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By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press Neepawa’s Park Lake is coming back. In an interview with NACTV on July 14, Neepawa Town Council and administration confirmed that work is being done to repair the area, which suffered heavy damages during the Canada Day flooding in 2020.

These damages include the bursting of the dam and the destruction of both bridges that granted access to the bird sanctuary and park, as well as some residences.

“Park Lake will be restored to the level it was before. But even better, because it’s been there since the late 1800s,” said Colleen Synchyshyn, Chief Administrative Officer.

Expanding on this, Denis Saquet noted that the infrastructure that was in place prior to the flooding does not meet today’s standards.

As such, everything will be rebuilt and up-to-date with current construction codes.

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Pictured is, or what was, Park Lake in Neepawa. With all the greenery grown in and the water gone, you may not have known it. However, council has confirmed that Park Lake will be restored.

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Clarke ‘I feel my voice and other voices were not heard in Cabinet’

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press Manitoba’s now former minister of Indigenous and northern relations has spoken out about her reasons for stepping down from t he post. Ei leen Clarke, MLA for the riding of Agassiz, released a media statement to the Banner & Press on Thursday, July 15, explaining her reasoning for leaving the cabinet position, which she has held since 2016.

Clarke conf irmed that she had notified Premier Brian Pallister of her decision on Friday, July 9 and that it would be a move ‘effective immediately’.

“This decision was made with considerable thought, and I am confident it is the right decision at this time,” stated Clarke.

In her prepared statement, Clarke also acknowledged all the Indigenous leadership, past and current, she has worked alongside, adding “It has been as incredible f ive years learning your culture, ceremonies and teachings.

I have learned a lot from you and I truly trust and respect you.”

As for the specific reason for her departure, Clarke cited frustration that certain issues of concern were not being heard.

“I am hearing from many people across the province that they are d isappointed w ith the representation they are

getting at this time. I have spoken up on several issues, but I feel my voice and other voices were not heard in Cabinet,” Clarke said. “Change is necessary; today, I commit to doing what’s right for the people of Manitoba and myself. It is not my intent to divide or be disrespectful, but I do feel some transparency is required.”

Clarke concluded her statement by stressing that she would continue to serve the Progressive Conser vative Part y of Manitoba and look forward to spending more time serving the people of Agassiz Constituency.

Additional comments and reaction In a separate statement posted on her Facebook page, Clarke furthers elaborated upon her previous comments.

“Strong leadership is required to heal and bring our province and country together in harmony, it can not be done by one individual. Inappropriate words and actions can be very damaging,” noted Clarke.

In the wake, of Clarke’s announcement, several Indigenous leaders praised Clarke for her ef for ts over the years to foster a relationship between First Nations communities and the provincial government. Assembly of Manitoba First Nations

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W he n a s k e d a b out Clarke’s decision during a COVID-19 restrictions

update on Wedensday, premier Brian Pallister said he has known Clarke since he was 21 and respected her decision.

“I have nothing but respect and love and admiration for my friend Eileen Clarke,” stated Pallister.

“That’s a tough, tough portfolio and … Eileen’s done a tremendous job in it … I’m tremendously appreciative of her work.

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Big plans at Beautiful Plains Museum some rearranging of spaces and exhibits, as well as a couple new exhibits inside.

Drysdale noted that they are going to be changing up the layout of the entrance space, to make it easier for people to come and do research.

“We do have a lot of people traveling to do research. And so we’re trying to make it easier, with tables and chairs so they can sit and go through the books,” she explained.

Some of the new exhibits that they will have include a new photography display, with old cameras and information on each piece, as well as the veterans project, which features pictures and information about World War I and II veterans from the Neepawa area.

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W hi le t he Beaut iful Plains Museum in Neepawa has been unable to welcome visitors for the last two years, the site hasn’t been lying dormant. Currently, there is a flurry of activity going on at the Museum, with lots of behind-the-scenes work taking place.

Plans to use new outdoor space “This is an exciting new chapter for us,” said Helen Drysdale, board member of the Beautiful Plains Museum. “We’ve received an acre from the Town surrounding the museum. And within a couple of years, it’ll be green space with trees.”

Drysdale noted that they want to make the space into a mini park to benefit visitors and future residents of the housing developments on the property surrounding the museum and to add a bit of nature to the area.

“We’re planting trees of different kinds, some the birds will like and some that will be blooming, and just a nice quiet place and we’ll do some fundraising for benches,” she explained.

Firefighters exhibit upcoming In addition to more outdoor space, the Museum board is currently in the process of planning an expansion, which will house one of their biggest artifacts. “We have planned for next year a two car garage to store the 1942 fire truck from Neepawa,” Drysdale divulged. While the fire truck belongs to the Museum, it is currently being stored at Bill and Betty McLaren’s home outside of town, because the Museum hasn’t had space to store it. “[Neepawa’s fire truck] and the Franklin fire wagon will be displayed in there, and a couple of pieces of fire equipment.”

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The Beautiful Plains Museum’s summer student, Charlie Strelczik, is keeping busy with reno projects.

She added that they would like to get more articles related to Neepawa’s fire department’s history.

So if anyone has old items or photos of Neepawa firefighters that they would like to donate, they can contact the Museum.

They have some funding to get started on the garage, but Drysdale added that they will probably do some fundraising to help pay for the project, as well. “We were generously left money from Jeff Kirk and his estate,” she noted. “We’ve been very blessed to have that money so we have a little money that we can work with to build the fire truck garage and to do some of the green space.”

Renovations inside Right now, there is work going on inside the Museum to get it ready for when they open again. “We’re in the middle of renovations

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inside,” said Drysdale. “We decided to do a lot of cleaning and some renovating and whatnot, so I don’t think we’re going to be open this summer.”

Drysdale explained that there is some painting going on, as well as new flooring going in the basement. The Museum’s summer student, Charlie Strelczik, has been busy working on the projects, as well as volunteers from the Neepawa Men’s Shed and local members of the Church of Latter Day Saints.

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Entering the digital world Another expansion the Museum is working towards is getting onto the worldwide web. They haven’t had an online presence in the past.

Drysdale said she hopes getting an online platform will allow for more interactive learning and sharing opportunities. “I’m hoping when we get up and running that we will have maybe a Facebook page for seniors to tell those stories,” she explained. “We’re rapidly losing the seniors that remember some of these things.”

“And I’d like to have something for the children,” Drysdale added. She suggested maybe sharing a picture of an item and having kids guess what it is, then the

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Homebodies

By Chad Carpenter

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Something will turn up!

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y father used the expression “Something will turn up!” many times. He did so with good reason, because in his 80 years on this earth from 1907 to 1987, he had many occasions to despair but he usually chose not to do so. He usually explained that the phrase came from the book, David Copperfield. While dad didn’t have a lot of years of formal education, he was an avid reader and he had indeed read the book.

A quick bit of research shows that Wilkins Micawber is a clerk in Charles Dickens’s 1850 novel David Copperfield. He is traditionally identified with the optimistic belief that “something will turn up”. His name has become synonymous with someone who lives in hopeful expectation.

I have a teacher friend who states hope and optimism another way who says, “There’s always a way.” He teaches it to his students, his kids and his hockey teams.

It is no surprise that we all follow advice and philosophy from our parents, grandparents and friends. So it’s no surprise that I have adopted my fathers’s “something will turn up” idea. I have followed it up for years, perhaps all my life.

It’s only recently that I have put that saying into a business philosophy. The latest version is “My task in running a business or organization is to keep the door open so that the opportunities have a place to walk into.”

It has stood us in good stead, albeit there have been some severe struggles.

We have had a number of successes, and we have only had to shut down one venture in 55 years of being in business. I would like to think a number of organizations have benefited from applying our business philosophy as well.

1986, we had to shut down our farming operation. A combination of drought one or two years, flooding another, 23 per cent interest on our operating loan plus a few bad decisions by myself neepawa

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Ken Waddell spelled the end of the road for our farm.

That experience was devastating to us all but probably worse for my wife and our two sons. The farm shutdown really hurt both sets of our parents as well.

But that’s the past. The farming thing was a learning experience, even the shutdown. There have been many happier experiences. One is the paper you are holding in your hands right now.

If it’s the The Rivers Banner you are reading, it’s now owned by our grandson Micah Waddell. Nearly 30 years ago, the Rivers Gazette-Reporter closed down for a number of reasons. It looked like the end of a newspaper in Rivers, but my wife and I decided to buy the name, the archives and the equipment from the bank. We may still have one or two tables left from that era, but just about all the outdated equipment was sold off or went for scrap.

So, Rivers Gazette-Reporter became the Rivers Banner (Gazette-Reporter).

Just as a side note, the Rivers Banner was saved from a fate that has befallen many small town newspapers. The newspaper death-list is lengthy and includes the Carberry News-Express, Melita New Era, Deloraine Times and Star, Reston Recorder, Souris PlainDealer, Westman Journal, Altona Red River Valley Echo, Selkirk Journal, Carman Valley Leader, WinklerMorden Times, Stonewall Argus and Interlake Spectator. Almost all the failed papers listed above, failed due to the faraway corporate ownership model.

That model just doesn’t work. Local ownership is the only way to go.

Writer’s note: This week my sister, The Elder, was willing to share her insight into making the most of isolation. Trust you enjoy hearing her perspective. n Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, we were serious about lockdown during COVID-19 in 2020. For four months (111 days), the city was not allowed to visit the country. All but essential services – food, banks and post offices – were closed. Masks were compulsory. My son, living less than 100 km from me, might as well have been on the moon. Except for WhatsApp, the phone, Zoom and Messenger, to name but four platforms that kept us connected.

During that time, my Canadian sisters reached out to me. Every Monday night, from the beginning to the end of my isolation, they called me. We chatted, from between half to an hour and a half (depending on what problems of Another reason these papers failed the world were to be solved on the night) and almost always is that too many times, advertisers ended up laughing and signing off with love. Sometimes expected to get free ads. It’s ironic that there wasn’t a lot to laugh about. we get requests, even this week, from We found out that we have completely different memories governments and corporations asking of people, places and events. We remembered different us to print free posters and ads for events. words of wisdom from our dad, though each of us knew The answer is a polite, but firm “no”. that we were his favourite daughter! We remembered If it’s the Neepawa Banner & Press traditions differently. I don’t remember home traditions you are reading, here’s another “Some- because when I left home, we were still celebrating high thing will turn up!” story. While we days and holy days with our grandparents, both sets of were phasing out our farming days in whom we all remember with varying degrees of fondness. the 1980s, I became a columnist for We remember different cousins because we had so many Grainews, a popular farm paper. That from which to choose that we could be very age specific re-awakened our interest in newspapers about our friends. A favourite aunt of ours has completely and as we were already spending a fair different virtues depending on which one of us was remchunk of money on ads for our auc- iniscing. One remembers her sons, one remembers her tion business, we asked the owners of ice cream and one remembers her garden! the Neepawa Press if we might have a Looking at our faces on our platform, the family bones chance to buy the paper. For a number of show clearly now that we are not 40 anymore. It’s clear we reasons, it didn’t work out and the local are all related and it’s comfortable speaking with someone owners sold to a couple of partners who who looks and sounds like us. then ran the Neepawa Press for many We have different views on the afterlife and on oryears. We did start the Neepawa Banner ganised religion. We are, however, united in our views in 1989 on a shoestring and hundreds of compassion, charity, the environment– and in actions of times we had to say “Something will being louder than words (though we are a wordy lot). We turn up!” It was a tough go for sure. have learned to listen to each other better than we ever In 2010 or so, the remaining Nee- did before. Though we have travelled together several pawa Press owner sold to a major times before, and stayed in each other’s homes for short corporation and I can unabashedly periods of time, we seem to have got to know each other state that it didn’t go well. We bought more intimately over COVID-19 than we did previously. the failing Neepawa Press in 2015 Perhaps the regular contact has created trust among us. and a year or so later, made it into the My nieces have been invited to join the conversation but Neepawa Banner & Press. have declined so long that if they were to join us now, it Yes, there is always a way or as Wil- would seem odd to me. I look forward to seeing the faces, kins Micawber said over 150 years ago, and continuing the story where it left off the week before.

“Something will turn up!”

Our lives are stories: they have beginnings, middles and Disclaimer: The views expressed in this ends. COVID-19 is a shared incident in the story, albeit column are the writer’s personal views and a big one, and it has brought us to a sharing the like of are not to be taken as being the view of the which I never felt before.

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first learned of Rev. Robert Schenck while watching a YouTube clip of an interview he did just prior to last November’s US Presidential election. That clip led me to his website www.revrobschenck.com<http:// www.revrobschenck.com> and to a story of a personal journey through what he calls his “three conversions.” They are listed in the publisher’s description of his book Costly Grace (from Judaism to Christianity; from a pure faith to a highly politicized one and from the religious right to the simplicity of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount).

Schenck is a member of the US Senate Chaplain’s Emergency Pastoral Response Team. As such, he has access to some of the most powerful people on Capitol Hill and, from 2016 to 2020, was an eye-witness to the day to day activities of President Donald Trump.

To h i m , w a t c h i n g Trump in action gave him an insight into his own past history as a political activist and helped him see just how divided America had become thanks to Trump’s

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Neil Strohschein inflammatory attacks on those who opposed him and his policies.

Schenck was greatly helped by a study of the life and words of Dietrich Bonhoeffer– a Lutheran pastor, moral theologian and ethicist in pre-WWII Nazi Germany. Bonhoeffer was one of the first religious voices to speak out against Adolf Hitler and ultimately, he paid for his resistance with his life.

Today, Robert Schenck leads the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Institute in Washington, DC and has devoted himself to continuing the work of reforming the evangelical church. In the interview noted above, he shared what to me is a most relevant observation. “In my spiritual journey,” he said, “I saw just how much my words had hurt those I thought I was trying to help. Then, when I carefully analyzed some of the

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at ure seems to play havoc all over the world. There have been mudslides in the eastern parts and flooding in Europe. Then we look in Canada and we see an

unexpected tornado and I’m praying for some of my family in BC who are on an evacuation alert because of forest fires. I hear stories about a reduced harvest of grains and hay. The heat

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things Trump was saying, I saw just how hurtful and divisive his words were as well.”

Schenck’s comments on the power of words sound a loud warning to us all. The words we use, whether in casual conversation, public presentations or written pieces like the one you are reading, have the power to heal wounds, break down barriers and create unity where serious division once existed. They also have the power to build barriers promote distrust, animosity and hate towards other identifiable groups in society.

As some of our provincial politicians learned last week, it doesn’t take much to open up some old wounds– and once spoken, those words cannot be unspoken. There’s no “Undo” button that will suddenly erase what’s been said from the public record. has been devastating. Some have cattle sales because the farmers do not have enough hay to make it through the winter. I see the beautiful yellow canola fields, but in some places, the flowers are falling off and they are not forming pods.

Our faith is being tested daily, no matter what we encounter in life. Not always will our wishes and dreams

St. Paul addressed this issue in these words: “Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” (Colossians 4:6) We all know what happens when we sprinkle some salt on food. The salt brings out the hidden f lavours in whatever we are eating.

A similar thing happens when we take time to think about our responses before we answer difficult questions. When our words ref lect empathy, understanding and a deliberate attempt to speak the truth in love (as St. Paul urges us to do), they can open doors to further dialogue, a frank exchange of views, heartfelt apologies for past errors and ultimate healing from years of lingering mental and emotional pain.

As people of faith, we have been called to a ministry of reconciliation. A good place to begin this work is to choose our words carefully, especially when we are speaking with or about people with whose views or activities we may not agree.

come true. Sometimes God’s time is not our time.

But like God told Joshua after he had to take over from Moses, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged,” Joshua 1:9.

During these uncertain times, God is with us and He is in control over the universe. God will bring it to pass.

Thumbs up, thumbs down

Thumbs up to the people who developed and maintain the park on the east side of the town of Kelwood. It’s very beautiful and worth a trip to Kelwood to view it.

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A semi-trailer carrying around 500 pigs rolled over along Highway 355 near Minnedosa on Friday, July 16. The road was closed for several hours as crews worked to herd the animals into another trailer. The semi driver was not injured, however some of the pigs were killed.

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Letters

Such a disappointment In 1963, my parents, Tom and Harriet Martin, moved from the farm in the Oheron District and built their home at the bottom of Brown Ave. across from the Water Treatment Plant and overlooking Park Lake. A beautiful location.

Just recently I was in Neepawa, stopped for a treat at DQ and drove down to the Bird Sanctuary. What a disappointment. High fences blocking off a passage to water and although a few people were enjoying the park area there, I drove away. Geese would come up on my parents’ lawn, in fact, I have seen a picture of dad feeding them right out of his hand.

I read a letter from Joan McGillvary in the Neepawa Banner regarding the cemetery. Once again, such a disappointment to me and I’m sure to our parents.

I read in the Banner how proud you are of the Town of Neepawa and yes I agree, but these places are a part of it and I hope in the near future they will become so again.

Mona Nelson Carberry, MB

An unhappy Conservative

Editor’s note: This reader recently sent a letter to the Premier’s office. To date there has been no response, so the individual decided to bring his concerns to the pages of the Banner & Press.

Being a very unhappy Conservative I decided to do something about it. [A letter to Premier Pallister] went out on Friday. No communication to date from the first letter, so this is the reason for the second one.

Honourable Brian Pallister Premier of Manitoba Dear Mr. Premier, I wrote you on June 28 and have not received a reply to date. Since writing this letter, by your actions and comments, indicates to me that you lost touch with the Conservative Party you lead. Party members and others will conclude that you and your chosen few govern this province as totalitarians. This is not acceptable. We do not reside in pre-war Germany, Russia, North Korea, Cuba or China. We must initiate changes if we want to salvage the Conservative Party as credible representatives in our legislature. Here are my suggestions: 1. You must involve all Caucus members in Policy Making Decisions.

2. Failing that, if you are not prepared to resign and arrange a Leadership Convention, you will face increasing dissension in your ranks and a lame duck election campaign.

For the good of Manitoba, we need to address this issue. The next election is set for October 2023, only 27 months away. If we do not act soon, we will be appointing opposition critics instead of Cabinet Ministers.

Harvey Dann Woodlands, MB

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Zucchini

Zucchini season is upon us. This easy-to-grow squash is the most versatile vegetable there is! It is low-calorie and low-carb and packed with good-for-you nutrients. Most of the vitamins and minerals are found in the zucchini skin so be sure to keep the skin on. Zucchini is great to fry, sauté, and grill as well as being a great addition to stir fries, pastas, and salads. When it grows to a larger size it is great in chocolate zucchini cake, muffins and quick breads.

Zucchini mushroom soup casserole 1 medium zucchini 1/3 cup cheese whiz 1 large onion, diced 3/4 cup bread crumbs 1 Tbsp. oil 2 tbsp. butter 1 can mushroom soup 1 tsp. Mrs. Dash Wash and slice zucchini. Remove the seeds in the middle. In a large frying pan, sauté zucchini and onion in oil until tender and crisp. In a large bowl, combine the mushroom soup and cheese whiz. Stir in the vegetables. Transfer to a greased baking dish. Combine bread crumbs, butter and Mrs. Dash. Sprinkle over vegetable mixture.

Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.

Zucchini ginger muffins 1/2 cup canola oil 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup candied ginger, diced 2 eggs 1 cup dark chocolate chips 1 tsp. vanilla or more to taste 2 cups grated zucchini 2 cups flour Topping: 1 tsp. baking soda 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips 1 tsp. baking powder 3 Tbsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. ground cinnamon In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the zucchini. In another bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and ginger. Add the flour mix to the first mix and stir until just combined.

Don’t over mix. Add the candied ginger and chocolate chips. Spoon into paper cups in muffin tins. Sprinkle each muffin with topping. Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Remove muffins from the tin for further cooling.

Virtual Youth Beef Roundup sees strong response Submitted MB Youth Beef Roundup Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup is excited to announce a strong set of entries for their Virtual Show to be held July 28 to Aug. 1, with the winners being announced on Aug. 1 at DLMS.ca.

This year, our response has been excellent, with 42 Junior members aged Pee Wee to Senior and 18 first time participants. These Juniors are exhibiting 78

head of Females, Bull calves and Steers. Along with the cattle classes, they are participating in Judging, Speeches, Photography, Marketing and Graphic Design.

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Spruce Plains RCMP report

By Cpl. Jacob Stanton Spruce Plains RCMP During the week of July 12 to July 18, Spruce Plains RCMP dealt with 61 police activities.

July 12: RCMP began the week with a false alarm in the town of Neepawa.

Police also received a report of a stolen vehicle in Gladstone, the matter is still under investigation.

Police received one final complaint of some Facebook problems.

July 13: RCMP responded to another false alarm in the Municipality of Minto-Odanah. Following that, police responding to a disturbance in Minnedosa, the situation was quickly resolved. Police received a call of a single vehicle collision in the RM of Oakview.

The cause of the collision is still under investigation.

Police received a report of a possible stolen ATV spotted in the RM of Rosedale.

Police received a report of a slashed car tire in Minnedosa. Police conducted a COVID compliance check; all person(s) were abiding by the quarantine conditions. Police responded to a vehicle vs deer collision in the Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne.

July 14: RCMP responded to… you guessed it, another false alarm, this time in the RM of Oakview. Police received a complaint of a suspicious person in Neepawa, police conducted patrols but were not able to locate anyone in the area. Police received a report of downed tree that was interfering with a power line in Minnedosa. Police contacted Manitoba Hydro and determined everything was fine. Police responded to another alarm call in Minnedosa, it was also determined to be false.

July 15: Keeping with the trend, RCMP responded to yet another alarm call, this time in the Municipality of Westlake-Gladstone, it

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Police conducted traffic enforcement in a construction zone near Gladstone after receiving complaints of motorists failing to slow down. Police received a report of a hit and run in Neepawa, the matter is under investigation. Police responded to a family dispute in the town of Minnedosa, alcohol was a factor.

Things were calmed down, and the matter was resolved.

July 16: RCMP again responded to an alarm call, this one in Neepawa. It was determined to be false.

Police responded to a semi collision near Minnedosa on highway 10. The semi was hauling approx. 500 pigs, most of which were unharmed. Police then responded to a second collision in close proximity to the first one. Police responded to a disturbance in the town of Minnedosa, the matter was resolved with one male taken into custody, no charges were laid. Police received two traffic complaints in the RM of Rosedale. Police responded to a complaint of an intoxicated male in Neepawa. The male was located, determined to be unable to care for himself, and had no one to look after him in his state. The male was lodged in cells and released without charges once sober.

July 17: RCMP started their day off with some excitement, again responding to another alarm call in the RM of Oakview. In the midst of wrapping up the first one, a second alarm call came in, in the town of Minnedosa. Once done with that one, police then responded to a third alarm call in the town of Neepawa.

All alarms were determined to be false. Police responded to a traffic complaint in the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford. Police conducted a COVID compliance check, all person(s) were abiding by the quar-

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antine conditions. Police responded to a weapons complaint in the town of Minnedosa, it was not substantiated.

July 18: Taking a break from the false alarms, while on patrol, a vehicle travelling 155km/h in a 100km/h zone was observed in the Municipality of WestlakeGladstone. The driver was issued a ticket for $770, as well as a serious offence notice with a licence review. Police conducted a COV ID compliance check, all person(s) were abiding by the quarantine conditions. Police located a female breaching her court conditions in Minnedosa, the female was arrested and charged. Police responded to a disturbance in Minnedosa, members attended, and the intoxicated male causing the disturbance had since departed. Police conducted patrols, but were unable to locate the male. Police assisted the Minnedosa hospital with locating a patient who had gone AWOL. The patient returned a short time later.

Feeling a little out of sorts, police were relieved to have received an alarm call in the town of Neepawa. It was determined to be false.

RCMP conducted 10 traff ic enforcement actions during this reporting period.

Public service announcement The RCMP would like to take a moment to acknowledge Captain Matthew Saler and the rest of the Minnedosa Fire Department for their response to the traffic collisions on July 16. Capt. Saler and his team had a long day in the sun, dealing with a less than pleasant situation.

Capt. Saler led the rescue effort, single handily saving numerous pigs. The RCMP were glad to be there to support the Fire Department.

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Your thoughts?

RE: J.P. Wiebe Ltd - Pine Creek irrigation Project, Public Registry 6113.00 In regards to the above noted irrigation project and E n v i r o n m e nt a l L i c e n s e application by J.P. Wiebe Ltd, concerned community members are opposed for the following reasons.

1) Current and proposed expansion of irrigation draws from what we understand is an illegal alteration to a natural f lowing waterway/ structure. We are concerned grandfathering in such illegal practices establishes a dangerous precedent.

2) With few exceptions, landowners on both sides of the Pine Creek south and north of the pump drawdown point depend on the creek as a water source for their livestock.

Current drought conditions are forcing both livestock and wildlife deeper into the creek for water, putting those same animals at risk of becoming trapped in sludge. Further water depletion could force farmers to seek alternate water sources while wildlife watering from the creek continue to be at risk.

3) Community members are concerned that by investing in expanded, costly irrigation i n frast r uct ure before a n Environmental License is granted presumes that an Environmental License is forthcoming. Or that some may view the investment of such signif icant irrigation infrastructure as a means of influencing the outcome of a license application. While we certainly are not suggesting that was the intent of J.P. Wiebe Ltd, such actions may be viewed by some as a possible precedent and influence their own approach to future licensing applications.

4) Our understanding is that while the Environmental License is pending J.P. Wiebe Ltd was instructed not to use the new infrastructure installed in the fall of 2020.

J.P. Wiebe Ltd. appear to be in breach of that directive as they irrigate field F17 of their license application. J.P. Wiebe Ltd on page 62 of their application assures the review board that, “The producers are committed to following the letter of the law with respect to any Development Permits

and Water and Environment Licenses that have been granted to them as part of this Project planning”. We feel compliance by every applicant should be a key consideration in granting licences particularly as we are under the impression there has been a long standing issue with accurate reporting of usage in the industry as a whole.

5) The soil erosion from some of the Wiebe fields has been astounding. As winds increase not only in force but frequency visibility is often an issue as is soil migration to the point the RM has had to clear roadways and re-open ditches after high winds.

6) J.P. Wiebe Ltd’s application suggests withdrawal rates will be a small percentage of the channel forming flows for Pine Creek in the spring but that they are quite significant in terms of summer flow. Our concern is that with less rain, higher temperatures and stronger winds becoming increasingly common place, the proposed withdrawal rates will in fact be a significant percentage of the spring flow and will have serious impact on summer flow, adversely effecting those down stream particularly on a wide, shallow body of water such the Pine Creek valley which is particularly susceptible to evaporation.

7) J.P. Wiebe Ltd’s application suggests increased irrigation will help secure the financial viability of the J.P. Wiebe Ltd. We respectfully suggest the financial viability of J.P. Wiebe Ltd is not dependent on an Environment License being granted for this specific project.

Perhaps the more meaningful consideration would be the distribution of water, as a limited and increasingly scarce resource, amongst all of our farmers; some of whose financial viability does in fact depends on the Pine Creek valley for water.

As well as consideration for the threatened viability of the marsh, its habitat and all that it supports. Never has there been a greater need for “best use of water practices”.

8) J.P. Wiebe Ltd’s application suggests irrigation will be used to offset peak moisture deficits

to potato production and that the “need for irrigation is clearly supplemental to the existing precipitate and soil moisture reserves”. Scientists are suggesting current drought conditions are only likely to increase in the future. This may force irrigation into the role of primary moisture source for producers rather than an adjunct to rainfall and accumulated ground moisture if it has not, in fact, already done so.

We continue to see record breaking temperatures with June of this year being the hottest month on record.

Prolonged, high winds and d r ou g ht c ond it ion s a r e adversely impacting water levels throughout North America.

Manitoba lakes, streams, dug outs, sloughs, marshes and the like are struggling with historically low water levels.

Currently farmers in the Winkler and Morden area are facing dry irrigation reservoirs.

We would ask the Technical Advisory Committee to give the appropriate weight to these facts. Our community does not want to face similar dire circumstances.

9) We believe there lies the very real possibility an allocation of 8-12 inches, as requested by J.P. Wiebe Ltd, may not be sufficient to support an entire growing season this year and or in the future, leaving producers to face the impossible decision of whether to draw more than allocated or risk crop stress and possible failure. All of us understand the financial stakes involved and wish to avoid such a circumstance.

10) Our current extreme drought conditions are straining local wells. Irrigation only adds an additional strain. By way of example, I understand local wells which are historically shallow, wide dimension, slow seepage wells are dropping 8-10 ft when the Wiebe irrigation pivots are active. Additional irrigation is almost certain to leave local residents struggling with failing water levels in our wells.

We would suggest multiple wells be monitored for the next 24 months BEFORE

considering the J.P. Wiebe Ltd. application, particularly those wells on the east edge of the aquifer which are most vulnerable to dropping water levels.

11) Wetlands, including the Pine Creek valley, have very important functions. The creek and surrounding wetland supports teems of wildlife including cranes, pelicans, countless other waterfowl and aquatic life, beavers, coyotes, fox, bears, herds of elk and deer: the list is long. In addition the marsh is classified as a Type A fish habit, an important fishery resource. In addition, we depend on wetlands such as the Pine Creek valley to clean the water run off of agricultural fields. And critically, they help protect us from flooding and drought.

“Resource extraction and drainage pose a serious threat to wetlands. Both support communities, but have also harmed them by removing or diminishing our wetlands.

Sustainable practices are needed to achieve balance bet ween food product ion and hea lt hy, funct ioning ecosystems. By undervaluing wetlands Canadians have allowed many of them to be destroyed. In the worst cases, such as some areas of the prairies, as much as 90% of our wetlands have disappeared.”

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As wetlands continue to disappear, so too do the many benefits they provide.

Benefits that support farm and environmental viability, lifestyle and quality of life.

Long time residents, who for generations have relied on and enjoyed the benefits of the Pine Creek valley, believe this wetland is struggling with the tremendous demands placed on it. We may well be at a tipping point.

It would appear JP Wiebe Ltd have been irrigating on a number of the fields included in their current license application for the last two years without the appropriate Environmental License.

Our community members therefore respectfully request the Environmental Licensing’s

Technical Advisory Committee set aside J.P. Wiebe Ltd’s application in regards to the Pine Creek valley for 24 months until water levels and relevant wells can be monitored and reflect the reality of our changing climate. This would also allow a more comprehensive review and submission by all concerned groups including conservation, environment and local residents.

The Pine Creek valley is recognized by conservation groups as an important habitat that supports a broad spectrum of species. Our changing climate is putting unprecedented strain on such habitats. We ask that we don’t add additional stress and risk habitat failure.

We gratefully acknowledge the contributions J.P. Wiebe Ltd, as a long standing, valued member of this community, has contributed to our local economy. We wish to assure all parties that our opposition to this particular application reflects concern for the well being of our extraordinary surroundings, its habitat and financial viability of all its members.

It is our most sincere hope that we move forward collectively with the interest of each and every member of our community in mind, as well as with consideration for our environment and its critical habitat through best water usage practices.

Thank you to all for allowing our community a platform through which to make our concerns known.

It should be noted that on July 13th of this year, RM of North Cypress Langford council declared a State of Agricultural Disaster within the municipality.

Those wishing to submit comments for consideration

by Environmental Licensing’s Technical Advisory Board in their review of the JP Wiebe Ltd Application for irrigation of the Pine Creek valley can do so by emailing comments to: Bruce.Webb@gov.mb.ca. and referencing File: 6113.00 Closing date for public comments is Saturday, July 24th.

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Looking Back

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JULY 23, 2021

1981: Neepawa’s trestle bridge comes down

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

110 years ago, Tuesday, July 25, 1911 Jno. Simpson attended the annual convention o f We s t e r n C a n a d a undertakers and funeral directors in Winnipeg last week and had the honor of being elected second vicepresident of the association.

Died: at McGregor, on July 22, Jas. Simpson, Neepawa Funeral from the C.P.R. station on Monday to Riverside Cemetery, Neepawa.

100 years ago, Friday, July 22, 1921 The word “normalcy” has been used 1,090,768,905 times during the last ten months by newspaper writers who had never heard of it a year ago.

The death of Mrs. Jno. Coad, of Eden, removes one of the first women of the neighborhood, she having come west with her husband 31 years ago and resided in the vicinity ever since. Mrs. Coad was a community worker and devoted to her home. Her husband, three daughters and two sons survive– Mrs. A. McConaghy, Neepawa; Miss (Nurse) Olive Coad and Miss Laura Coad, Eden; Richard and Henty, also of Eden. Many friends followed the remains to their last resting place in Riverside Cemetery, Neepawa, on Wednesday.

90 years ago, Friday, July 24, 1931 Arden: Miss Margaret Peacock returned to her duties at Neepawa hospital on Tuesday.

Oberon: Oberon girls softball team journeyed to Summerville Tuesday evening to play an exhibition game against Harte girls at

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80 years ago, Tuesday, July 22, 1941 Coffee, tea and cocoa are now rationed throughout Switzerland.

A 50 per cent cut in Manitoba gasoline consumption would save about 21,000,000 gallons a year.

Royal Air Force bombers probably destroyed four ships totalling 22,000 tons off the Netherlands Saturday.

Arden: Pete Ducawich, of the R. C. A. Winnipeg, spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. N. Kulshiski.

Almost every day there are men from Neepawa and district joining the colors and it is impossible to keep track of their whereabouts.

Those who have members of the family or friends in the army, navy, or the air force, are asked to send in their name, address, rank, etc, to assist the Press in keeping an accurate record of enlisted men. To date there are still many that have not been turned in. Don’t delay to get this information as soon as possible. Forms are published frequently in the Press to assist those sending in names. It is to be noted that any change of address of names already in, should be submitted immediately.

Pte. Garfield Chrismas and Pte. Earl Blanchard, 18th Reconn., Winnipeg, spent the long weekend at the former’s home Mr. and Mrs. F. Chrismas here.

70 years ago, Thursday, July 26, 1951 Funeral ser v ices for James Whyte, 75, who passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fulmor Neilson, Wellwood, on Friday, July 13, were held

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Mr. Whyte was born in Kirriemuir, Scotland.

He was educated there and in 1901 married Miss Georgina Bartle. In 1908, they came to Canada and settled in the Wellwood district, where they farmed a few years before farming at Sidney and Arden. In 1927, they returned to Wellwood, where they resided until their passing.

Mrs. Whyte predeceased him in 1947.

H. B. Morris, CNR roadmaster in Neepawa for a number of years, has been transferred to Portage la Prairie. Mr. and Mrs. Morr is and daughter Sharon have left for their new home in Portage. During their stay in Neepawa, they made many friends who regret their departure and wish them well in their new place of residence.

60 years ago, Friday, July 21, 1961 H a n k K e l l y, o f the Mentmore district suffered a badly crushed leg Wednesday evening when a truck on which he was working slipped off its jack and pinned him to the ground. He was trapped under the truck for about twenty minutes before neighbours were able to free him...

He was st il l in the hospital Thursday evening, in good condition. His doctor expected he would likely be released in a couple of days.

Arden: Carpenters are busy remodeling the front of Bray’s General Store.

50 years ago, Thursday, July 22, 1971 A minor derailment occurred Tuesday evening on the CNR line at Hallboro

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40 years ago, Thursday, July 23, 1981 Remnants of Neepawa’s h istor y d isappeared during the past week as the Canadian National Railway trestle bridge south of town was dismantled.

The bridge, which had been in use until last year, was removed because the track has been abandoned.

The Neepawa Press is pleased to announce the latest addition to its staff. Phil Mowatt, a 24 year-old Communications student from Red River Community College in Winnipeg is working until Aug. 14 as a reporter…

Phil hopes his work in Neepawa w ill gain him valuable experience for future use in a radio, television or newspaper career.

30 years ago, Monday, July 22, 1991 At a regular meeting of NADCO, June 17, board member s elected Ji m Pollock as president and Lawrence Hargreaves as vice president.

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Neepawa’s CNR trestle bridge was in the process of being dismantled in 1981.

bridges, and flooding crop and hayland.

Snake Creek at Birnie set record runoff levels. The creek, which normally flows at 10 cubic feet per second, was clocked at 600 cubic feet per second…

Large maple trees were swept onto roads and into bridges. In several areas, the roads and bridges were washed out.

Riley Cavers topped the recent Neepawa 4-H show with the champion yearling heifer while Corrie’s two year old with calf at foot took Championship in that class.

20 years ago, Monday, July 30, 2001 Construction workers

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Town Council hopeful for Park Lake restoration to be completed by fall 2022 Continued from Page 1 “Nothing meets the standards set today,” said Saquet. “So it’s a full restoration of everything on site.”

Part of the restoration process includes remediation, such as removing silt and any contaminants from the area. A new bridge will be built in conjunction with the temporary culvert system, which had been put in place soon after the f looding to restore road access. Eventually, the culverts will be removed and allow for truck driving access and more.

“We’re going to proceed through the winter. I think we recognize that the road that goes around Park Lake is not designed for large truck traffic or equipment either, so if we utilize access through winter, then perhaps down by the water plant we can bring all that equipment in and all our materials in through there,” Synchyshyn stated.

“So by next fall, we hope to have the bridge restored and Park Lake put back.

Maybe not all the beautification touches, but that’s

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There’s still water at Park Lake– just not as much as Neepawa area folks were previously used to. This is all that remains following the Canada Day flooding in 2020. The lake, first built in the 1800s, will be rebuilt up to modern code standards.

our goal, anyways to have everything in place in 2022.”

The council expressed that restoring the lake was always their first, if not only option. Restoration to a pre-disaster state came with consideration for Park Lake’s role in water retention. The councillors stated

that they wanted to avoid damages elsewhere down the line if another flood like in 2020 were to happen again by keeping Park Lake, which is a control point. As well, in-water recreational activity was not deemed practical for the waterflow there.

“It’s a wetland area, so

The view looking out across the former Park Lake near the Bird Sanctuary. The water treatment plant can be seen on the other side.

it’s not designed to be swimmable,” Saquet stressed.

“But it’s an important habitat for all the animals that made that place their home.”

Restoration fully funded With over 25 sites in total needing remediation and restoration in Neepawa, there were concerns expressed regarding how repairs would be funded.

However, those concerns have been add ressed.

Funding for the restoration is being fully provided by the provincial/federal government.

“We just don’t have that kind of money to use for a purpose we didn’t expect. So we applied for a cash advance, which did go through successfully,” Synchyshyn expressed.

“That money is now being used to pay off the bills as they come in. When all is said and done, the cost is expected to be between $10 million and $12million.”

Mayor Bla ke McCutcheon added, “It’s exciting. There was a lot of concern of where all that money was going to come from, how much was going to be available, what our timelines were going to be... and it’s working out really really well.”

Adding a final comment, Brian Hedley stated, “As we worked that day fighting the flood, there was a real unity in the community and we saw that with the people that came in. Since that point, everyone has been looking for this announcement– ‘Can we get that back?’ Denis and our team, they can get things

done quickly. As you need to bring in government, things slow down, but we’ve had tremendous support and we’re getting it done.

It’s an exciting project that we’re getting completed, and we look forward to it.”

Major projects such as the loss of the pedestrian bridge at Hole 8 of the Neepawa Golf course will also be pursued this fall.

Additionally, council is encouraging any homeowners who have had damage claims denied to appeal them, offering their assistance via supplication of photos of the Canada Day flooding if necessary.

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Smokey haze hits Neepawa area

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The smoke rolled in thick to Neepawa on July 20 as fires in Manitoba and Ontario continue to burn, the smoke being blown westward. Though Neepawa was a little hazy earlier this week, Tuesday was the worst so far.

Above: The water tower as it appeared in the low visibilty conditions that day, pictured just from the corner across from Boston Pizza.

Left: The housing development on Neepawa’s former CN property.

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Fresh new flavour in the neighbourhood Prairie Donair now open for business in Neepawa

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press The newest addition to Neepawa’s food scene has officially opened for business. Prairie Donair, which is located at the Bay Hill Inn & Suites, held their soft opening on Saturday, July 17.

Getting this new restaurant into town has been almost a year in the making, starting with the first consultations with the franchise’s CEO last summer.

Prairie Donair (PD) is a Saskatchewan-based franchise, serving middle-eastern/mediterranean style pita wraps, known as donair or shawarma. Typically, donair includes a choice of beef, lamb or chicken, with an assortment of vegetables and sauce. “[Donair is] ground meat pressed in the shape of a cone and then it’s cooked on a broiler, 60 per cent cooked on the broiler and 40 per cent on a grill,” Arti Patel, one of the managers of the Neepawa restaurant, explained during an interview with NACTV’s Dave Bennet.

“So based on what you like, you can add on it. And also you can add different vegetables and different sauces,” added Rushi Patel, who operates the Bay Hill Inn. The broiler process involves cooking the meat on a vertical rotisserie, then once someone orders a donair with that meat, slices get shaved off the cone and grilled before being put in the wrap with the customer’s chosen toppings.

The Neepawa location is the first PD in Manitoba, with Bay Hill Inn and Westway Inn owner Girishkumar Patel as the franchisee. “I am thankful to Neepawa people who appreciate and inspired us to open,” he stated. “I am very thankful to town mayor Mr. Blake McCutcheon and all counsellors and Chamber of Commerce with different community and senior organisations who believe in a great and developed Neepawa.”

Girishkumar noted that he’s very proud to be able to bring the first Manitoba PD location to Neepawa and that the community’s support has helped make it possible.

The new restaurant will be open 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily. Rushi noted that they may eventually introduce breakfast items to the menu and be open earlier for breakfast, depending on customer demand.

While the soft opening marked the official start to the restaurant’s operations, they are tentatively planning to do a grand opening celebration in August.

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Top: Staff members at Prairie Donair make every wrap to order. Above left: (from left) Girishkumar Patel, owner of Bay Hill Inn, Westway Inn and franchisee of Neepawa Prairie Donair; Arti Patel, manager, Praire Donair; Rushi Patel (manager Bay Hill Inns & Suites). Above right: A staff member carves a slice of lamb donair meat off the cone on the broiler.

Piece of hockey history makes a stop in Neepawa Some very valuable hockey memorabilia paid a visit to the Neepawa Banner & Press office recently. Bob Edmundson, of Brandon, father of NHL defenceman Joel Edmundson, brought in his son’s Stanley Cup championship ring from his 2019 season with the St. Louis Blues (pictured left).

The ring is made of 14 karat white and yellow gold, encrusted with 282 diamonds. It also features 16 blue sapphires to represent the Blues’ 16 playoff wins to clinch the cup.

Stanley Cup winners are also offered something for the women in their lives. A necklace in the same style as the ring is available to those on the team who would like to give one to their partner or mother (pictured right).

The ring’s value is approximately $38,000, while the necklace is worth about $10,000.

Joel Edmundson currently plays for the Montreal Canadiens.

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Braxton Kuntz wins Manitoba Amateur Golf Championship Drops long distance putt on final hole to win at Neepawa Golf & Country Club

By Eoin Devereux

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It was the type of scene that you’d usually see at the end of one of those inspirational sports movie.

But in this case, the moment wasn’t made up. It was real life and real memorable for everyone there to see it at the Neepawa Golf & Country Club on Sunday, July 18.

On the 18th hole of the final round at the Golf Manitoba Nott Autocorp Men’s Amateur Championship, Braxton Kuntz sank a 30 plus foot putt to claim victory. The birdie shot gave the 17-year-old from Breezy Bend Country Club a final round four under par 70 to finish the four day event at 272, or a -16 overall. Second place went to Ryan Sholdice, also of Breezy Bend, who finished his final round with a two under par 70, and at 273. Meanwhile, Jack Armstrong of the St. Boniface Golf Club finished in third place, after carding an impressive four under par 68 on the final day to finish at 279.

Stepping up his game Ea rl ier t h is mont h, Kuntz had also won the Provincial Junior Golf Championship, which was held at the Shilo Golf & Country Club. Kuntz noted to the Banner & Press that he felt he has been playing very consistently over the course of July. He said

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A great four that had him feeling days in Neepawa confident, as he lined The Neepawa Golf up his final shot. & C ou nt r y C lub “You know, I just (NGCC), which had thought I was going to previously hosted the make it, I wasn’t goMen’s Amateur back ing to leave it short,” in 2013, proved to be a said Kuntz. “I really challenging course for wanted to make it but the province’s best.

In I didn’t want to putt it total, only four golfers too far by. It went in were able to finish with some pace and the event under par I’m really happy.” on the course. Along You could not have with Kuntz, Sholdice faulted Kuntz if he and Armstrong, Drew wasn’t feeling that Jones of the Shilo way leading into the Country Club was 18th hole, as he gave under par, shooting away a portion of his a combined -3 for the earlier lead on the event. back nine. That, comJared Ladobruk, bined with Sholdice PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX executive director making some big shots Braxton Kuntz, out of the Breezy Bend Country Club, claimed for Golf Manitoba, in the final few holes, made for a dramatic victory at the Golf Manitoba Nott Auto Corp Men’s Amateur Golf was quite happy with Neepawa’s hosting of ending. The majority Championship in Neepawa, over the weekend. the Men’s Amateur. of spectators, in fact, He said it presented trebelieved that the event in Louisiana in the fall. a couple of tournaments mendous challenges to the would definitely be headed He said he is very happy this year and I’m leaving players. to a playoff. Kuntz long to wrap up his golf season early for university. These “Nothing but fantastic distance final putt found in Canada on a high note. were the two big tournathings to say about the “I’d say this week was ments for me to come after. the bottom of the hole, golf course.

It was in great however, securing the win. some of the best [golf ] I’ve I’ve been working towards shape.

It’s different from Kuntz will next travel ever played. Shilo, as well, them since April, so to what we see in and around down to the United States, I played pretty solid too,” be able to perform well as he will be attending stated Kuntz. “This means like this, yeah, I’m happy the southern part of the province. There’s a lot of Nicholls State University a lot, just because I only had about it.”

undulation; up and down, so I think that presented a challenge,” said Ladobruk.

“It was in amazing shape.

Landon [Cameron] and his team; and Mark [Kerkowich], the superintendent, were extremely generous hosts, over the last four days.”

NGCC general manager and CPGA golf pro Landon Cameron said that while it’s been a lot of hard work, the end results made it worith while.

“I think we’re pretty honoured to be able to host it.

And I think right now, you know we’re all just tired.

It’s been a long week, but it was awesome to watch,” said Cameron. “It was fun to host. Golf Manitoba was easy to work with. There were so many volunteers that gave up their time to assist, which made hosting duties pretty easy to do.”

Cameron added that the way the Neepawa Golf & Country Club was able to bounce back from last year’s adversity, due to flooding, makes this accomplishment even more fulfilling.

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110th Nott Autocorp Kerkowich showcases golf course Men’s Amateur Golf skills in multiple ways during Championship Amateur Golf Championship Top five leaderboard results

Player

Rd 1

Rd 2

Rd 3

Rd 4

Total

B. Kuntz

70

66

68

68

272 (-16)

R. Sholdice

70

67

66

70

273 (-15)

J. Armstrong

67

72

72

68

279 (-9)

D. Jones

65

72

75

73

285 (-3)

J. Lutz

72

73

69

75

289 (+1)

Neepawa Golf & Country Club Player results Player

Rd 1

Rd 2

Rd 3

Rd 4

Total

M. Kerkowich

72

76

72

71

291 (+3)

D. Benson

72

74

81

74

301 (+13)

H. Delaloye

78

81

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159 (+15)

A. Gwilt

78

83

-

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161 (+17)

M. Williams

87

83

-

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170 (+26)

D. Schulz

75

75

76

DQ

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Derek Cameron wins Minnedosa Masters

By Eoin Devereux

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Derek Cameron is the 2021 Minnedosa Golf and Country Club Masters Champion. On Saturday, July 17, Cameron put up a a score of 70 (-2), good enough to defeat Joel Baron (71) and Brett McNabb (72) in the Championship Flight.

Meanwhile, in the Ladies Flight, Becky Birch won

the event with a round of 91. Cindy Grant finished second (93) and Barbra Ross was third (98).

The other flight results include: First Flight: Warren Birch-80; Cameron Krisko-80; Kelly Vrooman-80.

Second F light: Ben Chartrand-88; John Mendrikis-88; Lars Heino-NA. Third Flight: Tim Ross95; Nathan Stevenson-95; John Kryshewshy-95.

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Mark Kerkowich of the Neepawa Golf & Country Club (NGCC), was the top local player on the leaderboard at the Nott Autocorp Men’s Amateur Championship, with a four round total of 291. That combined score was good enough for a tie for seventh place overall.

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

Mark Kerkowich has spent all summer working to make sure the course at the Neepawa Golf & Country Club (NGCC) looks as pristine as possible. He then proceeded to figuratively tear up that same course recently on the way to a top-7 finish at the Golf Manitoba Nott Autocorp Men’s Amateur Championship.

Kerkowich, who works as the CGSA grounds super-

Titans pleased to see return of MJHL Prospects Camp

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It was an event that every team in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) was ecstatic to be a part of, and for reasons well beyond what was happening on the ice. From July 13 to 18, the MJHL held a U16/ U18 prospect camp at the Seven Oaks Sportsplex in Winnipeg.

The camp gives scouts and coaches the chance to get a closer look at Manitoba players born in 2006 that are eligible for the 2022 MJHL Draft, as well as 2004/2005 prospects not yet committed to specific clubs. It was also the first major in-person league

organized event that’s been permitted by the league in nearly nine months.

Neepawa Titans head coach/general manager Ken Pearson said that everyone from across the league was very happy to be able to involved.

“This was the first big on-ice activities that have been put together in quite some time. First time we’ve been able to get together as coaches and scouts and watch the players. There were about 90, or just over 100 kids involved in the camp,” stated Pearson. “It was nice to be there and interact with people face to face instead of over a video conference call. You were able to have short conversa-

tions with the prospects and get a real look at them. I think the league office did a real good job with this and it was exciting to be ramping back up.”

All the training sessions at the Seven Oaks Sportsplex still followed the current provincial guidelines surrounding COVID-19. As for the Titans, their first notable public event will be the first annual golf tournament at the Neepawa Golf & Country Club on Friday, Aug. 6.

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intendent for the club, last participated in the Men’s Amateur back in 2013 at Minnewasta. He just missed out on the cut at that event, so he came into this year with a pretty straightforward goal in mind; make the cut and play on into the weekend. Kerkowich ended up going well beyond that modest goal and closed out the tournament with a four round total of 291 (72-7672-71), good enough for a +3 overall.

Kerkowich said that he was pleased with how

things turned out for him on the course.

“I hit it better than I expected all week. I had set my expectations very low. I was pleased with making through the first two rounds and the rest was just a bonus. I couldn’t be happier [with the results],” said Kerkowich.

While you would think that being grounds superintendent would provide the advantage of being able to go out and play the course anytime you’d like, the opposite ended up being true.

Kerkowich said that he and the NGCC groundskeeping staff were so busy with the preparations for the tournament, that he was unable to get a last minute round.

Kerkowich noted, however, that it was worth it.

“I appreciated everybody coming out and saying great things about [the course].

We put a lot of time and effort into it and we’re very proud of what we were able to do out there under the circumstances. It’s a great tournament to host and it was a great experience.”

Annual General Meeting Wednesday, August 4 • 7:30 p.m Neepawa Library The Neepawa Titans is a community owned team.

Come out and meet the staff and board as we plan for the coming years.

Board positions are available and elections will take place at the A.G.M. Contact: Landon Cameron 204-841-3570 or Ward Szucki at 204-841-2213.

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By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press •Bruce North of Carman topped the 2021 Carberry Senior Men’s Golf Tournament Sunday, July 11.

Results included: Championship Flight: Bruce North (76), Jim Snaith (79), Tom Adriaansen (85).

First Flight: Dale Rowley (89), Bill Old (89), Wayne Finlayson (89).

Second Flight: Daryl Borton (93), Ferg Whyte (93), Larry Penner (93).

Third Flight: Dennis McMillan (101), Graham Jamieson (102), Carman Mustard (102).

Longest Drive: Bruce North.

Longest Drive (red tees): Terry Edkins.

Closest to the Pin (#5): Jim Marnoch.

Closest to the Pin (#7): Larry Penner.

Longest Putt: Jim Marnoch.

• Jerra Green, who took a summer leave of absence from her policing duties to fight forest fires, shared her thoughts. “To say wildland firefighting is physically demanding is an understatement! But, wow, is it worth it! It’s mindblowing to be a crew member on the ground working alongside the water bombers and helicopter

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Left: Jerra Green watches as the forest fire burns just ahead of her. She took a summer leave from her policing duties to help fight forest fires.

Above: A water bomber drops a fresh load to douse the fires burning below it.

while it’s bucketing. I’m so grateful for this experience!”

In a telephone call, Green stated that she works in a team of five and their days often last 18 hours. The blaze around Lynn Lake was the most severe. Paint Lake, near Thompson, is home

base where she has spent some days with health issues.

•Westman Magic U19 split a doubleheader Sunday, July 11 at Friedensfeld (south of Steinbach) against Eastman Selects in the Manitoba Super Ladies Softball League. Cassie Crerar was the winning pitcher in the

opener with a 13-3 win, while Eastman got revenge in the second game with an 18-3 victory. Other Carberry players are Lian Flett and Sara Waldner, who were unable to attend.

Caleigh McLaughlin, of Neepawa, was the Magic catcher. Westman will play Central Energy at Crystal City in a double-header July 18.

Pembina Hills 13U base-

ball team, coached by Chris Unrau, won a double-header over Red River Sunday, July 11 (13-9, 14-3). Owen Unrau and Kayden Biehn are team members in the 11 team league. They play a double-header in Portage against St. James and also Brandon this week.

•Santa Clara Baseball League president, Warren Birch (Carberry) confirmed that the league has decided

not to operate this year due to pandemic restrictions.

There may be some practices and intrasquad games.

•Seton Centre children’s programs start July 15 on Thursdays and Fridays.

More info is available from 204-834-2509.

•The Carberry Elks made a $2,000 donation towards the “Art Sear Memorial Park” playground play structure.

British Commonwealth Air Training Plan

By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press

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The Carberry Elks donated $2,000 towards “Art Sear Memorial Park” playground recently. Pictured, from left to right, are park representatives Melanie Lavich and Leah Bryant, and Carberry Elks brothers Les Walker and Murray Karlicki.

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During World War II (1939-45), there was a desperate need for pilots to combat Adolph Hitler’s attempt to capture Britain the rest of Europe. The British Commonwealth Air Training Plan was created to quickly train pilots and other airmen for the fighter planes and bombers to retaliate.

Carberry #33 was one of the training centres with auxiliary fields at Petrel and Oberon, 8-10 miles north, respectively. Westman training centres were located at Rivers, Neepawa, Souris, Virden and Brandon.

Nearly ,000 air men (5,904) from Canada, Britain, Australia and New Zealand trained at Carberry.

Avro Anson twin engine planes were used for training. Twenty-four airmen died in training accidents.

Carberry #33 opened in December 1940 and

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The memorial site located in Carberry, on the west side of the Carberry Museum.

closed in November 1949.

Uniquely, the Carberry field had six runways in a triangle and is now the site of the McCain’s potato plant.

Economically and socially, Carberry benefitted greatly from the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan.

The memorial site, located on the west side of the Carberry Museum,

includes three black shiny granite benches and four Commonwealth flags plus the flag of the Royal Canadian Air Force. The cost of the memorial site was covered by local organizations. After the training base was closed, some of the remnants were buried in a huge pit on the grounds.

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Obituary Elizabeth Dorothy Ritchie

Nov. 17, 1935 – June 2, 2021 Elizabeth passed away peacefully in her sleep, in the early hours of the morning on June 2nd, 2021 at Fairview Home in Brandon ,Man. at the age of 85.

Elizabeth, lovingly known as Betty, was born on Nov.17, 1935 in Russell, Man. to Clarence and Harriet Robin. She was the youngest of 5 children and grew up on the family farm near the village of Tummel, Man. When she was still a teenager, she met the love of her life, Walter Ritchie, and they were married July 21, 1955 after Walter had graduated from Radio College of Canada in Toronto. A loving marriage that lasted 52 years, until Walter’s passing in 2007.

The happy couple moved to Grandview, Man., where Walter had an electronics repair business. Their daughter Sheila arrived while they were there and a few years later, daughter Kerry arrived while they lived in Dauphin, Man. The family settled in Neepawa in 1962, where their son, Donald, was born in 1964. Betty was a great support to her husband and often tended the shop, Ritchie’s TV and Radio, while Walter was away on house calls.

Betty enjoyed many hobbies over the years. She was very artistic and loved to paint. She spent many hours establishing her technique for painting landscapes, taking lessons and attending workshops. She belonged to the local art club and received several awards for her paintings at Neepawa Fine Arts Festival.

Gardening was another passion. She took great pride in her flowers and was always happy to see new blooms or to nurse a plant back to health.

In her younger years, Betty was a meticulous seamstress, sewing her own wedding dress. Sheila still treasures the grad dress and wedding gown she made for her.

The family has wonderful memories of many weekends enjoyed camping and fishing while growing up. In later years, Betty especially enjoyed time spent fishing with son, Donald. And of course a good feed of pan fried pickerel!

Nothing was more important to Betty than her family.

Spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren always brought her a great deal of joy.

She never missed any event in her grandchildren’s lives, whether it was a sports event, piano recital or graduation.

Just a few weeks before she passed, Betty was able to meet her 14th great grandchild. An event that made her very happy. She was a very proud “Granny”!

Betty had many friends that she enjoyed spending time with, whether at McDonalds for coffee or at the senior’s dances, until her failing health required her moving to Fairview Home in Brandon.

Betty was predeceased by her husband, Walter in 2007, her daughter, Kerry Parrott, her sisters Mary, Muriel, Doris and her brother Michael. She will be greatly missed by her daughter and husband, Sheila and Bruce Bremner, her son Don Ritchie and her son-in-law Murray Parrott.

“Granny” will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren, Nancy Whelan (Sean), Shawn Bremner (Shirley), Colin Bremner, Ronald Parrott, Stephen Parrott (April), William Parrott, (Saundra) and Amy Kohinski (Bryan). As well as by her 14 great grandchildren, Sophie, Drew and Ella Whelan, Lauren and Ava Bremner, Grace, Claire and Evie Parrott, Josie, Ella, Miles and Gus Parrott, and Lulu and Liam Kohinski.

A small family service has taken place at Riverside Cemetery, Neepawa, Man.

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We wish to thank friends and family for the phone calls, cards, texts, flowers, food, virtual hugs and socially distanced visits that we received following the recent passing of our mother, Betty Ritchie. Your thoughtfulness and shared memories made a difficult time easier for us all.

Thank you also, for donations to the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation (Hemodialysis) in Mom’s memory.

A special thank you to Rev. Chad McCharles and Brian James of White’s Funeral Home for a beautiful and meaningful service during Covid restrictions.

Thank you to Fairview Home staff in Brandon for their care of our mom in the last 18 months.

Sheila and Bruce Bremner and family, Donald Ritchie, and Murray Parrott and family

Obituary Jean Turko

Jean Turko, of Alonsa, MB, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at the Dr. Gendreau Personal Care Home in Ste. Rose du Lac at the age of 96 years.

Jean was born on January 11, 1925 in Brandon, MB, daughter of Jack and Nellie Peltz. At the age of 5, along with her family, she moved to homestead farm in Alonsa.

She attended Iris School until Grade 8 and Alonsa High until she reached the age of 14. In those times, it was compulsory to attend school until the age of 14.

As a young girl, Jean worked in various places- in Portage at the Mayfair Coffee Shoppe - Southport Safeways in Winnipeg. But due to her mom's health, she was often called home to take care of her mom.

Jean enjoyed playing baseball with the Portage Creamettes and Olympians.

In 1957, Jean married Sam Turko, of Alonsa, and started farming from scratch 1 1/2 miles east of her original home place. She always loved young animals, especially young calves in spring, and enjoyed helping them nurse when they were first born.

Sam and Jean were blessed with two boys, Jack Samuel and Daniel Stanley.

Jean was predeceased by her dad in 1963 and her mom in 1967, her sister Mary Raymack in 1992 and her brother Walter in 1931, her brother Stan in 1995 and her husband Sam in 2007.

She is survived by her two sons Jack and Danny and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Liturgy was held on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 11:00 am from St. George's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Alonsa, MB with Very Rev. Father Oleg Bodnarski officiating. Interment followed in Gray's Ridge Cemetery in Alonsa.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Should friends so desire, please consider making a donation in memory of Jean to the Canadian Cancer Society or to a charity of your choice.

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Birth Karen and Robert Smith, of Austin, and Gil and Paulette Patenaude, of Winnipeg, are pleased to be grandparents again! Danielle and Richard Smith welcomed the birth of

Sophie Alice Smith on July 10th at 4:27pm in Neepawa.

She weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and was excited to meet her big sister Stella.

Obituary Ted Code

April 5, 1944 – July 17, 2021 After a short illness, Ted Code passed away peacefully on July 17, 2021 at age 77 years, leaving behind his wife of 50 years, Judi, daughter Tracey (Steve), son Curtis (Denyse) and grandchildren Blake, Kendra, Tevin and Trystjan.

Ted grew up in the Croll area with his parents and 2 sisters, Liz and Carolyn, attending a little one room school called Primrose, then Fairfax school and finally Elgin High School before beginning his career with MB Hydro. It was in school that he formed his lifelong bond with friends Jimmy and Murray.

Ted moved to Gladstone with Manitoba Hydro in 1969.

He married Judi Sadler in July 1971 and bought a home in Gladstone, nine years later, they built their current home.

Over the years with Manitoba Hydro, Ted worked in many towns until he was encouraged to pick a permanent placement. He developed many friendships and after 37 years, he retired (almost 22 years ago).

Ted was community minded; he coached kids hockey and baseball, volunteered on the fire department, was Charter President of the local Kinsman club, and served as Chair of the local Ducks Unlimited Chapter. He loved to play baseball and travelled to play with many teams over the years. He also curled for a number of years and participated in a number of bonspiels.

Ted always loved the seasons, even more so in retirement. Each year started off with winter holidays, then ice fishing season, turkey hunting season, fishing and garden season, goose hunting season, deer season, pheasant season, and holiday season again.

Hunting and fishing took him up to Alaska, through the US, all over Canada, then down to Mexico. Hunting and fishing friends were spread wide--coming to visit from all over and he in turn visiting them. The love of hunting was passed on to grandchildren and he encouraged participation at an early age. This past spring he enjoyed a successful turkey hunt with 2 grandchildren.

In spare time, there was lots of ball, hockey, ringette, and triathlon events to watch as his 4 grandkids competed.

Although he left earlier than anyone would have liked, Ted lived well, laughed often, and had the respect and love of his friends and family.

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to Gladstone Game and Fish, Box 49, Gladstone, Manitoba, R0J 0T0.

A Celebration of Ted’s Life will be held on Saturday July 24, 2021 at 3pm on the West Side of the Stride Hall in Gladstone, MB. Clarke’s Funeral Home Gladstone/MacGregor in care of arrangements.

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Obituary Ross and Ethel Curtis

Ross Arnold Curtis, of Brandon, passed away on December 10, 2020 at Fairview Home. Ethel Victoria Beryl (nee Ball) Curtis passed away on February 24, 2021 at Fairview Home.

Ross was born April 14, 1921 at Chaplin, Saskatchewan and grew up on a farm near Reston, Manitoba with five brothers and one sister. Ross worked as a C.P.R. agent in many towns across southern Manitoba and Saskatchewan, finishing his career as a Mobile Supervisor with the C.P.R. Ethel was born near Alida, Saskatchewan on April 24, 1922; she had five brothers and three sisters. Ethel went to Normal School in Regina and taught in Southeastern Saskatchewan. Ross and Ethel were married on January 2, 1946, and during their 75 years of marriage, while working for the C.P.R., they were transferred to ten different communities. They were very involved in each of the towns they lived in and made many wonderful memories and lifelong friends.

Ross and Ethel were survived by Ross’s brother Donald Curtis, who passed away on March 31, 2021. They will be remembered by their three daughters and sons-inlaw: Bonnie and Roy Farr of Carnduff, Saskatchewan; Glenda and Allan Evans of Winnipeg, Manitoba; and Lana and Rob Dyck of Balzac, Alberta. They will be greatly missed by their six grandsons, one granddaughter, their spouses, twelve great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Ross and Ethel’s lives will be celebrated with a graveside service at Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Brandon. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements with Memories Chapel, Brandon 1-855-727-0330.

Ronald Walter Post

Sadly, on July 11, 2021, Ronald Walter Post, son of Walter and Sigrun (nee Skanderberg), passed away at Portage Hospital with his wife by his side. Ron was born on his mom’s 21st birthday, April 3, 1943.

Ron is survived by wife Lorraine, son Darin, Ron’s daughter Sherri (Rick), granddaughters Twyla (Andrew), Meghan and Lisha (Max), brothers Victor (Margaret Ann) and Douglas (Shirley), and Danny (Margaret), sisters Elene Rempel (Fred) and Lynne Curtis (Ron), sister-inlaw Joan Kilmos and Vivian Bott, brother-in-law Owen Bott (Adrene), as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by daughter Lisa and parents Walter and Sigrun Post.

He attended Fallmouth, Grass River and Amaranth Schools. He worked at Lynn Lake Mine and several other mines before starting to farm in the spring of 1968. Ron’s mother said, from a young age he was a planner and that carried over to his farming.

Ron liked nothing better than to hook up the boat and go fishing. He fished most rivers on Vancouver Island for Salmon and numerous lakes in Manitoba for many species. This passion was shared by his family, who frequently joined him.

Family gatherings were very important, the June barbeques, shared birthday celebrations with his mother and great nephew Joshua, and games of bridge with his brothers, brothers-in-law (and sometimes his wife).

Thank you to the staff at the chemo unit and rehab centre for the care he received at the Portage Hospital.

Funeral Service was held Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 11:00 am in the Christ Lutheran Church Yard, Waldersee, Manitoba with Pastors James and Hilde Vickers officiating. Interment followed in the Waldersee Cemetery, Waldersee, Manitoba.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Christ Lutheran Church, Waldersee or a charity of one’s choice.

Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone MacGregor in care of arrangements. www.clarkesfuneralhome.com

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Help Wanted

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

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invites applications for the following positions Substitute Teachers & Substitute Educational Assistants For the 2021/2022 School Year Resume, Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry Checks, Substitute Application Form and Grade 12 or equivalent is required.

Qualified Teachers will need to submit a copy of their teaching certificate along with their resume.

Submit resumes to: Bev Szymesko, Superintendent Turtle River School Division Box 309, McCreary, MB. R0J 1B0 Phone: (204) 835-2067 Fax (204) 835-2426 e-mail: bevs@trsd.ca

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Grade 6 Full Time Term Teacher September 7, 2021 – June 30, 2022 Applications close at noon on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.

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

Full-Time Position Available Mursan Farms is a potato and grain operation in the Carberry/Wellwood area. Applicant must be reliable and hold a valid Class 5 drivers license (Class 1 an asset but not a requirement). Duties will include operation of machinery, trucking and shop work. Competitive wage based on experience. Inquiries and references to: All inquiries will be considered, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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In our Community Living Disabilities Program In Ste. Rose, Manitoba Successful Candidate Must Demonstrate Good Organizational Skills, Be Self-Motivated, Possess Good Inter-Personal Skills, and Be Willing to Work as a Team.

Interested Applicants are invited to apply to: ROSE Inc., Attn: Stella Bramley, Box 28, Ste. Rose du Lac MB. R0L 1S0 Or Contact Stella Bramley, Program Manager at 204-447-3224 ext. 2 or by email: stellabramley@mymts.net

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This is a permanent position commencing August 23rd, 2021 with a starting wage of $18.81/hour.

• 0.8 EFT HCA Term Position • 0.2 EFT HCA Term Position

Successful candidates must complete a Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry check.

• Human Resource Assistant – Indefinite Term Position

Deadline for Applications: NOON, Wednesday, July 28th, 2021

• Casual: RN’s, LPN’s and HCA’s • Casual: Administrative Assistant We invite all interested applicants to submit applications, including résumé and references to: Care Team Manager: Attention: Rosily Kochuvareed Dr. Gendreau P.C.H. P.O. Box 420, Ste. Rose du Lac, Manitoba R0L 1S0 Phone: (204) 447-4370 or (204) 447-4372 FAX: (204) 629-3456 E-mail: RKochuvareed@pmh-mb.ca

Applicants should forward a resume including names of three work related references to: Tyler Stewart, Maintenance Supervisor Box 700 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Email: tstewart@bpsd.mb.ca Only those selected for a short list will be contacted.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in the Division.

See Division website for more details on this position at www.beautifulplainssd.ca Click on Job Postings.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BY THE MUNICIPAL BOARD IN THE MATTER OF AN APPEAL OF THE DECISION OF COUNCIL OF THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MINTO-ODANAH RESPECTING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A LARGE-SCALE LIVESTOCK OPERATION MUNICIPAL BOARD FILE NO. 20B5A-0001 TAKE NOTICE that under Section 118.2 of The Planning Act, The Municipal Board has received an appeal from a decision of Council, which rejected an application for a Conditional Use to operate a Large-Scale Livestock Operation on the property legally described as: South ½ Sec. 24, Twp. 16, Rge. 17 WPM, in the Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah.

THE MUNICIPAL BOARD will hold a public hearing on: August 30th, 2021 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm August 31st, 2021 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm September 1st, 2021 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm At the Minnedosa Curling Club, 61 6th Street SW, Minnedosa, Manitoba to hear the Appeal.

Documents related to the matter to be considered at the hearing may be inspected at the office of the applicable planning district or municipality.

Any person wishing to make a representation may do so either through written submission, oral presentation or both. The Board requires that any person who intends to provide a written submission shall file four (4) copies of that material with the Board at least ten (10) working days prior to the hearing.

Please refer to the Municipal Board’s procedure for Conditional Use/Aggregate Quarry/ Large Scale Livestock Operations which can be found on the Municipal Board’s website.

In addition the Board requires that any person who wishes to attend the hearing must register at least ten (10) working days in advance of the hearing by filing a completed Attendee/Presenter Form with the Municipal Board. The form can be found on the Municipal Board Website under Hearing Notices.

If you wish to have service in French, or require assistance because of a disability, you must notify this office fifteen (15) days prior to the hearing.

Dated at Minnedosa, in Manitoba, this 20th day of July, 2021 Shelley Jensen, CMMA Secretary/Chief Administrative Officer The Municipal Board 1144 - 363 Broadway Winnipeg, MB R3C 3N9 Phone: 204-945-4014

Aaren Robertson Chief Administrative Officer Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah 49 Main Street South, Box 1197 Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0 Phone: 204-867-3282

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted

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Automotive Technician Wanted

Ben’s Auto Repair is currently seeking a skilled Auto Technician to join our team! The successful applicant will be responsible for troubleshooting and repairing all manufactures and types, with a goal of absolute customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities • Inspect vehicle engine and mechanical/electrical components to diagnose issues accurately.

• Inspect vehicle computer and electronic systems to repair, maintain and upgrade.

• Conduct routine maintenance work (replacing fluids, lubricating parts etc).

• Repair or replace parts and fix issues.

• Provide accurate estimates (cost, time, effort) for a repair or maintenance job.

• Maintain equipment and tools in good condition.

Requirements • Proven experience as auto technician, able to work in a team environment.

• Excellent knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic components of vehicles.

• Working knowledge of vehicle diagnostic systems and methods.

• High school diploma and certificate from a vocational school or completion of apprenticeship is required.

• Valid certification, Interprovincial certification (eg ASE) is a definite plus.

Please submit resume by mail to Box 2214, Neepawa, MB, R0J 1H0 or in person at 117 Main Street West

ArtsForward is a community-based organization that provides opportunities and experiences in arts and culture in order to enrich the lives of individuals in Neepawa and the surrounding communities.

We currently have two openings.

Administrator (F/T) As the Administrator you will primarily: • Manage the finances of the organization • Research grant and sponsorship programs and apply for relevant grants • in partnership with the Programming Director, promote and help execute ArtsForward programming such as classes, performances, and events • Manage facility including bookings and maintenance • Greet and assist visitors to the ArtsForward facility • Help maintain and enhance fundraising and sponsorship activities You bring the following attributes to the position: • Accounting and/or bookkeeping experience (Simply Accounting experience an asset); the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in written form; experience in recruiting and coordinating volunteers; adaptability and willingness to learn; ability to organize and work independently.

Programming Director (P/T) As the Programming Director you will primarily: • Plan arts and cultural programs such as classes, exhibitions, performances, and special events • Document programming and produce and process contracts for instructors, performers, and exhibitors • Help write and design promotional and marketing materials for print and social media • Form and foster relationships and partnerships with provincial and federal organisations, schools, businesses, and other arts and community groups Ideally, you bring the following attributes to the position: • Experience and/or formal training in arts, culture, recreation or education; experience working in a nonprofit environment and working with volunteers; the ability to communicate clearly and concisely; adaptability and willingness to learn If you are a self-motivated, community-focused person, please forward your resume by July 30, 2021 to: ArtsForward 293 Mountain Avenue, PO Box 186, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Email: programs@artsforward.ca Ph: (204) 476-3232 All applicants are thanked for their interest, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. But only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Bids to be received by 12:00 NOON August 10th, 2021.

Bids to be marked as “Divisional storage Garage” and addressed to: Beautiful Plains School Division Tyler Stewart, Maintenance Supervisor Box 700 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

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Public trust and modern agriculture

I find that many farmers react to the words “public trust” like a cat running across hot pavement. The subject is often viewed as a threat, seen by some as rhetorical cover for those who want to dismantle modern agriculture.

While I understand the reaction, I have a different response. I see public questions on food production as an opportunity. Addressing consumers’ questions will help enhance the connection and relationship between farmers and the public. This will also differentiate Manitoba’s farmers, and the food they produce, in both domestic and international markets, and is a key tool to secure sustainable and long-term consumer demand.

Until recent years, Canadian agriculture did not have to consider questions from consumers on how their food is produced.

Governments established food safety standards, registered farm input products and set environmental regulations. This provided the assurances that consumers were seeking, at least most of them. That

has changed. Nowadays, farmers, processors, and everyone involved in supporting agriculture production are required to actively engage in telling the story of modern farming.

Embrace questions with optimism The question “where does my food come from” is not a fad that will be gone tomorrow like the latest internet diet. The growing focus by many consumers on food production practices is a true trend that agriculture needs to be ready to meet head on.

Consumer interest will only continue to grow for years to come.

Rather than responding to questions from consumers with skepticism, Manitoba farmers can embrace them with optimism. That is because when it comes to tending to the environment in a sustainable way, and caring for animals humanely, Manitoba farmers are world leaders.

We need to do a much better job of telling the good news story of modern agriculture. Decades of land and water stewardship have proven that farming can be considered the oldest “green job” in Manitoba.

For example, pork producers create more food today with less environmental impact than even 10 or 20 years ago. Over the last 50 years, hog farms have significantly reduced their carbon footprint. Manure that was once thought of as a waste product is now viewed as a valuable organic nutrient. Using new technology, farmers inject manure below the soil so that it is efficiently taken up by crops. The modern practices that have made environmental gains possible are the result of years of research investments by farmers, governments and industry.

Animal care record to be proud of The same progress has been made in ensuring animals are raised in appropriate housing, that they receive well balanced and nutritious feed, that diseases are prevented where possible and judiciously treated when not, and that they are handled humanely at all stages of their lives.

Animal welfare is assured through a combination of rigorous provincial animal welfare regulations and thorough industry standards.

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An important component of the standard for animal care is the sciencebased Code of Practice that all Manitoba producers are required to follow. The Code is backed up by requirements for engagement with a veterinarian including onsite visits. Adherence to the Code is supported by audits and farmers cannot deliver to federally inspected processing plants unless they are part of the program. Animal care requirements are regu-

larly revised if scientific research demonstrates that changes in practices are warranted. Consumers can take confidence that hogs in Manitoba are ethically and humanely raised.

The environmental and animal care record of modern Manitoba hog farmers is one in which they take pride. It is also a record that should be a source of pride for all Manitobans. Nutritious, high-quality pork from Manitoba’s farmers is raised in a sustainable

way that will help ensure the industry’s ongoing contributions to our economy and job creation in our local communities.

We can answer the question “where does my pork come from” in a way that meets the needs of consumers. Demonstrating our sustainability and animal welfare record will help ensure ongoing consumer demand for Manitoba pork, both here at home and abroad.

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Neepawa memorial McCreary roadside park monument 100 years old honours local history

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William (Bill) Floyde (1925-1995), was chairperson of the McCreary Heritage Advisory Committee. Through his determined efforts, the restoration of his grandparent’s log cabin (shown above) was made possible. The cabin sits quietly along Hwy. 5, near McCreary. As the plaque at the site says, the cabin is “preserving evidence of pioneer ingenuity, spirit and trust, the bounty of the community’s forests and this portion of the Burrows Trail, which brought the settlers of the late 1800s. The cabin and the yard site were used by travellers as a stopping house and staging area for the corduroy length of trail to the north.”

A corduroy road was made of logs laid across a swampy or boggy area so the oxen and horse drawn carts and wagons could cross over without getting stuck.

It would be interesting to know how many thousands of people made the trek past this spot as they made their way to a new home or as they travelled back and forth along the trade route.

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Book sale a hit, Margaret Laurence Home now open

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press The Margaret Laurence Home saw a steady flow of people on July 16 and 17. On those days, the Margaret Laurence Home hosted a used book sale to raise funds for general operation of the establishment and for any projects the Home may need or want to pursue.

In all, the sale was able to drum up a total of $700, with all books available there having been donated by the community. “[We had] lots of people through, which is wonderful,” said board member Rrain Prior. “Both for the sale and to see people out and about and doing stuff.”

President Blair Chapman added, “I think the sale went well. We’ve done a book sale for a few years, but we weren’t able to do it last year due to restrictions.”

Prior noted that the Home was closed all last summer and winter, only being available by appointment. As well, events such as book readings and author events were cancelled.

As of July 18, the Margaret Laurence Home is open its regular hours throughout the week until the end of summer.

“We’ve been ready for this for weeks. We’ve had staff in place and we’ve just been waiting for permission from the province to open up.,” said Prior. “We have a summer student, Declan Smith, who’s been fantastic.

He’s been working a lot inside and outside– he does an amazing job [curating the grounds].”

Re-shingling a big undertaking The Home’s major project at the moment is reshingling the roof, which the board is anticipating to begin in fall. Due to the steep pitch of the roof, the board is anticipating it to be an expensive project. To assist with this, the board of the Home is pursuing government grants to help lower the cost. Funds raised from the recent book sale will also help pay for the re-shingling.

“Any updates to the Home also need to be in touch with the guidelines set in place for designated heritage buildings, so we’re looking carefully at that,” said Prior. “Heritage build-

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Neepawa’s Margaret Laurence Home held an outdoor book sale on July 16 and 17. A total of $700 was raised. Here, Catherine Sage inspects one of the many books for sale to see if it will pique her interest.

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Reads and the art walk in 2022. The board extends its thanks to the community for their ongoing support of the Home.

A selection of some of the books that were on sale at the Margaret Laurence Home recently. All of the books were provided by community donations.

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