September 8, 2023 - Neepawa Banner & Press

Manitoba election officially called!

It’s finally time for Manitoba to hit the campaign trail, as Premier Heather Stefanson formally called a provinical election on Tuesday, Sept. 5.

The Progressive Conservatives (PC) are seeking a third consecutive majority government.They head into this election with 35 of Manitoba’s 57 seats, while the New Democratic Party (NDP) hold 18 and Manitoba Liberal Party have three.

The vote, scheduled for Oct. 3, is expected to be a tight race between Stefanson’s Tories and the opposition NDP, led by Wab Kinew.

The other notable political leaders for the 2023 election include Dougald Lamont of the Liberal Party, Janice G. Gibson of the Green Party of Manitoba and Kevin Friesen of the Keystone Party.

Additional election coverage on Page 9

Jodi Baker captured this old barn blanketed by a beautiful sunset in the Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah last month. Baker was on location with permission in order to photograph this peaceful prairie scene.

Canadian history finds home at future location of Neepawa business

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Renovations for the new Mull & Skye General Store, as well as Venus Hair & Body Care, in the former Team Electronics building in downtown Neepawa are moving steadily along. From installing new tiles to staining wood, the space is steadily gaining new life, with Venus Hair hopefully moving in by the end of September.

In the meantime, said Kelsey Wilson, owner of both Mull and Venus, “We have MassTown Tattoos opening [soon] with tattoo artist Christian.”

Among the updates being done is an amazing touch of history– a set of giant French doors. Wilson sourced these doors from Offbeat N Antiques in Carberry.

“Kelsey was looking for a pair of French doors and I know a collector in Winnipeg that has some amazing salvage items,” said Joe Harding, store owner. “These doors came from the Royal Alex Hotel.”

The Royal Alexandra Hotel was a Canadian Pacific Railway Hotel

located at the corner of Higgins and Main Street in Winnipeg. After its official opening in 1906, the hotel would close its doors, after many long years of service, in 1967. Then, in 1971, it was demolished.

Other pieces of this facility still live on, as the interior of its dining room was carefully disassembled,

then reassembled at the Cranbrook History Centre at Cranbrook, British Columbia. Additionally, some Tyndall stone lion heads from the facility’s facade were donated to the city of Winnipeg and remain on display a few blocks from the former hotel site. According to Harding, the rareness of the doors

themselves actually comes down to the curvature. The glass has a plethora of curves and, on top of that,

each piece is beveled. With their new lease on life, these doors’ uniqueness and history is sure

to lend Venus Hair’s new space a special sort of character.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF VENUS HAIR & BODY CARE AND TORONTO POSTCARD CLUB

A pair of grand, historic French doors were installed in the future home of Mull and Skye General Store and Venus Hair & Body Care, located at the former Team Electronics, recently (pictured right).

Pictured above: A depiction of the Royal Alexandra Hotel in Winnipeg, from which the doors originate.

Bottom left: An interior view showing the Cafe Royal. The doors can partially be seen in the background at the far right.

1973: Unique stars declared booked for Neepex ‘74

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

125 years ago, Wednesday, September 7, 1898

About a dozen new threshing units have been disposed of in Neepawa this season.

Some Neepawa clergymen have been heard to preach against cycling on Sunday; yet a certain Y.M.C.A. youngman is known to frequently bike to Carberry on Sunday, leaving his Sunday school class without a teacher. Of course there may be urgent calls from the South which would be constructed by any clergymen as sufficient justification for the Sunday trips– especially if there is prospect of a matrimonial fee in the not too distant future.

Jno. Harvey, one of the oldest residents of the Eden district passed over to the silent majority last Saturday and was interred at Mountain View on Monday. Deceased had attained his 87th year.

Although the first Monday in September is by deferral statute designated as an annual occasion for honouring the cause of labour the people of this town and district devoted themselves to their different callings about as usual. It was a fine day and to neglect the harvest after so much unfavourable weather was not considered wise. The same applies to the building trades.

100 years ago, Friday, September 7, 1923

Eden: The fire hall has just been completed and painted and a new fire fighting apparatus installed, which is a great asset to our village. Following are members of the fire brigade: Wm. Burgess, chief; assistants, Bert Bell and R. Rehill; with Thos. Gill and Wm. Menzies on the advisory board.

Kelwood: Miss Olive Babcock has received word from the educational advisory board that she has obtained sufficient marks on her recent Grade 10 exams to pass into Grade 11.

Eden: A gentleman of the Jewish faith paid a visit to our village last week looking for a place to start up a business, but finding no suitable place and the opportunity none too good, left on Friday for Winnipeg.

Miss Annie Woods, of the Home Bank staff, has accepted the position of stenographer in the Canadian Bank of Commerce at Humbolt and leaves for that place as soon as released from her present position.

75 years ago, Thursday, August 9, 1948

Ninety years of age last Tuesday, Mrs. Samuel Gill was the recipient of many expressions of congratulations and good wishes from many friends and relatives at a reception held in her honour at the

home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Raby…

Born in Cornwall, Eng., in 1858, she was wed there in 1876 to Samuel Gill…

Crossing to Canada, they made their first home at Bowmanville, Ont. Later, they moved to Brockville and Toronto before moving to the Arden district more than 40 years ago.

The couple retired to Neepawa from their Arden farm in 1936.

Now a few days into his 100th year, Erik Koping, pioneer resident of the Hilltop district 15 miles northwest of Neepawa, Saturday, received many expressions of congratulations and good wishes from relatives and neighbours on the attainment of his 99th birthday anniversary…

Born in Finland in 1849, of Swedish parents, he moved to Komfors, Sweden,

in 1879 with his wife and family. Fourteen years later, in 1893, they came to Canada, settling in the Hilltop district.

50 years ago, Thursday, September 6, 1973

The kiddies at Neepex ‘74 will love the Rupert Puppets which will appear Friday evening, Sept. 28 and twice during the Saturday show. Betty Bolton and Billie Warriner have been working with puppets as a team for over seven years and have numerous puppet characters from which they can choose. Rupert Puppets is a self-contained act with a portable stage and PA system that can be assembled and ready in the matter of minutes. Betty and Billie appear to have a sixth sense on what play will amuse and entertain each audience and they have never been wrong.

20 years ago, Monday, September 8, 2003

The vice-president of medical services for the Assiniboine Regional Health Authority said the loss of one of its anesthetists should not affect on-call emergency services…

Wawanesa will be losing its three doctors– a husband, wife and their son– Oct. 31; Rivers, Birtle and Rossburn are also losing one physician each. Erickson lost one of its full-time physicians in August, causing the RHA to terminate 24-hour emergency services at that

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community’s health centre. While services in Neepawa won’t be affected, the same can’t be said for those other communities.

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.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BANNER & PRESS ARCHIVES

The unique characters pictured here were declared booked for appearance at Neepex ‘74, which was to be held Sept. 28. Appearing in the Sept. 6, 1973 edition of The Press, they are what was known as Rupert Puppets.

NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS ARCHIVES Looking for fall millinery? Miss Larcombe had it all in 1923! This ad was placed in the Sept.

By Chad Carpenter Tundra

Observer vs participant

By the time you read this column, Manitoba will be well into its provincial election. It will be a short writ period, as election day is Oct. 3.

As reported in the Winnipeg Free Press on Sept. 4, “There are 57 seats up for grabs in what is expected to be a tight, bitter battle for control of the legislature, as the province’s first woman to serve as premier tries to persuade voters to give the Progressive Conservatives a third term in office.”

The NDP, led by Wab Kinew, will try to convince the voters that the PCs made way too many cuts and the NDP will have to spend more on just about everything.

I disagree, but my opinion doesn’t matter much, I have only one vote just like everyone else. The real problem is that little more than half the people vote and that in itself is disgusting. Maybe it’s apathy, or maybe a feeling of helplessness, that they don’t vote is appalling to me.

Provincial rules cover everything from health care to education to farm policy and sport fishing and much more. They say people get the governments they deserve and when nearly half the voters don’t vote, it’s likely true. It’s certainly hard to sympathize with the complainers.

Here’s my take on the election locally and without regard for the party policies. In Agassiz, Jodie Byram is the PC candidate and, based on her abilities and how much she worked with retiring MLA Eileen Clarke, she should make an excellent MLA. I have known a number of MLAs in my time and Eileen Clarke ranks right up there with Glen Cummings. Both were also cabinet ministers and very good ones. In Riding Mountain, Greg Nesbitt deserves re-election. He’s smart, firm and listens well to

Right in the Centre

Ken Waddell

supporters and opponents. He is also currently a cabinet minister.

On the provincial level, the choice of which party forms government will boil down to a few seats, maybe 12-14 in total. Most strong PC seats will go PC and most strong NDP seats will go NDP.

As far as the Liberals go, the reality of Manitoba politics has never really sunk in. The last time the Liberals formed government in Manitoba was under D.L. Campbell in the 1950s. They had an upswing in the late 1980s, but have had little impact with voters since. Considering how unpopular their federal Liberal counterparts are in Manitoba, it’s little wonder that the Manitoba Liberals have become a fringe party.

Well over 10 years ago, after I left the active political scene in Manitoba politics, I had a discussion with then Manitoba Liberal leader Jon Gerrard. Mr. Gerrard would often visit me on one of his many trips to rural Manitoba. He knows me pretty well and he always liked to visit with media types. You could hardly find a nicer man and a good medical doctor. At the time of our meeting, I had recently lost out in a race to be leader of the PC Party of Manitoba. I said, “Jon, it’s pretty obvious that I will never be premier of Manitoba and it’s equally obvious that you won’t be either. Why don’t you pick a party, NDP or PC and go to work in

it and bring your medical experience with you. Both parties badly need it. It’s time to fold the Liberal Party of Manitoba and move on.”

Jon Gerrard didn’t agree with my advice, obviously, but time has proven that I may have been right. I don’t think the Manitoba Liberals have contributed much to the progress of Manitoba since the 1950s. By the way, Premier D.L. Campbell was most noted for being very financially conservative and for bringing Manitoba Hydro to rural Manitoba.

Every election is a political crossroads, or at least a fork in the road. The NDP and the Liberals (especially the federal ones) love to spend money. The problem is there is no extra money to spend unless the economy grows. Manitoba is still dependent on federal payments, which makes it a have-not province. More spending and more taxes will not end that very bad situation.

The PC government has been roundly criticized for not spending more money on health care but if you listen quietly to people in the health care field, more money is not always the answer.

Community survival depends on a listening leadership.

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

One’s view of a situation certainly can vary depending on whether one is observing, or participating. Parenting comes to mind. How many times did we witness an over tired or over stimulated child act out or act up in public and – pre parent solemnly, disdainfully sniff no child of mine would ever get away with, behave like that, in public? And then we had a child! My Uncle Walter, one of twelve children, was the one of the older siblings, but one of the last to marry. As he watched his sisters and brothers raise their families, he had a theory for every one of them! And then he married, had five children in very quick succession, including a set of twins, and he apologized to his family, confessing that for all the theories he had put forth, none of them guaranteed success! Big difference in being an observer or a participant!

How about the armchair sports enthusiast? Sitting there in the comfort of a home, possibly a beverage in hand and dog on their lap, the observer knows exactly how the game could have/should have been played and won. From the security of that chair, or, perhaps surrounded by my friends in a common area, the observer could improve almost every play whether it be curling, golf, football or baseball any sport! Be a participant in any of those scenes and it is real life aches and pains, misses and gains. It is doing ones very best and sometimes still coming up short. Perhaps one of the reasons some of us have a trophy gathering dust – in storage or on a shelf because, once, everything came together as a participant. (My trophy goes way back to the early sixties when our small school volleyball team took the divisionals. No indoor gym for practice, just a team of determined farm girls. Don’t ever underestimate us!).

As an observer, and never a participant, this theory holds true for political positions as well. Those of us who observe elected leaders are quick to criticize and freely express our opinion of how the job should be/could be done. Here I do have to use my imagination, and that’s not difficult as I have filled some leadership roles, and imagine how it feels to be doing one’s best under adverse conditions and with a measure of control by superior’s party politics. Being a public participant is challenging, can be demeaning and infuriating, and never easy. Being an observer, however, is easy. And mostly safe.

My thoughts wander a bit, and I wonder how these two words describe my life and living. I trust I am a full participant in life and living, trying to be present in the moment and aware of myself, and of others. I know that I am an observer! A people watcher of the first degree. In my observations as an observer the goal is to view others with a gentle and generous lens, hoping desperately that I will be accorded the same grace.

Strange how a casual and meaningful conversation with a friend can cause me to probe more deeply into my thoughts and feelings. May I fully embrace both observing and participating.

Strength in adversity, Part III

It’s a new era in the ancient Far East. The Babylonian empire has been destroyed. Its last king, a man named Belshazzar, was dead. Invading armies from the neighboring kingdom of Media had stormed the king’s palace, found Belshazzar and his nobles in a drunken stupor, and put them all to death. When the residents of Babylonia awoke the following morning, they all had a new king-Darius the Mede.

Darius’ first task was to appoint people to govern his newly conquered territory. He divided Babylonia into governing districts and appointed his best administrators to look after them. Then, he made a startling announcement. He had spared the life of one of ancient Babylon’s nobles; a Jewish man named Daniel; and had appointed him as one of three presidents who governed the nobles. Daniel proved to be the best of the three, and the king considered setting him over the whole kingdom.

As one might expect, the other nobles reacted in

Neil Strohschein

jealousy and anger. They were jealous of the position and power Daniel had a position and power that they wanted. They were angry whenever Daniel punished them for taking bribes, abusing power or acting in other inappropriate ways. But when they tried to find anything in his administration that they could use against him, they failed and they failed miserably. Their only hope of discrediting Daniel was to destroy his faith in God, if they could.

So they hatched what they thought was a brilliant plan. They wouldn’t wait for Darius to start acting like a god. They would make him a god immediately, by getting him to sign a law stating that for 30 days, no one could ask anything of anyone except the king;

and that anyone who defied that law was to be thrown into a den of very hungry lions. As soon as the law was signed, they camped near Daniel’s house to see what he would do.

Daniel did not disappoint them. He got down on his knees near a window that faced Jerusalem and he prayed to God, just as he had always done. He was spotted. His actions were reported and Darius had no choice but to order that he be thrown to the lions. But first, Darius pulled Daniel aside and said: “Your God, whom you serve, will deliver you from the lions.” That statement said a lot about Darius.

This man was no dummy. He had heard the stories about Israel’s God and how he had delivered Daniel’s friends from the fiery fur-

nace; and about Daniel’s interpretation of the handwriting on the wall the night Belshazzar was slain. He knew how powerful Israel’s God was. He knew that God would never abandon those who put their faith in him. His words to Daniel were words of faith-the faith of a king given to his faithful servant.

Neither man’s faith would be in vain. Daniel was saved from the lions. The king’s faith in God was vindicated. Daniel was able to serve God by serving Darius until his reign ended and King Cyrus of Persia became head of the vast MedioPersian empire.

Daniel never tried to make a name for himself. He faithfully served kings and emperors wherever he happened to be. His service did more to produce faith in the hearts of those he served than anything else could have done. Today, God asks us to follow Daniel’s example. God will honor our faithfulness by giving us the strength to face any adversity we may encounter; just as he did for Daniel.

Opinion: Don’t forget the Little League history that was made close to home

By Rick Sparling Submitted

Something that Vince Leah, Winnipeg Tribune writer and all around sportsman was peed off about was the fact that all the head honchos at Little League Baseball headquarters insist on saying that Little League in Canada was first played by teams out of Vancouver, British Columbia and Cape Breton in Nova Scotia in 1951. The problem here is that Winnipeg had four teams and Neepawa had a team that were sanctioned by Carl

Agriculture–Our rich uncle

Farmers face a growing number of challenges. The threat of drought and crop failure seem to be with us every year. Add to this protectionist policies that make it harder for Canadian farmers to trade, uncertain markets caused by political instability (e.g., war in Ukraine), and the potential for disease outbreaks that threaten productivity. It is not overly surprising that politicians and policy makers often look at agriculture as a series of problems that need to be solved. In fact, agriculture is not a policy problem child, but has become our rich uncle that we need to cultivate.

There was a time, beginning in the 1970s and through the 1990s, when the outlook for agriculture was bleak. Subsidy wars between Europe and the U.S. had decimated international prices. Protectionist tariff barriers kept Canadian products out of prime markets. Interest rates in the high teens drove producers into bankruptcy. The question in rural Canada at the time was “why would my kids want to farm?” Thankfully, times have considerably changed.

Canada has negotiated more trade agreements than any other developed country. We are connected to Asia through the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

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Stotz, Founder of Little League baseball. AND this was in 1950.

Since the flood of 1950 in Winnipeg delayed their starting games until a month or so, Neepawa had already started playing exhibition games. Vince conceded that Neepawa was the first team in Canada to play outside of the United States. Later that year (1950) Winnipeg All Stars came out to Neepawa to play a series for the Manitoba Championship. The Winnipeg team won that series 2-gamesto-1 and played in front of 3,000 spectators during

the series (500, 1,500 and 1,000).

I have contacted the Little League headquarters to advise them of their errors and have received a message back that they will correct things. I have all of the newspaper clippings from the Winnipeg Tribune and the Neepawa Press and have great photos of the team (Tigers) I also tried to get them inducted into the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame (MBBHOF) for being the first Little League team to play in Canada. I have been denied twice. Bummer! I have been told that

in order to get inducted into the MBBHOF you had to win a championship. Personally, I believe that being the first team to play Little League baseball in Canada merits more than winning a championship.

I spoke to Gladwyn Scott, long time member of the Hall of Fame Executive, just prior to his passing and he was very positive about inducting the Tigers, but never got to go forward with it due to poor health.

It would be nice for the Hall of Fame to reconsider. Just my opinion. Think

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Thumbs up, thumbs down

Thumbs down was my opinion of the Neepawa River Bend Campground as my truck and camper bounced in the north entrance after encountering several large POTHOLES!!

My opinion improved later with the convince of being just a short walk to the Pool,Water Slides, the Park and a morning round of golf !

Robert Smith Edrans, MB

Thank you to Teresa Parker from the Municipality of North Cypress/ Langford for her help with the Wellwood Pats baseball photo.

Rick Sparling

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out of helen’s kitchen Helen Drysdale Parsley

Parsley is one of the most commonly used herbs in cooking around the globe. We tend to think of parsley as a frilly green garnish on our plate but this herb does much more than make your plate look pretty. There are two main types of parsley; flat-leaf and curly. In general, flat-leaf parsley has a more robust flavour and is best for cooking as it stands up better to heat. The curly variety has less flavour and is often used for garnishes and salads but is still delicious. When using parsley, use the leaves and discard the larger stems. Fresh parsley is far superior to the dried but when fresh parsley is unavailable use the dried.

Parsley is mentioned often throughout history and not only for its culinary properties. Carrying parsley helped to ward off evil, either as sprigs of the fresh herb or pinches of the dried herb. The Ancient Greeks associated parsley with death, as it was supposed to have sprung from the blood of Archemorus, whose name meant “Forerunner of Death.” The Romans did not generally eat parsley but they did wear garlands of parsley on their heads during feasts to ward off intoxication. During Passover, parsley is traditionally dipped in salt water remembering back to the very beginning of the Israelites’ slavery saga and signify the pain the Israelites experienced as slaves. Parsley is infamous for its difficulty in germination. Parsley growers were directed to plant it between 12 and 3 on Good Friday. This was the period of the day in which the Devil had no influence. In Britain through to recent years, parsley was thought to be a remedy for baldness. In Germany, people wore parsley to keep their partner faithful. You could also put pinches of dried parsley at your doors and windows to protect your home. Parsley was thought to remove bitter feelings in the same way it helps eliminated bad breath and mask any bad odors.

Parsley is a nutritional powerhouse. It’s low in calories but incredibly rich in vitamins and minerals. This versatile green herb is a flavorful addition to soups, salads, sauces, stews, omelets, pesto, grain dishes like couscous and more. Parsley can help settle your stomach, as it aids in digestion and helps reduce bloating. It is also easy to grow and perfect for the home garden. Parsley is sold in most grocery stores as bunches and can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks. Sprinkling the leaves with a small amount of water and wrap in paper towels or store in a plastic bag. Parsley can be frozen chopped and stored in freezer bags, or it can also be chopped and mixed with water and frozen in ice cube trays.

A staple in Argentinian and Uruguayan cuisines, Chimichurri is steadily growing in popularity. This spicy condiment is great on all kinds of grilled meats. This sauce makes a great marinade or topping for chicken, steak, fish, or pork.

Chimichurri

1 bunch chopped flat leaf parsley

3 garlic cloves, finely minced

2 1/2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar

1 tsp. dried oregano, or 1 Tbsp. fresh oregano

BP Museum history: Welcome to Sunnyside Groceries

Frozen Fire is red hot!

Local studio nominated for music industry award

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. black pepper

1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

1/3 cup olive oil

You can make this recipe in the food processer and add the oil after the first ingredients are processed or do it by hand as I do. Finely chop parsley and garlic cloves with a knife and transfer to a bowl. Add remaining chimichurri ingredients and stir to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight before serving. Store leftovers for up to one week in the refrigerator.

Healthy and totally delicious creamy pork stew made easily right in the slow cooker.

Creamy pork and cabbage stew

1 1/2 lb. pork cut into 1 inch pieces

1 Tbsp. oil

1 medium onion, diced

2-3 cloves of garlic, minced

3 medium potatoes, diced

3 medium carrots, sliced

2 stalks celery, diced

3 – 4 cups coarsely chopped cabbage

1/2 cup chopped parsley

1 can cream of celery soup

2 cups chicken broth

1/4 tsp. pepper

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 cup milk

In a frying pan add the oil and brown the pork. Add to a slow cooker. Add the onions, garlic, potatoes, carrots, celery, cabbage and parsley. Stir together the celery soup, broth, pepper, salt and milk and pour over the top. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. If you prefer the stew to be thicker, mix 1 Tbsp. cornstarch with 2 Tbsp. water. Add the mixture to the pot during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

For the second straight year, the efforts of Neepawa’s Frozen Fire Studios are being recognized by Manitoba’s music industry. The independent music production and recording company has been nominated in the Studio of the Year category at the 2023 Manitoba Loud Music (MLM) Awards. Frozen Fire was nominated for that same prize in 2022.

Jeff Desender, the owner and operator of Frozen Fire, said they’re honoured and humbled by this acknowledgment.

“It’s a feeling that’s really hard to describe, because it is something you put in a lot of blood, sweat and tears into. Everyone connected to [Frozen Fire] does that. We’re all invested in making it mean something. For someone else, outside of this whole thing, to be able to look at that and go

‘Well, they’re really doing something great, out there,’ It means a lot,” stated Desender. “To get a nomination like this, especially in a smaller community, a little further away from that music scene, it means the world to everybody that is involved with Frozen Fire.”

Desender added that a second consecutive nomination is a great acknowledgment that ‘They must

be doing something right out here,’.

Voting for all the categories in the Manitoba Loud Music Awards began on Sept. 1 and is open to everyone. You can vote by going to www.loudawards.com. The voting period ends Sept. 30. As for the awards ceremony, it is scheduled for the Park Theatre in Winnipeg on Nov. 18.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BEAUTIFUL PLAINS MUSEUM

This is a Neepawa building many are sure to recognize. It is the former home of the Neepawa Banner & Press, located at 243 Hamilton Street. It is now open as TM Therapeutics and Stellar Apparel.

Minnedosa’s new Rec Centre ready to open!

Staff shortage shuts down ER services in Carberry

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Until further notice, the doors are closed on the Town of Carberry’s Emergency Department. On Friday, Sept. 1, Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) announced that emergency services at Carberry Health Centre will not be available due to a shortage of qualified staff.

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

We now know exactly when we’ll be getting our first look inside Minnedosa’s new Regional Event Centre (MREC). Economic Development Officer Sabine Chorley has confirmed, via media release, that the official ribbon cutting ceremony for the arena and recreation complex will be on Sept. 9 at 3:00 p.m.

“This Recreational and Event Centre embodies our commitment to bringing together residents and visitors alike through various activities from sports to exciting events,” stated the press release. “We look forward to showcasing how this new addition enhances our community’s focus on recreation, active living and fostering community connection. Together, let’s celebrate this achievement and create a bright, healthier future.”

The long awaited new entertainment and recreation complex for the community features a full-size ice surface, five dressing rooms, full kitchen, upper and lower viewing areas, multipurpose space, accessible elevator and indoor walking track. The facility is located on the existing

Agricultural Grounds, on the north-west end of the town and has an estimated final cost of around $8.6 million. About $3.75 million of that cost was covered through the federal government’s Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The rest was contributed through the Town of Minnedosa, surrounding R.M.s and several local fundraising efforts over the past few years.

“These challenges, which can include vacancies, staff leaves, and vacations, were discussed with staff at affected sites and physician leadership,” said CEO Brian Schoonbaert, via a statement released on social media. “PMH also met with municipal officials to inform them of the temporary suspension. The feedback generated during these meetings made it clear that access to consistent, reliable and known Emergency Department (ED) services remains a priority.”

Schoonbaert added that recruitment efforts for the

community are ongoing to ensure the suspension of service for the region is as short as possible. Any people who need emergency department services are being asked to call the Carberry Health Centre to determine the nearest open emergency department. A full schedule can be found online at a link that will appear at the end of the article. All residents, meanwhile, who make 911 calls, will be transported to the most appropriate open emergency department.

Crisis mode in Carberry

News of the decision, while not unexpected, still emotionally impacted all the residents of the Town. The closure happened due to a combination of factors, The completion of contracts

with local physicians, for example, played a part in what has occurred.

Mayor Ray Muirhead said that while they’ve been working to solve the oncoming issue with Prairie Mountain for a while, the community now finds itself in crisis mode.

“We’re focusing all our efforts on health care,” said Muirhead. “We need a doctor in Carberry, but it’s not just the town that needs it. All the surrounding [Hutterite] colonies, those living in Swan Lake First Nation, and the outlying farms all potentially relying on the Health Centre’s emergency services for care.”

Muirhead also noted that not having a doctor also limits the work that their existing nurse practitioners are able to do. Muirhead, along

with members of Town Council and neighbouring rural municipality councils have a meeting scheduled with Prairie Mountain Health on Friday, Sept. 8

Location information available online at: https://prairiemountainhealth.ca/our-locations/ carberry/

PHOTO BY GLORIA KERLUKE

The exterior of the new Minnedosa Regional Event Centre (MREC).

Yellowhead Centre ready for a busy winter

Minnedosa group ice rentals make for an

active September schedule

Neepawa and Area Community Choir 2023-24

The Neepawa and Area Community Choir will be back in action this coming year, and adult singers of all ages, abilities, experience levels and postal codes are invited to join.

Last year, approximately 40 men and women from Neepawa and many surrounding communities enjoyed weekly rehearsals where smiles and laughter shared the stage with great choral music. The choir literally took the stage for performances at Neepawa and Gladstone festivals, for the Christmas in Song program and at their final, well-attended concert in May.

This year the door is open to new as well as experienced singers. Rehearsals will begin Wednesday, Sept. 13 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).

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The start of September is always a hectic time inside the Yellowhead Centre in Neepawa. But this fall, the staff of the volunteer operated facility may feel as though they’re doing enough work to actually operate two arenas. That’s because, in a way, they are.

While the construction of the new Regional Events Centre (MREC) in Minnedosa is almost completed, there are still a few minor details to finalize inside the new multi-million dollar building. As a result, some teams from Minnedosa Minor Hockey, as well

as the Chancellors and Bombers, have booked ice times in Neepawa. In total, 13 slots have been scheduled throughout September.

Extra bookings

not an issue

Director of Operations for the Yellowhead Centre Yvonne Sisley said they are happy to be able to assist these groups, as they await completion of the building and the ice. She added that while the extra bookings increase the workload for the Yellowhead staff, it’s nothing they can’t handle.

“We’re very happy to be able to accommodate these bookings. While this makes September a little

more busy for us inside the building, it’s a manageable amount and we’re glad to help. It’s also a positive for us, as having the building busy keeps the doors open,” noted Sisley.

Sisley added that there have been no issues with finding a slot on the schedule for both Neepawa and Minnedosa groups.

The last of the current on-ice bookings for a Minnedosa based team is set for Sunday, Oct. 1. As for the MREC, he official grand opening date was announced this week for Saturday, Sept.9, though the full operation of the facility is yet to be announced.

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Submitted Neepawa and Area Community Choir

PHOTO BY CASPER WEHRWAHN

More food sales at the Redline Grill (pictured), is just one example of the many benefits a busy September schedule will be having on the Yellowhead Centre in Neepawa.

Manitoba election 2023

The 2023 Manitoba general election has been called and is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 3, to elect members to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba. Here is a brief review of the ridings and the candidates currently known within the Banner & Press publication area, as of Wednesday, Sept. 6. Should additional candidates confirm after the publication deadline (Sept. 6 at 2:00 p.m. CST), in the interest of fairness, their brief bios will appear in the next edition of the newspaper.

Agassiz Riding Mountain

The riding of Agassiz was created in 2008 after the redistribution of a portion of the Ste. Rose and Turtle Mountain ridings,

In 2018, the Manitoba Electoral Divisions Boundary Commission changed the boundaries of the riding, which is west of Lake Manitoba and southwest of Riding Mountain National Park. Notable communities in the riding include Neepawa, Gladstone and Carberry.

According to Elections Manitoba, the riding’s population is 24,705, with 13,514 of those registered voters. Historically, Agassiz has only elected Progressive Conservative MLAs.

• 2011 election: Stu Briese (PC);

• 2016 election: Eileen Clarke (PC);

• 2019 election: Eileen Clarke (PC)

The riding of Riding Mountain was formed in 2008 from the former ridings of Russell and Minnedosa. The riding includes Minnedosa, Birtle, Virden, Reston, Erickson, Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, Rolling River First Nation and Keeseekoowenin Ojibway First Nation.

According to Elections Manitoba, the riding’s population is 24,960, with 16,761 of those registered voters. The riding has voted Progressive Conservative in all provincial elections since it was first formed.

• 2011 election: Leanne Rowat (PC);

• 2016 election: Greg Nesbitt (PC);

• 2019 election: Greg Nesbitt (PC).

Meet the candidates Meet the candidates

Jodie Byram was born and raised in rural Manitoba. Through nine years of work experience as a Constituency Assistant, she has gained extensive knowledge and understanding of the workings of the provincial government, engaging with local and regional meetings and understanding the needs of the communities and constituents.

“I know the people, the area, the issues, and the diverse needs in Agassiz. I am passionate and committed to the well being and future of Manitoba and the cultural diversity within the province and constituency. I know the importance of having a strong voice for rural Manitoba and I am that voice for Agassiz.”

Danica Wiggins was born and raised in rural Manitoba.

As a person living with a disability, she has experienced the lack of support services and medical resources to help her adapt. She has volunteered at various food banks in rural Manitoba. She has also participated in the Social Justice Committee at her school and enjoys working with youth.

As part of the Manitoba NDP team, Danica will fix health care and make your life more affordable.

Wayne Chacun was born and raised in Virden, where he lives with his husband, Will, an elementary school principal. For more than 30 years, he has worked as a paramedic in a rural Manitoba. Understanding the challenges and concerns of rural healthcare providers, Wayne has continued to advocate for their improved working conditions through his many years of union activism. His priority is equitable access to public services for all rural Manitobans.

As part of the Manitoba NDP team, Wayne will fix health care and make your life more affordable.

Greg Nesbitt, a long time Shoal Lake business owner, community leader and a former Village Councillor, was elected to his first term as the MLA for Riding Mountain in 2016, and re-elected in 2019. In addition to his role as an MLA, he has served as the Chair of the Manitoba PC Caucus. He previously served as the Legislative Assistant to the Minister of Health, Seniors and Active Living. In his most recent term, he also served as Minister of Natural Resources and Northern Development

Greg believes that Manitobans are hard-working people who deserve a government that is fiscally responsible. He is proud to be part of a team with a better plan to create jobs and opportunities and bring back young families to rural communities.

Publisher’s Note: As of the Neepawa Banner & Press print deadline this week, no candidate information for Agassiz and Riding Mountain constituencies for candidates from the Liberal, Green or Keystone Parties had been made available. As soon as those materials are received, we hope to place them in upcoming issues to ensure you are properly and fairly informed on election day.

Slipping the surly bonds of earth!

the

Last week, Dale and Kay De’Ath of Neepawa took the opportunity for some high flight when the Commonwealth Air Training Plan (CATP) Museum at Brandon offered a flight day. Kay (pictured above) experienced a flight in the Museum’s Tiger Moth, the model of plane that was used at the CATP base at Neepawa. Dale went up in a Harvard, another of the museum’s restored aircraft.

The aerial shot (left) is taken over Lake Wahtopanah at Rivers, Manitoba where there was also a CATP base. The Lake is currently undergoing upgrades to the dam.

The CATP trained 1,000s of airmen from several Allied countries during WWII.

Information about the Canadian-made Tiger Moth from the CATP Museum states that they were manufactured by the de Havilland Aircraft Company Ltd. They used a 145hp Gipsy Mahor/160hp Menasco Pirate in-line piston engine and have a cruise speed of 150km per hour, with a fuel capacity of 18 gallons. This allows for a range of 486km.

Canadian produced Tiger Moths also differ slightly from the British-produced variants. Canadian Tiger Moths feature a cockpit canopy, cockpit heating, wheel brakes and a tail wheel.

PHOTOS BY DALE AND KAY DE’ATH “I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth And danced

skies on laughter-silvered wings”– From the poem High Flight by John Gillespie Magee Jr.

Allen family stallion ‘reins’ supreme

Supreme Champion at the recent Manitoba Welsh Pony & Cob Association Show was Marg Allen’s stallion JMR Narcissus handled by granddaughter Taylor Allen (pictured). The Allen family also took home first place in the riding pairs and family riding at this show, with Taylor and Makayla Allen riding Grandma Allen’s Welsh ponies.

204-476-3401

Nachtigall takes top spot at Rosebowl Golf Championship

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

There’s a brand new name that’ll be echoed upon the Neepawa Golf & Country Club’s (NGCC) prestigious Rosebowl trophy this year. Brandon’s Evan Nachtigall of the Wheat City Golf Club held off the challenge of five time champion Mark Kerkowich in the final day of the event on Monday, Sept. 4, to claim the championship flight.

This win adds another impressive accolade on the 22-year-old’s golf resume, as he won the Wheat City Club Championship back in August. Nachtigall also competed for Team Manitoba at the 118th Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship in early August.

This year was the 61st edition of the NGCC Rosebowl Tournament. The three day event uses the match play scoring system, which consists of individual holes won, halved or lost. On each hole, the most that can be gained is one point.

The Rosebowl is viewed by many as one of the most prestigious events on the Westman golf calendar.

Course general manager and CPGA golf pro Landon Cameron said that history is a big reason why it consistently attracts premier players from all across Manitoba

“It’s 60 years running and it’s one of those events that established itself as

Wood attends Wenatchee Wild training camp

Evan Nachtigall, the winner of the 2023 Rosebowl Championship at the

Golf & Country Club (NGCC)

one a lot of golfers from around the province like to compete at. We had three competitors from Flin Flon this year, and many from Winnipeg, which is great,” stated Cameron.

Additional flight results

1.(Blue Tee): Grant Jacobsen;

2. (Blue Tee): Preston James;

3. (White Tee) Brad McConnell;

4. (White Tee): Ron Kulbacki;

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Neepawa Golf & Country Club Rosebowl Champions

2023 - Evan Nachtigall

2022 - Mark Kerkowich

2021 - Mark Kerkowich

2020 - Taylor Fletcher

2019 - Al Hart

2018 - Kenny Keeler

2017 - Mark Kerkowich

2016 - Mike Evenson

2015 - Mark Kerkowich

2014 - Mark Kerkowich

Provincial Electoral Candidates Forum

Monday September 18, 2023 7:00 PM

Neepawa Public Library

280 Davidson St. Neepawa, MB. R0J-1H0

Please send your questions to the candidates to the Chamber office by Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 4pm

info@neepawachamber.com

Neepawa’s potential loss would be Wenatchee’s gain, as Briley Wood attends training camp for the WHL club. Wood’s major junior playing rights are held by the team, formerly known as the Winnipeg Ice. After his season with the Titans concluded, Wood was called up for the Ice’s playoff run and proved to be a valuable addition. Depending on how things go for Wood, he could spend the season in Wenatchee, or return to Neepawa for the upcoming MJHL season. Either way, best of luck to Briley this year.

PHOTO COURTESY OF LANDON CAMERON/NEEPAWA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

Neepawa

(Blue Tee): Cory Curtis;

6. (Blue Tee): Trevor Lizotte;

7.(White Tee): Blair McLaughlin;

8 . (Blue Tee): Tyler Jury;

9. (White Tee) : Mike Wilson.

PHOTO COURTESY OF WENATCHEE WILD

Good intensity seen at Titans training camp

Pearson expects good effort to continue during exhibition games

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Though the sweltering temperatures outside suggested otherwise, the first signs of winter were back in Neepawa this past Labour Day long weekend, with the Titans annual training camp. In total, around 45 players reported to the Yellowhead Centre on Saturday, Sept. 2 for the 35th installment of the MJHL hockey club’s tryouts.

Titans head coach and general manager Ken Pearson said there was a great effort out there, from

both the young prospects and the returning veterans.

“I think we’re pretty happy. There was good intensity out there throughout the weekend. We had two solid first games during training camp, with the veterans in it. Then, the third game on Sunday, [Sept. 3], we took the veterans out and just had the rookies play, and I thought that they played well. We saw a few of them take a step forward. There were some real good battles on the back-end.

I think there was some concern about scoring for this team coming

into camp, with Briley Wood and Hayden Stocks not here. But you can see some potential out there with players stepping up. And, I was impressed with our goaltending as Mason Lobreau and KC. Couckuyt were really good in their games,” said Pearson.

Pearson added that all the returning players came into camp in good shape, which means they took their off-season conditioning programs seriously. As for what to expect heading into the exhibition schedule, Pearson noted there are a few first year guys, that are worth

a closer look.

The Neepawa Titans play six games in total during the exhibition schedule, including two already played versus the Dauphin Kings and Kam River Fighting Walleyes. Neepawa closes out the pre-season with two games against Waywayseecappo (Sept. 8 and 9) and two versus Portage (Sept. 14 and 16).

The MJHL regular season starts for the Titans on Friday, Sept. 22 in Waywayseecappo against the Wolverines. Their home opener will follow on Saturday, Sept. 23 versus the Portage Terriers.

There was plenty of intensity out on the ice during the Neepawa Titans scrimmage games, during the team’s training camp last weekend.

Turn

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Titans head coach and general manager Ken Pearson speaks with the first group of prospects out on the ice during the training camp.

PHOTOS BY JOEL ASSELSTINE

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Congratulations to Ron &

Beryl

Parrott on their 70th Anniversary August 21, 2023. With love from your family.

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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

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Bill (William) George Tinkler

Bill (William) George Tinkler was born at Erickson on February 13, 1932, to Joseph and Henrietta Tinkler. They farmed at Crawford Park. Bill received his early education at the Clear Creek School and his secondary education at Erickson Collegiate. The family moved to Erickson in 1946.

Bill started working as a lumberman at Erickson Lumber and Supply. The business was eventually sold to Beaver Lumber and Bill was promoted to Branch Manager. He was transferred to the Beausejour Beaver Lumber location and was manager there until 1962. He was appointed Territorial Superintendent and was responsible for the northern half of Manitoba. This necessitated a move to Winnipeg. After two years of being on the road in this position, he decided to open his own business and the family moved to Neepawa. He purchased the CN railway roundhouse in Neepawa, and established his business known as Neepawa Lumber and Supply. It is notable that this sale was the first time that CNR sold holdings to a private individual and there was considerable discussion over the transaction in the House of Commons.

Bill added a window and door manufacturing business that he continued to run for a number of years, even after selling the lumber business to Chimo Lumber. He stayed active in Neepawa’s business community until 2000, when he eventually retired.

Bill was passionate about flying. He received his wings in 1954. In 1976 he purchased a Piper Cherokee and was a charter member of the Neepawa Flying Club. Unfortunately, he had to give up flying after medical complications impacted his life. At the same time, he and his wife Beryl had to give up square dancing which they enjoyed immensely. He was an avid golfer and played a number of different sports in his early life. He also enjoyed fishing at their cottage at Ditch Lake. Even when he retired, he retained a love for building things, which continued until his health forced him to give that up.

Bill married Ethel Smith of Plumas in 1953. They had three children, two daughters and a son. They divorced in 1976. In 1987, Bill married Beryl Mayor of Erickson and acquired 3 stepsons to add to his family.

Bill was predeceased by his parents Joe and Etta, two of his sisters – Jocelyne Steele and Mona Tinkler, and their spouses, brother-in-law Bill Wasylenko, a nephew, and his stepson Cam. Left to mourn his passing are his wife Beryl, daughters Barb (Craig) Fedorowich and Lynda Robbins, son Scott (Cindy) Tinkler, stepsons Darwin (Lorraine) Mayor, and Delmer (Marie) Mayor. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Logan Robbins, Kyle (Heather) Robbins, Samantha (Travis) Tinkler, Kardy Fedorowich, Jennifer (Marc) Daniel, Kristina (Josh) Mayor, Brittany (Allan) Baakas, Julie (Brandon) Persson and numerous great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his sister Betty Wasylenko and (former) daughter-in-law Denise Peterson with whom he remained close.

Bill died peacefully, with Beryl by his side, at Neepawa Hospital on Thursday August 31, 2023 at the age of 91. Funeral services will be held at Neepawa United Church on Friday September 8, at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either Neepawa Palliative Care or the Neepawa Hospital Auxiliary.

White’s Funeral Home, Neepawa, MB in care of arrangements 204-476-2848 , www.whitesfh.ca

The fondest farewell to Marlyne Elaine Hargreaves from family, friends and extended family. A vibrant, enthusiastic, community-minded spirit, Ma, (as her three offspring often called her) died Aug. 25 at the Carberry care home two months shy of her 92nd birthday. Offspring Darron and Janine were at her bedside. Time and distance conspired against eldest daughter Lori, who raced from her home in Victoria but came up hours short.

Marlyne grew up on a farm in the Oak Lake area in tough times but still thrived. She gained a teaching certificate and after some schoolhouse experience in the local area she taught elementary school in the Yukon for two years. She may not have known it but Marlyne belonged to the 'Beat Generation' of the 1950s. She and a friend once jumped on a bus and travelled to California where they spent two weeks 'just talking.' She travelled by bus to Nova Scotia to serve as a bridesmaid and later took an unsanctioned trip to Niagara Falls with a friend. Just for the hell of it.

In the mid 50's, while teaching in Neepawa she met Lawrence, a pharmacist who had recently set up shop in town. Lawrence asked a clerk to introduce him to Marlyne while she was browsing in the store and they were soon married and living in the small apartment above the store. They produced three children, who went on to give them some measure of pride.

Lawrence (who died in July, 2005) and Marlyne were passionate community advocates who played significant roles in establishing the Margaret Laurence Home. Marlyne was also a devoted music lover and painter. She played piano and organ and joyfully served as the United Church organist for many years. She also taught music theory to many of Neepawa's aspiring young musicians. She was an ardent supporter of the local arts scene. She loved to paint and specialized in floral settings and landscapes. The highlight of her artistic career came in the early 90’s when a group of Westman painters' works were displayed at the Legislature Building. The family attended the gala, and Ma, who had 4-5 works on exhibit, was delighted to see a 'Sold' sign on one of her pieces. The price wasn't revealed but we estimated it would at least cover the cost of the frame. We kidded her for days about joining the artistic Big Leagues and becoming a peer of Van Gogh and Rembrandt.

Marlyne and her beloved Lawrence enjoyed travel and hit many destinations in the U.S., Caribbean, South America and Europe.

Marlyne was also a longtime member of Inner Wheel and she and her close-knit cadre of cohorts conspired to cook up many brilliant fundraising ideas and projects over the decades. And had a lot of fun doing it from all reports.

Marlyne also liked to hunt for berries and flowers. She had a penchant for crocuses, chokecherries and Saskatoons and would haul grumbling offspring along on her berry searches. "We aren't leaving until you fill that (huge) pail," she would instruct.

All the under-the-breath cursing and grousing and childish resentment was more than placated by the resultant abundance of pies and tarts.

Marlyne Elaine Hargreaves. What a terrific mother. What a great lady.

Goodbye Marlyne. So long Ma.

Help Wanted

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

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

For Rent

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

Obituary

Evelyn Irene Foxon

1926 - 2023

Evelyn Irene Foxon passed away peacefully at the age of 97 in Gladstone Hospital, in the early hours of Tuesday August 30, 2023, with her loving family by her side.

Evelyn, the oldest of 9 children was born May 26, 1926, in Selkirk, Manitoba to William and Alice Winter. She and her family spend her early years in Oxdrift, Ontario on the family farm. They then moved to a farm in Golden Strem where she worked along side of her father. “We grew up in the first part of my life without modern conveniences. Wood had to be chopped, clothes were scrubbed on a washboard after melting the snow and heating it.”

She met and married the love of her life, Laurie, and they raised their 6 children on the farm that Laurie had bought and prepared for them in Golden Stream. “Grandma Iva had planted a garden there for me”. Evelyn’s favorite way to spend the day there was barefoot behind the tiller. Evelyn was an entrepreneur from the start having made and sold various handcrafted items as well as selling cream and eggs (3 dozen for $1) produced on the farm. When they moved from the farm to Gladstone, Evelyn shared her talent for cooking by working at the hotel restaurant, care home and a shared catering business with her sister-in-law. Following that Evelyn started running a jean store out of her home and with it’s success she expanded to open up her own store front business “Foxon Family Clothing Store”. To finish off their “working” life, Evelyn and her “gracious helper” Laurie, created beautiful ceramics pieces, which they sold at various craft sales around the province.

Evelyn was an active community member, having been involved in various committees, and town events. Evelyn was a giving and supportive member of Gladstone and the community.

Evelyn was predeceased by her parents, husband Laurie of 61 years, seven of her siblings, her ChildrenLarry Foxon, Diane Schlamb, Richard Foxon and Cathy Rink and sons-in-law Eric Schlamb and Jack Rink. Left to mourn her passing sister Alice Van Norman, children Betty (Bob) Hill, David (Cathy) Foxon, Daughters-in-law Sheila Foxon and Roberta Foxon, 20 plus grandchildren, 40 plus great-grandchildren, 10 plus great-great grandchildren. What a beautiful family she created. “Some of the happiest periods, and busiest was when all of the family was still at home, as the family grew we had that much more pleasure.”

Evelyn endured many trials in her life and saw more changes than one can imagine. She adapted easily and took everything in stride including the most recent tragedy of the fire in the Galloway building. We want to thank all the community that rallied behind her. We are grateful for the help and care she received along the way. A loving thanks to the homecare workers that gave Evelyn such wonderful care. Special Thanks for Dr Weibe, and Neepawa Hospital Staff. Extra special thanks to the wonderful staff in Gladstone hospital for the care and love shown in Evelyn’s final days. The family is so appreciative.

Funeral was held on September 5, 2023, with interment at the Gladstone Cemetery.

Clarke’s Funeral Home Gladstone/MacGregor in care of arrangements

LOE-BEE Honey Farms is looking for apiary technicians for full-time seasonal work for the 2024 season. Duties include moving hives, making hive increases, harvesting and extracting honey, wrapping/unwrapping hives, as well as bee-yard maintenance and clean up. Job is physically demanding and mainly outside. Must be able to handle heavy loads, work under pressure and in a fast paced environment. Five full-time seasonal positions available from February 15-October 31, 2024. Min 40 hrs per week. May require travel to Abbotsford, BC. $16.75/hr with the possibility of a year-end bonus (based on performance). 2-3 years experience required. Please email resume to loebeehoney@gmail.com

Help Wanted

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

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For Sale or Rent

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

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Auctions

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

We are looking for 11 experienced (2-3 yrs), seasonal applicants to work on a bee farm as an Apiary Technician in Neepawa, MB. 11 applicants from March 1 to November 15, 2024. Must be able to work full time, including evenings & weekends. Duties include: unwrapping/ wrapping, queen rearing, making nucs, feeding, medicating, supering, pulling honey, extracting crop, maintain/ assemble equipment, etc. Positions are physically demanding and must be able to handle heavy loads, work in a fast- paced environment with a combination of walking, standing, bending, crouching and kneeling for extended periods. Positions are mostly outdoors when hot and dusty, wet/ damp. $15.30-19.75/ hour for 30-65 hours/week. Benefits include: Workers comp. & vacation pay. Please mail resume to: Mike Grysiuk Honey Farms Ltd, Box 1483, Neepawa, MB, R0J 1H0

Coming Events

Join us at the Minnedosa 50+ Activity Centre Sept 16, 2023 at 2pm for The sounds of “The Spectacles”

Playing the roots of ragtime, country, bluegrass & swing. Advanced tickets $10 • Refreshments at intermission Call 204-867-1956 for tickets and information

Meet the Settlement Services Team 10 am to 3 pm, September 14th at ArtsForward

Neepawa Settlement Services is having Meet the Settlement Services Team event. It is a chance for anyone in the community to meet the staff who work at Neepawa Settlement and find out what they do in our community. Everyone welcome.

Thank You

The family of Clint McKechnie wish to thank doctors, nurses, Home Care nurses, and Mary Ellen Clark for the care and compassion shown Clint while he was ill.

Thank you also to Brian James and Rita Friesen for their guidance and care.

Thank you to everyone who called, visited, and made donations to the Palliative Care Unit. Lois, Lori, Mathew and family

For Rent

OUTSIDE STORAGE AVAILABLE

Year round outside parking & storage available for campers, boats, trailers, vehicles, etc. in fenced, locked compound located in Neepawa, MB at 615 Dominion Road (1/4 mi south of Tim Hortons)

Yearly Rate - $225 (GST included)

Contact Garth or Gail White 204-476-6085 or 204-476-0126 or email gab5877@hotmail.com

NEW APARTMENT FOR RENT

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

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PUBLIC NOTICE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ROSEDALE BOARD OF REVISION

Public notice is hereby given that the 2024 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 8th, 2023 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 Friday, October 13, 2023 at 10:30 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., Wednesday, September 27th, 2023.

Dated this 30th day of August 2023

Melissa McDonald - Secretary Board of Revision

Rural Municipality of Rosedale Box 100, Neepawa, Manitoba, R0J 1H0 Ph. 204-476-5414

Notice

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 2nd day of October, 2023, 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

33100 LOTS 16 TO 25 BLOCK 41 PLAN 44 BLTO EXC OUT OF SAID LOTS 18 AND 19, ALL MINES AND MINERALS VESTED IN THE CROWN (MANITOBA) BY THE REAL PROPERTY ACT IN N 1/2 30-10-14 WPM - 9 MAIN ST, CARBERRY

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 $498.75 ($475 + GST) for preparation of the transfer of title documents. The purchaser will be responsible for registering the transfer of title documents in the land titles office, including the registration costs.

• The risk for the property lies with the purchaser immediately following the auction.

• The purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant possession.

• If the property is non-residential property, the purchaser must pay GST to the Municipality or, if a GST registrant, provide a GST Declaration.

Dated this 22nd day of August, 2023.

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MORTGAGE SALE ADVERTISEMENT

The land and building known as 400 PTH 50, McCreary, Manitoba as described in Certificate of Title No. 2232145/5 will be sold at auction on Wednesday, the 4th day of October, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. The auction sale will be held by way of video or teleconference. There will be no in-person attendees at the auction.

In order to participate in the auction sale, you must pre-register at least 24 hours prior to the auction by contacting Sonia at 204-957-6437 or by email at sruppel@ltglc.ca.

The Vendor is informed that there is situated on the property a single-family detached 1½ story residence of approximately 768 square feet with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, full finished basement and 7 sheds.

TERMS: Deposit of $13,200.00 by certified cheque, bank/ credit union draft or solicitor’s trust cheque to Levene Tadman Golub Law Corporation, or cash (the cash component of the deposit not to exceed $7,500.00) to be provided within 24 hours of the date and time of auction and the balance in accordance with the conditions to be announced at sale.

The Property is sold subject to a RESERVE BID of $83,397.15 plus such other additional and incidental costs which may be incurred by the Lender from the 19th day of August, 2023 to the date of auction and which costs will be announced prior to the commencement of the Sale.

Property Taxes are paid to December 31, 2021. Property Taxes are outstanding for 2022 in the amount of $3,177.06 plus accruing penalty interest.

Purchaser to be responsible for payment of any outstanding water accounts owing by the Mortgagor.

Property is subject to Nil.

The auction sale will be conducted pursuant to an Order for Sale issued by the District Registrar. Certain parties may be prohibited from purchasing the property, including but not limited to, parties who by virtue of their employment or relationship to a person involved in the sale process would have special knowledge of the circumstances pertaining to the sale. For more information and a list of prohibited purchasers please visit: www.teranetmanitoba.ca

Further information and copies of Conditions of Sale may be obtained from:

LEVENE TADMAN GOLUB LAW CORPORATION

Barristers & Solicitors

700 - 330 St. Mary Avenue

Winnipeg, MB. R3C 3Z5

Attention: Mara Koven-Lapointe/Sonia

File No. 122924

Phone No. 204-957-6437

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MORTGAGE SALE ADVERTISEMENT

The land and building known as 21 Logie St., Gladstone, Manitoba as identified in Certificate of Titles Nos. 2708379/3 and 2708380/3 below will be sold at auction on Thursday, the 14th day of September, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. The auction will be held by way of video and/or teleconference. There will be no in-person attendees at the auction. In order to participate you must pre-register at least 24 hours prior to the auction by contacting Maria L. Grande at either 204-934-2573 or mlg@tdslaw.com.

Certificate of Title No. 2708380/3– Parcel A

The vendor is informed that this parcel of land is about 7,930 square feet and situated thereon is a one storey building of about 1,633 square feet; serviced with electricity, telephone and town sewer and water; used as a restaurant (capacity of about 60 people); concrete slab floor; wood frame; asphalt shingles; interior layout consisting of a front counter area with restaurant seating and one function banquet room; two 2-piece restrooms; storage room; kitchen is towards the rear and includes several preparation areas with some restaurant equipment; vinyl flooring and plaster walls; and an outside deck. The vendor believes land is classified as Commercial Highway.

Prior Encumbrances: Tax Sale Notice – 1228210/3

Property taxes regarding Parcel A are paid up to the 31st day of December 2021 and there are tax arrears of $416.91 as at July 4, 2023 and taxes levied for 2023 are $306.94, which are due and owing as at October 31, 2023.

Certificate of Title No. 2708379/3 – Parcel B

The vendor is informed that this is vacant land which consists of about 8,986 square feet, used as a parking lot and as accessory use to Parcel 1 and believed to be classified as Commercial Highway.

Prior Encumbrances: Tax Sale Notice – 1228210/3

Property taxes regarding Parcel B are paid up to the 31st day of December 2021 and there are tax arrears of $2,545.60, an outstanding utility account of $246.39 and taxes levied for 2023 are $1,953.25 which are due and owing as at October 31, 2023.

TERMS – A $5,000.00 deposit is required in form of cash, certified cheque or bank draft payable to Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP and the balance of the purchase price is to be paid according to the auction sale conditions. The sale is subject to a Reserve Bid to be announced at the sale.

Parcels A and B shall be offered for sale together. The auction sale will be conducted pursuant to an Order for Sale issued by the District Registrar. Certain parties may be prohibited from purchasing the property, including but not limited to, the parties who by virtue of their employment or relationship to a person involved in the sale process would have special knowledge of the circumstances pertaining to the sale. For more information and a list of prohibited purchasers please visit: www.teranetmanitoba.ca. The winning bidder will have 24 hours to provide the deposit to our office, along with a signed copy of the mortgage sale conditions. Should the successful bidder fail to do so, the auction will be considered abortive.

Further information or a copy of the sale conditions may be obtained from:

THOMPSON DORFMAN SWEATMAN LLP

Barristers

Grady Stephenson

Chief Administrative Officer

Town Of Carberry

Phone: (204) 834-6602

Fax: (204) 834-6604

Meyers Auctioneer

Closing

Hart Parr, John Deere & More Antique Tractors • Case 2090 & Mf 1155 Tractors • Field Equipment • 2004 Chev 2500 Truck 4X4 • 5Th Wheel Stock Trailer • 1949, ‘48, ‘54, ‘53, Trucks • ‘51 & ‘60 Cars -- All For Restoration • Shop Tools • Corral Panels & Cattle Equipment • Antiques, Collectables , Appliances & Household • Lawn & Garden • Scrap Iron • Much More

Jarvis Trucking Ltd, Gladstone, MB.

Class 1 drivers & Owner Operators

Operating super B grain hoppers, prairie provinces only.

Contact Steve, 204-385-3048 or 204-871-5139

Email kjarvisfarms@gmail.com

ROSE INC.

Is now accepting applications for the position of:

DIRECT SUPPORT WORKER

In our Community Living Disabilities Program

In Ste. Rose, Manitoba

Successful Candidate Must Demonstrate Good Organizational Skills, Be Self-Motivated, Possess Good Inter-Personal Skills, and Be Willing to Work as a Team.

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

Interested Applicants are invited to apply to: ROSE Inc., Attn: Stella Bramley, Box 28, Ste. Rose du Lac MB R0L 1S0

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

For Sale Help Wanted

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

Invites Applications for the following position: School Bus Driver Ste. Rose Route #5

Applicants require a current Manitoba Class 2 driver’s license and School Bus Operator’s Endorsement or willing to obtain through a Division provided training course.

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

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

Michael Johnson

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

Phone: 835-2067 or Fax: 835-2426 mjohnson@trsd.ca

Turtle River welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request. All applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted. Successful candidates must complete a Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry check

FOODS

Production Worker

Why join our team?

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

The current starting wage is $16.10/hour

PLUS opportunities for pay increases and competitive bonuses.

Our wage bracket extends to $24.05 per hour

We Will Train the Right Candidate

Quick Facts:

• Culturally diverse – employ people from all over the world

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

• 4000+ employees worldwide

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

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Wage

• Vacation

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

• Secure, stable, and permanent full-time employment

PM Shift Premium

Full training, with genuine opportunities for career progression

Employee Referral program - $500!

• Multiple Shift Options

• Free parking

• Company events

• And more!!!!

Your duties may include:

Slaughtering hogs (eviscerate, hide removal, etc.)

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

• Maintaining our sanitation program

We are looking for people who are:

• Fit and capable of working in a physically demanding role

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

Open to working in colder/warmer environments

Experience as an industrial butcher or trimmer is an asset

Ways to apply:

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

We want it to be YOU! Come join our HyLife team.

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

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is hiring FULL TIME

YARD ATTENDANT/ SALES CLERK

at our HOME & FARM CENTRE in NEEPAWA, MB.

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

We are looking for:

Duties to include, but not limited to, customer service, stocking, merchandising, product knowledge, job-site deliveries, receiving freight, and general housekeeping duties.

Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service skills

• Highly motivated and ability to multi-task

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to operate a Forklift (training will be available)

• Must be available to work a variety of shifts including days and Saturdays

• Will require heavy lifting and manual labour.

• Class 3 drivers license with air endorsement an asset.

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

Closing Date: September 15, 2023 or when position filled.

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

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

Helping Hands for Glenella & District

Congregate Meal Cook

Effective immediately, Helping Hands for Glenella & District is accepting applications for the position of Congregate Meal Cook. This is a part-time position, 3 days per week (Monday/Wednesday/Friday) and 5 hours/day or 15 hours/week.

The successful candidate will be responsible to prepare and serve the meal at the Glenvilla Seniors Centre.

For more information, please call Marg Allen at 204-352-4324. Applications will close when the position is filled.

Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone

Employment Opportunity

Plumas Landfill Attendant

This unionized position performs multiple general duties including maintaining the landfill sites, screening, and directing correct dumping and maintaining safety at all times. The landfill attendant requires SWANA training to perform in this role.

Starting Salary: $16.79 per hour

Closing Date: September 11, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

For job description visit www.westlake-gladstone.ca

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Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is hiring an ASSISTANT MANAGER at our GAS BAR/C-STORE in GLADSTONE, MB.

Who we are:

Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs

What you’ll do:

Duties to include, but not limited to, assisting the manager with the day to day operations of the Gas Bar/C-Store, customer service, processing customer transactions, ordering/receiving, merchandising, stocking, general housekeeping duties, staff training and supervision.

Who you are:

- Excellent customer service skills

- Effective communication and interpersonal skills

- Highly efficient organizational skills

- Strong leadership skills

- Gas Bar/C-Store and/or supervisory experience

- Computer skills are an asset

- Highly motivated

- Must be available to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings and weekends

This position will remain open until filled. At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we are working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

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

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

Help Wanted

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is hiring a FULL TIME PUMP ATTENDANT/CASHIER at our GAS BAR/C-STORE in NEEPAWA, MB.

Who we are:

Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs

We are looking for:

A highly motivated individual with excellent customer service and communication skills. Duties to include, but not limited to, pump attendant services, operating the till, housekeeping duties and open or close shifts. May be required to assist in other areas of the Gas Bar and C-Store as needed. Must be available DAYS, EVENINGS, and WEEKENDS. This position will remain open until filled. At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we are working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

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

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

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

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Help Wanted Wanted

Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone Employment Opportunity

The Council of the Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone is seeking an individual with strong leadership skills for the position of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). This is a permanent full-time position.

WestLake-Gladstone is a large municipality with a population of 3,273, at the 2021 census. There are four communities of interest within the Municipality, Gladstone, Plumas, Westbourne and Langruth.

In addition to supporting the Head of Council and Council, the CAO also oversees the administration of the office, public works, and utility.

The CAO is responsible for providing leadership for the general management and stewardship of the municipality. The CAO works cohesively with the elected officials and residents, community organizations and neighbouring municipalities to advance the priorities of Council.

Key responsibilities include:

Help Wanted

Rolling River School Division

is recruiting qualified and trainee School Bus Drivers.

A Bus Driver training program is planned in Fall 2023 for candidates selected as spare drivers and as Bus Drivers for anticipated route vacancies in the 2023-2024 school year.

Daily Regular Route Positions

• Minnedosa area

• Part-time, split shift (before and after school hours)

• 10-month position (September to June on school days)

• Benefit plans apply

Spare Bus Drivers throughout the school division:

FORREST/DOUGLAS OAK RIVER/RIVERS/RAPID CITY MINNEDOSA ERICKSON/ONANOLE

School Bus Driver Qualifications

• Valid Province of Manitoba School Bus Operator’s Certificate (training provided)

• Valid Province of Manitoba Class 2 Driver’s License (training provided)

• Good driving record

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers and administration

• Ability to take initiative and work unsupervised

• Ability to work as effectively with others as a member of a team

• Ability to problem-solve

Preferred Qualifications for School Bus Driver Trainees:

• Completion of Grade 12

• A working knowledge of basic vehicle mechanics

• Manitoba Class 1 or 3 Drivers License

The Division will train suitable candidates without the stated training to enable them to obtain a Class 2 Drivers license and a School Bus Operators Certificate. A $800 training allowance will be paid upon completion of the training and one route or spare bus driver shift. Must work well independently, be flexible, adjust to changing work assignments and deal with and maintain confidential information.

Successful applicants are subject to Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry and Driver Abstract checks.

For further information please contact Cam Woodcock, Transportation Supervisor at 867-2754 Ext. 235

Applications will be reviewed on Friday, September 15, 2023, and accepted until the positions are filled.

Applicants are requested to submit a covering letter with a comprehensive resume, addressing the stated qualifications and naming three work related references to:

Sarah Woychyshyn

Administrative Assistant, Human Resources

Rolling River School Division PO Box 1170

Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0

Phone: 867-2754 Ext 244 Fax: 867-2037

E-Mail: swoychyshyn@rrsd.mb.ca

Thank you to all applicants for their interest in Rolling River School Division. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Rolling River School Division welcomes applications from people with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

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• Direct general administrative affairs of the Municipality and perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Municipal Act.

• Recommend objectives, policies and programs to Council and provide support and advice on new initiatives and fiscal matters.

• Direct the implementation and monitor progress of policies and programs approved by Council.

• Provide responsible financial planning and management of a budget over $8.0 million. Prepare and monitor the annual financial plan including the general operating budget, capital budget, and the five-year capital plan. As well as administer the entire taxation process, including the collection of overdue accounts and the tax sale process. PSAB accounting reporting procedures and TCA reporting.

• Responsible for some community group financial records.

Preference may be given to applicants with five years practical experience in finance, human resources, or public administration as well as CMMA designation or similar or willingness to obtain these certifications in a timely manner.

The successful candidate can expect a comprehensive benefits package as well as a defined benefit pension plan – Municipal Employees Benefit Program (MEBP). Wages will be determined based on experience, education, and skill level.

In confidence, applicants are encouraged to electronically submit their resume, a cover letter, three work-related references and salary expectations by 3:00pm on Thursday, September 21,

Birnie Builders

Letter to the Editor: Agriculture can continue to drive our growth

Continued from Page 5

We are connected to North America through the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), and to Europe through the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). Canada has free trade agreements with over 40 countries, and agriculture is featured prominently in each of them. Are these agreements perfect? Far from it; we have a lot of work to do to make them better. However, each of these agreements has opened the door to agricultural exports and helped make agriculture a driver of the Canadian economy.

Manitoba’s pork sector provides an example of how agriculture can transform the economy and communities. Because of investments in hog production and processing, rural areas like Steinbach, Roblin, Killarney, and Notre Dame de Lourdes are being revitalized. Over 22,000 jobs in Manitoba are tied to hog production. These job numbers include thousands of people working in value-added processing in Brandon, Winkler, Neepawa, and Winnipeg. Jobs and investments help communities deliver new amenities like hospitals, childcare facilities, and recreation centres. The industry adds $2.3 billion to the province’s GDP every year. Canola, oats, peas, cereal crops, beef, potatoes, and many more commodities add to agriculture’s contribution to our province.

Agriculture can continue to drive our growth and development. But we need the right policies, legislation, and regulations. We can’t forget that the difficult times of 30 and 40 years ago were caused by detrimental domestic and international policies.

What do we mean by good policies?

Manitoba is at the beginning of an election campaign, and it is prime time to ask this question. First, we need our governments, both provincial and federal, to rigorously protect our ability to trade. We are seeing protectionism rise again, after 30 plus years of working to liberalize trade. Examples include non-science based regulatory hurdles that are blocking Canadian red meat producers from accessing the European market (despite CETA),

Farm fires rage over long weekend

By Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press

proposed U.S. labelling regulations that will discriminate against Canadian meat, and activist driven welfare requirements that are limiting our ability to access the California market.

Manitoba needs every leader running to be Premier to commit to actively fighting against these emerging trade barriers.

Second, Manitoba’s political leaders must commit to a rigorous science-based regulatory framework. There is a worrisome trend for regulations to be driven by activism and the latest social-media movement rather than science.

Third, policies aimed at sustainability goals and climate change mitigation must encourage innovation and not simply add unbearable costs. Encouraging early adopters for more energy efficient barns or increased nutrient utilization will be effective in advancing societal goals and make our industry more competitive. Punitive policies, like energy taxes or limiting fertilizer use add costs and limit our farmers’ ability to compete in international markets. The incentive carrot is far more effective than restrictive regulation.

Fourth, farmers need ongoing support to mitigate some of the risks they face due to politically volatile markets. We do not want to see a return to the debilitating subsidy wars of the 1970s, but agriculture does need policies in place that will allow farmers to effectively plan for the future of their operations, get through natural disasters, and weather market contractions.

I want to end with a challenge to every farmer in Manitoba. Get out and meet your candidates.

All of them, and not just the candidate you agree with. Let them know how important agriculture is to every community in Manitoba. Challenge them to support our trade, encourage innovation, and set regulatory policies that are based on sound science. Political leadership in these areas will help agriculture continue to attract investment, increase our value-added industries, and grow our economy and our communities.

Cam Dahl General Manager of Manitoba Pork

It was a scary and expensive long weekend with at least three farm field fires in the area. On Saturday, fire calls went out about a fire north of Arden. ArdenLansdowne Fire chief Brad Meyers said both the Arden fire trucks were not operable due to needed repairs so Mutual Aid was called in. Both Gladstone and Neepawa fire departments responded to the huge field fire where damage was done to crops, road sides and natural areas. Meyers said that Arden fire department staff responded to the site and assisted where they could.

Meyers also noted that he didn’t even get all the calls due to very poor cell service at his residence. There are many areas in the Banner & Press coverage area that have unreliable or non-existent

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The fire north of Arden on Saturday burned off a large number of acres of cropland. No injuries had been reported at press time from the several fires in the area.

cell service.

Glenella-Lansdowne reeve, Kevin Paramor said, “Both the Arden trucks are inoperable right now and one will have to be towed to a shop as it’s not driveable.”

Meyers said the older Arden fire truck can be fixed but they, “are still checking out the newer truck and we have a rental truck coming in on Thursday.”

Neepawa Fire chief Yves Guillas said, “We had all four Neepawa trucks at Arden and as that fire was

coming under control, we just had to get going as the Neepawa-Langford area had no protection.” Just as the crews were headed back to Neepawa, a call came in about a tractor-baler fire south-west of Neepawa. At the Robertson farm the tractor and baler along with some bales were burned. Also on Saturday, the Gladstone Fire Department was called to a baler fire. At press time, the Banner wasn’t aware of any injuries to people.

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