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Community marks National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

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Neepawa marks National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

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From the steps of Parliament Hill to an open field in Neepawa and everywhere in between, all of Canada recently stopped to acknowledge and honour the victims and survivors of Canada’s residential school program.

Last week, several ceremonies were held across the country to mark the first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on Sept.

30. Neepawa was no exception with an event held on Wednesday, Sept. 29, next to Neepawa Area Collegiate (NACI).

“Welcome to a day of recognition for truth and reconciliation, which is recognized this week all across Canada,” noted ceremony presenter Wayne Jacobsen. “I’d like to begin by acknowledging that we are on Treaty Two territory, and that land on which we gather [today] is the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Oji-Cree, Assiniboine, Dakota and Dene people and of the Metis Nation.”

“We acknowledge the harms and the mistakes of the past and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with indigenous communities and in the spirit of reconciliation

and collaboration,” added Jacobsen.

Elder Darren Mousseau spoke next to the group of assembled NACI students and townsfolk, and chose to focus upon sharing his culture with those who may be unfamiliar with it. He explained the significances of the Pow Wow and variety of dances to the indigenous culture. Mousseau also expressed the importance for all of us to acknowledge and show respect for the Earth and for women. The majority of the presentations focused upon demonstrations of the traditional dances.

A positive response to the teachings There were two ceremonies held on the afternoon of Sept. 29 and were organized by the ArtsForward Cultural Centre, with additional support from the Town of Neepawa, Salvation Army and Rotary Club, just to name a few.

ArtsForward administrator Yvonne Sisley noted that the non-profit organization felt very strongly about acknowledging the occasion on a local level.

As for the event itself, the reason it was held a day before the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was because all schools would have been closed on Sept. 30. Local organizers

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The drum circle played and sang for each traditional dance demonstrated at the Truth and Reconciliation presentation at NACI.

decided to schedule the ceremony a day in advance to ensure students would be able to attend and learn from its teachings.

Sisley indicated that the response was very positive, as the students were immediately asking questions about and researching the information they had learned from the day. She added that the hope was that the youth would want to get the dialogue going and partake in the indigenous culture, and that’s exactly what they did. As well, Sisley was thankful for NACTV’s filming of the event and prompt editing and distribution of it to local schools, so that it

may serve as a teaching tool for those who were unable to attend in person.

As for the future of the ceremony, Sisley stated that ArtsForward is optimistic that it will be able to expand it in the coming years.

Earlier this year, the federal government declared Sept. 30 to be the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation to honour the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families and communities.

This is to be an annual occasion to reflect on the lives lost in the residential school system and honouring the First Nations, Metis and Inuit families of survivors.

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There are more restrictions on what unvaccinated individuals can do as of Tuesday, Oct. 5. The province announced new rules on Friday, Oct. 1, along with the move from Yellow (caution) to Orange (restricted) on Manitoba’s pandemic response system.

“Rising case counts and COVID-19 transmission in the province means we need to introduce new measures now to reduce the impact of a fourth wave of COVID-19 on our hospitals,” said Health and Seniors Care Minister Audrey Gordon. “Case counts and hospitalizations

are rising everywhere in Canada, and Manitoba is not immune. That is why we must be proactive now.”

The majority of the new public health orders will not directly affect fully vaccinated individuals, however, it

will restrict gatherings for those with unvaccinated people in attendance. The changes include: • Limiting private indoor gatherings for households to guests from one other household when any un-

vaccinated person who is eligible to be vaccinated is present on the property (even if the unvaccinated person lives at that location).

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One of the soldier dancers performing a “duck and dive” dance that symbolized how they would taunt enemy shooters during a battle.

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Rotary Book Sale returns after missed year

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Those looking for a good bargain on books don’t have much longer to wait. The Neepawa Rotary Club will be hosting their annual Used Book Sale from Oct. 20 to 23 at the UnitedAnglican Church Christian Education Centre (CEC).

While many things have had to be cancelled and put on hold over the past year, the club is glad that current health orders allow the sale to take place this year. “Last year, we had

to cancel our sale because of the pandemic, so our last book sale was April of 2019,” explained Murray Newton, one of the Rotarians involved in the event’s planning. With the current COVID-19 restrictions, the only requirement of potential shoppers is wearing a mask while at the sale.

Because they had been accepting donations before last year’s sale ended up being cancelled, Newton noted that they do have a large number of books to sell already. “Although we are not actively seeking more

book donations, if people want to drop off some books, they can call me at 476-2542 or drop them off with any Rotarian,” he added.

The book sale is one of Neepawa Rotary’s largest regular fundraisers, only surpassed by their annual TV auction. The club uses the money raised to support different projects and organizations within the community. The last book sale brought in over $3,500 and Newton noted that he hopes they will be able to surpass that in 2021.

In addition to the money

raised to help the community, the book sale also corresponds with two of Rotary’s main areas of focus. Literacy and caring for the environment are two of the seven important pillars of the Rotary Club and the sale covers those by not only promoting reading, but also encouraging the re-use of books that may otherwise have ended up in landfills.

This year’s Used Book Sale will be open from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesday, Oct. 20 to Friday, Oct. 22, and from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday, Oct. 23.

Kaleidoscope Concerts given green light Submitted Kaleidoscope Concert Series After cancelling all five shows last year due to the pandemic, Kaleidoscope is back in business. They are planning five shows this season, with the first show on Nov. 8.

For that concert, they will be hosting the Winnipeg band, Leaf Rapids, a group that was scheduled to perform last season. Advance tickets for the Leaf Rapids concert are now on sale at ArtsForward.

Board member Ron Nordstrom says they are keeping track of the provincial health orders and hope that all five concerts can go ahead as scheduled. He remarks, “Because we may have to cancel concerts due to changes in health restrictions, we are not offering season passes this year.

Tickets will be on sale approximately one month before each concert at ArtsForward. Current health orders allow for 100 per cent occupancy with all patrons fully vaccinated. Patrons will have their immunization cards scanned at the door. Without a valid card, we have no choice but to turn people away. Of course, health orders may change during our season.” Even though provincial health orders allow full occupancy, the Roxy Theatre or Kaleidoscope Concerts has the right to limit capacity as they see fit.

The Kaleidoscope Board has seen a number of changes during the pandemic. Long time board member and

president Val Jarema stepped down. Another veteran, Marg Wopnford, also decided to enjoy the show from the theatre seats and leave the organizing to others. Janet Husak, Carol Walker and Jim Danino also retired from the board. Dianne Nordstrom has taken over as president, as well as treasurer. Other new members include Dawn Birch and Lisa Adams. They join former board members Ron Nordstrom, Moira Woods and Sharon Smythe.

Kaleidoscope values the businesses who financially support the concert series. Sponsors for the 2020-21 season were all in place before the COVID-19 pandemic changed everyone’s lives. Kaleidoscope has extended all 2020-21 sponsorships to include the 2021-22 season. Rob Smith & Son is presenting all five concerts, while Gill & Schmall is sponsoring our first concert of the season.

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By Chad Carpenter

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Thanksgiving 2021

“I

n everything give thanks for this is the will of God. In everything give thanks for this is the will of God. In everything give thanks for this is the will of God. In Christ Jesus concerning you!”

The simple song above pretty much sums up what our attitude should be.

I stand to be corrected, but note that the song says “in everything,” not “for everything”. Feel free to correct me if I am wrong. I am not a deep student of Christianity, but the song to me means to maintain a thankful heart (and mouth) through all circumstances, rather than to be thankful for all our circumstances. Being thankful is something we can control and it sure helps to get us through stuff if we maintain a thankful heart.

Thanksgiving weekend has always been meaningful to me. As a child, it meant that the summer work was mostly done, the season changed and even though cold weather was on the way, life on the farm was bit easier. It meant my brother would be coming home and later his family, as well. It meant my uncle and aunt would be coming out from the city. It meant straw bale stacks, lots of garden produce and, oh yes, fire wood to haul into the house. Yes, the never-ending wood pile, but without the old woodpile, it was pretty tough to stay warm.

Fifty-two years ago on the Thanksgiving Day, my wife Christine and I got married. Fifty-two years seems like a long time and yet time has gone

Right in the Centre Ken Waddell by very quickly. We are thankful for our marriage, our family, our friends and for God’s love for us. We hope we have been able to pass on God’s love to a few people along the way.

My father’s birthday was Oct. 10 and, although he is long gone, I am thankful for the memories. He always said the weather was nice on Oct. 10.

It usually is.

And I am thankful not just for memories of him, but my mother and my in-laws as well. In these trying times, I am thankful they didn’t have to live through the past two years. It has been very tough on older people and our parents didn’t have to go through all the turbulence of the past two years.

They had enough of their own troubles in their 80 or so years on earth.

The thing with thankfulness is that it doesn’t cost money, nor a lot of time.

It really isn’t a lot of effort except to walk by the things that are too tough to be thankful for. There’s a simple solution for the tougher things. Pray about them, give them over to God, walk away even, sometimes that’s just the best thing to do.

Last year at this time of year, I wrote, “Our 50 years of marriage has produced two sons that resulted in four grandchildren and two great grandchildren (now three as of 2021). It also resulted in us deepening our faith in God, our appreciation of Christ our Saviour, us having hundreds of friends and acquaintances and last, and maybe least, our business and political life. We have invested over 50 years, and countless dollars, into family, farming, auctioneering, running for political office and building a tiny publishing empire. We still invest in those things every day, well past “retirement” age.

Thank you all, with special thanks to Christine, for making the last five decades what it has been. It’s been mostly good, and the rest we learned from. How much more time we have on earth, only God knows. The past and the future can only be summed up as, “To God be the glory…”

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How can I say thanks…

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hese words are borrowed from a majestic hymn that Andrea Crouch wrote decades ago. They sum up my sentiments on this Thanksgiving weekend.

There are so many people and circumstances and, yes, things for which I am extremely thankful.

Forty-seven years ago, this weekend, I married a wise, caring and wonderful man who accepted me, as I am, and my children. Neither one of us, nor our children, were perfect. By the grace of God, we not only survived, but thrived, as a couple and as a family. Common goals of loving our God and caring for our children, and serving our faith families, filled our years with joy and satisfaction, amidst the tears and trials. And then, on this weekend, seven years ago, my beloved partner quietly passed away, deeply missed and memories cherished. How can I say thanks?

I am blessed with a biological family, a chosen family, a faith family. I am blessed. Each member of my families, and every person with whom I interact, affect me. Some have challenged me to grow beyond my comfort, some have encouraged me to follow paths that seemed daunting and impossible, still others have simply laughed and cried with me and, in their own way, everyone has enriched my life. How can I say thanks?

My heart is a servant’s heart. Along the journey, I have been blessed with the ability to invite others to join our household; some for a few days, others for years. I am blessed with a host of extra children who lovingly and laughingly call me mom, or grandma, or aunt. Providing a safe place, a nurturing place, a place of peace, has enriched my life beyond measure. I have been entrusted with a licence to minister to and in churches, to provide care and a listening ear to individuals in hospitals and care homes, and a licence to marry. Wonderful opportunities to hear moving and life changing stories, and to share my own story. How can I say thanks?

Four years ago, not Thanksgiving weekend, but late September, I was blessed by the courage of a man of integrity, strength and humour to invite me to share in his life. Our days are quiet, filled with peace and joy. We appreciate each other’s gifts and abilities, learning from each other while comfortably leaning on each other. There is a deep contentment in our shared space. How can I say thanks?

I accredit the Divine as the giver of these great gifts. An easy answer then to the question of how can I give thanks, is then to follow the law of love. Love the Lord, my God, love my neighbour and love myself. I gladly admit that there are days when it is much easier to pontificate on the topic than to enact it! For me, it is when I am loving and serving others that I am complete. I will, with joy, continue to offer the Creator praise and adoration. I will, with gratitude, continue to offer the Sustainer of all life my petitions. I can, and will, say thanks with my actions and words.

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OCTOBER 8, 2021

Room for improvement Faithfully A Yours

s often happens following a major construction project, some pieces of lumber were left over following the construction of my garage.

From these and a few others that I was able to salvage, I built a work bench and firmly attached it to the garage’s west wall, where it still stands today.

But, like other projects I have built, this one could use some improvements.

The working surface of the bench is at the right height and gives me more than enough working area for small repair jobs and to use as a charging station for cordless power tools.

However, the area beneath the working surface could use some major improvements. Currently, it has one fixed shelf which I use for lumber and tool storage. But my garage lacks a well-built portable assembly table that can be rolled out into the middle of the garage when needed and then tucked neatly away when not required. The area under the working surface of the

bench is an ideal location for that table.

So, over the next few days, I will remove the fixed shelf and use it as the surface for the work table. Salvaged wood will be used for the legs, shelves for storage, side walls and doors to protect tools that will be placed inside. The whole assembly will be put on casters, making it easy to move from one place to another. Making it portable will make cleaning the floor under the fixed work bench much easier.

As every homeowner knows, there is always something around the house or yard that needs to be repaired, replaced or upgraded to something better suited to a 21st Century way of life. Most of us have a long list of improvements and upgrades we’d like to make;

By Addy Oberlin

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the virus came back with double strength and hospitals are filling up. More precautions are installed.

No entertainment for the elderly. Workers are laid off and shops and restaurants are closed. How can we understand all this and be still content and happy?

Paul had many problems

in his life, but as he tells us in Philippians 4:11, “I have learned to be content, whatever the circumstances.” In verse 19, he tells us, “And my God will meet all your needs, according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus.”

May this bring us peace of heart and mind this week.

Neil Strohschein

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t is not always easy to understand where life is leading us. A virus was attacking us. Many people gave in to get vac-

but we must plan ahead to ensure that we have enough money to cover the cost.

What’s true of a home and yard is also true of life. As we go through life, we will always find room for improvement in how we think, speak and act.

Mistakes will be made.

Inappropriate thoughts can fill our minds and produce words that can hurt others and actions that build barriers of hate and prejudice when we should be building bridges of communication, tolerance, understanding and peace.

Fortunately, God has given us a conscience– a still small voice that lets us know the moment we have said or done things that were harmful to others.

We don’t need to be called out by those who didn’t ap-

preciate what we said or did.

God does the calling out by speaking to our spirits and letting us know that what we have done is wrong. But he doesn’t stop there. He also impresses upon us the need to seek his forgiveness for what we have done and make amends to those we have harmed.

At times, God’s dealings with us will be far more severe than anything we might have to face from other people. They focus on externals– how we speak and act. Laws can be passed that prohibit racism, prejudice or hate speech. But that is all society can do.

God’s focus is on that which cannot be seen. He begins by helping us change how we think– knowing that when we think the right thoughts we will speak the right words and do the right things– not because someone is forcing us to speak and act in certain ways, but because we are filled with God’s infinite love and want to show that love by encouraging others as they face life’s challenges.

cinated and it seemed that the fight was won. As soon as the doors opened and people started to go back to a normal way of life,

Thumbs up, thumbs down A big thumbs up to everyone who made donations to our roof fund.

They are greatly appreciated. Our new roof is scheduled for early October.

The Margaret Laurence Home Committee Neepawa, MB Thumbs up to Neil Kreiser, Mark and Anastasia Mitchell at Brews Brothers Bistro in Neepawa for great service, food and environment.

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What’s your solution?

As it appears that our vaccination rates are not going up, I would really appreciate hearing from the anti-vaxxers, for their ideas about solving the health care problems.

What do we do when friends or relatives can not get needed care? With nurses struggling with the work load and reducing their hours or quitting, we do need concrete action. Please tell us your solutions and speak to the governments.

Muriel Gamey Neepawa, MB

Controlled by the one per cent

This is happening in the Police State of Canada and in the Police State of Manitoba. In a small village, at a curling club, they had a rib night for just the vaccinated. All unvaccinated were barred. I have been waiting for and seeing all this chaos unfold. The “they” are getting to friends and family and dividing.

The “they” are the one per cent and all their paid politicians. This is why Mr. Trudeau got back in, but all our major parties are the same.

In the province of Manitoba, the Conservative party is having a leadership race. All the candidates are/were cabinet ministers. This tells me they will lead like our previous premier. All controlled by the one per cent and most or all politicians worldwide.

I would love to be wrong, but I am afraid I am right. This is 40 years of following the money, but it has been going on longer.

I would ask all politicians about the Bilderbergs, Tribunal Commission and the Foreign Commission.

I would ask about Agenda 21, Agenda 2030 and the depopulation plan.

Randy Collins Arden, MB

There are better ways to spend the money

In response to government spending $14 million on vaccine uptake campaign.

I’m absolutely astounded at how much money can be available in this country for useless causes– I can think of a thousand other ways this money could have been more wisely spent. Why not offer financial support to the small businesses who have been suffering, or funding for the farmers enduring severe drought conditions, equipment for our hospitals, support for our nurses, or even to our recreation complexes who are looking at another year of less revenue?

And they want to make a roster of the unvaccinated so that doctors can reach out to them and inform them of the vaccine?

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Helen Drysdale out of helen’s kitchen

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a day that reminds us of the many blessings in our life. Counting our blessings helps us to see what we take for granted every day. As we sit down to a meal of turkey, surrounded by the love of family and friends, may we express our thanks and learn to develop the value of intentionally counting our blessings in life every day. Cooks are always thankful when they have leftovers. Today’s two recipes help use up some of those turkey leftovers.

Curried turkey buns 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 Tbsp. sour cream 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 3/4 tsp. curry powder or more to taste 1/2 tsp. cumin 1/4 tsp. pepper

1/3 cup diced celery 2 Tbsp. diced onion 1/3 cup dried cranberries 2 1/2 cups cooked, diced turkey lettuce leaves 5-6 buns

In a bowl combine mayo, sour cream, lemon juice, curry, cumin and pepper together.

Mix in the celery, onion, dried cranberries and turkey. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Make the buns up and enjoy!

Turkey rice orange salad 1 cup uncooked wild or brown or white rice—your choice 1/4 cup diced onions 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1/2 cup diced celery 1/2 cup diced red peppers

1/2 cup dried cranberries 2 cups cooked, diced turkey 1/3-1/2 cup Italian dressing 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 can mandarin oranges, drained 1/4 cup toasted pecans (optional)

Cook the rice according to directions. Cool. In a bowl, combine the rice, onions, parsley, celery, peppers, cranberries and diced turkey. Add the dressing and pepper and stir in.

Gently stir in the orange sections and, if desired, pecans. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Changes to Public Health orders in Manitoba Continued from Page 2 • Limiting private outdoor gatherings for households to 10 guests when any unvaccinated person who is eligible to be vaccinated is present on the property (even if the unvaccinated person lives at that location); • Reducing indoor public gathering group sizes to 25 people or 25 per cent capacity, whichever is lower, for gatherings that include unvaccinated people who are eligible to be vaccinated, including weddings and funerals; • Setting indoor group sizes for faith-based gatherings to 25 people or 33 per cent capacity, whichever is greater, for gatherings that include unvaccinated people who are eligible to be vaccinated; • Reducing all outdoor public gathering sizes to 50 people (vaccinated and unvaccinated); and

• Moving retail capacity to 50 per cent in the Southern Health-Santé Sud health region to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in this region.

The new orders came

into effect on Tuesday, Oct. 5 at 12:01 a.m., with an additional one-week grace period for weddings and funerals already scheduled to minimize disruption.

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Spruce Plains RCMP report

By Cpl. Jacob Stanton Spruce Plains RCMP

During the week of Sept. 27 to Oct. 3, Spruce Plains RCMP dealt with 42 police activities.

Sept. 27: RCMP received a report of a person breaching their probation order; the matter is still under investigation. Police then assisted Child and Family Services with conducting a child welfare check.

Police then conducted a well being check on a female, she was located, tended to by paramedics and taken to the hospital for further treatment. Police then received a call of a male laying on the side of the highway. Police attended with paramedics to determine if the male required any assistance, but he declined to cooperate.

RCMP tip of the week: try and avoid laying on roads/highways.

Sept. 28: RCMP started the day off w it h a n a l a r m call in the town of Gladstone. It was false. Police then got another call of the same male laying on the side of the highway. Sgt Morehouse personally attended and determined the male was just taking a break, he then continued on his journey Eastbound. Sgt. Morehouse wasn’t seen for the rest of the day. He was later found on the 19th hole of the Neepawa Golf Course.

Sept. 29: In typical fashion, RCMP responded to an early morning alarm call.

It was also false. Police then responded to a call to assist Manitoba Conservation with dispatching an injured deer that had been hit by a vehicle north of Neepawa. Police responded to a complaint of a break and enter in Minnedosa.

Sept. 30: RCMP responded to a residential fire call in the early hours of the morning in Minnedosa. Police received a 911 hang-up call. It was quickly determined to be non-emergent, as phone line repairs had caused the call to be made in error.

Police rounded the day off responding to an alarm call in Neepawa. Again… it was false.

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Oct. 1: RCMP received a complaint of a neighbour dispute in the RM of Rosedale.

Police received a report of an erratic driver north of Minnedosa on highway 10. Police received a report of a stolen vehicle in Minnedosa, the matter is still under investigation. Police received a complaint of two males fighting downtown in Minnedosa.

Police conducted patrols and were unable to locate the males.

Oct. 2: RCMP kicked the morning off with an alarm call in the town of Riding Mountain. It was false. Police then received a call of a neighbour dispute involving a dog. Members attended and assisted with resolving the matter.

Oct. 3: RCMP received a complaint of an assault in Minnedosa. The matter is still under investigation. Police then received an alarm call in Gladstone, it was false. The rest of the day was spent conducting traffic enforcement interacting w ith motorists.

RC M P conducted 11 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 1-800222-8477.

Due to the ongoing 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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By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press

•Rev. Ken Moffatt (95) is an amazing man, who grew up in the Carberry area and consented to an interview from his current home in Thunder Bay, ON. Moffatt was the youngest of six children of Sparling and Eliza, born in Carberry in 1926 with Dr. Waugh and nurse Munn on hand.

His parents were a devout Christian couple who had prayers and porridge every morning at breakfast time. He attended Dempsey School, took Grade 10 by correspondence and high school in Carberry, living with Kneeshaws and relatives. Kerfoot United Church and Sunday School had a big influence and sports were always a high priority.

In 1945, Ken became a candidate for the United Church Ministry and started his studies at United College, graduating in 1948 with a Bachelor of Arts.

During the summer of 1947, he and a classmate travelled through eastern Canada, briefly working as a fireman on a Great Lakes grain boat, a stevedore in the port of Montreal and a pulpwood cutter in New Brunswick, before cycling through the Maritimes.

He became a summer United Church student minister at Edrans, conducting Sunday services and summer camps in 1948. In September 1948, he became the principal of a two-room school at Edrans, teaching Grades 7 to 10.

Mof fatt returned to United College in 1949 to begin Theological Studies, graduating in April 1952.

Ken married June Cory, of Nesbitt, in 1951, after she had completed her RN at Grace Hospital. After ordination to the United Church Ministry in June 1952, he served three years at the Miniota-Isabella Pastoral Charge and played baseball with Arrow River, a competitive tournament team.

With a thirst for more knowledge, Ken entered studies for his Sacred Theology Masters Degree at Drew Theological Seminary in Madison, New Jersey,

graduating in 1956. This was followed by two years as minister in Hamiota where he enjoyed practicing with coach Frank McKinnon’s hockey team.

During seven years as minister at Wesley (now Immanuel) United Church in East Kildonan, building a new church for a large congregation was a challenge. He became part of the United Church’s broadcasting thrust.

The Mof fatts moved to Port Arthur in 1965 to another new congregation, Westminister United, for five years, where Ken became involved with a huge, city-wide interdenominational “Town Talk.” He was then called to First United Church on the south side of Thunder Bay, an amalgamated city, in 1970. This thriving new congregation supported children’s camps and various adult groups.

In 1978, he planned to start to seek a new pastorate, but a federal election was brewing. The Conservatives, under Joe Clark, appealed to him and he won the party candidacy in Thunder Bay, but lost two elections. During this time, he worked on CKPR Radio and television.

He became a Community Consultant for the Addiction Research Foundation of Ontario for 13 years and then returned to pastoral work in various places.

His wife, June, who was a mighty force in his life, passed away at Christmas in 1996 from cancer. In 1998, Ken married her older sister, Jean, and they lived in Peterborough, ON. They started a Habitat for Humanity chapter and he was the first chairman of the Board of Directors.

Jean was the pianist and Ken was the leader of the group, the Golden Tones, who were great entertainers. He also enjoyed reciting poetry, especially that of Robert Service. However, Jean passed away due to cancer and he moved back to Thunder Bay in 2004.

Today, he leads book studies at First Wesley United, periodically handles graveside services and golfs regularly. Distance running (10 miles) was his forte and he usually finished

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Rev. Ken Moffatt.

first, although he was often the only runner in his age division. Ken Moffatt is “tremendously grateful for good health, and to be able to do many things, such as drive a car and converse with friends in his hometown of Carberry.”

•The Covenanting Service for Rev. Emma Seamone was held in the Carberry United Church Sunday evening, Sept. 26. Guest speaker was Rev. Susan McIlveen, a classmate from the Atlantic School of Theology who is the current minister at Prairie Spirit United Church, St. James. Prairie Spirit U.C. was formerly Sturgeon Creek, an amalgamation of three United Churches in St. James. Rev. Harold Kenyan, of Carman, represented the Prairie to Pine Regional Council. Following the service, a light lunch was served in the United Church Hall.

•The Carberry, Glenboro, Boissevain, Souris and Pleasant Valley Golf Clubs’ $20,000 lottery draw was held in Glenboro Saturday, Sept. 25, with the following results: $1,000 to each of James Ross (Glenboro), Jim Marnoch (Carberry), Jordan Cram (Neepawa), Garry Kehler (Winnipeg), and Mike Steeves (Brandon), $5,000 to Darryl Moreau (Souris), and $10,000 to Cheryl Bartmanovich (Woodlands).

•High school sports are back! Sparked by Lauryn Van De Woestyne, the SV Cougar girls’ volleyball team defeated Neepawa in the semi-final to finish

third at Elton’s tournament Sept. 25. Allie Lavich, Lexi Unrau and Mallory Lockhart also had a strong tournament. The JV boys’ team played in a tournament in MacGregor Sept.

25, beating Gladstone 2-1 and losing to MacGregor 2-1. They hosted a tournament Saturday, Oct. 2.

• Two 16-year-old Carberry goalies have found their home, Gavin Renwick with the Neepawa Titans of the MJHL and Carson Bjarnason with the Brandon Wheat Kings of the WHL.

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Community profile: Matthew Salyn

By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press Matthew Salyn, a Carberry Collegiate Grade 12 honours student, is starting his third year as student council president and his second term as youth councillor for the Town of Carberry. He celebrated his 17th birthday on Sept.

25 and is a member of the Principal’s Honour Roll, with an average of 96 per cent. Last year, he was the recipient of eight Beautiful Plains School Division medals for top marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Pre-Calculus Math, English Comp, History, Band and Jazz Band.

He was quite active in

the recent federal election, serving as deputy returning officer during the advance polls and as an information of f icer on Sept. 20, voting day.

Salyn is in his third year as an employee at East End Service.

In music, Matthew plays the baritone saxophone for the Jazz Band and he plans to pursue his education at some university after graduation.

As the youth councillor for the Town, he does not vote or get paid, but values the experience. Obviously, Salyn is a great people person and has interest in business and politics.

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Looking Back 1981: Carberry Post Office celebrates 100th year 8 NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

110 years ago, Tuesday, October 10, 1911 Application has been made to t he ra i lway commission for orders to have transfer tracks between the C.P.R. and C.N.R. at Carberry and Munro siding.

North Cypress council has taken action to compel the Manitoba government telephone commission to respect public rights on the roadways to the extent of placing poles out of the way of traffic. It is alleged that, near Melbourne, the telephone poles are in the middle of the road.

It is understood that the C.N.R. will lay pipe along their right of way from the roundhouse to Stony Creek, which will be dammed at the bridge. Thus, they will have a permanent and independent water supply.

100 years ago, Friday, October 7, 1921 Birnie: What has probably been the most disappointing year is drawing to a close.

Johnny McIntyre has pulled in and most of the other outfits will finish this week.

With wheat no longer a profitable product, the question of flax for fibre ought to be given close attention. A 10-acre plot on every farm would neither make nor break anyone; but it would determine whether or not there was profit in it.

Wheat is still on the toboggan. A nd L itt le Arthur weeps for the future of agriculture should the Progressives get control of the government. “How mournful the spectacle.”

Don’t laugh.

90 years ago, Tuesday, October 6, 1931 Thomas A . Ed ison, famous inventor, is critically ill at his home at West Orange, N.J., and attending physicians are becoming alarmed at his condition.

Franklin: While working with babbit on Thursday, R. Rasmussen, our local blacksmith, met with a painful accident to his eyes as a result of an explosion.

We hope that his eye is soon restored to health again.

Note: Babbit (also spelled Babbitt) is a white metal alloy that was patented by Isaac Babbitt in 1839. The term also

came to be applied to similar white metals composed from tin, copper and antimony. According to Mayer Alloys, the original formula for Babbitt’s alloy was 89.3 per cent tin, 7.1 per cent antimony and 3.6 per cent copper.

However, lead can sometimes replace tin in the recipe.

Babbit metal was, and is still, used as lining for bearing shells of cast iron, steel and bronze to prevent corrosion, friction and wear. For his invention, Isaac Babbitt was awarded $20,000 by the U.S. Congress and he went on to become a manufacturer of the alloy. Fun fact– he also manufactured soap!

80 years ago, Tuesday, October 7, 1941 The second group of trainees under the fourmonth National Resources Mobilization plan has now completed training a n d p e r s o n n e l h av e been assigned to Coastal Defence, instructional and home war establishment posts. Seventeen hundred have been assigned to Coast Defence and 785 to other duties.

Anti-Jewish terrorists dynamited six synagogues in Paris and two persons were wounded and an attempt to dynamite a seventh synagogue was frustrated.

A day or two before the robbery, Sam Woo thought all the bad boys had joined the army, since his place of business had not been broken into for a considerable time. He was told not to kid himself, as there was another batch coming up, which would be more ruthless than the previous generations. Sam has a different view of things now. In spite of all the facilities there are for righteous education and learning, we are still able to produce thieves and roughnecks quite on par with any other nation.

R id i ng Mount a i n: Pte. Arthur Sissons, of Winnipeg Grenadiers, recently returned from Jamaica, visited friends in town during the weekend.

Brookdale: Sgt. Finnamore, R.A.F., of Carberry, spent 48 hours leave at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Evans.

Camp Shilo: Against a background of flags and standards of gladioli, a double military wedding was solemnized in the R.M.C.A. reception room at Camp Shilo Wednesday

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afternoon, when Ruby and Jean Kennedy, of Neepawa, became brides of Gunner Frank Giles, Royal Canadian Artillery and Gunner Charles Bratland, of the same regiment, respectively. The two sisters were given in marriage by Capt. W. G. Bide, Royal Canadian Artillery…

The best men were Gunrs. A.F. Born and H. F. Thompson, both of the Artillery.

70 years ago, Thursday, October 11, 1951 Mrs. A. Leggoboff and Miss C. Cooper attended the teachers’ convention in Neepawa.

60 years ago, Friday, October 6, 1961 Cordova: June Sykes accompanied some friends on a trip to Russell, Roblin and Dauphin on Sunday.

On Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 25 and 26, three carloads of farmers from Carberry, Justice and Portage regions toured to Grand Forks, Grafton and Walhaila, North Dakota and Winkler, Manitoba.

The purpose of their visit was to gain information on potato production, their interest in this having been aroused by establishment this year of the Simplot potato Processing Plant at Carberry.

50 years ago, Thursday, October 14, 1971 Russel Electric, of Melita, has sent a letter of protest to Minister of Education Ben Hanuschak complaining that the Beautiful Plains school board awarded a sub-trade tender to a local f irm, Bamlett Electric, rather than to the lowest bidder, themselves.

40 years ago, Thursday, October 15, 1981 Carberry Post Office c e l eb r a t e s it s 10 0 t h birthday today, Thursday, Oct. 15, and is planning an “open house” party.

The Post Office has had a long career of serving the people of Carberry and district.

The first office opened in 1881 and was located in the former Western Hotel Block. It served a population of approximately 800 to 900. The office was very small and that was the

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The Carberry Post Office, as it appeared in 1981, at the corner of First Ave. and Main St. This is noted as the third location for the office since its service bgan in 1881. It marked its 100th birthday in 1981.

era of two-cent, first class postage rates, one cent on postcards.

In 1939, the office was moved to the site of the present day Carber r y Library…

The present Post Office building was opened in 1970. There have been only 11 postmasters since the ser v ice began: H. A. Perley (1881-1890), Matt hew Wise (189 0 1913), Wright Garland

(1913-1920), Thomas Lee (1920-1947), T. H. Lee (1947-1975), Earnest Allen Greer, acting P.M. (19751976); H. P. Graham (19761978), E. M. Goodridge (1978-1981), P. J. Flemming (19 81-19 81) a nd Wm. Kushniryk, the present postmaster.

30 years ago, Tuesday, October, 1991 Farmers aren’t making a

living in Canada and they won’t be in business for long unless they start receiving pr op er g over n ment a l support, says Oakburnarea farmer Terry Drul.

Drul was in Neepawa last Friday with about 19 other farmers to present a series of demands to Grains and Oilseeds minister Charlie Mayer, from the Agricultural Producers of Canada.

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Walk-With-Us Business aims to increase financial campaign for literacy in the community Manitoba Down World Financial Group opens office in Neepawa Syndrome Society

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press

Submitted Neepawa Banner & Press A Walk-With-Us Campaign for the Manitoba Down Syndrome Society was held on Sunday, Sept.

26 at the Langford Walking Trails, six miles east and three miles south of Neepawa.

For those who don’t know, Down Syndrome is a genetic condition caused by an extra chromosome. It occurs in one in 700 to 900 live births of children. The Manitoba Down Syndrome Society (MDSS) is a nonprofit organization operated by volunteers. MDSS provides support, information and opportunities for individuals with Down Syndrome, parents, professionals and other interested persons. This year, MDSS is celebrating its 30th Anniversary.

The Langford Walking Trails was the perfect spot for this event. Younger (and some older) walkers, not wanting to go too far, used the shorter trails, while the more experienced walkers tried out the longer, more challenging trails... all the while enjoying the beautiful fall colours of the trees.

Thanks to the Langford Recreation Committee for providing support and the perfect venue for this awareness event.

At the end of the walk, all hungry participants enjoyed hotdogs, barbequed by “chef extraordin-

aire” Councillor, Ray Drayson of the RM of North Cypress-Langford, with assistance from the Neepawa Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

Many thanks to NeepawaGladstone Co-op, Neepawa Freshmart and Giant Tiger for donating all the food for the event. It was so appreciated.

This is the second year this annual fundraiser has been held in the Neepawa area. Over 70 walkers of all ages came out to support the Walk. A total of $3,650 was raised. All funds were donated to the MDSS. Brandi and Will Cox, whose son, Logan, was born with Down Syndrome, organized the event and would like to extend a huge thank-you to everyone who helped to make the day so successful!

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WFG is a North American organization that partners with different businesses to offer financial services, such as insurance, investments, retirement and savings. “The good thing about our company is that we’re brokers, we don’t sell our own products. We have over 50 companies we can use,” explained WFG broker Sheila Reger, adding that the advantage to that is the brokers can present clients with more options, making it easier for them to find the best product and the best price.

Reger is the broker who established the Neepawa location. She lives in MacGregor, but serves individuals through WFG in several parts of the Westman area, including Neepawa.

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Neepawa in March of 2020 with a friend of hers that was also getting licensed, but it was all over Zoom video meetings. The pair ended up acquiring a couple hundred clients in town.

“That’s the reason why we want to open an office here and we did, to give them more service. Some people just, you know, sell and then forget about [the clients].

But we want to make sure

that we’re there along the way,” she expressed.

The Neepawa of f ice currently has eight licensed brokers working out of it, and Reger added that there are about a dozen more in the process of getting their license.

Reger noted that most of their clients are newcomers to Canada, but they cater to anyone and everyone looking for financial ad-

vice. “The biggest thing right now is the financial literacy,” she stated. For newcomers, it’s helping them budget for their living expenses, as well as the cost of their permanent residency and bringing their families to Canada, preparing for homeownership and any other guidance they may need. With those who aren’t new to the country, Reger said they often help them with restructuring finances, helping people who haven’t been saving money to start saving, pay off credit card debts, save for children’s education or for their own retirement.

“I really do believe that everybody’s in a financial crisis, you know whether you want to admit it or not.

I think the biggest thing here is the education,” she expressed. “So, we’re just here to educate.”

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Senator McCallum visits Neepawa Rotary Club

Neepawa Tourism, Frozen Fire Studios postpone Jam Fest

By Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press

In a special recognition of Truth and Reconciliation week, the Neepawa Rotary Club hosted Senator Mary McCallum at their Sept. 29 meeting. Along with Senator McCallum, Rotary invited the Sandy Bay drum group as guests. Later in the day, the drum group and Sandy Bay pow wow dancers staged two demonstrations at NACI that were attended by hundreds of students.

Rotary President Wayne Jacobsen began the meeting with a Treaty Land Recognition statement and a moment of silence to honour the hundreds of children who died while attending residential schools.

Senator McCallum opened her presentation with a prayer in Cree. She explained that she lived at Brochet and, along with her brothers and sisters, was sent to a residential school near The Pas in 1957. It was a long way from home and they only got to go home in July and August, but not at Christmas time.

She stated that life in the north country, in a one room cabin, made survival paramount. She and her family learned at an early age how to survive.

“Life at residential schools was very regimented, with no opportunity of expression. I was trained for 11 years not to ask questions. I couldn’t speak my own language and didn’t know my culture when I left there. I drag the residential school with me all the time. For the sake of the children (listening by Zoom), I won’t go into the details of the abuse. It doesn’t matter if you call it persecution or genocide, we were attacked as children by people who

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Neepawa Tourism, in partnership with Frozen Fire Studios, regrets to announce that Jam Fest, a musician’s showcase scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 9 in Neepawa, has been postponed.

The reason for the event’s postponement is related to the recent changes to Manitoba’s public health orders for COVID-19. The new restrictions make the operation of the event, as it had been planned, untenable, at this time.

Neepawa Tourism and Frozen Fire Studios thank all the volunteers, sponsors, vendors and musicians who have committed to the event for their support.

Plans are being finalized to reschedule Jam Fest to a future date.

Neepawa Tourism was created in 2018 and consists of a group of local volunteers, members of the Neepawa & District Chamber of Commerce and representatives of the Town of Neepawa. Its purpose is to promote the community and all of its attractions to a wide scope of people.

Frozen Fire Studios is a recording and production studio and independent record label, based out of Neepawa.The artist orientated business offers services in music production and recording, electronic press packages, video production and much more.

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Senator Mary McCallum presented to the Neepawa Rotary Club on Sept. 29.

were supposed to be God’s servants.”

McCallum laid out a plan for reconciliation and it was simply, “Talk about it and have meetings like this. I was angry, but I learned to not ‘go for the throat’ when I was tempted to and had reason to do so. That doesn’t help.”

She emphasized the need for love and compassion with one another.

McCallum trained as a dentist and served for many years in that field before she became a Canadian Senator.

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Book gives glimpse into life of Gary Filmon Leading in Turbulent Times is the title of former Premier Gary Filmon’s book.

The book is an easy read, partly due to Filmon’s pragmatic style and partly because it’s written in self-contained segments.

Another reason for the easy read is that parts of the story are both well-known and happened not all that long ago.

Filmon served as a City of Winnipeg councillor, an MLA, leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba, Leader of the Official Opposition and as Premier of Manitoba.

It’s as Premier that he is best known and most people will remember the famous Filmon Fridays. They likely should have been called Family Fridays, as they gave civil servants Fridays off in the summer time. In spite of the criticism, 68 per cent of staff enjoyed the time off with their families or as one person said, another day to go golfing.

Filmon will be remembered for many things, not the least of which is his wife, Janice, who is currently

Manitoba’s L ieutenant Governor. The Filmons have always been, and always will be known and Gary and Janice, regardless of titles or positions. They have made friends around the world, among the famous and not so famous.

Former Ste. Rose MLA Glen Cummings, of Neepawa, served in several roles in the Filmon government. He said, “This book provides a great window into the life of a pragmatic and dedicated Premier and the challenges he handled. Also the highs and lows of public service and the requirement to provide calm, competent leadership while handling difficult issues. His life of public service is described very candidly and shows clearly why it was such a privilege to know and work with him. It is a very enjoyable read.”

Jodi Venables Baker, of Neepawa, worked seven plus years in various positions, including administration, correspondence and speech writing for Gary Filmon. She said, “Just as he is around the Cabinet Table, the Canadian Premier’s Conference Table or the kitchen table, Mr. Filmon is a funny, humble, honest and engaging

Learning the background of both the Filmons is very special information new to this reader and that information only increases the great respect I already had for them. Reading Filmon’s perspective on events I am reasonably familiar with is great. Knowing that many times even a peripheral political addict had the right take and interpretation on events evokes a warm, fuzzy feeling. I’m looking forward to reading the remaining chapters.”

Filmon recounts a very personal moment in his career. As premier, he was scheduled to speak at large conference on rural development at Neepawa.

He was flown out to Neepawa and right back again as Janice was in surgery for SUBMITTED IMAGE cancer while he was speakThe front cover of Gary Filmon’s book, titled, Yes We ing, but he felt he had to Did– Leading in Turbulent Times. be at the meeting. Filmon man who speaks candidly enjoyed by anyone, regard- writes, “With a heavy heart, I flew in a small plane to throughout the book about less of political stripe.”

Christine Waddell had Neepawa as Janice’s stepboth the troubles and many successes he had during his this to say about the book: mom, Helen, and our son, leadership. Being Premier “I’m halfway through the Gregg, drove her to the will never be a job that can book and it’s an easy read. hospital. After I spoke, I make everyone happy– but he, along with his wife Janice, served and continue to serve our Province with respect and integrity. This book is a true and entertaining account that will be

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A pair of games recently between the Neepawa Titans and Virden Oil Capitals proved to be mirror images of themselves. On Friday, Oct. 1, the Oil Caps picked up a 5-4 win in overtime. Neepawa returned the favour the very next night, with an OT win of its own by that identical 5-4 score.

As well, both games would see the winning goal scored on a power-play.

In the first game, which was played in Virden on Friday, it would turn out to be a back and forth, action filled showdown. Rylan Gudnason scored the first two goals of the night for Neepawa, with a late one in the first period and another near the mid-way point of the second. Kieran Thiessen and Jaegar Lapointe also tallied goals for the Titans in regulation. Lapointe’s unassisted marker would arrive with just 43 seconds left in regulation, giving Neepawa a 4-3 lead. Unfortunately,

the play, negating After the game, Lapointe Virden immedithe apparent lead commented on the play and ately replied, scorchange. The rest the significance of the win. ing one of their of the period was “It was a great pass there own with only 17 scoreless and for by [Connor Brust] and I just seconds left in the the second straight was able to rip it up into game and sending night, these teams the corner [of the net],” it to overtime. would have to go said Lapointe. “We really The back-andinto overtime. In wanted this one tonight. We forth battle would overtime, Jaegar were on a little slump there continue in the five Lapointe notched over the last three games. minutes sudden the game winner, We haven’t played our best death session. Ulwith a one-timer hockey, but tonight we really timately, Oil Caps’ off a bullet of a pass needed tonight and the boys forward Braden from line-mate worked hard for it.”

Fischer would get Connor Brust.

The next home game the game winner This play was just for Neepawa will be against on a a power-play

BY EOIN DEVEREUX opportunity, af- Neepawa Josh Romanyk slides a backhand shot past Oil Capitals 43 seconds into Virden on Friday, Oct. 8 at ter Neepawa was goaltender Eric Reid on Saturday, Oct. 2. That was one of five goals for sudden death and the Yellowhead Centre with called for a hooking the Titans on the night, as the team powered its way to a 5-4 victory was scored on a a 7:30 pm start time. power-play chance penalty. in overtime. for Neepawa.

Less than 24 hours laters, these two play. The second period Neepawa bounced back teams would once again proved to be a real high 24 seconds later, with Will battle, this time at the energy affair, as five goals Highet scoring. A late perYellowhead Centre in Nee- were scored, with three of iod goal by the Oil Capitals pawa. For the most part, this those by the Titans. Early in would make it 4-3 Neepawa Optometrist game played out in a very the second, Josh Romanyk heading into the final 20 similar fashion. Camden scored a nifty short-handed minutes of regulation.

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The Margaret Laurence Home held a fall craft sale on Oct. 2. The sale was held at the Neepawa Legion, with masks mandatory and proof of vaccination required. Funds raised from the admission price will be used to help pay for roof repairs. Above left: Cathy Drayson, who works with photo-based company Forever. Forever’s focus includes the digitization of film reels from old video cameras, VHS tapes, photo negatives and more.

Above right: A variety of goods was available for purchase from vendors at the craft sale last Saturday. The selection included hand knitted and quilted items, veggies and jams, plants from the Neepawa Horticultural Society, creative nature-based decorations and more.

Game results Friday, Sept. 24

Virden 5-4 OT Neepawa

First Period 14:58 VDN D. Halliday (3) ASST: C. Cook (1), J. Oleksiuk (3) PP 18:15 NPA R. Gudnason (2) ASST: W. Highet (1), C. Smith (2) Second Period 07:16 NPA R. Gudnason (3) ASST: M. Thiessen (1) 10:49 NPA K. Thiessen (1) ASST: D. Noonan (1) 12:13 VDN T. Thoendel (2) ASST: C. Buydens (3) Third Period 03:51 VDN J. Bielik (1) ASST: D. Bielik (2), L. Rands (4) 19:17 NPA Jaegar Lapointe (2) ASST: Unassited 19:43 VDN D. Halliday (4) ASST: D. Bielik (3), L. Rands (5) Overtime 01:43 VDN B. Fischer (6) ASST: L. Rands (6) PP Scoring 1 2 3 OT Total PP NPA 1 2 1 0 4 0/5 VDN 1 1 2 1 5 2/5 Goaltenders NPA - E. Demers - 39/44 saves VDN - D. Rattai - 31/35 saves Attendance: 723 at Tundra Oil & Gas Place

Saturday, Sept. 25

Neepawa 5-4 OT Virden

First Period 15:02 NPA C. Smith (2) ASST: C. Gudnason (1), P. Korman (1) PP 15:30 NPA J. Romanyk (1) ASST: B. Kohlman (1), K. Reynolds (1) Second Period 01:39 NPA J. Romanyk (1) ASST: E. Callaghan (1) SH 09:39 NPA C. Brust (1) ASST: B. Kohlman (1), K. Reynolds (1) 13:20 VDN D. Halliday (5) ASST: Unassited 13:44 NPA W. Highet (3) ASST: M. Thiessen (2) 17:38 VDN C. Buydens (2) ASST: D. Halliday (2), B. Fischer (4) PP Third Period 01:48 VDN C. Buydens (3) ASST: T. Thoendel (3) Overtime 00:44 NPA J. Lapointe (3) ASST: C. Brust (2), D. Wilton (4) PP Scoring 1 2 3 OT Total PP VDN 1 2 1 0 4 1/3 NPA 1 3 0 1 5 2/3 Goaltenders VDN - E. Reid 32/37 saves NPA - E. Demers 29/33 saves Attendance: 285 at Yellowhead Centre

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RCMP Golf tournament returns to Neepawa Golf & Country Club

By Ken Waddell

Neepawa Banner & Press

The RCM P tournament at Neepawa Golf and Country Club was a fixture of the fall season but has been absent for a few years.

It’s back! And it’s coming up very soon, Thursday, Oct. 14, to be exact.

Local volunteer and strong RCMP supporter Kevin Harris said in an interview with The Neepawa Banner & Press, “We wanted to show our support for the RCMP and all they do for the community.”

The tournament will feature a Texas Scramble format for men’s, ladies’ and mixed teams.

Profits from the tournament will go towards vari-

ous local causes supported by the RCMP. The tournament will be held, as it was in the past, as tribute to RCMP member Constable Brian King who was killed while on duty many years ago. Brian King’s brother, Jimmy King of Neepawa, told the Banner & Press he is honoured that the RCMP tournaments were held and the 2021 version will be held in honour if his brother. “Brian didn’t serve at Neepawa, but his wife has a local connection. Also, three other members of the King family served in the RCMP as well.”

Grant “Hymie” Hurrell of Neepawa, who was involved with the tournament for over 20 years said

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Teams and individuals welcome!

For more information or to join:

Dauphin 4-1 OCN

Club 55 Bowling League results: Sept. 30/21.

Men’s High Single & Triple - Darrell Gabler 222 & 547.

Ladies’ High Single & Triple Carole LeBoutillier 204 & 573.

Other Scores to Note: Frank Porada 176; Pauline Hailstone 172, 161, 170; Darrell Gabler 172, 153; Len Pritchard 172;

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Carole LeBoutillier 198, 171; Eleanor Scot t 165; Muriel Porada 158; Lawrence Smith 169, 153; Vivian Oswald 161, 181, 176.

September Bowlers of the Month -Darrell Gabler & Carole LeBoutillier.

Men’s Night - Mondays 7pm • Ladies’ Night - Tuesdays 7pm Open Night - Wednesdays 7pm Call Allistair: 204-385-2733

Thursday Afternoon Curling - Thursdays 1pm Call Sylvia: 204-385-2853

Junior Curlers get 50% off! • Wednesday Curling is $100/person Registration/Payment night at the Gladstone Curling Rink. on November 4th from 7-9 PM. Proof of Vaccination is required

“Good on Kevin for bringing it back.”

Harris added, “We want to honour all RCMP members and this is a good way to do it.”

Nee paw a G ol f a nd Country Club pro Landon Cameron said, “The weather is supposed to be pretty good so even though

it’s late in the season, it should go well.”

A number of donations and sponsorships have already been received and if people want to donate on sign up to golf, they can contact either Cameron or Harris (see ad on Page 12 for more details).

Neepawa Titans Junior “A”

Hockey team Neepawa Titans regular season home games October 8 at 7:30 vs Virden October 17 at 6:30 & 22 at 7:30 vs Swan Valley

Yellowhead

CommunitY ReC CentRe Annual General Meeting Monday October 18th 7:00 pm at the Yellowhead Centre The Yellowhead Community Rec Centre is a charitable organization run by a board of directors consisting of local volunteers.

We are looking for additional board members to join us as we plan for the coming years, we are accepting nominations for the role of President & Vice President. Elections will take place at the A.G.M. Contact Brian McCannell at: 204-572-1620 • brianjmccannell@gmail.com Due to Covid-19 meeting space may be limited.

Please RSVP if you would like to attend.

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Obituary Reginald William Smith

We are saddened to announce the passing of Reginald William Smith at the Neepawa Hospital on Sept.

28th.

Reg was born in Gladstone on April 9, 1952.

The Smith Family moved to Winnipeg in 1961. Reg attended school in Winnipeg and enjoyed playing hockey at the local rink.

He worked at various jobs in Winnipeg. Reg moved to Neepawa with his parents and helped them on their small acreage. He worked at a few jobs in Neepawa and then worked at the Neepawa Cemetery until retirement.

Reg enjoyed hockey, baseball and curling. He was also and avid reader, swapping books with neighbours and belonging to the Neepawa library. Reg made several trips to the west coast to visit his sister Vicki and her husband Paul.

Reg moved to the Yellowhead Manor and made new friends along with Roger, who helped Reg during his last journey.

Reg is predeceased by his parents, Beashie and Wibby, his brother Randy and his sister Valerie. He will be missed by his sister Vicki, brothers-in-law Bill and Paul, many nieces, nephews, friends and cousins.

Reg’s family would like to thank the Neepawa hospital for his care at the end of his life.

Cremation has taken place and interment will take place at Chapel Lawn Cemetery in Winnipeg.

Clarke’s Funeral Home Gladstone/MacGregor in care of arrangements.

Giselle Maria Lisoway (nee Legeny) May 28, 1970 - September 22, 2021

“Be in love with your life, every minute of it”.

Devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and cherished friend, Giselle left this earth to join the angels in heaven after bravely facing a stage 4 cancer diagnosis just a few short weeks ago. She leaves behind a true legacy of love to dedicated husband Tom, darling daughter Stephanie, and four wonderful sons, Joshua (Ally), Quintin (Halli), Matteo (Samantha) and Daniel. Giselle was so proud of and loved hard on her five grandchildren; Jake & Hannah, Charlotte & Penelope and baby Vienna. Giselle was born to parents Andras & Maria Legeny at Misericordia Hospital in Winnipeg, MB on May 28, 1970. Survived by brother Andrew, sister-in-law Terry Kovacs (Don), brotherin-law Bill Lisoway and many generations of cousins, she will be fondly remembered as the woman who went out of her way to bring the family together, always (especially at Christmas time). The love for her family and friends and dedication to the Lord through a life of service shine through everything she did. Whether it was in the kitchen baking up something scrumptious for the return home of loved ones, sharing the many traditions of her European heritage, making sure others were fed and clothed, cheering on her children at the rink and baseball diamonds, or simply sending a handwritten note of encouragement, Giselle felt such joy and fulfillment brightening the lives of those around her. Her infectious laugh, radiating smile and “get ‘er done” attitude made Giselle the top choice for spearheading many projects within the different communities she touched over the years. She just needed a little praise & worship music playing in the background and she could do anything!

Walking a path of service allowed her to expand her love of travel on numerous mission trips around the globe, with the children and people of Bali, Indonesia stealing a piece of her heart. Giselle was predeceased by father & motherin-law William & Anne Lisoway, grandparents Mihaly & Anna Gottli, Sister-in-law Debbie McKay and godmother/ aunt Adrien Gottli. Donations, in lieu of flowers can be sent to Neepawa Palliative Care. A private celebration of life will be held for the family at White’s Funeral Home in Neepawa, MB on October 9, 2021 followed by a come-and-go celebration at 2pm at the Lisoway’s Patio of Peace. White's Funeral Home Neepawa in care of arrangements. www.whitesfh@mymts.net

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Michael Francis Whelan

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Francis Whelan just shy of his 83rd birthday.

Our Dad has joined our mom, Ruth, after seven years of missing her. He will be deeply missed by children Colin, Sean (Nancy), Shannon (Bram), and grandchildren Sophie, Leif, Quinn, Drew, Neve and Ella. Also left to remember him are his siblings Maureen and Collie (Rita), sisters-in-law Ruth, Red, Lucille(Bud) and Bea, and a great many nephews, nieces, cousins and wonderful friends. Dad was predeceased by his parents, Mary and Michael, sisters Monica and Teresa, brothers Liam, Aiden and Desmond and many sisters and brothers-in-law.

Born in Alliston, Ontario on October 11, 1938, he was the 7th of 8 children. As a child, he was always found with either a hockey, lacrosse stick or baseball bat in his hands. He dropped them only for school, serving as an altar boy or for his beloved family pets (stray dogs he brought home). He excelled at sports and as a young man was invited to the New York Rangers goalie camp. He was inducted into the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame as part of the Brampton Excelsiors team. On the advice of his older siblings, he eventually fulfilled his destiny and enrolled in teachers college.

Following several years of teaching, he was white knuckled on his first plane ride, destined for Germany, to teach kids at a Canadian army base. There, he made lifelong friends, travelled extensively, still managed to play sports, but most importantly, met the love of his life, marrying fellow teacher, Ruth Hanke.

They returned to Canada, first living in Toronto, then after Colin was born, spent several years in Kincardine, Ontario where dad held a vice-principal position. Soon, Sean and Shannon were born and they were a family of five. After a few years of enjoying the beaches of Lake Huron, they moved to Neepawa for a life on the open prairies and to be closer to Ruth’s family.

First teaching at JM Young and then on to NACI, Dad spent over two decades making lifelong friends and lasting impressions on the thousands of students who were fortunate enough to call him Mr. Whelan or Coach. Dad was fully engaged in coaching sports, any sport, even coaching into the summer with his Westman Summer Games teams. He opened the gym at 7am Monday through Friday all school year to coach halfawake junior high kids whichever sport was in season.

He was known for connecting easily with all students, teaching with humour and storytelling, and heavily favouring certain outfits. He always told us he felt lucky to wake up every morning loving what he did.

In his 25 years of semi-retirement (Dad was a beloved substitute teacher at HMK and JM Young still last year), he picked up another stick, being the first on the golf course most summer mornings. In the winter Dad was found cheering on the Natives/Titans, selling tickets to support them or tutoring many players to prepare for their SAT’s.

He also loved all the trips Ruth booked to visit grandkids, attend destination weddings, see the Blue Jays play, or attend curling bonspiels and she even got him back on many planes. During retirement, he perfected his poetry, wrote songs to the tune of Delta Dawn, and became a homemade card creator extraordinaire!

His faith was his rock. From early days as an altar boy to teaching confirmation for over 40 years, he was a devout Catholic throughout his life, seldom missing weekly mass. His faith lifted him through challenging times, and we know has now lifted him up to heaven to be with Ruth.

Our dad was an amazing husband, father, grandpa, friend, teacher, mentor, role model and was Uncle Mike to many; always interested, always listening, always selfless, always caring.

The family wants to thank all those who’ve reached out to us during this difficult time and the medical team who supported dad over the past few months, especially Dr. Kerr and the SICU. Mass will take place, with ONLY LIMITED SEATING IN ACCORDANCE WITH COVID 19 RULES, at 1:00 pm on Thursday, October 7th at St. Dominic’s Roman Catholic Church on 1st Avenue in Neepawa, MB. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cancer Care Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3E 0V9.

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Alcoholics Anonymous meetings currently being held at 342 Mountain Ave, Neepawa, Thursdays at 7 pm. Call 204841-0002 _____________________ Arden Hall, cap. 255. Park, camping and sports facilities, rink, curling ice, kitchen and lounge. Call 204-368-2202 _____________________ Neepawa Banner & Press offers full research and re-print services from our archives that go back to 1896. Additional copies of papers, $2 each depending on availability. Re-print of a page from past copies, $2 per page. Archival research, $25 per hour with a $10 minimum. Individual photos on photo paper $5 depending if we have a suitable original in our digital, print or photo archives. Ken Waddell, publisher

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Darren's Small Engine Repairs 204-281-0433

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Permanent full time receptionist at Neepawa Chiropractic. Mon-Fri 35 hour a week. With the odd Saturday in Minnedosa or covering for holidays. Requirements • Excellent communication and customer service skills • Worked in a Medical field is an asset • Computer skills, word, excel • Excellent phone skills • Good at multitasking • Can work well as a team.

Drop off resume at the Neepawa Chiropractic Centre, 487 Mountain Avenue or by mail, Box 1523, Neepawa, MB. R0J1H0. _____________________ Wanted: cook, specializing in Asian food, (Chinese and Filipino) Call 204-951-7341

Obituary Verl Thomas Smith December 21, 1953 – September 19, 2021 Verl Smith passed away suddenly September 19, 2021 at the age of 67 years old, while at home in Riding Mountain, Manitoba. Verl was born in Brandon, Manitoba to Louella Keller (nee Kinley) and Fred Smith.

He was mostly raised by his grandparents, Verl and Bernice Kinley (nee Gorham), on a farm near Kelwood, Manitoba and then in the town of Kelwood.

Verl had lived in Riding Mountain since 1993, moving there after marrying Mary Smith (nee van der Voort) in McCreary, Manitoba. Mary and Verl had gone to school together in Kelwood as youth, but being 6 years apart, did not know each other well. They met again as adults at the Kelwood Legion and later that night at a dance at the Kelwood Hall. Mary worked up the courage and asked him to dance and he had found his forever love to always hum to while they danced. He spent most of his working life as a labourer for the RM of Rosedale and driving a potato truck for farmers. He completed a longhaul truck driving course and was excited for a chance to see different parts of the country this way. Verl has two children, Shayla Vokey (nee Smith) and Eric Smith. Verl was a proud father and spent his time teaching them how to be hands-on through many family activities, including berry picking, gardening, cutting wood, metal scrapping, sports, walks and long drives. He became very close with his son-in-law, Chris Vokey, and was looking forward to Katie Mutch becoming his daughter-in-law next summer.

He was happy to include Chita and Justyne as part of his family as his granddaughters. Just like Shayla and Eric did as children, the girls loved to explore the yard full of all his knick knacks and use them for all sorts of creative ideas and magic. He was an animal lover who had many cats and dogs over the years, instilling this same love in his children. Verl has 3 sisters, Cheryl van Oene (nee Smith), Louise Uebele (nee Smith) and Paula Keller. He also has 5 brothers, David Smith, Leslie Keller, Mike Keller, Wayne Keller and was predeceased by Bryan Smith. He was very close to his mother-in-law Anita van der Voort (nee Laderoute) and predeceased by his father-in-law Henry van der Voort. He will be missed by his sister-in-law Anne Caumartin (nee van der Voort) and brothers-in-law, Olie, Nick and predeceased by Terry van der Voort. He cared very much for all his many nieces and nephews.

He had very close relationships with his cousins Eugene Kinley and Larry Kinley and his uncle Harvey Kinley (predeceased) and their families. Verl is remembered

by Eva Smith (nee Goba), his daughter Shayla’s mother, from a previous marriage.

There will be a celebration of life on Saturday, October 9, 2021 in Riding Mountain, Manitoba at 1pm. Please contact Shayla at 204-227-2413 for details. A private family graveside service will be held later in the day at the Riding Mountain cemetery.

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We are looking for 9 experienced (2-3yrs.), seasonal applicants to work on a bee farm as an Apiary Technician in Neepawa, MB. 9 applicants from February 1 to November 15, 2022. Must be able to work full time, including evenings & weekends. Duties include: unwrapping/wrapping, queen rearing, making nucs, feeding, medicating, supering, pulling honey, extracting crop, maintain/ assemble equipment, etc.

Positions are physically demanding and must be able to handle heavy loads, work in a fast- paced environment with a combination of walking, standing, bending, crouching and kneeling for extended periods. Positions are mostly outdoors when hot & dusty, wet /damp. $14-17.50/hr for 30-65 hours/week. Benefits include: Workers comp. & vacation pay. Please mail resume to: Grysiuk Honey Farms Ltd., 30 Granada Cr., Wpg, MB. R2Y 0P8

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Wanted to buy. Looking for 2 to 5 acres in the Neepawa area. Acerage should have liveable home with sewer system and well. A large garage or shop (or room to build) would be an asset. Call Dave at 1-780-632-1684 or Joanne at 1-780-603-3348 _____________________ Wanted: Older Bernina Matic 801 electronic (or similar) sewing machine in good working order. Phone 204354-2353

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Need home for stray dog found in Eden. Young Great Dane mix. Black, white chest, very friendly partially trained, ok with other pets including cats. Call 204-841-1856

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Meyers Auctions & Appraisals. Call Brad at 368-2333. www.meyersauctions.com

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Crisis Pregnancy Centre Winnipeg: Need to talk? Call our free help line, 1-800-6650570 or contact our Westman office: 204-727-6161

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Apartment for rent. Bri-Mont apartments, 331 Mountain Avenue. Phone 204-8411425 _____________________ House in Neepawa. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, main appliances. Call 204-212-2331

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Storage vans (semi trailers) for rent or sale. Anderson's 204-385-2685, 204-3852997 Gladstone.

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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 _____________________ 60 vinyl records and 70 cassette tapes, mostly Country and Rock N Roll. 204-8342462

–––––––––– For Sale 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. _____________________ About 12 safety vests in good to excellent condition.

Three are CPR. Most are in excellent condition. $5 choice. Located in Neepawa at 243 Hamilton Street at the Hamilton Street Emporium.

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

Asking $30 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, about 14 inches long, could be used for logging too. $10. 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. _____________________ Oak dining room table and china cabinet. Table with two leaves, 6 chairs, china cabinet. Was $700 reduced to $550. 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 204476-6214. _____________________ 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 204476-6214. _____________________ 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 204476-6214. _____________________ Quite rare toy Remo Bulldog tank, not complete but priced well under on-line asking prices. $10 Located in Neepawa at 243 Hamilton Street at the Hamilton Street Emporium. Call or text 204476-6214. _____________________ Skil saw, works. Located at 243 Hamilton Street in downtown Neepawa. Call or text 204-476-6214. _____________________ 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.

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Don Winthrop and family would like to extend their gratitude and thanks to all in the community who have offered their support since Shirley’s death on September 7th.

We so greatly appreciate the food, visits, support and friendship during this difficult time.

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Notice FALL COMPOST PICKUP PROGRAM Collection of leaves, garden waste and small/short bundles of branches will commence Monday, October 18 and end on Monday, November 8 (weather permitting).

Leaves and yard waste must be in COMPOSTABLE BAGS ONLY and placed in a neat pile on the boulevard at the front of your property. You may take your own compost to the compost site, located on Hurrell Road, North of the cemetery.

Residents are reminded that household garbage, plastic bags and dead animals are NOT allowed at the compost site and violators will be charged by the RCMP with littering.

Denis Saquet, C.E.T. - Manager of Operations Box 339, 275 Hamilton St. Neepawa MB R0J 1H0 Ph (204) 476-7600 ~ info@neepawa.ca www.neepawa.ca

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JUDGMENT SALE

The lands and premises found at 43 3rd Street North West, Erikson, Manitoba, as described in Certificate of Title No. 2775319/5, will be sold by public auction by a Licensed Auctioneer on October 13, 2021, at 10:30 a.m.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the auction sale will be held by way of video or teleconference.

There will be no in-person attendees at the auction.

In order to participate you must pre-register at least 24 hours prior to the auction by contacting Keith Senden at either (204) 957-8355 or auctions@fillmoreriley.com The Vendor is informed that the property consists of one lot containing a mobile home approximately 1,036 square feet with 5 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a lean-to addition on the west side adds an additional 208 square feet of living area plus a screened entrance porch (80 square feet). A substantial wood-framed storage shed (240 square feet) is contained in the west side-yard.

Realty taxes (excluding any accruing water charges) will be paid from the proceeds of the sale. The property is sold subject to any outstanding water accounts and subject to all exceptions and reservations contained in the original Grant from the Crown and current Certificate of Title, all municipal and statutory liens having priority over the judgment.

Prior Charges: NIL TERMS OF SALE A deposit of 10% of the sale price by way of certified cheque or bank draft payable to Fillmore Riley LLP, or cash (the cash component of the deposit not to exceed $7,500.00) and the balance according to conditions which will be available for public view electronically by contacting the individual below prior to the auction. The property will be sold subject to a Reserve Bid of $25,000.

The auction sale will be conducted pursuant to an Order of the Court. The purchaser shall bear all other expenses including searches, investigations, registrations, land transfer tax and GST. The purchaser shall obtain possession of the land at the purchaser’s own expense.

Should the successful bidder have attended by teleconference and/or video conference, the bidder will have 24 hours to execute the Auction Sale Conditions and to provide them together with the deposit to our office as set out below.

Further information may be obtained from: FILLMORE RILEY LLP Barristers and Solicitors 1700 - 360 Main Street Winnipeg, MB R3C 3Z3 File No. 406411-553/DJN Attention: Kirk A. Vilks Phone: 204-957-8358 Email: auctions@fillmoreriley.com

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PUBLIC NOTICE 2022 BOARD OF REVISION

Public Notice is hereby given that the 2022 Assessment Roll for the Town of Neepawa will be delivered to the Municipal Office, 275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, MB, on or before October 12, 2021 and will be 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 SECTION 42(1) Any 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. refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under Section 13(2) APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 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 the 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 sub section 41(2) or ii. serving it upon the CAO, at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board, as indicated in the public notice.

The Board of Revision will sit at the Town of Neepawa Municipal Office on Tuesday, November 16 at 6:00 p.m. at to hear applications. The final date on which applications must be received by the Secretary of the Board is Tuesday, November 1 between regular office hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

Prior to filing a complaint against the liability to taxation, the amount of the assessed value, or the classification of property, you are encouraged to discuss the matter with the Provincial Municipal Assessment Branch: Minnedosa, ph. (204) 867­4760.

Appeal forms can be found at www.neepawa.ca under Residents, Property Tax or picked up at the office 275 Hamilton Street.

Dated at The Town of Neepawa, this 6th day of October, 2021.

Colleen Synchyshyn, C.M.M.A. Chief Administrative Officer Box 339, 275 Hamilton St. ~ Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Ph (204) 476­7600 ~ Fax (204) 476­7624 info@neepawa.ca ~ www.neepawa.ca

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3/8” thick by assorted sizes Steel is shedded Ph: 204-476-5784 ext 223 • Cell: 204-841-4666 Shop Manager Dave Wollman

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MUNICIPALITY OF McCREARY Public Notice is hereby given, in accordance with Section 194 of The Municipal Act, that the 2020 Audited Consolidated Financial Report and Statements for the Municipality of McCreary have been deposited in the office of the Municipality of McCreary and are available for inspection at 432 First Avenue, McCreary, Manitoba by any person during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

DATED at McCreary, Manitoba this 5th day of October, 2021.

Lorna French, Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of McCreary P. O. Box 338 – 432 First Avenue McCREARY, MB R0J 1B0 Telephone: 1 (204) 835-2309 Fax: 1 (204) 835-2649 Email: municipality@mccreary.ca

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SALE OF LANDS FOR ARREARS OF TAXES MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH CYPRESS-LANGFORD

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 25th day of October, 2021, at the hour of 9:00 AM, at Municipality of North CypressLangford, 316-4th Avenue, Carberry, Manitoba, proceed to sell by public auction the following described properties: Roll Number

Description

Assessed Value

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

187300

PARCEL ONE: NW 1/4 35-12-15 WPM

L -$133,400

$3,451.52

187550

PARCEL TWO: SW 1/4 35-12-15 WPM EXC SLY 1320 FEET PERP L -$180,400

$4,171.49

313900

PARCEL 2: NW 1/4 30-13-14 WPM

L -$230,700

$5,292.07

314200

PARCEL 1: SW 1/4 30-13-14 WPM SUBJECT TO SPECIAL L -$148,600 RESERVATIONS AS TO MINES MINERALS AND OTHER MATTERS AS PARTICULARLY DEFINED IN THE ORIGINAL GRANT FROM THE CROWN

$3,904.60

327600

THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 23-13-15 WPM EXC FIRSTLY: THE L -$262,500 SLY 660 FEET PERP OF THE WLY 660 FEET PERP AND B -$313,200 SECONDLY: ALL MINES AND MINERALS IN TRANSFERS 90839 AND 114370 NLTO - 85095 75 RD N

$13,111.14

349550

THE NLY 1650 FEET PERP OF THE WLY 500 FEET PERP OF L -$25,900 THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 29-13-16 WPM SUBJECT TO SPECIAL RESERVATIONS AS TO MINES MINERALS AND OTHER MATTERS AS PARTICULARLY DEFINED IN THE ORIGINAL GRANT FROM THE CROWN

$2,456.35

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 Municipality of North Cypress-Langford 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 13th day of September, 2021.

Managed by: Trish Fraser Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of North Cypress-Langford Phone: (204) 834-6622 Fax: (204) 834-6604

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Notice UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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

TO PRESENT THE NEW DRAFT ZONING BY-LAW FOR THE MUNICIPALITY OF WESTLAKE-GLADSTONE

HEARING LOCATION: Stride Hall, 79 – 5th Street, Gladstone MB DATE & TIME: November 3rd, 2021, 2:00 pm Public Hearing GENERAL INTENT: To present the new proposed Zoning By-law for the Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Coralie Smith, Chief Administrative Officer 14 Dennis Street East, Gladstone, MB R0J 0T0 Phone (204) 385-2332, Ext #:5 Email csmith@westlake-gladstone.ca A copy of the above proposal and supporting material may be inspected on the Municipal Website: www.westlake-gladstone.ca or at the location noted above during normal office hours (8:30 am to 4:30 pm), Monday to Friday.

UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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

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NEEPAWA AND AREA PLANNING DISTRICT BY-LAW NO. 117 being an AMENDMENT to the NEEPAWA AND AREA PLANNING DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN BY-LAW NO. 108, as amended.

HEARING LOCATION: Town of Neepawa Municipal Office, 275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, MB DATE & TIME: October 25, 2021 at 7:35 PM GENERAL INTENT OF BY-LAW No. 117: A map amendment to re-designate an area of land in the Town of Neepawa FROM: INDUSTRIAL AREA TO: RESIDENTIAL AREA AREA AFFECTED BY BY-LAW No.: 117 An area of land lying east of Dominion Road and lying south of Main Street East in Pt. NW 28-14-15WPM more particularly described as being Lots 6 and 7, Plan 6991 NLTO (Civic Address: 553 & 571 Dominion Road) in the community of Neepawa as shown outlined in a heavy broken line on the map below.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jeff Braun, Development Officer, Neepawa & Area Planning District Office 275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, MB Phone: 1-204-476-3277 • Email: jeff@neepawaareaplanning.com A copy of the above proposal and supporting material may be inspected at the location noted above during normal office hours, Monday to Friday. Copies may be made and extracts taken therefrom, upon request.

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

Health

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Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SALE OF LANDS FOR ARREARS OF TAXES TOWN OF NEEPAWA

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 3rd day of November, 2021, at the hour of 2:00 PM, at Town of Neepawa Council Chambers, 275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, Manitoba, proceed to sell by public auction the following described properties: Roll Number

Description

Assessed Value

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

32400

AT NEEPAWA AND BEING: LOT 2 PLAN 21586 NLTO IN SW 1/4 33-14-15 WPM - 153 MILL ST

L -$39,700 B -$162,400

$14,449.65

71500

AT NEEPAWA AND BEING: LOTS 7 TO 9 AND ELY 10 FEET L -$45,800 OF LOT 10 BLOCK 170 PLAN 256 NLTO EXC: OUT OF LOT 7 B -$166,800 ALL THAT PORTION CONTAINED WITHIN THE FOLLOWING LIMITS: - COMMENCING AT A POINT DISTANT WLY ALONG THE SLY LIMIT 28 FEET FROM THE SE CORNER OF SAID LOT 7 THENCE ELY ALONG SAID SLY LIMIT OF SAID LOT 7 TO THE SELY CORNER THEREOF THENCE NLY ALONG THE ELY LIMIT 28 FEET THENCE SWLY IN A STRAIGHT LINE TO THE POINT OF COMMENCEMENT IN NE 1/4 28 AND SE 1/4 33-14-15 WPM - 369 BROCK ST

$13,474.18

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 Town of Neepawa 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 8th day of October, 2021.

Managed by: Colleen Synchyshyn Chief Administrative Officer Town of Neepawa Phone: (204) 476-7603 Fax: (204) 476-7624

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Letter to the editor: Letter: Medical care waivers for the unvaccinated?

Vaccines and masks should be a choice they will never likely have to interact with, it’s imperative for us to question what we are told. This is especially true when we are given the same message repeatedly, with contradicting information labeled as disinformation, and when the accepted message ramps up our fear response. A fear response will override all other responses and can prevent critical thinking. The ability to trust your intuition that something is amiss should be paid attention to. Never underestimate the wisdom of your underlying intelligence and the message that your body is trying to give you. This is biological science that is not marketable.

Wishing us all a healthy and free existence.

Debbie Ott Glenella, MB

Do we really want doctors to withhold treatment from the person suffering with the complications of heart disease? How about the head trauma victim who wasn’t wearing a helmet or chose to drive drunk? Is the person with uncontrolled diabetes someone we turn our back on? The smoker? The unvaccinated?...

The list literally could go on and on with medical problems caused by lifestyle choices that science has told us

for years are highly preventable… it’s simply not that easy to cast judgment on who “deserves” medical care.

Thankfully, the medical system that trains our caring nurses and doctors is not rooted in blame, shame and judgment. We could learn a lot from their compassionate impartiality.

L. Milligan Neepawa, MB

Letter: More focus needed on overall health Continued from Page 5 Why not put everyone on a roster, and call and ask everyone questions such as “Are you leading a healthy lifestyle?”

“Eating a balanced diet?” “Getting enough exercise?” “How’s your mental health?” Inform people about all the factors that contribute to a healthy immune system rather than the ins and outs of a vaccine.

Maybe if more effort were placed on boosting our natural immunity, we’d have a lot smaller strain on our healthcare system and maybe there’d be less “underlying conditions” making people vulnerable.

For the record, I’m not anti-vax, or anti anyone got the vaccine, but I am anti this vaccine for myself. I know several people who have had adverse reactions and have outright warned me, “Don’t get it!”

As a family, we have taken a lot of measures for ourselves to stay healthy long before covid. These measures include simple, natural “remedies” such as healthy foods, exercise, natural virus fighters in our diet, vitamins and minerals.

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I am grateful to have a family doctor and healthcare when needed, but being coerced to take something that is sounding more like a yearly flu shot than an effective vaccine is criminal.

I find it scary that we have to defend our basic rights against our own government, not to mention face harassment from some fellow citizens.

I sincerely wish good health for everyone, and that we all respect each other’s decisions. For those who don’t feel that vaccine passports are an infringement on their rights, I’m happy for you. But don’t assume that it’s not an infringement on mine, and don’t assume that I’m going to be a strain on the health care system because I’m not vaccinated.

Those of us who haven’t been vaccinated know when and where we can receive it if we change our minds. Hearing how OUR money is going to be wasted on pushing it in our faces is infuriating. If the bribing, shaming and bullying haven’t worked, a community campaign isn’t going to do it either.

Jessica Klassen Glenella,MB

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In response to Hymie Hurrell’s letter in the Oct. 1 edition.

I believe that vaccines and masks should be a choice of the individual.

Most people will try to do the right thing and masks are generally a non-invasive choice. There may be some for whom masks will be difficult, as it contributes to higher levels of carbon dioxide re-uptake and the return to the lungs of toxins that the lungs are trying to eliminate. It also reduces the amount of oxygen that can be inhaled. For individuals with poorer lung function, this can be detrimental.

Vaccines are another matter. They are injected directly into the body. If you believe that pharmaceutical products are always beneficial then this is probably no problem for you. If you believe that pharmaceutical companies can, will and have marketed products that are not beneficial to us, then that creates a problem.

(Some non-beneficial drugs, for example are thalidomide and Vioxx. It took a lot of effort to get those products removed from the accepted list, including lawsuits.)

The other issue is the insistence that science is truth. We’ve certainly been taught that repeatedly in school. And we’ve heard it said constantly on the radio and in the news lately.

But science can serve the purposes of many diverse masters– it depends on how you use the data to assert your scientific conclusion.

And that’s before you get into quantum mechanics, which looks into the problem of an observer of the results of an experiment changing its outcome. If you want to hear a reference to this on “Jack Black’s Cosmic Curiosity” show with astrophysicist Chuck Nice and Neil deGrasse Tyson, check out StarTalk Radio.

There is a brief mention of this at 11:35 and 13:31.

I know what you’re all thinking.... Jack Black has cosmic curiosity? I was surprised too, but it’s legit.

In this time, when companies are comfortable with making huge profits by selling products to people

In the last issue of the Banner & Press, it was said that many people are supportive of the idea of denying medical care to the unvaccinated person if they got covid. The idea being that highly preventable illness should be denied care if the sick person did not do all they could to prevent such illness.

I’m confused, because a lot of hospital beds are filled with highly preventable illnesses. Should all such people be denied medical care?

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A first look at Neepawa Swimming Pool/Park upgrades Town Council, administration host community consultation

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

An artist’s rendering of Neepawa’s most highly anticipated upgrade has made its public debut. A community consultation was held at the Town Office on Tuesday, Oct. 5, to showcase the new designs proposed for Riverbend Park and the Swimming Pool. They included photorealistic imaginings of the re-modeled pool which would include several new elements, such as a water slide, extended pool deck, new entry and park plazas and an expanded parking lot.

The community consultation was a come-and-go affair for the general public, who were able to drop in and asks questions or offer suggestions about the proposal. Neepawa’s director of recreational services Nicole Cooper said everyone involved is very pleased with the initial reaction.

“This is such a large

ARTIST RENDERING COURTESY OF THE TOWN OF NEEPAWA

An aerial view of what Neepawa’s expanded Swimming Pool and Riverbend Park will look like in the future.

project and we are doing a lot of renovations. There is a lot that is going to be happening and things

A bite size council update

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

The Town of Neepawa held a Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 5. Here is a summary of the most notable items discussed at that session. Expanded stories on the most pertinent topics of discussion will appear in the next edition of the Banner & Press.

• Council has been informed that the 200 block of Davidson Street will not be part of upcoming paving work to be done by Maple Leaf Construction. That likely means that portions of the road will remain unpaved until the spring.

Davidson was closed in September to install expanded water and sewer lines to handle the increased capacity required for the area.

• A new fire truck is being purchased, at a cost of $496,540, plus tax. Most of the money needed for the purchase will be taken from the Fire Department emergency reserve fund, which exceeds half a million dollars.

• Yard waste pickup will begin in Neepawa on Oct. 18.

• Central Plains Cancer Services made a presentation to Council, outlining the history and purpose of the organzation.

moving, so we just need to make sure to consult the public to make sure that it is what people want,” stated

Cooper. “Honestly, it’s been nothing but positivity [from the general public], We’ve been explaining all

of the changes that are seen on the map. One of the most positive responses has been towards the parking

lot. They’re pleased it’s going to increase safety for pedestrians and kids that are using the park.

A lot of people also love the water-play feature.

It’s like a natural take on a splash park and many people have commented on it. Everyone likes the that there is going to be a lot more happening and things to do at the Park.

The next stage of development will to finalize the plans and then begin ordering the components that will be necessary for the phase one expansion.

The pool will not be shut down for the work, some signif icant renovations w ill occur in the of fseason.

Total cost of all the improvements is $594,400.

Half of that amount has been covered through funding from the Province’s Building Sustainable Communities grant.

The remaining amount will be covered by the Town.

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