Neepawa Banner & Press - December 15, 2017

Friday, December 15, 2017 • Vol.122 No. 21 • Neepawa, Manitoba Plumas, Manitoba 204-386-2206 204-476-0700 tonnseeds@gmail.com

CourtSeeds From our family to yours,

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Banner & Press

neepawa

chris.kulbacki@plantpioneer.com 204-966-3245 or 204-476-6449

Plumas, MB courtseeds.ca

courtseeds@gmail.com 204 386-2354

AAC BRANDON WHEAT

t Outstanding Yields t MR tO FHB t excellent lOdging Resistance

FREE

within coverage area

OUT OF HELEN’S KITCHEN

Christmas recipes

Section B & C

Locally owned and operated

It’s the most wonderful time of the year

PHOTO BY JOHN DRINKWATER

The Choraliers conclude the Christmas in Song concert by singing “When A Child Is Born on Sunday, December 2 at the Yellowhead Hall. Additional photos can be seen on page 9.

29th Anniversary since...1988

Neepawa, MB

204-476-3636

• Samsung TVs on sale, 28 models to choose from, sizes 19” - 75” • QLED Televisions • Home Theatre Systems • Samsung Blu Rays • Entertainment Units/Stand

2 NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS

DECEMBER 15, 2017

St. Dominic’s CWL celebrates 40 years

Submitted Neepawa Banner & Press

On Friday, Dec. 1, the ladies of St. Dominic’s Catholic Women’s League (CWL), along with invited guests, celebrated 40 years as a council in Neepawa. Mass was celebrated by Fr. Mark Filips , Fr. Michael Wollbaum and Fr. Michael Sararimuthu who deliverd the homily.

A delicious ham dinner was served by Chris Robinson of “ Robin’s Nest “ in Carberry. After dinner, the Neepawa Choraliers provided an entertaining selection of songs.

Diocesan representative, Monika Bingham brought greetings and congratulations from the Diocesan Council.

Congratulations and blessings from Archbishop Richard Gagnon were read aloud. Current President Donna Huck and founding President Velda Bradley spoke about women inspired by the Spirit responding to God’s call both now and over the past 40 years. Father Mark, current Spiritual Advisor and Fr. Michael Wollbaum, Diocesan Spiritual Advisor congratulated the CWL and wished them luck in their future endeavors.

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Snow removal contracts signed

Representatives and supporters of the Neepawa St. Dominic’s Catholic Women’s League which recently celebrated their 40th anniversary.

Neepawa Town Council - Tuesday, Dec. 5

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

agreement were not released publicly.

The Town of Neepawa’s new snow removal contracts are signed, sealed and delivered. On Tuesday, Dec. 5, council approved the agreements with two local companies, P. Baker and Rob Smith and Son. The deals with those companies will result in the town being split into two snow removal sections, with Mountain Avenue serving as the mid-point. Pat Baker will clear snow from the west side of Neepawa, as well as Mountain Avenue itself, while the east side will be handled by Rob Smith and Son. Both contractors have been made aware by the administration of the contract’s snow removal expectations and schedule requirements. The hope for this arrangement is that using two companies to remove snow will ensure it’s done as quickly as possible.

As well, should one or the other be unable to fulfill the work on a particular day, the other could be a back-up.

During the discussions on the new deals, councillor Murray Parrott indicated that he was pleased to see this plan moving forward, as it has been a suggestion for many years. He added that it’s nice to see the snow removal will be done this way. Councillor Darryl Gerrard echoed similar remarks, adding that he was receiving compliments from within the community of the improved snow removal this year. The financial details on the

New speed zones Neepawa has new speed limits near school zones.

In 2013, the provincial government changed its regulations and allowed municipalities to set their own speed limits around schools.

Council approved the installation of a 30 km/h speed limit near Hazel M. Wellington School and Neepawa Area Collegiate.

New signage will be put in place near the schools, clearly marking where the limits will be implemented.

Those revisions to the speed limit will then be effective early in the new year.

Mayor’s report Mayor Adrian de Groot thanked the public for their support in relation to the CP Rail Holiday Train on Sunday, Dec. 3, reporting that initial attendance estimates are well over 1,500 people.

De Groot also added that the response from CP Rail officials was also very positive, as they were ‘overwhelmed’ by the numbers, and encouraged the town to put in an application for 2019, when the train would once again travel along a route that passes through the community.

Misc.

Neepawa’s north end water project into the RM of Rosedale is ’99 per cent complete’. It recently went through water and pressure tests, which it passed.

The town can now move ahead on the installation

of internal plumbing for four private properties in the area who selected the option of having access to the system.

A new accessibility plan has been approved. The need for such a contract is due to the mandate from the province for all municipalities to upgrade their accessibility standards in five key areas: customer service, employment, information/communication, built environment (structures) and transportation.

The mandate for this is to be phased in across the province by 2023.

As part of the process, a public forum was held in Neepawa on Nov. 20, to layout the requirement and get feedback from the community. With the passage of that plan now complete,Neepawa, with guidance from the province, will move forward on implementing the requirements of accessibility heading into 2023. Details on the accessibility plan can be found in the notices subhead on the Town of Neepawa’s website.

Gill & Schmall Agencies BEST RATE

2.60

1-877-476-2345

• GICS • RRSPS• Mutual Funds Fundex Investments Inc. Mutual Fund Broker

Don’t Bypass Portage Solomon’s Garden Centre Located beside McDonalds Restaurant

COME let us inspire you! gifts* décor * fashion * trees * plants

Thanks for Reading

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Travel & Entertainment

NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS 3

New winter activity arrives in Neepawa

SUBMITTED PHOTOS

A new activity is “rolling” into town. Fat Tire Biking has become popular across the country and avid participants are exploring the trails here. The Winter Park Snowshoe Trails and the Langford Recreational Hiking Trails have been groomed for Fat Biking.

I have not mastered human wisdom, nor do I know the Holy One.

Proverbs 30:03 (The Living Bible)

2017 NACTV update

Submitted Neepawa Banner & Press This is an update for the viewers of Neepawa’s Community Access Television station (NACTV) and to the public at large.

As was described in the Banner & Press (Stability starting to surface at NACTV. Friday, Nov. 3, 2017), the TV station had their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Fourteen people came out to learn what has been happening over the past year and what the plans are going forward.

The management team from the Neepawa Banner & Press has done a tremendous job in helping our NACTV station move forward. There were some changes in the board make up as Rev. Alvin Borchardt decided to step down as a board member after some 33 years. Rev Al is an excellent example of the kind of dedicated volunteer at NACTV and he will be sadly missed. Everyone at NACTV wishes him all the best in his new adventures. Also deciding to step down was Rick Knechtel who worked at various events for NACTV. Both volunteers said that they will continue to help out in some capacity.

The new Board Executive are Don Walmsley,

Chairman, Jamie Willis, Vice Chairman, Rrain Prior, Secretary, and Dave Bennet, Finance chair.

Jean Borchardt remains on the Board as the Fundraising Chairperson with Pauline Zygadlo and Myra Bennet making up the rest of the Fundraising Committee.

The focus for this year is fundraising and developing sustainable sources of funding. Discussions are already in progress to plan a fundraising dinner in 2018 at the Legion in support of NACTV. Of course, we will be continuing with the Annual Showcase of Talent to be announced for some date in March.

But with lessons learned from the very successful Rotary Auction, we will be adjusting the way we carry out the showcase and make

more use of our own studio.

We will be contacting performers and video taping their performances at a location of their choice and airing them on NACTV the night of the Showcase.

Community support needed We really need the community to get behind us and help us financially.

NACTV is an under utilized resource in our community and we are introducing new programming such as different sporting events, a children’s story time, an arts program and more in addition to some of the current

programming we offer. We are doing our best to move forward with NACTV but we need community financial support to accomplish this.

We appreciate the many calls of praise we receive for the station but praise alone will not keep our station operational. Please consider a donation now or buy some advertising. We thank you and look forward to your patronage for the coming year.

The best of the Holiday Season.

NACTV Fundraising Committee 204-476-2679

Wednesday nights at 7 P.M.

PLUMAS SALES & SERVICE

Bonanza $2550 • X $150 • Blackout $750.50 Loonie pot is $2541 and goes up weekly

Oil Mart

NACTV Bingo cards are available for $12 each at: Harris Pharmacy • Neepawa Pharmacy • Dollar Store Neepawa Legion • Tim Tom’s • CWD Satellite Flashback Music & Collectibles

Your local

LUBRICANTS, FILTERS & BATTERIES

Dealer!

Channel 12, MTS 30, Bell ExpressVu 592 or online at nactv.tv

Mon Dec. 18 10:00 .............United Church Service 11:15 . .................Christmas at Noon) 12:15 ........The Great Rupert (Movie) 1:45 . Santa & the Fairy Snow Queen 2:15 .......... A Christmas Carol (1910) 2:30 ............. Harry's Classic Theatre 4:00 .Kid's Story-Time-Xmas Special 4:30 .. NACI Christmas Band Concert 5:45 ........... The Snow Queen (1959) 6:55 .............Scrooge (1935) (Movie) 8:15 .Holiday Train (2017) (Tentative) 8:45 .......Girl Guide Christmas Crafts 9:25 ......Midwinter's Eve in Neepawa 10:10 ....Community Announcements Tues Dec. 19 10:00 .. St. Dominic's Church Service 11:00 ..Choraliers Christmas Cantata 12:00 .Santa & the Three Bears1970 12:50 ..................Open Mic Sessions 1:20 .......Girl Guide Christmas Crafts 2:00 .....................Christmas at Noon 3:00 .......... A Christmas Carol (1910) 3:15 .. Night Before Christmas (1908) 3:25 ......Community Announcements 3:35 ............. Parade of Lights (2017) 3:50 .......... A Christmas Carol (1997) 5:00 ......... Aboriginal Church Service 7:00 ............Story Behind the Stories 7:30 ........................Val's Adventures 8:30 ............Neepawa Natives Game 11:00 ....Community Announcements Wed Dec. 20 10:00 ........The Great Rupert (Movie) 11:30 ..........Story Behind the Stories 12:00 .NACI Christmas Band Concert 1:15 . Santa & the Fairy Snow Queen 1:45 .....................Christmas at Noon 2:45 ..... Church Service -First Baptist 3:45 ........... The Snow Queen (1959) 4:55 .. Night Before Christmas (1908) 5:05 .......... A Christmas Carol (1910) 5:20 ......Community Announcements 5:30 .............................Town Council 6:30 ..................................Herb Dock 7:00 ..............NAC TV BINGO - LIVE 8:00 .Neepawa Tigers Hockey Game 11:00 ....Community Announcements Thurs Dec. 21 10:00 .Santa & the Three Bears1970 NACTV programming is done by volunteers and substitutions are sometimes necessary.

Programming may also be seen livestreamed at www.nactv.tv/live .

has Diesel Exhaust Fluid in Barrells/Totes.

Call for pricing!

386-2155 OR 386-2107

NEEPAWA ACCESS 12

MTS Channel 30 • Bell ExpressVu 592 • Cable 12 www.nactv.tv

NACTV 476-2639

10:45 ........ A Christmas Carol (1997) 11:55 ..Choraliers Christmas Cantata 12:55 ..................Open Mic Sessions 1:25 .......Girl Guide Christmas Crafts 2:05 ......... Aboriginal Church Service 4:00 .Neepawa Tigers Hockey Game 7:00 ............Story Behind the Stories 7:30 ........................Val's Adventures 8:30 .............................Town Council 9:30 ............. Parade of Lights (2017) 9:45 ......Community Announcements Fri Dec. 22 10:00 ...................................... Rotary 10:30 .NACI Christmas Band Concert 11:45 ....Community Announcements 12:00 ...........................Town Council 1:00 ............Story Behind the Stories 1:30 .............Scrooge (1935) (Movie) 2:50 ............. Harry's Classic Theatre 4:20 . Kid's Story-Time-Xmas Special 4:50 ......Community Announcements 5:00 .....................Christmas at Noon 6:00 .......... NAC TV Reads the News 7:15 ............Neepawa Natives Game 9:45 .......... A Christmas Carol (1910) 10:00 ....Community Announcements Sat Dec. 23 10:00 ........ NAC TV Reads the News 11:15 . ........ The Snow Queen (1959) 12:25 . Santa & the Three Bears1970 1:15 ....................Open Mic Sessions 1:45 ......Community Announcements 2:00 ..........The Great Rupert (Movie) 3:30 .......... NAC TV Reads the News 4:45 ......Community Announcements 5:00 .............................Town Council 6:00 ..................................Herb Dock 6:30 ............Story Behind the Stories 7:00 ...... Calvary Church, Minnedosa 8:30 ....The Bisons vs. Blizzards 14U 9:20 .Kid's Story-Time: Xmas Special 9:50 ......Community Announcements Sun Dec. 24 10:00 ........ A Christmas Carol (1997) 11:10 . ...Community Announcements 11:30 ..Choraliers Christmas Cantata 12:30 ................Christmas Craft Sale 12:45 ....Community Announcements 1:00 ..... Church Service -First Baptist 2:15 ............Neepawa Natives Game 4:45 .Neepawa Tigers Hockey Game 7:45 ..... Church Service -First Baptist 8:45 ...Men's Veterans Tribute Game 10:00 ....Community Announcements

Times and programs are subject to change without notice

Channel 12 | MTS 30 | Bell Express Vu 592

Perspectives

4 NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS

Stepping up to the plate

Tundra

by Chad Carpenter

Surveying the scene The Town of Neepawa is conducting a survey about the upcoming budget. They did it last year as well and it’s a good thing. Having served on Neepawa council twice and having attended countless council, community and committee meetings over decades of time, I can appreciate why the council is doing the survey. In one way or another, councils in all towns and RMs conduct surveys one on one or in the coffee shop or in this case with an actual survey.

The aim is to outline the income the council has to work with and what services are needed and what improvements can be affordable. Many voters are willing to accuse local politicians of having a lack of vision and also the usual accusation that tax dollars are being wasted. Both accusations may be true at times but every four years peoples’ feelings about vision and taxes bump against the harsh reality.

Come election time, are there enough good candidates coming forward to fill the seats? In some communities, there are barely enough people to fill the seats. In the case of Neepawa, the council was last elected by acclamation.

In North-Cypress Langford there wasn’t enough candidates and appointments were made.

So what is our problem anyway? Basically, it is this. People tend to know what needs to be done in a general sense. They know we need to plow and gravel the roads, treat the water, keep the sewers running and keep the lights on at the town or municipal office. We have to upkeep the cemeteries and fix the potholes.

Most people get that. The prob-

neepawa

Banner & Press

STAFF

DECEMBER 15, 2017

RIGHT IN THE CENTRE

Ken Waddell lem is that they hope someone else will do the job so they don’t have to. How often do you hear, “Someone should…..”. That is the problem. Who is the someone and who will pay the bill? We all hope the someone isn’t us and that someone else will pay the bill.

There is another aspect to town and municipal governing and financing that isn’t mentioned above. Here is a little bit of information that many people don’t know. Unlike most other towns, Neepawa spends very little on recreation and almost nothing on tourism. If my memory serves me correctly, Neepawa spends more money on their cemetery than they do on recreation. Most towns own most or all of the recreation facilities. Neepawa doesn’t own a community hall, it is owned by the communityowned corporation commonly known as the Yellowhead Centre. Off icially it is Neepawa and District Centennial Project Inc. but in common terms, the Yellowhead. The Town of Neepawa doesn’t own an arena, again that is YHC. The town only puts $85,000 into the YHC which is a fraction of the cost in comparable communities. The T of N doesn’t own a golf course or a curling rink. Again community

corporations own those facilities.

The town doesn’t own the ball diamonds or the Ag Complex and grounds. The town does own the f lats (outdoor rink, soccer fields and walking trails) as well as the pool and campgrounds.

All in all, the Town of Neepawa council has it pretty good when it comes to recreation as compared to other towns, they don’t have to put much money into recreation and they don’t.

The survey being conducted by the Town of Neepawa is simply asking the questions in a formal way that get asked informally everywhere else, namely, what do taxpayers want and how much do you want to spend to get what you want?

In the bluntest of terms, Neepawa has not spent (or borrowed) as much as they should have over the years and are now decades behind in many areas. Catching up in housing, infrastructure and public works is a massive task. In the next few months, Neepawa, and every other community, has to come up with ideas, money and perhaps most of all, councillors.

Finding people with the time, the skill and most of all the willingness is the biggest challenge facing our communities.

243 Hamilton Street, Box 699, Neepawa, Manitoba R0J 1H0 Telephone: (204) 476-3401 Fax: (204) 476-5073 Toll-free: 1-888-436-4242 (within Manitoba) www.neepawabanner.com

Owners/Publishers Ken and Chris Waddell

Today, farmers are at the front lines of a battle, in a war they didn’t start. As Canadians become more removed from where their food comes from, food production methods are increasingly being used as a tool by companies looking for any edge they can find in a crowded and competitive market. Recently, Canadian cattle producers have found themselves in the crosshairs of such marketing campaigns.

Since 2013, the fast-food chain MY A&W has been PERSPECTIVE promoting their “ beef guarantee”. It essentially includes two components; Kate that beef cattle Jackman-Atkinson are only given antibiotics when medically necessary and that they are raised without any added hormones or steroids and with a commitment to sustainable production.

In Canada, six hormones have been approved for use in beef cattle since the 1960s and they are used to help the animals more efficiently convert feed into weight gain. Their use isn’t prevalent and research done by the Western Beef Development Centre found that about one third of Canadian cow-calf operations use hormone implants on a regular basis. While many foods, including beef, contain natural hormones, in Canada, there is a zero tolerance for residues of synthetic hormones in meat.

When the beef guarantee was first announced, Canadian producers were on the offensive, eager to counter the implication that Canadian beef wasn’t safe enough. The issue came to a head again this year. On Aug 23, Saskatchewan premier Brad Wall Tweeted that burgers made of 100 per cent Canadian beef were available at McDonalds, Wendy’s and Harvey’s, but not yet not at A&W. A&W responded on Sept. 5, saying that while they try to source as much Canadian beef as possible, “There simply isn’t enough that matches our standards”. Though A&W won’t confirm how much Canadian beef they use, industry speculation puts the amount somewhere between 5 and 20 per cent. The rest comes from the United States and Australia.

Regardless of your feelings towards the use of hormone implants in cattle, finding a reliable and guaranteed supply of Canadian cattle raised without their use is a relatively easy process. There are 951 beef cattle producers registered with the Verified Beef or Verified Beef Plus programs, which through an audited trail, allow registered producers to prove that they adhere to the highest standards and best practices with respect to food safety, animal care and environmental stewardship. This traceability can follow an animal from farm to fork. As more producers are looking at ways of adding value to their product, more of them are participating in programs like Verified Beef.

While numbers are at a historic low, there are still almost 12 million beef cattle in Canada. It’s hard to believe that A&W can’t find enough Canadian beef, raised without hormones or steroids and only treated when they are sick, to make some hamburgers for their 850 Canadian locations.

But this type of marketing resonates with consumers. While the initiative might be bad for the Canadian cattle industry, the beef guarantee has been successful for the restaurant chain. The company’s share price has risen from about $20 a share in 2013, to the $30/share range in 2017, with some peaks into the $40/share range.

Consumers can and should make their own decisions about the food they eat, but they should base them on facts, not marketing tactics. Without first hand knowledge of how food transforms from raw inputs into finished meals, Canadians are increasingly being swayed by marketing constructed to look like science. When that’s the case, the winners are neither the consumer, nor the farmer.

PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AD DEADLINE: TUESDAY NOON PRIOR TO ISSUE DATE

The Neepawa Banner & Press does not guarantee publication of any submitted articles or pictures.

Such submissions, if printed, will appear at the discretion of the editor or publisher and only when time and space permit. We are not responsible for fax transmissions which are not confirmed either in person or by phone.

Subscription Rates in Canada 1 Year: $60.56 (including taxes) Online subscription $34.95

Customer Account 558680-99~Postage paid at Neepawa, Manitoba Editor Kate Jackman-Atkinson

Sales John Drinkwater Derek Pearson

Accounts & Admin Kay De’Ath Gloria Kerluke

Verified circulation CCNA December 31, 2016: 7,830 Production Staff Diane Warner Sandra Unger Jessica Morton

News Staff Eoin Devereux Micah Waddell

Member of Neepawa and Gladstone Chambers of Commerce

News releases and leads: news@neepawabanner.com Printing and office supplies: print@neepawabanner.com Advertising: ads@neepawabanner.com

Perspectives

DECEMBER 5, 2017

NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS 5

The silver lining in this chaotic cloud Observation

T

he war of words between US President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un, the Supreme Leader of North Korea just doesn’t seem to want to end.

And as each new volley in this war is fired, our world inches closer to the brink of a full-blown crisis that could lead to nuclear war.

Although these two men are at opposite ends of the political see-saw, they are eerily the same. Trump believes that the United States has enough military might to totally obliterate North Korea if they ever fire a nuclear equipped missile in his direction. Is he right? He may well be, but he cannot authorize any act of war without first getting the approval of Congress. So we can be pretty sure that he won’t strike until he is sure he has the backing of the people’s representatives.

Kim Jong Un is the third generation of the Kim family to hold power in North Korea. His rise to power in NK has come with its share

O

FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein of questions and controversy.

He was a virtual unknown up until the death of his father, Kim Jong Il. Then he appeared centre stage as his father’s successor. In his world, Kim Jong Un has ultimate authority. The people of North Korea are expected to give their Supreme Leader the same devotion, honour and worship that people of faith give to Almighty God. Severe consequences await those who question or defy his authority.

Now, let’s be clear about one thing. Any person in a position of authority can develop an overly inflated view of his or her own significance. It happens all the time. But in most companies and communities, leaders must answer to a governing board, a council, legislature,

law court or some other form of higher authority. At least, that’s how it’s supposed to be.

But in some countries of our world, the Head of Government is the final authority.

Legislatures, if they exist at all, simply “rubber stamp” the decrees of the individuals in power. They answer to no one—to no one on earth, that is. But there is one person to whom all political, business, social and religious leaders are accountable now and before whom all will stand one day to be judged for the things they have done, are doing and will yet do.

World history is filled with stories of people who, when elevated to positions of absolute power, believed themselves to be gods and demanded the full allegiance and worship of their people.

Egyptian pharaohs, at least one Babylonian king, some Roman emperors and despots like Hitler, Mussolini and others all fall into this category. So, it could be argued, did some religious leaders whose scandalous actions ultimately lead to their demise.

They all suffered the same fate. The God of heaven took note of everything they did and just when things could have gotten out of hand, he stepped into history, deposed the despot and allowed another leader to assume power.

We should all be concerned as we witness the escalating war of words between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un. But we need not be afraid. God is in control. He has his people on the ground in positions of authority, ready to intervene should things get out of hand.

That’s the silver lining in this chaotic cloud.

As people of faith, we are called to pray for peace in our world, to live in peace with our neighbours and to do what we can to help bring peace to our nation and our world.

One ringy-dingy…

kay, some things are as funny as I remember them.

The Carol Burnett Show with Tim Conway and Harvey Korman, the Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In. Catch them on Youtube. Lily Tomlin, starring as Ernestine, the telephone operator-”one ringy dingy (snort), two ringy dingies (snort)!! Is this the person to whom I am speaking?”- triggered a whole series of memories. The party-line!

It was a time before farm homes were entertained by television. A sure source of amusement, and information, was listening in on someone else’s conversation. We all had our own signal ring, ours was one long and one short. That sound entitled us to lift the receiver of the wall mounted phone box and engage in conversation.

Any other combination of rings – except the one long extended ring which signalled an emergency and called everyone to listen in- any

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen other combination of rings were temptations. Would the call be one of those long silences and heavy breathing calls between teenagers, or perhaps it would be a serious, gossip filled call between two of the matrons in the area. No matter, the procedure was the same. Ensure the house was quiet, gently lift the receiver off the cradle, breathe away from the mouthpiece, and pray no distinguishing clock would chime the hour while one was listening. Easy, inhome entertainment. Mostly factual information gleaned as well.

Then we progressed to the dial phone. New challenges.

Maintaining the first three required non long distance numbers, what four letter

word could we spell to call some unsuspecting victim?

Now, back in that day, a four letter word was simply a word that was four letters long. Not a gross, disgusting, demeaning or crude word, just a word.

To be honest, this game was best played when no adults were home. In our home the game reached its peak when cousin Bill was down for the summer. Our voices would be disguised, accents assumed, and calls made. To a back drop of three or more cousins giggling insanely as the prank call proceeded. Taking turns coming up with new sources of mischief. Again, easy, inhome entertainment.

Fewer and fewer homes have land lines, we rely on our cell phones to accompany

Thumbs up, thumbs down

Thumbs up to Jean Blatt and her helpers for meeting the needs of people who are alone on Christmas with a delicious Christmas dinner at the Chicken Delight restaurant, this has been a tremendous contribution over the past, approximately, 15 years.

Liz Sumner. Neepawa, Mb

us everywhere. They are our World Book Encyclopedia, our weather station, our tether with our friends and family.

They are our gaming center, our mail box and our call center. Wee ones are adept at amusing themselves with a hand held device, as we were with our rattles and teething rings! Not quite, but almost!

Voice activated, hands free, handy dandy devices.

This isn’t the only area in which we have witnessed giant strides. It is one that has affected most of us. My generation grew up with motorized vehicles and though we have seen many improvements, a car is still a car. Many of us blithely travel internationally as though it is our right, not a privilege. Changes are everywhere. There is, however, a sense of romance connected to the role of the telephone operator, the one who heard it all, and kept her silence!

(Guest columnist Beulah (Bea) Toews)

Would you like to send a thumbs up or thumbs down to an individual or group in the community?

Please send it our way.

Submissions must include a name and must be under 100 words.

We want to hear from you!

In person: 243 Hamilton St. Neepawa By fax: 204-476-5073 By email: news@neepawabanner.com

By Addy Oberlin

The road trip took us out of town for two days. When we came back it was almost dark. When we came closer to home I noticed the yard lights on the horizon. Those lights represented a farm, a home to someone. It brought back an interesting thought. I did not live very long at the farm, but whenever we came close to being home I noticed the yard light and I was ready to be home again.

It made me think of our Heavenly Home. How ready are we to be Home with Jesus? Some people look forward to this event and are eagerly waiting, others want to still do so many things in this world that they do not even think about their Heavenly Home. However we need to be ready now and when the call comes that we know for sure that a better place is waiting for us. We have to get our life right with our Creator first, the one who gave us life to start with. Then we know that Jesus is preparing a place for us; that we can be where He is ( John 14:2,3).

Letters

Open and transparent?

Open and transparent government does not include hiding government notices from the reading public. Few of us privileged with computers and high-speed internet access log on to government Hansard or Gazette sites to keep up with our government. Thousands who do not have computers or have limited use of a computer or who do not have reliable internet services rely on TV and papers for our news. This initiative is penny wise and pound foolish. It may save some expenses, but decreases open government communications with the people it is elected to serve. That is a poor direction to take. We need much less rhetoric and much more information.

I am concerned about our government’s defence of Bill C-8: Meanwhile, some of the premier’s political staff have justified Bill 8 on Twitter. Cox’s press secretary, Andrea Slobodian, said, “I don’t believe government notices were created as a way to help journalists do their job or fund their work. The notion that government notices are published to provide journalists with fodder is ludicrous. Road closures, bridge rebuilding, calls for tenders for grazing rights are examples of local interest that do not spark journalists to write stories.

“This isn’t about saving money, it’s about modernizing and improving access as the preferred method to find information shifts online. If departments opt to place print ads to reach their target audience, government won’t save much,” she tweeted. Deveryn Ross, Premier Brian Pallister’s speechwriter, tweeted, “I wonder how many people purchase newspapers for the legal notices, or even bother to turn the page to where they are, and then read them. Not many, I suspect. Those who do are motivated enough to find them online.”

Our government is not in a position to judge what is our preferred method of accessing information. It may be its preferred method, but until the government provides every Manitoban with a computer and internet access, it is deliberately hiding from a significant proportion of our population.

The notion that thousands of Manitobans who have a computer and internet connection to maintain ties with family and friends through Facebook and Skype prefer to get their information via the internet is mind-boggling nonsense. Those who do have no or poor internet connections are not any less equal when it comes to government information. It has to be available to all of us.

Consider e-mailing, writing or phoning your MLA to voice your opinion.

John Feldsted Winnipeg, Manitoba

6 NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Helen Drysdale out of helen’s kitchen

Pork Dressing

This is one of those recipes that is so simple, but so good.

Garlic pork loin 2 small pork loins or 1 large 4 large cloves garlic, cut into 3 pieces each

1 Tbsp. oil 1 Tbsp. LITEHOUSE poultry blend 1/2 tsp. pepper

Preheat oven to 325°. Cut 12 slits randomly around the meat. Insert pieces of the garlic cloves in each slit.

Rub the surface of the meat with the oil. Sprinkle on the poultry herbs and pepper. Roast in a heavy pan for 1 1/2-2 hours or until meat thermometer reaches 160°F. You can make gravy with the drippings by adding 3 Tbsp. f lour to 2 cups chicken broth. (Stir well so you do not have lumps)Add the f lour/broth to the drippings and cook until thickened. Stir all the while it is cooking.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Pork dressing 1 large onions, sliced 1 Tbsp. LITEHOUSE 1 stalk celery diced poultry herb blend 2 Tbsp. butter or oil salt and pepper to taste 3 cups stale bread, cubed 1 beaten egg 1 cup chicken broth Sauté the onions and celery in the butter until tender crisp. Add the veggies, bread, herbs, salt and pepper and stir. Add the egg to the broth and stir in well. Stir in to the bread mixture and place in buttered casserole.

Cover with foil to keep moist. Bake at 325° for 30-40 minutes.

Seeing through the eyes of others

blood pressure, and a family history of age-related macular degeneration. The CNIB indicates that 75 per cent of vision loss can be prevented through early Although wheelchair accessibility is important, ac- diagnosis. Prevention measures can be taken through cessibility for people experiencing visual impairment regular eye examinations; wearing eye protection is equally important. The thought of not having the while playing sports or doing home repairs; wearing ability to drive to the Co-op grocery store, watch the sunglasses with 100 per cent U.V. protection, even Neepawa Natives hockey game, or see the face of a in the winter to reduce the risk of cataracts; quitting loved one is not in the forefront of our minds on a smoking to reduce the risk of cataracts and to lower daily basis. How well our eyes work greatly affects the risk of diabetic complications; managing diabetes our ability to perform the tasks needed. Individ- by maintaining target blood sugars; and reducing uals living in our community are living with visual your risk of macular degeneration by maintaining a healthy weight impairment and the consequences Individuals living in our community are living a nd decrea s i ng your intake of satof this disability with visual impairment and the consequences urated fats. every single day.

The Town of The Town of Neeof this disability every single day.

Neepawa is takpawa i s t a k i ng ing active steps to steps to increase accessibility in the community. A recent Open House improve accessibility for their population. You can was held at the Town Office to gather public opinion do your part for your health by understanding the on the Accessibility Plan for the Town of Neepawa. mechanism of vision, how it affects you and those who According to the Canadian National Institute for have lost their vision, and how you can help create the Blind (CNIB) website, the number of Manitobans an accessible and welcoming environment for those living with visual impairment is 17,244, with an with visual impairment in the Town of Neepawa. expected 30 per cent increase in the next 10 years. Refer to Canadian National Institute for the Blind Vision does not work like a camera. Vision involves website at www.cnib.ca for more information on visual the cones (colour) and rods (shades of grey) present impairment and the Town of Neepawa website www. in the retina to form an image based on the amount neepawa.ca for more information on the steps being taken and how you can help. of light present.

A major risk factor of vision loss in Canada is ageAllison Birnie and Esther Funk are Nursing Practice VII related macular degeneration, with other leading causes being diabetes, glaucoma, cataracts, being Students from Brandon University over the age of 60, cigarette smoking, obesity, high

By Allison Birnie and Esther Funk Submitted

“

”

Things are about to get even more Egg-citing in the Valley Iris Long was perplexed. She had just returned home from visiting her sister four hours away, where she realized that egg prices were 19 cents lower than in her hometown of Lennox Valley. A few phone calls to supermarkets and grocery stores in other cities confirmed her suspicion: Egg prices were more than 20 per cent higher in her community than anywhere else she had checked.

Iris had been in the journalism business for a long time. Early in her career, she was actually an investigative journalist for a big-city newspaper.

She knew how to dig through the muck to get to the facts.

Sure, she could run a story in this week’s paper, blowing the lid wide open concerning egg prices.

She could write an editorial, sharing her suspicions that Raymond Cooper was somehow involved.

But Iris wanted more than suspicions. She had lived in the same town as Raymond Cooper for decades, and she knew he was an expert at weaseling out of situations just like this. If he had any idea she was on to his scheme, he would somehow explain away his involvement.

She needed more than facts. She needed proof.

At first, she thought Raymond might have somehow convinced the grocery stores in Lennox Valley and Springfield to raise their prices on eggs. But it was unlikely that Cooper could get that many folks to go along with his scheme. There had to be something she was missing.

She searched back through old issues of The Hometown News. She found the story about Raymond buying the radio station and converting it to an “all talk” format in 1993.

She found ads for Perry Pratt’s store and for the grocery stores in Springfield. Egg prices didn’t seem to f luctuate any more than anything else.

That’s when it hit her. She searched through the editorial page dating back to June 1996, finding the first letter to the editor concerning the rising price of eggs in the February 11, 1997, issue. Every writer, and there were a lot of them, mentioned getting their information listening to “Renderings with Raymond,” Cooper’s daily talk show. Raymond had convinced his audience that the Bank of Canada was somehow at fault for high egg prices in Lennox Valley.

Next Iris looked through grocery ads, starting with the June 4, 1996 issue. Egg prices seemed to remain steady through the summer and fall months.

Beginning in November, however, there was a two cent increase in the price of a dozen eggs. Moving ahead, she noticed that egg prices rose, almost as if

they were scheduled, one cent each month.

That might not seem like a lot of money. But a one cent increase each month adds up to 29 cents.

Assuming that eggs in other towns had risen a few cents over those two years, the higher prices being paid by the good folks of Lennox Valley were starting to make sense.

She set aside the theory of grocery store involvement right away. Even if some store managers would go along with some crazy Raymond Cooper scheme, Iris was convinced that Perry Pratt would never participate in something so deceptive.

Then it dawned on her. All of the stores in Lennox Valley and Springfield bought their eggs from two egg farms located between the valley and Springfield. One was owned by Marvin Walsh, who, Iris recalled, had more than once manned a seat at a display protesting the Bank of Canada at the farmers market.

The other was owned by Elbert Lee Jones, a close friend of Walsh and, Iris remembered, the first to raise a question concerning the bank to Sarah Hyden-Smith during her initial visit to the valley.

It would be four days until deadline for the next issue of Hometown News. Iris suspected they would be busy days, and she was quite sure she would be making visits to see both Elbert Lee and Marvin to discuss the rising price of eggs.

The Good Folks of Lennox Valley is a feature that previously appeared in the Neepawa Press and will run weekly in the Neepawa Banner & Press.

Visit lennoxvalley.com to learn more about the good folks.

Rural Outlook Gladstone Handi-Workers 4-H club update

NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS

DECEMBER 15, 2017 7

Rylee Wiebe Submitted

As you know, Gladstone 4-H Club won third place at the Brandon Fair. Now they have three hundred dollars to use within the Club. They have decided to give the Happy Rock Children Center two hundred dollars which they plan on putting towards their fundraising efforts to build the new center. The HRCC is hoping to start building late 2018 but will depend on grants and money raised. The other money, one hundred dollars, will go to the Community Food Cupboard, so they can buy food for community members in need this holiday season.

The Curling Funspiel planned for Dec. 3 has had a change of date. Plans to reschedule until January possibly February are under way. They are hoping this is a better time for people to participate!

Club Scrapbook Keeper, Siohban Yorke-Ashman, reported that work is underway for the new 2017-18 scrapbook. She uses the newspaper clippings and pictures from project groups to complete the scrapbook. She asked the members and leaders, “Could you please take pictures of your projects and send them to me?”.

Several members and leaders enjoyed hot chocolate after the Tree Lighting in Gladstone. They also sang Christmas carols during the Midnight Madness on November 24.

Plans are underway for the new year with tobogganing at Valley View Hill which is in MacGregor. Members should watch their emails.

The Handi-Workers have been busy this holiday season and want to wish all a Happy and Safe Holiday Season!

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Kayla Fehr, on behalf of HRCC, accepts a cheque from Mandy Anderson, Treasurer for Gladstone HandiWorkers 4-H Club. Laci Buydens, Vice-President, and Nikki Anderson, President share the moment.

Brookdale MBFI Learning Centre receives funding

Submitted Neepawa Banner & Press

Constr uct ion of the Manitoba Beef & Forage Initiatives (MBFI) Learning Centre has received a boost with the generous donation of $25,000 from Farm Credit Canada (FCC). “ T h r o u g h F C C ’s AgriSpirit Fund, we are

Gladstone Auction Mart Cattle Market Report

3-400 lbs.

4-500 lbs.

5-600 lbs.

6-700 lbs.

7-800 lbs.

8-900 lbs.

900+ lbs.

Steers

$2.35-$2.625 $2.35-$2.61 $2.10-$2.33 $2.00-$2.25 $1.90-$2.105 $. - $ $. - $

Heifers

3-400 lbs.

4-500 lbs.

5-600 lbs.

6-700 lbs.

7-800 lbs.

8-900 lbs.

900+ lbs.

$2.20-$2.30 $2.00-$2.19 $1.90-$2.20 $1.80-$2.095 $1.60-$1.865 $1.60-$1.79 $1.50-$1.71

proud to be a partner in the construction of the Learning Centre,” said Wilco van Meijl, director of FCC’s Brandon district office, at the recent cheque presentation that took place at the farm. “As a beef producer myself, I am looking forward to the great things that will come out of this facility.”

The MBFI Learning Centre is under construction at the Brookdale Research Farm and is on schedule for completion by the next growing season in 2018. The Learning Centre will be used to engage stakeholders and bring them into a comfortable learning environment that operates hand-in-hand with MBFI’s farm and interactive cattle-handling facilities. The Learning Centre will include a meeting room with modern teaching equipment, food

prep area, office space, and an interpretive gallery. This facility will have far-reaching visibility and will be used year-round by local clubs, producer peer groups, MBFI partners, partnering organizations, sponsors, universities, colleges, and elementary and high school students.

“This is very important donation at a key juncture for the MBFI Learning Centre,” said Ramona Blyth, MBFI President.

“As anyone can predict, a project of this magnitude needs a lot of generosity from the farm community and we are thrilled to see FCC step forward to help us reach our greatest potential with the Learning Centre as a key part of MBFI.” Manitoba Beef & Forage Initiatives is a Brandonbased collaborative effort between Manitoba Agriculture, Manitoba Beef Pro-

ducers, Ducks Unlimited Canada and the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association, with input and leadership from producers,

Eileen CLARKE

Dr. Gerard Murray

MLA for Agassiz

Optometrist

Constituency Office: 17 – B Dennis St. W Gladstone, MB R0J 0T0

418 Mountain Ave. ~ Neepawa •Evening Appointments Available•

PHONE: 476-5919

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Manitoba Beef & Forage Initiatives was the recipient of a generous $25,000 donation from Farm Credit Canada recently. The funds will go towards the construction of MBFI’s Learning Centre at its Brookdale Research Farm.

From left to right: Ken Gross, Ducks Unlimited; Kristelle Harper, MFGA representative; Ramona Blyth, MBFI President and Manitoba Beef Producers director; Joyce Wilyshyn, FCC relationship management associate; Wilco Van Meijl, FCC Brandon district director and Glenn Friesen, Manitoba Agriculture.

T: 204.385.2469 T: 877.614.4176

E-mail: agassizmla@outlook.com

academia and other industry stakeholders across Canada. MBFI is the result of industry demand for change

LEN’S

Box 5, Site 400, R.R.1 Brandon MB R7A 5Y1

and the need for strategic long-term partnerships for the agricultural sector as a whole.

ALTERNATIVE RV PARTS & SERVICE

info@lensrv.ca www.lensrv.ca

-Sales, Service, Rentals & PartsWe still have space available for your HAIL and REPAIR CLAIMS

SGI & MPI ACCREDITED Custom Upholstery Custom Truck Accessories Ernie Bessant | PH: 204-728-4457 | TOLL FREE: 1-866-392-7468

Looking Back

8 NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS

DECEMBER 15, 2017

1937: Radio interference has been solved

Cecil Pittman

Neepawa Banner & Press

80 years ago Tuesday, December 14, 1937 Shout Hallelujah and sing praises. That intermittent radio interference has been solved - at least for the time being. The electrician and his staff made the discovery, which proved to be a loose transformer wire on Main Street, and it was in that section of town where the nuisance was most pronounced.

70 years ago Thursday, December 11, 1947 A Collegiate dance, the third highlight of the N.C.I. Social calendar, was successfully held with the Black Hawks providing the swoonful music.

Novelty dances were featured and Lloyd Atkins and his resourceful committee arranged the snack. High school curling began in earnest on Saturday and needless to say thrills, spills and chills abounded.

60 years ago Tuesday, December 10, 1957 The Kelwood Willing Workers entertained their mothers at a Mother’s party held in the Parish Hall on Thursday, Dec. 5. Forty nine mothers and club members were present.

The business part of the meeting opened with “O Canada” followed by the pledge. Serving of a delicious lunch brought to a close, the most enjoyable evening.

50 years ago Friday, December 15, 1967 Roller skating will soon be an added attraction at the Evans Bowling Lanes and Larry Evans is preparing letters for a sign to be put on the building.

A recreational complex is

Did You Know...

now nearing readiness in the basement of the bowling lanes at the junction of Highways 4 and 5 at the west end of Neepawa. Roller skating and dancing will be featured in the basement area and future development calls for health club facilities to be added. It is hoped that the roller skating can be started before the end of the month. Restroom facilities are now being installed and a snack bar and skate counter are being added. Skates will be available for rent or purchase.

40 years ago Thursday, December 15, 1977 The act to incorporate the Neepawa General Hospital and training school for nurses was granted by the Legislature of Manitoba on Feb. 8, 1904 and the original hospital was built later in the same year. The Women’s Hospital A id Society was established later in the year along with the girls’ auxiliary. The purpose of the auxiliary was to supply the needs of the nurses in training.

Throughout the years the hospital was replaced in 1951 and the name of the auxiliary was changed to Hospital Guild and the training school was discontinued but the Guild has continued to supply furnishings for the residence. Over the past few years, occupancy of the residence has been considerably reduced so that it is no longer feasible to continue its maintenance, and the board has decided to depose of it. The board has given the Guild permission to dispose of the furnishings as desired. At a recent meeting the Guild voted unanimously to hand over beds, bedding, dressers, a piano and bench, etc. to Touchwood Park to assist in furnishing the new residence that they have recently built.

TAYLOR LAW OFFICE

269 Hamilton Street

Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Charles D. Taylor B.A., LLB.

There are 125 daily newspapers and over 1,100 community newspapers in Canada

Charles D. Taylor B.A., LLB. Michael J. Davids, B.A., LLB. Michael J. Davids, B.A., LLB. Sarah J. Fast, B. Comm.

J.D. PH: (Hons), 476-2336

204-476-2336

FILE PHOTO

Larry Evans (pictured) preparing letters for the new sign to advertise the new roller skating attraction.

30 years ago Wednesday, December 9, 1987 The United Grain Growers Limited has written Neepawa’s town council to say they have serious concerns over the lack of progress on the proposed Mill Street extension. But, Neepawa mayor Homer Gill says it’s unfair to blame the town for the delays as they have been doing the best they can. The road will be bigger than originally planned after council decided this fall to buy an extra 35-foot strip of land to make the road conform to a new engineering survey.

“We’ll just simply assure them that we’re doing our best to get the crossing built,” Gill said. “But there are no guarantees because we don’t know what the Manitoba Government will grant us.” The town

is applying for the grant-inaid early in the new year, in the hopes the extension can finally be completed.

20 years ago Monday, December 8, 1997 The Neepawa and Area 4-H Beef Club held their meeting on Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. The club discussed getting new uniforms for this years achievement, but decided to keep the same shirts and jackets for another year. Mr. Lavich is going to check into the availability of the Brookdale skating rink for the Christmas Party.

If the rink is available, the club will go skating and afterwards have hot dogs and hamburgers for their party. The club also agreed to give a donation to the Christmas Cheer Board instead of exchanging gifts.

10 years ago Monday, December 17, 2007 Neepawa Col leg iate students will be spreading some cheer for a good cause tomorrow evening. The chorale, under the direction of Blair Chapman will be carolling door-to-door Tuesday evening. For a $10 donation, the carollers will serenade you at your home, or you can send them over

5

Neepawa & District Palliative Care Program Contribute In Memory of a Loved One

$

5

In return you will help light up the tree in the boulevard on the corner of Mountain and Davidson in Neepawa. As you contribute, your memorial can be viewed in the window of Dr. G. Murray Optometrist at 418 Mountain Ave. beside the Memory Tree.

Drop off your contribution at one of these Neepawa locations: Neepawa Hospital Home Hardware It’s Time Fashion and Gifts Neepawa Pharmacy The Neepawa Banner Harris Pharmacy Kereens Clothing

Call (204) 476-3401 17123LL0

and add a warm glow by helping out the...

$

to a friends house. The money will be turned over to the Salvation Army for Christmas hampers.

CFappreciation ca

NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS DECEMBER 15,2017 9

Christmas Book Tree

Joy to the world from Neepawa choirs

SUBMITTED

The grade 6A class and Hazel M. Kellington School in Neepawa has once again assembled the annual Christmas book tree in the school library!

Ms. Lane Englund proudly stands by the ‘Big’ tree.

This year, the students went bigger!

PHOTOS BY JOHN DRINKWATER

A wide array of choirs entertained the capacity crowd at the Christmas in Song concert on Sunday, December 2 at the Yellowhead Hall.

Feliz Navidad

An evening of theatre

SUBMITTED

Pictured left to right: Leila Hildebrand, Patricia Mitchell, Nancy Gower-Derhak, Al Derhak, John Drinkwater, Mary Anne Nylen, Mavis Kulbacki and Jim Danino.

Missing: Angela Gower.

By John Drinkwater

Neepawa Banner & Press

The final evening of their “Conversational Spanish” class, saw members of the six week course enjoying a Spanish potluck meal. Held on Tuesday, November 28 at Arts Forward, the program included many humorous and challenging games making use of their recently acquired language skills.

As many as fourteen members participated in the course, although not everyone was able to attend the final night. Instructor,

Jim Danino, provided the traditional “Paella,” a delicious Valencia seafood rice dish and presented individual graduation certificates at the conclusion of the evening.

Director of Programming for Arts Forward, Rrain Prior, said, “This Spanish class was very popular. A number attending this course plan to participate in a follow up with another six new people interested. We plan to arrange a second more advanced course, probably during the 2nd week of January, 2018.

Contact Rrain at 204-476-3232 for information.

PHOTOS BY JOHN DRINKWATER

The Arden Dinner Theatre played for two nights at the Arden Hall in early December. A packed house each night enjoyed a fantastic dinner and much laughter. Top photo: Mary Angus Wood (left) and Brent Hunter kept everyone laughing with their skit “Old Folks”. Bottom photo: Wade Hunter (left) and Morgan Paramor played their parts to perfection in “Speedo Airlines”.

10 NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS DECEMBER 15, 2017

Do you have a

Large print job?

Come in and talk to us, we offer special pricing on large volumes of printing • Business cards • Envelopes • Invoices, purchase orders and statements • Brochures, booklets and flyers • Raffle tickets • Invitations and postcards • Gift certificates • Anything you have in mind!

2017

2018 lub 2017 -wa Curling C a p e Ne

onspiels

B

BOXING DAY EL BONSPI

De

ce

mb

er

12

Ja

4

me

Sheila C. 233 3-8 (204) 57 Phone

Ja

nu

MEN’S

ANNUAL

nu

ar

CASH

EL

BONSPI

y2

ar

y2

6-

28

ents Three Ev $160.00 e: Entry Fe ed t Includ Banque

1

y only One Da $40.00 e: Entry Fe r, 14 & under de 17 & un

Contact: Phone

Jeff C. 9 841-330 e (204)

Phon

SPRING MIXED EL BONSPI

Ma

rch

ents or Third p Three yEv plays Ski One lad .00 e: $120 Entry Fe luded Meal Inc ct: Conta nda R.

23

-2

Wa 546 4) 476-3 one (20

Ph

Jack F. 6-5327 (204) 47

4

Cafe 37 In Ke lwood Great Foo ~Breakfast ~

d With Old Fashione d Ambience Served 9 a.m

Bigger Breakfas t- 2 Meats, 2 Egg 11 a.m.~ 2 Eggs, Toast, s, Hash Brown Breakfast Mea & toast .......... t & Hash Brow $9.50 2 Eggs & Toas n .................. t ........................ ........ $6.75 ........................

French Toast ...... ....................... ........................ $3.75 ........................

With Breakfas t Meat ............ ........................ .................... $5.50 Fruit Cup With ........................

Yogurt & Gran . $7.00 ola ..................

Bacon or Ham ............ or Sau Hash Browns...... sage.................................... .............. $4.50 .................. $3.0 ........................

Toast .................. ........................

0 ................... $2.5 ........................ ........................

0 ................... $2.0 ~Saturday Bre 0 Cinnamon Swir akf ast Special~ l Pancakes & Brea kfast Meat ...... .................... ~Lunch ~ Ser $7.50

-1

Contact:

(204) 47

Contact:

ary

SEASON

ics The

Olymp

Contact: Michelle B. 6-5585

YOUTH MIXEDEL BONSPI

nu

2017 - 2018

ents Three Ev $120.00 e: Entry Fe ed t Includ Banque

26

mes -End Ga Three Six $80.00 e: Entry Fe

Phone

Ja

LADIES EL BONSPI

NATIVES NEEPAWA

OCTOB ER BRAND 15, 2017 ON, M B PROU D

PHOTOS

LY SUPP

ORTED

BY PA

M MC

BY NA

INTYRE

ERIC

liboga i n C h wa #5 Griff lf n M e tca #11 Justi DesigneD & printeD

$5.00 by the

neepawa banner

.–

Rolling Acres Concrete Inc. • Redi-Mix Concrete • Gravel Sales

• Gravel Hauling Cafe 37 In Ke lwoo: 20 95, Eden, MB R0J 0M0 -5841 d 4-476Box Plant 204-476-6236 Great

Food With Ph -8849 Old Fashione d AmbienceFax: 204-476LOAD etTICKET

BEVERAGES &

s.n tpaes@mt P.O.#

___________________________ ICE CREAM TRE COFFEE ............ odpark.ca .................. $1.7 ATS www.touchwo R0 TEA (regular & 5 MILK......

Date: _________ 0 _________ Time Batching Completed:_________ ........................ herb MB J 1H a ____ ....$ HOT CHOCOLATE al) ........$1.75 JUICE (ora aw 2.00 ep Ne ................$2.00 11or49 xnge apple) .....$2.00 Time Unloaded: _______________ eABo HOT APPLE CIDE SOD tain Av ........................

R6......

Mo ......un ...$2.00 .........$2.00 FLOATS......29 ........................

Project (name and location): __________________ ng ........................ idi SUNDAES ...... ov _________ _______ ........................ l goals by pr ........................ na.... $3.50 ..................ve rso TALL BANANA pe......

Address:___________________________ SPLIT ............to ac hie ............ _______________________ ............ $3.00 REGULAtin ople .................. peSPLI s ........................ g ANA R BAN ur...ce$3.9 T..................

Suppor d reso......

Purchaser: ___________________________ an......

5 ___ Ref.#:_____________ service......s ...... .................... $5.25 Load Number: ________ Truck Name: DE __________________________ ved Starting Ask us or have a look in our cool SSERTS At 11 a.m.~ er for todays sele Chicken Balsalm Ask About Our Daily Feature Specified Strength:______________Cem ction of sweet ent Type: _________________ ic temptations Chicken Caeser Salad.................................... ....................

Salad ............

Specified Slump: _______________Spe $8.50 ........................

MILK OR JUIC Soup, Garden cified Air Content: __________ Kid’s Menu E ...... ........................

Salad & Fresh Bread ............ $8.50 SMALL SUNDAE ....................................

Veggie Burger ........................ ........................

Load Volume: __________________ ........................

With Fries Or Cumulative .... .....

Volume: ____________ $1.2 Soup Or Salad ........................

GRILLED CHEESE 5 Cheese Burger ........................ $8.50 ..................... &Ltd. & Fries Or Sou FRIES .... $8.50 $1.75 tion p Or Salad ......

W/C Ratio: ___________________________ Bbq Bacon Burg AucOR SOUPMart , FRE GladstoneCentra ........................

SH VEG _____________________ !” GIES...... er With Fries Or Market l 1Livesto .. $8.0“Manito ........................

CHICKEckN FING Soup Or Salad Chicken Burger ba’s Most 0 .......................

ER & FRIES ......................

With Fries Or $5.00 Soup Or Salad $9.5P.O. OR SOUP, FRE Chicken Fingers Box 318 0 Added on Jobsite: ___________ Authorized SH VEGGIES ...... ........................ & Fries ............ by:___________________ OBA, R0J 0T0 .. $8.50GLADSTONE, MANITFISH ........................ ........................

Battered Cod (1), CHIPS & FRE ........................

Fish & Chips ......

Signature .....................

SH VEGGIES ...... $5.00 $9.00 ........................ ........................

Load Received by: __________________ ....................... *prices do not ............ $5.00 _______________ $9.50 incl ude applicable taxe ~Sides~ Poutine............

Signature s As a small rest .................. $5.0 Comments aurant with limi Daily Made Sou 0 ted p................$3.95 Homemade Fries............ freshness, we storage and a ....$3.00 may at times run com Cup Of Soup ...... out of some men mitment to encourage you ................$2.75 with gravy ........................ .$4.00 to enjoy some u items and Garden Salad of the other opti .....................$4 ons available. .75 Onion Rings......

Join Us Fridays .................$4.00 5 p.m. - 7 p.m “The fon . for

Special Supper

Menu

dest memorie s are made wh en gathered aroun d a table”

NEEPAWA BANNER PRINTING

Come see us, for your printing needs! neepawa

Banner & Press

243 Hamilton St, Neepawa 204-476-3401 print@neepawabanner.com

NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS DECEMBER 15, 2017 11

Local history examined by Gladstone author Submitted Neepawa Banner & Press

A Gladstone authors latest book was inspired by local history. Life in Our Town by Kelvin Bueckert, is a compilation of historical novellas set on the plains of Manitoba, Canada. In a press release announcing his book, Bueckert noted that it not only features three entertaining novellas, but it also contains photographs and clippings relevant to the stories included.

“I started out on this adventure while researching some original plays,” said Bueckert. “The stories I heard and read were more interesting than I thought they’d be. For example, did you know that Gladstone residents once thought they had hit it big with oil?

I didn’t, but it’s true. As it turned out, the oil strike wasn’t quite what they imagined. Still, these tidbits make for interesting stories. People think local history is boring, but when you start looking at it a little more closely, you find out, that is just not the case. Anyway, I had this stuff on my brain and in my computer, so, I thought, why not release a book?

So, that’s what I did.”

The book is available in both eBook and paperback formats. Additional information on the author can be found at his website, www.kelvinbueckert.com.

PHOTOS SUBMITTED

Gladstone author (on left) Kelvin Bueckert’s new book is titled “Life in our town.” (Front cover above)

Whirlpool Lake closed to public Submitted Neepawa Banner & Press To ensure the ongoing protection of Riding Mountain National Park from invasive zebra mussels, Parks Canada is closing Whirlpool Lake and the campground area until further notice as a precautionary measure. This area closure includes a prohibition of all watercraft (canoes, kayaks, etc.) on Whirlpool Lake.

Water samples taken this summer and fall from Whirlpool Lake tested positive for potential Environmental DNA (eDNA) evidence of zebra mussels.

Environmental DNA are microscopic genetic traces that an organism leaves behind as it moves through an environment. The ap-

proach Parks Canada is taking to close a lake with positive eDNA results follows international standards to prevent the spread of the invasive species.

Zebra mussels were first confirmed in Manitoba in Lake Winnipeg in 2013, and there is a high threat that they will spread to other lakes in the province. It is important to note that live zebra mussels have not been found in Riding Mountain National Park and eDNA does not confirm a viable population. Multiple tests have been conducted and show no presence of zebra mussel larvae. Further testing will be conducted in the summer of 2018.

Parks Canada takes this matter seriously and we are vigilant in our efforts to prevent the introduction of zebra mussels to waters in Riding Mountain National Park. Staff will continue to monitor the situation closely and take action if a positive result is found.

T h i s pr e c aut ion a r y closure is consistent with the high standard of care that R iding Mountain National Park continues to demonstrate through its Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention Program.

This program incorporates proactive monitoring, vigilant inspection, and careful decontamination of watercraft. Lakes in Riding Mountain National Park are tested routinely for zebra mussel eDNA and larvae.

As part of our extensive

AIS Prevention Program, all motorized and nonmotorized watercraft (including canoes and kayaks, etc.) entering Riding Mountain National Park waters must undergo a mandatory inspection for aquatic invasive species. The service is free of charge and watercraft passing inspection will receive a permit from Parks Canada watercraft inspectors.

Parks Canada appreciates the cooperation of watercraft operators in preventing this threat to park waters. One hundred per cent compliance is essential and necessary to ensure the ecological integrity of park waterways. It only takes one contaminated watercraft to transport zebra mussels and other aquatic invasive species into the park.

Advertise here!

Advertise with the Neepawa Banner & Press

neepawa

Banner & Press

Call (204)476-3401

Highway 10 improvement work continues in December

site, and occasional delays Submitted Neepawa Banner & Press up to 10 minutes. These speed restrictions will be Wasagaming, Manitoba, in effect from 7:00 a.m.

Dec. 7, 2017 – Parks Canada to 6:00 p.m., seven days would like to advise travel- a week and throughout ers that rehabilitation work the holiday season. Parks will take place on Highway Canada is investing an 10 throughout the month of unprecedented $3 billion December. dollars over 5 years to supCulvert replacement and port infrastructure work to repair will be occurring in heritage, visitor, waterway the Moon Lake area, from and highway assets located km 30 north to km 42. within national historic V i s i t o r s t r a v e l l i n g sites, national parks, and through the park should national marine conservaexpect single-lane alternat- tion areas across Canada. ing traffic, speed reduc- These investments reptions to 60 km/hour in resent the largest federal the construction zone with infrastructure plan in the traffic control personnel on history of Parks Canada.

Your Farm/Ag Real Estate Consultant

TROY MUTCH

Ph: 204-476-3401 Email: ads@neepawabanner.com

Thanks for reading

Looking to buy or sell farm properties?

Currently have qualified buyers Give me a call at 204-212-1010 or Email: troy@century21westman.com

12 NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS

Sports

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Local lifter wins gold at provincials

By Micah Waddell

Neepawa Banner & Press

Neepawa resident Rachel McClay recently claimed the gold medal in the 58kg weight class at a weightlifting event in Brandon Ho st e d by Cr o s s f it Rocked, t he Oly mpic style lifting event came to a close on Dec. 10. With three attempts for snatch and three attempts in clean and jerk, McClay successfully lifted four out of her six total attempts.

The lifting season began early in the fall and lasts six months. McClay has succes sf u l ly qua l i f ied for the western f inals this year. McClay says, “I started weightlifting about t wo yea r s ago, beforehand I used to run three miles every day and could barely curl a five pound dumbbell. I was inspired by few ladies at the gym throwing a heav y barbel l around thinking ‘Wow, this is awesome, t hey are so strong! I wanna do that!’

Before I knew it I started taking classes learning the proper movements, and then fell in love with throwing a barbell over my head, wh i le some people t hought I was crazy, I didn’t care, and

then realizing what my body is capable of doing with lots of carbs and proper nutrition. Being a girl, I love inspiring women showing them that weights aren’t just for the boys! I think it’s very important to teach women and girls to embrace their bodies.”

She went on to say, “Iron teaches me t he power of gaining weight for strength, and gives me another weight to care about - the weight we’re lifting. We’re taught to think of our bodies as decorative, an object to be looked at, but iron teaches me to think of our bodies as functional, our own active selves, not passive objects for another’s regard. Iron gives me confidence, from within through progressive training, and measurable achievements. In this world, we’re taught to be gentle and hide our strength, or even to cultivate charming physical weakness until we start to believe our bodies are weak. But iron teaches me how strong I can be.”

McClay started with crossfit classes, competing three times, once in Brandon, Winnipeg and once in Saskatoon. Her true passion is the weight-

Zone 7 NACI upcoming schedule Monday, Dec. 18 Junior Varsity basketball Minnedosa Chancellors at Neepawa Tigers (girls) Minnedosa Chancellors at Neepawa Tigers (boys) Wednesday, Dec 20 Varsity basketball Neepawa Tigers at Rivers Rams (boys) Neepawa Tigers at Rivers Rams (girls) WHSHL Hockey Virden Bears at Neepawa Tigers Friday, Dec 22 WHSHL Hockey Neepawa Tigers at Dauphin Clippers

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Rachel McClay competing at the Manitoba provincials in Brandon on Dec. 10.

lifting part of it, so that is what she focuses on now.

McClay has competed in weight l ift ing compet itions so far, placing third, second, and at the finals in Brandon she placed first. Rachel McClay will

be going to the Western Canadian Weightlifting Championships in 2018.

The location for this event will be announced early in the new year.

Neepawa Figure Skating Club prepare for Annual Christmas Show Submitted

Neepawa Banner & Press

The Neepawa Figure Skating Club (NFSC) is now in full swing and is getting ready for the upcoming Annual Christmas Ice Show.

This season, the club features 24 StarSkaters who skate Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, with coaches Cynthia Chartrand and Kim Smith. The season has started off strong with a fabulous skate from Zoie Forgue at the Manitoba Sectional Skating Championships in November in Virden with a ninth place finish. The rest of the StarSkaters are hoping that the ice show will help them get the “ jitters” out before their first competition of the season in Virden at the beginning of January.

The NFSC Rising Stars group has seven skaters who participate on Fridays. This group is coached

by Zoie Forgue. The club is also thrilled to have three synchro teams this year. Mini Ice Prec*Ice, the Beginner two team, consists of 10 StarSkaters, CanSkaters and Rising Star skaters. Lil’ Ice Prec*Ice, the club’s

FAN“STATS”TIC BOWLING Club 55 Afternoon League

Dec. 8, 2017: Ladies’ high single and triple: Marge Fischer 228 & 573.. Men’s high single and triple: Bob Lychak 266 & 629. Other scores to note: Don Denoon 184, 183; Marge Fischer 155, 190; Bob Lychak 189, 174; Vivian Oswald 159, 179, 187; Gail McGregor 163; Phyllis Mauthe 158, 165; Dorothy Moller 155; Doreen Smith 150; Jim King 156; Lawrence Smith 195, 182, 179; Len Pritchard 188, 218; Pauline Hailstone 209, 193; Ed Oshust 156, 157; Melvin Oswald 169, 162, 178; Barb Grumpelt 164, 161; Norman Kendall 162, 177; Frank Porada 168, 214, 187; Josie Chemerika 156; Darrell Gabler 115, 162; Bev Chapski 152.

Pre-Juvenile team, consists of 10 Starskaters. The oldest team, Ice Prec*Ice, meanwhile, is made up of eight St a rSkaters. These three teams are look ing forward to strutting t hei r st u f f before heading into competition season. Their f i r s t c o m p e t it io n FILE PHOTO is in Beausejour in January. These three The Neepawa Figure Skating Club has scheduled its annual Christmas Show on Sunday, teams are coached by Dec. 17 at the Yellowhead Arena.

Cynthia Chartrand.

The Annual Christmas Ice Show will be on SunIf none of that entices you to join us for our Ice Show, day, Dec. 17 from 3:45-5:45 p.m. at the Yellowhead you need to come out to see our 35 CanSkaters, helped Centre. Admission is a silver collection, as well as an out by many of our StarSkaters and coached by Kim unwrapped toy or food to be donated to the Salvation Smith. These tiny skaters are sure to put everyone Army’s Christmas hampers. Please come out and join into the Christmas spirit! us for some great skating!

Sports

DECEMBER 15, 2017

NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS 13

Neepawa Farmers reclaim first place in standings

Gladstone stumbles Despite their loss to Neepawa on Friday, Dec. 8, the Gladstone Lakers still had the chance to keep pace in the standings, with a game on Saturday in Souris. The Elks were the ones who stepped up, claiming a 4-2 decision. Eric Beaudin and Garrett Johnson put the puck in the back of the net for Gladstone, in the defeat. The recent losses have dropped the Lakers to 6-4-0 on the season. After a mid-week matchup with the Pilot Mound Pilots on Wednesday, Dec. 13, Gladstone will then meet Cartwright on Friday, Dec. 22.

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

At the mid-way point of the Tiger Hills Hockey League (THHL) regular season, the Neepawa Farmers appear to have solidified themselves as the top team in the Eastern Conference. The Farmers did so by picking up a pair of very important wins over the weekend.

In the first game, Neepawa travelled east to Gladstone on Friday, Dec. 8 to take on the Lakers. Heading into this contest, Gladstone were in first place in the east, two points clear of Neepawa. The Farmers, however, had already beat Gladstone Minnedosa falls to Killarney in their previous game earlier in the year.

Just one game this past weekend for the Another Neepawa win would give them Minnedosa Bombers, as they hosted the PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX the season series and the tiebreaker ad- Farmers goaltender Brad Nelson keeps his eye on the puck, in Neepawa’s 9-1 win Killarney Shamrocks on Saturday, Dec. vantage in the THHL standings.

9. In this contest, Minnedosa gave the over the Cartwright Clippers on Sunday, Dec. 10.

Once both teams hit the ice, it was Shamrocks everything they could handle, In the second, Kyle McDonald and Lance Nugent but still fell 4-3.

Gladstone who struck first, with Jesse Toth scoring at 10:33 of the first. But from there, Neepawa took control added to Neepawa’s advantage, making it 5-0 heading into Minnedosa’s leading scorers Shane Jury added to his and scored six over the remainder of regulation, to secure the third period. The Farmers didn’t let up in the third, totals, with a pair of goals, while Triston Grant registered the win. Lance Nugent scored a pair on the night for Nee- scoring four more in the final 20 minutes. Levandoski, the other for the Bombers. This defeat dropped Minnepawa, while Bret Levandoski, Reigan Buchanan, Ward Szucki and Nicholson all scored their second goals of the dosa’s record to 4-6-0, good enough for third place in Szucki and Riley Kolesar all added single goals. Farmers game, while Matt Lowry contributed one. For Cartwright, the east. Killarney, meanwhile, improved to 8-1-0, one Brody Mullin spoiled the shutout bid of goaltender Brad game behind the Boissevain Border Kings in the THHL’s goaltender Brady Plett earned the win.

Neepawa would follow up the Gladstone win with a Nelson with just over 10 minutes left in the third, making Western Division. dominant 9-1 victory over the Cartwright Clippers on the final score 9-1.

Minnedosa will hope to make up some of the gap beWith these pair of victories, the Neepawa Farmers tween them and Gladstone and Neepawa, in their next Sunday, Dec. 10. For this game, the Farmers jumped off to a tremendous start, scoring three goals within the first 8:07 improved their record to 7-2-0, and 14 points. The team game on Saturday, Dec. 16. On that night, the Bombers of the opening period. Mike Nicholson, Bret Levandoski will have the weekend off, but return to action with a pair will play the MacGregor Wild. of games on Dec. 22-23 respectively. and Ward Szucki tallied those goals.

Natives battling to ensure season doesn’t slip away

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

Heading into the MJHL Showcase in Winnipeg, the Neepawa Natives (14-17-2.

30 points) were on a five game losing streak, albeit against some stellar competition. Still, the Natives had found themselves winless in December and barely holding on to the final playoff spot in the standings.

Steinbach win big over Neepawa Even the best of teams are going to find it incredibly tough to bounce back from an early four point deficit.

Right now, the Neepawa Natives are not the best of teams at the moment, and the 8 -2 loss to the Steinbach Pistons on Friday, Dec. 8 proved it.

In the first nine minutes of the first period, Steinbach tallied four goals ensuring that the game was well in hand. Austin Heidemann scored less than two minutes into the first. Barely two minutes later, Braden Purtill made it 2-0. The scoring continued with William Koop and Brady Tatro putting away

goals, and making it 4-0 after 20 minutes of play.

In the second period, Neepawa had a few chances, but simply couldn’t climb back into contention.

Steinbach, meanwhile, did take advantage of their chances with two more goals, as Darby Gula and Mark Taraschuk both scored on power-play opportunities.

The third period would finally see Neepawa break through on the score sheet.

Mackenzie Belinski opened things up just 3:30 into the final period, with his eighth goal of the year. That was a short-handed marker for the 17-year-old Vista product. Just over ten minutes later, Justin Metcalf put away his 16th goal and 38th point of the season, making the score 6-2. That second goal from Neepawa seemed to motivate the Pistons to finish strong, and they did just that with a pair of late goals. These final tallies would make the final score 8 -2.

Kings double up Natives

A slow start once again doomed the Neepawa Na-

tives to defeat, this time falling to the Dauphin Kings (8-23-2. 18 points), by the score of 4-2. The game was an afternoon tilt between the two clubs on Sunday, Dec. 10 at Credit Union Place in Dauphin.

The Kings took a quick lead with a goal just 1:21 into the period. Before the end of the first, Dauphin added two more, including a power-play effort from former Yellowhead Chief, Jaxon Heeney.

Neepawa would reply quickly in the second period, as Justin Metcalf scored just 2:41 into the middle frame with his 17th of the season. In the third, Dauphin and Neepawa exchanged goals to make the final score 4-2. Mackenzie Belinski scored for the Natives with a power-play marker. Brennan Kitchen took the win for the Kings, setting aside 39 shots. Both teams went 2-for-7 with the man advantage over the course of the game.

These recent losses had the Natives barely holding on to the eighth and final playoff spot in the MJHL standings, one point ahead for the Swan Valley Stam-

peders (13-12-3. 29 points). each contributed a pair of goals, while Zach Johnson Old Dutch/MJHL and Benoit Mowbray both Showcase added lone goals for NeeIf the Neepawa Natives pawa. Spencer Eschyschyn were looking to regain their picked up his first MJHL confidence, a game against win, with a 32 save effort the Waywayseecappo Wol- between the goalposts. verines (5-27-3. 13 points) The Neepawa Natives should do it. The two teams had one more game at the faced one another at the Old Showcase, a showdown with Dutch/MJHL Showcase in the Virden Oil Capitals on Winnipeg on Tuesday, Dec. Wednesday, Dec. 13 at the 12. The end result for this BellMTS Iceplex. The recontest was a solid 6-3 win sults from that game did not for the Natives. become final until after the Jordan Martin and Jesse Banner & Press publication Gibbons of the Natives deadline. Those details will

appear in the Friday, Dec. 22 edition of the paper.

What now?

The Neepawa Natives have two games left on the schedule for December.

First, they’ll try to exact revenge on the Dauphin Kings on Friday, Dec. 15.

Opening face-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Then on Sunday, Dec. 17, the Swan Valley Stampeders will be in Neepawa. Start time is set for 6:30 p.m.

BOXE Neepawa Combat Sports Club

B-287 Hamilton Street 204-841-1425 boxe.neepawa@gmail.com Boxe Neepawa

2017 Special Boxing, Kickboxing, Grappling, Fitness

3 Month Memberships Youth $105 Teen $120 Adult $135

Commit to getting fit, not hit!

14 NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS

Sports

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Pion wins MJHL Player of the Week NACI Tigers face foes

Submitted Neepawa Banner & Press

Dauphin Kings’ forward Danny Pion has been named the Recycle Everywhere MJHL Player of the Week. The 19-year-old, who hails from Gatineau, QC, recorded seven points (2 goals - 5 assists) in three games for the Kings. Pion has had a great start with Dauphin as the team only acquired him five games ago in a trade with the Steinbach Pistons.

The runners up for this week’s award were 20-year-old forward Braden Purtill of the Steinbach Pistons and 19-yearold goaltender Riley McVeigh of the Virden Oil Capitals.

MJHL Power Rankings The Steinbach Pistons are starting to separate themselves from the pack, both in the league standings and in the Power Rankings. Winners of three straight, the Pistons have begun to distance themselves a little atop the standings. They’re five points up on the Winkler Flyers heading into Monday,

Dec. 11, action. The Pistons are ranked 12th on this week’s CJHL Top 20.

In second place in the Power Rankings are the Virden Oil Capitals, who have been playing some good hockey and have seen themselves jump up in the standings. They’re three points back of second place with games in hand on everyone in front of them.

The other teams that make up the top five this week are the Portage Terriers, Winkler Flyers and OCN Blizzard.

The remainder of the MJHL Power Rankings are in the following order: Selkirk (6th), Swan Valley (7th), Winnipeg (8th), Dauphin (9th) and Waywayseecappo (10th) and Neepawa (11th). The Natives fell from 9th to 11th due to holding the longest active losing skid entering play this week, having lost five straight.

The Power Rankings are a weekly rating of the teams in the MJHL. The placement of club within the rankings are based on the most recent team trends, as opposed the accumulative regular season records.

Chiefs dominate northern neighbours

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

The Yellowhead AAA Midget Chiefs hosted the Norman Northstars for a pair of games this past weekend in Shoal Lake.

Both games proved to be extremely one-sided, as the Chiefs claimed 9-2 and 8-2 wins.

In the first game, played on Saturday, Dec. 9, the Chiefs took control early with four goals in the first period. Norman could reply with only one of their own in the opening 20 minutes of action. Yellowhead followed that up with three more in the second, and a pair of goals in the third.

The Northstars scored just one more before the end of the game, making the final score 9-2.

Several Chiefs players had big statistical nights, with Jake Poole of McAuley, Owen Wareham (Rivers) and Braden Gillies (Neepawa) leading the way, all generating three point efforts.

Poole had two goals and an assist, while Wareham had a goal and two assists. Gillies, meanwhile, helped with assists on three of game’s nine Yellowhead goals.

The next night, these two teams returned to the ice in

Shoal Lake and much like their first game, it was a onesided affair. Chad Nychuk of Rossburn lead the way, with four points (1 goal - 3 assists) for the Chiefs, as they cruised to an 8-2 win. Four other players added three points each, over the coup res of the game, including a hat-trick from Colby Joseph of Elkhorn.

Midget Girls at Showcase The Yellowhead Female Midget Chiefs had a busy weekend in Winnipeg, at the Hockey United Showcase. The team had four games scheduled, starting on Friday, Dec. 8, versus the Pembina Valley Hawks.

In their opening game, the Hawks were able to top the Chiefs 3-2. Jena Barscello of Brandon and Dauphin’s Megan Quesnel scored for Yellowhead.

The next day, the Chiefs faced the Central Plains Capitals. That contest would end in a draw at 1-1. Trinity Tanner (Waywayseecappo) garnered the only goal of the game for Yellowhead.

The team would return to the ice for a second time on Saturday, when they took on Weyburn. This contest was much more one-sided, as the Chiefs collected the

Brookdale Men’s Bonspiel January 19th - 21st

3 events $160 entry Includes Steak Supper Friday Call Fokko 204-729-6812 or Kelly 204-476-0688 Wings Pizza

5-0 victory. Barscello and Tanner each scored their second goals of the tournament, while Sadie Woods of Rivers, Rayna Bonchuk (Birtle) and Neepawa’s Erica McIntosh all scored as well.

Sadie McIntosh (Neepawa) collected the shutout in the win.

For the final game of the Showcase, Yellowhead tied Melville 3-3 on Sunday, Dec. 10 vs. Melville. Erica McIntosh Trinity Tanner and Kenzer Amy (Birtle) all scored.

Bantam Boys dominate Two games generated two very similar results for the Bantam Chiefs, a pair of impressive victories.

First, on Saturday, Dec. 9, Yellowhead beat Brandon 7-1. The next night, the Chiefs topped Parkland, by the score of 10-2.

Sam Wilman of Onanole, Conor Geekie (Strathclair) and Briley Wood (Rivers) each scored twice over the course of the game, while Foxwarren’s Colby Wotton added one.

Then on Sunday, Dec. 10, the Parkland Rangers met the Yellowhead Chiefs in a game in Roblin. Huge

DR. R. P. ASHCROFT OPTOMETRIST DR. K. VANDERHEYDEN OPTOMETRIST

Monday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

37-2nd Ave., N.W., Dauphin NEW PATIENTS WELCOME CALL FOR APPOINTMENTS

205-638-3223

nights from Conor Geekie (3 goals - 2 assists), and Colby Wotton (1G - 3A), lead to the 10-2 win for the Chiefs.

Rough weekend for Bantam Girls Three games in three nights turned into three losses for the Female Bantam Chiefs last weekend. On Friday, Dec. 8, the Chiefs were blanked by the Winnipeg Twins in the Bantam Showcase. On Saturday, Dec. 9, Yellowhead once again was defeated, this time by a 4-1 result to the Winnipeg Rangers. Kasey Fouillard of Miniota notched the only goal of the game for the Chiefs. The final game of the Showcase for Yellowhead was on Sunday, Dec. 10 against the Winnipeg Saints.

This was not the end result, the Chiefs were hoping for, as they were bested by a 9-0 score.

and flu in Brandon

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press The NACI Tigers faced several new challenges, both on and off the ice, this past weekend at the 27th annual Victoria Inn High School Hockey Tournament in Brandon. The Tigers were one of 24 teams from across Manitoba and Northern Ontario to take part in the event, held from Dec.7-10.

NACI’s first competition of the weekend was on Thursday, Dec. 7, when they faced the John Taylor Pipers, a team based out of Winnipeg. When regulation time had ended, however, it was the Tigers who came out victorious, with an impressive 6-0 win. Six different players scored for NACI in this game. Rhys Lewis, Tanner Mann, Brady McLeod, Ben Rainka, Hayden Whelpton and Owen Wiebe all scored in the game, while Brady McLeod earned the shutout in goal.

The next game for NACI would be another relatively rare opponent, the Dryden Eagles. This contest would be much closer, with the Tigers claiming the 5-4 win.

The complete scoring summary from that game was not available to the Banner & Press before publication.

With those two victories, the NACI Tigers earned top spot in their pool and a place in the championship bracket. Heading into the playoffs, however, the Tigers found themselves battling much more than just their opponents, as a severe case of the flu struck the roster.

While the Tigers powered through to a 5-2 win over the Vincent Massey (Winnipeg) Trojans, the physical wear and tear of the game, combined with the virus left them severely depleted.

With barely enough players to make up a pair of lines, NACI was simply no match for their next opponent, the Sturgeon Heights (Winnipeg) Huskies, falling 10-1. In their next contest, versus the Prairie Mountain (Somerset) Mustangs, the ravages of the flu lingered. With just ten remaining healthy NACI players suiting up for the game, the Mustangs collected a 3-1 win. NACI still made it interesting though, as they did score the first goal of the game. The victory was not to be, however, despite the Tiger’s incredible effort.

The Tigers returned to the ice on Wednesday, Dec. 13, with a league game against the Rivers Rams. The final results of that contest were decided after the publication deadline and will appear in the next edition of the Banner & Press. NACI also has a home game on Saturday, Dec. 16 versus the Boissevain Broncos. The start time for that showdown at the Yellowhead Centre is scheduled for 7:15 p.m.

Wishing you a holiday that overflows with love, happiness, friendship and good fortune.

Thanks for hanging in there with us this year.

We truly appreciate your business!

From Jim, Richard and staff of

Jim Hillis Trailer Sales 4 miles west of Brandon on Hwy. 1 then 2.5 miles north on PR 270

204-728-7207 204-729-7455 (cell)

NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS

DECEMBER 15, 2017 15

Classifieds –––––––––– Auctions

–––––––––– Vehicles

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

Budget Tire Co. We buy and sell good used tires.

726-8199, Brandon

–––––––––– Personal

–––––––––– Services

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

MAJOR APPLIANCE and TV Service in home. Call 476-4077

w w w. n e e p a w a b a n n e r . c o m

Classified Ad Deadline:

• Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines • Please check your ad when first published the Neepawa Banner & Press will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion.

• All copy is subject to approval by the Neepawa Banner & Press.

• We reserve the right to edit copy or to refuse to publish any advertisement we deem illegal, libelous, misleading or offensive

–––––––––– Feed & Seed

–––––––––– For Sale or Rent

For sale: green feed oat bales. Put up dry. Call 204841-9010 _____________________ NuVision Commodities St. Jean, MB buying feed grains, wheat, barley, peas, oats, off grades grain and custom hauling back to the Red River area. Phone 1(204)758-3401 or 1(204)746-4028.

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

–––––––––– For Sale

Red or white potatoes, no fertilizer or spray, 50lbs $15.

Alvin Weber, second lane right on Plumas hwy #260, N of #16

Obituary Eva Emily Heselwood Eva Emily Heselwood (nee Gillespie) was born on the family farm in the Bear Creek District on December 24, 1928. (What a Christmas gift) She attended Livingstone School till its closing and then attended Bear Creek for a year and a half before saying goodbye to education to help her sister Tillie and brother Bob with the farm work.

Eva loved the great outdoors whether it was working in the garden, in the fields haying or combining or riding her pony, she enjoyed it all. But never fear, she could also cook up a meal fit for a king.

In her spare time which wasn’t very often, she had a number of hobbies she also enjoyed such as woodwork, leatherwork, etc. No doubt some of you folks gathered here today have wallets or handbags to remember her by.

A short time after the family farm was disposed of, Eva and her sister Tillie moved into her waiting mobile home in Gladstone that she had purchased earlier. But Eva wasn’t ready to be a city slicker just yet. Along the way she had found the love of her life and October 6, 1984, Edward Heselwood and Eva were married in the Neepawa United Church.

They then settled down on their little 40 acre hobby farm 7 miles south of Gladstone. As they both loved horses, some years down the road they decided to give pony rides at fairs, etc. It turned out this was only to be for a short time as Edward became ill and that enjoyment fell by the wayside.

They eventually sold all the livestock and the farm and were looking forward to moving into the mobile home where God willing they would have a few more years of happiness together but it was not meant to be, for Edward passed away suddenly on July 25, 1998.

With the help of kind friends and neighbours, Eva and her little dogs were completely settled in her mobile home by October 31st. Amid many tears that her happy marriage had come to such an abrupt and sad ending.

It was her little dogs that both Edward and she adored that helped her through this difficult and sad time and gave her the strength and the courage to carry on.

The Good Lord beckoned Eva to come, with her passing on Thursday, December 7, 2017, and once more and forever be with her husband, sister, brother and parents where there is no more pain and sorrow.

Eva was predeceased by her husband Edward in July 1998; her sister Tillie in February 2005; her father William in July 1941; her mother Amelia in December 1969; her brother Bob in February 2014 (Isabel in June 2012) Gillespie; and Edward’s cousin Gladys Moreau who she adored in April 2007.

Those left to mourn her passing are numerous cousins and close friends; including her dear friend David who has really been there for Eva the last years of her life’s journey.

Many Happy and Precious Memories she has left behind.

Eva’s little dogs Nikki and Coco along with Candy and Tippy will accompany Eva on her final journey to that beautiful home above. What a joyful reunion they will have with her family and little buddies Scruffy and Snoopy when they can all stroll over Heaven together.

“Goodbye Everyone and God Bless You All.” Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 11:00 am at the Gladstone United Church with Interment at the Gladstone Cemetery.

Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone~MacGregor www.clarkesfuneralhome.com

Tuesday Noon

Mary Kulbacki It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Kulbacki on November 26, 2017 at Minnedosa Care Home, at the age of 94.

Mary was born on July 17, 1923 in Elk Ranch, Manitoba to Mary Dalejcik and Joseph Kasprick the 9th of 10 children.

She grew up on a farm near Polonia, where the home still stands, on the west side of the valley.

In October 1946, Mary married Donald Kulbacki and they took up residence at his family home directly across the road from where Mary grew up. They used to joke between themselves that if they would have had vehicles, they both would have searched further. They began with very little and succeeded in building their farm and lives together.

In 1957, Mom and Dad moved to a farm two miles east of Eden and retired to Neepawa in 1993.

Sewing was one of Mom's favorite hobbies. Her daughter Janet would indicate a dress she liked in the catalogue and Mary would duplicate it to perfection. There was not one article of clothing she would buy for herself that she would not “alter”.

She also enjoyed a large garden and orchard. Jars and jars of sauerkraut and pickles, fruit and jams filled the shelves every year. There was always fresh baking when the kids came home from school.

Mary, Della Speiss, Irene Suski, Frances Kulbacki, and Rose Kuharski (along with their spouses), ran a popular catering business for several years, serving traditional polish dishes like cabbage rolls and perogies. They would be booked for weddings every weekend in the summers.

One Slovak tradition Mom maintained in its entirety was the Slovak Christmas celebration, which included 12 special Christmas Eve dishes and customs. Some specialties are makovnik, babalki, oplatka, and stewed podpinki. This family tradition is being carried on with pride by the next generation.

Mary was very feisty and strong willed, never accepting that something could not be done if one was determined to accomplish it. She would let you know if something was not right.

Mom was predeceased by husband, Donald, in 1995 and her siblings: Paul, Emma, Steven, Joseph (wife Rose), Simon (wife Martha), John (wife Dorothy), Agnes, and Gertrude. Brother-in-law Paul Yakiwchuk.

Mom will be missed by her children, Richard, Janet and husband Don, Larry and wife Beverley, David, Ronald and wife Nadine. As well as grandchildren Brian and wife Sandra, John, Angie and husband Sheldon, Mathew and wife Jewel, Erica and husband Dustin. Great grandchildren: Belana and Sarek Osborne, Tyler and Bailey Enns, Lillian and Oliver Kulbacki, Mattix, Kenna and Ledger Johnson. One sister Elizabeth Yakiwchuk. In laws: Pat Wahoski, Gladys Kulbacki, Francis Kulbacki, Violet Makway, Frank and Grace Kulbacki, Terri and Gail Kulbacki and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mom spent her entire long life with energy and creativity, caring about, caring for and helping her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. We were indeed blessed to have such a Mom for so long.

Funeral services were held November 30, 2017 at St Doninics Church in Neepawa with interment at the Neepawa Cemetery.

If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Minnedosa Care Home, to Country Meadows Care Home, or to the Kidney Foundation of Canada.

Wieczne odpoczewanie Eternal rest

To place an ad:

Telephone: Fax: Email:

204-476-3401/ 888-436-4242 204-476-5073 ads@neepawabanner.com

All word classifieds must be prepaid before printing

In Memory In memory of our Brother, and our Dad, Ronald (Ron) Keith McCaskill who left us 3 years ago on December 22, 2014.

There will always be this heartache and then a silent tear, We shall cherish those pleasant memories of the days when you were here.

Remembering you is easy, we do it every day.

Missing you is a heartache that never goes away.

Forever loved, families of Murray, Glenda, Lynnette, Judy, Marlin and Ron’s children Stetson & Lacie.

Thank you for reading the Neepawa Banner & Press Obituary Dora Doan Peacefully, on December 2nd, 2017 at the age of 93, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Dora Doan of Riding Mountain, Manitoba, passed away at Neepawa Health Centre.

Dora is lovingly remembered and survived by her children, Nelson (Pat), Derek (Diane), David and Charlene, Mark, Peter (Deb), and Tim (Rhonda).Grandchildren Stefan (Susan), Karyn (Kasey), Christopher (Briana), Carmen (Doug), Tracy, Erik, Matthew, Carmelle, Michael, Amanda, Meagan, and Seth. Great-grandchildren Liam, Ethan, Gavin, Nathaniel, Kaden, Haleigh, Alicia, Emily, Paige, Reese, Brooke, and Vienna.

Dora was predeceased by her loving husband, Archie of 57 years, her parents, Thomas and Jennie Dennis, brothers Norman and Harold, and sister Nora. She is survived by her sister Laura (Rodney) Vopni, sister in law Dory, brother Don (Margaret), brother in law and sister in law George and Thelma Doan and many nieces, and nephews.

Dora was born in Kenville, Manitoba and attended school in Birch River. After graduating from Grade XII, during the Second World War, she worked at the Long Branch Arsenal, near Toronto, building rifles for the Canadian Forces.

In 1946 she began her training at Dauphin General Hospital, graduating as a Registered Nurse in 1949.

While working at Dauphin General Hospital, she met Archie at a local dance. They were married in Swan River at Saint James Anglican Church on August 15, 1950. As the wife of a Park Warden in the Riding Mountain National Park, she always said that she spent the rest of her life “in the bush”. She loved the adventure, and in the early years patrolled all of the lakes with Archie. She spent many happy days hiking the park trails with her husband and children. All of their six boys were born while Archie was in the Warden Service, and all have inherited the same love of the outdoors.

In 1975 they bought their retirement home in Riding Mountain, Manitoba, where they spent many happy years. Dora was a devoted mother and wife. She enjoyed gardening and providing wonderful meals for her family over the years and especially on festive occasions.

She had a strong faith and was a long time member of McCreary Gospel Church.

She loved us deeply and will always be in our thoughts and hearts. We will miss you Mom. The family expresses their sincere thanks to the Neepawa Health Centre for their kindness and care.

A celebration of Dora's life was held on Friday, December 8, 2017 at 2:00 pm from McCreary Gospel Church in McCreary, MB with Pastor Josiah Preuter officiating.

Interment followed in Riding Mountain Cemetery, Riding Mountain, MB Should friends so desire, a donation may be made in memory of Dora to Samaritan's Purse Canada, 20 Hopewell Way NE, Calgary, AB, T3J 5H5.

Sneath-Strilchuk -McCreary Chapel 204-835-2004 • www.sneathstrilchuk.com

–––––––––– Notice Arden Hall, cap. 255. Park, camping and sports facilities, rink, curling ice, kitchen and lounge. Call Leah 368-2403 or 841-4766 _____________________ Drug problem? Narcotics Anonymous can help. Meetings on Sat at 7 p.m. and Tues at 7 p.m. at Calvary Chapel, 221 Hamilton St. Neepawa _____________________ Manitoba Councils UCT raffle winners for 2017 are: $1500--Darlene Gillies, Neepawa; $750-Jessica Empey,Shilo; $500--Kim Cochrane,Neepawa; $250--Nancy Syntak,Brandon. Thank you to everyone that supported the UCT.

–––––––––– For Rent

Churchill Block, Neepawa, apartment for rent. Available immediately. Phone or text 204-841-1298 _____________________ For rent in Neepawa, 3 bedroom, 1 bath, living room, dining room. Includes 4 main appliances and available anytime. Phone 204-212-2331. _____________________ TRAILER RENTALS: cargo, dump, equipment, auto, livestock/horse. FORK LIFT TELEPORT 729-8989

–––––––––– Help Wanted We are looking for 9 experienced (2-3yrs.), seasonal applicants to work on a bee farm as an Apiary Technician in Neepawa, MB. 3 applicants from March 15 to October 15, 2018, 5 applicants from April 15 to Oct 15, 2018 & 1 applicant from April 15 to Nov 15, 2018. Must be able to work full time, including evenings & weekends. Duties include: unwrapping/wrapping, queen rearing, making nucs, feeding, medicating, supering, pulling honey, extracting crop, maintain/ assemble equipment, etc.

Positions are physically demanding and must be able to handle heavy loads, work in a fast- paced environment with a combination of walking, standing, bending, crouching and kneeling for extended periods. Positions are mostly outdoors when hot & dusty, wet /damp. $14-17/hr for 40 hours/week. Benefits include: Workers comp. & vacation pay. Please mail resume to: Grysiuk Honey Farms Ltd., 30 Granada Cr., Wpg, MB. R2Y 0P8

Find it in the

Classifieds

Obituary Edna Bernice Stewart It is with great sadness that we children announce the passing of our Mom, Edna Stewart on November 6, 2017.

Edna was born on September 19, 1920 on her home farm in the RM of Westbourne. Edna's mother, Bertha Breckman was from Iceland and her father Elwood was of Scottish descent.

Edna grew up on the family farm near Golden Stream.

She went to Grade 9 at the Golden Stream School and then attained her Grade 12 by correspondence.

On June 6, 1944 Edna married Lyle Stewart. Together they raised four children: Ken (Dixie), Linda (Wayne), Helen (Murray) and Maxine (Doug). Edna was well known as a great seamstress. She was a loving homemaker and worked as a store clerk in Virden.

Edna belonged to the UCW, enjoyed playing card, reading the Free Press daily, dancing and camping. Most important to Edna were the family visits and keeping up with all grandkids. Edna enjoyed travelling with her children to Mexico, Florida and Hawaii. Many holidays her Gladstone home would be full of spare beds upstairs and downstairs. Edna enjoyed lots of good times and laughs with family and neighbours.

Edna had 10 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and one great great grandson.

Edna moved into the Third Crossing in Gladstone in October 2011. She enjoyed all the musical programs, summer barbeques, games and ice cream outings.

Her family will miss her dearly. She has left us with so many precious memories. The most kind and loving Mom has left our world.

In accordance with Mom's wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family get together will be held to celebrate Mom's life in the spring and to place Mom's ashes along side our Dad. We gratefully thank all the wonderful nurses and staff at the Third Crossing for the superior and kind care given to our Mom over all the six years there.

Fishing for some bargains?

Check out our advertisers or place a wanted ad in our classified section.

Call 476-3401 or 1-888-436-4242

16 NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS DECEMBER 15, 2017

Coming Events

In Memory

Minnedosa adult learning Centre

Darrin Kerluke

April 12, 1978 – December 18, 2016 Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free.

I’m following the path God laid for me.

I took His hand when I heard him call, I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day.

To laugh, to love, to work or play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way.

I found that place at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss.

Ah yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life’s been full, I’ve savored much.

Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief Don’t lengthen it now with undo grief.

Lift up your heart and share with me…

God wanted me now, He set me free.

High School Courses and Computer Classes For Adults who want

- a high school diploma - to upgrade present skills - high school credits to enter into College or University

What we offer -

flexible intake - can start anytime self-paced courses open during the day and some evenings everyday attendance is not mandatory

Computer Classes Start the Week of January 22nd, 2018

1. Intro level (Applying Info & Com Tech I5F) 2. Advanced level (Automated Office 40S)

131 Main Street South (Call Val Gawel at 204-867-2519)

Forever in our hearts, Dad, Gloria, Jonathan, and Jordan (Sarah)

Thank You IF YOU’RE LOOKING

AT THIS

Plumas Game & Fish Association

would like to thank all the businesses who participated in our awards night.

The evening was a success and we look forward to gathering together again next year!

SO ARE YOUR CUSTOMERS

YOUR AD SHOULD BE HERE

Banner & Press

neepawa

Thank You!

243 Hamilton St 204-476-3401

Thank You

We would like to express our sincere appreciation for the many words of comfort, sympathy cards, floral tributes, food brought to our home, and memorial donations on the loss of our Dad and Grandpa, Alfred Walker. Special thanks to Pastor Vosper for his words of reassurance, to Lenore Buffi, organist and to Clarke's funeral home for their compassionate service. We also wish to thank the ladies of Zion Lutheran church for serving lunch. Your kindness during our time of loss is much appreciated.

Arlene, Les and Yulin We, the family of Mary Kulbacki, would like to thank our friends and relatives for their many acts of kindness and comfort shown to us through cards, phone calls, visits, floral arrangements, memorial donations and food sent to us in the recent loss of our mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Thank you to Dr Tariq and to the home care workers that helped Mary maintain her independence and ramain in her home up until a few months ago. Thank you to Dr Onyshko and the Minnedosa Personal Care Home for their professionalism and compassion. Thank you to all who contributed to the funeral service, especially Father Mark Filips. To the CWL ladies for lunch, to the pallbearers and to White's Funeral Services. A special thank you to SR. Aline Comeau of the order of the Sisters of the Cross for providing communion and visiting with mom for many years. To all of you who helped with emotional and physical support when it was needed over the last few months, we are forever grateful. Sincerely, Richard, Janet, Larry, David, Ronald and families.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The January 2nd, 2018 Regular Board Meeting of Beautiful Plains School Division has been cancelled.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE MATTER OF the Estate of BENNETT ANDREAS SCHACHNER, late of the Municipality of Glenella-Landsdowne, in the Province of Manitoba, deceased.

ALL CLAIMS against the above Estate, duly verified by Statutory Declaration, must be sent to the undersigned at P.O. Box 551, Dauphin, Manitoba, R7N 2V4, on or before the 12th day of January, 2018, after which date, the Estate will be distributed having regard only to claims of which the Administratrix then has notice.

DATED at the City of Dauphin, in the Province of Manitoba, this 1st day of December, 2017

JOHNSTON & COMPANY Lana Davidson Solicitor for the Administratrix

Holiday Worship Times Prepared by the Neepawa Ministerial Anglican: St. John’s, Kelwood: Dec. 24, 10:00 a.m.

All Saints, Gladstone: Dec. 24, 12:30 p.m.

St. James, Neepawa: Dec. 24, 7:00 p.m.

St. Mark’s, Minnedosa: Dec. 24, 9:30 p.m.

Dec. 24, 7:00 p.m.

Calvary Chapel Dec. 24, 10:30 p.m.

IWC Filipino Church Cantata Dec. 24, 5:00 p.m.

Knox Presbyterian:

Dec. 24, 4:00 p.m.

Roman Catholic: Our Lady of the Assumption, Carberry: Dec. 24, 4:30 p.m.

St. Dominic’s, Neepawa: Dec. 24, 8:00 p.m.

Dec. 25, 10:00 a.m.

Brookdale United Church: “Blue Christmas” Mon, Dec. 18, 7:00 p.m.

Dec. 24, 10:00 a.m.

Neepawa United Church: “Blue Christmas” Wed, Dec. 20, 7:00 p.m.

Dec. 24, 11:00am, 7:00 p.m.

Christ Lutheran Church, Neepawa: Dec. 24, 4:00pm; Dec. 25, 10:00 a.m.

Waldersee Lutheran: Dec. 24, 4:30p.m.

Dec. 25, 10:30 a.m.

Erickson Lutheran:

Jarvis Trucking Ltd, Gladstone, MB.

ROBERT SOPUCK

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

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

EILEEN CLARKE

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

Member of Parliament for Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa along with MLA for Agassiz invite you to join them at their

Christmas Open House

Monday, December 18, 2017 10:00 am – 11:30 am 17 Dennis Street, GLADSTONE EVERYONE WELCOME!

For further information, please call Toll-free 1-877-405-8946

Tender MUNICIPALITY OF STE. ROSE GRAVEL CRUSHING TENDER

Notice

First Baptist:

Help Wanted

Dec. 24, 7:30 p.m.

Prairie Alliance Church: Dec. 24, 3:30 p.m. (no service Dec. 24 morning)

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

Sealed Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to and including 12:00 Noon on December 20, 2017, for the following: The crushing of approximately 10,000 yards of gravel located at the South half of Section Twenty-five, Township Twenty-two, Range Fifteen West of the Principal Meridian in Manitoba (25-22-15 WPM), subject to the Reservations and Provisions contained in the Grant from the Crown.

Tenders to be clearly marked “MUNICIPALITY OF STE. ROSE – GRAVEL CRUSHING TENDER”. Tenders not necessarily opened on closing date of tender.

Lowest or any tender, in whole or in part, not necessarily accepted.

For further information, contact the Municipal Office.

Dated at Ste. Rose du Lac, Manitoba, this 6th day of December, 2017 Marlene Bouchard, CMMA Municipality of Ste. Rose Box 30, 722 Central Avenue Ste. Rose du Lac, MB. R0L 1S0 Phone: 204-447-2229 Fax: 204-447-2875 E-Mail: sterose@mts.net

Help Wanted

CUSTODIAN Brookdale Elementary School

Beautiful Plains School Division is accepting applications for a permanent custodian at Brookdale Elementary School, in Brookdale, MB (5 hours per day). Duties include the cleaning and maintenance of buildings, equipment and grounds under the direction of the Principal and Maintenance Supervisor.

The starting wage is $19.42 per hour with 4 annual increments of $.50 /hr. The Division offers a pension plan and other benefits. Start date will be January 2018.

Applicants should submit their resume stating their qualifications and experience along with three professional references by Friday, December 29th, 2017 at NOON to: Shannon Bayes, CPA, CGA, MBA Secretary-Treasurer Beautiful Plains School Division Box 700 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Tel: (204) 476-2388 Fax: (204) 476-3606 Email: bpsd@bpsd.mb.ca See Division website for more details on this position at www.beautifulplainssd.ca Click on Job Postings or email bpsd@bpsd.mb.ca for a detailed ad.

Successful candidates must complete a Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry check.

The Division thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

www.neepawabanner.com

invites applications for the following position: Regular School Bus Driver Route #9 Laurier The salary for this position is $1,538.33 monthly, based on daily kilometers driven.

Applicants require a current Manitoba Class 2 driver’s license and School Bus Operator’s Endorsement or willing to obtain through a Division provided training course.

Further information regarding duties and qualifications may be obtained by contacting the Transportation/Maintenance Supervisor.

Applications including 3 references will be received by the undersigned until the position has been filled.

Dean Bluhm Transportation/Maintenance Supervisor Turtle River School Division Box 309 McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0 Phone: 835-2067 or Fax: 835-2426 deanb@trsd.ca Although all applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for a personal interview will be contacted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

{HERE} Your Ad

Email: ads@neepawabanner.com

NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS

DECEMBER 15, 2017 17

Manitoba Community Newspaper Association Province-wide Classifieds FOR SALE

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

BATTERIES FOR EVERYTHING. Automotive, farm, construction, ATV, marine, motorcycle, golf carts, phones,

tools, radios, computers etc.

Reconditioned, obsolete and hard-to-find batteries. SOLAR equipment. The Battery Man. Winnipeg. 1.877.775.8271 w w w.bat ter yman.c a PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 400,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or email classified@mcna.com for details.

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

Help Wanted Neepawa Dental is looking for another

Phase II Dental Assistant

to join our dental team in Neepawa and Carberry, Manitoba.

Must have strong communication skills, be a people person, and be respectful and considerate to others. Position offers competitive salary, benefits and a comfortable working environment with great patients.

Email danieljzettler@gmail.com or call/text 204-803-0402 for more information

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION Invites applications for the following half - time position (12:30-4:30) (with the possibility of extra hours during peak times of the year) at the Division Office in McCreary Clerical/Account Assistant Applicants should have a Grade 12 diploma, typing, clerical, and accounting skills, and good communication skills. Experience working with Microsoft Office, Database Software, and Payables would be considered assets. Candidate must have good communication skills. Duties to commence as arranged.

Applications close when position is filled For information about the position, contact the undersigned at 204 835-2067or shannon@trsd.ca Please send a letter of application along with a resume and three references to: Shannon Desjardins, Secretary Treasurer Turtle River School Division Box 309 McCreary, MB. R0J 1B0 Phone: 204-835-2067 or Fax: 204-835-2426

Powertec Solar, Consumer Choice Award winner, “Top Solar Company,” contact us for a free estimate and let us explain the - Powertec advantage: www.powertecsolar.ca (204) 809-8703 Extended Black Friday Sale for Christmas savings!

Specials include pillow top queen Beautyrest mattress set $599 (KDL Retail Value $899), Fabric rocker reclining chairs by England Furniture (a La-Z-Boy Company), $599 (KDL Retail Value $799) – 3 available, Solid wood (no veneers) Mako Furniture five piece bedroom suite, including queen bed (headboard, footboard and rails), 5 drawer chest and nightstand, $999 (KDL Retail Value $1399) 14 colour options – custom order, England Furniture (a La-Z-Boy Company) “L” shaped sectionals, $1369 (KDL Retail Value $1899) now reduced to $1099

Help Wanted

SERVICES GUIDE Construction

Birnie Builders

Redi-Built and and on site Redi-Built onhomes, site Huron PVC Windows

PRAIRIE REDI-MIX

homes, cottages,

Ph/Fax: huron PVC Windows Birnie Builders Birnie Builders 204-966-3207 Phone/Fax

Redi-Built and Redi-Built andon onsite sitehomes, homes, Harold Klassen Huron PVC 204-966-3207 HuronMB PVCWindows Windows Birnie, Ph/Fax: Cell Ph/Fax:

“Let Us Custom Design A 204-966-3207 204-476-6843 204-966-3207 Home For You”

Harold HaroldKlassen Klassen harold.birniebuilders@gmail.com Birnie, Birnie,MB MB “Let Us Custom Design A “Let “LetUs UsCustom CustomDesign DesignAA Home For You” Home HomeFor ForYou” You”

harold.birniebuilders@gmail.com harold.birniebuilders@gmail.com

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

204-867-3853

FOXWARREN/SHOAL LAKE

204-847-2331 HAMIOTA

204-764-2465

Electrical

Sewage

HILLER ELECTRIC

RAINKIE’S SEWAGE SERVICE

For all your electrical needs...

Commercial • Residential Chain Trenching

Call Kent Hiller 368-2460 or Cell 476-6571

Competition Environmental Ltd. PO Box 609 Carnduff, SK. S0C 0S0 Email : competition@ sasktel.net Office : 306-482-3558 Fax : 306-482-3574 Charlie : 306-482-7897 Greg : 306-485-7833

Jim Beaumont

476-2483 Owner/Operator

Cellular 476-6591 Dennis 476-2766

23 Hour Service

Professional • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Utilities • Offices and more!

Kevin Friesen Brent Friesen 204 841 0012 204-212-3033

www.kevinswoodworking.ca

Winter Road Haul 2018 Class 1 Drivers needed for deliveries in MB & NW Ont. (800) 665-4302 ext. 251 or e-mail: orderdesk@penneroil.ca CLASS 1A & 3A TRUCK DRIVERS REQUIRED to operate semi vacs and straight vacs in SE Sask.

Full or part time positions available.

Wages based on experience.

Resume’s and work references to:

PHONE

110B Main St S Minnedosa

(Facing Main Street in the Co-Op Administration Building)

867-3981

http://www.ajaxlaw.ca

Rentals

TAC

For all your residential and farm building needs

Ventures Inc.

Construction Rough Lumber

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

Full dimension Corral Planks and Windbreak

Mike Ellis 204-841-4244 Dave Leflar 204-841-0025

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

Visit us on Facebook.com

F. KOZAK & SONS LTD.

Firewood Sales

204-966-3372

john@trijindustries.com

Woodlot Management

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

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

WE OFFER: • Redi-Mix Concrete & Concrete Pumping.

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

WE ARE A CERTIFIED BATCH PLANT.

204-476-5432

135 Boundary Street, Neepawa, MB Prepare your business to SOAR! Place an Ad in your local newspaper!

Ph: 204-476-3401 Email: ads@neepawabanner.com

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

R

olling Acres eady Mix

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

Irvin 204-476-6236

Garbage Bin Rentals

We buy Scrap!

Phone 476-0002 for more information – 2 available, Any leather or upholstery custom order – get a three piece solid wood occasional set for $399.00 (KDL Retail Value $599). A selection of counter height and bar height stools on clearance (save 20-40%), Single over single solid wood bunk set – including set of drawers (underneath) for $699 (KDL Retail value $1099). Other store specials are available, see staff or contact KDL for more information. Mon-Fri 9-8, Sat 9-6 & Sun 11-5. Call KDL Furniture at 204-571-1971.

660 Highland Ave., South side of #1 Hwy., Brandon.

STEEL BUILDINGS

FALL CLEARANCE SALE ON NOW! 20X21 $5,990 Front & Back Walls Included.

25x25 $6,896 One End Wall Included. 32x33 $8,199 No Ends Included. Check Out w w w.pioneersteel. ca for more prices. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career!

Employers have work-athome positions available.

Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep. ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

18 NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS DECEMBER 15, 2017

Neepawa Community A mystery from history to solve Christmas Dinner

By Jessica Morton

Neepawa Banner & Press

Have you ever been alone on Christmas? Or do you know someone who is alone on Christmas? Well, the Neepawa Chicken Delight has something that will make your Christmas a little less lonely. Every year the Chicken Delight restaurant in Neepawa hosts a community dinner on Christmas Day from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. with a meal delivery available within

A request from Rick Sparling this week, asking anyone if they have information on the people within this picture. This is just west of the Telephone Exchange building, near a shoe repair shop called ‘Deluxe Shoe Repairing’.

There also appears to be a barber shop next door.

Does anyone know who the four ladies are? Does anyone know who ran the shoe repair business?

Or who had the barber shop? What year this might have been? if you have the information, please contact rickbarb@ s h a w. c a o r s p o r t s @ neepawabanner.com

Neepawa. Jean Blatt, manager at Chicken Delight, has been running this program for 1516 years with help from Genie Barnaby, with the HAND organization, to help provide the transportation. If you need a ride to the Christmas dinner you can book one through the HAND office before December 21. For further information or to register you can contact Jean Blatt at Chicken Delight (204476-7500) or Genie Barnaby from HAND (204-476-2009).

Auction Sales McSherry Auction 12 Patterson Dr. Stonewall, MB

Find something for the kid in you, in the CLASSIFIEDS!

Last Chance 2017 Estate & Moving

Sat Dec 16 @ 10 AM Wishing All a Joyous Holiday Season!

Estate & Moving

Sat Jan 6, 2018 @ 10 AM Call to Consign - Go to Web For Listings!

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

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

Real Estate

Gill & Schmall Agencies NEW LISTING 280 Bourke St, Neepawa.

MLS# 1730599 A must see! Ideal home or rental. 1+2 bdrm,sgl. gar. Very low utilities! Close to downtown & schools.

467 William St, Neepawa.

MLS# 1717653 Beautiful 2+2 w/ valley view. HWF’s, quartz c-tops, walk-out bsmt. Sellers Motivated!

221 Ellen St, Neepawa.

MLS# 1728263 1 bed, 1 bath, cozy bungalow.

Close to downtown.

Other listings:

- 90 Fourth St, Glenella. MLS# 1722050 $79,500. Three bdrm, nice fam. home, close to school.

- 15 Sixth St, Glenella. MLS# 1719391 $78,500. Great condition, 3 bdrm, 1172 sf, nice quiet town.

- 262 Emma St, Neepawa. MLS# 1722331 $127,500. Nice 3 bdrm home, well maintained, nice location.

- 212 Third St, Minnedosa. MLS# 1720058 $199,000. 4 bdrm, 2 bath, walk-out bsmt, nice location.

Diane Martin 204-841-0932

Liz Sumner 204-476-6362

John Nelson 204-476-6719

www.facebook.com/gillandschmall

www.gillandschmall.com

e r o M

SUBMITTED

View from Parliament Hill Same old Liberal opposition to firearm ownership

By Robert Spouck

MP: Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa

“I came to Ottawa with the firm belief that the only people in this country who should have guns are police officers and soldiers.” – Allan Rock, Former Liberal Minister of Justice, 1994 This mentality on firearm ownership in Canada, unfortunately, still runs rampant within the Liberal Party of Canada over two decades later. Media outlets have already reported that the Liberals are planning to table a piece of legislation in the near future that will target law-abiding firearms owners.

These articles also note that rural Liberal MPs are “awfully nervous about what the legislation could be,” and rightfully so. The Liberal Party has a sad track record when it comes to supporting law abiding firearms owners.

Earlier in November, Parliament was given the chance to reduce the administrative burden on Canadian firearms owners, without impacting public safety in the slightest. Unfortunately, the Liberals, NDP, Bloc Quebecois and Green Party all chose to vote against Bill C-346. The aim of the Bill was to ensure that no law-abiding firearms owner is criminalized for an administrative issue. The proposed changes reflected the success of the RCMP’s Continuous Eligibility System. This system verifies the validity and conditions of license requirements through criminal record checks on licensed firearms owners 365 days a year.

Conservatives believe that all law-abiding firearms owners should never be in danger of a five-year prison sentence as a result of processing delays.

Bill C-346 would have amended the Firearms Act to eliminate the expiry of firearms licenses with a mandatory provision that the license holder update their relevant information every ten years. An indi-

vidual whose license has not been updated would not be able to purchase a firearm or ammunition.

If an individual failed to update their information, the license becomes suspended, with the suspension ending only when the holder provides the necessary basic information.

It is not surprising that the Liberal government would oppose this common sense legislation, given who they choose to take advice from on this topic.

Earlier this year, the Liberals overhauled the membership of the Government’s Canadian Firearms Advisory Committee (CFAC). The Liberals stacked the committee with people who do not use firearms and do not like firearms. The previous CFAC gave a voice to hunters, sport shooters and firearms owners, who would normally not be given an avenue to voice concerns with the current firearms regulatory regime.

They had a way to propose reforms to streamline processes and ensure we keep Canadians safe. Now, the only advice the government receives comes from an echo chamber of people who do not understand or appreciate our way of life. Simply put, the majority of the new committee does not think anyone should be able to own a firearm.

I see no end to the Liberal’s unjustified attacks on law-abiding hunters, farmers and sport shooters, and our way of life. Conservatives believe that to fight crime, we must focus on the criminals who use guns, while protecting the rights of law-abiding citizens.

Unfortunately, most Liberals have never shown interest in understanding the way of life or perspectives of law-abiding firearm owners. However, I am proud to say that Conservatives will continue to give a voice to the legitimate and growing concerns of law abiding hunters, farmers and sport shooters. We will stand up against these continued attacks, each and every time.

than your community newspaper!

See us for all your office supply needs!

CUSTOM POSTERS & POST CARDS

Correction

In the article ‘Neepawa’s forgotten champions’, It was indicated that the three players discussed within the story were missing from the team photo at the Yellowhead Centre. They are in fact, missing from the team photo on page 192 of Rick Sparling’s book ‘The History of Amateur Hockey in Neepawa’.

NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS DECEMBER 15, 2017 19

Top 10 nearly new vehicle buys of 2017 - Part 2 Ben Castle Neepawa Banner & Press Part one of the nearly new vehicle review can be seen in the Friday, Nov. 24 edition of the Neepawa Banner & Press 5) Save up to $11,500: 2015- Ford Mustang Canada’s favourite muscle car relaunched to critical acclaim in 2015 with a new independent rear suspension that meant that the Ford Mustang could finally give the best sports cars from Europe and Asia a run for their money. It looks stunning, has a much more premium feel than the previous generation Mustang both inside and out and is available with four cylinder turbocharged, V6 and V8 engines in both fastback and convertible bodystyles with either a six-speed manual or six-speed paddleshift automatic transmission. Pay as little as $26,000 for a low mileage 2015 Ecoboost fastback with a manual transmission or a V6 Convertible with automatic transmission. The one you’ll want though is the V8. Pay around $34,000 for a low mileage GT Fastback with manual transmission or $40,000 for a GT Premium Fastback with the Performance package.

The Premium models gain additional luxury features such as leather seating. The biggest savings come with the four cylinder Ecoboost Premium models though.

Pay only $32,000 for a low mileage 2016 Ecoboost Premium convertible with automatic transmission.

With 310 horsepower, it`s still a fast car in its own right, faster than the V6 and significantly more economical than the V8 and represents an $11,500 saving.

4) Save up to $14,000: 2011- Ford Explorer Ford’s three-row SUV has been around since 2011 in its current incarnation and can trace its lineage back over five generations to 1990. Most 2011- Explorers feature the well-proven 290 horsepower 3.5 litre V6 engine. Later Sport and Platinum models feature a more powerful 365 horsepower 3.5 litre V6 Ecoboost engine lifted from the F150 pickup. A high mileage

2011-2013 Explorer AWD in mid-range XLT trim starts from around $16,000. Pay $17,000 for a higher spec Limited model which adds leather amongst other features. A low mileage 2015 Explorer Limited starts from around $36,000 representing a $13,000 saving and you can pick up a 2015 Sport with less than 50,000 kilometres with the more powerful Ecoboost engine for around $38,000 (a $14,000 saving).

economy and capability. The usual regular, extended cab (Supercab) and crew cab (Supercrew) bodystyles combined with short and long boxes are available. Pay as little as $28,000 for a high mileage mid-spec XLT Supercrew 4WD with the 5 litre V8 engine. Low mileage 2016 Supercabs with the 3.5 litre V6 engine start from as little as $31,000 but the biggest savings come in higher Lariat trim, which includes leather seating and automatic 4WD amongst other features. Pay $42,000 for a 2015 Lariat Supercrew with 30,000 kilometres and the economical 2.7 V6 Ecoboost engine or $43,000 for a 50,000 kilometre 2015 Lariat Supercrew with the top-line 3.5 MB. litreAug V619,Ecoboost biggest NEEPAWA, 2015 - A newengine. initiative The Natives board member next few days, farms from the Neepawa Natives junior ‘A’to hockey is thekilometre saving ($14,500) though has be aclub 40,000 reaching out to the region’s agricultural industry. Har- of Neepawa will receive a Lariat 4WD with litre V8forengine for www.neepaw vest forSupercrew Hockey is a project where localthe farm5families Hockey concept. are being asked donate a portion of their crop to “This is something the $40,500.

A lotto of truck for the money.

Neepawa Natives laun

3) Save up to $14,000: 2011Jeep Grand Cherokee Another iconic mid-size SUV, the 2011- WK2 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers style, luxury and unbeatable off-road capability. These came with the 3.6 litre V6 Pentastar engine initially paired with a six-speed automatic transmission but were also available later with help support the operations of the club.

We’ve mailed out details the 5.7 litre and 6.4 litre V8 Hemi engines and also As part of the donation, all participating farmers and Neepawa and surrounding the rare 3 litre V6 Ecodiesel engine. A high mileage 1)Save up to $18,000: 2011- Chrysler 300 so it’s very im their immediate families would be recognized on sig- community, nage the Yellowhead Arena, as well online on potential the plore options for making 2011 model with the V6 engine in entry-level Laredo Theatvehicle representing theasbiggest savings team website. The Neepawa Natives are also planning said Tibbett.

NEEPAWA, MB. Aug 19, iconic 2015 - A Chrysler new initiative300Natives board member Cam Tibbett said that (cloth) trim starts from around $16,000. Pay around in a2017 is the luxury sedan.

Harvest for Hockey game night early infull-size the 2015Team general manager M from the Neepawa Natives junior ‘A’ hockey club is the next few days, farms within a 20 kilometre 2016 MJHL regular season, where the club would important for the hockey $22,000 for more luxurious Limited or Overland Second generation 2011models start from as little as reaching out to the region’s agricultural industry. Har- of Neepawa will receive a letter outlining the H recognize its contributors andfamilies extend afor free gate concept. ad- connection to the region’s is a project where local farm Hockey trims. If possible though, it`s better to hold out forvest a for Hockey $13,000 for 2011 Limited with 80,000 kilometres. mission of upaatoportion six tickets to crop all of areaisAll has strong are being asked to donate of their tothe participating “This is something“The the team very aexcited 2014- Grand Cherokee with the excellent eight-speed second generation Chrysler 300s come Chrysler`s Harvest for Hockey farmers and farming families.

Natives are the look We’ve mailedwith out Neepawa details to farms across r help support the operations of the club.

As part of the donation, all participating farmers and Neepawa and surrounding area has a vibrant fa Torquef lite automatic transmission. These start their at excellent 292 horsepower 3.6 litre V6 Pentastar engine immediate families would be recognized on sig- community, so it’s NEEPAWA very important for the team PRESS nage at the Yellowhead Arena, as of wellaas5.7 online on theV8plore options making models. partnerships with farm around $23,500 for a 2014 V6 Laredo with less than with the option litre Hemi onforsome R0011063026 team website. The Neepawa Natives are also planning said Tibbett.

100,000 kilometres. A 2016 V6 Laredo with less than 300sgame arenight rear-wheel drive but a HarvestMost for Hockey early in the 2015Team all-wheel-drive general manager Myles was Cathcart said it’ season, where the club would important hockeyout teamfor to establish a str 50,000 kilometres will cost around $28,500 and2016 a MJHL alsoregular an option on V6 models.

Betterfortothehold a recognize its contributors and extend a free gate ad- connection to the region’s agricultural base.

Limited V6 model with less than 30,000 kilometres 2012car though, as the standard six-speed automatic mission of up to six tickets to all of the participating “The area has a strong farming heritage an Harvest for Hockey farmers and families.by the Neepawa Natives areTorqueflite looking forward to making around $36,000 and these 2016 models represent the transmission wasfarming replaced eight-speed biggest savings ($14,000). If you want the rare and automatic transmission for the 2012 model year. Pick up NEEPAWA PRESS R0011063026 very economical 3 litre Ecodiesel, then expect to pay a high mileage 2014 300 Touring for $15,000 or a sporty around $37,000 for a 70,000 kilometre 2014 example 2013 300S with all-wheel-drive for $17,000. Low mileage in high spec Overland trim.

2016 Touring models start around $26,000 and expect to pay around $2,000 more for all-wheel-drive. If you`re 2) Save up to $14,500: 2015- Ford F150 after a 300S, then a 2015 model with 40,000 kilometres Canada`s best-selling pickup truck comes with a also starts at around $26,000 or get a fully-loaded 2016 new lightweight aluminum bodyshell for 2015 and the 300C Platinum AWD with 20,000 kilometres for only option of some powerful and economical V6 Ecoboost $29,000, a massive $18,000 saving. engines. This adds up to F150 being the lightest truck in its class and brings with it class-leading speed, fuel

Neepawa Natives launch Ha

The

The

N N

2015 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L V8 dual overhead cam pushing 435 horse power and 400 ft/lbs of torque as well as a six speed manual or automatic transmission.

The sporty two seater is an enjoyable car for anyone.

Wan

All you have to us a photo o reading Kelwood Annual Turkey Bingo All you have to do is the sendP December 22, 2017 us a photoMust-Play of yourself Co At Kelwood Community Hall K I N L E Y T H O Mreading S O N the Press publish it, y on our Early birdsAat 6:30 p.m. areI NC cash C HARTERED CCOUNTANTS . weekly Course.

If we Turkey Bingo starts atMust-Play 7 p.m.

Wants Y

FILE PHOTO

✦

✦

17 Dennis St. W. Gladstone, MB Telephone: Fax:

✦

KINLEY THOMSON

publish it, you WIN a weekly prize!

17 Dennis St. W. P. O. Box 70 287-A Hamilton St. P. O. Box 267 Gladstone, MB R0J 0T0 Neepawa, ✦MB R0J 1H0 Telephone: 385-2570 Telephone: (204) 476-3941 C HARTERED A(204) CCOUNTANTS I NC .

Fax: (204) 385-2863 Fax: (204) 476-3793

AUTOBODY

Nicks Repair Service P. O. Box 70 R0J 0T0 (204) 385-2570 (204) 385-2863

287-A Hamilton St. P. O. Box 267 email: ithomson.ktica@mts.net Neepawa, MB Telephone: Fax:

email: ithomson.ktica@mts.net

AUTOBODY

149 Hwy#16W

AUTOBODY

Hot News Tip? Please let us know.

We appreciate any information leading to a breaking news story or feature ideas.

Call us today at 204-476-3401 or Toll Free 1-888-436-4242 Email: news@neepawabanner.com Visit our website at www.neepawabanner.com

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

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

Jim Graham

204-476-3589

Whe alig

R0J 1H0 (204) 476-3941 (204) 476-3793

Neepawa, MB

Official Accredited Repair Shop

Official Accredited WINDSHIELDS - Replacements & FREE Chip Repairs with h

Your FORD

Repair Shop Proper Coverage • Phone Claim Direct to 1-800-665-2410 and d have Windshield Claim Faxed to body shop (204) 476-3778 WINDSHIELDS - Replacements & FREE Chip Repairs withh Proper Coverage • Phone Claim Direct to-1-800-665-2410 and d - Painting - Towing AUTOBODY/PARTS Autobody Repairs g have Windshield ClaimParts Faxed-to body shop (204) 476-3778 - Used Custom Striping

by J&G STRIPING - New Parts & Accessories Boards AUTOBODY/PARTS - Autobody Repairs - *Running Painting - Towing g *Visors *Box Rails - Used Parts - Custom Striping STRIPING- 476-5270 Days Courtesy Cars by J&G Appointment Garth White

MPI ACCREDITED

- New Parts & Accessories *Running Boards Rails Dealer*Visors Permit*Box #0054 Courtesy Cars by Appointment - 476-5270 Days Garth White

New Hours

ALUMINUM REPAIR CENTER Dr. Gerard Dr. Gerard MurrayMurray Dealer Permit #0054

Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. • Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12 noon New Hours

Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. • Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12 noon

204-476-5270

Shop OPTOMETRIST Hours MonOPTOMETRIST - Thurs 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

418Ave., Mountain Ave., Neepawa Jim 418 Friday Mountain 8 a.m. -Neepawa 12 noon

White, Mgr

Watchin the PGA best pla thing we The co golfer’s car’s tire in the ri you set you wer square a with the the corre

For tips li CPGA Go

Email a

Dealer Permit #1510 Evening Appointments Available Evening Appointments Available advertising@ne advertising@neepawapress

476-5919 476-5919

Autobody/Parts - Autobody repairs - painting - towing - used parts

Windsheilds - replacements and FREE chip repairs with proper coverage.

File your E-Glass Claim right at our shop

Rental and Courtesy Cars Available

20 NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS DECEMBER 15, 2017

17123CG0

PHONE 204-476-3317 OR 1-888-350-4873

AFTER HOUR SALES

Dealer Permit # 4123

Nick Beavington (Gladstone) Jim McLaughlin Brian Ramsey (Carberry)

204-385-2284 204-476-2416 204-834-3201

Kelly Stinson Denver dela Cruz

204-724-9733 204-212-1229