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Emergency Room services return to Carberry

Loretta Oliver, a member of the local Health Action Committee, hugs Premier Wab Kinew, as Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara looks on at a press conference in Carberry on Friday, May 10.

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

It was just one singular sentence from Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, that was able to elicit a loud and sustained round of applause on Friday, May 10 in Carberry. But it was a sentence that the people of the community have wanted to hear for over eight months, “We’re here to announce the reopening of the Carberry Emergency Department.”

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office will be closed Monday, May 20th for Victoria Day. We will reopen Tuesday, May 21st at 9am

A series of powerful solar storms made the northern lights unusually visible on Friday, May 10 all across Canada and the northern American states. Here’s how it looked in Neepawa. Thanks to our friends over at Lola’s Bakery for the photo. Additional pictures of the northern lights on Page 12.

PHOTO BY JOLENE BALCIUNAS

PHOTO COURTESY OF LOLA’S BAKERY

Neepawa students kick back with A to Z activities

JoAnne Freeman’s Grade 6 class was enjoying some interactive outdoor activities on May 13. Starting that day, the students began partaking in A to Z activities, with ‘A’ standing for ‘Art’. As such, groups of students could be seen exercising their creative muscles and drawing sidewalk chalk artworks. The students then posed with these artworks and had their photographs taken by student journalists. The Banner & Press caught a portion of these chalk-based activities and took in the variety of works on display. These particular scenes were captured at the corner of Mountain Ave. and Hamilton St.

Pictured left: A group of students draw a scene with Peppa Pig among some flowers. Pictured middle: Mikayla Bacani puts up a pair of peace signs, posing with a beautifully drawn flower. Pictured right: Rosie Davidson was riding in style on her skateboard! Other scene included collaborative drawings between Blake Rourke and Eneriz Ferguson, Sam Cortez and Jarred Basco, and many more.

An Evening of Song at the Knox Presbyterian Church

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A full house attended the concert titled ‘An Evening of Song’ at the Knox Presbyterian Church in Neepawa on May 9. The performance was given by members of the Neepawa and Area Community Choir, The Hims, The Choraliers and the NACI Choir.

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1974: Thiessen Industries opens expanded facilities

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

125 years ago, Wednesday, May 24, 1899

Geo Martin, nephew of C. W. Herrel’s, arrived in town on Saturday from Winnipeg in quest of a situation.

Note: The section for March through early May is absent from the hard-copy archives of this year. As such, an excerpt from late-may has been selected for this week.

100 years ago, Friday, May 9, 1924

Fred Clarke has commenced his tri-weekly auto truck service between Neepawa, Brookdale, Oberon, Wellwood and Edrans, making the circuit Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. His business is mostly for the Neepawa creamery, but light consignments of other goods may be sent.

75 years ago, Thursday, May 19, 1949

A flying field will be operated at Clear Lake this year, it was learned this week. Plans are being made to open a landing strip at the lake May 24.

50 years ago, Thursday, May 16, 1974

Yellowhead Manor, the new apartment block

for senior citizens, is now Neepawa’s tallest building as it is being topped off at six storeys. Construction has been progressing steadily with the arrival of spring and while the structure has not yet been covered with a roof, windows and interior wall strapping are being installed in the lower floors. When completed the building will contain 50 modern apartments. Administration and selection of occupants will be handled by the board of directors of East View Lodge.

Like other rural Manitoba centres, Neepawa sports fans will soon have the opportunity to enjoy all the thrilling action of All-Star Professional wrestling. An attractive card has been arranged for the Yellowhead Centre Arena Tuesday evening, May 28, and the promoters are anticipating a tremendous crowd to watch the well known grapplers in the first wrestling matches offered in Neepawa and district fans for some years.

Thiessen Industries, a Glenella firm which began six years ago as a part-time custom welding shop and last year achieved over $50,000 in sales has expanded its operations.

The new 3,000 square foot expansion represents a capital investment in excess of $25,000 including $7,000 for new manufacturing equipment. A total of six

people will be employed at Thiessen’s expanded facility, which manufactures such products as pumps, bale stookers, bale elevators, cattle headgates and front mounted dozer blades.

20 years ago, Monday, May 17, 2004

Life in southern Manitoba ground to a halt for much of Tuesday and Wednesday as a spring storm system dumped over 30 centimetres of snow in the area.

Anna Lustig, of Neepawa, is one of five Manitoba nurses to receive the Excellence in Professional Nursing award.

Manitoba’s tall grass prairie has been identified as one of Canada’s 50’s precious Natural Masterpieces by the Nature Conservancy of Canada.

A Neepawa-based auxiliary constable has been recognized for his tireless efforts in bettering the community with the Manitoba Attorney General Safer Communities award.

Don “Charlie” Webb has volunteered with both the Neepawa and Eden chapters of the Citizens on Patrol Program. Two years ago, he took his involvement with law enforcement one step further, signing on as an auxiliary constable– one of seven– with the Spruce Plains RCMP detachment.

Cam Tibbett wasn’t expecting to be named the most outstanding player in Manitoba high school hockey for the 2003-04 season…

Tibbett was named the recipient of the Ed Belfour award, outpolling two topflight Winnipeg players–Michael Seaman of the St. John’s Ravenscourt Eagles and Wade Poplawski of the Silver Heights Huskies. The award is presented to a player who achieves on-ice success while maintaining an academic average of at

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Thiessen Industries Ltd. in Glenella on May 11, 1974 to celebrate the opening of its expanded facilities. This photo appeared in the May 16 edition of The Press for that year and depicts the following individuals: Glen Ellwood, Pete Adam, MLA for Ste. Rose; John Thiessen and John Single, reeve of the Rural Municipality of Glenella.

least 65 per cent. It started with a lighter.

That sparked a flame that led Lloyd Sirett to a journey half a world away to finally lay to rest the memory of his brother, a World War II fighter pilot.

Sirett and his daughter Sally Howard of Brandon were in Holland earlier this month, visiting among other places, the cemetery where his brother Ebenezer is laid to rest...

Sirett’s younger brother, Ebenezer was called into service with the Canadian military in 1942. Before leaving for the war front, he received a Christmas present of a Ronson lighter, into which his initials EAS (the A stands for Alfred) were carved.

Ebenezer had that lighter with him when the fighter plane he was piloting went missing during a night flight, targeting Essen, Germany.

Sixty years later, the lighter was returned to Sirett, the only surviving member of a Franklin-area family of three boys and two girls...

Ebenezer’s lighter was found by a Dutch farmer

who witnessed the burning plane fall from the sky, with its crew of seven.

When he was in Holland, Sirett discovered the farmer had even more mementos from the lost plane, including a piece of the steering wheel and glass from the cockpit, which he brought back with him to Neepawa.

The piece of steering wheel in particular evoked strong feelings for Sirett.

“I heard he (Ebenezer) held on pretty tight and I can just imagine him trying to control that plane, not to crash,” Sirett said...

“The onlookers said it was obvious the pilot was steering the plane to the last,” Sirett said. “He did all he could do.”

In addition to visiting the crash site, Sirett and Howard visited the British War Cemetery in Uden, North Brabant, where Ebenezer is laid to rest...

Not only were they treated well, Sirett’s story was featured in the Amsterdam Daily, De Telegraaf.

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

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Psalm 139:13-14 (New International Version)

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Varnishes wanted to

go-to for putting that fine finish on

woodwork in 1974. This ad appeared in the May 16 edition of The Neepawa Press for that year.

Perspectives

Tundra

By Chad Carpenter

Swatting flies with a sledge hammer

My first encounter with a government edict to eradicate something was in 1971 in my first year as an Ag-rep with the Manitoba Department of Agriculture (MDA). The enemy to be eradicated in 1971 was an old one, Leafy Spurge. I say an old one because, Leafy Spurge was introduced to Canada in the early 1800s coming into the country as a contaminant in imported seed. During the late 1960s and onward, the MDA intensified their set up of local weed control boards and many still function today. The intent of the boards was to oversee the control of noxious weeds in Manitoba. The control methods included the use of herbicides, selective grazing and mowing. Most municipalities implemented road side spraying programs which, thankfully, has been replaced by roadside mowing. Nothing was much uglier that sprayed weeds, brush and even trees along the various roads. In spite of well intentioned efforts, controlling Leafy Spurge may have had some success, but eradication is impossible. Leafy Spurge is readily seen on a drive by basis across all of Manitoba. Efforts may have controlled it, but it certainly hasn’t been eradicated.

Fast forward to 2023-24 and the federal government has become very excited about Zebra Mussels in Manitoba waterways. Clear Lake has been the object of the government’s latest mussel attention. One report says there are no Zebra Mussels in Clear Lake, another report says a “clump was found”. Zebra Mussels have been in Minnesota Lakes for 30 years raising concerns about effects on sport fishing.

Here’s what is said about the problem in Minnesota. “Zebra mussels encrust equipment, such as boat motors and hulls, which reduces performance and efficiency and is costly to clean

Right in the Centre

Ken Waddell

and repair. Swimmers and pets can cut their feet on zebra mussels attached to rocks, docks, swim rafts and ladders.”

Various studies over the past 30 years show that in many cases, the walleye adapt and thrive, in some cases the fish don’t grow as fast.

In Manitoba, the mussels can cause clogging of inlets at Hydro dams and can be very costly to clean out. Zebra mussels can be a food source to some fish apparenty as well.

My research has been far from extensive but eradicating Zebra Mussels isn’t possible and controlling the spread is very difficult. Sources say they number in the hundreds of trillions in the Great Lakes.

Mussels attach themselves to boats and that is one way they spread from lake to lake. My problem is that the federal government has taken a strange approach to Zebra Mussels in Clear Lake. They won’t let boats come into the lake except for Parks Canada boats. Two other boats are exempted but they never leave the lake anyway as far as i can see.

Some of the exclusions in the ban seem silly. Canoes, wake boards and paddle boards are banned. That means, so far, that even businesses won’t be able to rent out pedal or paddle boats etc . It makes no sense. These crafts could be cleaned off and if they never leave Clear Lake, there shouldn’t be a problem.

Parks Canada has a history of swatting flies with a sledge hammer and

this ban is another example. Back in the day when Parks Canada did everything it could to destroy the Mount Agassis Ski Hill, they succeeded in doing so by making up rules that made no sense. They claimed that having skiers on Mount Agassiz was going to harm the environment somehow. Just down the road though, the old Kippen’s Mill historical site has been allowed to rot into the ground. The last time I was there a few years ago, the signage was bad and the old mill pond safety fence to keep out both animals and people was so broken down there was no safety at all.

Parks Canada won’t allow selective logging in the park but they do conduct selective controlled burning. Trouble is, those controlled burns don’t always stay controlled and even if they do, thousands of small animals, birds and insects are destroyed in the fires. Instead of logging some of the very old or dead trees, they let the wind blow them down. I personally was at a family picnic at Clear Lake when a wind came up and several of the older trees came crashing down right beside us.

Many of the rules at Parks Canada are designed to spoil fun and destroy business, all the while pretending to be environmentally friendly. It seems that Parks Canada’s policies have been set up to keep the parks people free. If that is the case, then why don’t they just shut the parks down and save a lot of money?

Rainy day musing…

Arie and I went for a lovely long walk in the rain. The key concept is that once you are properly dressed for the rain- that’s me- a walk in the rain is a beautiful thing. And for Arie, once you are wet it doesn’t matter how much wetter you get! And so we walked. With my rain boots, it matter not if I dodged the puddles or plowed through them. And to my little dog, it didn’t matter either way, both ways worked well. We put in our steps. Upon our arrival home Arie resisted being towelled dry, and hurried off to bed. I shucked my gear and followed her. There we were, under the covers, warming our chilled bones, and her drying off by dampening the linens. Before we knew an hour (or more!) had slipped away and it was snack time. For Arie it was mastering her new kibble dispenser, a pop up that allows food to trickle into a hollow, covered by a flip lid. It may be a new toy, but it didn’t slow her down. I was not complaining, for as eager as she was for the dog food, was as eager as I was to read the legend and find my favourite chocolate in the luxury box I received on the weekend! So, long walk, long enough snooze, and treats- a perfect rainy day!

I’m between projects, and so a rainy day allows me to justify doing very little. I can read, or sit, or wander aimlessly around my home and yard. There is nothing I need to be doing, and for much of the time, nothing I want to be doing. I could cook or bake, but I have leftovers and chocolates. I could clean, but with the rainy forecast washing floors with Arie coming in and out is rather a waste of time and energy. I could putter in the garage, but I need materials for both of the projects underway, and I will pick those up tomorrow. So, food in the fridge, chocolates and no fixed goal- a perfect rainy day!

Folks have been asking me if travel is in my plans. Not in my immediate plans, for now. I logged on and followed Ineke and Ray’s travels in Portugal: quaint towns, stunning scenery, flora and fauna to amaze, a wonderful daily journal for me to share. Sister the Elder is in Venice and regularly posts photos and explanations of her days there; exhibitions, cemeteries, cathedrals and dazzling sights and sites. I am seeing parts of the world without leaving my comfy chair, a steaming coffee in my hand and a dog on my lap – a perfect rainy day!

Did it take me getting old to enjoy a rainy day? Nope. As a child of a farmer a rainy day was all of the above and more. It was a day to get caught up with the tasks that had been delayed. It was a chance to sit over an afternoon cup of coffee, and more common than not, it was a day that a neighbour stopped by. There were seasons the day was not welcome- seeding, haying and harvest- we saw the rain as a gift. A perfect rainy day.

God’s School of Continuous Education, Part I

It’s the world’s most unique school. We are automatically enrolled when we are born. We graduate the day we die. Classes are always in session. There are no recesses, lunch hours or holidays. Every class session ends with a pop quiz-an event sent to test us to see how well we have learned our lessons.

This unique school is God’s school of continuous education. He is the school’s Principal. He wrote the school’s text book (the Bible); and he decides the daily lesson plans for every person on this planet. And since each of us is a unique person, God’s lesson plans are as unique as we are; and are tailor-made to our daily needs and the challenges we will face.

Three of the courses in God’s School are compulsory.

The first is birth. It is an event over which we had absolutely no control. We did not choose our date of our birth. We did not choose our parents. We did not choose our country of

birth. Nor did we choose the community in which we would spend our early years or the parents and family that would guide us through them. Those choices were made for us.

The second compulsory course is death. As with birth, we have no control over the exact date and time of our death. God alone knows that. All we know for certain is our bodies are not built to last forever. One day they will get sick and ultimately die. Only God knows when that will happen.

The third compulsory course is life, the time between birth and death. We must live our lives one day at a time; facing the challenges that come our way, making choices and dealing with their consequences,

whether good or bad.

Some of our choices are so routine that we make them without thinking. The consequences of these choices won’t last for long. For example, if you choose to wear a mismatched pair of socks to work, and one of your colleagues points that out, you will suffer temporary embarrassment, but that is all. You can always change socks when you go home for lunch. Problem solved.

Some choices will have longer term consequences. These include where you will work, where you will live, who you will have as friends and which local organizations you will join. Once made, you will have to live with their consequences for a long time. An unwise choice can be undone. It

may take time and cost money; but it can be done.

Some choices have consequences that last a lifetime. This list includes who you will marry, how many children you will have and what career you will choose to pursue. Two of these choices can be undone. Dysfunctional marriages can be dissolved. If you are unsatisfied with your current career choice, you can train for a different one. But your children will always be your children-you can cut social and economic ties with them, but you will never be able to deny that they are your children.

One more choice must be considered. It is a choice that we all must make at some time in our lives. This choice requires us to answer this question: “Who will we acknowledge as supreme being and ultimate authority in our lives?”

The consequences of this choice will last for time and eternity. We will explore it in detail nest week.

Statement from Riding Mountain MLA Greg Nesbitt,

Submitted

on the ban watercraft from Clear Lake

The federal government’s decision is disappointing and devastating news for Riding Mountain communities and the Parkland economy.

While I strongly disagree with this decision, it is clear the Manitoba NDP has failed to take the threat of invasive zebra mussels seriously, and are not stepping forward to support the families and businesses who rely on our tourism industry for their livelihoods.

Since last year, I have been urging the NDP government to add boat inspection stations in Dauphin and Russell, and to work with Parks Canada to prevent any potential spread of invasive mussels out of Clear Lake into downstream tributaries. Proactive and regular water testing and mobilizing our dedicated Conservation Officer Service to enforce boat inspections will protect our waterways and communities. It will send a clear message to the federal government, and the public, that Manitoba takes

A thumbs up and thanks to Ryan McLaughlin and McLaughlin G.M. for all their support for the Neepawa Ballers Winter Basketball League.

McLaughlin is responsible for providing the sponsorship trophies for the League Champion, as well as second & third place for both the Senior & Junior Divisions.

I just want to acknowledge his support to the league, with their logo on it, I really appreciate it! Thank you.

Van Afuang Neepawa, MB

aquatic invasive species seriously.

It took the NDP five years to act when zebra mussels came to Manitoba under their watch in 2009. Our battle to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species is extremely important and Manitobans can’t afford to repeat the costs of NDP inaction.

We need the NDP government, boaters, and everyone else playing in and on Manitoba’s waterways to get on board to protect Clear Lake and Riding Mountain National Park.

Thumbs up to the people of Polonia for the lovely meal on April 28. Well served, well prepared. Thank you.

Louise Jones Neepawa, MB

Life finds a way, while Parks Canada apparently can’t

An open letter to M.P. Dan Mazier – Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa. Re: Immediate closure of Clear Lake, RMNP to all watercraft

One summer to flatten the zebra mussels, where have I heard that mantra before, I can’t seem to put my finger on it.

The tyrants in charge of Parks Canada have unilaterally decided to close Clear Lake to watercraft for the 2024 summer season. I would put a couple of clear questions to those in charge before allowing them to devastate the local businesses and ruin the summer of 1,000’s of Manitobans.

First, what exactly will a shut-down for the summer do other than provide the precedent to close the Lake forever? The Lake already had the strictest watercraft rules out of the entire Province. Zebra mussels are already established here, so there is no practical way to ever keep them out.

Next, what exactly is the danger of having this innocuous mollusk in the Lake? Sure, it is an invasive species. So what? Are these little mussels equipped with lasers that will burn out the retinas of Parks Canada wardens. Or are they natural filter feeders that help keep the water clear like what happened in the Great Lakes where you can actually swim in the water again without getting a funky infection? Last, who the hell do these totalitarians think they are to dictate that there is no other choice but economic devastation? Government officials got used to ruling by dictates and it is a bad habit.

Officials will point to ‘We are just following the ScienceTM‘. Difficult to see how they are being scientific when they are leaning heavily on mystic shamans, I mean, Indigenous Knowledge Keepers’ advice.

The great thing about nature and humanity is the ability to adapt. Life finds a way. But Parks Canada does not want to entertain adaptation because their goal is to eradicate the other invasive species, known as humans.

My recommendation is upon a change of government, one of the first acts should be to terminate the contracts of every anti-human Parks Canada administrator who does not want to continue the successful, responsible, century-old fusion of Canadians and our wild spaces. These radicals need to be swept away.

Blair Gilmore Citizen on East border of Riding Mountain National Park

Additional letters to the editor can be seen on Page 17

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Neil Strohschein

Sober and socializing in Neepawa

Frozen Fire Studio planning 2nd Annual Sober Social

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

An alcohol-free entertainment option is stirring up a lot of momentum in Neepawa, as the 2nd Annual All-Ages Sober Social is set for Friday, June 7. The evening is being organized by Frozen Fire Studio and is set up to be an inclusive evening of music and mocktails.

According to Jeff Desender, the owner and operator of Frozen Fire, he along with the rest of the organizing committee are incredibly excited to return again this year. He said everyone involved with putting the night together believe in the message of hope and support it has to offer.

“This event, we hope, can be a valuable resource towards mental health and personal wellness. We’re going to have pamphlets out on all the tables from various support groups and we hope people feel comfortable enough to learn about the types of help that are out there. They’re welcome to it. It’ll be on the tables and you can, kinda look at it at your [leisure]… You know, just perusing. It’s an overall safe space,” said Desender.

Advocate of the Year award

For the first time this year, there will also be the presentation of an award, the Mental Health Advocate of the Year. Desender said there are so many people out there supporting these projects out of the goodness of their

hearts, that deserve to be recognized.

“It’s for someone who doesn’t work in mental health, but they volunteer their time to helping others with their mental well being,” stated Desender.

“There are tonnes of people out there that do an incredible job of supporting these types of programs. And they do it, not because they have to, not because they’re paid to do so, but because they believe in helping those people and those groups anyway they can. They deserve recognition.”

Anyone interested in nominating a person who they believe deserves to be honoured, can contact Jeff at Frozen Fire via Facebook, or by email frozenfirestudios@outlook.com.

Just a fun night!

While there are a few serious aspects to the evening, the main reason for the Sober Social is simply to have a good time. Desender said there’s a wide array of entertainment planned, and that it should have something fun for everyone.

“This is a place where you can go out, enjoy a few bands, dance and socialize and just be surrounded by positivity. We wouldn’t do this if we didn’t think it was going to be a good time,” noted Desender. “It’s about having fun. Just a great night of music and entertainment and when we say all inclusive, we mean that. Individuals, families, youth; we think it’s something everyone can enjoy.”

Last year’s Sober Social

was able to raise $625, which was donated to Miles for Mental Health, whose aim is to raise awareness about the connection between mental wellness and physical activity. For this year, all proceeds raised will be donated to Westman Mental Wellness & Suicide Prevention. The 2nd Annual All-Ages Sober Social is scheduled for Friday, June 7 at the Royal Canadian Legion #23 in Neepawa. Tickets are $10.00 and the start time is set for 6:00 p.m. If you are unable to make the event, but want to support the cause, you can buy support tickets from Frozen Fire Studios or contact them to setup a donation.

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out of helen’s kitchen Helen Drysdale Chicken

No matter how you serve it, this slow cooker Polynesian chicken recipe is sweet and tangy and will be loved by both kids and adults alike.

Slow cooker Polynesian chicken

8 -10 chicken thighs

1 large can pineapple chunks with juice

1 red bell pepper, sliced

1/4 cup cider vinegar

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup salt reduced soy sauce

1 clove garlic, minced

2 tsp. fresh ginger, minced or 1 tsp.

ground 1/2 tsp. pepper

1/2 red pepper flakes, optional

4 Tbsp. orange juice

2 Tbsp. cornstarch

Your choice of garnish:

4 green onions sliced toasted slivered almonds

In a slow cooker, place the chicken pieces and pour the can of pineapple and red pepper pieces over. In a separate bowl, combine the cider vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, pepper and if you desire heat the red pepper flakes. Pour over the chicken in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 7 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and tender. During the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the cornstarch to the orange juice and add to the slow cooker. Close the lid and let it cook on high for 30 more minutes. Serve over rice.

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Connection, support and remembrance

Carberry memorial fundraiser returns to honour lost loved ones

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

A memorial event that received overwhelming support last year is returning to Carberry next week. On May 25, all in the area are invited to participate in a walk/run to in memory of Kalena Green. The walk/ run is being hosted at the R. J. Waugh School grounds, starting at 3:00 p.m.

This event is a combination of a celebration of life and a fundraiser for the community of Carberry. The first annual walk/run had over 500 participants and raised a grand total of $36,712 for the Carberry Splash Park Committee.

For the 2024 edition, this event is also dedicated to all those who have lost a loved one.

“There is nothing better than the feeling of connection and support during grief, but also in day to day life,” said Jerra Green via a public statement. “Last year, we celebrated Kalena’s 31st birthday by hosting a memorial walk/run for her, as she loved to do both. This year, we will do the same for her 32nd birthday. However, this year, we will also dedicate the day to those you have lost.”

Jerra added, “We encourage you to come join us on May 25 at the RJW School grounds to share stories, memories and support each other by being present… We would love to see you bring a photo or photos of your loved ones and wear their favorite color or clothing.”

Event welcomes Zander’s Legacy

Those wishing to participate with a walk or run have the option of a 2km walk or a 5km run. A barbeque and refreshments will be available afterwards and a silver collection present. The beneficiaries for this year are:

•The Carberry Splash Park, in honour of Kalena Green; •Zander’s Legacy Fund, in

Over 500 people walked (and ran) the streets in Carberry to celebrate the life of Kalena Green in 2023.

honour of Zander Campbell, to raise awareness of mental health and support local projects; and, •R. J. Waugh School (via a 50/50 draw).

Both Kalena Green and Zander Campbell were active and adventurous individuals, well known and well loved by the community.

“The Campbell family is such a huge part of the community and Zander had such an impact on so many people’s lives,” said Jerra. “We thought it would be really beneficial for the community as well as the Campbell family and the Legacy Fund to benefit from this as well. So we really wanted to include them in this year’s event.”

Donations benefitting the memorial’s causes can be given via: cash, a cheque to the Town of Carberry or e-transfer to town@ townofcarberry.ca for the Splash Park specifically; e-transfering to zanderslegacyfund@gmail.com or by visiting Carberry Westoba Credit Union to benefit

Zander’s Legacy Fund specifically. E transfers for each should indicate “In Memory of Kalena Green”. If a general donation is received at the event with an unspecified recipient, it will be split 50/50 between the Splash Park and Zander’s Legacy.

Sharing a final comment on behalf of the organizing committee, Jerra stated, “I have said this a million times and will continue to say it, we truly do have the best community. We hope to see you there.”

RCMP Report: Beware of potential Crypto investment scam

By Sgt. David Taggart Spruce Plains RCMP

In the month of March, we had 234 occurrences. There were two 72 hour road side suspensions with one of them being due to too high of levels of marihuana in their system. We did a check-stop one evening on Highway 16 and did 25 mandatory alcohol screening tests on the drivers coming through. All drivers were sober.

Speeder of the month:

The speeder of the month was a 23 year old driver from Minnedosa, travelling 163km/hr in a 100 zone through the RM of Oakview. The driver was served a serious offence notice, which initiates a license review with MPI.

Anti Fraud Tip – Investment Scam: Scammers are contacting people asking them to invest in Cryptocurrency or other Financial Investments. They get them to deposit large amounts of money

in these investments. They tell you to go to a website to track your finances. The website shows your investments are doing very well. The scam here is that they created a false website with a program that shows your investments going up all the time. When you want to withdraw your money, they keep asking for more money. There are several hundred legitimate Crypto currency exchanges where you can invest in.

Tips to Keep Safe: Before investing, research to see if the company you are sending money to is Legitimate. Another tip that it could be a scam is if you’ve never met in person with whom your getting this financial advise. If it is a Canadian Company you can contact the Better Business Bureau to inquire about the company.

Signs you may be getting Scammed

1. When you’re asked to send money by way of gift cards.

2. If someone you never met in person is asking you to send them money.

3. The scammer will ask you to withdraw the money from a bank that’s not in your community. Reason for this is, if your withdrawing a large sum of money from your local bank, your local bank is more likely to ask some questions for your own financial safety. Bank employees have saved countless people from being scammed.

4. If you’re told you won a prize in a contest that you never entered. Then you are asked to send money in order to receive the prize. For more information on other frauds and scams visit the Canadian Anti Fraud Centre.

The Neepawa Chapter is marking 30 years together as a weightloss support group. Weekly meetings are a key component of TOPS support and visitors to a TOPS chapter are welcome to attend their first meeting free of charge. Meetings are held at the Neepawa and District Drop In Center 310 Davidson Street on Thursdays at 5pm. Attendees should use the north entrance on Davidson St. OUR CHAPTER offers 2 weigh-in times 9am-9:15am Thursday morning and 5pm prior to the start of the meeting.

Our chapter is thrilled to celebrate this milestone, and we look forward to celebrating many more anniversaries to come! We're going to continue committing ourselves to losing weight together. Anyone who is looking for weight-loss support is welcome. Founded more than 70 years ago, TOPS Club Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is the only nonprofit, noncommercial weightloss organization of its kind. TOPS offers an individual approach to weight loss and overall wellness. Members learn about nutrition, portion control, meal planning, exercise and more at weekly meetings. Consistent group support, health education and recognition are all key components to successful weight management.

TOPS choose Membership one Website. of three There IS a packages small which monthly includes fee that a local subscription chapters to TOPS charge to New cover Magazine operating starts at date of enrolment and is valid for 12 months. New TOPS members may and the costs.

The weight-loss journey is a personal one, every member has a right to privacy at weigh in. We are here to help support and encourage one another. This is our only purpose as a chapter. For more information, or to find another chapter, visit www.tops.org or call (800) 932-8677

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‘Our success is in partnerships’

Local Habitat for Humanity chapter speaks at Npa. Rotary Club meeting

By Casper Wehrhahn

Neepawa Banner & Press

The Neepawa Rotary Club became better acquainted with the new Neepawa chapter of Habitat for Humanity last week. On May 8, the Rotary welcomed John Lavich, chairperson of the Neepawa chapter, as the speaker for their luncheon that day.

Habitat for Humanity has built 500 homes in Manitoba since 1987, with 19 being built in 2023. Adding to this, 24 homes will be built in 2024.

The Neepawa chapter of Habitat for Humanity was officially formed in March of this year and services Neepawa, Gladstone, Carberry and Minnedosa. The noontime speech at Rotary provided all in attendance with better insight as to how Habitat for Humanity works.

“Our success is in partnerships. Not only with families, but with the communities and businesses. We’re helping each other, so it’s a great way of giving back to your community,” said Lavich. “The way we help is to give a quality, affordable home for families… Integrity is a great thing that we try to promote, inspire openness, fairness, honesty and honour. And excellence– we pursue to do the best we can to help people with quality, safe homes and a safe environment to bring up the kids”

Family selection

Habitat Neepawa has a few different committees involved in its process. These are the Steering Committee, which acts as the nucleus and handles the paperwork to get things going; the Fundraising and Promotions Committee and

the Settlement Committee, which selects the families.

“How we select families is we start up an information meeting to get people involved– to see if they want to be part of the selection of getting a house,” said Lavich. “here’s a few things– your financing, trying to improve your family home life, improve safety, just trying to get a jump up on life and have your own home.”

Lavich added, “The selection process needs to start right away, because we need to know what the family looks like– how big of a house is needed. Our maximum house that we do is about 1,000 sq feet. But that’s just on one floor. We can do the basement and finish the basement off depending what the family needs. So we need to find that family fairly quickly and that’s about a six to eight month process.”

Families selected by Habitat for Humanity purchase their house at

market value, with no interest on their loan and no down-payment required. The mortgage is paid to Habitat for Humanity, with the bill set to a minimum of $750 per month for 15 years.

“It depends on their value of their monies they bring in. They can only put into a house 27 per cent of their money coming in into the house themselves. So we won’t ask more than that,” Lavich explained further.

“If there’s a couple people in the house that work, both their money– all the monies that come in– we’re going to see if we can have 27 per cent. So it might be a minimum of $750, but it’s going to go up to how much money they bring in.”

Providing an opportunity

A couple conditions apply to the purchasing of the house through Habitat.

These conditions are:

•The client must commit $500 worth of community service, or towards the house to help out; and,

•The house cannot be resold within the first seven years of ownership.

The mortgage can also be bought out at any time if the client acquires the funds to do so.

“We’re not giving them stuff, they have to earn it. It gives them more self– it’s their house, when they’re earning it. So that’s a big thing that we’re promoting– we don’t give houses, we’re giving them the opportunity,” said Lavich.

“They may not have a house because they can’t go to the bank and get a mortgage to get a downpayment or they don’t have enough monies and this is a good way to get them started.”

Lavich estimated that the material cost for a

1,000sq foot house would be approximately $150,000. However, Habitat Neepawa is working on a full cost estimate of approximately $250,000.

For these expenses, the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity is required to raise 75 per cent. This could be for labour, land, material, or any other items in relation to the house.

Habitat for Humanity Canada is capable of providing for the remaining cost.

However, the Neepawa chapter will seek to raise enough funds to cover the full cost of its builds.

Lavich noted that the

money earned from these houses circles back to the community and, as more houses get built, Habitat Neepawa would get to a point where they could do a build without needing to fundraise.

“In 2024, our plan is fundraising– and we have our first build being planned for 2025,” said Lavich. “Since we started in Neepawa, our first build will be here, too.”

General business

Additional items addressed at the Rotary meeting, in terms of general business, included but is not limited to:

•Rotary’s receipt of a $500 donation from the Legion Ladies Auxiliary. These funds will be put towards Rotary’s youth programming.

•Approval of a sponsorship of $300 benefiting the local 2024 Filipino Heritage Month activities.

•Approval of a request from the Town of Neepawa for a sponsorship benefiting this year’s Canada Day activities.

•The presentation of a certificate and pin to Rotary member Pam Miller declaring her a Paul Harris Fellow. Note: A full recording of John Lavich’s presentation is available on NACTV.

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John Lavich (pictured left), chairperson of the Neepawa chapter of Habitat for Humanity spoke at the Rotary Club’s May 8 meeting, acquainting all in attendance with the initiative and how it works.

Pictured right: At the May 8 meeting, Pam Milller was honoured with the presentation of a pin and certificate from Bob Durston declaring her a Paul Harris Fellow.

Ninth annual Npa. and District Chamber Fair draws near Midway company Select Shows returns for 2024

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Town-wide fun will be making its home in Neepawa next week. That’s because the Neepawa and District Chamber Fair is returning to the Fair Grounds for its ninth annual event from May 24 to 26.

The midway will be open from 4:00p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday and 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Ally Potrebka, chamber board and fair committee member, told the Banner & Press on May 13 that the same midway company from last year, Select Shows, is returning for 2024.

“We are excited to have them back again as we received a lot of great feedback about their rides and food last year,” Potrebka enthused.

In addition to the midway, the ninth annual fair weekend also features a variety of other activities. These include a pancake breakfast, car show, food trucks, small animal farm, reptile gardens, an Old Tyme Dance and more.

A full schedule of all Chamber Fair weekend events can be found on Page 20 of this week’s paper.

Pictured here are some scenes from the midway at the 2023 edition of the Neepawa and District Chamber Fair.

Pictured above: An aerial view of the Fair Grounds, which had been provided courtesy of Jon Luigi Pido.

Top right: Utter focus is exhibited as this fair-goer winds up a punch to test his strength as bystanders look on and provide encouragement.

Far right: youngsters enjoy one of the kiddie rides.

Right: Glitter and airbrush tattoos added an extra midway flair for any who stopped by the booth.

This event is completely run by volunteers and, Potrebka noted that more are currently being accepted.

“We appreciate help from the community to keep this event running smoothly,”

said Potrebka. “Volunteer shifts are two hours long throughout Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. If any community members are interested in volunteering, they can contact [me] at 204-868-0733.”

Carberry’s first Children’s Business Fair a success

By Rrain Prior Local Journalism Initiative

Eleven young entrepreneurs participated in Carberry’s first Children’s Business Fair, setting up booths around the Carberry Hall on Saturday and selling products ranging from lemonade to jewellery to macrame.

Tamara Flett, Administrative Arts Director with the Carberry Plains Arts Council, said that she got the idea from a parent of one of the young entrepreneurs, and while organising the event also reached out to Neepawa EDO Marilyn Crewe who organised a similar event in Neepawa last summer.

“It’s turned out great,” said Flett. “What the kids do is they make a business plan, they make a business name, they design their product, and then they sell it. It’s all

their work.” Young entrepreneurs aged 6 to 15 were encouraged to design their own business and put their product or service on sale during the fair.

There was also a judged component for the business with the Highest Business Potential. That award went to 12-year-old Enrico Prudnikov and his business Enrico’s Custom Woodworking which sold signs, planters, and other woodworked objects.

The day was rounded out by a Mother’s Day stepping stone craft for the kids and a hot-dog lunch provided by the new Child Care Development Committee.

The Children’s Business Fair originated with the Acton Academy in Austin, Texas and since 2007 has spread to over 20 countries and almost 600 towns and cities all over the world.

The sights of spring come to life in Neepawa

A vivid variety of colour is blooming around greenhouses throughout the Banner & Press coverage area. Seen here this week are some of the selections available at The

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Greenhouse Neepawa (Above pictures) and the Lily Nook (Photo on right)

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Fresh air and sunshine can do wonders for the body and even the soul. People realize this, which is why outdoor activity is encouraged; staying indoors all the time can quickly sap energy levels and diminish mood. What is good for human beings also may be good for pets — within reason, of course. Domestic companion animals can benefit from time in the great outdoors. It provides them new sights and sounds, opportunities to explore, and new ways to exercise. Their owners just need to take precautions to make outdoor ventures safe for domesticated animals. The good news is there are steps to make time outdoors safer for pets.

Make the yard pet-friendly

Those who have the benefit of a yard will want to fence it in. Fences stop pets from running away, and they can limit the probability that predators will get inside the yard.

The yard should routinely be inspected for dangers,

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including poisonous plants (poison ivy, mushrooms) that pets may ingest, as well as other hazards.

Install a pet door

A pet door can provide convenient access to the outdoors when pets would like to get outside. Doors can be purchased with radio-signal locks that will disengage when a pet wearing an electric collar tries to go through; otherwise, the door stays closed for security reasons.

Watch the weather

Pets will need ways to cool off or warm up when spending time outdoors. Extreme

heat or cold could be dangerous, so avoid having pets spend prolonged periods of time outside if the weather is especially harsh.

Check in frequently

Pets should not be left entirely to their own devices outdoors. Fences may keep some predators out, but those that can fly or climb (or burrow) can make it inside. Keep tabs on pets while they are outside. Do not keep a dog tied up for a while, as the animal may get tangled and choke.

Use a leash

Walks around the neighborhood are made much safer

Gardening offers more than a day in the sun

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Millions of people embrace opportunities to get back in their gardens each spring, and they might be reaping more rewards from that activity than they realize.

According to the American Institute of Stress, gardening sparks a level of creativity among enthusiasts, and that can help to alleviate stress by lowering levels of the hormone cortisol.

In addition, authors of a 2022 study published in the journal Urban Forestry & Urban Greening concluded that gardening during the COVID-19 pandemic helped people cope with coronavirus-related stress through outdoor activity.

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with the use of leashes, or leads as they are sometimes called. A leash enables pet owners to restrain their pets if need be and prevent them from running loose and getting lost.

Avoid hidden poisons

Antifreeze, oil and even discarded trash can be dangerous to pets if ingested. Pet owners need to exercise caution on walks.

Exercise caution in stores

Certain retailers have re-

laxed their policies about letting pets inside. Others have not but seemingly turn a blind eye when pets come inside. By and large, only certified service animals are legally allowed to be in most retail stores. Bringing an “emotional support animal” or another pet in the store can compromise the ability of trained animals to properly provide care because they may become distracted by other pets. Non-service animals also may become injured by shopping carts or get under feet of shoppers if they are

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Trio of Titans make college commitments

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Three departing members of the Neepawa Titans will be taking another step forward in their hockey careers. John Baird, Hayden Stocks and Connor Thompson have all committed to post-secondary programs.

Baird has committed to the University of Arizona and will play for Arizona Wildcats in the 2024-2025 season. The Wildcats are a Division-1 program that competes in the Western Collegiate Hockey League, Stocks, meanwhile, will attend the University of Wisconsin-Stout in the fall and be a member of the Wisconsin-Stout Blue Devils. The Blue Devils are a Division-3 program based out of the Wisconsin Inter-

Collegiate Athletic Conference.

As for Thompson, he has committed to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

The Eau-Claire Bluegolds are an NCAA Division 3 program that competes in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC).

Congratulations to all three

In media releases confirming these three advancements, Titan head coach and general manager Ken Pearson congratulated Baird, Stocks and Thompson on their progress, and for their commitments to Neepawa during their tenure here.

John Baird had this to say about playing in Neepawa, “I am very grateful for my time in Neepawa. I would like to thank my teammates and coaches for such

a great year on and off the ice. The community of Neepawa for supporting the team and creating a great atmosphere at the Yellowhead. Finally, I would like to thank my billet family for taking me in as one of their own.”

As for Stocks, he stated “I really enjoyed my two seasons playing in Neepawa. I want to thank my family, billets, teammates and our coaching staff for making them so special and helping me develop into a better player and person on and off the ice.”

Thompson had this to say about playing in Neepawa, “My two seasons in Neepawa have been nothing short of amazing. From everyone involved with the team and the whole community it’s a great place to play junior hockey. I would like to give a special

thank you to my family, the whole Titans coaching staff, teammates, billet family, and everyone else that has supported me and helped me become the player and person I am today during my time in Neepawa.”

Background

Baird, who is from Phoenix, AZ, played in Neepawa for one season. In 48 regular season games with the Titans, he amassed four goals and 12 assists.

Stocks, meanwhile, is from Edmonton, AB and joined the Titans in the 2022. In 100 regular season games, he contributed 53 goals along with 47 assists.

Thompson is from Lino Lakes, MN and played in 89 regular season games for the Titans and had 28 goals and 29 assists.

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These three pictures were submitted by Frances Edye, who was able to get these impressive visuals of the recent aurora borealis on a farm near Erikson, just off highway 262.

2024 Gladstone Music and Arts Festival results

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Young performers from the Gladstone, Plumas, MacGregor, Austin and Langruth areas shared their love of music and arts during the 91st Gladstone Music and Arts Festival held in April. This is always a great educational experience where performers can receive feedback from seasoned and professional adjudicators to enrich their skills and further develop an appreciation of the arts. Thank‐you to the many volunteers who helped during the 2024 festival. Without the commitment of the festival committee and additional volunteers the festival would not be possible. Thank you to William Morton Collegiate Institute, Gladstone Elementary School, Gladstone United Church for the use of the venue locations. Thank‐you to the Municipality of WestLake‐Gladstone for printing the festival program. Finally, thank you to all those who generously donated to the festival in 2024. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

The Piano Sessions were held on April 9th and 10th with Madeline (Maddy) Hildebrand adjudicating.

Maddy teaches at Brandon University and has completed her Doctorate in Music at Stony Brook University in New York. The following awards were presented.

Piano awards

•Piano Solo, Beginner, Own Choice, 7 & 8 Years Old: Madalyn Dyck (1st Place Medallion), Elora Doerksen (2nd Place Medallion).

•Piano Solo, Beginner, Own Choice, 9 & 10 Years Old: Jemimah Casigay (Medallion).

•Piano Solo, Beginner, Own Choice, Beginner: Edmond Doell (Medallion).

•Piano Solo, Beginner, Own Choice, Open: Miah Barber (Medallion).

•Piano Solo, Classical/ Baroque, Grades/Levels 1 & 2: Adalyn Zacharias (Medallion).

•Piano Solo, Classical, Grades/Levels 3 ‐ 5: Elysabeth Pugh (Medallion).

•Piano Solo, Classical Composers, Grade/Level 7: Jocelyn Fehr (Medallion).

•Piano Solo, Baroque, Grades/Levels 6 & 7: Veronica Casigay (Medallion)

Piano Solo, Romantic Composers, Grades/Levels 6 & 7: Jocelyn Fehr (Medallion).

•Piano Solo, 20/21st Century Composers, Grades/ Levels 1 & 2: Adalyn Zacharias (Medallion).

•Piano Solo, 20/21st Century Composers, Grades/ Levels 3 & 4: Chloe Kneeshaw (Medallion).

•Piano Solo, Canadian/ Popular, Beginner: Keon

Wollmann (Medallion).

•Piano Solo, Canadian, Grades/Levels 1 & 2: Marianna Pugh (Medallion).

•Piano Solo, Canadian, Grades/Levels 3 & 4: Ysaiah Medina (Medallion)

•Piano Solo, Canadian Composers, Grades/Levels 6 & 7: Regan Teichroeb (Medallion).

•Piano Solo, Popular/Contemporary, Grades/Levels 5 & 6: Hanna Doerksen (Medallion).

•Piano Solo, Own Choice, Grades/Levels 1 ‐ 3: Kimberly Sawatzky (Medallion).

•Piano Solo, Own Choice, Grades/Levels 4 – 7: Regan Teichroeb (Medallion).

•Piano Duet, Own Choice, Grades/Levels 1 & 2: Adalyn Zacharias & Emily Reimer (Medallions)

•Piano Duet, Own Choice, Grades/Levels 5 & 6: Aimee Knox & Becca Knox (Medallions).

Speech/choral awards

The Speech/Choral/ Vocal Sessions were held on April 17th with Alyssa Hildebrand adjudicating. Alyssa teaches voice to students across Manitoba at many different levels and abilities. She enjoys working in a variety of styles with her students including classical folk and musical theater.

Two Community Choirs performed in a Non‐Competitive class. They were the Neepawa Choraliers and the Neepawa Area Community Choir. The following awards were presented.

•Classroom Speech Choir, Kindergarten to Grade 3: Gladstone, Grade 1/2 (Gold Seal Certificate).

•Classroom Speech Choir, Grades 4 to 6: MacGregor,

Grade 5 (Gold Seal Certificate).

•Action Songs & Singing Games, Kindergarten to Grade 3: Langruth, Grade K/1 (Gold Seal Certificate)

•Reader’s Theatre, Grades 4 to 6: Peyton Morrow, Tyler Smith, Kreia Nishine, Drake Centeno, Braxton.

•Olson, Jacob Ledoux & Zac Carlson (Medallions)

•Poetry Reading, Duet, Trio or Quartet, Grades 4 to 6: Harley Gabor & Jerika Adams (Medallions).

•Poetry Reading, Duet, Trio or Quartet, Grades 10 to 12: Ila Funk, Rhianna Young & Taylor Hiebert (Medallions).

•Solo Spoken Poetry, Grades 4 to 6: Adam Marca (Medallion).

•Solo Spoken Poetry, Grades 10 to 12: Hannah Polasek (Medallion).

•Solo Reading, Prose, Grades 10 to 12: Hannah Polasek (Medallion).

•Public Speaking, Grade 10 to 12: Regan Teichroeb (Medallion).

•Vocal Solo, Art/Folk Song, 12 & Under: Ayla McConnell (Medallion).

•Vocal Solo, Popular/Contemporary, 12 & Under: Mackenzie Wiebe (Medallion).

•Musical Theatre, Movie Musical, 12 & Under: Ayla McConnell (Medallion).

Band sessions

The Band Sessions were held on April 25th with Matt Neufeld adjudicating. Matt is a graduate of the University of Manitoba. Matt works at Oak Park High School in Winnipeg. The band sessions were in a workshop format where the adjudicator worked with each band or ensemble

after their selections were performed. The following bands and ensembles performed.

•William Morton Collegiate Senior Band.

•MacGregor Collegiate Senior Band.

•MacGregor Collegiate Guitar Ensemble.

•MacGregor Elementary Junior Band.

•William Morton Collegiate/Plumas Elementary/ Langruth Elementary Junior Band.

•Gladstone Elementary/ Plumas Elementary/ Langruth Elementary Beginner Band.

Thank you to everyone who attended the Highlights Concert on Sunday, Apr. 28 at Gladstone United Church. The following participants were recommended to go to the Manitoba Provincial Festival:

1. Piano, Primary: Adalyn Zacharias.

2. Piano, Elementary: Elysabeth Pugh and Chloe Kneeshaw.

3. Piano, Intermediate: Jocelyn Fehr.

4. Piano, Popular/Contemporary, Junior: Hanna Doerksen.

5. Piano, Canadian, Primary: Marianna Pugh.

6. Piano, Canadian, Elementary: Ysaiah Medina.

7. Piano, Canadian, Intermediate: Regan Teichroeb.

8. Public Speaking, Grades 10‐12: Regan Teichroeb.

9. Poetry and Prose, Grades 10‐12: Hannah Polasek.

10. Vocal Solo, Folk, Primary: Ayla McConnel.

11. Vocal Solo, Popular/ Contemporary, Primary: Mackenzie Wiebe.

12. Musical Theatre, TV/ Movie Musical, Primary: Ayla McConnell.

Performance

awards

The Gladstone Music and Arts Festival Band Trophy presented to the most outstanding band performance was presented to William Morton Collegiate Senior Band.

The Gladstone Music and Arts Festival Speech Arts Trophy presented to the most outstanding speech arts performance was presented to Ila Funk, Rhianna Young & Taylor Hiebert

The Doris Sigurdson Memorial Trophy presented tor the most outstanding performance in Piano Solo or Duet, Beginner to Grade 4 was presented to Elysabeth Pugh.

The Joy Mowat Memorial Trophy presented to the most outstanding performance in Piano Solo or Duet, Grade 5 and up was presented to Regan Teichroeb

The Gladstone Music Festival Rose Bowl presented to the most outstanding vocal performance was presented to Ayla McConnell.

The Matthew Teichrib Scholarship Awards presented to the most outstanding piano performances in Piano Solo, Canadian, Grade/Level 4 and up, were presented to Regan Teichroeb (1st Place) & Chloe Kneeshaw (2nd Place).

The Wanda Toth Memorial Scholarship Award presented to a hard‐working, dedicated passionate piano student who shows a positive attitude in lessons and shares their music with others was presented to Jocelyn Fehr.

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Pictured left: Ayla McConnell (seen at left) was the recipient of the Gladstone Music Festival Rose Bowl for 2024. Pictured right: The Gladstone Music and Arts Festival Band Trophy was awarded to the William Morton Collegiate Senior Band.

Elysabeth Pugh was awarded the Doris Sigurdson Memorial Trophy.

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Obituary

KENNETH RAYMOND LOEWEN 1959 - 2024

Kenneth Raymond Loewen, age 64, passed away suddenly on April 13, 2024. Born in Ontario to Henry and Katherine Loewen, Ken was raised in the Brookdale, Manitoba area and attended school in Carberry. He left school early and later acquired his GED. Ken spent many years working in agriculture and in the oil field in a variety of capacities honing skills that served him well in life. In 2010, Ken began KRL Enterprise Inc. and provided high quality spraying services to local farmers and quality service to construction projects in the Fort McMurray, Alberta oilfield.

Ken’s love of hunting and entertaining people led him to start up ‘Brookdale Outfitters’ and build a log cabin on his property to host clients. Ken was a licensed Guide, whose passion was waterfowl. Many great friendships were born of these adventures.

Ken was a very talented man. He was a qualified mechanic, electrician, plumber, carpenter and could answer the call to most anything that needed doing. His many hobbies included antler shed hunting, deer and waterfowl hunting, together with fishing and golfing.

Ken worked hard, played hard and loved big - his family meant the world to him. He will be deeply missed by Geneane Feland, his life partner for the past 16 years and their combined family of four wonderful children and six grandchildren. Ken’s unconditional love for them shone through in how he lived life. The family spent many fun-filled hours together at home, at the lake and in Arizona. Whatever the context, Ken loved his time with family and his bigger than life personality always made those times special and memorable.

Ken is survived by: his life partner Geneane; children Mandy Kurmann (Adrian), Curtis Loewen; step-children Tyler Bell (Jackee), Evan Bell (Brittany); and grandchildren Ty, Dylan, Jesse, Jace, Coulter and James; Loewen brothers and sister -in-laws Hank (Grace), Dave (Donna), Ed, Irv (Lois); and sisters Elaine (Brien), and Betty (Buurma); together with the mother of Mandy and Curtis (Cindy), numerous nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. Ken was predeceased by his parents Henry and Katie, sisterin-law Edna Loewen, and brother-in-law Fokko Buurma.

Many have been touched in some manner by Ken and his ‘Kenneth ways’ of being and doing - his zest for life, love of his family, strong faith, big heart, kind and caring manner, generosity of spirit, fun-loving nature, grand sense of humour, down to earth nature, attention to detail, extensive talents, abilities and expertise, capacity to geter-done and do it well, and his far reaching capacity to brighten the lives of all those he knew.

May Ken’s spirit shine brightly through all of those whose lives he touched - and may each person pay-itforward far and wide to help make this crazy world just a little more loving, caring and kind, and fill it with richness of the things that really matter.

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For Rent

Two bedroom, one bathroom apartment at Stewart House in Minnedosa. The apartment is in a quiet 12-plex apartment block and is a 55+ building for a single or couple. The apartment includes AC, a plug-in parking stall, fridge, stove, in-buiding laundry, secure entrance into the building, storage room, deck and more. Rent is $1,060./month plus hydro. Water is included with the rent. No smokers or pets. A one-year lease is necessary and references required. For more information or to book a viewing call 204-826-2184.

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

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

Tender

The Kelwood Village Committee may require Grass Cutting in Kelwood Cemetery, vacant lots, behind fire hall and boulevards on a per cut basis.

Tenders should be sent to: Joey Poncsak Box 68 Kelwood, MB R0J 0Y0

Tenders closes 1 p.m. May 30, 2024.

TENDER

SHINGLING OF WEST SIDE OF ROOF PLUS SHED

Building Location: 82 Street West Gladstone, Manitoba

Main Building: Strip and remove existing shingles and underlay and remove old air exchange unit, and repair roof.

Have roof inspected prior to laying new shingles.

Install ice and water bottom row, new underlay, new shingles on west side, must match color of shingles on east side of roof and drip edge.

Remove old shingles, and any garbage material from roof, clean eve trough of debris and nails, clean surrounding grounds and remove from site.

Shed: remove old shingles and underlay.

Install ice and water bottom row, new underlay and shingles, same color of shingles as roof on legion building.

Clean area of old shingles, garbage materials and nails from around shed and remove from site.

Tenders in writing submitted to Gladstone Legion Box 132, Gladstone, MB. R0J 0T0

Tenders close May 31st 2024

Work to be completed by September 30th,2024

Obituary

Bertha May White 1948 – 2024

On Sunday, March 24, 2024, Bertha May White (née McFarlane) passed away peacefully with her children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren at her side. She left this world at her home in St. Claude, MB, at the age of 75, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Bertha was born in McCreary, MB, and was the beloved daughter of the late Douglas and Dora McFarlane.

Bertha’s legacy lives on through her children: Teresa McFarlane of AB, Ronald McFarlane of AB, Shelley (whose late husband, Richard, passed away in 2020) of MB, Sherry McFarlane-White of MB, and Kevin White of AB. Tragically, she also experienced the loss of her 16-year-old son, Roland McFarlane, in 1986. She also leaves behind numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren as well as many extended family members.

A Graveside Service for Bertha White will take place at Hillside Cemetery, Portage la Prairie, MB on Saturday, May 25th, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Those in attendance are welcome to bring along a lawn chair.

Ronald Moffit Memorial Services of Portage la Prairie, MB in care of arrangements.

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GIGANTIC YARD SALE!

June 1 and 2, 1.5 Miles North East of Justice MB, Follow the signs from Highway. 9am- 4pm Five Generations of "Stuff" "Lots of antiques" Coming Events

HUGE GARAGE SALE

Multi family sale with lots of items. June 8 (same day as town wide sale) 9 am - 2 p.m

Minnedosa 101031 RD85N 1 mile east of the old mini golf

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TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

invites applications for the following position Alonsa School

Grade 2/3 Split Teacher Full Time Permanent

Starting September 3, 2024

Applications close at noon on Tuesday, May 21, 2024

For more information

Contact Nathan Dmytriw

Submit cover letter and resume to: ndmytriw@trsd.ca

Nathan Dmytriw, Principal Alonsa School

Help Wanted

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

Alonsa School

Grade 6/7 Split Teacher

Grade 6/7 Social Studies, Science, French & Art, Grade 8 Social Studies, and Lifeworks 11

Full Time Permanent

Starting September 3, 2024

Applications close at noon on Tuesday, May 21, 2024

For more information

Contact Nathan Dmytriw Submit cover letter and resume to: ndmytriw@trsd.ca

Nathan Dmytriw, Principal Alonsa School Box 6, Alonsa, MB, R0H 0A0 Phone 204-767-2168, Fax 204-767-2279

Turtle River welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request. All applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted. Successful candidates must complete a Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry check.

Box 6, Alonsa, MB, R0H 0A0 Phone 204-767-2168, Fax 204-767-2279

Turtle River welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request. All applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted. Successful candidates must complete a Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry check.

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

invites applications for the following position Alonsa School

Grade 3/4 Split Teacher Full Time Permanent

Starting September 3, 2024

Applications close at noon on Tuesday, May 21, 2024

For more information

Contact Nathan Dmytriw Submit cover letter and resume to: ndmytriw@trsd.ca

Nathan Dmytriw, Principal Alonsa School Box 6, Alonsa, MB, R0H 0A0 Phone 204-767-2168, Fax 204-767-2279

Turtle River welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request. All applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted. Successful candidates must complete a Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry check.

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

Invites Applications for the following position: Transportation Supervisor (Interim with the possibility of permanent) The Transportation Supervisor shall be responsible for the organization of the Division’s transportation system.

Qualification:

• Valid Class 5 drivers license

• Experience in a Supervisory and Managerial Capacity

• Red Seal Trade Certification as a Truck/Transport or Bus Mechanic would be an asset

For further information on this position, please contact Shannon Desjardins, Secretary Treasurer at shannon@trsd.ca or (204) 835-2067 x 203

Applications close when position is filled. Forward Applications complete with 3 references to: Mrs. Shannon Desjardins, Secretary-Treasurer Turtle River School Division Box 309 McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0

Phone: 835-2067 or Fax: 835-2426

Email: shannon@trsd.ca

Turtle River welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request. All applications are appreciated, only candidates

2 Full-time Technicians Required

Successful applicants must be self motivated, outgoing and friendly with the general public. A valid class 5 driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities include all types of automotive service including mobile tire repairs.

Mechanical experience would be helpful but not necessary as we will provide complete on-the-job training. We also offer a company benefit plan.

Apply in person or submit your resume to:

NEEPAWA TIRE LTD.

Attn: Neil Gillies

Box 999, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

Phone: 204-476-5091

email: npatire@mts.net

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

invites applications for Ste. Rose School

Grade 8-10 Math & Science Teacher Full Time Permanent

Starting September 3, 2024

Applications close at noon on Friday, May 21, 2024.

For more information

Contact Rhonda Buchanan

Submit cover letter and resume to: rbuchanan@trsd.ca or Rhonda Buchanan, Principal Ste. Rose School

Box 129, Ste. Rose, MB R0L 1S0 Phone 447-2088, Fax 447-2457

Turtle River welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request. All applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted. Successful candidates must complete a Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry check.

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

invites applications for the following position McCreary School

Grades 5 - 12 Physical Education Teacher with some High School Courses Full Time / Permanent

Starting September 3, 2024

Applications close at noon on Tuesday, May 21, 2024

For more information contact Jason Nadeau

Submit cover letter and resume to: jnadeau@trsd.ca or Jason Nadeau, Principal McCreary School

Box 220, McCreary, MB, R0J 1B0 Phone 835-2083, Fax 835-2660

Turtle River welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request. All applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted. Successful candidates must complete a Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry check.

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

invites applications for Ste. Rose School

Grade 5 – 8 French Phys. Ed K-4 Teacher

Full Time Permanent

Starting September 3, 2024

Applications close at noon on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

For more information

Contact Rhonda Buchanan

Submit cover letter and resume to: rbuchanan@trsd.ca

or Rhonda Buchanan, Principal Ste. Rose School

Box 129, Ste. Rose, MB R0L 1S0 Phone 447-2088, Fax 447-2457

Turtle River welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request. All applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted. Successful candidates must complete a Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry check.

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Why join our team?

HyLife is a global leader in food processing, with a vision to be the best food company in the world. To achieve this, we are currently expanding our team and have exciting career opportunities at 623 Main St. Neepawa, MB. We are actively seeking to fill 25 positions.

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

Quick Facts:

• Culturally diverse – employ people from all over the world Fully integrated facility –Feed Mills, Barns, Transportation, and Production Plant

• 2500+ employees worldwide

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

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Wage

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

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

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

• PM Shift Premium

• Full training, with genuine opportunities for career progression

• Employee Referral program - $500! Free parking Company events

• And more!!!!

Your duties may include: Slaughter, eviscerate, and mark hogs for further processing;

• Debone edible parts and remove inedible organs for parts;

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

We are looking for people who are:

• Fit and capable of working in a physically demanding role

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

• Open to working in colder/warmer environments

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

• Completion of Secondary school or equivalent experience

Able to effectively communicate in English

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

Ways to apply:

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

In Person at 623 Main ST. E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

For inquiries contact: Phone: 204.476.3393

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

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

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

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Help Wanted

R.M. of Minto-Odanah Seasonal Equipment Operator/Laborer

The Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah is accepting applications for a Seasonal Equipment Operator/Laborer. This position is full time seasonal and scheduled to start immediately. Duties to include operation of tractor and mower and various municipal equipment and other general duties as assigned.

A Class 3 driver’s license would be an asset. Resumes will be received until the position is filled. Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

Submit applications to:

R.M. of Minto-Odanah Seasonal Equipment Operator/Laborer

49 Main St., Box 1197, Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0 Fax: (204) 867-1937

Email: admin@mintoodanah.ca

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EVENTS JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST PROSTATE CANCER. RIDE DAY – SATURDAY MAY 25, 2024. 10 AM start – Earls Polo Park (Winnipeg). Visit:

ridefordad.ca/manitoba to register or make a pledge FEED & SEED / AGRICULTURAL FORAGE SEED FOR SALE: Organic & conventional: Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Crested Wheatgrass, Timothy, etc. Star City, SK. Birch Rose Acres Ltd. 306-921-9942.

ROLLING RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION CLEANER POSITION

PERMANENT 12-month

Job Location Hours per day

Approximate Shift Times (A later starting time is possible)

Cleaner Forrest, MB 5 Elementary - Evening Shift 3:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Head Custodian

Qualifications Required:

• Grade 12 or equivalent

• Ability to take initiative and work unsupervised

• Ability to work effectively with others as a member of a team

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• Ability to communicate effectively with people both orally and in writing

• Physically fit and capable of performing physically demanding work

Cleaner Preferred Qualifications: (training provided as needed)

• Current WHIMIS training and certification

• Prior work-related cleaning experience

• Valid Class 5 Drivers License

Head Custodian Preferred Qualifications: (training provided as needed)

• Current WHIMIS training and certification

• Prior work-related cleaning and/or building maintenance experience

• A working knowledge of and experience with commercial cleaning equipment

• Prior successful experience planning work activities, providing workload direction or employee supervision

• Valid Class 5 Drivers License

The successful applicant will:

• work effectively under pressure, within defined timeframes and with a variety of people in a team environment

• work well independently, be flexible, adjust to changing work assignments and deal with and maintain confidential information

• complete and maintain WHMIS certification

Training will be provided to the successful applicant.

Salary as per C.U.P.E. Collective Agreement: Cleaner $18.52 per hour

Head Custodian $20.06 -$21.36 per hour

For further information please contact Mr. Fred Scott, Maintenance Supervisor at 867-2754 Ext. 239 • fscott@rrsd.mb.ca

Applications will be reviewed on Thursday May 23, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Applicants are requested to submit a covering letter with a comprehensive resume, addressing the stated qualifications and naming three work related references to the following: Sarah Woychyshyn

Administrative Assistant, Human Resources Rolling River School Division PO Box 1170 Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0

Phone: 204-867-2754 Ext 244 • Fax: 204-867-2037

Email: swoychyshyn@rrsd.mb.ca

Gladstone market report

By Tyler Slawinski Gladstone auction

Howdy cattle producers, This is Tyler Slawinski reporting from the Gladstone Auction Mart for Tuesday May 14. Mother Nature is the boss when it comes to the weather. Low pressure systems bring cool rains across the prairies, slowing the seeding process. With an “old time” general soaker all that will be lacking is some heat to get things growing! Fencing, processing cattle, and moving the cattle one step closer to their summer pastures are all activities taking place over the last week, the count down is on, I’m sure for both us and the cattle before their diet will change to lush green grass! When it comes to marketing cattle this time of year quality generally starts to decline while varieties of cattle increase making it tough to fill loads and orders. The market this week was fairly active, cattle fit for breeding or grass are bringing prices that shouldn’t be complained about and cows and bulls are also on the most wanted list with high demands! Supply and demand is definitely supporting the cattle market at this time. We sold 1,107 cattle though the ring in Gladstone on Tuesday. The market saw a variety of cattle, the market

seemed slightly stronger in most spots but was fairly steady for the most part, in some cases certain weight breaks trended softer, which made for a mixed outlook. The first cut cattle are becoming few and far between, and are still in high demand!

Second and third cut cattle are definitely showing signs of pressure, but are still bringing plenty more then they did one year ago! Cows and bulls traded with plenty of strength from 166.00 to 185 with stronger averages Bulls traded with power ranging between 212.00 to 226.00.

All classes of cattle sold well! Plainer type cattle, are still being discounted! Here is a look at the feeder market!

Gladstone Auction Mart

Cattle Market Report May 14, 2024

Steers

3-400 lbs. $4.65 to 4.95

4-500

Here are a few market highlights from Tuesday’s sale, mixed steers weighed 455 and brought 490.00. Mixed steers weighed 562 and brought 442.00. Charolais steers weighed 632 and brought 424.00. And a set of buckskin steers weighed 775 and they traded for 362.00. Heifers, black hided heifers

weighed 430 and traded for 440.00. Black heifers weighed 561 and brought 380.00. Crossbred heifers weighed 638 and brought 356.00. And a top notch set of Charolais heifers weighed 702lbs and they brought 330.00, that hopefully gives you an idea how the market played out.

Be sure to check out the updated schedule, as cattle numbers start to soften we have decided to skip every other week. This allows for more cattle sale day, and to accommodate our cattle buyer who need volume to create loads and fill orders!

This has been Tyler Slawinski reporting for the Gladstone Auction Mart, and thank you for being a part of our industry!

Notice

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UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

On the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive representations from any persons who wish to make them in respect to the following matter:

NEEPAWA AND AREA PLANNING DISTRICT BY-LAW NO. 125 being an AMENDMENT to the NEEPAWA AND AREA PLANNING DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN BY-LAW NO. 108, as amended.

HEARING LOCATION:

Town of Neepawa Municipal Office, 275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, MB

DATE & TIME:

May 27, 2024 at 7:30 PM

GENERAL INTENT OF BY-LAW No. 125:

A text amendment the Board of The Neepawa and Area Planning District enacts as follows:

1 Policy

2.1.2.13 will be changed to read:

A limited number of subdivisions for rural non-farm dwellings may be allowed as a conditional use in the Rural Land Use designations where consistent with the policies of the Plan. In all cases, where a subdivision for rural non-farm purposes is proposed, approval may only be granted in the Rural Land Use designated areas and only TWICE per quarter section and subject to meeting one of the following criteria: AREA AFFECTED BY BY-LAW No.: 125

This amendment affects the whole of the planning district FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Mr. Jeff Braun, Development Officer, Neepawa & Area Planning District Office 275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, MB Phone: 1-204-476-3277 • Email: jeff@neepawaareaplanning.com

A copy of the above proposal and supported material may be inspected at the location noted above during normal office hours, Monday to Friday. Copies may be made and extracts taken therefrom, upon request.

Feeling optimistic about the future of healthcare in Carberry

Continued from Page 1

That good news was officially shared late last week at a press conference held directly in front of the local medical facility. Kinew, as well as Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara and a wide array of dignitaries were on hand for the formal announcement.

“When a rural community loses its physician, the impacts go beyond health care. It’s a blow to the economic vitality and future of the town,” said Kinew. “Our government worked hard to bring physician coverage back to Carberry and we’re glad to see the emergency department reopen, so families can get the care they need.”

The ER within the community of around 2,000 people was forced to suspend services in September of last year, due to staffing shortages. The issue was that the contract for the existing physician was allowed to expire, prompting the Carberry Health Centre to have to fully close its emergency department.

Three new doctors

Health Minister Asagwara announced that three new family physicians have been hired on a rotating basis to provide health-care services, allowing the ER to reopen. Emergency services were available as of Apr. 27, with the physicians in place as of May 10.

* The new doctors will also provide care to residents in the community’s 36-bed long-term care facility and individuals receiving inpatient care at the health centre.

and families have access to primary health care.”

Carberry Mayor Ray Muirhead, who served as the facilitator for the press conference, thanked the Province, as well as the Carberry-North Cypress Health Action Committee for their efforts throughout the process.

Muirhead noted that the community had been devastated by the loss, but that it quickly came together to work on a plan to restore health services.

“We’re so grateful to the provincial government for their help in identifying physicians. Today we’re feeling really optimistic about the future for health care in Carberry.” said Muirhead.

Loretta Oliver, a member of the local Health Action Committee, also

shared her appreciation to the province for moving quickly to action.

“This is a very active community. The people of this community, residents, tourist and visitors; not unlike all Manitobans, need and deserve access to health care services,”

Oliver shared. “This provincial government is genuinely,…Genuinely, trying to improve our health care system.”

Oliver closed out her remarks with a lovely gesture, a hug and some home made cookies (Two different kinds and gluten free) for Minister Asagwara.

* Editor’s note: The three doctors committed to support in Carberry are family physicians with established practices in Brandon and Virden, who will travel to Carberry to support.

Health minister Uzoma Asagwara speaks to the assembled members of the Carberry about the return of the Emergency Room and arrival of three new physicians to the region, as Loretta Oliver of the local Health Action Committee, Premier Wab Kinew and Carberry mayor Ray Muirhead, look on.

Regular physician services also mean residents can resume making appointments for their primary care needs within the community.

“The people of Carberry’s spirit and determination to restore their health services made an impact on our government,” noted Asagwara. “We listened to their needs and worked alongside the community over months to bring physicians back to this community. The hard work has paid off. Securing these doctors mean the emergency department can reopen, seniors can get the care they deserve

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