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PHOTOS TAKEN BY KEN WADDELL, JESSICA MORTON AND ALAN GILLIES

Canada Day in Neepawa of fered a variet y of entertainment options.

Top: The Prairie Outlaws entertained the crowds with some music before the fireworks started.

Left: The reptile garden allowed people to get up close and personal with some interesting creatures.

Right: A beautiful picture of the Canada 15 0 t h c e l e b r a t i o n fireworks.

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Offensive graffiti found across Neepawa

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner RCMP are investigating a wave of graffiti, which struck several locations across Neepawa over the Canada Day long weekend. Sometime over the course of the weekend, the welcome sign on the town’s east end, the new sidewalk at the Flats as well as the concession stand at Neepawa Lions Riverbend Park were spray painted with derogatory remarks directed towards immigrants. As well, a slur directed at the British monarchy was found on the side of Neepawa’s Royal Canadian Legion building.

Neepawa RCMP staff sergeant Mark Morehouse said they received a call from Town off icials on July 2, in connection to the damage done to the signage and the park. He also acknowledged that while they had not received a formal notification on the tagging at the Legion, officers have been made aware of it. Morehouse said in response to this incident, RCM P have stepped up local patrols and are asking for anyone with potential information connected to the vandalism to immediately contact the detachment.

After the markings were

discovered, work crews with the Town of Neepawa were quickly dispatched to first cover up the offensive remarks and then to go about removing them from the sign and concession building. The extent of the damage was originally believed to require elaborate removal methods, such as taking down the welcome sign and refacing it. One of the town workers, however, has been able to come up with a cleaning solution combination that has worked effectively in removing the paint.

As for the initial reaction to hearing about what had happened, Mayor Adrian de Groot noted that he and other town officials were appalled.

“Obviously we’re not happy about having something like this happen over the long weekend. The nature of the graffiti is especially disappointing. This was not very tasteful at all. This is not acceptable and not indicative of the community at large. This is not Neepawa,” stated de Groot. “It also alarms me that it happened over the Canada Day weekend. We just celebrated our nation and its cultural diversity and then something like this happens. It’s simply not good. It’s unaccept-

to assist as donation drop off centres. Underwood said upon hearing of what happened, he was greatly motivated to act.

“I, personally, was going to go down to the Legion and donate money to help cover the costs of the paint.

Then I thought, maybe other people would do the same, so I made a Facebook post and it just started the ball going,” stated Under-

to help too.”

Landon Cameron, the general manager and golf professional at the Neepawa Golf and Country Club, said upon hearing about Underwood’s idea, he knew he wanted to be involved. He added that, in his experience, Neepawa has been very inclusive and supportive of new arrivals and this type of action is not representative of the community.

Having immiThis is not acceptable and not indicative grated to Canada of the community at large. This is not with her family more than three Neepawa. decades ago, the Mayor Adrian de Groot va nda l ism h it close to home “Any type of markings, wood. “It’s pretty amazing for Ineke Mack, the owner no matter what the mes- to see how much care there and operator of It’s Time sage, is disheartening. is in the community. The Fashion and Gifts.

“My heart broke when I This building serves as a owners and staff of the Golf place for those who have Pro Shop, Neepawa Home saw the vandalism targetserved to come together. Hardware and It’s Time ing our new Canadians, It’s just a lack of respect are really going to be the I imagined how it would for those who served and ones that need the kudos have felt if that was tarsacrificed,” noted Johnson. as they will be doing the geted at my family after In response to this out- collecting of the donations. we had just made our break, several local com- Also, Vincent Livingston, home in this area. As a munity members and busi- from Competitive Edge community, Neepawa is nesses have stepped up to Painting, who is willing to so much more vibrant and assist. James Underwood donate his skills and paint celebrated with the inf lux arranged a g rassroots community initiative to aid with the cost of the clean up. As of Tuesday, July 4, three local businesses, the Neepawa Golf and Country Club, Neepawa Home Hardware and It’s Time Fashion and Gifts had already volunteered

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As for the graffiti which tagged the Legion building, that occurred on private property and was covered over by members of the branch early Sunday morning. Bud Johnson, a representative with the Neepawa Royal Canadian Legion said they were d isappointed w ith the lack of respect this graffiti represented.

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of new immigrants, from any country, we should be celebrating their arrival not target them with racial slurs,” expressed Mack.

“When [Underwood] put the idea forward, I felt it was a way I could help, and point the hurt and anger towards something positive.”

Michelle Gerrard of the Neepawa Home Hardware Bu i ld ing Cent re, sa id they’re proud to be participating in this fundraising initiative, noting that the community appears quite anxious to throw its support behind this.

Any donations to assist with clean up efforts can be dropped off at those locations over the next few days. The Neepawa RCMP detachment is appealing for witnesses to come forward or asking anyone with information to call 1-204-476-7340.

Publisher’s note: Though the Neepawa Banner does have pictures of the graffiti, we’ve chosen not to publish the offensive materials.

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By Miranda Leybourne The Neepawa Banner Colour runs, in which participants gleefully throw powdered paint at one another, seem to be the latest trend for eager runners and walkers looking for a fun event to express themselves and exercise at the same time. And now, the Town of Carberry is hosting their very own colour run, called “Paint the Plains”, on Aug. 26.

The 5 km run will be similar to colour runs put on in bigger centres like Winnipeg’s “Colour Me Rad”, says Andrew Smith, director of recreation for the Town of Carberry.

“It’s a family friendly run, but most people walk,” he explains. “We’re going to have paint stations where you get it thrown at you -- it’s basically just music pumping and everyone having a good time and getting a bit colourful.”

The event is being held both as a celebration of Canada 150 and to commemorate the Town of Carberry being part of the Great Trail Connection.

“It’s by the Trans Canada Trail -- they changed the name...to the Great Trail,” Smith says. “The...trail runs all the way from the east coast to the west coast [of Canada], and they’re finally connecting it this year on Aug. 26...we actually have the trail coming right through Carberry.”

Smith adds that the Town of Carberry is very excited to have been one of 200 communities that the Great Trail runs through that have received funding for a connection party.

The cost to take part in the colour run is $35 for adults, $20 for teens and $5 for children 11-years-old and under.

Participants will be given sunglasses to protect their eyes from the powdered paint, a t-shirt, wrist-band and water bottle. There will be a DJ playing music at the event as well.

Smith says he hopes that there will be a big turnout, noting that, of the 100 available spots, 25 have been filled so far.

“If it works out well...we’re going to make it happen every year,” he enthuses. “So anyone who really wants to see this happen, not just this year but for years to come -- just get involved! That’s the whole reason we’re doing this -- for people to be involved.”

To sign up for the colour run, e-mail Smith at andrew. smith@townofcarberry.ca. The deadline to enter is Aug. 8.

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Talk around town recently, in coffee groups and social media, is prevalent with the recent increase of obscene graff iti tagging, property damage and break, enter and thefts, especially a rash of bicycle thefts.

There are very basic steps that our residents can take to make our community safer.

There appears to be people who find that pulling out garden and flower plants, stealing or damaging lawn ornaments, breaking into sheds or garages and stealing someone else’s property from residential back yards or spray painting obscenity on private buildings and our town “welcome” sign a cool thing to do. Not so cool or funny for the victims of these criminal behaviours.

It is time to take several crime prevention initiatives to nip these activities now.

The local police need every one of us to help them find the responsible people.

Here are several simple

things everyone can do to safeguard our community and especially your own property.

• Watch for people in your immediate neighbourhood.

People who are walking along your front street or the back lane that you believe are acting suspiciously.

This behaviour can happen during the daytime hours, as they may be casing residential properties for things they can come around later to steal.

• Keep your property locked up. Always keep your front doors locked when in the back yard. Lock all doors and secure windows when away from your home. Invest in a security system to light up your home or other buildings when someone enters your yard after dark.

Invest in and use heavy duty locks for your sheds and garage doors. Padlocks can be easily compromised. Use your phone apps to alert you when an intruder is trespassing on your property,

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• Manually lock up your bicycles. Use the heavy “U” locks or secure the bikes to solid unmovable railings, even when you have them stored inside your garage or sheds. Never leave your bikes, scooters or toys on your front yard.

• Be vigilant for your neighbours. Use social media to alert your friends if you see something suspicious. If you are actually observing a criminal activity taking place, call the Neepawa R.C.M.P emergency number at 204-476-7338 during the daytime hours or 911 after office hours. Set up these phone numbers on your phones contact list.

Finally, the Neepawa Citizens on Patrol Program crime prevention group is looking for volunteers.

The C.O.P.P. group act as

the additional “eyes and ears” in the community to assist the local R.C.M.P. in a community policing program, as established by the local police services and endorsed by the Manitoba Public Insurance. Each volunteer member is trained, matched up with a patrol partner and scheduled for a minimum of four hours of patrol per month. The dates and patrol times are the members’ choice, but are coordinated by the C.O.P.P. If you can find four hours a month that you can give to this community crime prevention program, contact the Neepawa R.C.M.P. office at 204-476-7340 or the C.O.P.P. Coordinator Clint at 204-841-4180, for more information about the organization and the application for membership procedure.

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The public response to the graffiti has been fierce and that’s good

o the person (or persons) who decided to deface the Town of Neepawa sign, the Legion and some other spots around town, please let me say a few words.

I would like to talk to you, I sincerely would. But seeing as you are unlikely to come and see me, here is what I would like to tell you.

You may have thought it funny to spray-paint racist, nasty words; it isn’t funny.

You may have been trying to impress your friends and if they were impressed with such actions, you badly need some new friends.

If you were under the influence of alcohol or drugs, then you better quit, because you can obviously not handle them.

If you did it for a power trip, please be advised that you have no power in this community. In fact, if there can be such a thing as negative power, your actions have gained you that. You are certainly being held in very low esteem in this town.

To deface the Legion is about as low as you can go. Please remember the Legion represents men and women who fought and died so we could have a peaceful country. In some countries, if you had done what you have just done and were seen, you might have been shot dead. Just think about that the next time you take your freedom for granted.

There is redemption. Nobody is perfect, we all make mistakes or do things we should not have done. You can confess and then publicly apologize. It wouldn’t hurt if you went to the Legion

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Ken Waddell and the Town and asked if you can make amends by volunteering some hours to show you care. I am sure you care and we all hope you care enough to do the right thing and get yourself past this low point in your life.

The public response to the graffiti has been fierce and that’s good. As of print deadline a community fund raiser has been set up whereby people can donate towards the cost of re-painting the affected areas.

We need to go further as a caring community. We all know that we have a housing issue in Neepawa, an overcrowding issue that has become dangerous. I posted this recently on Facebook and it is similar to what I said from the mayor’s chair in 2012 and in editorials since then.

“As the world watched in sad horror at the terrible fire in London, perhaps we should look at our own situation. In Neepawa, we may well have very dangerous housing situations. The problem is that the local Town authorities are not allowed to conduct fire inspections in residences (Fire

Commissioner rules I am told).

The only way our fire chief can conduct a residential inspection is if he is asked by the owner or the tenant. The third option is for the Town to go to court and get a judge to order an inspection.

That just seems wrong. I think that provincial law needs to be changed. Our fire chief should be allowed to conduct house inspections.”

Local Filipino leaders are asking for these inspections to happen, along with education about house insurance and householders insurance.

I say, “Screw the rules”. We need to act now and do a systematic, house-by-house inspection.

You can come and do my house first if you would like. We have a skilled, very caring fire chief in Neepawa and we need to get this inspection job done. Let the Fire Commissioner squawk all he wants. When disaster strikes, it’s not his friends who are going to die in a house fire, it’s ours. It isn’t his town that is going to carry a black mark, it’s ours. A little civil disobedience is in order here.

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ast week, 18 rural Manitoba communities found out that they would be losing their EMS stations. The changes are part of a province-wide reorganization of health care and the closure of these low volume stations was one of the recommendations in a 2013 report on the province’s emergency medical services.

In making the announcement, Health minister Kelvin Goertzen said that while 18 stations would be closing, five new stations would be built, in Miniota, Cowan, Alonsa, MY M a n i g o t o g a n PERSPECTIVE and Eriksdale, and the stations in Virden and Glenboro will be Kate upgraded. These Jackman-Atkinson new or upgraded stations will all be staffed 24/7. This wasn’t the case with all of the stations slated for closure, many of which operated on a part-time or on-call basis.

Goertzen tried to calm fears by saying that the new stations would allow ambulances to be more strategically located and staffed, thereby improving response time. The province has said that wait time guidelines, which aim to provide care within 30 minutes, for 90 per cent of the population, 90 per cent of the time, will continue to be met under the new plan. The general public, however, is hesitant about any plan that will reduce health care in rural communities.

The Paramedic Association of Manitoba showed support for the plan, which will result in the hiring of 29 additional full-time paramedics. The Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union, which represents paramedics in rural Manitoba, said that the new hires are a step in the right direction, but don’t go far enough towards filling the 400 paramedics it says the province needs.

On the flip side, communities that are losing their stations are concerned and some paramedics in those communities have spoken up. On July 2, in a widely circulated article, a Wawanesa paramedic questioned the plan, noting that when he’s on call, he makes $3.70 per hour. During this time, he can go about his regular business, provided he can make it to the station within 10 minutes. He notes that he’ll be replaced with someone in Glenboro being paid $30 an hour to wait for a call to come in.

Within the Banner’s coverage area, only one station is facing closure— McCreary. The community of McCreary will be covered by a new EMS station, to be built in Alonsa, 39 km to the east. The two communities share a hospital, the McCreary-Alonsa Health Centre, which is located in McCreary. However, the facility has no emergency or acute care services.

According to data released by the government, in 2015-2016, the McCreary EMS station responded to 284 calls, the combined total of daytime and night time calls to locations nine minutes, 15 minutes and 30 minutes away from the station. For comparison, the neighbouring stations in Ste. Rose, Kinosota, Gladstone and Neepawa had 2015-2016 call volumes of 588, 2,773, 404 and 622 respectively.

The future station, to be built in Alonsa, has a projected call volume of 99. The McCreary reshuffling leaves some residents along the east escarpment of Riding Mountain National Park more than 30 minutes away from the remaining stations, but brings service closer to residents along the north-west shores of Lake Manitoba.

Goertzen rightly points out that it is ambulances and paramedics, not stations, that show up at your door in the case of a medical emergency. He notes that what’s important is where the paramedics are being deployed, not necessarily the location of their home base. The success or failure of the plan will depend entirely upon the realities of its implementation. If service levels remain consistent and communities are served by well trained and equipped paramedics and ambulances, then it will have been a good move. But there’s a lot at stake; with many rural centres struggling to retain emergency services in their hospitals, EMS has been touted as the solution, the work around to ER closures. An ambulance may look a lot like an emergency room, but it has to be able to make it to the patient, in a timely manner, for it to do any good.

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Opinion Waging a quiet war

e’s been in the NHL since he was 19. He’s now 38.

He’s played for five different teams. In 1390 regular season games, he’s scored 525 goals and added 609 assists to his record.

But Marian Hossa won’t be suiting up for the Chicago Blackhawks this fall. For the past few years, he’s been battling a progressive skin disorder. He’s on medication and it’s helping. But the side effects are so severe that he’s decided to take the next year off, get the best medical help he can get and see what can be done to address this increasingly serious condition. He’s doing this with the full support of his family, his teammates, the Blackhawks’ management and their medical staff. I know his fans (of which there are some in Manitoba) wish him all the best.

Marian Hossa is in good company. There are thousands just like him—people who are waging a quiet war with serious illness. They

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FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein live in every community in The Banner’s coverage area.

They suffer from a wide variety of physical and emotional problems. Every case is unique. Some are recovering—slowly, but they are recovering. Some are coping; thanks to regular visits to a doctor, appropriate medication and good self-care. Some are fighting what they know could well be a losing battle; but they refuse to give up hope for a cure and ultimate complete recovery.

Like Marian Hossa, few of these people will speak publicly about the challenges they face. They don’t want to be called “whiners” or “complainers.” They know that they aren’t the only ones with problems—they don’t need (or want) to be constantly reminded of that fact.

Home again, home again…

nce again, it was great to be away and it is great to be back home! This homebody strayed, first off to Iceland and then over to France, experiencing new foods and scenes, and refreshing family ties. The plot began when my daughter-in-law expressed a desire to return to France. Being a strong support buddy, I assured her that I would go with her (Sue may be more careful what she says in my presence!). I comfortably left all the travel arrangements and holiday plans in her most capable hands. I have no regrets. Not certain how my travel companion feels.

We began with an overnight in Edmonton, before f lying to Iceland. Tickets for a day at the Blue Lagoon Spa, whale watching, puffin watching and an inland bus tour were all in hand. I must say, I was impressed with the way the island addressed tour-

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen ism; transportation to and from our accommodation, pick up for the tours at our door, consideration for our luggage the day we were departing, always prompt and so considerate. Our guides were knowledgeable, informative, and usually entertaining. It would be difficult to choose a highlight, but sitting in a small crowded café and seeing a Manitoba license plate hanging on the wall could rate as one. We found quaint corners for dining and were never disappointed.

Paris is breathtak ing.

There were days when the heat also took my breath away. Our afternoon in the

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Nor are they looking for magic words that will make the pain go away or that might bring about an instant cure. They know such words don’t exist. They’ve heard words like this before and quite frankly, they haven’t helped all that much.

So, what can we who care offer these valiant warriors?

One thing—the assurance that they are surrounded by people who will love them unconditionally and accept them as just as they are—no questions asked, no strings attached. We can be faithful friends who will take their hand, stand with them and stay with them until the war is over; even if that means watching one or more of them slowly fade and ultimately pass away.

Being such a friend will

not be easy. It will stretch our faith—sometimes to the limit. But God will give us the strength we require to be the faithful friends hurting people seek.

My final words are to the warriors themselves. I want you to know that you are not alone. There are people in this community who love you and care for you. Some of us have had experiences like those you are now going through. We know how it feels to suffer. We have battled the same feelings of hope and despair. We understand how you feel. We are in your corner. Quietly and behind the scenes, we are supporting you in our thoughts and prayers.

We are here to help if you need us. We will not inflict ourselves on you. But we will never be far away. If you fall, we will pick you up. And we will do for you what others did for us in our time of need—we will point you to the God who is helping us cope with the challenges we face; and we will pray that He will do the same for you.

certain amount of little piles of papers are covering my table. They are all very important. Some are bills that need to be paid, others are birthday cards that need to be sent and then a box with buttons I plan to make for the special reunion we have in August.

I had it all planned until suddenly there was a big change in my plans. It is difficult to grasp that I have to hurry

gardens of Versailles was a roasting plus 40. Thankfully, I had spent slow, gentle hours there years ago, and so I coasted, just moving from place to place, staying present. Again tickets for the Eiffel Tower tour, the tour of the Louvre and then the catacombs were pre-purchases. No lines, no long waits, just meet at the appointed place at the appointed time. My daughter lives just outside Paris and if she wasn’t driving us somewhere, she was accompanying us on the train and Metro. It is/was an incredible gift of her time and talents. The supper on the Seine was memorable, as were the companions with

which I shared it.

Much of what I saw in Paris I had seen before. Not the catacombs and that afternoon is something I will long remember. For me, the time in Normandy, both at Juno and Omaha Beaches, were moving and significant. We spent time in the museum at Juno. So much history and deeply spiritual. As I walked the beaches, quiet waves lapping at my feet, I felt at peace. With the honor and respect extended to the men and women who served, the gratitude still offered for their sacrifices, their memories maintained, the shores are now a place of peace.

As is my custom, I journal, and leave the picture taking to others. I faltered in my resolve twice – attempting to capture the beauty of the bed and breakfast at which we stayed in Normandy, and the welcoming front door of the little home in Chantilly.

up and work ahead of my schedule because something is cutting into my time and I do not know how long it will take before I can return to my planned schedule. I am very much aware that sometimes our plans do not coincide with God’s plans and He is ultimately in control of what happens in our life. I have seen sadness, disappointments , but also happy occasions and I know that “My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, saith the Lord, My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts” (Isaiah 55:8,9).

The Lord will give us all the comfort we need.

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Five priorities to achieve free trade success within Canada As Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial governments prepare to implement the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) as a birthday gift for the nation on July 1, CFIB has identified five immediate priority areas for the newly-formed Regulatory Reconciliation and Cooperation Table (RCT) to tackle.

“The devil is in the details,” said Laura Jones, CFIB executive vice president. “CFTA is a huge accomplishment, and we want to celebrate this agreement, especially in light of Canada 150. Now the hard work begins.

The deal will only succeed if the various jurisdictions can effectively find mutually beneficial solutions to make trade within Canada easier for small businesses.”

Provincial, territorial and federal officials will use the RCT to tackle the obstacles to doing business interprovincially across Canada, one by one.

“If the premiers can maintain this momentum, the agreement will provide the federal, provincial and territorial governments with an unprecedented opportunity to drive significant economic growth by reducing trade barriers within Canada,” said Corinne Pohlmann, CFIB senior vice president of national affairs. “We are now looking to the RCT to make sure that the framework put together in the CFTA works on the practical level for Canada’s small businesses.”

Five mission-critical priorities requiring immediate action CFIB has sent a letter to each of Canada’s premiers and the Prime Minister, congratulating them for this historic agreement and urging them to quickly address key areas identified by small business owners as being the most significant impediments to interprovincial trade when the RCT group convenes: 1) Simplify corporate registration – Small businesses wanting to do business in another province that does not recognize their existing registration need to pay hundreds of dollars in order to do so and complete extra, often duplicative paperwork, just to get their goods across the border. CFIB calls for a common corporate registry or mutual recognition between jurisdictions.

2) Mutually recognize food inspections – Some food products are easier to import from other countries than from other provinces. CFIB calls for mutual recognition of food inspections and related regulations. If a food product is deemed safe to consume in one province, it should be considered safe to consume in another.

3) Align transportation regulations – Getting a product from one end of the country to the other is unnecessarily expensive in Canada and adds up to real costs for consumers, sometimes in the thousands of dollars.

CFIB urges all parties to consider aligning wide-load regulations, implementing single-trip fuel permits and recognizing commercial vehicle registrations, among other suggestions.

4) Create common professional and trade licensing – A worker certified in one province is still not able to easily work in another. It should be much simpler for professionals and skilled tradespeople to go where the work is, but regulations often get in the way. CFIB calls for further cooperation and mutual recognition of certifications and professional designations.

5) Improve mutual recognition of Worker’s Compensation and Occupational Health and Safety – Each jurisdiction mandates different types of fall protection even though the force of gravity does not change by province. The rules vary considerably between jurisdictions and businesses with workers in multiple jurisdictions needing to register with each Worker’s Compensation Board and/or safety body. CFIB calls for better alignment of rules and mutual recognition of provincial and territorial registration.

Laura Jones and Corinne Pohlmann, Canadian Federation of Independent Business

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Waste management to heat up at Evergreen Environmental Gasification project approval may mean waste reduction and energy conversion

By Ken Waddell The Neepawa Banner A $350,000 grant for the Southwestern Manitoba Zero Waste System Pilot Project at the Evergreen Environmental Technologies site has been approved.

Jon Lewis, chairman of the South-west Regional Development Corporation says the grant comes from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Green Municipal Fund. If proven successful, this process will set the stage for possibly establishing a new Manitoba

standard for waste management and waste-to-energy initiatives for the province.

The project is estimated to cost $750,000 and will involve technology being developed by Celtic Power and Machining of Rapid City, MB. The process is called gasification and has been used in some countries for decades.

Lewis says the prototype machinery will gasify 10 tonnes in an eight hour period or an estimated 20 tons per 24 hour cycle. The by-product will be cleaner recyclables and ash.

The recyclables will be recovered and sold, while the ash may be used for pavement or concrete for roads. Lewis explained that the second stage will involve heat recovery and energy production.

Evergreen Environmental Technologies, which is located in the RM of Odanah is managed by Dave McDonald. McDonald says 13,000 tonnes of garbage, hog

hair and construction waste per year goes into Evergreen.

Thirteen thousand tonnes comes to 50 tonnes per day, based on a five day work week, so the experimental stage will not reduce landfill usage all that much initially. The hope is that this initial stage will work well enough to justify a much larger plant, which would greatly reduce the amount of waste going into the landfill.

The municipalities of Minto-Odanah, North CypressLangford, Elton and the towns of Minnedosa, Neepawa and Carberry are partners in Evergreen. The problem at Evergreen is that garbage volumes are far outstripping original estimates and new cells are filling far faster than anticipated.

Final approvals and official announcements are pending final financial arrangements.

Community looking to restore historic grotto

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE THE GROTTO RESTORATION PROJECT FUND RAISING COMMITTEE

Built in the 1950s and located within Dollard Park (Parc Dollard), the Ste. Rose Grotto is a replica of the famous grotto at Lourdes, France

By the Ste. Rose Grotto Committee Submitted A number of interested parties in Ste. Rose du Lac have formed a committee for the purpose of restoring our beautiful Grotto. This landmark is badly in need of repairs, due to neglect and flooding for nearly 60 years.

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tribute to the devotion of the original builders, but for the numerous visitors that frequent the site. A Pilgrimage Mass is held in August every other year to commemorate our Patron Saint Rose de Lima. The Turtle River to the back of the Grotto is an inviting site for fishing, family picnicking and walking along the

The Beautiful Plains Community Medical Clinic will be closed for renovations Friday, July 7, 2017 and Monday, July 10, 2017

paths.

Goals of the Grotto Committee are: • To conduct an assessment of the Grotto with the intent of restoring the structure.

• To beautify the area with the installation of permanent lighting on the surrounding trees and Grotto outline. As well, provide flower containers in front of the Grotto railing.

• To create a family orientated “Winterlude” area on the north west side, for winter activities such as snow slides and river skating.

• To enhance the walking trails behind the Grotto.

In order to get this project underway we are exploring many different options to secure the necessary funding to cover the ensuing costs of the aforementioned goals!

If you wish to participate in our fundraising

Celebrate Canada's 150th

Cemetery Sagas on Friday, July 21st at beautiful Neepawa Cemetery

Tickets are $10 and available at VCC/ArtsForward Tours bein at 6:00pm, 6:30pm, 7:00pm, 7:30 pm Wear your walking shoes Special assistance for the 6pm show for those having trouble walking.

A salute to those who shaped our community, with stories, music, plays and humour

endeavour, please call 204447-2556 or 204-447-2351.

There’s also a Facebook page at www.facebook.

com/grottocommittee.

We look forward to having your support.

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Helen Drysdale out of helen’s kitchen

JELL-O

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

Delicate, delightful and dainty. That was on JELL-O’s boxes many years ago. And one always had room for JELL-O! The trade mark name JELL-O began in 1897, in New York, by Perl B Wait a cough syrup manufacturer. He and his wife May added flavouring to granulated gelatin and sugar and May named it JELL-O. The first four Jell-O flavours were orange, lemon, strawberry, and raspberry. In 1899, Jell-O was sold to Orator Francis Woodward for $450. With skilled marketing and the distribution of free Jell-O cookbooks it took off in The United States and came to Canada. Mr. Woodward made millions!! Within a decade, three new flavours, chocolate , cherry and peach, were added. During the Great Depression, the introduction of lime-flavoured Jell-O gave gelatin centerpieces a way to stretch other ingredients as far as possible. The 1940’s saw cola flavoured JELL-O for a short time. In the 50’s and 60’s Jell-O released savory flavours such as celery and Italian. Popular Jell-O recipes of the day included ingredients like tuna, cabbage, celery, shredded carrots and pineapple. Cookbooks were devoted solely to JELL-O recipes. Today we still find JELL-O salads at our community and family gatherings. My 1962 “Joys of Jell-O” declares “JELL-O Gelatin is so light it seems to make any meal sit a little lighter.” From this book I will share my very favorite JELL-O recipe, Crown Jewel dessert or better known as Broken Window Glass dessert. At the bottom is my version of this yummy dessert.

Crown Jewel dessert A spectacular dessert that fits busy schedules- the gelatin for the cubes may be made one day, remainder of the dessert can wait until the next day.

1 package each orange, 1 cup pineapple juice 1 1/2 cups graham cracker cherry and lime JELL-O 1/4 cup sugar crumbs (85g) 1 package lemon JELL-O 1/3 cup melted butter 3 cups boiling water (85g) 2 envelopes Dream Whip 2 cups cold water or 2 cups whipping cream Prepare the three flavours of gelatin separately, using 1 cup boiling water and 1/2 cup cold water for each. Pour each flavour into an 8-inch square pan. Chill until firm or overnight. Then mix pineapple juice and sugar. Heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Dissolve lemon gelatin in hot juice; then add 1/2 cup cold water. Chill until slightly thickened. Meanwhile, mix butter and crumbs, press into the bottom of a 9-inch spring form pan. Cut the first gelatins into 1/2 inch cubes. Then prepare whipped topping mix as directed on package; blend with slightly thickened lemon gelatin. Fold in gelatin cubes. Pour into pan. Chill at least 5 hours, or overnight. Run knife between sides of dessert and pan, and remove sides of pan before serving.

Helen’s way I use 5 flavours of JELL-O and do not bother with the pineapple juice in the whipped topping. I also prefer Cool Whip instead of Dream Whip. If you use real cream make it the original way. The gelatin helps keep the whipped cream firm.

A pioneer permit teacher

By Ed Arndt Submitted

Some of the readers may recall seeing an article entitled, “A Vanishing Species” published last year in papers throughout Manitoba. In that article I briefly outlined the history of the permit teachers in Manitoba. I also shared with readers a number of experiences of permit teachers throughout the province.

This year, instead of relating a number of permit teachers’ experiences, I would like to highlight the contributions of one Permit Teacher, the late Peter Maendel, whom I consider a “Pioneer in the Field of Hutterite Education” Peter’s life began as a member of the Hutterian Faith on the Rosedale

Colony, northeast of Elie, Manitoba. After his marriage to Sarah Wurtz of the James Valley Colony, he and his new bride settled into the newly founded New Rosedale Colony. Their marriage was blessed with 3 sons and 9 daughters.

During the latter months of the Second World War, Peter bussed to Port Arthur, Ontario along with fellow Hutterites to work in the shipyards as conscientious objectors corresponding to their pacifist views and his faith.

After returning to New Rosedale, he was elected the position of Hog Barn Manager, a new job involving a lot of learning about animal husbandry, which he enjoyed and thoroughly understood and probably served him well in dealing with his rambunctious

Teachers College Colleagues some years later!!!

D u r i n g t he w i nt er months, Arnold Peters the Mennonite Teacher in New Rosedale School offered the men of the colony evening classes in Math, Science and English. Peter was an enthusiastic participant.

In 1955, the New Rosedale Brotherhood elected Peter to the vocation of teacher, an historic first for Manitoba /Canadian Hutterites. In order to prepare for this new and pioneering responsibility Peter registered at the Mennonite Brethren Collegiate Institute in Winnipeg, a decision based on the common Anabaptist Faith background of both Mennonites and Hutterites. He studied during the summer months as well and he managed to complete Grades

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A vintage Jell-O ad.

9-12 in just two and a half years! During the 1959-60 school year Peter taught as a Permit Teacher from September to Christmas at the New Rosedale Colony School and then from January to the end of June at the new daughter colony –Fairholme, located south west of Portage La Prairie In 1960, Peter enrolled at the Manitoba Teachers College in Tuxedo where I was a fellow student. Peter was already in his mid-thirties and the rest of us were just a bunch of young rambunctious fellows in our late teens and early twenties, full of “spice and vinegar”. Peter resided in “Fraser Hut”, the same hut as I and during that year we considered it the “elite” hut!

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Rural Outlook

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2017 Co-op community spaces recipient

Co-op Community Spaces provides $125K to agricultural research farm near Brandon Submitted The Neepawa Banner

Co-op is pitching in to help out the Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives (MBFI).

The MBFI is a research farm, with three sites near Brandon, that will receive $125,000 in funding from Co-op Community Spaces, a funding program supporting recreation, environmental conservation and urban agriculture projects.

“Co - op Com mun it y Spaces is an exciting program that is making a difference across Western Canada and we’re delighted to see it come to Brandon,” said Lorne Zacharias, general manager with Heritage Co-op. “Heritage Co-op is supported and owned by members and customers throughout southwest Manitoba, so it’s important that we give back and make investments in our community and people, which is what Co-op Community Spaces is all about.”

In 2017 — with Canada 150 just around the corner — individual projects were eligible to receive up to $150,000 through Coop Community Spaces. In total, 27 organizations are being supported through the program this year.

Combined, these groups — which include non-profits, charities and community service co-operatives — have received $2 million for their community projects.

Since launching in 2015, Co-op Community Spaces has provided $4.5 million to more than 60 projects

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From left to right: Katharine Kingdon (Heritage Co-op), Ken Jenner (Heritage Co-op), Lorne Zacharias (Heritage Co-op), Robin Hamilton (DUC), Ramona Blyth (MBFI), Brian Lemon (MBP), Glenn Friesen (MB Ag), Duncan Morrison (MFGA), Don Guilford (MBFI).

across B.C., Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.

The Co-op Community Spaces funding will help support the construction of the Learning Centre of Excellence at the MBFI’s Brookdale site for producers, industry leaders and the public — including students — to better understand on-farm research, food production and agriculture’s role in rural and urban communities.

The MBFI will also

utilize the new facility to provide hands-on training in crop and livestock production, farm product marketing and workshops around safe animal handling.

“This is just wonderful news,” says Ramona Blyth, MBFI chair. “MBFI is a centre of agricultural innovation engaging in science-based research to benefit valuable ecosystems, improve producer profitability and build so-

cial awareness around the beef and forage industry.”

Blyth says that MBFI’s role is to support a community of collaborative stakeholders to advance agriculture’s future and connect with the next generation. “We are really looking forward to working with the great people at Co-op Community Spaces and celebrating their support.” says Blyth.

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Showing the colours on Canada Day Members of the Neepawa Le g i o n p a ra d e d t h e colours at Neepawa’s Canada Day opening ceremonies. From left to right are Lloyd Hall, Ernie Sydor, Agassiz MLA Eileen Clarke, Bruce Bremner and Robert Scott.

PHOTO BY KEN WADDELL

Plumas Summer Fun Day Saturday, July 22, 2017

Parade to start the day at 9 a.m.

Parade enteries phone Todd 204-476-0700

Pancake breakfast after the parade Slow Pitch Tourney • Entries phone Randy 204-386-2229 Skating rink concession open all day Beer Gardens Whole Pork Supper

Friday, July 21, 2017

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Happy birthday Canada! From the residents at Elks Manor

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The Elks Manor guests are listening to opening remarks given by one of the manor’s first guests, Merv Drayson.

Submitted The Neepawa Banner Residents of Elks Manor in Neepawa enjoyed a Canada Day 150th celebration, with opening remarks by

Merv Drayson and the ribbon cutting to start the games. Entertainment was provided by Carol Carson, from Winnipeg, on the keyboard. Dorothy Babcock cut the cake. The

lawn games were enjoyed by all players and spectators and a good time was had by all, especially seeing Merv Drayson put a ringer on the peg.

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Cake cutting by Dorothy Babcock, one of the first residents in the Elks manor.

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6:00 p.m. until dark at Shoal Lake Communiplex

Wednesday, July 12 AIRSHOW DAY!

Parking/Busing opens at 3:00 p.m. & ends at 6:45 p.m.

Airshow starts at 7:00 p.m. with the Snowbirds!

Come as early as you can! Bring a bag chair or blanket, sunscreen and bug spray.

CASH is the show currency.

Admission will be sold at parking lots

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New owners at Clear Lake Trading Post

By John Drinkwater The Neepawa Banner On April 14, Brad and Leanne Krieger handed over the ownership reins of Clear Lake Trading Post to Vince and Wendy Zinkowski. Leanne said, “We’ve been here for 10 years and have no immediate future plans. We’re keeping our options open, enjoying the summer in Clear Lake.”

Brad added, “Our plans are to be committed to Vince and Wendy, for as long as they need us around.”

Vince commented, “We are originally from Winnipeg and have moved into the area for the summer season. We’re not sure about

the winter here yet.” Wendy mentioned they have two children, Zachary and Savannah saying, “I spent the summer here, my maternity leave was ending and I really enjoyed it.”

Vince travelled back and forth from Winnipeg. I decided that I wanted to find something that we could enjoy on weekends and during the summer, spending more quality time with our children, here at the Lake.

We looked for something that was up for sale and this opportunity came up. I quit my job [as an accountant] and started this adventure.”

Vince added there has been a learning curve in operating the bakery, gro-

This year, there will be some new faces at the Clear Lake Trading Post.

New owners: Vince and Wendy Minkowski (left), with former owners Leanne and Brad Krieger.

PHOTO BY JOHN DRINKWATER

cery store and the clothing merchandise. He said, “Brad and Leanne have helped us so much, it’s made the whole transition relatively easy. Returning staff have trained us as well. Everything will be the same, but we plan to add a few things.”

This popular Wasagaming business will be open throughout the season until Thanksgiving weekend.

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YELLOWHEAD CLASSIC AUTO SHOW Friday July 28

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Canada Day in Minnedosa and Clear Lake

PHOTOS BY JOHN DRINKWATER

Top: Maple leaf flag made out of flowers in the flower bed near the R.M.N.P visitor’s centre. Middle: Everyone is standing at attention for the oath of citizenship held at Clear Lake. Bottom: The Fubuki Daiko drummers are providing entertainment by performing on stage.

Thank you!

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Samara Young, from Yorkton, performed as a part of Minnedosa’s Canada Day celebrations.

Central Plains Cancer Services would like to express our deep appreciation and gratitude to the following individuals and businesses that contributed to making the 2017 Hope Springs Fashion Show, Rainbow Auction & Live Auction a Success. Thru the generosity of attendees and donors, the 2017 Hope Springs Fashion Show raised $7,478 for Central Plains Cancer Services.

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE: Beth McNabb, Ineke Mack, Mary Ellen Clark, Maureen Turner, Sharilyn Knox MODELS: Tannis Clark, Bernice Crabbe, Ann Mandziuk, Brenda Harbour, Lindylou Escabarte, Diane Michaluk, Wanda Eisner, Michelle McKee, Wilma Shewfelt, Olia Jesson, Shirley Glen, Michelle Boyd and the late Louise Kostenchuk

FASHIONS: It’s Time Fashion & Gifts, Kerreen’s Clothing & The Fashion House AUCTIONEER: Christine Waddell FLORISTS: Beyond the Garden Gate, Clark’s Gifts & Flowers, Flowers on Main HOSTS: Mary Ellen Clark, Kay Mowbray and Joyce Cameron ESCORTS: Bob Lepischak and Murray Hart VOLUNTEERS: Beta Sigma Phi, Neepawa Lionelles, United Commercial Travelers, Brenda Madill, Angela Wilson ’s Hairdressing, Heather Lewis & Pat Beamish (Mary Kay) DONORS & SUPPORTERS: (in no particular order) Yellowhead Centre Minnedosa Golf & County Club Knight Rentals The Greenhouse Neepawa A & B Dalrymple’s Country Farm Corner Stone Grill Sun Sun Chinese Restaurant Giant Tiger Studio One Dari Isle Drive In

RD’s on Main Minnedosa Pharmacy Modern Looks Hair Design Heritage Co-op Minnedosa Minnedosa Home Hardware Minnedosa Credit Union Ltd. Herbs for Health Neepawa Pharmacy Minnedosa Insurance Services Fairmont Bed & Breakfast Clear Lake Golf Course

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Neepawa Banner Sports

Off-ice training program coming to Neepawa

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner

There used to be a time when off-season training for hockey players on the prairies consisted of simply doing chores down on the family farm. Today, however, many athletes are taking a more proactive approach to their off-ice conditioning. That type of high caliber performance training is now available in Neepawa, as Derek Pearson has created the PASS (Pearson Athletic Skill System) program.

Pearson, the owner and operator of the Boxe Neepawa Combat Sports and Fitness Club, will run the three day seminar from July 19-21. It’ll teach hockey players, both boys and girls, how to train on their own.

Pearson noted that as part of the two sessions per day, they’ll cover the five main attributes of athletic training (strength, speed, skill, stamina and f lexibility), and how they can be improved.

“Each session will be geared to each of those attributes. How to improve those criteria and how to do it without the need for a gym. Simply whatever you have around for equipment,” stressed Pearson.

During the three day course, the majority of teaching will be done at Boxe Neepawa, with arrangements being made for guest coaches to work on more training speciality issues. He added that the seminar will show individuals how to get the most out of their solo training regime.

“Some athletes, as they develop, tend to have a general idea when it comes to off-ice training, but a lot of that can be learning through trial and error.

Specific skills that they want to improve, such as foot speed, for example, are not likely something they’ll be about to create a program for on their own. Through my years on coaching in boxing and mixed marital arts, I’ve seen that a lot of

the drills can be transferred over to assist hockey players.

A term we use a lot in boxing is ‘physical literacy’, so it’s basically going to be a physically literacy type camp, where we’ll teach them different ways to prepare for the hockey season without having to go and skate all year round. Without having to do summer hockey. They can improve their abilities on their own, in their own time, whether it’s in their back yard or whatever.”

Pearson added another important aspect of the seminar will focus on the importance of recovery, both on and off the field of play.

“Athletes are exerting themselves for a maximum amount of effort for short periods of time. Just because it’s not your shift or not your turn doesn’t mean that you can’t be going. If you’re not going, you have to be ready to go. So, it does work well, because a hockey shift is a lot shorter than a round of boxing or mixed martial arts. If they can learn that they can

Neepawa Golf and Country Club ready to host 2017 Senior Open

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner

Some of Manitoba’s best senior golfers will be in Neepawa on Monday, July 10 for the annual Neepawa Golf and Country Club (NGCC) Senior Open.

As of Tuesday, July 4, NGCC general manager and CPGA golf pro Landon Cameron noted that while there were still a few spaces open for eligible entries, the f ield already appears to be very stacked with some very talented players.

“We’ll have the defending champion, Jim Franklin of Winnipeg, back again this year. As well, Rod Klassen, who f inished second in the championship f light will be back again, looking to make that next step in

the Open,” noted Cameron. “ Da n ny Gi l l is, who consistently challenges in these types of events will also be here, so this year’s Open is really shaping up to be a very competitive f ield.

It should be a great day.”

T h e 2 017 e d i t i o n of Neepawa Golf and Countr y Club Senior Open is scheduled for Monday, July 10.

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push themselves for three minutes at maximum effort, a one minute shift with a two minute recovery time will be nothing,” Pearson said.

“Having previously trained for football and for hockey, I can say that nothing compares to the intensity of training for MMA. You can’t glide, you can’t coast.

This will effectively teach them how to efficiently use that one minute to recover.

How to gain their oxygen back. The correct posture so that they’re getting the maximum lung capacity, things like that,” stressed Pearson.

Around a dozen athletes will be accepted for the initial program, ranging in age from pee-wee up to junior ‘A’. Anyone interested in more information, or signing up for the PASS program, is asked to call 204-841-1425 or emai l boxe.neepawa@ gmail.com. Cost for the three day seminar is $65, with registration open until Tuesday, July 18.

PHOTO PROPERTY OF DELALOYE FAMILY

Hayden Delaloye has earned the right to compete at the MJT National Championship.

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner

The spectacular golf ing season being put together by Neepawa’s Hayden Delaloye is getting recognition. The 11-year-old, who has been participating in the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour’s (MJT) Manitoba circuit, has been invited to compete in the MJT National Championship. That event is scheduled for Nov. 10-12 in Kissimmee, Florida.

This season-ending tournament is by invitation only to MJT competitors. Delaloye qualified due to his exceptional season on the Manitoba tour, in which he has accumulated three top-3 finishes as of July 1, including a pair of tour wins.

The next scheduled stop for the MJT provincial tour is in Selkirk July 24-25, with the annual Prodigy Series. The regional season concludes with the MJT-PGA of Manitoba Junior Championship in Winnipeg in late August.

SCBL standings (To July 4)

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1. Portage Padres 2. Minnedosa Mavericks

11 11

9 7

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3. Neepawa Cubs

12

7

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2.5

4. Austin A’s

12

6

6

0

4.0

5. Plumas Pirates 6. Dauphin Brewers

11 12

5 5

6 7

0 0

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7. Carberry Royals

11

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7

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5.5

8. Ebb and Flow Lakers

11

1

10

0

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2015 Open 1st. Brad Clement. (74. Two over par) 2nd. Keith Fawcett.

3rd. Rod Klassen.

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Neepawa comes to an agreement with Manitoba Water Services Board

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner

Several significant infrastructure projects in Neepawa are about to receive new technical and financial assistance. On Tuesday, July 4, town council authorized the mayor and CEO to enter into a pair of agreements with the Manitoba Water Service Board (MWSB). The first of these deals will assist with feasibility plans for north end water and reservoir upgrades. Those improvements include two separate projects: the extension of a water main to the Town’s north boundary and the design and construction of additional reservoir storage.

This agreement will also cover any other water distribution system upgrades that are required to meet future growth. The deal is coordinated as a 50/50 cost sharing split, up to $6 million.

Mayor Adrian de Groot was pleased with the agreement, noting that these proposed improvements will be a true positive for the community.

“We’re getting close to total capacity of our reservoirs, in relation to our [water] tower and the reservoir that we have at the water treatment plant. So, with the demand and with the growth projections we have, [the Town] needs to start looking at how we expand our reservoir capacity, in order to have more treated water, potable water available,” said de Groot. “The north end expansion is directly related to the application of a request from the RM of Rosedale to tie into our network. So, what we’re looking at is the opportunity to increase our internal boundary capacity within Neepawa, in order to look at future expansion at the north end. As well as, potentially the north west side of our boundary. So, rather than just designing for the supplied water to the Rural Municipality of Rosedale, per

se, now that we’re doing that, maybe instead of a six inch line, let’s go to a 12” inch line, so that we can tee off of it in order to do that north end expansion.”

At that same meeting, council authorized a similar deal with the Water Services Board for the wastewater lagoon upgrades, which were approved in the 2017 financial budget. This portion of the agreement will also be a 50/50 cost split, up to $3 million. It will be directed towards the design stage of the project.

The Town had previously taken money out of its reserve fund to cover this project. These offsetting revenues from the Water Services Board ensure the cost of the improvements are not so heavily burdened upon the Town. A pilot program examining the requirements of the proposal, are still being finalized, so the final design and therefore, the final cost, is not yet known.

North Cypress-Langford taxes shifting more to farmland

By Gloria Mott Submitted North Cypress-Langford has received their ‘Reassessment Impact’ for 2018, and what it predicts for this municipality has Reeve Adriaansen worried for the farmers. North CypressLangford Council met on June 12, with all council in attendance.

The escalating cost of farmland shows the change in value (+13.7 per cent), while the value of other assets, such as pipelines, institutional and recreational properties all decreased by 1.0, 3.3 and 6.6 per cent respectively. This means that a greater portion of the municipal and school levies will be on the shoulders of farmers.

Specifically, the farm portion of the school tax will raise by 5.9 per cent. With the capping of the school tax rebate at $5,000, there will be even more money flowing out of the pockets of farm property owners and into education.

At one time, the school tax rebate was completely refunded to farmers. Since it has capped at $5,000, even small farmers can be affected with a huge difference in what they pay.

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The assessment branch calculates that 20 per cent of properties will see an increase of more than 10 per cent and $100 on their tax bill, while 39 per cent will see an increase of less than 10 per cent or $100 on their bill.

Currently, farmland is portioned at 26 per cent on the property taxes.

Council has the option of varying the portioning, but that must go through the province and only lasts for one year. The Assessment Branch will send a representative as a delegation to the council meeting in July.

From Joint meeting Resolutions were passed from the joint meeting with Carberry Town Council: to forward the emergency measures plan for 2017 to Manitoba Emergency Measures for review; Councils agreed to sponsor the Third Annual Potato Truck Pull for $300 each; Tanya Polasek was appointed to the Recreation Board; The cellular phone policy was approved to be implemented; K. Loney was approved to attend the MWSA Summer Tour in Portage la Prairie; Attendance to the Fire Protection Workshop, June 22 in Brandon was

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approved; Sponsorship of the Ryan Price Magic Show was approved. All costs in these items equally shared by both councils.

Attendance was authorized to the Tourism Westman Annual Tribute to Tourism, where two Carberry area organizations received awards: The Carberry and Area Agricultural Society and the Carberry Men’s and Ladies’ Curling clubs.

(Congratulations to both!)

Roads Council accepted the quote of P Baker Backhoe Services to repair Road 90, including textile, at a cost of $89,360 plus GST. Glen Campbel l and Kevin Olmstead were authorized to attend the MB Good Roads Association Manag ing and Maintaining Gravel Roads seminar on June 26 and 27 in Miami. Costs to include mileage and meals.

Council also received quotes to rebuild three miles of the Gregg Road – to build the base up some 18” and add 8” of packed gravel, and narrow the top to 26’ (to heavy traffic standards) - but the quote came in $300,000+ over budget.

The project is “on hold.”

Council will look at the tender again, to see if there is a way to revamp the work requirements so that the work will be less costly.

There was some discussion regarding the requests that come in from residents for signs such as “children playing” or to “slow down” (sometimes because of pets).

These signs are expensive to install, and there are costs after they are installed, because it makes extra work for grass cutting and snow plowing. If there gets to be too many of them, they will be ignored.

The basic speed limit, unless otherwise indicated is 90 km/hr on rural roads.

Council understands the concern regarding children, but wants to put up signs responsibly. A policy will be made, taking into account such things as topography or the whether there are curves on the road. If a request for a sign is made, then it will be referred to the councillor of the ward.

Council also spent time discussing the policy for building approaches. Many farmers do their own approaches, which are fine – as long as they are built

Taylor Law Office is please to announce that

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Sarah received her call to the Bar on June15, 2017 and is now accepting clients.

Please join us on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 from 1-4 p.m. for coffee & donuts to help welcome Sarah.

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to standards. If the municipality builds an approach, it is more cost-effective to scrape the ditch and build the bottom and put gravel on top, than to build completely with gravel.

There should be only one approach per ¼ section, exceptions may be when there is a small subdivision rural residence on the quarter.

When a new approach is being built, if it is at the municipality’s expense, it must come to the council table. All approaches should be viewed by the foreman, prior to being built. The foreman will determine whether a culvert is needed.

Cou nci l lor Drayson brought a request for an approach to the table. A culvert would not be needed because it is at the top of a hill.

If there is a cost to NCL, it should be approved at the table; if an approach is done at the farmer’s expense, it must be approved by the foreman and councillor.

Council appointed David Chandler as the new municipality foreman.

Other business There is a policy about removal of items from the

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dump – if it is for a “for profit company” then they cannot be removed. If it is something for personal use – it can be removed (ask the attendant). Council dealt with a concern with a debenture on a tax notice, when the building was burned down prior to any services being provided.

This was noticed by the province, who asked it be added to the tax bill. Council agreed they will not add things to the tax bill unless it comes to the council table, so there is opportunity to provide an explanation to the province. In this case a letter of apology will be sent and the notice cancelled.

Reeve Adriaansen was invited to the Change of Command Parade on Tuesday, July 4.

A reminder was given for the Carberry Fair parade.

Council were presented with a plan for assisted living, by adding on to the current Lyons Estate building. The RM’s part of the plan was to pay the rent on 10 suites, but that would be repaid out of the rent paid by tenants.

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

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Obituary Wilma McLaughlin Wilma McLaughlin of Minnedosa, MB passed away on March 19, 2017, at the Minnedosa Personal Care Home, at the age of 85 years.

A public Graveside Service will take place on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Riverside Cemetery, Neepawa, MB ,with luncheon to follow at the Neepawa Legion.

Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Minnedosa Funeral Service, Minnedosa, Manitoba in care of arrangements (204) 867-3868

Sylvia Robertson It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Sylvia Robertson (77) at the Neepawa Hospital, on May 17, 2017. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughters, May (Leslie), Beverley (Chester); son Rod (Carol); grandchildren Cheryl (Leo), Amanda, William, Tyer, Morgan, Jordan, Travis and Brittney and brother Ken (Jeannie). She was predeceased by William, her husband of 43 years, sisters Janice and Annie. Her final resting place is beside her husband in the Columbarium at Riverside Cemetery.

Isobel Margaret Holt

It is with great sadness that the family announces that Isobel Margaret Holt passed away suddenly at Brandon Regional Health Centre, on Monday, June 26, 2017, at the age of 84 years. Isobel was born on November 6, 1933, to Charles and Elsa Wicklund, in Neepawa, Manitoba. She was the fifth of six children. Mom's early years were spent in the Austin and Arden areas, where she attended school. With the death of her parents at an early age, she moved to Winnipeg to live with relatives there. While working in a candy factory, she met her future husband Walter. She was married on April 6, 1950, at Clear Lake, Manitoba. After working for a few years in Winnipeg and starting a family, they moved to Calgary and had stops in Sangudo and Edmonton. In 1967, they purchased a farm and moved back to Onanole, Manitoba. Mom worked as a campground supervisor for Parks Canada until her retirement. In 1997, she moved back to her hometown of Neepawa. Mom was always one to enjoy the outdoors. She enjoyed her flowerbeds and gardening. Some of her hobbies included camping, fishing, dancing, curling and snowmobiling. She enjoyed the company of family and friends and her house was always open and welcoming to visitors. She was warm and kind and her beautiful blue eyes and smile could brighten any room. Mom travelled through Canada, the USA and a trip to Mexico. Isobel was predeceased by her parents Charles and Elsa; sisters: Doreen and Chris and her brother Harold. She is survived by her husband Walter; brothers: Donald (Dorothy) and Edwin; her children: Donna (Paul); Diane (Denis) and Laurie (Lori) and her grandsons: Scott (Lorena); Travis and Dylan and granddaughter Alyssa. In accordance to Isobel's wishes, cremation has taken place and a private memorial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Country Meadows Personal Care Home, 500 Veterans Way, Neepawa, Manitoba, R0J 1H0.

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

Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com.

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Construction labourer required in Portage La Prairie,for Mellco Development Ltd. Various duties including landscaping and clean up around construction sites. Call for details 1-204-871-4144 or mellcorealty@shaw.ca

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Firewood cut into 30 inch lengths. Approximately 7.5 cords. Phone 204-386-2753 in Plumas, MB _____________________ Riverside Cemetery, Lot 16 Block 14 Range 26.

Price $550 including transfer fees. Half price of town sale price. Contact H. Schettler, howies1@shaw.ca or 780 458 1701

SW 27-16-13, NW 27-16-13.

Send to PO Box 359 Plumas, MB R0J 1P0, fax to 204-3862833. Deadline July 12, 2017.

Highest offer or any offer may not be accepted.

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ROUGH LUMBER, FULL DIMENSION 2x8, 2x6, 2x4, windbreak boards. Firewood slabs - 1 cord bundle $60. We buy standing spruce & poplar timber. Tri-J Industries. “Your Local Sawmill” 476-6798 or 476-6349

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Churchill Block, Neepawa, 1 bedroom apartment, available immediately. Call 204841-1298

BirthdayPlace your ad here!

Please join us at a

Come &Call Go Tea on July 15, 2017 (204) 476-3401 from 2 to 4 pm. at the Brookdale Community Hall to honor

Ken Mitchell

who was 90 on April 24.

Please no cards or gifts – just the pleasure of your company.

She's a daughter, a mother, an aunt, a grandma and a sister Many can probably say the same, but listen Mister, No one else has worked as hard as she But it seems that makes her happy!

Her yard is a wonderful site to see And it should because she's as busy as a bee.

She comes from a family of many Money, they hardly had any!

Perogies, morel mushrooms, beet or cheese rolls Doesn't matter what food, It's always gooooooood!

This year clap your hands together, give her a call Homemade wine make sure there's plenty ......

This year on July 3rd she turned 70!

Happy Birthday Lorraine!

Love your Family!

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

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5088 IHC tractor, 2360 J.D. swather 21 ft., 50’ Field Master harrow, REM grain vac 252. Phone 476-2416 or 841-1106.

Coming Events Arden Ladies Auxiliary would love to have you join us for an

evening of BINGO! Doors open at 6:30 every Tuesday evening in the Arden Community Center.

411 Saskatchewan Avenue

Engagement Ray & Kelly Drayson Along with Debbie Vella & Steve & Susan Simpson Would like to announce The engagement of

Theresa & Jason

A Wedding has been planned for August 2017 There will be a shower for Theresa on July 16 At 396 Mill Street, Neepawa.

Please accept this as your invitation.

Notice

Yard Sale

Dorothy Thompson

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There will be a memorial service held for the late Dorothy Thompson on July 16th. There will be a graveside service at 1:30 at the Basswood Cemetery, followed by a lunch at the Basswood hall at 2:00. Also, Dorothy's older sister, Olive Hanson's interment will be at 12:00 in Newdale.

Saturday, July 8, from 9 a.m. -12 p.m.

Indoor & Outdoor Knox Presbyterian Church 396 First Ave.

In Memory

Al Fulton

Feb 26, 1924 - July 12, 2014 Life’s Journey Ended.

Safely Home.

Mabel and Families

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July 15, 2017 A Memorial Service for Fred Sissons at Riverside Cemetery, Neepawa, at 2 p.m. followed by A Memorial Service for Fred Fleming at the Riding Mountain Cemetery at 3 p.m.

A tea will follow at the Riding Mountain Hall.

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

First Baptist 10:30 a.m.

Calvary Chapel 10:30 a.m.

Knox Presbyterian 11:00 a.m.

Roman Catholic Saturday 7 p.m.

Sunday 11:00 a.m.

Ukrainian Catholic 9:00 am every second Sunday Neepawa United Church (at St. James) 11:00 a.m.

Christ Lutheran 9:00 a.m.

International Worship Centre 1:30 p.m.

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

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

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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.

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Piano Lessons: Selke Studio is now accepting beginner and intermediate piano students for September 2017.

Located 5 minutes from Gladstone. For more information, call/text 204-408-0652 or email SelkeMusicLessons@ gmail.com

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Help Wanted Respite Workers

Competition No: 2720.06.17 Macdonald Youth Services requires experienced casual Respite Workers (RWs) able to work in the Glenella/Riding Mountain areas.

Essential Requirements: Experience in and understanding of child/adolescent development; Ability to work as part of a team; Ability to accommodate a child for overnight stays in your home; First Aid/CPR Level C certification; Valid driver’s license and a vehicle, or access to one; Possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search; Possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check.

Please visit our website at www.mys.ca for a full description on this, and other opportunities! Interested applicants are asked to apply through our website, send their resume to careers@mys. mb.ca, or fax to 204.284.4431 (please indicate the competition number – 2720.06.17).

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

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

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Help Wanted

Manitoba Community Newspaper Association Province-wide Classifieds John’s Electric Ltd, Neepawa

We're Hiring! Full/Part-Time Positions Available

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

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

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

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is presently recruiting for a

SAFETY & HEALTH/ASSET PROTECTION MANAGER

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

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

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

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

Qualifications: • Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.

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

• Efficient organizational skills and ability to work independently.

• Strong work ethic with a positive and ambitious attitude.

• Possess sound management and decision making abilities.

• Effective problem solving and presentation skills.

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

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

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

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

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

• Travel between retail locations is required.

• Must be bondable.

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

Invites applications for the following half - time position (12:30-4:30) (with the possibility of extra hours during peak times of the year) at the Division Office in McCreary Clerical/Account Assistant Applicants should have a Grade 12 diploma, typing, clerical, and accounting skills, and good communication skills. Experience working with Microsoft Office, Database Software, and Payables would be considered assets. Candidate must have good communication skills. Duties to commence as arranged.

Applications close Friday, July 14, 2017 For information about the position, contact the undersigned at 204 835-2067.

Please send a letter of application along with a resume and three references to: Shannon Desjardins, Secretary Treasurer Turtle River School Division Box 309 McCreary, MB R0J 1B0 Phone: 835-2067 or Fax: 835-2426

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Good selection of twin mattresses starting at $149. $499 five piece table set including 32x48 inch table and four chairs. $599 rocker reclining upholstered chairs

by England Furniture (a Lay-z-boy Company). Selection of clearance solid wood bedroom suites in seven or eight piece sets in queen size bed at 45% savings. Limited selection of three piece occasional sets for $299. See staff or contact KDL for more information. Mon-Fri 9-8, Sat 9-6 & Sun 11-5. Call KDL Furniture at 204-571-1971.

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We are in need of a Facility Operations Attendant at our growing company that offers great benefits with opportunities to advance and learn alongside accomplished personnel.

The Company: Gladstone Transfer Ltd is a well-established Transportation Company with over 65 years in the transportation industry.

• We offer cutting edge technology and the latest tools.

• We offer great mentoring programs for the successful applicant.

Requirements: We are looking for a full time Facility Operations Attendant • Performs routine service work assisting with facility set up and preparation for daily operations.

• Monitors wash bay safety and productivity.

• Performs repetitive manual work involving the efficient cleaning of wash bays, mechanical rooms and washroom facilities.

• Assist with daily general cleaning and maintenance.

• Performs related work as required by management.

Qualifications: • Must be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

• Proven relationship building, interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to multi-task, think strategically and be action oriented.

The Environment: • Availability for flexible hours based on job requirements.

Gladstone Transfer Ltd. offers a competitive salary with a benefits package in an environment that is committed to success! Gladstone Transfer Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Respectively, we can only acknowledge those under consideration.

Training will be given to the successful applicant.

The successful candidate must have a passion for the industry.

Candidates that are interested can submit a resume to: info@gladstonetransfer.com

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

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

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

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

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13.76 acres near Neepawa and Plumas with approximately 4,000 sq ft well built home. Yard site has a large heated workshop, large cold storage building and other good quality buildings making this an ideal place for storage, small manufacturing or just to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and view of Riding Mountain National Park.

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Dolf Feddes at 204-745-0451

Will sell machinery by 10:30 a.m. • Internet biddng available At the Farm: 9 mile north Of Darlingford on hwy 240 then 2 ½ mile west on 22 N • owner Claude Martel 204-955-9350 Pettibone 8000 Telehandler, nice condition CIH 7140 FWA, 9280 4X4, 8120 RWA Combine 1200 hrs, 1680 combine 500 hrs on new engine and Hydro, Macdon model 974 – 36 ft Draper flex head , 1998 Canuck end dump gravel/grain trailer with combination tail gate 1990 Ford LTL 9000 Tandem hwy tractor, Cummins RTO11715 Trans, with mounted Atlas Polar cherry picker, out riggers, remote controls, capacity at 4.9 meters = 8.6 Kg,At 16 ft = 2610 kg. Truck has Fifth wheel, wet kit, air ride, safetied Manitoba truck

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467 William St, Neepawa. MLS# 1717653 40 Rutledge Rd, Neepawa. MLS# 1616427

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FARM AUCTION SALE FOR Real Meilleur

Mnday, July 10, 2017, at 11:00 a.m.

Sale site: From Fisher Branch – ½ mi. North on Hwy #17

Tractors & Equipment: 2005 McCormick MTX 150 Tractor w/shuttle shift (Ser 32T50AB4JJE33362210; 1997 CIH 9350 Tractor w/Tocon auto steer, 7044 hrs, good rubber (Ser #18038 – on engine); IHC 4166D Tractor, 6600 hrs, engine new; 1996 Bourgault 8810 Air Seeder 35’ w/440 lbs trip shank (Ser #35853AS-33); 1999 Bourgault 3225 Air Cart; 2012 Bourgault 6000 90ft Mid Harrow (Ser #41102MH-06); Airmaster 100,0000 BTU Grain Bin heater; 1998 Case-IH 5420 Square Baler; 1979 IHC 1460 Combine, new engine, 380 hrs (Ser #1700213V006284); 1982 IHC 4000 Swather w/19.5ft pickup reel (Ser #1310083-000-7394); 1998 CIH 2388 Combine, 2200 hrs, w/pick-up, axle flow, rear-wheel assist, new engine (200 hrs) (Ser #2HSCBAHR12C011186); IHC 810 20’ Header w/bat & pickup reels; Allied Auger w/ motor 7x41; (2) Westfield 606-31 Augers; NH 1033 Bale wagon; Peloquin 16ft Land leveller (Ser #16-1150), like new; Reyden 8ft Swath Roller; Rock-a-matic #57 Stonepicker (Ser #OH79084); Rock-a-Matic TM12 12ft Stonerake (Ser #JM632); IHC #50 15ft Chisel Plow; IHC #55 22ft Chisel Plow; IHC 760 20’ Offset Disc; CIH 5600 Chisel Plow 41’ w/mulchers; 2008 Honey Bee 94C 30’ Header w/2388 adapter (Ser #30GB081301); Grain Trailer w/gravity box, 150 bu.; ATV Spreader; ATV 25 gal sprayer w/10’ boom; C836 Farm King 8” x 36’ Auger w/13 hp Honda motor; Farm King 10x60 Auger; Farm King 8ft Snowblower; FEL Rock rooter; Fillrite FR311L Fuel pump and meter; GPI P-200H Chemical transfer pump; Haul All Drill Fill; Kendron Auger 8x46; Labtronics 919 Moisture meter w/case; Leica Rugby 260SG Laser level; Watermaster floating pump w/Tecumseh motor Trucks & Offroad: 2009 Int. ProStar Eagle semi truck, 1,026,040 km (Ser 32HSCUAPR09C069635); 2002 International 9100 Truck w/Neustar Grain box, 8 ½ x 20, 64 high, 862,391 km, safetied; 1968 GMC 7500 Tandem Truck w/19.5ft Grain box, Box & hoist g/c, 8 ½ x 19 (Ser #JM76701D410815); 2004 Bombardier Outlander XT ATV Miscellaneous: 3200 gal Water tank; 500 litre Slip tank w/pump; 5000 litre Diesel fuel tank; Briggs & Stratton 3.5 hp Motor w/2” water pump; Fill-Rite SD602 Gas fuel pump; (6) new unused 15ft x 60ft Hay tarps Auctioneer’s Note: Please be on time – there is very little small items, no tools, just what is advertised. Viewing 1 week before the sale.

Call Real for appointment (204) 280-0771

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

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Continued from page 7 Because of Peter’s modest personality and his deep religious faith, he probably would not have agreed with my assessment! Peter fit in very well with us despite our ignorant, youthful exuberance, served as a “leavening agent” and mentor to many of us, including a spiritual mentor, and thus began a lifelong friendship with many of his colleagues at Teachers College. My late wife, Lorraine, and I cultivated an ongoing friendship with Peter and we got to know and appreciate Peter’s family and really enjoyed our frequent visits to the Fairholme Colony.

After Teachers College and teaching for one year, Peter enrolled at the Gimli Summer School Camp in July and August of 1962 and earned his Permanent Teaching Certificate, a historic first for the Hutterite Community.

For 25 years, he taught Grades 4 to 8 in the two room Fairholme Colony Elementary School.

After Fairholme established Windy Bay Colony, near Pilot Mound, Peter was elected as Fairholme’s minister on October 28, 1979 and ordained in 1989 and served and led with skill, dedication and enthusiasm.

Following the example set by Peter, two of his daughters, Anna and Dora Maendel were awarded Bachelor of Education Degrees from the University of Manitoba in 1985.

During the decades of 1994 to 2004, nearly a hundred other Manitoba Hutterites have gone on to obtain Bachelor of Education Degrees from Brandon University. In 2013 the first group of four Hutterite women graduated from Brandon University as Registered Nurses: three of Peter’s granddaughters and one great niece. Peter was indeed a “Pioneer” in the field of Hutterite education.

Anna and Dora have both graciously accepted an invitation to be our guest speakers at this year’s Dr. Louisa Loeb 13th Annual Reunion of the Permit Teachers of Manitoba to be held on July 13, 2017, where they will give a presentation of their father’s life in the field of education.

Our theme again for this year is, “Students and Teachers Together Again” and you are once again encouraged to bring a former student or students whom you taught on permit to the gathering.

For more information about this reunion, please contact our registrar, Edith Alexiuk at 294-256-6484.

Submitted by Ed Arndt of Virden, Manitoba on behalf of the Dr. Louisa Loeb 13th Annual Reunion of Permit Teachers of Manitoba.

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