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Road assist turns into drug Tesla arrives in Neepawa New supercharger station installed bust in St. Rose du Lac at Co-op Food Store and Gas Bar

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An attempted assist of a vehicle with a flat tire turned into an arrest for RCMP in Ste Rose du Lac on Monday Jan. 15.

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press A neighbourly gesture from a friendly RCMP officer ended up turning into an unexpected drug bust for that same officer.

On Jan. 15, at around 12:30 a.m., a Ste Rose du Lac RCMP officer was on patrol on Highway #5 within the community when a motorist was seen changing a tire on the side of the road. The temperatures at the time were ranging to -38c with the windchill, so the officer pulled over to offer their assistance.

According to the police media report on the arrest provided to the Banner & Press, the officer immediately noted there were no plates on the vehicle. When police questioned the driver and lone occupant of the vehicle, the man could not produce any registration or bills of sale. He also did not have a licence to present and provided a name the officer suspected was false.

When the officer approached the vehicle, open alcohol was also seen. The male was arrested for failing to have a licence and hav-

ing open liquor. He was also charged with obstructing a peace officer by not providing his true identity and taken into custody.

A search of the vehicle later found several individual bags containing a substance believed to be methamphetamine, as well as prescription drugs and various gift cards.

When the male was searched, police located a bag of a substance believed to be cocaine as well as empty baggies and multiple cell phones.

Once detained, the suspect could not be fingerprinted due to injuries they sustained from changing a tire in freezing temperatures. He was immediately taken to hospital for medical treatment.

The accused later identified himself as 28-year-old Clint Nepinak from Dauphin,.

Nepinak was found to have three warrants out for his arrest for Failure to Comply x 2 and Failure to Attend Court. He is charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking x 2 and Obstruct a Peace Officer. He also received an open liquor ticket.

As of the publication deadline, Nepinak remained in custody.

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Brand new Tesla charging stations, which have been installed at the NeepawaGladstone Co-op Food Store and Gas Bar in Neepawa.

By Banner Staff Neepawa Banner & Press Electric vehicle (EV) drivers in western Manitoba now have another option for charging their automobi les. A Tes l a Supercharger station was recently added in Neepawa at the Co-op Food Store and Gas Bar. A supercharger is different from a standard charging station in that it can add up to 200 miles of driving range in as little as 15 minutes. The Neepawa site features six available ports, which are compatible with both Tesla vehicles and other varieties of EVs’. This new installation

is the only Tesla branded Supercharging station in an 80 kilometre radius.

In a media release confirming the partnership w it h Tesla, NeepawaGladstone Co-op general manager Brian Hedley noted that this new addition at the Food Store and Gas Bar comes at no charge to the business and its shareholders.

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JANUARY 19, 2024

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1974: Edith Lunn joins Neepawa Health Unit staff step in the right direction.

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

125 years ago, Wednesday, January 18, 1899 Glenella: Rumor has it that a general store is to be built at Glenella during the summer. If correct, this is a

100 years ago, Tuesday, January 18, 1924 Oberon: Pat Burns of Neepawa, intends shipping a car of stock from this point next week.

Glencairn: W. Fraser has

returned to his farm after spending the holidays with his family in Winnipeg. He says the city is very quiet– no place for a man out of work.

75 years ago, Thursday, January 20, 1949 The Neepawa Legion

Memor ia l Ha l l was officially opened Tuesday night and the gala event was attended by a large throng that packed the ornate new building to the doors. Many town people and visitors were pleasantly surprised when they entered the new hall and everyone felt that the new structure on Brown Avenue filled a long felt want in the town…

Fred Anderson, president of the Neepawa Branch of the Canadian Legion was chairman…

Fred Anderson called on Jas. Monnington, 90 year old veteran of the Legion and veteran of the Riel Rebellion, to cut the ribbon across the stage and the building was declared officially open.

50 years ago, Thursday, January 17, 1974 Beverly A nn, t he d aughter of M r. a nd M r s. T. R . Bates, of 425 T h ird Avenue in Neepawa, is the first baby born in Neepawa District Memor ia l Hospita l in 1974. She arrived at 11:30 p.m. Jan. 11, weighing in at 7lbs 1oz. Mother and baby are doing fine.

Edith Lunn, B.S.W., has joined the Neepawa t e a m of He a lt h a nd Development personnel and will work from the Neepawa Health Unit.

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How many area residents recall Neepawa and Minnedosa having a Zeke’s Jewellers Ltd.? This particular photo is a section of a larger advertisement for the business, featured in the Jan. 17, 1974 edition of The Neepawa Press.

20 years ago, Monday, January 19, 2004 A move to allow more than four employees to staff Neepawa stores on Sundays is being hailed as a step in the right direction by the business sector.

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Edith Lunn, B.S.W., joined the Neepawa team of Health and Development personnel and began working from the Neepawa Health Unit in January of 1974. Up until then, social work services for Neepawa had been provided by staff working out of the Brandon office.

So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.

Galatians 5:16 (New International Version)

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By Chad Carpenter

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Talents and skills…

A PC Party of Manitoba begins the rebuild

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ast fall I wrote a column on the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba and their less than enviable record for choosing how to elect a leader. When the party replaced Gary Filmon around 2000, there was a coronation of Stu Murray. In 2006, the election of Hugh McFadyen was pretty much a coronation. Then the party selected Brian Pallister in an acclaimed race.

The party elite did their best to make the selection of Heather Stefanson a couple of years ago a coronation.

Now, after years of fumbling around in the back rooms of Winnipeg, the party met last weekend to select a leader using a points system that is a bit like the method used by Conservative Party of Canada to select their leaders. It’s a point weighted system designed to level out the influence of all areas of the country to theoretically get a leader that has the backing of a wider group of people. The CPC was basically forced into this system by former PC Party Canada leader Peter McKay. The PC Manitoba meeting last week was anything but clear in how members could participate. I know of no delegate selection process.The meeting was not open to the media either.

The basic problem is that running a political party takes a lot of work, tons of money and quite frankly, PC Manitoba doesn’t have many staff, an inconsistent organization, and almost no vision as to how to run the province. I know many of the MLAs and I think they are frustrated.

The party has a headquarters in an awkward old building at 23 Kennedy Street in Winnipeg. Depending on funding and the whims of the board or leader, the HQ operates sporadically to say the least.

Most of the local electoral district organizations are pretty sketchy in neepawa

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Right in the Centre Ken Waddell how they operate. In some city electoral districts, there is no organization at all. Even in strongly held ridings, the boards are almost non-existent.

If the PC Party of Manitoba is looking for advice, and based on past experience they usually aren’t, they should go slow with the leadership selection process. It should be well laid out with clear criteria, reasonable admission deposits, and lots of time before deadlines.

Unlike the past leadership events, the current MLAs should not state their preference publicly. Endorsements carry a lot of weight but abundant endorsements did not yield the best results in several of the past leadership races. The electoral records show that quite clearly. There has been a correlation that shows that a high number of MLA endorsements has not yielded electoral success by the chosen leader.

PC Manitoba needs a major overhaul that includes a better HQ building in a much better location.

Nobody, even urban people, want to go to 23 Kennedy. It’s hard to get to, hard to find parking and it’s a very inaccessible building.

More important than HQ location, PC Manitoba needs to clearly define itself. In the last election, they defined themselves as not liking Wab Kinew and refusing to even discuss how to recover bodies of murdered women.

I agree that spending a $100 million or more on recovery of bodies from

the landfill is a lot of money, but the PCs should have at least sat down and talked it over.

As far as slamming Wab Kinew, I personally advised Premier Stefanson not to do that, but if she agreed with me, she didn’t stand up to the campaign team and she should have.

Slamming people personally isn’t the best approach, especially when there are policies to be debated.

As far as Wab Kinew is concerned, he openly admitted that some of his actions in younger days were not what they should have been. He made that very clear in a speech. On a personal basis, I have met Wab Kinew a few times and he has been very polite and respectful to me. On a few occasions, he has met me in the halls of the legislature and has always taken a moment to talk to me. I think that is an important thing for a politician to do.

The PC Party of Manitoba needs to shape up as an organization. They have some very good MLAs and some really smart organizers but they need a lot more of both.

We’ll see if they can strengthen the party to be an effective opposition and perhaps form government again.

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question posed in a ref lective book I’m currently re-reading– ‘ What talents or skills did your parents give to you?’. The chapter enlarged upon the time and effort it requires to pass both of these things on to our children– remembering that they learn as much from our words and actions, and attitudes, as they do from formal instruction. I appreciate the question, and took the time to wonder what I learned from my parents.

Not having any brothers, I got to be the outside girl, often helping my father with farm work, and after a few years of learning, being left in charge while he pursued an education and then accepted teaching positions.

So I know/knew how to milk a cow, feed chickens and pigs, wrangle sheep, bale hay, run the swather or combine, plow, cultivate and harrow. I know/knew the importance of raising livestock for breeding, sale, or consumption– don’t give some critters names! Fencing, crafting a water resistant bale stack, repairing corrals, and working with time constraints and under a supervisor were also skills taught by words and example. Dad, a life-long learner, would take work breaks to discuss world events, faith theology and human nature, leaning up against a rail fence or tractor fender, or resting on a pitch fork anchored in the earth. We could work and think at the same time. The life lessons did not include auto maintenance!

The lessons I learned from my mother were taught; how to embroider, sew, repair and patch. She taught me how to keep a clean house, how to prepare basic meals and fundamental baking. It was my Aunt Tillie that worked with me to master baking bread and pies.

Looking back, I recognise that my love of gardening and growing food was handed down from my mother as well. I honestly can say that I would rather spend a summer afternoon stacking the small square bales than weeding the garden, but I know the weed types and how to eradicate them. I recognise wild f lowers, birds and the different kinds of trees growing in our province due to her inf luence. The book shelf had a wide variety of information on the f lora and fauna of the prairies.

Both parents encouraged great work ethics, a love for reading and taking time for family, and table games.

Along the way I formulated my own faith journey, finding my own compass, and becoming me.

The other question, in conjunction with the first-‘ Which ones can you pass on to your children?’. For me, now, its’ not so much which ones can I pass on, but which ones did I pass on. And if you spoke to any of my five children the answers would vary, greatly.

It’s a little challenging to teach creative kitchen skills when I had/have none, and no desire to attain them.

I did give all the children free range in the kitchen, including conscripted times for meal prep, table setting and after meal clean up. I hope that all of them learned honesty– to themselves and others, self-acceptance, and an inner compass. I hope…

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JANUARY 19, 2024

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A line from the past Letters

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t is Jan. 20, 1961; and we are standing in Washington, DC, in front of the east portico of that city’s Capitol Building.

Today it has been turned into a stage and at precisely 12 noon, Chief Justice Earl Warren will administer the Oath of Office to John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the youngest person ever to be elected as President of the United States.

Immediately after taking the Oath, now President Kennedy stepped to the podium to deliver his inaugural address. It took just 10 minutes to deliver but it contained a sentence that will be forever linked to his name. After reviewing the domestic and international challenges his country was facing, Kennedy uttered these immortal words: “My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.”

Kennedy’s words would not be welcomed by some people today. They would turn them around to read: “Ask not what you can do for your country; ask what your country can do for

Faithfully Yours

Neil Strohschein you.” That, in my view at least, is a most dangerous question.

I am not a prophet; nor am I the son of a prophet. I am a country preacher, the son of an Alberta farmer.

But I have been around long enough to witness a very significant change in Canadian society. We are rapidly losing the independent, entrepreneurial spirit that filled past generations.

They did not expect their country to do anything for them. Accepting any form of government assistance was something they did as a last resort.

They learned to work together and help each other. They invested in their farms, their families, their local communities and their churches. They build community halls, ice skating and curling rinks, schools and outdoor recreational

activities. They worked with local governments (many of them serveing as municipal councilors) to build and maintain roads, drainage systems and other infrastructure as needed. They knew that they would never live to see the full benefits of their hard work and dedication. But that didn’t stop them. They were building for the future; doing what they could for their country.

In his inaugural address, President Kennedy noted that every generation of Americans has been asked, at one time or another, to rededicate themselves to the task of helping to make their world a better place for all people. If all Americans “did what they could for their country,” they could help make Kennedy’s dream come true.

Those words also apply to you, to me and to all

Canadians. By diligent work habits, caring for our families and managing our resources carefully, we can provide for our basic needs and (except for cases of dire emergency) eliminate the need for outside help or support. By looking after our homes and property, we can reduce the work load on municipal employees.

Through quality self-care, we can maintain the best possible physical, mental and relational health; thus reducing the stress on our health care system. And let’s not forget the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling consumable products.

These are just a few of the ways we can do something significant for our country.

I would encourage you to add your own ideas to this list. But don’t just add them to a list. Pick one or two and do them consistently. Do something for your country, even if it something small.

By working together, we can achieve great things and, in the coming year, do much to help make our country and our world better places for all of us.

A look back at a historic hockey team from Neepawa

PHOTO SUBMITTED BY JIM KRZYZANIAK

With a team from Neepawa Minor Hockey recently winning their hometown Tournament of Champions, we look back at the last time it has happened, all the way back in 2006. The Neepawa Natives Major Atomsteam (pictured above) won multiple tournaments across Manitoba that season. Back row: Al Sneesby, Gerry Kolesar, Jim Krzyzaniak, Ward Rempel and Matt Kuzio. Centre: Kailee Stewart, Nolan Speiss, Zachary Chivers, Halli Krzyzaniak and Adam Cline. Front: Grant Graham, Jesse Adams, Matthew Sneesby, Kyle MacDonald, Luc Tominiko, Cassidy Kuharski, Jesse Kulbacki, Garrett Rempel, Bryce Oliver, Cody James and Riley Kolesar.

What would we be willing to give for our pets?

Back in the spring I had put a few questionnaires out around local businesses in Neepawa asking if there was a need for a boarding facility/shelter in Neepawa for dogs and cats Asking people to leave their signature if they felt there was a need. It generated quite a bit of interest. I collected almost 300 signatures and as much as I’d love to start one myself, I don’t have the funds to do it and honestly I feel a facility like the one I envision should be run by the Town or the Municipality. It would need to be open 24/7 365 days a year, so it would require staff to keep it properly maintained and ensure the animals were cared for so there would definitely be operational costs and insurance costs involved, but I still feel it would be beneficial to the community. I have a great idea for a way to generate funds and I believe if enough people agreed with me, it might be a great way to convince them to maybe consider it.

Question: Would you be willing to make a five cent pledge for every km an animal in the shelter got walked and exercised. 20 kms a day is a lot of walking so basically $1 a day or half the cost of a cup of coffee.

I asked the Town one day how many people live in Neepawa and they told me around 6,000, so consider this for a second. If half of those people agreed to make that five cent a km commitment or $1 a day it would generate $3,000 a day or $90,000 a month in support.

Adds up pretty quick, doesn’t it?

I know just from looking at local Facebook pages that there’s a need for a shelter here, but some people may be wondering why include a boarding kennel. Well, if you’re one of those people wondering that, ask yourself these questions: 1. If you have a pet and want to get away for a few days and the shelters are full and you have no one you can ask to care for them while you’re away, would it not be nice to have a place close by that has spots available just for that purpose?

2. In the event you have a pet and suddenly took ill and knew you could possibly go in hospital for a week or so would it not be less stressful and help with the healing process knowing your pet was safe and in good hands while you were recuperating?

Neepawa is in the process of building a new hospital, it’s going to be responsible for a much larger area, so what happens when people from out of town who have animals have to come here and have no one to leave their pets with?

I know a lot of people have pets because we enjoy their company. They are good for us both physically if we’re out exercising them and mentally for the simple reason that they’re there when we need them. I know personally that there was a day about six years ago when I needed one for the second reason and I can honestly say, if I hadn’t met one that day that needed me as much as I needed it, I may not be sitting here writing this right now so if you’re wondering why I’m so passionate about the idea, it’s because I believe every animal deserves a chance at life and this is the only way I can think to repay the one who gave me a second chance at mine.

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January is Crime Stoppers Month Wood stoves

Helen Drysdale out of helen’s kitchen

After the cold snap in Alberta and the news reports of reduced electricity I nostalgically remembered my mom’s wood stove. The memories start with building forts in the huge snow drifts behind our house or tobogganing down the hill until we were icy cold.

We would go into the house and stand in front of the wood stove, turning occasionally to warm all sides. Our boots and mitts would be under the stove warming up as well.

My mom often had a pot of soup simmering on the back of the stove. After a bowl of soup and when the tingling in our toes subsided, we would dress up again and continue our outside adventures.

Wood-burning stoves doubled as a means of cooking food and helping to heat the home. Our stove had a reservoir on the right side that provided hot water. As long as the stove was burning, when you needed hot water, you could dip it out with a dipper.

That is where our bath and wash water came from. We kids had to keep the wood box filled with wood to keep the fire burning. As the wood burned in the firebox, the ashes fell down through slots into the ash box. To clean the ashes out we would open the door to the ash box, pull the box out and empty it into a big pail to go outside. The ashes were later used for various things including fertilizer for the garden and a dust bath for the chickens. Chickens love to dust bathe and the ashes help to keep them free of fleas, lice, and mites.

Wood stoves are self-sufficient, as in not dependent on outside fuel sources or electricity. However there was a lot of work done to get all the wood cut and dried to keep that wood stove cooking. I also remember it took a while for my mom to get the fire going in the morning to make our porridge. So much for nostalgia! So, let us be grateful for our electric stoves, slow cookers and instant pots.

Today’s recipe are homemade soups in memory of the delicious soups my mom made.

The older pea soup recipes call for smoked ham hocks. Since smoked ham hocks are not readily available in our modern-day grocery stores, if you cook a bone-in ham, save the bone for this recipe. Or you can use slices of thick-cut bacon or pieces of ham in the broth to make the soup extra meaty and oh so tasty.

Pea soup 1 ham bone or 4-5 slices of bacon or 2 cups of diced ham 2 cups split green or yellow peas 8 cups water or chicken broth 1 large onion, chopped 2-3 medium carrots, grated 2 celery stalks, finely diced

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1-2 cups grated cabbage 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 bay leaves 1 tsp. dried dill 1 Tbsp. dried parsley 1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper

Pick through the peas and discard any tiny pebbles or debris and rinse them in a colander. If using bacon, fry the bacon first and dice into small pieces. In a Dutch oven or large pot, add all the ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally for about 1 hour 30 minutes or until peas are tender. Add more water if soup is too thick. Remove bay leaves. If using a ham bone; remove ham bone and cut ham from the bone into 1/2-inch pieces. Put the ham back into the soup. If desired, you can puree the soup in a blender or with a wand blender if you wish. I prefer mine not blended. Taste and add more salt and black pepper to suit your taste.

Hearty vegetable hamburger soup 1 lb. hamburger 4-6 small to medium carrots, 2 medium onions, peeled and diced peeled and sliced 1 large bottle V8 or tomato juice 3-4 cups shredded cabbage 2 cups water 2-3 celery ribs 2 Tbsp. beef bouillon granules 1 red small pepper, diced 1 tsp. garlic powder 3 cups frozen mixed vegetables 2 bay leaves 3 medium potatoes, washed and diced 1 tsp. dried oregano In a Dutch oven or large pot, cook the hamburger and onions until meat is no longer pink. Drain any fat. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down, cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add more water or broth if soup is too thick. Discard the bay leaves.

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Frozen Fire Studio honoured with national recognition Neepawa based music and production studio wins business award

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press The rest of Canada now knows exactly what Neepawa has known for quite some time; that Frozen Fire Studio as a business is really something special. The local recording and production studio was recently named a winner of the Canadian Choice Award (CCA), a national organization that recognizes the achievements of small to mid-size Canadian based businesses. Frozen Fire won in the Studio category for small businesses. The in-house Frozen Fire team consists of five members, but also partner with other arts sector professionals.

An award to be shared Jeff Desender, the owner and operator of Frozen Fire, said this type of acknowledgement means a lot to him, because it’s based on the contributions of the

entire businesses’ team. “[ This acknowledgement] definitely reassured us that we are doing what we can to help artists and other clients the best that we can to succeed in their dreams of the arts,” said Desender.

Desender added that the staff at Frozen Fire feel as though this achievement must be shared with all of their clients, supporters and even a few of the nahsayers.

“To us, we believe this award is for all of us, meaning the community. It’s not just our own to accept. We always have done what we can for our local community, volunteered where we could, sit on some of the boards, sponsor events and what have you. But this one is for our small town.”

As for what this type of recognition mean for Frozen Fire on a national level, Desender said if it assists in any way with their already long established

efforts to support mental health initiatives, it would be all the more gratifying.

Aside from its recording and production aspects, Frozen Fire also created Light the Flame for Mental Health, back in 2020, which focuses on mental health, trauma and addictions. They also champion several other mental health campaigns, both on television and on social media.

About Frozen Fire Frozen Fire Studios was established in Neepawa in 2018. Over the years, it has adapted from a music and production studio into a multi-platform performance endeavour, which includes: • Videography; • Live Audio Services; • Promotions; • Artist Management • Social Media Management; • Digital Design; and • Much, much more.

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Taking in the view at Manitoba Ag Days

PHOTO BY DIANE WARNER

This panoramic shot showcases one of the display areas for the Manitoba Ag Days, held at the Keystone Centre in Brandon, as it appeared on the morning of Jan. 17. While people bustled about in the main area, others took to the stadium seats, resting their feet, enjoying conversation and looking upon the action taking place below.

Manitoba Ag Days is an annual agricultural exposition which showcases agricultural production expertise, technology, and equipment that attracts exhibitors and visitors from across Canada and the United States of America. This year, the event was held from Jan. 16 to 18.

Carberry Minor Hockey

By Jolene Balciunas Local Journalism Initiative U13 Plainsmen started the Portage Silver Smash tournament with a 6-4 win.

Jackson Baker for winning player of the first game.U13 Plainsmen won their second game against Carmen 6-2.

Kevin Elliott who won player of the game and scored a hat trick. The U13 Plainsmen took on Macgregor in a close game that ended with a 5-4 win in overtime! Jackson Baker who won player of the

game for a second time and scored the winning goal.

U13 Plainsmen fought hard and won their game against Elm Creek 8-3.

Kysen Remple won player of the game! This team played a tough game in the finals at the Portage Silver Smash Tournament. They skated hard, played a good game and ended up winning the silver medal making them place second out of twenty

teams! Connor Mitchell won player of the game in the final game.

The U11 team played in Killarney on Sunday but unfortunately didn’t end up with a win.

Carberry U9s made it to the final in their home tournament and lost to MacGregor 11-10 with a nail biter ending gaining them a silver medal.

Our U15 team won against Boissevain in the first of their 3 game provincial playoff series.

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Carberry Elks disband, donate documents to Carberry Plains Museum

By Jolene Balciunas Local Journalism Initiative On Nov. 1, 1961 in the Ca rber r y Com mu n it y Hall, under the sponsorship of Lodges from Por tage and Neepawa the Institution meeting of Carberry Lodge #466 of the B.O.P Elks was held.

Grand Organizer Bro. Jack Bates of Por tage called the meeting to order and called officers to the altar to take the obligation.

Since 1961, local members have made an impact on the provincial level.

Many members moved up to become Provincial President: June 1976 to June 1977, Brother Byron Steen was sworn in at Russell at the Manitoba Conference; June 2002 to June 2003, Brother Don McIntosh was sworn in at Ashern Manitoba Conference; and June 2019 to June 2020, Brother Les Walker was sworn in at

Camp Wannakumbac.

T h rough t he yea r s, the Carberry Elks served many roles in our community. The last few years saw the members every fair weekend serving fries and at many Farmers Market BBQs. On Dec 31, 2023 the Ca rber r y E l k s L odge #466 surrendered their Charter to the Grand L odge of t he E l k s of Canada.

Our community will feel the impact of the loss of Carberry Elks for many years to come. The Carberry Plains Museum has accepted the donation of many of the Carberry Elks documents including the original framed Charter. With plans to have a display dedicated to this group in the future.

PHOTO BY JOLENE BALCIUNAS

Pictured here is Les Walker, on behalf of the Carberry Elks, with Marion Whitmore and Gloria Mott, Co-chairs of the Carberry Plains Museum, holding the Carberry Elks charter.

Carberry Christmas Cheer

By Jolene Balciunas Local Journalism Initiative Ca rber r y a nd A rea Christmas Cheer relies on hard working volunteers to pack hampers, coordinate lists and distribute hampers to people in our community. This hard

work i ng g roup comes together year after year to make Christmas a little easier for those in our community struggling. There are many groups and individuals that contribute to

the program and the core group along with Marg and Trieste make an extra effort every year. This year the group saw normal numbers of requests and helped 50 families in our area.

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U11 Neepawa Titans win 2024 Tournament of Champions

By Eoin Devereux

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T he c old weekend weather didn’t chill the enthusiasm that was inside the Yellowhead Centre for Neepawa Minor Hockey’s annual Tournament of Champions. This year’s event, which spanned 19 games over four days, featured nine U11 (Atom) teams from across the province. Along with the host club from Neepawa, there were also teams from Grand Plains, Hartney, McCreary, Morden, Reston, Russell, Souris and Swan Valley.

Once the weekend’s games were complete, the championship banner found itself staying right here at home, as the Neepawa Titans claimed the top prize. The U-11 Titans had a perfect 4-0 record for the tournament, and capped it all off with a well deserved 7-4 win over the Swan Valley Stampeders in the A-side final on Sunday, Jan. 14. This is the first time Neepawa has won its own tournament since 2006. (See picture of that club on page 5) An exciting final The game itself was a close one for the majority of regulation. In the first, Neepawa jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead, with goals from Grayson Steen, Ethan Van Den Bussche and Jensen Cameron. Swan Valley climbed back into it, however, with a pair of their own just before the intermission.

For the second period, Neepawa once again struck f irst, with a Beckham Koscielny shot finding the back of the net at 12:28. Just a little under five minutes later, Van Den Bussche scored his second of the night, making it a three goal cushion for the U11 Titans once again. But, just like in the first, Swan Valley bounced back late in the period, scoring one goal to make it 5-3 going into the third period.

Things would get tense for the locals early in the

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The players, coaches, parents, volunteers for the 2024 Neepawa Tournament of Champions, as well as the Neepawa Titans Junior ‘A’ Hockey Club all celebrate the U11 Titans final victory, a 7-4 win over the U11 Swan Valley Stampeders.

third, as the Stamps cut the lead to just one. Fortunately for the home-side, Cameron scored his second of the game at 11:14. Van Den Bussche would follow just 50 seconds later with his third goal of the evening, which would end up being all the Titans needed, as they earned themselves the 7-4 victory. Grayson Kulbacki made 22 saves for Neepawa in net.

The team was lead by head coach Landon Cameron, along with assistant coaches Ryan Smith and Brad Wilson. After the game, Cameron said the players really deserved this result, as they’ve really worked hard despite a few obstacles.

“We have a great group of kids, we kind of came together late, as a third roster team so we didn’t really have a lot of practices.

We have a lot of talent and they played as a team, with was the best part. It was nice to see a group of kids from two different teams come together and play as a team,” said Cameron.

Just as much off-ice success The results on the ice could not happen without as lot of committed people off of it. Along with the coaches, there were a large group of parents and volunteers

that worked to ensure the Tournament of Champions went off without a hitch.

Tara McCarty served as a chairperson for this year’s tournament and told the Banner & Press that being able to stage an event of this scale once again was something everyone involved was thrilled about.

“It really takes the entire community [to make it work]. We’ve planned for this for months. You can’t plan for the weather,

but everyone has been just so great, helping out.

It’s been so amazing. The businesses that donated; the people who volunteered; the families, the parents.

Every year, it’s just such a community minded tournament,” McCarty said.

“We’re thankful to everyone who made this what it is, and for a Neepawa team to win it all, it’s been so long, just makes it special on its own and it’s great to be a part of.”

TOC MVP and All Star Selections MVP: Noah Smith (Neepawa) All Star Forwards: Jensen Cameron (Neepawa) Brixton Desaulnier (Russell) Bennett Harness (Swan Valley) All Star Defence: Caden Goethe (Swan Valley) Calder Hazlewood (McCreary) All Star Goalie: Bryden Sellman (McCreary)

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MJHL Standings Western Division

G

W

L

OTL SOL Pts

Virden Oil Capitals

36 26

6

2

2

56

OCN Blizzard

36 22 11

0

3

47

Dauphin Kings

32 20 11

1

0

41

Neepawa Titans

37 17 19

1

0

35

Wayway Wolverines

35 13 19

0

3

29

2

0

20

Swan Valley Stampeders 39

9

28

Eastern Division

G

W

L

OTL SOL Pts

Steinbach Pistons

35 28

4

3

0

59

Winkler Flyers

34 25

5

2

2

54

Portage Terriers

38 23

8

4

3

53

Niverville Nighthawks

37 21 14

2

0

44

Selkirk Steelers

35 14 18

2

1

31

Winnipeg Freeze

34

7

25

2

0

16

Winnipeg Blues

34

6

25

3

0

15

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Titans win two of three at home The Neepawa Titans have started to find their stride once again, winning two of their three most recent games. While Neepawa did lose to Winkler on Saturday, Jan. 13 (pictured) their wins this week came against divisional rivals the OCN Blizzard and Virden Oil Capitals, 5-1 and 4-2 respectively.

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

DATA UP TO DATE TO WEDNESDAY, JAN. 10

Game results Friday, Jan. 12

MJHL Player stats

18 21 39

Tough weekend for Minnedosa Bombers Gladstone Lakers split pair of games

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By Eoin Devereux

G 1. Trent Penner (WKR) 19 2. Leo Chamber (STN) 13 3. Dalton Andrew (WKR) 19 4. Josh Lehto (VIR) 18 Leading scorers (MJHL)

First Period 08:54 NPA C. Kasprick (10) ASST: J. Baird (5) 13:44 NPA T. Tychonick (9) ASST: C. Thompson (17), G. Macdonald (4) Second Period 03:20 NPA C. Kasprick (11) ASST: G. Macdonald (5), J. Baird (6) 05:24 NPA K. Weisgarber (5) ASST: L. Paquette (4) 14:27 NPA M. Hartley (12) ASST: E. Poirier (15), C. Kasprick (15) 17:41 OCN Q. Supprien (8) PP ASST: E. Monk (7) Third Period No scoring Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP OCN 0 1 0 1 1/6 NPA 2 3 0 5 0/2 Goaltenders OCN T. Anderson - (L) 14/18 saves OCN L. Morin - 13/14 saves NPA M. Lobreau - (W) 37/38 saves Attendance: 520 - Yellowhead Centre

Saturday, Jan. 13

Winkler 5-2 Neepawa

First Period 14:37 WKR T. Penner (19) ASST: D. Andrew (21), B. Beauchemin (30) Second Period 02:40 WKR J. Jones (16) ASST: J. Richards (16), M. Miller (5) 06:39 NPA J. Larkins (1) ASST: C. Gudnason (21), C. McLeod (14) 12:33 WKR I. Deveau (1) ASST: J. Jones (16), Z. Nicolas (14) 19:24 WKR J. Legaarden (12) ASST: M. Svenson (10), M. Miller (6) Third Period 07:51 NPA J. Baird (1) ASST: Unassisted 17:26 WKR T. George (9) ASST: T. Penner (27), D. Andrew (22) Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP OCN 0 1 1 2 1/6 NPA 1 3 1 5 1/4 Goaltenders WKR M. Klassen - (W) 30/32 saves NPA M. Lobreau - (L) 31/35 saves Attendance: 390 - Yellowhead Centre

5. K. Mullen (STN)

Leading scorers (Titans)

1. Cody Gudnason 2. Connor Thompson 3. Carter McLeod

A 27 33 22 21

Pts

46 46 41 40

A Pts

11 21 32 11 18 29 12 14 26

Tuesday, Jan. 16

Neepawa 4-2 Virden

First Period 08:40 VDN T. Hunt (8) ASST: N. Englot (9), B. Sabel (10) Second Period 07:46 NPA T. Schell (5) ASST: D. Leahy (3), K. Skrupa (3) 19:13 VDN J. Bielik (5) PP ASST: E. Groening (8), T. Hunt (14) Third Period 01:14 NPA C. Alexander (1) ASST: T. Tychonick (16), C. Thompson (18) 10:30 NPA C. Gudnason (11) ASST: C. McLeod (14), H. Stocks (10) 18:35 NPA C. Thompson (11) EN ASST: H. Stocks (11) Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP VDN 1 1 0 2 1/2 NPA 0 1 3 4 0/2 Goaltenders VDN E. Reid - (L) 18/21 saves NPA K.C. Couckuyt - (W) 36/38 saves Attendance: 362 - Yellowhead Centre

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The Gladstone Lakers were bested by a pair of tough opponents recently in the Tiger Hills Hockey League (THHL).

On Friday, Jan. 12, the Lakers lost to the top team in the East Division, the Killarney Shamrocks (12-10. 24 points). Sean Kubas was the lone goal scorer for Gladstone in a 4-1 loss.

Former Neepawa Natives/ Titans forward Jaeger Lapointe had a pair of points

(1 goal - 1 assist) for Killarney in the win.

The next night, Gladstone went to Boissevain, and were beaten by a 9-2 score. Jesse Toth scored both goals for the Lakers in the loss, which dropped Gladstone’s regular season record to 7-6-0 on the year.

The next game for the Lakers is a home matchup against the defending league champions, the Miniota/ Elkhorn C-Hawks (10-2-0.

20 points). Opening face-off is set for Saturday, Jan. 20 at 8:00 p.m.

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Triple: Darrell Gabler 238 & 502. Other Scores

to Note: Calvin Goetz 186, 179; Laurie Kohinski

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The Minnedosa Bombers secured three of a possible four points in the THHL standings recently. The club fell in overtime to the Hartney Blues on Friday, Jan. 12, by the score of 4-3. Matt Saler, Wes Lewis and Ricky Kowalick each scored goals for the Bombers.

M innedosa bounced

back, however, on Sunday, Jan. 14 by defeating the Pilot Mound Pilots 3-1. Saler, along with Zane Sawyer and Shane Jury scored, while goaltender Jason Argue earned the win with 20 saves.

The Bombers are back at it on Saturday, Jan. 20, when they host the MacGregor Wild. Start time in Minnedosa is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

role LeBoutillier 228 & 559. Men’s High Single &

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Obituary Dennis Mathew Skibinsky

Dennis Mathew Skibinsky was born in Winnipeg on January 7, 1949, to Matthew and Margaret Skibinsky, and passed away January 11, 2024 in Neepawa, MB. The family moved to Eden shortly after Dennis’ birth, where he attended school and graduated in 1967. He spent many years in the Air Cadet Program, obtaining a flying scholarship in 1966 and going on to acquire both private and commercial pilot’s licenses. Dennis had a passion for flying and enjoyed piloting the family’s private aircraft, a Mooney, with his father Matt.

Dennis met Lesley Hulme in 1965, the two became high school sweethearts and they would go on to be married in July of 1969. The couple lived in Brandon, where their first son Brad was born in 1973. In 1975 they moved to Neepawa. Dennis joined his Dad Matt at the Eden Garage that year, eventually relocating to Eden in 1976. Their second son Curtis was born in 1977, and they welcomed their daughter Kristy in 1978.

After the closure of the Eden Garage in 1986, Dennis attained a vocational teaching degree (RRCC) and a B.Ed (UofM) and began teaching Automotive Mechanics.

The family moved to Nipawin, SK in 1988 and then relocated to Dauphin, MB in 1989, where Dennis taught for 10 years. In 1999, Dennis and Lesley moved back to Neepawa MB, with Dennis taking a teaching position at Minnedosa Collegiate until his retirement in 2010. He was very passionate about his role as an educator and took great pride in mentoring students at the vocational Skills Manitoba Competition and the Skills Canada National Competition.

Dennis and Lesley vacationed in Puerto Vallarta for many years along with Lesley’s brother Robin and sisterin-law Lois Hulme, and it held a very special place in his heart. The family also enjoyed weekends together at the family cottage at Kerr Lake in the summer months.

In 2009, Dennis became a Grandfather with the birth of his first grandson Aiden to Kristy and her husband Derek, followed by the birth of Rylan to the same family.

With Curtis’s marriage to Alleah, their granddaughter Chartreuse was welcomed into the family, and the youngest grandson Kade was born to Curtis and Alleah in 2021. He loved being a grandfather and loved the richness that was added to the family with their arrivals.

Dad always enjoyed the company of close friends and family. He was a gentle person that concealed his sensitivity from the world with bluster; if he had negative opinions of you, you heard about them directly, and when his deepest feelings were shared with those closest to him, they would often arrive along with tears of joy. He was a great storyteller and we wish he was here to tell his story himself.

He was an active member of every community he was a part of, coaching high school football and other sports, and was a volunteer firefighter in Eden MB for many years. He loved competing in the annual Volunteer Firefighters’ Rodeo in Virden MB. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, providing for his family alongside the sport of it.

Dennis was pre-deceased by his parents Margaret and Matt, his stepmother Audrey, father and mother-inlaw Mary and Lyle Hume, as well as his brother in law Robin. He is mourned by Lesley, his wife of 54 years, and by his children and their partners, Bradley and Andrea, Curtis and Alleah and their children Chartreuse and Kade, and by Kristy and Derek and their children Aiden and Rylan, his sister Eleanor, brother-in-law David and their family, and his sister-in-law Lois and her family. He was a loving husband, brother, uncle, father and grandfather, and his family will look to his memory for comfort for all their days.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donation be made in Dennis’ name to the Neepawa Royal Canadian Air Cadets #9 c/o the Neepawa branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (#23 - Box 936, Neepawa MB, R0J 1H0) to aid in the purchase of a flight simulator. Donation can also be made to the Neepawa and Area Palliative Care Program or charity of your choice.

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Thank You Sandra Eileen Bellisle

August 12, 1961 – January 1, 2024 It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dear sister, Sandra Eileen Bellisle, of Neepawa, MB, on January 1, 2024. She was 62 years of age.

Sandra was born at Shoal Lake, Manitoba on August 12, 1961. She was the eldest child of Audrey and Harry Vryenhoek.

She grew up on the family farm in the Birtle Municipality and enjoyed helping with the farm chores and especially milking the cows. She had a great fondness for the milk cows and liked everything “cows” her entire life.

After graduating high school, Sandra held many different jobs, all being in the food service industry.

Sandra moved to Neepawa in the mid 90’s and began working at Springhill Hog Plant, which later became HyLife. While working there, she met her future husband, Don Bellisle.

Sandra and Don were married for 17 years, and during that time enjoyed travelling, taking many trips to eastern and western Canada together. They also enjoyed spending time visiting with family and friends. Sandra was always up for a road trip with family members.

Sandra loved the outdoors, doing yard work, gardening, and using her Kubota utility tractor. She also enjoyed cooking, baking, crafting and preserving her garden produce. Another favorite pastime was browsing the thrift stores looking for a bargain.

Sandra was in the process of retiring and looking forward to being home, completing her house renovations and working on her many projects. At Christmastime she told everyone that next year we would all be receiving a homemade gift, be it woodworking or sewing.

Sandra was predeceased by her husband Don, parents Harry and Audrey Vryenhoek, and mother-in-law Ida Bellisle.

She leaves to mourn, her sister, Sally (Brad) Williams, her niece Tiffany (Cole) Redpath, great nephew and niece Camden and Charlotte Redpath, her nephew Jim Williams, her brother, Abraham Vryenhoek, her sister, Sharon Vryenhoek, as well as many cousins. Also mourning her passing are her step-children Donnie Bellisle, April Millan, Christopher Bellisle, Desirae Bellisle and their families and her good friend Christine Bellisle.

In honour of Sandra’s wishes, a private family graveside service will be held at a later date.

If friends so desire, donations can be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba.

White’s Funeral Home, Neepawa, in care of arrangements.

In Loving Memory Dear Sister Of all the special gifts in life however great or small, to have you as our Sister was the greatest gift of all.

May the winds of love blow softly and whisper in your ear “We love and miss you Sister And wish that you were here” Deep in our hearts, your life is kept to love and cherish, not regret. No more tomorrows we can share but yesterdays are always there.

A silent thought, a secret tear keeps your memory ever near in our hearts forever.

-- Card of Thanks -The family of Sandra Bellisle would like to send our sincerest thanks to all of our friends and family for their many expressions of sympathy at the time of her very unexpected passing. Thank you to everyone who sent food, flowers, cards and texts and to everyone who called or visited. Your acts of kindness and compassion during this most difficult time will always be remembered.

Thank you to White’s Funeral Home for their guidance and patience at this time.

Sally Williams and Family, Abe Vryenhoek and Sharon Vryenhoek.

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Obituary Bernice Lilian Simpson

Bernice, age 89, of Brandon, Manitoba, passed away on the Palliative Care Unit at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Monday, November 20th, 2023.

Born January 9, 1934, Bernice was the youngest child of Arthur and Edith Burley of Brantford, Ontario.

After completing high school, Bernice enrolled in the 3-year nurses’ training program at the Brantford General Hospital. She graduated as a Registered Nurse in June of 1955. She worked on the maternity ward at Brantford Hospital primarily in the newborn and premature nurseries for 19 years.

In March of 1974, she met her future husband, Ronald Simpson, of Brookdale, MB, when he was visiting relatives where she was boarding. They were married in the Brookdale United Church on November 9th, 1974.

Bernice then became a farm wife and enjoyed square dancing in Neepawa with Ronald and was also involved with the Brookdale UCW, assisting with community events by providing homemade pies and other baked goods.

Bernice was well known for her love of cats and enjoyed many activities over the years, including trips to Montreal, London, and Brantford, to visit family and nursing friends. Bernice enjoyed keeping correspondence with her nursing colleagues and some of the mothers that she cared for, one of them being Phyllis Gretzky, mother of Wayne Gretzky. Her children often joked with her that this was her “claim to fame”. Bernice and Ronald attended many nursing reunions in Brantford.

Ronald retired from active farming in 1994 and they continued to live on the farm until 2008 when they moved to Monterey Estates in Brandon.

Bernice was predeceased by her parents, brother Robert (Norma) and brother-in-law Reginald Jones.

She leaves to mourn, her son Charles (Connie), daughters Sharon (James) and Irene; 5 grandchildren, Karen, Emily, Shamus, Cameron and Matthew and 4 great grandchildren; sister Beverley Rath of London, ON and her 4 daughters Lark, Holly, Robin and Carla, and their extended families; nephew Arthur, nieces, Anne and Brenda (children of her late brother Robert), and their extended families; sister-in-law Grace Jones and her 4 children; Bruce (Trudy), Ronald (Jacquie), Susan (Bruce), and Kathleen (Gene), and their extended families.

A funeral service was held Tuesday, November 28th at Memories Chapel in Brandon, MB with Rev. Craig Miller officiating. Interment followed at Neepawa Cemetery where she was laid to rest beside her beloved husband, Ronald. Pallbearers were Ronald Jones, Reese Jones, Bruce Wiebe, Shamus Menzies, Andrew MacKay, and TJ Graham.

Donations in memory of Bernice may be made to the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation, Palliative Care, 150 McTavish Avenue East, Brandon, MB R7A 2B3 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2B7.

Condolences: www.memorieschapel.com

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Call 204-841-2192 _____________________ Alcoholics Anonymous meetings currently being held at 342 Mountain Ave, Neepawa, Thursdays at 7 pm. Call 204841-0002 _____________________ Arden Hall, cap. 255. Park, camping and sports facilities, rink, curling ice, kitchen and lounge. Call 204-368-2202 _____________________ Minnedosa Handivan 204868-8164 Mon-Fri 9:00-3:30 _____________________ Neepawa Banner & Press offers full research and re-print services from our archives that go back to 1896. Additional copies of papers, $2 each depending on availability. Re-print of a page from past copies, $2 per page. Archival research, $25 per hour with a $10 minimum. Individual photos on photo paper $5 depending if we have a suitable original in our digital, print or photo archives. Ken Waddell, publisher

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Includes fridge & stove, parking and snow removal. No pets. No smoking. Available Jan 1. 204-967-2157 or cell 204-476-4682. _____________________ 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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Help Wanted R.M. of Minto-Odanah Seasonal Equipment Operator/Laborer FOODS Production Worker | Industrial Butcher 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 at 623 Main St. Neepawa, MB for you to explore!

The current starting wage is $16.10/hour with incremental increases based on tenure.

PLUS opportunities for salary growth and competitive bonuses.

Our wage bracket extends to $24.05 per hour We Will Train the Right Candidate Quick Facts:

The Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah is accepting applications for a Seasonal Equipment Operator/Laborer.

This position is full time seasonal and scheduled to start approximately May 1st, as weather permits. Duties to include operation of various municipal equipment and other general duties as assigned.

A Class 3 driver’s license would be an asset.

Resume will be received until the position is filled.

Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

Submit applications to: R.M. of Minto-Odanah Seasonal Equipment Operator/Laborer 49 Main St., Box 1197, Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0 Phone: (204) 867-3282 Fax: (204) 867-1937 Email: admin@mintoodanah.ca

• Culturally diverse – employ people from all over the world • Fully integrated facility –Feed Mills, Barns, Transportation, and Production Plant • 2000+ 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 • High School Graduate or Equivalent preferred • Able to effectively communicate in English

HyLife is dedicated to promoting equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those who identify as a member of the following groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Older workers, Veterans, and Visible minorities.

Ways to apply:

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

WestLake-Gladstone is accepting applications for the following positions.

Lifeguards: Required to have NL (National Lifeguard Certificate), First Aid, and be 16 years of age or older.

Starting Wage $18.00 per hour Head Lifeguard: Required to have NL (National Lifeguard Certificate), First Aid, and be 16 years of age or older.

Starting Wage $20.00 per hour Instructors: Required to have Bronze Cross, Swim for Life Instructor and first aid. 15 years of age.

Starting wage $17.50 per hour Admission Clerks: Required to have experience working with technology, works well in a team environment, and understands great customer service.

Starting Wage: $15.30 per hour.

Specify what position you are applying for and submit resume to: Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone 14 Dennis Street E, Box 150 Gladstone, MB R0J 0T0 or Email rec@westlake-gladstone.ca Application Deadline - April 1, 2024 Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest.

R.M. of Minto-Odanah Water Treatment Plant/Equipment Operator The Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah is accepting applications for a Full Time Water Treatment Plant/ Equipment Operator. This position is full time and scheduled to start immediately. Duties to include operation and maintenance of a Class I Water Treatment Plant and Class I Water Distribution System, operation of municipal equipment and Labourer and other general duties as assigned.

Applicant should have Class I Water Treatment and Class I Water Distribution Designation or be willing to obtain them.

Class 5 driver’s license. Class 3 driver’s license would be an asset. Be mechanically inclined This opportunity will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.

Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Please send resume with 3 references to: R.M. of Minto-Odanah Water Treatment Plant Operator 49 Main St., Box 1197, Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0 Phone: (204) 867-3282 Fax: (204) 867-1937 Email: admin@mintoodanah.ca

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is hiring

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at our BULK PETROLEUM DEPARTMENT in NEEPAWA, MANITOBA. Who we are: Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs We are looking for: An individual with the following qualifications: - Excellent customer service skills - Highly motivated and ability to multitask - Strong interpersonal and communication skills - Must be mechanically inclined and be able to perform heavy lifting - Valid Class 3 Driver’s license with Air Endorsement required - Petroleum knowledge would be an asset but not required - Must be able to provide a valid commercial driver’s abstract dated within 30 days at time of interview.

Reporting directly to the Petroleum Division Manager, duties will include, but not limited to; customer service, processing customer transactions, product knowledge, inventory control, merchandising, and general Occupational Health and Safety responsibilities.

Closing Date: Once position is filled.

Apply online at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs or contact us at s.rempel@neepawagladstonecoop.com for more information.

Scan the QR Code to be directed to the job posting.

For inquiries contact: Phone: 204.476.3393 HyLife has an accommodation process for employees with disabilities.

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

We want it to be YOU! Come join our HyLife team.

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

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We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

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Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is hiring

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at our AGRO CENTRE’S in NEEPAWA & GLADSTONE, MANITOBA. Who we are: Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs We are looking for:

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is hiring

FT AGRO YARD SUPERVISOR

• Spraying experience is an asset, but not required.

Training available.

• Applicants must possess at least a Class 5 Driver’s License.. Class 3 w/Air would be considered an asset; and be able to provide a valid commercial driver’s abstract dated within 30 days at time of interview (if applicable).

• Length of employment may vary from 2-6 months.

Closing Date: when position filled.

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

Apply online at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs or contact us at s.rempel@neepawagladstonecoop.com for more information or Fill out an application at either Agro locations or mail to: Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op Box 879, Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0 Scan the QR Code to be directed to the job posting.

at our AGRO CENTRE in NEEPAWA, MANITOBA. Who we are: Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs We are looking for: A full-time Agro Yard Supervisor, reporting to the Agro Manager, the successful candidate’s primary responsibilities will be coordinating all custom application and customer product deliveries and ensure these are done in a timely manner; provide leadership to the seasonal agro team members on a broad variety of agricultural activities including staff scheduling and performance management. Coordinate and monitor the National Safety Code for the Agro department; and coordinate regular maintenance, safety inspections, investigations, and safety audits.

Qualifications: • Post Secondary education in agriculture or business considered an asset.

• 3-5 years of relevant experience an asset.

• MB Class 1 Drivers License Application Deadline: January 26, 2024 At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

We offer career advancement opportunities, competitive compensation, benefits package, company matched pension plan and learning/ development opportunities.

Apply online at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs or contact us at s.rempel@neepawagladstonecoop.com for more information.

Scan the QR Code to be directed to the job posting.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

CLASS 1 AND CLASS 3 W/AIR TRUCK DRIVERS

• Applicants must possess a valid License, and be able to provide a valid commercial driver’s abstract dated within 30 days at time of interview (if applicable).

• Length of employment may vary from 2-6 months.

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Ste Rose General Hospital Has openings in the following positions;

2 x 1.0 EFT LPN Position Permanent 4 x 1.0 EFT RN Position Permanent 1 x 1.0 EFT Health Care Aide Casual Nursing Positions Casual Cook 1 Positions Casual Housekeeping Positions Wages as per respective collective agreements with MNU and MGEU. We invite all interested applicants to submit applications, including résumé and references to: Care Team Manager: Attention: Sheryl Robertson Ste. Rose Health Centre Inc. P.O. Box 60, Ste. Rose du Lac, Manitoba R0L 1S0 Phone: (204) 447-4315 FAX: (204) 629-3458 E-mail to : srobertson4@pmh-mb.ca

Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone Employment Opportunity

Williams RV Park and Campground Manager Qualifications: • Dependable, responsible and self-motivated.

• Possess excellent communications skills.

• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, lift and stand for extended periods of time.

• Good organizational and planning skills.

• Has experience using technology.

• Able to maintain Williams RV Park and campground.

• Able to be available when campers require assistance.

To see full list of duties, please email rec@westlake-gladstone.ca Salary: $21,000 - $23,000 To work: May 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024 Submit application to: Stephanie Campbell, Recreation & Leisure Administrator 14 Dennis St. / Box 150 Gladstone, MB. R0J 0T0 Phone: 431-894-8501 • Fax: 204-385-2391 rec@westlake-gladstone.ca

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Various shifts needed (Morning/Afternoon/ Evening).

Current CPR and First Aid. English Literacy required, verbal and written with clear communication.

Valid driver’s license & reliable vehicle For Assisting in home with: • Daily personal care • Transfers (Wheelchair) • Daily Exercises (Training provided) Formal HCA, PSW or similar would be an asset Please submit resumes along with three work related references to wdselfcare@gmail.com For additional information, call 204-851-5650

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On the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive representations from any persons who wish to make them in respect to the following matter: THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH CYPRESS-LANGFORD ZONING BY-LAW NO. 7-2022 BEING AMENDED TO REPLACE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH CYPRESS ZONING BY-LAW NO. 1896 & RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF LANGFORD ZONING BY-LAW NO. 856 GENERAL INTENT: A periodic review of the entire Municipality of North Cypress-Langford Zoning By-Law to combine existing ByLaws to bring them into conformance with the new Cypress Planning District Development Plan By-Law No. 67 HEARING: North Cypress-Langford Municipal Office LOCATION: Municipal Office, 316 4th Avenue, Carberry DATE & TIME: February 12th, 2024 at 9:15am FOR INFORMATION: Contact Rachel Andrews, Development Officer, Cypress Planning District, 1-204-834-6618. Or Teresa Parker, Muni. North Cypress-Langford, CAO, 1-204-834-6600 A copy of the above proposal and supporting material may be inspected at the North Cypress-Langford Municipal office, location noted above, during normal office hours (8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.) Monday to Friday. Copies may be made and extracts taken there from, upon request.

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It’s Time Fashion & Gifts Local athlete officially closed in Neepawa earns chance to tackle his football dreams The story of Brandan Johnston

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It’s Time Fashion & Gifts held its last business day on Jan. 13, 2024. The store is now closed as further preparations are made for the coming of the Mill Lifestyle Store, owned by Lisa Adams, which will be opening at the location formerly owned

by Ineke Mack.

The announcment for this change first came in December of 2023, with Mack releasing a statement via It’s Time’s social media.

Pictured left:Ineke Mack (right) stands with Lisa Adams (left) and Myra Bennet (centre), posing for a commemorative photo on Jan. 5.

The trio were celebrating a total of 50 years of style and elegance in Neepawa, as well as the continuation of that legacy with Adams’s store.

would like to introduce myself to you. My name is Brandan Johnston and I am a high-performance football player. I have been selected to be a part of the Manitoba Selects 2023/2024 Travel Team. The Manitoba Selects are an elite, not-for-profit, travel football club that showcases and develops up-and-coming athletes. We are very excited about this opportunity and the chance to make my family, friends, and province proud of the hard work my team and what we do to achieve excellence both on and off the field.

To help me grow and develop, not just as a football player, but a respectable, contributing, and independent member of society, the Manitoba Selects are requesting my team and us to go into our communities about potential sponsorship opportunities in exchange for advertising. The sponsorship is to help us learn how we can work to help my

family with the costs of my football training and program fees. Also while becoming more invested in my future as an aspiring pro-athlete.

Here is my upcoming travel schedule: Florida - Feb. 13 to 28, 2024 If you wish to help me reach my fundraising goals, here is how you can contribute. A donation of $350+ in sponsorship money which all goes directly to help with my program cost. In exchange your company will have its name printed on the back of t-shirts that team will be wearing.

All you have to do is contact me for more information at (204) 2120102 or by email at johnstonbrandan6@ gmail.com.Sponsorship cheques can be made out to Manitoba Selects and come with a receipt that can be written off as advertising/fundraising.

Thank you for your consideration in supporting me as I work hard towards my dreams of becoming a young hardworking Manitoban football player.

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Manitoba Youth Beef Round Up announces 2023 scholarship recipients Submitted Youth Beef Round Up

Youth Beef Round Up would like to congratulate our 2023 Scholarsh ip Recipients – Lainie Muir, Emily Speers and Allie Lavich.

Lainie Muir of Glenella, MB was one of the recipients of Manitoba Youth Beef Round-up Scholarship. Lainie is currently attending the University of Saskatchewan taking a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Soil Science).

Lainie is currently the Manitoba Director on the Canadian Junior Angus Association. In August, Lainie attended the American Angus Association LEAD conference in Modesto, California on behalf of the Canadian Angus Juniors.

Emily Speers of Alexander, MB was one of the recipients of Manitoba Youth Beef Round-up Scholarship. Emily is currently attending Assiniboine Community College taking a diploma in Agribusiness.

Emily likes to work with youth and help them with clipping and grooming.

Allie Lavich of Carberry, MB was one of recipients of Manitoba Youth Beef Round-Up Scholarship.

Allie is currently attending Assiniboine Community College taking a diploma in Agribusiness. Allie is just starting her herd of cattle but is quite eager to learn and is enthusiastic about agriculture. Allie volunteers with several organizations in her community.

Please join us for Round Up 2024 in Neepawa, MB on Aug. 2 to 4. The 2024 Scholarship Applications will be due July 1. Please watch our website for more details– www.mbyouthbeefroundup.weebly.com.

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Pictured left: Manitoba Youth Beef Round Up Scholarship recipient Laine Muir of Glenella. Right: Manitoba Youth Beef Round Up Scholarship recipients Emily Speers, of Alexander, and Allie Lavich, of Carberry.

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