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By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

What began as an attempted traffic stop, turned into an intense high-speed chase and manhunt in Neepawa over the long weekend. Initial reports to the Banner & Press suggest that the incident began about 10 kilometres east of Neepawa, on Highway 16, in the early afternoon of Sunday, Aug. 6.

Before it all started, patrolling RCMP officers in the area had been advised to keep an eye out for a suspect in an assault, as well as the victim, who may be travelling in a vehicle with the accused.

One officer encountered a vehicle with someone who matched the description of the suspect and attempted a traffic stop. When police tried to pull the vehicle over just east of Neepawa, the accused kept driving and triggered a high-speed pursuit. The chase then lead both vehicles into the community’s downtown area. There, the suspect was forced to flee from the vehicle, after driving over police spike strips, which had rendered it inoperable for use.

In an incident witnessed by the Banner & Press, a woman was detained at

Locally owned and operated

the damaged vehicle, while the driver was not located at the scene. Over the next few hours, there was a police presence seen downtown, with eyewitnesses seeing an officer carrying a rifle at the corner of Main Street East and Mountain Avenue.

The Banner & Press contacted the RCMP on Tuesday, Aug. 8 for an update on the situation. Sergeant Dave Taggart of the Spruce Plains RCMP provided details and confirmed that 45-year-old Robert Johnson of Ontario is now in custody and that there’s no threat to the public. Johnson was arrested in Brandon on Monday, Aug. 7

Johnson has been charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, flight from police, forcible confinement and driving while prohibited.

The woman, who was arrested at the scene, has been released and is facing no charges. Taggart added that a K-9 unit was used to patrol the area during the search and that nearby homeowners and church goers were warned to lock themselves inside during the search to ensure their safety. He also clarified that the male subject was not armed.

Manhunt in downtown Neepawa!

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PHOTO BY CHRISTINE WADDELL

An RCMP officer is at the ready, with a rifle in hand during a manhunt in Neepawa on Sunday, Aug. 6. Several blocks in downtown Neepawa had a heavy RCMP presence for a time over the long weekend.

New building, new name for Minnedosa Church

By Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press

Calvary Church in Minnedosa is excited to host a kick-off event when they will officially announce a new name and retire the name permanently. Pastor Don Dragan said. “We’ll launch our new building project with a ceremonial groundbreaking, sign unveiling, speeches and, at the same time, kick off our fund-raising efforts for the first time beyond our congregation. This one-hour event on Sunday, Aug. 20 at 11:00 a.m. will be followed by a light meal, refreshments, photo opportunities and visiting”.

Speakers are anticipated to include The Honourable Dan Mazier, MP for Dauphin-Swan RiverNeepawa, The Honourable Greg Nesbitt, MLA for Riding Mountain, Mr. Ken Cameron, Mayor of Minnedosa, Rev. Randy Wengel of Winnipeg, Rev. Don Dragan, Senior Pastor, Valley Life Family Worship Centre and Patrick VanDoorne, Kiras 3 Engineering, the lead engineer for the building project, who plans to have a computer presentation that includes a walk-thru of the new building.

Following is Don Dragan’s story and bit of church history

I was hesitant to come to Minnedosa at first. It took a year and three invitations to come pastor at Calvary Church before I accepted the call. I preached my first service on Sunday, May 1, 1994. My family followed two weeks later and my wife, Glenda, and I have been here ever since. We fell in love with the people and the beauty of the community.

In the early years of ministry at Calvary Church, we started a Friday night children’s ministry, which we ran for a number of years. My daughter Robyn more recently rebooted our children’s program on Wednesdays after school, and we haven’t looked back. Kids JAM is going strong, with 50 kids registered this past year.

Our three daughters were part of a youth group here, growing up. My oldest, Kiera, had a real heart for the youth of this

community and became the Youth Leader in 2008, after returning from college in Australia. Kiera eventually left to pursue a one-year overseas mission trip, then continued on as a Youth Pastor in Winnipeg for a number of years. Lorraine Kaczor, who had helped Kiera for three years, was promoted to Leader when Kiera moved.

In the early 2000s, I began to feel this community needed a place for our young people to hang out and I’ve been dreaming of a youth drop-in centre since then. In November 2013, I checked into metal buildings. But the board and I felt the timing needed to be right. At first, we thought we would put on an addition, but we soon found out that would mean ripping apart the old building and bringing everything up to Code, but we still would have had small rooms in a bad layout in the original building.

Our vision kept expanding until we arrived at the place where we realized the best thing would be to tear it all down and start fresh, with exactly what we need. We realized a fresh, new building needed a total shift, so we as a congregation chose a new name to better reflect a refreshed, new identity. Our new name was registered with the Province in 2020, but the pandemic slowed down the rest of the process to a standstill.

But we’ve come out the other end full speed. We sent

out a request for proposals from six engineering and architectural firms early this year. All proposals were really good and, after a difficult selection process, the committee made a selection.

Our final decision led us to Patrick VanDoorne, Kiras Engineering of Boissevain to lead this project. We are excited that on August 20, we will be unveiling a new sign with our new name and will also have a sod turning ceremony, marking the start of our building project and a launch of the major part of our fundraising.

When is a church more than a building?

What we are building is for the community. At triple the size, we feel this new, nearly 9,000 sq. ft. facility will provide far more than just a place for young people, it will provide many things for families, for example, walking track, pickle ball, volley ball, basketball courts and many events, like conferences and concerts.

We also recognize there is a great need in our area to assist people struggling with addictions and feel this facility will be able to help. There are a few good programs in the area and, down the road, we hope to work in partnership with them. What better place than a church to help people with needs?

We’ve had many people asking to provide other programs, but to start, our hearts are with the young

people and that is our initial focus.

This Old House has got to go!

We could describe the Calvary Church building as a “pre-loved” building. It was built by Methodist Church members in 1879 and housed them for many years, then the local Masons group and, in the 1960s, the Calvary Church congregation bought it.

This building has served each group well over the years and many precious memories have been made within its walls and on its grounds. Like most “preloved” things, as lovely and useful as it was, it has seen better days and has gradually deteriorated into a money-pit to maintain.

At Valley Life Family Worship Centre (formerly Calvary Church), we have a passion for kids and teens. And they love being here! Our 2022-23 enrolment for our after-school program hit at 50 kids and we’ve run out of room in “this old house” of worship.

Things the kids have told us:

enthusiasm for our expansion and a desire for the Town to partner with us to reach young people and people in need within our area. He said that several Town Councillors will be able to attend the event.

We anticipate all funding to come from a combination of private donations, grants from foundations and organizations.

About Valley Life Family Worship Centre

“Can we have this every day?”

“I look forward to coming to Kids JAM all week long!”

“This is the best part of my whole week!”

Our vision is for a nearly 9,000 square foot, community-focussed space for:

• Expanded children’s and youth after-school and evening programming, adding in a youth drop-in centre to provide access to pick-up sports of many kinds, after-school homework help, family game days, movie nights, and much more.

• Hosting concerts and other events.

• Hosting conferences with break out rooms and a modern, spacious kitchen to stage food from.

• Meetings in a spacious multi-purpose room.

• Hosting walking groups on cold winter days, with a pot of hot coffee waiting.

• Helping those with addictions to get free.

• And, of course, housing our church congregation.

Minnedosa Mayor Ken Cameron has expressed his

Calvary Church, now Valley Life Family Worship Centre, traces its beginnings to 1946 when God called a young black female evangelist from Zion Church in Winnipeg to rural Manitoba. Miss Lydia Williams began holding house meetings in Minnedosa, as well as a number of other small communities.

Awhile later, Miss Williams bought a building in Forrest, Manitoba, moved it to Minnedosa, just east of the Legion parking lot and the current Calvary Church building, and services began being held there. In the 1960s, the congregation acquired the old Methodist Church building and has worshipped here since.

Today, Valley Life is a small congregation with a big dream and a big heart for young people. They are a grey-haired congregation that attracts triple its number in kids and youth. None of the kids are from their congregation.

• JUST Youth began in 2008 and topped out at 22 youth only because of lack of useable space

• Kids JAM began in 2010, and in 2023 has hit an enrollment of 50 kids with no signs of slowing down

• 2021 Valley Life implemented Plan to Protect policies and procedures for abuse prevention and protection of the vulnerable, including children and senior citizens.

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PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

The, soon to be, former Calvary Church in Minnedosa. A new plannned building project will include a new name, as it will be known as the Valley Life Family Worship Centre.

1973: New businesses opening along Highway #4

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

125 years ago, Wednesday, August 10, 1898

Mekiwin: All of section 35 in the township of this place has changed hands this summer. W. Lodge having bought the east ½, W. Pring the NW ½ and Alex Halliday the SW ½. The Government ditch which was dug down there last summer is going to be a great benefit to the southern part of the country.

Freeland: Building is being rushed in our part of the country at present. Mr. McFarlane, Mr. Cunningham, Mr. Attwood and Mr. Whiteman are among those who have erected or are erecting houses.

100 years ago, Friday, August 10, 1923

Fred Walton, of Toronto, is inspecting the local branch of the Sterling Bank. While in Kelwood, Mr. Walton is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. McConnell and Mr. W. J. McConnell. Machinery is being taken out of the Quaker Oats mill for shipment to Portage la Prairie. They say that the local merchants preferred to sell competitive products.

An auto that tried to beat the C.N.R. train to a crossing north of Neepawa on Tuesday didn’t quite make the grade. The locomotive caught the hind wheel of the car, ripping the axle off, but the children sitting in the back seat were not disturbed.

A chart recently issued by the Canadian parliamentary committee

on agricultural conditions showed that Ford products, leather and hides are the only things cheaper now than in 1914. But grains, meats and fish are less than 20 p.c. above. Biggest graft is in fuel and building materials, but practically everything is 50 to 100 per cent higher than in 1914. And now the Ford car at 30c a pound is shown to be cheaper than beefsteak. So it is not the tariff protected manufacturers alone who are fleecing the people.

75 years ago, Thursday, August 12, 1948

A well known western pioneer of the Kelwood district, Robert Joseph Gilmore, 73, died suddenly Aug. 3 following a stroke suffered that day.

He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Gilmore and was born at Arthur, Ont. in 1875. The family moved to Glen Smith in 1890 where they farmed extensively.

With a memory that can span history over the reigns of at least five sovereigns and back to the days in Canada when peril irked from every shadowy ambush, James H. Monnington, Tuesday became a nonagerian and has now started in his 10th decade.

Fifty-one of his 90 years have been spent as a resident of Neepawa, having arrived here in 1897 from the Golden Stream district near Gladstone…

For 32 years and up until he retired 12 years ago, he was engineer at the Neepawa Power Plant.

Note: The headline from this excerpt indicated that Monnington was a veteran. However, the portion of the article with those details was not legible enough and could not be included.

50 years ago, Thursday, August 9, 1973

The new veterinary clinic is now taking shape and is expected to be completed in a couple of months. It is one of the three new buildings located on Highway 4 at the west end of town.

Neepawa Tire Ltd. is another new enterprise

that will soon be open for business. The threebay building is still under construction. William Uranick, formerly of the Glenella district, is the proprietor and has been associated with Goodyear Tire Co. at Toronto for the past 30 years prior to coming to Neepawa.

Neepawa Harrow Works has been in operation for several weeks now, producing a new type of harrows which is becoming increasingly in demand by farmers over a large part of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Proprietor Ed. Kasprick, inventor of the new harrows, employs several workmen in the manufacturing business.

Arden: McCamis Red & White, as it has been known for 44 years and which holds the record as the oldest Red & White store in Manitoba, has now changed to the Lucky Dollar sign. Although the sign has changed, the friendly smiles and cheery conversation remain the same. In the past year, they started carrying bread, ice cream and soft drinks since the cafe closed. The store will still be serviced

by Westfair products but will receive their supplies from a different warehouse.

McCamis General Store has saved the residents in this community many trips to the larger centres by carrying groceries, dry goods and hardware…

The history of the store goes back as far as 1889, when it was under the name of McCamis and Boughton. Then, in 1898, H. D. McCamis took over the store on his own. He ran it until his death in 1943, then his son, J. G. McCamis, ran the store for 25 years. After the passing of J. G. McCamis, his son, Hugh D. McCamis, took over the store in 1968. We wish Hugh and Mable McCamis as much success under the

name of the Lucky Dollar store as in the past as the Red & White.

20 years ago, Monday, August 11, 2003

Eleven descendants of Thomas Young met near Edrans on June 29 to place a plaque on his grave.

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.

But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by a man’s face or height, for this is not the one. I don’t make decisions the way you do! Men judge by outward appearance, but I look at a man’s thoughts and intentions.”.

1 Samuel 16:07 (The Living Bible)

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Neepawa Harrow Works (pictured) was one of the new businesses to open around this time in 1973. By the time this photo was featured in the Aug. 9 edition of The Press for that year, the Harrow Works had been in operation for several weeks, with other new businesses and services soon to follow.

NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS ARCHIVES Macleods Shopping Centre in Neepawa was offering sewing machine repair services in 1973.

Tundra

By Chad Carpenter

The old apple tree…

Not much to complain about in rural Manitoba

If anyone is bored these days, it sure isn’t the fault of rural Manitoba. Just a week or two ago there were six country fairs in six days. The Ukrainian National Festival was in Dauphin this past weekend. Rockin’ the Fields was in Minnedosa and the ManitobaYouth Beef Round-Up was in Neepawa. Rivers had their recent homecoming and a golf tournament. Rapid City had a golf tournament and it seems like there’s a golf tournament to go to every day at this time of year. Campgrounds are full and if you want a job, just about every farmer in the country is looking for hired help. Construction sites need workers and most businesses could use an extra staff person. This weekend and next, the country is full of events. Most of them aren’t all that expensive to attend either. It’s not so much a matter of what can we do as it is how do we choose what to do?

As I travel around the country, I am struck by how good a lot of facilities are. It’s a tough job to keep the parks, fair grounds and community halls all looking good. I have noticed lately though that a lot of washrooms could sure use a bit more care. I won’t point out any in particular but if you have a park, a community place, business or restaurant, please check the bathroom. I have come across a few that are terrible, most are OK and some are very well kept. But we owe it to ourselves and our customers to have a look around. In the bluntest of terms, it’s a bit annoying when the paper supplies and soap/sanitizer have run out. A lot of toilets, well, just let’s say they could be cleaned better and at least tighten the seats so they don’t buck you off when you sit down. All

Right in the Centre

Ken Waddell

In the back yard, shading our home from the morning sun, is an apple tree of unknown age or origin. It was there when I gained title to this property. The first years it produced an over abundance of apples, the kind that you can eat fresh off the branches, or freeze for winter pies, or make into juice or jelly. A great tree. Slowly a disease is ravaging its looks and purpose. Last year we removed a third of the tree, already dead, and hoped that the disease would slow. This year it once again blossomed gloriously and many of those blossoms set. And then the hail came, pounded the exposed tiny apples, and now, one by one, sometimes in groups if the wind is strong, these damaged and scared apples are falling. The disease continues to spread, despite the care and nurturing provided. This fall more limbs will be discarded. I have no idea how many, if any, apples we will get to enjoy.

that upkeep is tough and comes with cost but it isn’t rocket science to keep stuff clean and maintained.

I have seen a lot of crops in the past few days and a lot of cattle. The cattle look good but the pastures need a rain. Judging by what farmers say and by drive-by bale counts, it looks like there will be enough feed this year. That said, we have a lot fewer cows in Manitoba than we did ten years ago. Remember when big round bales came out. People said the large balers and big front end loaders extended the working life of a lot of farmers. But now those extended working lives are coming closer to retirement and there are simply people willing to do all the hard work attached to the cattle industry. That said, all the 4-H shows across the readership area and the Manitoba Youth Beef Round-up

this past weekend in Neepawa certainly bodes well for the future beef producers.

As far as the crops are concerned, the farmers say it will be OK but won’t be a bin buster. It’s just been too dry and the wheat and canola aren’t filling out like they might have if the rains had come earlier.

Everybody take care, have some fun in the sun and may all our farm workers be safe this fall. There’s a lot of food to haul in and that is hugely important to our region, the country and the world.

And remember, don’t complain about the farmers, especially when your mouth is full!

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.

I watched all this with dismay. And then selected two types of apple trees and planted them to the east of the mature, aging and dying tree. One young one is a Trail crab apple, a nod to the trees of my past. In my childhood we got to run over to the neighbouring farm and pick some of these delicious crabs from the Thiessen farm. I met that same crab apple years later, when I married Ed. There was a super productive tree in his garden, and every fall the men would fill an ice cream pail full of the red and yellow beauties and before they returned from a day’s swathing or combining, the bucket was empty. I can only hope to see this tree produce an abundance, enough to share with others. The other tree is Prairie Magic, a cooking and eating apple designed by the senior Mr. Drysdale. This tree bloomed nicely, and because it is a young tree, I removed some of the blossoms and four apples set. One has fallen, also victim of the hail storm, and the others have slight pock marks, so I am hoping they can mature. It will be years before they provide shade for our home, and if they had not been planted, they never would!

I think about the old tree often. It provides cooling shade in any part of a summer’s day. It is noble with its scars and dignified in its appearance. I speak to it, comfort it and provide for it the best I can. It is not envious of the young trees benefitting from its shade, nor is it unsharing with the moisture that falls from above. With continued care it will provide some apples for some years yet. I see me in that tree. I see me as that tree. Having done my best, having provided all that I am capable of providing, I accept the looming limitations. I rejoice in those who follow in my footsteps, never jealous of their youth and potential, and willing to share, to my last breath, with those in need. The old apple tree, may it live longer, will be missed.

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“ The 4-H shows across the readership area and the Manitoba Youth Beef Round-up this past weekend in Neepawa certainly bodes well for the future beef producers.

Crossing cultural boundaries

In my lifetime, I’ve made three inter-provincial moves. Move One took me from my home province (Alberta) to British Columbia. Four years later, I moved back to Alberta. That was Move Two. Move Three brought me to Manitoba. So I think I am qualified to talk about the challenges one faces when moving across provincial boundaries.

Some challenges, like getting licensed to drive, registering and insuring your car, getting your new provincial health care card, etc. are common to all moves. Each province is unique. One must follow specified procedures and be aware of the time within which these things must be done. Fortunately, good friends in each community walked me through the processes and made sure I completed them on time.

The harshest challenge my family and I faced after each more was discovering “where we fit” in our new communities. We were starting over; settling into

Faithfully Yours

Neil Strohschein

new homes on new streets in new towns or cities with new mailing addresses, phone numbers and postal codes. We had to get to know our new neighbors, settle into new jobs and do all of this without killing ourselves or another family member in the process.

Eventually I got tired of all the moves and decided to settle in Neepawa, retire and probably expire (die) here. But by then, my first family had decided to move back to Alberta without me. But I have no regrets. I know that this is where I belong. Manitoba is now my “home province.”

So I can understand the dilemma faced by a woman whose story is recorded in the Old Testament book bearing her name. The woman’s name is Ruth. She

was from one of the towns in ancient Moab. She was no stranger to adversity. While still quite young (perhaps in her mid to late teens), she met a young man from ancient Israel, fell in love with and married him. But the marriage didn’t last. Her husband died suddenly. No one knows why. But now she had a choice to make. She could go back to her hometown or she could stay with her widowed motherin-law and care for her.

Ruth’s decision is recorded in Ruth 1:16-17. She took her mother-in-law’s hand, looked her in the eye and said: “Where you go, I will go. Where you live, I will live. Your people will be my people and your God will be my God. Where you die, I will die and there I will be buried.” She was prepared

to turn her back on the only way of life she had known and move to a new land with a new religion and new customs. But she was not afraid of the challenges she would face. She believed that God would honor her faithfulness and ensure that she would be cared for after her mother-in-law died. God did precisely that.

I experienced culture shock when moving from one province to another. I can’t imagine what some of you must have felt when you left your homes and moved half a world away to this community. Give yourself time to adjust to a new way of life. This community has many highly qualified people who will help you make that transition.

But I want to share my most precious memory of all those moves. The God in whom I believe who was faithful to me in one place, was and remains just as faithful today. That is my story; and I hope and pray that it will be yours as well.

How can you remain calm in the midst of chaos and confusion in this fallen world?

By Pastor Vlad Makyeyev First Baptist Church

The Lord Jesus Christ spoke some amazing words in the night of His betrayal and arrest to His disciples. John 14:27, “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful”.

Jesus said those words in the city of Jerusalem in the days of tyrannical rule of the Roman Empire. Jerusalem was not a peaceful place to live by any means. The “iron boots” of Roman soldiers kept their version of peace. Misery, famine, diseases, bloodshed – there was plenty to keep human hearts scarred and worried.

When Jesus said those words in John 14:27, He

Less talk, more action

I agree with Beth Proven and Rob Bjarnason and Mr. Waddell about anything that local residents say regarding the junction of highway #5 and #1. It has been a problem since I was a teenager 60 years ago and still all government has seen fit to do is increase speed limits with little regard for safety. There’s always lots of talk but little action. They do the same with health care...lots of talk and adding money but little action. Years ago they spent millions to build huge health care administration buildings in big centers but neglected to also fund training facilities for our health care professionals although they were well aware that the time would come when our increased population would require them. I know of would be doctor that traveled to distance countries to train as doctors because they weren’t accepted here even though they had highly acceptable marks to train as doctors. Then the pandemic hit and our doctors and nurses were overworked and suffered from burnout as a result of there not being enough to handle it all.

Look at what our local government bodies accomplish by going to their local residents and getting their input and help to accomplish many things like rinks, swimming pools and many other amenities we wouldn’t have otherwise. Canada is a big country but is slowly moving away from our constitution which was once upon a time based on the one true living God, Father of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Fay Erickson Carberry, MB

Falling on deaf ears

knew what the coming events would do to His followers. Christians would experience persecution for their faith in Christ. Jesus wanted His followers and people in general to seek peace in Him and not in this world.

Christ wants us to find our peace in Him. Matthew 11:28-29, “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls”.

So, even though it may look like everything is wrong with our world, you can find a peace of heart and mind that comes with knowing that God of the Bible to

whom you go in prayer is in control.

Your heart and mind are guarded by “the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding”. And you can have such a peace regardless of the situation you may find yourself in this life.

Jesus is the Lord! He is your peace (if you are already a Christian) or He may become your peace when you repent of your sins and believe in Him and His gospel.

Jesus Christ is our peace in the time of storm. Deuteronomy 31:8 says, “The Lord is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed” That is what Moses told Joshua in the sight of all Israel before entering the

Land of Promise.

Let this verse (Deuteronomy 31:8) be a good reminder for all of us. When you begin to be fearful, turn your attention away from your fear toward the face of Almighty God. The Lord is our defense against fear. God knows all our needs; nothing takes Him by surprise. He is able to provide the resources that we lack.

God is in control. Trust Him. He is coming back soon! Luke 21:28, “But when these things begin to take place, straighten up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near”.

Three articles in the July 21 edition of the Banner & Press were spot on. Many hundreds more would add their support to Beth Proven’s statements regarding the tragic consequences of the MB Department of Transportation and Infrastructure’s (MDTI) heel dragging on badly needed safety improvememts to the intersection at highways #5 and #1.

Mr. Waddell’s point about the muddled bureaucracy and lack of common sense by the heavy thinkers at the department of highways is well taken and sadly not new. His subsequent editorial in the July 28 Banner & Press really brings this point home, along with a great deal of frustration.

It is interesting that there was an article from Manitoba Public Insurance lamenting the negative impact of speeding and the high rate of speeding among a good percentage of motorists.

So what did MDTI do in several cases to address safety? Nothing, or made moves that increased the risk to motorists.

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Helen Drysdale

out of helen’s kitchen

Blueberries

Did you know that August is Canada’s National Blueberry month? The blueberry is one of the only foods that is truly naturally blue in colour. The pigment that gives blueberries their distinctive colour, called anthocyanin, also gives the blueberry its awesome health benefits. Often labeled a “superfood”, blueberries are high in fiber, contain vitamin C and K, manganese and antioxidants. Studies say that regularly eating blueberries is associated with better brain function and helps delay age-related cognitive decline. Bring on the blueberries!

Both lowbush and highbush blueberries are native to North America. Blueberries were well-known to the Indigenous peoples long before Europeans arrived. They called them “star berries,” because the five points of blueberry blossoms make a star shape. They were used for food and medicinal purposes as well as a dye. When I visited the east coast I saw wild low bush blueberries growing in fields as well as ditches everywhere. Nova Scotia recognizes the wild blueberry as its official provincial berry with the town of Oxford being known as the Wild Blueberry Capital of Canada. British Columbia is the largest highbush blueberry growing region in the world and blueberries are Canada’s most exported fruit. Abbotsford is BC’s “blueberry capital” and home to an agricultural industry dominated by Sikhs. Sikh women make up the major source of the blueberrypicking labor force in the Fraser Valley. When in BC it was amazing to see the large fields of blueberries and I got the pleasure of picking a pail of the juicy berries.

During summer months, take advantage of plentiful blueberries on sale and freeze them for later use. You should only wash blueberries right before you’re going to eat them. The berries should be stored in the refrigerator and will keep fresh for up to 10 days. Blueberries taste great and they’re good for you, so enjoy!

Blueberry crumb bars

These blueberry crumb bars are delicious, easy to make and great for dessert or breakfast. This bar can easily be prepared year-round with fresh or frozen blueberries.

Crumble Mixture:

1 1/2 cups flour

1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats

3/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. cinnamon

3/4 cup cold butter, cubed

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Filling:

1/2 cup white sugar

2 Tbsp. cornstarch

3 cups blueberries

1 Tbsp. lemon juice

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray or grease a 9X9 inch pan. Set aside. In a bowl mix the flour, oatmeal, brown sugar and salt together. Use a fork or pastry cutter to blend in the butter. You can use a food processor and pulse until combined and resembles coarse crumbs. Divide the mixture in half and press half into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. Set remaining crumbs aside.

Filling: In a large bowl mix together the sugar and cornstarch. Add in the blueberries and coat in the sugar mixture. Add in the lemon juice and stir to combine. Spread the blueberries on top of the crust. Finally spread the remaining crumb mixture on top of the blueberries and press lightly. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the fruit starts to bubble and the top is golden brown. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

Blueberry sauce for pancakes or ice cream

1/4 cup sugar

1 Tbsp. corn starch

1/2 cup water

2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)

In a pot, combine sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir in water. Add blueberries; bring to a boil over medium heat. Lower heat, stirring occasionally, gently simmer for several minutes. Serve warm or cold over French toast, pancakes, waffles or ice cream.

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Westman Communications Group (WCG) hosted a charity barbecue event in Carberry on July 27. All the proceeds went to the Carberry and Area Community Foundation, an initiative chosen by the residents of Carberry. After a matched donation from WCG, the event amassed $2,947.

WCG served hotdogs and smokies from the Carberry Heritage Square Park. The event ran from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There were no set prices for the BBQ, as residents were asked to donate whatever they liked. Thanks to the generous support of the community, participants donated a total of $1,473.50, which WCG then matched to bring the total donation to $2,947. After the event, WCG presented the proceeds to Carberry and Area Community Foundation members.

“I want to thank Westman Communications Group for putting this on for us and helping the community in Carberry,” said Devin Waldner, one of the directors on the board of the Foundation. “We donate to community projects or non-profits that are in need. Thank you very much.”

“WCG is proud of the continued success of the Connecting Westman Tour,” said WCG Marketing Manager Brandi Crowe. “Hosting these charity events allows us to raise funds for important causes in our communities and meet the wonderful people we serve. The enthusiasm of Carberry residents was fantastic to see, and we’re so glad that the community came together for such a worthwhile initiative. We can’t wait to continue our summer tour and meet more of our communities.”

The 2023 Connecting Westman Tour will continue with one more stop in St. Claude on Aug. 24.

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Fun in the Harvest Sun and Kelwood Fair!

The Farmer’s Daughter

The Kelwood Agricultural Fair and Harvest Sun Music Fest is an annual celebration that features a variety of fun, including the Mountain Market, Quilt Show, Horse & Cattle Shows and Parade. The Harvest Sun Music Fest is a favourite for music enthusiasts. The Dwayne Crandell memorial garden is located at the Kelwood fire hall. When visiting Kelwood be sure to check it out as well as the stunning Kelwood Arboretum Garden located right next door.

Kelwood Fire Department Annual BBQ Fundraiser

August 12 10am - 2pm

Kelwood Fire Hall

Hamburgers, hotdogs, a side of chips and a drink

50/50 draw and many fantastic raffle prizes!!

Thank you to our many sponsors and especially to Redfern, Cargill, Old Dutch, Gill and Schmall, Parkview Colony, Oak Ridge Meats, Black Diamond Ventures, Penno’s, Boercher’s Farms.

Tickets on sale now!

PHOTOS BY THE NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS AND ROB WADDELL

Friday - August 18th

MINNEDOSA FUN FEST AUGUST 18TH-20TH

11am - Kid's Parade - Starts at the Personal Care home and ends at Tanner's Park (23 1st Ave SE). FREE to participate. Meet at the Personal Care Home.

11am - 2pm - Heritage Co-op and Sunrise Credit Union's Kid's Fun Zone - Tanner's Park - Free for all ages!

11am - 2pm - Inspire Studio of Fine Art Paint Party - Beside the Library - 45 1st Ave SE

11:30am - 1pm - Heritage Co-op BBQ - Tanner's Park - 23 1st Ave SE

1pm - 3:30pm - Discover Cenovus Energy Minnedosa Ethanol Plant: An Open House for the Community - Cenovus Energy - 500 1st Ave, Industrial Area

2pm - 4pm - Movie at the 50+ Centre - $5 admission - 31 Main St South - Popcorn and drinks available to purchase

4pm - 9pm - Glow Bowling at Minnedosa Bowl - 200 Main St North

5pm - 7pm - Minnedosa Farmer's Market - 101 4th Ave SW

5pm - Minnedosa Legion Meat Draw and Chase the Ace - Minnedosa Legion - 34 2nd Ave SW

5pm - Minnedosa Golf & Country Club's Fun Fest Golf Tournament - 61 6th St SW -6pm - 9 Hole - 4 Person Scramble Shotgun start. Register your team at 204-867-3151

Dusk - Minnedosa Tourism's Movie in the Park: The Super Mario Bros. Movie - Tanner's Park - Free to attend! Bring your own lawn chair or blanket to sit on.

7:30am - 10:30am - Minnedosa Lions Pancake Breakfast - Minnedosa Community Conference Centre - 63 Main St North

10am - 3pm - Street Market - 1st Ave SE (by the Tank)

10am - 3pm - Minnedosa UCT BBQ at the Street Market (by the Minnedosa Regional Library)

10am - 3pm - Inspire Studio of Fine Art Paint Party - In the Street Market - 1st Ave SE

10am - 12pm - 50+ Centre Popcorn & Water Sale - 31 Main St South

11am - Minnedosa Chamber of Commerce Fun Fest Parade - Parade Route will be posted on Facebook & Instagram (@MDSAFUNFEST).

11am - 3pm - FREE Family Fun Zone (Bouncy Castles, games, & more!) - Tanners Park - 23 1st Ave SE

11am - 3pm - Cenovus Energy's Family Activities in the Park (Face Painting, Clown, Petting Zoo, & more!) - Tanner's Park - 23 1st Ave SE

11am - 4pm - Valley Cruizers Car Show - 1st Street SE starting by the Minnedosa Regional Library - 45 1st Ave SE

11:30am - 1pm - Minnedosa United Church Luncheon at the Minnedosa United Church Hall - 48 Main St S

11:30am - 2pm - Minnedosa Covenant Church BBQ at the Minnedosa Covenant Church - 101 4th Ave SW

12pm - 4pm - Minnedosa Regional Library Book Sale at the Library - 45 1st Ave SE

12pm - 4pm - Westman Communications Group's Ferguson Ranch Horse Drawn Wagon Rides. Catch a ride at the Market/Kid's Zone, Bowling Alley, and beside MCI.

12pm - 5pm - Fun Fest Beer Gardens - Minnedosa Regional Library Parking Lot - 45 1st Ave SE

12pm - 5pm - Family Fun Bowling at Minnedosa Bowl - Bowling, Food & Fun! Call 204-867-2827 to reserve your lane!

1pm - 5pm - Valley Life Beginnings Touch-A-Truck - Minnedosa Ag Grounds - $5 per person admission

2pm - Pie in the Eye - Fun Fest Edition at the Street Market - 1st Ave SE (by the Tank)

7pm

- 8pm - Fun Fest Beer Gardens - 42 Armitage Ave

- 9pm - BINGO at the Minnedosa Legion - 34 2nd Ave SW

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On Aug. 17th, Rev. Alvin and Jean Borchardt will be celebrating their 65th Wedding Anniversary. They were married after Rev. Alvin Borchardt returned from his Vicarage in Elgin, Illinois. They were married at Markus Lutheran Church by Rev. Richard Brandt in St. Louis, Missouri. Rev. Borchardt finished his last year at Concordia Lutheran Seminary and graduated in 1959 and in October accepted his assigned call to Connaught Hill Lutheran Church in Prince George, British Columbia.

Due to the fact that our

Anniversary falls on a Thursday, it was decided to celebrate our Anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 20 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Activity Room at Country Meadows with a Come and Go Tea. Our children are all living quite a distance from us so we hope and pray those family members and dear friends will come and help make our 65th Wedding Anniversary memorable. No gifts please, just the pleasure of your company. Love and God’s Blessings Rev. Alvin and Jean Borchardt

Local athletes shine at Dual Provincial track meet

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

It was a very good weekend for Westman athletes recently at the Dual Provincial Track & Field Championships in Regina, SK. There were 11 competitors from the region selected for Team Manitoba. The rural Westman athletes ended up bringing home several podium finishes, including the following local participants:

U16 category

• Regan Winters. Gladstone, MB: First placeHammer (32.25m); Second place - Javelin (28.19m); Third place - Shot Put (10.26m).

• Sveinna Bjarnarson. Gladstone, MB: Third place - Javelin (25.61m); Seventh place - Discus (24.11m).

U18 category

• Karina Kuznecova. Langruth, MB: First place

- Heptathlon (3,242 points).

• Regan Teichroeb. Langruth, MB: Second place - Heptathlon (3,036 points).

• Jillian Perrett. Neepawa, MB: Third place - 800m (2:27.53); Fifth place - 400m (1:02.45).

• Jett Turner. Neepawa, MB: First place - Javelin (31.46m); Fifth place - Hammer (26.15m); Sixth place - Shot Put (9.06m); Eighth place -

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Discus (21.17m).

• Chayanne Cox. Neepawa, MB: Seventh place - Long Jump (9.74m); Ninth place - 100m (13.19s).

Coach Paul Koshel spoke with the Banner & Press upon returning from the Dual Provincials and expressed pride in just how well our local athletes fared against a high caliber of competition.

“Some of our athletes, you could see peaked at the Dual Provincials, some missed

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their peak, but still had solid performances. It’s a good learning experience when we go back and prepare the training schedules for next season. Win or loss, this is a great learning opportun-

ity for them. It’s good for them to see that next level,” noted Koshel. “Going into next season, [the athletes] are really excited about what they’ll be able to do to improve themselves, and

challenge themselves to be better.”

Congratulations to those and all the other athletes who represented Manitoba at the Dual Provincial Championship.

Regan Winters.

Karina Kuznecova and Regan Teichroeb.

Jett Turner.

Sveinna Bjarnarson. Regan Winters, Karina Kuznecova, Sveinna Bjarnarson, Regan Teichroeb, Jillain Perrett, Chayanne Cox and Jett Turner.

ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF PAUL KOSHEL

Neepawa Titans want this to be a season the fans remember

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

This upcoming season will be one of the most important in the long storied history of the Neepawa Titans Junior ‘A’ Hockey Club. With the team celebrating its 35th season in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL), Titans head coach and general manager Ken Pearson said the level of talent that is returning this year to the roster, should make it a breakout year out on the ice.

“We’re really excited. Our [roster] depth is going to be really great. We’re going to be starting the season with two healthy goaltenders, with Mason Lobreau and K.C. Couckuyt. And, as well we’ll have seven of eight defencemen that’ll be able to play every single night. Overall, we’re real happy,” stated Pearson.

Now that’s not to say, however, that there are not a few questions to answer going into training camp. One of the biggest could revolve around Briley Wood. After the MJHL season concluded for the Titans, the 20-year-old from Rivers, joined the Winnipeg Ice in their post-season push in WHL. In 19 playoff games, Wood had four points (3 goals - 1 assist) and was a solid +5 on the blue line, as Winnipeg made it all the way to the League Final.

That performance, along with his stint at the Colorado Avalanche prospects camp, could warrant a much closer look at Wood during the training camp of the Wenatchee Wild (the now former Winnipeg Ice, who relocated during the off-season). Pearson said that uncertainty is just something they’ll deal with.

“There’s a couple of questions with our older guys, as to whether they’ll be back or not. Obviously, the success that Briley Wood had at the end of the year, and going to Colorado’s camp is something that we’ll just be a wait

and see,” noted Pearson.

“Obviously, we would love to get him back, but if we don’t it’ll be a huge hole to fill. But, it also means we did our job here and was able to move one of our guys on to the next level. [Either way] I think we have a good group of guys coming back. Everyone is excited and looking forward to getting back here.”

Pearson said he’s going into next season feeling as though Neepawa will be able to be consistently competitive within the Western Division.

Editor’s note: Each team in the Western Hockey League can only suit up three 20-year-old, as opposed to the Manitoba Junior Hockey League, which can allow up to eight.

Neepawa Titans board members

There will be a notable change to the Neepawa Titans’ board as Ward Szucki has stepped down from the position after serving for a year. A new president will be appointed in the near future.

As for the 2023-2024

Neepawa Titans board, it will consist of three new members, Lance Nugent, Sean MacIntosh and Owen Carr. As well, returning board members will include Jamie Denbow, Debra Kasprick, Rob James, Ken Waddell, Shayna Rempel, Tom Yandeau, Anthony Machan and Tammy Dudenhoffer.

Danielle Bell wins NGCC 2023 Senior Ladies event

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Danielle Bell overcame a tough combo of a challenging course and some sweltering weather conditions to win the Neepawa Golf & Country Club’s Senior Ladies Tournament.

Bell put up a solid round of 80 over 18 holes, five shots clear of her nearest competition on Wednesday, Aug. 2. That was an impressive round, considering the temperatures for the day were near 30°c, with little to no wind to cool down the day.

Bell noted that while the heat added some extra difficulty out there, the conditions for the course itself were excellent, and the greens were like lightning.

She added her tee shots over the 18 was consistently down the fairway, which set her up for success.

Just one win away!

Plumas Pirates lead Santa Clara Final 2-games-to-0

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The Plumas Pirates are just one win away from ending an over two decade drought in the Santa Clara Baseball League. Heading into game three of their SCBL Finals series versus the Minnedosa Mavericks, Plumas holds a 2-games-to 0 lead. A third win in the remaining three potential games of the best-of-five

scheduled series, will earn the Pirates their first league title since 2000.

The Plumas Pirates put themselves in this enviable position with a pair of victories. The first was a hard fought 9-6 win at home on Tuesday, Aug. 1. Game two was not quite as dramatic, as the Pirates went off for an almost unbelievable 36 runs, ultimately winning by the score of 36-9. The Minnedosa Mavericks had

to go through five different pitchers, but could not find an equation to solve Plumas at the plate, or their own errors, as they combined for 28 walks (BB). As for the scoring, Minnedosa did jump out to an early 3-0 lead, but the Pirates responded with seven runs in the 2nd inning. The Mavs replied with two more, but then Plumas’ offence went off, with five runs in the 3rd inning and six more in the 4th.

Zac Yandeau, and Carter Schettler all homered for the Pirates during the course of the game.

Game three in the bestof-five series was played on Wednesday, Aug. 9 in Plumas. The final score was not official until after the Banner & Press publication deadline, but those details will appear in the Aug. 18 edition of the Neepawa Banner & Press.

Riley McBride,

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Danielle Bell, the winner of the 2023 Neepawa Golf & Country Club (NGCC) Senior Ladies’ Open, held on Wednesday, Aug. 2.

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Obituary

William (Bill) Klassen 1947 – 2023

William (Bill) Klassen passed away suddenly on Monday July 24, 2023, at the age of 75 years.

Bill was born to Jacob and Katherine Klassen of Blumenfeld, Manitoba on July 29, 1947 and was the oldest of eight kids: six boys and two girls. He grew up on the farm and it instilled a life-long love of the land and the farming lifestyle. The Klassen family was faithful to the Mennonite Christian faith and Bill and his siblings grew up with a reverence for God and helping their fellow man, in a loving, and hard-working home. Bill was a faithful servant of the Lord, and he gave his life to God and was baptized in 1967 in Bethel Bergthaler Mennonite Church. Bill’s upbringing was the foundation of his approach to life, his positive and easy-going nature, and his rock-solid faith. Bill’s objective in life was to work off the land and auction on the side to support his love of farming. Bill had his first auction for a local dairy farmer a few days before his 21st birthday on July 23, 1968 and another that Fall. He decided to attend auction school and graduated from Missouri Auction School in Kansas City on December 13, 1968. While the first few years were difficult, Bill was given opportunities by local farmers and other auctioneers and soon established himself as a bonafide auctioneer of the people as his client list and staff grew. He attributed his success to his clients and those who gave him a chance, as well as the wonderful people that worked for him and with him, whom he respected and appreciated. Bill met Karen Zacharias in 1969. They began dating a year after Karen began teaching in Blumenfeld. He knew that Karen was the one when she asked him out to the Sadie Hawkins event. They were married three years later on October 16, 1971. Together, Bill and Karen built a life and family of love, centered around their Saviour, Jesus Christ. Bill was a devoted husband and father to his children, Carlene, Leighton, Dwight, Lowell and Randy John. Having purchased his own farm in 1967 in Jordan, MB, Bill started Quin-K farms with his brothers. He also registered his Class 1 driver’s license and became a middle-distance trucker to earn money for the family. On August 3, 1999, Bill and Karen’s son, Dwight, was tragically killed in a vehicle accident at the age of 17. This was a devastating loss to the entire family. It was Bill and Karen’s faith in God that sustained them knowing that they would one day see him again. Dwight’s death impacted Bill’s energy for farming, and he shifted more of his focus to auctioning but continued to enjoy being on the field with his brothers. To say Bill was a social butterfly would be an understatement. He enjoyed being with people and meeting new ones. His positive nature and friendly demeanor drew others to him, and many knew him by his warm greetings or waves from his truck. He was always willing to have a conversation and would always answer his phone. Bill was a devoted Christian and a selfless human being. He was active in church in various positions, including roles in the Missions Committee and as Sunday School Superintendent. He dedicated his life to helping those in need in his community as well as those in need around the world. His generosity and goodwill for supporting people and organizations spreading the word of God and helping those less-fortunate stemmed from the faith that he and Karen shared for helping their fellowman. Bill will forever be remembered for his dedication to his family, his unwavering faith, and his compassionate and giving heart. His life cannot be summed up in these few words, but his legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

Bill was predeceased by his son, Dwight, his parents, Jacob D and Katherine Klassen. Bill is survived by his wife, Karen, daughter, Carlene (Bryan), son, Leighton (Dorothy), son, Lowell (Amanda), son, Randy (Alex), grandchildren, Madison (Taylor), Tana (Wesley), Samuel, Kadia, Myla, Marek, Ethan, Mason and Rohen, and great-grandchild, Nora as well as numerous relatives and friends.

A celebration of Bill’s life was held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday July 30, 2023 at the Bethel Bergthaler Mennonite Church with a private family interment prior at the Winkler Cemetery. Donations may be made in Bill's memory to the Church of Believer's (Kenya). Cheques must be made out to Bill Klassen Auctions Ltd. and etransfers with "memorial donation" may be made to bill@billklassen.com.

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

Obituary

Doreen Montgomery

August 20, 1929 to July 14, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing, at the age of 93, of Doreen Montgomery (nee Baker), beloved wife of Mervyn (Merv) Montgomery, on July 14th in Calgary, Alberta. Both were long time residents of Neepawa.

Doreen was a loving Mom, Grandma, Granny, and Great Grandmother. She enjoyed her career as a registered nurse and volunteered as a Sunday School teacher. She loved knitting, crocheting, and enjoyed crafts of all kinds. Mostly she enjoyed camping and family gatherings. In addition, she played bridge, curled, bowled and was an early player of video games. Doreen was still playing Scrabble on June 28 of this year and was working on her word searches right through until her final days.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretative Centre. Please consider either “adopting” an owl or making a donation in any amount to the centre in the memory of Doreen Montgomery by following the directions at www.skburrowingowl.ca

Doreen will be interned In the Neepawa Riverside Cemetery with Merv this Fall.

See Doreen’s notice at Snodgrass Funeral Home (tributearchive.com) for more information.

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ATV'S, ATV'S, ATV'S. www.rodsatvs.com Best prices in Manitoba on New kids/adults ATV'S, DIRTBIKES, DUNE BUGGIES, UTV'S, GOLF CARTS, SCOOTERS, MOBILITY SCOOTERS AND KIDS ELECTRIC RIDE ON TOYS $299. Kids ATV $999, Kids dirt bike $1199, Kids Dune Buggy $1999. New 4 Seater Golf Cart $8999. Text or phone 204-724-2438. Email rodsatvs@hotmail.com

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For Sale: 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass in good condition. Asking $800. Call 204476-2877

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

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

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

Help Wanted

Jarvis Trucking Ltd, Gladstone, MB.

Class 1 drivers & Owner Operators

Operating super B grain hoppers, prairie provinces only. Contact Steve, 204-385-3048 or 204-871-5139 Email kjarvisfarms@gmail.com

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

invites applications for the following positions Substitute Teachers & Substitute Educational Assistants For the 2023/2024 School Year Resume, Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry Checks, Substitute Application Form and Grade 12 or equivalent is required.

Qualified Teachers will need to submit a copy of their teaching certificate along with their resume. Submit resumes to: Bev Szymesko, Superintendent Turtle River School Division Box 309 McCreary, MB

R0J 1B0

Phone: (204) 835-2067 Fax (204) 835-2426

e-mail: bevs@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

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

For Rent

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

For Sale or Rent

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

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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!

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The Municipality of McCreary is accepting sealed tender submissions for repair of the sewer lines at the following locations:

• First Avenue between Burrows Road North and Railway Street

• Corner of Broderick Street and Second Avenue

• Aline Drive

Sealed envelopes clearly marked “Sewer Line Repair” must be received no later than 4:00 pm on Monday, August 14, 2023.

Scope of work may be obtained by contacting the Municipality of McCreary at 204-835-2309 or by emailing municipality@mccreary.ca

The Municipality of McCreary is not bound to accept the lowest nor any proposal received.

Municipality of McCreary

Box 338 – 432 First Ave. McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0

Phone: 204-835-2309 • Fax: 204-835-2649

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Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Closing date for sale to be February 1, 2024.

Mail tenders to: BURGESS LAW OFFICE Box 65 Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0

Tenders must be received on or before 12:00 noon, August 18, 2023.

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

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Neepawa Banner & Press has an immediate opening for a Local Journalism Initiative (LJI) Reporter with a focus on municipal council, school board and health region news.

The ideal candidate for this role will be a motivated worker with a passion for journalism, strong news sense, excellent research skills, a creative approach to coverage, a desire to learn and a demonstrated ability to adapt to rapidly changing situations.

This is a contract position up to March 31,2024 but may be extended by mutual agreement.

Responsibilities:

- Reporting on local stories through print and photography

- Presenting story ideas to publisher with an emphasis on municipal council, school board and health region news.

- Schedule may include evenings and weekends

- Work well within the Neepawa Banner & Press team environment.

The following qualifications would be desirable:

- Post-secondary education in journalism or related field

- Experience at a daily or weekly news organization in a reporting role

- Working knowledge of Canadian Press style

- Excellent written and oral communication skills

- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

- Strong sense of ethical integrity

- Fluency in social media platforms

- Willingness to work overtime when required

- Photography and layout experience would be considered an asset

Please submit your resume, cover letter and three references by August 15 by email to:

Ken Waddell, Publisher, Neepawa Banner&Press 204-476-6214 • kwaddell@neepawabanner.com

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

Please check your ad when first published

The Banner & Press will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion

PUBLIC NOTICE

Advertisements and

statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.mcna.com.

URGENT PRESS RELEASES

- Have a newsworthy item to announce? An exciting change in operations?

Though we cannot guarantee publication, MCNA will get the information into the right hands for ONLY $35.00 + GST/HST. Call MCNA (204) 947-1691 for more info. See www.mcna.com under the “Types of Advertising” tab for more details.

BACK TO SCHOOL HIRING?

REGISTERING PEOPLE?

SOMETHING FOR SALE?

HAVING AN EVENT? Book

Help Wanted

invites applications for the following Educational Assistant positions:

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

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

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

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

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

Previous applicants must submit a new cover letter and resume.

Please indicate the position(s) being applied for.

Successful candidates must complete a Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry check.

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

Julie Van Kommer

Student Services Coordinator Box 700, Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0

EMAIL: bpsd@bpsd.mb.ca

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

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

MUNICIPALITY OF GLENELLA-LANSDOWNE BOARD OF REVISION

your Blanket Classified Ads NOW in the 31 Weekly Manitoba Community Newspapers to have your messaging seen all over the province! Call THIS NEWSPAPER NOW or call MCNA at (204) 947-1691 for more details or to book ads.

MCNA - Manitoba Community Newspapers Association. www.mcna.com

WANTED Wanted old advertising: Dealership signs, service

station, gas pumps, globes, oil cans, Red Indian, White Rose, Buffalo, Husky, Ford, GM, Dodge, Tire signs, Coke, Pepsi etc. Call 306-221-5908

BUSINESS SERVICES / FINANCIAL SERVICES

Private mortgage lender. All real estate types considered. No credit checks done. Deal direct with lender and get quick approval. Toll free 1-866-405-1228 www. firstandsecondmortgages.ca

Help Wanted

invites applications for the following positions:

Route # 13 - Permanent School Bus Driver for the Eden Catchment Area

Route # 12 – Permanent School Bus Driver for the Eden Catchment Area

Route # 2 – Permanent Bus Driver for the Neepawa Area

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

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

Notice

Public notice is hereby given that the 2024 preliminary assessment roll for the Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne has been delivered to the Municipal Office, in Glenella, MB and is open for public inspection during regular business hours. Applications for revision may be in accordance with sections 42 & 43 of the Assessment Act.

APPLICATION FOR REVISION:

42(1) A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property under section 114(1) of the Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay the taxes on the property, or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to:

a) liability to taxation;

b) amount of an assessed value;

c) classification of property; or

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

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

43(1) An application for revision must:

a) be made in writing;

b) set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which revision is sought;

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

d) be filed by:

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

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

The Board of Revision will sit on September 14, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the Glenella Community Hall, 100 Ray Street, Glenella MB to hear applications.

The final date on which applications must be received by the Secretary of the Board is August 29, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.

Prior to filing a complaint against the liability to taxation, amount of an assessed value or classification of property, you are encouraged to discuss the matter with the Provincial Municipal Assessment Branch in Minnedosa by phoning 204-867-4766.

Dated at Glenella, Manitoba, this 28th day of July, 2023.

Wendy Wutzke, Secretary

Board of Revision

Box 10

Glenella, Manitoba R0J 0V0

PUBLIC NOTICE - BOARD OF REVISION

Public notice is hereby given that the 2024 Preliminary Assessment Roll for the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford has been delivered to the Municipal Office at 316 Fourth Avenue, Carberry, Manitoba and is open for public inspection during regular business hours. Applications for revision may be made in accordance with sections 42 and 43 of The Assessment Act:

APPLICATION FOR REVISION

42(1) A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property under Section 114(1) of The Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay the taxes on the property, or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to;

(a) liability to taxation;

(b) amount of an assessed value;

(c) classification of property, or

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

Application Requirements

43(1) An application for revision must:

(a) be made in writing;

(b) set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which a revision is sought;

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

(d) be filed by

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

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

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

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

Dated this 9th day of August 2023

Trish Fraser – Secretary Board of Revision

Municipality of North Cypress-Langford

Box 220, Carberry, MB R0K 0H0 Ph. 204-834-6600

THE TOWN OF CARBERRY UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

On the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive representations from any persons who wish to make them in respect to the following matter:

THE TOWN OF CARBERRY ZONING BY-LAW NO. 13-2022

BEING AMENDED TO REPLACE

TOWN OF CARBERRY ZONING BY-LAW NO. 1977

GENERAL INTENT:

A periodic review of the entire Town of Carberry Zoning By-Law to amend it to bring it into conformance with the new Cypress Planning District Development Plan By-Law NO. 67

HEARING:

Carberry Town Office LOCATION:

44 Main Street, Carberry

DATE & TIME:

August 21st , 2023 at 7:05 pm

FOR INFORMATION:

Contact Rachel Andrews, Development Officer, Cypress Planning District, 1-204-834-6618. Or Grady Stephenson, Town of Carberry CAO, 1-204-834-6628

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 and Solicitors

Don’t hold your breath

Continued from Page 5

They increased the speeds on the Trans Canada to 110 km/hr. Now your habitual speeders drive up to 118 km/hr without a worry of getting a ticket.

They didn’t immediately put in an 80 km/hr zone at the Carberry intersection or post a speed fines doubled sign after the horrific accident in June. Both very cheap meaningfull actions from a safety and a “we hear you” perspective.

Another example that makes no sense is when they rejected, several years ago, a request by the Town of Carberry to have a reduced speed zone on #5 highway on the east side of town where several roads out of town intersect said highway.

It doesn’t take a genius to see that reducing the speed on this stretch of road until after McCain Foods and the Starch Plant make good “Saftey Sense.”

As Mr. Waddel points out, who knows better than local residents and representatives what changes are required to improve saftey. Road users from any community can tell you where change is required to increase saftey.

The best we get is vague promises and dismissive correspondence about studying the situation.

Isn’t it MDTI’s mandate to make our roads as safe as possible? Wouldn’t it be nice if they showed the expedient concern that these life and death issues deserve?

I wonder if they will get rid of the piano that is dragging them down and stop lamely citing regulations since another serious accident had happened at highways #5 and #1 on Monday, July 31?

Don’t hold your breath.

Rob Bjarnason Carberry, MB

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Thumbs up, thumbs down

A thumbs up to the Town of Neepawa. The Pickle Ball courts are amazing. Thank you so much for making this happen for our community.

Cathy Ford and grandchildren

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Manitoba Youth Beef Round-up held August long weekend in Neepawa

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More than cattle were on hand at the annual Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup at Neepawa on Aug. 4-6. Sierra McColl from Redvers, SK was trying to pick a pup to become her cattle dog. Although from Saskatchewan, Sierra’s parents both hail from western Manitoba, Elkhorn and Decker. She and her siblings were enjoying their first Roundup in Neepawa.

Correction

In the Aug 4 edition of the Banner & Press, in the article ‘Sharing and celebrating culture through dance’, the Yednist School of Ukrainian Dance was identified as being established in Winnipeg. In fact, the School were formed and are based out of Brandon. The Banner & Press apologize for the error.

PHOTOS BY KEN AND CHRISTINE WADDELL

Family barbeque in Neepawa

Recreation held

on

evening of Tuesday, Aug. 1. Originally organized to take place at Riverbend Park, the event was moved to the ArtsForward Cultural Centre in case of inclement weather. In addition to the food, the event gave visitors the opportunity to get acquainted with some of the developments that have been made within the town, such as the new slide at the swimming pool; try their hand at a beanbag toss and see ArtsForward’s newly renovated kitchen.