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Land deal irks some Neepawa property owners Petition circulated recently in connection to the sale of the property

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

A deal that has sold a parcel of land between McGill Street and Adelaide Crescent in Neepawa has sparked a backlash from some nearby property owners. Earlier this year, the Town of Neepawa sold the lots located in that area to a developer and builder for $20,000. On July 30, the trees on the property began being cut down. For a few people who live nearby, the removal of those trees was allegedly the first public acknowledgment they had that the land was even up for sale, let alone sold; and they’re not happy about that.

The land in question has been used as a green space for nearly 35 years by the people in the area. Darren Pudlo said that the sudden sale and how it was handled caught everyone in the area completely off-guard.

“We have a few concerns right now about how all of this was done. First, looking back at the selling of the property. One of the things that we were hoping for was someone to have let us know exactly what was going on prior to the sale, indicated Pudlo. “A note on the door, a phone call from a councillor would have been very beneficial in letting us know that the property was for sale.”

What’s the proper procedure?

The property in question was sold during the regular council meeting held on Tuesday, Mar. 20 of this year. Pudlo said the deliberation on that day is the only public discussions he’s been able to track down, regarding the land.

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The lot in question between McGill Street and Adelaide Crescent as it appeared on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.

Blake McCutcheon, another nearby neighbour, said that brings up another issue, in that he believes the locals never had a chance to place a bid on the property themselves. He questions whether the proper procedures for the sale were followed.

“One, they should have gone looking for someone to value [the property] and they should have given it to three real estate [agencies],” McCutcheon said. “They have a policy and they chose not to follow their policy.”

The policy McCutcheon is citing is related to the Town of Neepawa land policy agreement, which discusses the method of sale for parcels of land declared surplus. In this document, it states that Council is to invite proposals from not less than three real estate agencies or brokers operating in Nee-

pawa. Said proposals to include a recommendation on listing price on an evaluation of the fair market value of the surplus land, proposed term of listing agreement, services to be provided and the real estate commission payable by the town. As well, the agency/broker is to list the land on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and ensure that all prospective purchasers are made aware the “The highest or any offer may not necessarily be accepted”. McCutcheon believes there were several steps missed.

“There was no transparency in how they went out selling it. Because, as [Darren Pudlo] previously mentioned, it wouldn’t have been difficult for the council to actually make it transparent for the people in the community, to know what was happening,” noted

McCutcheon. “And then, the second thing that needs to be mentioned is that they seemed to sell it at a rather undervalued price. They sold it for $20,000. So, in essence, what is being developed there is four 50 foot by 100 foot lots. So, divide that [monetary] amount by four and…[McCutcheon chuckles].”

Procedure was followed According to Pudlo, the town’s stance on this was that it was posted on the Town of Neepawa website and for this type of land, it did not have to go through any real estate agencies. The Banner & Press contacted the Town of Neepawa for clarification on just what the procedures are related to a sale of land like this.

An official with the town stated that the land in question has been available for sale over three decades.

They also noted that the interested developer actively

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enquired about the availability of the property. Since the land has already been sub-divided into available lots for sale; and with all the proper zoning bylaws for the area being followed, any type of public consultation regarding the sale is not required.

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Another letter, asking for a delay to the work, has also been given to town officials.

“Legally, this is going to be a challenge. To come to a legal conclusion here. But, it hasn’t stopped us from talking to our lawyers and, actually, we have a letter that we’re presenting [Presented on Tuesday, Aug. 14; the day of the interview] to the town,” said McCutcheon.

“The letter simply states our concerns on how the process was handled and that we’d like the developer to temporarily stop and we’d like to have the opportunity to address our concerns that we have. We’d like to have an opportunity for the town to understand our concerns and that this property has been maintained. It’s not like it’s been an empty lot for many, many years. It’s been looked after for many years by Murray and Diane Watson, who did a tremendous job keeping it looking presentable. It’s been well used by our neighbourhood and our community.

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Magical times at Neepawa Library

The Neepawa Public Librar y had a magical evening in store for the kids on Tuesday, Aug. 7 from 2:30 p.m. until 3:15 p.m.

The event, paid for by the library and promoted

by Set tlement S er v ice s , s aw the room packed with kids and parents a l i ke . I t o n l y took a mat ter of minutes for magician Ryan Price to get the youngsters laughing and adults smiling. The show is part of the library’s Summer Reading Program, which Price forms his show around. While performing whimsical acts, such as conjuring a class of lemonade out of thin air, Price discusses reading and other related topics. Price’s show was formed around the library’s theme for this year, “Feed your passions”.

Neepawa’s latest history book was officially launched on August 22 at the Neepawa Library. Titled Neepawa Businesses 1883-2018, the nearly 700 page book is a compilation of Neepawa business efforts since the founding of the town. Authored by Rick Sparling (above right and in photo on the left) along with co-author Norma Forsman (above left) Ad booking deadline is presented a copy of the book to Neepawa Tuesday at noon!

Banner and Press publisher Ken Waddell. The Book your ads! book was given in thanks for the extensive use that the Forsman, Sparling and co-author Cecil Pit- He who did not spare his own Son, but gave tman made of the him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?. paper’s archives.

Romans 8:32 (NIV) The Banner and Press have extensive archives that date back to 1896.

Sparling was signing copies of the book for many friends who came to the launch.

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Do we need a bigger vision?

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s we creep slowly towards the 2018 municipal elections, do we need to set a larger vision for our communities? Do we need to aim higher, run farther, build bigger?

I believe we do and some of the initiatives that we need to pursue aren’t that expensive.

Some just take a shift in thinking.

If some of the examples here are Neepawa-centred, I apologize to the many other towns covered by the Banner. I have said before, both by spoken word that and in print, that the community of Neepawa grows more in spite of its council and than because of it. I have also said that Neepawa council is the place where good ideas go to die. The examples are meant to illustrate the obvious need for initiative.

Here’s one blatant example.

In the middle of downtown Neepawa, there is a patch of pavement with a couple of pieces of junk on it and a broken down chain link fence around it. It is affectionately called a skateboard park. It is rarely used. Perhaps the disuse is due to a lack of interest on the part of kids, but it’s more likely because the park has no equipment and unexciting? It has been that way for several years.

It would take two people about a day to tear down the fence and clean up the site. Why has it not happened? Is the town that short of staff or money? “Everybody,” says it should be cleaned up but “Nobody” does it.

Looking at what might be a bigger project, namely the surface condition of the streets, why has there never been a plan brought forward to systematically re-surface all the streets? It

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Ken Waddell has been an election platform forever. It has been asked for, but little happens. Having served two times as mayor of Neepawa (1998-2002 and 2012-2014), I know full well it has been discussed and requested, but still, there is no integrated street plan.

Here’s another issue. When I became mayor for the second time, we were presented with a series of photos showing how bad the manhole accesses to the sewage lines were. To say they were crumbling and very dangerous was an understatement. Council did ask that they all be made safe and hopefully, they were.

What the relatively simple manhole project illustrates is that staff need to bring a plan to council, discuss it, make a decision and then ask for implementation. If anything has been lacking in the Town of Neepawa, it is the fact that for 30 years or more, there has been a lack of plan development by staff.

That is shifting, as the new sewer line and the lagoon work is a definite big step in the right direction.

The recent shift in garbage and recycling pick up is now starting to improve, but was a disaster for about a year.

Earlier this summer, Neepawa

went through a rigorous public meeting about cemetery maintenance. To keep the Neepawa cemetery at the level it has been at is quite expensive. That said, it is still a beautiful place, but there have been literally dozens of suggestions over the last 20 years and I can’t see that any of them have been implemented.

Suggestions, such as automated trickle irrigation, mulching, container gardening and an elevated training program for student staff have been largely ignored. Was it staff or council that killed the initiatives? I am not sure, but the way the Neepawa cemetery is run will likely have to change.

It would be nice if changes at the cemetery, and elsewhere were, by design and not by default.

And therein lies the problem for every town. There will have to be changes. Will it come by design or by default? That choice is in our hands this fall, as change will come. Will we determine our specific town’s future or will we just sit back and hope for the best? Trust me, I have been in business and public life for over 50 years and we better be working by design, because default mode leads to the decline and death of our communities.

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t’s been a dry summer, after a winter that didn’t see a lot of snowfall and another dry summer last year. For livestock and forage producers, this prolonged dry spell has meant that hay crops are down, way down. Across the western part of the province, where the drought has been most pronounced, hay crops are down as much as 3/4 in some places. I know producers whose hay fields yielded close to 1/10th of what they usually produce.

If you can find them, most large MY round bales are PERSPECTIVE advertised for $85 to $100 a bale and anyone who hasn’t Kate secured this win- Jackman-Atkinson ter’s hay could be in big trouble.

Listings are sparse and the provincial government’s hay listing service has only 11 postings. There, prices are running as high as $0.08/lb, or $120 per 1,500 lb bale, for an alfalfa/brome mix. A hay survey released by Manitoba Agriculture this January found that in 2017, the cost of beef quality hay fluctuated between $0.038 and $0.041/lb.

This year, low per acre yields collided with a decade-long trend, which has seen fewer acres in hay production. According to Statistics Canada data, since 2000, a declining number of acres of hay have been both seeded and harvested. Last year saw a marked decrease in both areas, compared to the previous five years.

While the number of acres in hay production has been declining, overall production had remained relatively steady, thanks to higher productivity per acre. In 2017, the average was 1.9 metric tonnes per acre, compared to the previous five year average of 1.61 metric tonnes per acre. Driving around the country, lots of hay fields are being broken up, destined to grow higher value cereals and pulse crops. But this year, lower acres and unusually low production have created a perfect storm for the livestock industry. To make matters worse, the low levels of precipitation impacted pastures too, meaning producers will likely have to start feeding hay earlier than in previous years.

In 2016, provincial agriculture minister Ralph Eichler announced an ambitious goal of growing the province’s cattle herd to pre-BSE levels by 2026. At the time of the announcement, the provincial beef cattle herd was about 400,000 animals, the target would almost double it, to 750,000 animals. The province seems oblivious to the situation facing producers as they enter winter.

On July 27, the provincial government issued a press release announcing “Provincial services available for producers affected by dry conditions”. The release didn’t so much offer assistance as let producers know about things they should already have been doing. For example, the release reminded producers about tools and resources, including: making use of alternate feeding strategies, such as straw, grain, green feed and other crops; using the Manitoba Hay Listing service; forage and pasture management; and livestock production.

Government programs, such as trucking assistance, have historically been common at times like this. If the government doesn’t want to provide assistance to the industry, that’s fine, but then they shouldn’t pretend that growing the cattle herd is a priority. Without assistance, producers will cull and they’ll cull hard. Those most impacted will be the very people the industry desperately needs, younger, less established producers, with a lower land base and not enough assets, including over-year hay, to get through these tight times with their herds intact. Those who don’t cull will be thinking seriously about the number of heifers they retain as replacements and the expected lower prices will cause many producers to question their long-term involvement in the industry.

A year like this will have a profound impact on the growth of the province’s cattle industry, pretending otherwise won’t change those facts.

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AUGUST 24, 2018

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One small step—one giant footprint Observation

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uring my time in Prince George, BC, I spent four months as Minister-inResidence at St. Giles’ Presbyterian Church. I was filling in for their minister who was on medical leave.

Just prior to the first service on a chilly February Sunday, I was approached by some members of their Ladies’ group. “Please announce that we will no longer be using Styrofoam cups for our Sunday coffee hour,” they said. “We want to reduce the amount of trash we produce each week.”

That was 30 years ago— and the congregation was very supportive of the decision. Additional volunteers showed up during the early service to help set out the coffee urns and ceramic mugs. Others stayed behind to help wash the mugs and put everything away. By working together, they reduced the number of Styrofoam cups taken to the PG landfill by roughly 125 per week.

By itself, this small act did little to reduce the gross

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FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein tonnage of waste that the whole city produced—but that wasn’t the point. The city’s landfill was nearing capacity. City Council had asked residents and businesses to reduce the amount of trash they produced. This was one part of that church’s response to the city’s request and it was implemented immediately.

What these people didn’t realize was the impact that their example would have on their guest minister. I didn’t realize it myself until a few weeks ago when I thought of this event.

Now don’t get me wrong.

As you know, I grew up on a mixed farm in central Alberta. My mom was reducing, reusing and recycling long before it became fashionable. We washed and reused everything—tin foil, bread bags

and anything else made of plastic or glass. Christmas wrapping paper was carefully removed from gifts, folded and put away until the following year. My mom was a child of the Great Depression; these activities were second nature to her.

We weren’t organic farmers, but we believed in using organic fertilizer. Every year I spent an entire week hauling that fertilizer out of our corrals, from behind the barn, and wherever else I could find it—one spreader load at a time, until the whole job was done. My dad spent hours in his fields, looking for places where the crop wasn’t as good as it could have been. Those were the places to which the organic fertilizer (cow and pig manure) was taken.

One application made a significant difference in

the amount of grain we harvested from those plots the following year.

As a farm boy, I was taught to revere, respect and care for the land—because it was our source of food. We knew that if we took good care of the land, it would take good care of us. That hasn’t changed. Today, it is even more important for every person to do what he or she can to help look after this planet on which we live.

I have no argument with government initiatives that promote responsible use of the earth’s resources. But legislators set policy. They don’t do the work. The work is done by ordinary people like you and me who choose to care for our world like our parents cared for theirs.

Each of us must decide how we will practice and promote environmental stewardship. Ours may be one small step; but when combined with those of others, it will help create one giant footprint of change, the effects of which will be felt long after we have returned to the earth ourselves.

Moving on up…

have never wanted to sit at the front of the bus, the front pew in the church, or the front row in the theatre. I am okay not being at the head of a line, am okay with waiting. Life events are pushing me to the front of the life line. I am the matriarch, the wise one, the elder. –some of that is tongue-in-cheek!

There are five wonderful little people that know me as ‘great gran’. I love it. Geographically we are not close, a nd t hey have aunts and uncles and grandparents that love them to bits, so I am the extra. This week I get to spend time with some of them, playing and being.

I am a great aunt as well.

The ‘Marie’ name is being shared by one more lass in the family. My maternal grandmother was Marie, I am Rita Marie, a niece is Sheila Marie, and now a great niece is Lucy Marie.

A fine heritage.

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen

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I wonder at why this makes me feel old. I still walk and bike and laugh and love. Perhaps it is all the changes that come with every generation. This whole new baby thing. My

weeks. Now the nursery is designer styled, colour co -ord inated, parents’ often knowing the gender before the baby arrives.

I recall the faithful umbrella stroller, collapsible,

More than one baby slept in a dresser for a few weeks. Now the dresser is designer styled, colour co-ordinated. generation swaddled their babes for several weeks, now a little one that is days old is passed around the family circle without even a receiving blanket keeping them together. I know its summer, but a blanket was a bit of support and security, I thought. More than one baby slept in a dresser drawer for a few

in the loop with the advances of their children. The oldest two are in school already. I get videos of bath time, first fish caught, sisters loving each other. And I am blessed. Blessed that I care and am cared for.

I was talking to my very favourite sister-inlaw this week. She is 86 and her health could be better. Her faith is strong, her love for family inspirational, and her resiliency and determinat ion an encouragement.

We spoke of this getting older, and she was delighted to tell me that she had just become a great, great grandmother. Her daughter is a great grandma. I asked her how that all made her feel.

With a laugh she replied, old, really, really old!

I have always believed in fair play. Taking turns and stepping up to responsibilities. And so, with a brave face, I move to the head of the line. Inside, I am kicking and screaming all the way!

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t is very quiet outside. It is supposed to be a hot sunny day, but the sunshine is partly hidden behind a smoky haze. The haze is not caused by fires in our province but three provinces away are blamed for us having an unusual gloomy day.

Sometimes it takes a cause far away from our hearts that may cause us having a gloomy outlook on life today.

I think of the young man who decided to take his own life. It made me feel somber to think that a young life is gone, a future for our country.

We need to stay close to God and His teachings in the Bible to be able to conquer the ebbs and flows of life.

We find so many promises that we can cling to like in John 6 where Jesus tells us that “He is the Bread of Life.

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Recently, there have been tragic shootings taking place in Canadian cities. My thoughts and prayers, and all of my colleagues, are with the victims, their families and loved ones as they grieve through these difficult times.

Now is the time for meaningful, serious and productive conversations about what can be done to prevent these tragedies. As Canadians, we need to feel safe and protected in our communities. We need to know that our government is taking appropriate measures to combat escalating crime rates and gang violence. I fully support measures that ensure that illegal firearms are kept off our streets and out of the hands of those who seek to do harm to others.

Statistics Canada reports that more than half of gun murders in Canada are gang-related. Instead of using this knowledge to strengthen our criminal justice system, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s justice reforms currently before Parliament actually lessen sentences for people convicted of gang-related activity. On top of that, the proposed new firearms legislation does not mention the words “gang” or “organized crime” once.

Every time the Liberals attempt to curb crime with new gun laws, they always end up targeting law-abiding firearms owners with additional red tape. Forcing a firearm owner to apply for a special authorization to take a firearm to a gunsmith is not going to keep our streets safer or tackle gang violence. We need a government that is ready to strengthen the penalties for using a firearm to commit violent acts and arrest known gang members, two areas where the Liberals have failed.

The Liberals recently named Bill Blair as the Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime. However, he has no real department, and has not been given a mandate by the Prime Minister yet. In my view, rather than giving Bill Blair a pay increase, they should focus more on ensuring we intercept firearms that are being smuggled illegally into our country and sold on the black market. We do not need a new Minister to understand that the vast majority of firearms owners respect Canada’s laws, and that it is the criminals that do not.

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A.J.’s disappearance raises questions in the Valley A week had gone by since A.J. Fryerson’s letter to the editor concerning Buford Levitt’s new gas pumps was published in the Lennox Valley Hometown News. Iris Long, editor, thought it peculiar she hadn’t received anything from A.J. in the week since.

A.J. could be counted on for at least one, and sometimes two or three, submissions each week. She didn’t always include a letter from A.J. on the opinion page, but Iris couldn’t remember a week since his memorable letter of August 2, 1991, that she hadn’t received at least one dispatch from the town complainer.

In that missive, A.J. was angry with the Valley’s sole law enforcer, Chief Dibble. It seems during his first month as chief, Dibble stopped Fryerson for failure to come to a complete stop at Bearden’s Corner. This was before the town’s only red light was installed, and the four-way stop kept drivers from crashing into each other in front of the Baptist church.

A.J. was full of himself that day, writing, “Perhaps Chief Dibble was so focused on his chocolate donut that he failed to realize I stopped for a full seven seconds before turning right at the corner.”

“The law,” he continued, “requires just three seconds before making that turn.”

Fryerson was confident of the timing because he remembered singing

the classic line from the 1980’s hit, “Come On Eileen,” while he waited to make his turn.

No one living in the Valley at the time has forgotten the crescendo of his classic letter: “I have listened to ‘Come On Eileen’ 23 times this morning, and I can write with certainty the line lasts a full seven seconds.”

He went on to make several additional comments about the chief’s eating habits and suggested an appropriate nickname for Dibble might be “Chief Dribble,” resulting from “all the chocolate dripping down his chin.”

No one is sure what, if anything, Chief Dibble said or did in response to Fryerson’s tirade, but it was six weeks before A.J. submitted his next letter, and he hasn’t written a negative word about our beloved police chief since.

Iris had lunch at the Hoffbrau that day, taking the opportunity to ask her waitress and friend, Jessie Orr, if she had seen much of Fryerson over the past week. It was common knowledge A.J. was a daily customer at the

‘Brau. Long couldn’t begin to remember the number of letters he had written complaining about something that “ just didn’t taste right” during one of his meals.

“I haven’t seen A.J. since last Wednesday,” Jessie answered.

“It was right after I read his letter in the paper. I told him no one was gonna side with him against Buford Levitt.”

“And you haven’t seen him since?” queried Iris.

“I figured he was sick or something,” offered Jessie. “I can’t remember the last time he missed two days in a row.”

“Maybe he is,” Long responded.

Iris was a veteran journalist, and she wasn’t about to create unnecessary drama. After all, A.J. could be sick. Or maybe he took a trip, as unlikely as that seemed.

As she finished drinking the last sip of her coffee, Iris thought about the many enemies Fryerson had made over the years.

Even so, she could not have realized A.J. had submitted his last letter of 1998 to the Hometown News.

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

Farmers/Motorists reminded to keep safe during harvest season Submitted MPI Media Release

With harvest underway across much of the province, Man itoba A g r icu lture is remind ing far mers, farm families, employees and motorists to keep safety as a top priority dur ing t his extremely busy period, recognizing t here a re ma ny t ask s to be completed when the weather co-operates.

P l a n n i n g a nd t a k i n g appropriate precautions can help limit the health and safety risks connected to the harvest season, with the goal of reducing the likelihood of injury.

To help improve safety on and around the farm, Manitobans can: •Take extra precautions

when d r iv i ng pa st or near slow-moving farm equipment; •Be respectful of other drivers, as long lineups of slow-moving vehicles can cause frustration; •Ensure all lights are work ing and properly adjusted before moving farm equipment on public roads; •Be aware of height, leng t h and weight rest r ict ions on far m vehicles and when permits may be required; •Recognize the risks associated with fatigue when driving or handling other tasks; •Regularly inspect and maintain farm equipment; •Create a safe, separate and supervised play area for children on the farm;

•Identify which farm tasks may be appropriate for young people, based on their age, skill levels a nd t he yout h wor k guidelines available at www.cultivatesafety.org.

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Kelwood Skating Rink expected to open soon

By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Locals can cross their fingers in hopes for access to the Kelwood rink this year. It’s been almost two years since the roof of the old rink building collapsed on Jan. 14, 2017, due to an excess amount of snow blanketing it. The collapse left residents and those in the area without a rink, and the Kelwood Legion and other businesses struggling.

Due to the damage, it was confirmed that an all-new building is in the works, and nearly completed, thanks to fundraising efforts and donations.

Without an operational rink to host sporting events or other festivities t h roughout t he yea r, such as broomball and hockey tournaments, the community is missing out on some much needed revenue. Kelwood Skating Rink committee member Larry Henton highlighted just how hard it has been for Kelwood without an operating rink.

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Left: An interior view showing the collapsed metal roof from the January of 2017. The collapse caused some damages to the ice, some of which can be seen in the photo.

Right: Kelwood’s brand new rink has been built on the site of the former curling rink. It will have many uses as a community centre as it is adjacent to the Kelwood fair grounds and campgrounds.

“It’s been darn tough on everything. The kids want to use the skating rink, the Legion’s been struggling to stay open, and the cafe thrives on it,” Henton lamented. “It’s affecting the community big time. If you lose the Legion, you’re pretty much done. The sooner we get it [the rink]

going the better for the whole community.”

Henton and R M of Rosedale councillor Duane Stewart revealed that they are hoping to get the rink fully operational in the w inter mont hs. Some progress has already been made, and though it may not yet be operational, Henton

said it “looks pretty sharp”.

Heating is expected to be installed by the fall, with the committee estimating to fall short $100,000 to $150,000 for completion.

However, the committee is hopeful that donations and fundraisers will help them achieve their goal.

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New Learning Centre opens near Brookdale Submitted MBFI Media Release Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives (MBFI) has officially opened a new Learning Centre at its Brookdale Farm.

The state of the art facility, which was unveiled on Tuesday, Aug. 21, w i l l be a cr it ica l piece of three MBFI research and demonstration sites at Brookdale Farm, First Street Pasture and Johnson Farm. The new MBFI Learning Centre will allow Manitoba and Western Canada agricultural producers and the general public to learn with and from producers, researchers, experts on the subjects of forage and livestock production and innovation.

“The MBFI Learning Center will act as a hub to host and create opportunities for producers, students and the general

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“We now have the ability to provide a comfortable lea r n i ng env i ron ment in the MBFI Learning Centre that can be paired with hands-on learning from MBFI researchers in our fields to represent a valuable experiential experience for visitors to MBFI.” 2,200 sq ft classroom The new facility includes a 2,200-squarefoot classroom, internet

access and audiovisual equipment for distance learning, and a food preparation area. Offices and an interpretive gallery are to be added at a later date.

The $500,000 project was built with a combination of federal and provincial government funding t h rough t he Grow i ng Forward 2 program and private-sector contributions that have positioned M BF I for br ight days ahead.

“MBFI is a partnership we are all proud of and the addition of the MBFI Learning Centre

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“It feels great,” Henton ent hused. “ We’ve got the community behind us, and the surrounding community behind us as well. That’s a great thing.”

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110 years ago, Tuesday, August 25, 1908 Lt.- Col. Evans, a commander of the tenth militar y distr ict, died suddenly at the Battle Creek (Mich.) sanitorium on Sunday.

The last of the Galician sett lers in the R iding Mountain timber reserve have been evicted. These squatters are being paid for improvements made, and given free transportation to new homesteads elsewhere.

100 years ago, Friday, August 23, 1918 On Sunday evening last the Rev. John Hellyar conducted a memorial service for the late Lieut.

Amos Butler, assisted by two young men of the congregation, who had been schoolmate and colleague respectively, who were able to recall encouraging items of character and conduct.

The deceased soldier was born at Arden 28 years ago, attending the Manitoba A g r icu lt u r a l Col lege, and t he H igh School at Vermillion, Alberta.

While doing his homestead duties he obtained medical matriculation standing in the University of Alberta.

Joining the 5th University Co. in 1915 and going overseas in 1916, he was wounded in the Battle of Somme. After some months in English hospitals and in office work, he joined the Royal Air Force, obtaining his commission in the spring of 1918. Death on August 2nd 1918, was doubtless caused by an aeroplane accident. Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Butler have given three of their four sons to war service. Albert is overseas and Wilfred has been, although now at Tuxedo, for hospital treatment.

At the proper time the community should erect in the local cemetery a common monument to our goodly number of dead heroes.

90 years ago, Friday, August Friday, 1928 C ol . G eo. H a r ve y, former U.S. minister to Britain, is dead, aged 64.

Whether most of the Polish immigrants are a decided asset to the country or not, the dozens of them who go through here every day appear to be eager to get to work.

Thus on Tuesday when a number of local farmers were at the C.N.R. station seeking harvesters when the Winnipeg train pulled in, the only difficulty lay in selecting workers from the throng clamouring for jobs.

80 years ago, Friday, August 22, 1938 Hitler was 49 this week.

T he Japa nese have started a huge offensive in China to avenge recent defeats.

An attempt is being made to stamp out “cockney” accents in London schools.

Manitoba is in the throes of a mump epidemic.

Brandon is the hardest hit with over 1,000 cases.

Ita ly and France have ag reed to beg in conversations immediately t o r e - e s t a bl i s h t he i r t rad it iona l fr iend sh ip which was shattered by the Ethiopian war.

70 years ago, Thursday, August 19, 1948 The familiar threadbare phrase “lack of sufficient supply” has chalked up anot her score aga inst progressive towns and communities. Neepawa council at their last regular meet ing learned from com mu n ic at ions w it h the Harris Construction

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Company that the proposed sidewalk extension and repair program would have to be shelved for this season because of the unavailability of 4,000 sacks of cement. Mayor Dr. Paul Cleave read the c om mu n ic at ion f r om Harris, which expressed regret that the supplies were not available for the project.

60 years ago, Friday, August 22, 1958 What might well have been a most unfortunate tragedy became only a close shave Wednesday, when an alert CNR fireman spotted some small children playing on the trestle bridge south of town. The brakes were applied in barely enough time to slow the train down so that the kiddies could get out of the way.

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Pasquill Thursday issued a warning to parents to keep their children from playing on the trestle, as the danger there could be great. He said that the engineer, who made the report to him, said that he had not seen the kiddies. Had it not been for the fireman, he said, the kiddies would likely have been killed.

50 years ago, Friday, August 23, 1968 Huge operative-tactical missiles are set up after arriving at their destination somewhere in the Soviet Union.

More than 5,000 cases of tuberculosis were found in Canada in 1967. Of these approximately 4,700 were newly diagnosed cases and 770 were patients who had broken down for a second or third time.

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Piper Dan Jardine (middle) is pictured with Kelwood Parade clowns, Nol Fraser and Ian Thomson on August 18.

Promoting their garden vegetables and woodwork were Harvey (left), Kim (middle) and Amber Boxall pictured on their Kelwood Ag Fair Parade float, held August 18.

Singer-songwriter Olivia Lunny from Winnipeg performing at the Harvest Sun Music Festival in Kelwood on Saturday, Aug. 18.

Above left: A large crowd enjoyed the 2018 Harvest Sun Music Festival held in Kelwood last weekend.

Above right: Marion Masson, from Oaklake, MB takes down her display at the 2018 Eleanor Rose Outdoor Quilt Show. Masson was one of three “feature quilters” whose work enhanced the exhibit of 250 plus quilts this year. Watch for a video on NACTV coming soon. Copies of the DVD can be purchased from NACTV. Right: Donation boxes with eye-appeal. The Eleanor Rose Outdoor Quilt Show charges no fees, however donations are appreciated. The new donation boxes were crafted by Touchwood Park in Neepawa. The boxes accommodate loonies and toonies. The little picket fence and mini quilts fit right into the scheme of things.

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Mental health Fun Run a success once again Miles for Mental Health beats last year’s records

By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

On Sunday, Aug. 19, community members and people from further away were running for a cause.

Miles for Mental Health held their second annual Fun Run event, starting in the early morning hours.

Committee members and volunteers set up tents for reg istr y and food, laid down cones to guide participants along their routes, inspirational signs containing encouragement and jokes along the paths, and set up tables while the local band Lunch Money tested audio levels of their instruments and microphones.

This year’s results This year’s event was centered around the mental health of youth, with a route that featured a couple hills symbolic of the uphill battle mental health issues present. Beating last year’s record of 88 participants, this year the committee came close to their goal of 100 participants with an

official count t hat M i les of 91. for M e nt a l “ M o r e He a lt h h a s w o u l d received a have been nu mber of wonder ful, comments but we were indicating extremely t hat people pleased with are very the turnout,” supportive stated Miles of what they for M e nt a l are trying to H e a l t h accomplish. committee Door prizes m e m b e r were g iven D i a n e and a jersey M a r t i n. “ It were raff led was great that off at the event several people as well, the came just to winning ticket listen to Barb being selected PHOTO BY CASSANDRA WEHRHAHN and Cra ig’s Left to right: Miles for Mental Health commitee members Claire McCannell, by Heisinger. speeches.”

Sherri Smelski, Diane Martin, Jodi Byram, Sherri Hollier, Mark Perrett, and The furthest B a r b a r a Tammy Dudenhoffer with speakers Barbara Reid and Craig Heisinger (front). a w a y Reid and location for a Craig Heisinger, Assistant with mental health issues. awareness. participant was a couple General Manager and The speeches revealed the “The speeches were from Florida. Runners and D i r e c t o r o f H o c k e y poor portrayal of mental powerful,” said Martin, walkers were provided with O p e r a t i o n s f o r t h e health by media, the stigma who then summarized the fresh muffins, danishes, W i n n i p e g Jet s , wer e of mental health issues in event in a few words. “This coffee, juice, and fruit to introduced in turn by society, and how poorly year’s event contained refuel.

Don Walmsley who lead those in the society as well a great balance of fun, Though the Banner & the proceedings. Reid as the healthcare system education, entertainment Press could not receive and Heisinger delivered ha nd le ment a l hea lt h and support.” a quote on the amount emot ion a l ly power f u l issues. Both speakers called of money raised, Martin speeches that addressed for change, hoping to Words of support divulged that the amount their personal encounters inspire others and bring Martin also elaborated raised definitely exceeded

last year’s.

The Miles for Mental Health committee and volunteers would like to extend their thanks to their sponsors, the participants, families, and others present for showing their support.

Sponsors The event was sponsored by t he Rot a r y C lub, Neepawa Lionelles, Venus Hair & Body Care - Kelsey, Lori and Tammy; Herbs for Health, Gill & Schmall Agencies, It’s Time Fashion & Gifts, Provost Signs, Giant Tiger, Safeway, Team Electronics, The Farmery, Tim Hortons, McDonald’s, Diamond Water works, Neepawa - Gladstone Co - op, Dairy Queen, Neepawa C h i r opr a c t ic C ent r e, Ne e p aw a For d , A r t s Forward, Brews Brothers, Promo Time, Ta mmy Atkey Massage Therapy, Pamper Yourself, K X Designs, Scotty Gower Agency, Harris Pharmacy, Jennifer Davie Esthetics, and RBC Neepawa.

FCC supports Neepawa’s effort to go green AgriSpirit Fund provides $25,000 to swimming pool

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

New funding from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) will assist the Town of Neepawa in the installation of solar panels at the municipal swimming pool. Through the FCC’s AgriSpirit Fund, a total of $25,000 will be provided to the project, which is expected to significantly reduce the amount of energy consumption required for the public facility.

In total, FCC is contributing $1.5 million to 84 different community projects across Canada this year. The AgriSprit Fund annually awards between $5,000 and $25,000 to community projects across Canada that enhance the lives of residents or contribute to sustainability in communities. Examples include equipment purchase and installation, energy efficient building improve-

ments and repairs and the purchase of rescue and fire equipment.

FCC executive vicepresident and chief operating officer Sophie Perreault said that the purpose of the AgriSpirit Fund is to help community-minded individuals and groups undertake projects that enhance the quality of life in rural Canada.

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about the communities where they live and work, and we share in their pride and sense of accomplishment by lending a helping hand,” said Perreault.

The Banner & Press reached out to representatives with the Town of Neepawa for comment on the funding, but an official statement was unavailable before the publication deadline.

RM of Rosedale also benefiting In total, there were seven projects in Manitoba that received support from the FCC AgriSpirit Fund this year. To go along with the Neepawa support, the other local project that was listed was in the Rural Municipalit y of Rosedale. They are receiving $25,000 to construct and provide equipment for an

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Stewardship motivates farm family to restore wetlands is done with a conservation agreement.

As part of their agreement, the NorthDucks Unlimited Canada ams are restoring eight wetlands covering more than nine acres (nearly four To say their land is important to Tom hectares). They’ll permanently protect and Valerie Northam would be an underanother 20 basins, and preserve some statement. To them, they and their land grassland where their livestock graze. are one.

For them, though, this isn’t about the The Rapid City area couple’s home is money. Tom says their conservation on land that has been farmed by Tom’s agreement strikes the right balance befamily for nearly 90 years. tween nature and agriculture.

As a boy, Tom enjoyed trips to the “You’re protecting the wetlands for the local swimming hole and biked to local future, and it provides income.” marshes to watch songbirds in the reeds.

The wetlands on the family’s propValerie homeschooled three of their four erty have provided fond memories and sons, and their property was their outdoor enriched their lives. classroom. The eldest son now studies SUBMITTED PHOTO The marshes and their habitat bring biology and chemistry at university.

“Someday, who knows, maybe our Valerie and Tom Northam stand beside one of the wetlands at their Rapid City area wildlife that delight the family—ducks, sons will have it,” says Valerie, referring farm. As part of a conservation agreement with Ducks Unlimited Canada, the couple geese, eagles, cranes, pelicans, owls, moose, deer, and even bears. to their farm. “But the thing is, we want is restoring eight wetlands and protecting another 20.

Plus, the shallow basins provide liveto protect it no matter what.”

The Northams are among the latest Manitoba land- ing conservation agreements with DUC. Last year alone, stock at their farm with water during drought and prevents owners to access DUC programs that help them restore more than 30 signed up and protected about 7,000 acres flooding of downstream neighbours by slowing runoff.

The Northams’ conservation work with DUC will and conserve natural areas on their property while (2,832 hectares) of habitat. While payments vary, last earning extra money. The couple is working with DUC year the average landowner payment for a conservation directly benefit their farm too, as they intend to buy a tractor with the incentive payments they receive. to return parts of their property to a natural state by agreement was $92,000.

But it’s stewardship that really motivates the couple. restoring drained wetlands, in their case as part of a As landowners, they believe they’re responsible for DUC conservation agreement.

Restoring nature a viable financial option Under DUC’s Conservation Agreement program, Now, more landowners will get the same chance to preserving nature and encourage others to do the same.

“Together, we can all make a difference. I know that landowners receive a one-time lump sum payment if restore nature as DUC has recently received funding for they agree not to break or drain wetlands or surround- wetland restoration through the Lake Winnipeg Basin may sound like a speech, but it’s true,” Valerie says.

Western Manitoba landowners interested in working ing habitat. The agreement is permanent, remaining Program. DUC currently pays landowners $1,500 per even if the land is sold, but there’s flexibility to allow acre when they sign a 10-year wetland restoration agree- with DUC can contact its Brandon office at 204-729for haying, grazing, and cultivation of certain wetlands ment. Ponds and marshes are restored by plugging drain- 3500. during dry periods. age ditches with small, natural-looking earthen dams.

A growing number of Manitoba landowners are signIncentives are greater for landowners if restoration

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Upcoming relief for Kelwood Local gas station in the midst of development

By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press Kelwood is undergoing long anticipated developments, expected to bring some much needed relief to the community and those around it. Picture living in a community where the nearest gas station or grocery store is in another town or city entirely. In and around Kelwood, not having a gas station or grocery store is the reality they have been living with for three or four years. Now those needs are closer to being met.

A parcel of land by the No. 5 highway is in the midst of development for a gas station, grocery store, and a small coffee shop. Being dubbed “The Barn”, though it may not be red, the building will be modeled to suit its name. The basic food and gas necessities will finally be readily available to residents sometime next spring, providing the schedule goes as planned.

Doug Wood, a committee member for the project, spoke to the Banner & Press last week regarding the progress.

“We’re getting there. We’re finally getting some progress here,” Wood relayed.

“So I’m quite happy about that. We’ve got the parking lot almost completed.”

With the parking lot underway, another contractor was hired to do the thickened edge concrete floor, which he estimates will

take roughly a week and a half to two weeks for the pouring to be finished. Following the floor, another new contractor will frame the building, and the rafters have been set to be ordered. Hoping to have the building closed in with windows and doors soon, Wood divulged that interior construction would be continued in the winter time to prep it for the estimated Spring deadline.

The building is set to have some energy efficient features, with one feature being set in place during the building process, and another feature being considered for the future.

“We’re installing geothermal heating and cooling, ten tonnes of geothermal,” said Wood. “We’ve also thought about putting in solar panels because we’ve got 9.7 acres of land out at the corner.”

Wood described the last three years as being “almost non-stop”, with the committee having to get the land rezoned for general development, getting the land surveyed and re-surveyed, attending hearings, and contacting Manitoba’s Department of Highways to get approaches built. Wood hopes that the new site will become a destination point for travellers upon its completion.

The station will be at the entrance to Kelwood and be highly visible from the No.5 highway. That particular road sees a lot of local, commercial and tourism traffic.

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Time to lace em’up for another skating season

Tremendous season concludes for Westman Magic U14 club win silver at Western Canadian Championship

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What do Matt Duchene, Ivanie Blodin, Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir all have in common? They all have been to the Olympics in their respected sports, but did you know they are also all graduates of the CanSkate program in their communities and you can be too right here in Neepawa!

The CanSkate program is Canada’s best and longest running Learn-to-Skate program. It introduces a healthy, lifelong sport to kids at any age whether you want wish to compete or just improve your hockey or skating skills. The curriculum for this program is based on Sport Canada’s long term athlete development (LTAD) principles and was designed with all ice sports in mind.

Contrary to popular belief CanSkate doesn’t teach figure skating skills. CanSkate teaches the foundation skills that all types of skaters need to be successful in their sport. Whether it’s hockey, ringette, speedskating or a figure skating, the CanSkate program teaches the basic skills one needs to learn in order to be successful. You learn to balance on your skates by falling down and getting up, doing slalom around pylons or learning proper forward and backward crossovers. You learn how to be in control on your skates by skating backward, gliding on one or two feet and how to stop a variety of different ways. You also learn how to be agile on your feet. In this ribbon and badge program, there are six levels all with different skills to master in the three categories of balance, control and agility. Skaters can move throughout these different levels all at their own pace on circuits full of teaching aids, upbeat music and a wide variety of activities that are designed to accommodate multiple different levels at once.

In the higher levels there are specific hockey skills, ringette, speed skating and figure skating skills that a skater must achieve depending on what sport they are in. This encourages skaters to work on the skills specific to their sport in order to improve on their individual skills. On top of all this the CanSkate program is taught by a nationally certified coach (NCCP coach) who is trained specifically in teaching the mechanics and proper technique of basic skating.

CanSkate has even more to offer on page 13

The Westman Magic U14 club have closed out their softball season with an extremely impressive effort at the Western Canadian Championship ( WCC).

The Magic, who were one of two teams representing Manitoba at the event staged recently in Edmonton, were able to claim the silver medal.

The f irst day of the tournament started on a solid note for Westman, as they bested the Edmonton Hornets 1-0 after an intense game, which included two extra innings. The team moved on and then trounced Coquitlam Classics, by the score of 9-0.

Following a 7-5 loss to the Calgary Kaizens to begin the second day of the event, the young ladies rebounded to beat South Delta Invaders 4-2, then blanked the Oxbow Southeast Hawks 9-0.

Finishing the round robin play, Magic secured a win over the Unity Panthers by a 10-1 margin. With the round robin concluded, the Westman Magic finished round-robin play in second place, setting them up for the semifinal game against Calgary. After a solid first inning, bringing in five runs then adding an additional three runs, earned them an 8-3 win in the semifinal.

That advanced them to the gold medal game versus the Edmonton Hornets Edmonton rallied early in the final game and was

Neepawa wins

A horse called “Neepawa” wins the Breeders’ Stakes

Neepawa had itself a winning weekend and most of the community’s residents didn’t even know about it. On Saturday, Aug. 18, a three year old colt with the given name Neepawa won the 128th running of the Breeders’ Stake.

The horse won with a race time of 2:31.18, leading from post to post. This was Neepawa’s second career victory. Over the

course of its career, Neepawa has raced 11 times, collecting a pair of wins, one second place finish and a trio of third place results.

The horse was ridden to victory by French jockey Jerome Lermyte and is owned by Chiefswood Stables, based out of Schomberg, ON. The Breeders’ Stakes is a race held every year in August at Woodbine Race Track in Toronto. It is the third race in Canada’s triple crown, which includes the Queen’s Plate and Prince of Wales Stakes.

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Back row, left to right: Mike Lang (manager/coach-Brandon) Jordyn Rolling (Brandon) Jorga Pedersen (Newdale) Danika Nell (Boissevain) Bre Bradshaw (Brandon) Kailyn Lang (Brandon) Billie Baranyk (Brandon) and Ryan McLaughlin (coach - Neepawa). Front row, left to right: Emily Malchuk (Brandon) Trynity Turner (Neepawa) Danica Black (Brandon) Brennah Mclaughlin (Neepawa) Halle Kachur (Killarney) and Paige Chudley (Neepawa).

able to claim the gold, with a 7-0 win. Despite the loss in the final game, the event as a whole has been deemed a great success for this group of young and talented Westman ladies.

The U14 Magic had earned the right to represent Manitoba after a solid provincial run adding to a tournament gold they picked up in Saskatoon, a silver at a tournament in Fargo, N.D. as well as a third-place finish in Regina earlier in the year.

The Westman Magic is made up of players from across the region, including three from Neepawa. Those players are Trynity Turner,

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Brennah McLaughlin and Paige Chudley. To go along with those players, Ryan McLaughlin of Neepawa is also involved, serving as a coach for the U14 squad.

In an interview with the Brandon Sun, immediately after the conclusion of the WCC, McLaughlin commended the players, for their improvement throughout the season, both on and off the diamond.

“I said to the girls, at the end of the year, every one of you is not only leaving as a

better ballplayer but also, I feel, as a better person,” McLaughlin said. “A little more mature and they understand a little more about the team concept and the group. I think they brought a lot of class to the Magic name.

They really made a name for themselves, both on and off the field, the way they conducted themselves off the field and the way they played hard and their work ethic and professionalism. I couldn’t be prouder of all of those girls.”

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You and your health

advice for a healthier lifestyle

Does what you eat have an effect on the brain?

By Dr. Mark Perrett BSCs DC Chiropractor

Everyone knows that eating healthy helps you live longer by reducing risk of a variety of diseases, cancers, and cardiovascular disease. But did you know that what you eat has a huge factor in how your brain functions. A good diet improves cognitive function, prevents Alzheimer’s, decreases depression, and lowers anxiety. Your brain is always active, even when sleeping. If you feed it premium fuel, you will get top performance.

The gut- brain axis The gut and the brain are very closely connected chemically, hormonally and neurologically. This is called the Gut Brain Axis.

Have you ever had a “nervous tummy”, the “butterfly’s” of excitement?

This is an example of the connection of the brain to the gut however, the gut also affects the brain through the production of chemical messengers called neurotransmitters. Seretonin is a neurotransmitter that plays a very important role in mood, pain, appetite,

and sleep regulation. 95 per cent of serotonin is made in the gut and there are approximately 500 million nerves that are located here.

The main nerve pathway that connects the brain and the gut is the Vagus nerve.

Your gut microbes The gut has an entire ecosystem in it made of trillions of microbes. These are natural occurring and are essential in digesting food, helping with immunity, protecting the lining of the gut, decreasing inflammation, and in the production of neurotransmitters. Studies have shown that when people take probiotics (supplements containing the good bacteria), their anxiety levels, perception of stress, and mental outlook improve, compared with people who did not take probiotics. Other studies have compared “traditional” diets, like the Mediterranean diet and the traditional Japanese diet, to a typical “Western” diet and have shown that the risk of depression is 25% to 35% lower in those who eat a traditional diet.

Scientists account for this difference because these

traditional diets tend to be high in vegetables, fruits, unprocessed grains, fish and seafood, and contain only modest amounts of lean meats and dairy. They are also void of processed and refined foods and sugars, which are staples of the “Western” dietary pattern.

In addition, many of these unprocessed foods are fermented, and therefore act as natural probiotics.

Sugar Refined sugar probably has the greatest negative effect on mental health in the western world. People who consume high levels of refined sugars or high fructose corn syrups have a significantly higher level of depression, anxiety, as well as increased symptoms of schizophrenia. Sugar suppresses activity of a hormone called BDNF that is low in individuals with depression and schizophrenia. Sugar is also at the root of chronic inflammation, which impacts the immune system, the brain and other systems in the body and also has been implicated in depression.

Sugar is very addictive. We get a great hit of

dopamine, a feel good neurotransmitter, every time we eat a lot of sugar. and it stimulates the same center in the brain that is affected by cocaine! We get a “sugar rush”, our insulin levels sore and then we crash down afterwards. All of this directly affects our mood and mental health.

Over time, our brain changes due to these chemical changes and studies show that when sugar addiction occurs, depression and anxiety increase with the withdraw of sugars.

Change your diet and your brain The number one thing to start with when making a change in your diet to help your mental health is to stop drinking pop (including sugar free). There is a direct link with people who drink one pop a day and increased levels of depression and anxiety.

Read food labels and start eliminating everything with high levels of corn syrup and other refined sugars.

Secondly you should start adding fatty fish to your diet and get good fats.

In studies, foods high in omega-3 fatty acids, such

as wild cold water fish (e.g., salmon, herring, sardines and mackerel), seaweed, chicken fed on flaxseed, and walnuts all have been shown to reduce symptoms of schizophrenia, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and other mental disorders. This is likely because of the effect omega-3’s have on the production of neurotransmitters, including dopamine and serotonin.

Thirdly, a good helping of leafy greens are packed with nutrients that help support the gut and the brain.

Selenium, folic acid, and B vitamins are all essential elements in brain function

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Classifieds –––––––––– In Memory

In Memory Robert E. (Ed) Clark: Aug. 23, 1931 - Aug. 16, 2015. We little knew that morning, that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide, and though we can not see you. you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

Lovingly remembered by wife Lois, Faye and family, Tom and family.

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Thank you to our children and grandchildren for the great party you gave us to celebrate 80 years of life ... 57 of those as a married couple. Thank you to family and friends who honored us with your presence, gifts, cards and good wishes. We feel very blessed to have all of you in our life. What a happy day it was! Bill and Betty McLaren

Obituary Gail Goertzen Gail Goertzen born January 7, 1938 in Shoal Lake, MB; daughter of Rex and Laura Hadland passed away at Third Crossing Manor, Gladstone on Friday, August 17, 2018 at the age of 80 years. She was predeceased by her parents Rex Hadland and Laura Strachan; step father Jock Strachan; first husband Clarence Eastcott; second husband George Goertzen; sister in law Darlene Hadland as well as several extended family members.

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We have said goodbye to Clair Bertram our beloved husband, dad, grandpa and uncle. In July, a celebration of his life was held at Clear Lake with family coming from across Canada to share memories of times spent with Clair. The family wishes to thank everyone for visits, flowers, food, cards, phone calls, emails and also donations made to different organizations in his name.

Thank you to the staff at Neepawa Hospital and to Dr. Tariq for caring so much. A special thank you is extended to the staff and workers of Home Care and Palliative Care. We are fortunate to have these services in Neepawa. The Bertram Family

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Obituary Jack Furrie

Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 2:00 pm at the Gladstone United Church with Wendy Denbow officiating. Interment will follow at the Gladstone Cemetery.

Tragically on August 3, 2018 our father, grandfather, and great grandfather left us to join his wife Kate.

Jack was born May 13, 1941 in Ste. Rose du Lac, MB where as a young boy lived in Reedy Creek where he attended the Patterson school up to grade 3. Due to a shortage of work they moved to Portage and Jack attended school until grade 8 this is when he decided that Portage wasn't for him so he moved back to Reedy Creek and stayed at the home of Percy and Mary Asham's where he completed his schooling in Bacon Ridge.

On a stormy blistery night on December 21, 1974 he married the woman that he loved his wife Kate along with her children Shelly, Billy, Marilyn, Leslie followed by Kelly who kept his Grandpa on his toes.

Jack taught many years in Crane River and Bacon Ridge and he decided to go back to university to obtain his degree and he began his career in Sandy Bay where he taught grade 5 for 25 plus years having a special connection with all who knew him. Along with being a teacher he was also a cattle farmer which took his extra time away from school which he took great pride in. If he wasn't teaching or chasing cattle he was chasing his grandchildren who he loved so dearly.

He will be dearly missed by his children, Shelley (Steve), Bill (MaryLou), Marilyn (Colin), Leslie (Tayna), Kelly (Lyndsey); his grandchildren Dawn (Mike), Shannon (Chris), Kristen (Sean), Kailey, Becky, Breanna, Katie (Branden), Denim (Jace), Raylene, Dawson, and Sierra; his great grandchildren Quenty, Mischa, Hannah, Lexi, Cass and Holly. Sister Bernice (Doug) as well as numerous family and friends.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 36 years Kate, his mother Beatrice, his father Bernie, mother-inlaw Lily, and father-in-law Sam. Special thanks to his god child Bernice and very good friend Louie as well as his sister and brother-in-law chub and Janet who were always there when needed.

Thanks to Don Roberts who will be officiating the service and organist Eldon Campbell.

Very special thanks to the first responders Amaranth and Ste. Rose RCMP as well as all who came to us in our time of need.

Memorial Service was held on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 2:00 pm from Kinosota Community Hall in Kinosota, MB with Pastor Don Roberts officiating. Interment followed in Bluff Creek Cemetery.

Sneath-Strilchuk -Dauphin Chapel 204-638-4110 • www.sneathstrilchuk.com

Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone~MacGregor www.clarkesfuneralhome.com

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Gail leaves to mourn children, Tracey Dobchuk (Jeff), Brad Eastcott, Susan Swift; brother Gary (Jacquie) Hadland; stepchildren Ron Goertzen, Sharon Boychuk (Rick), Rick Goertzen (Tammy), Cam Goertzen, Gary Goertzen (Loretta) and Patti Goertzen (Dean) and their families; several aunts, uncles, cousins, in laws and extended family members.

Gail graduated from St. Boniface Nursing School as an LPN and worked in Winnipeg and at Shoal Lake Hospital.

On September 3, 1960 Gail married Clarence Eastcott and lived in the Shoal Lake area. When their daughter Tracey was born, Gail turned her career to being a full-time wife and mother.

In 1962 the Eastcotts moved to Gladstone. Soon afterwards two more arrivals were added to the family, Brad and Susan.

Gail was an avid community member involved in the Eastern Star, UCW, Legion Ladies Auxiliary, sang in the Gladstone United Church choir, hockey mom and was president of the Gladstone Figure Skating Club for many years.

Gail started working at the ESSO on the highway in 1973.

In 1977, Clarence passed away, leaving Gail to raise 3 young children.

In 1988 Gail retired from the ESSO to become a household engineer and married George Goertzen and acquired 6 step children. She worked as a bookkeeper for the Goertzen Feed Mill.

In 2004 her second husband George passed away.

In 2012, Gail sold her house and moved into Centennial Apartments where she lived until 2017 when she moved into TCM, until her passing.

Gail had a lot of wonderful times, hard and troubled times, but she always came through it like a champ!

Words form Gail: “We all had some tough times, but we all turned out well” May we all have some of the kindness, courage and strength that Gail had.

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Arden Hall, cap. 255. Park, camping and sports facilities, rink, curling ice, kitchen and lounge. Call Leah 368-2403 or 841-4766 _____________________ Drug problem? Narcotics Anonymous can help. Meetings on Sat at 7 p.m. and Tues at 7 p.m. at Calvary Chapel, 221 Hamilton St. Neepawa _____________________ Polonia Hall, cap 173. Perfect for smaller weddings, socials, anniversaries, etc.

Call Cathy 966-3365 or Janice 476-0516.

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Crisis Pregnancy Centre Winnipeg: Need to talk? Call our free help line, 1-800-6650570 or contact our Westman office: 204-727-6161

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Apartment for rent. Bri-Mont apartments, 331 Mountain Avenue. Phone 204-7300290. _____________________ Churchill Block, Neepawa, apartment for rent. Available immediately. Phone or text 204-841-1298

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TRAILER RENTALS: cargo, dump, equipment, auto, livestock/horse. FORK LIFT TELEPORT 729-8989

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

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For Sale: 68 acres east side of Gladstone. $100,000.00 204-872-7133

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Budget Tire Co. We buy and sell good used tires.

726-8199, Brandon

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NuVision Commodities St. Jean, MB buying feed grains, wheat, barley, peas, oats, off grades grain and custom hauling back to the Red River area. Phone 1(204)758-3401 or 1(204)746-4028.

Obituary Eleanor "Ellie" Dorothea Elizabeth Klapp Ellie passed away peacefully on August 15, 2018 at Ste. Rose du Lac General Hospital, in Ste. Rose du Lac, Manitoba at the age of 89 years.

Ellie was born on the family homestead near McCreary on December 28th, 1928.

She was the seventh child of William and Sarah Scott. She was raised and attended school in the Royal Oak district of McCreary. In 1949 Ellie married John "Jack" Klapp. They were blessed with 57 years of marriage and seven children.

Ellie was a homemaker in the truest sense of the word.

Often she could be found writing lists of jobs to be done around the house or in the yard. Without hesitation her plans were set in motion and completed to the best of her ability. Her warm heart welcomed everyone whether spending time visiting, reminiscing, playing cards or sharing meals with family and friends. She embraced all who came to her home with warmth, humor and grace.

Jack and Ellie purchased the local Marshall Wells store in 1972 and they worked side by side until their retirement in 1985. After retirement Ellie continued to nurture her family and friendships. She also enjoyed the many pleasures of her vegetable and flower garden.

Ellie will be lovingly remembered and missed by her children Jack (Bernice), Burt (Linda), Larry (Donna), Grant (Mary), Nancy (Pat); 12 grandchildren Jill (Andy), Jim, Andrew (Candice), Scott, Amanda, Erin (Brad), Tom (Linda), Adam (Selena), Kiel (Laura), Lee (Dakota), Evan, Riley (Jessie); 12 great grandchildren Isabelle, Cass, Quinn, Katie, Carter, Deagan, Jaiden, Harley, Charlotte, Lane, Jada, Slater as well as many nephews, nieces and friends.

Ellie was predeceased by her loving husband Jack in 2007, infant children James and Susan, daughter in-law Beth Klapp; parents William and Sarah Scott; brothers Bill (Delores) Scott, Bob (Hazel) Scott, Gordon (Myrtle) Scott, Fredrick Scott, Howard Scott, Elmer (Stella) Scott; sister Joyce (Earl) Fidler.

Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 2:00 pm from Knox United Church in McCreary, MB with Norma Windle officiating. Interment followed in the McCreary Municipal Cemetery.

Should friends so desire, donations may be made in memory of Ellie to a charity of one's choice.

Sneath-Strilchuk -McCreary Chapel 204-835-2004 • www.sneathstrilchuk.com

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Restrictions in daily activities?

$2,500 Tax Credit $40,000 refund cheque/ rebates Disability Tax Credit.

204-453-5372

Coming Events Chase the Ace at the Kelwood Legion Saturday, August 25 from 7:00 p.m.-9:15p.m.

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Thank You Thank you A Very Special Thank You to all who attended our 65th Wedding Anniversary Celebration. It was a very encouraging and uplifting day!!

We felt very blessed.

A special Thank You also to our family for the work involved in making it such a success. The special songs that were sung, food, decorations and for some, the distance that they had to travel to get here.

God bless you all!!!

Ron & Beryl Parrott

In Memory Jack Huxley In loving memory of Jack, who passed away August 15, 2016.

He was a dear husband, dad, grandpa and great grandpa.

Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day.

Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.

With love, Marie, Susan, Joanne, Lois and families.

Real Estate

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5 Bedroom Bungalow House, 2 Bathrooms, includes appliances. Could be divided for a multi-family dwelling. Insulated detached 2 door garage. Spacious yard including flower beds & fruit trees. 9 Lots total.

Call for more information or to arrange viewing 204-768-3718 or 204-768-0169

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Help Wanted Jarvis Trucking Ltd, Gladstone, MB.

Office Position Northstar Seed is a dynamic company with focuses on the international and domestic forage & turf seed markets.

If you are a highly organized individual with clear and effective communications skills, a positive attitude and willingness to learn, then this is an opportunity for you.

Duties include: • Use Navision accounting system to enter orders, payables, etc.

• Filing documents • Sending invoices • Receive and direct calls Skills and Qualifications • Administrative or Accounting experience • Post-secondary preferred • Adept in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word • Excellent communication Please apply by email only to info@northstarseed.com Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Require additional Class 1 drivers. Operating super B grain hoppers, prairie provinces only.

Contact Steve, 204-385-3048 or 204-871-5139 Email kjarvisfarms@gmail.com

MDC

Part Time/Full Time Phase II Dental Assistant Required for the Minnedosa Dental Clinic.

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Please send resume to: mdc1239@hotmail.com Mail to: P.O. Box 1200, Minnedosa, MB, R0J 1H0 or drop off resume at the office: 150-2nd Ave. S.W.

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION Invites Applications for the following position:

Minnedosa Dental Clinic

Invites Applications for the following positions:

Regular School Bus Drivers for Ste. Rose School

This is a permanent position at 6.5 hours per day.

The salary for this position is $17.50 per hour.

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

All employees of the Division must provide a satisfactory Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry check.

Forward Applications complete with 3 references will be received by the undersigned. Closing date is when position is filled.

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

(2 Positions) Ste. Rose Area Eddystone Area Applicants require a current Manitoba Class 2 driver’s license and School Bus Operator’s Endorsement or willing to obtain through a Division provided training course.

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

Applications including 3 references will be received by the undersigned.

Closing date is when position is filled.

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

Although all applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

Although all applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for a personal interview will be contacted.

Head Custodian at École Laurier

CLASS 1 TRUCK DRIVER TO RUN CANADA

& Municipality of Ste. Rose Invite applications for the position of

Full Time Recreation Director We are seeking a professional, outgoing individual to manage the Recreation Departments for both the Municipality of Ste. Rose and the Rural Municipality of Lakeshore. The Director will be responsible to ensure that the policies and procedures of the Recreation Department are carried out.

Qualifications: • Ability and experience working with the public; • Ability to work independently; • Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills; • Strong management skills; • Strong marketing and organizational skills; • Experience working with youth; • Competent in the use of technology; • Post-secondary education in a related field or satisfactory combination of education and work experience; • Valid Class 5 Drivers Licence; Resume including references and cover letter must be received no later than 4:00 p.m.

August 24, 2018. Submit by mail or email to either municipal office. Salary commensurate with experience.

Municipality of Ste. Rose Attention: Marlene Bouchard, Chief Administrative Officer Box 30 Ste. Rose du Lac, MB R0L 1S0 Fax: 204-447-2875 Email: sterose@mts.net Rural Municipality of Lakeshore Attention: Donna Ainscough, Chief Administrative Officer P.O. Box 220 or P.O. Box 40 Rorketon, MB R0L 1R0 Ochre River, MB R0L 1K0 Fax: 204-732-2557 Fax: 204-733-2259 Email: d.ainscough@rmoflakeshore.ca A detailed description of the position is available at either the municipal office.

- Paid pick, drops, layovers and stat pay - Multi drop runs - Cell usage - Benefit package - Dedicated truck - Sign on bonus - Quarterly and annual bonus - Reset at home - Weekend home time - Paid training - Referral program

Contact Derek @ 204-793-7465

Centennial Transport & Leasing Ltd.

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Full Time welders

Looking for individuals with good work ethics, capable of working independently as well as in team setting.

Offering competitive wages dependent upon experience.

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The Neepawa Veterinary Clinic OFFICE MANAGER

FULL TIME PERMANENT POSITION Job Description: • Greet clients professionally and attend to their needs • Answer telephone calls and schedule appointments • Create Invoices and receive payments • Maintain Filing System and File Correspondence • Day to Day running of the office • Staff Management • Handle all matters with confidentiality • Support the Mission, Vision and core values of the business Requirements: • Education: High School Diploma/G.E.D • Experience: 1-2 years experience in an office setting • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office • Must be able to assist with animals when needed • A positive disposition • Accounting knowledge with Quicken experience would be preferable Please send resumes by email to sherry@neepawavet.ca or by mail at Box 2250, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

Super B Grain Truck Driver

Applicants must have a class 1A drivers license and clean abstract Please drop off resumes at 629 Dominion Rd, Neepawa, MB Phone: 204-476-0521

Notice NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS

Municipality of Glenella – Lansdowne NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the following days: • September 12, 13, 14, 17 and 18, 2018 between the hours of 8:30 am-12:00 noon, 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Municipality of Glenella – Lansdowne Municipal Office, 50 Main Street North, Glenella, Manitoba, I will receive nominations for the office of Reeve and Councillors, Wards 1 to 6 The nomination deadline is Tuesday, September 18th, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.

Nominations cannot be accepted after this day.

All nomination papers shall be in writing and shall be signed by at least twenty five voters, or NOT less than 1 percent of the voters (whichever is the lesser) of the authority or ward( as the case may be), but in all cases by at least two voters. Each nomination shall also be accompanied by the candidate’s declaration of qualification.

FOODS Meat Cutters/Production Personnel Our people, perseverance, integrity, and exceptional partnerships have led HyLife to becoming Canada’s leading pork producer and global exporter of high quality pork products. The growing demand for our pork in Japan and China means we need exceptional people to help deliver our company vision. We have expanded our Neepawa facility to increase our overall production by 15% and in turn created new jobs throughout the company.

As a Meat Cutter/Production Personnel you will be a critical member of our team in the creation of our world class product. Our positions range from working on our slaughter production floor to shipping the final packaged product, with everything in between! With our wide variety of jobs, excellent people, and our drive for innovation you will certainly find a job that suits you!

Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to: • Slaughter and eviscerate hogs for further processing • Harvest and package edible offal • Process pork carcasses into primal cuts • Butcher and package pork primal cuts into value added specifications for local, national and international premium markets • Carry out other tasks related to processing of meat for shipping to customers or storage • Sanitation People who will succeed as members of our team will: • Enjoy working in a fast paced, stable long term work environment • Appreciate working in a culturally diverse workplace. We employ people from all over the world!

• Treat people with dignity and respect • Open to working in colder/warmer environments • Physically Fit • Experience as an industrial butcher or trimmer is an asset

Current starting wage is $14.50/hour plus $1.00 per hour perfect attendance incentive!

Wage scale extends to $21.55/hour We believe that our success is founded on the strength of our team.

As such, we place a great deal of emphasis on attracting, developing and retaining good people, and consider every one of our employees to be a highly-valued member of the HyLife family. To that end, we are committed to providing a working environment that not only fosters personal growth, but also recognizes our employees’ contributions towards the common goal of our company’s success because of this HyLife has been recognized as a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best-Managed Companies.

If you have the qualifications and the passion to meet this challenge then we would like to explore your potential.

Please apply online at http://hylife.com/current-opportunities/ or email to jobs@hylife.com or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0.

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

Nomination papers may filed in person by the candidate at the above location, on the date and hours specified. To obtain a nomination paper, and/or candidate’s declaration of qualification, contact the S.E.O. at the telephone number listed below.

Nomination papers not accompanied by the required documents and not properly filed shall be rejected.

Wendy Wutzke, Senior Election Official Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne Telephone: 352-4281 Fax: 352-4100 Dated at Glenella in the Province of Manitoba, this 22nd, day of August, 2018

NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS MUNICIPALITY OF McCREARY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the following days: SEPTEMBER 12, 13, 14, 17 and 18, 2018 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday at the following location: 432 First Avenue, McCreary, Manitoba.

I (or my designates) will receive nominations for the offices of Head of Council at Large: One Councillors at Large: Four of the Municipality of McCreary.

The nomination deadline is September 18th, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. Nominations cannot be accepted after this day.

Prospective municipal election candidates must also register with the Senior Election Official for: The office of the Head of Council between May 1, 2018 and September 18, 2018; The office of Councillor between June 30, 2018 and September 18, 2018.

All nominations shall be made in writing and shall be signed by at least nine voters of the authority. Each nomination shall also be accompanied by the candidate’s declaration of qualification.

Nominations may be filed in person at the above location, on the date and hours specified, by an agent, or by fax. To obtain a nomination paper, and / or candidate’s declaration of qualification, contact the SEO at the telephone number listed below.

Nomination papers not accompanied by the required documents and not properly filed shall be rejected.

SEO contact telephone number (204) 835-2309 Fax number (204) 835-2649 Dated at McCreary in the Province of Manitoba on August 20th, 2018.

Reba Keele, Senior Election Official (SEO) Municipality of McCreary

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Help Wanted

Tender

Auction Sales

Rolling River School Division

AUCTION SALE FOR Ted & Rick Glucki

CLEAR DIESEL FUEL TENDER

Daughter On Call hiring

Health Care Aides and Companions full-time

in the Brandon-Minnedosa-Neepawa area.

Please email your resume to james@daughteroncall.com

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Rolling River School Division invites sealed tenders by the undersigned for approx.

275,000 litres of Clear Diesel Fuel.

The tendered price must be current at the tender closing date of 12:00 Noon, Thursday, August 30, 2018.

Fuel is to be delivered to Division owned tanks situated throughout the School Division. The duration of the tender is from September 2018 to June 2019.

Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Sealed tenders clearly marked “DIESEL TENDER” may be sent to: Cam Woodcock Transportation Supervisor P.O. Box 1170, Minnedosa, Manitoba R0J 1E0 Phone 204-867-2754 (ext. 1) Fax 204-867-2037 cwoodcock@rrsd.mb.ca

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Thank you for reading the Neepawa Banner & Press SCHOOL TRUSTEE NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

Notice is hereby given that on September 12, 13, 14, 17 and 18, 2018 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the Turtle River School Division; 808 Burrows Road; McCreary, MB. I will receive nominations for the office of:

WARD 2 – McCREARY ONE (1) TRUSTEE TO BE ELECTED On WARD 3 – GLENELLA / KELWOOD ONE (1) TRUSTEE TO BE ELECTED

WARD 4 – ALONSA / AMARANTH ONE (1) TRUSTEE TO BE ELECTED of the aforesaid Local Authority.

The nomination deadline is September 18, 2018 at 4:00 pm. Nominations cannot be accepted after this day.

All nominations shall be made in writing and shall be signed by at least twenty-five voters, or NOT less than 1% of the voters (whichever is the lesser) of the ward.

Each nomination shall be accompanied by the candidate’s declaration of qualification.

Nominations may be filed in person at the above location, on the date and hours specified, by an official agent.

Nomination papers not accompanied by the required documents and not properly filed shall be rejected.

Nomination papers and candidate’s declaration of qualification may be obtained upon request from the Division Office; 808 Burrows Road, McCreary, Manitoba, Phone: 835-2067.

DATED at McCreary in the Province of Manitoba, this 20th day of August, 2018.

Shannon Desjardins; Senior Election Official Turtle River School Division

Sale site: 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).

Included in the sale: Tractors/Equipment/Vehicles -1950 Studebaker Bullet, Champion 4 dr sedan; 1951 Lanz Bulldog Tractor, Model D9506; J.D. 1830 w/148 bucket, panel fork, 3pt hitch, good rubber (5324 hrs); Car Repairs Equipment (lots new); Portable shop station; Rhino Tire machine; Kwik-way 3/5 ton hoist; Snap-on Oscilloscope, MT-665 w/all attach; Yard & Miscellaneous: 9 x 22 Metal shed; (2) Kubota Riding mowers; Cub Cadet Riding mower J.D. Riding mower; Farm King 6ft Snow blower; Kubota G4100 Tiller; Tools & Shop - Wrangler 80 pallet jack; General Tire light sign; Allis Chalmers metal sign; Some Household.

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MINTO-ODANAH

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the following days: September 12th, 13th, 14th, 17th & 18th, 2018 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., at the following location: Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah, 49 Main Street S, Minnedosa, Manitoba, I will receive nominations for the offices of: REEVE THREE COUNCILLORS – WARD 1 THREE COUNCILLORS – WARD 2 of the aforesaid Local Authority.

The nomination deadline is Tuesday, September 18th, 2018 at 4:30 p.m.. Nominations cannot be accepted after this day.

All nominations shall be made in writing and shall be signed by at least twenty-five voters, or NOT less than 1% of the voters (whichever is the lesser) of the authority or ward (as the case may be), but in all cases by at least two voters. Each nomination shall also be accompanied by the candidate’s declaration of qualification.

Nominations must be filed in person, at the above location, on the date and hours specified. To obtain a nomination paper, and candidate’s declaration of qualification, contact the S.E.O. at the above address or the telephone number listed below.

Nomination papers not accompanied by the required documents and not properly filed shall be rejected.

Aaren Robertson, S.E.O. Phone: (204) 867-3282 Dated at Minnedosa in the Province of Manitoba, this 20th day of August, 2018.

Aaren Robertson, Senior Election Official Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah

NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS - TOWN OF NEEPAWA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the following days: SEPTEMBER 12, 13, 14 and 17 & 18, 2018 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Town of Neepawa Civic Administration Office, 275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, MB, I will receive nominations for the offices of MAYOR and COUNCILLORS of the aforesaid Local Authority.

The nomination deadline is Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.

Nominations cannot be accepted after this day.

All nominations shall be made in writing and shall be signed by at least twenty-five voters of the local authority. Each nomination shall also be accompanied by the candidate’s declaration of qualification.

Nominations papers must be filed IN PERSON at the above location, on the date and hours specified, by the candidate or an official agent. To obtain a nomination paper, and/or candidate’s declaration of qualification, contact the S.E.O. at the telephone number or email address listed below.

Nomination papers not accompanied by the required documents and not properly filed shall be rejected.

Dated at Town of Neepawa on August 17, 2018.

Colleen Synchyshyn – Senior Election Official Box 339, 275 Hamilton St. ~ Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Ph (204) 476-7603~ Fax (204) 476-7624 neepawacao@wcgwave.ca ~ www.neepawa.ca

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

Ph: 204-768-2669 / Fax: 204-768-3237 email: bergauct@mts.net www.globalauctionguide.com

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Plumas, Manitoba 204-386-2206 204-476-0700 tonnseeds@gmail.com

For full listing go to: www.globalauctionguide.com

We have a solution for cattle feed shortage.

Grind corn straw with hay for your winter feed supply.

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SCHOOL TRUSTEES

WARD 1 – EDDYSTONE / LAURIER / STE. ROSE TWO (2) TRUSTEES TO BE ELECTED

of Stonewall, MB

Saturday, September 8, 2018, at 10:00 a.m.

Feed & Seed

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

Held at United Church in August First Baptist 10:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m. July & August Calvary Chapel 10:30 a.m.

Knox Presbyterian 11:00 a.m.

Roman Catholic Saturday 7 p.m.

4:30 pm July 14-September 8 Sunday 11:00 a.m.

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

Held at Anglican Church in July Christ Lutheran 9:00 a.m.

International Worship Centre 1:30 p.m.

Waldersee Lutheran 10:30 a.m.

Prairie Alliance Church 11:00 a.m.

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

Brookdale United 9:30 a.m. closed June 24 - Sept 9

NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS

Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the following days: Wednesday, September 12, 2018, Thursday, September 13, 2018, Friday, September 14, 2018, Monday, September 17, 2018 and Tuesday, September 18, 2018 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the following location: Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone office, 14 Dennis St E, Gladstone MB. I (or my designee) will receive nominations for the offices of: Mayor 6 Councillors at Large and 2 Committee Members - for the Local Urban District of Plumas. of the aforesaid Local Authority.

During corn harvest an all crop header makes your straw short so it dries better.

This results in faster grinding.

We also grind high moisture corn and dry grain as well as hay and straw.

Please call in advance to book in your grinding dates.

MiaMi Welding ltd RR 1 Box 118 Morden, MB Ph. 204-822-6919 www.miamiwelding.com

Notice NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS

THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ALONSA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the following days: September 12th, 2018 September 13th, 2018 September 14th, 2018 September 17th, 2018 September 18th, 2018 Between the hours of 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. (closed from 12:00 noon to 1:00 P.M.) at the Rural Municipality of Alonsa Municipal Office – 20 Railway Avenue, Alonsa, Manitoba.

I will receive a nomination for the office of: Reeve Councillor – Ward 1 Councillor – Ward 2 Councillor – Ward 3 Councillor – Ward 4 Councillor – Ward 5 Councillor – Ward 6 LUD of Amaranth Committee – Three Members LUD of Alonsa Committee – Three Members

The nomination deadline is Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. Nominations cannot be accepted after this day.

of the aforesaid Local Authority.

All nominations shall be made in writing and shall be signed by at least twenty-five voters, or NOT less than 1% of the voters (whichever is the lesser) of the authority or ward (as the case may be), but in all cases by at least two voters. Each nomination shall also be accompanied by the candidate’s declaration of qualification.

All nominations shall be made in writing and shall be signed by at least 25 voters, or NOT less than 1% of voters (whichever is the lesser) of the authority or ward (as the case may be), but in all cases by at least two voters.

Each nomination shall be accompanied by the candidate’s declaration of qualification.

Nominations may be filed in person at the above location, on the date and hours specified, by an agent, or by fax. To obtain a nomination paper, and / or candidate’s declaration of qualification, contact the SEO at the telephone number listed below.

Nomination papers not accompanied by the required documents and not properly filed shall be rejected.

Eileen Peters Senior Election Official Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone Phone 204-385-2233 Fax 204-385-2391 seo-wlg@outlook.com Dated at Gladstone, MB on August 24, 2018.

The nomination deadline is September 18th, 2018, at 4:30 P.M. Nominations cannot be accepted after this day.

Nominations may be filed in person at the above location, on the date and hours specified, by an official agent, or by fax. To obtain a nomination paper, and / or candidate’s declaration of qualification, contact the S.E.O. at the telephone number listed below.

Nomination papers not accompanied by the required documents and not properly filled shall be rejected.

Pamela Sul, Telephone No. (204) 767-2054 Senior Election Official Fax No. (204) 767-2044 Rural Municipality of Alonsa Dated at the Rural Municipality of Alonsa on August 22nd, 2018.

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Anniversary celebration catches couple by surprise

By Jean Borchardt Submitted Jeannette and Marshall Dolding told us, Jean and Rev. Al Borchardt, that they were taking us to Winnipeg to attend a dinner theatre on Saturday, to celebrate our 60th wedding anniversary on August 17 and we should bring some dress up clothes. We questioned why we had to go so early if the anniversary is not until Saturday? We were further lead along being told they were also taking us to the Red Lobster, as that’s their dad’s favourite restaurant. So off we went to Jeannette’s hotel room, as Jeanette said our room wasn’t quite ready yet.

We’re sitting there waiting and in walks my younger brother Ronald Kulpa and his wife Sarah from Kansas City, Missouri. Ronald was our ring bearer 60 years ago. Behind them, in pops Pam, our oldest daughter, and her husband Rick Chevrier from Marathon, Ontario, followed by their son Christopher and his wife Janine and Pam’s daughter Brittany. They are all from Kitchener, Ontario. After that, I can’t remember who all came Friday, but our

second oldest son Brian,his wife Lori, and his family, all travelled together from Minnesota.

His eldest daughter Tiffany and husband Justin Greiner, second oldest, Bridget and husband Eric Bossert and their daughters, Reagan, Embry and Eloise, third oldest daughter Candice and husband Brad Lawson and daughter Addison Rose. Our fourth oldest, Rev. Harold and wife Annette, from Anola, MB., and their daughter Carissa and husband Derek Zachar and daughter Eva, from Beausejour, son Lance and wife Rebecca Borchardt from Winnipeg., fifth oldest Jim and Kelly, from Thunder Bay, Ontario, and daughter Jaymie, from Florida and fiance D.J. Mistry from Winnipeg, and son Drew and girlfriend Morgan Baltzer, from Thunder Bay, Ontario, and last but not least, the one who organized and planned out this whole thing, our youngest daughter Jeannette and husband Marshall Dolding, from Eden, Manitoba and their children; Clayton and fiance Kayla Clement, Dalton and girlfriend Sydney Hanska, from Brandon, and daughter Robyn Dolding, from Eden.

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sister Florence Braun of Morristown, Minnesota, along with her children, Curtis Braun, daughters Judy Carter, Patty and husband Dave Rux, Sue and husband Dan Dwyer, and daughter Nancy Schwanke, all from Minnesota as well. Our adopted daughter/dearest friends from Marathon, Ontario, Steve and Joyce Humphrey also walked in and we were in complete amazement that Jeannette was able to pull this all off without us knowing or suspecting what was going on.

Friday evening, we dressed in our Sunday best and we were ushered to the banquet room by our grandson Clayton, for a fantastic banquet served by the staff of the Clarion Hotel.

Jeannette had snuck our wedding album out of the house long ago, took a copy of our wedding cake, and a bakery from Winnipeg was able to duplicate the cake that we had at our wedding. A table was set up with a letter from Queen Elizabeth and the Governor-General of Canada. Jeannette also had an envelope from MLA Eileen Clarke. After the introduction by the Master of Ceremonies, Clayton, he asked for anyone wanting to say anything to come

forward, so our sons Brian and Harold gave their speeches and then Jeannette came up to give us a DVD of Mama Mia and said, “We hope you’re not disappointed that you’re missing out on the dinner theatre, but we decided having a dinner here in the Clarion Hotel would fit the occasion just as well.”

On Friday, when we were having breakfast at the Pancake House, I noticed they had a sign that read, “60th anniversary, 1958-2018” and I said, “There’s anniversary signs all over this place.” Here it wasn’t for us, but for 60 years of the Pancake House. Blonde moment! So Pam talked the manager out of one of these signs and presented it to us at the banquet. It brought a good laugh to everyone.

Saturday was recovery day and visiting day. After such a fantastic weekend, Sunday wouldn’t be Sunday without attending church at St. James Lutheran Church and then heading back home day after lunch with those still there. All we could say, was “We started all this 60 years ago. Praise God from whom all blessings flow.”

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Backsetting - a long lost farming practice Submitted The Manitoba Agricultural Museum In a number of accounts of homesteading there is mention of the practice of backsetting which was carried out when breaking sod. Just what backsetting actually involved was unknown to the Interpretation Committee at the Manitoba Agricultural Museum (MAM) until the Committee obtained a book on the history of the Red River Valley. The book contained a paragraph in which backsetting was described as plowing virgin prairie sod to a depth of two to three inches making sure that the grass and vegetation were completely rolled under. Then, at a later date, the field was re-plowed at a depth of five to six inches. While the paragraph does not describe which direction the re-plowing took place in, from descriptions of how tough the root mass of prairie sod was to cut through, it would be logical to think that the re-plowing ran with the direction of the original plowing, not at an angle to it.

How long the time period between the original operation and the re-plowing was not discussed in the article either. One would think that the time period would be long enough that the plants plowed under would have died with the root mass beginning to break down.

Recently, a number of photographs from the pioneer period were donated to MAM. One of the photographs was of six oxen hitched together pulling a wheeled implement that is obscured by the oxen. While the quality of this photo is not good, it is an interesting photo because of a large number of oxen in the hitch. As oxen had a reputation as being more powerful than a horse the first question that came to mind was why are so many hitched together? Particularly as oxen also had a reputation as a cantankerous beast capable of stubborn behavior. The more oxen that were hooked together, the more likely there was going to be trouble. So what was the farmer doing that he required six of these powerful beasts?

The Interpretation Committee began to look more closely at the field being plowed and noted that the field in the foreground had been plowed previously to this operation. While there appears to be vegetation visible at places, this vegetation does not appear to be cereal stubble.

From the appearance of the trend soil, particularly as it formed long ribbons, we were of the opinion that it was sod being turned over. It was also noticed that between the second and third oxen from the left and continuing towards the horizon in the photo, the appearance of the rolled over dirt is noticeably rougher and more heaped up. It was then realized that the photo is of a farmer carrying out the practice of backsetting and the wheeled implement is more than likely a single bottom riding plow. Backsetting would explain why the farmer needed six oxen on the plow.

As the farmer riding the plow is wearing a coat, it is likely that he is plowing in the fall. Just when the original plowing took place is not known but judging from the lack of weeds and grass growing on the turned over sod, it likely the first operation took place that summer.

Next spring it is likely the field would be plowed once

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A unique 6 oxen hitch is shown pulling a plough in a process called backsetting. This tillage practise, from very early farming days in Canada, involved ploughing and re-ploughing sod to prepare the virgin prairie for seeding.

more with a set of harrows being also dragged across the field to smooth out the surface, making the field reading for seeding. Being as this farmer possesses a riding plow and six oxen, he may have entered homesteading with some amount of assets accumulated elsewhere and may possess a drill or seed dribbler to seed the field with. A seed dribbler resembled a drill only with no disc openers, sliding shoes or hoe openers. A dribbler had a seed box with a fluted drive to measure seed out. The seed just fell on the ground and a set of spring shanks with teeth mounted on the seed dribbler buried the seed. Of course, in the pioneer era, the farmer may just have broadcast the seed by hand and lightly plowed or harrowed the seed in.

It is noticeable that the oxen are not fitted with the heavy wooden neck yokes usually associated with oxen but rather with collars and chain traces. There is also a rope fastened around the base of the horns of the right-hand ox with the end of this rope then tied to the horn rope of the ope immediately to the left. The horn rope of this ox is then tied to the ox to the left of this animal. This is repeated all down the line of oxen effectively “daisy chaining” the horns together.

One can also see a strap of some sort on the right-hand animal leading up over the back of the animal and tied to the outside horn of the animal. This may be a leather trace used to control the direction the ox is taking, by pulling on the horn of the animal. There also appears to be a strap running over the back of the left-hand ox which may be attached to the outside horn of this ox. With the horn ropes in place, when the farmer wants to turn to the right, he pulls on the trace attached to the outboard horn of the righthand ox which turns this animals head right, pulling the heads of other oxen in this direction through the horn ropes. As the heads turn right, the team turns right.

How the farmer got the oxen into motion is not known as there is no whip visible. The whip was not to beat the animals with but rather to make a cracking noise behind the animal’s ears which annoyed them and made them move.

The chain traces of the right-hand ox appears to be fastened to what appears to be a wooden pole which is probably serving as an evener. There appears to be a heavy

Letter to the editor

Continued from page 5 This Liberal government has repeatedly shown its lack of understanding about Canada’s current firearms laws and the data that is being collected to do with crimes committed with guns.

For example, at a guns and gangs summit held in Ottawa, Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale said that an increasing

number of guns used in crimes were coming from within Canada. However, Larry Maguire, MP for Brandon-Souris asked the government for information about the national origin of seized guns. The answer was, “The Canadian Firearms Information System does not collect this information.”

This should be one area in which all Canadians can agree, we need better

data collection related to guns and crimes. Firearms owners support this because they know that poor data leads to poor policies that impact them rather than criminal organizations illegally acquiring firearms.

I strongly recommend reading the CBC News article titled Canada can’t say where its crime guns come from. Reporter Evan Dyer does an excellent job at examining many prob-

lematic gaps in how law enforcement tracks ‘crime guns’ and ‘firearm-related violent crimes’.

As Conservatives, we believe that safety of Canadians should be the number one priority of any government and are ready to support the government in any measures that target thugs and criminals, not law-abiding firearms owners.

Robert Sopuck, MP Dauphin-Swan RiverNeepawa

rectangular beam laying on the ground immediately in-front of the plow wheel that is seen in the photo which is likely serving as an evener bar. Given that there are six oxen in the hitch, it is likely there are three eveners with two animals chained to each evener. The heavy evener bar is then needed as each evener can be chained to the bar and the bar then fastened to the plow. If the eveners were fastened directly to the plow when the animals began pulling the outboard pair of animals would begin to crowd in on the center team which would then cause problems.

The tongue of the riding plow is visible between the third and fourth oxen. There is a neck yoke hanging between the third and fourth animals, chained to the bottom of each of the animal’s collars, which is supporting the end of the tongue and keeping it off the ground. The tongue’s purpose was to steer the plow as the tongue steered the right-hand front wheel of a riding plow.

Ox collars were a different design than the collars used on horses as the ox pulls from the top of the animal’s neck whereas a horse pulls from lower down on the neck. Generally, it is believed that wooden neck yokes for oxen were more commonly used than neck collars but as we can see here, ox collars were in use. It may have been that collars were easier to use than neck yokes when a multiple oxen hitch such as the one seen here, was needed.

The Manitoba Agricultural Museum (MAM) operates a website at www.ag-museum.mb.ca. This webpage also offers information of interest to a visitor.

Western Canada’s Heritage Harvest goes Saturday, Aug. 25 at the Manitoba Agricultural Museum. Watch as 70 acres of wheat at the Museum are harvested by antique threshing machines and vintage combines from six decades. Western Canada’s Heritage Harvest is a joint fundraising event of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank and the Manitoba Agricultural Museum. So come on out and take in the action!

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A familar face is back at the Yellowhead Centre

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The new hockey season is now officially close at hand, as the primary logo for the Neepawa Natives Junior “A” hockey team has been painted upon the ice at the Yellowhead Centre. The players who wear the indian head upon their chest will be returning as well shortly, as the club’s training camp is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, Aug. 29 at the Yellowhead Centre. Staff apply the layers of colour to form the familiar face.

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