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There have been multiple updates regarding cases of COVID-19 in Neepawa. On Monday, Nov. 22 the Province’s COVID-19 bulletin confirmed five new facilities have been moved to Critical (Red) level on the Pandemic Response System. Two of those facilities were local, as outbreaks were declared at Country Meadows personal care home in Neepawa and Village View Lodge assisted living in Plumas.

The Banner & Press has received a confirmation from Prairie Mountain Health on the exact number of cases within Country Meadows.

An RHA representative indicated that as of Monday, Nov. 22, there were two positive cases confirmed, with one of those already recovered.

On the Provincial website, one case was reported as being a staff member. The recovered case was not listed.

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The Langford-Neepawa Winter Park was able to open last week thanks to the recent snowfall. Skiiers of all ages from all over Westman, even Brandon, have been out to enjoy the trails already. More photos and details about the Winter Park on Page A10.

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Modular housing development could be a game changer for Neepawa

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

It has the potential to be one of the most significant additions to Neepawa’s housing market in decades.

As reported in the Nov. 19 edition of the Banner & Press (Plan for modular home development in Neepawa takes a step forward), the Town of Neepawa will be negotiating with Crescent Creek Estates to set forth in writing the terms and conditions for this major development near the water tower. Once all criteria have been established, the 40 acres of land located just west of Highway #5 North could potentially consist of

up to 144 individual lots, where modular built homes could be installed. A modular home is a house that’s partially constructed in a factory and then shipped to the lot, where it’s placed on a permanent foundation. The homes would be at least 1,000 square feet in size, in full accordance with the Town of Neepawa Zoning By-Law as administered by the Neepawa Area Planning District.

On Tuesday, Nov. 16, Council gave second reading to amend the zoning by-law for the proposal.

However, before third reading is passed, the Town and Crescent Creek must come to an agreement on

what would be required by both sides.

An explanation Under the author it y of The Planning Act, a municipality is given opportunities to impose conditions for development. In this particular instance, the style of development will not involve a housing sub-division in the traditional sense. As a result, the only opportunity to set forth the terms of development will be prior to third reading of the zoning by-law amendment. Unlike the development of the C.N. property, which proceeded through a process of subdivision, this property will remain as one parcel under

the care and control of the owner, in this case, Crescent Creek Estates. Therefore, all requirements for the paying of property taxes on an annual basis to the Town of Neepawa would be handled directly by Crescent Creek, who would collect them from their homeowners.

As well, the construction and ongoing maintenance of the roads within the development would be the responsibility of Crescent Creek. Among other things, the Town will negotiate with the developer the cost of installing the utilities to property line, with the developer responsible for installing the services within the development (to the

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Town’s specifications). Access roads will be designed to meet community needs and align with existing infrastructure in a fashion that will not compromise safety or pose concerns for adjacent provincial roads.

Colleen Synchyshyn, the chief administrative officer for the Town of Neepawa, explained to the Banner & Press why all of those negotiations must be looked after now, before third reading of the zoning by-law.

“We have an opportunity to ask for several things under section 150 of the Planning Act. There are certain periods of time in a development, where you can as a municipality, ask for certain criteria to be met to make sure that services are installed and development costs are being paid for,” stated Synchyshyn.

“We have to get all of our requests in place right now, in a development agreement, to make sure that as the development of the parcel proceeds, other property owners and residents of Neepawa are not burdened with subsidizing development.”

A great opportunity for Neepawa Neepawa mayor Blake McCutcheon said there are still several discussions that are needed to ensure both sides are happy with the deal. He remained optimistic, however, that this could be mutually beneficial.

“That’s a significant development and the Town is really excited that [Crescent Creek Estates] is interested in doing this,” McCutcheon indicated. “This could be a great opportunity for so many retirees and new families.”

Currently, there is no set timeline for third reading of the by-law to take place. If the proposal from Crescent Creek does receive full approval, it would be a four phase project with a start time of late spring or early summer in 2022.

The sale and overall attitude towards modular homes has grown in positive ways over the past few years across Manitoba, as this style of housing is seen as an affordable option for budget-conscious homebuyers and retirees, looking to downsize.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Travel & Entertainment

Christmas movies to be featured at the Roxy Theatre in Neepawa

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press The Roxy Theatre in Neepawa is getting in the holiday spirit this weekend. Their regular showtimes on Friday and Saturday will be two different Christmas movies, and a third holiday film will grace the screen for a free matinee on Saturday.

The two movies the Roxy will be showing at their regular 7:30 pm showtimes will be Elf, on Friday, and A Christmas Story, on Saturday. The theatre’s regular admission costs will apply at those shows.

“We’re trying to do something a little bit different to support what the Chamber is doing this weekend,”

shared Neepawa Theatre Centre board chair Kate Jackman-Atkinson.

She noted that it’s always tough to bring in new movies during the holiday season, as they start to run out of the summer releases and the Christmas time releases don’t come available for short-term bookings until later.

She added that Warner Bros. Studios does a holiday promotion where they have a handful of Christmas movies to choose from and the theatre can get two movies for the same price as what they’d normally pay for one.

“Without the [Santa] parade, we thought that having two options for people to see might make it a really fun weekend,” Jackman-Atkinson stated.

“Being able to bring these festive clas-

sics to the theatre will be something that the community will be able to enjoy.”

The third movie of the weekend is a free matinee through the Neepawa Chamber of Commerce, sponsored

by Kinley Thomson Chartered Accountants. The movie the Chamber will be running is the 2018 animated film The Grinch. That will take place at 2:00 pm on Saturday, Nov. 27 at the Roxy Theatre.

Neepawa Theatre Centre won’t have any regular showings at the Roxy in December, as the volunteers will be busy with the holiday season. However, one more free Christmas movie, The Polar Express, will be featured at the Roxy on Dec. 12, courtesy of Taylor Law Office.

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Friday, November 26 • SHOWTIME: 7:30 pm

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Correction:

There was an error in the Looking Back section last week, in the Nov. 19 edition, featuring the Neepawa water tower. The year listed for the photo and in the headline was 1961, however, the correct time is 1981.

The Banner & Press apologizes for this error.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Homebodies

By Chad Carpenter

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Deep searching...

Has a solution always been there?

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here has been a lot of discussion, but not enough, about the value of Vitamin D to fend off disease. Vitamin D has been closely related to the COVID-19 issue.

Studies seem to show that the higher the Vitamin D level in a person’s body, the less chance of getting C-19, less chance of getting really sick from it and less chance of dying from it.

This week, a reader offered his opinion as to why Vitamin D doesn’t get the recognition it should have. He suggested it is because Health Care doesn’t cover it. He feels Vitamin D levels are tested relatively simply and it should be done more often The reader went on to say, “I would venture to say that many of the deaths from Covid, especially in seniors homes, were caused by dehydration and low Vitamin D levels.” He further asked, “What can we, as individuals, do to get the health system to check the present research out and/or do some group testing to see where the Vitamin D readings are in certain groups of society?”

He said he asked many people what their Vitamin D levels are. The answer usually is, “I don’t know.”

He takes thousands of units of Vitamin D per day. The reader explained, “No two people absorb vitamins the same. In my own case, I was taking 7,000 IU per day for over a year. When tested, I came at a reading of 89, the minimum is 75.

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Right in the Centre Ken Waddell My natural doctor wants to see it at 130-150. An ordinary doctor says 89 is good enough.”

As written in this space a few months ago, I have a condition called Myasthenia Gravis or MG. Vitamin D supplements are recommended for treating MG. I take in about 4000 units per day of Vitamin D. I have no real way of knowing if it is working, as I am not about to stop taking Vitamin D nor the prescribed medications to find out. I am on four drugs and my specialist says to stay on them. Seeing as I have yet to meet one of his patients who doesn’t think he’s doing a good job, why should I second guess him on the medications? Besides, he said I should take Vitamin D. With all the C-19 deaths in the care homes, it should be obvious that a lack of Vitamin D could be a big part of the problem. We get Vitamin D from milk and from sunshine.

Think about it! How much milk or sunshine does a person get in a care home? Not much. Your body can’t make Vitamin D if you’re sitting

indoors by a sunny window because ultraviolet B (UVB) rays (the ones your body needs to make Vitamin D) can’t get through the glass. It has to be real and direct sunshine.

Instead of dwelling on the C-19 virus and its effects, maybe we should be concentrating on the solution.

The government has been having two to three news conferences a week for 20 months now and never once has preventative remedies been talked about. Yeah, yeah, we get it.

Wash your hands, socially distance and all that. But what about diet, exercise, medications? Silence, mostly.

Doctors tell me you can only treat C-19 symptoms. What they aren’t talking about is prevention.

Combined low food intake and therefore low nutrition, low Vitamin D intake, dehydration and outright loneliness, and I am willing to bet we killed off hundreds of seniors before their time.

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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question, well, a series of questions, have been following me around this week. My theory is that if I have this question, others have had it as well. And, fair warning, I feel a preach coming on: to and for myself, and perhaps, applicable to some of you. So here goes.

Are there times when we/I look for an excuse to leave a place or a gathering rather than face some difficult and challenging questions the place or people evoke in and for us/me? When I become distracted from the purpose of the organisation– faith or social, though for me, it is faith– by the actions or words of others, am I willing to step away rather than self examine? I have seen individuals I care about, and for, do that. When challenged to practice forgiveness, or acceptance, or even tolerance, beyond their comfort zone, it is easier to step away, or down. Do any of us grow when this occurs?

I classify myself as faith-filled. I did have to admit to a new acquaintance that, at times, my mouth has not quite received and processed the message! My image of the Divine, my God, Creator, Sustainer, Provider– which ever word works best for you– is that of a cherished friend, a confidant, advisor and, sometimes, a beloved foreparent on whose lap I can freely sit, running my fingers through his/her hair while whispering secrets. We have tea parties and long rambles through creation, sharing laughter and tears, while preparing my heart for teachings and corrections. My understanding of the tenets of the faith I cherish is that I am not to judge; for errors in living, called sin by others, has no rating chart. In the list of don’ts are gluttony and greed and slothfulness, right up there with murder and lying and cheating and stealing. Oh, the court of civil law differentiates, but as far as breaking the code for faith-filled living, there is no scale of one to 10. Sadly, some errors in living are open and visible, and others secret and invisible to others. But they are still all errors in living, or sins.

So this is one of my questions: how can I so freely accept God’s grace and forgiveness for all my transgressions, and not accept that this same love and grace has covered others who have sought it? How can I, in righteous indignation (perceived!!), flounce away from others who are also loved and forgiven? I have a long personal story for this point– too lengthy for this column, but real life. And then there is the deep, perhaps deeper, question– how is it that I can freely forgive and yet require boundaries in relationships? I live this one daily– again, another long, true story! There are times, in my experience, that it is wiser to refrain from association rather than to continue to build walls and defences, and not be true to myself.

We are at the First Sunday of Advent in our church calendars. This message should be one of hope and cheer.

Underneath it all, it is. It is the undying, underlying grace of the Divine, my God, that provides the strength and courage to look inward, examine the source of my deep reactions. And choose to work toward wholeness, of self and the world.

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JANUARY 26, 2021

A traveller’s prayer

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ecently, while on an early morning trip taking a family member to work, I started doing something that I now realize I should have been doing long ago. I started saying a short prayer specifically for every driver of every vehicle I met while on the road that day.

I can’t tell you what prompted me to start doing that. No loud voice from heaven ordered me to do it. There was no “AHA” moment that told me how important these prayers were. I just started offering them. That’s when something changed in me.

Most of the vehicles I saw that morning were driven by people I have never met. But at that time of the day, we shared a common goal. We had places to go and things to do; and we wanted to arrive safely at our destinations, complete our assigned tasks and, when our work was done, return safely to our homes and families.

Those thoughts led to several others. I wondered

God sent His Love to this earth to redeem us from our sin. “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son that whoever believes in Him shall not parish, but have eternal life‚“ ( John 3:16).

Surprise someone with a homemade gift, maybe you love to cook or bake to show your love. Lots of people need some love.

Neil Strohschein how many of these vehicles were being driven by people who were going home after working a 12-hour shift at a local hospital or care home.

And I wondered how many others were just leaving home en route to Neepawa, Minnedosa or Brandon for work. Such daily commutes are a fact of life for a growing number of people in our communities.

T hen my t hou g ht s turned to those who work in the transport and delivery industries– those who haul product from area farms to markets and those who deliver goods to businesses in our communities.

I was reminded that over 90 per cent of the goods we produce or purchase move from point of origin to destination by truck; and that those who drive these

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Maybe this year we all can be creative and make home made gifts for Christmas. There is so much we can learn to make. I have been blessed that we learned to knit and crochet in school. The TV is full of simple things we can learn to make. Family love to receive gifts that are home made.

Christmas means LOVE.

Faithfully Yours

Observation y house looks a mess, because I a m ma k ing cards. The dining room table will hold the end product, half the counter is filled with machinery

trucks will do everything in their power to ensure that their cargo is picked up on time and delivered on time and intact. They are rural Canada’s unsung heroes.

They deserve far more admiration and respect than they currently receive.

I said a special prayer whenever I met an ambulance, a police vehicle, hydro truck or a piece of highway maintenance equipment. I thought of the different times and ways these people risk their lives to keep the rest of us safe and I prayed that they would be kept from harm and danger while out on the roads working for us.

As I write these words, a not her t hou g ht h a s crossed my mind. Offering these prayers is one way you and I can show our love

for God and our neighbour.

Jesus reminds us that God’s great commandment asks us to love our neighbour as we love ourselves. One way to do this is by asking God to grant others the same travel we ask him to grant us.

I spend several hours each week in my car, driving from one place to another. Most of my trips are short drives to a store, gas station or my places of work.

Some take me to Brandon, Winnipeg or points beyond.

Before and during every trip, I ask God to keep me safe and to protect me from two road hazards– wildlife (deer, moose, skunks, etc.) and wild drivers who don’t change their driving habits to match road conditions.

I now offer that prayer once or twice each day for everyone who, for any reason, has to be on the road– whether for work, on a shopping trip or just enjoying a short drive with family and friends in our community. And I hope that others will do the same for me.

needed to cut and press.

And what I do not need is waiting on my bed to be put away again. And at another corner where I can watch TV is my selection of wool to make slippers.

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If there was a climate change emergency or global warming crisis, first-world leaders would be meeting by video conference daily. Claims that life on earth is doomed are not something to spend two weeks discussing every other year with inconclusive results. COP26 says it all. Twentyfive previous meetings have had minimal effect.

This stage show is a presentation by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel of Climate Change (IPCC). The IPCC is irrelevant in 2021. While they puff about the fictitious effects of man-made carbon on our climate, our climate has dramatically changed due to factors the IPCC refuses to consider.

If western COP26 delegates looked around, they would discover that climate patterns have shifted. Some latitudes have cooled while others have warmed. Ocean currents are changing direction and intensity. None of this is discussed at COP26. It is all carbon all the time, as it has been for the past three decades.

The latitude shifts in cooling and warming don’t show in average temperatures. They appear to be stable while regions within continents are changing. IPCC measurement methods don’t work.

We have to pivot and work on climate change mitigation: rejuvenation of wetlands; building levees and dams to reduce flooding; fireproofing settlements; cutting two-mile broad township lines through forests to improve firefighting abilities; installing wildfire-fighting equipment sites at strategic locations; engaging in forest management practices; building strategic reservoirs to offset dry seasons; and adapting building codes to storm-proof areas prone to cyclones and windstorms.

Trudeau is not adept at considering the downstream effects of his world stage commitments. You will find this interesting: Imports of crude oil decreased by 20 per cent in 2020.

The United States continues to be the largest source of Canada’s imported crude oil. In 2020, 77 per cent of Canada’s oil imports came from the US compared to 72 per cent in 2019. An increasing proportion of Canada’s imported oil is coming from the US relative to the rest of the world, and in 2020, the only non-US imports were in Atlantic Canada.

Canada is a net exporter of crude oil, meaning it exports more than it imports each year.

While Canada produces more oil than required to meet its domestic refining needs, some refineries import crude oil for a variety of reasons. In 2020, while Canada’s oil exports were about 6.5 times higher than imports, approximately 40 per cent of Canada’s refinery needs were met by imports.

We should be refining to meet our needs and exporting heavily. We will not rebuild our economy without extensive use of gasoline and diesel oil anytime during this century.

We are in for an energy crunch Trudeau is oblivious to.

He has no mandate to lead the world. We must withdraw from the IPCC and focus on domestic issues.

When we have the oil patch meeting our domestic needs, are exporting to nations that need oil, our economy is back in full operation, unemployment back to low numbers, our budget is balanced, and we are well down the road to indigenous reconciliation, we can consider going back to the world stage.

Wasting money on the COP26 gabfest is not justifiable.

Our government must focus on pressing domestic issues.

That is what they were elected for. They swear to serve Canada, not the United Nations or any other foreign entity.

John Feldsted Winnipeg, MB

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Helen Drysdale out of helen’s kitchen

Goodies!

The definite way to spread glad tidings is a box of homemade goodies. Try these two recipes to share with the special people in your life.

1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 eggs, well beaten 1 tsp. vanilla pinch of salt

Company tarts

1/2 cup walnuts 1 cup chopped dates 1/2 of a 375ml bottle of maraschino cherries and juice 1/2 cup coconut

Prepare one and half to two dozen tart shells and have them ready. Mix the sugar and butter together. Add the eggs, vanilla and salt and stir well. Stir in the remaining ingredients and fill the tart shells 3/4 full. Bake at 375°F for approximately 20 minutes or until pastry is golden brown.

Nut cherry squares Topping: Base: 1 egg 1 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. salt 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 cups mixed nuts 3/4 cup butter 1 1/2 cups candied green and red 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips cherries, halved Combine flour, salt and brown sugar. Cut in the butter and press into a 9X13 inch pan.

Bake in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes. Mix the egg, vanilla and brown sugar together.

Add the nuts, cherries and chocolate chips. Pour over the crust and return to oven for 20 minutes or until the middle is set. Cool slightly and cut into squares.

Neepawa Town Council: Nov. 16, 2021

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Town Council kicked off on Nov. 16 with discussion of amending Neepawa’s bylaws to potentially allow the construction of modular homes near the water tower. That story appears in full in this edition of the paper, located on Page A2.

Councillor reports • Councillor Parrott expressed that he was pleased with the snow clearing efforts made within the Town of Neepawa, with streets being cleared swiftly. He also commended the efforts of members of the community in assisting one another with the clearing of snow from driveways, as snow gates could not be used at that time, and sidewalks.

• The Whitemud Watershed reviewed the past and upcoming year and reported to the Council that no further funding requests will be made. The Watershed district is currently funded at $250,000 and that is expected to stay the same.

Councillor Gerrard, who provided the report, conf irmed that a great number of the Watershed’s projects are ongoing east of Neepawa and water storage is on the radar, with grow programs available for producers if they wish to access them. Smaller water retention projects are also occurring west of Neepawa.

dle with two 50 metre wide spillways on either side of the main spillway. This is replacing what was initially planned to be a primary 45 metre wide spillway that included a 100 metre wide secondary spillway to the west. Overall final design is being reviewed to consider the change in geometry and is expected to be finalized by the end of the year.

Unfinished business • CAO Colleen Synchyshyn provided an update regarding the ongoing Park Lake project, noting refinements to the designs of the dam.

The spillway plans have been revised to include a 45 metre spillway in the mid-

Tree removal Elm tree removals are currently planned for 2022, with 17 elm trees having been identified within the community. The purpose of their removal is to support the prevention of Dutch Elm Disease.

Spruce Plains RCMP report

By Cpl. Jacob Stanton Spruce Plains RCMP

During the week of Nov. 15 to Nov. 21, Spruce Plains RCMP dealt with 34 police activities.

Nov. 15: RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious person loitering in the lobby of a business in Neepawa. Police attended and gave suggestions to deter this from happening again.

Police conducted a wellbeing check in Plumas, and assisted with a trespassing dispute in Bethany.

Nov. 16: RCMP conducted a Covid compliance check at a residence in Gladstone. All person(s) were found complying with quarantine regulations. Police responded to a report of a missing vehicle in Franklin.

The investigation revealed the property rep gave permission for the vehicle to be removed from the property, and no further police action was requested.

Nov. 17: RCMP received a report of mischief in the Municipality of GlenellaLansdowne, where fuel tanks were tampered with and damaged. The matter is still under investigation. Police responded to a report of an individual walking on the road in the RM of MintoOdanah who was impeding

traffic. Police attended and located the individual, where they were arrested and taken into custody until sober.

Nov. 18: RCMP received a report of a lost wallet in the Municipality of WestlakeGladstone, where the owner noticed a number of tap transactions that occurred fraudulently with their debit card. The investigation is ongoing. Police responded to a commercial alarm in Neepawa that was canceled shortly after by the property rep, as it was determined to be false.

Nov. 19: RCMP were dispatched to a report of assault in Minnedosa. One person was arrested, charged and taken into custody as a result.

Police responded to a disturbance in Minnedosa, where all parties were uninjured, and there was insufficient evidence to proceed with further police action.

Nov. 20: RCMP received a report of an erratic driver in Neepawa. Patrols were made, but the vehicle could not be located. Police conducted various proactive traffic enforcement and engaged with several motorists.

Nov. 21: RCMP received a complaint of a suspicious vehicle parked on the side of the road in Minnedosa.

Police attended and spoke to the driver, who had run

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

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

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

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NOVEMBER 26, 2021

1961: Neepawa Cadets recognized for service

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

110 years ago, Friday, November 24, 1911 Glenel la: Ji m Bates came up from Winnipeg on Thursday morning, taking the position of night operator at this place. Mr. Bates is domiciled at the Albion and seems quite at home in our little town.

Glenella: Philip Rotsnagel, of the livery firm here, returned home on Sat urday mor n ing after spending several days in Winnipeg.

The careless use of a word often causes trouble.

A local option county Sunday school organist came near being churched for saying, “Now, children, give us ‘Little Drops of Water’, and put some spirit into it.” He could just as easily have said “ginger” and the good people would not have been shocked.

A child of Mrs. J. T. Yeats, an inmate of the home for incurables at Portage la Prairie, died yesterday and w ill be i nt er r e d i n Ne e paw a cemetery today.

100 years ago, Friday, November 25, 1921 Arden: George Gillespie, of Sydney, is starting a livery business in the village on Dec. 1.

Meighen is a menace to Canada. Away with him.

90 years ago, Tuesday, November 24, 1931 Mary Chambers has returned home from St. Boniface hospital, having completed her training course there.

A preacher says that any girl who employs artificial color ing to become a platinum blond is among the damned. In other words, she won’t go to

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Heaven if she dyes.

A doctor declares that there is only one sensible thing to take when one is run down. The number of the car. –The Humorist.

80 years ago, Friday, November 21, 1941 The Neepawa Troop of C S quad ron, 12t h Manitoba Dragoons are forming a new section for recruits.

Lloyd Eden Emerson, son of Mr. H. R. Emerson, of Neepawa, has been enlisted in the R.C.A.F. as a Standard Tradesman.

He re por t s to No. 1 Manning Depot, Toronto, for his initial training.

John Irwin Bland, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Bland, of Eden, has been enlisted in the R.C.A.F. as a General Duties. He reports to No. 2 Manning Depot, Brandon, for his initial training.

70 years ago, Thursday, November 22, 1951 Ment more: Beat r ice Smith, of Kelwood, visited last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davidson.

Mentmore: Mr. and Mrs. Joe Swiscoski and family left last Thursday to reside on the farm they purchased at Waldersee.

Holland was the home of freedom of the press in the early 16th century.

50 years ago, Thursday, November 25, 1971 The Bill Adams rink accomplished the dream of all curlers recently.

They got an eight-ender.

Which, for the uninitiated, means all eight of their rocks counted. It’s kind of like a no-hitter.

Mrs. Dorothy Scott w ill assume the position of manager of t he Touc hwo o d Pa rk Workshop in Neepawa,

Association President Bill Taylor announced.

40 years ago, Thursday, November 26, 1981 Mr. and Mrs. William Sawchuk celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 8, 1981.

There is still lots of work to be done on the Neepawa water tower before the hold i n g t a n k c a n b e positioned. Another coat of paint must be applied and a l l welds w il l be examined using x-rays.

This will locate any faulty welds. Once complete, the tank will be lifted, by cables, into position.

Work is schedu led to be completed by early summer.

30 years ago, Tuesday, November 26, 1991 The Neepawa Elks have just two weeks to sell 40 apartments to qualify for government assistance i n bu i ld i ng a sen ior s apartment complex…

T he E l k s propose building their six storey apartment complex on the corner of Mountain Ave. and Main Street.

20 years ago, Monday, November 26, 2001 Manitoba ranked second in the country for wildlife protection, but the C grade is nothing to brag about, according to a spokesperson for t he Ca nad ia n Nat ure Federation.

“It’s not good news when all the grades in the country are between C and F,” sa id Ga i le Whelan-Enns. “To get a C in that crowd doesn’t mean you’re doing things right.”...

Only Nova Scotia, with a C-plus rating, outscored Manitoba.

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The Neepawa Air Cadet Squadron was recognized by the Town of Neepawa for 20 years of continuous service in 1961. Mayor George Rey (left) presented a plaque to F/L P. L. Cottingham, officer commanding the squadron.

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Precautions in place to limit COVID-19 transmission at PCH Continued from Page A1 For the time being, Country Meadows will allow no admissions, congregate meals or group activities inside the PCH. Some resident wings also remain under quarantine.

The RHA spokesperson said, “Staff have done a tremendous job at monitoring and being extra cautious at the PCH since the Neepawa acute care outbreak was declared. Precautions were implemented as if Country Meadows was in outbreak for the

protection of everyone on Nov. 7. However, we did officially declare an outbreak on Nov. 19.

There have been daily incident command team meetings with PMH leadership on sites everyday to support the staff. The team at Country Meadows is to be commended on their work and dedication.”

An update regarding the numbers at Valley View Lodge in Plumas, which is under Southern Health - Sante Sud jurisdiction are not yet confirmed.

Neepawa Health Centre There is one other notable update from the Province related to Neepawa, as the number of active COVID-19 cases at the Health Centre has now dropped to four. There were 26 total previously confirmed, with 22 of those listed as recovered as of Nov. 23. There have been no reported deaths due to the situation at the Health Centre.

The RHA spokesperson noted to the Banner & Press the hospi-

tal contained to restrict general admissions, surgeries or maternity services. The representative also commended the staff at the Health Centre for their tireless work and dedication.

Treena Slate, the regional lead acute care and chief nursing officer, provided some new information to the Banner & Press. She stated that currently, the estimated date for surgeries and other services to resume on site has been slated for Nov. 29.

That will, of course, depend on

the status of the COVID-19 outbreak, which is monitored on a daily basis. As such, services are subject to change. The Shared Health lab services on site have remained open throughout.

Designated physicians As for the doctors, there were designated physicians who took turns managing the group of COVID-19 patients on site each day so they didn’t have to go back and forth to the clinic.

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It’s all in the glide

Langford-Neepawa Winter Park opens for the season

PHOTO BY INGRID PULLEYBANK

Skiiers came from all over Wes t man to enjoy the Langford-Neepawa Winter Park after it opened last week.

DIAGRAM BY STU PHILLIPS

This diagram depicts a home-made trail groomer Stu Phillips designed.

By Stu Phillips Submitted One of the first sensations a skate-skier gets is the gentle swishing sound as the skis glide across the snow. Another is the feeling of speed, as though something was propelling the skier from behind.

The term of skate-skiing, otherwise known as Freestyle skiing, is the technique used by biathlon competitors, with the 22 calibre rifles slung across their backs and stopping to shoot at a target range after each 5km lap.

For the recreational skier, there’s no need to shoot, but you can certainly scoot.

The informal lexicon used by many aficionados of the sport is ‘Shoot and Scoot’. It is, however, a part of Nordic skiing that can easily be adapted by cross-country (Nordic) skiers, using their existing ski equipment, usually without spending an arm

and a leg on new equipment.

The new skate-ski trails at the Neepawa Winter Park offer a perfect site for this dynamic style of skiing. The trails are wide and groomed, creating a corduroy-type surface that allows enough width of a full glide and the sensation somehow defying gravity as the skater ascends a slope. The trails are enhanced by acquisition of new state-of-the-art grooming equipment, often operated by Muriel Gamey, who has been instrumental in the design and upkeep of the trails.

Learning the technique is an exercise (emphasis on exercise) in retraining your body in a new form of balance. It entails how to balance completely over a gliding ski and return to the other ski in graceful skate motion. One of the questions asked by Classic Nordic skiers is, “Why should I bother to try this

when I’m satisfied with skiing in the track?” My reply is that it offers a new layer of confidence regardless of the type of surface you’re skiing on. The ability and confidence to step out of a track, perhaps due to an unwanted object on the track, or if the track disappears altogether.

It also offers an alternative to those who like to step out their backdoor and go for a ski and not have to worry about grooming a classic track or break trail through new snow.

I’ve designed a groomer by improvising on an old Queen Size bed-spring which can be towed behind a snowmobile. Hopefully it will inspire others to come up with their own designs and open up new activities right outside their back doors.

Stu Phillips lives in Minnedosa and is a former CANSI (Cdn. Assoc. of Nordic Ski Instructors) and former member of the Cdn. Ski Patrol.

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By Muriel Gamey Submitted The Langford-Neepawa Winter Park appeared magical after the recent, heavy snowfall. The trails and toboggan area are packed and ready for a wonderful winter of outdoor fun.

The Youth Ski Club has over 30 signed up, with all the spots now taken.

There are several new features at the Winter Park this season. An additional picnic table is at the cabin, due to the support of the local Co-op. Two new pieces of trail art are up, so come and see them! Two packed walking trails are now available. They are accessible only from the southeast corner of the Winter Park.

(Drive south on Rd 2W.)

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Short Term rentals of snowshoes and cross country skis are available, contact neepski@gmail.com.

Skate skiing is growing in popularity, so on Saturday, Nov. 27 at 10:30 am, a Skate Ski Clinic will introduce beginners and help others refine their skills. The event is free, but please register at neepski@gmail.com.

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Mobile investment specialist COPP recruiting new members working in Neepawa

retire at a certain age, fund children’s education, reduce debt load… really any goal they have– and identify People in the Neepawa area have strategies to help them achieve their a new option when looking for help goals.” with financial investments. Marla She helps clients to assess their fiSteen, who lives in Neepawa, has nancial situations, analyze cash flow joined Scotiabank as an Investment and debts, track their progress with Specialist. the plan and adjust if necessary, and While the Scotiabank locations continues working with the clients to Steen is associated with are in Branhelp them along the way. She focuses don, she is able to work from a home very much on getting to know her office so that she can serve clients clients and working very closely with wherever they are located in the them. “It’s the relationship. As an Westman area. “We are equipped to Investment Specialist, I become the be fully mobile and can meet clients main contact for the client– initially virtually or in person, whatever is to create the financial plan and most convenient for them,” she exmanage the investments, but also plained. “I can meet clients virtually, going forward for any subsequent SUBMITTED PHOTO in their home or in a branch if that Marla Steen, Investment Specialist with transactions. Building and mainis their preference.” taining client relationships is most Scotiabank.

Steen joined Scotiabank in August important,” Steen expressed. of this year, however, she’s been working in the financial Through Scotiabank, Steen noted that she can offer a sector for over 20 years. She noted that clients don’t have to wide range of investment solutions for every individual’s bank with Scotiabank to be able to use her services. needs. She works with the business’s team of specialists in Her work involves helping people create a financial plan, estate planning, business succession, taxation and borrowing advising them on investment strategies and more. She noted solutions to help clients with their whole financial picture. that a financial plan is important for anyone with goals Steen shared that her main goal is helping clients feel in for their future. “There is a misconception that financial control of their financial futures. planning is only for ‘really wealthy people’, which is not Anyone interested in utilizing Steen’s services can the case,” she stated. “In creating a financial plan, I work contact her by phone at 204-228-5653 or via email at with clients to identify their financial goals– for example, marla.steen@scotiabank.com.

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press

Homeowners on their own when a sewer backs up

By Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press When a sewer system backs up for any reason, it’s a messy business. It can happen if a sewer line is overloaded by flooding or if the sewer becomes blocked for any reason. In a town like Neepawa, sewage blockages have been going on forever, from tree roots growing in the lines, from improper disposal of items down toilets or from grease accumulations from household or commercial kitchens.

As frustrating as it is for property owners to have to clean up the mess, the position of the Town of Neepawa and other towns, for that matter, is that they are not liable for sewer back up damage or maintenance of sewer lines from the property line to the main line. The Town is not liable for damage, strange as it may seem.

A resident of Neepawa had a sewer back-up in the past and is still upset that the Town doesn’t come good for damage to his home. He

explained in a letter to the editor that the Town “should be spending money on their 100-year-old sewer lines.”

He, and a lot of other people, feel the town should come good for damages incurred.

There are a few problems facing property owners.

The Public Utility Board (PUB)says they aren’t liable, as they only set the water and sewer rates. They have written the resident and said the Town of Neepawa policy, as stated in their by-law, is “standard practice in municipality owned utilities in the Province of Manitoba”. The PUB further states that they follow a user pay system.

From an insurance point of view, homeowners aren’t covered unless they have a sewer back up valve installed in their sewer line. Some homes have it, some do not.

Neepawa and Area Planning District planning officer Jeff Braun says that sewer back up valves are required at both the building edge and on internal branch sewer lines under a building.

Major renovations require

sewer back-up valves as well.

In the situation of the Neepawa resident, the Town of Neepawa has said, through their lawyer, that the Town is not responsible for damages from a backed up sewer.

Until a few years ago, the Town would go in, upon request from a property owner, and roto-rooter a sewer line. Those instances were usually a result of tree roots accumulating in lines to the point that the pipe became blocked and backed up.

In more recent years, the town policy changed with approval from PUB. The town backed away from the process and property owners were advised to call their plumber. The rules now state that property owners are responsible for maintaining and clearing the sewer line from their building all the way to the main line sewer.

Sewer line maintenance insurance is available as an option for household insurance, but is subject to the usual deductible clauses.

Submitted Neepawa COPP

The Neepawa Citizens On Patrol are here to help make our community a safer place for all.

We rely on the dedicated volunteers who work in cooperation with the Neepawa RCMP office and the community at large. We are encouraged that the Neepawa Town Council continues to take a proactive stance on crime prevention and awareness and fully supports the COP Program in Neepawa.

The Neepawa COPP has been in existence since 1997.

The program’s goals and objectives are to provide a presence in the community through patrolling in vehicles, on foot or on bikes; to educate the community on crime prevention through members of the various other Province-wide COPP teams; and to increase the community awareness on crime related issues, such

as theft, vandalism, auto theft/damage and driving offences. Members act as the “eyes and ears” for our local RCMP Detachment members. They “observe and report” criminal activities to the patrolling RCMP members on duty. Ultimately, COPP hopes to make the community citizens feel safer and reduce the incidents of crime in the community.

The Neepawa COPP are part of the Provincial Citizens On Patrol Program, which provides support and resources to local COPP groups throughout the Provincial network.

Our community COPP are currently actively recruiting new members for the program. Any community members interested in joining us in patrolling the Neepawa area can contact Clint McKechnie, Program Co-ordinator, for more information at (204)4760054 or (204) 841-4180 or via email at clint_lois@ goinet.ca.

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NACI Tigers defeat Birtle in defensive struggle

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

The Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (NACI) Tigers has shown this hockey season that they can come out on top in an offensive shootout.

Recently, however, the team has proven that they can thrive just as much in a defensive stalemate.

NACI goaltender Ryder Phinney made 35 saves on Sunday, Nov. 21, to help push the Tigers on to a 2-1

win over the Birtle-Shoal Lake-Rossburn Falcons.

The scoring, though sparse over the course of regulation play, was lead

by NACI’s Jory Kulbacki andLennon Carr.

Kulbacki would score for Neepawa just seven seconds into the start of the game, on an impressive single handed effort off the opening face-off.

In the seconds, the Falcons replied off of a shot from Jess Szwaluk, with just 3:15 left in the period.

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Tigers goaltender Ryder Phinney made 35 saves, leading NACI to a 2-1 win on Sunday, Nov. 21.

The third period turned into a real back and forth

Neepawa Farmers win in a shootout in MacGregor Around the Tiger Hills Hockey League

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press The Neepawa Farmers’ regular season record remained perfect with a 3-2 win over the MacGregor Wild on Sunday, Nov. 21. David Wollmann and Daylon Creasy scored for Neepawa in regulation, while Ben Rainka secured the game winner in the shootout. Braden K lippenstein and Andrew Bayduza scored for the Wild.

Minnedosa 4-3 Gladstone A last minute goal by forward Ryan Heino pushed the Minnedosa Bombers to a 4-3 victory in Gladstone on Friday, Nov. 29. Heino collected the game-

winner with just 48 seconds remaining in regulation.Matt Saler added a pair of goals, with Ricky Kowalick securing the other for the Bombers. As for the Gladstone Lakers, Graham Leiding, Johnny Beaulieu and Jory Geddes all scored for the home side.

Upcoming schedule The upcoming weekend sees the Neepawa Farmers return home to host the Pilot Mound Pilots on Saturday, Nov. 27. Start time is set for 7:30 p.m. The Minnedosa Bombers will also play at home on Nov. 27, against the MacGregor Wild (7:30 pm start) and the Gladstone Lakers will host the Wawanesa Jets at 8:00 p.m.

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By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

The Neepawa Titans have been hard at work selling tickets for their annual cash lottery. Sales for the 2021-2022 lottery began on Nov. 1, providing purchasers the chance to buy-in to win big. A total of 800 tickets were printed this year, with 100 of those tickets being sold in packs of three and the remaining number available separately. These tickets are going fast.

“Ticket sales are brisk, with sales 30 per cent ahead of last year’s pace,” said Jamie Denbow, Neepawa Titans board member.

“There’s still a good number of tickets available, but people should send in their forms as soon as possible.”

This lottery is one of the team’s two big fundraisers, typically being held in February and the second fundraiser– the Sportsman Dinner– held in November. However, Denbow noted that the team felt postponing the dinner until the new year was the right thing to do due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation and resulting restrictions.

“Hopefully, things work out and we can all meet as a sports community at the Sportsman Dinner next year on Feb. 19, 2022,” said Denbow.

If anyone would like to support the team by purchasing a lottery ticket, they can put in an order by calling 431-351-2274 or by printing and filling

Minnedosa and BirtleShoal Lake-Rossburn.

The upcoming schedule for the Tigers saw them play in Glenboro on Wednesday, Nov. 24. (Results of that game were final after the publication deadline).

The next home game at the Yellowhead Centre is set for Friday, Nov. 26 against the Virden Golden Bears. Start time is set for 7:30 p.m.

NACI Girls volleyball season wraps up for the year

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Titans Cash Draw tickets selling fast A total of six draws will be made on Dec. 18, during the last Neepawa Titans home game before Christmas. Each of the first five will award a prize of $1,000 and the final draw will award a grand total of $20,000. This is an increase of $5,000 from the 2019-2020 grand prize. “[ We made t h is increase] in order to give someone a really good Christmas present,” Denbow enthused.

With the 50/50 draw continuing this year, that has the potential to ring true not once, but twice.

Anyone who purchases a cash lottery ticket can also purchase tickets for the 50/50 draw, for which the maximum prize will also be $20,000.

that exclusive second goal.

Phinney and Falcons’ goaltender Fred Hrycak, however, both shone between the pipes.

The game winner would eventually be claimed by Lennon Carr of the NACI Tigers, with 5:39 left in regulation. Dustin Cook and Riley Davie assisted on the play.

With the win, NACI improved to 4-3-0 on the season and have moved into a tie for sixth place in the WHSHL, along with

out an order form from www.NeepawaTitans.com and mailing it to Box 446 in Neepawa. Envelopes should be addressed to the Neepawa Titans Cash Draw. Tickets are also available at every Neepawa Titans home game and at the Neepawa Banner & Press.

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Congrats to the NACI Tigers on a solid season of Zone 7 Volleyball. The Neepawa Banner & Press extends congratulations to them on their efforts this past year on the court.

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Game results

Wayway 5-3 Neepawa

Wayway 7-4 Neepawa

Friday, Nov. 19

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Saturday, Nov. 20

First Period 09:37 WAY C. Baptiste (4) ASST: C. Petrie (8), L. Eagle (2) 17:28 NPA J. Romanyk (4) ASST: Unassited SH Second Period 06:35 WAY K. Campbell (3) ASST: R. Rabbitt (12), L. Bulger (16) PP 10:16 WAY L. Robson (6) ASST: Unassited 12:33 WAY M. Kwan Tallman (3) ASST: L. Bulger (17), K. Campbell (5) PP Third Period 01:02 WAY J. Charko (5) ASST: K. Campbell (6), L. Wotton (6) 08:46 NPA E. Callaghan (1) ASST: C. Brust (10), D. Birch (1) 12:21 NPA J. Lapointe (6) ASST: J. Romnayk (5), B. Stange (1) PP Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP WAY 1 3 1 5 2/6 NPA 1 0 2 3 1/8 Goaltenders WAY T. Wotton - 31/34 saves NPA E. Demers - 20/25 saves Attendance: 306 - Yellowhead Centre

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18/21. Men’s High Single: Lawrence Smith 201. Men’s High Triple: Frank Porada 529. Ladies’ High Single & Triple: Vivian Oswald 225 & 582. Other Scores to Note: Frank Porada 161, 192, 176; Darrell Gabler 177, 186; Melvin Oswald 167; Len Pritchard 182, 184; Carole LeBoutillier 157; Muriel Porada 169; Lawrence Smith 154; Vivian Oswald 183, 174; Carol Walker 214.

First Period 01:49 WAY C. Petrie (8) ASST: R. Malkewwich (4), A. Ziprick (4) PP 04:17 WAY L. Bulger (5) ASST: R. Rabbitt (13), C. Baptiste (6) PP Second Period 00:47 NPA M. Thiessen (5) ASST: B. Michalchuk (4), D. Wilton (13) PP 02:12 NPA M. Thiessen (6) ASST: D. Noonan (3) 06:57 WAY S. Paplawski (3) ASST: Unassisted 08:54 WAY B. Bird (7) ASST: L. Bulger (18) 11:51 NPA R. Gudnason (10) ASST: M. Thiessen (9), D. Wilton (14) PP 19:32 NPA D. Wilton (4) ASST: B. Michalchuk (5), E. Callaghan (2) 19:46 WAY C. Wotton (2) ASST: C. Petrie (9), M. McNeil (1) Third Period 06:37 WAY C. Baptiste (5) ASST: C. Wotton (3), L. Bulger (19) 19:18 WAY C. Baptiste (6) ASST: R. Malkewich (5) EN Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP NPA 0 4 0 4 2/8 WAY 2 3 2 7 2/4 Goaltenders NPA G. Renwick - 28/34 saves WAY L. Tereposky - 25/29 saves Attendance: 290 - Wayway Arena

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Hockey team Neepawa Titans regular season home games November 28 at 6:30 vs Steinbach December 4 at 7:30 vs Winnipeg Blues

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PHOTOS BY CASPER WEHRHAHN

Top left photo: Neepawa’s Brayden Michalchuk battles for control of the puck against a Wayywayseecappo Wolverines players. Top right: The Titans attempt to take advantage of an opportunity on Friday, Nov. 19.

Bottom right: The two teams get a little bit physical behind the Wayway net.

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By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press • Voting day in Carberry is Wednesday, Dec. 1. Seven candidates have been nominated for one vacant position on the Town of Carberry Council. In alphabetical order, they are Peter George, Joe Harding, Brad Jones, Bill Kalinowich, Shauna McKinnon, Debbie Rae and Samantha Van Damme.

As only one person will be elected for a one year term, it is hoped the others will run again in the fall of 2022.

Voting will take place in the Community Hall between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Advance voting will be Nov. 28. Eligible voters must be Carberry residents for six months, Canadian citizens and 18 years of age by election day. Non-residents who are property owners are also eligible.

• Shannon’s Culinary Creations, formerly Links on Main, has undergone renovations and hopes to open at the end of November.

• Karra Burney became the manager of Leisure Services on Nov. 15 and she is happy and excited for her new position. She should be successful for several reasons. Karra is a lifetime community member. She is a mother of five children who are active in minor hockey, figure skating, soccer and baseball. She was a former figure skater and now is a competitive darts player with her husband, Donnie, at the Brandon Legion. She has just completed four years as the chairperson of the Carberry and Area Community Foundation, so she knows where the money is. Her philosophy is to create activities that will attract people to town and retain those who are already here.

This writer is a life-long recreation volunteer as a member of commissions in Carman, Souris Valley

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Carberry’s new leisure services manager Karra Burney.

(Hartney, Elgin and Souris), Warren and StonewallTeulon, and served on two government recreation task forces (Conservative and NDP).

• Carsen Unrau (17), who is taking his Grade 12 at Churchill High School in Winnipeg, is a member of the Northstar Prep Institute for Basketball. They have attended tournaments in Abbottsford, BC and Oshawa, ON and are travelling to Calgary, AB at the end of November. Prior to Christmas, they will play tournaments in San Francisco, Phoenix and Las Vegas.

• Derek Samagalski, of Carberry, who curls second for Mike McEwen’s foursome, is busy Nov. 20 to 28 in Saskatoon at Canada’s Olympic Trials with the winner heading to the 2022 Beijing Olympics in February.

Also curling in Saskatoon is McEwen’s wife, Dawn, who plays lead for Jennifer Jones’s rink. They will be in Carberry for the Manitoba Scotties Dec. 15 to 19, as that is the first step to the Canadian Women’s Curling Championship.

• In the first contest of a three game weekend of high school hockey, the

Glenboro-Carberry-Baldur (GCB) squad defeated the Grand Plains Raiders (Roblin, Grandview and Gilbert Plains) 7-2 at Carberry Nov. 20. Trey Dickson scored a hat trick and added one helper as the Wildcats fired 66 shots at the visitor’s goalie. Defenseman Carson Nakonechny sniped a pair, plus Griffin Anderson and Dylan Hood notched first time high school markers. Right winger Jaren Waldner collected three assists and played a fine two way game. Winner of the 50/50 and $189 was Marcy Elliot, of Baldur. Scoro winners were Pete Salt, Jory Aitken and Corey/Robbin Anderson.

The Wildcats edged the Birtle-Shoal Lake-Rossburn Falcons 3-2 at Glenboro Nov. 21. They held period scores of 2-1 and 3-1, but outshot the visitors 33-22. Preston Shearer opened the scoring, with Kylan Aitken assisting, and Trey Dickson tallied an unassisted marker in the first frame. In the second period, captain Deegan Campbell scored the winner, with help from Kylan Aitken and Car-

The GCB Wildcats hockey team. Front row (from left): Griffin Anderson, Deegan Campbell, Landon Gudnason, Johnny Meyers, Carson Mooney, Kylan Aitken, Peyton Elliot, Trey Dickson, Talen Graham. Back row: Jaren Waldner, Carter Elliot, Preston Shearer, Carson Nakonechny, Tyler Hood, Nathan Dyck, Dylan Hood, Jaxon Mueller.

Missing: Coaches Corey Forbes and Regan Richmond, manager Robert Gudnason and equipment manager Mitch Thornborough.

son Nakonechny. Replying for the Falcons was Ashton Hawtin with a pair.

Sparked by two goals from Jaren Waldner, including the overtime winner, the Wildcats nipped the Swan Valley Tigers 5-4 at Glenboro Sunday afternoon, Nov. 21.

The game was tied 1-1 after 20 minutes and the visitors led 4-2 at the end of two periods. After regulation time, the score was knotted 4-4, but it only took one minute, with help from Kylan Aitken, to net the winner. Landon Gudnason opened the scoring, assisted by Jaxon Mueller and Griffin Anderson. Carter Elliot and Johnny Meyers dented the twine in the final session, with assists from Carson Nakonechny, Aitken and Anderson. Kash Henkelman paced the Tigers with a pair of goals and an assist.

• Luke Van de Velde scored three times and added two assists to power host Pilot Mound Pilots to a 7-6 overtime win over the Carberry Plainsmen Nov. 20 in the Tiger Hills Hockey league.

Tyson Cloet and Brady Laycock had a goal and an

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assist each for the Plainsmen, who were ahead 4-3 after the first. The game was knotted 5-5 and 6-6 after the second and third periods.

Other Carberry marksmen were Troy Graham, Keean McLaren, Colin Van Kommer and Brett Hammond.

Two assists were recorded by Scott Murray. Scoring for the Pilots were Graham Dobson, Chase Desrochers, Hayden Couling and Scott Stewart.

Two helpers each were added

by Couling and Stewart. The Plainsmen host Cartwright Nov. 26 at 8:00 p.m.

• Elton Sabres, #2 ranked provincially, won the four team regional tournament in Carberry Saturday, Nov. 20. The Cougars beat Roblin Goose Lake Angels (25-10, 25-17), lost to the Ebb & Flow Thunderbirds (23-25, 20-25), and Elton (21-25, 25-22, 12-15).

In the playoffs, Ebb & Flow won over Carberry (17-25, 26-24, 15-11), but

lost to Elton (25-17, 25-18) in the voleyball finals. Elton advances to Warren for the provincials, but two wildcard teams will be selected.

• Terry Ursel won her spot in the Scotties, being held in Carberry Dec. 15 to 19, defeating Alyssa Calvert two games to one in the West regional qualifier held at the Rivers Curling Club Nov. 20 and 21.

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Allan McDonald

1950 - 2021 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of J. Allan McDonald at the age of 71, on November 19, 2021, peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones.

Born at the Fox Memorial Hospital in Carberry, Manitoba on May 31st, 1950 to Roy and Margaret McDonald. Allan grew up on the family farm with his three younger brothers and farming came natural to him. He spent his entire life working on the farm, spending most of his days farming potatoes, grain and raising Charolais cattle.

He enjoyed keeping busy and spending time outdoors, whether it be hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, quading or checking on the cattle; and could often be found at his cabin on Sandy Lake. Even after retiring from farming, he was regularly lending a hand on either of his son's farms.

He is survived by his children Ron (Gail), Brian, Heather (Shea), Janna (Corey); step-sons Devin (Vicki), Les (Kristen); grandchildren Shae-lynne, Casen, Lachlan, Kipton, Hayden, Sara, Jaren, Kaelan, Lucy, Danica, Dakota; brothers Howard (Valerie), Don (Mary-Ann), Colin (Karen), and families. He was predeceased by his partner Brenda, and step-daughter Ashley.

Throughout his battle with cancer, he remained strong, independent and never lost his sense of humour.

Interment will take place at Sidney Cemetery, then a Celebration of Allan's Life will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion in Carberry, Manitoba on November 23, 2021 at 2:30pm.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made in Allan's memory to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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

that came to stay with him and mom at their home.

Family & friends all loved to listen to all his stories that he would share from his past, “the good old days”. Dad would get half way through the story and then burst out into a laugh and anyone that was there would just laugh to see him laughing so hard. He had such a unique laugh which we will always remember in years to come.

Dad was a quiet but caring man whose heart belonged to his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

You could always see that little smirk or twinkle in his eye or hear a little chuckle from him whenever we were all around.

He was very proud of each one of them.

Dad, as we say goodbye to you today, may you forever rest in peace in your heavenly home. May the Lord wrap his loving arms around you until that day we will all be united.

May you be surrounded by the company of all your friends and neighbours that you have longed to be with again.

Yes we will sadly miss you and our hearts ache but we will treasure every memory in our hearts and be thankful for all the years we had to spend with you.

Dads Memory will be cherished By his wife Bernice; Karen (Ray): Kelsey (Matthew); Morley (Brenda): Shane (Jolene), Tyson, Justin (Jenna) Kendall, Landon; Kim (Harvey): Ryan (Julie) Thomas, Louie & Danielle: Kevin (Bailey) Amber & Kaylynn: Janelle (Justin): Mya, Tanner & Oakley; Darin (Shelley): Corissa (Shawn) Tristan, Logan & Cassidy: Andrew (Jenalee) Chloe & Jaxen: Brady; Brother Norman (Adele); Sister-in-law Elaine Shapansky (nee Single); Brother-in-law Ray (Shirle) Single; Brother-in-law Lloyd (Lillian) Single; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Dad was predeceased by his parents, John & Caroline, four siblings that died in infancy, brother Edgar, sisters Isabelle, Alvina & Doreen, brothers-in-law Ed Mauthe and Ed Riendeau, nephew David Riendeau, niece Darryle Single, and great grandson Kayden Darin Walker.

Our family is very thankful for all the doctors and caregivers at Third Crossing Manor that gave dad such wonderful care and the compassion that you showed to him and our family.

Funeral Service was held at the Plumas Zion Lutheran Church on Friday, November 19, 2021, with interment at the Tupper Cemetery.

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

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Walter Arnold Walker

Walter Arnold Walker, third child of John & Caroline Walker, was born on March 14, 1929 at NE 28-17-12 in the Maitland District; he died on November 13, 2021 at the Third Crossing Manor in Gladstone.

He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church that was located in the country.

Walter attended Maitland School until grade eight when he quit to help out his dad on the farm.

On August 1, 1953, he married Bernice Single at the Christ Lutheran Church in Waldersee and how special it was that this union of 68 years was celebrated this summer with family and friends. During this marriage, they were blessed with 4 children. Their first home for a year and half was at NE 1-18-12 by the Grass River in a one room house with no electricity. I remember mom and dad often telling us that it was so cold in there that the water was frozen in the morning. In the fall of 1955, they moved to the farm of his parents and in 1985, they retired to the village of Plumas.

This same farm is now farmed by his grandson, Justin Walker along with his wife Jenna and daughter Kendall.

Making it a four generation century family farm.

Besides farming, dad became a part time electrician after taking an electrician course by correspondence.

Dad was very active all his life in sports, playing ball for Tupper Tigers, Waldersee Mallards and Plumas Pirates. He played hockey for the Tupper Canucks and Plumas Flyers.

Later in life, he took up curling and coaching minor ball and minor hockey teams. He became an official baseball umpire, umping sports days, the Manitoba Senior Baseball League and some provincial playoffs, plus the home team of the Plumas Pirates where he enjoyed umping his sons and then his grandsons with lots of advice after the games.

Dad had a very strong faith; it carried him through many hardships but always remained positive. He was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church, serving as Trustee, Elder, Usher and Chairman of the Church Council.

He served on the board at the local Credit Union and was a life member at the Plumas Curling Club.

Dad spent many hours with his chainsaw cutting wood in the pastures; he loved being outdoors and enjoying nature.

He spent most of his life looking after cattle, making hay and putting crops in, this was his passion.

Dad enjoyed many fishing and hunting trips with his good friend Abe Boldt, plus many American hunting buddies

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Thelma Pearl (Manns) Waterhouse

November 24, 1928 – July 13, 2021 On Tuesday, July 13, 2021, Thelma Waterhouse entered into rest at the Carberry Personal Care Home.

Thelma is survived by her son Rodney Waterhouse (Joyce), daughters Gwendolyn Shamanski and Carolyn Rodgers (Ron), eight grandchildren Tyler (Alexia), Travis (Jess), Nicholas, Steven, Samantha (Chris), MacKenzie (Andrew), Jillene and Kienan as well as 6 great grandchildren, Elio, Flora, Kate, Luke, Nixon and Wren.

Along with several nieces and nephews.

Thelma was born on November 24, 1928 to Charles and May Manns. She was the youngest of their eleven children. She was raised on their farm in the Firdale area.

She attended school in the area before moving to Carberry to complete her high school. After graduation, she started teaching in the Austin area before moving on to work at the Bank of Montreal in Carberry, eventually becoming the Assistant Manager. She retired from the bank in 1993 after many years of service.

Thelma married Lyle Waterhouse on May 13, 1950.

They lived on the Waterhouse family farm near Melbourne until 1959, when they moved to Carberry.

Thelma enjoyed curling, golfing and spending time at her cabin on Thomas Lake. She also spent countless hours watching her children and grandchildren playing various sports, such as hockey, curling, figure skating, to name a few.

Over the years, Thelma was a member of the Royal Purple in Carberry. She also held various positions on different Boards in the community, such as the Figure Skating Club, Carberry Sandhills Golf Club, St. Agnes Anglican Church and the North Cypress and Carberry Community Development Corporation for the Area.

At the Carberry Fair, Thelma could be found in the Paramutual Booth counting money for the horse races.

During retirement, Thelma was able to do some traveling, enjoying trips to Victoria, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Palm Dessert, England, Italy, Austria, Germany, Spain, Portugal and Australia.

Thelma will be sadly missed but not forgotten, by her children and their families.

Robert Howard Jarvie passed away on November 11, 2021 at Rideau Park Personal Care Home, Brandon, at the age of 83, after a lengthy illness. Robert (Bob) was predeceased by his parents Robert Sr. and Marion; brothers Edward, Jim and Harold; and sister-in-law Olive. Left to mourn his passing are, sister-in-law Angela, Alonsa; brothers Walter (Shirley), McCreary, Donald (Bev), Alonsa; daughter Laurie and grandchildren Cassie and Brady, Calgary, AB; and life long friends Gordon and Helen Stevenson, Brandon.

Bob grew up on the family farm north of Alonsa, where he attained his education by correspondence with the supervision of his mother. He worked around Manitoba, usually on farms and a few years driving a mail delivery van east of Brandon. After a debilitating stroke in 2011, he has been confined to living at Rideau Park PCH and while he enjoyed and appreciated the carding staff there, he never gave up wanting to get outside and go for a drive in the country. He loved to visit family and friends, and wanted only to be loved in return. He was devastated when his wife (Florence) and family left and he was not permitted to spend time with his daughter and grandchildren. He loved to dance, and played harmonica, accordion and organ, all learned by ear. Bob returned regularly to visit the family farm and liked to remember it the way it used to be. He was not happy when he learned the wind had blown down the big elm tree that he had used to sit up in to watch the water foul and animals on the lake. At the PCH, he enjoyed the musical entertainment, bingo and card games. He gathered thousands of can tabs and solved many jigsaw puzzles, mostly of John Deere tractors and wildlife.

Graveside memorial was at Grey's Ridge Cemetery, Alonsa with Rev. Gordon Stevenson officiating. Donations in Bob's memory may be made to the heart and Stroke Foundation and would be greatly appreciated.

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Margaret Jeanne Christine Goretski September 13, 1935—November 10, 2021 Margaret Jeanne Christine Hasselmann was an only child, born in The Pas, Manitoba on Friday, September 13, 1935, to Christian Didrik and Thora Louise (Jensen) Hasselmann.

She grew up at Mile 100, where her father had two and a half gardens, goats and bees.

She learned gardening from her Daddy. Her mother home schooled her for grades one and two, and she was nicknamed “Tulla” by her parents (Danish for “little girl”). She boarded in The Pas where she continued her schooling and graduated from Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute.

Margaret met Alexander Goretski and were united in marriage on July 19, 1954 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They enjoyed 48 years of married life together. They moved to Churchill, Manitoba and had three children: Eric, Linda and Cheryl. They owned and drove taxi in Churchill and had a small garden with flowers and vegetables.

The family moved back to The Pas in 1970 where Margaret went back to school at Keewatin Community College and obtained her Business Certificate. She worked at the local Credit Union, TD Bank, and eventually as a clerk for the Highways Department and Mines Branch at the Provincial Building, where she retired in 1996.

Margaret was involved with the Horticulture Society in The Pas for many years. She encouraged her children and grandchildren to grow flowers and vegetables and was very proud of all their accomplishments in the annual Horticultural flower shows. When Margaret wasn’t in her garden, you could always find her enjoying a cup of hot chocolate at the skating rink or having coffee with her friends. She enjoyed being around animals, especially dogs and birds, loved music, especially the songs: “Honeycomb”, “The Twist”, and anything by Johnny Cash.

She loved to dance and knew the words to so many of her favourite songs. She also enjoyed canning, sewing, knitting, embroidery, crocheting, puzzles and her favourite game to play was cribbage.

Margaret’s husband, Alex, sadly passed away in 2002.

Several years later, she met her partner Ed Cudney, and they moved to Neepawa for a few years. There, she was involved with the Citizens on Patrol, the Horticultural

Society, and The Inner Wheel (a women’s branch of the Rotary Club). She was extremely excited when she won “Yard of the Week” in Neepawa and had a photo of her beautiful yard featured in the local newspaper. Margaret’s greatest accomplishment was writing a book called, “The Joys of Gardening by Baba”. She wanted to pass down all her gardening wisdom and knowledge to her family.

In 2013, Margaret moved back home to The Pas. She became involved with Golden Agers and had a lot of fun visiting her many friends. She moved into the Northern View Lodge and then eventually to St. Paul’s Personal Care Home. While at St. Paul’s, she enjoyed participating in the activities offered there. She enjoyed feeding and watching the birds outside of her window.

Margaret sadly passed away with family by her side, on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, in The Pas, Manitoba at the age of 86 years.

Margaret is survived by her children, Eric (Carol) Goretski; Linda (Talbot) Ponask; Cheryl (Goretski) Cartman (Wayne Jackson); grandchildren, Jason (Shayla) Goretski; Shaylene Goretski; Christopher Goretski (Shaunna Downey); Stacy Ponask (Rob Patterson); Shauna Ponask (Dylan Funk); Amy (Jason) Totte; Bryce Cartman (Arianna Lyseng); great-grandchildren, Lexus, Lillee, Anna, Lincoln, Jaxon; and extended family.

Margaret was predeceased by her father, Christian; her mother, Thora; and husband, Alex.

Please feel free to share your stories or memories of Margaret. Send to: thejoysofgardening@gmail.com Attn: “The Joys of Gardening” 30 Guymer Crescent, The Pas, MB, R9A 1S9 The funeral service was held Saturday, November 20, 2021, at the Chapel of Hemauer Funeral Home, The Pas, with Linda Buchanan presiding. Memories of the heart were shared by Amy Totte and Eric Goretski. Pallbearers were Eric Goretski, Talbot Ponask, Bryce Cartman, Jason Totte, Rob Patterson, Dylan Funk. Interment followed at Lakeside Cemetery, The Pas. A reception was held at the Golden Agers Leisure Room.

In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of choice would be appreciated by Margaret’s family.

Hemauer Funeral Home and Cremation Services, The Pas, in care of arrangements. For online condolences, visit www.hemauerfuneralhome.com

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Librarian - Educational Assistant Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (Grades 9-12; 425 students)

This is a full time position (7 hours) to commence on January 6th, 2022 or earlier depending upon availability.

The skills we are seeking in a Librarian / Educational Assistant relate to the organization and operation of the library, as well as interpersonal interactions with students and staff. Some of the organizational/operational skills include familiarity with appropriate materials for various levels of readers; selecting, ordering and cataloguing materials; as well as overseeing the computerized circulation of materials and equipment. Some of the interpersonal skills include working with students; promoting a love of reading; and supporting staff in educational endeavors. Computer skills and some training in library operation will be considered an asset, but not essential.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Kelvin Hollier, school principal at 204-476-3305 Interested applicants are requested to submit an application, which includes a resume and the names of three references by: NOON, Wednesday, December 8th, 2021 Rhonda Dickenson Student Services Coordinator Beautiful Plains School Division Box 700, Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0 FAX: (204) 476-3606 EMAIL: bpsd@bpsd.mb.ca

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

Jarvis Trucking Ltd,

invites applications for the following position: Transportation Supervisor The Transportation Supervisor shall be responsible for the organization of the Division’s transportation system.

Qualifications: • Valid Class 5 drivers license • Experience in a Supervisory and Managerial Capacity • Red Seal Trade Certification as a Truck/Transport or Bus Mechanic would be an asset For further information on this position, please contact Shannon Desjardins, Secretary Treasurer at shannon@trsd.ca or (204) 835-2067 ex. 203 Applications close when position is filled.

Forward applications complete with 3 references to: Mrs. Shannon Desjardins, Secretary-Treasurer Turtle River School Division Box 309 McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0 Phone: 835-2067 or Fax: 835-2426 Email: shannon@trsd.ca Although all applications are appreciated, a selection process will apply. Candidates that have been selected will be contacted.

Class 1 drivers & Owner Operators Operating super B grain hoppers, prairie provinces only.

Contact Steve, 204-385-3048 or 204-871-5139 Email kjarvisfarms@gmail.com

FIFTH CLASS POWER ENGINEERS

3 x Full Time Permanent Positions Neepawa Health Centre & Personal Care Home The Fifth Class Power Engineer performs preventative maintenance, installation and repairs of equipment, and maintenance of buildings and grounds.

Position qualifications are available by visiting www.prairiemountainhealth.ca; click on “Careers”, search Fifth Class Power Engineer May consider underfilling the position with the expectation the successful candidate obtains applicable training.

Apply directly online, www.prairiemountiainhealth.ca for the above mentioned employment openings along with many more opportunities.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in Prairie Mountain Health but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is subject to a Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector), Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any services charges incurred.

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

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at Hazel M Kellington School in Neepawa Inquiries may be made to Tyler Stewart at 204-476-2388 See Division website for more details on this position at www.beautifulplainssd.ca Click on Job Postings.

ROSE INC.

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SUPPORT WORKER

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

Starting Wage $14.43 to $15.43 following successful 6-month probation period with a benefit package included.

Interested Applicants are invited to apply to: ROSE Inc., Attn: Stella Bramley, Box 28, Ste. Rose du Lac MB. R0L 1S0

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

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in the position.

passed away on October 31, 2021, at the age of eighty-four, at the CMPC Home in Neepawa, MB with family by his side.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 65 years Betty; daughters Cindy (Glen) Tibbett, grandchildren Mark & Cam (Kristin), great grandchildren Sadie, Hannah & Hunter; Gail (Garth) White, grandchildren Bryan (Amber), Carrie (Brett) & Sherrie (Ian), great grandchildren Keenan, Braylon, Brynn, Sophie, Kellen & Brooks; Lori (Michael) Levandosky, grandchildren Trisha (Brendon), Kevin (Pam) & Shane (Katie), great grandchildren Brooklyn, Josephine, Addison & Emerson; Lynn (Wes) Janzen, grandchildren Kelsey & Cody; his sister Gladys Kulbacki; sister/brother-in-law Bev & Wilf Gatin, as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends.

He was predeceased by his father Robert Bold, mother & stepfather May & Allan McNab, sister Phyllis, sisters/brothers-in-law Noreen & George Bishop, Raymond Haines & Fred Kulbacki.

Floyd was born on April 20, 1937, at home in the R. M. of Rosedale to May & Robert Bold. He attended Glenholm School Grades 1-6 and completed his schooling at Eden. He married Betty (Wicks) on July 6, 1956, and then moved to the “tiny house” on her father’s farm. In 1970, they purchased their first half section of land, demolished the J. M. Young house and used the lumber to build their “almost” forever home on the SW 4-16-15W quarter.

Floyd and Betty farmed and lived in the R.M. of Rosedale area from 1956 until October 2016, when they purchased a heritage home on First Street, Neepawa.

Unfortunately, in June of 2020, they had to leave their lovely home and move to Country Meadows.

When they were not busy farming, Floyd and Betty would be watching their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren in whatever sports/activities in which they were involved.

If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation “Neepawa Farmers – Neepawa Baseball/Softball Fund,” Box 486, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

The family would like to thank all of dad’s Caregivers, White’s Funeral Home and to everyone for their kind words, memories and thoughtfulness.

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

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

CLOSING DATE: December 3rd, 2021, unless position is filled sooner.

Apply online at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs or contact us at g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop. com for more information.

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TRUCK DRIVER 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 an energetic, self-motivated, experienced Class 1 Truck Driver to complement our team. In this full-time position, you will be responsible for the operation of a liquid tanker transport truck to pick up raw product from our local suppliers.

The duties of the role will include: • Drive a company owned truck and liquid tanker to our raw product suppliers four days a week • Perform pre-trip, route and post-trip inspection of vehicle systems, equipment and accessories such as tires, brakes, lights and turning signals • Work with computers daily to track raw product inventory levels • Ensure that truck and equipment is maintained in safe working condition and perform any required preventative maintenance • Perform routine sanitation on equipment • Ensure cargo is secured properly in accordance with safety requirements and follow safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods • Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking, break periods etc.) as well as with company policies and procedures • Routine yard and shop maintenance such as sweeping, shoveling, pressure washing equipment • Work indoors and outdoors while loading and unloading goods The successful candidate will possess: • Valid Manitoba Class 1 license with air is required • Minimum 2 years experience as a truck driver with a clean driver’s abstract • Liquid tanker experience is a definite asset • Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations • Ability to adapt and effectively handle unexpected situations (ie: traffic, weather conditions) • Ability to obtain satisfactory results in a pre-employment background check and/or regular drug and alcohol testing We offer competitive wages and employees are eligible for our benefits package upon 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 30, 2021. We thank all that apply, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Notice 2011 LAKE MANITOBA FLOOD CLASS ACTION NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT APPROVAL HEARING To: Any person that owned real or personal property off reserve that was damaged by the flooding of Lake Manitoba in 2011: A Class Action Lawsuit May Affect Your Legal Rights BACKGROUND On March 15, 2013, a lawsuit was commenced in the Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench alleging that the Government of Manitoba caused damage to areas surrounding Lake Manitoba by way of causing flooding through the operation of provincial water control works in 2011. The Court certified the lawsuit as a class proceeding, rather than having each class member bring a separate lawsuit. Following trial and judgment, but prior to any appeal, the parties entered into negotiations and have reached a settlement of the lawsuit.

SETTLEMENT APPROVAL The settlement must be approved by the Court before any settlement benefits can be paid to Class Members. If the settlement is approved by the Court, another notice will be published with details on how to make a claim for settlement benefits. The Settlement Approval Hearing is scheduled to occur in the Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. via video hearing.

Class members interested in attending the Settlement Approval Hearing may do so subject to the COVID-19 restrictions and protocols set out in the Pre-Approval Notice (Long Form), which can be accessed at the website of Class Counsel, DD West LLP at https://www.ddwestllp.com/.

SETTLEMENT SUMMARY Without admitting any wrongdoing, the Government of Manitoba has agreed to pay $85.5 million to settle the lawsuit.

This amount includes a contribution towards lawyer (“Class Counsel”) fees and expenses as well as toward the costs of administering the settlement.

All members of the Class are eligible to make claims for settlement benefits. Details of the type of claims that are eligible and the manner in which those claims will be assessed can be accessed at the website of Class Counsel, DD West LLP at https://www.ddwestllp.com/ and at the website of the Claims Administrator at: www.exg.ca/LakeManitobaSettlement2021.

Because payments under the settlement will be based on the total amount of the claims submitted and approved, it is not possible to estimate the amounts that eligible Class Members may receive. Any amounts that Class Members have received under any provincial financial assistance programs will be deducted from any eligible claim.

Information on the timing and the process for making a claim and receiving payment under the settlement will be made available in another notice if the settlement is approved by the Court.

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO: Do Nothing. By doing nothing, you will be entitled to participate in the settlement, if it is approved by the Court and if you are an eligible Class Member.

You have the right to submit comments in writing on the proposed settlement, including the amount of proposed legal fees and disbursements payable to Class Counsel, for consideration by the Court at the Settlement Approval Hearing. If you wish to make a written comment, you must submit it to Class Counsel (DD West LLP) no later than December 31, 2021, either by email to one of the addresses listed below, or by mail to the address below with a postmarked date no later than December 31, 2021.

LEARNING MORE The Court office will not be able to answer any questions about the matters in this Notice. If you have any questions regarding the settlement or the Settlement Approval Hearing, you may contact Class Counsel (DD West LLP) at: DD West LLP Website: https://www.ddwestllp.com/ Email: flood@ddwestllp.com 300 - 305 Broadway Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3J7 Fax: 204-421-8566 Additional Contact Information: William S. Klym: Email: wklym@ddwestllp.com Phone: 204-480-6687

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Hugs for the Holidays Neepawa Shop Hometown contest now underway back for 2021

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The Hugs for the Holidays mittens can be found at Neepawa Home Hardware, the Neepawa Co-op food store, Neepawa Health Centre and the Salvation Army thrift store.

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press The community will once again have the chance to anonymously brighten someone’s day this holiday season. The Neepawa Kin Club and Home Assistance Neepawa & District (HAND) are bringing back a project from last year called Hugs for the Holidays. The program allows community members to purchase gifts for anonymous seniors, which HAND and the Kin Club will deliver just before Christmas.

The organizations are taking nominations from community members of seniors who could use something to brighten up their holiday, along with gift suggestions from the nominator. They will then make up mitten tags with some basic information, including the gift suggestions, which are available in a few locations around the community. People can pick up a mitten tag to purchase a gift for a senior and drop it off, with the tag, for HAND and the Kin Club to distribute.

They have already made up a number of mittens for this year from the list of nominations they received last year, so there are already some available at several locations in town.

However, HAND and Kin are still accepting nominations. “If there’s anybody else in the community, if you think that they have been nominated, nominate them anyways,” said Amanda Naughton-Gale, of the Nee-

pawa Kin Club. “We’ve got a list and so we’ll just make sure that there’s no overlap, but just nominate the person anyways, and then that way you can ensure that they’re not missed.”

The mittens that are already out can be found within Neepawa at the hospital, Co-op food store, Home Hardware and the Salvation Army Thrift Store. Purchased gifts, with the mittens attached, can be dropped off at the Salvation Army, Neepawa Plumbing and Heating or the HAND office by Dec. 15.

While the program started last year in response to COVID-19 and the isolation it has caused for vulnerable members of the public, they wanted to continue this year because of how well it was received the first time. “The feedback we got last year would just melt your heart,” expressed Naughton-Gale.

“It meant a lot to everybody who received a hug,” added HAND coordinator Michelle Ferguson.

Naughton-Gale said, “[We thought], ‘Why don’t we continue this beyond COVID?’ We kind of forget about those who are alone or are by themselves and things like that during the holiday season and we really kind of think about the kids and family. But I think especially during the holidays, everybody needs a little tap on the shoulder that they’re being thought of.”

Last year, HAND had received a grant for this project, which helped make sure any seniors whose mit-

tens didn’t get picked would still receive a gift. As the same type of grant wasn’t available this year, HAND and Kin turned to local businesses for support. To help make sure all the seniors get “adopted”, they approached many businesses in town to see if they would consider sponsoring some gifts for a few nominees.

“I have never been more proud to be in this town.

[The businesses] have come through with f lying colours,” expressed Ferguson.

“It just blew me away how supportive and how much seniors mean to everybody.

The comments I was getting as I was going from business to business just really impressed me.”

She noted that there have been a lot of seniors adopted by the businesses, but they still need community members to get involved as well. The list of nominees is much larger than last year, coming in at over 200 names. “When you see a mitt and you feel like ‘hey, this might be a great way to do a little something for somebody else this year,’ grab a mitt and adopt a senior this holiday season,” said Naughton-Gale.

Anyone who would like to get involved with this year’s Hugs for the Holidays, whether by nominating a senior, or volunteering to help sort and deliver the hugs, can get in touch with HAND at 204-476-2009 or check out the Neepawa Kin Club Facebook page.

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Neepawa Banner & Press staff members Sandra Unger (left) and Kira Paterson were busy last week preparing the Neepawa Shop Hometown draw bags.

By Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press The Neepawa and District Chamber of Com-

merce has teamed up with the Neepawa Banner & Press for the 2021 edition of Neepawa Shop Hometown. This year’s promotion

features 38 businesses from Neepawa that will be offering shoppers chances to win $3,000 in Shop Hometown Bucks and over $4,000 in gift certificates and Neepawa Chamber Bucks.

Each participating business will have a draw bag and forms to fill out, as shoppers can enter to win big at the draw in mid-December.

Shop Hometown Bucks have to be spent at Shop Hometown participating businesses and Chamber Bucks can be spent at any Chamber member business.

The draw will take place Dec. 15.

As shopping shifts back to a shop local format, Shop Hometown provides a perfect opportunity to shop close to home and help the local economy.

Participating businesses are listed on Page A20 of this week’s paper.

Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa MP Mazier elected Manitoba Caucus chair Submitted Office of MP Dan Mazier Member of Parliament (MP) for Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa, Dan Mazier, has been elected Chair of the Manitoba Conservative Caucus. On Nov. 22, Manitoba Conservative MPs and the Senate met to discuss their shared focus in the 44th Parliament. Included on the agenda was the election of a chair to lead the group.

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tive Caucus works collectively to advance the shared federal interests that impact the province of Manitoba.

Mazier succeeds his colleague, Larry Maguire, the MP for Brandon-Souris, as caucus chair.

The MP said he was humbled and grateful to have been promoted by

his colleagues to the new position, where he says he will continue to work on behalf of all Manitobans in the upcoming Parliament.

“Manitobans deserve federal representation in Ottawa; it is a privilege to take on this new responsibility as we work to achieve this common goal,” Mazier stated.

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And I will make Rabbah a stable for camels, and the Ammonites a couchingplace for flocks: and ye shall know that I am the Lord. For thus saith the Lord God; Because thou hast clapped thine hands, and stamped with the feet, and rejoiced in heart with all thy despite against the land of Israel; Behold, therefore I will stretch out mine hand upon thee, and will deliver thee for a spoil to the heathen; and I will cut thee off from the people, and I will cause thee to perish out of the countries: I will destroy thee; and thou shalt know that I am the Lord.

Thus saith the Lord God; Because that Moab and Seir do say, Behold, the house of Judah is like unto all the heathen; Therefore, behold, I will open the side of Moab from the cities, from his cities which are on his frontiers, the glory of the country, Beth-jeshimoth, Baal-meon, and Kiriathaim, Unto the men of the east with the Ammonites, and will give them in possession, that the Ammonites may not be remembered among the nations.

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Thus saith the Lord God; Because that Edom hath dealt against the house of Judah by taking vengeance, and hath greatly offended, and revenged himself upon them; Therefore thus saith the Lord God; I will also stretch out mine hand upon Edom, and will cut off man and beast from it; and I will make it desolate from Teman; and they of Dedan shall fall by the sword.

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When developing feeding strategies for your herd, you need to have a basic understanding of the cow production cycle, you need to know and prepare for changes in cow nutritional needs and you need to plan the feeding program. Feed testing is important to balance the ration to meet animal requirements, especially when using alternative feed Food inflation raises prices for consumers sources. What is the feed quality and are there any Food inflation is close to five per cent in a new nitrates in the annuals, such as oat, barley or millet report released by Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food greenfeed? Stress caused by drought or frost can Analytics Lab. Professor Sylvain Charlebois of the cause nitrates to accumulate and they are showing lab said five per cent food inflation means an extra up this year. Even though hay supplies are short $700 in yearly grocery costs for a family of four, and pricey, off quality grains, greenfeed, pellets, including two adults and two children between 11 straw, screenings, silage, vegetables and more can and 15 years old. be fed to cattle.

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Royal Manitoba Winter Fair set to return for 2022 Press Release RMWF It is with great excitement that we announce that the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair is returning to Brandon Mar. 28 to Apr. 2, 2022!

Our pinnacle event, The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair (RMWF), is held annually during Manitoba’s March spring break. A tourism highlight in Western Canada, the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair is one of Western Canada’s largest agricultural events and the largest annual event to be held in Brandon.

This will mark the first RMWF since the cancellation of the event in March of 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The health and safety of our fairgoers will always be a top priority” says Exhibition President Greg Crisanti. “We are in contact with Manitoba Health on a regular basis and will certainly be well prepared by the time March rolls around.”

While western Manitobans have not had the opportunity to enjoy the Winter Fair since 2019, Crisanti believes that hosting Manitoba Ag Ex last month was certainly a step in the right direction.

“It was great to see livestock producers back at the Keystone Centre in October,” says Crisanti. “While

All kinds of equestrian and agricultural events take place at the RMWF.

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The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair is returning to the Keystone Centre in 2022 after two years of cancellations due to COVID-19.

the event did present some challenges, we did learn some valuable lessons that should benefit us as we continue preparations for this spring.”

Planning for this event, which features agricultural and entertainment events throughout the six-day schedule, takes months and

Cristanti says, “We’ve been around for over 100 years and can’t wait to bring the curtains up on the Winter Fair again.”

The RMWF generates roughly $7 million for the local economy, says Crisanti, who began his tenure as Provincial Exhibition President weeks before the 2020

event was called off. The Summer Fairs in both 2020 and 2021 and MB Ag Ex in 2020 were also cancelled, although the Provincial Ex did host a special Midway Madness event over the Labour Day long weekend this past summer.

We are looking forward to bringing people together

once again and celebrating the resilience of Manitoba’s agricultural community with an event that families have attended for generations.

So, it is with great joy that we say, “save the date!” The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair is coming to the Key-

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Please note: This event is subject to all Manitoba Health orders. All health Orders will be followed and plans for safety and sanitation during the event will be released at a later date.

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On Wednesday, Nov. 17, international plant-based product company Roquette opened the world’s largest pea protein plant in Portage la Prairie.

Banner Staff Farmers’ Advocate Manitoba pea producers and the city of Portage la Prairie have a lot to celebrate this month. On Nov. 17, French-based company Roquette opened the largest pea protein plant in the world at Portage? “We see this as a transformational event in our history and a boost to the global plant-based food sector,” said Pierre Courduroux, CEO of Roquette, in a press release from the company.

“Diets have changed considerably in recent years, and the desire for alternative proteins continues to grow. Our company is proud to bring this amazing new facility online to serve demand in North America and around the world.”

The new faci l it y is 200,000 square feet and has the capacity to process 125,000 tons of yellow peas per year. This plant is Roquette’s largest investment into North America.

Dominique Baumann, managing director of Roquette in Canada, said, “This plant is an engineering marvel. We are entering into the next level of quality, efficiency and commitment to the market. The design of the plant is a proof-point of our sustainable development approach, with 100 per cent hydroelectricity

power and optimized water management. This plant is part of a whole story, involving farmers,suppliers and local teams.”

According to Roquette, the demand for pea protein is high and continues to grow, with estimates from multiple industries expecting a global growth rate of 15 to 24 per cent in the next 10 years. This new processing plant was put in place in response to that demand. “The plant protein food sector needs investment, expertise and innovation to meet global demand, and Roquette brings it all.

We’ve seen excitement from new and existing customers who can’t wait to develop new products with us,” said Jeremy Burks,Senior Vice President of Plant Proteins at Roquette.

The company decided to locate their new facility

in the Canadian Prairies due to the high production of peas in the region. The company stated that the region produces more peas than anywhere else in the world, with the facility being within a days’ drive of all the crops. The location in Portage is also relatively close to the American border, allowing for easier transportation internationally.

This new plant has been in the works for several years now, with the first announcement of the over $400 million investment coming out in January of 2017. Groundbreaking took place in September that year and over 1,000 contractors helped complete the massive construction project.

This new “Plant for the Future,” as the company calls it, will give Roquette the largest supply of pea protein in the world.

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Federal and provincial governments investing $2.2 million in Plumas area pork research project customers that our genetics will fit the housing systems and market demands of the future.”

The governments of Canada and Agri-Food minister Marie-Claude Manitoba announced last week that Bibeau noted that the federal governthey will be investing $2.2 million into ment is looking forward to supporting three pork production research projects the pork production enhancements that will be conducted in the Plumas through these projects. “These innovaarea by Topigs Norsvin Canada. These tive projects will give the pork industry projects are aimed at improving livemore tools in their sustainability toolstock feeding, promoting higher animal box,” she said during the investment welfare standards and enhancing the announcement on Nov. 19. “They will competitiveness of the province’s pork help to improve feeding and housing for producers. the pigs, which leads to better resource Topigs is currently in the process efficiency and a reduced environmental of getting a $30 million research and footprint for producers. Topigs Norsvin development facility established in the plays a big role in making Canada a municipality of WestLake-Gladstone, global leader in swine genetics, and we which is projected to be completed by are proud to support their work.” the end of 2022.

Manitoba Agriculture & Resource Topigs’ three projects being supDevelopment minister Ralph Eichler ported by the governments will help the added, “Our government is pleased PHOTO COURTESY OF METRO CREATIVE CONNECTIONS pork industry be more environmentally The federal and provincial governments have announced they will be investing over to support the work of our producers and economically sustainable. They $2 million into pork industry research through Topigs Norsvin Canada. through these innovative projects that will focus on improving feed efficiency, will accelerate agricultural innovation, carcass quality and welfare standards by using micro- al developments in the pork industry and prides itself promote knowledge transfer to producers, advance biome profiling, computer tomography and genomics. as a leader in the sector,” said Hans Olislagers, Chief value-added opportunities, strengthen competitiveThey will also endeavour to expand sow reproductive Technical Officer, Topigs Norsvin. “Implementation ness and support sustainable agricultural development knowledge to increase productivity, as well as apply of loose housing of sows during farrowing is already in our provincial pork industry. The results of these artificial intelligence and other new technologies to legislated in several countries and we recognize our projects will be valuable in our continuing efforts to responsibility to breed and select pigs while main- strengthen the sustainability of our provincial pork enhance environmental sustainability.

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Manitoba livestock producers Horses enjoy a seasonal treat honour DUC employee

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Ducks Unlimited Canada employee Ken Gross is being inducted into the MFGA Wall of Fame.

Submitted Ducks Unlimited Canada An employee with Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) involved with over a million acres of farmland conservation projects is being recognized by the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association (MFGA).

Ken Gross is one of the first five inductees into the MFGA’s new Wall of Fame, celebrating “exemplary contributions of persons who went above and beyond” in supporting the province’s livestock sector.

MFGA chair Larry Wegner says, “Ken Gross and the four other inaugural inductees are exactly why we felt the MFGA Wall of Fame was long past due and why we felt now was the time to get it launched and celebrated.”

An agrologist with degrees from Brandon University and the University of Saskatchewan, Gross joined DUC in 1990. He ascended from the Shoal Lake field office into management roles at the provincial headquarters in Brandon, helping make farms and ranches more sustainable, profitable and environmentally friendly.

As head of conservation programs since 1998, he oversees the strategic design and management of DUC Manitoba’s initiatives for grazing and forages, winter wheat,

conservation agreements and wetlands restoration.

“Ken has dedicated his career to sustainable agriculture,” says Mark Francis, DUC Manager Provincial Operations – Manitoba. “His impact on the landscape is important not only for farmers, but for everyone concerned about clean drinking water, floods, droughts and climate change.”

Gross served on the board of the Manitoba Forage Council for over 20 years, including as vice-president, and was a founding director of the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association. He helped strengthen the provincial livestock industry with a lead role in projects such as the MFGA-DUC partnership, which delivers over $200,000 each year to Manitoba farmers through a grant from Conservation Trust.

Gross was instrumental in establishing grazing clubs in Manitoba. A DUC initiative in 1999, the Grazing Club program has grown into a community that works to improve pasture management through informal meetings, farmland tours and input from speakers and researchers.

Also named to MFGA’s Wall of Fame are producers Ryan Boyd and Dave Koslowsky, and government representatives Pam Iwanchysko and Fraser Stewart.

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The Beautiful Plains Museum in Neepawa has a good selection of examples on hand that detail pieces of Manitoba’s farming history. The items pictured are a couple of those.

Far left: An old grain bag and scoop. Back in the day, grain was hauled in these bags from one location to another. The bags always held a specific amount, so it was fairly simple to tell how much was available based on how many bags were on hand.

Above: A home-made, wooden grain shovel that had been fashioned by a farming family. The head of the shovel became damaged at one point due to wear and tear, but the user was determined to keep the shovel around a while longer instead of having to buy or put aside the hours needed to make a new one.

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