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Stefanson sworn in as 24th Premier of Manitoba Over 4,300 lbs of food donated during Halloween food drive

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New Manitoba premier Heather Stefanson.

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Heather Stefanson has been sworn in as Manitoba’s new premier, making her the first female to hold the position in the province’s history.

“I stand before you today as Manitoba’s 24th premier. This was something that was once unthinkable,” said Stefanson. “And while I may be the first woman to hold this office, I take this oath confident in the knowledge that I will not be the last.”

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NACI HOPE members Gena Dowd, Cordelia Smith and Brooke Allen were among the many volunteers who helped collect the thousands of pounds of food donated through HOPE’s Scare Away Hunger campaign on Halloween.

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press The Neepawa Area Collegiate (NACI) social justice group, HOPE, took part in their annual Halloween food drive, Scare Away Hunger, with a record amount of food collected.

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“It was our best yet for HOPE,” shared NACI teacher and HOPE liaison Michelle Young. The group collected just over 4,100 lbs on Halloween, but more donations continued to show up at the Salvation Army food bank at Neepawa Community Ministries Centre (NCMC) in the days following.

As of Tuesday, Nov. 2, a total of 4,359 lbs of food donations were brought in for Scare Away Hunger.

This year’s total beat last year by several hundred pounds, with the 2020 drive bringing in 3,831 lbs in total.

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Local athletes throwdown for Neuf Whitey’s Fitness fundraiser for Neufeld family held Saturday, Oct. 30

By Eoin Devereux

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Every once in a while, you need that little extra bit of motivation to power through that one last rep at the gym. On Saturday, Oct. 30, about 35 participants in the “Friendly” Throwdown fundraiser at Whitey’s Fitness Body Shop had one of the greatest motivations of all, the chance to help a family in need.

The event, named the “Friendly” Throwdown, saw participants complete in three separate workout routines that lasted about 10 minutes each. The workouts were scheduled in a track meet structure and designed with two divisions,“Fun” and “Intermediate”.

Each athlete involved paid a $40 entry fee to take part, with 100 per cent of those proceeds donated to Dillan Neufeld

and his family. Dillan has been diagnosed with Angioimmunoblastic TCel l Ly mphoma. T he money raised will assist with coverage of travel expenses and medication requirements accumulated during his treatment.

Whitey’s Fitness Body Shop owner and operator Sherrie Hockin said this type of scheduled fundraiser was one of the most ambitious events they have ever attempted.

“This was our first ever attempt at something so ambitious, and I think it probably far exceeded our expectations. The way the day flowed was pretty unreal. We spent a tonne of time planning for this,” indicated Hockin. “We have done some fundraisers in the past where it might be just a workout fundraiser, but this was a first for us. Organizing divisions, event and heat schedules, where you’d

were, at least, a half dozen people at Whitey’s on Friday night, helping to prepare the gym for what was to occur the next day.

She said their support in the prep work was invaluable.

“We had people move and organize the equipment. We had some people bring in equipment for us to use for the event.

Extra medicine balls and 20 pound dumbbells, for example. My mother did a tonne of work [as well].

She actually was our heat stager for the day, making sure everything was able to flow. And then my

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About 35 athletes took par t in the “Friendly” Throwdown fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 30 at Whitey’s Fitness Body Shop in Neepawa.

have a heat every 10 minutes with a five minute window between. But our volunteers and coaches and

the staff at Whitey’s just did a tremendous job on this.

It was a huge team effort.”

Hockin stated that there

coaches, Darryl [Gerrard] and Shayna [Fluker] were a big part of the day, as well as my admin staff Andrea [Wilson]. We had other athletes that doubled as judges or helped with check-in.”

Hockin concluded by saying that though everyone is a bit exhausted from the experience, they are still very honoured to be able to assist.

The final results of the event were not available before the Banner & Press publication deadline, but will appear in a future edition of the newspaper.

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By Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press

The PC MB leadership election was held Oct. 30 in Winnipeg. Voting problems and considerable disagreement marred the otherwise historic occasion of electing Manitoba’s first woman premier, Heather Stefanson. At the end of the mini-convention, the election results were were announced, with 16,456 votes cast, 82 spoiled ballots, 17 disputed, 8,405 cast for Heather Stefanson and 8,042 for Shelly Glover.

Stefanson was sworn in as premier on

Tuesday afternoon. Meanwhile, Glover launched a court challenge against the election process.

Premier Kelvin Goertzen was the guest speaker. Prior to the vote announcement, he added some history and then humour to what was a rather sombre day.

He said, “The PC party is about to make history. It is not easy to organize a leadership campaign and I want to thank them.

Thank you to both candidates and their teams. The democratic process doesn’t happen by default, it happens because people put in a lot of hard work.”

Goertzen talked about the historical

contribution of past conservative premiers.

“It was Duff Roblin who built the Red River Floodway, Sterling Lyon helped bring home the constitution. Gary Filmon brought more control over immigration policy. The Provincial Nominee Program brought in 150,000 people to Manitoba.

Brian Pallister balanced the books and reduced the PST.” Then Goertzen added his usual dose of humour, stating, “While I have been premier (about two months). The Bombers have not lost a game and I want it to stay that way under our new premier.”

He noted that after that day, “It will no

longer be Mr. Premier but now Madame Premier and I am especially glad it is as a Progressive Conservative premier. It falls to us to be quick to listen and slow to speak and it begins with speaking with Indigenous leadership. Success for our province cannot happen unless we engage with Indigenous people. PCs are committed to working with all people and all other levels of government.”

Goertzen said, “Two months ago, I was humbled to be asked to be premier. I will be a footnote in history, but it will always be a highlight for me.”

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An unusual year for Westman Youth Choir boats. I thought that was a great analogy,” Chapman shared.

To wrap up the experience, WMYC put on one live, in-person concert, by invitation only. Each choir member was allowed to invite four people to attend the concert on Oct. 16, which took place at the Central United Church in Brandon.

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Westman Youth Choir (WMYC) decided to make it work this year, changing up the format a bit so that they could give students a chance to sing while complying with COVID-19 regulations.

The choir annually opens up to auditions from high school students in the westman area, meets up for several weekends in the fall to rehearse and then takes the choir on a concert tour through the province. This year, however, things were quite a bit different.

Graeme Chapman, who does publicity for WMYC, noted that the first difference was there were no auditions this year. “We reached out to students in the summer and they seemed very interested,” he said. The 2020 WMYC had been cancelled, so most of the students they invited were ones who had applied to take part in last year’s. Normally, the choir is open to students from Grades 10 to 12, but because they wanted

Three Neepawa Area Collegiate (NACI) students and two 2020 NACI graduates were part of this year’s WMYC. Kendall McCracken (Grade 12), Grace Ferguson (Grade 12) and Emma Gale (Grade 11), as well as graduates Claire Tomoniko and Raian Jaren Tuazon represented NACI in the choir.

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From left: Kendall McCracken (Grade 12), Grace Ferguson (Grade 12) and Emma Gale (Grade 11) from NACI participated in this year’s Westman Youth Choir. NACI grads Claire Tomoniko and Raian Jaren Tuazon also took part (not pictured).

to include the students who had applied last year, they had some participants who graduated in 2020.

A few students they invited opted out and because they required participants to be vaccinated, some couldn’t come. So Chapman said to bolster their numbers, they invited a few alumni and a couple new students. In total, about 30 singers were involved in the choir, which Chapman said was a little smaller than, but pretty close to, normal.

Rehearsals were also done differently this year.

The first difference was that all the rehearsals took place outdoors. Director Michelle Chyzyk met with the group over three weekends in September, however, instead of the normal full weekends of rehearsal, they only met for one day each time. Because of this, they had a much shorter set list, which consisted of five songs.

“While they were learning the songs, they also figured out how to do video

recordings,” Chapman added. Because an extended tour wasn’t on the agenda this year, the choir recorded their performances so the public will be able to view them on YouTube.

Chapman noted that all the songs they performed this year were centred around the theme of coping with hard times, to coincide with people dealing with the pandemic. “One of the songs that really stood out to me was about all being in the same lake, but in different

ArtsForward Christmas sale is back

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press

An upcoming event in Neepawa will help you get a head start on your holiday shopping. ArtsForward is putting together the Glorious Christmas Wish Sale, set for Nov. 27 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Yellowhead Hall.

The annual craft and gift sale was cancelled last year, due to COVID-19, but with the restrictions as of now, the event can go on with very little disruption. Masks will need to be worn inside the hall and proof of vaccination is required to get in, but other than that, things will be pretty much back to normal.

“Any facility that has a liquor permit, it doesn’t matter what event is going on there, everyone has to be double vaccinated,” noted ArtsForward coordinator Yvonne Sisley.

“And with everyone vaccinated, we can have full capacity.”

The sale will feature approximately 50 vendors, selling everything from home decor, to jewelry, to ceramics and all kinds of gifts. In addition, there will be a silent auction

and Cats TNR will be selling concessions. “It’ll be very typical of what the sale has been in the past,” said Sisley.

While the Glorious Christmas Wish Sale is taking place, there will also be activities going on at ArtsForward. Nicole Cooper, director of recreation for the Town of Neepawa, is organizing some holiday happenings there. From 9:00 am to noon, there will be professional pictures with Santa.

Cooper noted that she’s currently working on getting the other activities finalized.

Sisley added that they’re very happy to be able to get back to a form of normal with these holiday events. “It’s just great to have everybody back,” she shared.

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Remembering

Expediency won out over excellence

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t’s always amazing how willing people are to ignore known history and available experience when their main goal is expediency rather than excellence. That pretty much sums up the Progressive Conservative Manitoba party leadership race debacle that came to a vote on Oct. 30. The PC MB leadership could have been both successful and excellent, but it fell far short.

PC Manitoba made many mistakes in the process. That said, the party staff worked very hard to make it all happen, but they were given an impossible task by the party’s Executive Council (EC).

Former Premier Brian Pallister stepped down as leader in mid-summer. The Executive Council acted within their mandate to set up an election process to select a new leader.

Mistake number one– it should be noted that a big chunk of the Executive Council are MLAs and most of them pledged their support to Heather Stefanson. Her supporters had a big say in how the process would work and weighted the process in her favour. MLAs seemed to forget that they only have one vote, just like every member. They should have at least had the decency to wait to declare their preferences until they knew who was in the race.

Mistake number two– the biggest mistake was setting the leadership election process into action so quickly and in the middle of a federal election.

There was no need to rush and history shows that. When Stu Murray was acclaimed as leader in 1999, it was a search process that took several months. When Murray was ousted by the party, it took several months to set up the 2006 leadership race and Hugh McFadyen was elected. When Hugh McFadyen resigned, it took several months of political planning and only one candidate came forward and that was Brian Pallister.

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Right in the Centre Ken Waddell following the accepted and expected rules from the 2006 leadership race, the EC raised the entry fee from $10,000 to $25,000. That stopped some candidates from getting involved.

Mistake number four– the LEC made it compulsory for candidates to sell 1,000 memberships. Several candidates backed off on the basis of this new criteria. The new thresholds were too high and too risky.

Mistake number five– there was no way the party was going to get all the memberships in and recorded, ballots printed and sent out and get them back under the short deadlines. Ballots were sent out Oct. 11 and had to be back by Oct. 29. That’s just 18 days.

Mistake number six– the LEC was also caught off guard when, out of nowhere, came a third candidate, former party treasurer Ken Lee. He reportedly met all the criteria, sold perhaps 4,000 memberships and raised the $25,000 entry fee. The party declined his nomination. It was a big mistake to not tell Lee or anyone else why he was declined.

Mistake number seven– they didn’t hire enough staff soon enough. 20,000 new memberships at $20 each is $400,000. That should have been ample funds to do a better job. Party HQ was overwhelmed, as phone calls almost always went to an answering machine and many calls were not returned.

Mistake number eight– early on, it became apparent that hundreds of members who paid their 20 bucks didn’t get a ballot.

Instead of extending the voting deadline a couple of weeks, the LEC refused. That was a very bad move. An extension would have cost very little and ensured that everyone who was entitled to a ballot received one and had time to get it back in to be counted.

Mistake number nine– the party promised there would be places around the province to drop off ballots. That never happened.

Mistake number 10– to try and compensate for people not receiving their ballots, the LEC set up a few last-minute places where people could drive to and get their ballot and vote.

These last minute voting arrangements were only announced mid-afternoon on Thursday, Oct. 28 to be noon to 4:00 pm on Friday, Oct. 29. That short of a timeline was very bad.

The LEC and the EC likely never realized how many memberships would be sold. By handling the process as badly as they did, it showed the PC Party of Manitoba has a lot of voter support, but organizationally, it’s very broken. The party should recognize the need to re-build its organizational strength.

But before an organization can solve a problem, they have to be ready to accept that they have a problem. PC Manitoba has a huge problem and if they don’t change, the voters may hoof them out of office.

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

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he path was strewn with fallen leaves, oak leaves, no longer crisp and crunchy, but sodden and dull. The trees were barren, the black fungus on the choke cherry trees a stark reality. The sky was grey and heavy, clouds scudding northward. This marked my own sombre mood. Two incidents this day had caused me to pause and remember.

The first was a light-hearted scene. We had pulled up in front of the Neepawa Court House, ready to cheerfully pay the taxes required to hold title to a parcel of land. Miss Daisy was with us, and at the sight of the statute of the soldier, she stood at attention. I assured her that yes, it was a very big man, he was okay. The deep rumble in her chest told me she wasn’t quite convinced. It was simply a passing incident in a busy day.

We headed into Brandon for our f lu shots, and having some extra time, and a guest from away, we swung by the Brandon Air Museum to check out the memory wall. “The memorial is shaped like an airfoil and is made up of a 91m long black granite wall (made up of 64 segments) as well as a large bronze statue. The wall bears the names and ages of more than 18,000 RCAF personnel who were killed during the Second World War. It also includes the names of RAF, RAAF and RNAF personnel who died in Canada, bringing the total number of people named on the memorial to approximately 19,000. The statue is a 2.6m bronze airman in training, who watches over the wall. The brickwork around the memorial features a large mosaic of coloured bricks depicting a pair of WWII era RCAF pilot’s wings.” Quote from a social media site. The wall is impressive, thought provoking and a graphic reminder of the human cost of just one of the known wars that ravaged our world. Here, too, is a statue. A young man in full f light gear, a young man with a deep furrow between his brows, knowing that tempered with the excitement and purpose was/is danger. There is seating, stern black granite benches bearing the reminder– Lest We Forget. The explanatory plaque includes the words– “They shall not grow old as we grow old…”

It was fitting that these memorials crossed my path this month. I have become accustomed to the memorial in our town’s front yard. It’s simply there– has been as long as I remember. On occasion, I stop to see it, really see it, read the names and give thanks for those who served and those who serve. Seeing the names and ages of nearly 19,000 persons, so many so very young, moved me deeply. Not simply names on a wall, or stories in books, these people were all, well, people. Folks who had dreams of a better, safer world. Dreams of family and a future. Dreams of peace.

I give thanks that I may walk the wooded paths in peace. I give thanks that I am free to think my own thoughts and pursue my own dreams. “We will remember them.”

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he 1980 US presidential election was fought between two candidates with radically opposing views. The Democratic party nominated incumbent President Jimmy Carter and were confident that he would be elected for a second term. The Republicans threw their support behind former California governor Ronald Reagan.

Reagan’s campaign focused on two issues that dominated A mericans’ thoughts in those years.

Many were upset with the Carter administration for failing to secure the release of 52 Americans being held hostage in Iran. Reagan promised a firm hand in dealing with the hostagetakers; but that wasn’t all he promised.

He also pledged that the American military would receive the funds it needed to secure sufficient state-of-the-art weapons to make the United States the strongest military force in the world. “Then,” he said, “we will negotiate peace with our enemies from a position of strength. Never again will we ask people to fight in a war that we won’t

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let them win.”

Reagan was also a fiscal conservative. He would have agreed with a statement made by the late comedian Jackie Mason, who observed that “our government of the people, by the people and for the people is taking way too much money from the people!”

Reagan was determined to return as much as he could to the people through tax cuts and reduced government spending. His plan soon became known as “Reaganomics;” and it had some success. During Reagan’s presidency, inflation dropped radically. So did taxes. So did government spending. But government debt increased, thanks in large part to the increased military spending required

by Reagan’s campaign promises.

Reagan’s plans achieved

some success. His tax cuts put more money in the pockets of average Americans and contributed to a significant increase in the US Gross Domestic Product. He was also able to help bring about something few people ever thought they would see– the tearing down of the Berlin wall and the dissolution of the Soviet Union. But those results were short-lived; and when the next crisis came along, the nations of the world were once again taking sides in yet another war.

From the beginning of time, people have gone to war for one of two reasons– either to defend their beliefs and way of life from those who sought to suppress them, or to impose their beliefs and way of life on those who did not agree with them. And that is why, despite our best endeavors, the world peace we seek

One thing that surprises me is that the sun comes up at about 8:45 in the morning and it goes under at about 6:45 pm. However, the little town where I now live is more north than

Edmonton on the map.

On a cold day, I enjoy the heat from my fire place and it makes my home feel so cozy. I thank the Lord each day for the place he reserved for me very close to my daughters and in a day’s drive of my sons in BC. This morning, we sang “Count your blessings, name them One by One.”

Observation

By Addy Oberlin

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nother month has gong by. Twice I have seen a few sprinkles during the month of October and the temperature has been above normal several days.

and for which we pray at every Remembrance Day service will be very difficult to achieve.

A nation may have the military might, political will and popular support to send its army, navy and air force to fight against another nation. But unless that nation has dealt with its own internal conflicts and resolved issues of bias, prejudice, discrimination, racism and hate within its own borders, it does not have the moral authority it needs to launch an offensive designed to overthrow one regime and replace it with another.

In one week, Canadians will pause at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month to honour the memories of those whose lives were lost on the battlefields of the world. As we stand in silence, I would urge us all to offer a prayer for our country– that God will give us leaders who will address the social and moral issues troubling us with courage, dignity and integrity; so that these issues can be resolved and the moral authority this country once had can be restored.

It brought tears to my eyes.

God is so good and He loves me so much. Think about it, how much Jesus loves you and me. Are we accepting His love and His care for us? “God loves us so much that He gave us His only Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16.

Museum History– Iroquois School (correction) In last week’s issue of the Banner & Press, this photo was mistakenly identified as the last class of the Springhill School. This class was actually from Iroquois School. Correct information is noted below.

Iroquois School was opened in 1885 and the original building was built of logs. In 1906, a frame building was built. In 1907, Mr. Francis Armstrong saw an enrollment of 44 pupils and was paid the grand sum of $50 per month. At that time and up to 1911, the school operated for 12 months a year.

In 1950, a new, larger school was built. The school’s last teacher was Mrs. Beth McDonald, who was paid $300 per month, with an enrollment of 16 students. In 1966, Iroquois school was closed and the students were bused to Neepawa. Pictured is the school’s last class. Front row: Charlene Kulbacki Sandra Pegoski, Gordon Kuharski, Danny Pegoski, PHOTO COURTESY OF BEAUTIFUL PLAINS MUSEUM Cindy Kulbacki. Centre: Brian Kulkbacki, Cherri Piett, Darlene Kuharski, Debbie Harper, Paula Simon, Mervin Kuharski. Back: Todd Simon, Murray Kasprick, Valerie Simon, Diane Wabick, Brenda Harper, teacher Mrs. McDonald.

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Letters

Data or assumption?

John Whitaker states with great certainty that if we can get 95 per cent of the population treated with the experimental mRNA, then COVID-19 will be gone from Manitoba. I would like to know on what data he is basing this assumption.

Those treated with the experimental mRNA can still get and transmit the virus and the treatment wears off within a year. So even if we had 100 per cent treatment, we would still have the virus circulating around. The virus would just be circulating among the 100 per cent treated.

I would also like to remind Mr. Whitaker that it is not the unvaccinated that locked us down, damaged small businesses and hurt our society. That was the government.

Natalie Gordon BSc (Biochem) PhD (Human Genetics) Alonsa, MB Editor’s note: The mRNA vaccines being used on the public are not experimental. They have been through all required testing and trials to be able to be approved by government health authorities all over the world.

Accurate, local news is important

This is an excellent editorial [from the Oct. 29 edition of the Banner & Press] entitled, “Is complacency the goal?”

It gives the ordinary citizen insight into just how government works and how newspapers get their information on what the governments are considering, proposing and actually doing.

It is a difficult job, if some areas are not reporting the minutes of their meetings regularly. It leaves the newspapers with only one option to fill their pages with and that would be the chaotic items that get people riled up and perhaps frightened. It is important for people to know that our governments are attempting to plan for the future of our communities– even if it is a difficult job to actually sit down and read these minutes. That is why we have reporters and journalists, to help to study the minutes and give the public an honest overview of what is in the works.

It does not matter how small the community is. What their small local governments are planning or doing is important to the citizens because they can perhaps give their opinion on what is actually brewing before it has been already set in stone. Then, we would not have so much chaotic background noise coming from what people have “heard” is going to take place.

Virginia Fox Dauphin, MB

We are compassionate

Thank you, Arlene Walker, for your Oct. 29 letter.

Please know that all of Manitoba is as compassionate as you are, including those opting out of the vaccine. We also care about, say, HIV-positive and drug addicted patients.

StatsCan says we’ve had 1.71 million COVID-19 cases and 28,872 deaths (~15K in 2020 and ~14K in 2021). In fact, 36,290,000 Canadians have remained healthy (even with no vaccine in 2020), including nearly all essential workers who, after serving faithfully for two years, now face dismissal if they don’t get the jab. A physician’s job is to treat patients, not assign culpability. The blame game only profits lawyers and politicians seeking reelection. So, remember these solid facts: Continued on Page A22

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Helen Drysdale out of helen’s kitchen

Rutabaga enthusiast

I am a rutabaga enthusiast. People seem to either love or hate this vegetable. I am in the love camp. Rutabagas and turnips are both members of the cabbage family, Brassicaceae. The rutabaga story goes that in 1620, the Swiss botanist Gaspard Bauhin crossed a cabbage with a turnip and produced a rutabaga. Rutabagas are slightly sweeter and larger than turnips, with a yellowy/purpley exterior versus the white and purple/white exterior of a turnip. When cooked, rutabagas will become a gold colour, while turnips remain white. What most of us buy in the store labelled turnips are actually rutabagas.

The turnip was an important food crop for the Romans, as well, it was the vegetable of choice to hurl at unpopular public figures. When the Romans invaded England, they brought turnip seed with them. There they caught on as they thrived in a cooler damp climate, required a short growing season and kept well for long periods of time. In the 15th century, “turnip eater” was the common term for a country bumpkin. The Red River settlers brought along turnip seeds for their gardens and it was one of the crops to grow and keep well for them. When we visited Scotland, mashed turnips, known as neeps, were served with the haggis. The Irish carved turnips for their jack-o-lanterns on All Hallows’ Eve to ward off the evil spirits that roamed on that evening. Rutabaga is the major ingredient in the most loved Finnish Christmas dish “lanttulaatikko” in their cuisine. Our German student was horrified we ate turnips, as in her country, they were associated with cattle and pig food. During WWI a food shortage had forced the German people to rely heavily on turnips for food. In France, turnips were known as “poor man’s food” and in Charles Dickens’s novels, if you called someone a “turnip,” you meant that they were a perfect idiot.

Both turnips and rutabagas (also known as Swedes) are great for mashing or adding to soups, stews and casseroles. They both can be used interchangeably in recipes. For a change, I like them thinly sliced with a sprinkle of salt. Store the turnips loosely wrapped in a plastic bag in the crisper of the fridge or loose in a cold room.

Even if you are not a rutabaga fan, do try this delicious recipe and I am sure it will change your mind about them!

Rutabaga carrot casserole 3 cups chopped rutabaga 1/4 tsp. pepper 2 cups chopped carrots 2 eggs 1/4 cup diced onion 2 Tbsp. flour 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1 tsp. baking powder 1 Tbsp. butter 1 Tbsp. brown sugar Topping: 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs 1 tsp. salt 2 Tbsp. butter In a pot, add the rutabaga, carrots, onion and chicken broth. Cook until veggies are tender. Drain any remaining broth off. Add 1/4 cup of broth back and mash the vegetables. Add the butter, sugar, nutmeg, salt, pepper, eggs, flour and baking powder in and mix well. Place the mashed mixture into a greased casserole dish.

Topping: Mix the crumbs and butter together and sprinkle over the top. Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes or until heated thoroughly through.

Rolling River School Division custodial staff go on strike Banner Staff Neepawa Banner & Press Custodians and cleaners at Rolling River School Division (RRSD) began a legal strike on Monday, Nov. 1, taking place at the Minnedosa Collegiate and the RRSD board office.

A total of 21 staff members were part of the strike.

CUPE 1630 president,

Kevin Jay, stated in a press release from the union, “We have done everything to try to prevent a strike, but the Rolling R iver School Division has left us little choice.”

The union is asking for the same four-year deal that many teachers across Manitoba received, with wage increases of 1.6 per cent, 1.4 per cent, 0.5 per

cent and a cost of living adjustment over the four years. “All we are asking for is the same respect that teachers and other support staff in Manitoba have already received,” Jay said.

The Banner & Press has not been made aware of whether a deal has been struck before publication deadline.

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You can pick up the paper to get your weekly news, find a new recipe, look for jobs, go house hunting, even scout out upcoming events or sales in the area!

Spruce Plains RCMP Report

By Cpl. Jacob Stanton Spruce Plains RCMP Dur ing the week of Oct. 25 to Oct. 31, Spruce Plains RCMP dealt with 49 police activities.

Oct. 25: RCMP responded to a report of threats being uttered towards a business in the RM of Minto-Odanah.

The complainant declined to proceed with further police action. Police received a report of a vehicle being taken without the owner’s consent in Bethany, which was later determined to be unfounded.

Oct. 26: RCMP were dispatched to a commercial alarm in Neepawa that was later determined to be false. Police received a report of mischief to a vehicle in Rapid City. The vehicle had holes drilled into the gas tank and fuel was stolen. The matter is still under investigation. Police responded to a report of a stolen quad in the Municipality of Westlake-Gladstone; the investigation is ongoing.

Oct. 27: RCMP responded to a report of on l ine fraud t hat occurred the in the RM of Rosedale where the victim lost a substantial amount of money. The matter is still under investigation. Police received a report of theft of cattle in the Municipality of Westlake-Gladstone; the investigation is ongoing.

Police were dispatched to a report of donkeys loose on the highway in the RM of Minto-Odanah.

Patrols were made, but the donkeys were not located.

Stay tuned for next week’s Animals at Large.

Oct. 28: RCMP received a report of a suspected impaired driver in Rapid City. The vehicle was located parked at

a residence. There was insuff icient evidence to proceed further. Police responded to reports of a disturbance in Minnedosa, and threats being uttered in Neepawa. Both matters were determined to be unfounded.

Oct. 29: RCMP responded to a disturbance at a motel in Neepawa.

Police were able to deescalate the situation and resolved the matter without incident. Police were dispatched to a 911 hang up in Neepawa. Police attended the residence and determined that it was a misdial. Police received a report of a hit and run to a vehicle in Minnedosa; there was insufficient evidence to proceed further.

Oct. 30: RCMP received a report of stolen vehicle keys in Neepawa, which were returned to the owner before police attended. Police received a report of threats being uttered in Minnedosa.

Police attended and spoke with the suspect, who was verbally warned. Police were d ispatched to a commercial alarm in the RM of Rosedale, which was later determined to be false.

Oct. 31: RCMP responded to a report of suspicious people at a business in Neepawa. Police attended and spoke with the people in question

and determined there was no cause for suspicion or had any concerns. Police conducted various proactive traffic enforcement and engaged with several motorists.

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

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

Due to the ongoing COV I D -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 cr iminal 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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Curling is part of the backbone of Carberry Community excited to be hosting Manitoba Scotties

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press For many small town residents across rural Manitoba, an evening out watching curling at the local rink is a cornerstone to the overall community experience. For Carberry, they will soon get to experience that slice of small town charm, but on a much larger and more competitive scale.

Anticipation is starting to ramp up for the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. The event, which features the top female curling teams from across the province, will be played at the Carberry Plains Community Centre from Dec. 14 to 19.

Planning Committee board member Devon Speiss told the Banner & Press that hosting the Scotties is massive and very exciting for Carberry.

“Having an event of this magnitude come to our town is thrilling, not only for the committee and individuals involved with the event, but the town as a whole. There is a buzz around the community in relation to the event, and we can’t wait to have the curlers as well as all the fans from across the province visit our town,” noted Speiss.

“Curling has been part of the backbone of our town for

many, many years now. With competitive teams and many strong curlers coming out of our curling club each year and playing in larger events across the province and nation, it just goes to show how rooted the game is here. Carberry was one of seven original members of the Manitoba Curling Association, dating all the way back to 1888. Getting the opportunity to host this prestigious event means a lot to the club and community.”

Lots of work going on behind the scenes For Carberry to properly host an event of this scale, a lot of work most be done in preparation. In the weeks ahead, both the curling club ice and hockey arena will be altered to the largest extents to accommodate. The hockey ice will be removed Dec. 7 to begin the transformation process. The curling sheets will be created

by Greg Ewasko, a well-regarded ice maker throughout the curling world, with the help of members of the Carberry Club.

There will also be media platforms built inside the arena so crews can capture the action from all angles.

In relation to the current curling club ice, it will be removed to create “The Patch”, which will be a socializing location during the tournament.

As for the volunteer aspect for this event, Speiss noted that the committee has been very impressed with the response they have received thus far.

“We currently have many of the positions filled, but there is still room for a more individuals in different areas. We can be contacted through Facebook, as well as by email at: curlcarberryvolunteer@gmail.com.”

Curl Carberry and the Manitoba Scotties Tournament of Hearts will be following all the health guidelines during the competition. All individuals attending will be required to show proof of vaccination upon entry to the facility and will be required to wear a mask while inside the Carberry Plains Community Centre.

Week passes are $200, while day passes will be sold for $50 and will be going on sale as of Dec. 1. Ticket information can be found at curl-carberry.square.site.

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Looking Back 2001: Traffic lights installed on Hwy. intersection A8 NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

110 years ago, Friday, November 3, 1911 A proposal to secure a water supply for the citizens of Winnipeg from the Winnipeg River has been rejected. Reliance will be placed on wells.

The boys who were locked up in the police cells on Hallowe’en complain that the place is in a filthy condition– unfit for the temporary habitation of good citizens. It is hoped that the proper authorities will see that the place is made more tolerable– for there are certain human rights to which criminals are entitled.

100 years ago, Friday, November 4, 1921 Birnie persists in trying to keep on the map by occupying a page in the Press once in a while.

Business must justify the effort. Less complaint is heard from that quarter than others.

90 years ago, Friday, November 6, 1931 Roxy Ripples: We just read of a man who got a piece of ice lodged in his throat. Another case of hard drink!

T he recent r i se i n the wheat market has already placed a feeling of hopefulness in the people and talk of approaching better times is heard once more.

Dr. W. A. Howden wishes to announce that he will open an off ice next to Dr. G. H. McDonald’s on Wednesday, Nov. 11.

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president of the Associated Hospitals of Manitoba at the 30th annual convention of that organization, held in Winnipeg last week.

Agricultural officials in Manitoba had to search as far back as 1900 to find harvesting conditions as unfavourable as they have been during the present season.

A report for that year descr ibes har vest ing conditions as the most unfavourable in the history of t he prov ince. Wet weather prevailed during the latter part of August, all September and the first week of October. Stooks were saturated and farmers feared a total loss. A change in the weather, however, brought relief to farmers Oct. 7.

60 years ago, Friday, November 3, 1961 Langford Council has declined to co-sign a lease for Neepawa airport with the Town of Neepawa, reported Mayor George Rey to Town Council Tuesday, but he said the rural council would be “quite willing” to work out an agreement whereby the town would pay only the equivalent of land taxes on the ‘port…

Meanwhile, said Mayor Rey, the department of transport has informed that it will cease its maintenance of the port on the 15th of next month and, unless a lease is signed before, the property will be put up for sale next summer.

E a ger to get work completed on an access road leading from the highway to its new service station at the east side of Neepawa, the General Oil Co. was still running into red tape and snags earlier this week.

Cordova: The Lorndale School pupi ls held a Hallowe’en party at the school Friday afternoon.

50 years ago, Thursday, November 4, 1971 Neepawa Town Council gave third reading to a byl aw Tuesd ay n ight authorizing the inclusion of the Town of Neepawa in the whitemud Watershed District.

Charles L . Guichon of Portage la Prairie was elected chairman of the M a n it oba P r ov i nc i a l Committee of the A ir Cadet League of Canada at the annual meeting held in Winnipeg Oct. 24.

M r. Gu ic hon , who served with the R.C.A.F. during World War II, was an original member of the Portage Air Cadets’ sponsoring committee and has been active in the air cadet movement in Manitoba over the past 18 years.

40 years ago, Thursday, November 5, 1981 Neepawa To w n Councillors have set the wheels in motion, again, for a law permitting group homes as an additional use.

This time, however, group homes would be allowed in any area of Neepawa, at the discretion of council.

30 years ago, Tuesday, November 5, 1991 With only $12 left in its snow removal budget, you could safely bet the town of Neepawa went into the hole removing the six inches of snow that accumulated in a storm last Monday and Tuesday…

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Around this time in 2001 traffic lights were installed at the intersection of Mountain Ave. and Main St.. This made the intersection, as the original cutline says it, “safer for Anglicans. Oh, and everyone else, too.”

said the snow removal operation probably came in around $2,000, not $12.

He also said even though the snow removal budget has been blown away, town streets will be cleared in future snowfalls.

20 years ago, Monday, November 5, 2001 The new set of traffic lights at the corner of Mountain Avenue and Main Street in Neepawa became operational last week,

making the intersection safer for Anglicans. Oh, and everyone else, too.

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What are endowment funds?

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press

Community foundations are a unique way to support local causes because they allow donors’ gifts to continue giving in perpetuity through endowment funds.

An endowment fund is like an investment fund for a community. All donations to the fund get invested and interest earned is what’s used to give out grants. The initial donations never get used up, but the more donations go into the fund, the more interest that gets made and the larger the grants that can come from it.

Community funds There are several types of endowment funds, and while some may be used for specific purposes, most community foundations have a fund that may get used in different ways every year. This type of endowment fund is called a community fund and any general or non-specified donations made to the foundation go into this fund. Each year, foundations will accept applications from area organizations requesting grant money for different projects and they use the community fund to fulfill many of these requests.

Donor advised funds A donor advised fund is exactly what the name implies– an endowment fund which the donor has specified who or what will be the beneficiary. These funds can be set up to always go to the same recipient or can be decided upon each year depending on who the donor believes would benefit most from a grant. If a donor has a specific area of

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interest, they can also specify what field of interest they want the money to go towards and allow the community foundation to decide who or what within that field will receive the grant.

Designated funds Designated funds have similarities with donor advised, but there are some differences.

With designated funds, the grants go to the same recipient each year. Often, designated funds are set up in honour of someone or from the estate of an individual who’s passed away.

Many organizations also set up designated funds. Most designated funds are open to donations from the public, so anyone wishing to donate to a specific cause can do so through a designated fund if one is already set up for that cause.

Scholarship funds are also a type of designated fund, but are specifically for students graduating high school. Scholarship funds may be specified for students from a specific geographic location, students going into a specific field of secondary education, a student who had high academic achievements, or one who was involved in specific extra-curricular activities, such as sports or volunteering.

With so many different types of endowment funds, there is almost certainly a fund to suit any donor. Whether you just want to contribute to the community in general, or have a soft spot for a certain non-profit, there’s an endowment fund for that. To find out more about endowment funds in general or what funds your community foundation has, visit the Endow Manitoba website at endowmb.org.

Justin Smith, Keith Jacobsen, Roger Kuharski and Penny Walker accepted Touchwood Park’s designated funds cheque for $1,330 from BPCF.

Beautiful Plains Community Foundation Covers the communities of: Town of Neepawa, RM of Rosedale, RM of Glenella-Lansdowne and the Langford portion of the RM of North Cypress-Langford Years serving the community: 26

Approximate total distributed so far: $2.6 million

Brad Walker, of BPCF, presented Kinsmen Kourts 2 with a grant of $12,575.

Accepting were Perry Snedden, Dana Menzies, Grant Lukin and Tom Borsa.

Community foundations of the Banner & Press coverage area Contact a foundation in your area to inquire about grants for your non-profit

Beautiful Plains Community Foundation

Carberry & Area Community Foundation

Big Grass Community Foundation

Minnedosa & District Foundation

(204) 476-2681 info@beautifulplainscf.ca

(204) 476-0075 carberrycommunityfoundation@outlook.com

(204) 385-2456 biggrassfoundation@outlook.com

(204) 867-4633 mdsadistrictfoundationinc@gmail.com

Onanole Foundation Inc. onanolefdn@gmail.com

Mark your calendar! The annual Giving Challenge is set for November 15 – 21, 2021

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What happened to the Neepawa-founded charity for porphyria?

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press It all started in 1975. That was when Lois Aitken, of Neepawa, was diagnosed with Hereditary Coproporphyria (HCP)– one variant of those found in the Porphyria disorders group.

This rare and incurable disorder is caused by a buildup of natural chemicals that produce porphyrin in the human body. At that time, medical textbooks only contained a single, small paragraph on porphyria and Aitken’s diagnosing doctor, Dr. Brent Schacter in Winnipeg, told her she was the third person diagnosed with HCP to be recorded in the world’s medical records. In 1976, Dr. Schacter put Aitken in touch with the American Porphyria Foundation (then known as the American Triad Foundation), where she would become a Canadian volunteer coordinator for 10 years and the wheels set in motion for the founding of a Canadian association.

In 1987, Aitken began planning a porphyria organizational meeting under the encouragement of Desiree Lyon at the American foundation and Dr. R. Galbraith, a porphyria researcher from New York.

That meeting took place on Jan. 15, 1988 in Neepawa, with 23 people from the Yukon, Saskatchewan and Manitoba attending.

A unanimous vote was cast and the Canadian Por phyria Foundation, later named the Canadian Association for Porphyria (CAP) in 2008, was formed.

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From there, CAP received its status as a national registered charity on Sept. 20, 1988 and its first annual general meeting on Jan. 15, 1989. Unfortunately, due to a lack of funding, CAP had to make the decision to close its doors in December 2011.

But it turned out that would not be the end.

Some doors need to close...

“As the Neepawa porphyria office was closing its doors, there was a group of remarkable volunteers in Edmonton, Alberta, working hard to take over CAP,” said Aitken via a letter sent to the Banner & Press recently. “Canada Revenue Agency suggested we not immediately close our doors so that the Alberta group would have the chance to take over. This would enable the Alberta group to take all the records and educational materials that the amazing and successful Neepawa volunteers had developed over 23 years.”

Aitken added, “Sometimes a door has to close in order for another to open.”

Aitken also shared the story of a woman from the Neepawa community who benefitted from the support and educational services the Canadian Association for Porphyria had to offer.

Named Sara in the retelling

to protect her identity, she dealt with many symptoms starting at the age of 11.

These symptoms included extreme abdominal pain, muscle pain and weakness and periodical paralysis of her limbs. Doctors tested her for many things, but all results came back normal.

It wasn’t until she was 21 that she was diagnosed with Acute Intermittent Porphyria.

“One day, I came to the realization that directly across the street from me lived a couple whose nephew had Variegate Porphyria. Four houses to the west of me, the couple’s twin nieces had Erythropoietic Protoporphyria,” said Aitken. “One block to the east of me, one of Sara’s relatives had Acute Intermittent Porphyria, as Sara did. And I was diagnosed with Hereditary Coproporphyria. For a rare disorder, to this day, I find this mind boggling!”

CAP today Getting a Porphyria diagnosis can be hard, with many medical professionals having little to no knowledge of the disorder, said CAP. That is why they continue to do the work the Neepawa-based association started before it closed its doors 10 years ago. CAP is organizing workshops for

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November is Diabetes Awareness month and November 14th has been deemed World Diabetes Day. Diabetes is a disease in which your body can’t produce enough insulin or can’t properly use the insulin it makes.

Over 700 million people are expected to be living with diabetes by 2045.

As of 2020, 29% of Canadians are living with diabetes or prediabetes.

There are many different ways of eating to help manage diabetes, work with your health care provider for what works for you. Many think they need to avoid all carbohydrates if they have diabetes, however this is not the case! It is true carbohydrates break down to sugar in the body but foods that contain carbohydrates can still be included in an eating plan. These foods contain vitamins, minerals and fibre which are important for overall health. The type and amount of carbohydrate is what matters. Examples of these include: whole grains, legumes, low fat dairy products, fruits & vegetables.

To learn more of how to incorporate carbohydrates and still manage your diabetes please visit: https://www.diabetes.ca/nutrition---fitness/healthy-eating If you would like to learn more about diabetes or would like assistance with your diabetes self-management, please contact Prairie Mountain Health’s Chronic Disease Education Program at 1-877-509-7852.

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people with porphyria and their families, providing information and resources for each type of porphyria and an opportunity to connect with others; offering supports for children with Erythropoietic Protoporphyria to attend a summer camp where their need to limit sun exposure is accommodated, advocating for increased variety and availability of treatments and sharing information on new research and treatments.

“Porphyria impacts not just the patient, but the people who care about them. When one person has porphyria, it affects the lives of everyone around them,” said CAP via media release.

“Caregiving is often an invisible and emotionally exhausting role. Experiences of guilt, frustration and

grief are common, but can be hard to acknowledge.”

Professional awareness needed CAP’s support for people with porphyria also goes beyond supports for families.

To help people receive a diagnosis and appropriate, timely care, CAP seeks to boost awareness among medical professionals.

To improve awareness and address the challenges porphyria patients face with accessing care, CAP is working on developing the Canadian Porphyria Physician Network (CPPN), utilizing an Advocacy for Impact Grant from Alnylam Pharmaceuticals.

Part of the CPPN’s efforts includes providing opportunities for medical professionals to connect, share their expertise and learn

from each other; and to increase awareness through outreach and communication activities.

“As the need for this organization increases, the need for ongoing support from the community also increases,” said CAP. “Our future depends upon the generous support of the volunteer directors, medical personnel from across Canada, our industry partners and of our many members and friends.”

To learn more about the Canadian Porphyria Physician Network or get involved, readers are asked to get in touch via the email coordinator@canadianassociationforporphyria.ca.

More information, along with access to resources, can also be found on the CAP website.

Important update …

JP Wiebe Environmental License Application for the Pine Creek Valley

This past spring JP Wiebe Ltd applied for an Environmental License to draw both surface and ground water for irrigation from the Pine Creek Valley. Concerned community members outlined their reasons for opposing such a license in the Neepawa Banner, July 23th issue. More than two hundred residents signed a petition opposing the license in addition to those who submitted their concerns directly to Environmental Licensing including the Town of Neepawa and the Whitemud Watershed District. All comments can be viewed at… https://www.gov.mb.ca/sd/eal/registries/6113/index.html On October 12, Laura Pyle, Acting Director, The Environmental Act sent a project update by way of a letter to all those who had submitted public comments. (That letter can also be seen by going to the above link.) Ms. Pyle’s letter states that as of Oct 12th an Environmental License had not been issued. For a licence to be issued, a cutoff flow will be needed to protect the water supply for unlicensed users – well users, people who water livestock or gardens, and wildlife and fisheries habitat. Water above the cutoff flow could be allocated for consumptive use such as irrigation under the Water Rights Act. A monitoring and reporting process will be needed so that JP Wiebe Ltd can demonstrate that their operation is within its licence limits for withdrawal volumes and withdrawal rates, and that the cutoff flow is being maintained. Mitigation comes into play if someone experiences adverse effects due to the project. The cutoff flow is the main mitigation mechanism to protect other water users, but if effects happen in spite of the cutoff flow, the mitigation plan would go into effect.

One of the community’s many concerns is that JP Wiebe Ltd, who appear to have been in breach of compliance multiple times as it relates to this project even before a license is granted, are to be the entity monitoring that cut off flow.

Ms Pyle does not recommend a public hearing, having heard concerns from an unprecedented number of community members. Many of those same community members feel strongly that a public hearing is needed.

If not to voice our concerns then to be allowed to ask questions relating to this particular application as well as to issues of water allocation and protection of our habitats. It is our hope that a public hearing be granted so residents may ask questions of both the Environmental Licensing folks as well as the water allocation teams, both surface and ground.

Our prairie wetlands perform functions critical to our well being and that of our environment yet ninety percent of our wetlands have been lost. We’re told that the waiting list for water allocation is long and moves slowly yet those with allocation are left to self report usage with few if any consequences for exceeding their allocations.

Our current protocols are failing us.

We need to do better with water allocation, with our water practices and with accountability. Let’s start that process with a public hearing bringing both our concerns and suggestions to the powers that be. Water is a limited and precious resource that belongs to all of us, not a privileged few. Without mindful use of our water and without protecting our natural habitats we are certain to face dire consequences.

An appeal to hold a public hearing can be made by letter or email to the Minister of Conservation and Climate indicating that you are appealing the Director’s decision in her letter of October 12, 2021 not to recommend a public hearing for the J. P. Wiebe Pine Creek Irrigation Project, and explain why you think a hearing is needed.

Email address for Sarah Guillemard, the Minister of Conservation and Climate is mincc@leg.gov.mb.ca Other relevant contact info is available at https://www.gov.mb.ca/sd/ Deadline to appeal to have a public hearing is November 12, 2021.

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Local food bank program aids waste reduction

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

The Neepawa Community Ministries Centre (NCMC) has run a food bank for many years. But what some may not know is that the NCMC, as part of their efforts, also reclaims food. While the food bank primarily receives nonperishable items, the food reclamation efforts help bring in fresh products for those with food insecurities in the community. Amanda Naughton-Gale, director for the NCMC, explained that people will donate foods, such as garden produce, and that there is a partnership between the NCMC and different local grocers to make fresher foods available to food bank clients.

“Stores like Safeway or Giant Tiger will phone us and say, ‘Hey Amanda, we have some stuff that’s close to date or just past date that’s still good. Do you want to come and grab it?’, so we go over and grab it.

Depending on what it is, we either freeze it and have it available for our foodbank clients,” said NaughtonGale. “Safeway is changing a little, because their parent company– Sobeys– has partnered with Second Harvest. Second Harvest is a food reclamation company, a non-profit organization, and their mission is trying to deter food waste in Canada.”

Naughton-Gale added, “Second Harvest has a lot of great opportunities for people to learn about those things on their website, but they also partner with manufacturers, producers and grocers to see if we can get food to help solve insecurities– so we can get it to people who really need it.”

Safeway’s partnership with Second Harvest means that soon, the grocer will be

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The Neepawa Community Ministries Centre (NCMC) has had a food bank program for years. What may be unknown to some, however, is that the food bank also does food reclamation. The food reclamation helps bring fresh foods to its food bank clients.

using the food rescue app to list what they’ve got and Naughton-Gale will receive a notification. She can then choose whether to accept or decline the food, depending on if the NCMC has space for it. While some grocers only partner with other agencies, others are open to all recipients, meaning that other individuals can use the app to reclaim food and pay with a credit card. For the NCMC, the reclaimed food comes free of charge and is then donated out by them to those who need it.

“The more that we can get fresh items into the hands of those who have food insecurities, the better.

It’s really difficult. We’ve all seen our grocery bills rise and a lot of these are fresh items. Some canned goods have definitely risen in price, but are typically still a cheaper option than fresh vegetables or milk,” said Naughton-Gale. “So we’ve been trying to incorporate more perishable products– more fresh vegetables and fruits– into our hampers as much as we can. But we don’t have the funds in order to do that and that’s where reclamation comes into play.”

Understanding the difference Like Second Harvest, the NCMC also aims to

reduce food waste in Canada through their food reclamation ef forts, in addition to providing fresh foods to food bank clients.

Naughton-Gale noted that Canada is one of the highest food wasters in the world.

A lot of this, she explained, is due to overproduction and the misunderstanding of best-before and expiry dates.

“It’s really important for people to understand the difference between bestbefore and expiry. Bestbefore really has nothing to do with the safety of the food, and really even expiry dates don’t have to do with the safety of the food.

There’s only about five products that are actually mandated to have expiry dates,” Naughton-Gale elaborated. “These are items like baby formula,

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She added, “There’s a difference between that and food safety. Food safety is meat or produce that is bad, and it’s really determined by the smell, how it’s been kept, how long it’s been packaged, all of those types of things. We can reclaim meat, dairy and all of those things because a lot of the time, the best-before date is a suggestion of the shelf life– when the product is at

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its best. A lot of the time it still is okay and safe after the best-before date. You just have to ensure that how you are keeping and storing it is in a safe manner.”

Some foods good for weeks The NCMC now receives a lot of produce and fresh products that are being reclaimed by Harvest Manitoba. Harvest Manitoba provides monthly deliveries of food products, many of which have been short-dated and others that can have their ‘life’ extended. For example, Naughton- Gale noted, yogurt can sometimes be good for weeks after the best-before date. And, while you can’t remove mold spores from yogurt and continue eating it, it can be done with cheese,

so long as the individual cuts an inch past the spores.

“There’s all sorts of things that we as consumers really need to look into and see where we waste within our own fridges and cupboards, because the manufacturers are putting that date on there just because– they’re not mandated to outside of those few products. Typically, it’s stuff that has a shelf life of 90 days from the packaging time,” said Naughton-Gale.

“A can of beans is going to have a longer shelf life than a package of crackers, for example. But it’s more about the freshness as opposed to the safety– crackers may be a bit stale or less fresh tasting but, they are still safe to consume.”

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Actor and singer thankful for small-town arts Jeremy Walmsley discusses his journey and current projects

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

He’s an actor by day and a musician by night. Jeremy Walmsley, son of Don and Michelle Walmsley of Neepawa, has been involved in acting for about 15 or 16 years– 10 years professionally. Now living and working in Toronto, Walmsley got his start in highschool doing musicals. However, he really caught the ‘acting bug’ by spending time with his family. While they didn’t have TV, Walmsley and his family watched a plethora of movies, which he says got him addicted to storytelling through film.

“My dad, luckily enough, was an actor and director as well in the Neepawa community and did amateur adult productions. I got to see people on stage talking, saying things, telling stories and making people laugh,” said Walmsley. “So it was a bit of having that in the family and having my grandfather as a director as well and watching movies. That’s how I got roped into it.”

Walmsley added, “I was the kind of kid who always kept busy. I was in every single thing I could possibly think of. I was in drama, mostly every sport– just threw myself into any kind of department. I think the biggest thing that I really took from [my youth] was when I told my father I wanted to be an actor. He just said, ‘I don’t care what you do– you could be a ditch digger. But you just be the best damn ditch digger you could possibly be’. So what I took from that is if I’m going to do this, I’m going to do it with such vigor and focus.”

After highschool, Walmsley sought post secondary education through the Academy of Acting for Film and Television– a college program that, at present, no longer exists. This is where Walmsley says the world really moulded together.

Being a passionate singer in addition to being an actor, he was able to take lessons from some of the best actors and singers at a young age and study further on his own time. To this day, Walmsley still continues his studies.

“Right now I study with a

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Jeremy Walmsley (pictured above) is an actor and singer originating from Neepawa. During his career, Walmsley has been in a variety of productions from musicals to horror movies, such as the recently filmed and debuted Harland Manor (pictured right).

guy called David Rotenberg [who is an acting teacher at the Pro Actors Lab] in Toronto and really, truly, I owe a lot of my skills to him and the people I’ve worked with,” Walmsley expressed.

Drawn to the challenge Some of the productions that helped start Walmsley’s professional career were shows held at the Manitoba Theatre Centre. One such production was Once, the musical. For this production, he had to learn how to play about seven different instruments and play many different characters.

“It really beefed up my playing skills. It was a wonderful challenge to have to play instruments while singing, acting and telling a story. That really stuck with me theatrically,” said Walmsley. “What really sticks with me are challenging roles that I can dive into.”

Another role that fits that criteria is Walmsley’s acting as an anti-hero character in the upcoming film titled First Person Shooter, which was filmed this year and is expected to be released in 2022.

“That character was really interesting, complex and quite dark in some moments so I loved the challenge of that,” Walmsley explained.

‘It really pushed me, acting wise, as to what I can do.”

Walmsley has f ilmed in three additional movies this year, including Harland Manor– a horror movie f ilmed in Manitoba– that went live on the Tubi streaming service last Friday; When Hope Calls, which will be on the GAC Network this December, and another Christmas movie that will be released next year. Some TV series he can be found in include Nurses, Murdoch Mysteries and the Frankie Drake Mysteries.

‘Music is my heart’ Walmsley has been rather busy in the recording studio as a solo artist, too. Over the last couple of years, he has been working on singles and has released four of them– the most recent of which is Unwind You. At the moment, he’s working on three more songs to be included in an EP. “It never stops– when I’m not acting I’m busy writing

music and collaborating with other producers or producing myself. During the time of COVID-19 and isolation, I taught myself how to produce and be an engineer as well just to be productive and stay creative,” Walmsley enthused.

“Right after I shot When Hope Calls, I just went straight into something else.

It’s the hustle– when I’m done something, I’m not waiting around for something else, I’m like, ‘what do I need to do?’”

Walsmley added, “The music side of me is very much me and my heart– it’s who I am. The acting side, I play people for a living, I play pretend. So it’s very grounding, it centres me– it’s truly who I am, I’m not putting on a facade or

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character. But then my day job is putting on a character, which I love. So it’s two loves that I get to do and I’m very fortunate to do both of them.”

In his final thoughts, Walmsley wished to extend thanks to the Neepawa community, his teachers, such as Blair Chapman, and the Roxy Theatre for helping him develop his skills and more.

“When we get home from work, we want to unwind,

watch Netflix, and people can take that for granted. So I think it’s really important for small towns to have [arts programs]. Even the small amount that we had when I was playing instruments in band, choir, drama and all those things– I took all those pieces and made a living off of it,” said Walmsley. “So thank you to the small town and all the teachers that helped encourage me, and I hope they continue to do that for the younger kids.”

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Big win for NACI football when it matters 36-20 victory over Interlake secures Tigers’ spot in Doug Steeves Championship bracket

By Eoin Devereux

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The NACI Tigers recently got a measure of revenge off of the Interlake Thunder, defeating them 36-20 in the Rural Manitoba Football League (RMFL). After being shutout last week by the Thunder 30-0, the Tigers responded on Friday, Oct. 29 with an impressive effort on both sides of the ball.

In the first half, both teams started things off trading multiple touchdowns, with NACI primarily dominating with an air attack, while Interlake controlled the ground game. For the second half of the game, however, the Tigers defence was able to successfully lock down the Thunder’s running efforts. NACI head coach Chidi Small said a few half-time adjustment to their gameplay made a big difference.

“We saw that they were making progress [in the first half ] with runs up the middle. We decided to shift our linemen inside a little bit tighter, with our linebackers containing outside. That

was the main change and it forced them to have to shift their runs to the edge, where we were able to stop any big runs from happening. They still had a little success with runs from the quarterback, but it wasn’t nearly what was happening earlier in the game. [The coaching staff ] was really happy with how the guys adjusted and held them back, as the game progressed,” stated Small.

Small also indicated that the week of practice after losing to Interlake previously was a big factor. He said revising the game film was helpful and exposed a few things that they’d be able to take advantage of in the game.

Playoff matchups With this win over Interlake, the NACI Tigers closed out the RMFL regular season with a 4–2 record, good enough for second place in the Prairieland Division. The Tigers will advance to the Doug Steeves Championship bracket, which features the top four ranked teams in the league.

NACI will next face the

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The NACI Tigers closed out their regular season schedule with an impressive 36-20 win over the Interlake Thunder on Friday, Oct. 29. Above left: Angelo Verbo (#14) catches a pass that he’d turn into a touchdown.

Top right: Tarek Lapointe (#55) catches a pass on a two point conversion attempt. Bottom right: The NACI defense was relentless in the second half, shutting out Interlake in the final two quarters.

Swan Valley Tigers (6-0-0), while the SouthWest Sabres (5-1) will meet the Dauphin Clippers (3-2).

Coach Small stated that while Swan Valley is the toughest possible match-up they could have encountered

in the play-offs, the players are very much looking looking forward to facing the challenge.

The semi-final game between NACI and Swan Valley will take place in Swan River on Saturday, Nov. 6.

NACI beat Deloraine/ Hartney on Oct. 27 by the score of 4-3.

pressive impersonation of a brick wall in net for the Colts provided his teammates the chance to find their stride in the third period. Teammates Ashton Currah and Lucas Maddess both scored, with Maddess collecting two in the period.

Fortunately, the Tigers were able to tally a pair of their own, with Jory Kulbacki and Lennon Carr scoring for the home side. The shots on goal for the third period were a little more even, at 16-12 for NACI. The combined totals for the whole

game were 62 shots for the Tigers and 22 for the Colts.

This victory was the second of the regular season for Neepawa, as the team opened up the year on Oct. 24, winning 6-2 in Brandon to the Crocus Plainsmen.

Ethan Lizotte had a pair of goals on the night, while Callen Denbow, Jory Kulbacki, Ward Brister and Tarek Lapointe all added singles on the stat-line. It was another lopsided night in terms of shots on goal, as NACI outshot Crocus 60-18.

Neepawa Tigers win hockey home opener

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

After about 19 months away from the ice, the Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (NACI) Tigers are back and playing games that matter in the Westman High School League.

The team hosted its regular season home opener on Wednesday, Oct. 27, with a game against the Deloraine/Hartney Colts at the Yellowhead Arena. As if just returning to play wasn’t enough already for NACI’s

players, coaches and fans to be happy about, the Tigers capped off the night with a 4-3 victory.

Though the score was close, the tempo of the game itself was very one-sided over the first 40 minutes of play. In the first and second periods, NACI outshot Deloraine/Hartney by a 46 to 10 margin. But, despite throwing everything they had at Colts goaltender Ethan Williams, the Tigers only had a 2-0 lead going into the final 20 minutes of regulation. Both those goals

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Game results

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Saturday, Oct. 30

First Period 13:27 OCN H. Rambow (2) ASST: I. Kinnvanthong (1), R. Kuczek (2) Second Period 12:29 OCN B. MacDonald (3) ASST: A. Paul (2) 13:37 OCN B. MacDonald (4) ASST: A. Lorenz (3) 16:48 NPA C. Trmible (2) ASST: R. Gudnason (4) PP 19:21 OCN D. Peters (1) ASST: Unassisted Third Period 00:14 NPA R. Gudnason (8) ASST: J. Blake (2) 02:33 NPA C. Trimble (3) ASST: C. Gudnason (3), B. Michalchuk (2) 07:25 OCN A. Lorenz (4) ASST: Raj Gil (2) PP 17:31 OCN G. Aperley (1) ASST: B. MacDonald (4), A. Lorenz (4)

First Period No Scoring Second Period 01:26 NPA J. Romanyk (2) ASST: C. Trimble (2), J. Lapointe (2) PP 06:14 NPA P. Korman (2) ASST: K. Reynolds (4), R. Gundnason (5) 12:18 OCN W. Irvine (2) ASST: D. Kurbatoff (6) PP 14:55 NPA J. Romanyk (3) ASST: R. Gudnason (6), D. Wilton (10) PP Third Period 03:18 NPA C. Smith (3) ASST: J. Romanyk (4), D. Wilton (11) 19:04 OCN M. Hlady (2) ASST: B. Sinclair (6), A. Lorenz (5) PP Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP NPA 0 3 2 4 2/5 OCN 0 1 1 2 2/5 Goaltenders NPA - E. Demers - 32/34 saves OCN - S. Bacovsky - 28/32 saves Attendance: 227 - Roy H. Johnson Arena

OCN 6-3 Neepawa

Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP NPA 0 1 2 3 1/4 OCN 1 3 2 6 1/3 Goaltenders NPA G. Renwick - 32/38 saves OCN S. Bacovsky - 45/48 saves Attendance: 242 - Roy H. Johnson Arena

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MJHL Scoreboard Friday, Oct. 29

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28/21. Men’s High Single & Triple : Len Pritchard 223 & 578. Ladies’ High Single & Triple: Carole LeBoutillier 171 & 471. Other Scores to Note: Frank Porada 164, 201; Janice Absteiter 162; Darrell Gabler 155, 160, 158; Melvin

Oswald 187; Len Pritchard 208; Carole LeBoutillier 163; Judy Gabler 155, 151; Muriel Porada 168; Lawrence Smith 167; Vivian Oswald 157.

October Bowlers of the Month: Len Pritchard & Vivian Oswald.

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Long awaited renewal of a rivalry Neepawa Farmers win home opener over Carberry Plainsmen

By Eoin Devereux

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By the look of their on-ice performance, you wouldn’t have thought it had been 604 days since the Neepawa Farmers had played a game of significance in the Tiger Hills Hockey League (THHL). As for the Carberry Plainsmen, the wait for them has been even longer and unfortunately, looked it for some portions of the game.

A mix of returning veterans and some fresh new names were plastered across the stat-sheet for Neepawa on Saturday, Oct. 30, as they defeated Carberry 5-2.

Both teams started out on the night with a dynamic pace, looking to make up for lost time. Neepawa’s Kyle McDonald got things going with a goal just 4:20 in the first, with Daylon Creasy and Garrett Rempel assisting on the play. Just barely a minute later, a line

of former Neepawa Natives added to the Farmers’ lead.

Benoit Mowbray scored on the power-play, while Braden Gillies and Corbin Mariash collected assists.

Scott Murray replied for Carberry quickly, with an unassisted marker, but Garrett Rempel returned the Farmers to a two goal cushion before the end of the period. The Farmers outshot the Plainsmen 15-3 in the first 20 minutes of play.

For the second period, the score remained 3-1, with 12 shots on goal for Neepawa and just four for Carberry.

As for the last 20 minutes of regulation, Rempel scored his second of the night on an early power-play chance.

Brett Levandoski and Daylon Creasy assisted on the play. Jackson Stephens answered back for the Plainsmen just 21 seconds later, to make it 4-2. Lance Nugent would close out the night with one for the Farmers, with Mowbray and Brad

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Neepawa and Carberry faced one another on Saturday, Oct. 30 at the Yellowhead Centre.

Marshall aiding on the play.

Penalty wise, it was a relatively clean game the first 40 minutes of play. In the third period, however, both sides remembered they didn’t like each other all that much, as things got a little more chippy. Fortunately, things didn’t get too out of control. Final shots on

goal were listed as 36-12 for Neepawa.

Carberry (0-2-0), who has made its return to the THHL after a four year hiatus from the league, next plays on Friday, Nov. 5 against MacGregor. Neepawa (1-0-0) , meanwhile, will play in Gladstone on Saturday, Nov. 6.

Tiger Hills Hockey League recap

By Travis Longman TL_Media The Tiger Hills Hockey League began on Friday, Oct. 29, when four games took place. Five games were originally scheduled, but the contest between the Deloraine Royals and the Hartney Blues was postponed. This was the second time already that the Royals had a game postponed. The postponed games will be made up on a later date.The four games that were able to be played saw Souris host Virden, Cartwright travel to MacGregor, Wawanesa in Carberry and Gladstone at Pilot Mound.

Souris had first period goals from Joel Schultz, Brett Arbuckle and Troy Kliever as they jumped out to an early 3-0 lead after one period of play. Virden

would answer back with one in the second from Drake Bodie, but in the third Souris would put the game away just one minute and 55 seconds in, when Terry Doull scored the fourth Elks goal which proved to be the game winner. Souris wins this one 5-3.

Cartwright went to MacGregor but it was not a good night for the visitors. MacGregor was led by Kelly Rintoull’s hat trick as the the Wild scored early and often en route to an 8-1 win.

Josh Tripp had four points for Wawanesa as they got past Carberry 7-2. Only Sean Kubas of Gladstone had more points on night one. Kubas had seven points, as the Lakers defeated the Pilots 10-6.

There were three games on Saturday, Oct. 30.

Wawanesa was looking to

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stay hot when they played host to Minnedosa. The Boissevain Border Kings renewed hostilities in Killarney against the Shamrocks.

In the other game of the evening, Neepawa defeated Carberry 5-2. (Specific details on that game can be seen in above article on the page.)

Wawanesa and Minnedosa traded first period goals, but after that, the Jets were grounded and the Bombers erupted with four goals to skate away with a 5-1 victory. Minnedosa is 1-0 on the season while Wawanesa falls to 1-1.

The Boissevain Border Kings faced off against the Killarney Shamrocks in Killarney. The two teams were scoreless after one period of play, then in the second period, Brett Opper-

man opened the scoring for the Shamrocks and the home side led by a goal after two periods. In the third period, the Border Kings would tie the game up with a Devon LeBlanc power play goal and this one needed overtime! In the extra session, David Robertson, the former Estevan Bruin put home the overtime winner to make the final Boissevain 2 Killarney 1.

An exciting first weekend of Tiger Hills Hockey League action is in the books. Gameplay resumes on Nov. 5, when the Border Kings head to Hartney, Carberry is in MacGregorand Killarney hosts Sours. Stay up to date with everything in the Tiger Hills Hockey League on TL_Media.

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Rotary Book Sale a success once again

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press

The Neepawa Rotary Club’s annual used book sale has once again proven to be an effective fundraiser. The sale, which took place from Oct. 20 to 23, brought in about $3,350 from the sale of donated gently used books.

Murray Newton, one of the Rotarians who organizes the annual sale, noted that the club was very happy with the turnout this year.

“We had a pretty good sale,” he stated. “And we have a lot of books left over for next year.”

While they didn’t have a book donation campaign this year, Newton noted that there were a lot of books from last year’s collection because the 2020 event ended up being canceled.

He added that they still accepted donations this year, even though they didn’t have their book bins out and about in the community like previous years.

The total of over $3,300

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The Neepawa Rotary Club’s used book sale at the United-Anglican CEC brought in about $3,350 this year.

is fairly comparable to the 2019 sale, which brought in just over $3,500. “It’s a little bit lower, but not a whole lot,” said Newton.

The money raised from the sale goes to help support Rotary’s many projects within the community and the donations they give out

to local organizations.

He added that at the book sale this year, they were also collecting donations for Rotary International’s Global Polio Eradication Initiative.

They received about $725 from book shoppers, which the Rotary Club will match.

Newton added that there

are several international charities who also match donations to the initiative, so the $725 will become a much bigger sum.

Rotary International has been working to eradicate Polio for over 35 years and has helped reduce the disease by 99.9 per cent

ing and decorating cakes, learning to live on your own, a horse project and the Cloverbud Project.

The club met virtually Nov. 1 at their monthly business meeting, where upcoming events for members to participate in were discussed.

The club is organizing events that include volunteering with the Salvation Army and attending the Remembrance Day Service, along with planning a COVID-19 safe Christmas party for members to enjoy.

The next business meeting will be held on Dec. 6, where members will craft Christmas cards for members of the community to help spread Christmas cheer this holiday season.

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

community until he was 18-years-old. Upon graduation from the University of Manitoba, he would go on to serve in the Canadian Army, with tours of duty with the United Nations in Cyprus and NATO in Germany. Over the years, he climbed the ranks, with notable postings across Canada, the US, the former Republic of Yugoslavia and several other global postings.

A ceremony honouring Lieutenant-General Crabb had been scheduled for Neepawa in November of last year, but had to be postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions in place within the province.

world-wide, with it being endemic in only Pakistan and Afghanistan currently.

Newton reiterated that the book sale was quite the success this year, saying that it’s a great event for the community, especially those looking for a deal on some good books.

Stefanson named new Premier Continued from Page A1 Heather Stefanson won the PC Party leadership, and, therefore, the position of Premier on Saturday, Oct. 30. She defeated former MP Shelly Glover by 363 votes. Due to the close vote count and concerns that a contingent did not receive ballots, Glover has filed a court challenge against the results.

As for Stefanson, she was first elected to the Manitoba legislature in a 2000 byelection in the Winnipeg riding of Tuxedo. She has previously served on several portfolios, including justice, families and health. As well, she was named deputy premier in 2016.

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Belles, Beaux & Neepawa Legion recognizing Builders set up for retired military member another busy year

It has been an exciting start to the year for Neepawa Belles, Beaux & Builders multipurpose 4-H club. The club held their first business meeting virtually on Oct. 5 and everyone is anxious to begin their group projects!

This year, the 4-H Executive Positions are held by: Allison Beaumont, President; Claire Beaumont, Vice President; Ella Koshel, Treasurer; Rebecca Davidson, Secretary; Abby Zubert, Club Scrapbooker; and Caitlin Pankratz, Club News Reporter.

The club is busy planning project meetings covering topics like Geocaching, bak-

A retired member of the Canadian military with roots in Neepawa is receiving some long-overdue local recognition. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 23 will host a ceremony honour ing L ieutenantGeneral Ray Crabbe (Ret), on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 11:30 am. The event will occur immediately after the Remembrance Day ceremony and include the unveiling of a commemorative portrait of Crabbe.

Crabbe’s notable history Crabbe was born in Neepawa and lived in the

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Here and there Sports, council and community updates from Carberry area and beyond

By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press • Tracy Fleury won the Masters Grand Slam event in Oakville, ON with a 9-7 last rock extra end victory over Jennifer Jones Oct. 24. This event had 14 rinks from South Korea, Sweden, Russia, Switzerland, Japan, USA and Canada. Fleury also defeated Kerri Einarson, Manitoba and Canadian champion, in the quarter finals. Fleury has already qualified for the Scotties in Carberry Dec. 15 to 19.

• Carberry skip Braden Calvert and third Kyle Kurz, of the Assiniboine Curling Club in Winnipeg, are back in Liverpool, Nova Scotia this week in the Canadian Olympic Curling Pre-trials.

In 2014, they won the Canadian Junior Curling crown in Liverpool. They are now joined by second Ian McMillan and lead Rob Gordon.

• Rev. Emma Seamone helped coordinate an ALF (adolescent learning – family, friends and faith) conference at Carberry United Church Hall with 24 participants from Brandon, Portage, Carman and Carberry. The day concluded with a supper cooked by Rev. Seamone and Gareth Nikolaisen. Andee Nikolaisen is the new part time church secretary.

• Newcomers to Carberry since May are Bombardier (Corporal) Robert Mackay of the First Regiment in the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery and his wife, Keely, and their two young sons (six and three years old). He plays the bagpipes and re-

returning to led 3-2 after the first period. cently spent 10 Pilot Mound • Paced by Nathan Dyck, days in Engwith $325. Dylan Hood and setter land guarding T h e n e x t Meegwan Little, the CouQueen ElizaC a r b e r r y gars JV boys’ volleyball beth II. He home game team split four sets with was born in is Sunday, Neepawa (18-25, 25-23, Calgary and Nov. 7 at 6:30 25-18, 21-25). joined the pm, with the The Carberry Junior military in Minnedosa High girls have two teams 2010. Keely Bombers as and they swept Neepawa was born in the visitors. in seven consecutive sets Fredericton, • I n h i g h and were sparked by Lucy New BrunsSUBMITTED PHOTO school hockWaldner, Hannah Bock and wick and they met in Gage- Tracy Fleury, Selena Njegovan, Liz Fyfe and Kristin McCuish won the Masters Grand ey, the GCB Hannah McDonald.

Wildcats got Elton Sabres varsity girls town, NB dur- Slam curling event in Oakville, ON on Oct. 24. single markers from Tyler visited the Cougardome for ing training. She took her Mayor Olmstead, coun- Hood, Nathan Dyck, Carter Zone 7 league games Oct. military discharge last De- tion was passed regarding cillor Muirhead and CAO Elliot, Trey Dickson and 28. The visitors won three cember. They enjoy life in the Wells subdivision.

Accounts of $494,822 Stephenson were approved Deegan Campbell, but straight competitive sets.

Carberry and we are happy to welcome them. Carberry were approved for payment. to attend the annual AMM undefeated Russell’s Major Laura Ramsey, Elton power Approved EDO, Elicia Convention Nov. 22 and 23. Pratt Trojans won 6-5 Oct. hitter, was dominant in the is fortunate to attract several games and has committed to military families from Shilo. Funk, to attend conference • According to Tricia Zan- 29. der, Senior Election Official, In Swan River Oct. the BU Bobcats for next year.

• After an absence of more in Virden Nov. 17 to 19.

Approved garage sales there are seven candidates 30, the visitors used an The Cougars hosted an than 18 months, the United Church choir, under their permit – no charge for them. running for the vacant eight goal second period to eight team JV girls’ volleyDrop in lunches have Town Council position trounce Swan Valley Tigers ball tournament Saturday, faithful director, Andrea Blair, were able to sing, resumed for the fully vac- in the Dec. 1 election. In 13-4. Peyton Elliot sparked Oct. 30, including Rivers, alphabetical order, they are: the offense with four goals Reston, MacGregor, Hami“When the Saints Come cinated.

Letter regarding RCMP Peter George, Joe Harding, and Kylan Aitken fired a hat ota, Neepawa, Erickson Marching In” on Sunday, salary increase of 23 per Brad Jones, Bill Kalinowich, trick. Two goals each were and Gladstone. Reston beat Oct. 31.

• With the return to the cent effective 2017. The Shauna McKinnon, Debbie added by Jaren Waldner and Carberry in the finals, while World Series by the Atlanta provincial government usu- Rea and Samantha Van Carson Nakonechny. Trey Hamiota and Neepawa Dickson and Tyler Hood were semi-finalists.

Braves, it brings back mem- ally covers 90 per cent. The Damme. ories of my seven years as Town expressed some con- • The Wawanesa Jets re- sank singles. The Tigers an associate scout for the cerns. Some complaints re- ceived a hat trick from Josh Braves. I was fortunate to garding 911 calls answered Tripp and a pair from the stick of Jeff Neufeld to score attend their spring training from Souris.

CPR Holiday train con- a 7-2 victory over the host camp twice at West Palm Carberry Plainsmen Oct. Beach in Florida. Manager, cert will be held virtually.

A letter from Dustin 29. Denting the twine for Bobby Cox, was in charge of a magnificent four man Fisher expressed concerns the hosts were Jon Davison pitching staff paced by about why the Arts Council and Zaine McConnell with Johnny Smoltz, Tom Glav- brings in outside instructors singles. Tavish Quinn collected two assists. ine and Greg Maddux. One for programs he offers.

Efforts to revive the Star of the game for Caryear, the players were on strike and one of the so- Chamber of Commerce berry was goalie Connor Slipp, a BU student, who called “scab” players was continue.

Mayor Olmstead was had 64 shots directed at him. shot outside the dining area.

SUBMITTED PHOTO • Excerpts from the Town invited to speak via Zoom Carberry team leaders inof Carberry Oct. 12 council to Blair McIntosh’s Grade clude captain Troy Graham Queen Elizabeth II greets members of the Royal and assistants Jon Davison, Canadian Horse Artillery in Buckingham Palace. meeting held in the base- 4 class on selected topics.

A discussion on contain- Keean McLaren and Zaine Carberry resident, Bombardier Robert Mackay, enjoyed ment of the old municipal ers that may be used as small McConnell. There was a the 10 day experience. office: good crowd in attendance, A new administrative mo- homes took place.

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Correction

In the Oct. 29 edition of the Banner & Press, Rapid City Memorials was identified as the company that etched the names of 90 educators and nearly 900 students into the Cardale School Memorial (Here and there. Page A14).

It was, in fact Guinn Bros. Memorials of Neepawa, who did that work.

As well, other notable information on the School Memorial that has been

forwarded to the Banner & Press since publication is that Allan and Lois Hyndman, as well as Audrey Kirk, are part of committee involved with the planning and raising funds for the Memorial; Cody Kelly of Brandon designed the wall and the official unveiling ceremony for the Cardale School Memorial has been set for June 26, 2022 at 11:00 am.

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Classifieds Heaven has called another angel.

Marilyn Philippina Elisabeth Richardson

(Nee Hertlein) passed peacefully on October 27, 2021, at the Country Meadows Personal Care Home in Neepawa, MB, with family by her side.

Mom was born October 13, 1934 to Mary and John Hertlein in Langenburg, SK. and was raised in the farming community of Inglis, MB. She was predeceased by her husband Leslie (Les) Richardson, parents Mary and John Hertlein, an infant sister Christina, sisters Margaret (William Mintenko) of Russell, Shirley Rudolf of The Pas, brothers Chris (Beatrice) Hertlein of Langenburg, Jack Hertlein of Esterhazy, SK. She was also pre-deceased by a son Thomas, age 2, and an infant daughter Kathy, as well as a son-in-law David Harapiak and great grandson Jett.

She married her soul mate Les on March 24, 1954 and was blessed with raising 5 children together.

Harvey (MJ) from The Pas, grandsons Jeff and Scott (Crystal). A daughter Brenda (Wayne) Schell of Neepawa, Grandaughters Jocelyn (Ron), Leslee (Steven), grandson Garrett (Terri). A son Calvin (Karen) of Steinbach, grandsons Jason and Chad (Daria), twin granddaughters Meagan (Jared) and Tricia. Daughter Debbie Harapiak of Winnipeg, granddaughter Alannah (Randy), grandson Braxton. A son Brian (Darlene) of Lockport, grandson Michael (Robyn), granddaughter Shani (Ryan). A decade ago, a step son Greg Trenholm (from Dryden) came into her life, with his children Jackie (Paris), Pattie and Greg Jr.(Iris). Bev Seaborn was very special to her and she treated her like a daughter. She has many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends who will miss her dearly.

She was born in a time when school seemed unimportant, a home had no running water, no hydro and certainly no conveniences. When families simply “make do” with what they had and hard work was the order of the day. On top of this “lap of luxury”, she never saw her mother walk and when but a child herself, she had the onerous job of caring for an invalid mother, raising 2 smaller siblings, running a household complete with meals, laundry by hand, getting meals to men in the field and not even a teenager yet. Proper schooling not being an option, she went out to work to help support the family and while waitressing at the local café, she met and married this “dreamy” guy, Les (LT), who swept her off her feet.

Alcoholism inflicted our family early in their marriage and mom being no stranger to commitment and hard work, buckled down to raising 5 children as well as taking in up to 4 boarders at a time. Later, she managed a farm on her own (along with directing the support staff ”the kids”), while dad did some northern stints to put food on the table. Mom later worked at the chicken processing plant in Neepawa and when it closed, her working career came full circle when she retired from the Coop cafeteria.

Mining, farming and trucking moved mom and dad around Manitoba and Saskatchewan, but finally settled in Franklin, MB for 42 years. After mom suffered health concerns, dad struggled with the decision of moving her to the PCH in Neepawa in 2016. Dad visited mom daily and became a regular at the PCH dinner table, until his passing last year.

In later years, mom and dad liked to travel, making 2 trips to Cuba, a trip to Alaska, along with numerous other US destinations. They loved to dance, play cards, games and attended many roundups over the years. And of course, the love of mom’s life, her babies, grand babies and great grand babies. In their presence, her soft blue eyes would twinkle so, letting you peek into the biggest heart that would wrap them up in love. As tough as life could get, the love for her family endured, along with her infectious smile.

Our family wishes to acknowledge the gifts of care and compassion shown mom by the entire Country Meadows Personal Care Home and Neepawa Hospital, during her final chapter of life. Words cannot express our thanks.

It is now time for us to share this kind, loving, gentle soul with the heavens. It makes us smile to know she is now dancing among the stars with dad.

Celebration of Life on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 2:00 pm in The Franklin Hall. Due to Provincial Public Health Orders, proof of vaccination is required before entry into the Service.

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Obituary Douglas Alyn Popkes

It is with great sadness the family of Doug Popkes announces his passing on October 31, 2021 in Neepawa.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 64 years Joan; daughters Wendy (John), Deb (Walter), Kim, Linda (Vern) and grandsons Kole (Brittany) and Keith (Melanie).

Doug & Joan farmed in the Arden area for 59 years.

He was an active member of the community and RM councilor for 20 years.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 11:30 AM at Arden Community Hall.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba.

Rest in Peace.

Covid protocols will be in place.

Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone ~ MacGregor in care of arrangements

Frances (Gaye) Sorrell

Frances (Gaye) Sorrell, at the age of 66 years, passed away at her home on the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, following a lengthy illness. She was laid to rest on Oct. 28th at the McCreary rural cemetery, at Gaye's request. A few family members attended to a brief grave side prayer and commitment to the earth. Those in attendance were: daughter, Lea Smith, Lea's companion, Brent and Lea's son, Kobe and daughter, Chelsea, residing at Winnipeg; sister-in-law, Willma Plourde (twin brother to Bill) Willma's husband, Cleo, their daughter, Cindy, residing at Riding Mountain and Gaye's husband, Bill for 44 years. The route was taken to have a small gathering, party, with the covid threat in mind and a short time frame was chosen. Other loving family members that could not attend are: Bill's son, Troy and his wife, Rechille, residing at Calgary, Bill's daughter,Angie and husband, Perry, their daughter, Emma Plewer, residing at Victoria, BC. I would like to express my gratitude to Ryan at Sneath/Strilchuk Funeral Services, who took care of the arrangements and gave an exemplary service. Thank you Ryan, for your comforting words, and this extends to include Doctor Catherine Gudmundson, Palliative Care nurse, Jenna Zurba, and to the doctors, nurses and staff at the Ste. Rose hospital for prior care visits, going back and up to August 2020. Also, thanks to the operator who did a super and neat job of opening and closing the grave on a short notice. I appreciate it. A special thanks to Darko, Nikki and assistant, Lynda, and the whole crew at Reischek Pharmacy, who always gave us excellent and friendly service over the past few years. A heartfelt thanks to my friends, Pete and Laurie, Trent and Heather and Reg and Judy for stopping in with condolences and the food gifts and those who gave cards and comforting words in our time of grief. Following is a little poem in honour of Gaye: To Gaye, if I could, I would say, It was a beautiful, calm and sunny day.

I'm so glad you kept faith in God. Now I will pray, To God, to grant to your dear soul, a peaceful rest.

You suffered, fought hard and now you deserve the very best.

I will always remember your kindness and your pleasant smile.

I shall never give up hope that I will see you again, after awhile.

Rest in peace – Sincerely, with Love, Bill.

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Auction Sales Meyers Auctions Online shop tools, furniture, household, much more, Closes Nov 18, 2021

In Memory

Meyers Online Gun Auction Accepting Consignments Closing end of November

In loving memory of our Mother, Grandmother

Ida Jane FIZELL

who passed away 25 years ago on November 12, 1996 at McCreary, MB.

Bradley Meyers Auctioneer 204-476-6262

We love and miss you dearly.

Although it’s been 25 years Since the Angels took you Home to our Lord and Saviour Not a day goes by Without something reminding us of you, A Bird, a Feather, the Wind on our Faces, a Song You live within us Knowing some day we will see you again!

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BRED COW SALE FRI. NOV 19 11:00 ADDTIONAL SALES DECEMBER 10

Forever Loved Forever Missed Norma-Jean, Bob & Family Ivy-Anne, Tim & Family

Cows must be pre-booked and delivered to mart by noon Thurs Nov 18 for preg checking.

If you have cattle to consign please contact Gladstone Auction Mart at 204-385-2537 or Tyler Slawinski at 204-672-0450 License # 1108

Tender Heritage Co-op Tender Notice

R.M. of Minto-Odanah

Road Gravelling Proposal 2022 - 2023

A proposal is requested for a two year period (2022 2023) for the crushing, loading, hauling and spreading or stockpiling of crushed gravel for municipal purposes within the Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah.

• Approximately 38,000 cubic yards • Gravelling to be completed by August 15th or penalty of $1,000.00 per day will be imposed • Each bidder to provide Worker’s Compensation and GST registration numbers • Each bidder responsible to take out removal permits as required by the municipalities • Submit price breakdown (per cubic yard) for services of: (1) crushing in designated pits (2) hauling/spreading from designated stockpiles Proposal forms may be obtained by contacting the municipal office. Proposals must be submitted on Proposal Forms.

Deadline for proposals: November 10th at 4:00 p.m.

Lowest or any proposal not necessarily accepted.

Submit proposal to: R.M. of Minto-Odanah – GRAVEL PROPOSAL 49 Main St., Box 1197, Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0 Phone: (204) 867-3282 Fax: (204) 867-1937 Email: mintoodanah@wcgwave.ca

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Applicable taxes will be added. Purchaser must arrange for pick up and is responsible for the costs.

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NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS NOVEMBER 5, 2021 A19

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We are looking for a self-motivated, full time person to join our team, to begin work immediately.

Duties to include: • Payroll, accts. payable, accts. receivable, trust accts., financial statements • Computer skills are essential • We will train the successful person for Autopac and insurance • Preference given to individuals with an accounting diploma or training toward certification Apply in writing with references stating salary expectations to: PO Box 969, Neepawa MB R0J 1H0 or via email to dschmall@gillandschmall.com Only those candidates being considered will be contacted.

We’re hiring a Full Time Travel Consultant!

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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 persons who wish to make them in respect to the following matter:

TOWN OF NEEPAWA BY-LAW NO. 3207-21 being an AMENDMENT to the TOWN OF NEEPAWA ZONING BY-LAW NO. 3184-18, as amended.

HEARING LOCATION: Town of Neepawa Municipal Office, 275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, Manitoba DATE & TIME: November 16, 2021 at 7:05 P.M GENERAL INTENT OF BYLAW No. 3207-21 To rezone an area of land in the Town of Neepawa: FROM: “ML” - Industrial Light Zone TO: “RMH” - Residential Mobile/Modular Home Zone This amendment will allow for future residential development of the subject lands.

AREA AFFECTED BY BYLAW No. 3207-21: An area of land described as Lots 1 & 2, Plan 6081 NLTO in Pt. SE32-14-15WPM in the Town of Neepawa as shown outlined in a heavy broken line on the map below.

Notice NOTICE OF BY-ELECTION Notice is hereby given that a vote of Town of Carberry will be taken to elect Councillor from the following duly nominated candidates: For the offices of Councillor: 1. Samantha Van Damme 2. Peter George 3. Shauna McKinnon 4. Bill Kalinowich 5. Joe Harding 6. Debbie Rea 7. Brad Jones

The Council of the Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone at a Regular Meeting of Council at the Municipal Office in Gladstone, MB on November 17th, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. will consider the following proposal to borrow $431,835.70 (borrowing by-law no. 2021-14) to pay: The purchase of a new 2022 John Deere 772G Motor Grader.

VOTING PLACES Voting places will be open for voting on Wednesday the 1st day of December between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at: The Carberry Community Memorial Hall IDENTIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED BEFORE BEING ALLOWED TO VOTE. A person may be required to produce one piece of government issued photo identification (for example - driver’s license or passport) or at least two other documents that provide proof of identity.

ADVANCE VOTING For the purpose of accommodating persons who are qualified to vote, but who have reason to believe that they will be absent or otherwise unable to attend their proper voting place on election day, an advance voting opportunity will be located at The Carberry Community Memorial Hall and will be open November 28th, 2021 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

APPLICATION TO VOTE BY SEALED ENVELOPE A voter who is unable to go in person to the voting place or vote in advance, may apply in person, in writing, or by fax to the senior election official at 37 Main Street Unit 3 Carberry, MB

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.

If applying in person, a voter may apply between November 3rd & November 28th *A voter applying in person may pick up a sealed envelope ballot package at the time of application. ** A voter applying by mail receive a sealed envelope ballot package by regular post, or by making alternative arrangements with the senior election official.

Tricia Zander Senior election official 204-834-6628 SEO telephone number

THE MUNICIPALITY OF WESTLAKE-GLADSTONE PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING GENERAL BORROWING BY-LAW NO. 2021-14 TO PURCHASE A NEW GRADER

Town of Carberry

The total estimated cost of the motor grader is $431,835.70, to be funded by borrowing.

The borrowing will be repaid over 4 years at a maximum interest rate of 3.0% per year.

The annual repayment amount will be no more than $116,175.49 to be levied annually as part of the general municipal levy.

Why is council considering borrowing for another grader?

The grader that council is trading towards the proposed new one, is 7 years old. Once the equipment is off warranty, it can get costly to repair if the engine or other major components break down. Council chose to levy the grader through borrowing for various reasons including the low interest rate to borrow short term. The total amount of the purchase tax levy in would bring a substantial increase to taxes compared to levying the annual payment of the debenture over 4 years, Council also does not want to drain the equipment reserve for one piece of equipment knowing other equipment will need to be replaced in the near future.

Participation from the community at these meetings is the best way to hear ideas from our municipal residents.

Copies of the proposal to borrow and information about the capital project are available at the municipal office at 14 Dennis Street East and on the municipal website at www.westlake-gladstone.ca Dated at the Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone this 29th day of October, 2021, and issued pursuant to Section 174.1 (1) of The Municipal Act. Coralie Smith Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone (204)385-2332

A20 NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Help Wanted

Municipality of Harrison Park Employment Opportunity

Accounts Receivable/Utility Clerk The Municipality of Harrison Park is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Accounts Receivable/Utility Clerk to commence as soon as possible.

PRODUCTION OPERATOR Manitoba Starch Products is the only manufacturer of food-grade potato starch in Canada. Our growing, state of the art processing facility is located near Carberry, MB, in the heart of Canada and surrounded by western Canadian potato production.

We are currently seeking full-time Production Operators to join our team for work in our plant that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. The successful applicants will work on a rotating schedule which includes 10 and 12 hour day and night shifts.

The successful candidate will possess: • the ability to work 10 and 12 hour shifts on a 24 hour, 7 day per week rotating schedule • the ability to work alone on night and weekend shifts • the ability to lift and carry up to 25kgs, walk and stand on concrete for long periods of time (with breaks), and be comfortable with heights • the ability to work in varying temperatures • the ability to consistently maintain a clean work area • a strong work ethic with the ability to maintain an excellent attendance record • strong problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail • a positive, collaborative attitude and approach to work • strong computer skills • mechanical aptitude • previous manufacturing experience Applicants must currently live in Canada, be legally eligible to work in Canada, and be able to speak, read, and write in English fluently.

We offer competitive wages ($18.50/hr to start) and employees are eligible for our benefits package after successful completion of the requisite probationary period.

Qualified candidates can apply by emailing a current resume and cover letter to the attention of Brent McMillan at hr@manitobastarch.com by November 19, 2021.

We thank all that apply. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION is seeking applications for a Electrical Construction / Industrial Program Teacher 1.0 FTE Term Position at Ste. Rose School for the Second Semester of the 2021-2022 school year.

Begins on Tuesday, February 1st, 2022 Job Description We are seeking an Electrical Construction / Industrial Arts Program Instructor for our “New” Electrical Construction Facility. The state of the art facility is set to be completed and ready to use as of December 2021. This will allow for the right instructor to teach students the Electrical Construction Vocational Trades Curriculum. Areas of instruction include, but are not limited to: Workplace Mentoring, Safety Practices, Building Codes, Generic Blueprint, Tools and Equipment, DC Theory, Series and Parallel Circuits, Conductors, Cables and Voltage Drop, Fundamental Writing and Raceway Installation.

Qualifications Include: • Certificate of Qualification (Journeyperson) in the subject area; Red Seal Endorsement • Combined training and/or current, relevant experience in Electrical Construction/Industrial Electrician/Active Electrician fields; • Effective and written communication skills, interpersonal and problem solving skills and competence in managing change; • Demonstrated competence and relevant expertise in subject matter; • Appropriate personal characteristics for instructing in a high school/vocational setting.

• A Teaching certificate is not required, but considered an asset.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter highlighting your qualifications and experience to Bev Szymesko, Superintendent Turtle River School Division by 12:00 noon on Friday, November 5, 2021 Email: bevs@trsd.ca Fax: (204) 835 2426 Phone: (204) 835 2067 We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.

The Account Receivable/Utility Clerk is responsible for all invoicing, maintaining water and sewer utility accounts, and processing month end entries. They are also responsible for the administration of three municipal cemeteries, along with other administrative duties including secretarial and receptionist tasks.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate must be self-reliant, highly-motivated, and a team-player. They must have strong customer service and communications skills in working with the public, other staff and suppliers. Computer knowledge is essential, with a strong understanding of Microsoft Windows programs being desirable.

The Municipality of Harrison Park offers an excellent benefit and health plan.

A detailed job description is available upon request.

Interested applicants are asked to submit a resume, cover letter, and 3 references by Friday November 12th, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. to: Tamara Sellman, CMMA Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of Harrison Park By mail: Box 190, Onanole, MB R0J 1N0 By email: admin@harrisonpark.ca Dropped off: 43 Gateway Street, Onanole, MB The Municipality of Harrison Park wishes to thank all candidates for their interest but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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This massive beet was recently brought into the Banner & Press office by Pat Harder, of Gladstone. It was grown in her garden and weighed in at around five pounds. Height wise, it stood as tall as an extra large cup of coffee.

How the food bank works

Continued from Page A11 If the NCMC has extra products, they ensure that their clients have access to those products first and then puts it out to the general public through the thrift store.

Naughton-Gale explained that not everyone in the community who shops at the thrift store financially needs it, but may appreciate the extra shopping options to save money. As well, not everyone who is food insecure goes to the food bank, so it provides another, potentially more anonymous way to access food.

Food bank access Those who are in need of accessing the food bank can do so on a monthly basis by giving Naughton-Gale a call at the thrift store and going through the intake process. This process provides the NCMC with information as to what the individual’s situation is– what’s going on, why things are happening and why the food bank needs to be accessed.

This is done judgement free and is solely to start a relationship with the client so the NCMC can start helping in other ways.

“We can refer people to different programs within the community, find ways to save money within a budget or give suggestions about what’s going on,” Naughton-Gale explained. “That referral to other resources can definitely help, apart from the food that we can give.”

The food bank, although it has changed a bit due to COVID-19, has a shopping style motto. This means that there’s a list of things people can select from for their food hampers. What this format does is it allows the NCMC to create food hampers tailored to the family, instead of families receiving general hampers with foods they may not eat or may not be able to eat.

“We find that by doing a selection based type of food bank, people can get what they need and want, which helps in all sorts of ways,” said Naughton-Gale.

NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS NOVEMBER 5, 2021 A21

Stefanson vows to consult with all Manitobans

By Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press

In a press conference shortly after the swearing in ceremony, new Premier of Manitoba Heather Stefanson answered reporters’ questions about the economy, COVID-19 and the leadership election itself.

Stefanson vowed to, “Consult with MLAs, colleagues and all Manitobans” on many issues.

In fact, her answer was similar in every question posed. Her consistent answers seemed to illustrate a cautious first day approach but also addressed the belief by many people that consultation by government in the the recent past has been lacking.

On the C-19 issue, she said she would be “meeting very shortly with Chief Medical Officer Dr. Brent Roussin.” Stefanson emphasized that the province must keep the economy going, reduce surgical wait times and do everything they can to keep

businesses open.

When asked about how to address the 49 per cent of party members who voted for her rival, Shelly Glover, Stefanson said, “We need to find a common ground. I will work with my colleagues and reach out to people across Manitoba.” Asked about when, after over two years without a face-to-face Annual General Meeting (AGM) or policy convention, could PC Manitoba members expect the opportunity to get together Stefanson said, “We’ll have discussions about when to hold an AGM.” Stefanson won the leadership on Saturday with 51 per cent of the vote. Glover received 49 per cent and has launched a legal challenge to the vote. Glover maintains the PC Manitoba Leadership Election Committee rushed the process and by doing so, many people didn’t get ballots or didn’t have time to get their ballots returned in time to be counted.

Dan Mazier takes oath of office Submitted Neepawa Banner & Press Dan Mazier, who was elected to represent the constituency of Dauphin – Swan River – Neepawa in last month’s federal election, has been officially sworn in as a Member of Parliament (MP). Mazier will formally take his seat in the House of Commons on Nov. 22, when the 44th Parliament will officially commence.

The 44th Parliament will commence with a Speech from the Throne, which will outline the priorities for the government. After the Speech from the Throne, parliamentary rules require a pre-determined amount of debate and an opportunity for the opposition to respond, followed by a vote of confidence.

Mazier stated that his priorities in the upcoming Parliament will be focused on fighting for the rural Canadians and communities who make up Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa, a constituency without a significant urban centre.

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Letter: ‘Who’s doing the spreading here?’

Continued from Page A5 COVID-19’s survival rate is ~98.9 per cent. Tens of millions of asymptomatic, unreported cases are the justification for lockdowns (unreported = not in the data), which means the survival rate is actually 99.9 per cent. COVID-19 cases should be, but aren’t, organized as “serious, mild, at-home-watching-sitcoms, and repeat visitors.” Any normal year has about 7,500 deaths from pneumonia/the flu. Death statistics are reported “per year,” not as a multi-year accumulation. The PCR test multiplies inert, non-infectious fragments

of DNA, and does not conclusively identify COVID-19. Vaccinated individuals can catch and transmit COVID-19 as easily as non-vaccinated. Canada Health states that immunization is not mandatory in Canada. Manitoba’s 73 per cent fully vaccinated were told their cooperation would help stop the virus, but about a third of MB’s daily new cases are now among the fully vaccinated—because the truth is the jab only gives three to six weeks alleged “efficacy.” Indeed, half of Israel’s current hospitalized COVID-19 patients are fully vaccinated.

Arlene, blaming healthy people for COVID-19 transmission is as offensive as blaming all immigrants for inner city crime. The fully vaccinated are the ones out in all the social settings, while the nonjabbed’s activities and venues are severely limited. Who’s doing the spreading here?

Answer: it doesn’t matter! For two years now, we’ve proven that COVID-19 cannot be eradicated by masks, lockdowns or vaccines, any more than we can eliminate sinus colds or HIV. The bigotry you exhibit is unbecoming of your station. If you can’t be objective, please stay home.

We will still be compassionate toward you.

Meanwhile, those brave enough to function in a germ-filled world without resorting to accusations, will kindly carry on. Thanks.

Lenora Buffi Neepawa, MB Editor’s note: While survival rate is high, over 5 million people have died of COVID-19 worldwide since the pandemic began, making it the third leading cause of death globally. Picking and choosing certain statistics to share may help prove a point, but it doesn’t always tell the whole story.

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Area dancers complete Highland Exams

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Medal Tests were held on Saturday, Oct. 30 at Expressive Dance with Crystal’s Studio in Minnedosa.

These tests were to be taken in May 2021, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, the dancers have had to wait until after their summer break from lessons and when they were ready again.

The examiner was Gaelyn McGregor, who joined us virtually from Winnipeg. She is an examiner with the Scottish Dance Teachers’ Alliance. Seventeen of Crystal’s Highland dancers completed a total of 90 exams. Some exams include four dances, as well as

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Students of Crystal Scott at the Expressive Dance with Crystal Studio recently took their Highland Dance exams, which had been postponed since May due to COVID-19.

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Many dancers completed two to seven exams each.

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Everyone passed their exams and they will receive certificates and medals in the mail.

Crystal is so proud of her dancers as they continue to set goals and strive to keep improving during this difficult time.

Amateur sports are the fabric of our communities

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Above: Grand Champion Charolais Female, shown by Madisyn Robertson, of Neepawa, and owned by JMB Charolais, of Brookdale.

Left: Chase Airey, of Rivers, was the Junior Showmanship Reserve Champion, with HTA Charolais.

By Dalyse Robertson Submitted Manitoba Ag Ex returned to Brandon from Oct. 27 to 30, after a two year hiatus.

Cattle numbers were down, but enthusiasm was high. Dallas Johnston, of Brookdale, and the organizing committee need to be commended on an excellent event.

Several local participants ended up in top spots in the cattle shows.

JMB Charolais (Bert McDonald & Judy Hart), of Brookdale, had the Reserve Junior Bull Calf Champion with JMB Diesel Son 111J in the Charolais Show, held Oct. 29,

judged by Brent Stewart, Russell.

The Junior All-Breeds Showmanship and Breed Conformation classes were held Oct. 30, with Levi Rimke, Oak Lake, judging this large group of youth.

Madisyn Robertson, of Neepawa, was Intermediate Showmanship Reserve Champion.

Chase Airey (HTA Charolais), of Rivers, was Junior Showmanship Reserve Champion.

Madisyn Robertson also had the Grand Champion Charolais Female with JMB Rose 102J, owned by JMB Charolais, of Brookdale.

Sue and Faith Bergman fueling up for the big game.

Submitted Manitoba Pork Community sports are builders of character and create the foundation of a healthy lifestyle, with leagues and arenas across the province serving as valuable connectors both in cities and towns. Young people benefit greatly from organized sports, and after missing activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic,

community support is vital to support grassroots and amateur sports across Manitoba.

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On behalf of its farmers, large and small, Manitoba Pork will continue to support athletes through amateur sports organizations like the MJHL and CurlManitoba to help hockey players and curlers excel in sport, foster the value of teamwork, and build community pride.

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Neepawa & District Chamber 50/50 Brookdale elevator supports Miles for Mental Health moved to MAM

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Neepawa & District Chamber of Commerce president Kerri MacPherson (left) presented a cheque of $357.50 to Diane Martin in support of Miles for Mental Health recently.

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press Miles for Mental Health is one of the beneficiaries of a recent grassroots fundraising effort. Over the course of the autumn, the Neepawa & District Chamber of Commerce organized and operated a 50/50 square raff le. In total, they were able to sell 143 squares at $10 per square. Christi Hiller was named the draw winner

and has been presented with a cheque for $715.

As for the other half of the proceeds raised from the raff le, they have been split between the Chamber and Miles for Mental Health, a local group that raises awareness about the connection between mental wellness and physical activity. The organization fundraises locally via its annual Miles for Mental Health Community Walk, held every August. Due to

uncertainties related to COVID-19 restrictions, however, the walk has not been able to proceed in 2020 or 2021.

On Wednesday, Oct. 27, Neepawa & District Chamber of Commerce president Kerri MacPherson presented a cheque for $357.50 to Diane Martin of Miles for Mental Health. MacPherson said that the Chamber is very happy to have been able to raise the funds and sup-

This photo was taken just before Brookdale’s flat grain storage elevator (above) was lifted and, the next day, moved to make its new home at the Manitoba Agricultural Museum (MAM). Below: This photo depicts where the railway “y” used to be.

port a great cause. Martin, meanwhile, thanked the Chamber for its generous support.

The Miles for Ment a l Hea lt h comm it tee members include Jennifer Davie, Heather Krutkewich, Sheri Smelski, Sherri Hollier, Mark Perrett, Nichelle Desilets, Diane Martin, Claire McCannell, Tammy Dudenhoffer and Kassia Hollier.

NEW OWNER It gives us great pleasure to welcome Kelsey Filion Drozduk to the McDonald’s family as the new owner of the Neepawa and Portage La Prairie restaurants.

Prior to joining the McDonald’s team, Kelsey has spent years in the wealth management sector, which has allowed her to run a successful family practice alongside her husband Marshall.

In addition to this, Kelsey brings a strong understanding of the restaurant industry. Kelsey and her family are looking forward to becoming part of the Neepewa and Portage La Prairie communities, building strong relationships and getting involved in local activities.

Kelsey is excited to be working with her new teams with a continuous approach to employee development, training and learning.

Please join us in wishing Kelsey and her family every success with their new adventure in Neepewa and Portage La Prairie.

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Visitors to the Lansdowne Park Army Camp near Ottawa in 1941 were shown how to work with an assortment of the equipment those who have enlisted may use on the field. Here, R.T. Patterson is shown instructing an interested visitor on how to use a LeeEnfield Rifle.

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Wop May, Alvin Roy Jackson Canadian f lying ace

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By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press The story of Wilfred Reid (Wop) May started right here in Manitoba. Wop was born on Mar. 20, 1896 in Carberry to Alexander and Elizabeth May. The family remained there until 1903, moving to Edmonton that year. Thirteen years later, Wop joined the 202nd Edmonton Sportsmen’s Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force on Feb. 8 and became a machine gun instructor, holding the rank of sergeant by the time the battalion was sent overseas in November that same year.

After the battalion’s arrival, Wop applied to be a pilot and transferred to the Royal Flying Corps (later known as the Royal Air Force) in Oct. 1917. He graduated from his training on Feb. 28, 1918 as a lieutenant and was assigned to the 209 squadron of the Royal Air Force. His first aerial combat experience came six months later, when his squadron was operating over the Somme Canal on Apr. 21.

It was here that Wop and his squadron encountered The Red Baron’s “Flying Circus” and Wop came under attack by Baron Manfred von Richthofen, The Red Baron himself. Caught in the dogfight, the guns on Wop’s Sopwith Camel jammed and Wop made an attempt to escape.

Wop’s captain, Cpt. Roy Brown, saw his predicament and fired upon Richthofen’s craft. The Red Baron crashed moments later and Wop was saved. By the end of World War I, Wop was promoted to the title of Captain and credited with 13 victories, giving him official status as a flying ace.

Among these medals was the Distinguished Flying Cross. This medal was awarded to Wop for his courage in action during the Battle of Amiens in August 1918, during which he had been wounded.

Canada’s first flying club After his World War I service, Wop became a renowned “barnstormer”, more commonly known today as a stunt pilot.

During this period, Wop flew small aircrafts to remote areas in Canada, often for daring missions. This venture started after Wop was issued a civilian pilot’s licence on July 7, 1919. Wop and his brother Elgin formed Canada’s very first registered aircraft company that year, known as May Airplanes Limited, based in Edmonton.

The pair flew a Curtiss JN-4 “Jenny”, touring the prairie provinces and performing

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Wilfred Reid “Wop” May, Canadian flying ace who was born in Carberry. He survived a dogfight with the Red Baron.

aerial feats for crowds at exhibitions and rodeos. Wop even had his name written on the top wing of his bi-plane so crowds would know it was him flying the plane when it was flown upside-down.

In addition to performing for crowds, Wop assisted law enforcement with manhunts. The first of these assignments was also in 1919 and marked the first manhunt in Canada to use aircraft. Another was the manhunt for a man known as Albert Johnson, the “Mad Trapper of Rat River”, in 1932.

Come 1920, Wop was issued a Commercial Air Pilot Certificate #7 on May 7. With this licence, Wop and Elgin established May Field on the former Sproule Farm near Edmonton. This was Canada’s very first Air Harbour. Elgin unfortunately passed away two years later, and it is noted that Wop was deeply affected. However, he continued barnstorming until he married Violet Bode in 1924.

Wop became a founder and the first president and chief flying instructor of Canada’s first licensed flying club in 1927, the Edmonton and Northern Alberta Aero club. This club operated from Blatchford Field, so named due to mayor Ken Blatchford’s assistance in making the club a reality. Wop had implored Blatchford to consider conversion of one of the nearby farms into an airport, since May Field wasn’t big enough.

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The pilot, F/O H. Witwer, was thrown clear and descended by parachute before being taken as a prisoner of war. The remaining crew, including Alvin, were later pronounced killed in action and buried in Germany. The incident took place on Aug. 26, 1944 with Alvin being the young age of 20. He was buried in the

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According to an investigation report, the full crew, in addition to Alvin and F/O H. D. Witwer, consisted of P/O H. L. McKay, F/O A. W. Larsen, P/O D. R. Barnard and Sgt. R. J. Boorman.

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He worked as a mechanic, stationed as a lineman at the Neepawa airport, and helped his father on the farm for several months prior to his enlistment with the R.C.A.F. in May of 1940.

According to the Banner & Press archives and information from the Beautiful Plains Museum’s war project, Alvin trained at Brandon, Hamilton and MacDonald, MB, as well as Trenton, Ont. It was at Trenton that he graduated as air gunner prior to being sent overseas in December 1943. He was later posted to the Moose Squadron and was a member of the crew chosen to fly the first Canadian-built Lancaster bomber (#KB775) on its second tour of operations.

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Number 1 Squadron members

NO. 35 E.F.T.S. NEEPAWA BOOK, DATED 1944

Pictured are members of the No. 1 Squadron from the No. 35 E.F.T.S. Neepawa. They were pictured in a book on the E.F.T.S. published in 1944. Back row: WO1 C. J. Baxter, F/O. J. A. MacIntyre, F/O. J. R. Gervais, F/O. G. F. Petty, F/O. E. D. Bradford, F/O. G. R. Hollinshead, Sgt. G. A. Krussel, P/O. F. K. Cooke, P/O. J. Randall and WO2 R. W. Conway. Middle row: F/Sgt. J. L. Alexander, F/O. J. R. Cunningham, P/O. G. W. McDonald, P/O. G. C. Craig, Sgt. G. G. Smith, Sgt. J. A. Glover, P/O. L. R. Hass, P/O. J. R. Stacey, P/O. D. L. Peck and P/O. F. W. Toop. Front row: F/O. H. H. Veno, P/O. H. B. Moreland, F/O. J. A. Keenan, P/O. W. N. Richmond, F/Lt. H. J. Tatler, F/Lt. G. O. Palmer, F/O. R. L. Chalmers, F/O. C. T. Gleason, P/O. H. W. Bristow, F/O. F. S. McNab, F/O. A. J. McMurdy.

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Wop May (left) receives blanket-wrapped diphtheria antitoxin from Dr. Malcom Ross Bow (right), Alberta deputy minister of health, for his mercy flight to Fort Vermillion in 1929– the “race against death”.

Continued from Page B2 One year later, Alberta’s provincial deputy-minister of health contacted Wop to request assistance. This would result in a flight that became not only a nationwide but a North Americawide phenomena. The flying of diphtheria antitoxin to Fort Vermillion. A reporter was sent from New York to cover the story and newspapers were condemning the government for sending Wop and his co-pilot, Vic Horner, on a “death defying flight” into the north in a small aircraft on wheels in the middle of winter. However, the flight was a success. The medicine was kept safe from freezing by wrapping it in wool blankets and stashed in the freight compartment of the aircraft with a charcoal heater. The medicine was delivered intact and the pilots returned safely home.

Wop was later dubbed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) and, during World War II, he volunteered for the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. He carried out

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his service as the general manager of No. 2 Observer Schools in Edmonton and was supervisor of all Observer Schools in Western Canada. Wop’s school in particular was often called out on search and rescue missions and to assist in the safe passage of US aircraft that were en route to Alaska.

During his time at this post, Wop is credited with conceiving the idea of a parachute service, or “para rescue”.

This service was specifically thought up for airmen who were lost in bush country.

Wop’s first para rescue crew was formed in 1943 and was composed of civilians from Canadian Airways Training Limited. The concept was then adopted by the Royal Canadian Airforce (RCAF) and came into service after World War II. When Wop’s service ended, he was then employed by the Canadian Pacific Airlines as the Director of Northern Development. Then, in 1951, he became manager of the line’s repair depot in Calgary.

Wop passed away later that year and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1974.

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Wartime scenes from overseas and the homefront

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Top right: Aircraft workers at the Hurricane manufacturing plant in Fort William stop to take a lunch break with “Kitty Hawker”, the plant mascot.

The plant was turning out 15 planes per week in 1941.

Bot tom right: This woman, whose name was not printed, was photographed while welding cartridge clips for Bren machine guns.

The guns were heralded as light and efficient, being turned out by the hundreds in Canada in 1941.

Top left: The model planes seen here weren’t toys. Turned out in technical schools in Canada, these built-to-scale models included minute details, gun placements, fuel tanks and more to teach student pilots and gunners of the R.C.A.F. and Empire to identify allied and enemy planes at a glance.

Bottom left: Section Officer Patricia Griffin (left), from Winnipeg, and Assistant Section Officer Nancy Smith, of Calgary, who were in charge of a contingent of R.C.A.F. (Women’s Division) girls who had been posted to England in 1942. They were inspecting their new equipment while on their way to a new post via ship.

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Above: The women pictured here were all members of the Ontario Women’s Land Army in 1941, which was organized by a group of women who had anticipated a shortage of farm labour due to the enlistment of men into war services.

From lef t to right are Amybel James, Barbara Dennet t, June Hardy, Bernie Harris, Millicent Cobb, Kathryn Ironside and Helen Harris, who were all from Malvern Collegiate, Toronto.

Below: A member of an East Coast anti-air c r a f t c r ew s c an s t he sky through one of the many pieces of delicate equipment which made up the modern Ack-Ack ba t ter y in 1941. T he individual was not named in the information that accompanied the original photograph.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA

Wop May (left) receives blanket-wrapped diphtheria antitoxin from Dr. Malcom Ross Bow (right), Alberta deputy minister of health, for his mercy flight to Fort Vermillion in 1929– the “race against death”.

Continued from Page B2 One year later, Alberta’s provincial deputy-minister of health contacted Wop to request assistance. This would result in a flight that became not only a nationwide but a North Americawide phenomena. The flying of diphtheria antitoxin to Fort Vermillion. A reporter was sent from New York to cover the story and newspapers were condemning the government for sending Wop and his co-pilot, Vic Horner, on a “death defying flight” into the north in a small aircraft on wheels in the middle of winter. However, the flight was a success. The medicine was kept safe from freezing by wrapping it in wool blankets and stashed in the freight compartment of the aircraft with a charcoal heater. The medicine was delivered intact and the pilots returned safely home.

Wop was later dubbed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) and, during World War II, he volunteered for the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. He carried out

“Honour Our Veterans”

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

his service as the general manager of No. 2 Observer Schools in Edmonton and was supervisor of all Observer Schools in Western Canada. Wop’s school in particular was often called out on search and rescue missions and to assist in the safe passage of US aircraft that were en route to Alaska.

During his time at this post, Wop is credited with conceiving the idea of a parachute service, or “para rescue”.

This service was specifically thought up for airmen who were lost in bush country.

Wop’s first para rescue crew was formed in 1943 and was composed of civilians from Canadian Airways Training Limited. The concept was then adopted by the Royal Canadian Airforce (RCAF) and came into service after World War II. When Wop’s service ended, he was then employed by the Canadian Pacific Airlines as the Director of Northern Development. Then, in 1951, he became manager of the line’s repair depot in Calgary.

Wop passed away later that year and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1974.

“Remember Those Who Served”

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Wartime scenes from overseas and the homefront

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Top right: Aircraft workers at the Hurricane manufacturing plant in Fort William stop to take a lunch break with “Kitty Hawker”, the plant mascot.

The plant was turning out 15 planes per week in 1941.

Bot tom right: This woman, whose name was not printed, was photographed while welding cartridge clips for Bren machine guns.

The guns were heralded as light and efficient, being turned out by the hundreds in Canada in 1941.

Top left: The model planes seen here weren’t toys. Turned out in technical schools in Canada, these built-to-scale models included minute details, gun placements, fuel tanks and more to teach student pilots and gunners of the R.C.A.F. and Empire to identify allied and enemy planes at a glance.

Bottom left: Section Officer Patricia Griffin (left), from Winnipeg, and Assistant Section Officer Nancy Smith, of Calgary, who were in charge of a contingent of R.C.A.F. (Women’s Division) girls who had been posted to England in 1942. They were inspecting their new equipment while on their way to a new post via ship.

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Above: The women pictured here were all members of the Ontario Women’s Land Army in 1941, which was organized by a group of women who had anticipated a shortage of farm labour due to the enlistment of men into war services.

From lef t to right are Amybel James, Barbara Dennet t, June Hardy, Bernie Harris, Millicent Cobb, Kathryn Ironside and Helen Harris, who were all from Malvern Collegiate, Toronto.

Below: A member of an East Coast anti-air c r a f t c r ew s c an s t he sky through one of the many pieces of delicate equipment which made up the modern Ack-Ack ba t ter y in 1941. T he individual was not named in the information that accompanied the original photograph.

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Business and entertainment at the No. 35 E.F.T.S. in Neepawa

NO. 35 E.F.T.S., NEEPAWA BOOK, DATED 1944

Top left: “Bee” Rigley with his staff, Emma Moreau and Vince Traer. This trio took care of the parachute section at the No. 35 E.F.T.S., R.A.F. in Neepawa. Above: The parachute section, as it appeared back during the base’s operation days. It was regarded as the tidiest building on the station.

Left: Pictured are the orderly and general staff of the facility. Back row: Cpl. “Charlie” Chapman, LAC. “Wally” Filce, Sgt. “Vic” Bateman, Bannon O’Hearn, noted in the book as “the mad Irishman and persecutor of “smiling”; Cliff Gilderson, “Jim” Tanner and paymistress Rhea Farrell. Middle: Marion Livesly, F/Lt. Jack Parkinson, Gil Dryden and Mrs. Edith Bailey. Front: Eddie Instance.

Missing were: Thelma Walker, Phyllis Hornsby and Phyllis Elliot.

Bottom Left: Members of the E.F.T.S. hockey team were, starting in the back row: F/Lt. G. J. Billing, F/Lt. F. J. Button, P/O. F. K. Cooke, J. D. Jamieson, P/O. C. M. Martin, A. L. St. Pierre, Sgt. K. A. Russell, P/O. A. J. McMurdy and F/O. A. J. Murphy. Front row: P/O. R. E. Brehaut, R. J. LaBrosse, W. J. Rigley, Mr. Humphrey, H. R. Grant, F/Lt. G. O. Palmer and P. H. Duffy.

Bottom right: These folks, known as The Raffians, also provided entertainment in the area. Pictured front: “Paddy” Brown and Jack Parkinson. Behind the two are: Dave Proctor, “Joe” Dunkley, Bob Hawtin and Chris Hawes.

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Remembrance Day service details Banner Staff Neepawa Banner & Press Most Legions in the Banner & Press coverage area are moving forward with services. However, due to COVID-19 regulations they have been adjusted in order to ensure that all involved are safe. The details for these services have been printed here, in full, so that any wishing to participate may plan accordingly.

Those planning to attend services that may be indoors are asked to be aware of the current double vaccination requirements in addition to mask usage and social distancing.

Please note that these details are current as of Oct. 26. Readers are advised to watch for potential updates from the Legions leading up to Nov. 11.

Neepawa services The Yellowhead Hall will not be used for Remembrance Day services this year.

Instead, a smaller service is to take place at the front of the County Court House on Nov. 11. The march will begin at approximately

10:45 a.m., with services commencing at 11:00 a.m. Wreaths will be pre-placed for the ceremony, with one reserved for placement during the proceedings. Any who may be within the service area are asked to wear masks, socially distance, avoid groups larger than five and adhere to any other COVID-19 protocols that may be pertinent.

The Neepawa Legion will not be having a luncheon this year.

Erickson services The Erickson Legion will be conducting their services on Nov. 11 at 10:45 a.m. The proceedings will take place outdoors in front of the Cenotaph adjacent to the Erickson Legion Hall on 1st St. southwest. Drive-in type parking on this street will be allowed and social distancing protocols will be in effect. Three wreaths will be placed prior to the ceremony. Those wanting to place a wreath personally can do so after the ceremony concludes. The Erickson Legion will also conduct a Service of Remembrance at the Clanwilliam Cenotaph at 1:00 p.m. that same day. Both locations will be a

shortened service. There will be no lunch after the services this year.

Minnedosa services Due to COVID-19, Minnedosa Legion (General Hugh Dyer, Branch No. 138) will not be holding the usual service at the community hall. Instead, the Legion will pay tribute and lay a wreath for all veterans at the Cenotaph on Nov. 11 at 11:00 a.m.

All are welcome so long as all COVID-19 precautions are followed.

However, all COVID-19 regulations, such as social distancing, are to be followed. Due to the pandemic, the Plumas branch has opted to not host a lunch after the service this year.

Kelwood services Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 50 will not be holding a service this year.

Gladstone services The executive of the Gladstone Legion will meet at the Cenotaph at 10:30 a.m. to lay a single wreath. At 11:00 a.m., members of the general public are invited to the Legion to watch the national service on the widescreen television.

Carberry services Legion Branch No. 153, Carberry and District, will conduct a short Remembrance Day Service on Nov. 11. A march from the Legion Hall to the Cenotaph on Main Street will commence at 10:45 a.m. Two minutes of silence will be at 11:00 a.m.

The Carberry Legion will not be open for a luncheon this year due to COVID-19 protocols and concerns.

Plumas services The Plumas branch of the Royal Canadian Legion will be having a regular Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph at 11:00 a.m. on Nov. 11. All are welcome to participate in the ceremony at this time.

McCreary services The McCreary Legion will be holding a service at the Cenotaph on Nov. 11, 10:45 a.m. All in attendance must abide by the COVID-19 regulations set out by the province.

War amputee veterans started 100-year legacy Submitted War Amps of Canada Of the thousands of Canadian soldiers who were wounded while serving in the First and Second World Wars, many returned home missing limbs. United by a common bond of amputation, these veterans not only served their country during wartime, but they made a difference in the lives of generations of amputees that continues today.

In 1916, on the battlefields at Ypres in Northern Belgium, Sidney Lambert (1887 – 1971), a Lieutenant Colonel and Army Padre, lost his left leg above the knee.

While recovering at a hospital in Toronto, Lambert conceived of the idea of a national association to bring together, support and fight the battles for amputee veterans, today known as The War Amps. In 1920, he became the first Dominion “We Must Remember Those Who Have Fallen”

leg amputee himself, said Mr. Lambert, Conner and Coulson proved that they would not let their amputation hold them back in all aspects of life.

“Though they considered themselves to be ‘ordinary guys,’ our founding veteran members have left a legacy for generations of amputees that has gone on for 100 years and counting,” said Larman. “On Remembrance Day especially, but also throughout the year, we pay tribute to their sacrifice and service.”

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Pictured from left to right are: Sidney Lambert, Neil Conner and Bert Coulson. Lambert conceived what is known now as The War Amps.

President of the Association and worked tirelessly to bring veterans issues before the government.

It was these First World War amputee veterans, like Lambert, who welcomed the new contingent of amputee veterans following the Second World War, helping them adapt to their new reality and sharing all that “We Must Remember Those Who Have Fallen”

they had learned.

One of these was Neil Conner (1918 – 2012) who served as a navigator with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He was injured when his plane was shot down near Bremen, Germany, resulting in the loss of his right leg below the knee.

Another was Bert Coulson (1921 – 1979) who served

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with the Canadian Army and lost both of his legs below the knee due to injuries sustained while serving in Emmerich, Germany.

Along with their fellow War Amps members, these veterans went on to provide support to civilian amputees. Coulson said the best way to help was to “roll up my pant leg and show them

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we can dance, bowl, hold down a normal job. It’s what you have left that counts.”

The War Amps veteran members established the Key Tag Service, which is still going strong today, to fund the Association’s many vital programs for amputees across Canada.

Rob Larman, a Director at The War Amps and a

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