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Construction of new hospital starting soon

million health care facility slated for Neepawa’s east end

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

We now officially know where Neepawa’s new hospital is going to be built…And, perhaps just as significant, we know when its construction will begin.

Representatives with the Manitoba Government, as well as Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) were in Nee pawa on Monday, Oct. 17, to announce the location of the community’s new $127 million health care facility.

As the Banner & Press had first reported back in June, the hospital will be located on nearly 40 acres of farmland on Neepawa’s east side, close to Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH)

16. Health minister, Aud rey Gordon, and Prairie Mountain CEO, Brian Schoonbaert, confirmed the location during a mid-day press conference on the site.

As well, minister Gordon shared an additional detail, stating that preparations for construction are set to begin within the next two weeks.

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PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

From left to right: Dr. Mauro Verelli, medical director, Manitoba Renal Program, Dr. Nichelle Desilets, physician, Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic; Province of Manitoba Health Minister, Audrey Gordon; Agassiz MLA, Eileen Clarke; and Brian Schoonbaert, CEO, Prairie Mountain Health were on location Monday, Oct. 17 to officially announce the location of the new hospital, on the community’s east end. A first look at an artist’s rendering of the completed facility (inset picture) was also shown to the public during the press conference.

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A symbol of unity and love

Neepawa United-Anglican ministry rededicates new bell tower

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Members of the Nee pawa United-Angli can Shared Ministry (NUASM) gathered for a special occasion recently.

On Sunday, Oct. 16, members of the combined ministry congregated for the rededication of the bell tower that now stands on the property of the Nee pawa United Church. The tower and bell had both been installed on Oct. 5.

Although the structure of the tower is brand new, the bell it houses was ori ginally from the St. James Anglican Church and carries a deeper meaning for the combined ministry.

“Every church needs a bell, but it’s more than that to us. It’s a symbol of the unity between the United and Anglican churches in the NUASM,” said Rev. Chad McCharles. “This bell also helps us have a voice in the community and symbolizes calling out God’s love.”

Rev. McCharles added, “It’s for the community as a whole, too, and can be rung for special commun ity events. It’ll add to the soundscape of the com munity for years to come.”

Also in attendance for the special occasion was Rev. William Cliff, bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Brandon; Rev. Heather Lea, acting chair of the Committee on Commun ity of Faith Support of the Prairie to Pine Regional Council; and Pat Bird, co-chair of the Prairie to Pine Regional Council Executive.

A new bell tower was officially made part of the United-Anglican Church on Sunday, after it was blessed by Bishop William Cliff and Reverend Chad McCharles (above left) on Oct. 16. Following the blessing, special guests and congregation alike, were all welcome to give it a ring (above center). The new bell (pictured right) was installed on Oct. 5.

Rev. Cliff aided in the rededication ceremony by blessing the new tower.

Following the blessing, reverends, Cliff and Mc Charles, both rang the bell and welcomed all in attendance to do so as well if they so desired.

In his final thoughts, Rev. McCharles told the Banner & Press that this project has been two to three years in the making.

As well, that it couldn’t have been done without the help of Tridekon and Lavich Construction.

“Our sincere thanks goes to Bert Dekoning and Devin Ellis of Tridekon, for building the tower; and John Lavich and Ryan Smith of Lavich construc tion for arranging the installation of this tower,” said Rev. McCharles. “We couldn’t have done it with

out them, and Bert was very instrumental in help ing to make this happen. Without either of them, our dream would not have

come to fruition. They exemplify what it means to be community oriented and self-sacrificing.”

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Lunch Money gets Roxy Theatre grooving

Neepawa Rotary Club donates $750 to ArtsForward

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The local band titled, ‘Lunch Money,’ got the Neepawa Roxy Theatre grooving on Oct. 14. Pictured: Band member Ron Nordstrom was all decked out in his tie-die shirt, vest and headband as he sung and strummed his heart out to the songs played that evening.

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By Chad Carpenter

Build bridge, get out and vote

The big day is coming–election day 2022. It’s our chance, once every four years, to select the politicians whose decisions most affect our daily lives. Municipal council rules, regulations and overall decisions have more effect on our lives than any other level of government.

A few years ago, a younger man said he didn’t care about politics, didn’t have time for it. I asked if he lived in a house and he did. I asked if his house was on a street and yes, it was. I asked if there was sidewalk and yes, there was. I asked if it was on his side or the other side of his street. It was on the other side. I said, then a politician, somewhere, at some time, made a decison to put it there and it affected not only your property value but that to use the sidewalk to walk to the corner store, he had to cross the street.

Silly example, perhaps, but almost every aspect of our life is affected by a political decision made somewhere by somebody or a council of people.

A big thank-you to those who have served on council. If you are retiring, enjoy your free time. If you are run ning again, all the best to you and yours. Same goes if you are running for office and aren’t yet on a council.

I say thank-you to you and yours because being on a council affects your family, not just the councillor. It takes a lot of time, and sometimes a lot of frustration, to get through the pressures of council work. And, unfortunately, there is a lot of criticism and many times it can be ill-informed and it can turn nasty.

It can even turn bitter or nasty when there are real issues too. In Manitoba, there are at least three elections for municipal reeve where tensions are

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running very high and according to reports, the issues are real concerns.

Disputes almost always boil down to money and personalities. Having been on a town council on two occasions, I have seen some bitter battles over both of those issues.

If you are fortunate enough to live in a stable town or municipality, count yourself fortunate. For varying reasons, some towns and munipalities are really struggling and dwindling. Some are stable and even growing.

Regardless of the situation, who you select for council will affect the area’s future, its growth and prosperity. It’s a shame that many elections have gone uncontested, some seats remain vacant and an appointment will have to be made to fill the seat.

In some cases, there just aren’t enough available people, sometimes people don’t want to take the time or may not be able to afford the time to at tend council meetings and do council work. It can be satisfying work but it can be time consuming and very bor

ing at times. If you like action packed activities, then council work won’t be your favourite thing for sure.

Just about every councillor has ex pereinced stinging criticism and often it is undeserved. Even if it is deserved, many critics haven’t mastered the art of putting their points forward in a tactful, peaceful manner.

So come Wednesday, take a few minutes; get out and vote. It’s the least you can do to make life better in your community. It’s ok to be selfserving, make a decision that will improve things for you, your family and your community. The old say ing says, “If you don’t vote, you can’t complain.” And remember, when you do complain, try to do it in a way that builds bridges, not burn them. You never know when you might need that bridge; it’s the right thing to do anyway.

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.

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Rita Friesen

‘And I think to myself….’

Oneof the well used music tapes was Louis Arm strong reminding us of what a wonderful world we live in. It was/is impossible for me to hear him singing this song without joining in. My grands were delighted when my voice would drop to a gravelly bass as I sang along. Every line and phrase brings chills and memories. ‘I see friends shaking hands, saying how do you do–they’re really saying, I love you’. In my early years, staid, responsible, non-emotional family of birth and family of faith surrounded me. I saw a great deal of hand shak ing. Formal, controlled handshaking. For a young person longing for affirmation and reassurance, this looked rather cold. My one-armed grandpa always wrapped his good arm around my neck with an affectionate hug, slipping a fuzzy, from his pocket, raspberry candy into my hand. That was as close to a hug I remember receiving! I know now that the hand shake expressed so much more than a greeting or a farewell.

”‘They’ll learn so much more than I’ll ever know.’ Ac tually, this younger generation knows much more than I want to know! Remember when we instructed young children to give someone – a grandparent, aunt or uncle, neighbour, or friend – a hug? Please don’t do that any more or ever again. If a child is taught to hug on command, how do they learn to listen to their gut about who is not safe to hug? It felt like a safe world when I was a child. I played outside unsupervised, I stayed out after dark, and later, I could pick up hitch hikers. Now, when I need to program a new tv or work with a remote control or computer – I give heartfelt thanks for what more this young genera tions knows than I do. There is so much more knowledge available today, but perhaps not as much wisdom?

‘Trees of green, red roses too, I see them bloom for me and you.’ One of the reasons that Armstrong got to offer us this song is because he had an ability to bring together people of different races. What a tribute! More than ever before, we, the people, need to be aware that this fragile orb we call home, is home to so many more than ‘us’. We are speaking of climate change, making changes, making me hopeful for the future – I resent being fearful! – There is so much that needs to be addressed and acted upon for the health of our world. These green trees, these red roses, much as I appreciate them, are not just for my use and pleasure. It is a rather daunting challenge to expand my view to a world view. I admit that I did not see/feel the need to compost and recycle until I spent time in Bangkok, noting the congestion, noting the pollution, noting people washing their clothing and bathing and brushing their teeth in a river I would not have wanted to drink from….

The song speaks across generations, used in children’s shows, drama and television series. In 2021, it was rated 171 in the Rolling Stone’s ‘Top 500 Best Songs of All Time.’ Listen, and sing along.

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“ Almost every aspect of our life is affected by a political decision made by somewhere by somebody or a council of people.

Twelve MVLs, Part Eight

Icanstill remember the advice I received from one of my Grade 10 teachers. It wasn’t just for me. He intended it for the whole class. “As soon as you can,” he said, “you should decide on a career you want to pursue. Then take optional courses in High School that will help you in that career.”

That sounded like good advice at the time. But as I navigated my way through High School, I saw just how impractical it was. And in the years since, I have questioned its wisdom on many occasions.

In giving that advice, our teacher had good intentions. He was asking us to do what he had done. He wanted to be a teacher since he was in Middle School. He knew what subjects he wanted to teach; and he was able to take several courses in his field of interest while in High School. They helped him easily pass similar courses in university.

But–this teacher came from the city. His high school had several hundred

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students. Mine had roughly 150 in Grades 10-12. His school offered a wide variety of options. Mine did not.

In my school, students who planned on attending Col lege or University needed to complete five Senior Ma triculation courses–English, Social Studies, Math, two Sciences (I chose Physics and Chemistry) and one language (our only option was French) in Grades 10, 11 and 12. The electives we “could” have taken were scheduled in the same per iods as SM courses. So fol lowing the teacher’s advice wasn’t possible.

But all was not lost. By his example, the same teacher taught me the eighth Most Valuable Lesson I learned in public school–You never stop learning.

On our last day in Grade

10, we asked him what his summer plans were. “I will be taking some courses in Summer School,” he said. “After that, I’ll take a break and then it will be time to start my preparation for a new school term.” He was a good teacher. We loved being in his classes. But he was wise enough to know that to be a better teacher, he needed to be a better student himself. Summer school helped him meet that goal.

It’s been 54 years since I graduated from High School. In that time, I have worked at many different jobs. I spent several years in printing and graphic arts. I’ve been a backhoe operator, a writer, a news reporter and part of the grounds crew at the local golf course. During my

years in full-time ministry, I volunteered as Chaplain at two Personal Care Homes in my community. And now I divide my time between Sunday supply ministry, writing and working casual hours as a Funeral At tendant. I have also taken several courses in Business Administration from ACC; and enjoyed them all.

I have learned much from the jobs I’ve had, the people I’ve met and the courses I’ve taken. The lessons I’ve learned from the School of Hard Knocks guide my thoughts, words and actions to this day. They come from experiences I do not want to repeat; but from which I learned a lot.

But I still have a lot to learn; and I will be learn ing until the day I die. My motivation to keep learning comes from St. Paul’s words to the Corinthians: “If any one imagines that he knows something, he does not yet know as he ought to know” (1 Corinthians 8:2); and from the old saying: “It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.”

Vox Nostra— Our voice

While research ing, I stumbled across a man that I had never heard of and I will admit, I am angry. A local hero that changed Canada, nay the WORLD! This Hero was laid to rest 20 years ago in August. A man that trav eled the world–not giving help to those in need, but showing them how to help themselves when he was gone.

The hero in question?

Dr. Henry Enns.

Dr. Enns was born in 1943 and at the age of 15, contracted Rheumatoid Arthritis. This left him in a wheelchair for the rest of his life. Dr. Enns lived in Steinbach and later Win nipeg. Enns was a fighter for equality, equality of life, and more important, decency. Dr. Enns started the FIRST Independent living centers in Kitch ener, Ontario in Canada and by 1985, there were 18 across Canada. Today, there are 26. These facili ties give people who have

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the dust off problems with our normal way of life, whether it’s wheelchairs, blindness, or muscular dystrophy and so much more, with in dependence and freedom. Dr. Enns went on to form the “Manitoba League of the Physically Handi capped,” then expanded it to the “Coalition of Prov incial Organizations of the Handicapped.” Dr. Enns is the reason the “Disabled Peoples international” moved to Winnipeg from Stockholm, Sweden. Enns never saw barriers, but endless possibilities in all that he did. In 1988, he was recognized by the Canadian Govern ment with a Citation for Citizenship, presented by the Canadian Secretary of State. In 1992, he received

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the Presidents Award for Humanitarian Service, the first non-American to be so honoured.

While researching this man, I found out that his favorite Psalm was Psalms 23. He even joked one time that he had it easy because he didn’t have to walk through the valley of the shadow of death because he used a wheelchair.

Now, my question is, why are we not talking about this man in school and celebrating what he did? The FIRST NONAmerican to receive the Presidents’ award for Humanitarian Services, born and raised and based out of Manitoba, who trav eled the world showing countries how to lobby their governments for dis

abilities’ rights.

If you look up on You Tube DPILostLeader you can find an old VHS of Henry Enns, and this video is worth the almost five-minute watch. It lays out Dr. Enns’ mission and shows him receiving his Presidential award. During this he says “I understand I am the first Canadian to receive this award,” then Justin Dart leans over and informs Dr. Enns that he is in fact the first person outside of America… it’s a powerful moment.

To keep Enns’ vision alive, donations can be made to the Canadian Centre on Disability Stud ies Endowment Fund.

Joel Asselstine is a resident of Neepawa who is passionate about old books and theology. In the words of Mike Winger, “I’m charismatic with a seat belt”. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this column are the writer’s personal views and is not to be taken as being the view of the Banner & Press staff.

Letters

Funds for care, not bureaucracy

How can the Manitoba “Conservative” govern ment feel justified by giving top level health officials a 40 per cent wage hike, when the rest of us are forced to tighten our belts? The top two or three levels of “health officials” need to be released, then we have plenty of funds for care– not bureaucracy!

Also, why is the current “system” scared to allow pay for use private clinics/hospitals? Do they, “the system”, think their jobs are at risk or their care is inferior?

Peter Lemky. Sidney, MB

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Observation

By Addy Oberlin

Addy Oberlin is taking some holidays for the next few weeks, so she will be taking a break from writing her Observation articles for the time being.

Thumbs up, thumbs down

A huge thumbs up to the Glad stone Legion for placing a wreath on the cenotaph to honour the memory of our former Queen Elizabeth II who served the Commonwealth for so many years. I wish others had done the same!

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Thumbs up for Eileen Clarke. Eileen, your dedication and vitality has been an inspiration to Gladstone and surrounding municipalities as our Mayor and secondly as our MLA in the Agassiz Constituency.

We look forward with you to your re tirement but we wish one day soon your appointment as our Lieutenant Governor or as a Federal Senator. You have earned the right to have either of these prestigious offices offered to you.

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Rice

Rice, like other grains, is the edible seed of a cereal grass. Today, rice is the staple food source for half of the world's population. Archaeologists and botanists have long debated the origins of rice cultivation. Some believe the first cultivation of rice was along the Yangtze River in China and for others the Ganges River valley in India. Today more than 90 percent of the world’s rice is grown in China and India and the surrounding countries. Growing rice requires immense quantities of water in its early days, followed by a long and uninterrupted season of hot dry weather. Farmers must find ways both to flood the fields and drain the water from them at crucial periods. In rice growing countries, rice is associated with fertility and this is why the custom of throwing rice at newly wedded couples exists.

There is a type of rice for every meal. There are two prominent varieties of rice plants: Indica, long-grained and aromatic, and Japonica, short and medium grain rice. The shorter the rice grain, the more likely they are to stick together when cooked. The longer the grains, the more separate the rice grains are when cooked. Long grain varieties include: Basmati, an aromatic rice variety that is popular in Indian cuisine, Jasmine, grown primarily in Thailand with a floral scent (hence the name) is used in Thai and Cambodian cuisine. Short-grain rice contains more starch than long-grain. It is best used for sushi, paella, risotto and is a good rice for making rice puddings. "Converted" rice, is rice that has been steamed before it is husked, then dried and processed which allows the rice to hold on to more nutri ents compared with ordinary white rice. Uncle Ben's is probably the best-known converted-rice brand we see on our store shelves. Brown rice has the outer hull still intact. The germ and bran surrounding the grain makes it a whole grain, giving it a nuttier flavor and chewier texture. Wild rice, although not a true rice, is dark and fragrant with a nut like flavour.

Easy rice risotto

For creamy risotto, the rice must be warmed first. This prepares the rice for absorbing the broth.

2 Tbsp. butter

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

1 clove garlic, minced

1 1/2 cups Arborio rice

3 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

1 cup frozen peas

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley

Rinse rice and set aside to drain. Bring broth to a low simmer in a small pot. Melt the butter in a three quart pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for several minutes. Add the rice. Cook rice for about five minutes stirring frequently until rice is a light golden brown. Add the hot broth, salt and pepper and bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and stir occasionally. Cook for about 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and creamy. Add the peas a few minutes before the rice is cooked. When cooked gently stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and parsley and serve.

Creamy rice pudding

This nostalgic dessert is easy to make with leftover cooked rice. A bowl of warm rice pudding on a cold day is like a comforting hug.

1 1/2 cups cooked rice

2 cups whole milk

1/4 tsp. salt

1/2 cup raisins

1 egg, beaten

1/3 cup white sugar

1 Tbsp. butter

1 tsp. Vanilla

1/2 tsp. cinnamon Cinnamon for dusting

Combine cooked rice, milk, salt and raisins in a heavy bottomed pot or a double boiler over medium heat; cook and stir occasionally until thick and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes. In a small bowl whisk the egg, sugar and vanilla together. Whisk about 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture. While mixing, slowly add the egg mixture back into the pot. Cook for 5 minutes more. Put in serving bowls and dust with cinnamon.

Cabbage and rice

Economical, easy and a great side dish.

2 Tbsp. cooking oil

1 medium onion, finely diced

1 stalk celery, diced

8 cups finely sliced cabbage

1/2 cup water or broth

Walking with your partner on their mental health journey

Being in an intimate relationship with a partner who has mental health concerns adds an extra layer of chal lenge to the relationship. You aren’t sure if today is going to be a good day or a bad day. You are scared that you might say some thing wrong and make your partner feel worse. You feel helpless to make a differ ence for someone that you deeply care for.

If you can identify with this, know that you are seen and you are appreci ated. A supportive partner makes all the difference in the healing journey for the individual managing men tal health problems. I have been blessed to have a part ner that walks beside me in my mental health journey, and I hope that you are able to do the same with yours. Below are some things that you can incorporate into your relationship right away that can help you to navigate these challenging times.

1) Invite conversation: Use opportunities during the day to invite your part ner to have a conversation about how they are feeling. If they share a feeling with you that is surprising or upsetting to you, try not to be conflictual. Sharing with you was likely a very big step for them and reacting negatively could reinforce a held belief that they aren’t worthy or loved.

2) Take time for each other: Set aside some time to be still together. Overstimu lation from electronics, traf fic and even other people can make it difficult to get in touch with your loved one. Humans naturally seek other people to regulate our emotions, this is called co-regulation. Taking quiet

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time with each other in whatever way is most com fortable for you fosters suc cessful co-regulation

3) When your partner is in crisis, asking them, “What do you need from me right now?” creates an open space to allow them to safely express their needs at a time when this is one of the hardest things in the world to do. Also don’t underestimate the value of silence. You don’t always have to know what to say and that’s OK because one of the more effective responses can be to sit near your partner in silence. Your loving presence is a power ful force for your partner and sometimes that feeling of connection can turn a seemingly unmanageable situation into one that will be OK.

4) Be an advocate for your partner. Not everyone understands what it’s like to live with mental health issues, but you see what it’s like firsthand. You may

have to be your partners advocate for themselves, giving them a gentle push to take a shower, take quiet time alone or go for a walk can go a long way to show you care and that you understand that they aren’t putting their needs first right now.

5) Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Walking beside your partner on their mental health journey can be drain ing, stressful and taxing on your own mental health. Caregiver burnout is a very real thing and has very real effects. Show forgiveness for yourself if you aren’t always patient. No one is perfect at this. Know that you are needed and appreciated and that those of us with mental health struggles who are lucky enough to have you walk with us, are thankful that you show up for us every day.

Delsie Martin (BA, BSW RSW, MSW candidate) is a masters of social work student with the University of Calgary.

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2 Tbsp. Soy sauce

1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper, or to taste

3 cups cooked long grain rice

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Packed house at Westlake-Gladstone candidates forum

400+ voters attend Chamber of Commerce organized event

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

It could be one of the most important elections in recent memory for the Municipality of WestlakeGladstone. Fortunately, the Gladstone Chamber of Commerce and perhaps more importantly, the vot ers, are definitely treating it as such.

An estimated 400 people packed the Stride Com munity Hall in Gladstone on Wednesday, Oct. 12 for a candidates forum. The event which featured both mayoral candidates on the ballot, as well as 12 of the 14 individuals seeking a spot on council, was organized by the Gladstone Chamber of Commerce.

The format saw each council candidate receive three minutes to discuss themselves and their rea sons for running. The mayoral candidates, who are Darcy Meloney and Daryl Shipman, had five minutes to speak.

After everyone had a chance to share their per spective, random questions, which were written in advance from members of the audience, were drawn from a bag and asked to each candidate. Some ques tions pulled from the bag were not asked, however. The reason given was that those particular questions were related to actions or decisions made by the prior council and perhaps not able to be best answered by the candidates.

Many issues raised by voters

While it would be great to say the level of interest in the forum was due to positive reasons, the un fortunate reality is likely the opposite. Over the last few years, the Municipality of Westlake-Gladstone has been dealing with several difficult issues. Those issues include the Municipality being the victim of a cyber security breach, in which saw $447,000 stolen from its bank account. As well, tension over the elimination of the Ward System has also been a huge local talking point. And overall, there’s a general belief from vot

ers that there needs to be a better system of com munication between the municipality and the gen eral public. All those topics were raised, as well as:

• Review of water, sewer and road upgrades.

• Consistency on the grader situation for rural roads.

• Exploration of attracting more and diverse industry to the Municipality.

An engaged voting base Chamber vice president, Melanie White, spoke with the Banner & Press after the event concluded and said that they were very happy with the community’s level of participation.

“The attendance was phenomenal. It was great to see so many ratepayers en gaged and asking questions of the candidates. That was very exciting,” said White.

“This forum is very import ant to the community. All the candidates were very well prepared. We had a few comments suggesting allowing people to stand up and ask questions dir ectly would have been a benefit, so we’re taking the suggestions and learning from them. But, overall the response was great. People appreciated now being able to put a face to the names

that are running. To hear what their platforms are for running. I think, for the most part, we gave [voters] what they wanted.”

The municipal election for Westlake-Gladstone, as well as other municipalities across Manitoba is set for Wednesday, Oct. 26.

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Cattle Market Report Oct. 18, 2022

Steers

3-400 lbs. $3.20 to 3.50 4-500 lbs. $3.00 to 3.29 5-600 lbs. $2.65 to 2.84 6-700 lbs. $2.40 to 2.62 7-800 lbs. $2.38 to 2.52 8-900 lbs. $2.20 to 2.47 900+ lbs. $1.90 to 2.20 Bulls $1.25 to 1.45

Heifers

3-400 lbs. $2.35 to 2.52

4-500 lbs. $2.25 to 2.44 5-600 lbs. $2.15 to 2.33 6-700 lbs. $2.05 to 2.17

7-800 lbs. $2.00 to 2.13 8-900 lbs. $1.85 to 2.09 900+ lbs. $1.75 to 2.01

Cows $1.75 to 2.01 1158 head sold

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Stride Hall in Gladstone was filled to near capacity on Wednesday, Oct. 12 for the Candidates Forum, organized by the Gladstone & District Chamber of Commerce.

Looking Back

1972: Neepawa’s Bantams prov. champ. runners-up

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

110 years ago, Tuesday, October 22, 1912

A strange woman did the town yesterday soliciting aid in her efforts to educate her child and to get a start in business. She encountered many heathen who had similar responsibilities and ambitions, but who lacked her nerve and were working their way. But there were enough easy marks to make her trip profitable.

An exchange says that one trouble with this world is that there are too many people who will not cast their bread upon the waters unless they are assured that it will come back to them in a few days a full-grown sandwich all trimmed with ham, butter and mustard.

100 years ago, Friday, October 20, 1922

Franklin: Times are looking up, the school flag staff is sporting a new Jack these days and none to early, for the old one had been patched so much that looking at it from one angle it resembled the national flag of the Bolsheviki– more so than our own.

Kelwood: D. A. Mathewson has moved the harness shop from its old site near the drug store to the west of his hardware store. We are informed that Mrs. Morrison is arranging for the erection of a new general store on the site recently occupied by the harness shop.

90 years ago, Friday, October 21, 1932

Hotels and garages did a rushing business this week due to the heavy snow storm. Many travellers had to give up in their attempts to travel east or west from here and bus traffic is stopped, temporarily at least. It is not known whether any attempt will be made to open up the highways by means of the snowplow or whether we will have to wait for a thaw.

80 years ago, Thursday, October 22, 1942

Third Officer D. V. McQueen, Women’s Royal Canadian Naval Service (Wrens) will be at the Hamilton Hotel, Neepawa, all day on Friday, Oct. 30 for the purpose of interviewing

recruits for the Wrens.

Word has been received here at the weekend through the British War Office that Captain George Alexander Mackidd, previously reported missing after the Dieppe action in August, is now a prisoner of war in France…

At the time of the Dieppe raid, Captain MAckidd held the rank of a Lieutenant. His promotion to Captain was announced early, in October, by Military District No. 10.

Kelwood: The town of Kelwood was rather surprised Monday afternoon, when a Tiger Moth training plane from Neepawa made a forced landing in C. Mills field about half a mile west of town. The pilot, C. H. Pathy, who comes originally from Ceylon, said he would have been out of fuel in another five minutes. Word was sent to the Flying School, in Neepawa, and in a short time a second plane landed with the necessary fuel and both planes returned to their base.

70 years ago, Thursday, October 23, 1952

Congratulations to Mrs. Mary Sage who marked her 80th birthday on Thursday, Oct. 16.

A young raccoon was recently shot by Mrs. C. Fox on their farm south of Kelwood.

Mrs. Fox discovered the animal in a tree near their poultry yard. Her daughter, Annie, took the animal to school for their nature study class; all markings tallied with coloured pictures in the wildlife magazine at school.

Raccoons have never been found in the area, to anyone’s knowledge.

60 years ago, Friday, October 19, 1962

The fate of Neepawa Airport is still hanging in the balance. Information received by the Town, Oct. 9 from the Department of Transport, Winnipeg, indicated that the Ottawa headquarters had decided to dispose of the local airport by tender and not execute the proposed lease with the Town. Members of Council at the Tuesday meeting naturally viewed this surprise development with considerable concern and the discussion on this matter occupied a large part

Neepawa’s Bantam Baseball boys from 1972, who were runners-up for the provincial Bantam baseball championship, and their leaders and two representatives of the IOOF lodge, which had presented them all with new red jackets. Pictured from left to right, bottom row, are: John Reid, bat boy; Lawson Davie, Doug McBride, Murray Pearson, Ray Reidle and Tommie Smith. Second row: Ken Wowryk (Shoal Lake) and Don Gimmell (Morden). Third row: Kerry Thorkelsson, Larry Wark, Robby Buchanan, Wayne Brugger, Bob Olmstead, Rick Murray and Barry McLachlan (coach). Back row: Charlie Sage and Bill Adams of Neepawa IOOF Lodge and team manager Don Pearson. Two players with the local club in the playoffs, Brian Curtis and Randy Bohonas of Virden were unable to be here for the presentation.

of the night’s agenda.

Zion Presbyterian Church at Wellwood celebrated its 81st anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 14 at 2:00 p.m.

The water treatment plant at the south end of Brown Avenue is beginning to take shape.

50 years ago, Thursday, October 19, 1972

An addition to the Salvation Army Citadel is being built by a local contractor, Graeme Redford. The new building will act as Sunday school rooms and as an activity centre. It is hoped to have the addition finished by the middle of December.

The family and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis McGhie of Arden held a surprise dinner Sunday, Oct. 8 in the Rifle Club building at Neepawa in honour of their 25 wedding anniversary of Oct. 4.

40 years ago, Thursday, October 21, 1982

A mock disaster held in Neepawa last Saturday turned into a double disaster due to a breakdown in communications between the hospital, police, firemen and ambulance services.

The disaster involved a “collision” between a school bus and a fuel truck, at the corner of Commerce and Mountain Avenues in Neepawa.

While the four groups involved knew the exercise would take place Saturday, they were kept in the dark as to the time and type of disaster planned…

Students from Neepawa

and Area Collegiate drama club acted as injured from the bus, while smoke screen and burning straw was used to simulate a gasoline or chemical fire.

30 years ago, Tuesday, October 20, 1992

Federal agriculture minister Bill McKnight says there is no better alternative to the Charlottetown accord.

Note: According to the Canadian Encyclopedia, the Charlottetown Accord was an attempt in 1992 by Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and all 10 provincial premiers to amend the Canadian Constitution– to obtain Quebec’s consent to the Constitution Act of 1982. This would then recognize Quebec as a distinct society, decentralized many federal powers to the provinces, reportedly addressed Indigenous self-government and reformed the Senate and House of Commons.

It appears the Accord had approval of the federal government and all 10 provincial governments, but was rejected by voters

in a referendum on Oct. 26, 1992.

Langruth: Happy 80th birthday and many more to Olive Smith. A birthday party was held in the hall Oct. 12.

20 years ago, Monday, October 21, 2002

Talks are underway with a major grain

company to partner in the Arden-based Canadian Organic Marketing Co-op (COCMC).

However, COCMC project manager said it’s too soon to make an announcement.

The [Legion] auxiliary will be celebrating its 70th anniversary Saturday, Dec. 7.

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Blake McCutcheon thankful for chance to serve Neepawa

Outgoing Mayor reflects on his 4-year tenure in position

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

On Wednesday, Oct. 26, Blake McCutcheon’s tenure as mayor for the Town of Neepawa will officially come to an end. His four years in the big chair have had their fill of challenges, but also triumph. Recently, the Banner & Press was able to sit down with Blake and discuss the experience.

What aspect of serv ing as mayor was un expected?

“I think I learned when I first ran for mayor was that people told me ‘Blake, what you are running for is prob ably not what you will be dealing with.’ I didn’t really understand the statement until I was on the job.

There were five new members of council [after the last election], from a council of seven, so that told you the town was looking for a change. When we all ran, I think we all thought we were going to be this change, but change doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time and it takes sometimes a step back to make two steps forward. Once you get to the table, you see all the moving parts and what goes on in running a town office and a town, in general. We learned that this is a really big job and there is big responsibility that comes with it.

We’re a town that is growing. We’re probably around 6,000 people right now and we need to repre sent all those people. We might have our own little projects that we wanted to advance, but at the end of the day, I think we learned that we had to represent the community.”

Your council, much like all of us, faced very unique challenges over these four years, espe cially since 2020. Tell me about trying to face those challenges?

“It’ll be four years to look back on and see that we’re probably different from any other council that came before us, because we had the one-in-100 years pan demic. That took up half of our four years. That created a huge difference in how that council could operate

for half of our term.

And then, right in the middle of all that, there was a one in a thousand years rain event. So again, these are things no other coun cil has had to deal with.

Two major events within the Town of Neepawa. This was not a normal four years. But we learned, we adapted and we pushed forward to do what we could to ensure that Neepawa continued to make progress.

Here is a town, that in 2009, was a little over 3,000 people. Now we’re in 2018, 2019 and you’re on your way to 6,000 people and there is a lot of things that have to be done. And that was lagoons, and that was water reservoirs, water and sewer line. Then there’s the new fire hall, the new RCMP building, and then perhaps most importantly, housing.

Now, as we hit the end of our term, we have the con firmation on a new hospi tal. If we hadn’t been ready for it, that would have been a scary thing, but we have the infrastructure in place, and because we have such a capable administration staff, we have the money to do these projects. And very little debt to go along with it, because of reserves and grants.”

What are your thoughts on incoming mayor Brain Hedley and the new council?

“I’m so pleased that we will have a new mayor in Brian Hedley. It’s a big role, but Brian is the type of person, I believe, who will step up to the challenge in a big way. As for the council that will be a part of the next four years. You look at

that list of candidates and any combination of those individuals, we should be proud to have a collection of people that want to serve, that want to support the community this way.”

What do you think will be the next big challenge for the next four years?

Probably the same as [our council’s] challenge, housing. We have our infrastructure in place and we’re seeing development across the community, but they’ll have to keep that progress going. And it’s not just housing for our new citizens. The new hospital will likely require more medical professions and support staff. It still feels as though we need another 50 houses, right? But, it is one step at a time. Incremental progress.”

Is there anything you personally hope people will remember from the last four years?

“I don’t know if I could single out just one. There’s the Multi-use Trail Park, all the new infrastruc ture,…You know, I suppose it would be something from a physical stand point, but more of a case that this council was ap proachable. Everything was open, everything was above board. People felt like they could ask questions and they would get answers.

Perhaps not the answer they wanted to hear all the time, but it was an answer. I hope people will reflect and say, ‘We had a coun cil for four years that was approachable and always interested in listening to our

positions.”

Anything over the four years you look back on and say ‘Maybe if I had it to do over again’?

“I don’t know, it’s hard to say… I think, per haps we still have some infrastruc ture issues with our streets. We need to talk about [recreation], what’s going to happen with the Yellowhead Arena. These are things the next mayor and council will likely explore, and we had those same thoughts in our four year term, but we just

couldn’t implement the amount of money we’d have liked, but with what was in-front of us, we did what we had to do.”

What has it meant for you over these past four years to be able to serve as mayor?

“I have been fortunate. I think I’ve been blessed throughout my life that I have been surrounded by good people and it’s been like that throughout the last four years.

I’m thankful for a com munity like Neepawa that gave us a chance. They were very fair-minded. They gave us the opportunity to present our positions and in general, I think they felt that we did a reasonably good job. We wanted to leave Neepawa a bit better than it was before. I think we did.”

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Blake McCutcheon’s four year tenure as Mayor of Neepawa is coming to an end. Just before his time in the big chair concluded, the Neepawa Banner & Press sat down and spoke with him about the opportunity.

‘It does allow for the Town of Neepawa to be a [health services] hub’

MP Dan Mazier appointed to federal Shadow Cabinet

An artist rendering of the new hospital in Neepawa is staked into the ground next to the land where the completed building will stand. The new $127 million health care facility will be located on nearly 40 acres of farmland on Neepawa’s east side, close to Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 16

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“Our government is building a stronger healthcare system for all Mani tobans including residents in Neepawa and surround ing communities in the Westman region,” Minister Gordon said.

“When complete, this investment in a new hospital will serve as a foundation for a health-care system that allows residents in this region to more easily access specialized health-care ser vices closer to home without the need to travel to larger centres like Brandon or Winnipeg for care.”

Regional importance

The new facility will be nearly four times the size of the existing Nee pawa Health Centre. Brian Schoonbaert of Prairie Mountain Health said that will allow Neepawa to serve patients from the broader geographic area.

“It does allow for the Town of Neepawa to be a [health services] hub. Real ly, because of the population growth, it is necessary to have these types of services here and that the building reflect that,” stated Schoon baert. “It’s important for the community, but it’s also important for the region, because we can’t have all major services in Brandon or Winnipeg. We’ll have ser vice within the rural [area] that can support those local communities.”

A major part of that plan

is the establishment of renal services (kidney care) in the community for the first time at the new site. Dr. Mauro Verrelli, provincial med ical specialty lead for renal health at Shared Health, stressed that its establish ment was decided upon, following a thorough review of the number and frequency of patients travelling for dialysis treatment.

“Kidney dialysis patients who live in or near Neepawa are used to making multiple trips per week to other com munities to receive care,” said Dr. Verrelli.

A positive local response

Several local dignitaries were on hand for the official announcement, includ ing Agassiz MLA Eileen Clarke, who commented to the Banner & Press that this day does have some special meaning.

“This particular type of project was the biggest issue [I would hear about] always. When I was first nominated and during my first election, it was front and centre. So, when it was first announced that it was going to happen, and today, when the loca tion was confirmed, I am delighted.”

Current mayor of Nee pawa, Blake McCutcheon, and Brian Hedley, who will be acclaimed as the new mayor within the next few weeks, were both on hand for the announcement. Mc Cutcheon said, “It’s gone back to 2015 that this has been discussed, so to be here

today, after all the years of effort from the levels of gov ernment and our staff and councillors, it’s spectacular.”

Hedley echoed similar sentiments, adding that there have been so many people over the years laying out the groundwork for this day, that should be recog nized. He said the type of growth Neepawa has had over the last few years is quite remarkable.

What are the specs?

Neepawa’s new Health Centre was first announced in December 2021. It will include:

• 63 acute care inpatient beds, up from 38 at the current site;

• An expanded emergency department designed to best practice standards; and

• Enhanced space for a number of programs, such as surgery, diagnostics and palliative care as well as vari ous outpatient services in cluding chemotherapy and ambulatory care services.

Substantive work on the new facility is expected to happen in the new year with the project targeted for completion in 2025.

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Dan Mazier is taking on a brand new role in Ottawa. The Member of Parliament (MP) for Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa has been named a member of Con servative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s official shadow cabinet.

The term ‘Shadow Cab inet’ is used for a group of members of an opposition party in that are chosen as counterparts of those from the ruling government who hold cabinet positions. Mazier has been named the shadow cabinet minister of rural economic develop ment and connectivity.

In a media statement released by Mazier’s office, it indicated that he will be responsible for “Holding Justin Trudeau’s govern ment accountable while proposing policy solutions to support rural Can

adians”. Mazier will also be tasked with addressing internet and cellular con nectivity in rural Canada, something that he has been championing since first elected back in 2019. Earlier this year, he introduced Bill C-288, an act to amend the Telecommunications Act. If passed, it would provide Canadians with more ac curate information related to the internet services they pay for. This is the first time the MP has been appointed to a shadow cabinet.

Fighting for rural Canadians

In a conversation with the Banner & Press immedi ately after his appointment, Mazier said that it came as a surprise honour and that he looks forward to serving in this new capacity.

“I am honoured and

humbled to serve in Pierre Poilievre’s shadow cabinet.

As an MP who represents a rural riding, my focus has always been on fighting for rural Canadians and unleashing the potential of rural Canada; I now get to take that fight to a national level,” Mazier noted.

As well, Mazier cited the impact of inflation on rural Canada as a priority within his new position. He expressed his intent to relentlessly opposing any policies that increase the cost of living to rural Can adians.

Mazier concluded by say ing he’s looking forward to meeting with a vast array of rural Canadians to better understand the priorities and concerns of the coun try’s rural regions.

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Local entrepreneurs successful at ‘What’s the Big Idea?’

By Destiny Maki Neepawa Banner & Press

It was another successful year for Neepawa’s Economic Development Office’s annual ‘What’s the Big Idea?’ public event, held on Oct. 13 at the Neepawa Legion. Marilyn Crewe, EDO for the Town of Neepawa, said she was very happy with how her favourite day went. The day was full of entrepreneurs, business professionals and successful business owners having the chance to network and share their experiences– both good and bad.

Mayor Blake McCutcheon opened the day with a speech wishing the entrepreneurs the best of luck, adding how this event is a great way to show our support to new entrepre neurs and in bringing new business to the area. Don Pollock, owner of Northstar Seeds Ltd., was the keynote speaker, sharing the story of his company. Andrew Tse from Futurpreneur and Brenda Swaenepoel from MNP were the guest speak ers, providing information

flavour enhancement and for health benefits.

The Garlic Guys took home the $1,000 Marketing Package from PromoTime, Neepawa Banner & Press, and Provost Signs, as well as $1,000 from the RM of Rosedale.

Succeeding Lights Software

Town of Neepawa.

The event was sponsored by North Forge Technology ex change, World Trade CentreWinnipeg, Town of Neepawa, HyLife Foods, Futurpreneur, and Women’s Enterprise Centre. Thanks to the annual ‘What’s the Big Idea?’ and all of it’s sponsors, including the local regional sponsors who donate the cash and prizes, rural communities in both the Neepawa and Minnedosa area continue to flourish by supporting local and growing with new businesses.

The Pitching Parlour took place in the afternoon, where four local entrepreneurs got the opportunity to present their businesses and com pete for 10 prizes. In total, the entrepreneurs received

$8,650 in cash and prizes.

Porrok Repair Service Ltd.

The entrepreneurs from left: Jesse Kaiser, Meriam Virtudazo, Dave Koszman and Keith Robulak, Ashton and Jamie Porrok proudly display their awards. and advice for startups. Event sponsor, HyLife Foods, provided an MB Pork lunch, while Marlies Soltys, owner of Inspire Studio located in Minnedosa, was the keynote speaker during lunch.

Jamie and Ashton Porrok pitched their heavy equipment mobile mechanic service. They offer agricultural or construc tion equipment repairs on-site, or if needed, they complete repairs in their shop which is located just north of Eden.

The business was awarded ‘Best Pitch of the Day’ and took home five prizes, totalling $3,500. They won Commun ity Futures Westman award of $1,000, Stride Credit Union’s Best Overall Idea prize of $1,000, MNP’s Best Idea in Ag award of $500 and two prizes of $500 each from the Neepawa & District Chamber and the RM of Minto-Odanah.

MV 2Angels

All In Boutique

Meriam Virtudazo is the owner/operator of MV 2Angels All In Boutique. This is a newer, Neepawa-based business that

started a few months ago and is currently running out of her home. All In Boutique works to provide all the essentials for any type of special event or celebration. They have even ing wear available for rent for both men and women. Their selection currently includes 21 ball gowns, 10 wedding gowns, 74 formal gowns, five mens and two children’s tuxedos. Virtudazo says she’s continually adding more to her collection. Also available for rent is décor for different events, as well she offers manicure and pedicure services, makeup services and face painting.

The boutique won $2,000 from Neepawa and Area De velopment Corp. and $150 from the Neepawa Lionelles.

The Garlic Guys

Dave Koszman and Keith Robulak co-own their busi ness, The Garlic Guys. Located in Kelwood, they grow their specialty garlic to supply local markets with garlic for both

Jesse Kaiser, from Neepawa, is the owner/developer of Succeeding Lights Software. Through his company, he has developed a new Android game app, Byters. It is a word game where spelling words helps you battle and defeat your opponent.

Succeeding Lights Software was awarded $1,000 from the

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Crewe is already looking forward to next year and hoping that even more entre preneurs will register to pitch their Big Idea.

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Meriam Virtudazo displays a few pieces from the MV 2Angels All In Boutique.

Manitoba Ag EX - October 26 to 29

Keystone Centre, Brandon MB

Top industry judges confirmed for Manitoba Ag EX 2022

A good Cattle Judge is a keen and careful observer. He or she must have the ability to recognize attributes from the head and neck to the rump and everything in between – including how the animal walks and stands.

And for this year’s Manitoba AG EX, two of the best judges will be in the ring October 26 to 29 at the Keystone Centre in Brandon. The Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba is proud to announce they have contracted judges Katie Songer and Jeff Lees.

Katie Songer is from Alberta and is the third generation in her family to breed cattle in central Alberta. Their cowherd consists of purebred Herefords, Shorthorns and commercial clubcalf producing females. In mid-July, Songer was judging at the Calgary Stampede and is excited about coming to Brandon for Manitoba AG EX.

Fellow judge Jeff Lees is a seventh-generation

farmer and rancher from Saskatchewan. The Lees are established Hereford breeders who have shown their purebred stock across the country. They are respected sellers locally as well as internationally to Great Britain and Japan.

Dallas Johnston is Chairman of Manitoba AG EX 2022, “We are looking forward to having the expertise of Katie Songer and Jeff Lees. They let me know they have heard great things about our facility and our show and are anticipating a strong turn out of top-quality livestock”.

New this year at Manitoba AG EX 2022 will be a Jackpot Market Lamb Show with members of the Manitoba Sheep Association. A big draw is sure to be live demonstrations by the world record sheep shearer who is from Fairford, Manitoba. Organizers of Manitoba AG EX will offer all shows and events free to the public, there is no charge for admission.

to participate in the program or learn more about becoming a steward, please email cheryl@darkhorsecattle.com or text BEEF to 204-851-3808.

Local Irish Dance Student competes in Western Regional Championships

On Oct. 8 and 9, Charleigh Carefoot, who’s family live near Eden, MB, competed in the Cu mann Rince Náisiúnta (CRN) Western Regional Championships in Dayton, Ohio. Carefoot was there representing the McConnell School of Irish Dance, competing in three CRN levels (Bunghrad, Ullmhu chan, and Meanghrad) of competitive solo dances on the first day finishing with multiple podium finishes.

On Oct. 9, Charleigh competed in her Bunghrad Award dancing the Reel and the Slip Jig back to back and received a perfect score from all three adjudicators, giv ing her the title of Western Regional Bunghrad Award winner U-14.

Charleigh and her broth er Félix have been dancing with the McConnell School of Dance for nine years. The McConnell School was established in Winni peg, MB in 1947 and offers recreational, competitive and performance classes in both Winnipeg and Brandon

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HyLife Fun Days gifts more than $170,000 to charity

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Giving back to organ izations who make an impact in the places our workforce calls home matters. HyLife 2022 Fun Days events wrapped up with a significant donation of more than $170,000 to local charities.

The employee apprecia tion event started in 2011 with a single celebration focused on our head of fice in La Broquerie, Manitoba, Canada. This year, we branched out and held celebrations in four key locations: Windom in

Minnesota, USA, and La Broquerie, Killarney, and Neepawa in Manitoba, Canada. To date, with our generous sponsors’ help, we have raised nearly $1.7 million for charities in our communities.

“This was a chance for our company to say a sin cere thanks to those who are key to our success,” said Grant Lazaruk, Presi dent and Chief Executive Officer, HyLife.

“In 2022, we took Fun Days on the road, making stops to connect with more employees, communities, and partners. The sig nificant gifts will be put

Crop yields remain volatile this year

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Harvest seasons vary depending on the crop that was planted, but late summer and fall are busy times of year for farmers. And since the pandemic began, farmers have been working overtime to ensure that their goods make it to market on time.

The agricultural sector is affected by a number of variables, including the weather and pests. The pandemic is yet another of those variables, and consumers may want to know how the many factors that affect the agricultural sector could affect what is and isn’t in the grocery store in the months to come.

Wheat products

A variety of factors have affected the avail ability of wheat-based products. Earlier this year, exceptional drought levels in the midwest — areas with high production of wheat products — coupled with concern about spring rainfall amounts being enough for summer crops to thrive may continue to adversely affect the availability of breads, pastas and other items made from wheat.

Things are not looking better regarding imported wheat. The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, where wheat crops are grown in abundance, is impacting the global wheat market. Russia, the United States, Canada, France, and Ukraine were the world’s top wheat export ers in 2020, according to Statista. The United Nations reported that 30 to 40 percent of the fall 2022 harvest in Ukraine is at risk, as farmers have been unable to plant crops. This could result in a potential loss of 19 to 34 million tons of exported wheat this year.

Grass seed

The abundance of spring rain in the Pacific Northwest, as well as areas of Minnesota and Canada, contributed to an expected above-average crop of grass seed. However, the upper midwest crop was forecasted to be a week to two weeks late due to cooler than average temperatures.

Despite an abundance, the Oregon Grass Seed Bar gaining Association expected that growers will ask for higher prices on seed throughout 2022 for perennial rye

to good use at a local food bank and organizations that support youth, sen iors, and our neighbours. We have created a living legacy from these events.”

In Neepawa, Manitoba, the Kin Club plans to put its HyLife Fun Days dona tion to good use, including purchasing a Trishaw bike to get a Cycle Without Age program in motion.

“We are just blown away. $40,000 for us to do so many good things in our community; we are so blessed and so excited to see where this is going to lead us. We’ve got a couple of projects that we

know that this is going to help them flourish. This is also great seed money to start something even bigger. We are super ex cited and so grateful for HyLife,” shared Amanda Naughton-Gale, Neepawa Kin Club.

With the rising cost of food, Fun Days 2022 recipient, the Killarney Food Bank, has seen an increase in demand. Thanks to Fun Days’ generous sponsors, the non-profit will use the $40,000 gift to convert a room into a much-needed walk-in cooler to increase capacity. Until now, the

food bank reluctantly had to turn away perishable food donations due to a lack of cooler space.

“We are beyond grate ful. We are so excited, we are so happy, and gob smacked,” shared Giselle Beaupré, Secretary and Client Advocate, Killar ney Food Bank.

“The amount of help that we’re going to be able to supply people with is amazing. This kind of money gets us a cold room and tons of food to put in it, so our little white house with the orange door is not shutting down anytime soon.”

In Stein bach, Mani toba, Safe Families Director Michelle Peters was shocked to learn that the group’s transitional housing for youth initia tive was get ting a big boost.

“This started as a dream. Whenever you start a project, it can be daunting how much money you need to raise. I never thought forty thou

sand would be on that cheque. It is giving us a huge start to getting this housing off the ground. To be able to start out of the gate with all these gener ous Fun Days sponsors and also have the community support that comes along with the donation is amaz ing,” said Michelle Peters, Director, Safe Families Steinbach.

In Windom, Minnesota, Alan Saffert took a few minutes to soak in the good news- a $40,000 donation to support an outdoor picnic shelter, the Windom Lions Club’s largest project yet. “My jaw almost hit the floor. It was such a great surprise. This is going to make a huge difference here,” said Saffert, President, Windom Lions Club.

“The entire commun ity will be able to use it. We never had a building in Windom where we could all gather to have a celebration where we didn’t have to worry about weather or building a stage. The building will all be covered, and we can enjoy our beautiful park and each other.”

Building structures and healthy community foun dations; HyLife Fun Days 2022 will be remembered for its empowerment, volunteerism, and togeth erness.

To learn more about this event, visit our Fun Days website - https://hylife. com/fundays2022/

A variety of factors are affectingcrop availability as well as crop yields.

Corn products

Later planting dates of corn across the United States corn belt has led to stalled development of the crop in 2022. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Crop Watch anticipated near-average levels of corn on irrigated fields. Across rainfed locations, predictions are more uncertain due to weather throughout July and August (which had yet to be documented at press time). While most sites are

expected to see near-average corn crops, a high probabil ity of below-average yield may occur in Iowa, southwest Nebraska and southern Kansas. Above-average yield may occur in northwest Missouri and south-central Illinois.

Despite more normalized yields, operating costs have climbed, including the costs of nitrogen fertilizer used in corn production, so store prices of corn, corn oil and other corn products may remain high.

The agricultural sector continues to make strides to pro vide products people need. However, various factors have affected the cost and availability of a number of products.

grass and tall fescue due to greater input costs and land rent increases, among other factors.

PHOTO COURTESY OF METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION

Neepawa Tigers defeat Southwest Sabres

Improve record to 4-2 in Rural Manitoba Football League

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

A heavy run first plan on offence, along with a blanketing defensive effort helped power the Neepawa Tigers Football team to a 32-14 win over the South west Sabres on Monday, Oct. 17. Combined with their recent upset vic tory over the previously undefeated Moosomin Generals (A 43-35 win on Saturday, Oct. 8), the Tigers have improved their regular season record in the Rural Manitoba Football League to 4-2.

Neepawa Tigers head coach Chidi Small said he has been impressed with his team’s consistent improvement out on the field over the course of the season.

“The team is coming together and they are do ing a good job of setting in dividual goals and having some things to think about going into these games. Defensively, we have really improved our outside run defence tremendously. But this week, we knew we were going to have a test with [the Sabres] passing game and I thought that we really responded well to that,” said Small. “We still have quite a few young

The Neepawa Tigers’ defence came up huge in their game against the Southwest Sabres on Monday, Oct. 17, winning 32-14.

players, but as the season has gone on, I’ve seen them get focused, learn the strategies and, most importantly, execute them in real time out there on the field. You can see the guys are reading plays, communicating better on defence, and that’s a big part of [our recent suc cess].”

Don’t shut us out! Send us results from your games so we can keep everyone up to date on our local teams! sports@neepawabanner.com

Yellowhead Chiefs results

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It was a busy weekend for the Yellowhead Chiefs hockey program. Listed are some of the game results, as well as notable efforts from the Neepawa based players.

Male U-18 results: Saturday, Oct. 15. Wpg Thrashers 4-3 Yellowhead (Addison Mcintosh - 1 goal); Sunday, Oct. 16. Wpg Thrashers 3-2 Yellowhead (Mcintosh - 1G).

Female U-18 results: Friday, Oct. 14. Yellowhead 3-2 Westman (Trynity Turner - 1G)

Female U-15 results: Friday, Oct. 14. Yellowhead 7-3 Parkland (Brooklyn Boersma - 2 assists, Emma Pollock - 1A); Saturday, Oct. 15. Yellowhead 2-1 Brandon (Boersma - 1A, Pollock - 2A)

Male U-15 results: Friday, Oct. 14. Wild Red 2-1 Yellowhead; Yellowhead 3-3 Bruins Brown.

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

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Game results

Friday, Oct 14

Steinbach 4-0 Neepawa

First Period

01:23 STN T. Hensrud (8)

ASST: D. Fry (10), T. Paisley (13)

Second Period

03:27 STN T. Paisley (8) PP

ASST: T. Hensrud (12), D. Fry (11) 11:18 STN T. Paisley (9)

ASST: D. Fry (12), N. Szabo (1)

Third Period

12:58 STN L. Kruggel (3)

ASST: L. Chambers (2), N. Mikan (6)

Scoring

Sunday, Oct. 16 Neepawa 4-2 Wayway

First Period

No scoring

Second Period

04:18 WAY J. Clarke (4)

ASST: B. Roulette (1)

10:29 NPA S. Davidson (1) PP

ASST: C. Bendtsen (3)

19:35 WAY B. Mathison (3)

ASST: C. Carlson (5)

Third Period

03:47 NPA B. Michalchuk (2)

ASST: B. Knox (4) 07:24 NPA B. Michalchuk (3)

ASST: P. Korman (5) 10:09 NPA D. Birch (4)

ASST: C. Smith (3)

No bad shifts create a winning formula for Neepawa

Titans defeat Waywayseecappo Wolverines 4-2

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Sometimes hockey can be as simple as just loos ening the grip on the stick just a little bit. After an early season slump, the Neepawa Titans bounced back over the weekend, with a 4-2 win on Oct. 16, over the Way wayseecappo Wolverines. The victory puts to an end a six game losing skid for Neepawa (4-7-3. 11 points) and keeps them within striking distance of the pack in an extremely competitive Western Division race.

Neepawa’s win was pow ered by a strong offensive output in the third period. The Titans scored three times in the final 20 minutes of regulation, including a pair of goals from Brayden Michalchuk. The first of his two goals was off a rebound, from a scramble in front of the Wolverines’ goal. That marker tied the game at 2-2. A few minutes later, Michalchuk collected his second of the night and third of the season, to give Neepawa the lead.

Post-game, Michalchuk said the team’s success in the third period could be attributed to simply keep ing things simple.

“The last few games I think we’ve been trying to do too much. Today, we just focused on trying to keep things simple and it paid off,” said Michalchuk. “On my first goal out there, it was just a giveaway in the slot. Had one chance and then was able to bury it on the second chance. For the second goal, it was a nice forecheck by [Parker Kor man] and he got the puck

Brayden Michalchuk (27) scored twice for Neepawa, in the Titans 4-2 win over Waywayseecappo on Sunday, Oct. 16.

to me in the slot and I just ripped it, and thank God it went it.”

Michalchuk added that the team has been in a little bit of a slump these last few games, so beating a team as solid as Waywayseecappo is a real boost. The other goalscorers for Neepawa in the game were Simon Davidson in the second period and Dillon Birch, who secured the fourth and final goal of the night for Neepawa with a little less than 10 minutes remaining in regulation. Titans goaltender Gavin Renwick, just back from injury, earned his first win of the season with a 27 save effort.

Titans head coach and general manager Ken Pear son said everyone was look ing after the little details throughout the game and they were rewarded for it.

“Going into the game, they just had that quiet con fidence about themselves. The guys were making the plays defensively, made

some blocks and created some good exits out of our zone. That created a good energy on the bench and everyone was dialled into the game. When someone goes out and has a good shift, you don’t want to be the one to have that bad shift, right? So we just kept getting better every shift, and you saw, by the third period, it paid off.”

Pearson said how the team responded to the chal lenge of Waywayseecappo very well, and they need to keep that focus in their upcoming games to remain in the hunt for a playoff spot. He added this is a team that can compete with anyone else in the MJHL, they simply need to believe it and follow through.

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Classifieds

Brian Robert McClure

With great heartache we announce the sudden passing of Brian Robert McClure on September 13, 2022. A beloved brother to Brent McClure, a role model to his nephews Brendan & Ryan McClure, loving son to David McClure, and will be sorely missed by his aunt Mildred Thalmann. Brian will also be missed by the many people whose hearts he touched along the way throughout his many years of schooling and Lucious career spanning from Pharmaceuticals to Technology.

Brian grew up in Gladstone, Manitoba with his close friends Rob and Monica Ferguson before Graduating from William Morton Collegiate in 1988. He went on to attend pharmaceuticals at the University of Manitoba, where he graduated in 1993 before heading to Calgary for his career in medicine. Brian was not one to slow down or stop absorbing knowledge, so in he moved into the Technology field and never looked back. He took this knowledge to Mississauga, first working for TLC laser eye before moving to the City of Mississauga in the IT department. Through this career he won long service awards, managerial awards and one of his most prized events was managing IT for the Canada Games held in Mississauga of which he spoke highly.

Whenever anyone speaks of Brian it is always with high regard and how he had a great sense of humor, continually cracking a joke or darting a look across the room with his million-dollar smile. Known as a responsible and compassionate person he will be forever missed by those who knew him.

A Celebration of Life was held on October 15, 2022 at 2 pm at the Stride Hall in Gladstone, Manitoba. The service was live streamed. For the link check on Brian's obituary page at www.clarkesfuneralhome.com

Clarkes Funeral Home Gladstone ~ MacGregor in care of arrangements

Glenn Thomas Rogers

Glenn Thomas Rogers, aged 91, passed away on October 7th, 2022, at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops.

Glenn was born in Carberry, MB to Joseph and Nellie Rogers on July 5, 1931. He met the love of his life, Shirley Mae Burnett, when she was teaching school in Carberry and they married in October 1952. They built a house on his parents’ farm and farmed full time until he developed allergies to cattle and grain dust.

Glenn moved Shirley and their 3 children to Kamloops in 1966. Glenn’s claim to fame in Kamloops was the establishment of Rogers Rent Shop, which later became Rogers Rental. He and Shirley worked together at the business and took pride in keeping their rental equipment in good condition. His name on the business still stands today.

Glenn loved his family. His children have fond memories of family gatherings, camping trips and trips to visit friends and relatives, and Disneyland.

Glenn also enjoyed photography, gardening, genealogy and woodworking. After retiring, he became quite computer savvy, keeping in touch by Facetime and playing with photoshop. He loved his dogs; Toby, Nipper, Tiera and Kita. His genealogy took him on trips to Ireland, Scotland and eastern Canada. He was proud of his book on his genealogy research of the Rogers.

Glenn is survived by his three children; Laurie Keehn (Ted), Jodene Gowans (Dale) and Wilfred Rogers (Frauke Meyer); his grandchildren Julie Walton (Cody); Danica Rogers, Evan Rogers and his great grandchildren, Lucas and Nolan Walton. He is predeceased by his wife, Shirley, his parents and his sisters, Rheta and Josie.

A celebration of life is planned for the spring.

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Auctions

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

For Sale

1/4 section of farmland, RM of Glenella-Lansdowne. SW 15-16-13W. 841-0433 or 386-2491

For Sale

Chain saws, echo cs-500p (50cc) 22” bar, $350; husq varna 445 x-TORQ $350; Stihl MS 180 c $300. Quad 2007 Honda Fourtrax Ranch er 420 4x4, very nice condi tion, very little use $6,000 O.B.O. 204-967-2515

Obituary

William Edwin “Ted” Walker 1931 – 2022

William Edwin “Ted” Walker of Neepawa passed away October 5th at his home at the age of 90 years.

Ted was an admired husband, father and example to all, and has taken a piece of our hearts with him. He will forever be remembered as a kind and loving person.

Ted was born on October 24th 1931 in Souris Manitoba, to William Alexander Walker and Ada Margaret Elizabeth Walker. He was the third child of three, brother to twins Shirley Bray (Mert) and Sheila Hargreaves (Norris).

Ted married Janice Hutton in 1958 on Ted’s 27th birthday and resided on the family farm, where they raised their six children. Ted loved the farm and took great pride in everything he did. The crops, cattle, other livestock, outbuildings, machinery and yard (including the calf pasture baseball field), were all kept in immaculate condition. To Ted, family always came first, and in the winter, he would flood an ice rink in half of the machine shed for his children to enjoy.

In 2005, Ted and Jan moved from the farm to Neepawa, having found the perfect home on the south side of town. Ted enjoyed being part of the community and was actively involved in golf, and the men’s singing group “The Hims”( he was one of the founding members of ”The Bethel Quartet” in his younger years). Ted loved to listen to music and sing along. There were many other activities he enjoyed, such as growing prize Lilies, playing a competitive game of Crokinole, and participating in floor shuffle and floor curling, where he met many new friends. Ted took great pride in his appearance. Ted and Jan enjoyed going to dances in the area, where Ted could be found floating across the dance floor, singing or humming to the music being played.

One of Dad’s passions was antiquing. He was very fond of antique dishes and the antique furniture pieces to showcase his treasures. He and Jan would make day trips to go antique hunting or occasionally Ted would venture out on his own and come across a “treasure” that tickled his fancy.

Ted was very knowledgeable about political and current events,. He would read as many books and newspapers as he could to keep up on current world events, sports trivia and transactions, as well as being an avid history buff.

Ted loved sports of all kinds but had a passion for baseball, something that had been passed on generationally in the family. Not only was he a skilled pitcher but a true teacher of the game. He coached many youth teams in Souris. Many times he would watch games on TV and out manage the coaches of MLB teams and mutter in disgust when proper execution of the fundamentals of the game weren’t done.

Ted is survived by his wife Janice and his children Brad (Joy), Cam (Brigitte), Todd (Kristie), Rob (Louise), Tanis (Stephen) and Bart (Meredith). He has twenty grandchildren. Riley (Bojana), Bret & Logan. Denver (Kelsie), Sara (Mason), Tyler & Grant, Kylon & Bryce Cardani. Caleigh (Gabriel), Brynna (Harry) & Seth. Caitlin (Jamie), Caryssa & James MacKenzie. Jenna (Michael) & Kayla Wilson. Whyatt, Madison & Morgan. There are 12 great grandchildren.

White’s Funeral Home, Neepawa, in care of arrangements.

Coming Events

Plumas Annual Craft Sale will be held on November 5, 10:30-2 at the Plumas Com munity Hall; $5 admission (12 and under free); Lunch available. For more infor mation, please call Courtney at 204-386-2555. Everyone welcome!

Notice

Alanon meetings currently being held at 342 Mountain Ave, Neepawa - Old Co-op Store. Tuesdays at 7 pm. Call 204-841-2192

Alcoholics Anonymous meet ings currently being held at 342 Mountain Ave, Neepawa, Thursdays at 7 pm. Call 204841-0002

Arden Hall, cap. 255. Park, camping and sports facilities, rink, curling ice, kitchen and lounge. Call 204-368-2202

Neepawa Banner & Press offers full research and re-print services from our archives that go back to 1896. Additional copies of papers, $2 each depending on availability. Re-print of a page from past copies, $2 per page. Archival re search, $25 per hour with a $10 minimum. Individual photos on photo paper $5 depending if we have a suitable original in our digital, print or photo archives. Ken Waddell, publisher

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Personal Crisis Pregnancy Centre Winnipeg: Need to talk? Call our free help line, 1-800-6650570 or contact our Westman office: 204-727-6161 Help Wanted

Wanted Baker for Filipino Bakery (full time position) Call: 431-338-0379 or 204951-5415

We are looking for 9 experi enced (2-3yrs.), seasonal applicants to work on a bee farm as an Apiary Technician in Neepawa, MB. 9 applicants from February 1 to November 15, 2023. Must be able to work full time, including even ings & weekends. Duties include: unwrapping/wrap ping, queen rearing, making nucs, feeding, medicating, supering, pulling honey, extracting crop, maintain/ assemble equipment, etc. Positions are physically de manding and must be able to handle heavy loads, work in a fast- paced environment with a combination of walking, standing, bending, crouching and kneeling for extended periods. Positions are mostly outdoors when hot & dusty, wet /damp. $14-18.50 /hr for 30-65 hours/week. Benefits include: Workers comp. & vacation pay. Please mail resume to: Mike Grysiuk Hon ey Farms Ltd., Box 1483,2 Kuharski St, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

Help Wanted

Tender

Tenders accepted for snow removal at the Gladstone Legion for the 2022-2023 season. Must be insured. Tenders will be accepted at lgnbr110@mymts.net until Oct 31.

For Rent

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

Find it in the Classifieds

For Rent

For rent: Available Sept 1. Age 50+, large 2 bdm suite in newer 4-plex. Includes window treatments, all ap pliances, washer and dryer, storage, snow removal, yard care and parking for 2 vehicles. No smoking, no pets. 220 Mountain Ave, Neepawa. $1,200 per month. Call 476-0678

For Sale or Rent

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

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

OPPORTUNITIES

is accepting applications for a FULL TIME TAX PREPARER & BOOKKEEPER Position available immediately. | Wages negotiable. email resume to: neepawaincometax@gmail.com phone: 204-476-3020

Casual; Full-time & Part-time positions Home Care Attendants & Health Care Aides Casual & Part-time positions

Environmental Services (Housekeeping & Laundry) Casual; Full-time & Part-time positions

Medical Device Reprocessing Technician II (Neepawa) Casual position Clerk III- Facility Screener & Health Information Services (Neepawa) Casual positions

Pharmacy Assistant (Neepawa)

Casual position

Recreation Worker - Uncertified (Neepawa)

Positions Ward Clerk (Neepawa)

Casual Positions

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Who we are:

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

We are looking for: The successful candidate will be directly responsible for office functions of Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op including, but not limited to; data entry, point of sale operation, account reconcilliations, petroleum administration, backup coverage for other positions and other duties as assigned in the Administration department.

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Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is hiring FULL TIME OFFICE CLERK at our ADMIN OFFICE in NEEPAWA, MB.

Mountain View School Division

The following teaching positions are listed as OPEN UNTIL FILLED

1.0 FTE TEACHER

Senior Years ELA, History, Geography Grandview School Grandview, MB

Start Date: Nov. 10, 2022

End Date: June 30, 2023

Posting # 2022-TCH-054R

1.0 FTE TEACHER

Trans Math 10, Intro to Applied & Pre Cal 20

Other electives TBD

Gilbert Plains Collegiate Gilbert Plains, MB

Start Date: Immediate End Date: Feb. 3, 2023

Posting # 2022-TCH-051R

0.5 FTE TEACHER

Resource, Response to Intervention

Ochre River School & GP Elementary (Alternating half days at each location)

Schedule to be determined

Start Date: Immediate End Date: June 30, 2023

Posting # 2022-TCH-059R

0.5 FTE TEACHER

Resource; ELA & Math in Alternative Classroom

Other classes based on qualifications Winnipegosis Collegiate Winnipegosis, MB

Start Date: Immediate End Date: June 30, 2023

Posting # 2022-TCH-063R

1.0 FTE TEACHER

Middle Years Homeroom

– Core Subjects Mackenzie Middle School Dauphin, MB

Start Date: Immediate End Date: Feb. 28, 2023

Posting # 2022-TCH-065R

0.5 FTE TEACHER

Resource, Response to Intervention Ethelbert School & Winnipegosis Elementary (Alternating half days at each location)

Schedule to be determined

Start Date: Immediate End Date: June 30, 2023

Posting # 2022-TCH-060R

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

1.0 Limited Teacher General Division Based Dauphin, MB

Start Date: Immediate

Posting # 2022-CL-001R

**Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume with three references**

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS

TO: 1. hrmanager@mvsd.ca

2. MVSD Human Resources Box 715 Dauphin, MB R7N 3B3

3. Fax: 204-638-7250

View our postings online at www.mvsd.ca/employment

Help Wanted

Journeyman Plumbers / Pipe Fitters & Apprentices

Mechanical construction experience preferred.

Immediate employment in Brandon & Rural Manitoba area.

Excellent benefit package.

Must have a valid Driver’s License

Please forward resumes to: Neepawa Plumbing & Heating (1979) Ltd. Box 159 Neepawa, MB R0J 1 HO

Or Email dphillips@nphltd.ca

Rolling River School Division in southwestern Manitoba, Canada near Riding Mountain National Park and Brandon.

RRSD invites applications for:

OUTDOOR EDUCATION Educational Assistant

For more details and application information, please visit our website at www.rrsd.mb.ca select Employment then Support Positions. Thank you to all applicants for their interest in Rolling River School Division. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

Is currently looking for a full time Cleaner at Ste. Rose School.

This is a full time position, Monday – Friday, 8 hours daily.

Starting November 7, 2022

Further information regarding duties, wage, hours & qualifications may be obtained by contacting the Turtle River School Division Maintenance Supervisor.

All employees of Turtle River School Division must provide a satisfactory Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry check.

Applications close on Monday, October 31, 2022

Please forward all applications complete with 3 references to:

Stephen Oversby Maintenance Supervisor Turtle River School Division Box 309, McCreary, Manitoba, R0J 1B0 Phone: (204) 835-2067 (extension 213)

Email: soversby@trsd.ca

Although all applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for a personal interview will be contacted.

PINE CREEK SCHOOL DIVISION

Head Mechanic - Permanent Bus Garage - Austin MB • 7.5 hours per day

Start Date November 23, 2022

Candidates will be selected for interviews based on the following:

• Journeyman Transport Truck and Trailer Mechanic

• Manitoba Truck/School Bus Safety Certificate

• Drivers license with Manitoba School Bus Certification or willing to obtain Certification

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively and have interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated aptitude and ability for assigned responsibilities

• Physically and medically able to perform assigned responsibilities

First Aid, and CPR training are an asset.

Any questions should be directed to the Transportation Coordinator, Richard Manns 204-637-2073.

Salary will be as per current salary schedule.

Interested candidates are to submit a cover letter and resume, along with three (3) references by email on or before October 31, 2022 or until a suitable candidate pool is found to:

Human Resources

Pine Creek School Division Box 420 Gladstone, MB R0J 0T0

Email: hr@pcsdonline.ca

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

All persons hired by Pine Creek School Division are subject to the completion of satisfactory Child Abuse Registry and Criminal Records Checks conducted at the cost of the prospective employee.

FARM LAND FOR SALE in the R. M. of Rosedale NW 33-15-15W (144.22 acres)

All offers to be forwarded to Bold Farms Ltd. Box 1395, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 or email: gab5877@hotmail.com

Offers accepted til 1 pm on October 28, 2022

Help Wanted

CLASS 1

TRUCK DRIVER

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FOR SALE BY TENDER

Sealed, written tenders for the property will be received by: Attention: Jamie Sellman,Box B3, Polonia, MB. R0J 1R0

Property: 163.45 Acres with 4 bedroom home and outbuildings in the R.M. of Rosedale, situated just West of beautiful Polonia valley. Approximately 140 cultivated acres. SE-29-16-16-WPM

PARCEL ONE: EXC FIRSTLY: THE SLY 295.22 FEET PERP OF THE WLY 417.38 FEET PERP AND SECONDLY: ROAD PLAN 7617 PARCEL TWO: THE SLY 295.22 FEET PERP OF THE WLY 417.38 FEET PERP EXC: ROAD PLAN 7617

Exc all mines and minerals

TENDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY OCTOBER 25, 2022.

For terms and conditions or viewing contact Jamie Sellman at 204-573-3792

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

2022/2023

Snow Removal Tenders

Turtle River School Division invites tenders for Snow Removal at the following locations: Alonsa School • McCreary School

Trucks, Trailers, Truckbeds & Tires

• Full Repair & Safeties

• Vehicle Parts, Tires & Wheels

• Trailer Parts & Batteries

• Sales, Financing, Leasing & Rentals

EBY Aluminum: • Gooseneck and Bumper Pull Cattle & Equipment Trailers

• Truck & Service Bodies

• Generation Grain Trailers

KALDECK TRUCK & TRAILER INC. Hwy #1, MacGregor, MB 1-888-685-3127 www.kaldecktrailers.com

BATTERIES FOR EVERYTHING!

50,000 BATTERIES IN STOCK

*Auto *Farm *Marine

*Construction *ATV

*Motorcycle *Golf Carts

(204) 793-7465

Ecole Laurier • McCreary Bus Garage Glenella School • Ste. Rose School

Please tender separately for each location. Tenders are to be on a per hour basis, complete with specifications of snow removal equipment and their individual per hour rate. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

*Rechargeables *Tools

*Phones *Computers

*Solar Systems & design

* Everything Else!

FOODS

Meat Cutters/Production Personnel

HyLife is a global leader in food processing. Our mission is to be the best food company in the world. To achieve this, we need talented people to join our HyLife team as the company continues to grow.

HyLife is committed to our employees and we have an exciting new career opportunity in the beautiful town of Neepawa, MB for you to explore!

As a Meat Cutter/Production Personnel you will be a critical member of our team in the creation of our world-class product. Our positions range from working on our production floor to shipping the final packaged product, with everything in between!

Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to: Slaughter and eviscerate hogs for further processing

• Harvest and package edible offal

• Process pork carcasses into primal cuts

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

Carry out other tasks related to the processing of meat for shipping to customers or storage

Sanitation

People who will succeed as members of our team will:

• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, stable, long-term work environment

• Appreciate working in a culturally diverse workplace. We employ people from all over the world!

Treat people with dignity and respect

Open to working in colder/warmer environments

Physically Fit

• Experience as an industrial butcher or trimmer is an asset Current starting wage is $15.75/hour plus a $1.00/hour perfect attendance bonus!

Wage scale extends to $23.55 per hour

In addition to HyLife’s benefits, vacation time, and competitive salary our company also offers a $500 dollar employee referral bonus program!

HyLife is here to support you in building an exciting career with our team!

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

Please apply online at http://hylife.com/current-opportunities/ or email to jobs@hylife.com or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0.

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

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

Please mark any submitted tenders SNOW REMOVAL TENDER. Sealed submissions will be accepted by the undersigned until 12:00 noon Monday October 24th, 2022.

Please send Snow Removal Tender submissions to: Stephen Oversby Maintenance Supervisor Turtle River School Division Box 309 McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0 Phone: (204) 835-2067 (Extension 213) Fax: (204) 835-2426 soversby@trsd.ca

FOR SALE BY TENDER

Please accept our invitation to submit a sealed, written tender for the respective property situated within the Rural Municipality of Rosedale, in the Province of Manitoba, and described below to be received by: TAYLOR LAW PATERSONS LLP Box 309, 269 Hamilton St. Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

Attention: MATTHEW B. BLUNT Telephone: 204-476-2336 Facsimile: 204-476-5783 mblunt@patersons.ca

Legal description of the property is as follows: PARCEL 1: NE ¼ 10-15-16 WPM

EXC: NLY 403.5 FEET OF ELY 324 FEET

PARCEL TWO: SE ¼ 10-15-16 WPM

Title No. 1870569/5

CONDITIONS OF TENDER

1. Interested parties must rely on their own inspection and knowledge of the property and not on any representations made by or on behalf of the Vendor.

2. Tenders must be received on or before 5:00 p.m. on December 1st, 2022.

3. Only Tenders in sealed envelopes marked “TENDER” will be considered.

4. Tenders must be accompanied by a twenty (20%) percent deposit by way of certified cheque or bank draft payable to Taylor Law Patersons LLP. Deposits accompanying unacceptable bids will be refunded.

5. Highest or any Tender not necessarily accepted.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE

1. The Closing of any Purchase and Sale resulting from an acceptable Tender will take place on a mutually acceptable date for both parties (the “Closing Date”).

2. The bidder whose Tender is accepted will be required to complete an agreement covering the terms and conditions of sale.

3. On acceptance of the successful Tender, the balance remaining will become payable on the Closing Date. If the balance of the accepted Tender is not paid as of the Closing Date, the Deposit will be forfeited as liquidated damages and not as a penalty.

4. Possession will be provided to the Purchaser as of the Closing Date.

5. All mines and minerals interests are excluded from the Tender and will not be sold.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION

SALE OF LANDS FOR ARREARS OF TAXES MUNICIPALITY OF MCCREARY

Pursuant to subsection 367(7) of The Municipal Act, notice is hereby given that unless the tax arrears for the designated year and costs in respect of the hereinafter described properties are paid in full to the Municipality prior to the commencement of the auction, the Municipality will on the 16th day of November, 2022, at the hour of 2:00 PM, at Municipality of McCreary, 432 First Avenue, McCreary, MB, proceed to sell by public auction the following described properties:

Roll Number Description Assessed Value Amount of Arrears & Costs for Which Property May be Offered for Sale

145500 LOTS 11, 12 AND 13 BLOCK ‘C’ PLAN 500 NLTO SUBJECT TO SPECIAL RESERVATIONS AS TO MINES MINERALS AND OTHER MATTERS AS PARTICULARLY DEFINED IN THE ORIGINAL GRANT FROM THE CROWN IN SE 1/4 4-21-15 WPM

L -$6,000 B -$23,000 $7,660.54

The tax sale is subject to the following terms and conditions with respect to each property:

• The purchaser of the property will be responsible for any unpaid municipal utilities and any property taxes not yet due.

• The Municipality may exercise its right to set a reserve bid in the amount of the arrears and costs.

• If the purchaser intends to bid by proxy, a letter of authorization form must be presented prior to the start of the auction.

• The Municipality makes no representations or warranties whatsoever concerning the properties being sold.

• The successful purchaser must, at the time of the sale, make payment in cash, certified cheque or bank draft to the Municipality of McCreary as follows:

i) The full purchase price if it is $10,000 or less; OR

ii) If the purchase price is greater than $10,000, the purchaser must provide a non-refundable deposit in the amount of $10,000 and the balance of the purchase price must be paid within 20 days of the sale; AND

iii) A fee in the amount $367.50 ($350 + GST) for preparation of the transfer of title documents. The purchaser will be responsible for registering the transfer of title documents in the land titles office, including the registration costs.

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

• The purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant possession.

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

Dated this 21st day of October, 2022.

Managed by:

Lorilee Ryzner

Chief Administrative Officer

Municipality of McCreary Phone: (204) 835-2309 Fax: (204) 835-2649

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SALE OF LANDS FOR ARREARS OF TAXES MUNICIPALITY OF WESTLAKE-GLADSTONE

Pursuant to subsection 367(7) of The Municipal Act, notice is hereby given that unless the tax arrears for the designated year and costs in respect of the hereinafter described properties are paid in full to the Municipality prior to the commencement of the auction, the Municipality will on the 9th day of November, 2022, at the hour of 02:00 PM, at Municipality of WestLakeGladstone, 14 Dennis St. East, Gladstone, MB, proceed to sell by public auction the following described properties:

Roll Number Description Assessed Value Amount of Arrears & Costs for Which Property May be Offered for Sale

NAHA is active

Submitted Neepawa Banner & Press

COVID forced the ladies of the Neepawa Area Health Auxiliary (NAHA) to take a rest from their usual activities of meetings, fund raising, etc. all things to help our health care facilities and programs. With the announcement of where the new hospital will be built, the ladies of NAHA will be full speed ahead.

Businesses in the town of Neepawa and in the sur rounding R.M.’s would have received a letter from Presi dent Ivy over the last month announcing the annual busi ness fund raising campaign. This letter was either dropped off by members of NAHA or delivered via Canada Post. If we have missed anyone we do apologize but you can always send a donation to Box 1461,

Neepawa, MB, R0J 1H0. All monies raised through this campaign are used to pur chase much needed equip ment for the health facilities or the programs (home care, public health, mental health). Over the past year we have purchased bandage scissors & stethoscopes for home care at a cost of $375, fall prevention equipment for the Personal Care home at $1,600, and an ultra violet light for the Mental Health Program at $100.

The business campaign is not our only means of fund raising. We also hold an an nual raffle (which tickets are being sold now and you can purchase from the NAHA ladies at Giant Tiger or the CO-OP grocery store), our annual “Coffee Party” (which is coming up on Wednesday Oct. 26 from 2:00-4:00 p.m.

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at the Legion), in memory donations, and this year we sold CO-OP gift cards. Plus any other opportunities that arise.

The money raised through these efforts have been in vested in GIC’s to be used towards a special project in the new Health facility ie. furnishing a room, etc. Dona tions made to the NAHA will be receipted for tax purposes, so keep this in mind as the tax year ends.

The NAHA has been a formed organization since 1903 and we are one of a few Health Auxiliaries still in existence. We are always looking for new members and are happy to report that our membership has been increasing. We meet seven times a year at the Legion for lunch and a meeting.

N O T I C E O F E L E C T I O N

F O R T H E O F F I C E O F M A Y O R HEDLEY, Brian – ACCLAIMED

F O R T H E O F F I C E O F C O U N C I L L O R

Notice is hereby given that a vote of The Town of Neepawa will be taken to elect six (6) Councillors from the following duly nominated candidates:

DIETRICH, Dean ELGERT, Brian GERRARD, Darryl KOSTENCHUK, Marijka NADEAU, Jason MARQUEZ-HUNSTAD, Mary Ann PARROTT, Murray POTTINGER, Lisa SISLEY (DOBLE), Yvonne

16450 LOT 1 PLAN 54865 PLTO IN RL 29 & 30 WESTBOURNE SETTLEMENT - 27 PULAK RD

L -$37,900 B -$283,400 $31,412.62 124000 SW 1/4 16-15-11 WPM - 86039 RD 64W L -$361,600 B -$31,900 $13,349.91

312600 ALL THAT PORTION OF NE 1/4 OF SECTION 3-15-10 WPM DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NE CORNER, THENCE WLY ALONG THE NORTHERN LIMIT 208 FEET, THENCE SLY PARALLEL WITH THE EASTERN LIMIT 209 FEET, THENCE ELY PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTHERN LIMIT TO SAID EASTERN LIMIT, THENCE NLY ALONG SAID EASTERN LIMIT TO THE POINT OF COMMENCEMENT - DESC NE 3 15 10 W

L -$300 $5,316.97

V O T I N G P L A C E S

Voting places will be open for voting on Wednesday the 26th day of October, 2022 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at Yellowhead Centre Hall, 175 Mountain Ave, Neepawa, MB.

I D E N T I F I C A T I O N M A Y B E R E Q U I R E D B E F O R E B E I N G A L L O W E D T O V O T E

A person may be required to produce one piece of government issued photo identification (for example - driver’s license or passport) or at least two other documents that provide proof of identity.

A D V A N C E V O T I N G

The tax sale is subject to the following terms and conditions with respect to each property:

• The purchaser of the property will be responsible for any unpaid municipal utilities and any property taxes not yet due.

• The Municipality may exercise its right to set a reserve bid in the amount of the arrears and costs.

• If the purchaser intends to bid by proxy, a letter of authorization form must be presented prior to the start of the auction.

• The Municipality makes no representations or warranties whatsoever concerning the properties being sold.

• The successful purchaser must, at the time of the sale, make payment in cash, certified cheque or bank draft to the MUNICIPALITY OF WESTLAKE-GLADSTONE as follows:

i) The full purchase price if it is $10,000 or less; OR

ii) If the purchase price is greater than $10,000, the purchaser must provide a non-refundable deposit in the amount of $10,000 and the balance of the purchase price must be paid within 20 days of the sale; AND iii) A fee in the amount $367.50 ($350 + GST) for preparation of the transfer of title documents. The purchaser will be responsible for registering the transfer of title documents in the land titles office, including the registration costs.

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

• The purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant possession.

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

Dated this 14th day of October, 2022.

Managed by:

For the purpose of accommodating persons who are qualified to vote, but who have reason to believe that they will be absent or otherwise unable to attend their proper voting place on election day, an advance voting opportunity will be located at the Town of Neepawa Civic Administration Office, 275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, MB, and will be open October 12, 2022 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

M O B I L E V O T I N G

For the purpose of accommodating persons who are qualified to vote, but reside at a health care facility or one of the identified locations below, a mobile voting station will be set up at the following facilities and locations on Election Day:

Elks Manor 12:00 p.m.- 1:15 p.m.

Country Meadows PCH 1:30 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.

Neepawa Hospital 3:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Yellowhead Manor 4:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Kinsmen Kourts (1 & 2) 5:45 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.

A P P L I C A T I O N T O V O T E B Y S E A L E D E N V E L O P E

A voter who is unable to go in person to the voting place or vote in advance, may apply in person, in writing, or by fax to the senior election official at Box 339, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0, fax (204) 476-7624

Coralie Smith Chief Administrative Officer

MUNICIPALITY OF WESTLAKE-GLADSTONE

Phone: (204) 385-2332

Fax: (204) 385-2391

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If applying in person*, a voter may apply between September 28, 2022 and October 23, 2022.

* A voter applying in person may pick up a sealed envelope ballot package at the time of application.

If applying by mail or fax**, a voter may apply between September 28, 2018 and October 23, 2022.

** A voter applying by mail or fax will receive a sealed envelope ballot package by regular post, or by making alternative arrangements with the senior election official.

Colleen Synchyshyn, Senior Election Official Town of Neepawa, Phone (204) 476-7603 • cao@neepawa.ca

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Yellowhead Centre returns to ‘normal’

Volunteer run facility hosts its AGM

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

2022 could be considered the first “normal’ year of operation that the Yellow head Centre has seen in the last little while. Due to several years of restrictions and at times forced clos ures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the volunteer run facility has had to deal with some unusual circum stances. Fortunately, this past fiscal year has, for the most part, been business as usual. That’s the good news. The bad news, un fortunately, is that business as usual ended up running at a slight loss for the year.

On Monday, Oct. 17, the Yellowhead volunteer board held its annual general meeting (AGM).

The gathering was the public’s opportunity to review the volunteer run facility’s financial state ments. Total income for the Yellowhead Centre last year, including the operational revenue, donations and the farming fundraiser project totalled $440,530. The ex penses, meanwhile, totalled $452,096, which means the Yellowhead closed out the year with a loss of $11,566.

Reasons for the loss

There are a few factors that contributed to the yearend loss for the Yellowhead Centre. First and foremost is the increase to the utilities bill. It went from $63,291 in 2021 to $111,690 in 2022.

That recent number, how ever, should be considered a return to normal, as the building did operate un interrupted for the full year.

As well, the Yellowhead dealt with about an 8 per cent increase in utility cost, due to the inflation rate skyrocketing this year across Canada for most goods and services.

Expenses for salaries also increased last year from $106,087 to $155,931.

That however, should also be considered normal, as the facility essentially ran on a skeleton crew in 2021 due to COVID restrictions.

One final contributing factor relate to a substantial

decrease in support received from COVID-19 grant from the federal and provincial government, which were distributed to assist organ izations and facilities, such as the Yellowhead, that were mandated to remain closed at times over the last two years.

Some positives and room to grow

In terms of revenue, there was some positive growth to be seen. Group registra tions, ice rental and other rental income (i.e. - The Yellowhead Hall) were all higher compared to 2021. It is estimated that those numbers could increase even more in 2023, as it’s believed there is still room to grown on those revenue options.

Board members

For 2022-2023 term, the Yellowhead Centre board will be composed of the fol lowing members.

This year, Wayne Jacob son will serve as the board president, while Anne Ku harski will be vice-president. Other members of the board include: Secretary Jordan Luhowy; Neepawa Titans rep - Jamie Denbow or Ward Suski; Neepawa Farmers - Garrett Rempel; Figure Skating rep - Jason Nadeau; Minor Hockey rep - Jerry Chudley; NACI Tigers rep - Troy Brister; Novas Gymnastic ClubCrystal Rannie. Members at Large: Candice Newton and Lawrence Warwarruk . The rep for the Town of Neepawa rep will be determined after the municipal election.

Yellowhead Centre Revenue

Group registrations - $94,489; Ice Rentals$69,036; Rental income - $36,946; Redline Grill income - $31,639; Advertising - $15,800; Grant: Town of Neepawa - $100,000; Grant: RM of North Cypress-Langford - $20,000; Grant: RM of Rosedale - $2,500; Grant: Beautiful Plains Community Foundation - $500; Grant: Manitoba COVID Bridge Grant - $8,929; COVID Wage Sub sidy - Government of Canada - $1,580; COVID Rent Subsidy - Government of Canada - $1,667; ATM Commission - $487; Interest - $207.

Total revenue: $383,780 Other income: Farming project - $50,036; Donations/Fundraising - $6,714

Total: $440,530

Yellowhead Centre Expenses

Advertising - $2,284; Amortization - $45,688; Bookkeeping - $760; Dues and memberships$1,820; Goods and services tax paid - $1,330; Insurance - $42,839; Interest and bank charges - $4,482; Office - $2,442; Property taxes -$2,808; Repairs and maintenance - $74,390; Salaries and benefits - $155,931; Telephone - $3,149; Travel$2,483; Utilities - $111,690

Total expenses: $452,096

Net income for year (loss): ($11,566)

Candidate’s Forum held for Neepawa Town Council

By Destiny Maki Neepawa Banner & Press

Neepawa voters had their chance to meet the candidates at a public forum on Monday, Oct. 17. The event was held at the Neepawa Public Library and organized by the Neepawa & District Chamber of Commerce (NDCC).

NDCC president, Kerri McPherson, welcomed all those who attended. Amanda Naughton-Gale served as the moderator for the evening.

All of the candidates were on hand, except for Marijka Kostenchuk, who was out of the country. The individuals hoping to be elected to Neepawa’s next council include (in alphabetical order): Dean Dietrich, Brian Elgert, Darryl Gerrard, Marijka Kostenchuk, Mary Ann Marquez-Hunstad, Jason Nadeau, Murray Parrott, Lisa Pottinger and Yvonne Sisley (Doble).

The evening started with the candidate opening comments and Naughton-Gale read a statement from Kostenchuk on her behalf. An array of questions were next from local media, the Chamber and the general public. Those questions were:

Media question

Thinking about the next four years on council, what would your priorities be for the town?”, asked Rrain Prior, from NACTV.

Public Questions

• Housing access continues to be an area of concern in our community. How will you address affordable housing for families, new comers, and townspeople under the age of 50?

• Continued growth of our community is important, especially as we see the expansion and development of our new hospital, fire station, school and hotel. How will you work

to support post-secondary education access within our community, so that these positions can be filled locally, within our community?

• Where do you see the future of recreation in this community? There are limited recreation al activities for young people, resulting in this age group looking elsewhere for permanent residence. As well, most recreational facilities are community-operated. What solutions do you see for town-driven recreation?

• As our community continues to grow, what do you see as key initiatives of sound urban planning to ensure we are planning, not only today, but for our future? For example, ensuring street lights, traffic planning, land and business development align with the future growth that we continue to expect in our community.

• What are the plans to repair and replace the streets and sidewalks? Road conditions have deteriorated in the past few years. What are your priorities in terms of road and infra structure in quality?

At the end of the question period, Naugh ton-Gale pointed out that there wasn’t much mentioned about what they’re planning to do in regards to poverty, food insecurity, and actual affordable housing for those who can’t afford to buy a house.

Some of the attendees, after the forum, expressed concern that the majority of can didates do not understand what ‘affordable housing’ means, as most responses were aimed at how buying a house is costly, and there was only a couple points about creating more affordable housing situations for low-income rentals.

Closing statements from the candidates wrapped up the forum. Naughton-Gale thanked all the candidates and encouraged everyone to get out and vote on Oct. 26 at the Yellowhead Centre.

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Community groups provide funding boost to Plumas Elementary School Parent Advisory Council

The Plumas Elementary School’s Parent Advisory Council received a pair of generous donations recently. All of the funds received are being put towards building a new play structure.

Pictured left: Big Grass member Wendy Denbow presented a cheque donation of $2,500.

Pictured bottom left: PES PAC secretary/treasure Courtney Single and chairperson Patty Thomson received a cheque donation from Plumas Legion #189 president David Single. The donated amount was for $5,000, with a portion of the money having been raised from their annual barbeque fundraiser that was held in the spring.

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When you look at the list of potential candidates, please choose those who will realistically represent Neepawa....it matters!

To think on your behalf for the future of your community & surrounding region.

Are they known for going above & beyond without recognition?

Are they welcomed by the provincial and federal politicians?

Do they show that we’re more than an urban centre, but a whole region?

Choose ability, time, availability, dedication, experience, reputation and accomplishments.

Remember on October 26, 2022

MURRAY PARROTT For Neepawa Town Council