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By Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press

At the Transcon Premium Beef Simmental Bull sale on Sunday, Mar. 17 and even on to Monday morning, Mathew and Jewel Kulbacki of Eden were a pretty happy pair.

Their first time entry into Transcon’s Neepawa sale was a January 2023 bull that they raised. The very showy bull topped the sale at $21,500.

Mathew Kulbacki said, “This is all fairly new and exciting for us as we’re usually on the other side of the bidding. We’re very honoured to be joining Transcon and the Premium Beef crew. Jewel and I have owned and managed a multi-generational cattle herd for decades now, calving mostly in January.

We bought Mr. Hyatt as a herd sire in the 2021 Cattle Country sale in Neepawa for our commercial cows and boy did he add beef to the steers, especially on the heavier Simmental influenced cows. So, it got us thinking, let’s give him a couple of purebred cows and see what he can do.”

That decision was obviously the right one as the two yearling bulls came in with great yearling weights. Kooba 1L had a yearling weight of 1,420 lb and 3L had a yearling weight of 1,330 lb. Il sold fr $21,500 and 3l for $8,000.

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Pictured above: Kooba 1L raised by Kooba Cattle Company, Mathew and Jewel Kulbacki of Eden. The bull sold for $21,500 to Maxwell Simmentals and Tri-K Simmentals, both from Alberta.

For the first time ever this year, Neepawa was able to help out an incredibly worthy cause based in the Central Plains region.

On Thursday, Mar. 14, our local Stride Credit Union branch was home to the Simplot People Helping People Radiothon. This fundraiser was broadcast live on the group of radio stations operated out of Portage la Prairie, and was seeking support for Central Plains Cancer Services (CPCS).

The CPCS is a non-profit organization that first began in Portage back in 1998. Over the last 26 years, it’s been dedicated to improving the quality of life for cancer patients, survivors and their families and providing services to support those affected by cancer. Its’ efforts have been felt in over 70 communities throughout central Manitoba, as well as parts of Westman.

Last year’s Radiothon had set a goal of bringing in $50,000; when it was all over, they had raised $77,000. This year’s goal is even more ambitious, as they’re hoping to hit the $100,000 mark.

To aid in this massive fundraising effort, the Radiothon’s reach was expanded out to new communities, such as Neepawa. For several hours on Thursday, representatives of Stride Credit Union and CFRY/ Mix 65 were on location doing live remotes and sharing details on the importance of Central Plains Cancer Services’ outreach.

Stacy Turner of Stride Credit Union spoke with the Banner & Press on

their involvement with the Radiothon. Turner said their institution is extremely proud to support this program.

“Stride Credit Union has been a sponsor, definitely in the community, of Central Plains Cancer Services. It’s been a great fit for us [over the years], and being able to share that in Neepawa, with all our [Credit Union] members is a great fit,” said Turner.

A representative with Central Plains Cancer Care was unable to be in attendance in Neepawa for the Radiothon. However, in an interview with Goldenwest Broadcasting earlier in the week, Cancer Services executive director Sharilyn Knox said the Radiothon has very quickly become a big part of their fundraising effort. She added Stride’s support is also greatly appreciated.

“I think it’ll be great. We’re doing live-on-locations with Stride Credit Union. They have become a great partner in this and we’re doing live-onlocations at their branches in Gladstone, Neepawa, and MacGregor,” noted Knox to Michael Blume of Portage Online.

As for the final results of Stride’s support of the CPCS, all of the branches collected a combined amount of over $11,000. The Credit Union then topped up that donation to $15,000 on Monday, Mar 18.

Meanwhile, the total amount raised for Central Plains Cancer Service this year through all donation channels surpassed its initial goal and ended up being $108,003.

PHOTOS BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Picture on left: (From left to right) Stride Credit Union Marketing Assistant Stacy Turner, Regional Manager Michelle Gilmore and Carter Kennington of CFRY/MIX 96/Portage Online at the Radiothon in Neepawa, on Thursday, Mar. 14.

Above picture: Neepawa branch Stride Credit Union staff members Amanda, Amanda and N’Danis working at the customer wickets.

1974: Farewell to a long serving Kelwood postmaster

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

125 years ago, Wednesday, May 24, 1899

The hose tower on the fire hall is nearing completion and beginning to look monumental. When the fire hall is in thorough working order, Neepawa will have a pretty well equipped fire fighting outfit.

Note: The section for March through early May is absent from the hard-copy archives of this year. As such, an excerpt from late-may has been selected for this week.

100 years ago, Friday, March 21, 1924

One thousand people attended the auction sale of the Brodie Bros. near Franklin on Wednesday and paid half cash on purchases aggregating $6,000. Cows sold as high as $70.

Four young Englishmen and three Slovaks arrived via the C.N.R. on Wednesday, supposed to be billeted for different farmers in the neighborhood. But there were none to meet them.

Three of the Englishmen returned to Winnipeg on Thursday. The Slovaks stuck around and found employment.

A group of Doukhobours from Veregin, passed through yesterday for Brandon, en route to Russia, whence they came some years ago.

75 years ago, Thursday, March 24, 1949

The funeral service for James Dark, 90, pioneer resident of Neepawa and district, who passed away

at his home here on Friday, March 18 was held in Knox Presbyterian Church on Monday, with Rev. Douglas Anderson officiating…

Mr. Dark was born at Brussels, Huron County, Ont., here in 1882 and they farmed in the Union district Mr. and Mrs. Dark returned to Neepawa in 1914. Mrs. Dark predeceased her husband in 1927.

Mr. Dark was a governor of the Neepawa Hospital Board for several years and also served on the Parks Board. He was a member of the Masonic and I.O.O.F. lodges here.

Surviving is the grandson, James Dark, of Winnipeg. A son, George, died in October, 1948.

Plans were discussed for the proposed new hospital in Neepawa at a meeting of the Organization committee for Neepawa Hospital District No. 9, on Wednesday, March 16. Practically all members were in attendance…

The committee decided to leave disposition of the present hospital out of the scheme but the members present representing the Town of Neepawa and all adjacent Municipalities felt that through a joint effort the present hospital could be retained as a home for the aged and infirm, for which there is much demand in the District.

50 years ago, Thursday, March 21, 1974

Kelwood: Mrs. I. I. Gunn retired on Mar. 11 after 44 years service at the Kelwood Post Office, 12 years as assistant and 32 years as postmaster.

Irene Gunn came to Kelwood when she was a little girl and has lived there

Leach and Vickery had this advertisment in the Mar. 21, 1924 edition of The Neepawa Press.

for over 60 years. She was the third appointment to the office of Postmaster in Kelwood in over 60 years. For some 37 years the Post Office was her house, then eight years ago a lovely building was erected especially for the purpose.

John and Helen Sul are the new postmaster and assistant, beginning Mar. 12.

Three First War veterans met at the Hamilton Hotel for a chat on former days.

John Pollon, 72, who has been in Neepawa for four years, formerly of Clanwilliam, joined up with the 278 Battalion from Minnedosa and fought from Mons to Vimy Ridge.

J. A. McLennan, 89, has been in Neepawa for two weeks. He was born in Ontario, lived in Kenora and then in Winnipeg for the past 43 years. He joined the skilled railway employees battalion and carried ammunition and supplies to the front line.

James Meekings, 84, has lived in Neepawa since 1928. He joined the Imperial Army and fought from Mons to Vimy Ridge. When McLennan was asked if he fought at Vimy Ridge, he replied, “No, these other fellows would have starved if it hadn’t been for me.”

High Wind Thursday Night, Mar. 14 or early Friday morning blew the canvas canopy off the top of the rental housing block which is under construction on Davidson Street.

Kelwood: Never in the history of the Kelwood Curling Club has there been such a successful local bonspiel and such widespread interest evidenced when a record

Mar. 12, 1974, with Helen acting as assistant.

total of 30 rinks entered the four events.

20 years ago, Monday, March 22, 2004

Corporal Judi Watt and her five-year old German shepherd Boss were in Neepawa last Wednesday, doing what Boss likes best–working.

Well, they were really training, but Watt, the first female dog handler in Manitoba, said Boss behaved as if he were on a real RCMP assignment…

Before becoming a dog handler, Watt raised German shepherd puppies for the dog handling program, based in Innisfail, Alberta.

Boss came to her as a four-week old puppy and has been with her ever since…

Watt and Boss are the only dog-handler team based in Dauphin, covering Manitoba West. The RCMP also has dog

handlers in Portage la Prairie.

Disclaimer: The information gathered and used each week in the Looking Back feature is directly taken from the original print copy of the Neepawa Press and

Neepawa Banner newspapers. Any errors or omissions from stories (Factually or otherwise) are the result of the original print and not the responsibility of the archivist for the current version of the Neepawa Banner & Press.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 15:13 (New International Version)

March

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Farewells were said to Kelwood’s postmaster, Irene Gunn, in March of 1974 after her conclusion of 44 years of service. She is pictured centre, with Helen Sul on the left and John Sul on the right. Helen worked with Gunn from time to time, while John was formerly the postmaster at Norgate. John took charge of the Kelwood office on

NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS ARCHIVES

Perspectives

Tundra

By Chad Carpenter

March is a memorable month for me. Seventy-six years ago I was born on March 29. I remember many of the intervening Marches. One year, when I was in my very, very early school days, we had to travel by horse drawn sleigh and van to school because the roads weren’t passable for a truck. The snowplows of the day couldn’t keep up. Yes, students used to be hauled to school in the back of a covered in pick up truck. But that year our early 1950s rear wheel drive half ton could not make it through the snow clogged roads. It wasn’t “over the fields we go” or “dashing through the snow”, it was more like slogging all the way.

Another March, actually on my March 29 birthday, I had an agronomist friend out to my own farm at Arden and the snow had receded so much and the sandy soil had warmed up enough that the alfalfa was sprouting nicely. Needless to say that was an exceptionally early spring. One year, on my birthday, we had five calves born in one day. That was memorable.

So this March, while bringing back a flood of memories, also stirs some thoughts about the past but also about the present. Attended a bull sale on the weekend, and yes the ranchers are still optimistic and buying bulls. Some of them sold at very good money too. Something about March and calving season that brings out the buyers for a new bull to better the genetics of the herd.

Grain growers are putting the finishing touches on seed, fertilizer and machinery purchases. Machinery is being, or has been, made field ready. After some very dry years, and surprisingly good crops and prices, growers are figuring it may be a more “average” year this year but hope springs

Right in the Centre

Ken Waddell

“ Farmers feed us all, so everyone please don’t speak out against them while your mouth is full.

eternal within the human breast and perhaps that’s where the spring season gets its name. Even the Neepawa Titans Junior ‘A’ Hockey Club gets into the spring season theme as they are in the play-offs and looking forward to the annual Ag Expo auction.

Here’s some spring thoughts to chew on for a while.

Farmers feed us all, everyone please don’t speak out against farmers while your mouth is full. Farmers provide a lot of habitat for wildlife, way more in some areas than when they used to when one-third of the crop acres were kept black in summer fallow.

Carbon taxes raise food prices and for everything else. Carbon taxes don’t lower consumption because most of fuel consumption is essential in rural areas. Rural people don’t just fire up the tractors, trucks and combines for the fun of it. Mostly it is essential.

And so here’s a thought. Back in the day, when I was a child, crop yields were far less than now. Today’s

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yields were unheard of in the 1950s and 60s. Why is that? One reason is minimum tillage which retains more moisture than the old tillage methods. Another is that seed varieties are better. Fertilizer use is more targeted and better utilized. And, if Carbon Dioxide (CO2) levels are higher now yields will be higher. Many people don’t know that greenhouse operators pump CO2 into greenhouses to get better plant growth. Perhaps a slightly higher CO2 level in the atmosphere is a good thing. I think it is, but all the liberals will disagree.

And finally, if you are worried about too much CO2 going into the atmosphere, then stop buying stuff from China. That’s where the problem is. Or you can convince the volcanoes in Iceland to stop erupting.

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.

Ramblings…

The winds these past few weeks have been unrelenting. It blows from the south, it howls from the north, east wind brings moisture and west wind simply blows and blows. This has not altered my daily walking. There are times when the excursion has been unpleasant. As I braced into one of the north winds, dang near walking at an angle to make any headway, the thought came to me- I need to fight the wind to achieve my destination, but coming home, the journey is all with wind. That is a reflection on many portions of my life journey. Bucking and bracing to get where I need to be, and then, for time, coasting. Rest, and repeat!

I was speaking with my younger sister, she was heading out to drop off some of the many quilts she creates for MCC. The drop off depot is in Plum Coulee, and that takes her right through Winkler. For decades the trip would have included a stop to see one of our aunts, on our mother’s side. Now there are none left. It’s a strange feeling to realise that their stories rest with us, and when we’re gone, in all likelihood, those stories will be gone as well. It’s not exactly comforting to be reminded that we are the elders, the eldest family members…. I have become very selective about watching the news. It is no longer a daily occurrence. That does not mean I don’t care about the state of the world, it does mean that too much of current events isn’t doing my mental health any good right now. Close friends clue me in when there is an earth shattering, earth shaking event that deserves my attention, and I do have one source on line that I trust, so I’m okay shying away from the horrific events – man made and natural – that are shaping our world. Not for me, right now.

I have, for the first time, grow lights! And this is exciting for me. There are micro tomatoes and micro cucumbers that should be self- pollinating and produce fruit in the house, all season. We’ll see! I have started several different types of petunias. Those seeds are so tiny that I over seeded several pods. So I get to transplant tiny little greens into more pods. I am amazed at how resilient and hardy these plants are proving to be. I am ready to start planting the broccoli and cauliflower this week. This is a project that I have long longed to do. After mis-ordering the grow lights- four feet were way to long for the shelf! And getting the two foot ones properly assembled and hung, I was ready for the task at hand.

About that daylight saving time and clock changing; when I filled up with fuel and the young person asked if I wanted windows washed or oil checked, I said thanks but could you change the clock in the car. Quick look to see if I was serious and a gentle decline. Went inside to pay for the fuel. Anything else – car wash, lottery tickets? Nope, just change the clock in the car. Same reaction…sadly.

Kingdoms in conflict, Part III

In every society, we find people who possess incredible leadership qualities. They have the knowledge, the wisdom and the people skills leaders require. They serve diligently at their work; completing assigned tasks, assisting their colleagues with joint projects and doing all they can to make their world a happy place for all who share it with them. In their lives and work, they are known to be people of integrity-people above reproach.

Most do not crave positions of leadership. They are happy being where they are and doing what they do. They are not seeking promotion or elevation to higher levels of responsibility. But when asked to consider them, and when they feel lead to do so, they take on their new roles with courage, optimism and faith. And thanks to their diligence and servant spirit, they excel as leaders and so do those who follow and work with them.

But not everyone cele-

Faithfully

Yours

Neil Strohschein

brates their achievements.

Lurking behind the scenes are those who see new leaders as threats to their long standing role and influence in an organization, in a community, in a business or (sadly) in a church.

That’s precisely how God’s sworn enemy, the Devil (Satan) felt about Jesus. The Devil feared no one; not powerful kings, not religious leaders and certainly not righteous people who stood up to him and resisted his temptations. He had no reason to fear them. He knew that one day, they would all die; and so would all the influence they could have.

But the Devil was afraid of Jesus. His fear was rooted in a promise God made in the Garden of Eden. He looked at the serpent that

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A huge thumbs up to: Miss Sienna Denys-Peters, Students, and people associated For the awesome two recitals at the Roxy on Sunday. It was a delight to see the Kids dance their hearts out and remember so much choreography.

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had deceived Adam and Eve and said: “One day, a child will be born who will destroy you and break your hold on this earth and on its people.”

From the moment Jesus was born, the Devil knew that he was the child God had promised. From that moment on, he did everything he could to get Jesus to commit sin. But nothing he tried worked. It didn’t matter what temptation he presented, Jesus calmly looked at him and said: “Get lost!”

And if this continued, the Devil knew that Jesus would go through his entire life (however long that might be) without ever thinking an evil thought, speaking and evil word or doing an evil deed. He might have been able to trap everyone else, but he couldn’t trap Jesus.

Jesus knew his methods and resisted them all.

So the Devil resorted to his “Plan B.” If he couldn’t corrupt Jesus, he would corrupt those around him. They would turn on Jesus and put him to death. The Devil didn’t care what he had to do, what lies he had to get people to tell or how many conspirators he had to recruit to achieve his goal. Jesus had to be put to death. That was the only way by which the Devil could hold on to his position as “the god of this world.”

As we read through the gospel records of Jesus’ arrest, trials, suffering and death, we are amazed at how well the Devil carried out his plan. Jesus was crucified. Jesus died. Jesus’ body was taken from the cross and sealed in a tomb. Now the Devil could relax. His problem had been solved-right?

Well, let’s not jump to conclusions. This story isn’t over yet. The Devil can laugh now. But God will have the last laugh. It’s Friday-but Sunday’s coming!!

Correction

Editor’s note: One error for correction in our Mar. 15 edition of the Banner & Press. In the front page story ‘Neepawa is home to National Track & Field Champions!’ We listed the gold medal winning triple jump made by Daxx Turner at 15.82 feet. It was, in fact, 15.82 metres. Apologies on the mistake. As you can tell from the error, our reporter in this case never had the makings of a varsity athlete.

Gladstone market report

By Tyler Slawinski Gladstone Auction

Howdy cattle producers, here’s the Gladstone Auction mart for Tuesday Mar. 19. The weather can’t seem to make up its mind, but it’s March after all and Manitoba! The roller coaster temperatures are at least allowing some of the excess water to get away without flooding all at once, perhaps some of that valuable moisture is even soaking in! We are right in the middle of bull sale season with many cull bulls finding their way town. Just when we thought we were running short of cows, they seem to keep flowing in at steady paces. The feeder cattle market was strong in most areas, although the futures being pressured slightly knocked some money off the plainer second and third choice cattle. The front row held many orders and all classes of cattle had demands!! We sold 1,655 cattle though the ring in Gladstone yesterday. The market saw a variety of cattle whether they were big or small, the market welcomed all classes of cattle with open arms. The market was quite aggressive with reassuring returns! Cattle futures saw some slight pressure this week as a result some prices in certain weight breaks saw corrections but nothing to remove the optimism that is still at an all time high! Cows and bulls traded with plenty of strength from 145 to 160.50 with sales to 165 showing higher averages.

Bulls traded with demand ranging between 175.00 to 197.50with sales to 200.00

All classes of cattle sold well! Plainer type cattle, are still being discounted! Here is a look at the feeder market!

5-600 lbs. $3.95 to 4.70

6-700 lbs. $3.80 to 4.20

7-800 lbs. $3.54 to 3.80

8-900 lbs. $3.20 to 3.46

900+ lbs. $2.75 to 3.25

Bulls $

Heifers

3-400 lbs. $3.80 to 4.53

4-500 lbs. $3.85 to 4.50

5-600 lbs. $3.70 to 4.16

6-700 lbs. $3.20 to 3.62

7-800 lbs. $2.90 to 3.26

8-900 lbs. $2.80 to 3.19

900+ lbs. $2.45 to 3.03

Cows $ 1,655 head sold

Some market highlights from todays sale, char steers weighed 440 brought 535.00. Crossbred steers weighed 518 and brought 460.00. Red steers weighed 628 and traded for 410.00. And a big set of Black X steers weighed 752 and they brought 380.00 per pound! Heifers, Black heifers weighed 455 and brought 433.00. A set of buckskin heifers that weighed 515 fetched 416.00. Crossbred heifers weighed 638 for 361.00. And big set of black heifers weighed 762 brought 324.00. That hopefully gives you an idea how the market played out.

This has been Tyler Slawinski reporting for the Gladstone Auction Mart and thank you for being a part of our industry!

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out of helen’s kitchen

Helen Drysdale Party lines

Yes, you had to wait to place a call! The party line meant sharing a line with 10 or more households. You heard everyone’s phone ring. You had your own “distinctive ring pattern” so that you could identify your own call, an example; two long rings or two short rings or a long ring and a short ring. And of course you couldn’t make a call or receive a call if the line was tied up by another person on the party line. If anyone in another home was on the phone you could listen in on their conversation. Of course this was the bane of courting people or anyone who did not want their conversation heard by other people. If they thought they heard you pick up to see if the line was available and not politely hang back up, you could be called out on it, “HANG UP”. For those who were nosy or bored, listening in one other people’s conversations was a favorite pastime. This was called “rubbering.”

Telephone companies used manual telephone switchboards, and switchboard operators connected calls by inserting a pair of phone plugs into the appropriate jacks. The role of the switchboard operator was important because they were responsible for connecting callers with the correct party and ensuring that calls were completed correctly. They also provided assistance with making long-distance calls, directory assistance, and other services related to the use of the telephone network. “Central” (the operators), especially before the days of radio, supplied all kinds of information, such as the time, world news, and the communities newest babies’ arrival. Operators were not to listen in but they did. They knew if the doctor was in or away at a call, often sent help to a family with an illness and generally helped the people they served. General rings (one long ring) could be sent out to make announcements such as whose home was on fire so as to come and help fight fire, who had passed away and when the funeral was being held and so on.

If you wanted to call a person that was not on your line you had to crank one long ring. This would connect you to Central and an operator. You had to tell her the number or name and she would get you connected. Long distance calls were very expensive and rarely occurred. When they did happen the clock was carefully watched as the calls were expensive for most people.

People would exchange the latest news, the latest gossip and even their favourite recipes over the phone. From the era of party lines comes today’s recipes. From 1954, “The Evening Branch of the St. James Women’s Auxiliary Cookbook” comes these little gems.

Many businesses of the day had sponsorship advertisements in the cookbook with their phone numbers. Examples are: Rey’s Drycleaners and Fur Storage, phone 86; Wilma Rose’s Elite Beauty Salon phone 459; E. Justin Hipwell, Manufacturers of Hips Flavored Syrup phone 423; Billy Toy’s restaurant, Neepawa’s most modern restaurant, the Royal Café and Banquet Room phone 87 and F.S. Burgess, owner of Sunnyside Meat and Groceries, advertised “Smiling Service”, phone 10.

Meat Roll

Take a can of Prem, Spork or any of these kinds of canned meats. Put through the food chopper. Mix with ground meat: 1/2 tsp. dry mustard and 1 egg.

Make a rich biscuit dough, roll out and spread meat mixture on it. Then roll up like a jelly roll. Bake in a moderate oven and serve with the following cheese sauce:

2 Tbsp. butter

2 Tbsp. flour

1 cup milk 1/2 tsp. salt

few grains of pepper 1/2 cup grated cheese

Melt butter, blend in flour, gradually add milk, stirring until thick, add salt, pepper and the cheese. Nice supper dish. –Mrs. C.M. Cooney

Apple Alexandria Salad

3 large tart apples

1 orange

2 medium sized carrots

1 medium sized Spanish onion salt and pepper mayonnaise

Dice apples and oranges. Slice carrots thinly or grate them and also the onion. Sprinkle with salt. Dress with mayonnaise. Serve on lettuce. –Mrs. E.H. Drayson

Lenten Seafood Special

1 6 1/2- oz. can tuna

1 7-oz. can shrimp

1/2 cup chopped green pepper

1 cup finely chopped celery

1 tsp. finely chopped onion

1 tsp. dry mustard

1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

½ tsp. salt

Beautiful Plains School Division approves its 2024-2025 budget

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The board of trustees for the Beautiful Plains School Division has approved the 2024-2025 budget. In total, $28,814,400 in operating expenses has been agreed upon for the next academic year. This amount is a year-overyear budget increase of around $2,256,400, or roughly 8.5 per cent ($28,814,400 in 2024-25; vs. $26,558,000 in 2023-24).

A portion of the new spending is going towards the cost increases for all staff, as well as the addition of full-time equivalent (FTE) staff to support the division’s rapid growth. Since 2021, the number of students in Beautiful Plains has risen from 1,973 to 2,069. That number is expected to increase even further to 2,318 in the next academic year.

As for the budget’s affect on the average property owner, this will be seen in their education property taxes as an increase of a little over five per cent. The numeral example of this would be an extra $23 in taxes for every $100,000 of assessed property value.

The budget for the Beautiful Plains School Division is funded 62.9 per cent through

provincial funding and 34.2 per cent through local funding. The other 2.9 per cent is raised thought tax grants and other revenues.

Beautiful Plains School Division has 14 schools within the district, with its major centres are Carberry, Neepawa, Brookdale and Eden. It has approximately 300 staff members and 2,260 plus students.

1/8 tsp. pepper

1 cup salad dressing

1 cup soft bread crumbs

2 Tbsp. melted butter

Combine tuna, shrimp, pepper, celery, onion, mustard Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and salad dressing. Toss until well blended. Place in four individual sea food shells or ramekins. Sprinkle with the crumbs which have been tossed in the butter, bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Arrange on a large serving platter and garnish with lemon wedges and parsley. –Mrs. M O’Day

Orange cake

1 orange

1 cup raisins Put through the chopper

1/2 cup butter

1 cup brown sugar

1 egg

3/4 cup milk

1 tsp. soda

Add oranges and raisins last. Bake 40 minutes at 350 degrees. –Mrs. H. Thompson

2 cups flour

Pinch of salt

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Rural Outlook

Armed robbery at Hwy.16 and 10 rest stop

RCMP take suspects into custody, seize firearms

Unsavoury activity got a bright and early start last week. Manitoba Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) report that Spruce Plains RCMP received word of an armed robbery at a rest stop on Highway 16 and Highway 10 on Mar. 14, at approximately 5:30 a.m.

The report states that there were four individuals involved in this incident. These suspects, while at the Highway 16 and 10 rest stop, stole a truck at gunpoint. After securing the truck, the individuals fled westward.

Shortly after this incident, Yellowhead RCMP received report of four suspicious people in Strathclair. Officers attended the community immediately and three of the suspects were taken into custody, with the fourth escaping on foot. This fourth individual was believed to be armed.

Manitoba RCMP states that cautionary measures were taken at this time, putting the Strathclair Community School in a “hold and secure”– an emergency procedure that is intended to protect occupants of a building from a violent threat in close proximity to it, but not directly targeting it.

A large police presence was in the Strathclair community looking for the suspect. As part of this presence, the RCMP Emergency Response Team was called out and RCMP Police Dog Services were on the scene to assist.

Strathclair Drama: Shrek

Submitted

The cast and crew are busy working on the 40th production for the Strathclair Drama Club. This year’s play is none other than Shrek the Musical, a fairytale story that turns fairytales on their heads! It is the perfect show to celebrate such a milestone because it has a little bit of everything: touching moments, beautiful songs, and of course lots of laughs – it even has a 19-foot dragon and she is something!

ing, and cheering and you will more than likely leave the theatre humming!

The escaped suspect was tracked a short time later by Police Service Dog (PSD) Marook. The suspect was found hiding inside a vehicle in the community of Strathclair and taken into custody. PSD Marook also located two firearms, which have been recovered by the RCMP.

As of the report made on Mar. 14, the four suspects remain in custody. The investigation into this criminal activity continues

and police are seeking further information related to the incident. Specifically, if anyone encountered the four suspects, they are asked to either call Spruce Plains RCMP via 204-476-7340, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

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Shrek the Musical tells the story of Shrek, an ogre, played by Stan Runions, who sees the world as mean and cruel, so he keeps to himself in his little swamp. When the evil Lord Farquaad, played by Randy Collen, banishes all storybook characters to Shrek’s swamp, Shrek must do something about it. Saving his swamp becomes his mission and along the way he meets a talking donkey, played by Eric Menzies, and the beautiful princess Fiona, played by Ashton LeFave, who has a big secret. The journey Shrek takes is more than saving his home from the world, it might just help Shrek find his place in the world! Returning to the stage to celebrate our 40th production is Lisa Vasconselos, who is the voice of the dragon. While watching this production, you’ll find yourself laughing, gasping, cry-

The cast of around fifty people play everything from a baby bear to a regiment guard and they have been diligently working to put on a great show that is sure to entertain you. Whether you’ve never missed a show or have just recently found out about our drama club, we hope you’ll be able to attend. Production week at The Bend Theatre begins Apr. 22 and continues until Apr. 27. The show runs Monday to Friday with a 7:30 p.m. show and new this year, a Saturday afternoon matinee at 2:00 p.m. For more information, make sure you follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Strathclairdramaclub).

Tickets go on sale for the public on Mar. 23– by phone only from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Numbers to call: 204-365-2436, 204365-2766, 204-365-7246, 204-210-0119.

The club also has plans to celebrate forty shows this summer with a social evening on July 6th. Further details will be released closer to the date and the planning committee and board of directors hopes anyone who has been involved - cast, crew, and audience members will consider joining us in the celebration!

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MANITOBA RCMP Marook, the Police Service Dog who helped locate a suspect who had fled during the incidents that occurred on Mar. 14.

Hayward makes history at Mixed Provincials in Neepawa

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Carman’s Shaela Hayward made Manitoba curling history as third for Ryan Wiebe’s Fort Rouge team when they won the Chicken Chef Mixed last weekend in Neepawa.

Hayward became the first person in Manitoba’s long curling history to win three Manitoba championships in the same curling season! Earlier, she had skipped her teams to the Manitoba U-18 Women’s and U-21 Women’s titles.

The young Carman curler added to this year’s championships total by winning Curling Canada’s U-18 Championship and she can add to the total again when she competes in the U-21 Nationals, March 24-31, in Fort McMurray.

Team Wiebe (Shaela Hayward, Ty Dilello, Jennifer Clark-Rouire) had a 6W-2L record in the Neepawa event. They lost “A” and “B” qualifiers to former champions Braden Calvert (Carberry) and Sean Grassie (Deer Lodge)

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respectively. They won their “C” qualifier with a win over Michael Siwicki (Granite) to advance to the Page Playoff 3-4 game.

In the playoff round they had a 7-3 win over Kevin Paramor (Arden) and then defeated Grassie 6-3 in the semi-final and Calvert 4-3 in the final.

The Fort Rouge team will represent Manitoba at the Canadian Mixed in November of 2024.

Prior to winning her third championship of the season, Hayward had been one of only 20 Manitoba curlers to have won a pair of titles in a single season. The first to accomplish the feat was Lloyd Gunnlaugson who won the Men’s and Seniors Men’s in 1983. Most recent to do it was Rylan Campbell who won this year’s U-20 Mixed Doubles after earlier winning the U-18 Men’s.

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Team Wiebe of the Carman Curling Club won the 2024 Chicken Chef Mixed Curling Provincial Championship in Neepawa. The team consists of (from left to right) Ryan Wiebe (Fourth), Shaela Hayward (Third), Ty Dilello (Second) and Jennifer Clark-Rouire (Lead).

PICTURE ON LEFT BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Picture on left: The Neepawa Curling Club was represented by Heather Delaquis (Lead), Kyle Csversko (Second), Michelle Jakubowski (Third), Paul Robertson (Fourth) and Dalyse Robertson.

Aspring break tradition for over 115 years, the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair (RMWF) has made its return to Brandon and the Keystone Centre.

This pinnacle event is held annually during March spring break and is one of Western Canada’s largest agricultural events and the largest annual event to be held in Brandon.

Royal Manitoba Winter Fair:

The RMWF is one of only two fairs in Canada to receive Royal designation from Queen Elizabeth II and has been recognized as one of the Top 100 events in North America, receiving numerous awards from the tourism industry.

At the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, you can expect to see world-class show jumping, heavy horse competitions, livestock sales and displays, a quality hands-on agricultural education program , exceptional live entertainers, over 300 commercial and agricultural exhibits, and much more!

Farmers’ Advocate

Canadian cattle numbers decline

By Shawn Cabak

On Jan. 1, 2024, Canadian cattle, hog and sheep inventories were down compared to last year. The Canadian cattle herd fell to the lowest level since 1989. Canadian hog inventories fell for the second consecutive year and Canadian sheep inventories declined for the first time since 2020.

Canadian farmers held11.1 million cattle and calves on their farms on Jan.1, down 2.1 per cent from the same date the previous year. However, in 2022, average carcass weights of cattle increased 18 per cent compared with 1999, helping offset any decline in beef production over that period.

Canadian cattle producers retained less breeding stock, with year-over-year decreases observed in all breeding stock categories.

Producers held fewer feeder heifers (-0.7 per cent), steers (-0.2 per cent) and calves

(-3.0 per cent) compared with Jan. 1, 2023. Beef cows were down 2.4 per cent at 3.46 million head with the west down two per cent and the east down five per cent. In Manitoba total cattle inventories declined 2.1 per cent.

After steadily declining from 1961 through 2009, dairy cows have been relatively stable since 2010 ranging between 943-979,000 head. Beef from dairy sources (cull cows, veal, and finished to full weight) represented 21 per cent of total beef production in 2023 and has ranged between 20-22 percent since 2020.

2024 Canadian cropping intentions

According to Statistics Canada, Canadian farmers expect to plant more wheat, grain corn, oats, lentils and dry peas in 2024, while area seeded to canola, soybeans and barley is anticipated to decrease compared with 2023.

At the national level, farmers anticipate planting 27 million acres of wheat in 2024, up slightly from 2023. Spring wheat area is expected to decrease 1.2 percent to 19.2 million acres, while area seeded to winter wheat will drop 3.6 per cent. Manitoba farmers anticipate planting 3.3 million acres of wheat, down 0.6 per cent.

Canola area is expected to decrease 3.1 per cent from 2023 to 21.4 million acres in 2024, roughly in line with the five-year average. In Manitoba, farmers expect seeded area of canola to rise 2.4 per cent to 3.2 million acres. Nationally, farmers anticipate planting 5.6 million acres of soybeans in 2024, down 0.9 per cent from 2023. Manitoba producers expect to plant fewer acres of soybeans, falling 7.2 per cent to 1.5 million acres.

Barley and oats

Nationwide, barley acre-

age is expected to fall 2.5 per cent to 7.1 million acres in 2024, possibly because of lower exports and strong competition from other crops. Barley area is expected to decrease in Manitoba 4.5 per cent to 395,900 acres. Oat area is expected to rise 21.6 per cent to 3.1 million acres, because of low oat stocks.

At the national level, farmers expect to plant 3.9 million acres of corn for grain in 2024, up 1.6 per cent. For the second year in a row, producers in Manitoba reported an increase in expected area of corn for grain, rising 5.8 per cent in 2024 to 585,800 acres. Farmers across Canada expect to plant more acres of dry peas in 2024, with area anticipated to rise 2.4 per cent to 3.1 million acres compared with 2023.

For more information contact the Manitoba Agriculture office in Portage at 204-239-3353 or shawn.cabak@gov.mb.ca

Central Assinioine Watershed District provides programming overview

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Watershed Districts play an important role in both conservation and agriculture. That’s why the Central Assiniboine Watershed District (CAWD), which services Carberry and area, was out and about providing introductions to its current programming earlier this month. Watershed districts collaborate with the agricultural sector to improve and conserve environment and habitats by providing incentives to encourage stewardship practices.

“There are lots and lots of benefits to having a watershed district and conservation district,” said district GROW/PWCP coordinator Haily Gardham. “Mainly, it helps keep the land to its natural [state]– or more natural than it’s kind of erring to.”

Gardham explained further, stating, “I find sometimes we’re having a lot of farms getting no shelter belts and tilling everything up– so we’re seeing a lot of erosion and all that happening. A lot of our new practices that we’re helping try to fund kind of help eliminate that… So it’s kind of pulling us back a bit and doing what’s best for our land.”

Programs of four different types were presented and discussed by Gardham. These were in-house Central Assiniboine Watershed District (CAWD) programming, Growing outcomes in Watersheds (GROW) programs, the Prairie Watershed and Climate Program (PWCP) and Resilient Agriculture Landscape Program (RALP) initiatives.

Variety is key

The programs and initiatives cover a wide variety of projects and practices, such as tree planting, rotational grazing, well capping, well shock chlorination, water retention, conservation of class one (ephemeral) and two (temporary) wetlands–as outlined by the Stewart

& Kantrud Classification System; the creation of shelter belts, nitrogen management, integration of trees and grazing livestock on the same land, soil testing, a beaver leveller service and more.

“The beaver leveller is a ‘beaver deceiver’,” said Gardham. “It stops beavers from plugging up the culvert and keeps the water levels towards what they are supposed to be.”

When it comes to planting trees and creating shelter belts, Gardham noted that diversity in species is important for a variety of reasons. Firstly, depending on the varieties of foliage selected, these areas can be beneficial to pollinators. Another benefit comes from height variance.

“Lots of times if you grow, say, an evergreen and a saskatoon, they [create height variation], which helps with snow capture and wind. I’m fond of pollinators, so I like to try to make it more diverse and flowery. But it’s mainly the snow and wind capture and the

protection of each other’s trees,” said Gardham. “I would recommend a three row shelterbelt– so you’d put one tall– an evergreen or a poplar– and then you’d go to a smaller tree like a cardigan, and then another smaller shrub. But it’s whatever best suits your farm.”

A natural pest

Although it doesn’t have its own outlined program, Gardham noted that area farmers, via RALP, can also get assistance with a particular pest… leafy spurge. Leafy spurge is an invasive species originating from central and southern Europe. It first came to North America in the 19th century, appearing in Alberta in 1933 and Saskatchewan soon after before spreading further. In addition to being invasive, it is also classed as a noxious weed under the Weed Control Act.

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plant is able to overtake prairie and field vegetation by shading and absorbing the available water and nutrients, as well as releasing toxins that prevent nearby plant growth. Leafy

spurge is also an irritant to most livestock and can cause severe skin rashes or irritation in humans.

“There’s no blanket application or example of how this [leafy spurge as -

sistance] is going to look, but if you do have leafy spurge, give us a call. We can hopefully guide you onto the right path,” said Gardham.

Farmers should also be aware that, while GROW or other programs from within the CAWD office do not have application deadlines, there are busy seasons for certain programming. As well, PWCP, which is a federally funded programs service, does have application deadlines. PWCP program applications for 2024 open this April and will be due by March of next year.

To learn more about the available programs, view Gardham’s full presentation on NACTV or visit the CAWD website at centralassiniboinewd.ca. The CAWD office can also be reached by phone via 877535-2139.

This plant is particularly troublesome, as its seeds can remain dormant in the soil for approximately eight years. But that’s not all. This

CENTRAL ASSINIBOINE WATERSHED DISTRICT

and conservation go hand in hand.

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Game results

Friday, Mar 15

Steinbach 4-0 Neepawa

First Period

16:41 STN B. Berg (11)

ASST: J. Kostiuk (20), S. Noad (16) Second Period

Third Period

15:07 STN T. Sauder (21)

ASST: L. Doyle (20), J. Kostiuk (21)

18:18 STN L. Chambers (23)

ASST: D. Cote (33)

19:15 STN B. Funk (21)

ASST: K. Mullen (30), J. Fuchs (15)

STN 1 0 3 5 0/2

Goaltender

NPA KC Couckuyt - (L) 44/46 saves

STN C. Plowman - (W) 24/24 saves

Attendance: 525 - HyLife Centre

Saturday, Mar 16

Neepawa 5-1 Portage

First Period

19:19 NPA J. Baird (4)

ASST K. Weisgarber (15), M. Hartley (15)

Second Period

02:17 POR J. Ballos (1)

ASST A. De Leon (22), G. Laflamme (32)

11:38 NPA C. Alexander (7)

ASST: T. Tychonick (23)

12:26 NPA H. Stocks (22)

ASST: Unassisted

Third Period

02:13 NPA C. Kasprick (18)

ASST H. Stocks (24), J. Larkins (10)

13:21 NPA E. Poirier (8)

ASST: B. Quinn-Lagria (5), C. Thompson (23)

Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP

NPA 1 2 2 5 0/5

POR 0 1 0 1 0/4

Goaltender

NPA M. Lobreau - (W) 19/20 saves

POR J. Catellier - (L) 19/24 saves

Attendance: 1,121 - Stride Place

Neepawa Titans are playoff bound! Will face Virden Oil Capitals in MJHL first

round series

Sunday, Mar 17

OCN 4-2 Neepawa

First Period No scoring

Second Period

02:33

ASST S. Zagari (38), S. Hamming (41)

05:36 NPA J. Kohut (1)

ASST: C. Thompson (24), H. Stocks (25)

06:26 OCN R. See (23) PP

ASST: G. Ayotte (10), S. Hamming (42)

09:39 OCN G. Ayotte (13) PP

ASST: S. Hamming (43), R. See (22)

19:00 OCN J. Maloney (1)

ASST: A. Gallagher (6)

19:17 NPA M. Hartley (15)

ASST: L. Paquette (12), K. Skrupa (4)

MJHL Player stats

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

A six year post-season drought has come to an end for the Neepawa Titans, with the club securing the fourth and final playoff spot in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League’s West Division.

The Titans closed out the regular season with a 28-291 record and 57 points in the standings. Those 28 wins on the year are the most any Neepawa MJHL club has been able to accumulate since the 2009-2010 season. It’s also the most regular season points put together in nearly a generation.

The last time Neepawa made the playoffs was in 2016-2017, where they faced the Steinbach Pistons in the first round, eventually falling to that year’s top seeded team 4-games-to-2. This year’s return to the postseason will see Neepawa versus the Virden Oil Capitals (40-12-3-3. 86 points)

A soft spot for Neepawa

As for this year’s results, Titans head coach and general manager Ken Pearson said it means a lot to him to be a part of this return to the playoffs. He did add, however, it’s not only his accomplishment to be happy about.

“While I left Neepawa in 1996 to pursue coaching opportunities, I’ve always had a soft spot for the franchise. I wanted this community to have success. To have been able to come back and play a small part in this, it’s something I’m proud of, but it’s not just me, though. The board of directors, the volunteers, the coaches, trainers and all the scouts and support staff, were committed to the plan. And all gave of themselves, and that’s a big reason why we made progress over the years, and why we’re where we are right now,” noted Pearson. “But, when it comes down to it, it has to be the players. They’re from all across Canada and the United States, but they’ve treated Neepawa like their own home. They’ve been playing for this community, especially in the last month, the last dozen or so games,

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just pushing for a place in the playoffs.”

Pearson added that after the season ending injury to team captain Cody Gudnason, back in February, the players were, initially, stunned. He noted, however, that as opposed to deflating the locker room for the rest of the regular season, it motivated them to win for their fallen leader.

On to Virden

The next challenge for Neepawa will be a difficult opponent in the Virden Oil Capitals. In their six games against one another this season, the pair of teams split their series three wins apiece.

Pearson said the Oil Caps are always a well-prepared team, with a lot of talent on all four lines. He said

while the Titans’ roster does match up well, it’ll all come down to playing smart, disciplined hockey.

Game one of this bestof-seven series will be in Virden on Friday, Mar. 22. The second game will be in Neepawa at the Yellowhead Centre on Sunday, Mar. 24. Start time is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.

PHOTO BY JOEL ASSELTINE

Neepawa’s Mason Hartley (#14) advances the puck into the OCN zone, during the Titans final regular season home game on Sunday, Mar. 17. Neepawa will return to the

Centre this weekend for their first round playoff series against the Virden Oil Capitals.

Ladies’ High Single & Triple: Elsie Slimmon 204 & 525. Men’s High Single: Calvin Goetz 228. Men’s High Triple: Len Pritchard 551. Other Scores

Note: Calvin Goetz 170; Eleanor Scott 169; Heather Lewis 167; Vivian Oswald 192, 151, 163; Darrell Gabler 155,

151; Elsie Slimmon 154, 167; Judy Gabler 150,

Carole LeBoutillier 185, 162, 163; Muriel Porada 169; Len Pritchard 206, 187, 158.

NACI Tigers battling Vincent Massey in WHSHL Championship

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The two best teams in the Westman High School Hockey League (WHSHL) are proving exactly how above and beyond they actually were compared to the rest of the league this season.

The Neepawa Tigers and Vincent Massey Vikings have each played games in the final that made them appear to be the greatest show on ice.

For the Tigers, this near perfect performance turned into a 9-1 win, in the opening game of their best-of-three final.

Neepawa jumped out to a huge lead, right off the bat, on Saturday, Mar. 16, scoring five goals in the first period. Tarek Lapointe opened it up just 48 seconds into the period, with his third of the playoffs. Lincoln Murray followed up close to the mid-way point of the period, on a power-play. Tyler Cook, Brody Pollock and a second on the night for Lapointe would follow before the first intermission. Shots on goal from that period were a lopsided 30-12 in favour of the Tigers.

The Neepawa Tigers dominated in game one of the WHSHL final on Saturday, Mar. 16, winning 9-1. It would be the exact opposite the very next day in Brandon, as the Vincent Massey Vikings replied with a 7-2 victory. The third and deciding game of this best-of-three series was played on Wednesday, Mar. 20 in Neepawa, just after the Banner & Press publication deadline. Picture and details from that game will appear in the Mar. 29 edition of the newspaper.

The second period saw Vincent Massey push back, outshooting Neepawa 15-12. The Tigers, however, scored two more goals on their chances, making it 7-0 after 40 minutes. Cohen Kulbacki and Ian Foster were credited with those goals.

Then in the third period, Cohen and Pollock each scored their second goals of the game, while the Vikings only answered back with one, to make it a 9-1 final score.

Total shots on goal for the game were 58-33, in favour of the Neepawa Tigers.

Much different results in Game 2

The next afternoon, these two teams were in Brandon for game two. This matchup would have a much different results, as Vincent Massey answered with a 7-2 win.

Once again in this game, Neepawa started off quick, registering 22 shots in the first period, compared to the Vikings 8. It was Vincent Massey with the lone goal, however, after that initial 20 minutes.

For the second, the Vikings would add two more before Cohen Kulbacki replied with a short-handed score, making it 3-1. Vincent Massey added another, followed by Kulbacki collecting his second goal of the period with just one-second left before the intermission.

In the last 20 minutes of action, it was all Vikings, as they scored a trio of times, to make it a 7-2 final score. Shots on goal were 50 to 32 for Neepawa.

Game three of the final was played on Wednesday, Mar. 20 at the Yellowhead Centre in Neepawa. Details on the deciding showdown will appear in the next issue of the Banner & Press, set for publication on Friday, Mar. 29.

Neepawa Figure Skating Club close out season in style

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

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Obituary

Pearl Mae Drysdale

May 2, 1930 – February 27, 2024

Pearl Drysdale passed away peacefully at the Carewest Garrison Green care home in Calgary AB on February 27, 2024 at the age of 93.

She leaves behind her 3 daughters…Shirley Willerton, Tannis Drysdale, Cynthia Nahnybida(Gordon)…her 3 grandchildren Karla Sawchuk(Leonard), Kallan Briese(Kendell), Matthew Davidson(Shannon)…her 3 great-grandchildren Taylor, Karlee and Everett…as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband Stanley in 1998. Also predeceased by her parents and 3 brothers Jack, Dan, and Paul.

Pearl was born May 2, 1930 to Stephen and Mary Eros in Eden MB. At the age of 12 she moved with her family to Neepawa where she completed her education, graduated and acquired a job in the Bank. In 1947 she married Stan and moved to his family farm to start a new life until later when the decision was made to move back into the town of Neepawa. Here Pearl became involved with youth groups such as Brownies/Girl Guides and CGIT. She also joined the local Chapter of the Eastern Star. As a member of the United Church she would assist in the office, as well with various events and activities and joined the Sunday Choir. Her passion was music and singing and she was blessed with such a lovely soprano voice.

After moving to Calgary AB in 1988, Pearl continued to share her gift of song by joining the Westside Singers (senior choir) and the Westside Seniors group. She was now an active member of the Scarboro United Church. She joined the Good Companions 55 + Club where she contributed many volunteer hours knitting to provide blankets to a local charity. Pearl loved to be around other people and had many friends. She will be lovingly missed.

To honor her wishes, she has been cremated and a private graveside ceremony and interment will take place at a later date in Neepawa, MB. Donations can be made to your local Alzheimer’s & Dementia association.

Phyllis Harburn

Our Mom, Phyllis Harburn, went to catch up with Dad (Foster) on March 14, 2024.

At 93 years old the doctors had been telling her for some time that her parts were getting pretty worn out and tired, so her quiet passing was not unexpected.

Memories of Mom have been left in good hands — her son, Leslie (Marg) and daughters, Dale (Don), Rhonda (Rod), Joyce (Paul), 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren will forever treasure them all.

Typical of the times, Moms life pivoted around the family farm at Brookdale where she was instrumental in keeping the chaos organized. Man, could that woman work! A gargantuan garden, huge yard, meals to the fields, parts runs, grain truck duty, 500 chickens — just a mindboggling number of hats selflessly worn with pride.

Our once bustling community kept Mom hopping at times as well. We remember her cooking on grand scales for countless U.C.W. catering forays — weddings, auction sales, bonspiels and the ever popular Fall Suppers to name some. A few phone calls, and the ball was rolling. Those were the days.

Mom honed many talents over her years. She was a knitter, a sewer, a quilter, and did quite a bit of upholstery and furniture refinishing. At an early age she learned to play the piano by ear and she played at many, many community dances with Doug Chisholm on violin.

Mom was happiest when the house was rollicking with the shenanigans of kids and grandkids. She liked nothing better than having company drop in for an Old Vienna or two in the evenings. Her warm, welcoming ease often drew younger sets of elbows to the kitchen table. On quite a few occasions, these gatherings morphed into full blown kitchen dances that lasted into the wee hours. Her laugh was easily recognized and rivaled only by the likes of her brother, Robert and Jim Christison. As adults, we often told Mom how fortunate we were to be raised under her her mindful watch. She modeled work ethic, conscience and boundaries. She let us learn from our mistakes and never lorded them over us. She was deeply interested in our lives but never interfered. And she gave the best damned hugs…

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Thank You

Thank you to the EMS, Dr. Cheasly and all of the nurses, healthcare aides and other staff for their exceptional care I received during my recent stay at the Neepawa Health Centre. You are all very hardworking and caring.

To my family who visited and brought me Tim's coffee! For the prayers, calls and enquires were truly appreciated. Kindest Regards, Bev Dinsdale-Blake

Coming Events

Computer classes at Minnedosa Adult Learning Centre start the week of April 8th. Contact: Val Gawel in Rm 2 Minnedosa Collegiate 74 Armitage Ave. 204-867-2519

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Crisis Pregnancy Centre Winnipeg: Need to talk? Call our free help line, 1-800-6650570 or contact our Westman office: 204-727-6161

Obituary

John “Robert” Kunzelman

John “Robert” Kunzelman Robert, a beloved man to many and pillar of his community, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 80 on March 4, 2024. His departure leaves a void that cannot be filled, but his legacy of love, faith, and hard work will continue to inspire all who knew him.

He was born in Tupper on April 26, 1943, where he grew to love farming and would eventually take over the family farm. As a young man he was incredibly athletic, he loved to run track & play baseball. He embodied the values of hard work, generosity and integrity at an early age and carried them throughout his years.

In 1968 he married the love of his life, Sharon, they went on to raise two children and continued to farm for many years. In these years, he was a proud member of the Maine-Anjou Association and enjoyed raising, breeding and showing his purebred stock. Robert held a deep love and appreciation for animals and enjoyed going for an afternoon drive to check fields and pastures with his family. They would retire on an acreage just south of Plumas where his great passion for farming transitioned into a love for gardening. Growing vast gardens and reaping a bountiful harvest to share with both family and community members was something that brought him great happiness. He proudly maintained his antique tractors, driving them in community parades. In later years, his loyal dog, Nella, brought him joy and companionship.

He leaves to mourn his loving wife of 56 years, Sharon, his two children Kelly & Sandra, grandchildren Nicole (Calvin), Michelle (Joe) & Cayden, siblings Phyllis (Peter) & Don (Tanya), nieces & nephews Daniel, Tasha (Scott & children), Alex (Jessica), Katrina (Josh). Also left to cherish his memory are his brothers & sisters-in-law Robert, Carol (Dan), Kathryn (Larry), Hugh (Valdine), Janice (John) along with their families, brother in law Bernie Wright as well as many more family members & friends.

Robert was predeceased by his parents, Rudolph & Katie, his parents-in-law, Wilfred & Susan, sister-in-law Allison, nephew Vince, & son-in-law Brian.

He will be remembered as a man of strong faith. Baptized & confirmed into Plumas Zion Lutheran Church, he remained a steadfast member, serving the Lord for the entirety of his life.

Rest in peace, dear Robert. Your memory will forever be cherished, and your spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew you. May you find eternal peace in the embrace of the land you loved so dearly.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that in honor of Robert’s lifelong commitment, donations be made to Plumas Zion Lutheran Church or the Volunteer Fire Department in Plumas.

Public Viewing will be held from 7-8pm on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Clarke’s Funeral Home in Gladstone. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the Plumas Zion Lutheran Church at 1pm with interment at Plumas Cemetery.

Clarke’s Funeral Home Gladstone/MacGregor in care of arrangements.

Notice

Alanon meetings currently being held at 342 Mountain Ave, Neepawa - Old Co-op Store. Tuesdays at 7 pm. Call 204-841-2192

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings currently being held at 342 Mountain Ave, Neepawa, Thursdays at 7 pm. Call 204841-0002

Arden Hall, cap. 255. Park, camping and sports facilities, rink, curling ice, kitchen and lounge. Call 204-368-2202

Minnedosa Handivan 204868-8164 Mon-Fri 9:00-3:30

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Obituary

Blain Morley Henderson

Blain Morley Henderson, born March 7, 1944 in Gladstone, Manitoba to Doris and Les Henderson of Franklin, Manitoba. He “slipped the surly bonds of earth” on March 9, 2024 surrounded by family. Known as Morley, and sometimes as Moe, he was raised on the farm outside of Franklin until the age of 18. He married Diane Preston of Shoal Lake in 1967 and they had two children, Kathleen and Jeff. Over the years he and his family lived in Neepawa, Gladstone, McGregor, Brandon, Roblin, The Pas, Boissevain, back to The Pas, Cormorant and then a return to Neepawa.

Morley was an avid pilot and aviation enthusiast. He received his private pilot’s license in 1961 through the Royal Canadian Air Cadet program and then used his first airplane in Roblin, Manitoba as part of a cropdusting business. He was active in Flying Clubs in Roblin, Boissevain and The Pas, and owned a hangar at the Boissevain airstrip, and the Grace Lake aerodrome. He could always be counted on to provide rides to anyone interested in a sight seeing tour. He donated hours and hours of his time with the Civil Air Search and Rescue (CASARA) organization, and volunteered as training officer for the Royal Canadian Air Cadets in The Pas and Killarney Squadrons.

Morley enjoyed the outdoors – camping, hunting, boating and fishing. One of his favourite places was the family cabin at Cormorant, Manitoba that he referred to as BC – Beautiful Cormorant. He was community minded and donated his time and efforts as a volunteer fire fighter in Roblin, The Pas and Boissevain, his contributions also included his efforts as a training officer.

Following a 30-year career with Manitoba Hydro he retired and started a second career, earning his commercial pilot’s license and instructor’s rating and trained aspiring pilots in The Pas. When he retired from that career, he went to work with his wife Diane in the H&R Block franchise in The Pas, Flin Flon and Snow Lake.

A dedicated family man, Morley was a joker, story teller and flirt. He fought back from a number of personal health setbacks and rarely let physical limitations get in the way of his determination to accomplish anything. Morley was fiercely protective of his family, particularly his wife Diane who is left to mourn along with Kathleen & Nichole, Jeffery & Brenda, Joana and Corwin, grandchildren Caitlin, Brin, Kyla, Grace and her partner Pascal, and great grandson River. Brother Lane and Claire, sister Leigh and Dave, brother-in-law Bill & Donna and sister-in-law Barb along with nieces and nephews.

An “It’s 5 o’clock somewhere” Celebration of Life was held on March 16, 2024 at 2 pm at the Frankin Community Hall, in Franklin, Manitoba.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Morley’s name to the #9 Neepawa Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron c/o Royal Canadian Legion #23, in person or by mail (Box 936, Neepawa MB, R0H 1H0) to aid in the purchase of a flight simulator for the Neepawa squadron.

White’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements. www.whitesfh.ca

Wanted

Looking for pasture for 30 or more cow/calf pairs. Phone 1-204-212-2393

Auctions

Meyers Auctions & Appraisals. Call Brad at 368-2333. www.meyersauctions.com

For Sale or Rent

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

For Rent

Apartment for rent. Bri-Mont apartments, 331 Mountain Avenue. Phone 204-8414419

For Rent

Senior+ Sublet Large 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apt, in 4-plex, Very roomy lots of storage. Call 431-759-4329

Two bedroom, one bathroom apartment at Stewart House in Minnedosa. The apartment is in a quiet 12-plex apartment block and is a 55+ building for a single or couple. The apartment includes AC, a plug-in parking stall, fridge, stove, in-buiding laundry, secure entrance into the building, storage room, deck and more. Rent is $1,060./month plus hydro. Water is included with the rent. No smokers or pets. A one-year lease is necessary and references required. For more information or to book a viewing call 204-826-2184.

Obituary

Dorothy Mildred Schneider

Dorothy Mildred Schneider was born on February 2, 1931 in Kelloe, Manitoba. She was the fourth of seven children born to Albert & Florence (nee Henton) Hammersley. She was predeceased by her siblings, Doreen Heinz, Joyce Kerntoph, Ernie Hammersley, Wynn Wacko & Art Hammersley. She leaves to mourn her youngest sister, Kay Haug. She was raised on the family farm in Birnie, Manitoba. Her sister, Joyce, tutored her at home until, at age 7, she was strong enough to walk the 2 miles to Orange Ridge School, then bicycling 3.5 miles to Glenholm School in summer & horse drawn van in winter for grade 10 & 11, completing Grade 12 at Neepawa Collegiate while boarding with her aunt & uncle, Maude & Bert Buchanan. Mildred taught on Permit at a school west of Rivers, MB called Daly Union School. She also worked at the store & Post Office in Edrans, MB earning money to attend Teachers College which she attended in 1951. She then taught at Firdale, MB followed by a position teaching Grade 2 in Neepawa, MB for 7 years. Over the years Mildred participated in curling & soft ball. She was also active in 4-H, Ladies Aid, Bible Study & Prayer group to name a few.

Mildred married Ralph Schneider on July 30, 1960. They lived & worked on the Schneider family farm at Edrans, MB. It was a mixed farm, including a dairy. Their daughter, Louise was born in 1964 & their son, Gordon, in 1966. In later years when they had retired from farming, Mildred returned to work as a teacher’s aid at Pine Creek Colony & Delta Colony Schools. Mildred always loved to garden and grew many things over the years, including the largest pumpkin, weighing in at 135.95 lbs! She also loved sewing and spent years making underwear and other crafts to sell at craft sales. They enjoyed traveling across Canada from coast to coast and as far North as Churchill, MB to see the polar bears. They even took a trip to California to see Mildred’s sisters. They also had a seasonal campsite at Rivers, MB & spent many hours fishing and visiting with their fellow campers.

Mildred & Ralph moved to the Lyons Estate in Carberry in 2015. Ralph passed away in October 2019. Mildred made the decision to move to Victoria Place in MacGregor, MB last year.

Mildred & Ralph were very proud of their family & enjoyed spending time with their grandchildren. Their daughter, Louise married John Boschman and raised 3 children: Matthew & Brittany Boschman & their children, Sophia, Jayden, Noah and Deacon; Randal Boschman & Jade Daigle; Tamara & Chad Bell & their daughter, Evelyn.

Their son, Gordon married Diane Burch and also raised 3 children: Andrew & Katelyn Schneider & their son, Calvin; Amy Schneider; Eric Schneider & Abby Olson. Mom was determined to get back on her feet even after a few falls, pushing herself to go for walks around the block. She also tackled some sewing projects this past year & she was sharp until the end.

She enjoyed a long weekend with family at Pelican Lake last summer & after worrying that she had been extra work for us, we couldn’t get her off the dock until after dark so she could catch one last fish!

A Celebration of Life was held on Friday, March 15 in the Carberry United Church.

White’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements. www. whitesfh.ca

Obituary

Evelyn Katherine Kuharski

Evelyn Katherine Kuharski of Neepawa, Manitoba passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Dauphin Personal Care Home at age 94 years.

Evelyn lived a good life experiencing what our great country had to offer. She lived in Neepawa, Williams Lake, Kootenays, Nanaimo, the Okanogan and back to Neepawa to complete her journey.

She was a loving mother, auntie, grandmother and great grandmother. She made sure things got done and nothing was left uncompleted. Her cooking and recipes from the old country will be a big loss. Her friends, family and Tony will all miss her dearly

She was predeceased by her husband and sons, Raymond Kuharski, Dennis Kuharski and Neil Kuharski.

She is survived by son Kevin Kuharski, daughter Lorraine Hunt (John), two grand children and 5 great grandchildren. Also surviving is her brother Ernie Speiss (Velma) and sister Valerie Speiss (Jim).

The funeral service was held Wednesday, March 13, 2024 St Dominics Catholic Church with Father Michael officiating. Interment followed in Neepawa Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Danny Speiss, Joey Speiss, Mike Speiss, Neil Dunbar, Chris Kulbacki and Trent Kasprick. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

www.myWestman.ca

Renegade Transport Ltd.

Is looking for a Class 1 driver Local loads only.

Super B experience Preferred. Drivers abstract required.

Please call Gordon 204-476-6716

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

invites applications for Ste. Rose School

Grade 7 Math, Science, English, Social Studies & Grade 8 Science

Full Time Term

Starting immediately - June 28, 2024

Applications close at noon on Thursday, March 28, 2024.

For more information Contact Rhonda Buchanan

Submit cover letter and resume to: rbuchanan@trsd.ca

or Rhonda Buchanan, Principal Ste. Rose School

Box 129, Ste. Rose, MB R0L 1S0

Phone 204-447-2088, Fax 204-447-2457

Turtle River welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request.

All applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted. Successful candidates must complete a Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry check

Notice

NOTICE OF DIRECTOR ELECTIONS ELECTRONIC VOTING AND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (the “AGM”)

MEMBERS OF ACCESS CREDIT UNION LIMITED (the “Credit Union”)

TO: ALL MEMBERS OF THE CREDIT UNION

VOTING FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

TAKE NOTICE THAT voting for the Board of Directors is open to all members who have a share at any Credit Union branch. Voting will be done by electronic ballot and will be tallied electronically by a third party provider. Voting will be open from 9:00 am CDT on Monday, the 8th day of April, 2024 until 5:00 pm CDT on Friday, the 12th of April, 2024. Members of the Credit Union are invited to vote online at www.accessvotes.ca. Each member may vote on a personal electronic device or should any member prefer, devices for the purpose of voting will be available at all branches of the Credit Union during operating hours.

VOTING FOR BYLAW CHANGES

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT Voting will take place during the AGM held on the 16th day of April, 2024 to consider the approval of the amendment of the Credit Union’s Bylaws. Instructions on registration, authentication, voting process, and technical support are available on our corporate website at www.accesscu.ca/AGM. Immediately preceding the meeting opening, and at the beginning of the meeting, members will be given instructions on how to ask questions during the meeting.

SUMMARY OF PROPOSED BYLAW CHANGES

The proposed Bylaw changes align the document with Credit Union Central of Manitoba’s model and includes several amendments, a summary of which can be viewed at www. accesscu.ca/AGM. The proposed amended and restated by-laws are available on request. At the meeting, a presentation will be made explaining the changes and their purpose. Members will have the opportunity to ask questions during the presentation, although not all questions may be answered if there is insufficient time. The Members will be asked to vote on the following motion: to approve the amended and restated by-laws as presented to the Members.

Each member may vote on a personal electronic device. Voting will end during the AGM and results will be shared.

RIGHT OF DISSENT

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT, under the provisions of Section 127 of The Credit Unions and Caisses Populaires Act, you have the right to dissent to the proposed amendment. If you wish to dissent, you must send a written objection to the amendment to the Credit Union at or before the meeting of Members referred to in this Notice.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The AGM of the members of the Credit Union will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. CDT via virtual means, for the following purposes:

1. 2023 Audited Financial Statements and Auditor’s Report

2. Board of Directors Report

3. Appointment of Auditors

4. Announcement of Member Rewards

5. Director Elections Voting Results

6. Bylaw Changes Voting and Results

All eligible members wishing to participate in the AGM are required to register online at www.accesscu.ca prior to April 16, 2024 at 4:00 P.M. CDT. Instructions for voting processes and how to ask questions will be displayed on the screen commencing at 6:45 p.m. CDT. These instructions will also be reviewed at the opening of the meeting.

More information can be found at: www.accesscu.ca.

DATED this 22nd day of March, 2024

ACCESS CREDIT UNION LIMITED

By Order of the Board of Directors

Help Wanted

DR.

GERARD MURRAY OPTOMETRIST

is now hiring a RECEPTIONIST/ASSISTANT

Please send resumes to: Box 1750 Neepawa, R0J1H0 or email to: gm@nvoptical.ca

SERVICE TECHNICIANSMALL ENGINE AND LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT

We are looking for full-time service technician to start in April.

Duties include:

Perform basic diagnostics and determine what adjustments and repairs are needed.

Perform all service repairs and maintenance as required on lawn and garden equipment.

Set up and pre-delivery inspection of new lawn and garden equipment.

Required Skills:

Be mechanically inclined and apply that understanding in ways of inspection, troubleshoot and problem solve. Experience is an asset though willing to train. Good customer service and interpersonal skills. Work well with team members.

The wage is dependent on qualifications and experience. Driver’s license is a must.

If you have the skills, the positive attitude and are ready to learn, apply today! Resumes can be dropped off at our location at 21 Armitage Ave in Minnedosa or email fsrepair@mts.net

Notice

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

FINANCIAL PLAN 2024

Public Notice is hereby given pursuant to subsection 162(2) of The Municipal Act that the Council of the Town of Neepawa intends to present its Financial Plan for the fiscal year 2024 at a public hearing: April 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

Council Chambers

275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa

Copies of the Financial Plan and additional information can be viewed online at neepawa.ca under Notices or at the office 275 Hamilton Street during regular office hours (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).

Dated this 22th day of March, 2024.

Colleen Synchyshyn, C.M.M.A.

Chief Administrative Officer

Town of Neepawa

Municipality of Glenella - Lansdowne PUBLIC NOTICE

Regarding the 2024 Financial Plan

Public Notice is hereby given pursuant to subsection 162(2) of The Municipal Act, that the council of the Municipality of Glenella - Lansdowne intends to present its proposed 2024 financial plan for the municipality. The public hearing will be held in the Glenella Community Hall, 100 Ray Street, in Glenella on the 11th day of April, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.

Council will hear any person who wishes to make representation, ask questions, or register an objection to the financial plan, as provided.

Copies of the proposed financial plan can be viewed online at www.glenella.ca

Questions and comments can also be directed to Wendy Wutzke, Chief Administrative Officer, or by email to rmofglen@inetlink.ca.

Dated this 15th day of March, A.D. 2024

Wendy Wutzke, BSc, CMMA

Chief Administrative Officer

Municipality of Glenella - Lansdowne

Austin Community Centre is accepting TENDERS for the following:

Austin Hall Caretaker

Tenders will be received no later than midnight April 8, 2024

Tenders can be mailed to:

Austin Community Centre, Box 105, Austin MB R0H 0C0

Interested parties can call Jon 204-871-4892 for further information

FOODS

Industrial Butcher (NOC 94141)

Why join our team?

HyLife is a global leader in food processing, with a vision to be the best food company in the world. To achieve this, we are currently expanding our team and have exciting career opportunities at 623 Main St. Neepawa, MB. We are actively seeking to fill 25 positions.

The current starting wage is $16.45/hour with incremental increases to $24.60/hour based on tenure as per our Collective Agreement

Quick Facts:

• Culturally diverse – employ people from all over the world

Fully integrated facility –Feed Mills, Barns, Transportation, and Production Plant

• 2500+ employees worldwide

• We Care about our employees, communities, customers, animals, and our environment

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Wage

• Vacation: 10 working days of paid vacation as per our collective bargaining agreement

• Comprehensive Benefits package – health coverage, dental plan, vision care, long-term disability, and pension plan

• Permanent full-time employment (74-80 hours per bi-weekly)

• PM Shift Premium

• Full training, with genuine opportunities for career progression

• Employee Referral program - $500! Free parking Company events

• And more!!!!

Your duties may include:

Slaughter, eviscerate, and mark hogs for further processing;

• Debone edible parts and remove inedible organs for parts;

• Cut pork carcasses into primal cuts for further processing, cutting, or packaging for local, national, and international premium markets.

We are looking for people who are:

• Fit and capable of working in a physically demanding role

• Capable of repetitive manual tasks and standing for long periods of time

• Open to working in colder/warmer environments

• Minimum of one (1) to seven (7) months experience in meat cutting or slaughter or completed a program in Industrial Meat cutting

• Completion of Secondary school or equivalent experience

Able to effectively communicate in English

HyL ife is dedicated to promoting equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those who identify as a member of the following groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Older workers, Veterans, and Visible minorities.

Ways to apply:

Online at http://hylife.com/careers/ or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0. Fax to: 204.476.3791 | Email to: jobs@hylife.com

In Person at 623 Main ST. E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

For inquiries contact: Phone: 204.476.3393

HyLife has an accommodation process for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation during your employment because of a disability, please contact Jobs@hylife.com. An HR representative will be in touch with you as soon as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and our accommodation policy can be forwarded upon request.

Be a part of the HyLife experience

– your journey starts here!

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

Beautiful Plains Museum is seeking a

Full Time Summer Curator

No experience necessary. Starts May 6 to August 31. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Send resumes to beautifulplainsmuseum@gmail.com or phone 204-212-2723 for more information.

ROSE INC.

Is now accepting applications for the position of:

SUPPORT WORKER

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

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 is $18.75 with an increase following a successful 6-month probation period and benefit package included.

Interested Applicants are invited to apply to:

INC. Box 28, Ste Rose du Lac, MB R0L 1S0

Or Contact Program Manager - Diana White at 204-447-3224 EXT. 3

RedSeal(orequivalent)

Mechanic

We arecurrentlylooking forareliableand skilledmechanic to per form repairsandsafeties onautomotivetrucks,trailersand installationoftruckbeds.

Interestedcandidatesshouldsubmit theirresumeand coverletterdetailingtheir relevantexperienceto kaldecktrailers@gmail.com

Pleaseinclude TrailerMechanicApplicationinthesubjectline. Applicationswillbeaccepteduntilthepositionisfilled.

Bookkeeper

We are currently looking for a reliable and skilled bookkeeper to record and maintain our nancial records, transactions, including purchases, sales, receipts and payments.

The ideal candidate must have a strong background in bookkeeping, prior experience and or post secondary education in bookkeeping.

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience to kaldecktrailers@gmail.com

Please include Bookkeeper Application in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

NOTICES

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

URGENT PRESS RELEASES - Have a newsworthy

PROGRAM WORKER

DUTIES:

• Prepare / provide daily healthy breakfast items

• Prepare / provide three healthy hot lunch meals per week

• Purchase food/ grocery shopping within a budget provided

• Collect, coordinate, tabulate and organize orders from classrooms

• Organize, maintain and clean the kitchen and food preparation space

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Work cooperatively as a team member

• Have strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills

• Be able to work unsupervised

• Be physically capable of performing grocery shopping, food preparation and serving

• Have completed a Safe Food Handlers certificate or be willing to complete (Employer will pay for this if required)

• Provide an acceptable Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check

• Have a valid Class 5 drivers license and vehicle to use for work is preferred

• Experience with food preparation, handling and service is an asset

RATE OF PAY: $15.50 per hour (under review – may increase)

ASSIGNMENT: 15 hours per week

TERM: April - June 2024 (Potential to extend for the 2024-2025 school year)

SCHEDULE: TO BE Determined

Applications will be reviewed on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, and accepted until the position is filled.

Please submit a resume and cover letter naming references to:

Attention: Sarah Woychyshyn Administrative Assistant - Human Resources

Rolling River School Division Box 1170

Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0

Phone: (204) 867-2754 Ext 244

Fax: (204) 867-2037

Email: swoychyshyn@rrsd.mb.ca

Thank you to all applicants for their interest. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Rolling River School Division welcomes applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

NEEPAWA

Cooks &

item to announce? An exciting change in operations? Though we cannot guarantee publication, MCNA will get the information into the right hands for ONLY $35.00 + GST/HST. Call MCNA (204) 947-1691 for more information. See www.mcna.com under the “Types of Advertising” tab for more details.

SPRING HIRING? REGISTERING Spring Programs?

Having an AGM? Have your blanket classified ads seen in the 31 Member Newspapers which are seen in over 368,000+ homes in Manitoba. Now booking Winter and Spring advertising for 2024. Please Call THIS NEWSPAPER NOW to book, or call MCNA at (204) 9471691 for more details or to book ads. MCNA - Manitoba Community Newspapers Association. www.mcna.com

AGRICULTURE / FOR SALE

DeDell Corn Seed, non GMO, Grain & Silage varieties. Excellent drought tolerance rates. More palatable. Diversify your herbicide groups. Lower cost Manitoba farm dealer, 204-268-5224.

Auction ReVolution Trailers RVs

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• Spring Readiness

• Service & Repair

• Parts & Sales

• Renovated RV Sales

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Ranch Retirement Auction for Greg & Ruth Zamyrkut

ONLINE ONLY AUCTION

Saturday May 5th - 10:30am - Rorketon MB

FEDEROWICH FARMS RETIREMENT

ASHVILLE, MB • MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2024 • SOFT CLOSE AT 7:00 PM

From Ste Rose, MB- 17 miles N on PTH #276,Magnet Road 2¼ miles NE.Or From Rorketon, MB Corner on 276, 2 miles S, 1½

LARGE EQUIPMENT, VERY GOOD CONDITION

For detailed descriptions, pictures and on-line bidding, visit www.gartonsauction.com.

TRACTORS, VEHICLES: 2014 JD 8260R tractor, front-wheel assist, H480 loader, 2 buckets, 3pth stabilizer arms, monitor/autosteer, 2395 hrs; 2013 CaseIH Quad-Trac, ASF pro 700 monitor, autosteer, 4212 hrs; 2000 CaseIH MX120 tractor, loader, 2 buckets, 11,400 hrs; 1989 CaseIH 7120 Magnum 2wd tractor, 7554 hrs; 2005 Kenworth T8 semitractor, Cat C15 twin turbo, Eaton 15-speed transmission, 223,410 kms-saftied; 1993 Chevy Top Kick 3T 366efi engine, manual transmission, 180,492 kms; 1984 GMC 7000 3T single-axle truck, 15’ steel box, hoist, 350, manual transmission; FARM EQUIPMENT: 2012 JD S690 combine, auto steer, etc, 3458 engine hrs, 1988 separator hrs; 2017 MacDon FD75 35ft flex float header, 20,000 acres on header, new and original canvasses; centre augers, new knife bar, spare parts, etc; 2008 JD 612C corn header, new calmer rolls, brush chains, rubber flaps, etc; 2013 Lemkin 40’ high-speed tillage, new tires, 24 new spare bands,

– 350 Big Bear 4x4 quad • YAMAHA 350 Big Bear 4x4 • See full listing and pictures @ www.gartonsauction.com !!! Call Greg directly at (204) 732 -2213 for more information on the equipment

drills c/w SA/FA • Fertilizer fiberglass V tank • Inland 60’ field sprayer c/w 500 gal plastic tank • 27’ CCIL deep tiller c/w harrows “207” • 2000 NH 1441 14’ disk bine • NH688 rd baler • CCIL 9600 PT combine • 357 NH mix mill • 18’ 400 Versatile swather c/w plu reels • 6’ steel swath roller • WESTFIELD 7” X 36’ grain auger c/w HONDA 13hp motor • WESTFIELD W series 8” x41’ grain auger pto • 75bu 2 wheel hopper box trailer c/w hyd chute • YAMAHA 97-99 – 350 Big Bear 4x4 quad • YAMAHA 350 Big Bear 4x4 • See full listing and pictures @ www.gartonsauction.com !!! Call Greg directly at (204) 732 -2213 for more information on the equipment

BID NOW AT WWW.GARTONSAUCTION.COM

multiple disc/roller bearings, etc; 2019 Penta DB50 silage wagon, like new; 2015 Shulte Giant 2500 rock picker, hydraulic drive; variety of Brandt and Batco SP conveyor augers and 2004 REM grain vac.

price was $329,000. That 31 percent increase in a little less than four full years can be traced to a host of variables, not the least of which is the global COVID-19 pandemic, which officially earned that designation in early March 2020. But the rise in home prices is not as recent a phenomenon as some may think. In fact, data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis indicates the median home sales price rose by 576 percent between 1980 and the third quarter of 2023.

Major milestones reached for Ken Pearson, Hayden Stocks

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Ken Pearson won his 700th career junior ‘A’ hockey game, as a head coach on Saturday, Mar. 16, in a 4-1 victory over the Portage Terriers. Pearson has coached for Neepawa, Winkler and the Winnipeg Blues in the MJHL, as well as the Brooks Bandits in Alberta and Battleford Northstars in Saskatchewan.

As well, forward Hayden Stocks recently played his 100th game in the MJHL

In those 100 games, Stocks has accumulated exactly 100 points (53 goals - 47 assists).

Congratulations to both individuals on these impressive milestones.

& Press neepawa THE IMAGE & GRAPHICS COURTESY OF THE NEEPAWA TITANS

NOTICE OF STRIDE CREDIT UNION’S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS TO: ALL MEMBERS OF STRIDE CREDIT UNION

Take Notice that the Annual General Meeting of the Members of Stride Credit Union will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 7:00pm CDT via virtual means for the following purposes:

To approve the 2023 Financial Statements

To Appoint Auditors

To review results of Directors Elections

All eligible members wishing to participate in the General Meeting please visit stridecuagm.ca/2024 prior to 5pm CDT on April 5, 2024.

More information about the virtual General Meeting can be found at www.stridecu.ca.

Dated this 21 day of March 2024.

STRIDE CREDIT UNION

MLA