority of the funding for these donations came from the club’s annual Rotary Auction, which took place online last December.

“I think it’s just wonderful the way that the community supports our Rotary auction every year,” stated Jacobsen. “That, in turn, allows our club to be able to do these types of [cheque] presentations here in the community.”

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Neepawa Roxy keeping busy despite closure

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press While theatres have been shuttered province-wide for nearly a year, lots of work has been going on behind closed doors at the Roxy.

The Neepawa Theatre Centre (NTC), the community board that operates the Roxy, has been busy with some upgrades to the facility.

Kate Jackman-Atkinson, board chair for NTC, stated that they had some plans at the beginning of the year for what improvements they wanted to make, but there ended up being a change due to funding. “Our initial planned project for this year was to upgrade the ventilation in the concession and redo the carpeting, but we didn’t receive grant support for it and decided we really should make sure we had some Covid-type upgrades ready for when we can reopen,” she explained.

The focus then turned to the facility’s washrooms and to sanitization equipment.

In the two washrooms, they will be installing new taps, soap dispensers and paper towel dispensers, all of which will be hands-free.

Jackman-Atkinson noted that they added a few other projects in the bathrooms, since they were going to be working in there anyway.

“Because we are doing so much in there, we are also going to be replacing the countertops in the bathroom, because they were

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Although it’s been closed, the Roxy Theatre has been busy with making upgrades.

The exterior was renovated last year, now NTC has turned their attention inside.

quite worn,” she explained.

“We’re also replacing the flooring in the two bathrooms.”

In addition to the upgrades in the washrooms, NTC also acquired four hands-free hand sanitizing stations, which will be able to be placed wherever they’re needed in the building. They’ve also purchased a fogger sanitizer, which will be able to clean the space quickly and effectively. “We feel this will ensure better safety for our patrons,” Jackman-Atkinson said.

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be used. The work on the washrooms, however, is just starting. Jackman-Atkinson noted that Chalet Flooring was on site on Monday to get the flooring installed.

NTC facilities chair Jeff Braun added that the other items are on order and are expected to arrive in about a month’s time. “Once they are in, I will be installing the items,” he said.

Because the Roxy is a non-profit, these capital projects can only happen with support from organizations and individuals supporting the theatre.

Fortunately for NTC, the community of Neepawa has continually shown its love for this historic facility.

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By Chad Carpenter

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Overhaul needed

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or what it’s worth, I believe our criminal justice system needs a major overhaul.

Let’s set the parameters here. I do not believe in capital punishment.

While there is a ton of information out there that would indicate that capital punishment is the way to go, I disagree.

I know the Bible clearly outlines, in the Old Testament, that death is the penalty for a multitude of sins. However, the Old Testament is not where we are are supposed be living today, it’s the New Testament and Jesus clearly taught that we are to love one another.

In the process of loving one another, we fulfill the law. So what law is he speaking of? He’s talking about the original basic laws as handed down in the Ten Commandments and in those 10 statements, it clearly says that we should not kill. That includes capital punishment, in my view.

Then there is the whole wrongful conviction situation. Canada’s history has cases where a person was put to death, usually by hanging, and later it was found out that they were not guilty. Oops! It’s bit late to say sorry.

There have also been people charged with murder and put in jail for decades only to be found not guilty at a later date. At least they survived and could resume some semblance of a normal life when the truth came out.

So, in my mind, killing is out, no matter how great the temptation might be. Even the most despicable of crimes should not be met with a state imposed death. I feel that is what God has taught us and when we walk away from God’s Word, we are in all kinds of other trouble.

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Right in the Centre Ken Waddell down by two people driving a stolen truck. They allegedly fled the scene, stole another truck and eventually were arrested. What do we do with these kinds of cases? The two involved were allegedly wanted for other crimes and have had a very sketchy past that has been dangerous to themselves and people they came in contact with.

We have countless cases of repeat offenders for murder, assault, drug dealing, theft and general abuse of the public by offenders. One friend of mine said, at least with capital punishment, death that is, there aren’t repeat offenders.

There is another solution. If, in this most recent case, if the statement about the alleged killing of the police officer and the earlier crimes are true, these people should have already been in a high security jail. For the protection of the public and themselves, they should have been in jail. In jail forever perhaps.

It drives me crazy when we see photos and warnings to women and children about some guy who has been a chronic sex offender, perhaps even a murderer, and now he’s being released to live in a community. Often there is proviso, that he’s dangerous and likely to re-offend. That’s insane. If a person is a sex offender or murderer, they should be in jail, in an institution, forever.

Why we tie up police resources chasing after repeat offenders and,

in some cases, very dangerous repeat offenders, is beyond me. Clean it up, put them away.

With that solution, the cry will be human rights and costs. Here’s my answer. If you commit murder or other very serious offences, you lose your human right to freedom. You keep your right to life, but you get to live in an environment that is relatively safe for you and, perhaps more importantly, for everybody else. As for the costs, it’s cheaper to build jails than it is to bring a police officer back to life, to bring anyone else back to life. It’s cheaper to build jails than it is to repair the damage done by violent sex and other assault offences.

We operate our society in a very stupid fashion. We need to address the problems and fix the problems.

If we send a strong enough message, maybe people intent on violence will think twice about offending.

Thou shalt not kill (or destroy lives) needs to be enforced, as it obviously isn’t working the way it’s going now.

God said thou shalt not kill but love one another. Part of loving one another is preventing harm both to the innocent and the guilty and it’s high time we did.

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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Are we facing a post Christian era?

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uring the Monday evening chat with my sisters, a habit we developed some time ago and try to adhere to diligently, several topics surfaced. Not surprising, for we take the time to review and remember the past, share new ideas and listen with intent. Sister the Younger spoke of the novelty of the new terms. She will use pre-pandemic, and post-pandemic when sharing her life story with her grandchildren. They are very young now, and this isolation is their normal. Certainly not like the childhoods we experienced– family and friends stopping by on impulse, heading to a group gathering at grandma’s home, loud, boisterous picnics and outings.

Very different times.

The terminology led to further discussion. Are we facing a post Christian era? We are both regular attenders at the service of our choice. Once the doors of our churches open, who will attend? For some of our friends and peers, attendance was a habit. We know how easy it is to break a habit, and how challenging it can be to create a good habit. It will have been close to a year since we have freely gathered, and sang, together in our faith families. It is right and good that it is so, however, when we are once again invited to join like-minded individuals ( well, mostly likeminded!) who all will return? In this time frame many of our friends have aged rapidly, graduated to care facilities, become more frail, and some have passed away or moved away. We will look different.

The thought of living in a post-Christian era is not reassuring. We do see some large church buildings not used to capacity. We do see closures and amalgamations. Most of us have grown up in communities with a variety of houses of worship. Will they become, like the grain elevators, a memory, a picture in a history book?

I have been re-reading New Harmony by John Philip Newell. The harmony of which he writes is between the spirit, the earth and the human soul. Again, growing up in a rural setting, we know, and remember, the sense of oneness with the earth as we splashed in the puddles and ran barefoot in the warm grass. That oneness is unity, harmony, with all creation. “ There are certain places on this planet where we more immediately remember the soul of creation. They are sometimes described as thin places, translucent landscapes, where the division between spirit and matter can scarcely be discerned. These places are like sacraments.” The difficulty is that not all have access to a sacred space, not all realize the importance, and necessity, of taking the sacraments. I do think of Susannah Wesley, mother of Charles Wesley, the prolific song writer. She bore 19 children and raised 10. Imagine the busy home without any modern conveniences. It is said that when she sat in her chair, and placed her apron over her head, her children knew that she had stepped away from the ordinary, the real, to meet with the Divine.

I do know that we will adjust to the post-pandemic world, may we never need to adjust to a post-Christian world…

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JUNE 18, 2021

To the Class of 2021

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irst, let me congratulate you on your achievement. You have completed your years of high school and earned enough credits to qualify for graduation– and you have done it in the midst of a pandemic that has caused added stress to you, your families and your teachers.

You have done well and your community is proud of you all.

Up to this point, you and your classmates have walked the path of learning together. You have attended classes and worked on school projects together. Some of you have divided your time between in-class sessions and remote learning. Your smart phones, tablets and computers have helped you stay in touch with friends when, because of public health orders, it was deemed unsafe to meet and hang out in person.

Your last year in high school may have been far from what you imagined it would be two years ago. But you have made the most of a less than ideal situation and

knowing Him in a personal way and how much He loves us.. God knew us already before we were born, because He created us and “knit me together in my mother’s womb” (Psalm 139: 13). We can talk to Him at any time and God will always listen.

Let the Lord have His way in our life and celebrate this Father’s Day.

Neil Strohschein for that, we commend you.

But now, your paths will diverge. Some of you will leave home to attend college or university. Some will enter apprenticeship programs (you may have already completed some of the requirements in the last two years). Some will take a year off to work before you decide what to do next. Some may move with your families to a community many miles from here. Some of you may already be planning a life “together forever” with that very special person you met in high school.

Whatever your plans and however your futures unfold, one thing is certain– the friendships formed while you were in high school will always be special. You may live miles apart, and may only see each other at a

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a father. Well he replied that everyone has a father.

Legally, I do not have a father, according to my birth certificate. I was raised by foster parents, who were my great uncle and great aunt.

However, I know there is a Father in Heaven who is there for each one of us, if we will let Him come into our life. We can celebrate

Faithfully Yours

Observation his weekend, we are celebrating Father’s Day. Some children will be honouring or remembering their Dad. Others might say that they have no

10 or 20-year reunion, but the special moments you shared and the life lessons you learned will stay with you forever.

In the next few days, your families and friends will be celebrating your achievement with you. Go ahead and enjoy the party.

You’ve waited 12 years and have worked hard for it. You may allow yourselves some time to celebrate with those closest to you.

You will also receive many pieces of advice.

Receive them graciously.

They may not seem relevant to you right now, but one day, when you are facing a serious challenge in life and are wondering how to handle it, one of those gems of wisdom may be just what you need to help you work your way through a problem

you’ve never faced before.

I have no significant life changing advice to give you. But I do have a request.

Please do not forget the time, talent and treasure that the people of this community have invested in you over the last 18 years. Remember those who cared for you while your parents were at work; those who coached your sports teams; those who taught you how to drive (especially how to parallel park a vehicle); the businesses who gave you your first jobs and those who turned a blind eye to your shenanigans because they remembered that they were once young themselves. Each had a part in helping you become the people you are today. Please do not forget what they have done for you.

A good way to honour them would be to follow their example. You were raised in a loving and caring community. We now ask you to love and care for others as we have loved and cared for you and help to spread love and care throughout our country and world.

Dad, so nothing to celebrate.

Once I needed to fill out a form and they asked me my mother’s name and then my father’s name. I told the person that I did not have

Helping to celebrate a milestone Last week, the Neepawa Banner & Press staff were treated to a special cake from Wayne Fossum.

The treat was in celebration of the 125th anniversary of the Neepawa Banner & Press, which took place on May 28 this year.

The staff wishes to thank Wayne for his generosity.

The cake was greatly enjoyed by all here in the office.

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Letters

I don’t always agree, but...

This letter is in response to Ken Waddell’s article “Keep it polite” in the June 11, 2021 edition of the Banner & Press.

The people of Neepawa are very fortunate to have a free weekly paper! That is where we get all the information of what is happening in our town; furthermore, the businesses rely on the Banner to let customers know what they sell and when they have specials.

I, like many others, was shocked to learn that people wrote “discouraging” letters. They don’t have to agree with what is said in the “Right in the Centre” editorial, or they can politely discuss a point in question.

I think people (like myself) take for granted our own newspaper and its editing staff. Thanks for the Banner, and keep up your editorials. I don’t always agree with you, but that makes me think!

Lorna Brownlee-Liddle Neepawa, MB

Thumbs up, thumbs down

Kudos to Helen Drysdale for her weekly information on days gone by and the recipes. I find the topics very interesting and wish she would compile all the stories into a book that we could pass down to our younger generation that have no idea of much harder and simpler times.

Thank you Helen!

Janet Husak Neepawa, MB Thumbs up to Gloria Speiss for the awesome job she does keeping our flowers beautiful.

Debbie Smith Neepawa, MB Kudos to Wayne Cabernel for looking after the community garden! And for the gardeners who grow their own fresh vegetables. And to the Town staff who till the garden!

Lorna Brownlee-Liddle Neepawa, MB Thumbs up to all the hard workers who participated in the beautiful hanging baskets and flower pots around town.

Cindy Loewen Neepawa, MB Thumbs down to CBC National morning show, that airs from 8:35 to 10 am, called the Current! On Monday, June 14, they finally realized that there is a severe drought, but not in Manitoba... It is important because it is in Southern Ontario!

Rob Smith Edrans, MB

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Cora Hind

Last week, I talked about the ladies being considered the weaker sex. Today I will tell the story of E. Cora Hind. She was a forerunner in breaking gender barriers, becoming a journalist in the male dominated newspaper business and in the agricultural field no less. Born in Ontario in 1861, she became an orphan at a young age. She and her siblings went to live with their grandpa, a farmer. As she grew up, her grandpa instilled the love of the farm in her, which never left her. Having completed high school her goal was to become a teacher, however, fate stepped in. Two cousins visited with tales of the many opportunities in the west. Cora and her Aunt Alice packed and left for the Wild West. When Cora and Aunt Alice arrived in Winnipeg, Aunt Alice set up a dress making shop and Cora decided to enter journalism. Armed with a letter of introduction from her uncle, the editor of the Manitoba Free Press, her request for a job was met with “this is no place for a woman.”

In an era when women were expected to be married, bear children and have no opinions of their own, these two plucky ladies had no desire in becoming wives. The type writer, a new office innovation, had just arrived to Winnipeg. Cora rented one for a month and taught herself to type. After a job with a firm of lawyers, she went on to open her own typewriting business, becoming the first public stenographer in Manitoba. There her knowledge of farming and her ability to talk to people of all walks of life and of either gender was a great asset to her. She soon became a secretary to several farming organizations, gaining more knowledge and experience in agriculture and began freelancing agricultural articles for the Manitoba Free Press. By 1901, The Free Press had realized their previous error and hired her as the Agricultural Editor and, at the time, the first female journalist in Western Canada.

Her first crop estimate appeared in 1904, when a Black Rust, then new to prairie wheat fields, had hit the crops. A United States “crop expert” estimated 35 million bushels as the total crop for the west. Cora believed him incorrect so travelled across the prairie into the wheat fields and made her own inspection. Her appraisal was that the crops in the west would yield between 50 and 55 million bushels. It came to 54 million bushels. From 1904 onward, Cora covered many thousands of miles across the three provinces, talking to farmers and inspecting their crops and making an annual prediction. These predictions of crop yields were very accurate and usually had less than one per cent margin of error.

For years, her estimates influenced the advance price of Canadian wheat.

Cora Hind was a women’s suffrage leader, a union supporter, a forerunner in breaking gender roles and an advocate for the working women, believing that they were entitled “to equal pay for equal work.” She helped establish and support Women’s Institutes in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Cora began her monthly column, “The Woman’s Quiet Hour” in the Western Home Monthly in May of 1905 and continued to 1922. The column provided her a stage to express her feminist, social and political views. Cora Hind was a turn of the 20th Century “First Wave” feminist who received little credit for the efforts she made on behalf of women’s rights.

Cora Hind was, above all, a serious newspaperwoman, considered essential reading by farmers as well as writing many books and papers. In her day, she was known worldwide as an agricultural expert. When E. Cora Hind died on Oct. 6, 1942, trading at the Winnipeg Grain Exchange was halted in her memory for two minutes. She wrote, “The usual statement is that I am a remarkable woman because I can do it; the implication is that the average woman is too dumb to succeed at a man’s task and I resent that implication, for it is false.”

The impact E. Cora Hind had on prairie agriculture cannot be overstated, as she helped prairie farmers develop the bread basket of Canada. In recognition of the work she did, a prairie flour recipe. This loaf recipe is a great addition to any meal and makes up easily.

2 cups flour 3 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. onion salt 1 tsp. dried oregano flakes 1 tsp. garlic powder

Cheddar bread

1/2 tsp. dry mustard 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 egg, well beaten 1 cup milk or buttermilk 1/4 cup vegetable oil

In a bowl stir together flour, baking powder, sugar, onion salt, oregano, garlic powder and dry mustard. Add the shredded cheese. Make a well in the middle of the flour mix.

Combine the egg, milk and oil; add to the well in the flour and stir until just moistened.

Spread the batter in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool for 10-15 minutes and remove from pan for further cooling.

Looking to the future?

Spruce Plains RCMP report

By Cpl. Jacob Stanton Spruce Plains RCMP

During the week of June 7 to June 13, Spruce Plains RCMP dealt with 43 police activities.

June 7: RCMP conducted various traffic enforcement and engaged with several motorists.

Tickets were issued for unlawful transportation of cannabis and failing to signal a turn.

June 8: RCM P responded to a report of threats being uttered in the RM of Minto-Odanah.

Two people were arrested, charged and released with future court appearances.

Police were requested to assist a property dispute in Neepawa, which was deemed a civil matter and police did not attend.

June 9: RCMP received a report of a suspicious person walking alongside the highway in the RM of Minto-Odanah. Patrols were made but the person could not be located. Police responded to a 911 hang up call in Neepawa that was later determined to have been dialed accidentally.

Police received a report of a stolen skidoo trailer in Clanwilliam; the investigation is ongoing.

June 10: RCMP responded to a report of threats being made on so-

cial media in Neepawa; the matter is still under investigation. RCMP conducted various traffic enforcement and engaged with several motorists.

June 11: RCMP received a report of drugs being found in a rental property that had been vacated in Minnedosa. Police attended the property, seized and destroyed the drugs.

Police received reports of vehicles being vandalised in Minnedosa and Neepawa; both matters are still under investigation.

June 12: RCMP were dispatched to an ATV collision in the Municipality of Westlake-Gladstone. Both the driver and passenger were taken to the hospital for their injuries. The cause of the accident has yet to be determined and the matter is still under investigation.

Police conducted a Covid compliance check in the R M of Minto-Odanah where all person(s) were found complying with quarantine regulations.

June 13: RCMP received a report of a possible impaired driver in Gladstone. Police located and stopped the suspect and conducted an alcohol screening test. The driver blew a warning and was issued a driving suspension and a serious offence notice to be forwarded to

MPI. Police responded to a vehicle vs deer collision in the RM of North CypressLangford. The vehicle was damaged but the driver was unharmed.

RCMP conducted 17 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 until further notice.

We request that you contact each detachment at 204-476-7340 (Neepawa) or 204-867-2916 (Minnedosa) to inquire about criminal record checks or to file a report. Leave a message if needed and it will be checked the following business day.

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

MANKIND (Genesis 1:26-27) Day 6 ends with the creation of man – something new. “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.”

God made man for a purpose: to have dominion over all the creatures in the world - just as he made the lights to rule over the physical earth.

But he created man to be like him – that is, to be spirit as well as body and soul, because God himself is spirit.

That ended the work of creation. Scientists acknowledge that no new species have appeared since the creation of man. The work is done. So on the seventh day, God rested.

Today, we, too, can have rest, thanks to another finished work: the work of redemption. Christ died for sin, and God raised him from the dead as evidence that the work is finished. His sacrifice is sufficient to take sin away, and bring forgiveness and peace with God. So Jesus invites those who are burdened to “Come unto me … and I will give you rest” (Mt. 11:28).

To be concluded.

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Rural Outlook

JUNE 18, 2021

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Livestock water needs on pasture

By Shawn Cabak Manitoba Agriculture

A dry fall and lack of snowfall this winter meant runof f this spring was either well below normal or non- ex istent. Most of souther n Manitoba received less than 30 per cent normal precipitation from Nov.1 to the end of April. This has affected winter and summer water supplies for livestock causing shortages in some areas. Producers who have low water supplies must evaluate their resources to determine if they are suff icient to meet their livestock requirements.

Livestock require water in suf f icient quantities and of sufficient quality for optimum health and growth. The total water needs of livestock are met through a combination of the water contained in feed and drinking water obtained separately from feed.

Intake of water depends on several physiological and environmental factors, including: size and type of animal, physiological state, activity level, diet, weather, water quality and ease of access. Livestock water requirements are higher in summer than winter. A cow/calf pair on average requires 15 gallons of water a day in the

summer, versus 11 in the winter, compared to a dry cow that requires 12 and 8 gallons a day, respectively.

Pasture Watering System Considerations •Consider the use of a portable water supply. For smaller operations, a stock tank on a portable vehicle may be an excellent way to improve livestock distribution across a pasture.

•Fence off your low water supply areas. Pumping water from a remote site will improve water quality and reduce water loss.

• Consider purcha si ng portable electric fencing and poly pipe for remote watering systems.

•Regularly monitor your watering equipment to make sure it’s working.

Dugout volume calculator For those who are considering digging new dugouts or cleaning out old ones, Aberta Agriculture and Forestry has an excellent decision making tool available here: Agriculture and Forestry: Decision Making Tools (gov.ab.ca).

It will provide you with the necessary information about what to consider for the measurements and capacity of the dugout.

By entering the above information, this calculator

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The recent dry conditions may mean that you do not have enough water on your pastures to fit the needs of your livestock!

will give you the capacity of the dugout and its contents in cubic feet, cubic yards, cubic meters, litres, Imperial and U.S. gallons. This is useful in determining the size of dugout necessary, estimating construction costs and volumes remaining in the dugout.

L ivestock producers are eligible for funding to develop water supplies on pasture.

L ivestock producers who have been affected by dry conditions on pasture in Manitoba can apply for

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items include: •water source development – constructing new or rehabilitating existing wells or dugouts; •solar, wind or grid-powered alternative watering systems; •permanent fencing to restrict livestock access to surface water and dugouts; and •permanent pipeline development.

Ag Action Manitoba– A ssura nce: Benef icia l Management Practices provides targeted incentive programs to agricultural producers and select industry service providers to advance the adoption of BMPs. These practices reduce identified environmenta l r isks, improve agro-ecosystem resilience, build public trust and improve environmental susta inabi l it y of far m operations in Manitoba.

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curring after Apr. 1 are eligible. Projects will need to be assessed prior to approval, and may require additional components (e.g. fencing of the dugout, alternative watering systems, etc.) in order to meet the BMP criteria. Applications are now being accepted and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until Sept. 1. Applications can include retroactive expenses incurred as of Apr. 1. Upon project completion, applicants must submit proof of a valid Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) with their claim. Go to Province of Manitoba | agriculture - Assurance: Benef icial Management Practices (gov.mb.ca) for more details.

For more information contact t he Man itoba Agriculture and Resource Development office in Portage at 204-239-3353 or shawn.cabak@gov.mb.ca

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Looking Back

JUNE 18, 2021

1951: First sod turned for new Neepawa Curling Rink

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

north, but they left early Sunday morning.

110 years ago, Friday, June 16, 1911 G. W. Fraser, a recent arrival from Scotland, has joined the Bank of Commerce staff here.

70 years ago, Thursday, June 21, 1951 The first sod was turned a nd work st a r ted on Neepawa’s new six-sheet curling rink on June 11. W. G. Pollock turned the first sod at the site on Fifth Ave., south of the old curling rink.

Mr. Pollock is a former president of the Neepawa Curling Rink Holding Company and an honorary life member of the local curling club...

The lots on which the rink is being built were obtained from P. R. Murray in the exchange of the lots on which the old rink stands. Percy R. Murray purchased the old rink for use as Neepawa’s first truck depot and is converting the front part into suites for living quarters for the employees of the truck service.

John Simpson, Pioneer resident of Neepawa, marked his 95th birthday Saturday, June 16, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. R. H. Wemyss, with whom he makes his home…

Mr. Simpson, believed to be the town’s oldest resident, was born at Holton Country, Ont. He came to Neepawa in 1895.

100 years ago, Friday, June 17, 1921 The concrete foundation for the war memor ial which will adorn the court house grounds, and also one on which to mount the German g un, are now completed and work will commence shortly on laying out the grounds and proceeding with erection of the monument.

90 years ago, Tuesday, June 16, 1931 Oberon: If you were not at Oberon last Friday, you missed something. It looked like a section of Brandon fair. There was no merrygo-round or ferris wheel, but the Rainbow Circle girls sold five gallons of ice cream and several cakes, and could have sold more if they had had it. Over two hundred people turned out to the ball games early in the evening. Clare Oliver’s ball park was almost taxed to the limit, with three ball diamonds in action all at once.

80 years ago, Tuesday, June 17, 1941 Neepawa took on a mi l itar y a ir Saturday morning when No. 103 Company Veterans Guard of Canada, from Dauphin, Grandview and Gilbert Plains districts arrived on the C.N.R. train on their way to Camp Shilo for two week training.

They were met at the depot by Lieut. Colin Ma n n, a nd t he loca l pipe band consisting of Piper Robert Simpson, James Harper, and Albert Walker…

There were 99 in the ranks and six of f icers that arrived by train, and the local squad that left Neepawa consisted of one officer and eighteen other ranks. Several of the Veterans from Neepawa could not leave Saturday with the visitors from the

60 years ago, Friday, June 16, 1961 Sur veys of f icer J. J. Zayshley, of the Sanitorium B o a r d of M a n it ob a , reported this week that 695 people had “positive” tests during the recent tuberculin skin test and chest x-ray survey held in Neepawa for residents of the Town, the R.M. of Langford and part of the R.M. of Rosedale…

The report did not state whether the x-rays indicated the presence of tuberculosis in any of the 695 whose tests indicated a propensity for it.

Inkerman: Mr. and Mrs. James Deveson attended the 35th anniversary of the Co-op Elevator at Basswood, Friday night.

50 years ago, Thursday, June 17, 1971 The Publ ic Schools Finance Board has rejected an appeal by the Beautiful Plains School Division to

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These local curling officials showed up for the sod turning ceremony at the build-site of a new Neepawa Curling Rink in 1951. Front row, left to right: F. E. Anderson, Nelson Dunsmore, G. Crabbe, Mayor Paul Cleave, W. G. Pollock, Melvin Murray, Walter Hunter, Mrs. A. A. McDougall, Victor Murray and Mrs. P. R. Murray.

Back row: extreme right, Earl Murray; extreme left, Bob Lough.

reconsider the Building Project Committee’s refusal of plans for an addition to Carberry Collegiate.

40 years ago, Thursday, June 18, 1981 Neepawa’s disabled hit the road on Monday, June 15, when the Neepawa and District Diabled Persons van made its public service debut.

The van is now available to residents of Neepawa and within the next two months, ser vices will be made available to all participating areas, said Fred Grey, chairman of the Neepawa and Distr ict Disabeld Person Association.

Note: Though it did not have a full story to go with it, a photo related to local tv station Access 12’s first broadcast was also featured in this edition of the paper. The photo depicted Kathy Michalchuk and Ted Deller preparing for the cable channel’s initial broadcast, which was shown on Saturday, June 13 at 6:30 p.m. The cast included Michalchuk as the news rep, Janet Cochrane as the sports rep and Rev. Mel Walters presented the weather. The production crew was a set of local highschool students, with CKX assisting.

30 years ago, Monday, June 17, 1991 Rob Hawkins and his staff were presented with a plaque from Chamber of Commerce president Betty Kozak. Neepawa Pharmacy was the winner of the “Best in the West” store decoration contest held during the fair last week.

Most businesses in town were done up to the teeth with the western theme.

20 years ago, Monday, June 18, 2001 Overproduction,

coupled with weak sales, are behind a proposed shutdown of the Neepawa Goodlife ice cream plant during the month of July.

Plant manager Chris Guillas said employees are being asked to take the first

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Graduation under regulations Local schools organizing COVID-safe ceremonies

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press High schools in the area have been working hard to plan something special for their graduates in the midst of pandemic restrictions and uncertainty. The most recent announcement on restriction changes as of June 12 allowed a number of schools to finalize their itineraries.

Ste. Rose School will keep their ceremony within the school, with only the 12 graduates in attendance. “We will have a graduation in the gym as students will all be in the same cohort and able to follow COVID-19 protocols,” noted principal Rhonda Buchanan. “There will only be five staff members in attendance to hand out awards and diplomas.” She added that family members will be able to watch virtually. “The event will be streamed to parents and family members on the afternoon of June 18.”

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Grad at WMCI William Morton Collegiate Institute (WMCI) in Gladstone will also be celebrating their graduates on June 18.

Nancy Smith, English teacher and career counsellor at WMCI, noted that they will kick off their festivities with a driving parade, starting at 1:30 pm. “The grads

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Two of the banners hanging up in Gladstone to honour WMCI’s Class of 2021.

will meet at the school, parade through downtown (including around Third Crossing Manor and Centennial Apartments), before parking at the fairgrounds for the ceremony portion,” explained Smith. To comply with COVID-19 regulations, those

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time anyone exits their vehicle during the graduation is when the students are called up to the stage, which will be one at a time.

Members of the immediate household will be able to approach the stage only when their graduate is called up. The stage is equipped with an FM radio transmitter, so that drive-in attendees will be able to hear what’s going on.

WMCI planned more than just their graduation day, as well. The school had banners made up with the photos and names of each of the 18 graduates, which have been hung up on street lights around Gladstone. “The graduating class of 2021 has been through an exceptionally different year. We wanted to honour them in a special way because high school graduation is an important and memorable time in a young person’s life,” the school stated on a social media post about the banners.

In addition to the banners, WMCI is also highlighting each graduate with their photo and a short bio on the school’s Facebook page. They have been posting these since the beginning of June. “We think it is important to recognize the hard work and dedication these students have shown in these unprecedented times,” the school wrote.

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Neepawa Elks keeping up the good work

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press

T he Nee paw a E l k s Lodge is still at work serving the community and they’re handing out pins and cheques to prove it. On Friday, June 11, members of the club made a cheque presentation to a local organization and the provincial president presented long-time membership pins to two Neepawa members.

Exalted Ruler of Neepawa Elks Jim Schmall presented a cheque for $100 to NACTV, which is an annual donation they make to the local station to help keep it going. “The Elks are very pleased and proud once again to make a donation to Access TV here in Neepawa. We realize the importance of this TV station and the very good work that they do for our community and we wish them much success in the future,” stated Schmall.

NACTV board member Myra Bennet said, “We thank you, Jim, and the Elks Lodge for this presentation. NACTV very much appreciates your donation.

Every year you give us some money and we really appreciate that– it keeps our station going.”

At the same time, provincial president Les Walker, of the Carberry Elks, presented Schmall and Gerald Buchanan with 60 year membership pins.

Schmall and Buchanan are the two longest serving members of the Neepawa Elks Lodge.

Walker noted that he has known both Schmall and Buchanan a long time and he was very honoured

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Above: Elks members Jim Schmall (left) and Gerald Buchanan (right) received 60 year membership pins from Les Walker (centre). Right: The Neepawa Elks, represented by Exalted Ruler Jim Schmall, presented Myra Bennet, of NACTV, with a cheque for $100.

to be able to present them with their pins. “I’d like to wish them the best in the next years, and hope they remain with the Elks,” he stated.

Buchanan stated that he remembers having an interest in an Elks sporting competition when he first started. “When I joined, I knew a lot of the members, very nice fellows. And they had a competition to go to the [Elks] Corby Cup, and I thought I was a bit of a curler back then,” he said. “We represented Manitoba once in the Corby Cup.” Schma l l added t hat his reason for joining the group was to impress a family member. He noted that he got married in 1959 and his father-in-law, Charlie Stepler, had a connection to the Elks. “In the fall of 1960, Charlie came

to me one time and he said, ‘Jim, I think you should join the Elks. I’m a member of the Elks.’ And I thought about it and I thought, ‘My gosh, this might be a way to keep on the good side of the father-in-law.’ So I said, ‘Sure, I’ll join the Elks,’ and that was 60 years ago and I’ve enjoyed every bit of the time that I’ve been in the Elks.”

The Neepawa branch started up in November of 1955, having over 100 members by 1961 and currently, they have 19 active members. Walker noted that the Elks have had a hard time recruiting new members, as the younger generations are keeping too busy to join service clubs like theirs.

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Intergenerational pen pals

Neepawa Grade 5 students writing letters to Country Meadows residents

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press The Neepawa Middle School Grade 5 “adopt a grandparent” program has been looking a little different lately. In normal years, the Grade 5 students would go to Country Meadows personal care home a few times a year and visit with the residents, learning new skills from them, playing games and just getting to know their “adopted grandparent”.

BecauseoftheCOVID-19 pandemic, however, visitation has been limited at Country Meadows since spring of last year, making the classes’ regular outings impossible. Country Meadows activities director Marsha Forgue and Grade 5 teacher Sylvie Tomoniko figured out a way to still connect the residents with the kids, starting up letter correspondence between the groups.

“The kids did the letters because we couldn’t visit in person, so Marsha and I thought this would be a way they could connect. We started last spring during COVID and then this year’s class continued,” explained Tomoniko. “We tried to keep the letters really positive because we knew the grandparents weren’t able to have visitors in person.

It was a way to connect through the generations and for our students to learn about what life was like for [the grandparents] and how it compares to theirs.”

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Above: Georgeen Smith (right) and part of her letter to Jeiden. Below: A flower drawn by Jeiden for Georgeen.

This year’s Grade 5s have exchanged letters with their “grandparents” a few times already. “In many of the letters, I read how they are trying to make connections with their grandparent,” Tomoniko stated. “The kids here are so genuinely excited to read the letters and write back. In this digital age, it is nice for the kids and their grandparents to have an authentic connection through writing letters in an ‘olden days’ style!” she added.

The students and residents shared with each other what hobbies they enjoy, they told each other about their families and

what school is/was like for them. “Students also made art work for the residents many times with their letter, such as Valentines cards, Christmas cards, spring flowers,” added Forgue.

“The residents really

enjoyed getting the letters from the students. Common comments are, ‘how nice it is they wrote again to me’ and how it would have been nice to meet their pen pal in person,” Forgue shared.

“They have enjoyed their letters and art work and many have displayed in their rooms to show off.”

Forgue expressed her thanks to Tomoniko for helping make the program possible, as well as the letter writers themselves. “I would like to thank the Grade 5 students that participated in the intergenerational pen pal program this school year. Your letters really did brighten everyone’s day!”

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Hayden Whelpton wrangles himself rodeo scholarship NACI grad commits to Dawson College in Montana

By Eoin Devereux

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The rodeo skills accumulated over the last seven years by Neepawa’s Hayden Whelpton have helped him to rope a toptier scholarship with an American college program.

The 19-year-old has signed a letter of commitment with Dawson Community College, based out of Glendive, Montana. Along with attending class in the 2021/22 school year, Whelpton will also be a member of the Dawson Buccaneers Rodeo Team for the upcoming season.

Dawson College is a member of National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA), and compete in the Mon-Dak conference. Their season runs in the spring and consists of competitions with other schools throughout the American mid-west.

A great opportunity Whelpton has compet-

ed in a variety of just that alone will rodeo competitions help me to improve. over the years, both Add to that, the on the high school coaching expericircuit and in the ence that’s a part Manitoba Rodeo of the Buccaneers, Cowboys Associait’s a great opportion (MRCA). He tunity,” Whelpton has specialized in indicated. “I went recent years in the on a big tour [of calf and team ropthe facilities], with ing events. my coach and she Whelpton told showed me all the Banner & Press around the dorms, that it was through the arenas where his time competing we’ll be practicing with the MRCA that and the facilities he became aware where I’ll be able to of Dawson Colkeep my horse. It’s lege and its rodeo been pretty good. program.

It looks like a place “One of my where I really want buddies, who also to be.” competes, told me SUBMITTED PHOTO about the school. Hayden Whelpton has competed primarily in the calf and team Thankful for He started telling roping events over the past few years. the support me about the proWhelpton and gram and it was something was offered a scholarship tional program [at Dawson his horse, Cash, will be I thought was very interest- from Dawson College. He College]. It’ll allow me to heading down to Dawson ing. I contacted the coaches noted that it was an easy practice every night, and and sent some videos [of my decision to make, as he competitions]. They looked was very impressed with over the results and that was the school and its respect it,” stated Whelpton. for the sport.

From there, Whelpton “They have an excep-

Community College at the end of August. To go along with competing, Hayden’s days will also be spent in the classroom studying Agriculture Sciences. He said that he’s very appreciative of the opportunities, both in and out of the classroom and thankful to everyone who supported him and helped make this a reality.

“I definitely have to thank my family. My parents have done everything to get me to this point. They’ve sacrificed everything and that has meant so much. My brother Austin, as well, he has helped me along the way. Always gave me tips practicing and stuff like that. My neighbour, Neil Miller, as well, has helped me over the years. Letting me rope at his place and offering tips. He was good to have around.”

Myles Brister commits to ACC soccer program

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Myles Brister has become the first player from Neepawa, MB to commit to the 2021 Cougar Men’s Soccer roster.

Brister is a 5’9” fullback that played every minute of every game for the Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (NACI) Tigers before soccer was cancelled due to COVID restrictions.

“Myles was an asset to the Tigers squad throughout his high school career,” said former coach Chase Critchlow.

“His competitive drive, pace and tackling ensured that the opposition would have a difficult time breaking through on goal. He will be a difficult player to replace and will be an excellent addition to the ACC squad.”

Brister is eager to have an impact when the Cougars are able to take to the field next.

“I bring competitive-

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ness, aggressiveness and a willingness to do anything to win games,” said Brister.

“I like soccer because it can be a fast paced, complex game but it can sometimes slow down and be played simply. I was attracted to the Cougars because of the new coach, size of school and I’ve heard good things from past players.”

Aside from soccer, Brister enjoys hanging out with his friends and fishing in the great outdoors. He maintained honour roll status throughout his time at NACI and will be taking

the college’s Business Administration program in the fall. Brister is interested in the finance and economics side of business and hopes to pursue a career in that area.

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A local fundraiser is hoping to raise some cash and help get the dream of an off-leash dog park in Neepawa up and running once again. Funds for Pups was an idea suggested recently by Val Wilson on social media. The concept is somewhat similar to a recent campaign that raised over $5,600 to purchase new equipment for the Neepawa Volunteer Fire Department.

The basics of the fundraiser sees Wilson offering to bake pies for anyone who donates $10.00 to the cause. If individuals just wish to give cash and not necessarily want a pie (but why wouldn’t you want a delicious pie?!), those donations will also be gladly

accepted. All the money that is accumulated will then go towards helping to cover some of the costs associated with the park’s construction.

Early response for this call to action has been positive, with 31 people within the first 24 hours offering to purchase a pie. A Facebook page called Funds for Pups has been set up where people can learn a little bit more about the fundraiser.

The idea of establishing a local off-leash dog park has been in discussion since at least 2014, when Neepawa Town Council originally approved its development.

Locations at Rotary Park and the north east section of the Agricultural Fair Grounds have both been connected to the proposal at different times.

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Lyle Loewen (right), senior director at HyLife Foods, presented the Touchwood Park Association with a cheque of $1,000 in support of their new Day Program building. Receiving the cheque were Holly Pankratz (centre), director of day services; and Blake McCutcheon, Touchwood board chair.

Titans trade for pair of players Valley Optical

By Eoin Devereux

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With the new jerseys for the Neepawa Titans having been officially unveiled recently, the coaches and management for the club can now focus their attention on actually finding players to fill those sweaters.

The Junior “A” Hockey Club has announced a pair of trades this past week to do just that, acquiring the playing rights to forward Kieran Thiessen and defenseman Brody Melsted.

Thiessen was picked up via trade with the Waywayseecappo Wolverines. He

was acquired via sending the list rights of forward Brandon McCartney to Wayway. Thiessen is 19 years old and from Landmark, MB. He has spent the last two seasons with Waywayseecappo, playing a combined 37 games over that span, accumulating 11 points (4 goals - 7 assists).

Melsted, meanwhile, was picked up through a deal with the Winnipeg Freeze, which has sent the list right of Matthew Vandal back the other way. The 18-yearold is originally from Winnipeg, and played just five games with the Freeze last year, before the season was halted, due to COVID-19.

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Community profile – Scott Stephenson

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By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press Scott Stephenson, formerly of Austin, is a courageous young man. In his mid 30’s, he left his construction job and went back to school at Pambrun, SK, about 80 km southwest of Swift Current. Scott is a gifted singer, who is a people person, and is very active in the Evangelical Free Church. He has successfully completed two years of study at Miller College of the Bible, the same institution where the current pastor, Joel Friesen, studied.

Asked how challenging it was to go back to school after 15 years, Stephenson replied in a telephone interview, “If my house back home had

not been sold, I would have quit after one month. It was a great challenge to begin reading assignments and writing essays again. Most of my fellow students were teenagers.”

“COVID-19 has not affected us as badly as Manitoba, but we were divided into groups to provide religious services, which turned out to be valuable experiences.”

During the summer months, Scott remains busy with construction and working for a farmer. His father, Cyril, is chairman of the Evangelical Free Church Board in Carberry. Scott is happy that he made a huge change and we wish him continued success.

Scott Stephenson, of Austin, MB.

Community profile – Talen Graham

By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press Talen Graham (16) is a Carberry Collegiate student who will complete his Grade 11 studies at the end of June.

He plays badminton, but really enjoys hockey with the high school Wildcats squad in the Westman League.

He did well in the Grade 10 Industrial Arts welding class with instructor Gary Salmon and has spent one year as an apprentice electrician with Smart Electric.

People who have had a positive influence in his development are his Dad, Brad, and his Grade 7 teacher, Scott Brown, who motivated him to do his best.

He has a part time job at the east End, co-owned by his dad, Brad Graham.

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• The plan for the local pool opening is Monday, June 21, if health regulations permit. The 2021 Pool staff includes: Pool Supervisor/Head Lifeguard – Caitlin Meyers Lifeguards: Noah Gosselin, Quinn Thorn, Aidan Town, Zoe Cupples, Tyler Hood; Assistant Lifeguards: Brayden Knox, Tynille Steen Cashiers: Dahlia Snaith, Lexi Unrau, Nate Robson • Glenboro-South Cypress RM has hired James Drysdale of Carberry as the permanent Public Works Supervisor after a one year term position effective June 15, 2021. They also accepted the quote from Cody Campbell Contracting, of Carberry to replace about 520 feet of sidewalk on the west side of the 200 block of Broadway Street in Glenboro during the summer of 2021.

• Elkhorn is moving forward with a major project to expand the Elkhorn lagoon as well as put in a new lift station and new wastewater force main.

The project is estimated to cost $5,939,000.

• Cherry Creek Place is the name chosen for the new assisted living complex in Boissevain.

• The Somerset branch of the Royal Bank has given notice that it will close in November and a merger will take place with the Manitou branch. The Somerset branch has three employees – two part time and one full time.

• Although we are near the summer solstice, hockey still dominates the sports scene. A young Team Canada lost its first three games in Riga, Latvia in the 2021 International Ice Hockey Federation championships, but rebounded to barely qualify for the playoffs. They upset the United States 4-2 in the semi-final and edged defending champion, Finland, 3-2 in overtime for the gold medals.

In the NHL, the Winnipeg Jets upset the second place Edmonton Oilers 4-0 in the semi-finals and then were swept 4-0 by the Montreal Canadiens

in the North Division finals. Close checking and super goaltending by Carey Price and Connor Hellebuyck highlighted the games. The Jets were outshot 38-16 by the Canadiens in the final 3-2 overtime contest.

I really like the new Neepawa Junior Hockey team name, the Titans, and colours. Both will inspire interest in the club’s 54 game MJHL schedule, which commences Sept.

17 in two separate divisions. Niverville has been accepted into the MJHL as its 13th team for the 2022-23 season.

• The Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame’s Father’s Day baseball pool (100 squares at $100 each) has sold out as of June 5. Now we’ll have to wait for the Toronto Blue Jays game on June 20 to determine the nine winners. Congratulations to Lane Curry (Morden) and Kevin Booker (Snowflake) for a very successful project.

• The Joint Council met virtually May 31 7:00 to 9:15 pm. Present were reeve Adriaansen (chair), Anderson, M. Tolton, D. Olmstead (councillors), mayor Olmstead, and CAOs. After the Dane subdivision fire, it was decided that communication could be improved. It was suggested that Nicole Henry of Maverick Media was available for a workshop.

Recommended for the training were the mayor, reeve, deputies, CAO’s, fire chief and deputy.

Councils agreed to support the Recreation Board to develop landscaping. In 1916, the Councils agreed to start a Recreation Reserve Fund with a $60,000 annual contribution each.

Jessica Walker was hired as a Green Team employee for Parks and Rec. She is a valued four year employee with excellent service so her wages were increased.

The Fire Department pumper engine was blown and a used one was available from Vancouver for $75,000. A hot water washer was desired at $6000 for the Fire Department.

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Obituary Vincent Geldart

It is with great sadness that the family of Vincent Colon Geldart announces his passing after an illness on May 31, 2021, at age 61 years in Winnipeg, Manitoba at the Health Science Centre. Vincent will be lovingly remembered by his brother Jason Geldart, his niece Tracy Allen (Alexis) and fondly remembered by his great nieces Alexis Rourke, Mercedes & Bianca Williamson.

Vincent was predeceased by both parents Nina (Cox) & Blair Geldart and his sister Kathleen Allen.

Vincent was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick on August 13, 1958 and moved to Carberry, Manitoba in 1970. In 1974, Vince started working for Carnation/ Simplot/Midwest Foods/McCain Foods in Carberry, Manitoba for 35 years, before taking sick leave due to liver complications and surgery. When not at work, Vince was known for fishing trips up north and wood working was his passion.

A funeral service in memory of Vincent will be held by family at a disclosed location. Those whom so desire may make memorial donations in memory of Vincent Geldart to the Canadian Transplant Association for organ donations.

Gail Anne Mack

Gail Anne Mack(nee Bowley), of Carberry, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2021 at Carberry Personal Care Home at the age of 76.

Gail was born in Carberry on October 8, 1944 and was raised on the family farm at Summerville, MB by her parents Vi and Ed Bowley.

Gail attended school in Summerville, as well as Carberry, where she graduated. She then attended College in Brandon, attaining a diploma in stenography.

Early on, she met the love of her life, Wilfred Mack, and they were married on October 10, 1964 and had two children, Brent and Keri.

Gail’s career included Bank of Montreal, Robinsons Store, Bevs/Boos Boutique, and finally, Manitoba Parks, until her retirement after 20 years Gail loved having family and friends around. She was always known to have coffee on and homemade treats on hand.

Her pastimes included knitting, card games, curling, camping, boating and travel.

Wilf and Gail were inseparable and spent many summers at their lake lot in Killarney and after retiring in 2000, winters in Penticton, B.C. Wherever they were, long time friends were made,always stayed in touch and she was a true and loyal friend.

Gail was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Wilf, in 2012. Parents Vi and Ed Bowley, mother and father-in-law Betty and John Mack.

Gail is survived by son Brent, daughter Keri and sonin-law Barry Jarvis, grandkids Grayden, Layne, Jesse, Mackenzie and Jocelyn. Brother Ed(Donna) Bowley, nieces, nephew, as well as many great nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations please be made to the Carberry Health Centre, as well as the Carberry Personal Care Home.

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Obituary Gerald Clarence Orr It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gerald Clarence Orr on June 4, 2021 at Hillcrest Place in Brandon, Manitoba.

Gerald was born on July 27, 1935 at Lady Minto Hospital in Minnedosa, Manitoba to Clarence & Victoria Orr. He grew up on the family farm where he lived for 83 years, until having a debilitating stroke. He received his education at Coldstream School, Franklin High School, and an Agricultural School in Brandon. He farmed with his father and did some work for neighbours. He also worked in a machine shop in Neepawa, Manitoba, and for CP Rail in Minnedosa, Manitoba. Gerald, his wife Maxine, and their two sons enjoyed living and working on the family farm. He took great pleasure in going to car shows and visiting with the people there, and going to the coffee shops to visit with his many friends in Franklin, Neepawa, Minnedosa and Brandon. Gerald was predeceased by his parents and his son Murray. Surviving on treasured memories are Gerald’s wife Maxine, and his son Melvin.

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Unseen, unheard, but always near.

Still loved, still missed, and very dear.

Marjorie Mena Morrison

It is with great sadness that we are announcing the passing of our mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend Marjorie Mena Morrison. She passed away in Carberry, Manitoba on June 9, 2021 at the age of 84, with her children at her side.

Marjorie was born in Deloraine, Manitoba on August 23, 1936, second child of Robert John Morrison and Millie Mena Morrison. Marjorie is survived by Linda Wright (Morrison), Bob Morrison, Brenda Morrison, Theresa MorrisonMeyers, Merina Gunn (Morrison) and extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her mother Millie Culbertson in 1962, her brother Gordon in 1975, her father Robert in 1984 and her eldest daughter Donna Silbernagel (Morrison) in 2019.

Mom, you left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide, although we cannot see you, you’re always at our side.

A celebration of life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Carberry DropIn Centre, Box 122, Carberry, MB, R0K 0H0 or Goodlands Cemetery Fund, Box 40, Waskada, MB, R0M 2E0.

Condolences may be left on Marjorie’s memorial page at: www.interlakecremation.ca Arrangements entrusted to: Interlake Cremation & Memorial Services Selkirk, Manitoba • 1-204-482-1040

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Congratulations Linnae Topham,

Thank You

Granddaughter of Henry & Elsie Mozdzen, graduated from University of Lethbridge with a Bachelor of Nursing with Great Distinction.

She is presently employed at Brandon Regional Hospital.

We are so proud of you!

Congratulations!

Love, Baba & Gigi

Thankyou

We would like to thank our friends and neighbours for phone calls, flowers, food trays, cards, and other expressions of kindness following Gerald’s passing.

Your acts of kindness will not be forgotten.

Thank you to Brian James of White’s Funeral Home for his help and guidance during this difficult time.

Sincerely, Maxine & Melvin Orr The family of Muriel McPhail wants to thank all those who supported us in the loss of our mother, grandma, great grandma and mother-in-law.

Thank you for the beautiful flowers, heartwarming cards with thoughtful and caring messages, the food and the wine.

The many lovely tributes and shared memories on White’s Funeral Home, McPhail Travel and Town of Carberry NCL web pages were so appreciated and brought back lots of happy memories.

To the Town of Carberry, thank you so much for designating the Earth Day town cleanup project as “Make Muriel Proud”. She would be honoured, as are we.

To those who planted trees in her memory… she would love that!

Donations made in her memory to the Cemetery, the Foundation, Palliative Care and other charitable organizations were numerous and she would be happy that many good things can be done in the community and beyond because of these gifts.

If you registered for “Sign Up For Life” or gave blood or plan to, thank you.

She made her mark on her community and we are very proud of her and all that she accomplished and contributed. She just thought she was making her day complete by helping someone else! Thank you so much for all the accolades and affirmations of her efforts, endeavours and achievements.

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Notice Municipal Notice of Intent TAKE NOTICE that on May 12, 2021, the council of the Municipality of McCreary gave first reading to bylaw #8/2021 to designate as a municipal heritage site under The Heritage Resources Act, the lands and premises commonly known as:

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

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The land is described in Certificate of Title No. 1929924 as follows: In the Municipality of McCreary, in the Province of Manitoba, being lot two (2), plan 34567.

A copy of the proposed bylaw can be inspected at: the McCreary Municipal Office, in McCreary, 9:00 a.m. to 4: 00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

A public hearing will be held at the McCreary Community Centre, 7:00 p.m., June 22, 2021 We will also be accepting written and verbal questions to read aloud at the public hearing as well as the use of conference calling 204-956-1134 or 1-866-792-1319 Conference ID 2424446 during the hearing.

At that time, any person may submit an objection or other representation on the proposal.

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UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

On the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive representations from any persons who wish to make them in respect to the following matter:

NEEPAWA AND AREA PLANNING DISTRICT BY-LAW NO. 116 being an AMENDMENT to the NEEPAWA AND AREA PLANNING DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN BY-LAW NO. 108, as amended.

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.

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is hiring a

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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.

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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.

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Seasonal Equipment Operator/Laborer The Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah is accepting applications for a Seasonal Equipment Operator/Laborer & Water System Labourer. This position is full time seasonal and scheduled to start immediately. Duties to include operation of various municipal equipment and other general duties as assigned.

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Please send resume with 3 references by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, June 24th, 2021.

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Help Wanted Employment Opportunity

Finance Officer

The Municipality of Harrison Park is seeking an individual to fill our Finance Officer position. The Finance Officer reports directly to the Chief Administrative Officer and is responsible for the overall management of financial operations and information technology services.

Under the general direction of the Chief Administrative Officer, the Finance Officer is responsible for overseeing and directing finance systems/processes, information technology services, and supporting and collaborating with municipal staff in all matters related to finance.

The Finance Officer also manages the budget process, and provides strategic policy direction, planning recommendations and advice to Council and the Chief Administrative Officer on all financial matters.

Qualifications: • Completion of the Certificate in Manitoba Municipal Administration (CMMA) would be a definite asset.

• Related management, administrative and financial experience preferably in the public sector is required including staff supervision and the ability to work efficiently and effectively in a team-oriented environment.

• Experience working with capital and operating budgets.

• Experience working with information technology and an understanding of computer networks, software licensing and information security.

• Competence in using MuniSoft municipal software or other comparable accounting packages and proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite of products.

Wages and Benefits: • The right candidate can expect a salary that reflects their level of education and experience; • The Municipality of Harrison Park provides an excellent benefits package for all full-time employees.

Interested individuals are asked to submit a detailed resume, cover letter including salary expectations, and 3 references by Wednesday, June 30th, 2021 at 4:00 pm to: Chad Davies, CMMA Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of Harrison Park By mail: Box 190, Onanole, MB R0J 1N0 By email: admin@harrisonpark.ca Dropped off: 43 Gateway Street, Onanole, MB The Municipality of Harrison Park wishes to thank all candidates for their interest but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Foley artist faux pas

By Ken Kindgon Submitted I have never dreamed about getting into the movies. Until now.

I’ve decided to add “work in the film industry” to my bucket list, but I don’t want to be an actor. I want to be a Foley artist, specialising in nature sounds.

Perhaps you enjoy watching movie credits. If so, like me, you may have noticed the credits for Foley artist scroll past, buried deep within the rolling script. And you may have wondered what a Foley artist is. Wonder no more – these are the people who add sound effects to the movie in post-production.

Every foot step, every creaking door, every wave washing onto a beach.

Their work is amazing to see, and the methods they use to make the sounds is true artistry. You can see some of the world’s best strut their stuff on YouTube.

However, Foley artists, or their sound editor friends, do mess up. Especially when it comes to adding nature sounds, particularly the sound of birds, to movies.

In an unusual burst of self-awareness, though, I recognise this might be an example of me simply geeking out. I suspect that Rae, my movie watching partner, definitely thinks so.

Where’s the hawk?

Let me give you an example. Almost every film that shows a big panorama, with lots of sky, will include the cry of a red tailed hawk in the sound track. This cry is also assigned to desert scenes in movies. Every time.

Although she claims otherwise, Rae must find it quite aggravating, as I regularly scan the movie scene, looking for the red tailed hawk, and then complain loudly when I don’t see one.

To compound the issue, the editors often add stock video of a bald eagle soaring overhead at the same time, suggesting that the eagle is making this call. That’s just embarrassing for both the eagle and the hawk.

So, the cry of the red

tailed hawk occupies top place in my “top five misplaced bird sounds” list.

Common loons, American robins, blue jays and great horned owls round out my list.

I am sure that you can think of some good examples, too. For any scene that requires a setting of forested wilderness, you can be sure that a loon’s cry isn’t going to be far away. It is amazing how many loons you can hear in a movie.

And at weird times… like during winter scenes.

As for the rest of the list, I have noticed that American robins keep singing in too many European movies whenever the film editors need to designate a spring-like ambience. Blue jays also keep popping up in movies supposedly set in Europe, and don’t get me started about hooting great horned owls in every single night scene.

Sometimes, though, the editors can get away with their choices, whether they know better or not. For example, in almost every autumn scene, no matter the setting, the sound of Canada geese flying over head is a bit of a cliché.

However, since this goose species has been introduced to most parts of the world, they could conceivably be present in any movie set.

The same is true for the quack of a mallard.

Helpful suggestions Instead of just criticising the industry, I thought I should add a helpful suggestion. As substitutes for the aforementioned misplaced birds, I would suggest there are other ubiquitous species that should have a starring role in every movie.

These species would include pigeons, house sparrows and chickens.

If I chose to follow this new dream, I would be sure to include the sound of chickens clucking in the background at some point in the film, given that they are the most common bird on the planet (OK, I recognise that most of the chickens in

North America live in barns, but shouldn’t they have their 15 minutes of fame too?).

Sometimes you can tell when a movie is using live sound. If you can hear the chirp of sparrows in the background, then you can be pretty certain that these sounds were not added as a sound effect.

It’s even better when you can see pigeons strutting around behind the actors, totally going on about their own lives, with nary a care.

And maybe stealing some crumbs from the film crew’s buffet table just out of the scene.

More than just birds Birds aren’t the only miscast members of films though. Like, why are wolves constantly howling whenever a film needs to set the mood in the deep, dark forest?

Despite working in the bush most of my adult life, I have likely heard wolves howling less than 20 times.

Yet, Bobby and Hank go out into the bush one time and are serenaded (or terrified) by wolves. And most of those movies are set in places where wolves have been wiped out. Sigh.

I guess the one saving grace is that plants don’t make any sounds. Otherwise, I would drive my wife even nuttier by huffing and sputtering about, “that’s not what an aspen sounds like!”

Or, “why are there spruce trees calling in the outback of Australia?”

Ken Kingdon lives and works in Prince Albert National Park, but still calls Onanole home.

He likes to listen to birds that are in the right place and the right time…

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Prairie Mountain 204.476.2287 272 Hamilton St. Neepawa remax-prairiemountain-npwa-mb.com EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED

Lesley Skibinsky 204-476-6999

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204-212-4892

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MLS# 202113160

Historical Classic Character 3 bdrm home on a huge lot extending across the Whitemud River. Several recent upgrades. On the property is an oversized 2 car garage. $ 285,000

MLS# 202112947

This 4 bed home has so much character!

Stone accent exterior & fireplace to the cedar beams featured on the vaulted ceiling. Main level living space & primary bedroom and bath/laundry. Loft bdrm bath & office

MLS# 202108154

This family home ticks all the boxes on your wish list! In-ground pool, Man cave/shop, She shed. Large yard. Watch the action in the pool from the covered patio or the deck. A stay-cation property.

28 Adams. $479,000

MLS# 202027229

Sow this 1/4 section to grain or keep as fenced and cross-fenced pasture.

It is just along Highway 261 north of Neepawa & has a beautiful house, a heated shop, a large and a smaller cattle shelter and 2 wells.

MLS# 202110734

A terrific 3 bedroom family home with room to spread out! Living room, family room and games room. Situated on a huge 112' x 120' lot with a single garage sized shop in the back. Garden space Newer composite deck.

MLS# 202025752

Bring your business here!

This 80 productive acres with 2 houses, a heated and plumbed shop, a barn, biotechs, and a mill is just off Highway 5 in the Riding Mountain area.

RESIDENTIAL • FARMS • RECREATIONAL • COMMERCIAL

Get your business blooming! Advertise here to fertilize your sales! ads@neepawabanner.com ~ 204-476-3401 ~ 423 Mountain Ave.

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Renovation projects entirely locally funded Continued from Page A3 “Money for the project was raised entirely locally (no provincial grants) and came from the Rotary Club, Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op, Napa, and donors who wished to remain anonymous,” JackmanAtkinson stated.

The formerly planned renovations of the concession room ventilation and theatre carpeting are still on the agenda, but Jackman-Atkinson said that they’ll have to get back to applying for grants for that project before it can be tackled. She noted that because of the timing, these more cosmetic fixes were not prioritized by many organizations giving out grants this year, as most of them have been focused on supporting COVID-19 related projects. That was part of the reason they changed their project plans this time around, in combination with the board’s desire to make their patrons feel more comfortable with health precautions when PHOTO BY KIRA PATERSON they’re able to come back NTC board members Kay De’Ath and Leslee Strelczik showed off the new bathroom to the Roxy. floors at the Roxy, which were installed on Monday, June 14.

As for when that will be, there have been no details released from the province about what kind of businesses will be opening back up in their summer recovery plan, so it’s hard to know how soon the Roxy will be able to open its doors. Jackman-Atkinson did note, however, that the board has been discussing the option of only opening for private rentals once public health orders allow, until more restrictions are eased and more moviegoers are comfortable with attending. “It’s easier to manage from a compliance standpoint,” she noted.

“And we won’t have to pay a lot to bring in a movie [for private rentals].”

While that option is what has been discussed by the NTC board, JackmanAtkinson added that they haven’t decided on anything solid just yet, as it is too early to tell when health orders might allow the Roxy to open up.

After a year of being closed, some might wonder how the Roxy is faring financially. Jackman-Atkinson said that they have been

pretty fortunate compared to some organizations, in that their expenses to maintain the building haven’t been too high. She added that the previous board left NTC in a good position with some savings, which has helped. They’ve also been able to take advantage of some provincial bridge funding grants and have had a lot of support on the popcorn sales that they’ve been holding recently.

“We’ve been able to hold steady,” she said.

She concluded saying that the community has been a very integral part of the Roxy’s longevity. “We would really like to thank the community, in terms of individuals, organizations and businesses, for their continued support.”

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Banner & Press Congratulations Class of 2021

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Your high school diploma is a symbol of resilience during these challenging times.

Be proud! Your future success starts in September, right here in Brandon.

Congratulations, Class of 2021!

BrandonU.ca/Future-Students

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Alonsa School

Laney Asham

Owen Campbell

Shawn Hiller

Lucas Smith

Glenella School

CONGRATULATIONS

CLASS OF 2021 From: Fred & Tristan at

McCreary www.gillandschmall.com 204-476-2345

YOU DID IT! Congratulations and Best of Luck!

From

TURKO FERTILIZERS Glenella, MB McCreary, MB

Phone 204-352-4282 Phone 204-835-2325

Hannah Dayholos

Russell (RJ) Sul

Shannon Zalluski

Riley Zdan

Remy Buchanan

Tyler Fayant

Sarah Glover

Paige Kopytko

Travis Wilson

McCreary School

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2021

Best of luck in your future endeavours From the Reeve, Council and Staff at

R.M. of Alonsa

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2021 Best of Luck in Your Future Endeavours From the Reeve, Council & Staff at

Municipality of Glenella - Lansdowne

Congratulations on your graduation!

Best wishes for your success!!

24 Main Street Erickson, MB 204-636-7771 1016 Rosser Ave. Brandon, MB 204-729-4800 742 18th St. Brandon, MB 204-729-4820

Congratulations to all our grads from the Reeve and Council

R.M. of Rosedale 204-476-5414

T O RE A L SU C C E S S A N D HA P P I N E S S! PREISENTANZ GENERAL STORE

204-352-4228 ~ Glenella, MB

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Ste. Rose School

Tristin Andres

Jesse Boerchers

Dawson Didychuk

Jayden Erlendson

Brayden Kohlman

Nelson Lepla

Colby Maguet

Carson McMaster

Jean-Paul Pelletier

Eric Preston

Brodey Vandepoele

Abby Worrall

École Jours de Plaine

Inter-Mountain Watershed District

Wishes all the best to the Grads of 2021 Emma Gamache

“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go, instead, where there is no path and leave a trail.”

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Congratulations and all the best to the Grads of 2021!

Good Luck

GRADS!

That diploma is your ticket to a bright and promising future.

PLATT LAW OFFICE 204-636-7838 - Erickson

Best wishes as you head out on life’s journey!

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION Even though graduation is going to look different for you, the achievement is still the same.

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Congratulations 2021 Grads!

From Management & Staff

MOLGAT SHOPPING CENTRE

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Erickson Collegiate

Ashton Burton

Dakota Burton

Denika Burton

Mitchell Collyer

Blair Desiatnyk

Hunter Dundas

Aiden Frey

Tanner Hanson

Lily Hayward

Katie Henry-Kozub

Katherine Mazur

Drayden McKay

Hailie McLean

Kyra Merrick

Brady O’Neill

Sarah Peigan-Courchene

Haylee Roesch

Josie Sallows

Photos Unavailable: Jacob Juskowiak Holden Lepine Ariana McKay Samuel Wilman

Congratulations 2021 Graduates

One Stop Shop Natasha Sam

Kalen Shannacappo-Romaniuk

All the best to this Year’s Graduates!

Congratulations from the Staff of

MOUNTAIN PARK PHARMACY 47 Main Street, Erickson 204-636-2361

Tiona Shurvell

Congratulations graduates Class of 2021

#OnanoleSteakatLake

Onanole, MB 204-848-4663

Serving the communities of Minnedosa, Brandon, Wawanesa, Erickson, Sandy Lake, Strathclair & Rivers

Congratulations Graduates of 2021

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William Morton Collegiate

Chris Armstrong

Holly Bainbridge

Zephaniah Cañete

Ysabelle Centeno

Santanna Champion

Eryza Collado

Rylan Denbow

Cole Hein

Jez Juadiong

Morgan Martens

Justin Munsters

Cadence Otto

Brendan Palmer

Lauren Rosling

Tyrone Ross

Gabrielle Roulette

Robin Semler

Brock Sigurdson

Dr. Tanya Anderson and Staff of the GLADSTONE VET CLINIC

Congratulations to the class of 2021 Graduates! from

CLASS OF 2021

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2021. WELL DONE! Phone 204-385-2892 ~ Gladstone, MB

Congratulations Graduates Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op Ltd.

The Gladstone Bakery

Gladstone, MB 204-385-2506

Fashions & Gifts

263 Hamilton St. Neepawa 204-476-5986

(Formerly Jarvis Meats)

Best Wishes to the Graduating Class of 2021 2016

Congratulations

2021

Graduates!

Gladstone, MB

Mac's Auto Supply Ltd.

Food, Agro, Lumber, Bulk Fuel & Gas Bar Departments

Gladstone 385-2416

Eileen Clarke MLA for Agassiz

204.385.2469 agassizmla@outlook.com

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Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute

Shann Abanes

Joshua Abay-Abay

Christian Aceron

Nathan Aleman

Kaye Alojado

Daniel Arenas

Ayden Atkey

Cora Baker

Kyle Balagulan

Luis Bamba

Carlo Barayuga

Jenna Beaumont

Ryan Bellisle

Dillon Birch

Katelynn Birch

Myles Brister

Hayden Burton

Shane Byram

If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.

- Vincent Van Gogh

2021 NEEPAWA PLUMBING & HEATING (1979) LTD.

As you celebrate the results of your hard work as a student, we hope you’ll take a moment to congratulate yourself on today’s achievement. Your dedication has paid off, and we wish you continued success as you take the next step.

Neepawa, MB. 204-476-3466

Congratulations

Ayden, Bailey, Kyle, Rachelen, Shann, Stacey and the Class of 2021

Neepawa Dairy Queen Pam & Tim Brown

fficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations We hope today is just the beginning of a bright and beautiful future filled with happiness, health and success!

Harris Pharmacy

424 Mountain Ave Neepawa 476-2888 or 476-3157

Your

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2021!

Class of 2021 With More

247 Hamilton Locally Owned & Operated

204-476-5464

As 2021 Grads, you have persevered through an exceptional time in history, we are confident this will guide and lead you into the future with strength and success!

Best of Luck on behalf of Town Council, Administration and all residents!

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Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute

Reyka Mitchie Cabacungan

Kline Calaguas

Benjamin Cox

Waxell Cunanan

Allison Curle

John Darato

Gaybrielle De Castro

Lara Denbow

Dale Elgert

Karissa Ellis

Bailey Enns

Josh Enns

Greg Ens

Greg Eu

Nick Eu

Richelle Forgue

Lynch Jewell Gaboy

Peter Gamino

CONGRATULATIONS

CLASS OF 2021

A Proud Moment.

A Bright Future.

From: Don, Brad & Staff at

Neepawa www.gillandschmall.com 204-476-2345

C ongratulations

& Good Luck in the Future!

Neepawa 204-476-5270

Congratulations, Graduates!

Best of luck for the future

Jenna Beaumont, Josh Enns, Richelle Forgue, Charlie Strelczik, Claire Tomoniko, Riana Veloria and the Class of 2021

From: John & Margaret Drinkwater

As you celebrate this milestone achievement, we wish you continued success and happiness.

Neepawa 204-476-5931

Neepawa - 225B Ellen Street Portage la Prairie - 316 E Saskatchewan Ave MacGregor - 78 Hampton Street E Gladstone - 24 Dennis Street W

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Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute

Konur Gork

Cole Guilbert

Christine Gulloy

Jordan Hartle

Cecilie Holm

Conner Kasprick

Maddy Kilburn

Bryce Kwiatkowski

Kaitlin LeBoutillier

Devlin Magwood

Stacey Makyeyeva

Rylee Mann

Julie Martin

Trey Martin

Chelsea McDonald

Congratulations Grads!

2021 C L A S S

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Parts and Service 204-476-3809 Hwy. #5 North

www.ticparts.com

Neepawa, MB

Wishing our Grads a bright future!

WESTMANCOM.COM/CAREERS /WestmanCom

DUSTIN OSBORNE 30 Gill Drive, Neepawa 204-476-3807

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Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute

Kyle Misenas

Mary Morales

Jasper Murray

Olivia Na

Waylon Nagorski

Aaron Narzabal

Rachelen Noriega

Lynde Padual

Kaye Palma

Jesse Parker

Rebecca-Lynn Pedersen

Brooklyn Perrett

Abigail Plett

Armie Porras

Zachary Power

Vincent Roda

Avrina Rosario

Meagan Rossnagel

Your Hard Work Has Paid Off CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2021

Westward Ford Highway 16 West Neepawa, MB

204-476-2391

Did You Know?

Since 1997, 153 scholarships have been distributed, providing $153,625 to area students

BOX 486 NEEPAWA, MB R0J 1H0 204-476-2681 info@beautifulplainscf.ca www.beautifulplainscf.ca

Congratulations Grads • BPCF currently manages 11 scholarships awarding over $12,000 this year: Jeff McCannell Memorial Scholarship Eden Scholarship Kin Club of Neepawa Scholarship NACI Safe Grad Scholarship The Community Donor Scholarship The Whitmore Family Scholarship The world is yours Owen-Sumner Scholarship To conquer NACI YAC Scholarship The Mrs. AK & Inspector Joe Butcher Scholarship The Neepawa & Area Retired Teachers Association (NARTA) Scholarship The Roy Lewis Memorial Scholarship

• “Building For Tomorrow...Today!” through the financial support of a post-secondary education.

If you would like to start a scholarship or contribute to an existing one, please email or call (204) 476-2681

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Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute

Vince Salazar

Anne Salvo

Nicole Sarmiento

William Scheper

Caden Scott

Brandt Sellman

Ryan James Sepino

Mack Shale

Declan Smith

Estrell Soriano

Bodhi Speiss

Brendin Strelczik

Congratulations

class of

2021

The Flooring Guys Charlie Strelczik

Ian Tayas

Ace 204-841-3171 We’ll Make Your House A Home

Carlo Tenedero

Be bold, be courageous, be your best!

Congratulations to the Class of 2021

Ben’s Auto Repair 117 Main Street West Neepawa, MB 204-476-3689

ations!

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Neepawa ~ 204-476-7580

Congratulations to all 2021 Graduates! www.stridecu.ca Where Exceptional is Expected

Congratulations Class of 2021!

TO THE CLASS OF 2021

John LECTRIC l OHN’s S ElEctric Ltd TD. 204-476-3391 Neepawa, MB 476-3391 ~ Neepawa, MB

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Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute

Shyron Tenorio

Claire Tomoniko

Jude Tonogbanua

Raian Jaren Tuazon

Lester Unat

Sofia Unico

Emma VanDeKerckhove

Riana Veloria

Marithe Vicedo

Nolan Wiebe

Ayden Willerton

Brandt Young

BUILDING MAINTENANCE & RENOVATIONS Neepawa, MB ~ 204-476-0143

Congratulations

to the Class of 2021!

Francis, Trudi & Family

Congratulations to the Class of 2021

Best Choice Sales & Service 154 Main St. East, Neepawa, MB

Congratulations Class of 2021

Neepawa Motel Motel Neepawa Neepawa Motel Neepawa Motel

would like to like to all all would would like to wish all would like towish wish would like towish wish the Graduates of 2014 Graduates of ofof2014 all the Graduates of2021 2007 allthe theGraduates Graduates 2007 all the best! all the best! all the best! best! all all thethe best!

Lee Lee DannyDanny O. 1622 Box 1622 Neepawa, MB ROJ P. O. P.Box Neepawa, MB ROJ 1HO 1HO Phone: 476-2331 Fax: (204) 476-3816 Phone: (204)(204) 476-2331 • Fax:• (204) 476-3816 Located on Highway Located on Highway 16W 16W

Congratulations Class of 2021

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op Ltd. Neepawa, Gladstone,MB MB Food, Agro, Lumber, Bulk Fuel & Gas Bar Departments

CONGRATULATIONS to the Graduating Class of 2021

From: Dr. Craig Fedorowich, Dr. Allison Simpson and the team at

Mountain Dental

From the entire Chicken Chef team!

452 1st Ave. Neepawa, MB 204-476-2277

RAINKIE’S SEWAGE Jim Beaumont Neepawa, MB

Neepawa, MB 1-866-292-6115 Fax 204-966-3335 sales@tridekon.ca www.tridekon.ca

Congratulations Graduates

CONGRATULATES CLASS OF 2021

Best Wishes to all the 2021 Grads from

T A C Ventures Inc.

Waste Management & Contracting

Neepawa

204-476-0002

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Minnedosa Collegiate

Jordin Alexander

Reece Andrews

Elizabeth Beare

Danielle Brykaliuk

Cole Cibula

Kirsten Collen

Madison Drebit

Jordyn Farrell

Kanyon Flick

Jessica Gaiser

Allie Jakubowski

Zyrill Khadgi

Emily Kien

Chloe Kushner

Bryden McFarlane

Chase Miller

Tyra Miller

Devon Olson

Congratulations

Serving the communities of Minnedosa, Brandon, Wawanesa, Erickson, Sandy Lake, Strathclair & Rivers

Graduates of 2021

Congratulations Graduates of 2021

71 Main Street St. Minnedosa, MB 204-210-1993

A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY AWAITS! We wish you all the best for today and tomorrow.

Town of Minnedosa www.discoverminnedosa.com

Congratulations &WeGood Luck know you’ll go far, and we wish you all the best on Graduation Day and always!

Saler’s Backhoe & Trucking Ltd Box 1931, Minnedosa M.B. ROJ 1EO 204-867-0180 • www.salersbackhoeandtrucking.com

Congratulations Neepawa & Area Grads

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Minnedosa Collegiate

Summer Olson

Eden Pearson

Morgan Pugh

Zenlei Skoglund Photos Unavailable: Zachary Critch Brandon Moar Megan St. Amand

Robert Tomlinson

Faith Usick

Aiden Wheelans

Randi Sparrow

Caitlyn Stevenson

Trail Meats (1984) Congratulations and all the best in the future!

2021

Congratulations and Best Wishes for the Future to All Rolling River School Division Graduates from the RRSD Board of Trustees and Employees

Congratulations to the Class of 2021

TAYLOR LAW OFFICE Phone 204-476-2336 Neepawa, MB

Congratulations 2021 Graduates!

Another step closer to your dreams

Congratulations 2021 Graduates!

Unit B-337 Mountain Ave. Neepawa, MB

204-476-5127

mercyramos1978@gmail.com

2021

We know you’ve got what it takes to make the future bright.

Troy Mutch

Best of luck Class of 2021

204-212-1010

Craig Frondall

follow us on facebook: Rotor’s Bakery in Neepawa

204-476-4777

Neepawa

May your graduation be just the beginning of a life time of fulfillment.

Katie Mutch

204-476-7075

Congratulations Graduates of 2021

Congratulations!

204-212-4197

All the best to the Grads of 2021 302 Ellen Street, Neepawa, MB

#205 Highway 16 West. Neepawa, MB

300 Mountain Ave. Neepawa 204-476-5140 www.gianttiger.com

Your Water Your Way Jennifer & Kevin Enns

204-476-8852

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Willerton School

Edrans Christian School

Parkview Colony School Evelyn Waldner

Emily Hofer

Ethan Wollmann

Caden R. Cousley

Jesse D. Wiebe

Acadia Colony School Hannah Hofer

Grass River Colony School Caleb Waldner Daylen Waldner

Jared Wollmann

Sprucewoods Colony School Mariah Hofer Joelyn Waldner

Darius Waldner

Titus Wollman

Naomi Hofer

Riverbend Colony School Aleah Hofer Lisa Maendel

Serena Manedel

Wishing all our Grads a successful future We’re proud of all your accomplishments.

Way to go!

“Manitoba’s Tire Specialists”

Neepawa Legion #23 476-5738

Highway 5 North Neepawa 204-476-5566 www.kkpenner.com

Congratulations P. Baker Backhoe Service

2021 Graduates

Phone 204-476-2827 Phone 204-476-0712

“The best way to predict your future is to create it”

- Abraham Lincoln

from 500 PTH #5, Neepawa, MB

Neepawa

204-476-3941

For Take Out or Delivery call:

204-704-5000

Well Done, High School Grads!

On behalf of the entire MNP team, congratulations to this year’s graduates.

MNP.ca

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Carberry Collegiate

Griffin Adriaansen

Kees Adriaansen

Ava Amundsen

Marcus Araya

Brittaney Balkwill

Abbi Bird

Ethan Bjarnason

Michael Bouchie

Elisabeth Brauer

Cassie Crerar

Payton Dickson

Zara Dickson

Annika Duguay

Nolan Finlay

Lian Flett

Mitchell Graham

Jesse Gunn

Mitchel Hamilton

Congratulations to the Class of 2021 What lies behind us and what lies before us are small compared to what lies within us.

Congratulations on a job well done, graduates.

You should be very proud of those diplomas – you earned them with your diligence and hard work.

Good Luck to you all.

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Carberry Collegiate

Jamie Holland

Cole Ingram

Zack Knol

Nicole Macapagal

Katie Maendel

Will McKinnon

Madyson Menzies

Lance Meyers

Julius Mugisha

Jayde Nakonechny

Cyro Oliver

Mathew Penner

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A student loan is money you borrow for your post-secondary education and pay back with interest. These loans help pay for tuition, books, room and board, and other education-related costs.

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