Neepawa Banner & Press - June 29, 2018

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Over 130 horse and rider combinations came to compete in the 5th annual It Takes Guts Charity Barrel Race on June 24 in support of Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, held at the Neepawa Fairgrounds. The final numbers will appear in the next edition of the Baner & Press.

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Miles for Mental Health returning to Neepawa

By Eoin Devereux

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Preparations are underway for a local event that’s raising awareness on mental health issues one step at a time. The second annual Miles for Mental Health Fun Run has been scheduled for Aug. 19 at the Flats in Neepawa. The event was put together as a way of helping people use physical activity to help with mental health challenges.

Last year’s inaugural run saw 80 people take part in either a 1k, 5k or 10k run. In total, it was able to raise $1,500, with the majority of that money donated to the Suicide Prevention Implementations Network (SPIN). Miles for Mental Health organizing committee member Diane Martin said that they were very happy with that level of support that was generated in the first year and are hopeful that they’ll be able to build off that early success in 2018.

For this year, the charity of choice that will receive support is Project 11. Project 11 was created in honour of Rick Rypien, a former member of the Manitoba Moose, who took his own life in 2011. Rypien had dealt with a history of clinical depression. After his death, Project 11 was created to honour his memory by providing grade 5-8 students with virtual tutorials educating them about mental health. Martin said that they are very proud to be supporting Project 11 and the work that it does. As part of the partnership with Project 11, Miles for Mental Health will have a featured guest speaker, Winnipeg Jets assistant general manager and director of hockey operations Craig Heisinger.

As for what’s new for this year’s Fun Run, Martin noted one notable addition will be a separate children’s event, that’ll take place entirely within the confines of the Flats. The 1k loop will feature a variety of fun activities for youngsters, while their parents take part in the larger runs. A new website has also been created, which will allow people an easier way to register and arrange their donations. The new site can be found at www. neepawamilesformentalhealth.ca

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New kid on the block Baby goat born at Neepawa Bird Sanctuary

By Eoin Devereux

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Neepawa’s Bird Sanctuary has a brand new tenant and he’s already starting to make himself right at home. Sanctuar y core committee member Brenda Ferguson has confirmed to the Neepawa Banner & Press that Clover the goat gave birth to a baby in the early morning hours of Monday, June. 25.

Clover, who lives on a farm near Plumas during the sanctuary’s off-season, was impregnated over the winter. Her due date had previously been estimated at June 28. As for the birth itself, Ferguson explains just how it was discovered.

“Ernie Mauthe, who’s a regular at the sanctuary early in the mornings was there on Monday and noticed that Clover was not out to meet him like she usually is. He took a look inside the barn and noticed that she appeared to be in the middle of giving birth.

He contacted [members of the core committee] and we then alerted [Dr. Elizabeth Ostendorf ] of the Neepawa Veterinary Clinic,” noted Ferguson.

Ferguson thanked Mauthe, Dr. Ostendorf and the staff at the Neepawa Vet Clinic for their quick action throughout the birthing process.

As for the baby, in a very short period of time, he’s already up on his feet and

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walking around, though he was still a little wobbly. Ferguson noted that on his first day, he didn’t venture too far away from his mother’s side. It’s expected, however, that he’ll start exploring his surroundings a little bit more over the next few days.

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off at the Town Office before July 12. There is a cost of $2.00 per entry and that money will be used for the purchase of food for the animals at the sanctuary. The name will be chosen by random draw with the winner getting their picture taken with Clover and the baby for a future edition of the Neepawa Banner & Press.

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A brief look at Beautiful Plains Museum’s new exhibit

is the Clovis Spearpoint, originally from Clovis, New Mexico, which is approximately 10,500 12,000 years old. The spearpoint is from the Layng collection, which was donated by Mar y Chaplin. “This spearpoint is probably t he most signif icant, simply due to how old it is,” relayed Heschuk, who conducted t he r e s e a r c h on t he pieces. “I got a lot of my information from the book Projectile Points of Southern Manitoba.”

Other artifact origins include Scottsbluff, Pelican Lake, and Ellen Street in Neepawa.

Displayed a longside these pointy artifacts are pieces of Native pottery, F lint K napping tools, bifacial stemmed knives, hammers of stone and antler, stone axe heads, moccasins, mukluks, and a Victorian style wall pocket.

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The Beautiful Plains Museum of Neepawa is filled with an assortment of historical artifacts donated from various sources. Now a brand new exhibit has made the museum its permanent home.

T he ex h ibit f irst became available to the public on June 1, and pr i m a r i l y fe at u r e s a variety of expertly crafted spearpoints, dartpoints, and arrowheads of assorted sizes, material, age and areas of origin. Artifacts in the exhibit are from a mixture of individual donors and collections.

“Lots of items from this display are from the area,” stated summer student Jenna Heschuk. “Which is why the artifacts have come to the Neepawa Museum.”

The oldest noted spearpoint in the exhibit

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Right- Multiple stone hammerheads were featured below the spearpoints and dartpoints in the display case. Two of these stone tools were found on the southwest corner of Ellen Street and First Avenue in Neepawa during 1921.

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ecycling is a wonderful idea and everyone is in favour of it. For some it is a passion, for some, it is a duty, for some it is a begrudging obligation and for some, it is just a pain. It doesn’t matter how you view recycling It may well be doomed, dead as dodo bird and here’s why. In spite of huge efforts by MMSM and Recycle Everywhere and most towns, cities and municipalities, recycling is not working out very well.

We pretend to recycle glass but, in actual fact, we are storing used glass, not re-using it. Some places it’s ground up and used for fill at the landfill or for roadways or whatever, but it is a very expensive myth that is being propagated.

Just about any place ground glass is used, it would be cheaper to use sand.

Municipalities can buy all the new, shiny recycling wheeled dumper bins and dumpsters they want, but they simply don’t work all that efficiently. Here’s why.

Some people are basically lazy.

Open up a wheeled recycling bin or dumpster and look inside.

There will almost always be garbage dumped in with the recycling and that means the whole load is contaminated and will be diverted to the landfill.

There have been multi-tonne loads of recyclables go to our local landfill and someone, by mistake or by being lazy, has dumped a jar of pickle juice or other garbage in the blue bin. It will all be crushed up together and the whole five tonnes is ruined. More fill for the landfill.

The only way recycling will work is if there is a financial neepawa

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Ken Waddell incentive (real, not tax dollars) at each stage to get the job done. The municipalities should probably get out of the recycling business. The marketplace might be able to look after tin, cardboard, old newspapers and magazines, lead and aluminum if the government got out of the way. The current container levy is a waste of time and money. If the government really wanted to get aluminum cans out of the waste system, the levy would have to be 10 cents like it is for beer.

Most other containers have little value, unlike aluminum and tin or steel.

A side story to recycling is the islands of plastic forming in our oceans. Individual people can’t be blamed for ocean garbage.

That is the fault of cities who can’t or won’t cope with their mountains of garbage. There have to be huge amounts of garbage being barged out to sea. That is just plain criminal when some countries can do the clean-burn thing to create heat, to steam, to electrical energy.

The little bit of ash by-product can go into roads.

A lot of information is out there about how Sweden has beaten back their garbage problem to the

point they are importing garbage.

They fuel their generators with trash and send only a very small percentage of the leftovers to the landfill. It makes sense and that is the main reason Canada and Manitoba may be so reluctant.

To the great credit of Evergreen Environmental, the facility that serves Minnedosa, Neepawa, Carberry and several RMs, the clean gasification of waste.

Hopefully, it will be a great success and lead the industry.

Like a lot of processes, recycling a nd ga rbage d isposa l a nd utilization requires an integrated approach to regulation, financial incentives and education. Note I put education in the third spot as most people already know what needs to be done. Mostly, the changes needed require financial [support?] and common sense.

There is no common sense in polluting our land, air and oceans. A lot has to change or the consequences will be ugly and expensive..

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Too much of a good thing?

hold a Commerce degree and during university, we had many chances to interact with those already in the workforce. Whether it was in-class presentations, networking events or hiring fairs, the message was always the same, “School is great, but you’ll learn what you actually need to know once you MY start working.” I PERSPECTIVE don’t think that Commerce grads are unique in this experience.

F o r m a n y Kate y o u n g C a n - Jackman-Atkinson adians, post secondary education opens their eyes to life and ideas. It can be a transformative experience, but as an educational necessity for a job or career, can you have too much of a good thing? Post secondary degrees no longer guarantee entry to the middle or upper classes and students are being saddled with increasing levels of debt as the cost of education rises.

Today, entry into almost every career, outside the trades, requires some amount of post secondary education, but should they? Maybe the trades have it right; learning on the job and completing complimentary education to obtain higher levels of recognized proficiency.

I think that for many jobs, the educational requirements to just open the door are too high, especially considering that in almost every career, the real learning begins once you start working.

On the surface, higher levels of education sound positive, but what about the unintended consequences? I’m not advocating throwing completely untrained staff into the workforce to wreak havoc, but is the current method shutting out some ideal candidates, especially in areas where it’s hard to find staff or wages are limited? Have we made the initial bar so high that we as a society are losing out?

Training staff takes time and effort, I know this from experience, and I recognize that in many public and private sectors jobs, already thin staffing levels don’t leave much opportunity for the on-the-job training that used to be so prevalent. But the reality is that education is expensive, both in terms of tuition and lost wages, and by forcing people to make the investment before they even know if they like the field has a real impact as we grapple with staffing shortages.

Someone who is interested in the building trades can test the waters as a carpenter’s assistant and get a sense of whether they like the work. From there, they can work towards recognized credentials. Not only do they not have to pay, they can make money testing the waters.

I’m sure the experiences of Commerce grads are not all that much different from those in most other professions— what we learn in school bears little resemblance to the work we do once we leave the “perfect world” that exists only in classrooms and text books. For many jobs, we have made post-secondary education the gate keeper, but it that always right? Is that really what we want in every case?

For most professions, a certain amount of education is necessary to ensure that everyone is on the same page with respect to guidelines, best practices and an understanding of what the job entails. Instead of picking hires based on who has completed a certain type of post-secondary education, should we be looking instead at who would be best suited for the job and giving them a pathway to try the job as they gain the experience and education they need to do it effectively?

We end up with people stuck in jobs and careers they don’t like because that’s what they trained for and they carry around the debt they incurred to obtain it. I’m not advocating less education or training, but maybe it’s time to think about when and how it’s delivered.

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Freedom is never free

still remember where I was standing when my dad and I had this conversation. I had just come into the yard after spending a cold October Saturday cultivating stubble in preparation for spring planting. In those days we had one tractor— a 930 Case (the six-speed, hand-clutch type). It had no cab. We had an old HeatHouser (you have to be my age to know what that was) that kept my lower half warm; but the rest of me was chilled to the bone—this despite the fact that I had put on five layers of heavy clothing, hoping they would keep me warm.

Across the road from the field in which I was working, I could see our neighbour. His tractor had a heated cab and he was sitting there in his shirt sleeves, well protected from the elements.

I asked my dad why we couldn’t get a tractor with a cab like the neighbours had. My dad’s reply was simple: “He is a third generation farmer. His

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Neil Strohschein grandfather and father worked hard, braving the elements like you did today, to earn and save enough money so that they could get a tractor like that. One day we will be able to afford nicer equipment. But for now, we have to do the best we can with what we have.” I’ve never forgotten those words.

They came to mind again this past week as I was preparing to write this column. This weekend, we will celebrate the 151st anniversary of the founding of our country. There will be the usual celebrations, the community gatherings, the fireworks and the speeches—all of which will note how great this country is and will talk about the rights and privileges that we enjoy as Canadians.

While we appreciate

and enjoy these freedoms, we need to remember that they were not just handed to us. Every one of the rights and privileges we have exists because someone lead a campaign to secure it. And they continue to exist because somewhere in this country, every hour of every day, someone is leading the fight to protect and preserve the rights we have and ensure that they are understood, respected and applied to all people equally.

And when asked to do so, we have extended that fight to regions beyond our borders. We sent troops to Europe (twice) and Korea to assist our allies who were locked in fights for their lives. We have sent peace keepers to places around the world—brave soldiers who have put their lives on the

line to keep warring factions from exterminating each other; and in recent years, we have given our support to those who are fighting in the war against terror.

Every wounded soldier, every funeral procession along the Highway of Heroes and every head stone that marks the final resting place of a Canadian who lead the crusade for human rights or worked in some way to ensure that all Canadians could achieve their God-given potential is a testimony to the fact that freedom is never free.

The rights we enjoy in this country are ours because someone invested time, talent, treasure and, in some cases, gave their lives to secure them.

It is up to us to preserve these freedoms. We can begin by teaching our children to love, accept and forgive others as God has loved, accepted and forgiven them; and show them how to be at peace within themselves and live in peace with others. That is our task. May we faithfully fulfill it.

Ah, the isle of Iona…

he agreement from the planning stage of the vacation with my friend Mariethe one I travelled with to Holland for the bike and barge tour two years ago-was that we would see the concentration camps, Auschwitz and Birkenau, her interest, and then spend some time on the Isle of Iona. As she aptly put it; from hell to heaven.

Leav ing Poland, we f lew through Frankfurt to Glasgow, then a taxi to catch a train to catch another train to Oban.

The three-hour train ride prepared my spirit for Iona. We rolled through the Hebrides, hills and lakes, trees and sheep, stone fences and castles.

And into a golden sunset.

Breathtaking. Overnight in Oban, luxury hotel, scenic walks, familiar friendship and a good book in the backpack. A ferry ride, a lengthy bus ride through gorgeous

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen countryside, a short ferry ride and we set foot on the Isle. The picturesque village at Martyrs Cove was the centre for our week of rest and relaxation.

We walked past the ruins of the nunnery on our way to our accommodation, a walk we repeated at least once a day for every day we lingered on the island. The soft, gentle hills, dotted with sheep called us, and the lap of the ocean waves enticed us out after evening vespers.

One of our longer walks wa s to St . Colu mba’s cove. We had asked for directions, received very articulate ones, and had a map marking the paths, tracks and roads on the

island. Much of the island is entrusted to Scotland, like our national parks are in Canada’s keeping. There are a few private crofts but one is free to wander anywhere, literally through farm yards and behind homes. Signage indicates which pasture is home to a bull, where there are new lambs and the ewes may be irritable, and always – please close the gate and keep your dog on lead. For portions of the path we were not certain that we were on the path, and yet, when looking back, clearly discernible traces of the path were evident. Listen and obey and all will be well. We spent the better part of the day at the cove,

sharing our lunch with an avid birder who was willing to share her knowledge and binoculars.

One afternoon we joined a group of tourists on a nature walk, identifying some forty species of wild f lowers in a two-hour slow stroll. I got to watch a thrush beating a snail out of its shell, pounding it on the pavement until the shell broke apart. The call of the cuckoo, and the cry of the almost extinct corn crakes, had us simply sit on a bench and watch the world go by.

One morning we hired a local gentleman for a guided tour of the village and surrounding area, local and geographical history. We think perhaps we perplexed him with our questions about wells and sewage and education and….he was very gracious when he understood we really wanted to know.

Fresh air, sunshine, great food and exercise – we rested well.

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his weekend we are celebrating Canada Day. We can rejoice that we live in a country that is not overrun by oppressors. It is a country that helped my birth country to be freed from our enemy, more than 70 years ago. Canada is a country where we can find isolated lakes and mountainsides where we can seek peace for body and soul.

This year Canada Day is on a Sunday. There will be music in many churches and in the afternoon the park will be buzzing with music and entertainment, because we live in Canada and are thankful.

However many people in this world are not as privileged.

We need to remember them in our prayers and in other ways that we can help. I hear of young people who go to countries that are ruined by natural causes and need help.

God will honor those who offer a willing hand, either in their own neighborhood or in a country far away.

Let’s celebrate this weekend.

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Provinces shouldn’t follow federal lead Canada’s provincial and territorial Finance Ministers must break away from the federal government’s example in order to support small business, urges the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The new passive investment tax rules implemented at the federal level unfairly punish small business owners and create an environment that discourages growth.

Federal budget 2018 included new rules that will shut out some small businesses from accessing the small business tax rate if they have more than a certain amount of pre-existing passive investments, taxing them like big businesses. If provinces choose to implement similar rules, small businesses will pay thousands of dollars more in provincial taxes next year on top of higher federal taxes. Many small business owners rely on their investment income to stay af loat during economic uncertainty without resorting to cost cutting measures like layoffs, downsizing or closures.

Today’s Finance Ministers meeting is an important opportunity for the provincial and territorial Ministers to show leadership on this issue and create an environment where small business can thrive.

The CFIB has confirmed that provinces are not obligated to follow the federal lead.

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Unfortunate event or divine intervention?

During my lifetime, I’ve been invited to dinner with the prime minister, dated an actual pr incess from a rea l country, walked across the Rio Grande in Texas to swim in the hot springs of Mexico, lived through two earthquakes and driven through three tornadoes.

Hardly anything surprises me these days, but that wasn’t the case in August 1998. None of those things had happened yet and I was still open to unexpected wonderment.

As I stood just inside the entrance to the Fair Pavilion, I watched as “Silver Tongue” Dick Bland lifted Raymond Cooper, still covered in dirt and hoof prints, from the Pavilion floor. In spite of my youth, I realized something substantial had just taken place.

In one brief moment, Raymond Cooper, adored by many and loathed by others, was transformed from near superhero status to mere flesh and bones. His quick thinking to insinuate blame upon his opponent and the elite media might have placated his most ardent supporters, but for others it was an eye-opening experience.

Could it be Raymond Cooper was not the intellectual giant many of us had assumed? Was Iris Long right all along? Had Cooper created his own reality and manipulated his listeners into believing things that weren’t true?

It’s amazing how many things can go through a young man’s mind at a moment like this. I wanted to get back to Mary Ann and our sheep, as animal judging was only hours away, but I couldn’t help but think something important had just happened. Like most others in the Pavilion, I stood stupefied for what seemed like hours but was probably only seconds.

By dinner time, most everyone in the Valley was discussing what has been referred to as “the great pig panic.”

As one might expect, Raymond was more than a little flustered as he attempted to fill the remaining two hours of “Renderings with Raymond.” The afternoon was supposed to have been a celebration of Cooper’s many accomplishments but instead became a muddled attempt to explain what had just taken place.

Mayor Bland, manning his own campaign booth less than 50 feet away, told his supporters the episode reminded him of a story in the Bible when Jesus cast a demon into a herd of pigs, who then stampeded to their own deaths.

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“I am a simple man, not a theologian,” Bland told those gathered, “so I am not suggesting that Raymond Cooper has any affiliation with demonic forces.”

Then, after a pause, he added, “I would suggest, however, that discussion might best be held in conjunction with your family and clergyman.”

No wonder they called him “Silver Tongue.”

None of us had ever seen Raymond so discombobulated. For the next two hours, most of his show was comprised of his most ardent supporters sharing their theories concerning the stampede.

Earl Goodman reported seeing a mysterious figure in what appeared to be a “Stick with Bland” t-shirt near the gate holding the pigs just before the attack. Elbert Lee Jones said it was common knowledge that pig farmers were big fans of Bland.

In bed that evening, I thought about the animal judging that afternoon. I thought of how pretty Mary Ann Tinkersley looked in her Round House overalls. And I wondered, just wondered, if those pigs – demonpossessed or not – might have ruined Raymond Cooper’s plan to be our next mayor.

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BPCF hits $2 million milestone with 2018 grants

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson Neepawa Banner & Press

There were lots of smiles this year as the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation (BPCF) gave out their annual grants. Not only did the June 19 luncheon result in the distribution of over $125,000 in grants for 2018, attendees who filled ArtsForward also celebrated a new milestone for the Foundation, the distribution of over $2 million in grants since its establishment in 1995.

As an endowment fund, the BPCF takes donations, which are then pooled and invested by the Winnipeg Foundation. Annual grants are distributed from the interest earned on those investments. This year, grants were given out in four different streams: Youth Advisory Committee, Gaynor Vivian Flow Through Grants, Community Fund and Designated Funds.

The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) were the first to give out their grants. This 11 member committee is made up of high school students, working under the direction of teacher advisor Bruce Menzies. YAC members Graeme Chapman and Max Palkowski presented the grants, which totalled $2,900. The Neepawa and District Drop In Centre received $300 for washroom improvements, primarily toilets and flooring; The Neepawa Veterinary Clinic Ltd. received $500, which was to be split between the Angel Fund, which pays for emergency situations where the owners do not have the funds necessary, and to support vaccinations, neutering, and food for strays; the Beautiful Plains Archives received $100 for archival storage containers for glass negatives; the Neepawa Bird Sanctuary received $400 for maintenance of buildings, veterinarian costs and feeding equipment; ArtsForward and Prairie Mountain Health received $400 to cover the food costs of a joint project to provide healthy eating workshops; the Neepawa Tiger Lilies received $500 to purchase an outdoor vegetable planter for the school’s courtyard; Home Assistance Neepawa and District received $200 to be used for paper and printing, postage and advertising for the seniors support services programs; and Neepawa Theatre Centre (Roxy Theatre) received $500 to be used for materials for support of floor joists or Phase 2 of their brick repointing project.

BPCF vice president and luncheon emcee Keith Jury next introduced Gaynor Vivian to present his annual grant. This flow through grant, which totals $10,000 was given this year to Neepawa Minor Hockey. The money will be used for a subsidized program which will introduce kids to hockey in a cost effective manner.

Community Fund grants In total, $35,270 in Community Fund grants were distributed. Not-for-profits serving the Town of Neepawa, RM of Rosedale, RM of Glenella-Lansdowne and the Langford portion of North Cypress-Langford can apply for these annual grants. This year, 11 organizations received grants totalling $35,270. This year’s recipients included: ArtsForward, which received $1,000 for electrical upgrades; the Beautiful Plains Museum, which received $5,500 to remove paint and repoint bricks; Franklin Memorial Hall, which received $5,610 for repairs to the hall; Glenvilla Senior Centre, which received $1,000 to assist with operating costs; Langford

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In addition to supporting the Neepawa Health Unit’s pediatric scale, the new private fund also distributed grants to Diabetes Canada, which received $1,000 to support a child from the Neepawa area to attend summer camp and the Franklin Hall, which received $1,000 for upgrades.

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Looking Back

JUNE 29, 2018

1998: Baldur Regals show Farmers something different

By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

80 years ago Tuesday, June 28, 1938 Honoring the memory of 141 comrades who lost their lives in the Great War, or have died since, over 60 members of the local branch of the Canadian Legion of the B.E.S.L. gathered for a service this afternoon. A bigger crowd of citizens than for the last several years was also in attendance.

The f irst part of the service was conducted in front of the war memorial and music for the singing was provided by the Legion band under the direction of Albert Walker.

Following the singing of O Canada, the invocation was pronounced by Rev. Canon Ivor Norris. The scripture lesson was read

by Rev. J.H. Stewart.

The address was given

by Canon Norris in which he implored his audience to remember that freedom of the individual meant personal liberty just so far as it did not adversely affect the lives of others.

T he L a st Post wa s followed by two minutes’ silence and as Robt. Munro read the names of the departed comrades flowers were placed on the cross.

Members of the ladies’ auxillary of the Legion also placed wreaths on the monument. At the conclusion of the Reveille and the National Anthem, the veterans marched to the cemetery led by the band and Mayor W.G. Pollock.

Before the decoration of the graves Robt. Munro repeated the verse “We shall remember them.”

The hymns sung at the services were Blest be the Tie, Faith, of Our Fathers and Nearer My God to Thee.

70 years ago Thursday, July 1, 1948 A quiet wedd ing was solemnized in the United Church Manse, Minnedosa on Thursday, June 24 at 3 p.m. when Revnd. D. Conly united in marriage Winnifred Ruby, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Mervyn of Minnedosa, to Alan Roy, youngest son of MR. and Mrs. H. Campbell of Franklin.

Clanwilliam: The long dreamed for Community Hall in Clanwilliam is fast

becoming a reality. The old Municipal hall is receiving major alterations.

60 years ago Tuesday, June 28, 1958 Riding Mountain: H.W. Cleland has taken over the garage and service station formerly operated by A. A. Buchanan and carries a complete line of McCallFrontenac products.

The German consul is protesting in Toronto against a remark of a city alderman that the Toronto Zoo was so dirty that the only thing he would put there would be Hitler.

50 years ago Friday, June 28, 1968 Beverly Murray, 17-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Murray of Neepawa will leave next Monday, July 1, to take part in the “UN Pilgrimage for Youth” at New York.

Miss Murray is one of six Manitoban youth who will form part of a group of 25 girls and 10 boys from Canada and the United States on a two week tour to be highlighted by a visit to New York City and the United Nations.

The program is conducted by the I.O.O.F. and Rebekah lodges, They will visit the United Nations building, go to Radio City Music Hall, the Empire State Building and see a Broadway play.

There will also be a trip to Philadelphia to see Independence Hall.

The original plan was for the trip to begin two days earlier for a visit to Washington, but this portion of the trip was cancelled due to the unrest in Washington over the poor people’s march.

40 years ago Thursday, June 29,1978 Many western farmers are adopting the airplane as a standard piece of farm machinery.

A recent sur vey of agricultural use of aircraft

by Agriculture Canada shows that more farmers are taking up f lying to spray crops, check livestock, and transport parts for equipment repairs.

More farmers are also using commercial airplane operators, particularly for crop spraying.

The farmers surveyed across Canada indicated they sprayed more than 2.5 million acres from airplane in 1976. This was more than

double the 1971 figure of about 1 million acres. Total area sprayed across Canada this year could be about four million acres.

Commercial operators did about 60 per cent of the reported spraying in 1976. Farmers spraying their own crops accounted for 16 per cent and the rest was handled by “exemption pilots” (pilots spraying within a 25 mile radius of their home base).

The survey showed that agricultural flying is more common in the Prairies than in other parts of the country. Of the 2.5 million acres sprayed, 80 percent were in the Prairies.

Prairie farmers used aircraft spraying mainly for control of weeds and plant disease. Wild oats got the most of the spraying, fol lowe d by t h i st le s , buckwheat, and stinkweed.

Insect control was the second most important use of a ircra ft. Most insect spraying was for grasshoppers, flea beetles, aphids and tent caterpillars.

A number of farmers surveyed in the West said that plains were vital to get machinery parts for repairs at peak planting and harvest times. The increased centralization of supply and service centers makes air transportation of parts attractive to farmers who live some distance from the nearest depot.

30 years ago Tuesday, June 28, 1988 Another year of baseball has come to an end.

Fourteen girls played this year for the Arden 14 and under league. They played seven league games and two finals. Arden does not have as many 14-year-old girls as Plumas and Eden, therefore younger girls were added to the team in order to have a full roster.

On the team this year were Marsha Fun k, Janelle McGhie, Deserie Bel l isle, L or i Froese, Sharla Flemming, Tammy Shutt lewor t h, Ly nette Froese, Carolyn Ford, Laurelly Paterson, Kim Perrett, Cherilyn Glauser, Shelly Olsuf ka, Jasmine and Adonika Malfait.

The girls win/loss record stands at one win and eight losses for the season. This may sound like a poor season but the one win came in the finals and has left Arden with a second place standing behind Eden and ahead of Plumas.

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HERE’S THE PITCH: Baldur’s Mike Johnson baffled the Farmers for eight innings.

up. As each game went by they improved in spirit, sportsmanship, and ability.

Special thanks to those mothers who took time out of their busy schedule to help with practices and to drive to out of town games. Also to Margaret Flemming, Sandra McGhie and Debbie Ford for their assistance at the final game.

The windup was at Val Wilson’s pool on Sunday, June 18 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Coach Val Wilson presented each member of the team with a uniform top with each girl’s name neatly marked on the back.

20 years ago Monday, June 29,1998 Baldur Regal’s manager Craig Dearsely decided to show the Neepawa Farmers something different last Tuesday.

For the Farmer’s sake, it’s a good thing he did.

Throttled on five hits through eight innings

by Baldur starter Mike Johnson, the Farmers got an unexpected look at reliever Scott Stephenson in the ninth inning and responded with a three-run rally for a rally for a 4-3 victory in a Manitoba Senior Baseball League game.

The Farmers trailed 3-1 heading into the ninth

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But there was fireworks when Stephenson went out to open in the ninth inning.

Troy Mutch opened with a single and Grant Spraggs followed with a long fly ball that was nearly the first out of the inning. But when the Baldur outfielder tracking the ball bumped into the fence, the ball popped out of his glove and over the fence for a game-tying two-run homer.

One out later, Ian Hockin ripped a double for his first MSBL hit, advanced to third on an error and then scored on Stephenson’s wild pitch.

The beneficiary of the ninth inning rally was Farmer’s Vinnie Eastman, who tossed a neat four hitter. He walked two batters, hit two others, and fanned five in a route-going performance. Johnson, meanwhile, issued two walks and struck out four.

Neepawa finished with eight hits against Johnson and Stephenson, including t wo si ngles by Dea n McBride. The normally sure-handed McBride also had a two-error game, with wild throws on seemingly routine plays in the fourth and fifth innings leading

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Neepawa’s other hits - all singles - came from Mike Levandosky, Derrick McGorman and Spraggs.

10 years ago Monday, June 30, 2008 T he Big Bi ke R ide recently came to Neepawa in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Twenty-nine Neepawa Hearty Bikers came out to ride after canvassing family and friends for financial contributions.

To the amazement of the organizers, Cathy Smith and Catherine Newham of the Portage Heart and Stroke Foundation, our group raised $5,186. This is the largest amount raised in Manitoba for a town of this size.

The beginning of the ride didn’t look promising as a great rain storm passed over, but that didn’t discourage the riders. They received words of encouragement from Kim Forsman, who has gone through heart bypass surgery herself and thanked everyone for their participation.

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Stoney Creek a step closer to heritage designation Neepawa Town Council

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ask questions regarding the request and make a formal vote on it.

Stoney Creek School #133 should soon have a municipal heritage designation.

Neepawa Town Council has granted first reading to the request, which was brought forward by the Neepawa Lions Club.

If and when the designation is formally approved, the Lions Club will then have the ability to pursue federal or provincial heritage designations. As well, it would allow them the opportunity to pursue funding to assist in maintaining the building. The last building in Neepawa to receive such a heritage designation was the Beautiful Plains Museum in June 2017.

Stoney Creek School was established in 1881 and closed in 1950, being formally consolidated into Neepawa School No. 126 in January 1967. The school building was moved to Neepawa in 1964, where it is displayed at the Lions Riverbend Park.

A stone monument remains at its former site in the Rural Municipality of North Cypress-Langford.

Cannon dedication Branch #23 Royal Canadian Legion has asked for a road closure between Davidson and Hamilton Street on Sept. 8 from 2:30-4:00 p.m. The request is part of a cannon dedication ceremony. The WWI machinery, which sits in front of the legion building, was recently refurbished. Part of the planned agenda also includes wreath placement at the cenotaph. As part of the closure request, town representatives were also invited to the event. Council approved the road closure request.

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Camping request The Yellowhead Bowhunters Archery Club recently asked Town Council for clarification on its land use lease, in relation to on-site camping.

Yellowhead Bowhunters lease a portion of property slightly northeast of the town, which it uses as an archery shooting site, both for training and for competitions.

The club was recently approached by the provincial and federal governing bodies for the sports and asked if one night, unserviced camping was an option for competitors on the property.

Council discussed the request and noted that they would be open to such potential use, with certain parameters. They suggested that if the Archery Club was willing to make a presentation, the council could

Deputy mayor’s report The RMS of Harrison Park, Clan william, Rolling River First Nation and Keeseekuwanin First Nation will be starting a Landfill site just off the 250 highway called the Four Winds with the help of the federal government.

After Health and Safety recently did an asbestos awareness course, it was agreed upon to implement a new policy. A draft was presented for review and will be in place this summer. An educational campaign will follow to ensure asbestos disposal is available for commercial and residential customers to ensure sustainable development regulations for proper disposal of material are met.

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Minnedosa salutes agriculture

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Top picture: The Minnedosa Chamber of Commerce hosted a salute to agriculture luncheon on Wednesday, June 13. It was a huge success, as it was able to raise over $2,000, which will be used to provide two scholarships to two graduating students of Minnedosa Collegiate that are coming from an Ag background or entering into an Ag Degree post secondary. Bottom picture: Kim Moffatt (Kimbroidery), Cheri McTavish (Minnedosa Insurance), Alayna McTavish (Minnedosa Credit Union) and Marnie Marcischuk (Royal Bank).

Economic Development report The Manitoba Youth Job Centre is officially open for the summer. Any students looking for employment support, including resume writing and job placement are asked to stop in at the town office.

The lots on Ellen Street are listed for sale on the Town website.

The Neepawa Chamber Spring Fair was a success with great weather bringing lots of families out. This year saw increased sponsorship and community involvement.

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BPCF annual grant luncheon Continued from page 7 Finally, $74,325 in designated fund grants were distributed. This money comes from investment funds established for a specific beneficiary, which receives an annual grant. The Foundation’s various designated funds distributed the following grants: Allan Lytle Memorial Fund grant for 4-H public speaking, $340; IOOF & Rebekahs grant for Belles, Beaux & Builders 4-H Club, $215; Arts Stabilization, awarded to ArtsForward, $480; Arts Stabilization, awarded to Burrows Trail Art Council, $480; Contact MB ’95, awarded to the Nee-

pawa & District Fine Arts Festival, $220; Beautiful Plains Museum $4,855; Country Meadows PCH, $7,230; Country Meadows PCH Courtyard, $170; Touchwood Park, $1,285; Neepawa Health Centre, $47,115; Naomi Chapter grant, presented to the Neepawa Health Centre Children’s Ward, $200; IOOF & Rebekahs grant, awarded to Neepawa Minor Ball, $585; Riverside Cemetery Fund , $105; Kin Club of Neepawa Scholarship, $305; NARTA Scholarship, awarded to a student at William Morton Collegiate, $200; Jeff McCannell Memorial Scholarship, $525; Eden Scholarship, $200;

IOOF & Rebekahs NACI Band scholarship $1,045; Mrs. A.K. & Joe Butcher Scholarship $5,085; NACI Safe Grad Scholarship, $1,095; Whitmore Family Scholarship, $2,090; Communit y Donor Award, $500.

The Foundation accepts donations all year long and the deadline for grant applications is Mar. 31.

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B.C music teachers celebrate Remi Bouchard

By Ann Kearney Submitted

On May 30, 2018, music teachers gathered in Coquitlam, B.C. to celebrate the life and music of Remi Bouchard. All are members of the British Columbia Music Teachers’ Association Coquitlam / Maple Ridge Branch.

Karen Andrews opened the workshop by performing Hommage a Riel and Katimavik. Karin chose these two selections because they are from Remi’s Golden Anniversary Collection, published in 2006 in commemoration of his 50 years of teaching. Before playing each piece, to encapsulate the emotional significance, Karin shared the history of the pieces composition and the importance of to whom each was dedicated.

Julie Lemon played Adieu from Take 5 and For Crying Out Loud. “For Crying Out Loud” became the expression of the day as the group played, shared and dedicated their day to a Canadian Composer, famous in the hearts of many on the West Coast.

Other compositions, Praire Skies and Pleurez mes Yeux, Pleurez were beautifully presented by Marilynn Hemsley while Liz Munro gave heartfelt renditions of Tranquility and What a Delightful Day. Ann Kearney performed W-A-L-K from A Palette of Colours, published in 2001.

The day focused on the discussion of Remi Bouchard’s outstanding success as a composer pianist, teacher, clinician and mentor. As a composer who is entirely self-taught, Remi’s name is one that resonates in B.C. The yearly piano festivals often find Bouchard’s compositions played (from the piano Syllabi of the Royal Conservatory of Music, Conservatory Canada, and the Canadian National Conservatory).

The group ended with agreement that Remi Bouchard definitely exerted a very valuable musical influence on many people.

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Horses and riders gave it their all racing against the clock in suppor t of Crohn’s and Colitis Canada at the 5th annual It Takes Guts Barrel Race in Neepawa on June 24.

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Anderson commits Neepawa Nitros win U12 Tournament to Dalhousie

By Eoin Devereux

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Ashton Anderson in action for the Neepawa Natives during the 2017-2018 MJHL season.

Submitted Neepawa Natives media release Former Neepawa Natives forward Ashton Anderson, has committed to play for the Dalhousie University Tigers in the 2018-2019 season. Dalhousie University is a public research school located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Tigers play in the Atlantic University Sport (AUS) conference of U Sports. Next year, Anderson will be studying in the Faculty of Heath at the university, taking several medical science courses to earn a Bachelor of Science (Kinesiology).

Anderson was selected first overall in the MJHL draft in 2012 and had played over 200 games with the Natives over the last four seasons. Over that time he has won numerous team awards, represented the MJHL at the College Showcase in Regina, and capped off the season by winning the MJHL-IBAM scholarship.

The 20-year-old forward had great things to say about the Natives’ organization, stating, “I would like the thank the Neepawa Natives who drafted me in 2012, they helped me develop into a better player and most importantly a better person.” He had further praise for his billet’s and the community, “I can’t say thank you enough about the Phinney family, for taking me into their house and treating my like one of their own, and also Mary Ellen Clark, the billet coordinator, who did a lot for the guys and myself.

Lastly I’d like to thank the town of Neepawa, the fans, and all the people who helped me along during my time there, it’s a welcoming community and everyone made us all feel at home.”

Anderson also shared appreciation for his coaches and management, “I’d like to also thank the coaching staff, Dustin Howden, who put in hours helping me develop as a player, giving me the opportunity to showcase my hockey abilities, Myles Cathcart, who drafted me and helped in my development, and Byron Billett, who put countless hours in helping with all things needed for the recruitment process, from helping me studying for my SATs, talking to numerous schools and getting my name out there, and helping out with scholarships (MJHL-IBAM Scholarship).

The Neepawa Natives organization is happy for Ashton’s commitment and wishes him the best next year with the Dalhousie University Tigers.

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The Neepawa Nitro’s U12 girls softball team have finished off their season as the 2018 year-end Tournament Champions.

T he tour na ment was played in Brandon on June 23-24 and featured eight teams competing.

For the Neepawa Nitros, their tournament began on Saturday, June 23 with a 9-4 win over Hamiota.

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On Sunday, June 24, the Nitros fought off Carberry in extra innings for the 18-14 win and then beat D-H-W Edward Jones to secure a spot in the championship game.

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Neepawa Cubs fall in SCBL standings The

By Eoin Devereux

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The Neepawa Cubs’ recent losing streak was extended to six games, after a 5-2 defeat to the Portage Padres on Wednesday, June 20. As has been the cause for several of these losses, it was the tremendous pitching effort from the opposition they stunted the Cubs’ hopes of victory. This time, it was Joey Moffat of the Padres, who pitched six and two-thirds innings with 11 strikeouts, while surrendering just one earned run and a pair of walks.

The loss dropped Neepawa’s regular season record to 2-8-0 on the year, while Portage has improved to 9-1-0.

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The final two games of the regular season for the Cubs will be against the Dauphin Brewers and the Austin A’s.

Minnedosa Mavericks go 1-1 A strong start propelled the Minnedosa Mavericks to an 8-3 win over the Plumas Pirates on Wednesday, June e 20. The Mavs were able to plate six runs in the first inning to secure the win. The run production wasn’t quite & as big in Minnedosa’s next game though, as All theyyou lost to have to Dauphin 3-2 on Friday, June 22. These results us haveathe photo o Mavericks sitting in a tie for fourth place, along with the reading Plumas Pirates. Both teams currently have identical All you have to do6-4is the sendPr Must-Play 0 records. The Portage Padres remain league’s top Co us a the photo of yourself team, with an 11-1-0 record.

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By Dr. Mark Perrett BSCs DC Chiropractor

Everyone knows that we should all be active and get regular exercise to avoid cardiovascular disease and cancers. But did you know that exercise has a profound affect on the brain? So much so that it is more effective than any medication for dementia prevention, early brain wasting, mild depression, and anxiety!

Here are some powerful effects that occur in the brain when we get our heart pumping: It makes you happy Research shows that increasing your heart rate for only a half an hour can instantly decrease depression and anxiety symptoms. Exercises causes chemicals in the brain to be released that make us feel awesome. It has even been observed in mice. Evidence points to a pleasurable and pain-killing firing of the endocannabinoid system (also known as the psychoactive receptor for cannabis). This is why the local Miles For Mental Health Fun Run and Walk is a must to attend.

It makes you smarter Exercise causes increased oxygen to the brain. Studies show that only 20 minutes of exercise can have a significant positive effect

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Chemicals that help build and repair brain cells are released when performing aerobic exercise. The production of new brain cells (neurogenesis) occurs when a person is tasked with new or complex movements.

It makes you have a better memory It is not exactly fully understood how exercise helps memory but it is speculated that it is due to brain cell growth occurring in the hippocampus, the memory center of the brain. One study showed a

two per cent increase in total size of the hippocampus in seniors who walked 35 to 45 minutes just 3 times a week! The best time to exercise is around 4 hours after learning. We have all heard the saying “Your brain is like a muscle, use it or loose it” Get out and move!

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(APOE1). Exercise also burns up your glucose in the blood and the brain changes to burning fats.

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One MJHLer picked in NHL Draft

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Just one MJHLer heard their name called during the 2018 National Hockey League draft in Dallas over the weekend. Steinbach Pistons goaltender Matthew Thiessen was selected in the seventh round, 192nd overall, by the Vancouver Canucks.

In his rookie season with the Pistons, Thiessen put together a solid 2.06 goals against average and .923 save percentage. In the playoffs he was even better, putting together an outstanding 1.83 goals against average and a .933 save percentage. eading the Pistons to the MJHL crown, the ANAVET Cup title.

Terriers lose money The Portage Terriers board held their annual general meeting that was open to the public on Monday, June 25 at Stride Place.

The team recorded a loss of $29,869 after a season that saw them make an exit in the first round of playoffs.

Treasurer Mark Killam addressed the financials and noted that playing six less home games this season in playoffs than last season affected the bottom line.

The Terriers also incurred expenses renting a bus at the end of the season when theirs was no longer operational as well as purchasing a new bus.

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It seems that Manitoba is the toughest province in Canada to get certain medical tests and operations performed.

Manitoba patients face long wait times and in-province access to private health care. While in Alberta and Quebec, we are told a patient can go to a private clinic for diagnostic tests, such as CT scans and MRIs, and major surgical procedures, such as hip replacements. Some even leave the country to obtain these services. No such options, which are paid for out of pocket, seem to exist In Manitoba.

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Obituary A celebration of life will be held for Charlie Dunning, Saturday June 30th at 2pm at the McCreary Municipal Cemetery.

Martin Arnold Abstreiter Martin Arnold Abstreiter passed away peacefully on June 22, 2018 in Neepawa, Manitoba with his wife, all his children and numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren by his side at the age of 84.

Martin was born on November 11, 1933 in Langenberg, SK to Andreas & Hertha Abstreiter. He moved to Birnie Molsworth area at the age of 4 where he was raised and went to school. As a young man he worked on the railroad around Lynn Lake and then at Steep Rock Mine near Atikokan, Ontario. At the age of 20, he joined The Canadian Army where he stayed for three years. He came back to the farm and married Janice Fisk at the age of 25. He spent most of his life with pride on his farm near Glenella, Manitoba.

He is predeceased by his father Andreas, his mother Hertha, his brother Mervyn, brother in laws Walter Potrebka, Andres Desrocher, and Leonard Grudeski, and his son-in-law Elmo Baloun.

He is survived by his wife Janice, sons Darryl (Tara), Lenard (Diane) daughter Loreen McDonald (Randy), sons Donald (Yvonne), Michael (Willadine), Dennis (Lisa), brother Reginald (Helen), sisters Elfrieda (Donald) Jeffrey, Ellen Grudeski, Vernita Potrebka, brother-in-laws Conrad Fisk, Donald Fisk, Gerald Fisk, sister-in-laws Gwen Jensen (Ivar), Patricia Desrocher, Joan Ruck, 17 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Ella Gertrude Kirrie (nee Mauthe) Ella Kirrie, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away quietly on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 92 years.

Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at 2:00 pm at the Plumas United Church with Wendy Denbow officiating. Interment will follow at the Plumas Cemetery.

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Alvina Esther Mauthe Alvina was born on July 3rd, 1923 in the Maitland District north of Plumas to John and Caroline Walker.

She was the oldest of ten children, four having passed On away as young babies. She grew up on her parents’ farm and attended the Maitland school. After leaving her childhood home, and during the Second World War, she worked in Gladstone at the Paris Café. In her last few years of living on the farm, she worked as a Home Care Worker in Gladstone and after retiring from the farm, she and her husband moved to Gladstone where she continued working in the Home Care field for a number of years.

Alvina married Phillip Edward Mauthe on his return from the Second World War, on June 19th, 1947. They moved to the Golden Stream District in November of the same year and remained on the farm until 1984. While on the farm they had three sons, Garry (1948), Wayne (1952) and Darryl (1955).

After Ed passed away in 1992, Alvina remained in her home, later moving to the Legion Apartments, then to the Centennial Apartments and in 2017 she moved into Third Crossing Manor.

During their farm career Alvina was active in the community, The Canadian Legion, and the United Church. She enjoyed curling with her friends and family, cooking for family get-togethers, gardening, knitting and quilting. Many evenings were spent sitting around the kitchen table playing cards. After moving to Gladstone, she continued with these interests for as long as possible.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Canadian Cancer Society or Neepawa Palliative Care.

Alvina is survived by her sons Garry (Doris), Wayne (Mary-Lou), and Darryl (Lois), and grandchildren, Tracey (Matthew), Jason, Nicole (Kelly), Lori (Aran), Judy (Ben) as well as great grandchildren Sydni, David, Sadie, Ty and Chase.

Celebration of Life was held on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at the Glenella Community Hall with Interment at the Goodland Cemetery.

Funeral Service was held on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at the Gladstone United Church with Interment at the Gladstone Cemetery.

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Plumas Legion Branch #189 and Ladies Legion Auxiliary would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous support: Stride Credit Union (Plumas); PRB Transport; GWB Auto Sales; Plumas Stop & Shop. Thank you to everyone who donated and attended the Fundraiser Barbecue, with proceeds of $2,218.00, going to the Plumas Fire Department.

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Arden Hall, cap. 255. Park, camping and sports facilities, rink, curling ice, kitchen and lounge. Call Leah 368-2403 or 841-4766

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For Rent Seniors Suites For Rent

Proud big brothers Jayden and Easton are pleased to announce the arrival of

Keagan Michael Eric Ford

born on June 7th 2018 at Neepawa hospital. He is the 3rd son for parent's Brian and Candace Ford.

He weighed 8lbs 3oz and was 21 3/4" long at birth.

We would like to express thanks to Dr. Milligan and the Neepawa hospital staff.

Engagement Gloria & the late John Kerluke of Minnedosa are happy to announce the engagement of their son Jordan Kerluke to Sarah Megran, daughter of David & Susan Megran of Calgary, AB. A come and go bridal shower will be held Sat. July 21, 2018 from 3-5 pm. at the Kerluke family farm in Minnedosa, followed by a BBQ and evening celebration.

Jordan & Sarah are registered at The Bay. Please accept this as your invitation.

A September wedding will take place in Calgary.

Thank You

Thank You! On behalf of the Little Valley Jamboree Committee we would like to say thanks to everyone who supported this years event. It takes many volunteers, donations & all who attend as well as all who bought auction prizes & tickets to make the Little Valley Jamboree successful.

A special thanks to the Erickson Jam Committee, the Erickson Rec Centre & any other organizations who help us so much with set up and take down. Also a huge thanks to anyone volunteering at the jamboree, from running our gate, ticket sellers the canteen, kids activities or drink sales.

We definitely wouldn’t have our success without every ones support. Also thanks to anyone who sold books of raffle tickets leading up to the jamboree.

Our bands that donated their time to come and play a set were once again amazing, we thank you! We have so much musical talent in our area, your music was enjoyed by everyone in attendance!

It’s always nice to see former recipients & their families, it truly is one big Little Valley Jamboree family & we were so happy to have you all there!

We thank this years recipients, Brody, Brigham & Laina as well as their families for sharing your stories & helping to bring awareness of the struggles your kids face everyday.

You are all truly strong & inspirational families!

If you missed the Little Valley Jamboree this year you can watch us on NACTV – Neepawa and Minnedosa Access.

Also check us out on Facebook: Little Valley Jamboree.

Please show appreciation to our sponsors, we definitely couldn’t do this without them, you can find the complete list on our website: littlejamboree.com!

Thank you!

2 newly decorated 1 bedroom suites at 110 Legion Place, Gladstone, MB. For seniors 55 years and over. A Life Lease concept. Downtown location. Fridge, stove, laundry facilities, air cond, common room, elevator, security, hydro and water all included.

For information call Susan Martindale 1-204-385-2284 Gladstone Legion Sr. Housing Inc.

Notice Church Worship Times Prepared by the Neepawa Ministerial St. James Anglican 11:00 a.m.

First Baptist 10:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m. July & August Calvary Chapel 10:30 a.m.

Knox Presbyterian 11:00 a.m. closed July 1 Roman Catholic Saturday 7 p.m.

4:30 pm July 14-September 8 Sunday 11:00 a.m.

Ukrainian Catholic 9:00 am every second Sunday Neepawa United Church 11:00 a.m.

Held at Anglican Church from July-September 2 Christ Lutheran 10:30 a.m. closed 4th & 5th Sundays International Worship Centre 1:30 p.m.

Waldersee Lutheran 10:30 a.m.

Prairie Alliance Church 11:00 a.m. closed July 1 The Abiding Word Lutheran Church 9:00 a.m.

Brookdale United 9:30 a.m. closed June 24 - Sept 9 July 1 Ministerial Praise service at 10 am at Riverbend Park.

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION OF PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATE FOR GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MINTO-ODANAH Please be advised that a general municipal election will be held on October 24, 2018.

Prospective municipal election candidates must register with the Senior Election Official (SEO) during the registration period before they may begin to accept contributions, incur expenses, fundraise or borrow money for their campaign.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will be receiving candidate registrations: For the office of head of council: Between May 1, 2018 and September 18, 2018 For the office of councillor: Between June 30, 2018 and September 18, 2018 at the Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah office, 49 Main St. S., Minnedosa, Manitoba during the regular hours of business.

To obtain a registration form contact the S.E.O. at the telephone number listed below.

Dated at Minnedosa in the Province of Manitoba, on April 13, 2018.

Aaren Robertson, Senior Election Official Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah Box 1197 Minnedosa, Manitoba R0J 1E0 Phone: (204) 867-3282 Fax: (204) 867-1937 Email: mintoodanah@wcgwave.ca

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Help Wanted Farm Help Wanted Bulas Farms is a family owned grain and beef farm near Plumas. We are looking to hire a mature experienced person.

Duties include trucking and handling grain, driving modern farm machinery, maintenance, and other farm related duties as required.

Flexible wintertime hours would include, but not be limited to, doing maintenance and repairs in a modern heated shop and some cattle chores.

Qualifications include a Class 5 driver’s licence, must be able to do occasional heavy lifting and climbing, willing to work long hours and weekends during harvest and seeding. Experience with beef cattle and welding is beneficial.

Wages depend on experience and capabilities.

For more information, or to apply, Phone Darrin in the evening at (204) 386-2412

Crisanti Investments Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons Is currently looking for

6 Food Service Supervisors

Location: 10 Main Street, Neepawa, MB, R0J 1H0 Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time, Part-Time, Shift, Weekend, Morning, Day, Night & Evening Salary: $13/hour +Benefits Start Date: ASAP Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Please contact for job description How to Apply: In Person or mail: At above location By email: TimHortons3508@hotmail.com

GLADSTONE TRANSFER LIMITED

a leading Rural Manitoba based Long Haul Transportation Company that specializes in Dry Bulk and Aggregate Transportation, is seeking a Human Resources Manager to join our team.

This position, based in Gladstone Manitoba, will employ a successful candidate whom is motivated to sustaining day to day successful growth of a 65-year-old family run transportation company.

People with a high level of attention to detail, and a personality that embraces all aspects of human nature, are invited to apply.

This position will include, but not limited to the following duties.

• Reports directly to the CEO and Director of Personnel • Works alongside the Recruitment Administrator monitoring recruitment plans for proper permitting that fall under federal labour codes. Develop offers of employment for potential recruitments.

• Responsible for employee, employer relations for office staff, facility support staff, and longhaul fleet drivers.

• Validate all organization orientation to new staff members documented by the recruitment and training administrators.

• Monitor/Administer annual performance reviews.

• Monitor log book audits and verify compliancy under the highway traffic act.

• Create/Write and Maintain accurate job descriptions insuring accurate job descriptions are in place.

• Validation of Payroll functions and Holiday Schedules.

Insure adequate staffing in place at all times.

• Understand the Canada Labour Code and administer its functions within the company insuring that all aspects are met by company employment standards.

• Oversee and Validate the companies Health Benefits plan.

• Conflict Management • Management of Staffs Time Management • Research Training Courses that would benefit all staff members.

• Administer Insurance for Equipment /Fleet/Facility/ Infrastructure aspects of company.

• Cultivate Efficiency and Effective Communication in the work place.

Education and qualifications should include a minimum of 3 years in HR related positions.

Preference will be given to people with a Diploma or Degree in the HR or Business field.

Transportation background would be an asset.

Salary range of $35000.00 to $45000.00 per year depending on experience.

Please submit resume to: info@gladstonetransfer.com attention CEO We respect and appreciate all those who apply, however only those of interest will be contacted for an interview. contacted for an interview.

GLADSTONE TRANSFER LIMITED

a leading Rural Manitoba based Long Haul Transportation Company that specializes in Dry Bulk and Aggregate Transportation, is seeking a Full Time Receptionist to join our team.

This position, based in Gladstone Manitoba, will employ a successful candidate whom is motivated to sustaining Invites applications for: day to day successful growth of a 65-year-old family run Residence Manager transportation company.

AspenLea Apartments People with a high level of attention to detail, and a 20 Westcreek Crescent, Neepawa personality that embraces all aspects of human nature, are invited to apply.

Part-time contract position.

This position will include, but not limited to the following Manager is fully accountable for all day to day duties. property operations, overseeing • Reports directly to the CEO and Director of Personnel and maintaining the 24 unit property.

• Answer calls and be available as the first contact in Computer Skills required.

Reception to direct customers and enquires to the Deadline: Noon, Wednesday, July 4, 2018 proper location.

• Greet and Assist Visitors and Customers attending the Please Contact Jo Ann at 204-212-1130 or Facility. manageraspenlea@wcgwave.ca • Responsible for recording minutes in staff meetings.

• Prepare Document Binders for all equipment and monitor expiry dates.

• Filing Duties.

• Data entry.

• Monitor Holiday schedules.

FOODS • Administer phone system.

Meat Cutter/Production PersonnelDocket • Maintain Stationary Supplies Media Section • Light Cleaning Duties HyLife Foods a division of the HyLife organization is engaged 1806-043A in the Brandon Sun Careers dressing and processing of hogs for both domestic and world markets.

Education and qualifications should include a minimum of Careers To reach and sustain its position as a premier supplier of quality1806-043G food 3 years inNeepawa ReceptionistBanner related positions. Preference will products it strives to employ talented and motivated people who are be given toRivers peopleBanner with an outstanding personality and one Gazette Reporter 1806-043H Careers capable of reaching the cutting edge of their discipline. that can effectively direct calls and communications in a timely and efficient manner. Transportation background This position is based at the operations in the vibrant community would be an asset. of Neepawa, Manitoba which has a reputation for its beauty and Salary range negotiable depending on experience. high quality of life. Due to rapid growth we are looking for Meat Please submit resume to: Cutters/Production Personnel. info@gladstonetransfer.com attention CEO Responsibilities / Duties include but are not limited to: We respect and appreciate all those who apply, however • Slaughter, eviscerate and mark hogs for further processing only those of interest will be contacted for an interview.

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• Cut pork carcasses into primal cuts for further detailed specifications intended for commercial, industrial, institutional or wholesale use • De-bone edible part and remove inedible organs or parts

The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications: • Be able to work in a culturally diverse workplace • Have a good work ethic • Focus on treating people with dignity and respect • Appreciate a stable long term work environment • Experience as an Industrial Butcher or trimmer is required • Completion of secondary school may be required Current starting wage is $14.15, ranging as high as $21 plus $1.00 per hour perfect attendance incentive!

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation based on experience and knowledge.

HyLife has been recognized as a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best-Managed Companies.

If you have the qualifications and the passion to meet this challenge then we would like to explore your potential.

Please apply online at http://www.hylife.com/current-opportunities/ at 623 Main Street E, PO Box 10,000, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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2 positions available Full Time OR Part Time - Benefits Package (full time only) - Competitive wages - Willingness to work overtime and some weekends - Valid driver’s license - Class 3 an asset - Ability to perm MGI Safety

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CLASS 1 TRUCK DRIVER TO RUN CANADA

- Paid pick, drops, layovers and stat pay - Multi drop runs - Cell usage - Benefit package - Dedicated truck - Sign on bonus - Quarterly and annual bonus - Reset at home - Weekend home time - Paid training - Referral program

Contact Derek @ 204-793-7465

Centennial Transport & Leasing Ltd.

NOW HIRING HOUSEKEEPERS • Must be able to stay on feet for long periods of time • Pays great attention to details Staff housing available, if needed

For more information or to apply,please contact Barb Kelly: barb@elkhornresort.mb.ca or 204.848.8509

www.elkhornresort.mb.ca 1.866.355.4676 | 204.848.2802 PO Box 40, 3 Mooswa Dr E, Onanole, MB R0J1N0

LTL Truck Driver

Freezerco, a division of the HyLife organization, is currently seeking an LTL Truck Driver to join the team. This position is based in the vibrant community of Neepawa, Manitoba which has a reputation for its beauty and high quality of life. To sustain its position as a premier supplier of quality food products HyLife strives to employ talented and motivated people who are capable of reaching the cutting edge of their discipline.

This out-of-scope position will include the following responsibilities and day-to-day functions: • Pick up supplies in Winnipeg to deliver to Neepawa • Pick up reefer trailers in Neepawa to delivery points in Winnipeg • LTL multi pickups and drops • Paperwork including log books • Flexible hours Monday through Friday may include evenings Prepared by the The successful candidate should possess the following HR ADWORKS qualifications: Service Team • Class 1A license with clean abstract • Must have knowledge of Winnipeg • Good communication skills • Controlled substance test with negative result • Criminal record search • Strong focus on food safety and workplace safety We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation based on experience and knowledge. HyLife has Date Ad Size been recognized as a Insertion Platinum Member of Canada’s Best-Managed Companies.

June 30/18 2 col x 7.6133” If you have the qualifications and the passion meetx this June 29/18 3to col 7.6133” challenge then we would like to explore your potential. Please June 29/18 3 col x 7.6133” apply online at http://www.hylife.com/current-opportunities/ Applicants who are not currently eligible to work in Canada will not be considered for this position.

We thank all applicants, however, only those under further TOTAL PRIC consideration will be contacted.

HOCKEY HEAD COACH

Brandon, Manitoba August 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019 Competition # 86-17/18 Salary range: Honorarium ($6,000-$8,000) Assiniboine Community College strives to create Exceptional Learning Experiences for our students. We place a high priority on student success and are committed to building an environment that creates and supports a high level of student engagement.

The women’s hockey team plays in the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) Division 2. The team played its first full year in the 201718 season and qualified for Nationals. The team plays approximately a 25 game season. Games are primarily against other ACHA teams in Canada and the northern United States, during the weekend.

Be Passionate. You are passionate about working with student athletes, coaching, and hockey. Evaluating performance and providing suitable feedback comes naturally to you and you are able to balance constructive criticism with positive and motivating comments. You are able to assess strengths and weaknesses in a participant’s performance, while identifying areas for further development. You have a positive personality and are able to encourage participants to gain and develop skills, knowledge, and techniques, both on and off the ice.

Take Initiative. You are the type of person who helps the team and individual players set goals and work towards achieving these goals. Your experience allows you to develop and run open try-outs, plan and effectively run 2-3 practices per week, develop and communicate game plans, and be able to take advantage of ‘coaching moments’ during games and practices.

Your engaging personality would thrive on the opportunity to recruit players ahead of time, to the team.

Deliver Results. In order to deliver the results needed you are able to maintain open communication with the Athletics Department and ensue adherence to all league requirements, deadlines, and player eligibility.

You work with the Athletic Department to ensure all athletes understand the academic requirements and adhere to them. You will have a strong understanding of hockey, including the skills and strategies, and be able to maintain positive coaching habits. Frequent travel including overnight and weekends required, travel costs (meals, transportation, accommodation) are provided.

This competition will remain open until filled.

Assiniboine Community College campuses are located on traditional territories of treaty No.1 and Treaty No.2, the shared traditional lands of Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, Dene and Anishinabek/Ojibwe peoples, and the homeland of the Metis Nation.

If you are interested in this career opportunity, please forward your resume and cover letter to: Assiniboine Community College c/o Human Resources 1430 Victoria Avenue East, Brandon, Manitoba R7A 2A9 Fax 204.725.8736 or Email humanresources@assiniboine.net

We thank you for your interest. Those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Help Wanted Jarvis Trucking Ltd, Gladstone, MB.

Require additional Class 1 drivers. Operating super B grain hoppers, prairie provinces only.

Contact Steve, 204-385-3048 or 204-871-5139 Email kjarvisfarms@gmail.com

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Letter to the editor

Continued from page 5 Only Ontario and Prince Edward Island have already indicated they would follow the federal government’s lead on passive investment rules. CFIB is calling on the newly elected Ontario government to revisit that decision before it goes into effect in 2019.

In addition to keeping the small business tax rate open to businesses with existing passive investment income, CFIB encourages the Ministers to consider

the following measures: · Freeze or reduce taxes for businesses grappling with Canada Pension Plan premium increases that start in 2019 · Reallocate provincial Workers’ Compensation Board surpluses to employers · Allow a business to deduct up to $100,000 of new capital investments in the year of purchase · Implement tax credits for small businesses to hire and train youth · Commit to balancing budgets in those jurisdic-

tions running deficits over the next five years · Measure the regulatory burden and take actions to reduce it.

We’re hearing from small business owners everywhere that they’re frustrated with mounting taxes and regulations, especially as the reverse is true in the US. We are asking Finance Ministers to listen to their concerns and act now.

Dan Kelly CFIB president and CEO

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Make a home offer they can’t refuse Metro Creative Connection Submitted

Buying a home can be very competitive. A well-maintained property with all of the bells and whistles that today’s buyers demand figures to attract many offers, and buyers who have found their dream homes must be prepared to make an offer that sellers can’t refuse.

Standing out in a sea of other potential home buyers is not always so easy, but there are steps buyers can take to ensure their offer is the one sellers ultimately accept.

• Get preapproved for a mortgage. Sellers’ patience may wear thin with buyers who are not preapproved for a mortgage when making their offers. Preapproval can speed up the selling process, as buyers won’t need to secure financing afterward.

When sellers receive multiple offers on their homes, they are more likely to sell their homes to buyers whose financing is already lined up as opposed to buyers who have to scramble to secure loans.

• Establish a strong rapport with the sellers. It’s not uncommon for homeowners to develop emotional attachments to their homes, and buyers should keep that in mind when viewing a home and negotiating their purchase. Sellers won’t want to hear about how ugly a home is or how much money buyers will have to spend to bring the home up to their standards. While buyers must weigh such variables when making their offers, keep it as cordial as possible and

avoid any inflammatory remarks during the negotiation process. Sellers may be more likely to accept a lower offer from a buyer they like than a higher offer from someone they don’t like.

• Don’t delay an inspection. When a property is drawing significant interest, buyers can set their offers apart from the rest by arranging for a near-immediate inspection. Some buyers may want sellers to give them a couple of weeks to arrange for an inspection, and that may irritate sellers who want to sell their homes as quickly as possible. Have an inspector ready to perform an inspection within days of making your offer.

• Include an escalation clause. When making an offer on a home, prospective buyers can include an escalation clause.

Such a clause acknowledges that a potential buyer is willing to increase his or her initial offer by a predetermined amount to exceed any bids that are higher than that initial offer. When sellers trigger such clauses, they are often required to show the other offers they received that triggered the escalation clause. Escalation clauses show the sellers you really want the house while keeping potential buyers’ hopes of buying the home alive when the bids are competitive.

Prospective home buyers may find themselves in some stiff competition upon finding their dream homes. But a few simple strategies can make their offers stand out and increase their chances of buying their ideal homes.

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Let peace prevail Erickson Collegiate class of 2018

A solemn visit to the International Peace Gardens

By Jean Borchardt Submitted

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The graduation ceremony for Erickson Collegiate was held on June 25. The banquet and Safe Grad followed at Onanole Rec. Centre. Congratulations to all of the graduates from this year’s class.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF AL AND JEAN BORCHARDT

Top picture: This cairn, composed of steel rescued from the World Trade Centre is an enduring reminder of the 9/11 attack.Bottom picture: A plaque titled “Let Peace Prevail” stands near the monument.

what a horrific day that was, and the many lives that were lost. The plaque reads “Let Peace Prevail” The International Peace Garden represents a unique and enduring symbol of the strength of our friendship as nations, our mutual respect and our shared desire for world peace.

The events of Sept 11, 2001 failed to shake the foundation of our shared vision of peace and prosper-

ity for all the world’s people.

This cairn, composed of steel rescued from the devastation of the World Trade Centre in New York, ensures the memory of this tragedy will not be lost and reminds us to cherish tolerance, understanding and freedom.

Officially unveiled by The Honourable Gary Doer, Premier of Manitoba, September 11, 2002.

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On Friday, June 22, My husband Rev. Al Borchardt and I decided to take an excursion to the International Peace Gardens. The intentions were to meet some friends there, but due to a misunderstanding it turned out to be a sight seeing trip.

What a glorious place the Peace Gardens are. We have been there one other time when our youngest son went to the Legion Athletic Camp that they were having there, but at that time we dropped him off and that was the extent of our visit.

The dream of a formal botanical garden in the heart of the North American continent took shape in the late 1920’s. The dream became reality on July 14, 1932 with the dedication of a cairn built right on the 49th Parallel in the Turlte Mountains. An estimated 50,000 people attended this important event to establish an International Peace Garden that celebrates the peaceful coexistence of Canada and the United States of America.

Our trip proved to be a very interesting day. Upon entering the Garden there’s a grand opening marker that was dedicated on July 14, 1932. The plaque is near

by Peace Poles presented by the Japanese government, “May Peace Prevail.” The pamphlet we were given at the administration office showed a Promise of Peace sculpture with a pool of water and a hand coming up out of the water, holding up a dove, the symbol of peace.

There were many volunteers planting flowers and improving the grounds that day, many youth were involved in the sports activities at the athletic camp, there’s also an International Music Camp and many areas of campsites, picnic areas but he highlight of the trip was to the Memorial Garden where they had a display of the steel beams from the September 11, 2001 World Trade Center. There was so much to see but the amount of walking and the heat of the day proved to be a little over bearing. However, the pictures give an idea of the awesome feeling you get standing there looking at the display and realizing

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Congratulations to the NACI graduating class of 2018

PHOTO BY BOB LEPISCHAK

The Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute 2018 Grad class looked fabulous in all their finery this week. Twelve years of hard work was capped off with ceremony and celebration. Fancy dress and fancy cars were spotted all over town as grads chose to celebrate in both unique and traditional ways. Additional details on the NACI award and scholarship winners will appear in a future edition of the Banner & Press.

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