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The Prairie Forest signage has been removed and a new sign is expected soon.

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Neepawa’s second largest private employer has changed hands. Prairie Forest Products, Neepawa’s wood treatment plant at the west end of the community has been bought by Stella-Jones, a large Quebec based company.

The Prairie Forest highway sign came down recently and company employees emails have changed to the Stella Jones address.

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by the Prendiville family of Winnipeg (Prenidiville Industries) for many years.

In an interview with the Neepawa Banner & Press, Brian McManus, CEO of Stella-Jones, said. “We see the purchase of Prendiville Industries as a way to fill in our network of plants across Canada and the U.S. We plan to maintain the current plant and even expand it.” McManus noted that the response from the local team has been very positive and that it has been great working with the Prendiville family. “I think the

Prendivilles were concerned that the plants continue and the the employees futures be looked after.”

Prendiville Industries, in addition to the Neepawa treatment plant, includes a saw mill at Kenora, Ontario and Nor-West Industries at Thompson, Manitoba.The Stella-Jones website profile states that the company “is a leading producer and marketer of pressure treated wood products.

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Neepawa deals with its surplus Town Council meeting - Tuesday, Feb. 20

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The Town of Neepawa closed out 2017 with some money in its pocket. During its most recent Council meeting, it was confirmed that for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2017, they had an non-audited surplus of $576,000 from the general operating fund and $425,000 from the utility operating fund.

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Local librarian takes literary leap

By Miranda Leybourne Neepawa Banner & Press

Neepawa Public L ibrary’s newest employee is also one of Westman’s newest published authors.

Lenora Buffi, who has been working at the local library for just over two months, has published her first novel: a sweeping historical mystery entitled Vista.

Born in Steinbach, Man., and raised by two educators, Buffi says a love of the written word was passed on to her, and was a natural part of her childhood.

“My father [called himself ] a ‘sesquipedalian’: a lover of big words,” she remembers fondly. “He inspired me to love reading, to love learning, to love books and good literature, to love art and classical music, which is a huge component of this book.”

Violin prodigy Vista is about a young violin prodigy named Ariana Santino, who performs with the Reno Philharmonic, and her haunting dreams of a woman living in the nineteenth century. Years after the dreams stop, she experiences an intense vision in the middle of one of her concerts. What follows is Buffi’s riveting story that takes the reader into the heart of the Yucatan jungle and into the depths of a mystery just as vast.

Buffi says the idea came to her from her love of music and history -- particularly the music of the Baroque

period.

“To write a book that included a lot of historical music...I thought would reach a large audience and be of interest to a large audience,” she says. “It’s addressing a significant factor that I see happening in the world today...it’s really hard for young people, and probably was for other generations too, but especially this generation -- to find their niche in the world, to find what they want to do in life, to find a good job... so education is big in this book...I wanted to write a book that inspired, that brought some hope and some direction to a generation that, at times, seems to be almost purposeless.”

Buffi adds that there’s a lot of symbolism in the book that surrounds history and its link to the present and future.

“When we can look back and learn our history, and know what led to where we are today, what came before, it helps us to understand the culture and the time that we’re in -- the ills and the blessings of the society that we’re in today, and to see better in the future,” she explains. “And it’s also to find purpose -- the young girl in this story is a violin prodigy: she has to live with this gift, and find purpose in her life despite the fact that this is something that she really didn’t ask for or strive towards -- it was just there.”

It was also important to Buffi that the story not be

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overly fairy tale-esque or too dark, either.

“It’s hopeful, but there are struggles...just because you have a gift...no one’s life is perfect. And a lot of people’s lives are far from perfect,” she attests. “So that’s why I wanted the book to not just be fluff. Because you can read a cutesy story about the woman who falls in love and marries this rich, handsome guy...but I didn’t want something like that. I wanted [the characters] to have to deal with things that were hard to deal with. So there is abuse in this book, and there is a lot of death...

The ultimate enemy for everyone is death: no one escapes it. It’s the world’s common denominator.”

Buffi says she was inspired to set her book in the Spanish-influenced parts of the US and Mexico after going on a missions trip to Nicaragua years ago. And writing a novel that took place in the past as well as the present meant a lot more than just thinking of engaging characters and an interesting plot. Buffi says she had to put a lot of work into researching the history of the area and its people.

“When I started writing historical fiction, I discovered that it’s a massive undertaking,” she affirms.

“For every single page you write...you probably read

about 100, and gather the information that you need.

No one knows all of history -- that’s impossible. So that was fascinating, but it was a tonne of work, and it was a long, long process.”

But it’s a process that was all part of living the dream Buffi has cherished, she says, since she was in junior high.

“One of the things that I always wanted to do was write,” she says. “But we had three kids, we were farming, and I was doing the volunteer thing in the communit y. You can’t always take the time to do the things you want to do, so that’s what I’m doing now.”

Buffi is also really enjoying her new community.

Before she was living and working in Neepawa, Buffi and her husband lived in Gladstone, where she worked at the high school’s library.

“It’s great here,” she enthuses. “It’s great doing the children’s story time... it’s terrific. I’m finding my stride; it’s awesome!”

Book launch April 18 The Neepawa Public Library will host a book launch for Vista on April 18 at 7 p.m., where Buffi will give a presentation about the book and perform a reading.

Buffi has dedicated her

The leech has two suckers that cry out, “More, more!”[a] There are three things that are never satisfied— no, four that never say, “Enough!”.

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and hopes to publish it, as well. She says she hopes that all people who have dreams of getting their writing published will feel encouraged by her story.

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by Chad Carpenter

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About truth and really exchanging opinions

t is becoming more and more important to examine whatever we are told to determine if it is true or not. In all of history, it has been important to dissect information to determine if it is truth or fiction.

However today, we are f looded with more information than has ever been available in the history of the world.

Take for example that the government is supposed to protect lives. That is a reasonable assumption and expectation. If that assumption is correct, then why can we not have a proper discussion about abortion. In 2010 there were 64,000 abortions in Canada but that doesn’t get included in the death rate for that year (240,000). Abortion doesn’t statistically qualify as a death. To listen to the pro-choice movement, we are not allowed to even question or discuss this huge loss of life. We must just close our eyes, close our minds and pretend it doesn’t happen and all will be good. Well, all is not good.

Let’s examine the information we are fed as truth. Abortion may be unavoidable in rare cases.

I get that. But abortion surely cannot have been unavoidable in 64,000 cases. Surely there could have been and should have been a discussion about alternatives. To even suggest there be a discussion or counselling causes many pro-choice people to get very upset. Then there is the very basic challenge to the truth surrounding the very name of pro-choice movement.

There is never a choice for the aborted baby.

My point is, let there be honest

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Ken Waddell and open discussion about issues like abortion as well as many other issues.

We have been recently instructed by our Canadian prime minister that veterans are asking for more than the government can afford. I see! More than we can give Bombardier, more than the PM’s trip to India? More than he gave to terrorists? More than what it will cost to “rehabilitate” ISIS fighters sneaking back home to Canada? The truth please, Mr. Prime Minister and some real discussion along with it.

How about the carbon tax.

Just about every conservative government and conservative opposition party in Canada has come out against the carbon tax.

The Manitoba government is an exception on carbon taxing.

I think they have run down the wrong trail on this issue.

The carbon tax is a farce. It’s a tax grab that will accomplish nothing. Where is the truth in all this? Carbon is not a bad poisonous gas. It is essential for plant growth. Without carbon, we would not have life on earth.

Besides, Canada produces so little carbon that in the world scheme of things it is almost negligible. We are being lead

around by a ring in our nose by governments who are ignoring truth or reality.

How about recycling? It is also becoming a farce. This government forced and subsidized recycling industry is failing.

There are products that can be economically recycled and there are products that can’t.

The whole recycling industry, especially in Manitoba, is about to collapse. Recycling almost always works for products like copper, aluminum and steel. It sometimes works for cardboard and newsprint. Glass has particular problems that can only likely be handled effectively with a levy.Trash and most food waste are true garbage and should be clean burned to create energy.

We are expected to believe whatever the mass media and governments tell us. Sometimes they actually tell the truth but many times the information we get and are forced to believe is not factual, sometimes it isn’t even reasonable.

Let’s all think a bit more about the information we are fed and push back a bit harder. I for one am tired of being told that I must think a certain way or believe a certain thing.

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Divided we fall

eft versus right, urban versus rural, new immigrants versus established Canadians, we are becoming an increasingly divided society. Along religious lines, political lines, age and gender, we are becoming increasingly polarized.

While a relatively small group of publishers and news media used to keep the majority of Canadians on the same track, on the world-wide-web, fringe beliefs are MY now as easily ac- PERSPECTIVE cessible as ones commonly held.

While the internet has put Kate the world at our fingertips, by of- Jackman-Atkinson fering a myriad of viewpoints, it has also helped to divide us.

Polarization and divisiveness is the end result of a number of factors. The first is that we tend to look for news and stories that support our existing beliefs. This summer, a team of journalists released a study called “Inside The Partisan Fight For Your News Feed”. Among the findings were just how little people cross the ideological divide. The report included the findings of researchers at King’s College and University College London, in England, which looked at the upstream traffic of partisan websites, that is, the sites previously visited. They were able to get analytics for 483 sites and it showed a clear pattern of traffic to partisan websites coming from other partisan websites.

They also looked at links within those sites. In 272 instances, they found only five liberal (left) to conservative (right) links and one right to left link— the remainder were either right to right or left to left.

The second factor is that often, we don’t even realize how much bias we are consuming. The algorithms that operate invisibly in the background of our digital life try to provide us with what we want and the end result is that our existing biases are constantly reinforced, without us even knowing it.

In an episode of David Letterman’s new Netf lix show, former American president Barack Obama talked about these invisible forces. In 2010, as the Arab Spring was spreading across the Middle East, Obama explained that somebody took a liberal, a conservative and moderate and asked them to perform a Google search of the word “Egypt”. For the conservative, the top hit was ‘Muslim Brotherhood,’ for the liberal it was ‘Tahrir Square’ and for the moderate it was ‘Vacation Spots on the Nile.’ We don’t realize that with each search, each Facebook click, our existing biases are being reinforced.

The final problem is that we are really bad at recognizing bias when we see it, further reinforcing our existing beliefs. In 2016, researchers at Stanford University released a study examining how well students, including those at the post-secondary level, could judge the credibility of online sources. They called the results “dismaying,” “bleak” and “[a] threat to democracy.”

The study didn’t set out to trap students, merely to “establish a reasonable bar”. For example, they hoped middle school students could distinguish an ad from a news story. The conclusion? “In every case and at every level, we were taken aback by students’ lack of preparation.” I have no reason to believe the general adult population is any better equipped, after all, students today are at least learning a little bit about online biases.

We are facing a number of threats and challenges and this usversus-them mentality does little to advance our common goals.

That’s why I’m extremely disappointed when I see politicians, even those who claim to be inclusive, sowing seeds of division in the hopes of gaining votes. While the search engines and the sites are just following their money, I expect better from our politicians, they owe it to all of us.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2018

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Everyone answers to someone Observation

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he cartoon says it all in one panel.

A seven year old boy is sitting in the corner, obviously being punished for something.

His nine year old sister comes home, sees him sitting there and asks: “ W hat’s t he problem here?” The boy, obviously referring to his mother, replies: “Power corrupts!

Absolute power corrupts absolutely!”

We l a u g h a t t h a t scene—as we should; for getting us to laugh was the intent of the one who drew the panel. But let’s not laugh too loudly or for too long. There is far more truth to the cartoon’s caption than most of us would care to admit.

History is filled with stories of people who have been corrupted by power. They come from all walks of life. Some are well known. Others are not. But they all have one thing in common. Ego (self ) is their god and everything they do is done in their own strength, by their own wisdom and for their

FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein own glory. Often, they are guilty of using and abusing those they lead and for whom they are supposed to care; and they see very little, if anything wrong in what they are doing.

Authority figures aren’t the only ones who can be corrupted by power. Each of us will, at some time in our lives be tempted to make and live by our own rules and use what power we have to impose our will on others.

Well, we’re in good company. Even Jesus, God revealed in human form, had to face this urge. In what some scholars call the “Temptation Narrative” (see Matthew 4:1-11 and Luke 4:1-13), the Devil (the tempter) presents Jesus with three challenges. The first is: “If you are the Son of God, turn these stones into bread.”

This challenge came

at the end of 40 days of intense conf lict between the two. In that time, the Devil threw every challenge he could dev ise at Jesus. Jesus, in turn, resisted them all—never giving in to the Devil’s demands or following his advice.

By the end of the 40 days, the Devil was running out of ideas. Jesus, we are told, had eaten nothing during those days and could well have been sleep deprived. So he was running out of strength.

This, the Devil thought, would be the ideal time to offer this suggestion.

There was much more to this challenge than what the gospel writers record. The Devil was challenging Jesus to use his creat ive power to satisfy his own needs—to provide for his own comfort—to satisfy his desires

before reaching out to and meeting the needs of others.

That was something that Jesus could not and would not do. He had come to earth vowing to do only those things that pleased his heavenly father. He would eat; but he would only eat the food his father provided and he would only eat it when it was provided. He had placed himself under God’s authority. Obedience to God and doing God’s will were his first priorities.

Abuse of power and betrayal of trust may get us some perks in this life.

But they won’t last forever.

Everything we attain will pass to someone else when we die. But the record of what we have done will go with us into the life to come. And one day, when we all stand before God, the abusers will be punished and their victims will receive the justice they deserve.

In this life, everyone answers to someone; and ultimately, we all will answer to God.

“In a gentle way you can shake the world.” - Gandhi

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hich one of us has never desired, at times deeply, to shake the world, at least shake our world? Elzeard Bouffier, a humble shepherd, turned a wilderness into a lush forest. In a lifetime spanning two World Wars, while madmen killed each other for world power, this individual quietly and anonymously brought his world back to life, planting one acorn at a time. He not only created natural beauty, but contributed to healing an entire town that had fallen into despair. One man, working gently, living day to day, seeding love wherever he went.

I come from a long line of planters of trees. I understand the desire, the need, to plant trees. When I was a child an older neighbour and friend, German speaking, planted an apple tree in the hollow core of a fallen tree. We had a good

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Rita Friesen relationship, he spoke to me in his first language which I understood but did not speak, and I spoke to him in my first (and only) language which he understood but did not speak. I asked him why, at his old age, he would plant a fruit tree. He explained that even if he never got to eat the fruits of his labor, his children and grandchildren would. He was building, planting, for the future. And so it was.

The phrase -his worldspoke to me. Each of us is surrounded by our world, and for each of us it is slightly different. There is no good way that I should

attempt to correct or improve your world if mine is not in order. My world is my responsibility. Those little seeds sown; they may be acorns promising mighty oak trees, tiny f lower seeds promising beauty, or words of kindness and encouragement f illed with the promise growth and friendship.

Seeds of love.

Elzeard Bouffier went about his forest ministry humbly. He was silent most of the time, he did not seek acknowledgement and never asked anyone to follow him. He simply knew what he had to do and went about the business of

doing it. I like that as well.

He didn’t do what he did because he was told to, he didn’t expect anyone else to see his mission as theirs’s either. Each one of us has their own purpose in this life, in their world.

T he stor y rem inded me of the years I listened carefully to my children dream dreams. Some of them had great aspirations.

I encouraged them to aim high and give it their very best. And then I reminded them that the world runs on the love and the care that every ordinary person shares with others. Only a very few people will change the world with an invention or set a world record. Each one of us has the power to change our world – treating all with respect, working to the best of our ability, sharing what we have and being gentle with ourselves and others. ‘In a gentle way you can shake the world.’

By Addy Oberlin

This past week I had the opportunity to watch the olympics almost daily. I always enjoy watching figure skating and the double curling was very interesting. I watched some of the hockey and noticed that the women are just as fierce as the men. They all want to win.

They are all running a “race” to win the gold.

We are running a race in our life too. Sometimes we get hurt unexpectedly and have to take time out to recuperate.

We hear horrifying news about young people being shot down in their prime of life. Their race has been cut short.

Are we ready to run the race to the finish line? The Bible tells us in Hebrew 12:1 “... let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us.” And be ready to arrive in Heaven where “God shall wipe away all tears from their (our) eyes, and there will be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things are passed away” (Revelation 21:4). Let’s get ready.

Letters

CPP hike cost could be greater than government projections The federal government has likely underestimated the negative impact on jobs of the planned Canada Pension Plan (CPP) increases, according to a new analysis from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). Starting in 2019, CPP premiums will rise for five straight years, followed by another two years where the maximum amount of income CPP premiums are levied upon will increase.

The CFIB study, done through the University of Toronto, found that the CPP hike will initially cost 64,000 fewer jobs, 4.5 times greater than the federal government’s projection of job losses. CFIB’s analysis also shows that negative job impacts will last until the late 2020s, after which the impacts transform into constrained wage growth and higher government deficits.

CFIB is calling on the federal government to recognize the upward creep of policy-induced labour costs across the country and provide payroll relief in next week’s budget. Provincial governments should also focus their budgets on ways to offer payroll and other tax relief to small business owners.

Ted Mallett, CFIB Chief Economist

Thumbs up, thumbs down Thumbs up to the Town of Neepawa and all the volunteers for the wonderful activities provided on Family Day. After skating, trying the obstacle course and playing on the snow hill, we enjoyed free hotdogs and hot chocolate. It was a great afternoon. Thank you!

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FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Valley Clergy Unite “Evil must be stopped,” warns Pinrod Every fifth Friday of the month, which generally comes around about four times most years, the clergy of the Valley would gather together for lunch. Over time, the gathering came to be known as the Ministerial Alliance of Lennox Valley.

To outsiders, meaning just about anyone who doesn’t work for one of the Valley churches, the words “Ministerial Alliance” bring thoughts of important discussions concerning major theological and ethical issues.

The pastors are careful to be sure the meeting is included in each of their respective church newsletters, and the good folks of the Baptist, Catholic, Lutheran and Anglican churches can feel relief that their shepherds are guarding against any corrupt influences that might infiltrate their community.

To the clergy of the Valley, however, the Ministerial Alliance basically means a chance to have lunch together and compare notes about what’s going on in their congregations.

So it was on July 31, 1998, the ecclesiastical leaders of the community gathered together for lunch. One danger of announcing the meeting so prominently was that members of the community often requested an opportunity to address the Alliance, usually to bring to their attention some moral concern requiring their collective wisdom and guidance.

It didn’t take long for the pastors to realize the necessity of planning a “business meeting” after lunch to allow members of the community to address the group. Otherwise, the respected leaders would never be able to discuss politics, sports or other matters of great importance.

This would be the first Alliance meeting for Sarah Hyden-Smith,

and she approached the date with a combination of excitement and trepidation. After all, she was the first female to enter the all-male fraternity of ministers in Lennox Valley, and she was concerned she might not be welcomed with open arms.

Sarah was pleasantly surprised by her reception. All her colleagues, even those from churches that didn’t allow female clergy, offered their sincere welcome and quickly made her feel at home.

She had considered bringing the subject of the annual Men’s Breakfast and Turkey Shoot at First Baptist Church to their attention, but thought better of the idea. After all, what concern of hers was it if men wanted to have a meal together and shoot paper plates? Maybe after a year, the time would be right to address such things before the group.

Father O’Reilly was the first to welcome Sarah as she entered Betsy’s Diner on Highway 11, just north of the Veterans Lodge. The group usually lunched at Betsy’s, instead of the Haufbrau, to keep the Baptists from getting upset at their pastors for eating at an establishment that served beer.

Most of lunch was spent discussing the upcoming election, with Father O’Reilly taking a good bit of ribbing for having the only church without a candidate on the ballot.

“Looking at the candidates,”

quipped the good father, “I’m thinking I should round one up.”

Following lunch, the group began their business meeting in the “social room” at Betsy’s.

The social room was a fancy name for four tables that could be separated from the rest of the diner with an accordionstyle folding wall.

There was one item of business on the meeting schedule, a presentation from Vera Pinrod, representing the Auburn Hat Society.

“You might remember,” Pinrod began, “earlier this year I brought an item to your attention about a scandalous book being read by many of our children.”

Being new to the alliance, Sarah had no idea what book Vera was referring to.

“Harry Potter,” continued Pinrod, “might be the most dangerous element to prey upon our youth since Dungeons and Dragons was banned from official school activities in 1987.”

Being a fan of Harry Potter, Sarah almost giggled before catching herself.

Vera continued, “I have spoken to both Raymond Cooper and Mayor Bland, and both agree that something must be done about this menace. I’m sure you will give this issue the prayerful consideration it warrants.”

Lutheran Pastor Brother Jacob, sitting next to Sarah, leaned over and whispered, “Welcome to Lennox Valley.”

The Good Folks of Lennox Valley is a feature that previously appeared in the Neepawa Press and will run weekly in the Neepawa Banner & Press. Visit lennoxvalley.com to learn more about the good folks.

Multiple fatalities in Minnedosa crash

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Three people are dead following a multi-vehicle accident just south of Minnedosa on Wednesday, Feb. 14.

RCMP have confirmed the collision took place about five kilometres south of the community on Highway 10 at around 5:25 p.m.

On the scene reports indicate that two members of the Minnedosa RCMP were driving south on Highway in a marked police vehicle, when a small SUV headed in the opposite direction lost control and rolled into the southbound lane. The SUV first hit a southbound vehicle that was directly in front of the police cruiser, and then struck the RCMP vehicle.

The occupants of the SUV, were identified as a 67-year-old female and a 51-year-old female, both from the R.M. of Glenella-Lansdowne. Both were pronounced dead at the scene and their names are not being released by the RCMP. There was one other fatality in the accident, a 56-yearold female passenger from Waywayseecappo, who was in the southbound car that was struck first. The three other occupants of that vehicle were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. As for the RCMP officers in the cruiser, neither were seriously injured.

In total, there were vehicles involved in the crash with three additional people sent to hospital with minor injuries. Road conditions are thought to have played a factor in the collision.

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Shred cabbage. Dice apples and sprinkle with lemon juice to avoid discoloring. Add the celery and drained pineapple. Mix the dressing ingredients together and mix thoroughly with salad ingredients.

Baked cabbage with apples and cranberries 1 small to medium cabbage 1 onion, chopped finely 1 garlic clove, finely diced 1 large or 2 small apples, diced 1/2 cup dried cranberries

1/4 cup water 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 tsp. each cinnamon and cloves 1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper 3 Tbsp. brown sugar 2 Tbsp. butter

In a greased casserole dish, layer the cabbage, onion, garlic, apples and cranberries. Mix the water, vinegar, spices, salt, pepper and brown sugar together. Pour over the cabbage and dot with butter. Cover and cook in a 300° oven. In 1 hour give the mixture a stir. Bake for another hour. If it appears to dry add a wee bit of water in the hour check.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2018

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Gladstone Elks Lodge #317 recently presented the last cheque of $1,000 from the Manitoba Elks Foundation Bond Lottery to winning member Norman West (centre) of Gladstone. This is the last cheque as the Bond Lottery is in the process of being dissolved due to insufficient funds.

Making the presentation are: Ed Sklar, Herman Hofer, Doug McBride and Guy Small.

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The Rotary Club of Minnedosa is welcoming speakers to share information related to health care organizations and programming in the community at an event on Mar. 15. The Rotary Speakers Night will give community members a chance to hear from people and organizations with insight into Minnedosa and surrounding area’s health care landscape.

The night will include a presentation from STARS Air Ambulance, a not-forprofit organization that of fers air transport to critically injured patients in rural communities in Western Canada. Ed Tait will be sharing information on AED locations

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All are welcome to attend this free event which will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. at the 50 Plus Centre on Thursday, Mar.

15. After the speakers have presented, attendees will be able to peruse the Rotary Book Sale which will be taking place at the 50 Plus Centre from Mar. 13-17.

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Continued from page one The company supplies North America’s railroad operators with railway ties and timbers, and the continent’s electrical utilities and telecommunication companies with utility poles. Stella-Jones also provides residential lumber and customized services to retailers and wholesalers for outdoor applications, as well as industrial products which include marine and foundation pilings, construction timbers, wood for bridges and coal tar based products.

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industry. Among these are the ability to service cl ient s from mu lt iple plants, a solid financial position that allows the Company to stockpile and air-season green wood for major long-term contracts, a long-standing stable source of wood supply, and a registration to produce and sell the wood preservative, creosote.

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Looking Back

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

1988: Neepawa Lions take down old bandshell

By Jessica Morton Neepawa Banner & Press

80 years ago Friday, February 25, 1938 Spring is on the way for sure, says two Press subscribers. When Mrs. M. Thomson went into her l iv ing room yesterday she found a yellow butterf ly f luttering around and she thought it came off a hyacinth bulb which she had just brought from the cellar. Clifford Virtue also reported seeing a red winged blackbird.

70 years ago Thursday, February 26, 1948 A Hamiota team that was outgenera l led in every department of the game bowed out of the provincial play downs Monday night at the arena when Neepawa Intermediates handed out a 16-6 beating. The v isiting team showed lack of finish and missed many scoring chances but battled gamely all the way. Hamiota squad

iced some good players but they just did not click in their teamwork. The first game of the series played at Hamiota was won by Neepawa 9-5.

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60 years ago Tuesday, February 25, 1958 A Gladstone student rink skipped by George Galloway captured the Lions Club trophy in the premier competition of the 11th annual Neepawa Collegiate Bonspiel here on the weekend. The top awards in the Merchant event , t he seconda r y compet it ion, went to the Neepawa foursome skipped by Mel Wolko.

50 years ago Tuesday, February 20, 1968 Telephone customers in t he Kelwood area c a n lo ok for w a r d to automatic dial service in early 1969. In making the announcement a spokesman for the Manitoba Telephone System said a new building will be erected in the community to house automatic dial equipment. When con-

World Day of Prayer

By Christine Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press The World Day of Prayer (W.D.P.) is a worldwide movement of Christian women of many traditions who come together to observe a common day of prayer each year. It is celebrated in over 170 countries on the first Friday in March. The roots of this day can be dated back to the 1800s. Through WDP women around the world are encouraged to become aware of the whole world and no longer live in isolation and to be enriched by faith experiences of Christians of other countries and cultures and to pray for and with them.

Canada’s first WDP was in January in Lindsay, Ontario in 1920. The national body in Canada is the women’s inter-church council of Canada and will celebrate its 100 year anniversary this year. It formed first to be able to plan a day of prayer. This year about 1,250 services are expected to take place in Canada. Every year services focus on a different country and with a specific theme. Through preparation and participation women learn of other countries and the needs and concerns of the women and to sympathize and feel solidarity with them.

This year’s service is “All God’s creation is Very Good.” and the host country is the Republic of Suriname which lies in the northeastern part of South America. Part of its boundary is shared with Brazil and is coastal and part of the Guianas. There are three ladies from Manitoba who are serving on the Women’s Inter Church Council. WDP offerings provide grants for projects that benefit women touched by injustice and helps to fund for each years services.

Some money from last year in Manitoba went to “Survivors Hope Crisis Centre Inc.” in Selkirk.

This year WDP in Neepawa is hosted by the United Church on Friday March 2 at 2 p.m. with refreshments following. All are welcome.

NEEPAWA, MB. Aug 19, 2015 - A new initiative Natives board member C from the Neepawa Natives junior ‘A’ hockey club is the next few days, farms w reaching out to the region’s agricultural industry. Har- of Neepawa will receive a www.neepaw vest for Hockey is a project where local farm families for Hockey concept. are being asked to donate a portion of their crop to “This is something the help support the operations of the club.

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40 years ago Thursday, February 23, 1978 The local Oddfellows organization decided to carry on with plans for an Old Timers Fiddler’s Contest, left incomplete with the death of Charlie Sage. The contest wa s a pet project of Charlie’s and Oddfellow, Bob Lumsden, says “We thought it was the least we could do to see it

through for him.” The contest for old timers will be held on March 7 at the Oddfellows hall.

30 years ago Tuesday, February 23, 1988 The Lions Club is planning to take down the old bandshell at the Riverbend Park as part of their continuing project to improve the parks facilities.

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Many artists from Neepawas Highschool put their art on display at the NACI Art exibition at arts forward, from wonderful paintings to plasterdermy.

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What is Neepawa?

We’ll find out soon enough New tourism branding initative making progress

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press The effort to launch Neepawa’s new brand is a step closer to becoming a reality. A task force, consisting of local municipal and business leaders, received a creative brief from Travel Manitoba on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The brief focused on ideas for generating new opportunities in tourism and launching a coordinated branding effort for the area.

While the specif ic details of the Travel Manitoba creative brief will not be released until the final brand strategy is officially unveiled, the early draft of the campaign does appear to place emphasis on targeting cultural explorers attracted to niche tourism.

Specific mention was given to heritage, horticulture, literary/canadiana and craft/micro brew enthusiasts. Neepawa’s proximity to Brandon, Minnedosa and Clear Lake, could also be leveraged to draw in highway travellers, if not for overnight stays, at least to spend a half-day. These examples are all just suggestions from Travel Manitoba as to where the focus could be placed.

The task force discussed the results of the brief and a reply was sent back to Travel Manitoba, informing them on how to proceed.

Neepawa economic development officer Marilyn Crewe said the initial brief was assembled by Travel Manitoba and McKim Communications Group, the company directly involved in shaping the brand. Crewe said their initial assessment of the community’s strengths was interesting.

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“We knew that bringing someone in from outside of Neepawa was going to give us a little bit of a different perspective, which is what we wanted. A group of us [from Neepawa] have certain ideas about Neepawa and what’s great about it and we get a little attached to that. This outside perspective was what we needed to provide a foundation to develop a brand that speaks to people outside of Neepawa. That’s who we want to attract,” stated Crewe. “McKim has this type of expertise. They’ve done this in other communities and the feedback seems to suggest, that it’s working in those communities.”

Crewe did add, however, that once the brand is created, Neepawa must understand that it must continue to evolve.

“We must be careful. We can’t just look at it as though we have a brand and now we’re done. We need to have a good plan in place for the future. How can it evolve a year from now? Two years? Five years from now, in order to leverage the assets we have here in Neepawa, both big and small. How do we continue to build a strong tourism product?”

As for the process of creating the initial plan, McKim is currently finalizing the first draft of the tourism brand, which will include a logo. It’ll come back to the task force for review and edit and then a final product will be ready to be unveiled. An official brand and tourism launch will then be scheduled, with the hope that it will be ready to go for the early summer.

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2017-2018 Neepawa Farmers Back row (Left to right): Brady Adriaansen, Daylon Creasy, Kyle McDonald, Reigan Buchanan, Riley Kolesar, Sheldon Grant, Landon Cameron, Kris Jacobsen, Ian Kerkowich, Ward Szucki, Tieler Fenning Cox, Mike Nicholson.

Front row (Left to right): Nolan Speiss, Bret Levandoski, Garett Rempel, Lance Nugent, Brady Plett, Matt Lowry, Grant Graham, Devon Speiss, Clark Rempel, Rodney White, Will Rainka.

(Missing from picture) Danny Case, Hayden Kolesar, Cole Krutkewich, Rhett Law, Brad Nelson.

Neepawa Farmers Eastern Division Regular Season Champions

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Congratulations to the Neepawa Farmers on an outstanding regular season, in which they claimed top spot in the Tiger Hills Hockey League Eastern Division. The whole community, the businesses listed below and the Neepawa Banner & Press join together to commend the team and say well done!

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Cartwright jumps out to a quick lead over Neepawa Tiger Hills Hockey League playoff update

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press The Cartwright Clippers continue to be the biggest surprise of the post-season in the Tiger Hills Hockey League. After first upsetting the fourth place Minnedosa Bombers 3-games-to-one in the opening round of the playoffs, the Clippers followed that up by winning the first two games of their quarter-final series against the top ranked Neepawa Farmers.

It all started with a 6-4 win on Thursday, Feb. 17 at the Yellowhead Arena. With that fourth win of the post-season, Cartwright, who finished fifth in the east, matched their entire win mark from the regular season schedule (4-11-3. 11 points). But more importantly, it has shifted home ice advantage in their favour.

As for the game itself, Neepawa never once held the lead, falling behind early off a Brody Mullin goal. Ward Szucki would tie it up with just under four minutes remaining in the opening period, off a power-play opportunity. Cartwright reclaimed the lead though just before the intermission, making it 2-1 after the initial 20 minutes.

Bret Levandoski scored in the second for the Farmers, but that was quickly nullified by a pair from the Clippers, making it 4-2. A late period goal from Kyle McDonald would make it 4-3, and provide a bit of a spark for Neepawa as it headed into the third period.

A Reigan Buchanan marker just 2:33 into the third would tie the game once again. But as occurred in both other periods of play, Cartwright would once more reply with a goal of their own, as Tyler Wallace responded with a power-play goal less than two minutes later. Wallace put away one more with just 8:13 left in regulation, making the final a 6-4 win for the Clippers.

With the loss, Neepawa (14-4-0. 28 points) are at an early disadvantage in the series.

Neepawa hoped to bounce back on Saturday, Feb. 17,

when they travelled to Cartwright for game two. After a scoreless first period, the Farmers opened things up with a goal 1:32 into the second, when Daylon Creasy scored. Cartwright’s Brody Mullin picked up an unassisted goal just over five minutes later. Then, Tyler Wallace provided the lead for the Clippers, when he put away his third goal of the series.

For the third, Kyle McDonald tied it up just 1:02 into the period. But Cartwright, as it seems to have done in both games, replied with one of their own immediately after; when Mullin notched his second unassisted goal of the night, only 46 seconds later. That was all the scoring in the game, as the Clippers picked up the 3-2 win, and more importantly, the two-games-to-none series lead.

Game three of this series was played at Neepawa’s Yellowhead Arena on Thursday, Feb. 22. The final results of that game were finalized after the Banner & Press publication deadline Gladstone sweeps MacGregor The Gladstone Lakers made quick work of the MacGregor Wild, winning their quarter-final series in three straight games. The Lakers opened things up with a 10-4 win in MacGregor on Friday, Feb. 16. the next night in Gladstone, the Lakers needed overtime to prevail by a 7-6 margin. In the third and final game of the series, Gladstone closed it out with a 6-4 victory. The Lakers now await the winner of the Neepawa/Cartwright series.

Recent NACI games

Wednesday, Feb. 14 - JV Basketball

Minnedosa Chancellors 39-16 Neepawa Tigers (girls)

Thursday, Feb. 15 - Varsity Basketball Playoffs Neepawa Tigers 69-34 MacGregor Mustangs (girls) MacGregor Mustangs 66-50 Neepawa Tigers (boys)

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Tuesday, Feb. 20 - Varsity Basketball Playoffs Neepawa Tigers 76-68 Elton Sabers (girls)

Upcoming NACI schedule Friday, Feb. 23 - WHSHL

Neepawa Tigers at Boissevain Broncos

Monday, Feb. 26 - JV Basketball Playoffs Neepawa Tigers vs TBA (boys) (7:15 p.m. start time)

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Dogs take a bite out of Neepawa Natives’ playoff chances la Prairie, Neepawa poured on the pressure early, resulting in a pair of goals. Justin Metcalf and Ashton Anderson scored in the The window of opportunity to make it first ten minutes of play. The second goal, into the MJHL playoffs is closing for the potted by Anderson, was a short handed efNeepawa Natives and the Portage Terriers fort and off a two-on-none breakaway. The are likely taking some delight in being the Terriers bounced back, however, before the ones who are slamming it shut. end of their power-play. But just as quickly, Portage recently won a pair of games over Neepawa regained the two goal cushion on the Natives, first collecting a 6-3 victory on a Zach Johnson goal, to make it 3-1 after Friday, Feb. 16 at the Yellowhead Arena. The the first.

Terriers followed that up with a 6-5 decision For the second period, Jeremey Leipsic and at Stride Place, in a matinee tilt on Monday, Anderson scoring for their respective teams Feb. 19 in Portage la Prairie. early on. As the period progressed, Portage For the first game, the Terriers struck first, had multiple near misses, but simply couldn’t when Troy Williams beat Brendan Benoit find a lucky bounce. The extended aggreswith a wrist shot from the blue-line. Brent sive effort did pay off eventually, as Duncan Namaka replied by burying a shot into the Pierce found the back of the Neepawa net, PHOTO BY MARTIN WARNER back of the net with 14:34 gone in the first. Neepawa’s Justin Metcalf (#11) headlocks Cole Oliver (#28) during a line brawl making it 4-3 going into the final period.

Portage would regain the lead just over a on Friday, Feb. 16 at the Yellowhead Arena, while Mackenzie Dwyer (#17) A Zak Smith goal 7:48 into the third minute later, with Turner Ripplinger putting wrestles with an unidentified Natives player. provided the Natives with a 5-3 lead, but away his 16th of the season. that would be the end on Neepawa’s scoring.

For the second period, Portage added to their advantage, secondary by that point, Portage scored two more in the Portage’s effort to light the lamp though was just warmwhen Jeremey Leipsic and Ryan Sokoloski each put away period, while Neepawa managed just one, when Jordan ing up. Ty Enns, Chase Brakel and Ryan Sokoloski all goals. Neepawa would get one back when Sam Stewart Martin got his 16th of the year. contributed in giving the Terriers the win in regulation. scored on a power-play opportunity. That would make it At the end of the night, Brock Aiken picked up his 11th In the final period, Portage outshot Neepawa 19-7, and 4-2 Terriers going into the third period. win in goal for Portage, making 28 saves on 31 shots. 45-24 over the course of the entire game.

The final 20 minutes of action would be very eventful, Brendan Benoit made 20 save for the Natives.

These recent losses have placed Neepawa (24 wins, 28 to say the least, as the physical play and aggression would losses, 3 OT/SO losses) in a tough situation. They now boil over with a line brawl. A few punches were thrown, Heartbreaker in Portage la Prairie trail the Swan Valley Stampeders by five points in the chase but nothing all that out of the ordinary. It wasn’t until the On four separate occasions, the Portage Terriers trailed for the final playoff spot. The Natives have four games rebenches started having words, that things turned into a by two goals to the Neepawa Natives on Monday, Feb. 19. maining on the schedule to make up that distance. (Editors’ bit of ‘Olde tyme hockey’. After a few players from each And on those four separate occasions, Portage answered note: A fifth game was played in Winkler on Wednesday, team were tossed from the game, a ruckus broke out near back, including three straight goals in the third period, Feb. 21, after the publication deadline) the Terriers’ dressing room. While the exact goings-on to claim a 6-5 win.

The Natives’ next next home game is scheduled Saturday, were not witnessed by this reporter, second hand accounts Ryan Sokoloski scored twice, including the game winner Feb. 24 versus the OCN Blizzard. Opening face-off is set suggest there was a heated discussion between opposing with just 2:19 left in regulation, to give the Terriers the for 7:30 p.m. Those two team will meet again on Sunday, representatives from each organization in the hallway. This victory. Neepawa’s Ashton Anderson, meanwhile, had a with a 6:30 p.m. start time alleged incident has not been confirmed by either club. four point effort (2 goals - 2 assists) in the defeat.

As for the actual gameplay, which did become a bit In this early matinee game at Stride Place in Portage

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

MJHL announce year-end award nominees

Submitted MJHL Media Release

Nominees for the MJHL’s six major awards have been f inalized, Commissioner Kim Davis recently announced “Each team submitted a nominee for the awards and the league’s 11 coaches subsequently conducted a vote,” explained Davis. “Each of the nominees should be very proud of their accomplishment.”

The respective winners will be announced shortly.

The Mike Ridley Award, given to league’s top point producer, will be known when the regular season comes to an end.

The award f inalists for the 2017-2018 MJHL season are: MVP Award Dexter Kuczek - Winnipeg Blues Tyler Kirkup - Virden Oil Capitals Troy Martyniuk - Winkler Flyers Rookie of the Year Award Justin Lee - Virden Oil Capitals Matthew Thiessen - Steinbach Pistons Matthew Osadick - Swan Valley Stampeders Hockey Ability and Sportsmanship Award Jeremey Leipsic - Portage Terriers Drew Worrad - Steinbach Pistons Keaton Jameson - Swan Valley Stampeders

Top Goaltender Award Emilien Boily - OCN Blizzard Troy Martyniuk - Winkler Flyers Matthew Thiessen - Steinbach Pistons Top Defenceman Award Mackenzie Dwyer - Portage Terriers Darby Gula - Steinbach Pistons Mitch Dyck - Winkler Flyers Top Scorer Award TBA at a later date Coach of the Year Award Paul Dyck - Steinbach Pistons Blake Spiller - Portage Terriers Troy Leslie - Virden Oil Capitals

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Arden Open Curling Bonspiel

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The first event winners, sponsored by Rocky Mountain Equipment. L to R - skip Darcy Eng, Cory Burnside, Harvey Hanke and Jeff Bay.

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Female Chiefs eliminated from playoffs Yellowhead Chiefs report

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press The Yellowhead AAA Female Midget Chiefs were stunned in the opening round of the playoffs, being swept by the Eastman Selects in three straight games.

In game one, held on Wednesday, Feb. 14 in Shoal Lake, the Selects blanked Yellowhead 1-0.

For game two in St. Anne, Eastman once again came away with a one goal win, this time 2-1. Sioux Valley’s Monet Mazawasicuna scored the only goal for the Chiefs.

In the third game of the best-of-five series, which was played on Sunday, Feb. 18 in Shoal Lake, it ended up being tied at 1-1 at the end of regulation. McKiya Mazur of Angusville scored the lone goal for Yellowhead.

Overtime didn’t take long with Alix Tosh of Eastman scoring the winning goal. Assisting on the goal was Kyana Brown. With that, a solid season for the Yellowhead AAA Female Chiefs would officially come to a close.

Midget Boys drop pair The Midget Male Chiefs dropped a pair of home games over the weekend, first falling to Eastman 5-3 on Saturday, Feb. 17.

Bray Rookes, Brian Mentuck and Parker Malchuk all scored for Yellowhead.

The next night, the Brandon AAA Wheat Kings came to town, and were able to leave with a 8-2 victory. Tanner Dutcawich and Colby Joseph tallied the Yellowhead goals.

These recent results drop Yellowhead’s record to 25-19-2, good enough for sixth place in the league. The Chiefs have two games remaining in the regular season, before the post-season begins in March.

Bantam results Just one game on the schedule recently for the Bantam Male Chiefs, as they beat the Pembina Valley Hawks 3-2 in a shootout.

As for the Females, they played two games against Eastman at the Minnedosa Arena, Feb. 16-17. The first game ended up a 1-1 draw, while game two was a 5-2 victory for the Selects.

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Box-A-Thon brings in the bucks

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The Neepawa Figure Skating Club was well represented at various StarSkate Regional Competitions throughout the new year. (Above picture) The PreNovice Bronze Medal winners from the 2018 Prairie Regional Competition Cordelia Smith, Karissa Ellis, Annika Atkey, Claire Beaumont, Kara Ellis, Kyla Wahoski, Brooklyn Chartrand and Caitlyn Stevenson.

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Mary-Ellen Clark, the Neepawa Palliative Care coordinator, accepts a cheque for $1,000 from BOXE Neepawa Club owner and operator, Derek Pearson.

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The PreJuvenile team who won gold. L to r: Claire Scheper, Ashley Nadeau, Alyssa Nadeau, Ashley Laus, Makenna Sumner, Ivory Gerring, Ashley Bray , Kate Bulusan and Amber Wahoski. (Missing from photo Claire Nicholson).

Above left: The winners from the Elkhorn Regionals Bronze Ladies Interpretive Event: (Pictured) Gold-Kara Ellis, Silver-Cordelia Smith and Bronze-Hayley Lindsay.

Above right: NFSC members Kiana Gunnarson, Kiera Major, Cordelia Smith, Amber Wahoski and Kyla Wahoski and Khrystyna Polyniak.

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The local support for a charity Box-a-thon has gone above and beyond organizers’ original expectations. The event, held at the BOXE Neepawa Combat Sport and Fitness Club on Saturday, Feb. 10, was able to raise $2,000. That money has been split equally between the Boxing Club and Neepawa and Area Palliative Care. The Club will use its portion to help upgrade its equipment. BOXE Neepawa Club owner and operator Derek Pearson said the response to the Box-a-thon was better than he’d expected. “ We had a modest goal of reaching $1,000 and we doubled it, said Pearson. “It feels really good to assist Palliative

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Care in this way. The support stays local. It doesn’t go through a bunch of channels before it gets to those who need it, which is great. In closing, I just want to give a huge thanks and congratulations to those who sponsored the participants and to those who came out and did the circuits.”

Mary-Ellen Clark, the Neepawa Palliative Care coordinator also commended Pearson, the club members and pledges for their support.

“That was a tremendous idea that [Derek] had to support a program such as Palliative Care, which is not funded by government. People dug into their pockets to support [BOXE Neepawa], with us in mind, so we truly appreciate the thoughts

of those involved.”

The Box-a-thon consisted of club members canvassing for pledge sponsors in advance of the day. Then, on the day of the event, money was accumulated through every ‘round’ in which the participants train during a standard boxing circuit. The circuit involved multiple training stations, such as jump rope, hitting the tire, shadow boxing and hitting the speed and heavy bags. Once a person had completed the circuit, that was considered ‘one round’. The more rounds a person competed, the more money was raised.

Preliminary plans are already being put together to turn the Box-a-thon into an annual fundraising event.

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In loving memory of my husband, Bernard who passed away Feb. 19, 2009.

Heart of gold stopped beating Hard working hands at rest God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best Leaves and flowers may wither The golden sun may st But the hearts that loved you dearly are the ones that won't forget Lovingly remembered by your wife, Betty and family.

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The family of the late Anne Kuyp (Koscielny) wish to extend our sincere thanks for your many kindnesses, condolences and support we received from near and far.

Thank you to Brian at White’s Funeral Home; Father Mark Filips for the lovely service; Catholic Women’s League for the honour guard and lunch; pallbearers who came from a great distance to lay their baba to rest; Zack and Karen Koscielny for the lovely music and solo; Lorilee Harris for all the kindness you have done for Baba.

We also send our gratitude and appreciation to the staff of Minnedosa Personal Care Home and Country Meadows Personal Care Home at Neepawa for the wonderful care and friendship during Mom’s time with you.

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Obituary Tracey Dawn Winthrop-Meyers Tracey Dawn Winthrop-Meyers (nee Winthrop) was taken from us on February 14, 2018 in a fatal car accident. Tracey was born on June 13, 1966 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Don Winthrop and Wendy Williams. She spent the last 17 years of her life in her beloved home in Arden, Manitoba. A celebration of life in Tracey’s honour will be held on February 24, 2018 at 2 p.m. in the Arden Community Hall, Arden, Manitoba.

Tracey leaves behind: her husband and soul mate, Bradley Meyers, mother Wendy Williams (Don Krieser), father, Don Winthrop (Shirley Kornaker), sister Alyson Oshust, nee Winthrop (Peter Oshust), niece Bronwyn Oshust and nephew, Derry Oshust. Tracey also leaves her mother-in-law, Maureen Meyers (Jerry Sylvester), father-in-law Gerald Meyers (Cher McPhie), sisters-inlaw Onalee Meyers, Melanie Green (Don), brother-in-law Jeff Meyers (Theresa), and nieces Kalena Green, and Jerra Green (Rachelle). Tracey is predeceased by her grandparents and young cousin Joshua.

From a young age, Tracey was active in her community.

She contributed her time and talents to many local projects and volunteer efforts throughout her life. She was well-respected in her business and professional life for her work ethic and integrity. Tracey had an active intellect, always striving to broaden her knowledge and experience. She was an avid gardener, relishing the task of nurturing living things. She exercised her creativity by playing piano, creating art and delving into genealogy.

Her most valued achievement was becoming an accomplished Reiki Master, sharing the spiritual principles and practices of Reiki.

Tracey was surrounded by an abundance of family and close friends. Her compassion, humour and energy will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Donations in Tracey’s memory can be made to Crohn’s and Colitis Canada or Asthma Canada.

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Obituary ANNE GERALDINE KUYP (KOSCIELNY) April 3, 1920-January 29, 2018 Anne Kuyp passed away peacefully at Country Meadows Personal Care Home in Neepawa on Monday, January 29, 2018 in her 98th year. She was born to Harry and Mary (Ewachewski) Klym at Horod, Manitoba. She attended school in Elphinstone until 1934, and at Islay School when the family moved to Vista.

She met her first husband, Mike Koscielny of Elphinstone, in 1937; they were married on August 7, 1938. In 1942 they bought a half-section of land for $1,500 in the Pete’s Lake area around Rossburn. There, she was a secretary-treasurer for Perch School, until their move to Cardale in 1953. Mom joined the Women’s Institute and served as president for two years. She did a lot of quilting and knitted for Red Cross and was awarded a tour of the Red Cross headquarters in Winnipeg. She also enjoyed curling in Cardale.

In 1973 the farm was sold to son Elmer and they retired to Neepawa. Mom worked at Neepawa hospital as a kitchen aide and was the morning cook for nine years. She was a member of the hospital auxiliary and served as treasurer. A member of St. Dominic Catholic Church, she joined the Catholic Women’s League in 1979, holding positions of treasurer and president. She was presented a 40-year pin for meritorious service to the league.

Mom enjoyed bowling and when the drop-in centre opened, she joined and loved to floor curl.

In 1977, after 39 years of marriage, Mom lost Dad (Mike) to leukemia; she remarried in 1979 to Hank Kuyp. They enjoyed 29 years together.

Mom loved travelling, touring nine countries in Europe, including a visit to her brother-in-law’s grave at Cassino, Italy. She toured countries behind the Iron Curtain, including Checkpoint Charlie at the Berlin Wall. She travelled Canada coast to coast, much of United States, Hawaii, Bahamas, Alaska, Ukraine and the Holy Land.

Mom loved quilting, knitting and crocheting. She sewed for family and friends, creating 115 handmade quilts which she presented to each of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many friends. She made baby quilts and numerous afghans well into her 90s, which she gave away to family, friends and hospital. Mom loved people to come visit and stay for a meal. Her greatest joy was watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow up.

Mom was predeceased by her parents, husbands, four brothers (Jack, Harry, Adam and Mike), daughters Eleanor (seven months) and Louise Kostenchuk (2017), son-in-law Frank Hayhurst, stepson Henry Kuyp Jr., stepsons-in-law George Grant and Stan Kuchner. She is survived by her children Marlene Hayhurst, Pat Michie, Elmer (Ann) Koscielny, Judy (Rick) Bell, Rodney (Nancy Koscielny); son-in-law George Kostenchuk; granddaughters Jocelyn Beever and Lorilee Harris; grandsons Corwin and Curtis Kostenchuk, Del and Kent Michie, Jason, Trent and Chad Koscielny, Bryce and Brett Koscielny; and 10 each of great-grandsons and great-granddaughters.

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NuVision Commodities St. Jean, MB buying feed grains, wheat, barley, peas, oats, off grades grain and custom hauling back to the Red River area. Phone 1(204)758-3401 or 1(204)746-4028.

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Elk Ranch Transport is currently looking for a full time year round agile person to be involved with hauling cattle and bales primarily. Most hauling is local. Work may include shop labor. Must be responsible and have a class one license. Please contact Clair, 204-476-0151.

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Used mattresses. Alvin Weber, second lane right on Plumas hwy #260, N of #16

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MAJOR APPLIANCE and TV Service in home. Call or text 476-4077

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Thank you to the EMTs who came to our house and saved my life while I was having a heart attack. Also thanks to the Neepawa hospital staff who sent me by ambulance (thanks guys) to Winnipeg where I later had open heart surgery. Kathy and Abe Enns, Arden

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_ or sale: 3 bedroom home, F 1 and a half bath, attached garage, heated shop. Call 204-476-0945. _____________________ House for Sale: 2 Bd, 968 sq. ft. avail Apr 1. Located 4062nd Neepawa Ph 476-5454 For App to view

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TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION École Laurier French Immersion Inscription à la maternelle Kindergarten Registration L’inscription à la maternelle à temps plein aura lieu du 22 janvier au 23 mars, 2018.

Tous les enfants qui sont nés avant le 31 décembre, 2013 sont admissibles. Veuillez apporter à l’école, votre carte d’immatriculation ainsi qu’un des suivants : le certificat de naissance de votre enfant, le certificat de baptême, une déclaration de naissance vivante ou une déclaration solennelle.

Nous sommes une école d`immersion française, la maternelle à la 8ième année, et nous offrons une excellente éducation dans les deux langues officielles.

Full Time French Immersion Kindergarten registration will take place from January 22nd to March 23rd, 2018.

All children born on or before December 31st, 2013 are eligible to register. To register you will need to bring in your child’s Manitoba Health PHIN# and one of the following: Birth Certificate, Baptismal certificate, Certificate of live birth, Health card or Statutory declaration. We are a K-8 French Immersion school and provide an excellent education in both official languages. École Laurier Laurier, Manitoba 204-447-2068

The family of the late Anne Kuyp (KoscielPUBLIC NOTICE ny) wish to extend our sincere thanks for NOTICE OF HEARING your many kindnesses, condolences and support we received from near and far.

ROAD CLOSING BY-LAW NO. 3179-18 Thank you to Brian at White’s Funeral NOTICE is Mark herebyFilips given pursuant Home; Father for the lovely to Subsection 290(2) of The League Municipal service; Catholic Women’s forAct thethat the Council of the Town of Neepawa honour guard and lunch; pallbearers who has scheduled a public hearing at their the Municipal came from a great distance to lay baba located 275 Hamilton Street, in the to Office, rest; Zack andatKaren Koscielny for the Townmusic of Neepawa, in Manitoba, Tuesday lovely and solo; Lorilee on Harris for the day of March at the for hour of all20th the kindness you 2018, have done Baba.

7:05 p.m. to our consider a By-Law for the We also send gratitude and apprecifollowing ation to thepurpose: staff of Minnedosa Personal To close as aand Public Road orMeadows Highway the Care Home Country Personal following:Care Home at Neepawa for the wonderful and of friendship All thosecare portions Cameron during Street Mom’s time with contained withinyou. the limits of Parcels A and E on a planHayhurst, of survey ofPat partMichie, of SE 1/4 of Marlene Section 33-14-15 WPM,Rod prepared

by Timothy Judy Bell, Elmer and Koscielny.

William Longstaff, MLS, and on deposit in the NL TO as 0410-2014.

To convey title of the above mentioned portions of Cameron Street, once closed, to Foresight Real Estate Ltd. NOTICE is further given that a copy of the proposed By-Law is on file in the office of the Chief Administrative Officer of the Town of Neepawa, at the Municipal Office at 275 Hamilton Street in the Town of Neepawa, in Manitoba and on the municipal website at www.neepawa.ca NOTICE is further given that during the public hearing the Council of the Town of Neepawa will allow any interested person to make representation, ask questions or register an objection.

Dated at the Town of Neepawa this 6th day of February A.D. 2018.

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Colleen Synchyshyn, C.M.M.A. Chief Administrative Officer

Box 339, 275 Hamilton St. Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Ph (204) 476-7603 ~ Fax (204) 476-7624 neepawacao@wcgwave.ca ~ www.neepawa.ca

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Church Worship Times Prepared by the Neepawa Ministerial St. James Anglican 11:00 a.m.

First Baptist 10:30 a.m.

Calvary Chapel 10:30 a.m.

Knox Presbyterian 11:00 a.m.

Roman Catholic Saturday 7 p.m.

Sunday 11:00 a.m.

Ukrainian Catholic 9:00 am every second Sunday Neepawa United Church 11:00 a.m.

Christ Lutheran 9:00 a.m.

International Worship Centre 1:30 p.m.

Waldersee Lutheran 10:30 a.m.

Prairie Alliance Church 11:00 a.m.

The Abiding Word Lutheran Church 9:00 a.m.

Brookdale United 9:30 a.m.

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING 2018 / 2019 BUDGET The Turtle River School Division invites residents, Municipal Councilors, parents, parent council members to the following Budget Consultation meeting: Division Office – McCreary March 8, 2018 6:00 pm

NOW HIRING HOUSEKEEPERS • Must be able to stay on feet for long periods of time • Pays great attention to details

For more information or to apply,please contact Barb Kelly: barb@elkhornresort.mb.ca or 204.848.8509

CARGILL PLUMAS

Did you know that the simple act of driving your car can help cancer patients in your community? In our region, transportation to treatment is just one of the many challenges cancer patients face.

Please follow our website for more information as it becomes available

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TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION Kindergarten Registration for the 2018 Fall Term will be held during the regular school hours between January 22 and March 23, 2018 at the following schools: Alonsa School Tele # 204-767-2168 Glenella School Tele # 204-352-4253 Ste. Rose School Tele # 204-447-2088 McCreary School Tele # 204-835-2083 We are once again proud to offer a Full-Time Kindergarten Program. All children born on or before December 31, 2013 are eligible to register.

To register you will need to bring your child’s Manitoba Health PHIN# and one of the following: Birth Certificate, Baptismal certificate, Certificate of live birth, Health card or Statutory declaration. If you have any questions, please feel free to call your school today.

Public Notice Public Notice is hereby given that the Whitemud Watershed Conservation District intends to conduct a weed and brush control program on Watershed Drains in the Rural Municipalities of McCreary, Alonsa, Portage la Prairie, Rosedale, Glenella-Lansdowne, North CypressLangford, Minto-Odanah, WestLake-Gladstone, Elton, and North Norfolk.

The projected dates of application will be from May 1, 2018 to November 30, 2018. The herbicides to be used include: ■2, 4-D Amine ■Banvel ■Roundup ■2, 4-D Ester ■Garlon 4 ■Dichlorprop ■Estaprop ■Princep Nine-T ■Amitrol 240 ■Tordon 22K ■Vantage ■Vanquish ■Tordon 101 The public may send written submissions or objections within 15 days of the publication of this notice to the department below: Manitoba Sustainable Development Environmental Approvals Branch Box 80, Suite 160, 123 Main Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1A5

You can help provide rides to cancer related appointments. Become a volunteer driver today.

Are you a non-smoker? • Do you have access to a safe & reliable vehicle? • Do you have a clean driving record? • Are you comfortable driving to the major cancer centres in Winnipeg & Brandon? • Are you looking for a way to give back to Cancer patients and your community?

WE HAVE NEED FOR VOLUNTEER DRIVERS THROUGHOUT THE CENTRAL PLAINS CANCER CARE REGION Learn more by registering for one of our information sessions, call Sharilyn at 204-857-6100.

Portage la Prairie - Friday, February 9 at 10:00 a.m.

(Stride Place, Cobbe’s Boardroom) Neepawa - Wednesday, February 28 at 11:00 a.m.

(Neepawa Regional Library) People Helping People Committed to Caring

SEASONAL & STUDENT SUMMER EMPLOYMENT • PARKS • CEMETERY • PUBLIC WORKS • CAMPGROUND ATTENDANTS The Town of Neepawa is accepting applications for Seasonal and Summer Student Employment to work as labourers within Parks and Cemetery and as Campground Attendants between the months of May and September.

Hourly rates start at $13.30/hour.

Job descriptions are available at the Town Office or www.neepawa.ca under Notices.

Resumes should be marked: “Summer Employment" and will be accepted at the Civic Administration Office until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 12, 2018.

We thank you for your interest in these positions; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Town of Neepawa is an equal opportunity employer, however, all applicants must be able to write and speak fluent English.

Denis Saquet, C.E.T. Manager of Operations

Box 339, 275 Hamilton St. Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Ph (204) 476-7655 ~ Fax (204) 476-7624 ea@wcgwave.ca ~ www.neepawa.ca

1584 sqft. showhome.

Only $199,000. 9 ft walls, 3 bedroom,2.5 baths.

Maple kitchen with island & walk-in pantry.

Beautiful Plains Museum Summer Curator

For more information visit wgiesbrechthomes.ca or 204-346-3231

Mid May to end of August 2018 Apply to: Box 1118, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 and to youngcanadaworks.ca For more information: call 204-476-2723

Gladstone, MB.

Require additional Class 1 drivers. Operating super B grain hoppers, prairie provinces only.

Contact Steve, 204-385-3048 or 204-871-5139 Email kjarvisfarms@gmail.com

The Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone is accepting applications for the following:

Gladstone Swimming Pool

For training & position info call Zapphira at (204) 385-2002.

Manitoba Youth Job Center

Youth Engagement Leader

Full-time. May 8th – August 17th 2018. (includes training in Winnipeg) $12.77 per hour.

For more information, visit manitoba.ca/myjc Application Deadline: February 28th See www.westlake-gladstone.ca for submission details

Business Opportunity– Hip or knee replacement?

Jarvis Trucking Ltd,

2018 Summer Job Opportunities

Drivers Needed

READY FOR DELIVERY

Covered veranda.

Tripane windows & fir plywood construction and James Hardie siding.

invites applications for

www.elkhornresort.mb.ca 1.866.355.4676 | 204.848.2802 PO Box 40, 3 Mooswa Dr E, Onanole, MB R0J1N0

Cargill is presently recruiting seasonal yard workers for the upcoming 2018 Spring season. Applicants must posses a Class 5 driver’s license. Class 3 with air would be an asset but not necessary. Contact Gary at 204-386-2075 or email resume to gary_rossnagel@cargill.com.

Is currently accepting resumes for

experienced cooks and servers Resumes can be sent to Boston Pizza Neepawa Resumes P.O. Box 26 Brookdale, MB R0K 0G0

Staff housing available, if needed

The purpose of this meeting will be to review the 2018/2019 Preliminary Budget and to have a discussion on opportunities being considered by the Board.

Karey Wilkinson, Chairperson

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FOODS Meat Cutter/Production Personnel Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is presently recruiting for

SEASONAL AG EQUIPMENT CLERK For Our Agro Department Located in Neepawa, MB

Duties would include but not limited to: customer service, delivering agro equipment and bins to customers, general ordering of parts, assist with inventory management other general agro-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: • Excellent customer service skills • Highly motivated • Efficient organizational skills; • Minimum Class 3 w/air driver’s License; • Agro background an asset • Must be bondable Reports to: Ag Equipment Manager Deadline: March 2, 2018 Excellent compensation for a few months of work!

If you would like to work with an established and progressive company, send a cover letter and resume to: Attention: Glenda Finkewich – Human Resource/ Health & Safety Manager Email: g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop.com Or mail to: Box 879, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 www.neepawagladstonecoop.com We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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HyLife Foods a division of the HyLife organization is engaged in the dressing and processing of hogs for both domestic and world markets.

To reach and sustain its position as a premier supplier of quality food products it strives to employ talented and motivated people who are capable of reaching the cutting edge of their discipline.

This position is based at the operations in the vibrant community of Neepawa, Manitoba which has a reputation for its beauty and high quality of life. Due to rapid growth we are looking for Meat Cutters/Production Personnel.

Responsibilities / Duties include but are not limited to: • Slaughter, eviscerate and mark hogs for further processing • Cut pork carcasses into primal cuts for further detailed specifications intended for commercial, industrial, institutional or wholesale use • De-bone edible part and remove inedible organs or parts The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications: • Be able to work in a culturally diverse workplace • Have a good work ethic • Focus on treating people with dignity and respect • Appreciate a stable long term work environment • Experience as an Industrial Butcher or trimmer is required • Completion of secondary school may be required Current starting wage is $14.15, ranging as high as $21 plus $1.00 per hour perfect attendance incentive!

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation based on experience and knowledge.

HyLife has been recognized as a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best-Managed Companies.

If you have the qualifications and the passion to meet this challenge then we would like to explore your potential.

Please apply online at http://www.hylife.com/current-opportunities/ at 623 Main Street E, PO Box 10,000, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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McCREARY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Accepting applications for FULL TIME MAINTENANCE WORKER

Stella Jones

is now accepting applications for the following position:

Labourers

Applications available at the Production Office or fax resume.

Stella Jones #205 Highway 16 West Box 279 Neepawa, Manitoba R0J 1H0 Phone: 204-476-7700 Fax: 204-476-2212

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is presently recruiting for

HUMAN RESOURCE/HEALTH & SAFETY ADMIN ASSISTANT Full Time For Our Administration Office located in Neepawa, MB

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Human Resource/Health & Safety Manager in Human Resource functions of NeepawaGladstone Co-op including but not limited to; Brand, Industrial Relations, Compensation & Benefits, Training & Development, HR Strategic Initiatives and other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for all aspects of assisting in the Health & Safety program.

Duties include, but are not limited to: the creation, review and implementation of safety & health policies and procedures, tracking education and training needs, promoting overall safety & health awareness, incident reporting, sub-contractor management and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: • Efficient organizational skills and the ability to work independently and as a team; • Able to deal with people sensitively, tactful, diplomatically and professionally at all times; • Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and written; • Demonstrated strong leadership, instructional and interpersonal skills are essential to success in this position; • Must be goal oriented with the ability to set and adjust priorities; • Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills; • Working knowledge of computers including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; • General knowledge of Canadian labour law and employment standards an asset; • 2-3 plus years of related work experience an asset; • Must be bondable.

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Now Booking Spring & Summer Auctions!

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Tender Invitation to Tender The farm land listed below in the R.M. McCreary is available for sale. Note highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted.

Land NE 29-20-15 WPM Water control works plan 5126 and 6489 Acres - Approximately 155.70 acres There are no buildings located on the property.

Sealed Tenders to purchase the land will be received by: Vince Musgrave, PO Box 352, McCreary MB R0J1B0 until March 09, 2018.

Terms and conditions 1. Each tender shall be in writing and shall be submitted with a certified cheque or bank draft payable to Vince Musgrave in an amount equal to 5% of the tender price; 2. If the tender is accepted, the cheque or bank draft shall constitute a non-refundable deposit. If the tenderer fails to complete the purchase of the property, the seller shall herein retain the deposit as liquidated damages; 3. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by certified cheque or bank draft on possession date; 4. Possesion date to be 30 days after the acceptance of tender.

5. Purchaser shall pay the 2018 property taxes; 6. The tenderer shall pay the applicable GST or provide acceptable undertaking to self-assess; 7. Highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted; 8. The tenderer shall be deemed to have relied on the tenderer's own inspection and knowledge of the land and the titles for the properties, its true condition, possible liabilities and the status of the title hereto independent of any representations by or on behalf of the seller.

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Applications Close: March 2, 2018

If you would like to work with an established and progressive company, please complete an application form at our Administration Office or send a cover letter and resume to: Attention: Glenda Finkewich – Human Resource/ Health & Safety Manager Email: g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop.com Or mail to: Box 879, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 www.neepawagladstonecoop.com We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Neepawa residents should be proud of Jeremy Walmsley who is currently playing the lead role in the Manitoba Theatre Centre (MTC) production of Once. Jeremy plays the guitar and sings his way into the hearts of the audience.

Pictured: Walmsley (in centre) with four Neepawa fans, including Ron and Dianne Nordstrom, Amanda Naughton-Gale and Brenda Kryschuk. Once plays at the MTC in Winnipeg until Mar. 10.

Local women nominated for prestigious award

By John Drinkwater Neepawa Banner & Press Three women from within our coverage area have been nominated for the 31st Annual YWCA Women of Distinction Awards Gala, which is being held at the MNP Hall, at the Keystone Centre in Brandon on Mar. 8.

Trudy Adamson (Minnedosa)- category nomination (Healthy Living) Trudy was born and raised in Minnedosa and upon graduation started her career with the Royal Bank of Canada.

Her time with RBC allowed her to see many places across Manitoba and North Western Ontario, moving 13 times over her 40 year career. At the time of her retirement she was a Banking Advisor.

It was when she was in Winnipeg that she saw an advertisement asking for volunteers for the Special Olympics.

She said she wasn’t sure what to expect, however upon meeting the athletes she was hooked and has been volunteering with the Special Olympics since October of 1988. Since her retirement from RBC in 2017 Trudy has not slowed down. She continues to be involved with Special Olympics, Minnedosa Golf and Country Club board, and Minnedosa and Area Food Cupboard board.

Pam Little (McCreary)-category nomination (Healthy Living) Pam L itt le from McCrear y has been involved on the local Economic

Development board, East Escarpment Advisory board, Heritage Advisory boa rd, H istor y Book com m it tee, Healthy Together Now committee, and the Manitoba Maple Syrup Festival.

By founding the McCreary Ski and Outdoor Club she has promoted active recreation : Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Biking, Hiking, and Paddling. She started the Jackrabbit Youth Ski program and the Kids of Mud (biking).

Through her lobbying, grant applications, organizing clinics, and the planning of regular special activity events, she has enabled others to be active. Her enthusiasm and long term commitments have greatly enriched her community.

Sara McLean (Rivers)-category nomination (Young Woman 22-29) Back in October of 2015 Sara’s son Sora Mclean was diagnosed with Acute Myebid Leukemia. After four rounds of chemo, two bouts of radiation and a stem cell transplant to which Sara was the donor, Sora sadly lost his battle.

To this day Sara continues to honour him and other cancer patients and their families by helping organize various fundraisers.

By being an extraordinary role model Sara’s daughter Kyree now too has been helping raise money and awareness for cancer.

There are 19 additional nominees from communities in Binscarth, Brandon, Shoal Lake and Souris.

Thank you for reading!

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Sales, Leasing & Financing of flat-deck, dumpbox, cargo, gooseneck & utility trailers & truck beds.

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COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE: 99¢/ each for a box of 180 ($178.20).

Also full range of tree, shrub, and berry seedlings. Free shipping most of Canada. Growth guarantee.

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KDL INVENTORY CLEARANCE SALE!!! Friday, Feb. 23-Sunday March 4. Floor Model and Overstock Mattresses and Furniture priced to clear!!! UP TO 70% OFF select items in store! Limited quantities available so you need to act fast! Here are some of the great deals you will find.

MATTRESSES: King Koil Pocket Coil Queen Mattress $399.99 (reg: $799.99) Simmons Beautyrest Recharge Pillowtop Pocket Coil

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STEEL BUILDINGS

REALLY BIG SALE IS BACK – EXTRA WINTER DISCOUNT ON NOW! 20X23 $5,798. 25x27 $6,356. 30x31 $8,494.

32X33 $8,728. 35X35 $11,670. One End Wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036 www.pioneersteel.ca

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

MEDICAL TR ANSCRIPTION! Indemand career! Employers have workat-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/ MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Real Estate Gladstone Legion Senior Housing For Rent: One and two bedroom suites at 110 Legion Place, Gladstone, Manitoba.

55 years and over. Life lease concept.

For more info call: Susan 204-385-2284

Open House Feb. 24 & 25 from 2-5 p.m.

$465,000

Home of Ruben and Mari Klassen, 2 km west of Neepawa #3-89048 off Strawberry Lane. Beautiful 4-bedroom, 3-bath country home on 15 park-like acres with stony creek running through.

Many features including a 15’ by 30’ outdoor pool and hot tub.

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