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By Shawn Cabak Manitoba Agriculture

The governments of Manitoba and Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Trade & Export Partnership had worked together with funding from the Canadian International Development Agency for over 10 years in Ukraine from 2000 to 2010. The work originally started out as a beef and forage improvement project and evolved into the Facility for Agricultural Reform & Modernization Program (FARM).

This latest project helped to set up extension offices in four Oblasts (provinces) to assist the farm community with technology transfer. Another goal was to facilitate trade and investment links between Canada and Ukraine.

In 2010, I travelled to Ukraine and worked in the cities of Kyiv, Lviv, Rivne, Lutsk, Sumy and Dnepropetrovsk. This covers the country from the northeast, southeast, central to the western side of Ukraine. Grain/livestock farms were visited and I spent time at six of the regional and district extension offices.

Presentations given covered livestock and grain marketing, on farm grain storage, grain futures and Manitoba Agriculture highlights.

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By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press Gladstone’s Pins ‘n Pals Quilt Guild, along with other quilters in the commun-

ity, brought some of their works together to celebrate World Quilting Day on Saturday, Mar. 19. Dozens of quilts and quilted items made or owned by 10 different locals were put up on display at the Gladstone United

Church that day for the community to view and appreciate. One quilt even traveled all the way from Winnipeg to be part of the display.

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On Friday, May 13, the Handy-Van will be partnering with the Neepawa Legion Auxiliary for a roast beef dinner at the Legion. As well, on Apr. 12, a progressive 50/50 will begin and run until the HandyVan’s annual general meeting on June 22.

After more than 10 years of services as the treasurer and bookkeeper, Judy Elgert has stepped down from her role. She will officially complete her role on the HandyVan committee on Apr. 12.

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press The plan to build a new bridge for Park Lake has taken a huge step forward. Neepawa Town Council has approved the bid of Minty’s Moving Ltd., based out of Onanole, for the construction job. Their bid, which was around $1,181,000, plus GST, was the lowest of four bids the Town received for the project. The build is required as the old Park Lake bridge was damaged due to the 2020 flood.

Councilor reports Marijka Kostenchuk informed council that due to the financial burden it is dealing with, as of Apr. 1, the usage cost for the Neepawa & District Handy-Van on out of town trips will increase from 65 cents to 75 cents per kilometre. Meanwhile, the rate for the bus will go from $1.10 to $1.25. The driver’s fee will remain the same at $16 for out of town trips.

For in town trips, the cost will increase from $4 to $5. While that is a notable increase, it still compares quite favour-

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ably to similar services in Carberry and Minnedosa, which are both listed at $6 per trip. The reason for the increases are related to increased costs for repairs and

fuel. As for mask use on the handy-van, it will continue to follow the public health guidelines. Currently, mask use is recommended, but not required.

Correspondence Canadian Heritage has contacted the Town of Neepawa regarding a request for funding through the Celebrate Canada grant. The Town was eligible for and has received support for the purchase of fireworks.

The Town also received a letter from a concerned citizen regarding the speed limit on Davidson Street. The correspondent expressed worry regarding the speed of vehicles from the park and/or pool. They asked if speed bumps could be considered as an option to control drivers who do not follow the required limits.

Liberal and NDP MP Mazier opens office agreement may lead to in Neepawa nation-wide pharmacare

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By Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press On Tuesday, Mar. 22, Prime Minister Trudeau announced that Liberals and New Democrats have reached an agreement that would see the NDP support Trudeau’s minority government through to 2025. The deal is dubbed as a “confidence and supply” agreement effective i m med iately, Tr udeau said Tuesday.

Trudeau said the deal would focus on issues on which the parties agree, rather than disagree, including action on dental care, pharmacare, climate change, housing and paid sick leave.

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interviewed area pharmacists about what a national pharmacare plan might do. Heather Todoruk, of Harris Pharmacy in Neepawa, said that currently, “Each province has its own plan based a deductible that is based on income.

Lower income people have a lower deductible and higher income a higher one. In Ontario, anyone over 65 get s pi l ls for free.” Todoruk explained that a person’s income is verified through Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) by Manitoba’s pharmacare plan. If a person doesn’t file income tax, they don’t get pharmacare assistance. Todoruk noted that prescription drugs have to be sold at their cost

and pharmacies can only charge a dispensing fee.

Nelson Jackson, of Neepawa Phar macy, sa id, “Manitoba has a ver y good plan and I would worry that a federal plan might not be as good as the Manitoba one.” Jackson said he wouldn’t want to see a lowering of benefits for Manitobans.

Gary Pomeroy, of Super Thrifty in Rivers, said, “Since health care has been under prov incial control, I think that it will be a very large task to implement a national pharmacare program that will serve all provinces and territories equally. I hope that pharmacies will be involved in all decisions associated with the process.”

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Dan Mazier, MP for Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa, officially opened his new office on Friday, Mar. 18. He noted that the new location, at 41 Main St. East in Neepawa, is more accessible for more of his southern constituents than the former office in Minnedosa.

“This is the fastest growing community in the riding.

And it was better to serve the southeastern part of the riding, as well, we’re closer to Austin, McGregor, Rossendale [which is] the southeast corner. So that’s why we came over here, it’s just positioned us a lot better,” Mazier explained.

He noted that when the latest federal election took place, it allowed them to “reset” their operations, in

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Member of Parliament Dan Mazier was busy on Friday, Mar. 18, greeting people who stopped in to see his new constituency office. The office is located at 41 Main St. East in Neepawa, and was chosen due to its accessibility for more southern consituents.

a way, which was when they re-evaluated their southern location. The northern office is still in Dauphin.

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Irrigation upgrades needed for Neepawa Golf & Country Club

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press The Neepawa Golf & Country Club (NGCC) is planning for a major upgrade to their facilities, in the form of a new irrigation system for their older nine holes.

Mark Kerkow ich, grounds superintendent for NGCC, noted that the old nine has an irrigation system dating back to the 1970s or ‘80s, so it is definitely time for an upgrade. “It’s just become very labour intensive,” Kerkowich said of the old system. “Most newer irrigation systems you can run from your phone and run things overnight, golfers never have to see a sprinkler head on. But the way ours works, we need a full time person running around and doing all the manual watering, just because it is that primitive.”

Currently, they are in the planning stages of the project, getting drawings made up for the new system, which will then go out to tender. Kerkowich said that the new system and installation could cost anywhere from $500,000 to $750,000, depending on the many variables involved. “It is a pretty big expense, but there’s a lot of stuff to go into it,” he stated.

In terms of a timeline on when the physical work will get done, Kerkowich

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estimated that installation will most likely happen by fall of next year. “I think we’d be lucky to get started this fall. Just because there would be a lot of planning to do and then you’ve got to line up installers and make sure you have the materials on site. So we’re probably looking more towards the fall of 2023,” he explained.

NGCC has a few options in mind to help cover the cost of the hefty price tag.

“We have, in the past, applied for grants and we’ll continue to do that. And then fundraising will start at some capacity,” Kerkowich shared. “I don’t think we know exactly what route we’ll go for fundraising, but certainly, we’ll be going down that

road once we have all the exact numbers and know what it’s going to cost.”

While it will be a very significant investment for the course, Kerkowich explained that it will save them money in the long run. “There’ll be lots of

power savings and costs and water savings– and labour savings is the biggest one,” he stated, adding that it will also save them the costs of repairs, as the older system continually needs more and more maintenance as it ages.

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here have been numerous calls for the Manitoba government to launch a review of how the COVID-19 pandemic was handled.

The calls are well founded. Over 1,700 people died in Manitoba, the majority of whom were care home residents and people with compromised health. The economy was severely hampered. Schools and students’ lives were disrupted. Social networking was placed in disarray or disappeared entirely for many people. Both the federal and provincial governments spent hundreds of millions of dollars to try and fend off the multiple effects of C-19. The huge flow of money was used to help businesses, individuals and, of course, to actually fight C-19.

As C-19 appears to be diminishing, it’s time to take a very serious look at what went wrong, what worked and, maybe most important, what efforts were of little value, or useless? Or, at worst, harmful.

The tragedy of the care homes showed us that care homes aren’t funded adequately and that there were some rules that didn’t make sense. In the early stages of C-19, for example, care home workers and visitors had to have their temperatures taken. That made sense. Then the clamp downs began and visitors were banned, even when the visitors were family members and volunteers that were essential to maintaining the well-being of residents. Countless care home residents died from loneliness, neglect that could have been addressed by volunteers and loved ones. Loved ones and volunteers were basically banned from care homes and hospitals. That meant that there often wasn’t someone to offer a glass of water or to help feed residents between meal times. Some care homes had fatality rates as high as one in three residents. With all those factors in mind, there should be a report on care homes, at least. If a report has neepawa

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Right in the Centre Ken Waddell been done on all care homes, it hasn’t been made public. The public needs to know, to be re-assured that the harsh lessons of C-19 won’t have to be relearned over and over again.

An inquiry should be conducted, but not by a high-priced outside consultant.

God knows, we have had enough of those over the years on various topics.

The people who are actually at the front lines, the health care leaders are capable of contributing a report. In fact, they are obliged to do so. They are also, along with all the workers at all levels in the health care system, best equipped to know what’s going on.

They were there at the front line and saw the devastation.

Let me illustrate with a story my father told me from WWII. In the summer of 1940, at age 32, he joined the Royal Winnipeg Rifles. He trained at Shilo and one day, he and his fellow soldiers were being instructed in trench warfare, a practise that saw extensive and deadly use in WWI. The instructor of the day was telling the troops that if an enemy plane flew by, that the soldiers should try to shoot it down. After the session was over, an older soldier, who had actually fought in the trenches in WWI, took the “boys” aside and told them to ignore the instructions. He said if an enemy plane came over and they fired at it, it would only reveal their position more clearly and the pilot could circle back and strafe the trenches, possibly killing or wounding many soldiers. He said to ignore the

plane and report its position to headquarters so a plane might be sent out to hunt down the enemy fighter plane.

The advice makes sense and applies to our health care system. It’s the people who have been in the trenches who can best determine what went right and what went wrong. The public deserve to know and I am certain every health care worker would like to have their say. It’s the least we can do for health care to make sure that none of our elderly and compromised have died in vain. There’s 1,700 reasons to have an inquiry.

On the economic side, we need an inquiry too. Did masks work or not? Did hand washing and social distancing work? Did business lockdowns work?

Some may have, but small stores had to shut down and that made no sense.

Most had, and still have, low volumes of customers. Large stores opened, but at half capacity. Why not small stores too? Some stores had to rope or curtain off certain “non-essential” items. That made no sense at all.

Whether the Manitoba government has the sense to do an inquiry remains to be seen. They have done some really good things, but there were tons of errors too.

Now is the time for an inquiry before we face another pandemic as unprepared as we were for the last one.

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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ith the passing of every member of my extended families, I feel that I move one rung up life’s ladder. I can’t say that it’s lonely at the top, for I am well loved and am blessed with friendships and acquaintances that I cherish. I can’t say that it’s like waiting at a station or bus stop, anticipating or dreading the arrival of my carriage. The view is simply different.

Growing up– well, let’s say in my early years, for there are days I fake being grown up– in my early years, I knew and loved two complete sets of grandparents, and one set of great grandparents. There are strong family traits in me that I can attribute to the Toews side, the Groening side and the Born side.

My mother was one of 12, all of them marrying and having children, gracing me with 45 first cousins on my maternal side. All of that generation of aunts and uncles have died. Their stories live on! For we are an eccentric, creative strain.

My father was one of six, and none of the second generation got to meet our Uncle Bill, for he died in a tragic farm accident at the age of 15. His stories, too, live on. On my paternal side, I am thankful to have two aunts and one uncle who are still mostly well in body, mind and spirit! I cherish the calls and notes, holding on to family. I cherish the legacy of thirst for knowledge and faith. Some of my generation have lost children, and now we are losing cousins and partners.

My generation are the elders…

Growing up– again I use the term loosely– in a small farming community, the adults were all role models, and we as children knew that each and every one of them deserved our respect, we were accountable. The close-knit group celebrated birthdays together, shared in chicken and pig killing bees, and cared for one another.

Back in the ‘50s, one didn’t hop in the car and drive 50 miles to visit family willy-nilly, the community became our family. A walk through the Graysville Mennonite Church cemetery allows me to continue to honour so many who inf luenced my life. There are some of us left!

I have three sisters. I have ‘brothers’, boys who I grew up with, who accepted me and are now old men! I pay homage to a special brother, Bill, one who will slip me the high card I need in a game, one who remembers my parents with fondness, and one who, when realising I had never been to a casino, felt honoured to take me– for a brother should take his little sister to such an establishment! Oh, he has sisters aplenty, but I still share the title!

Looking up, I see a mighty host cheering us on, looking down, I see a mighty host depending on us for our prayers, caring and guidance. Looking around, I see that I have it very good. The ladder stretches ever higher, the view allowing me more introspection and ref lection.

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any years ago, I came across this def inition of power. “The amount of power you have,” the definition says, “is measured by the number of people who jump when you say ‘Jump!’ and who, while jumping, ask ‘How high do you want me to go?’” A better definition goes something like this: “Power is measured by the ability of an object or a person to control the actions of the objects or people around it.”

Consider nature’s power and fury. Heavy rains, tornados, floods, avalanches, mudslides, or earthquakes.

We look at the property damage and loss of life sustained by the victims of these natural disasters, and we think: “Now, that’s power.”

We make the same observation when, while out for a drive in the country, we see a huge 4-wheel drive tractor pulling 60 or more feet of air seeder. Now, that’s power.

We may see a long train emerging from the Minnedosa valley. Its 150-200 cars are being propelled by four

his Creator and the sooner the better. It made me think about the time we still have on this earth and enjoy each day to the utmost. We do not know what tomorrow brings.

Jesus tells us in Matthew 6:34, “Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.” And we learn in James 4:14, “You do not know what will bring tomorrow.” Enjoy each day with a thankful heart.

Neil Strohschein locomotives– two in front pulling, one in the middle helping and one in the rear pushing. Thanks to those engines, a train weighing thousands of tons can make that climb quite easily. Now, that’s power.

A fully loaded Airbus A-380 is propelled down a runway at London’s Heathrow Airport. Thanks to the thrust they generate, the plane reaches the required take off speed before it reaches the end of the runway and is soon in the air.

Now, that’s power.

But when we look at powerful people, we aren’t as impressed by their use of power as we are with the power of a tractor, a locomotive, or a jet engine.

We know of world leaders who, with one stroke of a pen, have increased taxes and spent billions of dollars

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little tree waiting to invade the bird feeder.

I thought back about the place we had just been. It was so good to see my old friend back again. He must be way up in his nineties and did not look well. I had missed him for a few weeks.

He looked very uncomfortable and waved his arms to tell how hard it was to get old and so uncomfortable. I do not think he cared about the sunshine and the blue sky, but he was ready to meet

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hen we came home from our visit to the longterm facility, it felt like spring outside. A beautiful blue sky and the sun was brightly shining. When we got to the highway, it felt to keep on driving into the far distance.

on public works, subsidies, or foreign aid. Some have used their power to grant special privileges to some of their country’s citizens while limiting or removing altogether the privileges of others. World leaders have incredible power over millions of people. But they do not always use that power to serve others in love.

It’s always sad to see people who have the potential to do good and help others suddenly become tyrannical predators who use their power to dominate, control and abuse groups of people for whom they should show the highest degree of love and care. But let’s not be too hard on them. The power to do good exists in all of us. So does the power to do evil.

All tyrants share a common character trait. They

can control everything and everyone around them.

But they cannot control themselves. They crave more control over their opponents, more possessions, and more perks. Self-love becomes the driving force in their lives. Instant gratification becomes their goal. If people will not give them what they demand, they will take it by force– richly rewarding those who help them, ruthlessly punishing those who do not, and showing total disregard for any protests or sanctions from the international community.

How do we keep from becoming like these tyrants?

We do so by submitting ourselves to God’s authority and asking him to fill us with the love that he has for his creation and its people.

Then, we allow that love to flow through us to make us agents of healing and reconciliation in our world.

The power of love– God’s love flowing through us to others– is greater than anything else in all creation. Its effects will last forever. Now, that’s power.

When I came home, one of my neighbours was already taking in the sunshine on his deck. I got my chair out of the garage, tied the dog up on the deck and just inhaled the warm weather, even though it was only +15° on the thermometer. I noticed the chickadees in my

Thumbs up, thumbs down A big thumbs down to the negativity and anger of Mr. Waddell’s weekly editorials.

Is being a Liberal basher or a “Negative Nelly” a result of nature, nurture or both?

When you espouse and support hateful or demeaning words, does that absolve you of the division you create or perpetuate? Can you never find anything redeeming in the current federal government’s tone and tenure? Is the glass always half empty in your world? Kind of sad. Kind of a downer.

Put downs are easy. Thoughtful, balanced conversation requires some humility and introspection.

R. Bjarnason Carberry, MB Editor’s note: The comments in question were quoted from retired judge Brian Giesbrecht and were duly noted as such. -KW

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Is now the time?

The following is a poem about Russia’s war on Ukraine, written by one of our readers: Spirit looks down at the earth and just shakes his head.

As if speaking to a child, “what have I taught you?” he said.

Hate, fear, war and greed, are not going to help in this time of need.

The people, the animals and the trees, are all pleading peace, why can’t you take heed?

Love is the answer, the question’s not why, “The time is now!” Spirit cries.

I have shown you how to love and forgive, When will you choose that way to live?

I have sent down messengers time and again, When will you ever take it all in?

When will your consciousness come to a point, That you know power is not yours to exploit?

Peace hope and love is all that there is, I hope that now is the time to forgive.

Sherry Lynn, Waldersee, MB

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People of Chinese origin have been continuously present in British Columbia since the 1858 Fraser River gold rush, arriving at a time when men where needed for back breaking work. The gold rush was basically over by 1865, leaving many men out of work.

Hostility was directed against the Chinese because they were willing to work for less pay.

When British Columbia agreed to join Confederation in 1871, one of its conditions was that the Dominion government build a railway linking British Columbia with eastern Canada within 10 years. British Columbia wanted British immigrants to work; however, Sir John A. Macdonald insisted the project cut costs by employing Chinese workers to build the railway. He told Parliament: “It is simply a question of alternatives: either you must have this labour or you can’t have the railway.” As well as being paid less, Chinese workers were given the most back-breaking and dangerous work to do. They cleared and graded the railway’s roadbed. They blasted tunnels through the rock and many died as a result of the dangerous work, of the cold and of malnutrition.

They risked their lives to help build Canada’s railway in the 1880s.

As soon as the work was done, Canada wanted no more immigration from China.

The government of Canada passed The Chinese Immigration Act in 1885, levying a “Head Tax” of $50 on any Chinese coming to Canada. The tax was increased to $100 in 1901 and again to $500 in 1903. At that time, being Chinese in Canada meant that they had to endure the hardship of separation from their family members in China as the cost to bring them out was too much. So most spent their lives as bachelors, most never reconnecting with wives, mothers or children before they died. The repeal of the Chinese Immigration Act of 1947 came too late for many of these men and their families.

The best option of economic success was to own your own business. Many moved east to the prairies, where it was a slightly less hostile environment. By the 1920s, virtually every town of any size in Canada had a Chinese restaurant or laundry. It did not cost much to start a laundry. A space, a stove to heat water and dry the clothes, lots of starch, a good iron and the ability to work hard and long hours.

In the era of the first Chinese-Canadian restaurants, Chinese food was unheard of.

They served food such as roast beef, steaks, mashed potatoes and apple pie. In many small towns and villages, the Chinese café owner would be the only person of Chinese descent living there. Later, after the Second World War, these restaurants adapted Chinese recipes for western tastes and available ingredients. In Neepawa, the first Chinese residents arrived in 1907 and opened a laundry. One of Neepawa’s most recognized community members of Chinese descent was Frank Lee, who owned the Bamboo restaurant. Frank was a generous person who supported a multitude of community projects including the Hospital Aid Society. The Chinese people in Canada persevered despite the hardships and played an important part of Canada’s multicultural society, with their own cultural identities.

Slivered almonds lend the final touch to this easy stir-fry recipe pairing chicken with assorted vegetables. Serve it with cooked rice to complete the meal.

Almond chicken 2 Tbsp. oil 2 cups snow peas 6-7 pieces of boneless chicken thighs or 1/2 cup slivered almonds 2-3 chicken breasts 1/4 cup sliced green onions 1 Tbsp. oil 1 small onion, sliced Sauce: 2 sticks of celery, sliced on 1/2 cup chicken broth the diagonal 3 Tbsp. soy sauce 1 carrot, sliced on the diagonal 1/2 tsp. Chinese five spice 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp. sesame oil 1 tsp. minced ginger 1 Tbsp. brown sugar 1 red pepper, largely diced 1 Tbsp. cornstarch Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces. In a wok on medium high heat, add the 2 Tbsp. oil. Add the chicken pieces and stir fry. Stir fry for 4-5 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from pan. Wipe out the wok. Add the 1 Tbsp. of oil and add the onion and celery and cook for several minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, red pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add the snow peas and add back the chicken.

Whisk together all the sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and add to the wok. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce just thickens.

Place in a serving bowl and sprinkle almonds and Optometrist green onions on top. Serve with rice or noodles.

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Spruce Plains RCMP report

By Cpl. Jacob Stanton Spruce Plains RCMP During the week of Mar. 14 to Mar. 20, Spruce Plains RCMP dealt with 38 police activities.

Mar. 14: RCMP responded to a residential alarm in the RM of Rosedale. While on route, the alarm was cancelled by the property rep.

Mar. 15: RCMP responded to a report of a stolen dog in Rapid City. The dog was located shortly after, walking down the street and was returned to the owners.

Police received reports of hit and runs that occurred in Neepawa and Plumas. There was insufficient evidence to proceed further with both matters.

Mar. 16: RCMP were dispatched to an abandoned 911 call in the Municipality of Harrison Park. Police spoke with a resident of the property who stated everything was fine and that there was no emergency.

Police attended the property to ensure all was well and found no cause for concern. Police responded to a report of historic harassment in Neepawa. There was insuf f icient evidence to proceed further with charges, but all parties were spoken to and warned of their actions.

Mar. 17: RCMP received a report of fraud in Plumas, where an individual sold an item on Facebook Marketplace but never received the funds from the buyer.

Multiple attempts were made by police to get in contact with the complainant, but were unsuccessful so the matter was concluded. Police responded to a report of an individual not complying with a court order in Minnedosa. After investigation, it was determined no breach had occurred and the complaint was unfounded.

Mar. 18: RCMP responded to a com-

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mercial alarm in Minnedosa. Police attended and learned the building cleaner had accidentally set off the alarm. There were no further concerns. Police conducted various proactive traffic enforcement and engaged with several motorists.

Mar. 19: RCMP received a report of shoplifters at a business in Neepawa; the matter is still under investigation. Police responded to a report of a stolen truck in Minnedosa. The truck was found the next day, undamaged. There was insufficient evidence to proceed further. Police were dispatched to an abandoned 911 call coming from a commercial property in Glenella.

Police attended and found the building to be secure with no signs of concern.

Mar. 20: RCMP conducted various proactive traffic enforcement, engaging with several motorists.

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Looking Back 1982: Volunteer builds displays for BP Museum

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By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

110 years ago, Friday, March 29, 1912 J o h n We m y s s , a s Grandmaster of Manitoba, went to Shoal Lake on Wednesday to attend the opening of the Masonic Lodge there.

100 years ago, Friday, March 24, 1922 Mrs. J. W. Pattison received the sad intelligence that her nephew, Charles D. Mackintosh, died in England recent ly, the result of pneumonia. He visited here some years ago and was then manager of the Canadian Bank of Commerce in New York City.

90 years ago, Tuesday, March 22, 1932 Miss Nona Brown, nurse in training at the Children’s Hospital, Winnipeg, arrived home from the city on Saturday to recuperate after her operation for appendicitis.

Dr. W. A. Howden has completed his work at the Clear Lake camps. He wishes to announce that he will now be able to devote all his time to his medical practice and the fitting of glasses.

80 years ago, Thursday, March 26, 1942 The sudden passing of a former Neepawa resident in the person of Mrs. Vincent Piett, beloved wife of Vincent Piett, occurred at her home in Pipestone, Tuesday, Mar. 17…

Born at Elm Creek in 1907, Annie Thompson married Vincent Piett in 1926. Following their m a r r i a g e t he you n g couple made their home at Neepawa, later at Bede, Man., then they moved to Pipestone. Mr. Piett is an agent for the United Grain Grower’s elevator.

70 years ago, Thursday, March 27, 1952 Birnie: A unanimous vote to amalgamate with t he R id ing Mountain congregation was recorded at a meeting held after the

service Sunday morning.

Montreal: Jacqueline Cochran, who climbed from a successful beauty parlor job to become one of the world’s outstanding woman fliers, believed that “anything a man can do a woman can do better”.

Miss Cochran was the only civilian woman to win the distinguished service medal for her exploits in the Second World War. In 1983 she topped all pilots, men and women, to win the Bendix air race from Burbank, California, to Cleveland, Ohio.

In wartime she f lew bomber planes across the Atlantic. Since then she has flown fighter planes and jets.

60 years ago, Tuesday, March 20, 1962 Kem Frampton was a weekend visitor in Winnipeg where he attended the Canadian Legion Track and Field Meet and the Sunday hockey play-off between Brandon Wheat Kings and Winnipeg Monarchs.

Head table guests at the Eastern Star banquet Thursday included Worthy Grand Matron Mrs. Violet Olson of Lundar, Worthy Grand Patron Edward R. R. Mills of Stony Mountain and local officers Worthy M at ron M r s. R achel Montgomery and Worthy Patron James Cork.

50 years ago, Thursday, May 25, 1972 Workmen were rolling out miles of plastic pipe in preparation for the artificial ice at the Yellowhead Centre. Each roll has 200 feet of pipe reaching the full length of the ice surface and the pipes are four inches apart. These will be covered with concrete and a coolant circulated through them.

Note: The coolant that was to be used was freon gas.

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on all winter with volunteer helpers.

Now, most of the work will be the unpacking and setting up of displays.

“I think people will be very surprised when they see what an excellent job has been done with the building and the displays,” she said.

Some rooms have been refashioned by workers to look like the inside of pioneer buildings– a store and post office, an early home, a church.

The museum board hopes to devote one room to artifacts from the CNR. Eventually, the outside of the former CNR station will be restored, she said.

30 years ago, Tuesday, March 24, 1992 Jennifer Hart won the prestigious Lions’ Rosebowl in the annual Neepawa and District Fine Arts Festival last week.

Amaranth: Elsie Baker, of Portage, celebrated her 80th birthday on Mar. 15 with a come and go tea at the senior complex in Portage. Attending from here were Clarence and Darlene Dumanski and Della Dumanski.

20 years ago, Monday, March 25, 2002 R id ing Mounta in National Park was identified as one of Canada’s 10 most endangered, in a list

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Roy Birnie, a volunteer worker who spent nearly every day for two months around this time in 1982 doing construction inside the Beautiful Plains Museum, calculates some measurments. Pictured in the Mar. 25, 1982 edition of the Neepawa Press, he was working on the pioneer store and post office display.

compiled by the Canadian Nature Federation.

Federat ion manager Christie Spence said Riding Mountainistheonlynational park totally surrounded by development…

Spence said although there is little development inside the park, adjacent land is either being farmed or logged. She said that limits the roaming activities of area wildlife.

Another problem, she said, is that diseased elk often leave the park’s boundaries to feed on hay bales farmers leave.

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is accepting grant applications from area community organizations due by April 7th, 2022. Application forms are available on request by emailing biggrassfoundation@outlook.com Please email completed applications or forward with any necessary attachments to: Box 497 Gladstone, MB. R0J 0T0 The Board of the Big Grass Community Foundation Inc would like to express thanks to donors from last year and previous years for their generous support. These donations have been invested so that a percentage of the earnings can be granted annually back into the four communities of Plumas, Langruth, Gladstone, and Westbourne, Additional grants as scholarships and bursaries assist students graduating from WMCI, the area collegiate.

In addition to the four Community Funds, the Foundation acknowledges the local benefit from the following ‘named funds’ honoring individuals, families, corporations, and organizations.

These special funds contribute significantly to the grant recipients listed further below: Agrium Fund • Murray McClure Fund Patty Ferguson Fund • Roy McConnell Fund Gladstone Cemetery Fund • David Smith Family Memorial Fund Langruth Legion Fund • Arthur and Elma Sneesby Fund Ken & Helen McCaskill Fund • Stride Credit Union Fund

Recipients for 2021 Annual Big Grass Foundation Inc grants are as follows:

Westbourne - Longburn Community Club • $1,000 Langruth Recreational Committee • $1,000 Lakeview Children’s Center – CFAN • $350 Gladstone Agricultural Society for Sound Booth Repairs • $2,500 Gladstone Cemetery • $785 Four Langruth Area Cemeteries • $1,547 Plumas Pirates for Bench Repair • $1,000 Plumas Curling Club • $400 Gladstone Golf & Country Club • $2,000 Plumas Community Garden • $200 Gladstone Area Food Bank • $500 Victoria Quilts • $200 Pine Creek School Division for Breakfast Program • $500 Gladstone Area Senior Support Program • $700 Langruth Legion Scholarship for WMCI grad • $400 Langruth Bursary for WMCI grad • $400 Big Grass Bursary for WMCI grad • $400

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Langford Recreational Trails Gladstone history: hosts winter wedding 1949-50 senior hockey team Submitted Langford Rec. Trails This winter has been unforgettable in terms of cold and snow but it will also be unforgettable to one couple who chose to have a winter wedding in a spot close to both their hearts. For Shane and Monica Brown of Gladstone one of their most favourite spots is a huge lone oak tree located on a hill surrounded by Little Bluestem prairie grass on Trail 1E in the Langford Recreational Trails. The pair and their dog are frequent hikers on the trails and what could be more natural than to have their wedding under Monica’s favourite tree, on the trail where they had their first hike together, no matter how cold or how much snow?

The trail itself had been packed for snowshoeing, but the day before the wedding, the snow was packed around the tree, a little food colouring misting a heart shape in the snow, and mother nature took care of the rest. On Sunday, Mar. 13, under beautiful blue skies Mon-

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Pictured is Gladstone’s senior hockey team for the 1949-1950 season. It was the second season for a covered rink in Gladstone since 1923 and everybody in town and surrounding districts were taking advantage of it. In the back row are: John Schramm, Robt. McCrae, Wm. Remple (of Plumas), Ian Bell, Earl Clayton, Bob Otto, Jim Meikle and Jack Kinley. Kneeling are: Dick Graham, Doug Burch, Larry McLean, Walter Moscrip, Bert Rennie and Norm Mayor.

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Shane and Monica Brown, along with their dog, posed for a photo commemorating their Mar. 13 wedding.

ica and Shane, along with approximately six carloads of guests, snowshoed to the oak tree to take their wedding vows in their magical setting.

Thank you Monica and Shane for sharing your day and special memories with those of us who also think the trails are magical and special in all seasons.

Hog sector making strides for small-town Manitoba Submitted Manitoba Pork Over 14,000 skilled Manitobans depend on the hog sector for their livelihood, including the compassionate people who take care of the pigs in the barns. Each hog sector job helps sustain up to five jobs in related sectors.

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Minnedosa Chamber of Commerce AGM

By Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press

After two long years where face-to-face meetings have been rare, the Minnedosa Chamber of Commerce held a successful annual general meeting (AGM) on Mar. 16. Addressing the group, Manitoba Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Chuck Davidson said, “This morning was the f irst meeting I addressed [in Headingly] and tonight here in Minnedosa is only the second one in a long time.”

Steve Robson, outgoing M i n ne d o s a C h a mb er chair, reviewed the year’s events. “I think we had a successful year, in spite of all the restrictions.” The Minnedosa Chamber’s emphasis was on Shop Local initiatives and events included a parade, a one day Fun Fest and street market. “We look forward to including and partnering again with local groups for events in the coming year,” noted Robson.

The Chamber’s finances took a bit of a hit in 2021 with a loss of $6,094, but the bank balance was still in good shape showing a cash asset balance of just over $24,000. It was noted that the Chamber was unable to hold the annual ag barbecue fundraiser, but the scholarships were still paid out.

About 20 people att e n d e d t he e v e nt a t the Minnedosa United Church and enjoyed a full table of snacks and refreshments.

In his presentat ion,

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The Minnedosa Chamber of Commerce held a successful AGM on Mar. 16. Pictured from left to right are: Magen Swift (Chamber vice chair), Steve Robson (past chair), Callie Medrikis (treasurer), Pat Skatch (mayor of Minnedosa), Lisa Bilcowski (chamber coordinator) and Meaghan Cann (chair).

Dav idson thanked the Chamber members for

their support for the Manitoba Chamber and for

local businesses. Davidson noted that when the C OV I D -19 s hutdow n took place two years ago, there was a fear among the Manitoba Chamber board that they might have to lay

off staff and shut down.

“Instead, we pivoted and held Zoom meetings and events. Then we started to approach government for the much needed assistance for businesses.

We received money from the province to distribute to businesses in need.We became a hub of COVID information for Manitoba businesses.”

The Chamber advocated with government for higher wage subsidies, as Davidson explained, “The initial offer from government was not nearly enough to help businesses shut down by the health regulations.” The Chamber was responsible for distributing $50 million in aid to businesses who otherwise might have had to close permanently. “I have never been prouder of the Chamber than I am today,” said Davidson.

The Minnedosa Chamber held an election of of f icers of the board: Past chair Steve Robson, chair Megan Cann, vicechair Megan Swift, treasurer Callie Mendrikis.

The Secretary position is vacant but those duties have been done and will continue to be done by Lisa Bilcowski, Chamber Coordinator.The Minnedosa Chamber has 120 members.

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Chuck Davidson, president and CEO of Manitoba Chamber of Commerce.

Kelwood farmers’ markets starting up for a third season

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press Farmers’ market season is starting early in Kelwood this year. This Saturday, Mar. 26 will be the first of their spring market series, taking place inside the Kelwood School building from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Kalee Mund, owner of the Kelwood Barn and organizer of the market, noted that there will be four dates for the spring market, before starting up the regular summer markets in June. The other weeks

are Apr. 16, May 7 and May 21. All the spring events will take place in the school, with plans to hold the summer market outside the Barn, as in previous years.

This year, their markets will feature between 15 and 20 vendors on a regular basis. They will be offering everything from baked goods, to woodworking, to clothing, canned goods, f lowers, meats and produce, jewelry, candles and more.

Mund added that they are looking into partnering with Harvest Sun Music Festival to arrange some entertainment, as well, but that is yet to be confirmed.

Stride’s AGM will be held virtually at 7pm on Wednesday, April 13, 2022.

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Golf Club hosts its AGM on Tuesday, Mar. 15

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press There was some very good news to be heard at the Neepawa Golf & Country Club’s (NGCC) annual general meeting on Tuesday, Mar. 15. For the first time in 26 months, an in-person meeting was able to be held at the Neepawa Curling Club. Around 25 club members gathered to hear how the club is faring as it in heads into the 2022 golf season.

B o a r d pr e s id e nt Warren McLeod noted that, while the past two years have been tough, NGCC came through it okay. The Club has had its difficulties, due to the combination of uncertainty with COVID-19 and the 2020 Canada Day f looding. Fortunately, McLeod noted it appears as though they have gotten through the worst of it.

Positive turnaround in the financials Craig Johnston reviewed the financial statements for the fiscal year-end. He stated that the numbers, which were tabulated through Kinley Thomson, were looking very positive.

The total revenue for 2021 was $835,309, an increase of $275,494 from the previous year. Expenses, meanwhile, dropped from $656,002 to $571,872.

Those combined results meant the NGCC saw a net income for the year of $258,504.

Johnston noted that’s an impressive turnaround from 2020, which had a $96,187 net loss. He added that even when the funding received for f lood relief ($171,061) is removed from the 2021 revenue list, the golf course still had a net income $87,443, and a year-over-year turnaround of just over $182,000.

Report from the General manager General manager and CPGA head golf professional Landon Cameron was next to speak. He reported that a combined 22,000 rounds of golf were played on the course in 2021, making it one of the busiest seasons during his tenure.

As well, the restaurant was profitable, though they still need to find staff to operate the kitchen for 2022.

Club membership has remained relatively consistent at 265.

Cameron added that the 2022 golf season could be off to a slow start due to the accumulation of signif icant snowfall on the ground.

As well, he acknowledged Mark Kerkowich for being named the MGSA Superintendent of the Year and commended Mark and his crew for the effort they’ve put in on the course under difficult circumstances.

Superintendent’s report Mark Kerkowich stated there are several projects that will need to be moved forward on in 2022. First will be a tree planting relocation program, which will see between 15 to 20 trees moved to new locations on the course. As well, the constructions of a new deck for the clubhouse will be advancing, which will most likely begin sometime in the fall. The most significant project for the Neepawa Golf & Country Club, however, will be the installation of a new irrigation system (more details on that can be found on Page A3).

As for the current state of the groundskeeping equipment, nine new pieces have been purchased and six older models traded in. The total purchase price from Enns Bros was $298,800.

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The Neepawa Figure Skating Club (NFSC) held their year-end show at Neepawa’s Yellowhead Arena on the evening of Mar. 20. At the show, several groovy performances were put on by members of the club to display their progress and skills.

Left: This young gentleman, cool as a cucumber, flashes a smile as he skates on by. Above: This skater displays an unbreakable focus.

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NACI Tigers varsity girls compete at AAA provincials

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press T he Neepawa A rea Collegiate (NACI) Tigers varsity girls basketball team went to the Manitoba High School Athletics Association AAA provincials last weekend. While they weren’t victorious on the court, coach Darren Roe noted it was great for them to be there, as this was the first time NACI made it to provincials since moving up to AAA. “They played hard and it was a great experience for them,” Roe stated. He noted that it was good for the girls to see the calibre of the other teams and what level they can be working towards. The team brought 12 players to provincials and Roe said that all 12 players had a chance to play. He added that it was a good end to a crazy couple

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Pictured, from left: Player of the game in the NACI Tigers’ first game, Brenna McLaughlin; game two’s player of the game, Hazel Posadas; coach Darren Roe and recipient of the HARV Award, Brooklyn Roe.

of years, when they weren’t able to compete half the time due to COVID-19.

The girls played two matches on Mar. 18 and 19.

The first was against Steinbach Christian School, with Steinbach winning 57-35. The top scorers for

Neepawa in that game were Brenna McLaughlin and Sophie Tulab, with nine points each. McLaughlin earned player of the game.

The second game was against Linden Christian School, out of Winnipeg, who won 63-34. McLaugh-

Minnedosa and Boissevain advance to THHL Final

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press This year’s final matchup in the Tiger Hills Hockey League playoffs features a mix of the predictable and the unexpected. The predictable would be in the form of the top seeded Boissevain Border Kings, who after going a perfect 180-0 in the regular season, cruised through the West Division playoff bracket.

The unexpected, however, came out of the East, with the fourth seeded Minnedosa Bombers emerging as the surprise representative for the division.

The Border Kings made it to the championship after defeating the Hartney Blues 3-games-to-0 in the West semi-final, then beating the Virden Oil Kings 3-gamesto 0 in the final.

As for the Bombers, their route to the final was a bit more difficult. First, they got past the MacGregor Wild in a quarter final series, 2-games-to-1.

After that, they outlasted the Cartwright Clippers 3-games-to-2 in the semi-

final. Finally, Minnedosa would best the Gladstone Lakers 3-games-to-2 in the East final.

For the final win in the series that sent Minnedosa to the final, the Bombers ended up having to go to overtime, eventually coming away with a 3-2 win on Sunday, Mar. 20. Shane Jury scored the game and series winner with 2:47 left in OT, to ensure Minnedosa’s place in the championship. Wes Lewis and Kelly Stinson scored the other goals for the Bombers, while Jesse Toth and Jory Geddes each scored for the Gladstone Lakers.

For t he M i n nedosa Bombers, this will be the first time the club has advanced to the THHL Final since the club moved over from the North Central Hockey League back in 2015. Boissevain, however, are the defending league champions, having won the last final to be played back in 2019 over Gladstone. The Border Kings and Neepawa Farmers made it to the 2020 championship, but that series was cancelled due to

the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 2020-21 season was cancelled in its entirety.

The Bombers and Border Kings are scheduled to play their first game of the series in Boissevain on Friday, Mar. 25 at 8:15 pm, followed by a match in Minnedosa on Sunday, Mar. 27 at 6:00 pm. The third game is set to be in Boissevain again on Mar. 30 at 8:00 pm. If needed, they will play game four on Apr. 1 in Minnedosa and game five on Apr. 2 in Boissevain, both with an 8:00 pm start time.

lin was once again a top scorer in the game, with another nine points. Hazel Posadas was player of the game and scored eight points in the match.

Grade 12 student Brooklyn Roe was presented with the HARV Award. A

member from each team at the tournament was recognized with this award, which stands for hustle, attitude, respect and values.

The award was started by the Neelin High School, in honour of its athletes who were gone too soon.

End of the season Earlier this week, the team met up for their last practice of the year. They discussed with the Grade 12 players what they’ve learned and what stood out for them during their time, as well as what the younger players can work on when they come back next season.

The provincials were the last games for the Tigers this season, as well as Roe’s last games as coach. “It’s bittersweet, I’m going to miss it,” Roe said of his time in coaching. He noted that he plans to still be involved in basketball within the community in some way in the future, but not to the extent that he has been for the last 30 plus years. “I always had someone there to coach me, so I wanted to make sure these kids had the same thing,” he shared.

Tiger Hills Hockey League championship history 2021-2022 Champions: Boissevain Border Kings vs. Minnedosa Bombers 2020-2021 Champions: (Season cancelled due to COVID-19) 2019-2020 Champions: Boissevain Border Kings vs. Neepawa Farmers (Finals cancelled due to COVID-19) 2018-2019 Champions: Boissevain Border Kings 3-0 Gladstone Lakers 2017-2018 Champions: Gladstone Lakers 3-1 Killarney Shamrocks 2016-2017 Champions: Killarney Shamrocks 3-0 Carberry Plainsmen 2015-2016 Champions: Killarney Shamrocks 3-1 Carberry Plainsmen 2014-2015 Champions: Deloraine Royals 3-2 Gladstone Lakers 2013-2014 Champions: Deloraine Royals 3-1 Gladstone Lakers 2012-2013 Champions: Souris Elks 3-0 Neepawa Farmers 2011-2012 Champions: Killarney Shamrocks 4-1 Carberry Plainsmen 2010-2011 Champions: Neepawa Farmers 4-0 Carberry Plainsmen 2009-2010 Champions: Swan Lake Cougars 4-0 Pilot Mound Pilots 2008-2009 Champions: Swan Lake Cougars 4-1 Pilot Mound Pilots 2007-2008 Champions: Pilot Mound Pilots 4-3 Gladstone Lakers 2006-2007 Champions: Gladstone Lakers 4-2 Swan Lake Cougars 2005-2006 Champions: Gladstone Lakers 4-0 Killarney Shamrocks 2004-2005 Champions: Pilot Mound Pilots 4-1 Gladstone Lakers 2003-2004 Champions: Pilot Mound Pilots 4-1 Notre Dame Hawks

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Neepawa Titans’ financial season continues on Several upcoming events off the ice will dictate success

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press There is a lot more to defining whether or not the Neepawa Titans had a successful season than just what happens on the ice.

While the coaching and scouting staff have been busy all year, trying to get the most out of their players, the team’s volunteer board of directors have been just as busy trying to get the most from their financial statements.

Titans board president Ken Waddell said that from a cash flow basis, the junior “A” hockey club is a little bit ahead of where they were before COVID-19.

“The level of enthusiasm by [corporate] partners and some of the board members who are working on projects are at a level above where we were pre-COVID,” stated Waddell. “We’re looking forward to the Sports Dinner on Apr. 8 and the Ag Expo, which is on Apr. 7.

Going into the summer, we’re probably looking to do the [Titans Classic Golf Tournament] again. Last year was the first time it had been done in quite some years. These are the types of events away from the ice that are the backbone of keeping a junior “A” hockey club going.”

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the Titans had the fifth best attendance results within the 12-team circuit. In 26 home games, the Titans had 8,072 tickets accounted for, and an average of 310 people per game.

Waddell s a id t he boa r d i s relatively h a p p y with those results, but acknowledged that more can be done to get people into the Yellowhead Arena and supporting the Titans on a game to game basis.

“There has been discussion about [attendance

figures] and we have the time to put some of those plans together. Though the sponsorships and events, like the dinner and Expo, have a larger portion of the bottom line, the attend a nce still has a major impact. Some of the event s we did this past year, such as wing nights helped a little bit. There’s other things we’d like to do, such as bring back intermission activities. I’ve been to a couple other arenas and picked up a few between

period ideas. Events like this, if organized and advertised properly, can bring in a few people who may not attend every single game,” stated Waddell.

The numbers During the last annual general meeting, back in Aug. 2021, the Titans announced that it had made a net profit in 2020/21 of $96,082. That was the first time since 2017 that the organization has been able to post a year-end profit.

That season, however, had been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the last full season played by the team, the organization suffered a net financial loss of $64,083.

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Community profile – Alex and Lynn Christison

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Pictured is the Carberry Plainsmen 13U hockey team, which won bronze at the Provincial B tournament in Killarney. Back row, from left: Colin Knox (coach), Jim Clark (coach), Jamie Smart (coach), Jordan Polasek (head coach). Middle row: Hudsyn Dickson, Alyssa McCallum, Hayden Reynolds, Gage Balciunas, Rylan Sedor, Kevin Elliott, Jack Polasek, Lucy Waldner, Jordan Knox, Brayden Clark. Front Row: Dawson Smart. Missing: Turner Fryer.

By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press • In the provincial JV boys basketball tournament in Birtle, the Carberry Cougars game stars were Alex Prodan, Dylan Hood and Peter Hillman.

• The Carberry 13U hockey team won bronze medals at the Provincial B tourna-

ment in Killarney Mar. 10 to 12. They defeated Gladstone 5-1, Rock Lake 5-1, lost 4-2 to McCreary and then beat Hamiota 3-2 in overtime. Against Hamiota, goalie Dawson Smart was selected as player of the game and Jack Polasek scored the winner. McCreary won the gold medals and had only two goals scored against them in four games.

GCB Wildcats defeat Badgers twice

By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press Two third period goals enabled the GlenboroCarberry-Baldur (GCB) squad to defeat the Sandy Bay Badgers 4-2 in Glenboro Monday, Mar. 14 in the Westman High School Hockey League championships best-of-three series opener.

With two seconds left in the first period, Kylan Aitken tied the game with assists from Peyton Elliot and Dylan Hood. Trey Dickson notched his 44th marker at 15:15 of the second frame, with help from Jaren Waldner (39) and Carson Nakonechny.

Jaren Waldner (30) tallied the winner at 9:50 of the last period and assists

were recorded by linemates Johnny Meyers and Trey Dickson. Griffin Anderson added an insurance goal with 2:37 left in the game and Kylan Aitken (21) and Carson Nakonechny (21) collected assists. D.J. Meloney and Dylan Gabor replied for Sandy Bay, who were outshot 48-23.

Match two The Wildcats downed the host Sandy Bay Badgers 6-4 Tuesday, Mar. 15 to win their quarter final series in straight games.

Trey Dickson and Preston Shearer gave the visitors a 2-1 margin after the first period. Jaren Waldner scored in the second frame, which ended with the game tied 3-3.

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ken and Landon Gudnason dented the twine to provide the margin of victory.

Replying for the Badgers were Reed Houle (2), Joshua Haubrick and Riley McBride.

The championship division was very competitive, but the top four teams won in straight games.

Killarney-Wawanesa (1) over McCreary (8) 3-0 and 5-4, Major Pratt (2) over Dauphin (7) 7-4 in both games, Vincent Massey (3) over Neepawa (6) 4-3 and 4-1.

The Wildcats now meet the Killarney-Wawanesa Raiders in a best-of-three semi-final. Luke Decorby of Major Pratt (Russell) won the scoring title with 50 goals and 51 assists for 101 points.

To have an interview with Alex and Lynn Christison was a pleasure. They hardly need an introduction. Alex, who will be 68 in November, married Lynn, a 19-year-old Winnipeg lady, in 1975. They have two sons, Alan in Carberry, and Cory in Brandon.

Alex was born in Carberry with Dr. McNeill attending.

They live on the farm near Brookdale, which has been in the family since 1934, when grandfather William purchased it.

They are very proud of their two horse Percheron team, which won the Super Team Championship in 2004 at the World Percheron Congress over 22 North American entries. This Percheron team was purchased in 2000 and was used with a single furrow plow to turn the first sod for the Westoba Agricultural Centre of Excellence.

Their farm operation included about 100 black angus cattle. Alex also worked at the Bull Test Station near Douglas.

He has been a 30 year director with the Carberry Agricultural Society and served as their president for 18 years. The local Agricultural Society is the driving force behind Manitoba’s largest small town fair.

Alex and Lynn are wellknown for their wagon and sleigh rides in western Manitoba. He was the rodeo chairman for many years at the Austin Agricultural Fair and provided wagon rides for several dignitaries, including the premier and the lieutenant governor. Children in Carberry, MacGregor, Kelwood, Rossburn and Riding Mountain National Park have enjoyed the excitement of a wagon or sleigh ride.

Recently, Alex has overcome several health issues at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg. In 2015, he was diagnosed with a tumour on his pituitary gland, which turned out to be benign. In 2020, he had bleeding in the right side of his brain, which had to be cauterized.

As recently as Feb. 22, 2022, Alex was only the seventh person in Manitoba to receive a watchman implant

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from Dr. Kass in a successful surgery. Stints were added to the right side and he was removed from blood thinners. His next visit to the St. Boniface Hospital is in April 2022.

Alex and Lynn are very supportive of moving the Round House from the fairgrounds to a site near the Museum so that it will have a much greater community use than the current three days during the Carberry Fair.

“It could house such projects as a history of the potato industry and the history of the potato processing plant, among others,” Alex stated. Only one other town, Minnedosa, has such a building. The Round House, which was

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Classifieds Obituary Hilda Edna (Mikkelsen) McDonald

It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of Hilda Edna (Mikkelsen) McDonald on March 18, 2022.

Hilda was born August 1, 1920 at Ingelow, Manitoba; one of eight children born to Sophus and Maria (Mason) Mikkelsen. Hilda received her education at Ingelow and Brookdale schools. She went on to Normal School for her teaching certificate.

In 1940, Hilda married Eldon Armstrong McDonald.

Eldon was in the services and they lived in Truro, N.S. before returning to live in Winnipeg in 1941. In 1946, they moved to the McDonald farm at Brookdale. They operated a dairy farm for many years, until retiring to Carberry in 1995. Hilda and Eldon raised four children: Carole (Ed) Reilly, Lonnie (Alex) Whitmore, Connor (Bonnie) McDonald, and Lorna (Brian) Plumb.

Hilda is survived by fourteen grandchildren: Chris (Daryl), Sandie (Allan), Jay (Amanda), Arlene, Karli (Ron), Erika (Glenn), Diana (Todd), Devin, Tara (Rob), Kelli (Dean), Steven (Kelsey), Danny (Nicole), David (Nicolle), and Faye (Alain), as well as seventeen greatgrandchildren.

Hilda enjoyed many activities over the years. Knitting and crocheting were two of her greatest pleasures. All of her family and many friends benefitted. Afghans, toques, scarves, slippers, mittens – even dish cloths could be found in the homes of everyone she knew and loved.

Many of her grandchildren’s fondest memories are of sitting and learning to knit “like Grandma does”. A skill they still enjoy today. Hilda and Eldon were active in square dancing and followed the harness racing circuit.

Hilda also enjoyed doing puzzles, quilting and playing cards.

Hilda was pre-deceased by Eldon, her husband of almost seventy years, and by daughter Lorna, as well as parents, siblings, and in-laws.

The family wishes to thank the staff of the Carberry Personal Care Home for their years of kind and attentive care.

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Obituary William (Bill) Kenneth Jasper

William (Bill) Kenneth Jasper, 78, died on March 5, 2022 at his home. He was born April 29, 1943 to William and Edna Jasper, he was the 4th child in a family of 5. Bill had a great love for family and friends, especially his grandchildren and his great grandson. He liked all to come and visit.

We had our home in the Riding Mountain area for 40 years, moved to Gladstone in 2012. He was very serious about his job in the pipeline field and after retirement, loved to drive across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and BC and check out the places he had worked at. His other passion was to drive his team of mules on trail rides with family and friends.

Bill is survived by his wife Lorna of 59 years, one son Rick (Tannis) Blayne and Brett and one daughter Karen (Jason) Maison, Shayla and a great grandson Parker. Bill is also survived by his sister Wilma, brother Kieth (Nancy) and sister Wendy (Wayne). He will be remembered by his family and friends.

If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Gladstone Drop-In Centre, Box 642, Gladstone, Manitoba R0J0T0 or the Neepawa Hospital, Box 1240, Neepawa, Manitoba R0J 1H0.

Greta “June” Robinson

With family by her side, Greta “June” Robinson, beloved wife of Jim Robinson of Bethany, MB passed away at the Minnedosa Personal Care Home on March 15, 2022 after a lengthy illness with Parkinson’s.

June is survived by her devoted husband of over 57 years, Jim, sons Patrick of Bethany, Danny (Karen) of Toronto, Cory (Hannah) of Castle Rock, CO and Kelsey of Bethany; grandsons Parker, Joey, Sawyer and Colt and many nieces and nephews; siblings Ross of Neepawa, Joanne of Morden, Bonnie (Reg) of Steinbach, Ken (Sharon) of Alexander and sisters-in-law Mary (Maurice) and Sylvia of Minnedosa. She was predeceased by her parents Walter & Jean Howard, and in-laws Robert & Annie Robinson, Vivianne, Harvey, Marg, Will, Rob, Pearl, Ethel, Phoebe and Allen.

June was born in Ste. Rose on April 13, 1940, the eldest daughter of Walter and Jean Howard. June took her elementary schooling in the rural one-room school of Dumfries, southeast of Neepawa, and high school in Neepawa and Arden. She graduated from the Manitoba Teachers College in Winnipeg in 1959 and began her career teaching eight grades at a one-room school south of Minnedosa, Havelok School. She taught in Newdale, Kelwood and became principal at Basswood before she went on to teach Special Education in Minnedosa. While at Newdale, June met Jim and they were married on July 4, 1964 in the Neepawa United Church. They lived in Minnedosa until 1970, when they bought the Tom Madill house in Bethany. With a growing family and a change of career for Jim, they moved to an acreage on the east side of Bethany in 1980.

Jim and June celebrated their 50th anniversary in the Bethany Hall in 2014 surrounded by friends and family.

They arrived at the hall in a horse drawn wagon driven by son, Cory.

June was very community oriented and became a member of St. John’s Anglican Church, serving as a Lay Reader, member of Vestry and People’s Warden. She was also a member of the Bethany Social Group, St. John’s ACW, Minnedosa Peacemakers and a Director and Treasurer of the Bethany Community Centre. So many turkeys and

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hams were cooked for events at the Hall. Threshing was a beloved event associated with the Robinson family and much cooking and hosting took place, providing much fun for those in attendance. But, family first, she spent many hours driving each of the boys to and from hockey games and practices.

In her earlier years, June loved riding her horse Nell, including many special trail rides around Clear Lake and from Lake Manitoba to Ste. Rose. She also had many hobbies, including knitting, crocheting, embroidery, sewing, quilting and she was a voracious reader. She grew a large garden for the family, which prompted the need for freezing and processing lots of produce. Picking berries and making jams and jellies also kept her busy. June enjoyed travelling to various parts of Canada and USA, particularly Colorado where she spent quality time visiting family and her grandchildren.

Macular degeneration gradually stole much of June’s eyesight and she was no longer able to enjoy her many hobbies. However, she was able to enjoy listening to Toronto Blue Jays baseball and Winnipeg Jets hockey games, in addition to audiobooks and music. She especially enjoyed the Anne of Green Gables books, which she read and listened to repeatedly to her enjoyment.

After the onset of Parkinson’s and its progression, June moved into the Minnedosa Personal Care Home in December 2017. Jim was a daily visitor and if you were lucky, you might have been there on a day he was playing his guitar and entertaining. Covid-19 Pandemic hit and visitors weren’t allowed, but with the help of today’s technology, she had regular phone and video calls with Jim, family and friends to help ease the burden of isolation.

The family wishes to sincerely thank her dear friends Lynne Betteridge, Wendy Spraggs and Janice Burnside who sat many hours over the years, and in her final hours visiting and often reading to June. The family also sincerely thanks the many caring staff of The Minnedosa Personal Care Home for the exceptional care she received over the past years. Words cannot express our wholehearted appreciation and gratitude for your friendship, love and care.

Funeral Service to be held at Bethany St. Johns Anglican Church on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Bethany St. Johns Anglican Church, Bethany Community Centre, Minnedosa Personal Care Home, CNIB Foundation or Parkinson Canada would be appreciated.

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As of busy schedule, we are looking for full time patient coordinator/ receptionist at our office located in Erickson dental centre. Full training will be provided. Friendly staff .

25-30/hr to start. Kindly send resume to adc.396@yahoo. com or audichad@yahoo.ca Txt only 204-218-9146 Help Wanted _____________________ Wanted cook, ethnic food.

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–––––––––– Coming Events GIGANTIC ANNUAL GUN AND HOBBY SHOW in Dauphin, Manitoba, Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, April 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 304 Whitmore Avenue (8 Avenue Hall).

Admission $5, under 12 free with adult. Approximately 80 eight-foot tables. May contain guns and related items, military items, hobbies, crafts, antiques, hockey cards, Indian artifacts. Something of interest for everyone. This is a buying, selling, trading show.

Bring your guns and collectibles. Buy-sell-trade or have appraised. For information phone (204) 444-4690.

Thank You We would like to thank all individuals, organizations and businesses in the Onanole, Erickson and Minnedosa areas for all the wonderful support and participation we received collecting humanitarian aid for Ukraine. Without your kind donations this would not have been possible.

Sincerely, Kateryna and Oleksandr Bugai

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Thankyou

Apartment for rent. Bri-Mont apartments, 331 Mountain Avenue. Phone 204-8411425

The family of Bill Jasper would like to thank all family, friends and neighbors for cards, flowers, food and phone calls. Thanks to Dr Ong and staff of the Neepawa Hospital for care he had in the past years.

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Sincerely Lorna, Rick, Karen and family

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

Birthday The family of

Ken Rogers

would like to invite you to a come and go tea, to celebrate his

90th Birthday

Sunday, April 3 2-4 PM at ArtsForward, 293 Mountain Ave.

Happy 80th Birthday Carole Drader Mom, Grandma, and Great Grandma.

You are the back bone of our family and are loved to the moon and back by all.

Love the Drader Clan

No gifts please.

Notice 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

A16 NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS MARCH 25, 2022

Notice Municipality of Glenella - Lansdowne PUBLIC NOTICE Regarding the 2022 Financial Plan Public Notice is hereby given pursuant to subsection 162(2) of The Municipal Act, that the Council of the Municipality of Glenella - Lansdowne intends to present its proposed 2022 financial plan for the municipality in the Glenella Community Hall on April 14th, 2022, at 1:30 p.m.

The purpose of the hearing is to allow any interested person to make a representation, ask questions or register an objection.

Copies of the proposed financial plan can be viewed online at www.glenella.ca Questions and comments may also be directed to Wendy Wutzke, Chief Administrative Officer, or by email to rmofglen@inetlink.ca.

Dated this 10th day of March , A.D. 2022 Wendy Wutzke, BSc, CMMA Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of Glenella - Lansdowne

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FINANCIAL PLAN 2022

�ublic No�ce is hereby gi�en pursuant to subsec�on 1�2(2) of The Municipal �ct that the Council of the Town of Neepawa intends to present its financial plan for the fiscal year 2021 at a public hearing: April 19, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

Council Chambers 275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa Copies of the �inancial �lan and addi�onal informa�on can be �iewed online at neepawa.ca under No�ces or at the office 275 Hamilton Street during regular office hours (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).

Dated this 25th day of March, 2022.

Colleen Synchyshyn, C.M.M.A. Chief A�ministra��e O�cer Town of Neepawa

PESTICIDE CONTROL PROGRAM PUBLIC HEARING 2022 Financial Plan

Date: April 12, 2022 Time: 7:00pm Location: 44 Main Street, Carberry, MB At the time, date, and location above, the Council of the Town of Carberry will present the 2022 Financial Plan. The presentation will provide an overview of the proposed financial plan followed by a forum for questions and comments from the public. The purpose of the hearing is to allow any interested person to make a representation, ask questions, or register an objection.

Copies of the proposed financial plan are available on our website www.townofcarberry.ca, or upon request from the town office, 37 Main Street, Unit 3 during regular business hours. Questions and remarks may also be directed by letter to our Chief Administrative Officer or through email address: cao@townofcarberry.ca.

Consultation with our community is an important component of the Town’s budget process. Council encourages you to attend.

Interested individuals are encouraged to register with the town office, 204-834-6628, for the hearing

by April 8th.

Town of Neepawa intends to conduct the following Pes�cide Control Programs during the 2022 season:

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To control noxious weeds on streets, boulevards, parks and cemeteries: Glyphosate & Par III

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To control pests such as gophers, mosquitoes, pine scale and spider mite: AquaBac 200, BTK Biological Insec�cide, Malathion, Ro�ul RT���ield Rodent Bait, Safers Insec�cidal Soap Proposed dates of applica�on will be from May 1 to October 15. The public may send wri�en submissions or ob�ec�ons within 15 days of the publica�on of the no�ce to the department below.

MB Conserva�on & Climate Environmental Approvals Branch 1007 Century St, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0W4

Grady Stephenson Chief Administrative Officer Town of Carberry March 25, 2022 (In accordance with subsection 162(2) of The Municipal Act)

De��� Sa��e�, Ma�a�e� o� Ope�a�o�� Box 339, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Ph (204) 476‐7600 ~ info@neepawa.ca www.neepawa.ca

MUNICIPALITY OF McCREARY

NOTICE OF VOTERS LIST / PERSONAL SECURITY PROTECTION Notice is hereby given that a copy of the VOTERS LIST may be revised at: The Municipality of McCreary office, 432 1st Ave., McCreary, Manitoba, R0J1B0, from Monday to Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

At this time the Senior Election Official (SEO) 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 their name added to the Voters List if 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 at least six months prior to election day, OR a registered owner of land in the municipality for at least six months prior to election day (April 26, 2022).

APPLICATION FOR PERSONAL SECURITY PROTECTION: A voter may apply in writing to the SEO at Box 338, McCreary, Manitoba, R0J 1B0 no later than September 20, 2022 to have their 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 email and must include your name, address and include proof of identity.

All changes to the voters list must be completed on or before September 20, 2022.

Dated at McCreary in the Province of Manitoba, on March 21, 2022.

Coreen Roy Senior Election Official (SEO) Municipality of McCreary 432 1st Ave. Box 338 McCreary, Manitoba, R0J1B0 Ph: (204) 835-2309 Fax: (204) 835-2649 municipality@mccreary.ca

Help Wanted MUNICIPALITY OF GLENELLA - LANSDOWNE PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING GENERAL BORROWING BYLAW 6/2022 TO PAY FOR THE PURCHASE OF A MOTOR GRADER The Council of the Municipality of Glenella – Lansdowne at a regular Meeting in the Glenella Community Hall located at 100 Ray Street in Glenella on April 14th, 2022 at 2:00 pm will consider the following proposal to borrow $401,250.00 (borrowing bylaw no. 6/2022) to pay for: The purchase of a 2018 John Deere 772GP Motor Grader The borrowing will be repaid over five years at a maximum interest rate of 5% per year The annual repayment amount will be no more than $92,678.64 to be levied annually as part of the general municipal levy.

Copies of the proposal to borrow are available at the municipal office at 50 Main Street N, in Glenella and on the municipal website at: www.glenella.ca Dated this 10h day of March, A.D. 2022 Wendy Wutzke, BSc, CMMA Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of Glenella - Lansdowne

The Rural Municipality of Alonsa is currently accepting applications for the position of

PUBLIC WORKS OPERATOR/LABOURER For a part-time (as-needed) casual position

Responsibilities include: ▪ Operating R.M. Grader & Tractor ▪ Public Works Labourer Duties ▪ Other duties as assigned Applicant must have a valid Class Five (5) driver’s license.

Training will be provided as needed.

Wages, hours of work and working conditions as per the Collective Agreement.

The Casual Position will be for the duration of Regular Employees’ vacation time, or to fill extra hours needed on an as-needed basis.

Interested applicants should submit a current resume and a list of references as soon as possible.

Deadline for Application: April 12, 2022 by 4:00 PM, However, if the position is not filled we will continue accepting applications.

Submit to: Rural Municipality of Alonsa Casual Equipment Operator P.O. Box 127, Alonsa, MB R0H 0A0 Fax: 204-767-2044 • Email: rmalonsa@inetlink.ca For further information, please call the municipal office at 204-767-2054

Help Wanted

Only those applicants who are awarded an interview will be contacted.

Western Canadian Aerial Ltd.

Thank you for your interest in seeking employment with the Rural Municipality of Alonsa

based in Franklin, Manitoba, is seeking two positions for the upcoming 2022 season (June-September).

Seasonal Ground Crew

Mix chemical, load, and fuel agricultural spray aircraft. Must be willing to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Office Assistance

Make up work orders using a web-based computer program. Communicate directly with farmers to obtain work order details. Must be proficient in computer applications and typical office equipment. Must be available evenings and weekends.

For more details on the above positions please email wca@wcaerial.com or phone 204-867-3147.

CHILDCARE – FAMILY ACCESS NETWORK (C-FAN)

We are now accepting applications for Early Childhood Educators and Childcare Assistants at our Plumas location Expected to open May 16th, 2022 *Full time and Part time positions available. Hours will depend on child enrolment and credentials* Qualities Required - CCAs must be at least 18 yrs of age and completed grade 12 education - CCA’s must also complete a mandatory 40 hr childcare related course (from ACC) or willing to attain one in a timely manner (via online/distance ed) - ECEs must have a Manitoba accredited childcare diploma - Ability to guide children’s behaviour in a positive manner - Be self motivated and willing to work closely with other staff - Capable of meeting the physical demands within this position - Hold a valid First Aid/CPR certificate or willing to attain - Clear criminal record and child abuse registry check - Complete annual URIS training & Fire Extinguisher training - Be able to plan and implement an array of developmentally appropriate activities for different age groups of children - Have strong communication and literacy skills - Ensure the health and safety needs of the children are met at all times - Ability to multi-task and complete other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

CFAN’s mission is to provide flexible, accessible, affordable, quality child care options to rural families.

CFAN responds to the need for rural family child care by being an advocate within the child care profession and by developing partnerships with parents, communities, governments and others.

CFAN offers many benefits to staff who meet the minimal requirements such as extended Health and Dental benefits, Pension Plan, competitive wages, accumulated vacation and sick time and a great extended team of coworkers for ideas from CFAN’s other 5 programs.

Please send resume with references to: CFAN, PO Box 152, Langruth, MB. R0H 0N0 or email us at cfancent@gmail.com.

For more info, please call 204-445-2295 (Leona Glover) Deadline to apply is April 8th, 2022. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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

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

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

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

• Treat people with dignity and respect • Open to working in colder/warmer environments • Physically Fit • Experience as an industrial butcher or trimmer is an asset

Current starting wage is $15.45/hour plus $1.00/hour perfect attendance bonus!

Wage scale extends to $23.05 per hour In addition to HyLife’s benefits, vacation time and competitive salary our company also offers a $500 dollar employee referral bonus program!

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

If you have the qualifications and the passion to meet this challenge then we would like to explore your potential.

Please apply online at http://hylife.com/current-opportunities/ or email to jobs@hylife.com or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0.

We want it to be YOU! Come join our HyLife team.

We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted

NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS MARCH 25, 2022 A17

Help Wanted Beautiful Plains Community Medical Clinic

is seeking a full-time (Monday-Friday)

Receptionist/Clinic Assistant to join our medical team.

Main duties: • Answering phones and operating office equipment • Triaging and booking appointments • Greeting and registering patients • Escorting patients to examination rooms • Preparing examination rooms for appointments Requirements • Medical Office Administration training or experience • Manitoba high school diploma or equivalent • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment • Ability to respect and promote confidentiality Please submit resume in person or by e-mail to Diane Tilley at dtilley@pmh-mb.ca Deadline: April 1st, 2022 at 5:30pm

Westlake Watershed District

Formerly Alonsa Conservation District

Is Hiring a

District Manager & Technician Please see our website www.westlakewd.com facebook page or call 204-767-2101 for more information

ROSE INC.

Is now accepting applications for the position of:

DAY PROGRAM MANAGER

In our Community Living Disabilities Day Program in Ste. Rose, Manitoba Successful Candidate Must Demonstrate Good Organizational Skills, Good Communication Skills, Good Inter-Personal Skills, and also Possess Good Supervisory and Leadership Skills.

Interested Applicants are invited to apply to: ROSE Inc., Attn: Stella Bramley, Box 28, Ste. Rose du Lac MB R0L1S0 Or Contact Stella Bramley, Program Manager at 204-447-3224 ext. 2 or by email: stellabramley@mymts.net

Rolling River School Division Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is hiring

FULL TIME YARD ATTENDANT / SALES CLERK & PART TIME & FULL TIME & STUDENT HOME CENTRE CLERKS

at our HOME & FARM CENTRE in NEEPAWA, MB. Who we are: Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs We are looking for: Duties to include, but not limited to, customer service, processing customer transactions, stocking, merchandising, product knowledge and general housekeeping duties. Will be required to assist part time in the Yard as needed.

FT Yard Attendant Qualifications: • Excellent customer service skills • Highly motivated and ability to multi-task • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to operate a Forklift (training will be available) • Must be available to work a variety of shifts including days and Saturdays • Will require heavy lifting and manual labour.

• Class 3 drivers license with air endorsement an asset.

FT, PT, and Student Home Centre Clerk Qualifications: • Excellent customer service skills • Highly motivated and ability to multi-task • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Class 5 driver’s license • Ability to operate a Forklift (training will be available) • Must be available to work a variety of shifts including days and Saturdays • Will require some heavy lifting and manual labour.

• Previous lumber/hardware experience would be an asset but not required At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we are working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

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

Scan the QR Code to be directed to the job posting.

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

Maintenance Worker

(Unlicensed Trades) Full Time - Permanent 12 months per year The school division has a central maintenance shop in Minnedosa, MB with 6.0 FTE Maintenance Workers (Licensed and Unlicensed Trades) who maintain 12 schools and 3 division office buildings.

For more details and application information, please visit our website at www.rrsd.mb.ca select Employment then Support Staff Positions link.

Thank you to all applicants for their interest in Rolling River School Division. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

ArtsForward invites applicants for the following position:

Art Instructor and Gallery Assistant – Summer Student

(F/T, 12 weeks: June 6–August 26, 2022) Position is open to post-secondary students or high school students intending to continue their education.

Primary duties include: • Devising and teaching art and craft classes/ workshops to adults and children • general light maintenance of building and grounds • greeting visitors, answering the phone, and assisting with general operations • assisting in maintenance of social media accounts The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a background and/or formal training in the arts, and experience with social media.

Ability to work independently is essential.

Required: • Valid Drivers License • RCMP clearances • First Aid/CPR/AED training • organizational & communication skills • able to work some evenings, weekends & Canada Day This position is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for the right candidate. If you are a self-motivated, community-focused person with an interest in ArtsForward, please forward your resume by April 14, 2022 to artsforward@mymts.net We thank you for your interest in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. *Position will be subject to any applicable Public Health Orders that may be issued throughout the summer. *Position is also conditional upon approval and receipt of Canada Summer Jobs funding.

To apply, please forward cover letter and resume to: c/o Yvonne Sisley, Administrator ArtsForward Box 186, 293 Mountain Avenue Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Ph. (204) 476-3232 artsforward@mymts.net www.artsforward.ca Deadline to apply is April 14th, 2022 at 4:00pm.

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Tender CLASS ONE OWNER OPERATORS Motivated to work & make $$ Dry vans, MB, SK, AB Percentage based pay Call or message for details T&B Adventures Ltd. Austin, Manitoba Billy 204-870-9450 Drew 204-274-2329 TandBAdventuresLtd@ outlook.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Camp

Esnagi

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Fishing Camp near White River, Ontario.

1 Maintenance Position (jack of all trades).

2 Dockhand/Labor Positions (able to skillfully clean fish).

4 months of work. Must be self motivated for lots of hours with great pay.

Alcohol consumption (beyond social) and substance abuse is not welcome at Camp Esnagi.1-204-937-4007

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Grounds Maintenance

The Town of Minnedosa will be accepting proposals for the maintenance of publicly owned property (green space, etc.) at various locations throughout the Town.

Information Packages can be obtained at the Town of Minnedosa Civic Office, 103 Main St. South, Phone 204 867 2727 or email sandrews@minnedosa.com.

Tenders will be accepted until 4:30pm April 1, 2022

The Town of Minnedosa

Full-time Technician Required

Successful applicants must be self motivated, outgoing and friendly with the general public. A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities include all types of automotive service including mobile tire repairs.

Mechanical experience would be helpful but not necessary as we will provide complete on-the-job training. We also offer a company benefit plan.

Apply in person or phone for an application to:

NEEPAWA TIRE LTD.

Attn: Neil Gillies Box 999, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Phone: 204-476-5091

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

Help Wanted

Owner Operators needed to haul bulk

liquid throughout Western Canada and to US seasonally and year-round.

Loaded and empty miles paid!

Contact us or submit your resume: Phone: 204.571.0187

Is now accepting applications for the position of:

Email: recruiting@ renaissancetrans.ca

Reports Directly to ROSE INC. Board of Directors

Or submit an online application @ www.renaissancetrans.ca

Executive Director

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.

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

Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne PUBLIC WORKS OPERATOR The Municipality of Glenella – Lansdowne is accepting applications for a fulltime Public Works Operator.

Duties: The Successful applicant shall be required to perform duties in all areas of the Public Works Department of the Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne. The Primary duty is to operate the grader.

Qualifications: The successful applicant should possess the following qualifications: - Ability to efficiently and effectively operate all types of heavy equipment including a grader - Ability to maintain municipal roadways and snow clearing - Be in possession of a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s License, Class 1 license would be considered an asset.

- Have mechanical aptitude - Ability to work in a team environment - Be able to perform physical duties as assigned.

This is a permanent fulltime position to start immediately.

The Municipality offers a comprehensive pension and benefit plan.

Interested applicants may submit a resume with references and salary expectations by 12:00 Noon, Friday, April 8th, 2022 Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne PO Box 10 Glenella, MB R0J 0V0 Fax: 204-352-4100 Email: rmofglen@inetlink.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Oh deer, when will spring come?

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By Ken Kingdon Moments in Riding Mountain It’s mid-March as I write, and the winter of 2021/22 is, apparently, beginning to loosen its grip. The weather has been the hot topic of discussion in the Post Office parking lot for the last two months, what with the unrelenting cold and complaints about where to pile the last accumulation of snow.

Yet, no matter how we might feel about it, this winter’s snow must be a challenge for wildlife in the region.

I have been watching the white-tailed deer as they navigate their way through the season. In a process of trying to reduce their energy requirements, they have been travelling the plowed roads through town, jumping off into deeper snow now and then to avoid cars and walkers, or to nip the twigs off an ornamental shrub.

In less urban settings, roads also attract deer seeking to move between feeding spots, at the detriment to some of them. I recently came across a spectacle of mayhem and carnage where three deer, apparently hemmed in by the snowbanks, failed to get out of the way of a semi. It didn’t end well for the deer.

Most deer that can’t benefit from human roads and streets will, of course, make their own trails by following in the footsteps of others. This can lead to some well packed travel routes.

While this approach provides easy walking, it also means that all the easily accessible twigs along these paths get quickly eaten. This can leave deer with a difficult choice between following easily travelled routes vs getting enough to eat.

Or sometimes not. Rae and I spotted literally hundreds of white-tailed deer on the backroads between Carmen and Morden. The deer were feeding in the wind-blown fields in large groups, and more were joining them from well-travelled deer super-highways that lead to their bedding area along the wooded slopes of the Pembina valley.

In our forested area, deer don’t have access to these snow-free areas and must plough through snow that is up to their backs. This is pretty unsustainable, especially for the young and old.

However, they do have another trick up their sleeves (editorial note: my wife Rae, in her under-appreciated role of editor, pointed out that deer don’t have sleeves and suggested I remove this sentence. I over-ruled her this time). To avoid the energy-draining process of moving from one area to the next, deer will spend most of their time in spruce or pine forests.

These forests generally have much less snow under the trees, making for easier walking. The flip side is that food is limited under large stands of conifers, and so again deer must choose between ease of travel and getting enough groceries.

In an attempt to balance these two challenges, some deer opt for forests that have a mix of conifers and poplars. This provides the best of both worlds with easy travel under the spruce and access to shrubs

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Deer spend much of their time in either spruce or pine forests in the winter.

under the aspen.

As a case in point, I spied a well-hidden deer nestled under a spruce tree. I watched as it stretched its neck and body to its greatest length possible, reaching from beneath the spruce branches. Its target was a smattering of saskatoons and rose bushes that grew in the open, where the snow was much deeper.

It then moved over 2 meters, still under the spruce tree, and again leaned out to browse on some hazel. A worthy adaptation to avoid having to trudge through the deep snow.

And while deer have it rough, for animals that are not originally from around here, this amount of snow must be even more of a challenge. Specifically, I am thinking about grey (or Hungarian) partridges and wild turkeys.

These introduced bird species are adapted for areas where snow doesn’t stick around all winter. They depend on accessing seeds on the ground, and as the snow builds up, they must rely on grain spilled by trucks along highways or at grain elevators, or in cattle feeding areas. It will be interesting to see how both populations faired during this long, snowy winter.

The good news is that spring is coming.

The daytime temperatures are climbing, and the day length is growing. Even the birds are signalling that winter is coming to an end, as I watched a pair of ravens carrying sticks to shore up last year’s nest.

Male pine grosbeaks are starting to serenade the females, their song very much like a burbly robin’s song. I learn something new every day, and when I spotted one singing male, I thought I was looking at the wrong bird as it seemed totally motionless.

After staring at it for a while, I realised that it was doing a ventriloquist act, barely opening its beak as it sang. Go figure.

During the same week, at the other end of the showmanship spectrum, I was lucky to see a northern shrike singing, its head thrown back in wild abandon. What a beautiful sight. It also makes me wonder, in the timeless prairie tradition, when I will hear the honk of the first geese and the caws of returning crows. It can’t come soon enough…

Ken Kingdon lives in Onanole. Send him a text at 204.848.5020 if you have nature observations you would like to share.

Submitted CAA Manitoba A winter with heavy snowfall means Manitobans are on the lookout for spring water damage. There are countless ways water can damage your property, which can lead to hazardous mold and structural damage. Luckily, there are just as many ways to prevent it.

“The highest risk homeowners face is water damage, yet many homeowners remain unprepared,” said Tim Scott, president of CAA Manitoba. “While incidents can occur unexpectedly, common causes of water damage can often be spotted and prevented in advance.”

“There are a few main causes of water damage that homeowners should watch for,” continued Scott.

“Thawing, heavy rain and overland flooding are common in the spring, but homeowners should also be checking their roofs, downspouts and foundations every year to avoid unexpected seeping and leaks.”

While this year’s slow melt has been helpful to lower the risk of overland flooding, unfortunately, it encourages ice dams on homes.

An ice dam forms when melting snow turns to ice near the edge of your roof, trapping water behind and underneath it.

That water can lead to all sorts of problems, said Don Fata, owner of Pristine Roofing in Winnipeg.

“We are taking hundreds of calls this season,” said Fata. “It’s very important to remove ice dams if they form on your roof. Otherwise, they can lead to damage to your shingles, your roof and inside your home.”

The trapped water behind an ice dam can seep through the roof and cause serious damage to insulation, drywall and electrical systems, said Fata. Left long term, it

could also damage flooring, carpets and cause cracks in walls.

“Removing ice dams is best done by the experts, who can do so safely and without damaging your roof or eavestroughs,” said Fata.

Some other ways to help prevent flooding or water in your home include: • Installing a sump pump and backwater valve • Installing water sensors; • Flood shields around basement windows.

This spring, make sure to: •Inspect your roof for signs of missing shingles, cracks or other damage; •Inspect eavestroughs to see they are not clogged or broken; •Make sure downspouts are directed away from your home; •Check windows and doors for signs of leakage; •Inspect your appliances

regularly; •Watch your water bill for sudden jumps; •Check your basement walls for moisture; •Ensure your sump pump, backup valves and shut off valves are working properly; •Check your foundation for cracks – when the snow melts.

In addition to the tools and tips above, it is important to understand what is and is not covered in your home insurance policy, follow up with your insurance provider or broker to clarify any exclusions or additions.

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Quilts of all shapes and sizes displayed in Gladstone

Continued from Page A1 Isobel Carruthers, the quilt guild member who organized the display, noted that she wanted to do something to lift people’s spirits and showcase the local sewing talent.

Carruthers had done a display in her yard on World Quilt Day last year and since then, had been discussing with her fellow guild members about doing something a little bigger this year. She noted that she started getting the quilts gathered up and the display planned about three weeks ago. She got the display put up, with some help from family members, on Saturday morning.

There were all kinds of quilted items, some made within the last year, and some older pieces. One quilt, in fact, dated back to 1946, made as a wedding present for a local couple.

Carruthers noted that that particular quilt was the oldest one on display at the church.

A silver collection was taken at the door while the display was up. All the money collected was to be split between the Gladstone United Church Community Food Cupboard and the Third Crossing Manor activities department.

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Above: These pieces, owned by Isobel Carruthers, are from a thread painting class by Pat Crandall.

Above: The oldest quilt at the display on Saturday, owned by Heather Lea, was made in 1946 for a couple named Clarence and Mary.

Above: Part of a quilt titled ‘Covid 2020’ by Betty McConnell. A number of common pandemic phrases were stitched into the pattern, including the picutred phrase: “Thank you so much to all essential workers.”

Above: Sheep Shape by Betty McConnell.

Below: Spicy Spiral by Betty McConnell.

The small quilt on the left is entitled “Meow!” made by Bet t y McConnell.

The larger quilt on the right is “Line Dance 2” by Isobel Carruthers.

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Planes, trains, automobiles and horses in Ukraine

By Shawn Cabak Manitoba Agriculture

The governments of Manitoba and Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Trade & Export Partnership had worked together with funding from the Canadian International Development Agency for over 10 years in Ukraine from 2000 to 2010. The work originally started out as a beef and forage improvement project and evolved into the Facility for Agricultural Reform & Modernization Program (FARM).

This latest project helped to set up extension offices in four Oblasts (provinces) to assist the farm community with technology transfer. Another goal was to facilitate trade and investment links between Canada and Ukraine.

In 2010, I travelled to Ukraine and worked in the cities of Kyiv, Lviv, Rivne, Lutsk, Sumy and Dnepropetrovsk. This covers the country from the northeast, southeast, central to the western side of Ukraine. Grain/livestock farms were visited and I spent time at six of the regional and district extension offices.

Presentations given covered livestock and grain marketing, on farm grain storage, grain futures and Manitoba Agriculture highlights.

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When Shawn Cabak visited Ukraine back in 2010, he found that driving in the winter there posed many similar challenges to what drivers face in Manitoba.

Horse and wagon drivers were not an uncommon sight on the roads there.

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Competitive plowing: Then and now every year: Portage, Austin, Carbery, Boissevain, Alexander and Rivers.

By Sarah Plosker Farmers’ Advocate Competitive plowing started as friendly rivalry between local farmers, to show who could plow the straightest and neatest.

This was in the era before tractors; plowmen either walked or used horses.

People took pride in their work and a good plowman was highly regarded. Neat, straight plowing also meant better weed control, which was important prior to the development of chemical sprays. It wasn’t long before local rivalries turned into competitive matches.

Brandon Farmers’ Institute Picnic Well over a century ago, the Brandon Farmers’ Institute organized what they called an annual picnic.

It was, in fact, a full day, consisting of a five-hour championship plowing match, sports, football, an award ceremony and, f inally, lunch (at 5:30 p.m.!). An old programme of the picnic from Jul. 4, 1901 was unearthed by Tom Ryall. At the time, plowmen used 14-inch walking or riding plows.

The first and second place prizes were engraved gold watches, while third place took home a medal. The sports included a number of boys’ and girls’ foot races, men’s foot and sack races, a swimming race and a wheelbarrow race.

As for football, the first place winners took home

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Tom Ryall competing at the Canadian Championships held in Owen Sound, Ontario in 2011.

11 photos of their team (keeping in mind this was 1901, so photos were not so commonplace!). The players of the second place team received a football.

The director in charge was A. McPhail, with organizing committee members H. and W. Nichol. The Brandon Farmers’ Institute President at the time was R. McKenzie, with J.A. McKellar as secretarytreasurer.

Provincial Championships Plowing matches were

held in Manitoba until some time in the 1960s. In 2006, a number of people got together to revive the event. The first formal organizing committee meeting was held in Portage la Prairie that year, attended

by Tom and Jean Ryall (Rivers), Sandy Donald (Alexander), Andrew and Barb Boundy (Boissevain), Allison Briggs (Portage), Reed Briggs (Portage) and Ken Innes (St. Andrews).

They held their first match that September. in Portage.

They have held a match every year until 2021,

when COVID-19 put a stop to all events, plowing or otherwise. Matches are held in different locations

Canadian Championships Manitoba has sent teams to compete at the Canadian Plowing Championship most years since 2006. The 2012 Canadian Championship was hosted in Alexander. The Manitoba Provincial Plowing Association will host the event again this year, to be held the first week of May. The 2022 Canadian Plowing Championship will be held close to home: on land donated by Harvey Wood, half a mile south of the junction of Hwy. 259 and Road 130, on the east side, 10 miles west of Rivers, or straight south from Oak River. It will feature two classes of plows: conventional and reversible. The match includes teams from BC, Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario. The winners will go on to represent Canada at the World Championship, to be held in Estonia in 2023.

World Championships The first World Plowing Match was held in Colbourg, Ont. in 1953, and was won by Canadian James Eccles. Canada has hosted the World Plowing Championship six times.

The other five times since 1953 have been: 1963 Caledon, ON, 1975 Oshawa, ON, 1986 Olds, AB, 2003 Guelph ON, and 2013 Olds, AB. Each participating country can send two competitors. In 1992, reversible plowing was introduced to the World Match, so the rule changed slightly: each country can send one conventional and one reversible competitor. For those curious about women in the sport, two women, both from Austria, have won the World Championship: Helga Wielander in 1993, and Barbara Klaus, 20 years later, in 2013.

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• Agricultural technology, often referred to as “AgTech,” is playing an increasingly bigger role on modern farms, and that role is evident when examining AgTech startups’ growing access to venture capital.

Data from PitchBook and the National Venture Capital Association’s PitchBookNVCA Venture Monitor, a quarterly report on venture capital activity in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, indicates that AgTech startups received $6.1 billion in VC investments in 2020. That reflects a nearly 60 per cent increase in investment over 2019.

Weaknesses in the agricultural and food supply chain revealed during the pandemic undoubtedly drove some of that investment. Widespread recognition of a need for improvements within the agricultural sector so it can meet the demands of a global population that the United Nations estimates will increase by two billion

people by 2050 also likely contributed to the considerable rise in VC investment in AgTech startups.

• Farmers and growers face a significant threat in the years to come as industrial agriculture operations continue to expand.

According to the National Resources Defense Council, industrial agriculture is the large-scale, intensive production of crops and animals.

Such operations make it more difficult for small farmers and growers to turn a profit, and they often involve the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. The use of such products poses an additional threat to small farmers and growers, as the Union of Concerned Scientists notes that the heavy application of fertilizers and pesticides accelerates soil erosion and increases pest problems.

Consumers concerned by the effects of industrial agriculture on the environment and on small farmers’ and growers’ ability to earn a good living can support efforts such as regenerative farming and organic farms.

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Above: The third annual Rancher’s Select Simmental Bull Sale took place on Saturday, Mar. 12 at the Ag Complex in Neepawa. Consignors were: RKT Simmentals, Minnedosa; Crest View Land & Cattle Co. Ltd., Erickson; Crest View Ranch, Minnedosa; and Antrim Simmentals, Clanwilliam. There were 62 bulls for sale at the event and the average price fetched was $5,892. Pictured: One of Crest View Land & Cattle Co. Ltd.’s bulls.

Below: Transcon’s Premium Beef Simmental Bull Sale took place on Thursday, Mar. 17 at the Neepawa Ag Complex. Consignors were Northern Light Simmentals, Rossburn, MB; McColl Simmentals/Schweitzer Simmentals, Redvers, SK/Brandon, MB; Handford Simmentals, Snowflake, MB; Bert’s NR Simmentals, Haywood, MB; and Johns/Workman, Kenton,MB/Minto,MB. There were 72 bulls bid on, with an average sale price of $7,462.

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A snapshot of agriculture in the Breadbasket of Europe lack of grain buyers meant there was less Continued from competition to buy farmers’ grain. FrustraPage B1 tion was evident over high taxes (income, Along with my two working trips in employment, ecology, land, social, and 2001, I was becoming very familiar with water tax etc.), lack of government support the country and its people and forming a and the overall bureaucracy, but things special bond with both. were improving.

Even though Ukraine is similar in Some of Ukraine’s challenges meant size to Manitoba, over 70 per cent of its opportunities for Canadian companies land, or 92 million acres, is suitable for in grain storage, machinery and livestock agriculture. In comparison, Manitoba has genetics as the agriculture sector rebuilt.

19 million acres suitable for agriculture Of all the change, the biggest was in the and the western prairies have 136 million attitude of the people and farmers. Farms acres. Ukraine is the largest country in had been privatized from the collective Europe, but only four per cent the size system, even though land still couldn’t of Russia. A long growing season, a key be individually owned. Individual farmgeographical position and fertile soils gives ers decided what to grow and raise in Ukraine a huge agriculture advantage response to market signals. There was a that hadn’t been fully utilized. Ukraine’s shift to more of an entrepreneurial and top agricultural exports were sunf lower business approach in the farm sector and oil, wheat, barley and rapeseed and the country. Farmers were eager to learn about European Union was the biggest importer, agriculture in Manitoba and programs followed by Russia. available to producers.

When I was in Ukraine in early FebruHaving gained independence in 1991, ary, there was a lot of snow on the fields and Ukraine overcame many challenges and roads, making car travel slow and worriadversity to make a lot of progress in a some (yes even Ukraine has blizzards and short time. Now the former Breadbasket icy roads). Many of the side roads going to of the World is in a fight against a much villages were blown in and impassable. In bigger opponent, a true David vs. Goliath comparison, the trains were efficient, fast SUBMITTED PHOTOS story as it fights for its very survival. We and safe. Though not beneficial for travel, the snow acted as an insulating blanket for Shawn Cabak, of Manitoba Agriculture, took a trip to Ukraine back in 2010, stand united with Ukraine.

For more information, contact the Manithe many acres of winter wheat and win- becoming familiar with the country and its people. ter canola being grown. The snow would also provide good start. There were signs of large gardens and small toba Agriculture office in Portage at 204-239-3353 or needed moisture in the spring to give the winter crops a barns in the back yards of many homes. Horse travel by shawn.cabak@gov.mb.ca sleigh and wagon was common and many people walked to their destination or across fields from the village to the highway. Surprisingly, every second house in the villages had one or two satellite dishes.

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“The agricultural value chain has been advocating for some time that rail service be deemed an essential service that would prevent future work stoppages and secure Canada’s supply chain,” concluded Campbell.

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“The work stoppage will exacerbate an already difficult situation. A work stoppage for any length of time means lost shipping opportunities that will never be recovered.

The current global supply chain crisis has people around the world very concerned about their food and energy supply,” said Bill Campbell, president, Keystone Agricultural Producers.

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livelihoods of Canadian farmers, and the entire value chain, depend on Canada’s ability to deliver agricultural product efficiently and on time. Past service disruptions have caused significant damage to Canada’s reputation as a reliable supplier.

“Delays in fulf illing contracts have also impacted the reputation of the Canadian brand with our customers,” added Campbell. “Reliability is a key component of the Canadian brand. Shortfalls this year, and in the past such as 2013/14, will resonate with customers for years to come.”

There is currently a backlog of grain on farm that was expected to have been delivered to export customers. Additionally, there are shortages of dried distillers’ grain, soybean meal, fertilizer and feed that are needed urgently and require rail transport.

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Precision agriculture (PA) is rooted in improving crop yields through the utilization of technology. PA is designed to help the agricultural sector maximize resources and improve yields and the quality of crops.

That’s a critically important function as the world population continues to grow and the demand for food increases as a result.

How does PA help farmers?

Each situation is unique, but the principles of PA can help farmers access a wealth of information. It might have been possible to access such information in the past, but PA has sped up the process and made it more hands-off, allowing farmers to save both time and money. PA technology can help farmers maintain accurate records of their farms; inform their decisions; make it easier to detect and identify problems, sometimes before they escalate into larger issues; and avoid potentially costly mistakes.

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Advancements in technology have affected everything from the way students learn in the classroom to how senior citizens connect with their grandchildren. Technological advancements also have left their mark on industry, including the agricultural sector.

Modern agriculture bears some similarities to farming of past eras. Technology has affected the agricultural sector for centuries, and modern farmers know that’s no different today. One of the more recent developments in the agricultural sector is the rise of precision agriculture, a farming management concept that can pay dividends for generations to come.

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B6 FARMERS’ ADVOCATE MARCH 25, 2022

A tale of two pandemics

Hog farmers dealing with PED outbreak among pigs in the midst of COVID-19

By Cam Dahl Manitoba Pork It has been over two years since we first heard the words COVID-19. Since then, we have seen over 130,000 Manitobans become ill from the virus and over 1,500 deaths from the disease in our province. Our mental health has taken a hit too, families kept apart, kids seeing extended time away from school, and the normal interactions we need as social beings broken. There is an overwhelming feeling that we need to do things differently if this happens again.

COVID-19 has impacted Manitoba’s agriculture production, too. In the hog sector, we have seen labour become more difficult to find, both in our barns and processing plants, while at the same time more has been required of existing staff because of the pandemic, including filling in for those who have become ill. Our supply chains have been interrupted by a shortage of truckers and vaccine requirements. These constrictions have made it more difficult to access feed and export pigs to the United States.

Despite the ongoing difficulties, the value-chain has shown tremendous resilience to COVID-19 outbreaks, ensuring a reliable supply of pork to both Canadian and international consumers.

While we all have been dealing with COVID-19, hog farmers in Manitoba have been hit with another coronavirus outbreak: porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED). While PED has no impact on people, and our pork remains safe to eat, the disease is fatal to young pigs. Euthanasia is often the only humane response to prevent extended animal distress.

PED was first found in Canada in 2014. Since then, Manitoba has seen major outbreaks in 2017, 2019 and 2021/22. We seem to be on a two-year cycle for this disease, which is not sustainable in the long run.

PED has taken an enormous toll on farmers whose operations have been impacted. The financial loss has driven some independent producers to consider their future in the industry. The disease has also taken a significant emotional toll on farmers and their staff. Like COVID-19, producers are telling us that we need to do things differently.

Manitoba is fortunate. All links in our value-chain work collaboratively, including producers, independent and company veterinarians, transport companies and the office of our chief veterinarian. These partnerships may seem natural, but it is actually not common to see industry and government players step out of their silos and openly collaborate.

Using this collaborative model, Manitoba Pork has established a value-chain working group to answer the question, “what do we need to do differently to prevent the spread of PED?” Each participant is being asked to bring forward the pieces of their PED management strategy that they feel are effective and highlight areas where they feel changes could be made. To see the best results possible, members of the working group are looking beyond their own specific issues and will make recommendations based on the best interest of the entire industry.

As part of this effort, Manitoba Pork has engaged the Western College of Veterinary Medicine to review PED management practices in other jurisdictions, including other Canadian provinces and the United States. What works elsewhere that might fit in the Manitoba environ-

ment? What alternative practices might look promising, but have been shown to be ineffective?

All parts of the value chain have ramped up biosecurity enforcement since PED was first discovered in Manitoba.

But are there still gaps in the application of biosecurity best practices? Can the industry do a better job of communicating the appropriate responses, by service providers, if PED is found on a farm? It is clear that strong communication, both within the value-chain and to outside stakeholders, is critical in preventing the next outbreak.

How do you stop the spread of the next potential pandemic? The principles are the same, whether one is talking about a virus spreading through our towns and cities or one spreading through our barns. First, get out in front with strong biosecurity. Take measures to prevent contact with infected premises. Collaborate and communicate frequently with all stakeholders. Perhaps most of all, be flexible and be willing to adapt new approaches that will better meet the needs of the community.

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By Shawn Cabak Manitoba Agriculture Canadian Ag Safety Week (CASW) was held from Mar. 13 to 19. CASW is an annual campaign held the third week of March of each year. Your Farm, Your Family, Your Success is a threeyear campaign celebrating farm safety across Canada. In 2022, the aim of the campaign was to inspire farmers, farm families and farming communities to value #FarmSafetyEveryday.

In an average year, Canada mourns the loss of over 100 adults and children due to agricultural fatalities. Canada’s agricultural sector is one of the most hazardous industries in which to work. Whether it is handling 1,500-pound cows, working around dangerous machinery, or mixing toxic pesticides, danger is never ending on the farm.

Producer groups, non-profits, government bodies, industry and researchers formed what is now the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) in 1993 to respond to issues of health and safety in agriculture. As a national, non-profit organization, CASA promotes farm safety in the agricultural sector. CASA works with partners in government, business and farming organizations across the country to support initiatives that equip producers, their families and their workers with the information and tools needed to make farms a safe place to live, work and play.

CASA offers a number of different resources and programs to help make agriculture a safer place. Some of the programs they offer include safety days for children, grain safety education, ag machinery safety training, injury reporting and more. For more information, go to www.casa-acsa.ca or CASA can be reached at 877-452-2272 or info@ casa-acsa.ca Drought assistance program deadlines extended To give producers more time to make

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feed purchases to feed their livestock this winter, the Province of Manitoba has extended the deadline for buying feed and applying to the feed or feed transportation assistance program. Producers can receive up to $250 per bred cow, bred heifer or breeding bull (beef, dairy, bison or elk) to buy eligible feed or $50 for goats and sheep.

Extension of Invoice Dates– Invoices dated on or before Apr. 15, 2022 are eligible if the purchase or transportation was to continue maintaining the eligible breeding animals owned on Mar. 15, 2022. This extension will assist producers facing issues with taking delivery of feed ordered before the original Mar. 15 deadline.

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