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Friday, November 24, 2017 • Vol.122 No.18 • Neepawa, Manitoba

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Plenty of things heat up when the temperature drops, including the risk for fire hazards. Fireplaces, stoves, heating systems, candles, and even electric lights are used more often during the winter than any other time of year, so it makes sense that the risk of home fires increases when the mercury drops.

The U.S. Fire Administration says 905 people die in winter home fires each year. Cooking is the leading cause of all home fires and contributes to around $2 billion in property loss each year. Understanding potential risks and exercising caution can help homeowners protect themselves, their families and their homes from fire.

Cooking Home heating fires peak between the hours of 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., when many people are home preparing dinner. The following steps, courtesy of the American Red Cross, can improve safety in the kitchen and reduce the likelihood of a home fire.

• Never leave cooking food unattended, as it can take just seconds for fires to ignite.

• Keep anything that can catch fire away from the stove or other appliances that generate heat.

• Clean regularly to prevent grease buildup.

• Make sure appliances are turned off before leaving the room or going to bed.

Heating The National Fire Protection Association warns that heating is the second leading cause of home fires, deaths and injuries in the United States.

The NFPA offers these safety guidelines.

• Install heating appliances according to manufacturers’ instructions or have a professional do the installation.

• Fuel-burning equipment needs to vent to the outside.

• Never use an oven to heat a home.

• Keep anything that can burn away from heating equipment, including portable space heaters.

• Clean and inspect heating appliances regularly.

• Turn off portable heaters when leaving the room or going to bed.

Electric The National Safety Council estimates that between 600 and 1,000 people die each year from electrocution.

Electricity also can contribute to home fires. The Energy Education Council offers these safety suggestions.

• Never force plugs into outlets.

• Check that cords are not frayed or cracked. Do not run cords under carpets or place them in high-traffic areas.

• Use extension cords only on a temporary basis.

• Make sure light bulbs are the proper wattage for fixtures.

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An artist’s rendering of the proposed fire hall, which was unveiled earlier this year. Construction on the long awaited building will begin in May, 2018.

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

By March 2019, Neepawa will have a new fire hall.

On Tuesday, Nov. 21, Neepawa Town council formally approved the construction of the proposed 10,000-squarefoot structure, which will be built on the former C.N. property, near Mill Street.

Crane Steel Structures Ltd, based out of Brandon, won the construction bid with a tender of $2.592 million, plus GST. The next lowest bid was from Excel Construction,

also of Brandon, for $2.67 million. All of the other bids were over $3 million.

Mayor Adrian de Groot noted that while Crane was the lowest bid, it was their solid reputation for quality work across the Westman region that made this an easy decision.

“What we’ve done is that we did some site visits with a few of the contractors to see exactly what they were capable of. To look at the physical construction. We found that Crane Steel was a reputable company,” said de Groot.

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Construction will be scheduled to begin on May 1, 2018, with an end date of sometime in March of the following year. The estimated $2.592 million price tag is higher than the $2 million that has been set aside from the Town’s reserve funds for the project. De Groot noted that since the construction spans over the next two fiscal years, the Town will have options available to offset the extra cost.

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Challenge accepted, challenge met!

Area residents step up with over $45,000 in donations to Beautiful Plains Foundation

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Preparations are well underway for one of Neepawa’s longest running annual showcases. Though the 52nd Neepawa and District Fine Arts Festival is not scheduled until Apr. 8-11, 2018, at the Knox Presbyterian Church, the behind the scenes work by the executive committee is ongoing throughout the year.

The annual festival features singers, pianists and orators showcasing their skills in front of an audience and receiving feedback from an adjudicator. The event is composed of both competitive and non-competitive classes. For 2018, the tentative schedule has already been set and includes: Sunday, Apr. 8 - Piano in the afternoon. Duet concert in the evening Monday, Apr. 9 - Piano.

Tuesday, Apr. 10 - Vocal and speech workshops throughout the day. A vocal concert in the evening Wednesday, Apr. 11 - Speech.

The adjudicators for the upcoming year will be David Klassen for vocal and speech and Eleanor Epp for piano.

Meanwhile, the executive is looking for a Vocal chair.

This role includes organizing the entries into categories, helping create the program timeline and assisting at the time of the festival. Anyone interested in entering can get entry forms and information from their music teachers, ArtsForward, or by contacting our executive through the Fine Arts Festival’s Facebook page. A syllabus (the book that outlines all of the classes and rules for festival) is also located at the ArtsForward building in Neepawa, at 293 Mountain Ave. The deadline for entries is Feb. 1, 2018.

Anyone can support the festival financially by becoming a Friend of the Festival! With a $25 donation, a Friend of the Festival will receive a tax receipt, a free program and have free admission into the festival.

These donations are helpful for continuing to help cover expenses, such as maintaining the grand piano, rental, paying for adjudicators and certificates for the participants. Financial support helps the committee continue to give musicians, and now speakers in the speech categories, a chance to perform in front of a live audience and get feedback from an expert in the field.

Next meeting is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 14, at 3:00 p.m. in the Lion’s Den, in the ArtsForward basement.

Local ballerina shines on big stage

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

Auditioning for a major stage production such as the Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker would be a nerve-racking endeavour for even the most experienced performers.

But for five-year-old Rapunzel Ford of Neepawa, it was just another chance to dance. That confidence could be the reason, the youngster was selected to perform with the travelling production during their performance at the Westman Centennial Auditorium (WMCA) in Brandon on Monday, Nov. 20.

Rapunzel, who is in her second year of ballet with the Brandon School of Dance, successfully auditioned for a role in the 25th anniversary tour, back in September. While the tour does feature world-class performers from across Russia in the lead roles, it also provides some opportunities for local dancers.

Rapunzel’s mother, Corrie Ford noted that her daughter was chosen to play the sleigh child role. Ford said that after she learned that she’d been selected to perform with the Moscow ballet, Rapunzel spent the next few months working very hard to prepare.

“She has practiced for two months with their teacher in Brandon every Sunday, in addition to her regular classes with Brandon School of Dance, which are every Saturday,”

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Rapunzel Ford (inset picture) of Neepawa performed in the travelling production of the Moscow’s Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker in Brandon on Monday, Nov. 20. Ford performed as the sleigh child (pictured).

noted Ford. “On the day of the show, [Rapunzel] got to spend the day rehearsing with the Russians. At age five, she was the youngest dancer in the production, but had zero nerves the day of this performance. She seems so comfortable on the big stage.”

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Throne speeches are built on consultation

As this is being written, the PC Manitoba government is about to present their third Speech from the Throne. The speech will outline the government’s plans for the future. It happens every year or so.

Early Tuesday morning there was an interesting quote in the Winnipeg Free Press. It said, “The Opposition NDP questioned why the government felt the need to hire a consultant in the run-up to the throne speech to advise it on the funding of future economic initiatives.

Deloitte LLP won a competition to do that work earlier this fall. Its first report to government was due Nov. 10.

“The delivery of a report like this right before a throne speech suggests that Pallister’s brought in a private consultant to do their work for them, and paid them $150,000 to do it,” NDP finance critic James Allum said Monday.

“This government spends their time talking to backroom accountants and private consultants instead of the Manitobans that are relying on them.”’

As is often the case, that NDP quote was pretty funny. If in fact, the government could get a financial analysis for only $150,000 it would be a good deal. The criticism is also funny as the NDP hired the same firm at times over their years in government to do the same kind of review.

Not only did the NDP hire the same company, they did consult Manitobans as Allum suggests a government should.

They also based their policies largely on inputs from the unions as the unions contribute a large amount of delegates to the NDP conventions. neepawa

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RIGHT IN THE CENTRE

Ken Waddell The PCs did consult Manitobans at meetings all over the province. At those meetings, the people of Manitoba repeated their election night opinion, namely get the spending under control. At the current rate of income and expenses, Manitoba is not sustainable. Plain and simple!

Manitoba finds itself in a situation that most provinces are in, that is expenses are higher than income. It’s called deficit financing and the annual deficit adds to the debt every year. In fairness to all governments, past and present, it is difficult to provide all the services people want or need at the current income levels.

With five per cent GST, eight per cent PST and both personal and corporate income taxes deemed to be high, it is difficult to squeeze more money out of the Canadian taxpayer.

The problem for every government is to maintain health and education levels at the expected standards of the day. Health care alone, as has been written here and elsewhere takes up 40 per cent of the government’s income.

The PCs, or more precisely, Premier Pallister, f loated the idea of a health care premium.

Many provinces have one and

it is directed income targeted to health care. It was shot down by people of all political stripes. We will see if it emerges in the Speech from the Throne but if it does it will be in the face of fierce public opposition. Misplaced anger in my opinion as the money will have to come from somewhere for health care. Regional Health Authorities can only cut so far it seems before the public outrage begins to rise up.

Public outrage is on the rise already as certain rural ambulance stations are being closed. Newer larger ones are being built but the outrage is mounting. In the southern half of south-western Manitoba, there are several small town hospitals. The emergency room portion of those hospitals will be regionalized by default and design. By default as rural region populations drop and by design as RHAs cope with aging facilities and ongoing staff shortages.

So the Speech from the Throne is the design. We will have to see how much it and the ongoing plan is affected by the stark reality (the default portion) and how much can be planned as Manitoba goes into its future.

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provincial carbon tax is coming and for better and worse, it will have an impact on rural Manitobans. While we know how much we will pay and when, one big question remains— what will happen to the projected $260 million the province is expecting to collect annually? Right now, Manitobans can have their say, but it won’t last long.

O ne of t he major benef its MY of t he M a d e PERSPECTIVE i n Ma n itoba climate and green plan, announced about a mont h ago, Kate is that it allows Jackman-Atkinson that money to spent according to Manitoba’s priorities, not those of Ottawa. In announcing the plan, Premier Brian Pallister said that it wouldn’t just be dumped into general revenue, it would be spent in ways that help Manitoba achieve the initiatives sent forward in the plan.

To that end, a survey is currently available asking Manitobans how they would like to see the money used.

Rural Manitobans have the most to both gain and lose under the climate and green plan. We can’t park our cars and take the bus to work and most of us can’t realistically bike or walk either.

A carbon tax on fuel will impact us and there’s very little we can do to mitigate the added cost, we can buy more efficient vehicles, but we still have to drive. Additionally, we can make our homes more efficient, but no matter how snug they are, many of us will still have to consume power to keep our yard lights and heated water bowls running.

On the f lip side, we have a lot to offer in terms of carbon sequestration and ecological goods and services. The land that can absorb all that carbon and hold back f lood water isn’t located in Winnipeg, it’s located across rural Manitoba. We have the potential to get paid for the work we can do, and are doing, but only if enough of us tell the government that it should be a priority.

I took the survey this week and it’s extremely important for all rural Manitobans to do the same. To start with, I noticed the lack of options targeted at those beyond the perimeter. Most of the survey follows a rigid multiple-choice structure, covering three categories: helping households; investing in green projects and clean growth; and adapting to climate change. Many of the choices just don’t have much to offer rural Manitobans.

For example, under “Investing in green projects and clean growth”, I would expect to see initiatives like incentives for maintaining or expanding wetlands or grasslands, which act as carbon sinks and fight erosion and f looding. Instead, respondents are asked to rank five potential projects: build more bike trails and bike lanes, create a clean technology fund for business innovation, buy more electric busses, build electric vehicle charging stations and establish a green jobs youth corps. Bike trails and electric busses have nothing to offer rural Manitobans wanting to reduce their carbon footprint and the other three options are tangential at best. Not only is there no option to support those wanting to make their agricultural operations more ecologically beneficial, there is nothing to recognize or reward the work people are already doing.

If rural Manitobans do only one thing this week, it’s imperative that they complete the form and make our voices heard. The urban environmentalists and lobby groups will most certainly have their say and if we don’t contribute to the solution, we can’t complain when it fails to properly take into account those beyond the perimeter. The survey can be found at www.gov. mb.ca/climateandgreenplan/chooseyourclimateplan.html, but it’s only available until the end of this month.

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Perspectives Our Christmas traditions Observation

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

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s I look back over my years on this planet, my one regret is that I did not spend nearly enough time living in the moment and enjoying the good experiences that came to me each day.

For that, I have only myself to blame—something that I realized far too late in life.

In my college and early seminary years, I was urged to plan my preaching schedule at least six months to one year in advance (which is what I did) and then to begin my research for and writing of future sermons at least four to six months ahead (which I also did).

As a result, when I should have been focusing on Advent and Christmas and celebrating along with everyone else, I was thinking about and planning for Lent and Easter. Needless to say, my family was not impressed with my lack of Christmas spirit.

But some traditions from those early years remain deeply embedded in my life to this day. They are traditions my family and

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this is most likely) be recorded so that my wife can watch them later. And we will each be watching our favorite Christmas specials.

My wife will be enjoying those featuring her favorite Country music stars. But, because of my addiction to animated cartoons, I will be watching specials featuring such immortals as Bugs Bunny, Charlie Brown, the Flintstones and Garfield the Cat. Chr ist mas shopping has already begun in our house. We’ve made our list, checked it twice and it really doesn’t matter if those on the list are naughty or nice. All of us are really nice—most of the time—so every person on the list will get something we know he or she can use.

Since my retirement from full-time Sunday ministry,

we have spent our Christmas Eves at home. We will probably do that again this year. Family members will join us on Christmas Day for gift exchange and Christmas dinner; and I plan to enjoy every minute of it.

The decorations will come down and be put away shortly after New Year’s Day and life will return to normal (whatever that is) once again.

Ours will be a very quiet Christmas—as they all have been since my wife’s mother (the last of our parents) passed away. I actually prefer it that way. A quiet celebration allows for times of solitude—times when I can think, reflect on life and say a few prayers for people I know. For some, this past year has had more than its share of pain and sorrow; and they will spend parts of this Christmas feeling very lonely and, at times, very much alone.

Next week, I will address some words to this special group of people. I hope we all will find them helpful, encouraging and where necessary, comforting.

drawer. Not truly a drawer but a whole series of shelves.

The more space one has the more space one fills!

When I was a child there was a kitchen drawer that was filled with the necessary things- small hammer, pliers, screwdrivers, flashlight, etc. and then, as we walked past with an item we didn’t want to walk all the way to its home, we opened the drawer and popped it in.

You could find washers, and match books, and various size nails and screws. Still in the same utilitarian family, right? Dig deeper and there were bits of string and twine, twist ties, odds and sods.

Every once in a while, mom would dump the whole thing

out, discard the debris, organize and utter dire threats to those who misused ‘her’ space. Inevitably, shortly after a purge one would need something that had been thrown out. In my kitchen is one drawer that contains the phone book, the manuals for the appliances, spare candles and soup can labels.

That is as close to a junk drawer as I get. Becausein the entrance I have not one, but two closets. One with a bank of shelves. Here reside my house tools, cans of nuts, washers, nails and sundry metal things. Perfect for picture hanging needs and small repairs. Some of the filled containers grew from the laundry room. All those years of farming and shop working allowed me to empty many a heavy pocket!

Easier by far to chuck the finds into a tin that carry the find back down and outside. Interesting finds, both the button jar and the junk drawer.

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Neil Strohschein I work to keep alive. This week, I thought I’d share some with you.

First, Christmas decorations never go up before Nov. 11. Remembrance Day always has been a major event in our house.

These days, we spend it with Legion comrades in Kelwood, where I lead the annual RD service. Even if I wasn’t leading a service, we would still attend. We are not about to change this family tradition any time soon.

From early December on, our house will be filled with Christmas music— Country Classics, for the most part, but we will also listen to the old and familiar Christmas carols. As for the growing number of Christmas movies, every one of them will either be watched when it airs or (and

Button jars and junk drawers…

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emember grandma’s button jar?

An eclectic collection accumulated over a lifetime, sometimes handed down from generation to generation. It was from a time when we wore out our clothing. The buttons were carefully snipped off and reused. There was a time when the precious contents were used as a cold winter afternoon’s amusement; grouping and counting out the ones that were the same, and sometimes strung on a string for a pretty. Among the treasures could be the large brassy buttons off a gentleman’s suit, the super tiny ones of a man’s shirt. (never could figure out why the smallest buttons were imposed on the larger hands!) Then there were the cute ones, little plastic ducks or hearts. Used and reused for the many children in the home. Pearl shaped buttons, delicate

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen and beautiful and too often, in the jar because one of the ten had gotten lost and so the whole lot needed to be re-purposed. Sitting around the table, spilling the colourful circles out, began the family stories. ‘remember when’- this was on that dress that grandma made, the outfit I wore to-, and the memories warm the room. My current button jar is not a jar at all, but a small plastic box, filled with unimaginative extra’s clipped from the inside seam of new garments. The family collection was shared with a daughter when she was teaching kindergarten and needed counters.

Ah, but I do have a junk

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By Addy Oberlin

The other day I was listening to a DVD with marching band music. It brought back memories from when I was a young girl and we had a marching band in our town.

If you became a member of that club you could walk behind the band and even wore a uniform. I begged and pleaded with my dad if I could walk behind that band but for some reason I was not allowed to. All I could do was watch through the window as the band walked past our house. Even my best friend was walking behind the band.

When the band on the DVD started to play the Sousa march “Power and Glory” I recognized the hymn “Onward Christian Soldiers.” Sabine Baring-Gould writes that we are Christian soldiers who are marching as if to war, but that Christ will lead the way to victory.

The Bible tells us in Timothy 2:3 “Thou therefor endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.”

We need to be strong in the Lord this week and keep marching on until the end.

Question of the week In your experience, are Town of Neepawa operated facilities and area businesses accessible?

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Thumbs up to all the schoolage children who attended the Remembrance Day service in Neepawa. Thanks especially to the parents and the leaders of the groups who felt it was beneficial for children to learn how to sit quietly and listen.

Marie Angers Neepawa

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Submissions must include a name and must be under 100 words.

We want to hear from you!

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Helen Drysdale out of helen’s kitchen

Early 2000’s

This year Canada is celebrating 150 years since confederation (the sesquicentennial). I thought I would spend the next several months showcasing some historic recipes in Canada’s honour.

May 16, 2006 – Canada Census day.

2007 - Canada 2006 Census data is released; the population of Canada in 2006 was 31,612,897.

February 2008 - Hytek took over Spring Hill Hog Farms and by May hopes to have 20 of the first expected foreign workers.

October - Construction continues at the new personal Care Home. The open concept, one floor building has five pods, housing 20 residents each, and a centralized reception is set to be open March 2009.

April 2009 – Neepawa Press headlines state-“Neepawa Hospital was a jewel once.

Now it has a leaky roof, heat and cooling problems and doesn’t meet current standards.”

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BEAUTIFUL PLAINS MUSEUM ARCHIVES Canadian television sitcom, Corner Gas, produces its last show in 2009.

The old Neepawa Post Office (1909-1971) was located in the present Team The flood of 2009 has become Manitoba’s third worst in 100 years, bring the military Electronics building.

In the early days Riding Mountain National Park to Manitoba to help. Flooding in the Red River watershed was worse due to unusual ice conditions which caused blocks in the drainage system and raised river levels beyond headquarters was in the same building. what would have occurred under normal conditions.

Bake day Delicious Feb. 12, 2010 – The Winter Olympic Games begin in Vancouver. Canada wins 14 This was always a great treat for us. Submitted by Donna Birnie (Denoon) gold medals – an all-time high for a host country in a Winter Olympics.

March 25 – Stephen Harper’s government is defeated on a non-confidence vote When mom (Audrey Denoon) baked bread or buns, she would often save some dough by the opposition. In May 02, the 41 federal election Stephen Harper wins a majority to make a small casserole. She would make the buns very small and layer them in the government. casserole and pour the following over the raw dough. Bake at 375° In 2008 Beautiful Plains museum compiled a cookbook celebrating 125 years of community. It was honoring the people who came braving the unknown, seeking a 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla better life. The introduction says, 1 cup of cream, real cream she got from 1 tsp. baking powder “We all have fond memories of Grandma’s saskatoon pie or raspberry jam on fresh a neighbor a mile away who milked cows bread. How far we have come from the wood stoves our grandma cooked on. The wood hauling, damper and draft setting so the oven would be the right temperature and the Oven stew ashes to carry out. In the midst of all this, there was Daisy to milk, eggs to gather, This was Irene McDonald’s recipe for United Church or Legion functions. Submitgardens to preserve, clothes to wash and children to raise.” Perhaps you will recognize ted by Kris Servante the names on the recipes. Enjoy.

8 lbs. stewing meat 1/2 box Minute Tapioca Oatmeal muffins 5 lbs. potatoes 1/2 bunch celery Submitted by Janet McGillvray. This was a recipe from her grandmother Jessie Mc2 1/2 lb. carrots 1 lb. parsnips or turnips Cracken 1/2 lb. onions salt and pepper 1/2 cup butter 1 tsp. baking powder 60 oz. can tomato juice 3/4 cup sugar 1 tsp. baking soda Prepare vegetables for stew. Not necessary to brown meat but you can if you wish.

1 egg salt Put all in a large roaster and cook in oven at 350° for 3-4 hours. Add water if it gets dry.

1 cup butter milk 1 cup oatmeal 1 cup flour

Beatrice Justice keeps everyone guessing A word of advice from Exodus 2:22

Looking over the attendance pads from her first Sunday service, new rector Sarah Hyden-Smith read, “Juliet Stoughton.” Next to the name, the box marked “visitor” was checked. Just below, on the next line, she saw the shaky handwriting belonging to Caroline Tittle, owner of Caroline’s Beauty Salon. She had also checked the visitor’s box by her name.

It’s quite interesting that these two women’s names were listed in order on the attendance pad. That meant they were seated side by side in the pew. Since the sanctuary was packed for Sarah’s first Sunday, they must have been seated close together.

Leaving her office to make her first visits as rector of the Anglican church, Sarah had no way of knowing that these visits would be with two strangers who happened to have so much in common.

Before she exited the building, Sarah was met just outside the church office by Beatrice Justice, a peculiar woman with the reputation for being a bit unusual. Beatrice, Sarah learned, had dropped by the church to pick up a copy of the Canterbury Devotional for a sick friend.

At least that’s what she told her new pastor.

The real reason for Beatrice’s stopover was to get a close-up view of her new pastor. After all, she had never met a female preacher up close. Perhaps, she imagined, she might pick up some interesting tidbit concerning the new minister to share with her fellow members of the Lennox Valley Auburn Hat Society.

After a quick introduction, Beatrice asked her new shepherd how she was adjusting to her new home.

“I’m finally starting to learn where things are,” conceded Sarah. She had no idea how much of an adjustment she was in for.

Her new congregant took Sarah by surprise with her answer: “Exodus 2, verse 22.”

Then Beatrice nodded, turned and walked out the door. Rev. Hyden-Smith wasn’t sure what to think about the encounter.

Sarah would soon realize that Beatrice’s reputation was well-deserved. Instead of speaking in sentences, like most everyone else, she would often answer with a scripture reference.

It’s not so unusual for folks in a place like Lennox Valley to quote scripture now and then. Even Sarah might offer some pastoral advice like, “The Bible says God will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear.”

The difference was Beatrice didn’t quote Bible verses themselves. She would just spit out the chapter and verse number, leaving most to wonder what kind of backhanded compliment or advice they had just been given.

Customarily when she did this, many had noticed, she had a devilish smile on her face, as if she had outwitted her less scripturally educated conversation partner.

Walking toward her car, Sarah took a mental note to look up Exodus 2:22 later and see what Beatrice was talking about. “Maybe,” she thought, “I should brush up on my Old Testament.”

Her first stop was at the home of Juliet Stoughton.

The house looked like many in the valley: White, with an old-fashioned front porch, probably built 30 years before Sarah was born.

There was a porch swing that hadn’t been occupied in some time. A couple of planters with the remains of what used to be azaleas and geraniums nestled against the front edge of the porch.

Other than an occasional salesman or someone selling a religion, there hadn’t been many visitors to Juliet’s home since her soulmate moved on to be with his new soulmate. She recognized her guest immediately from her visit a week earlier to the Anglican church.

It’s interesting how two strangers can form an instantaneous bond. She didn’t say anything about it, but somehow Juliet knew they were going to be close friends from the moment they met.

Once inside, Sarah was surprised to see a Bible on the coffee table. “I believe it belongs to my landlord,” Juliet told her.

“Do you mind if I look at it?” Sarah asked.

As the pastor flipped through the pages, Juliet asked, “What are you looking for?”

Sarah faintly replied, “Exodus 2, verse 22.”

The Good Folks of Lennox Valley is a feature that previously appeared in the Neepawa Press and will run weekly in the Neepawa Banner & Press. Visit lennoxvalley.com to learn more about the good folks.

Rural Outlook The Peter and Duncan Henderson Outfit

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Submitted

Manitoba Agricultural Museum

Peter Henderson was born near Carleton Place, Ontario in 1860 into a large family. His brother, Duncan, was born in 1863.

Mr. Henderson Senior died in 1874. Peter went to work in a woolen mill near the Henderson Farm. Duncan also went to work, first on a farm, then road building and then spent seven years in the woolen mill. An older brother also worked in the woolen mill, but died in an industrial accident in the mill.

Peter decided that the woolen mill was not for him and went west in 1881 with two other men, W. H. Latimer and James Rae. From Emerson, they travelled out to the Boissevain area by foot, spending one night at the farm of William Story in the Darlingford area. That night Mrs. Story gave birth to a baby girl who, 21 years later, would become Peter Henderson’s second wife!

Next morning, the three men continued west on foot to the Boissevain area. Peter Henderson homesteaded the E 1/2 of 34-3-20 and James Rae took the W 1/2, registering their claims on Oct. 29, 1881 at Old Deloraine which involved yet another journey by foot. Peter then walked to Brandon and took a job as a carpenter with the CPR for the winter. In March 1882, Duncan Henderson took train from Ontario to Brandon and joined his brother. Duncan Henderson then walked to Old Deloraine and registered a homestead claim. Peter, Duncan, James Rae and W.H. Latimer then traveled south to the Turtle Mountains where they cut

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3-400 lbs. $2.15 - $2.39 4-500 lbs. $2.00 - $2.24 5-600 lbs. $1.80 - $2.11 6-700 lbs. $1.70 - $2.02 7-800 lbs. $1.60 - $1.905 8-900 lbs. $ - $.

900+ lbs. $ - $.

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trees and skidded them to Rae’s homestead where they constructed a shanty to live in while they broke their homesteads.

Peter and Duncan’s first few crops were not large in acres. Their homesteads were broken by yokes of oxen which, while hardy beasts, were rather slow. The seed had to be broadcast by hand out of a container carried by a strap around the neck and shoulders and then harrowed in or plowed in. When this crop was harvested the nearest market was Brandon and the crop was delivered there by oxen. Traveling to Brandon meant a round trip of from 100 to 140 miles, depending on which trail the Henderson Brothers took. And all perhaps for 20 Cents a bushel!

Duncan left a brief record of the crops on his homestead which tells of the struggles the Henderson Brothers faced homesteading in the 1880s: l883-Nine acres frozen.

1884-Frozen, drew to Brandon, 20c per bushel. l885-Frozen, sold entire crop l8c per bushel. l886-Dried out. l887-Very fair, but low in price, around 20c. l888-Frozen August 8. Never cut a sheaf.

l889-Dry. Very scant crop. l890-Hailed 100 per cent.

No insurance.

1891-Fair to good. Some frosted.

1892-Fair to good.

Duncan did relate that in those days, one always had the comforting thought that as a last resort one could at least eat the oxen. He also related that his first real crop was in 1895. His wheat averaged forty bushels per acre and sold for from 35c to 40c per bushel. This crop finally placed Duncan on a solid basis for the future.

Duncan and Peter owned one of the f irst stream threshing outfits, a Cornell portable steam engine and a Wide Awake Separator, in the Boissevain area. They custom threshed as far as 25 miles away from their homesteads in a threshing run that lasted 3 months.

Apparently the brothers had the reputation of being the fastest “feeders” in the area.

Prof. J.E. Sweet of Cornell University in Ithaca, NY developed the Cornell portable steam eng ine design. He licensed the manufacture of the design to Haggard Brothers of Brampton, Ontario. Haggard manufactured the design until 1891 when the company ceased oper-

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(Left to right) Peter and Duncan Henderson with a Cornell portable steam engine and a Wide Awake Separator

ations. The company was then acquired by the Ross family and manufacture resumed. J.M. Ross and Company manufactured the Cornell in both portable and traction versions and in a variety of sizes: 14,16, 18, 20 and 22 horsepower.

J.M. Ross and Company later moved operations to St. Catherines, Ontario and while there obtained the rights to manufacture

a Garr-Scott threshing machine design. However the company ceased operations some time after that and disappeared.

There is suggestion that a Cornell portable steam engine design was licensed to the Brandon Machine Works and manufactured there for some period of time around 1900 to 1910.

Haggard Brothers also manufactured the Wide

Notice of Environment Act Proposal Manitoba Sustainable Development has received a proposal pursuant to The Environment Act regarding the following operation and invites public participation in the review process: PARKVIEW COLONY FARMS WASTEWATER TREATMENT LAGOON FILE: 5656.00 South-Man Engineering has filed a proposal on behalf of Parkview Colony Farms Ltd. for the construction and operation of a new wastewater treatment lagoon to serve the colony in NE 13-18-15W, which is in the Rural Municipality of Rosedale, five kilometres east and one kilometre north of the community of Riding Mountain. The facility would consist of one primary cell and one secondary cell, and would discharge treated effluent to a drainage system leading to the Big Grass River. Discharges would occur between June 15 and October 31 of any year.

Anyone likely to be affected by the above operation and who wishes to make a representation either for or against the proposal should contact the department, in writing or by email to Bruce.Webb@gov.mb.ca, not later than DECEMBER 22, 2017. Further information is available from the Public Registries located at: Legislative Library, 200 Vaughan St., Winnipeg; Millennium Public Library, 4th Floor, 251 Donald St., Winnipeg; Online Registry: www.manitoba.ca/sd/eal/registries/index. html or by contacting Bruce Webb, Environmental Engineer.

Information submitted in response to this proposal is considered public information and will be made available to the proponent and placed on the public registry established in accordance with Section 17 of The Environment Act. Environmental Approvals Branch Manitoba Sustainable Development 123 Main Street, Suite 160 Winnipeg MB R3C 1A5 Toll Free: 1-800-282-8069 Fax: (204) 945-5229 Website: www.gov.mb.ca/sd/eal

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Awake Separator. Little is known of this separator as none have appeared to have survived.

The Manitoba Agricultural Museum is open year round and operates a website at http://ag-museum. mb.ca/ which can provide visitors with information on Museum and the Reunion including location and hours of operation.

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Construction of new fire hall scheduled to begin in May 2018 Continued from page 1 “What our administration has been discussing over the last several weeks, is that one of the advantages that we have here is that it would be over two budget periods. So, the impact will be over those two budget periods. Certainly that makes a big difference. It allows for some flexibility.

Some carryovers into 2019 and looking at a smoother transition in order to manage the cost,” he said.

When asked if one of the options to cover the cost could be the use of additional funds from the reserves, de Groot said the final decisions on that, at this point, are still speculative.

“We don’t know yet, what our year-end is. Last year, we had about 600 and some odd thousand dollars unspent in savings and things like that. If we see another year like that, although we want rather to not have it, because, are there things that we didn’t spend that we should of.

So, yeah, it’s a little bit premature, but we’re confident that we have the ability to go forward. That’s where we’re at right now. We have that confidence.”

Perpetual care extended The Riverside Cemetery’s Perpetual Care (PC) program will continue for another year. Town council agreed to a deal with Vanstone Nurseries, of Portage la Prairie, to provide petunias. The agreement is for one year, starting in 2018, at a cost of $11,136, taxes included. There is an option to extend for an addi-

We asked, you answered Here are some of the responses you provided for the Friday, Nov. 17 question ‘Is the Town of Neepawa doing a good job with its snow removal program?’. Response with names attached are printed in the pages of the Banner & Press.

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The property where the future fire hall will be located in Neepawa. The estimated construction cost is expected to be $2.592 million, plus GST.

tional two years, with the cost being $11,424 for the second year, and $11,442 for a third year. Mayor de Groot said this provides the town with flexibility, as they evaluate the program.

Six companies placed bids with the Town of Neepawa to provide the petunias.

The previous contract had an estimated cost of $17,000 per year.

Deal reached with workers A tentative deal has been reached between the Town of Neepawa and its unionized employees. On Nov. 3, local members of CUPE Local 1735 voted to accept the terms of the contract, which will run through to 2020. The previous deal expired at the end of 2016, with both sides working on the new collective bargaining agreement since that time. Since the agreement has not yet been officially signed, the exact details of the deal cannot yet be made public.

Incentive plan approved Neepawa’s new incentive program to attract more development has received final approval. The bylaw, which would provide taxation incentives for new multiple-unit residential developments, as well as new or expanding, commercial and industrial developments, received second and third reading and was passed unanimously.

One of the main components of the “Development Incentives By-law” would be a multi-year municipal tax credit, which would essentially serve as

phased-in approach to tax rates for certain projects.

The length and amount of the incentive would vary, depending upon the type of development.

Pre-budget survey A survey asking for ratepayers’ thoughts and suggestions on the 2018 budget has been unveiled. The survey is available online on the town’s website (www. neepawa.ca). Anyone who fills in the survey is eligible for a $75 credit on their water bill or $75 worth of Chamber bucks.

Neepawa’s current fire hall (pictured here) has been close to being condemned for years now.

Is the Town of Neepawa doing a good job with its snow removal program? It needs a lot of improvement. We live on Brown Ave. which is a wide street with a large volume of traffic (semis, delivery trucks, etc.). In the past the snow was pushed to the centre and hauled away. The new snow crew had a snow plow push the snow and had made two rounds filling in driveways and intersections. After two rounds, I thought they were done and proceeded to clean the snow filled into the driveway. I was no sooner done when the plow made a third run only on the east side and filled the driveway again. I cleaned it all out a second time and it was heavy icy stuff. Needless to say, I am not happy and hope improvements are made.

V. Oswald.

Neepawa Currently no; but maybe they will get better.

Rick Knechtel.

Neepawa Last year the winter street maintenance in Neepawa was terrible beyond belief. So far this year it is only slightly better. The improvement may only be as a result of very little snow.

John Williams.

Neepawa I believe the town does a good job of snow removal in the business area downtown. The residential area maybe not so much. Now we haven’t had much snow yet this year and I don’t expect snow removal on residential streets every time it snows. However I think back to last year when after each snowfall the snow was simply packed by vehicles. This created ruts and residential streets became very bumpy with frozen snow and ice. I live on Vivian street and I cannot remember the snowplough coming by but I certainly remember the condition of the street. This year I hope the town officials drive the residential streets and order snow removal when the streets get bumpy and dangerous.

Ron Nordstrom.

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Neepawa Kin Club update

Neepawa working on its accessibility plan

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

The Town of Neepawa is examining ways to broaden accessibility. On Monday, Nov. 20, representatives with the Town administration sat down with the public to talk about the implementation of the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA).

Passed by the provincial government in 2013, the AMA is a guideline for communities to upgrade their accessibility standards in five key areas—customer service, employment, information/communication, built environment (structures) and transportation.

The mandate for this is to be phased in across the province by 2023.

As part of the process, a public forum was required.

Neepawa’s chief administrative officer Colleen Sy nchyshy n expla ined the details of the AMA to those in attendance and helped to guide the dialog.

Once the meeting was over, Synchyshyn noted to the Banner & Press, that the evening’s discussions were very informative, both for the general public and for the Town’s representatives. “[Municipalities] have to comply with the legislation and have an accessibility

plan in place by Dec. 31, 2017. But more importantly, we need to hear from the public and consult with them on the legislation and implementation,” noted Synchyshyn. “We ourselves have done an evaluation of all municipally owned and operated facilities and operations and have a concept of what meets

the business end of things.

Where maybe we need to have some communication with the [Neepawa Chamber of Commerce] and, at least get the information out there, so that [businesses] understand that this isn’t just about the Town Office building. It’s about all the buildings in town.”

Synchyshyn indicated.

money on constructing a lift or anything like that. It’s just providing information to help them equalize the Submitted service availability across Neepawa Banner & Press our community.”

With the required conOn Wednesday, Nov. 8, members of the Neepawa sultation now completed, a Kin Club had the pleasure of sitting down and draft plan was presented to speaking with Bev MacDonald from the BenevoTown council on Tuesday, lent Fund of Neepawa. During that discussion, Kin Nov. 21. The passage of Club members learned that the Benevolent Fund that plan, through resoluprovides emergency help for individuals of all cultion of council, tures and walks of life. From the weary traveller will likely occur in need of gas money to needing a prescription The idea is to evolve your community. during the first f illed during tough times, the Benevolent Fund Neepawa CAO Colleen Synchyshyn council meeting can be sought out through each of Neepawa`s loof December. cal churches. With little way to generate money, the A M A criteria and “The idea is to evolve your After that, with guidance the Benevolent Fund mainly relies on donations what needs to be reviewed community. Get them to from the province, Neefrom service organizations, businesses and inor revised. But we’re also understand what’s hap- pawa will move forward dividuals. The spring and summer months are trying to get feedback from pening out there. The first on implementing the reparticularly taxing on the fund. Neepawa Kin the community. During the phase is government enti- quirements of accessibility Club was pleased to make a donation of $500 to discussions, the majority ties being the forerunners heading into 2023. this much needed service. of the examples cited by and stepping up first. Then, Continued on page 12 the public for improving helping guide businesses accessibility were more towards following this as geared towards local busi- well, as best they can, but nesses, as opposed to the not policing them. Nobody municipality itself. is being forced to spend Synchyshyn said that helping local businesses to DR. R. P. ASHCROFT align with the AMA is also OPTOMETRIST part of the process.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2017

1947: Grand opening of H. E. Mackie’s garage

By Cecil Pittman Neepawa Banner & Press 80 years ago Friday, November 26, 1937 The Red Cross has made an appeal to the Neepawa board of trade for assistance in raising funds for work among the Chinese stricken in the war with Japan. A meeting is to be called shortly to decide upon organization of a drive in the town and surrounding district.

So far there have been over 800,000 casualties in China and it is expected there will be a million within two months if the war continues.

70 years ago Thursday, November 27, 1947 Over 500 people of the town and district attended the official opening of H. E. Mackie’s new garage and repair shop on the corner of Mill and First Street last Friday afternoon. Introduced by Bill Bubbs, of the Imperial Oil Co Ltd. Winnipeg who acted as master of ceremonies, his worship Mayor Pollock addressed the gathering, congratulating Mr. Mackie on behalf of the town and district for the fine addition he had made to the business of the town. He then cut the ribbon and declared the building open for business.

Following an expression of thanks to the large number present by Mr. Mackie they were invited inside to view the modern up to date equipment and a series of motion pictures.

60 years ago Tuesday, November 26, 1957 Neepawa Fire Department answered a call

Saturday night to Bruce Clark’s garage located on the north side of highway 4 on the towns west side.

The call was sent in about 9:15* and firemen soon had the fire under control using water from a pumper truck.

The fire breaking out from the chimney damaged the roof to the extent of $200. *There was no specification on the time as to whether is was am or pm.

50 years ago Tuesday, November 21, 1967 If anyone doubts the statement that the ice at Park Lake is not completely ready for winter skating activities, Bob Guinn can testify to the truth of that statement. While playing hockey Sunday, Bob broke through the ice and was in water over his head. He was assisted out of the water by Cece Bolton. Parents are warned that warm weather during the past week has weakened the ice in places on both Park Lake and Lake Irwin and there could be danger involved in skating at this time.

40 years ago Thursday, November 24, 1977 Neepawa missed the worst of the storm which swept the southeastern part of the province. We did get 50.8 mm of snowfall on Sunday, and drifting snow and cold winds made driving conditions hazardous in the area. A stiff northerly wind made visibility close to zero in areas without shelter. However, the RCMP report there were no problems in the immediate area.

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20 years ago Monday, November 24, 1997 Police are investigating a break in to the Sears outlet in Neepawa last Thursday.

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10 years ago Monday, November 19, 2007 A Neepawa man raising money for an area child battling cancer wants to make it clear no organization will benefit from the fundraiser. Ed Cudney said the Canadian Cancer

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Early on Tuesday, Nov. 21, Town of Neepawa employees delivered the popular “memories bulb Christmas tree.”

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The research never ends

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History Gordon Goldsborough, author of the new book Abandoned Manitoba, pores over the pages of the phone book as Arden area resident Jim Kyle points out yet another contact research source. Goldsborough is an associate professor at the University of Manitoba and was speaking to the Lansdowne Heritage, Resource and Tourism Committee meeting recently in Arden. Goldsborough has been instrumental in recording photos and locations of grain elevators to bank vaults across Manitoba.

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Kin Club supports the community Continued from page 9 T he Neepawa K in Club is proud to “support the community’s greatest needs”. From the Benevolent Fund to the Boy Scouts to the new Hazel M. Kellington School playground, the Kin Club is there to offer sponsorship and support.

The next community outreach will take place at the Neepawa Parade of Lights on Saturday, Nov. 25. Please watch for Club members beside the Kin Club/Arts Forward f loat collecting new, unwrapped toys along the parade route to be added to the Salvation Army Christmas Hampers.

If you have any questions or an interest in learning more about the Kin Club, the organization meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Kinsmen Kourts (299 Davidson Street).

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Home Improvement for Reducing fire risks Reduce cold-weather fire risk

Plenty of things heat up when the temperature drops, including the risk for fire hazards. Fireplaces, stoves, heating systems, candles, and even electric lights are used more often during the winter than any other time of year, so it makes sense that the risk of home fires increases when the mercury drops.

The U.S. Fire Administration says 905 people die in winter home fires each year. Cooking is the leading cause of all home fires and contributes to around $2 billion in property loss each year. Understanding potential risks and exercising caution can help homeowners protect themselves, their families and their homes from fire.

Cooking Home heating fires peak between the hours of 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., when many people are home preparing dinner. The following steps, courtesy of the American Red Cross, can improve safety in the kitchen and reduce the likelihood of a home fire.

• Never leave cooking food unattended, as it can take just seconds for fires to ignite.

• Keep anything that can catch fire away from the stove or other appliances that generate heat.

• Clean regularly to prevent grease buildup.

• Make sure appliances are turned off before leaving the room or going to bed.

Heating The National Fire Protection Association warns that heating is the second leading cause of home fires, deaths and injuries in the United States.

The NFPA offers these safety guidelines.

• Install heating appliances according to manufacturers’ instructions or have a professional do the installation.

• Fuel-burning equipment needs to vent to the outside.

• Never use an oven to heat a home.

• Keep anything that can burn away from heating equipment, including portable space heaters.

• Clean and inspect heating appliances regularly.

• Turn off portable heaters when leaving the room or going to bed.

Electric The National Safety Council estimates that between 600 and 1,000 people die each year from electrocution.

Electricity also can contribute to home fires. The Energy Education Council offers these safety suggestions.

• Never force plugs into outlets.

• Check that cords are not frayed or cracked. Do not run cords under carpets or place them in high-traffic areas.

• Use extension cords only on a temporary basis.

• Make sure light bulbs are the proper wattage for fixtures.

• Install ground fault circuit interrupters in kitchens,

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• Check periodically for loose wall receptacles and loose wires. Listen for popping or sizzling sounds behind walls.

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Farm Credit Canada supports Handi-Van

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has contributed some financial support to Neepawa’s Handi-Van service. On Tuesday, Nov. 21, FCC relationship management associate Theresa Francis presented Handi-Van chair John Pottinger, with a cheque for $1,500. Each year, FCC supports notable community causes and capital projects in Neepawa, Minnedosa, McCreary, Brookdale, Carberry and other communities.

Pottinger thanked FCC for the contribution, adding that the money will go towards their effort to purchase a new vehicle.

“We are looking at purchasing a new

van, to replace the old one. This support from [Farm Credit Canada] will really assist us in reaching that goal.” stated Pottinger. “We’re just starting the process of fundraising, so it will take some time to reach our goal. If anyone is interested in donating toward the cause, they can contact the Handi-Van number at 4762828.”

As well, the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxillary #23, Neepawa recently hosted a fundraising dinner for the HandiVan service. That event, held on Friday, Nov. 17, was able to raise $2,075, through the supper. Those proceeds may go towards the purchase of the new vehicle, or towards the operating fund. A decision on that will be made by the Handi-Van committee in the near future.

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Left to right: FCC relationship management associate Theresa Francis and Handi-Van chairperson John Pottinger.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2017

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Winning weekend for Neepawa Natives

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

While the Neepawa Natives picked up a pair of home wins over the weekend, the manner in which they achieved those victories was decidedly different from game to game.

First, the team collected a hard fought 5-4 shootout victory against the Selkirk Steelers on Friday, Nov. 17. The next night was not quite as dramatic, as the Natives dominated the Dauphin Kings, on the way to an 8-2 win.

In the Selkirk showdown, the Natives started off quickly with a pair of goals in the first period. Jesse Gibbons opened the scoring near the mid-point of the period, when he earned his first goal in the MJHL. Ryan Heino and Austin Friesen assisted on the effort, to make it 1-0 Neepawa. Then, with just 12 seconds remaining in the period, the Natives doubled their lead, off a Noah Carson shot. Justin Metcalf and Jordan Martin registered helpers on that effort.

In the second period, however, the figurative wheels seemed to fall off the bus for the Neepawa Natives, as Selkirk scored four unanswered goals. That onslaught left Neepawa reeling, heading into the third.

Fortunately for the Natives’ fans, the players got their heads back in the game and came through with an impressive come-from-behind effort. Zak Smith started the comeback, with a goal just 3:22 into the third. Josh Blondeau and Breaden Binda were credited with assists.

Then, with just 3:28 left in regulation, Benoit Mowbray tied things up, with his first goal of the season. Binda and Friesen assisted on Mowbray’s marker. Despite a late push from Selkirk to retake the lead, the Natives were able to send the game into overtime.

The five minute overtime session provided a few chances for both clubs, but goaltenders Jake MacLennan of Neepawa and Hayden Dola, from Selkirk, kept the puck out of the back of the net. After the OT session concluded, the game headed to a shootout.

Selkirk’s Carter Barley would be the first to score during the shootout, but Neepawa quickly replied with one of its own, off the stick of Zach Johnson. The next shot from the Steelers was stopped by MacLennan, while Brad Marshall would get one past Dola, giving the Natives the advantage. With the game on the line, MacLennan was able to stop the effort of Nico Labossiere, and claim the win for Neepawa, by a 5-4 margin.

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Jordan Martin of the Neepawa Natives and Carson Tiede of the Selkirk Steelers prepare to battle for control of the puck, during a game on Friday, Nov. 17 at the Yellowhead Centre.

After the game, Natives head coach Dustin Howden said that while the second period could have been a bit better, he was still pleased with the team’s effort in the third, allowing them to come from behind against a tough Steelers team. He added that this is the type of win that makes all the difference, come the end of the regular season.

The next night, Neepawa returned to the ice to face the Dauphin Kings. This game was not quite as intense as the one versus Selkirk, as the Natives cruised to an 8-2 win.

In the first period, it proved to be a very even contest, with Dauphin outshooting Neepawa, but the Natives collecting the only goal. It would be Brad Marshall scoring on a power-play chance.

For the second period, Neepawa exploded for four straight goals, as Ashton Anderson, Benoit Mowbray, Justin Metcalf and Breaden Binda all added to the Natives lead.

Anderson’s goal was with the man advantage, while the others were even strength. Dauphin would reply with a

Sam Stewart back in Neepawa

goal of its own before the end of the period, making the score 5-1.

The final 20 minutes of regulation would see Neepawa add three more goals, from Jesse Gibbons, Zak Smith and Mackenzie Belinski, respectively. Dauphin scored a second goal before the end of regulation, making the final score 8-2. Goaltender Evan Robert earned the win with a 36 save night.

With these two wins, Neepawa improved their overall record to 13-10-2 on the season. The Natives will not have much time to revel in their recent winning streak, as they faced the Swan Valley Stampeders on Wednesday, Nov. 22.

The result from that game concluded after the Banner & Press publication deadline. After the Swan Valley contest, Neepawa have games on Nov. 24 and 25, against the Winkler Flyers and Selkirk Steelers. The game versus the Flyers will be played in Neepawa, at the Yellowhead Centre, while the showdown with the Steelers will be in Selkirk.

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A familiar name has returned to the Neepawa Natives’ lineup, as 17-year-old defencemen Samuel Stewart hit the ice for the team on Friday, Nov. 17. Stewart had been playing with the Tri-City Americans of the Western Hockey League (WHL) this season, before coming to terms with the club on his release.

In 50 games with the Natives during the 20162017 MJHL regular season, Stewart accumulated 13 points (1 goal - 11 assists).

He also added four points in six playoff games for Neepawa, before joining the Americans for the end of the WHL season.

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“It’s a nice surprise to have [Stewart]. The Major Junior experience he has gained in Tri-City will definitely be an asset. We’re glad to have him back,” noted Cathcart. “He’s go-

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NACI tops Swan Valley, fall to Hamiota

By Eoin Devereux

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There were mixed results last weekend for the Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (NACI) Tigers in the Westman High School Hockey League.

The Tigers were bested by the Hamiota Huskies 4-1, on Friday, Nov. 17, but bounced back on Sunday, Nov. 19, with a 6-5 win over the Swan Valley Tigers.

In the Hamiota game,

NACI team captain Jesse Jones scored the lone goal for the Tigers, assisted on that effort from Tanner Mann. Jones would also score once two nights later, when NACI would take on Swan Valley. Other contributors to the win over Swan Valley were Wiley Speiss, who scored twice and added an assist for NACI. Neepawa’s Tysne Stanski had a four point night in the game, which was played on Saturday, Nov. 19 at the Yellowhead

Arena. Ben Rainka (1 goal - 2 assists) and Tyler Gibson also scored for Neepawa, while Garret Rainkie earned the win in net.

With this victory, NACI improved their league record to 4-2-1, good enough for first in the East Division, three point better than Killarney. In the North Division, the Dauphin Clippers are the top team, with a 6-0-0 record.

Meanwhile, it’s Vincent Massey (Brandon), who are

the best in the west, with a 7-0-0 start to the year.

The NACI Tigers don’t return to league action again, until Friday, Dec. 1, when they travel to Sandy Bay, to face the Badgers.

The Tigers follow that up with a game in Carberry on Saturday, Dec. 2 versus Glenboro/Carberry/ Baldur. The next home game for NACI is not until Wednesday, Dec. 13, when they’ll host the Rivers/ Elton Rage.

Dauphin Kings make coaching change Submitted MJHL Media Release The Dauphin Kings announced Monday that they have parted ways with Head Coach & General Manager Marc Berry.

The Kings make the move following a 4-18-2 start to the Manitoba Junior Hockey League season.

Berry had been with the Kings since 2010 and was the club’s Head Coach & GM since the summer of 2016.

“Marc’s a character guy whose efforts to rebuild from within are much appreciated but our record indicates things were not going as planned. It’s unfortunate but change was needed. We wish Marc the best moving forward” says Kings President & Governor Randy Daley.

“Assistant Coach Mitch Giguere will be handling the team in the interim until we have an opportunity to bring our staff back up to strength” added Daley.

Troy Earl traded to Wayway The Neepawa Natives have traded defensemen Troy Earl to the Waywayseccappo Wolverines in exchange for future considerations. The 18-year-old had played 21 regular season games for Neepawa this season, generating one goal in that time. In his f irst

game with the Wolverines, Earl had a big impact, getting three assist in his debut with the team, a 7-4 win over the Selkirk Steelers on Sunday, Nov. 19, in Waywayseecappo.

MJHL Player of the Week Undefeated in two starts last week, goaltender Lasse Petersen of the Portage Terriers has been named the Recycle Everywhere MJHL Player of the Week.

Petersen, 20, was outstanding in the two wins (one shutout), ref lected in a save percentage of 0.983 and goals against average (GAA) of 0.50.

A native of Denmark, Petersen was acquired late in the season by the Terriers from Swan Valley, and began the 2017-18 season with Red Deer Rebels of the Western Hockey League. Since returning to the Terriers and the MJHL, Petersen’s record is an unblemished 5-0.

The runners up for this week’s Player of the Week award, were 20-year-old forward Zach Johnson of the Neepawa Natives and 18-year-old forward Marco Mazza of the Waywayseecappo Wolverine. In three games last week for Neepawa, Johnson had six points (0 goals - 6 assists).

MJHL Power Ranking The OCN Blizzard are the new top team in the

Zone 7 NACI Game results

Wednesday, Nov. 15 - Varsity volleyball Dauphin Clippers 3-0 Neepawa Tigers (girls) 25-9, 25-13, 25-18 (Interzone playoff)

Monday, Nov. 20 - Varsity volleyball Neelin Spartans 3-0 Neepawa Tigers (boys) 25-19, 25-4, 25-12 (Interzone playoff)

FAN“STATS”TIC BOWLING Club 55 Afternoon League Nov. 17, 2017: Ladies’ High Single: Barb Grumpelt 292.

Ladies’ High Triple: Vivian Oswald 674. Men’s High Single & Triple: Jim King 233 & 599. Other Scores to Note: Janice Absteiter 160; Martin Absteiter 162, 156; Bev Chapski 161; Don Denoon 184, 150, 225; Marge Fischer 160, 198, 210; Darrell Gabler 172, 197, 170; Ellen Grudeski 152; Barb Grumpelt 156, 178; Pauline Hailstone 165, 164; Norman Kendall 182, 206, 167; Jim King 167, 199; Gordon Levandoski 174, 176; Bob Lychak 177, 192; Liz Lychak 165; Dorothy Moller 168; Ed Oshust 180, 192; Melvin Oswald 164; Vivian Oswald 209, 197, 268; Frank Porada 185, 170, 154; Len Pritchard 151, 153, 164; Marion Single 167, 155; Lawrence Smith 198.

MJHL Power Rankings. Winners of four in a row, OCN are tied for first in the MJHL standings with the Winkler Flyers. The Blizzard are also 16th on the CJHL Top 20 this week.

The other teams filling out the top five are the Winkler Flyers, Steinbach Pistons, Portage Terriers and Virden Oil Capitals.

As for the Neepawa Natives, they have moved up two spots in the most recent rankings, from eighth to sixth. The Winnipeg Blues are close behind in seventh, followed by the Selkirk Steelers, Swan Valley Stampeders, Waywayseecappo Wolverines and Dauphin Kings.

Midget Chiefs drop pair to Winnipeg

By Micah Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press The Yellowhead AAA Midget Chiefs received a thrashing this past weekend, taking two losses against Winnipeg teams.

The Chiefs were defeated on Saturday Nov. 18, by the Winnipeg Bruins 3-2.

Zach Veitch and Jake Poole racked up goals for Yellowhead during this loss.

Then on Sunday Nov. 19, the Winnipeg Thrashers also defeated the Chiefs, by the score of 5-2. Logan Wotton was the only scorer from Yellowhead against the Thrashers. The pair of losses dropped Yellowhead’s regular season record to 7-8-0.

Bantam Chiefs split weekend The Bantam Chiefs boys team fared better this past weekend then their Midget counterparts, managing to come away from the weekend with one win and one loss. The Chiefs lost their first game of the weekend against the Pembina Valley Hawks 4-2, on Saturday, Nov. 18. Sloan Stanick and Briley Wood of the Chiefs found the back of the net on that night. Yellowhead then defeated the Winnipeg Monarchs on Sunday Nov. 19, 4-3. Briley Wood put away two goals for the Chiefs, while teammates Slade Stanick and Colby Wotton both tallied one goal a piece making the

final score 4-3 for the Chiefs

Female Midgets lose two The Chiefs female midget squad fought hard over the weekend in a pair of games.

The team’s best effort wasn’t enough, however, losing 5-3 to Central Plains on Saturday, and 3-2 to the Winnipeg Avros in a shootout.

For the Saturday, game, Angusville product McKiya Mazur, Rylee Gluska of Neepawa and Rivers’ Sadie Wood amassed points that night for the Chiefs. The next night, Yellowhead was able to keep the Winnipeg Avros at bay, until the third period with a score of 2-2 leading to a shootout. Morgan Ramsay (Rivers) scored

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Chiefs Female AAA Bantam The Bantam ladies team defeated the Central Plains Capitals on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2-0. Josie Nichols of Onanole put one in the net during the second period, while Cromer’s BrookeLynn Rowand followed suit in the third.

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By Larry Powell Submitted The Pallister government has just passed its “Red Tape Reduction and Government Eff iciency Act.” The bill makes it easier (and cheaper) for pig producers to build new factory barns, expand existing ones, store and dispose of the waste and to even spend less on fire protection.

According to the industry group, “Manitoba Pork,” as many as 100 new factory barns may now be built over the next ten years.

What the Bill will not do is stop the dangerous overuse of antibiotics in animal agriculture. Livestock owners around the world (including Manitoba’s hog producers) have long been giving these medicines to their animals, whether to treat the sick, prevent the healthy from getting sick, or simply to fatten them up for market.

This is all perfectly legal here and in many other countries.

While it’s true that antibiotics are sometimes used and abused in human medications too, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) estimates “80 per cent of all antibiotic use in Canada occurs in the raising of animals for food.”

‘In hogs we trust’

And, about three out of every four doses given this way, are identical to the drugs you and I need to fend off deadly infections.

The PHAC goes on, “There is increasing evidence that the use of antimicrobial agents in livestock production is an important contributing factor to the emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in humans.” AMRs are sometimes called “superbugs” which, because of this inappropriate use, have developed a resistance to treatment by most or all of the medicines available today.

So scenarios where doctors have to advise their patients that “There’s nothing more I can do for you,” are becoming alarmingly more frequent.

Three days before the

Manitoba bill was approved, the World Health Organization sounded its most urgent alarm yet over the administering of antibiotics to food animals.

The WHO says things must change, if we are to preserve the effectiveness of these life-saving medications.The UN agency advised farmers and the food industry everywhere, to simply stop giving animals such medications altogether, whether to promote growth or prevent disease. Healthy animals should only be treated if disease is diagnosed elsewhere in the same herd.

And, even while treating animals already sick, only medications not considered critical for the treatment of human infections, should be used.

But data from the Organization for Economic

Cooperat ion and Development are even more alarming. Representing 35 developed countries, it notes that AMR is “highly prevalent” in its member countries (including Canada). It estimates the yearly loss of life, worldwide, probably runs into the tens of thousands, already. But current rates of resistance are increasing to the point where ten million people a year could be dying in this way by 2050! This, the OECD notes, would “move the needle” on the human cost of AMRs, from “substantial” to “enormous.”

While the bulk of the deaths would be in Africa and Asia (see OECD map), there could still be 700 thousand in North America by that time. (No breakdown is given for Canada.)

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Because, it expects future increases in health costs to also be enormous; almost $3 trillion by 2050, for OECD countries alone! That’s because AMR patients are sick longer, need more (and costly) treatments, more tests and are three times more likely to die.

With new barns and more hogs now on Manitoba’s horizon, only proindustry spin-doctors would dare to argue that this won’t mean more antibiotics, as well. (The OECD expects such usage to increase by

a staggering two thirds by 2030.)

I have e-mailed both Premier Pallister and “Manitoba Pork” to ask them about these concerns. Neither has responded, so far.

So, if the world pays as little heed to this prevailing medical wisdom as the Pallister government and the industry seem to be doing, for this Manitoban, “optimistic” just got harder to be.

Larry Powell is an activist and journalist living in Shoal Lake, where he publishes www.

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Obituary Elizabeth Norah Montgomery Elizabeth Norah Montgomery passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at the Minnedosa Personal Care Home.

Beth is survived by her son Bruce(Katrina) Montgomery of Calgary, Vina(Allister) Palmeter of Nova Scotia, and son Vance(Deb) Montgomery of Brandon; grandchildren Amy (Paul) Bauerle of Calgary, Carla(Chris) MacInnes-Rae of Toronto, Rachel(Craig) Foote of Nova Scotia, Scott (Dana) Palmeter of Nova Scotia, and Keyarra Montgomery of Brandon; greatgrandchildren John and Adam Foote of Nova Scotia; niece Judy(Bill) Martin of Neepawa, grand niece Christa(Don) McKee of Brookdale, grand nephew Colin Martin of Neepawa and grand niece Aynsley (Robert) Melvin of Pierson; greatgrand nieces Daisy and Lauren McKee and Julie Martin; greatgrand nephews Justin McKee, Dylan Tardiff, and William, Garret and Owen Melvin; sisters-in-law Leona Waddell, Shirley Manifold, Doreen (Mervyn) Montgomery and many nieces and nephews on the Montgomery side. Beth was predeceased by her husband Robert Glenn Montgomery; his parents Clare and Rachel(Tot) Montgomery; her sister Virginia(Shore) Sanburn and her parents Will and Vera Shore Born on September 9, 1929 and raised in Neepawa, Beth was the second daughter of Will and Vera Shore. Even in her early years, music was her passion, as she sang in the Presbyterian church choir and in competitions.

Throughout her life, she sang solos for weddings and funerals; enjoyed many years singing with the Choraliers; and sang in the United Church choir and later in the Presbyterian church choir.

Beth married Robert Glenn Montgomery in 1950 and throughout their 50 years together, supported him, not only on their farm, but in his involvement with the Rural Municipality of Langford(15 years as a councillor and 6 years as Reeve); Whitemud Watershed Conservation District; Oddfellows Lodge and Hospital Board.

Beth left her teaching career when she married and started a family, but her years as a teacher continued.

In 1962, when many girls wanted to learn how to sew, Beth started the Neepawa Buttons and Bows 4H Clothing Club. Twenty four years later, Beth was still a sewing leader with the club. Her sewing skills kept her family well dressed, too!

Her home and family meant everything to Beth. Her devotion did not lessen when their children were grown and away from home, either. She did not hesitate to put her own life on hold for over 8 months when she was needed to care for her daughter and family, which included 3 year old granddaughter and 2 month old grandson. It was no small sacrifice for Glenn either, and he learned some new homemaking skills while she was away.

Beth and Glenn enjoyed travelling and never missed attending Canadian Figure Skating competitions to support Amy and Carla. In recent years, as Keyarra’s interest and skill in photography grew, Beth would look forward to seeing her pictures ~ especially the pictures of Clear Lake, which reminded her of her childhood holidays there.

Beth fed many around the dining room table or at meals in the field if it was harvest time. There seemed to be no limit to the mouths that Beth could feed, and there was always enough food(including her superb fresh rolls) for one more. Each year produce from their garden as well as lots of wild berries and fruit were preserved. Freezer and cold room shelves were brimming with delicious foods to see the family through the winter, and many jars of jams, jellies and relish were given as much appreciated gifts.

Beth enjoyed her bridge club, women’s curling and was also active in the Anemone Rebekah Lodge #23, and the Osprey Stoney Creek Women’s Institute.

Beth and Glenn enjoyed life together. At dances, they were often the first on the dance floor and the last as well.

It is a comfort to think of them dancing together again now.

A private family graveside service will take place at the Riverside Cemetery, Neepawa, Manitoba at a later date.

White’s Funeral Home, Neepawa, Manitoba in charge of arrangements. Donations may be made to Beautiful Plains Community Foundation Inc., Box 486, Neepawa, Manitoba, R0J1H0

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Brenda Lynne (Hoath) Sumner It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of my wife, Brenda Sumner, at the age of 71. She died on September 22, 2017 with her family at her side.

Brenda was born December 3, 1945 to Keith and Helen (Day) Hoath in Winnipeg, MB. She attended school at both Deleau and Arden. She married Clifford Sumner on October 9, 1965. She later survived the greatest tragedy of life when they lost their two sons in a car accident.

Brenda worked at many things in her life but her greatest joy was trucking with her husband and dogs. In their retirement, they again hit the road in a motor home, traveling to BC in winter and Neepawa for the summer months.

Brenda was predeceased by her parents Keith and Helen Hoath, her sons Timothy and Cory Sumner, in laws Art and Kate Sumner.

Brenda leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, Clifford, two sisters, Sandra (Lionel) McGhie and Noreen Hoath, Aunt Doreen Hoath, sisters-in-law Linda Martin, Diane (Al) Keating and brother-in-law Richard (Bev) Sumner, many nieces and nephews and a host of cousins and friends.

A celebration of her life was held on September 29, 2017 at the Neepawa United Church with interment at the Riverside Cemetery. She was laid to rest on her youngest son's (Cory) grave. Rest in peace Sis. Donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.

HANSON, Leila Azelia Gertrude Ellen Leila Azelia Gertrude Ellen Hanson (nee O'Sullivan), age 93, of Kelowna, BC passed away peacefully, surrounded by family November 11, 2017.

Leila was born in Montreal, Quebec, September 27, 1924 to Denis O'Sullivan and Azelia Routhier. Leila was the second youngest of eight children. She was predeceased by her parents, sisters Bridgid Hudon, Madeline (Mickey) O'Sullivan, Hannah Marie (Pat) Oates, Veronica O'Sullivan, Theresa Zambon and brothers Daniel and Dennis O'Sullivan.

Leila met her husband, Charles Henry (Bud) Hanson when he was temporarily stationed in Montreal with the RCAF during WWII. They married December 28, 1946 and moved to Neepawa, Manitoba where they raised their family. Bud predeceased Leila October 28, 1997. Leila moved to Kelowna in 2009 where she made many new friends at Missionwood Retirement Resort.

Leila loved music and sang in many community and church choirs. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to six children, eight grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. She encouraged them all to strive to be the very best in all their endeavours. Her faith and belief in God sustained her throughout her life.

Leila is survived by her children: Michele Liebrock (Chuck), Carl Hanson (Robert Von Platen), Patricia Kelly (Larry) and Madeline Hanson, all of Kelowna, Neil Hanson (Lisa Denomme) of Victoria and Suzanne Simourd (Micheal) of Ottawa.

Leila was cremated and a Memorial Mass for family and Celebration of Life was held in Kelowna. Interment will be in Neepawa, Manitoba at a future date.

The family wishes to thank her many friends, Dr. Wendy Wickstrom and staff, the Interior Health Palliative Disease Management team and the staff at Central Okanagan Hospice House for their care and support.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honour of Leila to the Central Okanagan Hospice Association at hospicecoha.org or the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation at beautifulplainscf.ca Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077

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In Memory Mildred Germaine Dagg

Mom’s last day with us was November 26, 2007 Always missed: Your family You can shed tears that she is gone or you can smile because she has lived.

You can close your eyes and pray that she’ll come back or you can open your eyes and see all she’s left.

Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her or you can be full of the love you shared.

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

You can remember her and only that she’s gone or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.

You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back or you can do what she’d want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

Though her smile is gone forever and her hand I cannot touch I still have so many memories of the one I loved so much.

Her memory is now my keepsake which with I’ll never part.

God has her in his keeping I have her in my heart.

Sadly missed but never forgotten.

Obituary Ed Henderson It is with heavy hearts that the family of Edward Lionel Henderson announce his passing on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at the age of 66 yrs.

He passed away at Neepawa Hospital after a brief battle with Cancer.

Ed was predeceased by his parents Charlie and Lena Henderson, sister Arlene Guilbert, and Great Nephew Spencer Guilbert.

He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Shelley Allen, (Curt,Taylor,Brooke) and his son Robert. His brother Norm Henderson, (Norma, and family). His sister Mavis Cowper Smith (John and family) and deceased Sister Arlene Guilbert and family, along with numerous Nieces and Nephews.

Ed was born Sept 8, 1951, and grew up on the family farm in the Glendale District, attending school there in his younger years and finishing school in Neepawa.

He married Debbie Ellis in 1972 and they had 2 children Shelley and Rob. Ed was employed by Edson Industries, Murray's Garage and then for the last 20 years worked as building maintenance and caretaker.

Ed was happiest when spending time in his garden tending to his Lilies, woodworking to make yard ornaments, helping family with household projects , always taking the time to stop for a visit and a coffee. He will be forever remembered as Fast Eddie.

Funeral services were held November 3, 2017 . Thanks to Brian James at Whites Funeral, Rita Friesen for the service and Connie Creasey for the lunch that was served at Arts Forward.

In Lieu of Thank you cards a donation has been made to Neepawa Palliative Care. If anyone wishes to donate to Neepawa Palliative Care, Box 1240, Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0.

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I_ n appreciation for the many generous donations of fresh produce (including flowers) that have been left at the Elks Manor over the past several months. Big Thank you from “The Tenants”.

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Worship Times Church Worship Times Prepared by the Neepawa Ministerial St. James Anglican 11:00 a.m.

First Baptist 11:00 a.m.

Calvary Chapel 10:30 a.m.

Knox Presbyterian 11:00 a.m.

Roman Catholic Saturday 7 p.m.

Sunday 11:00 a.m.

Ukrainian Catholic 9:00 am every second Sunday Neepawa United Church 11:00 a.m.

Christ Lutheran 9:00 a.m.

International Worship Centre 1:30 p.m.

Waldersee Lutheran 10:00 a.m.

Prairie Alliance Church 11:00 a.m.

The Abiding Word Lutheran Church 9:00 a.m.

Brookdale United 9:30 a.m.

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Thank You Beautiful Plains Museum would like to thank the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation for the grant received.

It was used for the upgrading of the museum external walls. Your support makes a difference in our community.

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Notice NOTICE OF HEARING UNDER THE HIGHWAYS PROTECTION ACT THE HIGHWAY TRAFFIC BOARD Notice is hereby given that a hearing of the Highway Traffic Board will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in Room B6, Brandon Provincial Building, 340 – 9th Street, Brandon, Manitoba.

PERMITS – PART I – SECTION 9 H.P.A. AND PART III – SECTION 17 H.P.A. 3/016/088/S/17 – NEEPAWA-GLADSTON COOPERATIVE LTD. Application for On-Premises Sign (Commercial) adjacent to P.T.H. No. 16, Lot 1, Plan 61710, N.W.¼ 26-14-15W, Municipality of North Cypress-Langford (Neepawa).

The Highway Traffic Board will be prepared to consider all submissions, written or oral, on the above applications by contacting the Secretary prior to or at the hearing.

Michelle Slotin, A/Secretary THE HlGHWAY TRAFFIC BOARD 200 - 301 Weston Street Winnipeg MB R3E 3H4 Phone: (204) 945-8912

Thank You

The Neepawa Area Health Auxiliary would like to thank the following for their support in 2017 # 5 Store, Riding Mountain • 4U Home Decorating • Bank of Commerce • Bank of Montreal • Bay Hill Inn and Suites • Beautiful Plains Credit Union • Ben's Auto Repair • Beyond the Garden Gate and Studio One • Bill Nelson • Birnie Builders • Bumper to Bumper - TIC • Canada Safeway • Chalet Carpet Design • Chicken Corral • Corona Hotel • Dairy Queen • Darcy Mitchler • De Koning Innovation • Diamond Waterworks • Dollar Store • Dr. Kelly • Esso • Farmery Estate • Fas Gas • Gardewine North • Giant Tiger • Gill and Schmall Agencies • Glenella Restaurant • Gloria Kolesar • Grass River Colony Farm LTD • Guinn Bros. Memorials • H. K. Lumber, Glenella • Harris Pharmacy • Herbs For Health • Home Hardware • HyLife Foods • Hymie the Haircutter • It's Time Fashion and Gifts • J. B. Photography • J.M.D. Farms • Jack's Auto Repair • Jed's Repair and Service • Jo Ann Lyttle • John's Electric Ltd. • Kereen's Clothing • Kinley Thompson • Chartered Accountants • KK Penner Tire • Knight's Tent Rental • Kristi Sprik (ReMax) • Kulbacki Seeds • Lavich Construction • Lee's Village Restaurant • Lesley Skibinski (ReMax) • Lily Nook • MarDee Enterprises • McLaughlin GM • Melvin Oswald • Mountain Dental Dr. Fedorowich • Munro Farm Supplies • Neepawa Banner & Press • Neepawa Chiropractic • Neepawa Dry Cleaners • Neepawa Gladstone Co-op • Neepawa Income Tax • Neepawa Lionelles • Neepawa Motel • Neepawa Pharmacy • Neepawa Tire • Neepawa Veterinary Clinic Ltd. • Neepawa Village Optical (Dr. Murray) • Nick's Repair • Northstar Seeds (Jim Pollock) • Orv's Appliance • Parkview Colony • Pat Baker Backhoe Service • Penno Machinery and Mfg Ltd. • Performance Exhaust • Plett Construction • Prairie Oasis (Murray Parrott) • Priesentanz General Store • Promo Time Embroidery • Provost Signs • Pyramid Collision • Red Apple • Riverside Colony • RM Rosedale • Rob Smith and Son Backhoe and Trucking • Royal Canadian Legion #23 • Sandra Wetherill (Avon) • Serenity Hair Salon • Shop Easy • Springhill Colony Farms Ltd. • Step Into Action Wellness Clinic • Taylor Law • Terry Labiuk • This & That Manufacturing • Thomas Windows • Tim Tom • Tridekon • Troy Mutch, Century 21 • Venus Hair Care • RM of Glenella/Lansdown • Vivian Oswald • Westward Ford • White's Funeral Home • Whitey's Fitness • Yellowhead Windows • Zeke's Jewellery Thank you to all who attended our annual Fall Tea. Raffle winners: 1. Fern Novak 2. Sandra Larsen 3. Breden Kopeechuk

Notice RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MINTO-ODANAH PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF HEARING Road Closing By-law No. 3/17 NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Subsection 290(2) of The Municipal Act that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah has scheduled a public hearing at the Municipal Office, located at 49 Main Street S., in the Town of Minnedosa, in Manitoba, on Thursday the 14th day of December, 2017, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. to consider a By-Law for the following purpose: To close as a Public Road or Highway the following: All those portions of municipal road shown on a plan prepared by Steven Bradley Richmond, Manitoba Land Surveyor, on the 8th day of December, 2016, and sworn to by him on the 30th day of May, 2017 and being Parcels A and B, south of SE ¼ Section 6-15-18 wpm, on deposit in the NLTO as 1811-2016.

To convey title of the above mentioned portions of Municipal Road, once closed, to Ernest Lee Noordenbos and Marilyn Rebecca Noordenbos.

NOTICE is further given that a copy of the proposed By-Law is on file in the office of the Chief Administrative Officer of the Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah, at the Municipal Office at 49 Main Street S. in the Town of Minnedosa, in Manitoba.

NOTICE is further given that during the public hearing the Council of the Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah will allow any interested person to make representation, ask questions or register an objection.

Dated at the Town of Minnedosa this 14th day of November, A.D. 2017.

Aaren Robertson, C.M.M.A. Chief Administrative Officer, R.M. of Minto-Odanah PH: 204-867-3282, mintoodanah@wcgwave.ca

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Tender PROVINCE OF MANITOBA MANITOBA FINANCE REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (“RFQ”)

Manitoba Finance, Accommodation Services Division (ASD) Winnipeg, Manitoba

The Government of Manitoba, as represented by the Minister of Finance, Accommodation Services Division, seeks to select a qualified Contractor to provide building cleaning services (including all labour and equipment) within the: LAND TITLES OFFICE, 329 HAMILTON STREET, NEEPAWA, MANITOBA RFQ #: 314-JA-18 A Mandatory Site Walk-through is scheduled on December 5, 2017 at 10:00 AM. Bidders are to meet at the Main Floor lobby of the building.

INSTRUCTIONS Bidders must submit one (1) hard copy of their Bid, addressed as follows and delivered to: Manitoba Finance Accommodation Services Division 2nd Floor, 400 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg MB R3B 3M3 Attention: Contract Services

Bids submitted by facsimile transmission (fax) or electronic mail (e-mail) will not be accepted. Bids should be submitted in a sealed envelope and delivered personally, by mail or by courier to the above noted address. The envelope should be clearly marked with the RFQ number, the Submission Deadline and the Bidder’s name and return address.

The RFQ documents can be obtained from the offices of ASD in Winnipeg at the address shown above, downloaded from MERX or a request by email to Maria Manuel (information provided below).

Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 PM, local Winnipeg time, on December 14, 2017 FOR FURTHER DETAILS CONTACT: MANITOBA FINANCE, ACCOMMODATIONS SERVICE DIVISION CONTRACT SERVICES Maria Manuel, Contract Officer Phone: (204) 945-7602 Email: Maria.Manuel@gov.mb.ca

The receipt or opening of any proposal is not acceptance; acceptance of any proposal may only be made in writing by ASD; and there is no obligation by ASD to accept the lowest or any proposal.

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Help Wanted

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION FOODS Meat Cutter/Production Personnel HyLife Foods a division of the HyLife organization is engaged in the dressing and processing of hogs for both domestic and world markets.

To reach and sustain its position as a premier supplier of quality food products it strives to employ talented and motivated people who are capable of reaching the cutting edge of their discipline.

This position is based at the operations in the vibrant community of Neepawa, Manitoba which has a reputation for its beauty and high quality of life. Due to rapid growth we are looking for Meat Cutters/Production Personnel.

Responsibilities / Duties include but are not limited to: • Slaughter, eviscerate and mark hogs for further processing • Cut pork carcasses into primal cuts for further detailed specifications intended for commercial, industrial, institutional or wholesale use • De-bone edible part and remove inedible organs or parts The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications: • Be able to work in a culturally diverse workplace • Have a good work ethic • Focus on treating people with dignity and respect • Appreciate a stable long term work environment • Experience as an Industrial Butcher or trimmer is required • Completion of secondary school may be required Current starting wage is $14.15, ranging as high as $21 plus $1.00 per hour perfect attendance incentive!

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation based on experience and knowledge.

HyLife has been recognized as a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best-Managed Companies.

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://www.hylife.com/current-opportunities/ at 623 Main Street E, PO Box 10,000, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is presently inviting applications for

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is presently recruiting for a

For Our Grocery Department Located in Neepawa, MB Duties to include, but not limited to, customer service, processing customer transactions, bagging groceries, merchandising, receiving, stocking, general housekeeping and supervisory duties as required.

This position will require some moderate lifting and manual labour.

Qualifications: • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills • Highly motivated • High housekeeping standards • Ability to operate a forklift (training available) • Must be available to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings and weekends.

Reports to: Neepawa Grocery Manager Closing Date: Friday, December 1, 2017 If you would like to work with an established and progressive company, send a cover letter and resume to: Email: g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop.com Attn: Glenda Finkewich, Human Resources Manager Or mail to: Box 879, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Phone: (204) 476-3123 www.neepawagladstonecoop.com

For the Administration department Reporting directly to the Controller, this full time multi-task position is exposed to all aspects of the retail and operates within approved budgets, policies and programs.

The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of managing the Safety & Health program.

Duties include, but are not limited to: the creation, review and implementation of safety & health policies and procedures, conducting audits, managing education and training needs, promoting overall safety & health awareness, compliance with the Workplace Safety and Health Act and regulation, incident reporting & investigations (internal and external) and working with WCB to reduce lost time and WCB rates.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for all aspects of managing the Asset Protection (AP) program. Duties include, but are not limited to: managing inventory shortages and reducing shrink, minimizing overall financial losses (including those relating to internal and external crime, human and system errors, and policy violations), assessing and reporting on areas of risk, AP policy and procedure development including implementation, and security equipment maintenance.

Qualifications: • Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.

• The ability to develop and maintain relationships with staff and management.

• Efficient organizational skills and ability to work independently.

• Strong work ethic with a positive and ambitious attitude.

• Possess sound management and decision making abilities.

• Effective problem solving and presentation skills.

• Post-secondary education in Safety & Health or equivalent experience an asset.

• Post-secondary education in Asset Protection/Loss Prevention or equivalent experience an asset (CPP, CFI, CFE, LPQ, LPC).

• Standard First Aid with CPR (First Aider 2) or higher an asset.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

• Must possess a minimum Class 5 Driver’s License.

• Travel between retail locations is required.

• Must be bondable.

Applications close: Friday, December 1, 2017 We offer career advancement opportunities, competitive compensation, benefits package, company matched pension plan and learning/ development opportunities.

If you would like to build your future with an established and dynamic company please send a cover letter and resume to: Email: g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop.com Attn: Glenda Finkewich, Human Resources Manager Or mail to: Box 879, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Phone: (204) 476-3123 www.neepawagladstonecoop.com

PART TIME GROCERY CLERK/ CASHIER

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

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

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is presently recruiting for a

Wealth Management Specialist Beautiful Plains Credit Union and Minnedosa Credit Union are looking for looking for an energetic professional for the permanent full time position of Wealth Management Specialist Work Location: Work location is divided between Minnedosa and Neepawa.

Responsibilities Reporting to the General Managers, the Wealth Management Specialist position is responsible for delivering a wide array of investment options to new and existing Credit Union members. This position entails assessing member needs, determining the appropriate type of investments and delivering these services. The candidate will be assigned an established mutual fund portfolio. The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for business development and will actively communicate with Credit Union members to provide expert advice and quality service.

Requirements • The successful candidate should have two years postsecondary education plus one to three years job related experience or an equivalent combination or education and experience.

• Candidate will require a current mutual funds certification in good standing; • Certified Financial Planner (CFP) or Personal Financial Planner (PFP) designation (completed or in the process of completing) is a definite asset; • Demonstrated ability in analyzing an investor’s needs and effectively applying solutions and appropriate financial products is essential; • Superior interpersonal abilities and a commitment to service For additional information visit www.minnedosacu.mb.ca or www.bpcu.mb.ca Please forward your cover letter and resume by December 7, 2017 to: Brad Ross, General Manager Minnedosa Credit Union Box 459 Minnedosa MB R0J 1E0 bross@minnedosacu.mb.ca Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

CUSTOM APPLICATION SUPERVISOR

For Our Agro Department In Neepawa and Gladstone, MB Reporting directly to the Agro Division Manager and operating within approved budgets, policies and programs, the successful candidate will be directly responsible for the overal operation of Custom Application Department including, but not limited to, financial results, marketing, customer service, ordering and receiving, inventory control, human resources, audit protocols, meeting department standards, asset protection, safety and health and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: • Efficient organizational skills • Minimum Class 5 driver’s License, must be willing to obtain Class 3 with Air • Strong communication skills, both oral and written • Be mechanically inclined.

• Ability to solve problems • High Clearance sprayer experience would be considered an asset Closing Date: Friday, December 8, 2017 We offer career advancement opportunities, competitive compensation, benefits package, company matched pension plan and learning/ development opportunities.

If you would like to work with an established and progressive company, send a cover letter and resume to: Email: g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop.com Attn: Glenda Finkewich, Human Resources Manager Or mail to: Box 879, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Phone: (204) 476-3123 www.neepawagladstonecoop.com We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

SAFETY & ASSET PROTECTION MANAGER

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

Invites Applications for the following position: Regular School Bus Driver Route #9 Laurier The salary for this position is $1,538.33 monthly, based on daily kilometers driven.

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

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

Applications including 3 references will be received by the undersigned until noon Friday, December 8, 2017.

Dean Bluhm Transportation/Maintenance Supervisor Turtle River School Division Box 309, McCreary, MB. R0J 1B0 Phone: 835-2067 or Fax: 835-2426 deanb@trsd.ca Although all applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for a personal interview will be contacted.

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is presently recruiting for

AGRO STUDENT - TERM

For Our Agro Departments In Neepawa and Gladstone, MB The term would run from approximately late April to late August.

Duties would include field scouting for weeds, diseases and insects, filing out reports/contacting growers. Other duties may include, but are not limited to: soil testing, fertilizer blending, seed treating, chemical shed shipping/receiving, attending grower events and other general agro-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: • Efficient organizational skills; • Minimum Class 5 driver’s License; • Strong communication skills, both oral and written; • Ability to solve problems; • Agro background an asset • Applications may be eligible for the Student Development Program º Year 1 of a 2 year diploma program or year 2 of a degree program º Students are hired for summer employment and follow a training plan in preparation for department manager training º Upon graduation they return to complete the program as a full time trainee for a minimum of 2 years (or continuous CRS employment) at which point a percentage of the tuition could be reimbursed.

Closing Date: Friday, December 15, 2017 We offer career advancement opportunities, competitive compensation, benefits package, company matched pension plan and learning/ development opportunities.

If you would like to work with an established and progressive company, send a cover letter and resume to: Email: g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop.com Attn: Glenda Finkewich, Human Resources Manager Or mail to: Box 879, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Phone: (204) 476-3123 www.neepawagladstonecoop.com We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Ben Castle Neepawa Banner & Press Buying a new vehicle is looking increasingly at t r act ive t hese d ay s what with longer warranties, large manufacturer rebates and very low f inance and lease rates. Manitoba may not be the cheapest or largest market in Canada for pre-owned vehicles, however, if you look hard enough, there are still some large savings to be made on nearly new vehicles and even if you're f i na nci ng, t he dol la r savings can more than offset the higher interest rates that you'll pay. You will also save on admin charges such as freight and PDI (up to $2,000 for some manufacturers) and the cost of factoryfitted options and dealerfitted accessories. All the

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fol low ing sav ings are practical and well-built 9) Save up to $7,000: k ilometres starts from 8) Save up to $10,000: based on actual vehicles compact sedan with an 2013- Ford Fusion 2012-2017 Kia Rio around $13,000 but betfor sale at dealerships in industry-leading 5 year, The 2013 Ford Fusion As well as being cheap ter to step up to at least Manitoba and are a direct 100,000 kilometre bump- to buy and economical to LX+ level, which gains is Ford’s very sleek, stylcomparison of MSRP to er-to-bumper warranty. It run, the best subcompact air conditioning, power ish and spacious global www.neepawapress.com • August 26, 2015 •Available Page 11 heated mid-size MSRP, also taking into features a 147 horsepower cars are now stylish, re- locks, Bluetooth, sedan. account current rebates 2 litre gasoline engine fined, well-equipped and front seats and cr uise in S, SE and Titanium available on their brand paired with either a six- fun to drive too, none more control and these start trims, Fusion comes stannew equ iv a lent s. S o, speed manual or conven- so than the 2012-2017 Kia from around $14,000 for dard with a 2.5 litre four whatever kind of vehicle tional six-speed automatic Rio. Available as a four an automatic hatchback. cylinder engine with 175 T heCamhatchback you are looking for, the transmission. horsepower withtoan op- promote Pre-owned NEEPAWA, MB. Aug 19, 2015 - door A new sedan initiative or hatchback Natives board member Tibbett said that in withinmynerships with area farmers not only the next fewand days, farms within ais20better-looking kilometre radius positive of farm families on the commu from the Neepawa Natives club is EX, opinion following ten vehicles are 2017 tioninfluences of more powerful 1.6 Elantras start fromjunior as ‘A’inhockey LX, LX+, EX+ reaching out to the region’s agricultural industry. Har- of Neepawa will receive a letter outlining the Harvest but also ensuring the hockey organization is abl than the sedan but the in my opinion all solid little or 2 litre turbocharged as $17,000 for a wellSX trims, Kia Rio features www.neepawapress.com • August 26, 2015thrive • Pagein11 vest for Hockey is a project where local farm families for Hockey concept. the coming seasons,” said Cathcart. choices, will still have a equipped (Ecoboost) on SE GL or model economical and are being asked to SE donate a portionan of their crop to “Thispoweris somethingbiggest the team issavings very excitedcan about.be The crop donationengines being pursued for the inaug helpless support the40,000 operationskiloof the club.

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However, mida six-speed MB. Aug 19, 2015 - Aa new initiativeeither Natives board member manual Cam Tibbett said2015 that within withwith area farmers not onlyispromote a Harvest for Hockey game night early in the 2015Team general manager Myles Cathcart said it’s very amount of canola. from the Neepawa Natives junior ‘A’ hockey club is the next few days, farms within a 20 kilometre radius positive influences of farm families on the community than 50,000 kilometres of money over their new 2 litre Ecoboost models. range GLS with less than or automatic transmis2016 MJHL regular season, where the club would important for the hockey team to establish a stronger If anyone is interested reaching out to the region’s agricultural industry. Har- of Neepawa will receive a letter outlining the Harvest but also ensuring the hockey organization is able to in becoming a Harvest recognize contributors and extendsion. afor free gate concept. adto the region’s supporter, or ifstarts they have additional q vest for 50,0 Hockey where local families Hockey thrivebase. in the coming seasons,” said Cathcart. for agricultural around $14,000 orHockey counterparts.

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Continued from page 22 A 2015 SE model will start from around $13,500 with less than 60,000 kilometres but the biggest savings come on 2 litre Ecoboost all-wheel drive models. Pay around $21,000 for a low mileage 2016 model and save around $10,000 on new list.

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You can pick up a high mileage 2009 Grand Caravan SE for as little as $7,000.

However, better to hold out for a 2011 Grand Caravan/ Town and Country, as these come with Chrysler’s powerful and economical 283 horsepower 3.6 litre Pentastar V6 engine. Prices start from $9,000 for a high mileage 2011 Grand Caravan or $12,000 for a Town and Country. Town and Country`s tend to come better equipped with standard features such as power doors and tailgate and in some cases, leather seating. The best value comes in buying nearly new though. A 2016 Grand Caravan CVP with 40,000 kilometres starts from as little as $18,000 but better to spend $1,000 extra and get an SE/SXT which comes with standard “Stow ‘n Go” seating. A high spec 2016 Grand Caravan Crew Plus or Town and Country with less than 30,000 kilometres represents the best value though for around $23,000, which represents an $11,000 saving.

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