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The Saturday parade was one of the highlights of this year’s Minnedosa Fun Fest, held July 6 to 9. The annual event featured a variety of food, sporting events and fun for the whole family.

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Beef clubs gather

PHOTOS BY KIRA MCCORMICK-ADEMA

Top: The 4-Hers from the Neepawa, Erickson, and Rapid City beef clubs (in blue, navy, and red) along with the Nova Scotia 4-H exchange members (in purple). The exchange members helped out at the Interclub show and sale, at the Neepawa Ag Complex, on July 5.

Lef t: Margaret Black (front), from Nova Scotia, and Claire Beaumont (behind), from Neepawa Bells,Beaux and Builders, took time from working in the canteen for a picture.

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Rehearsal for final performance

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Left: From July 3 to 7, ArtsForward hosted a drama camp for students in kindergarten to Grade 8. On Thursday, July 6, campers were preparing for their choir performance the following day.

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The one to four classes practicing their musical theater act for the final performance.

What is COPP

To flatter friends is to lay a trap for their feet.

Proverbs 29:5 (The Living Bible)

By Don Chubey Neepawa COPP

The COPP (Citizens on Patrol Program) is an organization in many communities in Manitoba. It is a significant partner in the community policing concept, involved in crime prevention. The organization is established with the approval from the local policing agency (in rural Manitoba, it’s the R.C.M.P.). The major sponsor of the program in Manitoba is M.P.I. (Manitoba Public Insurance). The Manitoba COPP is the governing body of all 56 local COPP groups in Manitoba.

The mission of the Manitoba COPP is to build safer communities by mobilizing citizens throughout Manitoba to participate in a community-based crime prevention initiative in co-operation with law enforcement agencies.

The objectives of the Manitoba COPP are: A) deterrence – to provide a presence within the community through patrolling, B) education – to educate Manitobans on crime prevention and C) awareness – to increase Manitobans’ awareness on crime related issues.

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Justin Trudeau will have to stand and defend it.

aul Wells, of McLean’s magazine, wrote recently, “At the Conservatives’ annual Stampede Barbecue in Calgary, Conservative Party of Canada leader Andrew Scheer said he’ll use the first opportunity the Conservatives get in the autumn to make MPs vote on the government’s settlement with Omar Khadr. ‘We’re going to force every Liberal in the House to take a stand,’ Scheer said. ‘It will be simple: Do you support paying a self-confessed terrorist over $10 million or do you stand with the common sense of millions of Canadians? Justin Trudeau will have to stand and defend it.’”

Scheer has succinctly summed up a sad segment of Canadian history and at the same time, defined how badly the Trudeau government has handled what they had hoped would be the end of a long story.

Omar Khadr’s story is indeed a long and complicated saga. He is a Canadian citizen and he has suffered a lot. He was wounded in a war zone, he was captured and jailed by the United States.

He was later returned to Canada.

He has been deemed to have served his time and for all intents and purposes, is ready to seek an education and make a new life back in Canada. Compared to those who died in battle, he is very fortunate. Compared to those others wounded in battle, he is extremely fortunate. We must recognize that all of Khadr’s problems had multiple causes, none of which were the doing of Canada, the Canadian people or our military people, be they still in

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Ken Waddell service now or our veterans. None of it. Khadr’s problems, and there have been many, were caused by his father, his father’s allies, by the radical Islamic militant forces and to some small extent (maybe) by the United States. The United States military did save his life and his eyesight after battle injuries.

Canada and Canadians’ only responsibility to Khadr is to now allow him his rights as a citizen to seek a new beginning in Canada.

Under Canadian law, which by the way is written more by the courts than it is by parliament, he is entitled to live as a Canadian citizen and seek his goals in Canada. That is the law according to the Supreme Court.

What Khadr is not entitled to is $10.5 million in compensation.

The Trudeau Liberal government stand alone in this battle, they paid an enemy combatant $10.5 million with absolutely no basis to do so. It is insane.

It is even more insane when the Canadian government is refusing help in many cases for veterans of all our wars. There are old, very old WWII vets who could use more help. There are Korean War and Afghan war vets who desperately need help. This $10.5

million will go down in history as one of the worst travesties of justice ever forced on the Canadian public. Understandably, many are saying they are ashamed to be called Canadian over this issue. If Justin Trudeau had any decency, any level of honour, any level of respect for Canadians or a sense of justice, he would resign.

So what would Andrew Scheer have done differently? I believe he would have opposed the settlement and yes, it might have cost more than the settlement to do so.

The government might have lost at the Supreme Court level. That said, the constitution does allow for invoking the notwithstanding clause and that would certainly be an option.

That Khadr is entitled to be released from prison and go on with his life is a well-established principle. That he gets compensation is a crime in itself, committed by our government. It is a disgusting stand to take and we need to remember that at the next election. This, along with the outright lies about the government deficits is evidence enough to defeat the current government.

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ural Canadian shoppers may see some changes in their retail landscape; on June 22, Sears Canada filed for bankruptcy.

This isn’t necessarily the end though, the once storied retailer said it expects to remain in business, restructure and come out of bankruptcy protection later this year. In its filing, the company said it needed time to let the impact of changes made earlier this year take effect. They were given 30 days of protection from creditors.

In the wake of the filing, the MY c o m p a n y a n - PERSPECTIVE nounced further r est r uc t u r i n g, which included closing 59 of its Kate 255 stores, 20 of Jackman-Atkinson which are large department stores, and letting go of 2,900 employees.

While the decline of the company is sad for shoppers who remember the company’s glory days, it has brought the issue of workers’ rights to the forefront.

The filing included details about the company’s “key employment retention plan”, which outlined how they would keep senior management and other critical staff and ensure that they are “properly compensated”. But others won’t be so lucky.

First, the company announced that it would not be able to pay severances to those laid off as part of the restructuring. Tough luck for some long-term employees who find themselves suddenly without a job, or safety net.

Second, the company also outlined plans to ask for court approval to stop making special payments under the company’s defined benefit pension plan. To correct the plan’s deficit, the company has to make monthly special payments of $3.7 million, something the chief financial officer said the company can no longer afford. They have also asked court permission to suspend the $1 million a month they were paying to cover employees’ post-retirement health, dental and life insurance benefits.

Many people are surprised to know how low pensioners stand when it comes to bankruptcy. In Canada, pension holders are considered unsecured creditors, which means that pensioners in underfunded plans stand behind secured creditors when it comes to getting paid.

This is because once a company files for protection, the lenders who loan the struggling companies money for their last ditch efforts will usually only do so with a court-ordered guarantee that they will be repaid first. This ranking was upheld by the Supreme Court in 2013.

While there is some hope for a turn around, past actions don’t paint a promising picture. In 2013, the company generated $715 million in cash by selling off the leases on its best store locations and its stake in eight Quebec malls. The money wasn’t used to modernize its bricks and mortar stores or make its e-commerce site more competitive, instead, the company issued a $5-per-share special divided. The payment totalled $509 million and majority shareholder Edward S. Lampert received half of it.

Lampert, a billionaire hedge fund manager, personally owns 45 per cent of Sears Canada, while US-based Sears Holdings, which is also controlled by Lampert, owns another 12 per cent. Mark Cohen, a former Sears Canada CEO, said of Lampert in the New York Times, “His reputation in the retail industry is that he’s a financial pirate.”

Canadian corporate history is full of employees with underfunded pension plans who have seen their pensions cut by bankruptcy. If Sears Canada is unable to restructure its operation or find a buyer, its employees will join this list. This case proves once again that its time to re-evaluate how effectively workers’ investments are being protected. Pension benefits, in particular, represent deferred payment for work already completed by employees, who in most cases, have little control over the financial decisions made by executives or owners. Workers can be protected by pension funds that are held by third parties and appropriately funded by both sides, it’s time for companies to be punished for using their pension funds as a piggy bank, instead of just the employees bearing the brunt of the costs.

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Opinion It can happen here

hen you live in a small town, it’s easy to get the idea that you’re somehow immune from the bias, prejudice and racism you see in the big cities. So, when you wake up one morning to discover that sometime during the previous night, a person (or persons) unknown spray-painted offensive language on one sign, one new sidewalk and two buildings in your town, you sit up, take note and start thinking: “I guess it can happen here.”

Yes, it can; and yes, it has.

Yes—it was Neepawa’s town sign, a newly paved sidewalk in one of our most popular sports fields, a building in an area where young children play and our Legion Hall.

It didn’t happen in someone else’s town—it happened in our town. Yes, the defaced buildings will be restored and life will go on; but our not-so-little town will never be the same.

It won’t be because it can’t be. The response to these acts of vandalism has been

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FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein second to none. Prominent people in our community, led by our mayor, condemned these acts in no uncertain terms. Three businesses agreed to accept donations to help restore the damaged sites; and I am quite certain that if given the opportunity, there will be many people in our town who will volunteer their time to help with the restorations.

As for the acts themselves, local law enforcement is taking them very seriously.

Defacing public property is a serious act; and in Canada, using language that conveys bias, prejudice or hate against a specific individual or group is a “hate crime” that carries some harsh penalties. Those who committed these acts could be in serious trouble—something

Summer reflections

s I skulked around the Gardens of Versailles, slipping from the shade of one tree to another, all I could think was that I was hot. Very hot.

Too hot. The last time I was in the little village of Marie Antoinette it was quaint and charming and intriguing, this time, the sweat in my eyes blurred my vision and I felt tired and jaded.

I was reminded of the days of my youth, baling hay with my father. We took turns driving the 8N and stacking bales on the homemade sled – two planks loosely joined at the front, allowing for a firm foot to set down and guide the pile off the planks and out the back.

Hot summer days when my feet perspired to the point of having heat rash, blue jeans grew threadbare from the abrasive stems and stalks and the water trough looked appealing. Hot summer

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen days, when as the ‘outside girl’, I almost envied my sisters for their roles in the house and the garden.

Almost, but not quite. The challenge of the days’ work, the satisfaction of completing an arduous task well, earned a wondrous rest.

These thoughts resurfaced as I sat on the hill and enjoyed the Canada Day fireworks. This was different, but the same. It was Carman Fair time and my older sister was enjoying the fireworks up close. Once again, my father and I were out baling, the cool of the summer evening allowing the alfalfa leaves to remain

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I am certain they will be told if (and when) they are identified, apprehended and charged by the RCMP. So, we raise donor funds, we remove the offending slogans and we return the damaged items to their original state—then what? Do we go back to the way we were? No!!

We don’t—because we can’t.

This event has solidified our community. It has given us all a cause for which to fight.

It has forced us all to look around and recognize the contribution every Neepawa resident has made and continues to make to the quality of life we all enjoy.

It has also been a reminder for people, like me, who moved to this community within the last 25 years. We came here because we found work here and we decided to

make it our home; to raise our families here, to retire here, to die here and to be buried here. We love this community and we love the people who live here. If you offend a few of us, you offend all of us. We will stand together, we will speak with one voice and we will let the world know that in our town and its surrounding communities, acts like the one we saw last week will not be tolerated.

Instead, we will seek, by God’s grace and with his help, to do the two things Jesus asks all of us to do—love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength and love our neighbor as ourselves.

This love repels all forms of hate. It strengthens relationships. It creates loving families, strong friendships, healthy neighborhoods and caring communities. It is blind to color, gender, wealth, age and impairment. This love will help us put past hurts behind us and work together to make our community an even better place in which to live.

hat a great sight to see all the beautiful smiling faces of the graduating young men and ladies in the paper. They reached a milestone after twelve years of school. Congratulations that you persevered and now reap the benefits of holding that diploma in your hands. Some will go on to higher education and most likely will move away from home. Others are looking for an ap-

a part of the harvest. As we circled the field, way off in the distance, we could see the sparkle and glitter of the fireworks miles away. I don’t recall feeling hostile or ill done by to be out at work rather than play. The need for the hay for the winter was real, and often, it would be my task to feed the creatures. There was a camaraderie as we worked, deep satisfaction.

Summer holidays were not exactly holidays for many of my peers. We were farm kids. Extra hands were always welcome in the home, in the garden and on the land. It was

what we did. And then, if the rain came to interrupt haying, one or two parents of our close knit community would organize a play day.

The cars were loaded – it was before the days of seat belt laws!– Lunches packed, and we would head out to Delta Beach. For the day!

The cool, clean water was a delightful break from scummy and slimy dugouts, shared by cattle and sheep.

We could walk way out, the water level varying from knee deep to ankle deep to chest high, the sand clean and firm beneath our feet.

It was a time of playing, just plain playing. The parents were always near by, ready for any childhood crisis, but not hovering. My memory has my friends from ages 12 and up, sometimes young adults joined us, making the day even more memorable.

Wonderful memories, all of them.

prenticeship to develop the trade that they like to work in.

Some of the decisions you will make in life might depend on that piece of paper that you earned. Never make any hasty decisions that you might be sorry of later.

I hope and pray that you will seek the Lord and find His will for your life. Then you will have peace whatever the future holds.

David asks the Lord in Psalm 25:4 “Let me know Thy ways ) Lord. Teach me Thy path.” May this be your goal in life.

I will be away for awhile, but plan to return again the end of August. Wishing you all a great summer.

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Letters

Time to make a change It seems like everywhere you go the past few summers, there are heated discussions about the state of our cemetery. I really wonder if it is time for the Town of Neepawa to revisit the idea of perpetual care. The funds collected over time make it no longer sustainable. In 1956, it was $250, it is now $1,500 and that is just not enough money. I have family members buried there and I would be satisfied if the graves were leveled and grassed over. With the rising costs of wages and plants and the inability to hire enough staff (within the budget) to do the job properly it is time, in my opinion, to make a change. I feel empathy for the Town office staff as I am sure the phones are ringing off the hook and questions at the counter are numerous. They only work there, they don’t make the rules. It would be interesting to know the amount of taxes collected for cemetery use, the number of graves requiring PC and the tax dollar designated toward the cemetery from the average household. Is this information available?

Gail Cathcart Neepawa, MB

June 23 letter to the editor more fiction than fact Recently there has been a concerted effort by critics of the hog industry to portray all kinds of nasty attributes to the hog industry in the press. Leonard Paramor’s letter to the editor in your June 23rd edition contains more fiction than fact. The industry has changed dramatically since his days raising a few hogs.

Hog manure is applied as a plant nutrient and the application rates are controlled by regulation, based on the nutrient content of the manure. The same regulation also applies to cattle and chicken manure. Most hog manure is applied by units which inject most of the manure into the soil. Some will be surface applied on grass and hay land. Some will be applied on crop land and cultivated to incorporate it. Manure of any species cannot be applied to frozen ground. His comparison of volumes of manure produced by a pig compared to what a human produces is irrelevant. It’s how the nutrients are recycled that is important. Unlike human sewage lagoons, where most of the liquid is emptied into the nearest river or creek under prescribed conditions, livestock manure is all land applied and replaces significant amounts of imported phosphate and nitrogen fertilizer.

Hundreds of small producers and some large ones as well have gone out of business in the last 10 years.

They were faced with a period of complete building moratorium by the NDP government and then producers could only build new or expand if they used a bio digester. This had to be one of the dumbest regulations ever passed in Manitoba. It appears that the current government has at least changed the manure regulations so that it is now feasible to build new barns and manure storage structures and also provide reasonable environmental protection.

Unlike the last 10 years, hog production can again be part of the business plan for a farm operation. They may face vocal and unrealistic opposition from a few people, but if they have a sound business plan, it is once again possible to be part of the hog industry in Manitoba.

Weldon Newton Neepawa, MB

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Heritage tours benefit museum and archives

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Kathy Jasienczyk (second from right), Chair of the Langford Heritage Advisory Committee, presents cheques to the Beautiful Plains Museum and Beautiful Plains Archives. Accepting the cheque for the Beautiful Plains Museum is board member Helen Drysdale (centre). The cheques are a culmination of the Langford portion of monies raised from the Heritage tours, that were open to the public in June during the years of 2002 to 2014.

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Accepting the cheque for the Beautiful Plains Archives is archivist Norma Forsman. Other members of the Langford committee pictured are (from left): Orval Tanner, Janice Sumner, Norma Forsman, Kathy Jasienczyk, Marj Goodwin and Helen Drysdale of the Beautiful Plains Museum.

Country Meadows celebrates volunteers’ hard work

By Jeannine Adriaansen

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Volunteer Canada sets aside a week every year in April to appreciate the volunteers across Canada, this year it was from Apr. 23-29. They choose a different theme every year for the event and this year’s theme was Volunteer eh!

On Apr. 27, Country Meadows hosted a volunteer appreciation tea, for all the volunteers from Country Meadows, Neepawa Health Centre, Adult Day Program and the Meals on Wheels program. In total, 60 volunteers attended the appreciation tea.

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opening speech (by Jeannine Adriaansen) followed

by Country Meadows Choir (directed by the activity department), an ice breaker game and some thank you speeches

by Jocelyn Scheper, (NHC Care team manager), Joyce Wiebe (president Resident Family Council) and Jeannine Adriaansen (Volunteer Coordinator).

Cake, coffee and tea was served by staff, it was enjoyed while listening to entertainment by George Mulligan. There were draws made for door prizes.

We would like to thank t he Resident Fa m i ly Council for donating money for the entertainment, as well as the local businesses thatsupplied food and refreshments.

As we value all our amazing volunteers, we place the spotlight this year on: Remi Bouchard: music and reading at CM. Palliative Care Group: offering their support to help patients, residents and community members to give them the best possible quality of life right up

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until the end of life. John Forke: Meals on Wheels.

Betty Pearson: Adult Day Program. Leonard and Ann Pritchard: assisting with activity programs and events at CM. Volunteers bring in such energy and passion to our facilities and communities.

P ra i r ie Mou nt a i n Health recognizes that they all go above and beyond. May it be by fundraising for needed equipment for our facilities, by providing emotional and spiritual encouragement to our residents, pat ient s, com mu n it y members in need and to each other.

Volunteers devote tirelessly and bring inspiration and comfort and companionship to our residents, patients and our community members In giving their time, it is volunteers who define the quality of life for our elderly and sick people in the community of Neepawa.

Their engagement and support are helping us to reach our goal of making

PHOTO BY JEANNINE ADRIAANSEN

A beautiful celebratory cake made for the hard working volunteers at Country Meadows.

stronger communities.

Through the years, there have been dramatic changes to the volunteer programs. As volunteer coordinators, it is becoming difficult to find people to volunteer their free time for others. Family commitments increase each year, there are more two income families, as well as single parent families and this is making it hard for Canadians to find time for volunteer work.

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The 1940’s

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

Canada entered the Second World War in 1939 and Neepawa’s airport became one of the British Commonwealth Air Training schools to train pilots. Everyone did their part, including the women who worked on the farms and in the factories producing war materials. By the end of the war, 50,000 women had joined the Women’s Army Corps (CWACS). The lessons to conserve, improvise and do without during the depression served people well during the rationing of the Second World War. The Canadian Government put out booklets to help with the food rationing. At the heart of many of the government’s wartime food policies was the need to feed Canada’s overseas allies and soldiers. As Canadians were regularly reminded by propagandists and advertisers alike, food truly was a “weapon of war.” “Use your cook stove to cook Hitler’s goose”, one ad suggested. In addition to rationing there were also calls to plant victory gardens, preserve produce, collect fat and bones for ammunition production and to eliminate any food waste. The Canadian government and food corporations jumped on board with recipes and pamphlets designed to help housewives succeed on the home front. The forward of Wartime Canning and Cooking states, “Canadian men are on the march everywhere… so are Canadian women. Just as our Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen are changing their habits overnight, so are our homemakers, adapting themselves to changes in the kitchen”. The war effort encompassed all Canadians and women did their fair share and more, achieving and sacrificing a great deal for the cause of peace and freedom.

This recipe comes from the booklet “How to eat well Though Rationed” by Josephine Gibson.

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During world war II, women signed up to help the war effort. Ida (Simpson) Lee, ( back row second from the left), trained at the Bomb and Gunnery school near Belleville, Ontario. After the war, she became a teacher at the Neepawa high school.

Liver loaf Honey Cookies 1 Tbsp. chopped celery 1 cup bread crumbs During the war’s sugar rationing my mother in law Salt and pepper 2 eggs substituted honey as her husband Wilfred was an apiarist 1 cup milk 2 tsp. grated onion so honey was readily available to them.

3 slices bacon 2 tsp. chopped celery 1/3 cup butter 1 lb. liver 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 cups flour Calves, pork, lamb or beef liver may be used. Pour boil1 egg 1 tsp. baking soda ing water over liver and let sit for 5 minutes. Drain. Force 2/3 cup honey 1 Tbsp. cinnamon through the food chopper. Add bread crumbs, beaten eggs, 1/2 cup sour cream 1 cup raisins or nuts seasonings and enough milk to moisten well. Line a loaf Cream butter, sugar and egg together. Mix in honey pan with slices of bacon. Pack in liver mixture. Bake in and sour cream. Stir the soda and cinnamon into the flour slow oven of 300° until firm about 1 hour. and mix into the creamed mixture. Drop by teaspoonful on lightly buttered cookie sheets and bake at 350° till golden brown.

Neepawa welcomes It Takes Guts supports Crohn’s and Colitis new lawyer

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson The Neepawa Banner

There's a new face at Taylor Law Office, in Neepawa. About a year ago, Sarah Fast came to Neepawa from Winnipeg to begin working at the full service law office.

She has spent most of that time working with Charlie Taylor.

Fast explains that she wanted to come to Neepawa because she was looking for a smaller firm in a place with a community feel. “There’s a good sense of community,” she explained, adding, “I work with really good people and everyone is friendly, it’s a nice community.”

A double University of Manitoba grad, Fast obtained both her undergrad degree, a Bachelor of Commerce, and her law degree from the Winnipeg school.

She was called to the bar

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Sarah Fas t is now accepting new clients at Taylor Law Office in June.

Working with Taylor, Fast has mostly focused on real estate and wills and estates. Though she adds that she said has also done some work with the practice’s other lawyer, Michael Davids.

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The 2017 It Takes Guts charity barrel race was held June 18, at the Beautiful Ag Society Grounds in Neepawa. In total, 112 barrel racers came to compete for money, prizes and to raise money for a cure for Crohn's and Colitis. Lots of spectators watched some great barrel racing. The event raised $5,890 for Crohn's and Colitis Canada, to help fund research into a cure and raise awareness about these chronic diseases. Since organizing the event in 2014, the Cathcart family has raised $27,412.90 for this worthwhile cause. Justine Cornelson (right) was the 1D winner. She received a jacket, sponsored by Bridgeman Land & Livestock, presented by Kirk Bridgeman.

Cornelson also received a champion buckle, sponsored by Silver Creek Farms and presented

by Sadie Luba (left).

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By Kira McCormick-Adema The Neepawa Banner This summer, 12 4-Hers from Neepawa, Manitoba and 12 4-Hers and their chaperones from Amherst, Nova Scotia get to find out what the other 4-H programs are both like. On June 29, the Nova Scotia group arrived in Winnipeg, and met up with the Manitoba group. From there, their western experience began.

From their arrival until their departure on July 8, the group of kids went on adventures to see what the Manitoba life is like and see some of the provinces’ attractions. Some of the highlights included Minne-

dosa and Hollywood Beach, farm equipment dealerships and the Human Rights Museum. The group also helped out at the annual interclub 4-H Beef show and sale, held July 5.

Alexandria Casey, from Nova Scotia 4-H, says that she was excited to swim in the water here, which isn’t salty like back home. She also adds that she enjoys the landscape and that there are a lot of straight roads compared to back home.

Margret Black, from Nova Scotia 4-H, says the experience is different in a good way and a lot of fun. Cecilie Holm, from Neepawa 4-H,

NEEPAWA, MB. Aug 19, 2015 - A new initiative Natives board member Cam Tibbett said that within nerships says the thatNeepawa she is excited to junior ‘A’ hockey club is the next few days, farms within a 20 kilometre radius positive i from Natives meet more Scotia agricultural industry. Har- of Neepawa will receive a letter outlining the Harvest but also reaching out toNova the region’s people and is excited to go where local farm families for Hockey concept. vest for Hockey is a project thrive in to Pier The to local 4-H a portion of their crop to The cr are being21.asked donate “This is something the team is very excited about. members excited to of the club. help supportwere the operations We’ve mailed out details to farms across the region. Harvest f show their twins As part of exchange the donation, all participating farmers and Neepawa and surrounding area has a vibrant farming farmers, someimmediate of the province’s hightheir families would be recognized on sig- community, so it’s very important for the team to ex- of bushe lights.

In Yellowhead addition to Arena, the as well as online on the plore options for making partnerships with farmers,” team wil nage at the team Neepawa Natives are also planning said Tibbett. the farme verywebsite. differentThe landscapes Team general manager Myles Cathcart said it’s very amount o aand Harvest typesforofHockey farms, game the night early in the 20152016 MJHL regular season, If anyo 4-Hers enjoyed noticing the where the club would important for the hockey team to establish a stronger recognize itsincontributors and extend a free gate ad- connection to the region’s agricultural base.

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Lilies, artwork, music and food promise visitors lots of fun

By Ken Waddell The Neepawa Banner

Groups and organizations, as well as some local businesses, are working hard to fill in the weekend activities for July 20-23.

That particular weekend was the former Neepawa Lily Festival weekend.

While the Lily Festival is no more, the lilies still bloom brightly in Neepawa and at the famous Lily Nook. The Lily Nook is planning their annual Lily Daze from July 17-23.

Visitors to Neepawa will have some extra treats that week as well. Now called Heritage Week and JamFest, events will unfold over several days. On Thursday evening, July 20, Midsummer’s Eve will see some downtown businesses offering some great specials (of facing page).

On Friday night, Farmery Brewery is teaming up with St. Dominic’s Roman Catholic church for a fish fry fundraiser. It may be a first opportunity for some to try out the Farmery’s offerings and take a tour of the brewery.

On Saturday, ArtsForward is hosting the JamFest which is very much based around jam, home made jam and jamming music (below). Jam entries must be in by noon on Saturday.

Jam tasting will be from 1-4 pm. The music kind of jam will take place from 1-5 pm.

There will be an outdoor art exhibit and vendors’ craft market from 1-4:30.

The highlight of Saturday evening will be Street Party 2017 and a free community potluck supper. There will be a Street Party parade at 5 pm. starting at the Beautiful Plains County Courthouse and ending up at Arts Forward.

Rochelle Unico, one the organizers of the Street Party 2017 said in press release. “Let’s get together and have some fun! We are planning a community pot luck supper on Bourke Street beside ArtsForward and we want the entire town to be there! Bring your favourite dish that represents your heritage (or one you love to share ‘cuz it’s a winner). Bring a lawn chair and your own beverages and get to know your neighbours!”

Unico and ArtsForward want to showcase the diversity of the community. Unico added, “Join us at 5pm at the County Court House on Hamilton. Bring your flags, dress in traditional clothes, bring a sign that shows the positivity that a diverse community can bring! We’ll walk down to ArtsForward and then have the most epic pot luck ever!

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Jam Tasting!

Bring us your best and see how you measure up against the rest! Entries of homemade jam or jelly can be dropped off at ArtsForward starting on July 17, and must be received by noon on the 22nd.

Entries will be voted on by the public between 1 and 4 pm, and the winner will be announced at 4:30 pm.

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The vendor marketplace will be hosted on the north side of the building, and we still have space for vendors at the market.

Fresh produce, baked goods, handcrafts, commercial and gently used items welcome. Contact us to reserve a table.

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We will accept entries to the outdoor art show starting on July 17 right up until 11 a.m. on the 22nd.

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Wrapping up JamFest and Neepawa’s Heritage Week we’ll be hosting a street party for all people of Neepawa and area to come together!

Meet at the courthouse at 5 p.m. for a Street Party Parade! Dress up in traditional clothing or costume if you like and we’ll all walk, ride or dance our way together down Mountain Avenue to the ArtsForward grounds.

Free community dinner begins at 6 p.m. bring a dish to the potluck dinner and join with your neighbours in a gathering to celebrate Neepawa’s diversity and spirit of inclusiveness. [Please contact us if you need advice or assistance to prepare or transport your food safely.]

Come join us for food, music, fun, and friendship!

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What is the Citizens on Patrol Program?

Continued from page 3 The goals of Manitoba COPP are to encourage, mobilize and support individuals and groups interested in improving the safety of Manitoba’s communities through a coordinated sustainable approach.

The R.C.M.P. directly assist the local COP Program by processing each individual applicant’s criminal record check which is a mandatory document for an individual to join the organization.

M.P.I. acts as the official provincial governing body for the organization, providing supports, equipment and supplies to local COP Program groups. They also establish regulations, procedures and training of applicants for the local groups. An annual provincial conference is held to share information with the policing agencies and other COPP groups from around the province.

Each local R.C.M.P. detachment where there is an

established COP Program organized, assigns a member as a liaison officer as a partner member of the local group. The officer receives and forwards pertinent information back and forth between the two organizations. They attend COPP monthly meetings and may report to the members any information that the police would like the patrolling members, to be on alert for. The COPP members make written daily logs of the patrol shift, which is

forwarded to the attention of the liaison officer.

Manitoba Public Insurance provides assistance to the local COP Program in setting up the Speed Watch Program. They provide the digital electronic speed board that identifies what the legal speed is for that particular street/avenue and then reads out the actual speed at which each vehicle approaching the speed board is travelling at. There are two purposes for this program: the main

one is to make each driver instantly aware of what speed they are actually travelling at. This helps them to reduce their speed to the posted limit. The second purpose is to gather statistical speed information for both the local R.C.M.P. and M.P.I. This information is recorded by a pair of COPP members and forwarded to both. The report helps both agencies to decide if there is a significant concern regarding higher than normally accepted speeding

offences in the community.

The speed watch is randomly set up at different locations and at different times of the day (for two or three hour durations) or at specific locations when directed by R.C.M.P. In the next article, we will feature the procedures of becoming a volunteer COPP member in Neepawa.

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Soroka claims 2017 Senior Open

we had a member take it all. On top of that, there were several familiar names near the top of leaderboard.

We have a solid group that is always A combination of home course adin the mix, which is nice to see,” vantage and simply finding his ‘A’ game stated Cameron. “As for [Soroka] at the perfect time catapulted Dave taking it this year, he’s normally a Soroka to the top of the leaderboard at high 70s’, low 80s’ type shooter. But the 2017 Neepawa Golf and Country today, he said he just could do no Club Senior Open. wrong, which is awesome. You can The Neepawa club member claimed have those days.” the championship flight on Monday, As for general reaction to the July 10, with a solid one-over par 73. course conditions, Cameron said That final score was two shots better they’ve been receiving a lot of praise. than the nearest competition. After the “The golf course has held up really event, Soroka noted that he was able to well this year. It’s been in great find his rhythm quickly out there on the shape. The grounds crew has been course and hit the centre of the fairways doing a fantastic job. The comments in a consistent manner. we heard from the players, both the “I was able to find the fairway on locals and the out-of-owners were pretty much every shot today. There was very positive. We know what we got, only the 13th hole, where I just didn’t PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX but hearing those complements, it’s seem to have it and ended up shooting a seven [on a par 4]. Other than that, Neepawa Golf and Country Club general manager and CPGA golf pro Landon Cameron always good to hear. It just shows that the staff is doing a really good the rest seemed to be a par or birdie. I congratulates the 2017 NGCC Senior Open Champion, Dave Soroka. job. Taking some pride in their work. ended the round with five birdies. I’ve never had five birdies,” noted Soroka. “As well, I was NGCC for about 13 years and is usually able to play We’re lucky to have a championship caliber course in able to finish on the greens, which is a huge part of this the course about twice a week. Course general manager our home town. And it’s not only me, or the staff who game. There were a few longer putts, that just found and CPGA golf pro Landon Cameron said Soroka is should be proud of this. Every club member should take the bottom of the hole. I was able to read the greens one of many local players who put together a solid pride in those compliments, because it’s their course as much as anyone else.” showing on the day. and find the right weight on the putts.”

Finishing just back of Soroka in the Championship “Every year, we get alot of top notch players from This is the fourth time Soroka has competed in the Open, who has been able to gradually improve upon across the province coming out to the Open, so having Flight were Gary Garbolinsky (75), Don Schmall (77) his result every year. He has been a member of the a local win it all is special. It’s been a few years since and Grant Coulter (78).

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner

2017 Neepawa Golf and Country Club Senior Open Leaderboard

Championship flight 1st: Dave Soroka, 73 2nd: Gary Garbolinsky, 75 3rd: Don Schmall, 77 4th: Grant Coulter, 78

First flight 1st: Brian Salt, 82 2nd: Rod Klassen, 82 3rd: Warren Mcleod, 82 4th: Barry Clayton, 82

Second flight 1st: Bruce Turner, 85 2nd: Ken Farough, 85 3rd: Terry English, 85 4th: Dave McIntosh, 85

Third flight 1st: Dan Flick, 88 2nd: Grant Babcock, 88 3rd: Terry Lumsden, 88 4th Darren Blake, 89

Fourth flight 1st: Wayne Dillabough, 91 2nd: Vic Funk, 91 3rd: Lee Ransom, 91 4th: Mel Beatty, 91

Fifth flight 1st: Al Schoemperlin, 94 2nd: Gary Barner, 94 3rd: Moe Terrick, 94 4th: Phil Lewis, 94

Number indicates the score of the player over the course of the round.

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Five local athletes have been selected to represent Team Manitoba at the Western Canada Track and Field Challenge, this weekend in Winnipeg. They will be competing against the top athletes from Saskatchewan and Alberta over the course of the three day event.

Lara Denbow has been selected for the Manitoba Midget Track and Field Team and will compete in the high jump, 300m and 800m events. Daxx Turner also made the Midget team and will participate in the triple jump, high jump and javelin.

On the Manitoba Youth Track and Field team, three Neepawa based competitors will take part.

Ben Perrett will compete in the 200m and 400m events, Taine Middleton will be involved in the 100m and 200m events and Zoie Forgue has been selected for the 100m event.

Congratulations to each of these athletes and the best of luck at the event. The Western Canada Challenge will occur from July 17-19 at University of Manitoba Stadium.

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Future looks bright for Neepawa Natives

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner

There was a different attitude both on and off the ice for the Neepawa Natives during the club’s annual summer development camp. Fifty-three players, including both returning members of the roster and the team’s top prospects, participated in the event on Monday, July 10 and Tuesday, July 11, at the Canada Games Sportsplex in Brandon.

The two days, were an opportunity for Natives coaches, scouts and management to evaluate players from the team’s protected list and decide which ones warrant a closer look during the MJHL club’s training camp, scheduled for late August.

Neepawa Natives head coach Dustin Howden said there appeared to be a noticeable shift in the overall mindset of the players.

“Last year, we finished the season in a positive man-

ner and that has really carried over to the returning players who participated in the two day camp. With the exception of a few who were unable to attend due to other commitments or circumstances, almost all of last year’s roster was here. They came into the camp and you could see it. They’ve been working hard in the off-season.

The ones that needed to bulk up, have. Those who were looking to improve their conditioning, appear to have done so. From a coaching standpoint, managing standpoint, we were pleased with what we saw, because it shows [the players] are taking their preparations seriously and committed to the team,” stated Howden.

General manager Myles Cathcart agreed w ith Howden’s assessment and added that he noticed that type of improvement in several of the young prospects.

“The skill set out there on the ice was definitely im-

proved. To get to this point, it’s been a process, but the pieces are coming together.

The newest prospects, as well the kids that have been a part of our list for a couple years, came out to prove something. To prove that they were ready to step up,” stressed Cathcart. “The scouting staff has done so much work throughout the entire year to put us in this position. Now it’s paying off, because you can see the players that have been part of our [prospects] list for a few years are starting to come into their own.

And we’ve been saying for the last three years that ‘it’s coming’ and now it’s here.”

Byron Billett, head scout and director of player personnel said that the talent seen out on the ice over the course of the two days, should get people excited about what’s to come.

“This was one of the best camps we’ve had in a while, and a big reason for that was just the depth out there on the ice in every

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A combination of returning players and young prospects participated in the Neepawa Natives annual summer development camp.

position. With many of the returning players, you could see that they’ve been putting the work in to prepare for the upcoming season.

There are going to be some interesting positional battles for this roster come [the fall training camp],”

noted Billet. “It’s taken a bit of time for the team to get to this position, but the hard work of Dustin, Myles and the entire scouting staff is really starting to pay off.”

Many of these players will continue to work through the summer in preparation

for the fall camp, which is currently scheduled for Aug 30-Sept. 2 at the Yellowhead Centre in Neepawa.

Pre-season for the MJHL will begin on Sept. 4, while the beginning of the MJHL’s regular season has been scheduled for Sept. 22.

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Julius Jenkins shoots on the target located just over 100 yards away, as part of the Yellowhead Bowhunters Club’s annual 3D Outdoor Classic. The event, held on Sunday, July 9, involved a 3D competition consisting, of life-sized animal targets placed across an outdoor area, providing visual challenges and varying levels of difficulty for the shooters.

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The family of Joe Kulbacki would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone for your thoughtfulness expressed in gifts of food, cards, flowers, visits and memorial donations. Heartfelt thanks to Father Mark and Deacon Conrad Plante for presiding over the funeral mass, to Velda Bradley for leading the prayers, to Ed and Alice Sklar for the beautiful music, to the CWL ladies for the lunch, to the honorary pallbearers and to White’s Funeral Home for their services. A special thank you to the Legion members for honoring Dad with their presence. Also our gratitude is extended to the staff of Country Meadows for caring for Dad over the last year and a half.

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www.neepawabanner.com Obituary MULLIGAN: MERVIN ARTHUR “I am done with ALS! I can now eat, drink, talk, dance to fiddle music and fish all I want!” Mervin began his life journey in the McCreary area in 1938 – one of Tom and Elsie Mulligan’s 14 children. Mervin and Linda (Gladden) began their life together in 1963 in Brandon.

Children Blaine and Teresa completed their family. The family moved to Alexander in 1968, and that was home until failing health forced the decision to downsize and move to Brandon. Mervin was a mechanic at Manco Dairy and Lyons Transmission. He also had a feedlot cleaning business for a few years. He retired from Whitehead Municipality in 2001, after a job he always enjoyed (grading roads). He loved being part of the community and was a “go to” guy when help was needed. Mervin enjoyed helping out at the rink, being a member of the Alexander Beautification Committee and a Lion’s Club member. He also became known as the “Mole Exterminator Extraordinaire.” Fun, family and friends were very important. Good times were had curling (and bonspieling), playing ball, stock car racing (#38), fishing trips, country music festivals, camping, hunting geese and deer, road trips, and snowmobiling.

Later in life he had time for another interest, antique cars.

His first road worthy one was a 1950 Mercury, which was in the movie set of The Stone Angel. His last car was a 1966 Pontiac Parisienne. He and his buddy Alf Denny put on many miles going to car shows and parades in Manitoba and North Dakota. Mervin loved to putter in the yard or in his garage. There was always a ‘project’ on the go. Travelling included Dominican Republic; Australia; parts of the U.S.; the east and west coasts of Canada as well as many points in between. Some winters were spent in Osoyoos and Duncan, B.C. Driving through the Rockies in winter made for some interesting driving, but he always got us there. Our cabin at Oak Lake was often buzzing with projects, grandkids heading out to various activities and sleepovers. Grandchildren have memories of checking out anything nature associated, fall wood cutting excursions, fishing, fixing and repairing and just being with Poppa. Mervin was predeceased by his parents and nine siblings. Mervin is survived by his wife Linda, son Blaine (Lynne); Mac, Brie and Cole; daughter Teresa; Bryson, Brooklyn and Ronald. He is survived by his brothers: Larry, Barry, Melvin (Joyce) and George (Phyllis) and many nieces and nephews. A private burial was held May 13th, 2017 at the Alexander Cemetery, which sister-in-law Phyllis officiated. There will not be a Celebration of Life, as previously mentioned, please remember Mervin in your own way. Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com.

Arrangements are in care of Brockie Donovan Funeral & Cremation Services, Brandon, (204) 727-0694.

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Ruth Kirkland (Finney) January 26, 1921 – June 30, 2017 On a beautiful June evening with her family by her side, Mom peacefully passed away.

Ruth is survived by her children Liz (Glenn Cymbalisty), Tom (Lola), Laurie (Heather), Cindy (Kenny Lubinski) and her grandchildren Melissa, Ashley (Anthony Barenz), Sherilyn, Jamie, Jason and her great grandson Avery Barenz. She is also survived by her sister in law Alice Finney as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Ruth was predeceased by her husband Delmar in 2002, all of her brothers Bob (Jenny), Dave (Vicki), John, Glen, and her sister Isabelle (Erwin Tonn), as well as her niece Shelly Finney and her nephew Robert Finney.

Also predeceased by Delmar’s brothers, Grenville, Alvin (Goldie), Ayrest, Orville (Frances), Lloyd and sister Lorna (Harry Browning), nephews Ralph Kirkland and Maurice Browning.

Mom was born in the Grass River District on January 26, 1921, the fourth child of six children born to Richard and Maryanne Finney. She spent her young adult years working in nearby towns until settling in Plumas when she met and married her husband Delmar in1952.

Mom was a very quiet person who loved farming, gardening and her animals on their family farm. Mom and Dad moved to the town of Plumas in 1978, where Mom turned the backyard into a large garden for vegetables, a raspberry patch and fruit trees. She would spend hours working in her garden and making preserves. A few years later, Mom enjoyed her time spent with her grandchildren and great grandson.

Mom moved from the house in Plumas to the Centennial Apartments in 2011. She enjoyed the coffee times with the other residents and the summer bus excursions that they would take. She also looked forward to the weekly meal that was prepared by Keith Lambert for the residents. Unfortunately, Mom became ill with cancer and was hospitalized in August 2016, until her passing.

Dear Mom, it breaks our hearts that you had to go through such pain and suffering in your final journey. Your pain is gone. Rest in peace, Mom. The Family would like to thank the nursing and support staff at the Gladstone Hospital for their wonderful care of Mom during her stay. It was very much appreciated.

A Celebration of Life service was held at the Plumas United Church on Friday, July 7, 2017 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Gladstone Hospital Palliative Care Unit - Box 711 Gladstone Mb R0J 0T0.

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Viona Fraser On July 7, with her family by her side, Viona Fraser died after a brief struggle with cancer. The youngest child of Arthur and Dora Chesney, Viona was born December 18th, 1936 in Rossburn, Manitoba. She grew up on the family farm in Vista and went to Brandon Agriculture and Home Economics School, where she met her future husband Bill. Viona moved to Neepawa to work at the Bank of Commerce. Bill and Viona were married on July 5, 1958 and settled in Franklin, Manitoba. Viona is survived by her husband Bill, daughters Deb Fraser (Bill, Nicole, Cayly, Liam and Anna) of Winnipeg, Sharon Bartley (Kevin and Cassie) of Brandon, Tami Fraser (Rod) of Brookings, South Dakota and Glenda Zelmer (friend Peter Gerlinger)of Brandon, sisters-in-laws Anne and Marg Chesney and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents, her brothers Ernie and Gilbert and infant daughter Catherine.

Viona was an active member of the communities of Franklin and Neepawa and was a tireless volunteer with the United Church Women, Neepawa Royal Purple and Elks, Franklin Community Center, the Neepawa Fair, the Performing Arts Festival, Neepawa Natives and Cancer Care Manitoba. Vi never said no to anyone selling something for a good cause. Together, Bill and Vi drove cancer patients to Brandon and Winnipeg for treatments.

Vi was an avid gardener known for her homemade relish and a freezer full of vegetables and Christmas baking.

Her cookies, pies and other goodies graced many a community event. She was a long-time curler, a shorttime golfer and a fan of hockey and baseball, she never missed a Wheat King broadcast. Bill and Vi enjoyed an active social life with the Tuesday coffee group, the Saturday breakfast group, past members of the Neepawa Cubs and friends from both Franklin and Neepawa. They also enjoyed time at the family cottage in Wasagaming (Clear Lake).

Family was very important to Viona. She spent many hours as a chauffer to the four girls. She insisted on hosting all of the holiday meals at the farm. When asked what others could bring, her answer was always, ‘just yourself’. Her girls will miss their Sunday night phone calls, special Christmas dainties and countless other signs of Viona’s deep care and affection for her children.

Vi had a special place in her heart for her grandchildren, attending many music and sporting events, be they in Brandon, Winnipeg or elsewhere.

A funeral service was held on Thursday, July 13th, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the Neepawa United Church reception to follow. In lieu of flowers donations in Vi’s name can be made to Cancer Care Manitoba.

White’s Funeral Home, Neepawa, MB in care of arrangements 204-476-2848.

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Obituary JOSEPH STANLEY KULBACKI After a wonderful 96 years of living, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joe Kulbacki.

Surrounded by the love of his family, Joe passed away on June 28, 2017.

He will always be loved and remembered by his children: Joanne Stewart (Jim), Jack Kulbacki (Brenda), Robyn Swark (Kelly), and daughterin-law Sandra Kulbacki. He was the best of Grandpas to Shea Stewart (Heather), Sean Stewart (Ashleigh), Ryan Stewart (Tara), Jillian Klassen (Daren), Devyn, Austin and Aidan Swark. In addition, their Great-Grandpa will be missed by Shae-lynne Stewart, Isabella, Riley & Madison Stewart, and Charlotte Stewart. Dad was predeceased by his loving wife Charlotte, and his eldest son, Joe. Dad was born on August 30, 1920 in Polonia, Manitoba.

He was the fifth born and the last surviving child of Ksaver and Lily Kulbacki's twelve children.

Dad enlisted in the Canadian Army in 1941, and was posted to the 2nd Battalion of the Winnipeg Grenadiers in 1942. He served in Canada, The United Kingdom, the North Pacific Area, and Continental Europe. In 1943, he was sent to the Aleutian Islands, where he spent seven months, returning to Canada on Christmas Eve, 1943.

After leaving the Aleutians, he was posted to the Light Brigade of the Lake Superior Regiment in 1944 and went overseas where he served in England, France, Belgium, Holland, and ended up in Germany in December of 1944.

When the war ended, he was posted to the Provost Corps and then returned to Canada in January, 1946.

On October 21, 1946, Dad married the love of his life, Charlotte Kasprick, and they remained together until her passing in 2012. Together, they farmed and then owned and operated the hotel/restaurant/pool room in Eden. For many years, Dad put in the ice at the Eden skating and curling rinks. He was a bartender, a school custodian, and for many years, a volunteer firefighter for the Rosedale Fire Department.

Dad was a man of strong faith. He gave generously to St. Elizabeth’s Church in Polonia by being actively involved in the Pilgrimage, cutting grass on the church grounds, and helping out in any way he could with the Little Valley Jamboree.

Dad was an avid sports enthusiast. He was always following hockey, baseball, football and curling. He enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting, and he shot his last deer when he was 90 years old. He had a passion for gardening, spending many hours hoeing the rows, and in recent years, sitting in a lawn chair watching it grow.

Dad was always happiest surrounded by his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. He loved family get togethers, and his practical jokes and witty sense of humour made memories that will last a lifetime. Dad was caring, loving and always supportive. He loved his family with every bit of his heart.

A funeral mass to celebrate his life was held in St. Dominic’s Church in Neepawa, MB on July 5, 2017.

To honour Joe’s memory, the family has asked that you consider making a donation to St. Elizabeth’s Roman Catholic Church (upkeep fund) at Box 116 Neepawa MB, or to St. Dominic’s Roman Catholic Church Building Fund.

Dad, you will leave a huge void in our hearts, but we celebrate a life well lived. You were a good man, a wise man, a strong man, and a wonderful role model for all of us.

Thank you Dad for everything. Your memory will live on in all of us forever.

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

Qualifications: • Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.

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

• Efficient organizational skills and ability to work independently.

• Strong work ethic with a positive and ambitious attitude.

• Possess sound management and decision making abilities.

• Effective problem solving and presentation skills.

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

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

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

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

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

• Travel between retail locations is required.

• Must be bondable.

Applications close: Friday, July 21, 2017 We offer career advancement opportunities, competitive compensation, benefits package, company matched pension plan and learning/ development opportunities.If you are interested in joining our team, please send your cover letter and resume to: Attention: Glenda Finkewich Human Resources Manager Email: g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop.com Or mail to: Box 879, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Or apply in person at our home and farm centre located at 300 Hwy #5 North, Neepawa, MB www.neepawagladstonecoop.com

For our Agro Department located in Gladstone, MB Reporting directly to the Gladstone Agro Manager, this full time position operates within approved budgets, policies and programs. Agronomy duties will include, but not limited to; develop and implement a grower customer communication plan, field scouting, soil testing, provide agronomic information and guidance on seed, pest identification/management and crop nutrition, provide superior customer service and follow up to farm contacts, inventory control, marketing, maintain health and safety within the department and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: • Strong interpersonal skills.

• Effective communication skills, both orally and written.

• Proven understanding of agronomic practices.

• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.

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

• Ability to work independantly as a member of a highly motivated team.

• Must possess a Degree or Diploma in Agriculture or related field and/or CCA and/or Certified Crop Advisor designation.

• This position requires registration with the Manitoba Institute of Agrologists (MIA).

Reports to: Gladstone Agro Manager We offer a highly competitive compensation program, a comprehensive benefits package, company matched pension plan and great opportunities for career advancement within our organization and the Co-operative Retailing System If you would like to build your future with an established and progressive company, please send a cover letter and resume to: Email: g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop.com Attn: Glenda Finkewich, Human Resources Manager Or mail to: Box 879, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Phone: (204) 476-3123 www.neepawagladstonecoop.com

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

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

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is presently recruiting for a

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Services

John’s Electric Ltd, Neepawa

is seeking a part-time office/safety program administrator with the following qualifications: • Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Publisher, Word) • Excellent communication skills • Ability to multi-task and perform misc. duties as assigned • Ability to work independently • Able to work flexible hours, beginning with mornings only (8 a.m. to 12 p.m.)

• Knowledge of Quickbooks and the COR Safety Program would be an asset The hourly wage will be determined by formal education and prior office experience.

Please send a resume to cathy@johnselectricltd.ca or call Cathy at 204-476-6385 for further information.

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION invites applications for the following positions Substitute Teachers & Substitute Educational Assistants For the 2017/2018 School Year Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry Checks and Grade 12 or equivalent is required.

Qualified Teachers will need to submit a copy of their teaching certificate along with their resume.

Submit resumes to: Bev Szymesko, Superintendent Turtle River School Division Box 309 McCreary Mb. R0J 1B0 Phone: (204) 835-2067 Fax (204) 835-2426 e-mail: bevs@trsd32.mb.ca

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION invites applications for the following position Grass River Colony Teacher Grade 5-9 subjects to be assigned Full Time Term September 5, 2017 – June 29, 2018 Applications close at noon on Monday, July 31, 2017.

For more information contact Bev Szymesko Submit resume with application to: bevs@trsd32.mb.ca Bev Szymesko, Superintendent Turtle River School Division Box 309, McCreary, Manitoba, R0J 1B0 Phone: (204) 835-2067 Ext. 202 Fax: (204) 835-2426 Although all applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Classifieds Help Wanted Invernorth Ltd. is a fourth generation grain farm with locations near Strathclair and Franklin.

We are seeking full-time seasonal workers for the 2017 harvest season, August 14th thru approximately October 15th.

Duties include: - Operation of heavy equipment including but not limited to • Grain cart • Combine • Harrows - Trucking if in possession of Class 1 licence - Equipment maintenance - Yard and shop duty as assigned We operate newer well maintained equipment, provide crew meals and offer competitive pay according to experience and qualifications. Experience with heavy equipment and/or Class 1 licence is considered an asset.

Please send resumes to willgerrard@hotmail.com by July 28th, 2017 or call Will at 204-365-0915 for more information.

We thank all who apply however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

THE ADVENTURE BEGINS: PREPARE YOUR TASTEBUDS If you are looking for an exciting, fast paced, team-oriented job, this is the place!

Boston Pizza Neepawa

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Come tell us about yourself at our JOB FAIR. We are looking for: Cooks, Servers, Bartenders, Host/Hostess, Mobile Server, Scullery Technician, Community Relations Coordinator.

Neepawa Royal Canadian Legion Hall 425 Brown Avenue, Neepawa

Thursday, July 20 and Thursday, July 27 12:00 Noon to 8:00 p.m. each day.

Please bring a resume and reference list.

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AT KDL FURNITURE! $399 queen pillow top mattress set. 860 pocket coil pillow top RV mattress $475. $599 Beautyrest queen set. Queen adjustable bed with wireless remote and Beautyrest mattress $1499 (King adjustable $1899).

Good selection of twin mattresses starting at $149.

$499 five piece table set including 32x48 inch table and four chairs. $599 rocker reclining upholstered chairs

by England Furniture (a Layz-boy Company). Selection of clearance solid wood bedroom suites in seven or eight piece sets in queen size bed at 45% savings. Limited selection of three piece occasional sets for $299. 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.

warehouse 1-800-758-6924 office@fehrscabinets.com

MOBILE HOMES

2 ONLY 16 x 80, 3 Bed, 2 Bath. Starting at $89,900. Altona Mobile Homes, 1-800582-4036, 1-204-324-6776 Email amhl@mymts.net

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Male looking for female companion in their 50’s or 60’s for friendship, interested in rural life, wishing to share

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Harold HaroldKlassen Klassen harold.birniebuilders@gmail.com Birnie, Birnie,MB MB “Let Us Custom Design A “Let “LetUs UsCustom CustomDesign DesignAA Home For You” Home HomeFor ForYou” You”

• Kitchens • Bathrooms • Utilities • Offices and more!

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

www.kevinswoodworking.ca

We are pleased to announce that Brent is joining our team!

He brings with him 4 years experience in cabinetry.

We look forward to working with you!

Rough Lumber

Full dimension Corral Planks and Windbreak

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Irvin 204-476-6236

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

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Custom Swathing

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

204-966-3372

Woodlot Management

john@trijindustries.com

�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

For all your residential and farm building needs

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

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Sales Cooling Down?

Corral Cleaning BOOK NOW FOR SUMMER CLEANING!

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MT Solutions

Engineering solutions through innovation CNC Plasma Cutting • CNC Bending Welding • Painting

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Electricians

SPECIALIZING in all styles of Agricultural PTO Drivelines and Gearboxes.

Complete PTO Drivelines, Parts and Repair.

ASK ABOUT YOUR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR

CUSTOM BALING SERVICE

VERMEER 605N Select baler Net wrap with DCF wide pickup Bales can be made to any size up to 2,100 lbs.

FEATURES include: Automated moisture tester plus weight scale RATES based on 1,400 lb. bale weight $10 single swath – $8 double swath PLUS WE OFFER: In field stacking – $2.50/bale Long haul stacking – $95 per hour with a BUHLER HAYLINER 2500

For booking please call Grant Home 204-354-2254 or Cell: 204-573-0454

Custom Bale Moving

Hay & Straw Save time ld quick get bales off the fie

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

Personal

Home Maintenance

PHONE Jim Beaumont Row in field & haul to yard 2015 - 126 HSP Tractor & 2015 - 2450 Farm King Mover

Phone Rick 204-672-0361

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 Classified Ad Deadline Tuesday Noon

Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines.

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RAINKIE’S SEWAGE SERVICE

476-2483 Owner/Operator

Cellular 476-6591 Dennis 476-2766

23 Hour Service

Ventures Inc.

Garbage Bin Rentals

We buy Scrap!

Phone 476-0002 for more information

COMPLETE TREE CARE

PRUNING • REMOVAL LANDSCAPING • STUMP GRINDING

No Job Too Big or Too Small!

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One level 4 plex suite available to rent 265 2nd Street NW, Minnedosa 1100 sq/ft, 2 bedroom, Full Laundry (washer,dryer), Stove, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, Air Conditioning, 30x40 fenced in backyard with shed.

MCKAY CHAROLAIS

McSherry Auction Estate & Moving Auction

Charolais Bulls For Sale

Call (204) 210-2910 for more details

84 Bradley Blvd 1420 Sq. Ft. Bungalow, 4 bedrooms, 2 bath, On crawl space. No stairs, 100’ x 100’ Lot, 26 x 32 garage with in floor heating. $214,999

10 am Sunday July 23 Arden, MB

Yard * Recreation * Tools * Misc * Antiques * Household * Go To Web!

Collector Coins & Paper Antiques & Collectables Estate Furniture & Household

Bradley Meyers Auctioneer 204-476-6262

#12 Patterson Drive Stonewall, MB

Lyle McKay & Family

House for Sale

Meyers Auction

Wed, July 19 @ 4:00 pm

204-352-4343 204-476-6982

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

Auction

www.meyersauctions.com

204-476-4285 for appointment to view

FARM AUCTION SALE FOR

AUCTION SALE FOR

Gill & Schmall Agencies

Saturday, July 29, 2017, at 11:00 a.m.

Sale site: Eriksdale, MB. From Eriksdale Junction of Hwy #6 & PR#417 West for 8 kms to Road 33W, South for 1.7 kms, West on Lamb Road for .8 km

Saturday, July 22, 2017, at 9:30 a.m.

Sale site: Stonewall, MB. From PR #236 & Hwy #67 – 5 kms East on Hwy #67.

At junction of Hwy #7 & & #67, turn North on Hwy #7 for 6 mi. to Road 83.

Travel East for 1 mi. (Yard site).

NEW

518 Third Ave, Neepawa.

MLS# 1717878

3 bed, 1 bath, family home. Beautifully renovated, great location, large backyard.

EARLY POSSESSION!

7 Isabel St, Kelwood. MLS# 1700991

105 Mackenzie St, Plumas. MLS# 1706200

2 bed, 2 bath bungalow.

Many upgrades, big lot.

Ready to sell! Huge yard.

Lots of potential!

Ask us about our free market evaluations!

Russell Andrews

Tractors & Equipment: J.D. 800 Tractor; 730 Case Tractor; 800 Belarus Tractor; J.D. 100 14ft Deep tiller w/mulchers; Int. 28 run Seed drill; 1860 & 1650 Cockshutt Tractors; 400 Versatile Swather (parts); 8ft Hutchmaster offset disc, notched front blades; J.D. 640 Side delivery rake; Buhler finish mower; Case 7ft Sickle mower; Farmking 6ft Snowblower w/3pt hitch; (2) Pencil augers; 12ft Pencil auger; 6 wheel Rake; Cultivator & harrows; (2) Spreaders; J.D. pto shaft; Pencil Auger w/ ½” drill; Bombardier 4 wheeler; Hay trailer; Tractor chains Antiques: (2) old Manure spreaders; Old washing machine; BA Grease pail; Coal bucket; McCormickDeering beam scale; Horse Seeder Yard & Miscellaneous: (2) Steel bins (1310 bu); Meat saw (hand); Barrel pumps; 6ft Step ladders (1 alum, 1 wood); snow fence; Leg hold traps; (2) small Wooden barrels; Cooey 22 single shot; Metal Cross-cut Saw; Shovels & rakes; Alum.

Grain shovel; Misc 2x4 & 2x6 Lumber; Mastercraft timer; 100ft Multipurpose rope; Dandelion rake; Potato forks; Dog run & house (12’x8’ chain link w/gate); Cattle head gate; Fencing jack; Plastic calf sleigh; Gate closer; Rope fence; (3) Portable metal fence posts; Tools & Shop: 1 ½ ton Chain hoist; Lincoln 22 Welder; B&D Workmate; ISL Metal Band saw; McCulloch 12” Chainsaw; BM 4” Vise; ½” Drill press; Shopcraft Drill stand; Easy #5 Tap & die set; Platform scale on wheels; 4” Swivel bench vice; Numerous other tools

BERGNER AUCTION SERVICE

Lorne (Buddy) Bergner, Auctioneer Box 721, Ashern, MB R0C 0E0

Ph: 204-768-2669 / Fax: 204-768-3237 www.bergnerauction.com email: bergauct@mts.net www.globalauctionguide.com All sales are Terms: Cash/Cheque.

Diane Martin 204-841-0932

Liz Sumner 204-476-6362

John Nelson 204-476-6719

Harvey Ebner 204-476-6700

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www.gillandschmall.com If you, or someone you know is thinking about buying, selling or relocating, Westman.com Ltd

give us a call!

2 bedroom, 1.5 storey home with a detached garage and big yard in the town of Plumas.

Recent reno’s: windows, shingles and front step!!

Come take a look, very affordable living.

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NEW PRICE NEW BUILD 3bdrm over 1500 sqft of living space.

This ACREAGE has a private park like setting with a large deck just off the diningroom. Super spacious lower level.

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This house has a great open floor plan and a walk out basement with lots of natural light.

Lots of windows for great natural light. $62,000.00

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Your Home... Your Future...

Our Commitment!

Troy Mutch Sales Associate Cell: 204-212-1010

Lisa Adams Sales Associate Cell: 204-841-0741

We do not handle Interac/Credit Cards

Neither the Owner nor Auctioneer is responsible for errors in description or condition. Sale listing is subject to additions or deletions and any comments made the day of the sale with respect to sale items takes precedence over previously reported listing. We are not responsible for accidents Items are sold “AS IS - WHERE IS”

FARM AUCTION FOR TOM & LINDA ENG

Sat July 29th at 12:00 noon

15 miles north of Neepawa to Birnie corner pth 352 3 miles east till Rd 84W just over 1 mile north. Owner Tom Eng 966 3240

1998 - 396 MF Tractor 2500 hrs fact 3 pth mfwd 795 Allied Loader good rubber • 1979 Ford F700 truck w 16ft stl box & hoist 5 & 2 spd 370 eng 81,445 klm • 19ft Co-op 806 Deep Tiller • 14ft Co-op Tandem Disc • 17 sect Diamond Harrows w Laurier hyd Bar • Truck Frame Bale Trailer • 7 x41ft Westfield auger 16hp • 18in aeration fan • Drill Fill Consigned: 486 New Idea Rd baler • 5114 New Idea Haybine • 3 pth quick attach Hay Buster 256 Bale Shreader • 5 Wheel Inland Hay Rake hyd lift • 16ft Co-op Tandem Disc • 550 Case IH manure Spreader • Vers Farm Wagon • 3 pth Shaver hyd post pounder • Maternity Pen • 10 -12 ft Corral panels • Shop Bilt Squeeze Chute • Head Gate, Calf Puller • Bale elevator 250 Honda Motorcycle (belt drive) • 200 Yamaha 4 wheeler w reverse • 1200 gal Poly Tank • Pressure system • 5hp Garden Tiller; Mini Tiller • Air Compressor • Gas Pressure Washer • Husqavarna Weed Eater • 30in Fan • Router • Wood band saw • Power Tools • Shop vac • Bee battery Fencer • elect Fencer • Workmate • Car ramps • Kerosene Heater • Hyd Cylinder • Household Glass top Stove & tru convection oven • Washer & Dryer • 2 - Fridges • Oak Table w 6 chairs • China Cabinet • 2 Swivel Rockers • Shark Vacuum Cleaner • 2 - 4 drawer Filing cabinets • Roll top Desk • Brass Bed • Patio set w 6 chairs • Rug Shampooer • Book Cases, Safe • Dual Flush Toilet (new in box) • Lawn Chairs • Water Distiller • acordian • LP record • Computer Monitor • Childs Bed rail • wicker Phone stand • TV Stand • Thermal backed Drapes (never used) • Large assortment of Dishes, ornaments • pictures, mirrors and more Antiques & Collectables Metal Trunk • Treadle singer Sewing Machine • 2 Wash Stands • Large old Desk • Dresser • 1 gal & 10gal Medalta crocks • Metal equipment seats • 2 - 8gal Cream Cans, 5 gal Cream Can • Beam Scale • misc

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Antiques: 1924 Mack Truck; J.D. “H” Tractor; Rockol B77 Tractor (only 2000 made); Oliver HG Crawler; 1936 & 1938 Diamond T (for parts); Minneapolis “U”, ser #561412; 1970 Oliver w/hyd; 1950 Studebaker Champion, bullet nose; Potato scuffler; Horse drawn potato planter; Copper kettle on stand; Horse drawn McCormick Deering potato planter; McCormick Deering #7 mower; Grader on steel; Mack B85 Fire truck 100ft ladder; Fire hydrants head; 1966 C60 Chevy 14ft Box & hoist, steel; 1950 GMC Truck & box (wooden); Wooden Pita press; John Deere stationary engine; BA Sign & stand; 1963 Polaris snow machine w/8hp Kohler engine; 300 Fargo Truck (parts); 300 Fargo duals; Victoria table top Gramophone; Old Victoria records; Barn lantern; 3 gal Cream can; Foster Walker cooler, 6’x5’; Porcelain “Goodyear Tires” sign, 46”x118”; Maytag wringer washer; Gramophone; Platform scale; Cash register; Wooden butter churn; Elec Cream separator; Pedal bike w/wooden rims; Wash stand; Wooden sock dryers; Corn Husker; BA grease pails, Texaco & misc oil pails; Raymond sewing machine; Singer sewing machine; Butterchurn by Buttercup; Grain scoop; 1 gal. metal gas can; Wood planes; Scythes; Trouser press; Ice cream pail; 1 gal & 25 gal Crocks; 1 gal Jug; China cabinet; Depression glass Tractors & Equipment: Souema 2150 6ft Tiller; 10ft Dump rake; Approx.

100ft Threshing machine belt; Tractor mags; 7ft 3pth Blade; 7ft Aluminum blade for bucket Vehicles & Offroad: 1975 Arctic Cat, VIP (low mi.); 1980 Jaguar (low mi); 1970 Panther w/ Wackel engine; Arctic Cat Lynx (parts); Arctic Cat Cheeta 340 (parts); (3) Arctic Cat Panthers (parts); Bumper jack; Receiver hitch carrier; Baja Mini bike; Suzuki bike; Car Hauler; Arctic Cat cutter; (2) Polaris Ski-doo helmets (new) Yard & Miscellaneous: #7 Massey Ferguson lawn mower; Hand powered Ice auger; Coleman lantern; Shelving units; (3) Folding tables; Simplicity lawnmower; Front tiller; Snow blower w/metal wheels; Push lawn mowers; 300 gal Diesel tank on stand; General gas Post hole auger; Wooden hames; Riding lawnmower; Copper water tank; 3pth Yard sprayer; Horse collars; Front garden tiller (new engine); 6ft Farm King snowblower; Misc Golf clubs & carts; Battery operated Gator; Railroad ties; Stainless steel (Steak) BBQ; Whole pork BBQ; Concrete lawn ornaments-Deer & foe, Cow & calf, German Shepperd dog; Camping supplies Tools & Shop: Small Mig welder; Large & small scales; Metal shelving; Chain hoist; Gas floor sweeper; Metal 3’x12’ shipping container; 12’x20’ Steel containers; 5 pcs 12ft I Beam; 4’x8’ 3/8” steel sheets; Roll shrink wrap; JJ Taylor Steel safe; Some Household: including Thomas pump organ; Small elec. Stove; Ducks Unlimited pictures Auctioneer’s note: Most engines were running when put away. We will do our best to have them running sale day. Ted & Shirley have collected for years.

Something for everyone!

For more info call: Ted or Shirley at (204) 461-2038 or (204) 467-2596 Many more items not listed – Watch Global Auction Guide for pics and full listing Possibility of 2 rings going during the sale

BERGNER AUCTION SERVICE

Lorne (Buddy) Bergner, Auctioneer Box 721, Ashern, MB R0C 0E0

Ph: 204-768-2669 / Fax: 204-768-3237 www.bergnerauction.com email: bergauct@mts.net www.globalauctionguide.com All sales are Terms: Cash/Cheque/Debit/Credit card/ETransfer

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

First Baptist 10:30 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 (at St. James) 11:00 a.m.

Christ Lutheran 9:00 a.m.

International Worship Centre 1:30 p.m.

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

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

Rowan Emery Harbour Rowan was born April 19, 2017 in Neepawa Hospital, weighing 9 lbs.

4 oz. and measuring 22 inches long.

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Many thanks and appreciation to the Turtle River School Division and Glenella School staff for the beautiful gifts I received upon my retirement. The cards and gifts made by the students brought me to tears! I thank you! The flowers, gifts and suppers out given by friends and family were awesome! A load of thanks to the staff and students in the Kelwood/Glenella Schools that have made going to work each day a pleasure! A huge thank you to the Turtle River School Division Board, who allowed me the opportunity to work in their schools for the past 37 years.

I have been richly blessed!

Kindest regards, Bev Dinsdale - Blake

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We would like to thank everyone for their acts of kindness before and after our mother Millie Boxall’s passing. Thank you for flowers, plants, food, cards, phone calls and charity donations.

Special thanks to Dr. Kelly and the nursing staff at Neepawa Hospital for their excellent care. Thank you to Rita Friesen for a meaningful service and the U.C.W. for lunch. Last but not least, thank you to Clarke’s Funeral Home for their guidance and professional service.

Judy, Diane, Don and families

In Memory Hunter In Loving Memory of our Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma Jeannie.

May 3, 1928 - July 6, 2007 Those we can be more than a away... as long as there’s a they live in our to stay.

Always Loved and Remembered, The Kids

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In Loving Memory Dad: Ken Ford

Dec. 5, 1922 - July 11, 1997

Grandpa - Fred Thomson Aug. 9, 1900 - Aug. 5, 1997

Forever in our hearts.

Margaret, Gorden, Ernie, Ruth, Lorna and families

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Notice Commercial Building for Sale for Removal by the Province of Manitoba.

Located at 120 Main Street West, Neepawa, MB.

For detailed information please contact 204-239-3798 OR go to www.clp.gov.mb.ca

Notice NOTICE OF HEARING UNDER THE HIGHWAYS PROTECTION ACT AND THE HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ACT THE HIGHWAY TRAFFIC BOARD Notice is hereby given that a hearing of the Highway Traffic Board will be held on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 204-301 Weston Street, Winnipeg MB R3E 3H4 Phone: (204) 945-8912.

PERMITS – PART I – SECTION 9 H.P.A. AND PART III – SECTION 17 H.P.A.

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2/001/104/B/17 – HENRY & MARIE MARTENS Application to Legalize Two Sheds and Sewer (Residential) adjacent to P.T.H. No. 1, Lot 2, Plan 53566, N.E.¼ 29-11-11W, Municipality of North Norfolk (Austin).

2/001/108/B/17 – DONALD & AGATHA HIEBERT Application for Dwelling and Garage (Residential) adjacent to P.T.H. No. 1, Lot 1, Plan 60362, N.E.¼ 2911-11W, Municipality of North Norfolk (Austin).

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Wild weekend in Carberry A wide array of activities entertained during the 2017 Carberry Fair

PHOTOS BY JOHN DRINKWATER

The Carberry Fair hosted Chariot Races on Saturday, July 8.

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