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By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press The Roxy Theatre is bringing movie night back to Neepawa! After a year and a half of being closed to the public, the Neepawa Theatre Centre (NTC), the board of volunteers that operates the Roxy, is planning for opening night on Friday, Oct. 1. Of course, the opening depends on what the COVID-19 restrictions will be at the time, but if health orders allow for it, NTC will go ahead with getting movie-goers back into the theatre.

Kate Jackman-Atkinson, board chair of NTC, noted that they made the decision last week. “We kind of had initially thought about wanting to [open] earlier in September, but with schools getting back in session, we didn’t really want to overload either our volunteers or patrons. So we thought we’d let everyone kind of get a little back into the flow of things and then we’d proceed,” she stated. “We’re really excited to see people back in the theatre to see some movies again on PHOTO BY KIRA PATERSON the big screen.”

Dale De’Ath, one of the Neepawa Roxy projectionists, fired up the theatre’s projector for a test run this week on Tuesday, Aug. 24.

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Masks will once again be mandatory in all indoor settings across the prov ince. A s well, all government employees working with vulnerable people must now be fullyvaccinated or face strict, reg ular testing, under Manitoba’s latest public health orders.

Premier Brian Pallister announced the changes to Manitoba’s COVID-19 rules on Tuesday, Aug. 24. The premier said that the new rules are coming in response to the threat posed by the more contagious delta variant. “ We’re in a ser ious situation. We’re taking pre-emptive action, because we want to avoid the magnitude of what we saw in the second and third wave,” Pallister said.

The province will put indoor mask requirements in place in schools, and there will be an expanded list of activities and services that can only be accessed if an individual is fully immunized. Those further details were expected to be made public by the weekend.

Changes for public service workers As well, the new public health orders will require all designated provincial public service workers who have ongoing contact with vulnerable populations, especially children, to be fully immunized or submit to testing up to three times per week. Desig nated workers include: •Direct health-care providers and workers, including, but not limited to, physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, support service staff and others deemed appropriate for each site/area/ program in public and private health-care settings, and direct care providers are def ined as anyone who may come in contact with patients/residents/ clients, patient/resident/ client care environments, pat ient/resident/cl ient care equipment, and blood and body f luids;

•Educat iona l workers, including teachers, school and educational support staff, practicum students, bus drivers and custodial staff; •Child-care workers, including staff and practicum students working in licensed early learning and child care facilities; •Public servants and funded-agency employees who work in in high-risk settings with direct, ongoing contact with the public or clients, such as those who work in congregate/ resident ia l sett ings or group homes, or work with vulnerable populations including children, or have to enter the home of a client or who regularly visit sites with vaccine mandates in place as part of their duties; and •Manitoba Justice employees who work with vulnerable people and in correctional facilities.

Designated employees who are not fully immunized or cannot provide proof of vaccination will need to undergo regular COVID-19 testing, up to three times a week for full-time employees, and provide proof of a negative test result before they can resume working. These employees will be required to be fully immunized with two doses of COVID-19 vaccine. The f irst dose needs to be completed

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Local entrepreneurs once again have the chance to enter “the dragons’ den,” and showcase their small business ideas. The Town of Neepawa’s Economic Development Office has conf irmed “What’s the Big Idea?” will make its long-awaited return to the community on Oct. 14 at the Royal Canadian Legion #23 in Neepawa.

The concept began locally in 2015 and was inspired by the Canadian television program “Dragons’ Den”. It involves entrepreneurs pitching their ideas to a panel of judges, with the chance of receiving grants for their business propositions.

What’s the Big Idea? has proven to be an extremely successful endeavour over the last few years, growing in both participation and regional reach.

A welcome return The lone reason that What’s the Big Idea?, did not proceed in 2020 was related to the gathering size restrictions that were in place at the time from the provincial government due to COVID-19.

Marilyn Crewe, the economic development officer (EDO) with the Town of Neepawa, told the Banner & Press that with those rules now revoked, she is very excited about being able to move ahead with the entrepreneurial showcase in 2021.

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Town of Neepawa economic development officer Marilyn Crewe (on far left) stands with a group of entrepreneurs during the 2018 edition of What’s the Big Idea?

“I feel as though [What’s the Big Idea?] has become a significant part of our entrepreneurship community and when we couldn’t hold it last year, I was disappointed, for sure. As were several interested entrepreneurs looking forward to participating,” stated

Crewe. “So now, seeing the health rules as they stand, allowing us to move forward, we have permission to move ahead with planning.

Of course, we know that at any moment, we could have the plug pulled [on public gatherings]. But, as of right now, I’m full steam ahead.”

Crewe noted that while the preparations for the return of ‘What’s the Big Idea?’ are still in the very preliminary stages, the early response from interested participants and sponsors has still been enthusiastic.

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A much needed repair to replace our roof at the Margaret Laurence Home is scheduled for the end of September. To keep this old house in order, we need your help. Any donations to the Margaret Laurence Home of $50 or more will be issued a tax receipt.

Donations can be made in person until Sept. 6 or mailed to The Margaret Laurence Home Committee, P.O. Box 2099, Neepawa, MB, R0J 1H0.

Why is the Margaret Laurence Home an important part of Neepawa’s history and future? Margaret Laurence (Peggy Wemyss) was born and raised in Neepawa. For nine years, she lived with her stepmother and grandparents in the brick house at 312 1st Avenue, before leaving after high school graduation to embark on a path that would lead to major literary accomplishments and recognition worldwide. She is the primary reason that Neepawa is the place “where stories take a beautiful turn.”

In 1986, this house was purchased and transformed into the Margaret Laurence Home, a museum celebrating her life and work, and a living

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In the Aug. 20 edition of the Banner & Press, in the articles titled ‘A thunderous welcome to Neepawa’, the donors of the $500 cheque to the Rolling Barrage fundraiser were not identified. The $500 support that was raised was courtesy of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #23 in Neepawa, MB. The Banner & Press apologise for not identifying the Legion’s contribution.

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The Margaret Laurence Home committee has plans to replace the old roof of the building this fall.

centre for cultural events in the area. Over the years, tens of thousands of visitors have come to the home, some casual tourists and some devoted fans of the novels, which tell of an iconic prairie town, Manawaka, whose inspiration came from Margaret’s early years in Neepawa. During our off season, events such as Manitoba author readings, teas, trivia nights and an annual Canada Reads event have been organized over the years to provide fun and informative events for local residents.

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The home is a provincially-designated heritage site and Margaret herself was designated as a person of national significance in 2017. Plaques commemorating both these designations can be found in the front yard of the house.

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By Chad Carpenter

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A tough battle is needed I T Right in the

he Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba is about to elect a new leader. Brian Pallister has said he won’t run in the next election. Let it be said in this space that Brian Pallister took a very weakened PC party and made it into two majority governments. He faced down a weak and lazy party establishment and infused some backbone into sitting MLAs and new candidates alike. He ran a fairly good government and even in the COVID-19 crisis, he did as well or better than most provincial leaders across Canada.

By the way, he has strong rural roots, something that was missing for years in all Manitoba political parties.The last rural-based leader of any party before Pallister was Walter Weir, of Minnedosa, who left politics in 1969, 52 years ago.

PC Manitoba has had only a handful of leaders since then: Gary Filmon, Stu Murray, Hugh McFadyen and Brian Pallister. Filmon won in 1983 against rural candidates Clayton Manness and Brian Ransom. Stu Murray was acclaimed, largely by the Winnipeg-run party establishment. Ironically, that same establishment ousted Murray in a convention-based coup that I personally witnessed. It was nasty.

The centrally located party establishment pre-chose Hugh McFadyen to be leadership winner. Full disclosure: I ran in that race, as did Ron Schuler.

Hugh McFadyen was put in place by a dominant group that recognized that McFadyen is very smart and spoke reasonably well. He, and his handlers, had a good grasp of policy, but very little capacity to implement it and not enough courage to try. Unfortunately for the party, they lost two elections under McFadyen and actually dropped their seat total.

Brian Pallister came along and was acclaimed leader after that second loss. I don’t think Pallister was ever a favourite of the PC party establishment neepawa

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Ken Waddell either, as elusive as that grouping may be to identify.

S, there you have it folks. Only two contested leadership races since 1983.

The track record of the Winnipeg establishment isn’t all that good. And they are about to strike a time-shortened anvil of political action again. The rules have been set. There’s a $25,000 deposit required to run. The deadline to declare is Sept. 15. The deadline to sell memberships is Sept. 30.

Once again, that elusive party establishment has set the entry bar high with tight and expensive deadlines.

Will this process deliver the best leader or the leader that the majority of PC members want? It may, but with a onemember-one-vote system, the members must realize they have 30 days to get involved or it’s too late.

Filmon won a leadership race, but at a delegated convention in 1983. He went on to be a successful premier. Stu Murray was acclaimed and it didn’t end well. Hugh McFadyen was basically acclaimed and it didn’t end well. Pallister was acclaimed but the party was so weak that nobody wanted the job.

Now there is a race on, but there is a huge move afoot to bring about another acclamation. Heather Stefanson is a good candidate with plenty of experience. She speaks fairly well, but doesn’t like the public limelight. She is hardly what one would call battle-hardened.

She has been elected several times in a safe Winnipeg seat. She has had very few real political battles and, should she be successful in this leadership bid, she

will face much tougher battles than she has ever had to face in the past. If she is elected, she has to prove she can battle it out on the doorsteps, in the media and then in the legislature.

What the PC party needs is a race and they may still get one. What they don’t need is another acclamation. What they don’t need is another weak-kneed race like the one in 2006. One where candidates are squeezed out by large deposits, short time lines and an aloof, if not hostile, mostly Winnipeg-based party establishment.

The leadership race doesn’t need to get nasty either, like the Stu Murray ousting. It also must have candidates who can get their team to sell memberships in a hurry and get the members to actually mail in their ballots.

With the deadlines and criteria now set out, it is essential that one or two more strong candidates come forward, but they will have the absolute busiest times of their lives between now and Oct. 30.

In spite of my rural roots, the leader doesn’t have to be from rural Manitoba.

They don’t have to be a woman or a man, either is good. They have to be able to think, speak, fight for real and necessary values and have a thick skin covering a strong body and heart. A heart for people ahead of power.

The PC Party has a tall order to fill in a little over 30 days until membership deadline.

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

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Listening with intent

t never ceases to amaze me when someone throws one of my quotes back at me. It would seem that some of my quotes are remarkable, some absurd, some entertaining and some unforgettable! And I am merely speaking… As I reflected on this, two conversations with extended family members came to mind, and how the impact of simple exchanging of ideas has made a lasting impression on my thinking, my actions and me. Another quote that ties into this is the one that states that most of us listen with the purpose or formulating a reply or a rebuttal, not to learn.

When I was in my early 20s, an older cousin that I admired, then and now, spent some time in Mexico, attending a university there and touring. At a gathering, he was asked about various aspects of Mexico. With care and consideration, he would preface his comment with– ‘from what I saw, or from what I experienced’. Way back in the ‘60s, my cousin would have been considered a world traveller– not just from his time in Mexico, but by his general travel patterns and habits. He never assumed that by spending time in a country he had become an expert on the people, place, or customs, but could comment on his own actions and interactions. Since then, I have encountered individuals who have spent a brief time at a vacation spot in another country that become experts of that nation and its citizens and are all too willing to expound on their assumptions! A lesson I learned from Bill is to be clear to clarify that my remembrances of a travel destination are just that, my remembrances, not a complete summation of another nation.

Some years later, a comment one of my uncles made left a positive lasting impression on me. My uncle is Jamaican by birth and heritage. He adapted well to marrying into a Mennonite farming/teaching family. He is an engineer. We as a family– the Toews side– are a little lax when giving travelling instructions. We all knew the landmarks and the approximate distances and were too often unclear and indistinct when sharing how to arrive at one’s destination. Not only that, some of the clan live on flex time. One of the better stories is about my father picking up two of his sisters and driving to Steinbach to attend family funeral. They got talking, missed the turn off to Steinbach and realized their error at the Ontario border! They missed the service. After a few years in the family, in a quiet conversation, my uncle explained that when ‘we’ gave unclear directions, or were late for a meeting or a supper, the impression was, to him, that our time was more important than his, and this showed a lack of respect and appreciation. I heard him. I try to now give clear directions– thank goodness many folks rely of google maps, though there are some doozy of errors here, too! And I try to always be prompt for meetings, casual or earth shattering.

I continue to learn, to reflect before speaking, and to listen with intent.

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AUGUST 27, 2021

A Thanksgiving to remember

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he atmosphere in a rural church’s Thanksgiving service depends largely on how well harvesting operations have been going. Most of the time, we are able to celebrate the completion of another good crop year– with bins filled with high quality grain, sheds filled with hay and pits or casings filled with silage. And the huge vegetable displays let us know that lots of food has been preserved for the months ahead.

But there are years when a sense of gloom can fill the church. And just over 40 years ago, while I was serving my first church, we had one of those Sundays. From Spring thaw to the end of August, we had enjoyed an excellent year.

Timely rains and warm weather had given us one of the healthiest stands of cereal grains we had ever seen. Swathing began in mid-August and by the end of that month, the crop was in the swath and was just about dry enough for harvesting to begin. Then

Some of my neighbours and friends are sharing the vegetables of their gardens, even though their gardens have produced little this year.

Paul tells us in Hebrew 13:16, “And do not forget to do good and share with others, for with such sacrifices, God is pleased.”

Let us share where we can this week.

Neil Strohschein it started to rain– just a little at a time– just enough to keep the swaths from drying. It kept raining until the end of September when the warmer, dryer weather returned.

With every nice day, our hope for a good harvest increased. But as we gathered for our Thanksgiving service that year, very little of the crop was in the bin.

We were, however, filled with gratitude; for God had shown us his grace, mercy, love and faithfulness in many other ways– and he had given us the faith to believe that we would be able to complete the harvest that year.

The missions offering we received that Sunday was one of our best ever.

We dismissed the service, went home, enjoyed our

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us astray too, this year. In some parts of our country, the farmers have a beautiful harvest with high yields.

On the prairies, some of the hay burned from the heat and no rain. But there are people who are willing to share. Farmers from the eastern part of our country are sending hay to the farmers in need on the prairies.

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t is noisy in the sky, but I think that finally the geese get the message that it is time to go south.

Last week, it seemed that they were all confused and were going north because

Thanksgiving dinners and as the sun began to set, the combines began to roll. The good weather stayed until the third week of November, by which time the harvest had been completed, straw had been baled and stored and all fall tillage had been done. It definitely was a Thanksgiving to remember.

Memories like these are of great value. In one of the lowest periods of his life, the Old Testament prophet Jeremiah recalled other dark times he had faced. But there was one bright spot in all of these events and when he thought of it, his entire attitude changed. “This I call to mind,” he said, “and therefore, I have hope. The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end. They

are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

(Lamentations 3:20-22) The past 18 months have not been easy ones for any of us. COVID-19 has forced us all to change how we interact with others. While technology has helped us stay in touch and even enjoy the occasional virtual visit with family and friends from other communities, we have missed the face-to-face interactions we previously enjoyed. The quiet times we’ve spent at home have given us time to reflect on the value of life, health, family, friends and faith.

I hope that during these past months, you have had some memorable experiences that have reminded you of God’s abiding love and faithfulness. I hope you will treasure them and share them with others as you have opportunity. And I hope that, in a few weeks, you will join brothers and sisters in Christ to praise God together. We have lots for which we can be thankful. Let’s make this another Thanksgiving to remember.

the weather was hot.

We hear of wild life venturing into the towns and cities because wild fires are chasing them out of the woods.

Nature could easily lead

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Letters

Where is the democracy: the sequel

Dear Mr. Waddell, Thank you for your interest in publishing my ‘rant’. (Letter: Where is the democracy? Aug. 13th edition.). I guess you could say this is part two!

I believe that the entire process to approve the building of two large factory farm hog barns has been handled very poorly by the WestLake-Gladstone council as well as Topigs, the company making the application.

Firstly, this entire process was started in the middle of winter during a ‘code red’ in our province. Topigs reps were visiting private homes, not a place of employment.

At the same time, government employees were actually fired when they ignored covid regulations. According to the RM’s Facebook page, there was a virtual town hall meeting on Dec. 11 to introduce “an exciting opportunity for WestLake-Gladstone”. The ad, posted several days before the meeting, talked of Research and Development and a Genetic nucleus 2021 project, but nowhere was the word ‘hog’ or ‘hog barn’ mentioned.

Very few people were aware of the meeting, unless they were Facebook friends with WestLake-Gladstone. Apparently, there were 10 people present, but no minutes were taken and there was no recording.

Those living close to the chosen sites were made aware of the proposal as Topigs Norsvin went door to door looking for spread acres for their manure. It was only in March/April that many of us became aware of the proposed building of hog barns. The provincial government requires that only those residences within three km of the barns need to be notified of an upcoming plan. In other words, just because there are plans to spread manure across the road from your yard, does not mean that it is required that you be notified. The next step in the process was approval by the Technical Review Committee (TRC). This is a government appointed committee whose mandate it is to make sure the applicant (in this case Topigs) meets all the the requirements. As I said previously, the bar is set low.

For instance, did you know that a hog barn or manure lagoon can be built as close as 100 metres (1/10th km) from a river or lake? Over 50 citizens wrote letters to the TRC and these are in the public domain and can be read on the TRC website. (TRC 12-083 and TRC 12-084). Only one letter was in agreement with the proposed barns.

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Thumbs up, thumbs down

Thumbs down to the Town of Neepawa for the poor condition of the Cemetery. My wife and I visited the cemetery on Aug. 17.

Also Manitoba 150 is having a contest by having people check in at different places all over Manitoba. The Riverside Cemetery is one of the places to check in at. In the brochure, it states that it is one of the most beautiful cemeteries in Manitoba. I guess they never checked before putting it in the brochure. We were both very surprised to see the poor condition of it. Trees gone, no flowers, weeds 10 inches tall on some of the graves. Not a very good look on the town to have people from all over checking it out. Very sad to see. Hopefully, it could be restored back to what it was.

Rob & Cindy Sykes Winnipeg, MB

Thumbs up to Jason Nadeau and his family who spent a day last week cleaning up the Westcreek Median Pocket Park (between Ford and GM).

Looks great, with new red ground chips too.

Dave and Myra Bennet Neepawa, MB

Thumbs up to Gladstone Vet Clinic Dr. Tania Anderson and staff for your great care over the years of our dog Libby and the wonderful card of condolence we received on her passing. Also, Neepawa Brydges and Taylor Dr. Foss. Thank you for your great care of our cats and rescues over the years. Why don’t you do more work with small animals again ?

Bob and Carol Richards

Thank you, thank you for all the political parties running in Justin’s unnecessary election! Please, please, please send a message to the Big 3!

Vote anything but them (Liberals, Conservatives and NDP). My favourite is the Rhino Party! But vote like my redneck Sidney friends do, anything but the Big 3…

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Please send it our way. Submissions must include a name and must be under 100 words.

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Helen Drysdale out of helen’s kitchen

Cauliflower-cheese pie

Oh my, my senior moments are coming closer and closer together! Last week’s recipe for “Maryanne’s Cream Chunks” is missing the sugar. Two cups of sugar should be added to that recipe. If you don’t want a stronger mustard flavour, add two tablespoons of mustard instead of the three called for. So sorry for the inconvenience.

I love cauliflower done in any way. This recipe takes a little bit of time, but the end results are delicious.

Cauliflower-cheese pie with potato crust Crust: 2 cups packed raw grated potatoes 1/2 tsp. of salt 1 egg, beaten

Filling: 3 Tbsp. butter 1 cup diced onion 1 clove minced garlic 1 cauliflower, cut into smaller pieces 3 fresh basil leaves, diced or 1/2 tsp. dried 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese

1/4 cup grated onion 1 tsp. oil

3 eggs 1/3 cup milk 1 tsp. Mrs. Dash 1/4 tsp. pepper or to taste 1/2 tsp. salt

Put grated potatoes in a colander and add the salt. Drain in colander for 10 minutes.

Press out any excess moisture.

In a bowl, combine the potatoes with the egg and grated onion. Pat into a 9 inch pie plate. Using floured hands, press crust up the sides of the pie plate.

Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for about 30 minutes. Take out of the oven and lightly grease the crust with the one tsp. of oil. Put back into the oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes more or until golden brown. Remove from oven.

While the crust is baking, sauté onion and garlic in the butter for five minutes. Add the cauliflower and basil and cook covered for about 8-9 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Spread one half the cheese on the potato crust, cover with cauliflower and top with remaining cheese.

Beat the eggs, milk, Mrs. Dash, salt and pepper together. Pour over pie. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until set in the middle. Enjoy.

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Spruce Plains RCMP report

By Cpl. Jacob Stanton Spruce Plains RCMP

During the week of Aug. 16 to Aug. 22, Spruce Plains RCMP dealt with 58 police activities.

Aug. 16: RCMP responded to a domestic assault in the RM of North Cypress-Langford. The suspect had left the residence, but eventually turned themself in to police. One person was charged and remanded into custody as a result. Police received a report of a stolen utility locator in Minnedosa; the matter is still under investigation. Police conducted a Covid compliance check at a residence in the RM of Minto-Odanah. A ll person(s) were found to be compliant.

Aug. 17: RCMP received a report that a person was failing to comply with a no contact order in Neepawa; the matter is still under investigation. Police responded to a noise complaint at a hotel in Neepawa.

Upon police arrival, everything had quieted down and there was no cause for concern. Police received a complaint of a person breaching a court ordered condition in Plumas.

Aug. 18: RCMP received a report of fraud that occurred through a phone scam in Neepawa where the victim lost a substantial amount of money. The matter is still under investigation. Police received another report of fraud in Rapid City. No money was lost and the complainant was reporting for informational purposes only. Police were dispatched to a vehicle

vs. deer collision in the Municipality of GlenellaLansdowne. The vehicle was towed, however there were no injuries.

Aug. 19: RCMP responded to a motor vehicle collision where the mechanical arm of a garbage truck accidentally smashed the window of a business in Neepawa. Police received a report of a suspicious vehicle in the RM of Rosedale; there was insufficient evidence to proceed further. Police received another report of a suspicious vehicle parked on an approach to a field in the Municipality of WestlakeGladstone; the matter is still under investigation.

Aug. 20: RCMP received a 911 call to assist with an injured person who was stranded at a business in Neepawa. Upon arrival, it was determined that the person was not injured, and was just hoping to receive a ride to Portage la Prairie. Police attempted to contact family members of the stranded person and reminded them that the police are not a taxi service.

Eventually, a family member showed up to provide a ride. Police received a report of ongoing mischief in Kelwood. The complainant was spoken to and at this time, no further police action was required.

Aug. 21: RCMP received a report of a suspected impaired driver in the RM of Oakview. Patrols were made and neighbouring police agencies were notified to be on the lookout, but the vehicle was not located.

Police received a complaint of mischief in Gladstone, where a vehicle had been

spray painted. There was insuff icient evidence to proceed further. Police responded to a commercial alarm in the Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne that was determined to have been set off by the thunderstorm that was occurring at the time.

Aug. 22: RCMP conducted wellbeing checks on persons in Minnedosa and Gladstone and conducted proactive traffic enforcement, engaging with several motorists.

RCMP conducted 19 traff ic enforcement actions during this reporting period.

Public service announcement If you have any information about these crimes or any other crimes, please contact your local RCMP Office or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, the Neepawa and Minnedosa RCMP detachments advise they will be limiting front counter services at the detachments until further notice.

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

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

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Alonsa Go Getters 4-H Club update

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Members of the Alonsa Go Getters 4-H club, which has seen a busy year this year. The group participated in virtual events to show off their livestock.

By Aloyse Good Alonsa 4-H Club Our little club has had a very busy year. All of our meetings have been virtual on Zoom. Our bee pollinator fundraiser was very successful, thanks to the community of Alonsa.

We were lucky enough to

receive start up donations from: The RM of Alonsa, the Alex Robertson Museum of Alonsa, Westlake Watershed District, FCC agriculture, and Don and Doris Fletcher.

We were proudly represented at the 4-H provincial communications event by Colter Cherpin, who won

first place in the junior division, and Emmalee Turko, who won second place in the clover bud division.

We participated virtually with the Dauphin and District 4 -H Beef and Sheep show and sale.

A huge thank-you to all the buyers and bidders!

Colter Cherpin’s calf was

Happy Rock Horseshoes 4-H Club update

By Aloyse Good Happy Rock 4-H Club This has been a crazy and unpredictable year.

We were not able to have any in-person meetings, so all our meetings were virtual on Zoom. Once restrictions were lifted, we were able to have inperson ride nights. Our club had our achievement day Aug. 8. All members did a verbal presentation

and demonstrated their riding abilities in the morning. In the afternoon, we had fun running barrels, pole bending and other fun games using our horses. It was great to see everyone again!

Our club would like to send a huge thank-you to Martine Davis for keeping up to date on all the COV I D rules and for

keeping us safe! We would also like to thank our project leaders Heather Davies, Megan Hall and Jodie Davis for making our Zoom meetings interesting and for guiding us through ride nights.

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We had a small achievement day at the beginning

of July so that we could practice showing our animals and so that our members, Sheridan Cherpin, Ella Davis and Emmalee Turko, could also show their heifers

and calf projects.

We want to thank Lindsay Cherpin for reviving our 4-H club and for keeping us safe during this past year!

Take care and stay safe!

Mythology vs. the Overstated TRUTH

(ie) Industrial Food Production is our Salvation.

In the movie “Who Shot Liberty Valence”, the truth came out that it was not the hero we all wanted to believe shot the villain, but someone else!

In the movie, the newspaper owner states, “When a person becomes a legend, then print the legend rather than the truth, because that it what we want to believe!” So what is the legend of the potato industry that somehow got confused with the truth?

Well, there are many and many more. Our governments have confused the legend with the truth. The growers association has confused legend with the truth. But the one I will focus on is that industrial food production will save us all!

Was I asleep or just dozing for much of the early years of our 21st century?

Many, many family farms as has happened (like the 1930s dust bowl) shrunk to fewer and fewer and fewer farms. With the federal government support programs the large farms of the 1990s have grown to become enormous and the medium size farms have become large. The undersicable land left over has become the home of the small farmer, often hobby farmers, because she or he makes their income from off-farm employment.

The difference in the way small farmers relate to our wonderful world and those preferred by our federal government bureaucracy, the fewer super large (Russian like) farms is obvious to all.

The second myth is a simpler one, that we should have faith in our federal government bureaucrats (some in Ottawa paid $450,000 per year, a justifiable wage I am sure). That all people should work hard and be nice to other people. Yes, work hard all day and half of the night so as to buy, buy, buy all those consumer goods that will make you happy.

No, I say no. Read your history book with the oldest and most accessible history book being, the Bible.

My Christian friend in Sidney was sent to enlighten me and inform me that there is a GOD and he will save! All of us are sinners, if only we will ask for his forgiveness.

I ask you, should the Industrial Food Production companies admit their sins?

Ask God for Forgiveness.

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1991: Terry Drebit moves, renames restaurant

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

110 years ago, Friday, August 25, 1911 Arden: Arden nimrods who went shooting on Wednesday failed to get any game.

Note: It is interesting how words can change and evolve over time, and even hold multiple meanings– a subject that has been covered in past notes in this column a few times. “Nimrod” in particular comes from the Hebrew word Nimrōdh and has three definitions in the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

The first notes that Nimrod is a descendant of Ham, represented in the Genesis section of the bible, who was a mighty hunter and a king of Shinar.

Without capitalization, nimrod can mean “hunter” as is the case in the entry above, or take on its third meaning– that is, slang to mean such things as “idiot” or “jerk”.

The word has also been seen in English use as a noun meaning “tyrant”, however, the term in that sense is considered essentially obsolete now.

100 years ago, Friday, August 26, 1921 Arden: Miss Mabel Love, of the Portage General Hospital staff, returned to her duties on Wednesday, after an enjoyable holiday at her home in Ivanhoe.

Mut iny on board a steamship resulted from the painting of one sailor by another, and two murders resulted from the shooting of a trespassing chicken.

And MAN presumes to have wisdom superior to all other animals.

Joel Adams arrived on Monday from Ninette, where he was an inmate of the sanitarium for some time. His friends will be pleased to learn that he is fully recovered in health.

90 years ago, Friday, August 28, 1931 Three business places in Neepawa were raided on Wednesday night. A few cents were taken out of the till at Pedlar’s garage, $1.50 was taken from Vansickle’s confectionery and nothing

was obtained by those who broke into Zimmerman’s garage.

A clinic was held in the Central school here Monday and Tuesday for the examination of those who had been exposed to infection from tuberculosis.

More than 135 received medical examination.

The clinic was held under the direction of Dr. D. A. Stewart, of the Manitoba Sanitorium, assisted by a clinic staff of public health nurses, Miss E. Wilson, Miss S. Widal and Miss E. Aitken.

The physicians were Dr. W. House and Dr. L. Montgomery, of Winnipeg, and the X-ray staff, Ernest Ack royd and Gordon Axtell, Winnipeg.

80 years ago, Tuesday, August 26, 1941 Reports in German controlled Par is press Saturday of the alleged uncovering of a world-wide revolutionary plot, said to have American financial backing, diverted attention from the use of force by German troops to subdue hostile factions in Paris.

Reliable advices coming Friday, through the blanket of Nazi censorship in the Balkans told of a series of important developments that indicated grave fear of a new German thrust in the southeast, despite serious setbacks in the war against Russia.

70 years ago, Thursday, August 30, 1951 The Neepawa School Board has announced that the off icial opening of the West Park School will be held Saturday, Sept.

15. Among the special speakers at the event will be W. C. Miller, minister of education.

Seven Neepawa ladies were in the large field of 108 golfers who played in Western Manitoba’s golf tournament on Saturday at Brandon. Mrs. John Herne, of Neepawa, won second prize in the fifth flight. Mrs. John McLaren won the special prize for the lady carding the best

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score outside of Winnipeg and Brandon entries. She toured the 18 holes in a total of 115. Mrs. McLaren also won second prize in the long driving competition.

Another local golfer, Mrs. J. W. Bradley, won fourth prize in the long driving competition.

Other local entrants included Mrs. Clay Gault, Mrs. G. Farrell, Miss Louise Card and Miss Dorothy Rutley.

60 years ago, Tuesday, August 29, 1961 Bir nie: M iss Nancy Henton commenced her second year teaching term at Brandon Hills School, Aug. 28.

Birnie: Miss Margaret Fleger is teacher at Petrel school this term, having commenced her first year at teaching Monday, Aug. 28.

50 years ago, Thursday, August 26, 1971 Tenders are now being called for the construction of a new building for the Bank of Montreal in Neepawa.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert McRae, of Winnipeg, held a family dinner in honor of his mother, Mrs. Edna MacRae of East View Lodge, on the occasion of her 80th birthday, Aug. 18.

40 years ago, Thursday, August 27, 1981 Constr uct ion was completed recently on a new professional building at 487 Mountain Avenue in Neepawa. Dr. G. N. Dunn, chiropractor, is the first to move into the facility which can house two professionals.

A private suite is located on the second floor.

The drone of a DC6, on Aug. 20, was the first warning for most people in Neepawa.

Within an hour of the first

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Terry Drebit (Chicken Terry), of Minnedosa, expanded and moved his restaurant in 1991. Pictured above, Terry Drebit stands outside his new location.

sighting, the plane had sent a mist of the chemical Baygon drifting over the town.

Baygon is being used in the province’s emergency health plan to control the mosquito carrying encephalitis virus.

Many complaints have been received at The Press office, and unofficially to the mayor, Homer Gill, about the lack of warning given people during the spraying program.

Emily Lehmann graduated June 26, 1981 from the Misericordia General Hospital School of Nursing. She is the daughter of Alfred and Lucia Lehmann, Arden, Man. 30 years ago, Monday, August 26, 1991 Terry Drebit has become well known in Minnedosa for his Chicken Terry’s

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Restaurant. Drebit has expanded and moved to the former Izzy’s Restaurant and with the move came a name change– Terry’s Place.

Drebit and his courteous staf f features excellent lunch and dinner buffets.

The established catering business will be carried on from the same location.

Farmers’ pitcher Don Schmall was awarded the M.S.B.L. MVP award for his play-off efforts.

20 years ago, Monday, August 27, 2001 A bench will be dedicated on Saturday, Sept. 8 to

honor the memory of seven airmen who lost their lives training at the Neepawa air base during World War II. Former Royal Air Force members from England, Aust ra l ia, Wa les a nd Canada, who trained in Neepawa are expected to be on hand for the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan memorial dedication.

A vintage World War II airplane is also slated to do a fly-by when the granite bench is dedicated at the county court building.

The dedication ceremony will begin at 3 p.m., with a reception to follow at the local Legion.

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Having an ice time in Neepawa Installation and painting of ice takes place at Yellowhead Arena

PHOTOS BY EOIN DEVEREUX

With the installation and painting of the ice at the Yellowhead Centre in Neepawa earlier this week, it’s starting to feel more and more as if local hockey and figure skating will finally be back in our lives. Yellowhead Centre maintenance manager Mike Speiss and a group of volunteers worked for several days on the preparations to get the ice surface put in place and looking sharp for the upcoming fall and winter season. The people who assisted Speiss with the work were Wyatt Njegovan, Ronnie Murray, Cooper Kasprick, Gatlyn Plett, Zach Plett, Riley Davie, Wiley Speiss, and Vinny Livingston.

The Yellowhead Centre will be re-opening to the public in the near future. A formal public announcement is expected soon.

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From local to international overnight Over $27,000 raised in honour of athlete Ole Heie, team overwhelmed

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press After several hours of pedalling and sweating, Ride Like Ole came to its conclusion on Aug. 21. The mountain biking event was organized by Minnedosa’s Valley Life Recreation Inc. (VLR) in honour of Ole Heie, a young and aspiring athlete who passed away at the age of 12 on July 10 this year. Though the path was long, stretching from Inglis to Riding Mountain National Park’s east gate, Dave Ternier, board chair for the VLR, told the Banner & Press that the team handled it quite well.

“The team, overall, handled it very well. Were there moments that many of us doubted we’d be able to complete it? Yes, absolutely. We also had one tire f lat, aching backs, sore butts, and knees that weren’t cooperating for some,” said Ternier. “But the most difficult section, and by far the longest leg of the ride, was between the first and second checkstop (km 47 to km 105). Those 58 kilometres took us four hours to complete and drained everyone far more than any of us realized they would.”

Ternier added, “The second check stop was

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The entirety of the Ride Like Ole team stopped for a photo on this lookout just before making their descent to Riding Mountain National Park’s east gate– their final destination. The team started at Inglis and biked the long trail to raise funds in honour of Ole Heie, to be donated to the Squirrel Hills Trail Park. Pictured at front, from left to right are: Mischa Frykoda and Lev Frykoda. Back row: Tim Frykoda, Kevin Earl, Richard Dupuis, Paul Archbutt, Leigh Heie, Ava Heie, Rob Heie and Dave Ternier.

a longer stop than we planned for, but we came out of it completely reenergized and motivated by the support we received, the news that the donations had really exploded by that point and, of course, in remembering why and who we were riding for to start with.”

It was at that point as well that the team, made up by VLR board members Richard Dupuis, Paul Archbutt, Tim Frykoda and Ternier himself; Chris Wolfenden, of Dauphin;

Kevin Earl, of Morden, and parents Rob and Leigh Heie were joined by Ole’s sister, Ava, and other family members. This joining added a new and fresh energy to the team to help them finish their 13 hour journey.

“Completing the ride and crossing the finish line was truly a difficult moment to really describe,” Ternier explained. “Our team pushed themselves past the point that many honestly felt they could perform. From having

The team embarks on leg two, part one, of their long trek. This was just before they all realized just how long, slow and hard that particular 58km stretch would be to complete.

questioned our ability to complete the ride around the 80 or 90 km mark, to then finishing the entire t h ing was t r u ly overwhelming.”

Out of the hours spent completing this bike ride, Ternier told the Banner & Press that 9 hours, 57 minutes and 44 seconds were spent in active transit.

Ride gets support from near and far The goal of the event was to raise $100 for every kilometer travelled. With the path taken totalling 172 kilometres (km), VLR was shooting for a total of $17,200 to be donated to the Squirrell Hills Trail Park in Ole’s name. This goal was not only met, but smashed.

“The donations toward Ride Like Ole have risen dramatically in the time since the ride,” said Ternier. “As of 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 24, donations have already gone past $27,000.

We continue to be in awe and disbelief every day as it grows, watching people wanting to contribute in Ole’s name and play some part in helping his legacy find a great home in our coming trail park.”

Ternier expressed that he wasn’t sure that any of the riders, board members or members of Ole’s family could truly sum up how they feel about the support received.

Rob Heie makes his way across a rather wet part of their biking trail as Leigh Heie watches from a distance and awaits her turn.

“To be honest, it’s been rather over whelming,” Ternier expressed. “What we initially thought would be a relatively ‘local’ event became, almost overnight, a story that grabbed the attention of people from across the province and then, truly, Canada-wide.

We’ve received donations from as far away as New Zealand in Ole’s name.

I think the best way to explain the support is just to reinforce that this is evidence of the strength and uniqueness of Ole and the impact his story and who

he was as a person has had on people. The ripples that he continues to create in the world since he left us is truly extraordinary. We simply provided a platform for him and who he was and there truly isn’t any greater honour than that.”

Ternier added, “The riders, our Board, the support crew and Ole’s family are so, so full of gratitude for what this event became.”

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Roxy Theatre ‘What’s the Big Idea?’ a planning open house regional success story

PHOTO BY KIRA PATERSON

Roxy projectionist Dale De’Ath (left) and NTC board chair Kate Jackman-Atkinson are ready to welcome patrons back to the theatre.

Continued from Page A1 Before the theatre gets up and running again, NTC will be holding an open house on Sept. 1 from 6:30 to 7:30 at the Roxy.

“It’s kind of going to be an opportunity for existing volunteers to find out a little bit more about what reopening is going to look like. We’re also hoping that it’ll be a chance for people who are thinking about volunteering to get some information and hopefully, you know, sign up,” Jackman-Atkinson explained.

During the closure, a number of long-time volunteers stepped down, so NTC is hoping the open house will bring in some more volunteers. “There’s tons of people in the community who have put in a lot of time into the theatre, and for that, we’re very appreciative. But we are looking for new people who would be interested in either committing to a weekend or being on our list for when people are, on short notice, looking for additional people to join teams, so kind of a flexible amount of commitment there. But we’re hoping that it might generate some interest in people looking to volunteer.”

She added that anyone interested in learning about how the theatre operates and seeing the upgrades they’ve done during the closure is welcome to attend. “We want to show off and thank the sponsors

who contributed to our COVID bathroom upgrade,” Jackman-Atkinson shared. “We’re also getting a Square for digital payments, so we kind of want to show that off, too.” She added that they’ve also finished installing new LED lights for the stage, which had been a project they’d been working on for a while.

Some changes upon return Jackman-Atkinson noted that there will be some changes in the operation when the Roxy is open to the public again. The first thing people might notice is a difference in some of the prices. “We have increased our prices a little bit, at both the concession and the movie admission, partially because the prices haven’t been increased in, at least, about 10 years,” she explained. “As well, on the admission side, our capacity is obviously limited. And on the concession side, we found that on some of our products, we weren’t really making any money at all, with the way prices have gone.” She added that prices will still be reasonable, as NTC is keeping in mind their mission of affordable family entertainment.

Of course, there will be some changes to comply with COVID-19 restrictions, as well. With the public health orders known as of publication deadline, they are restricted to 50 per cent capacity in the theatre.

If restrictions change for theatres, Jackman-Atkinson stressed that they will be abiding by whatever the rules are at the time.

She added, “Because it can get congested through the ticket area and concession, we would like people to wear masks until they’re seated, then of course they can take them off and enjoy their popcorn and drinks.”

She noted that they are also asking movie-goers to come a bit earlier than they normally would, as traffic through the lobby and concession might be a little slower to try and avoid congestion and allow for physical distancing.

Private rentals an option In the meantime, the Roxy is still open for private rentals, if you just can’t wait to watch a movie on the big screen. And while NTC doesn’t have any upcoming popcorn sales planned like they had done earlier in the year, Jackman-Atkinson said that they’re open to group orders, as long as it’s a large enough order to use a full batch of popcorn.

If anyone has any questions about volunteering or what the theatre experience will look like come October, they are encouraged to reach out to NTC or attend the open house on Sept. 1.

To contact the Roxy, people can email admin@ neepawaroxy.ca for any inquiries about rentals, volunteering or anything else.

Continued from Page A2 In the f ive previous “What’s the Big Idea?” showcases, $48,650 in cash and prizes has been distributed to 34 different businesses. For this year, over $40,000 in grants and prizes will be distributed, with Crewe indicating that an additional incentive will be a part of this year’s competition.

“For the appropriate, eligible business, a lot on [ Neepawa’s] Industrial Park is on the table. Council discussed it last year, but then we were unable to proceed. There will be very clear parameters around the kind of business that will be eligible to win that prize, but it’s there and it’s a $30,000 value. The business would have to build within a certain period of time and enter into a development agreement with the Town, but still that is something thatis on the table for this year,” said Crewe.

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Smile Pinoy Foods was one of the businesses that was kickstarted by “What’s the Big Idea?”

Crewe noted that she is looking forward to helping entrepreneurs develop their ideas and giving them guidance on how to present their ideas effectively to impress the panel.

The registration deadline has been set for Oct.

7. For those wanting to get involved, they are asked to contact Crewe at (204) 4767607 or edo@neepawa.ca.

“What’s the Big Idea?” is open to entrepreneurs from Neepawa, Minnedosa and elsewhere across the region.

We hope everyone has had an excellent summer and are looking forward to a more normal fall. Much like the seasons changing, we also have an exciting announcement to make. Starting September 1st, HMS Insurance (Carberry & Shilo offices), Kenton Insurance, Guild Insurance (Brandon, Virden, & Wawanesa offices), and Wallis Agencies (Glenboro, Baldur, Holland) will operate together under the name Guild Insurance Group.

We have been working together as a group for a number of years. Our original decision to partner together was based on our commitment to always provide the best possible service to our clients. Our partnership has enabled us to offer products from additional insurance companies and leverage some of the latest technology to enhance our customer experience. This partnership has also allowed us to keep local ownership in our business and support our commitment of giving back to the communities that have given us so much.

The decision to change our name and logo was not an easy one. We reflected on our past along with the work that was done by the founders of the businesses to build our reputation. The insurance industry continues to evolve and competition has never been fiercer. Concentrating our efforts behind one brand increases our ability to compete with larger brokerages and ensure that local ownership and presence is maintained in our communities. We are committed to the communities we serve and this change will help ensure that remains constant.

You will soon notice updated signage, a new website, and advertising on social media. What will not change is the same friendly professional staff you have become comfortable with. We are beyond excited to launch our new brand and hope you will embrace it with us. If you have any questions or concerns with respect to this change, please feel free to contact us.

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Carberry/North Cypress-Langford

AUGUST 27, 2021

By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press

Here and there

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•Carberry Communities in Bloom Yard of the Week went to Wayne Findlayson and Bev McDonald at 340 Wheatland Drive. To get the real view of their garden, you have to see the north side of the house.

•Twenty-nine foursomes participated in Carberry’s Big Hole Tournament which saw the golf cups enlarged from six inches to 10 inches in diameter.

Winners were: Championship Flight 1. Kale Mitchell, Justine Mitchell, Nolan Mitchell and Jason Dickson.

2. Derek Samagalski, Selena Samagalski, Shane McCulloch and Whitley McCulloch.

3. Joel Baron, Jordyn Duncan, Colin Van Kommer and Kolby Chen.

First Flight 1. Erin Gessner, Keith Gessner, Rick Brown and Owen Leclerc.

2. Nancy Rowley, Dale Rowley, Mark Hood and Terri Wright.

3. Kevin Chartrand, Shay Sparks, Kelly McDonald and Anthony Potvin.

Second Flight: 1. Cole McDonald, Nate Malfait, Olivia Gessner and Dray Leclerc.

2. Camryn McMillan, Mason Kujanpaa, Jackson Popple and Devon Sowiak.

3. Jodi Dickson, Mike Dickson, Trey Dickson and Hudsyn Dickson.

Men’s Longest Drive: Josh McMillan.

Men’s Closest to the Pin: Rick Desautels.

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Esme and Beaudette Cassan at their lemonade stand. Just over $100 was raised from the stand, which the youngsters donated to the local food cupboard.

Ladies’ Longest Drive: Whitley McCulloch.

Ladies’ Closest to the Pin: Olivia Gessner.

•Congratulations to long time Sandhills club member, Brian Salt, who scored a hole in one on #5, witnessed by Al Felewich and Lyle Nelson.

•Congratulations to Linda Dick who recently aced #4 hole at the Neepawa Golf Course, witnessed by Bev Davie, Suzanne Nicholson, and Gayle Johnston.

Linda will be golfing in the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame Tournament at Neepawa Aug. 27 with Ron Seafoot’s family foursome.

Her father, Morris Seafoot, long time Riverside Canucks third baseman, was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007. Her uncles, Keith, Garth, Cliff Seafoot, and Gord Hunter, are also members.

•Carberry’s Kayden Biehn clouted a home run and was the winning pitcher

in relief, as the Pembina Hills U13 baseball team edged Winnipeg North 3-2 at Portage Aug. 15. The Winnipeg squad had taken the opener 15-4. Pembina Hills have another double header in Portage against Winnipeg South followed by play-offs Aug. 25-28.

•Jerra Green, our fire fighter extraordinaire, came home for a couple of days respite and will return north to complete her four month tour ending Aug. 28. Interesting hitchhiking video being picked up by a helicopter!

•One of my all-time favourite movies was “Field of Dreams,” filmed in 1989 with Kevin Costner as the star performer. It was filmed in an Iowa cornfield with the main theme being, “If you build it, they will come.” Many thousands of fans enjoyed the movie.

The modern version of Field of Dreams between the mighty New York

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Yankees and the East Division leaders, the Chicago White Sox, was played in Dyersville, Iowa August 12 before 8,000 fans and millions of television viewers.

The opening ceremonies included Kevin Costner’s introduction with the Yankees and White Sox players entering the playing field from the corn field in centre field. After the national anthem, and an airplane flyover, the baseball game was extremely exciting.

Chicago clouted a two run homer, with 2 out in the last of the 9th to win 9-8. New York had scored four times on a pair of circuit clouts in the top of the ninth to overcome a 7-4 deficit. With such a resounding success, the Field of Dreams game will be held again in 2022.

•Glennis Scott and Bob Thompson, two of Manitoba’s top pitchers in their day, were guides for McPhail Travel and their tour bus stopped at the original

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Field of Dreams. Some ladies had bought a softball and a bat and wanted to have a game of catch and a brief game which the tour guides obliged. This whole event was played during a drizzle, but the passengers could say that they had played ball on the original Field of Dreams. Are there any of McPhail’s tourists who recall that event?

•The Wings to War project, located on the west side of the Carberry Mu-

seum, has been made possible by the financial support of the Carberry & Area Community Foundation, the Town of Carberry, the Carberry Legion, and the RM of North CypressLangford.

Some of the special guests for the opening include MP Dan Mazier, MLA Eileen Clarke, and Stephen Hayter of the Brandon Commonwealth Museum. The official opening will take place Saturday, Sept. 11 at 1:00 pm.

There is a 40 page history of the Carberry training base in the local Museum.

•Heather Stefanson, deputy premier, has announced that she will be the first competitor for the premier’s position. She is supported by 24 present MLAs and has stated that, if elected, her first change would be to repeal Bill 64, the Education Review Act. •Esme (8) and Beaudette (5) Cassan, granddaughters of Peggy and the late Dan McPherson, set up a lemonade stand during a recent sweltering day in Carberry. They raised over $100 which was donated to the local food cupboard.

Congratulations to these young ladies!

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Special Appointments Available neepawaincometax@gmail.com 491 Mountain Ave. Neepawa 204-476-3020 Carberry & Area Community Foundation is accepting applications for grants to worthy local non-profit organizations.

All applicants must have registered charity status or be associated with an organization which has such a status.

Applications will be accepted by MAIL or EMAIL until September 15, 2021 at 4:00 PM SHARP. A decision will be made by October 31, 2021 CACF accepts donations for various funds, with the interest generated being dispersed to help promote and enhance development in the areas of agriculture, arts, culture, education, environment, health, heritage, recreation and activities for seniors.

For more information, please email CACF Executive Director Brianna Renwick at grants@carberrycommunityfoundation.com

Application forms and guidelines can be downloaded from

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Classifieds Obituary Wynne Butcher Robinson Jan.3, 1921-June 19, 2021

Youngest daughter, predeceased by Mr. William Joseph and Wilhe ”mina” McIntosh Butcher.

Pioneer family of the Wattsview District, Birtle Manitoba. Wynne was predeceased by brothers Joe, George, Fred and sister Nel. Wynne was raised on the Century farm neighbouring her “Oxford Rural” one room school and “Birtle High School”. Stories of Mina’s nursed doe bringing her new fawn(s) each Spring.

Chose a career in Nursing 1943 Grad, entered Public Health and branched into Outpost Nursing in St. Pierre, Manitoba.

Wynne married Walter Hollamby Robinson of Kamloops in 1947, who passed away in 1993, and Wynne continued her family, gardening, singing, crafting goals fulfillingly until her death.

She is survived by son Wayne (Lesley Davidson) of Parksville and grandchildren Kendra, of Vancouver, and Kurtis, of Kamloops.

Also, daughter Tanyse Billas, son-in-law Robert Starcevich, and grandchildren Lauren and Robert Junior Starcevich of BC. We hope to share some stories and an “1890” treasure, 3:30 pm, Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Birtle Park.

THE PRAIRIE CALLS Once more - I’d like to be a prairie child young and strong.

Freckled face, not a trace of anything that might be wrong.

Once more - Would God grant me a prairie spring, shimmering new earthy smells, pale bluebells, all the morning bright with dew.

Once more - I’d like to see a prairie storm go rolling by.

Summer haze, barefoot days and look a gopher in the eye.

Once More - Let me be free to jump on leaves, red and bright, see harvest moon, hear autumn loon and departing geese in the night.

But now there is an entry - The winter of my life has come. My weary soul, has one goal, lay me down, where I’m from – THE PRAIRIE. Wynne wrote this for her brother, Joe Butcher in his final days. They included it in his obituary. Joe loved to roam on the Wattsview Plains and shoot gophers.

Now all spirits may roam together.

Wynne Butcher Robinson 2021

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Olga Code will celebrate her 100th birthday with a come and go tea at the Neepawa United Church, Saturday, Sept. 4, between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm.

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Obituary Leonard Paul Paramor June 3, 1941 – August 15, 2021

Leonard passed away on the afternoon of August 15, 2021 at the Neepawa Hospital, at the age of 80. He was born to parents John and Gertrude (Ma) on the farm near Woodlands, MB. Leonard was predeceased by his parents; brothers Walter (Velma), Lawrence (Pearl and Gib), Ed (Ardyth), Gordie (Carol) and sisters Evelyn (Bill) and Bonnie (Dave). He is survived by his wife Cleo, step-children: Ron Brodie (Susan), Lynn Boyd (Lane), Ben Brodie, Jackie Paramor (John) and Deb Thorkelsson (Kent); and by sister-in-law Velma Paramor and brother-in-law Dave Baskerville. Leonard also had 10 grand children, 11 great grand children and numerous nieces and nephews.

Leonard attended schools in Woodlands, Glenholm and Arden, graduating in 1959. He was a voracious reader and continued to learn for his whole life. He made the decision to stay on the farm and help his father and then expanded his farm holdings, and continued farming in some form for many years. Leonard also gained a second career by earning his journeyman welders certificate, graduating from Keewatin College. Leonard would continue to weld until his retirement. A few of his proud achievements are helping build the Lansdowne Centennial Park sign, the swinging bridge pillars, the Arden sign by the Millenium Crocus, as well as the World’s Largest Crocus itself.

In 2000, Leonard and Cleo decided to buy and operate McCamis store in Arden. He really enjoyed discussing the issues of the day with all his customers until he truly retired in 2013. During this time, Leonard also ran and was elected as a councillor in the R.M. of Lansdowne for 3 terms. Among his accomplishments was helping install a water and sewer system in Arden, which was quite satisfying to him. Politics was Leonard’s passion and he was able to argue with anyone who did not share his point of view. One of his favourite pastimes was to write letters to the editors of many newspapers (particularly the Neepawa Banner & Press). His opinion and feelings were always honest, and he was always willing to share his opinion with everyone.

In his retirement, Leonard spent a lot of time in his garden and many, many hours at the Arden Seniors Crocus Club. Many cups of coffee, followed many discussions with good friends.

Friends and family were what Leonard loved most. He made friends with everyone who came in to his presence, and definitely left an impression with them. Mostly for the better.

A memorial service was held on Tuesday, August 24 at 2:00 p.m. at Lansdowne Centennial Park, followed by a small family graveside service at Lansdowne Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to your charity of choice would be appreciated.

Leonard was a loving and caring son, husband and father. He would do anything for those he cared about.

The family wish to thank everyone for their friendship and support given to Leonard throughout his life. Your love and remembrance are appreciated.

Clifford Thomas Finnimore

On the evening of August 16th, 2021, Clifford Thomas Finnimore drew his last breath, surrounded by the love of friends and family at the Carberry Personal Care Home.

Cliff had come to live in Carberry ten months earlier, to be as close to home as possible and right down the hall from his friend Howard. And, while the pandemic created worry and set all of us into a holding pattern, Cliff never felt too lonely.

He was convinced that Darrell was nearly always present.

During each fancy video call beamed out over Susan’s phone, he would shake his head in awe and gratitude. In his last days, phone calls and letters brought comfort. Each message was received. Acknowledged with a squeeze and wink. Every precious visit with friends and family brought a flood of memories, laughter, and love into the room.

In Neepawa, his door was always open. Coffee, toffee, and jokes always at the ready... When you walked into his home, Cliff met you with a smile and a hug. Stay for any length of time and he’d have you laughing until you cried, crying until you felt better, playing crib until you were tired of losing, and eating until you were stuffed. Then, he’d offer you more coffee. When you left, you returned the hug and a smile he gave you on the way in. You could always come back for more.

A conversation with Cliff could last a long time. He was seldom caught without words. He made a special effort to listen. You got his undivided attention. He cared deeply for people in his life. He was a Westman. Driving around gave him joy and he spread his curiosity about small-town life and news far and wide. He struck up conversations with strangers to learn about their experiences, often asking if they knew a good place for coffee.

Clifford worked hard all of his life. He was born January 7th, 1929 to Louise and Albert Finnimore, who had emigrated from England. The untimely deaths of his older siblings Kate and Leonard were devastating losses to the whole family. Young Cliff was quick to find ways to contribute

to the household and he helped his brothers and sisters celebrate the simple joys in life. He loved working with horses, helping neighbours, and working the land. When he left the farm, he traveled throughout Manitoba, honing skills in various trades. By the late ‘50s he settled in Transcona with his young bride, Jeannie, ready to start a family. In time, they welcomed three boys. Whenever he wasn’t working, Cliff got the kids to hockey, baseball, took them camping, and ran a Scout troop. Life as a single parent didn’t lighten his schedule.

For forty-plus years, Cliff, or CT as he was often called, worked at CN Rail, where he made many life-long friends.

He loved to explore nature. Often walking around with binoculars strung around his neck ready to catch a glimpse of some creature in flight or furrow. He was most at peace when his feet were on the ground and his hands in the soil.

He was in heaven with his foot on the accelerator and his hands on the wheel.

He met “Jay” at a dance. They shared a mutual appreciation for music and loved to go out dancing. Encouraging each other in provincial bowling leagues brought them a lot of joy.

They also shared a mutual appreciation for a small black poodle. Missy went everywhere with them. Before and long after retirement, they visited friends and family across Canada and explored new places.

Returning back home to Neepawa was part of their adventure together. Cliff looked forward to camping on the shore of Sandy Lake, fall suppers, time in the woodshop, more nature walks… and coffee visits.

He was predeceased by his wife Jean, brothers Leonard, Harry and Bryan, and sister Kate.

Cliff is survived by his sister Evelyn Harper (Ivan), his sons, Leonard (Brenda), Larry (Dayle), and Darrell (Ashlyn), grandchildren Vanessa, Brynn (Kevin) and Candace (Brian), great-grandchildren; Dylan, Brooklynn, Jaden, Easton, and Keegan, his step-children Dave, Stephen, Lennea and Joanne (Larry) and all of their children; Adam, Erin, Stevie, Jennifer, Season, Adam, Sabrina, Jennifer, Mark, and Theresa.

White’s Funeral Home – in care of arrangements. www.whitesfh.ca

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Expressive Dance with Crystal. Dance classes for 2 yrs and up, Itsy Bitsy Yoga - infant up to toddler. Adult and boys classes offered. Jazz/ hiphop, Tap, Contemporary, Highland, Celtic Irish, Theatrics, Ballet, Couples Dance, Stretch class, Belly dance, Jigging and the Charleston. Fall registration starts Wednesday, Sept 1, 4 - 8 pm, outside studio, rain or shine. For further info contact Crystal 204-867-2446 or 204867-3561.

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Dickson Farms Ventures Ltd. Seasonal Work. Sorters/ Pickers needed for 2021 Potato Harvest. We are located 5 minutes from the Town of Carberry. Harvest to start the second week of September for approximately 3-4 weeks.

Please contact Pat for more details. 204-834-2534 or 204-476-0487 _____________________ Drivers wanted for upcoming potato harvest, 3-4 weeks.

Class 1 is an asset but not required. Contact Trent by call or text (204) 476-6633. _____________________ Wanted cook, specializing in Asian food. Call 204951-7341

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1883-1993 framed Beautiful Plains County Court Building centennial plate. Very nice condition. $20 Located in Neepawa at 243 Hamilton Street at the Hamilton Street Emporium. Call or text 204476-6214. ______________________ 2 inch tie down strap. Hope somebody can use it, only have one. $5 Located in downtown Neepawa at the Hamilton Street Emporium at 243 Hamilton Street. Call or text 204-476-6214 ______________________ 8 x 10 inch Catelleya orchid print by Rochelle Salzer. No longer available from artist on-line. Very colourful picture. $20. Call or text 204-476-6214.

Located in Neepawa at 243 Hamilton Street, the Hamilton Street Emporium. ______________________ Black and Decker jig saw, works. $5 Located at 243 Hamilton Street in downtown Neepawa. Call or text 204476-6214.

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About 12 safety vests in good to excellent condition. Three are CPR. Most are in excellent condition. $10 each. Oops!

Wife says that's too high.

Ok-$5 choice. Located in Neepawa at 243 Hamilton St. at Hamilton Street Emporium.

Call or text 204-476-6214. ______________________ Elvis Blue Christmas LP album, sealed, never played.

Asking $50 OBO which is much less than other on-line listings. Located in Neepawa at 243 Hamilton Street at the Hamilton Street Emporium.

Call or text 204-476-6214. ______________________ Ice tongs I think, about 14 inches long, could be used for logging too I guess. Not sure what to ask so make me a reasonable offer if you can use them. Located in downtown Neepawa at the Hamilton Street Emporium at 243 Hamilton Street. Call or text 204-476-6214. ______________________ IRENE PATTERSON ORIGINAL LEAF PAINTING “1996“ FRAMED 12.5X10.5 $10. Located in Neepawa at 243 Hamilton Street at the Hamilton Street Emporium.

Call or text 204-476-6214. ______________________ Lovely Ducks Unlimited framed print. $30 Located in Neepawa at 243 Hamilton Street at the Hamilton Street Emporium. Call or text 204476-6214. ______________________ Nice blue lawn chair umbrella that can clamp to a lawn chair.

Located in Neepawa. $15. Call or text 204-476-6214. ______________________ Oak dining room table and china cabinet. Table with two leaves, 6 chairs, china cabinet.

Asking $700 OBO. Also willing to sell table and chairs separately. Open to offers. Located in Neepawa at 243 Hamilton Street at the Hamilton Street Emporium. Call or text 204476-6214. ______________________ Older welder helmet, two small cracks is face shield. $5.

Located at 243 Hamilton Street in downtown Neepawa. Call or text 204-476-6214. ______________________ Original oil painting by Phyllis Bell- Neepawa artist. First picture 15x12 inches, Second picture 9x11 inches. $10 each. Located in Neepawa at 243 Hamilton Street at the Hamilton Street Emporium.

Call or text 204-476-6214. ______________________ Original vintage watercolor and ink. Rue St. Paul, Montreal. By artist LAZO. 19.5X15 inches, $10 Located in Neepawa at 243 Hamilton Street at the Hamilton Street Emporium.

Call or text 204-476-6214. ______________________ Quite rare toy Remo Bulldog tank, not complete but priced well under on-line asking prices. $25 Located in Neepawa at 243 Hamilton Street at the Hamilton Street Emporium.

Call or text 204-476-6214. ______________________ Skil saw, works. Located at 243 Hamilton Street in downtown Neepawa. Call or text 204476-6214. ______________________ Two Black and Decker jig saw.

Need repairs. $5 for both.

Located at 243 Hamilton Street in downtown Neepawa. Call or text 204-476-6214. ______________________ Two model airplane kits.$10 each. Located in Neepawa at 243 Hamilton Street at the Hamilton Street Emporium.

Call or text 204-476-6214 ______________________ _Very nice end table with plate glass top. 13 inches x 23 inches x 18 inches high. Our antiques and collectibles advisor says it is worth $80-$120 but we are willing to sell it for $60. Located in Neepawa at 243 Hamilton Street at the Hamilton Street Emporium. Call or text 204476-6214.

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In Memory IN LOVING MEMORY OF

BILL ROSS July 17, 1930 August 23, 2020 We miss you from your family

Announcement A Celebration of Life for

George Duncan Hazelwood

will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Neepawa Legion Hall 425 Brown Avenue in Neepawa, MB Masks are recommended

Thank You CARD OF THANKS We, the family of Edna Single, express our thanks to those who by your presence and prayers, supported us upon the recent death of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister.

Thank you for the many visits, cards, flowers, and food that we received and for the donations made to Christ Lutheran Church and other charities in memory of Edna. Your kindness and compassion made this difficult time a bit easier for us. Thank you to Jim and Hilde Vickers for your friendship and meaningful celebration of Edna’s life and we thank the staff of Country Meadows for their care of Edna while a resident. To all, your acts of concern will long be remembered.

The family of Edna Single

Notice MUNICIPALITY OF GLENELLA - LANSDOWNE PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING GENERAL BORROWING BYLAW 3/2021 TO PAY FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIRETRUCK The Council of the Municipality of Glenella – Lansdowne at a Regular Meeting in the Glenella Community Hall located at 100 Ray Street in Glenella on September 9th, 2021 at 9:30 am will consider the following proposal to borrow $125,319.01 (borrowing bylaw no. 3/2021) to pay for: The purchase of a 2011 Freightliner M2 S/A Fire Suppression Truck The total cost of the firetruck is $155,319.01 to be funded as follows: $30,000 from the Fire Reserve; and $125,319.01 to be funded by borrowing The borrowing will be repaid over ten years at an interest rate of Prime - .50 % per year, which is currently 2.45% The annual repayment amount will be no more than $16,231.73 to be levied annually as part of the general municipal levy.

Copies of the proposal to borrow are available at the municipal office at 50 Main Street N, in Glenella and on the municipal website at: www.glenella.ca Dated this 23rd day of August, A.D. 2021 Wendy Wutzke, BSc, CMMA Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of Glenella - Lansdowne

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Notice PUBLIC NOTICE

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ROSEDALE

BOARD OF REVISION

Public notice is hereby given that the 2022 Assessment Roll of the Rural Municipality of Rosedale will be delivered to the Municipal Office at 282 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, MB, on or before September 3, 2021 and will be open for inspection during regular business hours.

Applications for revision may be in accordance with sections 42 and 43 of the Municipal Assessment Act APPLICATION FOR REVISION: 42(1) A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgage in possession of property under section 114(1) of The Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay taxes on the property, or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to: a) liability to taxation; b) amount of an assessed value; c) classification of property; or d) a refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13(2).

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: 43(1) An application for revision must: a) be made in writing; b) set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which a revision is sought; c) state the grounds on which the application is based; and d) be filed by: (i) delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office indicated in the public notice given under subsection 41(2), or (ii) serving it upon the secretary, at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board as indicated in public notice.

The Board of Revision will sit on Friday, October 8, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers of the Rural Municipality of Rosedale to hear applications.

Applications for revision must be received by the Secretary of the Board by 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021.

Dated this 27th day of August 2021 Kara Sylvester, Secretary Board of Revision Box 100 Neepawa, Manitoba R0J 1H0

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF CARBERRY

BOARD OF REVISION

Public notice is hereby given that the 2022 Preliminary Assessment Roll for the Town of Carberry has been delivered to the Town Office at 316 Fourth Avenue, Carberry, Manitoba and is open for public inspection during regular business hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Applications for revision may be made in accordance with sections 42 and 43 of The Assessment Act: APPLICATION FOR REVISION 42(1) A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property under Section 114(1) of The Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay the taxes on the property, or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to; (a) liability to taxation; (b) amount of an assessed value; (c) classification of property, or (d) a refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13(2).

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 43(1) An application for revision must: (a) be made in writing; (b) set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which a revision is sought; (c) state the grounds on which the application is based; and (d) be filed by (i) delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office indicated in the public notice given under subsection 41(2), or (ii) serving it upon the secretary at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board as indicated in public notice.

The Board of Revision will sit on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 7:00 pm. in the Council Chambers of the Town of Carberry to hear applications.

The deadline for receipt of applications by the Secretary of the Board is 4:30 pm, Monday, September 27th, 2021.

Dated at Carberry, MB, this 16th day of August 2021.

Grady Stephenson, Secretary Board of Revision - Town of Carberry Box 130, Carberry, MB R0K 0H0 Ph. 204-834-6600

Designated as Lot 11 Block 4 Range 27 Asking Price $1,000.00 Contact Bonnie McPhee at (952) 237-9023

Notice PUBLIC NOTICE

MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH CYPRESS-LANGFORD

BOARD OF REVISION

Public notice is hereby given that the 2022 Preliminary Assessment Roll for the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford has been delivered to the Municipal Office at 316 Fourth Avenue, Carberry, Manitoba and is open for public inspection during regular business hours. Applications for revision may be made in accordance with sections 42 and 43 of The Assessment Act: APPLICATION FOR REVISION 42(1) A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property under Section 114(1) of The Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay the taxes on the property, or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to; (a) liability to taxation; (b) amount of an assessed value; (c) classification of property, or (d) a refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13(2).

Application Requirements 43(1) An application for revision must: (a) be made in writing; (b) set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which a revision is sought; (c) state the grounds on which the application is based; and (d) be filed by (i) delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office indicated in the public notice given under subsection 41(2), or (ii) serving it upon the secretary at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board as indicated in public notice.

The Board of Revision will sit on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford to hear applications.

The final date on which applications must be received by the Secretary of the Board is Monday, September 27th, 2021.

Dated this 25th day of August 2021 Trish Fraser – Secretary Board of Revision Municipality of North Cypress-Langford Box 220, Carberry, MB R0K 0H0 Ph. 204-834-6600

MUNICIPALITY OF McCREARY

BOARD OF REVISION

Public Notice is hereby given that the 2022 Preliminary Assessment Roll for the Municipality of McCreary has been delivered to the Municipal Office at 432 First Avenue, McCreary, Manitoba, and will be open for public inspection during regular business hours, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Applications for revision may be made in accordance with Sections 42(1) and 43(1) of The Municipal Assessment Act: APPLICATION FOR REVISION: 42(1) A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property under subsection 114(1) of The Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay the taxes on the property, the authorized agent of the person, mortgagee or occupier, or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to the following matters: a) Liability to taxation; b) Amount of an assessed value; c) Classification of property; d) A refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13(2).

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: 43(1) An application for revision must: a) Be made in writing; b) Set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which a revision is sought; c) Set out which of the matters referred to in subsection 42(1) are at issue, and the grounds for each of those matters; and d) Be filed by: i) Delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office indicated in the public notice given under subsection 41(2), or; ii) Serving it upon the secretary; at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board as indicated in the public notice.

The Board of Revision will sit to hear applications on October 13, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipality of McCreary.

The deadline for receipt of applications by the Secretary of the Board is 4:00 p.m. on Monday, September 27, 2021 at the address given below.

DATED this 19th day of August, 2021.

Lorna French, Secretary Board of Revision – Municipality of McCreary P. O. Box 338 - 432 First Avenue McCREARY, MB R0J 1B0 Telephone: 1 (204) 835-2309 municipality@mccreay.ca

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Grocery Manager - Minnedosa Food Store Heritage Co-op is hiring a full time Grocery Manager at our Food Store in Minnedosa, MB. If you are interested in joining our team, visit our website and click on Careers-Join Our Team! www.heritagecoop.ca Process close date: September 3, 2021

is inviting applications for both Heart of House (Kitchen) and Front of House positions.

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Notice MUNICIPALITY OF GLENELLA-LANSDOWNE REQUEST FOR QUOTE MUNICIPAL SHOP The Municipality of Glenella – Lansdowne is accepting tenders for the construction of a 64’x90’ new Municipal Shop in Arden. Pricing for both the wood construction and concrete must be supplied.

Further details are available at either Municipal Offices in Glenella or Arden, or by phoning 204-352-4281.

A Non-Profit Organization with a Mandate to Provide Services to Adults with Intellectual Disabilities.

Applications are currently being accepted for selfmotivated persons to join our team of Direct Service Workers.

The successful candidates will be committed to the goals and objectives of the organization and supportive of its programs and services.

Shifts are available in Day Program (Monday – Friday day hours) and Residential (days, evenings, weekends, overnights).

Qualifications: - Grade 12 or equivalent - Excellent English communication skills - Valid Driver’s License with clean Driving Record - Experience working with adults with developmental/ physical disabilities an asset Employment is subject to a Criminal Records Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check, and valid First Aid/CPR certification. Successful candidates will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Please submit your resume and any questions you may have to: Human Resources Director Box 1149 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Email: jmiddleton@touchwoodpark.ca

Dated this 20th day of August, A.D. 2021 Wendy Wutzke, BSc, CMMA Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of Glenella - Lansdowne Box 10 Glenella, MB R0J 0V0

Assessed Value

Amount of Arrears & Costs for Which Property May be Offered for Sale

111000

AT CLANWILLIAM AND BEING: LOTS 11 AND 12 BLOCK 6 PLAN L -$1,300 391 NLTO IN SE 1/4 13-16-18 AND SW 1/4 18-16-17 WPM - 11/126-391, CLANWILLIAM

$14,486.43

154900

ALL THAT PART OF THE SOUTH EAST QUARTER OF SECTION L -$16,500 THREE IN TOWNSHIP SIXTEEN AND RANGE SEVENTEEN WEST OF THE PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN MANITOBA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS; COMMENCING AT THE NORTH EAST CORNER OF SAID QUARTER SECTION THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY THEREOF TWO HUNDRED AND SEVEN FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY AND PARALLEL WITH THE EASTERN BOUNDARY OF SAID QUARTER SECTION TWO HUNDRED AND SEVEN AND ONE HALF FEET, THENCE EASTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE SAID NORTHERN BOUNDARY TWO HUNDRED AND SEVEN FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE EASTERN BOUNDARY OF SAID QUARTER SECTION; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE SAID EASTERN BOUNDARY TWO HUNDRED AND SEVEN AND ONE HALF FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. - SE 3-16-17

$4,507.82

The tax sale is subject to the following terms and conditions with respect to each property: • The purchaser of the property will be responsible for any property taxes not yet due.

• The Municipality may exercise its right to set a reserve bid in the amount of the arrears and costs.

• If the purchaser intends to bid by proxy, a letter of authorization form must be presented prior to the start of the auction.

• The Municipality makes no representations or warranties whatsoever concerning the properties being sold.

• The successful purchaser must, at the time of the sale, make payment in cash, certified cheque or bank draft to the Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah as follows: i) The full purchase price if it is $10,000 or less; OR ii) If the purchase price is greater than $10,000, the purchaser must provide a non-refundable deposit in the amount of $10,000 and the balance of the purchase price must be paid within 20 days of the sale; AND iii) A fee in the amount $309.75 ($295 plus GST) for preparation of the transfer of title documents. The purchaser will be responsible for registering the transfer of title documents in the land titles office, including the registration costs.

• The risk for the property lies with the purchaser immediately following the auction.

• The purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant possession.

• If the property is non-residential property, the purchaser must pay GST to the Municipality or, if a GST registrant, provide a GST Declaration.

Dated this 20th day of August, 2021.

Managed by: Aaren Robertson Chief Administrative Officer Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah Phone: (204) 867-3282 Fax: (204) 867-1937

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Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is hiring

AGRO ADMINISTRATION CLERK

Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Pursuant to subsection 367(7) of The Municipal Act, notice is hereby given that unless the tax arrears for the designated year and costs in respect of the hereinafter described properties are paid in full to the Municipality prior to the commencement of the auction, the Municipality will on the 23rd day of September, 2021, at the hour of 1:00 PM, at Rural Municipality of MintoOdanah, 49 Main Street South, Minnedosa, Manitoba, proceed to sell by public auction the following described properties: Description

Gladstone, MB.

Sealed quotes marked “Municipal Shop” must be received prior to 12:00 pm noon, Wednesday, September 8th, 2021.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SALE OF LANDS FOR ARREARS OF TAXES RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MINTO-ODANAH

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

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

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

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

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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!

at our AGRO CENTRE in GLADSTONE, MB. Who we are: Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs We are looking for: An individual with the following qualifications: - Excellent customer service and organizational skills - Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, specifically, Excel, Work, and Outlook - Ability to learn new computer programs - Attention to detail - Strong communication skills, both orally and written with customers and staff - Capable of attaining high levels of production with minimum supervision - Must possess a minimum Class 5 Driver’s License Reporting directly to the Gladstone Agro Manager, duties will include, but not limited to; receptionist duties, customer service, inventory control, invoicing, cash-ups, deposits and other duties as assigned in accordance with the mission statement and policies or procedures of Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op.

We offer career advancement opportunities, competitive compensation, benefits package, company matched pension plan and learning/ development opportunities.

CLOSING DATE: August 27, 2021 Apply online at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs or contact us at g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop.com for more information or scan the QR Code to be directed to the job posting.

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

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

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Letter: Hog barns a topic that deserved to be heard attend. Topigs was allowed unrestricted time to give a presentation at the beginning and again at the end of each session, each time repeating their rhetoric.

In summary, they reminded the council that if the project was not approved in a timely fashion, it might be cancelled (by Topigs) and there were other municipalities who would “give their eye teeth” to have the hog barns.

At this hearing, many people spoke about the proximity of the barns to their homes and literally begged the council to relocate Site 1 barn to an area where people would not be so closely impacted.

Several people gave examples of alternate locations, which were still close enough to use the river water but, where there were no homes nearby.

Those pleas have been ignored.

The meeting ended with an admonishment to those in attendance that we were not to speak with any of the councillors before a decision was made. I and others who attended the meeting left feeling very defeated. We felt that the council, who is elected by and responsible to the constituents, could have shown us that they at least heard and were sympathetic to our concerns.

An important question asked at this meeting pertained to the issue of water should we have several years of drought. In other words, where would the water required for the barns be sourced? Neither the Topigs’ reps nor the TRC could answer the question. There has been no run off for at least the last couple of years and with

water levels in the Grass River decreasing, this may prove to be a very serious and likely problem.

The meeting at which the decision was made by council to approve the hog barns was held on Aug. 6. This was advertised as a special meeting with no information given as to the topic. Those of us in the know recognized this as the meeting at which Topigs would be approved or denied.

Part of the discussion at that meeting (which can be viewed on YouTube) concerned the possible ramifications if Topigs’ application were denied. If denied, Topigs had the ability to appeal to the Municipal Board, which is also government appointed.

If the appeal were to go to the Municipal Board and was won by the applicant, the local council might lose their ability to place any stipulations on the applicant.

After a short discussion, Topigs’s application was approved by the council with a number of conditions, BUT Topigs still has the right to appeal to the Municipal Board.

The citizens have no such avenue of appeal. These are the rules set by our provincial government.

Even more important than the pollution, water and roads, is the human cost. The entire issue of the hog barns has caused great division, hard feelings and stress amongst the people in the community. This is no different than what has happened in other jurisdictions where large hog industry barns have been allowed.

There are eight residences and 35 people within three km of the barn at Site 1 and

Letter: A readership of clairvoyants, but you already knew that

I read the letter to the editor from Phillip Bode of Murillo, ON (Aug. 13 edition - Banner & Press) and I thought it was a well written, informative counter to the usual letter penned by John Feldsted. Last week, Robert Smith decides to launch a personal attack on Mr. Bode. Smith must be clairvoyant because he stated “he (Mr. Bode) was a rich liberal white man, who was distasteful and ignorant.” Then Smith starts ranting about “a sharp increase in disease and death rate in 5 – 10 years from COVID.” He is either a scientist or using his clairvoyant abilities again!

Then another rant about irresponsible drug makers making billions. I am not clairvoyant, so I don’t know what he is talking about. I hope it’s not the pharmaceutical companies whose hard work and large investments in extensive research that led to the COVID vaccine that is saving lives, maybe even Mr. Smith’s life, if he is vaccinated.

As I stated, I am not clairvoyant, but I can see myself and quite a few other voters not voting for Mr. Smith if he runs in any election.

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several more just outside that perimeter. Many of the people who live here are young people with new homes, people who plan to spend their lives and livelihood in the community where they grew up. It is unconscionable that they will have to endure the

stench and ill health effects of an industry who is allowed to set up without regard to the people who have lived here for generations, when it was quite possible to relocate the barn to an alternate site in the municipality.

But this is not the end —

you can be sure that once there is one hog barn in the RM of Westlake-Gladstone, there will be more, just as is the case in other municipalities in Southern Manitoba.

Arlene Walker, WestLake-Gladstone taxpayer

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Continued from Page A5 The TRC’s mandate is only to check off all the provincially required boxes and the community input was not even considered. Topigs was approved by the provincial government.

Next came the public Conditional use Hearings held at the RM Council level, one for each of the proposed sites, held consecutively, on July 8.

Fifteen of us were able to attend in person at Stride Hall in Gladstone, with the remaining people on ‘Zoom’. Those on Zoom heard very little of what was said in the hall except for the presentation by Topigs, which was apparently quite clear. I know of people who were signed up to speak but who could not access the link provided and therefore were not heard at all.

The council (minus one councillor, who was excused) and Reeve, representatives from Topigs as well as Way to Go consulting (hired by the RM) were in attendance.

Members of the TRC were present via zoom. I have never attended a meeting such as this….no word of welcome, no smiles from the councillors, a total adversarial atmosphere. People were invited to speak at the microphone.

After the first few people spoke, many were cut off and admonished by the Reeve (who chaired the meeting), that they could not speak on any topic that had already been mentioned twice. The topic may have been the same, but everyone deserved to be heard. In my opinion, this was pure intimidation and very disrespectful to the people who took the time to

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Cellular and internet An emotional electricity service woes

By Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press

A couple of weeks ago, I got a call from a person who was really upset about poor internet service and cell service.

I decided to put out a call for other people’s experiences with internet and cell services. Here is a sampling of what I received back.

• Cell service is poor at the best of times. Dead spots between Kenton and Hamiota and south of Kenton. Very frustrating!

• Many campgrounds provide WiFi passwords to campers when they come into the campground. My phone, being from work, the company discourages using a lot of data for personal activities, such as Facebook or streaming music, so no big deal if the campground has WiFi right?

What I have never understood is when my phone shows that I have full WiFi power, not one thing would work on my phone. Not even the regular operations of the phone like my email or texting. I had to turn the WiFi off in order to be able to use it! So no streaming my Amazon Unlimited Music (that I pay for separately as a modern day convenience), and no, or limited Facebook (let’s face it, we are all addicted to that one).

• Internet– a few short years ago, I paid for the top of the line that you could get from MTS in town. Today, we struggle to have two kids’ computers and the parents’ cells running of off that WiFi. And an interesting part of the last couple years that you didn’t mention– those farms and rural area kids that had to do the schooling from home and supposedly get an education from live videos? Not on a stormy winter day they didn’t…

• At the moment, I have mediocre service for about $70/ month. It's mostly slow, but I do get service most of the time.

• I used to have an MTS 4G internet stick, which was also slow, but better than dial up. Bell bought MTS and service at my location disappeared. I took up with Netset, and although other people had issues with them, I found them to be reasonably good.

Netset sold to Xplornet and service and wasn't too bad for a while. Then something changed and I couldn't get any internet response. A tech came out and said my service would have to be terminated– just like that (even though the tech was able to get me reconnected at that time). After a couple of weeks, the tech came and got my radio and no more service. I complained to the company, told them that I had no other service provider. They didn't seem to care.

Then I talked to an Xplornet salesman in New Brunswick, who set me up with a new account and eventually sent me a different tech. That tech actually got me up and running again, for which I was grateful. Now I have the mediocre service I mentioned previously, but at least I'm connected. It's a ridiculous situation, really.

• I had a Bell/MTS landline, cell and internet for years –it was terrible and they didn't give a --. It was expensive for what we got, then along came Inethome/Xplornet, it was better, but I still had Bell/MTS cell and landline. Telus came along when Bell had to unload some subscribers.

My Telus bill was $50/month less than Bell, plus better service. My Xplornet is quite slow, it's terrible in the evenings– they have a book full of excuses as to why that

happens. No other options until now. We have RFNow (more rural) and Valley Fibre (towns) plowing in fibre optic lines presently. As soon as they surfaced, Bell suddenly is plowing in cherry picked/denser populated area lines.

Hopefully, these fibre optic lines will be more reliable and faster, making it possible to conduct business in our rural settings.

• How bad is it, anyway? Good Service ( reader between Neepawa and Minnedosa).

• United States plays a huge role in the suppression of this technology. We need leaders in this country that are not in the pockets of this country.

Big Tech is a nasty business that needs to clean up its act. This technology is being used in all the wrong ways and it’s disgusting.

• I live in Kelwood. My internet is through Bell MTS because that's currently the only choice. When I lived in Winnipeg two years ago, I would never use Bell MTS or MTS before bought by Bell. The customer service is the worst across the board than any other company I've had to deal with.

• From a reader in southern Manitoba: I’m blessed with the best WiFi and internet service that I did not ever think my money could buy. In August 2018, Valley Fibre installed and turned on my WiFi at 150 mbps down and 60 mbps up going from Bell MTS at 3 mbps down and 0.3 mbps up. Unbelievable, yes, where before it took 15 minutes to upload a 2 mb image and send it via email, now I uploaded 50,000 images to my iCloud that evening. The speed went from 150/60 to 150/150, absolutely imperative for my blogging and journalism business. Recently 250/250 all for $94 a month, taxes included.

Very few hiccups. Of course, when my six grandchildren come for a sleepover, we can use as many devices YouTubing and gaming as we want, it does not slow down. A+++ I always use my iPhone 10s on WiFi and it comes on as I turn into my drive.

Cell service outside of my home is good to mediocre, to bad and non-existent. In parts of Winkler, the signal drops to zero, I drive to Winnipeg either #3 or #23 highways, the service drops off to one bar less. There is a stretch from Kane and west then going east to Sperling, where some days nothing and some days a little service.

• My cell is through Fido and I find it marginally better than some others. I worked for Fido briefly and learned how different providers share towers. We need more towers. We have value too. I use my phone to listen to music coming to Neepawa for work and going home. It always cuts out either side of Riding Mountain. I'm signed up for StarLink...here's hoping.

• My spouse and I have lived in Plumas for over 10 years.

Almost every year, I have contacted MTS (now Bell MTS) about the cell voice reception in the town of Plumas.

No-one can give me an answer when we will have cell voice reception.

In fact, I get told to drive out any direction 1/2 mile from Plumas for reception.

Not acceptable any longer when the Northern population of Manitoba has better reception than Plumas.

For higher internet speeds, I am told to upgrade my service to a higher speed at a higher cost.

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Leigh, on behalf of the Heie family, told the Banner & Press that everyone is deeply grateful for the support that Ride Like Ole has received here, across the country and the world.

“Ole would not be who he became without the year round, world wide trail community that became such a huge part of his life.

We are thankful to Valley Life Recreation for sharing his story and are so supportive of the incredible trail system they are building.

Ole would be so proud to be part of something that will benefit an entire community,” said Leigh. “The entire ride was filled with an emotional electricity that would make Ole proud.

As a family, it was a very emotional, yet healing day.

To have a group of seven riders (and then some as the ride went on)– some who knew each other, some who did not– support each other physically, mentally and emotionally through a tough 172 km mountain bike ride is amazing in itself. However, to add the support crews, the aid stations, the pilot vehicles, the cheerleaders, the families, the friends, community members, the strangers and support from people around the world all pull together to create a movement much bigger than

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Leigh Heie took to the front of the pack on Ole’s bike to lead the group as they neared finish line of their long, tough journey.

ourselves was something so incredibly special to be part of.”

In his final thoughts, Ternier said he hopes that this story inspires others, stating, “We hope this ride and through it, in learning who Ole was, inspires people to get outdoors, explore trails and live with the zest for life that Ole was so well known for. Whatever you do, go out and ride, run, ski, hike and live like Ole.” The VLR is continuing to work with the Heie family and the trail designer for the Squirrel Hills Trail Park to plan the best way to ensure Ole’s legacy lives on through the trail park.

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Producers will need to stretch out hay supplies

By Shawn Cabak Manitoba Agriculture

29 per cent in the top two categories.

your cows will thank you for it later.

USDA released its Aug. 1 Cattle on Feed report and it can be viewed as neutral, as July placements and marketings were in line with expectations. Cattle on feed inventories are seasonally declining and usually bottom in September. This is the second consecutive month that cattle on feed inventories have been below last year. Cattle on feed inventories totaled 11.1 million head, 1.7 per cent lower than last year but, two per cent larger than the fiveyear average. Aug. 1 cattle on feed inventories are the smallest since 2017.

Fed cattle marketings for the month of July were five per cent lower than last year.

There was one less marketing day this year versus last year. Placements for July were eight per cent lower than last year.

Forage and feed alternatives With hay crops down significantly, many cattle producers will be faced with a forage shortfall this winter.

Producers will have to consider a variety of alternatives to help stretch out the sparse hay supplies.

Annual crops, such as oats, barley, wheat, sorghum or millet can all be cut for greenfeed or silaged. The optimal time of harvesting cereals for greenfeed or silage is in the early to soft dough stage. At this stage, quality and yield is maximized. Corn stover, cereal or pea straw can be fed with cattle preferring oat or barley straw ahead of wheat. One year old straw is preferred even more by livestock. Grain, screenings and other alternatives (potatoes, veggies) can be a good source of energy for cattle. Certain precautions need to be taken with certain feeds, but the wonderful part of feeding a cow is she can digest almost anything.

When feeding a high fibre feed such as straw, adequate energy is required to avoid compaction. Grain should be fed to avoid this, the amount varying on the level of straw fed. If feeding screenings, be sure to test for ergot, which becomes concentrated in the screenings.

Cattle can tolerate higher fusarium levels in the grain, so grain unsuitable for hogs works well for cattle. Turf type perennial rye grass straw can be reasonable quality, as long as the endophyte levels are monitored.

A lot of different feeds can be fed to cattle if the rations are properly balanced. It may take some feed testing and a bit of extra work, but

Beware of nitrates in greenfeed Annual forages including oats, barley, millet and sorghum are susceptible to nitrate accumulation if stressed prior to harvest.

This stress can be from a variety of factors, such as drought, frost or hail, and depends on the severity.

High soil nitrate levels can

U.S. crop conditions off of 2020 As of Aug. 23, 60 per cent of corn acres were rated in good or excellent condition, compared to 64 per cent last year. Eighty-five per cent of the corn was in the dough stage, four points ahead of the five-year average.

This week’s 56 per cent of soybeans in the good or excellent categories is 13 percentage points behind 2020. At 88 per cent setting pod, the crop is one percentage point ahead of the five-year average.

Spring cereal harvest is all ahead of last year with 77 per cent of the wheat, 87 per cent of the oats and 72 per cent of the barley in the bin. This is 22, six and nine percentage points ahead of last year respectively.

Pasture and range is slightly better than 2020, at

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result in higher nitrate accumulation in the plant. A light frost that doesn’t kill the plant shouldn’t increase nitrate levels if plants resume growth in a day or two. As long as plant leaves can continue to photosynthesize, the nitrates will be used up by the plant. A killing frost or severe drought will cause nitrates to build up and requires immediate cutting of the plant to prevent nitrate accumulation.

Perennial forages, such as alfalfa, are at a very low risk of high nitrates building up.

With drought stress already causing nitrates to show up in this year’s annual, forages producers should test their feed. Therefore, they will know how to manage and safely feed it to their livestock. Even if nitrates are present in the feed, it can be fed as long as it is kept at a safe level by blending it down.

For more information, contact the Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development office in Portage at 239-3352 or shawn. cabak@gov.mb.ca

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Harvest of a good crop was well underway for the Evans family back in August 2020. Inset: Avery and Cam Evans, with supervision, stand atop their Seed Hawk. The youngsters were providing the family with some extra helping hands to get the job done.

Top up planned for Federal AgriRecovery funding $500 million+ to support farmers facing extreme weather

Submitted Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Livestock producers affected by this year’s drought conditions are able to access some additional help. On Sunday, Aug. 15, federal ag minister Marie Claude Bibeau announced a $400 million increase for the AgriRecovery fund, on top of an additional $100 million announced earlier this month.

The fund covers eligible extraordinary costs for agricultural producers to recover from natural disasters.

“Our government is doing everything it can to support farm families so they can get through these challenges today and be better positioned for a sustainable future.

Today’s commitment of up to half a billion dollars shows we stand ready to contribute our share toward AgriRecovery programs with the provinces. We are united in our goal of ensuring that farmers are fully supported through this crisis,” said Bibeau.

AgriRecovery is a federal-provincial-territorial disaster

relief framework that works with Business Risk Management (BRM) programs to help ag producers recover from natural disasters.

So far, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario have all announced provincial commitments under the AgriRecovery Framework totalling up to $322 million.

Manitoba’s commitment has been confirmed at $62 million. Alberta has announced a commitment of $136 million, Saskatchewan’s share equals $119 million and Ontario has committed $5 million. An AgriRecovery assessment for British Columbia is underway, but details of its provincial funding commitment have not yet been announced.

Using the 60-40 cost-shared basis, as outlined under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, the federal share would be up to $482.5 million, not including British Columbia’s planned program.

The final federal funding amounts will be for eligible extraordinary costs and will be determined once the joint assessments and program developments are completed. serving

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Hot, dry years on record in 1936 and 1961

A look back through Neepawa Press archives at other historic drought years

By Casper Wehrhahn Farmers’ Advocate Farmers in Manitoba have had to face drought conditions long before 2021. A recent search through past issues of the Neepawa Press revealed similar times in the years 1936 and 1961. Below are some of the entries related to the hot, dry summers of those times.

Friday, July 3, 1936: June ended this year as the coolest and driest in Manitoba for 36 years.

Tuesday, July 7, 1936: Hot, dry weather and lack of rain tolled heavily on the wheat crop in the southern prairies last week. Rain was urgent to save the crops in the district near the border.

The thermometer registered 106 in the shade in Winnipeg Tuesday, the highest on record. In 1886, the record was 103 degrees.

The 106 was the highest in Canada for that day.

Tuesday, July 14, 1936: Seventeen persons died and 21 were sent to hospital in the Winnipeg district Saturday and Sunday as a result of heat prostration.

Deaths from heat in the U.S. have reached 982.

Without doubt, the weather established a record in this district last week. The heat wave started Sunday, July 4, and each succeeding day during the week was hotter than the previous one, coming to a climax Saturday when local reliable thermometers registered up to 106 degrees in the shade. All crops were badly scorched, but a good rain would revive them wonderfully. Otherwise, the yield in this district will be much less than anticipated earlier in the season.

Friday, July 17, 1936: Forest fires are raging in Ontario due to the dry weather and many communities and timber lands are in danger.

Riding Mountain: The district has been suffering the worst heat wave and drought in years. Crops on ridges or shale are almost ruined, but those on lower ground will be saved, if it rains soon.

Tuesday, July 28, 1936: Drought losses in Ontario are estimated

spontaneous combustion, but others note at $25,000,000.

A 17-year-old youth in Sudbury, Ont., has that there was thunder activity in the area been sent to jail for two years for starting for- that day, and suspect lightning. est fires in order to get a job fighting them.

Tuesday, Aug. 8, 1961: For the second time of the summer season, Friday, Aug. 4, 1961: The heat wave which has prevailed this miserable weather marred the big holiday week, starting with a high of 86 on Monday, gymkhana attraction sponsored by the is expected to continue through the weekend. Beautiful Plains Agricultural Society here Today, Friday, is slightly cooler than yes- Monday. It was estimated that about 800 terday, when the mercury reached a seasonal patrons passed through the turnstiles at high of 95, but prospects are that Saturday the Fair Grounds, but the crowd no doubt will be just as hot again, and might possibly would have been more than doubled if the weatherman had come up with a fine day. set a new record high for the summer.

Note: Using the conversion formula for Fahrenheit The hot, stifling weather, with high winds to Celcius, which is (ºF − 32) x 5/9 = ºC, this blowing up clouds of dust, made conditions puts the temperatures stated for this time at 30ºC decidedly unpleasant for the competitors and spectators alike. and 35ºC respectively.

Only eight days on which a measurable A series of coincidences produced three hay fires within a week for the brothers Arthur amount of rain fell, compared with a normal and Frank May, who farm adjoining quarter of more than twice that much, tells the dry sections of land in the Oberon district. De- tale of June and July even better than the total stroyed by fires were 2,000 bales, the box of amounts of precipitation recorded, which were not too far off average. a forage harvester and its load.

June, our driest month, had measurable The first fire, which occurred in the loft of Frank May’s barn last week, was discovered amounts of rain on only three days, and in time to prevent any serious damage. A new traces on only four others. The total amount blower on his forage harvester had blown the measured was only .21 inch. This compares hay higher than expected and some of it had with 1.46 the year before and .95 two years ago for the same month. lodged near an electric lightbulb…

Weather officials were able to measure This was the only one of the three fires for which the cause is known– it is blamed on precipitation on five days during July, and there were traces on four others. Better the heat from the lighted bulb.

Tuesday afternoon of this week, about 5 than half an inch was recorded on July 12, p.m., a second fire occurred on the Frank May home farm just as they were returning from a distant field with a load of hay on the forage harvester.

It is suspected that a spark from the diesel tractor pulling the harvester may have been the cause. The fire was discovered just after arriving in the yard, but all that was saved was the chassis from the harvester. Both the hay and the box were burnt.

The following afternoon, about 3 p.m., smoke was noticed coming from a stack of hay bales on the Arthur May farm, immediately west of Frank’s.

Arthur was away from the farm at the time and the stack was enveloped in the flames before the neighbors could do anything. It was estimated that about 2,000 bales were destroyed in this fire.

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contributing to a total of 1.06 inches for the month. This compares with only .90 last year, but 1.76 the year before…

The high temperatures for the day reached the nineties four times in June and three in July. It was in the eighties a total of 25 times during the two months.

Almost 40 per cent of the farmers in the province, whose crop is insured this year with the Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation, have received adjustments to date, reports P. H. Ford, managing director of the corporation.

Of the 3,675 farmers insured this year, 1,450 have received adjustments on their crops to date. Most of the adjustments have been made on crops destroyed by drought, although insects and hail have also taken their toll, Mr. Ford says.

Tuesday, Aug. 22, 1961: No relief is in sight from the hot, dry weather and another torrid day is forecast for tomorrow, when temperatures are expected to reach 90 degrees.

Tuesday, Aug. 29, 1961: Straw burning, a poor practice at any time, indicates particularly bad judgement this year when farmers are facing the worst threat of soil erosion in 30 years…

Unless above average rainfalls occur during September, it is feared that wind erosion will be serious next spring.

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Tractor accidents, grain entrapment and injuries from ornery livestock are just some of the dangers agricultural workers face every day.

In fact, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health says agriculture is one of the most hazardous industries in North America.

In 2018, the agricultural industry had a rate of 21.4 deaths per 100,000 workers and each day, agricultural workers experienced 100 non-fatal, lost-work-time injuries.

Agricultural dangers are not limited to North America. In Ireland, farm accidents have increased by 13 per cent in the last five years and by 31 per cent in the last decade, according to a national survey of farm accidents conducted by the Teagasc National Farm Survey. Furthermore, 97 per cent of all farm accident victims required medical treatment.

Farms are dangerous places, and while carelessness can and does contribute to many incidents, accidents also take place during routine, seemingly safe activities. These farm safety guidelines can help lower the risk of injuries.

•Know farm equipment.

Read and follow all instructions in the equipment operation manuals. In addition, attend local farm safety workshops to learn more about specific equipment and products.

•Conduct routine safety checks. Look around buildings and grounds for obvious hazards, such as fire hazards and hazardous materials, including farm chemicals that are not stored correctly.

•Practice cleanliness. Maintain clean and neat work areas with tools stored properly and out of the way after use.

•Be mindful of your clothing and hair. Many accidents involve a power take-off system, or PTO, which is a common component of large rotary mowers, tractors and forage choppers.

Clothing can easily get caught in an engaged but unguarded PTO stub. It’s

easy for laces or coveralls to become wrapped around a spinning stub shaft. The PTO driveline and other protrusion points also can be dangerous if people do not pay attention.

•Use rollover protection structures. ROPS can be used on tractors and other equipment to prevent injuries. In addition, wear seat belts and employ other safety equipment as advised.

•Avoid extra passengers. It can be tempting to take the kids for a spin, but do not allow additional passengers to ride on agricultural equipment.

•Exercise caution when handling chemicals. Take extra precautions when handling any chemicals, including pesticides.

•Wear protective gear. Wear appropriate gear and equipment as outlined by NIOSH or the Mine Safety and Health Administration.

Make sure the skin, feet, ears, eyes and hands are protected at all times.

•Employ lock out/tag out control. This is a process where one can work on equipment only after every energy source has been controlled, such as hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and electrical, according to Rural Mutual Insurance Company. Turning off equipment and using certain controls or locks on devices can prevent equipment from restarting before it is safe to do so.

Farm safety should be a priority for owners, their families and employees so that agricultural injuries can be reduced.

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WHY WAIT? Province extends deadline for Benefical Management Practice Submitted Manitoba Agriculture The Manitoba government has extended the application deadline for Ag Action Manitoba- Assurance: Beneficial Management Practice (BMP 503) to Oct. 1 from Sept. 1, Agriculture and Resource Development Minister Ralph Eichler announced.

“As our dry weather continues, we are committed to ensuring that agricultural producers have options when it comes to dealing with this drought,” said Eichler.

“By extending this application deadline, we will ensure that more producers will be able to apply and get assistance when they need it most.”

The Ag Action Manitoba Program Assurance under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, helps agricultural producers protect ground and surface water sources that are essential to ensuring the health

of livestock and ground water sources.

To date, the province has received almost 100 applications for a total of $630,000 in funding for the Managing Livestock Access to Riparian Areas BMP. Items eligible for cost-shared funding include: •Water source development, constructing new or rehabilitating existing wells or dugouts; •Solar, wind or grid-powered alternative watering systems; •Permanent fencing to restrict livestock access to surface water and dugouts; and •Permanent pipeline development.

For information on how to apply, visit www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/environment/environmental-farm-plan/ assurance-bmp.html. For more information about managing dry conditions and other resources for producers, visit https://www. gov.mb.ca/agriculture/dry.html.

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Renovating old forage stands starts now

By Shawn Cabak Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development The time to start thinking about forage stand renovation is now. With the dry weather over the last three to four years, perennial forage production has suffered severely.

Not only are perennial forages much less moisture efficient than annual forages but the older hay fields that are now mostly grass were impacted by the dryness much more than the younger fields of alfalfa or alfalfa grass.

Once a field is less than 50 per cent alfalfa, the legume will no longer provide enough nitrogen (N) to meet the grass N requirements so commercial N will need to be applied. Plus phosphorous is required for the legume and potash if the soil is sandy/coarse textured. This is reason number one to renovate the stand. Reason number two is younger forage stands are higher yielding than older forage stands. Because of this Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) will insure younger forage stands that are less than four years of age at a higher amount.

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The Hay Disaster Benefit and Forage Restoration Benefit are included in both the Select and Basic Hay insurance programs.

If there is sufficient green growth this fall, spraying the old forage field prior to a frost with 2-2.5 litres of glyphosate/acre will result in good control of the existing forage stand. This will allow the sod to rot over the fall/winter for easier cultivation or direct seeding next spring. If the field had 25-50 percent alfalfa, plan to annually crop the field for one year before seeding back to alfalfa or an alfalfa/

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grass mixture. Alfalfa exudes a chemical into the soil which inhibits germination and vigor of alfalfa seedlings, so a break is required to allow the chemical to dissipate. Plus it is beneficial to annually crop at least one year between perennial forages to allow for land improvements (such as picking stones, drainage or levelling), break up any forage disease/insect cycles and to allow moisture rejuvenation.

After spraying in the fall with a glyphosate product, the stand can be hayed or grazed without any restrictions. Wait long enough (5-7 days) to allow proper translocation of the herbicide from the plant through to the roots for optimal herbicide efficacy.

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Funding is provided through the Managing Livestock Access to Riparian Areas beneficial management practice (BMP) under Ag Action Manitoba – Assurance. Eligible items include: •Water source development – constructing new or rehabilitating existing wells or dugouts;

Keystone Agricultural Producers outlines priorities for the next federal government Submitted KAP Media Release Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) is outlining its four priorities for the next federal government as the 44th Canadian federal election gets underway.

KAP is calling on the federal political parties to focus on four areas: business risk management programs to support producers, the role of producers as environmental stewards, economic development and public trust in agriculture.

“Improvements in these areas will be essential to the success of agriculture in Manitoba,” added Campbell. “KAP is ready to work with producers, farm organizations and all levels of government to ensure that agriculture remains sustainable and profitable.”

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Any projects for water source development occurring after April 1 are eligible. Projects will need to be assessed prior to approval, and may require additional components (e.g. fencing of the dugout, alternative watering systems, etc.) in order to meet the BMP criteria. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until Oct. 1. Applications can include retroactive expenses incurred as of April 1.

Upon project completion, applicants must submit proof of a valid Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) with their claim.

Workshops are scheduled from now until the beginning of November. Go to Province of Manitoba | agriculture Assurance: Beneficial Management Practices (gov.mb.ca) for more details.

Producers can receive funding of 50 per cent of eligible cost up to a maximum of $10,000. For more information contact the Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development office in Portage at 204-239-3353 or shawn.cabak@ gov.mb.ca Shawn Cabak is a Livestock & Forage Specialistfor Manitoba Agriculture & Resource Development based in Portage la Prairie.

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