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4-H members believe in giving back

Fat Stock Show and Sale ends a fun-filled year

By Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press

The Neepawa 4-H Fat Stock Show and Sale was held at the Beautiful Plains Ag Complex on July 5. 4-H beef clubs from Erickson, Neepawa and Rapid City participated in the show and sale. A full report on the event can be seen on pages 10 and 11, but following are stories about three senior members and their 4-H journey as well as their pictures of them and how they help train junior members.

Madisyn Robertson

Madisyn Robertson is in her eighth year in the Neepawa & Area 4-H Beef Club and this is her second year as president. This year she showed a progeny heifer named Kirsten, a yearling heifer named Krissy and a market steer named Habanero.

Currently Robertson is the Manitoba Junior Charolais Association

President. Robertson said, “We are thrilled to be hosting the Canadian Charolais Youth Association Conference and Show at the end of July in Brandon. We will finish off the summer show season at the Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup on the August long weekend at the Beautiful Plains Ag Society grounds in Neepawa.”

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Lakelyn Brown and Carson Baker discuss how to comb in the Team Grooming competition.

Bottom picture (far left): Madisyn Robertson helps Swayzie Bootsman clip back legs in Team Grooming.

Bottom picture (centre page): Sveinna Bjarnarson showing Benson Bootsman how to glue legs in Team Grooming

Riders rumble into Neepawa

Westman Motorcycle Enthusiasts showcase bikes at Kinsmen Kourts

II

The Westman Motorcycle Enthusiasts made a stop at Kinsmen Kourts II on July 5. Pictured: A portion of the motorbikes that lined up for the show.

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Motorbike enthusiasts from the Westman area rolled into Kinsmen Kourts II (KK2) last week.

On July 5, the Westman Motorcycle Enthusiasts

group took their ‘hogs’ to the senior living centre to show their bikes off to the residents and general public. As well, to join Kinsmen Kourts in their support of the 2023 Dream Ride. Fresh smokies were available, alongside an option to

give a monetary donation towards the charity.

“We thought it would all combine nicely, especially since we are having our walk for Dream Ride on Thursday,” said Corrie Ford, activities for KK2, that evening. “They were

originally going to be in Gladstone tonight, but they re-routed to take part in all of this.”

Ford added, “We also have bingo for the residents

on Wednesday, so today has been a big day for us!”

The Westman group had a variety of bikes to display, including varieties from Harley Davidson, Yamaha,

Indian and Suzuki.

PHOTOS BY CASPER WEHRHAHN

The motorbikes on display included varieties from Harley Davidson, Indian and more.

2003: Neepawa locals attend Juno Beach Centre opening

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

125 years ago, Saturday, July 9, 1898

S. A. German, Arden’s new druggist, paid Neepawa a visit yesterday and thinks well of this place– second, of course, to Arden.

Simpson & Co. have just received three large monuments to be erected in the Neepawa cemetery. One is for Mrs. C. A. Fraser, another for Frank Rocher and one for Mrs. Jno. Snider. The monument to Mr. Roche is being provided by the Orange Lodge, of which [the] deceased was a member.

100 years ago, Friday, July 6, 1923

Mayor Davidson is preparing to leave Neepawa and will probably locate at Pleasantdale, which is a thriving village, with a considerable number of former residents of this district settled in that vicinity.

The Press editor had

the pleasure on Tuesday of meeting two Eskimo ladies enroute from the Arctic regions to see the sights of Winnipeg. They travelled in a C.N.R. pullman compartment, accompanied by the English husband of one of them.

75 years ago, Thursday, July 8, 1948

Mr. and Mrs. Albert E. Clarke celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Tuesday, June 29 at their home in Neepawa. Mr. and Mrs. Clarke were married in the Franklin Methodist Church on June 29, 1898 by the Rev. T. J. Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Clarke lived on a farm in the Springhill district. They came to Neepawa to reside in 1929.

Arden: Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Parker, who celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary on Sunday, July 4.

50 years ago, Thursday, June 12, 1973

Neepawa seems to have been taken over by a horde of rusty-brown moths this past week. They’re clinging to the buildings, fluttering on the sidewalks and lying dead in the streets.

Edrans: The community was saddened last week by the passing of Mike Kakowchyk, a one time resident of Edrans. Many attended his funeral in Neepawa Tuesday with burial in the Edrans cemetery. Mike will always be remembered by his ever willingness to help his neighbours and friends, as well as for many projects in the community.

20 years ago, Monday, July 7, 2003

An amateur Neepawa historian made history himself last month, attending the opening of the Juno Beach Centre

at Courseulles-sur-Mer, France.

Cecil Pittman said the trip to the Juno Beach Centre was important to him, because he lost two uncles during the Second World War.

The centre is a memorial for the Canadians who fought for their country in the liberation of France… Remembering the sacrifice made by fighting forces was the driving force behind the Juno Beach Centre, when a group of Canadian World War II veterans decided a permanent memorial should be erected overseas.

Initially, the veterans, who had taken part in D-Day landings on June 4, 1944 and subsequent battles, organized exchange visits for Canadian and Dutch children.

Realizing they were the last to see action in Europe, the veterans then decided a more permanent memorial was needed.

And the Juno Beach Centre was Born.

In addition to attending the opening ceremony on June 6, Pittman recognized his uncles, Lance Corporal Frank Meakin and Corporal George Meakin, buying two bricks at the centre in their memory.

The Neepawa Legion and Rural Municipality of Langford also made donations to the centre.

Pittman wasn’t the only one with a Neepawa connection at the centre opening. He was

accompanied on his trip by Joan Enns of Neepawa and met up with two former Neepawa men at the dedication– Bill Crabbe and Howie Buchanan.

Disclaimer: The information gathered and used each week in the Looking Back feature is directly taken from the original print copy of the Neepawa Press and Neepawa Banner newspapers. Any errors or omissions from stories (Factually or otherwise) are the result of the original print and not the responsibility of the archivist for the current version of the Neepawa Banner & Press.

Sears is a business that people from a wide range of ages will remember being present in Neepawa. This advertisement was placed in the July 7, 2003 edition of The Neepawa Press.

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Cecil Pittman and Joan Enns (pictured centre), both of Neepawa, visited the Juno Beach Centre at Coursellessur-Mer in France in late June of 2003 for its official opening. Standing with them in this photo are former Neepawa residents Howie Buchanan (left) and Bill Crabbe (right).

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By Chad Carpenter

It should never happen again!

COVID-19 was among the worst diseases to hit Canada in the past 100 years or more. In my opinion, it was handled worse than any previous disease. I won’t argue that vaccines were wrong, although there is a lot of evidence that the benefits of vaccines were highly over-promoted. I would daresay that vaccines should not have been compulsory and there are those who will vehemently disagree with me. It’s just that, in general terms, I am very wary of anything being compulsory. There were people who didn’t get vaccinated who died from C-19 but there were a lot of people who didn’t get vaccinated who didn’t even get sick. There were people who had two, three or four vaccine shots and they got C-19 and some of them died.

All that said, my biggest complaint is the absurd way sick people were handled, especially those in hospitals and care homes. There were many, many people who were desperately sick and many who died, who were denied the comfort and care of loved ones in their last days. Think about how absurd this was. A person is sick and dying in care and some crazy rules about restricting loved ones was supposed to protect whom? A loved one not being allowed to come in and visit was somehow supposed to protect the sick person. How was that supposed to work?

Think about it. The care home and hospital workers all came to work, did their job, albeit under very tough conditions, and then went home. The workers lived with their families who, to some extent, were out and about in the community, presumably had close contact with spouses and kids and came back to work the next day. Like that wasn’t supposed to spread C-19? And yet,

There comes a time… R

Right in the Centre

Ken Waddell

a family member visiting a sick and dying person would spread C-19. The visitation rules were insane, stupidly applied and at the very worst, cruel.

What clearly happened is that rules were made by people with little or no knowledge of reality. It was like a lot of other issues in running a country or society. The farther away from the community reality a decision is made, the worse the decision you get. Some people were running scared and combined with not actually thinking it through and not being on the front lines made for bad policy decisions. I believe that while vaccines may well have saved a lot of lives, the visitation rules may well have killed a lot of people too.

Let me give a totally unrelated example that has some application to decision making. During WWI, the Allied armies were still using cavalry horse mounted divisions. My understanding of cavalry warfare is that it was obsolete by the time of WWI but that message didn’t get through to the British generals. A cavalry charge was an awesome thing when the mounted soldiers were carrying pistols, wielding swords and running up against ground troops who had single shot rifles that were slow to re-load. By the time of WWI, the ground troops were well dug in and had machine guns, backed up by artillery. One day, the British gener-

als decided that that the Canadian Cavalry should charge the German trenches. Needless to say, they were cut to pieces with huge losses of men and horses. A few days later, the British generals decided they should try it again because, “They will never suspect we would try it again.” The Canadian commander, who had lost many men and horses said, “That’s a great idea sir, but this time, we will use British troops.” Needless to say the plan was called off. The moral of that story is decisions are best made by those most closely affected by the decision. In the C-19 situation, visitation decisions were being made by people who didn’t have to deal wit the unfavourable results.

Just like in WWI, decisions are best made in any situation by those most affected by the decision. That’s why Neepawa decisions should be made in Neepawa, Rivers decisions in Rivers and you can fit any other community name you want into that statement.

C-19 decision making drifted far away from those most affected by the decisions and we must make sure that never happens again.

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.

e-reading ‘The Winter Years’ by James H Gray there is a sentence that I have read several times before, and this time I needed to stop and think about it. The setting is Winnipeg, the time is the 1930’s, tough economic times. The chapter titles are telling: ‘Our world stopped and we got off; Fun was where you found it; Landladies and a want-ad husband; Tuxedoes were for ditch digging; –and the one that stopped me– Into the wonderful world of bookworms.’

The author, his wife and young child, are struggling with housing, with ration coupons for clothing and food, and trying to adjust from being gainfully employed up and coming, to abject poverty. Gray contracts tuberculosis and how as it is impossible to cure at home with good food, quiet and fresh air, reluctantly consents to staying in the sanatorium. Here he meets a fellow patient– ‘Timchuk was a hollow-eyed, all skin-and-bones North End Ukrainian for whom time had almost run out.’Timchuk teaches him the value of down time, even if there may be no tomorrow. His voracious reading has made him knowledgeable of almost every subject, and the staff had long given up trying to enforce rest periods or early bedtime– Timchuk read!

The opening sentences are [In the life of just about every living thing, there comes a time for a second look, and a momentary halt is called in the struggle with environment. It happens with colts being halter-broken after the third or fourth leap for liberty. It happened to most the unemployed two or three months after going on relief, when they stopped fighting the idea and began to learn how best to live with totally altered circumstances.] When Gray came to this point he decided to use his time to study and learn, to read as much as possible. It took a while to find the type of books that he would find helpful–the most popular book in the Winnipeg Public Library was History and Power of Mind, by Robert Ingalese, a California occultist– think your way to success.

Many of us have come to the point where our life merited a second look, some of us more than once! That point of introspection, for me, has at times lead to dramatic changes with long lasting results. I was not long into my first marriage when I determined that I had not been created to be a human punching bag, and the only change would come with my breaking away, and starting over. I stopped struggling with the concept that I was deserving of such treatment, and I stopped struggling with the hope of a change in the situation. There have been times when the pause to re-evaluate and re-examine a situation has caused me to hunker down and suck it up! No life safety or security at stake in those decisions– usually a touch of pride!

There comes a time when one does stop fighting an idea and begins to learn how to best live with totally altered circumstances. Aging for example. I will never be young again, I can remain young at heart and graciously adapt to limitations. I can… but will I???

Dreams worth working (and praying) for, Part V

To mark his 70th birthday, Canadian comedian

Dave Broadfoot recorded a one-hour special for CBC television. Its title (quite appropriately, in my view) was “Old Enough to Say What I Want.” He masterfully blended his unique sense of humour with pointed social commentary; creating a program that was a delight to watch.

This weekend, I will celebrate my 72nd birthday (I’m not bragging; just reporting). Like Dave Broadfoot, I think I am old enough to say what I want. But I am also old enough to realize that there is a huge difference between saying what I want to say in a specific situation and saying what I need to say or (in some cases) saying nothing at all.

On some issues and in some situations, my words must be consistent with my calling as a Minister. As St. Paul writes, a Minister is to preach the word-to reprove, rebuke and exhort with patience and sound teaching. In addition, I am to declare “the whole counsel of God.”

Faithfully Yours

Neil Strohschein

The principles I teach and the applications of those principles that I make must be based on teachings found in the Old Testament; explained further or affirmed (not negated) by Jesus Christ and taught by the Apostles. I must not refuse to speak about what I see in one part of Scripture just because I don’t agree with or like what it says.

Most Christian ministers will agree with what you’ve just read. So will the teachers and spiritual leaders of other religions. They will base their teachings on their holy books, just as I base mine on the Bible. Those who hold no religious affiliation will present ideas or philosophies that are based on their own thoughts or personal convictions.

What we teach isn’t the problem. How we teach it,

and how we react to those who do not agree with us has become a huge problemand it’s getting worse.

In recent years, the tone of debate on all issues (politics, religion, economics, the environment, lifestyle, etc.) has radically changed. Instead of debating issues in an atmosphere of dignity and respect, we have chosen to publicly attack the characters, integrity and reputations of those who hold beliefs with which we may not agree. Comments made are taken out of context, spread through social media and accompanied by accusations of bias, prejudice, racism or attacking another’s basic human rights. Gone are the days when people sought to work out their differences through tolerance, dialogue, understanding

and finding ways to overcome differences and work together for the benefit of all people.

I may not agree with the beliefs that others have or the choices they make. I may express my disagreement with their beliefs or choices in a sermon or a column. But I will do my best to show the highest degree of respect for their character and integrity. I can only hope that they will show me the same courtesy and that we can work together to build a world in which all people are valued, respected and given the opportunity to become all that their creator intended for them to become.

Building such a world will not be easy. We must begin by seeking God’s forgiveness for allowing so much bias, prejudice and hate to embed itself in our culture. Then we must work to build bridges of love and friendship with others. It will take time; but it can be done. Will it happen in my lifetime? Maybe not; but it’s certainly a dream worth working (and praying) for.

God’s Word is a Lamp (Psalm 119:105)

By Pastor Vlad Makyeyev First Baptist Church

Please try to imagine

our human life without the Bible, the Word of the living God.

Without God’s Word, without the ultimate moral standard of what is right and what is wrong, we would live in total spiritual darkness.

It is through His Word that the Lord God directs and guides us. We speak to Creator God in prayer, and He speaks to the crown of His creation/humans through His holy Word. We need be slow to speak and quick to listen because the Bible is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path.

Let me ask you this simple question. Do you read your Bible every day? Often you can hear such an answer: I/we try to. If it is also your case, then ask

Does Neepawa need a dog kennel?

Dear Sir:

As a resident of Neepawa and a pet owner I enjoy the days when the weather permits me to get outside and enjoy a nice walk with my dog. Quite often I’ll see others doing the same and, if it’s okay with them, I’ll give mine a chance to meet theirs and engage in conversation. I’ve babysat other people’s dogs before, when they’ve been unable to get someone else or find a space to board it nearby, and I’ve had other people tell me they’ve had to miss out on things they would have loved to attend for the same reason. I’ve noticed as the population has grown in Neepaw,a the number of pets has also, which leads me to ask myself how many people have run into this issue before and if maybe the Town of Neepawa could use a kennel here. I spoke with someone at the Town Office one day and asked how many licensed dogs there are in town but they didn’t have an exact figure offhand. They did agree with me though that a facility could be warranted so they suggested I do up a form of some kind explaining why I feel the need for one and put copies out in local businesses for people to read and if they felt a need was there too could leave their signature. Told me to leave them out for a few weeks to see how much interest they got and I felt their was enough, to ask to meet with Town Council to discuss it with them.

Blair Ferguson Neepawa, MB

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yourself this question: do I eat food every day? We do not try to; we just eat several times a day. We prioritize having meals several times a day. It is important to us.

So, do not just try to read the Holy Scripture every day. Just do it! Putting God and His Word first must be important for us.

The Bible contains the words of God. The Scripture commands us to love God with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength. If we really love God, then reading His Word/ the Bible should be your delight and priority in life.

A baby has a strong desire to drink Mom’s milk, and if you have been born again (new spiritual life, new priorities in life), you will desire the milk of God’s

Word on a daily basis.

1Peter 2:2, “Like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation”.

Can you say with a Psalmist such words, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path”

(Psalm 119:105)? Do you walk in the light of God’s Word or live in the dark-

ness of satanic lies? Who is your light in this life –Jesus Christ or fallen angel Lucifer/Satan?

Come to Jesus. Trust Him. Embrace Him in your heart and mind as your light and your path. He is worthy of all praises, worship, and honor. “Come, Lord Jesus” (Revelation 22:20)

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Five Roses cookbook

Last week I told the story of my favourite cookbook. This week, it is about my dad’s 11 years of batching cookbook. He used a Five Roses flour cookbook. From what he said he used the biscuit recipe a lot and not many other recipes. Biscuits were a staple for many bachelors back in the day.

Five Roses Flour was first produced in Keewatin, Ontario in 1888, by Woods Milling Company, which earned a reputation for milling a fine flour. Five Roses flour used wheat “from the sun-flooded prairie lands of Western Canada” and was unbleached and unblended. They claimed to be the largest milling operation in the British Commonwealth and sold all over the world. They urged Five Roses customers to submit recipes to their company. In 1913, after being carefully tested and approved, 600 recipes were chosen for their new cookbook “A Guide To Good Cooking.”

By 1915, the Five Roses Cook Book, in both English and French, were distributed free to nearly a million Canadian homes. The cookbook became a household name and was prized for it’s practical, down- to- earth recipes. It included everything from baking bread, cooking sweet breads and brains, making the perfect cup of tea, baking prized butter tarts and making Monday soup. The book declared, “Five Roses comes to particular housewives immaculate, untouched by human hands. Where else can you get so pure a flour? Every recipe has been thoroughly tested and approved in the Five Roses Kitchens and guaranteed to work perfectly in your kitchen.”

Today I will share the biscuit recipe from my dad’s cookbook and its many variations that can be made from the one recipe. So, make a batch of biscuits and break open a jar of jam for those warm from the oven biscuits.

Standard biscuit dough

2 cups Five Roses flour

4 1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

3 Tbsp. shortening (butter, lard or shortening)

7/8 to one cup of milk

Mix all dry ingredients. Chop in the shortening, using two knives or pastry blender. Make a hollow in the centre of the dry ingredients; add liquid slowly to make a soft dough, stirring 5 or 6 strokes. The dough should be soft but not to sticky. Knead the dough very lightly for a few seconds on a lightly floured surface. Too much or rough handling of the dough will make the biscuits tough. Pat the dough or gently roll out to the desired thickness. (Biscuits will double in height when baked.) Cut the dough out with a floured cutter and place on a baking pan. Bake in a preheated 450°F oven for 12-15 minutes until biscuits are lightly browned.

To vary the biscuit dough:

• Whole wheat biscuits; Substitute 1 cup whole wheat flour for 1 cup of white flour. Use 1/4 cup shortening. If desired, 1 tablespoon molasses may be added.

• Orange biscuits; Add a little orange rind to flour for biscuit dough. Pat out, cut with a small biscuit cutter. Dip cubes of sugar in orange juice and then press one cube in the centre of each biscuit. Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes.

• Fruit or nut biscuits: Use 1/2 cup sugar and add 3/4 cup raisins, currents or nuts. For a deeply coloured glazed top, brush with the yolk of one egg mixed with a little water, and, if desired sprinkle with a little sugar before baking.

• Peanut butter biscuits: Omit shortening. Add 1/4 cup peanut butter. (Never tried these but I would leave the shortening in as well.)

• Jelly tea cakes: Add 1/4 cup sugar. Pat out dough, cut with biscuit cutter; make depression in the centre of each and place in it a small spoonful of jelly, jam or marmalade. Bake as directed.

• Cheese biscuits; Use only 1 tablespoon shortening and add 1/2 cup grated Canadian cheese. (I leave the original shortening amount to make these.)

English cream scones

2 cups Five Roses flour

3 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1 Tbsp. sugar (or more)

Return of the Riverbend Maker’s Market

1/4 cup butter or shortening

1/2 cup cream or rich milk

2 eggs

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Neepawa’s annual showcase of artisans and craftspeople is making its return to Riverbend Park. The Maker’s Market, which is being organized by members of the Neepawa Tourism volunteer board, is scheduled for Friday, July 21 and Saturday, July 22. Since its humble beginnings in 2021, it has developed into a feature attraction for Manitoba based craftspeople and artisans looking to sell and promote their homegrown or homemade wares. It has also been able to attract visitors from other communities across western Manitoba, looking for fun day trip activities.

As for this year’s market, Neepawa Tourism board members Jaclyn Farough and Jeff Desender have taken the lead in terms of organizing the event. As of Monday, July 10, there were 25 merchants who have officially confirmed, with the potential of more commitments in the final week. Desender added that there will be a healthy mix of new merchants and returning favourites out there this year.

this year are newer faces, newer products & some exciting new family fun additions. There are a few from previous years that are coming back for this year. So far, the ratio is 13 out of 25 confirmed vendors are new to the market. It’s exciting to see new faces coming into the market & some of the previous vendors returning as well.”

Local fundraising benefits

Another significant part of the Maker’s Market is the fundraising aspect of the days. Each year, a portion of the money that is brought in from admissions goes directly to a notable community based project or program.

For the first two years, a combined $8,500 has been raised and donated to the Town of Neepawa’s Community Pool upgrades. For this year, Neepawa Tourism has selected the ArtsForward Cultural Centre as its beneficiary of all the admission proceeds.

How to lend a hand

The last minute preparations for the Maker’s

Marker also include organizing volunteers. While there are many individuals who have already committed to assist, Desender said when it comes to a few helping hands, the more the merrier.

“We have some volunteers, but would love to have some extra hands with key fundamentals such as set up, overnight security, admissions. If anyone would like to volunteer, we would encourage them to contact Neepawa Tourism or The Riverbend Market Social Media directly so they can be added to our volunteer list for whatever date works best for their schedules,”

More information on the Riverbend Maker’s Market is available online at neepawatourism.ca and on Instagram Neepawa Tourism was created in 2018 and consists of a group of local volunteers, members of the Neepawa & District Chamber of Commerce and representatives of the Town of Neepawa. Its purpose is to promote the community and all of its attractions to a wide scope of people.

“A lot of the vendors that are present at the market

Keep out a little of the egg white to brush over the tops of the scones. Beat the eggs until light. Add eggs to milk or cream. Finish mixing same as biscuits. Pat to 3/4 inch thickness; cut in squares or triangles, brush over with egg whites, sprinkle with sugar, and bake in a hot oven (450°F). These are delicious when split and spread with butter and strawberry jam and served hot. Dr.

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Manitoba Thresherman’s Reunion to host award winning artist

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Rosemary & The Sweet Sound Revival is a six-piece inspirational bluegrass/ country group that features beautiful three-part harmony, soulful violin playing, guitar skills that will knock your socks off, a charismatic upright bass player, and a banjo player that literally lights up the stage!

“Rosemary Seimens has performed around the world but she also has a strong Manitoba connection. She is originally from Plum Coulee,” said Ed Heppner of The Mobile Stage Co. “Anyway, one day I was wondering if Rosemary and her band might be available for the Thresherman’s Reunion. I got in touch with them and before long the arrange -

ments had been made. They’ll actually be flying out from Italy to play this show, so, I hope everyone is ready to welcome them

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back to Manitoba. I know I am.”

Rosemary Siemens & The Sweet Sound Revival were the winner of the

Breaking ground on Neepawa’s new hotel

“Best Bluegrass/Country Album of the Year” at the 2016 Global Music Awards. Rosemary has performed at New York’s Carnegie Hall and has been the only solo violinist to play the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican. Her show is a journey from classical to bluegrass to gospel to down-home fiddle, to tear-jerking-inspirational stories perfect for any age. Her performance at the Manitoba Thresherman’s Reunion will also feature special guest, Grammy nominated, Nashville artist Kristen Bearfeld. Tickets are available locally in Austin or at www. themobilestageco.ca

Fatal auto accident east of Gladstone

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

A multi-vehicle accident near Gladstone has proven fatal, with one person dead and another rushed to hospital. According to a police update, released Friday morning, Neepawa RCMP received a call on July 6 at 10:25 a.m. reporting a two-vehicle collision on Highway 16, near Provincial Road 350. The accident was located about 12 kilometres east of Gladstone.

Upon further investigation, police determined that an SUV with two occupants, being driven by a 53-year-old female from Winnipeg, was heading west when it veered into the eastbound lane and collided head-on with a semi-truck.

The driver of the SUV was pronounced dead on

the scene and her passenger, and 18-year-old male, was transported to hospital with minor physical injuries. The semi-driver, a 63-year-old from Plumas, was not physically injured. Neepawa RCMP, along with a Forensic Collision Reconstructionist, continue to investigate.

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The groundwork has begun for the new Best

been planned for Neepawa. The hotel was announced in January 2022 and will feature 67 rooms, as well as a pool and a

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Rosemary Siemens, award winning musician.

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Western Plus Hotel that has

waterslide.

‘I can’t get over the positive feedback’

CWAN hosts trishaw demo at Kinsmen Kourts II

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Residents of Kinsmen

Kourts II had the opportunity to wheel around town in style last week. On the evening of July 5, Cycling

Without Age Neepawa Chapter (CWAN) board members and drivers were on-site to provide a demo of the trishaw bike to any interested residents. Helmets were provided to anyone who wished to participate in the demo, with a trained driver taking them for a short ride.

According to CWAN board member Dennie Phillips, the demo worked out quite well.

“I think we had about 25 residents who decided to take a nice little trishaw bike ride,” said Phillips. “Some [residents] were a little leery at first, but after seeing some of the other residents have a ride, they were more willing to get on it. So it was a good demo of the trishaw overall.”

Phillips added, “It was very positive. And we actually had one lady who was very leery about going on the trishaw bike, but after her first ride she went on two more rides afterwards with people who wanted to go and needed a partner. It was very nice to hear the comments from the residents and anybody that was on the bike. It was always ‘oh I enjoyed that, it was so much fun! I can’t wait to do it later on!’”

Phillips told the Banner & Press that many of those present who originally signed up for the demo then went on to express interest in going for rides on a regular basis.

Phillips added, “Our two new trishaw drivers really enjoyed giving rides, as well as getting more experience on the bike. So it’s a good

start for the Cycling Without Age program here in Neepawa.”

A heartwarming occasion

CWAN is hoping to do additional demos in the coming weeks at Elks Manor, which will be open to the public, and at Country Meadows.

The program itself is open to general public use, with all welcome to contact CWAN directly if they would like to book a ride.

Individuals wishing to book a ride can contact either

Dana Menzies at Kinsmen Kourts II (204-841-3434), Michelle Ferguson at the HAND program (204-4762009), or Marsha Forgue (gmforgue@mymts.net).

Marsha Forgue is a volunteer driver that aids with the scheduling for CWAN rides.

“That’s how we’re running it at the moment, until we can get some more drivers. There’s specific days, but we haven’t decided which days yet, that are going to be at the specific locations at this point,” said

Phillips. “But we really want the general public to know that seniors can register without being in one of the specific senior’s residences in town– anybody can call in and register them to be picked up.”

Providing a final comment on the demo, Phillips noted that she has been blown away by the response received.

“We just thought it was a great thing for seniors here. I can’t get over the positive feedback,” said Phillips. “It’s also overwhelming to have the program up and running now. It’s been in the process for the last two years, with COVID-19 happening and the trishaw being a bit delayed. So, being a Kin member and now sitting on the Cycling board, it’s very heartwarming to know that we’re going to be able to get out with seniors and see their happy faces in the fresh air.”

The Kin Club has been acting as a partner of CWAN to aid in start-

ing up the program. This partnership is set to persist throughout 2023, after which CWAN will continue

the program on its own, as it is now officially an incorporated body.

Anyone wishing to get

involved as a volunteer is asked to contact CWAN via email at cwaneepawa@ gmail.com.

PHOTOS BY CASPER WEHRHAHN

Residents at Kinsmen Kourts II were treated to a demo of Neepawa’s new Cycling Without Age program recently. Pictured left: A resident excitedly gets fitted for a helmet. Pictured right: Another resident and a young volunteer rider take to the streets on the trishaw.

It’s okay to say ‘How Much I Love You’

First time children’s author explores the expression of feelings

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The calendar year has been one of tremendous success for Delsie Martin. First, she completed her masters degree and began her practice as a registered social worker and private practice therapist. As if that were not enough, she has also completed a literary journey that’s been three years in the making, as she has self published her first children’s book, ‘How Much Do I Love You?’ The book, which was fully written and illustrated by Martin, looks to encapsulate the feelings of love and support a parent or caregiver have for their child.

While Martin grew up with a longstanding personal love for creative

writing and painting, the motivation to use those talents to create ‘How Much Do I Love You?’ came from a single moment.

“I was walking my newborn daughter down the hall trying to comfort her as she was fussing and started telling her how much I loved her, then when she wouldn’t stop fussing right away I had to think of numerous ways to say how much I love her because when she cried she cried for a long time. It came from there,” said Martin. Further inspired by her own mother’s encouragement, Martin would then spend about three years, balancing family and education commitments to work on this creative outlet. While the words came easily and early, Martin noted the paintings are what took

the most time, as she dealt with periods of self doubt and post-partum depression [PPD].

“I went through two very bad periods of post-partum depression during this time, so as is normal with PPD, I

lost interest in the things I enjoyed, so I stopped creating,” shared Martin. “What surprised me was how my brain tried to attack me as I painted. This was really my first time seriously painting and I had lots of intrusive thoughts like, ‘You can’t do this’ ‘You’re a joke’ or ‘You should just give up’. Doing the book was a lot of work in part to me having to do a lot of internal therapy work to keep myself motivated.”

Martin added, however, that she was able to cross through those doubts and “The book was my self care time and a reflection of when I felt my best,”.

As for what lessons Martin hopes the reader takes from ‘How Much Do I Love You?’, she said it’s all about ensuring that children, and even the caregivers them-

selves, feel unrestricted in expressing their genuine emotions for those that matter to them.

“The words ‘I love you’ are often presumed to not be needed in intimate relationships and with children, because we believe that ‘They should know this’. But, our bodies develop connection, attachment and bonding with our loved ones through expression of love both in actions and words,” stated Martin. “If we practice telling our children that we love them every time we feel it, they will in turn learn that it’s okay to express love freely and do it more often in their own future relationships.”

How Much Do I Love You? is available for purchase on Amazon.

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Delsie Martin, author of the new children’s book ‘How Much Do I Love You?’

4-H FAT STOCK SHOW & SALE THANK YOU

The members, leaders and families of the Erickson, Neepawa and Rapid City 4-H Beef Clubs wish to extend sincere appreciation to all of the buyers and bidders for their outstanding support of our 2023 4-H Beef Inter-Club Sale, held in Neepawa on Wednesday, July 5.

4-H Member Buyer

Madisyn Robertson

Chet Woychyshyn

Kaleb Bootsman

Kendra Hinsburg

Kate Hinsburg

Zane Finlay

Easton Paterson

Signe Erven

Meredith Erven

Summer Sawchuk

Averi Jury

Jason Schultz

Carson Baker (Market)

Quinn Sawchuk

Kooper Jury

Morgan Dyke

Sveinna Bjarnarson

T.I.C. Parts & Service Ltd.

Farmery Estate Brewery

CAMO Cattle Co.

Total Farm Supply/MasterFeeds

Minnedosa Insurance

Minnedosa Veterinary Clinic

Ken Beatty Farms

Integra Tire

Park Line Auto

Brydges & Taylor Veterinary Hospital

Penno’s Maching & Mfg. Ltd.

Rob Smith & Son Backhoe & Trucking

Springhill Colony Farms

Enns Bros. Neepawa

Mazergroup Neepawa

Kulbacki Ag Supply

Stride Credit Union (Neepawa)

4-H Member Buyer

Eric Schultz (Market) Harris Pharmacy

Keegan Dyke Gill & Schmall Agencies

Sadie Sawchuk Neepawa Veterinary Clinic

Eric Schultz (Progeny) Rocky Mountain Equipment Neepawa

Carson Baker (Progeny) DAM Cattle Buyers Ltd.

Special Thank You to Supporters of the Neepawa 4-H Fat Stock Association Scholarship & Cow Paddy Bingo Buyers: JAS Red Angus; Bootsman family; John’s Electric Ltd.; J C Lavich Construction 2010 Ltd; Erickson 4-H Beef Club; Foggy Mountain Farms; Neepawa 4-H Beef Club; Shane Saler Trucking Ltd.; Kerri Butler; John Hofer; Kulbacki Ag Supply; Doug Mowat; Neepawa Vet Clinic; Mazergroup Neepawa; Danny & Karen Nugent; Rapid City 4-H Beef Club

John Hofer was the winner of $2067.50 graciously donated the winnings back to the Fat Stock Association. John has been a long standing supporter of 4-H and we sincerely appreciate his generosity and support.

Cattle Show Judges: Danna & Brooke Collins; Show Ringperson: Brooklyn Hedley; Announcer: Richard Bramley; Show Marshalls: Amanda Bradshaw, Tim Baker, Shelley Bjarnarson & Dalyse Robertson; Photographer: Laura Horner, Prairie Pistol Designs; Show Clerk: Deb Inglis; Caterer: Cut-Rite Meats (Heather Lavich), Carberry; Stall Judge: Bob Durston; Facility: Ken Dalgliesh, Beautiful Plains Ag Society.

Assisting with the sale of steers: Tyler Slawinski, Auctioneer; Gladstone Auction Mart; Brad Delgaty, Ringman; Blaine Houston, Ringman; Richard Bramley, Ringman; Cut-Rite Meats, Carberry; Smile-Pinoy Foods, Gladstone; Oak River Meats, Oakridge Meats, McCreary; DAM Cattle Buyers, Doug Mowat; Heartland Livestock Brandon; Doug Finlay; Tim Baker; Shelley Bjarnarson

Platinum Sponsors

Cut-Rite Meats (Carberry); Cenovus Energy; Dan Mazier, MP; E&K Kostenchuk Ltd.; Heritage Co-op; Joey & Kendra Bootsman & Family; KCH Cattle Company; Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op; Neepawa Banner; New Rosedale Feedmill (Portage); RM of Rosedale; Rempel Backhoe & Gravel Ltd.; Richardson Pioneer (Minnedosa); Royal Canadian Legion Ladies – Neepawa; Stride Credit Union (Neepawa)

Gold Sponsors

Brookside Angus (Brookdale); Kinley Thomspon Chartered Accountants Inc.; Redferns (Neepawa/Minnedosa); Municipality of North Cypress-Langford; Ritchie Bros. Ltd.; Shur-Gro Farm Service (Neepawa)

Silver Sponsors

Boehringer; Brydges & Taylor Veterinary Hospital Ltd.; Celtic Power & Machining; Clare Larson Memorial (Erickson 4-H Club); DT Rooing; Dallas & Lynn Johnston; Farmery Brewery; Gladstone Veterinary Clinic; Greenbush Angus; Hardrock Land & Cattle Co. Ltd.; Heartland Livestock (Brandon); Neepawa Veterinary Clinic; P. Baker Backhoe; Penno’s Machining & Mfg.; Petro Canada Farm Centre – Mar-Dee Ent. (Neepawa); Provost Signs; Rainkie’s Sewage; Riverdale Welding; Rob Smith & Son Backhoe & Trucking; NorthStar Insurance & Real Estate

Bronze Sponsors

Archie McNair Memorial; Beautiful Plains Ag Society; Lois Thompson-Hudon Memorial – FCC Neepawa; Chicken Chef Restaurant (Neepawa); Diamond Waterworks (Neepawa); D & G Enterprises (Franklin); Erickson 4-H Beef Club; Hedley Livestock (Rapid City); JAS Red Angus (Jason & Leslie McLaren); JMB Charolais (Brookdale); Keystone Simmental Association; Little Valley Livestock (Rapid City); McManus Simmentals (Minnedosa); Midnight Metalworks (Minnedosa); Rapid City 4-H Beef Club; Rosling Farms (Gladstone); Total Farm Supply (Brandon)

The winner of $2475 in our Progressive 50/50 Draw was Stephen Hinsburg, Rapid City.

Grand Champion Steer Madisyn Robertson - Neepawa

Reserve Grand Champion Steer Chet Woychyshyn - Erickson

Erickson, Neepawa & Rapid City Clubs 4-H Fat Stock Show Results

Twenty-eight 4-H members from the Erickson, Neepawa & Rapid City 4-H clubs enthusiastically joined in person for their interclub show and sale on July 5, 2023. Thank you to all that supported by sponsoring, attending, bidding and buying.

Senior Grooming

1.Madisyn Robertson (N); 2. Carson Baker (N); 3. Eric Schultz (N); 4. Jason Schultz (N); 5. Meredith Erven (E)

Senior Grooming Champion (Sponsored by Neepawa Vet Clinic & Beautiful Plains Ag Society): Madisyn Robertson (N)

Intermediate Grooming Split 1

1.Kendra Hinsburg (R); 2. Sveinna Bjarnarson (N); 3. Zane Finlay (R); 4. Keegan Dyke (N); 5. Signe Erven (E)

Intermediate Grooming Split 2

1.Kate Hinsburg (R); 2. Easton Paterson (E); 3. Quinn Sawchuk (N); 4. Averi Jury (N); 5. Morgan Dyke (N)

Intermediate Grooming Champion (Sponsored by Brydges & Taylor Vet Hospital Ltd.): Kate Hinsburg (R)

Junior Grooming Split 1:

1.Kooper Jury (N); 2. Kaleb Brown (R); 3. Summer Sawchuk (N); 4. Sadie Sawchuk (N)

Junior Grooming Split 2:

1.Breelee Bootsman (R); 2. Benson Bootsman (R); 3. Swayzie Bootsman (R)

Junior Grooming Champion: (Sponsored by Lois Thompson-Hudon Memorial FCC Neepawa): Kooper Jury (N)

Cloverbud Grooming (Sponsored by Erickson

4-H Beef Club):

1.Chet Woychyshyn (E); 2. Caden Kostenchuk (E);

3.Colter Kostenchuk (E); 4. Raelynn Gemby (E); 5. Lakelyn Brown (R)

Senior Showmanship (Sponsored by Rapid City

4-H Beef Club):

1.Madisyn Robertson (N); 2. Carson Baker (N); 3. Eric Schultz (N); 4. Meredith Erven (E); 5. Jason Schultz (N)

Intermediate Showmanship Split 1:

1.Sveinna Bjarnarson (N); 2. Kendra Hinsburg (R); 3. Keegan Dyke (N); 4. Zane Finlay (R); 5. Signe Erven (E)

Intermediate Showmanship Split 2:

1.Kate Hinsburg (R); 2. Averi Jury (N); 3. Quinn Sawchuk (N); 4. Easton Paterson (E); 5. Morgan Dyke (N)

Intermediate Showmanship Champion

(Sponsored by Petro-Canada Farm Center, operated by Mar-Dee Enterprises, Neepawa): Kate Hinsburg (R)

Junior Showmanship Split 1:

1.Kooper Jury (N); 2. Summer Sawchuk (N); 3. Kaleb Brown (R); 4. Chance Inglis (R); 5. Sadie Sawchuk (N)

Junior Showmanship Split 2:

1.Breelee Bootsman (R); 2. Swayzie Bootsman (R); 3. Benson Bootsman (R)

Junior Showmanship Champion (Archie McNair Memorial Trophy – Beautiful Plains Ag Society): Kooper Jury (N)

Cloverbud Showmanship (Penno’s Machining & Manufacturing Ltd):

1.Chet Woychyshyn (E); 2. Caden Kostenchuk (E);

3.Raelynn Gemby (E); 4. Colter Kostenchuk (E); 5. Lakelyn Brown (R)

Group of Three Competition (Sponsored by Neepawa 4-H Fat Stock Association)

Steers: 1. Neepawa; 2. Rapid City; 3. Erickson

Heifers: 1. Rapid City; 2. Neepawa; 3. Erickson Team Grooming Competition (Sponsored by Greenbush Angus – Tim, Wendy, Cora & Carson Baker & Hardrock Land & Cattle Co. Ltd. –Paul, Dalyse & Madisyn Robertson): 1. Madisyn Robertson (N), Raelynn Gemby (E), Morgan Dyke (N), Swayze Bootsman (R); 2. Jason Schultz (N), Caden Kostenchuk (E), Signe Erven (E), Kendra Hinsburg (R); 3. Carson Baker (N), Chet Woychyshyn (E), Keegan Dyke (N), Lakelyn Brown (R); 4. Eric Schultz (N), Quinn Sawchuk (N), Averi Jury (N), Chance Inglis (R); 5. Easton Paterson (E), Breelee Bootsman (R), Sadie Sawchuk (N), Kaleb Brown (R); 6.Sveinna Bjarnarson (N), Benson Bootsman (R), Kooper Jury (N), Kate Hinsburg (R); 7. Meredith Erven (E), Colter Kostenchuk (E), Zane Finlay (R), Summer Sawchuk (N).

Beginning Beef Project (Sponsored by D & G Enterprises, Franklin, Neepawa 4-H Fat Stock and Stride Credit Union)

Champion: Chet Woychyshyn (E)

Reserve Champion: Colter Kostenchuk (E)

3.Lakelyn Brown (R); 4. Caden Kostenchuk (E); 5. Raelynn Gemby (E)

Angus Yearling Heifers (Sponsored by Brookside

Angus – Derrick Pilatic, Brookdale)

Champion: Breelee Bootsman (R)

Reserve Champion: Benson Bootsman (R)

3.Averi Jury (N); 4. Morgan Dyke (N); 5. Keegan Dyke (N); 6. Kooper Jury (N)

Simmental Yearling Heifers (Sponsored by Neepawa Veterinary Clinic Ltd.)

Champion: Kate Hinsburg (R)

Reserve Champion: Eric Schultz (N)

3.Quinn Sawchuk (N); 4. Jason Schultz (N); 5. Swayzie Bootsman (R); 6. Sadie Sawchuk (N); 7. Chet Woychyshyn (E); 8. Zane Finlay (R)

Charolais Yearling Heifers (Sponsored by Little Valley Livestock – Inglis Family, Rapid City)

Champion: Kendra Hinsburg (R)

Reserve Champion: Madisyn Robertson (N)

3.Summer Sawchuk (N)

Yearling Heifer Class (other breeds, Sponsored by Midnight Metalworks, Minnedosa)

Champion: Sveinna Bjarnarson (N)

Reserve Champion: Easton Paterson (E)

4-H Progeny Female Class (Sponsored by McManus Simmentals)

Champion: Madisyn Robertson (N)

Reserve Champion: Carson Baker (N)

3.Sveinna Bjarnarson (N); 4. Eric Schultz (N) Best Homegrown Yearling Heifer (open to the highest placing yearling heifer in each of the classes, Sponsored by Chicken Chef, Neepawa): Kate Hinsburg (R)

Grand Champion Yearling Heifer (Trophy: Clare Larson Memorial, donated by Erickson 4-H Club; Banner donated by the Neepawa Banner & Press; Rosette donated by Stride Credit Union Neepawa): Madisyn Robertson (N)

Reserve Grand Champion Yearling Heifer (Banner donated by Gladstone Veterinary Clinic; Rosette donated by Stride Credit Union –Neepawa): Kate Hinsburg (R)

Two-Year Old Females with own calf at foot (Banner donated by Hedley Livestock; Rosette donated by Stride Credit Union – Neepawa; Reserve banner donated by Rosling Farms, Rosette by Stride Credit Union)

Champion: Carson Baker (N)

Reserve Champion: Zane Finlay (R)

Supreme Champion Female Class: (open to the top two heifers in the beginning beef class, Champion & Reserve Champion Yearling Heifer and Champion & Reserve Champion Two-Year Old with calf)

Champion (Banner donated by JAS Red Angus –Neepawa; Rosette donated by Stride Credit Union – Neepawa): Madisyn Robertson (N) Reserve Champion (Banner donated by JMB Charolais – Brookdale and Rosette donated by Stride Credit Union – Neepawa): Carson Baker (N) Keystone Simmental Association Award (presented to the highest gaining Simmental influence steer): Carson Baker (N) at 3.13 lbs/day Market Steer Classes (Rosettes donated by Stride

Split 1 (1090 – 1189 lbs)

Split 2 (1210 – 1282

Split 3 (1284 – 1365

1.Carson Baker (N); 2. Eric Schultz (N); Best Homegrown Steer Class (open to the highest placing homegrown steer from each steer weight class plus first place from the progeny steer class. Trophy and belt buckle donated by Dallas & Lynne Johnston – Brookdale): Madisyn Robertson (N)

Grand Champion Market Steer (top two steers from each weight class and progeny class; Trophy donated by Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op Ltd., Banner donated by Neepawa Banner & Press, Rosette donated by Stride Credit Union –Neepawa): Madisyn Robertson (N)

Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer (Banner donated by Heartland Livestock Services Brandon, Rosette donated by Stride Credit Union –Neepawa): Chet Woychyshyn (E)

Stall Competition (clubs judged on cleanliness of stalls and animals, cooperation of members and judges overall impression): 1. Rapid City; 2. Neepawa; 3. Erickson

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Credit Union – Neepawa)

1.Quinn Sawchuk (N); 2. Kooper Jury (N); 3. Sveinna Bjarnarson (N); 4. Meredith Erven (E); 5. Keegan Dyke (N)

lbs)

1.Summer Sawchuk (N); 2. Easton Paterson (E); 3. Sadie Sawchuk (N); 4. Zane Finlay (R); 5. Signe Erven (E)

lbs)

1.Chet Woychyshyn (E); 2. Kaleb Brown (R); 3. Averi Jury (N); 4. Morgan Dyke (N); 5. Eric Schultz (N) Split 4 (1370 - 1465 lbs)

1.Madisyn Robertson (N); 2. Kendra Hinsburg (R); 3.Kate Hinsburg (R); 4. Carson Baker (N); 5. Jason Schultz (N)

Progeny Steer Class (open to steers born to a female previously shown as a 4-H heifer project –weights 990 lbs to 1393 lbs):

Supreme Champion Female, Champion Yearling Heifer & Champion Progeny Heifer Madisyn Robertson - Neepawa

Reserve Champion Female & Champion Two-Year Old Carson Baker - Neepawa

Reserve Champion Yearling Female & Champion Simmental Female Kate Hinsburg - Rapid City

Overall Showmanship Champion Carson Baker - Neepawa

Mike Angers conquers course to win 2023 NGCC Senior Open Round of 76 claims top prize for Southwood CC golfer

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Mother Nature decided to throw in an extra challenge for players at the 2023 Neepawa Golf & Country Club’s (NGCC) annual Senior Open. The one day event, held on Monday, July 10, saw occasional wind gusts throughout the round, which provided that little additional degree of difficulty that can really separate the good from the great out there.

Fortunately for Mike Angers, of the Southwood CC, out of Winnipeg, he was able to tame the weather and the course in general, for a championship round of 76. Finishing in second place for the Championship Flight was Keith Fawcett, with a round of 77, while Jim White, who also shot a 77, was relegated to third on a run-off.

This is the first win for Angers at the NGCC Senior Open, who said the wind

and the course, in general, put up a good challenge.

“It was tough today. The wind seemed to challenge all of us out there, especially on the par-5s. It was tough, but that’s part of [the game],” said Angers. “[For myself], it was going pretty steady. I think I had about

15 pars, and if you’re able to do something like that, you give yourself a chance and that’s all you can ask for. The greens were real good, and that helped the short game. It was a great set up out there, good course and a good day,” said Angers. The next major competi-

Cubs win at home to close out Santa Clara regular season

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The Neepawa Cubs are heading into the postseason with a confidence building 2-1 win over the Plumas Pirates. Garret Rempel pitched seven strong innings on Friday, July 7, striking out four, and allowing just three hits. Meanwhile, Brad Wilson went 2-for-3 at the plate for the Cubs at the plate.

The first place Carberry Royals and second place Plumas Pirates, will each receive opening round byes and automatically advance to semi-finals, where they’ll face the winners of the Portage/Neepawa and Austin/ Minnedosa series

tive event for the Neepawa Golf & Country Club will be the Senior Ladies open on Aug. 2. That will quickly be followed by a Westman Junior Tour event on Aug. 8 and then the NGCC Championship on Aug 12 and 13.

Strong finish for Delaloye at MB Junior Championship

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

An exceptional third round of golf propelled Neepawa’s Hayden Delaloye to the cusp of a top-10 finish overall at the 101st annual Manitoba Junior Boys Golf Championship.

The teen golfer, who competes out of the Neepawa Golf & Country Club, shot a combined total of 233 (+17) over the course of the three day event, which was held July 3 to 5 in Teulon. He

shot a round of 78 on the first day, an 80 on day two and a 75 for the third and final round. It was Delaloye’s strong play on the back nine during his final round, that propelled him up two spots late into 11th place overall.

Those numbers also placed Delaloye in an eight place tie in the 17-18 age category. Grady Chuback, playing out of St. Charles, and Ryan Orchard of Carman, tied for first in that age group.

As for the overall championship, no one was catch-

The win, combined with a 10-7 defeat in Portage la Prairie earlier in the week, concluded Neepawa’s regular season schedule in the Santa Clara Baseball League. The Cubs went 5-10 on the year and finished in fifth place in the overall standings.

With these results, the Neepawa Cubs will likely face the Portage Padres in the first round of the playoffs. The other series should see the third place Austin A’s take on the sixth place Minnedosa Mavericks.

SCBL Batting Stats

Cubs Batting Stats

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

NGCC general manager and CPGA golf pro Landon Cameron congratulates Mike Angers of Southwood, on his winning round of 76 during the Neepawa Senior Open.

Fun times had at 138th annual Carberry Fair & Races

Manitoba’s largest small town fair was a huge success! Carberry hosted its 138th annual Fair and Races from July 7 to 9. Organized by the Carberry Agricultural Society, this weekend brings in visitors from all across the province.

The Fair included several variety of activities to watch and participate in, including the parade, pancake breakfast 4-H Beef Show and egg, race on horseback.

The annual showshopper for the weekend was, of course, the rodeo aspect of the Fair, with Chariot and Chuckwagon rces, as well as Ranch Rodeo competitions.

PHOTOS BY EOIN DEVEREUX AND JOHN DRINKWATER

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Ralph Russell Thomas

November 23, 1918 – July 2, 2023

Ralph Thomas, our beloved father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning at Luther Home in Winnipeg at the age of 104, surrounded by family. In extreme old age he remained his warm and gracious self, and we are so grateful for his loving presence in our lives.

Ralph was born to Percy Thomas and Alice Craig on November 23, 1918, on their farm in the Oakville district. His mother died when he was 3. A few years later he gained a loving stepmother, Opal Lee, and eventually became big brother to 9 children: Muriel and Vera (who died in childhood), Eldon, Verna, Ira, Irene, Allan, Carole, and Clayton.

Ralph’s stories of childhood tended to be about animals, and were a wonderful glimpse into life on a prairie farm during the Depression: the skunk kittens he found and carried into the house, the spirited horse he rode to school, the prairie chickens and jackrabbits he hunted to supplement the family diet, the turkeys too dimwitted to seek shelter in a hailstorm, the rats in the granary and the farm dog’s efforts to control them. Ralph completed Grade 12 in Oakville, worked a few years as a farm labourer, and in 1942 enlisted in the RCAF, where he trained as an armorer in Mountain View, ON. Later, while he was stationed in Portage la Prairie waiting to be deployed overseas, Ralph attended the First Baptist Church, and there he met and fell in love with Edna Brass. They were married in May 1944. In 1945, Ralph finally shipped out to England, where he helped with the demobilization of air bases in Yorkshire.

After returning to Manitoba, Ralph worked as parts guy for an implement dealership in Portage. He and Edna welcomed three daughters, Barbara, Joan, and Joy. In 1955, Ralph and his friend, mechanic Harley Pallister, decided to set up their own business. They chose the town of Carberry, where they established Thomas & Pallister, a thriving International Harvester and Volkswagen dealership that Ralph maintained for the rest of his working life. By the time he retired, the business had been reincorporated as Carberry Implements, and Ralph was in partnership with his friend Abe Wiebe and Abe’s brothers.

Ralph came to know every corner of the beautiful Carberry hills, driving the section roads both for work and for pleasure, alert to the crops in the fields and the wild life in the ditches. He and Edna enjoyed camping in the summer and skiing in the sandhills in the winter. They travelled through Eastern Canada to Newfoundland, through the American southwest, to England and to Germany. They were founding members of the Carberry Evangelical Free Church and the local Bible Camp, and Ralph served on the board of the Carberry Hospital. In 1962, they faced the heartbreak of losing their eldest daughter Barbara to cancer.

Edna developed health problems in 1986, and their plans for a Yukon/Alaska trip did not materialize. In Carberry through his retirement, Ralph maintained a big garden, cut wood to heat the house in winter, and for a few years, kept bees. He enjoyed long walks and visits with friends, and looked after Edna with great devotion. In 2011, he and Edna moved to a retirement home in Regina, where their daughter Joy and her family lived. In May 2012, Joy and her husband Eric died tragically in an aviation accident, and in August, Edna passed away.

Through all these grievous losses, Ralph inspired us daily with his openheartedness, kindness, and calm acceptance. He drew strength from his faith, took an unflagging interest in the smallest phenomena of the natural world, and above all, savoured times with family and friends.

Ralph spent the last eight years of his life in Winnipeg, first at Concordia Village, where he lived in his own apartment until the age of 103. In 2021, in a year made so difficult by the pandemic, he moved to Luther Home. We are profoundly grateful to the staff there who accompanied him (and us) on this journey with respect, affection, and professional care.

Ralph was predeceased by all his siblings, by his daughters Barbara and Joy, his son-in-law Eric Jackson, and his beloved wife Edna. He was cherished and will be deeply missed by his daughter Joan and her husband Bill Dunn and by five grandchildren: Caitlin Thomas-Dunn and partner Carlos Portillo, Heather and Kent Stryker, Kirsty Jackson and husband Sean Biggin, Blair Jackson, and Cheryl Jackson and partner Sanjay Jacob; by five great-grandchildren: Samuel and Elijah Stryker, Alex Dale, Danielle and Logan Biggin; by sisters-in-law Evelyn Sherdahl and Mary Thomas, brothers-in-law Sidney Brass and Tom Brass, cousin Jean Knight, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at the Carberry Evangelical Free Church on Tuesday August 8 at 2 PM, with Reverend Ron Gartly officiating. If friends wish, tributes can be left at ethicaldeathcare.com, and donations can be made in Ralph’s memory to Valley View Bible Camp, Box 430, McGregor MB

Well done, thou good and faithful servant. Enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

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Obituary

James “Jim” King

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of James “Jim” King.

Jim passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the Neepawa Hospital at the age of 89 years.

Jimmy lived most of his life in Neepawa and loved hunting and fishing, and trapping gophers. He loved his winters in Texas, dancing, and all activities. He so loved his family with all his heart.

Jim is predeceased by his parents Aubrey and Margaret King, sister Lesley, brothers Bill and Brian, daughter Patty and extended family.

Jim is survived by his wife Linda King; 6 children – Glenn and Wanda, Jim Jr., Sandra, Kelly and Ian; 3 sisters – Margaret, Edna, and Willa; 8 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren and extended family.

Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association of the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Jim’s memory.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

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

Lyle McKay

Lyle McKay passed away peacefully with family by his side on June 29, 2023, at the Neepawa District Hospital at the age of 80.

Lyle was born in Carman Memorial Hospital on December 11, 1942, the sixth of seven children to James and Hazel McKay.

He was raised on the family farm at Elm Creek Manitoba where he attended school, was active in 4-H and sports.

Lyle came to Glenella District in 1965 to farm where he met Barbara Mossa who he married on October 14, 1967, at the Glenella United Church. Lyle and Barbara continued to grow the farm where they raised their four boys Howard, Mervin, Ian and Darren.

As the family grew so did the farm. Lyle had a passion for raising animals and over the years pigs, chickens, horses and cattle grazed the land.

Family and friends were very important to Lyle. Being born a cattleman, his love of the Charolais breed was almost equally important to him. He may have been guilty of checking on the cows before the boys once or twice.

He was a part of the Canadian Charolais Association for 40+ years, sat on the board of the Douglas Bull Test Station and proudly raised a strong herd with impressive, sought after genetics.

Retirement was not a word in Lyle’s vocabulary but unfortunately his health forced him to slow down and delegate more to the boys in recent years.

Lyle is predeceased by his parent James and Hazel McKay, sisters Dorothy and Frances, brother Gordon “Buddy” (Irene), his father in law and mother in law Bill and Hettie Mossa, his brother in laws Ron and Bill and his sister in law Eleanor (Ken, Bob).

Left to mourn are his wife Barbara and their four sons Howard (Kay), Mervin, Ian (Ruth), Darren (Jody), grandchildren James (Jenna), Christopher (Rebecca), Matthew, Katelyn (Sam), Ava, Wayne, and Cyver, sisters Irene and Hazel, brother Don (Dorothy), brother in laws Conrad and Barry and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral Service for Lyle will be held on Saturday July 22, 2023 at 2pm at the Glenella Hall, in Glenella, MB.

Donations in Lyle’s memory may be made to:

Neepawa District Palliative Care Service

Box 1240, Neepawa, Manitoba R0J 1H0

Neepawa Hospital-Chemo Clinic

Box 1240, Neepawa, Manitoba R0J 1H0

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

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For Rent

Thank you to family and friends for visits and prayers while I was in hospital and at home. Special thanks to the neighbors who did chores, cut grass, planted flowers and kept the garden clean. Everything looked wonderful when I returned from hospitals in Winnipeg and Neepawa. Special thanks to Bernice and our family for their constant care and encouragement during my recovery. God Bless you all.

Stephen Dmytriw

Alanon meetings currently being held at 342 Mountain Ave, Neepawa - Old Co-op Store. Tuesdays at 7 pm. Call 204-841-2192

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings currently being held at 342 Mountain Ave, Neepawa, Thursdays at 7 pm. Call 204841-0002

Arden Hall, cap. 255. Park, camping and sports facilities, rink, curling ice, kitchen and lounge. Call 204-368-2202

Thank You

Would like to send a huge Thank You to all the people who helped out after my accident. Special thanks to Grant and Kathy. Thank you to Dr. Milligan and all the Neepawa Hospital staff. Ever yone's concern is deeply appreciated.

Dave Mutch

Coming Events

Celebrate Cherie’s Retirement

Dr. GerarD Murray thanks & conGratulates Cherie on her 35 years of DeDicateD service helpinG our coMMunity with their eye care neeDs

we welcoMe everyone to stop by the office for cake anD coffee

July 20, 2023 froM 10-4

Wanted

Neepawa Banner & Press offers full research and re-print services from our archives that go back to 1896. Additional copies of papers, $2 each depending on availability. Re-print of a page from past copies, $2 per page. Archival research, $25 per hour with a $10 minimum. Individual photos on photo paper $5 depending if we have a suitable original in our digital, print or photo archives. Ken Waddell,

publisher

Personal

60 year old male widower seeking single female Filipina 40-55 year old for companionship and future commitment. Reply to Jacon PO Box 54 Minnedosa, MB ROJ 1E0. Enclose a photo if possible.

Crisis Pregnancy Centre

Winnipeg: Need to talk? Call our free help line, 1-800-6650570 or contact our Westman office: 204-727-6161 ––––––––––

For Sale

2 piece, solid oak china cabinet, with glass in doors, with design. 1 oak corner cabinet, 1 oak dining room table with 6 arm chairs and cushions. In very good condition. Cash only. 204-352-4298

ATV'S, ATV'S, ATV'S. www.rodsatvs.com Best prices in Manitoba on New kids/adults ATV'S, DIRTBIKES, DUNE BUGGIES, UTV'S, GOLF CARTS, SCOOTERS, MOBILITY SCOOTERS AND KIDS

ELECTRIC RIDE ON TOYS $299. Kids ATV $999, Kids dirt bike $1199, Kids Dune Buggy $1999. New 4 Seater Golf Cart $8999. Text or phone 204-724-2438. Email rodsatvs@hotmail.com

Apartment for rent. Bri-Mont apartments, 331 Mountain Avenue. Phone 204-8414419

Two bedroom, one bathroom apartment at Stewart House in Minnedosa. The apartment is in a quiet 12-plex apartment block and is a 55+ building for a single or couple. The apartment includes AC, a plug-in parking stall, fridge, stove, in-buiding laundry, secure entrance into the building, storage room, deck and more. Rent is $1,050./month plus hydro. Water is included with the rent. No smokers or pets. A one-year lease is necessary and references required. For more information or to book a viewing call 204-826-2184.

For Sale or Rent

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

Auctions

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

Tender

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

Invites tenders for Clear Diesel Fuel & Clear Gasoline

Tenders for approximately 95,000 litres of clear diesel fuel to be delivered to various Division owned tanks situated throughout the School Division.

Tenders for approximately 170,000 litres of clear gasoline to be delivered to various Division owned tanks situated throughout the School Division. The duration of the Tender is from September 2023 through June 2024.

Tenders will be accepted until 12:00 pm CDT Monday July 24, 2023.

The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Send Tenders to: Michael Johnson, Transportation Supervisor Turtle River School Division Box 309 McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0 Phone: 204-835-2067 Fax: 204-835-2426 mjohnson@trsd.ca

MAR-DEE ENTERPRISES

Marketer of PETRO-CANADA PRODUCTS

Jarvis Trucking Ltd, Gladstone, MB.

Class 1 drivers & Owner Operators

Meyers Online Estate Auction

Miles Johnson • Austin, MB Closes July 26, 2023

Mar-Dee Enterprises in Neepawa is presently inviting applications for a FULL TIME FUEL TRUCK DRIVER

Neepawa  Brandon  Hartney  Portage   Austin  Virden  Reston  Melita

• TO START IMMEDIATELY •

• FLAMAN RENTALS •

Primary responsibilities will include delivery of bulk fuel.

Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service skills

• Highly motivated

Junction Highway #5 & #16 Neepawa

• Paperwork including E-log

• Class 3 driver’s license with air endorsement

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

MUNICIPALITY OF STE. ROSE APPLICATIONS FOR FINANCE OFFICER

The Municipality of Ste. Rose is accepting applications for the position of Finance Officer.

Phone: (204) 476-2348

Salary dependant on experience and qualifications.

A benefits package is available.

If you are interested in joining our team, please send your cover letter and resume to:

Petro-Pass • Tires • Propane

Mar-Dee Enterprises

Box 1120, Neepawa, MB, R0J 1H0 rob@mardee.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

FOODS

Production Worker

Why join our team?

HyLife is a global leader in food processing. Our vision is to be the best food company in the world. To achieve this, we need talented people like you to join our team. HyLife creates limitless opportunities for passionate individuals, and we have an exciting new career opportunity located in Neepawa, MB for you to explore!

The current starting wage is $16.10/hour

PLUS opportunities for pay increases and competitive bonuses.

Our wage bracket extends to $24.05 per hour

We Will Train the Right Candidate

Quick Facts:

• Culturally diverse – employ people from all over the world

Fully integrated facility – Feed Mills, Barns, Transportation, and Production Plant

4000+ employees worldwide

We Care about our employees, communities, customers, animals, and our environment

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Wage

• Vacation

Benefits package – dental coverage, vision care, extended health care, & more!

Secure, stable, and permanent full-time employment

PM Shift Premium

• Full training, with genuine opportunities for career progression

• Employee Referral program - $500!

• Multiple Shift Options

• Free parking Company events

And more!!!!

Your duties may include:

Slaughtering hogs (eviscerate, hide removal, etc.)

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

• Maintaining our sanitation program

We are looking for people who are:

Fit and capable of working in a physically demanding role

Capable of repetitive manual tasks and standing for long periods of time

• Open to working in colder/warmer environments

• Experience as an industrial butcher or trimmer is an asset

Ways to apply:

Online at http://hylife.com/current-opportunities/ or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0. HyLife has an accommodation process for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation during your employment because of a disability, please contact Jobs@hylife.com. An HR representative will be in touch with you as soon as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and our accommodation policy can be forwarded upon request.

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

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

Written applications including resume and salary expected, will be accepted by the undersigned up to and including July 17, 2023, at 12:00 Noon.

Applications not necessarily opened on closing date of July 17, 2023.

For further information, please contact:

Marlene Bouchard,

CMMA

Chief Administrative Officer

Municipality of Ste. Rose

P.O. Box 30

722 Central Avenue

Ste. Rose du Lac, Manitoba

R0L 1S0

Telephone Number: 204 447-2229

Fax Number: 204 447-2875

E-Mail: sterose@sterose.ca

We thank all applicants but only those considered will be contacted.

We currently looking for both a permanent and part time farm hands. We are a 7000ac family grain farm located at Laurier MB, with strong beliefs in working together. We offer competitive wages (based on experience). During the busy season we work longer hours (12-16hrs per day) and work around the weather. The remainder of the year we aim for weekends off and for 8-5. (Option for more if required)

FULL TIME POSITION

- class 1a is a must (hauling grain, seed and fertilizer, water trailer for sprayer)

- field duties (harrowing, spraying, fertilizing, picking stones, dirt work, and operating gps)

- maintenance (general farm maintenance, equipment services, and minor repairs. Heated shop)

- welding is a asset

- general farm duties (yard care, cleaning, washing of equipment)

PART TIME POSITION

- general field work (harrows, picking stones, grain cart, combine, fertilizing)

- daily equipment maintenance (grease, fuel, perform daily checks)

- general farm duties (yard care, washing of equipment, etc)

- operate gps

- class 1a would asset

- (hauling grain, fertilizer, water)

Email Patrick Gamache at pnrfarmsltd@gmail.com with subject filled “Employment opportunity”

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 and hourly 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

Antique Furniture • Coal Oil Lamps • Coke Collection • Signs • Crystal • Steins

• Marbles • Medalta Crocks • Wicker • Art Glass

• Carnival & Depresion Glass

Bradley Meyers Auctioneer 204-368-2333 or 204-476-6262 sell Detailed List & Pictures at meyersauctions.com

THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH CYPRESS-LANGFORD UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

On the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive representations from any persons who wish to make them in respect to the following matter:

THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH CYPRESS-LANGFORD ZONING BY-LAW NO. 7-2022

BEING AMENDED TO REPLACE

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH CYPRESS ZONING BY-LAW NO. 1896 & RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF LANGFORD ZONING

BY-LAW NO. 856

GENERAL INTENT:

A periodic review of the entire Municipality of North Cypress-Langford Zoning By-Law to combine existing ByLaws to bring them into conformance with the new Cypress Planning District Development Plan By-Law No. 67

HEARING:

North Cypress-Langford Municipal Office LOCATION: Municipal Office, 316 4th Avenue, Carberry

DATE & TIME:

August 14th, 2023 at 9:15 am

FOR INFORMATION:

Contact Rachel Andrews, Development Officer, Cypress Planning District, 1-204-834-6618. Or Trish Fraser, Muni. North Cypress-Langford, CAO, 1-204-834-6600

NOTICES

Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.mcna.com.

URGENT PRESS RELEASES - Have a newsworthy item to announce? An exciting change in operations? Announcing a scholarship? Though we cannot guarantee publication, MCNA will get the information into the right hands for ONLY $35.00 + GST/HST. Call MCNA (204) 947-1691 for more information. See www.mcna.com under the “Types of Advertising” tab for more details.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY / HELP WANTED

ROCKY MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT IS HIRING: Parts Technicians, Service Managers, Agriculture & Heavy Equipment Techs - Journeyman, Apprentices and Sales roles. View Open Roles www. rockymtn.com/careers . Possible Relocation and Signing Bonus Offered.

FINANCIAL SERVICES / BUSINESS SERVICES

All real estate types considered. No credit checks done. Deal direct with lender and get quick approval. Toll free 1-866-405-1228 www. firstandsecondmortgages.ca

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY / FOR SALE

For Sale: Successful, popular print publication with large, well-established western Canada readership. Small production team required. Ideal for owner-operators or integrating intoexisting print media operations. Serious inquiries only. Contact: erin@ mbacpa.ca

WANTED

Wanted old advertising: Dealership signs, service station, gas pumps, globes, oil cans, Red Indian, White Rose, Buffalo, Husky, Ford, GM, Dodge, Tire signs, Coke, Pepsi etc. Call 306-221-5908

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Neepawa 4-H Fat Stock Show and Sale

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Along with showing cattle, Robertsons enjoys playing fastball with the Neepawa Tigers high school team and is currently playing AAA with the U17 Manitoba Westman Magic team. In the winter she enjoys curling and getting the fall/winter show string ready for Ag-Ex in Brandon and Agribition in Regina.

Robertson said. “I believe it’s important to give back, whether it be volunteering in the community, my school or giving back financially to organizations that I feel strongly about. For the past few years I have been purchasing goats for widows and single mothers in Africa through the Sauti Moja Foundation. I have also donated towards junior livestock shows in Manitoba.”

Robertson won both Grand Champion female and steer classes at the 2023 show. Just before her champion steer went up for auction Robertson stated, “I would personally like to thank each and every person that has sponsored our 4-H Achievement, contributed to our fundraisers and attended our show and sale. The support of our community is greatly appreciated and I look forward to supporting your business in return.”

Robertson’s steer weighed in at 1,375 pounds and sold for $4.56 per pound to TIC of Neepawa. Before the steer went under the auctioneer’s gavel, Robertson asked that the prospective buyer allow her to retain care and control of the steer so she could show the steer at the Canadian Charolais Youth Association Conference and Show.

Darrell Leboutillier of TIC, Neepawa readily agreed to that arrangement.

Carson Baker

Carson Baker is in his 10 th year in 4-H and showed 2 steers this year. Baker said, “My market steer is named Bruce and my progeny steer,Kenobi. Baker noted, “Throughout this year I have had many adventures through sports and cattle.

Joining the High School hockey team and making the finals in my first year, being named an all-star in football and playing against a team Saskatchewan in the Challenge Cup.” This past summer Baker was at showdown

in Brandon and showed his heifer that he showed as a cow this year. Baker said, “All the profits from my steers this year will go towards my adventures after high school in post-secondary studies of agribusiness.”

Sveinna Bjarnarson

Sveinna Bjarnarson is15 years old and is a member of the Neepawa 4H Beef Club. This is her 9th year in the club and 2nd year as Secretary. This year, Bjarnarson has three projects, a Market Steer, named TBone, a Purebred Shorthorn

Bjarnarson said, “I have had a fun-filled 4-H year. I represented Manitoba for the Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture, Junior Division that was held in Toronto during the Royal Winter Fair in November.

It was great to meet young speakers all over Canada and to attend the Royal Fair. Manitoba 4-H Council invited me to speak at Ag. Days with my speech from CYSA. Early May I attended the Fun Camp and the Recognition Day that the Rapid

City 4-H Beef Club hosted.”

Bjarnarson was able to make a leather belt from scratch, play minute to win it, and do a calving workshop with Clover the Cow. In mid-May, the Manitoba 4-H council organized a 4-H Rally in Brandon. Kirk Stierwalt from Oklahoma came and did a fitting workshop over the 3 days. “It was great to reconnect with friends, and to meet new friends, said Bjarnarson. She is also on Team Manitoba for track.

Bjarnarson was able to show last fall at Ag-Ex in Brandon, and was excited to attend the Canadian

Western Agribition with Horner Cattle Co. This summer Bjarnarson plans on attending the Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup in Neepawa and the National Shorthorn Junior show in Carman this August.

When not working or showing cattle or working on the family farm, Bjarnarson can be found playing all sports. Her JV basketball team was consolation winners for Provinicials, she attended HS Provincial Track and Field for discus and also competitively lifts weights.

Bjarnarson saId. “I believe in giving back to my com-

munity or helping fellow 4H members. This year, I will be donating 10per cent of my steer sale proceeds to Kaleb Bootsman. Kaleb is a fellow 4H member from the Rapid City 4H Beef Club. Kaleb was diagnosed with TENS, which is a life threatening skin disease that causes severe painful skin rashes that blisters and peels. Kaleb requires frequent visits to the hospital and I would love to help him and his family out.”

Bjarnarson thanked everyone for their support throughout the 4H year saying. “It’s greatly appreciated.”

Yearling Heifer named Doris and a Progeny Heifer named Kahlua.

SUBMITTED PHOTOS

Top left: Madisyn Robertson was awarded 1st place in the Senior Showmanship Class presented by Leah Brown.

Centre left: Sveinna Bjarnarson was presented 1st place in the Other Breeds Yearling Heifer Class by Terry Woychyshyn.

Bottom left: Carson Baker was slapped Reserve Grand Champion Female by judge Danna Collins.

Top right: Chris Waddell presents a trophy to Madisyn Robertson.

Bottom right: Chet Woychyshyn was received the award for Reserve Champion Steer.

Neepawa’s Prairie Donair hosts grand opening ceremony

Neepawa’s Prairie Donair was able to host an occasion that it has long anticipated since its opening in 2021. This special occasion was that of its grand opening. The celebration was held on July 8, with a ribbon cutting taking place that morning. Having opened during COVID-19 and due to extenuating circumstances in 2022, the middle-eastern/Mediterranean style pita wrap (also known as donair or shawarma) restaurant had put the event on hold.

Pictured: Representatives of Prairie Donair stand with councillors Yvonne Sisley and Jason Nadeau at the official ribbon cutting for Neepawa’s Prairie Donair restaurant.

Youth Paddle oar-ound Riverbend Park

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A Good Ole Country Gospel Show

a morning concert of Country, gospel, hymns, and inspirational classics featuring world-renowned violinist and vocalist rosemary Siemens along with her five-piece Country gospel band and grammy award nominated nashville artist Kristen bearfield!

Celebrate the threshermen's reunion and Stampede with this fun and inspiring concert for the entire family!

Concert presentedby the mobile Stage Co.

PHOTO BY CASPER WEHRHAHN

PHOTOS BY CASPER WEHRHAHN

The Settlement Worker In Schools (SWIS) program hosted a set of kayak sessions for youth on July 11. SWIS team members Alicia Poitras, Gladys Ragandang and Iris Lagria were on the scene alongside assistants Muriel Gamey, Heather Douglas and Donna Huck. Gamey, Douglas and Huck provided instruction and demonstration for the groups.