March 7, 2025 - Neepawa Banner & Press

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By Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press

Plumas Shop & Stop store at Plumas burned down on Sunday, March 2.

In an interview with the Neepawa Banner & Press, Plumas Fire Chief, Matthew Dayholos said, “The fire was first noticed by a community member who was at the curling rink. Some Fire Department members were curling at the time of the fire and went running to the fire hall.”

Dayholos noted that it was only a matter of minutes until the firemen and fire truck got to the scene, but by then the back end of the building was fully engaged by the flames.

Dayholos said, “The store carried everything including some combustible material so the Firemen had to be somewhat cautious in fighting the fire.”

Fortunately, no firemen or community members were injured in the fire. The store was not open at the time of the fire Sunday evening and had been closed since the regular closing time on Saturday.

Dayholos said, “The cause of the fire is not known and is being investigated by the Office of the Fire Commissioner.”

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Plumas store completely destroyed by fire

Icy sidewalks pose challenge for Neepawa pedestrians

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A section of sidewalk as it appeared after the recent warmer weather and overnight freeze.

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

The recent warm weather, combined with colder conditions overnight, have caused several sidewalks across Neepawa to become extremely icy. While that is an annual tradition for most Manitoba towns, one local resident says we as a community are not doing nearly enough to deal with the problem.

“That buildup is making the sidewalks treacherous for people out walking,” said Jacqueline Rose, who has lived in Neepawa for nine years. “If the options are walking down the centre of the street or using some of these sidewalks, dodging the traffic actually feels safer.”

Rose shared her frustration with the Banner & Press after recent challenges walking from her residence on First Avenue to her job on Mountain Avenue.

A walk that for her normally takes 12 to 15 minutes, recently turned into a 35 minute adventure of slipping and sliding, even with winter grips on her shoes.

While Rose did single out the sidewalks along Highway #16 as a specific location of concern, she did add that in conversations with co-workers, they’ve reported similar issues in other parts of town.

The Banner & Press contacted the

An ‘emotional’ and ‘humbling’ evening

Neepawa’s Mary Murray receives Coronation Medal

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

The long-standing record of dedication and service of a Neepawa resident was recognized last Friday. That evening, Mary Murray was a recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal. This medal and certificate is a Canadian honour which was made to mark the coronation of King Charles III and recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to their community, the wider region and/or to Canada.

As of 2025, Mary has lived in Neepawa for 55 years, having moved here in 1969. Since then, she has held affiliations with a number of community groups. These groups include the Beautiful Plains Horticultural Society, the Neepawa chapter of the Royal Purple, the Neepawa Elks, the Neepawa Legion and the Tangled Threads Quilt Guild.

Town in regard to that particular section of sidewalk.

It was confirmed that the Town does look after that area and that Public Works would go out with sand to provide more grip.

Everyone needs to help this time of year

When it comes to sidewalk safety, it is more than just the Town of Neepawa who is responsible. In residential areas, all local homeowners that have sidewalks crossing through their property are asked to assist, if they can, by clearing pathways. The same request is made in Neepawa’s downtown businesses, with most of them doing their part to help.

People are also asked to contact the Town if there are locations of concern during the conclusion of winter and the spring thaw.

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The medal and certificate were presented to Mary by Dan Mazier, M.P. for Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa, at the Neepawa Legion. Mary was accompanied by her granddaughter, Hailey, who aided with the pinning of the medal.

“[The evening was] very emotional. It was very humbling,” said Mary.

She added, “[Dan Mazier] was reading [the statements] out and I couldn’t recognize it as me. It was almost as if he was talking about somebody else, because I never realized just what people thought and that sort of thing. But I’ve tried to really be involved in the community the time I’ve been here.”

Also stemming from her passion for quilting is a long list of quilting projects, numbering in the thousands, which have been made to support a variety of initiatives. These quilts have supported Canadian veterans and returned Canadian soldiers, sick children, the local hospital, local fundraisers for Ukraine, the annual Rolling Barrage and much more.

The quilts made for military related initiatives hold a particularly special place for Mary. When she was just three years and eight months old, her home in London, England was bombed in a blitz. They had lost everything, and the soldiers had to come dig them out.

“I never forgot that,” said Murray.

Multiple members of her family have also served in the military, including an uncle named Charlie. Charlie was in a bomb squad which aided the Princess Patricias, scouting ahead of them and sweeping for explosives and traps.

This particular connection has led her to creating several quilts for the Patricias. Her family’s military connections still persist today, as one of her nephew’s sons is in the British forces.

The Neepawa Banner & Press extends heartfelt congratulations to Mary Murray on this momentous occasion!

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Left to right: Dauphin - Swan River - Neepawa M.P. Dan Mazier presenting Mary Murray with her certificate and King Charles medal.

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The King Charles II Coronation Medal.

1975: Sask. trio new owners of the Roxy Theatre

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

125 years ago, Wednesday, March 7, 1900

Note: The entries for 1900 are from The Neepawa Register, as The Press for that year is not fit for regular handling.

The masquerade carnival at the rink on Thursday night last was not so well attended as the first one. Those in costume, although fewer in numbers, had taken more care in their get-ups and presented many pleasing effects.

100 years ago, Tuesday, March 3, 1925

Oakdale: There is to be a checker drive at the school on Friday the 6th.

Supposedly sand clouds overhung the horizon in all directions yesterday. The optimists say it is a sign of milder weather while the pessimists declare there are tempests on the way. We shall see.

75 years ago, Thursday, March 9, 1950

Kelwood: A former Kelwood resident, Terry

Mulligan, was heard on Feb. 26 on the program “Opportunity Knocks” from Montreal. Terry, who has been studying voice for the past three years, is en route to England to continue his studies.

50 years ago, Thursday, March 6, 1975

Effective Mar. 1, 1975, the Roxy Theatre in Neepawa is under the ownership of three former Saskatchwean residents, Don Zaba and Myron and Norma Hauser.

The three took over operation of the theatre from former owner Merv Ray and arrangements are in the works for them to take control of the Airline Drive-in…

The new owners say that they are looking forward to working and living in Neepawa.

Several hundred adults, students and children viewed the Parkland Museum Train while it was on the track in McCreary, Feb. 25 to 28. It was most interesting to see the many photographs of early settlers and the display of tools and household articles with which they worked.

Heather Parrott, star goaltender of the Neepawa Blades girls’ hockey team, has allowed only 27 goals in the 24 games she has played. She has also blanked opposing scorers six times.

Achievement Night for students at Viscount School and their parents was a resounding success with between 450 and 500 in attendance.

Saskatchewan, they are, from left to right: Don Zaba, Norma Hauser and Myron Hauser.

20 years ago, Monday, March 7, 2005

The chairman of the Neepex organizing committee has nothing but high hopes for this year’s version of the trade show…

The large-scale exhibitors will be set up in the Yellowhead Arena. In addition, [Grant] Lukin said more space is being made available in the hall area, by making some booths smaller.

Neepawa has been recognized as the province’s most beautiful town by the Manitoba Good Roads Association.

How time flies. It has been 22 years since Neepawa celebrated its 100th anniversary and the publishing of the heritage book, Neepawa Land of Plenty 18831983.

Glenella: The juvenile broomball provincials

Yes, be bold and strong! Banish fear and doubt! For remember, the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 (The Living Bible)

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As of Mar. 1, 1975, the three individuals pictured here were the the new owners of the Roxy Theatre in Neepawa. Formerly from Wolseley,

Ralph & Simpson, which was an authorized dealer for De Forest-Crosley, had this advertisement in the Mar. 3,

Perspectives

Tundra

By Chad Carpenter

The cheque is in the mail!

The old story goes that, “The cheque is in the mail”. That statement is usually true.

I was perplexed a few weeks ago when we started to hear about Post Office boxes being broken into and contents stolen. I couldn’t figure out what was to be gained by robbing Post Office boxes. Almost nobody sends cash in the mail these days so I doubted that could be the reason.

Then somebody told me that maybe credit card renewal envelopes were being taken and now that activating a credit card is more automated than it used to be, perhaps that was the reason.

Then about three weeks ago, I was checking our Accounts Receivable and came across an account from a long time local customer that wasn’t paid. That seemed strange, but when I called them, they said, “Oh yes, that was paid”. They checked their records and they had sent us the cheque and it had actually been deposited. The problem is, it had not been deposited by us, so who did deposit the cheque? The customer went to their banking institution and found out the cheque had been deposited to an account but not ours . It had been deposited to an account at a bank where we don’t have an account.

That was a mystery, but by asking at my banking institution and at the one where the cheque was deposited, this is what we think happened. The cheque was stolen from our mail box at Canada Post. It was deposited by way of a night deposit at the bank, not to the “thief’s” account but to another person’s account where the “thief” had gained access. As soon as it was deposited, they could withdraw cash. I presume there would

Ken Waddell Right in the Centre

I have verified with at least three banking people that cheque fraud is rampant and that there is a ‘theft ring’ operating in western Manitoba.

have been a cash withdrawal limit on the account, but there would be nothing stopping the “thief” from going back the next day and the next and withdrawing the limit again. If the real account holder didn’t check their account or go over their statement at the end of the month, they might never know that money went in and out of their account. If the “thief” was smart, and we have to assume they are, then they would be careful to never withdraw more than the total value of the cheque or cheques they deposited. That way, the affected account wouldn’t look like it was out of balance by very much at the end of the month. Now, here’s the kicker. I have verified with at least three banking people that cheque fraud is rampant and that there is a “theft ring” operating in Western Manitoba. Isn’t that comforting to know?

I was also told that the RCMP are on it but, I assume it will be difficult to prove for sure. I believe bank machines are protected by surveillance cameras. In contrast, there are many Post Offices that have been broken into but Post Offices apparently don’t have security cameras.

I find all this very upsetting. It’s not that we don’t have enough to worry about with everything else that is going on in the world. I was told by a banker that the RCMP are looking into this and many other problems. I was so frustrated that I muttered, it would be best for the “thief or thieves” if the RCMP catch them before I did.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this column are the writer’s personal views and are not to be taken as being the view of the newspaper staff.

Victories!

It’s not often that I am stymied when making a quilt. I was. The colours are perfect, the design pleasing, the presentation acceptable. The original plan was to ‘quilt as I go’. I’ve done that before. This time, no matter how carefully I watched the tutorials, yes-plural!- nothing made sense. Okay, so simply start and surely the work will fall into place. No. The end result was opening/unstitching an entire row of the quilt. Thankfully I conceded before trying more rows. Plan B then. Tying the quilt. I’ve done that before as well. Place the backing wrong side up, layer in the fill, place the pieced quilt top on top and start tying. Knots every five inches in any direction. Problem. I’ve shared with friends that my thumbs are more decorative than useful and I proved it. The backing is a fairly tight weave fleece like fabric. There was no way I could insert the needle and bring it back up without using a thimble to push the needle down, and a needle nose plier to pull it all the way through. Push, pull, tie and repeat for every knot required. The end result wasn’t what I had envisioned but the gift was well received anyways. That project was on the go for weeks longer than it should have been. I would pick it, try again, sew, pick apart and walk away. And now it’s done!

Last week, I scheduled an oil change for the car. Between the temperature, the wind factor and the icy walking, I chose to bring my tablet and read a book. On line. Forgot that detail. I’m not familiar with the settings on the tablet, barely find my way around my phone. Too proud to seek help, I sat and thought it through. Aha! Log in as a quest with my phone and it will sync to the tablet. I did, it did, and I happily read away. For many folks that was a no brainer. For me, a major victory.

It’s almost nine years that I have lived in this home. I have grown accustomed to lights flickering, replacing burned out bulbs in one room in particular, and having a light dim when the printer is in use. I’m used to older homes and flickering lights. The other day when the microwave was in use it was surging, and the toaster was struggling. That was the tipping point. At the urgent urging of my housemate I called a electrician, who recommended one. Within an hour a pleasant, knowledgeable professional was solving the problem. The electrical panels are on the outside wall of the laundry room. Somehow, between the vibrations of the train thundering past and the washer and dryer jiving away, some connections had slightly loosened. After checking all visible connections we were asked to turn on the appliances- the oven, the microwave, the dryer, the toaster, the kettles, the fans and the lights. Not a flicker! Not a dimming light or flicker anywhere. Major victory.

These past few weeks I have been struggling with clear thinking, grief will do that. I’m improving daily. I rejoice with every victory, great or small!

Walking the road of misunderstanding

The people of Jerusalem had never seen anything like this. Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth, had just entered the city, riding on the back of a donkey’s colt. “This,” they said, “is what we were told to expect. This is what Zechariah the prophet said would happen on the day our Messiah, our Deliverer, our King would be revealed to us. The prophecy has been fulfilled. Our king has come. Let’s see what he will do next.”

Most of those who saw Jesus enter the city believed that he would act quickly to draft an army, lead a revolt against the Roman empire, and set up an independent kingdom of Israel. They were looking for a king who was a direct descendant of David (Jesus was) and would take back all of the land over which David and Solomon had ruled.

The priests and other Jewish religious leaders had one additional expectation. The Messiah would be subject to them. He could be the top political and military leader in the country. But

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they were leaders of the “state religion.” They had more power than the king and could depose him if he failed to abide by the rules they set.

But Jesus did none of the things the religious leaders and people expected him to do. Instead, he stopped at the gates of the temple and entered its outer courtyard. He found it filled with merchants selling sacrificial animals and money changers trading common currency for temple shekels; all at inflated prices and high exchange rates.

Seeing this, Jesus took immediate action. The merchants and money changers were expelled from the temple property.

“Get rid of these things,” Jesus said. “This is my father’s house. It is to be a house of prayer. You have

made it a den of thieves.”

The priests and Jewish religious leaders were incensed at Jesus’ actions. This was Passover time. The merchants and money changes provided a valuable service to those who had come to worship God in Jerusalem. This was one of three fund raisers held each year to raise money for the upkeep and operation of the temple. One did not just walk in unannounced and destroy what these people were doing. But Jesus did.

And when they saw that, the people began to lose faith in Jesus. He might have ridden into the city as the prophet said he would. But when he didn’t do what they expected a Messiah to do, they rejected him just as they had rejected others before him.

There wasn’t much Jesus

could do. He sadly walked away. People didn’t understand why he had come to earth. Even when he told his disciples that “he hadn’t come to be served, but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many,” (Mark 10:45) they still didn’t get it. One of them eventually betrayed him to his enemies. Jesus isn’t the only one who had to walk the road of misunderstanding. All prominent leaders (political, business, educational, community or religious) have had to deal with people who either don’t understand why they made decisions they did; or who think they know and share their views with others-only to be proven wrong later on. In this life, we will always meet people who will not understand why we believe what we believe, or why we choose to live our lives as we do. Don’t let that bother you. The Bible assures us that “when our ways please him, God will cause our enemies to be at peace with us.” (Proverbs 16:7)

Thumbs up, thumbs down

Well, Neepawa glad to see you keep your streets in the same shape in winter as you do in the summer. I don’t understand why they can’t be scraped in the warmer weather. Now it’s just all ruts and a skating rink [out there]. Well, I guess maybe fingers crossed you might get more than one street fixed this summer, but not likely. And what’s with the handrail blocking most of the sidewalk at old Home Hardware? Guess anything goes now in town. No bylaws.

Terry Bradley

To all our Wonderful Local Canadian businesses that will continue on to give us, the residents of West Central Manitoba, the great daily services that we the consumers greatly appreciate each and every day that we NEED their Goods and Services!

Robert Smith, Edrans, MB

Tariffs and Trade – Now What?

“This too shall pass” is a Persian proverb used to encourage hope when times are difficult. Does this saying apply to the current U.S. President’s confrontational approach to allies and friends? Does it apply to the U.S. Administration’s isolationist trade policies and tariffs? It probably does apply in the long-term, but today, hope is in short supply for many Manitoba farmers.

Manitoba exports about $9.3 billion worth of agriculture and food products every year. This represents 13 percent of the province’s annual gross domestic product. Almost half, 46 per cent in 2024, of these exports were shipped into the U.S.

On Mar. 4, President Trump carried through on his threats to put tariffs of 25 per cent on almost all Canadian exports (outside of oil and gas). This means that half of our agriculture and food exports became 25 per cent more expensive with no return to farmers or processors. The negative impact of this will reverberate throughout every community in Manitoba, large and small.

Tariffs do not come as a surprise. The President talked about tariffs throughout his election campaign. The current U.S. Administration views trade surpluses as a foreign subsidy provided by U.S. taxpayers. The President’s closest economic advisors are advocates for tariffs for both revenue generation as well as a tool to drive manufacturing to the U.S. Given these views, it is likely that these tariffs will be with us for some time. Many are predicting that a recession is coming. Looking at the pork sector as an example, it is not hard to see why these predictions are being made. The sector supports 22,000 jobs in Manitoba, in almost every part of the province. The industry contributes $2.3 billion to the provincial GDP. Our largest export market is now significantly disrupted, putting those jobs and economic contribution at risk. Pork is not alone. A recent survey by the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce found that over 60 percent of businesses will be negatively impacted, with many seeing impacts already.

Governments need to act decisively and rapidly. We have seen positive action from the Government of Manitoba, with the Premier, together with his provincial counterparts, engaging with decision makers in the U.S. Cabinet ministers, like the Minister of Agriculture, Ron Kostyshyn, have been reaching out to strategic partners in state capitals. The establishment of the Premier’s U.S. Trade Council was a positive step. But more can, and must, be done.

A huge thumbs up and a shout-out from all of us at Neepawa Middle School to the amazing Titans hockey team! They scored big with our students by visiting classrooms and bringing stories to life for I Love to Read Month! Your time, energy, and enthusiasm made a lasting impact—thank you for being such fantastic role models! We appreciate you!

Sonya Paterson, Librarian Neepawa Middle School

Do you know why there are no potholes in heaven? Because they are in Neepawa, Manitoba!

Bob Tremaine, Neepawa, MB

Surprise, surprise… Donald Trump, President of USA, implemented 25 per cent tariffs on Canada & Mexico …. Raising the tariffs on China Imports from 10 - 20 per cent …. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Suppers will be busy with conversations !

Robert Smith, Edrans, Manitoba

Thumbs down to the Town of Neepawa, or whomever is in charge of the sidewalks along Highway #16. The sidewalks are dangerous this time of year, to a degree that myself and other pedestrians have to walk on the road and jaywalk to avoid ice. A 12-15 minute walk to work because of ice took 30 minutes recently. No sand anywhere.

Jacqueline Rose, Neepawa, MB

The province should consider leveraging their ‘Buy Local’ campaign to partner with the other two prairie provinces to further boost consumer demand here at home. Longer term, both the federal and provincial governments should be looking at incentives for investments that would help support export diversification and increase trade between provinces. We also need to have a strategic plan going into the renegotiation of the Canada – U.S. – Mexico Agreement. The aggressive shift in U.S. foreign and trade policies over the past two months clearly show us that the renegotiation of our most important trade agreement will be difficult. We must be more prepared than we are today.

Canada has responded to the U.S. tariffs with our own duties. We really had no option. But a protracted trade war with the U.S. will weaken our province and our country for years to come. There is hard work to be done by both exporting industries, like agriculture, and governments to prevent that from happening and to recharge that hope for the future.

Cam Dahl . General Manager Manitoba Pork Council.

out of helen’s kitchen Helen Drysdale

Upside Down Cake

Bake and flip it! Upside-down cakes have been a staple at family gatherings and potlucks for years. This dessert began as “skillet cake,” which was a cake made in a cast-iron skillet on the stovetop and flipped before serving. It was made this way as most people did not have ovens at that time, so cakes were cooked on a stovetop. The earliest known recipe for upside-down cake was published in 1876 in a cookbook called American Cookery. Apples or cherries were often the fruit used to top the cakes.

In 1901, Jim Dole started the Hawaiian Pineapple Company now known as Dole and began producing and marketing canned pineapple. Pineapple had been grown in Hawaii since the early 1800s, and there were canneries there by the 1880s, but no company canned on the scale of the Dole business. Dole’s machine operation could peel, core, and cut 100 pineapples per minute. Dole needed his market to grow. In 1925 to help expand the market for canned pineapple, the Company ran a contest for pineapple recipes. 60,000 submissions came in for pineapple recipes to be judged by a panel of food specialists. The chosen recipes would go into a cookbook called “Pineapple as 100 Good Cooks Love It”. The winner of the $50 cash prize was Mrs. Robert Davis of Norfolk Virginia for a pineapple upside down cake recipe. It is said that 2,500 of the 60,000 submissions were recipes for pineapple upside-down cake. The company advertised the downpour of that particular recipe to promote the popularity of the dessert thus increasing the sale of canned pineapple.

In the 1920s and 30s upside-down pineapple cake was considered special as pineapple was a very “glamorous fruit”. I find this recipe in most old cookbooks especially from the fifties, sixties and seventies. We usually think of pineapple for this dessert, but many fruits work. Cranberries, tropical fruits such as mango, apples, peaches or whatever fruit you fancy. I like upside-down cakes as they are perfectly easy to make and perfectly delicious.

Banana upside-down

cake

Are you looking for ways to use the ripe bananas on your counter? This banana upside-down cake is a great option!

Topping:

4 Tbsp. butter, melted

2/3 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup pecans or walnuts (optional)

3 firm medium bananas, cut into 1/2-inch slices

Cake:

1 cup flour

1 tsp. baking powder

Pinch of salt

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 cup oil or melted butter 1/2 cup sugar

1 egg 2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 cup milk

Unbreakable Bonds

In my column I speak a lot about emotional connection to family, friends and intimate partners but there is a major emotional connection that I have neglected to speak on, your connection with your pet. Pets are not just animals; they have become family. We connect with them in ways that’s beyond human understanding, yet we know that the connection is there. I believe that we can connect with animals on a spiritual level, and we see proof of this in how well animals can help us heal.

Your Listening Ear

Delsie Martin

Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9 inch round cake pan. In a bowl, combine together butter and brown sugar. Spread into the bottom of the prepared pan. Arrange banana slices to fit tightly together over brown sugar mixture in the pan. If using nuts sprinkle them on the bananas. Set aside. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. In another bowl add the remaining ingredients and stir together. Add this to the flour mix and stir until combined. Spread this over the bananas. Bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of the cake comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the edges before inverting onto plate. If you wait too long, the caramelized brown sugar will stick to the pan and the cake will not come out properly. Enjoy

Petting/cuddling animals releases oxytocin in our body. Oxytocin is a hormone that reduces stress and helps to promote feelings of comfort. Spending time with animals also lowers cortisol levels (the hormone associated with stress). Playing with an animal causes our body to release endorphins (the bodies natural painkillers). In addition to their effect on hormones, animals such as dogs and horses have been used for decades to help people cope with anxiety, depression and other mental illnesses like PTSD. Emotional support animals not only provide comfort but can provide companionship during a time where someone can feel most alone. Interacting with other pet owners helps with socialization and meeting like-minded individuals. Walking a dog or riding a horse are forms of exercise and can promote overall well being. Caring for a pet provides structure and routine and this sense of responsibility can be bene-

Water safety training held at Lake Irwin

ficial for mental health. This sense of responsibility can be great for children and this bond that animals have with their children can also help those children in expressing their emotions. Highly trained service animals or equine assisted therapy can be essential in the care of folks who are struggling with PTSD. We can see in how integral animals can be to healing how our connections with them run deep. Our connection with our animals also becomes apparent when they are injured. Humans are wired for empathy, and we naturally share in the distress of our animals. We feel empathy for them on a level as deep as if they were human. It’s painful to see our loved ones in distress and not know how to help. We may feel guilty wondering if we do enough for them, but I assure you that this guilt only means that you care and the fact that you care makes you a great pet owner. We have a fantastic vet clinic in Neepawa, if you have any concerns about your pet, don’t hesitate to reach out to them, everyone is very

welcoming. Finally, our connection with our animals shows when they pass away. The grief that comes with the loss of a pet is very real and for some, can feel as painful as losing a human family member. To these individuals their deceased loved one was not “just an animal”, they were a living, breathing representation of love. There is no prescribed time limit on how long it takes someone to grieve and grieving the loss of a pet is no exception. If you have lost a pet and are struggling, don’t be afraid to reach out for help from someone who understands. Honour your pet’s life through books, photos or rituals. Honour your pet in death, but most of all, honour them in life with how you treat them each day.

Delsie Martin (BA, MSW, RSW), is a Registered Social Worker working out of The Wellness Clinic in Brandon. She can be reached at dmartin@wellnessclinicbrandon. ca.

Instructors and students from the Manitoba Emergency Services College recently participated in the ice rescue training portion of the PFPP program, which is currently underway in Brandon.

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Valley Life Recreation reveals joint funding commitment

Grand opening for new trailhead at Squirrel Hills Trail Park slated for summer

The date for a grand announcement is drawing ever closer for Minnedosa’s Valley Life Recreation. On Feb. 27, the recreation committee released a public statement noting that ‘capital construction’ at the Squirrel Hills Trail Park was entering its final phase. The construction in question is related to the ongoing development of the trail head, which includes a pavilion with a cement pad and more.

While a specific date could not be shared at this time, Valley Life Recreation shared that the grand opening date is “soon to be announced for this summer”.

Also of interest to the public within this release was the reveal of the receipt of funding in the amount of $28,428.

This funding comes via a joint commitment between the Minnedosa & District Foundation And the Brandon Area Community Foundation.

“Collaboratively, [these organizations] are funding 100 per cent of the cost for installing a two-stall bathroom at the new trailhead,” said Valley Life Recreation. “Each community foundation is covering half of the project cost.”

The committee added, “The Board of Valley Life Recreation continues to be exceptionally grateful for this strong community foundation support.”

‘A significant asset’ In the release, Valley Life Recreation explained that this new commitment compliments one made previously by each organization in 2021, which totalled

$22,500 each.

“We are committed to supporting organizations like Valley Life Recreation that bring long-term value to our community. Their thoughtful and thorough approach to recreation planning, their commitment to environmental sustainability, and their dedication to creating inclusive spaces for all are just a few of the reasons we are so proud to support this project,” said the Brandon Area Community Foundation. “Valley Life Recreation is led by a professional, forward-thinking team, and their standards for quality and community engagement are inspiring. This organization not only

developed an incredibly thoughtful plan, but they did so with a commitment to high standards and collaborating with local Indigenous communities and other professionals to preserve the natural beauty of our local landscape.”

The Minnedosa & District Foundation expressed a similar sentiment in the media release, stating, “The Minnedosa and District Foundation is committed to enhancing the quality of life for citizens of Minnedosa by promoting charitable, recreational, educational, and cultural endeavours through annual grants to community projects and organizations and scholarships to promising

students. Supporting the Squirrel Hills Trail Park contributes to quality of life and a healthy lifestyle for those who live and visit here and helps to create a well rounded community.”

According to Valley Life Recreation, the bathroom will be akin to the off-grid

bathroom design which can be commonly found at regional and national parks. This means that it will feature one regular sized bathroom and one sized for accessibility.

“These bathrooms will be installed just off the new parking lot, adjacent to the new trailhead, further complimenting the experience all users will discover when they visit the trail park,” said Valley Life Recreation. “[They] will also serve as a significant asset for the many events the trail park will be hosting in 2025 and years beyond.”

Installation is expected to take place this spring, being led by Birch Construction. Also expected to be installed this spring is brand new signage. Designs for the new signs are currently underway and can be expected to include trail maps, trail names and recognition for the donors and partners that Valley Life states “helped bring this project to life”. Those wishing to support the ongoing projects at the Squirrell Hills Trail Park may still do so by contacting Valley Life Recreation via email at valleyliferec@ gmail.com, or by contacting any Valley Life Recreation board member.

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PHOTO BY RICHARD DUPUIS, SOURCED VIA VALLEY LIFE RECREATION INC.

A view of the new trailhead at Squirrel Hills Trail Park in Minnedosa. This view was photographed in November, 2024. At left is the Ole Skillz Park. A partial view of the pavillion area is seen at the right, with the parking area visible just behind it. Washrooms will be installed near the parking lot this year.

MLH Canada Reads returns to ArtsForward

Can one book have the power to change how we see, experience and share the world around us? At a time when it can feel like we are stuck in a particularly unpleasant fiction, can a story change the narrative? That is the question posed in this year’s CBC Canada Reads.

At 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Mar. 18, ArtsForward will be the host of the Margaret Laurence Home’s version of this event. Five local presenters will give brief talks about the five books selected this year. Attendees will be able to enjoy different perspectives on the chosen titles, tasty charcuterie, a variety of beverages and the company of like-minded friends and readers.

While the radio/TV event is a competitive debate with a single winner emerging, our much more friendly get-together is a chance to celebrate Canadian perspectives on many complex issues that face our world through stories real and fictional. Copies of all five books are available for purchase during the evening thanks to the participation of Manitoba’s independent bookseller, McNally-Robinson.

Information about the five selections and their national presenters are available on the CBC website. Our homegrown Neepawa presenters are Caitlin Henderson, Lane Englund, Marvin Beaumont, Karen Beaumont and Cathy Patterson.

Admission to this event is $15. Proceeds are a fundraiser for the Margaret Laurence Home. Bar service by

ArtsForward volunteers is available. There will be a door prize of your choice from the five titles (or a copy of that Margaret Laurence classic you’ve been meaning to read!).

Join us for a great evening March 18 at ArtsForward!

Note: The books selected for this year’s edition of Canada Reads are: Watch out for Her by Samantha M. Bailey, A Two-Spirit Journey by Ma-Nee Chacaby, with Mary Louisa Plummer; Etta and Otto and Russell and James by Emma Hooper, Jennie’s Boy by Wayne Johnston and Dandelion by Jamie Chan Yun Liew.

Further details on each of these books can be found on the Canada Reads website, hosted by the CBC.

The future of cattle farming

When asked, cousins Elijah and Luke said they were setting up a bull sale, their sisters in the background obviously providing support as so many farm women do.

It’s always rewarding to see the next generation at important cattle industry events like the Canadian Central Simmental and Angus Sale held March 3 at the Beautiful Plains Ag Complex Neepawa.

Elijah and Marren Ginter’s parents are Matthew and Taylor. Luke and Laura Ginter’s parents are Josh and Dana Ginter

By Jean Borchardt Submitted

On Wednesday, Feb. 19, residents of Kinsmen Kourts I and II were entertained by a group they called themselves “The Good Old Boys.”

They are: Dan Lussier, John Cullen, both of Minnedosa and Jim Danino, who hails from Neepawa.

The performance began at 2:00 p.m. and those 38 in attendance didn’t want them to quit, so by 3:30 p.m. their voices were getting ready to say Adios! Danny could say this in French, lol.

Strawberry Daiquiri’s were served to those wanting one by Barb Owen and prepared by Corrie Ford.

Hats off to all those who

came to enjoy a wonderful afternoon planned by our Activity Director Corrie Ford. Residents be prepared for more Friday’s of great entertainment.

The musical group the Good Old Boys performed in Neepawa, at Kinsmen Kourts on Feb. 19.

PHOTO BY CHRISTINE WADDELL

Bulls on parade: Canadian Central Simmental and Angus Bull sale a success

By Joshua Jackson Neepawa Banner & Press

It was a packed barn at the Stride Exhibition Grounds as the 2025 Canadian Central Simmental and Angus Bull Sale took place, with over 60 people attending in person and many more online for their chance to own high-quality livestock.

BASKM Land and Cattle, based out of Riding Mountain, has been selling bulls for approximately nine years. President of BASKM, Brad Ginter, said he was pleased with this year’s event.

“We had a great lineup of bulls from the yearling Simmentals to the twoyear Angus bulls. A tick up (in price) from last year,” he said. “We couldn’t be more pleased. We have a lot of repeat buyers, which says a lot about us. People trust our program.”

Ginter emphasized that, “We are very grateful for our buyers and for the next generation, Matthew and Taylor getting involved.”

Ginter expressed thanks for sale management done by T Bar C Cattle Company. Many other local cattle farms were in attendance to auction off their stock, including Wilcox Simmentals and Livestock, Twin Meadows Livestock, Twin Oak Livestock, all out of Treherne, and Lil’ Chicks Cattle Co. out of Austin.

At the auction, Ginter was selling off some of BASKM’s Angus bulls at the sale.

“They are unique in the way that they are two-yearolds. They are pastureraised and are grass-fed two summers in a row. We believe that is for longevity, so the bulls aren’t tired of barley, and this is where

we think we have a bit of a niche market.”

Ginter added he’s seen an upward trend in bull sales and values in the market, which is positive for his business. Over 38 bovines were sold at the auction, and the average price for Angus bulls at the sale were $8,458, The Simmentals were $6,861,

for an average sale price of $7,500. Buyers were purchasing in person and online from as far away as Wyoming in the United States. The rancher noted getting bulls ready for a sale is a tedious process.

“We do a semen test and make sure the bulls pass, so when the producer takes it home, they can throw (the

bull) out into the pasture. These bulls are pastureraised until a year and a half, so we breed for longevity,” said Ginter.

Although this is far from the first auction the cattle producer has been a part of, he said he still gets nervous during sales.

“It’s a great feeling. It gets the blood pumping, and we love this business. We get to work with a good group of people and other producers - it’s a fun industry,” he said. “We bring our best bulls forward every year, and it’s a thrill and a bit of a rush for us.”

The rancher added a lot of effort is put into the care of the livestock, and as tedious as the work may be, it’s also rewarding.

“It’s a lot of work as far as making sure you have the right bloodlines - the ones doing well, and it’s a big job. We do it with my son and daughter-in-law, their family, and my wife. We’re excited about the cattle industry. It’s a lot of work, but we enjoy it.”

PHOTO BY JOSHUA JACKSON

This year’s Canadian Central Simmental and Angus Bull Sale saw over 60 people attending in person and many more tuning in online, with buyers from as far away as Wyoming in the United States.

A generational shift happening in Neepawa

Recent wins guarantee Neepawa Titans their first winning season since 2010

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The Neepawa Titans recently achieved a milestone that has been almost 15 years in the making. With their latest victories over the Waywayseecappo Wolverines and Winnipeg Freeze, the Titans have picked up 61 points in 53 games, with five games left on their schedule. These results have ensured Neepawa will have a winning record come the end of the MJHL’s regular season.

The last time the Titans had this amount of success was back in 2010, when TikTok was still just the name of a random pop song, flip phones were still the pinnacle of style and our hockey team was still called Natives. What a difference a decade (and a half) can truly make.

For Titans Head Coach and General Manger Ken Pearson, this achievement was all simply another part of the long-term plan for the franchise.

“Five, six years ago, when [former team president Ken Waddell] and I started talking about possibly coming back here, we knew we had a lot of work to do. So now,

to see back-to-back years in the playoffs, as well as one year missing out on the post-season by a single point, it’s good to see this organization take that next step in the regular season, I think that’s certainly something that we had hoped, hopefully we would see, and hope that will continue for many, many years to come,” said Pearson.

Comparatively, Neepawa is a small market franchise within the MJHL, competing with heavyweights such as Steinbach, Winkler, and Dauphin. These clubs, as well as a few others, have more resources at their disposal to build a successful program. Pearson said members of the board, along with the other coaching staff, volunteers and supporters have worked together to give the Titans a chance to compete. He said that dedication is why the club’s successful turnaround on the ice, belongs to everyone off of it.

For the fans

Team captain Cooper Kasprick has a very unique perspective on the Titan’s progress these last few years, as he is a born and bred Neepawa resident. The

19-year-old centre has seen first hand, the lean years for the Titans/Natives.

Having said that, Kasprick told the Banner & Press that the achievement is not something the players have really discussed inside the dressing room all that much this year.

“We haven’t really thought too much about [the previous years]. We’ve just focused on this year and what we can control. But as we get closer to the end of the regular season and start focusing in the playoffs, seeing what we’ve been able to accomplish, we’re just proud to do what we can for the community,” said Kasprick . “[The fans] have been so supportive of us through it all, the good, the bad. To be able to put together the type of season for them is something we’re proud of. We hope to keep going with that and give them something to be proud of in the playoffs.”

All about the culture

While this year’s results should be appreciated, the team wants this type of success to be the expectation, not the exception for Neepawa. Ken Pearson

said everyone involved with changing the culture understands how special this turnaround has been, but they also understand the work doesn’t stop.

“I talked to a guy [recently] actually about some of the challenges that we do have here. And he was happy to see that our club was doing as well as it was.

So, yeah, it’s satisfying for a smaller franchise like us to see that success in the regular season, and for others outside of Neepawa to see what we’re trying to do and appreciate it,” said Pearson.

“I want [Neepawa] to be a place of destination that, you know, kids from this area want to come and play, and kids from even outside of

our area want to be part of. Winning certainly helps, but you’ve got to make sure that you’re treating your players and your families the right way to off the ice. Making sure that they feel that they are part of the organization. And I think that, you know, we have a committee that does a good job of that.”

Small town living is just the thing for Jenny! She grew up on an acreage near Hay Lakes, Alberta and has settled in Austin to raise her family.

She has worked most of her life in service-based careers. She truly enjoyed working as a care aid and support worker - you can see this in any conversation with Jenny. She puts people first and is interested in getting to know her members and helping them with their financial journey.

Jenny works as a Financial Experience Officer and is based out of our Austin branch. In this position, she is able to help members find the right products and services for their financial goals - from opening an account, starting some investments or simply helping a member put together a budget, Jenny is there for every step.

Jodie Byram MLA for Agassiz

She enjoys being a part of a small community where everyone looks out for each other and is willing to jump and help where needed. This extends to the surrounding communities as well - she often visits Carberry to check out their small shops and take part in their community events. Community connection is important and she loves chatting with members to see if Stride can help to improve their financial picture.

Are you looking to make the move to Stride Credit Union? Get in touch with Jenny or any of our other amazing Financial Experience Officers and experience the exceptional service that Stride has to offer. Call us at 877-228-2636, email contactus@stridecu.ca or visit stridecu.ca.

Meet Jenny Dyck!

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

This year’s version of the Neepawa Titans has reason to celebrate, as they have achived a level of success in the MJHL that has not been seen since 2010.

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX Neepawa Titans team captain Cooper Kasprick.

MJHL Standings

NACI Tigers set for WHSHL playoffs

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

A four goal effort from Wyatt Njegovan powered the Neepawa Tigers to a 5-4 victory over the RGG Raiders on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Cohen Kulbacki scored the other goal for NACI in the game, while also adding three assists. Ian Foster (3 assists), Brooklyn Boersma (1A) and Zach Plett (1A) also

contributed to help the Tigers close out their Westman High School Hockey League regular season schedule with a 21-8-3 record. That is good enough for sixth place overall in the league standings.

As for the year-end numbers from a player perspective, Cohen Kulbacki lead Neepawa with 49 goals and 54 assists for a combined 103 points in just 32 games. That amount put him

second place in overall league scoring, as Vincent Massey’s Josh Romanik was first with 106 pts. Meanwhile, Ian Foster finished in 10th place in the league scoring with 73 points (34G -39A), followed closely by teammate Wyatt Njegovan (41G -31A. 72 pts). Next up will be the post-season, as Neepawa’s sixth place finish matches them up with the 12th ranked GCB Wildcats in the first round.

Neepawa Farmers, Minnedosa Bombers

both bounced from THHL

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The Tiger Hills Hockey League (THHL) season is over for both the Neepawa Farmers and the Minnedosa Bombers, as each club was bounced from the playoffs over the weekend. For Nee-

09:15 DAU G. Nemis (13)

ASST: B. Magarrell (7), J. Kubas (11) Third Period

12:47 NPA C. Hegarty (23) ASST: DJ Meloney (7) 15:40 DAU E. Wlliment (14)

E. Stewart (21), G. Bugeaud (15)

Club 55 Bowling

Saturday, Mar. 1

Neepawa 5-2 Wpg Freeze First Period

07:21 NPA L. Paquette (10) SH

ASST: Unassisted

18:35 NPA C. Kasprick (16)

ASST: M. Hartley (25), B. Knox (10) Second Period

00:13 WPF J. Blais (1)

ASST: P. Rolston (8), L. Marykuca (7)

15:59 NPA T. Tychonick (19)

ASST: C. McLeod (14)

18:00: WPF J. Blais (2)

ASST: S. Dell’Acqua (3) Third Period

04:29 NPA C. Hegarty (24)

ASST: DJ Meloney (8)

19:50 NPA T. Lewis (10) EN

ASST: S. Jowett (1), K. Skrupa (16)

Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP NPA 2 1 2 5 0/2

WPF 0 2 0 2 0/4

Goaltender

NPA: L. Morin (L) 23/25 saves WPF: B. Burdeny (L) 42/46 saves

88 - Hockey for All Centre

Triple: Vivian Oswald 228 & 531. Men’s High Single & Triple: Iain Greig 213 & 463. Other Good Scores: Len Kuharski 163, 162; Russ Taylor 151; Frank

pawa, they were swept by the Killarney Shamrocks, after falling 7-3 in game-3 of a best-of-five series. Garett Rempel, Rylan Bray, and Riley Davie each scored for the Farmers in this game, which was played on Friday, Feb. 28 in Cartwright. With the win, Killarney advances

playoffs

to the THHL West Division Final, where they’ll face the River Jets.

Rivers earned its way to the next round by defeating the Minnedosa Bombers 3-games-to-1. Much like their counterparts in real life, the Jets just proved to be much faster than the Bomb -

Caden Hegarty named one of the MJHL’s Players of the Month

The Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) is pleased to announce the monthly players awards. For February, Caden He -

garty of the Neepawa Titans earned the Manitoba Pork Peak Performer honour.

In just 10 games, Hegerty had 17 points, including five multi-point outings.

Caden has been a driving force for the Neepawa Titans, and has helped his club to secure, at least a third place finish in the MJHL’s West Division heading into the playoffs.

ers, as Rivers outscored Minnedosa a combined 11-0 in the final two games of the series.

Meanwhile, the West Division, the Virden Oil Kings and Hartney Blues each won their respective series, and will face-off in the next round.

PHOTO COURTESY OF RYAN SAWATZKY

Fishing fun at Lake Irwin

The Neepawa Wildlife Association has wrapped up its 12th Annual Lake Irwin Classic Fishing Derby. Held on Mar. 1, a total of 35 fish were submited in the adult division and four in the youth division. There were a total of 25 youth participants who all went home with new ice fishing rods from StillWater Adventures.

Pictured top left: Lincoln Klassen was presented with the Terry Kolesar Memorial -Youth Largest Fish Award for an 81cm pike!

Congratulations are also extended to youth anglers Kenzie Bagnall, Jason Maendel and Faryn Brodeur for also catching fish. Pictured top right: Merv Kuharski snagged first place in the adult division, earning $500 for a catch measuring 86cm!

Pictured right: A pair of ecstatic anglers show of a lively looking catch!

Other awards presented were: Ralph Dreger (Hidden Lenth, 53cm), Tyson Terin (Hidden Time, 1:10 p.m.) and Michael Zuke (Smallest Fish, 46cm). Menchie Macamus was the 50/50 draw winner for $680.

The Riding Mountain Curling Club held their

on Feb.21 to 22.

The A-side winner was the Wayne Scott rink and the B side winner was the Dave Koszman team. Pictured here is some action on ice during the Saturday curling. The lunch counter was a busy place with lots of good bonspiel food served up. A delicious supper was served Friday evening at the Riding Mountain Hall.

Pictured: A pair of curlers look on as a rock slides into place within the ‘house’.

PHOTO BY CHRISTINE WADDELL

bonspiel

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For Sale or Rent

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Obituary

William (Bill) Karl Schettler

August 14, 1933 ~ February 25, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of William Karl Schettler on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at his residence in Plumas, MB with his Elaine by his side.

Billy was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on August 14th, 1933, the second of 4 children born to Charlie and Katie Schettler. In the spring of 1937, the family moved to Plumas. It was while going to school here that he met the love of his life, Elaine Bell. Grandma is quick to point out that they weren’t exactly friends when they first met, but as they got older, Billy grew on her!

They were married on Wednesday, September 14th, 1955 in Plumas, Manitoba. After the wedding, they settled on the former Clarence Coutts homestead where they raised their 4 children who are a testament to his guidance, love, and unwavering support. Together, they also cherished the joy of being grandparents and greatgrandparents, leaving a legacy of nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren, with an eleventh on the way. Their presence was felt at countless events, almost always in the front row, whether it was Christmas concerts, hockey rinks, baseball diamonds, or curling games. True to form, they were always early, securing the best spots to cheer on their loved ones.

Billy was a passionate goose and duck hunter, hockey player, fisherman, and curler, spending many enjoyable hours pursuing his favorite hobbies. He was a true supporter of his community, especially the curling club. With Billy as President, the Plumas Curling Club installed their first artificial ice plant in 1968. Billy had a way of connecting with people and it was a very rare circumstance for him to go somewhere and not run into someone he knew.

Billy’s love for farming ran deep, and even though he had technically “retired” from farming, he could be found conducting surprise field inspections on his son and grandsons, picking rocks, and operating machinery whenever possible. It was his devotion to family that defined him the most. He loved fiercely—through both the best and worst of times—and never hesitated to tell it how it was, always keeping us grounded.

Billy was predeceased by his parents Charlie and Katie Schettler, parents-in-law Cameron and Mary Bell, brother Donald (Marina) Schettler, sister Irene (Bob) Moore, sister-in-law Jean (Walter) Moscrip and brotherin-law Jack Bell.

He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Elaine, children Karen (Craig) Ferguson, Beverley (Lawson) Davie, Glenn Schettler, and Wayne (Sharni) Schettler. Grandchildren Lynn (Joel), Mark (Stacey), Kristyn (Chad), Scott (Chelsea), Erin (Paul), Jennifer (Rylin), Jacey (Sam), Taylor (Haley), Carter (Lindsay), great grandchildren Owen, Alex, Kallie, Harper, Brynlee, Sebastian, Elizabeth, Tate, Sloane, Vaughn, Lane, Kippan and another one on the way, sister Bernice (Russell) Patterson and sister in law, Shirley Bell.

Billy's legacy will live on in the stories we share, the laughter we carry, and the skills (including filleting fish— well, most of us!) he passed down. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten, and we are so grateful for the time we had with him. He had a way of making people come together through humour, and we hope that wherever he is now, he can finally hear us and find us just as funny as we think we are.

Rest in peace, Billy. You meant the world to us.

Funeral Services for Billy will be held on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 2pm at the Plumas Community Hall.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Billy’s name may be made to Plumas United Church

Box 67, Plumas, Manitoba R0J 1P0, Plumas Curling Club

Box 41, Plumas MB R0J 1P0

Clarke’s Funeral Home Gladstone/MacGregor in care of arrangements

For Sale: alfalfa brome round bales. 204-368-2261 or text 204-294-6010

For Rent

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

Recreation

ATV'S, ATV'S, ATV'S. www.rodsatvs.com Best prices in Manitoba on New kids/adult ATV'S, DIRTBIKES, DUNE BUGGIES, UTV'S, GOLF CARTS, SCOOTERS, MOBILITY SCOOTERS AND KIDS ELECTRIC RIDE ON TOYS $299. Kids ATV $999, Kids Dirt Bike $1199. Kids Dune Buggy $1999. New 4 Seater Golf Cart $9475. Text or phone 204-724-2438. Email rodsatvs@hotmail.com

Notice

Alanon meetings currently being held at 342 Mountain Ave, Neepawa - Old Co-op Store. Tuesdays at 7 pm. Call 204-841-2192

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings currently being held at 342 Mountain Ave, Neepawa, Thursdays at 7 pm. Call Don 204-856-9072 or Debbi 204352-4065

Arden Hall, cap. 255. Park, camping and sports facilities, rink, curling ice, kitchen and lounge. Call 204-368-2202

Drug problem? Yellowhead Narcotics Anonymous meets Sundays at 7 pm, at the Minnedosa Town Hall basement.

Minnedosa Handivan 204868-8164 Mon-Fri 9:00-3:30

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Neepawa Banner & Press offers full research and re-print services from our archives that go back to 1896. Additional copies of papers, $2 each depending on availability. Re-print of a page from past copies, $2 per page. Archival research, $25 per hour with a $10 minimum. Individual photos on photo paper $5 depending if we have a suitable original in our digital, print or photo archives. Ken Waddell, publisher

Auctions

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

To place an ad: Telephone: 204-476-3401/ 888-436-4242 Fax: 204-476-5073 Email: ads@neepawabanner.com

Farmland for sale by owner in the RM of Rosedale. SE34 17 15W. 154.5 acres - pasture and hay land. Located north of Birnie.

Happy 85th Birthday Mom!

Help us celebrate Elsie on March 11 by sending a birthday greeting to: Box 964 Minnedosa, MB

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In Memory

In Memoriam Nancy Ritchey

March 30, 1950 - March 10, 2014

You live on in our memories and stories.

Your love gives us strength. We laugh. We cry.

We miss you like crazy. Love always, Allan Kristy, Nat, Callan, Jayce, Adaline Jodi, James, Kodi, Letti, Orion

R.M. of Minto-Odanah Seasonal Grounds Maintenance 2025/2026

The R.M. of Minto-Odanah is looking for a person with their own equipment to trim and mow on a regular basis, the grounds of certain sites located within the R.M. of Minto-Odanah for a two year period.

For more information and site locations please contact the R.M. of Minto-Odanah office.

Apply in writing with COST PER SITE for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. Deadline for submission is March 20th, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Lowest or any submission not necessarily accepted. Submit sealed quotes to:

R.M. of Minto-Odanah

SEASONAL GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Box 1197, Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0

Phone: (204) 867-3282 admin@mintoodanah.ca

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Written offers received by March 21, 2025. Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted. Please mail offers to 101-2145 Pembina Highway. Winnipeg MB. R3T 5S9

Gladstone & District Museum Inc Annual General Meeting Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 1:30 pm at the Gladstone Legion

Everyone Welcome

Help Wanted

MUNICIPALITY OF STE. ROSE

is accepting applications for

ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK

Under the supervision and direction of the C.A.O., the Administrative Clerk will be part of the Administration Team and will be required to perform moderate to complex financial and clerical work.

Qualifications: Grade 12, Certificate/Diploma or Designation in a related field such as Business Admin/Accounting/Municipal Admin and/or experience in a financial, administrative or municipal environment. Strong communication skills. Experience with municipal software an asset.

Rate of pay dependent on qualifications.

Applications, including Resume, accepted until 12:00 Noon, Friday, March 21, 2025, to the attention of:

Marlene Bouchard, CMMA

Chief Administrative Officer

Municipality of Ste. Rose P.O. Box 30

Ste. Rose du Lac, Manitoba

R0L 1S0

Phone Number: 204 447-2229

Fax Number: 204 447-2875

E-Mail: sterose@sterose.ca

We have a new opportunity to highlight:

Success Coach, ECE (Early Childhood Education)

School of Health & Human Services

Full-Time, Term (March 10, 2025, to August 8, 2025) Sandy Bay First Nation, MB Comp #85-24/25

Salary: $50,236 to $70,499 annually

($26.65 to $37.40 hourly)

Classification: Assistant Guidance Counsellor

We place a high priority on student success and are dedicated to building an environment that creates and supports a high level of student engagement. We are committed to contributing to First Nation, Metis and Inuit prosperity by having the highest college participation rate in the province. We are currently seeking a Success Coach to support students in our Early Childhood Education program. This full-time role provides guidance and assistance to students both in and out of the classroom, helping them navigate their academic journey and achieve their educational goals.

For more information, please visit www.assiniboine.net/careers.

Assiniboine welcomes applications from all qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada, including Indigenous peoples, persons of all abilities, members of visible minorities, all genders and sexual orientations, and all other groups protected by the Human Rights Code.

Assiniboine College is privileged to provide learning opportunities on the lands of the Dakota Oyate, Nakoda Oyate, Ininiwak, Nehethowak, Nehiyawak, Anishininewuk, Denesuline, Anishinaabeg, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

For accommodations or alternative formats, contact careers@assiniboine.net or 204 725 8729.

If you are interested in this career opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter with reference to Competition #85-24/25 to: careers@assiniboine.net

We thank you for your interest. Those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

FOODS

Industrial Plant Cleaner (NOC 65312)

Why join our team?

HyLife is a global leader in food processing, with a vision to be the best food company in the world. To achieve this, we are currently expanding our team and have exciting career opportunities at 623 Main St. Neepawa, MB. We are actively seeking to fill 10 positions.

The current starting wage is $22.20/hour with incremental increases to $23.55/hour based on tenure as per our Collective Agreement Quick Facts:

Culturally diverse – employ people from all over the world

Fully integrated facility –Feed Mills, Barns, Transportation, and Production Plant

• 2500+ employees worldwide

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

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Wage

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

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

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

• PM Shift

• Full training, with genuine opportunities for career progression Employee Referral program - $500!

Free parking Company events

• And more!!!! Your duties may include:

Cleaning and sanitizing butcher and slaughter production areas and everything in between to ensure top-quality food safety standards.

• Operating cleaning equipment like high-pressure hoses to clean production equipment.

• Using cleaning chemicals with respect and following Material Safety Data Sheets.

• Ensuring all Quality Assurance checks are performed.

• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work area throughout the facility.

• Collaborating as a team to meet tight deadlines, ensuring production floors operate on time.

We are looking for people who are:

• Fit and capable of working in a physically demanding role. Capable of bending, lifting, and climbing.

• Available to work an 8-hour Night Shift from MondayFriday, between 11:15 PM to 9:00 AM

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

Capable of working in diverse environments, including exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and odors

• Minimum of one (1) to seven (7) months experience in sanitation, or industrial cleaning, or heavy-duty cleaning

• Completion of Secondary school or equivalent experience

• Able to effectively communicate in English

• At least 18 years old to meet the minimum age requirement

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

Ways to apply: Online at http://hylife.com/careers/ or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0. Fax to: 204.476.3791 | Email to: jobs@hylife.com | In Person at 623 Main ST. E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 For inquiries contact: Phone: 204.476.3393

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

Be a part of the HyLife experience

– your journey starts here!

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

FOODS

Hog Receiving Barn Worker (NOC85100)

Why join our team?

HyLife is a global leader in food processing, with a vision to be the best food company in the world. To achieve this, we are currently expanding our team and have exciting career opportunities at 623 Main St. Neepawa, MB. We are actively seeking to fill 5 positions.

The current starting wage is $19.25/hour with incremental increases to $20.55/hour based on tenure

Quick Facts:

• Culturally diverse – employ people from all over the world

• Fully integrated facility –Feed Mills, Barns, Transportation, and Production Plant

• 2500+ employees worldwide

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

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Wage

• Vacation: 10 working days of paid vacation

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

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

• PM Shift Premium

• Full training, with genuine opportunities for career progression

Employee Referral program - $500!

Free parking

• Company events

• And more!!!!

Your duties may involve:

• Receiving and unloading hog deliveries.

• Sorting hogs into appropriate receiving pens.

• Ensuring humane and safe handling of hogs in our facility.

• Completing hog receiving documents to CFIA standards.

• Scraping trailers.

• Working outdoors and in a barn environment.

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• Respect for animal welfare, food safety, and workplace safety. Understanding of animal behavior

• Capable of working in diverse environments, including exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and odors

• Minimum of one (1) to seven (7) months experience working with livestock

• Fit and capable of working in a physically demanding role. Capable of bending, lifting, and crawling Completion of Secondary school or equivalent experience

• Capable of repetitive manual tasks

• Able to effectively communicate in English

• At least 18 years old to meet the minimum age requirement

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

Ways to apply:

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

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

For inquiries contact: Phone: 204.476.3393

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

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

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

FOODS

Industrial Butcher (NOC 94141)

Why join our team?

HyLife is a global leader in food processing, with a vision to be the best food company in the world. To achieve this, we are currently expanding our team and have exciting career opportunities at 623 Main St. Neepawa, MB. We are actively seeking to fill 150 positions.

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

Quick Facts:

Culturally diverse – employ people from all over the world

Fully integrated facility –Feed Mills, Barns, Transportation, and Production Plant

• 2500+ employees worldwide

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

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Wage

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

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

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

• PM Shift Premium

• Full training, with genuine opportunities for career progression

Employee Referral program - $500!

Free parking

Company events

• And more!!!!

Your duties may include:

• Slaughter, eviscerate, and mark hogs for further processing;

• Debone edible parts and remove inedible organs for parts;

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

We are looking for people who are:

• Fit and capable of working in a physically demanding role

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

• Open to working in colder/warmer environments

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

• Completion of Secondary school or equivalent experience

Able to effectively communicate in English

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

Ways to apply:

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

For inquiries contact: Phone: 204.476.3393

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

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

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

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

Kindergarten Registration

for the 2025 Fall Term

will be held during the regular school hours between March 3 and March 28, 2025 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, 2020 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.

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 3 mars au 28 mars, 2025.

Tous les enfants qui sont nés avant le 31 décembre, 2020 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 March 3 to March 28, 2025.

All children born on or before December 31, 2020 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

YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE MUNICIPALITY OF WESTLAKE-GLADSTONE 2025 FINANCIAL PLAN PUBLIC HEARING

HEARING LOCATION: Plumas Seniors Centre, 102 White Street E, Plumas MB

DATE & TIME: April 9, 2025

7:00 pm Public Hearing

At this time Council will present the proposed 2025 Financial Plan for the municipality.

The presentation will provide an overview of the proposed financial plan followed by a forum for questions and comments from the public. The purpose of the hearing is to allow any interested person to make a representation, ask questions or register an objection.

Copies of the proposed financial plan are available on our website www.westlake-gladstone.ca or upon request at the municipal office, 14 Dennis Street East Gladstone, MB during regular office hours (8:30 am to 4:30 pm), Monday to Friday after March 26, 2025. Questions prior to the public hearing may also be directed by letter to our Chief Administrative Officer or through our email address at info@westlake-gladstone.ca.

Consultation with our community is an important component of the municipality’s budget process & council encourages you to attend.

Karen Paz

Chief Administrative Officer

Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone

February 28, 2025

(In accordance with subsection 162(2) of The Municipal Act)

Public Notice

Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah

Public Notice is hereby given that the Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah intends to conduct the following Pesticide Control Programs for 2025:

1. To control noxious weeds and brush, within the municipality. The projected date of application will be from May 15th to October 15th. Pesticides to be used in the program are:

Banvel VM, 2-4-D Amine 600, Round-up, Tordon 22K, Garlon XRT, Navius Flex and Gateway.

2. To control insect pests including mosquitoes and grasshoppers within the municipality.

The projected date of application will be from May 15th to October 15th. The insecticides to be used include:

Sevin XLR Plus, Malathion, Vectobac, Econ Bran and Decis.

The public may send written submissions within 15 days of the publication of this notice to the address noted below:

Environment and Climate Change Environmental Approvals Branch Box 35, 14 Fultz Boulevard, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3Y 0L6

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public notice is hereby given that the Gladstone Golf and country Club, located in the Municipality of Westlake Gladstone intends to conduct the following pesticide programs for the 2025 season:

1. To control noxious weeds on the golf course, the herbicides to be used include: 2 4-D Amine, Par 111, & Roundup Transorb

2. To control soil born diseases on the golf course, the fungicides that may be used are: Daconil, Kabuto, Honor, Secure, Heritage Maxx, & Instrata.

3. To control mosquitoes in stagnant water, Vectobac(larvicide) may be used.

The projected application dates are from May 1 to October 31, 2025.

The public may send written submissions or objections within 15 days of publication notice to the department below: Manitoba Environment and Climate Change Environmental Approvals Branch Box 35, 14 Fultz Boulevard, Winnipeg, MB. R3Y 0L6

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The Banner & Press will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion

MORTGAGE SALE ADVERTISEMENT

NW 1/4 35-22-12W, SW 1/4 33-22-11W, and NW 1/4 28-22-11W, RM of Alonsa, Manitoba and NW 1/4 29-20-14W (118105 Road 83W), Municipality of McCreary

The land and buildings described below will be sold at a public auctions on Wednesday, the 9th day of April, 2025. The auction sales will be held by way of video or teleconference. There will be no in-person attendees at the auctions. In order to participate you must pre-register at least 48 hours prior to the auction by contacting Kelsey Bromley at either 204-717-8581 or kbromley@tdslaw.com.

9:00 a.m.:

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ROSEDALE REVISED WATER RATES KELWOOD WATER UTILITY

February 13, 2025

The Rural Municipality of Rosedale (RM) has applied to the Public Utilities Board (Board) for revised water rates for Kelwood Water Utility (Utility) as set out in By-law No. 2-2024, read the first time on September 13, 2024. Rates were last approved in 2020 in Board Order No. 24/20, with current rates coming into effect April 1, 2022.

The current and proposed rates are as follows:

Details of the RM’s application are available for review at the Municipal office or the Public Utilities Board’s office. Any questions concerning the application for revised rates, or the operation of the Utility, should be sent directly to the RM. If you have concerns/comments regarding the RM of Rosedale’s application for water rates, please go to www.pubmanitoba.ca and provide your comment. Please note all comments will be forwarded to the RM. Questions or comments should be sent on or before March 30, 2025.

The Public Utilities Board is the provincial regulatory agency that reviews and approves rates for water and wastewater utilities in Manitoba, with the exception of the City of Winnipeg. The Board’s review process involves:

• the Utility filing a rate application to the Board,

• a public notification of proposed rate changes,

• the Board’s review of the application through a public hearing or paper review process, and

• the issuance of an Order which outlines the Board’s decision on the rate application and the rates to be charged.

The Manitoba Ombudsman has privacy guidelines for administrative tribunals. The Board is mindful of its obligations under those guidelines. Its decisions in respect of the application being considered will be sensitive to the guidelines. Personal information will not be disclosed unless it is appropriate and necessary to do so. However, the Board advises participants that these proceedings are public and that as a result, personal information protections are reduced.

The Board will then decide whether any further notice is required and whether to proceed with a public hearing or paper review process. All concerns received by the Board will be considered in the Board’s decision on rates to be charged.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IN CONSIDERING THIS APPLICATION, THE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD MAY OR MAY NOT FIND IT NECESSARY TO DETERMINE RATES DIFFERENT FROM THOSE APPLIED FOR BY THE APPLICANT.

Note: All proceedings will be conducted in accordance with the Board’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, which the Board may vary in order to constrain regulatory costs. The Rules are available at www.pubmanitoba.ca.

Jennifer Dubois,

CPA, CMA

Assistant Associate Secretary

Manitoba Public Utilities Board

The property is legally described as:

THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 35-22-12 WPM EXC ALL MINES AND MINERALS AS SET FORTH IN THE ORIGINAL GRANT FROM THE CROWN Title No. 2786903/3

The property consists of approximately 161 acres of farmland with no buildings. Property taxes are paid to December 31, 2022. The property is sold subject to property taxes and penalties accruing after that date as well as any outstanding water accounts.

The following encumbrances shall remain on title: Caveat No. 85-7828/3, Easement No. 1169859/3 and Easement No. 1182369/3

Deposit required: $5,000.00 9:30 a.m.:

The property is legally described as:

THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 33-22-11 WPM EXC ALL MINES AND MINERALS AS SET FORTH IN THE ORIGINAL GRANT FROM THE CROWN

THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 28-22-11 WPM EXCEPT FIRSTLY: THE SLY 265 METERS PERP OF THE ELY 389 METERS PERP SECONDLY OUT OF THE BALANCE: THE SLY 30 METERS PERP AND THIRDLY: ALL MINES AND MINERALS AS SET FORTH IN THE ORIGINAL GRANT FROM THE CROWN

Title Nos. 2786900/3 and 2786883/3

The property consists of:

1. SW ¼ 33-22-11 WPM consists of approximately 160 acres of land with a one-storey 3 bedroom home approximately 1,120 sq. ft., built circa 1973. The property has a well and septic tank. There are also out buildings, including a shed, barn/stable, chicken coop, grain bins, and a 40’ x 32’ machine shop; and 2. NW ¼ 28-22-11 WPM consists of approximately 134 acres of farmland with no buildings.

Property taxes are paid to December 31, 2022. The property is sold subject to property taxes and penalties accruing after that date as well as any outstanding water accounts.

The following encumbrances shall remain on title:

As to Title No. 2786900/3: NIL

As to Title No. 2786883/3: Caveat No. 87-8605/3 and Easement No. 1167655/3

Deposit required: $25,000.00

10:00 a.m.:

The property is legally described as: THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 29-20-14 WPM EXC: WATER CONTROL PLAN 7671 NLTO SUBJECT TO SPECIAL RESERVATIONS AS TO MINES MINERALS AND OTHER MATTERS AS PARTICULARLY DEFINED IN THE ORIGINAL GRANT FROM THE CROWN

Title No.

2669878/5

The property is approximately 155 acres with an improved yard site. The yard site includes a 1,520 square foot, 3 bedroom mobile home, a detached garage, a heated 60’ x 48’ machine shop with attached office, a detached 32’ x 40’ machine shed, and a corral system.

Property taxes are paid to December 31, 2024. The property is sold subject to property taxes and penalties accruing after that date as well as any outstanding water accounts.

The following encumbrances shall remain on title: Caveat No. 1028429/5

Deposit required: $25,000.00

10:30 a.m.:

Any unsold parcels will be combined and sold as a block.

The properties are each sold subject to sale conditions approved by the District Registrar and subject to RESERVE BIDS to be available one week in advance of the sales and to be announced at the sales.

Each successful bidder will have a period of twenty-four (24) hours to provide the deposit in the form of cash, certified cheque, or a bank draft payable to “Roy Johnston TDS”, and a signed copy of the mortgage sale conditions to the offices of Roy Johnston TDS. Should the successful bidder fail to do so, the auction will be considered abortive. The maximum amount of cash that may be provided as part of a deposit is $7,500.00.

Please note that the auction sales will be conducted pursuant to an Order for Sale issued by the District Registrar. Certain parties may be prohibited from purchasing the property, including but not limited to, parties who by virtue of their employment or relationship to a person involved in the sale process would have special knowledge of the circumstances pertaining to the sale. For more information and a list of prohibited purchasers please visit: www.teranetmanitoba.ca. For a copy of the mortgage sale conditions,

Gladstone cattle market report

By Tyler Slawinski Gladstone

The weather may have come into this month like a lamb, but the market correction we are seeing over the global trade war is definitely creating a bearish market. Market uncertainty had the cattle futures down the limit, the American Dollar lower, and the Canadian Dollar higher to start the trade this Tuesday, Mar. 4.

These factors were all negative to start the trade, but the futures regained a fair chunk of what they had lost. Even though the numbers all align for a fantastic market, there are so many political factors that could affect our future cattle market, creating so much uncertainty until some political stability can be found.

We have marketed high volumes of cattle leading up to now, and I truly think supply and demand will create some market stability.

We are experiencing alltime lows when it comes to cattle numbers in many

parts of the world. We are seeing a market correction for the time being; how long will it last, we aren’t sure.

Hopefully it’s a short-term disruption and we can find some market neutrality moving forward.

Lighter cattle seemed to take the biggest hit on Tuesday when it came to correction; the market was back in just about all classes. Cattle that will be fit for grass are selling quite strong all things considered, the trade Mar. 4 could’ve been

much worse.

We saw a very impressive set of cattle Mar. 4 and very good quality. First cut cattle are selling strong, most of the feeder cattle sold well, all things considered. Second and third cut cattle are definitely seeing big discounts; if they don’t fit the orders they are soon sorted from the packages.

The cattle are still in demand, and I expect to see supply and demand create market stability moving forward!

We sold 858 head of cattle through the ring in Gladstone on Tuesday! Cows and bulls are trended with lower averages. Feeding type cows and heiferettes are still selling stronger than yielding cows. Yielding cows still traded with strength from 173.00 to 183.00 looking like strong demands. Feeding type cows are ranging between 184 to 199.00. Bulls traded softer ranging between 205.00 to 217.25.

All classes of cattle sold

well! Plainer type cattle, are still being discounted! Here is a look at the feeder market (shown above)!

Some highlights from the sale: Crossbred steers weighed 461 traded for a decent 553.00 per pound! Tan steers weighed 555 and traded for 493.00. Black steers weighed 637 and brought 449.50. Crossbred steers weighed 753 pounds and they hit 396.00. A set of fancy silver steers weighed 809 and they checked out at 368. Heifers, red white faced heifers weighed 475 and traded for 475.00. Crossbred heifers weighed 594 and brought 395.00. Crossbred heifers weighed 671 and made 386.00. Black heifers weighed 710 and traded for 369.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF GLADSTONE AUCTION MART

The cattle market saw another large sale in Gladstone this week.

Like a ghost, the snowy owl glides through the air in soundless flight. This owl is different from most owls because it hunts during the day and at night. Most owls hunt at night. In the arctic region, the summer days and nights are always light. An owl waiting for darkness to hunt would starve before the dark days of winter arrive.

Connect the dots to draw a snowy owl in ight.

Many animals can blend into their environment. This is called camouflage. There are few trees on the tundra, so the snowy owl’s white plumage blends with the snowy world of the northern arctic.

In the spring, when the snowy owl makes a nest, the snow has started to melt and the brown earth shows through patches of white snow. The female snowy owl’s soft white feathers are streaked with brown so she cannot be seen as she nests on the ground.

Stretch your arms wide apart and

The snowy owl is one of the largest owls, with a height of about 27 inches (69 cm) and a wingspan of up to 60 inches (152 cm). Wingspan is the measurement from wing tip to wing tip, when the wings are fully stretched.

How many of the things in this chart could fit into a snowy owl’s wingspan?

Measure 60 inches (152 cm) on the floor. Now lie down with your arms outstretched along the line. Measure your outstretched arms. How do you compare?

Here are three other animals that blend into their habitats, or homes. Can you unscramble their names?

Baby owls are called owlets. Can you help the mother owl nd her way home to her owlets?

All owls have excellent sight so that they can spot creatures like mice that run fast along the ground. Owls’ eyes are not the same as human eyes. We move our eyes in their sockets to see from side to side.

The owl must turn his head to see in different directions. Owls also have a third eyelid, which protects the eye. It is a milky white eyelid that comes up from the bottom of the eye. Its purpose is to clean and refresh the owl’s eyes. This third eyelid is called a nictitating membrane

The snowy owls need to eat a huge amount each day— enough to equal their own body weight. They don’t chew their food— they just swallow their prey whole, including fur, claws, teeth and bones. Then they spit out a pellet of all the parts they can’t digest.

What silly things can you nd on this owl’s dinner plate?

Look through the newspaper and count the number of eyes that you find. How many are human eyes? How many are the eyes of other animals?

Animal Report

Write a paragraph reporting on your favorite animal. Include at least three facts about this animal.

Squat down like

sitting on

tree branch watching

mice on the ground. Fold your arms into wings with your thumbs in your armpits. How long can you stay in this position?

The snowy owl has round, yellow eyes. Can you find the pair of eyes that match?

‘This is a huge blow to our small town’

Continued from Page 1

As local fire chief, Matthew Dayholos said he wanted to thank all who came to help fight the fire, including departments from Gladstone, Glenella, Riverside Colony, Emerald Colony, Matt Rempel Backhoe, Westlake Ventures, some RM councillors and staff, plus many community members.

The Neepawa Banner & Press is grateful for a report from Donna Lach at Plumas. Lach wrote, “It’s very difficult to share a photo from last night’s devastating fire, but so many things need to be said.”

Lach, who is likely speaking on behalf of the whole community said, “First our heartfelt gratitude to Randy, and what he gave this community with his store. We are so sorry for your loss. We know that you are concerned for the community, because that’s who you are. It’s people like you who are the beating heart of our community. It will take time to navigate forward from here, and we want to give you grace and support. Our minds were all reeling through the night thinking of all the implications to our town.

Thank you to the local firefighters who ran out the back door of the curling rink when they heard of the fire, while playing in the semifinals of our big bonspiel. Thank you to all the local firefighters and fire departments from Gladstone, Glenella and two Hutterite colonies. The risk and sacrifice you take for us every time you suit up is deeply appreciated with

much respect.”

Lach noted that, “The curling volunteers who never missed a beat after working endless hours for the bonspiel, and went straight to supporting the firefighters with food and drink. This is also the beating heart of our community, which includes the Plumas Lion’s Club.

This is a huge blow to our

small town, but our community spirit will drive us forward to somehow figure out where we go from here, and how we support those who depended on that store, our only store in town, the place where you could get milk, bread, fruit, a coffeemaker, a warm jacket and boots, a cooler, bottle of wine, a set of knives, paint, dog food, and much more.”

Upon receiving the call, local firefighters attempted to contain the fire at the Plumas Stop & Shop. Assistance from Plumas, Gladstone, Glenella, Riverside Colony and Emerald Colony were on the scene. As well, Matt Rempel Backhoe and Westlake Ventures did what they could to aid the situation.

SKIN CANCER

Happy 90th Birthday

Lillian E. Radford

Love From all your Family Have a Great Day!

PRESS RELEASE

PHOTOS COURTESY OF KIRA MCCORMICK-ADEMA AND DONNA LACH