Friday, November 11, 2022 - Neepawa Banner & Press

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The grand opening for Neepawa’s new RCMP detachment building took place on Friday, Nov. 4. From left to right: Deputy mayor Murray Parrott, RCMP staff sergeant Colby Argue, staff sergeant (ret.) Mark Morehouse and mayor Brian Hedley cut the ribbon on the new 7,663

facility. Story and additional pictures on page 9.

Jodie Byram confirmed as PC candidate for Agassiz

Seeking to replace Eileen Clarke as MLA for the electoral district

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The Manitoba Progres sive Conservative (PC) Party are the first out the gate in terms of nominat ing a candidate in Agassiz for the next provincial election. Jodie Byram has been affirmed as the party’s candidate to be the next Member of the Legis lative Assembly (MLA) for the electoral district. Byram was nominated by acclamation at a party meeting in Gladstone on Saturday, Nov. 5.

While this is Byram’s first foray as a candidate, she does have a long ca reer in politics, having

served as outgoing MLA Eileen Clarke’s constitu ency assistant for the past seven years. In a personal message posted to social media, Clarke applauded the Party’s decision to go with Byram, stating “Jodie has been an out standing Constituency Assistant to me the past seven years. Her dedi cation to the people of Agassiz and her caring and compassionate way of talking to those who call our office for assistance has not gone unnoticed,” stated Clarke. “You have more than earned the honour of walking the marble halls of the Mani toba Legislature.”

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Grateful for the opportunity

The Banner & Press had a chance to speak with Byram a few days after the acclama tion. She said that she was honoured to be the nominee. As well, Byram expressed her gratitude to Eileen Clarke and the example she has set.

“It’s a privilege for me to have the opportunity to potentially represent the region in this way and follow in Eileen Clarke’s footsteps. Having seen the example that [Clarke] has set over the years, she has been a fantastic mentor. She has served well and with integrity. I know what she’s done for Agassiz and what she does behind

the scenes. I hope I am able to continue her example of integrity.”

Byram also said she is confident that her know ledge of the district’s issues and willingness to put in the work, will be of benefit to the residents of Agassiz.

The Manitoba PC’s are the first political party to confirm a nominee for the electoral district. The Mani toba New Democratic Party (NDP) or Manitoba Liberal Party have yet to nomin ate candidates for Agassiz. Under the province’s fixedterm elections legislation, the next election must be called on or before Oct. 2, 2023.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left to grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them

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Mary-Ellen Clarke presents a cheque of $100,000 to Norman Long, winner of the 2022 Neepawa & District Medical Committee Farm & Leisure Lotto, and his wife Elsie Long. Norman plans on paying off some bills, including paying off his truck.

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Gladstone Golf recognizes members for years of volunteerism

Last week at the Gladstone Golf Club annual general meeting, four members were presented with their Honorary Life Membership. All four of these individuals have dedicated a tremendous amount of time over the years to volunteering for the betterment of the golf course. From left to right: President Gerald Bisson, Murray Antoniuk, Leslie Boden, Allan Stewart, Allistair Scott standing in for Mel Fischer.

Correction

Last week, on Page B8 of the Re membrance Day section, there were a couple errors that the Banner & Press wishes to correct. Firstly, the spelling for “Grostengrun”, as it was written out in the article. Although the spelling ap peared as such in the original documents provided by the memorial books team, the correct spelling for the location is actually Grostenquin.

Secondly, but most importantly, an error regarding the information on Margaret Eleanor Adamson. When

the article was being written, the writer interpreted the original copy of informa tion as an obituary, due to the style of writing, and so wrote a line beginning with “According to her obituary”.

However, this was done in error and it is important to note that Margaret Adamson is still very much alive.

The writer, along with the Banner & Press, extend their sincerest apologies for these errors. As well, their thanks for them being brought forward so they could be addressed and amended.

Gladstone Auction Mart Cattle Market Report

Steers

3-400 lbs. 310.00-332.00

4-500 lbs. 295.00-318.00 5-600 lbs. 260.00-287.00 6-700 lbs. 240.00-267.50 7-800 lbs. 235.00-254.00 8-900 lbs. 211.00-232.00 900+ lbs. 200.00-231.00 Bulls 110-128

Heifers

3-400 lbs. 235.00-259.00 4-500 lbs. 238.00-264.00 5-600 lbs. 220.00-238.00 6-700 lbs. 198.00-224.00 7-800 lbs. 195.00-209.00 8-900 lbs. 160.00-169.00 900+ lbs. 150.00-165.50 Cows 80-90 head sold 1,123 21042AL0

But if you are unwilling to obey the Lord, then decide today whom you will obey. Will it be the gods of your ancestors beyond the Euphrates or the gods of the Amorites here in this land? But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord.

Joshua 24:15 (The Living Bible)

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Perspectives

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By the time this column sees the light of day, the United States will have conducted their midterm elections. The U.S. mid-terms serve a couple of purposes. They serve as a sort of referendum on the sitting president’s performance. It’s like a half-way performance review and it’s rare that presidents do all that well. This year, the aging, faltering President Joe Biden is expected to get a poor review. Of course, he will stay in office as he is not on these mid-term ballots. Most pundits are estimating he will be punished for his economic performance by voters defeating Democratic candidates for Senate and House seats.

How the mid-terms go, that is which party dominates, will be pivotal as to who runs for President. Biden, as noted above, is ailing in a number of ways. He seems frail in body and mind at times and he turns 80 this month. In my humble opinon, he’s not a great option for President. If his Democratic Party candidates get beat up pretty bad, the party and Biden should go shopping for a new presidential candidate.

The alternative is worse on the Republican side in my opinion in the form of Donald Trump. Trump has a four year advantage over Biden at age 76. But, Trump suffers as many deficits as Biden. He is in many legal battles, like Biden he is often separ ated from the truth and he is hated by his opponents. Biden is disdained but Trump is hated.

As I have said many times, if Trump and Biden are the two best choices for president they can come up with, the country is in huge trouble.

If the Democrats win, Biden will likely run again in 2024 and he will

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be 82. If the Republicans win, it’s almost certain that Trump will run in 2024 and he will be 78. It’s hard to determine which man is craziest. The U.S electorate is being played for fools but many seem to be willing participants in the foolishness.

The U.S. elections are a huge business. Their elections of House of Represenatives members cost mil lions of dollars. The House of Repre senatives is somewhat equivalent to our House of Commons in Ottawa. I have been part of elections and some what familar with the Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa constituency. Our MP Dan Mazier and the D-S-R-N have likely never spent more than a $100,000 on an election. In Canada, companies and individuals can only donate small amounts of money to parties and candidates. There seems to be no limits in the U.S and it’s very distorting. The U.S. news media outlets would be very upset if there were limits on political spending as it must be a huge part of their income.

With nation-wide elections every two years the campaigns run almost constantly, the cash flow to media is continuous and huge.

The voting results are going to pivot on issues that many people have ignored. In spite of the hype, the pivotal issues are not gender or abor tion or religion. It goes back to Bill Clinton’s insight from years ago, the economy. Under current conditions, the perception is that Republicans and Trump would be better for the economy. The four Trump years appear to have been better than the two Biden years.

When pencil reaches the ballot in the ballot booth, most people will vote for what they see as best for them and their families. Neither Trump nor Biden are very attractive as they both offer a lot of negatives due to age, dumb statements, legal issues and a whole range of negative things. Faced with all the negativity, choices come down to the economy and little else. The other issues may well fade away as voters go the polls.

All that said, the U.S. voters need better choices but I am not sure they deserve better.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this column are the writer’s personal views and are not to be taken as being the view of the Banner & Press staff.

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Rita Friesen

A quiet pause to remember

Iwas

deeply moved, strangely moved, as I stood and lifted my voice with the others of my faith family, and led by the choir, we sang the prayer ‘God, keep our land glorious and free’. It was Peace Sunday, the Sunday nearest to November 11; a service in which we pause to remember the effects and results of conflicts, honour all those who have served and are serving, and give thanks for our freedoms.

Perhaps it is my age, perhaps it is the precious family histories that have been shared with me, perhaps it is from the books I’ve read and the history I have studied and perhaps it is from the travel experiences I have gathered, but my definition of freedom is quite different from one that is commonly discussed today. Having paused in Auschwitz; having drunk deeply at a public meeting in a synagogue in Gronigen where a descendant of the holo caust survivor and a daughter of an SS officer shared their histories and pled for peace and understanding; having been humbled by the monument to the holocaust in the Moscow museum; having toured the home of Ann Frank; I am forever changed. My view of freedom – I am free to attend a place of worship of my choice, I am free to speak to whom I choose, I am free to own my home, and the list goes on. I am free. ‘God, keep our land glorious and free’. May we daily utter this plea.

Still standing, we were led into another prayer in song, ‘God, save our gracious king’. In my memory I have only asked that for our queen. It was a natural shift, I never flubbed the words once! Here, too, I was moved. I have always been a royalist. Only after the scrapbooks I cre ated when a youth, filled with royal clippings, became musty and mouldy, did I reluctantly discard them. It is not the wealth, prestige or power of the monarchy that intrigued me. I have given this some thought- it is a person in position of authority, and power, performing their work with dignity, strength and purpose.

The service was only days before Remembrance Day. The service set the tone for me perfectly. The two minutes of silence while the names of those from our community who served scrolled on the overhead, the laying of the wreaths by Legion members, the tribute –‘ They shall not grow old as we grow old…..’ My heart has been heavy these past days, for loved ones in our community, for the unrest in this world, the divisions in families and countries, for the unknown. This quiet pausing to remember and give thanks came at the right time.

For me it does come down to this- ‘let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.’ May I, with my words and deeds, provide a safe place for others to grow, to con fide, to confess, to find healing. I cannot, nor do I wish to, control the thoughts and actions of others, robbing them of their freedoms. One can do a whole lot of thinking in two minutes of silence...

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Twelve MVLs, Part 11

Thestory you are about to read is true.

Although names have been changed to avoid identifying its main charac ters, there is nothing in this story for which anyone need be ashamed. It has a very happy ending and taught me a lesson that I’ve never forgotten.

It began in February of 1969. The teachers’ strike I wrote about in last week’s col umn was over. We had writ ten (and hopefully passed) our January departmental exams and were settling in to our second semester of classes; one of which was Physics 30. It was my smallest class-less than 10 students (I don’t recall the exact num ber). Our teacher was famil iar with the course material (he knew his stuff) but, for reasons which I would not discover until five years later, found it very difficult to share what he knew with us.

After one month in this class, Rob (one of my class mates-not his real name) and I paid a visit to the school Principal. We had a

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simple request. We asked if we could purchase copies of the Physics 30 correspond ence course. We would go through the worksheets and do the assignments on our own time to help us master the concepts we learned in class. The Principal looked at us, smiled approvingly and ordered the material. We each paid for the packets and in our next study period, we went to work.

What happened next sur prised us even more. When we explained what we were doing to our teacher, he made us an offer we couldn’t refuse. If we would allow him to join our little study circle, he would help us work through the difficult parts of the course. We gladly accepted his offer and we quickly learned that while our teacher might not have

excelled as a lecturer, he was an excellent tutor. We learned a lot from him and I think he really enjoyed watching us teach and learn from each other.

One student whose achievement in Physics 30 amazed us all was Jeff (again not his real name). Jeff was not a “straight A” student. He had to work very hard just to get a passing grade on most of his courses. I don’t recall him ever speaking about his career choice or post-secondary education plans. What I remember about him is that he loved Physics. So when given the opportunity, he purchased the correspondence course and joined our Physics 30 study circle. The change that came over him shocked us all.

For the rest of that semes

ter, Jeff received one-on-one instruction and coaching from every member of our study circle. He quickly mas tered the course material and he went into the final exam with more confidence than we had ever seen in him.

Later that fall, I ran into Rob. “Neil,” he said, “Has anyone told you how Jeff did on his Physics 30 final?” No one had. “He got 65 per cent,” Rob said enthusiastic ally. But that wasn’t his only piece of news. Every member of our study circle had scored at least 90 per cent on that final; and most of us got bet ter than that. I got 97 (just reporting facts).

The lesson I learned has remained with me to this day. “When you invest your time, talent and energy in serving others, you help yourself as well.” What you give to others comes back to you with added value. Of all the memories I have of my years in public school, this one is the happiest. Thanks for letting me share it this week.

Pat Dempsey: First mayor of Neepawa?

Iwilladmit my research in old books can carry me only so far. My quest for knowledge was birthed out of a line from an auc tion that was Signed “Pat Dempsey First Mayor of Neepawa 1882.”

Now I don’t know if you are aware and up to date with Neepawa history, but Pat Dempsey doesn’t sound like J.J. Hamilton to me, the first recorded mayor of Neepawa in 1883. Who was this man? This question sent me looking into Nee pawa’s history to see what I could find, and I found a direct mention and a pos sible one. The later is more than likely a son or nephew if it is true at all.

The first and credible source was found on page 137 Of the book “75 years of the Keystone of the Keystone Province, Nee pawa land of Plenty.” Long winded title for a book if you ask me but I finally found more information about Patrick Dempsey. Although it was only one paragraph it read, “MAYOR PAT Ac cording to Fred L. Davis,

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the dust off an old story names the late Patrick Dempsey as the town’s first mayor. This was an “unofficial” election in 1882 before Neepawa was actually a town and was hatched up by the ambitious young men of the town who felt that the new community must be dignified by hav ing at least a titular mayor. Due to his songs and his fun-loving disposition, Pat was the popular choice.”

Joel Asselstine

Banner and upon the lead and information of a very helpful hometown histor ian, (thank-you Norma Forsman) I couldn’t do half of this without you. I have found the last known to me mentions of Patrick Dempsey

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Well now I know he liked to sing and was a fun-loving guy, but who was he? If tales are correct, the next men tion of Pat in the annals of History are in the records of a soccer match between Neepawa and Carberry in 1921. After WW1, the retired soldiers and fathers formed a soccer team and faced off against each other in Portage la Prairie. The

reason I consider this record as non-credible is thus, the same story but lacking the mention of Patrick Demp sey and stating that it took place in 1908 instead of 1921. But I digress, The story goes that Neepawa and Carberry faced off each other on a Friday afternoon at 2pm and played for 3 and half hours before stopping for supper then proceeded to play from 6-9pm which they delayed the game to the next morning at 7. Still tied at zero at noon Car berry was forced to forfeit as their train arrived first and was departing in an hour. It is noted that Pat Dempsey tried to talk with the conductors to delay the departure of the train, but they refused.

After a quick dive through the archives of the Neepawa

Patrick Dempsey, Born 1842 in Neepawa, lived in the Osprey district until moving to Neepawa some time before his unofficial “Mayorship”. Later in life at age 44 he married Lu cinda Eleanor Cobourn, he survived his wife in 1929 as she passed away at the age of 70, and he would join her on January 29 1931. Both are buried at the Riverside Cemetery in unmarked graves.

From website searches to town history books and even old newspapers. I have exhausted my avenues of new information and I am infuriated. So I ask, If any residents have any informa tion on “The first Mayor of Neepawa” I would greatly appreciate it.

out of helen’s kitchen Helen Drysdale Cakes

What is a celebration without a cake? Be it vanilla, lemon, chocolate, carrot, Bundt, marble, layered or chiffon cakes held a special place in any celebration or every day occa sion. The word cake was coined by Britain in the 13th century, and derived from the Old Norse word, kaka.

Cakes have been around since ancient times. The first “cakes” were made with bread dough that had added eggs, butter, honey, nuts and dried fruit. Advanced technology from hearth to wood stoves with ovens, improved wheat milling for a more refined flour and the production of more pans and molds to bake cakes came about in the middle of the 19th century. At that time as well, the development of baking powder and baking soda increased the popularity of baking cakes. In that era white sugar was scarce and expensive to come by. Molasses was inexpensive so many of the first cakes were made with molasses for a sweetener.

It is believed that the Germans were the first to celebrate birthdays in the manner we celebrate today. Kinderfest, a birthday celebration for children, had a cake decorated with a candle for each year of their age plus one, to represent hope for another healthy year.

Cakes in our great-grandmother’s day were the yardstick by which a women’s cooking skills were measured. They had to get the right temperature in the woodstove to bake the cake, their special recipe and the freshest eggs. Then came the holler, “don’t slam the door” so the cake would not fall.

We have John Duff of P. Duff and Sons to thank for cake mixes. His company had a molasses surplus. On experimenting, he was successful in turning the syrup into powder and developed a gingerbread baking mix. Duff went on to create different kinds of cake mixes. Despite his assurance of an old-fashioned, homemade taste with minimal effort on the part of the cook, the baking mixes really didn’t take off until after World War II.

Lemon chiffon cake

Chiffon cakes can be flavoured with citrus, chocolate, vanilla, or any flavouring you choose. Whenever I make this dessert my family is thrilled! Chiffon cakes are one of the classic desserts ideal for any occasion.

7 large eggs, separated, room temperature

1/2 tsp. cream of tartar 2 cups flour

1 1/2 cup white sugar 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder

3/4 tsp. salt 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup canola oil 1 tsp. grated lemon zest 1 tsp. lemon flavour 1 Tbsp. lemon juice

Icing: 1/3 cup butter, softened 3 cups icing sugar 1 tsp. grated lemon zest 1/4 cup lemon juice

Preheat oven to 325°F with the rack on the bottom third. Make sure your mixing bowl and beaters are very clean. Add the egg whites to the bowl and add cream of tartar. Beat on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add 1/2 cup of the sugar and continue beating until stiff and glossy. Set aside.

Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt together. In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks, milk, oil, lemon zest, lemon flavour and lemon juice until smooth. Add the flour mixture in two additions and beat until well blended. Gently fold in one third of the whites into batter. Fold carefully and slowly so not deflate the egg whites. Carefully fold in the remaining egg whites in two batches. Gently spoon batter into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert pan; cool completely in pan, about 1 hour. Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate. In a bowl, combine frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Drizzle and spread over cake.

Marble Cake

Marble cakes were often served in our home. It was fun making the marbled pat tern in the chocolate and vanilla cake batter. This from-scratch cake makes birthday cake status!

1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 cup milk

Supporting a grieving loved one

Grief is an emotion and a process that all of us are go ing to encounter at some point in our lives but this doesn’t mean that we all instinctually know how to support someone who is grieving. Supporting a grieving person can feel really hard because no matter what you say, “I’m sorry” will never feel like enough to reflect the grief that your loved one is feeling. No matter what you add to the “I’m sorry”, or how you say it, it just doesn’t feel adequate. Struggling to support someone who is grieving can be an indication of a deep love for that hu man because you want to convey your love for them and your desire for them not to be in pain and that is HARD.

Let’s talk about some ways you can support someone who is grieving in ways that will hopefully feel comfortable to you.

• Your goal should never be to make them feel bet ter. You can’t do that and giving yourself that ex pectation is setting your self up for failure. Your goal is to bear witness to their grief and walk beside them in their journey.

• Check your expectations. Do you have expectations of what a person’s grief should look like? Grief is experienced differently by everyone, it looks dif ferent, there are different timelines and different things help. If you see your loved one laughing, this does not mean that they are “over” their grief. We want to see people who

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are grieving laugh and throughout the process this is interspersed with ‘normal’ grief emotions.

• Your loved one may not reach out to you for help. This does not mean that they don’t need or want your help, they may just not know what they need at this time.

• If you don’t know what to say, you can say, “I don’t know what to say but I’m here for you”. Words are not the only indication of your presence; your loved one can feel your caring energy just by sitting with you in silence.

• It’s OK to convey your understanding of their grief by stating that you have experienced loss, “I lost my father too” can be very helpful but that’s where it should end. If you find yourself talking more than the person who is ex periencing grief than you may have unintentionally taken over the conversa tion .

• Don’t offer platitudes like, “Everything happens for a reason”. They are

given with good inten tions, but they really are dismissive. They send the underlying message that, “you should be OK with this loss because it was meant to be.”

• Timing is important. If you are checking in with your friend, don’t do it in a public or unsafe space. Your loved one could be emotionally triggered by your questions and al though emotions are very OK, they will want to have control over where those emotions are expressed.

It is not up to us to judge anyone else’s experience of grief, the intensity of their emotions, how they express their grief, their timeline for their grief and how they cope with their grief. We have a very im portant role as supporters of those who are grieving, you can make a real dif ference in your loved ones life because they know that they have you to turn to.

Delsie Martin (BA, BSW RSW, MSW candidate) is a masters of social work student with the University of Calgary.

2 cups flour 2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1/3 cup baking cocoa powder

Preheat the oven to 350° F (175° C). In a mixing bowl beat the butter and sugar together. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix well. Stir in the milk. Mix the flour, baking powder and salt together. Mix to moisten, then beat with an electric mixer at medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth. Reserve about 1/3 of the batter. Pour remain ing vanilla batter into a lightly greased 9 x 13 inch pan. To the reserved batter add the cocoa powder and mix well. Drop chocolate batter by large spoonfuls on top of vanilla batter; swirl cocoa batter into white batter using a knife to swirl the chocolate batter around. Do not overmix.

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 to 35 minutes. Cool on a wire rack before icing with your favourite icing.

Looking Back

1992: Vimy veteran remembers going over the hill

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

110 years ago, Tuesday, November 12, 1912

Birnie: there is vigorous kicking against the revised telephone regulations. Subscribers residing two miles from Birnie are connected with Arden exchange and must pay tolls to talk to neighbours connected with Neepawa. It’s no good. Why can’t we have the zone system? Free service within a 10 mile radius and graduated tolls for every additional ten miles?

Kelwood: Formal opening of the new school is announced for Dec. 6.

A lady getting into a bus found all the seats nearest the entrance occupied. She had to squeeze through a narrow passage between the knees of seated men to a seat at the farther end of the vehicle, opposite the writer of this paragraph who was

impressed by the incident. Ordinary heathens would have moved over and permitted the woman to take the seat nearest the entrance. But the seated men evidently considered themselves the elect of God’s chosen people, firm in the faith, immovable, etc. You see the same thing in the churches every Sunday. Those who boast the loudest of special favors from the Almighty will sit next the aisle and cause others the inconvenience of squeezing past to a seat nearest the wall. It must be right to do this or it surely would not be done. But the heathen cannot understand it.

100 years ago, Friday, November 10, 1922

A number of young men and boys appeared before Magistrate Sirett on Tuesday to answer for misdeeds of Hallowe’en and were given till Saturday to choose between making good the damage or facing the music.

90 years ago, Friday, November 11, 1932

A very happy gathering of 48 members and visitors of the W.A. met at the home of Mrs. R. A. McConnell on Saturday, Nov. 5. This being the 86th anniversary of one of its members, Mrs. Buschart.

80 years ago, Thursday, November 12, 1942

Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Spratt, of Kelwood, have received word that their son Flight Sgt. C. R. Spratt is missing as the result of air operation overseas.

26 years of age, was born at Eden, was a farmer in civilian life.

Two central Manitoba men, G. Frost of Neepawa, and A. C. Mungham of Strathclair, both privates in No. 37 Company (Active), Veterans Guard of Canada, stationed at Fort Osborne Barracks, Winnipeg, are among 25 men of the unit recently promoted to N.C.O. rank, it is announced by military authorities.

70 years ago, Thursday, November 13, 1952

Clifford Thompson, a former employee of the Fusee-McFeetors Co. here, died Sunday at the home of his daughter in Toronto. He was in his 74th year. He was on a visit from his home at Zehner, Sask…

Mr. Thompson, along with the late Robt. Hill, assisted in building the Neepawa water tower. He married Miss Gertrude Code, a former assistant principal of the local Collegiate.

60 years ago, Friday, November 9, 1962

Ratepayers of the Town of Carberry and Rural Municipality of North Cypress gave a solid okay to the proposed extension to Fox Memorial hospital on Monday, Nov. 5.

and members of the family and relatives gathered at the Oakley home on Isabel street east Monday evening for a dinner to celebrate the occasion.

50 years ago, Thursday, November 9, 1972

Months of planning, hard work and co-operating by many citizens of Neepawa and district were rewarded on Tuesday, Nov. 7 when the Yellowhead Arena was officially opened.

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Rainka of Eden were the guests of honor at a social and dance at Polonia Hall, Saturday, Oct. 21 on the occasion of their 40th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Rainka were married Oct. 19, 1932 in Polonia.

40 years ago, thursday, November 11, 1982

Six years after getting into the purebred cattle business, local farmer Lloyd Cavers is finally seeing show ring results.

Cavers bought into a 50-head herd of purebred Maine-Anjou cows back in 1976 and finally is seeing champion offspring come from his breeding program.

He attributes much of his success to herd sire Settler 80K, an embryotransplant offspring he purchased in the States.

Pictured: Bill Henton, as he appeared when he was enlisted. Bill Henton shared his service story in the Nov. 10, 1992 edition of the Neepawa Press. At that time, he was 94 years old. Below is summary of a portion of the events he recounted:

Henton joined the Canadian Army at age 17, signing up witht he 144 Overseas Battallion in 1916.

As a member of the machine gun section, he was sent to a special battalion and then off to France. He would later be posted to Aosi Le Chateau to prepare for the Vimy Ridge offensive.

On Apr. 9, 1917, Henton’s battalion, along with 100,000 other Canadians went over the top of the Ridge.

Agassiz Insurance was celebrating Elizabeth Heritage, bowler of the month in the Nov. 10, 1992 edition of The Neepawa Press.

Ralph H. Kilburn, of Birnie, enlisted Oct. 31 in the Canadian active army at Winnipeg and has been posted temporarily to No. 10 District Depot, Fort Osborne Barracks.

Mr. Kilburn, who is

Neepawa Curling Club officers and members met on Wednesday night at the club’s semi-annual meeting at the curling rink took a giant step forward towards the installation of artificial ice in the rink. As the main objectives for the club is a plan to raise funds to meet the cost of the installation, the meeting’s agenda included a lengthy discussion on financial matters.

Monday, Nov. 5 marked the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Oakley of Neepawa

30 years ago, Tuesday, November 10, 1992

The Neepawa Curling Club has been a member of the Manitoba Curling Association for 100 years. The executive of YDSI decided to do something to celebrate this big anniversary. That’s when Don Palmer and his committee went to work planning a 100 Years of Bonspieling event. The bonspiel is designed as a social curling event rather than a competitive test.

20 years ago, Monday, November 11, 2002

The town of Neepawa will lose over $9,000 in annual revenue with the demolition of the Agricore elevator.

Former Neepawa mayor Ken Waddell has been named president of the Lily Festival committee.

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New RCMP building opens in Neepawa

Ribbon cutting ceremony held for new police detachment

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Local law enforcement has a new home in Nee pawa, as the doors have officially opened on the Spruce Plains RCMP’s new detachment building. The recently completed project is located on a portion of land directly south of the town’s current fire hall.

The new police station is 7,663 square-feet in size, a little over twice as big as the old building located on the 200 block of Mill Street. That facility was built in 1987 by the Town at a cost of $376,200. This new de tachment, meanwhile, cost $4.45 million to construct and features expanded of fice and meeting spaces, as well as upgraded cell capacity.

Ribbon cutting ceremony

An official grand open ing for the new facility was held on Friday, Nov. 4. The event featured local dignitaries, as well as rep resentatives from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

In his opening remarks at the event, Neepawa mayor Brian Hedley said that this was a day that everyone in attendance has been look ing forward to for quite some time.

“So this is an exciting day for us. Welcome to the grand opening of the new Nee pawa RCMP detachment. We stand here today proud to be a part of the opening of the new detachment that shall proudly serve Neepawa and the greater region for years to come,” said Hedley. “It’s been a long time coming, but we’re proud to be standing here in front of a facility that will serve the community for decades to come.”

RCMP Staff Sergeant Colby Argue spoke to the Banner & Press on behalf of the detachment. He said they are incredibly excited about the new space and what it means for the region.

“This is a big step for us. Members [of the detach ment] have been watching this place be constructed. This was nothing, but an open field in April of last year, when we did the sod turning ceremony. So we

are so pleased to be here today, looking at this im pressive facility that is going to serve Neepawa and area so well,” stated Argue. “In the previous detachment building, we had really outgrown it and there were safety issues, as well. With some of the features of this new building, those issues are addressed. It’s double the size, we have multiple interview rooms, backup power generator to ensure continuity of service for the community. We have a police equipment room, file storage room and a modern cell block. Just a lot of things that we didn’t have previously. This building reflects the up-to-date stan dards from detachments right across Canada. It’s all been incorporated into this. Every part of this building is for function and safety.”

Argue added that mod ernization of the cell block just might be the most important aspect of the new building. The old de tachment featured bars on the cells, while the new has the current contemporary enclosure standards and direct video supervision.

“There’s no bars, it’s all metal doors and every part

of the cell block is made for safety. In the old building, we’ve have to take prisoners out of cells and take them through the office to get to the interview room. Now, we have a completely secure cell block, with interview rooms in the back. It’s in

a secure area. It’s just safer for the public and police of ficers, working here.”

Guided tours

As part of the grand opening, the public was invited to tour the inside of the building, including

several locations that are not normally accessible to them. The interview rooms and cells could all be viewed, as were the office space. Pictures of the interior, however, were not permit ted. That request for no interior video or picture to

be taken was also intended to the Banner & Press.

A history of the project

The road to this an nouncement has been a long one for the Town of Neepawa, as the Council of the time began exploring discussions with the RCMP back in 2000s. For several years, the two sides would meet annually to discuss policing issues relevant to Neepawa and the need for a new detachment.

After years of delibera tion, the RCMP issued an “Agreement in Principle” in 2018, to proceed with a partnership for a 25-year detachment lease with the Town. Over the next two years, a new detachment concept then progressed through the discussion and design stage.

The lease agreement between Neepawa and the RCMP sees the Town paying for the initial con struction costs, but then be completely reimbursed, with interest. The Town would also then lease a por tion of the new detachment for use by the Provincial RCMP contingent.

PHOTOS BY DIANE WARNER AND EOIN DEVEREUX

Top picture: The new RCMP detachment building in Neepawa, as it appeared on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Above left: Inspector Paul Peddle of the Central Plains District Command presents staff sergeant Colby Argue with some commemorative prints for the new building. Above right: Members of the Spruce Plains RCMP stand in front of the new detachment building in Neepawa.

Town Council begin new term

New mayor, council members for Neepawa sworn in

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Neepawa’s new leader ship for the next four years has begun its tenure.

On Tuesday, Nov. 1, four incumbent council mem bers and two newcomers took their oaths of office at the Town of Neepawa Municipal building. The group consists of new mayor Brian Hedley, as well as councillors Darryl Ger rard, Marijka Kostenchuk, Jason Nadeau, Murray Parrott, Lisa Pottinger and Yvonne Sisley. After being sworn in, the new council immediately got down to business.

The first order of busi ness was the confirmation of a new deputy mayor. For that position, Murray Parrott was appointed by Mayor Hedley and received a full vote of confidence from the other members of council. Next up was the announcement of suggested council member commit tee appointments. These appointments were made through discussion from Mayor Hedley and ad ministration for the Town of Neepawa. Members of council serve on a variety of local and regional organ izations, including:

• Committee of the Whole (All members of council);

• The Board of Revision (All members of council);

• Human Resources Com

mittee (Mayor Hedley, Councillor Gerrard);

• General Government & Finance (Gerrard, Pot tinger);

• Neepawa Area Planning District; (Parrott, Hedley);

• County Court Building Committee (Gerrard, Kos tenchuk);

• Estate management (Na deau, Kostenchuk);

• Federation of Canadian Municipalities (General membership);

• Community Services Committee (Pottinger, Kostenchuk);

• Neepawa Veterinary Ser vice District (Sisley);

• Home Assistance Nee pawa & District - HAND

(Kostenchuk);

• Neepawa & Area Disabled Persons Association (Sisley);

• Physician Recruitment Committee (Parrott);

• Spruce Plains Justice Committee (Nadeau);

• Public Works and Infra structure (Parrott, Sisley);

• Evergreen Environmental Technologies (Hedley);

• Trans-Canada/Yellow head Highway Association (General membership);

• Manitoba Good Roads Association (General mem bership);

• Recreation and Economic Development (Sisley, Pot tinger);

• Western Regional Library (Nadeau, Bill Stillwell as

BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Neepawa COPP Program recruiting new members

Submitted Neepawa COPP

The Neepawa Citizen’s On Patrol are here to help make our Community a safer place for all.

We rely on the dedi cated volunteers who work in cooperation with the Neepawa RCMP office and the community at large. We are encour aged that the Neepawa Town Council continues to take a proactive stance on crime prevention and awareness and fully sup port the COPP Program in Neepawa.

Ultimately, COPP hopes to make the community citizens feel safer and re duce the incidents of crime in the community.

The Neepawa COPP are part of the Provincial Citizen’s On Patrol Pro gram which provides sup port and resources to local COPP groups throughout the Provincial network.

Citizen Representative);

• Whitemud Watershed Conservation (Gerrard, Stillwell as citizen rep);

• Neepawa Area Develop ment Corporation - NAD CO (Parrott, Pottinger)

• Yellowhead Centre (Na deau);

• Yellowhead Economic Corridor (Nadeau);

• Rossburn Subdivision Trails Association (Na deau).

These are the initial suggested appointments for these organizations and the final appointments could be altered to accommodate council member schedules and availability.

The Neepawa COPP Program has been in exist ence since 1997. The pro grams goals and objectives are to provide a presence in the community through patrolling in vehicles, on foot or on bikes: to educate the community on crime prevention through mem bers of the various other Province wide COPP teams and to increase the community awareness on crime related issues such as theft, vandalism, auto theft/damage and driving offences. Members act as the “eyes and ears” for our local RCMP Detachment members. They “observe and report” criminal ac tivities to the patrolling RCMP members on duty.

Our Community COPP are currently actively recruiting new members for the program. Any community members in terested in joining us in patrolling of the Neepawa area can contact Clint McKechnie, Program Coordinator for more information at (204) 4760054 or (204) 841-4180 or via e-mail at clint_lois@ goinet.ca

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The new council for the Town of Neepawa was formally sworn in on Tuesday, Nov. 1. The new Town Council will consist of (from left to right): Yvonne Sisley, Darryl Gerrard, Jason Nadeau, Mayor Brian Hedley, Murray Parrott, Marijka Kostenchuk and Lisa Pottinger.

Curling Championship will be a showcase for Neepawa

Preparations underway for Yellowhead to host Viterra Mens’ Championship

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Neepawa will soon be the centre of the curling world, as it prepares to host the Provincial Men’s Curl ing Championship. In just under three months time, the top men’s teams will converge for the Viterra Championship. The 2023 edition of Manitoba’s pre mier men’s curling event will be at the Yellowhead Centre from Feb. 7 to 12.

Neepawa does have some history with holding an event of this scale, as it was a previous host to the Championship back in 2013. That year saw mas sive crowds witness all the draws live and in person. As for the action on the ice that year, Jeff Stoughton and his Charleswood rink defeated Sean Grassie of Deer Lodge 7-4 to claim the title. For the 2023 event there will be a guaranteed new provincial champions, as last year’s winners, the Mike McEwen squad have split to join three different teams.

A showcase for Neepawa

Scott Newton, who is one of the organizing com mittee co-chairs, along with Heather Todoruk, recently sat down to talk about the event with the Banner & Press. Newton said everyone involved is excited about getting the opportunity to host the Championship.

“This is a big deal. It’s one of the biggest sporting events held in Manitoba each year. In terms of teams, sponsors, media, and obviously, curling fans, there are going to be a lot of people coming to Neepawa that week. We’re hopeful that we’ll be able to showcase the commun

ity and put on an amazing event,” said Newton. “The executive committee that was put together has been working on this throughout the summer. Laying the groundwork and finalizing ticket sales and ticket pack ages. We’re also working on sponsorships and volunteer recruitment. There is a fair amount of work that is done behind the scenes to get something like this organ ized, but it’s worth it.”

Volunteers needed

Newton said one import ant item on their to-do list is arranging volunteers to help with the operation of the event.

“We’re trying to recruit people and get them to sign up to work at the event. That’s what makes a com munity event like this a success, is an uptake of volunteers. We need people to commit to it early, rather than later. There’s a cloth ing order that needs to go along with the volunteer list, and that takes time.” Newton indicated.

For an event like this to be successful, Newton said they’d likely need roughly 300 volunteers to put this on successfully. Though that may sound like some daunting numbers to reach, Newton said that there are a wide array of jobs and time commitments available, that will work with anyone’s schedule.

“I’m sure there will be people that can volunteer four hours, or people that will be wanting to volunteer 12 or more hours, over the course of that week. The vol unteers are a very import ant part of this event and if you are able to help out, in anyway, we’d appreciate the support.” Newton added that this is a very special

event and we, as a com munity, will hopefully see this as Neepawa’s chance to showcase who we are across the province

Anyone interested in helping at the event can contact the committee by emailing VolunteerNee pawa2023@gmail.com to learn more.

As well, Newton said due to the community not hav ing enough hotel rooms for all the people who will be in town that week, anyone willing to offer accom modations should contact them.

“We have limited hotel rooms, so the way other host towns have dealt with that issue is they have got some people with houses, who might be away at this time, they could rent out their house to a team to stay at, or something like that,” Newton said. “If that is something you are interested in, reach out to myself or Heather Todoruk to voice your willingness to help out.”

Ticket sales for the Vit erra Provincial Men’s Curl ing Championship begin on Dec. 1. Those purchase details will be posted online and in the Banner & Press in the future. Any profits from hosting the event will go towards the continued operations of the Yellow head Centre and Neepawa Curling Club, which are both volunteer operated.

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Neepawa Tigers win Murray Black Cup

Chidi Small nominated for RMFL Coach of the Year

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The head coach for Neepawa Tigers football team is getting some well deserved recogni tion, as Chidi Small has been nominated for the Rural Manitoba Foot ball League’s Coach of the Year.

Small, along with Interlake Thunder head coach Mitch Obach and his offensive coordinator Christof Hasselfield are up for the award. Small was able to coach what was considered an in experienced roster at the start of the year, to a 4-3 record and the Murray Black Cup.

Several Tigers players are also up for individual awards. Winners will be announced in the very near future.

PHOTOS BY JOEL ASSELSTINE

Above left picture: E.J. Mapacpac shakes off a pair of players for the Southwest Sabres, during the Murray Black Cup on Saturday, Nov.

6. Top row right: The entire NACI Tigers roster celebrate with the championship banner, after defeating Southwest 25-6. Bottom row left. Several Tigers celebrate a play by teammate Brody Pollock. Bottom row right: Tigers head coach Chidi Small is presented with the championship banner for the RMFL Murray Black Cup.

MJHL Standings

Western

OCN Blizzard 21 15 5 0 1 31

Dauphin Kings 20 11 7 2 0 24

Wayway Wolverines 18 9 4 3 2 23

Swan Valley Stampeders 20 10 8 1 1 22

Virden Oil Capitals 19 10 9 0 0 20

Neepawa Titans 20 6 11 3 0 15

Eastern

Steinbach Pistons 17 15 2 0 0 30

Portage Terriers 18 15 3 0 0 30

Winkler Flyers 20 12 5 2 1 27

Niverville Nighthawks 18 8 9 0 1 17

Winnipeg Blues 18 6 10 2 0 14

Selkirk Steelers 18 3 11 3 1 10

Winnipeg Freeze 17 2 14 1 0 5

Tiger Hills Hockey

Neepawa Farmers defeated by Souris Elks

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

There have been some early season growing pains for the Neepawa Farmers in the Tiger Hills Hockey League (THHL). The team is going through a little bit of a change with its roster, as several veteran players have decided to step aside this year.

Friday, , Nov. 4

Virden 4-2 Neepawa

First Period

07:11 NPA W. Highet (2) PP

ASST: C. Smith (4), B. Michalchuk (3)

Second Period

06:46 VDN D. Bielik (2) PP

ASST: J. Bielik (12), D. Chorney (7)

09:21 NPA M. Hartley (1)

ASST: B. Wood (1), C. Trimble (3)

14:38 VDN N. Guberman (7)

ASST: B. Wilson (3), N. Miller (4)

Third Period

11:34 VDN N. Guberman (8)

ASST: N. Miller (5), B. Wilson (4)

19:08 VDN D. Chorney (9) EN

ASST: C. Miller (9)

Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP

NPA 1 1 0 2 1/5

VDN 0 2 2 4 1/6

Goaltenders

NPA M. Lobreau - (L) 33/36 saves

VDN O. LaRocque (W) 29/31 saves

Saturday, Nov. 5

Neepawa 6-2 Virden

First Period

02:37 NPA P. Korman (5)

ASST: W. Highet (5), E. Poirier (3)

15:56 NPA G. MacDonald (1)

ASST C. Thompson (1)

Second Period

01:30 NPA M. Hartley (2)

ASST: C. Trimble (4), B. Wood (2)

15:18 VDN N. Chastko (8)

ASST: C. Miller (10), D. Gorchynski (7)

Third Period

10:51 NPA H. Stocks (5) SH

ASST: Unassisted

13:56 NPA C. Thompson (1)

ASST: C. Kasprick (4)

14:26 NPA J. Romanyk (3)

ASST: H. Stocks (5), C. McLeod (1)

18:45 VDN N. Miller (3)

ASST: B. Wilson (5), N. Guberman (4) Scoring

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The Souris Elks were able take advantage of this change in the level of senior league experience for Nee pawa, beating Farmers 6-4 on Friday, Nov. 4. This was the second straight home loss for Neepawa to start the regular season, as they were bested the previous week in their home opener against MacGregor.

The Elks jumped out to an early lead, scoring just 49 seconds in the first period. While Neepawa put the pressure on for the equalizer throughout the rest of the period, Souris was able to hold on to the one goal lead.

The second period

Souris Elks goaltender Dane Fortin sprawls across the crease to make the save on the effort from the Neepawa Farmers player. Fortin would make 40 saves on the night in total, to help the Elks to defeat the Farmers 6-4.

turned into a figurative shooting gallery out there on the ice, with eight goals scored. The Elks and Farm ers split the difference on that number, scoring four apiece. For Neepawa, it was former Natives Kyle Mc Donald (2 goals), Corbin Mariash (1G) and Ward Szucki (1G), who notched the goals for the home side. Souris matched that

output in the middle frame, allowing them to go into the third period up 5-4. Ot would then be the Elks who tallied the only goal of the third, securing them the 6-4 victory.

McDonald lead Neepa wa with 3 points in total (2G - 1A), while fellow Natives alumni Reigan Buchanan, Brad Marshall and Garrett Rempel, all had a pair of

assists to their names. The loss drops the Farmers to 0-2-0 on the season.

The next three games for the Farmers will be on road to Virden, Melita and Wawanesa, respectively.

The team is back at the Yellowhead Centre on Sunday, Nov. 20 for a game versus the Hartney Blues.

Tigers win big in Minnedosa, Sandy Bay

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The Neepawa Tigers opened up their Westman High School Hockey League (WHSHL) season with a huge road win in Minnedosa. The Tigers scored 10 goals, including five in the third period, to power themselves to a 10-3 win over the Chancellors on Friday, Nov. 4.

Ward Brister appeared to already be in mid-seasom form, as he collected a hat-trick on the night. He also had a pair of as sists to make it a five point night. Brister wasn’t the only one to take over the statline, as Tarek Lapointe and Jory Kulbacki, also contributed big, each notching a pair of goals and assists, respectively. Cohen Kulbacki (1G - 3A), Lance

Murray (3A), Callan Denbow (1G - 1A), and Tristen Frisen (1G - 1A), also had multi-point nights for NACI. The Tigers followed up their massive win in Minne dosa with an almost equally impressive outing in Sandy Bay on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Jory Kulbacki had a pair of goals and three assists, to lead Neepawa to a 6-1 victory. Cohen Kulbacki (2G) and Tarek Lapointe (2G) were also major factors in the win, while Gatlyn Plett made 20 savess in goal for the Tigers. Neepawa ended up outshooting Sandy Bay 6121, over the course of the game. These results give Neepawa a 2-0-0 record on the season. The next game for the NACI Tigers is sched uled for Sunday, Nov. 13 against the Swan Valley Tigers (1-3-0. 2 pts). Start time at the Yellowhead Centre in Neepawa is set for 6:30 pm.

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Lorne Galaird McNarland

The story of Lorne Galaird McNarland starts on March 21, 1937 in the Neepawa hospital, youngest son of Billie and May McNarland.

He was welcomed into the family by his three siblings, Arnold, Greta and Arvene. Home for Lorne would be Kelwood, MB where his grandparents William and Ellen McNarland homesteaded in 1895.

Lorne worked hard on the farm, and kept working hard after his dad Billie died when he was a young lad along with his bothers and sister to help provide for the family and look after Mom. In the early 60’s Lorne spread his wings and went to Winnipeg, where he worked at several jobs, but none of them matched the farm life in Lorne’s eyes. On July 4, 1962, he married the love of his life Mildred Fawcett, and together they returned back to Kelwood to carve out a life for themselves, raising cattle and growing crops, and working many other jobs, because they were not by themselves for long, as they had 5 children, Shannon, Sherrie, Lorinda, Leanne and Cordel. As time went on, those who would become spouses to his children were welcomed to the farm and later he joyfully received the grandchildren and greatgrandchildren that came into the family.

In addition to farming, Lorne looked after the water plant in Kelwood, was custodian at the school, but also was a school bus driver for 32 years. This job made him well known in the area, and provided him with many stories of the kid’s antics, which were retold and brought joy to many.

Lorne loved to sit around the fire with friends and family telling stories, having a coffee “with beans picked high up on the mountain” with a dollop of “jersey cream”. Of course, if “you had something better” he would be more than happy to have a “titch” of that. The door was always open and the coffee pot was on, but every now and then before you could get your boots off, there may have been a “little favor” that had to be accomplished, he was a little tricky that way. He loved the outdoors and seeing the wildlife, growing a garden and caring for his family pets and animals. Even when his legs gave out, he would spend many hours on his scooter outside in the creation he loved. He enjoyed drives in the country with friends, to look at crops and machinery, look for firewood and share the history of the home area that he knew so well, those drives were especially enjoyable when accompanied with a box of chocolates and he could reach in and find “two stuck together”.

Lorne had a strong love for Jehovah, from an early age, and was a living link to our spiritual heritage, as he grew up during the times of the ban, and attended large international conventions in New York. He never held back from telling stories to the younger ones to help them appreciate their heritage and bring the truth to life. He was loving, patient, kind and hospitable. Qualities which not only endeared him to his children and grandchildren, but also made “Grampa Lorne” an honorary father and grandfather to many.

Lorne’s death leaves a big hole in our hearts, that will be patched by many, many good memories that bring us more smiles and laughs than tears. Lorne was a simple man of modest means, and a good name. He left a large legacy that includes love for Jehovah, a strong loving family and a hard work ethic that will inspire us for many years, and that brings us comfort knowing that his story will continue.

Lorne is predeceased by his brother Arnold (Olga) McNarland, his sister Greta (Ed) Gabler, his nieces Lori McNarland and May Cunningham, nephew Scott Henry, and his great-grandson Lincoln Gabler

Surviving Lorne are his wife Mildred, and his children Shannon (Richard) Desjardins, Sherrie (Sheldon) Niemetz, Lorinda (David) Ablass, Leanne (Ed) Skelton and Cordel McNarland (Gabriela Bautista Penaloza). He is also survived by his brother Arvene (Shirley) McNarland He has 8 grandchildren: Joel, (Allison) Laine, Julian, (Nikki), Ashley, (Shaun), Kera, (Faron), Kishia, Taylor, and Liam. And 10 great-grandchildren: Zoe, Travis and Oliver, Rosa and Felix, Isla and Addison, Aubrey and Finn. He also has numerous nieces and nephews, along with many honorary children and grandchildren, all of whom he loved so dearly.

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Gary Willstrop

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gary Willstrop born May 20, 1940. He is survived by his wife Donna, daughter Cherie and son in law Ian Thomson, grand daughters Sarah and Alyssa. Gary enjoyed his life in Kenora, Ontario with Donna and Cherie where he and his wife ran a private lodge. He was an excellent pilot, sailor, builder and fixer of all things. Later in retirement he and Donna enjoyed visiting Yuma, Arizona in the winters. It was there that he had an unfortunate accident that caused him to be a partial paraplegic in his later years. He continued to be the best husband, father and grandfather despite his injuries. He will be greatly missed by everyone.

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Brenda Foster (nee Sparks)

Brenda Foster (nee Sparks), passed away October 30, 2022 at the age of 63 years. She is survived by her loving partner, Jack Kulbacki, son Dustin Foster and her siblings Carol (Ted), Dolores, Jack (Wendy). Brenda also leaves behind sister in laws Joanne (Jim), Sandra, Robyn (Kelly) as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father Elmer, mother Evelyn, parents in law Joe and Charlotte, and brother in law Joe. Brenda will be deeply missed by family and friends. A private service and celebration of Brenda’s life will be held at a later date. If desired, memorial donations can be made to CancerCare in Brenda’s memory.

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Ronald George Miller

Sept 24, 1938 – Oct 27, 2022

It is with deep sadness the family announces the passing of our beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather Ron from complications related to diabetes at the age of 84. His memory will be cherished by his loving wife of 65 years, Shirley (Phillips). His son Neil & wife Brenda. Grandsons – Justin (Alice) & Ryan (Lindsay) and the newest addition great grandson – Levi.

Ron was predeceased by his infant son Richard, parents Wilfred and Ella. Mother/Father in-law Helen and Fred Dawe. Brother/Sister in-law Don and Florence Phillips.

Ron was born and spent his early years on the family farm at Justice, MB. He attended Justice school and was very active in all sports, particularly baseball and hockey. While on the farm Ron developed a love for horses which was shared by his father. That love was passed along to his son and grandsons who are still active in the horse industry. He very rarely missed an opportunity to watch his son Neil and grandsons participate in their rodeo endeavours. He was so proud of them and their accomplishments.

Ron began his career with Canada Safeway at Brandon in 1955 as a clerk. Quickly advancing to produce manager until appointed manager of the Safeway store in Minnedosa in 1967. Ron spent two years in Minnedosa and then accepted the managers position in Neepawa until retirement in 1994.

Upon retirement Ron and Shirley spent several winters in Texas and Arizona before deciding they would rather stay home for the winters to watch their grandsons play hockey.

Ron was an active member in the community volunteering for the Beautiful Plains Ag Society, Rotary Club, Roxy Theatre and a proud supporter of the Neepawa Natives.

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the staff at the Neepawa Hospital. Ron spent the last 5 months of his life there and was treated with kindness, compassion and the best care available.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Diabetes Canada, 401-1 Wesley Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3C 4C6.

I very much appreciated everyone attending my 100th birthday. It was so wonderful seeing so many of my old friends as well as my new friends I've made since moving to Carberry. Thank you for your loonie donations totalling $325 which was donated to CNIB.

Dorothy Cox

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Obituary

Pearl Turko

Pearl Turko of Alonsa, Manitoba passed away on October 28, 2022 in Country Meadows Personal Care Home, Neepawa, Manitoba at the age of 96 years.

Pearl passed away peacefully at the age of 96 in the Country Meadows Personal Care Home, Neepawa, Manitoba with her two daughters and sons-in-law at her side.

Pearl was born and raised in Alonsa. She attended Iris School up to grade seven as her help was required at home. She worked in numerous places in Alonsa. She worked at Alonsa Hotel as a cook for Chrusties who owned the hotel at that time. She worked at Zader’s store presently known as Zdan’s Store. Alonsa also had a Nursing Station where Pearl also took employment. For approximately 30 years she worked part-time at the Fashoway’s Café. Pearl loved to curl and started at an early age and curled into her 70s’. She was secretary at the St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church in Alonsa from 1959-2021. She also held the position of President for the Church Ladies Club.

Pearl married Ben Turko August 17, 1946. Together they farmed in the town of Alonsa at the same site where her home presently sits. They had two daughters, Diane born in 1950 and Arlene born in 1954.

Pearl was predeceased by her husband Ben in 1982 and her special friend Paul Kutcher in 2012, her parents Jessie and John Fashoway, sister Ollie along with many sisters in laws and brothers in laws.

Remaining and to forever cherish her memory is her daughter Diane (John) and Daughter Arlene (Marshall).

Her four grandchildren Dana (Dennis), Ryan (Shelly), Carter (Andrea) and Danielle (Shihan)

Her seven great-grandchildren Tye, Will, Ben, Lars, Lily, Kristen (Braden), Kelci (Brock) and two great-greatgrandchildren Sienna and Colter.

She is also survived by her only brother Stan and sister in law Ann as well as her sister Ann and brother in law Amel Turko.

Pearl loved to spend time with family and you could feel the warmth and love just by being in her presence. She loved to socialize which was very difficult during COVID. Spending a year and four months in Country Meadows she was able to socialize with others at all times.

She received great care at Country Meadows and we the family thank the wonderful staff there. Your care, compassion and professionalism did not go unrecognized.

A funeral mass was held on Monday, November 7, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church, Alonsa, Manitoba

Donations in Pearl’s memory can be made to the St. George Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery Fund, Alonsa, Manitoba

Mom will be the voice that whispers in the breeze she has rested her eyes and gone to sleep but memories we’ve shared are ours to keep.

White’s Funeral Home, Neepawa, Manitoba www.whitesfh.ca

Notice

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For Sale

Chain saws, echo cs-500p (50cc) 22" bar, $350; husq varna 445 x-TORQ $350; Stihl MS 180 c $300. Quad 2007 Honda Fourtrax Ranch er 420 4x4, very nice condi tion, very little use $6,000 O.B.O. 204-967-2515

For Sale

Hay for sale, Approx. 900 round bales. Please call for quality, weight and prices. 204-967-2869 or 204-8413689, Kelwood Manitoba.

For Rent

Apartment for rent. Bri-Mont apartments, 331 Mountain Avenue. Phone 204-841-4419

For rent: Available immedi ately. Age 50+, large 2 bdm suite in newer 4-plex. Includes window treatments, all appliances, washer and dryer, storage, snow remov al, yard care and parking for 2 vehicles. No smoking, no pets. 220 Mountain Ave, Neepawa. $1,200 per month. Call 476-0678

For Sale or Rent

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

Auctions

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

Help Wanted

Wanted Baker for Filipino Bakery (full time position) Call: 431-338-0379 or 204951-5415

In Memory

April 18, 1938 - November 14, 2019

Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard but always near Still loved and missed and Always dear.

From Bea and family

You never said I’m leaving You never said goodbye You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why.

In life we loved you dearly In death we love you still In our hearts we hold a place That only you can fill.

It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn’t go alone A part of us went with you The day God took you home.

Till we meet again Mac and family

Thank You

Thank You

We would like to thank the nursing and support staff of the Neepawa Hospital for the kind and compassionate care give to Brenda while in Palliative Care. Thank you to all who came to visit and spend time with Brenda, showing their warmth and compassion in her final days.

Jack Kulbacki & family

In Memory

Irene Buchanan (nee KASPICK) March 1928 – Nov. 2000

Derek Betts

In Memory

In Loving Memory of Nettie Maria Dagg February 5, 1940November 15, 2019

Announcement

Today’s the anniversary of the day I lost you. But loss has taught me many things and now I face each day with hope and happy memories. And though I’m full of sadness that you’re no longer here, your influence still guides me and I still feel you near. What we shared will never die, it lives within. Bringing strength and comfort, while we are apart. I miss you today and everyday.

Love you forever Lionel

Thank You

The Neepawa Area Health Auxiliary would like to send a heartfelt thank you to all those who contributed to our annual events, whether it was through a donation because of the Fall Business campaign, or because you purchased a raffle ticket or attended our "Coffee Party" on October 26th. As well we would like to thank anyone who donated items for the rainbow auction at the Coffee Party. All monies raised will be used to purchase or replace equipment/ furniture in our existing health facilities or in the up and coming new hospital.

Help Wanted

The Rural Municipality of Alonsa is inviting applications for the full-time position of: MUNICIPAL CLERK

The successful candidate must possess the following qualifications:

• Grade 12 Education, which included some secretarial, accounting and computer skills;

• Good people skills and telephone etiquette;

• Good oral and written communication skills;

• Experience using Microsoft Word & Excel;

• Excellent organizational skills;

• Ability to multi-task, handle stress and work under deadlines;

• Experience using accounting software would be an asset;

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a municipal office or similar office setting would be an asset.

The successful candidate will be expected to do any professional upgrading that may be necessary.

Tentative Start Date: December 1, 2022

Salary based on experience and qualifications

Posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Interested applicants should submit their resume with references to:

The Rural Municipality of Alonsa “Municipal Clerk” P.O. Box 127 Alonsa, MB R0H 0A0 or Fax: 204-767-2044 or Email: rmalonsa@inetlink.ca

For further information, please call Tami at 204-767-2054

Only those applicants who are awarded an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in seeking employment with the Rural Municipality of Alonsa

North 49 Foods is nearing completion on a 120,000 sq foot state of the art sow processing facility in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Located on the west edge of the city, the plant is well positioned for further growth and expansion. We have developed a solid working relationship with a well-organized sales and distribution company that has grown over the last 25 years. This relationship is well equipped to take our products to every market and location, locally and internationally.

North 49 Foods is now hiring for key management positions in several departments such as, fabrication/ processing, harvest floor operations, maintenance, shipping, animal handling, warehouse/shipping, Human Resources and administration. Full time work guaranteed, with plenty of growth opportunities, bonus incentive programs, benefits, dental, RRSPs, discounts on meat and much more. Come check out the city of Moose Jaw, which offers all the amenities and services of a large City that is a great affordable place to raise a family, grow your career and get in on the ground floor of an exciting and growing business.

A new career is a phone call away at North 49 Foods, come work for us!

Phone: (306) 518-1278 Ext. 4104 careers@north49foods.com

FOODS

Meat Cutters/Production Personnel

HyLife is a global leader in food processing. Our mission is to be the best food company in the world. To achieve this, we need talented people to join our HyLife team as the company continues to grow.

HyLife is committed to our employees and we have an exciting new career opportunity in the beautiful town of Neepawa, MB for you to explore!

As a Meat Cutter/Production Personnel you will be a critical member of our team in the creation of our world-class product. Our positions range from working on our production floor to shipping the final packaged product, with everything in between!

Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to:

• Slaughter and eviscerate hogs for further processing

• Harvest and package edible offal

• Process pork carcasses into primal cuts

• Butcher and package pork primal cuts into value-added specifications for local, national, and international premium markets

• Carry out other tasks related to the processing of meat for shipping to customers or storage

• Sanitation

People who will succeed as members of our team will:

• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, stable, long-term work environment

• Appreciate working in a culturally diverse workplace. We employ people from all over the world!

• Treat people with dignity and respect

• Open to working in colder/warmer environments

• Physically Fit

• Experience as an industrial butcher or trimmer is an asset

Current starting wage is $15.75/hour plus a $1.00/hour perfect attendance bonus!

Wage scale extends to $23.55 per hour

In addition to HyLife’s benefits, vacation time, and competitive salary our company also offers a $500 dollar employee referral bonus program!

HyLife is here to support you in building an exciting career with our team!

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://hylife.com/current-opportunities/ or email to jobs@hylife.com or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0.

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

invites applications for a full time permanent Custodian at Hazel M Kellington School

This custodian position is a full time permanent position which will commence on a mutually agreed upon date.

Duties include the cleaning and maintenance of buildings, equipment and grounds under the direction of the Principal and/or Head Custodian.

This is an 8 hour per day shift Monday to Friday 3 p.m. to 11p.m.

The starting salary is $19.50 per hour. The Division offers a pension plan and other benefits.

Applicants should state experience and include three references.

Application Deadline: NOON, Thursday, November 24th, 2022 Send resumes marked “HMK Custodian” to the undersigned.

Tyler Stewart Maintenance Supervisor

Beautiful Plains School Division

Box 700, Neepawa, MB . R0J 1H0

TEL: (204) 476-2388 • FAX: (204) 476-3606 Email: tstewart@bpsd.mb.ca

Successful candidates must complete a Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry check.

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Others are thanked for their interest.

Insurance Broker/Trainee

We’re seeking a full time Insurance Representatives to help grow our branch in Ste Rose du Lac, Manitoba. If you want to be part of a growing organization striving to provide personalized customer experiences and a career with immediate potential for growth and promotion, keep reading!

No insurance experience, no problem! We offer paid education for our employees working toward a license to sell insurance and further their education. The insurance industry offers stable employment with opportunity for advancement and paths to a variety of diverse roles and responsibilities.

Role & Responsibilities

• Building strong relationships with clients, insurance companies and the community.

• Engaging with clients to understand their unique needs and provide a personalized customer experience.

• Collaborating with management and colleagues to ensure clients are made aware of new products, services or technology offered to meet their insurance needs.

• Participating in ongoing education and development, with a commitment to obtaining the required courses and product training.

Education & Experience

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent

• 2 years of customer service or insurance experience an asset

• Completion or working toward a CAIB designation is an asset

• Must demonstrate consistent accuracy and attention to detail

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, RRSPs, flexible work schedule and education opportunities. Our brokerage is dedicated to generating a highquality client experience by a team that is dedicated and engaged. We have an eye on the future with new and exciting ways to meet customer demand.

How to Apply

If you are interested, please send your resumé to careers@andrewagencies.com. Thank you to all who apply. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Andrew Agencies Ltd. Andrew Agencies Ltd. was established in 1913 as a general insurance agency. Since that time, we have grown into a fullservice insurance and financial services firm, operating 22 locations in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, and employing over 130 staff. Learn more at andrewagencies.com.

Toll Free: 1-800-799-8010 | www.andrewagencies.com

Jarvis Trucking Ltd, Gladstone, MB.

Class 1 drivers & Owner Operators

Operating super B grain hoppers, prairie provinces only. Contact Steve, 204-385-3048 or 204-871-5139 Email kjarvisfarms@gmail.com

Agricultural Technician

T.I.C. Parts & Service is expanding our operations and now accepting applications for the position of Agricultural Technician.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and complex agricultural equipment diagnostics and determine what repairs are needed.

• Prepare reports and forms required with work assignments.

• Complete set up and pre-delivery inspections of equipment.

Requirements

• Agricultural mechanic experience (Level 2-4)

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Computer knowledge.

• Valid drivers license.

We Offer

• Competitive hourly wages.

• Dental and Medical package.

• Company RRSP

• Product related training and development.

• New facility to work in.

For More Information Contact Darrell at 204-476-0716

Drop Off Resume T.I.C. Parts & Service 220 Hwy#5 North, Neepawa, Manitoba

Mail Resume To T.I.C. Parts & Service Box 746, Neepawa, Manitoba, R0J1H0

Email Resume To tic.admin@mymts.net

Full Time Service Desk Parts Person

Located in Neepawa Manitoba, we are an agricultural machinery sales and service and highway tractor and trailer repair facility. Our parts people play an important role on our team, they welcome customers in our store and on the phones. They are knowledgeable about the products and services we sell and find the right parts for our customers need. They work closely with the service technician and assist with getting the parts the technicians need.

Responsibilities

• Promptly assist customer needs both in person and on the phone.

• Look up and locate parts for service technicians.

• Maintain and enhance the work station by organizing and stocking parts.

• Help shipping/receiving department by distributing parts to the appropriate areas within the store.

• Monitor, maintain and update parts inventory by checking information on computer and physically verifying location and quantities.

• Participate in annual parts inventory.

Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

• Knowledge of Agricultural Equipment preferred.

• 1 Year experience in Parts/Service Department preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to work extended hours.

• Excellent computer skills.

• Friendly and outgoing personality, someone who enjoys working with the public. They would also need to be organized and detail orientated.

• The job requires and employee to stand, climb ladders, operate forklift and other machinery and lift up to 75 pounds.

We Offer

• Competitive Hourly Wage Dependent Upon Experience.

• Company RRSP.

• Dental and Medical Package.

• Product Related Training and Development.

To apply for this position send a cover letter along with your resume to:

Attention: Val at tic.admin@mymts.net

Part Time Driver Wanted Super B experience required

For more information, please contact Terry at 204-476-0129

Rolling River School Division

in southwestern Manitoba, Canada near Riding Mountain National Park and Brandon.

Educational Assistant required

Tanner’s Crossing School - 5.5 hrs/day

For more details and application information, please visit our website at www.rrsd.mb.ca select Employment then Support Positions.

Thank you to all applicants for their interest in Rolling River School Division. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Insurance Specialist (13-Month Term)

Competition: #2022-23-23

Location: Neepawa, Manitoba

(There may be an opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement.)

Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) has an exciting opportunity for you to be a part of a team that values building relationships, enables change, and supports the agriculture industry in Manitoba. Come join our team as we offer an engaging work environment, competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package (including pension plan), and we encourage a healthy work-life balance.

Reporting to the Client Service Manager, the Insurance Specialist is responsible for providing a high level of personalized customer service to Manitoba producers. The successful candidate will be the insurance expert for the service centre team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that MASC’s insurance products are administered effectively and resolving client issues. You will also be responsible for planning and implementing the insurance-related goals and targets as part of the service centre and divisional strategic plans.

MASC values innovation, excellence, collaboration, and accountability. We strive to enhance existing products and develop new products, transform service delivery to enrich the client experience, pursue customer driven organizational change, and maximize performance, engagement, and development of all employees.

MASC has five core competencies: communication, decision making, initiative & innovation, leadership, and organization. Competencies relate to every position at MASC and along with the technical requirements, are included in the qualifications for all positions at MASC.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary education in agriculture and related experience or an equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered.

• Experience providing a high level of customer service.

• Experience interpreting and applying regulations, contracts, policies, and procedures.

• Experience in the agricultural industry.

• Knowledge in sales and marketing.

• Knowledge of agricultural insurance.

• Ability to use Microsoft products (SharePoint, OneDrive, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) in a cloud-based environment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

• Must possess a valid driver ’s licence, access to a vehicle and the ability to travel within the Province of Manitoba.

APPLY

This position has a salary range of $60,295 – 72,399 per annum Interested candidates are requested to send their résumé and cover letter, marked Confidential, no later than Monday, November 21, 2022 to:

MASC – Human Resources Unit 100 – 1525 First Street S. Brandon, MB R7A 7A1

E-mail: hr@masc.mb.ca

We believe diversity strengthens our ability to provide excellent customer service in a positive work environment. We encourage all to apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

is accepting applications for a

FULL TIME TAX PREPARER & BOOKKEEPER

Position available immediately. | Wages negotiable.

email resume to: neepawaincometax@gmail.com phone: 204-476-3020

Journeyman Plumbers / Pipe Fitters & Apprentices

Mechanical construction experience preferred.

Immediate employment in Brandon & Rural Manitoba area.

Excellent benefit package. Must have a valid Driver’s License

Please forward resumes to: Neepawa Plumbing & Heating (1979) Ltd. Box 159 Neepawa, MB R0J 1 HO

Or Email dphillips@nphltd.ca

Positions in a heavy truck auto body shop required.

Full time Monday to Friday 8am-5pm Experience not necessary as we will train Familiarity with heavy trucks an asset.

1.Autobody Tech

2.Painter / sprayer

3.Sandblaster

4.Yard person – part time or full

Box 76, Site 520 RR#5, 30 Klondike Road, Brandon, MB. 204-725-0755 • info@morgancollision.ca

Seed Handling & Compliance Co-ordinator

DSV Northstar Seed is an international company with local roots. We operate in the production, import and export of forage and turf seed. If you are a highly organized individual with clear and effective communications skills, a positive attitude and willingness to learn, then this is an opportunity for you.

The right candidate will be trained to meet the required certifications for this position. Experience in the seed industry is an asset. DSV Northstar offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Duties include:

• Completing import and export documents

• Organizing the blending of seed lots in compliance with the Seeds Act

• Organize for seed sampling, testing and posting results

• Grading lots of seed

• Using the Navision system to track inventory movements.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Administrative or Accounting experience

• Agricultural experience preferred

• Adept in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word

• Excellent communication Please apply by email only to info@northstarseed.com

Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SALE OF LANDS FOR ARREARS OF TAXES MUNICIPALITY OF

GLENELLA-LANSDOWNE

Pursuant to subsection 367(7) of The Municipal Act, notice is hereby given that unless the tax arrears for the designated year and costs in respect of the hereinafter described properties are paid in full to the Municipality prior to the commencement of the auction, the Municipality will on the 30th day of November, 2022, at the hour of 1:30 PM, at Glenella Community Hall, 100 Ray Street, Glenella, Manitoba, proceed to sell by public auction the following described properties:

Roll Number Description Assessed Value Amount of Arrears & Costs for Which Property May be Offered for Sale

7400 SP LOT 6 BLOCK 3 PLAN 7381 NLTO IN E 1/2 13-15-14 WPM306 HOCKIN STREET, ARDEN L -$3,600 B -$3,200 $2,056.52 12300 AT ARDEN AND BEING LOTS 25 AND 26 BLOCK 16 PLAN 237 NLTO IN E 1/2 13-15-14 WPM - 406 HIPWELL LANE, ARDEN

17050 AT ARDEN AND BEING: LOT 8 BLOCK 2 PLAN 491 NLTO EXC: ROAD PLAN 24439 NLTO EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS VESTED IN THE CROWN (MANITOBA) BY THE REAL PROPERTY ACT IN SE 1/4 13-15-14 WPM - 119 SASKATCHEWAN AVE, ARDEN

99800 THE SLY 512 FEET OF THE ELY 512 FEET OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 26-16-13 WPM EXC: ALL MINES AND MINERALS IN TRANSFER 49779 NLTO - 73087 PR265

211800 AT GLENELLA AND BEING: LOTS 3, 4, AND 5 BLOCK 9 PLAN 483 NLTO SUBJECT TO SPECIAL RESERVATIONS AS TO MINES MINERALS AND OTHER MATTERS AS PARTICULARLY DEFINED IN THE ORIGINAL GRANT FROM THE CROWN IN NE 1/4 21-18-13 WPM - 50-4TH STREET, GLENELLA

L -$1,400 B -$63,600 $9,184.91

L -$4,300$2,269.62

L -$6,900 B -$4,000 $8,373.59

L -$3,700 B -$37,700 $3,587.34

The tax sale is subject to the following terms and conditions with respect to each property:

• The purchaser of the property will be responsible for any unpaid municipal utilities and any property taxes not yet due.

• The Municipality may exercise its right to set a reserve bid in the amount of the arrears and costs.

• If the purchaser intends to bid by proxy, a letter of authorization form must be presented prior to the start of the auction.

• The Municipality makes no representations or warranties whatsoever concerning the properties being sold.

• The successful purchaser must, at the time of the sale, make payment in cash, certified cheque or bank draft to the Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne as follows:

i) The full purchase price if it is $10,000 or less; OR

ii) If the purchase price is greater than $10,000, the purchaser must provide a non-refundable deposit in the amount of $10,000 and the balance of the purchase price must be paid within 20 days of the sale; AND

iii) A fee in the amount $367.50 ($350 + GST) for preparation of the transfer of title documents. The purchaser will be responsible for registering the transfer of title documents in the land titles office, including the registration costs.

• The risk for the property lies with the purchaser immediately following the auction.

• The purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant possession.

• If the property is non-residential property, the purchaser must pay GST to the Municipality or, if a GST registrant, provide a GST Declaration.

Dated this 25th day of October, 2022.

Managed by:

Wendy Wutzke Chief Administrative Officer

Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne

Phone: (204) 352-4281

Fax: (204) 352-4100

Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation

Queen size bed. Comes with frame and rollers, mattress, boxspring, bedskirt, two sets of sheets, bedspread and shams.

All in good condition. All for $550. Phone 204-724-3287

Tender

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ROSEDALE

INVITATION TO TENDER: RURAL WATER PIPELINE

CONNECTION TO ROSEDALE FIRE HALL

Tenders for the above noted construction works for the Rural Municipality of Rosedale will be received up to but not later than:

4:00 PM (CST)

Monday, November 28, 2022

Work includes the supply and installation of approximately 300 metres of pressure pipeline, 1 service connections and related appurtenances in the Rural Municipality of Rosedale near the Community of Eden.

Tender documents are available by contacting the Municipal Office by telephone 204-476-5414 or email at rosedale@mymts.net

Bidding instructions, submission requirements, deadlines and conditions are provided within the tender documents. It shall be the responsibility of the interested tenderers to confirm the posting of addendums prior to the tender closing date.

Tenders can be delivered, mailed or faxed to the address below. Any questions related to specifications please contact the municipal office at 204-476-5414.

Rural Municipality of Rosedale

Attention: Kara Sylvester

282 Hamilton Street, Box 100 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

Email: rosedale@mymts.net Fax: 204-476-5431

FOR SALE BY TENDER

Please accept our invitation to submit a sealed, written tender for the respective property situated within the Rural Municipality of Rosedale, in the Province of Manitoba, and described below to be received by:

TAYLOR LAW PATERSONS LLP Box 309, 269 Hamilton St. Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

Attention: MATTHEW B. BLUNT

Telephone: 204-476-2336 Facsimile: 204-476-5783 mblunt@patersons.ca

Legal description of the property is as follows: PARCEL 1: NE ¼ 10-15-16 WPM

EXC: NLY 403.5 FEET OF ELY 324 FEET

PARCEL TWO: SE ¼ 10-15-16 WPM Title No. 1870569/5

CONDITIONS OF TENDER

1. Interested parties must rely on their own inspection and knowledge of the property and not on any representations made by or on behalf of the Vendor.

2. Tenders must be received on or before 5:00 p.m. on December 1st, 2022.

3. Only Tenders in sealed envelopes marked “TENDER” will be considered.

4. Tenders must be accompanied by a twenty (20%) percent deposit by way of certified cheque or bank draft payable to Taylor Law Patersons LLP. Deposits accompanying unacceptable bids will be refunded.

5. Highest or any Tender not necessarily accepted.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE

1. The Closing of any Purchase and Sale resulting from an acceptable Tender will take place on a mutually acceptable date for both parties (the “Closing Date”).

2. The bidder whose Tender is accepted will be required to complete an agreement covering the terms and conditions of sale.

3. On acceptance of the successful Tender, the balance remaining will become payable on the Closing Date. If the balance of the accepted Tender is not paid as of the Closing Date, the Deposit will be forfeited as liquidated damages and not as a penalty.

4. Possession will be provided to the Purchaser as of the Closing Date.

5. All mines and minerals interests are excluded from the Tender and will not be sold.

Trucks, Trailers, Truckbeds & Tires

• Full Repair & Safeties

• Vehicle Parts, Tires &

Wheels

• Trailer Parts & Batteries

• Sales, Financing, Leasing & Rentals

EBY Aluminum:

• Gooseneck and Bumper Pull Cattle & Equipment Trailers

• Truck & Service Bodies

• Generation Grain Trailers

KALDECK TRUCK & TRAILER INC.

Hwy #1, MacGregor, MB 1-888-685-3127 www.kaldecktrailers.com

Classifieds

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50,000 BATTERIES IN STOCK

*Auto *Farm *Marine

*Construction *ATV

For Sale Health Auction Sales

*Motorcycle *Golf Carts

*Rechargeables *Tools *Phones *Computers *Solar Systems & design * Everything Else!

THE BATTERY MAN 1390 St. James St. Winnipeg TF 1-877-775-8271 www.batteryman.ca

Feed & Seed

Plumas, Manitoba 204-386-2206 204-476-0700 tonnseeds@gmail.com t Wheat: AAC Hodge, AAC Starbuck, AAC Brandon, AAC Viewfield t Barley: AB Cattlelac, CDC Austenson t Oats: CDC Arborg, AAC Douglas, AC Summit, ORe 3542 M

t Canola: Invigor, Brett Young, Corteva t Soybeans: Brett Young t Forages: Brett Young, DLF t Corn: DLF, Brett Young Seed Treating and Inoculants

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Advertising Conditions on our website at www.mcna.com.

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Bred Cow Sale • Fri, Nov 18 11:00 am

Herd Dispersal for McCurry Farms 100 Black Angus Cows bred Black Angus

Herd Dispersal for Ian Smith 25 Blk & Red Angus, & Char x cows bred Black Angus Gilles Ricard 25 Angus x heifers bred Red Angus. April calvers

Next Bred Cow Sale December 9

Gladstone Auction Mart 204-385-2537

Tyler Slawinski 204-672-0450

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Apply in person to book an appointment Open Friday 8am-8pm and any Evening Closed Sundays

At Mose Brubacher 85130 Hwy 260 2 3/4 miles north of Hwy 16 behind red Schoolhouse Or Contact Reuben Martin at 86134 Hwy 260

At the Ashern Auction Mart

Saturday, November 19, 2022

Complete dispersal for Mitch Miller

160 Angus X cows calving April

Complete dispersal Ryder Osmond 80 Black and Red Angus X cows calving March Saturday, November 26, 2022

Complete dispersal John Paul Avison 58 Black Baldy Cows

Complete dispersal Edmund L Russel 35 Horned Hereford Cows

Saturday, December 3, 2022

Complete dispersal Art & Jackie Jonasson 140 Black Simmental Angus X calving April Saturday, December 10, 2022

Complete dispersal Archie Thompson 330 Charolais/Red angus Cross cows calving march Bred Cow Sales starts at 1 PM

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Ashern Auction Mart – 204-768-2360

Buddy Bergner – 204-768-0018

Kirk Kiesman – 204-768-0019

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By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The first official meeting of the recently elected coun cil for the Town of Neepawa usually has a relatively light agenda to it. Nonetheless, there were still a couple items of note that needed to be looked after, including:

• The Town of Neepawa and Manitoba Infrastruc ture and Transportation (MIT) have agreed to a new snow removal deal for 2022 and 2023. An agreement has to be made between the two sides, is for the removal of snow from Mountain Av enue, which does fall under MIT’s jurisdiction. The rate paid for snow removal will be $9,597, which is unchanged from last year.

• The subdivision of land for the new hospital site in Nee pawa is progressing. Coun cil approved in partnering with Shared Health and Prairie Mountain Health on any subdivision conditions that remain unfinished, such as drainage, traffic studies or other matters.

Council reports

• Councillor Jason Nadeau offered an update from the Westman & Regional Li brary Board. He indicated that an increase of 50 cents

to the library levy was ap proved.

• Councillor Kostenchuk reported that on Oct. 21, the Neepawa District Handy Van and Legion Ladies Auxiliary held a fundraiser at the Legion Hall in Nee pawa. A large number of people attended, and was a great success, with $3,452 raised. Kostenchuk thanked everyone who was involved in organizing the event and the members of the public and local businesses who supported it through their donations.

• Councillor Yvonne Sisley informed council of the recent Monster Mash event held at ArtsForward. It was a massive success and extremely well attended.

• Councillor Murray Par rott provided council with details on the planned upgrades to the Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic. The vehicle exit onto Mountain Avenue has been improved and should be reopened soon. Kerf Construction has been awarded the contract for the roof replacement and canopy installation for the Clinic. A luncheon celebra tion was also recently held for Dr. Ong, who has retired his practice.

Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 8:00 p.m.

Deadline for Ticket Sales Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 7:45 p.m.

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

building in Neepawa has started being installed on site.

Giving Challenge November 14-20, 2022

Donate $5 and your donation becomes $7, thanks to support from The Winnipeg Foundation and the Manitoba Government. Donate online at www.endowmanitoba.ca or please make cheques payable to the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation or BPCF

In memoriam

Lloyd Reidle

Donna Schmall

Bill McCracken

Alan Gillies

Victor Barilla

Floyd Bold

Larry Evans

Joseph Mitchell