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Friday, March 9, 2018 • Vol.122 No. 33 • Neepawa, Manitoba

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The MJHL careers of six members of the Neepawa Natives are now officially at an end. The veteran 20-year-old players, who completed their final season of eligibility, were honoured during the year-end banquet on Saturday, Mar. 3 at the Yellowhead Hall. The graduating players are (left to right) Jordan Martin, Nolan Richards, Josh Blondeau, Ashton Anderson, Zach Johnson and Justin Metcalf. Additional pictures from the banquet and the year-end award presentation can be seen on page 11.

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Massive storm was snow joke Just under a foot of snow blankets Neepawa and surrounding area

By Eoin Devereux

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Old Man Winter decided to remind Manitoba just who’s the boss one last time, with a massive snowfall earlier in the week. As much as 30 centimetres (cm), or just under 12 inches of snow fell overnight on Sunday, Mar. 4. That system, deemed ‘The Colorado Low’ by meteorologists, was followed up on Monday by another 5-15 cm in some areas.

The winter storm ended up shutting down several provincial roads for a time, making it difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. One such road that was impacted was Highway Number 10 from Brandon to Minnedosa and Dauphin, which was closed on Monday as a precautionary measure.

Env ironment Canada forecaster Natalie Hasel said that most parts of the province have dealt with average precipitation levels throughout the winter, so this sudden large surge of snow had some a little unprepared.

“There are many locations that are not used to the amount of snow that fell overnight. In some ways, this wasn’t your typical southern Manitoba storm, but more closely resembles what you might see out east, with thick, wet snow causing issues,” Hasel said.

After the worst of the system passed through the region, Neepawa and area residents began the process of digging out from under the massive accumu-

lation. The two local companies, P. Baker and Rob Smith and Son, who have been contracted by the town to do snow removal, were out early Monday morning. Their initial focus was on clearing the driving paths on the main roads, including Mountain Avenue and Hamilton Street. To accomplish that, large portions of snow were pushed to the centre of those roads, allowing for vehicles to drive without fear of getting stuck on a main throughway. As for secondary streets, they remained snow packed for the early part of the week, causing some problems for vehicles without four-wheel drive. There were several reports to the Neepawa Banner & Press office of a few stranded cars during the early part of the week.

Town of Neepawa manager of operations Denis Saquet noted that as the week progressed, P. Baker and Smith and Son were able to clear out the excess snow from the main roads and start diverting their attention to secondary streets. He did add however, that some of the early progress was slightly stalled due to the fact that the snow that was accumulated was so wet and heavy.

One reader corroborated that sentiment with a bit of a science experiment.

The person contacted the Banner & Press to inform us that four cups of snow melted down to a cup of water, so at 25 per cent moisture, it was indeed a wet snowfall.

Additional pictures can be seen on page 10

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Someone decided to make the best of the snowfall, making a mini-snowman for the hood of this car.

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Piles of snow were pushed to the middle of the streets on Mountain Avenue and Hamilton Street in Neepawa, to allow for traffic to move along the main roadways of town without fear of getting stuck.

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Kids Choir program in Neepawa

By Miranda Leybourne Neepawa Banner & Press T he Neepawa K id s Choir is in full swing at ArtsForward. The choir is a chance for children between five and 11 years old to learn about singing technique, rhythm and to have fun singing together.

The choir is run by Clinton Jeffrey, who has been running the group since 2017. Jeffrey says he’s been involved with music for his whole life, including participating in choirs and playing the

f lute and piccolo. He’s also been involved in various musicals, and was the co-leader of a “From the Page to the Stage” week-long day camp for eight to 10 year olds who were taught music, set design, costume design and theatre fundamentals in Regina, Sask. He’s also taught for over 15 years, with a focus on music specialisation. It was this intense love and participation with the musical world that inspired Jeffrey to get involved with the Kids Choir.

“I decided to get involved because I enjoy music and wanted to pass on this love of music to the next generation, including [to] my own child,” Jeffrey explains. “I have found that Neepawa has many opportunities for children to participate in physical activities [like] sports outside of the school setting, but that the arts area for children is not as prominent.”

Music has been a huge part of not just Jeffrey’s life, but that of his family.

He says he believes music

can teach children in a way that can really improve their minds, helping some students who have learning difficulties to remember things and understand difficult concepts, while aiding other children with difficulties in speech and language. “ I n ma ny cu lt u res, music is the way information, tradition and love is transferred from one generation to the next. Music helps us tap into another part of our brains. It combines the logical with the emotional. I personally

“Canada Reads” Event in Neepawa

By Jessica Morton Neepawa Banner & Press The well known CBC’s “Canada Reads event”, which has been ongoing for 17 years, begins on March 26-29 and Neepawa will be hosting a local version of this event at the Margaret Lawrence Home. Margaret “Peggy” Laurence is an internationally known author, who was born in Neepawa on July 18, 1926. She lived in the house now known as the Margaret Laurence Home from the age of nine until she left to attend college in Winnipeg.

The evening is going to be held on Thursday, March 22 at 7 p.m. and will be full of reading, musical entertainment and refreshments. Five local readers will be participating in this year’s event and they are Iris Lagria, Lenora Buffi, Kim Chapman, Don Walmsley and Susan Phillips. They will each be reading a book that they feel is the “one book to open your eyes” in 2018. The five books being read this year offers a wide variety of plots and perspective. The first one is Sharon Bala’s “The Boat People” which is based on a true story about a group of refugees who came to Canada, only to face the threat of deportation and accusations of terrorism. The second book of the evening is “American War” by Omar El Akkad details one

family’s story in the year 2074 when a second American Civil War starts after the passage of a bill that bans the use of fossil fuels anywhere in the United States of America. Craig Davidson’s “Precious Cargo” is a memoir about one year spent driving a bus full of children with special needs, is the third book being read for the evening. The fourth book is “Forgivness” by Mark Sakamoto who writes about the understanding and empathy that helped his family overcome some painful obstacles. The final book of the night is by Cherie Dimaline titled “ The Marrow Thieves” which imagines a world that has been ravaged by global warming that has killed millions of people and the ones who survived underwent a trauma that has led to their inability to dream, with the exception of North America’s Indigenous peoples, who carry dreams in webs woven into their bone marrow. The Margaret Lawrence Home has hosted this event for 4 years.

There will be a $10 admission fee which includes all of the refreshments during the night. “This is a great event to come to and it is so much fun, the readers are so expressive and it’s really neat to be able to do a local version of this event,” said Rrain Prior, a member of the Margaret Lawrence Home committee. Copies of the books that are being read will be available for purchase at the event.

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would be lost without it.”

Jeffrey says he believes a l l ch i ldren can sing when they’re provided w it h enough suppor t and encouragement, and that any children who are interested in joining the choir don’t need any previous musical training.

“If you enjoy music, enjoy being with other children and want to try it, then you should. It’s only for a little bit of time, but [it’s] a great way to figure out if you enjoy singing in a group.”

Jeffrey says he hopes to

run more programs like Kids Choir throughout the years here in Neepawa, and perhaps even a musical theatre program, if there is enough interest.

The Kids Choir meets at ArtsForward on Wednesdays from 4:45 - 5:45 p.m., and costs $5 per student. It started on Jan. 24 and will run until Apr. 4, when the sessions will wrap up with a performance in the Neepawa and District Fine Arts Festival.

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A matter of struggles and perspective

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verybody thinks they have a struggle in life and to a certain extent they do.

But putting one’s own personal struggle in perspective is something we should all learn to do.

An average Canadian may be annoyed with the weather or local taxes or health care delays.

Everyone in Canada is a bit afraid of what the United Sates will do next or more specifically what President Trump will say next. All the negative things that come at us every day are indeed an annoyance or a setback. The problem is that at any given time, few of us have real problems compared to others around us.

Bereavement, that is the death of a loved one, is a real problem.

It’s devastating. Terminal illness is no trifling matter. Real poverty is a matter of real concern. Aside from these types of real problems that some people are bearing at any given time, most of us have a lot more to be thankful for than we have to be sad about.

So aside from the “real” problems that we all have to bear at one time or another, most of us have little to complain about.

A scan of the news will show us Canadians that we should be somewhat upset with our federal government. The federal Liberals are certainly floundering right now. They still can’t get their payroll system to work properly and they have no courage when it comes to trade or resource development. The provincial Conservatives are fighting to right a financial ship that was about to tip over. But those problems can be overcome and will likely be solved.

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Ken Waddell is wallow in complaining so much that they convince themselves their problems can only be solved by government. That is the mud hole that Venezuela went into by turning an oil exporting nation into a socialist welfare state.

Things are so bad in Venezuela right now that reports of starvation and high infant mortality are becoming common. I read this morning that severe weight loss and starvation are becoming common, that pet stock animals are being devoured. The country tetters on the brink of revolution.

Let Canadians take warning, the government is there to maintain an environment in which people can thrive. Governments cannot, must not, be the be-alland-end-all in terms of the economy. We have little to complain about in Canada and we need to keep it that way. Quit complaining and do something constructive, if not for someone else, then for yourself. Self-improvement for relatively healthy people is almost always within our grasp.

My staff might think I am always complaining about something, but let it be said here and now that I (and we as a company) could not do all the things we do if it were not for the fact we have

good staff. Compared to many other newspapers, we have a large staff. Many papers operate with a very small staff, but I made a conscious decision years ago that we would try to maintain as many staff as we can, so that both the Rivers Banner and the Neepawa Banner and Press would stay as healthy as possible. I could have retired years ago and could have reached those retirement years with a lot more money than I have today if we had run with only a tiny staff and a minimal product, with minimal print runs and distribution. Today, the Neepawa Banner and Press is the largest newspaper in rural western Manitoba. West of Portage to the Saskatchewan border and from the U.S border to as far north as you want to go, the Neepawa Banner and Press is the largest rural paper. And the Rivers Banner is by no means the smallest either, being larger than many rural weeklies. The Rivers Banner depends on the Neepawa operation somewhat for staff input for editorial content, administration and distribution.

The simple message for a country, a business or an individual is, if you are relatively healthy, check your perspective and go do something constructive.

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hile most people think of trade agreements in international terms, trade between provinces isn’t always as free as we think. In November 2016, Manitoba joined the New West Partnership, which aims to create a western Canadian free trade zone. The goal of the agreement is to allow for the better mobility of trade, investment and labour, with the end result of reducing costs. The original partner- MY ship was signed PERSPECTIVE between British Columbia, A lberta and Sask atchewa n i n Kate 2010 and came Jackman-Atkinson into ef fect in 2013.

For those of us who live and work in one province, it’s easy to forget that there are interprovincial barriers to trade. A Statistics Canada report published last fall found that between 2004 and 2012, interprovincial barriers to trade amounted to a 6.9 per cent tariff. These manifest themselves in a number of different ways.

For example, a lack of cross provincial recognition of professional and trade credentials can make it hard for workers to change provinces and business registration requirements mean companies have to complete an often duplicate registration process for each jurisdiction in which they want to do business. Additionally, in each province, there are often different rules and regulations.

While you might not have to stop and pay duty at the provincial border, for some products, such as alcoholic beverages and dairy products, there are substantial non-tariff barriers to trade.

The New West agreement creates a trade block of $11 million people, with a combined GDP of over $750 billion. The partnership has two major components. The first is that it opens government procurement contracts to any bidders within the partner provinces.

This applies to all levels of government, including health authorities, school boards and Crown corporations. The trade deal also allows seamless registration of a business in more than one province.

As a province that relies heavily on trade, trade deals are good news for Manitobans, but the deal doesn’t entirely level the playing field. While Manitoba businesses can now bid on contracts for the Alberta government, the different tax rates and costs of doing business remain. The deal doesn’t take into account the differing rates of PST or the fact that Manitobans pay more in income taxes.

It also doesn’t let residents do business in the cheapest jurisdiction.

For example, the New West document specifically states that a person must license and register their vehicle in the province where they live and not wherever it’s cheapest.

Despite the intent of the agreement, other partner provinces are finding ways around the rules. In December, the Saskatchewan government announced that for new Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure projects, vehicles with Alberta licence plates will no longer be allowed on job sites. The new restrictions were in response to similar regulations already in place in Alberta with respect to vehicles with Saskatchewan plates.

The deal also explicitly prevents provinces from subsidizing private operations within their borders. Meeting this requirement has been one of the major motivating factors behind the recent changes to how Manitoba Crown lands are leased for hay and grazing. The new legislation, which came into effect Jan. 1 of this year, opens Crown leases to any Canadian citizen or permanent resident, as opposed to just Manitoba residents, as was the case previously.

While I support trade deals and the associated requirements that provinces not subsidize production in their jurisdiction at the expense of others, I still believe that Crown land should first benefit those whose taxes support it. The New West partnership presents great opportunities, but there are also challenges and it falls to our provincial government to make sure that the disadvantages Manitobans face aren’t further amplified.

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Always a hidden price tag

There’s an old saying that’s a favourite with investment counsellors and financial managers. “If a deal looks too good to be true,” the saying reads, “it probably is.”

That’s another way of saying that in this life, there is no such thing as a shortcut to financial security. There’s no pot of gold at the end of a rainbow; no investment that, in return for a $1,000 deposit will guarantee you $10,000 a month for life; no combination of numbers that will get you consecutive lottery wins.

In this life, you get up in the morning, go to work, put in eight hours a day (sometimes more) and go home. Twice a month you pick up a pay cheque.

But you rarely take home everything you’ve earned.

Governments always take their cut first. What’s left buys the groceries for you and your family, pays the mortgage and utilities on your home, any other bills that may come due in the course of an average

FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein month and consumption taxes on most of the above.

It’s a vicious circle from which there is no relief— not even when you die.

But there’s always someone who will come along and say: “You don’t have to live this way. Send me some money and I will show you how to take a few dollars and turn it into millions.”

So you take the bait, get the material and try the suggestions it contains. You soon discover that the only one who took a few dollars and turned it into millions was the person who wrote the book that you spent hard earned money to buy.

But you learned a valuable lesson in the process.

In this life, there is always a hidden price tag to every good deal. For example, you go to the

bank and borrow money to buy a new car. You get the money at a low interest rate with payments you can easily handle. Good deal—right? Not really.

The moment you drive that new car off the lot, it can lose up to one-third of its value. You will make regular payments for 12 months (maybe longer) just to get your loan balance to match the depreciated value of that new car—and all you’ve done is drive it off the dealer’s lot.

Jesus understood this principle very well. The historian of the day tells us that at the end of his 40 days of temptation, Jesus was taken to a high mountain where the Devil showed him all the kingdoms of the world. “You can have them all now,”

he said to Jesus. “Just fall down and worship me.”

The offer was met with a firm “NO!!”

Had Jesus accepted the Devil’s offer, he would have paid a huge price for doing so. He would have transferred his allegiance to someone other than his heavenly Father. He would have lost his identity as God the Son and the sacrifice for sin he came to earth to give would never have been made. God’s whole plan of redemption would have been derailed indefinitely.

That’s the hidden price tag Jesus would have had to pay.

But since Jesus said “No,” that price was never paid. Instead, he did the one thing the Devil didn’t want him to do. He went to the cross and died for your sins and mine. And because he did, you and I can receive forgiveness of sin, membership in God’s eternal family and the gift of eternal life—all of which come with no hidden price tag at all.

We do make a difference

A conversation with a good fr iend started a deeper introspection of one of the theories I embrace. You know the old illustration used to remind us that none of us are indispensable; place your hand in a body of water, remove, and see that all is the same even without your presence? I don’t agree. The moment my/your hand touches the water there is an irreversible change in the liquid. Hence, no matter how brief our presence is in any given situation, we have generated a change.

Our elementary school here is known as Hazel M Kellington. Want to bet that most folks in our area have no recollection of the gifted teacher that instilled a love for learning and provided a safe place for countless children?

Indeed, she is gone and there has been a parade of teachers that followed, some of them as worthy of having a school named after them, and now no

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more than a name in a dusty record book. But, the number of children that learned to love reading, read to their children and grandchildren, and that love, instilled by one person, changes worlds.

Or the beloved music teacher that instilled a love for music and drama in generations of students.

Home after home has been blessed by the joy that song and dance can bring, f illing a hunger for self expression and creativity. The list goes on, the instructor that inspired a youth in art or science, changing the course of one life which in turn affected generations.

There is a fine line be-

tween being humble and owning who we are. We do make a difference- as a plus or a negative- a difference that no one but us can make. I think of the list of ministers and church leaders that have served a community for a brief period and then answered the call to serve somewhere else. Yes, they were replaced, replaceable, but their presence created change. Years ago I was an active member of another denomination than the one I now love and serve. I still hold the other faith families with respect and affection and I hold close a statement a minister made more than twenty years ago- “ I don’t

care how high you raise your hands in praise on Sunday morning, if you aren’t walking straight on Wednesday it doesn’t mean much.” Yikes, more than twenty years later I hold that as goal. His presence, even for a few years, changed the water in my pail forever.

I am a wanderer of cemeteries. Walking slowly t hrough t he g rounds, reading names and the words of remembrance etched on the stone. Some cause me to ponder, some to wonder. Often the sentiment expressed is that the person will never be forgotten, always remembered, always loved.

Now, generations after their passing, for most of those reading the words, the person is unknown and forgotten. There life and inf luence a mystery.

And yet, they made a difference to someone. For generations yet to come, know this well, our presence, yours and mine, changes the world forever.

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Observation

By Addy Oberlin

It is March. What happened to February? It seemed to just have flown by. We can now say Spring is just around the corner. The days are staying light longer and some of us are hoping they can start the spring cleaning. When I grew up spring cleaning was done every spring. The winter carpet was taken out, the curtains were washed, the walls would get a scrubbing and all the cupboards were emptied, cleaned, sorted and repacked. That was then ….

It made me think of ourselves. How often do we take stock of ourselves. Is there any cleaning to be done inside?

Are we becoming neglectful and forget about our Creator?

He wants us to be a clean vessel, so He can work in us and through us. 1 Corinthians 6:19,20 tells us “Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, Who is in you whom you have received from God? Therefor honour God with your body.

This is a daily task to undertake, not only on the outside, but also our innermost being.

Letters

Misleading about veterans?

For a couple of weeks, Mr. Waddell has mentioned the totally unacceptable answer that Trudeau gave to a veteran at a town hall meeting. The answer, to put it mildly, was stupid. However, in fairness, I feel obliged to point out that our former P.M. would never have made such a blunder because he would never have appeared at a meeting with unscripted questions and unchoreographed answers.

Then on Mar. 2, our M.P. Robert Sopuck blathered mightily about the Conservatives unwavering support for veterans. Whoa, there!

Back in 2011, the Harper government reduced the Veterans Affairs Dept. Budget by $226,000,000, And asked for a further reduction of 5 per cent annually thereafter.

Just for comparison, in 2010, Australia had about 300,000 veterans and a Veterans Affairs budget of $12 billion, Canada, with about 600,000 vets, had a budget of less than $4 billion. And Harper with the blessing of our M.P. Mr. Sopuck, slashed that grossly insufficient budget mercilessly. The current problems faced by our veterans traces directly to the previous Conservative government.

Please Mr. Sopuck, stick to subjects that are less easily verified if you wish to mislead us.

Leonard Paramor, Arden, MB Editors Note: According to Stats Canada we had in 2017 58,100 WW II and Korean War Vets and 600,300 regular and primary reserved veterans for a total of 658,400.

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Who’s the Valley’s favorite candidate? It’s debatable Now that Sarah HydenSmith and Iris Long had carved out a platform for Juliet’s last-minute mayoral campaign, it was time to talk strategy.

There was no budget for an expensive ad campaign.

After all, Juliet’s most menacing opponent owned the town’s only radio station, and being the ethical journalist she was, Iris couldn’t just give Juliet free space in the newspaper.

For t u nately, m i n ister s a nd editors are generally skilled wordsmiths, and Sarah and Iris knew words pack a punch. As Iris saw it, their only hope was to engage Cooper and “Silver Tongue” Dick Bland in a public debate.

“Surely,” Long said while in deep thought, “there are more people in the Valley like us.”

Hyden-Smith agreed. “Most folks have just heard Juliet added her name to the ballot. They have no idea what she stands for.”

Iris concurred. “Let’s face it.

There have got to be dozens – maybe hundreds – of voters who feel the same way we do. We need to let them know they have a choice.”

“But I’ve never debated,” Juliet interjected. “Do you think my inexperience will make me look foolish against two seasoned speakers?”

“You’re a smart woman, Juliet,” Sarah shot back. “That’s what will come through.”

The group knew that getting Silver Tongue to debate would be easy. He loved to speak on stage.

Getting Raymond behind a podium, however, would be more difficult. It was Juliet’s idea to call Raymond the next day, during his Friday “Renderings With Raymond” broadcast, to challenge

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This week’s recipe is dedicated to a special person “Well, how can I be of that was taken away suddenly in a tragic accident. Mary service to you today, Juliet?”

Anne Nylen was a true friend who made time for people.

Cooper said almost coyly.

She shared her baking, energy and wonderfully positive “I would like to challenge attitude towards life with everyone. Her beautiful smile you to a debate next Tuesday and laughter will be sadly missed. Mary Anne hooked night.” me on to spelt. She gave me this recipe after I tasted her NEEPAWA, MB. Aug 19, 2015 - A new initiative Natives board member C “A d e b a t e ? ” C o o p e r delicious cookiesNatives this winter. from the Neepawa junior ‘A’ hockey club is the next few days, farms w chuckled. “Miss, I know that Spelt isout a cereal grainagricultural in the durum butwillit receive a reaching to the region’s industry.wheat Har- family, of Neepawa www.neepaw vest for a project local farm families for Hockeyspeconcept. you are new to the complexis not theHockey sameisthing aswhere wheat (same genus, different are being asked to donate a portion of their crop to “This is something the ities of campaigns, but there are cies).

The grain has been cultivated for centuries, in both help support the operations of the club.

We’ve mailed out details As part of the donation, all participating farmersSpelt and has Neepawa and surrounding only six days left until the election. central Europe and the Middle East. a unique their immediate families would be recognized on sig- community, so it’s very im I’m quite sure this last-ditch effort nutty flavor and, because of its high water solubility, its nage at the Yellowhead Arena, as well as online on the plore options for making of yours couldn’t even be planned vital nutrients are quickly absorbed into the body.

Rolled team website. The Neepawa Natives are also planning said Tibbett.

NEEPAWA, MB. Aug 19, 2015 - A new initiative Natives board member Cam Tibbett said that w a Harvest forstored Hockey up game early in the 2015- or Teammonths general manager M in such a short period.” can be tonight aclub year from thespelt Neepawa Natives junior ‘A’ hockey is in thethe next freezer few days, farms6within a 20 kilometre r 2016 MJHL regular season, where the club would important foroutlining the hockey out the to thepantry. region’s agricultural industry.

Harof Neepawa will receive a letter the Ha Juliet was ready. “Mr. Bland saidreaching in Spelt flour is best stored in the freezer and recognize its contributors and extend a free gate adconnection to the region’s vest for Hockey is a project where local farm families for Hockey concept. mission of up to six tickets to all of the participating “The area has a strong you would say that.” will last up to 6 months.

It is not readily available in all are being asked to donate a portion of their crop to “This is something the team is very excited a for Hockey farmers and farmingWe’ve families. are the look mailed out Neepawa details to farms across re supportHarvest the operations of the club.

“What do you mean by that?”help stores, but most specialty stores it. Itarea isNatives also As partgrocery of the donation, all participating farmers and Neepawa andhave surrounding has a vibrant far familiesfrom would be recognizedgrowers, on sig- community, so it’s very important for the team asked an obviously perturbedtheir immediate available organic Pat and Larry Pollock NEEPAWA PRESS nage at the Yellowhead Arena, as well as online on the plore options for making partnerships with farm R0011063026 Cooper. who live outside of Brandon.

They sell any quantity of team website. The Neepawa Natives are also planning said Tibbett. for Hockey game early in the 2015Team general manager Myles Cathcart said it’s “I made the same challenge toa Harvestrolled spelt ornight flour and can be reached at 204-728-7672.

2016 MJHL regular season, where the club would important for the hockey team to establish a str him this morning. He said he wouldrecognize its contributors and extend a free gate ad- connection to the region’s agricultural base.

Spelt cookies of up to six tickets to all of the participating “The area has a strong farming heritage an be happy to debate, but you wouldmission Harvest for Hockey farmers and farming families.

Neepawa Natives are looking forward to making 1 cup butter 1 tsp. cinnamon be afraid to face me on stage. He NEEPAWA PRESS 1 cup brown sugar 3 cups rolled spelt said you would probably make up R0011063026 2/3 white sugar 1 1/2 -2 cups of some excuse about it being too close 2 well beaten eggs your choice of raisins, to the election date.”

1 tsp. vanilla chocolate chips, pumpkin “Listen here, missy,” Raymond 1 1/2 cups spelt flour seeds, dried cranberries, almost shouted into the micro1 tsp. salt sunflower seeds or a phone. “You name the place and 1 tsp. baking soda mixture of several. time, and I will be there to show you what a real mayor looks like.”

Cream butter and sugars together. Add the eggs and Iris and Sarah both smiled as vanilla. In another bowl mix the flour, salt, soda and cinthey sat together by the radio as namon. Stir in to the creamed mixture. Add the rolled spelt.

Juliet answered, “Tuesday night.

Add the extra goodies as chosen. Drop from teaspoon onto Seven o’clock. At the Anglican a lightly greased cookie sheet. They spread so do not place Church.” them too close together. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes.

For a moment, Raymond Cooper was speechless. But just for a moe ment.

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him publicly.

Juliet stayed up half the night, thinking about her call to Raymond. She would need to trick him into agreeing to a debate. Raymond was no dummy. He knew he was a clear favorite, and debates are generally meant to benef it the underdogs. Her words would be crucial.

Friday marked six days until the election. Caroline’s Beauty Salon had its usual crowd, as women of the Valley prepared to look their best for church services on Sunday.

As usual, the radio played “Renderings With Raymond,” while customers sat under hair dryers and in seats along the large window looking out over Bearden’s Corner.

At 2:20 precisely, as Vera Pinrod was about to say something concerning the evils of Harry Potter, who she had recently begun referring to as “the devil’s son,” the room grew silent as Raymond announced, “Let’s take another call.”

Juliet began her call just as she had prepared, exuding confidence, “Yes, Mr. Cooper. This is Juliet Stoughton.”

Obviously surprised, Cooper seemed more amused than concerned by her call. “Is this the same Juliet Stoughton that is alledgedly running for mayor of Lennox Valley?”

Expecting that response, Juliet was ready. “Yes it is. The very

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On Feb. 13, the Neepawa 4-H Silver Spurs held their communications night.

Shellby Dafoe’s speech was called “Our latest edition’’ and she was the only intermediate participant.

In the junior category Jaden Dafoe’s speech was called “All about me’’ and Chloe McLeod’s was called

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Makenna Sumner did a junior visual called ``Kitty litter lake.”

We would like to thank Mrs. Sumner for being our judge. She gave us lots of good ideas about how to improve on our speeches.

The next level of speeches will be held Mar. 11 at 2:00 pm at N.A.C.I. We will be riding every Thursday starting Apr. 26 until June

16. Our Achievement Day will be June 16, 2018.

We will also be having two clinicians coming to help improve our riding skills. The Neepawa Silver Spurs would like to thank the Neepawa Legion Ladies, Murry and Eleanor Jarvis and Beautiful Plains Ag. Society for supporting these clinics.

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Silver Spurs participants in the Communication night competitionfrom left: Shellby Dafoe, Jayden Dafoe, Makenna Summer and Chloe McLeod

The Brookside Angus sale held at the Beautiful Plains Ag Complex in Neepawa on Feb. 28, included 32 bulls and 10 heifers with the top three sales being $7,500, $7,000 and $6,800. The average price at the sale was $4,600.

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Rotary Speakers Night looks at health care in Minnedosa

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The Rotar y Club of Minnedosa is welcoming speakers to share information related to health care organizations and programming in the community at an event on Mar. 15.

The Rotary Speakers Night will give community members a chance to hear from people and organizations with insight into Minne-

dosa and surrounding area’s health care landscape.

The night will include a presentation from STARS Air Ambulance, a not-forprof it organization that offers air transport to critically injured patients in rural communities in Western Canada. Ed Tait will be sharing information on AED locations and use, and there will be an update on plans for the Minnedosa Primary Care Centre. Mark

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“The Rotary Club of Minnedosa is excited to highlight some of the key players in medical health in our community,” said Rotary Club of Minnedosa president Roberta Galbraith, “This event will give attendees the opportunity to learn more and ask questions about

some of the programs and infrastructure which define health care in our area.”

All are welcome to attend this free event which will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. at the 50 Plus Centre on Thursday, Mar. 15. After the speakers have presented, attendees will be able to peruse the Rotary Book Sale which will be taking place at the 50 Plus Centre from Mar. 13-17.

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1988: Evans Lanes “pins over average” tournament

By Jessica Morton Neepawa Banner & Press

80 years ago Tuesday, March 8, 1938 The loca l Pee Wee hockey team travelled to Gladstone on Saturday to put on an exhibition game at the carnival held there that night. The boys had a glorious outing and came home victorious winning 4-2. Raymond Baroni was the scoring star on the local squad, being responsible for three counters, while Lloyd Whiteman made the fourth click.

70 years ago Thursday, March 11, 1948 Neepawa bowlers gained some prominence in Winnipeg last week participating in the 33rd annual tenpin tournament, the largest ever held in the province.

Unofficial figures show that Jack Boyle finished second in the C singles with a well rolled 577; Leo Yecton was 12th in B singles; J. G. White 16th in C singles; Wiseman’s eighth in C teams and Sam Levene and Leo Yecton 12th in C doubles.

60 years ago Friday, March 7, 1958 The Canad ian Red Cross annual campaign officially got underway in Neepawa this week according to information received from the president of the local branch, Alan Lytle.

The objective for the town and district is $2,100. The national objective for 1958 is more than $6 million dollars with some $400,000 expected from Manitoba.

In recent years Manitoba has had the distinction of reaching and passing its quota before any of the other provinces and Mr. Lytle expressed the hope that Neepawa and district would again be generous in the support of this most worthy cause.

50 years ago Friday, March 8, 1968 Un sea sona l wa r m weather has brought on spring like conditions to Neepawa a little early this year and many local residents are wondering if old man winter m ight still have one last kick in his bag of tricks. But, rather than worry about what might be forthcoming, Neepawans have been enjoying the fine weather of this week, which has seen

much of the winter snow disappear. The temperature climbed all the way to 47 degrees Thursday afternoon and water was running everywhere, including in the Whitemud River near Riverbend Park.

40 years ago Thursday, March 9, 1978 Beautiful Plains School Division Board has selected Lloyd Cavers as the new Neepawa high school principal, effective the 1978 fall term. Mr. Cavers takes the place of NACI principal Ivan Traill whose resignation is effective at the end of the school term.

Mr. Cavers is presently Curriculum Development Officer jointly for the Rolling River and Beautiful Plains school divisions and is a former member of the NACI staff.

30 years ago Tuesday, March 8, 1988 Sixteen teams from various leagues at Evans Lanes rolled off on the weekend.

Ladies afternoon teams, evening mixed teams, YBC and happy timers teams bowled in a “pins over average” tourney. Bowling commenced Friday evening and continued Saturday evening with all day action on Sunday. The A-side and B-side finals were played late Sunday afternoon. The A-side first place winners were the McNabb team representing the Tuesday afternoon ladies league. The team consisted of May McNabb, Betty Bold, Beth Vaughan and Florence Hall. A-side second place winners are the Pritchett team of the Monday afternoon ladies league consisting of Marg Pritchett, Arlene Buksovich, Olga Toogood, Ethel Beaulieu and Pearl Gilles. A-side third place winners were the offsets from the Sunday night league consisting of Don Langlois, Joyce Langlois, George McNarland, Theresa McNarland and Neil McNarland. A-side fourth place winners were Terry Chemrika’s Tuesday night mixed league consisting of Terry, Karen Wilson, Kathy Kuharski, Darlene Chemrika and Garry Harris. B-side first place winners were the Hares team of the Sunday night mixed league consisting of Tom Hares, Barb Hares, Rose Poster, Vern Neufeld and Val Neufeld. B-side second place winners went to Marg Hall, Albert Hailstone, E.

McCracken, B. Suski and M. Waisman of the happy timers Thursday afternoon league. B-side third place went to the Touchwood team of Dale Bates, Darla Anderson, Wayne Jackson, Karen Bertram and Nancy Jackson. B-side fourth place went to the Chute team of the district league consisting of Bill Knowles, Wilf Bradley, Leo Watt, Murial Watt and Joyce Chute.

20 years ago Monday, March 9, 1998 The bill for the clean-up of last month’s record 50 cm snowfall will be at least $7,000, Neepawa chief administrative officer said last week. Despite the big bill, Ken Jenkins said the town should still stay within budget for snow removal.

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and forcing the cancellation of school for two days, the storm caused a number of service delays. Jenkins said garbage pick up is behind schedule, but will return back to normal once all of the towns back lanes are cleared.

10 years ago Monday, March 10, 2008 Michelle Gerrard has returned as president of the Neepawa and District Chamber of Commerce at Monday evenings annual meeting. Last year, the Chamber under went an overhaul, rebranding itself following a series of focus meetings with a facilitator. From those meetings, the organization drafted a strategic plan, which includes three priority areas - membership and business

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Gladys Houston was among the 16 teams competing in the Evans Lanes Roll Off on Saturday and Sunday.

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Good news on medical clinic expansion

Neepawa Town Council meeting

By Eoin Devereux

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The expansion of the Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic is another step closer to reality. During the most recent Town of Neepawa Council meeting, councillor and Neepawa Area Development Corporation (NADCO) chair Murray Parrott provided an update on the project. He indicated that the blue prints for the proposed expansion were stamped and printed on Tuesday and that the tender process would formally begin on Friday, Mar. 9 at 5:00 p.m.

The addition will house five new examination rooms, a sound proof office, an expanded storage area for supplies and two new basement suites, able to house two medical students.

The clinic itself is run by the Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic committee, made up of councillors and community members.

Accommodation study The results are in on a recent hotel and senior accommodation feasiblity study. The town distributed survey examined the market potential for two different scenarios for development. While both scenarios would include a 60 room branded hotel and conference centre, they do differ in regard to the senior apartment options. One would include an 18 suites option and the other with 24 suites, but a slightly smaller square footage per suite.

The analysis for hotel demand, indicated that it could see 55 per cent occupancy in the first year and up to 63 per cent by the third year.

From the senior apartment side of the study, the response suggested that there is support for up to 50 new seniors apartments, made up of both independent and assisted living.

The estimated economic impact on Neepawa is believed to be significant, as it would create new jobs, make the town more attractive for visitation and overnight stays and potentially spur other retail and commercial development.

Portions of the study findings will be distributed to interested developers, though the full details can not be given to intersted parties as per an agreement with CBRE Canada, the organzation that aided in the survey.

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By Eoin Devereux

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Sa few ay employees across Manitoba are ready to strike. On Monday, Mar. 5, the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 832 (UFCW), who represent Safeway workers within the province, confirmed that its membership had voted 98 per cent in favour of a strike. Employees in Neepawa, Dauphin, Brandon, Thompson, and Winnipeg could potentially walk off the job after the current collective agreement expires on Mar. 17. A strike deadline has not been set.

In a media release, UFCW Local 832 president Jeff Traeger said that this strike mandate result sends a strong message to Sobeys, the parent company of Safeway, that its membership won’t be bullied.

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Scenes from the Storm

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“Snow” Birthday cake spotted near junction of First Ave. and Main Street in Neepawa on March 7.

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Above is a photo that was taken in the midst of the snow storm that occurred on March 4. Below shows the massive snow piles that were made during the process of clearing the main roads after the snow storm in Neepawa.

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A realistic snow and ice figure located at junction of First Ave. and Main Street in Neepawa on March 7.

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Not everyone was upset about the heavy snowfall, Diane Warner’s dog Gracie has made the most out of having a snow day.

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Handing out the hardware

Neepawa Natives year end award winners announced

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Left to right: The Hardest Worker Award, sponsored by HyLife Foods. Bill Syrik of HyLife presented the award to Jesse Gibbons. The Neepawa Gladstone Co-op MVP Award, presented by Glenda Finkewich, went to co-winners Griffin Chwaliboga and Justin Metcalf. The Most Improved Player Award, sponsored by Harris Pharmacy and presented by Kristen Tibbett, went to Benoit Mowbray.

Left to right: The Home Hardware Three Stars award was presented by Michelle Gerrard and was given to Benoit Mowbray. The Unsung Hero Award, sponsored by Team Electronics was presented by Dave McIntosh. Nolan Richards received that award. The Neepawa Natives Alumni Top Defenseman Award, presented by Reg Delaloye was given to Griffin Chwaliboga.

Left to right: Mackenzie Belinski won the Rocky Mountain Equipment Rookie of the Year Award. This year, the award was presented by Don Jury. Darlene Gillies and Tyler Rossnagel present Ashton Anderson with the Neepawa Tire Best Manitoba Born Player Award. The RBC Coaches Choice Awards, presented by Crystal Rannie, was given to Zach Johnson

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Left to right: The 2017-2018 leading scorer for the Neepawa Natives, Jordan Martin (16 goals - 52 assists. 68 points). The award was sponsored by McLaughlin GM Neepawa and presented by Kelly Stinson and his daughter Preslee. On Saturday, Mar. 3, additonal awards were presented, as part of the year-end banquet. The Lionel Crowther Memorial Award, it was co-awarded to Jordan Martin and Josh Blondeau. The award was presented by Natives head coach Dustin Howden, Neil Gillies of Neepawa Tire and team general manager Myles Cathcart. For the Munro Farm Supply Fan’s Choice Award, Griffin Chwaliboga received the honour for 2017-2018, presented by Howden, Cam Tibbett of Munro Farm Supply and Cathcart.

On left: Mike Hodgson received the 2017-2018 Gary Reidle Memorial Award for the volunteer of the year.

It was presented by Barb Owen, Dustin Howden and Myles Cathcart.

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Centre: Boston Pizza representatives Riordon Dennis and Brett Hollier (on left) presented pizza and gifts for the whole team at the last game of the regular season. Accepting on the behalf of the club are G.M. Myles Cathcart and coach Dustin Howden.

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Neepawa and Gladstone hockey teams don’t seem to like each other very much

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

It’s not every hockey game where you get to see somebody punch a goalie in the face.

If that’s something you needed as a part of your life, you really should have been at the Yellowhead Arena on Saturday, Mar. 3, for game two of the Neepawa Farmers/ Gladstone Lakers playoff series.

The night featured several melees in the third period, including a dust-up between Gladstone goaltender Matt Kohlman and Neepawa’s Rodney White. The reason for the fight is really only known by the two combatants at this time, as the skirmish started while the majority of eyes were paying attention to the action on the other end of the rink. It did however, quickly turn into a physical encounter for everybody that was on the ice; with White getting into a second fight, this time with Lyndon Soper, who jumped in to defend his goalie. Both those players were tossed from the game.

A few minutes later, Mike Nicholson of Neepawa and Drew Selin also got into it and also ended up getting an early exit. As for who actually won the game itself, it was the Gladstone Lakers who would claim the 5-4 victory. Garrett Johnston scored a pair of the Lakers, while Jordan Geddes scored what would end up being the game winner, early in the third period. Jesse Toth and Ed

Friesen notched the others for Gladstone.

For Neepawa, Nicholson had two points (one goal - one assist), before he got sent to the showers. Bret Levandoski also had two points (1G -1A) and Ward Szucki and Garett Rempel scored singles. The Farmers had several chances to find the equalizer, especially late in the third, but were stifled by the play of Kohlman, who made 27 saves for the win.

This victory for the Lakers was their second in consecutive nights, as they upended the Farmers 5-3 on Mar. 2 in Gladstone. Regan Stire lead the way for Gladstone in that showdown with three points (1G - 2A), while Lance Nugent stepped up for Neepawa (1G -1A).

With these results, Gladstone has quickly jumped into a 2-game-to-0 series lead, in the THHL eastern division final. Game three will go on Friday, Mar. 9 in Neepawa at 8:00 p.m.

Killarney vs. Boissevain The Killarney Shamrocks have jumped out to a two-games-to zero lead over the Boissevain Border Kings. The reigning league champions first collected a 4-3 win on Saturday, Mar. 3, at the Shamrock Centre. The next night in Boissevain, Killarney needed overtime, but still came out on top, by a 7-6 score. Shamrock’s forward Aubrey Chapman scored the OT winner.

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Gladstone Lakers goaltender Matt Kohlman and Rodney White of the Neepawa Farmers get into a scrap, during the Saturday, Mar. 3 game at the Yellowhead Arena. The Lakers would close out the night with a 5-4 win.

Stunning end to playoffs for NACI Tigers

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

The WHSHL playoffs ended in an abrupt and shocking fashion over the weekend for the NACI Tigers hockey team, with a 4-3 loss to the Crocus Plains Plainsmen. Crocus stunned the Tigers on Sunday, Mar. 4, by scoring a pair of goals in the final 1:17 of the third period. With the victory, Crocus claimed the third and deciding game of the best-of-three series. Xavier Egan scored for the Plainsmen with 1:17 remaining, while Preston Easter picked up the game and series winner, with just 9.7 seconds remaining in regulation.

Kyle Fenwick and Brendan Garbutt scored the others for the Brandon-based team. As for the Tigers, Owen Wiebe scored twice, with his second hitting the back of the net with just one second left in the second

period. Bryce Kusugak scored the only other goal for NACI. This was the third game in as many days between the two teams, as they first matched up in Brandon on Friday, Mar. 2 for game one.

Crocus Plains picked up the win, by a score of 5-4. Ben Rainka scored twice, while Jesse Jones and Wiley Speiss added lone goals for NACI. The next day, the two teams faced off in Neepawa.

For this contest, the Tigers replied with a 5-2 victory.

For this game, Rhys Lewis scored a pair. Rainka, Jones and Owen Wiebe also notched goals.

With the series victory, Crocus Plains move on to the next round of the consolation playoffs , where they will face the winner of the Swan River/REM series.

As for the championship playoff bracket, the undefeated Vincent Massey Vikings are facing the Killarney Raiders in the final.

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The NACI Tigers and Crocus Plains Plainsmen played a pair of games at the Yellowhead Arena over the weekend.

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Season ends for the Neepawa Natives

would close out the year with a 25-31-4 record, good enough for 54 points.

Goaltender Riley McVeigh collected his 25th win of the season for Virden (39-17-3.

81 pts.), while Spencer Eschyschyn made 41 saves over the course of regulation for the Natives.

Looking ahead to the off-season, coach Howden said the players should simply focus on the positives of the year, but also identify what needs to be changed or worked on over the course of the summer.

Fall to Virden Oil Caps in season finale

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The numbers suggest that the 20172018 MJHL regular season was a step in the right direction for the Neepawa Natives. Over the course of 60 games, the club scored 47 more goals, than they’d accumulated in the previous year (215 vs.

Blues defeat Natives 173). They also generated more wins (25 Earlier in the week,the playoff dreams vs. 21) and increased their points total in of the Neepawa Natives had already been the league standings by six (54 pts. vs 48 put on ice, with a 3-2 loss to the Winnipeg pts.). By all these measures, the 2017-2018 Blues on Wednesday, Feb. 28.

MJHL regular season was more successful If there was any type of consolation than 2016-2017. So why doesn’t it feel PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX for the disappointing result, it’s would that way?

“The objection every year is to win a A Justin Metcalf shot gets past Virden goaltender Riley McVeigh, but would end be found in the fact that the team didn’t championship, first and foremost” said up missing the net in the final home game of the year for the Neepawa Natives on go out without giving it all they could.

Neepawa put constant pressure on the Natives head coach Dustin Howden. “But, Friday, Mar. 2 at the Yellowhead Arena.

Blues throughout the third period, with saying that, growth is always encouraged.

You want to see growth as a team. We did take steps for- made a solid go of it, but simply couldn’t hold off the several chances just missing the back of the net.

Noah Carson scored first for Neepawa, near the end ward in some areas. I’m proud of the guys for what they effort of the Oil Caps. accomplished this year. They’re a good group of young Tyler Kirkup scored twice for Virden in the win, while of the second period, while Ashton Anderson scored men. They put everything they could in it this season. Benoit Mowbray and Noah Carson each tallied for Nee- his 31st of the year, in the third period. For Winnipeg, There is disappointment right now [in the dressing room], pawa. Austin Friesen added two assists, while affiliated 20-year-old forward Levi Cudmore scored once and things didn’t work out, but we’ll be better next year.” player Kyle Moore had one. The Natives could have picked a helper to led the way. Nick Cicek and MJHL Howden’s assessment came just moments after the added a few more to the scoreboard, were it not for three MVP Dexter Kuczek also scored, to provide the Blues regular season ended for Neepawa, with a 6-2 loss to shots clanging off the post over the course of the game. (30-22-4-2) with the victory. the Virden Oil Capitals, on Friday, Mar. 2. The Natives But the luck was not with Neepawa on this night, as they

Portage Terrier player receives 16 game ban

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

The Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) has dropped the hammer on Portage Terriers forward Braden Billaney.

The league has suspended the 19-year-old forward for 16 games, after he received his third match penalty of the year.

The incident occured in the Ter rier s’ final regular season game on Saturday, Mar. 3 versus the Waywayseecappo Wolverine. It began when Billaney cross-checked Waywayseecappo’s Drew Anderson, who retaliated with a pair of spears in the groin. Billaney then swung his stick like a baseball bat into Anderson’s arm.

Anderson was given two spearing penalties, while Billaney was given his third match penalty “Billaney is a repeat offender having now received three match penalties this season,” the league said in a statement released on Monday.

Earlier in the season, Billaney was reprimanded for separate butt ending and head butting incidents.

In 33 games with Portage this year, Billaney has tallied five goals and five assists. He started the season with the Virden Oil Capitals, where he was scoring at a near point-agame pace with four goals and eight helpers in 13 appearances with Virden.

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(1) Steinbach Pistons vs. (8) Swan Valley Stampeders (2) Virden Oil Capitals vs. (7) Selkirk Steelers (3) Portage Terriers vs. (6) Winnipeg Blues (4) OCN Blizzard vs. (5) Winkler Flyers

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Sports Manitoba Winter Gladstone’s MacLennan winds Games results up University athletics career

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The City of Thompson is currently hosted the 2018 Manitoba Winter Games.

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

Young athletes from across the province have converged on Thompson for the 2018 Manitoba Winter Games. This year’s games began on Sunday, March 4 and will continue until Saturday, Mar. 10. Several participants from Neepawa and nearby communities are involved as members of Team West. The early results for those local competitors include: Archery Compound.

Ava Lukin (Neepawa) - 9th place.

Match Score - 326 Cross Country Skiing (7.5 km classic) Josh Enns (Neepawa) - 10th place.

Run Time: 47:17.00 Jesse Boerchers (Laurier) - 11th place.

Run Time: 47:31.00 Gymnastics - 12 Years Female Jayden Armstrong (Gladstone) All Around Provincials - 15th place.

Vault Provincials - 13th place.

Uneven Bars Provincials - 16th place.

Balance Beam Provincials - 13th place.

Floor Exercise Provincials - 14th place.

Gymnastics - 10-11 Female Monique Malsi (Neepawa) All Around Regionals - 13th place.

Vault Regionals - Silver Medal Uneven Bars Regionals - 16th Balance Beam Regionals - 17th Floor Exercise Regionals - 12th Several other Neepawa and area athletes are involved in the Games, though their results were unavailable before publication deadline. Those details will appear in next week’s edition of the Banner & Press.

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An athlete with a connection to Gladstone has wrapped up her post-secondary basketball career.

Kerilynn MacLennan, who has been a member of the Edmonton-based MacEwan University Griffins women’s basketball program since 2013, recently played her 108th and final game for the team.

The fifth-year senior ended the night with nine points, six assists and four rebounds. But the numbers on the stat-line are not likely the lasting memory that MacLennan will take away with her from that game.

“Along with myself, my teammate Paige Knull was wrapping up her time with the team. We were both there for the full five years, so we knew going in that it was going to be very emotional, but it was even a bit more than what I expected it to be,” said MacLennan.

“I was very thankful that my mom and my dad, along with my boyfriend were able to be there for the final game. Just the entire experience is going to stay with me for years to come.

The friendships I made on this team and the places we

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travelled will definitely stay with me for years to come.”

MacLennan, along with her family, moved to Winnipeg when she was five-yearsold. She would, however, continue to spend summers in Gladstone until the age of 15, as she still had relatives who resided there. MacLennan said the community still has a special meaning for her.

“I grew up in Gladstone.

Though, most of my family is now back in Winnipeg, my dad is still there and I do go back when I can.”

MacLennan will leave MacEwan with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in management. As for her future on the court, she said her careers as a player is likely over. The possibility of coaching, however, is something that could be intriguing.

“I love coaching [basketball] camps and giving back to the community. The past few years, I have coached in a program on [Winnipeg’s] north side, with inner-city kids, that can’t afford to go to camps. Seeing the smiles on their faces really makes it worth it. I also want to go back to my high school and help out there. I love the sport and I won’t ever go away from it.”

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Kerilynn MacLennan (#10) recently finished her fifth year with the Edmonton-based MacEwan University Griffins women’s basketball program.

Midget Chiefs trail Bruins

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The Yellowhead Chiefs are in a must win situation against the Winnipeg Bruins in the first round of the AAA Midget Hockey playoffs. The Bruins have battled to a three-games-to zero series lead.

In the opening game of this series on Friday, Mar. 2, Winnipeg won 2-1. The Bruins were able to score a pair early in the third period to secure the victory.

Neepawa’s Braden Gillies scored the only goal of the game for the Chiefs.

In game two at Shoal Lake, on Sunday, Mar. 4,

The Bruins won 3-2. Chad Nychuk and Bray Rookes each scored for Yellowhead.

For game three on Tuesday, Mar. 6, the Bruins once again relied on late third period goals to seal the 3-1 decision. For Yellowhead, it was once again Braden Gillies who scored the one and

only goal for the Chiefs over the course of regulation.

Game four in this series was played in Shoal Lake on Thursday, Mar. 8. The final result was not available before the Banner & Press publication deadline, but will appear in the Mar. 16 edition.

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Thank You Obituary John Kerluke It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Kerluke on February 9, 2018 at the age of 74. John was the only child born in Minnedosa to parents Harry and Mary Kerluke on February 3, 1944.

John was a very hardworking man. Under that gruff exterior was a man with a heart of gold who would help anyone in need. Although he worked less after reaching retirement age he continued to do flat deck trucking and still hauled oversized loads all over Canada and the US. He especially enjoyed his travels to the Canadian east coast, Alaska and northern Canada. Even on his time away from the truck he still loved to travel and take road trips. His favorite holidays were spent fishing or in the Caribbean soaking up the sun. He enjoyed meeting new people and exploring new locations.

Family and friends were always important to him. He liked to keep in touch with everyone and always enjoyed the conversations with his highway friends and fellow truckers. He enjoyed his chosen career as an owner operator for nearly 40 years and he was proud of all the awards he earned over that time.

He was about to “officially retire” (we’d been hearing that for years!) when life threw him a major curveball.

Like everything else he met the challenge head on with courage, dignity and a sense of humor. His concern even then was more for his family than for himself. Even with the odds stacked against him he was determined to make the most of his time and fought hard to stay as long as he could.

As he often said, “I’ll just make one more trip and then I’m done”. We will miss him.

John is survived by his wife Gloria, sons Jonathan and Jordan (Sarah); mother in law Dianna Reimer; brother in law Kevin Reimer; sister in law Aleisha (Ryan) Eyford and their children Lilja and Benjamin Eyford; aunts, uncles and cousins.

John is predeceased by son Darrin (Dec. 2016), parents Harry and Mary Kerluke; father in law Ben Reimer, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Eulogy was by Jordan Kerluke and Sarah Megran.

Pallbearers were; Kevin Reimer, Wayne Kozak, Curtis Kerluke, Craig Turchinski, Merv Farough and Ken Betteridge. Funeral services were held February 16, 2018 with interment in the Minnedosa cemetery.

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Sincerely, Gloria, Jonathan and Jordan (Sarah).

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Engagement A wedding social in honour of Brett Oliver, son of Doug & Michelle Oliver, and Eri Carvajal Perez, daughter of Violeth Perez and Cesar Carvajal, will be held on March 17th at the Neepawa Yellowhead Centre.

A come and go shower will also be held at the hall from 2:30-4:00. Eri is registered at Home Hardware and Stokes.

Please consider this your invitation. Brett and Eri will be married on April 21/18 in Santa Marta, Colombia!

Birthday Birthday wishes to a guy who can brighten up a room, who's got a big heart and is always there for you.

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Saturday, March 17 at 7:00 PM

Presented by/at the Waldersee Lutheran Church HWY 260, 22 km north of Plumas Everyone is WELCOME!!!!

Tickets $15/Person.

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RM of Cornwallis and the Town of Carberry intent to conduct the following Pesticide Control Programs during 2018: 1. To control noxious weeds on road allowances and boulevards within the municipalities. The projected dates of application will be from May 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018. The Herbicides to be used include: · 2, 4-D Amine · 2, 4-D as 2-Ethel Hexylester · 2, 4-D Mecoprop-P Dicamba · Aminopyralid · Aminopyralid Metsulforen-Methyl · Dicamba · Dichlorprop, 2 4-D · Laceticacid · Iron · Glyphosate · Difufenzopyrt Dicamba · Clopyralid · Triclopyr · Aminocyclopyrachlor Metsulfuron Methyl · Aminocyclopyrachlor Chlorsulfuron · Gateway & Hasten NT (Surfactants) 2. To control the following insect pests including grasshoppers, mosquitoes, elm bark beetles, cankerworms etc. The proposed dates of application for these programs will be from May 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018. The insecticides to be used include: · Delta Guard · Treeazin · Dimethoate · Bacillus Thiringiensis The public may send written submissions or objections within 15 days of this publication of this notice to the department below: Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship Pesticide and Hazardous Waste Section Suite 160, 123 Main Street. Winnipeg, MB. R3C 1 A5

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Church Worship Times Prepared by the Neepawa Ministerial St. James Anglican 11:00 a.m.

First Baptist 11:00 a.m.

Calvary Chapel 10:30 a.m.

Knox Presbyterian 11:00 a.m.

Roman Catholic Saturday 7 p.m.

Sunday 11:00 a.m.

Ukrainian Catholic 9:00 am every second Sunday Neepawa United Church 11:00 a.m.

Christ Lutheran 9:00 a.m.

International Worship Centre 1:30 p.m.

Waldersee Lutheran 10:30 a.m.

Prairie Alliance Church 11:00 a.m.

The Abiding Word Lutheran Church 9:00 a.m.

Brookdale United 9:30 a.m.

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THE SURVEYS ACT

PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with Section 11 of the above act notice is hereby given that the original monument establishing the ¼ N Section 12, Township 17, Range 15 WPM has been lost.

A new monument to perpetuate the original location has been planted by Timothy Longstaff, Manitoba Land Surveyor between January 26th and February 5, 2018.

Any person wishing particulars about the re-establishment of this monument is advised to contact the following: Examiner of Surveys The Property Registry 276 Portage Ave Winnipeg Manitoba, R3C 0B6 Phone 204-619-2120 Paul.Burtnick@tprmb.ca

Any person having an objection to or having any evidence which he desires to give against the confirmation of the re-establishment of this lost corner is to submit any such objection or evidence in writing verified by affidavit to the Registrar-General within thirty days from the publication of this notice in the Neepawa Banner.

Where no objection to or evidence against the confirmation of the re-establishment of this lost corner is received by the Registrar-General within thirty days after publication of this notice, or where any such objection is subsequently withdrawn in writing, the Registrar-General shall confirm the re-establishment of this lost corner.

Office of the Registrar General Registrar-General 1203-155 Carlton Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3H8

Homes For Sale

Gladstone, MB.

Require additional Class 1 drivers. Operating super B grain hoppers, prairie provinces only.

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

CARGILL PLUMAS

Cargill is presently recruiting seasonal yard workers for the upcoming 2018 Spring season. Applicants must posses a Class 5 driver’s license. Class 3 with air would be an asset but not necessary. Contact Gary at 204-386-2075 or email resume to gary_rossnagel@cargill.com.

204-453-5372

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or

Jarvis Trucking Ltd,

Yearly Credit

Notice

Timothy Longstaff Manitoba Land Surveyor 100-158 11th Street Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 4J4 Phone 204.727.0651

Help Wanted

FOODS Meat Cutter/Production Personnel HyLife Foods a division of the HyLife organization is engaged in the dressing and processing of hogs for both domestic and world markets.

To reach and sustain its position as a premier supplier of quality food products it strives to employ talented and motivated people who are capable of reaching the cutting edge of their discipline.

This position is based at the operations in the vibrant community of Neepawa, Manitoba which has a reputation for its beauty and high quality of life. Due to rapid growth we are looking for Meat Cutters/Production Personnel.

Responsibilities / Duties include but are not limited to: • Slaughter, eviscerate and mark hogs for further processing • Cut pork carcasses into primal cuts for further detailed specifications intended for commercial, industrial, institutional or wholesale use • De-bone edible part and remove inedible organs or parts The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications: • Be able to work in a culturally diverse workplace • Have a good work ethic • Focus on treating people with dignity and respect • Appreciate a stable long term work environment • Experience as an Industrial Butcher or trimmer is required • Completion of secondary school may be required Current starting wage is $14.15, ranging as high as $21 plus $1.00 per hour perfect attendance incentive!

Reference: Altus File # 206803

Help Wanted

Part Time Wash Bay Attendant

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation based on experience and knowledge.

HyLife has been recognized as a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best-Managed Companies.

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://www.hylife.com/current-opportunities/ at 623 Main Street E, PO Box 10,000, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Please drop off resumes at 629 Dominion Rd, Neepawa, MB Phone: 204-476-0521

Feed & Seed Seed Grain For Sale Registered & Certified Summit Oats

NOW HIRING HOUSEKEEPERS • Must be able to stay on feet for long periods of time • Pays great attention to details Staff housing available, if needed

For more information or to apply,please contact Barb Kelly: barb@elkhornresort.mb.ca or 204.848.8509

Will custom clean Canola Seed

Wilmot Milne 204-385-2486 Gladstone, MB Cell: 204-212-0531

www.elkhornresort.mb.ca 1.866.355.4676 | 204.848.2802 PO Box 40, 3 Mooswa Dr E, Onanole, MB R0J1N0

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Seasonal Operations Support & Anhydrous Ammonia Drivers Carberry & Gladstone MB. Locations Why work at Crop Production Services (CPS)? Great question!

Safety is a core value at CPS. Keeping every employee safe, healthy and secure is our top priority. Nothing is more important than seeing our people go home safe at the end of every single day.

While working here you will have the opportunity to grow your career while helping us feed the future. We pride ourselves in hiring from a variety of backgrounds and truly believe that it is our differences that make us stronger so we hope you will join us.

In addition to exciting and challenging opportunities, CPS offers competitive salaries, great benefits and performance based incentives.

Outside of the skills and necessary qualifications, you will be committed to sustaining our safe and positive work environment while welcoming working side by side others in a diverse culture. Culture at CPS is the core of everything we do and all employees are respectful of diverse opinions and views.

Key Tasks: - Draws farm supplies from warehousing stock to fill customer orders - Makes deliveries or assists with the co-ordination of shipment with the transportation organization - Assists in the identification of blending opportunities. Completes farm supply shipping documentation.

- Checks for damaged articles, quality and quantity and records quantities received and reports to manager/supervisor with regard to damaged items and shortages - Operates and services equipment used in the movement of farm supplies - Operates by industry regulations in the handling and storage of farm supplies - Completes related documentation - Assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of a positive image program at the branch - Keeps the manager informed of levels of existing stock - Complies with all CPS and Industry regulatory and safety standards at all times - Keeps facilities and grounds clean and tidy, well maintained, and free of fire hazards - Carries out a regular preventative maintenance program and conducts minor repairs - Maintains stock control records - Performs other related duties as required Skills: - Demonstrated high level of customer service - Ability to achieve warehousing license, WHMIS, TDG - Demonstrated knowledge of modern farm practices and industry regulations - Demonstrated ability to develop good working relationships - Demonstrated ability to meet and deal with the public effectively - Effective communication and time management skills - Proven ability to work independently - Mechanical operation and maintenance - Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time under all weather conditions - Demonstrated physical ability to perform the functions of the job including good eyesight and color perception - Ability to meet the CPS policy requirement by completing a Criminal background check, Drug/alcohol testing, and Driving Record Abstract Qualifications: - One year operational experience preferred with demonstrated equipment operations and maintenance skills - Grade 12 or equivalent - Possess a valid Class 5 driver's license - preference will be given to candidates that hold a 3A or 1A CPS, a Nutrien Company, is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all well qualified candidates who reflect the diversity of the regions where we operate. This includes recognizing the voluntary identification of status such as gender, sexual orientation, visible minority, Indigenous status, persons with disabilities, and veterans, where applicable.

If this sounds like a good match, apply now. You may be required to undergo a background check and substance test in accordance with CPS policies.

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to: Andrew.rolfe@cpsagu.ca, or fax to 204.834.3775.

While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Come Join our Team

Crop Production Services is a division of Agrium (agrium.com), and one of the largest farm market retailers in North America. Our mission is to be the trusted and recognized leader in the agricultural industry, the first choice for every customer and producer. Make the move to join our more than 8000 employees across Canada and the US and begin growing your career now.

Our Hamiota/Oakner location is currently recruiting for NH3 Drivers (with 3A or 1A) and Operations Support to join our team for the 2018 season, Apr - Nov. The successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license, customer service skills and a flexible working schedule. Receiving, processing, warehousing and delivering of farm supplies as well as general labour in and around the facility is also part of this support position.

Experience is a definite asset, but will train.

Interested applicants should send their resume in confidence directly to: Crop Production Services Attention: Scott Peters, Branch Manager Box 460 Hamiota, MB R0M 0T0 Phone: 204 764 2111 Fax: 204 764 2093 Email: scott.peters@cpsagu.ca

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Help Wanted

SERVICES GUIDE

Help Wanted Stella Jones

is now accepting applications for the following position:

Labourers

Applications available at the Production Office or fax resume.

Stella Jones #205 Highway 16 West Box 279 Neepawa, Manitoba R0J 1H0 Phone: 204-476-7700 Fax: 204-476-2212 2729 Saskatchewan Ave W Portage La Prairie RM

TRAVELLING KUBOTA SALES REPRESENTATIVE Do you have…

Previous Sales Experience, A Passion for Agriculture, Excellent Customer Service Skills, And are Self-Motivated?

Then we need YOU! We are looking for the perfect Team Member to join our Sales Team! This individual will primarily be travelling, with a main focus on selling our Kubota product line.

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is presently recruiting for

SEASONAL AGRO HELP

For the upcoming 2018 season for both Neepawa and Gladstone locations.

TANDEM TRUCK DRIVERS

Neepawa and Gladstone locations Applicants must possess a Class 3 w/Air Driver’s License.

Length of employment may vary from 2-6 months.

FERTILIZER PLANT OPERATOR AND YARD STAFF

Gladstone location Applicants must possess a Class 5 Driver’s License.

Length of employment may vary from 2-6 months.

Excellent compensation for a few months of work!

If you would like to work with an established and progressive company, please complete an application form at either of our Agro locations or send a cover letter and resume to: Attention: Glenda Finkewich – Human Resource/Health & Safety Manager Email: g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop.com Or mail to: Box 879, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 www.neepawagladstonecoop We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Construction

Birnie Builders

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PRAIRIE REDI-MIX Redi-Mix Concrete Sand, Gravel and Wash Aggregate Rebar & Misc. Supplies MINNEDOSA/ERICKSON

204-867-3853

FOXWARREN/SHOAL LAKE

The Municipality of McCreary is inviting applications for the position of Equipment Operator. This position, in cooperation with the Operations Foreman, is responsible for the development and maintaining of the road maintenance program, to include maintenance of all municipal roads, streets and ditches as well as minor repairs and preventative maintenance of equipment of the municipality. The job description is available upon request. We offer a benefit package following successful completion of a probationary period of employment.

This position is based in McCreary, Manitoba - a rural, agricultural community at the foothills of Riding Mountain National Park. McCreary has full recreational facilities, a K-12 school, available housing and is considered to be a positive living experience location.

The ideal candidate must possess the following: • High School graduate or equivalent preferred; • Be physically fit and able to perform the required tasks; • Valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s Licence as a minimum; • Be experienced in operating and providing maintenance for municipal equipment is preferred; • Ability to work independently with minimal direction and with a teamwork approach; • Good mechanical aptitude.

Experience operating equipment (grader, tractor, mower) will be an asset.

Additional training/safety certificates will be considered an asset.

Please submit Resume, three work-related References, a copy of Manitoba Driver’s Licence and wage expectation to the address set out below.

Applications should be marked Equipment Operator and will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on March 23, 2018 by mail, delivery, fax or email. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Municipality of McCreary Equipment Operator Position P. O. Box 338 – 432 First Avenue McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0 Telephone: 1 (204) 835-2309 Fax: 1 (204) 835-2649 Email: mccreary@mymts.net

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For details call 1-888-436-4242

Tender

NADCO’s Invitation to Tender Project: 1920 sq. ft Addition to the Beautiful Plains Community Medical Clinic.

499 Mountain Ave. Neepawa, MB.

An on site meeting at the medical clinic will be held March 9, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. for contractors interested in tendering, you will receive a paper copy & pdf document of the drawings and request for Tender. This will also be a chance to ask questions.

ONLY contractors that attend the site meeting will have the Opportunity to Tender.

ACCOUNTING Glenn Wohlgemuth Phone: 204-476-2847

glennw@agapemail.com

Rough Lumber

Full dimension Corral Planks and Windbreak

TAC

Ventures Inc.

Garbage Bin Rentals

We buy Scrap!

Phone 476-0002 for more information

Construction

Firewood Sales Slabs $60/cord Cut and Split �� Round Wood

204-966-3372

Woodlot Management

john@trijindustries.com

�us��in��le ����es�n� We buy standing Spruce and Poplar �mber

D.M.W. Repair Darryl Warkentin

Mechanic Arden, MB • 204-212-2020

Agricultural, Construction, Trucks & More For all your residential and farm building needs

For more information contact Murray Parrott 204-476-6267 • parrott.mg@gmail.com

Tenders close 12 noon April 6, 2018 (or once all active tenders are in) Delivered to the Neepawa Town Office.

AND

204-764-2465

Please submit your resume to jodyw@genag.com

MUNICIPALITY OF McCREARY Full Time Equipment Operator

INCOME TAX

245 Hamilton St. Neepawa

HAMIOTA

Rentals

HILLSIDE ACCOUNTING

204-847-2331

Cut and split firewood - Poplar and Spruce/Pine �� firewood - 10 cord load delivered to your yard

We offer: Benefits/profit sharing/competitive wages/training

Professional

NEW HOMES | RENOS | ICF BASEMENTS CONCRETE PADS | DECKS | FRAMING

EXCAVATIONS•DOZER WORK LOWBED•GRAVEL HAULING CONCRETE WORK Contact Vic 204-476-0090

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Certified Batch Plant and Cement Trucks Concrete • Gravel Sales • Rebar Sales Custom Hauling

Irvin 204-476-6236 Electrical

Mike Ellis 204-841-4244 Dave Leflar 204-841-0025 Visit us on Facebook.com

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To place an ad in the Classifieds Call: 204-476-3401 Email: ads@neepawabanner.com

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F. KOZAK & SONS LTD. WE OFFER: • Redi-Mix Concrete & Concrete Pumping.

• Sand, Gravel & Aggregate • Skid Steer & Equipment Rental • Snow removal

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WE ARE A CERTIFIED BATCH PLANT.

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MARCH 9, 2018

2018 records second deadliest February in 20 years: MPI

Submitted Neepawa Banner & Press

After declaring 2017 one of the safest years for road fatalities in 35 years, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) reported that a total of nine fatalities were reported last month, making February, 2018 the second worst February for road deaths in the past 20 years.

When added to the four deaths recorded in January, the total number of road fatalities in the first two months of 2018 is nearly three times higher than in the same period last year and twice as high as the preceding five year average.

“The number of fatalities on Manitoba roadways last month should be a wake-up call to all drivers, particularly with several weeks of winter weather and road conditions still ahead of us,” said Ward Keith, vice-president, Business Development and Communications, CAO, Manitoba Public Insurance.

“Winter driving can be a challenge for the best of drivers but when combined with high-risk driving behaviours the outcomes can be tragic.”

Although the full analysis of February fatal crashes is still in progress, preliminary data shows almost half of these crashes involved impaired driving and nearly two in three involved not wearing seatbelts. In two thirds of the crashes, speed is also suspected as a contributing factor, including driving too fast for road and weather conditions.

“As we focus on making 2018 a safer year for collisions on Manitoba roadways,

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it is essential that all drivers take personal responsibility for their own safety and the safety of other road users,” said Keith.

“Together we need to change the conversation about traffic safety and create a culture where even one fatality or serious injury is considered one too many. And that change needs to start now.”

Safety tips that could save a life 1. Have a plan before you head out for an evening of partying – especially if you expect to be drinking or consuming drugs.

Hire a cab, or vehicle for hire, or have a designated driver selected beforehand.

2. If you must text or answer the phone, pull your vehicle over to a safe area. Texting while driving takes your eyes off the road and significantly increases the chance of being involved in a collision.

3. Never get into a vehicle with a driver who has been drinking or consuming drugs.

It could be the last thing you do.

4. Speed kills. Be aware of the posted speed limit and drive to road and weather conditions.

5. Buckle up – every time. Whether you’re a driver or passenger, and no matter how short your trip is. It takes one second and could very well save your life.

6. With another winter storm predicted to hit Manitoba this coming weekend, all motorists are encouraged to drive defensively, leave plenty of room between vehicles, keep windshields clear and drive to conditions. Road closures due to weather should also be observed as they are intended to keep road users safe.

Real Estate should start at

Gladstone Legion Senior Housing For Rent: One and two bedroom suites at 110 Legion Place, Gladstone, Manitoba.

55 years and over. Life lease concept.

For more info call: Susan 204-385-2284

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Manitoba Community Newspaper Association Province-wide Classifieds FOR SALE

Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the ad; Manitoba Community Newspaper Association and its membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such ads. For greater information on ad conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.mcna.com.

BATTERIES FOR EVERYTHING. Automotive, farm, construction, ATV, marine, motorcycle, golf carts, phones, tools, radios, computers etc. Reconditioned, obsolete and hard-to-find batteries. SOLAR equipment. The Battery Man. Winnipeg.

1.877.775.8271 www.batteryman.ca PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS WORK! Reach over 400,000 readers weekly! Call this newspaper NOW or email classified@mcna.com for details.

Parts & full trailer repair, trailer safeties & Autopac Trailer Repair. Sales, Leasing & Financing of flat-deck, dumpbox, cargo, gooseneck & utility trailers & truck beds. Kaldeck Truck & Trailer, Hwy #1 MacGregor, MB. 1-888-685-3127.

COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE: 99¢/each for a box of 180 ($178.20). Also full range of tree, shrub, and berry seedlings. Free shipping most of Canada. Growth guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or TreeTime.ca.

If you need affordable, quality, Manitoba made cabinets, prompt service with free design, and professional installation try Fehr’s Cabinet Ware-

by contacting David Taylor at 204-8413242 or taylord@brandonu.ca, Jack Hrehirchuk at 204-639-6923/204-6486395 or jhrehirchuk@wcgwave.ca, Joe Wiwchar at 204-822-4636 or mbbbhof@ mymts.net or on-line at www.mbhof.ca .

Deadline for ticket sales is May 19, 2018.

house. We have province wide service and more. Phone 204-746 -2223 or Email office@fehrscabinets.com KDL CLEARANCE SALE!!! On until March 11th.. Floor Model and Overstock Mattresses and Furniture priced to clear!!! UP TO 70% OFF select items in store! Limited quantities available so you need to act fast! Here are some of the great deals you will find. MATTRESSES: King Koil Pocket Coil Queen Mattress $399.99 (reg: $799.99) Simmons Beautyrest Recharge Pillowtop Pocket Coil Queen Mattress $599.99 (reg: $999.99) Sealy Posturepedic Pocket Coil Queen Mattress $599.99 (reg: $999.99). Floor Model Mattresses priced to clear, UP TO 70% OFF! BEDROOM: All in-stock Mako Solid Wood Furniture ON SALE, Select Solid Wood Bunk Beds 40% off starting at $499.99, Metal Bunk Beds 40% off starting at $359.99. UP TO 30% OFF Signature Design B251 7pc Bedroom Set (Bed, 5 Drawer Chest, Nightstand, 7 Drawer Dresser, Mirror) starting at $1399.99.

LIVING ROOM: HUGE SELECTION of Sofas, Loveseats and Chairs from Palliser, England and Dynasty Furniture CLEARANCE PRICED!!!

Overstock and Floor Model Cabinet Beds starting at $1699.99 LOWEST PRICE EVER!!! Mon-Fri 9-8, Sat 9-6 & Sun 11-5. 660 Highland Ave., South side of #1 Hwy, Brandon. 204-5711971. Check us out on Facebook and visit our website www.kdlfurniture.ca.

STEEL BUILDINGS

BIG BLOW OUT SALE – ALL BUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR! 20X21 $5,560.

23x23 $5,523. 25x25 $6,896. 32X33 $9,629. 33X33 $9,332. One End Wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036

WANTED

OLD TUBE AUDIO EQUIPMENT. 40 years or older. Amplifiers, Stereo, Recording and Theatre Sound Equipment. Hammond Organs, any condition.

CALL Toll – Free 1-800-947-0393

LAND FOR SALE

PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. is a publiclytraded company in Calgary that acquires oil & gas fee title and royalty interests at fair market value. To receive a cash offer, call 587-293-4055 or visit www. prairiesky.com/Selling-Your-Royalties.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career! Employers have workat-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/ MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

COMING EVENTS

The 22nd Annual Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum Induction Dinner will be held in Morden on Saturday, June 2, 2018. Tickets may be obtained

PYR MID COLLISION CENTER Complete Auto Body Repairs & Painting • Windshield replacement & free repairs (with proper deductible) – File E-Glass claim on site

• 23 hr towing and lockout service • Automotive Accessories • Courtesy cars by appointment Airport Road Neepawa, MB

Jim Graham

204-476-3589

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If doing your income tax is becoming too taxing... here’s help

Accountants

Tax Preparation

BDO Canada, LLP

Neepawa Income Tax & Bookkeeping

Erickson 204-636-2925 Minnedosa 204-867-2957

MNP LLP

Minnedosa Neepawa

204-867-5550 204-476-2326

Sigvaldason McMaster & Company Ste. Rose Dauphin

204-447-1042 204-638-6100

Kinley Thomson Chartered Professional Accountants Inc. Gladstone Neepawa

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Neepawa

204-476-3020

H & R Block

Minnedosa Neepawa

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Hillside Accounting

Neepawa

204-476-2847

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Auction Sales

GOOD’nTHICK SIMMENTAL BEEF BULLS!

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WLB LIVESTOCK BEEF BULL SALE

MARCH 20, 2018

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2:00P.M. CDT

Selling 50 Black/Red Simmental Yearling Beef Bulls.

Sale also hosted online at LiveAuctions.tv 2nd Bull Discount - Semen tested - Choose Free delivery or free board to May 1 Catalog and videos online at www.wlblivestock.com Contact us for your sale catalogue wlblivestock@gmail.com

204 763 4697

204 729 7925

WLB LIVESTOCK

Bill & Nancy Biglieni

McSherry Auction

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Sat March 17 @ 10:00 AM

2 Day Gun Auction

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Fri March 23 @ 4:00 PM – Ammo & Reloading Sat March 24 @ 9:30 AM – Guns & Accessories Call to Consign – Trucking Available!

Now Booking Spring & Summer Auctions!

(204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

Cattle Capital Bull Sale Monday April 9th, 1:00pm Ste. Rose Auction Mart, St. Rose Du Lac, MB. Offering 60 Red & Black Full Blood Simmentals, Black Angus, Charolais, Gelbvieh bulls.

For a catalogue or more information contact T Bar C Cattle Co. at 306-220-5006.

To view the catalogue online, visit us at www.buyagro.com

(PL#116061)

Hey! you!

If your reading me that means others are too! Place your Classified here!

Call 204-476-3401

P.O. Box 263 Arden,MB R0J 0B0

1-204-841-2046

TRANSCON'S PREMIUM BEEF SIMMENTAL BULL SALE

tristarcattleco@gmail.com

Simmental Bulls For Sale by Private Treaty, Many Homo Polled and Dilutor Free.

Please Contact Tom at (204)841-2046 for information or stop by the farm anytime.

Also look for our consignments at Transcon's Cattle Cattle Country Bull Sale on Saturday, April 7th in Neepawa.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 14 1:00 NEEPAWA MB

BEAUTIFUL PLAINS AG COMPLEX, NEEPAWA, MB OFFERING 85 SIMMENTAL BULLS: 41 REDS, 39 BLACKS, 5 FULLBLOODS CATALOGUE CAN BE VIEWED ONLINE AT:

www.transconlivestock.com

Office: 403-638-9377 Jay Good: 204-870-5130 Darren Paget: 204-870-5150 Glenn Norton: 204-871-2211 Cody Haney: 403-559-8809

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Loo Fund

Country Meadows Olympic Week

Submitted Neepawa Banner & Press

SUBMITTED

Jean Jackson(right), secretary of the Lansdowne Recreation Committee receiving a donation to the LOO FUND from Jayln Gapka(left), representing FCC (Farm Credit Canada). The goal of the Loo Fund is to raise $10,000 towards permanent washrooms for the Arden Centennial Park.

Feb. 19-23 was Countr y Meadows Olympic week. The theme week ended on Friday, Fri. 23 with jersey day for residents and staff as well as fun entertainment by the Neepawa Natives players. Six of the team members came and played a fun game of 3-on-3 floor hockey where their Country Meadows fans got to cheer on their favourite team. A few of the residents joined in and

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tried their chances at a shootout as well as played goalie. Thank you to the Neepawa Natives for not only bringing a fun day of hockey to Country Mead-

ows but for also all of their visits throughout the hockey season. Different players throughout the season have come and visited, played cards and even had some

dances at happy hour. The residents have enjoyed their company and are looking forward to seeing the team visit again next season.

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220 Hwy #5, Neepawa MB

204-476-3809 www.ticparts.com