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While it was another year of challenges for Neepawa’s Community Access Television (NACTV), it was met head on by the staff and volunteers of one of Canada’s last independent access channels. The non-prof it community owned and operated station held its’ annual general meeting last week at the dining area of Kinsmen Kourts II. A contingent of locals were on hand to learn the details of the year that was. A year-end budget loss The first subject of the night was an examination of the balance sheet. For this past year, NACTV’s total income remained relatively stagnant at $216,989. That was only a slight three per cent rise from the previous year. Spending, however, was up year-over-year by $35,269, almost a 17 and a half per cent bump. The total expense with that increase came out to $238,901, which meant NACTV had a loss this year of $21,912. The reasons for the overall loss this year relates, in part to smaller royalties received from the Canadian Broadcasters Rights Agency (CBR A). Each year, NACTV gets a royalty cheque from the CBRA for

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An assembly of the staff and volunteers for Neepawa’s Community Access Television (NACTV).

content the local station has created. This year’s amount was $38,790, which was just over $23,000 less than they had received last year. The reason for the drop in the previous years’ royalties is due to receiving $20,000 in back payment. NACTV had been owed money for content from previous years, and that was all paid out in 2022. The amount on money received by NACTV this year is more in line with what is normal for a television station to get from the program. Another factor was the hiring of a summer student this past year. While NACTV does receive a federal grant that assists in covering the salary of such a student, it is only good for a six week period. Post secondary summer students in most job placements will usually stay for up to 12 weeks. NACTV covered

the remaining portion of the summer students’ salar y through their own budget, which increased overall payroll expenses. Cost of inflation was also a notable reason cited for the year-end loss. Local Journalism Report Rrian Prior provided details related to NACTV’s participation in the Local Journalism Initiative (LJI). The LJI is a national program to support civic journalism in underserved communities across Canada. The funding is available to aid in the hiring of journalists or payment of freelance reporters. For NACTV, LJI staff and volunteers produced 151 programs, totalling 97 hours, 49 minutes and 28 seconds of content. It has also allowed for the coverage of new programs, such

as the R.M. of Rosedale and North Cypress-Langford Council meetings. It has also allowed for training to be provided on interviewing, filming and editing. 2023-24 is the final year of the initial five year LJI pilot program. General Managers’ report Ken Waddell noted that NACTV is attempting to increase its presence in the regions’ advertising/sales market, though he added that it has been “difficult

to crack”. Adding to Rrian Prior’s comments on the LJI program, Waddell stated that the federal government does appear to be interested in bringing a halt to the decline of Canadian media. Waddell also noted that while NACTV has come a long way over the last few years, they still could use some more volunteers, as paid staff hours and costs have increased out of necessity. “A lot of our volunteers are getting older. It would be

President’s remarks Bill Syrik thanked everyone for attending the AGM, and for seeing value in supporting a station such as NACTV within their community. He also commended the employees and volunteers of NACTV, who have made it what it is. “Thank you for not only the time you put in, but the pride you took in making it happen. The quality of your work came shining through,” said Syrik. Election of Directors The 2023-2024 NACTV board of directors will include NACTV president Bill Syrik, John Drinkwater, Corinna Jasienczyk, Danielle Bell and Don Walmsley.

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Looking Back

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1973: Royal Cafe sold to new owners, Hsu and Chang By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

125 years ago, Wednesday, November 9, 1898 Plumas: William Bros. are going to put up a large i mplement wa rehouse here. The Sons of Scotland meet tomorrow night. Note: According to an entry by McGill University, the Sons of Scotland Benevolent Association was established in 1876 as a male-only fraternal association aimed at supporting Scottish immigrants in Canada. The Association emphasized the importance of retaining a sense of Scottish culture amongst immigrants and their descendants. 100 years ago, Friday, November 9, 1923 Yohan Masuk, Hindu Professor, will address the Neepawa Board of Trade on “Political conditions in India” Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Masuk has been delivering addresses before the Canadian Clubs at Winnipeg, Dauphin and other points in the West and according to press reports is an entertaining and instructive speaker. 75 years ago, Thursday, November 11, 1948 Murray Wilkie, peppery loca l juven i le hockey player, has earned himself a position on the roster of the Wheat King Juveniles we are told. Maur ice Stewart who also tried for a position was not so successful but it is believed he will play for the Minnedosa juvenile squad. We hear that Don Stahan, Minnedosa boy who is a son of the well known Kayo Stahan, also caught a place with the Wheat City Juveniles. F r a n k l i n : Congratulations to Mr. Spara Ward, Neepawa, who celebrated his 80th birthday on Tuesday.

50 years ago, Thursday, November 8, 1973 T he Roya l Ca fe, on Hamilton Street in Neepawa, has been sold by Bill Toy to two young men from Vancouver, Steven Chang and Karl Hsu. Mr. Toy will remain with the new owners until the end of the year. The name Toy has long been associated with the Royal Cafe. It was operated by Bill’s father in 1918. Bill came to Neepawa from Canton, China in 1923 when he was a boy of 13 years of age. His dad ran the Royal Cafe and had the Paris Cafe on Mountain Ave. in partnership with Lee Ling. In 1928, he sold both businesses to Lee Ling, and Bill went back to Canton to get married. He returned to Neepawa in 1930 and worked for four years for Lee Ling in the Royal Cafe. He went back to Canton in 1935, returning the following year to take over the cafe for his father in Strathclair. In 1938, he came back to Neepawa to take charge of the Paris Cafe while Frank Lee took a trip to Hong Kong… Bill Toy is a bowler and boasts many trophies. He has been a member of the Lions Club for 30 years… Steven Ch a ng a nd Karl Hsu are both from Vancouver. They came from Formosa about three years ago. Karl Hsu is a cook and cooked in the Holiday Inn and the Nanking restaurant in Vancouver. T he P ress a nd t he business community of Neepawa wish the new cafe operators every success in their new enterprise and Mr. and Mrs. Toy a pleasant retirement. 20 years ago, Monday, November 10, 2003 A deceased Neepawa man is one of 17 soldiers from Camp Shilo who has been posthumously

honoured with a Memorial Cross. Gunner William David Wright was one of 17 members of the Royal Canadian Horse artillery to lose their lives in a train wreck east of the Canoe River in B.C. On Nov. 21, 1950, an east and west bound train collided. Twelve soldiers from the train were killed in the crash, while four more died in hospital… The uninjured soldiers continued on their trek and went on to fight in Korea. The 17 soldiers who lost their lives in the Canoe River accident are counted among the 516 Canadians who died as a result of the Korean war. When Lloyd Sirett of Neepawa attends Tuesday’s Remembrance Day services at the cenotaph, he’ll be holding on to more than his brother’s memory. Sirett will also be holding a lighter that belonged to his brother when 24-year-old Ebenezer Sirett’s plane was shot down over Holland 60 years ago… Two months ago, Sirett received a letter from the secretary of the war cemetery Antoon Verbakel, asking him if his brother Ebenezer had owned a silver lighter. He had, and that’s how the lighter came to Canada, just in time for Remembrance Day services… Sirett said Verbakel had

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The Royal Cafe on Hamilton Street in Neepawa, operated by Mr. Toy in 1918 and then sold by his son Bill Toy to Karl Hsu (top left) and Steven Chang in 1973. This change of hands was announced in the Nov. 8 edition of The Press that year.

to do some digging to find him, starting out with Siretts living in B.C. From that initial contact, Verbakel was able to find Sirett in Neepawa. Government officials, in support of the Manitoba Bovine Tuberculosis (TB)

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I just want to cry!

s Remembrance Day arrives again this weekend, my mind is filled with a mixture of memories and thoughts for the future. In my childhood days, there were no direct memories of WWII as I was not born until 1948. Yes, I am a baby boomer. I do have very early memories of my brother serving in the Korean War and I did have the honour of touring Korea for two weeks several years ago. It gave me a great personal satisfaction that I stood on the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in Korea and phoned my brother to let him know I was there and that the Korean men with me wanted to extend their thanks through me for his fighting to free South Korea. I also told those men that as a child I, along with thousands of other Canadian kids, had little pink cardboard coin boxes where we put in pennies, nickels and dimes to send to people in need including Korean children. Two of the men shed a few tears as they said they remembered that missionary money being used in Korea to send Canadian dried milk powder and as little kids, that was all their parents had at times to send to school for them to eat. I came across a quote from Hawkeye in the M.A.S.H TV series. It goes like this Hawkeye- “War isn’t hell. War is war and Hell is hell and of the two, war is a lot worse” Father Francis John Patrick Mulcahy- “How do you figure that. Hawkeye?” Hawkeye- “Easy Father. Tell me, who goes to Hell? Mulcahy- “Sinners, I believe Hawkeye- “Exactly. There are no innocent bystanders in Hell. But war is chock full of them. Little kids, cripples, old ladies. In fact, except for a few of the brass, almost everybody involved is an innocent bystander.” Now that is quite a quote but it does contain a lot of truth. At the present time there are twelve or fourteen wars going on in the world. Men, women and children are being killed by the dozens every day in conflicts around the world. The difference between ancient wars and current wars is that we see more of what is happening and we see it before the governments can gloss over the tragedies and atrocities. In contrast to the horror of war, I attended a birthday party for my granddaughter last weekend. It was neepawa

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I wanted to cry, but I also wanted to scream at all ‘the brass’ in the world.

a surprise party for her put on by her husband. They have three kids and with a good sized crew of their friends in attendance, there were 14 kids under the age of 10 in the house. As I sat back and listened to the joy and laughter of all the kids and the banter of the parents, as one little boy crawled up on the couch to play with his car with me, I almost broke down and cried. The only thing that stopped me was that it would have been too hard to explain and I didn’t want to interrupt the flow of pure joy in that home. I wanted to cry out for all the people who are suffering from war and destruction today and who haven’t much hope of celebrating a birthday party even if they will make it to their next birthday. I wanted to cry, but I also wanted to scream at all “the brass” in the world, both in the past, present and future who have caused or will cause so much harm, a WWII veteran friend of mine says, “It’s stupid arrogance” when he he speaks of the decisions to inflict war on others. Note I say inflict war. I blame invading countries as they never seem to understand that old hurts and old wars and old and almost forgotten national boundaries shouldn’t matter. On the current war situations I am most familiar with, namely Gaza and Ukraine, the lines are fairly clear. Hamas has been invading Israel with terrorist attacks for 75 years and Russia has been stupidly trying to re-establish an old empire of the past. Enough already, be it Gaza or Ukraine or any other war-torn county in the world. People, families, food production and economic activity are

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far more important. I know I am on a bit of a rant, but hasn’t the United Nations failed us all? They go on and on about a somewhat elusive climate change theory, hoodwinking us all and leading us along a path of unreachable goals, all the while they can’t put their foot down on aggressor countries. To me, the United Nations seems like a colossal waste of money if they can’t rein in invading countries. I guess we have to look a bit closer at the ‘brass’, Hawkeye talked about. I think he meant military leaders and they are to blame along with their bosses, the politicians. The excuse is they all get swept up in some form of extremism. Sometimes it’s communism, often it’s religion and storing up old hurts both real and imagined. The problem is usually based in some form of religion and that is any belief system where mankind is reaching out to God or trying to be God. Christianity isn’t supposed to be a religion as rather than mankind reaching out to God, Christianity is supposed to be God reaching out to mankind. The Christian church got that arrangement backwards many times in history and created a lot of wars themselves. Can we ever put war away? I don’t know if we ever will but as we remember the sacrifices of so many people on Remembrance Day, let us hope and pray that we do. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this column are the writer’s personal views and are not to be taken as being the view of the Banner & Press staff.

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single line from the ever-moving ‘In Flander’s Fields’ has me travelling back to Juno Beach and Omaha Beach in the summer of 2017. The stop was only for a few hours, crowded in between family time and tourist things. It was a welcome change of pace for me. Slowed me down, helped me re-assess life, my life, and what is of lasting importance. I was certainly moved by the memorials that have been constructed, they are imaginative, moving and thought provoking. Sitting through visuals at the museum was thought provoking and made the scenes come alive. I walked the water’s edge in solitude and silence. Never truly alone, for I could feel the life forces that wandered there with me. It was a time for deep thinking. Had I been an abled bodied individual in those war years, and I’m thinking the First and Second World Wars, would I have been willing to serve? Would I have been willing to see my partner or my child, or a class mate or a neighbour lad leave all that was familiar to take up arms and go to war? I was born in 1946, those conflicts were fresh and very real memories. We saw some of the effects in the lives of our community members. There was Mr. Carter, the owner of a small service station, who walked with difficulty, ankles almost crossed, because of the effects of time in the trenches. And there was the school bus driver, Mr. Kee, who served alongside his father. Mr. Kee, senior had served in the first world conflict, and could not stay home when his son enlisted for the second war. Knowing the dangers, knowing the horrors, he lied about his age so that he could serve with his son. The senior later lost first one leg, and then the other, also delayed effects of his service. And then there was a neighbour who stopped in when he should not have been driving, and with reserves lowered, sat at the kitchen table and wept over the sights he had seen and the deeds he had done. I do know that my life is so much better for the fights that have been fought for freedom and liberty. I do know I appreciate those who served, those who serve, and those who wait while loved ones serve. I am privileged . I have had access to education, to recreation, and to procreation. I have had the security of a roof over my head and food in my belly. And I wonder, why me? These were some of the thoughts that I jotted down at the day’s end. These are some of the thoughts that I still embrace each year. I’m not one to buy souvenirs when I travel, however, I picked up a post card at Juno Beach. It depicts, in dark silhouette, armed and weary men, walking single file down rough hewn stairs, with the words ‘Dans Leurs Pas- They Walk With You’. May we never forget those who placed/place our safety and freedom above their own. Thank you for all defenders of what is right and good.

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Perspectives

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The other victims

ike many of you, I saw the accounts of an airstrike that severely damaged a hospital in Gaza and killed many who were either in or near the building. Thumbnail images of the victims’ families affected me deeply. I felt no anger to anyone-just a deep sense of sadness that this conflict could have gotten so out of hand so quickly. The reactions from those involved in the conflict were as expected. Hamas blamed the Israeli Air Force. Israeli spokespeople said: “We didn’t do it.” Independent news media on the scene said: “We know what happened. But it’s too soon to say who did it or why.” Scenes like the one I’ve just described highlight the other victims of war. On Nov. 11, we honor those killed in action for their sacrifices; and we should. We pray for an end to war and for peace to come to our world; and we should. But how often do we think of and pray for the other victims? Their sacrifices were (and are) as real as those of the military per-

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Neil Strohschein sonnel who lost their lives while in active combat. Who are they; and why do I believe we should include them in our Remembrance Day prayers? Topping my list are the families of the military personnel killed in action. Theirs is a grief that may never end. They will never forget the day when, either in person, by telegram or by mail, they learned that a family member had been killed in action overseas. They will relive that day every year, as they join us in two minutes of silence on November 11th. Next on my list are the casualties’ comrades in arms. They will go through the rest of their lives wondering why their buddies were killed but they were spared. I doubt that they will ever get a satisfactory

answer to those questions. Then I think about the civilian casualties. They did nothing to deserve the fate they experienced. They just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time and got caught in the crossfire. Their families and the communities in which they live will bury their dead and support each other in their mutual grief. But they will never get over the anger they feel toward those who started the war that produced their pain and loss. Finally, I think of those who lost jobs and possessions when their homes and the places they worked were bombed. I think of those whose crops were flattened by tanks; whose f ields were dotted with huge craters caused by bombs and who lost ac-

cess to sources of food, clothing and medical care when roads and railroads were destroyed. What took minutes to destroy can take decades to fully restore (if it ever is). I include in this final category those who must clean up after the battles are over-those who collect destroyed tanks, trucks and other hardware; those who clean up areas where oil, gasoline or anti-freeze have been spilled; and those with the most dangerous job of all-sweeping areas for land mines and unexploded armaments. We may never know how many people lost their lives while doing these and other similar risky jobs. This year, my Remembrance Day prayers will include these people-the other victims of war. I hope you will also offer prayers for them. If we, through our prayers, can prevent even one war with its accompanying loss of life and civilian tragedy, our prayers will not have been in vain. We will have accomplished much.

Thumbs up, thumbs down Thumbs up and thank you to all who wished me well, gave donations of clothing, blankets and cash when I lost all my belongings in the Christmas Eve fire in Gladstone. Jess Wood Arden, MB Thumbs up to Kelvin Bueckert who organized the benefit concert for his sister Janice Constant and her children in Gladstone and to the entertainers and community members who generously supported the evening. Donna McLaughlin on behalf of the Golden Girls Gladstone, MB

It’s apparently okay to vape & drink soft drinks at the Riverbend public parking lot. It’s not okay to throw these used items out the car window. Garbage/ recycling receptacles are readily available. This is a special place; let’s keep it that way. Debbie McNairnay Neepawa MB. Thumbs down to the guy who ran over our pet and never let us know. John McCurry Plumas, MB

Thumbs up to Dax Yerex and Koy Funk who played with Team Manitoba 16 and unders October 22 in the WHL hockey championships in Red Deer, AB. Winning the Gold Metal in a hard fought game 6-5. First time Manitoba ever won the Gold. Tom Yerex

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Letters

A missing table mystery at the Yellowhead Centre Sometime during the last two weeks of October, an individual(s) removed the Kids Zone at the Yellowhead Centre without authorization from the staff or board of directors. Removing a kids picnic table, coloring books, markers/crayons and the sign from the wall (requiring a drill) while not being seen by anyone takes planning and I confidently believe this was not a random act. I have contacted the director and board members of the Yellowhead Centre and no one has any idea who removed the Kids Zone, leaving me perplexed as to what happened. The Kids Zone was created in the lobby of the Yellowhead Centre to provide a space for kids to play or eat- usually while their siblings are participating in an activity on the ice. I can assure you that this space was well used by many minor hockey families each week. I am aware of recent complaints involving Neepawa’s young population and their behavior at the Yellowhead Centre. If this act conducted by an individual(s) was intended to resolve that issue, I would have to disagree with your solution. As a parent raising two young children, I am struggling to explain what has happened to them. As I see it, removing items you do not own without permission from a public facility is likely to be considered theft or vandalism. It also leaves me with concerns about the security of the facility as whole if things can go missing and it is not immediately questioned or investigated. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we have received a replacement, and I can assure you the children were beyond excited this past weekend. The Yellowhead Centre staff are also working to replace the sign from the wall recognizing a local carpenter who donated his time and talent to create the space for the children. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please contact a board member of Neepawa Minor Hockey, the Yellowhead Centre’s Director or a board member of the Yellowhead Centre. A disappointed hockey parent, Marla Steen Volunteer Registrar, Neepawa Minor Hockey Association Additional letters on Page 14

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Parsnips

Parsnips, native to Europe, boast a unique flavour that is sweet, nutty, and earthy. A relative of carrots and parsley, the parsnip requires a long growing season, but the distinctive sweet flavour of the root will only develop after a hard frost. Parsnips can be enjoyed in various ways, including being roasted, boiled, mashed, fried or used in soups and stews, adding depth and flavour. Besides flavour, parsnips add soluble and insoluble dietary fibre, high levels of vitamin A, vitamin C, minerals (especially potassium), phosphorus and iron. In the middle ages parsnips were a common vegetable and eaten by people of all classes. As parsnips were very hardy, they were a main source of vegetable starch, used in soups and stews, as a dessert and a source to make wine. When first introduced to Rome the aristocrats alone dined on them using parsnips as a sweetener making them into sweet desserts. The British are particularly fond of parsnips and no roast of meat was complete without parsnips. It was British colonists that introduced the vegetable into the New Colony in America while the French colonists introduced them to Canada. By the mid-19th century, parsnips took a back seat to potatoes which were much easier to grow. A quick and easy side dish and my favourite way to eat parsnips. Frying pan parsnips 1 lb. parsnips, peeled and cut into pieces 2 Tbsp. butter

2 Tbsp. brown sugar salt and pepper 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar

Cook the parsnips in salted water until tender crisp. Melt the butter in a frying pan. Add the parsnips and cook until lightly browned about four minutes. Sprinkle with brown sugar, salt and pepper to taste, turn the parsnips over and cook for another four minutes. Transfer to a bowl and toss with the vinegar. Oven roasted Parsnips Roasted parsnips are simple to make and delicious as a vegetable side to any dinner. 2 lbs. parsnips, peeled, cut into 3” lengths, halved, or quartered if large 1/4 cup oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1 Tbsp. honey

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss parsnips with the oil on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer; season with salt and pepper. Roast parsnips for 20-25 minutes. Toss the parsnips to redistribute, then roast for another 10-15 minutes, until tender and golden. Mix the vinegar, and honey and drizzle over the parsnips and toss to coat. Curried parsnip soup The combination of parsnips and warm spices is a winner in this thick and creamy soup. I like my soups chunkier so I do not blend. Your choice. 2 Tbsp. oil 1 onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 lbs. parsnips, scrubbed and diced 2 potatoes, peeled and diced 2 large apples, peeled and diced

1 litre chicken broth 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. curry 1 tsp. ground coriander salt and pepper to taste 1 cup evaporated milk

In a dutch oven add the oil, onion and garlic and sauté until a golden colour. Add the parsnips, potatoes, apples, chicken broth, cumin, curry, coriander and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, turn the heat down and simmer for 30 minutes until vegetables are tender. Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth. Return to the pot and add the evaporated milk. Reheat gently and serve.

Manitoba Beef Producers District Meeting held in Neepawa By Eoin Devereux

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The beef industry’s future and some of the challenges that surround it, were recently discussed in Neepawa during a Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) Fall District Meeting. This gathering was the seventh and final of the in-person district meetings for the fall. The local event featured updates from District 8 director Matthew Atkinson, as well MBP general manager Carson Callum. The first topic revolved around the financial statements for the year. For 2022, the net revenue was $2,116,886, while expenses were $1,672,533. That number was combined with other items, including: • Unrealized loss on change in fair value of investment ($61,768); and • Cash contributions to Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives Inc. ($95,000). Those amounts combined with expenses, leaves an excess of revenue for the year of $287,585.

establish the position of tinue to do so with the new livestock investigator. The NDP government. duties of such an officer would include investigatMisc. ing cases of missing and/or O t her item s t a l ked stolen livestock, or frauds about included the MBP related to livestock. collaborating with other One of the largest bene- provinces on the developfits having this type of ment of a national transspecif ic investigator re- portation app for cattle lates to basic industr y which could help meet k nowledge. P roducer s traceability requirements. have suggested that the There was also discussion lack of livestock knowledge about mandatory livestock among police can hinder inspection, similar to what them when it comes to a is already in place in other theft. As well, there is cur- provinces. Historically, rently just a general lack mandatory inspection has of time for the RCMP to been a bit of a divisive subbe able to investigate, due ject-- Those in favour say to being busy with other it provides a paper trail for matters. proof of cattle possession. MBP general manager Others, however, raised Carson Callum said they concerns about it increasare actively lobbying for ing costs and slowing down the position in Manitoba, the process of selling. and that there are similar Next up for the Maniposition already in place toba Beef Producers was i n Sa s k atchewa n a nd the all-districts Virtual Alberta. Meeting, which was held Callum added that the on Tuesday, Nov. 7. DeMBP had been lobbying tails from that event were the former Progressive unavailable before the Minnedosa Performing Arts & Press publicaConservative government Banner Concert Series 2023-2024 on the issue andExpressions will contion deadline.

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Gladstone Auction market report Catch the Christmas By Tyler Slawinski Gladstone Auction

Howdy cattle producers, This is Tyler Slawinski reporting from the Gladstone Auction Mart for Tuesday Nov. 7. The weather is about as uncertain as the forecast these days! Mild, damp temperatures with a dash of freezing rain and a shot of snow, seem like the perfect recipe for a disaster when it comes to weaning or feeding freshly weaned calves. Ideal conditions or not, “ends” need to be met, management practices need to take place and cattle need to be marketed. We traded 1,737 cattle through the ring in Gladstone on Tuesday. The market this week was definitely under pressure. The futures weren’t in our favour to start the week off, we are seeing a fair amount of volume pressure across

the prairies, and not to mention the weather hasn’t really been stable. Some of the peak prices we have seen over the weeks may have softened somewhat, but overall averages are still very strong if not stronger in spots. The market is seeing mainly a wide variety of wet nosed calves, the odd set of yearlings, and a few cows and bulls. Finding pen space, financing at new levels, or coordinating trucks will all be playing factors on the market moving ahead. As there seems to be a good feed supply in some areas of the province local orders have really added strength to this weeks market. I expect to see mixed feelings on the markets moving forward, creating ups and downs on the market. Cows and bulls were steady to bearish in spots even though local rail prices remain steady. Cows traded from 120.00 to

137.00 with lower averages. Bulls also weaker compared to last week ranging between 140.00 to 154.00 with sales to 160.50. The cattle marketing outlook looks both promising and very busy in the weeks to come! All classes of cattle sold well! Plainer type cattle, are still being discounted! Here is a look at the feeder market!

Gladstone Auction Mart Cattle Market Report Nov. 7, 2023 Steers

3-400 lbs. 4-500 lbs. 5-600 lbs. 6-700 lbs. 7-800 lbs. 8-900 lbs. 900+ lbs.

$4.30 to 4.77 $3.85 to 4.63 $3.65 to 4.32 $3.20 to 3.79 $3.00 to 3.57 $2.65 to 2.90 $2.55 to 2.87

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3-400 lbs. 4-500 lbs. 5-600 lbs. 6-700 lbs. 7-800 lbs. 8-900 lbs. 900+ lbs.

$3.40 to 3.75 $3.35 to 3.70 $3.20 to 3.37 $2.90 to 3.17 $2.64 to 2.89 $2.60 to 2.86 $2.23 to 2.76

Some highlights from the sale, crossbred steers weighed 447 and they brought 459.00 per pound! Black steers weighed 506 they brought 432.00. Red X steers weighed 604 and they brought 379.00. A strong set of Charolais steers weighed 709 and they traded for 357.50. Heifer highlights, char heifers weighed 435 and they brought 367.50. Fancy 563 weight tan heifers traded at 337.00. A set of charolais heifers weighed 608 and they brought 317.50 per pound. And a big set of 725 weight mixed heifers traded for 289.00 per pound! These sale highlights hopefully give you an idea how the market played out!

Celebrating an Evening of Giving Submitted Big Grass Community Foundation The Big Grass Community Foundation held its first Evening of Giving on June 13,2023. All of the grant recipients were invited to an Evening of Celebration with the board and interested community members. The Foundation awarded $32,000.00 in total for many worthy projects in the area. The Big

Grass Foundation area includes the towns of Plumas, Gladstone, Langruth and Westbourne as well as the municipality of Westlake Gladstone. Highlights of some recipients were: • P lu ma s E lement a r y School for their new playground equipment; • Westbourne Community Club for closed circuit cam-

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eras on curling ice area; • Langruth Recreation for new boards in the rink; and • Gladstone and District Skating Rink for new flooring into the arena. There are many other recipients listed on our webpage and more pictures can be seen on our facebook page. The Big Grass Foundation has been in existence since 2004 and has given

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The fire on Dominion Road in Neepawa on Saturday, Nov. 4 marked the end of an era as the last building remaining from the Neepawa Food Processors (commonly known as the chicken barn property) is no more. Neepawa Food Processors was started in the 1960s by Neepawa Area Development Corporation (NADCO) and was a prominent business in the area until just a few years ago. The barns have all been dismantled and the land is being returned to farming for now. Where this storage building was located is on the east side of Dominion Road and then the lot was scraped clean as shown (above right). There are plans for seniors housing on the site.

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The Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (NACI) girls soccer team recently won a Bronze medal in the Provincial A/AAA soccer championship, held in Dauphin. The Tigers went into the 10 team tournament as the #4 seed. That set them up for a first round bye and a showdown with the Morden Thunder. Neepawa would advance to the semi-finals after a 1-0 win. In their next game, Neepawa was bested 4-2 versus the W.C. Miller Aces. The loss shifted them into the Bronze Medal game with the Niverville Panthers. For their final game, Neepawa ended up with the win and the bronze, winning 3-0. Jillian Perrett and KatieRae Byram (on left) would end up being named to the tournament all star team. Congratulations to the Tigers on the excellent season.

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Farmers split pair of weekend games Results from around the Tiger Hills Hockey League

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The Neepawa Farmers picked up their first win of the Tiger Hills Hockey League season on Friday, Nov. 3, earning a 4-3 victory over the Souris Elks. The Farmers powered their way to a solid 4-0 lead by the early portion of the third period, with Dillon Birch scoring a pair and Benoit Mowbray and Brad Marshall picking up the others for Neepawa. Souris did put together a late game rally, scoring three times in the last seven minutes of regulation, but the Farmers held on for the victory. Neepawa followed that game up with their home opener on Sunday, Nov. 5 against the Rivers Jets. This game closed out with a 6-2 win for Rivers. The Jets would jump out to a 3-0 lead, scoring all three goals in 2:15 interval at the mid-way point of the first. In the first ten minutes of t he second per iod, Neepawa came out on fire, scoring a pair and controlling all the action. Ward Szucki and Shane Byram were credited with the Neepawa markers. The Farmers also received a penalty shot opportunity early in the second, but where stymied by Jets goaltender Layne Anderson. Un for t u n a t e l y, t he Farmers never came close to that tying goal for the rest of the game, as Rivers would add two more before the end of the second and one more on an empty netter late in the third. The loss dropped the Farmers to 1-2-0 on the year. Minnedosa rematch with Miniota/Elkhorn The f inalists in last seasons’ THHL Cham-

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The Neepawa Farmers scored a pair of goals in the second period of their home opener against the Rivers Jets, including this bullet from the blue line. Unfortunately for the home side, the Rivers Jets closed out the night with a 6-2 win.

pionship met once again last weekend. And, unfortunately for the Minnedosa Bombers, that game ended up having a similar result against the current champs, the Miniota/ Elkhorn C-Hawks. The Bombers ended up being blanked by the C-Hawks 4-0. Brad Bowles, Taylor Sanheim, Parker Johnson and Josh Martin scored for Miniota/Elkhorn in their lone regular season visit to Sunrise Credit Union Arena. Combined with a 9-1 defeat in Virden earlier in the week, these losses dropped Minnedosa’s record to 1-2-0 on the year. Gladstone remains unbeaten While its still very early in the season, The Gladstone Lakers should still be happy with their hot start to the year, as they have started the schedule 2-0-0. Their most recent win was a solid 4-2 decision over Hartney in the Lakers’ home opener on Saturday, Nov. 4. Lyndon Soper, Lucas

Smith, Jaden Shumulak and Connor Grunsten all scored for Gladstone, while goaltender Matt Kohlman picked up the win with 28 saves on the night. Carberry blanks Souris The Carberry Plainsmen collected a weekend win, shutting out the Souris Elks 4-0. Connor Slipp picked up the shutout in goal for Carberry, stopping all 44 shots he faced over the night. Trey Dickson,

Daylon Creasy, Zaine McConnell and Tavish Quinn scored for the Plainsmen. The next action for Carberry is on Friday, Nov. 10 in Gladstone versus the Lakers. Minnedosa, meanwhile will host Deloraine on Saturday, Nov 11. The Neepawa Farmers’ next two games are on the road, but they’ll return home on Friday, Nov. 24 to take on the MacGregor Wild. Start time at the Yellowhead is set for 8:00 p.m.

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Apartment for rent. Bri-Mont apartments, 331 Mountain Avenue. Phone 204-8414419 _____________________ HOUSE FOR RENT: Rey Ave., Neepawa - Newly constructed duplex unit, 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, Concrete driveway & covered carport. For inquiries, call 204-212-1647.

Obituary Marlene Asham

Marlene Nellie Asham (nee McLeod) formerly of Leifur, MB passed away suddenly but peacefully at the Dauphin Hospital on October 31, 2023 with family by her side. Marlene is lovingly remembered by her children Terri, Leon (Julie), Mindy (Chris), Kendall (Kim), grandchildren Tyler, Bryce, Amber, Aaron (Mel), Keegan, Alyssa (Marshall), Lucas, Evan and Danielle as well as one great grandson, Kayden. Also left to mourn Marlene’s passing are sister in laws Mabel McLeod, Darlene McLeod and sister and brother in law, Carole and Joe Ganter as well as many nieces and nephews. Marlene was predeceased by her husband Jim Asham, parents Allan and Mary (Ducharme) McLeod, brothers Allan, Bob & Gus McLeod, in laws Alfred & Helga Asham, brother and sister in law Arnold & Lynn Asham. Marlene was born September 5, 1937 at home in Leifur, MB where she grew up and attended school till grade 9. She completed high school in Alonsa while boarding with the Cook family. On August 1, 1958, Marlene married Jim Asham who she grew up with in Leifur. They moved to Brandon, MB where Jim worked at the oil refinery and Marlene worked at Christie’s School Supply. During their time in Brandon, Marlene embraced motherhood first to Terri in 1965 and Leon in 1966. Once the refinery closed they decided to move back home to Leifur and farm Jim’s former homestead. In 1970, Mindy, and then Kendall in 1975, completed their family. In addition to farming, Marlene worked at Amaranth Hardware and then Amaranth Credit Union where she retired after 17 years. In 2017, after 48 years on the farm, Marlene and Jim moved to Alonsa where Marlene resided until her passing. Marlene was an active volunteer in the community with the Amaranth Gazette and both the Amaranth and Alonsa Seniors Clubs. As a young woman she was a gifted pitcher and boasted a few trophies playing baseball. In her later years, time spent with her friends was very special to her. Marlene enjoyed numerous pastimes including gardening, crafts, playing cards, bingo, old time dances, fishing and camping. Most of all she treasured spending time with her children and grandkids. Grandma was so very proud to attend all their activities and celebrations. She always made time for family and friends and loved to visit with everyone. Memorial Service and celebration of Marlene's life was held on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 1:00 pm from the Alonsa Community Centre in Alonsa, MB with Rev. Jona Weitzel officiating. Interment followed in St. Bede's Cemetery in Kinosota, MB. The family would like to thank the ambulance personnel and staff at the Dauphin Regional Hospital for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Bede’s Anglican Church, Kinosota, MB c/o Rev. Jona Weitzel, Box 198, Alonsa, MB, R0H 0A0 or the Alonsa Senior's Centre c/o Natalie Gordon, Box 21 Alonsa, MB, R0H 0A0 would be greatly appreciated. Grandma is Gone to Heaven One quiet day the angels came and took Grandma far away But in the stillness of the night I could almost hear her say Dear Grandchild, I will miss you. You mean so much to me But Jesus called me to his side in Heaven I will be A place of God’s great beauty, no tears or earthly cares Only peace and joy forever and love beyond compare So remember all the good times don’t think about the sad Treasure all the special moments through the years we’ve always had And if you trust in Jesus I can promise this and more You will get a hug from Grandma someday on Heaven’s golden shore

Wife, Mother, Amma, Sister, Aunt and beautiful friend, Ann died peacefully with her family by her side at Neepawa Hospital on October 13, 2023 at the age of 64. She was born on May 12, 1959 to the late Einar and Margaret Sigurdson. Born and raised on a farm in Lakeland, Manitoba, she loved country living and especially the cattle, Lakeland Polled Herefords. She was in 4-H and went to many fairs where she groomed and showed cattle winning many trophies and prizes for her efforts. On September 27, 1980 Ann married Leonard Kuharski and took up residence in Neepawa, Manitoba. There they raised their three children, Myles, Jeff, and Katelyn. Sports played a large role, whether it be hockey or baseball. She was proud of her family and loved them with her whole heart. Ann grew up surrounded by a large extended family which solidified her commitment to her own family unit. Ann was thrilled to become an Amma to Desi, Nora, Carter, Drew, Sawyer, Clarke and finally Anders. Her goal was to live till Anders arrived and she did that! Ann was a people person. Her jobs included hairdressing, working at the Yellowhead Centre, and then at White’s Funeral Home. Her spirit and legacy will live on as the community has been marked and improved by Ann in more ways than we can count. Her dedication to her family, friends and the town is well known. She left a permanent mark that will not be forgotten. Charming, fun, kind, loyal and hard working are a few attributes that describe Ann. She faced many tragedies in her life, losing her mom at the age of 2, house burning down and many health challenges. She did not let this define her, but bravely carried on. We thank her for her unconditional love and support she gave us, sadly taken from us too soon. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Leonard Kuharski. Her children Myles (Sarah), Jeff (Joscelin), Katelyn Hockin (Greg); grandchildren Desi, Nora, Carter, Drew, Sawyer, Clarke and Anders. Stepmom Edythe Sigurdson. Sister Lynn Watson (Ron); niece Amy Fagerstrom (Gunnar), Noah, Toby & Mya. Nephew Jared Watson (Roberta) Seth & Cole. Numerous friends, extended family members and Neepawa residents. She was predeceased by her parents Einar and Margaret, baby brother Skapti; father and mother in law Frank and Victoria Kuharski. We would like to thank all the staff at Neepawa Hospital for their amazing care for Ann as well as all family, friends and the entire community for reaching out or sending food. We appreciate all the support during this hard time. We would also like to thank White’s Funeral Home for helping us with the Memorial Service and for being a great place for Mom to work in her last years and to Chad McCharles for officiating the service, you were so great to work with and made sure to make the service so personal. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to: Beautiful Plains Community Foundation Inc. Box 486 Neepawa MB. R0J 1H0 A Celebration of Life was held on October 19, 2023 with Rev. Chad McCharles officiating at the Yellowhead Centre in Neepawa, MB. A private family interment was held at the Riverside Cemetery in Neepawa, MB. White’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements. www.whitesfh.ca

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Obituary Ann Kuharski (nee Sigurdson)

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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 $1,050./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.

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

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Obituary Irma Jean Collins

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On Saturday October 21, 2023 at Riverview Health Centre in Winnipeg, Irma Jean Collins peacefully passed away at the age of 95. Irma was the beloved wife of Gerry Collins and mother of Glen Collins of Winnipeg. Born June 12th, 1928, on the family farm along the Arden Ridge, in the Sinclairville district, in the RM of Lansdowne. She attended Sinclairville School just a short walk from home. She had many fond memories of her childhood on the farm. Her love of horses began there and continued throughout her life. She had great memories of playing with her older brother Peter and family friend George Goodwillie who spend many summer holidays at the Hunter farm. Dances in Helston and showing her horse at the Carberry fair, were some of her favorite memories. In her later years, one of her favorite places to visit was the farm at Peter and Jean’s. She would find a sense of calmness at the farm, bringing back lots of fond memories. She spent a short time in Winnipeg where she completed her Hairdressing course. She worked in Brandon, Clear Lake and then Neepawa. Irma married Gerry Collins of Darlingford, whom she had met in Brandon. They settled in Neepawa where Irma had her own Hair salon and Gerry had Collins Safety Service. Irma also enjoyed her horses again as well. Horses were again part of life. In 1975 the family moved to Winnipeg where Gerry accepted a position with the Manitoba Government. Gerry passed away in 1978 and in 1983 Irma moved to Victoria, BC fulfilling a dream that Gerry and her had of living on the Island. Irma then moved back to Winnipeg in 2007 to be closer to Glen and family. Irma and Gerry also enjoyed curling and won many bonspiels. Irma would go on to enjoy attending many Briers and World Curling Championships later in life with Glen, family and friends. She will be dearly missed by her son Glen, sister in law Donna Udahl, nephews Garth (Darlene), Brent, Wade (Michelle) Hunter, and Larry (Audrey), Cam (Myrna), Wayne (Shannon) Schweitzer, Kevin (Donna) Udahl, Arthur (Carmen) Collins. Nieces, Tannis (Jim) Brown, Alayne (Dunc) Tibbit, LeeAnn (Kelly) Haggarty, Karen (Graham) Brown, Trudy Collins, and Sandi (Paul) Collins – Ganton. Irma was predeceased by husband Gerry, her parents Steve and Helen (Nellie) Hunter, brother Peter Hunter and sister-in-law Jean Hunter, Terry (Lyall) Collins, Faye (Russ) Schweitzer, Brother in laws Mick and Mel Collins, Lyall (Terry) Collins, Elmer (Donna) Udahl, Russell (Faye) Schweitzer and niece Mary Ann (Len Exner) Collins. A celebrated of Irma’s life with a memorial service on Monday October 30th 2023 at White’s Funeral Home in Neepawa with Rev. Gladys Anderson officiating.

Obituary Gordon Stanley Osbak

June 22, 1931 - October 19, 2023 Peacefully on October 19, 2023, Gordon passed at Stonewall Hospital. Gordon was born on June 22, 1931 in Genesee, Alberta. He married Norma Anderson in 1955 in Amaranth, MB. They had 5 boys. Gordon loved to hunt, trap and most of all he loved to fish and continued this hobby his whole life. He was predeceased by two of his sons, Ronald and Val. Left to mourn his passing are sons Eldon, Randy (Sherry), Owen and daughter in law Debbie. He leaves 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren whom he loved very much. Also sisters in law Dianne (Bill) and Beverly (David). There will be no service at this time. The family would like to thank all the staff at Stonewall Hospital for their care. Condolences may be share by visiting Gordon's memorial page at seasonsfunerals.com Seasons Funeral Chapel ~ OakBank in care of arrangements

Ruth Edith Mummery

Ruth Edith Mummery, 90, of Lethbridge, Alberta, passed away on 21 October 2023. Ruth was born to parents Maurice Roach and Lavirga Roach, on 18 July 1933 in Kenora, Ontario. Ruth met Russell Mummery in Minnedosa, MB. They were subsequently married on August 29, 1952 in Brandon MB. Together they raised three children: Valerie, Bradley and Susan. Ruth worked at the Victoria IGA during her early married life; then later in the bakery and meat departments at Brandon Safeway for several years. Ruth's greatest passion was her family. Especially when her children and grandchildren were young, Ruth enjoyed sewing and knitting for them as well as babysitting the little ones. Mom was an awesome cook and baker who regularly baked homemade bread and 'overnight' buns; both legendary among family. We three children recall the aroma of her baking as a 'magnetic' force keeping us even closer to home than usual. She loved gardening and was a regular at bingo. Ruth cherished a simpler lifestyle. She had a great sense of humor and is remembered as the life of a party. She enjoyed country music and singing funny songs to entertain her grandchildren. She loved telling jokes, had an infectious laugh and could play almost anything on the piano by ear. Mom's legacy includes a selfless giving nature and she is remembered fondly by friends and family as a kind, loving friend. Ruth is survived by her children Valerie Exner, Bradley, Susan Zubach (Michael); grandchildren David (Melissa), Ainslie, Aura, Morgan and Devon; great grandchildren Roya and Leven, brother Daniel (Paulette), brother-inlaw Robert (Helen) Mummery, in addition to numerous extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Russell, siblings Eleanor, Patrick, Laurence, Maureen, Dolma, in addition to several brothers/sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and other extended family. The family extends many thanks to staff at Edith Cavell Care Centre for taking such good care of Mom during her final years. Thank you as well to the compassionate caregivers who assisted her during stays at Chinook Regional Hospital. Thanks also to the dedicated members of our local police, fire, ems services and handibus drivers, who had all assisted both our parents in the past. Plans include cremation with a private family ceremony to be held at a later date. The family has entrusted Salmon and Sons, Lethbridge, AB with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. To share condolences on-line, visit https://www.salmonandsons.ca/obituary/Ruth-Mummery

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DEKALB

SuperSpiel Welcomes the World

In Memory Fred Trybel

January 1, 1923 - November 11, 1998 25 years have passed since we had to say Goodbye to our Dear Father/Grandfather We miss having you here with us, your laughter, your helping hand and a good game of crib! He would be so proud of his 3 grandchildren, their spouses and 6 great grandchildren. We cherish our memories of you and our precious time spent together.

Dec 1 - 4, 2023 Morris Curling Club

MUNICIPALITY OF McCREARY WASTE DISPOSAL GROUNDS and RECYCLING CONTRACT FOR SERVICES

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) has the following land for sale by tender:

The Municipality of McCreary is inviting Tenders for the Operations of the Waste Disposal Grounds and Recycling Program. A copy of the Contract for Services and list of responsibilities can be obtained by contacting the Municipality of McCreary at 204-835-2309 or by emailing municipality@mccreary.ca Tenders can be mailed, emailed or dropped off at the Municipality of McCreary office no later than 4:00 PM on Monday, November 20, 2023. Municipality of McCreary Box 338 – 432 First Avenue McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0 Telephone: (204) 835-2309 Fax: (204) 835-2649 Email: municipality@mccreary.ca

Package #2: RM of Elton E 1/2 34-12-19 WPM 320.00 acres There are approximately 205 acres of tame forage sown/ established in spring 2023. Remaining land consists of native/natural grass and wetland. New double strand, high tensile electric fence to be installed.

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Package #1: RM of Prairie View NW 27-16-25 WPM 158.50 acres W ½ of SW 27-16-25 WPM 80.00 acres There are approximately 85 acres of tame forage sown/ established in spring 2023, and 35 acres of previously established tame forage. Remaining land consists of native/natural grass and wetland.

Package #3: RM of Oakview W 1/2 18-14-21 WPM 317.52 acres There are approximately 225 acres of tame forage sown/ established in spring of 2023. Remaining land consists of native/natural grass and wetland. New double strand, high tensile electric fence installed in 2023. Package #4: RM of Ellice-Archie NW 32-14-29 WPM 159.39 acres There are approximately 95 acres of tame forage sown/ established in 2023. Remaining land consists of native/ natural grass and wetland.

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All properties being sold subject to the registration of a ‘No Break, No Drain’ Conservation Easement Agreement. Cultivation of tame forage/hay land will be permitted once every 10 years for rejuvenation purposes. No restrictions with respect to haying or grazing.

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Always Loved and Remembered, Forever in our Hearts! Karen & David, Kimberley & Kendall, Evan & Danielle, Jennifer & John, Kaitlyn & Kristen, Bryan & Krista, Blake & Dexyn.

1995 Grandeur Homes Double Wide 1500 sq ft Mobile Home on Lot in SW corner Minnedosa. Includes 2 bedroom, 2 washroom, oak cabinets, sunroom, central vac, air, appliances, carport, garden shed, porches, electric furnace etc. This beautiful spacious and clean unit has too many updates to list! Ready to move into and enjoy.

Obituary

Open House Nov. 12 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Lot 19 Poplar Park Trailer Court

James Lawrence Holmes

1-204-396-3232

August 4, 1947 - October 28, 2023 Jim passed away in the early morning hours of October 28, his wife Cathy by his side, holding his hand. Jim was born August 4, 1947 to Glenn and Madeline Holmes, the second of their three children. He completed his schooling in Neepawa before going to Winnipeg to learn the construction trade. He returned to Neepawa to take up his career in construction, but when the opportunity arose for a less strenuous job, Jim moved on. He accepted a position as a court clerk at the Minnedosa Court House. He then moved on to work at the liquor store in Neepawa. In 1974 he made his final move to the Neepawa Land Titles Office. He started as a clerk and 29 years later he retired as Assistant District Registrar. Not wanting to turn in his key, Jim became caretaker at the land titles office for the next 9 years. Jim dreamed of living out of town and in 2000, he and Cathy moved to an acreage south of Neepawa. Jim loved his time there. The neighbours said they always knew spring was coming because Jim would be sitting in the sun, in front of his garage, dressed in his bright orange coveralls, drinking a Club beer. Jim was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion for over 55 years. He was very possessive of "his" chair in the club room. He was known to sometimes glare at any stranger that dared to sit at "his" table. Left to remember Jim are his wife Cathy; his son Tim (Cheryl) and his granddaughter Maddie (Win); his stepchildren Rrain and Kris (Sandi) and granddaughter Chloe; his step-granddaughters Meghan, Morgan and McKenna and his great grandson Memphis; his sisters Jean and Glenda (Pete); and his sisters-in-law Beth (Harry) and Pati (Dave) He leaves behind his special family: his god-daughter Kellie and his "second son" Rodney Drader. Rodney was the same age as Tim and became a part of the family. He continued to be there to help out Jim wherever needed and is still helping Jim by checking in on Cathy and helping her when needed, which has been often. Jim will also be missed by his first wife, Judy, and her family. The Round Table will never be the same. A Celebration of Life will be held when Spring returns.

HAY/PASTURE LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER

corner of 9th Ave SW and 4th St SW inside loop.

Written sealed tenders are to be dropped off or mailed to the address below. Please indicate ‘Land Tender’ on envelope, with the package #(s) you are bidding on. Interested parties should rely on their own inspection of the property. Properties will be sold as listed above. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Property information packages - including a copy of the Conservation Agreement - are available. Call 204-7410414 to have one emailed or mailed. Tenders Close November 27, 2023, at 4:00 PM. Ducks Unlimited Canada Land Tender Unit 2-545 Conservation Drive Brandon, MB R7A 7L8

Notice Announcement

PUBLIC NOTICE

UBLIC NOTICE NOTIFICATION DU PUBLIC

PROPOSED ROGERS HEIGHT WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS

PROPOSED ROGERS 95 METER WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS GUYED TOWER INSTALLATION

EMPLACEMENT PROPOSÉ PAR ROGERS POUR L’IMPLANTATION D’UNE TOUR HAUBANÉ D’ENVIRON 95 MÈTRES DE HAUTEUR

The proposed installation is composed of a 95-meter guyed telecommunications tower, including the antennas, a lightning rod, and an obstruction light.

Le site de télécommunication proposé sera composé d'une tour de type haubané d’une élévation hors-tout d’environ 95 mètres incluant les antennes, le balisage aérien et le parafoudre.

Geographic coordinates:

Lat. 50o 22’11.66’’ N Long. 99o 29’29.02’’ W

Objective: To improve wireless coverage to your community (within NW ¼ 16-16-15 WPM) in the RM of Rosedale, and to meet rising demands for wireless services.

Details: An equipment shelter will also be installed at the base of the proposed tower and the entire site will be surrounded by a security fence with a locked gated access point. The public is invited to provide written comments by end of business day on December 8, 2023 to the contact information shown below. Please include a return address. Tower Installation Project Reference: Numéro de Dossier pour l’Installation du Tour: Reference: W6729 Eden LandSolutions Inc. 1420, 333 11 Avenue SW Calgary, AB. T2R 1L9 p: 1-866-834-0008 e: comments@landsolutions.ca

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Lat. 50o 22’11.66’’ N Long. 99o 29’29.02’’ W Objectif: Améliorer la couverture cellulaire dans votre secteur (délimité parmi NW ¼ 16-16-15 WPM) dans la municipalité rurale de Rosedale, et ainsi répondre à la demande sans cesse croissante pour les services sans fil. Détails : Un cabinet d’équipements sera aussi aménagé à la base de la tour et l’ensemble du site sera ceinturé d’une clôture de sécurité et d’une entrée verrouillée. Les citoyens sont invités à faire part de leurs commentaires, avant la fermeture des bureaux de Rogers le 8 decembre 2023, soit à l’adresse indiquée (avec une adresse de retour).

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Help Wanted MUNICIPALITY OF STE. ROSE

MUNICIPALITY OF STE. ROSE

STE. ROSE AND DISTRICT HANDI-VAN INC. - MANAGER

ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR

APPLICATIONS FOR

The Municipality of Ste. Rose invites applications for the Ste. Rose and District Handi-Van. Inc. – for the position of Manager. Wage dependent upon qualifications. A Job Description available upon request. Applications should be marked “Ste. Rose and District Handi-Van Inc. - Manager” and will be accepted by mail, delivery, fax or e-mail. Applications will be accepted until November 24, 2023, at 12:00 Noon. For further information, please contact: Marlene Bouchard, CMMA Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of Ste. Rose P.O. Box 30, 722 Central Avenue Ste. Rose du Lac, Manitoba R0L 1S0 Phone: 204 447-2229 Fax: 204 447-2875 E-mail: sterose@sterose.ca We thank all applicants but only those considered will be contacted.

APPLICATIONS FOR

The Municipality of Ste. Rose invites applications for the position of Assistant Public Works Supervisor. A Job Description available upon request. Wage dependent upon qualifications. Applications should be marked “Assistant Public Works Supervisor” and will be accepted by mail, delivery, fax or e-mail. Applications will be accepted until November 24, 2023, at 12:00 Noon. For further information, please contact: Marlene Bouchard, CMMA Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of Ste. Rose P.O. Box 30, 722 Central Avenue Ste. Rose du Lac, Manitoba R0L 1S0 Phone: 204 447-2229 Fax: 204 447-2875 E-mail: sterose@sterose.ca

Why join our team? HyLife is a global leader in food processing. Our vision is to be the best food company in the world. To achieve this, we need talented people like you to join our team. HyLife creates limitless opportunities for passionate individuals, and we have an exciting new career opportunity located in Neepawa, MB for you to explore! The current starting wage is $16.10/hour PLUS opportunities for pay increases and competitive bonuses. Our wage bracket extends to $24.05 per hour We Will Train the Right Candidate Quick Facts: • Culturally diverse – employ people from all over the world • Fully integrated facility – Feed Mills, Barns, Transportation, and Production Plant • 4000+ employees worldwide • We Care about our employees, communities, customers, animals, and our environment What we can offer you: • Competitive Wage • Vacation • Benefits package – dental coverage, vision care, extended health care, & more! • Secure, stable, and permanent full-time employment • PM Shift Premium • Full training, with genuine opportunities for career progression • Employee Referral program - $500! • Multiple Shift Options • Free parking • Company events • And more!!!! Your duties may include: • Slaughtering hogs (eviscerate, hide removal, etc.) • Butcher and package pork primal cuts into value-added specifications for local, national, and international premium markets • Maintaining our sanitation program 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 • Experience as an industrial butcher or trimmer is an asset

Invites applications for

Executive Director Neepawa Area Immigrant Settlement Services (NAISS) is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our team as Executive Director. NAISS is a proactive settlement agency that serves the Neepawa region, assisting Permanent Residents and Refugees in their journey towards successful integration into Canada. Through informative resources, workshops and referrals, NAISS empowers our clients to make well-informed decisions about their settlement in Canada. Job Description: As the Executive Director, you will provide strong leadership to ensure the effective and efficient operations of NAISS while maintaining compliance with operating agreements. This role includes oversight of program development and delivery across various departments including settlement, language training, employment and community connections. This is a full time, permanent position located in Neepawa and requiring a commitment of 35 hours per week. Key Responsibilities • Develop, administer and ensure compliance with funding agreements and program contracts • Prepare and deliver all required reports, budget reconciliations and communications to funders • Effectively manage staff to ensure successful execution of program mandates • Ensure that NAISS programs are aligned with the specific needs of the Neepawa and area service region • Collaborate closely with sector and community stakeholders to strengthen the impact or our services • Report to a Board of Directors to provide updates and progress reports Skills and Qualifications • Demonstrated leadership abilities with a track record of effective team management • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills • Proficiency in financial reporting and budget management • A solid understanding of Canadian immigrant processes and settlement services • Proven experience in partnership development • A post-secondary degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field • Previous non-profit managerial experience is preferred A complete Job Description is available at www.NeepawaSettlement.ca. Salary and Benefits: $60,000 to $70,000, commensurate with experience. NAISS offers an extended benefits program.

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

Application Deadline: Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, in confidence to edo@neepawa.ca by Dec 8, 2023.

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.

Start Date: The anticipated start date for the position is March 1, 2024. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further consideration. We appreciate your interest in joining Neepawa Area Immigrant Settlement Services.

We want it to be YOU! Come join our HyLife team. We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted

ROSE INC.

Is now accepting applications for the position of:

DIRECT SUPPORT WORKER

In our Community Living Disabilities Program In Ste. Rose, Manitoba Successful Candidate must Demonstrate Good Organizational Skills, Be Self-Motivated, Possess Good Inter-Personal Skills, and be willing to work as a team. Starting wage is $18.75 with an increase following a successful 6-month probation period and benefit package included. Interested Applicants are invited to apply to: ROSE INC. Box 28, Ste Rose du Lac, MB R0L 1S0 Or Contact Program Manager - Diana White at 204-447-3224 EXT. 3

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URGENT PRESS RELEASES - 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. PROMOTE YOUR ONLINE STORE FOR CHRISTMAS RIGHT NOW, IN THE 31 Weekly Manitoba Community Newspapers! Make the best of what is left of the year. Have your messaging seen all over the province. BOOK YOUR ADS! Call THIS NEWSPAPER NOW or call MCNA at (204) 947-1691 for more details or to book ads. MCNA - Manitoba Community Newspapers Association.

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NEEPAWA AREA IMMIGRANT SETTLEMENT SERVICES FOODS Production Worker

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Educational Assistant positions: - Full time (5.75 hours per day) at Neepawa Collegiate - Full time (5.75 hours per day) at Fairway Colony School (located 24km east of Brandon on Highway #1) Previous applicants must submit a new cover letter and resume. Please indicate the position(s) being applied for. Successful candidates must complete a Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry check. Send resume/cover letter including 3 references by NOON, Monday, November 20th, 2023 to: Julie Van Kommer Student Services Coordinator Box 700, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 EMAIL: bpsd@bpsd.mb.ca Only those selected for a short list will be contacted. Others are thanked for their interest now.

See Division website for more details on these positions at www.beautifulplainssd.ca Click on Job Postings.

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

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School Bus Driver Ste. Rose Route #5

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Let the bidding begin! An open letter to residents By Eoin Devereux

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The granddaddy of all local charity auctions is back again in Neepawa, with the organization of the annual Rotary Club Online Auction underway. Rotary Club treasurer Murray Newton said this event is their largest fundraiser of the year, and usually features between 130 and 150 different items up for bid. Newton said the level of support they receive from not just local, but regional businesses and groups, is always phenomenal. “The amount of support has been pretty consistent for us, in terms of items being donated. We are very appreciative to all the local businesses, to all the local groups that continue to get behind us. The community has been very, very supportive in donation of items and in people bidding [over the years],” stated Newton. “The online bidding starts Dec. 1, and will run until Dec. 7, though some of the items will actually be closing on Dec. 6. You can bid on anything through that period of time. It is running

pretty much the same as it did last year. We will have a list of all the items to see in an upcoming edition of the Banner & Press [Nov. 24 and Dec. 1 editions]. We’ll also have the list online and we’ll be putting up posters around town soon,” said Newton. As for the bidding process, Newton emphasized that you won’t need to constantly check and change your bid amount online. The website portal is set up some that you can place a maximum bid amount once, and not worry about changing it, if you don’t want to. “Let’s say you want a specific item, let’s say its’ value is $200 [for example]. You can go into the website, and you can put in a maximum bid., but it doesn’t start at that automatically. It goes up in $10 increments. So, if you go in and say ‘I’m prepared to pay up to $200 for this,’ and nobody else has bid on it yet, your bid starts at $10. Then, perhaps someone places a bid at $20 the next day, your next bid will just go up $10, so it goes to the next highest increment.” As for where the money

raised goes, Newton stated they are very proud to have been able to assist a wide variety of local ventures over the years. He cited Kinsmen Kourts II, ArtsForward, the Middle School playground and a variety of high school programs and scholarships, for example. While there is no particular project they have earmarked this year’s money for just yet, Newton said they are accept suggestion or applications to help support local projects. You can bid on items online at www.neepawarotary.weebly.com, starting on Dec. 1.

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Kaleidoscope Concert Series Can’t be beet! welcomes Al Simmons

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Children’s entertainer Al Simmons.

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Carberry duo excel with Pembina Hills baseball team

The U13 AAA Pembina Hills baseball team had an incredible season. Dawson Smart and Jordan Knox represented Carberry along with others from across Southern Manitoba. Smart and Knox represented the Carberry area vey well in the team. Last month this phenomenal team was honoured at the Baseball Manitoba Awards with the A A A High Performance Team of the Year Award. The U13 AAA Pembina HIlls team played 12 league games with a record of 11-1, the team went 5-1 in qualifiers to advance to the Tier 1 Provincials. The team went 5-1 in Provincials and were able to win 4 of the 6 games

to win the tournament and advance to Western Nationals in Fort McMurray. They lost the bronze game at the Western Nationals and with a few plays going differently could have won the tournament let alone the bronze game. They were right there in the mix with all the top teams and the games were very competitive and some fantastic baseball was played by these kids. In league tournaments they went 2-2 early in the year at St. James and then lost a tough final to a very good Okotoks academy team in a very close game going 4-1 for the tournament in Brandon. This team was composed of a talented group of ball

players, all with the ability to play many different positions. But the best quality was their adversity and sportsmanship. They never got down on each other when errors were made or a game was lost, they simply supported each other and battled back when they needed to. The entire team was there for each other and supported each other no matter what was happening in the game. The bench was always buzzing and there was always lots of cheering and supportive comments. The coaching was excellent, teaching the kids all the aspects of the game with very minimal practice as a group and game time compared to other teams was a feat. The players on this year’s U13 Pembina Hills AA

Team exemplified what it means to be a team even with limited practice time they joined together to support each other to win the Provincial Tier 1 AAA Tournament and represent Manitoba at the 2023 Nationals in Fort McMurray Alberta. The parents and coaches were amazed at this group of kids that played their hearts out showing the rest of Canada what a team with heart can do. Don’t shut us out! Send us results from your games so we can keep everyone up to date on our local teams!

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Dawson Smart and Jordan Knox of Carberry were a big part of the 2023 Provincial Championship team.

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