August 18, 2023 - Neepawa Banner & Press

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Representatives with the Municipality of Westlake-Gladstone, Royal Canadian Legion #110 and community supporters of the project, all gathered on Saturday, Aug. 12 for the ribbon cutting ceremony on the new Aquatic Centre. The complete story on the Aquatic Centre’s grand opening can be found on page 14.

A real good deal in Neepawa

Children’s Business Fair surpasses expectations

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The next generation of entrepreneurs showed off their creativity at Neepawa’s inaugural Children’s Business Fair. The event was held on Thursday, Aug. 10 at the Yellowhead Hall and featured 20 different business ideas developed by local youth.

The future tycoons were asked to create a product or service, build a marketing strategy around that idea and then open to customers at a one-day marketplace. The ideas and sales were then judged by a group of local community and business leaders.

This event was organized through Neepawa’s Economic Development office with support from the Acton Academy and the Acton Next Great Adventure.

Neepawa’s EDO Marilyn Crewe told the Banner & Press that the response from interested local entrepreneurs exceeded their expectations.

“So when I applied to actually host the Children’s Business Fair, I had to say how many booths I expected to get, and I estimated 11, based on similar events in Brandon and other communities in Manitoba that have tried this already.

So, this result blew that [expectation] right out of the water,” said Crewe.

Another positive from the day was the variety of different ideas, the young magnates were able to come up with. Crewe said that added tremendous value to the Fair, as it showcased the creativity of the young business people.

“Seeing the creativity of these kids, and what they are capable of making and marketing, it’s just exciting to see the potential these kids have going forward. Who know’s what they’ll do as adults.”

On top of the solid response from the youth, the general public also stepped up to show support, as several hundred interested customers came out to see what was on display. Considering a last minute shift in venue had to be made from outside the ArtsForward Cultural Centre to indoors at the Yellowhead Hall, there was concern that it could impact attendance figures. Crewe said that doesn’t seem to be the case.

As for actual sales, the most important part of any successful business, a combined $3,727.25 in products and services were sold over the course of the three hours in which the event was staged. Crewe

said they probably could have had even more sales than that, had they stayed beyond their allotted time.

While all the displays received honours for their work, three were specifically recognized with awards. The Best Business Idea was awarded to Buster MacPherson with Pug’s Parfait. The concept awarded with highest business potential was Hadley Ferguson with Sugar Cloud. And finally, the Presentation and Creativity Award from the Fair was recognized for Emerie Ferguson and Kamryn Michaluk of Bracelet Besties.

As for what’s next for Children’s Business Fair, Crewe said the amount of interest from local youths, along with the response from the public suggest this could become an ongoing summertime experience.

“I was pleasantly surprised by the number of people who came out today, because you always risk you’ll lose people when you change venues. [As for the entire experience] I’ve enjoyed working with the kids and making this a great community event. So, next summer, I think it’s good to have something for the kids to do during summer holidays. So, yeah, I think we probably will fill this venue.”

Award winners for the Children’s Business Fair in Neepawa, held on Thursday, Aug. 10. Top picture: Buster MacPherson - Pug’s Parfait (Best Business Idea). Middle picture: Hadley Ferguson - Sugar Cloud (Highest Business Potential). (Bottom picture: Emerie Ferguson and Kamryn Michaluk - Braclet Besties (Presentation and Creativity Award).

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After several months of preparation, hid’n hollow kids store in Neepawa, held its official grand opening on Monday, Aug. 14. The festivities included a ribbon cutting (pictured) and many festivities withing the buidling, located at 266 Davidson Street.

New

business blooms in Neepawa

269 Hamilton Street, Neepawa MB R0J 1H0

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1973: Neepawa local dubbed 4-H queen

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

125 years ago, Wednesday, August 17, 1898

Gordon: A good many from this district took in the Lemen Bros.’ circus, but from all we can hear they seem to think that the bills that were posted throughout the country made the biggest show.

Mountain: Some of our residents are sorry they went to the circus, for instead of costing them a dollar or two, some had to shell out from $10 to $50. They would feel easier in their consciences if they had given their money to the churches of which they are members instead of guessing where the pea was.

A wire stretched across the bridge over the gully with a second wire stretched slanting wise across the sidewalk attached to a fence post proved a pitfall to at least two pedestrians after dark on Monday evening. Practises such as this are senseless and positively dangerous.

In the lake– if the agglomeration of muddy

water is worthy to be dignified by such a title, said agglomeration being collected by the noble remains of McEwan’s masterpiece, alias the damaged dam– there are now quantities of jack fish and the small boy hieth himself thereto and endeavoreth to ensare the finny prey with the lure of the twinkling spoon bait. Work has been rushed by the contractors on the new stable being erected for Stewart Bros., opposite the post-office. It will be occupied and open for business on Saturday.

The Press learns that there are promising prospects of another hotel being built in Neepawa. It is said work on the foundation will commence next week. According to our informant, the building will be a threestory brick one and contain 48 rooms.

100 years ago, Friday, August 17, 1923

Big Ben, once famed as the most accurate clock in the world, is becoming as fickle and wayward as a flighty girl. He lost 15 minutes on a recent

Saturday night and made many people a quarter of an hour late on Sunday for their church service. So says the Daily Mail.

75 years ago, Thursday, August 19, 1948

You might not believe it, but children of Neepawa Central School are foster parents.

A recent communication from the Children’s Home, Chateau de Villepatour, France, expressed deep

gratitude to the students of Central for the funds campaign which they conducted among themselves in order to “adopt” and provide for a little French girl made homeless as an aftermath of the war.

The scheme for “adoption” of war orphans and other unfortunate European children is part of the service taken on by the Unitarian Service Committee of Canada.

50 years ago, Thursday, August 16, 1973

The new West Park Mobile Home Park in Neepawa opened its gates last week with the arrival of its first residents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Goleski and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Goleski, all from Moosomin, Saskatchewan.

Vicky Lou Cameron, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Cameron, of Neepawa, was chosen 4-H queen for southwestern Manitoba on Friday, Aug. 10 at Brandon Fair.

The crowning was part of the 4-H Diamond Jubilee Dress Review held in the Keystone Convention Hall.

If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. Romans 14:8 (New International Version)

20 years ago, Monday, August 18, 2003

Kelwood: The weather continues to be very hot and dry. It is getting to be a little too much for most of us. A couple of weeks ago, I wanted to put out my “Let it snow” sign.

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

help students get everything they needed for their return to school in 1973.

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Vicky Cameron, of Neepawa, was named 4-H queen of southwest Manitoba in 1973.

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Hargreaves Drug Store in Neepawa was eager to

By Chad Carpenter

Cling to your local paper

The government of Canada passed Bill C-18. The bill essentially demands that companies like Facebook pay news outlets for their content. In response Facebook has removed a number of news media outlets from Facebook and posted the following message:

“People in Canada can’t see this content. In response to Canadian government legislation, news content can’t be viewed in Canada.”

The message is a bit misleading in that Bill-C-18 doesn’t say it can’t be viewed, it asks that news outlets must be paid for their content by Facebook. I am not exactly sure where I stand on this issue but it is concerning that news outlets rent or buy buildings, hire reporters, try to gather news and sell ads and subscriptions to put together what is hopefully reliable news and then Facebook uses that news to build up their numbers to sell ads without paying for the content.

Facebook has lashed out at the government and news media outlets with their bans but ironically, Facebook was paying the larger news outlets hundreds of thousands of dollars in side deal agreements across Canada. They have given notice that these deals are no more but the smaller news outlets weren’t being compensated anyway. In the bluntest of terms, when Facebook used content from smaller new outlets, it was taken without compensation. It may not be theft but it comes pretty close.

There are a lot of wrinkles to be worked out and it may take months or even years to settle out but as for me and our company, the loss of coverage by Facebook may not be all bad. People who want the news from The Banner & Press can go directly to our website, www.myWestman.ca and read the paper. A brief version is available for free and a better version is available by subscription.

It seems to me to be OK if readers

It’s a little daunting

Right in the Centre

Ken Waddell

Anew puppy has joined our home. She is a one year old Yorkie Poodle cross, so long in the legs, with lovely black hair and white boots on three of her feet. Ari comes with a very thorough set up instructionsand that’s the daunting part! My daughter-in-law knew I wanted a smallish dog, preferably a Sheltie, but when the pictures started flooding my messages suddenly a little black dog looked too good to pass up. Remember how too many human babies were raised on Dr. Spock? Well, today dogs are governed by the teachings of Cesar Millan. The book, with many highlighted sections, arrived several weeks before Ari. I admit I browsed through some pages, not seriously studying them. My family knows me well, for with the book came a laminated “Coles Notes”. Remember them? In bold print are the commands with which Ari is familiar, some still needing fine-tuning. This bright yellow sheet, (fourteen font, single spaced, both sides!) is the guide to a successful relationship between the dog and the household.

have to go to our web site and get the news directly. I spend some time on Facebook, probably too much, but it can be handy to track down some news about things that are of interest. However, Facebook is very, very unreliable, not because of Facebook as such, but because people can post anything they want on Facebook and it may or may not be true. There is no way of really verifying the truth of Facebook content. Facebook claims to have over 3 Billion users. There is no way on God’s green earth that they can check the truth in all these posts.

Several years ago, I was invited to Ottawa to testify before the Parliament of Canada Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage. I made a strong presentation on the need for reliable, local news. I was privileged to answer the MP’s question after the presentation. As soon as I was done, the head of Facebook Canada spoke and Committee Chair MP Hedy Fry asked the FB head man, “How can you guarantee the people of Canada that news on Facebook will be as reliable as what Mr. Waddell puts in his newspaper?” Facebook didn’t have a good answer because there is no way

they can possibly verify what is on their sites. They say they have fact checkers but let’s say if one fact checker could check 10,000 sites (an impossible task) they would need 300,000 fact checkers if my math is correct. They only have 86,000 employees in total.

Facebook users, other than news outlets, will be able to continue to use FB. However, we need to remember that Facebook is not and never has been an editor or publisher. It is not a reporting service, it is a “repeater” service. Facebook can’t, in spite of possibly having noble intentions, provide assurance that their content is truth. Truth can only be achieved by locally owned, accountable news outlets. We can be assured of reliability because we have a fact checker in every reader’s home.

Obviously I have a personal interest in this topic but I implore readers to cling to their local paper. All the other sources of information may be well and good but, in spite of the odd error we make, nothing available has the reliability of locally printed news.

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

Herein lies a large part of the problem. I want a dog that I can take for rambling walks, exploring the paths, not necessarily one that knows ‘heel’, though that is useful when in high traffic zones- few of which are on my walking route. I want a dog that sits on my lap and cuddles, allows me to brush her and touch her feet. That she already knows! I’m ok with her sitting on top of the back of the recliner, even if it is a rocker, for her balance is great and a little adventure is part of living. I want a dog that I can play with, growl at and tug toys away from, and she is all of that. I want a dog that loves me unconditionally. With enough of her favourite treats I think I can buy that!

Ari has been with me for only a couple of days as I write this. I love the morning walks again. I love the last thing before bedtime walks again. I am ok with the plastic bag that now accompanies every walk! I love watching her explore our neighbourhood, sniffing and snuffling make for a slower pace than I am used to, and that’s not all bad.

Ari is one dog in my life. She is not, and never will be a Rena, the dog of my youth, or a Butch, both farm dogs that knew lots of love but never the privilege of being a house dog. She will never be a Jo-Jo or a Flintstone, farm dogs that retired to the acreage with us and knew inside and outside living. And Ari will never be a Henry Hoover or a Miss Daisy, dogs of my senior years, dogs that knew only the comfort and coddling of an enthroned life! Dogs that saw me through major losses and transitions, dogs that I deeply loved. No, Ari will be none of these. She will be the companion on the couch, the encourager for long walks, the dark eyed, black haired beauty that also steals my heart.

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Facebook is not and never has been an editor or publisher. It is not a reporting service, it is a ‘repeater’ service.

Starting over

Had the Law of Moses been applied as it could have been, King David would have died before Solomon, the son who succeeded him as king, was even born.

The Biblical writers describe David as a good king. But even the best kings can make monumental blunders, and David’s were more monumental than most.

His first blunder was staying at home in Jerusalem at the time when all other healthy kings were leading their soldiers into battle. No one knows why he made that decision. But we know that it lead to several additional blunders.

His second blunder was taking something that wasn’t his. In this case, it was the honor of a woman named Bathsheba, who was married to one of his finest soldiers, a man named Uriah. Two lonely hearts, a one night stand, an unplanned pregnancy; and the lives of David and Bathsheba were suddenly both in jeopardy.

David’s third blunder was

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conspiracy to commit murder. David was miles away from the scene of Uriah’s death. But he had given his Commander-in-Chief, a man named Joab, detailed instructions; telling him how to make Uriah’s death look like a casualty of war. And those instructions had been carried out to the letter.

David’s fourth blunder was quickly marrying Bathsheba before anyone knew that she was pregnant; thus concealing the initial sin that caused this sequence of events. It was an elaborate plan and it would have worked, except for one thing. God saw it all as it happened; and he was not about to let Israel’s king get away with adultery and murder.

God sent the prophet Nathan to see David. Standing before the king and all of

his court officials, Nathan exposed the whole sordid mess. David was shocked. He could only say one thing: “I have sinned against the Lord.” To which Nathan replied: “God has put away your sin; and you will not die.” According to the Law of Moses, both David and Bathsheba deserved to die. But in his mercy and grace, God spared them both.

God’s mercy saved them from “the wages of their sin;” (see Romans 6:23). But it did not save them from its consequences. Absalom, one of David’s sons, rebelled against his father and forced David and those closest to him into exile. When he finally returned, after several months in hiding, David was older, wiser and more humble than he had ever been. He became the leader his people needed.

He only retired when the people told him that his presence in battle was more of a hindrance than a help.

There is much we can learn from David’s story. Like him, every one of us had made at least one monumental blunder in life. Some have made many more. But like David, God offers us a second chance. It we will come to him in repentance and faith, he will do four things for us. First, he will forgive our sins. Second, he will erase all record of our sins from his heavenly record books. Third, he will give us the chance to start over; to write a new and hopefully better life story. And fourth, he will put his Holy Spirit within us as a faithful guide and friend, to help us avoid making the same blunders in the future.

Despite David’s blunders, the world didn’t come to an end. Your blunders and mine, monumental though they might be, won’t bring it to an end either. God offers us forgiveness, pardon and help. Let us receive these gifts with joy.

What happens when a person dies?

By Pastor Vlad Makyeyev First Baptist Church

The Word of God, the Bible, teaches of physical and spiritual death. When a human being dies physically, the soul leaves the body in an inanimate state on earth.

Those people who die physically in faith in Jesus Christ are united spiritually with God, while those who die in unbelief in Christ wait for the final judgment.

So, physical death is the separation of the soul from the body.

The Bible also speaks of the spiritual death. What is it? Spiritual death is the separation of soul from God. It is possible to be physically alive on earth while being totally spiritually dead.

Working in mysterious ways

I got me a taxpayer funded letter this morning from my man Dan Mazier down in Ottawa. He promised me lower taxes, increased take home pay, lower housing costs, lower consumer prices, safer streets and freedom. I remain puzzled as to how he intends to restrict the price home owners and developers request when selling their homes. Obviously Dan and Pierre Poillievere intend to work in many mysterious ways. Perhaps Dan will utilize a future edition of the Banner & Press to clarify this and following promises made.

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Thumbs up, thumbs down

Thumbs up to all the young entrepreneurs, organizer and sponsors of the children’s business fair. What at amazing event!

Kate Jackman-Atkinson Neepawa, MB

I would like to send a thumbs up to all the volunteers and summer students (green team) who worked so hard to help make our Alonsa Homecoming a success. It took much more than the planning committee to make this happen. Also thank you to everyone who participated in our parade to make it a success.

Ken Dunn Alonsa. MB

God through Apostle

Paul describes the spiritual condition of people before their conversion to Christ in Ephesians 2:1, “And you were dead in your trespasses and sins”.

Apostle Paul teaches in Romans 5:12 that sin entered this world through Adam, the first man, and spread to all people. Apostle Paul also teaches that the “wages of sin is death” in Romans 6:23.

Now, how can spiritually dead people become spiritually alive? There is only one way and only one Person who can do it.

Spiritually dead people are “made alive” through their faith in Jesus Christ.

What happens when a person physically dies?

Whatever someone’s spiritual condition is at the moment of physical death it will pass through to eternity. For a true believer in Jesus, physical death is nothing more than a doorway through which he/ she passes into eternal life with God.

John 11:25-26, “Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies, and everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?”

According to the Bible, the Word of the living God, there is no reason for a Christian to fear physical death. Through faith in Jesus, we have eternal life even before we die physically. John 17:3, “This is the

eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent”

If you are not a believer in Jesus yet, then repent of your sins and believe in Christ wholeheartedly for salvation of your eternal soul.

Life in this flesh is short, eternity is long! Do not waste your time on earth and do not wait for another moment to get reconciled to God. Tomorrow it maybr too late for you to come to Christ in faith.

Come, Lord Jesus!

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Thumbs up to the Kids Business Fair. Very impressed with the preparation and the kids and their merchandise. Very proud of the kids involved. Looking forward to the next one.

John Drinkwater Neepawa, MB

Thumbs up to the Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op for their continuous support and abundant donations to ArtsForward, HAND and the Neepawa Handi-van fundraising projects.

Janis Clark

Would you like to send a thumbs up or thumbs down to an individual or group in the community?

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Beets

Some people like the sweet and earthy flavor of beets in a salad or vegetable dish and some only associate beets with the jars of pickled beets grandma made and served at her table. Beets are delicious for salads, soups, pickling, canning, eating fresh, roasted, and really, however you can think of to enjoy them! Not only are they colorful and full of flavor, they are rich in antioxidants, folic acid, potassium, and fiber. The leaves and stalks can be steamed or boiled and eaten at any stage of the plant’s growth although the smaller leaves are more tender. The leaves can be made into a time-honored Ukrainian dish, beet Holubtsi, a beet leaf wrapped around a raised dough filling and smothered in a creamy dill sauce. They are simply addictive. In years gone by, the red rich juice of beets were used as a cheek and lip stain by women a practice that inspired the old saying, “red as a beet.” Today beets are used for food coloring and dyes in such things as making tomato sauces redder. I much prefer my beets to be used in these two recipes below.

Beet and apple

4-6 cooked beets, peeled and cut into

1 inch pieces

3 tart apples cut into 1 inch pieces

1 small onion, thinly sliced

2 Tbsp. oil or melted butter

Heidi Nugent hired as ArtsForward’s new administrator

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

1 Tbsp. brown sugar

1 tsp. salt or less to taste

1/4 tsp. pepper

1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Preheat the oven to 350°. Lightly oil a shallow casserole dish. In a large bowl toss all the ingredients together and put into the casserole dish. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the cover and give the mixture a stir. Leaving the cover off and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes. Serve hot and enjoy.

People will be surprised to learn that there are beets in this moist, rich chocolate cake.

Chocolate beet cake

2 cups peeled and grated

uncooked beets

4 eggs, room temperature

1 1/2 cups sugar

2/3 cup oil

1/2 cup milk with 1 tsp.

lemon juice added

2 tsp. vanilla

2 cups flour

1/2 cup baking cocoa

2 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1 cup chocolate chips

In a bowl, beat the eggs well, mix in the sugar. Add the oil, milk, and vanilla. In another bowl combine the flour, sift in the cocoa to remove any lumps, add the baking soda, salt and cinnamon; add one half of the flour mixture to egg mixture and beat just until blended. Stir in the beets. Add the remaining flour and the chocolate chips and mix until well combined. Pour into a greased 13X9 inch cake pan. Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. When the cake is cool ice with desired icing.

Looking to the future?

Your recipe for success

ArtsForward has hired a new administrator. Heidi Nugent is set to officially take over the position on Monday, Aug. 21. Nugent’s newfound role will include coordinating programs and exhibits, conducting day to day operations at the arts facility and more. This change is fresh off the heels of Nugent’s recent experience with the Town of Neepawa for a year-long term as a recreation director. Nugent was filling in for Nicole Cooper, who was away on leave for that time.

“I really enjoyed my position with the town, it was a new wheelhouse for me,” said Nugent. “So I toyed around with the idea of continuing in the same field after. So with Nicole coming back and Yvonne Sisley moving over to the Yellowhead, the timing seemed to work out beautifully.”

Nugent explained to the Banner & Press that she is actually an accounting student, so recreation truly was an all new field.

Now, Nugent is looking forward to continuing that experience with Artsforward.

“In particular, I’m looking forward to bringing some new programs. Yvonne has done such a fantastic job bringing things in here and I’d like to add onto that,” Nugent enthused. “And I’m quite excited to see the collaboration between Nicole, the Town, myself and Yvonne at the Yellowhead as well.”

ArtsForward is an arts and culture facility which

Heidi

has been getting well acquainted with the goings-on last week and the week of this paper in preparation for Aug. 21. On that day, she will officially begin her work as administrator.

provides/participates in a variety of programming, events and exhibits to enrich the community. These are inclusive of a variety of age ranges, providing options for kids and adults

alike. Examples of these activities/services include classes for music and dance; the Field to Table Club, Indigenous Culture Day, farmer’s markets and much more.

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Nugent, the new administrator for Neepawa’s ArtsForward. Nugent

Manitoba Sheep Association Show and Sale

By Ken Robinson

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Sheep producers and enthusiasts flocked to the Manitoba Sheep Association Annual Show and Sale held at the Minnedosa Agricultural Grounds, Aug 11 and Aug 12.

Producers from Manitoba and Saskatchewan competed for bragging rights as some of the top breed genetics available in the industry were exhibited over the two days.

In addition to the show itself, producers and public were treated to Working Stock dog workshops and demonstrations instructed by the Manitoba Stock Dog Association, Shearing and wool demonstrations with educational discussions, animal body conditioning presentations, pancake breakfast, trade show displays, a concession with lamb options available, a

Sheep producers from Manitoba and Saskatchewan (above) showed off some of the best genetics in the industry at the Manitoba Sheep Association Show and Sale at Minnedosa. Shepherds of all ages vied for the judges attention. Bottom left, shows a view of the many pens of sheep on display and also two avid wool spinners carding and spinning the fleeces into wool for crafts or clothing.

banquet open to everyone and Silent Auction items of interest for all.

Saturday afternoon’s highlight was the annual

MSA Sheep Sale featuring 109 entries. The sale offered the opportunity to invest in some of the top genetics and breed char-

acteristics available in the industry today. This Manitoba Sheep Association event was definitely successful and

provided the opportunity for everyone to see, to feel, to observe, to learn, and even taste what the sheep industry has to offer!

Hats off to the Manitoba Sheep Association for their success and another job well done!

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Alonsa welcomes large crowds to 100th Anniversary Homecoming

The community of Alonsa capped off many months of preparations with their 100th Anniversary

last weekend. People came from all over Canada to honour their Alonsa roots. Local rural school districts were recognized as well as all the cultural aspects. In 1923, Alonsa was “the end of the steel” referring to the CN Railway which had regular train service in and out of the Town.

Pictured Above: The Alonsa Community Centre was a busy place all weekend but especially Saturday morning for the pancake breakfast. Pancakes, people and chatter filled the hall as friends old and new gathered together. Right: A batch of pancakes is served up, hot and ready! Below: Around 70 different entries in the parade brought cheers and applause from the people gathered along the parade route. This team of miniature ponies represented a once common method of transportation in the early days. Bottom: The Alonsa Aces Hockey team joyfully showed off their team jerseys and their enthusiasm for the game of hockey and the community.

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Homecoming

Sisley named new director of operations for Yellowhead Centre

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The Yellowhead Centre in Neepawa has hired a new Director of Operations.

Yvonne Sisley has taken over the position, which involves the scheduling of events, overseeing of the financials and the general day-to day operation at the local recreational facility.

Sisley comes into the job with her connection to the Yellowhead Centre well entrenched, having been involved for several years in Neepawa Minor Hockey, as a parent, board member and volunteer. As well, Sisley has been a member of the Ice Scrapers Ladies Hockey Club, as a player and manager.

Away from the Yellowhead Centre, just some of Sisley’s recent profession experiences includes operating the ArtsForward Cultural Centre as its general manager and a term on the Neepawa Town Council.

In an interview with the Banner & Press, just before officially taking over the job, Sisley noted that she is looking forward to the opportunity. She added she understands the value this facility has as the regional hub and the importance of maintaining that stature.

“The Yellowhead Centre is an integral and important part of our community. Whether it be social gatherings, hockey, figure skating, recreational hockey, public skating, our MJHL Neepawa Titans, world class curling events, heritage festivals, gymnastics, craft sales, flu clinics, elections…The Yellowhead is the centre for every big event or organized sport or recreation event in our community,” stated Sisley.

Moving forward, Sisley noted there are a few challenges that the 52 year-old facility faces, such as ensuring repairs and upgrades

are completed and that funding from all users and municipalities is used as wisely as possible. She is confident, however, that herself, with the guidance of the Yellowhead Centre board, will be able to meet those challenges, and more, head on.

“I am looking forward to the challenge of starting from a clean slate, with the ability to bring this facility to the forefront of our community. I am excited to tap into my background experience in several different areas and aid in developing the Yellowhead as a Recreational Hub for Neepawa and the surrounding municipalities and fostering partnerships with several other organizations in our community,” said Sisley.

Neepawa’s Yellowhead Centre is a communityowned and operated recreation facility that opened 1971. The facility is home to many local organizations, including the Neepawa Titans Junior ‘A’ Hockey Club, the Neepawa Farmers Senior ‘A’ Hockey Club, Neepawa Tigers high school hockey team and local minor hockey. It is also home to the Neepawa Figure Skating Club, Synchro Skating, Gymnastics and other programs.

Kids of Mud hit the trails in Dauphin

Yvonne Sisley, the new director of operations at the Yellowhead Centre in Neepawa.

The Neepawa Kids of Mud had a great showing in Dauphin over the weekend. Neepawa had six youth participate in their first Mountain Bike Race the “Northgate Classic”.

In the U11 category racers competed in a two lap one km course with Xavier Saquet placing second and Laine Loewen placed fourth.

In the five km Beginner race, Jordy Loewen place second, Aiden Carter fourth and Tristan Loewen came in fifth. Sophie Saquet finished first in the female category. Racers had to contend with wet muddy conditions. The youth category had 21 racers.

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

PHOTO SUBMITTED BY DENIS SAQUET

One of the many attractions during the first annual Carberry Homecoming event was a set of tours of both the museum and the town’s iconic and historic Gingerbread House (pictured left). During the Gingerbread House tours, a wide variety of spectacles could be seen in each room. For details on this year’s Homecoming schedule, see the ad below.

16th Annual Manitoba Youth Beef Round-Up

The cattle industry is in good hands after watching the participants at Roundup go through their educational and cattle show weekend.

On Aug. 4 to 6, 71 enthusiastic Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Ontario Junior Cattle Producers attended the 16th Annual Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup in Neepawa, Manitoba. Excitement in the cattle industry brought out a quality group of interested cattle producers and 77 head of cattle. This year, 31 new members attended Roundup for the first time.

Where else can you attend an event with 71 Junior members of all breeds working together as teams and in individual competitions, to learn the skills needed in the Livestock Industry. This is not just any cattle show, it is an all-around event to promote and educate youth to continue in the livestock industry.

16 years ago, this AllBreed Committee along with new directors has developed over the years with over 286 Juniors participating in the weekend. This show would not hap -

The Manitoba Youth Round-Up saw a record number of very young participants who came in this year to join the more experienced beef producers. This group photo shows that the Beef industry in Manitoba has a very bright future. Seventy-one young people attended the 16th annual event at Neepawa.

pen without our dedicated sponsors, parents, Juniors, Judges, Volunteers and Committee members who have stood behind this Junior All Breeds Show and helped to make it a success. Platinum sponsors for 2023 are Enns Brothers and Neepawa Veterinary Clinic Ltd.

The weekend started off Friday afternoon with all Juniors participating in the Ag Challenge, trying new skills and competi -

tions with their new team members as a mixer. Then on to presentations on Herd Health – Dr Grayson Ross, Nutrition with Trouw Nutrition, and Showmanship with Naomi Best. Education is an important part of day one at Roundup, helping the Juniors learn new skills.

On Saturday, the Juniors were busy with many different events. In the morning Junior cattle producers had hands on workshops on

Judging Cattle, Sheep and Goats; Oral Reasons and how to fill out the Judging cards. In the afternoon, the Juniors took part in Team Judging and Team Grooming. The Pee Wees participated in workshops on parts of the animal demonstrations and learning new skills. A huge number of the Juniors exhibited Art, Photography, Graphic Design, and Scrapbooks for the competitions.

Saturday evening was

wrapped up with the CookOff competition sponsored by our Platinum sponsor: Enns Bros Equipment. Here the Junior Teams prepare 2 steaks along with a vegetable and a dessert with their own theme with unique costumes. Exciting to see the Juniors creations and tasty end products. This was judged by Trevor Bennett, Enns Bros; Dr Liz Ostendorf, Neepawa Vet Clinic and Jan Ivey; Cam Kloeck, Mazergroup Nee -

pawa: Matthew and Jewel Kulbacki of Kulbacki Ag Supplies; Murray Parrott, Town of Neepawa and Lesley Hedley, Founding director of Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup.

Sunday was cattle show day. Thank-you to our show day judges, Owen Legaarden and Darren Ippolito these two Beef Producers did an outstanding job on the Judging Clinic and the cattle show, giving the Juniors many pointers to help them in their future in the Beef Industry Juniors participated in showmanship classes in the morning sponsored by Neepawa Vet Clinic and then confirmation classes in the afternoon. We rounded up the day with a Parade of Champions and a Parade of 4-H Champions.

This year was the first time we had a Supreme Female at the Show and was awarded to Brooke Collins of Darlingford on her Simmental cow and heifer calf. Judges for the Supreme were Darren Ippolito , Owen Leegarden and Jessy Milne Smith. We completed the weekend with the awards presentation.

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Volunteer Committee: Lois McRae - Laura Horner and Jake Rawluk

Co-Chairpersons: Rilla Hunter - Treasurer, Jackie Cavers - Secretary, Samantha Koroscil, Dalyse Robertson, Blair McRae, Albert Rimke, Michelle Rimke, Megan Kemp, Alice Rooke, Emma Harms, Mary Jane Orr, Lana Kraus and Kerri Hinsburg.

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Plumas Pirates win it all! Claim their first Santa Clara Baseball League Championship since 1999

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

It’s a moment of celebration the players and coaches of the Plumas Pirates have been waiting for all season. But for the community of Plumas, the wait has been much longer, which likely makes the celebration that much sweeter.

For the first time since 1999, the Plumas Pirates are, definitively, the best team in the Santa Clara Baseball League, as they have won the 2023 league championship. They earned the title with a 3-games-to-0 series win over the Minnedosa Mavericks. The series sweep was capped off with a 7-1 win at home on Wednesday, Aug. 9.

Plumas came close to ending the extended drought last year, but fell to Portage in the championship series. On top of that, the Pirates have been a consistently solid club over the years, but unable to make that next step. All that changed on Wednesday night, in front of a huge crowd of supporters at the Plumas Ball Diamond.

Zac Yandeau sealed the win for Plumas, pitching

a complete game and giving up just four hits, while striking out eight. After the game, Yandeau told the Banner & Press, that those stats don’t tell the whole story, as his team mates came up with some clutch fielding throughout the game, and the series as a whole. He also added that winning it all in front of the hometown fans, makes the victory even better.

“It’s nice to finally bring

[a championship] back home, especially for the fans. They’ve been so sup -

Schettler went 2-for-4 at the plate, and brought in 3 RBIs. John Hutton, mean-

while brought in the lone RBI for Minnedosa while going 1-for-3 at bat.

Across the region, Plumas is known by many, as being ‘the baseball town’. A huge reason for that could be attributed to coach Tom Yandeau, whose commitment to the game on every level is well known. After wrapping up the series, Tom said seeing the reaction from the players, and even more so, the fans, make it all worth it.

“It’s awesome to see the kids here celebrating the win. I haven’t played in about 15 years, so to see them win once before I’m gone, it’s pretty cool,” said Tom. “[The team] got off to a good start this year, and we knew we had a legitimate chance to win.”

Yandeau also singled out the support of the fans, not only this year, but throughout the entire existence of the baseball club. He said to bring one home to Plumas is pretty special.

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

The Plumas Pirates capped off an impressive season in the Santa Clara Baseball League, by winning the Championship 3-games-to-0, over the Minnedosa Mavericks.

Neepawa-Gladstone

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Pitcher Zac Yandeau pitched a complete game in the third and deciding game of the Santa Clara League Final. Yandeau, along with pitchers Rylan Denbow and Rylan Single, combined to win on the mound for the Pirates in this series.

Neepawa baseball player headed to Nationals

Jude Carr earns spot on Team Manitoba for 13U Championship

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

A local baseball product is looking to make a major impact on the diamond on a national level. Neepawa’s Jude Carr has been selected to represent Team Manitoba at the 13U National Championship, set for Aug. 23 to 29 in Woodstock ON. The 13U Championship is presented annually by Baseball Canada and features the premier young Canadian ball players from across the nation each year.

Carr, who plays in the Midwest AAA circuit, is one of just 14 players who has earned the right to represent

Manitoba. About 80 youth, in total, from all across the province tried out for the club earlier this summer.

Carr, who primarily plays as a pitcher and outfielder, is excited for the opportunity and has been preparing non-stop, over the past few weeks.

Team Manitoba’s quest for a National crown begins with three games in the round robin portion of the schedule. They play Saskatchewan on Aug. 24, followed by match-ups against Quebec and Ontario on Aug. 25. All games are being streamed live online at www.13u.baseball.ca. Best of luck to Jude and the rest

of Team Manitoba at this event.

The Banner & Press looks

Neepawa Dolphins compete in Manitou

Submitted

Neepawa Blue Dolphins Swim Club

The Neepawa Dolphins had themselves a strong showing on Sunday, Aug. 13 at the Manitou Swim Meet. Though it was a cool and cloudy day, our team heated up the pool with their performance against some difficult and skilled competitors. This was also the final race before the Year-end Championship scheduled for Sunday. Aug. 20 in Treherne.

Dolphins results

Second place: 100m breaststroke and 100m backstroke. Fourth place: 100m IM. Fifth place: 50m backstroke. Sydney Wolfe. Second place: 25m breaststroke, 25m free, and 25m backstroke. Fifth place: 50m free. Sixth place: 50m breaststroke.

13/14 Girls: Clar-Ann Howe. Fourth place: 25m backstroke. Fifth place: 25m breaststroke. Sixth place: 25m free.

forward to following up this story, as it develops.

Rural Football League releases schedule

Neepawa Tigers’ home opener set for Sunday, Sept. 10

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The Rural Manitoba Football League (RMFL) has unveiled its six week regular season schedule for 2023.

There will be 10 RMFL clubs playing this season, including the two newest members of the league, the Falcons Football Club, who are based out of Winnipeg, and the St Vital Mustangs. Both these teams applied for and received approval to join the league in the off-season. Returning teams will include the Neepawa Tigers, Dauphin Clippers, Interlake Thunder, Moosomin Generals, Southwest Sabres, Swan River Tigers, Virden Golden Bears and Parkwest Outlaws.

The year will kick off with five games on the first weekend, including

2023 Club Championship results

the Neepawa Tigers hosting Swan River on Sunday, Sept. 10. Opening kickoff is set for 2:00 p.m.

A noticeable change to the schedule this year sees almost all the games around the league played exclusively on the weekends. Neepawa, for example, will play two games on Fridays, two on Saturdays and two on Sundays. The regular season will conclude Saturday, Oct. 14.

The playoffs will be split into two sides, one competing for the Doug Steeves Cup, and the other facing off for the Murray Black Cup. The top six clubs will play for the Doug Steeves Cup, with the first and second place teams in the regular season, receiving first round byes. That means, the third seeded team will play the sixth seed, and the fourth will face off against the fifth. The lowest remaining seeded team after those games will then

Men’s Club Champion: Hayden Delaloye

Ladies’ Club Champion: Suzanne Nicholson

Senior Men’s Champion: Danny Guillas Congratulations to all the golfers who participated. Expanded

take on the #1 seed, while the other remaining club, will go up against the second seeded squad. As for the Murray Black Cup, it will feature the seventh through 10th seeded football teams. The Murray Black Cup will be played on Oct. 28, while the Doug Steeves Cup will go on Nov. 4.

NACI Tigers schedule

Week 1: Swan River at Neepawa. (Sunday, Sept. 10. 2:00 p.m.);

Week 2: Neepawa at Moosomin. (Saturday, Sept. 16. 3:00 p.m. SK time);

Week 3: Neepawa at Parkwest. (Friday, Sept. 22. 5:00 p.m.)

Week 4: Virden at Neepawa. (Sunday, Oct. 1. 2:00 p.m.)

Week 5: Dauphin at Neepawa (Saturday, Oct. 7. 3:00 p.m.)

Week 6. Neepawa at Interlake (Friday, Oct. 13. 4:00 p.m.)

8 and under Girls: Julia Pollack. First place: 50m backstroke, 50m free, 25m free, and 25m backstroke. Second place: 25m breaststroke.

9/10 Girls: Norah-Grace Reid. Second place: 100m IM, Third place: 100m breaststroke, Fourth place: 25m fly, 50m free, and 25m breaststroke;

Rylee Wilson. First place: 50m backstroke, 100m IM, and 100m free. Second place: 50m fly.

11/12 Girls: Katiya Anderson. First place: 25m fly. Third place: 100m breaststroke, 50m fly and 50m breaststroke. Six place: 50m free;

Anne Crosson. First place: 50m free. Second place: 50m backstroke and 50m breaststroke. Third place: 100m IM. Fourth place: 50m fly.

Mya Gingras. First place: 100m IM and 25m free. Second place: 50m free and 100m free. Third place: 50m backstroke.

Teylar Jacobsen. First place: 25m breaststroke.

15-17 Girls: Aliyeh Jacobsen. First place: 50m backstroke. Third place: 25m fly and 25m free; Kammi Smith. First place: 200m free, 50m free, 25m breaststroke, 25m free, and 50m breaststroke.

9/10 Boys: Tanner Gingras. Seventh place: 25m free and 25m backstroke; Joey Smith. First place: 50m free, and 25m free. Second place: 50m back, and 25m back. Fifth place: 25m breaststroke.

13/14 Boys: Jacey Smith. Second place: 25m fly, 25m breaststroke, and 50m breaststroke. Third place: 25m free. Fifth place: 50m free.

Don’t shut us out! Send us results from your games so we can keep everyone up to date on our local teams! sports@neepawabanner.com

499 Mountain Ave. Beautiful Plains Community Medical Clinic For appointment please call: 204-476-2002

SUBMITTED PHOTO Jude Carr of Neepawa, will represent Manitoba at the 13U National Baseball Championship in Woodstock, ON later this month.

Youth Beef Round-Up results

Gladstone Aquatic Centre opens

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

It just wouldn’t feel like summer without a pool party. Fortunately, the community of Gladstone is bringing that sense of fun back into town with its newest attraction.

Community officials and local residents recently celebrated the completion of the new Aquatic Centre, which officially opened on Saturday, Aug. 12, with a ribbon cutting ceremony and first dive into the pool.

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Showmanship

(Sponsored by Neepawa Veterinary Clinic Ltd.)

• Senior Showmanship Champion: Allie Lavich;

• Reserve Senior Showmanship Champion: Cora Baker;

• Intermediate Showmanship Champion: Madisyn Robertson;

• Reserve Intermediate Showmanship Champion: Sophie Koshel;

• Junior Showmanship Champion: Rhett Sigurdson;

• Reserve Junior Showmanship Champion: Cohen Canart;

• Pee Wee Showmanship Champion: Khloe Stocki;

• Reserve Pee Wee Showmanship Champion: Breelee Bootsman.

Grand Aggregate winners

(Sponsored by Enns Brothers Ltd.)

• Pee Wee Aggregate: Khloe Stocki

• Junior Aggregate: Blake Airey

• Intermediate Aggregate: Madisyn Robertson

• Senior Aggregate: Allie Lavich

Each and every year-Round-Up is a weekend filled with friendships, learning, skills and knowledge. It was once again another successful weekend!

Volunteer Round-Up 2023 Committee: Co-Chairs: Lois McRae Laura Horner and Jake Rawluk; Rilla Hunter, Jackie Cavers, Blair McRae, Dalyse Robertson, Megan Kemp, Samantha Koroscil, Albert & Michelle Rimke, Emma Harms, Alice Rooke, Kerri Hinsburg, Mary Jane Orr and Lana Kraus

Total list of Results Along with all the show photos can be viewed on the Facebook page or at. https://mbyouthbeefroundup.weebly.com

More results will appear in the next edition of the Banner & Press.

The official name of the facility will be the Legion Gladstone Aquatic Centre, as the Royal Canadian Legion #10 donated $50,000 to assist with completion of the project. That has given them the naming rights to the facility for the next five years. The project was further powered forward with a grant of $300,000 from the Province’s Building Sustainable Communities Program, which covered just over half the total cost. The rest was covered by the Municipality, as well as many donations from local businesses and individuals.

The new swimming facility was first announced back in 2021. Its layout includes the new pool, as well as a lazy river, mushroom sprinkler, waterslide and green space with tables and other additional seating near the pool.

A community pulling together Mayor and head of council for the Municipality of Westlake-Gladstone Daryl Shipman was one of the many dignitaries on hand for the opening ceremony. After cutting the ribbon, he noted to the Banner & Press that this has been a day everyone around the region have been looking forward to.

“It’s been great for the community. Some great work from all the com -

munity groups and many individuals that have been supporting [the project], with their donations and stuff. And, everyone has been so eager to see it open, so it’s been just a great way to pull the community together,” said Shipman.

As well, Shipman emphasized that this should not be looked at as just “Glad-

stone’s pool”. He stressed this is a facility for the whole municipality to enjoy.

“We hope that Plumas, Langruth, Westbourne and all the other surrounding communities will enjoy the pool, just as much we will,” said Shipman.

Once the doors were opened, the pool was quickly put to use, as families

flocked to the Aquatic Centre to enjoy their day. Shipman noted that it’s already doing exactly what it was meant to do, offer family fun close to home.

Additional details on Legion Gladstone Aquatic Centre, such as programs and schedules can be found online at www.westlakegladstone.ca

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PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

The Legion Gladstone Aquatic Centre has opened to the general public.

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For Rent

NEW APARTMENT FOR RENT

2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bathrooms, appliances includes dishwasher, fridge, stove, washer and dryer. Utilities are not included. Damage deposit and references are required. No pets. Non-smoking. Price is $1,333 or a 1 bedroom is $1,153. Neepawa, MB. • Call 204-476-0012 or email neepawaapartments@gmail.com

Thank You

The family of Lyle McKay would like to thank the hospital staff, doctors, palliative care staff, Neepawa cancer care staff for all the care he received. We would like to thank everyone who came to visit with him while he was in the hospital. Thank you Clarke’s Funeral Home (Bob and Sharon), Rita Friesen, Adele McQuarrie and UCW for helping and being part of Lyle’s funeral. Thank you for everyone who attended and sent their warm thoughts our way for Lyle’s funeral.

Thank you everyone from Barbara, Howard, Kay, Mervin, Ian, Ruth, Darren, Jody and his grandchildren.

Obituary

Adolph Edward Melnyk

Adolph Edward Melnyk of Arden, MB passed away on August 3rd, 2023 at Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, at the age of 80 years.

Adolph was born at home in the RM of Rossburn to parents, Nicholas and Daisy Melnyk (nee Bilawka) on 17 June 1943. He was the oldest of three children. He attended Glen Elmo elementary, Yorkton Academy and Rossburn Collegiate.

In 1961, Adolph met Elizabeth (Liz), the love of his life, while attending Rossburn Collegiate. They were engaged in 1964 and were married on November 6th, 1965. After their marriage, they lived at the teacherage at Lima School, where Liz was teaching, while Adolph farmed and worked at the Esterhazy potash mine. In 1968, they moved to the farm to work alongside Adolph’s brother, Matt.

In 1970, they welcomed their first of three boys, Rob. Ron was born in 1972 and Calvin completed the family in 1975.

In 1980, Adolph started his backhoe and gravel business, as well as driving the school bus. In 1997, after selling the farm, Adolph and Liz moved closer to Rossburn where he continued his business until deciding to retire in 2012.

In 2013, they moved to an acreage in Eden and most recently, moved to a smaller acreage and larger garden in Arden in 2022.

Adolph had many hobbies and passions. He obtained his pilots license in 1975 and shortly afterwards, purchased his first of three airplanes. Adolph was an avid outdoorsman, he loved fishing, hunting, camping and had a passion for cutting limitless amounts of firewood. He enjoyed spending time with family, especially time spent with his seven grandchildren. Adolph had many pets along the way, his favourite being a golden laborador, named Tober. After retirement, Adolph enjoyed gardening alongside Liz, picking saskatoons or mushrooms and also playing cards around the kitchen table.

Adolph was predeceased by his parents, Nicholas and Daisy, In-laws, Matt and Nettie and his two brothers, Matt and Zenith (Paul).

Adolph is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elizabeth, his three sons Rob (Cecile); Ronald (Tammy) and Calvin (Clare) and seven grandchildren, Christopher, Amy, Zachary, Owen, Neil, Rheanna, and Jill.

The funeral service was held Tuesday, 08 August 2023 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Ukrainian Catholic Church in Rossburn, MB. Father Ivan officiating. Interment followed at the Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, in the RM of Rossburn.

Pallbearers were Christopher Melnyk, Zachary Melnyk, Rheanna Melnyk, Rick Melnyk, Pat Kaniuga and Jordan Sawchuk. Cross bearer was Amy Melnyk. All in attendance were considered honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Adolph’s name at the Heart and Stroke foundation.

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Coming Events

Mountain Road Craft Sale: Monday, Sept 4, 2023, 10:30 am - 2:00 pm. Hwy 357. Lunch available. Contact 204-966-3829

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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

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

Ken Waddell, publisher

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

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

Help Wanted

Dickson Farms Ventures Ltd. Seasonal Work. Sorters/ Pickers needed for 2023 Potato Harvest. We are located 5 minutes from the Town of Carberry. Harvest to start tentatively Sept. 11/23, for approximately 3-4 weeks. Please contact Pat for more details. 204-834-2534 or 204-476-0487.

PIANIST REQUIRED –Minnedosa United Church is seeking a PIANIST for Sunday morning services, 10:00 am to Noon, September to June. Monthly salary. To provide keyboard accompaniment for congregation & choir. May include hymns, anthems, special music, prelude, postlude selections. Organ available. For more information call: 204-8672674, Minnedosa United Church, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Tuesday to Friday.

Tender

FOR SALE BY TENDER

NW 1-14-10WPM, SE 11-14-10WPM and SW 12-14-10WPM.

In the RM of Westlake-Gladstone, Rd 55W along PTH 16, approximately 390 cultivated acres.

Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Closing date for sale to be December 15, 2023.

Mail tenders to:

David Huyber P.O. Box 190, Langruth, MB R0H 0N0 Inquires can be made at 204-445-2285 Tenders must be received on or before Sept. 22, 2023.

Help Wanted

invites applications for a full time Educational Assistant at Fairway Colony School (5.75 hours per day)

(located 24 km east of Brandon on Highway #1)

Previous applicants must submit a new cover letter and resume.

This Educational Assistant position is a full time position which will commence on September 5th, 2023. Successful candidates must complete a Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry check and will work under the direction of the teacher providing support to students in a multi-grade setting.

Send application/resume including references by NOON, Monday, August 28th, 2023 to:

Julie Van Kommer

Coordinator of Student Services Beautiful Plains School Division Box 700, Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0

Phone: (204) 476-2388 • Fax: (204) 476-3606

EMAIL: bpsd@bpsd.mb.ca

Only those selected for a short list will be contacted. Others are thanked for their interest now.

For Sale

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

ELECTRIC RIDE ON TOYS

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

For sale: 3 plots in Neepawa Riverside Cemetery. I am asking $1,100 per plot. The value of a plot is $1,375 if purchased directly from the cemetery. If interested to buy one or more call Brenda at 1-204-841-3787.

For sale: Neepawa Cemetery Plot, Lot 14, Block 10, Range 28. Asking $600. 204-8418020.

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

For rent: Available Aug 1. Quiet Adults, No Children or pets, large modern open concept upper 2 bdm apartment in newer 4-plex. Includes window treatments, all appliances, washer and dryer, a/c, storage, snow removal, yard care and parking for 2 vehicles. No smoking. 220 Mountain Ave, Neepawa. Call 476-0678

For rent: Quiet 55 plus 1200 sq. ft. apartment at 236 Mountain in Neepawa. Includes fridge & stove, parking and snow removal. No pets. Available Sept. 204-9672157 or cell 204-476-4682.

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For Rent

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

For Sale or Rent

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

Auctions

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

Love your family

Help Wanted

Jarvis Trucking Ltd, Gladstone, MB. Class 1 drivers & Owner Operators Operating super B grain hoppers, prairie provinces only. Contact Steve, 204-385-3048 or 204-871-5139 Email kjarvisfarms@gmail.com

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

Invites Applications for the following position: School Bus Driver Glenella, Mb Route #18 Applicants require a current Manitoba Class 2 driver’s license and School Bus Operator’s Endorsement or willing to obtain through a Division provided training course.

Further information regarding duties and qualifications may be obtained by contacting the Transportation Supervisor.

Applications including 3 references will be received by the undersigned. Closing date is when position is filled.

Michael Johnson

Transportation Supervisor Turtle River School Division Box 309 McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0

Phone: 835-2067 or Fax: 835-2426

mjohnson@trsd.ca

Although all applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for a personal interview will be contacted.

Nutrien Ag Solutions at Carberry MB is currently looking for a class 3 Anhydrous Ammonia Truck driver for the upcoming fertilizer season. Applicants must posses a valid class 3 with air license or a valid class 1 with air license. Applicants must be 21 years of age or older and be willing to work flexible hours.

Tentative start date is September 11, 2023. Interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to submit resumes to:

Nutrien Ag Solutions, Box 9, Carberry, MB. R0K 0H0 Or fax to 204-834-3775

Or email to marc.taggart@nutrien.com

Nutrien Ag Solutions at Carberry MB is currently looking for a Dry Fertilizer Floater Applicator for the upcoming season.

Successful applicants will be responsible for accurate fertilizer application and general equipment maintenance. An agriculture background is an asset. This position offers a competitive wage with paid overtime.

Tentative start date is September 11, 2023. Interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to submit resumes to:

Nutrien Ag Solutions, Box 9, Carberry, MB. R0K 0H0 Or fax to 204-834-3775

Or email to marc.taggart@nutrien.com

ROSE INC.

Is now accepting applications for the position of: DIRECT SUPPORT WORKER

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

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., Attn: Stella Bramley, Box 28, Ste. Rose du Lac MB R0L 1S0

Or Contact Stella Bramley, Program Manager at 204-447-3224 ext. 2 or by email: stellabramley@mymts.net

Rolling River School Division

invites applications for Educational Assistant Positions School Hours per day

Cool Spring Colony 5.0

Douglas Elementary4.5

Erickson Elementary5.5

Erickson Collegiate 5.5

Minnedosa Collegiate5.6

Rivers Elementary 6.0

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

Thank you to all applicants for their interest in Rolling River School Division.

Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted

For Sale

An area full of recreational opportunities, parks, lakes, cultural events, a sense of community and much more!

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

NEEPAWA & CARBERRY Health Facilities

Cooks & Dietary Aides

Casual & Part-time positions

Licensed Practical Nurses & Registered Nurses

Casual; Full-time & Part-time positions

Home Care Attendants & Health Care Aides

Casual & Part-time positions

Environmental Services (Housekeeping & Laundry)

Casual; Full-time & Part-time positions

Clerk III- Health Information (Neepawa)

Full-time positions

Medical Device Reprocessing Tech II (Neepawa)

Casual positions

Occupational Therapist (Neepawa)

Part-time position

Pharmacy Assistant (Neepawa)

Full-time position Ward Clerk (Neepawa)

Casual positions

Supervisor- Environmental Services (Carberry)

Full-time position

JOIN THE HEALTH CARE TEAM! APPLY TODAY! www.prairiemountainhealth.ca, click on Careers

An excellent health care benefit package that includes but limited to health & dental benefits, pension plan & a health spending account.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in Prairie Mountain Health however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

These positions are subject to a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector), Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful applicant will be responsible for any services charges incurred.

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Help Wanted

Help Wanted Ph/Fax: 204-966-3207

FOODS

Production Worker

Why join our team?

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

The current starting wage is $16.10/hour PLUS opportunities for pay increases and competitive bonuses.

Our wage bracket extends to $24.05 per hour

We Will Train the Right Candidate

Quick Facts:

• Culturally diverse – employ people from all over the world

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

• 4000+ employees worldwide

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

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Wage

• Vacation

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

• Secure, stable, and permanent full-time employment

• PM Shift Premium

• Full training, with genuine opportunities for career progression

• Employee Referral program - $500!

• Multiple Shift Options

• Free parking

• Company events

• And more!!!!

Your duties may include:

• Slaughtering hogs (eviscerate, hide removal, etc.)

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

• Maintaining our sanitation program

We are looking for people who are:

• Fit and capable of working in a physically demanding role

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

• Open to working in colder/warmer environments

• Experience as an industrial butcher or trimmer is an asset

Ways to apply:

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

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

Classified ad deadline Tuesday noon

Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines.

harold.birniebuilders@gmail.com “Let Us Custom Design A Home For You” Redi-Built and on site homes, Huron PVC Windows Harold Klassen Birnie, MB Ph/Fax: 204-966-3207

invites applications for the following Educational Assistant positions:

- Full time (5.75 hours per day) at Neepawa Collegiate (2 positions)

- Full time (5.75 hours per day) at J.M. Young School in Eden (term)

- Full time (5.75 hours per day) at Rolling Acres Colony School (near Birnie)

- Full time (5.75 hours per day) at Hazel M Kellington School (2 positions)

- Part time (2.875 hours per day) at Neepawa Middle School

Previous applicants must submit a new cover letter and resume.

Please indicate the position(s) being applied for. Successful candidates must complete a Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry check.

Send resume/cover letter including 3 references by NOON, Monday, August 21st, 2023 to:

Julie Van Kommer

Student Services Coordinator Box 700, Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0 EMAIL: bpsd@bpsd.mb.ca

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

Builders harold.birniebuilders@gmail.com “Let Us Custom Design A Home For You” Redi-Built and on site homes, Huron PVC Windows Harold Klassen Birnie, MB Ph/Fax: 204-966-3207 Birnie Builders harold.birniebuilders@gmail.com “Let Us Custom Design A Home For You” Redi-Built and on site homes, Huron PVC Windows Harold Klassen Birnie, MB Ph/Fax: 204-966-3207 Birnie Builders harold.birniebuilders@gmail.com “Let Us Custom Design A Home For You” Redi-Built and on site homes, cottages, huron PVC Windows Phone/Fax 204-966-3207 Cell 204-476-6843 Potable water delivery. Book your portable toilets! E rlE Jury and Family 204-867-2416 204-867-7558 Lakeside Septic Service RAINKIE’S SEWAGE SERVICE PHONE Jim Beaumont 476-2483 Owner/Operator Cellular 476-6591 Dennis 476-2766 23Hour23Hour 23 Hour ServiceService Service Garbage Bin Rentals Roll Off Bins We buy Scrap! Phone 476-0002 for more information TAC Ventures Inc. WURTZ BROS. LTD REDI-MIX CONCRETE • Concrete Pumpers • Excavation & Earthworks Contractor • Complete Demolition Service 204-466-2824 fax: 204-466-2999 admin@wurtzbros.com HILLER ELECTRIC LTD Call Kent Hiller 204-476-6571 ckhiller94@gmail.com For all your electrical needs... Commercial • Residential Chain Trenching JOHN’S ELECT RIC LTD JOHN’S ELECT RIC LTD ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS 476-3391 Neepawa Call us for all of your electrical needs Neepawa, MB 204-476-3391 Dauphin, MB 204-572-5028 Authorized GENERAC Dealer Providing power back up systems for your farm & home For all your residential and farm building needs Mike Ellis 204-841-4244 Dave Leflar 204-841-0025 Visit us on Facebook.com NEW HOMES | RENOS | ICF BASEMENTS CONCRETE PADS | DECKS | FRAMING Certified Batch Plant and Cement Trucks Plant Concrete • Gravel Sales • Rebar Sales Custom Hauling Irvin 204-476-6236 Rolling Acres eady Mix Rolling Acres eady Mix We buy standin� Spruce and Poplar ��ber 204-966-3372 Full dimension Corral Planks Windbreak Cut and split firewood - Poplar, Ash, Spruce/Pine �� firewood - 16 cord load delivered to your yard Oak - Maple - Poplar - Jackpine - Spruce SERVICES GUIDE KEEP CALM AND ADVERTISE WITH US

See Division website for more details on these positions at www.beautifulplainssd.ca Click on Job Postings.

Notice

MUNICIPALITY OF McCREARY BOARD OF REVISION

Public Notice is hereby given that the 2024 Preliminary Assessment Roll for the Municipality of McCreary has been delivered to the Municipal Office at 432 First Avenue, McCreary, Manitoba, and will be open for public inspection during regular business hours, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Applications for revision may be made in accordance with Sections 42(1) and 43(1) of The Municipal Assessment Act:

APPLICATION FOR REVISION:

42(1) A 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) A refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13(2).

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

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 a revision is sought;

c) State the grounds on which the application is based; and

d) Be filed by:

i) Delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office indicated in the public notice given under subsection 41(2), or

ii) Serving it upon the secretary, at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board as indicated in the public notice.

The Board of Revision will sit to hear applications on September 19, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipality of McCreary.

The deadline for receipt of applications by the Secretary of the Board is 4:00 p.m. on September 5, 2023 at the address given below.

DATED this 8th day of August 2023.

Lorilee Ryzner, Secretary

Board of Revision – Municipality of McCreary

Box 338 - 432 First Avenue

McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0

Telephone 204-835-2309

PUBLIC NOTICE – BOARD OF REVISION

Public notice is hereby given that the 2024 Preliminary Assessment Roll for the Town of Carberry has been delivered to the Town Office at 44 Main Street, Carberry, Manitoba and is open for public inspection during regular business hours, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (closed 12-1), Monday to Friday. Applications for revision may be made in accordance with sections 42 and 43 of The Assessment Act:

APPLICATION FOR REVISION

42(1) A 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) a refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13(2).

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

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 a revision is sought;

(c) state the grounds on which the application is based; and

(d) be filed by

(i) delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office indicated in the public notice given under subsection 41(2), or

(ii) serving it upon the secretary at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board as indicated in public notice.

The Board of Revision will sit on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 7:00 pm. in the Council Chambers of the Town of Carberry to hear applications.

The deadline for receipt of applications by the Secretary of the Board is 4:30 pm, Monday, September 25th, 2023.

Dated at Carberry, MB, this 8th day of August 2023.

Grady Stephenson, Secretary Board of Revision - Town of Carberry

Box 130, Carberry, MB R0K 0H0

Ph. 204-834-6628

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ONLINE ONLY FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION FOR COLIN AND CARLA MAILMAN

EDDYSTONE, MB • SOFT CLOSE MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2023 AT 7:00 PM

For on-line bidding and pictures, visit www.gartonsauction.com

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Ranch Retirement Auction for Greg & Ruth Zamyrkut

Ranch Retirement Auction for Greg & Ruth Zamyrkut

Saturday May 5th - 10:30am - Rorketon MB

Npa. Titans Season Tickets early bird price ends soon!

From Ste Rose, MB- 17 miles N on PTH #276,Magnet Road 2¼ miles NE.Or From Rorketon, MB Corner on 276, 2 miles S, 1½ E, ½ S. GPS: 51°32 N 99°29'W

Saturday May 5th - 10:30am - Rorketon MB

From Ste Rose, MB- 17 miles N on PTH #276,Magnet Road 2¼ miles NE.Or From Rorketon, MB Corner on 276, 2 miles S, 1½ E, ½ S. GPS: 51°32 N 99°29'W

NH 8870 FWA tractor • 2005 FORD NH TL100 FWA tractor c/w BUHLER 2595

By Ken Waddell Neepawa BaNNer & press

FEL

NH 8870 FWA tractor • 2005 FORD NH TL100 FWA tractor c/w BUHLER 2595

• David Brown 885 tractor • DEUTZ DX160 tractor • CAT 931 crawler/ loader • FARMALL MD tractor • INLAND HAYLINER 12 bale double arm picker • 660 NH baler • PINTLE Hitch tri-axel trailer for small crawler • VICON 1050 9 wheel hay rake • MORRIS MH310 hoe drills c/w SA/FA • Fertilizer fiberglass V tank • Inland 60’ field sprayer c/w 500 gal plastic tank • 27’ CCIL deep tiller c/w harrows “207” • 2000 NH 1441 14’ disk bine • NH688 rd baler • CCIL 9600 PT combine • 357 NH mix mill • 18’ 400 Versatile swather c/w plu reels • 6’ steel swath roller • WESTFIELD 7” X 36’ grain auger c/w HONDA 13hp motor • WESTFIELD W series 8” x41’ grain auger pto • 75bu 2 wheel hopper box trailer c/w hyd chute • YAMAHA 97-99 – 350 Big Bear 4x4 quad • YAMAHA 350 Big Bear 4x4 • See full listing and pictures @ www.gartonsauction.com !!! Call Greg directly at (204) 732 -2213 for more information on the equipment

FEL • David Brown 885 tractor • DEUTZ DX160 tractor • CAT 931 crawler/ loader • FARMALL MD tractor • INLAND HAYLINER 12 bale double arm picker • 660 NH baler • PINTLE Hitch tri-axel trailer for small crawler • VICON 1050 9 wheel hay rake • MORRIS MH310 hoe drills c/w SA/FA • Fertilizer fiberglass V tank • Inland 60’ field sprayer c/w 500 gal plastic tank • 27’ CCIL deep tiller c/w harrows “207” • 2000 NH 1441 14’ disk bine • NH688 rd baler • CCIL 9600 PT combine • 357 NH mix mill • 18’ 400 Versatile swather c/w plu reels • 6’ steel swath roller • WESTFIELD 7” X 36’ grain auger c/w HONDA 13hp motor • WESTFIELD W series 8” x41’ grain auger pto • 75bu 2 wheel hopper box trailer c/w hyd chute • YAMAHA 97-99 – 350 Big Bear 4x4 quad • YAMAHA 350 Big Bear 4x4 • See full listing and pictures @ www.gartonsauction.com !!! Call Greg directly at (204) 732 -2213 for more information on the equipment

TRACTORS AND VEHICLES: 1982 Case 2290 2wd tractor, 7567 hrs; MF 230 diesel tractor, 3pth, 3945 hours; JD 2630 tractor w/146 JD FEL, 3pth, bale spear; MF 135 diesel tractor, 3pth; JD 1030 diesel tractor, 3pt hitch; Buhler Farm King 60, 8’ wide, 3pt blade; NH 3pth round bale fork; Ford CM274 front-mount 60” mower, 4wd, diesel; Textron turfTruckster utility vehicle; replica Flintstone 2015BC classic car; 2009 Keystone Hideout 30 BHS travel trailer, etc; HAYING AND FARM MACHINERY: PMI RP1511 soft core round baler; Heston 514 round baler; New 9’ cutting bar for JD 450 mower; 6’ finishing mower; Bronco 9-wheel hay rake; several trailing mowers, knives; draw bars; Inland 36’ bale wagon; Westfield MK80-51 swing auger, hydraulic lift, reverser, 540 pto; Westfield 7”x46’ grain auger, electric start; Farm King 18” roller mill, 540 pto; New Idea 528 disc mower 8’, 3pt hitch; 3pt hitch post hole auger, PTO drive; 4-wheel farm trailer; LIVESTOCK, HANDLING, FENCING, ETC: 8-yr old Holstein cow, to calve Nov; cattle halters, calving/ vet supplies, steel corral panels, gates, head gate, chute, scale; bale feeders; concrete silage bunks, feed troughs, etc. YARD, GARDEN, RECREATION: Craftsman 19hp lawnmower, 42” cut; in-ground water sprinklers; garden wagon/supplies; Harley Davidson 3-wheel golf cart; golf club sets w/bags, ball retriever; baseballs, wooden paddles; Bear Green Fox recurve bow; ice fishing shack, fishing gear; Anchor 13’ fibreglass boat, 55hp Johnson motor-needs work; fiberglass tri-hull boat, 140hp engine-project boat; boat anchors, pontoon frame; TOOLS AND SHOP: B&S I/C Gold 19hp twin Craftsman engine; Craftsman 10” table saw; Mastercraft 12” mitre saw; AMSCOPE AL 32 series automatic level, accessories; B&D Workmate, chain saws, air compressor; BS&M beam scale; bricks, building supplies, dog houses, etc. VARIETY OF BRAND NEW ITEMS: 2-ton chain hoist, Red Lion jet pump; electric smoker; high pressure spray gun; booster cables; work lights; gas fire pit and much more!

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SERVING THE PARKLAND AND SURROUNDING AREAS SINCE 1992

SERVING THE PARKLAND AND SURROUNDING AREAS SINCE 1992

Neepawa Titans Season Ticket early bird price of $140 will end Sept. 2. The early bird price works out to be $5 per game for 28 home games, delivering unbelievable value to our fans. Until August 31st, tickets can be purchased online at the Titans Store at the Yellowhead, at the Neepawa Banner & Press at 423 Mountain Ave. in downtown Neepawa, or by calling 1-431-351-2274.

E-transfer will also be accepted by sending to neepawatitans@wcgwave.ca.

The early bird price ends Aug. 31. However, for two extra days, in-person purchases while attending the Neepawa Titans Fall Camp on Sept 1 and 2 at the Yellowhead Centre will be accepted. Fans can make their ticket purchase at the camp in person at the rink.

PO BOX 543 DAUPHIN, MB R7N 2V3 Phone (204) 629-2583 garton@inetlink.ca

PO BOX 543 DAUPHIN, MB R7N 2V3

Cell: (204) 648-4541 www.gartonsauction.com

Phone (204) 629-2583 garton@inetlink.ca

Cell: (204) 648-4541 www.gartonsauction.com

Notice

Ranch Retirement Auction for Greg & Ruth Zamyrkut

Farm Life - Week of April 23rd

Ranch Retirement Auction for Greg & Ruth Zamyrkut

Following the completion of early bird pricing, Neepawa Titans Season Tickets will be $280 each, or single game Adult tickets will be $15 each for regular season games. Don’t miss this opportunity to watch high calibre hockey at tremendous value.

Neepawa - Week of April 23rd

Farm Life - Week of April 23rd

Interlake - Week of April 23rd

Neepawa - Week of April 23rd

Interlake - Week of April 23rd

PUBLIC NOTICE - BOARD OF REVISION

Public notice is hereby given that the 2024 Preliminary Assessment Roll for the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford has been delivered to the Municipal Office at 316 Fourth Avenue, Carberry, Manitoba and is 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

42(1) A 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) a refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13(2).

Application Requirements

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 a revision is sought;

(c) state the grounds on which the application is based; and

(d) be filed by

(i) delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office indicated in the public notice given under subsection 41(2), or

(ii) serving it upon the secretary at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board as indicated in public notice.

The Board of Revision will sit on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford to hear applications.

The final date on which applications must be received by the Secretary of the Board is Monday, September 25, 2023

Dated this 9th day of August 2023

Trish Fraser – Secretary

Board of Revision

Municipality of North Cypress-Langford Box 220, Carberry, MB R0K 0H0 Ph. 204-834-6600

Auction Sales

HAND fundraiser barbecue attracts mass crowd

A fundraiser barbecue for

attended, enjoying the outdoors, food and musical entertainment available in support of the organization’s general

dog is ready for a bun! Pictured right: A fraction of the crowd that was in attendance. Hot dog sales generated $1,981 and the 50/50

winner taking home their own prize of $1,430.

Fine weather favours annual Gladstone Fair

The annual Gladstone Fair had the favour of ideal weather on Saturday, Aug. 12. The day was host to activities such as the parade, some scenes of which are pictured here.

Above: These classic cars made a stylish appearance. Top right: This wagon and ponies brought their own charm and style!

Bottom left: Leaders of the parade were vehicles and members from the Gladstone Legion. Bottom right: A young horseback rider, escorted with a handler, waves to the crowd.

Letter: Political promises need to be clarified

Continued from Page 5

(1) “Cut taxes and claw backs.” The federal claw back currently begins to apply to those tax payers that receive a federal financial benefit while reporting annual income in excess of $82,000. Dan, please provide the number of constituents in your riding that will benefit from the elimination of the claw back and the total value of this tax cut benefit that would be directed towards our wealthier constituents. (Revenue Canada can provide you with this number).

(2) “Remove the gate keepers so immigrant doctors and nurses can treat patients”. Dan do you plan to overrule both provincial and federal systems of accrediting doctors and medical service workers?

(3) “Green light projects like nuclear, hydro, carbon capture, and mining of battery-making materials”. Dan is it your intention to by pass all provincial and federal environmental assessments and municipal conditional use processes? Would you also eliminate the government of Manitoba’s ability to regulate projects like the extraction of silica sand from a sensitive aquifer in eastern Manitoba?

(4) “Remove taxes, red tape, and gate keepers to bring home businesses, factories,

pipelines resources and technology”. Dan is it your intention to remove all regulation and taxation, both local property and corporate taxes from enterprises that meet this description?

(5) “Remove gatekeepers to free up land and speed up permits to build”. Dan, planning and building permits are normally controlled by local government. Is it your intention to use Federal government powers to restrict local governments ability to issue or place conditions on building permits?

(6) “Sell off federal buildings”. Dan please provide us with a list of the federal buildings including Canada Post outlets, within your constituency that you intend to sell. Dan do you also support a plan to sell the building infrastructure on Canada’s military bases, Agriculture Canada’s research centres, Parks Canada infrastructure, The House of Commons, Federal prisons, Court Houses and Customs Canada infrastructure at border crossings and other points of entry into Canada?

(7) Dan you are going to be tough on crime “Jail not bail, keep the worst of criminals off the street”. This indicated that you support to expand the capacity of Canada’s Federal Penitentiaries. As you have

already advertised your priority of selling government buildings it would appear that you envision the privatization of both the existing and future expansion of Canada’s penal system. Would you please verify and provide details as to the location and costs associated with expanding and privatiz-

ing Canadian Federal Penitentiaries. Do you also consider the economic benefit of deporting prisoners to lower cost detention centres out side of Canada?

Fred Tait Rossendale, MB

PHOTOS BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Neeepawa’s HAND was held and well received on Aug. 14. A large crowd

operations. Pictured left: A freshly cooked hot

raised $1,430, with the

PHOTOS BY JOHN DRINKWATER

Barrage rolls into

in style

PHOTOS BY CASPER WEHRHAHN

Despite the rainy outset, the weather in Neepawa on Sunday, Aug. 13 cleared up and provided favourable conditions for the arrival of the Rolling Barrage around 6:00 p.m (above). Members of the Barrage parked their bikes out front of the local Legion, where visitors were welcome to view them. The riders also enjoyed a meal and conducted presentations at the venue. The Rolling Barrage is an annual trans-Canada motorcycle ride which raises funds in aid of fighting post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans, police, firefighters and other serving and retired first responders. This is the Barrage’s third annual visit to Neepawa. Pictured left: A close up of one of the motorcycles. Don’t

LA NSDOWNE CENTENNIAL PARK ARDEN, MB

Friday

Saturday

Lunch

Crossfyre

Friday Entertainment starts at 8pm Saturday Entertainment starts at Noon

Tickets: Weekend pass $80 each Friday pass $40 each Saturday pass $60 each Tickets include unserviced rush camping at Landsdowne Centennial Park - Arden, MB Online ticket purchases additional $5 processing fee

Tickets available at: Harris Pharmacy, Neepawa Legion, Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne offices, online at eventbrite:

www.eventbrite.com/e/whitemud-music-festival-2023-tickets-661638507587

or through

Whitemud Music Festival Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne www.glenella.ca

Returning to Arden, MB for the 3rd time and headlining Friday evening is The B34ST, from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

The Chris Ghidoni Band • The B34st

Money • No Maintenance

• Full Flannel Jacket Cobra Snake Necktie (George Thorogood Tribute) ZZ Topless (ZZ Top Tribute)

302 Ellen Street, Neepawa, MB 204-476-8852