October 20, 2023

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Suspect charged in violent vehicle chase-down Banner Staff Neepawa Banner & Press The early morning was the host of some unsavoury activity recently in Minnedosa. At around 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, RCMP received a report that a motorist was being chased in another vehicle on the town’s main street.

According to details provided by the RCMP, officers responded immediately to the call and arrived at the scene to find the suspect, a 21 year old male from Minnedosa, armed with a knife.

The suspect was taken into custody and the victim, a 53 year old, who also resides in Minnedosa, was determined to have been uninjured by the events that occurred.

Further investigation by the RCMP determined that the incident started when the victim saw an unattended campf ire at Minnedosa Beach and parked his SUV to put it out. At this time, a vehicle pulled up and flashed its lights at the male. He got in his vehicle and left, but the suspect’s vehicle followed him.

In an attempt to get away, the victim sped up. The pursuing vehicle sped up as well, ramming into the victim’s SUV multiple times.

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ArtsForward features digital works by local artist/photographer Ron Nordstrom

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press A fresh perspective can make all the difference. A single item or scene captured in one way given new life through the eye and work of the beholder. Even when that particular thing was captured and then re-explored by the same person! This is a core component in the work of local photographer and digital artist Ron Nordstrom, the latest artist to be featured at ArtsForward in Neepawa.

Nordstrom’s exhibit, titled ‘Perspectives’ is a collection of photographs that he has edited digitally to create works of art. Many of the pieces on display originate from photos he took himself, while others come from expressive photos he was drawn to.

“I’ve had a couple of passions over the years and at one time I had started drawing. This was in my 40’s and I later became an art teacher,” said Nordstrom.

“I was really drawn to that world and I really enjoyed hard mediums.”

Nordstrom noted that while the results were satisfying, the process was too slow for his taste and his real passion was with creating colourful art. Although he gave painting the good ol’ college try, he didn’t stick with it long. One of the factors behind this was that he couldn’t get down on canvas what he was envisioning in his mind.

“That’s when I got into photography, and I was really passionate about it.

I took thousands of photographs– some good, some not so good. But I learned a lot about picture composition,” Nordstrom enthused.

“Then COVID-19 came and I needed something new to do. It began growing from there and I got addicted.”

Nordstrom’s photographic manipulations draw inspiration from a variety of artists such as Van Gogh and Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

Many of them also evoke the movement and texture of palette-knife paintings.

“If I had the skill,” said Nordstrom, “I would paint with a palette knife!”

The software Nordstrom uses for his works is known as Topaz, which is a program similar to Photoshop and offers a variety of editing tools.

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Pictured left: Ron Nordstrom, photographer and digital artist. Pictured right: A sample of Nordstrom’s photograph manipulation works.

And, like any other tool or skill, it takes time and work to use and develop in order to create that final product.

“It’s a process to figure out what works and what doesn’t.

Sometimes I’ll get a result that I really like on one piece and attempt to replicate the steps with another piece and it won’t work out,” said Nordstrom. “So it’s an experiment each time. And the trick, same as when you are really painting, is to know when to stop. Though, of course,

with digital you have the advantage and opportunity to create multiple versions.”

Nordstrom added, “A piece can take two hours, or it could take 30 minutes.

I’ve spent three hours on some pieces and thrown them out.”

Aside from having his work on display at Brews Brothers Bistro in the past, this is Nordstrom’s first big showing.

“It feels really great [to have my work on display like

this]. With any artist, you work and work and work.

So it’s really great to have a larger group of people able to enjoy it,” Nordstrom shared.

Perspectives will be on display at ArtsForward until Nov. 10.

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Looking Back

OCTOBER 20, 2023

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2003: Neepawa CIBC earns Golden Shoe Award

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125 years ago, Wednesday, October 19, 1898 Provincial Veterinarian Thompson, of Carberry, went up to Russell on Saturday to inspect some cases of alleged glanders.

Bridge Creek people t u r ne d out i n l a r g e numbers to the English chu rch open i ng on Sunday afternoon last and responded liberally to the call on behalf of home missions. Services are to be held there on alternate Sundays at 8 p.m.

George Lavack, who for a short time was employed in J. Brown & Co.’s store, left on Monday for Winnipeg before proceeding to take up a position in Los Angeles, California. During his short stay here, he made many friends and all who knew him will miss a good, jolly, genial fellow.

Residents and business men at the north end of tow n are ser iously inconvenienced just now on account of so much water in their cellars. They would gladly pay proportionately for a drain the same as south enders did and have signed a petition praying

the council to put on in, but the necessary preliminaries would consume so much time that the work could not be done this fall, even if the ground were dry enough to permit of it.

100 years ago, Tuesday, October 23, 1923 Another hopeful sign is a reduction in prices of some types of candy.

A first shipment from a new factory in Winnipeg (Boyd’s) has been received at Brooker’s and is sold at 40¢ a pound.

75 years ago, Thursday, October 21, 1948 The 10th anniversary celebration of the Lions Club in Neepawa was a gala affair. The banquet and social event was held Monday n ight in t he I.O.O.F. Hall and enjoyed by all who attended.

Mr. and Mrs. George A. Blackwell, well known residents of Neepawa, celebrated t heir 63rd wedding anniversary here Wednesday, Oct. 20.

50 years ago, Thursday, October 18, 1973 The off icial opening

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CIBC manager Linda Davidow (centre) accepts a Golden Shoe award from Neepawa Collegiate students Helena Fleger (left) and Savannah Bruyere.

of the Neepawa Harrow Works took place last Friday.

Katherine Boyachek has known most of the hardships of life and few of its conveniences. She was born in Austria in 1896 and educated there until she was a young lady of 17 years of age. Then she came to Slater, Manitoba, to work for her cousin. They lived in small quarters and had little accommodation for her. The only place for her to sleep was on the floor. She got married later the same year, as she puts it, “to get

a place to live.”

T he y mo v e d t o a homestead that was mostly bush and timber, with very little cultivated land, just enough for a garden.

They lived in a one room log shack with slanting roof, one large and two small windows. They had a doorway, but no door. They hung a heavy blanket over the doorway…

T hey l ived on t he homestead for 12 years and five children were born there without the assistance of nurse or doctor…

A fter 12 years, her husband cancelled the original homestead and filed on another, which was much better. It was covered with brush and timber and he cut cordwood for a living.

Note: This is a portion of a story told about Katherine (Locko) Boyachek for the Pioneers of the Beautiful Plains series put in The Neepawa Press, written by Len Wenham.

20 years ago, Monday, October 20, 2003 Va n d a l i s m o f t h e town’s water hydrants has

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become a major concern, Public Works Committee chairman John Douglas said at last Tuesday’s Neepawa council meeting.

Douglas said on the heels of the town’s hydrant flushing program, vandals have decided to open up some hydrants themselves.

Because the hydrants a r en’t b e i n g o p ene d properly, Douglas said they are being damaged.

There appears to be little opposition to plans to tap into the Assiniboine Delta Aquifer to supply water to the town of Neepawa and surrounding RMs. Guy Ueland staged the grand opening of Neepawa

Computers last week. The store features sales and services in all computer products.

Neepawa’s CIBC branch won the Golden Shoe Award in business category during the recent Walk to School/Work event.

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Homebodies

By Chad Carpenter

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A pane of glass…

Keep them poor and uninformed T L Right in the ast week I wrote about the danger of the elites and allowing an elite group of people run organizations. The organization in question last week was the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba. I outlined how, over a few decades, a once vibrant, grassroots party let its organization and leadership to become, at best, mediocre. I got some definite feedback on that subject.

Another thought came to me today and that is, “Why do governments like keeping people poor and uninformed?”

I think the answer is surprisingly simple. Poor, uninformed people are easier to control and keep dependent on governments. Think about it. Why are there so many poor people in the Middle East? Palestine (Gaza), Syria and many African countries are very poor. But we have lots of poverty in Canada too. Thousands of homeless people live in Canadian cities and towns. Many First Nations communities have high levels of poverty and a low level of basic services.

Rich people don’t need government intervention as much as poor people do, so there is, generally speaking, a lower level of dependence on government among richer people.

The bigger the level of dependence, the bigger the government. The higher the level of dependence, the more bureaucrats you need and that way the government unions get bigger and have more say in government policy. It’s a vicious circle.

Governments have always been that way. Manitoba was part of the old North-West Territories but it was also part of the very old (1670) land grant from the King of England to the Hudson’s Bay Company. Millions of acres of land, with almost no European population, was given by a King’s Charter.

For the first 200 years, the population was made up of Indigenous people, a few fur traders and explorers. By the 1860s, there were also many Metis people who fished, hunted, trapped neepawa

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Ken Waddell fur bearing animals, traded in various goods and services and farmed. The Government of Canada decided to expand and bought a parcel of land from the HBC and decided also to survey the land with a view to development. Just so you can be assured that governments haven’t changed much, Canada didn’t tell the residents around Red River about their intentions. The residents didn’t like the risk that their land could be confiscated. After a period of ever increasing tension, Louis Riel objected and took some military style action. It’s a long story, but the bottom line is the Metis and other residents of the Red River area neither wanted government interference nor did they want to be dependent on government. The Government of Canada totally botched their intentions and communications.

Riel set up a provisional government and council. Some violence erupted and three men died violent or accidental deaths. One of the deaths was an execution. It wasn’t pretty, but out of the turmoil and violence, Manitoba was born.

Many will argue that Louis Riel was wrong and that his actions in 1869, and his later actions in 1885, were treasonous. That’s a valid argument, but it is also valid that had Riel and his followers not stood their ground, more violence may well have happened. As is often the case, a senior level of government didn’t have a hot clue about local traditions, values, customs or conditions. They assumed that they were dealing with poor, uninformed people who obviously

must be told how to live in dependence on government.

Riel made a number of mistakes, but I have long argued that he should receive recognition and he did in 1992 when then Premier Gary Filmon declared that Riel was the Founder of Manitoba and there is more to come soon. Premier designate Wab Kinew is quoted in the Winnipeg Free Press as saying, “This fall, when our team returns to the Manitoba legislature, one of the first bills that we are going to bring forward is an Act to bestow upon Louis Riel the honorary title that reflects who he truly is — which is Manitoba’s first premier,” premier-designate Wab Kinew told the crowd of thousands gathered at the Red River Métis Annual General Assembly in Winnipeg on Saturday, who responded with a standing ovation.

The 1992 recognition of Riel was a good move and that was done by the PC Party. Yes, the party that I described above as “a once vibrant, grassroots party”.

It would appear that this move by Wab Kinew is a good move, as was the move by Filmon.

As I said, Riel made mistakes, as did Filmon and so will Kinew. The successes of Riel and Filmon came from listening to the local people. If Kinew does the same, he will have success as well. His step of recognizing Riel holds some promise.

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he beautiful weather this week allowed me to get almost caught up with my summer end chores. I got the gardens cleaned up, the hoses put away, collected and cleaned my garden tools, and did a good bit of walking. The task that hung heaviest over these feeble shoulders (I’m half kidding!) was cleaning the windows.

There is a voice within that will not be silenced until all the windows, inside and out, are as sparkly clean as I can get them. Twice a year, once in spring to get the winter gunk off and now, to get the cobwebs and summer gunk off of them. It’s not that difficult to do. I have the right height ladder that is safe and easy to transport. I have the cleaning equipment. What I lack is motivation and desire. So, I got thinking.

I imagined my grandmother spending a winter in a soddie, a home basically dug into the earth, earthen walls, low ceiling, very poor ventilation, crowded conditions, and often, no window at all. Perhaps an opening covered with an oil soaked paper allowed a bit of light into the dwelling. And this was on the Canadian prairies, so I’m quite certain that they didn’t leave the door open any more than necessary. Even with a basic chimney, the air inside would be filled with smoke from the fire and candles or lanterns. I would not have done well.

In my mother’s generation it was the large two-storey wood frame farmhouse. Single pane glass in many windows, for the desire for bright, natural light was now attainable. If you were established, there would be storm windows to be added for the winter months. This unit would often have a series of openings at the bottom edge, with a wooden flap that allowed the holes to be open or closed. That way, if necessary, the inside window could be slid up, the vents opened in the storm window, and some fresh outside air could improve the air inside. The trick often was to carry a clean window up a ladder and fit it securely in the recess of the house window. One learned very early to clearly mark every storm window to identify exactly in which opening it belonged. Balancing a storm as you climb a window is not a feat one wishes to do only to find you have the one for the south west corner, not the south east corner! Many panes of glass to clean for that project!

With these thoughts fixed in my mind, I cheerfully stood atop my step ladder, within easy reach of every window.

Remembering the vinegar water and crumpled newspaper that were the standard window cleaning equipment, I cheerfully grabbed my spray bottle and a roll of paper towels. The screens for the windows are simply unclipped and by placing them in the shower and hitting them with a stream of hot water, clean as can be. I have got it so good!!

I am energised by sunlight, and with fall job done, I have possibly delayed the need of artificial light by a full hour!

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Perspectives

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The School of Life

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s I move about in this and other communities, I have gained a deep appreciation for one of God’s greatest gifts to our world. That gift is the vast collection of knowledge, insight and wisdom that resides in the minds of the people who live in our communities.

This body of information has been accumulated over a lifetime of work and experience in what we call the School of Life. This school is unique. It charges no tuition fees. It does not have a set curriculum. Classes are always in session. In the School of Life, we follow a simple technique. Observation, Interpretation and Application.

I n t he Obser vat ion phase, we mentally record events and experiences we go through each day. What happened? To whom did it happen? What effects (good or bad) did this event and experience have on us and on those around us?

The Interpretation phase helps us attach meaning to the events and experiences.

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Neil Strohschein Why did they happen?

What did we do that helped make this experience a positive one? What mistakes turned it into an experience we’d like to forget as quickly as possible? And how did our reactions make the experience better or worse for those around us?

The Application phase identif ies the lesson (or lessons) we can learn from this event or experience and how to apply those lessons so that we can avoid the mistakes that lead to misunderstandings or problems that take many weeks to resolve.

Lessons learned in public school, college or university are easy to forget. But lessons learned in the School of Life stay with us forever.

Some of those lessons are worth sharing. I fondly recall times when my father

would take me out on a crop tour of our farm and would point out areas in one of our fields where the crop was thin, the quality was poor and the yield would be less than ideal. Then he would say: “Neil, I want you to remember this spot in this field. Next spring, when you clean out the corrals, I want you to cover this area with a good coating of cattle manure.” I did and the following year we had an excellent crop.

In later years, as I moved from one community to another, I met people who, by their words and example, taught me how to be a better person and, ultimately, how to be a better minister. I will never forget those lessons and the impact they had on my life.

But there were some les-

sons that I had to learn them on my own. When I surrendered to a failed marriage, I sought help from friends who, like me, were divorced.

They gave advice based on their experience, offered encouragement, prayer support and checked in on me regularly to see how I was doing. But they could not ease my pain. I had to learn from that experience and recover from that pain alone.

Now in my 73rd year on this planet, as I look back over my life, I thank God for those who took the time to share insights and lessons they learned in the School of Life. I am glad that I listened and learned from much of what I was told.

I regret those times that I didn’t listen when I should have. But I am thankful for God’s forgiveness and the second chances that have come with it. The experiences have made my life rich and rewarding. God’s grace, mercy and strength have kept me alive long enough to enjoy it.

Prodigious parsnips!

These parsnips brought in

by Helen Drysdale (pictured) were certainly prodigious– That is to say, they were remarkably great in size!

The parsnip at the far right is the size of a normal parsnip and was brought in for comparison. The following information provides a sense of size for the giant vegetables: The largest one was just under two and a half pounds, the second was just under two and one quarter pounds, and the third largest was just over a pound.

Drysdale credits composting in her garden area as the potential secret to her success PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

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Remembrance Day issue

The Neepawa Banner & Press would like to thank all those who submitted materials for the 2023 Remembrance Day special section. The feature is now full. Any additional materials received by the Neepawa Banner & Press, along with any other materials we did not have enough space for, will be saved for potential use in the future.

Thank you once again for sharing these stories and materials. We look forward to memorializing and sharing them with our readership in the Nov. 3 edition of the paper.

Clarification/Correction A clarification and a correction are necessary for the story in last week’s edition of the Neepawa Banner & Press regarding the Oct. 26 Miles for Mental Health event featuring social worker Susan Rabichuk.

Please note the following: Correction: It was noted that Rabichuk would speak for approx. three minutes during the Trauma and Grief presentation. However, this was an error and should be listed as 30-45 minutes. The Neepawa Banner & Press apologizes for this error.

Clarification: Rabichuk is stated in the story as having acted as a consultant for the community of Carberry following the bus crash that occurred.

Rabichuk has had no direct contact with Carberry; she was interviewed by Global News at the time on coping with grief and trauma.

Thanks is extended to Miles for Mental Health for reaching out with these corrections and clarifications so that they could be addressed and inserted. This event is open to all free of charge and will be hosted at the Neepawa Legion.

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Helen Drysdale out of helen’s kitchen

Cookies

What is so great about cookies? These sweet morsels can be eaten on the go, with friends over a cup of tea, or sharing time with family. They offer up sheer variety.

There is a cookie out there for everyone’s taste: crispy and crunchy, chewy with oatmeal and coconut, melt in your mouth buttery, soft and cakey, spicy with ginger, tangy with lemon, or the classic chocolate chip. Not only does this make cookies the perfect dessert, it also means you’ll never get sick of them. So, try these cookie recipes to share and enjoy them right down to the very last crumb.

Carrot cookies 3/4 cup softened butter 2 cups flour 1 cup brown sugar 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1 egg 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 2 Tbsp. orange juice 1/2 tsp. allspice 2 tsp. grated orange zest 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds 2 cups quick oats 1 cup raisins Preheat the oven to 375° F (190° C). Grease baking sheets. Cream the butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and egg in a large bowl until well blended. Add carrots, juice and orange zest; mix until fully blended. In another bowl, add the oats, flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon and allspice and mix until blended. Stir into the creamed mixture. Add the pumpkin seeds and raisins. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are golden and the middle is set.

Cool on wire racks.

Chocolate cranberry cookies 1 cup room temperature butter 1 tsp. baking soda 1 cup brown sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 2 eggs 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. vanilla 2 cups chocolate chips 2 1/2 cups oatmeal 1 1/2 dried cranberries 2 cups flour 1 cup shredded coconut Preheat the oven to 375° F (190° C). Lightly grease baking sheets. Using a blender or food processer, grind the oatmeal until much smaller flakes are formed. Cream the butter, sugars, eggs and vanilla together. In another bowl combine the oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon together. Mix into the creamed mixture.

Gently stir in the chocolate chips, cranberries and coconut. Drop by tablespoonful onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Serve to your favourite people.

Gladstone cattle market report

By Tyler Slawinski Gladstone Auction It seems like there are so many things to get caught up on and only so many nice days left to get it done as freeze up quickly approaches. Community pastures are scheduling pick up dates and the welcoming cattle market has many cattle being marketed rather than backgrounded. We traded 1,620 cattle through the ring in Gladstone on Oct. 17. Strong prices are still available, although large numbers of cattle trading across the prairies have applied more pressure to the market. The market is still trading some tail end yearlings, lots of wet nosed calves and still a fair share of cows and bulls. The feeder market was under pressure with the abundance of similar cattle moving in

huge numbers across the prairies. Good weather is definitely helping the market. I expect more pressure on the market as more cattle flow to the markets and the weather starts to transition into winter. Cows and bulls were slightly steady to stronger in spots even

Gladstone Auction Mart Cattle Market Report Oct. 17, 2023 Steers

3-400 lbs.

4-500 lbs.

5-600 lbs.

6-700 lbs.

7-800 lbs.

8-900 lbs.

900+ lbs.

Bulls

Heifers

$4.75 to 5.60 $4.25 to 4.92 $3.70 to 4.12 $3.35 to 3.84 $3.10 to 3.67 $2.95 to 3.36 $2.65 to 3.07 $1.55 to 1.73

3-400 lbs. $3.72 to 4.38 4-500 lbs. $3.80 to 4.45 5-600 lbs. $3.31 to 3.59 6-700 lbs. $3.15 to 3.44 7-800 lbs. $2.85 to 3.23 8-900 lbs. $2.75 to 3.03 900+ lbs. $2.45 to 2.88 Cows $1.25 to 1.45 1,620 head sold

though local rail prices have slightly softened. Cows traded from 125-137.00 with sales to 145.00. Bulls steady to slightly stronger to last week ranging between 155.00 to 165.00 with sales to 173.50. The cattle marketing outlook looks both promising and very busy in the weeks to come!

All classes of cattle sold well! Plainer type cattle, are still being discounted!

Some highlights from the sale, black steers weighed 510 and they brought 412.00 per pound! Crossbred steers weighed 612 they brought 374.00. Char steers weighed 710 and they brought 367.00.

Heifer highlights, Charolais heifers weighed 540 and they brought 354.50. Fancy 608 weight black hided heifers traded at 344.00. A set of crossbred heifers weighed 762 and they brought 316.00 per pound.

Bill Syrik hired as new Director of Operations for Yellowhead Centre

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Bill Syrik steps in as the new Director of Operations for the Yellowhead Centre in Neepawa.

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

A familiar figure that wanders the halls of the Yellowhead Centre for many different events will be spending even more time there this winter.

Last week, the Yellowhead board of directors confirmed that Bill Syrik has been hired as the new building manager and director of operations. Syrik is the third person in as many months to step into this role at the volunteer operated facility.

Back in September, Yvonne Sisley took over the management position, but stepped down when an opportunity with Touchwood Park Association became available. Before that, Lindsay Dayholos had served as the building manager since July 2021.

Ready for the challenge Syrik comes into the job with experience in operating community facilities, as he previously managed the Kelvin Community Centre in Winnipeg. He has also worked at HyLife Foods in Neepawa for several years and on the side operates his own business, the Creation Station, an online music and information outlet.

In an interview with the Banner & Press, Syrik noted that he had seriously considered applying for the position earlier this year, but was unable to get his submission details fully in order for the application deadline. However, when

the job became available once again in September, he knew that this time, he wouldn’t miss his chance.

“So when the opportunity came up again, it was,…it was a calling, fate, whatever you want to call it,” stated Syrik. “ I’m looking forward to stepping in to the position. This facility is a very important part of our community. It’s a focal point. It’s something the whole community should be involved with and are invited to be involved with.

It’s not just sports.”

Appreciative of the support As for the recent turnover at the Yellowhead Centre, board president Wayne Jacobsen said that it hasn’t impacted the day-to-day running of the facility as one might think. That’s because, according to Jacobsen, former managers Dayholos and Sisley have been very accommodating in helping with the transition. Jacobsen also singled out Maintenance Manager

Tom Lisoway, for working ‘double duty’ for a few weeks to ensure things continued to progress at the Yellowhead without any issues. Jacobsen thanks all those individuals for stepping up and assisting as much as they did.

What’s next?

Bill Syrik officially took over management of the Yellowhead Centre on Monday, Oct. 16. He said that moving forward, it will be extremely important for himself and the volunteer board of the 52 year-old facility to understand that this is more than just a hockey arena.

“One of my goals is to reach out to the community and try to get a feel for what the community needs from [the Yellowhead Centre]. It’s fine for me to turn around and say ‘That’s great, we’ve got hockey, we’ve got figure skating, we got this, we got that,’ but we have to look beyond that type of thinking to make sure we remain viable and that this is a facility that is welcome to everyone.”

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RCMP arrest suspect connected to road rage incident New book examines true stories of Rural Manitoba Continued from Page 1 After the suspect’s pursuing vehicle caused the victim’s SUV to become inoperable and the victim exited the vehicle and fled on foot.

At this point the suspect then exitedtheir own car and entered the victim’s. Able to get it operational once again, he drove it into a fence in a back alley off Main Street.

The vehicle sustained significant damage.

Investigation then shows that the suspect proceeded to steal personal items from the victim’s vehicle before returning to his own, which was also inoperable. Police found him at this time and he was found to be on conditions to not possess weapons.

RCMP then arrested the 21 year old male and have charged him with the following: • Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle; • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; • Assault with a weapon; • Theft of a motor vehicle; • Unlawful transportation of cannabis; • Unlawful transportation of liquor; and • Breach of a protection order.

The suspect is reported to have been released from custody on conditions by the court. The decision for the suspect’s release was not made by the RCMP, but by the court.

Spruce Plains RCMP report Submitted Spruce Plains RCMP T he S pr uc e P l a i n s RCMP responded to 275 occurrences in the month of September. We executed several search warrants seizing stolen property and weapons used in offences.

Persons were charged as a result of these investigations. Early one morning we had two trucks stolen.

Both vehicles were recovered and examined by our Forensic Identification Section. In both cases the keys were left in the vehicles. The Spruce Plains RCMP would like to encourage everyone not to keep keys in their vehicles if they can avoid it.

Speeder of the Month For the month of September we had one individual speeding in a construction zone at 110 km/hr in a 60 zone. Anyone who’s ever

worked as a construction flagman/flagger appreciates police enforcement of the zones.

Extortion Scams The Canad ian A nt i Fraud Centre continues to see report of extortion emails claiming to be from law enforcement agencies, includ ing t he RCM P. Reports have shown that there are fraudulent emails claiming to be from the RCMP or from RCMP executives. The message accuses you of serious criminal charges and asks that you respond to a fake law enforcement email address. When you contact them, they will ask you to send a payment to avoid going to jail. This is a scam!

Law Enforcement will never demand payment and will not threaten arrest by email or phone. If in doubt, contact the law enforcement agency directly.

By Bill Redekop Submitted Fresh off his best seller, Lake Agassiz: The Rise and Demise of the World’s Greatest Lake, former Winnipeg Free Press reporter Bill Redekop returns to his roots mining the highways and byways of rural Manitoba.

In his sixth book, Don’t Fence Me In: True Stories about Rural Manitoba, Redekop chronicles rural life. Along the way, he argues rural literature is a genre unto itself, not unlike Western or Pastoral genres in books and movies; it only lacks a good defining name. Redekop suggests the genre name should be the Remainer s: people who have resisted urban migration.

They’ve stayed on the land. They’ve opted for a rural lifestyle.

Then there are those who have moved back to a rural setting, like commuters, organic farmers, etc.

They are the Returners, as in returning to the land or their rural roots. This is the post-rural era we live in, Redekop maintains, where these two peoples, the Remainers and the Returners, intersect.

The book’s format is also unique: nonf iction short stories. Short nonfiction books, where they exist, will typically have a unifying theme, such as rural renewal, or rural architecture, or the future of a rural region. The short stories in Redekop’s book are linked only by their rural genre, crossing many different themes.

A lso, where shor t nonfiction books do not have a unifying theme, they are almost always

an author’s prev iously publ ished work s from newspapers or magazines.

The stories in Don’t Fence Me In are all original and written specifically for this book. Can short nonfiction be an effective art form?

Here’s to finding out.

In many ways, Don’t Fence Me In is a tribute album to the scores of people who have welcomed Bill into their rural homes during his years travelling the province for the Free Press and again for this book.

It’s a heart-felt journey but not as a member of the news media anymore but as a writer, some guy with a notebook, a wayfaring stranger. Not one rural household refused to open their doors to Bill.

The stories range from underground natural gas fires burning along Manitoba’s Escar pment, to a community cemetery where volunteers hand-dig graves for family members.

The book includes tales of Jesse James in Manitoba, quicksand in the Carberry desert, Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Catholic Church in Camper v i l le where there was a recent dig for unmarked graves of a former residential school, and Canada’s northernmost drive-in movie theatre in Flin Flon.

The book explores polka countr y, including the country’s longest-running polka radio show started in 1958, and profiles friendship through the experience of two women who have gone out for lunch together every week for 35 years.

In western Manitoba, Don’t Fence Me In: True Stories about Rural Manitoba, can be found at the Riverbank Discovery

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Colony Schools- Pine Creek School Division All 6 schools Steven Williams, Nicole Terrick, Robert Rintoul, Brad Giesbrecht, Tom MacIsaac, Tim Klein Hidden Valley School Ardin Masson, Katarina Banyard West Plains School Jessica Quennelle Forest Home School Mary Hofer, Marilyn Hofer

Eden

Standing left to right: Jordan Klassen, Erik Wohlgemuth, Melvin Thiessen (deputy chief), Eric Loewen, Les Chorneyko, Owen Wiebe and Neil Friesen. Kneeling left to right: Cam Friesen, Graydon Friesen, Brian Friesen (Chief), Ben Brodeur and Travis Klassen. Missing from picture: William Scheper, Terry Wagler and Jordan Friesen.

Lakeview

Back row. Left to right: Kory Jonasson, Cecil Robertshaw, Scott Gall, Wayne Gardiner, David Huyber, Tom Teichroeb, Dallas Jonasson, Graham Tapley and Brendan Palmer. Front Row. Left to right: Jordan Jackson, Jim Rinn, Bob Jackson and Riley Hill. Missing from picture: Kris Egilson, Kyle Armstrong and Tim Klein.

The Neepawa Banner & Press missed the Eden and Lakeview Fire Departments in its recent fire issue (Oct. 6 edition). We thank you for your patience.

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Cascade School Karmelle Morrow, Kirandeep Deol, Kari Sawatzky Jacqueline Acree

The Neepawa Banner & Press apologizes for missing the above Pine Creek School Division teachers’ names in our recent Meet the Teachers issue. Thank you to the Division and the teachers for your patience with us. Ken Waddell, Publisher

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Pictured: The Davidson f amily is seen here, put ting up suf ficient wood for the Warming Cabin. Volunteers are essential for a vibrant community and no one is too young or old to make a difference.

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By Shawn Cabak Manitoba Agriculture

By Shawn Cabak Manitoba Agriculture Manitoba’s ag weather program measures and records data year round from over 100 weather stations across agro-Manitoba.

After a hot spring that saw almost all of Manitoba accumulate over 125 per cent of normal corn heat units (CHU) by the end of June, temperatures moderated through the rest of the growing season to range mostly 115-120 per cent normal by Oct. 9 with pockets of the province in the 110-115 per cent normal CHU range.

The entire province is still below normal for average precipitation with central region remaining the driest at mostly 50-60 per cent of normal precipitation with the balance being 60-70 per cent. A lot of the rest of Manitoba varies from 60-90 per cent normal precipitation. Portage received 54 per cent average precipitation or 181 mm and 119 per cent normal CHU or 3,262 CHU. A hotter and drier than normal growing season created a range of crop conditions and overall yields.

With the majority of the

crop now harvested grain and oilseed yields locally were average to above average. Red spring wheat yields ran 30-85 bushel/ acre, barley was 60-90, oats was 60-140, canola 40-60, soybeans 35-55 and corn 125 bushels/acre plus and most of the crop was good quality.

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267,000 head, two per cent higher than last year. This is the fourth consecutive month that feedlot placements have been above last year. With dry conditions across parts of the province, there were a lot more calves on the market than normal, contributing to higher placements.

In September, total heifer

placements were 16 per cent larger than last year, while steer placements were down 8 per cent. This may indicate minimal cattle herd expansion in the near future. September heifer placements were the largest since 2004. Feedlot placements from July to September totaled 518,000 head, 104,000 head larger

than last year. Over the past 10 years, this is the second largest, third quarter placement volume. Breaking third quarter placements down by weight categories - calves and light weight stockers under 700 lbs were 22,000 head larger than last year, while placements over 700 lbs were up 82,000 head.

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Western Canadian cow slaughter in September was 24 per cent larger than last year and cut into fed cattle slaughter rates. With feed grain prices at the lowest point since the spring of 2021 and deferred 2024 live cattle contracts setting new highs in September, feedlots were encouraged to restock pens. AB-SK feedlot placements in September totaled just over

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FCC supports cattle producers across Canada Submitted Farm Credit Canada Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is announcing a new FCC Replacement Heifer Program to help Canadian cattle producers in maintaining or expanding their herds.

The Canadian beef cattle inventory was pegged by Statistics Canada at 10.3 million head earlier this year which is a decline by four per cent since 2017. The cattle sector is an important part of the agriculture industry, that contributes over $24 billion annually to the economy and plays a critical role in maintaining the health of grasslands.

FCC wants to ensure Canada’s cattle ranchers have access to the financial levers they

need to plan for the future.

“The drought conditions this summer affected a large cattle producing area in Western Canada and right now ranchers are making decisions about how to best manage their herds,” said Sophie Perreault, FCC’s chief operations officer. “The Heifer Replacement Program will help reduce cash flow pressures for those who want to maintain or grow their herd.”

The program consists of a loan with a maximum two-year period of interest only and a maximum life of seven years.

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“The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association appreciates FCC’s response to the current needs of livestock producers,” said Garner Deobald, SSGA president. “This FCC program will help producers rebuild or maintain their herds after consecutive years of drought.”

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U.S. production down year over year

By Shawn Cabak Manitoba Agriculture United States grain corn production is forecast at 15.1 billion bushels, down less than one per cent from the previous forecast, but up 10 per cent from 2022. This will be the third time in the last decade the U.S. corn crop will hit the 15 billion bushel mark. Based on conditions as of Oct. 1, yields are expected to average 173.0 bushels per harvested acre, down 0.8 bushel from the previous forecast and down 0.4 bushel from last year. Area harvested for grain, forecast at 87.1 million acres, is unchanged from the previous forecast, but up 10 per cent from the last year.

Soybean production is forecast at 4.10 billion bushels, down one per cent from the previous forecast and down four percent from 2022. Yields are expected to average 49.6 bushels per acre, down 0.5 bushel from the previous forecast but equal to 2022.

Area harvested for beans in the United States is forecast at 82.8 million acres, unchanged from the previous forecast, but down four per cent from last year.

Most cereal crop production is estimated to be higher in 2023 except oats will be down one per cent. Barley, all wheat and spring wheat excluding durum will be up six, ten and five per cent respectively. Dry bean production will be down 13 per cent from 2022.

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Highland cattle to be on display at Manitoba AG EX

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Among the many breeds of cattle scheduled to be on display at the 2023 Ag-Ex are the Highland cattle.

Although not in large numbers in Canada, these cattle are a crowd favourite and are easily recognizable for their heavy long hair coats and long horns. Although they appear fierce they are usually docile but like all large animals they need to be treated cautiously.

Building Dreams: Growth and Community You have made Neepawa your home since 1972. What is it about this area that you love?

Our community is very welcoming and friendly. I love being able to walk or drive around town and being greeted in a friendly manner. The strong leadership base in our service, sports and business sectors contributes to the vibrancy of the area.

What are some key opportunities that you see for the area?

Neepawa is growing exponentially, with the regional hospital, vocational school, rural training centre and many new housing projects constantly underway. .

Over the years, you have built several residential homes in Neepawa and Minnedosa. As the area continued to grow, the need for temporary accommodations was identified, which led to your most recent project to build a 72-room Best Western Plus Hotel. Can you give some insight into the process of bringing a hotel to the region?

A tremendous amount of due diligence went into the planning. From understanding the structural and operational aspects, to business planning and financing was a six-year project that I am pleased to say has come to fruition.

Having 40 community-minded shareholders, the support of Stride Credit Union and the building expertise of general contractor, Excel-7, we broke ground last spring.

Can you tell us more about your experience dealing with Stride Credit Union?

Our local credit union has been my primary financial institution for 40 years.

They gave me the financing I needed to establish my farming operation and grow my home construction business. As new residents continue moving to the area, Stride Credit Union’s financing of the 72-room Best Western Plus Hotel showed their faith and trust in the viability of the project as well as the overall health of the area and its future prospects. The area in and around Neepawa is growing exponentially and Stride plays an integral part in providing financial services to the residents here.

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Bigger and better Manitoba AG EX draws near

By Rick Dillabough Submitted Manitoba’s largest livestock show will be bigger and better when it opens up at the Keystone Centre later this month.

While Manitoba AG EX, presented by Mazergroup, will boast of its largest collection of livestock entries in years, the 50th Anniversary edition of the event will host one of, if not the largest trade shows in recent history.

Over sixty exhibitors, from implements and livestock equipment to animal health and merchandise, will be set outside the Westoba AG Centre of Excellence, down the Canada Room Hallway, leading to the Exhibition Hall as well as the City Square during the annual event, scheduled to run from Wednesday, Oct. 25 to Saturday, Oct. 28.

“Not only are we sold out when it comes to the livestock entries, we have been able to fill the facility with exhibits like we haven’t done in quite some time,” says Provincial Exhibition General Manager Mark Humphries. “With so much variety, this year’s show will have something for practically everybody… from equipment displays to animal nutrition products.

With so much going on throughout the event, we expect to see a lot of people coming through the doors.”

Among the many exhibitors expected to attend the four-day event, which will be “free” to attend, include Peavey Mart, Arrowquip, Van L Equipment, Virden AG & Parts, Princess Auto, Livingstone Outdoors, Mid Canada Fasteners, Sunstream Solar, Penner Trailer, IVS, Covers and Co., Precision Cam Allen Leigh Securities, MASC, Rod’s ATV and Alexan-

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As well, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy some delicious food from the Keystone Centre, Tu Casa Pupuseria Salvadorena and Kabayan Pinoy.

In addition to the food, the livestock and sheep shows and trade show, Friday will see the AG Centre of Excellence serve as the site for a special “Party in the Dirt” social from 9:00

p.m. to midnight. Tickets to the event, featuring the music of Hicktown, are just $10 and will be available at the door. Advance tickets are also available at www. provincialexhibition.com This year’s AG EX is hosting the Nationals for Simmental, Shorthorn, Angus, Charolais and Hereford Westerns, in addition to Speckle Park, Limousin and Highland display.

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Game results Friday, Oct. 13

Wayway 9-2 Neepawa

First Period 01:05 WAY S. Williams (4) ASST: G. Zasitko (2), N. Kiemeney (4) 05:23 NPA C. McLeod (3) PP ASST: K. Weisgarber (4), N. Lindemoen (1) 14:12 WAY S. McPeak (2) PP ASST: A. Moser (3), S. Williams (2) 17:38 WAY B. Roulette (1) ASST: R. Jossy (1), S. Hicks (1) 17:38 WAY J. Clarke (3) PP ASST: O. Wheatley (4), G. Zasitko (3) Second Period 01:43 WAY S. Williams (5) ASST: G. Zasitko (3), N. Kiemeney (5) 02:14 WAY R. Jossy (3) ASST: B. Roulette (4), S. Hicks (2) 14:15 NPA C. McLeod (4) ASST: A. Cordero (2), R. Bray (2) Third Period 07:10 WAY S. McPeak (3) SH ASST: J. Bennett (3), O. Wheatley (5) 15:55 WAY J. Clarke (4) PP ASST: O. Wheatley (6), S. Williams (3) 19:32 WAY J. Clarke (5) ASST: A. Moser (4), T. Kaufield (5) Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP WAY 4 2 3 9 3/6 NPA 1 1 0 2 1/5 Goaltenders WAY M. Andres - ( W) 19/21 saves NPA KC Couckuyt - (L) 16/25 saves Attendance: 422 - Yellowhead Centre

Saturday, Oct. 14

Dauphin 4-3 OT Neepawa

First Period 09:17 DAU A. Senf (1) ASST: A. Bax (5), R. Gibbs (4) 11:31 NPA D. Schrader (1) ASST: J. Baird (2), M. Hartley (3) Second Period 02:30 NPA K. Weisgarber (1) ASST: M. Hartley (4), D. Schrader (2) 07:17 DAU B. Boudreau (5) ASST: A. Bax (6) 15:25 DAU R. Perrin (1) ASST: N. Hofer (4) Third Period 15:28 NPA C. Kasprick (2) PP ASST: M. Hartley (5) Overtime 03:57 DAU T. Gnetz (1) ASST: G. Nemis (2) Scoring 1 2 3 OT Total PP NPA 1 1 1 0 3 1/3 DAU 1 2 0 1 4 0/2 Goaltenders NPA M. Lobreau - (OTL ) 44/48 saves DAU C. Sheffield - (OTW) 17/20 saves Attendance: 735 - Credit Union Place

MJHL Player stats G A Pts 1. Slade Stanick (POR) 6 11 17 2. Gabriel Laflamme (POR) 6 9 15 3. Josh Lehto (VIR) 5 10 15 4. Alex Walicki (SWAN) 5 8 13 Leading scorers (MJHL)

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Titans falter versus Wolverines, Kings

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

It was a weekend that the Neepawa Titans will likely try to forget about as quickly as possible. The Titans dropped a pair of games, first losing big to the Waywayseecappo Wolverines, 9-2. The next night, the Titans travelled to Dauphin to take on the Kings, and ended up falling in overtime 4-3.

In the Waywayseecappo game, t he Wolver ines registered five different players scoring, including a hat trick by Jack Clarke.

Wayway goaltender Marek Andres stopped 19 shots to collect the win.

As for Neepawa on this night, Carter McLeod was the offence for the Titans, scoring twice, including one on the power-play.

The Wolverines were 3-for-6 on the power-play during the game, while the Titans went 1-for-5 with the man advantage.

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Carter McLeod (19) scored twice for Neepawa, including this power-play goal in the first period, versus the Waywayseecappo Wolverines. Despite these goals, Neepawa was bested on the night, 9-2.

The next night in Dauphin, the Titans put in a better effort, but were still bested 4-3 in overtime by the Kings.

Dylan Schrader, Kyle Weisgarber and Cooper Kasprick all scored for

Neepawa, while Mason Lobreau stopped 44 of 48 shots on goal, for the Titans.

The next game for Neepawa is set for Saturday, Oct. 21 in Swan River against the Swan Valley

Stampeders. The next home game for the Titans in Neepawa, will be on Sunday, Oct. 29, when they face the Winnipeg Blues. Start time at the Yellowhead Centre is set for 6:30 p.m.

Exhibition schedule starts in THHL

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Men’s High Single: Frank Porada 233. Men’s High

Triple: Darrell Gabler 573. Other Scores to Note: Len Pritchard 173, 225; Muriel Porada 179;

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The Tiger Hills Hockey League returned last weekend with its exhibition schedule. The Neepawa Farmers and Minnedosa Bombers played on Saturday, Oct. 14 in Neepawa, with the Bombers winning 9-2. Both teams will meet again in Minnedosa on Saturday, Oct. 21. The regular season starts for Neepawa on Oct. 28 in Deloraine, while Minnedosa, begins the year at home on that same night against Killarney.

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Hockey team Neepawa Titans regular season home games October 29 at 7:30 pm vs Winnipeg Blues November 7 at 7:30 pm vs Dauphin November 11 at 5:00 pm vs Dauphin

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CommunitY ReC CentRe Annual General Meeting Monday October 30th 6:30 pm at the Yellowhead Centre

Plowing Match tests skills and passes them to next generation

The Yellowhead Community Rec Centre is a charitable organization run by a board of directors consisting of local volunteers.

We are looking for additional board members to join us as we plan for the coming years, we are accepting nominations for the role of President, Vice President & Secretary. Elections will take place at the A.G.M. Contact Bill Syrik at: 204-476-5880 or ycrcdirector@outlook.com

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High school athletics results

Daisy McKee is shown here receiving instruction from Art Gibson. Suffolk horses originated in England and were “bred for the furrow”. They are well known for their quiet disposition and willingness to work.

Zone 7 Varsity Volleyball (Girls)

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Zone 7 Varsity Volleyball (Boys)

Oct. 3: Elton 25-20, 26-24 Neepawa Carberry 26-24, 25-20 Neepawa Oct. 10: MacGregor 25-23, 25-14 Neepawa William Morton 25-23, 22-25, 15-9 Neepawa

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Oct. 2: Neepawa 25-20, 25-18 William Morton Erickson 25-18, 25-16 Neepawa

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We would like to say thank you to all those who took the time to call, text, stop in, send food and flowers etc. during this very difficult time of Bev’s passing. We would like to thank all those that made donations to the Salvation Army in memory of Bev. We would also like to thank Dr.Blais and all the staff at Ste.Rose hospital as well as Ryan of Sneath Strilchuk Funeral Home. It is very comforting in knowing that she was so loved. There are no words that can truly say thank you to those that reached out during this very difficult time.

With deepest gratitude, The Palisniuk Family

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

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.

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 _____________________ Minnedosa Handivan 204868-8164 Mon-Fri 9:00-3:30

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Gerald Lyle Butterfield

difficulties dealing with a progressive diagnosis of Lewy Body dementia with Parkinson’s. Gerald was at home during the first five years of his dementia with help.

Gerald’s first partner of 16 years was Susan Shineton.

Gerald and Susan enjoyed skiing, sailing and family gatherings at Clear Lake and BC. Susan taught school in McCreary contributing to the community in many ways.

Sadly Susan died at home on December 16, 1997. Work on the farm became the centre of Gerald’s life until his long-time friendship with fellow skier Pam Little became a love story and she moved from Banff to be with him on the farm (NW9-21-15). They established a home together and Gerald remained at home until 2018 when he went to the PCH. Thank you to everyone who made Gerald’s world so rich. He will be missed.

We would like to thank the nurses and health care aides that took care of Gerald at his home and over the last 5 years in the care home. Thanks also to Dr. Paradis for her attentive, considerate, care. You show such respect for each resident and you actually got to know Gerald well.

A special thanks to the nurses, care aides and support staff who worked through the recent Covid outbreak when Gerald became ill. You were kind, gentle and loving with Gerald and made sure he was comfortable under the worst working conditions. Most worked mandatory overtime with agency staff who did not know the residents or the physical set up. Pam was so impressed and proud of all of you. You answered our questions, brought in a recliner, put up with Pam singing, shared the laughter, tears and most of all made sure Pam was OK. A Celebration of Gerald’s life was held on Thursday October 12th at 2 pm in the McCreary Community Centre in McCreary, MB Interment followed in the McCreary Municipal Cemetery 2 miles north of town followed by a time of fellowship and lunch at the McCreary Community Centre.

Should friends desire, please consider remembering Gerald with a donation to the McCreary Alonsa PCH Recreation/Activities Dept for “Gerald’s Cruising Fund”.

In keeping with Gerald’s love of cruising in cars, boats and farm machinery, these funds would assist with transportation costs with taking residents out for cruises and day trips. McCreary Alonsa PCH, Box 250, McCreary, MB. R0J 1B0 Sneath-Strilchuk -McCreary Chapel 204-835-2004 • www.sneathstrilchuk.com

ROSE INC.

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DIRECT SUPPORT WORKER

In our Community Living Disabilities Program In Ste. Rose, Manitoba

CASUAL LIBRARY CLERK

We’re looking for a flexible person who can fill shifts on an as-needed basis, Monday to Friday.

Requires: Computer and Internet skills and will occasionally be required to work alone.

Full job description at wmrl.ca/jobs Resumés and inquiries by email: applyneepawalibrary @gmail.com 280 Davidson Street PO Box 759, Neepawa, MB 204 476-5648

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Obituary Gerald Lyle (Gerry, Zeke, Cisco) Butterfield died on October 1 st , 2023 at the age of 75 at his home in the McCreary Alonsa Personal Care Home with Pam and her sister Barb at his side.

Gerald’s love for life will be continued through his family: his partner of 17 years Pam Little; his older brother Mervin and wife Cheryl Butterfield along with their children Diane and Marc Pelletier and their sons Lucas and Kyle and Pete and Laurie Butterfield and their daughters Jade and Jazmyn. Plus the Little (François & Armit) family and many friends.

Gerald was predeceased by his first partner Susan Shineton in December 1997; his mother Valentine Butterfield (Berthelette) in April 1999 and his father Lloyd Butterfield in June 2005. He was born in Ste Rose, Manitoba on June 25, 1948 .Gerald grew up on the family farm NE 8-21-15, two miles north of McCreary that his grandfather William Butterfield established in 1911.

Gerald attended Grades 1 to 12 in McCreary where he enjoyed sports like football and track. Gerald began skiing at age 11 and that became his passion and a major part of his life. Albert Cantin who lived across from Butterfields would drive Gerald up to Agassiz. Jack Taylor helped him along with many other kids learn to ski. Gerald met some of his closest long term friends through skiing.

Agassiz was his second home for years.

In 1964 Gerald broke his leg while practising downhill for the Canadian Championships. He was rushed into surgery in Wpg. but his left leg circulation could not be restored and was amputated.

Gerald, in his determined way, returned to skiing the next winter and worked hard to adapt to a new way of life working on the family farm, riding horseback and skiing at Agassiz. In 1976 Gerald was one of 6 skiers chosen to represent Canada at the first Paralympics in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. This was a memorable experience and privilege that he never forgot.

Gerald farmed along side of his brother Mervin and father Lloyd. The brothers eventually bought the family farm and continued to work hard raising cattle and hogs, growing crops and acquiring more land. Their farm practices brought them several awards and they were proud to be known as good farmers in our area.

Sadly in 2015 Gerald retired from farming due to the

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Ella Helena (Mehr) Scott

November 24,1923 – October 4, 2023 Age 99 years passed away peacefully in the early morning of Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Fairview Personal Care Home, Brandon, Manitoba Ella lived most of her life on the farm north of Glenella, Manitoba Ella Helena (Mehr) Scott was born in Muenster, Saskatchewan on November 24,1923 Her parents were Rosa and Carl Mehr. Ella had 9 brothers and sisters. Ella had a Grade 6 education but when she was younger she didn’t always go to school as her mother was not well and she had to stay home to help with the younger children. Ella married dad (Henry Castle Scott) on January 18, 1944.

Ella and Castle began their married life together on the farm, north of Glenella, Manitoba. In 1956 they purchased the Tenby General Store and Post Office. Now Ella was not only a farmer’s wife she was a storekeeper and a Canada Postmaster. In 1967 Ella and Castle moved back to the farm north of Glenella, Manitoba.

Ella and Castle had 3 children, Wayne Castle and Linda Gail, both born on the farm before they moved to Tenby, Manitoba. Elda Lynne was born about a year after their move to Tenby, Manitoba.

Ella and Castle shared 67 years of marriage. Mom lived on the farm until middle of June 2022. She was fortunate to be able to go Fairview Personal Care Home in Brandon, Manitoba until her death last Wednesday morning, she loved the care and the food at the care home.

Funeral Service for Ella took place on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at the Glenella Hall with interment at Goodland Cemetery.

Special thanks to the staff at Fairview Personal Care Home in Brandon, Clarke’s Funeral Home for their care and compassion.

Thanks to those that assisted with the lunch.

Thanks very much to Pastor Beth MacDonald and James Anderson from Calvary Chapel.

Your Love, Prayers and Support are appreciated.

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

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Successful Candidate must Demonstrate Good Organizational Skills, Be Self-Motivated, Possess Good Inter-Personal Skills, and be willing to work as a team.

Starting wage is $16.43 with an increase following a successful 6-month probation period and benefit package included.

Interested Applicants are invited to apply to: ROSE INC. Box 28, Ste Rose du Lac, MB R0L 1S0 Or Contact Program Manager - Diana White at 204-447-3224 EXT. 3

Parks & Recreation Working Foreman

Job Title: Parks & Recreation Working Foreman Reports to: Town of Carberry & Municipality of North Cypress-Langford CAO’s Salary Range: $60,320 - $74,880, dependent on qualifications and experience, plus full benefit and pension package after probationary period.

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week Summer: Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Winter: Days, Evenings, and alternating weekends Location: Carberry, MB Reporting to the CAO’s, the Parks & Recreation Working Foreman is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all jointly operated facilities, the Parks & Recreation staff, Cemetery, parks and greenspaces, and oversight of solid waste contracts and transfer station planning and operations. A general overview of duties is outlined below. A detailed job description will be available on request.

General Duties Duties include, but are not limited to: - Facility Management for the Carberry Plains Community Center - Oversight of full-time, part-time, and seasonal Parks & Rec and facilities staff - Rotational shifts at the Carberry Plains Community Center during winter months - Maintenance duties and planning for jointly operated buildings, such as the library, community hall, museum, etc.

- Responsible for the planning of upgrades and improvements to the transfer station, including environmental licensing requirements for the same - Responsible for contract negotiations, RFP’s, etc. for facilities, equipment, and services provided by third party suppliers and contractors - Long-term planning and forecasting for budgets and strategic plans for all departments under this position - Policy and Procedure development for the department - Development and implementation of safety program - Shift coverage for illness and absence of staff, where applicable Desired Qualifications: - Refrigeration level Power Engineer certification - Knowledge of Arena operations and facility maintenance - Experience working with Councils and Boards in a similar environment - Previous experience in a supervisory or management role - Knowledge and skills in property maintenance Mandatory Qualifications: - Valid Class 5 Drivers License (Class 3 preferred) - Grade 12 or equivalent - Excellent people and communication skills For more information, or to apply, please contact: Trish Fraser CAO, Municipality of North Cypress-Langford 204-834-6600 ext 3 cao@rmofnorthcypress.ca.

This competition is open to all interested applicants; however, additional consideration will be given to current employees of the Town of Carberry and Municipality of North Cypress-Langford.

Deadline to apply is November 3rd, at 12:00pm

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Help Wanted MUNICIPALITY OF STE. ROSE FOREMAN GRADER/EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

The Municipality of Ste. Rose invites applications for a Foreman Grader/Equipment Operator – Permanent Position. The successful applicant must have a valid Class 5 Manitoba Drivers Licence, previous experience in operating a grader and equipment (i.e.: tractors, loaders, mowers, etc.), must be able to perform routine and preventative maintenance on municipal equipment, and must be able to physically perform the duties as assigned.

Wages dependent upon qualifications.

Applications will be accepted until November 1, 2023, at 12:00 Noon.

Applications should be marked “Foreman Grader/ Equipment Operator - Permanent Position” and will be accepted by mail, delivery, fax or e-mail. All applications are appreciated. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Marlene Bouchard, CMMA Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of Ste. Rose P.O. Box 30, 722 Central Avenue Ste. Rose du Lac, Manitoba R0L 1S0 Phone: 204 447-2229 Fax: 204 447-2875 E-mail address: sterose@sterose.ca

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Notice 2024 BOARD OF REVISION Public Notice is hereby given that the 2024 Assessment Roll for the Town of Neepawa will be delivered to the Municipal Office, 275 Hamilton St., Neepawa, MB, on or before October 17, 2023 and will be open for public inspection during regular business hours. Applications for revision may be made in accordance with Sections 42 and 43 of the Assessment Act. APPLICATION FOR REVISION SECTION 42(1) Any person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property under Section 114 (1) of the Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay the taxes on the property, or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to: a. liability to taxation; b. amount of an assessed value; c. classification of property; or d. refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under Section 13(2) APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 43(1) An application for revision must: a. be made in writing; b. set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which the revision is sought; c. state the grounds on which the application is based; and d. be filed by: • delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office indicated in the public notice given under subsection 41(2) or; • serving it upon the CAO, at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board, as indicated in the public notice.

The Board of Revision will sit at the Town of Neepawa Municipal Office on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at to hear applications. The final date on which applications must be received by the Secretary of the Board is November 6, 2023 between regular office hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

Prior to filing a complaint against the liability to taxation, the amount of the assessed value, or the classification of property, you are encouraged to discuss the matter with the Provincial Municipal Assessment Branch: Minnedosa, (204) 867-4760.

Appeal forms can be found at neepawa.ca under Residents, Property Tax or at 275 Hamilton St. Appeals may be dropped off at the office or mailed to Box 339, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

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

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 24th day of November, 2023, at the hour of 02:00 PM, at Municipality of McCreary, 432 First Avenue, McCreary, MB, proceed to sell by public auction the following described properties: Roll Number

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Amount of Arrears & Costs for Which Property May be Offered for Sale

44050

ALL THAT PORTION OF SW 1/4 23-20-15 WPM LYING EAST L -$77,700 OF A LINE DRAWN PERP TO THE WESTERN LIMIT OF SAID B -$55,500 QUARTER SECTION 1980 FEET EAST OF SAID WESTERN LIMIT OF SAID QUARTER SECTION EXC: ALL MINES AND MINERALS IN DEED 102981 NLTO - 85093 PR 462

6,760.93

104300

LOT 29 PLAN 6271 NLTO EXC: ALL MINES AND MINERALS IN DEED 140611 NLTO IN NE 1/4 33-20-15 WPM - 422 JONASSON CRES

L -$4,100 B -$15,000

4,409.43

109600

LOT 3 PLAN 807 NLTO EXC: ALL MINES AND MINERALS IN DEED 140611 NLTO IN NE 1/4 33-20-15 WPM - 211 BURROWS RD S

L -$4,000 B -$11,700

8,044.01

145000

LOTS 5, 6 AND 7 BLOCK ‘C’ PLAN 500 NLTO SUBJECT TO L -$6,000 SPECIAL RESERVATIONS AS TO MINES MINERALS AND B -$44,500 OTHER MATTERS AS PARTICULARLY DEFINED IN THE ORIGINAL GRANT FROM THE CROWN IN SE 1/4 4-21-15 WPM - 609 BURROWS RD N

9,157.25

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 MCCREARY 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 $498.75 ($475 + 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 13th day of October, 2023.

Managed by: Lorilee Ryzner Chief Administrative Officer MUNICIPALITY OF MCCREARY Phone: (204) 835-2309 Fax: (204) 835-2649

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The properties located in The Municipality of McCreary, Manitoba, as described in Certificate of Title Nos. 1732541/5, 1732543/5, 1732545/5, 1797654/5 and 1797668/5 will be sold by public auction by a Licensed Auctioneer on November 9, 2023, at 10:30 a.m.

The auction sale will be held by way of video or teleconference.

There will be no in-person attendees at the auction.

In order to participate you must pre-register at least 24 hours prior to the auction by contacting J. Michael J. Dow at either (204) 957-8319 or auctions@fillmoreriley.com The properties will be sold individually in the following order: 1. Title No. 1732545/5 NE ¼ 23-20-14 WPM Approximately 155.44 acres of farmland Deposit: $10,000.00 Reserve bid: $59,260.00 2. Title No. 1797668/5 SW ¼ 29-20-14 WPM Approximately 155.14 acres of farmland Deposit $25,000.00 Reserve bid: $100,503.00 3. Title No. 1732541/5 SW ¼ 24-20-14 WPM Approximately 160 acres of farmland Deposit $10,000.00 Reserve bid: $61,366.00 4. Title No. 1797654/5 117024 Road 79W W ½ of SE ¼ 30-20-14 WPM Approximately 75.43 acres of farmland Deposit $10,000.00 Reserve bid: $44,928.00 GST will be payable on the purchase price of the above properties at the time of closing unless the purchaser is a registrant under the Excise Tax Act for GST and, on or before the closing date, provides a Declaration and Indemnity to that effect, satisfactory to the vendor’s solicitor 5. Title No. 1732543/5 SE ¼ 23-20-14 WPM 117024 Road 79W, Rural Municipality of McCreary, Manitoba approximately 8 miles west of Highway 5 on Road 79W Deposit $30,000.00 Reserve bid: To be announced at sale The Vendor is informed that the property consists of a one storey dwelling approximately 1,040 square feet with living room, dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, full basement. There is a 30 foot X 64 foot loose housing livestock shelter and miscellaneous storage shed(s). Property is serviced by a well and septic system (particulars unknown). Land size is approximately 159.63 acres. GST will be payable on amount equal to 46% of the purchase price at the time of closing unless the purchaser is a registrant under the Excise Tax Act for GST and, on or before the closing date, provides a Declaration and Indemnity to that effect, satisfactory to the vendor’s solicitor. No GST will be payable on 54% of the purchase price.

Realty taxes (excluding any accruing water charges) are paid to December 31, 2021.

Prior Charges: Caveat Nos. 48796/5, 98-348/5, 1111154/5, 48611/5 TERMS OF SALE A deposit as listed above by way of certified cheque or bank draft payable to Fillmore Riley LLP, or cash (the cash component of the deposit not to exceed $7,500.00), and the balance according to conditions which will be available electronically by contacting the individual below prior to the auction. The properties will be sold subject to a Reserve Bid as listed above plus such other additional and incidental costs which may be incurred by the Vendor from the 10th day of October, 2023 to the date of auction and which costs will be announced prior to the commencement of the sale.

The auction sale will be conducted pursuant to an Order for Sale issued by the District Registrar. Certain parties may be prohibited from purchasing the property, including but not limited to, parties who by virtue of their employment or relationship to a person involved in the sale process would have special knowledge of the circumstances pertaining to the sale. For more information and a list of prohibited purchasers please visit: www.teranetmanitoba.ca Should the successful bidder have attended by teleconference and/or video conference, the bidder will have 24 hours to execute the Auction Sale Conditions and to provide them together with the deposit to our office as set out below.

Further information may be obtained from: FILLMORE RILEY LLP Barristers and Solicitors 1700 - 360 Main Street Winnipeg, MB R3C 3Z3 File No. 180007-863 JMJD Attention: J. Michael J. Dow Phone: 204-957-8319 auctions@fillmoreriley.com

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

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

Geographic coordinates: 50o 22’11.66’’ N Long. 99o 29’29.02’’ W Objective: To improve wireless coverage to your community (within NW ¼ 16-16-15 WPM) and to meet rising demands for wireless services.

Details: An equipment shelter will also be installed at the base of the proposed tower and the entire site will be surrounded by a security fence with a locked gated access point.

The public is invited to provide written comments by end of business day on November 21 2023 to the contact information shown below. Please include a return address.

Tower Installation Project Reference: Numéro de Dossier pour l’Installation du Tour: Reference: W6729 Eden LandSolutions Inc. 1420, 333 11 Avenue SW Calgary, AB. T2R 1L9 p: 1-866-834-0008 e: comments@landsolutions.ca

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. 50o 22’11.66’’ N Long. 99o 29’29.02’’ W Objectif: Améliorer la couverture cellulaire dans votre secteur (délimité parmi NW ¼ 16-16-15 WPM) et ainsi répondre à la demande sans cesse croissante pour les services sans fil.

Détails : Un cabinet d’équipements sera aussi aménagé à la base de la tour et l’ensemble du site sera ceinturé d’une clôture de sécurité et d’une entrée verrouillée.

Les citoyens sont invités à faire part de leurs commentaires, avant la fermeture des bureaux de Rogers le 21 novembre 2023, soit à l’adresse indiquée (avec une adresse de retour).

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Carberry celebrates harvest with Free Potato Day

By Jolene Balciunas Local Journalism Initiative

PHOTO COURTESY OF CARBERRY FARMERS MARKETS

This helpful youngster got comfortable, up close and personal with the spuds during Free Potato Day in Carberry on Oct. 14.

but also their families volunteered to help fill bags and deliver to seniors residences.

King Spud Transport and Spud City Foods sponsored our free BBQ , serving 300 hot dogs. The festive feeling was present as the kids enjoyed the beautiful face painting by Sam Walker. The parking lot was bursting at the seams as families

Food Cupboard along with two boxes of food donations. Community coming together to help each other in tough times is the best part about living in a small prairie town. Thank you to everyone who helped make this day such a smashing success!

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Carberry Farmers Market, along with Baron Farms and CT Reynolds Farms, hosted a Free Potato Day this past Saturday at the Carberry Recreation Centre.

The weather was perfect as our community gathered together to celebrate our bountiful harvest this year. After five years of stressful harvests, some years were particularly difficult for some of our producers, with early winters and snow on Thanksgiving one year. Our community has also suffered quite a few tragedies in the last few years, so we take advantage of the opportunity to gather in happy times.

In true Carberry spirit, an abundant potato harvest was a reason to celebrate.

Organizer Jolene Balciunas, couldn’t sit by and watch people in our community struggling with food insecurity while the surplus of this year’s crops were being tilled under. Mark Peters of Spruce Drive Farms in Portage was extremely helpful and supportive, offering advice learned from hosting a similar event for many years. A few calls to producers, some were unable to help in the effort but were supportive of the idea. Spud Plains Farms hosted their own free potato days in the field offering the chance to see how potatoes are harvested. Generously, CT Reynolds and Baron Farms didn’t hesitate to join in the effort to not only donate the potatoes,

enjoyed public skating after filling their buckets. The day was filled with not only friends and neighbors, but people from all over Westman who took advantage of the mild fall weather to come out and fill their boxes and bags. Volunteers joined us from Brandon to help serve up the hot dogs. We even had a returning community member driving all the way from Anola to visit with old friends and load up her free Carberry Spuds!

Through the generous donations we were able to raise $1,300 for the Carberry

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Pitching big ideas right at home Area entrepreneurs share new ventures at What’s the Big Idea?

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press The Neepawa Banner & Press coverage area showed of f it’s entrepreneurial spirit last week. On Oct. 12, businesses looking to get their start, to expand, or that have opened in the past year, had the chance to show off their innovations at the 2023 What’s the Big Idea event. A grand total of seven businesses ‘took to the stage’ at the Neepawa Legion for this purpose, coming away with a combined total of $12,300 in cash and prizes.

“Neepawa has a thriving business community due to the entrepreneurial spirit within our trading area.

What’s the Big Idea? showcases great new business ideas and the people that are driving those ideas,” said mayor Brian Hedley.

Marilyn Crewe, economic development officer and organizer, concurred, adding, “The What’s the Big Idea? event addresses the questions and challenges faced by new businesses during their startup phase.

Local entrepreneurs, business agencies and the Neepawa Economic Development office collaborate to find solutions for business success.”

Participating business

PHOTO BY CASPER WEHRHAHN

Pictured from left to right are entrepreneurs Belinda Critchlow, Brooke Rossnagel, Kim Moffat, Dan Zettler, Tammy Atkey, Kristen Clark and Katy Martin.

ventures/entrepreneurs at this year’s What’s the Big Idea were: artist Katy Martin, Neepawa; Belinda and Daryl Critchlow with hid’n hollow, Neepawa; Kim Moffat with The Little Garden Next Door, Minnedosa; Brooke Rossnagel with ETV Yard Services, Neepawa/surrounding area; Tammy Atkey with Stellar Apparel, Neepawa; Kristen Clark with Authentic Skin Injections, Minnedosa; and Dan Zettler with Neepawa Lanes, Neepawa.

Awards and prizes • Katy Martin was awarded Best Pitch of the Day and received $1,000 from Community Futures Westman for her fine arts business.

Martin creates oil paintings, studio prints, paint nights and commissioned

murals. Martin was also the recipient of a $300 prize from the Neepawa Lionels.

• Belinda and Daryl Critchlow of hid’n hollow - a kid store and more took home the prize for Best Overall Idea, earning $1,000 from Stride Credit Union. A total of $2,000 from the Neepawa and Area Development Corp was also awarded. The pair’s store offers a variety of games, toys, puzzles, candy and more.

• The Little Garden Next door is an indoor, yearround, vertical wall greenhouse business which grows lettuce, herbs and greens for local restaurants– and neighbours! This pitch, presented by Kim Moffat, won the Best Idea in Ag award from MNP with $500. As well, $1,000 from

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the Minnedosa CDC, $500 from the RM of Minto Odanah, a prize of $500 and a one year membership from the Minnedosa Chamber.

• ETV Yard service is looking to provide service with a focus on a comprehensive range of high quality home and yard care for Neepawa and area. For this pitch, Brooke Rossnagel was successfully awarded $2,000 from the RM of Rosedale.

•Tammy Atkey’s Stellar Apparel, which offers casual clothing for men and women, as well as specializing in workwear for industrial and commercial settings, secured a $1,000 Marketing Package from PromoTime, the Neepawa Banner & Press and Provost Signs, as well as $500 and a one year membership from the Neepawa and District Chamber of Commerce.

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• Kristen Clark has 10 years of experience working as a nurse. Her business, Authentic Skin Injections offers anti-aging treatments for skin health and beauty such as botox and much more. Authentic Skin received $1,000 front he Town of Minnedosa.

• Neepawa Lanes is seeking to offer two lanes of bowling with a retro feel. Dan Zettler’s vision to bring bowling’s return to Neepawa received $1,000 from the Town of Neepawa.

“Every year is just fantastic,” said Crewe upon the event’s conclusion. “Event sponsors get the opportunity to put forward a judge each year as well. This year, we had two judges who were new to the event.”

This event was open to the public, with the crowd including business owners, municipal officials and a number of business development professionals.

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Westman Youth Choir entertains full crowd at Npa. United-Ang. Church

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Everyone welcome Please join us for coffee, tea and sweets All proceeds will go toward completing a special project for our new hospital Door Prize • Silver Collection

Annual Raffle Draw will be made

T h e We s t man You t h C hoir had qui te t he crowd to enter tain at Neepawa on Oct. 16. The United-Anglican Church was packed that evening, ready to hear the vocal performances of all the skilled youth involved.

This performance was part of the choir’s tour of Westman, with other per formances also taking place at locations such as Minnedosa and Brandon this past week.

Pic tured above: The Westman Youth Choir, as pictured during their first performance of the evening.

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We are very humbled by the support the Little Valley Jamboree has received in this our 26th year. With the support of all donors and jamboree supporters we were able to give $13,000 each to recipients Jaxson Amiotte-Boles, Kaleb Bootsman & Roran Unrau. Additional funds were also given to Emberley Lilley, Griffin Bugg, Kendall Walker, Jesse Gilbert Olson and Evie Rose Ducharme for a total of $46,000 going to kids in Southwestern Manitoba with medical needs.

We thank all sponsors, donors & volunteers. We couldn’t do this without you. Special thanks to the Jam Committee that keeps everything running smoothly. Huge thanks to Cam Bennett and Steve Langston who were beyond amazing hosts, and to Terry Woychyshyn Sr. for auctioneering! Lastly, a big thanks to the bands that volunteered their time and talent, The Steven Smith Trio, On the Fretz, Alyse McKillop-Richards, Mitchell Makoons, Rebecca Brooks, The Bad Marleys, Better Than, Smith & Wesson, A Few Friends, No Maintenance, Valley Women, Meagan Ferguson , Lucky Ned and The New Highway 25. If we’ve missed any one we apologize.

Our sincere thanks, we hope to see you all again next year.

The Little Valley Jamboree Committee 2023 Sponsors 1929 Dining & Lounge -Clear Lake • 730 CKDM - Dauphin • 88 North Photography- Minnedosa • 94.7 Star FM - Brandon • A & B Dalrymple’s Country Farm Greenhouse- Minnedosa • ADK’s - Erickson • B. Aitken • Bargain Shop - Minnedosa • Beachcomber - Clear Lake • Beatty XTR - Erickson • Boardwalk on Clear Lake • Bill & Carla Hopkins - Clanwilliam • Birch Construction Ltd. - Minnedosa • Brenda Abel - Minnedosa • Bruce McMinn - Arden • Burgess Electric- Minnedosa • C. Burton Enterprises Ltd. - Minnedosa • Celtic Power & Machining- Rapid City • Clayton & Margaret Wareham - Minnedosa • Clear Lake Golf Course - Clear Lake • Clear Lake Marina - Clear Lake • Cenovus Energy - Minnedosa • Century 21 Westman Ltd.- Toni Ferguson • Century 21 Westman Ltd.- Troy Mutch • Clarence & Sharon Larson - Erickson • Coca-Cola - Brandon • Collyer Construction- Onanole • Compass Credit Union - Erickson • Crocus Builders - Erickson • Crocus Grain & Stock Ltd. - Erickson • Cut-Rite Meats - Carberry • Darren Beatty Landscape & Excavation - Erickson • Darcy Willey Brandon • Dari Isle Drive In - Minnedosa • Darren Choken & Harvey Sillen - Erickson • Dauphin’s Countryfest - Dauphin • Dew-All Contracting & Consulting - Minnedosa • Dusty’s Butcher Shop - Dauphin • East 40 Packers - Brandon • Elkhorn Resort & Conference Centre- Onanole • Embroidery By Design- Dauphin • Erickson Elementary Hat & Jeans Day • Erickson Dental Clinic- Erickson • Erickson Nurses union -Erickson • Erickson Public Library - Erickson • Farmhouse 50 - Minnedosa • Forbidden Flavors - Brandon • Four Season’s Repair - Minnedosa • Foxtail - Onanole • Gladstone Veterinary Clinic - Gladstone • Greg & Cindy Grant - Minnedosa • Goldleaf Boutique - Minnedosa • Gord & Val Thompson- Minnedosa • Gord’s Plumbing & Heating - Onanole • Grand Valley Restaurant Supplies -Brandon • Gwen Usick - Remax Valleyview - Minnedosa • Hairworks By Colleen - Minnedosa • Hamiota Drama Club - Hamiota • Harris Pharmacy- Neepawa • Heather Horner & Ryan Gemby - Minnedosa • Henry and Elsie Mozden - Minnedosa • Heritage Co-op - Minnedosa • Hillside Plumbing & Heating- Minnedosa • Home Hardware - Minnedosa • I want that stuff- Brandon • Inspire Studio- Minnedosa • Integra Tire Ltd. - Minnedosa • Jamie Madill (Foil & Fade) - Minnedosa • Just For Kids Brandon • Jonna Mitton Photography-Minnedosa • JPB Repair- Minnedosa • Ken Beatty Construction Lid. - Erickson • Kim’s Quality Foods - Minnedosa • KIS Salon - Minnedosa • KS Hunters Barbershop- Minnedosa • L Babcock • La Bella Terra - Minnedosa • Labatt Breweries Manitoba • Lakeside Sweets - Onanole • Liberty Physiotherapy - Minnedosa • Main Street Cafe Minnedosa • Manigaming Resort - Clear Lake • McGavin’s Bakery • Midnight Metalworks- Minnedosa • Mike & Nancy Kryshewsky • Minty’s Moving - Onanole • Minnagro Ltd. - Minnedosa • Minnedosa Bowl & Gutters Pizza - Minnedosa • Minnedosa Golf & Country Club - Minnedosa • Minnedosa Insurance Services- Minnedosa • Minnedosa Pharmacy - Minnedosa • Minnedosa Regional Library- Minnedosa • Minnedosa Veterinary Clinic - Minnedosa • MNP - Brandon • Modern Looks - Minnedosa • Mountain Park Pharmacy- Erickson • Municipality of Clanwilliam-Erickson • Municipality of Harrison - Park • Neepawa Banner & Press - Neepawa • Neepawa Home Hardware - Neepawa • Neepawa Hospital Nurses • Nesbitt Publishing- Shoal Lake • Nordic Inn - Erickson • Northstar Insurance - Erickson • Oak & Son Salon - Carman • Old Dutch Foods Ltd. - Brandon • Orv’s Appliance Sales & Service - Neepawa • Parkland Kennels - Erickson • Parkline Auto - Minnedosa • Pepsi-Cola - Brandon • Peterbilt Manitoba Ltd. - Brandon • Pick-ADilly RV Centre - Brandon • Piston Ring - Minnedosa • Photography By Denika Marie - Erickson • Platt Law Office - Erickson • Plett Construction- Neepawa • Porrock Repair Service - Eden • Prairie Mountain HVAC - Minnedosa • Progressive Westman- Brandon • Project Linus Manitoba • Pugh’s Pumping - Erickson • Q Country 91.5 - Brandon • Reg & Sharon Nylen - Erickson • RD’s on Main Minnedosa • Richardson- Pioneer - Minnedosa • Riding Mountain National Park • Rob & Cathy Smith - Neepawa • Rocking The Fields of Minnedosa • Rocky Mountain Equipment- Neepawa • Rosie’s Country Cafe & Bakery - Minnedosa • Royal Canadian Legion Branch #138 - Minnedosa • Royal Canadian Legion Branch #143 - Erickson • Samantha & Jordan Wahlstrom - Yorkton Sk • Sandy & Cornell Vanderhulst- Brandon • Sandy Lake Auto Service - Sandy Lake • Saputo Dairy Products - Brandon • Score Store - Erickson • Shane Saler Trucking - Minnedosa • Slater Transport Ltd. - Neepawa • Solo Esthetics - Onanole • Splish Splash Waterpark - Minnedosa • Sprucewoods Colony - Brookdale • Sun Sun Chinese Restaurant- Minnedosa • Sunnyside Golf Club - Brandon • Sunrise Credit Union - Sandy Lake • Sure-Line Auto - Erickson • Sysco • Tailspin Pet Grooming- Erickson • Teri Syslak - Clanwilliam • Terry & Milly ZwarichErickson • The Clean Machine-Onanole • The Cove - Clear Lake • The Graphic Factory - Onanole • The Green Spot - Brandon • The Neepawa Banner & Press - Neepawa • Town of Neepawa • Valerie Wilson - Neepawa • Vint’s Sand Castle Cottage- Sandy Lake • Virden Truck & Trailer Ltd. - Virden • Viterra - Forrest • VM Transport Ltd. - Minnedosa • Warehamdale Seeds Ltd. - Newdale • Westhope Builders - Minnedosa • Weston’s Bakery - Brandon • White’s Funeral Home- Minnedosa • Whitehouse Bakery - Clear Lake • Wolverine Supplies - Virden • Woodacres - Roy & Mabel Wood -Carman • Woodworth Dodge- Kenton/Shoal Lake We thank everyone who has sponsored or donated this year and in previous years, without your generous donations we would not be able to support our special Jamboree children as much as we do!

If we have missed any one we apologize.

Jaxson Amiotte-Boles

Roran Unrau

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