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Freestyle fun in Neepawa

New local students’ club make their mark in the downtown

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

An extra touch of style and vibrance was added to Neepawa’s downtown last week. Paint brushes were brandished and students were hard at work painting the frontage of 287 Hamilton Street. This painting project was conducted by the newly formed NACI Community Art Club and resulted in the creation of a set of Freestyle Murals.

Katy Martin– a well known Canadian fine artist in this area and NACI art teacher– provided the Neepawa Banner & Press with the inside scoop.

“After attending the ‘Your Town Rising’ meeting I was inspired to continue transforming our town through the arts. I knew that as the Art Teacher at NACI I already had a fantastic collection of eager artists to join me,”

Pictured left: Students hard at work painting their murals on the evening of Sept. 25. Pictured right: A few of the completed murals can be seen here as they appeared in the days following their completion. Take a look by the Roxy Theatre to see them all if you are in town!

Martin enthused. “I joined forces with a number of other women who were in attendance at the meeting and together we are doing our part to beautify, revitalize, and sprinkle inspiration throughout Neepawa.”

Martin added, “The stu-

dents had a blast painting into the evening. I heard lots of giggles, and positive chatter and I even heard one student say ‘This is the best night ever.’ I’m already so proud of these kids and we’ve barely gotten started! A little effort makes a BIG impact!”

Martin noted that permission to paint the front of the building was gathered from the owner by economic development officer Marilyn Crewe, and that a grand total of 31 kids had signed up to the club so far.

“[The club] will run year-long and tackle several community art projects,” said Martin. “From more murals, to a painted bench, to a holiday door photobooth for the town, holiday window painting for downtown businesses, as

well as seasonal decoration for our street lamps along Mountain Ave.”

With all these projects planned, residents and visitors should keep an eye open for new items of interest popping up in the future!

PHOTOS BY CASPER WEHRHAHN AND EOIN DEVEREUX

Looking Back

1974: East View Lodge bids farewell to admin. Casselman

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

125 years ago, Saturday, October 7, 1899

A well-executed group photograph of the Neepawa football team, intermediate champions of Manitoba, adorns the window of W. B. St. John’s Studio.

100 years ago, Friday, October 3, 1924

Arden: What happened to our baker? He arrived on the scene and disappeared so quickly. Did he get cold feet? Or may we expect him to begin operations.

Arden: Raising potatoes seems to have been the general employment this past 10 days. We report a splendid yield and good quality.

Kelwood: Tuesday’s mixed train jumped the track near Norgate, after leaving Kelwood, the section men were called out to help clear the track.

McCreary: Under present management the Grand View Hotel is rapidly regaining its reputation

of years ago, when it was the best advertisement that McCreary had. This hostelrie has had its ups and downs– more of the latter than former in recent times–but is now decidedly up to all reasonable requirements.

75 years ago, Thursday, October 6, 1949

W. G. Pollock, who served as mayor of Neepawa for 17 years, will mark his 89th birthday, Saturday, Oct. 8. He retired as mayor in 1947.

50 years ago, Thursday, October 3, 1974

Mrs. Shirley Briesse, winner of the local talent contest and twice winner of the Rose Bowl trophy in the Neepawa Fine Arts Festival, participated in “Search for Talent” provincial final Sunday afternoon in the Winnipeg Centennial Concert Hall. Mrs. Briese was heard in two delightful vocal numbers.

During the week of Aug. 26 to 31, 50,000 Scotch Pines were planted by approximately 17 local men and women on the crown

land in Eden and Riding Mountain area.

Four Neepawa residents departed from Winnipeg airport Sunday afternoon to join the 2,800 fans cheering on Team Canada at Moscow stadium in the current hockey series against the Russian international team.

Note: The individuals who went to Moscow were Doug White, Mike Pasosky, Cliff Nicholson and Eddie Williams.

McCreary: The McCreary Catholic Women’s church second mass of thanks giving in honor of the Mother of God, the Patroness of the Catholic Women’s League, the occasion being the 25th anniversary of the McCreary Catholic Women’s League.

Shorter warranties on tractors and combines, formation of a farm machinery act fund and the extension of emergency parts service to tractors for certain times of the year, are the major amendments to the Farm Act, recently announced by the Minister of Agriculture, Samuel Uskiw. The changes became effective Sept. 1.

20 years ago, Monday, October 4, 2004

The Town of Neepawa is moving into a new office space.

At last Tuesday’s meeting, council announced it plans to purchase Hamilton Square for $325,000.

Disclaimer: The information gathered and used each week in the Looking Back feature is directly taken from the original print copy of the Neepawa Press and Neepawa Banner newspapers. Any errors or omissions from stories (Factually or otherwise) are the result of the original print and not the responsibility of the archivist for the current version of the Neepawa Banner & Press.

Seen here is another

in a

The sign was made by them to use in the stands.

The 1974 Summit Series was played between the Soviet Union and a group of professional players from the World Hockey Association (WHA)

feature from the Oct. 3, 1974 Neepawa Press. It was off to Moscow for Doug White, Mike Pasosky, Cliff Nicholson and Eddie Williams of Neepawa. They were taking the trip to join the 2,800 fans cheering on Team Canada at Moscow stadium

hockey series against the Russian international team.

Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe Proverbs 29:25 (New International Version)

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Residents of Neepawa’s East View Lodge gathered to bid farewell to Harold Casselman, who acted as administrator of the facility for eight years, around this time in October of 1974. Alan Anderson (right foreground) presented a gift and Percy Baker (centre background) spoke a few words of appreciation. Casselman also received a gift from the nursing staff, which was presented by Pearl Lukin.

NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS ARCHIVES

J. Wrana & Son, of McCreary, placed this winter tire sale ad in the Oct. 3, 1974 edition of The Press.

Perspectives

Tundra

By Chad Carpenter

Keep them poor and uninformed

Last year, about this time I wrote about the danger of the elites and allowing an elite group of people run organizations. I hope you think it’s a topic worth re-visiting.One of the organizations in question was the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba. I outlined how, over a few decades, a once vibrant, grassroots party let its organization and leadership to become, at best, mediocre. I got some definite feedback on that subject.

Another thought came to me today and that is, “Why do governments like keeping people poor and uninformed?”

I think the answer is surprisingly simple. Poor, uninformed people are easier to control and keep dependent on governments. Think about it. Why are there so many poor people in the Middle East? Palestine (Gaza), Syria and many African countries are very poor. We have lots of poverty in Canada too. Thousands of homeless people live in Canadian cities and towns. Many First Nations communities have high levels of poverty and a low level of basic services.

Rich people don’t need government intervention as much as poor people do so there is, generally speaking, a lower level of dependence on government among richer people.

The bigger the level of dependence, the bigger the government. The higher the level of dependence, the more bureaucrats you need and that way the government unions get bigger and have more say in government policy. It’s a vicious circle.

Governments have always been that way. Manitoba was part of the old North-West Territories but it was also part of the very old (1670) land grant from the King of England to the Hudson’s Bay Company. Millions of acres of land, with almost no European population, was given by a King’s Charter. For the first 200

Ken Waddell Right in the Centre

years, the population was made up of Indigenous people, a few fur traders and explorers. By the 1860s, there were also many Metis people who fished, hunted, trapped fur bearing animals, traded in various goods and services and farmed. The Government of Canada decided to expand and bought a parcel of land from the HBC and decided also to survey the land with a view to development. Just so you can be assured that governments haven’t changed much, Canada didn’t tell the residents around Red River about their intentions. The residents didn’t like the risk that their land could be confiscated. After a period of ever increasing tension, Louis Riel objected and took some military style action. It’s a long story but the bottom line is the Metis and other residents of the Red River area neither wanted government interference nor did they want to be dependent on government. The Government of Canada totally botched their intentions and communications.

Riel set up a provisional government and council. Some violence erupted and three men died violent or accidental deaths. One of the deaths was an execution. It wasn’t pretty, but out of the turmoil and violence, Manitoba was born.

Many will argue that Louis Riel was wrong and that his actions of 1869, and his later actions in 1885, were treasonous. That’s a valid argument but it’s also valid that had Riel and his

followers not stood their ground, more violence may well have happened. As is often the case, a senior level of government didn’t have a hot clue about local traditions, values, customs or conditions. They assumed that they were dealing with poor, uninformed people who obviously must be told how to live in dependence on government.

Riel made a number of mistakes but I have long argued that he should receive recognition and he did in 1992 when then Premier Gary Filmon declared that Riel was the Founder of Manitoba. Last spring, Premier Wab Kinew brought in legislation that declared Riel as Manitoba’s first premier.

The 1992 recognition of Riel was a good move and that was done by the PC Party. Yes the party that I described above as “a once vibrant, grassroots party”.

It would appear that the move by Wab Kinew is a good move, as was the move by Filmon. As I said earlier, Riel made mistakes, as did Filmon and so will Kinew. The successes of Riel and Filmon came from listening to the local people. If Kinew is successful, he will follow that same path. Hopefully Kinew will recognize that the people must be listened to, not just the bureaucracy, the unions and the political elites.

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 newspaper staff.

Up in the air so blue?

It was a simple image that Sister the Younger sent me; a swing like the one that we enjoyed in our Aunt Tillie’s yard, a sturdy plank- possibly four or five feet long- suspended by two sets of ropes or light chains. It would have taken a robust person to operate it on their own, but with two children swinging you could gain great momentum. And with the plank, why, you could carry passengers! That made even more sense since Aunt Tillie and Uncle Pete had five children including a set of twin boys. We discovered the swing has its own title- it’s a Russian swing, and considering our migratory history that’s logical.

The Russian swing wasn’t the only swing in my aunt’s yard. The wooden glider swing under the trees was the perfect place to sit and simply be. Sometimes it would be my mom and her sisters sitting out there, sometimes us cousins, and best of all, mixed generations. What was designed to be a four-seater held many more. We must have been a swinging family! These glider swings, hand made, graced many of my families yards. Usually painted white. Swings have always appealed to me. Way back in elementary school we memorized “Swings” by Robert Louis Stevenson.

‘How do you like to go up in a swing, Up in the air so blue?

Oh, I do think it the pleasantest thing Ever a child can do!’

Years later, a friend and I double pumped on the school high swing. We were considered too old, but there was no one waiting a turn and the day was perfect. Remember how you wanted to go high enough to see over the top support of the structure? We achieved that when one rope broke. You can only imagine the rope burn we had on the hand that rapidly slid along the prickly rope before we landed. We received zero sympathy from the staff. They felt, probably justified, that grade eleven girls should not have been high swinging in the first place!

Ed understood my love for the quiet gentle movement of a swing. One of the first things he set up at the farm at Riding Mountain was a single seater swing from the giant oak tree. Yes, we had young children, and yes, they got to play on it as well, but the swing was for me. I was in my early thirties. When we moved to the acreage almost twenty years later Ed once again strung the rope and notched a board for my swing, this time in the front yard from the strong arm of a maple tree.

I have never been brave enough to climb a tree and swing it down, though I have dreamt of doing so. It’s safer, and wiser, to read again Robert Frost’s ‘Birches’. He describes a young farm lad carefully climbing to the very top of a slender birch tree, and flinging himself outward and kicking his way through the air to the ground. “I’d like to get away from earth awhile and then come back to it and begin over’”. “One could do worse than being a swinger of birches.” Those lines.

Tips for teachers, Part V

One of my favourite motivational speakers was the late Dr. Howard Hendricks, Professor Emeritus of Education at Dallas Theological Seminary in Texas. One of his “classic” sermons was based on 2 Timothy 2:15: “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed...” In this sermon, Hendricks posed three questions he felt every minister should ask after every worship service, home visit, coffee appointment or casual encounter.

From his questions, I have developed three questions to help today’s teachers evaluate their role, their record and the impact they are having in the lives of their students. But I would urge all my readers to join me in asking the same questions and applying them to our lives at home, at work, in our churches and in our communities.

First question– Is your work well done?

Are you the best you can be at all times and in all circumstances? Please don’t get me wrong here.

Neil Strohschein

I understand that some jobs can be very stressful. If you have 30 students in a classroom, to which you add one teacher, you have 31 times 30 (over 900) possible interactions between teacher and student or student and student. Any one of those interactions can become volatile at any time and throw your classroom into chaos.

On a good day, keeping order in class can be challenging. But not all days are good days– not for students and not for teachers. So don’t expect perfection; because you will never achieve it. Strive for excellence. Strive to be the best you can be at all times and in all places– in the classroom, in the community and in casual conversations with people you meet around town. That is all we ask of you and of ourselves.

Second question– Are your students well served?

Every school term is filled with “hellos” and “goodbyes.” Teachers say “hello” to a new class in September and bid them “goodbye” at the end of the term. Between the first “hello” and the last “goodbye,” they must get to know their students and find creative ways to help each student understand and retain the course material for that term.

Overcoming this challenge is hard enough. But teachers have the added burden of ensuring that their school provides a safe environment for learningan atmosphere that is as free as possible from bias, prejudice, racism, bullying and other similar dangers. Teachers are not miracle workers. They cannot be everywhere at the same

Waves and wind

We spent this past weekend camping, soaking in the last little bits of summer. The heat from the sun offset the frigid water at the beach, the trees a mix of green, yellow, orange, red and some with no leaves at all.

All clear signs that fall has arrived and winter is on its way soon enough.

The second to last day of our trip the wind came howling into our campsite, and if you know me, you know I do NOT like the wind.

I will sit outside and watch a thunderstorm, completely in awe of the lightning dancing across the sky and through the clouds.

I’ll watch hail come pebbling down as it seems to act like jumping beans, bouncing off the ground and seemingly ‘hopping’ up out of the grass.

But the wind? Makes me deeply uncomfortable and sometimes, when it’s strong enough, fearful.

The wind reminds me that there are mighty forces outside my control, the wind that can make trees crack and bend in half, can take leaves right off, rip shingles off the roof.

The wind that can turn into a tornado, tearing apart everything in its path with no mercy.

As I sat and watched the trees at our campsite, as I heard the cracking of branches, I wanted nothing more than to crawl into a hole and hide until the

time. We should not expect them to be super people. All we ask is that they do their best. Then we can be assured that our students have been well served.

Third question– Is the community well pleased?

A student’s achievement during a school year should never be measured by grades alone. As a community, we want to see growth in other areas of a student’s life. We want to see the development of a strong work ethic, improved social skills, sound decision making and a willingness to accept responsibility for their decisions and actions. We want them to be their best and do their best in their careers, in their relationships and especially in the way they pass their values on to their children.

A new school year is before us. I pray that, when it ends, teachers, students and community will be able to answer each of the above questions with a resounding “Yes! Our work was well done. Our students were well served. And our community is well pleased.”

life you came from, to the one on the other side of the wind.

world was calm again.

And all I could think was, how often do we walk through seasons of life like that?

Where we are deeply uncomfortable, we want to feel forward motion, we want to walk through the discomfort (or sometimes run as fast as we can AWAY from it).

We want to crawl into bed and hide until the storm passes, until everything is bright and sunny again.

But God, in his infinite wisdom and omniscience, says, “Hold.Your.Post.”

He asks us to stand in the gap, between the season of

Gladstone market report

By Tyler Slawinski Neepawa Banner & Press

As the good weather continues every pound that is gained, seems to be well “worth the weight” so to speak! Some areas of the prairies have had a visit from old Jack Frost, while other areas may see some later this week. Grass is still quite palatable and many producers are taking full advantage of the late gains! We sold 1368 head of cattle through the ring in Gladstone Manitoba yesterday! The market this week was fairly active, the cattle futures seemed to have turned the right colour and headed in the right direction for a change. Although the futures were in our favour, we still saw areas in the market that showed signs of pressure. We are still seeing plenty of yearling being traded and the first cut top notch early wet nosed calves are making their way into the market gearing up for the fall run! Cows traded under a little more pressure this week

due to a stronger Canadian dollar, and an abundance of cull cows on the market across the prairies. Cows still traded quite reasonable from 155.00 to 180.00 with steady averages. Bulls traded a shade back ranging between 195.00 to 210.00. All classes of cattle sold well! Plainer type cattle, are still being discounted! Cattle Producers, call ahead to book your livestock in for the next sale as we are filling up fast!

He says to stand in the wind so we are reminded that he is God, He is good, and He is in control. That the waves and the wind storms of life know his name and obey his call to be still, in his time, in his way.

We are asked to halt and hold in the gap, in the wind, so we can be reminded where our help comes from and who we are truly to rely on.

The wind may have made me uncomfortable that day, but I stood, I closed my eyes and I listened and was reminded to hold my post, to trust that he has guided my steps THROUGH the storm, and in his perfect timing I WILL come out on the other side.

Thumbs up, thumbs down

A big thumbs up to the Neepawa Garden Club! The group has done an incredible job planting 23 planters along Highway 16 and 15 throughout town. They make great use of a Town grant for this project, but they also fundraise to cover additional costs and generously donate perennials from their own gardens.

As well, a special shout out to Gloria Speiss, the dedicated town employee who tirelessly maintains these planters and many more flowerbeds all summer long.

Thank you all for your hard work and commitment to making Neepawa beautiful!

Marsha Forgue Neepawa, MB

A huge thumbs up to Matt and his crew at the Neepawa Cemetery for their artistry and massive amount of work it entailed to create a one-ofa-kind landscape around the Legion Memorial that reflects the serenity of the surroundings.

The Neepawa Legion Ladies Auxilliary

Would you like to send a thumbs up or thumbs down to an individual or group in the community? Please send it our way. Submissions must include a name and must be under 100 words. We want to hear from you!

In person: 423 Mountain Ave. Neepawa By fax: 204-476-5073 By email: news@neepawabanner.com

Tara Kauenhofen

Faith & Family

out of helen’s kitchen Helen Drysdale

Celery

Celery was once considered an autumn vegetable however it is now available year round in the grocery stores. Wild celery was native to the Mediterranean and Middle East areas and is a member of the parsley family. The Greeks, Romans and Egyptians believed celery was capable of regenerating the mind and body. The ancient Greeks and Romans wove celery leaves into the victory crowns of star athletes. The seeds produce a spice which was used to make celery vinegar, a popular condiment in the 18th century. The seeds are used to spice various recipes and to make celery salt, an ingredient in a classic Bloody Mary cocktail.

Celery is a silent building block of so many dishes, so much so that it doesn’t really get its due. Many stock, stir fry, stuffing, sandwich filling, casserole, salad and soup recipes call for celery, but it does make a great vegetable on its own. In Canada we love our celery “sticks” filled with cheese or peanut butter. The average North American eats about 6 pounds of celery per year. Its low caloric value and significant fiber content make it a popular food item. Celery is a great source of essential vitamins and minerals. It contains 28% of your daily needed vitamin K, as well as vitamin A, C, B6 and minerals like potassium, calcium, and folate. The down side to celery is it is typically exposed to many pesticides, and it is considered one of the “Dirty Dozen” as it is a produce sprayed very frequently with pesticides.

Celery can be stored for several weeks when kept refrigerated. Your best bet is getting rid of the plastic bag and wrapping it in aluminum foil or store them in an airtight container.

This creamy, flavorful celery soup recipe is easy to prepare and very filling. A perfect recipe to prepare for a family lunch.

Celery soup

1 onion, finely chopped

6-8 celery stalks, sliced thinly

1 large clove garlic, minced

1 medium carrot, diced or thinly sliced

1 large potato, diced

3 cups chicken broth

1 tsp. dried parsley or 1 Tbsp. fresh

1 tsp. Dash or dried dill (optional)

3 Tbsp. butter

3 Tbsp. flour

1 1/2 cups whole milk (or use 3/4 cup milk and 3/4 cup cream)

1 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

In a large Dutch oven cook the onions, celery, garlic, carrot, potato, parsley and Dash in the chicken broth until vegetables are tender. In a pot or frying pan melt the butter. Add the flour and cook for another minute. Add the milk/cream, salt and pepper gradually. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Add to the vegetable mixture. Stir until the soup is heated through. Season to taste with added salt and pepper if needed. You can purée the soup with an immersion blender or do as I do and leave it chunky.

Celery salad is a simple salad recipe that’s got all the elements we love. Crunchy celery, sweet bites of raisins, walnuts, pears and apples all wrapped up in a creamy dressing. It’s delicious!

Celery pear salad

6 stalks celery, washed and thinly sliced

2 large pears, cored and sliced

1 small apple, cored and diced

1 green onion, finely sliced or 1/4 cup diced red onion

1/4 cup raisins

1/4 cup toasted walnuts

1 cup small cheese cubes

Dressing:

1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt

3 Tbsp. mayo

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

1 tsp. Dijon mustard

1 tsp. maple syrup or sugar

Mix all the prepared veggies in a large bowl. Mix the dressing ingredients and add to the veggies. Stir them together gently, serve and enjoy.

Understanding Anxiety: signs, symptoms, and coping strategies

Anxiety is a feeling that we will all cope with at some point in our lives. However, people will feel it in different intensities for different durations. If you’ve never experienced intense anxiety, the feeling can be quite scary and leave you with a feeling of helplessness. My goal today, is to help you feel informed about your anxiety and have some practical tools that can help you. Anxiety is that looming feeling that something just isn’t right. It makes you feel like someone is out to get you, like you are powerless to affect change in your life and like your life is out of control. When people experience anxiety, they may feel like they have a heavy/ tight chest, a racing heart, they may get tingly sensations over their body, they may feel sweaty and hot, like their thoughts are racing and like they are losing control. Inside their head, they may have thoughts like, “I can’t do this”, “It’s all too much” or “Something bad is going to happen”. From the outside, people might observe someone who is restless (tapping their fingers or fidgeting), tense posture, rapid breathing or sighing, or someone speaking quickly. They might also observe someone withdrawing into themselves, avoiding eye contact, retreating from social settings, or frequently apologizing. Anxiety is an intense feeling, a scary feeling but not something that

is unsolvable. Noticing your personal symptoms of anxiety is the first step to addressing them. First, recognize when anxiety is coming on. These could be small signs like sweaty palms or a tight chest. Then, when you notice that anxiety is coming, don’t assume that you don’t need strategies to address it. We all need strategies to work our way through our anxiety. Once you recognize the anxiety coming, launch into deep breathing to calm the nervous system.

• A deep breathing meditation: Breathe in, hold at the top of the breath for 5 seconds and then breathe out, taking that breath out as slowly as you possibly can. Repeat this breath as many times as you need (stopping if you get lightheaded).

• As you breathe, say to yourself a coping thought to calm the mind. A coping thought is any thought that brings you peace. I use the coping thought, “I’m OK, I’ve got this”. Other folks may use, “Breathe”, “This too shall pass” or “I am loved”.

• Then, use a distraction

technique. This can be anything that works for you, but some folks might, walk the dog, phone a friend, play a video game, watch a YouTube video, colour or draw.

These strategies take practice because you must teach your brain how to be soothed but with time, repetition and patience, they will make a big difference in your ability to manage anxiety. Anxiety is a normal bodily response so give yourself some grace when you experience it. It doesn’t mean you aren’t handling things well; it doesn’t mean that you are damaged, it means that you are human. You’ve got this!

Delsie

Martin BA, MSW, RSW, Counselor, The Wellness Clinic Brandon

Business after five at Taylor Law Patersons LLP

BY JOHN DRINKWATER

The Neepawa and District Chamber of Commerce organized a “Business after 5” at Taylor Law Patersons LLP on Wednesday, September 25. Law office staff are, from left to right, standing: Karen McDonald, Courtney Jakubowski, Raven Cabahug, Leigh Pfaff, Cynthia Babadilla and Denise Umali. Sitting: Sarah Fast and Jodi Wyman.

Acknowledgement

The Neepawa Banner & Press wishes to extend the following acknowledgment regarding the Neepawa’s Got Pride event, which took place on Sept. 15 and was featured in the Sept. 20, 2024 edition of the paper.

The circumstances of the day, such as scheduling in relation to the many community and area events taking place that Sunday, as well as space restrictions within the paper, meant that some items from Neepawa’s Got Pride were unable to specifically be highlighted.

As such, the final paragraph of the story on this event was intended to

acknowledge all events that took place and any such items that could not be spotlighted. However, it may not have sufficiently accomplished that goal. For this, the Neepawa Banner & Press apologizes.

One such item that was unable to be highlighted was the performance of Jonathan Scherr (also known as JJ Scherr), who took the stage to kick off the entertainment sometime after the opening ceremonies. Scherr is a performer based in the Canadian Prairies. He brought forward a wonderful routine that mixed dance, feats of body

Neepawa to host ninth annual What’s the Big Idea?

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Big ideas are on the horizon once more! On Oct. 17, the ninth annual What’s the Big Idea will be hosted in the Neepawa Legion from 9:00 a.m. to approximately 4:30 p.m.

Inspired by Canadian television program Dragon’s Den, this event was first held by Neepawa’s Economic Development in 2015 with the purpose of inviting entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas for new– or expanding– business to a panel of judges. Those participating also have the chance to receive grants for their business propositions.

strength and flexibility that was well received by the crowd.

According to information provided to the Neepawa Banner & Press, Scherr has performed at Rainbow Stage in Winnipeg, as well as other venues such as theatres. There is sure to be more in store for this rising star!

Crewe added, “The support from the awards is strong for this 9th event, with over $40,000 in cash and prizes, and I think that shows that the community sees the value in this business development day.”

Crewe shared that, as of Sept. 26, she was working with seven businesses for the 2024 What’s the Big Idea?. These businesses are located in the Minnedosa area, Rosedale, North-Cypress Langford and Neepawa.

Entries are also still be-

“This event is an important way to support entrepreneurship in our region. The start up phase is the most challenging for business and I feel that this event provides education and resources to encourage success,” said Crewe. “The networking between the new businesses is also important as they are all at the same stage and can support each other.”

ing accepted until Oct. 10. Anyone interested is asked to reach out directly to Crewe at the Economic Development Office, either via phone (204-476-7607) or email (edo@neepawa.ca).

Providing a final comment, Crewe emphasized that What’s the Big Idea? is free to attend and and open to the public.

“The Pitch Parlour starts at 1pm and attending is a great opportunity to support our new businesses,” said Crewe.

Note: Bios for the businesses/ entrepreneurs attending are not able to be available at this time.

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Education, harmony and diversity

Neepawa’s The Flats home to fourth annual Indigenous Culture Day

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

An opportunity to learn, connect and share in Indigenous culture returned to Neepawa once again with the fourth edition of Indigenous Culture Day on Sept. 27. Put on in partnership between ArtsForward, the Town of Neepawa, and the local/area First Nations leaders, this event is held annually with the purpose of the community coming together, promoting unity and uplifting and celebrating the voices and traditions of Indigenous people.

Indigenous Culture Day is also hosted in conjunction with the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as well as Orange Shirt Day.

Ebb & Flow First Nation, Sandy Bay First Nation, Waywayseecappo First Nation, Tataskweyak Cree Nation and Rolling River First Nation were all represented at the event. Students attending were from Neepawa and Carberry schools, with the general public also welcome to attend.

Invitation to reflect The day officially kicked off at The Flats at 10 a.m. with the presentation of a tobacco offering from mayor Brian Hedley to master of ceremonies Darren Mous -

seau. A Treaty 2 Territory land acknowledgement and opening remarks followed. Below are a portion of those speeches.

“The Town of Neepawa is proud to partner with ArtsForward on their fourth annual Indigenous Culture Day. I’d like to thank them for their vision, planning and organization on this important and

significant event,” said Hedley. “It not only serves to diminish racism, but also promotes education, harmony, diversity and increases honour and respect for Indigenous culture within our community.”

Glen Simard, minister of sport, culture, heritage, and tourism stepped forward next, stating, “Before I became a politician, I was a teacher. We never had these days set aside, and it’s great to see that across Manitoba today there are events like this happening. Not only do we get a day

off on Monday, but we take the time to remember as a community what it means when we say ‘Every child matters’.”

Simard added later, “I want all the kids to remember on Monday to take time to reflect on why you’re not at school.”

Learning and connection

With opening remarks complete, the mic was passed back to Mousseau. The day’s activities included educational and humorous stories from

present exchanged a very hearty ‘Miigwetch’ with Mousseau– a word that he noted can be used for ‘goodbye’. Miigwetch also means ‘thank you’.

“Thank you all very much for coming out and learning about us,” said Mousseau.

The morning session was then capped off with the opportunity for some students to participate at a variety of different learning stations. Further presentations were held in the afternoon, running until 3:00 p.m.

Artsforward administrator Yvonne Sisley shared on the morning of Oct. 1 that, including both students and members of the general public, an approximate total of just over 2,200 people attended Indigenous Culture Day.

Mousseau, explanations and demonstrations of dances such as the Grass Dance, Jingle Dress, Fancy Shawl and more.

At the conclusion of the Powwow presentations, all

Sisley also shared words of appreciation, stating, “We are so honoured to partner with the Town of Neepawa in hosting an event that inspires learning and connection to the Indigenous Culture.”

Thanks is extended to all who shared in the day and helped to make it a success.

PHOTOS BY CASPER WEHRHAHN

Seen here, a Grass Dancer and a Jingle Dress Dancer perform during the group dance at Indigenous Culture Day as those in attendance stretch their legs, watch and dance as well.

Seen here are students participating in a couple of the available Learning Stations. Above: Making bannock! Right: Learning how to make ribbon skirts. Far right: Examining materials at the beading station.

Neepawa

From left to right: Jason Hartle – Deputy Chief, Brodie Martin, Allan Guillas, Ronald Santos, Dan Zettler, Craig Unger, Tyler Blondeau, Jordan Hartle, Brad Wilson, Raymond Ough, Yves Guillas – Fire Chief.

Additional Members missing from photo: Mike Speiss – Asst Deputy Chief, Orv Grant, Tim Speiss, Terry Speiss, Dwayne Gardy, Rob Filipchuk, Aaron Vandenbussche, Jarred Filipchuk, Zach Wollman, Dennis Humney, Dave Humney, Mark Zepik, Bailey Gardy, Trevor Bennett, Michael Wiebe, Jesse Kulbacki, Taje Kopytko

Left to right (front row): Troy Gregorash, Cory Parrott, Tyler Jacobson, Marty Moyer, Deputy Chief Parry Burgess, Nicholas Enns, Captain Jason Cooper, Allan Betteridge, Chief Dean Jordan, Captain Matt Saler, Matt Kowal, Captain Jon Kowal, Joseph Warwaruk, Bill Kemp, Pat Dagg, Jake Woychyshyn, Jeff Kulbacki. Missing from picture: Greg Kingdon, Brian Wenham, Jeremy Butler, Scott Collen.

WestLake-Gladstone

Back row, left to right: Chris Speiss, Scott Emerson, Daniel Martens, Gary Goertzen, Lorne Hunt (Chief), Greg Emerson (Deputy). Front Row: Tyler Douglas, Blaine Huston, Leighton Peters. Missing: Dave Thiessen, Ryan McConnell, John Halashewski, Nathan Hane, Travis Wollman, Glen Emerson, Pete Roberge, Grame Parkes, Derek Lawrence, Mark (Sparky) Anderson.

to right: Frank Chen, Kevin Cherpin, Travis Turko, Donald Toms (fire chief), Lucas Johnston, Ken Zalluski, Bev Asham, Kevin Finnbogason, Wiley Ewards. Missing: Tim Stott, Conrad Anderson, Doug Sanderson, Russell Sul, Ken Sul, Dean Capp, Duane Caumartin.

Left

Left to right: Gordon Coutts, Armin Lach, Greg Smith, Eric Lach, Alex Kunzelman, Jeremy Kreutzer, Taylor Schettler, Matt Dayholos(Fire Chief), Ryley Dayholos, Carter Schettler, Brandon Smith(Dep. Chief), Billy Rempel, Kevin Klatt(Asst. Chief), Keith Koncz(Dep. Chief), Nolan Tonn. Missing- Tom Coutts, John Heide.

Arden

Left to right: Fire Chief Bradley Meyers, Wanda Nemec, Fire Fighter; James Paramor, Captain; Leah Dear, Communications Officer: Terry Bradley, Fire Fighter; Ray Ough, Fire Fighter. Volunteer Fire Fighters not pictured: Dave Baskerville; Don Unger; Justin Gingras; Chuck Terin; Damian Dempsey; Marty Warner; Michael Wiebe; Rylan Bradley; Kevin Paramor; Dale McKinnon; Richard Dempsey; Auxiliary Support: Garry Funk; Auxiliary Fire Fighter Support Riverside Hutterite Colony - Chris Gross & Nathan Hofer.

MacGregor

Fire Chief Chris Leckie, Justin Pawloski, Darryl Young, Ed Hannah, Clayton Taylorson, Lieutenant Carl Enns, Darcy Buhler, Tylor Martens, Randal Boschman, Wendell Doerksen, Darwin Driedger, Lieutenant- Evan Purkess, Henry Dueck, Trevor Kehler, Captain- Mike Hill, Steve Williams, Deputy Chief Dustin Hildebrandt Missing from photo: Connor Purkess, Captain Glenn Purkess, Captain Stacey Knelsen, Robert Sattler, Training Officer Logan Beuckert, Corey Doerksen, Fraser Randall, Adam Jonasson, Jacob Wiebe, Eric Hardinge, Scott Miller.

Back row left to right: Sheldon McDonald (Fire Chief) , Gordon Wilson, Garhardt Juskowiak, Shayne Henton, Clare Preisentanz, Justin Sawchuk, Harvey Wiebe, Braeden Miller, Kolby McDonald, Josh McDonald. Front Row left to right: Don Boxall, Brent Miller, Cory Heudebourck, Kenny Scott, Chris Smith. Missing from photo: Jesse Kushner and Dakota Partridge.

Fire Chief Mike Verhaeghe, Ken Rogers, Patrick Gamache, Joey Bond, Jos. Dupre, Kaitlyn Assailly, Paul Pelletier, Marc Pelletier, Darren Gamache, Ryan Gamache, Leo Assailly, Shayne Patterson, Joe Dillon, Evan Kruse, Jean Paul Pelletier, Jordan Isfeld, Ben Boerchers.

Chief Keith Loney, Deputy Chief Grady Stephenson, Captain Bart Witherspoon, Lieutenant Billy Wright, Clyde McCallum. Barb Menzies, Gerry Rosset, Janice Udey, Chelsea Wright, Lance Burton, Sam Rutz, Greg Sedor, Mike Sudak, Jordan Polasek, Jay Fryer,Rick Desautels,Jory Aitken,Dell Carritt,Taylor Leckie, Chris Rybuck, Warner Wright, Jeremy Bates, Kolby Wiebe, Callie Sudak, Jeff Chuchmuch and Steve Denton.

to right: Gary Goossen, Donovan

Joel

Sierra Wiebe, Chief Earl Burton, Aaron Maczuga, Bobby Burton, Lamont Goossen, Evan Penner, Brent Smith, Randall Friesen, Paul French. Firefighters missing from photo: Wendell Hoeppner, Shane Weatherall and Byron French.

(Photo taken by Mercedes Wiebe)

Left

Penner,

Wiebe,

Clanwilliam-Erickson

to right: John Braschuk Jr, Jim Avram, Michael Kvern, Kanyon Flick, Joey Robinson, Donnie Vaughan, Vaughn Ullberg, Louis Maluk, Shaun Oakley, Kerrie Butler, Trevor Petrinchuk, Jayme McManus. Additional pictures: Jeremy Plett and Larry Safroniuk. Missing: Darius Griffin.

Front row left to right: Randy Jennings, Pat Rouuseau(Captain), Kevin Bachewich (Captain), Sean Frey(Deputy Chief), Charles McMillan(Fire Chief), Wayne Horn(Deputy Chief), Darcy Yakimishen, Liam Bachewich, Les Campbell, Shannon Landels. Back row left to right. Perry Au, Gui Borgstrom, Tim Town, Murray Wiebe, Jacob Wilman, Bob Reside, Scott Bryer, Rob Collen, Candice McMackin, Scott Lavich, Kelsey Connor, Christian Tremblay.

M.L.A Agassiz Constituency Neepawa Office: 1-204-390-5428 Email: officeofagassizmla@gmail.com

269 Hamilton Street, Neepawa MB R0J 1H0 P: 204-476-2336 | E: info@taylorlawpatersons.ca www.patersons.ca

Left

Back row left to right: Jordan Klassen, Erik Wohlgemuth, Melvin Thiessen (deputy chief), Eric Loewen, Les Chorneyko, Owen Wiebe,

Friesen, Brian Friesen (Chief), Ben Brodeur, Travis Klassen. Missing from picture: William Scheper and Jamie Reimer.

MJHL Standings

Neepawa Titans bow to the Kings

Game results

Sept. 25, 2024. Ladies’ High Single & Triple: Elsie Slimmon 266 & 674. Men’s High Single & Triple: Russ Taylor 268 & 584. Other Good Scores: Elsie Slimmon 222, 186; Carole LeBoutillier 157, 171, 180; Darrell Gabler 165, 151; Eleanor Scott 177, 166; Judy Gabler 183; Vivian Oswald 213, 167; Barb Bohn 181, 172; Russ Taylor 175.

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D. Hoad (1) ASST: E. Stewart (1), T. Pratte (4) 18:59 NPA C. Hegarty (3) PP ASST: M. Hartley (1), D. McCann (1) Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP NPA 0 0 1 1 1/1 DAU 1 0 2 1 1/5 Goaltender NPA M. Lobreau - (L) 40/43 saves DAU C. Sheffield - (W) 15/16 saves Attendance: 719 - Credit Union Place

Monday, Sept. 30 Wayway 5-1 Neepawa

First Period

10:06 WAY J. Grosdidier (1) PP

ASST: R. Cyca (2) 13:31 WAY J. Marshall (1) ASST: X. Mecas (1), R. Kominko (1)

15:06 WAY J. Grosdidier (2) PP ASST: B. Behrend (2), S. Stone (2) Second Period

05:06 WAY D. Wapass (1)

ASST: J. Marshall (2), S. Stone (3) Third Period

06:38 WAY J. Marshall (2)

ASST: R. Kominko (2), O. Pringle (1) 08:43 NPA M. Hartley (5) ASST: L. Paquette (3), C. Kasprick (2) Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP NPA 0 0 1 1 0/4 DAU 3 1 1 5 2/4

Goaltender

NPA M. Lobreau - (L) 23/28 saves WAY J. Wareham - (W) 28/29 saves Attendance: 505 - Wayway Complex

Cooper Kasprick (#20) and the Neepawa Titans faced the challenge of the Dauphin Kings, in a pair of games last weekend. The Kings would come out on top, winning 4-1 on Friday, Sept. 27 in Neepawa and 3-1 the next night in Dauphin. Combined with a 5-1 loss to Waywayseecappo on Monday, Sept. 30, Neepawa’s record has fallen to 2-3-1 on the season.

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Varsity Boys Soccer: Sept. 26. NACI Tigers 1-0 MCI Chancellors

Varsity Girls Soccer: Sept. 26. NACI Tigers 0-0 MCI Chancellors

Rural Football: Sept. 29. Parkwest Outlaws 20-6 NACI Tigers

Grit Force Fitness hits the next level

Several members of Grit Force Fitness in Neepawa (above picture) participated in the 2024 NXT LVL Games, held last weekend in Winnipeg. The NXT LVL Games are made up of a series of high-intensity fitness maneuvers that involve varied functional movements. For our local participants, a pair of teams made it to the podium, as the combos named ‘The Rookie and the Vet’ (above right) and ‘Les Papa Cool’ (bottom right picture) each finished in second and third place, respectively, in their categories. Congratulations to both those tandems, as well as all the other local competitors who pushed themselves and took their efforts to the next level.

Presented at the 17th

Neepawa and Area Sports Dinner SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Nominations will be judged on the basis of:

• The nominee’s contribution to the growth or strengthening of sport and recreation in Neepawa

• Outstanding leadership skills

• Volunteerism and personal involvement in sport or recreation

• The impact and lasting contribution of the nominee’s efforts

In order to assist the organizers assessment of the nominations, nominators are asked to provide supporting information in a formal letter of nomination.

Please email all nominations with

ATTN: NOMINATION - SPORTS DINNER to Debra at deberic9@gmail.com

Deadline for nominations is Sunday, October 20, 2024

Truth and Reconcilliation golf tournament held at Neepawa

Fall crafts at Neepawa Legion

With the turn of the season to fall brings the annual Margaret Laurence Home Fall Craft Sale. The sale was held on Sept. 28 at the Neepawa Legion from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and had a wide variety of vendors and products. Products found at the sale ranged greatly and included jewelery, hot pepper products, specialty writing tools made of rare and/or unusual materials, and much much more. Plenty to catch the eye of those among the steady flow of attendees!

Top photo: A portion of the day’s crowd and the vendor displays.

Left: Kate Jackman-Atkinson and daughter Evie of Birch Handmade were selling items such as toques and bookmarks.

Right: Donna Freeman had a display of needle felt works, including seasonal and custom ornaments for any time of the year.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE

NEEPAWA GOLF & FOUNTRY CLUB

With Monday, Sept. 30 being National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, many events were taking place in the Neepawa Banner & Press area leading up to that day. Among these was the Sandy Bay Truth and Reconciliation Golf Tournament.

The tournament was held the day prior, on Sept. 29, at the Neepawa Golf & Country Club and, as can be seen here, there was a mass tournout for the day’s tournament.

The largest banner in the top photo reads ‘Every Child Matters’.

PHOTOS BY CASPER WEHRHAHN

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

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Alcoholics Anonymous meetings currently being held at 342 Mountain Ave, Neepawa, Thursdays at 7 pm. Call Don 204-856-9072 or Debbi 204352-4065

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Obituary

Doreen Phyllis Browning (nee Reddick)

March 27, 1930 – September 24, 2024

Peacefully on September 24, 2024, Doreen Phyllis Browning quietly slipped away to her eternal rest at the age of 94 at the Neepawa Health Centre in Neepawa, Manitoba. Doreen was born on March 27, 1930, arriving sooner than expected on a CNR train that was pulling into Winnipeg as her mother and little brother were making their way out west to visit family. Newspaper accounts at the time took note that she started out in life by holding up a train. The second child and oldest daughter of Peter and Liliane Reddick, Doreen grew up in Kapuskasing, Ontario, where she received her education and often spoke fondly of her loving family and the wonderful memories of growing up there.

In 1949, she moved to Winnipeg to attend Normal School and following graduation, taught in several rural one-room schools. Doreen married the love of her life William G. (Bill) Browning on July 23, 1953 and they resided on the farm at Ogilvie until they moved to Gladstone in 1963. Doreen left her teaching career and became a dedicated, caring homemaker to raise her family. She later taught Kindergarten for a few years and was a substitute teacher.

Doreen walked in faith and reflected the light of God in her thoughtful and caring ways. She was a Life Member of the Gladstone UCW and participated in several activities over many years to support the church. She was also a member of the Rebekah Lodge.

Doreen’s interests were varied and included gardening, cooking, baking, canning, sewing, knitting, and crocheting. Doreen was an excellent cook and baker and those who were lucky enough to receive her pies, cakes, cookies, and fancy desserts will remember those sweet delicacies. Doreen always had a song in her heart and loved music of all kinds. She also had an eye for fashion and loved to dress up for special occasions.

Predeceased by her parents, Peter and Liliane, husband Bill, son Myles, brother Marvin, sister Marloe, and father and mother in-law Cliff and Rose Browning; Doreen will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Kim, sister Lorraine, brother Ray (Ann Marie), brother-in-law Pat, niece Marilyn, and nephews Peter (Sandra) and Marc (Becky) and their families, as well as friends, relatives and neighbours. She loved her family dearly, always putting them first, and taking great effort to ensure they were always well cared for. She will be forever remembered for her kindness, a caring and loving heart, and her smile for everyone right up till the end.

Many thanks and much appreciation to the doctors and nursing staff at the Neepawa Health Centre and to Third Crossing Manor for the excellent care and attention she received during her stay there. You are all angels.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 10th at 2:00 pm at the Plumas Cemetery with refreshments to follow at the Plumas Seniors Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gladstone United Church, Box 82, Gladstone, MB, R0J 0T0, or to a charity of one’s choice. Clarke’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

“A Mother is Love” God gave the world stars and there was beauty, God gave the world sun and there was warmth, God gave the world rain and there was life, God gave the world mothers and there was love.

Clarke’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements. www.clarkesfuneralhome.com

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Ronald David Lyon

September 20, 1954-September 20, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald David Lyon on September 20, 2024 at the age of 70. Ron was a beloved husband of 52 years to Freda Lyon (Smith), and a devoted family man and father. Ron was the proud father of 3 and 8 grandchildren to Trent Lyon (Felicia) grandchildren (Arthur and isabella), Kathleen Lyon (Tysen) grandchildren (Jorja, Piper and Lennex) and Stephanie McNamara (Jason) grandchildren (Faith, Hope and Jacob).

Ron was a dedicated and honorable RCMP Officer who served his community for 25 years with unwavering commitment, integrity and kindness. His commitment to upholding justice and maintaining peace was evident throughout his distinguished career. His contributions to law enforcement will forever be remembered by his colleagues and those whose lives he touched throughout his career.

Beyond his career, he cherished the simple joys of life, finding fulfillment in the great outdoors. He was an amazing woodworker, an avid hunter and fisherman, spending much time camping and fishing his yearly trips with his brothers and hunting and fishing trips with his son Trent in the fall. His love for woodworking, which he got from his father, was evident in the many handcrafted pieces of furniture that filled his home as well as his children's. Ron began farming in 1986 when he and his family moved to McCreary. He bought his wife Freda a cow named Bessie as a gift and the farming dream began to unfold. With no prior experience in agriculture, Ron taught himself with the help of his neighbors and cherished friends, everything necessary to run his farm. He learned to cultivate crops, tend to livestock, and build the infrastructure needed for a successful farm. It was a welcome distraction from his career that brought his family closer together. Ron loved tending to the garden with his wife Freda, although he complained incessantly about it. Ron was always willing to help his friends and family, he was always a man you could count on for a helping hand, quick wit, humor and endless laughs.

Ron will be remembered for his love of family, his warm smile, and the kindness he extended to all who knew him. His love for his family was boundless. He enjoyed spending time with his children, their partners and his grandchildren, passing down stories and creating lasting memories that will be cherished by those cJosest to him. He Jeaves behind a legacy of love, loyalty and service. His presence will be deeply missed, but his spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of his family and friends.

Ron was predeceased by his father Arthur Lyon. Ron is survived by his mother Shirley Lyon (Rowlett), his brothers Dan (Joanne), Rick (Lee-Anne), Doug (Marcie) and his sisters Janice (Doug) and Susan (Vernon) and their extended families.

“One can know a man from his laugh and if you like a man's laugh before you know anything of him, you may confidently say that he is a good man.” -Fyodor Dostoevsky

In honoring his wishes there will not be a service. In lieu of flowers the family kindly requests donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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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 23rd day of October, 2024, at the hour of 2:00 PM, at Municipality of WestLakeGladstone, 14 Dennis St. East, Gladstone, MB, proceed to sell by public auction the following described properties:

ALL MINES AND MINERALS VESTED IN THE CROWN (MANITOBA) BY THE REAL PROPERTY ACT IN NE 1/4 20-16-12 WPM - 206 RICHMOND AVE N

358900 LOT 9 BLOCK 2 SS PLAN 24049 PLTO IN W 1/2 29-16-9 WPM EXC ALL MINES, MINERALS, AND SPECIAL RESERVATIONS AS RESERVED IN THE ORIGINAL GRANT FROM THE CROWN

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 exercises 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 $500.85 ($477 + 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 16th day of September, 2024.

Managed by:

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

We are seeking a friendly and professional Receptionist to join our insurance office. The ideal candidate will be the first point of contact for our clients, so excellent communication and customer service skills are a must. As a Receptionist, you will provide administrative support to our team and ensure that our office runs smoothly.

Responsibilities:

• Greet and welcome clients and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.

• Answer and direct incoming calls to the appropriate department or person.

• Maintain a clean and organized reception area.

• Process and manage client inquiries and requests.

• Provide administrative support to other staff members as needed.

• Receive and sort mail and deliveries.

• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Previous experience as a receptionist or in a customer service role.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other common office software.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.

• Ability to maintain a professional and courteous demeanor at all times.

If you are a friendly, organized, and detail-oriented individual with a passion for providing excellent customer service, we encourage you to apply for this position. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and a supportive work environment. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience. Position to start immediately.

Please submit resumes to Mitch Hutton at mhutton@gillandschmall.com

We are looking for a self motivated person to join our team for a long term career in an

Insurance Broker position

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Autopac and General Insurance

• Computer skills are essential

• Office Administration Duties as assigned

We will train the successful person for Autopac and Insurance.

We provide:

• Competitive Wages

• Opportunity for advancement

• Group RRSP Plan

• 3 Weeks Paid Vacation Starting Immediately

• Personal Days available immediately

• Group Health Plan

If this sounds like a fit for you, please e-mail resume to mhutton@gillandschmall.com

PINE CREEK SCHOOL DIVISION

Position: South Itinerant Teacher

Assignment: 1.0 FTE, Term

School: Austin, MacGregor, Colony Schools

Start Date: Immediately or mutually agreed upon

Position: K-8 Teacher

Assignment: 1.0 FTE, Term

School: Muller School (Bloomfield Colony)

Start Date: Immediately or mutually agreed upon

Position: Assistant Mechanic

Assignment: Permanent, 7.5 hrs/day

Location: PCSD Transportation - Austin, MB

Start Date: Immediately or mutually agreed upon

Interested candidates are to submit a cover letter and resume, along with three (3) references by email to:

Human Resources

Pine Creek School Division Box 420 Gladstone, MB R0J 0T0 Email: hr@pcsdonline.ca

Posting will remain open until filled.

Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SALE OF LANDS FOR ARREARS OF TAXES MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH CYPRESS-LANGFORD

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 24th day of October, 2024, at the hour of 9:00 AM, at Municipality of North CypressLangford, 316-4th Avenue, Carberry, 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

169600 LOT 13 BLOCK 3 PLAN 114 BLTO EXC ALL MINES AND MINERALS AS SET FORTH IN TRANSFER NO. 46120 IN SW 1/4 28-12-14 WPM - 19 LILY ST L -$1,800 B -$36,600 $3,825.82

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 exercises 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 NORTH CYPRESS-LANGFORD 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 $500.85 ($477 + 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 1st day of October, 2024.

Managed by:

Teresa Parker Chief Administrative Officer

Municipality of North Cypress-Langford Phone: (204) 834-6600

FOODS

Industrial Butcher (NOC 94141)

Why join our team?

HyLife is a global leader in food processing, with a vision to be the best food company in the world. To achieve this, we are currently expanding our team and have exciting career opportunities at 623 Main St. Neepawa, MB. We are actively seeking to fill 150 positions.

The current starting wage is $16.45/hour with incremental increases to $24.60/hour based on tenure as per our Collective Agreement

Quick Facts:

• Culturally diverse – employ people from all over the world

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

2500+ employees worldwide

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

What we can offer you:

Competitive Wage

• Vacation: 10 working days of paid vacation as per our collective bargaining agreement

• Comprehensive Benefits package – health coverage, dental plan, vision care, long-term disability, and pension plan

• Permanent full-time employment (74-80 hours per bi-weekly)

• PM Shift Premium

• Full training, with genuine opportunities for career progression

• Employee Referral program - $500!

• Free parking

• Company events

• And more!!!!

Your duties may include:

• Slaughter, eviscerate, and mark hogs for further processing; Debone edible parts and remove inedible organs for parts;

• Cut pork carcasses into primal cuts for further processing, cutting, or packaging for local, national, and international premium markets.

We are looking for people who are:

• Fit and capable of working in a physically demanding role

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

• Open to working in colder/warmer environments

• Minimum of one (1) to seven (7) months experience in meat cutting or slaughter or completed a program in Industrial Meat cutting

• Completion of Secondary school or equivalent experience

• Able to effectively communicate in English

HyLife is dedicated to promoting equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those who identify as a member of the following groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Older workers, Veterans, and Visible minorities.

Ways to apply:

Online at http://hylife.com/careers/ or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0. Fax to: 204.476.3791 | Email to: jobs@hylife.com | In Person at 623 Main ST. E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

For inquiries contact: Phone: 204.476.3393

HyLife has an accommodation process for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation during your employment because of a disability, please contact Jobs@hylife.com. An HR representative will be in touch with you as soon as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and our accommodation policy can be forwarded upon request.

Be a part of the HyLife experience – your journey starts here!

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

Tuesday noon Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines.

FOODS

Industrial Plant Cleaner (NOC 65312)

Why join our team?

The current starting wage is $22.20/hour with incremental increases to $23.55/hour based on tenure as per our Collective Agreement Quick Facts:

• Culturally diverse – employ people from all over the world

• Fully integrated facility –Feed Mills, Barns, Transportation, and Production Plant 2500+ employees worldwide

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

What we can offer you:

Competitive Wage

• Vacation: 10 working days of paid vacation as per our collective bargaining agreement

• Comprehensive Benefits package – health coverage, dental plan, vision care, long-term disability, and pension plan

• Permanent full-time employment (74-80 hours per bi-weekly)

• PM Shift

• Full training, with genuine opportunities for career progression

• Employee Referral program - $500!

• Free parking

• Company events

• And more!!!!

Your duties may include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing butcher and slaughter production areas and everything in between to ensure top-quality food safety standards.

Operating cleaning equipment like high-pressure hoses to clean production equipment.

• Using cleaning chemicals with respect and following Material Safety Data Sheets.

• Ensuring all Quality Assurance checks are performed.

• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work area throughout the facility.

• Collaborating as a team to meet tight deadlines, ensuring production floors operate on time.

We are looking for people who are:

• Fit and capable of working in a physically demanding role. Capable of bending, lifting, and climbing.

• Available to work an 8-hour Night Shift from MondayFriday, between 11:15 PM to 9:00 AM

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

• Capable of working in diverse environments, including exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and odors Minimum of one (1) to seven (7) months experience in sanitation, or industrial cleaning, or heavy-duty cleaning

• Completion of Secondary school or equivalent experience

• Able to effectively communicate in English

• At least 18 years old to meet the minimum age requirement

Ways to apply: Online at http://hylife.com/careers/ or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0. Fax to: 204.476.3791 | Email to: jobs@hylife.com | In Person at 623 Main ST. E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

For inquiries contact: Phone: 204.476.3393

H yL ife has an accommodation process for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation during your employment because of a disability, please contact Jobs@hylife.com. An HR representative will be in touch with you as soon as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and our accommodation policy can be forwarded upon request.

Be a part of the HyLife experience – your journey starts here!

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

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Neepawa’s Touchwood Park marked a momentous occasion on Wednesday, Sept. 25, with the official grand opening of the new Accessible Playground. A celebration was held from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 145 Commerce St., where the playground is located. A large crowd attended the event, which included a barbecue with the Neepawa Titans, tours of the Day Service Building and a ceremonial ribbon cutting. The ribbon cutting was conducted by deputy mayor Murray Parrott, board member Jeff Braun, Touchwood Park’s Board of Directors, executive director Arleigh Wilson and assistant executive director Holly Pankratz (pictured top left). Bottom left: A portion of the crowd that attended. Right: Individuals from the ribbon cutting pose on a portion of the new playstructure.

Great show of support in Gladstone for annual Terry Fox Breakfast and Walk

Austin Woollen Mill update

By Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press

Back in April, The Neepawa Banner & Press covered the grand opening of the Austin Woollen Mill. About 400 people showed up for mill tours, tea and sweets, and some shopping.

The Manitoba Sheep Association was there answering questions about Manitoba’s sheep breeds and methods of flock management.

booth at two fibre festivals this summer, and we’re hoping to build on that experience to serve you better.

On Sunday, Sept 15, an event to honour the legacy of Terry Fox was held at Stride Hall in Gladstone. In total, 130 people attended the pancake breakfast, raffle and walk. Once the numbers from the events were tabulated, the community of Gladstone was able to raise an impressive $8,154 for this important cause.

like to send a big thank you to all the volunteers and participants who made this day a big success. Thanks also to all those who provided donations.

Members of the local organizing committee would

Each September, communities across Canada and around the world,

assemble to raise money for cancer research and celebrates the memory of Fox and his Marathon of Hope. Since 1981 the Terry Fox Foundation has been able to raise just over $900 million.

Austin Woollen Mill is now offering a learn-to-knit course for beginners.

We set up our vendor

The company attended The Blue Hills Fibre Festival in Carberry in June and the MB Fibre Festival in Sept. 6 and 7. The MB Fibre Fest also brought a surge in interest in custom processing and their schedule is now filled up for a bit more than 12 months but new applicants are being scheduled for fall of 2025!

PHOTO BY JEREMY VOGT

PHOTO COURTESY OF TOUCHWOOD PARK

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The pancake breakfast has become a bit of a tradition in Gladstone as the kickoff of Terry Fox Run each September.

PHOTOS BY SANDRA HUNTER AND KELVIN BUECKERT

The congregation for the Gladstone United Church celebrated a very important milestone on Sunday, Sept. 29, as the church celebrated the anniversary of its opening back in 1924.

Portage la Prairie hosts Orange Shirt Day

Pictured here is a scene from Orange Shirt Day, held in Portage la Prairie on Sept. 30. This event was put on by the National Indigenous Residential School Museum in collaboration with Long Plain First Nation, of Treaty 1 Territory. The day included a reconcilliation/honour walk from Portage City Hall to the National Indigenous Residential School Museum of Canada Inc. (escorted by ADC Security and horses from Meeches Ranch), a minute of silence for all Indigenous Residential School survivors and children who did not make it home, opening remarks from Chief David Meeches, Long Plain First Nation; deputy mayor Terry Porter MLA Jeff Bereza and councillor Liz Merrick; food, a mini Powwow demonstration (as shown above) and much more.

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October 11, 2024.