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Safety upgrades announced for fatal crash site near Carberry Banner Staff Neepawa Banner & Press The scene of Manitoba’s most historically deadly auto accident will undergo a major safety renovation.

The provincial government announced on Monday, Jan. 8 that it will commit up to $12 million to upgrading the intersection of Highway 5 and the Trans-Canada, which is located just north of Carberry. The site was where a fatal crash occurred last June, between a bus and a semi-truck, which tragically took the lives of 17 seniors from the Dauphin area.

P rem ier Wab K i new, along with Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor and other government officials, made the announcement in the City of Dauphin on Jan. 8, shortly after meeting with some of the victims’ families and survivors of the collision, who live in the area.

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‘HyLife is in good hands’ CEO retiring, passes torch to seasoned successor

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press Seasons come and go, and soon comes the time to pass the torch to another. This time has come for HyLife president and CEO Grant Lazaruk. The global food company, and one of Neepawa’s largest industries, announced last week that Lazaruk will be retiring on Feb. 29.

Lazaruk has a long-standing history with the company, joining HyLife in 1997 and serving as CEO since 2010.

“He has been an integral part of Hylife,” the company noted.

“Grant guided Hylife through both prosperous and challenging times, ensuring its growth and resilience.”

Providing comment on his retirement, Lazaruk shared that the timing felt right.

“Much thought has been put into this, and I am ready to focus more on family, being a Grandfather to my two grandchildren, and supporting community initiatives [such as the Southeast Event Centre in Steinbach, Manitoba],” said Lazaruk. “We have a solid leadership team at HyLife. I feel the timing is right for me to transition.”

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Picture left: Grant Lazaruk has confirmed his retirement as HyLife’s president and CEO, effective Feb. 29. Lazaruk’s successor will be Karan Sangfai (right), the current chief strategic officer.

Lazaruk’s successor as president and CEO will be Karan Sangfai, current HyLife chief strategic officer. Sangfai has been a major part of the HyLife leadership team since 2022 and has immersed himself in the Stein-

bach community, the location of HyLife’s headquarters, over the past two years. The company notes that Sangfai is a seasoned global leader, harboring a deep understanding of the business and embodies company values.

“Karan was a natural fit,” Lazaruk enthused. “He knows our company, people, and operations.

He has a successful track record; HyLife is in good hands.”

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‘It’s almost unbelievable’

‘Committed to taking steps to Gladstone business owner takes home two national awards improve safety at this intersection for the future’

Sheldon Gould, owner of Sonic Sladen Music Productions and S&N Custom Lawn Care.

committee.

“I put thousands of hours in doing concerts and musicals. Through that I was able to meet different people and actually got to work with quite a few famous people over the years,” Gould enthused. “So that was interesting– and a lot of them I’m still friends with today.”

Sonic Sladen Music Productions has provided sound for many artists, including Doc Walker, Buck Cherry, Big Daddy Taz and Sierra Nobel; musicals, drama productions and choirs such as Les Miserables, Mamma Mia, Larceny and Old Lace, Notable Women, Vincent Massey Choir, Brandon Folk Festival, Video Demo Derby, and much much more.

dad would get me to mow the lawn,” Gould explained.

“Then I moved from Reston to Virden in the summer of 2000 and then, by about 2003, I started helping people mow their lawns and stuff. Eventually I was getting more and more customers, so I came up with the idea of a company and went from there. I started branching out into other services to deal with lawn care and it kept growing.”

In addition to his family’s agricultural background, the household was also a musical one. All members of Gould’s family shared a love for music, with many of them playing instruments. This love for music also extended to his cousins, one of which was a DJ in the early 80s/90s.

It takes a family...

Gould runs both businesses from his home and has one kid at seven years of age, as well as one newly announced to be on the way. In his final comments, Gould noted that he is ever thankful for his family’s support.

“I might be the owner, but a business takes a family to run it over the years,” Gould enthused. “I couldn’t keep up with it myself if I didn’t have my family throughout the years helping me. My mum, now the wife and kid… And now another one on the way.”

He added, “My one boy, he’s interested in doing this when he gets older already.

So it’ll hopefully be the plan to pass [the business] down through the generations.”

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A Gladstone business owner is ringing in the New Year with a pair of national honours. Sheldon Gould, owner of Sonic Sladen Music Productions and S&N Custom Lawn Care, is the proud winner of the 2024 Canadian Choice Award’s DJ Services in Manitoba category and the Landscapers - Gladstone Manitoba category.

The Canadian Choice Award has a focus on highlighting small to mid-sized Canadian businesses that provide exceptional products and services and enrich the communities in which they are based.

“I’d like to thank everyone for all their votes and I look forward to many more years of service,” Gould enthused.

“I’m hoping to expand both companies and be bigger and better and continue to grow.”

Gould added, “I have no idea who nominated me or anything… Even being nominated was a big thing.

It’s almost unbelievable– I’m just a small guy and there’s lots of fish in the sea.”

Gould has been operating Sonic Sladen for approximately 23 years and S&N for about 17 years. Both businesses were first started in Virden, before Gould and his family moved to Gladstone– a community that they have now called home for roughly six years.

Sonic Sladen Music Productions is a mobile DJ, live sound and recording service that also provides light and sound rentals and special effects, as well as installs, servicing both Manitoba and Saskatchewan. On the flip side, S&N provides a variety of commercial and residential landscaping and maintenance services to Gladstone and the surrounding area, such as tree trimming, custom tilling and snow removal.

Behind the business Although these are two very different lines of work, the roots of Gould’s passions are all connected to the same source– his family.

“I grew up on a farm south of Reston until Christmas Day of 1999, when my dad passed away of cancer. So I grew up on a farm and my

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“When I was little, we’d go to family dances and he’d be playing. I was always shy and didn’t like dancing, so I’d sit up with him and I got the interest [in DJ’ing] there,” said Gould. “There was a draw at Radio Shack in Virden for a home stereo system– one of the bigger style ones– and I put money in and I won. So I started doing small gigs for my sister’s friends in their basements.”

Gould added, “One thing led to another and I started buying equipment and it hasn’t stopped!”

With his enthusiasm and know-how for sound and music, part of Gould’s career included many years as a sound tech for the AUD Theatre in Virden, as well as having a seat on its board

Continued from Page 1 “We cannot make things right or make you whole, but we are going to work our hardest to ensure that something like this does not happen again,” Kinew said at the news conference.

“This collision will be remembered as a tragic event that profoundly affected many Manitobans and beyond,” Naylor added. “While we cannot undo the pain these families are experiencing, we are committed to taking steps to improve safety at this intersection for the future.”

What could change?

The funding announcement on Monday was made shortly after the release of an independent safety report on the intersection of the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 5.

Three improvement options were presented in the report, including a roundabout; the widening of the median at the intersection and a new Reduced Collision U-Turn (RCUT) design that is widely used in the U.S. in which drivers turn onto a main road and make a U-turn at a one-way median. A RCUT is common in many parts of the United States, but is just starting to gain popularity here in Canada.

Commemorating those lost In addition to outlining plans to increase safety, Kinew also announced the province will provide financial support for community efforts to commemorate those involved in this tragedy “We have heard from families and local municipal leaders who are working to honour their loved ones with a memorial, and we want them to know the Manitoba government is ready to come to the table to support this project,” said Kinew.

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Looking Back 1974: Strohman home journeys to Carberry district JANUARY 12, 2024

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125 years ago, Wednesday, January 11, 1899 News comes from Wabigoon t hat W. P. Johnstone is laid up with the jaundice.

100 years ago, Friday, January 11, 1924 Arden: Enough snow has fallen this week to allow the sleigh school vans to run once more. We are having severely cold weather this week and many have very bad colds, which prove very troublesome at times.

75 years ago, Thursday, January 13, 1949 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kingdon, of Kelwood, received congratulatory

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messages and visits from their many friends on Dec. 22, when they marked their Golden Wedding anniversary. Mrs. Kingdon, who is 78 years of age, came to Canada from Wales at the age of 17. Mrs. Kingdon, the former Rozetta Burgess, came west with her parents from Fenelon, Ontario at the age of 10.

50 years ago, Thursday, January 10, 1974 The last week in February will again be “Newfie Week” in Neepawa. Twenty-four students and two sets of escorts plan to spend a week in Neepawa sampling western hospitality.

The former home of D. G. Strohman, situated five miles south of the airport, is being moved to a new location about two and a half miles south of Neepawa on the Carberry road to become the new home for his grandson, Barrie Strohman, and family.

The house was built in 1916 on the main road to Brandon by Jack McClory at what became known as the Strohman corner.

Excavation began on June 10 and the house was completed for Christmas. It was recognized as one of the nicer homes in the district, with five bedrooms and a bath upstairs, four rooms downstairs with sliding doors between the living room and dining room that opened into a large area for community gatherings.

The moving was in the capable hands of V.C. Minty, of Onanole. It was moved dow n t he municipal road, over the railroad tracks and across the f ield and set on a cement foundation already prepared. Barrie Strohman is going to renovate the house and make a beautiful home in the country. The

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Pictured is the former home of Neepawa resident D. G. Strohman as it was pictured in the Jan. 10, 1974 edition of The Neepawa Press. This home was moved from Neepawa to the Carberry district that year to become the home of his grandson, Barrie Strohman.

setting, in the summer time, is magnificent.

20 years ago, Monday, January 12, 2004 The Schmidt family– Ken, Adrene and children Cl i nt a nd Sh i rley of Waldersee– have been r e c og n i z e d for t he i r conservation contributions by the Whitemud Watershed Conservation District.

Their farm consists of 1,800 acres of cropland, including forage seed, hay pulse crops, oilseeds, winter

and spring triticale and cereals.

All land on the farm is zero-tilled and is protected with shelterbelts where needed.

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Don’t be so negative, Ok?

The following column is a re-run from the Jan. 13, 2023 Neepawa Banner & Press. n just about every TV show, online story or in actual conversations, I hear so much negativity.

The TV shows are a riot, especially the real estate ones. A couple looks at three houses, picks the one best suited to them and then goes hard on renovations. The initial negativity really galls me. They come into a house, take one quick glance at the kitchen and say, “This kitchen has got to go. The cabinets are dated, the counter top is the wrong colour and it’s not granite.”

My goodness, I would like to take the folks back in time to my mother’s kitchen in the 1960s. It consisted of a brick lean-to tacked onto the side of an 1896 one and a half story brick home. The ceiling was so low you could easily touch it at the low side. There was no running water or sewage and the kitchen cupboards consisted of a plywood, home-built box with a painted masonite top.

The only additional work surface was a kitchen table and the wood stove top. If today’s home renovators had to live and work in my mama’s kitchen, they would not have been so quick to rip out what looks to me like pretty good cupboards, oops, sorry, cabinets.

Way too much negativity.

On the street you hear people complaining about their latest meal at a restaurant. This wasn’t right, that was wrong. Complain, complain, complain! If those same complainers could spend a day or two in Ukraine or in parts of Africa, they might change their minds about food. In Canada, it’s pretty hard to sympathize with food quality and quantity complaints when most if us are as fat as we are.

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Right in the Centre Ken Waddell Way too much negativity.

In terms of politics, we have lots to be thankful for. That said, we need major improvements and some needed changes are pretty self evident. We will leave that for another column. When we compare Canada to China, to Russia, to Brazil or even the United States, we have it pretty good.

Health care receives lots of criticism but even with all our problems, health care is pretty good in Canada.

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the level of negativity we often hear.

What it boils down to is, do the best you can with what you have, look forward to continual improvements. One way of summing it up is to: hope for the best, prepare for the worst and take what you get. Sounds a bit brutal, but maybe there’s a better way of coping. An old song from the Christian church says, “Count your blessings, name them one by one. Count your many blessings and see what God has done.” How true. Never mind the dry toast at

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Count your blessings, name them one by one. Count your many blessings and see what God has done.

and US health care personally and first hand, I would say when it comes to emergency care the two countries are about the same. If you need emergency care, it happens pretty fast in both countries. Canada falls behind when it comes to wait times.

Wait times basically don’t exist in the US. Not in Mexico either, as I have been told by people with first hand knowledge of their system.

Where Canada beats the US is in cost to the individual. In Canada, we all pay for each other’s care but in the US, it’s health insurance or cash up front. In my experience, the health care bureaucracy in both countries is equally bad but neither deserve

the restaurant or the cool coffee.

Maybe be happy with the old kitchen cabinets. Be thankful that we have pretty good doctors, health care staff and hospitals.

Counting our blessings is a good place to put our minds, away from the negativity. Having escaped from negativity, maybe we can work together to fix stuff, be it food, cabinets, health care or any one of many human issues. It’s a lot easier to build and renew from a positive mindset than from the depths of negativity.

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t was one of those rabbit holes that found me spending much of a morning pursuing. Bullies are too often a topic of discussion in school settings, and we know it occurs in the workplace, on the playground, in the home, in public, in churches, in fraternal organisations, heck, it can occur anywhere and everywhere! And I don’t like it.

The dictionary definition of a bully: a blustering, browbeating person especially : one who is habitually cruel, insulting, or threatening to others who are weaker, smaller, or in some way vulnerable.”

Other links explained that the bully is often jealous, or insecure, or bullied themselves. I can see that. It can also be a display of perceived power by one who lacks true power. I can see that. One Research study showed “the traditional view of bullying where there is a victim and a bully was much more complicated. Bullying rarely takes place between the victim and the bully alone. It tends to be group behavior. Others can have a significant influence on the outcome or behaviors among children and young people, intentionally or otherwise.”

That quote took me way back to middle school years! We had a teacher who was less than kind and understanding, her pet victims were two young lads from farming families.

Hard as they worked at home, they worked at school, but learning didn’t come easy for them. One morning , when the lads asked for clarification on an assignment, Mrs. H uttered in a loud, carrying voice, “Your Bible says God helps those who help themselves, so, for God’s sake, help yourself!” As she walked to the teacherage for noon break, I fell in step with her and simply said that her words were inaccurate and inappropriate. The quote was not an accurate quote at all, and the guys didn’t deserve to be treated in such a manner- ever. And I walked away. I remember the feeling of my knees turning to jelly, and the butterflies in my stomach, but, in that moment, for me, enough was enough. I honestly don’t recall if her words or actions changed, but my view of her certainly did!

The next quick memory that surfaced was working with my second generation family. There was bullying in the school, (my opinion is that middle school, junior high, girls can be the worst!) We role-played scenes. How can we best handle the problem, either walk away with dignity, diffuse the situation, or stand strong. It was a helpful exercise, allowing a safe place to practice and prepare.

And here is the crux of my reflections, when I stand up to a bully, am I being a bully? As many of you know, my faith is my anchor. The creed I adhere to states in one phrase- ‘We are called to be the church….to seek justice and resist evil…’ It hasn’t been only once that my knees turned to jelly and my stomach turned to a butterfly haven….may it always be so.

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Ancient wisdom

f you hang around ministers long enough, you will discover that we each have a favourite Bible reading to which we turn on specific occasions (like funerals, church anniversaries or special days of the church calendar year).

My favourite New Year’s text is found in these words from Philippians 2:13-14: “forget what is behind; strain forward to what is ahead; and press on toward the goal.” They have been my motto for years. They have helped me weather many of life’s storms; and the lessons I have learned have helped me face harsher storms that followed. I have condensed the above words to three sentences; which I hope will help you as they have helped me.

First, learn from the past.

Learn from it-don’t live in it. Nothing in this life ever happens by accident.

To us, it may appear that way. But nothing that happens ever catches God off guard. He doesn’t send the challenges; but he knows they are coming; and he

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Neil Strohschein has identified lessons we can learn through each of the challenges that come our way.

But once those lessons have been learned, we move on. God does not ask us to put the events completely out of our minds. He knows we can’t do that. He wants us to refuse to allow past failures to determine present attitudes. In other words, don’t let fear of failure keep you from taking on another task or challenge. Use the lessons you learned from previous failures to keep you from making the same mistakes this time with this challenge.

Second, focus on the future. St. Paul says: “strain forward to what is ahead.”

We are to be like Olympic sprinters running the 100m dash. They are always

facing forward, always leaning ahead. Their eyes are focused on the lane in which they have run and on the finish line that is ahead.

They don’t look back. They don’t look around to see what other runners are doing. They always look straight ahead and focus on running their race.

God wants us to focus on our futures just as sprinters focus on the finish line when running their races. The past is history. We can’t undo it. But the lessons we learn from our past will help us build a growing library of knowledge and experience that will help us face future challenges with renewed self-confidence, faith in God and unbridled optimism.

Then, we keep moving forward. We “press on.”

Every step forward is another step away from the painful memories of the past. Every success, even if it is a small one, will boost our confidence, faith and optimism. Together, the steps forward and successful experiences assure us that we can face whatever may come our way without fear.

As people of faith and believers in Jesus Christ, we know that God will walk with us as we face the next 12 months. As the closing words of the New Creed of the United Church put it so beautifully: “In life, in death and in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone.”

This coming year will have its share of heartaches, heartbreaks, setbacks, disappointments and events that evoke extreme feelings of frustration and anger-just like the past year did. God will be with us through them all-just as he was in the past. We will press on.

We will move forward. We will overcome each challenge, by God’s grace and with his help.

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Market report

By Tyler Slawinski Gladstone Auction Well it’s definitely starting to feel like January after we started the new year with quite mild temperatures.

The normal cooler temperatures definitely have perks when it comes to over wintering cattle. Cattle feed intake is higher, which can lead to increased gains and pen conditions are much drier, just to name a couple.

Fluctuations in the temperatures may seem nice for mankind but it is hard on livestock. Cattlemen must keep a keen eye when looking over their livestock battling pneumonia and other illnesses that this weather may bring on!

The feeder market was definitely strong to start off 2024, seemed like feeder cattle in all classes were seeing signs of consistency mixed with strength. Fat cattle are still backed up in the east and west awaiting kill dates, applying pressure to short keep cattle. Feeder cattle suitable for grass or cattle that will hit grassing weights are already showing signs of interest and demand!

The cull cow wave with all the late preg checking and culling seems to have worked its way through the system for the time being.

Cows and bulls didn’t set any records to start off the

year, but are headed in the correct direction. We traded 319 cattle through the ring in Gladstone on Jan. 9. The market saw a variety of cattle and not an abundance of cattle for each weight class, making it difficult to quote a fair market report for every class. Cows and bulls traded steady to stronger from 105.00 to 118.00 with consistent averages Bulls traded with more strength ranging

Gladstone Auction Mart Cattle Market Report Jan. 9, 2024 Steers

3-400 lbs.

4-500 lbs.

5-600 lbs.

6-700 lbs.

7-800 lbs.

8-900 lbs.

900+ lbs.

Bulls

$4.35 to 4.65 $4.00 to 4.72 $3.50 to 4.07 $3.00 to 3.41 $2.90 to 3.24 $2.85 to 3.07 $2.40 to 2.85 $1.38 to 1.43

3-400 lbs.

4-500 lbs.

5-600 lbs.

6-700 lbs.

7-800 lbs.

8-900 lbs.

900+ lbs.

Cows

$3.15 to 3.60 $3.28 to 3.66 $3.10 to 3.32 $2.85 to 3.11 $2.62 to 2.91 $2.55 to 2.85 $2.50 to 2.80 $1.05 to 1.11 head sold

Heifers

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Meatless Mondays is a recent international movement aimed at lowering our overall meat consumption. Meatless Monday’s message to “skip meat once a week”, is not a new thing. It has a history reaching back to World War I and 2. Then it was called meatless Tuesdays. Meatless Mondays came about from the Johns Hopkins Center and expanded quickly when best-selling author and food advocate Michael Pollan endorsed Meatless Mondays during the Oprah Winfrey show. The day Monday works well because Monday is the day people are most open to adopting healthy habits.

Eating less meat and more vegetables, beans, and nuts, can reduce the risk of heart disease, cancers and helps in maintaining a healthy weight which in turn helps in preventing type 2 diabetes. Not only does it benefit your health it helps save money on your weekly grocery bill. These meatless casserole dishes are easy to make and come together in just one dish. Whether you’re looking for a hearty meatless main or a side dish recipe, these vegetable casseroles are ready for the task at hand.

Broccoli and cauliflower casserole 1 large pack frozen broccoli and 1/2 can milk cauliflower 1/2 cup cheese 2 tsp. butter 1/4 cup toasted almonds 1 onion, peeled and diced or pumpkin seeds 2 tsp. flour 1 can mushrooms, drained 1 can cream of mushroom soup Placed frozen vegetables in a casserole dish. Melt the butter and add the onions.

Sauté onions for several minutes. Add the flour in, blending until smooth. Stir in the soup and milk and cook for several minutes, making sure to stir occasionally. Add the cheese, almonds and mushrooms. Pour over the vegetables. Bake at 350° for one hour.

Black bean Enchiladas Garnish: 1 540mL can black beans, drained fresh chopped cilantro and rinsed sour cream 1 398mL corn, drained sliced jalapeno 1 tsp. cumin sliced black olives 1 tsp. chili powder avocado 3 stalks green onion, thinly sliced 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend 10 to 14 corn tortillas or flour tortillas 2 ½ cups of tomato sauce or your favourite salsa.

Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 9X13” baking dish with cooking spray. Pour 1 cup of tomato sauce/salsa into the bottom of a baking dish. Combine beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, most of the sliced green onion (save some for garnish), 1 cup shredded cheese, one half of a cup of tomato sauce/salsa in a large bowl. Fill tortilla with about one third a cup filling, roll up and place them seam-side down in the baking dish. Continue this process until all the tortillas and filling are used. Pour remaining tomato sauce/salsa over enchiladas and top with remaining cheddar cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly. Garnish with green onion and desired garnishes.

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Redline Transport truck drivers Jeff Smith, of Neepawa (left), and Ron Caslick, of Brandon (right), were honoured for their years of service recently.

By Al Lepp submitted On October 28, 2023, Redline Transport of Rivers held their staff party to celebrate Christmas, and another safe and successful year of serving Manitoba and Saskatchewan with hopper bottom service.

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Caslick of Brandon with a Lifetime of Service Certificate, as he retired on November 1, 2023. Jeff also received a 10-year service award from Redline Transport, and Ron received a 5-year service award and retirement plaque from Redline Transport. Both gentlemen have safely and professionally moved thousands of tonnes of bulk products to and from markets and production plants over the years.

“We are extremely proud and thankful for Jeff and Ron, and our entire crew at Redline Transport Ltd,” says Al Lepp.

“Our customers have developed a strong and trusting relationship with them.”

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Memories from ‘Way Back When’

Kinsmen Kourts II to release children’s book featuring stories of the past

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press Neepawa seniors were part of a special project recently. Over the past few months, residents at Kinsmen Kourts II (KK2) have been collaborating with recreation/activity director Corrie Ford, artist Cathy Ford and writer K imberly Forsman to bring memories, poetry and art together to create a gateway to the past. Their stories, effort and passion have all culminated to create the children’s book titled ‘Way Back When’, which is anticipated to be available for purchase in early February.

“I think we had about 12 residents who put in between one and four quotes each. There were some who couldn’t put their words into writing, but they did sit down one-on-one and do it that way,” said Corrie. “It was neat– I wasn’t sure how many we would have or what the interest level would be on it. But it was more than I could have ever imagined.”

The process of putting the book together began back in October of 2023, with KK2 residents meeting in group sessions and

discussing things from the past that Corrie noted many children would not understand today.

“We did one session to start it off with and they just enjoyed sitting down and discussing things that happened in the past and they couldn’t believe how much stuff that I didn’t even know existed in such a short time ago,” Corrie added. “It was very neat to see the involvement.”

A first-time experience Once t he resident s’ quotes were compiled, they were then passed on to Cathy Ford for illustration.

Cathy works in watercolours and had just begun painting in June of 2023 as a hobby, making this project a unique experience for her practice.

“I thought [water colour painting] was a fun thing to try– and it was amazing to exercise that craft as a part of this project,” Cathy enthused. “It was an awesome idea. I was excited to take part in it.”

Each of Cathy’s illustrations features objects that relate to the quotes provided by the seniors at KK2. This, Cathy noted, was actually a fairly easy

Sangfai honoured to be Lazaruk’s successor Continued from Page 1 Sangfai, who will officially step into his new role on Mar. 1, 2024, also provided comment on the transition, stating, “I am honored to take on this role. It is a privilege to lead a company with such a strong reputation. On behalf of the shareholders, I would like to thank Grant for his many years of service to HyLife. Grant has not only built a great company, but a great team with a collaborative culture. Our industry has recently faced challenges, but HyLife is strong and well-positioned. I look forward to leading our company to new successes, carrying on our traditions and unwavering partnerships in the communities where we live and work.”

Sangfai added, “Our employees energize me. I have visited countless locations and connected with the dedicated people working at our plant in Neepawa, driving our trucks, supporting HyLife feed mills, administration and everything in between. I am confident in our workforce and look forward to taking HyLife to new heights.”

Congratulations are extended to Lazaruk on his retirement and to Sangfai on his new role within this long-standing industry.

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A sneak peak at the cover art made by Cathy Ford for Kinsmen Kourts II’s children’s book, titled “Way Back When”.

process.

“We chatted back and forth about objects I could paint for the stories. And for some, we had several options,” said Cathy. “And with the internet, we could find all sorts of reference pictures for those objects.”

The final touch, before set-up and printing, was

to then provide the quotes and illustrations to writer Kimberly (Kim) Forsman.

While Forsman has always written for fun– whether it be general poetry or stories about her kids turned into poetry– this, too, was also her first time doing such a project.

“It was fun [to do a

project like this]. With me, I can sit down and read a quote that they’ve done about the past and something just pops in and I can write the four line poem right off the bat, while others didn’t come quite as fast,” Forsman shared.

“So it was challenging, in a way, but it was really neat to hear about the past and compare it to what we’re living in right now and the future.”

Forsman added, “And it was interesting to see the things that stick with some of them that, you know, that are struggling with dementia, but there are certain points of their past life that stand out and it’s important that they let that be known for their families. It’s a very special time that some of them have written about. It was fun– it was nice to be able

to talk to them and tell those stories. I think it’s going to be really special when it’s done.”

Way Back When’s final format showcases the original resident quote on the left-hand side, while the right contains both the poem by Forsman and the water colour painting by Cathy. The printing process for Way Back When is currently underway, with copies anticipated to be available for purchase sometime in the first week of February. The books will be available for purchase at KK2, or via the KK2 website, with additional locations currently being considered.

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Submitted Manitoba Ag Days We are only a few days away from the 47th Annual Manitoba Ag Days Show.

We are all set to transform the Keystone Centre in Brandon, Manitoba into Canada’s Largest Indoor Farm Show for three days of all things agriculture!

“The three-day event is an exposition of agricultural production, expertise, technology and equipment that celebrates all things Produced on the Prairies.” explains Kristen Phillips, Manitoba Ag Days General Manager.

A blend of new and old The 2024 show has a great mix of new features and returning favorites!

NEW for 2024 is a craft beer tasting event on Monday, January 15th, featuring over a dozen local breweries. The kick-off breakfast will be hosted in a NEW location on Tuesday morning; please join us at the historic Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba Dome Building for a hearty meal before the show. Also NEW for this year are exclusive previews of the Produced on the Prairies video series with Great Tastes of Manitoba as well as new food options and live entertainment during the show.

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The Keystone Centre will be a hub of activity as we welcome over 550 exhibitors, including 32 contenders in the Innovation Showcase. “The Innovation Showcase is encompassing to what is happening in all sectors of agriculture and will give all companies a chance to showcase their advancements” explained Brad Crammond, Manitoba Ag Days Board Co-Chair.

For a full list of entries for the 2024 show can be seen online at www.agdays.com/ innovations/ Diverse speakers Guests can also expect to see a diverse speaker line up presenting on a variety of economic andagronomic topics, as well as several entrepreneurial stories of products that are Produced on the Prairies. “This year’s program is an exceptional lineup of knowledge and expertise on an array of topics ranging from calving tips to phosphorus placement and from artificial intelligence

to managing salinity.” stated Stephanie Cruickshanks, program chair for Manitoba Ag Days. To see the full speaker listing and schedule please visit www. agdays.com/schedule Tickets for the show are on sale now at www.agdays. com/tickets Early bird tickets are $15 per day and three day passes are also available for $40. Tickets will be available during the three days of the show for $20 per day and can be purchased online or at the Dome Building.

“Agriculture plays a very important role in our economy in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and in all of Western Canada. At Ag Days, we create a welcoming environment where farmers can come and do business with ag manufacturers and ag businesses. They will find all of the latest in technology and services to build their own businesses.

We welcome you to join us at the Keystone Center in Brandon Manitoba, Jan. 16 to 18 to see what this amazing industry has to offer” stated Phillips.

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Going After the Thing You Want in Life – Graham Sherman – The Tool Shed Brewing Company Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 3:00 p.m. in the MNP Theatre Chase the Good Tour – Brett Gardiner – Canadian Professional Rodeo Announcer of the Year Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 4:15 p.m. in the MNP Theatre We know that our attendees like to hear from farmers just like them, so the program committee put together sessions featuring farmers discussing issues that impact their farms and yours.

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On January 6, 2024, at approximately 10:30 am, Minnedosa RCMP received a report of a missing male from the RM of GlenellaLansdowne. Adam Oswald was last seen at a residence on Highway 16 in the municipality on November 27, 2023.

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Adam Oswald.

Oswald is described as 6 feet tall, 190 pounds with dark hair that is short on the sides and long on the top, often worn in a ponytail. He has green eyes, a Canadian flag tattoo on his right shoulder, and a scar beside his left eye. He may have grown a beard since he was last seen. He was wearing a zip-up black and grey sweater with a brown quilted jacket on top of that, blue jeans, and brown boots. He was driving a black 2018 Ford F150, with Manitoba licence plate KXD 328.

Family and police are concerned for Oswald’s well-being.

It is not uncommon for him to be out of touch with family members, but this length of time is unusual. Oswald may be in Winnipeg.

If you have information, please call Minnedosa RCMP at 204-867-2916, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

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The rink at the Yellowhead Centre was buzzing this past weekend with Neepawa Minor Hockey’s U9 Titans tournament!

In total, there were 12 teams that came to play in the first ever “Clash at the Colosseum”, including three teams representing Neepawa, who had the opportunity to compete in front of family and friends over the two day event.

There were also teams from the communities of Brandon (2 teams), Minnedosa (2), Elkhorn, Glenboro, Grand Plains, McCreary and Russell.

A combined total of 24 games were played over the weekend, concluding with the Brandon Subway Stars defeating the Grand Plains Hawks in the ‘A’ side final.

For many of these 7 and 8 year olds, this was their first tournament and they were very excited to take the ice.

Overall, it was a successful weekend for the Yellowhead Centre, Neepawa Minor Hockey and the U9 Titans. A number of visiting teams expressed their appreciation for the tournament and attention to detail. It was a great team effort by the organizing committee, volunteers, parents and coaches for making this weekend special.

It’s always fun getting an opportunity to showcase our facility and the community of Neepawa!

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There were three Neepawa Minor Hockey teams that took part in a U-9 tournament over the weekend, including the U-9 McCannell club (above picture), who ended up winning the B Side Championship. The A side championship was won by a team from Brandon. Congratulations to all the players, coaches, parents and volunteers who worked so hard to make the event as successful and enjoyable as it was.

Gladstone Lakers defeat MacGregor, fall to Melita OPEN Neepawa Banner & Press

It was a wild weekend for the Gladstone Lakers, as they found themselves in the middle of a pair of high scoring games in the Tiger Hills Hockey League. The first result was in their favour, as they nearly doubled up the MacGregor Wild on Friday, Jan. 5, by the score of 11-6.

The first period had as much action as some full games, as there were a combined eight goals scored.

Gladstone scored five of those markers, to have a 5-3 lead going into the first intermission. MacGregor scored twice in quick succession in the second to tie things up, but then the Lakers rallied to collect three

more of their own, making it 8-5 after 40 minutes. For the third, Gladstone added three more, while the Wild could only respond with a single goal, making the final 11-6.

The game sheet was simply littered with names from this offensive onslaught. For Gladstone, Jesse Toth picked up five points, split into a trio of

goals and two assists. Jory Geddes’ name appeared most often, however, as he collected six assists for the Lakers. Connor Grunsten (3G - 1A) and Sean Kubas (2G - 2A) also had four point performances.

The following night, Gladstone hit the road to Melita for a game versus the Bisons. This game would be another wild shootout,

though this time the Lakers were on the losing end, falling 13-7.

With a short bench of just nine available players and two goalies able to make the trek to Melita, it’s a wonder Gladstone was able to compete in this game as well as they did. Jesse Toth helped keep Gladstone in it, for as long as possible, as he scored four goals and contributed

an additional two assists.

Thomas Clayton and Dale Evenson scored as well, while Sean Kubas added a goal and three assists.

Next for Gladstone is a home game versus Killarney on Friday, Jan. 12. The Lakers follow that up with a trip to Boissevain on Saturday, to play the Border Kings.

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MJHL Standings Western Division

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W

L

OTL SOL Pts

Virden Oil Capitals

33 24

5

2

2

52

OCN Blizzard

35 22 10

0

3

47

Dauphin Kings

31 19 11

1

0

39

Neepawa Titans

34 15 18

1

0

31

Wayway Wolverines

35 13 19

0

3

29

2

0

18

Swan Valley Stampeders 34

8

24

Eastern Division

G

W

L

OTL SOL Pts

Steinbach Pistons

33 26

4

3

0

55

Winkler Flyers

33 24

5

2

2

52

Portage Terriers

37 22

8

4

3

51

Niverville Nighthawks

35 20 13

2

0

42

Selkirk Steelers

33 14 17

1

1

30

Winnipeg Blues

32

6

23

3

0

15

Winnipeg Freeze

32

6

24

2

0

14

Game results Friday, Jan. 5

Selkirk 2-0 Neepawa

First Period No scoring Second Period 03:09 SEL L. Wagner (1) ASST: R. Marchant (4), R. La Cara (8) Third Period 11:45 SEL J. Purdom (6) PP ASST: M. Moreira (17) Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP SEL 0 1 1 2 1/5 NPA 0 0 0 0 0/2 Goaltenders SEL N. Olsonawski - (W) 16/16 saves NPA M. Lobreau - (L) 32/24 saves Attendance: 355 - Yellowhead Centre

DATA UP TO DATE TO WEDNESDAY, JAN. 10

MJHL Player stats

G 1. Trent Penner (WKR) 18 2. Leo Chamber (STN) 11 3. Sean Williams (WAY) 20 4. Dalton Andrew (WKR) 19 Leading scorers (MJHL)

5. Josh Lehto (VIR)

Leading scorers (Titans)

1. Cody Gudnason 2. Connor Thompson 3. Carter McLeod

A 25 31 18 19

Pts

43 42 38 38

18 20 38 G

A Pts

10 20 30 10 16 26 8 13 25

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OCN 4-2 Neepawa

First Period 11:14 NPA M. Hartley (11) ASST: Unassisted 12:51 OCN L. de la Salle (5) PP ASST: M. Edwards (15) 15:41 OCN M. Bouvier (9) PP ASST: S. Zagari (18), S. Hamming (24) Second Period 18:33 OCN Q. Supprien (7) ASST: Unassisted Third Period 06:19 NPA C. Kasprick (9) ASST: C. Thompson (16), M. Hartley (10) 19:17 OCN S. Hamming (3) EN ASST: Unassisted Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP OCN 2 1 1 4 2/8 NPA 1 0 1 2 0/4 Goaltenders OCN L. Morin - (W) 22/24 saves NPA K.C. Couckuyt - (L) 26/29 saves Attendance: 367 - Yellowhead Centre

First Period No scoring Second Period No scoring Third Period 12:12 DAU J. Schmidt (3) ASST: S. Shyiak (3) R. Gage (2) 18:36 DAU R. Gage (2) EN Unassisted 19:03 DAU G. Bugeaud (8) ASST: C. Glover (11), J. Bax (13) Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP DAU 0 0 3 3 0/4 NPA 0 0 0 0 0/5 Goaltenders DAU C. Sheffield - (W) 29/29 saves NPA M. Lobreau - (L) 24/26 saves Attendance: 380 - Yellowhead Centre

A difficult start to 2024 for the Neepawa Titans

By Eoin Devereux

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The start of 2024 has been filled with nothing but frustrations for the Neepawa Titans. Since returning from the MJHL’s holiday break, the club has lost three straight games in January, the latest of those a 3-0 defeat to the Dauphin Kings on Tuesday, Jan. 9.

Combined with a pair of losses just before Christmas, the Titans’ record has now dropped to 15-18-1 and has them holding on to the final playoff position in the West Division by just two points.

Titans head coach and general manager Ken Pearson said this recent slide can be attributed to, what he describes as a loss in identity. “ We’re a team that thrived on working hard, not worrying about the pretty plays and that’s something in these last three games we’ve lost

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The Neepawa Titans are reeling from this recent losing streak, which includes a 3-0 loss to the Dauphin Kings on Tuesday, Jan. 9.

our way,” stated Pearson.

“We’ve been shut out in two of our last three home games and the power-play has gone M.I.A., because we’re trying to be too fancy. We just need to simplify things, get traffic to the front of the net and do those little things that made us successful in December.”

Not done yet Despite this recent ad-

versity and the trading deadline quickly approaching, Pearson said they are not ready to give up on the season just yet.

“We’re still two points ahead and still in a playoff position and that’s the way we’re operating. If a trade opportunity comes up that could improve our team, we’re going to do that. But this is still the group that found success in December

and competed with the top teams in the league. We just have to get back to the hard work that put us there.”

Next up for Neepawa are a pair of home games versus tough opponents. On Friday, Jan. 12, the Titans host the OCN Blizzard (2210-0-3. 39 pts), followed by a game on Saturday against the Winkler Flyers (24-5-22. 52 pts).

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Neepawa Farmers split weekend games

: Darrell Gabler 217.

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vin Goetz 573. Other

The Neepawa Farmers returned to action in 2024 with a pair of games in the Tiger Hills Hockey League (THHL). The first matchup saw Neepawa travel down to Killarney on Friday, Jan. 5, to face to league’s best team for the first half of the season, the Shamrocks (11-1-0).

Killarney lived up to its elite reputation, with a 10-0 win over Neepawa. They had seven separate goal scorers for this game, with Bryce Enns picking up four points in total (2 goals - 2 assists).

The next night, Neepawa looked to shake off that lopsided road result, with

553. Men’s High Single

Men’s High Triple :CalScores to Note:

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Pritchard 160, 151; Carole LeBoutillier 186,

171; Judy Gabler 158; Elsie Slimmon 174; Viv-

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a home game of their own against the Wawanesa Jets.

This night proved to be much better for the Farmers, as they earned themselves a 7-4 victory.

Initially, it appeared as though Neepawa might cruise to the win, as they scored a pair in the first period. Shane Byram notched the first of the evening with just under six minutes remaining in the period.

A few minutes later, Kyle McDonald added to the lead with unassisted even strength tally. It was McDonald’s 10th goal of the year.

In the first half of the second period, however, Wawanesa just went off with

four consecutive goals. Neepawa didn’t reply back until late in the period, as Dillon Birch clipped the deficit to just one going into the final 20 minutes of regulation.

For the third, the Farmers asserted themselves with four goals to take the lead and ultimately the 7-4 win.

Reigan Buchanan, Konur Gork, Jory Kulbacki and Lance Nugent all registered goals, with Nugent’s coming during a power-play.

Goaltender Reese Jones picked up the win, stopping 37 shots for the Farmers.

With these pair of results, Neepawa’s regular season record moved to 7-7-0, keeping them locked into a tie for third place in the East Division with the Gladstone Lakers. Unfortunately for the Farmers, Gladstone does still have multiple games in hand on the schedule, which provides ample opportunity to separate themselves in the standing. With only four games left on their schedule, Neepawa’s next game is not until Saturday, January 20, when they will host the Melita Bisons.

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

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

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.

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Apartment for rent. Bri-Mont apartments, 331 Mountain Avenue. Phone 204-8414419 _____________________ For rent: Quiet 55 plus 1200 sq. ft. apartment at 236 Mountain in Neepawa.

Includes fridge & stove, parking and snow removal. No pets. No smoking. Available Jan 1. 204-967-2157 or cell 204-476-4682.

Obituary Charles Herbert Swanson

Charlie, beloved husband of Kathleen and father of Janine and Glen, passed away peacefully at Seven Oaks Hospital on January 7, 2024 at the age of 88 years.

A service will take place at a later date in Brookdale, Manitoba.

SLEZAK, Henry ‘Grant’

May 30, 1960 – Neepawa, Manitoba December 29, 2023 - Calgary, Alberta Henry ‘Grant’ Slezak passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, after a long battle with lung cancer. Grant was born on May 30, 1960, in Neepawa, Manitoba, to Lawrence and Verla Slezak.

He spent most of his school years in Neepawa. After high school, Dad headed west to find fame and fortune. Having a love of the land from farming with his dad, uncles, and cousins, it wasn’t surprising that he sought work outdoors with men and equipment.

It was there, on his first pipeline job, that he found his passion in the Canadian oil and gas industry. In 1981, after an accident that required extensive time off, he headed home for some TLC that only a mother can provide. It was during this time off that he would meet his future wife and partner, Leann Beth Slezak (nee Drayson). Mom and Dad were married, and for the next 39 years, they loved, laughed, and raised their family, fighting through the good times and the bad, making mistakes, making bigger mistakes, but eventually realizing they were far better off together than apart. Adding to the mix, Andrew Cody was born in 1984, followed by Michael Ryan in 1987.

Dad remained at home while the boys were young, taking jobs where he could. His best times were spent with his boys, being a Beaver leader with Boy Scouts, a hockey and baseball coach, camping, or just hanging out.

The opportunity to move back west came in 1992, and off they went.

Dad and Mom built two companies, both oilfieldrelated; the first didn’t last long, but they persevered, and out of sweat, hard work, and a love of doing what you do, their last company has survived 25 years and counting.

Besides his loving wife and partner of 40 years, Dad is survived by his sons Andrew and Michael, his grandchildren Arianna Rose and Caden James, who gave him so much joy and pleasure, his sisters Bev (Ken) Donaldson and Tannis (Barry) Slezak, his brother Rick (Laurie) Slezak, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and their children. Dad was predeceased by sisters Dawn Leann Wharton and Sharon Leigh Buchanan.

Dad wasn’t a big “in lieu of” type of guy, but if you need to spend your money, spend it on your family, take them out for dinner, raise a glass to the old man, recall a memory, and live your life to the fullest.

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

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Seed Farm Worker Court Seeds Ltd is a family owned seed organization near the town of Plumas, MB that specializes in growing, processing, and selling pedigree seed. We are currently looking to add new members to our expanding operation and are seeking people with any of the following skills: • Farm / Construction machinery experience • Mechanical expertise • Truck driving experience • General farm knowledge We are willing to fit the job to the skills of the applicant, but duties could include farm machinery operation, grain handling & transporting, and seed processing. This position could be full-time or seasonal depending on the applicant’s preference. We offer competitive wages, a full benefits package, and housing can be arranged if required.

Call: (204) 386-2354 Email: courtseeds@gmail.com

Thank You

A special thank you to Dr Kelly and all the staff at the Neepawa Health Centre and Community Cancer Unit for the amazing care she received.

Thank you to Rita Friesen for her kindness and compassion.

Your kindness will never be forgotten.

Terry Smith Bobby, Tannis, Kayden and Carter Winslow

Seed Sales Assistant Court Seeds Ltd is a family owned seed organization near the town of Plumas, MB that specializes in growing, processing, and selling pedigree seed. We are currently looking to add new members to our expanding operation and are seeking people with any of the following skills: • Agronomy expertise • Sales & Marketing experience • Office Management experience • General farm knowledge We are willing to fit the job to the skills of the applicant, but duties could include sales, agronomy, advertising, inventory management, and quality control. This position could be full-time, part-time, or seasonal depending on the applicant’s preference. We offer competitive wages, a full benefits package, and housing can be arranged if required.

Call: (204) 386-2354 Email: courtseeds@gmail.com

TERM EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Franklin Memorial Hall Committee wishes to express our sincerest thanks to the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation for their most generous grant of $10,000.00 in 2023.

We were able to upgrade the deteriorating accessibility ramp as well as replacing the cement entrance pad, thus ensuring a safe entrance for all.

We wish to thank the following places of business and their staff, who accepted donations on behalf of our fund raising project, “Light a memory bulb in honour of a loved one”: Neepawa Health Centre, It’s Time Fashion and Gifts, The Neepawa Banner & Press, Home Hardware, Harris Pharmacy and Neepawa Pharmacy.

The contribution of time helped make this a very worthwhile fund raising project, raising $1,138. Thank you to Harris Pharmacy for allowing us to post the names of loved ones in their window.

Thank you to those who purchased bulbs in memory of a loved one and to those who gave generous donations. This annual event helps to provide a warm glow during the holiday season. Thank you to the palliative care volunteers and committee members for your commitment to the program.

A very special thank you to the Town work crew, who assemble and decorate our tree, and to the people who donate a tree every year. Your continued support and commitment is greatly appreciated.

May you find peace and happiness in 2024 Neepawa and Area Palliative Care

invites applications for the following

Educational Assistant position: - Full time term (6.25 hours per day) at R.J. Waugh School in Carberry See Division website for more details on this position at www.beautifulplainssd.ca Click on Job Postings.

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

Thank You We would like to thank all those who sent cards, flowers, food, phone calls and visits after the passing of Donna Smith, beloved wife, mom and grandma.

It is very comforting to know she was so loved.

204-476-3401/ 888-436-4242 204-476-5073 ads@neepawabanner.com

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) Casual positions

Mental Health Proctor III (Neepawa) Casual positions

Medical Device Reprocessing Tech II (Neepawa) Casual positions Occupational Therapist (Neepawa) Part-time position

WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR

Supervisor- Environmental Services (Carberry)

The Town of Neepawa invites applications for full-time Water Treatment Plant Operator to work within the Town’s Class 3 Water Treatment Plant for a six (6) month term (with the possibility of becoming full-time permanent).

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

Operators with Level 2 Water Treatment Certification are preferred, but willing to train eager operators.

Further details and a complete job description can be found at http://www.neepawa.ca under Town Office, Employment Opportunities. The salary range for this position is $25.23 to $30.88 per hour.

Résumés will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 26 by: Denis Saquet, C.E.T., Manager of Operations 275 Hamilton Street, Box 339 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 (204) 476-7655 | operations@neepawa.ca We thank all those who apply, but advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Classified Ad Deadline Tuesday Noon Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines.

Full-time position

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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For Rent

Help Wanted

For Rent - 1 bedroom Includes Hydro and Water Laundry facilities on each floor • Parking Available 110 Legion Place & 83 Dennis St, Gladstone, MB This is a 55 Plus Life Lease facility Contact Susan 204-385-2284 or 204-212-1729

PRIVATE HOMECARE OPPORTUNITY

Help Wanted

FOODS Production Worker | Industrial Butcher 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 at 623 Main St. Neepawa, MB for you to explore!

The current starting wage is $16.10/hour with incremental increases based on tenure.

PLUS opportunities for salary growth 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 • 2000+ 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 • High School Graduate or Equivalent preferred • Able to effectively communicate in English

HyLife is dedicated to promoting equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those who identify as a member of the following groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Older workers, Veterans, and Visible minorities.

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. | Fax to: 204.476.3791 For inquiries contact: Phone: 204.476.3393 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.

ONANOLE Services required daily for client in wheelchair.

Various shifts needed (Morning/Afternoon/ Evening).

Current CPR and First Aid. English Literacy required, verbal and written with clear communication.

Valid driver’s license & reliable vehicle For Assisting in home with: • Daily personal care • Transfers (Wheelchair) • Daily Exercises (Training provided) Formal HCA, PSW or similar would be an asset Please submit resumes along with three work related references to wdselfcare@gmail.com For additional information, call 204-851-5650

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Newspapers which are seen in over 368,000+ homes, the Publishers, Editors, Journalists, Photographers, Graphic artists and All Staff thank you for your support during 2023. We wish you all the blessings of Health, Happiness and Prosperity in 2024.

Now booking advertising for January, February and March. Please Call THIS NEWSPAPER NOW to book, or call MCNA at (204) 9471691 for more details or to book ads. MCNA - Manitoba Community Newspapers Association. www.mcna.com

Help Wanted

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is hiring

SEASONAL AGRO DRIVERS

at our AGRO CENTRE’S in NEEPAWA & GLADSTONE, MANITOBA. Who we are: Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs We are looking for:

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is hiring

FT AGRO YARD SUPERVISOR

• Spraying experience is an asset, but not required.

Training available.

• Applicants must possess at least a Class 5 Driver’s License.. Class 3 w/Air would be considered an asset; and be able to provide a valid commercial driver’s abstract dated within 30 days at time of interview (if applicable).

• Length of employment may vary from 2-6 months.

Closing Date: when position filled.

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

Apply online at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs or contact us at s.rempel@neepawagladstonecoop.com for more information or Fill out an application at either Agro locations or mail to: Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op Box 879, Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0 Scan the QR Code to be directed to the job posting.

at our AGRO CENTRE in NEEPAWA, MANITOBA. Who we are: Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs We are looking for: A full-time Agro Yard Supervisor, reporting to the Agro Manager, the successful candidate’s primary responsibilities will be coordinating all custom application and customer product deliveries and ensure these are done in a timely manner; provide leadership to the seasonal agro team members on a broad variety of agricultural activities including staff scheduling and performance management. Coordinate and monitor the National Safety Code for the Agro department; and coordinate regular maintenance, safety inspections, investigations, and safety audits.

Qualifications: • Post Secondary education in agriculture or business considered an asset.

• 3-5 years of relevant experience an asset.

• MB Class 1 Drivers License Application Deadline: January 26, 2024 At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

We offer career advancement opportunities, competitive compensation, benefits package, company matched pension plan and learning/ development opportunities.

Apply online at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs or contact us at s.rempel@neepawagladstonecoop.com for more information.

Scan the QR Code to be directed to the job posting.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

CLASS 1 AND CLASS 3 W/AIR TRUCK DRIVERS

• Applicants must possess a valid License, and be able to provide a valid commercial driver’s abstract dated within 30 days at time of interview (if applicable).

• Length of employment may vary from 2-6 months.

SPRAYER OPERATORS

Help Wanted

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is hiring

CASUAL DRIVER

at our BULK PETROLEUM DEPARTMENT in NEEPAWA, MANITOBA. Who we are: Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs We are looking for: An individual with the following qualifications: - Excellent customer service skills - Highly motivated and ability to multitask - Strong interpersonal and communication skills - Must be mechanically inclined and be able to perform heavy lifting - Valid Class 3 Driver’s license with Air Endorsement required - Petroleum knowledge would be an asset but not required - Must be able to provide a valid commercial driver’s abstract dated within 30 days at time of interview.

Reporting directly to the Petroleum Division Manager, duties will include, but not limited to; customer service, processing customer transactions, product knowledge, inventory control, merchandising, and general Occupational Health and Safety responsibilities.

Closing Date: Once position is filled.

Apply online at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs or contact us at s.rempel@neepawagladstonecoop.com for more information.

Scan the QR Code to be directed to the job posting.

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

Please check your ad when first published The Banner & Press will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

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BP Museum history: Fire decimates Fenwicks

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476-2483 Owner/Operator

We buy Scrap!

Phone 476-0002 for more information Trenching • Ditching Water & Sewer Dugouts • Demolition Brushing • Trucking Sand & Gravel Snow Removal Winter Parking Lot Sanding

Contact Pat Baker at 204-476-0712 p.baker@wcgwave.ca

Comfort Electric

At Christmas in 1949, Neepawa saw the Fenwicks store burn down. It was formerly located on the southwest side of Hamilton and Mountain.

Experience, Quality, Integrity CALL NOW FOR ALL YOUR RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL NEEDS

• Excavations • Trenching • Landscaping • Gravel • Topsoil • Shale • Laser Ditching • Certified Installer for Holding Tanks, Septic Tanks and Drain Fields • Construction Site Prep • Dozer work • Brush Clearing

Shawn Nugent

Journeyman Electrician 1-204-476-6730 comfortelectric@hotmail.com Box 2518 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

Pictured above: Smoke bellows out from the s t r u c t u re t h at w a s home to Fenwicks.

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Prairie sky shines over monument of education’s past

PHOTO BY TRACY GREGORASH (NATURE & NURTURE PHOTOGRAPHY)

This photo by Tracy Gregorash, owner of Nature and Nurture Photography, was taken in December of 2023 and depicts old schoolhouse located near Ditch Lake. The photo is a part of Gregorash’s Heavenly Lights series.

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Tournament of Champions and Minor Hockey report

PHOTO BY JOLENE BALCUINAS

Carberry hosted the Tournament of Champions recently, with Carson Bjarnason of the Brandon Wheat Kings returning home to conduct the puck drop, along with friend Caleb Hadland.

By Jolene Balciunas Local Journalism Initiative This past weekend the Under 15 Tournament of Champions returned to Carberry. First up was Carberry vs Neepawa with Carberry taking the game 4-2.

With Carberry hosting the Tournament of Champions it was a perfect opportunity for Carson Bjarnason to come home and be part of the ceremonial puck drop.

Carson brought his good friend Caleb Hadland to join in the fun.

The Plainsmen U15 went on to defeat Dauphin 5 - 4 taking them to the A Side

semi finals against Neepawa. This game ended in a 3 -2 shootout with Dawson Smart winning player of the game.

Carberry/Glenboro met their match in the Tournament of Champions A side final, losing 7-1 to Roblin.

These boys fought hard and didn’t lose on lack of effort, these boys worked hard for a hometown crowd. It was so great to see the stands full of community members who came out to support their local team!

The U11 team traveled to

Portage and started the Portage Cup with a shootout win against Morden. Macy Eligh got her first goal and was named Player of the Game.The U11 Plainsmen lost their second game to Neepawa. Devlan Bromley was awarded player of the game. The Portage Cup came to a close for the U11 Plainsmen with a loss to the River East Royals. Curtis Robertson was named player of the game.

U13 Plainsmen played their first game of the new year in Glenboro against Hartney. It was a close, intense game but unfortunately ended in a 8-7 loss.

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MATTERS Sunrise Credit Union Board of Directors Election 2024 From now until January 29, members can cast their ballot online.

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