Neepawa Banner & Press - August 13, 2021

Friday, August 13, 2021 • Vol.126 No. 3 • Neepawa, Manitoba

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Community honours long-time member in garden

By Ken Waddell

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Premier Brian Pallister.

By Eoin Devereux

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Well, that was unexpected! On Tuesday, Aug. 10, Manitoba premier Brian Pallister announced that he would not be seeking re-election in 2023. As well, the premier stated a new leader for the Progressive Conservative Party would be chosen before the next provincial election.

During the announcement Pallister did not specify the exact timeline for when he would be stepping down as leader.

Pallister’s bombshell decision was announced during the PC caucus annual retreat, held this year in Brandon.

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The Kelwood Fire Department, lead by chief Earl Burton and numerous enthusiastic fire fighters and community volunteers combined their efforts together for a big day on Saturday, August 7.

The department serves Kelwood a nd R id i ng Mountain areas of Rosedale municipality and has 15 firefighters. Facing a shortage of up-to-date fire suits, they decided the time had come to try and upgrade the suits as some of them date back to 1986. About 10 of the suits are outdated and need to be replaced for safety issues.

As Chief Burton explained, “The suits break down and I don’t want to send one of my crew into a fire and not have them safe.”

While the RM of Rosedale funds the department, there hasn’t always been enough budget to keep all the equipment up to date.

With the need in mind, the department held a big community BBQ that served about 240 people.

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Kelwood Fire Chief Earl Burton viewed the Dwayne Crandell memorial garden and plaque last Saturday with a heavy heart as he misses Crandell (inset picture) as firefighter and friend. The memorial garden and oak tree make for a very peaceful place to visit at the Kelwood Fire Hall.

Burton said. “People came from all around, from the area and from Brandon, Ste. Rose, McCreary, Neepawa.” The group also received a number of dona-

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tions as well as funds from several draws. It’s their hope that they can raise enough funds to buy one new fire suit.

Part of the Saturday event

was a moving tribute to the late Dwayne Crandell who passed away last year.

In a speech Chief Burton explained, “The Kelwood fire crew would like to say

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Commemorative garden makes for a peaceful place to remember

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A large number of people came to attend the Kelwood Fire Department BBQ fundraiser on Aug. 7.

The funds will be directed towards fire hall upgrades and a new fire suit.

Continued from Page 1 Burton added that Dwayne was a huge part of the fire crew.

“He was a member for 25 plus years and served as deputy chief for a lot these years. We lost Dwayne about nine months ago so we created the garden in his honour because the fire department was a very important part of his life. We also planted a tree on the East side of the fire hall in his honour to best reflect the men we lost.

The tree had to be an “oak” to properly express his presence in the department and our community. He will be greatly missed by all.”

As for the Kelwood Fire Department’s recent barbeque fundraiser, the funds raised are being directed towards hall upgrades and a new fire suit. Burton stated that he was thankful to all the people that came out on the day to test out the fire crews cooking.

“A huge thanks to the overwhelming support we have received everything from food, prizes and borrowed item and also some straight up cash donations. It has been very moving to see all of this support and the words Thank-you does not even come close to covering our (the Kelwood Fire Crews) appreciation,” stated Burton. “We are definitely a fire department, but we refer to ourselves as a fire crew because we are friends and are extended family even when we are not out on a call.”

Burton added that they hoped that the community and the municipality will be able to help the department continue to honour Crandell’s memory and contribution as the fire hall and the equipment continue to be upgraded.

In a later interview with the Neepawa Banner and Press, Burton explained the department is always training and pro-actively protecting the community. “With the owners’ permission, we burn derelict buildings. That eliminates fire hazards and places for vermin to reside.

It also gives our crew good fire fighting practise without the pressure of a fire call situation. We also do ongoing control burns in fire hazard areas.”

Four Seasons celebrates 25 years

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

A Minnedosa business celebrated an important milestone recently. Four Seasons Repair, owned

by Ken and Sally LaBelle, has been in service for 25 years. Prior to coming to the community, Ken had worked at a small engine repair shop in Ste. Rose.

“It was his dream to start up his own business. It was actually clients from this area that would go up to Ste. Rose, so we knew there was a demand for it down here,” said Sally. “We bought this building– I went to school for accounting and marketing, and he’s a certified recreational vehicle technician.”

The pair got married on July 6 1996, moved to Minnedosa six days later and renovated the shop, as well as their house, which they bought at the same time as the store. Just about a month later and the store was officially open on Aug. 6, right after the first Classic Rock Weekend in Minnedosa. After making sure the business was started, the two started a family and have two boys that have been involved with the store all their

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Ken and Sally LaBelle, owners of Four Seasons Repair in Minnedosa, show the delicious cake they had available for the guests who stopped by to help them celebrate their 25th anniversary on Aug. 6.

lives. Since opening, Four Seasons added a couple warehouses and have attracted clients from all around.

“I’d say we probably have a good 50 to 100 mile radius of clientele,” Ken noted.

Sally added, “Coming from a small community, you always have good suppor t– M innedosa’s small, so we’ve always got that support from local people.”

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KINSMEN KOURTS I &II Assisted Living for Seniors

FUNDRAISING INITATIVE Neepawa Kinsmen Senior Citizens Housing Inc is scheduled to complete construction on Kinsmen Kourts II Assisted Living for Seniors in September 2021. We are requesting community assistance in donations towards furnishings, window coverings, exercise equipment and recreation supplies. We would be happy to recognize your generosity in our new facility and throughout the community.

We have a registered charity # and will provide tax receipts for your donation. If you so wish to contribute to our project please contact Dana Menzies at 431-351-0611 or kinsmenkourts2@yahoo.com $300,000 $200,000 $100,000 $12,575 0

Applications for Kinsmen Kourts II Assisted Living for Seniors can be found at Stride Credit Union in Neepawa

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Rolling Barrage rides into Neepawa

Motorcycle fundraiser looks to break stigma surrounding PTSD

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press A coast to coast motorcycle ride and fundraiser will cruise its way down the streets of Neepawa on Saturday, Aug. 14. The Rolling Barrage is an annual event looking to raise

awareness and break the stigma surrounding posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans and first responders.

Presented by Military Minds Inc., the Barrage is running this year from Aug 2 to 21. The group of riders that participate will stop

in communities all across Canada over the course of those 20 days. For this year, Neepawa will be one of those stops.

Started back in 2017, the Rolling Barrage’s creation coincided with the 100 year anniversary of The Battle of Vimy Ridge. It’s name is

derived from the creeping barrage, a tactic used by the four Canadian divisions to win the infamous battle.

For more information or to register for a leg of the ride, visit the Rolling Barrage’s Facebook page or website at therollingbarage.com.

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This picture, dated 1933, was taken outside of the Tobarmore school. According to the Manitoba Historical Society, the Tobarmore School district was established in March, 1890, and a one-room schoolhouse operated at SW3-18-15W in the Rural Municipality of Rosedale. The original structure was replaced in 1908 by another building located at the coordinates NW27-17-15W. The school then closed in the January • Personal Service of 1968, and remaining students were bussed to • Accuracy Eden and Neepawa. The building itself was sold and • Integrity moved to Riding Mountain, where it was used as a community centre.

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Homebodies

By Chad Carpenter

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Family high!

M

How bad is it, anyway?

any Manitobans experience frustration every day with the extremely poor cell service and internet service across rural parts of the province.

The rest of Manitoba citizens experience frustration every time they travel through poor cell service areas. It’s tough to travel from any point A to point B without losing cell service.

Cell service is almost non-existent in some smaller towns, on farms and rural acreages and that is not just an inconvenience, it’s a major safety issue. If a person had an emergency in one of the many dips and hollows, in many “between tower” areas, it would be impossible to call for help or assistance. It is not unusual at all to lose cell service between Neepawa and Gladstone or between Neepawa and Kelwood for example. There are spots along Hwy. 10 where cell service just dies and west of Rivers is another cold spot on the road.

Internet service, which is the lifeline for businesses and families nowadays is spotty at best. There are people who have good service, some have a choice of hard-wired fibre optic services but I am told many get their internet off towers.

Internet service in rural and farm areas is notoriously slow. In some cases it’s non-existent. In some cases internet service used to be OK but due to changes in company ownership, or possibly, the removal of a tower or two, it’s no longer there.

In addition, cell service and internet service in Canada is very high neepawa

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Right in the Centre Ken Waddell compared to other countries.

Many people cannot conduct their day-to-day business from their homes due to bad cell service or poor and sometimes non existent internet service. There have been many time when emergencies or tornados have been spotted and the warning doesn’t come through on the cell phone.

The level of internet and cell service in Manitoba is unacceptably low its dangerous and a major hindrance to safety and conducting business.

If a doctor, nurse, police officer or any other emergency personnel lives in a poor service area, it’s a danger to them and to us all.

Please let me know in a brief email with your experience. How have service providers treated you?

What is your internet service like.

Just email us at info@riversbanner. com or kwaddell@neepawabanner. com. We would like to hear about your experience. We can almost guarantee that many people aren’t getting adequate cell service or internet service and are paying though the nose for crappy service.

If we get enough response, perhaps we can get some action towards

improvement. I get the impression that providers don’t seem to care and if that is the case, it needs to change.

•Speaking of change, a big one came down on Tuesday as Premier Brian Pallister announced that he wouldn’t be running in the next election. Pallister took a somewhat disorganized PC party of Manitoba and did a pretty good job of making it into a government. It was, as Pallister said, a good time to announce his intentions. What many people don’t understand is that he didn’t resign. He just announced that he won’t run again. He plans to stay on as leader and premier until a new leader is elected. He may even stay on as an MLA until the next election.

If the newly elected leader is not a sitting MLA, there will be an acting premier named until the new leader wins a seat in the legislature. It will be an interesting season as we will likely have a federal election and then soon after, a PC leadership race.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this column are the writer’s personal views and are not to be taken as being the view of the Banner & Press staff.

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t is a difficult decision- which card trumped? Family gathered or two inches of rain?

This spring I was able to install a rain catchment device in the back yard. I am reluctant to use water from the tap/town, for I am, like all town residents, billed not only for water used but sewer fees for all the water used- whether it rushed down drain pipes or soaked into my gardens. The tank contains about two hundred gallons, and it requires one and a half inch of rain to fill the tank. For those of you keeping track of rainfall, we have not frequently received that amount in a one or two day rain. However, every time the tank is down to a dribble, rain has fallen. I have felt not unlike the widow who gave safe harbour and food to the prophet Elisha, the jar never was empty. And this week the rain felt like the rains I recall from my early years; soft, sustained rain, soaking into the soil, gathering in low spots, greening the grass, and refreshing my spirit. This rain is indeed a God send.

A high card in my world, in my farmer heart and mind.

Ah, family! One of my daughters joined our household for several days. One of my grandsons stayed over as well. We are all two weeks plus double vaxxed. And then!

Several of the grands stopped by with their young ones, my great grands! There we were, nine family members in one place at one time. The older great grand is becoming more comfortable with me, and being in my home.

We know where the toys are, we know that we can feed Miss Daisy- with permission!- and we know that we can harvest peas, peppers, cucumbers but no tomatoes cause they are yucky. Her sentences are clear and concise, as are her opinions. Creative and active and a joy to behold.

The wee one is months old, and I give clear instructions that she will know this voice, this wrinkled face and this old voice, and so far, she seems ok with the arrangement!

What a treasure to hug and to hold dear ones. And then, the very next day we had most of the same group gather for watermelon and roll kuchen. I reminded the young adults of the time we were planning this meal, and exchanging glances, the girls asked if I would let their aunt make the roll kuchen, for hers tasted better than the ones I made.

They were fortified at their boldness, and I applaud their honesty. I learned from it and take more care when making the Mennonite favourite.

I am not alone in having longed for family in these past long months. I am not the only one who missed the hugs and giggles. The games around the dining room table, the review, and sometimes revision, of old family stories, the laughter and some tears as memories are shared. There does not have to be a winner- unlike the cribbage games we played! Rainfall and family, both welcome blessings.

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Perspectives

AUGUST 13, 2021

Justice delayed-not denied

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s I write these words, I am reading author Mark Shaw’s third book in which he probes the deaths of US President John F. Kennedy, his brother Robert, movie star Marilyn Monroe and New York Journal-American reporter Dorothy Kilgallen.

Shaw’s trilogy (The Reporter Who Knew Too Much, Justice Denied and Collateral Damage) is fascinating to read. He is a gifted story teller and his books read more like mystery novels than investigative reports. But in this case, the people about whom he writes were real people whose lives ended under less than ideal circumstances.

Their official causes of death are well known. Both Kenndys were assassinated.

Monroe and Killgalen, according to their death certificates, died of accidental drug overdoses.

But, almost 45 years after the last of the four (RFK) died, people are still wondering if there is more to their stories than we have been told. Mark Shaw believes that there

Faithfully Yours

Neil Strohschein is. His trilogy is based on new information-some gleaned from declassified government documents or obtained through Freedom of Information requests.

While Shaw’s books do shed additional light on these deaths; and while Shaw offers his opinions on those most likely responsible for them, he does not provide us with the key pieces of evidence we need to solve these mysteries. In fact, he readily admits that they may never be solved because those who know the truth have died and the secrets they kept locked in their minds went to their graves with them.

The sad part of this story is that those members of the Kennedy clan and the families of Marilyn Monroe and Dorothy Killgalen may never know the whole

Observation

By Addy Oberlin

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his past week many Canadians have been watching TV with a passion, following the Olympics, including me. I was watching Canada, but

also my birth country, even though it has been many years since I left there. I shed tears and yelled, confusing my dog. They were running races in terrible hot and

truth about how and why their loved ones met their untimely deaths-truth to which, in my view at least, they are entitled and facts which, in my view again, should, if available, be released to them.

The same g uideline should be followed as investigations continue following discoveries of unmarked graves on the sites of former residential schools. I am very encouraged to hear that such records of these cemeteries as are available will be released; and I hope that this and any other relevant information can be shared with family members who are still waiting to hear what happened to sons and daughters who were taken from home, sent to these schools and whose failure to return was never satisfactorily explained. humid weather or pulling the oars of their boats with a remarkable strength. I got up in time to watch Canada win the gold in soccer.

We are all running a race in life. It does not matter what age we are. We might slow down somewhat as the elderly age reaches us, but we are not done until God calls us home. The Bible

I cannot even begin to imagine the deep hurt and pain that the families of those whose stories I share today have felt for so many years. I know it’s there and I hope that one day in the future I can hear some of those stories in person and gain a deeper understanding of the agony so many have felt.

To all who have been victims of any form of violence or criminal activity, I would offer these words of faith and hope. I believe in a God who has a special place in his heart for you. The words “ justice denied” are not found in God’s vocabulary. In God’s eyes, there are no unsolved mysteries.

He knows who did what to whom; and why. Jesus said that a day will come when everything that is hidden will be revealed, that every unjust act will be addressed and those responsible for those acts will be identified, their actions will be exposed and they will be punished for what they have done.

Justice for you may be delayed, but God will never allow it to be denied. states it so clearly in Hebrew 12:1 and 2 “Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.

We will not give up when we know that God is in control and will guide us along, one step at a time because He cares for us.

Letter: Where’s the democracy?

A sad day in the RM Westlake Gladstone when council approved the building of two large factory farm hog barns despite great opposition from the community. Our PC government makes it very easy for foreign owned corporations to set up shop, use our resources, pollute our air, water and land, pocket the profit all the while leaving the citizens with the stench.

The bar to be approved is set very low and our PC government, who took off the moratorium on hog barns (600 barns in Manitoba is not enough), is also the regulator.

I am disappointed and disheartened with our provincial government who I am sorry to say I voted for. The local council has played follow the leader. All this at a time when we have a state of emergency with the drought and farmers are struggling to feed and water their cattle. They have okayed two large hog barns that require approximately 42,000 gallons of water per day !

Then factor in the cost of building roads where there are none and the very real possibility of polluting the Grass River marsh. I am sure the RM tax increase a few years ago was not the last. Most Manitobans refuse to work in hog barns so foreign workers are brought in and the company even gets the foreign worker wage subsidy! A

year later a new group of workers is brought in. Not to mention carbon tax rebates to the hog barns as our government taxes them as agriculture not as industry, which they are. The taxes on site one barn according to Topigs Norsvin Canada Inc., the company planning to build the two factory hog barns, is just under $17,000 per annum.

The only people with smiles today are those who sold land at exorbitant prices to Topigs and, coincidentally, one of those is the CAO of the RM. and I suppose those who may get contracts for the construction of the barns, which is a one off.

Unfortunately our provincial government has only a four year vision. Yes, I am upset. We are allowing our country to be sold off for the benefit of foreign entities and the people are not heard. This is not democracy.

Arlene Walker Headingly, MB

Editor’s note: The story related to this letter can be found in this week’s paper on Page 18. As well, Arlene Walker sent additional thoughts regarding the RM’s decision making process. We were unable to fit all the details into this week’s paper, but they will appear in the Aug. 20 edition of the Neepawa Banner & Press.

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Letters

It’s never too late to honour our heroes Carberry’s new WWII Elementary Flying Training School #33 memorial is compact, substantial, appropriate, informative, attractive and well designed.

I am interested in supporting one, located here in our own community, and hereby honouring many who bravely and proudly served and those who tragically perished during training. It would be a small gesture, representing our large debt of gratitude that no generation should ever forget or take for granted.

Between March 14, 1942 and August 25, 1944, Neepawa was the home of the newly constructed E.F.T.S. #35/changed to #26, located 2 miles west of town, where today, some call it “the old airport”. (Stella Jones Wood Industry, Pyramid Collision, Provost Signs and Knight Upholstery also share the site) Students were instructed, and provided with the most modern skills and equipment necessary to become top-notch pilots in the Royal Air Force (the R.A.F.).

In August, 1942, 180 members of the Miramiche Flying Training School arrived here from Chatham New Brunswick. One of these young men was Hazen Jardine Manderson, who trained here, survived the war and returned to town, where he married the girl of his dreams – my Aunt Beth Briese of Neepawa.

For Neepawa, Canada and many parts of the world, ours was a significant contribution and achievement of great worth and consequence. The allies worked together, and won the war – both securing and protecting freedom peace and democracy. I am proud of Neepawa’s role and believe that a small tribute is worthy of our serious consideration and determined effort. Can we make this a reality?

Barbara J. Jardine Neepawa, MB Additional letters on Page 18

Thumbs up, thumbs down A thumbs up for the many small country cemeteries that are off the beaten path, and some perhaps not visited often.

The friendly, dedicated groundskeepers work hard and pay meticulous attention to detail while maintaining resting places of dignity, comfort, beauty and solitude for all loved ones there. I hope that this is an important part of their life’s work.

Their efforts are noted and so appreciated – particularly at Glenburnie Moore Park, Brookdale Madford (Douglas) Rosedale and at Westhope (Minnedosa).

Thank you all.

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Ste. Rose School addition to be complete this fall

Helen Drysdale out of helen’s kitchen

Green bean soup

As a child, our meals were very simple. Over the years I have discovered a whole new world of tastes, textures and flavours by trying other culture’s food specialties. With green beans available in the garden, this Mennonite green bean soup makes an easy meal. End this with a delightful Mennonite platz recipe. You can make the platz with any fruit, but I do love it with fresh summer peaches. Oh, and because of the fruit, this makes this a perfectly acceptable breakfast, right?

Grun bohne suppe (green bean soup) The Ste. Rose School addition as it appears currently.

Submitted Neepawa Banner & Press The electrical construction addition at Ste Rose School is approximately 65 per cent complete with the project slated to be completed late this fall/early winter.

However, Turtle River School Division (TRSD) superintendent Bev Szymesko acknowledges that many times projects like these require additional time to finalize the building, work out the kinks, and complete the necessary preparations needed in order to begin a new vocational program.

There are many components that need to fall in place in order to start a new electrical program and Turtle River School Division is pleased to be well on the way to having one of those major boxes checked off, with the construction of a new addition to Ste Rose School. The anticipated first class being offered to students is tentatively expected to begin in February 2022.

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Vocational studies are one area that TRSD has been continually supporting and trying to grow to add to their already established Industrial Arts and Automotive programming. Our area needs more accessibility to training and programming being offered in the trades and we hope that having another option is well received. This new program will support not only our Division it also has the potential to support the surrounding region and other communities in our area. Szymesko wants to see the program and facility utilized as much as possible in the years ahead.

In the near future, Turtle River School Division will be planning a grand opening upon completion of the project. Additionally, (as COVID permits), we are excited to invite the community to come and tour our new facility. TRSD is very excited that this project is finally coming to fruition and would like to thank all division staff and the various trades that have been involved during the project for their hard work and cooperation.

Spruce Plains RCMP report

By Cpl. Jacob Stanton Spruce Plains RCMP During the week of Aug. 2 to Aug. 8, Spruce Plains RCMP dealt with 52 police activities.

Aug. 2: RCMP conducted a Covid compliance check in the Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne.

All person(s) were found complying with quarantine regulations. Police received a report of threats being uttered in Kelwood. After investigation, it was determined that no actual threats were made and the report was deemed unfounded.

Aug. 3: RCMP received a report of a someone burning a pile of wood in the RM of North Cypress-Langford, during a fire ban. Police made contact with the fire starter, who was unaware the fire ban was still in place and the fire was put out shortly after. Police received a complaint of a hit and run to a vehicle in Minnedosa; the investigation is ongoing.

Aug. 4: RCMP responded to a breach of peace report in Neepawa.

All involved parties were spoken to and the matter was

resolved peacefully without further issue. Police received a report of theft of a grave marker in Minnedosa. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the marker had been buried; likely due to the extreme flooding that occurred last summer.

Aug. 5: RCMP received a report of an abandoned vehicle on the highway near Neepawa that had been there for days. Police attended the vehicle and were not able to make contact with the owner. The vehicle was towed and a message was left with the vehicle’s owner.

Police received a request to conduct a wellbeing check on a person in a parked vehicle in Neepawa who appeared to be in distress. Police made contact with the person, determined they were not fit to drive and a ride home was provided.

Aug. 6: RCMP responded to a complaint of sheep that were loose on the highway in the Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne.

This has been an ongoing issue and the matter is still under investigation. Police received a report of a dangerous driver in the RM

of Minto-Odanah. Police patrolled the area but could not locate the driver. Police responded to a report of mischief in Rapid City; the complainant ultimately declined to proceed with charges.

Aug. 7: RCMP conducted proactive traffic enforcement and engaged with several motorists. Numerous tickets and warnings were issued to drivers for various offences, including speeding, disobeying stop signs, parking where prohibited and operating a vehicle with an unsecured load.

Aug. 8: RCMP were dispatched to a report of an assault in Minnedosa where the subjects of complaint were trying to sort out an allegation of theft and vandalism. There were no injuries and no witnesses; the matter was determined to have insufficient evidence to proceed. Police received a dangerous driving complaint in Gladstone. Police were not in the area at the time of the report and were unable to locate the driver.

RCMP conducted 26 traffic enforcement actions during this reporting period.

5 cups green beans, cut in small pieces 6 cups water 1 medium onion, diced 1 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 bay leaf 3 cups potatoes, cubed 1 cup cream, sweet or sour

Optional additions: 1 Oxo cube for more flavor Fresh dill added part way through cooking Sliced farmers sausage added at the beginning of cooking

In a pot add the beans, water, onion, salt, pepper and bay leaf. Cook until beans are almost tender, then add the potatoes. When potatoes and beans are tender add the cream, heat up and serve immediately.

Peach platz Bottom: 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/2 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup sour cream or plain yogurt 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder

Topping: 3-4 cups peaches, peeled and sliced 1/4 cup soft butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup flour 1/4 tsp cloves 1/2 tsp cinnamon

In a bowl mix the butter and sugar. Stir in the egg and vanilla, then the sour cream.

Add the baking powder to the flour, then mix into the creamed mixture. Pour into a greased 9X13 inch pan. To the top of this add the peach slices in rows. In a small bowl mix the butter, brown sugar, flour and spices. Sprinkle this over the peaches. Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes. Take care as not to overbake. Serve warm or cold.

NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE OF HEARING OF THE BOARD OF REFERENCE PROVINCE OF MANITOBA THE BEAUTIFUL PLAINS SCHOOL DIVISION and THE ROLLING RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION As required by Section 9 of The Public Schools Act (RSM 1987, c.P250), notice is hereby given that a public hearing of The Board of Reference, appointed as provided under Section 8 of The Public Schools Act, will be held as scheduled herein to hear any person or any person on his/her behalf in the matter of a request referred to The Board of Reference in accordance with Section 5 of The Public Schools Act. The hearing will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams on Monday, August 30, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. to hear the request of Pat and Carla Jakubowski to transfer 5.58 acres, located in the Northwest Quarter Section 6, Township 15, Range 16 West (NLY 540 FT PERP OF WLY 450 FT PERP) from The Beautiful Plains School Division to The Rolling River School Division.

Further information with respect to the virtual hearing, including how to join the virtual hearing, may be obtained through the office of the undersigned between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Dated at Winnipeg, Manitoba, August 13, 2021.

Jennifer Faulder Secretary Board of Reference c/o Manitoba Education 507 - 1181 Portage Avenue Winnipeg MB R3G 0T3 Telephone: 204-945-6899 Email: EASAdministration@gov.mb.ca

Rural Outlook

AUGUST 13, 2021

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‘Aid can’t come soon enough’

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Drought conditions are hitting cattle farmers hard this year. With the hot, primarily dry weather, farmers are low on supplies and reducing their herd sizes to accommodate. This is something that Tara Fulton, manager of the Gladstone Auction Mart, is seeing through the business’ operation. Fulton told the Banner & Press that the auction mart is normally open at the end of August or the beginning of September. However, they’ve been holding extra sales this year to accommodate.

“We ended up having a sale on July 27 with 150 head, so that’s a first– for as many years as anyone can remember– that there was a sale in July,” said Fulton.

“We’ll probably keep going every second week of August and then we’ll be in the full swing of things at our usual time.”

Fulton added, “Everybody’s trying to do what they can with no water, or little water, and no grass. And now all of a sudden the crops are coming in, so guys are trying to get out the combines and scrape up enough hay– it’s hard on everybody.”

While some areas have had the occasional, brief downpour, Gladstone has

missed most of it. The week of the July 27 sale, Fulton noted that the Gladstone area received perhaps a tenth, whereas Arden may have gotten an inch or so. Despite this, Fulton stated that there’s still areas that have worse conditions.

“We’re not quite as bad right here as it is at the Interlake,” Fulton expressed. “[The drought] is province-wide, and it’s Canada wide, too, actually.”

Time will tell The Banner & Press also spoke to Matthew Atkinson, cattle farmer, district representative for Manitoba Beef Producers and second vice president of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. Atkinson confirmed the conditions Fulton spoke of, citing the early sales in Gladstone and other hard hit areas– such as Ashern– as immediate proof of how much herds are being reduced.

“It’s hard to set a number on it until we really see how everybody can handle the situation, [but sales are happening] earlier than ever before in a lot of cases,” said Atkinson. “Time will tell how many actually go down the road to market in terms of breeding herds, but there’s certainly going to be some pretty big numbers– and there were a lot through

last fall and the spring also, so it’s going to reduce herds a lot.”

Atkinson added, “In our own operation, we had cut numbers back in the springtime already– reduced numbers going out on the grass– and I think many producers did the same. We’re still hopeful that we’ll not have to reduce too much by utilizing some crop residues and some bought and processed feeds. It’s a little bit dependent on our fall weather yet, too, that we can utilize some straw and some corn stubber and things like that, but we’re going to have to reduce a little bit more too, for sure.”

Essentially, it’s going to be all about farmers coming up with creative ways on their own operations to cope with the drought. Assistance programs that are better suited for an isolated area having a problem won’t cut it for this year’s issues. “[It’s] a very different approach than what is required when it’s going from Northwestern Ontario to the B.C. Coast.

Those are a very different kind of response, and it’s going to take lots of innovation. It’s not like you can say ‘well, an hour away, the conditions aren’t that bad so I’m going to buy hay from that guy there’– it’s going to take a lot of innovation on how guys address their feed shortages,” Atkinson explained. “There’s just not the hay at all

to say ‘I’m going to buy hay and haul it an hour to feed my cows’ it’s just not there.

Everybody’s going to have to have their own innovative approaches that suit their own operations, more than we’ve seen in the past for sure.”

A two-fold problem Summer and fall isn’t expected to be the end of it, though. Atkinson predicts that the winter will be even tougher for many farmers going forward, depending on the weather. Last year, many farmers were short on feed as well, but winter conditions turned out to be fairly mild and allowed for use of re-growth in fields for grazing.

“I would say that this drought is sort of a two-fold problem. We have the lack of surface moisture created by an immediate lack of rain, but then we also have the lack of groundwater because we’re in the middle of a few years of being short on rain,” said Atkinson. “If guys get the opportunity to get the necessary feed to keep cattle for the winter, there’s still always the concern of ‘will our water sources hold up?’. That’s been a problem throughout summer. There’s been people not able to utilize the bits of grazing they did have due to water shortage and I think we’ll see more of that going into winter.”

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Minnedosa Rec and Events Why try? We say– why not try?!

Centre to be named after former MLA

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The new arena planned for Minnedosa will be named after a prominent former community leader.

The Manitoba government, in conjunction with the Town of Minnedosa announced on Monday, Aug. 9, that the community’s soon-to-be constructed Recreation and Events Centre, will be named after Harold Gilleshammer.

Gilleshammer is a former MLA in the rural riding, formerly known as Minnedosa.

He served in that role from 1988 to 2003, representing a number of cabinet portfolios during that time, before retiring from the legislature in 2003.

In a media statement announcing the move, Manitoba premier Brian Pallister said “I am proud to honour the legacy of Harold Gilleshammer by naming this recreation facility site after him, celebrating his support

and leadership of the community for so many years.”

The Minnedosa Recreation and Events Centre, which was officially announced on July 28, has an estimated $8 million price tag. The total cost will be covered through a combination of federal, provincial and municipal contributions, along with local fundraising. The new facility that will be built will feature a full-sized ice surface, five dressing rooms,

a fully-finished kitchen, upper and lower level viewing areas, elevator accessibility and an interior walking track.

Minnedosa mayor Pat Skatch said that the community is excited for the project.

“We look forward to the completion of this project in the near future as it will provide recreation and sporting opportunities in our community for many years to come.” stated Skatch.

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The other night, I was mowing grass with my radio ear phones on and thinking about the water situation at Firdale. Will the ownership of water rights be the new “owning an oil well in the 1980s”?

Should water be developed for all people of Manitoba, or just a few extremely wealthy, well politically connected to the bureaucracy of the Manitoba Government?

If we fail to understand the logic of our government, who fails to control the weeds in this Garden of Life, in which we all live, then blame us, the citizens, for not solving climate change, when it is their policies that over decades has created the problem!

So now, we live in a polluted and weedy “Garden of Life”... Is there any hope? Well, MLAs like Eileen Clarke give me hope, newspaper owners like Chris and Ken Waddell give me hope, all the neighbours who signed our petition and/or wrote their own emails give me hope!

The war will not be over until some kind of economic crisis, caused by several years of crop failure, resulting in farm bank loan default!

Economics of both Manitoba and Canada depends on the natural resources of this province– oil, mining, forestry and, most importantly, the production of food!

All (and I do mean all!), yes all other industries depend on adding value by processing , moving and/or just financing related industries to the production of food!

If I know this and the Banner readers know this, how come Government people do not know this? Right, they live inside the perimeter highway, somewhat isolated!

Are the readers aware of the 50 year, 100 year cycle in weather and farm economics? Oh, yeah... just for aggravation... Our Dear Lord God , throws a 20 year cycle into the mix!

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Looking Back

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AUGUST 13, 2021

1981: Plumas local graduates from School of Nursing

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

110 years ago, Friday, August 11, 1911 Work was commenced yesterday on the excavation for t he Manitoba gover nment telephone exchange building. The Fusee-McFeetors company are contractors.

100 years ago, Tuesday, July 6, 1921 Dauphin has a nine-hole golf course.

Cancer cure by x-rays is now regarded as a certainty in London.

Indians at the mission, Fort William, have erected a white cedar memorial cross 20 feet high, on Mount McKay in honor of the Indians who fell in the Great War. Neepawa baseball team fell down badly at Gladstone fair last Thursday, Plumas putting them out 10-1.

90 years ago, Friday, August 14, 1931 Plans are going ahead to establish a salt well in Neepawa and W. R. Belden, the promoter, will make a definite announcement in the next issue.

80 years ago, Tuesday, August 12, 1941 Speaking of the Salvage Campaign, why not scrap a lot of those tin can radio dance orchestras and intern the vocalists for the duration? A lot of good metal could be gathered up in this wat to fling at Hitler instead of its weird sounds being wasted on the air.

Coldstream school will open Monday, Aug. 25.

Dr. W. Sirett, Minnedosa veter inar y surgeon, stated Wednesday that a ser ious outbrea k of encepha lomyel it is has occurred in the Clanwilliam district.

So far few horses have died in the district, but most of them have contracted the disease and will be crippled for life. Dr. Sirett also reported presence of a blood disease just a few miles west of Neepawa.

Several cases have occurred int he Basswood area near Minnedosa.

Encephalomyelitis was

almost nil around Neepawa and district last year, as most of the horses were vaccinated against the disease the previous year.

70 years ago, Thursday, August 16, 1951 RentcontrolsinManitoba will be discontinued by the province Sept. 30, except in municipalities requesting they be obtained, it was announced by the Hon. Cha rles E . Green lay, minister of labour.

Municipalities requesting the continuance of rent control must have resolutions of council to the office of the minister of labour by Sept. 20. A letter to that effect has been for warded to all municipalities throughout the province.

The earliest dated event in history is 4241 B.C., when the Egyptian calendar was established.

Note: Another old and significant part of our world history is the establishment of the Cuneiform writing system, first developed by the Sumerians of Mesopotamia in 3500 to 3000 B.C.E. (Before Common Era) according to World History Encyclopedia. The encyclopedia states that cuneiform is considered the most significant among the many cultural contributions of the Sumerians, and the greatest among the Sumerian city of Uruk, which advanced cuneiform writing circa 3200 BCE. 60 years ago, Friday, August 11, 1961 Mentmore: Harvesting has started in the district and it won’t be a lengthy one this year if the weather continues to be hot and dry. One farmer reports a yield of 30 bu. for oats sown on summer fallow and another’s combine caught on fire twice in one afternoon but it was extinguished before serious damage occurred. Dry

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conditions were blamed.

50 years ago, Thursday, August 12, 1971 Canad ian Pacif ic Railways closed stations at Neepawa and Arden last week when their new Zenith system went into effect. Now all business transactions for CP Rail, Air and Sea transportation, express, hotel accommodations and telecommunications will be handled through the central office in Winnipeg…

Neepawa station agent I r w in Watt has been transferred to Portage la Prairie and Keith Hoath, of Arden, went to Souris last weekend.

40 years ago, Thursday, August 13, 1981 Three boys ages 10, 9 and 6 year olds were injured near Amaranth, Aug. 5, while playing with a battery and dynamite cap, according to RCMP. Police said the dynamite cap exploded after it was attached to a nine-volt flashlight battery. All three were badly cut by shrapnel on the face and upper body, with one requiring an eye operation at Winnipeg.

Metro Sawchuk seldom goes to church anymore.

He seldom goes anywhere else, either, because his wheelchair cannot enter most of Neepawa’s business d istr ict w it hout g reat difficulty.

At a wedding reception in the Yellowhead centre, he and his wife were forced to rely upon the generosity of other guests to carry him into the building– the problem being the centre’s lack of a wheelchair ramp.

W hene ver Gr a h a m Warnock needs to use the toilet while he is downtown, he must return home– his wheelchair too big to enter washroom stalls.

The frustrations felt by Warnock and Sawchuk are

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similar to those faced daily by handicapped people in Neepawa, problems the rest of the population is only beginning to be made aware of during the Year of the Handicapped…

In an effort to educate council members, [Harold] Macdona ld subm it ted a brief in January this year, proposing solutions which would enable the handicapped to participate more in community life.

T he br ief included a number of proposals to make the downtown area more accessible.

Last week, part of the solution began with four praplegic curbs at the corner of Mountain and Hamilton, a l low ing wheelcha ir people to use a portion of downtown sidewalks without assistance…

But the main problem, he says, is the lack of wheelchair ramps in town.

Heather Jane Friesen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Friesen of Plumas, graduated recently from the Diploma program at the St. Boniface Hospital School of Nursing, St. Boniface, Man. She is presently employed at St. Boniface Hospital.

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Ranking 93rd is the Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op managed by Elvin Toews.

The Co-op reported sales of $15,030,000 for the year and a profit of $909,000.

Coming right behind the Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op was the Heritage Co-op at Minnedosa. Managed by Mel Adams, the Minnedosa Co-op posted sales of $14,690,000 and a profit of $1,071,000.

20 years ago, Monday, August 13, 2001 Neepawa was deluged with up to four inches of rain as a major storm passed through the area last weekend.

The storm downed power lines and broke branches off trees, but no major damage was reported.

Riverbend Park, which had flooded when a dam gave way earlier in the summer was flooded for a second time, leaving campers to take shelter on higher ground.

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Riding for those fighting the toughest fight of their lives Former Alonsa resident cycles across Manitoba to fight kids’ cancer

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Cycling has changed Kyle Waczko’s life for the better; He’s now hoping to use it to make sick children’s life a little bit better as well.

The former Alonsa resident recently passed through Neepawa as a participant in the Great Cycle Challenge, a national initiative started in 2016 to raise money for the Sick Kids Foundation. Every August, the Challenge sees individuals ride their bicycles an extended distance to raise funding for research to develop treatments and a cure for childhood cancer.

In five years, riders from every province and territory have ridden a total of 12,580,838 kilometres and together raised over $21.5 million.

For Waczko, he decided to ride after learning of the struggle of Adrian, the son of one of his wife’s friends.

The youngster was recently diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer.

“It was one of those things where when you hear about it, you want to help out any way you can. One of the

ov e m ba o t i an

ways we were told we could do that was donating blood.

There’s always a shortage, so it’s important to support in that manner. After that, I just figured I wanted to do more,” stated Wacko. “I got into cycling this year and then heard about the Great Cycle Challenge over the radio. So, I jumped on board with that and Adrian is my motivation.”

Waczko started his journey on Aug. 1 in the community of Giroux, near Steinbach. From there, he travelled to Winnipeg, then past Portage la Prairie and up to Langruth. Waczko then made his way over to Clear Lake, before heading back home through Minnedosa and Neepawa and arriving back home on Aug. 8.

When preparing for this journey, Waczko decided to cycle 500 km and hoped to raise $500. Those modest goals have been surpassed in a big way, as he ended the ride with about 800 kilometres travelled. Even more impressive has been the money raised for the cause, as just over $5,000 had been brought in as of

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Waczko told the Banner & Press that he was simply blown away by the amount of support this has generated.

“The support has been good. From the donations to the words of support, it’s been wonderful. It all helps.

This has all been pretty amazing,” He noted. “I had never ridden a bike until this year, so to volunteer and for people to get behind this is just exceptional. It’s a very good cause and I’m proud to just be a part of it.”

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Kyle Waczko passed through Neepawa on Thursday, Aug. 5 as part of the Great Cycle Challenge, an initiative aimed to raise money for the Sick Kids Foundation.

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A titanic change in financial fortune Neepawa Titans post year-end profit for first time since 2017

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While not playing hockey apparently is a roadmap to financial success, the Neepawa Titans are hoping to find other options to keep the team viable for years to come. The junior “A” hockey club hosted it annual general meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, Aug. 4 in the back room of the Neepawa Public Library. It was there that team announced that it had made a net profit in 2020/21 of $96,082.

Of that $96,082, $49,884 came from generated revenue from advertising, sponsorships and other miscellaneous income. The other $46,198 was through a government wage subsidy and bridge grant distributed in connection to the circumstances connected to COVID-19. This is the first time since 2017, that the organization has been able to post a year-end profit.

The overall revenues for the 2020-21 season totalled $310,346, less than the previous year’s total of $372,615. The cancellation of the MJHL season only a quarter of the way through the schedule can be attributed to the drop.

The lone highlight from that cancellation, however, could be said that expenses also fell, from $436,698 to $260,462. With the increase in profits from the year, the Titans’ overall deficit has been cut from $334,624 to $238,542.

The organization’s official financial statements were compiled by Kinley Thomson Chartered Accountants Inc. Encouraging, but not tenable Neepawa Titans board president Ken Waddell said that while the year-over-year profit are very positive, the circumstances surrounding 2020-21 will not likely be repeated.

“We covered costs and reduced our deficit, but we certainly don’t want another year like that for those same circumstances to repeat themselves,” said Waddell. “We need to find ways to build some momentum from a return to play.

I think people are eager to have some community activity happening again and hockey is a reasonable popular activity. The other is we, as a board, need to do a better job with the annual lottery, the sports dinner and the game day attendance and experience.”

Waddell added that the new team name and merchandise related to it has been a recent success story, as the board has seen a noticeable uptick in sales for those products. He said a lot of work went into the change, and the board members involved with the process, should be commended for that dedication.

Board members Along with the release of the financial statements, the annual election of board members was held. Ken Waddell, Debra Kasprick, Ross McBride, Rob James, Mary Eillen Clark, Ward Szucki, Landon Cameron, Jeff Michaluk, Danny Case, Sherrie White, Ryan Ford, Jamie Denbow and Bill Syrik, all committed to return to the board for another year. There were no

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Neepawa Titans head coach and general manager Ken Pearson stands at the podium and addresses to the gathering that attended the club’s recent annual general meeting. Seated are Titans board president Ken Waddell and board secretary Debra Kasprick.

nominations of new board members this year.

On the ice Neepawa Titans head coach and general manager Ken Pearson updated the public on the matters of note that will happening on the ice of the Yellowhead Arena. He stated that Matt Lowry, who served as an assistant coach last year, will not be able to return

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I received so many call and texts saying ‘Coach, when can we get back? We want to get out there and get skating.’ And things like that. It’s a good feeling and everyone is really looking forward to getting going again.

AGM’s league-wide Two other MJHL teams have made their financial details for the year public over the course of the summer. The Dauphin Kings have announced a loss of $7,8 8 5, while the Swan Valley Stampeders confirmed a profit of $178 ,702. Privately owned teams, such as the Winnipeg Blues, Freeze and OCN Blizzard, are not required to release their financial statements to the public.

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Lowry will remain with the team, however, in a differ-

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As well, there have been some major improvements made to the Titans’ dressing room at the Yellowhead Centre, as it has been renovated with new stalls and flooring.

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The Neepawa United Soccer Association (NUSA) is in jeopardy of folding if volunteer board members aren’t recruited. This is not a new situation to NUSA, as it happened in the fall of 2009 when Judy Elgert, Melissa Byskal, Mark Pounder, Kim Chapman and Kim Smith attended an emergency meeting as the club had no board volunteers left and found themselves as members of a brand new board, with the exception of Kim Chapman, who was the only previous board member to remain.

At that time, there was roughly 40 players aged 3-8 involved. If children older than that wanted to join a team, they had to travel to Minnedosa, as Neepawa didn’t have enough players interested.

Throughout these past 13 years, NUSA’s board members have fluctuated, but has always had many volunteers step up to serve as coaches, referees. Special acknowledgement must also be given to our line painter Scot Smith, as well as the Critchlow family. All these people who have aided the Association over the years, deserve credit for the time commitment. They have helped create a strong local soccer family who have helped provide many children in our community with opportunities to learn and play the game.

Between 2009 and 2011, the Association continued to only be able to have a mini league for ages 3-8, while the older players either continued to play in Minnedosa or joined the Neepawa team who played the odd game with Ste. Rose.

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to have two teams join the Brandon Youth Soccer League, which was the start of our traveling teams or community stream as it is called now. As the years progressed, our club grew to a point where in 2015, the NUSA had 151 players in its mini league (ages 3-8) and seven community stream teams, which consisted of approximately 100 players, between the ages of 9 to 18.

Over the next couple of years, the Brandon Youth Soccer Association (BYSA) started to find running a huge league with teams from Brandon, Minnedosa, Neepawa and Rivers was getting to be harder to organize. This lasted a few years, but in 2017 things started to unravel for BYSA. Board members from all communities and other interested parties started to work with Manitoba Soccer Association to develop the Westman Regional Soccer Association (WRSA).

In 2018, WRSA was launched and Kim Smith agreed to be one of the founding board members.

It has taken a few years for WRSA to work out the kinks within their program, but they have taken on some of the more time consuming areas for our local board which has definitely made volunteering with NUSA less time consuming.

WRSA’s goal is to not only organize the community stream league, but also to provide a soccer “curriculum” that follows the long term athlete development model to ensure that the quality of our soccer programs in Westman. Our last full season in 2019, saw 100 players in our mini league as well as nine community stream teams (roughly 125 players) involved in NUSA programming. The 2020

By Eoin Devereux

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Neepawa United Soccer Association (NUSA) has been an important part of the youth sports scene for many years.

and 2021 season were, unfortunately, both cancelled due to COVID-19 Over the past 13 years, the various board members have been instrumental in providing Neepawa with a number of soccer opportunities for children. NUSA has hosted fall training sessions, indoor winter sessions, hosted coaching courses, sent many players to referee courses, summer camps with Challenger Sport and the Academy, summer sessions, attended summer tournaments in hopes of players being invited to play with Team Manitoba, and have had players join the WFC (Westman Football Club), Brandon University or Assiniboine Community College soccer teams.

NUSA works closely with Neepawa’s Women’s team for scheduling purposes as well as works with the Town of Neepawa who takes care of our home field, the Flats.

We have always been very thankful for the support that the Beautiful Plains School Division has given our club.

Whether it be letting us use the HMK gym for indoor winter sessions, helping get the word out for our different programming or using the

fields at NMS and NACI when our numbers were overwhelming or work was taking place on the Flats, the school division has been there for our club.

The past couple of seasons has been uneventful due to COVID restrictions, but we now find ourselves at another crossroad. Currently, the board has only five members, with three of those individuals resigning at the end of this month.

Those individuals are Judy Elgert, who has served as treasurer for the past 13 years, Kim Smith, who has been involved for 13 years, including 12 as president and Angela Hutton, the mini league organizer for the past eight years. Those individuals have given the club many years of their time, but feel it is time for some new volunteers to step forward to take their place.

If you are interested in volunteering, please attend NUSA’s meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 17 at Boston Pizza at 7:00 pm or please reach out to the club at neepawasoccer@gmail.com.

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2021 Club Champion ( Wo m e n’s c a t e g o r y) Turdy Adamson.

happy with how everything went over the course of the tournament.

“Considering how dry it’s been across the arena, the course held up quite well. The greens were rolling a little fast, but overall [the entire course] was in fantastic shape. During the second round, it was a bit more windy out there, especially down the back nine. Everyone still put up some impressive scores and, in general, it just turned out to be very positive despite the conditions,” stated Law. In total, there were a combined 45 participants in all four categories.

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Three of those four individuals (Topham, Adamson and Newman) were returning this year as defending champions, with Adamson’s win giving her a three-peat in the Women’s category.

In the Men’s Tournament, a strong first round score of 70 was able to propel Brett McNabb to victory. He notched a 77 in the second round, for a two day shot total of 147. Zane MacDonald (79-73-152 total) and Jamie Armstrong (79-73-152) finished tied for second.

Adamson, meanwhile, finished the Ladies’ event with a two round total of 180 (91-89), a full 11 shots clear of runner-up Cindy Grant (99-92-191 total).

Ken Newman claimed the Senior Men’s crown with a 156 (79-77), five shots better that Ward Rathwell (79-82-161 total). Cole Topham’s combined 173 (82-91), was good enough to take the Junior title.

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Excerpts from the Town Council meeting July 22: • A new economic development officer, Elicia Funk of MacGregor, has been hired to commence her duties September 7. She brings plenty of experience and enthusiasm and her office will be in the old Town Office until the new Town offices on Main Street are available.

• Town of Carberry councillor Matthew Tolton has been suspended indefinitely for breaching the Code of Conduct.

• Gas taxes from the Federal and Provincial governments amounting to $191,000 have been received (doubled from 2020).

• The cost to remove the large trees on Wheatland Drive is $65,000.

• Carberry Communities in Bloom has selected Phyllis Calvert’s Yard of the Week (477 Main Street).

•The British Commonwealth Air Training Memorial Site will be officially opened Saturday, Sept. 11 at 1:00 p.m. Special guests and sponsors will be announced at a later date. The Legion will host the gathering after the opening. The Museum has undergone some exterior and grounds improvements.

•The Pembina Hills U13 baseball team had a good game at the Simplot Diamonds in Brandon July 28, trailing 2-1 till late in the game when the hosts took a 10-2 decision. They play a double header in Winnipeg August 8 and host MidWest in Carberry Sunday, Aug. 15 at 11:00 and 4:00 p.m.

Two more games are slated for Glenboro Aug. 18 and 19 with start times of 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

• More swimming lessons are available during the last three weeks in August with the pool closing August 29.

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• In Senior AA baseball area league action, George McNeill smacked a triple and had four RBI’s to lead the Murray GM Cubs to an 8-0 win over Jeff Kriski’s Giants.

• I attended a Border League game at Baldur Aug. 3 which saw the young Regals drop a 5-3 decision to the Pilot Mound Pilots. First baseman, Mike Reykdal, was the lone Baldur veteran. Another veteran, lefty Anthony Friesen, was catching for the Pilots. Usually, he stars on the mound. Anthony, who married into a curling family, curls with Rob Van Kommer and Bill Thiessen in Brandon’s Super League.

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Reunion of students from Ecuador excursion

By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press

Students from Carberry and Neepawa who travelled to Ecuador in 2009 to build schools held a reunion hosted by group leader, former Carberry Collegiate teacher, Michelle McMillan Sunday, August 8. Ten of the original thirteen students plus chaperone Cecil Jones were able to attend and reminisce about their life-altering experience.

Madelyn Flood was one of the Carberry students who was thankful for the opportunity to travel and volunteer her services for the people and children of Ecuador. “It was quite a shock to see the living conditions high in the Andes Mountains. We often discussed how lucky we were to live in Carberry/Neepawa after returning home.” Madelyn obtained her teaching degree at Brandon University and will return in mid-August to teach in the Yukon for the fifth year. Her Ecuador trip provided the confidence and courage to travel alone to volunteer in Kenya, Africa and to accept her first

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Back Row: Madelyn Flood, Kayla Kohinski, Laura McKay-Keizer, Camille Anderson, Kelsey (Bailey) Dickson, Michelle McMillan and Cecil Jones . Front Row: Presley Jones, Jamie Graham, Ryan Farquhar, Alana Bailey and Taylor Naismith. Missing: Karlee Hill, Nikki (Burton) Vercaigne and Micheal Fedak.

teaching position in Beaver Creek (rural Yukon). Currently, she is studying for her Masters degree in Trauma Education. Madelyn was also very involved in the “Making Waves” program, swimming for children with disabilities.

In a phone call from

Easterville, where he has served as a paramedic for seven years, north of 55, Ryan Farquhar, a former Neepawa student, stated that he was looking forward to the reunion. He joined the Ecuador group for the unique experience and op-

portunity to travel. Ryan recalled the heat, lack of oxygen (in the mountains), and soccer games with the children. “They whipped us!” He enjoys his work as a paramedic and keeps in touch with another Neepawa participant, Jamie Graham.

Years went by in the blink of an eye Continued from Page 2 The LaBelles have made a number of connections while running the business.

Not just in the community, but in the industry as well. Four Seasons became a Husqvarna dealer in 1999, with Ducar following around 2018 and Echo just last fall.

“We’re a titanium dealer [with Husqvarna],” said Ken. “One of the largest in Manitoba.”

Although it’s been 25 years, both Ken and Sally noted that it feels like it’s been no time at all.

“It feels good [to celebrate this milestone,” said Ken. “It’s kind of amazing how quick it went.”

“Yeah, it’s like... the blink of an eye and it’s 25 years later. Some blood sweat and tears, for sure,

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Pi c t u r e d i s t h e Fo u r S e a s o n s R e p a i r t e a m . Fr o m l e f t t o r i g h t are: Maya Birch (mechanic), Ken and Sally Labelle (owner), Rebecca S t e w a r d s o n ( p a r t s p e r s o n ) a n d D a n i e l To c h e r ( m e c h a n i c ) .

running a business,” Sally enthused. “Being an owner is hard work, but it’s been very rewarding. It makes us stronger and appreciative of the hard work, what we’ve accomplished

through the years.”

In their final thoughts, the LaBelles told the Banner & Press that they’ve enjoyed all their years with the customers and look forward to many more.

“We made good connections with the clients, the industry leaders, the employees that have worked here over the years and the community– the town of Minnedosa,” said Sally.

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Farm help wanted on a grain farm north of Minnedosa.

Must have Class 1 license.

Salary negotiable up to $35 per hour. Please call 204867-7291. _____________________ Resident caretaker required for Bri-Mont apartments, 331 Mountain Ave. Neepawa.

Please contact Derek at 204-841-1425

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Minnedosa United Church is seeking an Accompanist (pianist or pianist/organist) for Sunday morning services.

The position is subject to expansion post Covid. The rate of pay to be $50.00 per session. Start date is negotiable. Application deadline: August 27, 2021. Apply to: Ministry & Personnel, Minnedosa United Church, Box 692, Minnedosa MB, R0J 1E0.

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One saddle in good condition.

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SIMS LAW CORPORATION

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

Who has the following qualifications: • Familiar with Manitoba Land Titles documents, conveyancing, Wills and Probate practice • Good computer skills including experience with real estate documents preparation software • Able to work to deadline with accuracy and attention to detail, with minimal supervision • Excellent written and verbal communication and client service skills Team player • Understand and maintain client confidentiality

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

SALARY commensurate with experience.

Help Wanted Gladstone, MB.

Class 1 drivers & Owner Operators Operating super B grain hoppers, prairie provinces only.

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

DICK BOON

Father and son working in harmony Passed away May 2013 Ever lovingly remembered by his beloved wife, Frances; beloved son, Robert (co-worker on high buildings); and beloved daughter, Tammy (her inspirational trek down and up the Grand Canyon embodied the family love of climbing, heights and the canyon). At the time of his passing, we were working on a neon electrical sign museum, and already had a major donation of a neon spectacular sign from Sign Friends, and a 3 acre property for it. The family corporation, Inter City Neon Plastic Signs and Services was his pride and joy, working with his wife and son 24/7 for 25 years, plus daughter, Tammy, when available.

We travelled all over Manitoba, east to Thunder Bay and simultaneously had a customer base in Winnipeg.

We had memberships in the Sign Association of Canada, National Electric Sign, International Sign Association NALMCO (lighting contractors), developing friends throughout North America. He installed major signs at Portage and Main, as well as maintenance of them and other high rise buildings in Winnipeg, Regina, and Calgary. From 1989, we travelled to the GTA, annually in September, spending time with clients, suppliers and sign companies, and colleagues. We enjoyed and appreciated their friendship and support over the next 20 years and more, which led us to establish a second home close to the GTA lakeshore. He enjoyed his sign colleagues, or as he would call them, his “work brothers” and son, Robert, became a fellow worker brother. He enjoyed working inthe Neepawa, Gladstone & Minnedosa area.

He loved the Lord and enjoyed attending with his family, a smaller church the last 5-6 years of his life and believed in doing special things for his community.

Our home was full of love, music, and laughter. Dick and our kids loved to sing and Robert and Tammy played several instruments between them including piano.

Robert had a high school rock band that he composed the music for and they practiced in our rec room regularly.

Both Robert and Tammy had vocal lessons from Roy Petty when he returned to Winnipeg - having had his own TV show - he became a great friend to the four of us.

At 47, he climbed to the top of the suspension bridge over a tributary of the Amazon while doing welder work in Equidor. His favoured saying was “I’ve been everywhere, travelled each and every highway, flew in a helicopter beneath the rim of the magnificent Grand Canyon, whitewater rafted in Alaska, hot air ballooned in Albuquerque, flew the Big Bird over Carpathian Mountains to visit three orphans we supported, rode horseback in the Black Hills, handling both his and his four year old daughter’s reins, cruised the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Adriatic, and Alaska, enjoyed the night life of Paris and other major cities,” and favourite song was “Until Then I’ll Go On Singing.” Unfortunately in September 2007, Dick had a medical emergency that affected the rest of his life.

His grandparents always said he had a heart of gold, a total gem. He was predeceased by his beloved mother, Jenny (née Vandorp) Boon and eldest namesake brother in infancy.

He loved to yodel at the top of the skyscrapers, a life much loved and well-lived.

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Muriel Jean Alexander

Oct. 23, 1924 - July 30, 2021 Jean passed away in the early morning hours, at the Neepawa Hospital, on July 30, 2021, at the age of 96. She was the eldest of 2 daughters, born to Tom and Nellie (Nicol) Ritchey, on Oct. 23, 1924, at the family farm on the south Arden Ridge. Jean's education began at the Arden School and after graduation there, she continued her education at Winnipeg Normal School, and later at Brandon University and the University of Manitoba. Her 1st teaching position was at the Scrub (Irvine) School near Wellwood where she earned enough money to go to Normal School for one year. After receiving her Interim Certificate from Normal School, she taught 1 year at Franklin, then 1 year at the Stoney Creek School near Inkerman Church, during the period 1946 - 1947. The little school house is now located down at Riverbend Park.

In 1946 she married Dave Alexander, a World War II RCAF Veteran from years 1941 - 1945. After marriage they moved to Winnipeg where Dave took a 1 Yr. course from MTI in Mechanics and Jean taught school at St. Charles School. They then returned to Neepawa where Jean taught school and had her 1st son Ron in 1949 and her 2nd son Merv in 1954. The family enjoyed the outdoors and especially the summers when they could watch Dave, an all-star shortstop with the Neepawa Farmers, play ball. League games and Sports Days were great fun. Dave was the shortstop on the Farmers team that won the Starke Trophy, given to the Central Manitoba Senior Baseball Champions in 1951.

In 1961, the family moved to The Pas, where Jean taught until 1972, her last position at Margaret Barbour Collegiate teaching Grade 9 OE. Her husband Dave meanwhile, had become a partner in Carrol Motors, a GM dealership. Dave always had a boat and the weekend getaways to the numerous lakes to fish for pickerel became the norm. In 1969 Dave lost his life on the ice in a tragic hunting accident, along with his good friend Boyd Hillman, a fellow mechanic originally from Gladstone.

In 1972, Jean and son Merv left The Pas and returned to Neepawa, where Jean again taught at NACI, grade 9 OE. In 1977, Jean, after having retired from teaching, became a Life Skills program coordinator for Touchwood Park in Neepawa and finally retiring in 1993.

Jean felt she was truly blessed in life as she deeply appreciated the love and support provided to her by her sons and their families. She also enjoyed gardening, with her favourite flower the red rose, and her time in the Legion Auxiliary, the Horticultural Society, the Genealogy Society and the Neepawa United Church. Her friends were deeply precious to her.

Jean was predeceased by her mother Nellie in 1935, her husband Dave in 1969, her sister Hazel in 1974, her father Tom in 1981, her stepmother Effie in 2006 and her brother Daune in 2008. She is survived by her son Ron (Jeanine) and their 3 children Dayna, Melanie (Joseph), and Mike (Lisa) and their 2 little girls, Arden Rose and Carys Victoria. She is also survived by her son Merv and his daughter Lisa (Troy) and also by her brother Raymond Ritchey (Debbie).

At Jean's request, a small family graveside service will be held at a later date at the Riverside Cemetery.

The family wish to thank everyone for their friendship and support extended to Jean throughout her life. Your kindness was and is appreciated.

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Please send your resume in confidence to: Sims & Company P.O. Box 460, Minnedosa, MB. R0J 1E0 Attention N.Sims, Q.C. nsims@simsco.mbn.ca or drop off at 76 Main St. South, Minnedosa

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is hiring

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PART TIME GROCERY CLERK & PART TIME DELIVERY CLERK

at our GROCERY STORE in NEEPAWA, MB. Who we are: Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs We are looking for: Grocery Clerk Duties to include, but not limited to, customer service, processing customer transactions, bagging groceries, merchandising, receiving, stocking and general housekeeping duties, and other duties as requested.

Must be available to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, and weekends.

Delivery Clerk Duties to include, but not limited to, delivery of groceries within town limits and to Gladstone locations.

General maintenance at the grocery store, and stock.

Must be able to work weekdays. Must possess a Class 5 Drivers License.

This position will remain open until filled.

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we are working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

Apply online at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs or contact us at g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop.com for more information or scan the QR Code to be directed to the job posting.

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

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

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

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

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Notice

ROSE INC.

THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ALONSA

Is now accepting applications for the position of:

UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

SUPPORT WORKER

In our Community Living Disabilities Program In Ste. Rose, Manitoba

Conditional Use Application 2021-02 On the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive representation from any persons who wish to make them in respect to the following matter: APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE under the RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ALONSA ZONING BY-LAW 15-02 AND AMENDMENTS THERETO HEARING: The Alonsa Community Centre – The Rural Municipality of Alonsa’s Temporary Council Chambers, 12 PTH 50, Alonsa MB DATE & TIME: Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. APPLICANT: Eddystone Farm Joint Venture

Successful Candidate Must Demonstrate Good Organizational Skills, Be Self-Motivated, Possess Good Inter-Personal Skills, and Be Willing to Work as a Team.

Starting Wage $14.43 to $15.43 following successful 6-month probation period with a benefit package included.

Interested Applicants are invited to apply to: ROSE Inc., Attn: Stella Bramley, Box 28, Ste. Rose du Lac MB. R0L 1S0 Or Contact Stella Bramley, Program Manager at 204-447-3224 ext. 2 or by email: stellabramley@mymts.net

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION invites applications for the following positions Substitute Teachers & Substitute Educational Assistants For the 2021/2022 School Year Resume, Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry Checks, Substitute Application Form and Grade 12 or equivalent is required.

Qualified Teachers will need to submit a copy of their teaching certificate along with their resume.

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

SITE LOCATION: SE 5-26-12 WPM PROPOSAL: To establish a pig operation of 31,500 weanling nursery (1,040 animal units) SUBJECT PROVISION: A large pig operation is a Conditional Use of Livestock Operation Application of 300 or more AU’s in the Rural Municipality of Alonsa Zoning By-Law 15-02 Table 5-2: AG-80 Use and Site Requirements (Conditional Uses).

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: The Rural Municipality of Alonsa Office: 204-767-2054 or rmalonsa@inetlink.ca The Technical Review Committee Report, The Conditional Use Application and other documents related to this matter are available for inspection at the Alonsa Municipal Office (20 Railway Avenue, Alonsa,MB) during regular office hours. Copies may be made and extracts taken therefrom, upon request.

Dated at the Hamlet of Alonsa, Manitoba this 3rd day of August 2021.

Tami Dumanske Chief Administrative Officer RM of Alonsa

Notice Municipality of Glenella - Lansdowne PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 194 of the Municipal Act, that the Auditor’s Financial Report for the year 2020, together with the related financial Statements have been deposited in the office of the Municipality of Glenella – Lansdowne, and is available for inspection by any person during regular business hours, who at his own expense, may take a copy thereof or extracts therefrom.

Dated at Glenella, Manitoba this 4th day of August 2021.

Wendy Wutzke, BSc., CMMA Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne Box 10 Glenella, MB R0J 0V0

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Notice

Second Notice of Tax Sale Auction Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah

Pursuant to subsection 367(2) of The Municipal Act (MA), notice is hereby given that unless the tax arrears for the designated year and costs shown below in respect of the hereinafter described property are paid in full or an agreement under Section 369(1)(b) MA to pay the arrears and costs has been made prior to the commencement of the auction, the said property will be sold by public auction at following date, time and place: Date and Time: September 23, 2021 at 1:00 PM

MUNICIPALITY OF GLENELLA-LANSDOWNE

BOARD OF REVISION

Public notice is hereby given that the 2022 preliminary assessment roll for the Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne will be delivered to the Municipal Office, in Glenella, MB, on or before August 5, 2021 and will then be open for public inspection during regular business hours.

Applications for revision may be in accordance with sections 42 & 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 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 the public notice.

The Board of Revision will sit on September 9, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber of the Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne to hear applications.

The final date on which applications must be received by the Secretary of the Board is August 24, 2021, at 4:00 p.m.

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 in Minnedosa by phoning 204-867-4766.

Dated at Glenella, Manitoba, this 26th day of July, 2021.

Wendy Wutzke, Secretary Board of Revision Box 10 Glenella, Manitoba R0J 0V0

Roll #

Civic Address

2019 Arrears

Costs

Total

154900

SE 3-16-17

$113.65

$4,115.00

$4,228.65

Legal Description: ALL THAT PART OF THE SOUTH EAST QUARTER OF SECTION THREE IN TOWNSHIP SIXTEEN AND RANGE SEVENTEEN WEST OF THE PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN MANITOBA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS; COMMENCING AT THE NORTH EAST CORNER OF SAID QUARTER SECTION THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY THEREOF TWO HUNDRED AND SEVEN FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY AND PARALLEL WITH THE EASTERN BOUNDARY OF SAID QUARTER SECTION TWO HUNDRED AND SEVEN AND ONE HALF FEET, THENCE EASTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE SAID NORTHERN BOUNDARY TWO HUNDRED AND SEVEN FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE EASTERN BOUNDARY OF SAID QUARTER SECTION; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE SAID EASTERN BOUNDARY TWO HUNDRED AND SEVEN AND ONE HALF FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. • The tax arrears amount shown above includes penalties calculated to the day of the sale.

• Costs will continue to be incurred to the tax sale date and added to the amount required to redeem.

• The property may be sold at the auction for less than the amount of the tax arrears and if this is the case, the balance of the arrears and costs owing is deemed to be cancelled.

• Contact the number below for verification of costs. Any overpayment will be applied to payment of subsequent tax arrears.

Payment must be made by cash, certified cheque, debit card (where available) or any other form of guaranteed payment.

• For any inquiries regarding the tax sale process or auction, contact TAXervice at 204-734-6381.

• IF THE PROPERTY IS SOLD, THE SALE IS FINAL AND ANY INTEREST YOU HAD IN THE PROPERTY BEFORE THE SALE WILL BE EXTINGUISHED. • There will not be an opportunity to redeem this property from tax sale and a property transfer application will proceed immediately after the auction.

Dated: August 5, 2021

Aaren Robertson Chief Administrative Officer (204) 867-3282 This Notice is published for the purpose of effecting substitutional service thereof upon CHARLES FLOYD, as set out in the Notice pursuant to Order of the District Registrar dated June 3, 2021.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SALE OF LANDS FOR ARREARS OF TAXES RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ROSEDALE 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 10th day of September, 2021, at the hour of 1:00 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

1200

IN FRANKLIN AND BEING: PARCEL 1: NLY 20 FEET LOT 6 AND L -$1,200 ALL LOT 7 BLOCK 2 PLAN 242 NLTO EXC THEREOUT ALL B -$80,700 MINES AND MINERALS VESTED IN THE CROWN (MANITOBA)

BY THE REAL PROPERTY ACT IN SW 1/4 6-15-16 WPM PARCEL 2: LOT 6 BLOCK 2 PLAN 242 NLTO EXC NLY 20 FEET IN SW 1/4 6-15-16 WPM - 134 ROAD 95.5 W

$4,232.91

40700

LOT 2 BLOCK 1 SS PLAN 543 NLTO EXCEPTING THEREOUT L -$1,800 ALL MINES AND MINERALS VESTED IN THE CROWN (MANITOBA) BY THE REAL PROPERTY ACT IN SE 1/4 15-19-15 WPM - 51 ISABEL AVE

$5,527.65

124600

LOT 1 PLAN 7115 NLTO IN SE 1/4 23-16-16 WPM - 93030 ROAD L -$14,700 91W B -$69,800

$2,982.03

Where: Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah, 49 Main Street South, Minnedosa MB Registered Owner: CHARLES FLOYD

Announcement

PUBLIC NOTICE

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 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 $309.75 ($295 plus 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 13th day of August, 2021.

Managed by: Kara Sylvester Chief Administrative Officer Rural Municipality of Rosedale Phone: (204) 476-5414 Fax: (204) 476-5431

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NE 23-17-18 W SE 23-17-18 W Approx. 224 cultivated acres Ed: 204-636-2267 (home) or Laurie: 204-720-0852 (cell)

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Letter: ‘Full of lies, half-truths, opinions, but very few facts’ I come to stay in Wasagaming every summer, and one of the things I do every year is get a copy of the Neepawa Banner & Press.

I like to look through it and see what is happening in the region. This year, however, I was appalled to read the piece in the August 6, 2021 edition, titled “Opinion: Pandemic response killed what makes us human” submitted by John Felsted.

The piece is full of lies, half-truths, opinions but very few facts. First, there was no “destructive overreaction to COVID”. One only has to look at places like Florida and Texas to see what happens when governments don’t react in a strong manner.

Second, COVID is not “a relatively normal influenza epidemic”. The Public Health Agency of Canada says that between 2 000 and 8 000 Canadians die each year of influenza, although according to Dr. Michael Gardam, director of the infection prevention and

control unit at the University Health Network in Toronto, this is a scientific guess and not an accurate number. Mr. Felsted states that roughly 26 550 Canadians have died of COVID so far. If you compare the two numbers, COVID has caused between three and 13 times as many deaths as the flu.

Mr. Felsted states “Instructing people to consider their fellow human beings as virus-infected nightmares who can kill them is reprehensible.” I don’t recall any government in Canada, provincial or federal, calling people virus-infected nightmares. The sad truth is, people who are infected can infect others, and people do die of COVID. Mr. Felsted also states that we have “surrendered our freedoms, rights and way of life to a handful of intellectually mediocre and morally bereft bureaucrats”. In most situations, the people making the decisions regarding COVID have been made by experts in the field of epidemiology. Where deci-

sions have been made by people who lack the knowledge and expertise, results have been worse. The seven day average of new cases in Alberta is almost as high as the average in Ontario, even though Alberta has less than 1/3 the population.

I believe every person has a right to their own opinion and a right to express that opinion. They do not have the right to act in a manner that the experts agree puts others at risk. I believe that printing this piece was a mistake for the Neepawa Banner & Press. You have given a man who obviously has no knowledge or understanding of epidemiology a platform to spout his lies, opinions, and half-truths. I wish the editors had thought this through and not printed this piece.

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By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press The Municipality of Westlake-Gladstone has approved the construction of new hog barns in the area. The two conditional use permits that had been applied for by Topigs Norsvin Canada Inc., received approval during a council meeting on Friday, Aug. 6.

Topigs, a swine generics company based out of Oak

Bluff, is looking to build a pair of facilities. One of the proposals is 1,600 space sow farrow to nursery, while the second is a 10,200 sq ft finisher operation. Those facilities would be constructed about 3.5 miles away from one another.

Opposition to the request The Topigs Norsvin request has been met with vocal opposition from a

group of residents and pottery owners within the area. Those individuals expressed their concerns at the council at a public hearing held back on July 8.

At that initial hearing, they cited the potential smell and excessive road use from semi truck’s moving pigs to and from the locations. A close proximity to several rural residences was also stated as a reason for the project to be reconsidered.

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Continued from Page 7 Another problem arises come springtime– whether or not enough rain will fall.

Atkinson said that, if the area doesn’t get rain, it won’t matter how well an individual is able to manage their operations– it’ll be a tough year.

“We’ll have to wait and see just what we get. With how widespread the drought it, when we start to see so much of the fire hazard concerns, too, it definitely affects all of us and there’ some really hard hit areas, such as B.C.,” Atkinson stated. “We’ve seen them lose huge tracts of grazing land to wildfires out there and we’re hoping we can get some rain and not end up with those levels here.”

He added, “We’re optimistic that we may see some help perhaps in the not too distant future. We’re going to help producers all we can, going forward, but it can’t come soon enough for many.”

In his final thoughts, Atkinson said that this is a good time for thinking of mental health and talking to people on this issue.

“It’s a good time for neighbours working together,” Atkinson enthused. “There’s not a lot of straw, not a lot of crop residue out there, but if anybody has any that they can spare, it would sure be appreciated on the part of the cattle producers to make that available at a reasonable cost– To do what they can to help out.”

Province announces support On Aug. 10, a few days after the interviews with Fulton and Atkinson, the province announced support for farmers affected by this year’s conditions. This support is coming in the form of $62 million in programs under the AgriRecovery framework. The government expects this framework to ensure producers have options to retain and care for their animals while also supporting longer-term sustainability to the livestock sector. The programs are currently being developed, but will include funding for feed assistance, feed transportation, cattle transportation and a her rebuilding program. “[This] announcement is very important, as it recognizes both the immediate needs related to the feed situation, as well as looks ahead to a time when producers will consider rebuilding their herds,” said Tyler Fulton, president of Manitoba Beef Producers. “We appreciate the government’s commitment to the future of our sector and look forward to seeing more program details.”

Sales for cattle last week were confirmed to be up 17 per cent compared to last year, with cattle prices being driven downwards and the value of breeding cows dropping by more than 50 per cent.

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Organized by Ken Pearson and Landon Cameron, the 4-person scamble style day had 152 total participants. Top left: Ward Szucki knocks a golf ball out the tee box with a hockey stick. Top right: Austin Clyne, Jaegar Lapointe and Rylan Gudnason show off the new jerseys for the 2021-2022 MJHL season.

Bottom left: Titans head coach and general manager Ken Pearson prepares to tee off.

Pallister ‘I believe now is the time for a new leader.’

Continued from Page 1 Brian Pallister was acclaimed as the PC Party leader back in 2012, and was first elected as the 22nd premier of Manitoba in 2016. He was re-elected premier in 2019.

“After almost 10 years as leader of our party and more than five years as our province’s premier, I believe that now is the time for a new leader and a premier to take our province forward.” said Pallister. “By stepping aside at the midpoint in our second mandate, I believe this will provide sufficient time not only for party members to choose a new leader, but for Manitobans to get to know that new leader and premier,” Pallister said.

The next provincial election is slated for 2023.

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The bright orange weed harvester consists of front-mounted cutting blades, with the operator controlling operations from a raised platform in the middle. A series of onboard conveyor belts move the weeds to the back of the craft where they are collected. When the Harvester is at capacity, the weeds will be unloaded onto shore by conveyor and used as environment friendly compost.

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