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New details unveiled on highly anticipated senior housing project in Minnedosa
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press
Some exciting…and completely unexpected new details have dropped related to a Senior’s Active Living facility that been in the works for Minnedosa for almost a year.
During the Health & Wellness Fair, at the 50+ Activity Centre on Oct. 4, representatives with Valley Life Housing Group Inc. shared information on their proposed 50 suite senior living complex. As well, newly created artist renderings for the facility were shown to the public for the first time.
Grant Butler, who is a representative of Valley Life Housing, shared that the committee is currently working on the business plan. Butler stated that as it currently stands, the cost for the project is around $18 million, with between $3 to $5 million of that to be covered through local fundraising efforts.
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An artist’s rendering of the proposed 50-suite senior living complex for Minnedosa, which was showcased at the Health & Wellness Fair at Minnedosa’s 50+ Activity Centre on Oct. 4.
Housing Group hopeful for 2025 construction start
A view of how the suites may look at the proposed senior living centre for Minnedosa, tentatively slated for construction in 2025.
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The rest of the cost to be covered through loans, possibly through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
As for when there could be a shovel in the ground, Butler stated that they have set an ambitious timeline.
“If everything goes the way we hope it will go, we’re hoping to start digging in 2025. That’s the goal, but it all depends on fundraising. That will depend on how land acquisition goes through. The Town [of Minnedosa] has set aside the land for us at this point in time. They haven’t donated the land, they’ve just ‘You get first choice on
that land.’ That expires in December 2025, because then they want to be able to resell it if need be. So, we are on a bit of a time crunch.”
Once construction were to begin, it is estimated that it could take over a year to complete.
Exciting times ahead
Co-chair Gaylene Johnson spoke with the Banner & Press immediately after the presentation, and noted that this is a very exciting time for the proposal.
“We started over a year ago with the initial push out there that this is what we were doing. It’s been quiet for a while, but there were some new details we could
confirm, so we thought this was a good opportunity [at the Wellness Fair] to say ‘Hey, we’re still out here, we’re still working and this is where we’re at.’” noted Johnson. “Having this presentation, with the visuals from the renderings, it gets people excited, and it will, hopefully be the kickoff to the fund-raising.”
As for how fundraising efforts will proceed, Johnson said it’s too early to get into specifics, but that every idea is on the table, including corporate sponsorships.
Valley Life Housing Group Inc. is a non-profit made up of representatives from seven surrounding R.M.s.
Seen above is a view of the Town of Minnedosa (homes, etc, seen at left). The Town of Minnedosa set aside a section of land for the Valley Life Housing Group to allow them first pick. The first pick deal will expire in December 2025 so the town may resell if needed.
Health & Wellness Fair held in Minnedosa
The Health & Wellness Fair, held on Oct. 4 at Minnedosa, was well attended. A portion of the crowd can be seen here conversing and taking
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press
The answers to healthy living for adults over 50 were accessible in Minnedosa on Friday, Oct. 4 at the Health & Wellness Information Fair. The third annual event was held at the 50+ Activity Centre and featured 20 different booths with an array of information from local groups and businesses.
Minnedosa & District Service to Seniors Resource Coordinator Alyse Richards said she was very pleased with this year’s local response to the Fair, as
there was quite the crowd in attendance. She noted there was a lot of valuable information to be had.
“This is an event that promotes a lot of relevant health and wellness information, as well as programs that are available locally. This is our third annual Fair and it just seems to be engaging more and more people each year,” said Richards. “This year, we were able to offer a presentation with Public Health, giving us information on vaccines that are available and recommended as we age.”
As well, there was an impromptu presentation from Valley Life Housing Group on the proposed Active Living Facility planned for Minnedosa (Expanded details appear in a related article located on Page 1 and 2). Richards said the feedback from both the vendors and attendees was overwhelmingly positive, and inspires Service to Seniors to make the day even bigger and better in 2025.
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in the booths.
Looking Back
1974: J. Brown retires after 35 year service with MPE
By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press
125 years ago, Wednesday, October 11, 1899
Andrew Guest, formerly a resident of Springhill, proposes erecting a boarding house and feed stable at Glenella.
A. Ballantine & Son have leased the south half of the Ludlow block from W. F. Lunn and will at once open out there a stock of clothing boots and shoes. This firm will also continue to occupy the Rodgers block with their dry goods, groceries and sundries.
100 years ago, Friday, October 10, 1924
It is very seldom that Neepawa is privileged to hear a person of the type of Ernest Thompson Seton, who will speak in the Opera House next Wednesday afternoon and evening. Get your ticket from Fred Leach’s.
Note: According to the Canadian Encyclopedia, Ernest Thompson Seton was an author, naturalist and artist.
According to Britannica Encyclopedia, his was born in England but raised in North America, with his family coming to Canada in 1866.
Information found on the website for the Manitoba provincial government also states that he had a brother with a homestead in Carberry, whom he joined in 1882 and began keeping scientific records. The nearby hills would become the setting of some of his most famous stories. He was also appointed Naturalist to the Manitoba Government in 1892.
Information on Parks Canada notes that he was passionately interested in nature and the relationship of Native peoples to their environment.
Here is a freak of nature for you: A Neepawa housekeeper cut a large cabbage in halves lengthwise one day last week and found a bee imbedded between the layers about midway between the the
heart and the outside. The bee showed some signs of life and was placed in the sunlight where it gradually regained strength and eventually flew away. How long was it imbedded in that cabbage? Possibly two months. It seems incredible, but the story is vouched for.
75 years ago, Thursday, October 13, 1949
Formerly a well known resident of Neepawa, Allan R. Ramsay, has received his captain’s commission in the Canadian Army active force, Army headquarters announced.
Captain Ramsay was one of 12 university students commissioned as second lieutenants a year ago, at the start of their final year in dentistry. All now are serving as dental officers with the Royal Canadian Dental Corps.
Now residing in Montreal, Allan is the son of A. A. Ramsay, of Winnipeg, and the late Mrs. Ramsay. He received his schooling at the public and high schools here, and for some yearswas a reporter on the Neepawa Press Staff. Later, he attended normal school and taught school for some time.
He served with the RCAF during the second world war, when he was stationed for considerable time at Montreal. At the end of the war, he enrolled in the Canadian Officers’ Training Corps, and graduated in Dentistry from McGill University in Montreal.
Ratepayers of Neepawa and district will go to the polls Oct. 21 to vote on the establishment of a local hospital…
Total cost is estimated at $200,000 with federalprovincial grants providing $90,000 and gifts totalling $6,000 from the Manitoba
Voters in the municipalities of Gladstone, Westbourne and parts of Lansdowne and Alonsa will decide upon the organization of Gladstone Hospital District No. 17. A favourable vote here will provide a 16-bed hospital in the town of Gladstone and two four-bed nursing units in Plumas and Langruth.
50 years ago, Thursday, October 10, 1974
A dental clinic is now in operation at Alonsa school, conducting an education program, fluoride brushings, and fillings, mainly for students from the grades one to six level, and giving treatment for those urgently requiring it in grades seven to nine. It is hoped that parents can establish a regular dental treatment pattern with their family dentist as a supplement to the program at the school.
Carberry-Glenboro area cattlemen have launched an all-out war on cattle grubs. Starting Friday,
Oct. 11 supplies of systemic insecticide will be made available to cattlemen in the Municipality of South Cypress, North Cypress, Elton and Cornwallis. The Carberry Grassland Society is sponsoring the project and they hope to reduce the losses from cattle grubs by a well-organized attack.
20 years ago, Monday, October 11, 2004
The fifth floor of Neepawa’s East View Lodge has reopened following a summer shutdown…
Faced with staffing shortages, Sorenson said
the RHA had no choice but to close the fifth floor at the end of June.
The fifth floor was chosen because the move affected only 11 residents, Sorenson said. The other three floors of the 125-bed care home are more heavily populated.
Disclaimer: The information gathered and used each week in the Looking Back feature is directly taken from the original print copy of the Neepawa Press and Neepawa Banner newspapers. Any errors or omissions from stories (Factually or otherwise) are the result of the original print and not the responsibility of the archivist for the current version of the Neepawa Banner & Press.
“I, even I, am the Lord, and apart from me there is no savior. I have revealed and saved and proclaimed— I, and not some foreign god among you. You are my witnesses,” declares the Lord, “that I am God.” Isaiah 43:11-12 (New International Version)
Pool Elevators.
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Joe Brown, second from left, was honoured around this time in 1974 on his retirement from Manitoba Pool Elevator Association. He is shown here being presented with a gift by Adam Wright, elevator manager at Erickson, district director. Second from right is Harold Sneath, president of Manitoba Pool Elevators.
This ad for John Thiessen, Texaco distributor from Glenella, appeared in the Oct. 10, 1974 edition of The Neepawa Press.
Perspectives
Tundra
By Chad Carpenter
55 years in the making
Fifty-five years ago on Oct. 11, it was a Saturday and it was a bit cool and blustery. It can easily be said that it was the most important day in my life. Christine and I got married that day in the Virden Presbyterian church. Our wedding reception was at the former Scarth School which, by 1969, had been converted into a community centre.
It was a memorable day that included family, good food, some nice fiddle music played by Alex Milne. It also included a very weak speech by me, a disappointment to my wife. Christine’s parents were Henry and Jean Lobel and her family still lives at Scarth and are very active members in the Virden area. We were university students and it’s amazing that we were able to somehow afford to get married, rent a one bedroom apartment in the Fort Rouge area of Winnipeg. Our wedding took place on Thanksgiving weekend. What better weekend to get married. Our honeymoon was a night in a little roadside motel and a Sunday drive in the valley north of Virden. I believe we explored an old stone church and enjoyed what was left of the fall colours. By Tuesday morning, we were back at class at U of M.
The next year was a whirlwind. By our first anniversary, I had graduated with an Ag degree, Christine with a Teaching Certificate and a one year of Arts. I had served a term on the U of M Senate, finished off working with the Manitoban, the U of M newspaper and moved to Carberry to work for Carnation Foods (now McCains). I worked a term position at Brandon University with the BUNTEP program, moved back to Winnipeg to work on a tomato greenhouse
Right in the Centre
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Through all this we have been blessed.
research project. Oh yes, and had our first son Michael. By January 1971, we had moved to Neepawa and now 50 plus years later we are pretty much rooted in the western Manitoba scene.
Now we have two sons, a daughter-in-law, four grandchildren, two grandsons-in-law and four great grand sons to fill out the family package to date. We have farmed, run an auction business, operated a newspaper for 35 years and now are responsible for three community papers and a local TV station. Just on a trivial note, I can say I have been in publishing for 58 years as my first one was in 1966. We have had financial challenges, political wins and losses and numerous health challenges. The most recent and serious one has been Christine’s battle with cancer and chemotherapy. She is recovering; it’s a slow and arduous process, but she is doing much better.
Through all this, and I won’t speak for Christine, but I think she agrees, we have been blessed. I summarize our life with words of a hymn.
“To God be the glory, great things he has done! So loved he the world that he gave us his Son, who yielded his life an atonement for sin, and opened the life-gate that all may go in.”
I have made lots of mistakes, said some things I shouldn’t have said but I stand by all that is above in this column. We have been blessed, and assailed with some troubles but nothing earth shaking.
We are blessed by God and with family. Blessed by this part of Manitoba and by all the communities we live and work in. Blessed by many great people we currently live beside and were blessed by those who have passed away.
Today we hear a lot of “F” words but I have four of them– Faith, Family, Friends and Finances. Just be sure to keep them in that order.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this column are the writer’s personal views and are not to be taken as being the view of the newspaper staff.
Thanksgiving…
There is a day set aside for giving thanks. Perhaps we do need a reminder to be grateful. It should be a daily practice. As I mature– read that as I get older- it becomes more and more necessary to be thankful, to recognize the many great people, and things, that fill my life. I have family, friends, food, faith and there are times when I would list them in different orders of significance.
Laundry. I love doing the laundry and am hard pressed not to wash clothes that aren’t even dirty. There is a deep satisfaction for me to be able to, without much effort, wash, dry and put away a plethora of clothing and household items. I heard stories of my maternal grandmother, the one who raised twelve children on a farm, welcoming a trundle washer that was powered by an electric motor. No more arm killing hours spent scrubbing on a wash board or swinging the arm of the half circle washing tub. The clothes line was the constant, winter and summer, often needing a strong tree branch or piece of lumber to help support the weight of the wet laundry. I watched my mother welcome the wringer washer; still heating the water and bucketing the waste water outside. Wet washed items where piled high until it was time to change the wash water to the rinse water, and then they were lugged outside to the clothes line. I watched the household welcome the electric clothes dryer, saving many a frost bitten finger or nose. ( I do miss the smell of fresh frozen laundry thawing while draped over doorways and chairs– but I don’t miss that enough to replicate it!) My routine now consists of loading a washing machine, pressing buttons, adding detergent and walking away. For most of the year I still use the great outdoors as the dryer, because I have that option. I am thankful for laundry!
Wonders of a warming oven
Kitchen aids… both of my grandmothers had household help after the children left home. That gave them time to grow gloxinias, play with grandchildren and go visiting. I heard the stories of my maternal grandmother, the mother of twelve, having a summer kitchen so that the constant cooking wouldn’t overheat the house. I heard of the wonders of the warming oven that served as an incubator for my preemie aunt; the bed warmers that were heated in the oven and sent upstairs with the children; the wonder of the kettle simmering on the back burner for coffee on demand. I saw my mother embrace the electric gadgets in her kitchen, from yogurt makers to dehydrators. I am thankful for the microwave!
And modern travel! I heard of my grandparents relying on horsepower to get to town and go visiting; horse powered transportation and horses for all the farm work. I saw my parents enjoy travel across North America with a mostly reliable vehicle. Currently I hold title to what I consider a luxury vehicle- larger than I need, more comfortable than I could imagine, and reliable!
These are only some of my daily thank yous. The safety of my home, community and country are huge. Take time to reflect on what all we have that is thank worthy.
Thanks for memories
This coming Monday is Thanksgiving Day in Canada. On this day, we are encouraged to reflect on the things we have received, the good times we have shared, the hard times we have endured and the lessons we have learned in the past 12 months. From these categories, each of us should be able to list many things for which to give thanks.
Over the next few weeks, I want to share some items from my list. This week, with apologies to the late Bob Hope, I want to say “Thanks for memories.”
Although I am a farm kid and sometimes believe that I have more dirt than blood in my veins, my memories of the farm and farming are about as primitive as they come. I am awestruck by the incredible advances in equipment and technology used by today’s farmers. I would be totally lost trying to operate any of today’s farm equipment.
Our farm had one tractor-a 930 Case-the kind
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where the seat hung out over the back drawbar. It had a 6-speed transmission, hand clutch, live Power Take Off and only two hydraulic circuits. We used that tractor for all the fieldwork and choring our small farm required. And since it had no cab, we had to bundle up when doing early spring or late fall tillage to protect ourselves from cold temperatures and brisk winds. But, as we all did in the 1960s, we made do with what we had. It was all we could afford.
The same applied to our farm truck-a 1949 Mercury 2-ton; with a V-8, valvein-block engine and a four speed transmission that had a top highway speed of 35-40 miles per hour.
Like our tractor, that truck also did everything. One
day it would be hauling grain to the local elevator. The next day it would haul pigs to market and the day after it would make a trip to the local mine for a load of coal. I took my Driver’s Ed in that truck. With three quarter sections of open field for practice, I soon became quite proficient as a driver-but not sufficiently skilled to avoid breaking two rear view mirrors on the truck.
Ours was a mixed farm. Wheat was our cash crop. Oats and barley were ground into feed for our livestock (dairy and beef cattle and market hogs). There was always more work to do than there was time to do it– but by working together, we got it all done.
And on the second Sun-
day in October, as we gathered for our Thanksgiving service, we were greeted by a display of every conceivable kind of fruit, vegetable, melon, squash, gourd and home preserve our church family could put together. And that display often included two huge bouquets of Gladiolus– grown, picked and arranged by my mom.
It’s been 55 years since I left the farm to begin my training for ministry. But memories of those years are just as vivid today as they have ever been. I thank God for those who guided my personal, intellectual and spiritual growth during my years on the farm. Those lessons have remained with me. I have not always lived by them as consistently as I should have. But when I have strayed, they have brought me back to the core beliefs that have been the foundation of my faith since childhood and that continue to guide me today. And so today, I can say: “Thanks Lord, for these memories.”
Counting our blessings
This past week we had sick kids in our house.
Between ear infections and sleeplessness and coughing and runny noses and endless laundry I found myself complaining, and if I’m being brutally honest, ungrateful.
But I was truly stopped in my ungratefulness as I watched the footage of the flooding and damage from hurricane Helene and in the midst of the heartbreak, the fear now with the impending hurricane Milton.
It was stark reminder to me that the things that annoy me and the things I complain about, should not be.
So today I just want to take a moment, to take pause, and to hold space for all those that have storm prepped, evacuated, and are starting over again.
For those that came home to their homes destroyed only to turn back
around to evacuate again.
For those who have lost loved ones who may never be recovered.
For those who can’t evacuate and are praying desperately on their knees for safety.
For those that have had to ration their food and water for their children because they are stranded and don’t know when help is coming.
Today I am on my knees praying for you, my heart breaking with yours.
Today I am reminded, as this horror unfolds in our neighbouring country, that my house still stands, my loved ones are alive and around me, my children are safe, I have food and
water, I have electricity and heat. My complaints should not be complaints at all.
As the world watches and waits, as we hold our breath, as Florida braces for yet another devastating impact.
As those sitting in vehicles, grid locked on the highway, praying they make it out before the surge hits. As the elderly, the sick, those without means to evacuate sit and pray.
I am reminded of the power of prayer and Gods sovereignty in ALL circumstances.
I am reminded that he brings out the best in people during hard times,
‘I have seen the best of Manitobans’
Note: The following letter was submitted by Premier Wab Kinew.
Over the past year, I have had the wonderful honour of leading your provincial government here in Manitoba. During that time, I have seen the best of Manitobans. I had the honour of standing on the beaches of Normandy with our veterans, who as young people, fought to protect our way of life, human rights, democracy, and respect for all people. I joined students and educators as we launched a province-wide school food program that ensures every student in Manitoba has a healthy meal when they need one. I listened to the courageous voices of the family members of murder victims who stood up, demanded justice, and are now working with us to bring their loved ones home.
This year Manitobans came together in the face of great difficulties. I heard the sadness and the pain of the people in Carman who lived through terrible violence and unspeakable tragedy.
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Thumbs up, thumbs down
To Mother Nature for the horrendous winds on Monday, September 30, that blew down 2 of our 75 year old and 75 feet high Spruce trees in our Farm Shelterbelt!
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he brings them together to help one another.
For every devastating video I have watched this week, I’ve seen one of people on horseback rescuing families, hauling in supplies.
I’ve seen helicopters air rescuing people and animals, dropping cases of water to people who’s roads have washed out.
So today, whether you believe in God or not, whether you pray regularly or not, whether you are watching this unfold or not, please take a moment to send up a prayer, a thought, a kind word for those walking through unthinkable circumstances.
When you open your eyes, I want you to look around you and count your blessings, be reminded that your home is standing, your family is safe, you have food and water and to be filled with an undeniable sense of gratitude.
Edrans
Thumbs Down to whomever creates the horrendous winds of late September as canvas garages and the truck mounted sign for the Manitoba Agricultural Museum was blown over for the second time in 2024...has sat in the same spot... for many years fine!
Robert Smith
Edrans
To Mother Nature for 5 good weeks of harvest of the first 6 weeks this fall, with hopes of another 3-4 weeks of average harvest weather to finish the 2024 harvest before winter sets in!
Robert Smith
Edrans
Thumbs Up to Mother Nature for another bountiful harvest on the Big Plain with fighting elsewhere in the world...we should count our blessing every day...to be living in the Land of Plenty!
Robert Smith
Edrans
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Faith & Family
out of helen’s kitchen Helen Drysdale Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a day meant to remind us of our many blessings. Counting our blessings helps us recognize what we take for granted in our daily lives. As we sit down to a meal surrounded by the love of family and friends may we learn to develop the value of intentionally counting our blessings in life every day.
Brightly coloured orange pumpkins are a staple for fall decoration. I, however, prefer my pumpkins made into hearty soups, savory dishes, and sweet treats like pumpkin pie. But you don’t have to be limited to pumpkin pie. Try these easy to make pumpkin desserts for your special day or just every day.
Pumpkin crisp a great finish to any meal. This dessert can be whipped up quickly and is perfect for the Thanksgiving holidays.
Pumpkin crisp
796 ml can pure pumpkin puree
1 cup cream
1 cup milk
1 cup brown sugar
3 large eggs
2 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 cup large flake rolled oats
1 cup dark brown sugar
3/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Whipped cream
Preheat the oven to 350° F. Lightly grease a 13X9 inch baking dish. Whisk together the pumpkin puree, cream, milk, sugar, eggs and pumpkin pie spice, in a large bowl until well blended. Add to the prepared pan. In another large bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, flour and cinnamon. Melt the butter and stir into the flour mixture until it is crumbly. Add the desired nuts. Sprinkle over the first layer. Bake for around 50 minutes or until the crumble is a nice golden brown and set in the middle. Serve room temperature or slightly warm with whipped cream.
This easy pumpkin recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving dessert! A rich and creamy pumpkin pudding with all the flavor of pumpkin pie and none of the fussy pastry crust.
Pumpkin pudding
1 398 mL can pumpkin puree
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 Tbsp. molasses
1 heaping Tbsp. flour
1 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
3 large eggs, slightly beaten
1 3/4 cups half-and-half, or light cream or milk
Put all the ingredients in a blender. Pour into a casserole dish. Bake at 350°F for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. The pudding may also be baked in individual baking dishes or ramekins. Place the ramekins in a larger pan and fill it with boiling water to a depth of about 1 inch. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
RCMP report: Grocery theft crackdown underway
By Sgt David Taggart Submitted
In the month of September, the Spruce Plains RCMP had 310 occurrences. This month, we laid 117 traffic related tickets. We found one person impaired by alcohol and three to be impaired by drugs.
This month, there were three trucks and two quads that were stolen. Should you have property stolen do not wait till after the weekend to report the crime. Please call 911 and report it.
There was a theft of groceries from several businesses in the area. We used the RCMP social media page to put out photographs of the suspects. In one instance, all three suspects were identified, charges are pending. We also had two instances of persons passing counterfeit bills. This is rare
and we encourage people working in retail if they are unsure if a bill is legitimate or not to check with their manager.
On Sept. 21, the Spruce Plains RCMP conducted a traffic stop in Neepawa. During the course of the traffic stop police found the driver to be in possession of tobacco products, which were unstamped.
In accordance with the Excise Act, the driver was placed under arrest and during the course of the search the officer discovered methamphetamine, cash and a mobile device.
As a result, a Dodge Grand Caravan was seized as Offence Related Property and is pending forfeiture. The driver, 47-year-old Jaytee Santos of Neepawa, has been charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Methamphetamine
and Possession of Proceeds of Crime. The investigation continues.
Speeder of the Month–A 38 year old driver from Dauphin going 145 in a 100 zone.
Anti-Fraud Tip– Taxpayer or Canada Revenue Agency Scam – A scammer claims to be an employee of either the Canada Revenue Agency or Service Canada. They state you have a compromised SIN number, an outstanding case against you, owe back taxes, have unpaid balances, committed a financial crime.
They threaten that if you do not speak to them immediately, you’ll be arrested, fined or even deported. The scammers may request payment via money service businesses, pre-paid cards/gift cards (iTunes, Google Play or Steam cards) or Bitcoin.
History update: Swimming at Riding Mountain
The Neepawa Banner & Press has an update regarding this photo from Old Canada Series, which was featured in the Sept. 27, 2024 edition of the Neepawa Banner & Press. Lorna Cowan reached out and noted that her two sons– Bill and Brian Howe– can be seen here. Bill and Brian can be seen at the front of the group, closest to the camera and looking at the leader. Bill and Brian were born in 1957 and 1959, which would change the original time period estimate for the photograph from the 1950’s to potentially the late 60s at least– perhaps 1967 or later. Bill would have been either nine or 10 here and Brian seven or eight.
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Neepawa Chamber concerned about road deterioration
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press
Neepawa’s business sector has voiced its’ desire for a clear plan on the long term repairs to the town’s streets. The Neepawa & District Chamber of Commerce, on behalf of its membership, recently forwarded a letter to Town Council related to the conditions of roads throughout the community.
The rough shape of the streets, sidewalks and curbs are related to a much milder than usual winter last year. Those conditions caused a few issues with a large number of potholes created due to the freezing-thawing cycle. Neepawa along with almost every other community in western Manitoba, found themselves dealing with these types of problems.
Funding was set aside in this year’s budget for several repairs, including a complete repaving of blocks on Mill and Hamilton Street. Some of those major improvements ran into a roadblock of sorts, however, as in late August, the province announced the complete repair of 18th Street in Brandon. That multi-million dollar project ended up being the priority for all the available paving companies, pushing Neepawa and a few other small towns further back on the waiting list.
The Chamber letter Back to the Chamber of Commerce letter, which was read aloud at the Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 1. It began with the Chamber expressing its appreciation for all the hard work and dedication that is put in by Council, administration and staff.
“We want to make sure that alongside addressing this urgent matter, we also acknowledge and thank you for the ongoing efforts in making Neepawa a better place for all residents. Your commitment to our community does not go unnoticed, and we are grateful for what you do.”
However…
As is the case with most letters that start with the
positives, it was followed up with what could be called a ‘however statement’, in relation to the physical condition of several streets.
“On behalf of the Neepawa & District Chamber of Commerce and our 110 members, we are writing to express our collective concerns regarding the current condition of the roads, sidewalks and curbs in our community,”
The Chamber letter continued by expressing concern about how the streets current state could impact the local economy.
“It has come to our attention through member and visitor feedback, that the poor state of our roads is causing considerable concern. Vehicles are at risk of damage, and this perception alone may deter both locals and visitors from travelling to Neepawa. Such a deterrent may lead to a decline in economic activity, directly affecting the vitality of our businesses and the community at large,”
The letter also highlighted a desire for more sidewalks to route walking traffic to business areas.
Upon receipt and reading of the Chamber letter at the Council meeting, Neepawa Mayor Brian Hedley acknowledged the points that were brought up.
“Yes, we are totally aware of our nice, warm freeze thaw winter that really aggressively deteriorated the streets around town. Yes, we do have plans in place, and yes, we will be reviewing a lot more in the coming months as well,” stated Hedley
Neepawa Town Council: Tuesday, Oct 1
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press
The most recent Council meeting for the Town of Neepawa was held on Tuesday, Oct. 1. The meeting was just under an hour and featured several local matters, including:
Council Reports
• Lisa Pottinger updated Council of a meeting of the Beautiful Plain Medical Clinic Committee, where the resurfacing of the floors in the Clinic’s exam room was approved. The carpets within those rooms will be removed and replaced with solid surface floors.
• Jason Nadeau provided a brief update on the most recent Westlake Employment and regional Library Board meetings. One item highlighted was the plan for the Library Board to start reviewing budget details at the next meeting on Oct. 16. A regional bookmobile idea is also currently being discussed. As for the Neepawa Public Library, specifically, there will be a revision of employee hours. For 2025, there will be additional employee hours added on Thursdays and Saturdays within the existing schedule. In June, there were 1,400 items checked out of the Neepawa Library, while in July, that number rose to 2,024, but slowed down slightly in August to a still respectable 1,888 checkouts. One final meeting on Nadeau’s schedule was with the Rossburn Trail Association. A reminder that motorized vehicles are not allowed on the trail, with the exception of snowmobiles in the winter.
• Murray Parrott expressed his support and appreciation of Touchwood Park Association and its’ recent efforts with the creation of a new play structure. He said its’ another great addition to the community bought forward by an array of local volunteers and supporters. As well, Parrott provided some information on the recent visit from World Trade Centre Winnipeg, Tourism Manitoba and more who toured our community. He said it was a tremendous opportunity to show the rest of the province what a great community we have.
• Yvonne Sisley informed Mayor and council of some recent meetings, including one with seniors at the Yellowhead Manor. She also referenced the Chambers and business meeting previous brought up by Councilor Parrott, which she noted were very good, informative discussions. Sisley also congratulated Touchwood for its creation of the new accessible play structure. One final item of note, as Sisley stated the Indigenous Celebrations recently held in Neepawa were very successful, with an estimated 2,200 people in total participating.
Manager of Operations report
Denis Saquet stated that the Main Street drainage project is proceeding. Staff have completed the dig at Crocus, where new housing development has been proposed. There were also updates on the Water Treatment Plant and land drainage project close to the new hospital.
New business
• Some property owners close to the 320 acres of land purchased by the Town of Neepawa earlier this year, expressed concern about the rezoning of some of that land. A portion of the land is planned to be rezoned from agricultural to industrial. Property owners attended the Council meeting and raised concerns directly to Council that the change would negatively impact the value of their land. Another response was sent, via email, expressing similar disagreement with the proposed rezoning.
• The Beautiful Plains Community Medical Clinic Committee forwarded a letter to Town Council. The letter expressed the increasing competition in many communities to acquire new medical professionals, specifically physicians. The Committee has asked for an increase in the grant amount received each year, in order to stay competitive with other municipalities
who are pursuing physicians as well. The formula for the increase would factor in population size and a $2.00 per capital levy from the ratepayers. For Neepawa, that would increase their annual grant from $2,500 to $11,500. The previous grant amount has remained unchanged since 2011. The Clinic Committee will be sending similar letters to surrounding R.M.s related to their annual grants.
• Council has approved entering into an agreement with the Province of Manitoba on the construction and maintenance of a raw water pipeline within the control limits along PTH #5.
• The Town of Neepawa accepted a tender from Rob Smith & Son for $1.9 million on the expansion of the Oberon Well Mechanization and the twinning of the raw water supply.
• Second and third reading was given to the review of cemetery maintenance fees.
Editorial: National Newspaper Week is about Supporting Local Journalism
By Paul Deegan News Media Canada
According to the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism’s Digital News Report 2024, Canadians’ trust in news is 39 per cent. For comparison, Americans’ trust is news is even lower at 32 per cent.
There are many variables at play in the decline of trust, including engagement-driven algorithms that deprioritize hard news – which traditionally provided a common set of facts – in favour of reinforcing one’s point of view rather than informing the reader. The rise of ‘fake news’, misinformation, and disinformation are among other factors in the decline of trust.
Across Canada, newspapers – whether print or digital – continue to cover school boards, cops, courts, city hall, and other issues that matter to the daily lives of Canadians. That’s why Canadians’ trust in their regional or local newspaper stands at a relatively healthy 65 per cent.
But real journalism by real journalists – not some artificial intelligence tool that scrapes the web for content, which is not always reliable – costs real money. Real local journalism involves the hard work of gathering facts, shows evidence of first-hand reporting — such as independent research, interviews, and fieldwork — and editing. The light rewriting, reproduction, or aggregation of news from external sources is not original journalism, nor is simply cutting and pasting news releases or loading up a website with copy from a wire service or with a carousel of clickbait.
While there is no one silver bullet to solve the economic crisis in journalism, there are solutions that can help.
First, businesses can support their local newspaper through advertising.
Governments – federal, provincial and local – can follow the lead of the Ford
government in Ontario earmark 25 per cent of advertising spend to domestic news publishers. For context, the feds spent more on China’s TikTok last year than all Canadian print publications combined.
The private sector shouldn’t be competing with the public broadcaster, which takes in $73,139,000 in digital advertising revenue while receiving $1,271,800,000 in direct annual government subsidies.
The government can provide the Competition Bureau with the tools and resources it needs to complete its investigation into online advertising practices in Canada.
And finally, Canada Post needs to return to the long-standing policy of exempting community newspapers with commercial inserts (e.g., flyers from local hardware and grocery franchisees) from the Consumers’ Choice program.
Community newspapers with commercial inserts are not ‘junk mail’.
In a world where misinformation travels faster than truth, newspapers and their websites keep Canadians informed, connected, and engaged in communities from coast to coast. National Newspaper Week is an opportunity to recognize the 3,000 print journalists who work tirelessly every day to get news out to Canadians, but it’s also an opportunity to reflect on how we, as Canadians, can support their work.
Paul Deegan is president and CEO of News Media Canada
A legacy beyond bricks and mortar
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press
Though it has now been about four years since St James’ Anglican closed its church in Neepawa, its’ legacy reaches well beyond simple bricks and mortar.
It’s a legacy of good will and good deeds still practiced to this day by its parishioners. It’s a legacy kept vibrant through the partnership of Neepawa’s United-Anglican Church. And it’s a legacy that was recently celebrated on the grounds of their new home through the installation of a commemorative bench.
The polished black marble and concrete bench sits next the bell tower, close to the main entrance of the church, located at 475 Mountain Avenue. It was created by Guinn Bros Memorials and commissioned by the congregation.
Its’ message, which is etched into the bench’s back rest, includes a brief history of the Anglican Church’s former homes and a simple, but poignant message that ‘This bench is given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of present and departed parishioners’.
A piece of local history
Nancy Hunter and Jackie Snider shared details with the Banner & Press
on the creation of this special commemoration. They noted it was inspired by the rededication of the St. James’ Anglican bell at the United Church, back in 2023.
“When the bell went up, we decided that it would be nice to have some kind of area. A spot that’s at church, but not in church, type of place,” noted Snider.
For the next year or so, Anglican members decided to donate money towards the bench. It was also decided early on by those in
charge of this project that they weren’t going to ask for money. They wanted to ensure that any support given were not taking away from any other fundraising efforts already established by the congregation. After the money needed was raised, Hunter said they went about coming up with the concept of the
bench and the message it would convey.
“I think people had been to many different cemeteries around Neepawa and area and seen a bench, and those types [of bench] were often commemorative. So it seemed like a wonderful place to have the etching of the church there, the history of it.”
But beyond the history, Hunter and Snider stated that sometimes it’s just nice to have a bench available for you while you are out and about.
“What can we give to our community that also has a welcome message,” Hunter said.
A room inspired by St. James Anglican
The bench and the bell are not the only pieces of legacy that live on for the Anglican Church. Inside their new location, an entire room has been turned into
what could be describes as a mini-recreation of their former home. There are four small rows of seating with the pews from the old building, which was located near the Yellowhead Highway, that are pointed toward the altar. As well, some of the stained glass windows have been saved and are displayed upon the wall and window of the room. Snider and Hunter remarked that there are some special, more personal events that are held within the space.
A legacy of giving It is very important to note, that these additions by the Anglican wing of the church, are not about separation, but rather respect for their local history.
Hunter and Snider were quick to note that those who were part of the old United Church were very welcoming to the new partnership. The pair added that the bench, the room and all the other physical items are just a small part of the Anglican legacy. Its’ true legacy is paying respect to those who came before and taught them the value of giving back.
“Its presence was felt [in Neepawa] for generations. For over a hundred years, and it’s respecting your elders, respecting those who came before, But it’s also just continuing the legacy of giving,” said Hunter.
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The new bench in front of the United-Anglican Church in Neepawa will help preserve the legacy of St. James Anglican.
Harris Pharmacy’s big move
Below is a brief timeline of the 366 Mountain Ave. Harris Pharmacy build and move, as per the edition of The Neepawa Banner & Press that it appeared in.
•Feb. 24, 2023: Harris Pharmacy announced that it planned to move from 424 Mountain to 366 Mountain.
The location at 424 is actually two buildings that had been joined together. The buildings had previously been occupied by Stedman’s store (south portion), Harris Pharmacy (central) and Wally’s Jeweller (north).
•Dec. 8, 2023: On this date, a photo appeared in the Neepawa Banner & Press showcasing the progress that had been made thus far at 366 Mountain Ave. Construction on the framing walls for the building was moving ahead!
•Feb. 2, 2024: As work continued on the new building, the Harris Drugs sign was taken down from the location at 424 Mountain Ave. in preparation for the move. This sign was a long-time and well recognized part of the building’s storefront.
Note: Following the full move, this sign was re-hung at the 366 Mountain location!
•Apr. 26, 2024: Construction was making good progress, with the outside shaping up well! The Banner & Press was able to take a closer look indoors and take some shots of the interior work.
•Sept. 6, 2024: The much anticipated project was nearing completion! In this edition, finishing touches were being added to the building– including brand new signs for the storefront.
•Sept. 27, 2024: This edition highlighted the official opening of the 366 Mountain Ave. Harris Pharmacy location, marking the end of approximately two years of planning and construction.
There was a partial opening on Sept. 23, with the first full day of being open taking place on Sept. 24.
The series of photos above are a chronological timeline of events, showcasing the lot before construction and other photos from scenes that occured as the project unfolded.
"We
Heather Todoruk and staff are pleased to welcome customers to their new location at 366 Mountain Ave. in downtown Neepawa.
extend thanks to all our suppliers and tradespeople who made our new location into a reality”
-Heather Todoruk
PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX
Above: Harris Pharmacy in Neepawa, as it appeared on Oct. 8, 2024.
FILE PHOTOS
Special insert: Austin fire dept.
The above photos were taken on Oct. 8 and show some portions of Harris Pharmacy at 366 Mountain Ave. as it currently appears. This includes the very well recognized Harris Drugs sign, which was re-hung there!
Thank you to all our
Firefighters!
An error occurred last week which resulted in the Austin Fire Department being missed in the Oct. 4 Fire Safety feature. The Neepawa Banner & Press extends its apologies for this occurrence and encourages all readers to peruse the special insertion below to become acquainted with those currently serving at the Austin Department.
Austin Fire Department team:
James Zacharias (Chief), Robert Smart (Deputy Chief), Martin Zacharias (Captain), Justin Sawatzky (Captain), Jason Dyck, Kierstyn Ronald, Mitchell Rodgers, Nathanael Sawatzky, Peter Valen, Jesse Sawatzky, Samantha Rodgers, Landin Zacharias, Peter Loewen, Matthew Winters, Wyatt Harder, Aidan Rodgers, Kearstin Zacharias, Garrett Fehr, Jake Braun, Brendan Sawatzky, Leo Zacharias, Ben Key, Isaac Maendel, Wyatt Smart and Hannah Enns.
Old Canada: Outdoor fun!
This photo of youth engaging in some outdoor games was taken at Riding Mountain National Park. Old Canada Series lists this as being sometime in the 1950s. Further details can be sent to Casper via newsroom@neepawapress.com.
Letter: A path to recovery
Continued from Page 5
I visited with people in Northern Manitoba who were evacuated from their homes because of wildfires, not knowing if they would be able to return. Our Health Minister and I travelled to hospitals and mental health facilities in every part of our province to hear directly from the workers on the front lines about what can do to fix health care, our government’s top priority. These conversations have guided our work to hire more health care workers, open ERs, and make sure you have the care you need close to home.
A year ago, we ran a positive campaign that was focussed on you, the people of Manitoba. After years of division, we are building a Manitoba where no one is left behind. From fixing health care to making life more affordable, our team is bringing Manitobans together from all walks of life and creating a path to a future where every young person in Manitoba can succeed and reach their full potential.
On election night, I said your government can’t take the first step, you have to want
to take it. But if you do take that step, our government will meet you. Right now, every kid can access a meal when they show up to school. We are creating a path to housing, a path to recovery, and a path to working and living the positive life that you dream of for yourself. If you take the first step, our government will be there to meet you and ensure that you get all the support you need on your path to living a good life.
Today, we celebrate this anniversary not as an accomplishment from any member of our team. Instead, we celebrate it with a great humility that comes from recognizing the enormous responsibility we have to you, the people of Manitoba. Our commitment to you is the same as it was one year ago: that we are going to continue working every single day to make Manitoba a better place for you, for your kids and for your grandkids. So, thank you to the people of Manitoba. Thank you for trusting us to lead your provincial government. I look forward to another year of working together for all Manitobans. Wab Kinew
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MJHL Standings
If only every game could be played in Neepawa
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press
The Neepawa Titans are a tale of two teams, dependent entirely it seems upon the location of the game.
The latest examples of this included a dominant 4-1 win at home on Friday Oct. 4 at the Yellowhead Centre over the Winnipeg Blues. Unfortunately, it was followed up with a flat effort in Waywayseecappo versus the Wolverines, which led to a 6-1 loss on Tuesday, Oct. 8.
These latest results have the Titans record at 3-4-01 on the season. All three wins (3-1-0) have been in front of the home faithful at the Yellowhead, while away from Neepawa, they remain winless at 0-3-0-1.
(1), K. Weisgarber (2)
C. Hunter (3), S. Hicks (1)
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C. Hunter (3),
The rest of October should prove to be a real challenge for Neepawa, both home and away from
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the Yellowhead Centre. The team has eight games on the calendar, including three versus the currently undefeated Selkirk Steelers (9-0-0-0.) As well, the Titans must face the always difficult Steinbach Pistons, the Niverville Nighthawks and the Swan Valley Stampeders. The next home game is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 13 against Steinbach. Start time is set for 6:30 p.m.
Club 55 Bowling
Oct. 3/24 results: Ladies’ High
Single & Triple: Elsie Slimmon 210 & 582. Men’s High Single & Triple: Darrell Gabler 219 & 601 Other Good Scores:
NACI
Elsie Slimmon 166, 206; Carole LeBoutillier 153, 201; Darrell Gabler 186, 196; Eleanor Scott 154; Vivian Oswald 172, 154, 161; Muriel Porada 162, 176; Laurie Kohinski 193; Caroline Harding 163; Frank Porada 174; Russ Taylor 214, 161.
Tigers win Zone 7 Girls Soccer
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A legacy of winning has continued in Neepawa, as the NACI Girls Soccer Club has won its’ fourth straight Zone 7 banner, defeating Minnedosa/Erikson 3-0 on Oct. 3.
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For the fourth straight year, the Neepawa Tigers have proven to be the best team to hit the pitch in Zone 7 Soccer. The Tigers defeated Minnedosa in the zone championship game on Thursday, Oct. 3, by the score of 3-0. With the win, Neepawa earned itself a fourth consecutive zone banner, as well as a spot in the Provincial High School Soccer Championship. The team will hope to improve upon last year’s Provincial results, as they finished third overall in the 2023 tournament, which was held in Dauphin. The 2024 Provincials are set for Oct. 11 and 12 and will be played in Minnedosa. Best of luck to Neepawa, as well as the host club, Minnedosa at the event.
PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX
Braden Knox (#9) and the rest of the Neepawa Titans powered their way to a solid 4-1 home win over the Winnipeg Blues on Friday, Oct. 4.
Gladstone market report
By Tyler Slawinski Gladstone Auction
If you farm or ranch the “to do list” never comes to an end. In fact, it tends to get longer, especially if the weather is as good as it has been! With another good week of weather, it seems to have slowed the flow of cattle across the prairies as harvest is wrapping up.
After a touch of frost, it has the grass hardening up and creep feeders being more of a place to frequent for curious mischievous calves. Every pound that is gained, seems to be well “worth the weight” so to speak as producers look forward to another promising marketing season!
We sold 725 head of cattle through the ring in Gladstone. The market this week was fairly active, the cattle futures seemed to be the right colour and headed in the right direction and the Canadian dollar was also favourable for trade for a change. Although the futures were in our favour, we still saw areas in the market that showed signs of pressure, mostly due to the transition from a majority of yearlings being marketed, and switching over to wet nosed calves. Every week we are seeing fewer yearlings and more top notch wet nosed calves that are making their way into the market gearing up for the fall run!
Cows surprisingly traded higher this week due to a stronger demand for local orders, and a overall smaller run of cattle this week across the Manitoba prairies. Cows still traded quite reasonable from 160.00 to 188.00 with higher averages. Bulls traded stronger also ranging between 200.00 to 210.00.
Miles for Mental Health hosts Neepawa Connects
Gladstone Auction Mart Cattle Market Report
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Some highlights from the sale, black steers weighed 489 traded for 476.00. Crossbred steers weighed 589 and traded for 416.25. Simmental steers weighed 692 and brought 381.50. Black hided steers weighed 775 pounds and they hit 369.00. And a big set of black and red yearling steers and they checked out at 312.50! Heifers, crossbred heifers weighed 564 and traded for 371.00. Black hided sisters weighed 655 and brought 344.00. Mixed heifers weighed 779 and made 328.00. And last but not least a big set of yearling heifers weighing in at 907 sold under the hammer at 305.50.
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Miles for Mental Health hosted a come-and-go style event in the Yellowhead Hall on Monday, Oct. 7. Known as Neepawa Connects, a variety of booths from local and area organizations were set up, with all welcome to attend. Held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., it was an opportunity to learn about the different wellbeing resources available in Neepawa and area. Sessions for students were held earlier in the day, with those managing the booths noting there was high interactivity, excellent questions and more.
Booths ranged from local health professionals, Prairie Mountain Health resources and much more. Theses included, but were certainly not limited to: Westman Crisis Services, Neepawa Settlement Services and Settlement Workers in Schools, Neepawa Community Ministries Centre/Salvation Army, Adult Community Mental Health, Neepawa and Area Pride, Sexuality Education Resources Centre and the Neepawa Men’s Shed
NACI Boys Soccer earn spot at Provincials
The Neepawa Tigers Boys Team have qualified for the MHSAA Provincial Soccer Championship, with a wild card play-in victory over M.C. Miller on Monday, Oct. 7 in Portage la Prairie. They defeated M.C. Miller in a shootout to move on to provincials which are scheduled for Minnedosa on Oct. 11 and 12. Best of luck to the team.
PHOTOS BY CASPER WEHRHAHN
Barbeque a thank you to Minnedosa Museum volunteers
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On Oct. 4, the Minnedosa District Museum and Heritage Village held a BBQ to thank volunteers and friends of the museum for their continued support throughout the 2024 season. Approximately 65 volunteers and guests were in attendance. With their continued support, we provide school tours prior to season opening and we are able to accommodate large groups for private tours. Without volunteers tending the gates at village events such as Farmer’s Festival and Heritage Day, running the kid’s train, providing
birdhouse kits and running the concessions, these events would not be the successes they are. We have volunteers who plant flowers, weed and water to keep the site looking beautiful. Many work tirelessly in the background doing upkeep of our buildings. There are many small jobs around the village that quietly get done with no one knowing. Hours and hours of volunteer time are spent working to keep the museum looking beautiful for the public. As an added thank-you there were many door-prize draws such as complimentary passes, books, prints of the octagon building and gift cards.
New play structure in Brookdale
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press
When you tell the kids to ‘go out and play’, you’d best provide someplace fun for them to go out and do so. The community of Brookdale has done just that, with the installation of a brand new climber at their Elementary School’s playground.
The project was two years in the making and lead by the local Parent Council, who organized 50/50 and prize table raffles, as well as Mom’s Pantry fundraisers. While all those efforts did push them closer to the fundraising goal, it was the generous donations from Rob Smith & Son, Farm Credit Canada (FCC) and the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation, that finally pushed them over the top.
The exact cost of the project is undisclosed. The climber was designed, however, by Blue Imp, an Alberta based playground
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structure company and installed by SQ One Construction over the course of the summer.
Going into the start of the school year, the new equipment appears to already be getting rave reviews and is being enjoyed by the students and community as a whole.
Joanna Evans of Brookdale noted to the Banner & Press it had been many years since any new additions had been made to the structure at the small school, and that it would not have been possible without the support of the great community members and some local businesses.
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Valerie Mabel Ford (nee Otto)
We are sad to announce that Valerie Mabel Ford (nee Otto) made the final brushstrokes on the beautiful canvas that was her life on Sunday, September 22nd, 2024, at 72 years old. Valerie was born on July 17th, 1952, in Gladstone, Manitoba, to Walter and Mabel Otto. As the family’s only daughter mixed in with their 3 sons (Ken, Tom, and Gary,) she expressed a love for music from a young age, excelling with her voice and skills on the accordion. She followed those passions to study music at Brandon University. She graduated with a Bachelor of Teaching degree (with a major in music) in 1976, and followed up with a Bachelor of Education degree in 1981. Her learning did not stop there, as she continued to further her skills as a music teacher throughout her life.
While at Brandon University, she met the true love of her life, Daryl Ford in January of 1971. She swept him off his feet and they were inseparable from that point on. They married on August 31st, 1973, and a year later were blessed with their first son, Glen. They established a home in Glenboro, Manitoba in 1975, and 5 years later welcomed their second son, Chris, to complete their family. At least until Robin Ford married Chris and brought them their grandson (aka pride and joy), Cassius. Family was an important theme in Val’s life, as she developed close bonds with her brothers’ wives Linda (Ken), Verna (Tom), and Wendee (Gary). Along with them, family too numerous to mention individually (cousins, aunts, uncles, etc.) with the last names of Otto, Howe, Carefoot, and Nagel, were spread all over Canada but always near and dear to her heart.
Val’s skills and dedication to teaching were a great asset to any school she worked for. She started at Glenboro School in 1976, teaching music and Grade 4 classroom to the elementary classes. She taught thousands of students in Glenboro until 2007, with a slight interruption from 1991 to 1992 where she spent time in New Zealand on a teacher exchange with her family before returning as an itinerant music teacher throughout Tiger Hills School Division. She transitioned from the itinerant position to teaching back in the elementary classes in Glenboro, but never gave up on bringing music into peoples’ lives. Wherever she went, she helped stage large musical productions for her students to entertain the community, and her Christmas concerts were can’t miss attractions every year. With all this going on, plus her undying support to the school’s volleyball teams, she still had the energy to light up the hallways and staffroom with her ever-present smile, making dear friends among staff and students alike.
Val also developed a real passion on the golf course, where she shared her love of the sport with her family and was an active promoter of female golf in the community. She participated regularly in the ladies golf night at Glenboro Golf Club, and at various times served on the golf club executive, was a former club champion, and achieved success in coaching the girl’s high school golf team.
After retirement and in search of a new challenge, Val turned to painting. She took classes whenever she could and threw herself into this new pursuit with the same joy and vigor that she attacked everything in her life. She joined the Hamiota Art Club for weekly painting sessions and inspiration, developing enduring friendships along with the constant gabfests. She proved a quick study, developing into a talented artist with paintings being displayed throughout Manitoba.
Val is survived by her husband Daryl, sons Glen and Christopher Ford, daughter-in-law Robin Ford, grandson Cassius Ford, brothers Ken (Linda, Joey, Jason, Keith, Karen) Otto, Tom (Verna, Jason, Julie, Phil, Kelly) Otto, and Gary (Wendee, Dan, Adam, Ema) Otto.
A Celebration of Val’s life is scheduled on Saturday, October 19th, 2024 at 1:00 PM in the Glenboro School Gymnasium with Sharon Hamilton officiating. Reception to follow.
In lieu of flower, please donate in her name to Cancer Care Manitoba, 1160-675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R3E 0V9 or the Glenboro Palliative Care Committee, Box 310, Glenboro, MB or to the New Spirit Sands Medical Clinic, (make payable to R.M. of Glenboro-South Cypress) Box 129, Glenboro, MB, R0K 0X0.
Online condolences can be sent to the Ford family by visiting www.willmorchapel.com.
Jamieson’s Funeral Services of Glenboro-Holland in care of arrangements.
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Obituary
Ethel Alberta Dennis
June 17, 1927 – September 20,2024
97 Years Old
Ethel passed away peacefully in the Aitken Hospice Care Unit at Ocean Front Village in Courtenay, British Columbia on the 20th of September 2024.
Ethel was born in Port Arthur, Ontario on June 17, 1927, the first of three children to Stan and Mildred Smith. She completed her schooling in Port Arthur during the war years. Despite the hardships of that era, she managed to skip two grades and went on to become the Valedictorian for her graduating class in 1946. She married GH (Denny) Dennis (formerly of Brookdale Manitoba) on December 4th 1946 after he had completed his wartime service.
Ethel began a 30-year adventure as a military wife when Denny re-mustered back into military flying with the advent of the Korean War. That adventure took her to numerous locations across Canada and included a 3-year posting to Germany, and a 2-year extended stay at the RCAF Air Division headquarters in Metz France.
When Denny retired from the Service in the 1970s, Ethel launched out on her own career path. She initially worked in the administration of an extended Care facility at Oakview Place in Winnipeg, Mb. Then, when another opportunity arose, she began a new career with Revenue Canada that lasted more than 10 years before she retired for a well earned rest.
Ethel and Denny then moved to Medicine Hat Ab. From there they enjoyed more than a decade of “Snowbird” travel between Canada and southern USA. They came to Comox in 2001 and Ethel has been an active member of D'Esterre Seniors' Centre since the death of her husband in 2005. D'Esterre was, in fact, the focus of Ethel's social and recreational life for almost two decades.
Mom lived proudly and independently in her own home for more than 19 years, despite numerous and compounding physical challenges. She remained active, was always ready to meet new people, and to help others wherever she could. She was always a positive influence, had a warm and friendly attitude, and was genuinely liked, and respected by those who knew her.
Ethel is survived by her two children Ben (Deborah) Dennis of Comox, Judith (Rick) Migel of Edmonton, AB and her sister Dolores Swazey and family of Thunder Bay Ontario.
She has 5 grandchildren, Cara Johns and Brian Dennis; James and Dan Migel and Hayley Barber of Calgary. Additionally she has five great Grandchildren; Ashley, Jada and Hudson Dennis; Rylie Barber and Michael Johns. As well, mom leaves a loving and extended family on her husbands side.
Ethel will be laid to rest at her husband's side in his hometown of Brookdale, Manitoba.
A Celebration of Life will be held at D'Esterre Seniors Centre at a date to be determined
In lieu of flowers, Donations could be made to either the Comox Hospice Society at https://comoxhospice.com/ or alternatively to D'Esterre Senior Centre at https://comoxseniors.ca/
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Storage vans (semi trailers) for rent or sale. Anderson's 204-385-2685, 204-3852997 Gladstone
For Sale
Small square wheat straw bales. $4 per bale. Minnedosa area. 204-867-2203.
For Rent
Apartment for rent. Bri-Mont apartments, 331 Mountain Avenue. Phone 204-8414419
Rooms for rent $50 - 60 nightly, Heritage home situated in Laurier MB 204-447-3350
Coming Events
Minnedosa ALC s Computer Course starts the week of Oct. 28th . Contact Val Gawel in Room 2 of the Minnedosa Collegiate 74 Armitage Ave. Phone: 204-867-2519 or email alc@rrsd.mb.ca
Obituary
Jack Thomas Naismith
Jack Thomas Naismith passed way September 18, 2024. Jack was born July 16, 1940 and was predeceased by his parents Linda and George Naismith, brother Harvey and sister Betty Tapp. Jack leaves to mourn his wife Alice
– they would have celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on October 13th, son Albert (Donalda), daughters Roxanne (Rob), Marlene and Sandra (Andrew). Grandchildren Whitley (Shane), Taylor, Presley (Max), Santana (Keaton), Abby, Logan (Sam), Carter, Grant (Courtney), Derek (Casey); Great Grandchildren Jayden and Tage, Xander and Grayson; his sister Velma Lehockey and twin sister Joan Radford.
Jack taught Junior Rifle Club for 60 years and worked for the Municipality for 25 years which shows his commitment and dedication to the community he lived and volunteered in. Jack also worked for Gordon and Andrea Graham at Bar 77 Farms during harvest for 30 years where he made lifelong friends and many laughs were shared.
The Celebration of Life took place on September 23, 2024 at the Carberry Hall with the Eulogy and power point presentation given by his grandchildren whom he was so proud of.
Donations in memory of Jack can be made to a charity of your choice.
Kelly Gene Bell
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kelly Gene Bell, aged 71, who left us peacefully on September 10, 2024, at the Neepawa Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. Born on September 13, 1952, Kelly spent his life in Neepawa, Manitoba, where he cultivated a deep love for his community, agriculture, and the natural world.
Kelly was a devoted husband to his beloved spouse, Carolyn Bell. He cherished his children, his daughter Rhea (spouse Josh Paziuk) and son James (spouse Shawnam Rattan). He found immense joy in being a grandfather to his dear grandson, Kelvin Paziuk. Kelly was predeceased by his loving parents, JK "Kelly" and Elsie Bell.
A passionate advocate for conservation and wildlife, Kelly dedicated much of his life to agriculture and promoting sustainable practices. He found solace at the family cabin in Clear Lake, Manitoba, where countless cherished memories were created with family and friends.
Music was a profound passion for Kelly, and he enjoyed all genres, often sharing his love for melodies with those around him. A faithful supporter of the United Church, he devoted significant time to uplifting and assisting fellow members of the AA community.
Kelly's warmth, kindness, and unwavering support touched the lives of many. His legacy of love and compassion will be deeply missed but lovingly remembered by all who knew him.
A funeral service was held on September 13, 2024, celebrating Kelly’s remarkable life and the many lives he impacted.
The family of Bill (Billy) Ferguson would like to give a very huge thank you to all the people that have dropped by his home to say hi, to share stories with us and to have a hot dog around the fire pit since he passed away unexpectedly on July 17th. Thank you also to everyone that assisted in any way with the live auction at his home during September. A very special thank you to the honorary pallbearers, neighbours, friends and family who attended and helped in any way to make his Celebration Of Life on a very windy October 5th, an occasion we will remember forever. Much love from his siblings, Linda, Douglas, Brenda & Blair and their families.
Thank You
On behalf of Jack Naismith’s family we want to say Thank you to everyone who brought food, sent flowers, phone calls, visits and messages and to everyone who came to the celebration of life service.
Special thank you to White’s Funeral Service and the staff at HSC, Brandon Hospital and especially Neepawa hospital. Alice Naismith and families
Help Wanted
Working under the direction of the Public Works Supervisor or Lead Hand, this is a full time one (1) year term position, with the possibility of becoming permanent full-time
Individuals must be able to work some flexible shift work, including overtime & on-call This position is offered in accordance with CUPE Local 1735-01 Rate of pay $23.73 - $25.01.
A complete job description can be found at http://www.neepawa.ca under Town Office, Employment Opportunities. Applications/Résumés will be accepted until 4: 00 p .m. Monda y, Octob er 21, 2024 by: Denis Saquet, Manager of Operations 275 Hamilton Street, Box 339 Nee pa wa, MB R0J 1 H0 (204 ) 476-7655 | o pe ra tions@neepawa.ca
Wethankallthosewhoapply, butadvisethatonlythose applicantsselectedforan interviewwillbecontacted
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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
invites applications for the following position:
Term Custodian at Carberry Collegiate
This is a 3-hour position, 4:30 to 7:30 pm on days with students in schools only.
See Division website for more details on this position at www.beautifulplainssd.ca Click on Job Postings.
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
MUNICIPALITY OF STE. ROSE REQUIRES
PUBLIC WORKS PERSONNEL
Detailed resumes will be accepted until 12:00 Noon on October 23, 2024. A Job Description is available upon request. For further information, please contact:
Marlene Bouchard, CMMA
Chief Administrative Officer
Municipality of Ste. Rose P.O. Box 30
Ste. Rose du Lac, Manitoba R0L 1S0
Telephone No: 204 447-2229
Fax No.: 204 447-2875
E-Mail: sterose@sterose.ca
Rolling River School Division
invites applications for CLEANERS
HERITAGE CO-OP is accepting applications for a FULL TIME ADMIN CLERK (ACCOUNTS PAYABLE)
This position will be based out of our Administration Office located in Minnedosa, MB. Process close date: October 18, 2024 Apply by visiting our job board at www.heritageco-op.crs
Provide custodial services to ensure effective physical operation and a positive physical environment through cleanliness of assigned School Division building.
Permanent - 12 months per year Monday to Friday
School Hours per Day
Elton Collegiate, Forrest, MB7 hours per day • 2:00 pm - 9:30 pm (A later starting time is possible)
Erickson Elementary, Erickson, MB 4 hours per day 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Rate of Pay as per CUPE Collective Agreement Benefits package
For more details and application information, please visit our website at www.rrsd.mb.ca, select Employment link, then Support Positions link.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SALE OF LANDS FOR ARREARS OF TAXES TOWN OF NEEPAWA
Pursuant to subsection 367(7) of The Municipal Act, notice is hereby given that unless the tax arrears for the designated year and costs in respect of the hereinafter described properties are paid in full to the Municipality prior to the commencement of the auction, the Municipality will on the 6th day of November, 2024, at the hour of 02:00 PM, at Town of Neepawa Council Chambers, 275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, MB, proceed to sell by public auction the following described properties:
The tax sale is subject to the following terms and conditions with respect to each property:
• The purchaser of the property will be responsible for any unpaid municipal utilities and any property taxes not yet due.
• The Municipality may exercise its right to set a reserve bid in the amount of the arrears and costs.
• If the purchaser intends to bid by proxy, a letter of authorization form must be presented prior to the start of the auction.
• The Municipality makes no representations or warranties whatsoever concerning the properties being sold.
• The successful purchaser must, at the time of the sale, make payment in cash, certified cheque or bank draft to the TOWN OF NEEPAWA as follows:
i) The full purchase price if it is $10,000 or less; OR
ii) If the purchase price is greater than $10,000, the purchaser must provide a non-refundable deposit in the amount of $10,000 and the balance of the purchase price must be paid within 20 days of the sale; AND
iii) A fee in the amount $500.85 ($477 + GST) for preparation of the transfer of title documents. The purchaser will be responsible for registering the transfer of title documents in the land titles office, including the registration costs.
• The risk for the property lies with the purchaser immediately following the auction.
• The purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant possession.
• If the property is non-residential property, the purchaser must pay GST to the Municipality or, if a GST registrant, provide a GST Declaration.
Dated this 18th day of September, 2024.
Managed by:
Colleen Synchyshyn Chief Administrative Officer
TOWN OF NEEPAWA
Phone: (204) 476-7603
Fax: (204) 476-7624
Public Notice is hereby given that the 2025 Assessment Roll for the Town of Neepawa will be delivered to the Municipal Office, 275 Hamilton St., Neepawa, MB, on or before October 18, 2024 and will be open for public inspection during regular business hours. Applications for revision may be made in accordance with Sections 42 and 43 of the Assessment Act.
APPLICATION FOR REVISION SECTION 42(1) Any person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property under Section 114 (1) of the Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay the taxes on the property, or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to:
a.liability to taxation;
b. amount of an assessed value;
c.classification of property; or
d. refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under Section 13(2) APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 43(1)
An application for revision must:
a.be made in writing;
b. set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which the revision is sought;
c.state the grounds on which the application is based; and
d. be filed by:
• delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office indicated in the public notice given under subsection 41(2) or;
• serving it upon the CAO, at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board, as indicated in the public notice.
Prior to filing a complaint against the liability to taxation, the amount of th e assessed value, or the classification of property, you are encouraged to discuss the matter with the Provincial Municipal Assessment Branch: Minnedosa, (204) 867-4760. Appeal forms can be found at neepawa.ca under Residents, Property Tax or 275 Hamilton St.
DatedatTheTownofNeepawa,this 11th dayof October,2024 2 0 2 5 B O A R
‘A chance to connect’
‘Footnotes’ exhibit seeks to inspire hope, interest in conservation
By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press
A celebration of wildlife and its tremendous diversity has made its home at ArtsForward in Neepawa. This comes in the form of ‘Footnotes’, an exhibit by artist Stefanie Bretecher. Bretecher’s works have previously been featured in the Westman Regional Travelling ArtExhibit, the Wasagaming Art Gallery, with the McCreary Art council and the Manitoba Rural Northern Juried Art Show.
‘A matter dear to my hear’
A self-described ‘tumbleweed adventurer’, Bretecher originally hails from Germany and has been a Canadian resident for many years now, living at communities such as Rossburn, Neepawa and, currently, Minnedosa. She was drawn to the arts, the wilderness and its creatures from a young age, with her experiences in Canada adding fuel to that passion.
“Being a newcomer to this beautiful country and seeing animals in the wild never ceases to amaze me,” said Bretecher. “With my paintings I attempt to capture wildlife in a way that will allow the viewers to connect with the animal by conveying relatable traits and emotions.”
That connection is something Bretecher hopes will inspire further awareness of habitat and wildlife conservation– a major goal of her display.
“[Conservation] is a matter dear to my heart and I think a lot of young people, too. A big reason for anxiety these days is our changing world,” Bretecher shared. “And not that I want to hype this up– the climate crisis… But I’ve been living here for 16 years and even for me to see some of the changes in
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TAKENOTICETHATtheAnnualGeneralMeetingofthe membersof StrideCreditUnionwill be heldon Wednesday,April12,2023at7:00pmCDTviavirtualmeans andviatelephone,forthefollowingpurposes:
•Toapprovethe2022Financial Statements
•ToappointAuditors
•ToapproverecommendedBy-lawamendments
•ToreviewresultsofDirectorElections
All eligible members wishing to participate in the General Meeting are required to register by emailing agmregistration@stridecu.ca by 5pm CDTonApril 10, 2023.
the weather events– Tornado warnings all summer long? That didn’t used to be a thing, right? For me being new here, I can see that in a flash.”
Celebrating what we have
Bretecher explained further that the inspiration for the Footnotes exhibit stemmed from a Canadian Geographic article on climate change.
But I wanted to give a space to celebrate what we have and give people a chance to connect with the wildlife and diversity we have. I think once you connect, you’re more passionate about protecting it for future generations.”
WhereExceptionalisExpected
Highlighting the positives
“The article was quoting along the lines of ‘In the chronicles of the warming world, vanishing animals and habitats are going to be a footnote’. Forty to 50 years from now, the history books are going to be talking about towns that were destroyed, or the bad, main events that affected people. But whether or not there was an animal species that disappeared, that might be a footnote. And that stuck with me a little bit,” said Bretecher. “It’s terrible that it’s happening to people, there’s no judgement there.
Footnotes was originally going to highlight endangered species, but this was changed in order to focus on a message of hope and change. That, while there will likely be losses, there are successes, too.
“It’s not just a story about animal extinction, it’s a story about animal adaptation– there are species out there that are great at adapting to changes. It’s not of habitat loss, it’s habitat change and what will that look like,” Bretecher enthused. “So this exhibit is mostly the good stories and highlighting the positives.”
Bretecher’s works are a vibrant collection of acrylics
Bretecher’s ‘Curiosity’. and water colour, ranging from highly accurate to a more playful approach.
Some works even feature a style known in photography
as ‘double exposure’– a picture within a picture.
‘Footnotes’ officially opened on Oct. 1, with student meetings/tours and
a fundraising lunch for Cats TNR Rescue. There is still plenty of time to see the display, as it will remain at ArtsForward until Oct. 30.
Fill the Pantry with Stride Credit Union
Stride Credit Union Announces Fundraising Campaign to Support Community Food Security {Manitoba} – Stride Credit Union is excited to announce its upcoming initiative, “Fill the Pantry with Stride Credit Union” aimed at raising essential funds to support local food banks and to ensure families in need have access to nutritious food. The event will take place from October 7–17, 2024, at Stride Credit Union branches in Austin, Gladstone, MacGregor, Neepawa and Portage la Prairie. With rising food insecurity affecting countless families in our area, Stride Credit Union is committed to making a difference. The “Fill the Pantry”fundraiser will allow community members to help their neighbours by making monetary donations or dropping off non-perishable food items at all Stride branches. Stride will match monetary donations up to $7,000.00.
As a special bonus for our donors, everyone who makes a donation between October 7-17 will be entered to win a $1,000 CO-OP gift card. The draw will be made at 12:00pm on Thursday, October 17th as a way to also celebrate International Credit Union Day. International Credit Union Day's theme for 2024 is “One World through Cooperative Finance” which ties nicely with all of us cooperating as one to fight hunger.
“We believe that no one in our community should go hungry,” said Brent Budz, CEO, Stride Credit Union. “This initiative is a chance for all of us to work together to help raise crucial funds that will allow our local food banks to provide a hand up to those in need.”
All proceeds from the Fill the Pantry campaign will go directly to supporting local food banks, which provide essential services to families experiencing food insecurity. The food banks that we will be supporting are the Portage Salvation Army, the Neepawa Salvation Army, the MacGregor-Austin Food Vault and the Gladstone Food Cupboard.
Join us in supporting our community and ensuring that every neighbour has access to food. Together, we can make a difference!
For more information please visit our website at stridecu.ca or stop in at any of our branches to make a donation.
About Stride Credit Union: Stride Credit Union was formed on January 1, 2017 and proudly serves our members through our branches in Austin, Gladstone, MacGregor, Neepawa and Portage la Prairie. Supporting the communities where we live and work is an important part of Stride Credit Union's foundation.
Contact: Nancy Funk Manager, Marketing and Communications, Stride Credit Union Phone: (204) 385-6194 Email: nancy.funk@stridecu.ca Website: stridecu.ca
PHOTOS BY CASPER WEHRHAHN
Pictured left: Stefanie Bretecher smiles for the camera with her piece ‘Beneath the Surface’. Top right: A portion of the crowd who tunred out to the fundraiser lunch for Cats TNR, which was part of Bretecher’s exhibit opening. Bottom right: A portion of
STEPtember challenge goes the extra mile
Grit Force Fitness raises support for local family dealing with medical ordeal
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press
The most recent exercise challenge at Grit Force Fitness has done a lot more than burn a few calories. A portion of money raised from the STEPtember Challenge has been generously donated to the Uyaivato family in Neepawa to help with their son Sammy’s medical expenses connected to his battle with bone cancer.
The treatment for this variety of cancer requires several trips into Winnipeg each month for chemotherapy, which very quickly adds up in terms of expenses such as gas, food and lodgings.
Grit Force co-owner Sherrie Hockin said everyone involved with the fitness centre wanted to help them in some way, and the STEPtember Challenge synced up
nicely to that goal.
“Sammy was a member of our classes before his diagnosis. Sammy’s younger brothers attend our youth classes. Both
Becky and Sam have attended classes with us and done programs with us.
The Uyaivato family has always been supportive and a part of Grit Force Fitness family for years. We knew our gym family would step up and help out. We have a very giving gym community and when we heard about Sammy’s diagnosis we wanted to help,” stated Hockin.
In total, 69 people signed up for STEPtember, which set a goal of each participant aiming for 10,000 steps a day. From there, $10 of the sign up fee for the program would go to helping with associated costs as Sammy fights cancer.
In a message shared upon social media, Becky Uyaivato said “Thank you all for your love and support. You all are so, so amazing. Thank you Grit Force Fitness. Amazing business, amazing community,”
TAKE NOTICE THAT the annual meeting of the members of the Neepawa-Gladstone Co-operative Limited will be held at ArtsForward on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 7 p.m.
Agenda items will include: Report of the Board of Directors Financial Statements and Auditor’s report Election of Directors
Appointment of Auditors
NEEPAWA-GLADSTONE CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED by order of the Board of Directors
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Pictured: Sam Uyaivato and Grit Force Fitness co-owner Sherrie Hockin.