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By Eoin Devereux

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Just like almost everyone else out there right now, the Town of Neepawa has seen an increase in their expenses come up out of nowhere. The unexpected expenditure in question here for the Town relates to a 2023 rent increase from the Beautiful Plains Country Court House.

Town administration recently received a notice on the rise in rent to the building, as it has gone up to $24,900 from the previous amount of $16,900.

This notice was received well after Town Council had finalized its budget for 2023.

According to the Beautiful Plains County Buildings Act, on an annual basis, the maintenance of the building is to be equitably split between the Town of Neepawa, the R.M. of Rosedale and Municipality of North Cypress/Langford.

From the Beautiful Plains County Buildings Act:S.M. 1989-90, c. 68, Sch. E: The rents and profits derived from the premises and buildings shall be divided between the municipalities on a basis of the extent of the interest of each of the municipalities therein, as determined by the Minister of Rural Development, and

all expenditures in connection therewith shall be borne and paid by the municipalities in like proportions.

The costs are currently divided on a 50/25/25 basis, with Neepawa looking after the coverage of 50 per cent of the cost. The money is provided to the Beautiful Plains County Court House Committee, who manages and operates the building.

In regard to this new rent amount request, Councillor Darryl Gerrard, who is also board member on the Court House Committee, suggested that Neepawa should honour the budget amount previously agreed upon, before they received this new invoice.

“This [increased amount] is now six months after the fact, when that budget was supposed to be passed and it’s outside of our budget process,” said Gerrard.

M ayor a nd cou nci l agreed and choose to move ahead with supporting the Court House to its previously agreed upon amount of $16,900.

The Beautiful Plains County Court House Committee does have surplus funds at its disposal, though the exact amount available is not known publicly.

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The Board of Directors of Prairie Mountain Health announced today that CEO Brian Schoonbaert will be retiring effective April 5, 2024. An extensive recruitment process for a new Chief Executive Officer is now underway. In acknowledging receipt of his retirement notice at its October meeting, Board of Directors Chairperson Lon Cullen stated: “It is with mixed emotions that the PMH Board accepted Brian Schoonbaert’s notice of retirement.

Brian’s commitment to

providing quality health care and supporting all PMH staff, physicians and volunteers has always been evident. All who have worked with him will miss Brian’s positive, welcoming and genuine approach”.

Schoonbaert’s career in health care has spanned over 35 years – initially as a Finance Director for BGTW (Baldur, Glenboro, Treherne and Wawanesa), then as Vice President – Finance and Information Services for Brandon General Hospital and Brandon RHA. In 2011, he became Chief Executive Officer for Brandon RHA. With the amalgamations

of health regions in 2012, Schoonbaert assumed the role of Vice President, Finance, Capital, Support Services and Chief Operating Officer of BRHC for Prairie Mountain Health.

In 2018, he was seconded to the Manitoba Transformation Management Office (TMO), leading several initiatives for the TMO. And in 2021, Schoonbaert assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer for Prairie Mountain Health.

Cullen added: “Brian is looking forward to spending time with family – his wife Mary Anne, their six children and 18 grandchildren. We thank Brian for

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his commitment, passion, and dedication to Prairie Mountain Health. We wish him a happy and healthy retirement!”

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It has now been over two weeks since Minnedosa’s Jamie Wade was last seen and RCMP are asking for your help in finding him. The 55-year-old was first identified as missing on Oct. 31. Wade was last seen, along with his vehicle, at a gas station in Brandon on Oct. 27, at

6:30 p.m. The investigation into his disappearance suggests that from the gas station, Wade returned to his home in the R.M. of Oakview.

M i n n e d o s a RC M P, along with RCMP Major Crime Services, which includes Search and Rescue and Police Dog Services, have conducted searches with no results so far.

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Proclamation WHEREAS in the face of crime or conflict, restorative justice offers a philosophy and approach that views these matters principally as harm done to people and relationships; AND WHEREAS restorative justice is a non-adversarial, non-retributive approach to justice that emphasizes healing in victims, accountability of offenders, and the involvement of citizens in creating healthier, safer communities; AND WHEREAS Restorative Justice Week is an opportunity to learn about restorative justice, as well as educate and celebrate along with other communities across the country during the week.

NOW THEREFORE we, Council for the Town of Neepawa, in the Province of Manitoba, DO HEREBY proclaim the week of November 19-25, 2023 to be RESTORATIVE JUSTICE WEEK in the Town of Neepawa.

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Looking Back

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

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1973: Anniversary party surprises Neepawa couple

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

125 years ago, Wednesday, November 16, 1898 Glenella: Owing to the condition of the roads, no wheat has as yet been marketed here, but better things are hoped for, as our buyer, Mr. W. Fraser, is expected here next week.

Glenella: F. Attenboro has left this locality, and is now in Gladstone. He intends returning to the Old Country.

A collection of maps of the Yukon district, ten in number, arranged on a scale of six miles to the inch, have just been received at the Press office from the Interior. They are a reliable reference for those proposing a trip to that faroff country.

Ru mor s h ave been circulated about town lately of the impending prosecution of certain hotel keepers for illegal selling of liquor, but it transpires there is nothing in it. In matters of this kind wouldn’t it be better for the gossips to hold their tongues unless they can give some evidence

that would weigh with the magistrate. Hotel keepers should not be slandered.

100 years ago, Friday, November 16, 1923 Birnie: The old library has been sent away and a new one ordered. Be on the watch and get your pick of books.

Birnie: The directors of the memorial park wish to thank the ladies who got up the masquerade ball on Wednesday evening. The proceeds were in aid of the park.

Eden: Nicholas Adamyk had the misfortune of having his barn with six horses and five sheep burnt last Saturday night. Partly covered by insurance.

GlenCairn: Sorry to hear that Harvey McIntosh is giving up farming.

There is a howl about bootlegging in Winnipeg.

It may be true. But there is none in Neepawa. We haven’t the price.

75 years ago, Thursday, November 18, 1948 The strike of the coal miners in Estevan area in

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This modular stereo was being advertised in part of a larger ad from the Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op in the Nov. 8, 1973 edition of The Neepawa Press.

Saskatchewan has been felt by the Canadian Industries Ltd. Salt Plant here. The local plant was forced to virtually shut down at 12 midnight last Saturday, when supply of coal was too low to carry on production.

Most of the plant workers have been laid off until the supply of coal is replenished.

The off ice staff, the maintenance crew and the loading crew at the present time are the only employees of the company now working.

Martin O’Day, manager of the local plant, explained that his company buys their coal from the Great West Coal Co., whose employees are not taking part in the strike, but that company’s mines were being picketed.

The duration of the coal strike is of course indefinite and officials could shed no light on how long the local plant would be shut down.

50 years ago, Thursday, November 15, 1973 Agriculture Minister Sam Uskiw has announced the establishment of a new Inter-Ridge Veterinary Services District covering the southern portion of the Local Government District of Alonsa.

Sunday, Oct. 28, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Grasby celebrated t heir 50t h wedding anniversary with a Come and Go Tea at the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Brugger of Neepawa; followed by a family supper for about 30.

Brookdale: The family of Mrs. M. Mikkelson held an informal tea in Brookdale school Saturday, Nov. 10 to honor their mother on her 86th birthday.

Franklin: Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Berry, accompanied

by Mr. Berry of Winnipeg, motored to Castor, Alta.,

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Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Shanks were honoured by a surprise 40th anniversary party on Nov. 11, 1973. The surprise was carried out by daughters Doreen, Shirley and Dawna, along with assistance from Mr. and Mrs. R. Shanks, Mr. and Mrs. L. Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. C. McKee, Mr. and Mrs. M. McGregor and Mr. and Mrs. L. Wenham. Pictured are Doreen, Mary, Ivan, Dawna and Shirley.

to attend their son, Glen’s wedding on Nov. 3. They returned home early in the week. Congratulations are extended to the young couple.

20 years ago, Monday, November 17, 2003 Neepawa’s Sears store is undergoing a major expansion, offering a fullline of brand-name home electronics and appliances.

Workers at Neepawa’s Prairie Forest Products continue to walk the picket line, as a strike enters its third week.

A pasture pipeline looked like a good idea in the initial stages of creating a grazing system from Brian and Ann Baron of Carberry.

As it turned out, the pipeline– along with some different management– saved the Barons a lot of time and money. It also established a rotational grazing system without the need for fences.

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Tundra

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Homebodies

By Chad Carpenter

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Watching the world around us T

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riving by a field on Hwy. 5 on Sunday north of Neepawa reminded me of a line of thinking I have been working through for a few years now. Sunday was very windy and so it wasn’t surprising that a bunch of ravens and several bald eagles were grounded. I am sure they could have been flying but they chose not to do so. One raven was flying into the wind and looked like it was actually going backwards.

Both Christine and I spent our first 18 years wandering the fields and bush of rural southern Manitoba.

She at Scarth and I, at Holland.

We saw a lot of plants, animals and birds in our day. It should be noted that, although perhaps we weren’t as observant as we should have been, the things of nature we see today are somewhat different.

Today we see dozens, if not hundreds of white tail deer. We saw whitetails in the 50s and 60s but usually one or few. I lived in deer country at Holland but only once do I remember seeing about a dozen deer in one bunch. We saw Canada geese but rarely snow geese. Their range has changed and there are many more it seems. One theory I have tested with far north residents is that they used to harvest eggs much more than they do now. The Inuit moved off the land in droves in the 50s and that slowed the egg harvest, hence more geese, especially snows.

We didn’t used to see ravens. We didn’t see ravens until the 1980s in this part of Manitoba, same with bald eagles. They are now commonly sighted and in groups like we saw last weekend. I will readily admit that our observations are just that.

They are our experience and not scientific research. Other observaneepawa

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Right in the Centre Ken Waddell tions, combined with some studies, seem to show we have more beaver than we used to have.

With all these musings and findings, one would have to ask why the changes. The common media and government mandated answer would be global warming. Could, be I guess, but it’s still up for question if we do have global warming compared to a few thousand years ago. If the world is warmer, why do we find evidence of tropical plants and animals frozen into the ancient tundra. It’s not as warm as it was back then. That statement should get the media and government types all annoyed with me.

There are however things we do know that have changed and rather than blaming farmers for real or imagined climate changes, let’s give them some credit. In the 1950s, one third of the cropland was “in summer fallow” which means it was cultivated or disced all summer to control weeds and conserve moisture. That has mostly changed so there is one-third more land in actual production of hay, pasture and crop residue for wildlife to eat, to hide and thrive in. Thank a farmer that there are more of everything including deer.

Also thank a farmer that the land isn’t as warm as it used to be when one-third of the land was kept black

all summer.

We can thank people that there are fewer deer hunted than 50-70 years ago. Most are now harvested in season. I know from my family’s experience in the 1930s, a deer was shot when meat was needed, in season or not.

Now this column isn’t, and doesn’t pretend to be scientifically defined.

That said, I think it’s important to sift through the mountains of words that are pushed at us about how the world is going to hell in a hand basket due to farming and fossil fuels and a whole bunch of other government sponsored narrations. Just for laughs, how about this latest one I read? The shipping industry was told they had to clean up how much dirty fuel they burned. They have, and now, there is less haze over the shipping lanes.

Guess what, without this oil-induced haze to block out some sun rays, the oceans are a bit warmer.

My message is consistent, look around, make your own observations and rest assured that what the government tells you is often questionable and sometimes blatantly wrong.

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o state that the week past is one I would not willingly repeat is an understatement! It started out well enough- I attended a funeral for a member of the extended family in Carman Monday afternoon.

There was opportunity to catch up with folks that I have not seen for several years. There was an opportunity for well meaning folks to tell me that I have not changed a bit in the last two decades! Well, maybe not on the outside!

However, coming home right after sunset, at Woodside, I struck not one, but two deer. The fawn pushed back the grill and broke the front fender. The mama….well, she took out the light, contorted the front fender and indented both doors on the passenger side. Gathering my scattered wits about me, I pulled over to assess the damage, and the possibility of continuing on the drive home. A very kind and considerate gentleman pulled over behind me, inquired as to my wellness, and helped assess the damage. No liquids leaking, and we were able to pull the plastic away from rubbing on the tire. He asked where I was headed, and learning that my home was in Neepawa, he calmly said that was where he was going, to take his daughter to the doctor here. He volunteered to follow me for my peace of mind, not minding that we were not going to be travelling highway speed. At the edge of town I pulled over again to reiterate my deepest appreciation and he was so gracious.

There are some very good people all around us!

That was one thing. I have been having more difficulty than usual getting a good nights sleep so I have followed friend’s suggestion to try an off the shelf sleep aid. I have to say it works well for me. After several weeks of one a night, I noticed that my old nemesis arthritis was acting up. I have not had a serious flare up since I was in my late twenties, so its been a great run! Researching the side effects of the sleep aid I was dismayed to find that it is known to aggravate arthritis!! So stop that routine….Speaking to someone else they recommended a, again off the shelf, pain reliever. Not one I normally take, but it states its for arthritis. Within twenty minutes of swallowing just one of those- I headed for a handful of anti acids!! I have no idea if allowing time for the sleep aid residue to leave my body will improve the condition of my left knee, and I am thankful that there are still walking canes kicking around!

There was an unusual sound at five one morning. I lay there listening, and realized that it was the washing machine on spin cycle! I had started a small load of laundry the night before, and left the unit to do its thing. Now it was spinning and spinning, the lid not locked and no green light glowing. Simply spinning away… At that point I unplugged it and went back to bed. In the morning no amount of fiddling and adjusting got it doing anything more than that…

Nope! Done with that week!

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Haunting words

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

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n 1990, Iraqi forces invaded Kuwait. Within 48 hours, they had overrun the country and sent its government into exile. The international community, lead by the United States, launched a counter attack (Operation Desert Storm).

Iraqi armies were forced to retreat. As they did, they set fire to over 700 Kuwaiti oil wells. From the air, it looked like the whole country was on fire.

The wells were soon capped and the fires extinguished. But huge tracts of land were covered with oil, creating one of the worst environmental disasters in human history. Today, 33 years later, some of the contaminated soil lies buried under 3-4 feet of drift sand, causing some to wonder if it will (or can) ever be cleaned up. The war’s objectives were met.

Kuwait’s independence was restored. Its government returned from exile. A fragile peace came to the region and is still in place. But the environmental disaster remains.

In ancient times, those who won a war came

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Neil Strohschein home with wagon loads of valuable items taken from those they conquered. That doesn’t happen as much today. After the bombs have been dropped; crops in the fields have been flattened by tanks, trucks and infantry boots; and buildings, roads and bridges destroyed by shells and other explosives, not much is left. Just fields filled with craters; forests and pastures destroyed by fire; and piles of rubble where stately buildings once stood-another mess that will take years to clean up, but whose scars may never disappear.

That task will be left to the civilians-those from each community who survived the bombs and shelling that destroyed their homes and businesses and took the lives of some of their relatives and friends.

In time, they will recover

and recycle the iron, steel and copper from burnt out tanks, trucks and guns; and they will haul away the rubble from buildings destroyed by bombs. But they will do so carefully; always on the alert for unexploded bombs or shells that, if triggered, could cause additional damage and take additional lives.

But first, they will bury their dead. Their bodies will be treated with dignity and respect, carefully prepared and then laid to rest in community cemeteries. Simple markers will adorn the graves. Some will display the names of those buried beneath them.

Others will not. But, at last, they all can rest in peace; and their families can begin to heal.

In a few years, the scars of war will disappear from the land. It is amazingly

resilient. But the lives of those whose bodies lie in the community cemeteries can never be reclaimed. They may be unknown to us; but they will never be unknown to God. One day, they will be raised to life again. One day, they may come to some of us and say: “The men and women who came from your country and fought on our soil knew why they were there. They knew what and who they were fighting for. They came to set us free from those who wanted to make us slaves.

We used the freedom they gave us to rehabilitate our land, rebuild our homes and businesses and restore our national pride.”

Then, they will ask us a sobering question. “By restoring our freedoms, your soldiers made sure you wouldn’t lose yours. What have you done with the gift they gave you?”

Even as I write these words, they haunt me. They should haunt us all; and make us eager to do all we can to pray and work for peace in our time.

My beliefs in money

By Ranzel Santos NACI Work Experience Program

Editor’s note: Ranzel Santos is a NACI work Experience student at the Neepawa Banner & Press. Santos, like several other students over the years is spending a few days learning about the newspaper business.

This is an article he wrote.

M

oney is something that people have been using for thousands of years, the ancient Mesopotamian people used the first known currency around 5,000 years ago. It’s something of value that we use to exchange for goods and services. Because money has become so important, I have beliefs that I try to follow for the use of money, and how to use it wisely.

Not spending more than

you make, not buying things that friends force you into, and investing in good quality items are three beliefs that I have about money.

Not spending more than you make is my first belief, and in my opinion, it’s the most important one that I have out of my three points.

Spending more than you make results in having less than before. And continually spending more money than you make will eventually result in having no money at all, which means not having anything to pay for bills, food, or anything else a person would need. Spending more than you make is a fast way for a person to accumulate debt. As an example of spending more money than you make is wanting to follow the trends

and wanting the automatic satisfaction of having something, like getting the newest phone, popular brand name clothing or footwear. I had a family friend that recently moved to another province that wanted to buy a new computer to use for himself.

He worked and saved up most of the money for his new computer but needed to borrow money from his brother to get it. My friend told me that he was working to repay his sibling and one day he forgot his lunch at home but he couldn’t get anything to eat near his work because he didn’t have enough to get anything so he had to wait until he got home.

Not buying things that friends force you into is my second belief. It’s important when it comes to overcoming peer pressure. While we can trust friends with many things, they do not have

the final say with what you use your own money for.

You should always think before you’re pressured into purchasing something you might regret buying later on.

For example, there was this one time when my friends were playing a new video game together and wanted me to join them. I saw that it was a few dollars to play it and my friends constantly told me that it was worth it to buy. I got it even though I wasn’t very interested and I didn’t enjoy playing it at all. I still have regrets about buying it since I don’t even play it anymore and the one time I did wasn’t very enjoyable. Another reason for not buying stuff that friends force you into is because of peer pressure to buy alcohol or nicotine products that will negatively affect your health.

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Gladstone cattle market report

By Tyler Slawinski Gladstone Auction The weather is beautiful for this time of year but, when you own livestock it might be better to freeze, firm up and maintain some consistency!

The lack of firm ground and dry pens still seems to be creating challenges whether producers are shipping or buyers are trying to find pen space. Ideal conditions or not, “ends” need to be met, management practices need to take place and cattle need to be marketed. We traded 1702 cattle through the ring in Gladstone MB yesterday. The market this week was definitely under pressure. The futures weren’t in our favour leading into the weekend and the beginning of this week. Believe it or not we are still seeing a fair amount of volume pressure across the prairies. “A bird in hand seems much more appealing then looking for one in the bush at a later date!” Some of the peak prices we have seen over the weeks may have softened somewhat but the overall averages are still very strong of not stronger in spots. The market is seeing a majority of wet nosed calves, and a still a few cows and bulls as preg checking practices start to ramp up for the season. Finding pen space, financing at new levels, or coordinating trucks will all be playing factors on the market moving into the weeks ahead.

As there seems to be a good feed supply in some areas of the province local orders have really added strength to this weeks market. I expect to see mixed feelings on the markets moving forward, creating ups and downs on

the market. Cows and bulls saw a major correction and were noticeably lower. Cows traded from 112.00 to 125.00 with sales to 130.00. Bulls back on the money, compared to last week ranging between 135.00 to 150.00 with sales to 158.50. The cattle marketing outlook looks both promising and very busy in the weeks to come!

All classes of cattle sold well! Plainer type cattle, are still being discounted! Here is a look at the feeder market!

Gladstone Auction Mart Cattle Market Report Nov. 14, 2023 Steers

3-400 lbs.

4-500 lbs.

5-600 lbs.

6-700 lbs.

7-800 lbs.

8-900 lbs.

900+ lbs.

Bulls

$4.22 to 4.69 $3.83 to 4.61 $3.41 to 4.06 $3.17 to 3.76 $2.95 to 3.41 $2.70 to 3.14 $2.40 to 2.75 $

3-400 lbs.

4-500 lbs.

5-600 lbs.

6-700 lbs.

7-800 lbs.

8-900 lbs.

900+ lbs.

$3.37 to 3.68 $3.22 to 3.50 $3.16 to 3.34 $2.98 to 3.21 $2.60 to 2.89 $2.32 to 2.57 $2.20 to 2.50

Heifers

Some highlights from the sale, char steers weighed 429 and they brought 454.00 per pound! Crossbred steers weighed 516 they brought 406.50. Red X steers weighed 625 and they brought 371.00. A strong set of Charolais steers weighed 732 and they traded for 341.00. Heifer highlights, black heifers weighed 468 and they brought 350.50.

Fancy 560 weight red heifers traded at 334.50. A set of crossbred heifers weighed 645 and they brought 321.00. And a big set of 730 weight mixed heifers traded for 289.00 per pound!

Thumbs up, thumbs down A grateful thumbs up to Lee-Anne D, whose honesty and willingness to go out of her way ensured that a valuable item was returned to its rightful owner.

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Helen Drysdale out of helen’s kitchen

Squash

Squash, including pumpkins and gourds, is one of the earliest of plants domesticated in the Americas. Squash, eaten for well over 10,000 years, began as wild squash was eventually grown in gardens. In the Americas, squash was one of three primary crops grown by the Indigenous peoples the other two being corn and beans. Known as the “Three Sisters” the corn provided a structure for the climbing beans and squash provided ground cover to hold moisture. With some squash varieties being able to be stored for months at a time, squash became a reliable crop during periods when other food types were scarce.

Squash are fruits. This is because it contains seeds and comes from the flowering part of plants. Many squash have a mild nutty flavour and so we think of them as a vegetable.

The first European settlers to America were not familiar with squash when they first come across it. It soon became a commonly used food and squash was added to stews, used as a vegetable side dish and made into pumpkin ale. The first known pumpkin pie recipe was published in a cookbook in 1796.

When buying squash choose one that is hard and heavy for its size. A dry scaly patch on the skin does not matter, however molds or soft spots do matter. There are summer squash which have a soft, edible skin and a lighter flavour than winter squash with its hard shell. Winter squash have thicker skin and can be stored for a lot longer. To prepare squash, cut the squash in half and scoop out the seeds. Peel the pieces of squash, cut into smaller pieces, then roast, steam, braise or add to a stew. Squash is low in calories, high in fiber and an excellent sources of A, B and C vitamins and minerals such as potassium and magnesium.

Buttercup squash is my favouite. They are the sweetest variety of squash; have a dryer flesh, are round and green about the shape and size of a small pumpkin with orange flesh. These are great in soups, wonderful steamed or sliced and roasted for a delicious side dish.

Butternut are shaped like a bottle, with a long neck and a short bulbous end. They have a light beige skin that’s slightly orange. The flesh, on the other hand, is a deep orange. This squash is a go to for baking, stews and soups. Very tasty and sweet.

Hubbard squash’s tough skin makes it challenging to open. This giant squash has a lumpy exterior that ranges in color from orange to green. It’s one of the biggest squash varieties and can weigh up to 15 pounds! These squash are excellent when mashed with butter, salt, pepper and a dash of nutmeg.

Acorn squash grows between 1 and 3 pounds, have a yellow to green skin, a bright orange flesh and they’re shaped like acorns, hence their name. They are most delicious when stuffed and/or baked for a long time.

Pumpkins, are so much more than decoration and pumpkin pie. Pumpkin can be used with any squash recipe and goes well with strong spicy flavors like curry dishes.

Restorative Justice at work in BP detachment area

By Ken Waddell

Neepawa Banner & Press

The Spruce Plains Restorative Justice Committee has been around for decades. Loren Huck of Neepawa just became chairman this year. He, and several other area citizens, have served on the committee for many years. The committee is made up of 11

members and the coverage area reflects the boundaries of the Spruce Plains RCMP Detachment.

In an interview with the Neepawa Banner & Press, Huck said, “We review cases for both youth and adults.

Cases are referred to us by both the RCMP and the Crown Attorney . Most are first offence cases.” If the committee can work out a

solution, it takes the load off the court system.

To honour the work of the committee and create awareness of what they do in the various Spruce Plains detachment area communities, Neepawa Mayor Brian Hedley has declared Nov. 19 to 26 as Restorative Justice Week in theTown of Neepawa. (See ad on page 2)

Neepawa’s snow clearing contract approved

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

Neepawa’s snow removal contracts for the upcoming winter have been finalized.

Since 2017, the agreement has been split between a pair of local companies, P. Baker Backhoe Service and Rob Smith & Son Backhoe & Trucking Ltd. Mountain Avenue has served as the deviding line for the snow clearing duties, with Pat Baker responsible for the west

side of Neepawa, while the east side is handled

by Rob Smith and Son. The financial details on the agreement were not released publicly.

As well, the Town of Neepawa and Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation (MIT) have agreed to a new snow removal deal for 2023 and

2024. An agreement has to be made between the two sides, is for the removal of snow from portions of Mountain Avenue (PTH 16) to Commerce Street, which does fall under MIT’s jurisdiction. The rate paid for snow removal will be $9,885, which is unchanged from last year.

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1 tsp. Mrs. Dash 1/4 cup flour 2 cups milk 2 tsp. mustard 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Peel, clean out the seeds and cut into 1 inch pieces. In large bowl, toss together squash, oil and the salt and pepper; arrange in single layer on lightly greased baking sheet.

Roast on bottom rack of 400°F oven, tossing once, until slightly tender and edges are light golden, about 20 minutes. Transfer to large greased casserole dish.

While squash is roasting, in a frying pan, melt butter and add the onion. Sauté for several minutes until onion is soft. Add the garlic and Mrs. Dash and cook for a minute more. Add the flour; cook stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in the milk, mustard, salt and pepper; bring to low boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring, until the milk thickens, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese. Pour over the squash. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and bake at 350°F oven for 30 minutes; uncover and switch oven to broil. Broil until cheese is melty and top is golden. Watch carefully as not to burn.

Baked acorn squash 1 small acorn squash 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 2 Tbsp. apricot jam or maple syrup 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 Tbsp. melted butter 1/2 tsp. salt Preheat oven to 350°. Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove seeds. Set squash halves, scooped sides down on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Turn squash; prick insides all over with a fork. Mix the remaining ingredients and brush all over the insides of the squash. Bake squash for about 20 minutes or until flesh is easily pierced with a fork. Serve warm.

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Carberry artist finds healing in art Things around Errin Witherspoon is a highly successful Westman artist from Carberry. She grew up, raised her children in Carberry and never dreamed nor expected to become an artist. After some of life’s struggles she began experiencing anxiety and mental health issues leading her to seek the help of a therapist. While working through her internal struggles she started doodling in her journal. While working with her therapist they soon realized there were patterns emerging in her journaling. There was something more to those doodles.

Leading her to explore art as part of her healing journey. Finding her niche and passion in art she started creating beautiful pieces of musicians while listening to their music. Art became a significant part of her life and her creative process has turned to helping others.

Art Journaling doesn’t have to be complicated. Errin encourages people to use what you have on hand and explore different techniques. It can be as simple as an old book and water colours

or doodling in a notebook. Art Journaling is a great way for people of all ages to work through emotions that can be difficult to put in words. There can be fear associated with writing down one’s feelings where with art it provides an unfiltered outlet for our thoughts and emotions.

Errin has taught in person classes as far away as California at Camp Heal. During the pandemic she helped teachers and students on zoom classes learn how to calm the mind and turn the mind chatter down. While our community of Carberry is working through recent tragedies, Errin felt her unique skills could help her home community heal. Errin is offering an Art Journaling for Mental Health class i n Ca rber r y w it h t he Carberry Arts Council on Nov. 25 for more information please call 204 834 6617 or crbyarts@ gmail.com. Errin’s work will be showcased in her first solo Art Show at Arts Forward in Neepawa in May for Mental Health Awareness month. She also hosts unique paint nights in Brandon such as her upcoming Brews & Brushes Paint Your Pet Night at Black Wheat Brewing.

Carberry Saturday Nov. 18: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. Carberry Arts Council Handmade Market at the Carberry Memorial Hall.

Sunday, Nov. 19: Grey Cup viewing event at the Carberry Legion. Doors open at 4:00 p.m.

Fridays starting Nov. 24: Adult Co-Ed Volleyball Carberry Collegiate gym.

7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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Public asked to assist with a Bike Park mystery!

Neepawa Titans wear Remembrance Day jersey

Neepawa request help identifying unknown dirt biker

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

The Town of Neepawa is asking for your help to track down a mystery motorcyclist who is destroying a community asset. Over the past several weeks, the same dirt bike has been observed on the HyLife Back Forty Multi-use Trail Park. That park is only built for bicycles and cannot accommodate motorized vehicles, such as dirt bikes or quads. Those types of machines cause extensive damage to the trail.

In a message posted on their social media, which included a picture of the rider, the Town of Neepawa stated “The trails are not meant for motorized vehicles and wrecks the integrity of the packed clay. This can cause mountain bikers serious harm if they hit jumps, runs etc that have been damaged by this person!”

At this time, the Town is not assuming that the rider is doing this out of malice, only perhaps ignorance of the local by-laws. At this time, they don’t wish to turn this situation into a criminal matter. If anyone has information, they are asked email us info@neepawa.ca.

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The Neepawa Titans were looking good in their commemorative Remembrance Day jerseys on Minnedosa Performing Arts Saturday, Nov. Expressions 11, in their game Concert Seriesversus 2023-2024Dauphin. The jerseys have now been auctioned off with proceeds Buzz Brass, a presentation of Prairie Debut Jake Vaadeland & The Sturgeon River Boys going to our local Legion #23.

-a top 10 pick at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival -played Festival du Voyageur, Dauphin Countryfest -Christmas blend with classical mixed in Friday Nov. 24, 2023 at 7:30 pm at Tanner’s Crossing School

-blend of Bluegrass & 50’s Rockabilly and storytelling Friday Oct. 13, 2023, 7:30 pm at Minnedosa Community Conference Centre

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Teaching lessons bigger Neepawa Tigers hockey off to than basketball a strong start Grant Hurrell named recipient of inaugural Anne Kuharski Memorial Sportsperson of the Year

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

More than just the game In her introduction for Hurrell, Sylvie Tomoniko noted that Hymie cared about more than just the

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Grant Hurrell is the first person to receive the new Anne Kuharski Memorial Sportsperson of the Year award. Pictured here getting the honour from some of his players from the NACI Junior Varsity basketball team.

fundamentals of the game.

She said he taught the students life lessons of respect for themselves, their opponents and the game itself.

“It is worth mentioning that, with Hymie at the helm coaching, sportsmanship was equal in importance to skill-respect your opponents and respect the officials-in fact, respect everyone you meet-and this presented itself to us both on and off the court,” said Tomoniko.

Give back in a respectful way This recognition was a bit unexpected for Hurrell, as in the moment, he could simply thank everyone for the honour.

The Banner & Press was able to catch up to Hymie a

little later on, after he had some time to reflect.

“It’s nice to get recognized for the time you put in, but that’s not why I do it. That’s not why, I think any of us do it. It’s to give back to the game, and the community that’s given so much to me. And that’s something, I hope the players get from me.

That when you’re a dad, coach basketball, coach soccer, whatever. Give back the lessons, the life lessons you’re receiving now, pay it forward,” stated Hurrell.

As for the award itself, it has been renamed after Anne Kuharski, the former Yellowhead Centre’s building manager and director of operations. She ran the facility from 1999 to 2017, and was a very

well regarded and beloved member of our community.

She passed away this past October at the age of 64.

Hurrell said being the first to receive this new award is special. “[Anne] was incredible.

She did so much for the Yellowhead, and for the town in general. It means a lot more to be named with Anne.”

The Neepawa Tigers Hockey team has started off their WHSHL season with several impressive wins.

By Ranzel Santos NACI Work Experience Program The Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (NACI) Tigers hockey team played against the B/S/R Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 12. They won with a score of 4-1.

Goals were scored by Callan Denbow in the first period, and by Riley Davie, Zac Plett, and Cohen Kulbacki in the third period.

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When Grant “Hymie” Hurrell was announced sportsperson of the year, the crowd sentiment seemed to be, “Why has it taken this long?” That’s because Hurrell’s contributions have been a vital part of sports in Neepawa for over 50 years and he’s still going all out in his community.

On Friday, Nov. 10, Grant Hurrell, known to many as ‘Hymie’ received the inaugural Anne Kuharski Memorial Sportsperson of the Year Award.

He was given the honour during the Neepawa Sports Dinner at the Yellowhead Centre.

The pedigree for this selection is beyond reproach, as he has been a recognizable face at a wide array for sporting events. He’s been a coach over the years in the NACI basketball program, most recently mentoring the Junior Varsity Boys team. His love of the hardcourt has also extended into assisting with the formation and operation of the Neepawa Filipino Basketball League (now know as Neepawa Ballers).

As well, Hurrell’s passion for sport goes beyond basketball, as he has refereed high school football for decades, and contributed to the local commercial hockey league.

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MJHL Standings Western Division

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Virden Oil Capitals

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Club 55 Bowling Nov. 9, 2023: Ladies’ High Single & Triple: Elsie Slimmon 274 & 631.

Men’s High Single: Darrell Gabler 218. Men’s High Triple: Merv Bohn 541. Other Scores to Note: Len Pritchard 173, 187, 163; Carole LeBoutillier 162, 172, 200; Elsie Slimmon 160, 197; Darrell Gabler 168; Vivian Oswald 153, 170; Heather Lewis 171; Laurie Kohinski 154, 152, 161; Melvin Oswald 182; Eleanor Scott 189, 169; Calvin Goetz 189; Barb Bohn 179; Merv Bohn 207, 197.

Bowlers of the Month: Elsie Slimmon & Calvin Goetz.

Game results Saturday, Nov. 11

Dauphin 5-2 Neepawa

First Period 11:54 NPA T. Tychonick (2) ASST: C. McLeod (7), C. Gudnason (7) 17:52 DAU H. Simchuck (3) ASST: Unassisted 19:26 DAU B. Boudreau (8) ASST: Unassited Second Period 10:05 DAU B. Boudreau (9) PP ASST: N. Hofer (13), A. Bax (12) 18:19 DAU E. Williment (4) ASST: Unassisted Third Period 09:26 NPA C. Gudnason (5) SH ASST: T. Tychononick (3) 17:29 NPA A. Bax (5) PP ASST: K. Raymond (2) Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP DAU 2 2 1 5 2/6 NPA 1 0 1 2 0/3 Goaltenders DAU A. Seibel - (W) 33/35 saves NPA M. Lobreau - (L) 28/33 saves Attendance: NA - Yellowhead Centre

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Neepawa Titans bested by Dauphin

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

Despite solid stretches of play throughout the game, the Neepawa Titans were unable to keep pace with the Dauphin Kings on Saturday, Nov. 11, falling 5-2. Neepawa opened the scoring 11:54 into the first period, as Tim Tychonick picked up his second goal of the season. Late in the period, however, Dauphin scored a pair to take a 2-1 lead after 20 minutes. Shots on goal were 13-13.

In the second period, Dauphin collected a pair of goals, to make it 4-1.

As for shots on goal, it was 17-10 for the Kings. For the third, Neepawa had a much stronger effort out on the ice, but it didn’t translate to a comeback. Cody Gudnason did score one for the Titans on a penalty kill, but that would be it for

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Neepawa’s Connor Thompson (#10) and Alex Senf (#19) of Dauphin, prepare for the faceoff in the first period of the Nov. 11 game at the Yellowehad Centre.

the home side. The Kings added one more goal before the end of the game, to make the final score 5-2. Dauphin had 33 shots on goal for the game, while Neepawa registered 35. The Titans went 0-for-2 on the power-play,

while Dauphin was 2-for-6 on their extra man chances.

With the loss, Neepawa’s regular season record fell to 6-11-1, good enough for fifth place in the MJHL’s West Division. Next up for Neepawa will be a pair

of games this weekend at home. First, they face the Selkirk Steelers (7-10-1.

15 points) on Friday, Nov. 17, and then follow that up the next night against the Niverville Nighthawks (127-1. 25 points).

Neepawa Farmers win big in Hartney Results from around the Tiger Hills Hockey League

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

The Neepawa Farmers had their most productive offensive outing in Hartney over the weekend, besting the Blues by a 7-3 score. Zak Hicks opened up the scoring early for Neepawa, with a goal just over six minutes into the first period. Before the end of the night, Hicks would also add four assists, giving him an impressive 5-point performance in just his second game of the year for Neepawa.

It was also a breakout game for Braden Gillies and Kyle McDonald, who each scored twice. Both of Gillies’ goals were from power-play opportunities, with his first at the midpoint of the first, while his followup came near the end of regulation. McDonald, meanwhile, scored both his goals in the second period.

Fellow former Neepawa Native Reigan Buchanan also scored just before the end of the second, giving the Farmers a comfortable 5-0 lead.

Hartley would score twice in the final frame, before Brad Marshall got one back for the Farmers on

a power-play chance. Nick Cowan of Hartney and Gillies for Neepawa closed out the game with goals for their respective clubs. Goaltender Reese Jones earned himself the win in the Farmers’ net, with 22 saves. The win improved Neepawa’s regular season record in the Tiger Hills Hockey League to 2-2-0 on the year.

along with his goals, Saler also added a pair of assists.

Other goal scorers for Minnedosa were Mark Willis, Cayle Hutlet and Shane Jury, who collected a pair. The Minnedosa win improved their record to 2-2-0. Their next two games will be on the road in MacGregor and Gladstone on Nov. 17 and 18, respectively.

Minnedosa win in Deloraine Matt Saler just went off on the Deloraine Royals, scoring the first four goals for Minnedosa, on the way to an 8-2 Bombers win. All of his goals came in the first period, including one just 40 seconds into the game. To go

Mixed results for Gladstone There were a pair of games played by the Gladstone Lakers last weekend.

The team ended up with some mixed results, winning big over Carberry 8-1, but faltering against the Rivers Jets, by a 6-2 score. In their

victory over Carberry, The Lakers scored the first five goals, and cruised from there. The offence was also a total team efforts, as there were seven different goal scorers. John Beaulieu was the only multiple scorers, picking up two on the night.

Carson Nakonechny had the lone goal for Carberry, in the loss.

It wasn’t quite as positive for Gladstone the next night, as they were beaten

by Rivers 6-2. Sean Kubas had both goals for the Lakers in the loss. This defeat was the first of the year for Gladstone, who are now tied for first in the East Division with the Killarney Shamrocks, with identical 3-1-0 records.

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–––––––––– Thank You We would like to say thank you to all those who sent cards, food, flowers and visits after the passing of our dearly beloved mother, Beatrice Higgins. A special thanks to family support and help during and after Mom’s passing. It is very comforting in knowing that she was so loved. Thanks very much to Dr. Wareham, Rita Friesen, Mary Ellen Clark and to Country Meadows staff who cared. Clarke’s Funeral Home for their care and compassion. Thanks to the legion ladies for the lunch.

Your love, prayers and support are appreciated. Linda, Heather, Trudy and families

Alexander Marshall Turner

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alexander Marshall Turner.

Alex entered into rest at the Carberry Personal Carehome, Monday Oct 2, 2023 at 100 years young.

Alex was born in Wellwood MB. on Dec 27th, 1922, to Horace and Annie Turner ( nee Marshall), one of 6 children, youngest of 3 boys.

As a young child calling himself "Eye ah Canee, Mahee," as he couldn't say Alexander Marshall, Alex was active and mischievous, and loved practical jokes. To his own admissions later in life he revealed that he was pretty competitive at sports and a bit of a " dirty" hockey player spending several minutes in the penalty box.

When his older brother got sick, Alex left school early ( grade 9) to help on the family farm and never returned.

A short time later his older brothers were sent to the second World War and Alex began farming with his father.

In 1941, Alex met the love of his life Betty Harper from the Arden Ridge, who had come to work in the Wellwood area. It was love at first sight.

In 1943, they married and soon after their first of 5 Children Marshall was born, followed by Dorothy in 1946, Stuart in 1951, Bruce in 1957, and Eola in 1960.

In 1946 Alex's parents built a new house and moved into Wellwood, Alex took over the family farm and then built the new farm house in 1954.

Alex continued farming expanding his love for the land, Black Angus Cattle, and John Deere Equipment, Which led to the purchase of a 3010 John Deere tractor in 1959 ( the first sold in Manitoba) which garnered an article/ picture in the Country Guide.

In 1966, Alex's dedication to the Wellwood Community led him to become the Rural Councilor for Ward 5, for which he remained in office until 1988 (22 years) Followed by becoming Reeve for North Cypress in 1989 holding that position for 9 more years, serving on various boards within the Council.

Alex was a member of the Founders Club, a organization recognized for their foresight in establishing the Carberry and Area Community Foundation Inc. a group that built a firm foundation on which this organization continues to grow until this day.

Alex and Betty enjoyed various traveling adventures throughout their lives together.

When Alex and Betty retired to Carberry they continued to fill their time with yard work and gardening. Quilting and woodworking passed their time and those items were gifted to many family members.

Throughout his 100 years of life Alex saw many changes, losing his parents, siblings, a son/ daughter in law, grandson, and many many friends, but the biggest change came when losing his life partner Betty after 71 years, whom he missed terribly. But his kind and gentle demeanor endured and his sense of humor was always evident, especially when spending time with and watching his 17 Grandchildren and 39 Great Grandchildren.

We love you Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, you will be missed. You are always in our hearts, fly high with the birds you loved watching Until we meet again!

A Graveside Service was held at Wellwood Cemetery Sat Oct 7, 2023 a time of fellowship followed at the Wellwood Community Hall.

Whites Funeral Home in charge of Arrangements, Rev Neil Strohschein officiating.

Memorial Donations in Alex name can be made to The Carberry and Area Community Foundation, Carberry MB Or the Carberry Personal Carehome

Obituary Sheldon Bruce Driedger

Sadly and unexpectantly, Sheldon passed away on October 24, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Sheldon was born in Carberry on Feb 16, 1980 to Bill & Betty Driedger. Sheldon was the youngest of 8 children.

He had 6 brothers: Rick, Randy, Brent, Shawn, Darcy and Dwayne and 1 sister, Brenda. His family lived at Forrest Hills Ranch. His sister Brenda had 3 young children around this time, Chris, Brett & Rob, and although Sheldon was their uncle, they were more like siblings. During this time, the family did lots of dirt biking, hockey games at Spruce Woods, snowmobiling and hunting. All the kids helped on the farm, chopping wood, cleaning the barn. As a teen he was quite athletic, especially in track and baseball. He played a few years in provincials.

He spent teen years hanging out with his brother Dwayne, good friends Terry, Shane & Rodney and many more. In the 1990’s his family moved to an acreage just outside of Carberry. Sheldon & Dwayne helped their dad build their basement. He graduated from high school. In February 2004, Carrie & Sheldon met. In the early times when it was just the 2 of them, they spent many hours fishing at the Assiniboine River & Souris dam. They also enjoyed walks at the discovery centre, going to motocross races and going canoeing. They moved in together & lived in Brandon. Their oldest daughter Kaydence Elizabeth May was born June 2, 2005 and he became a proud father. In August 2005, an acreage was for sale near Brookdale and they decided to move there to be closer to family. On July 1, 2006, their second daughter Kiara Nicole was born. She sadly passed away at 11 days old. This was a difficult time, however, that October they found out they were expecting again and their youngest daughter MaKenzie Kiara was born July 10, 2007. Sheldon had been working at the pig barn, however had a chance to work out west with his brothers. Although he enjoyed his time there, he found it difficult being away from his young family & home, and came back after a few months. He began working at Hylife Foods and was part of the maintenance crew. Sheldon very much enjoyed his co-workers from his crew and made many life-long friends there. He was very proud of his family. He could be heard bragging about his daughter Kaydence’s volleyball skills and the bucks his daughter MaKenzie shot. He was very proud of their academic abilities in school. Sheldon enjoyed life. He had a great time this summer with family & friends at the Brookdale baseball tournament. Sheldon loved hunting deer. This was a passion he shared and taught with MaKenzie. He was with her when she got her first buck.

He spent many hours with her in the bush & driving around scouting for deer. Sheldon also enjoyed golf and went into tournaments. This was another hobby he also shared with his daughters and brothers. As a family, they spent many days on the lake at Rivers on his sea doo he loved. He would pull the family in tubes and on the hotdog. Fishing was also a family hobby, followed by ice cream or food from the snack shack, and sometimes a round of mini golf.

Sheldon also enjoyed water skiing. Sheldon liked playing hockey & enjoyed many Friday nights playing at Brookdale and also in tournaments. He took the girls to Brookdale often for “sticks & pucks” night. The family also enjoyed downhill skiing. Family baseball & volleyball games were held in the summer. Snowmobiling was also a hobby he

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liked and him & the girls enjoyed the Brookdale Relic Run this past winter. He also had fun at the drag races he went to in Gladstone. Besides hunting, Sheldon really loved dirt biking. This was a hobby he taught his daughters & bought them each their own bikes. He taught them from a young age. They could be seen going down the Brookdale trail for rides together. The family took a nice trip to Alberta a few years ago to visit Sheldon’s brothers & their families. This past spring the family went to Calgary Tower with Sheldon’s niece Brooke, which is another treasured memory. Sheldon enjoyed watching his 2 great nephews, Taysen and Mack, race in motocross and he enjoyed seeing videos sent to him from his nephew Brad showing the boys doing jumps.

Sheldon was a sports fan, he enjoyed watching the Blue Jays & Winnipeg Jets play. He was able to attend 2 Jets games, one with his father-in-law Terry Kolesar and one with his brother Randy. Sheldon enjoyed hanging in shop with his friends in Brookdale and having a few Budweiser.

He sometimes worked on the farm with Brad Nelson and family, and although it was work, always enjoyed harvest.

He enjoyed the holidays, especially Christmas. He looked forward to Christmas Eve. It was especially fun filled, lots of snacks, playing silly games, a few beverages and many dances to Offspring with brother in law Paul. Sheldon loved the home he and Carrie built. He finished much of the basement on his own. He took pride in caring for the yard & kept the grass neat. Sheldon loved more than anything for people to come over, visit and most of all have fun. He loved when his brothers & their family would come and camp in the yard. There would be a big party with a fire, music, sometimes some target practice, and of course dirt bikes & quads ripping up the yard. He loved when his family would be coming for a visit & would be excited for weeks before they arrived. He enjoyed a visit with Shawn this past summer golfing, playing video games and going to the Carberry homecoming. Last summer he had a fun visit with Darcy & Amie, camping in the yard & sharing lots of laughs. Sheldon enjoyed his family reunion and would make a point of attending. He loved ball caps, especially Fox Racing hats. He had a good sense of humor and could make you laugh. He was known for his favourite saying when he was at get togethers. Go F*** Yourself. This was an ongoing joke with friends and family. Sheldon will be greeted at heaven’s gate by his daughter Kiara, parents William & Betty, brother Rick, father-in-law Terry Kolesar, as well as many other special friends and relatives. He is survived by wife Carrie of almost 20 years, his 2 daughters Kaydence & MaKenzie, his siblings: Randy (Cindy) their children Bradley (Jazmine) and grandchildren (Taysen, Brynn & Makenzie), Megan and Selena; sister Brenda and children Chris (children Seth & Cash), Brett (children Calleigh & Bridget), Rob (son Gage) and Garrett; brother Brent (& son Nathan) nephew Brendon; brother Shawn (& daughter Brooke & Devon); brother Darcy ( Amie); brother Dwayne (Judy); mother-in-law Norma Kolesar; sister-in-law Michelle (Jody), niece Taryn (Myles); sister-in-law Charlene (Chris), nephews Mason (Jessie and Wrenly), Caelin (Jules) and Jordan; sister-in-law Kristy (Paul). Sheldon will also be missed by many other relatives including his aunts, uncles & cousins, as well as his friends & neighbours, in particular his best buddies from the Brookdale area Brad, Mark, Matt & Richard, his team from the maintenance crew at Hylife, and his dearest old friend Rodney Poitras & his family.

Love you, miss you Until we meet again xo

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Nettie Maria Dagg February 5, 1940 November 15, 2019 There are special people in our lives who never leave us, even after they are gone.

We do not remember days, we remember moments.

Don’t cry because it is over, smile because it happened.

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt in the heart.

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Obituary Wayne Jackson

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wayne Robert Jackson on November 7, 2023 at the age of 76. Wayne passed away at the McCreary Personal Care Home where he resided since May 12, 2023.

Wayne was born in Neepawa, MB on June 27, 1947. He was the only son of Paul and Edna (Glover) Jackson. Wayne has one older sister Valerie Skarban.

Wayne took his schooling in McCreary. He had numerous jobs until settling down on the farm which he purchased in 1982.

Wayne married Barbara Eunice Morgan on July 27, 1968. Wayne and Eunice have two children. A daughter Janice born in 1977 and a son Richard born in 1980.

When Wayne was younger he enjoyed trapping and every winter he would have trap lines. When he caught something he would bring it home and he and his dad would skin it in the basement. He also enjoyed sledding and he and Bud would be gone on their snowjets for hours.

Wayne is survived by his wife Eunice of 55 years.

Daughter Janice (Don) Manson, son Richard (Shannon) Jackson, grandchildren Taylor and Jack Manson and Hayden, Jayda and Riley Jackson, sister Valerie (Vince) Skarban, Aunt and Uncle Don and Gladys Glover, sister in-laws Leona (Ed) Granger, Nina Ivanochko, Brenda (Dean) Derdall, brother in-laws Malcolm (Lennae) Morgan and Warren (Susan) Morgan.

He also leaves to cherish his memory many cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and cherished school friends.

Wayne was predeceased by his parents Paul and Edna Jackson, in-laws Joe and Muriel Morgan, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and brother in-law Walter Ivanochko.

The family would like to send special thanks to Dr. Paradis and the whole staff at the McCreary Personal Care Home for the wonderful compassionate care Wayne received while he was a resident there. Thank you to Norma Windle for officiating the service and Wendy Williams for providing the music.

The family would also like to thank Ryan Raffray and the caring staff of Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Home for the compassionate care of the funeral arrangements.

Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 2:00 pm from Knox United Church in McCreary, MB with Norma Windle officiating. Interment followed in McCreary Municipal Cemetery Columbarium.

Should friends so desire, please consider remembering Wayne with a donation to the Alzheimer's Society of Manitoba or to a charity of one's choice.

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Thank You We would like to thank everyone for their support during this difficult time of losing Sheldon.

Thank you to emergency services, White’s Funeral Home, Rev. Chad McCharles and the United Church, the Brookdale Hall, United Church of Brookdale and every single person who has reached out with kind words or thoughtful gestures. The support has been overwhelming and words can not truly express how appreciative we are.

We sincerely thank you all.

Carrie Kolesar, Kaydence and Makenzie Driedger We would like to thank everyone for the many cards, floral and tree tributes in memory of Mervin.

Thank you for the donations made in his name.

We would like to thank everyone who travelled to make “His Day” special. Especially Chad and Pam, we couldn't have done it without you!

Thank you to the Legion Ladies for preparing the luncheon.

Thank you to Rev Barry Nadolny and Ryan Raffray for accommodating our wishes. Also, thanks to Dave (aide) and Mark (nurse) on Medicine floor for helping Mervin when they could.

It is a comfort to know we have that many wonderful friends.

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The Municipality of Ste. Rose invites applications for the Ste. Rose and District Handi-Van. Inc. – for the position of Manager.

Wage dependent upon qualifications.

A Job Description available upon request.

Applications should be marked “Ste. Rose and District Handi-Van Inc. - Manager” and will be accepted by mail, delivery, fax or e-mail.

Applications will be accepted until November 24, 2023, at 12:00 Noon.

For further information, please contact: Marlene Bouchard, CMMA Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of Ste. Rose P.O. Box 30, 722 Central Avenue Ste. Rose du Lac, Manitoba R0L 1S0 Phone: 204 447-2229 Fax: 204 447-2875 E-mail: sterose@sterose.ca We thank all applicants but only those considered will be contacted.

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In Memory Derek Betts

April 18, 1938 - November 14, 2019 The world changes from year to year, our lives change from day to day; but the love and memory of you shall never pass away.

With love from Bea and family

Help Wanted ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER CONTRACT

The Town of Neepawa is accep�ng proposals for the Animal Control Officer contract, commencing January 1, 2024 for a one‐year term.

The successful contractor will:  Provide equipment and labour necessary for the performance and enforcement of animal control;  Be responsible for ensuring all dogs and cats captured are delivered to the pound and that all necessary paperwork is completed;  Be responsible for ensuring that all wild animals are safely disposed of and work in con�unc�on with Manitoba Conserva�on when necessary;  Handling and dealing with complaints.

The successful contractor must:  Maintain a valid class 5 drivers license;  Be available or have a designate available 24/7 for Town emergencies;  Be able to work independently of instruc�on and perform services in a good and workmanlike manner; A more detailed contract and bid sheets can be found at www.neepawa.ca under Town Office, Employment or at the office 275 Hamilton Street.

Bid sheets are due by 4:00 p.m. November 30, 2023

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For further information, please contact: Marlene Bouchard, CMMA Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of Ste. Rose P.O. Box 30, 722 Central Avenue Ste. Rose du Lac, Manitoba R0L 1S0 Phone: 204 447-2229 Fax: 204 447-2875 E-mail: sterose@sterose.ca

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Educational Assistant positions:

- Full time (5.75 hours per day) at Fairway Colony School (located 24km east of Brandon on Highway #1) Previous applicants must submit a new cover letter and resume.

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Send resume/cover letter including 3 references by NOON, Monday, November 20th, 2023 to: Julie Van Kommer Student Services Coordinator Box 700, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 EMAIL: bpsd@bpsd.mb.ca

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

Only those selected for a short list will be contacted.

Others are thanked for their interest now.

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.

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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.

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Touchwood Park in Neepawa re-opened their retail store last week. The store features the work of the Touchwood clients and includes artwork, crafts and woodworking items. Touchwood Park was established in 1963 therefore the reopening is an appropriate event to help celebrate the 60th anniversary.

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The Remembrance Day Service in Neepawa took place at the Yellowhead Hall. Hundreds of people attended on Saturday, Nov. 11. The services included a wreath-laying ceremony from representatives from the Legion, Ladies Auxiliaries, the RCMP, the cadets and the armed forces.

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