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“Coming together to help a young girl” Second annual Curl for a Cause garnering huge response

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press Before it’s even taken place, the second annual Curl for a Cause event has been receiving immense support from the community. The curling portion of the event has already had the 24 slots filled by mixed doubles teams, with several more teams on a waiting list. There are also an incredible amount of prizes available, donated by businesses and individuals from within and even outside the Neepawa community.

For those who haven’t heard, Curl for a Cause is a curling and social event being organized by Gary and Marsha Forgue, of Neepawa. This year, it’s raising money for a local girl, four-year-old Makayla Aarts, who’s been diagnosed with cancer for the second time in her life already. All the prof its from every aspect of the night will be donated to the Aarts family to help cover their travel and meal expenses that add up from bringing Makayla to

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Curl for a Cause, taking place at the Neepawa Curling Club on Feb. 8, will be raising money for four-year-old Makayla and her parents Chantel and Travis Aarts.

Winnipeg regularly for her treatments.

Makayla was diagnosed with liver cancer in 2016 at the age of two. After about six months of treatments

and tests, she was declared cancer free, until October of 2018, when doctors found signs of cancer on her lungs. She started her chemotherapy at the

Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg in November and has had her ups and downs since.

M a k a y l a’s m o t h e r, Chantel, was recently in

contact with the Banner & Press to share the latest news. “We just did a scan and we got some bad results,” she began. “Three more lung [metastases] have now showed up... all about the size of a tip of a pen.” (Metastases are cancerous spots that are a result of a previous cancer that has returned in a different place on the body.) Chantel added that her AFP levels (a protein in the blood that indicates liver cancer) have climbed as well. “That means the chemotherapy isn’t effective anymore and it is time to change her chemotherapy again. Now she will be starting ICE chemotherapy, which is very intense and aggressive and she will be required to be an inpatient while taking it, so anywhere from five to seven days in hospital,” Chantel explained. She added that the hope is that the chemotherapy will shrink the new metastases so that the surgeon will be able to remove them from Makayla’s lungs.

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The road to more housing in Neepawa is making progress Neepawa Town Council meeting - Jan. 22, 2019

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Doctors Kristen Wareham and Jordan Cram spoke at a recent Rotary Club meeting in Neepawa.

By Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press Two of Neepawa’s newest doctors paid a visit to the local Rotary Club on Jan. 23 to share a bit about their background and aspirations. Dr. Jordan Cram, who is very familiar with Neepawa, was first to the podium.

Rotarian Don Schmall noted in the introduction, “Jordan, your dad (Dr. David Cram of Souris) and I sat in class at NACI being taught by Ivan Traill.”

Jordan Cram’s grandfather, Wally, was an optometrist in Neepawa for many years. Cram acknowledged both Wally and his grandmother, Fran, as having a lot of influence in his life. He trained at the University of Manitoba Medical School and did his residency at Dauphin Hospital. As a Rural Family Medicine doctor, he noted, his practise is quite varied, from attending at the care home, to clinic work. He has built a home in Neepawa.

Dr. Kristen Wareham hails from the Forrest-Brandon area and took her training at U of M as well. Her residency was in Brandon and her husband is from McCreary.

They live on an acreage northwest of Neepawa. She has just returned from maternity leave after the birth of a son about a year ago. Wareham is also Rural Family Medicine doctor and works at Country Meadows Care home and in obstetrics.

When Cram was asked why he was drawn to Neepawa, he said he was familiar with the area and had spent a month in training at the Neepawa Clinic. “The area is very appealing, the golf course, the pool and it is close to home [Souris] and to Winnipeg.”

Wareham said she likes the rural setting and now having municipal water. “I try to golf and I enjoy the reno projects at our home, as well as hiking and outdoor stuff.”

Both doctors are still taking patients as they build their practises. They both said gathering patients was slow at first, but they are trying to get some patients that went out of town to get a doctor back in the day when the Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic didn’t have eight doctors, as it does now. They both said the clinic is a bit more like a walk-in clinic now, which takes some load off the Emergency Room at Neepawa Hospital.

Big question Dr. Wareham faced the biggest question of the day when asked what she thought about the concept of a hospital at Franklin. “I don’t agree with the discussion on the hospital at Franklin.” Wareham believes that a regional hospital should be built at Neepawa, as the Country Meadows facility was designed to have a hospital on that site. In discussion at the Rotary meeting, it was noted that the Country Meadows facility was built to have laundry and kitchen capacity to handle a hospital. It was also pointed out that the Town and the area municipalities helped finance that extra capacity through their local ten per cent contribution that was mandated by the Province of Manitoba.

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The long-awaited expansion of housing in Neepawa is starting to gain momentum on several fronts. At the most recent Town Council meeting, the expansion of a public road within the Eastview phase two subdivision was approved. This decision will now allow for Isabel Street to be extended further east and then turn north and connect with Tupper Avenue. This also creates 11 new housing lots in the area. The long term intent is to have water and sewer installed into those 11 lots, which will allow for residential expansion.

As for phase one of the project along Ellen Street, a second of the six available lots has been sold.

The lot was approved for sale on Tuesday, at a cost of $45,000. It’ll be listed as 410 Ellen Street and is located at the end of the street, just before it transitions into Tupper Avenue. The other lot, previously sold, is on the west side, at the corner of Ellen and Walker Avenue.

Meanwhile, there has also been progress made on the former CN property, as the names for the new roads have been decided upon.

The street names will all represent former mayors of Neepawa and include Clare Crescent ( J.A. Clare. 18931895), Howden Avenue ( J.H. Howden. 1900-1904), Stonehouse Street (G.V. Stonehouse. 1926-1928) and Rey Avenue (George Rey. 1960-1968). As well, Hamilton and Mill Streets will be extended.

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lift for the facility. Unfortunately, there is no local business that would be able to meet the needs of what the Yellowhead is looking for.

There is, however, a business based out of Edmonton that they are currently working with.

A capital planning meeting has been set for Feb. 4 at 7:00 p.m. at the Yellowhead Centre, to discuss upgrades that have been made to the facility and to set goals on priority projects for the next few years. Meanwhile, a Yellowhead Hall subcommittee has also been formed and has presented possible recommendations

on the overall practices of the Yellowhead Hall. The next Yellowhead Board meeting has been scheduled for Monday, Feb. 18 at 7:00 p.m.

Jason Nadeau was recently in attendance at the Western Manitoba Regional Library Board regular meeting and AGM in Brandon. There was a discussion on the need to alternate board members from each community to ensure a quorum. The concept of video conferencing for rural board members was also discussed. As well, there was talk of moving forward with a 20 cent

levy in order to make their budget work.

Murray Parrott provided an update from a Neepawa Area Development Corporation (NADCO) meeting.

The addition to the Beautiful Plains Medical Facility has been completed. The next goal is now to hard surface the parking lot, do some landscaping and close the Highway #16 entrance way.

The closure of that entrance way was part of the initial agreement, allowing for the exit way to be onto Mountain Avenue.

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Snoman (Snowmobilers of Manitoba) Inc. and the Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations (CCSO) reminds r iders to keep nature beautiful as we celebrate National Snowmobiling Environment Month during February. Through the Snowmobile Responsibly campaign introduced by CCSO, Snoman encourages everyone to take personal responsibility for their decisions and actions on the snow this winter.

“Every day, riders make many important, snowmobile-related decisions that can impact their personal well being, that of others and of the natural setting in which they ride,” said Yvonne Rideout, Executive Director, Snoman.

“Decisions should be based on obeying applicable laws and rules, using good common sense, riding with care and control and making smart choices.”

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Snoman Inc. is encouraging riders to keep nature beautiful as par t of National Snowmobiling Environment Month.

ges touted by snowmobile organizations are respect sensitive areas, stay on the trail, no trespassing on private property, protect wildlife, embrace new technologies, maintain your sled and leave tracks, not trash.

Keeping nature beautiful during each and every ride depends primarily on the personal decisions and actions of each rider, so choose to Snowmobile Responsibly this winter.

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to develop safe and environmentally responsible snowmobile trails to further the enjoyment of organized recreational snowmobiling in Manitoba.

Knight Rentals, one o f N e e p a w a’s l o n g time businesses, is now u ndergoi ng a pa r t ia l change of hands. In a sale that occurred recently, Tag ‘Em Entertainment bought out a large portion of the rental business. This move has effectively expanded Tag ‘Em’s already extensive repertoire, allowing them to offer more catering options as they enter their third season.

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with Knight Rentals being fairly large in Manitoba, the purchase provided a good opportunity as opposed to starting over.

For those who may not know, Knight Rentals was established in Neepawa in 1998 as a backyard venture under the name of Knight Tent Rentals.

It was later rebranded as Knight Rentals following its expansion. The Neepawa rental business served a large part of Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan.

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Worthington noted that the land and building where Knight Rentals is located was not part of the sale.

However, items such as the tents, chairs and tables were acquired through the deal and will all be moved to Brandon. The equipment will be added to Tag ‘Em’s rental business expansion, Pinnacle Event Rentals, which is also owned by Worthington.

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anitoba takes a serious look at education, rarely. In my lifetime, there have only been two major reviews. One was done by the Duff Roblin government in the 1960s.

The other was done in the 1990s by the Gary Filmon government.

The 1960s report will be remembered for bringing in larger school divisions and division owned school buses. There were some moves towards adding courses such as Home-Ec and Shops to the regular fare of Math, English, History, Physics and Chemistry.

The 1990s report, headed by former Winnipeg mayor, Bill Norrie, was, in my opinion, the best government report ever written.

The Norrie Report called for a major overhaul of school division boundaries.

The Norrie Report was considered too controversial by the Filmon government to implement.

Mr. Filmon, while he may have liked the report’s findings, didn’t see how he could muster the support to bring about the changes.

When the Norrie Report was ordered, Clayton Manness was a cabinet minister. Manness is a well known man. He attended the University of Manitoba in the 1960s. He farmed, ran for the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba against Gary Filmon and became a cabinet minister. Manness is co-chairing this newest review of Manitoba’s education system.

As matter of interest, the Norrie Report recommended joining the school divisions that served neepawa

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Ken Waddell Macgregor, McCreary, Carberry, Gladstone and Neepawa. Basically, a joining of Beautiful Plains School Division and Pine Creek School Division. It suggested amalgamating the divisions serving Binscarth,Erickson, Hamiota, Rossburn, Shoal Lake, St. Lazare, Birtle, Minnedosa, Rapid City, Rivers and Russell.

Just by looking at the recommendations for the areas within or near this newspaper’s coverage area, one can see that the report was indeed controversial.

This new report will be more far-reaching. Not only will boundaries be reviewed, but educational standards. That is likely more important. By all measures, many Manitoba students do very well, but by those same standards, Manitoba’s overall test scores are pretty bad. Talk to any teacher and you will also find deep complaints about the ever changing curriculum and how the changes are often not for the better. The most commonly mentioned complaints are about basic math and reading skills.

Ironically, the biggest complaint about our education system,

that is how it is funded, is not part of the review. Minister of Education, Kelvin Goertzen, says the review might even look at eliminating school divisions, but that won’t be possible if funding isn’t addressed. You can’t levy taxes without elected representation, so if education taxes on property are to stay in place, there will have to be elected school boards.

You can’t have taxation without representation.

The report is to take a year.

That means the report lands on the minister’s desk about 10 months ahead of the next provincial election. Guess what will be a major topic of the next Manitoba election? It will be education standards, school division boundaries and yes, it will be about financing, regardless if this new report mandate officially covers taxes or not.

It will be an interesting year.

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ou can’t believe everything you see on the internet, we’ve known that for a long time. However, maybe it’s time to question whether you can believe anything on the internet? Since 2012, Imperva Incapsula, an online security firm, has published an annual report on bot traffic. Between 2012 and 2016, bots were responsible for more traffic than humans, four out of five years.

Bot s a ren’t inherently bad. MY A ny program PERSPECTIVE that runs automated tasks over the internet is considered a bot. Kate Like any tool, Jackman-Atkinson they can be used for good or bad purposes.

Bad bots were big in the news last year. In November, eight people were charged by the US Justice Department in two large cases of digital ad fraud. These fraudulent operations duped advertisers out of $36 million by faking both the number of people viewing their ads and the webpages on which they were being placed. This was done by infecting 1.7 million computers with malware, which remotely directed traffic to empty websites, designed to fool advertisers into thinking their ad was being seen on a premium website, such as The Economist. The infected computers used sophisticated techniques to resemble humans and outwit the software designed to filter out fake traffic.

This came a month after small advertisers filed suit against Facebook, accusing the social media company of misreporting views of their video ads. Facebook said they were overestimating the time viewers spent watching the videos by 60 to 80 per cent.

The plaintiffs are arguing the misreporting falls between 150 and 900 per cent.

In August, a New York Times investigation looked at the problem of fake video views on YouTube. They found that one could buy 5,000 views for $15. These views seldom come from real people, but instead, bots or click farms— rows of individual computers or smart phones, downloading the same app or watching the same video.

All this, to make something appear more popular than it really is.

Of all of the bots “working” on the internet, roughly half of them are doing useful things that improve our online experience. It’s bots that scour the internet to find search engine results and bots that transport website content into apps. For example, in 2016, 4 per cent of the internet’s entire traffic was Facebook’s feed fetcher, the bot that refreshes your Facebook feed when you’re using the social media platform’s app on a mobile device. Despite all of these helpful and benign bots, the Imperva report found that in 2016, 24 per cent of total online traffic was malicious bots known as impersonators, bots that take on false identities to get around security software and are usually used as part of cyber attacks. It’s unclear where the fraudulent ad and video views, a cross between fake and real, fall on the spectrum of good and bad bot traffic.

The prevalence of bots is only expected to increase, as companies find more ways to use the internet to make our lives easier and criminals find more ways to scam a buck. Digital assistants, weather apps and any number of online monitoring programs are becoming more prevalent in our day-to-day lives and for the most part, we’re happy for their help.

Then there’s the middle ground, good tools used for fraudulent purposes. Knowing what we know now, we all need to be a little more vigilant and ask a few more questions. The video with lots of views– is it actually any good? The Instagram influencer– do they have anything besides fame and sponsored content, that may or may not be legitimate? Those Facebook or Google ad views– are they generating any sales? There are no magic potions that will bring fame or popularity, despite what the internet might tell you.

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The truth is out there

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n its early years, the world of reality TV featured shows like Unsolved Mysteries and America’s Most Wanted.

These shows sought the public’s help in solving cold criminal cases or locating suspects with outstanding arrest warrants. Their producers were convinced that someone in their viewing audience knew something that would solve a mystery, crack a cold criminal case or help identify and arrest a fugitive from justice.

Today, that niche has expanded to include a series of “true crime” podcasts. One of the latest to emerge is Trace Evidence, a weekly podcast that focuses on “cold cases,” disappearances or murders that happened many years ago and that are still being investigated by the authorities.

Each episode follows the same format. The case (a missing person or a murder) is identified. The facts, such as they are, are presented. So are the theories– the ideas put forward to explain what happened, why it happened, how it

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Like the producers of the TV shows listed above, TE’s presenter believes that someone out there knows something that would help solve at least one of the cases he has prof iled. Either those who know something have died, never come forward or, for reasons known only to them, have not told the authorities everything that they know.

Our criminal justice system only works when all the facts in a given case are presented in a clear, fair and unbiased manner.

Those called as witnesses in a court of law swear to tell “the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.”

But witnesses don’t always tell the truth. Sometimes they choose to lie.

Sometimes they don’t know the answers to the questions they are being asked.

Sometimes, because of the horror of what they saw or experienced, witnesses can’t remember precisely what happened or the facts they share may not be all that accurate. Then there are times when the truth can be lost in a maze of legal wrangling and procedural motions. If any of these conditions exist, there is a chance that innocent people may be convicted, the guilty may be acquitted and justice for the victims and their families may be denied.

By word and by example, the Holy Scriptures teach us that there are two types of sins– sins of commission and sins of omission.

Sins of commission are those acts we do– the things we think, the words we speak or the actions we take that violate specific teachings found in Scripture.

Those sins are easy to list and the harm they do to us, to those we love and to those who are hurt by our actions are easy to identify.

Sins of omission are those things we know we should do but fail to do. Of the two types of sins, the second is by far the worst. As philosopher Edmund Burke put it: “The only thing required for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing.”

By staying silent when we should speak up or doing nothing when we should be helping others, we sin against those who could be helped and healed by what we would do.

In my view, there is no such thing as an unsolvable crime. Someone knows something that can help authorities discover the truth and lead to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. It’s time to speak up.

The sound of silence...

M y fat her wa s profoundly hard of hearing. He was a caring and competent teacher, a lay preacher in the church and a passable farmer. Walter became adept at lip reading, making us children aware that we needed to get his attention before we spoke to him. He was almost 70 before he found a hearing aid that worked for him. He didn’t like it, but he mostly wore it, when encouraged to. We watched the aging process and progress. After mom died, Walter moved into an independent care facility, eased over to the assisted wing and then up to the heavy care. He suffered from Parkinson’s, accompanied by dementia. There was one recurring theme in our conversations. He was determined that every night, the cinder block walls swung away and the place became a work site. Like a newspaper production,

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he heard the clicking and clacking of typewriters, messages whistling through tubes to desks at other levels, and the grinding of the moving blocks and the office noise kept him awake.

He would be exhausted at the start of the day and felt strongly the injustice of seniors being used as forced labour every night.

I listened and sympathized, not understanding, not disagreeing.

A few years ago, I came across a study on absolute silence. Thoughts and images merged. An anechoic chamber is virtually sound proof, 99.99 per cent. When an individual enters the chamber, the sounds they

do hear are unfamiliar and often frightening; their heart beating, stomach rumbling, blood pumping through their head, bones rubbing against each other, skin sliding over muscles, tendons creaking and a high pitched whine from the electrical signals and impulses from their own nervous systems. And it is worse in the dark. Individuals often hallucinate, have a heightened sense of smell and occasionally sense an evil presence. The brain to ear connections at work. Polish neurophysiologist, Jerzy Konorski, maintains ‘we’d all be constantly hallucinating were it not for all the grounding input we receive from our other senses.’ The

record for someone to voluntarily remain in the anechoic chamber is 45 minutes.

So, if I am severely hearing impaired , still, and in the dark, the clicking and clacking and whirring, all the sounds associated with the production of a newspaper in times past, the sights and sounds that I can identify, then that is what I hear. Part of my theory comes from the fact that my dad’s story did not change. It was a regular occurrence for his ‘home’ to become a work place. He saw the process and heard the sounds. Exactly what I envision a prolonged time in the deepest silence and darkness would do. To make any sense of it all, you identify with something you can identify. Always a reader, dad saw and heard a paper being produced and the noise and bustle kept him awake and fatigued.

The sound of silence, deafening and terrifying.

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Observation

By Addy Oberlin

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his past week, I have observed a big difference in temperature from where I used to live in Manitoba and where I now live in Alberta. At the moment, it is raining, the temperature is around zero and water is dripping off the roof. And I live in Northern Alberta, well northwest. Most likely, you will be laughing at me next month, when we will be going through a deep freeze. Nothing is predictable in life, especially not the weather. Out of town appointments might have to be changed because the roads are too dangerous to take a chance on driving.

However, we never have to worry about our appointments with God. His line will never be busy, you will never be put on hold. He might answer us through a scripture passage or even a kind word from a friend, but He is always there for us.

When we know Him in a personal way, He will never leave us nor forsake us (Hebrews 13:5) and we can boldly say “the Lord is my Helper (Hebrews 19:6).”

Letters

The numbers don’t make sense

Ken, I look forward to your weekly musings and usually agree with most of what you have to say. Last week, about election overload, inspired me to comment.

I agree we are getting like Americans, where election mode never ends. However, the point you make on the carbon tax– that the majority of people don’t have access to public transportation, is wrong. The majority do– most choose not to use it. Us rural people across Canada are in the minority. Think Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal, and you have the majority of the population.

I agree it doesn’t make sense though. The numbers I’ve heard are that the “average” family would pay an extra $250 and receive $350. Where does the extra $100 come from? The rest of us who have no options, or farmers (for example) who must purchase taxed inputs, with no way to recover the cost.

Keep it up.

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New Zealand lies more than 1,600 kilometres southeast of Australia, its nearest neighbour. From the high mountains and volcanoes, to the beaches and forests, these islands offer a number of amazing and beautiful views, making tourism a large industry. When the Māori arrived in the 13th century, they found few animals, mainly reptiles and many types of birds. One of the birds, the flightless Kiwis, are a significant national icon and the universal nickname for New Zealanders. New Zealand was founded in 1642 by a Dutch explorer, Abel Tasman and was first called ‘Nieuw Zeeland’. In Dutch, Zealand means “sea land”. New Zealand has three official languages: English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. Manaakitanga, which is a Maori word for hospitality, is seen as a sign of mutual respect for others and as such, hospitality and generosity are highly valued in New Zealand culture.

Their food tastes vary from the traditional Māori cooking, old British favourites, Dutch and Chinese to name a few. Living surrounded by the sea results in a sea food heaven and its “nine sheep to every person” provides many roast legs of lamb. Canned spaghetti on toast, topped with cheese and warmed under the grill makes a great breakfast or lunch.

Or try a chip butty (chip sandwich), which is white bread with a light spread of butter and marmite and potato chips, a commonly found item in many Kiwi kids’ lunchboxes. Top this off with Hokey Pokey ice-cream, a vanilla ice cream mixed with caramelized sugar, or a Lolly cake, which is cake with pieces of candy in it. Lolly is their name for candy.

New Zealand is a hot bed for pumpkin growers, hence pumpkin soup, baked, grilled or roasted pumpkin and even pumpkin sandwiches. If that does not suit your taste, try a Kiwi Burger. A “Kiwi burger” has beetroot and a fried egg along with your standard burger patties and whatever condiment placed between two burger buns. Something for everyone!

Pies with savoury fillings, like mince and cheese, steak, butter chicken and even fish pies are the go-to lunch at bakeries or gas stations.

Savoury Minced Pies

prepared pie pastry for 4 individual pies 2 Tbsp. oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 500g minced beef or lamb 1 1/4 cups beef stock 1 stick celery, finely chopped 1 carrot, finely chopped 1 Tbsp. tomato paste

1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 Tbsp. prepared mustard 1 tsp. dried crushed rosemary or 1 Tbsp. fresh 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. ground pepper 1/4 cup beef stock 2 Tbsp. flour 4 cheese slices 1 beaten egg

Heat the oil in a large pan and sauté the onion and garlic. Add the meat and cook for 5-8 minutes, breaking up any lumps with a spoon. Add the stock, celery and carrots.

While it simmers, add the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, rosemary, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. In the 1/4 cup stock, add the flour and mix until it makes a smooth paste. Mix paste in to the simmering meat mixture, stirring occasionally until it thickens.

To assemble: line small pie tins with prepared pastry. Divide the filling between the tins and top with a slice of cheese. Brush the pastry tops with egg and place them egg wash side down over the pies and crimp the edges to seal. Brush the tops with egg and cut 2 slits in each pie. Cook the pies at 375°F for 30-40 minutes, or until crisp and golden. Rest the pies for 5 minutes before serving.

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The employees of the Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op believe there is value in having strong, well maintained palliative care programs in rural Manitoba. As part of that commitment, the Co-op presented a pair of cheques on We d n e s d a y, Ja n . 2 3 to the palliative care units in Neepawa and Gladstone. The $2,159, which was raised by the employees, was equally divided in each community.

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Above right: Gladstone Palliative Care Coordinator Leah Hamm accepts the donation of $1,079.50 from Finkewich.

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Looking Back

1930’s: Brooker’s Tea Room

By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

110 years ago, Tuesday, February 2, 1909 “Abolish the bar” petitions were circulated in Neepawa last week, but with what success has not been reported to this journal.

100 years ago, Tuesday, Feb 4, 1919 The Coca-Cola makers are locating a factory at Brandon at a cost of $60,000.

Explosion of a munitions train in Belgium killed 64 people, of whom 60 were German— so it’s not so bad.

A pint of whiskey sold for $1,480 in Prince Rupert, but the purchasers thought they were getting a barrel full for the money.

A monument of trees to commemorate the great war has been proposed and favourably received by the parliament of France.

Canadian internment camps contain 2,222 enemy aliens, of whom 1,700 are Germans and 522 are Austrians and other enemy nationalities. Practically all belong to the working classes.

The returned soldiers in Winnipeg expressed themselves freely at a mass meeting last week and showed up the rottenness of things in general. They went straight to the root of their problems— the governments, which are less prepared for peace than they were for war. What the ex-soldiers demand is governments that do things for those who work— not the providing of pickings for parasites. We are right here to back up a campaign of that kind.

O. E. Reilly of Salisbury, is in receipt of a German soldier’s helmet sent home from France as a souvenir.

But you can’t convince them to wear it. He’s not ready for a shooting match.

The boozers will, please, be patient. Canada must endure another year of prohibition. Then there will be a referendum where it will be killed. That’s the program planned at Ottawa.

90 years ago, Friday, February 1, 1929 J. D. McGregor was sworn in as a lieutenant governor of Manitoba on Tuesday.

Jacques Cartier, the beloved French explorer and gentleman, was born in 1494. He was employed

by Francis I to make

explorations on the North American Coast, and in three successive expeditions, 1534-50, completed the discovery and colonization of Canada. The influence of his French methods and customs remains a vital part of Canada, even until today.

A western editor defines the saxophone as “the only instrument that sounds as well when you’re learning to play it as it does afterwards.”

80 years ago, Friday, February 3, 1939 Nearly 5,000 Jews have so far found a refuge in China.

The Nazi Press has started a drive for German colonies.

Invention of a carburator attachment to triple the mileage per gallon of gasoline of automobiles, trucks and tractors, is claimed by George Fraser, of Letellier, Man. President Albert Lebrun, of France, has become the godfather of 1,600 children since his offer to assume that relationship to every 15th child born to a French family.

Great Britain’s airplane output is fast approaching Germany’s and, if spurred by the grave necessity of war, could reach its 1918 level, 3,000 a month, within a measurable time.

“Minefields of the air,” captive balloons filled with poison gas to asphyxiate the enemy airmen, have been established in western Germany from the borders of Switzerland to the Netherlands frontier.

H it ler ha s pledged G er m a n supp or t for Italy in any war against her, demanded return of Germany’s pre-war colonies and warned the United States to keep her hands off German trade with South America.

Again, Hitler fooled the world. Stock market and scaremongers held a jitterbug parade a few days before his scheduled speech and were all ready for another bombshell type speech, but it was tame, and Hitler enjoyed the spectacle of the world’s leaders wiping off the perspiration of relief.

But what will the dictator do next?

Great Britain is beginning to feel the benefit of the brains and industrial ability of the 12,000 aliens— scientists and business executives— who went to the country since the Jewish pogrom began in Germany. Factories are reopening. Far-seeing German Jews transferred hundreds of thousands of

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pounds to British banks long ago.

70 years ago, Thursday February 3, 1949 Argyle Paterson left last week for Halifax, where he will commence his training in the Navy.

Neepawa curlers have been active in out-of-town bonspiels the past weeks: Mrs. E. G. Hipwell’s rink placed second in the Chipperfield event at Minnedosa ladies’ bonspiel; Mrs. Bob Hunt’s foursome won third prize in the Costigan event at the Portage ladies’ bonspiel.

Congratulations to Mrs. A. S. Neilands who will celebrate her birthday on Wednesday, February 9.

She was born in New Deer, Scotland 1872.

60 years ago, Tuesday, February 3, 1959 Congratulations to Iris Andrew and Terry Cook, who won first place with their Scotch dancing at the amateur contest at Brookdale, January 23.

There were nine contestants in the junior group.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zynger Sr. (nee Barbara Wahoski) renewed their wedding vows in a service at St. Dominic’s Church in Neepawa Saturday morning, when a mass of Thanksgiving was celebrated....

The couple were married on January 26, 1909 in St. Elizabeth’s Church, Polonia, with Rev. Pulaski officiating. Both had been born in Buffalo, New York, in 1888, and moved with their respective families to the Bethany district while they were in their early teens.

Following their marriage, they lived and farmed in the Bethany district until 1947, when they moved to Neepawa.

Saturday evening, all members of the family gathered at their home on

PHOTO COURTESY OF COURT BROOKER

This old-time Neepawa relic was submitted to the Banner & Press by Court Brooker. Known as “Brooker’s Tea Room”, the Neepawa business was owned and operated by one of Court Brooker’s forefathers for eight years in the 1930’s.

Brydon street for a supper to celebrate their fiftieth anniversary.

50 years ago, Tuesday, February 4, 1969 Equipped with a map and a graph, Brandon’s Industrial Commissioner Sydney Fancy projected his view of the future of Neepawa and the towns surrounding Brandon as it might be in the year 2000, when he spoke here at the Chamber of Commerce banquet Friday night.

He said it was possible that Neepawa in 30 years might become a small city of 30,000 population and could become a suburb of Brandon, which he envisioned as the cultural centre of the region.

40 years ago, Thursday, February 1, 1979 The Grand Aggregate Award of the Brookdale Men’s Bonspiel, which finished Sunday, Jan. 28, was won by the Wilson McKee rink of Brookdale.

30 years ago, Tuesday, February 7, 1989 During the business

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portion of the [Beta Sigma Phi] meeting, it was decided to give $25 to the Prior Fire Fund and $50 to the Jeffrey family to help defer expenses for a bone marrow transplant for Doug.

It was decided to donate two $25 scholarships to the Fine Arts Festival again this year in the band categories.

20 years ago, Monday, February 1, 1999 The man largely responsible for bringing

Springhill Farms Hog Processing Plant to Neepawa was made an honorary citizen of the town last Tuesday.

Reverend Mike Wollman, leader of the Springhill Hutter ite Colony was recognized by Neepawa town council for his part in promoting regional economic development.

Wollman, 73, said he thought about establishing a pork processing plant long before Springhill opened its doors in the fall of 1973.

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Positive changes at Neepawa Chamber

By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Despite being cast into darkness by a power outage on Jan. 28, the Neepawa Chamber of Commerce’s AGM remained enlightening. In 2017, the Chamber garnered a loss of $640.56.

By the end of 2018, the finances took a turn for the better, raking in a gain of $8,978.09. Revenue from some sources also doubled, or nearly doubled, the dollar amount generated in 2017.

Chamber of Commerce chairman Jeff Braun commented to the Banner & Press, stating that the Chamber is very happy with the turnaround.

“It’s nice to see, considering the Chamber’s gone through several struggles over the years just to break even, nevermind turn a profit. So we are very happy with this,” said Braun. “A majority of the revenue was because we had a very successful spring fair- and the weather was a large part, we had a very nice weekend, which brought out crowds.”

Braun added that there were a couple factors behind the scenes that aided in

the increase of revenue as well. Over the years, the planning side of events has gotten better, making community gatherings, such as the spring fair, a more organized occasion. The Chamber has also had great support from businesses and sponsors, for which it is thankful.

“Another key factor in it is our administration as well,” Braun added. “Barb in the office does a very good job of staying on top of our events and our daily operations, and getting all of the membership renewals out and accounted for. It’s just a great office system we have going right now, which is keeping things going well.”

The Chamber of Commerce board for 2019 consists of Jeff Braun (past president), Pam Miller (president), Marilyn Crewe, Tammy Wilson, Tracy Wehrhahn, Mike Sanguine, Pamela Levandoski, Kerri MacPherson and Ken Waddell.

In closing, Braun stated “The better we can do to keep financially stable the better we can do to promote our town and to keep the growth going.”

Ag Days of 2019

PHOTOS BY JOHN DRINKWATER

Left: Tractors being promoted at the New Holland booth in the Canada Room, Keystone Centre, Brandon, at Ag Days, held Jan. 22-24. Right: Kathy Soltys, RVT, and James Comrie, DVM, are pictured promoting the Easy Boss E, a product in the 2019 Inventors Showcase. This is an oral distraction tool that can reduce fear and stress in your animal when being treated, groomed, tagged etc, and increases safety for both the animal and the stockman. Made of stainless steel tubing, it stimulates the animal’s chewing behavior and calms the animal. Oral medicine can also be delivered to cattle using this tool. The product was developed by Dr. Don Finlay, DVM, a former vet from Minnedosa Veterinary Clinic, now residing in Australia. Bottom: Quantum air drill is exhibited by Morris Industries Ltd. during Ag Days. This brand-new seeding tool will revolutionize the market. Industry leading flotation, frame strength, air distribution and seeding accuracy are just a few of the its many innovations.

Neepawa holds pre-budget meeting

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

Ratepayers in Neepawa recently braved the bitter cold to share their spending priorities for the 2019 municipal budget. Around 20 people attended the forum on Thursday, Jan. 24, i n t he back room of the Neepawa Public Library. Councillor Darryl Gerrard, who served as the facilitator, said the discussion focused on some of the financial numbers that are a part of the decision making process.

“Part of our plan this evening was to inform the community of some of the costs and of some of the ideas that we’re looking at.

We want to make sure that [ratepayers] are aware of the process early on,” said Gerrard. “What I heard back from the public, I hear them saying that they want us to continue

looking at investment in infrastructure. That came back loud and clear. I think the public is also willing to understand that, it’s not an easy decision on where those dollars flow.

Maybe [after tonight], they understand a few more of the costs. I was really heartened to see, as well, that we had residents talking about things like by-law enforcement. That might help us sort out some revenue issues in the community. I thought that was all very positive.”

Recreation priorities A large portion of the forum also examined the recreat iona l pr ior it ies of loca l ta x payers.

Additional walking paths, an expansion/upgrade to the swimming pool and more commun it y basketball courts were cited as favoured priorities

for future funding. Courts for tennis and pickle ball also received support.

Surprisingly, additional support for hockey, curling and baseball facilities did not rate highly from the 360 indiviuals who participated in the survey. Gerrard noted to the Banner & Press that these results suggest people are looking for easily accessible and low cost recreation options.

What’s next for the budget After the meeting drew

to a close, Mayor Blake McCutcheon said he was pleased with the response, both at the evenig’s event itself and from the online survey, which had around 300 taxpayers participate.

People can still share their thoughts on where funding should go, as the pre-budget sur vey is still accessible on the Town of Neepawa website.

Neepawa’s 2019 finacial plan should be finalized by the spring.

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At times during their game against the Erickson Eagles, the Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (NACI) Tigers varsity boys basketball team looked like a mix of the 1980s’ Showtime Lakers and the modern day Golden State Warriors.

That could create some real issues for their competition for the rest of the regular season. On Wednesday, Jan. 23, NACI’s run and gun style of basketball proved to be just too much for Erickson, leading to a 95-62 win.

While every single player

for the Tigers scored at least two points, the team was primarily led by the trio of Austin Rosales, who scored 17 points, Jayvee Posadas (14 pts) and RJ Cadelina (13 pts). Those three players kept NACI’s high tempo offensive onslaught on track throughout the night.

While the NACI side of the score proved to be a collaborative effort, Erickson was more of a one-man show, with Brady O’Neil scoring an impressive 49 points, which included five three-pointers.

The win improved the NACI Varsity Boys record to 3-1-0 on the season. As for Erickson, their record fell to 0-3-0. Neepawa’s next game

will be in Elton on Feb. 7, when they face the Sabres (1-2-0).

Other action As for the most recent games for the other NACI rosters, the varsity girls topped the Minnedosa Chancellors 40-18, on Jan. 17. Meanwhile, the junior varsity boys were defeated by the William Morton Warriors on Jan. 23, by the score of 67-59. The JV girls squad’s most recent game was on Jan. 21 versus the MacGregor Mustangs. The final score in that game was not available online before the Banner & Press publication deadline.

Tigers hockey team play pair of games

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press The NACI Tigers hockey team recently played a pair of road games. In their first matchup, the Tigers travelled to Rivers on Tuesday, Jan. 22, to face the Rage. Despite a strong start, scoring four goals in the first period, Neepawa was beaten 7-6. Owen Wiebe and Ben Rainka both scored a pair of goals for NACI, while Tanner Mann and Wiley Speiss each added one apiece.

Then on Friday, Jan. 25, Neepawa once again hit the road, this time to

Boissevain to challenge the Broncos. This would be the polar opposite of the previous game, as the Tigers scored four goals in the third period and won 6-4.

Once again, Ben Rainka scored a pair of goals, but also added an assist. Other goal scorers for the Tigers included Shane Byram, Tanner Mann, and Wiley and Bodhi Speiss.

These recent results improved NACI’s regular season record to 11-7-1 on the year. The upcoming schedule for the Tigers includes a home game on Friday, Feb. 1 against the REMP Renegades. Start

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At times during their game against the Erickson Eagles, the Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (NACI) Tigers varsity boys basketball team looked like a mix of the 1980s’ Showtime Lakers and the modern day Golden State Warriors.

That could create some real issues for their competition for the rest of the regular season. On Wednesday, Jan. 23, NACI’s run and gun style of basketball proved to be just too much for Erickson, leading to a 95-62 win.

While every single player

for the Tigers scored at least two points, the team was primarily led by the trio of Austin Rosales, who scored 17 points, Jayvee Posadas (14 pts) and RJ Cadelina (13 pts). Those three players kept NACI’s high tempo offensive onslaught on track throughout the night.

While the NACI side of the score proved to be a collaborative effort, Erickson was more of a one-man show, with Brady O’Neil scoring an impressive 49 points, which included five three-pointers.

The win improved the NACI Varsity Boys record to 3-1-0 on the season. As for Erickson, their record fell to 0-3-0. Neepawa’s next game

will be in Elton on Feb. 7, when they face the Sabres (1-2-0).

Other action As for the most recent games for the other NACI rosters, the varsity girls topped the Minnedosa Chancellors 40-18, on Jan. 17. Meanwhile, the junior varsity boys were defeated by the William Morton Warriors on Jan. 23, by the score of 67-59. The JV girls squad’s most recent game was on Jan. 21 versus the MacGregor Mustangs. The final score in that game was not available online before the Banner & Press publication deadline.

Tigers hockey team play pair of games

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press The NACI Tigers hockey team recently played a pair of road games. In their first matchup, the Tigers travelled to Rivers on Tuesday, Jan. 22, to face the Rage. Despite a strong start, scoring four goals in the first period, Neepawa was beaten 7-6. Owen Wiebe and Ben Rainka both scored a pair of goals for NACI, while Tanner Mann and Wiley Speiss each added one apiece.

Then on Friday, Jan. 25, Neepawa once again hit the road, this time to

Boissevain to challenge the Broncos. This would be the polar opposite of the previous game, as the Tigers scored four goals in the third period and won 6-4.

Once again, Ben Rainka scored a pair of goals, but also added an assist. Other goal scorers for the Tigers included Shane Byram, Tanner Mann, and Wiley and Bodhi Speiss.

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Neepawa Curling Club Men’s Bonspiel

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The annual Neepawa Men’s Bonspiel was held Jan 25-27. The first event, which was sponsored by Munro Farm Supplies Ltd and Enns Bros Ltd, was won by Kyle Forsyth, Jarvis Whyte, Cody Hill and Darius Vendramin (McCreary). The second event was sponsored by Neepawa Pharmacy and McLaughlin GM. The winning club featured Andrew Richards, Jeff Dagg, Mike Krutkewich and Jim Richards (Clanwilliam). The third event, sponsored by Gardewine and John’s Electric, was won by Kelly Marnoch, Dean Smith, Brent Calvert and Craig Senchuk (Carberry). The largest scoring end was sponsored by Harris Pharmacy and won by the Mike Simon team (Oakbank), with a five ender on the second draw.

Successful month for Neepawa Figure Skating Club

Submitted NFSC The Neepawa Figure Skating Club was well represented at the North/ South Westman STARSkate Regional Competition in Hartney on Jan. 26. In the Star Two Free Skate event, Ma kenna Sumner and Ashley Nadeau received a silver ribbon while Alyssa Nadeau, Olivia Koscielny, Ashley Bray, Claire Nicholson, and Dimitri Smith earned a bronze ribbon and Ivory Gerring earned a merit ribbon.

In the Star Two Elements event, Makenna Sumner earned a silver ribbon. In the Star Four Under-13 Free Skate, Amber Wahoski won the gold medal. In the Star Four Over-13 Free Skate Event, Hayley Lindsay won the bronze medal while Simone Levasseur placed fourth. Kyla Wahoski placed fifth and Kiana Wahoski finished sixth in the Star Five Free Skate Over-13 Flight A. Karissa Ellis brought home the bronze medal in the Star 5 Over 13 Free Skate Flight B event.

Neepawa showed off their strong creative talents in the interpretive events. In the Silver Interpretive event, Cordelia Smith won the gold medal, Kyla Wahoski the silver medal and Amber Wahoski the bronze medal.

Hayley Lindsay placed fourth, Simone Levasseur finished fifth and Kiana Gunnarson placed sixth to round out the event. In the Gold Interpretive event, Kara Ellis won the gold medal and Karissa Ellis won

the silver medal.

Coach Kim Smith was very pleased with the strong performances by all the Neepawa skaters and they are looking forward to seeing the progress of the skaters as they get ready for MB Open in February and Provincials in March.

Synchronized Skating Neepawa’s Ice Prec*Ice Sy nch ron i zed Sk at i ng teams had a strong showing in their first competition of the season in Carberry on Saturday, Jan. 19 at the Skate Manitoba Synchronized Skating Championships. Cynthia Chartrand, the coach of all three teams, was very happy with the performances these teams had.

Mini Ice Prec*Ice, the Beginner Two team, performed their “Vogue” routine and came home with a bronze ribbon. This team consists of Althea Caberte, Jayden Dafoe, Alyssa Latag, Bailee Podruski, Anneke Scheper, Dimitri Smith, Carlee Strelczik, Haven Villanueva, Ava Wahoski and Sydney Wolfe.

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Pre-Juvenile team, skated their “Confident” routine and came home with a gold medal. This team consists of Ashley Bray, Ivory Gerring, Alyssa Nadeau, Ashley Nadeau, Claire Nicholson, Claire Scheper, Makenna Sumner and Amber Wahoski.

Ice Prec*Ice, the PreNovice team, skated their “Sound of Silence” routine and came home with a bronze medal. The team consists of Claire Beaumont, Jenna Beaumont, Brooklyn Chartrand, Kara Ellis, Karissa Ellis, Hayley Lindsay, Cordelia Smith, Caitlin Stevenson and Kyla Wahoski.

The Pre-Novice team is looking forward to skating at the Prairie Regionals competition in Tisdale, SK in February. All three teams are super excited to be hosting the Crocus Invitational Synchronized Skating competition right here in Neepawa on Saturday, Mar. 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Yellowhead Centre! If you love synchro or are interested in seeing what it is all about, come on down to the Yellowhead and check it out!

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Caitlyn Stevenson, Hayley Lindsay, Kara Ellis, Claire Beaumont, Brook ly n Char tr and, Jenna Beaumont, Karissa Ellis, Cordelia Smith and Kyla Wahoski.

The Beginner Two Team Back Row: Ava Wahoski, Anneke Scheper, Bailey Podruski, Jayden Dafoe, Haven Villaneva Front Row: Sydney Wolfe, Carlee Strelczik, Alyssa Latag, Althea Calberte, Dimitri Smith and Coach Cynthia Chartrand.

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MJHL Standings

(To Wednesday, Jan. 30)

Team

G W

46 46 47 47 46 47 46

1. Portage Terriers 2. Swan Valley Stampeders 3. Steinbach Pistons 4. Virden Oil Capitals 5. Selkirk Steelers 6. Dauphin Kings 7. Winnipeg Blues 8. Winkler Flyers 9. Wayway Wolverines 10. OCN Blizzard 11. Neepawa Natives

45 45 49 46

MJHL Player stats Leading scorers (MJHL)

1. Josh Tripp (Swan) 2. Bradley Goethals (Swan) 3.Tony Apetagon (Wpg)) 4. Quintin Sudom (Swan)

G 31 27 21 16

A 41 34 34 38

Pts

72 61 55 54

5. Brendan Martin (Stein) 26 25 51 Leading scorers (Natives) G

1. Mackenzie Belinski 2. Jesse Gibbons 3. Brad Marshall

A Pts

16 20 36 9 20 29 12 14 26

Goaltenders W L SV% GAA 1. M. Radomsky (Stein) 21 10 0.926 2.05 2. M. Pipes (Swan)

13

7 0.928 2.32

4. N. Moore (Port)

20

5 0.887 2.60

5. I. Labelle (Way)

15 20 0.910 2.71

3. J. Link (Wpg)

18 16 0.930 2.50

Minimum 20 MJHL game played

within regular season

Game results Saturday, Jan. 25 Virden 3-2 OT Neepawa First period 18:22 NEEP Skulmoski (5) ASST: Mowbray (4), Carson (15) PP 19:04 VIRD Cross (9) ASST: Sidoni (24), Wojciechowski (19) Second period 09:47 NEEP Sweeney (2) ASST: Olstad (10) 19:58 VIRD Cross (10) ASST: Cloutier (18), Dalke (26) PP Third period No scoring Overtime 00:52 VIRD Wojciechowski (2) ASST: Dalke (27) PP Goaltenders NEEP- Thornton 30/33 saves (L).

VIRD - Dosch 29/31 saves (W).

Attendance: 281 at Yellowhead Arena

Saturday, Jan. 26 Virden 6-5 Neepawa First period 13:47 NEEP Robin (2) ASST: Whitely (7), Driver (7) 14:47 VIRD Dalke (17) ASST: Cross (18), Rands (10) Second period 00:19 NEEP Belinski (16) ASST: Gibbons (18), Marshall (14) 02:22 VIRD Evans (6) ASST: Thompson (4) 11:11 NEEP Marshall (11) ASST: Belinski (20), Gibbons (19) 14:17 VIRD Rands (2) ASST: Cross (19) Third period 00:51 VIRD Belcher (7) ASST: Thompson (5) 10:24 VIRD Cross (11) ASST: Einarson (15), Belcher (18) PP 12:08 VIRD Cloutier (17) Unassisted 15:34 NEEP Whitely (5) ASST: Mowbray (5) 19:24 NEEP Marshall (12) ASST: Whitley (8), Gibbons (20) Goaltenders NEEP- Thornton 39/45 saves (L).

VIRD - Wallace 26/31 saves (W).

Attendance: 753 at Tundra Oil & Gas Place

36 31 31 25 26 23 20 19 18 17 9

L OT/SO PF

8 10 14 15 16 20 20

22 23 30 30

2 5 2 7 4 4 6

PA Pts

220 199 163 160 159 141 129

4 4 2 7

120 130 100 146 152 143 147

110 156 115 140 127 199 104 194

74 67 64 57 56 50 46

42 40 36 25

Tiger Hills Hockey East 1. Neepawa 2. MacGregor 3. Minnedosa

G 17 17 17

W 14 9 8

4. Gladstone 17 6 5. Cartwright 15 5 6. Pilot Mound 16 4

West 1. Killarney 2. Boissevain 3. Hartney 4. Souris 5. Wawanesa 6. Deloraine 7. Melita

G 17 16 16 17 17 15 17

L ETL Pts 3 0 28 7 1 19 6 3 19 11 0 9 9

1 3

12 11 11

W L ETL Pts 17 0 0 34 14 1 1 29 9 7 0 18 8 9 0 16 7 10 0 14 5 9 1 11 1 14 2 4

ETL refers to extra time losses (Overtime and shootout losses)

THHL scoring Leading scorers (THHL)

1. Devon LeBlanc (Bois) 2. Ward Szucki (Neep) 3. Tyler Dittmer (Bois) 4. Matt Lowry (Neep) 5. Matt Varnes (MacG)

G 23 22 19 8 22

Leading scorers (Farmers) G

1. Ward Szucki 2. Matt Lowry 3. Lance Nugent

A 32 22 23 34 19

Pts

55 44 42 42 41

A Pts

22 22 44 8 34 42 13 16 29

Club 55 Friday League Jan. 18: Ladies’ High Single: Phyllis Mauthe 291. Ladies’ High Triple: Barb Grumpelt 584. Men’s High Single & Triple: Doug Pettigrew 269 & 644. Other Scores to Note: Liz Lychak 197; Jim King 172, 172; Alan Tarn 182, 195, 215; Gail McGregor 184; Doreen Smith 225; Len Pritchard 158, 172, 236; Ray Criddle 231, 181; Norm Kendall 222, 181, 178; Pauline Hailstone 203, 157; Darrell Gabler 203, 182, 165; Bev Chapski 179, 182; Barb Grumpelt 157, 203, 224; Frank Porada 160, 189, 152; Bob Lychak 220, 185; Don Denoon 204, 177, 173; Ellen Grudeski 158; Doug Pettigrew 185, 190; Melvin Oswald 172, 236, 170.

Jan. 25: Ladies’ High Single & Triple: Barb Grumpelt 270 & 655.

Men’s High Single & Triple: Alan Tarn 256 & 634. Other Scores to Note: Barb Grumpelt 209, 176; Frank Porada 167, 230, 201; Gordon Levandoski 170; Bob Lychak 167; Liz Lychak 156; Jim King 190, 178; Judy Gabler 167; Alan Tarn 164, 214; Gail McGregor 164; Phyllis Mauthe 163; Doreen Smith 203, 190; Muriel Porada 165; Don Denoon 169, 184, 186; Doug Pettigrew 190, 181, 189; Darrell Gabler 234, 188, 177; Lawrence Smith 152; Bev Chapski 168, 173; Len Pritchard 161, 191, 160; Ray Criddle 200, 220, 155; Norm Kendall 170, 218, 172. January Bowlers of the Month: Ladies: Phyllis Mauthe. Men: Melvin Oswald.

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A lost weekend for the Neepawa Natives

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

Thanks to a pair of losses over the weekend to the Virden Oil Capitals, the Neepawa Natives’ season has all but officially slipped away. An inability to stay out of the penalty box ended up costing Neepawa on Friday, Jan. 25, in a 3-2 overtime loss to Virden.

Two of the Oil Caps’ three goals were scored on the power-play, including the game winner.

The entire game was a closely contested one with Neepawa scoring first. Drayson Skulmoski notched his fifth goal of the season on the power play with less than two minutes remaining in the first period. Virden replied less than a minute later, making it 1-1 after the first 20 minutes of play.

The second period was more of the same, with both teams scoring once.

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Neepawa’s Jesse Gibbons advances the puck while being pressured by a pair of Virden Oil Caps players.

Tom Sweeney scored for the Natives near the midpoint of the period. With just two seconds left in the period, the Oil Caps scored while holding the manadvantage.

Each team had several opportunities in the third, but goaltenders Kolby Thor nton and Da lton Dosch came up with some big saves, to send the game into overtime.

A holding penalty against

Neepawa early in OT ended up giving Virden the extra attacker. It didn’t take long for the Oil Caps to capitalize, as Jayden Wojciechowski slammed in the game winner.

Rematch in Virden Both these clubs would go at it again the following night at Tundra Oil & Gas Place. And, once again, it was Virden picking up the win, this time by a 6-5 mar-

gin. Brad Marshall score a pair, while Tanner Robin, Mackenzie Belinski, and Brady Whitely contributed lone goals.

These disappointing results have dropped Neepawa’s regular season record to 9-30-4-3, accumulating 25 points. This leaves the team 17 points back of the Winkler Flyers, who currently have a hold of the eighth and final playoff spot.

Neepawa Farmers are perfect at home

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

A 37-save effort from goaltender Curtis Nelson helped to propel the Neepawa Farmers to a 5-2 win over the Souris Elks on Saturday, Jan. 26. This would be Neepawa’s ninth win of the year at the Yellowhead Arena, ensuring a perfect regular season record on home ice.

Matt Lowry had four assists on the night, while Rodney White and Garrett Rempel each added three-point efforts (one goal - two assists) each for the Farmers. Other scorers included Daylon Creasy, Cole Krutkewich and Will Rainka. Jordan Greig and Joel Strachan scored for Souris.

With this recent win, the Farmers improved their

overall record to 14-3-0, good enough for 28 points in the standings. The final game before the playoffs for Neepawa will be in Cartwright (5-9-2-1. 11 pts) on Saturday, Feb. 2.

Elsewhere around the league: Friday, Jan. 25: Minnedosa 6-4 Gladstone, MacGregor 9-1 Melita, Killarney 6-3 Wawanesa. Saturday, Jan. 26: Pilot Mound 7-5 Wawanesa, Boissevain 7-3 Hartney, Cartwright 7-2 Melita.

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Obituary Irene Kreutzer Irene Dorothea Kreutzer passed away peacefully on January 20th, 2019 at 97 years of age. She was predeceased by her parents, William Huber & Katherine Schmidt, her husband John W., grandson Merlin (son of Mary & Harold Kreutzer) and she was the 8th of 12 siblings, Annie, Betty, baby Johnnie, John, Albert, Ella, Jack, Margaret, Herbie, Ernie and Ruth. She is survived by her two sons, Harold (Mary) Kreutzer and Bernard (Donna) Kreutzer, her grandson Jamie (Jackey) Kreutzer, granddaughter Joy (Trevor) Klassen, her great grandchildren, Jeremy, Julia, Carley & Brady, many nieces and nephews and 7 Godchildren, Larry Huber, Wayne Preisentanz, Gerry Single, Catherine Watson, Donna Smith, Grace Smith and Ken Oswald.

Irene was born on December 31st, 1921 in Glenella MB. She was baptized 3 weeks later on Jan 22nd, and confirmed on Nov 15th, 1936 in the Lutheran Church.

When Irene was 5 years old, her family moved to Lipton, SK and two years later they moved to McDonald Hills to try a hand at farming. With a blind mother and all those children to feed, times were more than tough for Irene and her family. She started school at age 7 and at 13, she had to quit after only completing grade 5 to help her Mom look after the younger children. $5 per month wasn’t making ends meet. So at 19 years old, Gram headed to Toronto to live with her sister Annie ,but only made it to Stonewall, MB after her sister became ill. She eventually made her way back to Glenella and a couple years later, she married John William Kreutzer (born on Jan 8, 1912) on November 25th, 1942. They were married in Zion Lutheran church and started their family life on the farm in Plumas.

Harold was their first born, on June 26th, 1943 and Bernard arrived three years later, on July 31st, 1946.

Irene and John loved farm life and it was a dream to have their boys raise their families on the same yard with them. Times were not always easy though. They had no car for the first five years of their marriage. Their first tractor was bought in 1949 and they welcomed hydro in 1951. Irene worked in the fields, the yard and chore time alongside John. Every building was painted and every farm animal was cared for. Irene made sure of it.

After John W. passed away from cancer in 1978, Irene moved from the farm to Plumas, where she lived for the next 35 years. She was proud to be known as Gram to many and loved everyone. Merlin was her first grandchild and he is the reason we call her Gram. She loved him with all of her heart and was never the same when he passed away from a tragic car accident on March 5th, 1981. She loved all of us the same and would go on about each one of us - like how smart the great grandchildren are, how funny Jamie is, and how she loved her girls, Donna & Mary. They worked together many hours, canning, butchering chickens, hauling water and feeding the animals.

Harold was always there for Gram and would do anything for her. She was always after him to retire, but he continues to farm full tilt.

Irene loved to stay active by playing cards, bingo and won several bowling trophies. Many happy hours were spent on the lake fishing with Bernard & Jamie and her brothers Jack & Ernie.

Irene lived in Country Meadows for the last 5 years of her life. She has now gone home to the Lord and her heart was prepared for it. Just like Gram, may you also know the peace of God that transcends all understanding.

May it guard your heart and minds and give you peace.

We love you and miss you already, Gram. May you rest in peace.

Funeral Service was held on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the Zion Lutheran Church, Plumas with Interment at the Tupper Cemetery.

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Our hearts are full of memories With pride we speak your name Though life goes on without you It’s never quite the same.

Loved and cherished in our memories.

Forever loved, missed and remembered.

Love from your family

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Birthday

Come & Go Tea

One year has passed since that sad day.

Just as you were you will always be No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts you are always there.

204-476-3401/ 888-436-4242 204-476-5073 ads@neepawabanner.com

Estate & Moving

Sat Feb 2nd10:00 AM

Estate & Moving

Sat Feb9th 10:00 AM Yard * Recreation * Tools * Antiques * Furniture * Misc * Household *

Consignment Auction

Sat Feb 16th 10:00 AM Call To Consign!

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

Saturday, February 2, 2-4 pm at Country Meadows Personal Care Home MPR. No gifts please.

Health

Thank You Our hearts are full of gratitude when we say many thanks to family and friends from near and far and neighbors for all acts of kindness and sympathy, food, flowers, phone calls, visits, donations to Central Plains Cancer Care, cards and kind words spoken to our family regarding the recent passing of a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and great aunt, Beverly Barker.

We would like to express special thanks to Dr. David O’Hagen and Dr. Cathy Gudmundson of Ste. Rose for being there for us. There are no words as to how greatful we are to both of you.

Beverly, Mom will always be remembered for her positive attitude, beautiful smile and the twinkle on her eye.

Garry Barker and family

Trouble Walking?

Hip or Knee Replacement?

This enabled us to fulfill all the requests made

by Neepawa Hospital, Personal Care Home and Neepawa Health Unit.

A Special Thank You to everyone who made a donation to our Memorial fund.

Neepawa & Area Health Auxiliary

MAJOR APPLIANCE and TV Service in home. Call or text 476-4077

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

McSherry Auction 12 Patterson Dr. Stonewall, MB

Gun Auction

Sat Mar 23rd @ 9:30 AM Accepting Guns, Restricted Guns, Ammo, & Gun or Hunting Related * Always Huge Crowds of Interest!

Coast to Coast Proxy Bidding! Call or Email to Consign!

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

Help Wanted

Restrictions in daily activities?

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

204-453-5372 A Special Thank You to all who contributed to our fall canvas, those who purchased tickets and those who attended our Fall Tea.

JP Cattle Co. with guests Stewart Cattle Co. Annual Simmental & Angus Bull & Female Sale, Thursday, February 28, 2019, 1:00pm on the farm at McAuley, MB. Selling 90 Simmental & Angus bulls, as well as commercial bred heifers. For more information or a catalogue contact Glenn (204) 8515669, Eric (306)434-8567, Brent (204)773-2356 or T Bar C Cattle Co. (306) 220-5006.

View the catalogue online at www.BuyAgro.com. Watch and bid online at www.DLMS. ca (PL#116061)

Classified Ad Deadline Tuesday Noon Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines.

Agro Sales Manager

Parkway Co-op, Roblin MB • Position requires a strong background in Agronomy, Ag Equip. and Petroleum Sales & Customer Service.

• Develop and implement a customer communication plan, providing relevant, timely, accurate information on agronomy, petroleum products, and services available • Strong skills in any of the following areas are an asset; Crop Inputs, Petroleum, Livestock equip. and Grain storage & Handling.

• We offer a highly competitive compensation program, a comprehensive benefits package.

Contact: Parkway Co-op, Box 729 Roblin MB R0L 1P0 Attn: Lawrie Lungal, HR Mgr E: l.lungal@parkwaycoop.com Ph: 204-937-6414

Coming Events

The Neepawa Legion & Ladies Auxiliary #23 “Valentine Dinner & Dance” “Valentine Dinner” (Only) Saturday, February 9, 2019 Neepawa Legion Hall Dance: 1:00-5:00 p.m. with “The Fugitives” Band Followed with Roast Beef Supper at 5:30 p.m.

Tickets - $30

or

Saturday, February 9, 2019 3:30 p.m. Cocktails (Neepawa Legion Clubroom) 5:30 p.m. - Roast Beef Supper (Neepawa Legion Hall) Tickets - $20

Tickets Available at Neepawa Legion Clubroom

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Help Wanted TOUCHWOOD PARK ASSOCIATION INC. A non-profit organization with a mandate to provide services to adults with intellectual disabilities.

Applications are currently being accepted for selfmotivated persons to join the team of

Direct Service Workers.

The successful candidates will be committed to the goals and objectives of the organization and supportive of its programs and services.

Qualifications: - Grade 12 or equivalent.

- Valid Driver’s License with Excellent Driving Record - Current Clear Criminal Record Check.

- Current Clear Adult Abuse Registry Check.

- Valid First Aid and CPR - Experience working with adults with developmental and/or physical disabilities an asset.

Please submit your resume to: Administrative Director of Services Box 1149 Neepawa, MB, R0J 1H0 Fax: 204-476-8849 Email: hr-twp@mymts.net

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR

Reporting to the Manager of Operations, the Public Works Supervisor is responsible for the provision of services and active management of the Public Works Department, including Parks and Cemetery.

Focusing on strategic long-term asset management, the Public Works Supervisor will focus on the design and implementation of asset management related duties and work prioritization activities. Implementation and creation of asset management databases and tracking will characterize work priorities with consideration to budget constraints and progressive planning.

Further details and a job description can be found at www.neepawa.ca under Town Office, Employment Opportunities.

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

Friday, February 15, 2019 to: Denis Saquet, C.E.T.Manager of Operations Box 339, 275 Hamilton St. Neepawa MB R0J 1H0 Ph (204) 476-7655 ~ Fax (204) 476-7624 Email: ea@wcgwave.ca Thank you to all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT NEEPAWA SWIMMING POOL LIFEGUARDS/INSTRUCTORS (8‐10 Positions) Duties: Standard lifeguarding functions; pool program instruction and standard building, grounds and pool maintenance.

Mandatory Qualifications: Standard First Aid and CPR Level C Certification; Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI); Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard (NLS) or Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate.

Rate of Pay: Starting @ $14.06 per hour.

LIFEGUARD/INSTRUCTOR/TRAINER (1 position) Duties: As per Lifeguard/Instructor above, with specific attention to functioning on‐site in a supervisory capacity as the senior staff member to ensure efficient program and pool operations.

Mandatory Qualifications: Lifesaving and First Aid Instructor/Examiner (LFAI/E0) Award, Lifesaving Service Instructor Award or Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Award, Water Safety Instructor Trainer Status from Canadian Red Cross, experience working in a supervisory capacity.

Rate of pay: Starting @ 16.98 per hour.

Incumbents will work a variety of shifts during days, evenings and weekends, which may include split shifts. Other duties may be assigned, including assisting pre‐season in other program areas. For all positions, enrollment in the proper courses/certifica‐ tions needed to meet the mandatory requirements will be taken into consideration.

To apply, please forward cover letter, resume and copies of current certifications: c/o Lindsay McLaughlin, Director of Recreational Services Deadline: April 12th, 2019 or until all positions are filled.

We thank you for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Town of Neepawa

Box 339, 275 Hamilton St. Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Ph (204) 476-7600 ~ Fax (204) 476-7624 rec@wcgwave.ca ~ www.neepawa.ca

Notice Employment Opportunity for

Automotive Technician

at Riverside Automotive in Laurier, MB. Applications for all levels will be accepted.

Please email resume to riverside@inetlink.ca

Jarvis Trucking Ltd, Gladstone, MB.

Class 1 drivers & Owner Operators Operating super B grain hoppers, prairie provinces only.

Contact Steve, 204-385-3048 or 204-871-5139 Email kjarvisfarms@gmail.com Broadfoot Fraser Agencies Autopac Customer Services Rep & General Insurance Broker Neepawa MB 41 Main St. E. Contact Dwight Kinley, Broadfoot Fraser Agencies Box 450, 6 Morris St. N. Gladstone, MB R0J0T0 dwight.broadfoot@mymts.net

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION invites applications for the following position

Head Custodian

at École Laurier Applications close when position is filled. This is a permanent position at 6.5 hours per day. The salary for this position is $17.76 per hour.

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

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

Please forward all applications complete with 3 references to the undersigned.

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE MATTER OF the Estate of VICTORIA CLAIRE IDA MCMAHON-ANDREWS, late of the Village of Riding Mountain, in the Province of Manitoba, deceased.

ALL CLAIMS against the above Estate, duly verified by Statutory Declaration, must be sent to the undersigned at P.O. Box 551, Dauphin, Manitoba, R7N 2V4, on or before the 27th day of February, 2019, after which date, the Estate will be distributed having regard only to claims of which the Executrix then have notice.

DATED at the City of Dauphin, in the Province of Manitoba, this 16th day of January, 2019.

JOHNSTON & COMPANY Jason P. Beyette Solicitor for the Executrix

Rolling River School Division KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION 2019-2020 Kindergarten Registration for the Rolling River School Division will be held during the week of February 4th - 8th, 2019 (9:00-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-3:00 p.m.). Children who will be 5 years of age on or before December 31, 2019 are eligible for Kindergarten.

Please register at the following catchment area schools: SCHOOL PHONE NO. Douglas Elementary 204-763-4480 Erickson Elementary 204-636-2266 Forrest Elementary 204-728-7674 Oak River Elementary 204-566-2167 Onanole Elementary 204-848-2402 Rapid City Elementary 204-826-2824 Rivers Elementary 204-328-7416 Tanner’s Crossing Elementary 204-867-2591 *Parents are required to present their child’s birth certificate and medical number at time of registration. *Please contact the School Division Office (204-867-2754 Ext. 0) if unsure of your catchment area school.

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

Notice

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION École Laurier French Immersion Inscription à la maternelle Kindergarten Registration L’inscription à la maternelle à temps plein aura lieu du 21 janvier au 22 mars, 2019.

Tous les enfants qui sont nés avant le 31 décembre, 2014 sont admissibles. Veuillez apporter à l’école, votre carte d’immatriculation ainsi qu’un des suivants : le certificat de naissance de votre enfant, le certificat de baptême, une déclaration de naissance vivante ou une déclaration solennelle.

Nous sommes une école d`immersion française, la pré-maternelle à la 8ième année, et nous offrons une excellente éducation dans les deux langues officielles.

Full Time French Immersion Kindergarten registration will take place from January 21st to March 22nd, 2019.

Kindergarten Registration for the 2019 Fall Term

will be held during the regular school hours at the following schools: Hazel M. Kellington (Neepawa) February 5, 6 & 7 (Tues, Wed, Thurs) All Day J. M. Young (Eden) Feb 5 & 6 (Tues & Wed) Mornings only Brookdale Feb 6 (Wednesday) Afternoon only R.J. Waugh (Carberry) Feb 7 & 8 (Thurs & Fri) All Day Please register at your school and bring your child’s

• Birth Certificate • Manitoba Health No. (PHIN #) Newcomer families, please bring all immigration paperwork:

▪ Passport

▪ Residency Documentation Children born on or before December 31, 2014 are eligible to register.

All children born on or before December 31st, 2014 are eligible to register. To register you will need to bring in your child’s Manitoba Health PHIN# and one of the following: Birth Certificate, Baptismal certificate, Certificate of live birth, Health card or Statutory declaration. We are a Jr. K-8 French Immersion school and provide an excellent education in both official languages. École Laurier Laurier, Manitoba 204-447-2068

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Manitoba Community Newspaper Association Province-wide Classifieds

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 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING WORKS! Reach over 413,000 Manitoba readers weekly.

Book your Announcements, Sales, Employment Opportunities, Auctions, Wanted Ads, For Rent, Volunteer Opportunities, etc. People rely on these classifieds to find what they need. Be seen in 2019!

Call this newspaper NOW or email classified@mcna.com for details. MCNA (204) 9471691. www.mcna.com SALES – FINANCING – LEASING of Trucks, Truck-

beds, Trailers, full repair, safeties & Autopac trailer repair. Kaldeck Truck & Trailer Inc., Hwy #1 MacGregor, MB. 1-888-685-3127 www. kaldecktrailers.com Do you have a PRESS RELEASE / MEDIA ADVISORY that needs to go out? Let us help you with that! Though we cannot guarantee publication, MCNA will get the information into the right hands for ONLY $35.00 + GST/HST. We also do Media Monitoring, if you would like to follow up and see who picked up the material.

Call MCNA (204) 947-1691 for more information, or email classified@mcna.com for details. www.mcna.com

Notice

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION Kindergarten Registration for the 2019 Fall Term will be held during the regular school hours between January 21 and March 22, 2019 at the following schools: Alonsa School Tele # 204-767-2168 Glenella School Tele # 204-352-4253 Ste. Rose School Tele # 204-447-2088 McCreary School Tele # 204-835-2083 We are once again proud to offer a Full-Time Kindergarten Program. All children born on or before December 31, 2014 are eligible to register. To register you will need to bring your child’s Manitoba Health PHIN# and one of the following: Birth Certificate, Baptismal certificate, Certificate of live birth, Health card or Statutory declaration.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call your school today.

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Quick and simple ways to make a front door pop Submitted Metro Creative Connection

Visitors’ impressions of a home are often dictated by the home’s entryway. Just as one may judge a book by its cover, the same can be said about the impression that a front door and entryway can create.

Making certain changes to an entryway can go a long way toward improving curb appeal. Entryways also can set the scene for a home’s interior. There are various ways to quickly transform a home’s entryway.

• Bold front door color: Color can dramatically enhance an entryway. Painting an existing door or replacing it with a more vivid option can do the trick. The DIY Network says certain colors stand out as favorites. These include turquoise, yellow, red, indigo, orange and black. The door color should complement the other shades of the home, such as those on siding and trim.

• Custom walkway: Guide guests right to the front door with an attractive (and safe) walkway. Stamped concrete or decorative paver blocks may fit the bill.

• Contain plants: Landscaping around the entryway should be neat and well-tended. Container plants and carefully curated shrubs can create a neat and inviting aura.

• Highlight the address: Make sure the home can be found easily with bold and decorative house numbers.

Wednesday, February 6 7:00 p.m. - 9 p.m.

PROPOSAL:

To authorize the development of: A 31,000 sq. ft. Broiler Barn and a 12,480 sq. ft. MultiPurpose Barn with the intent to expand the broiler operation to 96,000 animals (480 Animal Units), and add 500 layers, 400 ducks and 4 dairy cows which would together result in a mixed operation totaling 1218 A.U. an overall increase of 174 Animal Units so that it complies with the R.M. of Minto Zoning By-law no. 2/04

AREA AFFECTED:

SW ¼ 24-16-17 WPM

LOCATION:

96079 Road 93W. Approximately 5.5 miles east of PR 262 on Municipal Road 93W, on the north side of road.

This is approximately 8 miles (12.8 km.) north and east of Minnedosa and 5 miles (8 km.) east of the village of Clanwilliam.

FOR INFORMATION:

Contact the Tanner’s Crossing Planning District, Located at Civic Centre, 103 Main Street South, 2nd Floor Minnedosa, MB. R0J 1E0 (Phone: 204.867.2364)

A copy of the above proposal and supporting material may be inspected at the office location noted above during normal office hours (8:30 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 4:30) Monday to Friday. Copies may be made and extracts taken there - from, upon request. A copy of the provincial Technical Review Committee Report is also available for inspection and copying.

Representations may be made either in person in writing, at the public hearing.

Conditional Use No. 06-MOC-18

3+3 Bedroom with attached garage $270k Lots are located on Emma St., McGill St. and Adelaide St. Contact Jamie Suski at 204-761-4223 email: bignrich2.0@gmail.com www.facebook.com/Neepawa-New-Homes Come view show home at 319 Railway by appointment.

Gill & Schmall Agencies IF YOU’RE LOOKING

Diane Martin 204-841-0932 OPEN HOUSE Feb.2nd 1:00-4:00pm.

AT THIS SO ARE YOUR CUSTOMERS

78 Crawford Ave, Neepawa.

MLS#1830918, $357,500.

Beautiful Move-In Ready home!

2 Hillcrest Drive, Neepawa.

MLS#1901421, $299,900 New family bi-level, 3 bdrm, 2 bath.

Dbl att. garage, concrete drive & front walk.

98 Bay St, Gladstone MLS#1830233, $155,000 1524 sf home, immaculate condition!

465 William St, Neepawa.

MLS# 1714584, $399,900 Gorgeous custom built bi-level!

4 bdrms, 3 bath, dbl det. garage.

Many updates!

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COOL SPRING COLONY LTD. (2-81 HOLDING CO. LTD.)

Offering FREE Staging with Listing of a Vacant Home and Staging Advice for an Occupied Home.

2+2 Bedroom with attached garage $265k

www.mywestman.ca

An INTENSIVE LIVESTOCK CONDITIONAL USE ORDER under the R. M. of Minto Zoning By-law No. 2/04

OWNER(S): APPLICANT(S):

204.212.5037 rosemaryparrott@remax.net

3+3 Bedroom, $245k

For more information call 204-476-6267

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

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.

Rosemary Parrott

2+2 Bedroom, $235k

24-1st Ave S.W. Minnedosa, MB

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

DATE & TIME:

EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED

4-Plex Life Lease Open House

UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT

MINNEDOSA UKRANIAN HALL 202 – 5TH St. NW, Minnedosa, Manitoba

Prairie Mountain

Open Concept with Walkout Basements

THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MINTO-ODANAH

HEARING LOCATION:

Consider two different address signs: one illuminated and easily viewed from the curb and another closer to the front door.

• Utilize high-end materials: The relatively small area of real estate by the front door enables homeowners to splurge on more opulent materials that can really add a feeling of luxury. These can include colorful tiles, ornate planters, decorative doors, or elaborate knobs and fixtures.

• Add architectural details. Find out which architectural elements will meld with the style of the home and then incorporate them.

The entryway to a home garners a lot of attention.

Homeowners can enhance their spaces with entryways that really make a statement.

NEW Homes For Sale

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APPLICATION FOR:

Real Estate

243 Hamilton St 204-476-3401

621-1st Ave, McCreary.

MLS# 1828805, $36,000.

Good starter/retirement property.

Huge lot!

Thinking about selling?

We will be happy to provide a FREE Market Evaluation!

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SERVICES GUIDE Electrical

Comfort Electric

Construction

Shawn Nugent

Journeyman Electrician 1-204-476-6730 comfortelectric@hotmail.com Box 2518 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

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HILLSIDE ACCOUNTING

Experience, Quality, Integrity CALL NOW FOR ALL YOUR RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL NEEDS

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• Kitchens • Bathrooms • Utilities • Offices and more!

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P. BAKER BACKHOE SERVICE Trenching • Ditching • Water & Sewer Dugouts • Demolition • Brushing Trucking • Sand & Gravel Snow Removal • Winter Parking Lot Sanding

Contact Pat Baker at 204-476-0712 p.baker@wcgwave.ca

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ACCOUNTING Glenn Wohlgemuth Phone: 204-476-2847 245 Hamilton St. Neepawa glennw@agapemail.com

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Full dimension Corral Planks and Windbreak

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Irvin 204-476-6236

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Continued from page 1 The more intensive treatments will mean that the family will be effectively living in a hotel in Winnipeg full time. Westman Dreams for Kids charity has been covering the hotel bill for the Aarts family, but there are still quite a few expenses they have to cover themselves.

Curl for a Cause is set for Feb. 8, starting at 5:00 p.m. at the Neepawa Curling Club.

There will be a supper, prize draws and auctions and, of course, mixed doubles curling.

“Everybody’s welcome to come for the evening, have supper, buy [raffle] tickets, watch some curling, socialize upstairs with their friends in the lounge,” Marsha said, explaining that essentially, the evening is a social that also has some curling going on at the same time.

With doors open at 5:00 p.m., supper will be served from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. “Supper is $10, it’s actually sponsored by Chicken Corral, Shop Easy and Gary,” Marsha noted. “Even if people don’t want to come out for supper, they can come, they can have a drink, come out for the night later on,” she added.

Lots of prizes to be won Some of the prize table prizes have been revealed on Facebook and Twitter already, including a Saskatchewan Roughriders prize pack, a Winnipeg Jets photo signed by Jacob Trouba, a kids’ ride-on John Deere tractor from Home Hardware, a professional flat-iron hair straightener from Venus Hair & Body Care, as well as a huge variety of gift certificates for businesses and restaurants around Neepawa, Brandon and places in between.

“So many individuals and businesses have supported [the prize draws],” Marsha noted.

Every single item to be won that evening was donated by an individual or business so that every dollar made from the ticket sales can go straight to the Aarts family.

“We have a live auction also, at 8 o’clock,” Gary added. Items up for bid will be a curling broom donated and signed by Team Reid Carruthers, a kids’ ride-on fire truck from Angela and Mitch Hutton, a fire pit and chairs set from Tridekon and a $1,500 travel voucher, donated

by Rob Smith & Sons.

There will also be a 50/50 draw and a Toonie Broom draw that evening. “You pay two dollars to enter your name [in the draw] and a loonie goes on the [curling] broom and a loonie goes in for the family,” Marsha explained of the Toonie Broom.

“So then the family will get half

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Makayla Aarts and her family hope to attend Curl for a Cause to meet the people who are supporting them.

of the [money from] the tickets and the lucky winner will get the other loonies taped on the broom.”

“Our grand prize is a separate raffle,” Marsha added. “That is our Traeger smoker [donated by Plett Construction], so that is a raffle that we are selling tickets on now. And you can get them that night as well.” The raffle tickets are available in advance through Gary and Marsha Forgue, as well as at the Neepawa Curling Rink and with Preston Jarema at the Co-op gas station in Neepawa.

Special guest a possibility There is a possibility the event will also host a special guest.

“Makayla and her family are hoping to be here,” Gary revealed. “As long as everything goes [alright].”

“This fundraiser is going to be amazing and we really hope we can make it and be there for it,” Chantel expressed. “Me and Makayla now have the beginning of a cold, but a mask [worn] to the event can solve that,” she added. “We are extremely grateful for all the support we have received from the community.”

Marsha noted that Makayla was very excited when she heard about the party Neepawa is throwing for her. “We’re thankful that everybody has been supporting Makayla and the Curl for a Cause event again this year and thank you for all the donations,” she said. “Our goal would be if we could just make a difference. Makayla’s gone through more in her four years than many people put together and her parents are living a parents’ nightmare. So we hope to make a difference so they can just spend time with their daughter with one less stress,” Marsha added. “It’s just the community coming together to help a young girl.”

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The Ace has been chased down

To all Neepawa Native supporters Several people have asked me recently,

“What can we do to help the Neepawa Natives?"

Right now, the best thing you can do to help the team is buy a Neepawa Natives 2019 Cash Lottery Ticket!

If we sell out the Lottery and the 50/50 draw, we will be a lot closer to making a small profit this year.

Deadline for ticket purchase is Feb. 27 at 10 p.m.

The Grand Prize is $15,000 and the 50/50 last year was over $8,000. Watch for postings about the size of the 50/50 pot because if you buy a Lottery ticket you can come back and buy more 50/50 tickets.

If you have already purchased a ticket, we thank you very much for your support!

You can also make your purchase at the following Neepawa businesses: Team Electronics, Harris Pharmacy, Neepawa Banner & Press, Neepawa Home Hardware, Neepawa Tire and at Neepawa Natives home games The following individuals would also be happy to sell you a lottery ticket: Neepawa Native players and parents, Kevin Cook, Ward Szucki, Ross McBride, Cam Tibbett, Debra Kasprick, Rob James and Murray Van Buskirk OR You can call 1-800-260-0810 from 9 am. to 5 p.m.

Thanks for your support as we all work hard to make this year profitable and to build for the future.

Thank you Ken Waddell, Team President

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

The latest Neepawa Natives Chase-the-Ace has been won. On Friday, Jan. 25, Terry Buechler found the Ace of Spades out of 38 remaining cards in the pot. (Pictured) Buechler received her cheque for $3,386 from Natives board president, Ken Waddell. Waddell said that Terry is a great volunteer with the team, so it was nice to see her win the grand prize. The next CTA begins at $500 on Feb. 8 at the game against the Selkirk Steelers.

NEEPAWA NATIVES Junior ‘A’ Hockey Club

2019 CASH DRAW ONLY 800 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD | $100 PER TICKET OR 3/$250 | ONLY 100 - 3 PAKS AVAILABLE

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50/50 DRAW

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WINNER WILL RECEIVE 50% OF TOTAL 50/50 SALES

MAX $20,000.00 PRIZE

TICKETS 5/$50.00

TOTAL PRIzES = $25,000.00

ALL DRAWS TO TAKE PLACE AT YELLOWHEAD CENTRE 175 MOUNTAIN AVENUE, NEEPAWA, MANITOBA

NEEPAWA NATIVES CASH DRAW TO ORDER YOUR TICKETS CALL TOLL FREE

1.800.260.0810 2019 TICKET APPLICATION Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ City/Town: _______________________________________________________________ Prov.:__________ Postal Code:_____________ Telephone: ________________________________________________Email:________________________________________________ Number of Tickets:

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Make Cheques Payable to: Neepawa Natives Cash Draw

50/50 TICKETS MAY ONLY BE PURCHASED IF YOU BUY A 2019 NEEPAWA NATIVES CASH DRAW TICKET

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Mail Application Form to: Neepawa Natives Cash Draw P.O. Box 446, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Official Ticket to follow Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery

Lottery License LGA-4876-RF-30079 (50/50) Lottery License LGA-4876-RF-29900 (cash draw)

Cash Draw Mail Application Form to: Neepawa Natives Cash Draw P.O. Box 446, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Make Cheques Payable to: Neepawa Natives

Official Ticket to follow Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery

SURVEYS CAN BE PICKED UP AND DROPPED OFF AT THE NEEPAWA TOWN OFFICE (275 HAMILTON ST) OR MAILED TO: TOWN OF NEEPAWA, BOX 339, 275 HAMILTON STREET MANITOBA R0J 1H0 THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING THE SURVEY IS THURS, FEB. 14TH 2019 PLEASE CALL MARILYN CREWE AT 204 476-7607 FOR MORE INFORMATION

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Neepawa Kinsmen Senior Citizens Housing Survey

Presented by Neepawa Kinsmen Senior Citizens Housing Inc. Neepawa Kinsmen Senior Citizens Housing Inc. has successfully owned and operated the 51-unit Kinsmen Courts on Davidson Street in Neepawa over the past 35 years. They are now in the process of planning the development of a 40-unit Senior Assisted Living project adjacent to Kinsmen Courts (to be located on the site of the former Salvation Army building).

Residents living in the Assisted Living project will receive support services including 3 meals a day, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, and planned activities - all as part of an overall strategy to support and enhance independent and healthy living. The all-inclusive monthly fee package will be approximately $2200 (rent + service package). An additional $375 fee will apply when two residents occupy a suite.

To help guide future planning for this exciting development, Neepawa Kinsmen Senior Citizens Housing Inc. is interested in gaining a better understanding of the number of people who would consider moving into the proposed project. Please help us by taking the time to complete and return the following short survey.

Information collected in this survey will be kept confidential and used exclusively by the group for the above-stated purposes and will not be given or sold to any third-parties.

Please call Marilyn Crewe at 204 476-7607 with any questions about the survey.

The deadline for submitting your answers is Thursday, February 14th 2019.

Printed versions of the survey can be picked up and dropped off at the Town Office in Neepawa (275 Hamilton St. Neepawa).

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Many more programs and services Barnaby also runs weekIt’s no secret that much ly evening exercise sessions. of the Neepawa and area There is a session at Elks population is getting on Manor and at Yellowhead in years. While Neepawa’s Manor for their residents. average age is dropping a They usually have about bit, there are lots of sen15 to 20 participants each iors in town. When family session, with the majority members have moved away, Keeping seniors safe being female. Barnaby there is a large need for in emergencies noted that there are “two programs and services that HAND partners with brave gentlemen that atcater to the needs of seniors. a Manitoba medical alert tend”, stressing that it is not Home Assistance Neepawa service, Victoria Lifeline, just for the ladies! & District (HAND) delivto supply seniors or those Barnaby keeps a list of ers a variety of services with impaired mobility service providers, who can and partners with other with an emergency con- help with housekeeping, services to help seniors tact system that they can maintenance, laundr y, and disabled persons in the keep with them wherever transportation, running community live independthey go. Currently, there errands and even in-home ently in their own homes as are 70 individuals in the haircuts. Barnaby coordinlong as possible. HAND’s community who are using ates services for anyone who catchment area includes the these devices. There are needs them free of charge, Town of Neepawa and the volunteers within the com- the service providers themmunicipalities of Glenellamunity who have agreed to selves charge a reasonable Lansdowne, Rosedale and be emergency contacts, so if rate for the service. If there North Cyprus-Langford. someone using the Lifeline are services a client needs The HAND board had Dinner for 50 system called for assistance, that HAND does not protheir annual meeting on On average, the meals they would be connected to vide, Barnaby will refer the Thursday, Jan. 24 to go over bring in about 25 diners one of the emergency con- client to other agencies that their business for the year per day, with the busiest tacts. As a last resort, or if do offer it. as well as highlight some days having almost double the individual chooses not One more prog ra m of the programs H A N D of fer s and activities the once or twice a When family members have moved away, group coordinyear is a free mathere is a large need for programs and ates. The board ture driver workhas 10 members, shop, in affiliation services that cater to the needs of seniors. who help HAND w it h Manitoba function behind Safety Services. the scenes. Three of the that. The board discussed to have a volunteer emer- The next workshop is set members are representa- at the annual meeting dif- gency contact, they will be to take place this spring. tives from municipalities ferent ways to get more connected with emergency There is no driving tests HAND provides services people coming in for the responders in town (i.e. the involved, only updated for, one represents the community meals to make hospital, EMS, etc.). This information to refresh Neepawa & District Drop their days of almost 50 is a very important service memories on road traffic In Centre and the other the average. The name for those who live alone and laws, defensive driving, six are members at large. Congregate Meal Program want their independence road safety rules, as well HAND also partners with has been changed to Com- as well as peace of mind if as how to compensate for other agencies and service munity Meal, to give a more anything were to go wrong. any changes in hearing, groups in the community to welcoming and inclusive The Lifeline units are avail- flexibility and reaction time provide as comprehensive a impression. They are also able through HAND, but that a driver may experiservice as possible. Genie looking at getting more there is a programming fee ence with age.

Barnaby, coordinator for free tickets out as prizes and a monthly rental fee for HAND would like to note HAND, gave a report on for different local events each unit. their thanks to the Drop In the many programs and to encourage people to try For cases when emer- Centre and Yellowhead services that the group the Community Meal. It gency responders do have Manor for providing space offers. was noted that many people to come to a client’s home, for some of the regular prowho come out for the first HAND has made avail- grams, all volunteers who Community meal time really enjoy it and de- able Emergency Response help with the Community The program HAND is cide to become regulars at Information Kits (ERIK) Meals and other services, as mostly known for is their the meals. In the 2017-2018 to keep in an easily ac- well as the board members Community Meal, which year, the program provided cessible place at home. for providing continual offers an affordable, elab- 4,726 meals in total.

ERIK includes a form and support, guidance and beorate, homestyle meal in a magnetic case so that it ing available to help with a setting with great comIncome tax can be hung on the fridge programs. pany and conversation. assistance program after it’s filled out. Once Anyone interested in The Community Meals HAND provides a free, filled out, the ERIK form learning more about the happen every Tuesday to volunteer income tax pro- contains all the personal services and programs Friday (except holidays) at gram. Three local volun- and medical information a provided by HAND can 11:45 am at the Drop In teers have been trained by first responder might need call Barnaby at the HAND Centre. The meal program Revenue Canada and file in the case of an emergency. office at 204-476-2009 or partners with the Neepawa taxes for lower income indi- There is a sticker included email her at handsup@wc& District Handy Van viduals free of charge. The in the kit to put on the front gwave.ca. Anyone wanting to provide discount rides service is offered through door so that the responders to volunteer or can provide to and from the Drop In the HAND office at the know there is an ERIK a service to HAND clients Centre and seniors’ homes Drop-In Centre. There are in the home to refer to, if can also contact Barnaby to make it easier for diners forms that the client needs needed. The kits are avail- at the HAND office. to attend. to fill out with informa- able at the HAND office.

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The Community Meal program has a number of regular clients, who may also have the meals delivered to their homes if they are unable to leave the house. If a regular diner doesn’t show up for a meal and hasn’t notified anyone as to why, HAND also makes a point of giving them a call to make sure everything’s alright.

There is also occasional entertainment at the meals, normally a singer or musician. HAND is looking to increase their pool of entertainers to make it a more regular thing. One way they discussed at the meeting to accomplish this is to talk to instructors or clubs in town to get some kids in to play music, perform drama productions or present speeches.

tion the volunteer needs to complete the taxes and the HAND office can assist anyone needing to fill out this form. The office is also the pick up and drop off site for the forms, keeping all the information completely confidential.

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Continued from page 2 A pair of delegation stood before the council, asking for some consideration in the upcoming municipal budget. The first group was the Neepawa Natives Junior “A” Hockey Club. Team president Ken Waddell, along with several board members, were in attendance.

In his presentation, Waddell outlined the club’s history and its financial impact within the community. He noted that since 1989, the Natives have had $7 million in expenditures, including being a revenue generator for the Yellowhead Centre, in both concessions ($390,000) and ice rentals ($509,000). He stated that game days concession sale accounted for 34 per cent of the Yellowhead’s total annual sales.

After citing the long term impact on the community, Waddell requested $10,000 in support, potentially through a subsidy on their ice rental fees.

“What we are asking for is help,” said Waddell. “If we are not here three years from now or five years from now, the Yellowhead will be short $30,000 worth of rent. They’ll be short 34 per cent of their concessions and the town will be out of all of the good economic impacts that a team like this creates. We have to survive and we’re asking for you to seriously consider this.”

Budz n’ Bloom presentation The second group to make a presentation in front of the council was from the Budz n’ Bloom Daycare Centre.

Chair Marla Steen outlined the history of the haycare and how it is preparing for its move into a new facility, which will accommodate 74 children. Steen stated that while the cost of the building will be paid for by the province, Budz n’ Bloom will be responsible for the start-up costs, which covers furnishings and equipment. The estimated start-up cost is pegged at $243,000. Steen said that even with the additional spaces the building will generate, parent fees are set at a certain level, so the only option to get the required amount is through fundraising. To date, Budz n’ Bloom has been able to generate $50,524 through fundraising, but requested a one time grant of $25,000 to assist them.

“We would be grateful for anything that we get,” stated Steen.

Council thanked both organizations for their presentations and are taking these requests under advisement. The budget will be deliberated upon over the next few months and should be prepared by mid to late March.

#9 Neepawa Air Cadets is looking for

adult volunteers

to join the Squadron Sponsoring Committee Town Hall Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Thurs. February 7 RC Legion #23 425 Brown Ave.

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Show support for your team Neepawa Novas competition lets and your community gymnasts shine

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Beautiful Plains Community Foundation presents

NHL Hat Auction Saturday February 9, 2019

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Jamie Denbow (left), Ian Thomson and Mark Morehouse show off the collection of hats that will be for sale at the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation NHL Hat Auction. On Saturday, Feb. 9, the BPCF will host their annual hat auction at the Brookdale Community Centre. The day will feature a live viewing of a Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens hockey game, with an auction after the first period. A hat from every NHL team is available, so fans can bid on their favourite. The game will start at 6:00 pm, with the doors opening at 4:30.

Community Centre NHLBrookdale Hat Auction

Doors Open9, – 4:30 PM Saturday, February 2019 Brookdale Community Centre

Auction – 1st Intermission PM Doors Open - 4:30 p.m. Game—6:00 • Game - 6:00 p.m.

Licensed Bar - Game Day Meal Provided

Auction –Featuring 1st Intermission NHL Hockey Night in Canada Game

Featuring NHL Hockey

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Night in Canada Game:

Hillcrest 4:15 p.m. & 5:15 p.m.

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Jamie Denbow - 204-212-0587

Hillcrest 4:15 pm & 5:15 pm BPCF Office - 204-476-2681

FOR TICKETS: Jamie Denbow—(204) 212-0587 BPCF Office—(204) 476-2681

Tickets: $15 Limited Tickets Available

Grant application deadline:

March 31

Ladies Night Out

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Tickets: $15

Need a ride? Pick up at: Need a ride? Pick up at: Yellowhead Center Limited Tickets Available 4:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.Yellowhead Centre 4:00 pm & 5:00 For Tickets:

Gymnas tic s clubs from all over the province flocked to Neepawa over the weekend for the annual Neepawa Novas Invitational. The NACI Gymnasium was packed to capacity on Saturday, Jan. 26 (pictured) for the day’s competitions. Results from the competition were not available by the publication deadline, but we plan to have them in a future edition of the Neepawa Banner & Press.

Royal Canadian Legion Neepawa Cocktails 6 pm | Dinner 7 pm

Mardi Gras Theme Tickets available at Gill & Schmall Agencies 371 Mountain Ave, Neepawa

Ticket price: $60

For more information, contact the Foundation office: BOX 486 NEEPAWA, MB R0J 1H0 204-476-2681 • info@beautifulplainscf.ca www.beautifulplainscf.ca