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St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church is 100!

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Submitted Neepawa Banner & Press A special celebration has been planned to commemorate 100 years for the St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Glenhope. The church was built in 1918 by a group of pioneers who moved to the area from Ukraine. The current church replaced the first one built in 1910.

Due to rising population, the church became too small and was dismantled and replaced with the much bigger current one in 1918. Each family gave $60 towards the construction of the church.

A 100th celebration will be held on Sunday, Aug. 5, at 11:00 a.m. with Father Emil Kardasenic and Metropolitan Lawrence Huculak. There will be a blessing of water, followed by lunch after service and graveside visit after lunch.

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Now we have ourselves a race!

Floyd Martens seeking Federal Conservative nomination

By Eoin Devereux

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A new candidate has thrown his name into the race to replace outgoing Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa M.P. Robert Sopuck.

Floyd Martens of Roblin has formally announced he is seeking the conservative nomination for the riding. Martens is the second person to officially step forward, as former KAP president Dan Mazier announced his intentions earlier in the summer. Both men are looking to fill the position currently held by Sopuck, who announced back in May that he would not run in the next federal election.

In an interview with the Banner & Press, Martens discussed the experience that he brings to this opportunity.

“I moved to Roblin about 30 years ago in the mid 80s.

I came here to pastor for one of the churches and I was pastoring for a couple churches in Roblin for a number of years. In 1992, I became school trustee for what was [at the time] Intermountain and is now Mountain View School Division. I served as a trustee for at least 26 years. I’ve also served recently as the president of the school board association. Currently, I’m serving in the roles of past president. And for the last few years, I served as the president of the Canadian School Board Association [CSBA], having just recently completed my term in that position.” stated Martens Marten noted that making the decision to run was a difficult one, but one that

he and his family are feeling very positive about.

“When I heard that Robert Sopuck had decided not to run again, it made me think about ‘Is this the time or is this the opportunity to step up and step into this role? After much consideration, I decided that this is the time to do it and so, I am seeking the nomination for the party,” Martens said. “My experience the last several years, certainly on a national scale [with the CSBA] has allowed me to be in various parts of Canada and see things from a national perspective.

So it became, something I thought I had to offer. A voice that moves towards getting things done.”

The next step in the nomination process will see the sale of party memberships throughout the region.

Martens acknowledges that while Mazier does have an advantage in that regard, due to starting earlier, he is confident that he will be able to make up ground and prove himself as a viable option.

“That process is well underway. An advantage I feel I have is that I know people across the region who are extremely supportive

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A celebration of stories and of the woman who told them Manawaka Festival a showcase for Margaret Laurence

By Eoin Devereux

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Neepawa’s most prominent writer is receiving some well deserved national recognition. On Friday, Aug. 10, a plaque will be unveiled at the Margaret Laurence House, designating the author as a Person of National Historic Significance.

M a rg a ret L au rence Home board president Blair Chapman said that this designation from the federal government is only given to people who have been deemed to have been significant to the history of the country.

“The Margaret Laurence Home already has a provincial designation as a historic place, but this is a recognition of Margaret herself, as a person of historic importance to our nation. So the plaque

is a federal plaque, with representatives from Parks Canada on hand on the day,” stated Chapman.

“This designation puts Margaret Laurence in the company of just about 700 other Canadians who have been recognized by this commission. It is a pretty prestigious list.”

To go along with the unveiling, Chapman noted that the board has worked with several local businesses and organizations to arrange what is being called ‘The Manawaka Festival.’

“For the day itself, it does start with the unveiling of this plaque at 1:00 p.m., but, we also have an array of other events scheduled for around this commemoration. Along with Parks Canada, the Neepawa Public Library, the Roxy Theatre and Farmery Brewery are also

partnering with us in one form or another, putting on events. We’re grateful to see so many others are joining with us to celebrate the accomplishment.”

Chapman added that the long-term hope is for this to be the start of an annual celebration.

“We have talked about perhaps turning this into an annual event. We will see just how this initial day goes and decide from there if it’s something we can grow over the course of years.

There are similar things arranged in [Lakefield where Laurence also used to live], Ontario,” noted Chapman.

“I hope that people will see that this day offers them a variety of activities. It’s not the type of thing where you have to attend everything, but there are enough things on the go that you

should find some. There are some children’s activities scheduled, as well as a few things for the parents. It’s a family-friendly experience for everyone.

Plans for the afternoon will include readings by several rural Manitoba authors and Living Library event at the Margaret Laurence Home. As well, there will be a children’s tent offering special activities for that age group. The evening’s festivities will begin at 6:00 p.m. with musical acts performing at the Farmery Estate Brewery.

The night’s schedule will also have a screening of the made-in-Canada movie, For the Moment. The day will conclude with familyfriendly ghost stories at Park Lake while roasting marshmallows at a bonfire.

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Decline, to be heard

by Chad Carpenter

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ome opportunities only come along once in a while.

One such opportunity is the movie, For the Moment, and it is coming to Neepawa’s Roxy Theatre on August 10 at 7:30 p.m.

Not only is the movie an opportunity, it should be a must-view for people of all ages, but especially for younger people. It’s not suitable viewing for children, but it tells a story that if it hadn’t happened, Canada, Britain and the whole free world as we know it might be speaking German today and under Nazi rule.

If that sounds overly dramatic, consider that in the early 1940s, much of Europe was under Hitler’s Nazi rule. Britain was the next target and was only saved by the Royal Air Force’s Battle of Britain.

British pilots flying Spitfire and Hurricane aircraft beat back the German Luftwaffe, which were much more superior in numbers and equipment. The British losses were great, but the German losses were greater, giving Hitler pause to consider his options. He chose not to invade.

Knowing that invasion was likely and that even if it never came, Europe would have to be wrestled back from German control, British prime minister Winston Churchill implemented the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan to train more pilots and air crew. Thousands of crew members were trained. Huge numbers died in battle, some even in training, some even here in Manitoba.

The BCATP Museum in Brandon says on its web site, “The British Commonwealth Air Training Plan of World War II was the largest infrastructure program Canada had ever seen. The training establishments changed the social and economic conditions in many communities forever. neepawa

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Ken Waddell The inf lux of 1,500 or more trainees and staff suddenly added to communities across Manitoba, and after the war ended, many of the B.C.A.T.P. buildings became community halls, hockey rinks, housing, and business structures.

Not surprising, with young men and women from all parts of Canada coming together during training, it was probably one of the greatest unifying forces in our history.”

So what has this to do with our area? Quite a bit actually. There were training bases at Brandon, Rivers, Neepawa, MacDonald, Carberry and Chater. The BCATP impact on the area was huge and is still being felt today.

The quote above talks about buildings being re-used and that is true.

A trained eye can spot the shingled buildings in towns and farmyards all over western Manitoba. The museum at Brandon has some, the Neepawa Legion is another.

But old re-used buildings are only a small, lingering part of the story. The real story and the effects of the war, the BCATP and the aircrew is told in the For the Moment movie. The human effort, the financial load and impact and the horrendous strain on peoples’ lives and emotions comes back to life in the movie. It was shot in 1993 and features people, places, buildings and vehicles from across western Manitoba.

It is not a documentary, as there are some historical inaccuracies.

For instance, the movie shows several different types of planes on one air base when in fact, an air base would have mostly one kind of plane. Neepawa had Tiger Moths for example. One trainee said the movie showed a lot more romance and social life than what actually existed on the bases, but others say the trainees came to town regularly for community dances and other events. Neither is the movie a novel, as many of the events actually happened and some of them all too often.

A trip to the BCATP Museum in Brandon (the air museum day is on Aug. 9 this year) and a viewing of the movie on Aug. 10 will give anyone a greater appreciation for our freedom. In summary, what stood between us and defeat in the 1940s was the BCATP, a very stubborn British prime minister and very resourceful people from all the Allied countries. Many would say it was also the hand of God intervening. Go to the museum and the movie and decide for yourself. Regardless of the method, our freedom wasn’t free, it was bought at great price.

By the way, the movie is free but donations will be accepted.

Disclaimer: The writer serves as a volunteer president of the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association.

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t’s a familiar process— You show up at the polling station, get your ballot and mark an “X” by the candidate you wish to elect. But what if you don’t want to vote for any of them?

We are about to enter the next cycle of elections and as voters head into the voting booths, they have more options than they might think.

Most Manitobans think that if they don’t want to vote for any of the candidates, they have two options: to spoil their ballot or stay home. In Manitoba, there’s a MY third option, PERSPECTIVE a voter can officially decline their ballot. To decline a ballot, Kate the voter writes “declined” any- Jackman-Atkinson where on the ballot’s front.

Declined ballots are different than spoiled ballots, which are considered to be improperly marked. The number of spoiled ballots recorded include everything from a protest vote of crossing out candidates’ names, to someone who didn’t clearly mark their “X”. A declined ballot is recorded separately and considered a protest vote.

Not all provinces allow declined ballots and the process varies from province to province. In Ontario, declining is a public process, where the voter informs the election official at the polling station. In Manitoba, voters decline ballots in the same way they vote for candidates; take the ballot to the voting booth, write “declined” instead of marking an “X” and put the ballot in the ballot box to be counted once the polls close. This process is allowed in both municipal and provincial elections in Manitoba, but isn’t yet recognized federally. In the 2016 general election, of the 443,861 ballots cast, 4,023 were declined.

Less than 1 per cent of voters declined their ballots in 2016, but I suspect many people don’t know it’s an option. It’s a legitimate way for voters to express their displeasure with all of the candidates available and I wonder if more widespread knowledge would help improve low levels of voter turn out. Over 400,000 people voted in the last provincial election, but that was only 57 per cent of the 772,877 eligible voters. Not liking any of the candidates isn’t reason enough to not participate in the democratic process.

The knowledge that a voter can officially take part in an election, while not actually endorsing a particular candidate, is good to know as voters prepare for this fall’s municipal election and the 2020 provincial election. But, while I think being able to decline a ballot is an important part of our democratic rights, it’s not the most productive.

At this point, with time to go, people who don’t feel well represented by the existing options have the opportunity to get involved.

The most obvious way is to become a candidate. In municipal elections in particular, candidates have a good chance of being elected. This May, CBC News released an analysis of the 2014 Manitoba elections and found that 37 per cent of all members of council ran uncontested and 13 municipalities had councils that were entirely acclaimed. If you don’t agree with what’s going on in your municipality, by stepping forward, you have a front row seat to actually push for change.

If stepping forward as a candidate isn’t feasible, at the provincial level, there are opportunities to get involved in one of the province’s political parties. Six parties ran candidates in the last provincial election and all accept new members. Becoming a member allows an individual to help shape official party policy, which could, in turn, become government policy.

By all means, exercise your democratic right by declining your ballot, but keep an eye on the end game. Government should work for the people, but that can only happen if constituents step up and make their needs heard.

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t is one thing for a politician to be criticized by his or her political opponents. That goes with the territory and is something that all politicians expect.

But in the case of US Attorney General Jeff Sessions, the critics are members of his own church—over 600 of them, in fact.

At issue is the way in which US Customs and Immigration officials are dealing with families who enter the United States illegally. President Trump has implemented a “zero tolerance” policy for illegals—meaning that, if you are caught entering the USA without being able to produce proper documentation, you will be placed under arrest, charged with an offence and be held in a detention center until your case can be heard by a judge.

But that policy only applies to “illegal” adults.

If they are accompanied by children, the families will be separated at the border. The parents will be detained. Their children will be cared for by social service agencies until their

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FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein parents’ cases are resolved.

The 600+ who lodged t he for ma l compla int against AG Sessions consider the above policy to be a form of Child Abuse.

This violates the policy of their church—the United Methodist Church. They are asking the church to investigate Sessions’ actions and demand that he appear before a committee of pastors and other church leaders to answer for his alleged support of this practice.

Now I will be the first to admit that I do not understand the complex problems associated with US immigration policies.

Nor am I all that acquainted with the doctrines of the United Methodist Church and the restrictions its policies impose on its members.

I respect their right to determine how they will be governed, what standards of

conduct they expect of their members and how they deal with those who violate those standards.

But I wonder if the action taken against AG Sessions will do anything to change the “zero tolerance” policy on illegals entering the US. In my view it won’t. The issue of separating children of illegals from their parents at the border is being addressed. I hope and pray that a just solution will be found. But the overall issue of immigration will be a “hot topic” for many years to come—both in the United States and in Canada.

A second question raised by the UMC members’ action is the extent to which a religious organization should censure one of its members who, in the process of carrying out his duties under the law, runs

afoul of church policy. This is an issue that all religious organizations need to address; as it is fundamental to our ability to serve society with dignity and integrity.

There is nothing wrong with religious organizations or other charitable societies making public comments on social, economic or political issues.

Their views, even though they are often controversial and contradictory, need to be heard. But the best thing they can do is to facilitate discussions that will help their adherents develop and clearly communicate their personal views on the issues of the day. Every person who speaks out on an issue is a citizen whose voice and vote can help shape public policy. That’s where the real power lies.

Publicly calling out one of your own, as the 600+ UMC members have done with AG Sessions, is rarely a wise move. It raises the question of the extent to which a religious organization can use its authority to force its will on government officials. I will address that topic next week.

Blessings of technology…

t was a wonderful day.

By pushing buttons and tur n ing d ia ls, three loads were drying on the line by ten of thea.m.

I could have pushed more buttons and turned more dials and dried all the clothing, bedding and towels inside. However, I love the scent of sun dried items and my favourite tees and sweaters last much longer when line dr ied, or la id f lat on the clothes horse. It is now an easily collapsible, lightweight metal one, the old, staunch, wooden one did not make the move.

Sadly.

In the kitchen, technology merged with primitive. Having picked a few raspberries, I decided to make some freezer jam.

I know, coloured sugar!

But it tastes darn good.

Those glass jars I couldn’t throw out now are filled w ith glow ing red jam.

The mood was struck, so I thawed the last of last

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen year’s strawberries and mixed up a batch of freezer jam. Still sweet red sugar, and still, oh, so good. The mixing and stirring was all by hand. The technology that allows the average home to have a deep freeze has not become humdrum or ho-hum. The days of boiling and canning and steaming up the home on a hot summer day to store the garden bounty for winter days has not faded.

Casting a glance a rou nd t he k itchen I spotted several over ripe bananas. Not one to waste unnecessarily, I decided to turn them into muffins. My recipe books are tattered and few, so I googled a recipe that looked doable.

I am no kitchen goddess!

Basics, simply basics. I did improvise. The chosen recipe did not call for any chocolate chips. Imagine that, no chocolate! Three bananas indicated a single batch, so I forwent the electric mixer and blended and folded industriously.

They actually turned out well. And I had the little paper muff in tin liners on hand, did not have to make an extra trip uptown. ( Had slipped up tow n for the certo, and then, when ma k i ng a not her batch of jam, needed more sugar. Two trips to town – imagine that!)

On trip one I noted that blueberries were on sale. I prefer saskatoons

but there is nothing really wrong with blueberries. In a few minutes I had several packages to tuck into that wonderful freezer. Again, for winter enjoyment.

Lunch was berries and beans. Fresh green beans, steamed with a bit of salt and pepper and a dollop of butter. A heavy dollop.

Really good. Brightening the plate was a right out of the garden tomato. Sun warmed and juicy.

It’s not often that the spirit moves me to kitchen duty. Again, the basics, but not often the extras. It is satisfying to see the row of gleaming glasses lined up on the counter. It was even more satisfying that by the end of my energy, not yet the end of the day, I could reach into the freezer and pick and choose what I wanted for supper. There was a selection. Chili won.

My rationing was that after a glut of berries and fresh vegetables, a little protein was in order.

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Observation

By Addy Oberlin

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nimals are known to show comfort to young and old, sick or healthy. I love animals and shed tears when I see an animal being mistreated. Even as a child I told my neighbour when I saw him not treating an animal right. My mother would tell me that I would be bitten by an animal some day. It never happened. We used to go to a Bible study where there were several dogs.

My friend would drive my car, because I was scared of ice and snow, but I would get out of the car first to chase away the dogs, because she was afraid of them. I feel sad when I hear of people who have to part with their pet, because they can not be with them anymore. My little dog has been a comfort to me at times. She knows when I do not feel well and gives me an extra snuggle.

The Bible tells us in Genesis 1:26 that we shall have dominion over the animals, not cruelty, mistreatment.

In this hot weather let us think of our animals this week.

Letters

Don’t privatize air service branch Confidential documents reported in April shows the Pallister government was interested in privatizing the government’s air service branch. This past week the government press conference stated they are exploring the option of privatizing both services . This would mean the sell off of the public fleet of air ambulances and water bombers.

This is short term thinking on the part of the Pallister government. Liquidating an essential public service to balance the books in the short term is not a wise move.

The province owns and maintains 22 aircrafts providing air ambulance service to rural and remote communities as well as for forest fire suppression throughout the province.

Air ambulance is an essential service saving thousands of lives throughout the province. Manitoba forest fires are a reality so why are we chopping our water bombers. With global warming forest fires numbers will only increase. Does this government really believe that it’s cheaper to outsource both of these essential services.

A government spokesman stated that the expression of interest is currently being developed. In other words by the time you find out it will be a done deal.

In closing, I encourage Manitobans to contact their MLA on this matter.

Inky Mark, former MP Dauphin, MB

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Juliet meets her match There are no accidental meetings between souls

1998 was a hard year for Juliet Stoughton. Sure, she almost single-handedly ended the political career of would-be mayor Raymond Cooper, seriously contemplated a protest at the Baptist Church, and made two close friends in Sarah Hyden-Smith and Iris Long.

The truth is, however, there were things going on within Juliet her newfound fame couldn’t camouflage.

She had nothing against Tangi Blevins, but she just couldn’t sit any longer, listening as the pseudosuperstar sang those famous lyrics

by Dolly Parton: And I will always love you Bitter-sweet memories That’s all I have And all I am taking with me.

Juliet left the fairground stands rapidly, making her way past the ticket booth and vendors selling corndogs, cotton candy and funnel cakes. She walked quickly, her only thought being how she would soon be anywhere besides there, surrounded by all those happy people.

Juliet was an avid reader. Ancient history had always been her favorite subject. She thought a lot about something Plato said. “Love is a serious mental disease,” he explained.

Juliet used to believe Plato was too busy thinking elevated thoughts to understand something as simple as true love. Now, she was beginning to understand what he meant.

Finally, nearly out of earshot of the concert, Juliet took a turn in the direction of the fair exit. In just a hundred feet or so, past the Chamber of Commerce display, she would be safe, or so she thought.

As she hurried, Juliet kept her eyes on the ground, taking long steps to

keep her pace.

That’s when it happened, like a scene from “The Way We Were,” with Robert Redford and Barbra Streisand. The 1970s tale shifts between four different time periods as two young lovers meet and break up in college, only to be reunited, and married, years later.

“Juliet?” the familiar voice said.

She looked up to see Chris Rhodehouse, the man she once considered her soulmate, directly in front of her.

“You look great,” he said, seemingly as surprised as she was.

“What are you doing here?” Juliet asked. “I mean, I never took you as a ‘fair’ kind of person.”

“My company has a booth in the Exhibit Hall,” he answered. “You must not have gone in there or you would have noticed.”

He asked how she was. She said she was fine. The truth was she felt anything but fine at the moment.

He told her he saw her name in the newspaper.

“Did you really run for mayor?”

Juliet didn’t have much to say.

Or perhaps she just couldn’t get the words out.

He told her he missed her, and thought of her a lot. Juliet sensed he might be waiting for her to say the same.

After a moment of awkward silence, she spoke. “You know, Chris,” she began, “it’s been really nice to see you.”

“Would you like to get a soda or

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something?” he asked.

“No, actually, I was just rushing to the ladies’ room so I could get back to the concert.”

Chris was surprised by her newfound interest in country gospel music.

“It was nice seeing you,” Juliet said just before turning toward the ladies’ room just 20 feet to her right. “Take care.”

Suddenly, Juliet realized she was in the mood to see the rest of the concert. Upon entering the stand area, she noticed Iris Long taking pictures for the newspaper. She slipped in beside her new friend.

“I’m surprised to see you here,” Iris noted with a friendly laugh.

“Well,” Juliet replied with a grin, “I wanted to see what all the excitement was about.”

She was just in time, as Tangi reappeared on stage for her final encore: Turn your radio on, and listen to the music in the air.

Turn your radio on and glory share.

Turn the lights down low, and listen to the Master’s radio.

Get in touch with God, turn your radio on.

Helen Drysdale out of helen’s kitchen

Hodge Podge

This old favorite dish from the Maritimes is a tasty way to eat fresh garden veggies.

Of course each family made it the way grandma made it. Some used fresh dill, some use basil and others used summer savoury. Choice the herb your family likes best and enjoy this delicious way to get colourful veggies to your family.

Hodgepodge 12 baby new potatoes, cut in half or 4 large, cut into pieces 2 cups sliced fresh carrots or baby-cut carrots 1-2 large handfuls of green or yellow beans, trimmed 1 cup fresh or frozen green peas

3 Tbsp. butter 1 small onion, finely chopped 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 pepper or more to taste 1/2 cup cream 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil, dill or herb of your choice

In a large pot, layer potatoes then carrots then beans, then peas; add cold water to cover. Add 1 tsp. salt.

Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and boil gently for 15 minutes or until potatoes are just tender. Drain; set aside.

Return pan to medium heat; melt butter. Add onion, herb of choice, and sauté about 5 minutes or until onion is softened. Stir in cream and 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper, add in vegetables and toss to coat. Gently heat up-do not boil.

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Just then, she remembered a quote by her favorite modern author, J.S.B. Morse: “A broken heart is just the growing pains necessary so that you can love more completely when the real thing comes along.

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History preserved at Air Museum

By Stephen Hayter Submitted

The British Commonwealth Air Training Plan of World War I I was the largest infrastructure prog ra m Ca nada had ever seen, su r pa ss i ng the construction of the transcontinental railway.

The training establishments changed the social and economic conditions in ma ny commun it ies forever. The inf lux of 1, 50 0 or more t r a i nees and staf f suddenly added to communities like Neepawa, and after the war ended many of the B.C.A.T.P. buildings became community halls, hockey rinks, housing, and business structures. Not surprising, with young men & women from all parts of Canada coming together during training, it was probably one of the

The British Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum in Brandon.

greatest unifying forces in our history. #1 Central Navigation School at Rivers and #23 Elementary Flying Training School at Neepawa was a huge part of both town’s

history. That history is preserved at the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum and on Aug. 9 we can see, touch and watch that history f ly again!

The CATPM Air Dis-

play Event on Aug. 9 will feature the air museum’s own WWII f lying aircraft, including the Canadian and British Tiger Moths, our Harvard, our Cornell and Stinson. We are also

KAP announces new president Submitted Media release The Keystone Agricultural Producers board of directors has appointed Bill Campbell to the position of president, as per its by-laws. He replaces Dan Mazier who stepped down earlier this month to pursue a federal party nomination.

Campbell has served as KAP vice-president for the last year and a half, and previous to that was involved with KAP at the district level and on the board of directors.

Campbell is a fourth-generation farmer near Minto,

with 2,640 acres – 1,700 of them seeded to annual crops.

He also runs a purebred Limousin cattle operation.

“I accept the presidency with great enthusiasm, and look forward to engaging with our grassroots farmer membership, as well as with industry stakeholders and government,” Campbell said.

“There is a lot for our organization to do. We need to look down the road five to 10 years to see where agriculture fits in the Canadian economy. At the same time, we need to look at shorter-term issues that are affecting our industry today.”

Justin Jenner, who has served as KAP vice-president in the past, will fill Campbell’s vacated position.

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very excited to have a number of private aircraft, two Stearman, a Harvard and a T-28 Trojan!

Gates open 4:00 p.m., $10 per person, 12 and under free. The RCA Mu-

seum will have a display on site. Food vendors on site. Come see the historic aircraft up close, bring a lawn chair a Flying Demonstration will take place at 6:00 p.m., weather permitting.

The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum is Canada’s only air museum solely dedicated to the preser vation of those who trained and fought for t he Br it ish Commonwealth during WWII. The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum is proud to be one of the seven Manitoba Signature Museums, a Manitoba Star Attraction and a National Historic Site. There were also a number of other schools at Portage La Prairie, Carberry, Dauphin, Souris, MacDonald and relief landing strips at Chater, Douglas and Eden.

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NACI well represented at Western Canada Challenge Five local athletes compete for Team Manitoba

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

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Josh Blondeau knocked in a hole-in-one on Monday, July 30 at the annual Touchwood Charity Scramble, at the Neepawa Golf and Country Club. The 20-yearold achieved this feat on the fourth hole netted the $10,000 prize. Congratulations to Blondeau on the accomplishment.

Padres poised to win it all Santa Clara baseball playoffs

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

The Portage Padres are a win away from c l a i m i n g t he S a nt a Clara Baseball League (SCBL) championship.

The team has defeated the Carberr y Royals in the first two games in the best-of-five final.

In game one on Friday, July 27, Portage came away with a 4-2 victory. Pitcher Dustin Donald picked up the win for the Padres after going the full seven innings. For game two,

which was played on Monday, July 30, an eight run third inning powered the Padres to a 12-7 win. Rod McLeod is credited as the winning pitcher, while Donald collected the save.

The Padres have a chance to sweep the series with game three on Wednesday, Aug. 1 in Portage la Prairie.

The final result from that game was available after the Banner & Press publication deadline.

Details will appear in the Aug 10 edition.

Annual General Meeting 7:30 p.m Wednesday, August 8 Neepawa Library The Neepawa Natives is a community owned team.

Come out and meet the staff and board as we plan for the coming years.

For more information call Ken Waddell at 204-476-3401

Neepawa definitely put its best foot forward recently at the 2018 Western Canada Track and Field Challenge. The event, held in Sherwood Park, AB from July 27-29, featured the best high school age track athletes from across the prairies. For Team Manitoba, there were five individuals with a connection to Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (NACI) and Prairie Storm Athletics selected for the team. Those athletes included Lara Denbow in the Midget Women’s category and Tanner Mann, Taine Middleton, Ben Perret and Daxx Turner in the Youth Men’s category.

A solid start on day one It was an exciting first day for the midget and youth teams at the WCC on Friday, July 27, as both squads came out soaring with a combined total of 14 medals. Daxx Turner

was among those early medal winners, picking up a bronze in the javelin event, with a throw of 43.95 metres.

In the 4x400 metre relay, Tanner Mann and Ben Perrett teamed with fellow Manitobans, Garen Nault and Trey Friesen. Their combined effort earned them a silver medal, with a race time of 3:27.57. Taine Middleton would collect another medal for Manitoba in the relay, this time with the 4x100m squad. That team finished third overall in the race and was able to set a new provincial record in the process, with a time record of 43.09 seconds.

As for Lara Denbow, she was part of the bronze medal winning medley relay team.

More medals on day two There was a pair of individual honours for NACI runners to start the day. Lara Denbow started things off with a gold medal in the high jump with a

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Lara Denbow secured a new Western Canada Challenge midget girls high jump record with a jump of 1.66 metres.

jump of 1.66 metres. Daxx Turner also reached the podium with a third-place result in the triple jump. His jump of 13.48m was also a new personal best. In total, Manitoba was able to bring home an additional 30 medals, to go along with their 14 from day one.

Other notable results for the team members included Middleton finishing fourth in the youth men’s 100m with a new personal best

time of 11.28 seconds. Perrett also claimed a fourth place result, this one in the youth mens 400m with a new personal best time of 50.03 seconds. Tanner Mann completed in the same race and finished a solid seventh. Denbow also had a seventh place finish, that one in the 300m.

Congratulations to all the athletes who represented the province at the Western Canada Challenge.

Neepawa Natives to host AGM

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

Considering the major changes that have occurred for the Neepawa Natives this off-season, the upcoming Annual General Meeting could be one of the most important ones in the MJHL team’s 30-year history.

The AGM has been scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 8 at the Neepawa Public Library. The gathering is expected to cover several topics of significance for the junior “A” club, including the current financial outlook, the newly imposed travel fee and changes to the general manager position. Neepawa Natives board president Ken Waddell said it’s very important for people to attend this event and share their views on the franchise.

“The team has undergone some major changes in staff, player turnover and in how we finance our operations,” said Waddell. “It is very important that people come out to the Annual General Meeting to show support and offer suggestions, as the hockey team is so important to the community. Communities sometimes lose projects and events or even a team when a little bit of input by everyone could have made all the difference and prevented a community’s loss. It is important for a community to grow at every opportunity and the team is a good example of

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how we can grow.”

Although the official financial statement will not be released to the public until the meeting, Waddell did confirm to the Banner & Press that this year’s statements show a loss. Last year, the team made a profit of $1,295.

In the eleven years of community ownership, the Neepawa Natives have posted a profit in only in only four of those years. That being said, Waddell did note that the team is actually in a much better financial situation compared to some other MJHL teams. He added that with the approval of a refinancing plan and travel fee, the board is hopeful these changes will put the team on a road to both a winning record on the ice and a profit in each future year.

Waddell also hopes that more people will consider an even more active role with the team, and be a board member.

“The board has set up a nominating committee and are looking for a number of people to come on the board.

A few board members have decided to take a break and so there is an opportunity to get involved for sure.” The nominating committee consists of Cam Tibbett, Kevin Cook and Rob James.”

The Annual General Meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 8 in the back room at the Neepawa Library.

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What does the Neepawa Natives Junior “A” Hockey Club stand for?

What does the team mean for the What is the Economic impact for the area?

The team spends almost The Neepawa Natives stayed with friends or family regularly monitors the while in town, therefore a all of its $400,000 budget community, players and alumni? economic impact the team person could suggest the locally. Of course, the game

The following is a message from Robby Moar, our Director of Marketing and Assistant Coach. He is a proud alumni and it’s with good reason. Let Robby’s words tell you one part of the Neepawa Natives’ story and history “Junior hockey is a very unique aspect of the sport as it allows teenagers to be apart of a team, grow as a person and forge their own path into education or the workforce. For me, junior hockey was a dream come true and the Portage Terriers, Swan Valley Stampeders and especially the Neepawa Natives are the ones to thank for giving me the opportunity I was so thankful to receive.

Not only did Neepawa take me in and house me for three years but they also got me to the next level. Following my time in Neepawa, I was able to go to Minot State University and play for an outstanding

hockey team as well as make best friends for life. When I think about mentors in the sport and people I look up to it’s an extremely large list.

First of f, my parents for always believing in me and giving me all the tools I needed to succeed. Some others would be Myles Cathcart, Blake Spiller, Wade Regier, Ken Brooks, Arron Asham and Dwayne Kirkup just to name a few.

Without all of these people, I would not have obtained the love for the game that I have today. Now, however, it’s time to look to the future and it’s an extremely exciting opportunity to coach all of these young men who will be calling Neepawa home.

I look forward to watching our players grow and mature as well as working with them to achieve the goals that they have placed upon themselves.”

has on the local economy.

For example, based on the 90 families attending 2018 the spring camp there was a direct $35,000 impact on the community in the 3-day weekend. Families spent $4,637 on fuel, $7,450 on lodging, $9,552 in restaurants, an estimated $1,900 at the Yellowhead canteen, $3,909 at other businesses and $3,473 on groceries.

In addition, the amount brought in to the team by way of fees and miscellaneous purchases came to another $10,000. A number of families said they

house in which they stayed purchased food items for their guests in addition to the reported purchases.

During the hockey season, the team spends over $60,000 on billeting costs as each player is provided with room and board in a family home in the community. Ice rental at the Yellowhead Centre comes in at $24,000 plus per year and 34% of the income at the YHC concession, the Red Line Grill comes from Neepawa Natives Hockey games. The team also rents the YHC hall several times a year at full retail rental rates.

day meals money is spent out of town but 33 times a year, out of town teams buy their team meals locally.

Because of Neepawa’s central location, over 100 MJHL team trips come to or through Neepawa which is a good thing for Neepawa restaurants. Team staff salaries get spent locally and $60,000 per year goes to the local billet families. Billet families provide a homestyle atmosphere for our players and most families plow their billet fees back into the local grocery store.

Financial statements Over 90 Neepawa Natives players have Because the Neepawa Natives Junior “A” Hockey Club is community-owned financial statements are issued each year at the team Annual General Meeting(AGM) which will be held Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Neepawa Library. Copies of the statements will be available at the meeting.

graduated to higher levels of hockey Robby

Player recruitment and educational support

By Byron Billett Director of Player Personnel/Head Scout Byron Billett is entering his fourteenth season associated with the Natives’ Organization.

Billett played part of three seasons with the Natives from 1999-2000 season to the 20012002 season while completing his junior career as MJHL he was Addison Champion with the Winkler Flyers in 2002. Byron was recruited to play university hockey with Brandon University (CIS/USport). Unfortunately the summer prior to the 2002/03 season the university suspended its hockey operations. Despite that Byron went on to acquire three degrees (BA., BEd., & MEd.) towards his career as an educator and joining the club as a scout again in the 2007-2008 seasons.

Throughout his time with the Natives, Billett has been a highly respected player, scout, and in hockey operations for the Natives in the past. Furthermore, Byron spent the 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2016-17, & 2017-18 seasons as assistant coach with the club.

Billett’s current role with the

club is to support the players on the team and work with his scouting staff to identify quality prospects for the club. Billett works throughout t he year identifying players to be listed or drafted by the club each season.

Byron’s player development position is to help teach, train and help student with school com m it ment s, professiona l opportunities, and Major Junior exposure. He also works closely with the General Manager, helping in player trades and acquisitions, including being directly involved in recruiting or scouting new players for the organization.

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Team billet program known across Canada and U.S. Mary Ellen Clark Neepawa Natives Junior ‘A’ Hockey team Billet Coordinator

The Neepawa Natives J u n i o r ‘A’ H o c k e y Association has a very well organized billet program.

Players homes are visited and we ensure it is a good family home. If possible we billet two players together if the billet family has the available accommodations.

The billet families are provided with a nutritional booklet to assist with meal planning. We have a billet

meeting early in the fall with billets, players and coaching staff so everyone hears the same information r e g a r d i n g hou s e ho ld expectations and team rules. We become a very tight hockey family.

I have billeted for thirteen years and have made a home away from home for over 70 players. A very high percentage of the players stay in touch with their billet families many years later as they move on to receive their education and play college hockey. These young men become our hockey sons.

This became very evident to all billets following the Humboldt Broncos bus accident. Billet families take very good care of your sons. As billet coordinator I don’t just look after my three players but all 23 on the team. Player alumni fondly recall their time in Neepawa and come “home” to visit from all across Canada and the States.

Thank you for allowing us to share in your sons hockey journey as he strives to reach the next level.

Team Billet Co-ordinator Mary Ellen Clark (fourth from left) and a few of her many “boys” and their parents.

Head coach Dustin Howden Travel fees brought in for 2018-19

Dustin Howden is entering his fifth season with the Neepawa Natives organization and his third season as Head Coach.

During his time with the club, the team has steadily made progress year after year.

Going from a team that accumulated just 28 points (PTS) in the 2015/2016 MJHL regular season to his first year as head coach in 2016/2017, when the team had a 48PT season to last year’s 54PTS. The 2016/2017 season was a memorable one for Howden, as the team made the playoffs for the first time in six years.

Howden’s goal as a coach is to develop the players both physically and mentally and to build a successful team atmosphere

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which will result in a positive experience for everyone involved. It is a competitive game, it is expected that players and staff work a little harder each day to achieve both team and personal goals. The recent team records over the past few years have shown improvement and working with Byron Billett moving players on to the next level has continued at a high level.

Heading into the 2018/2019 season, Howden and the rest of the organization are very excited to get to work with the players again and get back into the playoffs. They are also striving to promote the players onto the next level of hockey and education.

Player benefits

In addition to a very positive community and hockey experience, Neepawa Natives Junior “A” Hockey Club provides players with sticks, equipment, billeting in a family home, team jackets, tracksuits, travel in a modern highway coach bus, road meals and lodging when required on road trips.

The Neepawa Natives Junior “A” Hockey Club h a s b een work i n g at providing an excellent hockey experience for 30 years. The team is very grateful for the support we have received from fans, the community, sponsors, staff, players and parents over the years.

For the past 10 years, the team has been community owned. Costs have outrun income by an average of $18 ,0 0 0 per yea r.

Consequently, the team has accumulated debt and the board has decided this can’t continue to increase.

The 2018-19 season is going to see more cost increases as we will be chartering a bus as we

have had to retire our old bus. Over the years, we have owned a number of buses and t hey a l l wear out and need to be replaced eventually. The team wants to provide the best possible, safe transportation so we are chartering a bus going forward. It will be a safe, more comfortable bus but it will cost more.

After much agonizing and consideration, the Board of Directors has voted to implement a travel fee of $267 per month per player (for six months) to help cover bus costs, road meals and motel accommodation when it is needed.

Team President Ken

Waddell said, “We realize this will impact players and families but many Canadian junior teams charge a fee and the board feels a t ra nspor t at ion fee is the fairest to all concerned.”

The Neepawa Natives annual budget is approximately $400,000 and it will inevitably go up as costs increase each year. The board and staff continue to work hard to control costs and increase revenue from all available sources and we ask for the support of fans, the com mu n it y, sponsor s, players and parents as we look ahead to many more years of Junior A hockey in Neepawa.

Sometimes I am asked questions about the Neepawa Natives hockey team.

By Ken Waddell

years so that agreement is fulfilled and the note came off the books.

Who owns the team?

The team follows a common model for Neepawa, you own the team in much the same way as the Yellowhead Centre, the Neepawa Curling Club and the Neepawa Golf and Country Club.

All four organizations are run by an elected board selected at their respective annual meetings.

In the case of the Neepawa Natives, the team started in 1989 under private ownership that evolved over the years to a point where a single owner, Gaynor Vivian owned the team. In 2008, Vivian turned the team over to the community on a 10 year agreement that, should the team be sold, that after all the bills were paid, up to $100,000 would be paid to him. The agreement was secured by a promissory note for $100,000. The team stayed under community ownership past the 10

Don’t Ken and Christine Waddell make a lot of money off the team?

No, it actually costs us money and a lot of time, but we are dedicated to the team and our community.

The Neepawa Banner & Press have always been a sponsor to the team since its inception in 1989.

Currently the Neepawa Banner & Press give a $5000 sponsorship to the team. The paper charges the team for some printing services and any advertising is usually offered at half price. In addition, Ken and Christine Waddell have lent the the team $40,000 to help out when funds have run low.

Neepawa Banner & Press

Does the team make money?

Well, sometimes but sometimes not. Over the 11 years of community operations the team

has made money four years out of eleven but has averaged a loss of $20,028 per year. Therefore the team debt is about $200,000 as of 2018.

earlier staff have always been dedicated to the team’s success.

We need to encourage our staff and players every way we can to achieve success.

What does the team do for me or Neepawa or the Yellowhead or anybody?

These two pages help to answer that question. The economic impact is significant. Neepawa can boast that in spite of being in a very small market, we have a Junior “A” hockey club.

Team debt?

As a community, we need to get the “debt monkey” off the team’s back. The implementation of a travel fee will generate $38,000 more income and that will help.

Neepawa is taking a leadership role in that it is one of three Manitoba Junior Hockey League teams that have implemented a fee of some kind. The other two are Winnipeg and Selkirk.

Many leagues charge a fee, sometimes as much a $6000 per player. The board feels that fees will come very soon all across Canada. It’s just a reality that recognizes a need for enough team income to provide a good hockey environment including the game day experience, safe travel along with player development

How can the team do better?

Obviously the team would like to do better on the ice. Making the play-offs is a very desirable goal and our staff have always been dedicated to that.

Getting there The team has a good list of talented players. The team staff listed on these pages, along with

and education.

The team’s debt, at about $200,000 is low compared to many teams. It has cost some teams a lot more than that to get a team and keep it running. The debt load needs to be re-formatted and the board approved a debt plan at the end of 2017 that is being worked on throughout the current year. In most communities the team debt is carried by 20 or even 50 community members.

Neepawa currently has 10 lenders and needs about 14 more to even out the load and pay off the bank.

The board’s debt plan will save a lot of money in bank interest and service charges and place the team on a firm footing for many years to come.

Pages 9 and 10 compliments of the Neepawa Banner & Press.

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Chrome and steel, speed and beauty

PHOTOS BY MARTIN WARNER

Above left: Chris Borreson is presented with the trophy for first place in the Yellowhead Roadrunners annual Airport Drag Racing event. The trophy was made

by Darcy Mitchler of Piston Ring in Neepawa. Henry Epp of Rivers finished second. Centre: One of the vehicles races off the start line. Above right: Borreson is interviewed after his victory.

PHOTOS BY EOIN DEVEREUX

As part the of a full weekend of festivities, the Yellowhead Roadrunners also hosted a classic car show and shine at the Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op on Friday, July 27. Unfortunately, some early evening rain chased away some of the vintage vehicles. There were, however, about 15 classic car owners who braved the elements to show off.

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Summer is in full swing out at Country Meadows in Neepawa. At Country Meadows, we love to take many different handi-van outings to many different locations regularly. Examples of trips this summer are: various restaurants in town for a delicious lunch out, afternoons enjoying the beautiful gardens at Glenda and Joe MacPhee’s, picnics at our local wonderful bird park, the Neepawa Legion, Plumas, Minnedosa, country cruises, Clear Lake, the Sandhills Casino, Austin museum etc. To offer this activity, we do various fundraisers throughout the year to cover the costs of these trips to ensure all residents get to go out and enjoy the trips. One of the fundraisers we are doing at this time is our summer raffle. We are fortunate for the donations from Neepawa Home Hardware, Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op, Brian James and Nathan White for the great

summer prizes. Tickets are $2.00 and can be purchased at the Country Meadows business office or through the activity department staff. Come buy a ticket and try your luck at winning the barbecue or the great patio furniture!

There are some special events coming up in August.

Our events are always open to members of our community to come and attend and visit with the friends of Country Meadows.

Country Meadows Personal Care Home will be holding their Annual Strawberry Social on Thursday, Aug.2 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.

It will be an afternoon of socializing with entertainment provided by the Happy Rock Band as well as delicious treats served with your coffee or tea. There will be a silver donation for the event as well a prize table for the Country Meadows recreational department.

We are excited to be having Don and Shirley Winthrop’s petting farm to be coming to our grounds

to showcase the various little animals for residents and visitors. The event will be in the courtyard off the multi-purpose room on Wednesday, Aug. 8 from 1:30-3:30pm.

On Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 7:00 p.m. is our “Cruise Night” out at Country Meadows. There will be a great display of antique cars and tractors in our parking lot for all to enjoy.

The evening will consist of taking a trip down memory

lane with the antiques, live entertainment and of course some yummy treats! If the weather is not cooperating on the 21st, a rain date of Tuesday, Aug. 28 has been set. Everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy with the grandparents of Country Meadows.

We at Country Meadows are hoping everyone is having a safe and wonderful summer, stay cool and hope to see you soon!

Dr. Derek Papegnies Optometrists

499 Mountain Avenue

For Appointment

204-476-2002

Notice of Environment Act Proposal Manitoba Sustainable Development has received a proposal pursuant to The Environment Act regarding the following operation and invites public participation in the review process: TRI-J INDUSTRIES – STATIONARY SAWMILL – FILE: 5980.00 An Environment Act proposal has been filed by Tri-J Industries for the continued operation of a stationary sawmill facility at SW 34-17-15W in the Rural Municipality of Rosedale, Manitoba. The facility manufactures timber using circular saw and further processing some of the rough lumbers using a planer. Tri-J industries also proposes to install a grinder to produce livestock bedding from waste wood. The potential environmental effects of the development are related to noise and particulate emissions.

Anyone likely to be affected by the above operation and who wishes to comment on the proposal should contact Eshetu Beshada, Environmental Engineer, in writing or by email at eshetu.beshada@gov.mb.ca or by telephone at 204-945-7023, not later than August 31, 2018. Further information is available from the Online Public Registry: www.manitoba. ca/sd/eal/registries/index.html Information submitted in response to this proposal is considered public information and will be made available to the proponent and placed on the public registry established in accordance with Section 17 of The Environment Act. Environmental Approvals Branch Manitoba Sustainable Development 1007 Century Street Winnipeg MB R3H 0W4 Toll Free: 1-800-282-8069 Fax: 204-945-5229 Website: www.manitoba.ca/sd/eal

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Manawaka Festival A Celebration of Stories in Neepawa, MB August 10, 2018

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Come to Gladstone for 4 days of fun!

GLADSTONE FAIR THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY August 9 th , 10 th , 11 th & 12 th 2018 Beginning with the unveiling of the plaque commemorating Margaret Laurence as a Person of National Historic Significance, the day continues with events celebrating the power of stories – in books, theatre, film and music.

Join us for a fun, free, family event!

1:00 Plaque Unveiling.

Everyone is welcome. Stay for cake and lemonade. Margaret Laurence Home yard, 312 1st Avenue.

2:00 Children’s Activity Tent.

- 4:00 Stories, songs, drama games, balloons, crafts under the tent on the Margaret Laurence Home (MLH) yard.

3:00 Manitoba Author Readings.

Join Donna Besel, Craig Russell and host Sharron Arksey for readings and

conversation. MLH main floor.

4:30 Living Library.

Check out a living book: six engaging storytellers throughout the MLH with a unique tale to share with you.

5:30 Music at the Farmery.

Join Manitoba singer-songwriter Rob

Waddell for great tunes along with fish, ribs, pulled pork and a cold beverage from the Farmery Food Truck. Admission

free, 20% off food prices as posted.

7:30 Movie Night at the Roxy.

Watch the made-in-Manitoba classic, For the Moment, starring Russell Crowe, in this century-old theatre with stateof-the-art picture and sound. Free admission. Concession available. Roxy Theatre, Hamilton St. 9:00 Park Lake Campfire.

Join us for family-friendly ghost stories,

campfire songs and marshmallows.

Please bring a marshmallow stick!

Park Lake picnic shelter.

ALL DAY: Free admission to the Margaret Laurence Home.

Self-guided tours of Manitoba’s most beautiful town available.

This event organized by the Margaret Laurence Home Committee.

If you have any questions regarding any part of this day please phone 204-476-3612.

Delmar Commodities & Legend Seeds Bullmania Presented by Gladstone Ag. Society Rodeo Arena 7:00 p.m.

Beer Gardens 5:00 p.m. - Midnight Vendor & Craft Sale 7-10 pm

Fri. August 10th 7-10 am 11am-1pm

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The annual Gladstone Fair runs this year from from Thursday, Aug. 9 to Sunday, Aug. 12. The always popular parade as shown above in a picture from our files will be held at 11:15 on Saturday, August 11

Fair weekend features will include 3D Barrel Racing, a parade, three pancake breakfasts, a small animal farm and a huge number of other activities throughout the weekend. The Delmar Commodities and Legend Seeds Bullmania will be featured in Thursday evening.

There will be a beer garden from 5 to midnight on Thursday. Friday will see a farmer’s market from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Legion will hold a pig roast starting at 5 p.m on Friday.

The Gladstone Chamber Block Party and Beer Gardens is on at 7 p.m. on Friday.

Saturday has a full day of activities with entertainment, a slow-pitch tournament and a vendor and craft sale.

On Sunday there will be the Tuesday August 7 - Saturday, August 18 third pancake breakfast of the Closed Monday August 7th weekend and an all-day Road Hockey tournament.

Clarke’s of Gladstone

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7

Welcome to the Gladstone Fair!

ROBERT SOPUCK,

Member of Parliament

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Check out an upcoming Assiniboine program information session and discover why more and more people choose college.

Chat with our informative staff at our Victoria Avenue East campus in Brandon on Tuesday, August 7 and find out more about the college’s hands-on programs.

To register and for more information, call 204.725.8750 or email recruit@assiniboine.net.

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Thurs. August 9th

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Gladstone Vet Clinic 204-385-2892 Large and Small Animal Services 24/7 Emergency Service

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Enjoy all the fun at the fair activities!

Best of luck to everyone participating in the Fair!

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Storewide! 20% OFF

(Some exceptions) purses, scarves & clothing Many items reduced for final clearance!

Phone: 385-2434 or Toll Free: 1-888-259-6416 Open Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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4-H pancake breakfast (Co-op parking lot) Farmers Market (between post office & town office) 3pm Happy Rock Horseshoes 4-H Club achievement (rodeo arena) 2-4pm Touch the trucks (fairgrounds) 1-7pm Small Animal Farm (fairgrounds) 5-8pm Gladstone Legion #110 Outdoor Pig Roast 7pm-midnight Gladstone Chamber Block Party & Beer Gardens featuring Old Thyme Band & Flatliner (street in front town office) 6:30pm 3D Barrel Racing (rodeo arena)

8-10:30 am 9:30 am 9am-5pm 10:30 am 11:15 am 1:00pm 1-4 pm 1-4 pm 1-4 pm All Day

Gladstone Arena Pancake Breakfast 4-H horseshow (rodeo arena) Small Animal Farm (fairgrounds) Kids Parade (united Church) Fair Parade (old town garage parking lot) Coke Dive (swimming pool) Live Entertainment by 2 Man Band (cookshack in park) Vendor & Craft Sale (fairgrounds) Gladstone Chamber Family Fair (street in front town office) Slo-pitch tournament

Sun. August 12th 8-11 am All Day

Gladstone Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast (Gladstone Arena) Road hockey tournament teams of 8

INFORMATION/ENTRIES Parade/ fair - Tara Fulton 204-870-9524 Slo Pitch - Zapphira Neuschwander 204-385-2002 Horse show - Megan Hall Road Hockey - Darcy Melony 204-871-5185

Gladstone Chamber of Commerce

Welcome to the Gladstone Fair!

Welcomes you to the

Adults $15 • 6-12 $10 • 5 and under Free Supper: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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Friday August 10, 2018

Outdoor Pig Roast Everyone welcome

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Behold, therefore I will deliver thee to the men of the east for a possessio shall set their palaces in thee, and make their dwellings in thee: they shall and they shall drink thy milk.

And I will make Rabbah a stable for camels, and the Ammonites a couch and ye shall know that I am the Lord. For thus saith the Lord God; Becaus thine hands, and stamped with the feet, and rejoiced in heart with all thy land of Israel; Behold, therefore I will stretch out mine hand upon thee, a

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Clear Lake beckons with

Wasagaming Chamber Days

Kayaks, Bikes, & Repairs OPEN EVERY WEEKEND (Sportsmans Park Onanole MB)

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PHOTO BY JOHN DRINKWATER, COURTESY OF THE BANNER & PRESS ARCHIVES

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Tue. 12-3 p.m. family FunFri. forSat. the whole

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Friends of RMNP organized the Kiddie Parade which takes place earlier. Hundreds of kids, parents and grandparents participate in this event.

The 2017 event celebrated Canada 150 anniversary.

It is one of the highlights of the Clear Lake season.

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Mon. Wed. Sun. 12-10 p.m.

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A colourful entry provided by The Boardwalk staff in last year’s Wasagaming Chamber Days Parade.

The popular Wasagaming Chamber Days Parade is held annually during second weekend of August.

Parade entries come from many surrounding communities.

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The Ta-Wa-Pit Drive Stores have started their

ANNUAL SUMMER SALES!

Seagulls and Sand Castles Sun & Sand Beachcomber Clothing and Laundromat

Come early for best selection!

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One Stop Shopping Hardware, Plumbing and Electrical, Paint, Liquor & Lottery Vendor, Grocery & Meat

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Wasagaming Chamber Days August 11 & 12, 2018 Saturday Kiddies Parade: 12:30 pm • Full parade: 1 pm Saturday & Sunday Music, Games & Family Activities See our website for more details

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fun for all August 11 & 12

Scenes from the 2017 Wasagaming Chamber Days

PHOTOS BY JOHN DRINKWATER

Left- Mounted Park Warden Staff participated in the 2017 Wasagaming Chamber Days Parade in Clear Lake.

Right-Clothing businesses entry in the 2017 Wasagaming Chamber Days Parade.

Open daily thru October long

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Wasagaming chamber awards grants

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Earlier this year, three non profit Clear Lake organizations, submitted grant requests to Wasagaming Chamber of Commerce. Those successful in receiving funds were : Wasagaming Community Arts (WCA), $1000 for easels / pedestals. $1000 for children’s programming.; Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve (RMBR), $1000 for Zebra Mussel awareness materials, posters, brochures etc.; and Friends of Riding Mountain National Park (Friends of RMNP), $1000 for children’s educational programming costs including new or refurbishing props etc.

Pictured left, Brae Forbes - WCA Administrator, Jason Potter - Wasagaming Chamber of Commerce President, Valerie Pankratz - Executive Director of RMBR and George Hartlan - CAO of Friends of RMNP.

Dog days of summer at Minnedosa beach

Onanole & Clear Lake, MB

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Riding Mountain House

Bed & Breakfast at the Park

Riding Mountain House is conveniently located at the Onanole trailhead leading to Riding Mountain National Park’s South Gate Entrance. Our indoor spaces feature flatscreen televisions, satellite, and Wifi. Flat room rates of $129 per night include a continental breakfast.

Come enjoy scenic sunset views from around our outdoor firepit and BBQ area or in the cozy comfort of our large screened-in porch.

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It was sun and surf at Minnedosa beach on July 14. With temperatures topping 30C, families and area residents of all ages took to the lake to escape the heat.

Looking Back

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AUGUST 3, 2018

1978 : 18-foot skier ready for McCreary

By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

80 years ago, Tuesday, August 3, 1938 Cure or improvement of natural cancer in dogs by injection of a rare alcohol, heptyl adehyde, is reported

by U.S. scientists.

B o a t bu i l d i n g h a s become a business for J.C. White. He has shipped six boats to Ontario this year, four canoes, a row boat and a sailboat. Doing all the work himself, he finds himself busy fulfilling orders.

70 years ago, Thursday, August 5, 1948 Birnie: At the postmaster’s convention in Brandon last week, A.E. Servante was presented with a gold service button, in recognition of over 25 years of postal service.

Mr. Servante has been postmaster here for 32 years.

60 years ago, Tuesday, August 5, 1958 Members of the Attwood family, numbering 43, gathered for a family reu n ion at t he home of Mr. and Mrs. Clare Montgomery on Sunday, July 6.

Those in attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Ray A t t wo o d , C a r ol a nd Jimmy, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Attwood, Bobby, Patsy, Lynda and Barry, Bethany; Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Baker, Jim and Grace, Mrs. Rose Briese, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Cantley, Scott and Ray of Portage la Prairie, and Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn Montgomery, Dennis and

Sandra, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Montgomery and Bruce.

Friends of the family present were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sangster of Laurier, M iss Jud it h Sanbur n, Winnipeg and Miss Bell of Eden.

50 years ago, Friday, August 2, 1968 With or without help from the provincial government, officials of the Neepawa Poultry Association hope to be able to continue to present the annual Neepawa Poultry Show here next spring.

Fol low i ng a recent announcement t hat gover nment g rants to poultry shows were to be d iscont inued, Don Montgomery, president of the Neepawa Poultry A ssociat ion, infor med The Press that the group still hopes to be able to continue. A meeting is to be held soon to discuss ways and means of carrying on.

M r. M o nt g o m e r y reported that the gover nment g rants covered 65 per cent of the prize money, plus certain expenses involved in the hiring of judges.

He said the annual grant to the Neepawa show had aver a ged i n t he neighborhood of $500.

40 years ago, Thursday, August 3, 1978 On Tuesday morning a crane will lift George Barone’s 5.48-metre, 1, 360-kilogram, bullet proof blue-boy skier statue on a truck to go to McCreary, Man. “It’s stronger than marble

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or bronze. It’s vandalism proof,” Barone said proudly after slamming the statue with a hammer in the backyard of his home at 476 Mary’s Road.

Constr ucted from a secret sculptor’s recipe that includes a variety of resins and marble dust, the monolith was commissioned by the town of McCreary for the highway leading from the town to the Mount Agassiz ski resort in Riding Mountain National Park.

Barone spent two months on the $9,000 statue, using an 18 inch miniature as a model.

“I started with a steel mesh frame and covered it with fibreglass,” he said.

The outer shell is “built in sections like a house,” starting from the feet up.

“The color is permanent.

You never have to paint it.”

A lthough the statue weighs 1 ½ tons, Barone said it was hollow and very light for its size. Through a trap door cement will be poured into the statues legs to anchor it at its destination.

Barone, a self employed sculptor, has made statues for communities around Man itoba. T he wh ite stallion overlooking the Trans-Canada highway, just west of Headingley is his, and he made the Viking statue in Gimli and a turtle for the southeast Manitoba community of Boissevain.

30 years ago, Tuesday, August 2, 1988 O n e o f t o d a y ’s fundamental trends in the labour work force is the increased participation of women. In fact, results

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from the 1986 Census of Popu l at ion r evea l that women accounted for about 75 per cent of the labour force growth since 1981. A significant increase in participation occurred among married women with children at home. The increase was even more pronounced in the participation rate of married women living with a spouse, whose children were all under the age of six. Their participation rate increased to more than 62 per cent in 1986, up from almost 50 per cent just five years earlier.

20 years ago, Monday, August 3, 1998 T he Neepawa E l k s Lodge donated $1,000 towards improvements at the local ball diamonds.

Elks Lodge Exalted ruler Doug Kitson and project chairman Elvin Toews presented the cheque to Gail White of the minor baseball association.

The Brandon Shriners added some razzle dazzle to the Lily Fest Parade, speeding around in their “mini” cars much to the delight of spectators young and old.

10 years ago, Monday, August 4, 2008 One of the top performing Dairy Queen restaurants in Manitoba wants to live up to its own lofty standards again this year during Miracle Treat Day, this Thursday. “ We have received tremendous support from Neepawa and district in the past year and we’re

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hoping it will continue again this year,” said Barb Reid who owns the local Dairy Queen along with her husband Darrell.

In Manitoba, all the proceeds raised by the 29 Dairy Queens will be donated to the Winnipeg Children’s Hospital.

“I think that’s one of the things that helps with the support is that all the money raised in Manitoba stays in Manitoba,” said Reid.

Last year, Neepawa Dairy Queen raised over

$6,000 in the event, making it one of the top contributors in the province.

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Sculptor George Barone is dwarfed by his skier representation.

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You and your health

advice for a healthier lifestyle

The facts on fats

Benefits of Being Active

By Dr. Mark Perrett BSCs DC Chiropractor

This month’s articles have been on a variety of topics regarding nutrition and your health. To continue with this, I felt it was very important to address the facts about the fats that we eat. It can be very confusing when reading about what we should and shouldn’t be eating and fats is definitely one of these topics!

In the past we were told that when we eat fat we gain weight, and that our cholesterol will go up and our risk of cardiovascular disease increases. We have eliminated a lot of fat from the North American diet and all of these problems have increased. This has occurred mainly because we have eliminated the bad fats, but more importantly the good fats too, and replaced both of these with sugar. The truth is that fat is an essential part of our diet: it’s a major source of energy, it helps you absorb some vitamins and minerals, it is needed to build cell membranes, the vital exterior of each cell, and the sheaths surrounding nerves. It is also essential for blood clotting, muscle movement, and inflammation. It is important for your health to know there are different

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types of fats.

Bad Fats The worst type of dietary fats are trans fat.

These can be from natural animal sources but most of it is a by-product of a process called hydrogenation that is used to turn healthy oils into solids to give them longer shelf life and prevent them from becoming rancid. Food labels will list if trans fats are present but often trans fats are not listed and are hidden in the food and listed as “partially hydrogenated oil”. These fats can be found in many foods including: fried foods like doughnuts, and baked goods including cakes, pie crusts, biscuits, frozen pizza, cookies, crackers,

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and stick margarine’s and other spreads. Trans fats are such a concern that the World Health Organization has called for the elimination of them by 2023.

Many countries, including the USA have deemed them unhealthy for consu m p ti o n an d sh o u ld be eliminated in your diet. Research has shown that even small amounts of artificial trans fats can increase the risk for heart disease by increasing LDL “bad” cholesterol and decreasing HDL “good” cholesterol. The U.S. Dietary Guidelines simply recommend keeping trans fats consumption as low as possible.

Saturated Fats Saturated fats are also

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considered “bad fats” when consumed in excess. Saturated fats are the ones that are solid at room temperature. (think bacon grease) The American heart association recommends that 5-6% of total calories comes from Saturated fats. There has been recent studies that have shown natural sources of saturated fats do not raise your risk of heart

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disease and it is best to stay away from processed foods with saturated fats such as cured meats. It is shown in multiple studies that replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats does lower risk of heart disease. More research is underway to determine the true risk of saturated fats. ​E xcessive intake of saturated fats is also asso-

ciated with Alzheimer’s disease, poor blood viscosity, breast cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, stroke and prostate cancer.

Next week I will be discussing the good fats for our diet and giving you a plan on what you can do to improve your diet by incorporating these in your meal plan.

Kelwood Agricultural Fair August 18, 2018

Horse Show (9 a.m.)

Cattle Show

Andy Aucoin Memorial Show and Shine 11 a.m.

Garden/School work Exhibitions Silent Auction

Small Animal Display Bouncy Castle

Parade at 10 a.m.

(participants to meet at Community Hall at 9:30 a.m.)

Pie Baking Contest

(pies to be dropped off at Drop In Center between 9-5 p.m. August 17th... cash prizes 1st $100.00 2nd $75.00 3rd $50.00..please note all pies will be sold for fundraiser for the Ag Society)

For more information contact the Ag Society: Duane Stewart (President) 204-967-2830 Allison Gilmore (Horse Show) 204-967-2380 Traci Dash/Billy Letain (Parade, Car Show, Pie Baking Contest) 204-967-2734 Pancake breakfast will be served at the car show 7:00am - 10 :00am.

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How the time has come and gone. Always a big heart and helping hand. Now the eldest turned 65. Sit back, relax, enjoy your time. Love your family

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

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Kelwood Legion is featuring live music. Aug. 17 Malcolm Campbell Band One Night Stand 9:30 p.m. and on Aug. 18 Generation Gap 9:30 p.m.

Chase the Ace will resume Aug. 18 from 7-9 p.m. with the pot being over $17,000. _____________________ Polonia Hall, cap 173. Perfect for smaller weddings, socials, anniversaries, etc.

Call Cathy 966-3365 or Janice 476-0516. _____________________ Saturday, August 4, Ditch Lake Community Flea Market, Craft and food bazaar, 9 - 2. 1 mile east on Ditch Lake Road off Hwy # 10, 4 miles South of Onanole. Park in centre space.

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

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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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Real Estate

Help Wanted

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

Jarvis Trucking Ltd, Gladstone, MB.

2008 custom built 1100 bungalow on 56x132 level lot, 22x62 concrete front drive. Open concept with vaulted ceilings. 4 bedrooms, main floor laundry. Basement developed. EFA furnace, AC, HVR,CV, WS, EHWT,ICF foundation, wrap around deck 16x10, 10x8 garden shed.

Home is wheelchair friendly.

Open House Sun Aug 12, 2:30-4:00 pm, 319 2nd St SE, Minnedosa MB. $327,500.

Ph/text 204 867 0821 for viewing or info.

Meyers Auctions & Appraisals. Call Brad at 368-2333. www.meyersauctions.com

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

Tender Tender to paint the trim on the Gladstone United Church.

Contact Wilmot Milne 204-385-2486

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Obituary Olive Mae Ferguson Olive Ferguson, 92, of Portage la Prairie, passed away at the Portage General Hospital on Saturday, July 28, 2018.

Olive Mae Perkes was born on March 15, 1926 at Helston, MB, the only child born to Ethel & Ted Perkes.

Olive was predeceased by her parents Ethel & Ted; husband Kenneth in 2002; grandson Derek in 2012; daughter in law Shelly Ferguson in 2016; son in law Rudy Maxwell; cousin Vivian (Don) Collins.

She is survived by her children Ted Ferguson, Cheryl Ferguson of Portage la Prairie, and Fern (John) Rankin of Nanaimo, BC; granddaughter Kaley (David) Doty; great grandchildren Sharlin, Montana and Preston Doty of Portage la Prairie; cousins Lloyd (Lorraine) Lobb, Jeanette (Barry) Donnelly and many other nieces and nephews.

Mom married Kenneth Ferguson in November of 1957.

They farmed in the Bear Creek area until the fall of 1989.

Olive & Ken attended the Knox United Church in Bear Creek. Mom also worked in the women’s groups, 4-H Beef Club, community Hall and curling rink in Helston.

As all farm women of that generation, she grew a huge garden. Olive would prepare meals (even breakfast after milking a herd of our cows) including homemade pies and butter tarts, for neighbours, family and friends.

After selling the family farm and retiring, Mom and Dad enjoyed travelling – a highlight being a month in Hawaii.

Mom loved the short drives to Helston in the country, and for five years we watched the seeding and harvesting while walking the cat. She loved golfing and gardening and she loved her flowers and yard.

Mom was an accomplished piano player and spent hours playing for Sharlin while they danced and sang. She loved musicals and ballet as well as theatre.

Mom and Dad took up residence twenty-two years ago in Portage la Prairie where she resided until her passing.

In accordance with Mom’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a Graveside Service will take place at the Gladstone Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Portage General Hospital, Portage Family Resource Centre, Optical Giving Sight (glasses for third world countries), or charity of one’s choice.

Olive’s family will forever be grateful for the exemplary care and compassion provided by Dr Omichinski, and all the doctors and medical staff at the Portage Hospital; and Dr. Pfeifer for her diligent and loving care of Mom. Philippians 1:7 “…I have you in my heart…”

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Ronald Morrison Johnston Ronald Morrison Johnston of Neepawa, MB; beloved husband of Gayle Johnston; father of Chris and Craig entered into rest on July 29, 2018 at the age of 69 years.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the Neepawa United Church, Neepawa, MB. Interment in Riverside Cemetery, Neepawa, MB. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Neepawa District Palliative Care Service, Box 1240, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0.

Messages of condolence may be placed online at www.whitesfh.ca White’s Funeral Home, Neepawa, MB in care of arrangements. 1-204-476-2848

William Henry Mutrie William Henry Mutrie passed away peacefully at the Neepawa Hospital on July the 8, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bill was born November 13 at Cardston, Alta. and died 74 years later at Neepawa.

Bill worked for over 30 years for the PFRA Community Pastures, a job he loved. He worked for area farmers, farmed and raised his own cattle after retirement.

Bill married June Fordice in 1966 and in 1971 they had a daughter Gayle, another daughter Jennifer in 1975 and a son in 1981 Woody.

In June of 2017 Bill was diagnosed with a rare aggressive cancer, for which there was no cure. A celebration of life was held at the United Church, Neepawa o July 12, 2018 with Wendy Denbow officiating. Interment was at the Wellwood cemetery. Pallbearers were cowboy buddies Wayne Sagin, Joe Buchanan, Derald Henry, Terry Strain, Frank Willman and Lyle Mansfield.

Bill was predeceased by his parents John and Dorothy Mutrie and his parents-in-law Elwood and Daphne Fordice.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 51 years, June. His daughter Gayle Mutrie (Andrew Bartlett), granddaughter Sara and Katie Marcine, daughter Jennifer (Lorne) Smart and son Woody.

His sister Irene (Lawrence) Quennell, brother Ronnie (Arlene) Mutrie, and sister Greta (Wayne) Pedreni.

Sisters-in-law Dorothy Bowles, Nancy Wills, Diana (John) Smale, JoAnn (Don) Kisell, brother-in-law Merlen (Karen) Fordice and many nieces and nephews, and cousins.

White’s Funeral Home were in care of arrangements.

Donations in memory of Bill may be made to Neepawa Palliative Care, Box 1240 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

The family of Bill Mutrie give their heartfelt thanks for the care and kindness shown by all staff at the Neepawa Clinic and Hospital, Home Care, Palliative Care - Neepawa and Brandon, also Mary Ellen Clark and her volunteers in Neepawa. Thanks to friends and neighbours for the prayers, visits and help given over the last year. The floral tributes and lovely cards of encouragement and sympathy, the food given and love everyone has shown.

Equipment For Sale 2007 year CR9070 New Holland Combine. 2003 threshing hours. Spent $36,000.00 for maintenance in the falls of 2015 & 2016 and combine wasn’t used in the year 2017. Work was done by New Holland dealer.

Combine should be field ready. Price $109,000.00 2009 year 8040 New Holland swather. 25 ft wide. 1109 hours on swather. Price $38,000.00

Phone 204-325-3175

May God bless you. June, Gayle and family, Jennifer and Lorne, and Woody.

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2-4 p.m. at the Franklin Hall

Saturday, August 18, 2018

Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary

Karen and Harold Mayor You have been wonderful parents and grandparents and you mean the world to us.

Love Kathryn, Chris and Joe

Coming Events The Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone proudly presents .....

“ECO DAY ON THE FARM” Swag Bags for the first 50 People!

Information about MARRC's used oil and antifreeze recycling program will be available!

Join us on August 15th at 11:30 at the Community Pasture Corrals (Plumas side) for a fun, informal, educational event to promote environmental and agricultural sustainability!

Cleanfarms will be joining us to discuss the Manitoba Ag plastic recycling pilot program and the upcoming changes to the pesticide collection program.

Recycle Everywhere's, Street Team will be promoting used beverage container recycling.

Free BBQ!! Bring your own lawn chair

Prizes include Bale Wrap, Oil spill clean up kits and MORE!!!!

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Coming Events

Health

Come and enjoy

Trouble Walking?

in testimony and song at Neepawa First Baptist Church

Hip or Knee Replacement?

Wayne Unrau

Sunday, August 12 at 10:30 am.

Restrictions in daily activities?

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

204-453-5372

Help Wanted

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION Crisanti Investments Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons Is currently looking for

6 Food Service Supervisors

Invites applications for:

Location: 10 Main Street, Neepawa, MB, R0J 1H0 Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time, Part-Time, Shift, Weekend, Morning, Day, Night & Evening Salary: $13/hour +Benefits Start Date: ASAP Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Please contact for job description How to Apply: In Person or mail: At above location By email: TimHortons3508@hotmail.com

Residence Manager AspenLea Apartments 20 Westcreek Crescent, Neepawa Part-time contract position.

Manager is fully accountable for all day to day property operations, overseeing maintenance of this 24 unit property. email resume to manageraspenlea@wcgwave.ca Deadline: Monday Aug 6, 2018

Help Wanted

Please Contact Jo Ann at 204-212-1130

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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

Fishing for some bargains?

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Call 476-3401 or 1-888-436-4242

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is presently inviting applications for

PART TIME MEAT CLERK FOR OUR NEEPAWA FOOD STORE Duties to include, but not limited to, merchandising, stocking, receiving, pricing, packaging, product preparation, general housekeeping, customer service, ensure all safety and sanitation procedure are maintained at all times and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: • Excellent customer service skills • Highly motivated • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • High image and sanitation standards • Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs • Must be available to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings and weekends • Meat experience as asset but not required Reports to: Meat Manager Closing Date: Friday, August 10/18 If you are interested in joining our team, please send your cover letter and resume to: Attn: Glenda Finkewich Human Resource/Health & Safety Manager Email: g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop.com Or mail to: Box 879, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

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

- 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

RCMP CLERK II

Position Conditions This is a permanent, full-time opportunity (35 hours per week Monday to Friday) with exposure to high stress situations.

Confidentiality is imperative.

This position is posted and will be offered in accordance with conditions identified in the Collective Agreement between the Town of Neepawa and CUPE Local 1735-01.

Please contact the Town Office 204-476-7603 for position details and visit www.neepawa.ca for qualifications.

Applications, including Resume’, will be accepted until 4:00 p.m.

Friday August 24, 2018 at: Town of Neepawa, P.O. Box 339, 275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, MB, R0J 1H0 Fax: 204-476-7624, E-Mail: neepawacao@wcgwave.ca The Town of Neepawa thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

Opportunities at Elkhorn Resort Located near Riding Mountain National Park, Elkhorn Resort Spa & Conference Centre is a great place to nurture your career! We’ve got a fantastic team environment, competitive wages, offer great benefits, staff discount and room to grow. Come and reach your potential with us! If you have a passion for hospitality, is organized and thorough, and can build rapport with guests you may be successful in the position of:

Housekeeper Restaurant Server Houseman Front Desk Agent (part time)

Contact Derek @ 204-793-7465

Affordable staff housing can be provided, if needed.

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TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION invites applications for the following position Alonsa School Grade 5/6 Teacher Full Time Term September 4, 2018 – June 28, 2019 Applications close at noon on Thursday, August 9, 2018 For more information Contact Vern McMichael Submit letter of application and resume to: vmcmichael@trsd.ca Vern McMichael, Principal Alonsa School Box 6, Alonsa, MB, R0H 0A0 Phone 204-767-2168, Fax 204-767-2279 Although all applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for a personal interview will be contacted.

The Town of Neepawa reserves the right to underfill this position with first consideration given to current Town of Neepawa CUPE employees. The selection process will include an interview and written testing.

Rate of Pay: Start @ $19.57 per hour

Or fill out an application form at any of our departments www.neepawagladstonecoop.com

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Employment Opportunity:

invites applications for the following positions Substitute Teachers & Substitute Educational Assistants For the 2018/2019 School Year Resume, Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry Checks, Substitute Application Form and Grade 12 or equivalent is required.

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

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

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BATTERIES FOR EVERYTHING. Automotive, farm,

construction, ATV, marine, motorcycle, golf carts, phones, tools, radios, computers etc.

Reconditioned, obsolete and hard-to-find batteries. SOLAR equipment. The Battery Man. Winnipeg. 1.877.775.8271 www.batteryman.ca

Located in Western Manitoba where an active lifestyle and unlimited Health Care career opportunities meet.

FIFTH CLASS POWER ENGINEER SUPERVISOR’S Two - Full Time Permanent Positions Neepawa Hospital & Personal Care Home FIFTH CLASS POWER ENGINEER Full Time Permanent Position Neepawa Hospital & Personal Care Home Position qualifications can be reviewed by visiting www.prairiemountainhealth.ca click on “Careers” Apply directly online, www.prairiemountiainhealth.ca for the above mentioned employment openings along with many more opportunities.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in Prairie Mountain Health but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Manitoba Community Newspaper Association Province-wide Classifieds Parts & full trailer repair, trailer safeties & Autopac Trailer Repair. Sales, Leasing & Financing of flat-deck, dumpbox, cargo, gooseneck & utility trailers & truck beds.

Kaldeck Truck & Trailer, Hwy #1 MacGregor, MB. 1-888685-3127.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Dream Job! Live in caregiver/ housekeeper. Summers in Winnipeg and winters in the tropics. Call 204-997-4629 MEDICALTRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-

768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

LAND FOR SALE 3000ACRES OF COMPLETE High End Cattle & Grain Operation for Sale in Sask.

Manages 2k to 3k Cow/Calf Operation with Complete Solid Infrastructure. 200k Acres Cultivated. Contact Doug @ 306-716-2671 or saskfarms@ shaw.ca STEEL BUILDINGS STEEL BUILDING CLEARANCE ... "SUMMER OVERSTOCK SALE - BLAZING HOT DEALS!" 20X21 $5,845.

25X27 $6,588. 30X31 $9,564.

33X35 $9,833. 35X35 $11,955. End Wall Included.

Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036

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Auction Sales

Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FOR Westlake-Gladstone Council A PROPOSED ROAD CLOSING BY-LAWChambers

WELDING SHOP AUCTION FOR MELVIN BAUMAN Friday, August 10 at 12:00 noon

As per The Municipal Act, any person can make representation on the matter at the meeting.

14 Dennis Street East, Gladstone, Manitoba DATE & TIME: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. west of Gladstone on hwy 16 till Hwy 260, 4 & 1/4 miles north yard # 87033 LOCATION: Westlake-Gladstone Council Chambers Team of Standard bred Horses broke to drive • Iron Worker • lathes • other larger shop Tools • Large assort of 14 Dennis Street East, Gladstone, Manitoba Tooling & Drill Bits • Surface Grinder • assort of Die sets • Good assort of new steel • New implement Rims & ROAD CLOSING BY-LAW 2018-08 Tires • Gallagher Fencing supplies • and much more • Check website for full listing www.nickelauctions.com PROPOSAL TO CLOSE A MUNICIPAL ROAD IN THE TOWN OF GLADSTONE AS DESCRIBED AS ONE BLOCK OF MANITOBA STREET (BETWEEN MORRIS STREET Sale Conducted By PROPOSAL TO CLOSE A MUNICIPAL ROAD IN THE TOWN SOUTH AND DUFFERIN STREET).

AFFECTED: OF AREA GLADSTONE AS DESCRIBED AS ONE BLOCK OF Manitoba Street (one block) which rests between the Gladstone Elementary School and the Dave Nickel, Auctioneer MANITOBA (BETWEEN MORRIS STREET SOUTH Ph: 204-637-3393 cell: 204-856-6900 Proposed newSTREET Happy Rock Children’s Centre.

Member of MMA & AA of C email: nickelauctions@mts.net PROPOSAL/PURPOSE: AND DUFFERIN STREET).

The Municipality along with the Happy Rock Children’s Centre and the Pine Creek School Division are proposing that this section of Manitoba Street be closed to local/public vehicles Ranch Retirement Auction for HOUSEHOLD & TOOLS AUCTION to allow for a safe zone. It is in the publics interest that this portion of Manitoba Street REA AFFECTED: Ranch Retirement Auction FOR for JENNY SHIRTLIFFE be closed to allow for an effective layout for transporting children to and from school and Greg & Ruth Zamyrkut Greg & Ruth Zamyrkut anitobadaycare.

Street (one block) which rests between the Gladstone SUNDAY, AUGUST 12, 2018 at 11:00 am MB Saturday May 5th -- 10:30am -- Rorketon Saturday200 May 10:30am Rorketon MB 5th5th Ave East, Ste. Rose, MB FOR MORE INFORMATION: ementary School and the Proposed new Happy Rock Children’s From Ste Rose, MB17 miles N on PTH #276,Magnet Road 2¼ A copy of the proposed by-law may be inspected at 14 Dennis Street East, Gladstone, From Ste Rose, MB17 miles N on PTH #276,Magnet 2¼ FURNITURE: Dining suite w/4 chairs, oak china cabinet/buffet, older dresser & Road hi-boy, couch/ entre. Manitoba during normal office hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please miles NE.Or From Rorketon, MB Corner on 276, 2 miles S, 1½ love seat, black leather recliners, coffee/end tables, chairs, desks, stools, book case, cupboards, miles NE.Or From Rorketon, MB Corner on 276, 2 miles S, 1½ contact Coralie Smith if you have any further questions.

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DO I HAVE TO ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING? Anyone is welcome to attend the public hearing and to make representations for or against the proposal; however, you are not required to attend. If you are unable to attend but wish ROPOSAL/PURPOSE: to make representation you may submit a written representation with the municipal office in-person, email, oralong regular mail prior tothe the public hearing. Anonymous submissions or e Municipality with Happy Rock Children’s phone calls will not be accepted or addressed at the hearing.

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entre and the Pine Creek School Division are proposing at this section of Manitoba Street be closed to local/public Auction Service Service PUBLIC NOTICE Auction hicles to allow for a safe zone.

It is in the publics interest MUNICIPALITY OF GLENELLA-LANSDOWNE SERVING THE PARKLAND AND SURROUNDING AREAS SINCE 1992 SERVING THE PARKLAND AND SURROUNDING AREAS SINCE 1992 at this portion of Manitoba Street be closed to allow for an BOARD OF REVISION fectivePublic layout children torolland from school PO BOX 543 notice isfor herebytransporting given that the 2019 preliminary assessment for the Municipality DAUPHIN, MB R7N 2V3 PO BOX 543 DAUPHIN, MB R7N 2V3 of Glenella-Lansdowne will be delivered to the Municipal Office, in Glenella, MB, on or before Phone (204) 629-2583 garton@inetlink.ca d daycare.

Phone (204) 629-2583 garton@inetlink.ca August 7, 2018 and will then be open for public inspection during regular business hours.

Applications for revision may be in accordance with sections 42 & 43 of the Assessment Act. SMITH@WESTLAKE-GLADSTONE.CA APPLICATION FOR REVISION: BOX 150, MB R0J 42(1) AGLADSTONE, person in whose name property has 0T0 been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property underFAX section(204) 114(1) of385-2391 the Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is 04) 385-2332 required under the terms of a lease to pay the taxes on the property, or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to: a) liability to taxation; b) amount of an assessed value; c) classification of property; or d) a refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13(2).

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: 43(1) An application for revision must: a) be made in writing; b) set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which revision is sought; c) state the grounds on which the application is based; and d) be filed by: (i) delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office indicated in the public notice given under subsection 41(2), or (ii) serving it upon the secretary, at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board as indicated in the public notice.

The Board of Revision will sit on September 13, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber of the Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne to hear applications.

On The final date on which applications must be received by the Secretary of the Board is August 28, 2018, at 4:00 p.m.

Prior to filing a complaint against the liability to taxation, amount of an assessed value or classification of property, you are encouraged to discuss the matter with the Provincial Municipal Assessment Branch in Minnedosa by phoning 204-867-4766.

Dated at Glenella, Manitoba, this 17th day of July, 2018.

Wendy Wutzke, Secretary Board of Revision Box 10 Glenella, Manitoba R0J 0V0

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Ranch for Notice Ranch Retirement Retirement Auction Auction for Greg Greg & & Ruth Ruth Zamyrkut Zamyrkut Farm Life Week of April 23rd Farm Life - Week of April 23rd MUNICIPALITY Neepawa of Neepawa -- Week Week of April April 23rd 23rd OF McCREARY Interlake of Interlake -- Week Week BOARD of April April 23rd 23rdOF REVISION

Public Notice is hereby given that the 2019 Preliminary Assessment Roll for the Municipality of McCreary has been delivered to the Municipal Office at 432 First Avenue, McCreary, Manitoba, and will be open for public inspection during regular business hours, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Applications for revision may be made in accordance with Sections 42(1) and 43(1) of The Municipal Assessment Act: APPLICATION FOR REVISION: 42(1) A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property under subsection 114(1) of The Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay the taxes on the property, the authorized agent of the person, mortgagee or occupier, or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to the following matters: a) Liability to taxation; b) Amount of an assessed value; c) Classification of property; d) A refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13(2).

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: 43(1) An application for revision must: a) Be made in writing; b) Set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which a revision is sought; c) Set out which of the matters referred to in subsection 42(1) are at issue, and the grounds for each of those matters; and d) Be filed by: i) Delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office indicated in the public notice given under subsection 41(2), or; ii) Serving it upon the secretary; at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board as indicated in the public notice.

The Board of Revision will sit to hear applications on September 19, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipality of McCreary.

The deadline for receipt of applications by the Secretary of the Board is 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at the address given below.

DATED this 3rd day of August, 2018.

Wendy L. Turko, Secretary Board of Revision – MUNICIPALITY OF McCREARY P. O. Box 338 - 432 First Avenue McCREARY, MB R0J 1B0 Telephone: 1 (204) 835-2309

McSherry Auction Service Ltd. FARM AUCTION BRIAN & RUTH DYCK Saturday, August 11, 10:00 am Location: Riverton, MB. North 5 Miles on Hwy 8 #140021• Contact # (204) 641-0953

Tractors * Case 5240 MFWA Cab w FEL, 11,234 Hrs. * Vers 835 4 WD 5689 Hrs * JD 4320 Cab 8650 Hrs. * MF 165 3 PH * JD 45B Crawler w FEL (Sold After) * JD 9300 Backhoe Attach * Combine, Header & Swather * Int 1480 Combine * Case 1020 25’ Flex Soybean Header * Int 810 24’ Straight Cut * Westward 436 P/U * Case IH 6000 Swather Cab 20’ 2117 Hrs * Vers. 400 Swather * Sprayer, Trucks & Trailer * 90 Load King Rear Super B Grain Trailer * 02 Chev 3500 Dsl on Hy-Trak Sprayer System 90’ Boom * Flexicoil 62 80’ Sprayer * 89 Ford L9000, 909,866 KM * 68 GMC 960 * 68 Chev C60 Tandem w 18’ B & H * Tillage Equip * Bourgault 34-38 36’ Air Seeder Chinook 1203 Tank * Flexicoil 200 31’ Flexicoil 1110 Tank * Bourgault 34-38 32’ Deep Tillage * 2) Laurier Spring Tine Harrows 1) 60’ 1) 50’ * Land Packer 16’W 88” H * Crown Rotary Rock Picker * Eversman 2 YD Hyd Scraper * 30’ Ganged Land Roller * Case 15’ Tandem Disc * Haying & Misc Equip * Allied 3 PH 8’ 2 Way Hyd Angle Blade * 14’ Box Scraper * NH 116 16’ Mower Cond * Case IH 1100 9’ Sickle Mower * Fertilizer Spreader * 12 Ton Hay Wagon * 800 Gal Water Tank Trailer * LG Square Bale Forks * Woods 60” 3 PH Rotary Mower * Grain Bins, Augers & Seed Cleaner * New NRW 250 Bushel Hopper Bottom w Skids * NRW 1700 Bush Hopper Bin * 2) Westeel 1950 Bush Bins * 3 HP Grain Dryer * Westfield MK100 10” 61’ Auger * Westfield 8” 41’ * 10” x 10’ Hyd Transfer Auger * GT 370 Grain Dryer * DMC 40 Screen Grain Cleaner * Forever Screener * Barley De Nibbler * Livestock Equip * 1000’ Oil Pipe * Corral Fencing Panels * Gates * RD Bale Feeders * 10,000 LB Scale * Feed Bunk Wagon * Lumber Milling Equip * Holtec Drive Cutting Bar w Live Table * 3PH PTO Saw Mandrel * 3PH Wood Splitter * PTO Hyd Feed & Gang Rip Saw * Multi Cut Saw w Live Table * King SK-20 Band Saw * Misc * 14’ Tri-Haul Boat * EZ Guide 250 GPS System * 1000 Gal Fuel Tank * Tires * Implement Parts * More Shop & Farm Misc *

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Notice 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

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3rd floor Hospital. dedicated and Leonard and the and Carol and their at the to sister Brodey. two brothers;Carter Nursing We would wonderful A privateJune 19, Anyone grandchild first care and Health Arden in 2017 and especially staff at staff and (Gordon)law; Darlene (Pat) Loney. burial Community Neepawa Norman Linda Neepawa wishing shown Centre for Connor will take with Wendy doctors Commer like to as well Also to She is to Craig the surviving (Mary) place Denbow thank of Brandon Manitoba. Palliative make donations definitely as brother (Tom) Michae also survived at every excellent at a later the are two Edith Care care Kohins l in law; and Alvina Regional The family Bob and there when stage. date. by numerous was and compassio may Service Anderson Harvey ki staff at do so he neededYou were Manitoba. born on would Milligan born Fehr or (Kim) Clarke’s nieces like his security for your Cancer to March n Boxall.

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Do you love magic? We sure do! We love it so much that we’re going to have a week of magic and superpowers at Neepawa Public Library this summer.

It all starts with the Ryan Price Magic Show on Tuesday, Aug. 7. Ryan builds his show around the Summer Reading Program and we’re excited to host him once again.

And in the spirit of magic and superpowers, we have two more special activities planned for the week. On Wednesday, Aug. 8 we’re offering “Be a Superhero” for ages 5-8 and “Introduction to Wizarding” for ages 9-12 on Thursday, Aug. 9. Capes, masks, wands and special treats will be involved!

All of our library programs are free, but we do require advance registration. Drop in at Neepawa Library or call us at 204476-5648.

There’s still lots of summer left, so don’t forget about the Creative Writing Contests for Teens and Youth as well as our annual Summer Bookmark Contest. All items will be judged at the end of August with the winning stories to be published in the Westman Journal and bookmarks printed and shared in all Western Manitoba Regional Library branches. Drop into the library for all the rules and entry forms.

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How to employ staging to impress buyers Metro Creative Connection Submitted

Homeowners must consider a variety of factors when putting their homes on the market. One of the more important things to remember is the benefits of making a strong first impression on prospective buyers. That’s why many homeowners rely on staging when selling their homes.

Staging requires more than just clearing out clutter or baking a batch of cookies to create a welcoming aroma.

Staging helps potential buyers visualize the potential of a home and see themselves owning and living in the property.

While homeowners can effectively stage their own homes, sometimes it is well worth the investment to call in a professional designer or stager. Stagers often work their magic on vacant properties or those that have been sitting on the market awhile. A stager conducts careful research into the market of a particular area and learns about the neighborhood before deciding how to appeal to likely buyers.

For example, when staging a coastal home, a stager may go with nautical themes and create the impression of a relaxing and laid-back property for entertaining by the beach.

Certain rules should be followed when staging a home.

Furniture, decor and other amenities in the home should not detract from the house itself. Instead, such items should

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complement the architecture and feel of the space. Here chances that a house sells quickly. Staging helps potential are some additional staging suggestions. buyers see themselves in the space without distractions from • Remove personal effects. Homeowners are urged to the previous owners’ decorating or belongings. replace personal photographs with neutral artwork and remove other decorative items that reflect their personalities.

As an example, an avid outdoorsman probably will want to remove hunting trophies. The goal is to help buyers see themselves in the home, and that can be difficult if existing residents’ personal effects are everywhere.

• Put away nonessential items. Staging helps homeowners create dream spaces. Coffeemakers, backpacks hanging on the wall and dishes in the drainboard may be part of daily living, but they can make it hard for buyers to see a home’s potential. Store such items before holding an open house.

• Maximize lighting. Whenever possible, take down or open window treatments to display architectural moldings and let in as much natural light as possible.

• Opt for neutral colors and furnishings. Use neutral taupe and gray paint to keep homes prime for buyers. Homeowners PHOTO PROPERTY OF METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION who have more eclectic or colorful tastes can put their items in storage and rent neutral furnishings until the home sells.

Staging can improve the

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Charolais Youth Association Neepawa council election hold Conference in Brandon topic - Skate Park?

Submitted

By Ken Waddell

On July 24, 2018, 67 youth, approximately 60 adults and 70 head of cattle from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec as well as 11 youth from the United States, Sweden, United Kingdom, Estonia, New Zealand and Australia descended on the Keystone Centre in Brandon for the annual Canadian Charolais Youth Association Conference and Show. The 20 Manitoba participants included locals Chase & Blake Airey from Rivers, Claire & Myra Ramsey from Strathclair and Madisyn Robertson from Neepawa with others from Carberry, Dauphin, La Riviere, Portage la Prairie, Virden, Miami and Roblin.

The objective of the CCYA is to develop and strengthen youth involvement in the breeding, raising, and promotion of Charolais cattle, as well as to unite youth from across Canada.

This was the first year that the Charolais International Youth Program attended and participated.

Adult/parental involvement is strictly prohibited and the youth are divided into “herdsman groups” so that Senior and Intermediate members mentor and assist the younger members.

The youth participated in classes such as individual marketing (radio ads, magazine ads or selling); individual judging (heifers calves, steers and bull calves), art and photography, team grooming, team judging (where one member acts as a judge and the other is the ring man, providing oral reasons on a microphone at the end of their class placing), individual showmanship and conformation classes. Participants are awarded points for placing in each category which count towards the coveted aggregate award. Senior members are also eligible for education and scholarship awards.

The conference officially kicked off on Wednesday, July 25 with a leadership seminar by Wilco van Meijl; a veterinary medicine and herd health presentation by Dr. Marshall McDonald and a tattooing demonstra-

As the election approaches, we will try to feature some potential election issues. Roads have been mentioned to us. The Neepawa cemetery perpetual care issue was well covered in the Neepawa Banner & Press recently. At that time a comparison was drawn between spending money in a cemetery versus youth and recreation.

Here is a picture comparison that may be worth looking over. On the left is the beautiful skate park at Rivers, Manitoba. On the right is the skate park at Neepawa, or what little is left of it.

Rivers population is just under 1,200 people. Neepawa’s population is just over 4,600.

Should Neepawa be able to match Rivers efforts?

Rivers park is lovely and useful and the one at Neepawa nearly demolished and has been that way for years. All that remains of Neepawa’s park is a faded sign and broken fence that looks unsafe. Could this be a council election issue? It depends if enough people care.

Neepawa has an unsightly property bylaw but to date it hasn’t been applied to this piece of town property.

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The junior aggregate award winners L-R: Champion Jorja Beck, SK; Reserve Champions Madisyn Robertson, of Neepawa MB and Cade Wright, AB)

tion by parents. The evening finished with a cook off competition in Brookdale, where Kelly Evans and Neil Jakubowski were given the daunting task of eating and critiquing 9 unique steak suppers, prepared and presented by the herdsman groups.

A Keep and Cull event was hosted by HTA Charolais in Rivers along with a herd tour. Other events on Thursday and Friday included a trip to CKLQ and Star FM, for youth to record their radio ads, and a stock dog demonstration by Hans Myhre and Campbell Forsyth at the Douglas Test Station.

The conference wrapped up on Saturday with conformation classes and the awards banquet. Madisyn Robertson of Neepawa was the co-winner of the Junior Reserve Champion Aggregate Award (a beautiful buckle) and was also the Reserve Junior Champion Grant Moffat Memorial Ambassador

Award winner (evaluated on the helpfulness, willingness, encouragement, spirit, and general attitude towards the conference and fellow participants as selected by a group of unknown judges and ballot filled out by attendees). Chase Airey was a member of the winning Cook Off team. Shawn, Chase and Blake Airey; Matthew, Claire and Myra Ramsey and Paul and Madisyn Robertson were also awarded Second Generation Awards.

The 2019 conference will be held in Weyburn, SK with the next Manitoba conference to be held in 2022.

Dr. Gerard Murray Optometrist 418 Mountain Ave. ~ Neepawa •Evening Appointments Available•

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The top picture is the skate park for the community of River. The bottom picture is the skate park for Neepawa. Notice a difference?

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Take me out to the ball game!

Manitoba Senior AA provincial baseball championship Neepawa Aug. 10-12

Pool A

Pool B

Santa Clara host club

Neepawa Cubs Baseball Manitoba 2018 Senior

Regular season record: 4-10-0

Brandon Senior AA Brandon Cardinals

Regular season record: 9-5-1

Border Baseball League

Morden Hawks

Regular season record: 10-2-2

AA Provincial Championships August 10-12, 2018 Concession and Beer Gardens open all weekend

Hamiota Red Sox Regular season record: 13-2-0

Regular season record: 7-4-0

Friday, August 10 Diamond #1 Diamond #2 2:00 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

Portage vs. Springfield Cartwright vs Boissevain 5:00 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

Morden vs. Neepawa Brandon vs. Hamiota Home Run Derby following the last game Diamond #2 9:30 a.m.

Springfield vs. Cartwright 12:30 p.m.

Brandon vs. Morden 3:30 p.m.

Boissevain vs. Springfield 6:30 p.m.

Hamiota vs. Morden

Sunday, August 12 – Semi Finals & Finals

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Regular season record: 13-1-0

Springfield Braves

Come out and support the Cubs!

Diamond #1 9:00 a.m.

Portage vs. Boissevain 12 noon Hamiota vs. Neepawa 3:00 p.m.

Cartwright vs. Portage 6:00 p.m.

Neepawa vs. Brandon

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at the Neepawa Fair Grounds

Saturday, August 11

Wildcard entry

Santa Clara Baseball League

9:00 a.m. 1st in Pool A vs. 2nd in Pool B Diamond #1 12 noon 1st in Pool B vs. 2nd in Pool A Diamond #1 3:00 p.m. Championship Final – Semi Final Winners Diamond #1

Southwest Baseball League

Boissevain Centennials Regular season record: 13-1-0

Wildcard entry

Cartwright Twins Regular season record: 9-4-1

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