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On Monday, Apr. 8, a rare and awe inspiring celestial event travelled across North Americia, in the form of a solar eclipse. Most of Manitoba, including Neepawa, were only able to see a partial portion (around 55 per cent coverage on average) of the moon passed over the sun, but it was still an amazing experience for many. The Town of Neepawa staged a viewing event at the Flats, distributing glasses to people to see it for themselves. This is the first eclipse Manitoba has experienced since Feb. 1979. (Additional pictures on Page 9.)

A trip down memory lane Manitoba historians seek recreation of Sunshine Highway trek

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Have you ever heard of the Sunshine Highway? The answer to that question may be a coin toss– but if you haven’t, you wouldn’t be alone. This is something that a group of Manitoba history enthusiasts are hoping to change. As part of this, Alan Melvin and fellow committee members Charlie Baldock, Bill Sandercock, Mike Webber, volunteer printer and tour guide at the Crystal City Printing Museum; and Dr. Gordon Goldsborough, of the Manitoba Historical Society; are organizing a relic run for July 23.

“I had been looking for more information on the Sunshine Highway, initially,” said Melvin, noting that this is what connected him and his fellow committee members. “And Mike, it had turned out he’d been researching the highway for some time and had found a good bit of information on it from old papers– even a route book from 1923.”

The materials found showed that the Sunshine Highway once stretched from Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.A, to Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. The Canadian portion of the international highway passed through locations such as Crystal City, Glenora, Baldur, Glenboro, Wawanesa and Rounthwaite before coming to a stop in Brandon.

Organization for the highway had originally begun in Woonsocket, South Dakota in the spring of 1916. The outlined stretch of roads from the U.S.A through Canada made the highway a total of 700 miles in length, with hopes to expand. This hoped-for expansion would include areas in Mexico, thus making it an international thoroughfare. However, it is unknown if

the expansion occurred. Roads included in the Sunshine Highway were marked with signs featuring an “S” enclosed in a circle. Additionally, an “R” or “L” would be featured above the encircled S to signify a right or left turn if you wished to stay on that particular highway.

The official opening of the Sunshine Highway took place in Crystal City on July 23, 1921. Mayor Dinsdale, of Brandon, along with Mayor Dalton of Woonsocket, South Dakota (also Sunshine Highway president) and 75 other highway officials were in attendance for the proceedings. This ceremonial day included a drive from Crystal City to Brandon.

“That’s why we chose that date for our drive,” said Melvin. “It coincides with the original event. Now we’re looking for people with older cars or trucks–1940s or older– to take part in it with us. We don’t want to potentially clog the

roadways, though, so we’re limiting it to about 30 or 40 vehicles.”

The re-enactment of the original drive would begin at approximately

8:00 a.m., 10 miles south of Crystal City, at the U.S. border, and ending at Brandon. Two different routes are currently being planned–one that follows the original route, which includes some gravel roads; and another that will be strictly paved roads.

The relic run committee has also proposed that participants make stops at some museums along the route to break up the driving and give the relic runners an opportunity to explore some of the

history available at each of the stops.

“There’s an old Icelandic church near Glenboro that we’re looking to stop at, as well as the last running ferry in Manitoba. This is the Stockton Ferry, which crosses the Assiniboine,” said Melvin.

Melvin added, “We will also be doing some drone video and photos done professionally, for safekeeping. That will be quite something!”

Anyone wishing to find out more may contact Alan Melvin at 204-529-2104 or akmelvin@gmail.com, or Gordon Goldsborough via gordon@mhs.mb.ca. The Sunshine Highway relic run committee is also asking any individuals with stories or memorabilia of the Sunshine Highway to reach out. Any potential changes may be found on the group’s website, http://www.sunshinehighway1921.ca.

PHOTO COURTESY OF NANCY HOLMAN OF PILOT MOUND’S THE HOMETOWN VIEW

Dr. Gordon Goldsborough (left), renowned Manitoba historian and author, Alan Melvin (centre) and Mike Webber of the Crystal City Printing Museum look over the route of the original Sunshine Highway from Brandon to the U.S. border south of Crystal City.

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The symbol above is a high-resolution recreation of a marker indicating the Sunshine Highway.

1974: Npa. Bantam captain awarded Cardale trophy

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

125 years ago, Wednesday, May 24, 1899

Secretary Wemyss, of the Agricultural Society, has been very successful in his canvass for advertising for the society’s prize list to be issued early next month.

Note: The section for March through early May is absent from the hard-copy archives of this year. As such, an excerpt from late-may has been selected for this week.

100 years ago, Friday, April 11, 1924

Are we to have a pig club? You bet we are. Our rural boys and girls are going to show that neither hail, frost, rust, drought nor financial frauds can cramp

their lives. Experience has taught a few lessons which the elders are in duty bound to inculcate in the minds of youth and cooperate in demonstrations of truth. A pig club is one way of starting the young people on the right track.

75 years ago, Thursday, April 14, 1949

Kirstine Robertson, 77, wife of Robert Robertson, died at her home in the Brandon district on Thursday, April 7.

Born in Denmark in 1871, Mrs. Robertson came to Canada in 1894, residing in the Oberon district until nine years ago, when they moved to the Brandon district.

Franklin: A bee was held on Friday at the hall to prepare the stage, etc, for

Darktime Follies, which was to be presented this week on Tuesday night.

50 years ago, Thursday, April 11, 1974

Canada Manpower Centre at Portage la Prairie announced this week that they will open a branch office in Neepawa next week which will be managed by Percy Murray, former proprietor of Neepawa Truck Service.

The office will be located in the Smith Block, just east of the Municipal Building, formerly occupied by the Agricultural Representative.

Shulman, who has operated the Economy Department Store at the corner of Hamilton Street and Mountain Avenue for the past 30 years, announced this week he has sold his interests to David Jorundson, a businessman from Winnipeg. The change became effective April 1.

Plumas– Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Oswald, of Plumas, and their daughter and sonin-law, Beverly and Brent Hicks, went to Spain Feb. 18 and report an exciting holiday…

The highlight of their trip was a visit to Tanger, Africa.

20 years ago, Monday, April 12, 2004

Beautiful Plains School Division is still waiting to hear if the province will fund the construction of a new collegiate in Carberry.

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

For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having beenreconciled, shall we be saved through his life!

Romans 5:10 (New International Version)

building was being conducted at the time.

and not the responsibility of the archivist for the current version of the Neepawa Banner & Press.

John Zeke, captain of the Neepawa Bantam A team, received the Cardale Motors trophy (emblematic of the Midwest League Championship) from league representative Mac Buchanan, of Shoal Lake, in 1974.

Perspectives

Tundra

By Chad Carpenter

Optimistic but longing for change

As spring bursts forth with bright, sunny days and fast running creeks, it’s easier to become optimistic. That is in spite of all the problems we face.

There is no doubt we have problems and some pretty big ones. Be it worldly in nature or personal, there are always problems.

In Canada, we definitely have a problem and that is with the attitude of our current federal government. I find it incredible that the federal Liberals can be so deaf and blind to the needs and mood of Canadians. The deafness and blindness regarding the carbon tax and then the whole climate change scenario seem puzzling to me. It can certainly be argued that the climate is changing but I still doubt that curbing Canadians activities will help.

But there are bigger problems in my view. I think everyone knows we have a drug, crime and violence problem in Canada. The police know it, property and business owners know it, farmers know it too. The politicians know it, everybody knows there’s a problem. But what to do about it? That should be reasonably simple. We need more mental health help, for sure we do. We also need more policing, maybe even more jails and we need a lot more courage in our leadership. It’s all too common to read that offences are being foisted on an innocent population by criminals who have records as long as your arm. Can anybody defend releasing known violent sex offenders back into the general public? They actually

Ken Waddell Right in the Centre

post notices that person B is being released into Community C and is “likely to re-offend”.

The re-offending may be murder or rape or other brutal actions. Are we out of our minds? Why is a known, convicted person who is likely to re-offend, ever being allowed to go free? They can be in custody, they can take college courses, they can become a writer or musician or whatever, but they should never be out in the general public, ever.

I have long been opposed to capital punishment, and I still am, but the way some criminals don’t respond to treatment or jail time is enough to make a person question bringing back the death penalty.

I am still opposed to the death penalty for two reasons. One, there is always the chance of wrongful conviction and that has happened all too often. The second reason is that the Bible clearly says. “Thou shalt not murder”. To me, murder is taking another human’s life and and capital punishment is just that, taking another person’s life. In my mind, as tempting as capital punishment is, the death penalty, because of the above two stated reasons,

make it incumbent on a society to put convicted killers away forever but not kill them.

The federal government, as well as provincial and some municipal governments are also having an awful time coping with housing. It’s not much wonder. Housing is so expensive, land acquisition is expensive. To fill all the jobs, we have welcomed many thousands of immigrants. To fill our colleges and universities, we have brought in many thousands of international students. In response to the refugee crisis, we have brought in thousands of refugees.

Those moves are all well and good, but where on earth did the governments ever figure where they were going to house all the extra people? It’s not like you can live in a tent (at least not safely) in Canada.

So all of the above are problems, but they can be solved. I am optimisti,c but to remain so will require a lot of changes.

Travel memories…

It was a casual conversation about the value of a smile, a gift so easily given even to strangers, followed by the gift of a smile used in a homily, that caused me to reflect on a morning in Moscow (2009). My younger sister and I were filling in time while our elder sister was at work, and chose to wander a market place with which we were already familiar. Our heritage is European and so we did not look unlike the others filling the market square, their apparel was much like ours, and we felt like we fit right in. A young woman working a kiosk asked us where we were from. A little surprised, we asked why she would ask. Her reply remains with me today-‘because you’re smiling. Nobody smiles around here.’ And that was years ago…. How fortunate to live a life with reasons to smile, and to smile openly and freely.

We have all kinds of signs; on hiking paths, on highways, on public and private buildings, ‘sign, sign, everywhere a sign’. I’m actually old enough to remember the Burma Shave signs lining the US highways. For those not as old as me- these where a series of signs, each with a phrase, that one could easily read while driving by, that were advertisements. One of my favourites– “CATTLE CROSSING PLEASE DRIVE SLOW THAT OLD BULL IS SOME COW’S BEAU”. Or, “MY JOB IS KEEPING FACES CLEAN AND NOBODY KNOWS DE STUBBLE I’VE SEEN”. As you drove the distance you were entertained and informed about the wonders of Burma Shave! First trip to Australia we were hiking, and the warning sign, with the image, was snake crossing! Once again, I give thanks that I live in an area that has no need to post such a sign!

Iceland, 2017. We had spent time in the fabled Blue Lagoon, worth every penny! We joined the Golden Circle Tour of glaciers, geysers, falls and lava fields. At one of the geysers there was a sign reminding us that the temperature of the water, up to 100 degrees Celsius, and the distance to the nearest hospital, approximately forty minutes, and the recommendation to stay well back from the eruption. The geyser, Strokkur, erupts blasting water to heights of around fifteen to twenty meters every five to ten minutes, although it is known to reach up to forty meters. Again, lovely to look at, don’t need it in my backyard!

Malaysia, 2004; a small tour boat on a canal, near a city. The canal was crowded with market boats, selling fruits, vegetables, prepared foods and merchandise. The water appeared to be dark, murky and unclean and yet people were causally bathing in it, brushing their teeth with it, washing their clothes and dishes in it. It was a bit disquieting for me, so accustomed to privacy for personal hygiene and clean, safe, water for washing clothes and dishes, not to mention myself. So thankful for the many things I take for granted…

Travel is a wonderful opportunity to learn more of life and living. For me, travel provides the opportunity to be doubly thankful for all that I already have.

Don’t lose hope

Iwill never forget those monthly visits as long as I live. They happened on a Thursday night. My destination was the Salvation Army’s Harbor Light Center in Prince George, BC. It was a residential treatment center for people struggling with alcoholism and drug addiction.

But it was also “church home” for many of those who lived in PG’s inner city. Services were held three nights a week, followed by a lunch that featured huge bowls of some of the thickest and heartiest soups I have ever eaten.

Those who attended the services loved to sing. Their favorite song was “One day at a time.” Judging by the passion in their singing and the looks on their faces, I knew they were making powerful statements of faith. “One day at a time, sweet Jesus,” they sang. “That’s all I’m asking from you.” That was all they wantedone more day of life and the courage and strength to get through it.

After one of those visits, a member of my family (visiting from out of province), asked me if there was any hope that those in treatment could break free of their addictions. I had never been asked that question before; so I didn’t have an instant answer. After thinking for a few moments, I replied:

“As long as there is a God in heaven who works miracles, there is hope for everyone.”

My belief in the truth of those words is far stronger today than it’s ever been. The dictionary defines hope as: “a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.”

“Many mental health professionals hold hope to be an indispensable key to happiness and believe people cannot be happy without

hope.” (Wikipedia quote)

In my lifetime, I have known periods of intense loneliness. I know how it feels to be alone-a small island in a sea of humanity. I know how it feel to be helpless-to have my world fall to pieces around me and be unable to do anything about it. I know of many others who have felt the same way. But as bad as things were, none of us ever lost hope.

We knew we were in good company. The list of people with whom we shared similar experiences includes the prophets Elijah and Jeremiah, and one of ancient Israel’s greatest leaders, King David. David knew how it felt to be caught in a scandal of his own making. He knew how it felt to be

rejected by his own family and to be forced to run for his life while his son took over as king and tried to have his father arrested and killed.

In one of the lowest periods of his life, he wrote these words: “Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my help and my God.” (Psalm 42:5-6)

In a world where everything is constantly changing, our God remains forever the same. “I am the Lord,” he says. “I change not.” (Malachi 3:6)

God is not subject to human whims or wishes. He governs the universe using laws that he put in place long before humans ever set foot on this planet. Our hope for a better world with a better future for all can only be realized as we put our faith in him.

A good place to begin is to start living like my friends from Harbor Light, Prince George lived-take life one day at a time.

Thank you for keeping speech free

We live near Rivers and so we read the Banner every week. I just wanted to reach out and say that Ken Waddell’s column is our favourite part of the paper! As a critical thinker myself, I have been pleased to see you follow the evidence on the important issues and land on the side of truth, like any good journalist does. Unfortunately those seem to be few and far between these days.

This week’s column (the Friday, Apr. 5 edition) on climate change was spot on, my husband and I had just watched the film as well. Us “overalled folk” who work for a living do seem to have a better grasp on reality than those making the rules in Ottawa. I’ve also appreciated past columns where you discuss the importance of local papers and how those are best supported. It has inspired me to shift as much of our business’s small advertising budget to the Banner as possible. Local journalism and papers are so critical in this world of groupthink and narrative pushing.

We very much appreciate your stance for truth and that you are not afraid of being controversial. It is very important! Thank you for all that you do to support our community and keep speech free.

“The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing anything.” —

Albert Einstein

Teri Jenkins Rivers, MB

By Tyler Slawinski Gladstone Auction

Whatever frost there was is disappearing, pens are getting soft, heavy equipment and higher concentrations of livestock make it tough to keep pens clean– not to mention the ruts that are left wherever you go.

Spring is definitely in the air and the countdown to moving cattle to grass is on!

The market this week trended with mixed feelings; the futures were green, yet lower to start things off on the feeder cattle this week. Mainly due to softer futures on the finished cattle. Replacement quality heifers and lighter cattle still haven’t shown much weakness.

The trim market which your cows and bulls fit into, is at an all time high, the cow and bull market hasn’t given any indication of softening just yet, especially with the grilling season starting now.

Supply and demand is definitely supporting the cattle market at this time.

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We sold 1,128 cattle though the ring in Gladstone. The market saw a variety of cattle. The market seemed softer in most spots, but was fairly steady for the most part. The first cut cattle are becoming few and far between, and are still in high demand! Second and third cut cattle are definitely showing signs of pressure, but are still bringing plenty more than they did one year ago! Cows and bulls traded with plenty of strength from 150 to 165.00 with sales to 170 showing stronger averages. Bulls traded with strength ranging between 188.00 to 202.00.

All classes of cattle sold

well! Plainer type cattle, are still being discounted! Here is a look at the feeder market!

Some market highlights from todays sale, mixed steers weighed 432 brought 459.00. A local set of black hided steers weighed 512 and brought 435.00. Black steers weighed 634 and traded for 400.00. And a big set of black steers weighed 709 and they brought 380.25 per pound! Heifers, black heifers weighed 476 and brought 406.00. A set of crossbred heifers that weighed 506 and they fetched 408.00. Crossbred heifers weighed 625 for 352.00 And big set of mixed heifers weighed 784 brought 315.00 per pound.

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Thumbs up to Monty Simon for his informative, respectful, and pragmatic testimonial in the letter “Not all insurance is alike.” (Appeared in the Friday, Apr. 5 edition of the Banner & Press)

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out of helen’s kitchen

Helen Drysdale Mediterranean biscuits

Well, my scheduled ramblings and recipe for this week are on hold for another week or two. Before I could send my recipe in, I was scammed. Doing research my computer locked. Sadly, I allowed haste to cloud my better judgment. A sign from Microsoft said “Your Computer Has Been Locked Due To A Virus. Please phone this number and a technician will help you.” They do this to try and scare you into calling the listed number to receive support. If you call these phone numbers, scammers will ask you to install a program that gives them remote access to your computer. Using remote access, these experienced scammers rely on smooth talking to gain your trust and then they’ll try to steal your data so they can access everything from your personal information to your banking details in an attempt to commit fraud. Please do not do what I did. Shut your computer down and do not phone the shysters. As I was suspicious with the technician, I hung up and called my computer savvy son who came to my rescue. Thanks James! So, until my computer comes back from the computer doctor, this is my rambling for this week and I do hope you are now more informed than I was.

I love all the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean dishes. This Mediterranean biscuit recipe comes together very quickly and goes well with a salad for lunch. I usually do not have sun dried tomatoes on hand, so I just leave them out. On occasion I have substituted chopped black olives instead. They still are great without the tomatoes or olives.

Mediterranean Biscuits

2 cups flour

4 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1/3 cup cold butter

2 Tbsp. fresh basil or 2 tsp. dried

2 Tbsp. finely chopped green onion

3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

1 small, minced garlic clove or 3/4 tsp dried garlic powder

3 tablespoons sun dried tomatoes, diced

1 egg

3/4 cup buttermilk

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a bowl add flour, baking powder and salt. Cut the butter into the flour using a pastry blender or two knives until you have a crumbly mixture the size of peas. Then, add the basil, onion, feta cheese, garlic and sun dried tomatoes. Mix the egg and buttermilk together. Add to the flour mixture and stir gently just until it forms a dough. Do not over stir.

On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough. Cut into desired shape and sizes. Place onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden.

New hotel in Neepawa starting to come into form

The Best Western Plus hotel currently under construction in Neepawa has started to take shape. The wall structure went up recently on the southern portion of the former C.N. property. The property size was around 217,000 square feet with the original building design developed by Excel Engineering and featuring up to 67 rooms and a pool with waterslide. A convention centre was planned to be added at a later date. More expansion details on the recent development will appear in an upcoming edition of the Banner & Press.

A pretty routine spring session for Neepawa Town Council

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

It was a brisk meeting of Council for the Town of Neepawa on Tuesday, Apr. 2, as they had a relatively light agenda to attend to for the evening. A few of the notable topics discussed however included:

• Mayor Brian Hedley thanked the students of Hazel M. Kellington School for his birthday card, which he recently received to assist him to celebrate the occasion. Hedley also shared notification of recent meetings and discussions he had with Prairie Mountain Health and the Legion Ladies Auxiliary, who had their district meeting on Mar. 23.

• On Mar. 22, Councillor Marijka Kostenchuk met with the Home Assistance Neepawa & District (HAND) Committee, and reported back that the number of participants in HAND’s Community Meal Program is rising. For about three decades, the meal program has offered a feeling of connection to local seniors through a delicious home-cooked style meal. Last spring, it was expanded to include more delivery of meals directly to a variety of local seniors’ residences.

• Councillor Jason Nadeau offered an update on a meeting with Westlake Employment Skills & Service and their efforts to expand their message of support to those residing in neighbouring regions.

• According to Nadeau, the Western Manitoba Regional Library Board has set it’s budget for the year, and is keeping a close eye on the rise of minimum wage later

this year. Meanwhile, an activity recently host by the Neepawa Public Library was a stuffy sleepover. Youngsters could leave their favourite stuffed animals at the library overnight for a ‘sleepover’, and watch them on livestream on social media over the weekend.

• The early bird winner for the Neepawa & District Medical Clinic Farm & Leisure Lottery was announced, as Councillor Murray Parrott, who is also a long standing committee member and supporter of the Clinic, congratulated Muriel Gamey on winning the prize. Muriel has been a long time supporter of the clinic, and an active volunteer in our community.

• Councillor Yvonne Sisley notified fellow council members that Rec Director Nicole Cooper has received a ParticipACTION grant of $1,000, that will be used for free session of Aqua-fit and lap swim at the Neepawa Pool. It will also go towards giving away free lessons for Pickle Ball and Frisbee Golf.

• Manager of Operations Denis Saquet notified council that temporary pothole repair and steam clearing of drainage has been ongoing. There are many culverts across town and only one steamer, so Saquet noted it’s been a bit slow, but they’ve been getting all the areas cleared as quickly as possible. The Wastewater Treatment plant construction is still ongoing, with materials still arriving. The water and sewer project near the new Hospital location are proceeding. Once those builds are both done, the tender for road construction will move ahead. 21042AL0

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Rural Outlook

Community Information Expo in Neepawa

A one-stop community shop for various local organizations and support groups was held at the Yellowhead Hall in Neepawa on Tuesday, Apr. 9. The Community Information Expo featured 26 booths, including the Neepawa Newcomers Coat Room (picture on left) and Victoria’s Quilt (bottom picture).

Books galore at Rotary fundraiser

The Neepawa Rotary Club’s annual Used Book Sale had plenty to offer this week, from Apr. 8 to 12. The event was held in the former Chalet Carpets building, located at the former Chalet Flooring building. As can be seen above, there was quite the selection to choose from, with interested individuals taking their time to peruse the plethora of options on offer.

Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin Outlet Channels Project Comments Invited

What is happening?

April 8, 2024 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is conducting a federal environmental assessment of the proposed Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin Outlet Channels Project, a new permanent flood control management system located in the Interlake region of Manitoba.

The Agency invites Indigenous groups and the public to comment on the draft Environmental Assessment Report that includes the Agency's conclusions and recommendations regarding the potential environmental effects of the project and their significance, and the proposed key mitigation measures and follow-up programs.

The Agency also invites comments on the draft potential conditions for the project. Final conditions would become legally-binding on the proponent if the Minister of Environment and Climate Change issues a decision statement indicating the project may proceed.

Visit the project homepage on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry (reference number 80148) to:

Have a question?

Write to us at LakeManitoba-LakeSt.Martin@iaac-aeic.gc.ca or visit

at canada.ca/iaac.

call:

PHOTOS BY EOIN DEVEREUX

A look back (& a look up) at the eclipse of 1979

THE LAST TIME NEEPAWA WAS ABLE TO EXPERIENCE A SOLAR ECLIPSE WAS BACK ON FEB. 26, 1979. HERE IS SOME OF THE COVERAGE OF THAT EVENT AS IT APPEARED IN THE PAGES OF THE NEEPAWA PRESS

Top picture: This story appeared on the front page of the Thursday, Mar. 1 edition of the Neepawa

back in 1979. Picture on right: An artist rendering in the Neepawa Press showing how to view the eclipse using pinpoint projection.

While the eclipse on Monday Apr. 8 was amazing, the total solar eclipse in 1979 was truly a oncein-a-lifetime for most people of Neepawa, as our community was almost dead centre in the path of the event.

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These maps show that Neepawa was almost at the exact centre of the path for the solar eclipse.

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2024 eclipse passes over Neepawa

The eclipse was a spectacle to be seen on Monday, Apr. 8. Pictured above: Intrigued individuals gathered to get viewing glasses while they were still available and a cup of coffee as well. The supply of glasses was sold out in the first four minutes after being made available.

Pictured below: Seen here are some photos showcasing the progression of the eclipse, in which the moon would cover approximately 55 per cent (on average) of the sun from the perspective of the community of Neepawa. In 1979, this community, and others in our coverage area, fell lucky, having been directly in the path for a total eclipse.

The first photo below shows the progress of the eclipse in comparison to the photo on Page 1, which depicted the moon and sun towards the start of the eclipse event. The bottom photo showcases the eclipse towards its totality.

PHOTO BY CASPER WEHRHAHN

Agriculture is our nation’s most important single industry. That’s not only because it furnishes our daily food, but because it is the basis of so many other important businesses that are a part of Canada’s economy. The Neepawa Banner & Press & the businesses on this page are proud supporters of the ag industry.

Neepawa Titans hand out their year-end awards

CENTRE PHOTO BY DEREK PEARSON

Left to right: The Home Hardware Three Stars award was given to Tim Tychonick. The Bell MTS Unsung Hero Award was presented to Brayden Knox. The Neepawa Titans Alumni Top Defenseman Award was given to Ewan Poirier.

PHOTOS BY EOIN DEVEREUX

On Friday, Apr. 5, the Neepawa Titans held their year-end banquet at the Legion Hall in Neepawa. During the event, the club handed out its awards for the 2023-2024 MJHL season. Winners included (From left to right): The HyLife Foods Ltd Hardest Worker Award was awarded to Connor Thompson. The Neepawa Gladstone Co-op MVP Award went to Cody Gudnason. The Harris Pharmacy Most Improved Player Award this year was shared, as John Baird and Garrett MacDonald were recognized.

Left to right: K.C. Couckuyt won the Rocky Mountain Equipment Rookie of the Year Award. Cody Gudnason recived both the Best Manitoba Born Player Award and the RBC Coaches Choice Awards.

Left to right: Hayden Stocks was the leading scorer for the Neepawa Titans in 2023-2024, with 47 points (22 goals - 25 assists) in 43 games. The Lionel Crowther Memorial Award, it was awarded to Connor Thompson. For the CAMO Cattle Co. Fan’s Choice Award, Cooper Kasprick received the honour for 2023-2024.

Neepawa Titans Year-end award night

The Neepawa Titans Year-end Awards Banquet features a pair of acknowledgements. First, Tanis Stewart was named the 2023-2024 Gary Reidle Memorial Volunteer of the Year.

As well, the Neepawa Titans honoured a pair of historic landmarks reached by head coach and general manager Ken Pearson. During the course of the 2023-2024 MJHL season, Pearson who won both his 600th MJHL win and 700th Junior ‘A’ hockey victory.

Club 55 Bowling

April 4, 2024. Ladies’ High Single: Carole LeBoutillier & Elsie Slimmon 227. Ladies’ High Triple: Carole LeBoutillier 556. Men’s High Single & Triple: Calvin Goetz 216 & 537. Other Scores to Note: Len Pritchard 165, 176, 177; Muriel Porada 153; Carole LeBoutillier 180; Frank Porada 175; Judy Gabler 180; Elsie Slimmon 160; Darrell Gabler 156, 203; Vivian Oswald 175, 182; Heather Lewis 159, 150; Laurie Kohinski 157, 159; Calvin Goetz 172.

Event winners for the 2024 Arden Mixed Curling Bonspiel

It was another massively successful event in Arden Apr. 4 to 7, as the Curling Club held its annual Mixed Curling Bonspiel. Each year, this event is an extremely popular spring feature for the community. This year’s winning teams included: The Plett Construction First Event Champions: (Team members from left to right. Skip to lead) Frank Porada, Craig Henderson, Danielle Henderson and Taylor Henderson. Defeated Mathew Kulbacki in the event final.

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The NAPA Auto Parts Second Event Champions: (Team members skip to lead) Jeff Early, Jodiene Early, Ken Early and Kennedy Manns. Defeated Craig Johnston in the event final.

Diane Lynn Harrington

March 28, 1947 - March 31, 2024

Diane Lynn Harrington (nee Bjarnarson) passed away peacefully at Victoria Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Sunday, March 31, 2024.

Diane was born on March 28, 1947, in Neepawa, Manitoba, to George Leonard Bjarnarson and Rachel Christina Bjarnarson (nee Muylle). She grew up on the family farm along the Whitemud River in the Steel Bridge District, east of Gladstone, Manitoba. Diane attended Steel Bridge Elementary and William Morton Collegiate in Gladstone. After graduating high school, she moved to Winnipeg to attend Success Business College. Diane was married to Robert (“Bob”) Charles Harrington of Picton, Ontario, from July 1, 1967 until his sudden passing on August 2, 1994. Together, they raised two daughters, Jill Christine and Karen Lynn, and cared for many family pets.

Known for her kind, supportive and compassionate nature, Diane will be missed by all who knew her. Diane was a social person who enjoyed live theatre/music and attended numerous memorable concerts and plays. Travelling was one of her favourite pastimes. Diane was thankful to have had the opportunity to visit many different places in her lifetime, including Iceland (homeland of her father’s side of the family). One of Diane’s long-time interests was genealogy, and she spent many hours researching and maintaining records for the Bjarnarson, Arnason, Muylle, Harrington and Mouck family trees. She loved bird watching, had a green thumb and was an accomplished gardener. Being a grandmother gave Diane great joy, and spending time with her granddaughters meant a lot to her.

As a cancer survivor, Diane was passionate about supporting others going through similar challenges, which led to her becoming an active member of the Waves of Hope Breast Cancer Survivors Dragon Boat Team.

One of Diane’s treasured memories was moving to the new mining town of Leaf Rapids, Manitoba, in December 1971. Diane, Bob, newborn daughter Karen and almost four-year-old daughter Jill were officially designated as the first family to reside in the newly developed town near Sherritt Gordon Mines. The Harringtons initially lived in a modest home with no TV and only CBC Radio for entertainment. They made great memories and developed lifelong friendships with neighbours and families who came from communities all over Canada for the opportunity to work at the new mine. Viewing the northern lights, camping, boating, and bear-watching were highlights of that period of her life.

After several moves, the family settled in Basswood, Manitoba, in 1978. Diane managed the post office and general store while Bob ran a mobile feed mill business. Diane was very involved in the community and often volunteered at events.

Diane worked for various employers over the years, including MacKay Morton Ltd. (Winnipeg), the Department of Health & Social Services (Winnipeg), Calm Air (Lynn Lake), Sherritt Gordon Mines (Lynn Lake), Canada Post & General Store (Basswood), and the Minnedosa Hospital and PCH, until she retired in 2016 after 30 years of service as Director of Housekeeping & Laundry. After retirement, Diane moved to Brandon before finally moving to Winnipeg in January 2024. Diane is survived by her daughters, Jill and Karen Harrington, son-in-law Jeff Roshka, granddaughters Kate and Grace Roshka, sister Joan (Tom) Kinley, brothers Bob (Louise) Bjarnarson and Glenn (Shauna) Bjarnarson, numerous nieces, nephews, and beloved friends. Diane was preceded in death by her husband Bob Harrington, parents Len and Rae Bjarnarson, and brother Doug (Debbie) Bjarnarson.

Those who wish to remember Diane are invited to join the family for a celebration of life with lunch at 12:00 noon on May 4, 2024, at the Legion in Gladstone, MB., 82 Dennis Street. To send condolences online visit www. clarkesfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome to any of Diane’s favourite charities: Waves of Hope Dragon Boat Team, The Heart and Stroke Foundation, Brandon Humane Society, Victoria General Hospital Foundation, or a food bank of choice.

Clarke’s Funeral Home Gladstone/MacGregor in care of Arrangements

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Notice

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

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

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

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

Notice

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

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

Obituary

August Sobry

Upcoming Funeral for the late August Sobry will be held in Riding Mountain. Graveside service 2:00pm April 30th

John Kazmerik

Our beloved father, John Kazmerik, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 1, 2024 at Holy Family Home in Winnipeg, at the age of 96. John was born on October 17, 1927 in Elk Ranch, Manitoba, the son of Peter and Annie Kazmerik. He was the third youngest of ten children. At age seven, his family moved to Neepawa. At an early age he started working in the grocery business and later learned the meat cutting trade at Orchards and Burgess stores. He joined Canada Safeway in 1948 working and managing meat departments in Neepawa, Winnipeg, Dauphin, Minnedosa and Brandon. In 1959 he was promoted to store manager and continued working at Safeway until his retirement in 1987. He met Jessie Wiun when he spotted her on the dance floor in Dauphin. They married in July 1953. After welcoming their first child Brian in Winnipeg, they settled in Brandon. John took pride in building the family home on 25th Street with the help of his father. John and Jessie added to their family with two daughters Kathy and Trish. He was a very hard worker and self-taught carpenter renovating the cottage in Killarney and a rental house while raising his family. John was a member of The Knights of Columbus, Kiwanis Club, and the St. Mary’s Men’s Club. In 1974, he purchased a small farm 24 miles north of Brandon. John had never farmed but loved the challenge of grain farming with older equipment and the advice of his neighboring farmers and help of his relatives. He enjoyed many successful years hobby farming until he sold the farm in 2016.

In his free time, he found pleasure in playing golf, hockey, spending time with family and friends, and dancing at every opportunity. Later in life, he enjoyed time with his grandchildren and continued gardening and cooking. Most days he could be found with friends discussing daily news and events over coffee.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Jessie of 56 years in 2010, his sisters Jenny Kelunick (Nick), Kay (Peter) Kozak, Alice (Fred)Kozak, Mary (John) Kozak, Lena (Stan) Grasky, and brothers Bill (Kathleen), Mike (Lena), and Nick. John will be lovingly remembered by his sister Paulina Antoniuk (Tony); his children, Brian (Lisa), Kathy (Dan) Lepard, Trish (Kevin) McBeth; grandchildren Katrice Kazmerik (Derek Schmidtke), Alexandria Kazmerik, Nathan Lepard, and great grand child Luke Schmidtke. He is also survived by his sisterin-law Anne Wiun and many nieces and nephews

A Funeral service and reception will be held at Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. with interment to follow at Brandon Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations in memory of John may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada 1200-2300 Yonge Str., Box 2414 Toronto, ON M4P 1E4. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Holy Family Home for their compassionate care. Arrangements are in care of Brockie Donovan Funeral & Cremation Services, (204)-727-0694.

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Help

Wanted

Mechanic Assistant needed for general shop work including servicing Semi-tractor and trailers. Must be physically fit and available for a flexible work schedule. Experience is not necessary if you are willing to learn on the job. Contact Jason at 1-204-761-3930 or email your resume to jason@ longhorntransport.ca

Livestock

Polled Hereford yearling bulls. Vern Kartanson. Minnedosa. 204-867-7315 or 204-867-2627

Auctions

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

For Rent

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

For Rent

Two bedroom, one bathroom apartment at Stewart House in Minnedosa. The apartment is in a quiet 12-plex apartment block and is a 55+ building for a single or couple. The apartment includes AC, a plug-in parking stall, fridge, stove, in-buiding laundry, secure entrance into the building, storage room, deck and more. Rent is $1,060./month plus hydro. Water is included with the rent. No smokers or pets. A one-year lease is necessary and references required. For more information or to book a viewing call 204-826-2184.

For Sale or Rent

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

For rent: Available immediately. For the older market, large modern 2 bdm suite in newer 4-plex. Includes window treatments, all appliances, washer and dryer, storage, snow removal, yard care and parking for 2 vehicles. No smoking, no pets, no kids. 220 Mountain Ave, Neepawa. $1,200 per month. Call 476-0678 ––––––––––

TENDER LAND FOR SALE

Please accept our invitation to submit a sealed, written tender for the respective property situated within the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford, in the Province of Manitoba, and described below to be received by: TAYLOR LAW PATERSONS LLP

Box 309, 269 Hamilton Street Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

Attention: MATTHEW B. BLUNT Telephone: 204-476-2336 mblunt@taylorlawpatersons.ca

Legal description of the property is as follows: Title No. 2915463/5 Parcel 1 Plan 6469 NLTO Exc. Plan 6830

2. Tenders must be received on or before 4:00 p.m. on April 16th, 2024.

3. Only Tenders in sealed envelopes marked “TENDER” and referencing the legal description of the property, will be considered.

4. Tenders must be accompanied by a ten (10%) percent

as of the Closing Date, the Deposit will be forfeited as liquidated damages and not as a penalty.

4. If part of the Purchase Price is to be paid from the proceeds of a new Mortgage, payment of that

may be delayed by the time required for registration

NOTICES

Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association and membership do not make any

warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.mcna.com.

URGENT PRESS RELEAS-

ES - Have a newsworthy item to announce? An exciting change in operations?

Though we cannot guarantee publication, MCNA will get the information into the right hands for ONLY $35.00 + GST/HST. Call MCNA (204) 947-1691 for more information. See www.mcna.com under the “Types of Advertising” tab for more details.

SPRING HIRING? NEED

CLASS 1 DRIVERS or Construction workers? Registering Spring Programs?

FOODS Industrial Butcher (NOC 94141)

Why join our team?

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

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

Quick Facts:

• Culturally diverse – employ people from all over the world

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

• 2500+ employees worldwide

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

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Wage

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

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

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

• PM Shift Premium

• Full training, with genuine opportunities for career progression

• Employee Referral program - $500!

• Free parking

• Company events

• And more!!!!

Your duties may include:

• Slaughter, eviscerate, and mark hogs for further processing;

• Debone edible parts and remove inedible organs for parts;

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

We are looking for people who are:

• Fit and capable of working in a physically demanding role

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

Open to working in colder/warmer environments

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

• Completion of Secondary school or equivalent experience

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

Ways to apply:

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

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

For inquiries contact: Phone: 204.476.3393

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

Be a part of the HyLife experience – your journey starts here!

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

Have your blanket classified ads seen in the 31 Member Newspapers which are seen in over 368,000+ homes in Manitoba. Now booking Winter and Spring advertising for 2024. Please Call THIS NEWSPAPER NOW to book, or call MCNA at (204) 9471691 for more details or to book ads. MCNA - Manitoba Community Newspapers Association. www.mcna.com

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Join Keyes Loyal Orange Lodge #1755, Newdale

Help Wanted

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Working under the direction of the Public Works Supervisor or Lead Hand, this is a full time, permanent position working 40 hours per week.

Individuals must be able to work some flexible shift work, including overtime and on-call work. This position is offered in accordance with CUPE Local 1735-01. Rate of pay $23.73 - 25.01/hr

A complete job description can be found on the website www.neepawa.ca under Town, Employment; on Facebook or by requesting a copy from the administration office.

Applications, including cover letter, will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. April 19, 2024 to: Denis Saquet, C.E.T., Manager of Operations Box 339, 275 Hamilton St., Neepawa MB R0J 1H0 Ph (204) 476-7655 ~ email: operations@neepawa.ca

Thankyoutoallapplicantsfor theirinterest,howeveronlythose underconsiderationwillbe contacted.

NEW HOPE HEALTH CENTRE

Seeking a Team Player Reception/Administrative Assistant ASAP

The position: seeking outgoing office receptionist/ Administrative Assistant who is willing to perform all functions relating to reception & other general administration work in the clinic.

Responsibilities:

Greeting all public who entered the building with friendly professionalism

• Provide effective communication by answering incoming calls, emails,relaying them where & as needed.

• Fulfilling customer expectations & contributing to a high level of customers

• Complete assignments in a timely fashion with a minimum of supervision

• Stocking shelves with products & willing to learn about the products

• Ensure the office space is clean & tidy at all times.

• Assist in product being shipped & ordered in a timely fashion

• Managing daily calendar/scheduling of appointments & providing reminders

Position Requirements:

• General administration, data entry, strong understanding of Outlook, Sage

Excellent communication skills {written, speaking & listening}

• Strong customer service skills & ability to work with all type of people

• Demonstrating computer skills & social media networking skills.

As a member of OUR Team you can look forward to: Being a part of a strong enthusiastic team that takes great pride in their work & healthy lifestyle

Wages pending on your experience & qualifications 32 hrs a week

If you feel you would be an asset & enjoy the team, we welcome you to apply!

Please Submit a resume & cover letter outlining your capability for this position email at reception@newhopehealth.ca

Attention: Nathan Braun & Lisa Davie Closing date for applications is April 25th

L.O.L #1533, Winnipeg Golden West L.O.L #2311. Info: newdale1533@gmail. com . Since 1795. God Save The King!

FEED & SEED / AGRICULTURAL

FORAGE SEED FOR SALE:

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

ReVolution Trailers

RVs

Reimagined

• Spring Readiness

• Service & Repair

• Parts & Sales

• Renovated RV Sales

• Custom Renovations

1480 Springeld Rd Winnipeg, MB www.revolutiontrailers.ca

Call Now: 204-955-7377

Help Wanted

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

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We are hiring!

We have a new opportunity to highlight:

Instructor, Practical Nursing

School of Nursing

Full-Time, Term (Aug 19/24 – May 18/25)

Competition #: 131-23/24

Neepawa, Manitoba

Salary: $62,187 to $92,384 annually ($32.99 to $49.01 hourly) (Educational Supplement: Masters $1.52/hour; PhD $3.03/hour)

For full position details or to view all career opportunities visit: www.assiniboine.net/careers.

Assiniboine welcomes applications from all qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada, including Indigenous peoples, persons of all abilities, members of visible minorities, all genders and sexual orientations, and all other groups protected by the Human Rights Code.

Assiniboine’s campuses are located on the traditional territories of Treaty No. 1 and Treaty No. 2, and the shared traditional lands of Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, Dene and Anishinabek/Ojibwe peoples, and the homeland of the Red River Métis Nation.

If you are interested in this career opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter with reference to Competition #131-23/24 to:

careers@assiniboine.net We thank you for your interest. Those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Notice Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone

PUBLIC NOTICE

2024 Financial Plan

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to subsection 318 of The Municipal Act that the Council of the Municipality of McCreary has scheduled a Public Hearing at the Municipality of McCreary Council Chambers, 432 First Avenue on Tuesday April 30, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. Council will hear any potential taxpayer who wishes to make a representation, ask questions, or register an objection to the following special services proposal:

A. Description of the Proposed Special Service: The Municipality of McCreary is proposing to continue to offer Curbside Recycling Services as a special service. Under By-law No. 5/2021, Council removed the costs of these services from the General Municipal Levy onto a special service levy based on an amount per parcel. By-law No. 5/2021 expired at the end of 2023. Under this proposed new by-law, council will continue to levy per parcel rates on all residential units and commercial properties including schools and personal care homes receiving curbside recycling in the Urban Area. This Special Service Plan will apply for the years 2024, 2025, 2026.

B. Area of Municipality to be Levied for this Special Service:

The area to be levied for the Urban Curbside Recycling Services under this proposal will include all residential units and commercial properties including schools and personal care homes who are supplied with a recycling cart or bin by the Municipality in the Urban Area of the Municipality of McCreary excluding vacant lots as attached hereto in Schedule “B”.

C. Estimated Cost of Service:

In 2022 the actual cost was $20,288.80. The budgeted cost for 2023 was $28,081.00. The annual expenses for 2024, 2025 and 2026 are proposed to be increased by 3% annually based upon the 2023 budgeted cost as follows:

$29,791.13 $30,684.86

Any funds collected in excess of the actual costs will be placed in the General Reserve.

D. Method and Rate of Calculating Special Service Tax:

The method of calculating the special service tax will be based on an amount per parcel of land. Based upon the 2023 Final Assessment Roll, there are 258 eligible parcels (284 total units). The estimated rates will be as follows:

Public Notice is hereby given pursuant to subsection 162(2) of The Municipal Act, that the Council of the Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone intends to present its 2024 financial plan for the municipality. The PUBLIC HEARING will be held in the Langruth Community Hall, 102 Main Street, Langruth Manitoba on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

Council will hear any person who wishes to make representation, ask questions, or register an objection to the financial plan, as provided.

Copies of the proposed financial plan can be viewed online at www.westlake-gladstone.ca .

Questions and remarks may also be directed to Eileen Peters, Assistant CAO, or by email to info@westlake-gladstone.ca.

Dated this 26th day of March, 2024.

Eileen Peters, CMMA Assistant CAO Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone

MUNICIPALITY OF McCREARY

PUBLIC NOTICE

Regarding Special Services Plan No. 04-2024

To provide RECREATION SUPPORT SERVICES

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to subsection 318 of The Municipal Act that the Council of the Municipality of McCreary has scheduled a Public Hearing at the Municipality of McCreary Council Chambers, 432 First Avenue on Tuesday April 30, 2024 at 3:45 p.m. Council will hear any potential taxpayer who wishes to make a representation, ask questions, or register an objection to the following special services proposal:

A. Description of the Proposed Special Service:

The Municipality of McCreary is proposing to continue to offer Recreation Support Services as a special service. Under By-law No. 6/2021, Council removed the costs of these services from the General Municipal Levy on to a special service levy based on an amount per parcel. By-Law No. 6/2021 expired at the end of 2023. Under this proposed new by-law, council will continue to levy per parcel rates on all residential properties with the municipality. This Special Service Plan will apply for the years 2024, 2025, 2026.

B. Area of Municipality to be Levied for this Special Service:

The area to be levied for the Recreation Services under this proposal will be all residential properties (Class 10 and 20) within the Municipality of McCreary, with dwellings, as attached hereto in Schedule “B”.

C. Estimated Cost of Service:

In 2022 the actual cost was $223,414.22. The budgeted cost for 2023 was $215,686.74 with 70% being $150,980.72.

The annual expenses to be raised by the Special Service Levy for 2024, 2025 and 2026 are proposed to be increased by 3% annually based upon the 2023 budgeted cost as follows:

Annual Cost

MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH NORFOLK PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING THE 2024 FINANCIAL PLAN

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to subsection 162(2) of The Municipal Act that the Council of the Municipality of North Norfolk intends to present its Financial Plan for the fiscal year 2024 at a public hearing to be held on Wednesday, the 24th day of April, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council chambers. Council will hear any person who wishes to make a representation, ask questions, or register an objection to the Financial Plan, as provided.

Copies of the Financial Plan are available for review and may be examined by any person by contacting the Municipal Office during regular office hours.

Municipal Office contact is as follows: 204-685-2211 – phone 204-685-2616 – fax office@northnorfolk.ca – email 27 Hampton Street East, MacGregor

Theresa Bergen, CMMA Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of North Norfolk

April 8, 2024

MUNICIPALITY OF McCREARY PUBLIC NOTICE 2024 FINANCIAL PLAN

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Subsection 162(2) of The Municipal Act, that the Council of the

financial plan for

Objections by Potential Taxpayers shall be made by mail or in person, with the Chief Administrative Officer, prior to the commencement of the hearing. A notice of objection must contain the name and address of the person filing the objection, identify the property in respect of which it is filed and state the grounds of objection.

Copies of the Special Service Plan No.03-2024 will be made available for review and may be examined by any potential taxpayer during regular office hours of the municipal office located 432 First Avenue. Questions and comments may also be directed by letter to the Chief Administrative Officer or by email to municipality@ mccreary.ca.

Dated at the Municipality of McCreary this 4th day of April, 2024.

Lorilee Ryzner, Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of McCreary 432 First Avenue – Box 338 McCreary Manitoba, R0J 1B0 Ph: 204-835-2309

Classified ad deadline

Tuesday noon

Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines.

2024 2025 2026

$155,510.14 $160,175.44 $164,980.70

Any funds collected in excess of the actual costs will be placed in the General Reserve.

D. Method and Rate of Calculating Special Service Tax

The method of calculating the special service tax will be based on an amount per parcel of land. Based upon the 2023 Final Assessment Roll, there are 498 parcels (523 residential units). The estimated rates will be as follows:

Residential Unit (Single Family)

Residential Unit (Duplex)

Residential (24 Unit Complex)

2024 2025 2026

$297.34 $306.26 $315.45

$594.68 $612.52 $630.90

$7,136.16 $7,350.24 $7,570.75

Objections by Potential Taxpayers shall be made by mail or in person, with the Chief Administrative Officer, prior to the commencement of the hearing. A notice of objection must contain the name and address of the person filing the objection, identify the property in respect of which it is filed and state the grounds of objection.

Copies of the Special Service Plan No. 04-2024 are available for review and may be examined by any potential taxpayer at 432 First Avenue. Questions and comments may also be directed by letter to the Chief Administrative Officer or by email to municipality@mccreary.ca.

Dated at the Municipality of McCreary this 4th day of April, 2024.

Lorilee Ryzner,

Council will hear any potential taxpayer who wishes to make a representation, ask questions, or register an objection to the following special services proposal:

A. Description of the Proposed Special Service: The Municipality of McCreary is proposing to continue to offer Fire and Emergency Protection Services as a special service. Under By-Law No. 2/2021, Council removed the costs of these services from the General Municipal Levy onto a special service levy based on an amount per parcel. This Special Service Levy under ByLaw No. 2/2021 expired at the end of 2023. Under this new proposed by-law, Council will continue to levy per parcel rated on all taxable, grant-in-lieu and otherwise exempt properties. This Special Service Plan will apply for the years 2024, 2025, 2026.

B. Area of Municipality to be Levied for this Special Service:

The area to be levied for the Fire and Emergency Protection Services under this proposal will include all taxable, grant-in-lieu and otherwise exempt property including railway property within the Municipality of McCreary as attached hereto in Schedule “B”.

C. Estimated Cost of Service:

In 2022 the actual cost was $25,843.42. The budgeted cost for 2023 was $37,000.00. The annual expenses for 2024, 2025 and 2026 are proposed to be increased by 3% annually based upon the 2023 budgeted cost as follows:

2025 2026

2024

Annual Cost $38,110.00 $39,253.30 $40,430.90

Any funds collected in excess of the actual costs will be placed in the Fire Equipment Reserve.

D. Method and Rate of Calculating Special Service Tax:

The method of calculating the special service tax will be based on an amount per parcel of land. Based upon the 2023 Final Assessment Roll, there are 1,366 parcels.

The estimated rates will be as follows:

2024 2025 2026

Per Parcel Rate $27.90 $28.74 $29.60

Objections by Potential Taxpayers shall be made by mail or in person, with the Chief Administrative Officer, prior to the commencement of the hearing. A notice of objection must contain the name and address of the person filing the objection, identify the property in respect of which it is filed and state the grounds of objection.

Copies of the Special Service Plan No.02-2024 will be made available for review and may be examined by any potential taxpayer during regular office hours of the municipal office located 432 First Avenue. Questions and comments may also be directed by letter to the Chief Administrative Officer or by email to municipality@ mccreary.ca.

Dated at the Municipality of McCreary this 4th day of April, 2024.Lorilee Ryzner, Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of McCreary 432 First Avenue – Box 338 McCreary Manitoba, R0J 1B0 Ph: 204-835-2309

intends

fiscal year 2024 at a public hearing:

30, 2024 at 4:15 p.m.

Chambers at the Municipal Office 432 First Avenue, McCreary Council will hear any person who wishes to make representation, ask questions, or register an objection to the financial plan, as provided.

Copies of the proposed financial plan will be made available for review and may be examined by any person during regular office hours of the municipal office located at 432 First Avenue. Questions and comments may also be directed by letter to the Chief Administrative Officer or by email to municipality@mccreary.ca.

Dated this 4th day of April, 2024.

Lorilee Ryzner Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of McCreary

Town of Neepawa intends to conduct the following Pesticide Control Programs during the 2024 season:

• To control noxious weeds on streets, boulevards, parks and cemeteries: Glyphosate, Curtail M & Par III

• To control pests such as gophers, mosquitoes, pine scale and spider mite: AquaBac 200, BTK Biological Insecticide, Rozul RTU Field Rodent Bait, Safers Insecticidal Soap

Proposed dates of application will be from May 1 to October 15. The public may send written submissions or objections within 15 days of the publication of the notice to the department below.

Manitoba Environment & Climate Change

Environmental Approvals Branch Box 35, 14 Fultz Blvd

Winnipeg, MB R3Y 0L6

Scott Boxall, Parks Supervisor

Matthew Barrett, Cemetery Box 339, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Ph (204) 476 7600 ~ info@neepawa.ca

www.neepawa.ca

Ranch Retirement Auction for Greg & Ruth Zamyrkut

ONLINE ONLY

Ranch Retirement Auction for Greg & Ruth Zamyrkut

SPRING EQUIPMENT CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

Saturday May 5th - 10:30am - Rorketon MB

Ranch Retirement Auction for Greg & Ruth Zamyrkut

SELLER’S SITE, MB • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2024 • SOFT CLOSE AT 7:00 PM

Saturday May 5th - 10:30am - Rorketon MB

From Ste Rose, MB- 17 miles N on PTH #276,Magnet Road 2¼ miles NE.Or From Rorketon, MB Corner on 276, 2 miles S, 1½ E, ½ S. GPS: 51°32 N 99°29'W

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

From Ste Rose, MB- 17 miles N on PTH #276,Magnet Road 2¼ miles NE.Or From Rorketon, MB Corner on 276, 2 miles S, 1½ E, ½ S. GPS: 51°32 N 99°29'W

8870 FWA tractor

tractor c/w

2595 FEL

David Brown 885 tractor

DEUTZ DX160 tractor • CAT 931 crawler/ loader

David Brown 885 tractor

TRACTORS, EQUIPMENT, VEHICLES, TRAILERS: 986 JD 8650 4wd tractor; JD 3010 diesel tractor, JD 46A FEL, tires exc cond; JD4020 with loader; 2004 JD 330C excavator, 12444hrs, etc; CAT 7E power shift, 13’ blade; 2016 T590 Bobcat, 4cyl, 1870hrs; 2013 Ford F150 4x4 ½ ton truck, 5L auto trans, 5th wheel hitch, 199,000km, saftied; 2000 Chev Avalanche 1500LT, 8cyl, new tires, 276,047km, saftied; Dodge 2500, Cummins, saftied; 1997 Intl Eagle semi tractor, 143,407km, new tires, saftied; 2004 Westwind 5th wheel trailer, slide-out, vg cond; 2003 Doepker lowboy trailer, wide load platforms, etc; 1948 Bombardier B12; several other types of trailers, campers and older vehicles: FARM AND HAYING MACHINERY: Raven AccuFlow super cooler anhydrous system; Flexi-Coil 5000 57’ air seeder; Flexi-Coil and Vibra-shank cultivators; Westfield augers; harrows, discs, harvester, swathers, seed drills, hay balers and handling equipment; post pounder, tractor tires, and more; RECREATIONAL, LAWN, GARDEN: Yamaha golf cart, gas engine; Golf Cruiser electric golf cart; 2021 Coleman 100 mini bike; 1988 15’ Vanguard boat, 70hp Johnson motor; variety of lawn mowers; TOOLS, SHOP, FENCING, LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: shop tools, equipment, etc; lge qty of lumber, treated posts, fixed-knot page wire, flat hose 300ft lengths; livestock chute/cage and much more!

DEUTZ DX160 tractor • CAT 931 crawler/ loader • FARMALL MD tractor • INLAND HAYLINER 12 bale double arm picker • 660 NH baler • PINTLE Hitch tri-axel trailer for small crawler • VICON 1050 9 wheel hay rake • MORRIS MH310 hoe drills c/w SA/FA • Fertilizer fiberglass V tank • Inland 60’ field sprayer c/w 500 gal plastic tank • 27’ CCIL deep tiller c/w harrows “207” • 2000 NH 1441 14’ disk bine • NH688 rd baler • CCIL 9600 PT combine • 357 NH mix mill • 18’ 400 Versatile swather c/w plu reels • 6’ steel swath roller • WESTFIELD 7” X 36’ grain auger c/w HONDA 13hp motor • WESTFIELD W series 8” x41’ grain auger pto • 75bu 2 wheel hopper box trailer c/w hyd chute • YAMAHA 97-99 – 350 Big Bear 4x4 quad • YAMAHA 350 Big Bear 4x4 • See full listing and pictures @ www.gartonsauction.com !!! Call Greg directly at (204) 732 -2213 for more information on the equipment

FARMALL MD tractor • INLAND HAYLINER 12 bale double arm picker • 660 NH baler • PINTLE Hitch tri-axel trailer for small crawler • VICON 1050 9 wheel hay rake • MORRIS MH310 hoe drills c/w SA/FA • Fertilizer fiberglass V tank • Inland 60’ field sprayer c/w 500 gal plastic tank • 27’ CCIL deep tiller c/w harrows “207” • 2000 NH 1441 14’ disk bine • NH688 rd baler • CCIL 9600 PT combine • 357 NH mix mill • 18’ 400 Versatile swather c/w plu reels • 6’ steel swath roller • WESTFIELD 7” X 36’ grain auger c/w HONDA 13hp motor • WESTFIELD W series 8” x41’ grain auger pto • 75bu 2 wheel hopper box trailer c/w hyd chute • YAMAHA 97-99 – 350 Big Bear 4x4 quad • YAMAHA 350 Big Bear 4x4 • See full listing and pictures @ www.gartonsauction.com !!! Call Greg directly at (204) 732 -2213 for more information on the equipment

BID NOW AT WWW.GARTONSAUCTION.COM

Auction Service

SERVING THE PARKLAND AND SURROUNDING AREAS SINCE 1992

Phone (204) 629-2583 garton@inetlink.ca

PO BOX 543 DAUPHIN, MB R7N 2V3

Phone (204) 629-2583 garton@inetlink.ca

Cell: (204) 648-4541 www.gartonsauction.com

Cell: (204) 648-4541 www.gartonsauction.com

Ranch Retirement Auction for Greg & Ruth Zamyrkut

Ranch Retirement Auction for Greg & Ruth Zamyrkut

Farm Life - Week of April 23rd

Farm Life - Week of April 23rd

Neepawa - Week of April 23rd

Neepawa - Week of April 23rd

Interlake - Week of April 23rd

Interlake - Week of April 23rd

TRACTORS, VEHICLES, TRAILERS: 1997

JD 8770 4wd tractor, 24spd trans, shedded; 2007 Intl 9400l tandem grain truck, 21’ box, Cummins diesel, 10-spd, saftied; 1997 Volvo grain truck 20’ box, Cummins M11, new ECM, saftied; older grain trucks, trailers; FARM MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT: 2003 Case IH 2388 axial-flow combine, 2015 pick-up header, etc; Morris Maxim II air drill w/8370 cart; 2012 Heston MF 9435 SP 30’ swather, 5200 header, 660hrs; 2008 Apache AS710 90’ sprayer, 4 new tires, 500 GPS, etc; Morris Magnum 35’ chisel plow, new shovels, mounted 3-bar tine harrows; Case IH 1010 30’ straight cut header, new knife, etc; Case IH 1042 36’ rigid straight cut header; Sakundiak HD 1400 46’ grain auger, Kohler 29 hp Command Pro engine, etc; 2017 Westfield MKX1340 64 swing auger, 13”x64’, other augers; Flexi-Coil 800 field cultivator, 4-bar mounted harrows; Flexi-Coil 400 38’ light duty cultivator; Flexi-Coil 95 68’ harrow packer, etc; 6’ swath roller; Degleman 3-bat ground drive stone picker; combine belts, tractor tires, posts, fencing, etc. YARD, GARDEN, RECREATION: Husqvarna Z254 zero-turn lawnmower, 54” cut, Kohler 26hp engine (292hrs); Par-Car gas golf cart, rebuilt engine 2023; Pride 4-wheel scooter, new batteries 2023; lanterns/lamps; TOOLS AND SHOP: Hobart MIG welder; Delta 10” table saw, etc; King floor-standing 7.5amp drill press; 10T hydraulic jack;

listing and pictures @

!!! Call 2213 for more information on

equipment Ranch Retirement Auction for Greg & Ruth Zamyrkut

Farm Life - Week of April 23rd

Neepawa - Week of April 23rd

Interlake - Week of April 23rd

Ranch Retirement Auction for Greg & Ruth Zamyrkut

Saturday May 5th - 10:30am - Rorketon MB

ONLINE ONLY FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION FOR MURRAY AND GLADYS REMPEL

Saturday May 5th - 10:30am - Rorketon MB

RIDING MOUNTAIN, MB • MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2024 • SOFT CLOSE AT 7:00 PM VISIT www.gartonsauction.com for listing details, pictures, and bidding.

From Ste Rose, MB- 17 miles N on PTH #276,Magnet Road 2¼ miles NE.Or From Rorketon, MB Corner on 276, 2 miles S, 1½ E, ½ S. GPS: 51°32 N 99°29'W

PINTLE Hitch tri-axel trailer for small crawler

VICON 1050 9 wheel hay rake • MORRIS MH310 hoe drills c/w SA/FA • Fertilizer fiberglass V tank • Inland 60’ field sprayer c/w 500 gal plastic tank • 27’ CCIL deep tiller c/w harrows “207” • 2000 NH 1441 14’ disk bine • NH688 rd baler • CCIL 9600 PT combine • 357 NH mix mill • 18’ 400 Versatile swather c/w plu reels • 6’ steel swath roller • WESTFIELD 7” X 36’ grain auger c/w HONDA 13hp motor • WESTFIELD W series 8” x41’ grain auger pto • 75bu 2 wheel hopper box trailer c/w hyd chute • YAMAHA 97-99 – 350 Big Bear 4x4 quad • YAMAHA 350 Big Bear 4x4 • See full listing and pictures @ www.gartonsauction.com !!! Call Greg directly at (204) 732 -2213 for more information on the equipment

PINTLE Hitch tri-axel trailer for small crawler • VICON 1050 9 wheel hay rake • MORRIS MH310 hoe drills c/w SA/FA • Fertilizer fiberglass V tank • Inland 60’ field sprayer c/w 500 gal plastic tank • 27’ CCIL deep tiller c/w harrows “207” • 2000 NH 1441 14’ disk bine • NH688 rd baler • CCIL 9600 PT combine • 357 NH mix mill • 18’ 400 Versatile swather c/w plu reels • 6’ steel swath roller • WESTFIELD 7” X 36’ grain auger c/w HONDA 13hp motor • WESTFIELD W series 8” x41’ grain auger pto • 75bu 2 wheel hopper box trailer c/w hyd chute • YAMAHA 97-99 – 350 Big Bear 4x4 quad • YAMAHA 350 Big Bear 4x4 • See full listing and pictures @ www.gartonsauction.com !!! Call Greg directly at (204) 732 -2213 for more information on the equipment

TRACTORS AND VEHICLES – videos/additional info on-line: Intl 986 tractor w/Allied 750 FEL with bucket; separate round bale fork; Intl 706 diesel tractor TA, dual hydraulics, dual PTO; 1994 Case Intl 2294 tractor; 1993 Freightliner FL80 tandem grain truck, 20’ steel B/H, Cummins, 9spd trans, saftied; other trucks; FARM AND HAYING MACHINERY/ EQUIPMENT: 1996 JD 9600 combine, new feeder chain; JD 930 rigid/flex bar straight cut header; 28’ Intl 645 Vibra chisel cultivator, 2-bar mounted harrows, etc; 16’ CCIL deep tiller, 4x8 hyd cyl; Tera 15’ med-duty tandem disc; Intl 7200 28’ hoe drill, markers; 70’ Delmar 5500 M harrow bar, 5 bars, auto fold, etc; Intl 4000 gas SP swather, 25’ table/U2 pickup reel; 14’ Load King fertilizer/seed tote, 50-50 split, etc; Intl 150 14’ hoe drill, fertilizer attachment; Flexi-Coil 62 96’ field sprayer, 800gal poly tank, etc; Westfield augers with accessories; NH BR780 baler, extra-wide pickup, 540 PTO, etc; round bale trailer 10’x36’, etc; Merrill 5-wheel hay rake, fuel tanks, and more; LIVESTOCK, FENCING, ETC: cattle feeders, supplies; electric fencers, etc; TOOLS, SHOP, YARD, OTHER: Lincoln electric AC 225GLM arc welder/stand; Generac GP 3250 generator; Yard Man 42” lawn tractor; Snapper LT200 lawn tractor, 42” cut; other tools, shop supplies; herbicide sprays, oil, seed; Outback S-lite GPS visual guidance system and much more!

From Ste Rose, MB- 17 miles N on PTH #276,Magnet Road 2¼ miles NE.Or From Rorketon, MB Corner on 276, 2 miles S, 1½ E, ½ S. GPS: 51°32 N 99°29'W Auction Service

Auction Service

SERVING THE PARKLAND AND SURROUNDING AREAS SINCE 1992

PO BOX 543 DAUPHIN, MB R7N 2V3

Phone (204) 629-2583 garton@inetlink.ca

Cell: (204) 648-4541 www.gartonsauction.com

Wanted

Ranch Retirement Auction for Greg & Ruth Zamyrkut

Week of April 23rd

ONLINE ONLY

Ranch Retirement Auction for Greg & Ruth Zamyrkut

Week of April 23rd

Week of April 23rd

Week of April 23rd

EQUIPMENT DISPERSAL FOR EDDYSTONE VENTURES AUCTION #1

EDDYSTONE, MB • THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2024 SOFT CLOSE AT 7:00 PM VISIT www.gartonsauction.com for equipment details, pictures and bidding.

TRACTORS, VEHICLES, QUADS: 2001 NH 8670A tractor, dual hydraulics, 3pth, FWA, 8898 hrs, exc tires; 2009 NH T9050, 4WD, new engine, 8896 hrs, PTO, good tires; 2016 Case 580 Quad Trac, 2443 hrs, auto steer, tow cable, wide tracks, twin pumps; 2011 Case 550 Quad Trac, 4106 hrs; Case Intl 290 AFS Magnum tractor, 3pth, PTO, Outback guidance system; Case TV380 skid steer, bucket and pallet forks, window t/b replaced; 2000 Thomas/Intl 72-passenger bus, rear 6 rows removed, T444E Intl engine, auto trans, 320,944 km; 2015 Polaris quad RZR 900EPS, winch, 6708 miles; 2011 Suzuki LT-A500AXI King Quad, 3615 km; FARM MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT: 2022 Brandt 1345 ALP auger, self-contained transport, hydraulic steering; Bourgault 371060 air seeder; two sets 2012 Degelman SM7000 harrows, Valmar 3255 air seeders; Kello-Bilt 225TSW tandem disc, notched front/rear, ¼”x24” discs; Salford 4100 HS disc; Ezee-On 4600 tandem disc, notched front, smooth rear; 2012 Rogater RG900, 100’ high clearance sprayer, 2731 hrs; Degelman 7200, front mount blade, 6-way, all attachment parts, etc; 2013 Bourgault 3320 air drill, good cond; Bourgault 6700 ST air cart; Case Intl generator/compressor w/ Honda GX 390 gas engine, air hose and reel, no starting battery.

BID NOW AT WWW.GARTONSAUCTION.COM

Letter to the editor: The

Many thanks to Ken Waddell for his editorials. Even though we moved away, we still try to pick up a copy of the Banner from time to time to get great local news. We appreciate Ken’s sensible perspective on climate, taxes, social issues and government. In response to Monty Simon’s recent letter, here’s my life experience-learned ruleof-thumb.

Simon’s letter boils down to the age-old debate of socialism (which frequently becomes communism and dictatorship) versus capitalism. To avoid false stereotypes, keep in mind that not all attempts at “the common good” become dictatorships. Nor does all capitalism become greedy

oppression. However, we all need stuff (food, clothes, shelter, etc.). To get stuff we need money. So, we work, which requires fiscal and social oversight. How do we determine which of the two (socialism or capitalism) is better? By quality of services and management, efficiency, and level of user-friendliness. No, we do not decide based on some government-determined measure of “diversityequity-inclusion,” an oxymoron if I ever heard one.

News flash: people cheat, steal, lie, are lazy, pass the buck, and generally serve themselves first. On the flip side, people can be honest, give generously, work hard and take diligent responsibility. The massive

error in mainstream and academia narratives is that it’s possible to legislate honesty by enacting laws (DEI baloney). The socialist has been duped into believing that government spending can miraculously lead to “social justice” (another oxymoron). Back to Simon’s letter. His rule-of-thumb claims “if we all need it, the government should provide it.” Um … we all need food, but no-one wants farming to be publicly operated. We all need clothing, but that’s not the government’s job either. We all need medicine, and we definitely don’t want government controlling that (see Covid jab injuries and deaths); they’re doing poorly enough running our health care “industry” as it

is. Other common needs: computers, cars, lumber, phones, shampoo, furniture, etc. Nope. Absolutely not government’s role. (By contrast, we all certainly don’t need or want the publiclyrun disaster that is the CBC, nor its bottomless pit of costs.) If government runs something, it becomes topheavy (bloated Senate, MP salaries and bureaucracy), cost-ineffective, over-regu-

The accurate rule-ofthumb is “those who would sacrifice freedom for security deserve neither” (paraphrase of B. Franklin).

Government is not our nanny, nor should it ever be our manufacturer, insurer or farmer.

lated and user un-friendly (insert rant here about Trudeau’s profligacy, scams and dictatorial actions). Sadly, with either system, the only way to limit theft, greed and corruption (sorry, social justice warriors, we’ll never eliminate these entirely) is if the common people diligently instill and uphold morals and centuries-old values. We build character and dignity by working for the things we need, with only minimal oversight by government.

Lenora Buffi Souris, MB

Neepawa Banner & Press seeking civic journalism freelance reporters

By Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press

The Neepawa Banner&Press has opportunities for Local Journalism Initiative (LJI) reporters who are willing to work from home on a freelance basis.So what does an LJI reporter do? They create new, original local civic journalism. This is journalism that covers the activities of the country’s civic institutions or subjects of public importance to society.

The LJI story must be localized, showing the local impact to make it immediately relevant to the local community.

Examples of civic institutions include, but are not limited to: courthouses, town halls, band councils, school boards, hospitals, law enforcement agencies, courts,

fire departments, Crown corporations, government agencies, federal Parliament or provincial legislatures.

Journalistic quality of the work is important. Journalistic practices, ethics and standards must be used in crafting the story. The purpose of the LJI is to inform citizens about local issues. LJI helps our publication in investigating and independently reporting on local issues.

If you, or someone you know, would be interested in LJI reporting please call: Ken Waddell, Publisher, Neepawa Banner&Press at 204-476-3401 OR email kwaddell@neepawabanner.com OR drop in to see us at 423 Mountain Ave, in downtown Neepawa between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Generosity and support ‘shining bright’

Accessible Park fundraiser lunch receives overwhelming support

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Neepawa’s Touchwood Park received an overwhelming round of support for its Accessible Playground project on Apr. 3.

From 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., ArtsForward hosted a fundraiser lunch in support of the organization’s incentive with all proceeds benefitting the project.

“We were thrilled with the turnout. The community is amazing in showing support for fundraisers such as this one and we are looking forward to doing more Art Opening/Fundraisers for other community organizations,” said Yvonne Sisley, of ArtsForward.

“These partnerships are so important and we are happy to facilitate events like we did for Touchwood Park. It’s part of giving back to our community and one that is extremely important to myself and the Board.”

The Touchwood Park Association commented on the event via a public statement, saying, “The turnout for lunch and the opening of

the Touchwood Park Artists art exhibit, “Let Them Fly,” was fantastic. It truly showcased the incredible spirit of our community, with everyone’s generosity and support shining brightly.”

This day was also the

opening of the Let Them Fly exhibit, which features art made by Touchwood residents. The artists and their instructor, Gerry Oliver, were on the scene to chat with all who wished to become acquainted and learn more. Some of the featured art was also on tour with the annual Juried Art Show. These skilled individuals have been highlighted in prior editions of the Banner & Press, such as in the Oct. 6, 2023 article titled

“It was nerve wracking to be that famous”, which highlighted their gala evening at Brandon. At the time, their works were on display at the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba.

‘This is such a good cause’ Farm & Leisure Lotto’s 2024 early bird draw winner announced

The Farm & Leisure Lotto’s early bird winner claimed their prize recently. Declared the winner on Mar. 25, the lucky winning ticket number was 970, belonging to Muriel Gamey, of Neepawa. She chose the $12,000 Enns Brothers voucher option as her prize.

Gamey (pictured middle left) met with lottery chair Mary Ellen Clark (middle right) and Enns Brothers representatives Justin Pollock (branch manager, pictured at left) and Ernie Kuharski (turf and recreation sales, pictured at right) on Apr. 5 for the official presentation.

“This is my first time winning the lottery– I don’t normally participate in lotteries, because I don’t believe in them, but this is such a good cause,” said Gamey. “And the equipment, [a tractor], will be used for our local trails, such as the cross country ski trails.”

Gamey added, “Thank you to John Deere Enns Bros for their support of the lottery and to the lottery committee.”

Clark also shared a comment on behalf of the lottery committee, stating, “We’re very happy to see a local winner and see it go back into the community in this way.”

Gamey is well known in Neepawa and area for her involvement in groups such as the cross country ski club and the maintenance of area walking and ski trails.

PHOTOS BY CASPER WEHRHAHN

Pictured left: A pair of individuals from the steadily forming crowd are seen here enjoying fresh soup and conversation. Pictured right: Artists Sheena Johnson (left) and Laurie Goodon (right), alongside teacher Gerry Oliver (middle), are seen here conducting an interview with NACTV camera person John Drinkwater.

PHOTO BY CASPER WEHRHAHN

Spring is starting to spring up everywhere around the region Roxy Theatre celebrating National Canadian Film Day

Spring is finally here, and with it comes the spring melt. As the remaining snow and ice steadily continues to dissappear, water once again begins to flow, trees bud with new life, and grass and plants of splendid colour begin to flourish. This photo was taken at McKinnon Creek on Apr. 3.

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The Roxy Theatre is proud to be participating in a nation-wide celebration of cinema. Neepawa’s historic volunteer operated film and stage theatre is offering a free movie day on Wednesday, Apr. 17, as part of National Canadian Film Day.

Roxy board member Kate Jackman-Atkinson said the event is held every spring as a means of encouraging Canadians to celebrate the incredible achievements of our nation’s filmmakers.

“Basically what this allows is for anyone in Canada to do a public performance of a Canadian movie without having to pay licensing fees. So that will allow us to actually show a move for free,” said Jackman-

Atkinson. “We decided to show two movies. [First] the film Ballerina at 5:30 p.m., which is an animated film aimed towards families. The other is Strange Brew at 7:30 p.m., which is a Canadian comedy classic. Concession will be open for regular purchases, but there is no admission cost. You can walk right in and see a movie.”

Ballerina is a 2016 animated film which takes place in 1880s France and follows an orphan girl who dreams of becoming a ballerina.

Strange Brew is a 1983 Canadian comedy film starring the popular SCTV characters Bob and Doug McKenzie, portrayed by Dave Thomas and Rick Moranis. In 2023, the Globe and Mail named it as one of the 23 best Canadian comedy films ever made.

Day passes

$119 plus fees/taxes available april 4th weekend passes

tickets on sale now at countryfest.ca or by calling 1-800-361-7300

$249 plus fees/taxes available until april 30

Party PAck

$2000 plus fees/taxes includes 10 weekend passes

PHOTO BY ROB WADDELL