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All dog owners, pups soon welcome to the Bark Forty New off-leash dog park to open in Neepawa

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press Dog owners will soon have a new outdoor space to bring their pups to for some fun in the sun. The Neepawa and Area Dog Park Association (NADPA) announced at July’s council meeting, held July 19, that the ‘Bark Forty’ will be opening this month.

The Bark Forty will be an off-leash dog park, located west of the road going into the compost site. Usage of that land was granted to the NADPA by the Town of Neepawa.

Nikki Tibbett, a board member for the Neepawa and Area Dog Park Association, explained that this project comes after years of planning and fundraising.

“The group was started in 2014– we took a break from fundraising in 2018/19 when two of the four board members moved away. New members joined in 2021 and we haven’t stopped moving forward since,” said Tibbett. “The cost is projected to be around $11,000 [for the fencing], which we have fundraised for via walkathons, donations from local dog owners, Neepawa Rotary Club, Rob Smith and Son’s, online auction

by Val Wilson and Rock’n Animal House Gift Card sale, grant money and items donated for the location.”

The dog park thus far will include a general entrance, a maintenance gate and a large main area with a dedicated space for small dogs enclosed inside.

The NADPA board is

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Pictured left: Neepawa and Area Dog Park Association board members Tara McCarty (left), Nikki Tibbett (centre) and Kassia Hollier (right) were happy to announce that the opening of Neepawa’s own off-leash dog park, the Bark Forty, would soon be at hand. The three board members met with the Banner & Press on-location on July 27 to see how the fencing was coming along.

Pictured right: This “official inspector”, by the name of Lucy, was on the scene over the long weekend with her owner, Kassia Hollier.

planning for the park’s grand opening to take place sometime this month, providing the park is fully ready. In the meantime, everyone is looking forward to this dream becoming a reality.

“We cannot wait to see happy pups running around at the Bark Forty,” Tibbett enthused.

Tara McCarty added, “This has been a bigger project than anticipated. We

are very happy to see [the park] coming together!”

T he NA DPA board had plenty of thanks to go around, too, with gratitude being extended to the Neepawa community for all their support and patience and to the Town of Neepawa for the use of the land and continued maintenance of the area. As well, to Nicole Cooper, Denis Saquet and the Town of Neepawa for their support

and guidance throughout the process of establishing the park, especially in the last six months.

However, the efforts of the NADPA board won’t be stopping once the park opens. In the board’s final

comments, McCarty told the Banner & Press, “Once we get the dog park up and running, we hope to still continue our efforts on fundraising towards small add-ons or projects in the future.”

These add-ons may include items such as the addition of hills, tunnels and a tent for extra shade.

T he NA DPA board invites everyone to watch for updates on their social media.

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AUGUST 5, 2022

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1982: Neepawa post office celebrates 100 years

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Iroquois W.I. and friends of the district.

110 years ago, Tuesday, August 13, 1912 Brookda le: A par t y while out for a joy ride the other day were very much surprised when one of the hind wheels of their buggy dropped off. After a lengthy search for the nut, they found it in the buggy. It had evidently been taken off by some unknown person, thinking it a joke.

70 years ago, Thursday, August 7, 1952 Brookdale: A gang of men are busy erecting an annex to the Pool elevator.

100 years ago, Friday, August 4, 1922 Eden: Many creaks and groans are heard these days as the old fellows are limbering up for the baseball tournament at Neepawa.

90 years ago, Tuesday, August 2, 1932 Riding Mountain: T. Boyd, of Central, had two horses killed by lightning on Sunday, Jul. 24.

80 years ago, Thursday, August 6, 1942 Women will be needed by the thousands before this war is won and, to speed their enlistment, women have been called into consultation at Ottawa.

M i s s T hel m a P iet t has been accepted in the C.W.A.C. and left last Thursday for Vermillion for basic training. Before her departure, a number of friends gathered at her home and presented Thelma with a pen and pencil set and a small purse of money, on behalf of the

60 years ago, Tuesday, August 7, 1962 C o r d o v a : Q u it e a number from the district were in to see the water sk i cha mpionsh ips at M i nnedosa Beach on Sunday.

50 years ago, Thursday, August 3, 1972 Customers at Alonsa e xc h a n g e w i l l b eg i n using dial telephones next month when the Manitoba Telephone System converts the exchange from manual to automatic operation.

F. H . Suter, M T S commercial supervisor for the region, said Alonsa will be converted on Aug. 17.

Presentation of coursecompletion certif icates to eight people trained in recreational vehicle construction at Edson Industries (Neepawa) Ltd. under a $7,920 trainingon-the-job contract with the Federal Department of Manpower and Immigration, took place on Wednesday, Jul. 26, 1972 at the local plant situated on the outskirts of Neepawa. Total cost of training amounted to $10,560.

40 years ago, Thursday, August 5, 1982 A quiet gathering of post

off ice workers, off icials and citizens met Friday afternoon, Jul. 30, to mark the 100th anniversary of Neepawa’s post office.

On Aug. 1, it was 100 years to the day that J. J. Hamilton became Neepawa’s first postmaster.

To commemorate the occasion, Canada Post Cor porat ion president Michael Warren sent a congratulatory letter to current postmaster, Terry McIntosh; owner of the former post office building, Al Lytle unveiled a plaque outlining the history of local postal service…

The first postal service in Neepawa actually began in 1877, Mayor Gill said, when Mr. and Mrs. John Graham handled mail in their house for a group of 17 settlers.

That site, apparently, has since become part of the Neepawa Cemetery.

A fter unvei l ing t he plaque, Dor is and A l Lytle explained the early postal service had several temporary locations. Its first permanent home was in the building they now own, built in 1908 and 1909, along Mountain Avenue.

T he Neepawa Post Office Building also shared space with a customs office until 1921. Service was transferred exactly 62 years later, on Oct. 9, 1971 to the current post office…

Neepawa’s postmasters have been J.J. Hamilton, A l fred Da lton, J.J. McFadden, W.F. Young, E.J. Harris, William Wigmore, George S. Black wel l, John G. Nye, Wesley E.

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A plaque commemorating Neepawa’s first permanent post office building was unveiled Jul. 30, 1982 by Doris and Al Lytle, current owners of the building.

Mayor Homer Gill assisted in the unveiling.

Postal service in Neepawa has had some temporary locations since 1877.

Davidson, Arthur J. Willis, C.R.M. Hobday, J.M. Barker, Lorne Buchanan and Terry McIntosh.

30 years ago, Tuesday, August 4, 1992 The Reform Party has taken great pains recently to distance itself from allegations it is racist.

Leader Preston Manning says Reform’s policies on Quebec, multiculturalism and immigration are race free.

That’s all well and fine, but perhaps someone should have enlightened Lisgar-Marquette Reform association president Roy McLaren.

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By Chad Carpenter

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Will we do better in the future?

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n the past, I have written about the U.S. medical system. I have had to delay getting back to Canada because I ended up in three different U.S. hospitals last week, one in Kentucky and two in Missouri. Treatment was excellent and as of Tuesday, Aug. 1, my wife Christine was driving me 15 hours home. God bless health care staff and my wife.

Will we do better in the future?

A couple of years ago, I posed this question to Manitoba Health: “If Manitoba had the same ratio of population to ICUs as North Dakota, there would be over 400 ICUs in Manitoba instead of 72. Do you know why Manitoba numbers of available ICUs varies so much from North Dakota?” The stats are a couple years old now.

I actually got an answer but, as usual, the words can’t be attributed to an actual person, but here’s the answer which was “attributed to a Shared Health spokesperson”: “Manitoba’s ICU capacity preCOVID was 72 beds. In addition, up to 22 beds are maintained to meet the needs of cardiac sciences patients.

This bed base has regularly expanded to meet patient demands during surges and busy periods, such as the annual flu season, but has been considered by system experts and leaders as appropriate capacity for a population the size of Manitoba and in line with historical needs during normal, non-surge times.

COVID has placed unprecedented pressures on critical care services not just in Manitoba, but around the globe. In response to these demands, Manitoba has increased critical care capacity to 152 beds locally and has arranged for access to additional capacity out of province through a number of agreements with other Canadian jurisdictions. As of Thursday, 122 patients (60 COVID and 62 non-COVID) were being cared for in Manitoba ICUs. ThesustainedpressuresofCOVID-19 are expected to subside over the coming months with the expanded availability and adoption of vaccines.

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continue to review evidence and data related to the ongoing and anticipated demands on critical care capacity both for potential future waves of COVID and for the future health demands of Manitoba’s population. Comparison of bed base between vastly different jurisdictions, particularly between Canada and the United States which have extremely different health systems, does not provide an accurate picture of capacity or demand in Manitoba ICUs.” In a newspaper article in the Grand Forks Herald ,Minot Trinity Hospital Dr. Jeffrey Sather explained that at the height of the C-19 pandemic, North Dakota was running low on ICUs. If that was the case, then it’s no wonder Manitoba’s ICUs were overloaded.

North Dakota has had 111,000 cases and 1,554 deaths. The ND population was stated as 762,000 in 2019. By the numbers, they haven’t done as well as Manitoba on cases and deaths.

C-19 has always been about numbers.

Manitoba has done better than North Dakota. In Manitoba, there have been 1,125 deaths attributed to C-19 as of June 21. Out of a population of 1.4 million, that is a small percentage, but every death is sad and many were tragic. It has been stated many times that a high percentage of the deaths were among the elderly and in care homes. The situation will be studied much more I am sure, but it is widely felt that many of the care home deaths could have been avoided.

We will never know for sure.

There have been 55,405 cases, which means about four per cent of Manitobans tested positive for C-19. How many more actually had C-19? We will also never know. Earlier this month, Manitoba Health, when I asked how many people died in ICU, stated that one in four people in ICU didn’t survive.

Now, go back and re-read Manitoba Health’s statement above about ICUs. They defend Manitoba numbers by saying, “Comparison of bed base between vastly different jurisdictions, particularly between Canada and the United States, which have extremely different health systems, does not provide an accurate picture of capacity or demand in Manitoba ICUs.” That’s a very telling statement. In Manitoba, the government decides how many ICUs or most other services we have. In the U.S., demand determines how many services they have. While we can be very thankful for the quality of health care in Manitoba, the availability is often lacking. In the U.S., there are very short waiting lists. In Canada, a person can wait for months or years to get a treatment or surgery.

Canada, and especially Manitoba, has been adamant that private health care is a bad thing. Maybe it’s time to reexamine that premise. Had we re-visited that premise a few years ago, maybe we wouldn’t have run out of ICUs. Sixteen months ago, the whole C-19 process was geared to two numbers.

One was reducing deaths and the other was not overloading the ICUs. It appears we fell short on both counts and in the process ran into a pile of social and economic issues as a consequence.

I feel that overall, Manitoba did OK, but we could have done a lot better. We fell short, we didn’t measure up and that should be a wake-up call. There will be another pandemic, there will be more and more demand on health care, even without a pandemic. Manitoba Health admits we only had enough ICU beds for “non-surge” times. Will we do better in the future? Only if we decide to do so.

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kay, so July is gone. As of Aug. 4, the sun is setting 43 minutes earlier than on Jun. 21, and sleeping in an extra 35 minutes every morning, decreasing our daylight hours by 78 minutes. (I took way too long figuring that out!) The evening temperatures are a bit lower, and the clock, well, my clock, is racing.

It feels like summer’s almost gone and you know what is coming on.

With summer comes a bit more unscheduled time, even for a retiree. The ‘things to do’ list is more enjoyable than a winter list. Even with the time and the fun list, things are not yet completed! One chore I want to get done is to apply a wood treatment to the deck. I have time, right?

I am keeping up with my pocket gardens. Six cups of fresh strawberries in the freezer and that is from a small patch. The raspberries are almost ready. Twelve cups of shelled peas and six cups of green beans are also saved for winter, and we have and are eating both vegetables regularly for meals. The cucumbers are just starting, as are the tomatoes, and we have an endless supply of lettuce and spinach. The ground cherries are slow, but delicious! Before too long, we will be dining on fresh potatoes, carrots and green peppers. All from a little back yard oasis. Over the moon thankful for the gardens.

Summer is more than yard and gardens for me. It is Sunday drives and day trips. It is evenings spent with family and friends. It is slow walks, sunsets and moonshine. (Not the liquid.)

These summers are not the summers of my youth or middle years. There is no baling and hauling of hay.

There are no family camping trips, not with a tent or with a camper. There are no countless sleepovers of countless grandchildren. No go-carts, mini bikes, or garden tractor parades. No rush for swimming lessons, summer camps, or sports days.

I watch my grandchildren in this phase of their lives.

The great grands now range in age from just past one to 12 years of age, and there are seven of them.

I am of rocking chair age, but not of rocking chair mindset. Whereas I remember summers past with fondness, I do not long for them. Whereas I watch the next generation parent, I do not long for that either. I am content. Content with the slow pace of my days. Content with ample opportunity to serve. Content with quiet evenings. I am content.

It has taken time and practice to be able to say that with complete confidence and sincerity. Much of my life I have been striving. Striving to be who and what others expected of me and from me. Striving to meet my own expectations, real or unreal though they were. Striving to get more done, to accumulate more, to see more to do more. Striving.

These thoughts accompany me as I watch the daylight hours dwindle, knowing full well what comes next. I am in the fall of my seasons, and the scenery is beautiful.

May it be a long open season!

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Perspectives

AUGUST 5, 2022

A trio of errors– Part 1 Faithfully I Yours n last week’s column, I promised that I would identify three errors of which our society is guilty.

On the surface, they may not look all that serious. But as a consequence of these errors, the foundations of peace, order and good government that have made our country “glorious and free” are being seriously eroded.

This week, we will deal with the first error. Our society has humanized God. We speak volumes about those attributes of God that we like– his love, his mercy, his kindness, his patience, etc. There’s nothing wrong with that. We need to talk about them.

But we don’t talk about God’s infallibility– that he is always right. We don’t talk about the unchanging standards of right and wrong that he has given us in the Bible. We don’t talk about his hatred of any thought, word or deed that violates his laws. We don’t talk about the anger he expresses when he sees racism, bias, prejudice, discrimination, violence and abuse of the

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vulnerable and weak in our society. And we don’t talk about the eternal punishment that awaits those who deliberately violate God’s laws.

We don’t talk about them because we think a loving God would never be like that or do those things.

And that is where we are wrong. A loving God sent his son, Jesus Christ our Lord, to this earth– to die for our sins so that we could be forgiven and never have to face the anger, judgment and punishment that awaits those who sin against him and refuse the forgiveness he offers us. But we have turned God into someone who is just like us. And that has cost our society a great deal.

Let me explain what I mean. When we buy produce at a grocery store, it is

placed on a scale, and the price we pay is based on the weight of the item we buy.

But can we be sure, when we are doing this, that we aren’t being scammed?

Yes, we can, thanks to Measurement Canada– a government agency responsible for testing and approving all scales used for any commercial purpose. The weights and measures they use are exact copies of the standard weights and measures housed in the offices of the International Bureau of Weights and Measures in Paris, France.

Any weight or measure that exactly matches the standard is correct. All others are wrong! The IBWM standards are absolute. They have been that way since 1857 when they were first defined. They don’t change just because

The splash parks are ideal for little ones and keep your pets safe and watered as well. The people who work in the hot sun are also in danger about overheating.

We are not used to this kind of weather and are thankful

that it will not last. Farmers have most of their hay put up and I see beautiful bales out on the fields.

How is our daily spiritual life? Is it well-watered and regularly maintained?

There is prayer needed for young and old. Some are house bound because of age or sickness.

We need to encourage them and give them some

Observation

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eat, heat and more heat. The elderly in care facilities are being warned to stay hydrated, to keep the water glass filled. Sometimes, I do not feel like getting out of my easy chair to get more water.

a government or someone in a position of leadership thinks they should.

Hu ma ns have been around a lot longer than the IBWM standards. So where do we turn when we are seeking absolute standards of right and wrong for our lives? The IBWM standards were created by an international group of scientists, put on paper and ratified by 12 major industrial countries. Fortyseven additional countries have accepted those standards since 1857 and now use them as the standard weights and measures for all trade and commerce within their borders and with other countries.

To find absolute standards of right and wrong for us, we look to our creator; to the God who said: “Let us make humans in our image and after our likeness.”

The infallible, all-knowing, never-changing God who created us has given us absolute standards of right and wrong. They can be found in the Bible. If we ignore them, we do so at our own peril. water from the Word of God. It will bring peace of mind. The water from the well gives us water to refresh our body, but God gives us living water that will never run dry and will last forever.

We need to encourage family and friends and give them some water from the Word of God. It will bring peace of mind.

What is this mystery item?

Does anyone know what this mystery item is?

June Siemas came into the office on July 29 with this picture.

She thought readers of the Banner & Press would know what it is. She saw it at a friends house and asked but that person didn’t know, it had just been sitting on the windowsill for a long time. It is 3.5 inches long. Submit your guesses to news@neepawabanner.com!

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Believing without seeing Can you think of anything you believe is true that you have never seen with your own eyes? Have you seen the law of gravity? Can you see oxygen?

Often in life, you can meet people who say they will only believe someone or something if they can see it with their own eyes. If they cannot see it, they will not believe.

When Jesus rose from the dead, He appeared to His apostles more than once. One of them, Thomas, was not present at one particular meeting. Later, Thomas said that he would not believe that Jesus Christ had been risen from the dead unless he touched Jesus’ hands where the nails had been.

When the Lord Jesus appeared to Thomas, He asked him to put his finger and hand into Jesus’s wounds at His hands and His side. Then Jesus said to Thomas, “‘…do not be unbelieving, but believing.’

Thomas answered and said to Him, ‘My Lord and my God!” ( John 20:27-28).

Then the risen Savior Jesus responded that those people who believe in Him without seeing are blessed.

So Christ gives us a gift of faith. This faith gives us confidence to believe in Jesus, whom we have never seen with our physical eyes.

1 Peter 1:8-9, “and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, obtaining as the outcome the salvation of your souls” (NASB).

What is a real and true faith? According to Hebrews 11:1, “…faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen”.

If you are not a believer in Jesus Christ yet, I encourage you to believe in the risen Savior to have hope beyond the grave, a meaningful life in this world and eternal bliss in Heaven.

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Music night in Minnedosa

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By Gladwyn Scott

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M innedosa Personal Care Home is unique, as one of its residents, Gayleen (Scott) Stimpson leads the folks in an evening of music each Saturday (unless they are prohibited due to COVID-19). Many of the 50 residents gather in their common room to sing, hum, tap their toes or snap their fingers to the old favourites, which often ends with “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.”

Gayleen is a retired high energy teacher of more than 33 years, mainly in Strathclair, where she was very active in community affairs. Both she and her husband, Merv, were quite involved in the Strathclair Marching Band, which had an exchange visit with a German community band, Haversbeck. This event has a plaque on Main Street to commemorate the historic occasion.

Also a former Minnedosa Grade 8 teacher, she was the pianist for the Starlight Serenaders, a popular Westman dance band that

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Gayleen (Scott) Stimpson plays the piano every week for her fellow residents at the Minnedosa Personal Care Home.

included Bob McTavish (sax), Kerry Morries (percussionist), Clarence Martin (electric guitar), father, Jim Scott (violin), and husband, Merv (trumpet).

She was always a strong Legion supporter, as Merv was a Royal Canadian sailor on the destroyer, Algonquin, during World War II. Their duty was to protect the Canadian convoys from enemy submarines carrying troops and supplies to Britain.

In 2001, she received the Woman of Distinction

Award from the Brandon YWCA after Marie Moffatt had nominated her. Her majorette marching corps was always a source of pride.

Gayleen’s youngest sister, Barbara Ann, of Edmonton recently took her on a field trip to see the beautiful Cardale School Wall of Fame. She played softball with Cardale during her teenage years.

It is hoped that Gayleen will be able to lead the folk in their weekly musical evenings even as she approaches her 90th birthday.

Here and there

By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press

• Carberry’s Carson Bjarnason (17) has been selected to Team Canada for the under 18 tournament in Red Deer, Alberta July 31 to Aug. 6. He was the only Manitoban chosen for the Hlinka Gretzky Cup which includes 12 WHL players.

The Brandon Wheat Kings back up rookie goalie had a record of 8-10-1 with a 4.00 goals against average and a .882 save percentage.

• The Carberry golf team of Shane McCullough, Braden Calvert, Joel Baron and Matt Letkeman won their Prairie Mountain League play off game 4-2

against Neepawa and will meet the winner of the other semi-final between Glenboro and Gi lber t Plains. “There will be a gold medal match and a bronze medal game,” stated Patrick Law, league organizer.

• The Carberry Communities in Bloom Garden of the Week is 448 Main Street, the home of Darlene Coutts and Glen Creasy.

• The Rivers Comets of the South West League won the provincial senior baseball championship Sunday, July 24 at Wawanesa. Ryan Shaw was the winning pitcher in an 8-7 decision over the Carman Cardinals (Border League) in their

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Editor’s Note

Gladwyn Scott will be taking a short break from his weekly news updates from the Carberry area. This hiatus will begin in the Aug. 12 edition of the Neepawa Banner & Press.

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A special celebration for the Church of Christ in Neepawa

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Neepawa was recently the epicentre of a milestone anniversary and celebration for the Church of Christ. Several hundred parishioners from across western Canada gathered in the community on Tuesday, July 26 for Iglesia ni Cristo Day. Iglesia ni Cristo Day is a national holiday in the Philippines that commemorates the foundation of the Church of Christ, back in 1914. It is observed on July 27 each year. The event in Neepawa was held on the 26th as to coincide with the celebrations occurring at the same time in the Philippines, due to the time zone differences.

The local festivities included a march from the Yellowhead Centre to the Iglesia Ni Cristo/Church Of Christ building. After the participants assembled at the church, the day continued with musical performances and other merriment.

Sidney Santos, the district minister of the Church of Christ for Manitoba, noted that they were very happy to be able to hold this celebration in Neepawa.

“We were trying to time it with the time in Philippines, which is July 27, so that here, we’re doing a parade here in Neepawa.

We’re doing a parade with our brethren from different

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Members of the Church of Christ in Neepawa gathered for a group photo after the parade celebrating their foundation was concluded on July 26.

parts of our district, Winnipeg, Saskatoon and other places. We gathered here so that we can just celebrate the anniversary of the Church,” said Santos. “It’s a blessing for us to be able to do something like this for the community. We purchased this chapel during [COVID-19

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restrictions], so we weren’t able to use it, but now that the restrictions are lessened, what we wanted to do was really reach out and help as many people as we can, give whatever we can and let them know that the church is here whenever anyone needs anything.”

Aid to Humanity Another part of the day was the Church of Christ’s support for the Aid to Humanity outreach program.

Established in 1981, the program delivers essential

resources to communities that need them. Santos said these types of humanitarian initiatives are a big part of their efforts.

“The celebrations also include distributing care

packages that we would love to give to the community. So we’ve prepared those just so that the community knows that we’re doing our best to be good citizens here in Neepawa,” noted Santos.

As for the church’s effort to establish itself in Neepawa, Santos noted that the community has been very welcoming, which has been greatly appreciated.

“We just want to say thank you to the community. We really appreciate the love and acceptance that we felt when we bought the chapel and became a staple here in Neepawa.

The community really reached out and welcomed us. I don’t know if there is enough words to say thank you to all of them.”

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Front row: Kendra Harris, Kyla Wahoski, Ella Koshel, Rebecca Ellis, Jessie Wither, Amber Wahoski. Missing: Jayden Hanke.

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Water safety Neepawa Neepa wa Back row, from left: Sadie McIntosh, Claire Beaumont, Erica Bray, Jenna Beaumont (Head Lifeguard), Ryder Phinney, Allison Beaumont.

Front row: Kendra Harris, Kyla Wahoski, Ella Koshel, Rebecca Ellis, Jessie Wither, Amber Wahoski. Missing: Jayden Hanke.

WEAR A LIFEJACKET WHEN BOATING

Harris Pharmacy 424 Mountain Ave., Neepawa 204-476-2888 or 204-476-3157

BUCKLE UP! WEAR A LIFE JACKET.

McCreary Back row, from left: Kayden Caumartin, MyKayla Kohlman, Hallie Scott, Kelsey Mutch, Chris Szewczyk.

Front row: Ashley Scott, Kaitlyn Greigson, Cameryn Dunning, Stacey Dunning.

WALK SLOWLY IN THE POOL AREA. DON’T RUN. 51 Main St. East, Neepawa, MB

204-476-5653 ALWAYS CHECK WATER DEPTH BEFORE DIVING IN

Best Choice Auto Sales & Service 24 Hr towing • Now Available Bank Financing Vehicle Sales, Maintenance & Repairs 129 Main Street West, Neepawa, MB • 1-877-525-1275

ALWAYS USE YOUR LIFE JACKET 500 PTH #5, Neepawa, MB For Take Out or Delivery call:

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300 Mountain Ave., Neepawa 204-476-5164 www.gianttiger.com

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FIVE & FIFTY

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Highway #5, McCreary, MB

204-835-2752

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204-476-2315

135 Main Street • 204-834-2426

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KEEP CALM AND SWIM ON

Municipality of McCreary

MOLGAT SHOPPING CENTRE

P. O. Box 338 – 432 First Ave. McCreary, MB. R0J 1B0 Telephone: 1 (204) 835-2309 • Fax: 1 (204) 835-2649 Email: municipality@mccreary.ca

Laurier, MB • 204-447-2016

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WISHING YOU A SAFE FUN SUMMER FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT THE CARBERRY PLAINS COMMUNITY CENTRE POOL

Reischek Pharmacy

302 Ellen Street, Neepawa, MB 204-476-8852

From left: Lexi Unrau, Dahlia Snaith, Quinn Thorn, Aidan Town, Tyler Hood, Brayden Knox, Nate Robson, Colton Knox. Missing: Tynille Steen, Dylan Barnstable.

THANKS TO OUR LIFEGUARDS SALES AND SERVICE

607 Burrows Road N McCreary 204-835-2449 www.reischekpharmacy.ca

LOOKING ON THE SAFE SIDE ALWAYS

Town of Carberry

From left: Taia Campbell, Brooke Reimer, Kendra Harris, Veronica Casigay, Kira Wiebe, Laci Buydens, Keira Reimer, Lauren Armstrong.

BUDDY UP! MAKE SURE YOU NEVER SWIM ALONE. 41 Main St. E. Neepawa, MB 204-704-2212 6 Morris St. N. Gladstone, MB 204-385-2212

ALWAYS SWIM IN A SAFE PLACE.

ALWAYS SWIM WITH A BUDDY 77 Dennis Street, Gladstone, MB 204-385-2506 (Formerly Jarvis Meats)

DON’T SWIM ALONE

East End Service Ltd. 200 First Ave. Carberry, MB

Brent Wright - Manager Gladstone Elevator 204-385-2292

204-834-2242

Thanks To our lifeguards!

SWIM IN DESIGNATED AREAS SUPERVISED BY LIFEGUARDS

Municipality of North Cypress - Langford

Carberry, MB 204-834-6620 www.townofcarberry.ca

DRINK WATER TO STAY HYDRATED

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Photo above, pictured from left: Gary Forgue, Matt Calvert, Rainey (one of the recipients of the funds raised), Calder Anderson, Nolan Ritchie.

Left photo, pictured from left: The Bates family– Jeremy, Maiya (the other recipient this year), Sierra and Emory.

By John Drinkwater Neepawa Banner & Press The Third Annual Dream Ride took place on Saturday, July 23. There were significant changes to the schedule this year. The 52km ride departed the Onanole Recreation Centre at 8:00 a.m.; the 15km walk departed from the cook shed opposite Trading Post at 8:00 a.m.; the 15km E-bike ride left the E-bike rental shed near Tempo Gas at 10:00 a.m.

This year’s fundraising recipients were Maiya, aged four from Carberry, and Rainey, aged 13 from Brandon. Maiya was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at 21 months old. She recently finished her cancer treatments. All she has known are appointments, hospitals and medicine. After seeing a commercial for Disney, she told her parents she wanted to see the “castle.”

Rainey was diagnosed with Ollier Disease at age six, a rare hereditary bone condi-

tion. He has experienced multiple fractures leading to over 100 hospital visits. A visit to Disney is top of his dream list, too.

Three ‘celebrities’ participated in the Ebike ride: Matt Calvert, a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger, played for the Columbus Blue Jackets and Colorado Avalanche during his career in the NHL. Calder Anderson played for Winkler Flyers, Moose Jaw Warriors and the Neepawa Natives.

Nolan Ritchie played for the Brandon Wheat Kings from 2018 to 2022.

Two teams of seven were selected to comprise of Team Maiya and Team Rainey.

Team Maiya won the challenge, raising the most donations.

Gary and Marsha Forgue, organizers, said, “Our original goal was $35,000, however our latest figure is $41,433.41. During the past three years, we have raised over $100,000 for this event.”

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Swim season underway for Neepawa Blue Dolphins

Submitted Neepawa Blue Dolphins The Neepawa Dolphins are enjoying a swimming good time this season.

Under the direction of head coach Claire Beaumont, the team participated in a pair of swim meets in July.

Treherne meet On Sunday, July 17, the team free-styled on over to the Treherne Aquatic Centre. Following are the results for the Neepawa team: Girls 8 and under Rylee Wilson - 1st place in the 25m freestyle and backstroke; 2nd place in the 50m backstroke and 50m freestyle.

Girls 9/10 - Teylar Jacobsen - 1st in the 50m breaststroke, 50m butterfly and 100m IM; 3rd in the 100m breaststroke and 100m freestyle.

Mya Gingras - 1st in the 25m freestyle, 25m breaststroke and 25m butterfly; 2nd in the 50m backstroke and 3rd in the 100m freestyle.

Girls 11/12 - Anne Crosson - 1st place in the 50m breaststroke, 2nd place in the 100m breaststroke, 50m backstroke, and 25m butterfly.; 3rd place in the 50m freestyle.

Clar Anne Howe - 1st place in the 25m breaststroke and 25m backstroke, 2nd place in the 25m freestyle, 3rd place in the 50m backstroke and 7th place in the 50m freestyle.

Girls 13/14 - Kammi Smith - 1st in the 200m freestyle, 200m IM. 2nd in the 100m breaststroke and 100m freestyle. 3rd in the 100m IM Ashley Nadeau - 1st in the 100m IM, 25m freestyle and 50m breaststroke; 2nd in the 100m butterfly; 3rd in the 100m breaststroke.

Alyssa Nadeau - 1st in the 25m breaststroke and 200m breaststroke; 2nd in the 50m breaststroke and 200m IM; 4th in the 100m breaststroke.

Aliyah Jacobsen - 3rd in the 50m breaststroke and 100m breaststroke; 4th in the 100m IM and 50m backstroke.

Girls 15 and over Kassidy Smith - 1st in the 100m breaststroke, 100m IM, and 50m breaststroke; 2nd in the 50m backstroke and 100m backstroke.

Boys 8 and under - Austin Nadeau - 1st in the 25m butterfly, 100m freestyle; 2nd in the 25m breaststroke and 25m backstroke; 3rd in the 25m freestyle.

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A difficult year off the ice in Neepawa Neepawa Titans confirm year-end financial loss at AGM

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

This is probably not the ‘return to normal’ that the Neepawa Titans Junior “A” Hockey Club had been hoping for post pandemic.

The team hosted its annual general meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, Aug. 2 in the lobby of the Yellowhead Centre.

The gathering was a chance for the organization to review the results of the 2021-2022 MJHL season.

During the session, board representatives confirmed that the team had suffered a net financial loss last season of $60,516. That adds to the team’s overall long-term debt, as it now stands at $299,056. This is the sixth time in the last eight years the Titans/Natives have closed the fiscal year at a loss.

The most notable expenses over the year for the team were as follows: Subcontracts - $75,718; Hockey supplies - $74,378; Fundraising expenses $69,324; Billets - $57,088; and Bus expenses - $44,207.

As for revenue sources, fundraising was the largest ,at $205,442, followed by local sponsorship agreements ($86,892); MJHL sponsorships ($42,917) and game revenue aka ticket sales and 50/50 ($48,755).

Titans board member Jamie Denbow did note that while the MJHL season was played in full, there were still a few extenuating circumstances that impacted the bottom line. He said the portion of the year where maximum allowable attendance of games was cut to 250 people, due to provincially mandated restrictions, did have an effect.

Denbow stated that the rising costs of operating a junior “A” hockey club are difficult to deal with, especially for a small-tomid market team such as Neepawa. He did add, however, that a notable growth in local sponsorships recently, combined with a return to a normal climate, post COVID re-

Winkler meet On Sunday, July 24, the Blue Dolphins splashed to another successful day at the Winkler Aquatic Centre.

Following are the results for the local team: Boys 9/10 - Austin NaRevenue/expenses deau - 2nd place in the According to the organ25m butterfly; 3rd in the ization’s official financial 25m backstroke; 4th in statements, which are comthe 50m freestyle and 50m piled annually by Kinley breaststroke; 5th in the 25m Thomson Chartered Acbreaststroke. countants Inc., the overBoys 11/12 - Jacey Smith all revenue for the club’s - 2nd in the 25m butterfly 2021-22 fiscal year totalled and 25m breaststroke; 3rd $416,204. Meanwhile, the in the 100m breaststroke; expenses to operate the club 4th in the 25m freestyle and were $481,269.

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Coach/GM report Neepawa Titans head coach and general manager Ken Pearson stated that the 2021-2022 season was not short of peaks and valleys, both on and off the ice, for the club. From the changing of the team’s name and the costs associated with it; to uncertainties out of their control related to COVID-19 restrictions.

He remained optimistic, however, that there will be improvements this upcoming year.

Other items of note that Pearson referenced included the new assistant coaches that will be a part of the team this season. Zak Hicks and Landon Cameron were announced as joining the club, back in June.

Speaking with the Banner & Press at the conclusion of the AGM, Pearson noted that it is time for the team to take that next step.

“The community should look forward to a good product, both on and off the ice in 2022-23,” said

Pearson. “We’re leaps and bounds ahead of last year with the roster. We’ll likely have about 15 returning players to the club and a few young prospects that we think are ready to step in and play. We’re excited about hitting training camp.”

Camp will begin at the end of the month, followed by five pre-season games.

Thos games include two games each against the Portage Terriers and Waywayseecappo Wolverines.

As well, the Titans will play one game in Neepawa against The Kam River Fighting Walleye of the SIJHL, on Sept. 6.

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Yard Sale, Moving: Household items, dishes, linens, bedding, some furniture, decorations, misc tools. 336 Hamilton St. Neepawa Sat Aug 13. 10 am - 3 pm.

Do you have any old coins or inherited coins that you would like to have appraised or sold for the estate? I provide a free appraisal and make an offer to buy them without commitment. Call Ron in Brandon at 204-724-8720.

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Age 50+, large 2 bdm suite in newer 4-plex. Includes window treatments, all appliances, washer and dryer, storage, snow removal, yard care and parking for 2 vehicles. No smoking, no pets. 220 Mountain Ave, Neepawa. $1,200 per month.

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Obituary

Help Wanted Farm Help needed for Harvest

John Carl Nelson 1935 – 2022

Peacefully on Monday July 25, 2022 at the PembinaManitou Health Centre, Carl Nelson, 87 formerly of Carberry, Brandon and Morden, MB passed away.

A private graveside service will be held at the Carberry Cemetery.

Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler In care of arrangements • wiebefuneralhomes.com

Boyd Farms is looking for farm help for harvest.

Must be experienced and have a Class 1 license.

Pay is up to $35/hour.

Call Gary at 204-867-7291 or email rgboyd69@gmail.com

Journeyman Plumbers / Pipe Fitters & Apprentices Mechanical construction experience preferred.

Immediate employment in Brandon & Rural Manitoba area.

Excellent benefit package.

Please forward resumes to: Neepawa Plumbing & Heating (1979) Ltd. Box 159 Neepawa, MB R0J 1 HO Or Email dphillips@nphltd.ca

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Obituary Frank Arnold Anderson

Frank Arnold Anderson was born on August 22, 1935, the eldest child of George and Elizabeth Anderson (Lowe).

He came home from the hospital to the family farm at Austin, where he was fortunate to spend the first six years of his life with his live-in (paternal) grandmother, who certainly helped to influence how he was raised and who he became, even as a man. The house only got busier over the years, with the addition of six younger siblings and lots of family and friends in and out.

Frank took his early schooling at Springbrook, about a mile down the road from home, and then went on to Austin. Frank was no stranger to work, as he helped with the harvest each fall since he was about 12, until he finally left school at age 16 to go to work full time. He started out building military housing, first at Rivers, then joining his friends in Shilo to do the same, but for better pay. In about 1952, he decided that he wanted to see the country and started his adventures with hitchhiking around the western provinces, finding work in various places, including zinc and gold mines. He returned home again to help on the farm during the winter months, or if work was slow out west.

Frank said he hitched 6,300 miles in five weeks one time, and always talked about how good the Salvation Army was to him over the years, as that was the first place he’d go for a bed and a meal. He enjoyed repaying those hitchhiking rides many times over through the years until long after it was considered safe to do so.

In about 1954, he got a “proper job” (his words) where he worked on the telegraph lines for a couple of years before he started working as a hoe and crane operator.

He was involved in building many small bridges still in use today, in southern Ontario and Manitoba, in a fraction of the time they would be built today, and yet every bit as good.

Many cherished friendships were formed during these years and continue until this day.

Frank married Yvonne Hanson in March of 1959 and often said it was the best decision of his life. They had four children; Trieste was born later that fall, Donna in ‘61, Reid in ‘64, and Leanne in ‘69. In 1965, as their young children were starting school, they settled back “home” in Austin and started to farm. They moved to his uncle Glen’s yard and he and his brother, Eric, formed a partnership which was to last many years. By about 1968, Frank was able to farm full time while Eric continued to work on northern construction jobs, coming home in the down times to help. In 1972, Frank and Yvonne moved to the farm at Carberry, where they lived until they moved to town in 1988. It was during this time that Donna, Reid and Leanne all started to farm and Eric moved out on his own.

Frank enjoyed trying new things in agriculture and over

the years dabbled in cow/calf operations and specialized breeds such as Charolais, Simmental, and Maine-Anjou.

He then became quite famous for his Holstein Feeders, as he was one of the first to feed cattle with waste potatoes.

He was also one of the first in the area to ship cattle to the States, once again forming numerous friendships in the business that he greatly valued always. Frank never ceased to share his love of farming, opinions, and expertise with anyone who would listen and wanted to learn.

Frank enjoyed travelling and he and Yvonne have logged many miles together just the two of them, but also with many good friends and family. They visited Australia (his favourite destination) and Holland, as well as Canada (coast to coast) and much of the US. They enjoyed taking in the country sides via the scenic route and National Parks, and always made time for feedlots and auction marts, and of course, connecting with friends and family along the way.

He enjoyed guns and all that came with them, including reloading shells, target practices, gun shows and more, which he enjoyed sharing with friends and family. He loved vehicles and always drove in style, whether in a sparkling clean Range Rover, Jeep, or his classic go-to, a new red Ford truck.

From a young age, Frank was always interested in politics and greatly enjoyed a good debate over current world issues. He was a faithful conservative, as he always said they were “the best of the worst” option. He subscribed to numerous magazines and newspapers and never missed scouring an issue cover to cover, usually with a hot cup of coffee, hot or iced tea, or a plain old cup of hot water. He could often be found down at the local coffee shop, whether in Carberry or Austin, for the latest local news too. In the last few years, especially, Frank and Yvonne frequented restaurants and diners numerous times a week, making friends out of the staff and other regulars.

He loved giving advice to anyone who asked and a few who didn’t. He firmly believed that people were good and if you treated people right, they would treat you right in return. He, himself, was well liked and well respected in his communities.

Frank is lovingly remembered by his wife of 63 years, Yvonne, daughter Trieste (Ken), son Reid (Judy), and daughter Leanne (Ray); grandchildren Jamie and Kyle, Whitney, Layne and Alexis, and Camille, Taren and Reece; great-grandchildren Khylen and Keaton, and Mariama; siblings Darwin and Lorraine Chant; son-in-law Peter, brother-in-law Alex (Carol); Aunt Raebelle, as well as nieces, nephews and extended family. He was predeceased by his daughter Donna, and siblings Lorne, Garth, Lynne and Eric.

A Celebration Of Life will be held on Moday, August 1, 2022 at 1:00 PM at the Austin Community Hall with Rev. Chris Evetts officiating.

If so desired, memorial donations may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba.

Clarke’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Rita Gordon On March 9th, in the early afternoon, Rita Gordon, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Rita leaves behind the love of her life, her husband Sidney, her children Yves and Mua, Sylvie and Aleki and her grandchildren Marseu (Jena), Sosefo, Lina, Savea, Pesila (Tyler), Luc, Nikki, Claire and Trent. She leaves to mourn as well, her prairie family Glen (Valerie), Bill (Marie), Wes (Dave) Peggy, Sylvia and Sue and their children and her famille au Quebec, sisters Nicole (Luc), Jacqueline (Denis) and Lucie and brother Gilles (Claire) and their families. Rita was predeceased by her parents Ernest and Suzanne Pageau, Charlie and Monica Gordon, Barry Hood, Margaret Hood, Rae Taylor and her older brother Yves Pageau.

Rita was born and raised in the tiny community of La Pocatiere, Quebec on the banks of the St. Lawrence River. In school, she was a hard-working, bright student.

So much so that, when she was finishing high school, she was asked by the nuns in her church if she would consider becoming a nun herself. Luckily for her husband and children, this was not in her plans and instead, after school, she obtained her R.N. nursing degree and began her healthcare career in the community of James Bay in northern Quebec. It was during this time in her life that she met her future husband, an adventurous prairie boy who was also working up north. On fishing trips, paddling the rivers, picnics by the lakes and under the canopy of the northern lights, Sidney and Rita fell in love despite not even being able to speak the same language. Sidney knew from the moment he laid eyes on her, that this beautiful French girl with dark sparkling eyes would be his wife and he set out his signature no-fail spirit to make that happen.

Rita and Sidney’s wedding was celebrated with their northern Indigenous friends, some of whom helped Sidney to set up a tipi beside a lake in the wilderness, where he and his bride paddled to their honeymoon. The tipi setting must have been successful in terms of setting the stage for romance, for 9 months later, their son Yves was born.

Sylvie, their daughter, joined just a year later. Rita’s time spent up north were some of her most cherished memories.

After a few years, the family farm at home was calling and Rita and Sidney made their home on the farm in Langford. Rita was quick to learn everything she could about her new home and culture. For the first few years, she had to adapt to a new language and no running water!

She became an expert gardener and canner, preserving jars of pickles and storing fresh vegetables for winter in the root cellar. She learned to raise chickens, pigs and cattle and her nursing skills were often called to the test

to administer medications to her animals. Rita would make jellies from crabapples, jam from raspberries and gather wild sage to flavor her meals. Rita was forever grateful to Sid’s mom and dad, his sisters and brothers, her sisters-inlaw and her kind neighbors who helped her to adjust and learn to adapt to prairie life.

Despite her busy and fulfilling life at home, nursing still called out to Rita. She went back to university to get her B.N., studying full-time and being a full-time mother! Upon completion of her degree, she became a well-loved and respected public health nurse in the Neepawa area. Her favorite part of her job was doing home baby visits to new mothers to make sure everything was going well in their new parenting journey. Even when she wasn’t officially nursing, Rita’s phone would often ring from family and neighbors for medical advice-a testimony to the respect people had for her knowledge and her willingness to always help when needed.

Despite her love for nursing, Rita’s greatest joy in life was being a wife, mother and grandmother. Always giving of herself, Rita would do anything to make a loved one’s day just a little brighter. Her expert cooking skills lent themselves to many a family meal of laughter and storytelling. She faithfully cooked her signature birthday cake at every grandchild’s birthday and delighted in singing and playing games to celebrate the Christmas season.

She could always be counted on to lend a cheer at hockey games or drive hours to listen to her grandchildrens’ 4-H speeches. She spread her love of music to her grandchildren and loved to go see their performances in school productions, choirs and piano recitals. Sidney and Rita spent years enjoying their cabin at Clear Lake, walks in the wilderness and picnics on the shores of Lake Kinosao.

Though our hearts are heavy with the loss of mom and grandma, we take comfort that the gifts she gave us will come alive in each of our stories- her warmth, caring, selflessness and love did not leave us and will find their way woven into the threads of our lives. So mom, we will do our best, taking one day at a time, just like you always said, and hold everything you were close to our hearts. We will love you forever.

The family wishes to extend our deepest gratitude to the nurses and doctors who attended to Rita during her stay in the Neepawa Hospital, Dr. Tariq for his dedicated care as her family physician and Dr. Poettcker and Cancer Care who helped Rita receive the best treatment she could. A special thank you to Father Mark and Sister Aline Comeau for their prayers during Rita’s final days. Thank you to all who have reached out with condolences. Every message, card and hug was treasured. A private family celebration of Rita’s will take place on August 4th. If so desired, donations can be sent to the palliative care ward of the Neepawa Hospital.

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Help Wanted The Rural Municipality of Alonsa is currently looking for an individual to fill a Full Time Position as

Public Works Equipment Operator The successful applicant will work in a unionized environment as a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 987.

Responsibilities include: ▪ Operating municipal equipment ▪ Other duties as assigned Experience operating light & heavy equipment would be an asset.

Applicant must have a valid class five driver’s license.

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

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

We will accept applications until the position is filled.

Submit to: Rural Municipality of Alonsa Equipment Operator P.O. Box 127 Alonsa, MB R0H 0A0 Fax: 204-767-2044 • Email: rmalonsa@inetlink.ca For further information, please call Tami at the municipal office at 204-767-2054 Only those applicants who are awarded an interview will be contacted.

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

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 the 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 $15.75/hour plus a $1.00/hour perfect attendance bonus!

Wage scale extends to $23.55 per hour In addition to HyLife’s benefits, vacation time, and competitive salary our company also offers a $500 dollar employee referral bonus program!

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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.

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

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.

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MUNICIPALITY OF WESTLAKE-GLADSTONE Employment Opportunity

Public Works Labourer

Full-Time Permanent – 45 hours per week Two Term Positions – August 17, 2022 to October 31, 2022 – Rural ditch mowing

Receptionist

Term Position September 1, 2022 to April 30, 2024 (20 months)

Recreation and Leisure Administrator Part-time or Full-Time (35 hrs/week) Opportunity for job sharing

To apply or for further information such as salary range, benefits, etc. please visit westlake-gladstone.ca/p/employment-opportunitiesDeadline to apply is August 16, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

The Town of Neepawa invites applications for full-time Water Treatment Plant Operator to work within the Town’s Class 3 Water Treatment Plant for a six (6) month term (with the possibility of becoming full-time permanent).

Operators with Level 2 Water Treatment Certification are preferred, but willing to train eager operators.

Further details and a complete job description can be found at http://www.neepawa.ca under Town Office, Employment Opportunities. The salary range for this position is $24.11 to $29.51 per hour.

Résumés will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 15 by: Denis Saquet, C.E.T., Manager of Operations 275 Hamilton Street, Box 339 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 (204) 476-7655 | operations@neepawa.ca We thank all those who apply, but advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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TERM HEAD CUSTODIAN

Beautiful Plains School Division is accepting applications for a two month term head custodian with the possibility of an extension at Hazel M Kellington School in Neepawa.

Duties include the cleaning and maintenance of buildings, equipment and grounds under the direction of the Principal and/or Maintenance Supervisor.

Experience in one of the construction trades and employee supervision would be beneficial.

This is an 8 hour per day shift Monday to Friday 7am to 4pm.

The starting salary is $25.52 per hour. The Division offers a pension plan and other benefits.

Applicants should state experience and include three references. Duties to commence as arranged.

Application Deadline: NOON, Wednesday August 17th, 2022 Send resumes marked “HMK Term Head Custodian” to the undersigned.

Tyler Stewart Maintenance Supervisor Beautiful Plains School Division Box 700, Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0 TEL: (204) 476-2388 FAX: (204) 476-3606 Email: tstewart@bpsd.mb.ca Successful candidates must complete a Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry check.

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Others are thanked for their interest.

Please check your ad when first published—The Banner & Press will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion.

Submit resumes to: Bev Szymesko, Superintendent Turtle River School Division Box 309 McCreary, MB R0J 1B0 Phone: (204) 835-2067 Fax (204) 835-2426 e-mail: bevs@trsd.ca

Tender

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION Invites tenders for

Clear Diesel Fuel & Clear Gasoline Tenders for approximately 90,000 litres of clear diesel fuel to be delivered to various Division owned tanks situated throughout the School Division.

Tenders for approximately 150,000 litres of clear gasoline to be delivered to various Division owned tanks situated throughout the School Division.

The duration of the Tender is from September 2022 through June 2023.

Tenders will be accepted until 12:00 pm CDT Monday August 10, 2022.

The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Send Tenders to: Michael Johnson, Transportation Supervisor Turtle River School Division Box 309 McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0 Phone: 204-835-2067 Fax: 204-835-2426 mjohnson@trsd.ca

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14 AUGUST 5, 2022 NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS

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Portage and Plumas advance to Santa Clara Baseball League Finals

By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press

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The Portage Padres scored five times in the bottom of the sixth to record a 5-2 victory over the visiting Carberry Royals Tuesday, July 26. The win allowed the Padres to capture the semi-final series two games to one and advance to the Santa Clara final.

Joey Moffatt struck out 10 and scattered six hits for the hosts. Zaine McConnell whiffed

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three for the Royals, who led 1-0 in the sixth. Key hits by Chris Reykdal, Daylan Laramee and the Moffatt brothers, Brody and Joey, along with a pair of walks gave Portage the advantage.

Eric Truscott and Josh McMillan singled twice for Carberry, who scored single runs in the fourth and seventh innings.

Portage will now meet the Plumas Pirates, who defeated the Neepawa Cubs 2-0 in the other semi-final.

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Phone: 204-476-2345 Toll Free: 1-877-476-2345 www.gillandschmall.com Follow us on Facebook for our listings and more!

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NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS AUGUST 5, 2022 15

Youth Beef Round-Up wraps up for another year The 15th annual Manitoba Youth Beef Round-Up took place from July 30 to Aug. 1 at the Neepawa Ag Complex. The weekend featured a variety of workshops and activities related to cattle showing and the cattle industry, including a team grooming competition (pictured). There was also a stock dog demonstration, judging workshops, a steak cook-off, AI workshops and more.

PHOTOS BY KIRA PATERSON

PUBLIC NOTICE

MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH CYPRESS-LANGFORD

BOARD OF REVISION

Public notice is hereby given that the 2023 Preliminary Assessment Roll for the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford has been delivered to the Municipal Office at 316 Fourth Avenue, Carberry, Manitoba and is open for public inspection during regular business hours. Applications for revision may be made in accordance with sections 42 and 43 of The Assessment Act: APPLICATION FOR REVISION 42(1) A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property under Section 114(1) of The Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay the taxes on the property, or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to; (a) liability to taxation; (b) amount of an assessed value; (c) classification of property, or (d) a refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13(2).

Application Requirements 43(1) An application for revision must: (a) be made in writing; (b) set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which a revision is sought; (c) state the grounds on which the application is based; and (d) be filed by (i) delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office indicated in the public notice given under subsection 41(2), or (ii) serving it upon the secretary at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board as indicated in public notice.

The Board of Revision will sit on Monday, October 17, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford to hear applications.

The final date on which applications must be received by the Secretary of the Board is Monday, October 3, 2022 Dated this 8th day of August 2022 Trish Fraser – Secretary Board of Revision Municipality of North Cypress-Langford Box 220, Carberry, MB R0K 0H0 Ph. 204-834-6622

Find us online at: www.myWestman.ca

Your Support is Changing Lives Each year hundreds of Manitobans hold fundraisers and events in their communities to raise funds in support of those touched by a cancer diagnosis.

On July 3rd, the 7th annual Carberry Potato Truck Pull raised more than $200,000! This long-standing community event draws thousands of people each year.

Coming together to support one and other help change the course of cancer in our province.

Thank you to the Smart Family, event sponsors, and all those involved in this year’s Potato Truck Pull.

All funds raised stay in Manitoba and support an internationally-recognized team at CancerCare Manitoba who provide outstanding care for patients and their families dealing with a cancer diagnosis.

Interested in fundraising with us or supporting this event?

Get in touch with us today!

Call: 204-784-2777 Email: special.events@cancercare.mb.ca Visit us online: cancercarefdn.mb.ca

16 NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS AUGUST 5, 2022

HYLIFE PRODUCT LAUNCH EVENT & FREE SAMPLES IN NEEPAWA - FreshMart Wednesday, August 10 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.

RETAIL PARTNER

HyLife has been producing premium pork for decades, and we’re proud to now make HyLifePork available to the community at retail. HyLife is all-in on pork - come out on Wednesday to see why our products are in demand around the world.