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Uncertainty, lack of consultation surround proposed tax changes

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson The Neepawa Banner Proposed changes to Canada’s income tax act have created uncertainty and anger among Canadian professionals, small business owners and farmers. In announcing the proposed changes to the taxation of private corporations on July 18, federal Finance minister Bill Morneau said that the changes are aimed at creating tax fairness and closing loopholes used by high income Canadians to reduce their tax bills. Many have countered that the proposed changes are too far reaching and will have a financial impact on a range of small business owners.

Small businesses create jobs and drive the Canadian economy. Because of this, they have been given a low tax rate that promotes reinvestment in the business.

Currently, private corporations with an annual net income below $450,000 pay a 10.5 per cent tax rate.

While the corporation itself may pay a low tax rate, when the owner draws money from the company in the form of a salary or dividend, that money is taxed at the personal rate.

Since the early 2000s, the number of Canadian controlled private corporations has increased by 50

per cent and three times more professionals have incorporated over that time period. Morneau and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have said that the changes are aimed at high net worth Canadians who are operating as private corporations for the tax advantage and will even the playing field between the middle class and the wealthiest. “Many of the richest Canadians are unfairly exploiting the tax rules designed to help businesses thrive. We know that businesses, including small businesses, help grow the Canadian economy. These tax advantages are in place to help these businesses reinvest and grow, find new customers, buy new equipment and hire more people.

We want to make sure those rules are used to do just that, and not to give unfair tax advantages to certain – often high-income – individuals,” said Morneau in a statement. But many, including Ian Thomson, owner of Kinley Thomson Chartered Accountants, doubt how effectively the changes will target the highest earning taxpayers.

The proposed changes won’t impact the small business tax rate, but will apply to three types of transactions

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which the government says are being employed by wealthy Canadians to unfairly reduce their tax bills. Tax professionals have concerns about the unintended consequences of the proposed changes, which have been met with strong and vocal opposition from small business owners, incorporated professionals and incorporated farm owners who are concerned about the financial impact.

Thomson said he’s been fielding many calls from clients concerned about what the changes could mean for them.

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Eliminating the corporate advantage The first practice targeted

a fixed value of $1 million to be paid out over time, for the founder, and another class of shares for the child. However, the founder would now be receiving income from the business, while not actively involved in its operations, and be in a situation to fall under the income sprinkling regulations.

The second practice relates to passive investments held by corporations.

Investing through a corporation doesn’t reduce the amount of tax paid on the proceeds of the investment, but merely defers it until the investment is taken out of the corporation.

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By Micah Waddell The Neepawa Banner

Neepawa in song

It is the time of year again for youth choirs to get into full swing. You may have noticed this while signing up your kids for such activities, but you probably missed your own choral opportunities. Here in Neepawa, not counting the church choirs, there are two major musical groups for adults, the Choraliers and the Neepawa Area Choir. Both of these choirs have no entry requirements, if you love to sing, you may show up and do so. The choral community is always in need of volunteers, including singers, ac-

companists and conductors.

The Choraliers are in their 50th year of operation and are currently under the guidance and leadership of Carolyn Durston. They meet Tuesdays, at Arts Forward, at 7:30 p.m. The Neepawa Area Choir meets at HMK on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Both choirs include a variety of musical stylings to suit almost anyone’s musical tastes.

The high school choir in Neepawa is a course within the high school program and it is worth one credit.

Students Grades 9 through 12 are allowed to join, but Blair Chapman, the teacher and conductor of the choir class, suggests that grade

nine students interested in the musical field pursue band in their first year, due to the fact that they can only take one or the other in grade 9. The NACI choir performs at community events as well as events in Winnipeg and Brandon, with the largest event being the year end concert in June.

Currently the choir contains 50 students, 16 boys and the rest girls. The choir has no audition process and is open to all students interested, and they meet every second school day. The accompanist for the choir is Carolyn Durston.

On Oct. 16, there will be a large concert in Neepawa performed by the Westman

Youth Choir (WYC), which this year includes seven of NACIs’ choir members.

This event will be held at the First Baptist Church. Other upcoming events featuring area choirs include the Christmas in Song concert on Dec. 3, Music from the Grand Ole Opry on Oct. 28, a concert in Brandon during the fourth week of October, a concert in Winnipeg during the third week of November, the community choir presents a Christmas Cantata in December, the exact date has yet to be announced, and the NACI Band concert on Dec. 6.

NACTV live broadcast

By Micah Waddell The Neepawa Banner

NACTV is a large part of the community, but not many people know what it’s all about. On Sept. 28, at 7 p.m. the station will be putting on an informative live broadcast showcasing the goings on within the local television station.

The discussion shall include topics such as why NACTV is important to the community, the benefits of advertising through the local television station, how much the viewing range of the station has expanded, an introduction to the staff, the possibilities of surveys

for the station and the hope that more people and groups will get involved with sending in video from events for the station. To watch this live broadcast tune into cable channel 12, MTS channel 30, Bell ExpressVu 592, or watch online at www.nactv.tv.

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he Province of Manitoba put out three fairly major announcements this past week. The minister of Finance, Cameron Friesen, announced that the deficit for the 2016-17 year ending last March 31 will be less than anticipated. The province will still spend more than they took in, but the losses are apparently slowing down. The minister also announced some progress in reducing “red tape” which is a commonly used nickname for excessive government regulations. According to Friesen, there are 906,824 regulations. Quite frankly, I think he has missed a few. Government red tape is a most frustrating thing and it often stands in the way of progress, just ask any town council or developer about that topic.

The third announcement was that the province will be consulting, through the budget process, as to whether or not to implement health care premiums. Most provinces have premiums, Manitoba does not. We used to have them.

Back in 1971, I paid them, as did every other employee, each month, as a deduction on our pay cheques. The premier of the day, Ed Schreyer, took them off. That was a mistake as the fees generated a lot of money for health care.

There are several advantages to a health care premium. One is that it is designated health care money, unlike a PST increase that can stray its way into any one of a number of government departments. The second advantage is that it keeps it front and centre in a person’s mind that health care isn’t free. It has a high cost to it.

Forty-two per cent of all government expenditures go to health care. Prior to 1971, self-employed

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Ken Waddell people also had to submit their health care premiums to the government. Prior to 1962, there was no provincial health care, but it was run in some parts of the country by the municipalities. In 1938, health care was introduced by an act of the legislature in Saskatchewan and it was operated by the municipalities. It was over 20 years later that Saskatchewan premier Tommy Douglas brought in health care to Saskatchewan. I remember it well as we were travelling across Saskatchewan and my mother took sick. We couldn’t find a doctor as they were on strike to protest compulsory health care.

How times have changed.

Also prior to 1971, people who went to the doctor paid for each visit, in full. I know it sounds strange, but I can clearly remember delivering eggs and cream to the doctor’s house and it was put on our family doctor’s bill.

If health care premiums are implemented, there needs to be a couple of other added steps. We used to get a list of services that were given to each patient. I think the report came out twice a year or perhaps quarterly. That way, if your doctor ever over-billed Manitoba Health for an examination or a prescription, the patient had a record of it. There was a two-fold

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accountability in that system. A patient knew if a doctor might be over billing which was and is a rare thing. Also, the patient was made aware of how big a bill they ran up and it might deter them from unnecessary trips to the doctor.

The second thing that should be implemented is a small fee per visit.

That would deter frivolous visits.

The provincial government is to be lauded for exploring a heath care premium. There is a lot bigger question at play here.

Manitoba is a have-not province and that means we get money from other provinces. Why should other provinces have to pay premiums and still send us money so we can have free health care when their people do not? Other provinces are subsidizing Manitobans and they have every reason to object.

Having other provinces paying for our health care is simply not right.

We need to balance our health care expenditures and income before the other provinces force us to do so. We need to discuss this issue carefully and think it through. If health care costs continue to grow, it will be the only function of government and that simply can’t be allowed to happen. It’s time to re-think this whole process.

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n August, the news broke that proposed changes to how private corporations are taxed could have a wide-reaching impact on small businesses, including incorporated farms and professionals. The federal government is pitching the changes as being aimed at high income individuals using a corporate structure to obtain tax advantages meant for hard working small business owners trying to create jobs and grow the Canadian economy. The opposition party and groups representing all types of small businesses have come out strongly opposed to the MY changes, saying PERSPECTIVE they will mean h i g her t a xe s and discourage ent repreneur- Kate ship.

Jackman-Atkinson I’ve spent most of the last month trying to figure out exactly who is right and what the changes will mean. I’m still not entirely sure, but I think their vagueness is one of the major problems. The government has said that they want to target those, often professionals, who are more employees than true small business owners, and for whom incorporation allows them to pay less taxes than their neighbour who is doing a similar job but being paid as an employee. I don’t have a problem if this were the only group of taxpayers who would be impacted, but it’s not.

The proposed regulations take aim at income sprinkling, passive investments held by corporations and the conversion of income into capital gains. For the majority of businesses, these aren’t loopholes but legal business practices. They are clouded in uncertainty. They use poorly defined words which will be left up to the CRA, and ultimately the courts, to interpret and define. Just how much of what kind of work does a family member need to do to be eligible to receive dividends on corporate income without an added punitive tax? What about a small investment in an associated business, that the investor isn’t actively involved in?

Tax planning is an important part of succession and estate planning and it’s unclear what will happen to arrangements made under the regulations in place last year. Some of these could very well be made obsolete, effectively making the changes retroactive.

Many firms have suspended tax planning while they wait for more clarity on what the final regulations will include.

The government is calling the changes minor, but tax professionals are saying they are the biggest changes since 1972. The changes that came into effect in 1972 followed consultations that began in 1966 and included a Royal Commission led by tax professionals.

The changes currently being proposed were given a 75 day consultation period, most of which fell over summer, and were drafted without significant input from tax professionals, either accountants or lawyers. Those who could best help craft and advocate for the new rules weren’t involved in their creation.

It isn’t just that industry doesn’t know what’s going on, the government doesn’t seem to either. The government estimates that changes to income sprinkling will net them about $250 million in revenue and impact about 50,000 Canadian families. For comparison, the new middle school addition to be built in Neepawa is expected to cost $10 to $14 million and the 2017 federal budget was about $304 billion. For the government, this isn’t a lot of money. As for the other two components, the government has said it has no idea how much money will be raised.

I can’t help but wonder what the government was thinking.

Sure, there may be some unfairness, but how big a problem is it?

Worth drawing very vocal criticism and uniting such a wide range of groups when the payoff is so small and uncertain?

It might be time to look at updating the rules— a lot has changed since 1972— but the changes should be done right. This plan has created an unnecessary amount of uncertainty and confusion that does nothing to help the Canadian economy or those middle class small business owners about whom the government professes to care so much about.

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As we think, so we become

hen he first conceived the idea that ultimately became Facebook, not even Mark Zuckerberg could have possibly imagined what it would become in so short a time.

Facebook is, by far, the most widely used means by which people keep in touch with family and friends. It has also become an excellent means of communicating important news and events in local areas. Want to know what’s happening in your community? Log on to Facebook. Someone will have posted something that will tell you what you want to know.

But there is a dark side to Facebook and other forms of social media (Twitter, Instagram, etc.) and that is the increasing amount of material that I, personally, find highly offensive. I have no personal argument with those who post this material.

They are as entitled to use social media to advance their views as I am to share my thoughts in this column.

Nor do I have any problem with people using social

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t wasn’t the pronouncement that fall would once again arrive on September 22, it was the sunshine and the cool temperature that spurred me to action.

It was, however, mostly fall chores that I accomplished.

After the morning dog walk I decided to wash windows. I faithfully hauled my sturdy and safe step ladder all around the house, reaching corners that I had meant to clean last spring. That done, I swept down the exterior of my home. Yep, I swept it, tearing away cobwebs and gunk that had attached itself to the lips in the siding. And I was doing this because the grass was too damp to mow. I needed one quick trip uptown to replenish my paper towel supply and while there, I picked up some rust resistance spray paint for another project.

That project was to clean and re-paint a marker Ed had

FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein media to criticize the actions of people in political leadership. Criticizing someone’s actions is always appropriate; as is questioning the accuracy of the public statements they make. But anything we say must be said in a way that respects the individual because of the office he or she holds in society. And that, sadly, is where many of the social media posts that show up on my computer screen fail miserably.

When I see people posting comments that question a leader’s sanity or evaluate his intelligence (as people seem eager to do with both President Trump and Prime Minister Trudeau), I get a sick feeling in my stomach and take immediate action to block the sites that originate such material.

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HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen crafted out of a plow shear, horseshoes and angle iron.

It has marked our driveway for all times – at the farm at Homewood, at the farm at Riding Mountain, the acreage, and now, my home in town. It takes a bit of work to sink it into the earth deep enough to stand tall, but I had removed it to safety when I had the hedge cleared out.

Mission accomplished and I enjoyed a quick bite to eat before heading back out to the yard.

All summer long, I had mowed the grass high, letting the lawn appear green, now, I shaved it in preparation

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little extreme, you’re right. I freely admit that. But I have some good reasons for doing this—and I offer them for your consideration.

First, I refuse to take a position on any issue until I have heard all sides of the story. I’ve jumped on my share of band wagons in my lifetime and it’s never been a positive experience. Often, I have been the loser—losing credibility and inf luence thanks to taking a stand on an issue before I had all the facts. There are always three sides to every story—yours, mine and then the truth.

Second, even though I may not agree with the policies of a President, Premier or Prime Minister, I still honor and respect them because of the position of authority they hold. And even though I may not agree with someone’s

ery shortly I will go to one of the care homes in town and have a “hymn sing.” The people look forward to this hour of music and singing. Many can not see well enough to read the words, but they know most of the songs by heart. It is enjoyable and rewarding to see a smile or a tap with a foot. Music can bring healing to

for the raking of the leaves.

This task stretched from the standard 32 minutes to closer to 45. The grass was a touch tough and wanted to plug the mower. Great exercise.

Still in fast forward mode, I tilled the patch where the hedge had been and raked any errant roots that had remained. Liking the looks of that, I dug in a concrete block and set the bird bath, hauled a water feature out of the back yard to nestle beneath the remaining lilac tree. Got particular with that- utilised the level! Not yet quite exhausted, I started raking the back yard. Thank-

political beliefs, religious convictions or social practices, I still choose to view them as people created in the image of God and worthy of dignity and respect.

Third, negative (evil) thoughts, if allowed to remain in one’s mind, will produce hurtful words and wicked deeds. In other words, what we think is ultimately what we will become.

That is why, in the closing words of his letter to the Philippians, St. Paul wrote: “Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”

(Philippians 4:8) Paul’s advice is to look for the positive things in life and for the people who are making a positive contribution to their world. Think about and thank God for all the good that is happening around you. Your attitude will change remarkably and your life will never be the same.

fully, a friend popped in and I sat for 40 before finishing the back yard and hauling the refuse to the compost yard.

Decided that if I was making the trip I might as well clean out a planter or two and get them away as well.

My little dogs enjoyed the day, tethered at my side or contained in the open area between the garages. But they still requested their evening walk. And so, we went. The distance. I was aware that if I stopped, at any point, I would have trouble re-starting, so after all was done, I sat for supper. Knowing that all that was left was a hot shower made the meal even more enjoyable. There was/is a sense of satisfaction with all that I got done. Some for winter ease and some just for me. Not a bad day for a senior!

a hurting heart or a troubled mind. We often have special music and people help with the singing. I am not asked to play any difficult arrangements, but just the old-time hymns and I praise the Lord that He has given me just enough talent to do this.

David loved to make music to glorify God and please kings. The Psalms are full of his praises (Psalm 149, 150 and others). Even if we can not sing or play an instrument, our heart can sing with joy and it will reflect by a smiling face.

Let us rejoice in the Lord and praise Him day by day.

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Thanks to Jack

I want to thank Jack Follows and his staff for all their hard work at the Neepawa Cemetery this summer. Manitoba weather gives us some severe challenges but once again you have made the Cemetery absolutely beautiful. I have many family members resting in that lovely peaceful place.

Many people visit or walk there for exercise. If we all stopped for a few minutes to pull some weeds on a grave as we pass by I’m sure Jack wouldn’t mind. I hope we can continue to enjoy it for many years to come. If you haven’t been there lately you’ve really missed something good. The memory of the lovely sea of flowers will help me get through the winter ahead.

Grace Gwyer Neepawa

Health care Before we charge Manitobans a health care premium we should look at reasonable alternatives. If we accept a health care premium, it will not result in lower electricity rates. We will be hit with a new tax, plus higher utility rates.

The enormous debt that Hydro has accumulated is the primary reason why we lack funds to cover increasing health care costs. That is sad.

When our government got into the gambling business in 1971, we were assured that lotteries and casinos would support charities and the remainder would offset health care costs. It would seem appropriate to redirect a portion of our growing lotteries income to health care. That would buy us some breathing room.

We should also consider selling our gas utility to private owners and eliminating the conflict of interest that Manitoba Hydro has. The proceeds can be used to reduce the Hydro debt.

The downtown Hydro headquarters should be sold and proceeds used to reduce debts. Paupers do not reside in palaces.

Hydro is proven a poor money manager and should not oversee a second utility or be allowed to make any further investments or loans without PUB approval. We need changes to PUB authority.

We also need a change in Hydro management below the board level. These fakers drove us into a mess and cannot be allowed to continue to hold office. Every senior and middle manager in Hydro should be looking at a 20 per cent pay cut while they are hounding the PUB to increase our power rates to cover their horrendous spending. We cannot reward incompetence.

We should consider a bond issue to offset some of the Hydro debt. Allow Manitobans to invest in Hydro and earn interest that is currently going overseas. At least the interest will then boost our economy and the bond issue will relieve some of the provincial debt burden.

Regional Health Authorities have mucked up our health care system and have no excuses to offer. They were created to bring efficiencies to health care delivery and failed. The RHAs are busily rearranging the deck chairs, but it is the RHA management that has proven to be incompetent. They must go, but hands off the front lines which includes some RHA staff that provide needed services to the public.

Before we turn to health care premiums we must explore allowing private enterprise to provide health care delivery services. The current system is failing us and proving to be too expensive to maintain so we must consider alternative methods of delivering services. Taxation is not the only alternative.

We need legislation to strike no layoff clauses in government employment contracts and limit the payout to any employee who resigns or leaves government service. Golden parachutes must be packed away for good. We cannot afford them. Our current government cannot be bound by actions of previous governments. The NDP cannot be allowed to poison the well.

We need an inquiry into Hydro dealings over the past two decades. We need to establish who made the decisions to undertake enormous debts, who fudged the figures to make it look like a sound investment and go after the culprits with full vigour.

We are not going to survive the NDP legacy by playing nice with the incompetent hacks they put in place to do their bidding.

The cupboard is bare, the kids are hungry and the bank has started foreclosure proceedings. Tweaking the economy is not sufficient. Move one was to get a new government. Move two is to build a new bureaucracy. Business as usual cannot continue.

John Feldsted Winnipeg, Manitoba

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Chamber meeting draws concerned crowd personal tax rate, it’s larger. The government is concerned about the added value created by this larger initial investment and the proposed changes would increase the tax rate to eliminate that benefit.

The final change relates to converting a corporation’s income into capital gains. Income, in the form of either salaries or dividends, are taxed at a higher rate and a series of transactions can convert this money into capital gains, which are taxed at a lower rate.

Many Canadian small businesses use these transactions for legitimate business, succession planning or estate planning purposes. Business owners are concerned that they will now face added taxes.

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About 35 concerned small business owners gathered in Neepawa last week to hear about how tax changes could impact their businesses. On July 18, federal Finance minister Bill Morneau introduced proposed changes to the taxation of private corporations, which are expected to impact a range of small businesses, including incorporated professionals and incorporated farms. The information session, held Sept. 12, was organized by the Neepawa and District Chamber of Commerce and was led by DauphinSwan River-Neepawa MP Robert Sopuck.

The changes take aim at three practices which the government says are being employed by wealthy Canadians to reduce their tax bills. The proposal has been met with strong and vocal opposition from a range of small business owners concerned about the financial impact of the proposed changes.

The first practice is what’s known as income sprinkling.

This involves diverting income from a high-income individual to family members with lower personal tax rates, or who may not be taxable at all. The proposed changes would impact family members who have no role in the business, raising the amount of taxes that they pay.

The second practice relates to passive investments held by corporations. Investing through a corporation doesn’t reduce the amount of tax paid on the proceeds of an investment, but merely defers it until the investment is taken out of the corporation. However, because the initial investment is made with net income that was taxed at a corporate rate, which is lower than it would have been if the money had been paid as a salary and taxed at the

‘How do you plan for the future?’

The Conservative party, which forms the official opposition, has been strongly against the proposed changes and Sopuck made his party’s views and actions clear. “This has galvanized the business community across Canada…

We [the Conservative Party of Canada] are four square against it,” he said.

Sopuck noted that he has heard from constituents with concerns about all three components of the proposed changes. He noted in particular that one small business owner relies on passive investment to tide their seasonal business over during hard times. “This is based on class envy,” he said of the proposal.

For many, the major concern isn’t necessarily the intention of the rules, but how broadly they have been drafted.

The proposed changes note that they would be retroactive to July 18, 2017, when the draft legislation was released, but many also have concerns that the changes will impact transactions made in the past. “We do tax planning as per CRA regulations,” said business owner Perry Sneddon,

adding, “If they go retroactive, how do you plan for the future? You can’t do that.”

Matt Bolley, a partner with with MNP’s specialty tax group, based out of Brandon, said at the Neepawa meeting that the government has said that there would be some grandfathering, but they haven’t said how, “It would be very complicated.”

For Bolley and his colleagues, the main concern is over how broadly the rules could be interpreted. For example, the draft legislation includes the word “reasonable”, which creates a grey area, leaving CRA and the courts to determine whether something is reasonable or not.

“They are broad rules and [CRA] can interpret them however they choose… The government says, ‘Don’t worry,’ but that’s not how it will play out,” said Bolley.

He said that more people will be caught by the rules than were intended.

The other concern is the scope of the proposed changes. While the government is pitching them as minor, tax professionals counter that they are anything but. “This is the biggest change since 1972,” said Bolley. “[These changes] will stifle entrepreneurship, which is the backbone of Canada’s growth, all in a 75 day consultation period, when everyone is on holidays,” said Sopuck.

The consultation period is open until Oct. 2. Beyond submissions to the Finance minister, Sopuck also recommended that Canadians call Liberals MPs’ offices to express their concerns. “Don’t email, phone,” he said, adding, “You don’t need to talk to the MP, you can talk to staffers.” So far, the prime minister and finance minister have shown no signs of backing away from the proposed changes and Sopuck explains, “How we defeat it is by having Liberal MPs vote against the bill.”

Neepawa screams for BPCF NACTV looking for input

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson THE NEEPAWA BANNER The board of Neepawa Access Community Television (NACTV) is looking for feedback from viewers. As the community access television station prepares to enter its second year under new management, board member Dave Bennet said they are looking to better understand what viewers want from the station.

“It’s been a learning curve,” he said, adding, “We want to know the community’s response, we passionately need to know who is watching and what they’re watching.” They are hoping to get at least 200 surveys back and with them, an accurate picture of the station’s viewership and what people want to watch.

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Madame Benoît

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.

June 25, 1968 Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau’s Liberal Party wins a majority in the federal election. Trudeau’s popularity was dubbed ‘Trudeaumania’ In 1969 both English and French were recognized as official languages by the federal government on July 9 through the Official Languages Act, which guaranteed a bilingual civil service.

In 1970, all roads led to Manitoba as it celebrated its Centennial. Everyone was invited to revisit their hometown and celebrate “The spirit of 70”. The prairie province with a seaport warmly welcomed visitors including the Queen, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles and Princess Anne. The 1970 Manitoba visit included a tour of Roy Bailey’s farm near Carberry, as well as other points in Manitoba to celebrate the centennial.

In the ‘60s and ‘70s “Madame Benoît,” was on the Canadian cooking scene. She wrote 30 books during her career, including the Encyclopedia of Cooking. As Canada’s first celebrity chef, she appeared on CBC Television regularly. Madame Benoît recognized early on the significance of the microwave oven and predicted how important this way of cooking would become in the modern kitchen. She wrote several books on the topic, as well as appearing in television commercials for Panasonic microwaves. Madame Benoît was a pioneer in explaining Canadian cuisine to Canadians, writing “ The Canadiana Cookbook: A Complete Heritage of Canadian Cooking. “I am convinced that good cooking is an art, as well as a form of intense pleasure. This is why, in this book, I tried to infuse Canadian cuisine with the subtleties of this art and pleasure,” she said. She delighted in preparing, tasting and sharing food so with that, here are two of her recipes to try. Bonne appetite.

Butter fried cucumbers 2 Tbsp. butter 2 medium sized cucumbers

1/4 cup flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. curry powder

4 tbsp. chopped parsley Sour cream

Peel the cucumbers and slice them 1/2 inch. Dry the slices in paper towel for a few minutes. Then shake them in a bag containing the flour, salt and curry. Place the butter in a frying pan and melt it. Add the floured cucumbers, fry about 3 minutes on each side for a golden colour. Do not overcook. Serve as soon as ready, sprinkle with parsley. Serve sour cream on the side. Serves 4.

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Madame Jehane Benoît (March 21, 1904 November 24, 1987). She is best known as the author of “The Encyclopedia of Canadian Cooking” which sold over one and a half million copies. After studying at the Sorbonne and Cordon Bleu school in Paris, she started her own cooking school, Fumet de la Vielle France, in Montreal. Benoît also opened one of the first vegetarian restaurants in Canada called “The Salad Bar” in 1935.

Tomatoes Provençale 4 large tomatoes 1 Tbsp. sugar 2 Tbsp. coarse bread 3 Tbsp. oil 1 clove garlic, crushed crumbs 1/2 tsp. each salt and 1 Tbsp. parsley, chopped pepper 1 tsp. basil Halve the tomatoes cross wise and remove seeds by pressing each halve in your hand.

Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Place tomatoes in oil cut side down, cook over medium heat about 3 minutes. Turn, sprinkle with salt, pepper and sugar mixed together. Place garlic in bottom of the pan and cook for another 2 minutes or until tomatoes are tender.

Remove tomatoes to a heated service platter, sprinkle with parsley and basil mixed together. Add bread crumbs to fry pan and stir constantly over high heat until golden brown, sprinkle over tomatoes and serve. Serves 8.

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‘What’s coming down? We’re not sure, but it’s not looking good’ Continued from page 2 However, because the initial investment is made with net income that was taxed at a corporate rate instead of a higher personal tax rate, it’s is larger. The government wants to eliminate the additional value created by this larger initial investment and the proposed changes would increase the tax rate to eliminate the added value. In some cases, these investments could end up being subject to a 72 per cent tax.

There are many reasons why small business owners might wish to keep passive investments in their corporation. One of which is to generate income that can be used for retirement, since small business owners don’t have access to corporate retirement plans. The other is that the money is more easily available to reinvest in the business or cover shortfalls, which isn’t the case if the money is paid out to the business owner and then invested in an RRSP or TFSA. The government has said that the changes will only apply to high income Canadians who have maxed out their RRSP and TFSA contributions, but Bolley said that there are concerns about how wide-reaching this might be in practice. Bolley said that the biggest question is what exactly will be considered a passive investment. While publicly traded stocks and bonds are obvious examples, there are a number of situations which could fall under these new rules. For example, a group of small businesses might decide that their town needs a new hotel and each make a small investment in the new business. None of them would own more than 50 per cent or be involved in the daily operations and could find themselves facing higher taxes on the investment.

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The brakes need to be pumped. They [the government] need to slow down and get it right, as opposed to ramming [the legislation] through.

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The final change relates to converting a corporation’s income into capital gains. Income, in the form of either salaries or dividends, are taxed at a higher rate and a series of transactions can convert this money into capital gains, which are taxed at a lower rate. Bolley said that the proposed changes are so broad, they can start targeting transactions which have nothing to do with minimizing tax bills, for example, those aimed at succession or estate planning. He noted that even an incorporated farmer selling land to another family member operating an entirely separate farm could be penalized under the proposed changes.

The impacts of the changes could be widely felt, “This will affect a lot of farm clients in particular,” said Thomson.

Climate of uncertainty What is most concerning to many is the wide-sweeping nature of the changes, combined with the lack of consulta-

tion. Tax professionals are calling these the most significant changes since 1972 and they are being implemented with a 75 day consultation period, much of which fell over the summer. The changes that were implemented in 1972 began with consultations in 1966.

Bolley points out that not only is the input of Canadians being limited, so too is the input of tax professionals. He notes that there appears to have been no consultation with either the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada, the Canadian Bar Association or the joint committee between the two organization dealing specifically with taxation issues. These professionals are now speaking out against the changes, when they could have helped draft legislation to better target the areas of most concern to the government. “The brakes need to be pumped,” said Bolley, noting the need for broader consultations, and adding, “They need to slow down and get it right, as opposed to ramming [the legislation] through.”

“What [the government] is proposing could potentially affect anyone in business…There are lots of clients set up in a structure [that could] now be basically obsolete,” said Thomson, adding that the impact won’t just be felt by current business owners, but could potentially impact succession plans put in place with practices that today are perfectly fine. He added that the uncertainty has many engaged in tax planning frozen, “We still don’t really know what’s going to be in the [legislation].”

Another unknown is just how much money the government plans to raise with the proposed changes. The government has said that it expects to collect $250 million in additional taxes from the changes to income sprinkling, which are expected to impact 50,000 Canadian families.

But for the other two components, neither the government, nor any private sector analysis, has been able to pinpoint the money at stake. The white paper outlining the proposed changes says that private corporations currently hold passive investments which in 2015 generated approximately $27 billion in income. However, they caution that a portion of this income is currently taxed appropriately and would not be affected by the new tax rules. For the third measure, the conversion of income into capital gains, the white paper says that the fiscal impacts of the proposed measure can’t be determined based on currently available information.

Ultimately, one of the major problems with the changes is that they are creating a climate of uncertainty. “The

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government is making it out to be minor changes but it will change how we approach planning, it’s going to change a lot of things,” said Bolley. He explained that the draft legislation is unclear, opening the door to wide-ranging interpretation by CRA. While the Finance department establishes the rules, it’s up to CRA to implement them. Bolley said, “[The proposed changes] would give CRA the weapons to go after innocuous [transactions],” including ones motivated by succession or estate planning. Ultimately, accountants are currently in a position of not being able to advise their clients because the proposed rules leave so much room for interpretation. “We have to tell clients, ‘We don’t know,’ That’s a concern to me as an advisor,” said Bolley.

If CRA and a taxpayer disagree, it will ultimately be up to the courts, including possibly the Supreme Court of Canada, to decide. “What’s coming down? We’re not sure, but it’s not looking good... We definitely know changes are coming,” said Thomson. He added that a year or so after the changes are implemented, they’ll begin to find out the unintended impact.

Bolley worries that this uncertainty will make people less willing to start businesses. “This will affect a lot more people than the government [is saying], this is not just targeting the super wealthy,” he said.

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Frightening auto accident north of Neepawa

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On Sept 20, at about 8:45 a.m. emergency services responded to an accident north of Neepawa. Spruce Plains RCMP staff sergeant Mark Morehouse said that two pick up trucks, one travelling west on 88N and one south on the old Highway #5, collided at an uncontrolled intersection. One of the trucks caught fire and the Eden fire department responded to the call. Morehouse said that both drivers were walking after the accident, but with cuts and bruises, while the passenger of the vehicle that caught fire was taken to Neepawa hospital with a suspected broken arm or collar bone. He added that the driver of the truck that caught fire was trapped in the vehicle, but was extricated with the help of the other driver and a passerby. “They were very fortunate,” said Morehouse of the outcome.

Nurturing lifelong learners

in First Nation communities Phyllis Racette Early Childhood Education graduate 1999 Applied Counselling Skills graduate 2017

Assiniboine’s Early Childhood Educators are helping to nurture lifelong learning in First Nations communities and across Manitoba. Phyllis is part of The Assiniboine Effect—a quiet phenomenon that’s having a big impact on the growth of Manitoba.

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On Friday, Sept. 15, students, teachers and staff from Hazel M. Kellington (HMK) School walked across Neepawa for the 2017 edition of the Terry Fox Run. Adminstration with HMK wish to thank all the local businesses and parents that donated time and materials for the walk and concurrent barbecue.

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Dodge Challenger: the practical muscle car?

By Ben Castle The Neepawa Banner The 1971 movie “Vanishing Point” made the 390 horsepower 1970 Dodge Challenger a cult hero amongst muscle car fans.

The movie stars Barry Newman as Kowalsk i, a disillusioned anti-hero given the task of delivering a white 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Magnum from Denver, Colorado to San Francisco, California (a distance of some 1,900 kilometres) in less than 24 hours. Intended to “cash in” on the success of the Mustang and Camaro “pony” cars, the Dodge Challenger was launched in 1969, as a 1970 model year car. It had larger dimensions, a longer wheelbase and a more luxurious interior than the competition and stayed in production as both a two door coupe and convertible until 1974.

The Challenger name was recycled by Dodge in the late 1970s in a fourcylinder Mitsubishi-based subcompact car, but the real excitement reignited with the launch of a newage Challenger in 2008, based on a retro-styled concept car and built in Brampton, Ontario! Like its forbearer, it has also become an icon of the silver screen as the vehicle of choice for Dominic Tor-

A Plum Crazy Purple 2017 Dodge Challenger Scatpack Shaker next to its Jazz Blue Challenger R/T counterpart.

etto, Vin Diesel’s character in the “Fast and Furious” movie franchise. True to its roots, the new Challenger is nearly a foot longer than the Mustang/Camaro and has a longer wheelbase, which means more space for occupants and a more luxurious interior. So does that make this the practical muscle car that you can use every day?

Despite being around for nearly 10 years, the 5.7 litre V8 Hemi engine Challenger was augmented by the introduction of two new engines in 2011, the Pentastar V6 in base models and an upgrade from a 6.1 litre to a 6.4 litre V8 in top-line

models. For 2015, cosmetic updates included a new interior, the re-instatement of the two distinct tail lights at the rear, a new eight-speed automatic transmission standard on all models (a six-speed Tremec manual transmission is a $1,000 option on all V8 models) and the introduction of a 707 horsepower supercharged SRT Hellcat model. If that’s not enough power for you, then for 2018, there will be an even more powerful wide-body SRT Demon Challenger. Sadly, the Challenger is only available as a two door coupe, with no option of a convertible body style.

The tester supplied by Murray Chrysler Dodge Westman in Brandon was the R/T model with the 5.7 litre V8 Hemi engine with 375 horsepower and the standard eight-speed automatic transmission.

Our tester came in dark Jazz Blue metallic and combined with the white side stripes, this colour scheme shows up the lines of the car really well. Simply by virtue of its size, this car is going to get you noticed, as it’s only three inches shorter and narrower than a Dodge Grand Caravan!

The styling is very true to the original 1970 Challenger with four very ef-

fective circular “halo” HID headlamps at the front, the “Coke-bottle” sweep at the side, the rectangular, LED tail lamps and “f lip-up” door handles. The front looks super aggressive and if this car comes up behind you quickly in the overtaking lane on the highway, you’re probably going to move rather swiftly out of the way! For comparison, Rob Frederick of Rivers brought along his “Plum Crazy” purple limited edition 2016 Scat Pack Shaker with the more powerful 485 horsepower 392 Hemi engine and it looks truly awesome, and in this spec with the Tremec six-speed

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manual transmission is one of only seventeen cars like this in the whole country!

Inside, the interior looks pretty ordinary compared to the Mustang/Camaro and not dissimilar to that of the Charger full-size sedan, but the steering wheel is nice to hold, the mater ia ls are of good quality and I can’t fault it ergonomically. The gauges are very clear, the central binnacle is angled towards the driver and the large 8.4 inch touchscreen featuring Dodge’s Uconnect infotainment system is one of the easiest and most intuitive systems to use.

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New play structure at HMK

PHOTO BY KATE JACKMAN-ATKINSON

On Sept. 15, following their annual Terry Fox Run, Hazel M. Kellington school held the official opening of their new playground. Donations from local clubs, service groups and businesses made the playground a possibility and these donors were on hand to help cut the ribbon in front of a large and supportive crowd. Cutting the ribbon included representatives from the HMK parent council, RBC, Neepawa Kin Club, Neepawa Rotary Club, Beautiful Plains Community Foundation, Neepawa Elks, PAC Neepawa, Prairie Forest Products, Rob Smith and Sons and the Neepawa Legion Ladies. These were just some of the numerous donors who helped raise close to $107,000 for the project.

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Natives ready for rigours of regular season

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner

The Neepawa Natives have been counting down the days until the start of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) regular season. The junior ‘A’ team has been quite busy over the past few weeks, with both training camp and a series of exhibition games. The Natives closed out their six game pre-season with a record of 3-3-0. Head coach Dustin Howden noted that for the exhibition schedule, the coaching staff took a cautious approach in regard to the usage of their returning players, having them play in only a couple of games. He said that approach also allowed them to take a closer look at the large number of prospects that will be a big part of the team’s future.

“We feel as though we have a very good core of rookies, so earning a chance with the team this year requires bringing something special to the program.

When you dress an all rookie lineup, they can’t rely on veterans to pull the weight out there. They have to do it themselves, so that’s what we were looking for.

We were looking to push our young guys to quickly become impact players and learn the game of junior hockey. And as well, ensure our veterans were heading into the regular season healthy,” stated Howden.

“As for the results, it’s good to see these individuals making progress and turning into a solid collective unit. We’ve put some lines together; tried a few things in the pre-season. Most of the lines have at least two guys sticking together. The line of [Ashton] Anderson, [ Justin] Metcalf and Nolan Richards, is not going to be altered. They have a solid chemistry.”

The club’s focus this past week has turned towards the first game of the regular season, a showdown with the Winkler Flyers at the Yellowhead Centre. Neepawa has already played Winkler in a pair of pre-season games, both losses. Howden said they’ll be searching

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Will Blake of the Winkler Flyers and Mackenzie Belinski of the Neepawa Natives challenge for the puck in the second period of an exhibition game on Friday, Sept. 15 at the Yellowhead Centre.

for a bit of redemption out of this matchup, though also acknowledging that the Flyers will prove to be a tough opponent.

“The last two exhibition games against Winkler were disappointing, from the perspective of the final score, but we did see good things and things that our players could learn from and build off of,” Howden said. “As for the feeling within the dressing room,

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the veterans are just looking to get into the regular season. Those players had a solid end to last year, with the playoff push and the solid effort against Steinbach [in the playoff ]. They really just want to rev it up here right now, prove that the end of last year was what this team can be moving ahead.”

The start time for the Natives game against Winkler on Friday, Sept. 22 is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

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BU Athletics come to Neepawa

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner

The Brandon University ( BU ) Bobcats women’s volleyball team served up some fun in Neepawa on Thursday, Sept. 14, with an intra squad exhibition.

The NACI gymnasium was filled to capacity for the tune-up match, which was part of the athletic programs annual rural outreach initiative. This is the third year in which members of the volleyball and basketball program’s have played games in outlying communities and the first time it has been in Neepawa.

Other communities that participated in this year’s tour included CFB Shilo (women’s basketball), Carman (men’s volleyball) and Melita (men’s basketball).

Over the previous two years, the Bobcats intra squad game initiative has seen BU teams travel to Boissevain, Carberry, Dauphin, Deloraine, Gladstone, Glenboro, Hamiota, Souris and Virden.

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A spectacular game from running backs Taine Middleton and Tanner Mann, still wasn’t enough to secure a recent road win for the Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (NACI) Tigers. While the pair put up a combined 412 rushing yards and three touchdowns against the Moosomin Generals on

Westman FC win Cambrian Cup

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The NACI gymnasium hosted an intra squad game for the BU women’s volleyball team on Thursday, Sept. 14.

events coordinator, Tyler Crayston, said they enjoy tours like this and believe that it’s a great opportunity to build their brand beyond Brandon.

“It’s vital for us to get out there to the rural communities, because we want to be more than just Brandon’s team. We want to be a good representative for the entire Westman region. Part of that effort is bringing this

high level of collegiate athletics to the smaller towns,” noted Crayston.

For student athlete Rayvn Wiebe, she said something like this just makes the intra squad a lot more fun.

“We love [the rural tour] and are so happy to see kids, the teens and even the adults out supporting us. That’s sport for you, it something that brings everyone together. We’re

just so happy to be here,” Wiebe said. “And to have a crowd like this watching adds something to it. If there’s no crowd, there’s no fun. So, Neepawa did a great job of supporting us.”

As for the results from the night, the Bobcats were split into Team Blue versus Team Yellow, with the Blue squad claiming bragging right, winning 25-19, 25-19, 23-25, 18-25, 15-11.

Tigers tamed by Moosomin

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner

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Friday, Sept. 15, NACI still lost 64-26.

During the game, which was played on Friday, Sept. 15, in Moosomin, Middleton had 21 carries for 256 yards, including a 65 yard touchdown run.

Mann, meanwhile, contributed with 14 carries for 156 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He also went 2/6 passing for eight yards.

NACI’s third running option, Jayvee Posadas added

another 53 yards on seven carries. He also had one catch for 10 yards.

On the defensive end of the ball, Rylan Hollier had nine tackles, while Thomas Boxall and Luca Keller added four tackles respectively. As for the special teams, Landen Poitras registered a 56 yard kick return for the Tigers.

Moosomin, meanwhile, collected two kickoff returns of their own.

The loss drops the Tigers’ regular season record in the Rural Manitoba Football League to 1-1. NACI’s next game will be their home opener Friday, Sept.

22, when they face the Southwest Sabres. Opening kickoff will be at 4:30 p.m.

The Westman FC boys U-15 premier two soccer team won the Cambrian Cup Challenge Final in dramatic style over Thunder Bay Chill on Saturday, Sept. 16. The game went to a shootout after ending 2-2 in regulation time, with goals by Josh Cameron and Isaias Pineda and completing two 10 minute additional halves of extra time with no additional goals. In the shootout with penalty kicks, Westman was victorious.

The Westman FC club is made up of 18 youth between the ages of 13-15 years old from across the westman region, including Jordan Hartle of Neepawa. These boys played in the Winnipeg Youth Soccer Association League playing all games in Portage or Winnipeg finishing with a 13-0-1 record good enough to win the Winnipeg League title for the second year in a row. Teams from Winnipeg, Pembina Valley, Steinbach and Thunder Bay competed in this league in 2017.

The top six teams in the WYSA league advance to the Cambrian Cup. The boys started this season wanting redemption, fully focused, wanting to get to this point again and win the Cambrian Cup, after such a close loss last year in the final against Winnipeg South End United (3-2).

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SUPPORTIng nACI TIgERS hOCkEY And nEEPAWA PAllIATIVE CARE Please have your cans and/or bottles outside on your front step and the players will knock when we get there to pick them up between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Cash donations are also accepted. Thank you for your support!

If we miss your house please call Mark 204-841-4940 or Seth 204-720-8680

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CRITERIA FOR NOMINATIONS

NOMINATIONS WILL BE JUDGED ON THE BASIS OF: • The nominee’s contribution to the growth or strengthening of sport and recreation in Neepawa • Outstanding leadership skills • Volunteerism and personal involvement in sport or recreation.

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

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

Please email or fax all nominations attention Neepawa Natives Sports Dinner nnativesmarketing@gmail.com or 204-476-5300 Deadline for nominations are Friday, October 13, 2017.

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Take a walk down the Langford Trails

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The Langford Trails are great for any season, but in the fall they are glorious.

Located 10 km east of Neepawa on Highway 16 and 5 km south on Road 81W, they are easily accessed. The sign in book at the trailhead makes for interesting reading, as hikers from all over North America have found their way to the trails and enjoyed them. All trails have their own unique flavour and are easily walked on their own or combined to create longer hikes. Benches are placed along most trails. Come and experience the beauty of nature at 17094SS3 your pace; walking, running, sitting on a bench reading 17094SS4 a book, or just soaking up the tranquillity.

Country Meadows Strawberry Social

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Count r y Meadows held their annual Strawberr y Social Tuesday, Aug.8. Over 55 residents, along with their families and friends ,enjoyed an afternoon of great music and delicious treats. The Happy Rock Band entertained for the social. A big thank you to the Neepawa Health Auxiliary Ladies, who volunteered their afternoon serving cake, strawberries and ice-cream. Thank you to Jean Blatt for the generous donation of the berries.

At the social, there was a bake sale table as well as a prize table. Thank you to all for the generous donations of prizes and baking to make the event a success. We, at Country Meadows, are so fortunate for our volunteers, family members and friends who support our activities, which we could not put on without you.

The afternoon ended

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Kim Szucki, the winner of the grand prize patio swing

with our big finale, the draw of our raff le books we have been selling for the last two months. The proceeds from this raff le are to be used towards our residents’ Handivan social outing costs. The grand prize was a patio swing donated by Neepawa Home Hardware. The luck y winner was Kim Szucki.

Second prize, a stainless steel barbeque was won

by Riley Boersma. Third prize, a campfire pit was won by Thiaya Frohwerk.

Congratulations to all the winners and a big thank you to everyone for supporting our fundraising efforts at Country Meadows.

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Classifieds In Memory In Loving Memory of

Erma Joyce Stuart

May 2, 1930 - Sept. 24, 2016 A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest, It broke our hearts to see you go, God only takes the best.

They say that memories are golden, Well maybe that is true, But we never wanted memories, We only wanted you.

Your life was love and labour, Your love for your family true, You did your best for all of us, We will always remember you.

We sat beside your bedside, Our hearts were crushed and sore, We did our duty to the end, 'Til we could do no more.

In tears we watched you sinking, We watched you fade away, And though our hearts were breaking, We knew you could not stay.

Our lips cannot speak how we loved you, Our hearts cannot tell what to say, But God only knows how we miss you, In our home that is lonely today.

Lovingly Remembered by Petroski & Stuart Family.

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• We reserve the right to edit copy or to refuse to publish any advertisement we deem illegal, libelous, misleading or offensive

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Family and friends, a graveside service will take place on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017 at 2 p.m. at the McCreary Municipal Cemetery.

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Call 210-2001 _____________________ Churchill Block, Neepawa, 1 bedroom apartment, available immediately. Call 204841-1298 _____________________ TRAILER RENTALS: cargo, dump, equipment, auto, livestock/horse. FORK LIFT TELEPORT 729-8989

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Arden Hall, cap. 255. Park, camping and sports facilities, rink, curling ice, kitchen and lounge. Call Leah 368-2403 or 841-4766 _____________________ Drug problem? Narcotics Anonymous can help. Meetings on Sat at 7 p.m. and Tues at 7 p.m. at Calvary Chapel, 221 Hamilton St. Neepawa

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2017 Plowing Days, Sept 23 and 24, 10 a.m., 2 miles north of the junction of Hwy 5 and Hwy 1, 1/2 mile west.

For more information, call 204-834-2659 _____________________ Fall Supper at Bethany Community Centre, Sunday, September 24th 4:30-6:30 p.m. Prices: Adults $15.00, 6-12 $7.00, Preschool free. _____________________ Minnedosa Adult Learning Centre’s computer courses start the week of Sept. 25th.

Contact: Val Gawel at 131 Main St. South, 204-8672519 _____________________ You are invited to a Come and Go Tea at Arts Forward on Saturday, October 7th, from 2-4 p.m. to help celebrate Bud and Judie Birch’s 50th Wedding Anniversary. No gifts please, will accept loonie donations for Palliative Care.

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

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PUBLIC NOTICE

October 18, 1919 – September 6, 2017

MUNICIPALITY OF GLENELLA - LANSDOWNE

W/C (L.Col), RCAF (ret'd) Senior staff officer, Employment and Immigration Canada (ret'd) Bud slipped away on Wednesday morning, September 6, 2017 at the age of 97. Predeceased by his loving wife Lil, after 60+ years of marriage. Bud was the proud father of Beverly (Gernie) and Sherry (Bill), beloved grandfather of Brent (Nicole) and Bryan (Jessica), and great grandfather of Sebastian and Iris. Bud also leaves behind many nieces and nephews in Manitoba, British Columbia and Ontario. Predeceased by his siblings and their spouses Fred (Bertha), Violet (Arthur), Maude (Roy), Mable (Jim, Ray) and Aubrey (Florence).

Bud joined the RCAF in 1939 and was the only person in his basic training group to earn every rank up to Wing Commander. After RCAF Technical Training School, Bud was posted to 426 (Transport) Squadron. During his 35 years of service he participated in the Korean Air Lift and traveled many times around the world to inspect and verify the readiness of the air bases to respond to any NATO commitment.

After his retirement, he joined the federal government as a senior staff officer with the Unemployment Insurance Commission. During his 13 years at UI, he was given the project to upgrade the process for employment benefits. After consulting with UI offices across Canada, he designed, developed and implemented the Record of Employment (ROC) that is still in use today. This new process saved the government $162 million dollars and Bud received a formal commendation by Deputy Minister Gaetan Lussier.

After his retirement in 1984, Bud and Lil lived comfortably at their home in west Ottawa. Only in the last 2 years of his life did he require more assistance. The excellent staff and facilities at Ottawa 2 East ,of the The Perley Rideau Veterans Heath Center, were instrumental in Bud's total adoption of his new home. This was enhanced by his table mates, especially Jack Dodds.

Many dinners out with his family, niece Louise and daughter Sherry continued up to the week before his passing. Bud totally enjoyed having dinner at his favorite spots on Merivale Road – the Swiss Chalet, The Red Lobster (where he was given extra special attention by Connie Leroux), and the Merivale Fish Market Restaurant where all their extended family made us feel special.

Very much a people person, Bud was always ready with a smile and a story – he often said “you have to have a little fun in life”.

Friends are invited to gather at the Beechwood Cemetery Center (Ottawa), 280 Beechwood Avenue on Friday, September 29, 2017 at noon. A memorial celebration will be held from 12:30 - 1:30 to be followed by an internment at the National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Forces.

In memory of Bud, a donation to The Perley Rideau Veterans Heath Center Foundation or a charity of you choice would be appreciated.

Condolences can be made at www.hpmcgarry.ca or www.beechwoodottawa.ca

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 194 of the Municipal Act, that the Auditor’s Financial Report for the year 2016, together with the related financial Statements have been deposited in the office of the Municipality of Glenella – Lansdowne, and is available for inspection by any person during regular business hours, who at his own expense, may take a copy thereof or extracts therefrom.

Dated at Glenella, Manitoba this 13th day of September, 2017.

Wendy Wutzke, CMMA Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne Box 10 Glenella, MB R0J 0V0

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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.

Brookdale United 9:30 a.m.

Christ Lutheran 9:00 a.m.

International Worship Centre 1:30 p.m.

Waldersee Lutheran 11:00 winter 10:00 summer Prairie Alliance Church 11:00 a.m.

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

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You may do this through written submission or making a presentation at a Board meeting.

Please submit a written submission or forward a letter / email requesting to make a presentation at a Board meeting to the attention of: Rolling River School Division c/o Kathlyn McNabb, Secretary-Treasurer Box 1170 Minnedosa MB R0J 1E0 kmcnabb@rrsd.mb.ca

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF the Estate of RUTH KIRKLAND, late of the Postal District of Gladstone, in the Province of Manitoba, Retired, Deceased. ALL CLAIMS against the above Estate, duly verified by Statutory Declaration, must be filed with the undersigned at Box 940, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, R1N 3C4, within fifteen (15) days of the date of publication. DATED at the City of Portage la Prairie, in the Province of Manitoba, this 14th day of September, 2017.

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We thank all those who apply, but only those considered for the position will be contacted for a personal interview.

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Tender

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION Invites

Snow Removal Tenders Turtle River School Division invites tenders for Snow Removal at the following locations: Alonsa School • McCreary School Glenella School • Ste. Rose School Laurier School • Bus Garage McCreary Please tender separately for each location. Tenders are to be on a per hour basis complete with specification of snow removal equipment and individual per hour rate.

Tenders clearly marked SNOW REMOVAL TENDER will be accepted by the undersigned until 12:00 noon Friday October 6, 2017.

Mark envelopes: SNOW REMOVAL TENDER The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Send Sealed Tenders to: Dean Bluhm, Transportation/Maintenance Supervisor Turtle River School Division Box 309 McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0 Phone: 835-2067 Fax: 835-2426 deanb@trsd.ca

Invitation to Tender

The farm land listed below in the R.M. Rosedale is available for sale: ***Note Highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted.

Land

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SW 1/4 33-16-15 WPM 160 SE 1/4 24-16-15 WPM 156.81 NE 1/4 6-16-15 WPM 160 NW 6-16-15 WPM Exc Sly 300’ of Nly 1650’ of Wly 300’ 163.97 SW 6-16-15 WPM 166.96 There is a home, garage, Quonset and cattle shed located on NW 6-16-15 WPM. The property is serviced with a holding tank.

Sealed Tenders to purchase the land will be received by: TAYLOR LAW OFFICE, 269 Hamilton Street, P.O. Box 309, Neepawa, Manitoba R0J 1H0 until October 31, 2017 @ 11:00 am.

Terms & Conditions: 1. Each tender shall be in writing in a sealed envelope, clearly marked as to contents and shall be submitted with a certified cheque OR Bank Draft payable to Taylor Law Office in trust in an amount equal to 5% of the Tender price; 2. If the Tender is accepted, the cheque or draft shall constitute a non-refundable deposit. If the Tenderer fails to complete the purchase of the property, the Seller shall herein retain the deposit as liquidated damages; 3. The balance of the Purchase Price shall be paid by certified cheque, bank draft or lawyers trust cheque, and trust conditions on possession date; 4. Possession date to be 30 days after acceptance of Tender; 5. Vendor will pay the 2017 property taxes; 6. The Tenderer will pay the applicable GST or provide acceptable undertaking to self assess; 7. Highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted; 8. The Tenderer shall be deemed to have relied on the Tenderer’s own inspection and knowledge of the land and the titles for the properties, its true condition, possible liabilities and the status of the title hereto independent of any representations by or on behalf of the seller.

The Owner will consider tenders on all parcels as a package or individual parcels.

CATTLE LABOURER & SORTER

Job requires: Assisting in working with cattle in all aspects, sorting, tagging, counting, invoicing.

Must be available for: Wed. and Thurs. for weekly cattle sales & available for the odd Tuesday. Committed through the year from October – May

Call Myles at 204-447-2266 Fax resumes at 204-447-3369

Southquill Health Services of Rolling River First Nation

Employment Opportunity – Full Time Position Jordan’s Principal Child First Initiative - Administrative Support Position Summary: Provide administrative support to the Jordan’s Principle Child-First Initiative, Southquill Health Services of Rolling River First Nation under the direction of the Case Manager. Administrative duties will include data entry, clerical, office management, scheduling of staff/clients around program delivery as directed by the Case Manager. The Administrative Support will be hired for a period of one year with opportunity for extension of employment based on further funding and excellent job performance.

Qualifications: * Grade 12 education * Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology * Accurate keyboarding skills * Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently * Demonstrated communication skills * Ability to respect and promote confidentiality * Valid Manitoba Driver’s License * Own means of transportation * Subject to Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry check. * Others as deemed necessary Salary: Based on Qualifications Closing Date: September 29, 2017 at 2:00 PM Please forward resume with cover letter stating your qualifications to the attention of: Ms. Natasha Wilson, Director Southquill Health Services P.O. Box 246 Erickson, MB R0J 0P0 Fax: 204-636-2307 We thank all those who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Southquill Health Services of Rolling River First Nation

Employment Opportunity – Full Time Position Jordan’s Principal Child First Initiative - Case Manager Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Health Director, the Case Manager will oversee the development of a community specific child-first program that will provide support and respond to children with complex needs and short-term health conditions. The Case Manager will work with the children and their families in partnership with service providers and agencies. The Case Manager will provide supervision to 4 Developmental Workers and 1 Administrative Support. The Case Manager will report to the Health Director of Southquill Health Services of Rolling River First Nation. The Case Manager of the Jordan’s Principle Child-First Initiative will be hired for a period of one year with opportunity for extension of employment based on further funding and excellent job performance.

Qualifications: Post-secondary education (BSW, RN, LPN) in a health discipline with experience working in Aboriginal Health field * Minimum 3 years working experience * Strong group facilitation, presentation, and engagement skills * Ability to work independently and as a team member * Demonstrated written and oral communication skills * Ability to apply critical thinking skills required * Ability to determine priorities and deadlines, as well as flexibility in adjusting to changing priorities and deadlines * Ability to respect and promote confidentiality * CPR and First Aid Certification * Valid Manitoba Driver’s License * Own means of transportation * Subject to Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry check. * Others as deemed necessary Salary: Based on Qualifications Closing Date: September 29, 2017 at 2:00 PM Please forward resume with cover letter stating your qualifications to the attention of: Ms. Natasha Wilson, Director Southquill Health Services P.O. Box 246 Erickson, MB R0J 0P0 Fax: 204-636-2307 We thank all those who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

MNP is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team in our Minnedosa MNP an enthusiastic individual to join our team in our Minnedosa office as is a looking full-timeforReceptionist/Administrative Assistant. office as a full-time Receptionist/Administrative Assistant.

Responsibilities include: Responsibilities include: • Manage reception switchboard answer and direct incoming calls • Manage reception switchboard answer and direct incoming calls • •Provide polite and courteous customer service to incoming guests Provide polite and courteous customer service to incoming guests • •Accountable forforimplementing day-to-dayadministrative administrative operations Accountable implementing the the day-to-day operations of aofbusy, dynamic a busy, dynamicteam. team.

TheThe ideal candidate: ideal candidate: Administrative experienceincluding including the and generate a a • •Administrative experience theability abilitytotoprepare prepare and generate variety professionaldocuments documents variety of of professional A team player whoenjoys enjoysworking working in driven • •A team player who in aa fast-paced, fast-paced,deadline deadline driven environment environment • Excellent time management, customer service, organizational and • Excellent time management, customer service, organizational and communication skills with attention to detail communication skills with attention to detail • Computer proficiency including effective working skills of Microsoft Word, • Computer proficiency including effective working skills of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Excel and PowerPoint Our firm has been built on our core values of open communication, a Ourbalanced firm haslifestyle been built on our core values of open communication, and the notion that we expect to have fun at work. a

balanced lifestyle and the notion that we expect to have fun at work.

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is presently recruiting for a

AGRO MANAGER

For Our Agro Department In Neepawa, 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 Neepawa Agro Department including, but not limited to, financial results, customer service, ordering and receiving, inventory control, human resources, merchandising, yard maintenance, agronomy, audit protocols, meeting department standards, asset protection, safety and health and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: • Efficient organizational skills • Sound knowledge of Agro department operations • Minimum 5 year’s experience in the Agriculture industry • Demonstrated strong leadership and interpersonal skills • Ability to problem solve • Strong Communication skills; both oral and written • Must possess a minimum Class 5 Driver’s License • Must possess a University Degree/College Diploma in Agriculture or equivalent relevant work experience Closing Date: Friday, October 6, 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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ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN MNP is looking forforananenthusiastic joinour ourteam team in our MNP is looking enthusiastic individual individual totojoin in our Neepawa office asasa afull-time Technician.

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Responsibilities include: Responsibilities include: Provide accountingservices services to our preparation • •Provide accounting our clients clientsincluding including preparation of financial statements,working working papers personal andand of financial statements, papersas aswell wellasas personal corporate taxreturns. returns. corporate tax ideal candidate: TheThe ideal candidate: • Knowledge of personal and corporate tax, A/P, A/R and • Knowledge of personal and corporate tax, A/P, A/R and reconciling bank accounts bank accounts •reconciling Has an understanding of bookkeeping and record keeping • Has an understanding of bookkeeping and record keeping practices •practices Has experience with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), • Has experience Microsoft OfficeAccounting (Word and Excel), experience withwith QuickBooks/Simply and payroll is considered an asset experience with QuickBooks/Simply Accounting and payroll is considered an asset

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and the notion that we expect to have fun at work. a Ourbalanced firm haslifestyle been built on our core values of open communication, balanced lifestyle and the notion that we expect to have fun at work.

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Manitoba Community Newspaper Association Province-wide Classifieds

Help Wanted MUNICIPALITY OF WESTLAKE-GLADSTONE

The Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone is seeking a motivated individual with excellent administration and finance skills for the position of Assistant Chief Administrative Officer.

Under the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer, the Assistant Chief Administrative Officer will assist the CAO in performing all duties as directed by the CAO and to act on behalf of the CAO in her absence.

Complete details of the position can be viewed on the Municipal website at: www.westlake-gladstone.ca Interested candidates should submit a resume with three references to: Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone Box 150, Gladstone MB R0J 0T0 or by emailing to info@westlake-gladstone.ca subject line Assistant CAO. Submissions will be reviewed as early as September 29, 2017; however, the posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is located.

This position commences as soon as possible.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted

invites applications for Educational Assistants at Neepawa Collegiate: One full time (5.75 hrs. per day) Two (2) part time (3 hrs. per day-will include midday hours) This position will commence at a mutually agreed upon date and will include mid-day hours.

The successful candidate must complete a Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry check.

Previous applicants must submit an updated cover letter and resume.

Inquiries regarding position may be made to Rhonda Dickenson at 204-476-2388.

Send resume including references by NOON, Tuesday, September 26, 2017 to: Rhonda Dickenson Coordinator of Student Services Beautiful Plains School Division Box 700 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 TEL: (204) 476-2388 FAX: (204) 476-3606 EMAIL: bpsd@bpsd.mb.ca Only those selected for a short list will be contacted.

Others are thanked for their interest now.

MUNICIPALITY OF WESTLAKE-GLADSTONE

Applications are being accepted by the Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone for the position of Assistant Public Works Foreman.

The Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone is an agricultural based municipality with a population of 3154. The Municipality is located in central Manitoba totalling an area of 707 sq. miles and includes 4 urban communities.

Salary range is $53,820-$63,180 per annum.

The right candidate can expect a salary and benefits package reflective of their experience and credentials.

Please see www.westlake-gladstone.ca for full job description or contact the Municipal Office.

Interested candidates should submit a resume with three references to: Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone, Box 150, Gladstone MB R0J 0T0 or by emailing to epeters@westlake-gladstone.ca subject line Assistant Public Works Foreman.

Submissions will be reviewed as early as September 27, 2017; however, the posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is located.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted

Rolling River School Division is located in southwestern Manitoba, in close proximity to Riding Mountain National Park and Brandon, MB.

Full Time TEACHER required Westview Colony (approx 20kms north of Rivers) Multi-level - All subjects

For more details and application information, please visit our website at www.rrsd.mb.ca select Employment then Teaching Positions.

Thank you to all applicants for their interest in Rolling River School Division. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

GLADSTONE TRANSFER LTD.

FOR SALE

puters etc. Reconditioned, obsolete and hard-to-find batteries. SOLAR equipment. The Battery Man. Winnipeg. 1.877.775.8271 w w w.bat ter yman.c a

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PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFI EDS. Reach over 400,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or email classified@ mcna.c om for details.

Parts & full trailer repair, trailer safeties & Autopac Trailer Repair. Sales, Leasing & Financing of flat-deck, dumpbox, cargo, gooseneck & utility trailers & truck beds. Kaldeck Truck & Trailer, Hwy #1 MacGregor, M b. 1- 8 8 8 - 6 8 5 - 312 7.

BATTERIES FOR EVERYTHING. Automotive, farm, construction, ATV, marine, motorcycle, golf carts, phones, tools, radios, com-

Operate and drive class 1-highway tractor and super B hopper trailers, (dry bulk commodities) with 8-axle configuration.

Weekly scheduled run to interior BC all year round.

We offer a competitive salary, benefit package, and assigned late model bio friendly equipment.

All you need is a clean abstract, mountain experience, a positive attitude, proficient with smart phone technology and the ability to work in a team environment.

Gladstone Transfer Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Respectively, we can only acknowledge those under consideration.

Please forward your resume, copy of driver’s license and abstract to: Box 64, Gladstone, Manitoba Canada, R0J0T0 Phone: 1-204-385-2947 Fax: 1-204-385-3465 Email: tjackson@gladstonetransfer.com

Southquill Health Services of Rolling River First Nation

Employment Opportunity – 4 Full Time Positions Jordan’s Principal Child First Initiative -Developmental Workers Position Summary: The Developmental Workers will work under the supervision of the Jordan’s Principle Child-First Initiative Case Manager to provide support and respite services to families with children who have disabilities, complex needs and short-term health conditions. The Developmental Workers will be hired for a period of one year with opportunity for extension of employment based on further funding and excellent job performance.

Qualifications: * Certified Health Care Aide, ECE or EA * Ability to work independently and as a team member * Demonstrated written and oral communication skills * Ability to apply critical thinking skills required * Ability to respect and promote confidentiality * CPR and First Aid Certification * Valid Manitoba Driver’s License * Own means of transportation * Subject to Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry check. * Others as deemed necessary Salary: Based on Qualifications Closing Date: September 29, 2017 at 2:00 PM Please forward resume with cover letter stating your qualifications to the attention of: Ms. Natasha Wilson, Director Southquill Health Services P.O. Box 246 Erickson, MB R0J 0P0 Fax: 204-636-2307 We thank all those who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Find it in the

Classifieds

KDL Furniture 4 Day Tent Sale, Sept. 21-24! Clearance specials in mattress sets, bedroom furniture, bunks, occasional sets and fabric and leather furniture.

Savings from 25-75%. A few specials include; double 725 pocket coil pillow top mattresses $395, queen 1035 pocket coil pillow top HOTEL MODEL mattresses $599, single over

Real Estate

Is currently taking applications for the following position:

CLASS 1F DRIVER

Kitchen renovation! (do it now) In-stock cabinets or Decor factory orders!

5 weeks lead time. Low overhead = You Save!

Fehr ’s Cabinet Ware house 1- 800 -758 - 6924 office@fehrscabinets.com

Gill & Schmall Agencies NEW LISTING

single solid wood espresso and natural bunks $695, single over double solid wood espresso and natural bunks $795 (set of drawers $199). Metal single over single bunks (two colours), $349 and metal single over double bunks (two colours) $399. Solid wood, full size dresser mirrors $29-$99. 3 piece occasional sets starting at $199. Selections of bar stools and dining chairs 50% off. Selection of upholstery and leather furniture (England... a Lay-z-boy Company and Palliser) 20-40% off retail pricing. Solid oak 42x60 pedestal table with four chairs, $1195 (Save $500, 3 sets only!). Axe the taxes on all England orders placed during the sale. Join us for FREE coffee, donuts and hotdogs! Everything in the tent must go! Make us an offer! See staff or contact KDL for more information. Mon-Fri 9-8, Sat 9-6 & Sun 11-5. Call KDL Furniture at 204-571-1971.

660 Highland Ave., South side of #1 Hwy., Brandon.

MOBILE HOMES

467 William St, Neepawa.

MLS#1717653 2002 Custom built home. 2+2 bdrm, 2 bath, walkout bsmt, dbl garage.

Diane Martin 204-841-0932

90 Fourth St, Glenella.

MLS#1722050 3 bed, 2 bath bungalow. large lot, close to school.

Liz Sumner 204-476-6362

John Nelson 204-476-6719

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HOMES FOR SALE 406 Mountain Ave, Neepawa

Westman.com Ltd

(204) 476-3331

Property features a full quarter section of grain and hay.

There are 2 other 80 acre parcels that are included in this package.

56x30 metal clad workshop/barn.

The house features 4 bedrooms,3 bathrooms

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Full section of farmland northwest of Plumas, 240 acres of hay-land, 130 acres of crop, 90 acres of bush.

The rest is pasture.

Fenced and some cross fencing. There is a dugout on each quarter.

Grain farm North of Neepawa. 5 quarters of newdale clay loam soil, approximately 702 cultivated acres.

Features a 1793 sq ft house that has a new kitchen in 2015. 3 bedrooms up with 2 bathrooms. Basement is open for development. Town water is to be coming sometime in 2018.

There are also lots of grain storage close to 50000 bushels, 2 large pole sheds and large shop with floor heat.

We have qualified buyers looking for housing!

Troy Mutch Sales Associate Cell: 204-212-1010

Lisa Adams Sales Associate Cell: 204-841-0741

LAST CHANCE, 1 ONLY 16 x 80, 3 Bed, 2 Bath.

Starting at $92,000. Altona Mobile Homes, 1-800-5824036, 1-20 4 -324 - 6776 Email amhl@mymts.net

HOMES FOR SALE

Immediate Possession Available. 1584 sqft RTM. 2.5 baths, 9 ft Ceilings, Island Kitchen. Starting at $199,000. Floorplan online at wgiesbrechthomes.ca.

Custom builds also available. Call 204.346.3231 or email wilbert@wghomes. ca for more information.

COMING EVENTS

ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE SALE! Huge fall event!

Largest of the season. Over two hundred tables! Friday, September 29, 4pm-9pm and Saturday, September 30, 10am- 4pm, $5 per person. Assiniboia Downs, 3975 Portage Ave., Winnipeg. Great selection, door prizes and FREE PARKING.

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career!

Employers have work-athome positions available.

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Auction

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Call (204)476-3401

McSherry Auction

Hamilton Street emporium

#12 Patterson Drive Stonewall, MB

Gladstone Auction Mart Ltd

Estate & Moving Auction Wed Oct 11 @ 4:00 PM

FALL HORSE SALE

Consignment Sale

423 Mountain Ave Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sat Oct 14 @ 10:00 AM

Gun Auction

Sat October 7th at 2:00 p.m.

Sat Oct 21 @ 9:30 AM Consign Your Guns Now To Take Advantage of Coast to Coast Advertising!

Free pick up on donated furniture and household items. 20% of donated item sales goes to the Neepawa Palliative Care unit.

Receiving horses 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 pm (NO HORSES RECEIVED FRIDAY)

PLEASE HAVE EID PAPERS FILLED OUT

Vintage Service Station & Coca Cola Sale

NO TACK SOLD BY AUCTION,DESIGNATED AREA PROVIDED FOR PRIVATE TREATY TAILGATE TACK SALES

Sat Oct 28 @ 10:00 AM Consign Now! Stuart McSherry (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

Phone 204-476-6214 (Ken)

For more info call Tara Fulton manager at the mart 204-385-2537 Licence #1108

SERVICES GUIDE Agriculture

Yard Care

1-6 Don Valley Parkway Springfield, MB, CA R2C 2Z2 204-237-5310 www.aicsupplyinc.com SPECIALIZING in all styles of Agricultural PTO Drivelines and Gearboxes.

Complete PTO Drivelines, Parts and Repair.

ASK ABOUT YOUR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR

Spruce Corner Farms Custom haying

Hay cutting and Baling Looking to serve you like you expect.

Willing to travel and serve a big area.

Abram Wiebe 204-841-2040 scfaw92@gmail.com

Electric

Custom Grain Drying Corral Cleaning BOOK NOW FOR SUMMER CLEANING!

Chester Wohlgemuth Cell: 204-476-0595 Home: 204-966-3481

Serving Gladstone and Area Corn harvesting available

Call David for pricing

(204)872-2685

COMPLETE TREE CARE

PRUNING • REMOVAL LANDSCAPING • STUMP GRINDING

No Job Too Big or Too Small!

FULLY INSURED LICENSED MANITOBA ARBORIST LICENSED TO WORK IN RMNP

MIDDLETON ENTERPRISES 204-476-6592

Personal

TAC

RAINKIE’S SEWAGE SERVICE

Ventures Inc.

PHONE

Garbage Bin Rentals

Jim Beaumont

476-2483

We buy Scrap!

Owner/Operator

Cellular 476-6591 Dennis 476-2766

Phone 476-0002 for more information

23 Hour Service

Construction

Birnie Builders

Redi-Built and and on site Redi-Built onhomes, site Huron PVC Windows

PRAIRIE REDI-MIX

homes, cottages,

Ph/Fax: huron PVC Windows Birnie Builders Birnie Builders 204-966-3207 Phone/Fax

Redi-Mix Concrete Sand, Gravel and Wash Aggregate Rebar & Misc. Supplies MINNEDOSA/ERICKSON

Redi-Built and Redi-Built andon onsite sitehomes, homes, Harold Klassen Huron PVC 204-966-3207 HuronMB PVCWindows Windows Birnie, Ph/Fax: Cell Ph/Fax:

“Let Us Custom Design A 204-966-3207 204-476-6843 204-966-3207 Home For You”

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FOXWARREN/SHOAL LAKE

204-847-2331 HAMIOTA

204-764-2465

F. KOZAK & SONS LTD.

JMR

Jake Reimer Cell: 204-476-6692 Home/fax: 204-386-2638 Email: carter9@mts.net

Concrete Construction Ltd.

“For all your concrete projects”

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• Kitchens • Bathrooms • Utilities • Offices and more!

Kevin Friesen Brent Friesen 204 841 0012 204-212-3033

www.kevinswoodworking.ca

For all your residential and farm building needs

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NEW HOMES | RENOS | ICF BASEMENTS CONCRETE PADS | DECKS | FRAMING

Certified Batch Plant and Cement Trucks Concrete • Gravel Sales • Rebar Sales Custom Hauling

Mike Ellis 204-841-4244 Dave Leflar 204-841-0025 Visit us on Facebook.com

Irvin 204-476-6236

WE OFFER: Rough Lumber

• Redi-Mix Concrete & Concrete Pumping.

• Sand, Gravel & Aggregate • Skid Steer & Equipment Rental • Snow removal

Thank you for reading the Neepawa Banner

WE ARE A CERTIFIED BATCH PLANT.

204-476-5432

135 Boundary Street, Neepawa, MB

Full dimension Corral Planks and Windbreak

Firewood Sales Slabs $60/cord Cut and Split �� Round Wood

EXCAVATIONS•DOZER WORK LOWBED•GRAVEL HAULING CONCRETE WORK Contact Vic 204-476-0090

204-966-3372

john@trijindustries.com

Woodlot Management

�us��in��le ����es�n� We buy standing Spruce and Poplar �mber

Cut and split firewood - Poplar and Spruce/Pine �� firewood - 10 cord load delivered to your yard

CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE TUESDAY NOON

Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines.

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Auction Sales

McSherry Auction Service Ltd. HERMAN REMPEL TRACTOR PARTS BUSINESS Saturday, September 30th at 10:00 a.m.

Location: #12 Patterson Dr. Stonewall, MB Contact Herman: (204) 254-5255

Vintage Vehicles, Tractors & Equip 1918 Buick Roadster * 47 Olds 98 * 1951 Int TD6 Crawler Only 88 Hrs * Int TD9 w FEL * Int 806 Cab 5968 HRs * MF 165 3 PH FEL * MF 88 w FEL * Ford 8 N * MF 135 NR * 3PH 7’ Tandem Disc * 3PH 3 B Plow * New 3PH Chipper/Shredder * New 94” Hyd Skid Steer Blade * Tools Large Amt Tools – Mechanical * Carpentry * Power * Specialty Tools * Air Tools * Hand Tools * Work Bench * Tool Cabinet * Shop Supply Tractor Parts Huge Amt of Organized & Labelled Tractor Parts - Majority from 1940 to 1980, Mainly for Tractor, Some Crawler * Antiques & Misc Large Amt of Tractor Manuals * MH Dealership Sign * JD Sign * Ford Sign * Die Cast Tractors * Wood Plane Propeller * Old Photo * 30’ x 65’ x 15’ Peak Ceiling Storage Bldg

Meyers Auction 10:00 a.m. Sunday September 24, 2017 Arden, MB

Find something for the kid in you, in the CLASSIFIEDS!

Collector Coins & Paper Money • 1999 Ford F150 • 1/2 Ton Truck • IHC 886 Tractor w/ Loader • Yardman 42” cut 17.5 hp Riding Mower • 2) Mobility Scooters • Yard King 18hp Riding Mower • Case 118 Lawn Tractor, 8 hp Motor • Antique Buffets and Furniture • 3) Deep Freezers • Royal Albert – Old Country Roses •& Blossom Time China Sets • Coal Oil Lamps • 150 + Fence Posts • Mechanic & Shop Tools • Craftsman Snow Blower • 4) Double Beds * Mate’s Bed • 3pc Sofa Set * Wing back Chairs • Household Furniture & Smalls

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Bradley Meyers Auctioneer 204-368-2333 or 204-476-6262 sell Detailed List & Pictures at meyersauctions.com

Stuart McSherry 204-467-1858 or 204-886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

McSherry Auction Service Ltd. CONSTRUCTION AUCTION R2G2 EXCAVATORS INC. Saturday, October 14th at 11:00 a.m.

BIG TORQUE + FUEL EFFICIENCY = BETAPOWER THAT’S PERFORMANCE FROM McCORMICK

Location: St. Laurent, MB. Jct Hwy 6 & 415 East 1½ Mile on 415 Contact (204) 861-2063 or (204) 739-3618

Go to Web! Internet Bidding

08 Hyundai HL 740 XTD-7A Wheel Loader 10,000 Hrs * 06 CAT 315 CL Track Excavator 6500 Hrs * Pioneer Mdl 3045C Portable 3 or 4 Stack Screener * 13 JD 329D Track Skid Steer 1461 Hrs * 3) Tandem Gravel Trucks 1) 15 Int 7400 1) 01 Int C10 1) 89 Ford 8000 * 3) Highway Tractors 1) 07 Mack Wet Kit 2) 05 Int 9200 I Wet Kit * 96 Talbert 50 Ton Tridem Lowbed * 08 Load Line 22’ End Dump * 06 Arnes 26’ End Dump * 87 Fanotech 90 Cu Yard Push Out Garbage Trailer * 08 Jet 30’ Tridem Dually Equip Hauler * 15 BH Big Tex 20’ Tilt Flat Deck * 12 BH Sure Trac 18’ w Ramps * 11 BH United 20’ Enclosed Trailer * 03 Ford 250 Dsl 4x4 * 14 Yamaha 700 Side by Side 4x4 3000Km * 09 Arctic Cat 700 4x4 Quad * 7) Excavator Attach Cat Cup 75 Plate Compactor * 6) Skid Steer Attach 6’ Diamond Bush Mower * Construction Related Misc * Some tools * Wacker Dsl 6” Portable Water Pump * 1000 Gal Fuel Tank w 12 Volt Pump

Stuart McSherry 204-467-1858 or 204-886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

Real Estate

Prairie Mountain 204.476.2287 272 Hamilton St. Neepawa remax-prairiemountain-npwa-mb.com

MLS# 1707194

SO MANY EXTRAS found in this custom 4bed, 3 bath home. Quality materials & craftsmanship and unique features. Full finished basement with media room. Double garage.

MLS# 1718652

CHARACTER GALORE with modern touches where it counts. Newly reno’d kitchen. 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Large 100’lot. Full basement with high ceilings with loads of potential for further development.

MLS# 1709195

MAKE A LIFESRYLE CHANGE by joining the 45+ community at the “Village at Westcreek”. 2bed, 2bath, modular with loads of storage plus a double garage.

Featuring BETAPOWER diesel engines, a fully automated power shift transmission, and a modern, comfortable cab, the X7 Series has the right mix of performance, technology, and

Built for Agriculture

versatility for today’s farmer.

MLS# 1709174

MOVE IN READY 3 bed, 3 bath home close to HMK school & shopping. 2 garages. Main level laundry. Oak kitchen. Vaulted ceilings. Full finished basement. Large deck. Move in & enjoy.

Immaculate condition!

DEALER INFO

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Continued from page 10 My only issues are that the left foot rest is too narrow and like a lot of Dodgegroup vehicles, I find the number of buttons on the steering wheel excessive and not the most intuitive to use. Interior space for front passengers is good and you have a higher sedan-like driving position and better all-round visibility than in a Mustang or Camaro. Unusually for this type of vehicle, rear passengers are equally well served. Two adults could actually fit fairly comfortably in the back of this car with a fold down armrest featuring cupholders and the rear seat backs also split and fold. Technically, this car has three seat belts in the back, but the middle passenger is not going to be comfortable and will have very limited headroom. At 459 litres, this car also has a significantly bigger trunk than Mustang/Camaro and in fact, it’s bigger than a lot of mid-size cars, whilst being a practical shape and having a wide opening.

So, what’s it like to drive?

You get a Sport button that makes it louder, holds onto gears longer and automatically blips the throttle on downshifts. The two V8 variants sound slightly different, with the 5.7 litre V8 having a slightly deeper baritone but both engines sound fantastic. On paper,

with only 375 horsepower, it’s down on power compared to both the Mustang GT and Camaro SS. It doesn’t feel as ballistically quick as the Camaro but feels every bit a match for the Mustang, as the engine is so flexible, has a bit more torque and pulls effortlessly from low revs. I like a manual transmission in a muscle car but this 8-speed automatic transmission is excellent and probably the best automatic that I have used for driver involvement, smoothness and response. Made by ZF in Germany, this automatic transmission is arguably the best in the world of its type and is also used in other luxury car vehicles from BMW, Audi, Aston Mar t in, Jag uar, Land Rover, Rolls Royce and Bentley. It’s as quick as a dual-clutch transmission but a lot smoother. What is hard to convey though is how driving this car makes you feel. I grew up watching the “Dukes of Hazzard” TV show and dreaming of one day power sliding around a 1969 Dodge Charger and this car has that authentic muscle car feel. It’s big and heavy and has a very long hood, which means that you often stop closer to objects than you think you have but the steering has a nice weight to it, the brakes have plenty of power and bite and did

I mention the noise? In terms of ride, it’s a little firmer than the Mustang and a bit more supple than the Camaro but smothers bumps well, without leaning excessively in the bends.

On V8 automatic models, you also have cylinder deactivation under light throttle openings or when cruising in top gear, which means that up to 9.4 litres per 100 kilometres should be achievable on the highway. I was having too much fun and in sport mode, the cylinder deactivation standard on automatic V8 models does not occur, so I only averaged 13 litres per 100 kilometres combined, but I saw it drop as low as 10 litres per 100 kilometres on the highway, so the official figure seems realistic.

If you’re in love with the looks but don’t care so much about performance, then the V6 models look like pretty decent value for the amount of features and the AWD model would give you the peace of mind in winter driving that you won’t get with any other muscle car. However, for me, the standard 5.7 litre V8 R/T model with the eight-speed automatic offers the most car for your money. Experience one of the best powertrain combinations out there and you also get the authentic V8 muscle car experience and a fairly practical, wellequipped car that shouldn’t

cost too much to run that you could feasibly run allyear round. I would be tempted to personalize it a bit though and the R/T classic appearance package, super track pack and shaker package would all be tempting to tick the option box on. If it was my special, summer car though, it would be hard not to resist the lure of the more powerful 392 engine and the six-speed Tremec manual, but I think this would be too much car to handle as your all-season daily driver.

So, the Dodge Challenger R/T offers a combination of nostalgic styling, old-fashioned big displacement, luxury and practicality at a bargain price. It’s a package that is just as compelling now as it was back in 1970!

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Dodge Challenger at a glance Powertrain: 3.6 litre V6 with 305 horsepower, 268 pound feet of torque; 5.7 litre V8 with 375 horsepower, 400 pound feet of torque; 6.4 V8 with 485 horsepower and 475 pound feet of torque; 6.2 V8 Supercharged with 707 horsepower and 650 pound feet of torque (6-speed Tremec manual/8-speed automatic transmission) Trim levels -V6 (SXT, SXT Plus, GT AWD) -5.7 V8 (R/T, R/T Shaker, T/A) -6.4 V8 (R/T 392, 392 Hemi Scat Pack Shaker, T/A 392, SRT 392) -6.2 V8 Supercharged (SRT Hellcat)

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