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The warmth of giving Neepawa Newcomers
Coat Room anticipates another great year
By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press
A warm coat can make all the difference when it comes to a Manitoba winter. With a seasonal change right around the corner, so too is the Neepawa Newcomers Coat Room (NNCR) gearing up for its 2024 giveaway season. This local non-profit initiative is dedicated to giving newcomers to Neepawa a warm welcome and helping them adjust to Manitoba’s icy winters by providing them with warm coats and other resources free of charge. Coat donation drives are held each year to build up their stock for each giveaway season.
According to NNCR president Leisel Milligan, the inaugural event received quite the response last year, resulting in 201 coats provided to newcomers.
“Our community is so generous! So many people donated winter coats to the coat room. Community groups came alongside the coat room with various forms of support. Volunteers worked amazingly hard to sort, wash, inventory, and run the coat room,” said Milligan. “And our newcomers were so grateful and enthusiastic as they received their winter coat. Men, women and children alike smiled and expressed thanks as they layered up for the very first time. All-around great experience!”
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Lawsuit brought against BPSD for alleged sexual assault back in 1980s
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(Editor’s note: This information is comprised from a combination of accounts from Banner & Press publisher Ken Waddell and Kevin Rollason’s Aug. 27 article in the Winnipeg Free Press)
A shocking incident from the 1980s’, which made national headlines and forever altered the hiring policies in Manitoba school divisions has returned to prominence in the Beautiful Plains School Division.
Kevin Rollason of the Winnipeg Free Press broke the story on Tuesday, Aug. 27 of a man who has brought forth a lawsuit against Beautiful Plains, decades after an alleged sex assault.
According to the Free Press article, a statement of claim was filed in Manitoba Court of King’s Bench last week. It is seeking general, special aggravated and punitive damages from the school division, as well as past and future cost of health-care services.
This action is related to several alleged incidents between the claimant, who was a student at Carberry Collegiate and Richard Bruce Thomae, between 1980 and 1982. The former student is suing, claiming that he was sexually assaulted by the man, and that the School Division was negligent in failing to investigate Thomae’s background before hiring him.
Investigations by Free Press back in 1986 shared details that Thomae did have convictions in British Columbia and Alberta for sexual assault, and served time in jail, multiple times. When he released, Thomae applied for and was hired as a school psychologist with the Beautiful Plains School Division.
The Free Press article back in 1986 also stated that the Division had, allegedly, only checked Thomae’s professional credentials and didn’t think it was legal for it to do a criminal record check. Thomae was later sentenced to four years in prison for molesting four
students in the Beautiful Plains School Division. It is not known at this time if the current claimant was one of those four victims or whether or not he is coming forward for the first time.
The aftermath of this incident caused a change in hiring practices to include police checks and mandatory criminal record checks for any new psychologist, clinician or therapist.
In regard to this new civil court action brought forward, the Beautiful Plains School Division is unable to comment at this time.
Local accounts from the time by Ken Waddell
Further to the story about Dr. Richard Thomae in the Aug. 27 Winnipeg Free Press and Brandon Sun, I have some personal recollections of the story. Thomae was hired as a School Psychologist and worked in BPSD including Arden School, the community in which we lived at the time. To parents and students at the time, he seemed overly friendly. Students of the day quickly labelled him as someone to be wary about.
Thomae only worked for about 15 months at BPSD and then he seemed to disappear rather quickly. In spite of the police charges against him stemming from incidents during his tenure at BPSD, the division didn’t seem to react very much. I don’t recall him being dismissed, he just didn’t show up and not much was said officially at the time.
To my recollection, the Free Press story seems to be accurate. The province was increasing their efforts to fund school psychologists and Thomae applied and got the job. As noted in the Free Press article, Thomae’s criminal record wasn’t checked by the School Division as they didn’t believe they were allowed to run such checks. Criminal Record checks and Child Abuse Registry checks are now common place for any person working with children both in salaried or volunteer positions.
New LED street lights installed in downtown Neepawa
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press
By now, you’ve likely noticed the brighter lights that are illuminating portions of downtown Neepawa. That’s due to the dozen brand new light-emitting diode (LED) street posts which have been installed by Manitoba Hydro, along the 200 block of Hamilton Street and a small portion of 400 block of Mountain Avenue.
Riley McDonald, a Media Relations Assistant with Manitoba Hydro, informed the Banner & Press that these new light standards were installed to replace posts and underground cables in the area that actually date back to 1985 and were no longer fit for purpose.
“Replacing these lights will ensure they continue to provide safe, reliable lighting to the community for decades to come,” said McDonald.
In total, the replacement of the lights took about two weeks of work, which included portions of pavement being removed to allow for 420 metres of new cable to be installed.
The new street lights are part of Manitoba Hydro’s LED Lighting Conversion Program, which over the last five years has sought to replace old-style highpressure sodium (HPS) street lights with energyefficient LEDs throughout the province.
The switch to LED is expected to save 35 gigawatt hours in electricity and six megawatts in winter peak demand savings in the coming year, as LED fixtures consume nearly 60 per cent less energy than HPS technology.
Since 2016, about 130,000 lights throughout the province have been converted.
Neepawa and Area Community Choir 2024-25
Submitted Neepawa and Area Community Choir
The Neepawa and Area Community Choir is returning this fall, and adult singers of all ages, abilities, experience levels and postal codes are invited to join.
Last year, approximately fifty singers from Neepawa and many surrounding communities enjoyed weekly rehearsals where smiles and laughter shared the stage with great choral music.
For the first time the choir hosted “Lessons and Carols” in December at the Neepawa United Anglican Church which filled the pews with people and the rafters with familiar carols.
The choir also added their voices to the Choraliers Christmas in Song NACTV presentation. In the spring they hit the road to sing at the Gladstone festival and joined in a special festival evening in
Minnedosa. Their yearend concert featured guests The Choraliers, NACI Chorale and Hims at Knox Presbyterian Church…a full house meant the choirs had to listen from the hall! This year the door is open to new as well as experienced singers. Rehearsals will begin Wednesday, Sept.11 at NACI (Room 207 on the second floor; enter the school from the main parking lot
through the doors by the MPR) from 7:00 to 8:30.
Once again, the choir is under the direction of Susan Salmon and Blair Chapman.
New singers are invited to come out to “try us on for size”. There is no commitment required during the first month. We want to encourage even tentative singers with no background in choral music to give this a
try. We believe that singing together with other people in (mostly) perfect harmony can become a healthy addiction. Of course, we hope that all our amazing singers from last year will be able to return to sing again with us! Questions regarding this year’s choir can be directed to Susan Salmon (204-3682375) or Blair Chapman (204-476-2359).
PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX
A new street light being installed on Mountain Avenue.
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The members of the Neepawa and Area Community Choir in April 2024,
2004: Budz ‘n Bloom soon to open in Neepawa
By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press
125 years ago, Wednesday, August 30, 1899
R. H. Hayward, secretary of the Underwriters association in Winnipeg, arrived in Neepawa by Saturday’s express and at once summoned the town fire brigade for practice. The brigade responded promptly, having a stream flowing in four minutes after the alarm was sounded. This was quite satisfactory to Mr. Hayward, but he requested that another water tank be provided when it is expected the promised reduction of insurance rates will go into effect. Mr. Hayward, who was accompanied by his wife, left on Sunday for the south.
100 years ago, Tuesday, August 26, 1924
No uniform scale of wages for harvest and threshing has been promulgated. As high as $5 a day has been asked and $3 offered. In southern Manitoba there appears to be a fairly general agreement on $3.50 per day.
75 years ago, Thursday, August 25, 1949
The pace-setting
Murray’s Garage Club strengthened their lead in the Neepawa Commerce Men’s Softball League when they trounced the Co-op Store aggregation last Thursday night at the Town Playground.
Lt. Col. H. D. W. Wethey, Royal Canadian Signals, has been appointed to command the Northwest Territories and Yukon radio system, with headquarters at Edmonton, Army headquarters announced recently. A native of Winnipeg, Lt. Cl. Wethey was educated in the Neepawa Collegiate and later graduated from University of Manitoba as an electrical engineer. He has been a permanent force officer since that time.
Lt. Col. Wethey is the only son of Mrs. and the late H. L. Wethey will be remembered as a former manager of the Bank of Commerce branch here.
50 years ago, Thursday, August 22, 1974
A Gardewine Transport [truck] decided to take a little journey on its own early Saturday morning. The truck was left parked facing east on Number 4 Highway near the Anglican church. While the driver was away, the truck took off on its own and rolled slowly down the highway for about a block
past Brown Avenue.
Evidently, it didn’t like the highway so it cut across the road hitting a curb between Brown and Walker Avenue, continued over Walker and down the boulevard to the edge of the drop-off. Some mysterious force brought the truck back on the highway and it continued east for several yards before going over the concrete curb and sliding down into the first creek. No damage was done by the runaway truck except knocking down a traffic sign.
20 years ago, Monday, August 30, 2004
Sixteen children have been registered to attend Budz ‘n Bloom, the new Neepawa community daycare designed to accommodate up to 50… Meanwhile, seven staff members, including a cook, have been hired to care for the children registered…
The daycare is tentatively set to open Sept. 7.
The town of Neepawa has a new logo that embraces the past while moving forward into the next century.
The new logo, a project of the Neepawa and Area Development Corporation (NADCO), features the cornucopia adopted by town fathers back in 1884.
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.
Amanda Naughton-Gale of the Neepawa and Area Development Corporation conducted a tour of upcoming daycare Budz ‘n Bloom in August of 2004. At this time, some finishing touches were still being applied, such as insulation foam application.
Corrections/Clarifications
The Neepawa Banner & Press would like to provide a correction/ clarification regarding the quilt presentation made at Country Meadows which was pictured on Page 9 of the Aug. 23 edition. It should be noted that the lap quilts are a 2024 project of the Manitoba Women’s Institute (MWI) and that those shown are just
a few samples of what was donated to the Country Meadows Personal Care Home. Heather Cummings, one of the Manitoba Government appointed members of MWI, shared that at least a dozen lap blankets were donated and that some additional lap blankets are on the way.
Note: Heather Cummings, who was
He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?
Romans 8:32 (New International Version)
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also featured in the photo that week, while also a quilter, was at the presentation of the quilts in an official capacity to represent the MWI.
For additional context, and the interest of our readers, this is a province wide project which has resulted in about 96 lap quilts presented across Manitoba so far.
Correction: In the photo cutline for the article Carberry Memorial honours bus crash victims, survivors and first responders (Aug. 16 edition), Josephine (Jo) Stokotelny’s last name was misspelt with an i instead of an l. The Banner & Press apologizes for the error. ads@neepawabanner.com
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By Chad Carpenter
Canada needs an overhaul
Canada has been dragged through yet another threatened railway strike. As usual, the unions picked grain harvesting season to pull the pin. With millions of tonnes of grain needing to be taken to storage and to export to terminals and to processing plants, the railway unions have always known that August is strike month. The postal workers always aim for Christmas for their regularly scheduled strikes and other unions are tuned to hit the most sensitive times for strikes.
I don’t think railway workers should have the right to strike, neither should postal workers. It’s not as if today’s workers are working in sweat house conditions or breaking their backs and clogging their lungs chopping coal out of the ground.
Very few industries need unions to get better working conditions and higher wages. If people don’t like their wages or working conditions, then change jobs. It’s not as if we have an over abundance of workers in Canada. Most industries are begging for employees and that’s even with some very high immigration rates.
Railways and postal work are essential services and should not be plagued with strikes. The unions are so well organized in Canada that they can make any trivial excuse for turning a grievance into a “lifethreatening” crisis. I think that for the most part, that is nonsense. But, the cause of strikes doesn’t always fall to the workers. To put in bluntly, some employers are nasty people and I don’t hesitate to say so. Some companies demand that employees basically sleep with their phones and answer texts, calls or emails at any hour of the day or night. That is simply not right and Australia is working on making it illegal. Good for them.
Ken Waddell Right in the Centre
“ To put it bluntly, some employers are nasty people and I don’t hesitate to say so
The bigger problem is that board directors, Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and other exec positions are paid way too much. The head of Boeing aircraft says he is paid $43 million a year. That is obscene and the directors and shareholders of that company allowing that are obscene and quite frankly stupid. They are playing us all for fools.
Government workers should not be allowed to strike but by the same token, many government execs are highly overpaid.
Workers should change jobs if they don’t like where they are. I may be wrong but if a person leaves a company, they may lose benefits and pensions. Pensions should be portable and I have always said that private pension plans should be portable or would be better off in a pool with the Canada Pension Plan. That way a person could switch jobs when the stress gets too much or when better wages bid for their services, I can only think of a few industries where unions are actually needed. Underground mining, especially those with bad safety records, or
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high risk work that is dangerous by it’s very nature. I think the meat packing industry needs a union to protect workers.
I welcome feedback, but I can’t see any other instances where unions are needed. I could likely use some more information on this topic but I think when railway unions go out on strike, auto industry workers, teachers, health care workers and many others, they need to look in the mirror and ask if life is really that bad.
If we cleaned up corporate greed and did away with the whole idea of confrontational wage negotiation, Canada might run a lot smoother. Most of us go to work every day, do our jobs and carry on thankful for what God and Canada have done for us. It seems we need an attitude adjustment in terms of what we think being hard done by is. Compared to 50 years ago, we have it pretty good and trust me, I know, I was working 50 years ago and I still am.
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 newspaper staff.
Single senior perks?
Cultivating a positive attitude is one of my goals. There are so many things for which I am genuinely grateful- health, family, friends, faith- so grateful that I can take these gifts for granted. In this category are also other aspects of my reality- enough and enough to share, safety in home and country, choices of what to eat and what to wear- and those are the easy wins. So today I went deeper.
I have renewed my relationship with porridge! It was the every morning but Sunday breakfast of all of my years living at home. Dad would get up and put on the porridge- if I had wanted to make my own breakfast I suppose I could have, but really? Now I add a dollop of yogurt, some nuts and berries and it’s really not bad. For lunch I scrambled a couple of eggs and microwaved them with added bacon bits and cheese, and for my evening meal I desired biscuits, and after a bit of research and remembering what my daughter-in-law taught me about baking, supper was six fresh biscuits, dripping with butter. I am thankful that I was not responsible for making meals for anyone else today, and I am thankful that I am accountable to no one for what my days intake looks like!
The front door carpet is in real need of being vacuumed. It is close to the point that I need to lift my feet in crossing it rather than scraping dust, dirt and gravel off my shoes. I see the need to clean every time I leave or enter my home. It will get done- just before I have anyone other than myself see it! I am grateful that the laundry can stay a: in the washer, b: on the close horse or clothes line, c: in the laundry basket or d: unfolded and unkempt on the bed in the spare room. I’m the only one who sees it and the only one who needs it!
There are days I have a three -part day. After breakfast I walk the dog and putter around the yard. After lunch I walk the dog and putter around the yard or have coffee with a friend. After the evening meal I walk the dog and sit with my feet up. As we walk we find folks to chat with, views to admire and bikers and skate boarders to dodge…Arie knows at which yards we pause to talk about gardens and life, and if the resident isn’t outside she stops and looks at me questioningly. I assure her that next time they might be out. She also knows who will spare her a drink of water or takes the time to pet her and those houses are golden!
I am truly grateful for those who check in on me with text messages, face times or phone calls, remembering to in turn check in on others.
There is a freedom in living alone- eating when and what I want. Mostly doing what I want. I keep telling myself to cultivate a grateful heart. It’s working- mostly.
Words from the heart
Once again, I find myself at a loss for words. The sudden, tragic deaths of four people from the RM of McCreary has shocked local residents and friends from the wider community. As each day passes, and new details of the events leading up to this tragedy are released, we find ourselves asking two questions-why; and what now?
As I write these words, the investigation is ongoing. We can be sure that the RCMP will conduct a thorough probe into the events preceding this tragedy. But they will never be able to answer some of our questions; because the voices of those who could give them the information they need were silenced forever when their lives ended. Their secrets are known only to God– and I, for one, am quite content to leave it that way.
The events of August 16 will be “yesterday’s news” before long. The earthly remains of the victims will
be laid to rest. Investigators will move on to their next case, followed by the news media with their cameras and note pads. And before long, life will return to “normal.” But it won’t be the same “normal” as it was; because it can’t be. This tragedy has touched us all. It has left us with emotional pain that will take months (maybe years) to heal. We are grateful for trauma teams and school counselors who will be on hand to help those judged to be in critical need. As for the rest of us, we must be and we will be ready to offer what assistance we can when called upon to do so.
In this column, I would like to address some words to two groups of people. First-to the immediate
families of the victims. We will respect your request for privacy. We will give you all the time you need to grieve your loss and allow your wounds to heal. If we see you on the street, we will greet you cordially. If you patronize one of our businesses, we will welcome you and do all we can to provide you with the goods and services you require. In our worship services and personal prayer times, we will ask God to give you his comfort and peace. And if you require our help at any time for any specific need, just ask-and we will do all we can to help. Second– to the wider community. Now is the time for us to come together like we never have before. We need to stand together, work
Stop the scroll
One day this past week I found myself ‘doom scrolling’.
You know the kind… Where you lay on the couch and mindlessly flip through other people’s lives.
As I was scrolling, I started to notice the perfect playroom, the aesthetic kitchens, the women who had a baby but didn’t look like they had. I noticed vacations that looked far more exciting and fancier than mine. I felt that familiar sinking in my stomach, the embarrassment creeping in as I looked around my less than perfect, not even close to aesthetically pleasing living room. The ripped and stained couch, the crumbs under foot from the latest snack, and, to be frank, in a body that at 8 months postpartum STILL does not feel like my own. I sat straight up in my seat realizing, Not again! I had fallen prey to the sneaky comparison game that so easily comes with social media. Where at the
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click of a button we can access hundreds of thousands of people’s highlight reels, their clipped and cropped and perfectly curated videos. Thirty to sixty seconds of their life where every dirty dish, stretch mark, fighting child and pit stain is carefully cropped away. Now I am as guilty as the next person for letting comparison steal my joy, for feeling like I need to ‘keep up with the Joneses’ as it were, but I’ve learned to recognize the signs in myself and have found ways to combat this joy stealer in my own life. When I pulled myself out of the comparison that night it got me thinking..What if we looked at it from a different angle? Every time we compare ourselves to
together, pray together and support each other as we heal following this tragedy. A good place to begin is to let those we love know how we feel about them, to settle disputes with others as quickly as we can, and to generously share three gifts that never grow old-love, acceptance and forgiveness. Finally– for all of us. In Psalm 46:1, King David wrote these words: “God is our refuge and strength; a very present help in time of trouble.” In desperate times, we look up. We seek help from the one who fills the heavens and the earth. He knows our hearts. He knows how we feel. He will help us heal, adjust to our loss and go on with our lives. And he will be with us every step of the way, until our healing is complete.
God is here. God is with us. God is ready to help. Don’t be afraid to call on him. He will hear your prayer and answer it immediately.
well and because of those blessings spills and rips happen.
The crumbs on the floor become a reminder that we have food in our fridge and the boy’s have snacks in hand.
The messy playroom, also covered in laundry, reminds me we have clothes to wear and a washer and dryer.
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Local assistance requested on Rick Sparling’s next book
I’m at the start of a fairly large project and am needing some help. The project involves senior baseball in the Neepawa District League, the Yellowhead League, the Manitoba Senior Baseball League and the Santa Clara Baseball League.
If you have any photos (team) or stories about your baseball days I’d be interested in hearing from you. I’m hoping to bring this up to the current date when the 2024 Santa Clara champions are crowned. 1949 (& a bit before) to 2024. Hopefully, especially,guys playing on the current Neepawa Cubs have some pictures of teams (with names) of the last 5 or 6 years (2021 NO COVID STOPPED IT) Guys from Plumas, who I have photo but no names guys from Portage (the Padres won lots) but no names to the photos I have.
If you have any help you can provide, e-mail me at rickbarb@shaw.ca or call at 1 204 668 6074
Rick Sparling.
Winnipeg, MB
Words have real consequences
someone else we are telling God he made a mistake.
He, the creator of the universe and everything in it, was wrong to make us the way he did.
Every time we compare our children to someone else’s, we are saying he made our children wrong, every time we compare our home to someone else’s we are saying he didn’t bless us enough or the right way. What changed things for me was looking to the word of God where it says the truth will set you free. He doesn’t make mistakes, he doesn’t bless us wrong, he has good and perfect timing. So my stained and ripped couch became… I have children who are healthy and play heartily and eat
When we flip the script, halt the comparison and go to the source of truth we can see the blessings around us. We can find joy and peace in our circumstances. We can see that we are, in fact, living in an answered prayer.
Tara Kauenhofen is a wife and mother of four boys.
I had the privilege of working at the Neepawa Banner from December 2008 until the summer of 2012. During that time, I came to know Ken and Christine Waddell as dedicated and hard-working entrepreneurs who used their spirituality as a moral compass to support others and our community. Despite the reputation that Ken has garnered in years past for his views on the LGBTQIA+ community, I found the Banner a very supportive space. Ken’s guidance and kindness help grow my confidence and skillset providing a foundation I have been able to build my career upon. When I eventually came out as gay, I felt supported, thanks in large part to the incredible team I worked with at the time.
Ken was aware of my identity, and although we never directly discussed LGBTQIA+ issues, I always felt respected and supported by him. He stood by me through personal milestones and challenges, offering advice and support, something I deeply appreciated. This is why I was so surprised and saddened to read Ken’s recent column in the August 16th paper (Right in the centre - If it’s news it will likely appear in this paper), where he labeled the LGBTQIA+ community as immoral and evil and expressed negative opinions.
Editor’s note: I apologize to the LGBTQIA+ community but I did not refer to that community as immoral and evil. I referred to possible future events that I might consider as immoral and that I wouldn’t run ads for those events. I used the words immoral and evil in reference to Paris Olympics Opening Ceremonies, not any particular group. –Ken Waddell
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Tara Kauenhofen
One of Tara’s many blessings.
out of helen’s kitchen Helen Drysdale School is back in session
School is back in session for a new year. School has changed from the one room school of years past. There, the teacher taught eight grades and had up to 45 children, from age five to eighteen all while maintaining order in the class room. The children sat in order of age, with the youngest up front and the oldest in the back. Older students helped the younger ones while the middle grades were being taught. Teaching aids were blackboards, chalk, a globe, maps donated from Neilson’s (the candy bar company) and imagination. The teacher had an enormous responsibility alone with the pupils. There was no phone or another teacher so all decisions were made by them. They often had to keep the stove going in winter, bring in pails of water for drinking, shovel snow, keep the school and school grounds clean and tidy and more. There were lesson plans and worksheets to be made for all the grades. The teacher was expected to teach not just the academic subjects but also music and art, to be an athletic coach, supervise lunch hour, put on the Christmas concert, organize field days, and plan parties for holidays such as Valentine’s Day.
Morning started out by singing “O Canada”, followed by the Lord’s Prayer. At the end of the day God save the King (Queen) was sung. There was a heavy emphasis on rote learning and stories and poems taught the virtues of hard work, honesty and the allegiance to Britain. Many students, being new to Canada started school speaking no English. Attendance for many children was sporadic. Many students were needed at home to help with the spring planting and the fall harvest. Most schoolhouses were built to serve students living within 3 or 4 miles, which was considered close enough for the students to walk. In the winter many were hindered by the distance to travel, weather and the lack of warm clothing.
Some schools had a teacherage on school grounds for the teacher to live in. They were usually small, poorly insulated, and the lonely if you didn’t count the mice as company. For the schools with no teacherage, the teacher was boarded out with families, often having to share their bed with a child and sometimes moved from house to house through the school year. “Misbehaving” was quickly punished. The strap was used, as was the ruler for knuckles, one hundred lines on the blackboard of “I shall not-----” was a common occurrence as well as standing with your nose to the blackboard. The bathroom was outside, referred to as the outhouse. The teacher knew if you asked to go to the bathroom in the winter months you really had to go as there was snow to drudge through and it was a cold job to do your business! Every student drank water from a pail using the same tin cup and every one usually got the measles, mumps, colds or whatever was going around at the same time.
During the 1950s teachers were in short supply. If you were a high school graduate you could teach in a rural school. My mom was just 17 when she taught school in a one room school with students that were one year younger than she was. She strapped a 16 year old for putting a mouse in her desk drawer. The one-room school was the creation of the people that desired an education for their children. These schools became the heart of the community. It seems a far cry from the modern school world of today, but it was the reality of the rural pioneer education system, which was so dependent upon the one room schoolhouse.
“An apple for the teacher will always do the trick when you don’t know your lesson in arithmetic.” This apple streusel cake is filled with a layer of apples and streusel. An “apple” fit for any teacher.
Streusel cake
3 apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
Streusel:
1/2 cup flour
2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 cup cold butter
Cake:
2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tsp. vanilla
1 cup buttermilk or milk with 1 tsp. vinegar added
In a medium bowl, add the streusel ingredients and cut the butter in with a pastry blender. Set aside. In a mixer bowl cream together the butter, and sugar around several minutes. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. In a bowl mix the flour, baking powder, soda and salt together. Alternately add in the flour with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Pour 1/2 of the batter into a greased 9X13 inch baking pan. Arrange the apple slices over the batter, followed by 2/3 of the streusel mixture. Spread remaining cake batter over the apple and streusel mixture, then sprinkle the remaining streusel mixture on top of the cake. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for around 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Neepawa’s Emerging Leaders assemble at ArtsForward
Stride Credit Union hosts networking event
Stride representatives Kate Jackman-Atkinson and Jen Nichol (pictured left) were welcoming local entrepreneurs under the age of 40 to ArtsForward earlier this month for its Emerging Leaders event. Pictured on the right, a group of some such entrepreneurs who were in attendance. The group was enjoying conversation and lunch, but took a pause to smile for the camera.
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press
The young professionals who, hopefully, are the future of Neepawa, were recently brought together at ArtsForward. This networking event for local entrepreneurs under 40 was held on Aug. 13 and organized by Stride Credit Union’s Emerging Leaders committee.
Its’ purpose, noted Kate Jackman-Atkinson, Financial Experience Officer for Stride’s Neepawa branch and committee member, was to help assemble community members and build relationships between professionals.
A similar event was held earlier this year in Portage la Prairie, and generated a very positive response.
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So much so, that another similar type of gathering has been planned in that city again in September.
As for Neepawa’s gettogether, just over 25 people RSVPed plans to attend, which for a smaller community such as ours, is a positive number to see.
Jackman-Atkinson added that in listening to some of the conversations of the day, there were connections created between owners and potential customers.
“I was really happy with the interest and the conversations. I heard really positive feedback from attendees and I hope we see this continue in the future.” said Jackman-Atkinson.
The Stride Emerging Leaders committee is made up of seven staff members from across several departments and branches, including Kate JackmanAtkinson and Pam Levandosky, the staff based in Neepawa.
As well, a few very positive discussions with Neepawa’s Economic Development Officer Marilyn Crewe about some of the plans for development within the Town.
PHOTOS BY EOIN DEVEREUX
Music and good company in Neepawa
Home Assistance Neepawa District (HAND) has been hosting many events recently. A portion of those events has included a fundraising barbecue, which took place on Aug. 15; and a Music in The Flats event, which was held on Aug. 22. Further details on each of these events are as follows:
•Left side of the page: Scenes from the HAND fundraiser barbecue. Despite the gloomy forecast, the weather held up nicely and a crowd of individuals turned out to support the organization, enjoy a hotdog lunch and music by Blair and Kim Chapman (top photo) at the parking lot of the MTS building (beside the Roxy Theatre). Funds raised at this event directly benefit HAND. Another such event was scheduled to be held on the date of this week’s paper at the Neepawa-Gladstone Coop Grocery Store from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Bottom photo: Hungry HAND supporters picked up their food before taking their seats to enjoy friendly company, conversation and take in the day’s music.
•Right side of the page: Photos from the Music in The Flats event. A musical afternoon was enjoyed that day, with all welcome to bring down a lawn chair, relax at a picnic table or on the bleachers and enjoy some fresh watermelon free of charge. Musical entertainment for the afternoon was provided by Prairie Fire & High Country. The top photo shows a group of friends conversing amongst each other while listening to and watching the performers. The bottom photo shows a closeup of the musicians who were playing that afternoon.
PHOTOS BY CASPER WEHRHAHN
Handi-Van in need of a helping hand of its own Local program dealing with debt, aging fleet of vehicles
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press
A combination of factors have the Neepawa and District HandyTransit program driving towards an extremely uncertain future. On Tuesday, Aug. 20, John Pottinger and Ray Drayson of the Neepawa and Area Disabled Persons Association, made a presentation to Neepawa Town Council. The pair provided a sobering update on the current status of the HandiTransit program.
“Our bank balance currently is $28,650 in the hole,” said Pottinger. “And our government funding of $30,000 a year has been the same since my dad was on the Handi-Van board, and he was a councillor for 18 years and I’ve been a councillor for 14 [years]. We have never had an increase…ever.”
Pottinger also informed Council that ever since the United Way had to pull its annual support, to the tune of $10,000 a year, it has been a struggle. On top of that, the
ridership totals for the program have still not rebounded to preCOVID numbers.
“In 2018, we were doing 10,879 per year and [in] 2019, it was 9,727. Then when COVID hit, we were down to around 3,100 [on average]. In 2023, we were back up to 5,098 and we’re at a total of 3,324 so far for this year. So, the ridership is moving up, but slowly and it’s never come back to where it was,” Pottinger explained.
Other negatives severely impacting the program include costs for required annual audits, and vehicle safety inspections. As well there is the expense of Autopac and the substantial increase in fuel prices over the last few years, even with the pause in the provincial gas tax factored in.
All and all, those combination of issues have placed HandiTransit in a difficult situation, and searching for long term solutions.
Vehicles starting to age out
Pottinger noted they are draw-
ing attention to this situation now, because there will be another huge decision Handi-Van will need to make in the future in relation to its aging fleet of vehicles.
“We have a big bus and two small vans, and the older one is a 2014 [model] with 230,000 kilometres on it. We should be looking at replacing it, but we have no money to do that.” stated Pottinger.
Drayson added that the big bus is even older, though they couldn’t say exactly what the model year was, perhaps between 2006-2010.
“We haven’t able to even think about putting money away for replacement,” said Drayson.
As if all this wasn’t enough, Pottinger informed Council that the transmission in the newer van had to be replaced, to the cost of around $7,000.
Pottinger concluded by saying this is not just a Neepawa and Area problem, as he has heard of many other handi-transit services in Manitoba dealing with the exact same issues. He cited one example
of a volunteer board having to just drop the keys off at the municipal office and saying we just can’t sustain it anymore.
Viable options needed
After this presentation closed, council members asked a few questions of Pottinger and Drayson.
A question was asked about the need to increase to the user rate.
Pottinger stated that many of the users of the service are on very fixed budgets and that they’ve tried not to pass the issue down to them.
Another question brought up the possible sale of advertising or sponsorship on the vehicles as an addition revenue option. Pottinger replied that unfortunately was not something they can do.
He explained that the wording of their contract to receive their annual provincial funding prohibits such a thing.
In conclusion, Pottinger and Drayson laid out what might have to happen moving forward.
“Back then, $30,000 use to be
able to take care of a lot of the expenses, and we’re not there, anymore,” said Pottinger. “Going forward, [all the municipalities connected to the program] we’re going to have to look at, maybe $20,000 a year worth of extra funding just to keep us floating. Because if the Provincial Government doesn’t come up with more,…I don’t know.”
Background
The Neepawa and District Disabled Persons Association Incorporated, also known as the Neepawa Handi-Van, is a nonprofit organization that provides transportation services in the Town of Neepawa and the Rural Municipalities of Rosedale, North Cypress-Langford, and GlenellaLansdowne.
Priority is given to seniors and persons with disabilities to transport them to their medical appointments but it now accepts bookings from the public for other trips if the vehicles are available.
Town of Neepawa Council update - August meeting
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press
The Town of Neepawa held its monthly council meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 20. During the months of July and August, only one meeting is held each month. The council will be switching back to a meeting on every first and third Tuesday of the month, starting in September.
Councillor reports
• Councillor Lisa Pottinger, who is the Town’s official representative on the Yellowhead Centre board, updated Mayor and Council on the current situation with the building. The volunteer operated facility recently ran into problems with one of the pipeline which runs underneath the arena’s concrete floor. The issues delayed the installation of the ice and cancelled several scheduled events, including the Neepawa Titans Hockey School and Training Camp. Repairs have been made and, as of Monday, Aug. 26, the creation of ice was underway.
• Mayor Brain Hedley noti-
fied the rest of council that himself, along with Deputy Mayor Murray Parrott and CAO Colleen Synchyshyn, sat down with Treena Slade and Dan McGregor of the Prairie Mountain Health, in relation to the community contribution to the new regional hospital.
• Councillor Yvonne Sisley reported that the Summer Day Camp has concluded for the summer. Sisley thanked the participants, as well as operators Prestyn Feeny, Ruby Rae and Katie Rae-Byram, for their involvement. Neepawa’s Men’s Shed has completed construction of 12 bat houses, which will be placed throughout town. Bats are actually very good creatures to have around, as they can consume a large number of pest insects and aid in pollination. Anyone interested in sponsoring a bat house, is asked to contact Neepawa Rec. The Children’s Business Fair was a success, as 17 youth set up booths and a combined $1,700 in product was sold. What’s the Big Idea is scheduled for Oct. 17. Planning for the event
is under way. Lastly, Sisley noted that she attended the Rolling Barrage event and was happy to see the amount of locals who came out to show their support for this annual cross-Canada awareness initiative. Rolling Barrage is a transCanada motorcycle trek, which attempts to raise funds, and awareness of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in military, police, fire and emergency services personnel.
Manager of Operations
Denis Saquet’s update to council members and the community, included details on some patchwork of roads that recently took place on some streets.
As well, Wastewater Treatment Plant training in the new facility started on Tuesday, Aug. 20 for staff. The contractors from Quebec, who are in charge of that training worked with local staff for three days on some of the details related to the new plant.
Mowing of side roads continues to proceed throughout the Town limits. Work is also on the go for
the removal of brush out of the compost site.
Correspondence
The Town of Neepawa has received a letter expressing concern on sidewalk and trail safety in regard to e-scooters. The use of these varieties of transportations has taken off in interest locally in the last few year, but are not yet regulated in Manitoba.
Town of Neepawa is being asked to do what it can to strictly enforce local by-laws when in comes to the operation of e-bikes or scooters.
Misc items
• A portion of Hurrell Road, which is just used on a seasonal basis, will be temporarily closed for a one-year period. The reason for the closure relates to a railway crossing at that location. A new rail crossing must be designed and despite the Town pushing for action on this for years, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) has been unable to come up with a solution. The crossing will be closed from Nov. 15, 2024 to Nov. 15, 2025, to allow for the required road
upgrades and installation of a gated warning system.
• Tipping fees for contaminated recycling sent to Evergreen Environmental Technologies has been changed from $200 per tonne to $250 per tonne.
• Mountain Dental has received approval on its application to the Storefront Improvement Program. storefront initiative was cre-
ated back in 2019 to assist businesses with the cost of exterior or cosmetic upgrades to their storefronts, up to 50 per cent, and a maximum of $3,000. In its application, Mountain Dental will receive reimbursement on its new signage and light of $1,180.50 to help with the cost of those improvements. Mayor and Council reviewed the request and approved the application.
Whitemud Music Festival rocks Arden
The annual Whitemud Music Festival filled Arden’s Lansdowne Centennial Park with a plethora of musical acts this past weekend. With it, a crowd of people turned up to enjoy the festivities, food and music. Pictured here are just a few of the many bands that performed. Top left: Members of ‘For Those About to Rock’ (AC/DC Tribute). Top middle: Rattlesnake Suitcase (Guns N’ Roses tribute). Above right: Rob Waddell, one of the members of the band Annabella Proper. Above left: Damn The Torpedoes (Tom Petty tribute). Above middle: The B34ST.
Neepawa’s coat room initiative introduces coat sponsorships
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Milligan added, “The response to the coat room was overwhelmingly positive! Community volunteers, coat donors and newcomers all encouraged the coat room to keep going! We ended the 2023 season with a waiting list of newcomers hoping for a coat... we simply ran out of coats to give! This year we hope to have more coats to be able to welcome even more newcomers through the coat room.”
Another great year is expected by the NNCR, with 2024 registrations for newcomers opening
this weekend, on Sept. 1. This registration period will run until Sept. 21, with the forms available either through NNCR’s Facebook or by email request via neepawancr@gmail.com. Due to demand, appointments for coats will be generated via lottery based on available inventory.
Additionally, newcomers must have arrived after Apr. 1, 2024 for the upcoming winter to be considered their first winter.
Milligan shared that preparations for this term have been going well, stat-
ing, “Coat inventory is in full swing… and the coat room opens its doors on Oct. 4! We will run a coat drive in September and we are also offering a ‘Sponsor a Coat’ program for this season.”
This coat sponsorship program is new to the NNCR for 2024 and allows another option for those who would like to support the coat room but do not have a coat to donate.
“The NNCR board has shopped for good quality winter coats during spring clearance sales for people
to now sponsor,” Milligan explained, noting that a monetary donation is given to cover the cost of a coat purchased by the NNCR board instead.
Those wishing to lend a hand in giving Neepawa’s newcomers a warm welcome are invited to drop off coat donations at the donation bins located at ArtsForward or residential address 262 Second Ave. in Neepawa. Further details on coat sponsorship are available via NNCR’s social media.
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE NEEPAWA NEWCOMERS COAT ROOM
A pair of adults converse in front of a map that was on display at the facilities used by the Neepawa Newcomers Coat Room in 2023.
PHOTOS BY DIANE WARNER
What is the value of nutrients in a bale of hay or straw?
By Shawn Cabak Manitoba Agriculture
The cost of fertilizing an annual or perennial forage crop is a significant expense to the operating budget. Both annual and perennial crops require optimal fertility to achieve high yields that many growers aim for in their cropping plans. Macro-nutrients including nitrogen (N), phosphorous (P), potassium (K) and sulphur (S) contribute the lions share to high yields but micro-nutrients are important as well. When Manitoba Agriculture released its cost of production budgets in January, the average fertilizer cost for growing annual crops ranged from $124/ acre for red spring wheat to $142 for canola or $177 for corn.($164, $184, & $230 respectively last year) When a grain crop is harvested nutrients are removed in the grain and the balance are left behind in the straw and roots. If the straw is left on the field these nutrients become available to subsequent crops. If the straw is removed then those nutrients must be replaced by commercial fertilizer. One ton of wheat straw has 65 lb of N,P,K and S compared to one ton of oat straw that has 74 lb. A 1,250 lb bale of alfalfa grass hay that is 14 per cent protein has 58 lb of N, P, K & S per bale or 92 lb/ton. Using average fertilizer values the nutrients in a 1,000 lb bale of wheat or oat straw are
Cattle/calf numbers lowest in 37 years
By Shawn Cabak Manitoba Agriculture
Canadian farmers held 11.9 million cattle and calves on their farms on July 1, down 1.4 per cent from the same date the previous year. This is the smallest cattle herd size observed since July1,1987.
worth close to $20/bale. The nutrients in the tame hay bale would be worth approximately $35. For more information contact the Manitoba Agriculture office in Portage at 204-239-3353 or shawn.cabak@gov.mb.ca
Canadian cattle producers retained less breeding stock on July 1,2024, with year-over-year decreases being observed in all breeding stock categories except milk cows (+0.4 per cent) and beef heifers for breeding (+0.8 per cent). Producers held fewer calves (-2.4 per cent) and feeder heifers (-1.5 per cent), yet more steers (+0.7 per cent), compared with July 1, 2023. In Manitoba there were fewer cattle, fewer beef cows and less beef replacement heifers (3.5 per cent, 3.2 per cent and 3.6 per cent respectively).
From January to June 2024, total cattle and calves
slaughter decreased 4.6 percent year over year to 1.7 million head. By contrast, international exports of cattle and calves rose15.5 percent to 398,300 head over the same period, supported by strong prices.
Hog inventory moves higher
Canadian hog producers reported having 14 million hogs on their farms on July 1, 2024, up 1.3 per cent from the same date one year earlier. Inventories in Quebec, Ontario and Manitoba,
which, combined, are home to over 80 per cent of Canada’s hogs, all rose year over year.
On July 1, hog producers reported having 1.2 million sows and gilts (-0.8 per cent).
In Manitoba both total hogs and sows and gilts were 4.4 per cent and 4.3 per cent
higher respectively. The pig crop fell to 14.9 million from January to June, a 1.1 per cent decrease from the same period one year earlier. Total hog slaughter declined 3.6 per cent to 10.7 million head while international exports of live hogs increased 4.2 per cent.
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Melody Acres and English Ranching
Tuesday Aug. 22, saw Melody Acres and English Ranching, along with the Assiniboine Watershed District and Covers and Co., welcomed customers,ranchers and grain farmers to our very first field day. Connor English spoke to the crowd about the changes that have been made to produce more production, reduce inputs and change the way traditional ranching has been done for decades on the prairies. Guests were shown solar direct watering systems, warm and full season cover crops and rotational grazing with daily moves. Attending the farm tour were visitors from Portage la Prairie, Altona,Neepawa, Deloraine, Birtle and Killarney. We were so lucky to havewonderful weather for the tour. We encourage anyone that has questions about regenative agriculture tocontact their local watershed district or Connor and Brian English.
More local results from the 2024 Manitoba Summer Games
By Paul Koshel
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The Manitoba Summer Games 2024 saw quite a few athletes from Neepawa and the surrounding area participate this year in Dauphin. This article will look at all the athletes, coaches and managers that gave up numerous hours of their summer holidays and work shifts in order to represent Westman and their local towns, of course which include Neepawa.
Basketball
In regard, to the two U16 basketball teams, Neepawa had two athletes who were part of this team: Rhea Koshel for the girls team and Juris Luna for the boys.
Other locals on the basketball teams were Gabe Mignault and Owen Unrau of Carberry on the boys team and Charlie Unrau, also from Carberry, on the girls sqaud.
The three boys from the area, along with Head Coach Chris Unrau (also from Carberry) had a phenomenal tournament at the Games and easily defeated all teams in the round robin and throughout the playoffs. The team would win the gold medal by beating the Winnipeg Gold team by a score of 78-57.
The U16 Westman girls team would have a much tougher time through the round robin tournament since they started out in Pool B, but win all their games and move to the A Pool. It is here they would defeat Winnipeg Gold 57-51 to advance to the Gold medal final. Unfortunately, the team would come up two points short in the gold medal game to the Winnipeg Blue team and be defeated by a score of 38-40 in the final two minutes of the game. Overall, a very good representation by Westman basketball teams with a gold and silver medal.
Track and field
In athletics (track and field), there was a very large representation of athletes from not only Neepawa (Karina Wither, Kira Koshel, Chastity Brincheski, Amaya Cox, and Rocklyn Turner) but also from the Gladstone/Langruth area (Linley Armstrong, Jane Winters, Ella Stewart, Stacie Czeranko, and Alex Bullert). Also from Neepawa was Head coach Paul Koshel and Manager Lynette Wither.
The track and field athletes practiced three days a week prior to the games in both Gladstone and Brandon. At the Games, the Track meet was held over two days with a Cross country meet held on the third day of the Games. The correct results are as follows:
• Rocklyn Turner (U16) - High Jump (Bronze), Triple Jump (7th), 4 x 100m (6th).
• Chastity Brincheski (U16) - Discus (8th), Shot put (8th).
• Amaya Cox (U16) - Long Jump (7th), Triple Jump (10th), 200m (8th), 4 x 100m (Bronze).
• Kira Koshel (U16) - Pentathlon (Silver), 4 x 100m (Bronze).
• Karina Wither (Y16) - 200m (7th), Javelin (5th), Discus (6th), 4 x 100m (Bronze), Medley relay (5th), 4 x 200m mixed (Bronze).
• Jane Withers (U14) - Ball throw (Bronze), Shot put (5th), 150m (14th), 4 x 100m (4th).
• Linley Armstrong (U14) - Discus (5th), High Jump (5th).
• Stacie Czeranko (U16) - Javelin (Gold), Shot put (8th), 4 x 100m (6th).
• Alex Bullert (U16) - Pentathlon (4th), High Jump (5th).
• Ella Stewart (U14) - Pentathlon (Gold), Long Jump. (Bronze), 4 x 100m (4th), Cross Country team (Bronze).
IMAGES FORWARDED TO BANNER & PRESS COURTESY OF PAUL KOSHEL
Several local athletes showcased their abilities this year at the 2024 Manitoba Summer Games in Dauphin, including, from left to right: Gabe Mignault (Carberry), Juris Luna (Neepawa) and Owen Unrau (Carberry), who were members of the bronze medal winning U16 boys basketball team.
As well, Neepawa was well represented at the MB Summer Games, in terms of both athletes and coaches. Featured in the picture are (In no particular order) Karina Either, Kira Koshel, Chastity Brincheski, Amaya Cox and Rocklyn Turner, along with coach Paul Koshel and manager Lynette Wither.
Rhea Koshel of Neepawa also earned a silver medal in Basketball, as part of U16 girls team, representing Team West. Charlie Unrau of Carberry was also a member of the team.
Henton wins bronze at MB Summer Games in Standing Long Jump
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Congraluations to Natalie Henton, who competed for Team West athletics and got bronze in the U14 standing long jump.
Cooper Kasprick set to lead hometown Titans
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The Neepawa Titans recently announced that 19-year-old Cooper Kasprick of Neepawa has been named captain of the team for the upcoming 20242025 MJHL season.
“It’s super special,” said Kasprick after being named captain. “I grew up watching Neepawa, and I always wanted to play for them. We billeted guys as I was growing up and I always looked up to them. To be the now captain of the team, it’s just a huge honour. I can’t stress that enough, it’s very important to me and now can look forward to having a good year.”
Kasprick knows the big letter comes with a little extra attention, especially from younger kids who will come to the Yellowhead Centre to watch games. “I remember growing up, I didn’t know a ton of players names, but I always picked out the captain and would watch him.”
Having played over 100 MJHL games, the local boy says he’s been lucky to learn from some terrific leaders. “I learned so much from the leaders last year, Cody Gudnason, Connor Thompson, Ewan Poirier, Cade Bendtsen, all those guys. I know they’ll keep helping me this year, we’ll keep in touch, and I’ll keep trying to be like them.”
Being named captain of your hometown team is a big deal but Kasprick is grounded and plans to stick with what’s been working. “It’s a continuation of things. I don’t need to change who I am, so I’ll just be myself and have everyone just be who they are. We have a lot of returning players, we’ll
keep pulling together, be a team. That’s really what it’s all about.”
Head Coach Ken Pearson says Cooper is the perfect player and person to lead the franchise going forward.
“We are very excited to have Cooper lead our team as our captain for the upcoming season, in his time here with us, he has matured into a great player on the ice and an outstanding community first person off the ice. He is exactly the type of guy that we want our younger players and future Titans looking up to and we are very proud of him. Having a Neepawa boy as our captain is an added bonus for us and the community. It gives other local area boys something to strive for.”
Kasprick says having the support of teammates and especially his Head Coach means a great deal to him.
“It’s great to have that support from Kenny, he’s a great coach. We have a wonderful staff with assistant coaches Zak Hicks and Landon Cameron. Three amazing coaches, just to have their support is huge. They have trust in me, and I have lots of trust in them. I think we have a good bond between the staff and the team. I really believe we can go far into the playoffs.”
Already looking forward to the season after a taste of the playoffs last year, the now captain can’t wait for things to ramp up over the next few weeks. “I’m really excited to get this going. Every sleep is one day closer. I know lots of guys are coming back early and I can’t wait to see them. We’re going to have a fun, good year.”
The Neepawa Titans open their regular season at home vs the Portage Terriers on Saturday, Sept. 21.
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Portage Padres defeat Plumas to win Santa Clara Baseball Championship
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press
The Portage Padres have established themselves as a true modern day dynasty in the Santa Clara Baseball League (SCBL) , winning their fifth league title in the last eight seasons.
The Padres secured their place in local sports history with an 8-5 win over the Plumas Pirates, in the fifth and deciding game of this year’s League Championship on Wednesday, Aug. 21.
Tyler Olson pitched six innings to earn the game and series earning victory, while Kade Maryniuk was credited with the save. The pair surrendered just five hits in total to the Pirates, over seven innings.
This league title marks the fifth time Portage have become league champions since 2016. The 2021 SCBL season was cancelled, due to provincial restrictions related to COVID.
Year-end award winners
The Santa Clara Baseball League has announced its award recipients for the 2024 season. Daylan Laramee of the Portage Padres was named the League MVP. Laramee’s regular season numbers were extremely impressive, as he had a .526 hitting percentage.
As for the 2024 pitching award, Neepawa’s Garrett Rempel and Plumas’ Rylan Denbow were named cowinners. Both hurlers finished the regular season with identical 4-2 records, with Rempel collecting 46 strikeouts in 40 innings pitched, while Denbow had 41 in 38.
Meanwhile, Carson Du-
Rylan Denbow of Plumas and Garrett Rempel of Neepawa
winners of the Santa Clara Baseball League’s Top Pitching award for 2024.
bois of Portage was named Rookie of the Year.
Congratulations to the Portage Padres and the rest of the Santa Clara Baseball League on another successful season.
The Portage Padres are the 2024 Santa Clara Baseball League Champions, after defeating the Plumas Pirates on Wednesday, Aug. 21.
were named co-
A look back at the Neepawa Lions Club #3105
November 3, 1938 – June 30, 2024
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Over the 85+ years as one of several Service Clubs in Neepawa, the Neepawa Lions Club has a legacy and history of accomplishments to contribute to the development of the town in numerous programs and projects that helped the community grow towards its present status.
The Neepawa Lions Club started its service in 1938, just as World War II was starting. The original members and with help from the citizens of Neepawa, began fund raising project to fund war bonds and put together and send personal care packages to the soldiers who were engaged with fighting in the European front.
After the war, the Neepawa Lions Club began many programs, projects and fund raising for local community needs, Lions District projects (Lions International Foundation programs) and assistance to Lions International to sponsor needed programs in Third World countries or assistance in countries where natural disasters such as major flood, typhoons and hurricanes, earthquakes and fires are common occurrences and help was needed to help people survive.
Through Lions Clubs around the world, financial assistance had been distributed to clubs that needed funds to sponsor local health clinics, digging wells to find potable water supplies for its citizens and to address the need for its citizens to improve their vision and other health problems. Lions Clubs in North America (and Neepawa), have been collecting recycled eye glasses. They are then repaired and the lens strength is identified. The glasses are then distributed to citizens around the world through Lions International programs. It is estimated that thousands of pairs of used glasses have been collected in Neepawa through the Lions drop off box locations.
The following is a summary list of Neepawa Lions Club’s local accomplishments in Neepawa over the years.
• During 1933 to 1943, Neepawa had a Neepawa Citizens Band. After it folded, the Neepawa Lions Club revived this band in 1952. In 1960, the Lions Club expanded the band program into the Neepawa Area Collegiate. By 1962, the Lions band members had trained students and both the senior and junior bands were established. The Lions Club supplied the instruments and marching band uniforms. This program existed for approximately 25 years.
• In 1940, the Neepawa Lions Club sponsored West Side Outdoor Community Park on what is now the H.M Kellington School playground, along Mill Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues. This was a well used year round park until the land was turned over to Beautiful Plains School Division when the Hazel M. Kellington was built.
• In 1946, just after the war ended, the Lions Club began to concentrate on major events for fund raising. A first “three day Lions Country Fair” was held in the original town arena. This arena was located on the property of the current Yellowhead Manor, across from the current Legion. From there, the Lions Club moved the events to the Lions Riverbend Park and held an annual bingo fundraiser which they called PARKO. The event was a huge successful fundraiser for the club because the main prize for a blackout bingo was a brand new automobile.
• In 1952, the Neepawa Lions Club contributed financially and by volunteer labour to build the Neepawa Curling Club. In 1963, the club again assisted with funds to install artificial ice and a heating system for the facility.
• In 1954, the Neepawa Lions Club established the Lions Riverbend Park. Over the following years, the Lions Club as sisted financially and with member volunteers to build a swimming pool, recreation camping grounds, concession building, the public washrooms, and more recently, a children’s play ground with new, safe equip ment. The current swimming pool was constructed in 1976, during Manitoba’s Centennial year. The Lions club contributed $40,000.00 toward this building and pool.
Lions Club contributed $24,000.00 to assist with the conversion of the existing salt plant buildings into an arena and a community hall. Currently, this facility is known as the Yellowhead Centre. In 1972, the Lions Club contributed to the installation of artificial ice into the arena/ rink. Over the years, a number of Lions Club members served on Yellowhead management volunteer boards. In 1982, the Lions Club helped retire a final debt of a $5,500 loan.
• When the Neepawa District Hospital was renovated in the mid seventies, the Lions club assisted with installation of emergency lighting, an operating table and a public washroom.
• Since the mid-seventies, the Neepawa Lions Club had been a sponsor for the Holiday Festival of the Arts annual event. A presentation of a $200 scholarship and the Lions Rose Bowl Trophy was awarded to the winner of the senior vocal competition.
• Since 1975, the Neepawa Lions Club was one of four service clubs in Neepawa to present a top graduating students with a Financial Scholarship of $2,000.
• One of the four baseball diamonds located at the Fair Grounds had been sponsored by the Neepawa Lions Club.
is still used for their fund raising project. Lottery tickets with both prizes or 50-50 cash draws, concerts at the Roxy Theatre and selling both Lions light bulbs and Lions peanuts door to door were some past fund raising projects. Recently, with diminishing membership, the Lions club has concentrated on the semi annual Lions Life Lines and Christmas Cake sales, and both baseball and football pools. All were very successful.
• In 1981, during the United Nations declaration as the Year of the Disabled Persons, the Neepawa Lions raised $28,000.00 and purchased a van for the Touchood Park Association, a non-profit organization serving adults with developmental and physical disabilities. They also contributed funds for the first community operated ambulance vehicle.
• In 1983, during Neepawa’s Centennial year, the Neepawa Lions Club constructed the Nursery School located next to the Regional Library. It was then turned over to volunteer board members.
• When the new Regional Public Library was built, the Neepawa Lions Club purchased shelves for the book displays.
• In the 58 years that the Neepawa Lions Club has owned the Stoney Creek School, the club maintained the interior of the school in the manner that the school was used prior to 1950. Since its been located in Lions Riverbend Park, the school has been re-shingled three times, the most recent in the Spring of 2024. It has been repainted for the second time, the latest in the Fall of 2023.
• In the early sixties, when the Neepawa Golf and Country Club were improving the 9-hole course, the Neepawa Lions Club assisted in purchasing the current clubhouse, changing the holes to grass greens and installing a watering system.
• In 1965, the Neepawa Lions Club purchased the historic Stoney Creek School from the Beautiful Plains School Division and moved it to its current site at the north end of the Lions Riverbend Park. The school has been maintained by the Lions club and made available for its club’s meetings, for visiting classes from H.M. Kellington School, Manitoba Retired Teachers annual meeting place, for families for private gatherings/reunions. Most recently, the Neepawa Summer Recreation program has been using the school during July and August as its base for the program. In 2017, the Lions club applied for and was granted a designation for the Stoney Creek School as a Provincial Heritage Building.
• In 1969, the Neepawa Council of the day and the Neepawa Lions Club, called a public meeting and drafted a motion to purchase and convert the former Canada Salt Company buildings, into a multi-recreation facility. The building is located on Mountain Avenue and William Street. In 1970, the Neepawa
• In 1974-1975, the Neepawa Lions Club contributed finances toward the building of the Yellowhead Manor affordable apartment housing project located on Davidson St.
• When the new Regional Public Library was built, the Neepawa Lions Club purchased shelves for the book displays.
• The Neepawa Lions Club was a consistent sponsor of recreation events over the years. Minor baseball teams, youth soccer and hockey teams were sponsored and often, uniforms and equipment were provided for the young athletes. In 1976, during the provincial summer games held in Neepawa, the Lions Club was a Silver Sponsor. Many of the members volunteered during the events.
• Over the years, the Neepawa Lions Club did many different kinds of events for fund raising. Some included TV Bingo through NACTV. The Lions Club purchased electric bingo equipment for TV bingo. This equipment was donated to NACTV and
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The Lions Riverbend Park sign, which continues to stand at Neepawa’s Riverbend Park, which is a home for many activities.
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Yard Sale
Yard Sale in Alonsa west of school. Friday Aug. 30, Sat. Aug. 31, Sun. Sept. 1 and Mon. Sept 2. Daily 9-6. Lots of clean, unique and interesting finds.
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Obituary
Rennie D. Wiebe
Rennie D. Wiebe of Carberry, Manitoba passed away suddenly at Fox Memorial Hospital, Carberry, Manitoba on July 24, 2024. Rennie was born December 10, 1947 at Portage la Prairie to August (Gus) and Marie Wiebe. Rennie was the eldest of three Chirldren.
Rennie worked at CFB Shilo as a firefighter for 30 years. He leaves to mourn his wife of 51 years, Beverley, daughter Kim (Jason) children Tristan and Jorja, son Christopher children Dylan and Carson. He is predeceased by his father Gus Wiebe, mother Marie Wiebe, brother Barry Wiebe, and sister Gwen (Wiebe) Blair.
A private burial at a future date is planned.
Donations may be made to the Humane Society in Rennie’s Name.
David Lorne LeBoutillier
David Lorne LeBoutillier passed away peacefully with his family at his side after a 4 year battle with cancer.
David was born in Neepawa hospital on December 17, 1938. He was raised on the family farm in Hallboro, attended the Hallboro school then to the Neepawa Collegiate. After graduating, he taught school in Bellsite, MB. In 1958, he married his high school sweetheart, Lois Craig and moved up to Churchill, MB where David took a teaching position. Before their first child was born, they moved back to Neepawa and he worked at McDougall’s Garage, then Texaco Hi-way Station then to Murray’s Garage of Neepawa as a parts manager where he worked until his retirement.
David loved golfing and curling, playing in many golf tournaments and curling bonspiels over the years. He was also a member of the Anglican Church for a number of years.
Davids commitment to whatever he set his mind to was both inspiring and admirable. One of the best examples of this was his passion for his yard and the beautiful flowers that adorned it. Also his love of Christmas created a showcase of lights that would light up the entire yard for all to see.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lois, daughters Suzanne (Gary) Rink, Yvonne (Don) Abstreiter, son Mark (Angie), daughter-in-law Cynthia, brothers Ron (Carole) and Doug (Sheryl), sisters-in-law Carol Duffus and Beverly Bradley, brothers-in-law Brian (Linda) Bradley and Darrell (Charlene) Bradley, 8 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his son Robert, parents Wilfred and Lillian, father-in-law Robert Craig, mother-in-law Lucille Bradley, sisters Ruth (Larry) Mosonier, Ada (Frank) Clark, Phyllis (Don) Lawson, brother in-law Bill Duffus, and many nieces and nephews.
A service was held on Friday August 23, 2024 at the Neepawa Legion.
The family would like to thank Dr. Wiebe, the hospital staff, cancer care staff and home care staff for all their wonderful care and support. Thank you as well to the Legion Ladies for the lunch, Brian James for his support, Lisa Pottinger for the beautiful singing at the service, to everyone for the phone calls, food, flowers and cards, to all that have been supportive, especially over the last year and to all the family for their love and support.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cancer Care.
When the nights are cold and the stars are few, we close our eyes and think of you. A silent hope, a silent tear, a silent wish that you were here.
Rest in peace David.
White’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
www.whitesfh.ca
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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 9:00-3:30
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Help Wanted
Dickson Farms Ventures Ltd. Seasonal Work. Sorters/ Pickers needed for 2024 Potato Harvest. We are located 5 minutes from the Town of Carberry. Harvest to start tentatively the week of Sept. 9/24, for approximately 3-4 weeks. Please contact Pat for more details. 204-834-2534 or 204-476-0487.
Auctions
Meyers Auctions & Appraisals. Call Brad at 368-2333. www.meyersauctions.com
Obituary
Jeanne Puhach
Jeanne Puhach, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished pillar of the community, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16th, at Neepawa Hospital, at the age of 57.
After a courageous battle with melanoma, Jeanne leaves behind a legacy of compassion, hard work, and unwavering optimism.
For Sale or Rent
Storage vans (semi trailers) for rent or sale. Anderson's 204-385-2685, 204-3852997 Gladstone
For Rent
Apartment for rent. Bri-Mont apartments, 331 Mountain Avenue. Phone 204-8414419
Coming Events
Minnedosa Adult Learning Centre s course registrations start Wed. Sept. 4th. Contact Val Gawel in Room 2 of the Minnedosa Collegiate 74 Armitage Ave. Phone: 204867-2519 or email alc@ rrsd.mb.ca
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Expressive Dance with Crystal. Dance classes for 2 yrs and up. Adult and boys classes offered. Itsy Bitsy Yoga (infant up to toddler), Jazz/Hip Hop, Tap, Contemporary, Highland, Celtic Irish, Theatrics, Ballet, Couples Dance, Stretch Class, Belly dance, Jigging and the Charleston. Fall registration starts Tuesday, Sept. 3, 3 - 8 pm, at Minnedosa Community Conference Centre. For further info contact Crystal, cell 204-867-2446 or home 204-867-3561.
Mountain Road Craft Sale: Monday, Sept 2, 2024, 10:30 am - 2:00 pm. Hwy 357. Lunch available. Contact 204-966-3829
Obituary
Leslie Campbell November 13, 1944 - June 25, 2024 Age 79 years, Leslie passed away at the Boyne Lodge, Carman, MB. Service of Celebration will be held at: Stride Community Hall in Gladstone, MB, September 7th, 2024 at 1:30 pm Lunch to follow
Jeanne leaves to mourn her passing and cherish many wonderful memories; her loving husband, John, and their four children: Sam (Alejandra), Natalie (Andrew), Kaitlyn (Louis), and Zach (Meghan), along with six beloved grandchildren and more on the way, her mother Denise Pelletier, her siblings; Anne (John), Paul (Joanne), Marc (Diane), Lucie (Mike), her in-laws Alvin (Deb), Dennis (Leah), Pat (Evan), Gerald (Brenda), James (Michelle), Richard (Allison) along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and many friends.
Jeanne was predeceased by her father Ovide Pelletier, and by her mother-in-law and father-in-law Mary and Nicholas Puhach
Jeanne was known for her kind-hearted spirit and tireless dedication, especially in her role at Laurier Home Hardware, where she touched many lives with her warmth and helpful nature. Her selfless care extended throughout the community, where she was a beloved figure and an enduring source of support and inspiration. Jeanne's favorite hobbies included curling, gardening, camping, and playing cards. She also cherished reading books and watching movies. Her deep faith and commitment to her church were central to her life, reflecting her devotion to both her spirituality and her community.
Prayers was on Friday, August 23, 2024 at 7:00 pm at Notre Dame des Victoires Roman Catholic Church, Laurier, MB. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 11:00 am at Notre Dame des Victoires Roman Catholic Church, Laurier, MB with Fr. James Ahaneku as celebrant. The interment followed to the McCreary Catholic Cemetery, McCreary, MB. The family extends a special thanks to Ste. Rose and Neepawa Hospital for their loving care and dedication throughout Jeanne's treatment.
Should friends so desire, please consider remembering Jeanne with a donation to Ste. Rose Hospital c/o the Prevost Foundation, Box 60, Ste. Rose du Lac, MB, R0L 1S0 or Neepawa CancerCare, Box 1240, Neepawa, MB, R0J 1H0.
Her memory will continue to uplift and inspire all those she leaves behind.
Sneath-Strilchuk -Ste. Rose Chapel 204-447-2444 • www.sneathstrilchuk.com
Joseph Maurice Denis Sevigny February 1, 1960 – August 19, 2024 Denis, as most knew him by, a devoted father and grandfather, passed away on August 19, 2024 at the age of 64. Denis was predeceased by his parents Jack and Martha and brother in law Gary. He leaves to cherish fond memories, his son Andrew (Tasha), his grand daughter Madison, his sisters Nancy (David) and Suzanne, and his brother Jack, as well as his nephews John, Daryl, Nick, Brian, and Brandon. Dad lived a life of giving back to his friends, family and community. If there was a volunteer opportunity you could count on him to fill the role. Whether it be with the local bowling club coaching kids at the local, provincial or national level, the local lions club to help raise funds to give back to the community, or volunteering at the local fair, Dad was there.
In 2016 his health began to take a turn for the worse. Fighting through many health challenges it was eventually determined that he would need radiation therapy to battle the cancer that was found. Winning the fight against cancer in 2017 his life would not be what it once was. Life was still a struggle each day after the cancer was gone. Many doctors were shocked by the fight that he had in him.
In 2020 Dad moved in with our family to have people around him as he went through his days. He got to spend the last 4 years watching his grand daughter grow up. He loved his family and would continue to do anything to help us all.
On August 19, 2024 Dad went to be with the Lord. No more pain, no more hurt, no more suffering. He will be greatly missed during our time here on earth, but one day for those of us that believe in the Lord, we will get to spend eternity with him.
I love you dad, but I know you are pain free and that I will see you again.
A Service will be held at a later date.
Should friends so desire, donations in memory of Joseph may be made to The Dauphin Bible Camp Po Box 686 Dauphin, MB R7N 3B3 Sneath-Strilchuk -Dauphin Chapel 204-638-4110 • www.sneathstrilchuk.com
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Peter Leslie Clark 11 May 194631 August 2022
Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us everyday Unseen, unheard but always near Still loved and missed and Always dear. “Rescue” …. That Others May Live
Your Wife: Elizabeth (Libbi) Clark Daughter: Stacy Ohlsson Family and Friends Para Rescue Association Of Canada
Obituary
Robert Blair Morrison 1956-2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Robert Blair Morrison, August 21, 2024 at the age of 67 at the Neepawa Hospital. Our much loved husband, father, brother, brother in law, uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Blair was born December 4, 1956, the youngest of 4 to Bob and Mary Morrison in the Hallboro District. He attended school in Brookdale as well as Neepawa Area Collegiate.
Blair married Margie Greig on Aug 25, 1979 and had 2 children, Curtis Lee and Megean Dawn. Blair and Margie worked and raised their children in Neepawa until an opportunity arose for them to own their own business with Warren and Karen Hope in 1990.
Blair was active in his community, always willing to lend a helping hand. Blair coached many competitive levels of hockey and baseball for Curtis and Megean. When called upon he was always there to volunteer and support local organizations.
In October of 2010 he made his wish come true and retired back to Neepawa to build his dream home and enjoy the country living again.
Blair took pride in maintaining the baseball diamonds in Neepawa and enjoyed morning coffee with friends.
A celebration of Blair’s life will be held at the Legion Hall in Neepawa on September 5, 2024 at 1:00 Donations can be made to the Neepawa District Palliative Care and/or Neepawa Minor Baseball.
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FOODS
Industrial Plant Cleaner (NOC 65312)
Why join our team?
HyLife is a global leader in food processing, with a vision to be the best food company in the world. To achieve this, we are currently expanding our team and have exciting career opportunities at 623 Main St. Neepawa, MB. We are actively seeking to fill 10 positions.
The current starting wage is $22.20/hour with incremental increases to $23.55/hour based on tenure as per our Collective Agreement
Quick Facts:
Culturally diverse – employ people from all over the world
• Fully integrated facility –Feed Mills, Barns, Transportation, and Production Plant
• 2500+ employees worldwide
• We Care about our employees, communities, customers, animals, and our environment What we can offer you:
• Competitive Wage
• Vacation: 10 working days of paid vacation as per our collective bargaining agreement
• Comprehensive Benefits package – health coverage, dental plan, vision care, long-term disability, and pension plan
• Permanent full-time employment (74-80 hours per bi-weekly)
• PM Shift
• Full training, with genuine opportunities for career progression
Employee Referral program - $500!
Free parking
• Company events
• And more!!!! Your duties may include:
• Cleaning and sanitizing butcher and slaughter production areas and everything in between to ensure top-quality food safety standards.
• Operating cleaning equipment like high-pressure hoses to clean production equipment.
• Using cleaning chemicals with respect and following Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Ensuring all Quality Assurance checks are performed.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work area throughout the facility.
• Collaborating as a team to meet tight deadlines, ensuring production floors operate on time.
We are looking for people who are:
• Fit and capable of working in a physically demanding role. Capable of bending, lifting, and climbing.
• Available to work an 8-hour Night Shift from MondayFriday, between 11:15 PM to 9:00 AM Capable of repetitive manual tasks and standing for long periods of time
• Capable of working in diverse environments, including exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and odors
• Minimum of one (1) to seven (7) months experience in sanitation, or industrial cleaning, or heavy-duty cleaning
• Completion of Secondary school or equivalent experience
• Able to effectively communicate in English
• At least 18 years old to meet the minimum age requirement
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/careers/ or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0. Fax to: 204.476.3791 | Email to: jobs@hylife.com | In Person at 623 Main ST. E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0
For inquiries contact: Phone: 204.476.3393
H yL ife 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.
Be a part of the HyLife experience
– your journey starts here!
We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted
Jenner Farms Ltd. is a grain farm located 11 miles southeast of Minnedosa, MB. We are looking for responsible and motivated individuals to join our team. We operate modern equipment, and offer competitive wages based on skills and experience. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining farm equipment, such as swathers, tractors, heavy harrows, grain carts, and auto-shift grain trucks, as well as general farm duties. Training is available. Full-time and part time positions are available. Flexible hours in non-peak seasons.
Class 5 license required.
Contact Ken or Justin at 204-763-8896 kjenner@mymts.net or jlwjenner@hotmail.com
FOODS
Industrial Butcher (NOC 94141)
Why join our team?
HyLife is a global leader in food processing, with a vision to be the best food company in the world. To achieve this, we are currently expanding our team and have exciting career opportunities at 623 Main St. Neepawa, MB. We are actively seeking to fill 150 positions.
The current starting wage is $16.45/hour with incremental increases to $24.60/hour based on tenure as per our Collective Agreement
Quick Facts:
• Culturally diverse – employ people from all over the world
• Fully integrated facility –Feed Mills, Barns, Transportation, and Production Plant
• 2500+ employees worldwide
• We Care about our employees, communities, customers, animals, and our environment
What we can offer you:
• Competitive Wage
• Vacation: 10 working days of paid vacation as per our collective bargaining agreement
• Comprehensive Benefits package – health coverage, dental plan, vision care, long-term disability, and pension plan
Permanent full-time employment (74-80 hours per bi-weekly)
PM Shift Premium
• Full training, with genuine opportunities for career progression
• Employee Referral program - $500!
• Free parking
• Company events
• And more!!!!
Your duties may include:
• Slaughter, eviscerate, and mark hogs for further processing;
• Debone edible parts and remove inedible organs for parts;
• Cut pork carcasses into primal cuts for further processing, cutting, or packaging for local, national, and international premium markets.
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
• Minimum of one (1) to seven (7) months experience in meat cutting or slaughter or completed a program in Industrial Meat cutting
• Completion of Secondary school or equivalent experience
• 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/careers/ or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0. Fax to: 204.476.3791 | Email to: jobs@hylife.com |
In Person at 623 Main ST. E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0
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.
Be a part of the HyLife experience – your journey starts here!
We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted
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Financial Administrator
Central Assiniboine Watershed District
The Central Assiniboine Watershed District is accepting applications for a Financial Administrator. The position is for 30 -40 hours/week with a full range of employee benefits after a six month probation. Start date to be determined.
Duties & Qualifications: Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Administrator will be responsible for all aspects of financial administration, including detailed accounting, in accordance with generally acceptable accounting principles and financial audit procedures. Additional responsibilities include payroll, T4 & T4A preparation, MEBP reports, preparation of budgets, preparation of tenders, inventory, public relations, recording meeting minutes, preparing financial reports, reception and other general office tasks.
The preferred applicant is required to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and preferably be highly proficient with Simply Accounting Sage 50 and Excel as well as other Microsoft Office software, openness to working of a variety of tasks, experience with budgets and hold a diploma or degree in business administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Applicant should have some knowledge of Watershed programs and affairs.
For more information on the Watershed District please visit centralassiniboinewd.ca
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the specified qualifications (include 3 references) and expected salary range to: Central Assiniboine Watershed District P.O. Box 160, Baldur MB R0K 0B0 Or e-mail: centralassiniboinewd@gmail.com
Please no phone calls. Thank you to all interested applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Deadline for applications is September 15th.
HARVEST HELP WANTED
Potato truck drivers for the upcoming potato harvest
• Sorters to pick dirt and other materials out of potato’s
• Yard crew to help back in trucks, clean up dirt, etc.
Season to start approximately September 12th, 3-4 week duration. 12 hour days starting at 7am Supper provided Opportunities for bonuses based on punctuality, work performance and completion of season.
Contact Tanner at 204-841-4170
Rolling River School Division
invites applications for CLEANERS
Provide custodial services to ensure effective physical operation and a positive physical environment through cleanliness of assigned School Division building. Permanent - 12 months per year Monday to Friday School Hours per Day
Tanners Crossing School, Minnedosa, MB 8 hours per day 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm Erickson Elementary, Erickson, MB 4 hours per day 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Rate of Pay as per CUPE Collective Agreement Benefits package
For more details and application information, please visit our website at www.rrsd.mb.ca, select Employment link, then Support Positions link.
PUBLIC NOTICE
RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ROSEDALE BOARD OF REVISION
Public notice is hereby given that the 2025 Assessment Roll of the Rural Municipality of Rosedale will be delivered to the Municipal Office at 282 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, MB, on or before September 3rd, 2024 and will be open for inspection during regular business hours. Applications for revision may be in accordance with sections 42 and 43 of the Municipal Assessment Act
APPLICATION FOR REVISION:
42(1) A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgage 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 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 Monday, October 21, 2024 at 10:15 a.m. in the Council Chambers of the Rural Municipality of Rosedale to hear applications.
Applications for revision must be received by the Secretary of the Board by 4:30 p.m., Monday October 7, 2024.
Dated this 23th day of August 2024
Melissa McDonald - Secretary Board of Revision Rural Municipality of Rosedale Box 100, Neepawa, Manitoba, R0J 1H0 Ph. 204-476-5414
PUBLIC NOTICE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH NORFOLK BOARD OF REVISION
Public Notice is hereby given that the 2025 General Assessment Roll of the Municipality of North Norfolk has been deposited with the Chief Administrative Officer and is open for public inspection at the Municipal Office at MacGregor, Manitoba 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 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 within 30 days after the mailing date of the supplementary tax notice;
b) set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which a revision is sought;
c) set out which of the matters referred to in subsection 42(1) are at issue, and the grounds for each of those matters; and,
d) be filed by;
I) delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the Municipal Office, 27 Hampton Street East, P.O. Box 190, MacGregor, Manitoba; or,
II) serving it upon the Chief Administrative Officer, at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the Board as indicated below. The ratepayer is responsible to confirm that any appeals sent electronically are received by our office.
The Board of Revision of the Municipality of North Norfolk will sit to consider applications for revision of assessment at:
THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AT MACGREGOR, MANITOBA ON WEDNESDAY, THE 9TH DAY OF OCTOBER, A.D. 2024, AT THE HOUR OF 9:30 A.M.
Dated at MacGregor, Manitoba, this 12th day of August 2024.
Theresa Bergen, CMMA.
Chief Administrative Officer
Municipality of North Norfolk
27 Hampton Street East P.O. Box 190
MacGregor, Manitoba R0H 0R0
Email: office@northnorfolk.ca
NOTE: THE LAST DAY FOR RECEIVING COMPLAINTS AT THE MUNICIPAL OFFICE IS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
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MUNICIPALITY OF McCREARY BOARD OF REVISION
Public Notice is hereby given that the 2025 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 17, 2024, at 4:00 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 3, 2024, at the address given below.
DATED this 9th day of August 2024.
Lorilee Ryzner, Secretary Board of Revision – Municipality of McCreary Box 338 - 432 First Avenue McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0 Telephone 204-835-2309
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SALE OF LANDS FOR ARREARS OF TAXES TOWN OF CARBERRY
Pursuant to subsection 367(7) of The Municipal Act, notice is hereby given that unless the tax arrears for the designated year and costs in respect of the hereinafter described properties are paid in full to the Municipality prior to the commencement of the auction, the Municipality will on the 3rd day of October, 2024, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at Town of Carberry, 44 Main Street, Carberry, proceed to sell by public auction the following described properties: Roll Number Description Assessed Value Amount of Arrears & Costs for Which Property May be Offered for Sale
33800 LOTS 32, 33 AND 34 BLOCK 41 PLAN 44 BLTO EXC OUT OF SAID LOT 34, NLY 12.5 FEET IN SECTION 30-10-14 WPM - 33 MAIN STREET, TOWN OF CARBERRY L -$31,300 B -$16,600 $8,377.41
The tax sale is subject to the following terms and conditions with respect to each property: The purchaser of the property will be responsible for any unpaid municipal utilities and any property taxes not yet due. The Municipality may exercise its right to set a reserve bid in the amount of the arrears and costs.
• If the purchaser intends to bid by proxy, a letter of authorization form must be presented prior to the start of the auction.
• The Municipality makes no representations or warranties whatsoever concerning the properties being sold.
• The successful purchaser must, at the time of the sale, make payment in cash, certified cheque or bank draft to the TOWN OF CARBERRY as follows:
i) The full purchase price if it is $10,000 or less; OR
ii) If the purchase price is greater than $10,000, the purchaser must provide a non-refundable deposit in the amount of $10,000 and the balance of the purchase price must be paid within 20 days of the sale; AND iii) A fee in the amount $500.85 ($477 + GST) for preparation of the transfer of title documents. The purchaser will be responsible for registering the transfer of title documents in the land titles office, including the registration costs.
• The risk for the property lies with the purchaser immediately following the auction.
• The purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant possession.
• If the property is non-residential property, the purchaser must pay GST to the Municipality or, if a GST registrant, provide a GST Declaration.
Dated this 14th day of August, 2024.
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Letter to the editor: We are not evil
Continued from Page 5
Ken, your words don’t just express an opinion — they have real consequences. They contribute to a culture of fear and exclusion that directly impact the people who have been a part of your life and business, and who are members of the community you serve. The very people who work alongside you, dedicated to the success of your business and the community, are now made to feel unwelcome and unsafe. I’m saddened to realize that despite working with many LGBTQIA+ folks currently and in years past – you haven’t replaced this antiquated rhetoric, or internet click-bait observations, with your positive first-hand experiences. We are not evil.
I urge you to consider the impact of
your words. Neepawa, like any community, thrives on diversity and inclusion. Your newspapers have the power to either uplift or tear down. I hope you choose to use it as a force for good, to help foster a community where everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, feels valued and respected. Diversity after all is what has breathed an abundance of new life into Neepawa.
To anyone who read that column and felt vulnerable, I am so sorry. This was not at all reflective on my experience in Neepawa – please know you will find a supportive community here. If you need local resources please search “Neepawa & Area Pride” on Facebook.
Neils Mack
Toronto, On
Letter: Don’t wait until it’s too late to learn the lessons of bike safety
Recently I was driving home from the compost site when a young child ran out onto the street from their yard. They saw me, and ran back into the yard. Almost immediately after, another child on a bike darted out in front of me without looking, but didn’t stop. No helmet and there was no adult visible for safe supervision. Thankfully, I was able to hit the brakes quickly enough that I didn’t hit them. I hit my horn, and because I had my windows open, I did yell to the child to watch for cars next time. The only acknowledgment from the child was to turn to me and smile.
I know I would’ve been 100% at fault for this accident. However, this is not the first time I or someone I
know has been in this situation. How many almostaccidents have to happen before people start taking safety seriously? It makes me wonder if people know the rules of the road when it comes to riding bicycles and scooters; and if they do, do they care to follow them? Where is the concern for their safety and those around them?
I know bicycle safety is taught at the school for the kids; but is it being enforced? I see the carelessness in both kids and adults when I’m driving and when I’m at work. The lack of awareness of what surrounds them worries me,as I can only do so much to be proactive when it comes to preventing an accident. The last thing anyone wants
is to hit someone riding a bike or a scooter. I love seeing people out having fun, but it needs to be in a way that still ensures the safety of you and those around you. My question is, when will something be done about it? Does someone have to get hurt before it’s taken seriously? I’m not sure who’s in charge of enforcing something like this, but something needs to change. Especially with school coming back in. I don’t want to be the reason someone doesn’t come home to their family.
Jackie Dyck Neepawa, MB
Entertainment for all at Carberry Homecoming
Carberry was full of activities for a variety of ages on Aug. 24 and Aug. 25. Pictured here are just a few of the many sights and varieties of entertainment that could be seen on those days– with plenty more that couldn’t be pictured! Top left: A ‘Transformer’ showed up for the festivities. Top middle: This gentleman braces for a pie in the face from ‘Johnny Law’. There was some dinosaur battles in the bubbles for the kids. Second row left:Arm wrestling was open for all. Seen here, two youngsters give it their all to see who between them will win out. Second row right: This princess, along with a very special unicorn companion, provided some whimsy and wonder
By Jolene Balciunas Local Journalism Initiative
Carberry’s Annual Homecoming Festival turned out to be an extremely hot day on Carberrys heritage Main Street. But that didn’t stop the fun! The kids enjoyed the many activities set up in the CPR Park along with the free swim to cool off. There were unicorns, bouncy castles, foam party and the bubble man that the Carberry Legion hosted when the breeze made outdoor bubbles a challenge. The Carberry North Cypress Langford Fire Department provided us with a demonstration of their tools. The Manitoba Muzzleloader Association doned their early settler gear and joined us with their displays of artifacts. Classic cars lined the street and the music was a local focus this year, with returning favourite Shannon Downey and
old school names familiar to those who remember from the Westman music scene over the decades. Ion Crush brought a stage surprise that wowed the crowds. And 94 year old Tillie Harpelle impressed us with her impressive yodelling. The Blue Hills RCMP detachment joined us to cap off our event with demonstrations of the
breathalyzer and lights making a step to build a relationship with the community.
This free event is generously sponsored by our local businesses. Diamond Sponsors Spud Transport, Carberry and Area Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Carberry, McCains and Interlake Memorial were extremely
valuable to ensure this festival is accessible to everyone. Mark your calendars for Aug. 23, 2025 for Carberry’s 4th Annual Homecoming! Thanks for reading Banner & Press
ROLLING RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION A REMINDER TO
BE AWARE of school bus vehicles. If a school bus is within sight, chances are children will be nearby.
School buses make frequent stops. Flashing amber lights alert you to the fact that the bus is about to stop.
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY - AND THE LAWto stop 5 metres behind or in front of a school bus when its red lights are flashing and the stop sign is extended.
Currently, the maximum fine for passing a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing and the stop sign extended is $655.65 and assessment of two demerits.
BE SMART.
As hard as it is to believe, school bus drivers have reported vehicles passing the stopped school bus on its RIGHT side - the side where children enter and exit the bus.
PHOTOS BY RRAIN PRIOR AND JOLENE BALCIUNAS (LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE)
More from the 2024 Children’s Business Fair
Senior scooter safety with HAND
PHOTOS BY EOIN DEVEREUX
Home Assistance Neepawa District (HAND) held a Scooter Safety Day on Aug. 26 with 21 participants in attendance ready to learn all there is to know about scooter safety. Constable Westin, Tim Neuman from Brandon Mobility and Terry Smith all played a role in the day’s instruction.
Pictured top: Participants sit on their scooters as instruction is given. NACTV was also on the scene to record the program (pictured closest to camera).
Pictured above: The participants knowledge is put into practice. A full story on this event will appear in a future edition of the Neepawa Banner & Press.
Pictured here are some additional shots from the 2024 Children’s Business Fair that was held in Neepawa recently. Full details on the event were printed alongside a couple photos in last week’s edition of the paper. There are plenty more that the Banner & Press wasn’t able to showcase, but all are to be commended for their time, effort and creativity in making their ideas come to life.
Above right: A reader who attened the fair purchased this item there. This many tentacled friend was remarked as being very well done and its new owner wished to share it with our readers.
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