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Neepawa Kin Club deploys Kindness Ninjas By Kira Paterson

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Last week, many people celebrated National Day of Kindness by performing random acts of kindness to others. The Neepawa Kin Club took that idea to another level with their Kindness Ninjas (KINja) project. National Day of Kindness took place on Feb. 17, while Kin Canada’s Day of KINdness wrapped up the week on Feb. 19. “We were looking for a project to do for Kin Canada’s National Day of KINdness and thought this might be a great way to involve the community in doing kind acts all week,” shared Neepawa Kin Club’s Amanda Naughton-Gale. The KINja project was inspired by a wine ninja concept that took place early in the pandemic, where people would sneakily drop off wine for friends and neighbours during lockdown. Naughton-Gale noted that the Kinette Club

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Businesses, organizations and individuals in the community were surprised with random acts of kindness from the KINjas. Some examples included treats for the Neepawa Middle School Staff (above right) and the Spruce Plains RCMP Neepawa detachment (above left). Over 70 acts of kindness were committed by the KINjas in the Neepawa area.

in Medicine Hat came up with the KINja idea, a play on words combining Kin Club and ninja. “We asked people to sign up to be a Kindness Ninja (KINja). We also asked if they wanted to spend money or to do a non-monetary act of kind-

ness. We also asked for recommended targets of businesses, organizations and individuals that were deserving of a KINja to treat them to a ‘random’ act of kindness,” explained Naughton-Gale. Neepawa’s KINja project really took off, with

over 80 KINjas signing up for the week, including a Kindergarten class, the Town of Neepawa staff and numerous individuals. “KINjas could sign up till Feb. 11, and then all of the KINjas were emailed and texted their K INdness Challenges to complete by

Feb 19. We gave them the targets and left it up to them how they accomplished the challenge,” said NaughtonGale. She noted that over 70 different acts of kindness were completed by the KINjas, with some of the recipients of those acts also

paying it forward. “The Neepawa Kin Club also took on a couple of Kindness Challenges (as well as each member doing one or two) and to wrap up the week’s festivities, [the Kin Club] hosted Happy Hour for the residents of Kinsmen Kourts 1and 2 for National Day of KINdness.” Kin Canada has been celebrating National Day of KINdness for over 10 years, annually taking place on the Saturday closest to Feb. 20, which is Founders Day, when Kin Canada was created. Naughton-Gale noted that Kin Canada has been serving communities across the country for 102 years, with Neepawa’s club celebrating its 45th year of service. “The Neepawa Kin Club is seeking new members,” Naughton-Gale added. “If you are a person over the age of 18, who wants to have fun and give back to their community, please contact us through our Facebook page for more information.”

Street light installation approved for Neepawa’s new commercial development By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press Neepawa Town Council has approved the installation of 24 new street lights on the section of land classified for commercial development on the former C.N. property. The approval of the motion allows for an electric services agreement with Manitoba Hydro in the amount $131,404, plus GST. There was no specific date for the installation to occur announced at the council meeting held on Teusday, Feb. 15. The street lights will be installed along some portions of Mill, Stonehouse and Hamilton Streets, as well as other locations. Council reports Darryl Gerrard provided details on the finance committee meeting for the

2022 municipal budget. He said that they have gone a long way in their preliminary discussion and are close to wrapping things up and proceeding on with first reading soon. Murray Parrott gave compliments to the staff and finance committee for ensuring the fiscal stability of the community, through their long-term planning efforts. Parrott also noted that he had recently returned from a meeting in Swan River, related to a stakeholders meeting for Prairie Mountain Health. Manager of Operations Denis Saquet updated mayor and council on the restoration work for Park Lake, specifically the riprap placement. Riprap is an expanse of stones, concrete or other hard substances that are installed

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to prevent erosion around bridge and/or building pilings, buildings or on shores. Saquet said that the first phase of the work, which was the largest volume that needed to be delivered, was about 75 per cent done. The tree scrubbing removal, meanwhile, began on Feb. 16. Councillor Gerrard asked Saquet about the clearance of a large section of piled up snow at Brown and Mountain coming onto Main Street. Gerrard has previously brought up concerns regarding the visibility in the area for drivers and pedestrians, as there were blind spots caused by the excess snow. Those portions of snow clearing are looked after by the province, due to their proximity to the highway. Saquet said they would follow up with the province and potentially clear the area themselves for the safety of Neepawa residents.

New 4-plex approved A request to build a new 4-plex apartment complex at 270 Main Street E has been approved. The proposed two storey, four residential unit was recently brought forward by developer John Lee Chen and property owner G.C. Basanta. The building will also have room to construct six parking spaces, enough for the 1.5 parking space requirements of the Town to receive approval. This application was circulated to all nearby property owners and no objections were submitted to the Planning District or the Town. Additional council related articles can be seen on Page A10.

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Karaoke nights, new kids’ programming coming soon to ArtsForward

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Neepawa’s ArtsForward has a full slate of new programming and events in the works at the local facility. From music, to cooking, to crafts, the arts and culture venue is going to be very busy in the coming months. Monthly karaoke nights One new event coming up is a monthly karaoke night, with the first one taking place on Mar. 12. Programming coordinator Yvonne Sisley noted that the idea for karaoke came up at one of ArtsForward’s board meetings and they decided to partner with Neepawa Area Immigrant Settlement Services (NAISS) to make it happen. “I met with Debra and Laarni from Settlement Services with the idea of having karaoke nights. They have been amazing in doing all the behind the scenes work (organizing the food and all the details surrounding the karaoke end of things). We met in hopes of widening our user group and audience at ArtsForward, and having an affordable night of karaoke, great food, friends and family was the best way to start!” Sisley expressed. The planned monthly evenings will not only feature karaoke sing-alongs, but there will also be international cuisine for sale. Each month will have a different country theme, with March being Filipino food and April’s already planned with Spanish food. “We want to showcase all the cultures in our community and build up to a United Nations Day that we will be hosting down at the Flats,” Sisley explained. Admission for the karaoke nights will be in the form of donations of non-perishable food items. All the food collected will be given to the Neepawa Community Ministries Centre (Salvation Army) food bank. Sisley stated, “I feel it’s important to partner with and help out as many user groups as possible. The Salvation Army is low on supplies and I’m sure will continue to be low, due to the rising costs of food, so if we can help out in any way, we will!” Field to Table education A brand new kids’ program is being organized for the spring, as well. The Field to Table Club will be a combination of Kids in the Kitchen and Kids in the Garden programs, helping kids learn how to grow and cook their own food. “Rob Smith & Son Backhoe & Trucking, along with Prairie Mountain Health’s Healthy Together Now Grant, The Town of Neepawa, Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op,

Neepawa Eats Healthy and Men’s Shed are all sponsors of this program,” Sisley shared. She noted that the Neepawa Men’s Shed group are building garden boxes for them and the Town of Neepawa has offered a few options of locations they could put the boxes if ArtsForward doesn’t have space on their property. “The plan is to have the Kitchen and Gardening programs running in conjunction with each other,” Sisley explained. “Neepawa Eats Healthy will be given a list of the veggies and their dieticians will help with the recipes the kids will be cooking. Co-op will be supplying some of the groceries for the kids’ cooking program. The idea is to have the kids cooking recipes with the ingredients they are growing, throughout the growing season. Then at harvest, they will be able to take their veggies home and make a meal for their family.” Field to Table Club will be starting on Mar. 18, with instructors Glenda McPhee and Toni Ferguson.

Lots more to come! Sisley is in the process of organizing many more programs, some returning favourites and some brand new. Creative Kids Club will be returning Mar. 2, while a jazz dance and ballet class will be taking place on Feb. 26 and Mar. 19, respectively. Sisley added that open mic nights will be continuing as well. As Spring Break approaches, Sisley noted that she is working on getting a variety of classes lined up to pique the interest of any kid looking for something to do with their week off. “I’m just in the process of working on a pass that parents can purchase for their children. The idea being their kids can pick two classes with the pass, to join out of the ones offered during [Spring Break] week,” she added. Some of the Spring Break classes she’s arranged so far include nail art for mothers and daughters to learn how

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t is frustrating when people don’t get the facts straight. I am the first to admit that I have made errors, lots of them. Throughout the past few weeks, a number of errors have been committed in both speech and print. Our prime minister, Justin Trudeau, has labelled the unvaccinated as misogynists and racists, making them enemies of the state. Very few truckers are unvaccinated misogynists and racists. With the increased use of the term misogynist, many people have had to look up the meaning. A misogynist is a person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women. The label “enemies of the state” is a pretty long stretch too. Isn’t it ironic that Trudeau would call truckers “misogynists and racists” and accuse them of misusing funds when, not that long ago, he turfed Judy Wilson Raybold from his cabinet? She wouldn’t help him cover up alleged corruption and misuse of funds. In case anyone missed the irony, Wilson is a woman and a member of a racial minority group. In a more mundane sense, it is annoying to hear other words tossed about carelessly. Repeatedly, the Ottawa trucker convoy/protest was covered mostly by the $1.3 billion subsidized CBC. They got a lot of things wrong. And you know all those jerry cans of “gas” people were hauling around as reported endlessly on CBC. For the most part, it wasn’t gas, big rig trucks burn diesel, not gas. Then on the weekend, a breathless reporter was trying to describe the famous Chateau Laurier Hotel in an attempt to explain where the action of the day was going on. He said, “In the background, you can see the spears on the corners of the building.” They are not spears, those high pointy things on the corners of the hotel are “spires”, not spears. Then he said. “You can see the bronze roofs.” Wrong again, the Chateau Laurier roof, and many other neepawa

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Right in the Centre Ken Waddell buildings in Ottawa, are sheeted with copper. Copper roofs attain a green patina with age. It is not bronze. Those latter examples could be called petty mistakes, but if a reporter can’t be trusted with the trivial, how can they trusted with the larger issues? Trudeau is not a Nazi, as some protesters claimed. That’s a label that is thrown around all too loosely and tends to sell short the sufferings of those who actually suffered under the real Nazis. While Trudeau is not a Nazi, it may be fair to call him a communist sympathizer. He has, in his own words, admired the Chinese communist dictatorship. His father, mother and he have all admired Fidel Castro, one of the most avowed communists of the 20th century. Most communist sympathizers realize they can’t make Canada a communist country, but they sure can try to turn it into a socialist state. Trudeau is a globalist and socialist and every step in his agenda is to convert Canada to socialism. That way, elites can keep power. We should all know by now that elites, especially government elites, are much smarter than the rest of us. We know that because they remind us of that every day. They believe we need to eliminate any private health care, discourage incentive, control the resources, the land and the people and set the table for a socialist feast. Capitalism is not without its faults. The level of CEO compensation at companies, banks and crown corpora-

tions is obscene. The people at the head of such organizations slant the table so they can stay in their positions by way of monopoly. It’s almost impossible to start a bank, so guess what, the existing banks have a monopoly. It’s really tough to start any company because of red tape, that long list of often unnecessary rules that claim to protect the consumer, but in fact, only harm the people in the long run. After all the trucks go home and the protests fade away or shift to anther issue, one thing remains. This protest, in spite of all the words, be they misused or not, is about freedom and rights. The central issue in question in this recent situation is mandatory vaccination. While the evidence seems to show that rates of sickness, hospitalization and deaths due to C-19 are reduced with vaccinations, the vaccine is not completely effective. Given those severe possibilities, it is not right to insist on compulsory vaccinations. If a government, a company or an individual insists on people under their control be vaccinated, it is also on the heads of those insisting when bad things happen. That in itself should be enough to make us all realize that no matter how enticing “mandatory” seems to be, it is a dangerous path to travel to try and enforce. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this column are the writer’s personal views and are not to be taken as being the view of the Banner & Press staff.

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he thoughts flitting through my head as I go walking have changed over the last, even five, years. When I moved into town my constant companions were two little white dogs. I watched that their leashes did not get tangled, smiled indulgently as Miss Daisy bit into Hoover’s leash and led him where she willed, and picked up droppings. Last year, the walk was simply Miss Daisy and I, and I watched her bark furiously at fire hydrants and stop signs that were exactly where they had always been. Our walkings grew less frequent. Her joints ached, and then this frigid weather was a determent. And one day I realised that I have always been a walker, with or without companions. And so I began to walk again. Now, there is no choice, after 12 years of being loved as much as she could ever have been loved, I released Miss Daisy to join her brother. This morning as I walked, briskly, my thoughts wandered all over the place. My boots squeaked on the packed snow. Off in the distance, I did hear sparrows exchanging their day’s news, and then I saw a raven bravely flying– I swore its wings were tucked as close to its body as possible and still remain airborne!– and reflected on my life with dogs, and, no surprise, the amount of snow. I remember the winter of ‘55-56. My father drove the school route, the horse drawn van criss-crossing the fields, the shortest distance between any student pickups. Even at the age of 10, I was entrusted with farm chores, a task I embraced, for the warmth of the barns is a cherished memory, as is the distinct characteristics of every creature. That was not a year that I lifted that bale or toted that pail of water, it was more suited to my young and very skinny frame! Breaking apart the square bales, some mucking of stalls, and egg cleaning. The snow that year came early and stayed late. We are not near that record amount, but, small comfort here, we have all of March to go! The evenings were quiet, all grateful for the comfort of a weatherproof home. I will remember this year’s snow, as well. Banks flanking the driveway to the point where it is a challenge to heave the snow high enough for it not to cascade back down! Heartfelt thanks to the town crew for clearing the end of the driveway, offers me hope for the days to come. And my dogs. Last time I washed their feed dishes. Last time I laundered their towels, blankets and bed covers. Last time I scrubbed the marks off the front door. Last time I cleaned the wall under the living room window. Last time I set the curtains to soak, trying to remove their doggie drool marks. Last time I listen for their claws coming down the hall. Last time I get to cuddle and snuggle a warm wriggly doggie. My thoughts, even on the coldest of days, are warm companions. I review the past, yes, and I look to the future. Thankful for both.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2022

A ‘not-so-fond’ farewell Faithfully A Yours s I write these words (Feb. 11), the Manitoba government has just announced that its plan to further ease COVID-19 restrictions is being accelerated. By the time you read these words, we will be a few days away from the lifting of most of the public health orders we have lived with for the past two years. Most of us will be glad to wish them a not-so-fond “farewell, adios, sayonara, ciao or good riddance.” (Pick one, or use one of your own.) These steps have been taken carefully and with detailed analysis of the best scientific data currently available to us. Provincial news releases from mid-January on suggested that the Omicron wave in this province had peaked. Additional data collected up to the date of writing confirmed that trend, prompting the Feb. 11 announcement. We are not alone in taking these steps. Alberta and Saskatchewan have announced similar measures. Ontario is expected to

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do the same in a few days. The reasons given by each provincial leader are the same. The restrictions first imposed two years ago and revised from time to time since then have fulfilled their intended purpose. As Premier Stefanson said in her Feb. 11 statement: “Manitobans have made personal, professional and financial sacrifices over the past two years and have done their part by getting vaccinated and following the fundamentals. It is because of Manitobans’ collective efforts, dedication, compassion and willingness to protect one another that we are able to move forward once again to lift restrictions and allow Manitobans to get their lives back.” That is a statement with which I fully agree. So what happens now?

COV I D -19 won’t d isappear the day restrictions are lifted. It will still be diagnosed and will still be treated, but the protocols followed will be similar to those we followed during SARS, H1N1 and other nasty flu bugs that we have encountered over the past few years. So we will still need to be careful, stay safe and stay well. Personally, one lesson learned over the last two years will remain with me until I die. Thanks to COVID-19, I’ve gained a deeper appreciation for life than I already had. These bodies in which we live are incredible organisms. They are the most complex of all God’s creation. But despite their complexity, they are highly vulnerable to climate changes and disease. We need

even my pets and the plants. We have a family of deer coming past the house and last night, they must have had a party, because of all the prints in the snow behind my

window. It brings sunshine in my heart and happiness in my soul. Just think of all the blessings, to name them one by one. Even when we get disappointments in our life, or even death, we know that God will give us strength to endure and we can go on in His strength. His strength is everlasting

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clear sk y and beautiful sunshine and only -20°C. My home is the last house on the block and has many windows. We love the sunshine,

several layers of heavy clothing to help us endure the cold weather. We need portable lights to help us see in the dark. If we want to run fast, soar above the clouds or crash through walls, we need a machine to help us. We don’t have the speed of a cheetah, the wings of an eagle or the bulk of an African elephant, so we can’t do those things on our own. And we all know how easily we can catch a cold, come down with the flu, or be stricken with cancer, kidney failure or dementia. So while I am happy to see the COVID-19 restrictions lifted, my life will not return to the “old normal.” I will still be following the basic guidelines– staying home when I am sick, getting flu shots and COVID-19 boosters, and practicing good self-care. But I will remember that, as King David once wrote, “my times are in God’s hands.” He knew when I would be born. He knows when I will die. I plan to live one day at a time from now until God tells me that my work on earth is done.

and we know that when we surrender to God, He will be with us till the end. Jesus told His disciples in Matthew 28:18 and 20 that, “All authority in Heaven and on earth has been given to Me. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” A precious promise.

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Far-right ideology removed O’Toole

Erin O’Toole, the former leader of the official opposition, recognized that the outcome of Canadian elections are determined by the movement of five to seven per cent of the electorate occupying the centre of the political spectrum. He reasoned the extreme right wing Conservative voter had no other place to go. He correctly forecast that the unpopularity of Trudeau Liberals would result in a loss of some Liberal support to the NDP. The presentation of a more moderate image all but guaranteed that Erin O’Toole would become the next Prime Minister of Canada. Tragically, the antivaccination and religious right merged with Western Separatists, White Supremacists, anti-Semitics and every other imaginable right wing fringe group in supporting the simple populist message presented by the Leader of the People’s Party of Canada. The resulting loss of Conservative base support allowed the Trudeau Liberals to retain power as a minority government. The anti-vaccination coalition reportedly raised $10 million in public donations to assist a convoy of trucks and demonstrators in occupying Parliament Hill and similar demonstrations in both Manitoba and Alberta. These demonstrations have gained international attention, including an expression of support from former US president Donald Trump. The f lag of the Confederacy and the Swastika, internationally recognized symbols of slavery, white supremacy and anti-Semitism have made brief appearances during the Parliament Hill demonstration. The members of this coalition are demonstrating against the Trudeau government, a government that they are collectively responsible for re-electing. We are now witness to a textbook example of the emergence of a domestic ideology, with striking similarity to that of Donald Trump supporters. Continued on Page A18

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Thumbs up to my frontline and administrative staff for their dedication, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and especially during this ongoing pandemic. You all make a difference in people’s lives with your commitment in supporting the individuals of Touchwood Park. Arleigh Wilson Neepawa, MB Thumbs up to Orville Moore and Neville Skanderbeg for their superb pool playing in the Gladstone Legion Pool League. Kerry MacLennan Thumbs up to the Kin Club for hosting a lovely afternoon for Kinsmen Kourts 1 and 2. Well done and greatly appreciated. Barb McLachlan

Thumbs up to Dale Hiebert (HyLife) and Billy Wright (Carberry) for helping my daughter out after she rolled her car . It’s nice to know there’s still good Samaritans out there, your help was greatly appreciated. Monika Tardiff

Would like to throw a big thumbs down to the Town of Neepawa on their street clearing. If you don’t have the equipment to scrape the ice/snow off, hire someone. All the streets are like offroading in the hills. Especially the street by the school and hospital– I am sure the ambulance drivers enjoy it. I would be totally ashamed to be the mayor and have my streets looking like this and I bet the taxpayers are enjoying them as well. Not only are they rough, but unsafe to drive on or walk on. Terry Bradley

Thumbs down for the snow plow clearing on PR 352 from #16 to Edrans. NOT regularly maintained. Also thumbs down For snow plowing not being maintained on the road from Wellwood to Edrans. Thank you Shane Dyck for helping us get unstuck. Randy Vogt Edrans, MB Thumbs up for the snow plowing from Sidney to Edrans, done regularly. Randy Vogt Edrans, MB Would you like to send a thumbs up or thumbs down to an individual or group in the community? Please send it our way. Submissions must must be under 100 words. Please remember to state your name and home communtiy. By email: news@neepawabanner.com • By fax: 204-476-5073 In person: 423 Mountain Ave. Neepawa

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Potato casserole

The humble potato is one of the best packages of nutrition in the world. Potatoes are a nutritional powerhouse, packed with essential nutrients, including potassium, vitamin C, B vitamins, folate, iron, carbohydrates and fibre. One medium-sized potato contains 110 calories, as compared to a one cup serving of rice with 225 calories and one cup of pasta with 115 calories. One potato has more Vitamin C than an orange, more potassium than a banana and more fibre than an apple. The Incas in Peru were the first to cultivate potatoes around 8,000 BC to 5,000 BC in the High Andes Mountains. The potato made its way to Europe with the Spanish conquistador ships sometime around the late 16th century. It took nearly 200 years for the potato to become a widely grown crop. Potatoes were the first food that Europeans grew from tubers, rather than seeds, and they were viewed with suspicion. They believed since its origins were from a heathen society and they were not mentioned in the Bible, they were “a manifestation of evil”. In Italy and France, the potato was accused of causing many diseases, such as leprosy, syphilis, narcosis and many other ailments. Sir Walter Raleigh introduced potatoes to Ireland in the 1580s, and over the next 100 years, they were grown in small gardens. Farmers found that potatoes could grow double the food in the same land and potatoes grew well in their poor soils. If they planted some of their land with potatoes, they would have enough to eat, and still have land to grow oats and other grain crops. As a staple diet, highly nutritious potatoes helped alleviate the effects of such diseases as scurvy, tuberculosis and dysentery. Ireland became so reliant on the potato that when the crop failed in 1845, there was a famine and many people starved to death. Antoine-Augustin Parmentier, a French pharmacist and agronomist was the man who made potatoes popular in France. He was captured during the Seven Years’ War and found himself imprisoned in Prussia. During his prison stint, he ate a diet largely of potatoes, a diet that kept him in good health. Upon being freed, he returned to France and made the push to eat this nutritious vegetable. Using reverse psychology, he posted guards around his potato fields to prevent people from stealing them. Parmentier instructed the guards to accept bribes and allow people to “steal” the crop. These fields were left unguarded at night so people would sneak in to steal potatoes as well. His plan worked well and soon, the potato was a staple of France. The potato is the world’s third most important crop for human consumption after rice and wheat and the first among non-grains. One hectare of potato can yield two to four times the food quantity of grain crops and is more efficient in water consumption than cereal crops. It has provided food security for millions of people in the developing countries. In Canada, we eat approximately 76 kg of potatoes per person every year, which translates to a medium potato every day. This casserole is perfect for any meal. Potato casserole 9 medium potatoes, about 3 lbs. 1/2 cup cream or milk 1/4 cup room temperature butter 3 eggs, well beaten 1 1/2 tsp. Mrs. Dash or Greek or Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp. garlic salt 1/2 tsp. onion salt

1/2 tsp. pepper 2 cups grated cheddar cheese 2 cups diced ham Topping: 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese 2 Tbsp. bread crumbs 1/2 tsp. lemon pepper 1 Tbsp. melted butter

Cook potatoes until tender. Drain and place in a large bowl. Mash the potatoes with the cream, butter, eggs and seasonings. Spoon one half the potatoes into a lightly greased casserole dish. Layer the top of these potatoes with the cheese and ham. Top with the remaining potatoes. Mix the topping ingredients and sprinkle over the potatoes. Cover and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes more or until topping is golden and thermometer reads 160°F.

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During the week of Feb. 14 to Feb. 20, Spruce Plains RCMP dealt with 43 police activities. Feb. 14: RCMP responded to a disturbance at a business in Plumas. Police spoke to all involved parties, and the complainant declined to proceed with charges. Police received a report of dangerous driving in Gladstone. The driver was located who denied any wrongdoing, and the complainant declined further police action. Feb. 15: RCMP were dispatched to a residential alarm in Minnedosa. While police were en route, they were informed by the key holder that it was a false alarm. Police responded to truck theft in Rapid City; the matter is still under investigation. Police responded to a single vehicle rollover in the RM of North Cypress-Langford. The lone occupant was transported to the hospital and the vehicle was towed. Feb. 16: RCMP responded to a report of a domestic assault in Gladstone. After investigation, one person was arrested, charged and taken into custody. Police were dispatched to an abandoned 911 call in Neepawa. The call could not be traced to a specific location, but police made patrols in the vicinity and found no signs of a disturbance. Feb. 17: RCMP responded to multiple different reports of injured deer due to vehicle collisions in Minnedosa and the RM of North Cypress-Langford. Police conducted various proactive traffic enforcement and engaged with several motorists. Feb. 18: RCMP responded to a report of assault in Neepawa. On investigation, it was revealed that it was a verbal assault, and the complainant was actually the aggressor. No charges were laid and the matter was

concluded. Multiple highways were closed due to extreme weather conditions, which made for unsafe roads. They were eventually re-opened once conditions improved. Feb. 19: RCMP were dispatched to a report of an intoxicated male trying to gain access to an apartment building in Neepawa. Police attended and located the male, who was transported to his residence in the care of a family member. Police received a report that a stolen vehicle had been located in a snowdrift at a residence in the RM of North Cypress-Langford. Police confirmed that the vehicle was stolen, and located the suspect hiding in a garage on the property who was arrested, charged and taken into custody. Feb. 20: RCM P responded to an abandoned 911 call in Gladst one. Pol ic e at t end e d a nd discovered it was dialled accidentally by a child in the residence. RCMP conducted 8 traffic enforcement actions during this reporting period. Public service announcement If you have any information about these crimes or any other crimes, please contact your local RCMP Office or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Due to the on-going COVID-19 Pandemic, the Neepawa and Minnedosa RCMP detachments advise they will be limiting front counter services at the detachments until further notice. We request that you contact each detachment at 204-476-7340 (Neepawa) or 204-867-2916 (Minnedosa) to inquire about criminal record checks or to file a report. Leave a message if needed and it will be checked the following business day. Do not leave a message if you require immediate police assistance. You must dial 204-476-7338 (Neepawa), 204-867-2751 (Minnedosa) or 911 to have a police officer respond to you promptly.

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New initiative helps Plumas organizations

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

A brand new fundraising initiative has been founded in Plumas. In operation for just over a month, Plumas Prairie Initiatives Inc. (PPII) was created to raise funds for local projects in the community. Jack Sellers, secretary for PPII and a Plumas LUD member, noted the local skating rink and curling rinks as examples. Those organizations, he reports, have been hurt due to closure and restricted numbers connected to COVID-19 health and safety regulations. “PPII was started to help raise the money needed to keep many of these clubs going,” said Sellers. “Plumas has a great group of people and we are fortunate to have the Plumas Lions, Plumas Legion branch 189, Plumas Game and Fish, along with Big Grass and Southern Health. PPII works closely with all of these groups to accomplish the same goal.” In addition to these collaborators and Sellers himself, the PPII is formed by members Nicole Sellers, president; and Tyler Turner, treasurer and their newest member. Turner is a shop manager at GWB and has been noted to have a great interest in helping the community. Jack Sellers said he joined the Plumas Legion and is looking for ways to make a difference. “I was told Tyler noticed a person with a young child at the gas station was struggling to find enough money to fill their tank to get home– and wouldn’t have enough to get to work the next day,” Sellers recalled. “Tyler told the gas

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attendant to fill it up and put it on his bill without saying anything to the other driver. That’s the type of person who makes our community great. Doing something nice to help someone and not expecting anything in return.”

get a personal ticket, they can do so by contacting Nicole Sellers via nicole_sellers@ hotmail.com; Rosie Banyard by phone at 204-476-0692; Tyler Turner via 431-7590327; or Jack Sellers himself at 204-841-3898.

Draws for a cause With the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals, groups and organizations haven’t been able to carry out many of the traditional fundraising methods. Soup and sandwich fundraisers, barbeques, garage sales and softball tournaments had been shut down. That’s why the PPII has taken an alternative route. Fiftyfifty draws. To date, PPII has raised $500 each with 50/50 draws for the Plumas Pirates to get bleachers and the Plumas Elementary School for a play structure. As well, $600 from building raised garden beds from cattle fencing. Their current effort is to raise $2,000 for the Plumas Curling Rink. “We’ve sold over 125 tickets at $20 a piece. Pyramid Collision, Plumas Legion and Plumas Game and Fish have bought five tickets each,” said Sellers. “If they win, they will donate their winnings to the Plumas Curling Rink, too.” If any other businesses would like to participate, or any individuals would like to

Future plans Being such a fresh operation, Sellers told the Banner & Press that the group is still working on getting properly set up. At the moment, they only use their cell phones to e-transfer, operate their social media, do write-ups and send in for grants via email and run their 50/50 draws. “We would find our work easier with a computer and printer. We’re hoping to raise money for these two items in the future,” said Sellers. However, if anyone is in possession of either of those items and would be willing to donate them, they would be gratefully accepted. The group is also hoping to welcome more people to its committee as the non-profit becomes more established in the community. He added, “PPII is also looking to help Nicole with her animal rescue– she puts many hours into helping animals. She picked up a dog on Feb. 13, whose eye was badly

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injured. She drove the dog into Winnipeg that evening and didn’t get home until 4:00 a.m., needing to be at work at 8:00 a.m. that morning as WestLake-Gladstone’s recreation and leisure administrator, too.” Sellers assured that the dog had an operation and is now doing well. Anyone who would like to donate towards Nicole’s efforts, he said, are encouraged to get in touch with her. “Any donation would be greatly appreciated, to help this service continue,” Sellers expressed. In his closing thoughts, he also encouraged everyone to keep their eyes open, stating, “PPII has many other projects on the go that should take shape this summer.” The only clues provided at this time were items needed for use in the Lions Park at that time. The items were: sand pails and plastic shovels; good, used hockey sticks for street hockey; kites and sidewalk chalk. If anyone would like to donate these items, they are asked to contact PPII.

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1972: Fraser rink secures Grand Aggregate trophies By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

110 years ago, Friday, February 23, 1912 Wm. Wat son’s pool room and barber shop was burned down at 4 o’clock We d ne s d ay mor n i n g. Defective stove-pipes are blamed for the f ire. A dance was going on in his residence during the night and the pool room was occupied until a late hour. It is understood there was ample insurance. D. Matthewson, who was employed in Forester’s hardware store for some months, went to Lenore on Monday to accept another position. 100 years ago, Friday, February 24, 1922 Organization of a Nat ion a l O r ient a l Exclusion LEague is sought by British Columbia retail mercha nt s to combat oriental competition in trade and industry in that province. Ste. Rose: The second petition is being circulated in and about town by the local board of the Moderation League and widely signed. Anything of a puritan and hypocritical nature, such as prohibition and other purely sumptuary measures, sounds strange and ridiculous to gallic minds, the more so when they see, as in this case, t hat what is extol led publicly is very sparingly observed privately. How many, even amongst the most ardent supporters of prohibition, do not partake of liquor when they get a chance? Sumptuary laws have always been and will always be the curse of a country, in that they only affect a certain class of the population in which by its pretense at dictation the more fortunate class thereby unfallably creates dissatisfaction. 90 years ago, Friday, February 26, 1932 John Angus, pioneer of Silver Creek municipality,

on whose farm the town of Angusville now stands, died at his home on Sunday at the age of 73 years.

80 years ago, Tuesday, February 24, 1942 The only woman in England who owns and personally runs an aircraft factory is Mrs. Aubrey Burke, only daughter of the late Sir Henry Norman and granddaughter of the f irst Lord Aberconway. Aged 32, and the mother of children, Mrs. Burke has been interested in everything connected with airplanes since she was a schoolgirl. For every Norwegian fleeing to Allied nations, police in German-occupied Norway will arrest 10 persons and hold them as hostages. 70 years ago, Thursday, February 21, 1952 The committee in charge of building and furnishing the Osborne Home, a home for senior citizens, met with representatives appointed by the executive of the Manitoba Conference of the United Church of Canada, in the Neepawa United Church on T hur sday afternoon to discuss the opening of the building… While guests will be admitted on and after Mar. 1, the official opening will be delayed until warmer weather. Plans are now underway for that event. 60 years ago, Friday, February 23, 1962 A Neepawa rink will participate in the world’s largest Lions Club bonspiel at Portage la Prairie this Saturday and Sunday. The local Lions foursome is Percy Murray, Roy Guinn, Ed Salway and Fred Johnson. 50 years ago, Thursday, February 24, 1972 Bill Fraser, of Franklin, skipped his rink to Grand Aggregate honors for a second time at a Neepawa men’s bonspiel on the

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Ken Bartley (far left), Beaver Lumber Company manager at Neepawa, presents the company’s Grand Aggregate trophies to the winners in the 1972 bonspiel. From left to right are skip Bill Fraser, John Cversko, Ron Petch and Don Taylor, Franklin.

weekend. When the Fraser foursome won the NeepawaGladstone Co-op trophy in one of the bonspiel’s major competitions they owned a record of ten wins and only one loss in the bonspiel to also take home the Beaver Lumber Company’s Grand Aggregate. 40 years ago, Thursday, February 25, 1982 A g roup home for To u c h w o o d Park Association was approved Feb. 16 by Neepawa Town Council. The two-storey house at 313 First Avenue should be ready for occupancy by late April or May, said association president Muriel Cottingham. Council passed unanimously a resolution approving the “residential care facility” as a conditional use. Salvation Army members and friends are invited to mark the group’s 95th year in Neepawa next Saturday and Sunday, Mar. 6 and 7. 30 years ago, Tuesday, February 25, 1992 Jim Baryla was kept hopping last week clearing out his lot on First Avenue, and his neighbors’ as well, after a storm dumped about four inches of snowfall on Neepawa. Earlier last week, some members of the Margaret LaurenceHomeCommittee in Neepawa were fit to be

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tied. The reason? Well, it appears a Winnipeg-based film production company is making a made-for-TV adaptation of Laurence’s novel The Diviners. Now, you might think that’s something the Home Committee– which is intent

on preserving Laurence’s memory– would be quite proud of. Well, they are and they aren’t. What the Home Committee doesn’t like is that although filming of part of the movie will be done in rural Manitoba, Neepawa won’t be used as

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WMCI curlers heading to provincial championship

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Zone 7 play downs were held in Rivers Feb. 11 and 12 for high school curlers. Gladstone’s William Morton Collegiate (WMCI) girls and boys are both Zone 7 Champions and will be competing at the MHSAA Curling Provincials to be held in Hamiota, Mar. 3 to 5, 2022. Coaches Sylvia Hayward and Rob Melnyk put in many hours of top level coaching with WMCI’s curlers. Above left: Kneeling are skip Jayden Armstrong, third Laci Buydens, second Skylar Winters, leads Lauren Armstrong and Jorja Buhr. Lying front is coach Sylvia Hayward. Above right: Kneeling are lead Blake Rosling, fifth Connor Braun, second Rylan Single, third Riley McBride. Lying in front is coach Rob Melnyk. Missing from picture is skip Nathan Braun.

ArtsForward programming made possible by continued community support Continued from Page A3 In addition to the possibility of the spring break martial arts class, Sisley said that local instructor Derek Pearson will also be running regular martial arts classes for both adults and kids starting in April. As well, ArtsForward is working on getting a monthly trivia night sorted out, with hopes to start in late March. Sisley added that admission for the trivia night would be non-perishable food donations, like the karaoke nights. If anyone is interested in getting more information or signing up for upcoming classes, details can be found at ArtsForward’s website, artsforward.weebly.com or Sisley can be contacted at artsforward@ mymts.net. Sponsors and donors make it happen Sisley expressed that the programming ArtsForward offers wouldn’t be able to happen if it weren’t for the support of donors and sponsors and grants. “Community support is vital to the success of a non-profit like ArtsForward. A number

of local businesses who believe in the importance of the Arts have stepped up and sponsored classes, programs, or activities through donations or gifts in kind. A list of sponsors is displayed in the main gallery.” Not only can businesses contribute to ArtsForward, but they also have a Patrons Program for individuals and families to make donations. “An individual can become a Patron for a year by donating $100. A family Patron Membership is $200. As donations come in, a list of 2022 Patrons is updated and displayed in the lobby. Donations of any amount are welcome any time of the year,” Sisley shared. She noted that much of the money from donors, patrons and sponsors go directly to help subsidize the programming, especially the children’s programs. “Fortunately, ArtsForward is able to keep fees for programming reasonably low. Funding for ArtsForward comes from federal, provincial and municipal grants, sponsorships, donations and user fees,” she explained. “It is vitally important to encourage children to explore art, not to produce career artists, but to raise children who are confident and comfortable with their creativity in whatever form it takes.”

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Neepawa gets funding MAW leads partnership for future disasters on AAFC’s On-Farm Climate Action Fund

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The 2020 flooding on Canada Day took a toll on the Town of Neepawa and many other area communities. The province recently announced funding to help in the case of future disasters like this one.

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press The Town of Neepawa is receiving some support from the province to help combat natural disasters. Chief administrative officer Colleen Synchyshyn informed Council that the Town would be getting $37,482 through the Mitigation and Preparedness Program (MPP). More than $186,700 in total will be split amongst 12 municipal projects to prepare for future natural disasters across Manitoba. The money provided to Neepawa will go towards the relocation of park sheds and

the Mill Street lift station to alleviate risk of flooding. The specific details on the MPP were unveiled by Municipal Relations Minister and Agassiz MLA Eileen Clarke on Thursday, Feb. 17. Other local municipalities receiving support include: • Rural Municipality of North Cypress-Langford – $22,324.71 for investment in a reserve fund; • Town of Minnedosa – $19,916.49 for drainage ditch repair and installation of erosion control netting to strengthen and stabilize the ditch slopes, and increase capacity for future flood events;

• Rural Municipality of Rosedale – $13,597.54 to reconstruct a drain, build up the road and install culverts to improve drainage conditions and improve flood protection to Spring Hill Colony; • Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah – $9,669.54 to construct water retention structure(s) to slow the flows of spring run-off or rain events; and • Rural Municipality of Clanwilliam-Erickson – $7,075.28 to twin and enlarge sewer pipes to eliminate a bottleneck, preventing water from draining following heavy rain and causing sewer backups into houses.

Neepawa’s ‘wish list’ to Water Services Board finalized By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press The Town of Neepawa has put together its water and sewer wish list for the near future. On Tuesday, Feb.15, council and administration discussed and finalized its formal request to the Manitoba Water Services Board (MWSB). Each year, the Board asks all municipalities to identify their water and sewer project priorities. These priorities are reviewed by the MWSB and potentially receive assistance in financing the upgrades. The Town has

decided that its local priorities for this year are the following: • Water Tower repairs and maintenance; • The addition of a third raw water well site location; • A meter pit at HyLife Food; • Highway 16 water main extension; • The Mill Street lift station relocation. Manitoba Water Services Board has supported several Neepawa based projects over the years, including $1.3 million invested back in 2020 to cover the costs of a water and sewer system expansion.

Manitoba Association of Watersheds (MAW) is pleased to announce that the organization is a successful recipient of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) On-Farm Climate Action Fund Project. The MAW-led project, which was supported by 38 organizations throughout the region, will receive up to $40 million over the two-year project to be delivered throughout Manitoba and Saskatchewan around three key farming practices that benefit climate resiliency in agriculture: rotational grazing, nitrogen management and cover crops. “The fight against climate change is not only about reducing Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions, but also helping farmers to innovate and adopt more sustainable farming practices,” said the Honourable MarieClaude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. “We will continue to do what is necessary to protect our environment and provide farmers with the support needed to make their operations more sustainable for future generations. The On-Farm Climate Action Fund builds on the work already underway by our government to lower greenhouse gas emissions and help improve long-term climate resiliency in the agriculture sector.” “We are ecstatic to receive this news,” said Lynda Nicol, MAW executive director. “The project partners we are aligned with all have long history of producer-focused project delivery and producer outreach, which are key components of the project proposal’s success.” Nicol said the AAFC project will be overseen by a steering committee led by MAW, and including Saskatchewan As-

sociation of Watersheds (SAW), Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association (MFGA), Saskatchewan Forage Council (SFC), Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation (MHHC), and Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP), in addition to representatives from watershed districts in both Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The project partners will be fully engaged in planning, outreach, mentorship and producer engagement. “We are taking a grassroots, regional approach to addressing issues related to climate change in agriculture,” said Garry Wasylowski, MAW board chair. “Supporting farmers to implement BMPs related to nitrogen management, rotational grazing and cover cropping will have a positive impact on Canadian agriculture. We are proud to have the opportunity to deliver this programming in Manitoba and Saskatchewan thanks to AAFC.” Nicol pointed out the front-end work of the MFGA in the organizing of the regional group’s discussions around the proposal opportunity and says the framework and respective group networks, including conservation interests and agriculture groups, are in place to allow the group to move forward quickly under MAW’s leadership. “This is a project for producers and has been since our very first steps together as a group,” said Nicol. “We are intent on producers seeing the great impacts they can make on their farmlands via this project and are confident in the strength of our delivery partners to move this project forward to communicate, mentor and engage producers efficiently while delivering the on farm climate actions identified by AAFC that are so paramount to this project. We expect more program details will be released in March.”

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a phenomenal location, due to its versatility. “The Yellowhead Centre is a great venue for a large event like this. The hall will be used in conjunction with the event and will be used to host beer gardens and have entertainment throughout the week. It was last hosted in Neepawa in 2013 and it was a great fit then, and I expect it will be the same this time,” Newton said. Anyone interested in assisting at the event can email VolunteerNeepawa2023@ gmail.com to learn more.

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The countdown can officially begin for Neepawa to host the Viterra Curling Championship. The 2023 edition of Manitoba’s premier men’s curling event will be held at the Yellowhead Centre. It will run from Feb. 7 to 12 and feature a 32 team bonspiel that will crown the Provincial Men’s Champion. The 2022 Championship recently concluded in Selkirk, with the Mike McEwen rink winning the tournament and earning the right to represent Manitoba at the Tim Hortons Brier. Neepawa does have some history with an event of this scale, as it was a previous host to the Championship back in 2013. That year saw massive crowds converge on the Yellowhead to witness all the draws live and in person. As for the action on the ice, Jeff Stoughton and his Charleswood rink defeated Sean Grassie of Deer Lodge 7-4 in 10 ends to claim the title. Prep work and planning underway A event of this size requires a lot of work behind the scenes to ensure its success. Fortunately, Neepawa has a dedicated

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core of curling enthusiasts who are ready to go. On Monday, Feb. 21, a planning committee meeting was held to go over some of the preliminary planning. Scott Newton is one of those involved, and recently spoke with the Banner & Press about the work that is already underway. Newton indicated that they have started getting the core executive in place, which will require approxi-

mately 20 committee heads to run all the different facets of this event. As for volunteers, Newton stated that when it’s all said and done, they would expect to need roughly 250 volunteers to put this on successfully. Though that may sound like some daunting numbers to reach, Newton said they’re very confident that the community will step up and help make this work. “I think we are all pretty

excited, we have a lot of work ahead of us but I think there is a lot of optimism looking forward towards the bonspiel. Once the week is finally here, it’s always a fun community event,” said Newton. “We are still in the very early planning stages. Brainstorming new ideas that we want to implement, and putting plans in place with Curl Manitoba. We

will be out with sponsorship opportunities in the coming weeks. The heavy lifting will be done starting next September, but we need to get the foundation in place prior to that.” A showcase for Neepawa As for the venue, Newton is confident that the Yellowhead Centre will be

Early flood forecast predicts moderate spring flooding By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press The province’s first f lood forecast of the year is warning of some potential risks across most of southern Manitoba. The Hydrologic Forecast Centre released the data on Friday, Feb. 18, and said that there could be moderate to major f looding in most basins, dependent on weather conditions from now until the spring melt. Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Doyle Piwniuk stated that due to the above to well above normal winter precipitation this month, the Red River and its tributaries are at a high risk. As for the Assiniboine and Souris Rivers and along the Whiteshell Lakes areas, Piwniuk advised there is high to moder-

ate risk of f looding. He attributes that to the well above normal precipitation that struck this winter. Estimates for the Whitemud River were not a part of this initial report. Winter precipitation has been well above normal in most of Manitoba, with the exception of the southwestern portion of the province, which has received near normal precipitation. All of these outlooks are heavily dependant on the magnitude and speed of the spring melt. A gradual thaw would be fine, but a late thaw, combined with spring rainstorms, could result in a rapid snow melt. That would increase the potential of overland f looding and f lows on tributary streams and larger rivers. The next f lood forecast for the province will be released in mid-March.

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phin Kings on Monday, Feb. 21 in a matinée game at the Yellowhead Centre. It was Neepawa’s chance to measure themselves against the top team in the MJHL’s Western Division. While the Titans played a solid 60 minutes, Dauphin has been just simply too much to handle as the Kings collected a 4-0 win. The offensive output from the Kings started early, as Logan Calder scored just over f ive minutes into the f irst period. Kaden Bryant followed up just a few minutes later to give Dauphin a 2-0 lead after 20. During the second period, Brayden Dube and Parker Malchuk to secure a 4-0 lead after 40. That would end up being more than enough for the Kings, as goaltender Carson Cherepak recorded his sixth shutout and 23rd win of the season, stopping all 24 shots he faced. As for the Titans, by winning two of their three games over the long weekend, they kept themselves in post-season contention. Neepawa’s record stands at 18-19-3-5, good enough for 44 points, three back of Swan Valley for the final playoff spot. The Titans do have two games in hand on Swan Valley, insuring they still have some control over their own fate. Coming up next for Neepawa will be a road trip up north to OCN to face the Blizzard. Those games are scheduled for Feb. 25 and 26 at the Gordon Lathlin Memorial Centre. The next home game at the Yellowhead Centre will be on Friday, Mar. 4, versus the Dauphin Kings.

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Friday, Feb. 18

Attendance: 303 - Yellowhead Centre

Saturday, Feb. 19 Neepawa 5-2 OCN

First Period 00:54 OCN D. Sardelli (25) ASST: I. Kinnvanthong (11) 12:29 NPA M. Thiessen (11) PP ASST: D. Wilton (31), C. Brust (25) 13:19 NPA C. Gudnason (7) ASST: B. Michalchuk (14), C. Smith (11) 16:50 NPA A. Clyne (7) PP ASST: W. Highet (16), R. Gudnason (19) Second Period No scoring Third Period 11:25 NPA J. Romanyk (8) ASST: W. Highet (17), K. Thiessen (9) 17:12 NPA D. Wilton (13) EN ASST: J. Lapointed (16), M. Thiessen (20) 19:52 OCN L. Thiessen (4) ASST: K. Sutherland (8) Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP OCN 1 0 1 2 0/2 NPA 3 0 2 5 2/4 Goaltenders OCN - N. Pineo 7/10 saves OCN - S. Bacovsky 19/20 saves NPA G. Renwick - 28/30 saves Attendance: 260 - Yellowhead Centre

Monday, Feb. 21

Dauphin 4-0 Neepawa

First Period 05:24 DAU L. Calder (21) ASST: C. Coleman (6), C. Jaquet (35) 18:16 DAU K. Bryant (28) ASST: Unassited Second Period 02:40 DAU B. Dube (19) ASST: T. Pauze 93), A. Brook (5) 13:59 DAU P. Malchuk (7) ASST: B. Dube (18) Third Period No scoring Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP DAU 2 2 0 4 0/2 NPA 0 0 0 0 0/4 Goaltenders DAU C. Cherepak - 24/24 saves NPA É. Demers - 24/28 saves Attendance: 314 - Yellowhead Centre

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Club 55 Bowling League results: Feb. 17/22: Men’s High Single & Triple: Len Pritchard 238 & 587. Ladies’ High Single & Triple: Carole LeBoutillier 267 & 547. Other Scores to Note: Frank Porada 191, 171, 154; Janice Absteiter 169; Darrell Gabler 195, 206; Melvin Oswald 191, 195; Len Pritchard 157, 192; Vivian Oswald 153.

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First Period 04:54 NPA J. Lapointe (21) ASST: C. Trimble (10), C. Smith (10) 07:09 OCN D. Flynn (3) ASST: R. Zimmerman (13), K. Sutherland (7) 16:14 NPA W. Highet (13) ASST: A. Clyne (14), J. Romanyk (12) 18:05 NPA C. Trimble (14) ASST: J. Lapointe (15), A. Clyne (15) Second Period 00:16 OCN M. Hlady (11) PP ASST: B. Sinclair (16), B. McDonald (19) 05:11 NPA C. Brust (11) PP ASST: C. Trimble (11), M. Thiessen (19) Third Period 07:18 NPA W. Highet (14) ASST: J. Romanyk (13), K. Thiessen (7) 10:33 NPA J. Romanyk (7) ASST: W. Highet (15), K. Thiessen (8) 12:20 OCN K. Holland (1) ASST: D. Sardelli (19), A. Lorenz (9) 13:39 NPA K. Thiessen (5) ASST: R. Gudnason (18), B. Michalchuk (13) 18:23 OCN M. Hlady (12) PP ASST: D. Sardelli (20), B. McDonald (20) Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP OCN 1 1 2 4 2/4 NPA 3 1 3 7 1/5 Goaltenders OCN S. Bacovsky - 19/22 saves OCN N. Pineo - 13/17 saves NPA G. Renwick - 16/20 saves

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Wawanesa jettisons Neepawa from the THHL playoffs

By Eoin Devereux

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It’s games like these that are why I tell everyone I can to go watch the Tiger Hills Hockey League (THHL), especially in the playoffs. The Neepawa Farmers and Wawanesa Jets faced off in an Eastern Division best-ofthree quarter-final series. Game one was played on Wednesday, Feb. 16 at the Yellowhead Centre and saw Neepawa earn a 7-5 win. The Farmers were led on this night by Braden Gillies, who scored a pair of goals in the third period, including the one that would eventually be the game winner. His second of the night came from a high speed give and go play with Garrett Rempel. Gillies put it past Jets goaltender Riley Rutherford to provide the Farmers with a 6-3 advantage, with just 7:35 left in regulation. Brett Levandoski also collected an assist on the play. A few minutes after that goal, however, a fight between Rempel and Wawanesa’s Jackson Wallis seemed to turn the momentum in the Jets’ favour. The tussle itself was a draw, but it was still enough to energize the Jets figurative engines, as they’d score a pair of goals just 18 seconds apart, to make it 6-5. While officials deliberated on that fifth Wawanesa goal to ensure it was good, another fight would break out, this time between Brock Sutherland and Rodney White. Those two would get tossed and we’d get back to the actual hockey portion of the hockey game. Wawanesa would have several chances to tie, including one with about five seconds left in regulation, but that effort was whistled down, due to the Jets having a player off-side. The team argued vigorously against the call, but it did appear as though the attacking

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Graeme Hore (#15) celebrates the game and series winning goal for the Wawanesa Jets on Sunday, Feb. 20 against the Neepawa Farmers.

player was caught in the Neepawa zone, as the Jets made one last drive to tie. Brad Marshall scored his second goal of the night for Neepawa, with 0.8 seconds left on the clock to make it a 7-5 final. Gillies assisted on this and Marshall’s other goal, to conclude a four point performance. Kyle McDonald, Benoit Mowbray and Lance Nugent had the other goals for the Farmers on the evening. The Wawanesa Jets quickly bounced back in game two on Saturday, Feb. 19, with a 7-4 victory. Brian Harris had a pair of goals for the Jets, while Jeff Neufeld, Brock Sutherland, Mike Reykdal, Jackson Wallis and Brett Kitt also contributed for Wawanesa. Kyle McDonald, Benoit Mowbray, Brad Marshall and Brett Levandoski scored for the Farmers. The third and deciding game of this intense bestof-three series hit the ice on Sunday, Feb. 20 in Neepawa. The Farmers would hold onto a 2-1 lead going into the third period, with goals from Marshall and Levandoski in the opening period. Reykdal scored the lone goal for the Jets in that first 20 minutes of play. The second was scoreless, though Wawanesa did have several chances, including dinging one shot loudly off

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the post during a mid-period power-play. Neepawa had several scoring chances themselves before the intermission, but were blanked by the play of goaltender Matt Vandenberghe. It was in the third period when the intensity truly started to ramp up, as Graeme Hore scored the tying goal with 9:26 left in the period. A few minutes later, the Jets took the lead off an unassisted power-play marker from Brett Kitt. Now trailing for the first time in the game, the Farmers were feeling the pressure to find the back of the net and keep their season alive. Fortunately for Neepawa, Daylon Creasy took advantage of a power-play chance late in the third to tie things at 3-3 and send it into overtime. In the first 10 minute OT session, Neepawa thought

they’d settled it early on a rebound tucked away by Matt Lowry. One of the referees, however, blew the play dead just milliseconds before the puck crossed the line, as they had lost sight of the puck and believed the Jets goaltender had it. At 4:15 into the second overtime period, Wawanesa’s Graeme Hore was open in front of the Farmers’ net and was able to put away a corner pass from Brock Sutherland, sending the Jets onto the next round and sending Neepawa home. In the other THHL quarter-final series: The Minnedosa Bombers defeated the MacGregor Wild 2-games-to-1; the Virden Oil Kings won their series over the Melita Bisons 2-gamesto-0; and the Hartney Blues defeated the Deloraine Royals 2-games-to-0.

THHL Playoffs

East Division Semi Finals (Best-of-5 series) Gladstone Lakers (#1 seed) vs. Wawanesa Jets (#6 seed) Cartwright Clippers (#2) vs. Minnedosa Bombers (#4) West Division Semi Finals (Best-of-5 series) Boissevain Border Kings (#1 seed) vs. Hartney Blues (#4 seed) Killarney Shamrocks (#2) vs. Virden Oil Kings (#3)

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By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press • The Western Canada University Curling Championships were held in Regina at the Caledonian Curling

Club Feb. 4 to 6. Team Manitoba, including Taylor Holland of Carberry, was unable to record a victory in the five-team event. The final game, a 10-9 loss to the host University of Regina

Cougars, was the highlight for the men. Skip Hallie McCannell and her women’s Brandon Bobcat rink finished the round robin 2-2 in a first place tie with the Alberta

Pandas and the Regina Cougars. With their tiebreaking formula, Regina was first and the Alberta Pandas won 11-5 over Brandon. The Bobcat curling program got a big boost, with a $10,000 donation from the local Brier committee. The University Nationals in Sudbury, ON next month were cancelled by Curl Canada. • Regular club curling continues in Carberry, with 12 women’s rinks competing on Tuesdays and 14 men’s rinks on the ice each Thursday. The annual Carberry Bonspiel Feb. 21 to 27 is somewhat different this year, as the skating ice is not being used. This will save a great deal of volunteer labour and the minor hockey and skating people will not lose their ice for a week. It will also be an open bonspiel– men’s, ladies’, or mixed teams could enter.

Excerpts from February council meeting By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press Town of Carberry Council held its monthly meeting in the basement of the old town hall Feb. 8. Development Officer Andrews attended by Zoom to present a bylaw amendment to rezone the Wells subdivision for residential development. The public hearing will form part of the Mar. 8 meeting. The financial statements accounts of $247,249.66 were approved. Town Council unanimously moved to grant the Rec. Board $100,000 ($60,000 from 2022 contributions and $40,000 from their share of the Legacy Fund). The North Cypress-Langford Council has indicated unwillingness to fund anything but a building from their share of the 10 year Legacy Fund.

New Rec. Board member, Leah Bryant, was granted permission to fundraise for a zipline for the new recreation area. Discussion centered on the Fire Department costs, when 80 per cent of the work is in the rural areas. Scott Baron sent a letter with concerns about the admission policy of the Child Care Co-op. Brad Graham forwarded a letter with concerns about the delays and roadblocks to the campground funding proposal. The Health Action Committee expressed concerns that Pat Chartrand’s position in the Carberry Lab was not being filled. The Museum Board requires $80,000 to move the Roundhouse into town, plus foundation costs, phone and data lines. Carberry Collegiate has nominated Matthew Salyn, three-year youth councillor, for a Schulich Leader Scholarship worth $80,000, to attend the University of Manitoba for a Science degree.

Here and there

By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press

• Carberry Collegiate Honour Roll (Semester 1)– Grade 9: Rylee Balciunas, Kally Baron, Natasha Bauche, Brayden Bobier, Ethan Downey, Aileen Fast, Avery Kendall, Tyler Knol, Madden Lavergne, Ryan McCallum, Hannah Polasek, Reinhard Rempel, Sandra Rempel. Grade 10: Samuel Brauer, Nathan Dyck, Kayla Margetts, Renee Ramsden-Wagener, Nathan Robson, Emma Saley, Lexi Unrau. Grade 11: Mia Amundsen, Emily Beales, Rebecca Bird, Keegan Drysdale, Elysia Julseth, Carson Nakonechny, Esther Sippel, Tynille Steen.

Grade 12: Celia Boganes, Natalie Clark, Laura Fast, Denisse Macapagal, Matthew Salyn, Annette Sippel, Nevaeh Witherspoon • Brett Janssens, Carberry Collegiate graduate, who plays hockey with the Bottineau Lumberjacks, will participate in the National Junior College Championships in St. Louis Mar. 17 to 19. • The blockade and freedom convoy are reportedly costing Canada $73 million daily. • The Oakburn branch of Sunrise Credit Union will close on June 1. Full Sunrise services are offered a short distance away at Shoal Lake. • The 2021 Deloraine-Winchester Community Section Fundraiser was

a success, despite drought conditions. Excellent soybean prices resulted in healthy profits. After expenses, a profit of $92,419.18 was realized, which was divided equally among seven organizations. Each group received $13,202.74. • At the 2022 Beijing Olympics, every medal winner received a Shanghai bouquet, which was made of crocheted flowers. 1,251 bouquets, each requiring 32 hours of manual labour, were needed for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Seven varieties, lily of the valley, hydrangea, rugosa rose, Chinese rose, laurel, sweet osmanthus and an olive branch, were in each bouquet. They represent friendship, perseverance, unity, happiness, victory, bounty and peace.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Community profile– Allie Lavich

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Allie Lavich, of Carberry.

By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press Allie Lavich (17) is a member of the Carberry Collegiate graduating class who plans to continue her education at Assiniboine

Community College in September studying Agribusiness. She formerly worked at the East End. Currently, Allie is apprenticing in carpentry each morning at This and That Manufacturing in Neepawa. Two years ago, Allie attended a volleyball clinic in Sanford and became the setter for the senior varsity Cougars. They enjoyed a good season this year, but were eliminated by Ebb and Flow at a regional tournament in Carberry. Some people who have positively influenced her life are Cheryl Snaith, Becky Birch, and her mother, Melanie Lavich.

Wildcats update

By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press

The GCB Wildcats used five second period goals to record an 8-1 victory over the Virden Golden Bears at the Tundra Oil & Gas Centre Feb. 15. Peyton Elliot and Johnny Meyers scored the only goals in the opening 20 minutes and the visitors were ahead 7-1 after two periods. Also denting the twine for the Wildcats were Elliot with a second, Jaxon Mueller, Griffin Anderson, Landon Gudnason, Kylan Aitken and Trey Dickson, who also added three helpers. Assists were collected by Jaren Waldner (2), Carter Elliot (2), Tyler Hood, Carson Nakonechny, Preston Shearer, Gudnason, Anderson and Aitken. The Golden Bears were outshot 53-26. In Glenboro Feb. 16, the Sandy Bay Badgers edged the Wildcats 4-3 after a shootout. Trey Dickson tallied his 35th goal from Johnny Meyers for the only first period marker. Sandy Bay led 3-2 after 40 minutes. Nathan Dyck scored the second period goal, with Johnny Meyers recording his 25th helper. Kylan Aitken, with his 22nd, tied the contest in the third and Jaren Waldner collected his 31st assist. After a scoreless five minute overtime, Bobby Orr Roulette was the only player to beat either goalie in the shoot out. The hosts outshot the Badgers 59-29. The Wildcats edged the Vincent Massey Vikings in a shoot out 4-3 in Carberry Feb. 19. Captain Deegan Campbell drilled the winner and was the only one of six shooters to score. Goaltender Carson Mooney was unbeatable. After a scoreless opening period, Kylan Aitken tallied his 23rd and 24th goals to give the hosts a 2-1 margin at the end of 40 minutes. Assists went to Peyton Elliot, Griffin Anderson, Nathan Dyck and Trey Dickson. Dickson gave the Wildcats a 3-1 lead, with Jaren Waldner and Johnny Meyers assisting at the 19:50 mark of the third. Will Fawcett then scored twice for Massey to knot the score 3-3 after regulation. Five minutes of overtime, with 4 on 4, was scoreless. Winner of the 50-50 and $270 was Jamie Smart. The GCB guys finished a successful week-end by defeating Russell’s Major Pratt Trojans 3-2 in Glenboro Feb. 20. Goals by Luke Decorby (34) and Bo Tibbatts gave the visitors period margins of 1-0 and 2-1. Carson Nakonechny, with help from Preston Shearer, opened the scoring for the hosts in the second frame. The Wildcats, who outshot the Trojans 28-21, got goals in the third from Dylan Hood, assisted by Griffin Anderson and Kylan Aitken and the winner from Jaren Waldner, with help from Johnny Meyers. The Wildcats host McCreary in Glenboro Feb. 26 at 7:30 pm and the Crocus Plainsmen are in Carberry Mar. 4 at 7:00 pm.

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I would like to thank everyone that sent me, well wishes on my retirement after 39 years from Carberry Diagnostics. Thank you for the send off coffee break and the wonderful donations towards a gift. It has been a pleasure to work with all of you. After all these years, To my client “family”…..you will all be missed. Pat Chartrand

Neepawa Banner & Press offers full research and re-print services from our archives that go back to 1896. Additional copies of papers, $2 each depending on availability. Re-print of a page from past copies, $2 per page. Archival research, $25 per hour with a $10 minimum. Individual photos on photo paper $5 depending if we have a suitable original in our digital, print or photo archives. Ken Waddell, publisher

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Alcoholics Anonymous meetings currently being held at 342 Mountain Ave, Neepawa, Thursdays at 7 pm. Call 204841-0002 _____________________ Arden Hall, cap. 255. Park, camping and sports facilities, rink, curling ice, kitchen and lounge. Call 204-368-2202

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

Thank You Thank-you Families of Barrie Baker extend sincere thanks for all the cards, calls, texts messages, flowers, food and donations we have received. Thanks to the staff of NMDH for the care he received. Special thanks to Dr. Kelly who made it possible for Barrie to be at home where he wanted to be. Thank you to White’s Funeral for their assistance and direction.

Obituary Barrie Raymond Baker

Barrie Raymond Baker, of Neepawa, passed away February 3, 2022 at the Neepawa Memorial Hospital at the age of 79 years. With heavy hearts, we are sad to say that husband, father, grandpa, uncle, great uncle and brother Barrie passed away. Barrie was the middle child of Bob and Anne Baker, born on April 24, 1942. He was raised in the farming community of Springhill district, northwest of Neepawa. Barrie joined older brother Jim and was later joined by younger sister Grace to complete the family. Barrie attended Springhill School to the grade of 9. Barrie was not a fan of going to school, as his love of all things farming was too strong. Most of his life up to retirement, Barrie worked either on the farm early on with his dad and brother, on different road gangs in Saskatchewan, building bridges in Manitoba, working at what is now Morris Industries and finally farming with his son. Barrie had a true craftsman’s eye. If anything was needed on the farm, Barrie would tackle and build it. Many inventions came out of his shop that made farming easier. Barrie met Bernice Hac, of Regina, SK, and they were married Oct. 9, 1965 in Regina. They had 4 children, Bonnie, Jill, Tammy and Tim. Barrie and Bernice took to retirement like two teenagers, gone almost every weekend to different old-time dances and pattern jamborees both near and far. Barrie always had a running total of how many nights they spent in the 5th wheel camper during the summer as they crisscrossed Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, taking in all the dance weekends. They also spent many winters in Osoyoos, BC and made many new friends from all across Western Canada. Barrie was predeceased by his mother Anne Baker (1991) and his father Robin (Bob) (1995). Left to mourn are his wife Bernice and children Bonnie and Bill Pankiw, Brittany and fiancé Ralf Kirchner, Kyle, Jacqueline and Tyler, Jill and Ray Verwey, Rachael and fiancé Ken Proden, Lindsay, Brice and Randi, Tammy Baker and partner Allan Garden and his daughters Camyrn and Avery and Tim and Wendy Baker, Cora and Carson. Brother Jim and Hazel Baker and sister Grace and Dennis Dunsmore, along with many nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at a later date. White’s Funeral Home • https://www.whitesfh.ca

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Riverside Community Residence Inc has an opening for a Bookkeeper, including Bi-weekly payroll. This is a part time position. Resumes can be sent to Riverside Community Residence Inc , Box 36, Gladstone, Mb R0J 0T0 or emailed to rivrside@ mts.net

Lost: gold nugget ring, initials inside. Reward offered. Call 204-872-1325

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PAIGE’S PICKEREL! Manitoba’s finest fish. Boneless, fresh, delicious and local! Call or text 204-871-6038 for more information!

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Cattle Capital Bull & Female Sale, Friday March 25, 1:00 pm at Sunville Simmentals Farm, McCreary, MB. Offering Red & Black Full Blood Simmentals, and Gelbvieh yearling & 2 year old bulls, plus purebred and commercial heifers. For a catalogue or more information contact T Bar C Cattle Co. at 306-2205006. View the catalogue online at www.BuyAgro.com. Watch & bid online at www. DLMS.ca (PL#116061)

Apartment for rent. Bri-Mont apartments, 331 Mountain Avenue. Phone 204-8411425 _____________________ Small 2 bedroom house for rent in Eden. Available March 1st. Call 204-841-1856.

Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the matter of the Estate of Francis Slawinsky, also known as Frank Slawinski, late of McCreary, Manitoba, Deceased. All claims against the above estate, supported by Statutory Declaration must be sent to the attention of: Joe Slawinsky, Site 170, Box 29, RR 1, Brandon, Manitoba on or before the 8th day of April, 2022. Dated at Brandon, Manitoba, this 22 day of February, 2022. Joe Slawinsky Site 170, Box 29, RR 1. Brandon, MB, R7A 5Y1 Administrator

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION Kindergarten Registration for the 2022 Fall Term will be held during the regular school hours between March 1 and March 25, 2022 at the following schools: Alonsa School Tele # 204-767-2168 Glenella School Tele # 204-352-4253 Ste. Rose School Tele # 204-447-2088 McCreary School Tele # 204-835-2083 We are once again proud to offer a Full-Time Kindergarten Program. All children born on or before December 31, 2017 are eligible to register. To register you will need to bring your child’s Manitoba Health PHIN# and one of the following: Birth Certificate, Baptismal certificate, Certificate of live birth, Health card or Statutory declaration. If you have any questions, please feel free to call your school today.

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION École Laurier French Immersion Inscription à la maternelle Kindergarten Registration L’inscription à la maternelle à temps plein aura lieu du 1 mars au 25 mars, 2022. Tous les enfants qui sont nés avant le 31 décembre, 2017 sont admissibles. Veuillez apporter à l’école, votre carte d’immatriculation ainsi qu’un des suivants : le certificat de naissance de votre enfant, le certificat de baptême, une déclaration de naissance vivante ou une déclaration solennelle. Nous sommes une école d`immersion française, la pré-maternelle à la 8ième année, et nous offrons une excellente éducation dans les deux langues officielles. Full Time French Immersion Kindergarten registration will take place from March 1 to March 25, 2022. All children born on or before December 31, 2017 are eligible to register. To register you will need to bring in your child’s Manitoba Health PHIN# and one of the following: Birth Certificate, Baptismal certificate, Certificate of live birth, Health card or Statutory declaration. We are a Jr. K-8 French Immersion school and provide an excellent education in both official languages. École Laurier Laurier, Manitoba 204-447-2068

SHORT FORM - Settlement Approval

2011 LAKE MANITOBA FLOOD CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT APPROVAL To: Any person that owned real or personal property off reserve, within a 30 kilometre radius of Lake Manitoba, which was damaged by the flooding of Lake Manitoba in 2011: A Class Action Lawsuit May Affect Your Legal Rights SETTLEMENT A Settlement Agreement has been reached and approved by the Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench that settles litigation involving the flooding of Lake Manitoba in 2011 which caused damage to areas surrounding Lake Manitoba through the operation of Provincial Water Control Works in 2011. The Government of Manitoba has agreed to pay to Class Members $85,500,000. This amount includes lawyer (“Class Counsel”) fees and expenses as well as costs of administration of the Settlement. All persons who owned real or personal property off reserve that was damaged by the flooding of Lake Manitoba in 2011 may make claims for compensation. Because payments under the Settlement Agreement will be based on the number of people who come forward to make claims, it is not possible to estimate the amounts that Eligible Claimants may receive. MAKING A CLAIM In order to make a claim for benefits under the Settlement, Class Members must complete, sign and return a Claims Registration Form to the Claims Administrator, along with necessary supporting documents, no later than April 14, 2022. If a Class Member does not timely and properly submit a Claims Registration Form, that Class Member

will not be able to participate in or share in the benefits available under the Settlement. A detailed instruction package on how to obtain, complete, and submit a Claims Registration Form is available from the Claims Administrator, Exchange Solutions Inc., using the contact information below. LEARNING MORE The Court office will NOT be able to answer questions about the matters in this Notice. If you have any questions regarding the Settlement Agreement or making a Claim, information is available by contacting the Claims Administrator at:

Exchange Group

Lake Manitoba 2011 Flood Class Action Settlement Claims Administrator Mail: 1 – 554 St. Mary’s Road Winnipeg, MB R2M 3L5 Fax: 204-957-5195 Email: Claims@LakeManitobaFloodSettlement2021.com Questions@LakeManitobaFloodSettlement2021.com Telephone: 1-204-947-7120 or 1-833-947-7120. Website: www.LakeManitobaFloodSettlement2021.com IMPORTANT DATES Claim Deadline: April 14, 2022

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

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

TO PRESENT THE 2022 FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE MUNICIPALITY OF WESTLAKE-GLADSTONE HEARING LOCATION: Stride Hall, 79 – 5th Street, Gladstone MB DATE & TIME: April 6, 2022 2:00 pm Public Hearing GENERAL INTENT: To present the annual financial plan for the Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Coralie Smith, Chief Administrative Officer 14 Dennis Street East, Gladstone, MB R0J 0T0 Phone (204) 385-2332, Ext #:5 Email csmith@westlake-gladstone.ca A copy of the above proposal and supporting material may be inspected on the Municipal Website: www.westlake-gladstone.ca or at the location noted above during normal office hours (8:30 am to 4:30 pm), Tuesday to Friday after March 11, 2022. Consultation with our community is an important component of the municipality’s budget process & council encourages you to attend.

PUBLIC NOTICE

of Municipal Pesticide use Permit Public notice is hereby given that the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford (including Sandhills Golf & Country Club and all subdivision within the municipal boundaries). RM of Cornwallis and the Town of Carberry intent to conduct the following Pesticide Control Programs during 2022: 1. To control noxious weeds on road allowances and boulevards within the municipalities. The projected dates of application will be from May 1, 2022 to October 31, 2021. The Herbicides to be used include: · 2, 4-D Amine · 2, 4-D as 2-Ethel Hexylester · 2, 4-D Mecoprop-P Dicamba · Aminopyralid · Aminopyralid Metsulforen-Methyl · Dicamba · Dichlorprop, 2 4-D · Laceticacid · Iron · Glyphosate · Difufenzopyrt Dicamba · Clopyralid · Triclopyr · Aminocyclopyrachlor Metsulfuron Methyl · Aminocyclopyrachlor Chlorsulfuron · Gateway & Hasten NT (Surfactants) 2. To control the following insect pests including grasshoppers, mosquitoes, elm bark beetles, cankerworms etc. The proposed dates of application for these programs will be from May 1, 2022 to October 31, 2022. The insecticides that may be used include: · Sevin XLR (Carbaryl) · Vectobac (BTI) · Eco Bran Bait (Carbaryl) · Delta Gard (deitametherin) The public may send written submissions or objections to specific programs within 15 days of this publication of this notice to the department below: Environmental Approvals Branch Manitoba Sustainable Development 1007 Century Street, Winnipeg MB R3H 0W4

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Health

Help Wanted

HIP/KNEE Replacement?

ROSE INC. in Ste. Rose du Lac, MB.

Is now accepting applications for the position of:

Other medical conditions causing TROUBLE WALKING or DRESSING?

Executive Director

FULL-TIME LEGAL ASSISTANT

Requirements/Duties/Qualifications for this Position: • Business Administration Certification/Experience • Experience working with persons with disabilities a definite asset. Human Resource Management Skills: • Advocate for Persons with Disabilities • Mediation/Union Negotiations • Problem Solving Skills Training & Education: • Supervision • Provide Leadership Work with Board of Directors, Department of Families/ Reporting of Financial Requirements to Family Services, etc.

Applicants forward resume to: angela@mjdl.ca MJ Davids Law Office P.O. Box 396, Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0

Reports Directly to ROSE INC. Board of Directors

The Disability Tax Credit allows for $2,500 yearly tax credit and up to $30,000 Lump sum refund. Apply NOW; quickest refund Nationwide! Providing assistance during Covid.

Expert Help:

204-453-5372

Help Wanted ROSE INC.

Is now accepting applications for the position of:

STORE CLERK / SUPPORT WORKER

In our Thrift-o-Rama Store / 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 Or Contact Stella Bramley, Program Manager at 204-447-3224 ext. 2 or by email: stellabramley@mymts.net

ROSE INC.

Is now accepting applications for the position of:

DIRECT 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 Or Contact Stella Bramley, Program Manager at 204-447-3224 ext. 2 or by email: stellabramley@mymts.net

Currently seeking qualified candidate for the position of

For Further information please call Janet at 204-447-3224 Extension 1 Please forward applications/resume to: ROSE Inc., Attention: Janet. Box 28, Ste. Rose du Lac MB. R0L 1S0

INFRASTRUCTURE ASSISTANT (SEASONAL) Inter-Mountain Watershed District is currently accepting applications for a 6 month seasonal Infrastructure Assistant. This is a 37.5 hr/week position from May-October, based out of our McCreary yard and Ste. Rose office. The successful applicant will work on water control infrastructure primarily in the municipalities of McCreary, Ste. Rose, and Lakeshore. Under the direction the Technical Coordinator, typical duties include: coordinating and assisting contractors with bridge and crossing repairs/replacements, bridge and culvert inspections, drain maintenance, hand excavation and backfill, beaver management, removing and erecting structures/crossings, operating a laser level/ RTK for surveying, and reading blueprints. A full list of job duties is available upon request. The successful candidate will have experience operating and maintaining various equipment and tools. Preference will be given to individuals holding a Class 3 license and Blasting Certificate. Applicant must have the ability to communicate with local ratepayers and committee members as required. Salary is commensurate with experience and skills. We thank all candidates in advance; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We will accept applications until the position is filled. Please send your resume and references to: Inter-Mountain Watershed District Box 328 Ethelbert, MB R0L 0W0 Email: imwd.ethelbert@gmail.com Ph: 204-742-3764 (Ethelbert Office) Ph: 204-447-2139 (Ste. Rose Office)

in expanding law practice.

For more information, please contact Terry at: 204-476-0129 Seasonal Crop Inputs Labourer Plumas

Working at Cargill is an opportunity to thrive – a place to develop your career to the fullest while engaging in meaningful work that makes a positive impact around the globe. We depend on creative, responsible, hardworking individuals like you to operate our business successfully! We have Seasonal opportunities for Crop Inputs Labourers at our facility in Plumas. A Typical Work Day May Include: Receiving and shipping products including fertilizer, chemicals, and seed; performing basic maintenance and operator care of equipment; providing excellent customer service; adhering to all safety policies and procedures; and maintaining a safe and clean work environment. What You Need for the Job: Legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada and be a minimum of 18 years of age; able to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely; understand and communicate in English (verbal/written); able to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions (heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc.) and at elevated areas (4 feet and above); available to work overtime including weekends, holidays or different shifts with advance notice; and possess a valid Canadian Class 5 driver’s licence. Please visit cargill.ca/careers and select "Production Jobs" OR scan the QR code with your Smartphone camera to go directly to the online posting and application.

Notice NOTICE OF VOTERS LIST PERSONAL SECURITY PROTECTION Notice is hereby given that a copy of the VOTERS LIST may be revised at: The Rural Municipality of Rosedale office, 282 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, Manitoba from Monday to Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. At this time the Senior Election Official (S.E.O.) will be available to update the voters list by: (a) adding the names of voters who are entitled to have their names on the list (b) deleting the names of persons who are not entitled to have their names on the list; and (c) making such other correction of errors to the list as required. VOTER ELIGIBILITY: A person is eligible to have his or her name added to the Voters List is he or she is: 1) a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years of age on election day (October 26, 2022); and 2) a resident of the local authority for a least six months prior to election day, OR a registered owner of land in the municipality for a least six months prior to election day(April 26, 2022). NON-RESIDENT VOTERS QUALIFIED IN MORE THAN ONE WARD: In accordance with Section 25(2) of the Municipal Councils and School Boards Elections Act, any non-resident voter who owns property in more than one ward is responsible to notify the S.E.O. in writing, not later than September 20, 2022 of the ward in which he/ she desires to vote. Failing the foregoing, the voter’s name will be placed on the list as the S.E.O. may select. APPLICATION FOR PERSONAL SECURITY PROTECTION: A voter may apply in writing to the S.E.O. at Box 100, Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0/ Fax 204-4765431 no later than September 20, 2022 to have his/her name and other personal information omitted or obscured from the voters list in order to protect the voter’s personal security. The application may be submitted in person, by mail or fax and must include your name, address and include proof of identity. All changes to the voter’s list must be completed on or before September 20, 2022. Dated at Neepawa in the Province of Manitoba, on February 18, 2022. Kara Sylvester Senior Election Official Rural Municipality of Rosedale 282 Hamilton Street, Box 100 Neepawa, Manitoba, R0J 1H0 PH: (204) 476-5414 | Fax: (204) 476-5431

Spring Season Driver Wanted

FULL TIME OFFICE POSITION -Quikbooks knowledge -Computer proficiency -Good organizational skills -Good communication skills

SEND RESUME TO: Bob Clarke • Clarke’s Funeral Home bobclarke@mymts.net 204-871-0692

We are looking for a self motivated, full time position to join our team immediately in an

Insurance Sales position Duties And Responsibilities: • Autopac and general insurance sales, policy administration and phone inquiries • Calculation and quoting of premiums for house, farm, tenants and autopac clients. • Collection of premiums and record keeping of payments • Computer skills are essential We will train the successful person for Autopac and Insurance. We provide: • Competitive Wages • Group RRSP Plan • Paid Vacation Starting Immediately • Group Health Plan If this sounds like a fit for you, please e-mail resume to mhutton@gillandschmall.com

Employment Services Manager Westlake Employment Skills and Services Centre is a non-profit Employment Assistance Services Project overseen by a local Board of Directors and funded by federal, provincial and local government. Our office is located in Neepawa, Manitoba. The Employment Services Manager works 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. Manager Duties: - Assist individuals with job search skill development, career decision making, and/or accessing funding for training and other services - Ensure the efficient function of the office and services as they relate to the project - Preparation of Annual Business Plan - Monitor project budget and finances - Maintain and submit statistical reports for employment services provided by the project - Liaise with other project partners and develop community synergies Qualifications: - Ability to promote and provide employment services skills to individuals and employers (Human Resource, Resumes, Cover Letters, Online Applications) - Ability to offer remote (online) client services and remote learning opportunities - Strong written and verbal communication skills (interview or counselling experience an asset) - Experience and/or post-secondary education in Human Resource or a related field - Strong computer skills (Word and Excel, Quick Books, Internet Browsers, File Maintenance) - Ability to maintain financial and statistical records; strong administrative background A competitive rate of pay is provided. Duties to start March 15th, 2022 or as mutually agreed. This position is permanent, subject to continued provincial project funding. For more information, please call (204) 476-7698 where a detailed job description is available upon request. Deadline for application submission is Monday, February 28, 2022 at 4:00 pm. Submit your resume with 3 references and cover letter in a sealed envelope or email it below: Westlake Employment Skills and Services Centre Inc. Attention: Gord Olmstead, Chairperson Box 2227 342 Mountain Ave. Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0 Email: olmsteadgord@gmail.com Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Funding Provided by: The Government of Canada The Manitoba government Town of Neepawa - RM of Rosedale - Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne - Municipality of WestlakeGladstone - Municipality of North Cypress-Langford

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Letter: ‘[Far-right] ideology Letter: Tyrant Trudeau will rewrite history...’ declares war on Canadians the majority of the Conservative Caucus vote against his continuing leadership of the party. Erin O’Toole’s elected replacement, Candice Bergen, gained national attention by displaying the Donald Trump campaign slogan, “Make America Great Again”. Fred Tait Rosendale, MB

Letter: ‘Invoking the Emergency Act was unnecessary’ The emergency act was written to replace the war measures act in 1998. I was in parliament at the time. This draconian legislation was written to deal with terrorist attackers on Canada. It has far reaching powers. Democracy ceased to exist once this act is invoked. All civil liberties end. No Charter of Rights exist. Only three or four MPs voted against it at third reading, I being one of them. I believe that in a free society, no government can unilaterally govern without any accountability. We don’t want Canada to become a banana republic or a police state. Our freedom has been paid for in blood over many wars. That’s why every community in Canada has a cenotaph or war memorial dedicated to those who never returned. Under the emergency act, all freedoms cease to exist, such as freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom of worship, freedom

to protest and freedom of mobility. Police powers will have no limits. You can be arrested without cause, without warrants, thrown in jail for indefinite time, and have no access to lawyers. The government can build a case against you in secret, without providing their evidence against you to your lawyers. There have been a few cases where the accused have lingered in jail for years, without any court action. Justin Trudeau ,by invoking the emergency act, has officially become the first dictator of Canada. This has more to do with Trudeau’s ego than the truckers convoy. He could have resolved this conflict by meeting with the truckers, which he refused. He had no problem meeting with the indigenous protesters, terrorists, and BLM protesters. He ignored all those church burnings and railroad blockades. Without doubt, invoking the emergency act was unnecessary. All the southern

premieres, except BC, publicly opposed this action. All the border blockades were resolved through negotiations with the RCMP without violence. At Coutts, AB, protesters and the RCMP concluded with handshakes and hugs. There was no insurrection displayed across Canada. Justin Trudeau invoked the Emergency Act to satisfy his ego. His thirst for power has woken up all Canadians. Their democracy is at stake. Not in a thousand years could anyone predict that Canada, one day on Feb. 14, 2022, would become a dictatorship. In my opinion the only option is that we must fire the Trudeau cult. The next government must have a public inquiry into all the wasteful spending by Trudeau. If you want your democracy back, Canadians must stand up and stand on guard for thee. Sincerely, Inky Mark, former MP Dauphin, MB

Letter: ‘It’s all to advance the new order’

Our confederate fathers established– on paper, in stone– that Canada be a democracy (governance by the people, for the people), giving all the people equal rights and opportunity all across this great nation. Our elected civil servants (MPs) are responsible to uphold the constitution that governs this nation. They may be Liberal, Conservative, NDP, Green or independent and together they form a group that upholds these rights and freedoms. They also are responsible to make sure justice is upheld – punish the evil doers and reward the

good, true freedom lovers. To obey the government is not to obey mandates (man made dated), it means we obey the constitution! We Canadians need to repent for electing civil servants that do not respect and uphold the constitution. Instead, we elected pretty, selfie-ish, flashy, godless MP’s– Jesus forgive us for neglecting to keep and take care of Canada. It is unfortunate that it takes a freedom-loving convoy to wake us. So we ask for new leaders who will passionately uphold the constitution.

Please don’t be oblivious, this prolonged lock down is no longer about science or medical “protection”, it is to advance the new order– the reset– socialism, tyranny. Our Prime Minister has mentioned it in various ways and various times– listen, look and consider! More and more choices are eroding– taken from us. The constitution is a structure of basic laws and principles that elected civil servants are required to uphold! Peter Lemkey Sidney, MB

It’s heartbreaking what’s happening to our country and it’s due to a lack of leadership by our Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Instead of the “sunny days” he promised, he has subverted the law and caused deep divisions and damage to our democracy that will take years to heal. Let me say here that I am pro-vax, I am vaccinated, but that was my choice and I would not compel anyone to get the vaccine if they did not wish to. I am totally opposed to authoritarian vaccine mandates. People should not be coerced into getting the jab if they want to keep their job, or stigmatized or discriminated against for their medical choice. PM Trudeau could have de-escalated the tension around the Freedom Convoy protest by removing vaccine mandates as other countries are doing, by showing a plan for ending the COVID-19 regulations, or at least to the legitimate concerns of the protesters. Instead he ran away from his responsibilities, called them racists, misogynists

and that they had unacceptable opinions, as if he is the arbiter of what opinions are acceptable. If they are racists, they are not very good at it, as I have seen Aboriginal people, Metis, Sikhs, immigrants, in fact, a cross-section of Canadian society at the demonstration. PM Trudeau is also guilty of “bad appling” the one crazy individual with a vile swastika flag, who was chased away by the demonstrators, as being representative of the whole demonstration. Blockades are totally unacceptable, but can be dealt with using the existing criminal code.Enacting the draconian Emergency Act and its arbitrary frightening powers is nothing more than a power grab by this tyrannical, divisive politician who wants to shut down any opinion he disagrees with. PM Trudeau admires China and as Rex Murphy said, “It’s one thing to admire how things are done in China, it’s quite another to seek to imitate them”. Damian Dempsey Arden, MB

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Snow-based play structure brings joy to area kids

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This play structure– a combined snow fort and bridge– has been bringing wintry joy to school kids in the Banner & Press coverage area. It was built by members of the Mennonite community south of Plumas. The structure was made at their schoolyard, located along Provincial Trunk Highway #260. Left: Snowy steps and railings provide the kids with an area to walk and climb. On the left portion of the photo, the walls of the fort– which is connected to the bridge– stick out. Right: At the sturdy front wall of the bridge, a tunnel was carved out to allow access to the fort. Here, some of the carefully handmade “brick” work can be made out. Inset: The inside of the fort– a fun winter hide-out and a good place to hide away from the chilly winds on some of those more breezy winter days.

Drive Away Hunger almost doubles this year’s goal Submitted Farm Credit Canada Partners in Canada’s agriculture and food industry have once again rallied behind Drive Away Hunger, providing an equivalent of more than 36 million meals to food banks and feeding programs across the country. Founded by Farm Credit Canada (FCC), the industrywide initiative has been collecting food and cash for nutritious meals for the past 18 years. FCC contributed an equivalent of 2.6 million meals toward this year’s record-setting result, which almost doubled this year’s campaign goal of 20 million meals. The results were announced Feb. 22 at the Future of Food conference in Ottawa– a gathering of industry stakeholders hosted by FCC to mark Canada’s Agriculture Day. “Our agriculture and food industry not only makes a significant contribution to Canada’s economy, but also contributes to the well-being of those most in need within our communities,” said Michael Hoffort, FCC president and CEO, noting this year’s shift towards broader participation of agriculture and food industry partners brought new energy into the campaign. “Those who grow, produce and process food and beverages every day truly understand and appreciate the importance of providing high-quality and nutritious food,” he said. “FCC is proud to support those in the industry who are making a real difference in people’s lives and we look forward to even greater participation and results next year.” FCC, which founded Drive Away Hunger, has served

as a catalyst by engaging the larger agriculture and food community in raising food and cash donations since 2004. To date, FCC employees, customers and community partners have provided over 121 million meals to food banks in Canada. Food Banks Canada is focused on providing healthy choices for those who live with food insecurity and appreciates the efforts of all involved with Drive Away Hunger. “The food and agriculture industry remains a critical partner for Food Banks Canada in our mission to relieve hunger in Canada,” said Kirstin Beardsley, CEO of Food Banks Canada. “The recent Drive Away Hunger results, raising more than 36 million meals, reinforces this industry’s unwavering commitment to help our neighbours who are facing food insecurity. We are so grateful for your support.” Hoffort said Canada’s agriculture and food industry is resilient and in a great position to help promote food security in Canada. “Our commitment to Drive Away Hunger ref lects our corporate values and what we stand for as an organization, and we are inspired by the pride, generosity and commitment we see throughout the industry that has made these outstanding results possible,” he said. To find out more about Drive Away Hunger, visit driveawayhunger.ca. FCC is Canada’s leading agriculture and food lender, with a healthy loan portfolio of more than $44 billion. Our employees are dedicated to the future of Canadian agriculture and food. We provide f lexible, competitively priced financing, AgExpert management software,

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What a game! We were thrilled to be the official sponsor for another exciting game night on February 12th, when we got to see a great matchup between the host Neepawa Titans and the Virden Oil Capitals. In a nail-biter, both teams put on an excellent display of talent, with the Titans tying the game 4-4 late in the third period before Virden came out with the win 5-4 in overtime. Thank you to everyone who made it out to the game to show your support. We hope you had fun!

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Calving and lambing seasons off to a good start By Sarah Plosker Farmers’ Advocate Tanya and Shawn Airey raise purebred Charolais c at t le on t hei r fa r m, H TA Cha rola is, west of R ivers. They calve 160 purebred, registered Charolais cows in January and February. The calves are primarily raised for seedstock, used to build the next generation of outstanding cattle. The A ireys have an annual bull sale at their farm at the end of March, selling between 50 and 60 yearling bulls each year to farms all over Manitoba, across Canada, and even into the USA. Their two young children enjoy be-

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of Rivers. As the name suggests, they raise purebred Simmentals, as well as commercial Simmental Charolais. They also like to get an early start to the calving season. Brian and Leanne English have also seen some new life at their farm North of Bradwardine. They have over 100 cows, selling beef directly to local Manitobans. They normally don’t calve until later in the spring, but had a few acc ident a l breedings in late March 2021. Sometimes, even the best fences can’t stop mother nature! Ann and Colin Hunter’s farm is currently lambing. They raise around 300 ewes, mostly Ile de France sheep. They time the breeding so that lambing starts in December to have the lambs ready for Easter market. It takes dedication and

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BPCF land project helps bolster community fund

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The Beautiful Plains Community Foundation, with the help of local businesses, grew and harvested canola to raise money for their Community Fund in 2021.

By Kira Paterson Farmers’ Advocate The Beautiful Plains Community Foundation (BPCF) added a new fundraising effort to their repertoire this past year. In 2021, the Foundation sowed the seeds of their inaugural Land Project just east of Neepawa, beside the Rocky Mountain Equipment dealership. Board member Jack Falk explained that the 42 acres of land belong to the Town of Neepawa. The Town has agreed to a five year deal with BPCF so they can use it annually, the first three years for free and the last two for $10 per acre. In their first year, BPCF grew canola on the parcel of land. Not only has the Town of Neepawa contributed to the project, but many businesses and individuals from the community also helped to make it a success. From seeding to hauling out the crop, nearly all the expenses associated with the project were covered by donations both in kind and in cash. Falk noted that the only input cost BPCF had was buying the fertilizer, but much of that expense was also covered by local donations. The sponsors, volunteers and donors included: Neepawa Fire Department, TIC Parts & Service, FarmersEdge, Shur-Gro Farm Services Ltd., Munro Farm Supplies Ltd., Penno’s Machining & Manufacturing Ltd., John’s Electric, Neepawa Home Hardware & Building Centre, Neepawa Dairy Queen, Interlake Salvage & Recycling Inc., Neepawa Freshmart, Kulbacki Seeds, Ken Lindsay,

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op, JMD Farms, Mazergroup Neepawa, Rocky Mountain Equipment, Duncalfe Transport, Richardson Pioneer, RedFern, Joe Jackobwski, Provost Signs, Bailey Gardy, Breaker 16 Rentals and MarDee Enterprises. One indiv idual who Falk noted deserved special recognition was Jamie Denbow, of FarmersEdge. Denbow is a former BPCF board member and he dedicated a lot of time and effort to help the Foundation with this project. “We do have some really, really good experienced help in Jamie Denbow and FarmersEdge,” Falk stressed. He noted that Denbow helped with all aspects of crop management, from assessing weed growth, to analyzing the most efficient use of fertilizer, to determining the best time to harvest. “Jamie Denbow has donated a lot of time and we’ve used his expertise right to the limit.” Falk noted that the 2021 yield was not very good, as the crop was hit hard by the drought. “We had the same problem every other farmer had,” he explained. Despite this, BPCF was still able to raise a significant amount of money through the project. Falk estimated that the crop brought about $16,000, with a net profit of about $12,000 after expenses. “Other than the Giving Challenge in November, I think this was probably one of the bigger chunks of money we picked up last year,” Falk shared. He noted that the BPCF board is already preparing for the 2022 growing season, with plans to plant soybeans this year. “I started the process already of getting

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everything together this year,” Falk said. “As long as we can make a few dollars on it, we’ll probably do it again, because in ‘21, we had nothing for fundraising. Well, virtually nothing,” he added. With the pandemic putting a damper on almost any fundraisers the Foundation could do, this project really helped them. T he mone y r a i s e d through the 2021 land project is going directly into BPCF’s Community Fund. This fund is invested and all the interest made is what’s used to give out their annual grants to local organizations. So all the money donated to or raised for the Community Fund continues to give back to the community in perpetuity.

Pictured: Mazergroup Neepawa was just one of many contributors to BPCF’s land project, helping with combining in the fall. Duncalfe Transport also lent a hand, supplying the transportation of the grain once it was harvested.

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Relocation project helps balance wild turkey population By Sarah Plosker Farmers’ Advocate On Feb. 11, 32 wild turkeys, or Meleagris gallopavo, were relocated to Ann and Colin Hunter’s farm in Riverdale Municipality. The turkeys were trapped in the Wawanesa area, at a location where they have become numerous enough to be deemed “problematic”. The idea behind these relocations is to create a self-sustaining population of turkeys in areas where there has been a local extinction (an “extirpation”, if you want to use a hundred-dollar word) due to habitat loss, severe winters or over-hunting. These relocations are a win-win situation for all involved– landowners and birds alike. At this time of year, captured turkeys are relocated only into an existing f lock to maximize their chances of survival. These relocations are coordinated by Wild Gobblers Unlimited of the Manitoba Wildlife Federation (MWF).

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Above: The turkeys released at Ann and Colin Hunter’s farm quickly took flight to find safety in the nearby trees. Right: Bruno Bruederlin, of the Manitoba Wildlife Federation, transported the turkeys, which were captured near Wawanesa.

Bruno Bruederlin, director with the MWF and long-time active member with the Rivers and Area Game and Fish Association, assisted in trapping these turkeys. The turkeys were held overnight in a large, enclosed pen before Wildlife Biologist Allison Krause-Danielson banded

them the next morning, recording all information on each specific turkey. Bruno then loaded them for transport to the release site. Ann says they are happy to help establish a regenerative f lock in the area. All potential wild turkey release locations have

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Cattle producers continue efforts to protect grasslands and species at risk By Wayne Hildebrand Submitted Allan and Jacqueline Downey are fourth generation Melita area cattle producers who have worked with Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation for close to 20 years to protect native grassland pastures and species at risk along the Souris River Valley. “Our main pasture is along a five mile stretch of the river valley starting at the USA border,” said Allan. “The pasture is almost all native grassland on the wide river f lats and banks.” “My great grandfather homesteaded the farm in the late 1880s,” Allan said. “He fenced the Mixed Grass Prairie that was grazed by huge herds of buffalo.” Over thousands of years, the plants, birds and animals adapted to survive and thrive in the

grasslands of this dry corner of the province. Eighty per cent of M a n itoba’s M i xed Grass Prairie is now gone. The grasslands of the Downey farm are helping to protect many prairie species, including the endangered Fer r ug i nous Hawk, Baird’s Sparrow and Sprague’s Pipit. “ Jacquel i ne a nd I signed ConservaSUBMITTED PHOTOS tion Agreements with Above: Allan and Jacqueline M a n itoba H abit at D o w n e y a re w o r k i n g t o Her itage Cor porapreserve this wild grassland tion to permanently on their cattle farm. Right: protect our nat ive Sprague’s Pipit, an endangered g rassland past ures bird that lives in the grasslands. in 2003, 2006 and 2011,” said Allan. “In explained that the pro2020, Tom Moran from gram provided funding Manitoba Habitat Herit- that included the cost of age contacted me about fencing materials. No one a new program aimed had ever offered to buy me at protecting threatened fence posts before, so we and endangered species looked into it.” on grass pastures. Tom “It is common for our

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the positive connection between grasslands, cows, wildlife habitat and protection of species at risk.” “Over time, you bu i l d a r e l a t io n ship with area landowners,” said Tom. “It was easy for me t o c ont a c t A l l a n , Jacqueline and their son Ryan to discuss and explain the new program for cattle producers and their p a s t u r e l a n d . T he pr og r a m pr ov ides funding for several things, including perimeter pasture fencing, cross fencing, dugout s , water i ng systems and shrub mowing. Program funding is available for 2022 projects.” “We really appreciated Tom contacting us to discuss the new program,” said Allan. “The financial assistance helped and the

new fence sure looks nice. In the end, the funding MHHC provided allowed us to replace nine miles of permanent perimeter fence, put in 2.6 miles of temporary cross fence, and build six new dugouts.” “The summer of 2021 was one of mixed blessings,” Allan said. “It was so dry that for the first time, we never baled any hay, but we had time to pound posts and replace old fence.” “We care a lot for our cows and native prairie grasslands,” said Allan. “There are fewer cattle producers every year and 2021 was a tough year for many. It is encouraging that MHHC understands that beef producers are protecting their grasslands, raising food and helping endangered species at the same time. It is nice to feel appreciated.”

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Manitoba AgriInsurance makes program changes By Shawn Cabak Manitoba Agriculture Dollar values for many crops insured in Manitoba are mostly higher than the previous year and have reached record levels in many cases. Total AgriInsurance coverage for 2022 is expected to exceed $4.66 billion on 9.8 million acres. This means the average coverage is estimated at $463 per acre, compared to $321 per acre in 2021. This substantial increase in coverage reflects the expectation of continued strength in commodity prices into the 2022 crop year. AgriInsurance premium rates have increased by about 10 per cent due to the reduced program surplus as a result of record payments in 2021. Premiums per acre will also be higher for most crops due to the increased coverage. Based on industry and producer feedback, several other program enhancements for 2022 include: • The introduction of a new Polycrop Establishment Insurance that will provide financial assistance to Manitoba farmers

if an eligible polycrop fails to establish. Polycrops are a mixture of two or more annual crops other than greenfeed that are grown simultaneously on the same acreage for the purpose of livestock feed, soil restoration or green manure. • An increase in the indemnity level for table and processing potatoes destroyed prior to harvest from 85 per cent to 90 per cent, resulting in a better reflection of current potato harvesting costs. Under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, AgriInsurance premiums for most programs are shared 40 per cent by participating producers, 36 per cent by the Government of Canada and 24 per cent by the Manitoba government. Administrative expenses are paid 60 per cent by Canada and 40 per cent by Manitoba. The hail insurance program, administered by MASC outside the scope of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, will also see increased coverage levels for 2022. Maximum hail dollar coverage is increasing to $400 per acre from $300 per acre, based on

higher expected gross revenue for most crops. The 2022 premium rates are the same for most risk areas and expected coverage will increase to $1.5 billion from $1.1 billion.

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Support for this project has been provided by the Conservation Trust, a Manitoba Climate and Green Plan Initiative delivered by the Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation. Integrating livestock onto cropland and proper grassland management is key to improving soil health and is becoming increasingly adopted by climate-friendly farmers who are building their soil health and reducing their greenhouse gas emissions. For more information, cont act t he Man itoba Agriculture office in Portage at 204-239-3353 or Shawn.Cabak@gov.mb.ca

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This facility is available to rent for various functions (monthly service group meetings, wedding socials, birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, funeral lunches, etc.), as a one-time event or on a regular basis. The center has a commercial grade kitchen, theatrical stage, and state of the art sound and lighting. Tables, chairs, dishes, and wine glasses are available for your event. Meeting Room Only $20.00 Lounge Room Only $30.00 (This is the meeting room but furnished with couches, chairs, coffee table Kitchen Only $30.00 • Meeting Room/ Lounge & Kitchen $60.00 Entire Hall - Small Event (under 50 persons) $125.00 Entire Hall- Large Event (Over 50 Persons) $300.00 Entire Hall- Wedding and Social (2 days) $500.00

-Camp Nine and Dine - $95 for two-night stay at the campground, 2 lunches, and 2 rounds of golf at the Gladstone Golf & Country Club There are over 40 sites available. We have washroom and shower accommodations on site as well as a sewage disposal facility. Take in the view with a river side site. FREE Firewood - donations gratefully accepted! Stay 6 nights and get the 7th FREE! 30 AMP/Water $35.00/Night • No Service $25.00/Night Monthly rates available as well.

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A lovely full-service campground located in Langruth on Highway 50. Stop for a night or stay for a week! Electrical $25.00/Night • Electrical 15+ Days $20.00/Night • No Service $7.50/Night

Archery Club Interesting in joining Archery? The Game and Fish Boards in both Plumas and Langruth offer

Archery once snow melts. This is an affordable club for all ages and skill levels to participate in.

Plumas Pirates

Plumas Pirates make up the heart of Plumas where many individuals will gather to cheer them on. They play out of the Santa Clara Baseball League alongside the Carberry Royals, Neepawa Cubs, and Portage Padres. The Pirates take pride of their home field that will hold a coed baseball league this summer for days they are not playing. If you are interested in joining or submitting a team contact Nicole Sellers at 431-894-8501.

Swimming Pool The existing pool will be open for the 2022 season, and anticipate the new pool being completed in time for our 2023 season. Thank you to the many donations that are still coming through businesses and individuals to help make this project become a reality.

Help Fill the pool! If you would like to make a donation to help fill the pool, please complete this form and return to the Municipal Office with payment. 20 Gallons - $400 • 10 Gallons - $225 • 5 Gallons - $115 • 3 Gallons - $70 • 1 Gallon - $25 Name: ______________________ Address:_______________________________ Phone Number:_____________________ Donation Amount: _________________ A Charitable donation receipt will be issued with payment, payable to the Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone. Thank You! 14 Dennis Street East Box 150 Gladstone, MB R0J 0T0 204-385-2332

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Hollywood Beach

If you go East on Road 100 N until you get to Lake Manitoba, you will find yourself pulling up to a hidden gem called Hollywood Beach. There is ample space to boondock or spend the day on the lake with your family or by yourself. Grab your canoes, kayaks, stand up paddle boards, sandcastle essentials and sunscreen and come on down.

Perry Park

Built by David J. Patterson in 1964 on an old aboriginal campground on the Whitemud River, Perry Park still stands. It offers a well shaded area to go fishing and enjoy the outdoors. There is a totem pole and cairn to reflect the history of this attractive park.

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Imagine what your friends and neighbor’s will say about this gigantic commercial size screen in your own backyard. Just connect the projector to a laptop, DVD, or streaming device along with the portable speaker and let the fun begin for a family movie night, birthday, camp out, bonfire, Jets game, or Stanley Cup Finals, or karaoke night. The possibilities are endless. Included In Rental - 20ft outdoor inflatable movie screen with blower - Projector - Wireless portable speaker with 2 microphones What You Will Need - 110 v outlet & Laptop, DVD player, USB stick/hard Drive or streaming device

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Two - 16’ flat bottom Mad River canoes available that seat 3 Thank you building sustainable communities for granting towards canoe rentals Rates Hourly Rate $15.00 • Half a Day ( 4 hours) $35.00 • Three Day Special $125 *Tax Is Included In All Prices with a $15 non-refundable deposit* Location and Rental Hours Canoes are located in Gladstone at Williams Park Campground, but can be picked up and used at your preferred location Canoes will be available from 8:00 am-8:00 pm Rental Includes X3 PFD • X2 Paddles

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