NEEPAWA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH SWAP/SHOP FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
Neepawa First Baptist Church Community Hall • NORTH on Hwy # 5, Neepawa
Saturday May 17, 2025 - 10.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m.
Do you have any gently used clothing or useful small household items or appliances that you no longer use or want ?
Consider donating it for our church’s Free Swap & Shop Community Event or just come and shop for free. This event is open to the public.
Tables will be set up for the donated clothing and household items on the day of the event, and what is not taken will be donated to charity. For more information feel free to contact either Rosemary at 204-212-5037 or Sonja at 204-868-0457
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Genie-us performance dazzles the crowd
Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute students gave the show of a lifetime as months of hard work, practice, and preparation ended when students hit the stage put on the major production of “Disney’s Aladdin Jr.” The show ran from Thursday, May 8, to Saturday, May 10, including a matinee which filled the Roxy Theatre for all showings. Additional pictures can be found on page 19.
PHOTO BY JOSHUA JACKSON
We are Sammy Strong!
On Monday, May 12, NACI celebrated Sammy’s Uyavaito’s strength, courage, and positivity, as he battles cancer. An assembly was held, and featured Sammy shaving Mr. Rainnie and Mr. Wickens’ head in a show of support. As well, ‘Sammy Strong’ wristbands were sold, with the funds donated to support Sammy and his family. We all stand with Sammy as he continues in his battle against cancer.
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Disturbance along Trans-Canada results in non-fatal shooting
vehicles, while in possession of an edged weapon.
One person is in hospital recovering from a gunshot wound, after a public disturbance close to Carberry. On Monday, May 12, at around 9:30 p.m., RCMP responded to reports of an unknown person causing a disrupting traffic on the Trans-Canada Highway, near Road 88 West. Multiple witnesses reported a woman was walking in and out of traffic.
When an officer arrived on scene, they witnessed the female, acting erratically and climbing up onto
Police made numerous attempts to de-escalate the situation, however, the woman ignored the requests and continued to behave erratically.
When the officer attempted to approach the individual, the female advanced quickly toward the officer with the edged weapon, forcing the officer to discharged his firearm.
The woman sustained a gunshot injury. Officers immediately provided medical aid until EMS arrived. The 54-year-old female, from the R.M. North Cypress
Langford, was transported to hospital in stable condition.
In a RCMP media release reviewing the incident, it was stated that the officer was wearing a Body Worn Camera, which was activat-
ed upon arrival at the scene. The video has be turned over to the Independent Investigation Unit.
Local auctioneers among Canada’s best
Carberry RCMP, along with officers from Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services, continue to investigate. PHOTO
The Livestock Markets Association of Canada (LMAC) hosted its annual convention in Brandon from May 8 to 11. During the convention, attendees had their chance to browse the trade show, make industry connections, and listen to keynote speakers. On May 9, LMAC hosted the auctioneering championships in Virden. Gladstone Auction Mart Auctioneer Tyler Slawinski (left) was crowned the reserve champion, while Blaine Huston (right) was chosen by peers for the people’s choice award. Local auctioneer Josh Unrau (not pictured) also received accolades for being in the top five for the interview competition.
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1975: Neepawa locals honoured at fashion show
By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press
125 years ago, Wednesday, May 16, 1900
Note: The entries for 1900 are from The Neepawa Register, as The Press for that year is not fit for regular handling.
Franklin: Chas. Ego contemplates beginning the erection of his shop shortly. He has purchased a lot from R. Blair and has a very fine location.
B. R. Hamilton & Co. are making preparations for the erection of their new block on Mountain Avenue immediately north of their business premises. The plans and specifications, drawn out by Jones & Fusee, present a fine looking twostorey brick building, joined to the hardware store by an archway over the lane which runs through the block. The main structure will be 81 x 60 with an upper flat 16 x 34 over
the arch. It is expected that the post office and customs department will be located downstairs; upstairs the room will be divided into offices. When completed, it will be one of the most imposing blocks in Northwestern Manitoba.
100 years ago, Friday, May 15, 1925
McCreary: Farmers owning sheep in this district complain of lambs dying, also some of the older ewes, some losing half of their lambs.
Eden: Next Sunday is birthday Sunday, and all those who have not put their pennies in are reminded to do so. At the executive meeting on Tuesday, it was decided to send the birthday pennies to the Nova Scotia Relief Fund.
Birnie: The working committee of our Tennis Club are some go-getters. They have one of our old
courts scraped, and two new ones all ready to put the nets up. Let’s go.
Kelwood: James Brown met with a nasty accident at his farm last Monday. While driving a team of young horses down a steep hill, they got beyond control. Mr. Brown was thrown from his load and dragged some distance before getting free. Dr. Dicks was called and he found that the unfortunate man had his collar bone broken, besides suffering sever bruises about the body and having most of the skin scraped from his face.
Kelwood: Mr. Sayers, formerly of Eden, and Gilbert Plains, is now manager of the local branch of the Standard Bank. Mr. Saddleton having gone into the Winnipeg offices last week.
McCreary: There have been large shipments of bees arriving in McCreary the last few days in 2-lb packages. McCreary looks as though it is going to be a great bee centre.
Leslie Hancock, who is promoting hog culture amongst the boys and girls clubs of this province, reports very gratifying progress being made in this part of the country. He is to return here on May 23 to select pigs for the members and requests that not only shall there be an extensive entry list but that there shall be also ample offerings of young pigs of the desired type. All interested are asked to get into touch with F. A. Sirett, or W. S. Smith in good time so that the work of selection and allotment may be facilitated.
75 years ago, Thursday, May 18, 1950
Funeral services for Fletcher Martin were held
100th anniversary that year as well.
on May 11 in the Eden United Church, Rev. J. S. B. Nixon officiated.
Mr. Martin was born in Darlington, Ontario, in 1861. He came west as a young man, taking up a homestead in the Eden district and later retired to the village…
Burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Neepawa.
50 years ago, Thursday, May 16, 1975
One hundred years ago in London, Ontario, two young men opened the first Robinson Little Store and in the century since, the company has grown until it now employs 1,500 men and women in 100 stores from Marathon, Ontario, to Duncan, B.C.
Robinson Stores have become a familiar part of life across the Prairie in the past 100 years and their store in Neepawa has
served the people of this area for a large portion of that time. In keeping with this service, three Neepawa people, Fred and Thelma Barker and Belle Finlayson, received special awards at a centenary celebration held in Winnipeg by the company, commemorating their more than twenty years service to the firm and the community.
20 years ago, Monday, May 16, 2005
Neepawa’s co-operative play centre celebrated its
30th year of operation Wednesday, to a resounding chorus of happy birthday sung by three and four-yearolds who attend the centre.
Disclaimer: The information gathered and used each week in the Looking Back feature is directly taken from the original print copy of the Neepawa Press and Neepawa Banner newspapers. Any errors or omissions from stories (Factually or otherwise) are the result of the original print and not the responsibility of the archivist for the current version of the Neepawa Banner & Press.
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Proverbs 31:30 (New International Version)
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BANNER & PRESS ARCHIVES
Fred and Thelma Barker, along with Belle Finlayson, are pictured displaying photo portraits they were presented with at a special fashion show convention in Winnipeg in May of 1975. These were in commemoration of more than 20 years service to Robinson Stores. The parent company, Robinson-Little, was celebrating its
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Shoery’s Clothing had this ad in the May 16, 1900 edition of The Neepawa Register.
Perspectives
Tundra
By Chad Carpenter
PC Leadership races - a review
The Manitoba Progressive Conservative (PC) Party has historically struggled over a number of issues include organizational structure and leadership. This column deals with the leadership issue.
Over my lifetime, there have been a number of PC Party of Manitoba Leadership races. I was too young to really remember how the election of Duff Roblin unfolded as it was in 1954 when I was only about six years old.
When Roblin resigned in 1967, a leadership race was declared and Walter Weir of Minnedosa won against Sterling Lyon, Dr. George Johnson and Stewart McLean. It was a delegate selection convention with 466 votes cast in the first round of voting. It was hotly contested as I witnessed the convention having been recruited by Dr. Johnson’s daughter, Janice, later to become Senator Johnson. Janice and I sat on the University of Manitoba Student Council (UMSU) together.
Walter Weir was defeated in the 1969 provincial election by Ed Schreyer and formed the first NDP government in Manitoba. A leadership convention was held in 1971 where Sidney Spivak defeated Harry Enns in a delegated convention by 261 votes to 251. A total of 476 votes.
In 1975, another delegated convention was held where Sterling Lyon defeated Sydney Spivak 264-207, a total of 471 votes.
The 1983 leadership convention was delegated as well. It was a hotly contested event where on the first ballot Gary Filmon received 261 votes, Brian Ransom got 217 and Clayton Manness got 71.
The 2000 leadership convention gave Stuart Murray the leadership by acclamation as Darren Praznik withdrew from the race earlier.
The 2006 leadership convention was the first one-member-one vote
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leadership election. This concept had been presented and debated at numerous AGMs and the process was finally adopted for the 2006 leadership race.
The results were Hugh McFadyen 6,091 votes, Ron Schuler 1,953 and Ken Waddell 1,069.
Brian Pallister was acclaimed in the 2012 leadership race.
The 2021 leadership race was also hotly contested with Heather Stefanson winning 8,405 votes to Shelley Glover at 8,042. Disagreement extended past voting day as Glover’s team contested the results in court but the court did not find in her favour.
The 2025 PC Manitoba leadership race was won by Obby Khan with 2,198.8 points over Wally Daudrich 2,163.2 points.
The 2025 leadership race used a weighted points per constituency system and while Khan won on points, Daudrich received 45 more total votes. The weighted system is similar to what has been used in the Conservative Party of Canada leadership races. The process has been highly debated with detractors saying
it distorts a true one-member-one vote system. Proponents say it allows for better regional representation so as to avoid larger membership ridings from overwhelming the vote. I believe the system came about in the federal party level (CPC) at the insistence of former PC leader Peter MacKay when the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada merged with the Canadian Alliance Party (formerly Reform Party of Canada).
The one-member-one-vote system makes accessibility to voting much easier for all members. Many people are challenged financially or by location to travel to a delegate selection meeting or even more, to a leadership convention.
Going forward, there needs to be many discussions among PC Manitoba members and other people about the leadership selection issue and organizational issues.
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.
Rita Friesen Homebodies
A mother heart…
Some things change, and some things never change. Here are words that I penned decades ago and relived this month.
“ I marvel at a mother heart. Not necessarily a mother’s heart, for that’s exclusive. I’ve witnessed a mother heart in many who have never borne a child, and unfortunately some mothers lack one. This capacity to love, and to feel hurt is inexhaustible.
There are unexplained manifestations of this condition. It is the feeling of bursting with pride and embarrassment when our five year old gets up on stage and lisps out their lines while hitching a skirt around their elbows or picking and scratching, depending on the gender of the child! Geniuses, all of them. A half laugh and a catch at tears when our loved ones achieve a goal and receive public acclaim- a part of them is us. Sometimes this sensation can be frightening in the very intensity of emotion. A first solo date. But that’s just a prelude to the farewell of college or–pass the Kleenex– a wedding.
Be the child male or female, we know so well the dangers, the hard work and the joys that await them. And we can never adequately prepare them for all of life. No wonder we choke! They flub, we suffer. They do well, we exalt. Our heart beats for life for us, but with life for them. There is no impassive observance of their comings and goings. We feel it all. Some incidents probably hurt us more and longer than them.
I’ve wondered on occasion, if I’ll outgrow this affliction. I’ve wondered too if I want to. It is indeed a fine and wondrous misery. I witnessed a touching scene and it indicated that this may truly be a chronic and livelong malady. I watched a mother’s reaction as her son sang in a duet at church. Suddenly she sat a little straighter, her head nodding approval and her feet keeping time with the music. You could see the message in her very demeanour, “that’s my boy!”. What struck me most was that her ‘boy’ was in his late forties, and she was nearly eighty. So, no, we don’t recover!
With retrospection I conclude that this primal urge is a well thought out Divine Plan. It certainly works.”
Now I am almost eighty. The child on stage was/is a great grandchild. Almost four years old, she participated with her dance class, on the stage, at the Roxie. Two great grandparents, two grandpas and a ‘nana’ , an auntie and a cousin, and auntie with her friend, and another auntie, and an great auntie were all there to cheer her on and applaud until our hands hurt! I was amazed at how my throat closed and my eyes leaked as this wee lass, shy by nature, followed instructions and almost enjoyed her time on stage. This throat closure and leaking eyes comes often. Pride in the consideration my family shows to each other, the love and consideration they extend to me. I know that I’m not alone with this mother heart malady, and that’s a wonderful gift to humanity.
Looking back
In two months, I will celebrate another birthday. Birthdays used to be days I welcomed; because with each successive birthday, I was granted new privileges. For example, birthday number 16 allowed me to get an Alberta Driver’s License. Birthday number 18 meant I had the right to vote. It also meant that I could leave home, get a place of my own (if I chose to do so) and do all those other things a legal adult can do.
Birthday number 19 wasn’t nearly as joyful. It was a day to look back on the previous year, celebrate achievements, acknowledge mistakes and identify changes I needed to make that would help me grow in my ability to think, speak and act as a responsible citizen, a productive employee and a faithful follower of Jesus Christ.
I have done that every year since. Some birthdays have been days for joyful celebration. Some have been painful and filled with regret. Today, as another
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birthday draws near, I marvel at all of the changes I have seen in my lifetime. As I write these words, I am looking at the screen of a home computer. To my left is a smart phone that can do almost as much as this computer. On my wrist is a watch that monitors my heart rate, counts the steps I take each day, tells me how long I slept the previous night and reminds me of a pending appointment or task I need to complete. Modern technology makes it easy to communicate with family and friends; and enables us to watch events that happen on the other side of the world in real time. Few of these things were available to us when I celebrated birthday number 19.
But these modern bene -
fits, as good as they are, often reveal evil and sinister elements in society. For every truthful and factual news item we see online, there is at least one filled with exaggerations, assumptions and outright lies. Anyone living anywhere in the world can become the victim of a smear campaign, online bullying or identity theft. And although modern technology is making our world seem smaller by the day, recent acts by foreign governments and our own have built walls of economic, social and political separation between countries that were once good neighbours and even better friends.
These recent developments have had a significant impact on how I view
the world in which I live. I will address this topic in detail next week.
But they have also reminded me of one significant truth. Everything in our world may be changing at a rapid pace, but one thing remains constant. My faith (and I hope yours as well) is in a God who never changes, in Jesus Christ who is the same, yesterday, today and forever, and in the Holy Spirit who is as real and present among us today as he has always been. One God, three persons, three in one, ever three and ever one.
In those times when I feel the grip of anxiety and despair (and I have had my share of them this past year), it is comforting to know that God has not abandoned us. He has not left us here to flounder around on our own. He is before us, beside us, behind us and hovers over us at all times. And if we will allow him to do so, he will come to live inside of us and to give us his everlasting peace.
Gladstone cattle market report
By Blaine Huston Gladstone Auction
The market was still really strong this week on all types of classes. Supply and demand is definitely still holding this market, and driving it higher. At Tuesday, May 13’s market, it didn’t seem to matter whether the cattle were
heavier or lighter; all weight classes sold strong.
Cattle that will be fit for grass or breeding are selling very strong.
We saw more cattle than we anticipated this week, but with these prices, more pens are being emptied than being filled.
The cattle are still in demand, and I expect to see supply start to run even shorter as we get closer to sending cattle to grass.
We sold 1,064 head of cattle through the ring in Gladstone on May 13!
Cows and bulls sold with soaring demand. Feeding type cows and heiferettes are still selling strong. High Yielding cows still traded from 210.00 to 2.30. Feeding type cows are ranging between 220 to 247. Bulls traded stronger 245 to 268.
Some highlights from the sale, 505 pound Black steers traded for $6.30.
The May 13 sale for Gladstone Auction Mart saw quite a number of cattle through the ring! Pictured here are a small portion of the cattle that were on offer.
Thumbs up, thumbs down
A big thumbs up to the Neepawa Safeway and Store Manager and staff for the thoughtful bunches of flowers you had delivered to our doors at KKII. It was much appreciated, thank you again for your gift of thoughtfulness.
The residents of Kinsmen Kourts II
Congratulations to the cast, crew and production team for NACI’s Major production of Disney’s Aladdin ! Special mention of Keegan Dyke as Genie and Trent Tomoniko as Aladdin.
John Drinkwater Neepawa, MB.
Well, summer is here again and we have the same issues it seems with children [and adults] on scooters in and out of traffic, cutting people off and wearing no helmets. Thought the Town was going to deal with this issue, but as usual, nothing is done. Are they waiting for someone to get ran over this needs dealt with?
Terry Bradley Neepawa, MB
Summer is here and there’s no sign of any streets being fixed and they are getting worse. Why can’t they be fixed? The street by the old cop shop corner, at the Dairy Queen and #16 and the list goes on. Why is nothing being done? Older people on the [mobility] scooters and walkers tripping through the streets is awful.
Town is a disgrace and filling with asphalt when holes are full of water or sand/dirt doesn’t work.
Terry Bradley Neepawa, MB
Editor’s note: In response to the concerns above about street repairs.The Town of Neepawa has budgeted for and scheduled some street upgrades for 2025. Mill St. - Mtn to First, Mill St. Blvd. (Gill & Schmall), Second Ave. Renewal Mill/Hamilton, Adelaide Ave Renewal, North/ south road from PTH 16 to the new east/west road (hospital access); the east/west road from the industrial park to Broadway and some work to create the north south road between the hospital and the new school. Further, some additional work will be completed on Commerce, Isabel and Barker Rd.
Fancy tan steers weighed 628 and brought $5.65. There heavier brothers weighed 717 and they cashed out at 514 a pound dollaring out to $3685 a head. Heifers, red exotic heifers weighed 454 and traded for $6.00. A ring full of Crossbred heifers weighed 518 and made
$5.12. Buck skin heifers, weighed 698 pounds and cashed in for $469.
Reminder: Sales are currently every other week. As such, the next sale will take place on May 27, with a report available in the May 30 edition of The Neepawa Banner & Press.
Two wheel scooters, electric or otherwise are not allowed on sidewalks and are supposed to obey traffic rules. They are not supposed to be weaving or cutting people off and wearing a helmet is mandatory. E-scooters can be used on roads with speed limits of 50 km/h or less and on bike paths.
Town by-law enforcement is being handled by Town staff as they don’t have a by-law officer at this time. –Ken Waddell, Editor.
Would you like to send a thumbs up or thumbs down to an individual or group in the community?
Please send it our way. Submissions must include a name and must be under 100 words. We want to hear from you! In person: 423 Mountain Ave. Neepawa By fax: 204-476-5073 By email: news@neepawabanner.com Neil
PHOTO COURTESY OF GLADSTONE AUCTION MART
out of helen’s kitchen Helen Drysdale
Girl Guides and cookies
The Girl Guides were out selling their cookies this weekend. Of course I bought a box of these well-known cookies. The Girl Guide cookies got their start in Regina, Saskatchewan in 1927 when Christina Riepsamen, one of the Guide Leaders, was trying to raise train fare money to send the girls to the lake for a summer camping trip. She made cookies at home and gave them to the girls to sell. The girls sold them in their neighbourhoods and to their families for 10 cents a dozen. This idea proved to be very successful and the following year cookies where being sold by all the Girl Guides across Saskatchewan. Two years later the Canadian Council of Guides sanctioned the selling of cookies and within several years the sales of cookies was throughout Canada. Little did she know that she was starting one of our loved sweet traditions, Girl Guide cookies! Wherever there are Girl Guides there are cookie sales. Twice a year, March to June and October to December, the Girl Guides of Canada sell cookies to help fundraise. In 1953, the classic chocolate and vanilla sandwich type cookie made their first appearance. A box of 24 cookies cost 35 cents to purchase. These variety of cookie are always sold in the spring. In 1992, Girl Guide cookies were careered into space with Canadian astronaut Roberta Bondar, herself a former Girl Guide. In 1995 my favourite Girl Guide cookies are introduced, the chocolatey mint cookies and these are sold in the fall. Today the Dare company produces the Girl Guide cookies in a nut free bakery in Ontario. Over 4 million boxes of Girl Guide cookies are sold each year across the country. Purchase your Girl Guide cookies to satisfy your sweet tooth and support the Girl Guides. Your cookie purchases supports all levels of Guiding to learn valuable life skills, discover their potential and make lasting friendships.
Christina Riepsamen 1927 recipe that started the sale of Girl Guide cookies.
The original Girl Guide cookie
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
2 Tbsp. cream
3 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
Pinch of salt
1/2 tsp cardamom white sugar for sprinkling at end
Preheat oven to 350°F (175° C) Mix the butter and sugar, add eggs and cream and stir well. To the flour stir in the baking powder, baking soda, salt and cardamom. Mix into the creamed mixture. Roll dough out thinly on a floured surface. Cut into rounds with a round cookie cutter, or floured glass rim. Sprinkle with white sugar. Put on cookie sheet; bake for 10 – 12 minutes.
Orange crinkle cookies
Deliciously orange crinkle cookies that are difficult to stop at eating one!
2/3 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 large egg
1 Tbsp. orange zest
1 Tbsp. fresh orange juice
1 tsp. orange extract
2 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 cup of icing sugar
In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Stir in the egg and mix well. Add orange zest, orange juice and orange extract and mix until combined. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Add the dry ingredients into the creamed mix and stir until combined. Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour. This helps make handling the dough much easier while forming the cookies. When ready to bake preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll about 1 tablespoon of the dough into a ball. Roll each ball into the icing sugar. Place on a lightly greased or parchment paper lined cookie sheet two inches apart. Bake for 10-14 minutes until edges are golden brown. Cool on the baking sheet for several minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve to your favourite people.
The Four Horsemen of your relationship
Dr. John Gottman is an American Psychologist focusing his many years of research on divorce prediction. After many years of studying real couples, he discovered four communication patterns which were a strong predictor of divorce. Today, I’d like to discuss these patterns in more detail. If you notice that your relationship includes any of these patterns, it may be time to seek out support in your relationship.
The first horseman is criticism. It’s important to remember that there is a difference between criticism and complaint. The key differences lie in tone, focus and intent. A complaint focuses on a specific issue or behavior and is constructive in nature (ex: “I felt frustrated when you were late today”). A criticism focuses on a persons’ character or personality, not just the behavior (ex: You are so inconsiderate, you are always late”). A complaint is about the issue or behavior, a criticism is about the person. Criticism makes the person feel attacked, rejected and personally deficient and will surely shut down any ability to be rational in a conversation.
The second horseman is contempt. When we approach our partner in this state, we are mean. We treat our partner with disrespect, we mock them or make fun of aspects of them. Body language like eye rolls, sneering, or dismissive hand waves can also be a form of contempt. Contempt is you believing and showing that you are superior over your partner. Contempt comes after a long time of having negative thoughts about your partner and is the single best predictor of divorce according to Gottman. If you are feeling contempt for your partner, try this exercise. Each day, write down one thing that you are grateful to your partner for. It can be simple (ex: he made me a cup of coffee) or complex.
The third horseman is defensiveness. Defensiveness comes when we feel
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accused of something. It involves blaming your partner, denying responsibility or playing the victim. Defensiveness doesn’t work though because it sends a message to our partner that we don’t take their thoughts seriously. It escalates conflict, shuts down empathy and problem solving and blocks accountability. A way to effectively work with defensiveness is if you notice that you are being defensive, try and take accountability for one thing, even if its only a small part of the issue.
The fourth horseman is stonewalling. Stonewalling is when the listener shuts down, withdraws from the conversation and stops responding to their partner. Maybe you turn away, maybe you act busy when you are not, and maybe you lock yourself in your room. Ignoring your partner is a very damaging thing to do to them. Stonewalling is a result of feeling flooded with emotion and not knowing
how to manage it. When we are flooded, the prefrontal cortex of our brain (responsible for being rational and reasonable) is flooded with the stress hormone cortisol. Our brains need about 20 minutes for that stress response to come down before we can continue with conversation. So, if you feel flooded with emotion, don’t be afraid to ask your partner for a 20-minute time out. This is something you can even arrange ahead of a fight by having a hand signal or phrase that you can say to your partner when you need some time to process. The horsemen are not a one-way ticket to divorce, they are warning signs that indicate a problem is present. If you and your partner are working as a team on your relationship, these can absolutely be addressed. Don’t be afraid to see out help from a relationship counsellor.
Frontier Trading Company Inc. is a Non-profit Organization that has provided support to adults who live with developmental disabilities for over 40 years in the community of Minnedosa.
The organization currently operates two group homes in the community and supports people who reside in their own homes in the community.
Frontier also provides services to individuals at their day program. This program provides a vital lifeline to individuals who live with developmental delays in our community. The day program provides many great social outings, to various activities as well as work and life skills gained at the famous Frontier Thrift Shop.
Frontier employs 24+ direct support personnel from Minnedosa and surrounding communities, along with 15+ adults living with disabilities who work within the thrift store. Frontier also spends over $100,000.00 in the community of Minnedosa annually.
Frontier is excited to announce that the organization will start fundraising for the construction of a new Day Program building!!!!
This new building will be located at the current location of the Day Program and Thrift Shop.
We want to assure the community that the construction of the new building will not affect the operation of our store.
The new building will incorporate a larger area to offer more programming for supported individuals, modern washrooms and facilities that are wheelchair accessible, a sensory room to assist with individual needs, as well as a new fully equipped kitchen to teach valuable life skills.
Last but not least, the new build will allow for the Thrift Shop to expand to incorporate the entire currently existing building.
In the upcoming months, Frontier will be fundraising in our community to help with the cost of our new project. If you, or anyone you know, is looking to volunteer on Frontier’s fundraising committee, or would like to donate to this project, please feel free to either reach out to one of our Board members, stopping in at the Thrift shop, or via email at ftcmanagement@hotmail.com
Frontier supported individuals, staff, and the Board of Directors would like to thank in advance to the community of Minnedosa and surrounding areas for their ongoing support.
Fabulous fun expected at Neepawa Colour Run
New Rotarian group planning a creative fundraising event
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press
A group of local volunteers are looking to make a splash (of colour) in their first major fundraising effort. Rotary: The New Wave Neepawa is organizing its’ inaugural Colour Run for Saturday, May 24 at Rotary Park.
A Colour Run is an untimed running/walking event, which have become very popular over the last decade across North America. The festivities involve participants travelling over either a one or five kilometre path. Along the way, they are being showered with multi-coloured powder, which is usually made of environmentally safe food-grade corn starch. Participants typically wear white at the start and are left covered in vibrant colours by the end. The event is not a competition, but
rather an experience. It first took inspiration from Holi, a Hindu festival that is a celebration of colours, love and spring.
Phenomenal early response
As for our local version of this event, New Wave Neepawa member Jenna Lowry said they were inspired by the success of similar types of runs, which have occurred in other communities. She said those involved feel as though this type of fundraiser could also succeed a little closer to home.
“We all have young families and are invested in our community. We want to make our community the best it can be for ourselves and for the future. Volunteering as a Rotarian gives us the opportunity to do so. Our board has seen Colour Runs in other communities over the years and
we thought it was a great and inclusive place to start. We hope that it can become an annual event,” said Lowry.
And it appears as though that early optimism was well founded, as the initial level of interest has been phenomenal. Lowry said that 188 participants have already pre-registered, and that they are hoping to have a commitment of up to 200 runners by the day of. Pre-registration is not a requirement, as walk ups on the day will be accepted.
As for what they are raising funds for, all proceeds from the day are being directed to, Lowry stated that it will go towards enhancing the children’s play structure located at Rotary Park.
“We would like to see a complete play structure overhaul at Park Lake (Rotary Park), but as one can imagine, that is a tall task to raise that amount
Books, books, books! Rotary Club begins annual sale
By Joshua Jackson Neepawa Banner & Press
Readers rejoice! If you’re looking to find a good deal on a book, or maybe some new reading material, the Neepawa and District Rotary Club has your back!
The club launched its annual book sale on May 12 for eager bookworms to find their next read.
The sale takes place from May 12-16, and Rotary Club Secretary Bob Durston said their new location is perfect for the sale.
“We’re very pleased this year that we’ve been able to work with the rifle club for the first time. It’s turned out to be a good place to hold our book sale because you’ve got entry in and it’s easy to get around,” he said. “Our first day turnout was phenomenal. When you see the number of people, not only from our community, but also from the surrounding area, they look forward to coming to our book sale because they know they can come and get quality books and have
their summer reading.”
Readers can find a whole variety of books from autobiographies, to western, self-help, romance, fiction, and everything in-between! The sale takes place from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m.
“We’re pleased we can offer this service...People are always downsizing, or they’ve read the book at least twice, and so they need space to put the new books. So, they donate them to us,” said Durston.
“It’s a good fundraiser because all the money that we raise here after our expenses, all goes back into
of money. So our group has decided to focus on a first step, and that is to raise the funds to add a zip-line to the current play structure area. Similar to the zip-line that is at the beach play structure in Minnedosa. The money raised from this event will be going directly into that fund.”
What’s New Wave?
New Wave Neepawa is a satellite club branching from the current Rotary Club, with its creation inspired by local member Wayne Jacobsen.
“Being a current District Governor of Rotary International, Wayne is obviously very passionate about being a Rotarian and volunteerism in general. The Neepawa Rotary Club has been looking for ways to get a younger generation involved and through his daughter-in-law, Raelynn
Jacobsen, he was able to sell us on the idea and now here we are,” Lowry explained. “As a new branch of Rotary in our community, we are excited to work together and raise funds to support projects around Neepawa that will make a positive difference in our community.”
Technically, this is New Wave Neepawa’s second fundraising initiative, but first of this grand a scope. Earlier this year, they provided lunches for players and spectators at the Neepawa Curling Club provincials, held back in January. This fundraiser is a much bigger and broader project, being operated be the in conjunction with the Neepawa Chamber Fair weekend. Day of registration for the Colour Run is scheduled for May 24 at 9:15 a.m., with the run/walk set to start at 10:00 a.m. Early registration is still possible
by going to the Rotary Club Neepawa’s social media pages, or Googling Colour Run Neepawa to learn more.
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Durston estimates that last year’s sale had about 7,000 books, which is very good for our area, and believes this year’s sale rivals 2024.
“It gives shoppers a good opportunity to see a lot of different authors, and some authors are very popular when they’re writing, but not so popular in resale. We collect the books, and we sort them by alphabet, so anybody coming in here - if you know your author’s name, then you can head straight to that spot.”
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Nick Beavington awarded King Charles lll Coronation Medal
By Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press
The Honourable Anita R. Neville, PC, OM and Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba presented King Charles lll Coronation medals to Nick Beavington, of Gladstone.
Beavington received his medal based on decades of service to his chosen community and the province.
Nicholas Beavington was born in England on Mar. 2, 1949.
As a young man, Nick moved to Canada, and settled in Gladstone, Manitoba and became a permanent resident.
Nick became involved with various organizations, one was with the Kinsmen, of which he is a Charted Member.
Another organization was the local Chamber of Commerce, of which he was also president. As president he had a great organization to work with and they organized and fundraised to erect the
Happy Rock Statue for the town.
Nick became involved with the Gladstone Legion #110 and served two terms as president.
With his first term, Nick became involved with Mr Bruno Burnichon, Honorary Consul of France and worked closely with him and was instrumental in getting and presenting the Knight of Legion Honor Medals to our deserving veterans at our branch and other Legion Branches including at the Russell Legion and presented metals there as well.
During his second term in office, and with working with the executive and members, the legion was able to donate $50,000 to help build the new swimming pool in Gladstone. The legion obtained the naming rights for five years.
In March of 2023, Dan Mazier presented Nick with the Community Service Award for his ongoing efforts of cleaning the streets, trimming trees, and other volunteer work within the town.
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Pictured above are Col. Jody Hanson, 17th Wing, The Honourable Anita R. Neville, PC, OM and Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, Nick Beavington, his granddaughter Brooklyn Buhr and grandson Shane Buhr.
Tips for the gardening beginner
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A greater number of people are showing interest in gardening, which is a rewarding hobby that’s good for the mind and the body. Those who are new to gardening may need a crash course to get started. These pointers can help anyone foster a newfound passion for gardening.
Choose the best location
Spend time in the yard and decide where to house a garden. A far-off corner may get the most sun, but will you forget about the garden if it is too far away? Ideally, the garden should be located where it will get at least six to eight hours of sun each day. There also should be a water source nearby. The spot also should be convenient so that it is easy to go and pick vegetables or prune flowers.
Start small
If you’re new to gardening, begin with a small garden footprint so that you can get your feet wet. A raised garden bed can be a good starting point because it is contained and easy to maintain. As your experience (and garden) grows, you can add to the garden size the next time around.
Amend the soil
It’s possible but unlikely that the soil in the backyard is the perfect mix to grow healthy plants. It’s more likely that the garden will need some soil modification. You can test the soil makeup with do-it-yourself kits or work with a garden center. A garden typically requires a mix of compost to add nutrients to the dirt; peat moss or coconut coir to help with water retention and to make the soil lighter; and vermiculite that helps to retain water. A compost bin set up at the same time as the garden allows gardeners to continually produce nutrient-rich food to add to the garden.
Plant starter guide
It’s best to keep a few things in mind when planning the garden. Think about what will grow well in your climate. Consider how big the garden will be and the size of mature plants. A small garden will not be able to accommodate corn, for example. Also, how would you like the space to look and what will be its function? Is this a purely aesthetic garden or one that will be food-bearing?
Start seeds inside
If you’ll be starting a garden from seeds, it’s best to start indoors before your region’s frost-free date. This way the delicate plants will get the needed care and can
establish before they go outdoors in the ground. Keep them humid by covering the seedlings in plastic wrap. You can start the seeds in different containers, even empty egg cartons. Transplant to larger containers after the seedlings grow a second set of leaves. Once you’re free from overnight frost, you can place the established, strong seedlings in the ground.
An automatic watering system, such as a timer hooked up to the sprinkler, can keep the garden well watered, which increases the chances of success. Then it will only be a matter of weeks before the garden can be enjoyed throughout the season.
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Empowering voices throughout Neepawa Shelby Gillies establishing local speech language pathology clinic
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press
The purpose of a Speech Language Pathologist (SLPs) is more than just establishing better communication…It’s about establishing a better connection. Neepawa’s own Shelby Gillies understands that need for connection and is bringing that mindset to each of her client interactions in this diverse and fulfilling field.
Just over seven months ago, Gillies ventured out on her own and opened a fully certified speech language pathology clinic, here in Neepawa. This opportunity was the culmination of six years of education (four-years Bachelor of Science at Minot State and a two-year Masters), and an additional two years working as an SLP across the province.
But for Shelby, it was also a chance to return home and give back to a community that means so much to her, and her family.
“It’s super exciting. My first couple years out of school, I was constantly traveling for work, which
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was awesome. But now it’s nice to wake up and just have a short drive to work, as well just all the support in the community,” said Gillies. “Knowing people and having those relationships within the community is very important to me. I can walk into the school, and I know most of the staff, or I can walk in to the hospital and I know lots of the staff there as well. It’s nice to not constantly be seeing all new faces, but also, just giving back, contributing to my home is very fulfilling.”
More than just speech
Although speech therapy with children has a common association with SLPs, Shelby explained to the Banner & Press that the profession’s expertise encompasses a much broader scope.
Shelby Gillies, certified Speech Language Patholigist with A Better Connection.
ing a muscle. Much like a physiotherapist helps in rebuilding the torn muscle, a speech language pathologist must help in rebuilding the bridges of communication.
Incredibly rewarding
In working with such a diverse range of clientele. Gillies said the job has truly been a rewarding challenge.
“A lot of times I’ll get questions when it comes to me working with adults, or working in the hospitals, because not everyone understands the whole broad range of a speech language pathologist. I’ve worked with clients that
have language disorders, but also related to speech. Then you get into fluency, which is your stuttering. [But along with that] I’ve worked with individuals with swallowing difficulties, often due to strokes or other medical conditions. Cognition stuff that we can work on to improve a patient’s ability to, not only communicate, but to live to the fullest.”
To further explain the point, Gillies used the example of an athlete tear-
“I’m in a profession where we love to help, and helping them to graduate and move on and be successful without us. So it’s just very rewarding when we do get to that point. I have a kid already now, and they’re getting close to that point. We’ve been together for quite a bit of time, so it’s sad [to see them go], but it’s also exciting at the same time,” Gillies said. “It’s an incredible job, and incredibly rewarding.” A Better Connection has set up its’ office in the east wing of the Breaker 16 building. Anyone interested in learning more can do so by looking for ‘A Better Connection with Shelby Gillies’ online and on its social media (Facebook, Instagram, etc).
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Turning dreams into reality
Forgues win Volunteer Manitoba Community Leadership Award
By Joshua Jackson Neepawa Banner & Press
Gary and Marsha Forgue have put a lot into enhancing the lives of those in the local community, and their efforts were recognized at Volunteer Manitoba’s 41st annual awards in Winnipeg.
The duo was nominated for and captured the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) Community Leadership Award. Gary and Marsha noted that being recognized for something they love to do was an honour.
“Volunteer Manitoba contacted us in March to let us know we were nominated and won the category. We were so surprised as we had no idea of the nomination,” they said.
The Forgue’s won the Community Leadership Award for their efforts in founding the Dream Ride, which helps raise money to make dreams come true for Westman children facing life-threatening illnesses, which they said is a cause near and dear to their hearts.
“Gary lost a sister when she was 13 years old to brain cancer and received a dream from the Children’s Wish Foundation before her passing,” they said. “We witnessed the impact and importance of the dream come true when (his sister) received it. Hope and hap -
Forgues are well known in the community for their Dream Ride efforts, in association with The Dream Factory.
piness are truly remarkable during such a hard time.”
The Dream Factory is a Manitoba-based charitable organization, formerly known as The Rainbow Society, which, since 1983, has funded dreams for nearly 800 Manitoba families. They encourage kids to dream big, and dreams they have fulfilled run the spectrum from visiting Japan, to meeting pop stars, to princess makeovers.
Gary and Marsha Forgue initially discovered The Dream Factory at a Dream Come True Event for a Neepawa family.
“We met Mikayla through
the curl for a cause event, and her family invited us to her dream event. Seeing the dream come true for Mikayla and her family, and the memories made, was more than heartwarming,” they said. “We met Andrew from the Dream Factory at this event and learnt more about them, their mission, and how they rely (fully) on fundraising and donations to make dreams come true for children in Manitoba. We knew it was something we wanted to try to help with.”
Every year, it’s as memorable and touching to see all the participants, spon-
sors, pledgers, volunteers, dream kids, and families coming together to make this possible.
“We are proud of the Dream Ride Team and Neepawa as they make this a success. Every single pledger, cyclist, walker, sponsor, volunteer and our community are what make dreams come true for kids who deserve to Dream BIG. The hope and happiness they are giving the families is amazing.”
The pair reflected on the community’s support for the cause and how they’ve rallied behind them to raise money for The Dream
Factory and created more events to raise funds, such as the Neepawa Rhythm Cycle Club starting a spina-thon, which will happen for the third time on June 26.
The Neepawa Spin Club has also partnered with Landon Cameron and The Neepawa Golf Course to hold the 2nd annual RCC Dream Ride golf tournament on June 8, as well as a Field of Dreams night hosted by the Neepawa Cubs Baseball Team.
“These events bring awareness to the cause and bring our dream community closer together,” they
said. “A special thank you to Stephen and Kristin Jury, Landon Cameron, Tara McCarty, and Garret and Shayna Rempel for their dedication and efforts to make this happen. We are so thankful for so many individuals who believe in the power of a dream!”
It was meant to be Looking back, since the inception of the Dream Ride, the couple never imagined that it would blossom into the fundraiser it is today.
“Each event led us to the next event or person, and it all came together by the people we’ve met along the way. It is almost like it was meant to be, and this journey leads us to where we should be.” The award was a special surprise and honour for the Dream Ride and belongs to our team and community. We are excited as a team to continue to build our event, as more than 100 children are waiting for their dreams to come true.”
The organizers would like to thank The Dream Factory for nominating them for the award.
“We are so proud of our community and the Dream Ride Family,” they exclaimed. The 2025 Dream Factory Dream Ride for Kids takes place on July 5, 2025.
Town of Neepawa launches survey to establish business priorities
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The Town of Neepawa Economic Development is officially launching the first Business Retention & Expansion (BR + E) survey. The Town wants to better understand the future plans and needs of local businesses and how business owners/ managers view the community as a place to do business. The information from the survey will be used to plan future economic development activities focused on the top priorities of local businesses.
The Town of Neepawa has retained Deloitte Canada, an economic development consulting firm to assist with the project. Businesses are encouraged to participate in the survey as a higher number of responses leads to more reliable data. Deloitte will
select businesses at random via telephone or email from May 19 to June 6, 2025. The survey should take no longer than 15 minutes to complete. Deloitte will be working with Marilyn Crewe, Neepawa’s Economic Development Officer, to review the completed surveys for challenges and opportunities that the local business community is facing.
“Supporting local businesses is the core of Economic Development,” says Marilyn Crewe, Economic Development Officer for Neepawa. “We want to understand what businesses are experiencing—what’s working, where the challenges are—and this survey helps us do that. Our goal is to be a resource and a partner for businesses as they grow and navigate those challenges.”
The project is scheduled to be wrapped
up in late June 2025 when all the results of the survey are gathered and analyzed.
Deloitte is a global leader in market research recognized for our innovation, quality and trust. Deloitte helps municipalities connect effectively with residents and businesses through surveys that identify perceptions and opinions and pinpoint the importance of local issues. In Canada, we have been doing this for over 25 years. Our market research experts are experienced professionals committed to ensuring a positive survey experience for all respondents. Learn more at www.deloitte.com.
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Gary (middle) and Marsha (right) Forgue, of Neepawa, were honoured with the Volunteer Manitoba Community Leadership this month. AMM Vice-President Brad Saluk (left) made the presentation. The
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With deep sadness we announce the passing of Larry Bertram Vassa on May 10th, 2025 at the age of 75 years. He was surrounded by loved ones and will leave a large hole in our hearts.
He will be deeply missed by his wife of 53 years Elizabeth, children Paula Vassa (Jon Mitchler) Laura Weselowski (Mark), Lisa Victor (Matt), grandchildren Kyan & Ava Weselowski and Ella & Neely Victor.
Born the only child to Steve and Helen Vassa in Gladstone, Manitoba on January 5th, 1950; he grew up on and continued to raise his family on the family farm. The legacy of Whispering Pine Farm will continue in his honor through Liz and his three girls.
Larry always joked, he was outstanding in his own field. He had a passion for farming, tinkering with technology and inventing new ways to do things. There always seemed to be ideas constantly brewing in his mind. He loved to take tours around the farm on the ATV to see how things were growing from spring to fall and would love to stop and chat.
His biggest pride came taking his family camping through the Rockies enjoying the scenery and fishing in Northern Manitoba.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date this summer. A private gathering for family and close friends will take place at the Gladstone Cemetery. Clarke’s Funeral Home Gladstone-MacGregor in care of arrangements
Ruby Habing Ruby was born in the RM of Saskatchewan on October 29th, 1941 to William and Bertha (Gadd) Thompson. She received her education at McBride School, Basswood consolidated and graduated high school in Minnedosa. She attended Normal School in Winnipeg and graduated in 1960 with her Teacher’s certificate. She began her teaching career at Kelwood School and finished her career in education helping students in the classroom at Crocus Plains High School.
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Growing up, Ruby participated in many community clubs in the Cadurcis District. She was an active (and competitive!) participant in many sports – with softball, curling and golf as some of her favourites! She also had many hobbies – many family and friends can attest to her incredible gardening, sewing and painting skills. Her attention to detail with the things she was passionate about will always be remembered. She showed her love of flowers in many ways – at home, in decorations for weddings and special events and at the Cadurcis cemetery. Ruby and Chy spent many happy years farming, working, raising their children, doing community service, camping, travelling, following sports, loving their grandchildren and spending winters in Texas where old and new friendships flourished.
Ruby was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, cousin and friend – becoming a grandmother and greatgrandmother brought her tremendous joy.
Ruby was predeceased by her husband Chy Habing, sons – Bradley Habing and Marlon Habing, sisters Margaret Thompson and Olive Zegil, her parents William and Bertha (Gadd) Thompson. She will be lovingly remembered by daughters – Barb (Gerald) Hildebrand and Gaylene (Dan) Johnson and daughter-in-law Becky Habing, grandchildren – Chad(Emily), JC(Nikki), Dalton (Jorden), Paxton(Colin), Taren, Brock, Troy(Cassie), Eric and Lane and great-grandchildren – Marlee, Theodora, Sloan, Oaklynn, Harlow, Karlie, Elliott, Tristan, Emery and Jazz. She will also be lovingly remembered by her sisters – Esther Robertson and Wilma (Nelson) Shewfelt, her inlaws – Betty Malko, Faye Habing, Ken (Moyra) Habing, Deryl (Bev) Habing, Sharon Krochak and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Basswood Hall, Basswood, MB. A private interment will take place in Cadurcis Cemetery.
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Paul Benny Mandziuk
Paul Benny Mandziuk passed away peacefully April 28, 2025 at his home in the RM of Rosedale at the age of 77 years.
Paul was born August 30, 1947 in Pine Falls MB. He spent most of his childhood in Winnipeg (Kings Park area) and Sundown MB.
Paul was predeceased by his parents Samuel and Mary. Grandparents George and Elena Chobotar, and Onofrey and Mary Mandziuk, Aunt Dorothy Kiesman, Uncles John and Peter Mandziuk and brother-in-law Barrie Kosie, and his mother-in-law and father-in-law Hazel and Richard Westaway and cousins and friends.
Paul is survived by his wife of 43 years Ann, his daughter Elizabeth and his adopted daughters Esther Christina and her son Joan of Alicante, Spain, Sadie Ewashko and Iris Wang and adopted son Robert Ewashko. Paul’s siblings: Andy (Joan) and their children Tracy (Devlen), Todd (Renee) and children Tyson, Dylan and Addison and Jackie and daughters Nevada (Mitchell) and Camdyn); Bill (Wendy) and their daughter Erin and daughter Brianna; Nancy and her sons Laurie (Ashley) their sons Max and Aiden, Erik and his son Jaxon and youngest brother Bob. Surviving are uncles, John and Nick (Lee) Chobotar and aunt Edna (Gary) Egelstad and many cousins on both sides of the family and many life long friends.
After graduating from Vincent Massey Collegiate in Winnipeg Paul spent a year permit teaching at Zhoda MB, he worked for the provincial and federal governments in various locations in both Manitoba and Alberta, Paul also worked in northern Manitoba on some of the hydro projects. He returned to Manitoba to complete his Diploma in Agriculture graduating in 1972, he worked with the provincial and federal governments in First Nations Communities with the Indian Agriculture program. It was while working with MIAP (Manitoba Indian Agriculture Program) in Virden that he met his wife. Paul’s love of agriculture continued after they moved to an acreage in Virden and then to their farm in the RM of Rosedale where they raised purebred red and black Angus cattle.
After moving to the Neepawa area, Paul became a 4-H leader helping with wood working and then taking over the reins as head leader. He enjoyed the young people in the club watching them grow and mature. Paul was a life long learner. He completed the University of Guelph and Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food Independent Study Program receiving an Ontario Diploma in Horticulture in 1987 and a Bachelor of General Studies degree at Brandon University in 1994. Correspondence courses, in person courses and finally DVD programs added to his thirst for knowledge in a wide variety of subject areas. Paul liked to travel and visited areas in Canada, the United States and finally to Europe to visit his ‘daughter’ in Spain.
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Paul was a ‘people watcher’ and would sit enjoying a cup of coffee and watching people come and go. He was interested in people’s stories - where they came from or why they moved to an area.
We would like to thank the paramedics, RCMP, and White’s Funeral Home for their care and support. We would also like to thank all those who helped Paul in any way in his health journey: doctors, nurses and all the staff in Minnedosa Hospital, the Lab staff, Minnedosa Medical Group and Minnedosa Pharmacy for their time, care and concern for Paul. He enjoyed every conversation he had with anyone and his philosophy was “always leave them laughing”.
It was Paul’s wish that no funeral be held. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held in the summer. If friends so desire memorial donations in Paul’s memory can be made to Manitoba 4-H Council Inc. 658 Unit A 10th Street Brandon MB R7A 4G5 for Manitoba 4-H Endowment Foundation which is designated for scholarships.
White’s Funeral Home was in care of the arrangements, www.whitesfh.ca
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March 22, 1940 - April 12, 2025
Sadly we announce the passing of Henry Joseph Gillich in Surrey, B.C. after a brief illness. Henry is survived by son Greg (Laurie), son Gary and daughter Karen, 4 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren. Predeceased by Mary and Balthazar Gillich, Jim MacDonald, Brother Walter Gillich, Grandson Blaise Aron and Granddaughter Heather Loreen. Henry was born in Norwich, Ontario. The family spent a brief time in the Spiritwood, Saskatchewan area before settling in Plumas, Manitoba. Henry married Lillian Wutke in 1960 and they had 3 children in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Henry and Lillian moved to B.C. in late 1966 and lived in Surrey. Henry worked at a variety of occupations over the years…salesman at Sears in Burnaby, a 4x4 shop, Attica Equipment and fabricating concentrators. Henry loved Fords; owning a beautiful Fairlane, Mustang GT and a Bronco. He greatly appreciated hot rods and 4x4s. He was an avid hunter and gun collector. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the BC Wildlife Federation in honor of Henry’s love of the outdoors. Henry’s final rest will be in Plumas, Manitoba to bring the family back together once again. Many thanks to the amazing and sensitive staff at the Elim Harrison for helping Henry gently leave. We will be celebrating Henry at Milner Chapel 6716 – 216th. Street, Langley on Friday, May 30th at 12 pm and we will be honored to have those who knew Henry to attend and reflect.
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JUNE 4, 5, 6 and 9 & 10, 2025 Between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Town of Neepawa Civic Admin. Office, 275 Hamilton St, Neepawa, MB, I will receive nominations for the office of COUNCILLOR of the aforesaid Local Authority. The nomination deadline is Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Nominations cannot be accepted after this day. All nominations shall be made in writing and shall be signed by at least twenty-five voters of the local authority. Each nomination shall also be accompanied by the candidate’s declaration of qualification. Nominations must be filed IN PERSON at the above location, on the date and hours specified, by the candidate or an official agent. To obtain a nomination paper, and/or candidate’s declaration of qualification, contact the S.E.O. at the telephone number or e-mail listed below.
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Recently, while planting potatoes, we came across Doug Wood of the Kelwood region out standing in his field. Best of luck to Doug and the rest of our area farmers as they get to work out in the field.
Local author commemorates father’s service on VE Day
Local Westman author and teacher Sig Eiriksson, commemorates his Father’s Service in World War II by marketing his best selling book ‘Dad at D-Day and Beyond’. Sig’s dad left him 38 pages of his experiences overseas in Europe during the war with The Canadian Army. The photo above shows Sig at a local military base on May 8, on VE-Day; 80 years after the official end of WWII. Sig (Sigurjon) is named after an uncle who was killed during the Juno Beach Invasion of Canadian Forces at Normandy. Sig always enjoys talking with solders and visitors to his display table. We will never forget their service and sacrifice: “We will always remember them all; both on the home front and overseas”
PHOTO BY ROB WADDELL
PHOTOS BY JOSHUA JACKSON
The Kinsmen Kourts recently held a drive-through lunch fundraiser in support of Sammy Uyavaito’s Sammy Strong fundraiser. Cars lined up to purchase a delicious chicken parmesan lunch to go. Many local businesses ordered meals, with the public helping out as well. A total of $3,643.00 was raised, which will aide the family.
Pictured here are more scenes from the Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute’s performance of Disney’s Aladdin, which was hosted last week in the Roxy Theatre. The students brought the story to life through their performance, providing entertainment for all in attendance.
