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Missing area senior found dead
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Spruce Plains RCMP have confirmed the death of an 81-year-old man from Rapid City, who was reported missing over the weekend. On Saturday, Nov. 23, police located the pickup truck of George Haslan on a rural road north west of Rapid City. Haslan had been reported missing on Friday evening around 8:20 p.m., after he had not returned home from a drive earlier that day. Upon finding the vehicle, with Haslan still inside, first responders provided immediate medical care. However, Haslan was pronounced
dead at the scene.
In an interview with CTV Winnipeg’s Alexandra Holyk, an RCMP spokesperson noted the death isn’t considered criminal in nature. They also added that Haslen didn’t have any cognitive impairment or medical condition leading up to his disappearance and that the truck was found “off the beaten trail.”
The area where Haslen was found has been under a snowfall warning at the time. RCMP confirmed his family was notified, and the Banner & Press offer its condolences at this time.
Neepawa Rotary sponsors Titans home game
Mail theft in Neepawa and area being investigated
Several P.O. boxes forcibly open at Canada Post building
Just under 50 post office boxes in Neepawa were
and mail theft. Similar incidents have been reported in Kelwood and Arden. RCMP are investigating.
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press
Someone in Neepawa and surrounding area has decided that now’s the perfect time to commit some federal crime.
On Friday, Nov. 22, local residents who went to the
Canada Post building in Neepawa discovered that several of the post office boxes had been vandalized and opened. Just under 50 P.O. boxes in total appear to have been damaged and forcibly opened.
As of Monday, Nov. 25, some of the opened boxes
still had letters within them, so it cannot be confirmed at this time just how much, if any mail had actually been taken.
When news of the breakin at the Neepawa Post Office was posted online, some commenters stated that a similar type of incident may have also recently occurred in Arden.
The Banner & Press reached out to Spruce Plains RCMP for an update on the investigation.
Representatives with the
detachment have confirmed that “In the last few weeks there were thefts of mail from the Kelwood, Arden and Neepawa post office boxes. Some mail was recovered on a rural road east of Neepawa. The mail will be examined by our Forensic Identification Section.”
If anyone has any information regarding the theft of mail, they are asked to please call the RCMP. The Spruce Plains RCMP are continuing to investigate.
PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX
recently damaged in an apparent vandalism
PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX
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Congratulations to Dale Kingerski of Winnipeg. He won the canvas print by local photographer, Jodi Baker at the Nov. 24 Titans game against the Winnipeg Freeze. The Rotary Club of Neepawa sponsored the game, and a number of members were on hand to cheer on the home team and promote the upcoming Rotary Auction. In a clean, fast paced, exciting game, the Titans outshot the Freeze 45-22, but unfortunately lost 3-2.
Looking Back
1974: $10,000 put towards McCreary pool
By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press
125 years ago, Friday, November 24, 1899
Despite the wretchedly bad roads, a fashionable gathering at a leading hotel in town, and the discussion of other influences, there was an audience of fully 600 people in the Neepawa opera house on Thursday evening to hear the Hon. Thomas Greenway, Manitoba’s farmer premier, discuss the public questions of the day.
Jno. Smale has got his oyster parlor in thorough order, with Midd Adamson in charge. The opening takes place on Saturday afternoon after the arrival of the express with a fresh supply of the luscious bivalves.
100 years ago, Friday, November 21, 1924
Jno. McKone has enlisted the cooperation of a number of local people in the development of his salt well. A charter has been got from the Manitoba government for a joint stock company capitalized at $500,000 and as soon as sufficient is subscribed to procure machinery there will be commencement of production and marketing.
Mrs. Alex Thomline, east of town, has had great success in this her first season in the chicken business. Last May a consignment of 500 White Leghorn chicks was received from British Columbia at a cost of $65. They were given proper care– kept clean, well fed and allowed ample room
for foraging. Now, the pullets are laying (between 200 and 300 of them) and are expected to continue all winter. Mrs. Thomline sold $40 worth of cockerels from the flock, sothat the cash outlay has been materially reduced.
Thirteen person constituting the Beautiful Plains agricultural society, met in the King Edward Hotel on Wednesday to hear reports on the enterprises of the society during the year and to plan for another season. The financial statement showed that besides meeting all ordinary expenses there was a reduction of $500 on the mortgage. Prize money paid out $1,942.65. Government and municipal grants received $2,077.20. All but two of the directors were re-elected and A. E. Ivey was added. Robt. Habkirk, president; Geo. Harper, manager; and Miss Nora Benson, secretery, were all re-elected.
75 years ago, Thursday, November 24, 1949
A further 400 farms in Manitoba were connected to the Hydro system during October, it is announced by W. D. Fallis, General Manager of The Manitoba Power Commission.
50 years ago, Thursday, November 28, 1974
Glenella: Proceeds from the Glenella Arena Community Auction Sale are being put to good use as construction is already underway to complete the upstairs area at the arena. Head carpenter is Val Smith, who is well
organized and can use all the volunteer labour available.
McCreary: The McCreary Ladies’ Curling Club held a pot luck supper and general meeting Nov. 14, in the Legion Auxiliary Hall. There were 19 members present. The main business for the meeting was nominations for the 1974-75 executive. The presidency is resumed by Trudy Dunsmore. Vice-president is Irene Little. Elizabeth Tardiff is club secretary. Christian Spewak remains treasurer. Polly Code remains as chairman of the finance committee.
Many farmers will still vividly remember the sight of prairie wheat fields in the 1940’s, when they were flattened as if a tornado struck.
In some of Agriculture Canada’s older publications there are photographs of men gathered around cars driven into the center of western grain fields. Some of the wheat has been lifted back up, standing as high as a fender. The rest is flat. A little insect called a sawfly was the cause for the disastrous losses of grain and revenue in those troubled years. Entomologists say the insect, which is native to the prairies, simply reached sufficient density of population to suddenly wipe out entire wheat fields.
Note: The rest of the entry was too long to include, but provides further details on sawflies, the situation in the 1940s and an announcement that a new, solid-stem wheat variety known as Canuck was being developed for release in
Pete Adams, MLA for St. Rose, presented a cheque for $10,000 to J. A. Fletcher, president of the McCreary Rotary Club, to help defray the costs of a swimming pool in the McCreary area in 1974. The presentation was made before 200 residents and guests on Nov. 15 and was drawn from funds supplied by the Manitoba Lottery Commission. The McCreary Rotary was formed in 1967.
spring of 1975. It was being developed to be sawfly resistant, have good yield and disease resistance.
20 years ago, Monday, November 29, 2004
The Neepawa Lions club is raising Stoney Creek school to prevent future flooding of the one-room school house.
Manitoba’s first windpower farm was launched Wednesday near St. Leon, but it won’t be operational until the new year.
Disclaimer: The information gathered and used each week in the Looking Back feature is directly taken from the original print copy of the Neepawa Press and Neepawa Banner newspapers. Any errors or omissions from stories (Factually or otherwise) are the result of the original print and not the responsibility of the archivist for the current version of the Neepawa Banner & Press.
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe. Hebrews 12:28 (New International Version)
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Neepawa once had an oyster parlor! This ad was in the Nov. 24, 1899 edition of The Neepawa Press.
Tundra
By Chad Carpenter
Perspectives Parables and fables
Maybe just sell Canada Post
Members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers went on strike on Nov. 15 due to unresolved issues with Canada Post. That’s an interesting statement as just about everybody has unresolved issues with Canada Post. From customers to management to the striking members of CUPW, everyone has problems with Canada Post.
Canada Post has a problem with itself, not the least of which is the fact it loses half a billion dollars a year and it doesn’t seem to have any idea how to fix it.
I have heard that postage stamps for letters will go up in February to $1.25 a stamp. That will further reduce the “letter” volume and income. In 2006, at its peak, Canada Post delivered nearly 5.5 billion letters. As of 2023, that number has dwindled by more than half, with only 2.2 billion letters.
Personally, I don’t think that Canada Post workers should have the right to strike, because they have a monopoly on first class mail, and in many parts of the country, they are the only way of getting letters and parcels delivered. They are an essential service and essential services should not be able to go on strike.
When Canada Post goes on strike they hold the citizens and businesses of Canada hostage. Businesses have moved away from Canada Post with e-transfers of funds to pay bills. In addition, over the phone or email credit card payments have replaced a lot of cheques in the mail traffic.
That said, many people and businesses still depend on Canada Post so I re-state, Canada Post workers should not be allowed to go on strike.
In addition to being an essential service, Canada Post workers have it pretty good. They have reasonable salaries, those that work indoors have a pretty good environment to work
Ken Waddell Right in the Centre
in. The postal carriers get paid to work in outdoor conditions and yes, sometimes the weather is a bit of an issue. However the carriers get paid to get fresh air, exercise and good cardio activity. Some work early hours but they also get off early. They have health benefits, various benefits and pensions.
I have even less sympathy for the Canada Post management, all 13 of the highly overpaid vice-presidents and hundreds of management staff. The management team hasn’t figured out how to make a profit wth a business that has a nation-wide presence and a monopoly on first class mail.
Then there’s the service. At the local level where the staff are not under CUPW, it’s really good. In the larger towns where the staff are under CUPW rules, they tend to be bound to work by the rules and those rules aren’t always customer friendly.
I have written many times about our trials and tribulations of trying to be supportive of local post offices with our three newspapers. It’s a losing battle but not because of the local staff and here’s why. If we deliver papers directly to a post office that isn’t ruled by CUPW, the papers are put in the boxes within hours or even minutes. If it’s a CUPW governed office, sometimes the rule checkers get trigger happy and papers can wait for up to four business days to be put in the boxes. That obviously doesn’t
work for a weekly paper. We deliver mostly on Thursdays. That means if the papers don’t get boxed by Friday, they can sit until Tuesday (four business days) plus the weekend.
Also, if we wanted to get the quick and willing service that local postmasters give us, we had to drive the papers to each town. Why is that? It’s because if we drop the papers off at one post office, it can take up to seven days to get through the warehouse in Brandon or Winnipeg and back out to the local post offices. Not always, but often, paper deliveries within Manitoba take up to a week. Out of province delivery can be up to three weeks.
CUPW almost always goes on strike near Christmas in order to commit maximum damage on Canada Post and the customers. Small businesses depend on the mail for bills to be paid. Two weeks with no income creates huge cash flow problems.
Canada Post passes on a half billion dollar financial loss burden onto Canadian taxpayers every year and we all pay for it plus the expenses of a restricted cash flow during a strike. I say, sell Canada Post! Between private interests, emails, e-transfers and couriers, we might do just fine and with a lot less aggravation.
Selling Canada Post won’t likely happen but something needs to happen to give better service to citizens and businesses.
Aparable is a succinct, didactic story, in prose or verse, that illustrates one or more instructive lessons or principles. It differs from a fable in that fables employ animals, plants, inanimate objects, or forces of nature as characters, whereas parables have human characters. Another definition added that parables were usually stories that Jesus told. When I was re-visiting stories from the grade school readers the best word to describe them is that they are parables.
There are several stories from about grade five or six that I particularly remember. I’m not certain of the stories title but I sure do recall the content. A rural couple lived in a tidy but compact home. In time there was a wee one, and as the little one became mobile, the wife was discontented with the size of their dwelling and instructed her husband to go and speak to the elder of the village. The elder listened carefully and told the man to add two chickens to their home. Obediently, the couple added the two chickens. You know the husband needed to return to the wise man, and in time a cow, and a pig were added to the now cramped and odorous home. After a period of time, in despair, the man humbly approached the sage and pled for help- the conditions of the house and the attitude of his wife were unbearable. The final instruction was to return all of the animals to their pens and stalls. With order restored, and cleanliness reigning, the woman was content and the home was at peace. Lesson? Be content with what you have, make the best of now for it could be worse!! Another one I recall is the lad discerning how the longest way round could be the shortest way home. A high rise in the land, almost a mountain, stood between the lad and his home. As the crow flies it would be much shorter to cross over the mountain. In reality walking around the base was easier on the body and in actuality took less time! Lesson? Take a closer look at possibilities. Things aren’t always as they appear to be.
We had fables as well; the tortoise and the hare, for example. The rabbit, who has the ability to move very quickly, got distracted and took off in tangents while the tortoise plodded along, an even pace and no distractions. Slow and steady wins the race. The other story was about the wind and the sun wagering as to who could get a traveller to remove his cloak as he walked between towns. Despite it’s best efforts, the wind saw that the traveller only drew his cloak tighter as the force of the wind increased. The sun, however, in a very short time, had the traveller removing his cloak and carrying it. Lesson? You get better results with warmth and encouragement that you get with force and mighty blasts.
More than one Aesop fable made their appearance in our curriculum, as did scripture and tales of Greek and Roman gods.
I should borrow today’s school required reading material, perhaps it’s comparable…
Back to where it all began, Part I
Iam not a great fan of winter. I tolerate it.
Like you, I don’t have a choice in the matter. Winter will come when it wishes, and leave when its power is broken by the warmth and new growth of spring. But until that happens, I am learning to celebrate the sights and sounds of winter-especially those we see at Christmas.
The first Christmas under COVID-19 restrictions was a “turning point” for me. We couldn’t do much that year. Christmas services had to be canceled. Gifts could be exchanged as long as proper “social distancing” rules were followed. But, thanks to modern technology and individual creativity, a family of two in Neepawa could still enjoy their Christmas dinner while using Facetime or Zoom (or something similar) to chat with parents, children or grandchildren living in other communities. It wasn’t the same as having everyone together in one place, but it was far better than not seeing them at all.
There was, however,
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one privilege we were allowed. We could decorate our homes and members of the same household could drive around town to see what others had done.
That’s how my family (myself, my wife and our dog) celebrated Christmas. Our church distributed Christmas Care Packages to our families. It wasn’t much, but it let people know that our part of the “family of God” was alive, was well and was standing together in love and prayer, supporting each other through those difficult times.
My most vivid memory of that COVID Christmas is the way it forced me to reflect on the political, social and economic conditions that existed when the event we commemorate at Christmas (the birth of Jesus Christ) took place.
The festive atmos -
pheres we create with our decorated homes, happy music, staff parties and gift exchanges didn’t exist in those days. Instead, people’s hearts were filled with grief, agony and anger. A brutal regime, headquartered in the city of Rome, had conquered ancient Israel. It filled every city and town with battle-hardened Roman soldiers whose orders were to keep the peace, at all costs. When they entered a community, the soldiers held up Rome’s law book and said: “This is the law we are here to enforce. Obey it, or suffer the consequences. Behave; or else!”
Well, the people behaved; for the most part. They kept the peace; but their anger and frustration were evident everywhere. In desperation, they turned to God and cried out to
him for help. God answered their prayers-but not in the way they were expecting. God didn’t send them a charismatic leader who could rally the people, stage a successful revolt and liberate them from their oppressors. Instead, he sent them a baby-the one to which the prophet Isaiah referred when he wrote: “To us a child is born. To us a son is given. Government will be on his shoulders; and he will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
(Isaiah 9:6)
The one God sent in answer to ancient Israel’s prayers would grow up to become a man of peace. He would speak peace. And he would show us the way to everlasting peace.
Cries for peace can be heard everywhere today. But to find the peace we seek, we need to go back to where is all began and be reintroduced to the prince of peace. That’s where I am going this Christmas. I invite you to join me on this journey.
Thumbs up, thumbs down
Thumbs Up to everyone for the recognition with the recent article. (Nov. 22 edition - Grant “Hymie” Hurrell calls time on officiating career). Greatly appreciated it. To quell the rumors, I am continuing to cut hair!
Grant ‘Hymie’ Hurrell Neepawa, MB
Thumbs up. It took four villages... of individuals pulling together to get me mobile after my car became permanently disabled behind Harris Pharmacy, on Oct. 25.
Blue bombing
It is November, 2024 and we have just witnessed the third straight Grey Cup loss by our wonderful Blue Bombed. With the top rusher hardly getting to touch the ball, the team went 2-and-out after 2and-out with very little but Toronto interceptions interspersed for variety. Even when Collaros came back with his hand stitched up, they WOULD NOT give the ball to Brady, preferring rather to throw interceptions. There is something in the Winnipeg air that turns sports participants’ brains to mush at the most inopportune of all times.
Our Manitoba sports “dynasty” teams (choke) are so bad when it really counts that the best possible way to describe them would be “a collection of perpetual losers who will find a way to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory every time they are exposed to potential victory”. The more heavily they are favoured to win, the more absolute the guarantee of a loss.
In the case of the Blue Bombed, they had managed to lose out for 28 years between championships from 1991 to 2019 in a league of nine teams, no less (some years only eight). They finally, finally won in 2019 AND then again in 2021. Forward to 2024. It seems that we are once again waiting for the next 28 year stretch to pass so we can see another championship victory. We are three years into twenty-eight. Mind you, since they won twice back-to-back, the wait might well now be 56 years. That would make it year three of fifty-six – long odds to keep losing for that long, but this bunch could get it done no matter who the participants are by then.
In 2025, the Grey Cup is scheduled to be held in Winnipeg. I suggest that every Blue Bombed fan should cheer for the opposition teams every game from preseason on. The hope is that the Bombed miss the playoffs entirely. This would spare them and us the ultimate agony of a fourth straight Grey Cup loss (inevitable if they participate) AND in their home stadium. The ultimate satisfaction for their Grey Cup opponent, whoever they might be, would be to rub the Bombers’ noses in it right at home. Let’s hope that doesn’t happen. Not that it wouldn’t cap off another Winnipeg crap out perfectly, but we don’t want to give the other bunch the satisfaction. The only way is to make sure this team isn’t involved. I have been watching these losers for almost 50 years since the Dieter Brock days. The bodies involved have all changed, of course, but the final yearly results sure haven’t.
A thumbs up and thanks to Linda Toews of Clanwilliam, who while out walking her dog, found an original one of a kind 1944 professional navy photo of my dad D. Roy Baker, that disappeared from my car the Minnedosa Heritage Pioneer Village. She posted it on the Town of Minnedosa social media site wondering who it belongs to. 20 minutes later, our daughter saw the photo and notified Linda regarding its ownership. Linda personally delivered it to my home, and it was in perfect condition. We, both strangers, are cousins of Karen Briese – formerly of Neepawa, but we hail from opposite sides of the family tree! Thank you Linda and blessings. (Can you imagine my happiness after believing that I’d never see this treasure again?)
Barbara J. Jardine Neepawa, MB
Special mention to: Mitchell, Salvation Army Thrift Store, C.A.A. Gladstone, Danna Harvey, Sales, Westward Ford, Jackie Simpson, McLaughlin Motors, Dan, TAC Ventures, Laura and Andrew Dennis and Darlene McDonald, Ryan and Robyn Zadorozny, Carberry and everyone offering or rendering assistance. It’s the best thing ever!
Thank you
Barbara J. Jardine Neepawa, MB
Thumbs up to Judith Harper and family for their donation of land to the Nature Conservancy!
Jim Birnie and Carolyn Kohinski
Oh, and the Jets playing with some success now at the start of the season? I boldly predict another 5-game loss 4 – 1 in the first round of the playoffs (assuming they get into the playoffs). They are, after all, a Winnipeg team.
Jim Buhr Gladstone, Manitoba
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out of helen’s kitchen Helen Drysdale
Cranberry wild rice salad
Looking for a refreshing change from your usual menu? Try these rice salad recipes. You can either serve rice salad as a main dish, as it has a little bit of everything, or as a side dish. Not only are they super simple to make, but it’s also gluten-free and perfect for vegetarian/vegan diets. Long grain rice is the best type of rice to use for a rice salad. This is because long grain rice (like basmati rice or Jasmine rice) cooks up perfectly fluffy, and the grains don’t stick together. Preparing your rice salad ahead of time actually makes it taste better. The flavors intensify and blend together making it more delicious after several hours or the following day.
Brimming with tasty add-ins like dried cranberries, crunchy water chestnuts and snow peas make this rice salad fancy enough for holiday feasts.
Cranberry wild rice salad
2 cups cooked wild rice
1 cup cooked long grain rice
1/4 cup finely sliced green onions
2 cups snow peas, halved 1/2 cup diced celery
1 small or 1/2 large sweet pepper, diced
1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup dried cranberries
Dressing:
2 Tbsp. sugar
3 Tbsp. oil
3 Tbsp. apple cider or red wine vinegar
4 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 small garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp. minced fresh ginger
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2/3 cup toasted almonds or walnuts
In a large bowl combine the first eight ingredients. Combine the dressing ingredients and pour over the rice mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Add the nuts when ready to serve. Enjoy.
This irresistible, zesty Mexican-style salad comes together quickly and easily. A virtual fiesta in the mouth!
Black bean and rice salad
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups cooked long-grain rice
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped 1/2 cucumber, diced
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup finely diced onions
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced (optional)
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Dressing:
1/4 cup oil
1 lime, zested and juiced
1 Tbsp. honey
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. black pepper
In a serving bowl, combine the black beans with the cold cooked rice, red bell pepper, cucumber, tomato, green onion, jalapeno pepper and cilantro. In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing and add to the beans and rice and stir gently to blend ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
Neepawa council brief
Nov.
By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press
Neepawa’s Town Council held its latest meeting on Nov. 19. Council addressed a number of items in the brief meeting, including the proposition of applying to the Manitoba Growth, Renewal and Opportunities for Municipalities Program.
Chief Administrative Officer Colleen Synchyshyn noted that the Town is applying to the program for two projects. These are the new roads to be implemented in order to provide crucial access to the new hospital as well as the future vocational school and day care site; and for the engineering and designing of a bridge to be implemented on Hurrell Road.
“We had to prioritize our applications. Clearly we want to complete the roads within SW-34-14-15 and [for the bridge on Hurrell Road], but we recognize there’s only $42 million available in the whole fund,” Synchyshyn said, noting the roads would be first priority. “Our first ask is pretty significant, we’re looking for a few million dollars, whereas the second one we’re looking more in the realm of probably $300,000.”
In regards to the grant applications, the Town of
19, 2024
Neepawa is prepared to commit 50 per cent of each project’s total funding. For the roads, this would come from its existing reserves and the annual operational budget. For the bridge, expenses would be borne by the 2025 operating budget.
Other items
Other items that were discussed at council included:
•A brief review of regular meetings held for Evergreen Technologies, Neepawa Area Planning District, the Rossburn Trail Association and Whitemud Watershed. Evergreen is working on personnel policies and salary negotiations going into 2025.
Regarding the Neepawa Area Planning District, it was noted that two subdivisions per quarter section are now allowed in rural municipalities in its service area. This includes Rosedale, Lansdowne and the Town of Neepawa. The Planning District is currently processing its first application received to access that bylaw.
The Rossburn Trail is considering projects for the future, including supporting Indigenous themes and culture throughout the trails.
•Concerns from residents regarding the postal strike were acknowledged. How-
ever, this is a federal issue and not a municipal one. Following the clarification, Mayor Brian Hedley stated, “Certainly our hope from Council is that it is resolved quickly.”
•Representatives of the Town of Neepawa attended HyLife and personally welcomed 15 newcomers to Neepawa. They were provided with information regarding the Neepawa Newcomers Coat Room program.
•The County Courthouse had an emergency expenditure to replace missing shingles ahead of the winter weather. The expense was $5,987.
•Contracts up for renewal, including animal control and waste collection.
A full version of the Nov. 19, 2024 Neepawa Town Council meeting is available on NACTV.
Market report
By Tyler Slawinski Gladstone Auction
The weather hasn’t been favourable for much lately. From snow fall warnings to freezing rain and closed highways, cattle are still moving into the markets to take advantage of the steamy prices! Cattle are in high demand and prices are record breaking!
I may sound like a broken record but, every week normal trends would have us thinking the market is going to correct itself, but it seems to pick up steam and get slightly stronger than the previous week!
We had a barn full of cattle and sold 1,665 head of cattle through the ring in Gladstone on Nov. 26! The market this week was very optimistic once again– the cattle futures were strong and the Canadian Dollar was weaker, much the same as last week, making trade that much more appealing!
Many of the cattle orders that are being filled, prefer to have the cattle in the pens and settled before the Christmas break. With many orders having that in mind, it creates aggression in the market, as the buyers battle it out over the cattle on offer.
Most areas of trade were stronger, some additional orders drove certain areas of the market higher. A high percentage of the feeder cattle we traded were between 4-700lbs, and seemingly those were the weights that were in high demand!
When the cattle market is so strong, we start to see the buyers and the orders getting picky, and rightfully so, if the so-called order calls for first cut first choice cattle, the plainer cattle are going to start to be picked on heavily. Bull calves, horns, frozen ears, and calves that haven’t been weaned for the proper
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amount of time are being discounted.
There seems to be a lot of optimism in the cattle market, these prices are fantastic to see in the industry and are long overdue, although one can only hope that they remain consistent and don’t price themselves off the shelves!
We didn’t see a whole bunch of slaughter cattle this week as we were trying to push as many as we could to our additional sale this Friday prior to the bred cow sale. Cows are trending fairly steady to consistent this week due to a lower number of cows on offer. Feeding type cows and heiferettes are trading slightly softer this week and definitely slid from where they have been over the past few weeks. Yielding cows still traded quite reasonable from 140.00 to 155.00 with sales to 166.25 looking like steady averages. Feeding type cows are ranging between 158 to 168.
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Cattle Market Report Nov. 26, 2024
Steers
3-400 lbs. $5.50 to 6.63
4-500 lbs. $4.90 to 5.91
5-600 lbs. $4.35 to 5.20
6-700 lbs. $4.00 to 4.54
7-800 lbs. $3.50 to 3.99
8-900 lbs. $3.15 to 3.58
900+ lbs. $2.85 to 3.20
Heifers
3-400 lbs. $4.60 to 5.70
4-500 lbs. $4.20 to 5.07
5-600 lbs. $3.82 to 4.52
6-700 lbs. $3.55 to 3.97
7-800 lbs. $3.45 to 3.69
8-900 lbs. $2.80 to 3.60
900+ lbs. $2.55 to 3.00
Cows $1.58 to 2.68 1,665 head sold
Neepawa band programs to hold concert
Brandon University Brass Ensemble welcomed as special guest
By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press
The Neepawa Middle School and Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute band programs have prepared a special performance for Dec. 4. That day, they will be hosting a Band Booster concert at the Roxy Theatre in Neepawa. The concert will also feature special out-of-town guests– the Brandon University (BU) Brass Ensemble, directed by Dr. Edward Bach.
Dr. Bach is a trumpet professor at Brandon University and holds distinction as a soloist, conductor, educator, adjudicator and an arranger. His career has also taken him to major stages across locations such as North America, Ukraine, Latvia, Singapore and more.
The Neepawa Banner & Press had the opportunity to speak with NACI band teacher Colleen Hallet about the concert. Hallet also knows Dr. Bach from her own time at BU.
“Even after my graduation from BU’s music program, Dr. Bach remains one of my greatest musical mentors. I played with his brass ensemble over the course of my degree at BU, and I learned so much about music pedagogy from him,” Hallet enthused. “Last year, I was teaching band in my hometown of Boissevain, MB, and we did a fundraiser concert just like this. It makes my heart really happy to be able to show kids what’s possible for musical involvement after high school.”
Hallet added, “Our group is mostly music majors, but we have several students
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prior performance in Boissevain in 2023.
who are in non-music degree programs that loved band class and want to continue playing their instruments in a high-level environment. Not all band kids want to become professional performers or music educators, so it’s important to show students that making music is a lifelong activity that they can participate in long after they leave NMS and NACI. This concert is an incredible learning opportunity for stu-
dents, and is very enjoyable for their friends and family.”
Reducing student costs
In addition to the specialty entertainment and educational value, this Band Booster concert also serves as a fundraiser for the Neepawa band programs. All proceeds gathered from the event’s silver collection will go towards decreasing the student costs for upcoming
NMS and NACI band trips. This concert will be held at Neepawa’s Roxy Theatre. On the day of the concert, doors will open at 7:00 p.m. and the concert proper will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Providing a closing comment, Hallet said, “You don’t want to miss this show! Bring your friends and family for a fun evening of high-quality musical entertainment and holiday cheer.”
Pictured here is a portion of the Brandon University Brass Ensemble as they appeared at a
‘A real connection to earth and nature’
Conservation donor Judith Harper shares memories of the Langford Escarpment
By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press
A land full of memories in the area is now being preserved in perpetuity. This is the Langford Escarpment, a grand total of 178 sprawling hectares located 15 kilometres southeast of Neepawa. Previously owned by the Harper family, 25 per cent of the value of this land was donated by the family to Nature Conservancy of Canada, the rest being purchased by the organization with funds from the Natural Heritage Conservation Program.
These details first appeared in a press release from Conservancy of Canada in the Nov. 22, 2024 edition of the Neepawa Banner & Press. This week, however, the paper is happy to share a more personal perspective from
mum, Reta Patterson, in 1944. Myself and my brother Jim were raised on that farm. My brother Jim passed away in January of
donor Judith Harper.
A long-standing family history
“My mother passed away in March of 2023 and I inherited the land. I made the decision that I would sell the land– it wasn’t a decision I took lightly,” said Judith, who currently lives in Winnipeg. “The land had been in my family since 1915, when my grandparents homesteaded there– George and Dorothy. They raised 12 children on that farm, two sons and 10 daughters.”
She added, “Then my grandfather passed in 1936 and the farm was taken over by my father, James Harper. He married my
2023. [He] is interred there under the Scot’s Pine he planted.”
Judith noted that the last time members of the Harper family lived at the homestead was in 1965. However, the land continued to be worked by them. And, for a number of more recent years, the land was rented out by the Harper family for grazing. While the Harper family was living and working on the land, they operated a small, mixed farm.
“Growing up as children on the farm at that time, we were very involved in working with the animals and I had a real connection to the earth and to nature,” Judith enthused. “So when
the Nature Conservancy of Canada indicated some interest, to me, it really fits well with my values and what I would like to see going forward for the farm.”
‘I feel privileged’
Judith continued, sharing memories which she had also included in a letter to Nature Conservancy Canada last February.
“Doing chores and working with animals was a good way to learn responsibility and develop a sense of purpose. An appreciation and connection to the earth and the wonders of nature have remained throughout my life,” said Judith. “I feel privileged as a child to have experienced the Aurora Borealis dancing and swirling across the sky– being reflected in the crisp
white snow so that everything seemed to live in a pink glow. Being startled by a grouse bursting out from under a blanket of snow, listening to the eerie howls of coyotes, searching for pink lady slippers in the spring, the smell of fresh mowed hay, the sound of crickets, the buzz of honey bees that took up residence in the walls of our house, the sudden violence of a thunderstorm where the trees seemed to be lashed to the ground.”
‘God’s Country’
As Judith wrote her letter to Nature Conservancy Canada, she had also recognized that it was 60 years ago to the day that she and her family gathered around the television to watch the very first live TV performance of The
Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show.
“The start of an absolutely seismic cultural shift. But the shift in our
a wide variety of wildlife. This wildlife, including several at-risk species, and their habitats will be preserved alongside the
life on the farm was already underway,” Judith shared. “Two years earlier, my mother had taken a job in town as the farm income was not sufficient to sustain us. Immense blood, sweat and tears went into the land but it was loved by my family. My mother called it God’s Country… That the property is donated and conserved for the benefit of nature seems the most fitting way to honour my family and the land.”
Judith added, “It really truly is lovely. It’s gorgeous country.”
The Langford Escarpment’s beauty and diversity, as Judith touched upon in her memories, is home to
Harper family’s memories through this partnership. A beauty protected for generations to come.
In her final comments, Judith stated, “It gives me peace of mind to know that it will be protected for perpetuity and that this is how the land will be cared for.”
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF JUDITH HARPER
Above: A team of horses (Bill and Fred) pulling along Judith, her brother Jim and parents James and Reta Harper. This photo was one of many taken at their homestead and farming operation on the Langford Escarpment during Judith’s childhood. Right: James and Reta Harper, pictured for their marriage.
Judith and her dad, James. The tractor is a McCormick.
Judith (at right) and Jim (held) pictured with their grandma, Dorothy.
Reta in her older years with one of her cows.
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‘Can’t get more fresh than five minutes down the road’ HyLife Premium Pork now available at Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press
A world-class product produced in Neepawa is now widely available to everyone in and around Neepawa. On Friday, Nov. 22, HyLife Ltd. and the Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op officially launched a partnership which will allow for the sale of pork products at all of Co-op’s grocery locations.
Previously, HyLife’s pork products sold primarily to international markets. Its fresh chilled cuts are available in Japan and Korea, while their frozen stock is sold in Mexico.
This new deal with the Co-op is the largest domestic partnership HyLife Ltd has agreed upon with a grocer, since taking over the Neepawa pork plant back in 2008. Another local distribution deal with Neepawa FreshMart, which started in 2022, also remains in place.
A natural partnership
The new distribution deal was highlighted with a special event on Nov. 22 at the Co-op Grocery Store in Neepawa. HyLife chefs were on hand, preparing and handing out free samples of their quality pork products to customers. Officials with the Co-op and HyLife were also on hand, to help celebrate the partnership.
Trevor Lizotte, HyLife’s V.P. of Sales for Domestic & Alternative Markets, said they are very excited about this collaboration.
“It’s an exciting day for HyLife, because [HyLife Ltd and Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op] are both corporate leaders in the community that pride ourselves on supporting local. So, this was a natural partnership to give
the people in Neepawa and region access to premium pork,” stated Lizotte. “We hope the community will come out, check out our products and try them. We feel as though we have a very special product. We’re proud to be a part of the community, and just really excited to expand upon that by making our premium product available.”
Nothing gets more local
Darren Roe, Fresh Division Manager at the NeepawaGladstone Co-op, spoke with the Banner & Press on the day. He noted that they like to support local, and nothing gets more local than HyLife.
“It’s an important collaborative experience for both of us. I think it’s going to be good. We’re happy to work with such a great company and community partner,”
The HyLife pork products will be displayed prominently at the grocery store, with signage in front of the building (Above far right picture) and a large display case in the meat section (Above left). As part of the new local partnership. The executive chefs for HyLife prepared some excellent sample cuts of pork for customers of the Co-op.
said Roe. “Co-op is big into local, and its doesn’t get much more local than three quarters of a mile away. [HyLife Ltd] have been very good to work with, very willing to get those cuts done and pack them for us. Getting fresh items in stock is very important to us and you can’t get more fresh than five minutes down the road.”
Roe also noted that, with about half of Neepawa’s population connected to the pork plant, there’s a sense of pride from people for the product.
The full line of HyLife pork products will be carried by the Co-op. Roe said over the next few weeks they’ll be doing some in-store features to promote different items. He also clarified that HyLife will be delivering directly to the Neepawa Co-op, with themselves supplying to Gladstone.
“We supply Gladstone. We cut all the meat, so Gladstone is getting this product as well.”
The HyLife products can be located in the Neepawa-Gladstone grocery stores in specially marked counters close to the meat department.
PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX
Representatives with HyLife Ltd and the Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op pose for a picture during the launch of HyLife’s premium pork products at the Food store at Neepawa. The items will also be shipped by the Co-op to its grocery in Gladstone, as well.
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Resilient Ag Landscape Program (RALP) now open
By Shawn Cabak Manitoba Agriculture
The Manitoba governmProducers can now apply for funding under two Beneficial Management Practises (BMPs) to make improvements on their farm. The objective of RALP is to increase the environmental resilience of agricultural landscapes by accelerating the adoption of beneficial on-farm land use and management practices that increase carbon sequestration. The two BMP’s available for funding are for Agroforestry and for Grasslands and Grazing Management In the Grasslands and Grazing Management BMP funding covers rota -
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tional grazing infrastructure including permanent and temporary cross fencing and offsite watering, the conversion of marginal and high-risk annual cropland to permanent grasslands and increasing the composition of alfalfa or other legumes in hay or pasture.
Eligible applicants can be reimbursed for up to 75 per cent of total approved eligible costs, to a maximum of $15,000 per project. For more details go to https://www.manitoba. ca/scap/climatechange/ carbon-sequestration.html
For more information contact the Manitoba Agriculture office in Portage at 204-2393353 or shawn.cabak@gov. mb.ca
Manitoba freezes 2025 Agricultural crown land lease rates
By Shawn Cabak Manitoba Agriculture
The Manitoba government is freezing the scheduled rental rate for agricultural Crown land (ACL) forage leases for the 2025 growing season to ensure ACL leases remain affordable for Manitoba cattle producers.
Freezing the 2025 forage lease and permit rates to match the 2024 rate will provide support to Manitoba producers. The timeline for producers will be extended to submit an appraisal report and apply for improvement costs to leased land for leases expiring this year.
In 2024, the province effectively froze ACL forage lease and permit rental rates. For 2025, the annual rent will be set at the same
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rate as 2024 for ACL forage leases and permits, which means producers won’t see an increase to the rate on their invoice for 2025.
Manitoba’s agricultural Crown lands are parcels of land leased to producers for agricultural use including grazing, haying or annual cropping. Agricultural Crown lands are important public assets economically, environmentally and socially, and essential to supporting and growing the livestock industry in Manitoba and providing mitigation and adaptation to climate change.
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Manitoba Agriculture is offering a series of livestock and forage webinars led by various presenters aimed to
help Manitoba beef producers best manage their cattle operations. Find out the latest news on research and production for beef and forage management by participating in these virtual sessions. The first session in November covered Backgrounding Tips and Rations and Smart Mineral and Vitamin Nutrition for Stronger Beef Herds . You can participate by watching on your computer, smartphone or tablet. All sessions are recorded so they can be watched at a later date.
Register for the StockTalk webinar by going to Manitoba Agriculture’s homepage and clicking on the AgTalk Webcasts and videos link on the right hand side of the page.
The next webinar will look at Beef Cattle Cost of Production and Beef Cattle
Nutrition for the Cow Herd. Manitoba Agriculture has recently updated the cost of production for cow/calf, backgrounding, feedlot, hay and silage production. These can be found on Manitoba Agriculture’s website or at your nearest MASC service center.
Other StockTalk presentations and topics will cover Cattle Marketing, MASC Forage & Livestock Insurance, Ask the Vet Calving Tips, Range and Pasture Health, Native Pasture Management, Forages to Improve Soil Health, Manitoba Agriculture Crown Lands Update, Western Canadian Cow/ calf Survey & more. For more information visit: www.manitoba.ca/agriculture/online-resources/stocktalk.html
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Complete your MASC Harvested Production Report online
By Shawn Cabak Manitoba Agriculture
Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) offers a convenient method to submit your Harvested Production Report (HPR) online through myMASC. If you already have a myMASC account, get started by visiting www.masc.mb.ca. If you haven’t yet signed up for a myMASC account, contact your MASC Service Centre for assistance. HPRs can also be filed by email, fax, or visiting a MASC Service Centre. HPRs for the 2024 crop year must be submitted to MASC by December 2, 2024,* to avoid a $500late filing fee. Several resources are available to help you file your HPR at www.masc. mb.ca/producer_packages
Dec. 2 is not only the deadline to file your Harvested Production Report but is also the deadline to:
•File your post-harvest claims;
•File your Declaration of Overwinter Colonies Report for Overwinter Bee Mortality Insurance;
•File to make changes to your 2025 Excess Moisture Insurance selections, including the Reduced Deductible Option and
Higher Dollar Value Option;
•Full coverage seeding deadline for saskatoon plants (fall planting);
•File a late claim for your Select Hay Insurance, Basic Hay Insurance, Harvest Flood Option, Enhanced Quality Option, or Greenfeed (subject to late fees).
For more information contact the Manitoba Agriculture office in Portage at 204-239-3353 or shawn. cabak@gov.mb.ca
Canadian cattle markets move higher
By Shawn Cabak Manitoba Agriculture
Canfax reported for the week ending Nov. 22 - over the past three months, the fed market has been stuck in a five-dollar trading range ($240-245/cwt). After moving sideways, the market has finally broken to the upside, hitting the highest point since midAugust. Dressed sales were reported from $405408/cwt delivered, cattle that traded were being scheduled for the first half of December delivery. Buying interest was noted from three different US packers with light to moderate volumes of Western Canadian fed cattle being marketed South.
Alberta auction volumes were 54,198 head, the first time in four weeks it has fallen below the five-year average. As the fall run wraps up, auction volumes are expected to further decline into December. Calves and stockers traded $117/cwt stronger with only 8-900 lb steers trading $3.43/cwt softer than last week. The fall run made a low in the third week of September, with the low touching last year’s peak. Over the past decade, only 2014 and 2020 recorded price rallies this late into the year. Calves weighing 5-600 lbs saw the biggest rally last week, trading $12.44-17.28/cwt higher than the previous week,
setting new annual highs at $455/cwt for steers and $416/cwt for heifers. The only other year in the last decade to see an annual high this late in the season was 2014.
Higher feeder cattle futures contracts, a lower cost of gain and a declining Canadian dollar are factors adding strength to calf prices.
Cattle marketed through auction marts last week in Manitoba totalled 11,165 head. Year to date 284 000 head have been sold which is up one percent over last year. Prices on the week were higher on almost all classes of steer and heifer calves with 400500 lb heifers seeing the biggest jump of $0.18/lb. Compared to 2023, prices on heifer and steer calves are $0.33- 1.02/lb higher depending on the weight.
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Glorious Christmas Wish Sale bustling with activity
A parade of lights
The annual Parade of Lights was held in Neepawa this past weekend. There were plenty of sights to be seen, from the floats themselves to a variety of friendly and familiar characters. One such character was Olaf (pictured above, left), from the movie Frozen, who was included the the parade’s procession.
top right: A bright and light filled display from Neepawa’s Home Hardware featuring a Christmas tree and much more.
Neepawa’s Glorious Christmas Wish Sale attendees and vendors packed the Yellowhead Centre hall. Customers could choose from many tables of hand-made crafts, baking and ornaments. Some very realistic felted animals (above) caught the buyers’ eyes with their happy little faces.
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Above, right: A close-up of a display featuring Jack Skellington, a character from the movie titled Nightmare Before Christmas. Mr. Skellington was accompanied by an assortment of lights and candy canes.
MJHL Standings
Neepawa Titans split weekend home stand
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press
It was a mix of emotions this past weekend for the Neepawa Titans. After defeating one of the MJHL’s best teams on Saturday night, the Titans found themselves humbled by one of the worst less than 24 hours later.
But let’s begin with the positives, in the form of a commanding 4-2 victory over the Northern Manitoba Blizzard on Nov. 23. Neepawa came out the gate strong, scoring their first of the night just 86 seconds into regulation. It was Colton Alexander, who picked up his tenth goal of the season.
Carter McLeod followed
Game results
M. Hartley (9), K. Skrupa (8)
NPA C. Alexander (9) PP
T. Lewis (5), K. Skrupa (9)
03:15 NPA K. Weisgarber (4) PP
ASST: M. Hartley (10), DJ Meloney (2)
04:02 NPA DJ Meloney (3) PP
ASST: D. McCann (5), M. Hartley (11)
05:41 SVS D. Hunt (4) PP
ASST: W. Brown (10), G. Bartha (2)
09:09 SVS B. Groome (4) PP
ASST: W. Brown (10), GD. Hunt (7)
15:58 SVS R. Fequet (2) PP
ASST: G. Bartha (3), J. Giacobbo (2) Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP NPA 1 2 3 6 3/4
SVS 0 0 3 3 2/8 Goaltender
NPA KC. Couckuyt - (W) 34/37 saves SVS E. Giaccari - (L) 18/24 saves
150 - Centennial Arena Saturday, Nov. 16 Neepawa 4-2 Norman
01:26 NPA C. Alexander (10)
Barb Bohn 175, 158; Russ Taylor 162, 159; Laurie Kohinski 216, 150; Len Kuharski 187; Judy Gabler 168; Darrell Gabler 151, 188, 168; Carole LeBoutillier 212, 191, 210; Chuck Morden 151, 163; Carmen Barten 162; Elsie Slimmon 170, 167, 187.
with one on the power-play, giving Neepawa a two goal cushion after 20 minutes.
The Blizzard would reply with a lone goal in the second, but the Titans would lock down the lead, and eventually the win, with a pair in the third.
Neepawa Titans.
First, Caden Hegarty scored his 11th of the year. Following that, Tim Tychonick scored on a powerplay advantage.
A late one by Norman in the final 30 seconds, made the score 4-2 for the
Goaltender K.C. Couckuyt picked up his seventh win of the year, making 39 saves on the 41 total shots he faced. That win was Neepawa’s 13th of the season and put them within striking distance of second place in the MJHL’s Western Division.
The next evening, the Titans hosted the Winnipeg Freeze, a club that at the time, only had two wins over their first 19 games. So, this one should be a relatively
easy win, right...Right?
Well, unfortunately, no, as Neepawa ended up facing a goaltender who was right in the middle of a hot streak. Braxton Burdeny ended up stopping 40 of the 42 shots Neepawa threw at him over the course of 60 minutes. The Freeze, meanwhile score three times off of 24 shots, and stole one from the Yellowhead Centre, winning 3-2. Hegarty and Logan Paquette scored the goals for the Titans.
Neepawa will have a chance for revenge in Winnipeg on Friday Nov. 29 as they’ll take on the Freeze once again. The next home game will be Saturday, Dec. 7 versus the Waywayseecappo Wolverines. Opening face-off will be at 7:30 p.m.
Carberry defeats Neepawa in THHL
By Eoin Devereux
Banner & Press
A four goal performance from Tavish Quinn helped secure a 7-4 win for the Carberry Plainsmen over the Neepawa Farmers in the Tiger Hills Hockey League. Quinn scored his first of the game, which was played on Friday, Nov. 22 in Carberry, with just five seconds left in the first period. He would add three more in the second period, including an unassisted effort while the Plainsmen were short-handed.
Daylon Creasy also had two goals for Carberry to go with a pair of assists on Quinn’s scoring efforts. Trey Dickson had the other goal for Carberry, and also contributed two assists.
Neepawa, meanwhile, replied with goals from Zak Hicks, Corbin Mariash, Shane Byram and Brad Marshall.
This was Carberry’s first win of the regular season, putting them at 1-4-0 on the season, while for Neepawa, this was their second regulation loss. The Farmers are now 2-2-1 in their first five games, and are fourth in the THHL’s East Division.
Minnedosa wins two straight
The Minnedosa Bombers played two games in three nights last week. The first was a 5-3 victory in Virden against the Oil Kings on Thursday, Nov. 21. A pair of goals late in the third period from Matt Saler ensured the win. Also
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contributing to the win were Cayle Hutlet, with a first period goal on the power-play. Dallas Drysdale and Shane Jury also scored for the Bombers in the second period.
Minnedosa followed that up with an impressive 6-1 win at home over the MacGregor Wild, on Saturday, Nov. 23. It was another huge night for Jury, who scored three times and added an assist. Wes Lewis
(2 goal - 1 assist) and Bryson Werbicki-Mallett had the other goals for the home side. Saler, meanwhile, had four assists. These results leapfrogged Minnedosa over Neepawa in the THHL standings. The Bombers are in third place, with a 3-1-1 record. The Rivers Jets remain the best team in both the East Division and the league overall, with a perfect 5-0-0 record.
NACI hosts J.V. Volleyball Provincials
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press
A dozen volleyball teams from across the province assembled in Neepawa last week, for the Junior Varsity AAA Provincial Championship.
The Neepawa Tigers completed in Pool 3 for the round robin portion of the event. In their three games, Neepawa went a perfect 3-0, defeating the John Taylor Pipers (25-9, 25-22) W.C. Miller Aces (25-19, 25-16) and R.D. Parker Trojans (25-18, 2511). These results earned the Tigers first place in their pool, and matched them up with the Linden Christian Wings.
Unfortunately, in the playoff stage of the weekend, Neepawa was upset in the opening round, falling to Linden Christian 2521,25-21.
As for the rest of the tournament, the Neelin Spartans would win the Provincial title, by defeating the Louis Riel Voyageurs, 25-19, 25-18.
In the consolation final, the Westgate Wings beat Léo-Rémillard Renards 25-22,25-20.
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Congratulations to Neelin, Westgate, as well as Neepawa and all the other teams who were part of the weekend. Also, a special thanks to the coaches, volunteers and families involved in the event.
NACI Tigers
Players of the Game Round robin: Jeiden Maramara, Jharred Lopez and Vince Salvo
2024 AAA JV Boys All Stars
James Belanger: Leo Remillard Renards.
Owen Kornelsen: Westgate Wings.
Felix Beaudry: Louis Riel Voyageurs.
Samuel Clark: Louis Riel Voyageurs.
Clark Goran: Neelin Spartans
Case Ashcroft: Neelin Spartans
Championship MVP
Aiden Moore: Neelin Spartans.
The Neepawa Tigers Junior Varsity Boys were the host club for the 2024 Provincial AAA Volleyball Championship. In total, 12 team, from across Manitoba particiapted in this event. Neepawa’s results would see them go a perfect 3-0 in the round robin portion of the weekend, but get bounced in the first round of the playoff stage.
of a hectic week for Tigers hockey
The Neepawa Tigers have powered through one of the toughest parts of their Westman High School Hockey League (WHSHL) schedule, playing three games in four nights.
This trio of games also included a pair of matchups on the road. One of those was way up north to the Swan Valley region, while the other was in the exact opposite direction, down to Brandon.
The Tigers first game of the week was at home against the Hamiota Huskies on Thursday, Nov. 21. Surprisingly, this game would be the toughest of the week for Neepawa, as they were toppled 4-1. Cohen Kulbacki scored the only goal of the night for the Tigers, off a power-play chance mid-way through the second period.
Neepawa followed that up the next night on the
road to Swan River, to take on the Swan Valley Tigers. While Neepawa put in a solid effort against one of the league’s best teams, they would fall to Swan Valley, by the score of 4-3.
The Tigers (Swan Valley edition) earned the victory, by scoring the game winner late in the third.
Neepawa scored once in each period, with Wyatt Njegovan picking one up in the first, Cohen Kulbacki registering his 11th of the season in the second, and Brock Pasloki closing out the scoring for NACI in the third.
For the final game of this mini endurance test, the Tigers (Neepawa edition) hit the road on Sunday, Nov. 24 to Brandon for game against the Crocus Plains Plainsmen. In this showdown, Neepawa would prevail in overtime, winning 4-3. Luke Nicholson, Ian Foster and Wyatt Njegovan all scored in regulation, while Cohen Kulbacki collected the game winner in extra time. Austin Michaluk picked up the win in goal for the Tigers, after facing 32 shots.
These recent results have
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Neepawa’s record in the WHSHL sitting at 5-4 on the year, and has placed them in seventh place overall. The Tigers will now get a bit of a break, as their next game is not until Friday, Dec. 6 in Rus-
sell versus the Major Pratt Trojans. The next home game will be Sunday, Dec. 8 when Crocus Plains comes to town. Start time for the matchup at the Yellowhead Centre is set for 6:30 p.m.
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Obituary
Dmytro Michael Zuke 1938 - 2024 Mike passed away suddenly on November 11, 2024. Mike was born on the family farm on October 31, 1938. He is predeceased by his parents
John and Katherine Zuke; brothers William & Andrew; sister Patricia; brother-in-law Allan; and nephew Rodney. Mourning his passing is his spouse Evelyn; children Michele (Craig), Michael (Debbie); grandchildren Bryce (Amilee), Brady (Amy), Brett, Alli, Justin, Alecia (Eric), Jessica (Robbe), Shaelyn; great grandchildren Paisley, Remy, Adelynn, Lily, Brayle, Braxton, Theo; his brother Joe (Ruth); nephews and nieces Jed (Sharon) Ron, Carol (Rob) and Sheila, Suzanna, Rebecca, Bradey (Mitchell), Trevan and Bradley.
Mike would spend his life on the farm raising livestock and grain farming.
Funeral service took place on Monday, November 25, 2024 at the Glenella Hall, with interment at Sunville Cemetery.
Clarke’s Funeral Home Gladstone/MacGregor in care of arrangements
Jean Marie Ledoux (née Kaye) September 16, 1940 - November 12, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Jean Marie Ledoux on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Ste. Rose General Hospital
Jean was born on September 16, 1940, to Verne and Ethel (née Ventnor) Kaye in the Kelwood area, where she grew up. From an early age, Jean’s work ethic and compassion were evident as she began her career at just 14 years old. She spent much of her youth caring for children in local families and working as a waitress in area restaurants. Later, she devoted 13 years to working as a Home Care Attendant, a role in which her nurturing spirit and selflessness shone brightly.
Outside of her work, Jean found joy in simple pastimes such as playing Bingo, cribbage, reading, and solving puzzles. She especially loved making pastries, and her butter tarts became a cherished treat among her family and friends. These small acts of love and kindness brought her immense joy and connected her with those closest to her.
On September 28, 1957, Jean married Leon Ledoux, and together they built a loving home in McCreary, where they shared 49 years of marriage until Leon’s passing in 2006. Recently, Jean had made her home at the McCreary/Alonsa Personal Care Home.
Jean's family was her greatest treasure, and she will be lovingly remembered by those who knew her. She is survived by her daughter, Debbie (Redg) Johnson of McCreary; her son, Chester (Susan) Ledoux of Calgary; and her grandchildren: Blair (Taryn) Caumartin, Derek (Samantha) Caumartin, Sarah (Chase) Sargent, Jonathan Ledoux, and Rebekah (Avro Gourlay) Ledoux. Jean also leaves behind her cherished great-grandchildren: Gracie, Kadence, Cash, Carys, and Telvey Caumartin, and Abigail, Hannah, and Miriam Sargent. She will be dearly missed by her sister, Sharon (Paul) Garand, and her brothers, Milton (Marilyn) Kaye and Allan (Donna) Kaye. Jean was predeceased by her beloved husband, Leon Ledoux; her parents Verne and Ethel Kaye; her siblings: George, Roy, her twin sister Joan, Joyce, and Jeanette; and her son-in-law, Raymond Caumartin. Jean’s legacy of kindness, resilience, and deep love for her family will live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her warmth, generosity, and unwavering strength will never be forgotten, and she will be deeply missed.
Funeral Service for Jean was held on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:00 pm from Our Lady of the Nativity Roman Catholic Church, McCreary, MB Interment followed in the McCreary Catholic Cemetery Should friends so desire, donations may be made in memory of Jean to Diabetes Canada. Sneath-Strilchuk - McCreary Chapel 204-835-2004 www.sneathstrilchuk.com
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Coming Events
Christmas Bake Sale and Ukrainian food, Sunday, December 1 at Minnedosa Ukrainian Hall 1-4 pm. Come socialize and enjoy coffee and home baking. Admission $2, Kids Free, Bring your own reusable bag.
Minnedosa ALC s December course registrations start Mon. Dec. 2nd. Contact Val Gawel in Room 2 of the Minnedosa Collegiate, 74 Armitage Ave. Phone: 204-867-2519 or email alc@ rrsd.mb.ca
Auctions
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Alanon meetings currently being held at 342 Mountain Ave, Neepawa - Old Co-op Store. Tuesdays at 7 pm. Call 204-841-2192
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings currently being held at 342 Mountain Ave, Neepawa, Thursdays at 7 pm. Call Don 204-856-9072 or Debbi 204352-4065
Arden Hall, cap. 255. Park, camping and sports facilities, rink, curling ice, kitchen and lounge. Call 204-368-2202
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Thank You
Randy Pat and Cindy Watterson would like to thank everyone for the caring calls, visits, cards and food at the time of our loss of John.
Big thanks to the pallbearers. Also thanks to Whites Funeral Home. Ceamone for great service and caring to the family to get us through this.
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Tender
MUNICIPAL BUILDING CLEANING TENDER
The Town of Neepawa is inviting interested parties to tender on a (5) five year cleaning contract of the following:
1. Town Civic Administration
2. OfficeThe Flats Building
3. The Fire Hall
4. RCMP - Neepawa Detachment
Complete details are available at neepawa.ca or can be picked up at the Town Office. Walk‐throughs will be held December 2, 9:00 a.m starting at the Town Office. Sealed tenders must be received prior to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 6
PINE CREEK SCHOOL DIVISION RECRUITMENT JOB FAIR
January 27, 2025 5pm to 7pm Gladstone Elementary School 116 Morris St, Gladstone, Manitoba
Please visit our website for more information at https://www.pinecreeksd.mb.ca/
Accounting Technician/Tax Preparer
Kinley Thomson is a growing public practice accounting firm with offices in Neepawa and Gladstone, MB, offering professional service and advice in accounting, tax, and general financial matters.
Kinley Thomson is looking for a motivated individual to join our Neepawa office as an Accounting Technician.
Responsibilities Include:
• Bookkeeping and related accounting services for clients;
• Preparation of personal tax returns.
Qualifications:
• Understanding of bookkeeping including reconciling bank acounts, A/R and A/P subledgers, and payroll;
• Experience with various accounting programs including Simply Accounting, Quickbooks, Quicken and Ag Expert is beneficial;
• Experience with personal tax returns and preparation of financial statements is considered an asset.
• Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Very high attention to detail
• Able to problem solve and take initiative
• Dependable, punctual and able to work in flexible working hours, must be able to work evening and weekends during income tax season
Please submit resume to our Neepawa Office by December 6, 2024:
The Cypress Planning District
The Gladstone 55+ Centre (Gladstone Seniors Inc) would like to thank the Big Grass Community Foundation, the Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op and their Communities in Full Colour Program and our member donors for their support and financial assistance in the painting of the exterior of our building. It is much appreciated.
Notice
MUNICIPALITY OF GLENELLA - LANSDOWNE PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING GENERAL BORROWING BYLAW 6/2024
TO PAY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A WATERLINE LOOP AND AN LPS LINE EXTENSION ON LANSDOWNE AVENUE IN THE VILLAGE OF ARDEN
The Council of the Municipality of Glenella – Lansdowne at a regular Meeting in the Glenella Community Hall located at 100 Ray Street in Glenella on December 12th, 2024 at 9:30 am will consider the following proposal to borrow $110,000 (borrowing bylaw no. 6/2024) to pay for:
The Installation of a Waterline Loop and an LPS Line Extension on Lansdowne Avenue in the Village of Arden
The borrowing will be repaid over ten years at an annual interest rate of 4.775% per year
The annual repayment amount will be no more than $14,097 to be levied annually as part of the general municipal levy and from the Canada Community Building Reserve
Copies of the proposal to borrow are available at the municipal office at 50 Main Street N, in Glenella and on the municipal website at: www.glenella.ca
Dated this 19th day of November, A.D. 2024
Wendy Wutzke, BSc, CMMA
Chief Administrative Officer
Municipality of Glenella - Lansdowne
Denis Saquet, C.E.T. Manager of Operations
Box 1000 Carberry Manitoba R0K 0H0
Box 339 275 Hamilton St. Neepawa MB R0J 1H0 Ph (204) 476-7600 ~ Fax (204) 476-7624 operations@neepawa.ca ~ www.neepawa.ca
Help Wanted
THE CYPRESS PLANNING DISTRICT
THE CYPRESS PLANNING DISTRICT
West-Can HR is assisting The Cypress Planning District in recruiting a Development Officer/Building Inspector for their location in Carberry, Manitoba.
The Development Officer/Building Inspector is responsible for the administration of the Planning and Building Standards programs of the Cypress Planning District (Carberry-Glenboro-Neepawa area).
Major duties will include:
• Reviewing development proposals to determine compliance with the planning, zoning by-laws and policies of the Planning District and its member municipalities.
• Reviewing construction proposals to determine compliance with the Building by-laws and Manitoba Building and Plumbing Codes including the issuance of Building and Development Permits and the inspection of construction projects for Code compliance.
• Providing advice and information to the general public, contractors, developers and others relating to land and building development.
• Providing advice and information to Municipal Councils and Administration.
• Providing general administrative support to the Board of the Planning District.
Town of Carberry • Municipality of North Cypress-Langford Municipality of Glenboro South Cypress
The successful applicant will have at least 2 years of training and/or experience in a construction trade. Previous or current Building Inspection certification and/ or municipal or development administrative experience will be an asset. Training and orientation opportunities will also be considered, depending upon the background of the successful applicant. Competitive salary will be based on the successful applicant’s qualifications, education and experience.
For a full job description and to apply for this opportunity send your resume to West-Can HR at apply@westcanhr.com or phone (204) 727-0008.
Kinley Thomson Chartered Professional Accountants Inc. 225-D Ellen Street, Neepawa, MB or email: ian@kinleythomson.com
We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Receptionist/Office Administrator
Kinley Thomson is a growing public practice accounting firm with offices in Neepawa and Gladstone, MB, offering professional service and advice in accounting, tax, and general financial matters.
Kinley Thomson is looking for a motivated individual to join our Neepawa office as a receptionist.
Responsibilities/Duties include but are not limited to:
• Answer incoming calls, determine purpose of callers and forward calls to appropriate staff
• Schedule, reschedule and cancel appointments
• Greet clients/guests professionally, determining the nature and purpose of the visit
• Collect, sort, distribute and prepare correspondence, mail and messages
• Receive payments, record receipts for services and handle and reconcile all petty cash
• Checking and processing information for files
• Filing and file maintenance
Qualifications:
• Previous reception experience
• Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills
Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Very high attention to detail
• Able to problem solve and take initiative
• Dependable, punctual and able to work in flexible working hours, must be able to work evening and weekends during income tax season
• Bookkeeping experience is an asset
Please submit resume to our Neepawa Office by December 6, 2024:
Kinley Thomson Chartered Professional Accountants Inc. 225-D Ellen Street, Neepawa, MB or email: ian@kinleythomson.com
We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
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FOODS
Industrial Plant Cleaner (NOC 65312)
Why join our team?
HyLife is a global leader in food processing, with a vision to be the best food company in the world. To achieve this, we are currently expanding our team and have exciting career opportunities at 623 Main St. Neepawa, MB. We are actively seeking to fill 10 positions.
The current starting wage is $22.20/hour with incremental increases to $23.55/hour based on tenure as per our Collective Agreement
Quick Facts:
Culturally diverse
– employ people from all over the world
• Fully integrated facility –Feed Mills, Barns, Transportation, and Production Plant
• 2500+ employees worldwide
• We Care about our employees, communities, customers, animals, and our environment
What we can offer you:
• Competitive Wage
• Vacation: 10 working days of paid vacation as per our collective bargaining agreement
• Comprehensive Benefits package – health coverage, dental plan, vision care, long-term disability, and pension plan
• Permanent full-time employment (74-80 hours per bi-weekly)
• PM Shift
• Full training, with genuine opportunities for career progression
Employee Referral program - $500! Free parking
• Company events
• And more!!!!
Your duties may include:
• Cleaning and sanitizing butcher and slaughter production areas and everything in between to ensure top-quality food safety standards.
• Operating cleaning equipment like high-pressure hoses to clean production equipment.
• Using cleaning chemicals with respect and following Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Ensuring all Quality Assurance checks are performed.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work area throughout the facility.
• Collaborating as a team to meet tight deadlines, ensuring production floors operate on time.
We are looking for people who are:
• Fit and capable of working in a physically demanding role. Capable of bending, lifting, and climbing.
• Available to work an 8-hour Night Shift from MondayFriday, between 11:15 PM to 9:00 AM Capable of repetitive manual tasks and standing for long periods of time
• Capable of working in diverse environments, including exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and odors
• Minimum of one (1) to seven (7) months experience in sanitation, or industrial cleaning, or heavy-duty cleaning
• Completion of Secondary school or equivalent experience
• Able to effectively communicate in English
• At least 18 years old to meet the minimum age requirement
HyLife is dedicated to promoting equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those who identify as a member of the following groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Older workers, Veterans, and Visible minorities.
Ways to apply: Online at http://hylife.com/careers/ or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0. Fax to: 204.476.3791 | Email to: jobs@hylife.com | In Person at 623 Main ST. E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 For inquiries contact: Phone: 204.476.3393
H yL ife has an accommodation process for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation during your employment because of a disability, please contact Jobs@hylife.com. An HR representative will be in touch with you as soon as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and our accommodation policy can be forwarded upon request.
Be a part of the HyLife experience
– your journey starts here!
We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted
FOODS
Hog Receiving Barn Worker (NOC85100)
Why join our team?
HyLife is a global leader in food processing, with a vision to be the best food company in the world. To achieve this, we are currently expanding our team and have exciting career opportunities at 623 Main St. Neepawa, MB. We are actively seeking to fill 5 positions.
The current starting wage is $19.25/hour with incremental increases to $20.55/hour based on tenure
Quick Facts:
• Culturally diverse – employ people from all over the world
• Fully integrated facility –Feed Mills, Barns, Transportation, and Production Plant
• 2500+ employees worldwide
• We Care about our employees, communities, customers, animals, and our environment
What we can offer you:
• Competitive Wage
• Vacation: 10 working days of paid vacation
• Comprehensive Benefits package – health coverage, dental plan, vision care, long-term disability, and pension plan
• Permanent full-time employment (74-80 hours per bi-weekly)
• PM Shift Premium
Full training, with genuine opportunities for career progression
• Employee Referral program - $500!
• Free parking
• Company events
• And more!!!!
Your duties may involve:
• Receiving and unloading hog deliveries.
• Sorting hogs into appropriate receiving pens.
• Ensuring humane and safe handling of hogs in our facility.
• Completing hog receiving documents to CFIA standards.
• Scraping trailers.
• Working outdoors and in a barn environment.
To excel in this role, you should possess:
• Respect for animal welfare, food safety, and workplace safety. Understanding of animal behavior
• Capable of working in diverse environments, including exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and odors
• Minimum of one (1) to seven (7) months experience working with livestock Fit and capable of working in a physically demanding role. Capable of bending, lifting, and crawling Completion of Secondary school or equivalent experience
• Capable of repetitive manual tasks
• Able to effectively communicate in English
• At least 18 years old to meet the minimum age requirement
HyLife i s dedicated to promoting equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those who identify as a member of the following groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Older workers, Veterans, and Visible minorities.
Ways to apply:
Online at http://hylife.com/careers/ or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0. Fax to: 204.476.3791 | Email to: jobs@hylife.com |
In Person at 623 Main ST. E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0
For inquiries contact: Phone: 204.476.3393
HyLife has an accommodation process for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation during your employment because of a disability, please contact Jobs@hylife.com. An HR representative will be in touch with you as soon as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and our accommodation policy can be forwarded upon request.
Be a part of the HyLife experience – your journey starts here!
We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted
FOODS
Industrial Butcher (NOC 94141)
Why join our team?
HyLife is a global leader in food processing, with a vision to be the best food company in the world. To achieve this, we are currently expanding our team and have exciting career opportunities at 623 Main St. Neepawa, MB. We are actively seeking to fill 150 positions.
The current starting wage is $16.45/hour with incremental increases to $24.60/hour based on tenure as per our Collective Agreement
Quick Facts:
• Culturally diverse – employ people from all over the world
• Fully integrated facility –Feed Mills, Barns, Transportation, and Production Plant
• 2500+ employees worldwide
• We Care about our employees, communities, customers, animals, and our environment
What we can offer you:
• Competitive Wage
• Vacation: 10 working days of paid vacation as per our collective bargaining agreement
• Comprehensive Benefits package – health coverage, dental plan, vision care, long-term disability, and pension plan
• Permanent full-time employment (74-80 hours per bi-weekly)
• PM Shift Premium
• Full training, with genuine opportunities for career progression
• Employee Referral program - $500!
• Free parking
• Company events
• And more!!!!
Your duties may include:
• Slaughter, eviscerate, and mark hogs for further processing;
• Debone edible parts and remove inedible organs for parts;
• Cut pork carcasses into primal cuts for further processing, cutting, or packaging for local, national, and international premium markets.
We are looking for people who are:
• Fit and capable of working in a physically demanding role
• Capable of repetitive manual tasks and standing for long periods of time
• Open to working in colder/warmer environments
• Minimum of one (1) to seven (7) months experience in meat cutting or slaughter or completed a program in Industrial Meat cutting Completion of Secondary school or equivalent experience
• Able to effectively communicate in English
HyLife is dedicated to promoting equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those who identify as a member of the following groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Older workers, Veterans, and Visible minorities.
Ways to apply:
Online at http://hylife.com/careers/ or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0. Fax to: 204.476.3791 | Email to: jobs@hylife.com | In Person at 623 Main ST. E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0
For inquiries contact: Phone: 204.476.3393
HyLife has an accommodation process for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation during your employment because of a disability, please contact Jobs@hylife.com. An HR representative will be in touch with you as soon as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and our accommodation policy can be forwarded upon request.
Be a part of the HyLife experience
– your journey starts here!
We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted
The Neepawa Banner & Press office will be closed December 23, 2024 - January 3, 2025
There will be no December 27th and January 3rd issues of the Neepawa Banner & Press.
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Opinion: Trudeau’s environmental record– failed and
Note: The following opinion piece was written by Dan Mazier, Member of Parliament for Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa Vice-Chair of the Standing Committee on Environment.
I want to let you in on a secret: Justin Trudeau and his Liberal government are fake environmentalists.
For years, the Trudeau Liberals faced little scrutiny over their environmental policies. The mainstream media anointed them as untouchable stewards of the environment who could do no wrong. Anyone who disagreed with their policies was quickly
labelled a “climate change denier” who didn’t give a damn about the environment. But all it takes is a scratch of the surface to quickly reveal the truth about the Trudeau government’s environmental record.
There is an old saying that “only when the tide goes out do you discover who’s been swimming naked,” and with multiple reports being published this month, it’s clear the Liberals have been swimming naked in the waters of environmentalism for years.
In November, Canada’s independent and non-partisan Environment Commissioner
released a damning audit that revealed the Liberals will NOT meet their own emissions reduction targets despite forcing Canadians to comply with their costly policies.
Included in the array of so-called environmental policies the Liberals promised would catapult Canada to success, was their plan to quadruple the carbon tax, ban gas-powered vehicles, stop funding the construction of new roads, and restrict fertilizer use for farmers.
Not only have these policies inflicted immense economic harm on Canadians, but they have also done nothing to achieve the environmental outcomes the Liberals promised.
In fact, not only did the Environment Commissioner reveal the Liberals will not meet their own targets, but he also revealed that Canada has the worst record in emissions reductions of any G7 country under the Liberals.
You wouldn’t recognize this from the actions of the Prime Minister, though. Trudeau and his ministers have been jetting around the world to promote their failed environmental policies like the carbon tax, while criticizing working-class people for fueling up their cars and heating their homes. In their eyes, it’s you - the average Canadian trying to make a living - who is the problem, not them.
I call this high-carbon hypocrisy.
Take a look at the Prime Minister’s own actions. Between June 1 and September 12 of 2024, Trudeau logged 92,104 kilometres of jet travel across 58 different trips. That’s nearly 300,000 litres of fuel burned this summer according to estimates. It’s one thing for the Prime Minister to lecture you on your actions, but to be completely
hypocritical and contradict the actions he’s demanding from everyone else, is absurd. The work of the Prime Minister requires travel – but so does the work of Canadians. 2024-11-26 – Letter to the Editor –Trudeau’s Environmental Record: Failed and Fake
While Trudeau’s environment minister, Steven Guilbeault, jetted across the world to attend the COP29 Climate Change Conference in Azerbaijan, his government’s failed environmental performance was once again exposed.
According to the 2025 Climate Change Performance Index that was released at the conference, under Trudeau, Canada now ranks 62 out of 67 countries in environmental performance. This is four rankings lower than two years ago despite multiple carbon tax hikes on Canadians.
In fact, dozens of countries around the world that do not punish their people with a costly carbon tax are significantly outperforming Canada on this environmental index.
Most notable is the United States – Canada’s largest trading partner and closest ally. The United States does not impose a federal carbon tax on its citizens, yet they outperform Canada on nearly every environmental metric.
The Americans’ refusal to copy the failed environmental policies of the Trudeau government has also protected their citizens from the accompanying economic harm.
According to Trevor Tombe, a professor of economics at the University of Calgary, last year, real GDP per capita in the United States was 43% higher than in Canada. He estimates the gap will increase to nearly 50% this year.
That’s why I asked the independent Environment Commissioner if Canada could achieve its targets without a carbon tax. He said yes.
For 9 years, the Liberals claimed that the carbon tax was the ONLY way to meet their environmental targets. The tide is sure going out fast.
I regret not directly challenging the Liberals sooner on their environmental record. As a lifelong farmer, I have an understanding of the environment that few, if any, in the Trudeau government have.
It is the same understanding of the natural landscape that every farmer, rancher, hunter, and angler share across Canada. No one cares more about the environment than those who live and work off the land.
Not only should we reject the failed “environmental” policies of the Trudeau Liberals – we should quit allowing ourselves to be lectured by the fake environmentalists in Ottawa.
Dan Mazier Member of Parliament Dauphin-Swan RiverNeepawa
Columbia. Kate had little money and didn’t like living in a city. She decided to save her money and head to the Yukon to make her fortune.
The year was 1898—a time when women were discouraged from going on adventures by themselves.
Kate was born in August of 1869. How old was she when she went to the Klondike gold fields in 1898?
hen Kate first heard about the gold rush on the Klondike River in northern Canada, she knew that thousands of people with “gold fever” would be heading north in the spring. She decided to travel up a frozen river in the winter to beat the crowds.
When she arrived in the tiny settlement of Glenora, she made a new _______, Jim Callbreath.
Kate told Callbreath that thousands of gold ____________ would start arriving by boat as soon as the ice __________ up. When Callbreath decided to build a hotel, Kate opened a ______________ in his building.
At the end of April, the river ice broke up, and boats full of prospectors started to __________. Houses and tents sprang up overnight.
Kate’s restaurant was very busy, so she made plenty of ___________ without ever going into the gold fields.
he boat from Vancouver dropped Kate and hundreds of other gold seekers on a muddy beach at Wrangell Island. While looking for a ferry to the mainland, she met a troop of Northwest Mounted Police. The Mounties told her that their camp cook had left, and now their food was terrible.
Kate had grown up in a large family and knew how to cook for a crowd. She offered to cook for the Mounties if they would help her and her sled dogs to get on the ferry.
Circle the items Kate might have packed on her sled. Put an X on items she would not have had in 1898 or that would have been unnecessary weight.
Shortly after the prospectors arrived, someone started a newspaper in Glenora. To find out what the paper called the town, replace each letter with the letter that comes before it in the alphabet. FRIEND
ate was restless. When she heard about even bigger gold strikes, she sold her restaurant and headed north again. But winter set in before she could get to the gold fields. Her
For each of the following character traits, find a person in the newspaper who shows that trait.
• Ingenuity
• Courage
• Determination
Find the words in the puzzle, then in this week’s Kid Scoop stories and activities.
Are you an eagle-eyed reader? Read the article below and correct the ten errors you find. The first one is done for you.
The Story of the Klondike Gold Rush
On July 14, 1897, the ship SS Excelsior arrived at the port of San Fransiso with over $750,000 worth of gold. Three days later, the SS Portland landed in Seattle with a huuge amount of gold, over two tuns!
Just where did all of that gold come from? It came from the Clondike River and some of its tributaries in the Yukon Territory of Kanada!
Three min were responsible for the discovery that started the Klondike Gold Rush. In August, 1896, almost a year befour the world heard about the newz, Skookum Jim Mason, Dawson Charlie, and George Carmack found the gold shining “like cheese in a sandwich” near Dawson City on Bonanza Creek.
With the The Seattle Post Intelligencer newspaper headlines proclaiming “GOLD, GOLD, COLD, GOLD! Stacks of Yellow Metal!” the stampede was on. In the first ten days of the gold rush, over 1,500 people headed north to find their share of the gold.
Exaggerate!
It was as tall as a mountain! I can run as fast as a cheetah on the grasslands of the Serengeti! Make up your own exaggerations!
Financial Literacy Starts Young!
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Beauty in the eye of the beer holder
Local Northern Light pictures part of new Farmery campaign
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press
The labels for Farmery Estate Brewery beer cans have been transformed into a colourful canvas for several talented photographers.
The Neepawa based brewery recently launched its ‘Northern Skies Through Women’s Eyes’ campaign.
For a limited time, Farmery’s Northern Lights Lager cans will prominently feature pictures of nature from four different Manitoba photographers. The visuals are focused, fittingly enough, upon the beauty of the northern lights, as they were captured across the province.
The photographers whose work was selected include Jodi Baker of Neepawa, Tracy Gregorash (Minnedosa), Donna Lach (Plumas) and Alysa Ferguson (Thompson)
Lawrence Warwaruk, co-owner of Farmery Estate
Brewery, said their business is proud to showcase these photographers and their artistry.
“This was just something that allowed us to highlight some tremendous artists from around the province. These pictures captured the beauty of the Northern Lights, and this is one way to get it into people’s hands,” stated Warwaruk.
To go along with the pictures, the beer cans will also feature contact information on each photographer, in the form of a bar code to view their available works for purchase.
Local exhibit planned as well
Along with the distribution of the cans, these artists will also have their work displayed at the Manitoba’s Flash Photographic Festival, which is set for Neepawa in April.
Yvonne Sisley of ArtsForward, helped to coordinate
the event, in partnership with the Flash Photographic Festival. Sisley said they are thrilled to be a part of
what should be an incredible exhibit featuring four talented female Northern Lights photographers.
“ArtsForward was approached by the Festival to participate, and knowing that we had one of the Northern Lights photographer, whose work is well known in town, I thought it would be really cool to highlight four women that we could get from all over Manitoba,” Sisley said. “So I just thought it’d be really cool to get women who are very, very passionate about this and who are from all over Manitoba for different perspectives on the same phenomenon.”
An exciting opportunity
Amongst the four photographers who will have their work displayed on the cans and exhibit, is Neepawa’s own Jodi Baker. The Banner & Press asked Baker what it meant to her to have her stunning captures of the Northern Lights commemorated in this way. She said it is a very exciting
way to exhibit her work.
“I love craft beer, I love photography and I love the [Northern] Lights. So, to be involved in a project like this, it was the pinnacle. To be one of the artist selected, I was just blown away by it. I was so excited,” said Baker.
The Farmery Estate Brewery Northern Lights Lager can with the Northern Lights artwork will be available for purchase at many participating Manitoba beer and alcohol vendors shortly,
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PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX
A mockup of the new Northern Light Lager cans from Farmery Estate Brewery.
PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX
From left to right: Jodi Baker, one of the four photographers whose work will be displayed on the beer cans, and Yvonne Sisley of ArtsForward. In the spring, ArtsForward will host an exhibit in conjunction with the Manitoba Flash Photographic Festival, which will showcase the works of all four featured artists.
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