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‘An excellent opportunity for the Yellowhead Centre’

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Pictured is the Yellowhead Centre in Neepawa, which was recently approved for a review under a service improvement program.

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press Neepawa’s town council shared some ‘exciting’ news at its last meeting, held Nov. 8. Presented by

chief administrative officer Colleen Synchyshin, a letter was read stating a joint application by the town, municipalities of Rosedale, North Cypress-Langford and Glenella-Lansdowne,

for the review of operations for the Yellowhead Community Recreation Centre had been conditionally approved. The application was made through the province of Manitoba’s

2022-2023 Service Delivery Improvement Program.

“To be clear, the Town of Neepawa is not going to be heavily involved in this.

We were the conduit for it to happen, as the applica-

tion had to be filed by a municipality,” Synchyshin explained. “We were very happy to [file the application on behalf of the Yellowhead board], and we’ll make sure we keep

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Neepawa Farmers Best Western Plus begins starting to find building construction at Neepawa ways to win

By Ken Waddell

By Eoin Devereux

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The Neepawa Farmers are starting to find their stride, winning a pair of games over the weekend.

After a rough 0-4-0 start to the Tiger Hills Hockey League (THHL) season, the Farmers bounced back with an 8-5 win in Wawanesa on Friday, Nov. 18. Garett Rempel scored twice for Neepawa, while the other goals were collected by Lennon Carr, Corbin Mariash, Benoit Mowbray, Brad Marshall and Ben Rainka.

Goaltender Reese Jones won his first game of the season, making an impressive 48 saves.

Neepawa followed up a few days later with a 12-9 win over the Hartney Blues.

Brad Marshall and Reigan Buchanan had huge games, each picking up six points.

Marshall had three goals and three assists, while Bu-

chanan tallied a goal with five assists. Other multipoint players for the Farmers include Garrett Rempel (2G - 1A), Kyle McDonald (2G - 1A), Benoit Mowbray (1G - 3A) Braden Gillies (1G -2A), Zack Hicks (1G - 1A) and Byran Tudoruk (2A).

Lennon Carr also had one goal for Neepawa.

Elsewhere around the THHL The Minnedosa Bombers went 1-1 over the weekend, beating MacGregor 5-3, but falling to Killarney 3-2.

A little further east, the Gladstone Lakers picked up a pair of weekend wins.

First, they bested Rivers 7-4, then defeated Cartwright 10-3.

The Carberry Plainsmen were 1-1, losing to Miniota/ Elkhorn 8-1, before bouncing back to beat Pilot Mound 5-4 in overtime.

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The long awaited news about the new Best Western Plus hotel at Neepawa is that construction has started.

According to spokesman Marvin Beaumont, “Earthwork and site preparation has begun. On the east side of the lot, topsoil has been piled up and work on the parking lot area is being done.” The future parking lot will be the construction centre. Construction will start in the spring of 2023 and completion being aimed for spring 2024.

The hotel will be like most other Best Western Plus facilities and will have 67 rooms. First drawings have been submitted to Best Western and final drawings are expected to be ready by mid-February. The hotel will not have restaurant as such but will have a complimentary breakfast room for guests. A convention centre is planned for Phase II.

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Manitoba’s own Quinton Blair may spend his days on a tractor, and he may be driven like the drifting prairie snow, but this 7 time Manitoba Country Music Association award winner, is a road running, tale-spinning songwriter.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Twelve Days of Christmas in Gladstone

Midnight Renegade make chart debut Neepawa/Minnedosa band cracked Top 100 Country chart

By Eoin Devereux

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Gladstone is a small, quaint community located along Highway 16, known for its Happy Rock and community spirit. Gladstone Elementary School is home to just under 150 students and an amazingly committed staff. The Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is the liaison between parents and the school and is the main fundraising body to afford the students activities, playground equipment, extra books and additional field trips.

The PAC relies wholly on volunteers. The pandemic created many obstacles for hosting fundraising events and greatly reduced our volunteer base. We had to get creative and, in doing so, realized that the local businesses were struggling to get folks through the door also. The PAC came up with a way to collaborate with businesses to encourage regional shopping and assist businesses with a matched donation. Every dollar value donated by our local employers, is matched by the PAC. We sell tickets

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for $10 each and host 12 online draws for various local prizes. It is called The Twelve Days of Christmas in Gladstone. This is a great way to bring people into our local economy, fundraise for our Gladstone Elementary School and allow for people to shop at their own convenience.

This holiday season and everyday, remember to support your local Parent Advisory Council fundraisers, shop local and get out to volunteer!

Every act trying to break through into the music industry, remembers their first opportunity on ‘the big stage’. For Midnight Renegade, that break through might be happening as we speak.

Fresh off the heels of being nominated for a Manitoba Country Music Association (MCNA) award, the modern country group who have roots in Neepawa, has started to see some chart success. The group’s first single ‘Mirrors’, recently debuted on the Canadian Indie Country Music Countdown. The Countdown is a national music chart that is voted on every week by the fans. After debuting at #98 on the hot 100 list, on Nov. 13, the track has moved up six spots to #92 this week.

Midnight Renegade is composed of Mitchell Bukarz of Minnedosa and Jeff Desender of Neepawa.

As well as being a musician, Desender is also the founder and CEO of Frozen Fire Studios, based out of Neepawa. For the song Mir-

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rors, fellow Manitoba artists Robert Andreas and Hughie McLaughlin contributed to the finished product.

Earlier this week, Desender noted to the Banner & Press that the group has been in existence for a little less than a year, so this early recognition, both on the charts and with the MCMA, is humbling.

“We are so unbelievably

happy with how much support & love we have from our fans and that they are loving our music,” said Desender. “[n regard to our MCMA nomination, we were humbled & ecstatic just to be there with some of Manitoba’s biggest country artists in the same room.

With events like these, you could network and end up with an endless variety of op-

portunities from co-writes to relationships with industry professionals.”

People can vote for certain songs on the Canadian Indie Country Music Countdown by emailing ciccweeklypoll@outlook. com with the artists name and song title. Voting begins every every Friday at 6:00 p.m. and it runs until Saturday at midnight.

Let the peace of heart that comes from Christ be always present in your hearts and lives, for this is your responsibility and privilege as members of his body. And always be thankful.

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By Chad Carpenter

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Closing the gaps in public policy

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am not sure if we will have room this week for a column from John Feldsted about the big international climate conference. Seems that Canada sent over 300 delegates.

These conferences have been going on for decades now and don’t appear to be making much progress. John’s column explains how the goals of the conferences are based on some pretty shaky premises and agreement isn’t happening anytime soon.

Perhaps the problem is similar to a lot of issues, where governments set out to solve problems but often bog down.

One such area is mental health.

Years ago, western Manitoba area had a mental health hospital. Most people called it the North Hill and the buildings are still there. It accommodated a lot of people and it was held in both high regard and, at times, disdain. Believe whatever you wish, but many people believe, that for the times, it served the needs of people who needed a safe place to be in times of mental and emotional crisis. In the wisdom of the government of the day, it was decided to close the facility. In terms of bed numbers, it has never been replaced. Certainly, there are smaller centres around the province but nowhere near the capacity of the North Hill.

The prevailing wisdom behind the closure was summarized by the phrase, “The communities will handle the needs”. That ,of course, is nonsense for the most part. It may apply in some cases, but in many instances neither families nor a community can meet the needs of a person suffering from mental illness. Whether it be depression, bi-polar, violent behaviour or a host of other afflictions, it is too much for the community to handle.

In spite of the best efforts of treatment centres, I was made aware of some real gaps in the system. A person who is in a mental health centre may neepawa

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If they run amok of the law and end up in jail, I have been told the government doesn’t share files between the health centre and the jail. That seems like a big gap to me that hampers caring and efficient treatment.

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become much healthier but once out in the community, they may relapse.

If they run amok of the law and end up in jail, I have been told the government doesn’t share files between the health centre and the jail. That seems like a big gap to me that hampers caring and efficient treatment.

I have been told that people can be released from jail or a treatment centre at any time of the day or night and without proper arrangements for a caregiver or family member to be there. That has lead to some very real problems.

There are similar gaps in other government agencies. I know from personal experience in helping a person with their housing needs, that agencies don’t always play nice together. If you need housing in a Manitoba Housing home or apartment block and have to do so with social assistance, you may be dealing with MHA in one government region and with Social Assistance in another.

All the while, the individual may not

know who to phone and may not have the means to drive around chasing the bureaucracy. Also, if a person is displaced and therefore doesn’t have a fixed address, they can’t easily get social assistance. That makes no sense.

I would be interested in knowing if readers have stories that may shed more light on how disjointed government agencies can be. My aim isn’t to beat up on hard working staff or politicians but to make for an open discussion on how things could be improved.

The system is usually well intentioned but when gaps and outright silliness in provision of service happen, lives are at stake. Suffering and deaths don’t serve any us well so let’s close the gaps and in so doing help bring healing to our people.

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

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Brighten the darkness

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t was just the reminder that I needed; a posting on social media that spoke to the call and purpose of the winter slowing. Slowing down because of less sunlit hours, slowing down because of less easy to do cold weather activities, slowing down simply to breathe.

I teach preparedness for the time of incubation, the seed settled in the dark earth waiting for warmth and light to grow. That seed never questioning, or the stages of a butterf ly that time in a cocoon required for full development. I needed to be reminded to hunker down with me, to pause to listen to the spirit within. I have been too occupied with calculating the diminishing daylight hours as dark as it is now is as dark as it will be in the end of January to relax and be fully aware of the here and now. Oh, I still am walking and watching nature and all creation, I am still doing all that is required of me, and I am still glorying in family and faith. I have been counting the days to the solstice and mourning the loss of sunlight. It is a season, simply a season. One that I have experienced for more than three quarters of a century. The longing for sunlight has become consumptive and, for me, a dominating thought. So, like the seed, like the butterf ly in the cocoon stage or a bear in hibernation, may I simply rest, be restored, renewed, re- purposed.

Along with the awareness of my longing, I have been listening. To what others say, to what I am reading and to my spiritual guide. A conversation with a trusted friend this week gave me food for thought. We were speaking of folks we know who always have a positive comment to offer, personal or general. Some of those we know and care for are no longer with us, but their words of encouragement and thanksgiving still surround us. The question put to me was – do/did they know they had limited time and needed to express their gratitude?

Walking home from this conversation, I wondered if perhaps they needed to hear others express such emotions gratitude and thanksgiving to them? Were we being offered that which they craved? I thought doubly hard on this question, for I try to offer words of encouragement to others, even complete strangers.

Classic- serving coffee to a crowd I noted one person who talked with calmness and presence, unaware of the looks of appreciation cast in their direction- perfectly groomed, coiffed and composed. As I filled their cup, I quietly asked do you know that you are drop dead gorgeous? The light in their eyes magnified and the laughter bubbled. Did I need to say that? Yes, in that moment, at that moment I did. And now I wonder, did I say that because I long to hear it? I hope to heck not!

We do need to offer others reassurance and appreciation for who they are, and sometimes for what they do.

Darkening days allow the candlelight, the f lickering starlight, to be more appreciated. May our lights, dim though they may appear to us, brighten the darkness.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Twelve MVLs, Epilogue

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s I bring this series of Most Valuable Lessons learned in public school to an end, I need to address some words to a significant group of my readers. Some of you, like me, received your Elementary, Middle and High School education in public schools.

Some of you may have attended Roman Catholic schools. Others were home schooled or educated in private schools owned and operated by a local church.

Like me, you may have heard mega-church leaders like Jerry Falwell and others talk about training a new generation of pastors who would move into new communities and establish new churches, each of which would have its own K-12 school. Falwell and others like him believed this was the only way for parents to protect their children from what they saw as “the evils in the public school system.” I will admit that their arguments were quite convincing; and I understand why, especially in major urban centers, parents are reluctant to expose their children to some of the things

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Neil Strohschein they face in public schools.

I also understand why parents in communities such as ours chose to avoid the public schools. You had other options and chose to make use of them. But for many of us, no other options were available-so you sent your children to the local public school.

For 21 years of my life, I was exposed to public and private schools of all sizes and in rural and urban settings.

So I understand and appreciate the challenges parents face when choosing the best K-12 environment for their children. My kids’ mom and I moved three times to three different provinces while our daughters were in school.

Our biggest challenge was finding schools in each community that we knew would provide them with the foundational training they

Observation

By Addy Oberlin

needed to help them succeed in their chosen professions.

We learned two important lessons over those years.

The first was this-every school must be evaluated on its own merits. We were fortunate. The elementary and middle schools our daughters attended were excellent schools. But our older daughter found the regional high school too big and intimidating for her liking. So we enrolled her in the high school affiliated with a University College in Edmonton; and that proved to be the best option for her. Our younger daughter completed her high school in Neepawa and left with some excellent grades, incredible memories and wonderful friendships.

The same is true for faith-based schools. Some are excellent; some are not.

Parents need to do their

homework. Investigate a faith-based school before you enroll your children. Talk to parents whose children are enrolled in the school. Seek out and talk to parents who have removed their children from the school. Get all the information you can on all the options available. Then, make a decision that is right for your children.

The second lesson we learned was that God does not expect the church or the faith-based school to provide religious education for our children. Religious education is to be provided in the home and is to be taught by the parents. The fact that we are raising a generation of spiritual illiterates I not the church’s fault. It is the fault of parent who fail to follow the advice Moses gave to the people of ancient Israelknow the commands God has given you, keep them yourselves and teach your children and grandchildren to do the same. Whatever you do, don’t assign this responsibility to a church or faith-based school. You won’t be happy with the results.

Addy Oberlin is taking some holidays for the next few weeks, so she will be taking a break from writing her Observation articles for the time being.

The need for a vision

Dear Ken, In response to your recent editorial about planning in Neepawa.

My opinion on what happens in Neepawa these days won’t matter at all to half of Neepawa’s population.

As for the other half, many of them will wish I kept my opinion in Alberta and a few of the remaining might agree. As far as I’m concerned, the people in Neepawa who should heed these words are the seven latest members of the recently elected Town Council and perhaps those community leaders at large who heft some influence.

You mentioned the need for “strategic planning” and infrastructure outlining several recent and upcoming major projects the Town has on its agenda.

I agree, but perhaps more important isn’t simply the need for planning, but the need for a vision to base that plan on and subsequent ability to follow said plan much more likely. Case in point, the new hospital.

Location, location, location! (Oh my gawd here he goes again!) Not so fast, this writeup really is about planning folks. I know I don’t have to explain to you dear Editor, but many current Neepawa residents won’t know that the contention surrounding the location of a hospital in the Neepawa area is a story over two decades old. Some may ask, “how does this pertain to planning?” In short, twenty five years ago the PLAN for a future hospital was tied to a new personal care home, the location of which and subsequent cost for infrastructure was heavily influenced by the need for adequate lot size to accommodate a future hospital. Country Meadows was designed and constructed where it currently is with the plan for a future hospital to be attached to the south of it.

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A huge thumbs up to Ken Kinley, Nick Beavington and Louis Robidoux for taking the initiative (and their rakes and shovels) to clear away all the fallen leaves and debris along the curbs in downtown Gladstone. Also to Eileen Peters for her on going maintenance of the flowerbeds at our Cenotaph. All volunteer efforts are all much appreciated. Bravo!

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A big, huge thumbs up to Cliff Friesen and his friend for helping our family get back to Neepawa when the car went into the ditch near the Birnie corner, last Friday night, because of the terrible weather conditions. That ride to Neepawa is greatly appreciated. Thank you again, very much, for helping us girls.

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Venison

Venison, which comes from the Latin venari, meaning “to hunt,” contains no growth hormones, no antibiotics, is high in protein, packed with vitamins and minerals and is raised locally. Venison has an earthy, rich flavor, owing to a deer’s diet of grasses, leaves, twigs, berries and fruit. Venison is an extremely lean meat with the fat being on the outside of the meat. That external fat should be removed, as it may contain a gamey flavour. Deer meat, which does not have the internal marbling that cattle do, needs to be cooked differently from beef. People cook some parts of the deer too long (drying it out) and some parts too little (making it tough). Here are some venison cooking 101 tips for the venison hunter.

Since venison is low in fat, it should be cooked on the rare side or low and slow and really well done. Cook the tender parts of venison, such as the deer chops (back strap) and steaks quickly and on the rare side. They will otherwise become dry and tough. Venison when cooked on the grill can stick to the grill, so brush the meat lightly with oil before cooking. Hind leg roasts can be roasted hot and fast and just cooked to medium-rare, otherwise it will be dry. Remove the venison from the fridge and leave out for at least 30 minutes to let the meat reach room temperature. Preheat the oven to 425°F. You can pat the venison with vegetable oil or rub butter on it, or add slices of bacon or side pork on top. If you desire, season the roast with pepper and a blend of seasonings. Many people use salt with their seasoning, but I never do because I find it draws the juices out of the roast. Cook the roast at that high temperature for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F and cook until a meat thermometer reads 125°F for rare, or 130°F for medium rare.

The cooking time will depend on the size of the roast. The meat will keep cooking after it’s removed, so cover it with a piece of tin foil and let it rest for 15 minutes. If you are not a fan of rare roast, then cook them low and slow with moisture as you would do for the shoulder roasts, ribs or shanks. They can be braised first like a pot roast and cooked in a Dutch oven, or use the slow cooker or a low oven temperature. Just remember low and slow with moisture until it is fall apart tender.

Hungarian Venison pot roast 1 4-5 lb. venison roast 2 onions, coarsely sliced 2 cloves garlic 3 carrots, sliced 1/4 cup flour 2 stalks celery, diced 3 Tbsp. oil or butter salt and pepper to taste 2 cups beef broth or water 1 Tbsp. paprika 2 tsp. dried parsley 1 cup sour cream 2 bay leaves Cut garlic cloves in half. Cut four slits into roast and push the garlic cloves into the slits. Sprinkle and pat the flour on the meat. Brown meat in hot oil in a Dutch oven.

Add broth, parsley, and bay leaves. Cover and simmer for two to three hours until almost tender. It may need more time to simmer before adding the vegetables. Add the onions, carrots, celery, salt, pepper and paprika. Cover and simmer 60 minutes, or until vegetables are done. Just before serving, remove the meat and vegetables. Gradually stir in the sour cream to the broth. Cut roast across grain into slices. Serve with cream gravy over mashed potatoes or cooked noodles.

Venison meatballs with mushroom wine gravy 1 lb. venison burger 1 Tbsp. oil 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 3/4 cup water 1 egg, beaten 1 envelope mushroom gravy mix 1/3 cup milk 1/2 cup red wine 2 Tbsp. finely minced onion 1 package mushrooms, washed 1 tsp. seasoned salt or garlic salt and sliced 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 Tbsp. butter 1/4 tsp. sage

Conversation counts

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aving a conversation with your intimate partner can be daunting. Having more information about ways you can do your best to make sure it is effective makes the process easier.

When you are entering the conversation, make sure that you are mindfully in it.

We have a natural tendency to be lost in our heads and this is not something that easily switches off during a conversation. For a lot of people, they are 80 per cent in the conversation, the rest of it is off in their head, usually anticipating what they will say. Being mindfully in the conversation is ensuring that your full attention is with your partner.

After you have accepted the invitation into conversation, your only job is to listen to your partner fully and completely. Not to interject, to just let them get what they need out. Going back to mindfulness practice from earlier, here is an excellent use of mindfulness during conversation. When your partner is speaking, focus all your attention on them and hear what they are saying.

Your brain will naturally wander away from them, this is totally normal and does not mean that you are a bad listener. Acknowledge it and gently draw your attention back to the conversation. This may need to happen several times and over several conversations before it becomes easier.

This is an exercise I would recommend Tanya and Dena practice often. Here’s how you can show, with your body and your voice, that you are listening. DO tilt your body slightly toward the person who is talking, DO NOT cross your arms or curl your body into itself.

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When your partner is done talking, repeat back to them what they said to you and ask if you understood correctly.

When stating your position, do this in as clear and detailed way as possible. If your partner has a habit of interrupting or talking over you, don’t be afraid to ask for silence until you are finished speaking. We incorrectly assume that our partners know what we mean when we say something, or that they should be able to interpret us with minimal content because we are supposed to know each other well, being in an intimate relationship.

This is false; your partner will have as much knowledge about your intentions into the conversation as anyone else, because they cannot read your mind. Go into your conversation assuming your partner knows nothing about your intentions and describe them as such.

Using emotionally descriptive language triggers the empathy response system in your partner and they will be more attuned to what you are saying (this is sometimes subconscious).

This information I’m giving to you isn’t about walking on eggshells around your

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Studies also show that some individuals are more likely to interpret neutral facial expressions and tones as negative. Making sure you are as descriptive as possible will help make your nonverbal and emotional language easier to understand.

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Opinion: It is show and tell time

By John Feldsted submitted

The climate change charade has to end. A CBC story described below is a clear picture of the sheer stupidity of climate catastrophe fear mongering.

The headline is: “What if your country disappeared? Nation mulls digital existence as sea waters rise.”

Tuvalu is one of nine tiny atolls and coral reef islands scattered over 420 miles of the pacific ocean.

Tuvalu is a “nation” with a population of approximately 12,000. The CBC piece is about the potential disappearance of a village dependent on foreign subsidies to survive.

Tuvalu is four to five meters above sea level.

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration projects a sea level rise of 0.25 to 0.3 meters by 2050, hardly a cause for the current panic.

The current Convention of the Parties (COP27) love-in that took place recently in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, was attended by more than 35,000 people. Canada sent a

delegation of about 335 to this useless gabfest.

One glaring item came to light. Not one signatory to the IPCC Paris Accord is on target to meet its current carbon emission targets. None. Zero. The hoax, confronted by the reality of reliable energy needs, is collapsing internally. Governments are accountable to the people and the people will not be driven into poverty by governments chasing unrealistic and unworkable green energy pipe dreams.

The ultimate communique from the gabfest, scheduled to end Friday but finally winding up in the wee hours of Sunday, was that industrialized nations had to pay damages to poor nations suffering climate change.

As a long-time observer of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), I was taken back to 1988 when this hoax was hatched. The objective had nothing to do with global warming; it was a scheme to transfer wealth from first-world nations to third-world nations. Levels of foreign aid were judged as insufficient.

The IPCC came up with an unproven

hypothesis that the earth was warming due to carbon emissions from industrialized nations. In due course, the IPCC funded universities in the USA to undertake studies that would prove the hypothesis. Key to the funding was that the university got to keep a separate administration fee for its involvement.

In due course, Dr. Michel Mann of the University of Pennsylvania came up with his infamous ‘hockey stick’ projection of future global warming based on mathematical modelling. His work has never been subjected to peer review. When Dr. Mann sued Canadian climate skeptic, Dr. Timothy Ball, for defamation, he was required by the court to produce his work for peer review, Dr. Mann refused and the case was dismissed in Dr. Ball’s favour.

Dr. Timothy Ball, Dr. Patrick Moore and dozens of other eminent and qualified scientists worldwide have been systematically silenced by the IPCC, primarily using Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP) actions. Canadians are facing another carbon tax increase to take effect on

Santa Day sale donates $350 to Minnedosa Food Bank

By Casper Wehrhahn

Neepawa Banner & Press

Gold Leaf events had quite the turnout for their Santa Day Craft Sale in Minnedosa on Nov. 12. Coowners Krista Powell and Lisa Buchanan, who organized the event, reported that a total of 500 shoppers were in attendance. Everyone there had a range of 32 different vendors to browse through.

“The majority of the vendors are handmade, and we love seeing all of the amazing and talented makers that are in the area,” said Buchanan. “We had a variety of vendors from Christmas decor, baking, soaps, signs, crocheted and knitted items, pet treats, jewelry, books, art and more” Powell added, “Boho Soul ran the Market Cafe, too, which had coffee, sandwiches, soups and cookies.”

Most important, however, is the raffle held at the market each year. For the raffle, each vendor– in addition to Gold Leaf– donates prizes to be won.

Then, any proceeds raised

from that raffle are donated to the Minnedosa & Area Food Bank.

“These last few years have been very tough for everyone,” Powell sympathized. “This year, we’re happy to announce that we will be giving the food bank $350.”

Sharing a final comment, Buchanan extended thanks on behalf of Gold Leaf to all who attended as either vendors or shoppers, stating, “We love putting these events on for our community, and couldn’t do without everyone!”

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IPCC members are unelected and unaccountable to the people they harm. Our governments are not. They have a duty to protect us from harmful foreign influences. So far, we have seen no evidence of the remotest government push-back to the IPCC or WEF. If we allow foreign entities to drive our governance policies, we have no need for parliament. Instead of serving Canadians, our parliament is allowing foreign interests to make our lives increasingly difficult without any effort to prove that its policies are in our interests.

The very idea that global warming only affects poor nations is ridiculous and unsupportable. Every nation on earth is affected in one way or another. Climate change is not localized or regional. Worse, climate change is far beyond the power of governments to control.

John Feldsted is a political commentator, consultant and strategist from Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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110 years ago, Friday, November 22, 1912 Riding Mountain: News has just reached here of a daring attempt at hold-up near Kelwood one night about t wo weeks ago.

The story is that an auto party coming southward was waylaid just north of Kelwood village by a gang of eight or ten men. But the would-be Jesse Jameses had evidently acted hastily and without due calculation; for at one point of attempted raid the road was good and the course clear; so the autoists were “going some” and passed the gang safely. All sorts of surmises are made as to the purpose of the raiders. The most believable one is that they were thirsting for booze.

But another idea is that it may have been a party of “temperance” scouts trying to get evidence against local suspects. Whichever it was, there is reason for congratulation that the errand was fruitless. There is no spot on earth where there is as much freedom as on the King’s Highway and to interfere with a man on the road is a serious matter.

100 years ago, Friday, November 24, 1922 After 30 years in the field, the Holland Observer ceases publication next week. The ed itorproprietor is moving his equipment to some live town in Saskatchewan.

A rank heathen is a person who thinks the Book of Numbers is a telephone directory.

90 years ago, Tuesday, November 22, 1932 Kelwood: The Kelwood Branch Canadian Legion held held a successful whist drive in the hotel Friday evening. Prizes were won

by Mrs. T. C. Wilson and P. Pleskow. Consolations

by Vera Hodgkinson and W. Ventor.

80 years ago, Thursday, November 26, 1942 The “Milk for Britain” d a n c e s p o n s or e d b y Forresters Court Arden

View no. 3732 realized $21.55 sent to headquarters.

LAC Thomas Norman Kolesar, who died Nov. 16, as the result of an accident while on guard duty, at Arnprior, Ont., was buried here with military honors, Sunday, Nov. 22…

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Kolesar, of Springhill, the deceased was born and educated there and on leaving school, was employed by Collier’s at Winnipeg and later with Simpson’s depar t ment store at Toronto. He enlisted in December 1941 and trained at Toronto, Kingston and Arnprior.

70 years ago, Thursday, November 20, 1952 The 26th anniversary celebrat ion of t he Neepawa branch of the Canadian Legion No. 23, B.E.S.L., held Thursday in the Memorial Hall, was attended by nearly 300 persons.

60 years ago, Friday, November 23, 1962 Five mothers were on hand at the Neepawa airport drill hall Monday evening to present their sons with wings earned when t hey completed flying training during the summer at the Brandon F ly ing Club. The A ir Cadet wings parade was well attended by parents and visitors.

50 years ago, Thursday, November 23, 1972 M c C r e a r y : Congratulations to Fred Williams on the occasion of his 84th birthday Saturday, Nov. 18.

After 60 years of devoted service to the community, H a d d a d ’s S t o r e h a s

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changed hands. It was at the turn of the century when Mr. A. Haddad Sr. came to Amaranth and peddled his wares by cart or on foot.

In 1912 he built a store on the south-east corner of Kinosota Road and Broadway, which grew into a thriving business.

Mr. and Mrs. Haddad ser ved the community graciously until 1946 47 when they retired to Winnipeg and their sons, George, John and Eddy, carried on with the business until now.

We welcome the new owners, Mr. and Mrs. Angus Starr, and wish them every success in their venture.

40 years ago, Thursday, November 25, 1982 A notice of intent will be prepared for the next meet i ng of B eaut i f u l Plains School Division for building a gym at Arden School.

Trustee Hilton Cameron raised the issue following an inspection earlier this fall of the school.

30 years ago, Tuesday, November 24, 1992 With the rebuilding of Mountain Ave., parallel parking may be a coming event in Neepawa.

L a s t we e k ’s s now y weat her made it look as though the town was snowed under.

The Pathf inder unit (12-15 year old members of Girl Guides) had a lot to celebrate Nov. 4. Chandra Jackson, Christa Pedersen, Jennifer Reidle and Shauna Reily were enrolled as Pathfinders. Denise Neel was enrolled as a Guider.

Larissa Kyle was presented with her Canada Cord.

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The destruction of the former Agricore elevator at Neepawa was a well-covered event in 2002. According to an article from Manitoba Co-operator from 2016, there were over 700 grain elevators in the 1950s and fewer than 200 when the article was published. A 2019 article from The Guardian states that only about 124 remain, with roughly half still being used.

20 years ago, Monday, November 25, 2002 N e e p a w a’s f o r m e r Agr icore elevator was toppled last Wednesday after work crews weakened the supporting structure and dug out underneath the west side of the building.

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Pictured left: This ad appeared in the Nov. 28, 1942 edition of The Press, encouraging readers to “save salvage for victory.” Pictured right: Steve’s Sales & Services, which used to be located on Hamilton Street West, was advertising Cockshutt products in the Feb. 19, 1960 edition of The Neepawa Press.

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‘Neepawa’s Doctor’ calls it a career Yellowhead audit Retirement party held at ArtsForward to honour Dr. George Ong

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press Friends, patients and colleagues all gathered at ArtsForward in Neepawa on Friday, Nov. 18 to show their respect for the career and legacy of Doctor George Ong. After over 50 years in medicine, Dr. Ong officially retired his practice earlier this month The come-and-go event at ArtsForward was organized to allow people to come down and congratulate Dr. Ong on his long tenured and well-regarded medical career. The evenings’ festivities were very well attended, with a steady stream of people in attendance.

The Banner & Press was able to get a few moments with Dr. Ong, in-between well-wishers. He noted that that he was quite honoured and humbled by the response from the community.

“I appreciate people, you know, showing appreciation for what I’ve done, over the years. I think I’ve had a good professional life here. I enjoyed what I have done all those years. I’m not missing it, right now,” Dr. Ong expressed, with a good natured laugh. “It’s only been three weeks, but I don’t think I’ll miss it. I have been able to achieve most of the things I wanted to achieve. I’m proud of

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Dr. George Ong was greeted and congratulated at a reception honouring his 50 years as a doctor in Neepawa and area.

what I’ve done, especially regarding the [Beautiful Plains Community Medical Clinic]. Having been able to be a part of building that up, is one of the things I look back on fondly.”

Over the years, Dr. Ong has been a vocal advocate for improved health care for not only Neepawa, but the entire region. He has also put actions behind his words, doing everything possible to aid in the ongoing progress and expan-

sion of the Medical Clinic.

“My philosophy in helping to keep this place going was ‘Everybody has to work together,’ and I think that’ll be my biggest achievement, really, is to get the community involved, the doctors involved and together working with the health region,” stated Dr. Ong “It wasn’t easy, sometimes, but I always had this vision of what to do.”

As for the future of medical services in Neepawa,

Dr. Ong remains hopeful that the next generation of physicians will take what he and others started, and continue to make progress.

“It’s time for me to hand over to the younger physicians, and I think we have a fantastic group of doctors here.” Dr. Ong said. “Build it and they will come, and I think we’ve done that for the Clinic and I think the hospital will do that for the community.”

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Continued from PageA1 Synchyshin added, “This was exciting news, because there’s only been two intakes for this particular program.”

An application in partnership between the previous Yellowhead board and the Town of Neepawa had been filed last year, but was not approved during that first year.

The idea of the program’s ‘audit’ is to locate, with the help of the provided consultant, any “efficiencies, opportunities that may be present for [the Yellowhead] to increase revenues and be more sustainable; and identify any expenditures that may be ‘bleeding’”.

The consultant assigned to the Yellowhead board for the centre’s review is Deloitte & Touche LLP. A statement of work is to be drafted jointly between the municipalities and Deloitte & Touche LLP, then submitted by Dec. 2 for review before moving forward.

Wayne Jacobsen, Yellowhead Centre board chair, spoke to the Banner & Press on Nov. 22, sharing his own approval of this development.

“I think it’s an excellent opportunity for the Yellowhead Centre. With different management teams– the board structure over the years– it’s kind of difficult to maintain a consistent gameplan over a number of years,” Jacobsen expressed. “this audit will give us the opportunity to look at the things that, a) generate us revenue; and b) the usage of the facility.”

He added, “The fact that the provincial government is sponsoring it and we have the partnership with the Town of Neepawa and the [three] RMs– it’s an excellent opportunity to take a look at operations.”

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‘We hoped to bring a unique store to Neepawa’ Critchlow family soon to open hid’n hollow toy store; offer new options to the area

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press Neepawa will soon welcome a brand new store to its downtown. Cozily tucked in at 266 Davidson Street, the former location of Gillies Entertainment Media, “hid’n hollow ~ a kids store & more” has progressively been making its home. Coowners Daryl and Belinda Critchlow, along with the help of friends and family, have been working to transform the space and give it new life. The store will be home to a large selection of kids and family games, puzzles, toys, books, craft kits, a couple of unique candy brands and more.

“We’ll also be adding a couple of Canadian companies who specialize in Indigenous art in glassware, puzzles, journals and soapstone carving kits that we’re excited to offer to Neepawa and the area,” Daryl shared. “Once we have the basement ready, we will also continue to offer the collectibles that Alan had available as part of the Gillies Entertainment Media store, such as comics, vinyl and posters, along with a few other items.”

Belinda added, “We hoped to bring a unique store to Neepawa that would provide a variety of kids items and offer some different options that aren’t already in the area. We are pretty excited with several of the brands that are offering us their lines and we think the community will be too!”

There were a few factors that drew the Critchlows to the space– one being its

community this month.

Right in time for the holiday season.

“Our hopes are that the majority of the pieces will come together [to open] for Nov. 26, in time for the parade that’s set for that day,” said Belinda. “It won’t include all the brands we have coming in; however, we hope most everything is in by the f irst week of December. We’ll keep everyone updated by way of social media when new orders come in, so people can always make a second or third trip in to see what’s new.”

Shar ing t heir f ina l thoughts, the Critchlows wished to extend their thanks, stating, “We’d like to thank Darlene and Neil Gillies. We’re very fortunate to be stepping into a building that has been very well maintained and cared for by the Gillies family.”

The pair added, “We are very thankful for this opportunity to offer a unique store to Neepawa and area, and look forward to being part of the business community once again. We are excited to see some familiar faces, as well as welcoming new guests to explore what hid’n hollow has to offer.”

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Belinda and Daryl Critchlow, co-owners of hid’n hollow ~ a kids store & more. The pair have been working hard with friends and family to renovate and stock the store at 266 Davidson Street in Neepawa.

location and another, the layout of the interior. These were items that Daryl and Belinda felt they could lean into for their concept.

“This is such a wonderful little building situated right off of Mountain Ave and beside the library and the nursery school. It has so many little spaces inside and nooks and crannies almost everywhere you look,” Belinda enthused. “We hope to take advantage of those spaces and offer families the opportunity to play some of the games or watch the ‘how to’ videos of some of the products we will offer. That will be down the road a bit, but in the works for sure.”

Daryl added, “We took a couple weekends discussing some names– we felt we

wanted something more whimsical for the kids and, with the store around the corner of the town’s main street and somewhat hidden or not really noticeable when you go past, we thought a spin on the word “hidden” would work really well. We have left off all capital letters so that it does feel more relaxed and easy going.”

Open date and developments According to the Critch-

lows, stage one of the business renovations were completed on Nov. 20. With this stage, the inside has been repainted and all of the flooring on the upstairs level redone. Additionally, a concept for hid’n hollow’s logo has been completed, with a reveal planned for the near future.

“Working with two very talented local individuals, Stage 2 will take place over the Christmas holidays, bringing a surprise addition

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And I will execute judgments upon Moab; and they shall know that I am the Lord.

Thus saith the Lord God; Because that Edom hath dealt against the house of Judah by taking vengeance, and hath greatly offended, and revenged himself upon them; Therefore thus saith the Lord God; I will also stretch out mine hand upon Edom, and will cut off man and beast from it; and I will make it desolate from Teman; and they of Dedan shall fall by the sword.

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‘The timing for me now is right’ Former Westbourne resident closes out his 17 year pro bull riding career

By Casper Wehrhahn

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A big name has retired from the Professional Bull Riding (PBR) scene. Zane Lambert of Ponoka, Alberta– formerly Westbourne, Manitoba– has off icially stepped back from his 17 year PBR Canada career. This comes after his final competition, which was held the weekend of Friday, Nov. 11.

That competition marked his 17th consecutive trip to the PBR Canada finals, with Lambert being the only rider to qualify and compete at every PBR Canada National finals in league history.

A PBR Canada legend Lambert is also hailed as PBR Canada’s all-time qualified rides leader and has won the second-most events in Canadian history over the course of his nearly two decades of bull riding.

He’s acquired a variety of titles, such as two PBR Canada champion titles (2013 and 2017) and two PBR Canada National Finals event titles (2016 and 2017). “[My title win in 2013] was super hard for me, actually,” Lambert said in an interview with PBR

PHOTO BY COVY MOORE/COVYMOORE.COM, PROVIDED BY COURTESY OF PBR CANADA

Zane Lambert, a former resident of Westbourne, Manitoba has done professional bull riding for almost 20 years. Zane here is pictured with his wife Stacey and youngest child Tucker at the 2022 PBR Canada Nationals.

Canada. “I was competing against some pretty good athletes there… To get that first one was pretty crazy.”

He added, “With how many times I was the bridesmaid (runner-up) [in previous years], it really meant a lot.”

Lambert’s retirement is

linked to a few factors– old injuries from the rough nature of the bull riding sport, time and family.

Lambert got his first look at rodeo and bull riding at a very young age, when his parents drove him from Westbourne to Winnipeg for a series of

events. Immediately, he was hooked– gathering as many autographs as he possibly could. By the time he was 10, Lambert and his father were going to several youth clinics together. From there, Lambert climbed the youth ranks in Manitoba.

“The biggest influence

someone had on me was probably Cody Custer,” Lambert told PBR Canada.

“I really liked him and went to about three of his schools.”

A historic ride Sometime after, Lambert’s PBR Canada career

began. At the age of 19, Lambert plunged into the inaugural event in Winnipeg and secured a win for his debut with an 89.5-point ride.

Now, at age 36, Lambert is looking forward to spending more time with his wife, Stacey, and two sons, Everhett and Tucker. With Tucker at 10 months old and Everhett soon beginning preschool, Lambert feels it’s a particularly pertinent time to be at home more consistently.

“It’s kind of like the timing for me now is right,” Lambert noted in the interview, adding that his wife is also ready to go back to work. “It’s my turn to be making myself available– to pick up and drop off the kids at school.”

Reflecting on his time and prospect for the future, Lambert left PBR Canada with his final thoughts, stating, “I got to see things from all over the world and that’s a good life lesson. Seeing the different characters of people out there– bad characters and good characters– and it’s good to see that. So I think that’s my life experience and I’ll just try to pass that onto the kids. I am ready to try to put the right morals in them so they can grow up the right way.

I’m looking forward to it.”

Zane Lambert hangs on tight, putting his all into the ride.

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MJHL Standings Western Division

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Game results Friday , Nov. 18

Neepawa 7-4 Selkirk

First Period 12:32 NPA C. McLeod (3) PP ASST: H. Stocks (7), P. Korman (7) 17:24 VDN T. Hunt (5) PP ASST: E. Guthrie (7), D. Gorchynski (8) 18:12 NPA P. Korman (6) ASST: J. Blake (4), C. Smith (8) Second Period 02:39 VDN T. Hunt (6) ASST: J. Lehto (8), D. Chorney (7) 04:53 VDN D. Bielik (3) PP ASST: R. Bazin (1), N. Chastko (9) 14:10 NPA C. Thompson (2) ASST: D. Noonan (1), C. Kasprick (5) Third Period 01:42 NPA B. Wood (2) PP ASST: H. Stocks (8) 01:58 NPA B. Michalchuk (6) PP ASST: J. Blake (5) 11:24 NPA C. McLeod (4) ASST: H. Stocks (9) 17:30 VDN B. Wilson (5) ASST: C. Miller (13), B. Rookes (4) 19:34 NPA P. Korman (7) EN ASST: R. Klatt (1) Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP NPA 2 1 4 7 3/4 VDN 1 2 1 4 2/3 Goaltenders NPA G. Renwick - (W) 25/29 saves VDN E. Reid - (L) 29/35 saves Attendance - 1014 - Tundra Place

Saturday, Nov. 19 Neepawa 7-0 Virden

First Period 09:10 NPA B. Michalchuk (7) PP ASST: J. Blake (6), C. Smith (9) 11:36 NPA C. Thompson (3) ASST: C. Kasprick (6), C. Bendtsen (4) 14:15 NPA B. Wood (3) PP ASST: H. Stocks (10) 19:52 NPA H. Stocks (7) PP ASST: J. Romanyk (2), P. Korman (8) Second Period 05:44 NPA C. McLeod (5) PP ASST: B. Wood (7), H. Stocks (11) 10:58 NPA E. Poirier (1) PP ASST: D. Noonan (2), H. Stocks (12) Third Period 05:52 NPA B. Wood (4) PP ASST: B. Michalchuk (6), C. Smith (10) Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP VDN 0 0 0 0 0/1 NPA 4 2 1 7 6/14 Goaltenders VDN O. LaRocque (L) 21/28 saves NPA M. Lobreau (W) 23/23 saves Attendance - 255 Yellowhead Centre

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Titans dominate Virden Oil Capitals Collect pair of massive weekend wins against divisional opponents

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

The Neepawa Titans seemed to have found their scoring touch, reeling off a pair of seven goal games against the Virden Oil Capitals over the weekend.

The first was an impressive 7-4 win in Virden on Friday, Nov. 18. The Titans scored four goals in the third period, to silence the near capacity crowd at the Tundra Oil & Gas Centre.

Parker Korman and Carter McLeod each registered a pair of goals, with Korman also adding one assist for good measure. Briley Wood, Connor Thompson and Brayden Michalchuk all added goals, as well while Hayden Stocks had himself a three assist night.

Goaltender Gavin Renwick registered his second win of the season, since returning from injury, putting together a solid 25 save effort for the Titans.

Neepawa returned home to the Yellowhead Centre on Saturday, Nov. 19 for another match-up with Virden. This night was an even better result for the Titans, as they once again scored seven, but this time gave up not a single goal to their opponents, winning 7-0. Mason Lobreau picked up the shutout, his first in the MJHL. After the game, Lobreau told the Banner & Press that his teammates’ effort in front of him, made the 23 save effort relatively easy for him.

“The boys tonight made it pretty easy on me. They limited the good chances [they surrendered Virden] and I felt good out there. Just stayed cool out there as the game winded down. Was seeing the puck clearly and felt pretty good out there,” said Lobreau.

As for the goal scorers out

there for the surging Titans, Briley Wood scored twice, while Ewan Poirer, Hayden Stocks, Connor Thompson Carter McLeod and Brayden Michalchuk each added one. Stocks also had three assists to his credit on the evening.

With these latest victories, Neepawa had won four of their last five games, going 4-0-1 in that span.

Titans head coach/general manger Ken Pearson said the team seems to have really figured things out on the ice, as of late.

“Early in the year, we were hurt. Had a fair amount of injuries and that impacted the chemistry.

Now, we’re healthy and have added a few new additions to the roster and that’s made a difference. The addition of Briley Wood has been huge for us (Writer’s note. Wood has 11 points in six games for Neepawa) and the guys are just following along with him.

Pearson was also impressed with the team’s efforts on the power-play.

Over the course of the two games, the Titans went 9-for-18 with the advantage, including an amazing six goals in their 7-0 decision on Saturday. Pearson credits assistant coach Zak Hicks for a few changes in practice making a difference.

“Zak has done a great job of getting those guys on the same page and finding success,” Pearson stated.

With these recent results, Neepawa remains in contention for the playoffs, as they are just three points back of the fourth place Waywayseecappo Wolverines. Those two clubs played one another on Tuesday, Nov. 22. Details on that game, as well as the backto-back weekend games versus the Dauphin Kings, will be in the next edition of the Banner & Press.

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The Neepawa Titans celebrated seven goals, six of those on the power-play, in their 7-0 win over the Virden Oil Capitals on Saturday, Nov. 19.

Hayden Stocks a star of the week Forward Hayden Stocks has been named an MJHL Star of the Week. The 19 -year-old had seven points (1 goal - 6 assists) in just two games . Stocks was a force for the Titans in back-to-back wins over the Oil Capitals. The 19-yearold added three assists in Fridays 7-4 win before he added a goal and three more assists on Saturday night in a 7-0 shutout win.

Stocks now leads the Titans

in scoring with seven goals and 12 assists in 23 games.

The other MJHL Stars of the week included Neepawa’s own Brandt Young.

The Winnipeg Blues defenceman had four points in two games. The other star was Winkler goaltender Malachi Klassen, who had two wins and a 0.50 goals against average for the weekend.

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Letter: ‘Getting it wrong affects generations’ Continued from Page A5 Then the PLAN changed from a hospital located next to the personal care home to one located fifteen kilometers west near Franklin. Thank gawd that plan wasn’t followed. All of this isn’t to say that plans shouldn’t be revised as time goes by. However what does it say for Neepawa’s planning strategies at the outset if they don’t hold up to the test of time? Plans are inherently just for the future after all. Ironically the location for today’s new hospital was a considered location for the care home. Had there been a good vision for the future at that time one could say Neepawa was 25 years ahead on this one aspect. Notwithstanding goals and decisions of outside agencies (the Province), Town leadership maintains the authority to craft its own future as it sees fit.

This comes to the crux of your editorial on a plan for future recreation facilities in Neepawa. In order to make such a plan, there has to be a vision for how said facilities will accommodate the future community.

If Neepawa has any difficulty, it would be the lack of vision for the future of a community growing so fast.

Visionary plans are extremely difficult to achieve in the modern consensus processes Councils must live by, unless very strong leadership either develops a vision themselves or accepts one from elsewhere.

My message to Neepawa’s Council, with the cooperation of all the recreational facility groups, would be to strive to acquire a vision for the future physical location of, and access roads to, Neepawa’s public places. It is of utmost importance to get these things right, to use said vision to make a plan and to follow the plan! As pointed out in your editorial, millions of dollars are at stake. Getting it wrong affects generations of users, thwarts potential and may be unnecessarily costly. Make that vision strong and integrated so future residents might say, “wow, whoever planned all this sure got it right!” Give it longevity. Provide the leadership to overcome and if necessary force what needs to happen for it to reach fruition. Use it to correct mistakes of the past. Sometimes the outlier is wrong and sometimes they’re right. Your challenge is to figure out which it is. If certain things are difficult to see, look abroad. There are other communities near and far that have gone through rapid expansion such as Neepawa is now. Some got it right, many made mistakes. Learning from other’s mistakes is better than repeating your own. To not have a clear, far reaching, cohesive vision for the physical development of the town is to see any plan fail in some regard, acceptance of which is acceptance of mediocrity. The idea need not be constrained by cost or technicality, visionary plans often pay off down the road, examples of which include Winnipeg’s downtown arena or Brandon’s Keystone Centre (or whatever it is rightly named today). In both cases, those facilities developed from a future vision for something that could be, but wasn’t guaranteed. Today, they are both significant models of an original vision that enabled future developments.

Neepawa would benefit greatly from a vision of a future to plan for. Time is of the essence.

Monty Simon Standard, Alberta

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Neepawa Tigers are volleyball champs!

JV girls team wins AAA Zone 7 Championship

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The Neepawa Tigers JV Girls Volleyball team are the 2022-23 AA Zone 7 Champions.

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press Perhaps it was home-court advantage that propelled the NACI Tigers Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball team to the AAA Zone Seven Championship this season. Or perhaps the most obvious answer in this case is the correct one; Neepawa was simply too much for anyone to handle when the pressure was at its peak.

Either way, the NACI gymnasium was rockin’ on Monday, Nov. 21 for the four team zone playoff, which also featured Neepawa, MacGregor, Minnedosa and Carberry. In the first semi-final match-up, the NACI Tigers made quick work of the Minnedosa

Chancellors, winning in two straight sets, by the score of 25-16, 25-8. For the other semi-final, the MacGregor Mustangs bested the Carberry Cougars 25-19, 25-17. This set up a championship showdown between the two best squads throughout the regular season.

After winning the first set 25-22, the Tigers mounted a comeback in the second set to ultimately claim the championship. After trailing by as many as six points, NACI were able to claw back into the game, overtaking MacGregor late to win 25-22. This is the first time Neepawa has won the JV Championship since 2019.

NACI head coach Jalin Adams, along with assistant coach Makayla

said they were proud of the effort the team displayed, not just in the playoffs, but throughout the season. They added that that had no doubt that falling behind early in the second set would not faze them and that they’d simply focus on the climbing back into it one point at a time.

JV Boys Volleyball The Neepawa Tigers JV Boys participated in the Zone 7 Championships in MacGregor on Monday, Nov. 21.

The Tigers were defeated in the semifinal by the William Morton Warriors in three sets, 25-21, 23-25,14-16. In the final, the undefeated MacGregor Mustangs remained perfect, beating the Warriors 25-18, 25-16.

Viterra Men’s Provincial Curling Championship

February 8th-12th, 2023 The Yellowhead Centre, Neepawa, MB.

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Chain saws, echo cs-500p (50cc) 22" bar, $350; husqvarna 445 x-TORQ $350; Stihl MS 180 c $300. Quad 2007 Honda Fourtrax Rancher 420 4x4, very nice condition, very little use $6,000 O.B.O. 204-967-2515 _____________________ Hay for sale, Approx. 900 round bales. Please call for quality, weight and prices.

204-967-2869 or 204-8413689, Kelwood Manitoba.

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3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, 5 appliances, with air conditioner. Available January 1, 2023. Phone 204-212-2331 or 204-476-2331 _____________________ Apartment for rent. Bri-Mont apartments, 331 Mountain Avenue. Phone 204-8414419 _____________________ For rent: Available immediately. Age 50+, large 2 bdm suite in newer 4-plex.

Includes window treatments, all appliances, washer and dryer, storage, snow removal, yard care and parking for 2 vehicles. No smoking, no pets. 220 Mountain Ave, Neepawa. $1,200 per month.

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Reginald Leonard Grudeski

Thankyou

June 27, 1964 – November 9, 2022

Reg has gone to join Dad (Leonard Grudeski) and is survived by his mom (Ellen Grudeski) and five older sisters: Hertha McLean, Debbie (Al) Rogers, Lorna (Craig) Marr, Shelly (Kevin) Fiarchuk and Sandy (Terry) Boyer. He also leaves behind a gaggle of nephews, nieces, great nephews, great nieces, a whole herd of extended family and a flock of friends.

Reg embraced the country life and lived in the Kelwood/Riding Mountain area for most of his life. He worked at the same location for over 30 years (currently known as Stella-Jones Inc.) in Neepawa. His love for playing sports may have been surpassed only by his love for playing cards (mainly cribbage).

Those who had the privilege to live, work or play with Reg will miss him dearly and we are forever grateful he was a part of our lives.

Donations may be made to the Kelwood Legion in Reg's honour.

Ralph Richard Jackson

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Ralph Richard Jackson of Neepawa, Manitoba on October 31, 2022 at the Neepawa Health Centre.

Ralph was born in Minnedosa Hospital on October 1, 1941 to parents Albert and Mable (Robinson) Jackson. Ralph was the eldest son, followed by brothers Glen, Alvin and sister Rita. Ralph took his schooling at Glenburney school later taking a welding course at Assiniboine College, allowed him to obtain work in construction and was a welder at Morris Rod Weeder in Minnedosa along with his small farm. Before retiring he worked at Neepawa Food Processors for many years, becoming a supervisor at the plant. As a young man Ralph loved to curl, later becoming a spectator.

He loved his John Deere tractors and bulldozers. As his movement became restricted he still enjoyed a cup of coffee with friends and a scratch lottery ticket. In June 1965 Ralph married his M.T.S. Operator sweetheart that lasted 57 years Jean Nagle was her name. They had two daughters.

He was predeceased by Dad, Mother and sister Rita.

Surviving is his wife Jean, two daughters Valerie and Sheri-Ann (Dave), grandchild Richard, wife (Kerilyn), great grandchildren Cheyenne and Clayton. Also surviving are two brothers Glen (Loreen) Jackson and Alvin (Linda) Jackson, brother in law Don Sawyer, one sister Shirley and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

The funeral service was held November 4, 2022 from Whites Funeral Home with Rev. Beth MacDonald Officiating. Interment followed in Riverside Cemetery Neepawa, Manitoba.

Pallbearers were Bruce Bremner, Lyle Bremner, Shaun Bremner, Bart Pearson, Adam Kyup, Justin Pastershank. Honorary Pallbearers were everyone in attendance.

If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to Manitoba Lung Association or charity of choice.

Rest in peace Ralph.

We would like to thank Dr. Wareham, nursing staff, home care workers and his many friends who helped Reg in his many needs when he had H.S.P. Many thanks to White’s Funeral Home (Brian), Wendy, Roy and the ladies for the lovely lunch.

Ellen and family.

Thank You

Many thanks to family, friends and neighbours for all the lovely cards, phone calls, visits, flowers and donations on the passing of husband, Dad, Grandfather and Great Grandfather Ralph Richard Jackson.

I would like to thank Dr. Tarig, all the nurses and staff, homecare workers and Nelson Jackson for all your support. Thanks to Whites Funeral Home for all your help and support. The Pallbearers for your help, Beth MacDonald for her wonderful service. Also than you to all the ladies who helped with the lunch.

It was very much appreciated.

Sincerely Jean Jackson and family.

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NEW Custom Meat Processing Will do Beef, Pork, Lamb, Goat & Wild game

Bred Cow Sale • Fri, Dec 9 11:00 am

Apply in person to book an appointment

Herd Dispersal for Armin Lach

Open Friday 8am-8pm and any Evening Closed Sundays

70 Char cross cows bred Simm

Herd Dispersal for Ken Stewart

23 Red & Black cows bred Blk Angus

Herd Dispersal for Darryl Kulbacki

25 Red, Black & Char cows Bred Red Angus

Herd Dispersal for Jason Bridge

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Herd Dispersal for Rhonda Arnarson 26 Char cows bred Char

Plus several other small consignments Gladstone Auction Mart 204-385-2537 Tyler Slawinski 204-672-0450

License # 1108

Attention Farmers & Ranchers Plan to attend the following

BRED COW SALE

At the Ashern Auction Mart

Saturday, December 3, 2022 Complete dispersal for Art & Jackie Jonasson 130 Black cows and heifers 20 Bred Heifers, 23 – 2nd calvers, 60 - 3 to 6 yr olds, 30 - 7 to 10 yr olds Closed Black Sim x Angus cow herd Full Herd Health Program Pfizer Gold Start calving April 7, 2023, All Black Bulls Strict Culling for udders, feet & temperament Reputation Herd Bred Cow Sales starts at 1 PM Please contact for more information Ashern Auction Mart – 204-768-2360 Buddy Bergner – 204-768-0018 Kirk Kiesman – 204-768-0019

At Mose Brubacher 85130 Hwy 260 2 3/4 miles north of Hwy 16 behind red Schoolhouse Or Contact Reuben Martin at 86134 Hwy 260

Help Wanted Jarvis Trucking Ltd, Gladstone, MB.

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

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

Neepawa and Area Immigrant Settlement Services, Inc

is looking to fill two maternity leaves. One position will be working with our Settlement Workers in Schools program, and the other with our administration program. These are full time positions. Skills sets preferred are excellent people skills, admin experience, knowledge of Quick Books, fluent in English, a driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Terms will go from January 6, 2023, to January 5, 2024.

Deadline for applications December 5, 2022 Anyone interested should send a resume and cover letter to admin@neepawasettlement.com

Rolling River School Division in southwestern Manitoba, Canada near Riding Mountain National Park and Brandon.

SCHOOL SECRETARY Rivers Collegiate - 7 hrs/day

View pictures on our website www.ashernauctionmart.com

For more details and application information, please visit our website at www.rrsd.mb.ca select Employment then Support Positions.

Attention Farmers & Ranchers

Thank you to all applicants for their interest in Rolling River School Division. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

License #1128

Plan to attend the following

BRED COW SALE

At the Ashern Auction Mart

Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 1:00pm

Plumas, Manitoba 204-386-2206 204-476-0700 tonnseeds@gmail.com Wheat: AAC Hodge, AAC Starbuck, AAC Brandon, AAC Viewfield

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Complete dispersal for John-Paul Avison 58 Black Baldy cows Average age 2 – 4 years Bred Black Angus (Hamco Bulls), start calving March 24, 2023 Full Health Program Express Formerly Tim Clarke’s herd Robert Truthwaite 35 Hereford Cows bred Hereford Average Age 4-8 yrs old Full herd health program

Edmund L Russell 35 Horned Hereford cows bred Hereford Most Age 3-4 yrs old, rest 5-7 yrs old Start calving March 20, 2023 Bulls Pulled Sept 20th BVD, Ivomec, Vit A&D Richard Ching 25 Black cows bred Black

Complete dispersal from The Pas 25 Mixed cows coming from The Pas Bred Cow Sales starts at 1 PM Please contact for more information Ashern Auction Mart – 204-768-2360 Buddy Bergner – 204-768-0018 Kirk Kiesman – 204-768-0019 View pictures on our website www.ashernauctionmart.com

License #1128

North 49 Foods is nearing completion on a 120,000 sq foot state of the art sow processing facility in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Located on the west edge of the city, the plant is well positioned for further growth and expansion.

We have developed a solid working relationship with a well-organized sales and distribution company that has grown over the last 25 years. This relationship is well equipped to take our products to every market and location, locally and internationally.

North 49 Foods is now hiring for key management positions in several departments such as, fabrication/ processing, harvest floor operations, maintenance, shipping, animal handling, warehouse/shipping, Human Resources and administration. Full time work guaranteed, with plenty of growth opportunities, bonus incentive programs, benefits, dental, RRSPs, discounts on meat and much more. Come check out the city of Moose Jaw, which offers all the amenities and services of a large City that is a great affordable place to raise a family, grow your career and get in on the ground floor of an exciting and growing business.

A new career is a phone call away at North 49 Foods, come work for us!

Phone: (306) 518-1278 Ext. 4104 careers@north49foods.com

NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS NOVEMBER 25, 2022 A17

Help Wanted Maintenance/Caretaker Couple or Person Required Relocate to SLIMS CABINS NE Saskatchewan Full Time. Year Round.

Main camp road access plus boat in & y in outposts. Large, heated, well equipped shop to repair or fabricate almost anything. Troubleshooting, mechanical, heavy equipment operation, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, welding, etc.

If you possess a lot of skills, enjoy a rural location, are motivated, responsible, independent and respectful, this may be your dream lifestyle/employment.

Any excessive alcohol consumption (beyond social) or substance abuse is not welcome at our shing/ hunting camp.

Call 204 937 4007

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SALES CAREER OPPORTUNITY Looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual to join our sales team.

• The successful candidate will thrive in a fast paced sales environment where work ethic and a strong customer service ideal are rewarded.

Maintaining respected relationships with an existing customer base and building new ones.

• Professional, dependable, energetic, goal-oriented, well organized, self-starter, can work within deadlines, creative and friendly. Passion is a must and sales experience an asset.

Email resume to: bigandcolourful@mts.net

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

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

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

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

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

Current starting wage is $15.75/hour plus a $1.00/hour perfect attendance bonus!

Wage scale extends to $23.55 per hour In addition to HyLife’s benefits, vacation time, and competitive salary our company also offers a $500 dollar employee referral bonus program!

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

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

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

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

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

Classified Ad Deadline Tuesday Noon

Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines.

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

Invitation to Tender The farm land listed below in the Municipality of GlenellaLansdowne is available for sale: ***Note Highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted.

Land SW ¼ of Section 4-18-13WPM Acres- Approximately 160.00A With a 2 story 30 x 20 ft home built in 1948 and steel quonset Sealed Tenders to purchase the land will be received

by TAYLOR LAW PATERSONS LLP, 269 Hamilton Street, P.O. Box 309, Neepawa, Manitoba R0J 1H0 until NOVEMBER 30th, 2022 at 3:30 PM. Terms & Conditions: 1. Only tenders in sealed envelopes marked “TENDER” will be considered and shall be submitted with a certified cheque OR Bank Draft payable to Taylor Law Patersons LLP in trust) in an amount equal to 10% of the Tender price; 2. The balance of the Purchase Price shall be paid by certified cheque, bank draft, or lawyers trust cheque, on possession date; 3. Possession date to be 30 days after acceptance of Tender; 4. The Tenderer will pay the applicable GST or provide acceptable undertaking to self-assess; 5. The Tenderer shall be deemed to have relied on the Tenderer’s own inspection and knowledge of the land and the titles for the properties, its true condition, possible liabilities and the status of the title hereto independent of any representations by or on behalf of the seller.

Help Wanted

An area full of recreational opportunities, parks, lakes, cultural events, a sense of community and much more!

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES NEEPAWA & CARBERRY Health Facilities Cooks & Dietary Aides Casual & Part-time positions

Licensed Practical Nurses & Registered Nurses

Casual; Full-time & Part-time positions

Home Care Attendants & Health Care Aides Casual & Part-time positions

Environmental Services (Housekeeping & Laundry) Casual; Full-time & Part-time positions

Medical Device Reprocessing Technician II (Neepawa) Casual position

Clerk III- Facility Screener & Health Information Services (Neepawa) Casual positions

Pharmacy Assistant (Neepawa) Casual position

Recreation Worker - Uncertified (Neepawa) Casual Positions

Ward Clerk (Neepawa) Casual Positions

JOIN THE HEALTH CARE TEAM! APPLY TODAY!

www.prairiemountainhealth.ca, click on Careers An excellent health care benefit package that includes but limited to health & dental benefits, pension plan & a health spending account.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in Prairie Mountain Health however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

These positions are subject to a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector), Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful applicant will be responsible for any services charges incurred.

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Part Time Driver Wanted Super B experience required

For more information, please contact Terry at 204-476-0129

Help Wanted

ROLLING RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION CUSTODIAN and CLEANER POSITIONS PERMANENT 12-month positions

Job

Location

Hours per day

Shift

Head Custodian

Rivers, MB

8

Collegiate - Day Shift

Cleaner

Forrest, MB

5

Elementary School - Evening Shift

Cleaner

Erickson, MB

4

Elementary School - Evening Shift

Qualifications Required: • Grade 12 or equivalent • Ability to take initiative and work unsupervised • Ability to work effectively with others as a member of a team • Ability to communicate effectively with people both orally and in writing • Physically fit and capable of performing physically demanding work Head Custodian Preferred Qualifications: • Current WHIMIS training and certification • Prior work-related cleaning and/or building maintenance experience • A working knowledge of and experience with commercial cleaning equipment • Prior successful experience planning work activities, providing workload direction or employee supervision • Valid Class 5 Drivers License Cleaner Preferred Qualifications: • Current WHIMIS training and certification • Prior work-related cleaning experience • Valid Class 5 Drivers License The successful applicant will: • work effectively under pressure, within defined timeframes and with a variety of people in a team environment • work well independently, be flexible, adjust to changing work assignments and deal with and maintain confidential information • complete and maintain WHMIS certification Training will be provided to the successful applicant.

Salary as per C.U.P.E. Collective Agreement: Custodian $20.06 - $21.36 per hour Cleaner $18.52 per hour For further information please contact Mr. Fred Scott, Maintenance Supervisor at 204-867-2754 Ext. 239 fscott@rrsd.mb.ca Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Applications will be reviewed on December 5, 2022.

Applicants are requested to submit a covering letter with a comprehensive resume, addressing the stated qualifications and naming three work related references to the following: Sarah Woychyshyn Administrative Assistant, Human Resources Rolling River School Division PO Box 1170 Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0 Phone: 867-2754 Fax: 867-2037 E-Mail: swoychyshyn@rrsd.mb.ca Thank you to all applicants for their interest in Rolling River School Division. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Employment is conditional upon an acceptable Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Check. Rolling River School Division welcomes applications from people with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process

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A18 NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS NOVEMBER 25, 2022

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NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS NOVEMBER 25, 2022 A19

‘Working beside [Magen] inspires us to think bigger’ Gold Leaf Boutique moves in with Boho Soul Market

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press Gold Leaf Boutique, of Minnedosa, has found a brand new home. Coowners Lisa Buchanan and Krista Powell have partnered with Magen Swift, of Boho Soul, to share a business space.

Long-time friends of Swift, Buchanan and Powell told the Banner & Press that this combination felt like a natural fit.

“We felt that our businesses would compliment each other well. We’ve watched Magen build her business for a while now,” said Powell. “She has worked hard and working beside her definitely inspires us to think bigger and keep going.”

Buchanan added, “As a new business opening up after a global pandemic, f inding ways to lower expenses is always in the back of our minds and felt that would help with the future success of our store.

With all new businesses, we are experiencing the growing pains and learning many things as we go.

We also love the space! It is bright and cheerful with big windows, and of course having a coffee shop inside the Boutique is a big added bonus!”

The moving of Gold

Leaf Boutique to 66 Main Street South includes all Gold Leaf Events services, as well as Buchanan’s photography business, 88 North Photography.

Buchanan will continue to take appointments in the new space, outside of regular business hours, but also does photos for events and weddings. Canine customer services will also remain, but must be conducted outdoors.

“We absolutely love our new space,” Powell enthused. “We love having a cafe with baked goods and daily homemade soups in the Boutique.”

Swift shared her own anticipation, stating, “I’m excited for this partnership, and I can see it only being beneficial to both Boho Soul and Gold Leaf.”

Gold Leaf Boutique is now open seven days per week, alongside Boho Soul, and is planning a grand opening weekend for Dec. 3 and 4. The opening event is leaning right into the festive season, with sales, festive beverages and more.

“We’re hoping to help make people’s Christmas shopping just a little bit easier,” said Buchanan.

“We’ll be offering a wish list, for people to come in and mark down anything

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Magen Swift, owner of Boho Soul Market (left); poses with Krista Powell (middle) and Lisa Buchanan (right), co-owners of Gold Leaf Boutique. Gold Leaf moved in with Boho Soul recently, with both businesses now operating out of the same building.

they want in the Boutique and then spouses and family members can come in and shop from the list.”

In the pair’s final comments, Powell also hinted that a Kids Shopping day is planned for Dec. 17 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

“We’ll help the kids shop on budget, while adults can sit in the cafe and enjoy a festive drink,” Powell elaborated. “And we’ll be of fering free Christmas wrapping, so kids will leave with their gifts all ready to put under the tree.”

Quality people, quality pork

IMAGE COURTESY OF MANITOBA PORK

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Manitoba’s hog farmers help fund new cutting-edge programming at some of Canada’s leading academic institutions, like Brandon’s Assiniboine Community College.

The new Swine Product ion Fou ndat ions program at Assiniboine Community College in Brandon has been developed in collaboration

between educational and sector experts. The program gives students an understanding of what it takes to help feed the world while enjoying high job security. The program is self-directed and is available entirely online, allowing students to complete the program at their own pace, with a high level of interactivity and self-assessment throughout the course programming. The first group of students in the

program will start in early December 2022.

These training programs help to provide those who work with pigs a strong background in key animal care principles, while ensuring they remain leaders in producing safe and highquality protein for all of us to enjoy.

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A20 NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Dedicated HyLife Employee Reaches 45 Year Milestone Our people are our greatest asset, both at HyLife and in our communities. Every year we take a moment to acknowledge those that have been with us for five years, ten years, 15 years, 20 years, and beyond.

In 2022, more than four hundred employees reached a significant anniversary with our company.

Although HyLife was founded in 1994, in the decades prior, our founders worked hard to set the foundation and build what we know HyLife to be today.

For the first time in HyLife’s history, we have an employee that has reached 45 years of service.

“I would never have thought that I would have gotten to 45 years. I’ve been thinking about that many times over. I’ve accomplished a lot, I guess” MARCEL BREMAUD DRIVER, HYLIFE

“I kind of remember. I had never worked with pigs before. I was used to animals, so it didn’t take very long to catch on.”

Marcel Bremaud started on April 17, 1977, as a Swine Technician and Field Tractor Operator in rural Manitoba.

Over the years, Bugs has worn many hats including, Swine Technician and Tractor Operator, before taking on the role of Miller in 1981 at HyLife’s feed mill.

Known most affectionately as ‘Bugs’, a lifelong nickname, Marcel tries to recall his first moments on the job.

In 1994, Bugs hit the road and became a full-time Feed Truck Driver. He passionately worked as a truck driver through the company’s

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Today, Marcel is still driving and doesn’t think he’s going to be done anytime soon. “Retiring, I haven’t really thought of it, because after that what do I do?”

When asked if he is going to try and work towards 50 years, here is what he had to say. “Maybe I should try, actually. Maybe I should go to April 16, 2027, and then retire.

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By Wayne Hildebrand Submitted

There was tremendous interest from cattle producers in 2022 for a new grasslands incentive program. Manitoba Beef Producers teamed up with The Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation to offer a program that provides incentive funding for cowcalf operators to upgrade pasture infrastructure, improve grass quality and maintain wildlife habitat.

“In short, the program sold out,” said Manitoba Beef Producers General Manager Carson Callum.

“The $972,000 budget was fully allocated. The funding impacts 24,000 acres of grazed pasture in Manitoba with projects that include fencing, watering systems, shrub control and grassland improvements. A total of seventy-four cattle producers participated in the program in 2022.”

Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation (MHHC) delivers the Grassland Stewardship Program on behalf of Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP). “We are happy to partner with The Manitoba Beef Producers and cattle farmers to deliver this program,” said Curtis Hullick, Field Manager of MHHC. “We recognize that having livestock on the landscape is essential to

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Cattle on a ranch in the Arden-Plumas area.

managing and enhancing grassland ecosystems and wildlife habitat. The key is to support cattle producers to ‘keep grazing’.”

The Manitoba cattle industry forecasts future declines in the cow-calf sector. Stats Canada has shown that marginal lands

(pasturelands) are increasingly being converted to cultivated cropland. This is a concern for the future of prairie grasslands and species at risk in Manitoba.

The Grasslands Stewardship Program provides $13,000 incentive funding per quarter section up to

a maximum of $50,000 per landowner. The funding comes with a 10-year commitment from the landowner to conserve the grasslands and maintain the infrastructure within the project. Landowners can also participate in Range Management Plan-

ning, which evaluates the health of the pasture and provides recommendations to maximize productivity, while balancing the benefits to wildlife.

Valerie and Jarret Sollner operate a mixed farm near Plumas and participated in the Grassland Stewardship

Program this year. “Our cow-calf business includes 9 quarter sections that we graze,” said Valerie. “We liked that the incentive funding included fencing materials and cattle watering systems. Jarret and I wanted new fencing that would allow us to rotate the cattle to improve our grass management and prevent overgrazing. We installed almost 10 miles of 4-strand barbed wire fence along with a new dugout.”

“Applying to this program was easy,” Valerie relayed. “There was very little paperwork. The incentive payment from Manitoba Beef Producers worked well for us and really helped with the cost of materials. We feel this is the best support program for cattle producers in the province.”

“We have very good news for 2023,” said MBP GM Carson Callum. “Manitoba Beef Producers is working to secure funding to offer the Grassland Stewardship Program again in 2023. We are pleased that Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation will continue to deliver the program. Our goal is to ensure a sustainable future for the beef industry in Manitoba for the benefit of our beef producers and all Manitobans. For program details go to MBP or MHHC websites.

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Manitoba Pork editorial : New trade priorities Submitted Manitoba Pork

new markets and growing international access.

COVID-19 has caused the word pivot to be overused and abused, but I am going to use it again anyways. It is time for a significant trade policy pivot from the Government of Canada to actively counter rising economic nationalism, address disruptions caused by the pandemic, and fix existing trade agreements that are not living up to expectations.

Beginning with the “free trade” election in 1984, Canadian trade policy has undergone a revolution.

We have gone from being reluctant partners in negotiations, leading with our defensive and protectionist positions, to a country that has free trade agreements that span the globe. Canada is the only country that has trade agreements that bridge Europe, North America, and Asia. Embracing trade liberalization has been good for every region of the country and virtually every sector of the economy, including agriculture, a sector that continues to play an increasing role in the Canadian economy because of

The world has changed The pork sector in Manitoba delivers a prime example of the benefits of trade liberalization in agriculture. 90 per cent of the eight million pigs raised by Manitoba farmers every year are exported, either as pork products or as live animals to the U.S. In the last five years there has been approximately $250 million of private equity invested in new barns, or upgrades of existing infrastructure.

This growth in primary agricultural production has attracted investment in processing (making Winnipeg the bacon capital of Canada), investment in genetic services, and has resulted in significant development for our towns and rural communities. However, the world has changed, and the trade policy that facilitated this expansion must be adjusted if growth is to continue.

What needs to happen?

First, we need to make sure that the trade agree-

ments we have signed are actually working as advertised. Let’s take the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with the European Union (EU). CETA was supported and welcomed by the 90 percent of Canadian agriculture that depends upon exports for market access and price determination.

The agreement is five years old, yet we are still waiting for the realization of the potential that was celebrated when it was signed.

What is the problem?

While EU food exports to Canada are up substantially, EU countries use non-tariff barriers to block our products. As a result, increases in Canadian agriculture and food exports to the EU remain negligible at best. What is the solution?

Canada needs to put additional resources into fighting back against unjustified regulations, and we need to use dispute mechanisms built into trade agreements to challenge EU impediments. Before we negotiate additional trade deals, we need a strong policy commitment from the Govern-

ment of Canada that there will be enforcement of the agreements we already have in place.

Canada also needs to be proactively responding to potential importer concerns on matters related to animal or human health. These issues need to be quickly resolved before they become barriers to trade. Often, irritants percolate for months (or even longer) before they turn into full blown trade barriers. How do we prevent irritants from becoming barriers? One tool would be to place scientific regulatory expertise from the Government of Canada in key trade regions. For example, scientists from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency could rapidly respond to questions from growing markets like Vietnam or the Philippines if they were already centrally located in South Asia. Let’s strategically place our technical resources to ensure small trade fires are put out before they become a blaze.

Strengthening the regulatory capacity of key trading partners is a second tool that should be explored by the Government of Canada.

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has erupted because of a lack of understanding of the science behind Canada’s regulatory system and how this scientific rigor can benefit importing countries.

Canada’s science-based regulators have a great deal to offer countries that are expanding their own regulatory expertise. Let’s make scientific regulatory exchanges and regulatory infrastructure development key components of both our trade and international development policies.

The Government of Canada has announced the development of a new IndoPacific policy. This is positive as the region holds the largest potential for growth in demand for Canadian agricultural products. The plan must include specific targets for expansion of agricultural trade, and not only will this provide growth opportunities here at home, but Canadian farmers can also help en-

hance food security in the region while deepening ties with significant emergent economies.

Science-based trade To accomplish these goals the Government of Canada needs to be practical. The Indo-Pacific policy needs to include specific objectives for science-based trade facilitation, that will prevent trade barriers from developing. Canada’s IndoPacific policy should also embrace the idea of regulatory capacity building in key markets to help stabilize our trading relationships and to ensure that the rules of trade, for goods moving both in and out of Canada, are science based. It is time our national policy moves beyond broad agreements and takes practical action that delivers results for Canadian farmers and the value chains they support.

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Moments in Riding Mountain: Winter 2022 hangover

By Ken Kingdon Submitted Woo wee, as we ease into another winter, I have the sense that Mother Nature is still recovering from the wicked party she threw last year! Maybe not a full-on hangover, but I suspect that some parts of her are hurting just a wee bit, like a dull headache.

Before I go further, a disclaimer is required.

Readers should take the follow ing obser vations with a grain of salt.

In fact, while this is true for everything I write, the “facts” in this article require enough salt to elevate it well above the recommended dietary intake for an adult whale.

As you will see, I am about to foray into the world of making random subjective observations on wildlife populations.

These observations should be considered a gut feeling.

A queasy gut feeling, like the morning after a social in Sandy Lake.

Wildlife observations, dressed up as facts, abound wherever hunters gather.

While you can get some good intel at the coffee shop, most folks also know that if you ask a hunter about deer populations, he or she will give you three different opinions in a span of minutes.

I’m no different. I find my opinions are informed by my most recent experience with the species in question. If I have seen 10 bears in a week, I’ll opine that there are a lot of bears around, notwithstanding that I might be repeatedly seeing the same bears, and these are the only bears I’ve seen in the previous three months.

Where am I going with all this dissection of human nature? It all leads to my thoughts about apparent hangovers from the winter of 2021/22. You remember that winter … long, snowy and cold.

So here are my observations: I think there are fewer white-tailed deer around, especially fawns; the populations of rodents that normally hibernate are lower than normal; and there seem to be fewer 2-year-old bears about.

In the case of bears, normally they are immune to harsh winter weather.

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Ken Kingdon believes that, due to drought in the summer of 2021 and the coupling of a long winter, a variety of animals such as bears (young bears in particular) may not have made it out of their dens in the spring of 2022. And, after the challenging season, many bears that did make it through winter may not have survived the challenges faced later on due to lack of fat.

However, the combination of drought in the summer of 2021 coupled with a long winter meant that some young bears may not have made it out of the den this spring.

In early July, at 18 months old, bears leave their mothers and then spend the summer and fall alone. During those few months they must contend with gaining enough weight for the winter, evading larger bears, and finding a place to den, all while still finding enough resources to grow.

It is a perilous time, and many may not have had enough fat to survive the challenging season we went

through.

The local deer population also seemed to take a hit. Other than one or two local does with twins, the number of adult female deer accompanied by fawns seems very low.

My theory is that many fawns were lost in utero, as the condition of the does deteriorated over the winter. Yearling deer also struggled, as I wrote last winter, and mortality may have been much higher than normal.

I am not suggesting that deer are in danger of disappearing, but I suspect that the number of deer that were recruited into the population was low,

which will impact the local population for a few years.

On the good news side of the ledger, my garden benefited from what seemed like a lack of varmints gnawing on this year’s beet, carrot,

and bean crops.

Hibernating rodents such as 13-lined and Richardson ground squirrels, and the two species of chipmunks that live here really seemed to take a setback.

Normally these rodents can survive our five and a half months of winter, but this year’s late spring snowstorms which extended the winter season into May would have required them to access all their stored fat reserves. Some just wouldn’t have had enough to make it through.

To be sure, there will be few, if any, long-term impacts from this winter hangover. Ecosystems are more resilient than we think - look at how well the mosquitoes bounced back!

I also know my observations represent only a little part of the region, and I would be interested in others’ thoughts. What are your observations? What increases or decreases have you seen? Shoot me a text with your insights.

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As we head into the final months of 2022 there are a few things that can save you money and add to the bottom line. The market has been extremely volatile since the early spring which has resulted in many positions being underwater. If you have large unrealized losses, tax loss selling is one way to take advantage of the market sell off. Even if you like what you own, you can take advantage of tax loss selling by selling your position and purchasing an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) with similar exposure. Many of you would be familiar with Nutrien Ltd., (have your fertilizer bills gone down, ever?). If you purchased Nutrien at its highs of $150 per share, your holding would now be worth $100. You would now be able to sell this position, and realize a capital loss. This can be used to offset a future capital gain. Nutrien is the largest holding at almost 17% in a Blackrock ETF, a Canadian Capped Materials Index (XMA). This would be an example of realizing a capital loss, and maintaining your position exposure. If you would like to discuss this with me or any other investment management topics please contact me, it would be great to hear from you.

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By Sarah Plosker Farmers’ Advocate Wild pigs are an invasive species, posing a serious threat to rural Manitoba through the contamination of water sources with E. coli and other bacteria, damage to natural habitats, damage to farmer’s crops, and diseases like African Swine Fever (ASF). What’s more, they reproduce quickly, with females having up to two litters per year, with four to 12 piglets per litter.

The most effective thing Manitobans can do in combatting this problem is to be vigilant and notice key indicators of wild pigs: signs of rooting, tree and post rubbing, their rounded, blunttoed tracks that can appear similar to deer tracks, nests or beds, wallows, and scat (feces). It is advised not to hunt wild pigs because it can be counterproductive: hunting disperses the pigs over a wider area, changes their movement patterns, and harms trapping efforts.

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Manitoba Pork, in partnership with the Government of Canada and the Province of Manitoba, and in collaboration with Manitoba’s agricultural sector, launched the Squeal on Pigs campaign in early May, 2022, through the Manitoba Invasive Swine Eradication Project. The Squeal on Pigs campaign is designed to help spread awareness of invasive wild pigs, what to look out for, and the negative impact they have on the landscape.

Sightings or evidence of wild pigs can be reported by going to squealonpigsmb.org or by calling 1-833-SPOTPIG (1- 833 -776 - 8744).

“Manitoba Pork’s Squeal on Pigs awareness campaign is an excellent example of a proactive measure the sector is taking to reduce the risk of disease transmission and protect the health and well-being of animals in the province,” Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau,

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This boar was spot ted recently in the Rural Municipality of Whitehead.

federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, said.

“Working collaboratively with Manitobans on this awareness initiative will help make the sector more resilient and sustainable for the future.”

Initiatives such as Squeal on Pigs are critical to protect crops and the health of animals. “Our province is at an ecological and environmental crossroads when it comes to dealing with the threat of wild pigs,” said Dr. Wayne Lees, Project Coordinator of the Manitoba Invasive Swine Eradication Project. The goal of the Squeal on Pigs campaign is to identify where wild pigs are in Manitoba, control their spread, and remove as many pigs as possible from the landscape—in other words, to track, surveille, and eradicate the invasive wild pig population in Manitoba.

The Manitoba Invasive Swine Eradication Project was announced in January 2022 as a partnership between the Government of Canada, the Province of Manitoba, and Manitoba Pork, through funding from the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. More specifically, the Partnership is reported to be a five-year, $3-billion commitment from Canada’s federal, provincial, and territorial governments that supports Canada’s agri-food and agri-products sectors. “Wild pigs are vectors for dozens

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of diseases, including those that would have a devastating impact on domestic pigs,” Rick Préjet, Chair of the Manitoba Pork Council, said. “We cannot allow wild pigs to gain a further foothold in our province and put not only our provincial hog sector at risk, but our provincial economy at risk as well.”

Increased wild pig sightings are causing concern in not only the Manitoban swine industry, but also the Canadian and North

American swine industry. It’s suspected that the wild pig population in the province is growing, and a better understanding of the wild pig population in the province is needed so as to concentrate eradication efforts in the right areas.

The Canadian Agri-food Marketers Alliance (CAMA) hosted their annual “Best of CAMA” awards on Thurs.

Nov. 3 in Niagara Falls, ON. The Best of CAMA is the agricultural marketing industry’s annual showcase of creativity, marketing, and communication expertise.

The Best of CAMA is said to be the industry’s “Academy Awards” where peers award peers for their effort and ability in ag marketing and communications. The Best of CAMA awards event provides an opportunity for the ag industry to acknowledge outstanding achievements in 50 categories. The Squeal on Pigs campaign won a Certificate of Merit in the category of Crisis Communications, Issues Management, and Government Relations.

Remember, if you by see any signs of wild pigs, whether it be scat, tracks, or one that runs right across the road, report it at squealonpigsmb.org or call 1-833-SPOT-PIG (1-833776-8744).

From the past: Cattle Breeders organize Archive content Neepawa Banner & Press The following is an article from the Neepawa Banner & Press archives, extracted from the May 3, 1960 edition of The Press.

The Neepawa Cattle Breeding association held an organizational meeting Apr. 18. Elected to office were: Jim Mills, Brookdale, president; Archie McNair, Neepawa, secretary-treasurer; Roy Kilburn, Art McLaughlin, Neepawa; J.B. Jackson, Eden; Harry Morton, Gladstone; Clare Johnstone, Wellwood; and Les Henderson, Franklin, directors.

Main policies decided upon at the meeting were: (a) The $10 fee was to cover all insemination services required to settle ‘normal’ cows. (b) the areas served at this fee would be extended to include Gladstone, Carberry, Minnedosa and Kenwood districts.

(C) Membership fee for the association was set at $1 per year.

The aims and objects of the association were discussed at great length and may be summarized at being to promote the improvement of cattle populations of the local farms, not only through the means of artificial insemination but also through all other means available to the association, a support of 4-H Club activities and encouragement of the farmers of the future by donations of prizes and supporting livestock fairs.

Plans were evolved for the procurement of bulls of the best breeding lines in all breeds, regardless of source, providing these bulls were thought to be of the family lines to match well with the local cattle. The policy of procuring Canadian bulls predominantly was unanimously approved.

Discussion on how the insemination service could best be utilized and testimony as to the value already received by many of the members, brought the meeting to a successful close.

–J.A.M.

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Manitoba will allow flexibility in use of federally approved lawn care pesticides

By Shawn Cabak Manitoba Agriculture The Manitoba government has passed legislation amending the Environment Act to give Manitobans the choice to be able to purchase and use cosmetic pesticides on their lawns that are already registered with Health Canada and the list of sensitive areas that would be protected from the application of these products has been expanded.

Pesticides registered with Health Canada go through a rigorous review process that assesses the risk of pesticides to human health, animal health and the environment, and must meet strict health and safety measures. Manitoba will continue to rely on Health Canada to evaluate pesticide products and all pesticides sold and used in Manitoba must be federally registered under the Pest Control Products Act. Manitoba still has the strictest pesticide regulations among the Prairie provinces by prohibiting cosmetic pesticide use in sensitive areas. These protected areas include schools, hospitals, childcare centres, provincial parks, designated municipal picnic areas, playgrounds and dog parks,” said Wharton.

To understand better the experience of Manitobans with previous cosmetic pesticide restrictions, which were put in place in 2015, the Manitoba government launched a public consultation. More than 60 per cent of respondents indicated restrictions on the sale and usage of pesticides for cosmetic use were too strict and over 70 per cent of respondents wanted restrictions reduced or rescinded.

The legislation allows the use of all Health Canada-registered cosmetic pesticides in low-risk areas like boulevards, sidewalks, right-of-ways and fairgrounds. Manitobans will also have the ability to apply all pesticides registered with Health Canada on their lawns.

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and chemicals, consumers should follow directions and only use products for intended purposes.

More information on safe pesticide use is available through Health Canada at www.canada.ca/en/ health-canada/services/ about-pesticides/use-pesticides-safely.html.

2022 growing season warm and wet With the 2022 growing season coming to a close and the first snow covering the ground it is fitting to look back at what transpired during the year. After a winter that saw above normal precipitation and below normal temperatures many were wondering when spring would arrive.

A very wet spring set the tone for the 2022 growing season, leading to overland f looding, saturated soils and delayed seeding, by up to four weeks behind normal in some areas. A warm and moderate summer followed in July, allowing crops to nearly catch up to ‘normal’ development for that time, followed by a later start to harvest with a few rain delays leading to an extended harvest.

Heav y rainfall from multiple storm systems from April through midJune brought near-record amounts of water for that t imeframe, lead ing to some locations accumulating over 300 per cent of normal rainfall for the month of May. While all of agro-Manitoba was faced with wet soils and delayed seeding, local districts surrounding Lake Manitoba and the northern Interlake faced the most severe conditions, leading to over 880,000 unseeded acres reported across the province.

Based off of Manitoba Agriculture’s weather stations from May1 to Oct. 31 Portage recorded 126 percent normal precipitation on average (of 2 stations) or 453 mm. Rosa had the most precipitation at 162 percent of normal or 584 mm. Above average heat during the summer helped late seeded crops mature,

Portage saw 110 per cent of normal corn heat units or 3126 actual CHU’s, just behind Morden’s 3231 CHU’s.

The wetter than normal year benefitted forage crops with above average first cut hay crops and abundant

grass production during the grazing season. Forage supplies are sufficient to meet livestock producer’s winter requirements. Even though annual crops were seeded late cereal crops did quite well as did later crops including corn, sunflowers

and soybeans. Overall quality was good, yields were variable and canola didn’t produce as good as expected. In Central Region average yields for wheat, oats, barley, canola, soybeans and corn were 65, 150, 85, 42, 45 and 160

bushel/acre respectively.

For the full Manitoba Crop report go to Province of Manitoba | agriculture - Crop Report (gov.mb.ca) For more information contact the Manitoba Agriculture office in Portage at 204-239-3353 or shawn.cabak@gov.mb.ca

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