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THAT WAS FOR N EEPAWA AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES 43rd General Election

Political Party Ridings Votes

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NDP had a seat change of +16 PC had a seat change of -14 Liberals had a seat change of - 2

Agassiz Electoral District

Candidate Jodie Byram Danica Wiggins Mark Wilson Richard Davies

Party PC

NDP

Keystone Liberal

% 63.6%

Votes 4,403 1,516

21.9%

698

10.1%

305

4.4%

Agassiz voter turnout 53%

Riding Mountain District

Candidate Greg Nesbitt Wayne Chacan Eileen Smerchanski

Party PC

NDP

Liberal

Votes 4,787 2,378 331

% 63.9% 31.7% 4.4%

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Jodie Byram wins in Agassiz

PC candidate prevails locally, while NDP win provincial majority

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Election night was, perhaps, a touch bittersweet for Jodie Byram. While the first time candidate earned victory during the 43rd Manitoba General Election in Agassiz, her party, the Progressive Conservatives were ousted from power, with an NDP majority win.

But no matter which political party is in charge down at the Legislature, Byram knows that her job remains unchanged; that being the voice of the riding, and of everyone who resides within it.

After Byrams’ victory was confirmed, she spoke with the Banner & Press and noted that she is looking forward to having the honour of representing everyone within the constituency.

“I’m honoured to have been elected by the people of Agassiz.

You know, going out there and campaigning and talking to the people. I listened to the issues and the concerns that everybody brings forward, and I will bring those issues with me [to the Legislature],” stated Byram.

“And it’s not just those who voted for me. I’m a representative of

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emulate, but that she will work every day to achieve.

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Wishing the

A call for creativity from downtown Toronto has been heard and answered by a pair of artists who call Neepawa home.

The work of Katy Martin and Meaghan Peters was recently selected for per ma nent d isplay at Scotiabank Arena, home of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors. They are amongst a handful of Canadian artists, whose creations will be located throughout the arena and feature themes related to the teams, fans and City of Toronto.

The Martin/Peters collaboration is titled ‘Interlaced’ and is an interpretation of a vintage photo of George Armstrong, Todd Sloane and Dick Duff.

That trio played together for the Leafs in the 1950s’ and were nicknamed the ‘Bread and Butter Line’.

The painting will hang on the 200 level of Scotiabank Arena.

The style of Martin and

Peter’s painting is a mixture of Euro-centric and Indigenous symbolism.

Katy is a realism painter who works in oils, while Meaghan’s style works in acrylics and brightly coloured layered designs.

The combinat ion of styles is a commentary on the different cultures moving forward together to create beautiful new stories, while honouring the contrasting experiences of their histories.

The two concepts meshed, or perhaps we should say ‘Interlaced’, together nicely to create the final artwork.

Individually each artist has already achieved notable success, as Martin’s work is very much been sought after by an array of collectors in Ontario, her original home province.

Peters, as well, who is from northern Manitoba, has already had her art on display in Thompson, Leaf Rapids, Dauphin and Winnipeg.

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Jan. 6, 2023: The Gladstone Hotel caught on fire in the early hours of Christmas Day. The historic building in downtown Gladstone was completely destroyed, and even more tragic, one person was killed.

Jan. 12, 2023: Interested Neepawa residents take a close look at some of the blueprints and artist renderings of the new hospital that is being constructed on the town’s east side.

The local Royal Canadian Legion Hall was packed to capacity on Thursday, Jan. 12, for a meeting outlining the details for the $127 million health care facility.

F e b . 10 , 2 0 2 3 : N e e p a w a ’s Yellowhead Centre hosted the 2023 Viterra Provincial Men’s Curling Championship. In the final, Matt Dunstone’s team defeated Reid Carruthers 8-7, earning the right to represent Manitoba at the Canadian Championship.

Jan. 20, 2023: The annual Neepawa Atom Tournament of Champions took place Jan. 12 to 15. There were 12 teams, including two from Neepawa involved in the event. Swan River ended up winning the tournament, defeating Russell in the finals.

Jan. 30, 2023: Dr. Liz Ostendorf and here staff at the Neepawa Ve t e r i n a r y C l i n i c , we r e h o n o ur e d a s the Neepawa & District Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Year.

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1974: Arden Lucky Dollar owners win contest

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

125 years ago, Saturday, January 7, 1899 As a means of reviving interest in the curling club competitions the executive has decided to abandon the allround play and substitute the draw and knock-out system.

A gasoline engine has been added to the Press printing office outfit. It works like a charm, is 24 horse power and while running off the newspaper, it and a folding machine do in one hour and a half what it took four men three hours to do. Ours is a Hercules engine made in San Francisco and was supplied by the Toronto Type Foundry. Winnipeg.

With all its thoroughly up to date appliances, the Press is now able to do double the amount of work it formerly could in a better manner and more expeditiously. Bring along the work.

100 years ago, Tuesday, January 1, 1924 A record of performance of Canadian hens for the past year shows two with 283 eggs to their credit and fifteen others with over 200.

It is always a pleasure to note the progress of a boy or girl who at any time made their home in this town or district. The Winnipeg Free Press on Saturday contained a halftone of Crawford McMillan, now a bank manager there. This boy’s father was a clerk in Kennedy’s store; also in Tritt’s; and was employed

by Jerry Robinson after going to Winnipeg.

75 years ago, Thursday, January 6, 1949 Earl Murray’s rink, which represented the Neepawa Cu rl i ng C lub i n t he provincial British Consols playdowns emerged as the winner of Group 12 in District 3, when the group competition was concluded here Wednesday night.

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The proprietors of Arden’s Lucky Dollar Store were given an award on Dec. 17, 1974 by Ed Rango of Westfair Foods Ltd. (right). Hugh and Mabel McCamis were winners of a contest open to owners and operators of Lucky Dollar and Red & White stores. They also received an all-expense paid trip to Florida.

50 years ago, Thursday, January 3, 1974 Mr. and Mrs. John Woloski celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary at t he home of t heir daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Miscavish ( Jessie) of Polonia with 91 guests signing the register.

Whoever turned on the fire hydrant on the corner of Walker and Hamilton Street sometime Sunday evening may have thought they were having fun, but it wasn’t a very smart thing to do.

On that bitter cold night, with temperatures between 25 and 30 degrees below zero, 3,000 gallons or more of water was poured down

the hill on Hamilton street to add to the already icy conditions. It will no doubt remain there as a hazard to innocent motorists until spring.

Hugh a nd M abel McAmis, proprietors of the Lucky Dollar Store at Arden, were given an award Dec. 27 by Ed Rango of Westfair Foods Ltd. as winners of a contest open to owners and operators of Lucky Dollar and Red & White stores. They will receive an all expenses trip to Florida.

20 years ago, Monday, January 12, 2004 While other schools across the province to remove

Neepawa’s Roxy Theatre was all set to showcase a wilderness feature in Technicolor in January of 1974.

This ad was in the Jan. 10 edition of The Neepawa Press for that year.

soda pop from vending machines, Neepawa’s Hazel M. Kellington elementary school beat them to the punch…

HMK principal Allen Hanke said the Neepawa school did the same thing last year.

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Mar. 3, 2023: A historic first for Hockey Manitoba in 2023, as for the first time ever, its U18 Team Manitoba coaching staff is comprised of an all-female team.

(Bottom photo) Pictured from left to right are the coaching staff, whixch consisted of Tess Houston, Maggie Litchfield-Medd, Ashley van Aggelen, Karissa Kirkup and Cassandra Groen.

Mar. 17, 2023: A weekend winter storm passed through Neepawa and area and had everyone bundled up, including Beau, a Bay Quarter horse pictured on our front page.

M a r. 3 1 , 2 0 2 3 : A Winnipeg woman, with a legacy in Neepawa, was honoured with a prestigious award in March. Jewel Casselman, formerly from Neepawa, was declared the winner of the 2023 MusiCounts Teacher of the Year Award during a live broadcast of the JUNOs.

Mar. 3, 2023: Brand new and significant medical investment is coming to Neepawa, courtesy of the Province and Assiniboine Community College (ACC). The Manitoba Government announced on Monday, Feb. 27 that it is providing $2.1 million to the Brandon based community college to establish a one-time, 25 student practical nursing diploma program in Neepawa.

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Mar. 10, 2023: Coaches Jean Hachkowski and Natasha Moore had the opportunity to take teams of athletes to the Manitoba Special Olympics in late February. Pictured left, from left to right: Laura Guscott, George Morfitt, Jason Camp and coach Jean Hachkowski of the Minnedosa Centurions. Pictured right: Head coach Natasha Moore, Lynn Walker, Sheena Johnson, Tracy Richardson, Dorothy Lyon prepare to enter the opening ceremonies.

Apr. 7, 2023: Minnedosa said goodbye to its historic District Arena in 2023. The building, which had been in operation since 1947, was replaced this year by a new facility.

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NDP had a seat change of +16 PC had a seat change of -14 Liberals had a seat change of - 2

Agassiz Electoral District Candidate Jodie Byram Danica Wiggins Mark Wilson Richard Davies

Party PC

NDP

Keystone Liberal

% 63.6%

Votes 4,403 1,516

21.9%

698

10.1%

305

4.4%

Agassiz voter turnout 53%

Riding Mountain District

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It was an amazing turnout for the inaugural Fall Fever Youth Bike Race at the HyLife Back Forty Multi-Use Trail Park in Neepawa. The event was staged on Saturday, Sept. 23 by the Town of Neepawa and featured 35 participants. The races were split into Under 11 and Under 16 categories. Results, as well as additional pictures can be seen on page 12.

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Votes 4,787 2,378 331

% 63.9% 31.7% 4.4%

Riding Mountain voter turnout 49% Finalized results courtesy of Elections Manitoba.

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Jodie Byram wins in Agassiz

PC candidate prevails locally, while NDP win provincial majority

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press Election night was, perhaps, a touch bittersweet for Jodie Byram. While the first time candidate earned victory during the 43rd Manitoba General Election in Agassiz, her party, the Progressive Conservatives were ousted from power, with an NDP majority win.

But no matter which political party is in charge down at the Legislature, Byram knows that her job remains unchanged; that being the voice of the riding, and of everyone who resides within it.

After Byrams’ victory was confirmed, she spoke with the Banner & Press and noted that she is looking forward to having the honour of representing everyone within the constituency.

“I’m honoured to have been elected by the people of Agassiz.

You know, going out there and campaigning and talking to the people. I listened to the issues and the concerns that everybody brings forward, and I will bring those issues with me [to the Legislature],” stated Byram.

“And it’s not just those who voted for me. I’m a representative of

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Jodie Byram will serve as Agassiz’s next Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), after winning the seat during the 43rd Manitoba General Election, held on Tuesday, Oct. 3.

everyone in Agassiz first.”

Byram steps into a role previously filled by her mentor Eileen Clarke. Byram said the progress

made by Clarke during her tenure as MLA will be remembered.

She said Eileen leaves behind a legacy that will be difficult to

emulate, but that she will work every day to achieve.

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A n invest igat ion is underway into the exact cause of a fire at a barn located on the former Neepawa Food Processors property.

Fire Department received a call at 5:48 p.m. on Saturday Nov. 4 about a structural fire on Dominion Road in Neepawa.

Neepawa Fire Chief Yves Guillas said, “The building must have been burning for a while before the call came in as the roof and walls were basically gone when we arrived.”

Gui l las added t hat there was some paperwork and egg crates within the building, but he was initially concerned if there were more dangerous materials involved.

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May 12, 2023:Welcome to the Hall of Fame! Neepawa Kelly Robertson was honoured with induction into the Manitoba Curling Hall of Fame. Robertson’s 2011 Canadian senior men’s curling championship team, which included Doug Armour, Peter Prokopowich and Bob Scales, were officially inducted at a ceremony in Brandon on Sunday, May. 7.

May 26, 2023: Former Neepawa Tigers coach Lorne Lagimodiere was selected for the MB Football Hall of Fame. After an outstanding playing career as one of the top running backs to ever play at Brandon University from 1968 to 1972. After his playing career came to an end, Lorne became an educator, spending 11 years in Binscarth, followed by 17 more with Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (NACI).

During that time, Lagimodiere was instrumental in helping the Rural Manitoba High School Football League establish itself, coaching the Neepawa Tigers for close to two decades.

Apr. 7, 2023: This picture by Jodie Baker Photography, perfectly captured the northern lights above Neepawa and the community’s water tower.

May 5, 2023: HAND expands access to its Community Meal Program. From left to right: Home Assistance Neepawa & District resource coordinator Michelle Ferguson and George and Vicki Woloski have ensured the HAND Community Meal Program has remained an important support program, getting healthy and affordable meals (inset photo) to local seniors.

Apr. 14, 2023: Lane Englund stands next to her recreation of a quilt that was stolen during a public showing in Neepawa in Nov. 2022. After nearly two months of dedicated effort, Englund has been able to recreate an alphabet dinosaur design she made for her grandson.

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Jan. 20, 2023: Janelle Lach (on right), owner of Mad Dog Produce near Plumas; and husband Eric Lach hadn’t expected to greet fresh piglets in the winter in 2022. Nonetheless, they got quite the present going into the holidays! Pictured above: ‘Nose’ to meet you! These piglets peeked out of the tub, having already been fed, to watch what was going on.

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May 19, 2023: The Great Benjamin Circus dazzled in Neepawa on May 14.

June 23, 2023: Neepawa’s Filipino community gathered together en masse on Saturday, June 17, to celebrate the culture and heritage of the nation, as well as Philippines I n d e p e n d e n c e D a y, w h i c h i s recognized annually on June 12.

The festivities kicked off with a parade, showcasing many of the different regions and cultures from within Philippines. The event shifted to the Yellowhead Centre in the evening for an array of food, d a n c e an d o t h e r celebratory events

June 2, 2023: Home Hardware owners from across western Canada, along with many local community members, came out on May 24 to help Michelle Gerrard, as well as the rest of the ownership group & employees of Neepawa Home Hardware, celebrate the opening of the new building centre.

July 14, 2023: Residents at Kinsmen Kourts II were treated to a demo of Neepawa’s new Cycling Without Age program recently.

Pictured left: A resident and a young volunteer rider take to the streets on the trishaw.

O c t . 2 7, 2 0 2 3 : T h e N e e p a w a Newcomers Coat Room had its official launch in September and October, giving all of Neepawa’s newcomers a warm welcome for their first winter in Canada/Manitoba.

June 16, 2023: A Carberry artist was featured at ArtsForward in June.

Pictured above: Student tours were organized and conducted at ArtsForward on June 8 for the opening of a new exhibit by Clemente Villamayor Jr.

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Aug 18, 2023: The grand opening of the new Gladstone Aquatic Centre back in August made a ‘big splash’ in the community. The new facility features a water s l i d e, as well as mushroom sprinkler, lazy river and expanded green space.

Aug. 4, 2023: Minnedosa served as a ‘тимчасовий будинок’ (temporary home) to some of western Manitoba’s most talented Ukrainian dancers. The Yednist School of Ukrainian Dance organized a summer dance day camp for Aug. 8 to 12 at the Community Conference Centre. The event was extremely well received.

June 2, 2023: There was an overwhelming show of support was exhibited in the Carberry community by individuals from all over the area on May 27 when a fundraiser and memorial event in honour of the late Kalena Green was held. Over $27,000 was raised and donated to the Carberry Splash Park Committee, as one of Kalena’s great loves was swimming.

Aug 11, 2023: An attempted check stop turned into an intense high speed chase and manhunt in Neepawa.

Pictured: Several blocks in downtown Neepawa had a heavy RCMP presence for a time on Sunday, Aug. 6 The incident ended with the arrest of a 45-year-old Ontario man.

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Aug. 25, 2023: Harper Dunning of McCreary, with her horse Thunder. were one of the record number of entrants at the Kelwood Ag Society Fair.

June 23, 2023: A million dollar milestone was reached by the Beautiful Plains Co m m u n i t y Fo u n d a t i o n i n 2023. With their donation of $60,544 this year to the Neepawa Health Centre, the BPCF surpassed a million dollars in total support for the local medical facility since 1998. On top of that, the endowment fund also distributed a combined $211,553 between 54 local groups and programs in 2023, one of their most successful campaigns ever.

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Sept. 15, 2023: The grand opening of the newly christened Sunrise Credit Union Place took place on Saturday, Sept. 9. Construction on the Regional Events Centre, located on the Minnedosa Ag Grounds, began in early 2022. The total budget for the project is around $9.3 million,

Sept. 29, 2023: The inaugural Fall Fever Youth Bike Race took place at the HyLife Back Forty Multi-Use Trail Park and featured 35 participants

Sept. 1, 2023: The streets were chock full of fun in Carberry on Aug. 26 from during its annual Homecoming event. The day featured a variety of attractions such as a car show, farmer’s market, live music, arm wrestling, fire hall tours and much more. Pictured: These two dinosaur wrangling experts posed for a quick photo before heading on their way Aug. 18, 2023: It ’s a moment of celebration the Plumas Pirates have been waiting for all season. But for the community of Plumas, the wait has been much longer, which likely makes the celebration that much sweeter. For the first time since 1999, the Plumas Pirates are the best team in the Santa Clara Baseball League, as they have won the 2023 league championship.

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Sept. 8, 2023: This pic ture from Jodi Baker Photography captures a beautiful late summer sunset in the R.M. Minto-Odanah,

Sept. 22, 2023: On July 1st, 1923, Glads tone’s War Memorial was unveiled, featuring a s tunning hand-sculpted statue made of pure white Carrera marble from Italy.

Fast forward 100 years to Sept. 19, 2023, and the Gladstone Legion #110 celebrated its anniversary with a remarkable rededication of the Cenotaph.

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Obituary Linda Jacqueline Mitchler

Linda Jacqueline Mitchler (nee Buffi) passed away peacefully with family by her side on December 13, 2023 at the Brandon Hospital. Linda was born on September 27, 1948 at the Neepawa Hospital, only child to Jacob and Emilie Buffi.

She was baptized in October 1948, confirmed in August 1962, both at the Waldersee Lutheran Church. She attended the Lucania and Glenella schools. Following school years she lived and worked in Neepawa where she cleaned rooms and did accounting books for a few years before marrying Leonard Mitchler on May 11, 1968 and moving back to the Glenella area.

Over 55 Years of marriage, Linda and Leonard had four sons Lawrence Leonard, Mark Cory, Duane Aaron, Noewel Darryl, daughter Holly Leanne and a stillborn daughter in 1976, Linda, Leonard and the family moved a few times farming in the Glenella area with moving one last time in 1976 to a farmstead they purchased near Glenella.

Linda (mom) loved to be busy with her big garden, canning, cooking, tending to the animals – pigs, geese, chickens and milking cows. All Linda’s children have stories about being chased by the gander and the rooster. Luckily she took care of that one rooster, with one quick swing of a 5 gallon pail! She also had the important role of following behind the farm equipment to help Leonard and the boys move fields in seeding and harvest and delivering tailgate suppers. She was always doing something. In winters she would pass the time with hours of crocheting and sewing. She achieved her goal with crocheting a blanket for each of her grandchildren and Godchildren. A keepsake of her they will cherish forever.

Mom was the most amazing cook. Every meal was a big meal with her cooking, always needing dessert and of course always having ice cream in the freezer. “Grab the pail and spoon, forget the dish!” she’d say. She passed this love of sweets and ice cream onto her family. She taught her children and grandchildren many lessons through her life – lots of baking, cooking and crocheting.

She enjoyed clipping recipes out of the newspaper to pass onto the kids “This would be a good one to try!”

Linda was very strong in her faith and served for many years with the church. From coordinating lunches, volunteers, to helping with Vacation Bible School and Sunday School.

Linda didn’t know the words ‘retirement’ or ‘slow down’ and this shows with her being active in the church and on the farm right up until she suffered a severe stroke. She loved to help where she could and would do anything for anyone. She had a heart of gold.

Linda is predeceased by her stillborn daughter, parents Jacob and Emilie Buffi, her father in law and mother in law Emanuel and Katherine Mitchler, brothers in law Edwin and Mervyn Mitchler.

Left to mourn are her husband Leonard, sons Lawrence (Trena), Mark, Duane, Noewel and daughter Holly (Matthew). Grandchildren Devin (Kamrin), Bailey (Ryan), Emmalee, Matthew, Dustin, Chloe, Mylee, Kaytee and Caitlin. Sisters in law Beverley (Lloyd), Shirl and Laura. Brothers in law Delmar, Kelvin (Laurie), Howard (Susan), Dale. As well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and her four-legged buddy, Hatchet.

As we mourn, we can find comfort in something mom said often…’don’t say goodbye, that’s too final, say see you later.’

Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 2pm at the Waldersee Christ Lutheran Church, in Waldersee.

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

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Carberry Minor Hockey weekly recap

By Jolene Balciunas Local Journalism Initiative Carberry Minor Hockey U13 Plainsmen started off their home tournament with a bang. They received their first win of the season, with a 9-0 game against Brandon, and the first shut-out for Drayson Jonasson.

Congratulations to Drayson who won player of the game. Carberry U13 Plainsmen won their second game against St. Claude 10-6.

Congratulations to Kevin who was player of the game and scored a hat trick.

Our U13 Plainsmen ended up winning the silver medal in their home tournament this weekend. Drayson Jonasson was named player of the game at the final. Thanks to everyone who came out to cheer the boys

on this weekend and to all the tournament volunteers for a well organized event.

The Carberry/Glenboro U15 boys had three games in Minnedosa, defeating Hamiota first game 6-3, 2-2 tie vs. Minnedosa in game 2 and a 3-1 win over Brandon in game 3 Congratulations to the game stars: Game 1: Easton Shearer Game 2: Brydon Cornock Game 3: Bretton Rutherford The U11 team travelled to Souris this weekend but unfortunately left defeated.

This was the team’s last league game before heading to the Portage Cup in January.

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Remembrance Day: Letters to home

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Translation: “Very dear Mother, I received your airmail from 5 Oct. Saying that Therese has a little boy,but I haven’t received the telegram yet.

I’m fine, not yet sick despite the humid temperature, since it’s almost always raining.

I will send $25 to Therese for Christmas or New Year’s. I sent a letter yesterday but they are so slow(?). I don’t have any airmail forms therefore I will try it here and see how the time it takes. Well I hope the family is all well. And my best wishes to Therese and her son that he doesn’t grow like a weed/corn. Well, bye bye from your son who loves you xxx Bebe” See more from Wilf on Page B4 and B5

This Remembrance Day, the Neepawa Banner & Press is honoured to be able to feature some letters to home, written by individuals from the area who served in differing capacities. We begin the section with materials submitted by Lionel Boiteau.

The late Wilfred “Wilf” Boiteau (pictured), father of Lionel Boiteau, grew up in Ste. Rose du Lac. However, he lived most of his life in McCreary, where he was the owner of Wilf’s Bakery.

During the war, Ste. Rose had a cigarette club that sent cigarettes to the boys overseas– a common practice in those days.

Advertisements from cigarette companies promoting this practice can even be found in the Neepawa Banner & Press archives!

Wilf was the one who received these packages and acknowledged them.

Working as a clerk, Wilf had access to a typewriter and thus was able to type letters/cards. Most letters were handwritten in French, his mother tongue.

The following letter (also pictured) is one written to his mother, Bertha, at an unknown date. It has been parsed, transcribed and translated to the best of our ability, with assistance from Lionel: “Bien chere Mere, J’ai reçu votre airmail de 5 Oct. Disant que Therese a un petit garçon mais Je n’ais pas encore reçu le télégramme.

Je suis très bien, pas encore Malade malgré la température humides, puisque il pleu presque toujours.

Je vais envoyer $25 à Therese pour pour Noel. Ou le jour de l’an. J’ai envoyer une lettre y’hier mais elles sont si _______. Je n’ais pas d’airmail forme alors je vais essayer ce si et vrai coment de temps ils presment. Bien j’espere que la famille est toute biens. Et mes meilleur souhaits a Therese et son garçon. D’abors qu’il ne grandit pas comme mai. Bien ______ de votre fils quis vous aiment. x x x Bebe.”

Disclaimer: All of the letters and diary entries featured in this section have been printed as they were originally written. Some of these contents contain dated slang terms for groups of people. These terms and statements are attributed only to their original writer and do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of the Banner & Press or its staff.

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Stella-Jones wishes to thank and remember all of our Canadian Veterans who sacrificed so much so that we may all live and work in freedom

Nov. 3, 2023: For Remembrance Day in 2023, a series of photos and letters sent to loved ones were shared in honour of those who served.

Pictured at top left: One of the many photos that was featured. It depicts Ross Campbell and a Cpl. Robertson, who were fixing perspex on the nose turret of a Lancaster bomber in 1943.

Nov. 10, 2023: The former storage shed for Neepawa Food Processors (hatchery and chicken barns) was consumed by fire on Nov. 4. The building contained some old supplies, but wasn’t currently in use.

Oct. 6, 2023: Election night was a touch bittersweet for Jodie Byram.

While the first time candidate earned victory during the 43rd Manitoba General Election in Agassiz, her party, the Progressive Conservatives were ousted from power, with an NDP majority win.

Oct. 13, 2023: Neepawa’s newest business marked its grand opening, as Stellar Apparel, located at 243 Hamilton Street, celebrated the occasion on Sept. 29 and 30. This brand new men’s and women’s boutique is run by mother/daughter duo Tammy Atkey (owner) and Annika Atkey (manager).

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Oct. 27, 2023: Local artists Katy Martin and Meaghan Peters were highlighted in a big way when their work “Interlaced” was selected to permanently be on display in the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, home of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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July 14, 2023: Many youths in the community had the opportunity to experience kayaking for the very first time on July 11, provided by the Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) program.

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Dec. 3, 2023: The Neepawa Men’s Shed found a new home at the Touchwood Store in Neepawa. They began using the space in October and made the announcment with the paper after the store’s grand opening, which was held on Nov. 10.

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Section B & C Special Christmas Feature

Christmas isn’t a season, it’s a feeling

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press It feels as though the cost of everything has gone up over the last 12 to 18 months, and it’s not just you or I who are feeling the effects. Municipalities, such as the Town of Neepawa for example, are being impacted as well. Fortunately though, Neepawa has just received a bit of unexpected ‘inflation relief’ from the Province.

In early December, Town administration received a letter from the office of Ian Bushie, the Minister of Municipal and Northern Relations.

The correspondence stated that the community would be receiving $435,875 in infrastructure funding to help fund priorities, including inflation.

That amount is Neepawa’s per capita share of a $39.9 million funding announcement that was made earlier this year.

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This image, from Jodi Baker Photography, captures the beauty of a Christmas tree located at the Commerce Street lookout in Neepawa. This photo and others from the Jodi Baker collection can be purchased at Home Hardware, Mull & Skye General Store, ArtsForward, Harris Pharmacy and her Facebook Page.

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Dec . 16, 2023: T he f ront page features an image from Jodi Baker Photography, capturing the beauty of a Christmas tree located at the Commerce Street lookout in Neepawa.

Dec. 3, 2023: The cheering section for the Neepawa Titans was much louder than usual, and it wasn’t just because of the team’s recent winning ways. Billet coordinators Tara McCarty and Tammy Dudenhoffer put together a family weekend in late November, which featured the parents, as well as other family members of the players in attendance.

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Neepawa’s new school location confirmed!

22 acres of land purchased west of new hospital site

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While most of Neepawa already had a pretty good guess as to where our new vocational high school was to be located, any uncertainty to that answer was officially removed this week.

In an email sent to Divisional staff on Wednesday, Nov. 22, Beautiful Plains School Division superintendent Jason Young conf irmed that an agreement has been reached for the purchase of 22 acres of land adjacent to the new Regional Hospital site.

“We wanted to inform our leadership group that we now have a signed contract with the landowners, so although we continue to work through various components (zoning, traffic studies, geo-technical surveys, land surveys, environmental studies, water drainage, etc), we now have an identified piece of land for our future build,” stated Young in the email.

The location of the new school has been a huge topic of discussion since it was first announced back in March.

Many locals believed that land close to the new hospital site was the likeliest of locations for the facility.

The Neepawa project is one of nine new schools that were announced by the Province back in March. It will be a Grade 9 to 12 vocational school and child-care centre within the Beautiful Plains School Division. The plan right now is for the facility to be constructed and operational by Sept, 2027.

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Pictured above: A recent picture taken of the ongoing construction of Neepawa’s new Health Centre. In the near future, even more construction will be happening on Neepawa’s east end, as the new high school will be built just a little west of the hospital.

Nov. 3, 2023: Grit Force Fitness, formerly known as Whitey’s Fitness Body Shop has opened in its new location, near the old Co-op building in Neepawa. Top picture: Trainer Sadie McIntosh and Grit Force Fitness co-owner Sherrie Hockin stand in the new venue.

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Nov. 24, 2023: The loc ation of Neepawa’s new, upcoming vocational high school was officially confirmed. It is to be built beside the new hospital.

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Dec. 8, 2023: The Acadia Colony Choir provided a lyrical performance for Carberry’s first annual Memory Tree lighting. The late Fokko Burma was one of the community members who was being remembered. Fokko’s wife, Betty, had the honour of lighting the tree.

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Dec. 1, 2023: hid’n hollow, in partnership with ArtsForward and Ravensburger, held a puzzle competition. A total of 22 teams participated.