July 12, 2024 - Neepawa Banner & Press

A half century of dedication to Carberry

William Burch honoured by Carberry Ag Society

William

name is the latest addition to the Bell Monument in Carberry.

here is William Burch (at left) with Ag Society president Alan Christison, who announced Burch’s honours.

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

William Burch has given his time, sweat and effort to the community of Carberry and its local Agricultural Society for over half a century… And not a single solitary second of it ever felt like work to him. For William, it was a privilege to be able to give back in this manner. It’s those types of volunteers that deserve to be celebrated, and on Friday, July 5, that’s exactly what William Burch received.

During the first night of festivities at the 2024 Carberry Fair & Races, Ag Society president Alan Christison announced the honour of lifetime membership and commemoration to Burch for 50 years of dedication and volunteering. His name also will now forever be enshrined in the Bell Monument, which was installed last year at the Carberry Ag Grounds. The monument features the old bell, which for generations, was used to call in the participants at the races. It now stands proudly next to the grandstands and features the names of individuals through the years who have

Riverbend Maker’s Market cancelled

Neepawa Tourism to host Mid-Day Street Party as plans for 2025 market continue

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Neepawa Tourism and its teams had to make a very difficult decision recently. That decision was the cancellation of the 2024 Riverbend Maker’s Market. The Riverbend Maker’s Market (formerly known as the Riverbend Market) was first held in 2021 and, since then, has become an annual event in the community. Riverbend Maker’s Market lead Jaclyn Farough spoke with the Banner & Press on the matter, noting that a lack of the required board members and volunteers to run the event smoothly and properly contributed to this year’s cancellation.

contributed to the betterment of the Ag Society and community, as a whole.

Along with selling calves for over 50 years, Burch also served tenures as vice president for the Ag Society, and has also stepped up in other capacities whenever needed. After receiving the honour from Christison, Burch spoke with the Banner & Press. He said being able to support the Ag Society over the years was his privilege.

“It was my pleasure. I enjoyed all of it. Did the best I could and the community is just great to work with,” said Burch. “It was always interesting to see the different functions that happened over the years and what’s changed, for the better.”

ATTORNEY

“We want to be able to give the vendors and shoppers the best possible experience when attending the Riverbend Market,” said Farough. “Our current plan is to go ahead with the market in 2025, and right now it’s just working on things in the background to be able to provide an even better market experience and researching to make next year’s event bigger and better than ever.”

Farough added, “The Tourism Board is always

The Riverbend Maker’s Market brings in a variety of vendors each year with homegrown or handmade goods, such as the signs pictured above which could be found at the 2024 Maker’s Market. While the 2024 market has been cancelled, plans continue for 2025.

seeking new members and if anyone is interested in joining to be able to make events like this happen, they can reach out on the Neepawa Tourism Facebook or Instagram page or email info@neepawatourism.ca.”

Although the 2024 market is unable to move forward, Tourism will still be

THANK YOU ALL WHO MADE OUR 2024 ACHIEVEMENT DAY & SALE A SUCCESS!

• Greenbush Angus

• Jury Farms

• Hardrock Land & Cattle Co. Ltd.

• Randy & Shelley Bjarnarson Family

• Foggy Mountain Farms (Sawchuk Family)

• JAS Red Angus

• Deja View Farms

(Dave Schultz & Amanda Bradshaw)

• Camo Cattle Co.

• Mad’s Cattle Co. (Madisyn Robertson)

• Whitemud Livestock (Sveinna Bjarnarson)

• PZM Financial Services Ltd.

• South Parkland 4-H Council

• Penno’s Machining & Mfg. Ltd.

• Taylor Law Patterson LLP

• Gardewine Neepawa

• Shur Gro Neepawa

• Comfort Electric Ltd.

• P. Baker Backhoe

• Stellar Apparel

• Provost Signs

• TAC Ventures

• Kulbacki Ag Supply

• Westward Ford – Neepawa

• Pyramid Collision

• Christianson TDS

• McDonalds Neepawa

• Dairy Queen Neepawa

• Cameron & Kaitlyn Nykoliation for judging our club show and being amazing with our young members

• Cora Baker for being our ring person

• Jody Jury for being an awesome announcer & clerk

• Lynn & Brad Oshanyk; Doug & Brenda Hodgins for supper

• Ken Dalgliesh, Beautiful Plains Ag Society, for all of his assistance.

• All bidders & buyers at the sale

• All of the family and community members who attended

Follow our club activities on Facebook @neepawaarea4hbeef

making its mark and getting involved in the community on July 20. On that day, they will be hosting the Neepawa Tourism Mid-Day Street Party on Bourke Street (beside ArtsForward) from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The street party will include live musical performances and a Neepawa Tourism merch booth. This event is also being held in conjunction with the annual RAFT (Riverbend, ArtsForward, Farmery Tours), meaning other entertainment such as live art displays will also be taking place that day.

Dated: July 10th, 2024

Request for Proposals

Canteen Services at Riverdale Community Centre

ISSUE DATE: July 10th, 2024

CLOSING DATE: August 16th, 2024

CLOSING TIME: 4 :30 pm

Riverdale Community Center is a municipally owned facility located in Rivers, MB. Built in 2011, this facility includes an NHL size arena, 4 sheets of curling, a 2nd-floor curling lounge, and a 300-person hall, all wheelchair accessible.

Riverdale Municipality is seeking to entertain Requests for Proposals for the operations of the canteen in the Riverdale Community Centre. The kitchen is equipped with a deep fryer, grill, dishwasher, sinks, stoves, vent hood system, toaster, microwave, freezers and a refrigerator. All other desired equipment will be the responsibility of the successful bidder.

Sealed proposals are to be submitted on or before Friday, August 16th, 2024 at 4:30 pm to: Chief Administrative Officer, Marci Quane Riverdale

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Burch’s

Pictured

TAMMY D. BARYLUK

1974: Amaranth cowboy wins saddle championship

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

125 years ago, Wednesday, July 12, 1899

Mr. Goff, of Drayton, N. D., who has been looking around here in the hopes of buying a farm, returned to his home on Monday. He thinks we have the pick of the country around here.

As the flour mill will be shut down about Aug. 1 to remain closed from four to six weeks in order that several repairs and improvements may be made, the proprietor requests farmers to prepare themselves accordingly.

Now that Park Lake is a reality again and likely to be a permanency, it would add immensely to its utility if there were a swimming bath established there. The expense of construction and maintenance could be met by fees.

Miss Hilda Blake, employed as a domestic in the house of Mr. and Mrs. Lane, in Brandon, shot her mistress dead one day last week. It was at first reported that a Galician tramp did the awful deed and there was intense indignation aroused against an arrested suspect; but circumstantial evidence led to the girl’s

arrest, when she made a full confession and said her only motive was jealousy.

100 years ago, Tuesday, July 15, 1924

Thos. Adams celebrated his 90th birthday on Sunday and attended a family gathering at the home of his son, John in Glendale, when four generations were represented. Boy Thomas was just as active as any of the others and looked to the future more hopefully than he did as a young man in England 70 years ago.

The Guide notes that maple trees at Killarney are infected with plant lice and that unless immediate steps are taken to cleanse them they will be stripped of foliage and die. The leaves are covered with a sticky varnish-like substance, this to be followed by a small caterpillar worm that eats the leaves. The suggested remedy is spraying with a kerosene solution: Two gallons of coal oil to one gallon of rain water and half a bar of soap. Dissolve the soap in the boiling water; add the coal oil and churn five minutes; then dilute with nine gallons of water and proceed to spray. Another remedy is

nicotine sulphate, which can be bought at the drug store and used as directed. In spraying it is essential that the fluid reaches under the surface of leaves as this is where the aphis is to be found. Wind, rain and birds are great protectors of trees, but there must be human assistance in a dry season, especially if the insects get a good start.

75 years ago, Thursday, July 14, 1949

Oberon: An event of special interest to the ladies of the district was held on Thursday afternoon, June 16, when the W.M.S. and W.A. celebrated the 25th anniversary of their organization.

About 90 relatives gathered at the home of Mrs. F. Murray, Mentmore, on Sunday, July 3rd, to honour Mrs. C. A. Cameron on the occasion of her 89th birthday. Fifteen grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild attended.

50 years ago, Thursday, July 11, 1974

Readers of The Neepawa Press have been asking what

The Neepawa Fair’s Western Saddle Championship winner was declared to be Jack robertson, of Amaranth, on June 29, 1974. Ron Miller presented the trophy. Reserve champion was shown by Kirk Bridgeman of Moline. This news appeared in the July 11 edition of the paper for that year.

is taking place at the drill site four miles southeast of town and we accepted an invitation to visit the drill rig on Friday of last week to find out. Tudale Exploration Co., which is financing the test hole, are still confident that we are sitting on one of the largest iron ore deposits in North America and core samples recovered to date indicate good grade ore. By Friday the drillers were down to 2,750 feet, having intercepted the iron deposit at the 2,500 foot level. Steve Lavage, of Tudale, said that he expected a report from the assay office in Winnipeg this week. While the small sample received in 1947 by a company drilling for oil assayed 38.7 per cent. Drilling at the present site is expected to go on for another three to four weeks. Tudale is enthusiastic enough to begin planning for several other test holes, the next to be drilled about four miles east of the present site.

Janine Kilburn daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Kilburn of Neepawa received her degree in

Registered Nursing at the graduation exercises of Grace General Hospital School of Nursing on June 28, 1974. Commencing September 1, she will be working on the orthopedic floor of the Grace General Hospital.

The winner of the Western Saddle Championship at the Neepawa Fair on june 29 was Jack Robertson from Amaranth.

20 years ago, Monday, July 12, 2004

The owners of the province’s– and country’s–first central-fill pharmacy say they are the solution to a chronic shortage of pharmacies.

But they have yet to convince all of their colleagues… Located in Homewood, near Carman, Stream Pharmacy Solutions is the first to provide central-fill dispensing, a procedure its owners claim will radically reduce the need for pharmacists.

Disclaimer: The information gathered and used each week in the Looking Back feature is directly taken from the original print copy of the Neepawa Press and Neepawa Banner newspapers. Any errors or omissions from stories (Factually or otherwise) are the result of the original print and not the responsibility of the archivist for the current version of the Neepawa Banner & Press.

I will bow down toward your holy temple and will praise your name for your unfailing love and your faithfulness, for you have so exalted your solemn decree that it surpasses your fame. Psalm 138:2 (New International Version)

PHOTO COURTESY OF

The Neepawa Press wanted to help business owners get faster results in 1974.

Perspectives

Tundra

By Chad Carpenter

Historical foundations

The following column is a re-run from July 2023. Whether it’s a review or new to you, I hope you enjoy the history and I welcome your comments.

When we look back through the archived pages of our newspapers, we get a bird’s eye view of how things were done over 100 years ago. Some things really stand out.

Perhaps the first thing that jumps off the pages is the lack of what would today we call “political correctness”. Opinions and humour back in the day were pretty much unbridled. There was no filter on the editors’ typewriters 100 or more years ago. They said whatever was on their minds and sometimes their comments very bluntly called out politicians and citizens alike.

We should probably not go back the the almost vicious commentary that appeared in the old time newspapers. That’s best left to the internet and Twitter (satire intended). At least the very negative comments in papers from days of old could be attributed to a real person who could be tracked down and held accountable. That’s often not possible in the internet world and that is a very real problem. If you can’t be identified, you probably shouldn’t be saying it.

Also, 100 plus years ago, the newspaper was pretty much the only source and place for discussion. There were no phones or computers, few movie theatres and no radio or TV stations. No internet either.

As far as advertising went it was the newspaper, perhaps posters and the Eatons, Sears or Hudson Bay catalogues. The newspaper was king. I will be the first to admit that newspapers have a lot of competition today, but I would also maintain that

“ If you can’t be identified, you probably shouldn’t be saying it.

a good community newspaper is still near the top of the heap for local news, ads and commentary. Newspapers are sadly missed when they disappear, just ask the 20 communities in Manitoba that have lost their papers in the past five years.

One very notable difference in comparing papers today with papers from the past is that the ads were much bigger and more creative. Admittedly, some the claims in the ads were outlandish and quite unbelievable. Also unlike today, there were very large ads for cigarettes and some cigarette companies even claimed to improve your health.

Because “building an ad” was quite expensive and labour intensive, ads were used over and over again. We still have a few of those old ads, cast in lead or an early version of plastic. They were nailed to a wooden block to be placed in a frame to go on the printing press.

A review of early history, and then a review of more recent history, clearly shows that the newspaper is still has an important role to fill. King is too lofty a title but leader might be an apt description.

I think people understand that a

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good newspaper has to be a leader in local news, advertising and opinion pieces. But there’s a catch. Newspaper staff can’t be everywhere, all the time. The local newspapers that are left cover many communities stretched out over many miles. Everybody knows the cost of gas and labour so it’s no surprise that a newspaper’s staff can’t be everywhere all the time.

The good news is that it has never been easier to submit news, photos, ads and opinion pieces to the local paper. Email is a Godsend. Great stuff can be posted on Facebook for example, but few Facebook posts have the reach of the local paper. Facebook contacts run in the dozens or occasionally hundreds. Most local community papers reach thousands. If a local paper circulates 2,000 papers, the industry standard is 2.3 people reached per paper printed.

Papers have changed, electronic media has its place but the newspaper is still the information foundation. That said, everyone has to help strengthen that foundation.

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

Say what?

While meeting with people, and speaking with people, there are expressions used that cause me to stop and think. The statement is usually simply a part of a conversation; it is the words used and expression that makes me tuck the quote away in a quiet corner. Every once in a while I take one out, look at it closely, and chuckle, or a least smile.

Speaking of communicating with folks that are hard of hearing (read really deaf!) one said of their relative ‘he wears his hearing aid in his hand.’ Isn’t that a perfect description of many lovely folks we know? They have accepted the fact they need the aid, they have usually been strongly encouraged (read forced!) to purchase one, but by golly, it is their right to wear or not the wear the dang fool thing! I slip back to visiting my father in the care facility. He didn’t have his hearing aids in and there was little reason to speak hoping for communication until he wore them. I signed where are your hearing aids? His retort, ‘check with pillage!’ The nursing station had rescued them when they found my dad washing them in the bathroom sink!

Among the work I am privileged to do in my community is that of officiating at marriages. Big ones, small ones, young couples, middle aged or old couples, same gender, different genders, no matter, if my schedule allows I am delighted to serve. One of the questions I always ask is ‘why now?’, for again some folks are not yet old but no longer young, some are young and have been a family for a long time, so why now? The answer that has yet to be beat, by anyone, is a simple ‘I don’t believe in catch and release,’ said with sincerity and a smile. What a wonderful reason to be married.

Chatting with random folks at the coffee time we enjoy before our church service and speaking of families, one wise person offered this quote, ‘you’re only as happy as your saddest child.’ Doesn’t that summon up parenthood! There are so many times that we as parents did nothing to cause our child’s grief, and there is nothing we can do to resolve their dilemma or ease their pain, but we can be sad with them. That goes a long way with friendships too.

A quote I heard at home was ‘there’s more down cellar in a teacup.’ To a child that was a puzzling statement; what on earth would be in the basement in fine china? We learned that there really is always enough to share, perhaps slice the loaf a little thinner, add a bit of milk or water to the soup, make do, not do without. Or, if the day was really good, hold out the promise of dessert. That quote is about the same vintage as ‘I’m not so green as I’m cabbage looking’. Again referring to my father, he was often unkempt, appearances were a sometimes important thing to him. He did dress properly as a teacher, but as a farmer...He may have been cabbage looking, but never green!

Ken Waddell Right in the Centre

Fifty-five plus one more - Part I

For the record, I will celebrate another birthday next week; which means I have one more year of experience at being 55.

My wife keeps telling me that “age is just a number;” and it is. But as the number increases by one with each birthday, I am taking time to reflect on the past and make some plans for the years I have left, however many they might be.

The “Biggest Change” I have made in the past year has been learning to take life one day at a time. To date, I have only taken “baby steps” in that direction. When one is used to living many weeks, months and even years in advance (as has been my practice all my life), old habits die hardand this one keeps fighting to regain total control of my thoughts. So the battle continues. I’ll let you know how it’s going in 12 months.

My “Biggest Challenge” has been dealing with the restrictions put on me by my age. I began struggling with

arthritic pain in my 40s. At that time, I was told that the symptoms would gradually get worse– and they have. But, thanks to wise medical advice received over the years, I am able to deal with the pain. I don’t move as fast as I once did; but I can do all the things I need to do, and for that I am very, very grateful.

My “Biggest source of Contentment” has been my move to Neepawa. When I moved here in 1996, I had no idea why God wanted me here. I soon found out.

My stay at the church I originally came to serve ended at the end of 1999. Two months later, I accepted a request to lead worship at a church in a neighbouring community.

Twenty-four years later, I

am still leading worship in small churches– half time in Neepawa, half time in two neighbouring communities. I had To come to Neepawa to discover my true calling. I’m very glad I did.

My “Biggest cause for Celebration” is my family. My wife and I share four children. All four are doing well. Getting to where they are now hasn’t been easy for any of them; but they have persevered, they have overcome obstacles and barriers, and are all doing well. I have not always been the best father or step-father I could be, but I can take comfort in knowing that I did at least one or two things right for each of them.

My “Biggest Concern” is for our country’s future. We have become a highly

polarized society; with every identifiable group competing against every other identifiable group for the support they need to achieve their goals. We need to come together as a nation. We need to put aside our differences and work together to find solutions to the problems we face–solutions that will benefit all Canadians equally.

In a few months we will have an opportunity to elect a new federal government. I hope we will choose one that will help to heal the hurts that have caused the division among us and find ways to bring people together so that as a united nation, strong and free, we can find solutions to climate change, racism, bias, prejudice and the growing incidence of violence and criminal activity in our country. I have been praying for this for several months already.

Next week, I will share my “Biggest source of Confidence,” as I face my next year of life.

Gladstone cattle market report

By Tyler Slawinsky Gladstone Auction

Finally a stretch of decent heat and sunshine, an opportunity to make hay while the sun shines! Hay crops look promising, and the cattle don’t seem to know what part of the pasture to graze first, a nice problem to have! One thing about having a year with excess moisture, there is a good chance there is grass and if the crop won’t combine it’ll surely make feed!

The market this week was fairly active, I’m sure we break records every time we have a sale! I have never seen this many slaughter cows and bulls trail to town at this time of year once again this week!

Cattle that don’t seem to be pulling their own weight are quickly liquidated, cashing in on some of the value that we are seeing in the markets today.

Supply and demand is definitely supporting the cattle market. We sold 358 cattle though the ring

SUBMITTED PHOTO

With the conclusion of the July 9 cattle sale, further sales are now on hold for the summer. Further cattle reports can be expected in the Neepawa Banner & Press sometime in the fall.

in Gladstone on July 9.

The market saw a variety of cattle, mostly slaughter cows and bulls. The market this week was trending softer, the lack of volume, quality, and consistency had the feeder market backed up some what.

The cow and bull market was also showing signs of pressure due to lower trending prices in the western provinces. Although the pressure was being

applied, the slaughter market we did have was very consistent and steady compared to the last couple weeks. Cows and bulls traded with consistency from 175.00 to 190.00 with sales to 192.00 with steady averages Bulls traded with strength ranging higher between 225.00 to 240.00 with sales to 247.00!

Cattle producers, this was our last sale before the summer break. Stay

Power and greed

I have said before that Canada is in trouble. Our government no longer has praise and honour for the one true living God, Father of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, but seem to think the dollar is much more important. When you hear bragging on National TV about the increase in the number of millionaires in Canada meanwhile we have people living in tents because they can’t afford the rent and have to go to feed banks for food. I know many who are not millionaires but they regularly donate to those food banks so their neighbours don’t starve. Like I have stated before when discipline , accountability, responsibility and respect are outlawed by government it makes for no right or wrong. We used to be a free country but now I wonder when there is continual mandating. I remember 2005 when Carberry had two full time doctors and a partially retired doctor who did some ER work. One could see a doctor when they needed to and could get an appointment in less than 105 days. Everyone knew all the nurses and health care workers. It was great. Then the government decided we needed a Regional Health Authority and slowly our health care system fell apart. Then our two younger doctors left for greener pastures but we were lucky to get two more doctors and once again things were good. However as they were here for a while greener pastures called them and we had doctors come for a while until they could find better paying opportunities or retire , which ever came first. Somewhere along the way we got a terrific nurse practitioner with a doctor and then we lost a doctor to retirement and one to the end of a contract. Then we received an additional nurse practitioner but then hospital was designated as a transitional unit. Suddenly we were short of nurses and agency nurses from Winnipeg were sent out so our seniors in the care home were faced with people they didn’t know and they began to wonder what had happened.

Meanwhile administration seems to be thriving. I don’t understand. Apparently Winnipeg RHA was overstaffed by 20 people so they were let go. I wonder if maybe Brandon has some that need to be let go so the money can be better spent paying nurses and doctors. Giving nurses full time work and benefits would be a step in the right direction from my point of view. I am sure it be much cheaper than paying nurses to come from Winnipeg to attend to our seniors. It would also be nice to go to our clinic and chat with our usual receptionists. I have no idea what the Prairie Mountain Health has against Carberry but we the citizens feel they would like to get rid of us. We seem to be a proverbial thorn in the flesh. However we are a stubborn people and we continue to care how our taxes are used.

This is my humble opinion, but I have discussed it with many Carberry people and they agree.

Fay Erickson Carberry, MB

tuned for more details on the first sale back; we are tentatively looking at the end of August. We would also like to thank each and every one of you who have supported us along the way, and we look forward to marketing your livestock once again beginning this fall! May the grass be endless the cattle fat and the feed yard bursting at the seams!

Thumbs up, thumbs down

Thumbs down to whoever pulled out flowers from the town planters on Main Street. How could you? Why did you?

Sherry James Neepawa, MB

Neil Strohschein

out of helen’s kitchen Helen Drysdale

Pasta and rice salad

What tastes just as good hot or cold? Its rice and pasta. Made into salads they are elegant enough to serve guests yet are inexpensive and easy to put together. Best of all rice and pasta can be made hours in advance, in fact they taste better that way. So while you are visiting with your guests your salad flavour are mingling.

Mediterranean rice salad

This rice salad is jam-packed with freshness and flavour thanks to the fresh veggies, tangy feta cheese, olives and zesty lemon dressing. I have used readymade Greek feta dressing for this salad and it is a very tasty dressing for this rice salad.

3 cups cooked rice, brown or white

2 tomatoes, diced and juice drained

1 English cucumber

1/3 red onion, diced

1/2 red pepper, diced (or more)

1/2 cup sliced black olives (or more)

2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped

2 Tbsp. chopped basil or more to taste

1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Lemon dressing:

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup olive oil

1 garlic clove, minced

3/4 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

1 tsp. Dash or dried oregano leaves

if desired

Place dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well to combine. Place salad ingredients in a big bowl. Drizzle dressing over, toss well. Cover and chill until ready to use.

Mexican pasta salad

This Mexican Pasta Salad is full of flavour! Loaded with black beans, corn, tomatoes, red onions, and fresh cilantro. All tossed in a thick and creamy slightly spicy salsa lime dressing. This pasta salad recipe is certain to be a family favourite! I add salt when I am cooking the pasta but not to the dressing. There is enough salt in the salsa, sour cream and mayo that more added salt is not needed. Your choice.

4 cups uncooked macaroni

1 can corn, drained

1 can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 red pepper, diced

6 whole Roma tomatoes, diced

1/2 red onions, diced

1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)

Dressing:

1 cup Salsa

1 cup sour cream

1/4 cup mayonnaise

2 Tbsp. lime juice

1 clove garlic, minced

1 1/2 tsp. cumin salt and pepper, to taste

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water and drain. Combine all the dressing ingredients in a bowl and stir until combined. In a large bowl add the macaroni, corn, beans, pepper, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro (if using). Pour 3/4 of the dressing over the top and gently toss until all the ingredients are coated. Add the final 1/4 of the dressing if you think it needs it. Cover and allow salad to chill for two hours.

Social media on paper?

Seen here is an entry written in an autograph book by one “Aunt Mary” on 2/3/31. The entry reads “Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves”. Autograph books are one of the many historical items the Beautiful Plains Museum houses and cares for.

By Stacey Makyeyeva BP Museum

Before social media, autograph albums, or autograph books, were used by people of all ages to remember acquaintances, leave notes for friends, or keep signatures of famous people. In some cases, there were competitions for kids to participate in to see how many autographs they could acquire from people of influence. Autograph

books were also used as journals to keep notes of events that occurred or to draw pictures of what one saw. An autograph book was used both for messages from friends and a way to capture the events of the day, very similar to how social media is used today. Instead of posting something online, people would write it down or draw a picture. So “social media” was present back in the day, just in a different form.

This picture is of one of page in an autograph book (see above).

The Beautiful Plains Museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In July it will be open on Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please call 204-476-3896 or after hours 204-212-2723. Come look through some autograph books we have on display!

4-H Fat Stock Show champions declared

Neepawa Noize host community BBQ

Players, parents and coaches with the Neepawa Lacrosse Association held a community barbeque on Thursday, July 4, at the Super Thrifty Pharmacy. The day was a fundraiser for members the U13 and U17 Neepawa Noize to assist with covering costs for some of their players participating in the Prairie Cup in Regina on July 20 and 21.

As well, the day helped with covering expenses for Chay Cox, who will represent Manitoba at the Nationals in August. Anyone still interested in assisting with the fundraiser can contact Neepawalacrosse@ outlook.com for additional details.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF DALYSE ROBERTSON

The 2024 edition of the annual 4-H Fat Stock Show was held in Neepawa last week. Pictured here are the champs!

Supreme Female - Madisyn Robertson

Champion Steer - Sveinna Bjarnarson

Reserve Champion Female - Averi Jury

Reserve Champion Steer - Quinn Sawchuk

PHOTOS BY EOIN DEVEREUX

4-H FAT STOCK SHOW & SALE

THANK YOU

The members, leaders and families of the Erickson, Neepawa and Rapid City 4-H Beef Clubs wish to extend sincere appreciation to all of the buyers and bidders for their outstanding support of our 2024 4-H Beef Inter-Club Sale, held in Neepawa on Wednesday, July 3.

4-H MEMBER BUYER

Averi Jury Neepawa Veterinary Clinic

Sveinna Bjarnarson Kulbacki Ag Supply

Easton Paterson Ken Beatty Farms

Chet Woychyshyn Farmery Estate Brewing Company

Signe Erven Penno’s Maching & Mfg. Ltd.

Meredith Erven Minnedosa Vet Clinic

Caden Kostenchuk Minnedosa Insurance

Easton Paterson Integra Tire

Quinn Sawchuk Stride Credit Union

Madisyn Robertson Central Testing Laboratory

Summer Sawchuk Ag West

Kooper Jury Harris Pharmacy

Sadie Sawchuk Gill & Schmall Agencies

Keegan Dyke Kulbacki Seeds

Rachelle Madill Enns Bros. Ltd.

Ryder Muir TIC Parts & Service Ltd.

Morgan Dyke Mazergroup Neepawa

Carson Baker Rocky Mountain Equipment Neepawa

Overall Grand Champion Steer Averi Jury - Neepawa

4-H MEMBER BUYER

Carson Baker Springhill Colony

Sveinna Bjarnarson DAM Cattle Buyers

Emily Speers Gord & Diane Peters

Kate Hinsburg Total Farm Supply

Ryler van Meijl Total Farm Supply/Masterfeeds

Kendra Hinsburg Joey Bootsman

Kaleb Bootsman TIC Parts & Service Ltd.

Zane Finlay Rob Smith & Son

Chance Inglis CAMO Cattle Co. & BEST Farming

Zane Finlay 6745883 MB Ltd.

Special Thank You to Supporters of the Neepawa 4-H Fat Stock Association Scholarship & Cow Paddy Bingo Buyers: Rapid City 4-H Beef Club; Bootsman Family; KCH Cattle Co.; DK Farms; Total Farm Supply; Foggy Mountain Farms; Shane Saler Trucking; Heartland Livestock Brandon; New Rosedale Feedmill; Jury Farms; Kaleb Hutton; John’s Electric Ltd.; Kerrie Butler; Neepawa Veterinary Clinic; Erickson 4-H Beef Club; MinnAgro; Northstar Insurance & Real Estate.

Show Judge: Amy Bonchuk; Show Ringpeople: Shayla Woychyshyn & Rachel Chemerika; Announcer: Richard

Show Marshalls: Amanda Bradshaw, Dave Schultz, Tim Baker, Cora Baker & Dalyse Robertson; Photographer: Laura Horner, Prairie Pistol Designs; Show Clerk: Deb Inglis; Caterer: Cut-Rite Meats (Heather Lavich) Stall Judge: Bob Durston; Facility: Ken Dalgliesh, Beautiful Plains Ag Society. 4-H Manitoba Representative: April Willis

Assisting with the sale of steers: Tyler Slawinski, Auctioneer; Gladstone Auction Mart; Brad Delgaty, Ringman; Blaine Houston, Ringman; Richard Bramley, Ringman; Cut-Rite Meats, Carberry; Smile-Pinoy Foods, Gladstone; DAM Cattle Buyers, Doug & Adam Mowat; Heartland Livestock Brandon; Doug Finlay; Kevin Jury; Geoff Paterson, Shelley Bjarnarson

Platinum Sponsors

Breaker 16 Rentals; Cut-Rite Meats (Carberry); Cenovus Energy; E&K Kostenchuk Ltd.; Heritage Co-op; Joey & Kendra Bootsman & Family; KCH Cattle Company; Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op; Neepawa Banner; Neepawa Veterinary Clinic; New Rosedale Feedmill (Portage); Rapid City Ag Society; Rempel Backhoe & Gravel Ltd.; Richardson Pioneer (Minnedosa); Royal Canadian Legion Ladies – Neepawa; Stride Credit Union (Neepawa)

Gold Sponsors

Brookside Angus (Brookdale); Greenbush Angus; Kinley Thomspon Chartered Accountants Inc.; Hardrock Land & Cattle Co.; Petro-Canada Farm Center (Mar-Dee Ent. Neepawa); Redferns (Neepawa/Minnedosa); RM of Rosedale; Ritchie Bros. Ltd.; Shur-Gro Farm Service (Neepawa)

Silver Sponsors

BDO; Boehringer; Brydges & Taylor Veterinary Hospital Ltd.; Celtic Power & Machining; Clare Larson Memorial (Erickson 4-H Club); Dallas & Lynn Johnston; Hedley Livestock; Farmery Brewery; Gladstone Veterinary Clinic; Heartland Livestock (Brandon); Little Valley Livestock; McManus Simmentals; Midnight Metalworks; MinnAgro; Municipality of North Cypress-Langford; Neepawa Veterinary Clinic; North of 50 Charolais; P. Baker Backhoe; Penno’s Machining & Mfg.; Rainkie’s Sewage

Bronze Sponsors

Archie McNair Memorial; Beautiful Plains Ag Society; Lois Thompson-Hudon Memorial – FCC Neepawa; Chicken Chef Restaurant (Neepawa); D & G Enterprises (Franklin); Erickson 4-H Beef Club; JAS Red Angus (Jason & Leslie McLaren); JMB Charolais (Brookdale); Keystone Simmental Association; Masterfeeds; Neepawa 4-H Beef Club; Rapid City 4-H Beef Club; Total Farm Supply (Brandon)

The winner of $3000 in our Progressive 50/50 Draw was Kyle Brown!

Reserve Grand Champion Steer Sveinna Bjarnarson - Neepawa

Cattle

Bramley;

Class 1 Grooming Competition:

Erickson (E), Neepawa (N) & Rapid City (RC) Clubs 4-H Fat Stock Show Results

Adult Grooming Champion: Emily Speers (RC)

Senior: 1. Madisyn Robertson (N); 2. Sveinna Bjarnarson (N); 3. Keegan Dyke (N); 4. Carson Baker (N); 5. Sierra Inglis (RC); 6. Meredith Erven (E)

Intermediate Split 1: 1. Kendra Hinsburg (RC); 2. Morgan Dyke (N); 3. Kaleb Bootsman (RC); 4. Quinn Sawchuk (N); 5. Signe Erven (E)

Intermediate Split 2: 1. Averi Jury (N); 2. Kate Hinsburg (RC); 3. Summer Sawchuk (N); 4. Easton Paterson (E); 5. Zane Finlay (RC)

Champion Intermediate Grooming: Averi Jury (N)

Junior Split 1: Kooper Jury (N); 2. Breelee Bootsman (RC); 3. Thomas Baraniuk (E); 4. Benson Bootsman (RC)

Junior Split 2: 1. Caden Kostenchuk (E); 2. Sadie Sawchuk (N); 3. Chance Inglis (RC); 4. Swayzie Bootsman (RC); 5. Blaer Boultbee (RC); 6. Rachelle Madill (N)

Junior Split 3: Ryder Muir (N); 2. Ryler Van Meijl (RC); 3. Rebecca Baraniuk (E); 4. Mary Jane Wilson (N); 5. Raelyn Gemby (E)

Champion Junior Grooming: Kooper Jury (N)

Cloverbud Split 1: 1. Aspen Emerson (N); 2. Colter Kostenchuk (E); 3. Brant Woychyshyn (E)

Cloverbud Split 2: 1. Owen Marchant (N); 2. Benny Wilson (N); 3. Chey Woychyshyn (E) Champion Cloverbud Grooming: Owen Marchant (N)

Class 2 Showmanship

Adult: 1. Emily Speers (RC)

Senior: 1. Madisyn Robertson (N); 2. Sveinna Bjarnarson (N); 3. Carson Baker (N); 4. Meredith Erven (E); 5. Keegan Dyke (N); 6. Sierra Inglis (RC)

Intermediate Split 1:Kendra Hinsburg (RC); 2. Quinn Sawchuk (N); 3. Kaleb Bootsman (RC); 4. Morgan Dyke (N); 5. Signe Erven (E)

Intermediate Split 2: 1. Averi Jury (N); 2. Kate Hinsburg (RC); 3. Easton Paterson (E); 4. Summer Sawchuk (N); 5. Zane Finlay (RC)

Champion Intermediate Showmanship: Averi Jury (N)

Junior Split 1: 1. Breelee Bootsman (RC); 2. Kooper Jury (N); 3. Benson Bootsman (RC); 4. Thomas Baraniuk (E)

Junior Split 2: 1. Swayzie Bootsman (RC); 2. Sadie Sawchuk (N); 3. Chance Inglis (RC); 4. Blaer Boultbee (RC); 5. Rachelle Madill (N); 6. Caden Kostenchuk (E)

Junior Split 3: 1. Ryder Muir (N); 2. Rebecca Baraniuk (E); 3. Ryler Van Meijl (RC); 4. Mary Jane Wilson (N); 5. Raelynn Gemby (E)

Champion Junior Showmanship: Swayzie Bootsman (RC)

Cloverbud Split 1: Aspen Emerson (N); 2. Colter Kostenchuk (E); 3. Brant Woychyshyn (E) Cloverbud Split 2: 1. Chet Woychyshyn (E); 2. Owen Marchant (N); 3. Benny Wilson (N)

Champion Cloverbud Showmanship: Chet Woychyshyn

Overall Showmanship Champion: Madisyn Robertson (N)

Class 3 Champion Group of Three (3) Steers: 1. Neepawa; 2. Rapid City; 3. Erickson

Class 4 Champion Group of Three (3) Heifers: 1. Rapid City; 2. Neepawa; 3. Erickson

Team Grooming:

1. Kendra Hinsburg, Rachelle Madill, Ryler Van Meijl, Signe Erven; 2. Easton Paterson, Brant Woychyshyn, Benson Bootsman, Ryder Muir; 3. Sierra Inglis, Rebecca Baraniuk, Quinn Sawchuk, Swayzie Bootsman; 4. Carson Baker, Chey Woychyshyn, Kaleb Bootsman; 5. Madisyn Robertson, Hannah Tibbett, Zane Finlay, Mary Jane Wilson; 6. Sveinna Bjarnarson, Aspen Emerson, Breelee Bootsman, Kooper Jury; 7. Emily Speers, Thomas Baraniuk, Owen Marchant, Morgan Dyke; 8. Meredith Erven, Raelynn Gemby, Chance Inglis, Summer Sawchuk; 9. Keegan Dyke, Colter Kostenchuk, Averi Jury, Blaer Boultbee; 10. Kate Hinsburg, Benny Wilson, Caden Kostenchuk, Sadie Sawchuk

Class 5 Beginning Beef

Split 1: 1. Owen Marchant; 2. Colter Kostenchuk; 3. Chet Woychyshyn; 4. Benny Wilson; 5. Brant Woychyshyn; 6. Aspen Emerson

Split 2: 1. Thomas Baraniuk; 2. Rebecca Baraniuk

Champion Beginning Beef: Owen Marchant

Reserve Champion Beginning Beef: Colter Kostenchuk

Class 6 Breed Specials for Female Classes

6a. Angus Yearling Heifers Split 1: 1. Swayzie Bootsman; 2. Kendra Hinsburg; 3. Morgan Dyke; 4. Carson Baker

6a. Angus Yearling Heifers Split 2: 1. Ryder Muir; 2. Kooper Jury; 3. Breelee Bootsman

Champion Angus Heifer & Champion Homegrown Angus: Ryder Muir

Reserve Champion Angus Heifer: Swayzie Bootsman

6b. Simmental Yearling Heifers Split 1: Kate Hinsburg; 2. Chet Woychyshyn; 3. Caden Kostenchuk; 4. Summer Sawchuk; 5. Sadie Sawchuk; 6. Quinn Sawchuk

6b. Simmental Yearling Heifers Split 2: 1. Averi Jury; 2. Benson Bootsman; 3. Mary Jane Wilson; 4. Raelynn Gemby; 5. Blaer Boultbee; 6. Zane Finlay

Champion Simmental Heifer: Kate Hinsburg

Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer: Averi Jury

6c. Shorthorn Yearling Heifers:

Champion Shorthorn Heifer: Sierra Inglis

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer: Sveinna

Bjarnarson

3. Easton Paterson

6d. Charolais Yearling Heifers:

Champion Charolais Heifer: Madisyn Robertson

Reserve Champion Charolais Heifer: Chance Inglis

6e. Progeny Yearling Heifers:

Champion Progeny Heifer: Sveinna Bjarnarson

Reserve Champion Progeny Heifer: Zane Finlay

3. Carson Baker; 4. Easton Paterson

Class 7 Best Homegrown Heifer: Ryder Muir

Class 8 Grand Champion Yearling Heifer: Kate Hinsburg

Reserve Grand Champion Yearling Heifer: Madisyn Robertson

Class 9 Two-Year Old Females with calf at foot

Split 1: 1. Kate Hinsburg; 2. Quinn Sawchuk; 3. Madisyn Robertson; 4. Kendra Hinsburg

Split 2: 1. Chance Inglis; 2. Sveinna Bjarnarson

Champion Two-Year Old Female: Kate Hinsburg

Reserve Champion Two-Year Old Female: Chance Inglis

Class 10 Supreme Champion Female: Kate Hinsburg (Two-Year Old)

Reserve Champion Female: Kate Hinsburg (Yearling Heifer)

Class 11 Keystone Simmental Association Award: Caden Kostenchuk

Class 12 Market Steers:

Split 1: Weights 1024 lbs to 1190 lbs

1. Ryler Van Meijl; 2. Keegan Dyke; 3. Zane Finlay; 4. Chance Inglis

Split 2: Weights 1217 lbs to 1240 lbs.

1. Chet Woychyshy; 2. Ryder Muir; 3. Emily Speers; 4. Carson Baker; 5. Kendra Hinsburg

Split 3: Weights 1281 lbs to 1342 lbs

1. Kooper Jury; 2. Easton Paterson; 3. Morgan Dyke; 4. Madisyn Robertson; 5. Meredith Erven

Split 4: Weights 1343 lbs to 1410 lbs.

1. Quinn Sawchuk; 2. Summer Sawchuk; 3. Signe Erven; 4. Kaleb Bootsman; 5. Rachelle Madill

Split 5: Weights 1412 lbs to 1529 lbs.

1. Averi Jury; 2. Sveinna Bjarnarson; 3. Kate Hinsburg; 4. Sadie Sawchuk; 5. Caden Kostenchuk

Progeny Steers: Weights 1005 lbs to 1304 lbs.

1. Easton Paterson; 2. Zane Finlay; 3. Carson Baker; 4. Sveinna Bjarnarson

Overall Grand Champion Steer & Best Homegrown Steer: Averi Jury

Reserve Grand Champion Steer: Sveinna Bjarnarson

Class 15 Stall Competition: 1. Rapid City; 2. Erickson; 3. Neepawa

Class 16 *New* Carcass Competition: All steers going to Cut-Rite and Smile Pinoy will be eligible for this competition. The award will be presented, along with a prize, in conjunction with Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup on August 4 in Neepawa.

Visit @ neepawaarea4hbeef on Facebook for more photos

Supreme Champion Female & Champion Two-Year Old Female

Kate Hinsburg - Rapid City

Reserve Champion Female & Champion Yearling Heifer

Kate Hinsburg - Rapid City

Overall Showmanship Champion

Madisyn Robertson - Neepawa

Champion Beginning Beef

Owen Marchant - Neepawa

Reserve Champion Beginning Beef

Colter Kostenchuk - Erickson

Neepawa Cubs

go on a hot streak Baseball club undefeated for the week, going 3-0-1

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The Neepawa Cubs have made things very interesting in the Santa Clara Baseball League standings, going undefeated in their last four games. After, a disheartening 14-1 home loss to Plumas on June 26, the Cubs have gone 3-0-1 this last week, and are now only a half game out of first place.

It all began with the Cubs scoring late in Austin, and securing a 3-3 tie against the A’s. on Wednesday, July 3. That was followed up on Friday, July 5 by a 13-4 win at home versus the Minnedosa Mavericks.

The Cubs score all 13 of their runs within the first four innings of play, and then cruised to the victory.

Both Dillon Birch and Dustin Cook of Neepawa went 3-for-4 at the plate, with Cook collecting three RBI’s. Victor Lamb was the one standout for the Mavericks, going 3-for4. Cubs pitcher Brayden Kohlman picked up the win, going five innings and striking out seven. Zac Plett came in for the save, striking out out five of the six Minnedosa batters he faced.

This game was also a success away from the diamond, as this game was a fundraiser for bigger than the Dream Ride 2024, which raise money to make dreams come true for Westman children facing life-threatening illnesses. In total, $3,600 was able to be contributed to the cause, thanks to the Cubs and the local fans.

Back on the field, the big matchup of the weekend would be in Plumas on Sunday, July 7, as the Cubs challenged the Pirates in an afternoon doubleheader. Neepawa would end up hindering Plumas’ chances to take top spot in the league, by winning both games, 8-6 and 9-6, respectively.

For the first game, Neepawa was able to hold off a late Plumas rally, for the 8-6 decision. Lincoln Murray was 2-for-3, batting in three RBI. Dustin Cook also had himself a good game, going 3-for-4, with two RBI. Zac Plett was the winning pitcher, going six innings and striking out six. Cole Krutkewich picked up the save.

As for the second game of the day, it seemed almost every member of the Cubs’ lineup was dialled in at the batters’ box. Lincoln Murray was a perfect 4-for-4, while teammates Dustin Cook went 3-3, Nate Stephenson was a solid 4-for5. Cody Pasowisty was also perfect at the plate with a 3-for-3 performance. He added a bit extra, however, in the form of a home-run, his league leading fourth of the year. Garrett Rempel pitched a complete game, and earned the win for Neepawa.

This tremendous hot streak for Neepawa has them in second place in the Santa Clara League standings, with just one game left on the regular season schedule for Wednesday, July 10 against Minnedosa. The results of that game were final, just after the Banner & Press publication deadline.

Ron Cornell wins 2024 NGCC Senior Open

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Even a short mid-round rain storm didn’t dampen the overall enthusiasm seen at the 2024 Neepawa Golf & Country Club’s Senior Open.

The event, held on Monday July 8, featured 136 participants from all across Manitoba. This year’s winner of the Championship Flight was Ron Cornell,who is from Brandon, but plays primarily in the summer out of the Clear Lake Golf Course, in Wasagaming.

Cornell was able to shoot a solid round of 73 for the

day, one clear of Dave Machalski.

While this was Cornell’s first win at the NGCC Senior Open, he has had a fair bit of success around Westman senior circuit over the years. He is a former winner of the Minnedosa Senior Open, as well as the Tamerack, just to name a few.

As well this year, Dwight Kearns of the Shilo Country Club claimed top spot

in the Super Senior Flight, a new addition to the Neepawa Senior Open. Kearns was able to secure the victory with a round of 76, four better than his nearest competition, Clayton Wyborn and Ed Maggiacomo.

Other notable results from the Senior Open for 2024 include:

Closest to the Pin

Hole 4: Chris Perry; Hole 8: Doug Cook (Holein-one);

Hole 12: Garth White; Hole 18: Don Evenson.

Longest Putt

Hole 3: Ron Lauder; Hole 11: Randy Martin.

Longest Drive

White Tee: Mike Angers; Red Tee: Dwight Kearns.

Congratulations to all the particiapnts, as well as Landon Cameron and the rest of the Neepawa Golf & Country Club staff for another successful and fun-filled event.

Neepawa Titans sign trio of

Submitted

Neepawa Titans Media Release

The Neepawa Titans has announced the commitment of three players in advance of the 2024-2025 MJHL season.

Forwards Troy Horn (06), Shea Chornley (07), and Goaltender Alex Myers (06) are the latest players to sign with the Titans organization.

Horn, from Chilliwack B.C., joins the Titans after completing a successful season with the U18 AAA Fraser Valley Thunderbirds. In 34 games, Horn had 11 goals and 27 assists for 40 points.

“I’ve always wanted to play junior hockey, it has been a goal of mine for a long time. After talking with Coach Pearson, I felt that Neepawa was a great opportunity for me. I’m really excited to come in, meet my teammates, earn a spot and help the Titans reach another level.” said Horn.

Chornley, a Winnipeg

product was drafted in the fourth round of the 2023 MJHL draft by the Titans and played for the Winnipeg 18U AAA Bruins in 2023-24. There he had 10 goals along with nine helpers in 43 games.

Chornley had this to say about signing with the Titans, “ I am thrilled to join the community of Neepawa and the Titans. I look forward to playing for a passionate fan base, with an experienced coaching staff and to help build on the team’s success this fall.”

Myers, who played 25 games for the Interlake Lightning, had a 14-9-1 record, with a .913 save percentage and a goals against average of 3.12 in the regular season, and was 2-3-0 with a .932 save percentage and goals against average of 2.45 in the playoffs. He also backed up the Titans on numerous occasions during the season.

“I am pretty excited to get

things started in Neepawa and get on the ice with the Titans. I hope to bring a calm presence to the net this season.”

Neepawa Titans Head Coach/GM Ken Pearson had this to say about the three recent additions.

“ All three of these individuals are great character kids, with strong work ethics. Horn and Chornley will add some size, tenacity and depth to our forward group, and Alex will push our two

other goalies for a spot in the net. He was very good when we called him up at different times throughout the regular season, and he gained some valuable experience when he was with us in the playoffs.” said Pearson.

Titans Main Camp kicks off Sept 3, and the first exhibition home game will be Sept 5 when the Dauphin Kings come to town for a rookie game.

Santa Clara Baseball

Classifieds

Yard Sale

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CANCELLED

GARAGE SALE Satrday, July 20 th 9-3. Rain date Sunday, July 21st 9-3. 251 - 4th St. SW Minnedosa.

Recreation

ATV'S, ATV'S, ATV'S. www.rodsatvs.com Best prices in Manitoba on New kids/adult ATV'S, DIRTBIKES, DUNE BUGGIES, UTV'S, GOLF CARTS, SCOOTERS, MOBILITY SCOOTERS AND KIDS

ELECTRIC RIDE ON TOYS

$299. Kids ATV $1999, Kids Dirt Bike $1199. Kids Dune Buggy $1999. New 4 Seater Golf Cart $9475. Text or phone 204-724-2438. Email rodsatvs@hotmail.com

Personal

Crisis Pregnancy Centre

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

Auctions

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

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

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

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

Neepawa Banner & Press offers full research and re-print services from our archives that go back to 1896. Additional copies of papers, $2 each depending on availability. Re-print of a page from past copies, $2 per page. Archival research, $25 per hour with a $10 minimum. Individual photos on photo paper $5 depending if we have a suitable original in our digital, print or photo archives. Ken Waddell, publisher

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Obituary

The Reverend Canon Colin Clifford Chapman (May 4, 1932 - July 1, 2024) Quiet and accepting, and still with the occasional twinkle in his eye, Colin died July 1st surrounded by the love and respect of family and friends. His wife of 59 years, LindaFaye, and sons, Blair (Kim, Graeme and Arwen) and Dale (Jan, Kathleen and Ella), will miss his thoughtful, caring ways.

Colin is survived by his oldest brother Jack (Peggy) and sisters-in-law Peggy and Jean and predeceased by his brothers Glenn and Keith.

For Sale or Rent

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

For Sale

Columbarium niche in Neepawa Cemetery $2000 not including name plaque or opening. For further information call 204-476-3094

For Sale

Firearms for sale. 12 ga pump Winchester little use $450 firm; 12 ga S/A Winchester unfired $900; Savage model 93 heavy barrel, 22 WMR $550 firm. Potential buyers MUST have and provide poof of valid P.A.L. or no sale. Call 431-362-0067

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

Birthday

Happy,

Happy 85th Birthday on July 17th for Barry Wareham of Neepawa & formerly Rivers.

Love and best wishes from all your family, friends, neighbours and especially your wife Doreen.

Obituary

Shirley Strelczik

Shirley Roselen Strelczik, age 83, of Neepawa, MB passed away on June 27, 2024 at Country Meadows Personal Care Home

She was born on August 4, 1940 in the RM of Rosedale to Harold Kaye of Grey County, Ontario and Ada Cropley of Belmont, Manitoba. Shirley was one of 8 children, including Lawrence, Gordon, Edwin, Ernest, Benjamin, Elsie and Ruth.

Shirley married Daniel Phillip Strelczik, known as Donald, from Polonia, MB, on April 19, 1958. Together they had 5 children, Barbara, Daniel, Christopher, Michael and Steven.

Tender

Beautiful Plains School Division is accepting two separate tenders for:

• The supply of bulk diesel fuel at Neepawa and Eden locations for the 2024/2025 school year.

• The supply of diesel fuel for Carberry buses for the 2024/2025 school year.

See Division website for more details at www.beautifulplainssd.ca

The Gladstone Auction Mart is looking for hay for the 2024-2025 season. Hay needs to be a grass mix. Either big squares or round bales no bigger than 60 inch bales. Hay to be in load lots, delivered to the Gladstone Auction Mart yard. In tender please state, type of hay, type and size of bale, approximate weight, how many bales, and price delivered.

Lowest tender not necessarily accepted.

Tenders are due by Friday July 21.

For more information please contact:

Manger: Blaine Huston 1-204-385-2537 Please send tenders to: gladstone63auctionmart@gmail.com or Box 318 Gladstone Manitoba R0J 0T0

Obituary

In Memory

In memory of our loved one Jim McMurray who passed away 2 years ago and July 9, 2022

This month comes back with sad regret. Tired and weary, you made no fuss

But tried so hard to stay with us. What you suffered you told so few

You didn’t deserve what you went through

To us you were so special

What more is there to say

Except to wish within our hearts

That you were here today.

You are with God in the garden of rest

To all of us you were one of the best. Always loved, Effie, Cathy, Rick, Deanna, grandchildren and great grandchildren

invites applications for the following positions: Route # 13 - Permanent School Bus Driver for the Eden Catchment Area

Casual School Bus Drivers for educational trips & filling in for routes

See Division website for more details on these positions at www.beautifulplainssd.ca Click on Job Postings.

MEMBER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE POSITIONS FULL-TIME “ERICKSON”, MB

Colin was raised on the family farm in Brandon Hills, and helping out with chores, swimming with his brothers in the creek and riding the ponies to school formed some of his strongest memories: he remained a farm boy at heart to the end. After high school, Colin spent four years working on the CN railway before beginning study for the ministry in 1961 at Emmanuel College, Saskatoon. He served as priest in Elgin, Souris, Charleswood, Portage la Prairie and Stonewall where his calm, strong leadership and care were welcomed and appreciated. Those were busy but fulfilling days of worship leadership, Sunday school classes, choir practices, deanery meetings, Bible study, regular visits to hospital and parishioners and more. His work was not a job but a calling.

Retired in 1995, he and Linda-Faye remained in Stonewall. Their beautiful home and yard provided much occupation and pleasure, and they continued to serve in the church and community. Music, from the family piano to the record player to the church choir remained an important part of his life. After many family camping trips when the boys were young (including one to the Maritimes in a Chevy Citation hatchback and two pup tents), they travelled to east and west coasts, Churchill, Alaska, Branson, Australia, New Zealand and the British Isles in their golden years.

Interment of ashes will be at St. Matthew’s Cathedral, Brandon. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, August 9, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Church of the Ascension, Stonewall MB.

“Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.” (Matthew 25:23) White’s Funeral Home – Neepawa in care of arrangements. www.whitefh.ca

Shirley had several jobs over her life including waitressing and housekeeping for a local motel but her favorite job of all was being a wife, mother and grandmother.

She loved to cook, clean and provide for her family. She was well known for her perogies and cabbage rolls, apple pie, buns, bread and homemade soups. You couldn’t go to Shirley’s without going home with a care package. She enjoyed the early years watching Don ump baseball, while her boys played and loved also when the family started the Western Strings and played old thyme music for the local legions and area dances. Later on when her own kids married and grandchildren came, she never hesitated to drop everything and watch the kids, playing make believe games for hours and making them their favorite meals.

She was kind with a huge heart but other traits were strength and courage which was evident when she battled the fight of her life against lung cancer and won, living years beyond what doctors told the family to be ready for.

She lived a good life, but the last couple of years were hard. She kept a positive attitude and the care home became her new normal, where she was content.

Shirley is survived by her daughter, Barbara (husband Barry Doell), son Christopher, son Michael (Debra), son Steven (Leslee) as well as grandchildren Daralynn, Bruce, Jake, Jaynie, Charlie, Kennedy, Brendin, Jett and Carlee and great grandchildren Gabe and Charli.

She was predeceased by husband, Don Strelczik, son Daniel Strelczik and grandson Jett Strelczik.

Funeral Mass for Shirley was celebrated on Monday, July 2nd, 2024 at 11:00 am from St. Dominic's Roman Catholic Church, Neepawa. Fr. John Okosun celebrated the mass. Interment followed in the Riverside Cemetery, Neepawa, MB.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Country Meadows Carehome for their care and compassion while she resided there.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Neepawa District Palliative Care Service, Box 1240, Neepawa, MB

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Richard Harold Murray

The family of Richard Harold Murray regrets to inform you of his passing on June 25, 2024. Rick was born in Neepawa on November 2nd, 1957; the third child of Gerald and Doris Murray. He lived most of his life in Neepawa where he was the third owner/operator of the 65+ year family business, Murray’s of Neepawa (aka Murray’s Garage).

Rick was predeceased by his parents and his wife Patricia (nee Ernest). He is survived by his daughters, Courtney, Jenna (Dylan), and Kristina, his granddaughter Grace, sister Bev Ann (Richard), brother Jim, sister-inlaw Valerie (Lorne), brother-in-law Wayne (Pat) and their families.

After graduating from high school, Rick pursued his education in the automotive field, attending college in both Dallas, Texas and Flint, Michigan.

Rick was a sports enthusiast. As a young person, he was active in baseball, curling and golf. In his later years, he enjoyed all of these and several other sports from the comfort of his couch.

Rick and Pat were very proud of their daughters; their independence, accomplishments and willingness to assist them and others whenever needed. The family is very grateful for all the girls have done for both of their parents during their final days.

An interment service will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Neepawa for family, followed by a “come and go” reception at the United Church Christian Education Centre on Friday, August 2nd from 12:00 – 2:00; two years to the day of Pat, Rick’s wife’s passing. May they rest in peace.

Are you wanting to secure your future? Looking for a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family? Life is short work somewhere awesome! Compass Credit Union is currently looking for a candidate to fill the role of a Full-Time Permanent Member Service Representatives (MSR) at our Erickson Branch. If you like to commute Erickson is approximately 45 minutes from Brandon. Monday-Friday

The Position

Reporting to the Manager of Member Service and Administration, the successful applicant will be responsible for handling all cash and non-cash transactions. MSR will also provide a full range of member services such as processing withdrawals, deposits, responding to member inquiries and analyzing their needs to assist members to utilize the products and services that best meet their needs.

Experience/Education:

The successful applicant will possess a Grade 12 diploma. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required. Experience with Windows and Microsoft Office are an asset but willing to train. Previous credit union experience and CGI RFS 360 Banking Software would also be considered an asset, training is provided. Applicants with a combination of other equivalent education and work experience will be considered. The Credit Union Compass Credit Union, formerly Crocus and Erickson Credit Union, have two branches in Brandon, one in Erickson as well as a majority interest in an insurance agency. We have a membership base of about 6500. Compass has a competitive salary and wage will be based on qualifications and experience. Starting at $19.00/hour For more information on this position, please call the below writer! Looking forward to hearing from you. Please send resume and covering letter, in confidence, to: Melanie Krauss-Wakely Manager of Member Service & Administration

Compass Credit Union Limited 24 Main Street P.O. Box 100 Erickson, Manitoba R0J 0P0 E-mail: Melanie.Krauss-Wakely@compasscu.ca

FOODS

Industrial Plant Cleaner (NOC 65312)

Why join our team?

HyLife is a global leader in food processing, with a vision to be the best food company in the world. To achieve this, we are currently expanding our team and have exciting career opportunities at 623 Main St. Neepawa, MB. We are actively seeking to fill 10 positions.

The current starting wage is $22.20/hour with incremental increases to $23.55/hour based on tenure as per our Collective Agreement Quick Facts:

Culturally diverse – employ people from all over the world

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

• 2500+ employees worldwide

• We Care about our employees, communities, customers, animals, and our environment What we can offer you:

• Competitive Wage

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

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

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

• PM Shift

• Full training, with genuine opportunities for career progression Employee Referral program - $500! Free parking

• Company events

• And more!!!! Your duties may include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing butcher and slaughter production areas and everything in between to ensure top-quality food safety standards.

• Operating cleaning equipment like high-pressure hoses to clean production equipment.

• Using cleaning chemicals with respect and following Material Safety Data Sheets.

• Ensuring all Quality Assurance checks are performed.

• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work area throughout the facility.

• Collaborating as a team to meet tight deadlines, ensuring production floors operate on time.

We are looking for people who are:

• Fit and capable of working in a physically demanding role. Capable of bending, lifting, and climbing.

• Available to work an 8-hour Night Shift from MondayFriday, between 11:15 PM to 9:00 AM Capable of repetitive manual tasks and standing for long periods of time

• Capable of working in diverse environments, including exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and odors

• Minimum of one (1) to seven (7) months experience in sanitation, or industrial cleaning, or heavy-duty cleaning

• Completion of Secondary school or equivalent experience

• Able to effectively communicate in English

• At least 18 years old to meet the minimum age requirement

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

Ways to apply: Online at http://hylife.com/careers/ or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0. Fax to: 204.476.3791 | Email to: jobs@hylife.com | In Person at 623 Main ST. E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 For inquiries contact: Phone: 204.476.3393

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

Be a part of the HyLife experience

– your journey starts here!

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

NOTICES

Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association and

membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our

Help Wanted

FOODS

Industrial Butcher (NOC 94141)

Why join our team?

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

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

Quick Facts:

• Culturally diverse – employ people from all over the world Fully integrated facility –Feed Mills, Barns, Transportation, and Production Plant

• 2500+ employees worldwide

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

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Wage

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

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

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

• PM Shift Premium

• Full training, with genuine opportunities for career progression

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

• And more!!!!

Your duties may include: Slaughter, eviscerate, and mark hogs for further processing;

• Debone edible parts and remove inedible organs for parts;

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

We are looking for people who are:

• Fit and capable of working in a physically demanding role

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

• Open to working in colder/warmer environments

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

• Completion of Secondary school or equivalent experience

Able to effectively communicate in English

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

Ways to apply:

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

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

For inquiries contact: Phone: 204.476.3393

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

Be a part of the HyLife experience

– your journey starts here!

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

website at www.mcna.com.

URGENT PRESS RELEAS-

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

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SELLING SOMETHING? Have your blanket classified ads seen in the 31 Member Newspapers which are seen in over 368,000+ homes

in Manitoba. Now booking advertising for the remainder of 2024. Plan your success! Please Call THIS NEWSPAPER NOW to book, or call MCNA at (204) 947-1691 for more details or to book ads. MCNA - Manitoba Community Newspapers Association. www.mcna.com

FEED & SEED / AGRICULTURAL

FORAGE SEED FOR SALE: Organic & conventional: Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Crested Wheatgrass, Timothy, etc. Star City, SK. Birch Rose Acres Ltd. 306-921-9942.

Help Wanted

CLERICAL OFFICE / CONTRACT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Mechanical Contractor’s Office Neepawa, MB.

Duties Include

• Providing support to management and employees, assisting in daily office & contract needs

Answering phone calls, managing schedules and organizing files

• Overseeing safety adminstration

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills / Microsoft Office program skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Effective in working in team environment

• Excellent Interpersonal and organizational skills

• Ability to Multi-task

• Clerical experience an asset

Preferred Skills and Qualifications (an asset but not mandatory)

• Experience in safety administration

• Experience in construction administration

• Social Media ( for website development, advertising)

• Experience in accounting procedures

Wages based on experience, excellent benefit package

Please email resumes to: dphillips@nphltd.ca or mail to Neepawa Plumbing & Heating (1979) Ltd. Box 159 Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0

BP Museum: Electric Oil

Dr. Thomas Electic Oil is one of those items that, in times past, one may have found in someone’s medicine cabinet. Electric Oil claimed to cure many things for humans, such as colic, galls, sweeney, scratches and more. And for chickens it would be used for canker sores and flesh wounds.

According to the Beautiful Plains Museum, early medicine in the Canada of the 1800s, and especially the newly opened prairies, was a scary combination of chance and deception! Few doctors were available, so people became their own doctors and “snake oil salesemen” sold their “miracle cures” via papers, almanacs, catalogues and even went town to town.

One of the major problems here was that there were no laws governing ingredients in the bottles that these salesmen provided alongside their outlandish claims of what the medicine allegedly cured. The only thing they needed to patent was the shape of the bottles!

Logistics & Export Documentation Coordinator

DSV Northstar is an international company with local roots. We operate in the production, import and export of forage and turf seed. If you are a highly organized individual with clear and effective communications skills, a positive attitude and willingness to learn, then this is an opportunity for you.

The right candidate will be trained to meet the required certifications for this position. Experience in the seed industry is an asset. DSV Northstar offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Duties include:

• Completing import and export documents

• Dealing with international freight forwarding and trucking companies

• Organize for seed sampling, testing and posting results

• Reviewing import permits and phytosanitary requirements

• Using the Navision system to track inventory movements.

Skills and Qualifications

• Logistics experience

• Agricultural experience preferred

• Adept in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word

• Excellent communication Please apply by email only to info@dsv-northstar.com Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Classified ad deadline Tuesday noon

Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines.

Some of these medicines were effective, as they were based on proven folk remedies. However, many were ineffective and even dangerous for people to use! Many more medicine facts can be gleaned from the Beautiful Plains Museum!

Notice

THE SURVEYS ACT PUBLIC NOTICE

In accordance with Section 11 of the above Act notice is hereby given that the original monuments establishing the ¼ N Section 12 and ¼ N and ¼ E Section 13-10-15 WPM have been lost. New monuments perpetuating the original locations have been planted by Timothy W. Longstaff, Manitoba Land Surveyor on April 22nd, 2024.

Any person wishing particulars about the re-establishment of these monuments is advised to contact the following:

Timothy Longstaff Manitoba Land Surveyor

Timothy.Longstaff@Geoverra.com

Geoverra Manitoba Land Surveys Unit C4 - 1711 Kirkcaldy Drive, Brandon Manitoba R7A 0B9

or Examiner of Surveys

Brandon Land Titles Office 705 Princess Avenue

Brandon MB R7A 7E4 Phone No. 204-726-6854

tim.cassan@teranet.ca

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

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

Office of the Registrar General Registrar-General

1203-155 Carlton Street Winnipeg MB R3C 3H8

Classified ad deadline

Tuesday noon

Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines.

Municipality of Glenella - Lansdowne PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 194 of the Municipal Act, that the Auditor’s Financial Report for the year 2023, together with the related financial Statements have been deposited in the office of the Municipality of Glenella – Lansdowne, and is available for inspection by any person during regular business hours, who at his own expense, may take a copy thereof or extracts therefrom. Dated at Glenella, Manitoba this 8th day of July, 2024 Wendy Wutzke, BSc., CMMA Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne Box 10 Glenella, MB R0J 0V0

Auction Sales

Online McSherry Auction Estate of James Sheldon Vintage Tractor Offsite Auction Closing Date; August 1st at 7:00PM Contact: Ralph 204-404-5762 Stonewall, MB • 3 Miles West on 67, Then South 1/2 Mile on Road 3E Lane #75102

49 Ford 8N with Tracks, 20 Case Tractors, 2 John Deere Tractors, 2 McCormick Tractors, Caterpillar D2 Dsl Crawler, Caterpillar D4 Dsl Crawler, McCormick Thresher, Case A Combine, Hyd Scraper, Int Vibrashank, Stationary Engines, 3PH Equip, Farm Miscellaneous, Tires, Power & Hand Tools

204-467-1858 or 204-886-7027 Mcsherryauction.com

NOTICE OF APPLICATION MUNICIPALITY OF McCREARY

REVISED WATER AND WASTEWATER RATES

McCREARY WATER AND WASTEWATER

June 18, 2024

The Municipality of McCreary (Municipality) has applied to the Public Utilities Board (Board) for revised water and wastewater rates for the McCreary Water and Wastewater Utility (Utility) as set out in By-Law No. 07-2024, read the first time on April 16, 2024. Rates were last approved in 2018 in Board Order No. 166/18, with current rates coming into effect March 1, 2022.

The current and proposed rates are as follows: Current Rates Proposed Rates

Details of the Municipality’s application are available for review at the Municipal office or the Board’s office. Any questions concerning the application for revised rates, or the operation of the Utility, should be sent directly to the Municipality.

If you have concerns/comments regarding the Municipality’s application for water and wastewater, rates please go to www.pubmanitoba.ca and provide your comment. Please note all comments will be forwarded to the Municipality.

Questions or comments should be sent on or before August 2, 2024.

The Board is the provincial regulatory agency that reviews and approves rates for water and wastewater utilities in Manitoba, with the exception of the City of Winnipeg. The Board’s review process involves:

• the Utility filing a rate application to the Board,

• a public notification of proposed rate changes,

• the Board’s review of the application through a public hearing or paper review process, and

• the issuance of an Order which outlines the Board’s decision on the rate application and the rates to be charged.

The Manitoba Ombudsman has privacy guidelines for administrative tribunals. The Board is mindful of its obligations under those guidelines. Its decisions in respect of the application being considered will be sensitive to the guidelines. Personal information will not be disclosed unless it is appropriate and necessary to do so. However, the Board advises participants that these proceedings are public and that as a result, personal information protections are reduced.

The Board will then decide whether any further notice is required and whether to proceed with a public hearing or paper review process. All concerns received by the Board will be considered in the Board’s decision on rates to be charged.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IN CONSIDERING THIS APPLICATION, THE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD MAY OR MAY NOT FIND IT NECESSARY TO DETERMINE RATES DIFFERENT FROM THOSE APPLIED FOR BY THE APPLICANT.

Note: All proceedings will be conducted in accordance with the Board’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, which the Board may vary in order to constrain regulatory costs. The Rules are available at www.pubmanitoba.ca.

Frederick Mykytyshyn

#2

FARM ITEMS AND MORE GARTON’S YARD – DAUPHIN, MB

WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2024 • SOFT CLOSE AT 7:00 PM

VISIT www.gartonsauction.com for equipment details, pictures, and bidding.

RECREATION, YARD: Yamaha Grizzly 55 quad, winch; 1995 Yamaha Badger quad, 80cc, 3spd, std; 2007 Arctic Cat side-by-side; other quads, trikes, dune buggy; Duck boat; Craftsman DYS 5500 lawn tractor 42” cut, 24hp motor; lawn tractor snow blower attachment; front mount 55” blade for quad; other lawn care equipment; TOOLS, SHOP: tools, equipment, shop supplies, chainsaws, chains, jacks, winches, anvils, etc; dual head 6” grinder; Migmate welder, 230v; water pumps, pressure washers, air compressors, 3300w generator, heaters; wooden work bench, tool chest, metal cart, platform scale; LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: Metal panels, feeders, calf sled, troughs; bale cord; front-mount bale fork; railway ties, electric fence posts/accessories, treated posts, wire, tower sections, ladders; barrels, water tank; animal cages, goat harness, fish tank and much more!

BID NOW AT WWW.GARTONSAUCTION.COM

22,

• SOFT CLOSE AT 7:00 PM VISIT www.gartonsauction.com for equipment details, pictures, and bidding. NEW ITEMS ARE BEING ADDED DAILY. CONTACT CONSIGNORS FOR INFO. TRACTORS, VEHICLES, TRAILERS: 1998 Ford-NH 9289 tractor, 260hp, 4wd, 6300 hrs, new tires, etc; 1993 Case IH Magnum 7120, 166hp, MFWD, etc: White 2-155 MFWA tractor, Leon 1000 HD loader, grapple, duals, etc; Intl 966 tractor, Allied 795 loader, grapple, fork, bucket, etc; 1998 JD 455G Series IV crawler loader; CAT D6 crawler-rebuilt engine, etc; 1985 JD 410 B turbo backhoe; 1995 Dodge 2500 diesel truck, Cummins engine, 6-spd std; GMC 6000 grain truck, 15’ box; variety of older vehicles back to 1940’s; older tractors including 1949 JD AR tractor, vintage Alice Chalmers H44 gas crawler, 1950’s Intl TD9 crawler, etc; RECREATION, YARD: 2013 Can-Am Rotax 1000 Commander XT side-by-side, 6375 km; 1997 5TH wheel Jayco 32’ camper, tandem axle, 13’ pushout; other trailers and wagons; Larson 19’ boat; Craftsman 1350 snow blower; FARM/HAYING MACHINERY: 1999 JD 9610 Maximizer combine, 914 header, 4555 engine hrs, etc; three 30’ JD headers, bat reels, etc; 528 Bourgault 40’ cultivator/ harrows; other cultivators/harrows; 24 CCIL 204 deep tiller; 903 Melroe 7-bottom 16” furrow plow; tandem discs, various sizes; grain augers; Brandt HC 70’ sprayer, 800gal tank; 26’ gooseneck trailer w/1800 gal poly tank, Honda water pumps, etc; high clearance 80’ pull-type sprayer; Laurier 35’ coil packer; fertilizer bins, grain bin, steel floors-bins; Degelman 570R rock picker; 1994 NH 660 baler w/monitor, 1000pto; NH 1411 discbine, 540 pto; JD 570 manure spreader; LIVESTOCK AND EQUIPMENT: Riding horse-mare 12yrs old, ¾ Qtr horse/ ¼ Morgan, great personality! Dutch rabbit female; egg layer hen and rooster, 1 yr old; est 250 metal corral panels, etc; 50bu creep feeder, bale feeders, etc; lumber, tin, posts, barbed wire and much more! BID NOW AT WWW.GARTONSAUCTION.COM

McSherry

Old Canada: RMNP entrance and rooming house

Pictured here are some scenes from the past of Riding

Top photo: An entrance to Riding Mountain National Park as

Above: Seen here is the Wasagaming Lodge (once known as the Rooming House), located at the Wasagaming Townsite in Riding Mountain National Park. The date of the photograph was not listed. According to information on the Lakehouse Boutique Motel’s website, which was originally known as Wasagaming Lodge, the structure had originally been built in the 1930s.

A whole new store every other week Chuckie’s Liquidation opens in Neepawa

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

A slightly different shopping experience has come to Neepawa, as a new liquidation store has taken over the space inside the former Chalet Flooring building. Chuckie’s Liquidation is owned and operated by “Chuck” Webb, along with his wife Priscilla and family.

After spending about 12 years in the Maritimes, the Webb family, who have well established roots within western Manitoba, chose to return home last year. Upon his return to Westman, Chuck saw an opportunity here in Neepawa to set up shop with this particular business model.

“There’s really not any type of competition for this type of store, and we saw that as an opportunity. I’ve heard [from local people] that there are a lot of people that will pack up and head into Winnipeg or Brandon for their clothing, for name brands and things along that nature,” said Webb.

The concept of a liquidation store involves the sale of name brand items at deeply discounted prices. These products are sourced through larger retailers or manufacturers due to overstock, returns, or being slightly damaged items. Similar types of store are already located and very popular in Winnipeg,

Brandon and Winkler.

Chuckie’s, however, is the first of these style businesses to be located in a ‘rural’ community in Manitoba.

Webb noted that he has been reviewing the viability of a liquidation store in Neepawa since August of last year. After confirming that it is a concept that can succeed here, Chuck and his family got to work on finding a suitable location.

Fortunately, that perfect spot met him almost the moment he drove into town, in the form of the former Chalet Flooring.

Located at 139 Main St.

W, Webb noted the size and location of the storefront was almost exactly what they needed. They then contacted NeepawaGladstone Co-op, the owners of the property, about setting up shop, and things progressed quickly from there.

Over the last few weeks, Webb has been busy preparing to open to the public. In regard to what they should expect, Webb said that it, in essence, can be a whole new store each and every week.

“The thing about a liquidation is you never know what you’re getting,” noted Webb. “But, it’s still major brands. Retail items we’ve all heard of. You don’t want junk. It’s higher end stuff, mostly from the United States,” Webb explained. “We buy bulk, so we are

Liquidation

store is located in the former Chalet Flooring building at 139 Main Street W.

able to get better deals, and then bring the price down for the customer.

The unique thing about it though is that once [an item] is gone, it’s gone. So, it’ll be new product all the time. That’s the cool thing about these types of stores.”

PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE

PTH 1 & PTH 5 Intersection Improvements

You are invited to a public open house hosted by Landmark Planning & Design Inc. and WSP Canada Inc. on behalf of Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI) regarding a design study for potential improvements at the PTH 1 and PTH 5 intersection. As a nearby resident, landowner, business owner or other stakeholder, you may have an interest in this project.

The purpose of the open house will be to share an overview of the project, provide project considerations, share intersection concepts, receive input, and outline next steps. Please RSVP to RSVP@landmarkplanning.ca with the subject line “PTH 1 & PTH 5 Intersection Open House” or via telephone at 204-453-8008.

TUESDAY, JULY 16TH, 2024

Location: Carberry Community Memorial Hall 224 Second Ave Carberry, MB

If you are unable to attend this event or would like to discuss the project in an alternate format, please do not hesitate to contact us via email at RSVP@landmarkplanning.ca or via telephone at 204-453-8008.

PHOTOS BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Chuckie’s

officially opened in Neepawa on Tuesday July 9. The outlet

139th Carberry Agricutural Fair & Races

Last weekend in Carberry featured a few special events, as part of the annual Carberry Ag Society Fair and Races. The weekend schedule included chariot and chuckwagon races, as well as a pancake breakfast, show and shine and an array of 4-H activities and displays

PHOTOS BY EOIN