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Brandon’s road rebuild puts Neepawa plans
The massive resurfacing project recently announced for Brandon is going to negatively impact some of Neepawa’s planned road repairs.
In a Sept. 3 media release, the Province of Manitoba announced it was investing $9.7 million to resurface 18th Street in Brandon. Premier Wab Kinew said, “The project will reconstruct 18th Street (Provincial Trunk Highway 10) from Aberdeen Avenue to Rosser Avenue, and includes milling the existing pavement surface to mitigate deep potholes and replacing it with two layers of new bituminous pavement.
What the announcement didn’t say is that that
The Town of Neepawa has moved ahead recently on some temporary repairs to a portion of Hamilton
along with a section of Mill Street, had been planned for a full restoration this fall. A recent announcement by the
however, related to fixing 18th street in Brandon, could have an impact on Neepawa’s
Fifth annual Walk With Us Campaign this Sunday Funds raised set to benefit the Touchwood Park Association
By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press
A local initiative is returning for its fifth year this weekend. On Sept. 15, at 3:00 p.m., the Walk With Us Campaign is welcoming all interested to join them at the Langford Walking Trails for a walk and barbecue. This event has been organized each year by the Cox Family, after Will and Brandi’s son, Logan, was born and diagnosed with Down Syndrome– a developmental disability caused by an extra chromosome– five years ago.
Traditionally, the walk had been held to raise funds for the Manitoba Down Syndrome Society (MDSS). This year, however, the funds will directly support the community via donations to Neepawa’s Touchwood Park Association. Touchwood Park provides a variety of services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
“My husband and I talked
and we thought that this year we would do something different and that we would keep it local,” said Brandi. “Seeing that some day our son Logan would probably be a resident of Touchwood, that’s why we took that route. And we feel
it’s a good way to give back to the community.”
Brandi noted that funds collected will benefit the new accessible playground, located at 445 Commerce and spearheaded by Touchwood Park.
The Walk With Us Cam-
paign has been well attended and supported over the years. Despite a rainy forecast last year, the 2023 edition was no exception. A total of over 50 participants donned their walking shoes and raincoats, helping to raise $2,775 for the MDSS.
Neepawa waiting to see the light
Street lights installed by Manitoba Hydro still not operational
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press
Neepawa’s brand new LED street lights are quite a sight to behold…during the daytime. At night, however, they are not quite what they need to be, in that they need to be street lights that actually light the street.
A recent edition of the Banner & Press reported on the arrival of a dozen brand new light-emitting diode (LED) street posts which have been installed by Manitoba Hydro (Aug. 30: New LED street lights installed in Neepawa). These new light standards were replacing posts and underground cables in the area that actually date back to 1985 and are located along the 200 block of Hamilton Street and a small portion of 400 block of Mountain Avenue.
But while all the physical portions of these upgrades are currently in place, all the connections
Above picture: The 200 block of Hamilton Street in Neepawa remains dark this week, even after new LED street lights were installed by Manitoba Hydro. The reason is related to portions of the connections for the new lights remaining uninstalled (bottom picture).
to make the lights work remained incomplete.
The responsibility for the full and complete installation of these lights, which includes connections, is Manitoba Hydro’s obligation.
The Banner & Press contacted representatives with Hydro to find out when this work could be finished, and they have noted that “The lights will be on starting Sept. 20,”.
weather [for the event this weekend].”
“It was a good turn out and we were happy with the funds raised. I feel, too, with the recreation committee doing the barbecue, that that’s a nice touch to it,” said Brandi. “We’re hoping, as in previous years– that it’s a good turnout and good
Donations for this year’s event can be given directly to Touchwood Park via etransfer to payables@touchwoodpark.ca using the password Logan. Donors using this method are asked to include their mailing address and to note the designation of the playground in the comment section in order for a charitable donation receipt to be mailed. Charitable donation receipts can be sent by Touchwood for donations of $10 or more. A donation jar will also be at the walk itself on Sept. 15. All interested in attending to participate may find the Langford Walking Trails six miles east of Neepawa on Highway #16 and three miles south on Road #81 at the Whitemud Watershed Wildlife Management Area.
“It’s a good cause,” said Brandi. “The forecast looks like a beautiful day for a walk and barbecue after, too– you can’t beat that!”
1974: Historic Npa. building houses multiple businesses
By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press
125 years ago, Saturday, September 9, 1899
Selden: The corner stone of the Glenburnie Methodist Church was firmly laid on the evening of Sept. 4 by the Rev. H. H. Gilbart, pastor, assisted by Rev. J. H. Harrison, of Glendale. A large number of people witnessed the ceremony. Two impressive addresses were delivered by the two above named gentlemen.
No damage from frost yet!
A farmer yesterday requested the Press to remind sportsmen going out from town to be good enough to put up fences which they take down in their pursuit of game. There are few farmers who object to sports entering their premises, but anyone would protest against fences being left down and cattle being permitted to get into their grain fields.
100 years ago, Tuesday, September 9, 1924
Douglas Fairbanks in “The Three Musk[e] teers” Friday and Saturday next. Prices, adults 50¢, children 25¢. One show only commencing at 8 o’clock.
R. G. Dunsmore, of Wainwright, has sent the Press a sample of the crude oil being pumped out of the earth at that place. The editor is not an expert on this line of production. All we can say is that it looks as good as what we purchase at retail stores and use on machinery.
D. A. Otto, who arrived here last week from Ayr, Ont., expresses entire satisfaction with his new location. He has converted a piece of cut-over timber land into a tourist camping ground and pleasure resort and is being generously patronized. A 30-acre sheet of water a dozen small boats and as many cottages for rental, with a food supply depot and refreshment booth constitute a highly appreciated stopping place on the main road from Brantford to Galt.
Don’t loaf on the streets and tell strangers that the
town is dead. It is not. The trouble is not that of a dead town, but that of dead energies of too many of its people. Show that you are alive by moving lively, wide awake by jumping into it, on the alert by improving your opportunities and getting there because you are in the lead of the procession.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hayes and four children, from Wexford county, Ireland, arrived in Neepawa yesterday, seeking a new home in this district. They were met at the C.N.R. station by Jesse Curtis, whose duty it is to see that they are well placed and get a fair chance to make an honest living. Mr. Curtis, it may be explained, represents the Canadian government immigration department.
75 years ago, Thursday, September 15, 1949
A new 34 bed district hospital for Neepawa and a six bed medical nursing unit for Glenella will likely be voted upon when the money bylaw comes before the people at the October municipal elections. Total costs will be $200,000 towards which DominionProvincial grants totalling $90,000 have been agreed. Provincial Minister of Health and Public Welfare Ican Schultz announced this week that this scheme for establishing new hospital facilities in Neepawa district had been accepted by the Dominion and Provincial government. Within the next few weeks, Company Sergeant Major Preston Cheetham, of Neepawa, Man., will become one of the most decorated Canadian veterans of the Second World War. He is due to receive from Army headquarters in Ottawa in the C.V.S.M. and clasp the Africa Star, the France and Germany Star, the Italy Star, Defence Medal and the War Medal. Preston Cheetham compiled a lengthy war record. He enlisted with the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders on Sept. 6, 1939 at the age of 26. After training at Shilo and Quebec city, he went
overseas in Dec. 1940.
50 years ago, Thursday, September 12, 1974
There is a stately old building which stands on the northeast corner of Hamilton Street and Mountain Avenue in Neepawa. It was built as a hardware store and served that purpose since it opened until it was taken over recently by a men’s wear store, a ladies clothing store and a shoe store.
It is difficult to write a story of a building that was erected in the early days, when the town was young, because there are few available records and it is impossible to find residents who can recall with precision the events before the turn of the century.
According to records in the land titles office, the property was owned by John Davidson and John Hamilton, who were real estate agents, in 1884 and sold to Walter Baker that year. Walter Baker sold it to Arthur Eden in 1886 and B. R. Hamilton mortgaged it from Eden in 1891…
After over 80 years, the hardware store has been replaced by a dry goods store.
The former Strock Hardware store at the northeast corner of Mountain Avenue and Hamilton Street has been completely renovated to accomodate three businesses.
The front section of the building is occupied by Hainstock’s Men’s Wear Ltd. The parent firm has been established in Minnedosa for the past six years and is owned by Clayton Hainstock. The Neepawa store is served by Manager Harvey Ebner
such, it appears that the image may be a mixture of photorgaphy and some hand-drawn details. This building was renovated and, in 1974, housed multiple different businesses. (Now known as The Mill Lifestyle.)
and clerks, Mrs. Anne Lee and Allan Oslund.
Downstairs is the premises of Step-A-Bout Shoes, managed by Shaun Craig. The store was established here by Dan’s Shoe Store in Minnedosa, an old established business in that town. Four years ago the business was taken over by the new owner, Norman Stone. Manager Shaun Craig started to work for Dan’s Shoe Store in June in preparation for taking over the Neepawa store. He is assisted parttime by Mrs. Sharon Stone.
Marr Fashions has occupied premises across the street on Mountain Avenue next to the Bamboo Gardens for the past five years. Their new location in the back half of the former Strock Building, offers three times the floor space, giving much more room for adequate displays.
Marr Fashions was
established in Portage la Prairie by Maurice Marr in 1961. The store in Neepawa was the first branch store and two years ago a second branch was established in MacGregor…
Although the main entrance for Marr’s Fashions is on Mountain Avenue, it can also be entered through Hainstock’s Men’s Wear.
20 years ago, Monday, September 20, 2004
Native habitat will be preserved as a result of a new agreement that pays landowners to preserve habitat on their farms.
The Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation (MHHC) and the Whitemud Watershed Conservation District (WWCD) have completed an agreement to jointly pay landowners who permanently protect native habitat.
Disclaimer: The information gathered and used each week in the Looking Back feature is directly taken from the original print copy of the Neepawa Press and Neepawa Banner newspapers. Any errors or omissions from stories (Factually or otherwise) are the result of the original print and not the responsibility of the archivist for the current version of the Neepawa Banner & Press.
Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance. Titus 2:2 (New International Version)
Perspectives
Tundra
By Chad Carpenter
Canada Post is in trouble
The government of Canada has a number of financial disasters on its hands. Some are ongoing like the CBC that sucks up $1.3 billion a year in taxpayers money. Another is Canada Post as between 2018 and 2023 it has lost $3 billion. In the first six months of 2024 CP has reportedly lost $464 million. The Corporation has current loans and borrowings of $1 billion, of which $500 million is due for repayment in July 2025. At least $1 billion in new borrowings or other liquidity measures are required for 2025, including refinancing $500 million in existing debt.
A quick review of those figures don’t add up as $3.464 billion can’t be covered by only a billion in debt so I can only assume that Canada Post is in deep trouble but they aren’t sure how deep. I also assume that Canadian taxpayers are going to have to pony up the money to keep the post office afloat.
I have been going for the mail for nearly 60 years and Canada Post, as a corporation, hasn’t kept up. The local post office staff have, for the most part, done an excellent job of serving their customers. As you go up the ladder, the service falls off pretty fast.
Two or three years ago, I needed to talk to someone and I had a list of three people who I occasionally phoned. I phoned them all twice and never got a reply. That was a bit annoying. Then we started checking on newspaper deliveries and found that often papers that were taken to a post office on our regular Thursday schedule were taking as long as a week to get to nearby towns. We are a weekly paper and a 5-7 day delivery just isn’t satisfactory. I think what was happening is that our paper bundles were going from one of the two post offices we used and getting hung up in a regional warehouse in behind the
Ken Waddell Right in the Centre
Amazon deliveries.
There’s only so many trucks and I guess the papers weren’t a priority.
Postal staff will tell you that First Class Mail (letters) are no longer a priority, parcels are. That obviously means that Third Class Mail (newspapers) slip even further down the ladder.
Addressed subscription papers can get to their destination in a week (we have tracked it as being that quick sometimes) but it’s not unusual for two or even three newspapers to arrive on the same day so obviously CP staff somewhere are setting newspapers aside for a later date.
Canada Post is somewhat strangled by government regulations. They are mandated to deliver mail to every address in Canada. That is just not possible at current prices.
There has to be some changes. That said, in the 21st century, why do we still have rural routes. I know of one that is within six miles of a major town. Really? People would have to wait until they get home, after being at the coffee shop, to get their mail in their end-of-lane mailbox. There are a lot of rural routes that don’t make sense. In urban areas, maybe door-to-door delivery could be three days a week instead of five or six.
I know I sound like an old guy but, we used to get our mail once a week and we had to drive to town to get it. If Canada Post wants to cut some costs, door to door might have to go.
Post that needs examination. CP has 23 people at the vice-president or higher level. Add to that they have many marketing people. Maybe if the people who are supposed to look after customers at the regional level would learn to answer the phone, things might go better.
All I know is that we only use Canada Post on a very limited basis and I also know that money we used to spend on Canada Post now goes into our employees and the cost of having three vehicles on the road.
Canada Post hasn’t kept up with the times at all. Thirty years ago, Canada Post wouldn’t let local offices have a fax machine. Ironically, they came and paid to use our fax machine. Why aren’t Canada Post offices used by Services Canada staff to meet with clients? Why don’t they offer banking services, especially in towns that don’t have a bank? Why are Canada Post employees allowed to go on strike? After we had struggled through three or four postal strikes, we got smart and started to find better ways to get our papers out to readers. The president of Canada Post has told the government they can’t keep going. He’s right and CP needs an overhaul or it just won’t be there in a few years.
Flights of fancy…
If I could be a tree, I would be an oak. The Burr Oak is fairly common to Manitoba, and they played a part in my early years. Thin and straight, they made wonderful fence posts, not needing to be pre treated to last a long time. Farm folks will know what I mean when I say that an oak post promoted expletives on a grand scale. More than once a carefully positioned staple would SPROOONG away when hit by the hammer. An oak log on the fire last thing at night guaranteed glowing coals in the morning, an easy start to the morning’s warmth. I wondered a bit about my affinity with the oak so did a bit of research, there had to be more than fence posts, wonderful heating fuel and the perfect tree for a swing. ( I had already assessed the similarity in our shared ability to produce nuts!)
The oak tree is a symbol of strength. It is slow growing but grows to be a large tree, providing plenty of shade and a safe place for birds to nest. Converted to timber it is strong, hard and durable. Used to make wine barrels the oak adds distinctive flavour and scent. So, strong, slow growing, productive and nurturing- I’m still on board if we include mental and spiritual growth rather than physical! Interesting fact: about a third of the species is threatened with extinction due to climate change, pests and habitat loss. Translate that as my peers and I being threatened with aging and we have another match. Oak trees survive transplanting, grow well in cities for they can tolerate air pollution and thrive in various growing conditions. Yep, I’ve been moved more than once and have been planted in a variety of growing conditions and I’m still going strong. Our deep roots tolerate drought, and I’ve gone through a few of those; our thick bark allows us to survive forest fires. I am deep rooted and thick skinned! When I look at the facts I can see why the oak tree, even the common Burr Oak is the tree I’d want to be!
So which trees were culled? Did I look at my options? Well, I’ve grown up with the Manitoba Maple and it is fast growing, but a tad to careless for my liking. A tad too careless in that the branches/limbs stretch way beyond their means, bending low too the earth only to turn and once again reach for the sky. They are also very prolific! Those air borne seeds are a wonder to behold in flight, and if you miss one taking root in your raspberry patch, as an example, it very quickly establishes dominance. There are so many seeds…I admire birch trees. Admire but don’t wish to be one. They often grow in clusters and I see a gaggle of girls giggling and sharing secrets. The birch wood is also wonderfully hot and clean when burning in a furnace or stove or campfire. They don’t have the staying power of the oak.
After analyzing other trees, and analyzing many other trees, I will stick with wanting to be an oak.
Tips for teachers, Part II
Two thousand years ago, in one of the many private conversations Jesus had with his disciples, he spoke of the influence teachers can have on those they teach. “Students,” he said, “when they are fully taught, will be just like their teachers.” (see Luke 6:39-42)
Those words challenge teachers to be their best, to do their best and adhere to the highest possible standards of morality and integrity in the classroom and in their interactions with students outside of the classroom. Our communities are blessed with teachers who work hard to meet the standards set by this challenge. I pray that their efforts will succeed.
But these words also contain a warning. A famous quote, attributed to Greek philosopher Aristotle, says: “Give me a child until he is seven; and I will show you the man.”
His words have not been ignored. Organizations and entities of all types (government, religious, educational and business) believe that if they can fill a child’s mind with their ideas, philosophies and beliefs; or if they can win a child’s loyalty to their products or brands, they will
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have a devoted follower and loyal customer for life.
At different times in human history, authoritarian regimes have used the school system (especially early childhood classes) to indoctrinate children to such an extreme that they will renounce allegiances to family, community and traditional religious beliefs and swear total allegiance to the state and its leader.
That is why, through out their time in elementary, middle and high school, students need to be taught the value of critical thinking. Wikipedia defines critical thinking as “the analysis of available facts<https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Fact>, evidence<https:// en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/Evidence>, observations <https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Observation> , and arguments <https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argument> that enable a per-
son to form a judgement based on rational<https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Rational>, skeptical<https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skepticism>, and unbiased<https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bias> analyses and evaluation.”
In an address to Christian leaders given many years ago, the late Dr. Howard Hendricks (Education professor at Dallas Theological Seminary) said that, in his view, “Christian leaders need to stop answering so many questions for the people and urge them to start questioning more answers.” I agree wholeheartedly with that statement.
We need to teach our children the importance of finding their own answers to some of life’s questions. We need to show them where to find the best information available and how to discern fact from opinion. Then we can show them how to use the facts they find to discern answers that will be very
There is a season
Summer has and always will be one of my favourite seasons.
The sun heat beating down on my face, the freckles on my son’s nose, telling the tale of hours spent outside, playing without a care in the world.
The late evenings are spent soaking in the calming cracklings of the fireside, while our boys stay up after the age old ‘five more minutes’ game turns into 25 because they are only little once and summer is fleeting. But as I wandered outside in my yard this week, slowly taking in the quiet babbling of the creek, the birds singing in the trees, the breeze gently rustling over the leaves like a dance; I noticed the tell tale signs that my favourite season is coming to a close for yet another year.
The leaves on the trees that start out as such vibrantly green buds that
burst into an array of different hues of green in the spring start to show signs of fall.
The once solid green starts to melt to yellow and orange and burgundy. My garden, once only holding the tiny shoots that fight to come to the surface of the dirt to find the sunshine, now runs wild and full of life. Tomatoes, carrots, garlic and squash all become ripe for the picking, all at the same time as it always seems to happen.
As I was walking and taking in the inevitable change, I was reminded that just as the seasons change year to
difficult for others to refute. This is especially important when dealing with on-line material; where just about anyone can post just about anything about any subject and make their assumptions appear to be irrefutable truth. The critical thinking I’ve just described takes time to develop; Teachers are a vital part of the process.
A teacher’s task is simple. Just ask students if they have facts to support any extreme statements they make. If they don’t, show them how to “fact check” their statements so they can share their views in a manner that respects those who may not agree with them.
This country desperately needs leaders who will tell people the truth-not the truth they want us to hear and not the truth they think we want to hear-but the truth we need to hear to save our lives, to save our economy, to save our country and to save our world. Speaking this truth is a trait that must be learned; and there is no better place to learn it than in a school classroom, guided by a devoted teacher. Good luck in the coming year. Let the learning and critical thinking begin.
how much more must he have great and wonderful plans for you and I.
year, so do the seasons of our lives shift and morph.
I was reminded of God’s faithfulness, his goodness and provision.
I was reminded that he has a good and perfect plan for each of us, if he has a plan for each season to thrive in its own way, to have purpose,
I was reminded that even if a season I have LOVED is coming to a close, he has a purpose. Even if I’m walking in a season that feels like the dead of winter, he has a plan.
Friend, know that God wastes NOTHING, from the time of growth, to the time of rest and hibernation, to the time of heat and warmth, to the time of coolness and change. He has you safely tucked in his hands.
Breathe in that deep, crisp, cool, fall air and know deep inside you that whatever season you walk through he knows, he sees, and he will make it beautiful in unexpected and wonderful ways.
Thumbs up, thumbs down
A thumbs up for the young man in the grocery line who is diligently working full time and attending classes full time He’s on track to graduate with 4 year degree debt free. A good news story Christine Waddell Neepawa, MB
Tax cuts in action
What a difference a year makes. During the run up the to the 2023 Provincial election the opposition was calling for the instillation of CatScan equipment in Portage’s new general hospital. The government side of the issue offered that the Portage catchment area did not have sufficient patient numbers to justify the cost of installing and staffing a CatScan in Portage.
It was also pointed out that Winnipeg, Brandon and Boundary Trails were all within an hours drive of Portage la Prairie. I accepted this latter argument as being valid.
The election not only reversed the roles our two main political parties in the legislature, it also reversed their position in regard to the instillation of a CatScan in Portage. The difference being government expenditures have to be funded by unpopular taxes. The opposition bears no responsibility for taxation and is comfortable in calling for government expenditures including the installation of CatScan’s. The Editor of the Banner & Press offered. “In rural areas of Minnesota that are similar to western Manitoba, there are CT scanners every 50 miles or so”. What he did not mention was the size of the population in the Minnesota catchment areas or the cost of accessing the system or how the system is funded.
Missing in this debate is the disclosure of the actual cost of installing, maintaining and staffing a CatScan. I posed this question to an opposition MLA, the answer was “I don’t know”. This is representative of the state of our political discourse. A politician seeking election must promise and deliver tax cuts. The transfer of tax cuts into service cuts will eventually lead to a governments defeat. Petitions are now being circulated regarding the condition of some of Manitoba’s secondary highways that have fallen victim of earlier tax cuts. I can’t help wonder how many of those signing these petitions voted for earlier tax cuts that are directly responsible for the deteriorated condition of their provincial highway. By example, Manitoba Premier, Was Kinew delivered on his promise to remove the provincial tax on gasoline. The oil companies quickly occupied the space provided and are not inclined to fund Manitoba road repairs with their new found wealth that is being redirected from the provincial treasury and road repairs to oil company shareholders. Without exception those voting for tax cuts envision the associated service cuts will be applied to withdrawing someone else’s government services. That someone else often has a racial component attached. If we want a CatScan in Portage la Prairie, Neepawa and every fifty miles thereafter let us then cost it out and identify the source of tax revenue needed to support the service and decide if we are prepared to pay the price. A tax cut wrapped in petition will not fund and staff CatScans in Portage or Neepawa, or fund the rebuilding of provincial highways. Potholes in a highway are tax cuts in action.
Fred Tait Rosendale, MB
out of helen’s kitchen Helen Drysdale
Garden tomatoes
A bounty of fresh tomatoes always leads to questions about ways to use them. Hopefully this helps you.
This method is so simple to skin tomatoes for various recipes: bring a large pot of water a boil. Working in batches, drop the tomatoes in one at a time, then let sit in the boiling water until the skins split open, 30-60 seconds. One at a time, remove tomatoes from hot water with a slotted spoon and transfer to the bowl of cold water. When cool enough to touch, slip off and discard the tomato skins and remove the hard stem end and core. Trim away any bad spots. Voila, it’s just that easy. When I get too busy to deal with ripe tomatoes I like to freeze them whole. It is the easiest way to keep ripe tomatoes until you’re ready to use them. You don’t have to peel them first. When ready to use place into a bowl of hot water and the skins just pop off. Swap out the basil and oregano for cumin and chili if you prefer Mexican food, or coriander and garam masala blend for Indian food.
Freezer tomato sauce
6-7 lbs. ripe tomatoes, cut large tomatoes into quarters, small ones in half
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 large onions, peeled and cut into quarters
4 garlic cloves, peeled
3-4 bell peppers, cut into smaller pieces
3-4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
4 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 cup basil leaves, chopped 1/4 cup fresh Oregano, chopped or 2 Tbsp. dried
Peel tomatoes with the hot water bath method mentioned above. In a large heavy bottomed pot heat the oil. Add the onions and garlic. Cook for about 5-6 minutes stirring occasionally. Add the peppers, salt, pepper and sugar. Bring to a boil, turn the heat down and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the basil and oregano and simmer for 15 minutes more. Cool slightly and then blend in a blender or put through a food processer. Cool quickly in a sink of cold water. Place in freezer containers and freeze until ready to use.
This chili sauce can be canned or frozen. The peppers you choose vary the spiciness of this sauce. Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.
Chili sauce
7 pounds tomatoes peeled and roughly chopped (about 15 cups prepared)
5 onions, diced
3 red bell peppers seeded and diced
6 chili peppers seeded and chopped
6 garlic cloves
2 cups apple cider vinegar
1 cup light brown sugar
1 Tbsp. pickling salt
4 Tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. allspice
2 tsp. ground cloves
Combine all ingredients in a large stainless steel pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower heat and simmer until thickened, about 1 1/2 - 2 hour, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. Sauce is done when it’s the thickness of ketchup. If freezing: cool quickly in a sink of cold water. Place in freezer containers and freeze until ready to use. If canning: Ladle hot chili sauce into a pint jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles, wipe rims. Apply band, adjust to fingertip tight. Place jars in boiling water canner. Process jars 20 minutes. Remove jars and cool.
RCMP Report - August
By Sgt. David Taggart Spruce Plains RCMP
In the month of August the Spruce Plains RCMP had 397 occurrences. This month, we laid 143 traffic related tickets. We found three people to be impaired by alcohol, four to be impaired by drugs and they received administrative driving suspensions. There was 14 collisions in the area. Most collisions are caused by distracted drivers.
We investigated six weapon related offences, 28 reports of persons fail-
ing to comply with court orders, 42 Provincial Statutes, 12 harassment related offences, eight assaults, 15 thefts, nine fraud related offences, 10 vandalism, seven break and enters and many other complaints. We had a report of voyeurism where a cell phone was left recording in a public washroom. The suspect was identified, arrested and charged.
Speeder of the Month–A 35 year old driver from Alberta going 175 km/ hr on Highway 16 in the Municipality of WestlakeGladstone. At that speed of
75 over the legal limit will net you a Fine of $1,032. Anti-Fraud Tip– Mystery Shopper – You receive a notice that you have been selected to be a Mystery Shopper, Quality Control Officer, Client Service Strategist or a Personal Assistant. The notice includes a cheque and some instructions. The scammer asks you to deposit the money into your personal bank account and to transfer a large part of the money into a specific bank account.
BP Museum history: 483 Second Ave. in Neepawa
This home, which was formerly located at 483 Second Ave. in Neepawa, was once lived in by John and Margaret Wemyss. John nd Margaret were the paternal grandparents of Margaret Laurence. Mrs. Wemyss was the daughter of Dr. David H. Harrison, who owned the first private bank in Neepawa. Harrison had also served as Premier of Manitoba from Dec. 1887 to Jan. 1888.
Laurence and her parents lived in this home with Mrs. Wemyss Sr. for a short while in the 1930s. The period of Laurence’s life spent in this home was reflected on within her novel A Bird in the House. The original construction was of red brick. (Photo date not listed.)
Celebrating National Legion Week in Neepawa
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Neepawa Legion
National Legion Week, Sunday, Sept. 15 to Saturday, Sept. 21, is an annual event that celebrates and promotes the work of the Royal Canadian Legion. The Legion is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting veterans, their families, and promoting remembrance of those who served in the Canadian Armed Forces.
In the period of time between the two World Wars, there was talk of establishing a legion in Neepawa. However, it was not until after WW2 that the community took action. There was a need to assist returning personnel back into society particularly with housing. Many of the buildings from the airport were utilized at that time.
The actual building, where it stands today, was completed in 1949. Over the years the building has undergone numerous renovations, improving facilities for both community and Legion events. The Legion building serves as a venue for various events, fostering community engagement and support. (For a more detailed history, see Neepawa Land of Opportunity 1883-1983 page 99 and The Beautiful Plains Story 1983-2008 page 69).
The Neepawa Legion has supported many local initiatives, including donating space for local groups, horticultural society, play school, nursery school and the Neepawa Area Health Auxiliary. They have also contributed to Victoria Quilts, Fine Arts Festival, Kid Sport, Manitoba World War 1 Museum, Town of Neepawa, Salvation Army, the local bird Sanctuary, Chamber of Commerce, Neepawa Palliative Care, Eden Park and
local schools.
The Ladies Legion Auxiliary is a group of dedicated women who meet 10 times a year. They support the community in preparing banquets to raise funds for various organizations. They also support post secondary education with two scholarships of $1,200 given to graduating high school students.
There are notable events that are sponsored by the Neepawa Legion:special ceremonies to honour veterans, particularly on Remembrance Day, are organized to promote remembrance and recognition of military service.
The Rolling Barrage stops here on their cross Canada annual tour in support of Veterans with PTSD. Collaboration with local
schools and groups to educate youth about Canada’s military history and the importance of remembrance is another area.
A Dart League meets regularly in the Legion and at times has “Live Dart competitions.” As well it offers a place for a Cribbage night. In the winter, on Tuesday afternoons,
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there is the opportunity for musicians to get together to practice their skills, often entertaining an audience.
Cadet Number Nine Squadron is sponsored by the Neepawa Legion, providing youth with leadership training, discipline, and community involvement opportunities. They will purchase a flight
simulator this fall.
The Neepawa Legion supports community work through activities such as Friday meat draws, Chase the Ace, raffles, Christmas poinsettia sales, bonspiels, golf tournaments, poker tournaments and trivia nights held to support their programs.
It’s easy to get involved
with the Neepawa Legion. Membership is open to anyone who supports the Legion’s values and goals. There are opportunities to volunteer in their various programs as well as support and learn about the Legion’s work.
Financial contributions are always welcome to fund the Legion’s community and support programs.
For National Legion week in Neepawa, the Cadets will be laying a wreath at the Cenotaph on Sunday, Sept. 15. On Friday, there will be a street dance with live music from 7-11 in front of the Legion.
The Neepawa Legion plays a vital role in the community, providing a space for events, supporting various local initiatives, and fostering a sense of remembrance and respect for veterans. National Legion Week is an excellent opportunity to engage with and support the Legion’s ongoing efforts.
By Cam Dahl Manitoba Pork
This past January, the Government of Canada announced its “Team Canada” missions to the U.S., to promote Canadian exports in advance of the upcoming renegotiation of the Canada - U.S. - Mexico Agreement (CUSMA, the former NAFTA). The missions to State legislatures and the United States government are a good thing, but something is lacking. I have heard little mention of cross-border trade in agriculture and food products when the “Team Canada” missions are discussed. Our federal government talks about securing trade vital to national security, but for some reason agriculture and food seem not to be included in the national security bucket. This is despite the fact that agriculture and food is one of our largest export sectors, accounting for about $60
Where is agriculture?
billion in exports to the U.S. annually.
Canada is an exporting nation and Manitoba is an exporting province. For example, 90 per cent of the eight million pigs raised in Manitoba every year are exported, either as packages of pork shipped around the world or as live animal exports to the United States. The international agricultural landscape is witnessing a troubling trend towards protectionism, and these exports are at risk. Manitoba’s farmers and processors cannot afford market access restrictions and need our governments to aggressively fight for our interests.
What protectionist headwinds are farmers facing in the U.S. marketplace?
There are state level regulations that reach beyond the borders of individual states, like Proposition 12 in California. Extraterritorial legislation by individual states fractures the
integrated North American market for agriculture and food products, increases the price for consumers, and decreases the return for farmers. There is also a new country of origin labelling law from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will discriminate against Canadian pigs and cattle exported to the U.S. Again, this results in higher prices for consumers and lower returns for farmers. Canada needs to have a strategy to be much more assertive in pushing back against these new trade barriers.
New barriers to crossborder agriculture and food trade are appearing against the backdrop of the upcoming renegotiation of CUSMA. Canadian agriculture will almost certainly be a target, no matter who wins the U.S. elections this November. Canada needs to develop a comprehensive agriculture and food strategy as we approach the renegotiation of CUSMA.
For starters, agriculture and food export interests should be included in outreach to state and national legislators. Agriculture should be part of “Team Canada”. Without a defined national strategy, developed in collaboration with farmers and processors, agricultural and food export interests may be overlooked, or even traded off, to protect other sectors when the CUSMA renegotiations take place.
Farmers have a reason to be wary that their trade interests will not be of primary concern. For example, when the Government of Canada announced a 100 per cent tariff on imports of China-made electric vehicles and a 25 per cent duty on Chinese steel and aluminum, China quickly responded by initiating a dumping probe on canola exports. It is hard to object to the Government of Canada taking action to protect Canadian jobs from unfair trading practices, however,
farmers should not carry the costs if retaliatory measures are taken. The Government of Canada has seen fit to offset the impact of trade agreements on other sectors of agriculture and the same consideration should be given if our exports become political targets. This needs to be part of the comprehensive agriculture and food trade strategy.
The Government of Manitoba also has a key role to play in protecting farmers’ market access. Premier Kinew recently created the Business and Jobs Council, which undertook a trade mission to the U.S. this spring. This is a positive step. However, our voice could be amplified, both in Washington and Ottawa, if there was a common agriculture trade strategy developed across the prairie provinces. Collaboration across Western Canada on agriculture and food trade should extend beyond the U.S. For example, it would be a breakthrough in collaborative government if Manitoba were to work with the other prairie governments to establish a presence in key Asia Pacific markets that are targeted for growth in agriculture trade from Western Canada.
Farmers who rely on international markets face significant market access threats that will have substantial negative impacts on incomes, especially in Western Canadian provinces, if we fail to act. There needs to be a concerted effort to develop a comprehensive agriculture and food trade strategy aimed at protecting the trade access we have today and breaking open new opportunities to offset protectionist threats. The development of this strategy must include farmers and processors, and it should include collaboration across provincial governments as well as the Government of Canada.
Beautiful Plains Museum history: Soddies
When the new settlers arrived to the prairies, they soon realized that this new country was not the paradise they envisioned. On the southern plains, the scarcity of trees and stones posed a major house building problem. Most of the settlers were short on finances and importing lumber was difficult. With grim determination, those settlers had to rely on the only building material that was on the land; prairie sod. Most soddies, as they were known, were built between the 1800s and World War I and replaced by woodframe houses as soon as the homesteader could afford the building materials. Sod is the top layer of
earth that includes the grass, its roots, and the dirt clinging to the roots. Using a plow, furrows about 15 inches (38cm) wide and four inches (10 cm) thick were cut. When the sod was cut it was laid right away because if it dried out it crumbled. The first layer was built by placing the sod grass side down and side by side to form the base. Like brick construction
the slabs of sod were laid with the joints staggered and corners overlapped. The slabs were placed lengthwise, making a wall two feet (61cm) or more thick. At around two feet (61cm) high the spaces for a window and a door had the frame set in them and rows of sod were continued around them. Pegs, driven into the sod through holes in the frames, held them
in place. There were few windows in a sod home as the holes would weaken the walls and the windows were expensive. At the top of the window frame two layers of sod were left off and poles laid over the gap. The resulting gap, stuffed with grass or rags, protected the windows from breaking as the house settled.
Once the walls were up, poplar poles or lumber were
laid on top of the walls to hold the ridge pole and roof rafters. The roof was usually covered with two overlapping layers of tar paper and then layers of sod were added to complete the roof. The average sod house took roughly 3,000 slabs of sod to build or one acre of sod. Most sod houses were about sixteen by twenty feet (4.8 m by 6 m) with one room. Many homes were
plastered with a mud solution and white washed to help the walls from leaking dirt and insects. Many had cellars dug under the house with a wood covering and trap door to store food for the winter.
There were disadvantages to these sod homes. When it rained the roof leaked for several days afterwards. The pots on the stove had to always have their lids on them or your soup was muddy. The advantages of sod homes were that they were cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Even in the middle of winter, water did not freeze in a sod house as did in most houses made of lumber. As well, being made of dirt made them virtually fireproof.
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press
Cole Farquhar is hoping to make your next local barbershop experience a cut above the rest. Farquhar, who was raised in Neepawa, has recently returned home and established the Brick House Barbershop. Situated inside Venus Hair & Body Care at 341 Mountain Avenue, Farquhar is looking to provided a little bit of the classic barbershop experience, with the techniques and skills connected to the modern styles and trends.
Farquhar told the Banner & Press that while he has worked at barber shops in Brandon for the past few years, establishing his brand a little closer to home was always the endgame.
“It’s always been the goal of mine to start a shop here [in Neepawa], since I began cutting hair,” said Farquhar. “As for how I got the opportunity here, I started going around town trying to find a vacant space to rent, but there wasn’t really anything that would work for me starting out like this, that was available. An opportunity here [to rent a chair/space at Venus] came around, and that’s actually the best opportunity. I can skip the complicated business parts of establishing yourself and just focus on the clients, getting my name out there and building my reputation.”
Farquhar stated that it’s been great collaborating with Venus Hair &
Bringing an‘old barbership vibe’ to Neepawa
Body Care, as they are well known and regarded locally, and that’s been a very good way to introduce himself to the potential clients.
As for the feedback from customers, so far it’s been overwhelmingly positive, with the hot straight razor shaves, being a favourite. Farquhar shared a story of one customer, a 90-yearold gentlemen, who hadn’t had a hot towel and a shave
for quite some time. He said the client was happy with getting another chance to experience it.
Looking ahead, Farquhar noted that he sees is a lot of potential for his business to grow in the Neepawa market.
“There is potential, because this community has really grown over the last few years. We have a few barbers in town, but I think we’re at the point where
there’s room for more. There’s enough business around here for everyone,” expressed Farquhar. “I want to be the type of option out there for young people, maybe looking for the more modern styles that are still done in an old school sort of way.”
You can reach Cole Farquhar at Brick House Barbershop, via call or text at 431-541-8590
269 Hamilton Street, Neepawa MB R0J 1H0 P: 204-476-2336 | E: info@taylorlawpatersons.ca www.patersons.ca
Broadfoot Fraser moves into new location
By Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press
After opening an office in Neepawa five and a half years ago, Broadfoot Fraser Agencies has moved to a new downtown location.
The insurance firm has entered into a joint tenancy agreement with the Christianson TDS law firm to better utilize a recently renovated office space in the Kinley Thomson block
(actually, the McCaffrey block) across from Canada Safeway. Dwight Kinley of Broadfoot Fraser Agencies said, “It’s a positive move as it helps both firms.”
The downtown location has a high traffic flow and with both a law firm and an insurance agency in the same office there will be a mutual benefit.
Kinley said their business at Neepawa and Gladstone has grown considerably
since the move to a Neepawa location. “We get a lot of customers from north of Neepawa and the whole community and we are thankful for the support.”
Sophie Collier of Christianson TDS said, “I am excited and looking forward to being in the same office as Broadfoot Fraser Agencies. I am regularly in Neepawa on Wednesdays and now I can be reached more readily Monday to Friday. I enjoy
the general law practise and being able to help people.”
Collier is a part of a five lawyer team that serves Neepawa, Portage, MacGregor and Gladstone.
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‘It’s almost surreal’ Neepawa group to host first local Pride celebration
By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press
Neepawa will be welcoming another first to its long, rich history this weekend. On Sunday, Sept. 15, the grounds of ArtsForward will be host to the inaugural Neepawa’s Got Pride event. This event is open to the public and has been organized by Neepawa and Area Pride, a group formed this year which welcomes LGBT+ individuals and allies.
Neepawa’s Got Pride will take place from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., with a variety of activities featured for all to enjoy as a way to celebrate Pride– an annual occasion for the LGBT+ community which is typically marked in June.
“At this event, we’re really just opening it up to everyone who wants to come,” said Rhian Beever, president of Neepawa and area Pride. “Like any Pride event, it’s family friendly, it’s open to the public and we’re asking our family, our friends, our allies to come out and celebrate with us and help keep or get the momentum going in Neepawa, because I think we’re seeing that little bit of a shift here.”
Fun for all
A portion of the events includes a free barbecue, with hot dogs, drinks and cake. There will also be Filipino barbecue done by the local Bhaghari (Filipino LGBT+).
“We’re so lucky to have the diversity of the Filipino community and that’s such a huge part of the celebration, is food,” said Beever.
The afternoon will feature activities such as button making, face and rock painting, a presentation from former Neepawa resident Veronica Gingles, booths from organizations such as SERC (Sexuality Education Resource Centre MB), Westman Empowerment, the Neepawa Library, a free movie (Breakfast with Scot) at The Roxy at 4:30 p.m., music from a live DJ and some drag performances.
“We have two local Drag queens, MX Dione and MillKiTah, and then we
have the Drag Mother out of House of Hex, Flora Hex, coming to do a number,” said Rhian. “This whole event will be held outside on the ArtsForward grounds so that it’s visible and not put behind closed doors and that anybody can be a part of it if they so choose.”
For those unfamiliar, Drag is a performance art with an extensive history and is an important part of LGBT+ history. In Drag, individuals dress up in expressive ways and typically put forward an embellished appearance and use a stage name (persona). Drag queens, in this instance, are people– often men– who portray a feminine persona.
“If you speak to a Drag artist, it is a way to express themselves and to kind of come about finding themselves, I think, a lot of the time. It’s just about being in that safe place and being able to do something that they truly love. And a lot of them will say it’s truly freeing,” said Beever. “As a spectator to that, it’s absolutely fantastic to watch because the happiness that these individuals exude, it can be contagious. So I think we’re really fortunate to have Drag coming to Neepawa in this sort of setting.”
A freeing moment
With Neepawa’s Got Pride arriving in just a couple days, Beever shared that Neepawa and Area Pride is excited to host the event for the first time.
“It’s almost surreal to think that we’re doing this as quickly as we are, but I think the need is there. We anticipate our allies, friends and families will be right there alongside us as they always have been and this is our outward way of showing exactly that,” said Beever. “And making Pride very visible in Neepawa for anyone who may need this activity, for ourselves who are out and visible in the community… It’s
important for us to know the support is there within Neepawa and area and that we’re all committed to working toward an environment that is inclusive and diverse like it is.”
Beever also shared from a personal perspective as to why Pride events such as this are so important.
“I have two young kids with my partner– and my family, to us, is not different, it’s just a different variation of what a family can be. So events like these allow families like ours to be just like everybody else around us,” said Beever. “There’s a comfort there, it’s a freeing moment. It’s knowing that you are on the right path, I guess you could say, as are my kids. They are going to meet roadblocks on the way where they’re told they’re different, their family is different, where they come from is different.”
Beever added, “But the reality is they’re not, everyone just has a different story. And that is exactly who you are supposed to be. So the more that we expose ourselves and, in my case, my children, to events like Pride, they realize that they aren’t alone in this world. That we’re never by ourselves and there are other people out there that are like us and will love us unconditionally, no matter what the difference may be.”
In her closing comments, Beever stated that Neepawa and Area Pride is looking forward to the day, but also to the future.
“I think it’s important to note that all of this is not possible without the sponsors that we’ve had come forward and willing to support us in this endeavor this is the first step to bring Pride to Neepawa, and we really look forward to having it kick off, but also being able to do more things like this in the future,” Beever shared.
September 22 at 7:00 pm
Portage la Prairie duo win 2024 Sunflower Classic
NGCC Sunflower Classic
First Flight
Second Flight
Sparks 93
CB refers to the countback system, which involves comparing scores over specific segments of the round. For the Sunflower, ties are broken by the most points accumulated on the back nine
MJHL Preseason
Saturday, Sept. 7
Neepawa 6-4 Wayway
First Period
11:00 WAY S. Stone (3)
ASST: D. Peters (1)
13:12 WAY R. Jossy (1)
ASST: B. Seymour (1), L. Perry (1)
15:12 NPA D. Andries (1) PP
ASST: K. Weisgarber (1), M. Hartley (1)
18:54 NPA C. Kasprick (1) PP
ASST: T. Schell (1)
Second Period
00:50 WAY B. Seymour (1)
ASST: A. Chipelski (2)
02:04 WAY M. Thomas (1) PP
ASST: D. Peters (2)
09:18 NPA B. Parker (1)
ASST: M. Hartley (2)
18:49 NPA C. Hoemson (1) PP
ASST: T. Schell (2) Third Period
11:47 NPA S. Chornley (1) PP
ASST: K. Skrupa (1), T. Schell (3)
19:58 NPA K. Weisgarber (1) EN
ASST: M. Hartley (3)
Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP
2 2 0 4 1/2
NPA KC Couckuyt - (W) 23/27 saves WAY J. Wareham - (L) 23/28 saves
Sunday, Sept. 8 Neepawa 3-2 Dauphin
First Period
10:53 NPA T. Schell (1) ASST: T. Horn (1) Second Period
16:17 NPA T. Tychonick (1) PP
ASST: B. Quinn-Lagria (2), C. Alexander (1) 19:03 DAU C. Glover (1)
ASST: G. Nemis (1), M, Murray (1) Third Period
02:52 DAU R. Gage (1) PP
ASST: S. Shyiak (1), J. Schmidt (1) 16:04 NPA C. Alexander (2)
ASST: T. Tychonick (2), DJ. Meloney (1)
Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP NPA 1 1 1 3 1/4
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press
For the second time in the last four years, the team of Lindsay Jordan and Erin McCartney of Portage la Prairie are the winners of the Neepawa Golf & Country Club’s Sunflower Classic. The pair, who are members of the Portage Golf Club, also won the 2021 event, which is played each year under the net stableford scoring format.
Stableford consists of players scoring one point for a bogey, two for par, three for a birdie, four for an eagle and five for an albatross. The team with the fewest accumulated points after 18 holes wins. Jordan and McCartney’s 72 points had them tied with Carla Richardson and Carolyn Hardy, though they won via the count back system of tiebreaker.
In their four years of competing at the Sunflower, Jordan and McCartney have quickly established themselves as a team to look out for. To go along with their two victories, they also finished in second place last year, and third overall in 2022.
After the event, they told the Banner & Press that
the Sunflower has quickly become a favourite event to attend.
“It’s a fantastic tournament and we really enjoy it. The ladies two-ball is a really fun concept,” said Jordan.
McCartney added that the Neepawa Golf Course is “Beautiful and challenging
in all the ways you want it to be. You have to think out there and it really plays to both of out strengths.”
Hole Prizes
#1 Straightest Drive: Irene Martineau.
#3 Longest Putt: Lorilee Harris 24’2”.
#4 Closest to pin: Lindsay
Jordan 29” #8 Closest to pin: Stacie Popien 4’3”.
#10 Longest drive: Lindsay Jordan. #12 Closest to pin: Pam Levandosky 2’3”. #16 Longest putt: Bev Davie 13’9”. #18 Closest to pin: Janice Meadows 2’00”.
Stocks of Canadian crops
By Shawn Cabak Manitoba Agriculture
Total stocks of canola and barley were up as of July 31, compared with the same date a year earlier.
Stocks of wheat, oats, dry peas and lentils were down.
Total stocks of wheat fell 18.5 per cent year over year to 4.6 million tonnes as of July 31. The decline was partially due to lower total national supply (-1.0 per cent year over year to 38.7 million tonnes).
Commercial stocks rose 39.7 per cent to 3.8 million tonnes while onfarm stocks fell (-72.7 per cent to 796 000 tonnes).
Exports of wheat fell 1.2 per cent to 25.2 million tonnes but remained above the five-year average for the period.
Canola crush hits record high
Total stocks of canola increased 66.9 per cent year over year to 3.1 million tonnes as of July 31 on higher commercial stocks (+129.0 per cent to 2.3 million tonnes).
On-farm stocks fell 7.7 per cent to 775 000 tonnes. Total domestic disappearance of canola (mostly for crushing) increased 8.1 per cent to a record 11.5 million tonnes, likely in response to increased demand for renewable energy. Higher domestic disappearance was more than offset by lower exports of canola (-15.9 per cent to 6.7 million tonnes), resulting in higher ending stocks.
Total stocks of dry peas fell 36.7 per cent year over year to 348 000 tonnes as of July 31. Stocks of lentils totalled 179 000 tonnes, down 15.2 percent from the same date in 2023.
Barley stocks increase and oats are down
Barley stocks were up 72.6 per cent year over year to 1.2 million tonnes as of July 31, on higher on-farm (+57.6 per cent to 878 000 tonnes) and commercial (+126.3 per cent to 344 000 tonnes) stocks. Barley used largely for feed purposes fell 12.9 per cent to 4.8 million tonnes as of July 31.
Total stocks of oats were down 63.7 per cent year over year to 463 000 tonnes as of July 31 because of lower harvest in 2023. Oat exports fell (-12.1 per cent to 2.3 million tonnes), as did oats used for animal feed (-36.1 per cent to 934 700 tonnes), because of lower total supply.
Ammoniating forages improves feed quality
By Shawn Cabak Manitoba Agriculture
Producers faced with the problem of storing high moisture feed or wanting to improve the feed value of low quality forages should consider ammoniation. Ammonia (NH3), which contains nitrogen, increases the crude protein content and improves the energy by breaking down the poorly digested fibre of mature forages. Ammonia also acts as a preservative of higher moisture feeds by destroying molds and bacteria during the ammoniation process.
Factors affecting the response to ammoniation
Percent moisture in the roughage, the time of ammoniation, temperature and the amount of anhydrous ammonia applied are the key factors affecting forage response to the ammoniation process. When using ammonia to improve the protein content of low
Gladstone Legion #110 Celebrates Legion Week - September 15-21st 2024
Sunday September 15th is the beginning of Legion Week in Canada. Gladstone Legion has many activities to celebrate this special week.
Monday Sept. 16th at 1 pm Crosses will be laid on Veteran’s graves at the Gladstone Cemetery
Tuesday Sept. 17th at 1:30 laying a wreath at the Cenetaph
Tuesday Sept. 17th at 2pm to 7pm early bird membership and years of service pins will be handed out during this time.
Wednesday Sept.18th evening Bingo at 7 pm
Friday Sept. 20th BBQ Pork Roast Supper
Take out for 5pm call 204-385-2525 by Thurs. Sept.19th to order Sit down supper at 5:30
Adults:$15.00, 6-12 $10.00, 6 & under Free
Saturday Sept. 21st regular Meat Draws
Sunday Sept.22nd United Church Service at 10:30 am Gladstone Legion members will attend, lunch to follow service. Please come out and help us celebrate !
quality forages, it should be added at three to five percent of the dry matter weight. As a preservative for high moisture forage, the ammonia level can be decreased to two percent. Temperature determines the speed at which the reaction between ammonia and the feedstuff occurs, as well as the extent of improved digestibility.
The application of ammonia provides these advantages:
• increased forage digestibility (TDN) by 10 to 30 per cent;
• increased forage intake by 10 to 20 per cent;
• increased crude protein content (85-125 percent in past Mb Ag trials when NH3 injected at three per cent).
Forage Ammoniation Workshop Oct. 9 at 1:30
p.m. at MBFI.
Attend a forage ammoniation workshop to learn how to improve the quality of poor value forages to better feed your cattle. Watch an infield demonstration on how to properly ammoniate low quality forages to improve your winter feed supplies. The workshop will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Manitoba Beef & Forage Initiative (MBFI) site north of Brandon. The location is 0.5 mile east of the junction of number 10
highway and highway 353. Topics to be covered during the workshop include the Safe Handling of Anhydrous Ammonia, the Economics of Alternative Feeds, the Pros and Cons of Ammoniating Forages- how much will the feed improve and From 0-82 all you need to know on how to set up to Ammoniate- stacking, covering and injecting. For more information contact the Manitoba Agriculture office in Portage at 204-239-3353 or shawn.cabak@gov.mb.ca
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Frederick Norman Watson
Peacefully with his family at his side Fred passed away September 5th, 2024, at Third Crossing Manor in Gladstone, MB. Fred was the youngest son of the late Norman and Edna (Graham) of Plumas, MB. He attended school at Deseronto and Soudan. Fred married Norma Joan Brydon on April 21st, 1962, and they raised their four daughters on the family farm that achieved their century farm award in 2007. Fred attended the Plumas United Church and was a member of the Plumas Legion Branch # 189, Plumas Lions, and he was a member of the board that planned and built the Plumas Community Hall. Fred enjoyed many hobbies, which he loved to share with his kids and especially with his grandkids, golfing, fishing, curling, camping, horse racing and cards.
Fred was predeceased by his son Ronald, his father, Norman, his Mother Edna, his brother George, his fatherin-law Earnest Brydon, his mother-in-law Joan, brothers in law Robert, Ernie, and Murray, sisters in law Margaret, Shirley, Eleanor, Eileen, and Beryl.
Surviving Fred are his wife of 62 years Norma, Daughters Patricia, Sharon (Kevin) Hunkin, Lori (Kevin) Krysko, Kristine (Marcel) Oswald, Grandchildren Corbin and Keenan Krysko, James (Randi) Hunkin, Elisha (Aaron) Dupasquier, Bayley Oswald, McKenna Oswald (Trevor Johnston). Great granddaughter Eastyn Dupasquier. Also, by his sister in law Doris Meadows, and brother in law Allen Brydon and several nieces and nephews and cousins.
A private graveside service was held at Gladstone Cemetery with a Celebration of Life at the Plumas Community Hall on Sunday September 8th, 2024, at 3:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson Canada or the Plumas United Church Memorial Fund.
Clarke’s Funeral Home Gladstone/MacGregor in care of arrangements
Mary Madeline (Maddy) Hanson
July 22, 1957 - August 30, 2024 Maddy, age 67, of Kelowna, BC, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2024 surrounded by her family. Maddy was born in Neepawa, Manitoba July 22, 1957 to Charles (Bud) Hanson and Leila (O'Sullivan) Hanson. Maddy was the youngest of six children. She was predeceased by her parents and her former husband, John Green. Maddy graduated from Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute in 1975 and from the University of Manitoba in 1980. Prior to leaving Winnipeg Maddy was the Vice President of Marketing for the Winnipeg Jets. As VP of Marketing Maddy was involved in the initiation of the "Winnipeg Whiteout" which is now so popular among cheering fans throughout the Sporting World. In 2002 Maddy moved to Kelowna, BC with her husband John Green. Maddy lived a full and active life being a woman of many talents and interests. She will be remembered for her intelligence, her natural curiosity, her quick wit, her sense of humour, her generosity, her kindness, and her beautiful smile that always lit up the room. Maddy made many friends along the way. She loved traveling, hiking, cycling, volunteering and was a long-time member of Global Fitness Kelowna. Maddy loved nature and found joy in birds, especially the chick-a-dee. She was a gentle, thoughtful and caring daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to many. Her beauty radiated from within. Maddy is survived by her siblings Neil Hanson (Lisa Denomme), Michele Liebrock (Chuck), Carl Hanson (Robert Von Platen), Patricia Kelly (Larry), and Suzanne Simourd (Micheal). Maddy was cremated in Kelowna and an interment will be held in Neepawa, MB at a future date. Maddy and her family wish to thank her many kind friends, Dr. Wendy Wickstrom and staff, Dr. Susan Ellard, Dr. Evelyn Kwok, the Interior Health Palliative Care team, and the Central Okanagan Hospice House for their care and support. The world needs more kindness. In memory of Maddy, consider carrying out an act of kindness and/ or donating to the Central Okanagan Hospice House, www.hospicehousekelowna.com, or a hospice in your community. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.springfieldfuneralhome.com/obituaries/ hanson-maddy.
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Yard Sale
Multi Family yard sale at Birnie Manitoba. Lot #58 Saturday, Sept 14, 10 am - 3 pm.
Recreation
ATV'S, ATV'S, ATV'S. www.rodsatvs.com Best prices in Manitoba on New kids/adult ATV'S, DIRTBIKES, DUNE BUGGIES, UTV'S, GOLF CARTS, SCOOTERS, MOBILITY SCOOTERS AND KIDS ELECTRIC RIDE ON TOYS $299. Kids ATV $1999, Kids Dirt Bike $1199. Kids Dune Buggy $1999. New 4 Seater Golf Cart $9475. Text or phone 204-724-2438. Email rodsatvs@hotmail.com
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Crisis Pregnancy Centre Winnipeg: Need to talk? Call our free help line, 1-800-6650570 or contact our Westman office: 204-727-6161
Auctions
Meyers Auctions & Appraisals. Call Brad at 368-2333. www.meyersauctions.com
Notice
Alanon meetings currently being held at 342 Mountain Ave, Neepawa - Old Co-op Store. Tuesdays at 7 pm. Call 204-841-2192
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings currently being held at 342 Mountain Ave, Neepawa, Thursdays at 7 pm. Call 204841-0002
Arden Hall, cap. 255. Park, camping and sports facilities, rink, curling ice, kitchen and lounge. Call 204-368-2202
Minnedosa Handivan 204868-8164 Mon-Fri 9:00-3:30
Obituary
Ellen Imelda Henderson (MacIsaac)
Friends and Family, we are saddened to announce the passing of Ellen Imelda Henderson (MacIsaac) on the 04th of September 2024 at the age of 77 in Country Meadows PCH, Neepawa, MB. She was born on the 03rd of September 1947 to Emmett and Margaret (Kenny) MacIsaac in Summerside, PEI.
Ellen was known for her love of shoes, so it was perfectly fitting that she met her husband to be, Peter Henderson, at Sheen’s Shoe Store in Summerside, PEI. They were married in August of 1969 at Seven Mile Bay, PEI. Ellen was a proud resident of Summerside where she was blessed with three children: Jason in 1971, Justin in 1973 and Jill in 1974.
Her husband’s career, as a member of the RCMP, moved them to Manitoba in 1976 where she held a variety of jobs due to them transferring throughout the province. Residing first in Fisher Branch, Steinbach, Neepawa and Lundar where they created a plethora of friends they considered as family. Eventually retiring back to her beloved PEI in 2000.
Ellen was a beautiful quilter and especially loved making baby quilts. She loved music and could play the organ by ear. She adored animals and had many pets who she spoiled over the years. She went all out for Christmas and was known for her ability to decorate every inch of their home (including wrapping all her kitchen cupboards in Christmas paper). Her sense of humour and her extremely quick wit is unmatched. She will forever be remembered for her generosity as well as her overall kind positive little self. She was a doting wife, an amazing mom and the best Nanny.
Ellen is survived by her husband Peter. Children: Jason, Justin (Elaine) and Jill (Preston). Grandchildren: Paige, Sara (Casey), Jared (Karly), Morgan (Kennedy) and Leah. Great-grandchildren: Roman and Miller. Siblings: Barry (Pat), Garth (Bonnie), John (Wilma), Mary (Darryl) Nauss, Jimmy (Janet), Terry (Debi) and Mac (Rosemary). Sister-in- Law Barb (Henderson) Hill and brother-in-law Doug (Sharon). Many Nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews as well as greatgreat ones.
She was preceded in death by her parents Emmett and Margaret (Kenny) MacIsaac. Her father and motherin-law: Earle and Alice (Darling) Henderson. Siblings: Robert, Allan and Audrey (Bell) MacIsaac, Rosalie (MacIsaac) and Bud Folland and Marjorie (MacIsaac) Johnson. Brother-in-Law Norrie Hill.
A private ceremony was held at Whites Funeral home on the 6th of September 2024 and a family celebration of life was held on the 8th of September 2024 at her niece Lori’s home in PEI.
A special thanks to Country Meadows PCH for their care, Brian and Staff at Whites funeral home, Rev. Chad McCharles as well as all our friends and family for their support.
White’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements (204) 476-2848 ~ www.whitesfh.ca
Notice
Neepawa Banner & Press offers full research and re-print services from our archives that go back to 1896. Additional copies of papers, $2 each depending on availability. Re-print of a page from past copies, $2 per page. Archival research, $25 per hour with a $10 minimum. Individual photos on photo paper $5 depending if we have a suitable original in our digital, print or photo archives. Ken Waddell, publisher
Help
Wanted
We are looking for 11 experienced (2-3 yrs), seasonal applicants to work on a bee farm as an Apiary Technician in Neepawa, MB. 11 applicants from March 14 to November 14, 2025. Must be able to work full time, including evenings & weekends. Duties include: unwrapping/ wrapping, queen rearing, making nucs, feeding, medicating, supering, pulling honey, extracting crop, maintain/ assemble equipment, etc. Positions are physically demanding and must be able to handle heavy loads, work in a fast- paced environment with a combination of walking, standing, bending, crouching and kneeling for extended periods. Positions are mostly outdoors when hot and dusty, wet/ damp. $15.80-20.25/ hour for 30-65 hours/week. Benefits include: Workers comp. & vacation pay. Please mail resume to: Mike Grysiuk Honey Farms Ltd, Box 1483, Neepawa, MB, R0J 1H0
For Sale or Rent
All word classifieds must be prepaid before printing
Storage vans (semi trailers) for rent or sale. Anderson's 204-385-2685, 204-3852997 Gladstone
For Sale
2015 Timpte Tri-Axle grain trailer, 45 ft, 3 hopper, power tarp, all aluminum wheels and stainless steel fenders. Low mileage, very good shape. Asking $65,000. Call Larry 204-496-2080
Semi-Retirement Sale - 135 Massey Ferguson 45 Hp. Tractor with Cab Perkins Diesel Low hours on overhauled engine. 3-point hitch, Tires are good $6200. -- 9n Ford Tractor. I am in the middle of the project and want someone else to finish it. Price is what I paid before I started. $748 -- Truck box trailer $500 -- Squirrel Creek Custom-Built Trailer, Can hold a 4x8 sheet. $2000 -- 225 Amp Lincoln Welder. $200 -- 75 amp Welder Plugs in regular outlet. $65 -- Radial Arm Saw on stand. $150 -Assorted Wood clamps. $10 each -- Assorted Sockets and Drivers -- Starter kit to build a play structure. Just add Lumber. $50 -- For parts, Steering assist for 90 Massey Ferguson $50 -- GARNEAU bicycle fat tire 10 speed New shape $1200 -- Unicycle $250 -- Gas powered mini bike $350 -- Call or text 1-204-856-6155
For Rent
Apartment for rent. Bri-Mont apartments, 331 Mountain Avenue. Phone 204-8414419
Thank You
Thumbs up to all those who organized & supported the wonderful fair weekend held in Gladstone recently.
Thanks to all!
On behalf of the Gladstone Benefit Fund Committee
Tender
Rolling River School Division
CLEAR DIESEL FUEL TENDER
Rolling River School Division invites sealed tenders by the undersigned for approx. 140,000 litres of Clear Diesel Fuel.
The tendered price must be current at the tender closing date of 12:00 Noon,Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Fuel is to be delivered to Division owned tanks situated throughout the School Division. The duration of the tender is from September 2024 to June 2025. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Sealed tenders clearly marked “DIESEL TENDER” may be sent to: Cam Woodcock Transportation Supervisor Box 1170 Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0 Phone 204-867-2754 (ext. 1) Fax 204-867-2037 cwoodcock@rrsd.mb.ca
Gladstone Royal Canadian Legion Branch #110
Is looking for the following position: Part-time bartender/server
Must have or be able to obtain servers licence
Only suitable applicant will be called for interview. Please send resume to:
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #110 Box 132, Gladstone, MB, R0J 0T0 or email: lgnbr110@mymts.net
invites applications for the following Educational Assistant positions
- Full time term (5.75 hours per day) at R.J. Waugh School in Carberry
- Two part-time term (5.5 hours per day) at R.J. Waugh School in Carberry
Previous applicants must submit a new cover letter and resume.
Please indicate the position(s) being applied for. Successful candidates must complete a satisfactory Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry check. Send resume/cover letter including 3 references by NOON, Monday, September 16th, 2024 to: Julie Van Kommer
Student Services Coordinator Box 700 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0
EMAIL: bpsd@bpsd.mb.ca
Only those selected for a short list will be contacted.
Others are thanked for their interest now.
See Division website for more details on these positions at www.beautifulplainssd.ca Click on Job Postings.
An area full of recreational opportunities, parks, lakes, cultural events, a sense of community and much more! CAREER OPPORTUNITIES NEEPAWA & CARBERRY Health Facilities
JOIN THE HEALTH CARE TEAM! APPLY TODAY! www.prairiemountainhealth.ca, click on Careers An excellent health care benefit package that includes but limited to health & dental benefits, pension plan & a health spending account.
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FOODS
Industrial Plant Cleaner (NOC 65312)
Why join our team?
HyLife is a global leader in food processing, with a vision to be the best food company in the world. To achieve this, we are currently expanding our team and have exciting career opportunities at 623 Main St. Neepawa, MB. We are actively seeking to fill 10 positions.
The current starting wage is $22.20/hour with incremental increases to $23.55/hour based on tenure as per our Collective Agreement
Quick Facts:
• Culturally diverse – employ people from all over the world
• Fully integrated facility –Feed Mills, Barns, Transportation, and Production Plant
• 2500+ employees worldwide
• We Care about our employees, communities, customers, animals, and our environment
What we can offer you:
• Competitive Wage
• Vacation: 10 working days of paid vacation as per our collective bargaining agreement
• Comprehensive Benefits package – health coverage, dental plan, vision care, long-term disability, and pension plan
• Permanent full-time employment (74-80 hours per bi-weekly)
• PM Shift
• Full training, with genuine opportunities for career progression
• Employee Referral program - $500!
• Free parking
• Company events
• And more!!!!
Your duties may include:
• Cleaning and sanitizing butcher and slaughter production areas and everything in between to ensure top-quality food safety standards.
• Operating cleaning equipment like high-pressure hoses to clean production equipment.
• Using cleaning chemicals with respect and following Material Safety Data Sheets.
Ensuring all Quality Assurance checks are performed. Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work area throughout the facility.
• Collaborating as a team to meet tight deadlines, ensuring production floors operate on time.
We are looking for people who are:
• Fit and capable of working in a physically demanding role. Capable of bending, lifting, and climbing.
• Available to work an 8-hour Night Shift from MondayFriday, between 11:15 PM to 9:00 AM
• Capable of repetitive manual tasks and standing for long periods of time
• Capable of working in diverse environments, including exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and odors
• Minimum of one (1) to seven (7) months experience in sanitation, or industrial cleaning, or heavy-duty cleaning
• Completion of Secondary school or equivalent experience
• Able to effectively communicate in English At least 18 years old to meet the minimum age requirement
HyLife is dedicated to promoting equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those who identify as a member of the following groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Older workers, Veterans, and Visible minorities.
Ways to apply: Online at http://hylife.com/careers/ or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0. Fax to: 204.476.3791 | Email to: jobs@hylife.com | In Person at 623 Main ST. E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0
For inquiries contact: Phone: 204.476.3393
H yL ife has an accommodation process for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation during your employment because of a disability, please contact Jobs@hylife.com. An HR representative will be in touch with you as soon as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and our accommodation policy can be forwarded upon request.
Be a part of the HyLife experience – your journey starts here!
We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted
NOTICES
Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.mcna.com.
URGENT PRESS RELEASES - Have a newsworthy item to announce? An exciting change in operations? Though we cannot guarantee publication, MCNA will get the information into the right hands for ONLY $35.00 + GST/HST. Call MCNA (204) 947-1691 for more information. See www.mcna.com under the “Types of Advertising” tab for more details.
Help Wanted Help Wanted
WANT TO ADVERTISE FALL ENROLLMENT or Employment opportunities? NOW is the time to get your information published! Book your ads now to boost enrolment! SELLING SOMETHING? Have your blanket classified ads seen in the 31 Member Newspapers which are seen in over 368,000+ homes in Manitoba. Now booking advertising for the remainder of 2024. Plan your success! Please Call THIS NEWSPAPER NOW to book, or call MCNA at (204) 947-1691 for more details or to book ads. MCNA - Manitoba Community Newspapers Association. www.mcna.com
FOODS
Industrial Butcher (NOC 94141)
Why join our team?
HyLife is a global leader in food processing, with a vision to be the best food company in the world. To achieve this, we are currently expanding our team and have exciting career opportunities at 623 Main St. Neepawa, MB. We are actively seeking to fill 150 positions.
The current starting wage is $16.45/hour with incremental increases to $24.60/hour based on tenure as per our Collective Agreement
Quick Facts:
• Culturally diverse – employ people from all over the world Fully integrated facility –Feed Mills, Barns, Transportation, and Production Plant
• 2500+ employees worldwide
• We Care about our employees, communities, customers, animals, and our environment
What we can offer you:
• Competitive Wage
• Vacation: 10 working days of paid vacation as per our collective bargaining agreement
• Comprehensive Benefits package – health coverage, dental plan, vision care, long-term disability, and pension plan
• Permanent full-time employment (74-80 hours per bi-weekly)
• PM Shift Premium
• Full training, with genuine opportunities for career progression
• Employee Referral program - $500! Free parking Company events
• And more!!!!
Your duties may include: Slaughter, eviscerate, and mark hogs for further processing;
• Debone edible parts and remove inedible organs for parts;
• Cut pork carcasses into primal cuts for further processing, cutting, or packaging for local, national, and international premium markets.
We are looking for people who are:
• Fit and capable of working in a physically demanding role
• Capable of repetitive manual tasks and standing for long periods of time
• Open to working in colder/warmer environments
• Minimum of one (1) to seven (7) months experience in meat cutting or slaughter or completed a program in Industrial Meat cutting
• Completion of Secondary school or equivalent experience
Able to effectively communicate in English
HyLife is dedicated to promoting equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those who identify as a member of the following groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Older workers, Veterans, and Visible minorities.
Ways to apply:
Online at http://hylife.com/careers/ or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0. Fax to: 204.476.3791 | Email to: jobs@hylife.com |
In Person at 623 Main ST. E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0
For inquiries contact: Phone: 204.476.3393
HyLife has an accommodation process for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation during your employment because of a disability, please contact Jobs@hylife.com. An HR representative will be in touch with you as soon as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and our accommodation policy can be forwarded upon request.
Be a part of the HyLife experience – your journey starts here!
We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted
Heritage Co-op is accepting applications for
AGRO DRIVERS
to join our Agro location in Minnedosa, MB.
Who we are:
Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth.
With over 500 Team Members, Heritage Co-op serves the communities of Brandon, Minnedosa, Wawanesa, Erickson, Rivers, Sandy Lake and Strathclair. Our locations include Gas Bars, Food Stores, Home Centres, Bulk Petroleum and Agro sites. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.heritageco-op.crs
Our core Values are Integrity, Excellence and Responsibility
What you’ll do:
Duties to include, but not limited to, delivery of Anhydrous Ammonia, dry and/or liquid fertilizers.
Who you are:
• You have excellent Guest service skills and efficient organizational skills.
• You are mechanically inclined.
• You are highly motivated.
• You possess a Class 1 or Class 3 Driver’s License.
• Previous agriculture experience an asset. You have the ability to work independently without supervision.
What we offer:
A competitive Compensation and Benefit Package: Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package which includes Group Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability, Extended Health and Dental. and an employer-contributed pension plan, matched at 6% of salary.
Inclusive Work Environment: At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.
Professional Development: We encourage our team members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.
Additional Offerings: Team Member Purchase Rebate Program, Team Member Volunteer Incentive Program, Home Centre Preferred Pricing, EFAP (Employee and Family Assistance Program), Team Member Fitness Rebate of up to $100 per year towards health/fitness purchases – Heritage Co-op values Team Members’ wellbeing.
At Heritage Co-op, we strive to be an employer of choice by creating a culture our Team Members want to be a part of and supporting a healthy work-life balance.
If you are interested in this position, please visit www.heritageco-op.crs and click on Careers-Join Our Team!
This position will be open until filled.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES / HELP WANTED
ROCKY MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT IS HIRING: Parts Technicians, Sales Consultant, Agriculture & Heavy Equipment Techs - Journeyman, Apprentices and Sales roles. View Open Roles www. rockymtn.com/careers . Possible Relocation and Signing Bonus Offered.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Private mortgage lender. All real estate types considered. No credit checks done. Deal direct with lender and get quick approval. Toll free 1-866-405-1228 www. firstandsecondmortgages.ca
United Way presents Brandon's
Garage Sale Fall Edition
Saturday,September 21, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Manitoba Room, Keystone Centre Admission $3.00 children under 12 free. 50/50 draw
Neepawa Dental is accepting applications for a Registered Dental Hygienist.
Competitive wage with flexible schedule options, no evenings or weekends required!
Email neepawadental@gmail.com for more info or call 204-476-2248.
PROTECT YOUR BREATH
Breathing easy starts with taking the right steps. Protect your lungs from seasonal threats to keeP them strong and healthy this season talk to your doctor or Pharmacist today about seasonal immunization. Protectyourbreath.ca
Banner & Press
of Hwy #5, turn left. East on 80N for 2 ¾ miles.
Viewing by appointment only Tuesday, September 17 – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Contact John Lamport at (204) 841-4136 to set up time.
Lorne (Buddy) Bergner, Auctioneer John Lamport, Auctioneer Bergner Auction Service Box 1, Ashern, MB R0C 0E0 Email: bergauct@mymts.net www.apro.bid www.globalauctionguide.com (for sale viewing only)
ONLINE ONLY
LARGE ITEM CONSIGNMENT SALE SELLER’S LOCATION, MB MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 SOFT CLOSE AT 7:00 PM
VISIT www.gartonsauction.com for equipment details, pictures, and bidding. FOR PREVIEWING AND INFO, CONTACT SELLERS TRACTORS, TRAILERS: 2022 Deutz-Fahr 5080 tractor, 80hp, 3cyl w/loader, etc; White 2-105 tractor, Leon 700 loader, etc; 2470 Case tractor-see details; JD 1025R tractor, JD H120 FEL, backhoe, rototiller, 261hrs; 1985 Case 455C crawler loader, etc; 2000 Jayco Eagle model 263 fifth-wheel camper, 28’, power slide, etc; Snow Bear 6’x12’ utility trailer, 2” ball hitch; 16’ HD trailer, 7000lb axles, ramps, etc; other trailers; VEHICLES: 2000 Ford F250, 4x4 diesel, 493,924km; 2000 Chev 1500 ½ ton, saftied; 1990 Chev truck, 258,821km, saftied; 2007 GMC Yukon Denali, 277,650 km; 2001 Dodge 1500, 4x4, 216,729km; 1995 Ford 350 7.3L diesel, dual wheels, 2wd, 640,000km; other vehicles, tires, etc; FARM, HAYING, LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: Intl 490 tandem disc, 29’; JC 590 25’ PT swather; cultivator; swath rollers, grain augers; 2000 Farm King Y720 rotary cutter; 1996 500pt Val Mar, 1000 pto, 35’ booms, etc; 38’ back-on seed drill carrier; 2002 NH 688, New Idea 4685 round balers; NH trailing hay mowers; cattle squeeze chute with headgate, 2016 Lakelander chute/palp cage, etc; RECREATION, YARD, HORSE: 2023 Honda Rubicon 520; 2011 CAN AM Commander X, 4x4, etc; 2005 CAT skid steer mount snow blower, 87” cut, etc; 2011 McCormick yard tractor/loader; JD 709 rotary mower; aluminum, fibreglass boats; kids’ riding horse, 15 yrs old, see pedigree; horse-drawn bench wagon, etc; BUILDING AND SUPPLIES: stud-framed garage 21’x26’; 14 steel warehouse shelving units with wheels/hitches; 50 sheets galvanized tin; other carbon, stainless steel materials; ash, other lumber, and much more!
NOW AT WWW.GARTONSAUCTION.COM
and will run from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
There will be a barbecue and a 50/50 draw. All proceeds raised from the festivities will go towards the funding of activities by the Recreation Department The general public is invited to attend, and anyone wishing to purchase a 50/50 can contact the Rec Department at 476-2383.
PUBLIC NOTICE - BOARD OF REVISION
Public notice is hereby given that the 2025 Preliminary Assessment Roll for the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford has been delivered to the Municipal Office at 316 Fourth Avenue, Carberry, Manitoba and is open for public inspection during regular business hours. Applications for revision may be made in accordance with sections 42 and 43 of The Assessment Act:
APPLICATION FOR REVISION
42(1) A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property under Section 114(1) of The Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay the taxes on the property, or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to;
(a) liability to taxation;
(b) amount of an assessed value;
(c) classification of property, or
(d) a refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13(2).
Application Requirements
43(1) An application for revision must:
(a) be made in writing;
(b) set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which a revision is sought;
(c) state the grounds on which the application is based; and
(d) be filed by
(i) delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office indicated in the public notice given under subsection 41(2), or
(ii) serving it upon the secretary at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board as indicated in public notice.
The Board of Revision will sit on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford to hear applications. The final date on which applications must be received by the Secretary of the Board is Tuesday, October, 1 2024
Dated this 13th day of September 2024
Teresa Parker – Secretary Board of Revision
Municipality of North Cypress-Langford Box 220, Carberry, MB R0K 0H0 Ph. 204-834-6600 ext. 3
UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
On the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive representations from any persons who wish to make them in respect to the following matter:
THE TOWN OF NEEPAWA BY-LAW NO. 3231-24 being an AMENDMENT to the TOWN OF NEEPAWA ZONING BY-LAW NO. 3184-18, as amended.
HEARING LOCATION:
Town Of Neepawa Municipal Office, 275 Hamilton St, Neepawa, Manitoba
DATE & TIME:
October 1, 2024 at 7:05 p.m.
GENERAL INTENT OF BY-LAW 3231-24 :
To re-designate a portion of land from “AR-R” Agricultural Restricted-Residential Zone to “MH” Industrial Heavy Zone and “AR-C” Agricultural Restricted-Commercial Zone to “CH” Commercial Highway Zone. The amendment is required to accommodate growth and development in the Town of Neepawa.
AREA AFFECTED Part of the Northeast Quarter of Section Thirty-Two (32), in Township Fourteen (14) and Range Fifteen (15), West of the Principal Meridian, more precisely with Roll No 6400, Plan 56267 and eastern part of the main parcel A, fronting 5 Highway as shown outlined in a heavy solid line on the map below.
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jeff Braun, Development Officer, Neepawa and Area Planning District 275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, Manitoba Phone: 204-476-3277 • Email: jeff@neepawaareaplanning.com
PUBLIC NOTICE
RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MINTO-ODANAH BOARD OF REVISION
Public Notice is hereby given that the 2025 Assessment Roll for the Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah has been delivered to the Municipal Office at 49 Main Street, Minnedosa, MB. and is open for inspection during regular business hours. Applications for revision may be made in accordance with sections 42 & 43 of the Municipal Assessment Act.
APPLICATION FOR REVISION
42(1) A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property under section 114(1) of The Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay the taxes on the property, the authorized agent of the person, mortgagee or occupier, or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to the following matters:
a) liability to taxation;
b) amount of an assessed value;
c) classification of property;
d) a refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13(2)
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
43(1) An application for revision must:
a) be made in writing;
b) set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which a revision is sought;
c) set out which of the matters referred to in subsection 42(1) are at issue, and the grounds for each of those matters; and
d) be filed by
i) delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office indicated in the public notice given under subsection 41(2), or
ii) serving it upon the secretary, at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board as indicated in the public notice.
The Board of Revision will sit on October 10, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in the council chambers of the Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah to hear applications.
Application for revision or complaints must be received by 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 24, 2024, delivered or mailed to:
Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah
49 Main Street Box 1197
Minnedosa, Manitoba
R0J 1E0
Aaren Robertson – Secretary
PUBLIC NOTICE
MUNICIPALITY OF WESTLAKE-GLADSTONE BOARD OF REVISION
Public notice is hereby given that the 2025 Assessment Roll for the Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone has been delivered to the Municipal Office at 14 Dennis Street E, Gladstone, Manitoba, and is open for public inspection during regular business hours. Applications for revision may be in accordance with sections 42 and 43 of the Assessment Act:
APPLICATION FOR REVISON:
42(1) A person whose name property has been assessed, a mortgage in possession of property under section 114(1) of The Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay the taxes on the property, the authorized agent of the person, mortgagee or occupier, or the assessor may make application (fillable form on www.westlake-gladstone.ca) (Click on Municipal\Tax Information\Board of Revision) for the revision assessment roll with respect to:
A) Liability to taxation;
B) Amount of an assessed value;
C) Classification of property; or
D) A refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection13(2)
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
43(1) An application for revision must
A) Be made in writing (visit www.westlake-gladstone.ca for fillable form)
B) Set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which a revision is sought;
C) Set out which of the matters referred to in subsection 42(1) are at issue, and the grounds for each of those matters; and
D) Be filed by
(i) Delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office indicated above, or (ii) Serving it upon the secretary, at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board as indicated in the public notice Applications sent electronically must confirm appeal received by municipal office.
FEES
A minimum filing fee of $50.00 must accompany your application form (on website) with an additional fee of $10.00 for each $50,000 of assessed value of the property to a maximum of $300. The filing fee is refundable in the case where an appeal is reached prior to the Board of Revision sitting. The filing fees are non-refundable if a decision cannot be made at the Council level and the property owner chooses to file an appeal to the Municipal Board.
The Board of Revision will sit at the WestLake-Gladstone Municipal Office on October 16th, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. to hear applications. The final date on which applications must be received by the Secretary of the Board is October 1st, 2024 between regular office hours Monday - Friday (8:30 am- 4:30 pm).
Prior to filing a complaint against the liability to taxation, amount of an assessed value, or classification of property, you are encouraged to discuss the matter with the Provincial Municipal Assessment Branch; phone 204-239-3320. Dated this 6th day of September, 2024.
Andrea Smith, CMMA Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone Box 150 Gladstone, MB R0J 0T0
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Old Canada: 1950s RMNP
Pictured here are some scenes from around Riding Mountain National Park. Old Canada Series dates the photos to sometime in the 1950s.
Top photo: This pair of individuals were taking in the scenery from up on high. Above: Enjoying lakeside views, activities and in-water activities is a long-standing staple for Riding Mountain National Park!
By Tyler Slawinski Gladstone auction Mart
The grass may look greener on the other side of the fence but in all reality the cattle still have more grass then they are used to at this time of year. The abundance of grass and good weather has conditions leading off to a slower start to the fall run.
Cows and bulls traded with plenty of strength from 168 to 178.00 with sales to 182 showing stronger averages. Bulls traded with strength ranging be
tween
to 230.00.
Beautiful Plains Museum history: Prosthesis
By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa BaNNer & press
According to the National Library of Medicine magazine titled MedlinePlus, the presence of prosthesis began quite early. These early prosthetics were uncomfortable to wear, but may have helped people return to work or simply feel accepted in their daily lives. It is also unknown if the first prosthetics were functional or purely for appearance.
The oldest known prosthetics were not full limbs, either. Rather, they are two different artificial toes originating from ancient Egypt.
The first is the “Greville Chester toe”, which was made from cartonnage (a material similar to papermache that’s made from glue, linen and plaster). It is thought to be between 2,600
and 3,400 years old. This toe does not bend and thus is theorized to have been for cosmetic purposes.
The second toe is known as the “Cairo toe” and is estimated to be between 2,700 and 3,000 years old. This toe was flexible and was refitted for the wearer multiple times. This positions it to be the earliest known, practical, prosthetic.
In about 300 B.C., in Italy, an ancient Roman nobleman used a prosthetic that has been dubbed the “Cape leg”. This leg was made of bronze and hollowed out wood and was held up with leather straps.
Many other prosthetics came about, such as a wood and aluminum prosthetic arm invented by William Robert Grossmith in the mid-19th century. Some advances in prosthetics came
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about due to war, which resulted in record numbers of amputees. With these advances, prosthetics slowly became less painful for amputees to wear.
The prosthetics of the old days are certainly a far cry from today’s! Nowadays prosthetics are better fitting, more practical and have even been specially adapted to use in sporting activities. However, accessibility of these aid devices– especially to those that are high functioning–may still be an issue due to factors such as high costs.
According to another article by Med+, and supported by Brittannica Encyclopedia, the first recorded use of a self-propelled chairs dates to approximately 1655. This was when a disabled German watchmaker Stephan Farmer made a three-wheeled chair which
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SALE OF LANDS FOR ARREARS OF TAXES MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH NORFOLK
Pursuant to subsection 367(7) of The Municipal Act, notice is hereby given that unless the tax arrears for the designated year and costs in respect of the hereinafter described properties are paid in full to the Municipality prior to the commencement of the auction, the Municipality will on the 9th day of October, 2024, at the hour of 11:00 AM, at Municipality of North Norfolk, 27 Hampton Street East, MacGregor, MB, proceed to sell by public auction the following described properties:
Assessed Value Amount of Arrears & Costs for Which Property May be Offered for Sale
could be propelled using a rotary handle on the front wheel. Around the same time, another German man named Johann Hautsch, an inventor and mechanic, also developed a series of rolling chairs.
At this time, these chairs were designed as a means of transport primarily for the wealthy. But, in the 18th century, wheelchairs began to appear in surgical and medical catalogues. They were advertised in these catalogues as transport vehicles for patients. These were similar to armchairs in style and were made of wood, wicker or iron with large wheels at the front and one caster at the rear for balance. They are described as being ornate, heavy and cumbersome.
Folding wheelchairs wouldn’t be developed until the 20th century– and pushrim-activated power-assisted (PAPAW) wheelchairs wouldn’t be developed until the 21st century!
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SALE OF LANDS FOR ARREARS OF TAXES RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ROSEDALE
133320 PARCEL C PLAN 1688 PLTO EXC ALL MINES AND MINERALS AS SET FORTH IN TRANSFER 44502 PLTO IN 29-11-11 WPM199 MEMORY LANE, NORTH NORFOLK
135000 THE WLY 835 FEET PERP OF THE SLY 2087 FEET PERP IN THE SE 1/4 OF SECTION 32-11-11 WPM - NORTH NORFOLK
164700 AT AUSTIN AND BEING SP LOT 25 PLAN 21938 PLTO IN S 1/2 29-11-11 WPM EXC ALL MINES AND MINERALS AS SET FORTH IN TRANSFER 35183 PLTO, AT AUSTIN AND BEING SP LOT 26 PLAN 21938 PLTO IN S 1/2 29-11-11 WPM EXC ALL MINES AND MINERALS AS SET FORTH IN TRANSFER 35183 PLTO - 28 DIVISION ST, AUSTIN
212950 ALL THAT PORTION OF BLOCK B PLAN 212 PLTO DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMENCING AT THE SW CORNER THENCE NLY ALONG THE WESTERN LIMIT 92 FEET; THENCE ELY PARALLEL WITH THE NORTHERN LIMIT OF SAID BLOCK 212 FEET; THENCE SLY PARALLEL WITH SAID WESTERN LIMIT TO INTERSECT THE SOUTHERN LIMIT OF SAID BLOCK; THENCE WLY ALONG THE SOUTHERN LIMIT TO THE POINT OF COMMENCEMENT IN NW 1/4 5-11-12 WPM - 22 CURWEN ST, SIDNEY
The tax sale is subject to the following terms and conditions with respect to each property: The purchaser of the property will be responsible for any unpaid municipal utilities and any property taxes not yet due.
The Municipality may exercise its right to set a reserve bid in the amount of the arrears and costs.
If the purchaser intends to bid by proxy, a letter of authorization form must be presented prior to the start of the auction.
• The Municipality makes no representations or warranties whatsoever concerning the properties being sold.
• The successful purchaser must, at the time of the sale, make payment in cash, certified cheque or bank draft to the MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH NORFOLK as follows:
i) The full purchase price if it is $10,000 or less; OR
ii) If the purchase price is greater than $10,000, the purchaser must provide a non-refundable deposit in the amount of $10,000 and the balance of the purchase price must be paid within 20 days of the sale; AND
iii) A fee in the amount $500.85 ($477 + GST) for preparation of the transfer of title documents. The purchaser will be responsible for registering the transfer of title documents in the land titles office, including the registration costs.
• The risk for the property lies with the purchaser immediately following the auction.
• The purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant possession.
• If the property is non-residential property, the purchaser must pay GST to the Municipality or, if a GST registrant, provide a GST Declaration.
Dated this 28th day of August, 2024.
Managed by:
Theresa Bergen Chief Administrative Officer
MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH NORFOLK
Phone: (204) 685-2211
Fax: (204) 685-2616
Pursuant to subsection 367(7) of The Municipal Act, notice is hereby given that unless the tax arrears for the designated year and costs in respect of the hereinafter described properties are paid in full to the Municipality prior to the commencement of the auction, the Municipality will on the 21st day of October, 2024, at the hour of 01:00 PM, at Rural Municipality of Rosedale, 282 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, Manitoba, proceed to sell by public auction the following described properties: Roll Number
Description Assessed Value Amount of Arrears & Costs for Which Property May be Offered for Sale
54000 SP LOT 1 BLOCK 1 PLAN 7031 NLTO SUBJECT TO SPECIAL RESERVATIONS AS TO MINES MINERALS AND OTHER MATTERS AS PARTICULARLY DEFINED IN THE ORIGINAL GRANT FROM THE CROWN IN W 1/2 11-19-15 WPM - DESC 1 1 7031, KELWOOD
54100 SP LOT 2 BLOCK 1 PLAN 7031 NLTO SUBJECT TO SPECIAL RESERVATIONS AS TO MINES MINERALS AND OTHER MATTERS AS PARTICULARLY DEFINED IN THE ORIGINAL GRANT FROM THE CROWN IN W 1/2 11-19-15 WPM - 85096 ROAD 110N, KELWOOD
62200 ALL THAT PORTION OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 12-15-15 WPM WHICH LIES SOUTH OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF THE MANITOBA AND NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY PLAN 296 NLTO - SW 12 15 15 W
-$5,100 $2,514.09
L -$6,600 B -$7,000 $2,652.85
L -$2,400 $2,914.55
The tax sale is subject to the following terms and conditions with respect to each property:
• The purchaser of the property will be responsible for any unpaid municipal utilities and any property taxes not yet due.
• The Municipality may exercise its right to set a reserve bid in the amount of the arrears and costs.
• If the purchaser intends to bid by proxy, a letter of authorization form must be presented prior to the start of the auction.
• The Municipality makes no representations or warranties whatsoever concerning the properties being sold.
• The successful purchaser must, at the time of the sale, make payment in cash, certified cheque or bank draft to the RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ROSEDALE as follows:
i) The full purchase price if it is $10,000 or less; OR ii) If the purchase price is greater than $10,000, the purchaser must provide a non-refundable deposit in the amount of $10,000 and the balance of the purchase price must be paid within 20 days of the sale; AND
iii) A fee in the amount $500.85 ($477 + GST) for preparation of the transfer of title documents. The purchaser will be responsible for registering the transfer of title documents in the land titles office, including the registration costs.
• The risk for the property lies with the purchaser immediately following the auction.
• The purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant possession.
• If the property is non-residential property, the purchaser must pay GST to the Municipality or, if a GST
provide a GST Declaration.
Dated this 4th day of September, 2024.
Managed by:
The Burton family cairn
By Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press
The Burton family has been in the Kelwood area for a long time, 100 years to be exact and this summer Ellery Burton and some helpers built a cairn on the family farm north of Kelwood to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the family farm and Jeff Burton’s 90th birthday.
The cairn is made from area rocks, some of the bricks from the old farmhouse chimney and the cross on the cairn is made from wood from the house.
The inscription says, “In honour of The Burton Family members that broke this land, fought for their country and helped their neighbours. Established 1923”.
Pictured right: The Burton family cairn, which commemorates the long-standing Burton family of the Kelwood area.
Pictured far right: A close up of the inscription featured on the plaque of the cairn.
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