Note: The entries for 1900 are from The Neepawa Register, as The Press for that year is not fit for regular handling.
Franklin: It is with regret we announce the death of Willie Hale, of this place. A week ago today he was attending school.
On Monday morning he died, after four days illness, which was very sudden indeed. He was a boy developing into manhood, of exceptional ability, a favourite with his school companions, and one whose loss will sadly be felt by all with whom he was acquainted.
Glensmith: A great many new buildings will be put up here this summer.
A church, a store and a blacksmith shop will be erected near the school, and a number of farmers are enlarging their houses, stables and granaries.
Glensmith: Geo. Beacon, blacksmith, has settled down here. He is at present working on W. P. Tumayn’s place until he gets his own shop erected. This is the kind of a light we have been looking for and he will be a “beacon” to the farmers of this district.
100 years ago, Tuesday, May 5, 1925
Arden: Harold and Gorge Brown were successful in capturing a nest of wolves on Saturday–the old mother and eleven young ones.
Note: “Gorge” may possibly be meant to be “George”, but that is how the name appeared in the original print.
Eden: A tinsmith has moved to town and will open a shop in the old Methodist church.
May 12 has been designated National Hospital Day. But it is neither an assessment nor a collection day. You are just asked to think about the hospital, its use to the community and your responsibility towards it.
W. Baxter has ceased to be caretaker of the Postoffice building and W. H. Worrall has been installed. Mr. Baxter resigned some time ago, the same to take effect on May 1. It is understood that Mr. Baxter has other occupation in view.
75 years ago, Thursday, May 11, 1950
With the alertness and dispatch of a wellorganized army, citizens of Neepawa and district on Tuesday and Wednesday banded together into a mighty marching line for the effective arrangement and control of an expected influx here of some 700 persons, a fraction of the present 14,000, made homeless by the unprecedented flood conditions of the berserk Red River.
Because of low visibility and the exceptionally heavy weight of his load, pilot Don Brownridge, of Regina, was forced to skirt the metropolitan Stevenson Field at Winnipeg and make a prudent landing on the runways of Neepawa’s airfield.
Brownridge’s cargo consisted of nearly two tons of sand bags, the urgent request of Winnipeg flood fighters in their struggle against the unprecedented madness of the merciless Red River.
The bags were quickly transferred to the Canadian Pacific Railway and left Tuesday on the 118-mile journey to the city that has been stricken by the worst
flood in history.
A delightful program, the first part of which was devoted to Bach, commemorating his bicentennial, was given by the Neepawa Studio Club Friday evening under the direction of Mrs. G. H. MacDonald, which with the advanced pupils of Gerald Death, teacher of piano at Neepawa, presented a pleasing variety of select compositions.
50 years ago, Thursday, May 8, 1975
The Pool elevator at Eden, which had become a recent landmark because of its crazy lean towards the north, will soon be no more. Workmen are nearing completion of their demolition project on the elevator, which will not be replaced in its present location. Instead, a huge 160,000 bushel elevator will be constructed in Neepawa to service the area. Construction on the new elevator, which will be similar to the elevator at Harte, is expected to commence late in May or early in June.
During 1970-71, while the people of the Carberry area were busy looking closely at themselves and their community in the REACT program, one of the recommendations made was that a new elevator to serve the Carberry Plains should be located at the junction of Highway 258 and the Canadian National Railway.
On Saturday afternoon, while the sun tried to peek through a rather chilly sky, nearly 300 people turned
Honored Royal Lady Della Yuel accepting the award from Margorie Soos, of Langruth. This was the seventh year the Neepwa lodge took the attendance award.
out just a short skip west of that junction to help United Grain Growers open the newest elevator in Manitoba, a 150,000 bushel high-through-put facility that meets the recommendations of that community report of a few years ago.
20 years ago, Monday, May 9, 2005
The staff sergeant of the McCreary-based Westlake RCMP detachment says he’s concerned meth labs are making their way into rural areas…
Two weeks ago, Westlake RCMP busted a Kelwood man for growing marijuana and tobacco.
Officers who raided the Mary Street home also found chemicals–including paint thinner
and red phosphorous– that could have been used to make methamphetamine, a highly addictive street drug.
SAAN Store Ltd. has restructured its financing, allowing the company to reopen 142 stores across Canada, including the Neepawa outlet.
John Haley of Neepawa is trading in his day job for a six-month peacekeeping mission in Jordan.
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.
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. James 5:16 (New International Version)
PHOTO
The Neepawa Order of the Royal Purple lodge won the district trophy for the highest average attendance in May of 1975. Pictured is Immediate Past
out of helen’s kitchen Helen Drysdale
Oil cans and omlets
The story today comes from my hometown of Rocanville, Saskatchewan. Ernie Symons moved to Rocanville in 1922 and purchased a blacksmith shop there. He was a tinker with no formal education but a natural born mechanic. At that time threshing machines needed oil constantly and it was essential to have a reliable oil can. Many of the oil cans sold were not reliable, so Ernie set about to create one. He patented the oiler in Canada, the United States, England and France. Not able to get a manufacturer, he decided to make them himself. In 1936, he out grew his small shop so he built a factory. That factory turned out oil cans by the thousands and soon his oil can was well-known in any business that required a reliable oil can. His oil can, with a long spout and the handles made of out of number nine fence wire, became his trade mark.
Symons oilers were used in the Artic, by the Ford and GM plants in Windsor, farmers, mechanics and the military. During World War II, the oil cans were greatly in demand for the maintenance of aircraft, tanks, and other military equipment. War time production saw up to 30 employees, mainly women and girls, making the oil cans. In 1943, 65,000 were sold and more could have been made if not for the shortage of metals. During the war years when new cream cans could not be purchased, Symons began retinning old ones, doing 1,500 before new cans were on the market again. He was a smart man with an ability to fix just about anything. “Take it to Symons” was the answer to just about any difficult repair job across the prairies.
His factory was expanded in 1952. The saw tooth roof plan factory was designed by Ernie Symons himself, who had no architectural training. This design increased the amount of natural light entering the room while minimizing glare and preventing excess heat. It was constructed with large wood beams reinforced with steel rods, allowing for a work area to be unobstructed by support columns. That old factory building is now being restored.
In 1973, Rocanville Museum Day was renamed Symons Day for the year, in recognition of 50 years of continuous operation of the Symons oil can factory. Rocanville decided to erect a giant oil can scaled exactly to size to recognize Ernie Symons’ efforts. Goodman’s Steel and Iron built the huge metal oil can that was 28 feet high. Rocanville is recognized as “oil can capital of the world.”
If you go to a Health food store you will find a product called Symons’ Super Mix. After years of standing on hard concrete in his oil can factory, Symons developed severe arthritis and sciatica. While researching natural ways to improve his condition, he learned of the healing properties of alfalfa. Ernie went on to market a greens mix using ingredients grown on the Canadian prairies, a blend of alfalfa, cut at the pre-flowering stage, millet, buckwheat, rosehips and barley. (The barley has now been replaced by kelp) Ernie’s philosophy was to supply the body with necessary nutrients that are not overly processed, chemically treated and devitalized in the food supply. This Super Mix, around since 1940 became renowned throughout Canada and the United States. When I was a young teen my siblings and I would pick rose hips for Ernie, wearing leather gloves, to earn spending money.
This healthy asparagus and spinach recipe is an easy way to add some “greens” to your meal. A veggie-stuffed omelet makes for one easy, satisfying meal when paired with a simple side salad.
Asparagus spinach omelet
2 Tbsp. oil
1/4 cup finely diced onion
6-7 spears asparagus, trimmed and chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup diced fresh spinach
2 Tbsp. butter
6 large eggs
1/4 cup whole milk
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. Dash
1/2 tsp salt or to taste
1/2 tsp. pepper or to taste
2/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese or a mixture of cheddar and mozzarella
Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat; cook and stir the onion for 2-3 minutes. Add the asparagus and red bell pepper and stir until the vegetables start to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in spinach and continue cooking until spinach has cooked down, for several minutes more. Remove from heat and transfer vegetables to a bowl. Melt butter in clean large frying pan over medium heat. Mix eggs, milk, oregano, Dash, salt and pepper in a bowl and pour into the frying pan, tipping the pan to cover entire bottom with egg mixture. Reduce the heat. Cook until the underside is lightly browned and eggs are set. Spoon cooked asparagus mixture onto one side of the omelet and sprinkle with the cheese. Gently fold half the omelet over the vegetables and cheese and press edges lightly to seal in the filling. Cook until filling is hot and cheese has melted, 1 to 2 more minutes. Cut in slices to serve.
HOPE spring food drive
By Lena Stadnyk HOPE Group
It is that time of year again for the Neepawa Area Collegiate HOPE group to take part in their annual spring food drive to support the local Salvation Army food bank. In April, the local food bank served 135 people, representing 59 households in our community so it is evident that we have some needs in our community.
To help fill our local food bank, on May 14, the HOPE group will be hanging bags supplied by the Neepawa Rotary Club on all doorknobs in our community.
We are asking the community to contribute if you can to fill these bags with donated food items such as, rice, baking supplies such as flour/sugar/oil, salt/pepper and other spices, canned meat and fish, canned fruit and veggies, canned (ready to eat) stews/chilis/ pastas, peanut free granola bars and school snacks, jam/peanut butter/Cheese Whiz/Nutella spreads, Kraft Dinner/pasta/ramen noodles, pasta sauce, ketchup/mustard/relish, instant coffee, shelf-stable milk and toiletries such as shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste and deodorant.
On May 20th, the HOPE
group will be coming around in the evening to collect the donations and take them to the Salvation Army to be given to people in need. The HOPE group asks that you leave your bag in a visible area by 5:30 pm on May 20th. Monetary donations are also accepted. If your home is missed on pick-up night, please take your bag to the Salvation Army, or call them at 4765869 for it to be picked up the next day.
The HOPE group and the Neepawa Salvation Army thank you in advance for any support you are able to contribute!
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Little Valley Jamboree names date, beneficiaries for 2025
By Joshua Jackson Neepawa Banner & Press
The Little Valley Jamboree is back to help families in 2025.
The volunteer-run festival takes place June 13 and 14 at the Erickson Rec Centre in Erickson, MB. The jamboree serves as an annual musical festival to raise awareness, support, and funds for children living with special needs in the area.
The Little Valley Jamboree started in 1998 and has been helping children for nearly 30 years. The weekend includes kids activities, silent auctions, a live auction, and places to purchase food and drinks.
The lineup features an incredible slate of local talent, including roots/ rock musician Mitchell Makoons; repeat little Valley Jamboree performers
“The New” Highway 25 “Repaved”; bluegrass and country band the Steven Smith Trio; and 80s’ pop and party band, the Clubbing Fraggles.
This year, the jamboree will be helping out three families, including one from Neepawa.
John Jacob Bernardo
Jacob is eight years old and attends grade 1 in Neepawa. When Jacob was around four years old, his parents noticed that,
unlike other children his age, he still wasn’t communicating using words. His family tried several speech therapy sessions, hoping they would help, and it was during this time that a psychological evaluation was recommended.
Jacob was diagnosed with autism at five years old.
Although he is non-verbal for now, that hasn’t stopped him from finding unique ways to connect with his family. Jacob loves books and is endlessly fascinated by animals, plants, and all the wonders of the world.
He often brings his family a book, asking them, without words, to sit with him and read.
Brooks Davis
Brooks is a two-year-old boy from Souris. A day after Brooks was born, the nurses noticed he was experiencing seizures. This led to an MRI, where they discovered the presence of a brain bleed. He was flown to Winnipeg and monitored in the NICU at the Health Sciences Center. In Nov. 2024, Brooks was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy Spastic
Quadriplegic, Epilepsy and Hip Dysplasia. These conditions affect his ability to move and maintain his balance and muscle tone. The symptoms of these conditions are controlled by multiple daily medications. Brooks attends daycare in Brandon -one of his favourite places to be - as he gets to play with the many friends he’s made and benefit from the staff’s care.
Odin Hebert
Odin is a six-year-old boy who hails from Brandon. His journey began when
he entered this world 10 weeks early, spending six weeks in the NICU before finally coming home days before his first Christmas. Odin’s family noticed that he wasn’t meeting the same milestones as his two older brothers. After many visits to the doctors and specialists, Odin was diagnosed with a rare form of epilepsy called Infantile Spasms just before he was seven months old. His diagnosis was followed by several others, including Cerebral Palsy, Cortical visual impairment, and
Global Development delay. These conditions impact his vision, muscle tone, mobility, speech, and his ability to eat by mouth. Odin loves music, dancing, and school. At school, he cruises in his walker, flashing the biggest smiles.
Tickets range from $20$30 and are available at the gate.
Visit littlejamboree.com for more information.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF LITTLE VALLEY JAMBOREE
Pictured here are the beneficiaries for the 2025 edition of the Little Valley Jamboree. Those pictured, from left to right, are: John Jacob Bernardo, Brooks Davis and Odin Herbert.
Greenhouses in Neepawa and the surrounding area are full of flowers, as well as items such as planters of different sizes, colours and shapes.
Pictured top and bottom left: Scenes from within Parkside Gardens, showcasing rows of colourful flowers as well as a view of the full space, in which a variety of hanging planters can be seen.
Above left: This cute little turtle planter was one of a variety of planters on display at The Pink Petunia.
Above right: A close-up of one of the flowers at The Greenhouse Neepawa.
The Greenhouse Neepawa
Parkside Gardens
Parkside Gardens
PHOTOS BY JOSHUA JACKSON AND SUBMITTED
The Pink Petunia
Blizzard win MJHL Turnbull Cup in Game 7 triple OT
Teeing off a new season in Neepawa
Neepawa Golf & Country Club opens for 2025
By Joshua Jackson Neepawa Banner & Press
Golf clubs around Neepawa are finally opening their doors for the season, and local golfers are dusting off their clubs, ready to hit the links and shake off the winter rust.
The Neepawa Golf and Country Club opened its doors for the season on Apr. 26.
The course is ready
For the first time since 2003, the Northern Manitoba Blizzard are the Manitoba Junior Hockey League champions.
Quincy Supprien secured the Turnbull Cup title for the Blizzard at14:03 of the third overtime period on Thursday, May 1. The goal made the final score 2-1, for Northern Manitoba over the Dauphin Kings in game seven of the Turnbull Cup final.
Alexander Andre opened the scoring for Northern Manitoba in the first before the Kings tied it up at 1-1 off of a Declan
Hoad opportunity late in the second.
Both goaltenders were great in the game, and the series. Taye Timmerman made 55 saves in the Blizzard net, while Kings goalie Cole Sheffield stopped 26 shots in the loss.
The Northern Manitoba Blizzard now advance to take part in the ten-team Centennial Cup-National Junior A Hockey Championships that runs May 8 to 18 in Calgary, and they’ll play their first game of the event against the Trenton Golden Hawks
Crews have been working on prepping the course leading up to the opening date. General Manager/ Head Golf Professional Landon Cameron details what the club does to prepare the course for opening after the off-season.
“Coming back, it’s usually the planning stages. The first month of being open is quite busy, and there’s a lot of behind-the-scenes planning of tournaments and group lessons,” he said. Cameron described some of the changes you’ll notice when you head to the course this year.
“We are in the middle of redoing the structure of the 6th green. We had some issues with our underground drainage, so we are redoing it and making
it better for the future. Our grounds crew redid the 18th tee box last year, and it has come through the winter and is playable now. The course has wintered exceptionally and is ready for play.”
Popular League Nights return
The club boasts the same leagues and nights as last year, such as Tuesday morning Senior Men’s League, Thursday morning Ladies League, and Thursday Night Men’s League.
“We do have an open
Club 55 Bowling Awards for 2024-2025 Season
League Champions: The Longshots -- Laurie Kohinski, Frank Porada, Russ Taylor & Janice Absteiter.
High Single: Elsie Slimmon-306 (Ladies’), Darrell Gabler-296 (Men’s).
High Triple: Ladies’ Elsie Slimmon-691 (Ladies’), Darrell Gabler-672 (Men’s).
High Average: Elsie Slimmon-186 (Ladies’), Darrell Gable-173 (Men’s).
(Ladies), Iain Greig +11 (Men’s).
Bowlers of the Year: Elsie Slimmon +139 (Ladies), Darrell Gabler +48 (Men’s).
Congratulations to all the bowlers. Our 2025 Bowling season will resume on Sept. 11/25.
Wednesday women’s night. It’s a new and exciting format from last year, and we are only hoping to build off the success of last year,” said the general manager. “We also have a promotion on Mondays where you can tee off for $16 with the rental of a power cart.”
With a full slate of leagues, new promotions, and course improvements, the Neepawa Golf and Country Club will once again be a lively hub for local golfers. Whether returning regulars or
first-time visitors, players can expect a welcoming atmosphere and a course carefully prepared for the season ahead.
“The course does its own talking, and our grounds crew has the course in great shape already. We look forward to showcasing it to our golfing public,” he said. “Spring is an exciting time in the golf industry, so we’re looking forward to seeing everyone at the golf course.”
Staff
Most Improved Bowler: Tara Ross +7 & Bea Betts +7
IMAGE COURTESY OF THE MJHL
The Northern Manitoba Blizzard won the MJHL’s Turnbull Cup in triple overtime, over the Dauphin Kings.
PICTURE BY JOSHUA JACKSON
The Neepawa Golf & Country Club opened for the season on Saturday, Apr. 26.
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
Real Estate
MIXED FARM FOR SALE
1117 acres set against the Little Saskatchewan River Valley. Land is fenced/cross fenced with water lines. Agri tourism potential with extensive trails.
Contact listing agent
Sheldon Froese at 204.371.5131
Royal LePage Riverbend
Help Wanted
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
Help Wanted
Summer Student Employment Opportunity
Neepawa Access Community Television has an opening for a summer student for an 8 week position.
The successful applicant must be between the ages of 15 & 29.
Duties to include videoing events, editing, archiving and office work. Some interviewing and studio work may be involved as well.
Basic computer skills and video experience would be desirable.
A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle would be an asset.
Please email resumes to nactv@wcgwave.ca or drop off resumes at the NACTV office at 423 Mountain Avenue in Neepawa.
For more information call Rrain or Liway at 204-476-2639
NACTV
Notice
Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice is hereby given that the Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone may conduct the following Pesticide Control Program during 2025:
1. To control noxious weeds on road allowances within the Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone. The projected dates of application will be from June 2025 to October 2025. The Herbicides that may be used include;
• 2,4D
• Clopyralid (MCPA)
• Dichloroprop
• Mecoprop-p
• Glyphosates
• Round-Up
• Vector 540
2. To control rodents at the Waste Disposal Grounds at various times during the 2025 year using the following rodenticide;
• Contrac Blox
3. To control the following insect pests including mosquitos, beetles, cankerworms, etc. The proposed dates of application for these programs will be from July 2025 to October 2025. The insecticides that may be used include;
• Vectorbac
The Public may send written submission or objections within 15 days of publication of the notice to the department below:
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION OF PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATE FOR MUNICIPAL BY-ELECTION Town of Neepawa
Please be advised that a municipal by-election will be held on July 16, 2025 Prospec�ve municipal elec�on candidates must register with the Senior Elec�on Official (SEO) during the registra�on period before they may begin to accept contribu�ons, incur e�penses, fundraise or borrow money for their campaign.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will be receiving candidate registra�ons:
For the office of Councillor Between May 6, 2025 and June 10, 2025 at the office of the Town of Neepawa, 275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, MB, during the regular hours of business Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. To obtain a registra�on form contact the S.E.O. at the telephone number listed below, or pick up forms at the Municipal Office.
NOTICE OF CLAIMS PROCESS FOR 10026923 MANITOBA LTD AND BUNZY’S AUTO BODY LTD.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on April 29, 2025, the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta in the CCAA proceedings of the Collision Kings Group dated April 29, 2025 (the “Claims Procedure Order”) in the CCAA proceedings of the Collision Kings Group requiring that all Persons who wish to assert a Claim against 10026923 Manitoba Ltd (“100 Manitoba”) or Bunzy’s Auto Body Ltd. (“Bunzy’s”), whether unliquidated, contingent or otherwise, must file a Proof of Claim with the Monitor on or before 5:00 p.m. (Calgary time) on June 16, 2025 (the “Claims Bar Date”). The Court-appointed Monitor in these proceedings is FTI Consulting Canada Inc. (the “Monitor”).
Pursuant to the Claims Procedure Order, a Negative Notice Claims Package will be sent to all Claimants who have a known Claim against either 100 Manitoba or Bunzy’s, based on the books and records of the Collision Kings Group. These claims packages will be sent by May 15, 2025 as required under the Claims Procedure Order, and Claimants in receipt of such packages should follow the instructions contained therein.
CREDITORS RECEIVING A NEGATIVE NOTICE CLAIMS PACKAGE WHO AGREE WITH THE AMOUNT SHOWN AS OWED TO THEM IN THE NEGATIVE NOTICE CLAIMS PACKAGE NEED TAKE NO FURTHER STEPS TO PROVE OR PRESERVE THEIR CLAIMS.
If you did not receive a Negative Notice Claims Package it is because, based on the books and records of the Collision Kings Group, there are no outstanding amounts owed to you by either 100 Manitoba or Bunzy’s. However, if you believe you have a Claim against either 100 Manitoba or Bunzy’s, you may obtain a copy of a blank Proof of Claim form from the Monitor’s website at https:// cfcanada.fticonsulting.com/collisionkings/ Proofs of Claim may be submitted via email to the Monitor’s email address as collision.kings@fticonsulting. com on or before the Claims Bar Date. If not submitted via email, Proofs of Claim must be delivered to the Monitor by prepaid ordinary mail, registered mail, courier, personal delivery, facsimile transmission at one of the applicable addresses listed on such Claims forms and in accordance with the requirements detailed therein. ***
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Claims Bar Date is 5:00 p.m. (Calgary time) on June 16, 2025. Proofs of Claim or Notice of Dispute of Negative Notice Claims must be completed and filed with the Monitor on or before the Claims Bar Date.
It is your responsibility to ensure that the Monitor receives your Proof of Claim or Notice of Dispute of Negative Notice Claim by the Claims Bar Date if you wish to assert a Claim against 100 Manitoba or Bunzy’s. PROOFS OF CLAIM AND NOTICES OF DISPUTE OF NEGATIVE NOTICE CLAIMS WHICH ARE NOT RECEIVED BY THE CLAIMS BAR DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AND SUCH CLAIMS WILL BE BARRED AND EXTINGUISHED FOREVER.
Should you have any questions regarding the Claims Process, please contact the Monitor.
FTI Consulting Canada Inc.
in its capacity as Monitor of Collision Kings Group
Suite 1610, 520 – 5th Ave SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 3R7
Public Notice is hereby given that Rolling River School Division may conduct the following Pesticide Control Programs in 2025.
To control insect pests and rodents, pesticides such as Dragnet, Contrac Blox, Contrac Grain Bait, Rozol RTU, Dr. Doom, Temprid SC, Rocon, and Pro Ant & Roach may be used on all school division properties and in buildings.
The public may send written submissions or rejections within 15 days of the publication of the Notice to the department below.
Environment and Climate
Environmental Approvals Branch
Box 35 - 14 Fultz Boulevard Winnipeg, MB R3Y 0L6
MUNICIPALITY OF GLENELLA - LANSDOWNE
2025 Dust Control Program
The Municipality of Glenella – Lansdowne will accept requests for application of dust control, on a PRE-PAYMENT BASIS, on municipal roads in front of residences within the Municipality.
The cost is $369 per 300 ft.
Upon request, forms can be emailed or downloaded from our website www.glenella.ca
Deadline to submit request forms is Friday, May 16, 2025.
Payment Options:
1) Drop your payment through the mail slot in the door
2) Mail your cheque
3) Pay online if you bank with a credit union
4) Pay by etransfer to rmofglen@glenella.ca
Wendy Wutzke, CMMA
Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of Glenella - Lansdowne 204-352-4281
Auction
ONLINE FARM & CONSIGMENT SALES
Farm Auction Sale for Dennis Geisler, Ashern, MB Sale Starts online: Monday June 2, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
Closes: soft close starting at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 18th. 2025
Included in the sale: M.F. Super 90 Tractor, power steering, 540 pto, 8745 hrs showing; Hutchmaster 8ft offset breaking disc; Cockshutt 12 tandem disc; Vicon 9 wheel rake; N.H. 1475 Haybine, 16ft hydro swing, 1000 pto; N.H. 660 Baler w/auto wrap, 540 pto; #37 J.D. 9ft Mower, field ready; Antiques, cattle equipment, tools, misc.
Viewing: by appointment only Wednesday & Thursday, May 28 & 29th. 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Contact Dennis for viewing arrangements at (204) 302-0474. From Ashern - 1.6 km South on Hwy #6 to PR #325. Follow #325 West for 7.7 km, turn left on Geisler Road for 1.3 km South. Farm is on West side of road - #144032. Consignment Auction
In the Lake Francis & surrounding area
Sale Starts online: Monday May 12, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
Closes: soft close starting at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
Included in the sale: Int. 1256 Turbo Tractor; Ford 7600 Tractor & loader; Boat, motor & trailer; Front end loaders; Manure & grapple forks, Kubota snowblower; Tires; Scaffolding; Gooseneck trailer; Hay trailer; Tires (farm and vehicle); Seed discers; Fertilizer spreaders; Mowers; Square bale picker;
Viewing by appointment only Monday, May 12 & Tuesday, May 13th, 2025 - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Contact John Lamport for viewing arrangements at (204) 841-4136 (cell) or house (204) 383-5711.
Site location (1): 86155 Road 16W(Corner of Roads 16W and 87N)
Site ocation (2): 79090 Road 4W(2 1/2 miles north of Warren on Road 4W)
Lorne (Buddy) Bergner, Auctioneer John Lamport, Auctioneer Bergner Auction Service
Box 1, Ashern, MB R0C 0E0
Email: bergauct@mymts.net www.apro.bid www.globalauctionguide.com (for sale viewing only)
To register go to: www.apro.bid
Classified ad deadline
Tuesday noon
Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines.
Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.mcna.com.
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ONLINE ONLY
MOVING AUCTION FOR BILL & GLENNIS PHILIPATION & GUEST CONSIGNORS GARTON’S YARD, DAUPHIN, MB
MONDAY, MAY 19, 2025 SOFT CLOSE AT 7:00 PM
For on-line bidding and pictures, visit www.gartonsauction.com
YARD, GARDEN, RECREATION: Poulin Pro 26” hd tiller; yard and garden tools, décor, shepherd hooks, etc; Fazer golf clubs, cart/accessories, golf balls, Supercycle 1500 bicycle, other sports equipment; vintage cars, toys, lego kits; camping supplies, outdoor clothing, metal fire pit, etc; TOOLS AND SHOP: saw chain sharpening kit; small electrical tools, pressure washer; 3-ton jack stands, heavy duty 73” solid bar; metal shelving, storage bins; aluminum pipes, ramps; garage door opener; spotlight, other lighting, timer, solar panel/controller; straps, extension cords, rope, chain, etc. 8-gal oil waste can, foot-operated; sump pump, 24” drainage hose; new containers of oil, gas cans, etc. HOUSEHOLD, OFFICE, A/V EQUIPMENT: living room, bedroom, vintage furniture, framed pictures, lamps, sink and vanity, etc; small appliances, electric cooler; office, phone, satellite, radio and AV equipment; Coca-Cola selfie stick; OTHER ITEMS: variety of packaged items: furniture, children’s playpen, diapers; pet supplies; VINTAGE: Monarch hand pump; metal lock box; butter mold, butter churn; bells, collectible pins, marbles and much more! BID NOW AT WWW.GARTONSAUCTION.COM
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
Private mortgage lender. All real estate types considered. No credit checks done. Deal direct with lender and get quick approval. Toll free 1-866405-1228 www.firstandsecondmortgages.ca
FEED AND SEED
FORAGE SEED FOR SALE:
Organic & conventional: Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Crested Wheatgrass, Timothy, etc. Star City, SK. Birch Rose Acres Ltd. 306-921-9942.
MB MONDAY, MAY 26, 2025 SOFT CLOSE AT 7:00 PM For on-line bidding and pictures, visit www.gartonsauction.com.
Previewing: Friday to Sunday, May 23 to 25 or by appointment; contact by phone/text 204-848-0348 or 204-848-0281
VEHICLES, TRAILERS: 2018 Grand Caravan; 2016 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8 TSI 4 dr, 4 cyl; 2015 Ford Taurus 4-door, 6-cyl; 2013 Chevy Cruz; Cadillac; 2011 Jeep wrangler; Isuzu truck, GMC 5.7l engine, needs transmission; 26’ Triple E motorhome, 17’ canopy; 2007 Cruiser 5th wheel; plus a variety of other vehicles sold “as is”; YARD, GARDEN, RECREATION: JD gang mower, diesel engine; garden tools; Lund 14’ boat, 15hp Mercury 4 stroke engine, trailer; outboard motors; 15.5’ fibreglass canoe, paddles, trailer; Harley Davidson gas power golf cart; assorted golf clubs, bags; Arctic Cat 500 TRV 4wd; variety of ATVs, golf carts, mini bikes, trikes, bicycles; ATV/motorcycle lift; camp heater, stove, portable gas bbq, propane grill; fishing gear, pet kennels, live traps; X-country skis; aquariums/accessories; trampoline, etc; TOOLS, SHOP, AUTO: air compressors, generators, 2-ton jack stands, jacks, workbench, variety of saws, drill press; battery charger, booster cables; Shiuoka hot gun heaters; building materials, supplies, plank flooring; quantity/variety of tires (some new), rims, gas cans, etc; HOUSEHOLD, OTHER ITEMS: living room, bed room furniture, cabinets, shelving; kitchen utensils, small appliances-bar fridge, turkey fryer, propane grill; GE flattop stove, self-clean oven; Hotpoints stove; sink/taps; lighting, fixtures; Copeland refrigeration units; Yamaha organ, blowup Christmas decorations; vintage wooden chairs, cabinet sewing machine, jugs, crocks and much more! BID NOW AT WWW.GARTONSAUCTION.COM
May 25;
Darrin at
VEHICLES, TRAILERS, BOAT: JD 4240 tractor, JD FEL, joystick control, grapple fork, bucket; JD 4020 tractor; Allied 700 FEL, 6’ bucket, etc; MF 88 gas tractor w/FEL; 2016 GMC half-ton, Kodiak edition, 83,170km, saftied, exc cond; 2000 GMC 1500 ext cab pickup, 360,000km; 2007 Prowler Lite 5th wheel camper, 24’, awning, all conveniences, vg good cond; 2014 Triton aluminum trailer, 6’x12’, v nose, new tires; 2001 Lund Rebel SS 16’ aluminum boat, 40hp Evinrude engine; outboard motors; FARM/LIVESTOCK MACHINERY AND SUPPLIES: Case IH 8465 round baler, 540PTO, etc; CCIL 20 tandem disc, etc; diamond harrows; variety of older equipment; livestock squeeze chute, panels, headgate, maternity pen, etc; cattle care supplies; lumber, posts, wire, etc; YARD, GARDEN, RECREATION: JD Z535E Z track zero-turn lawn mower, 48” cut, 24HP, 293hrs; 90L quad-mount yard sprayer, 9’ booms/gauges; other lawn equipment, garden tools; fishing, boating, camping gear; telescope w/tripod, etc. ELECTRICAL, TOOLS AND SHOP: wide variety of electrical parts, breakers, outlets, etc; electric furnaces, multiple types of heaters, light fixtures; building supplies, storage, small tools, etc. generators, air compressors, saws, tool boxes, and much more! BID NOW AT WWW.GARTONSAUCTION.COM
Local athletes shine at National Karate Tournament
Submitted Neepawa Karate Club
The atmosphere was electric this past weekend at the Oak Park High School in Winnipeg, Manitoba as 53 participants from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba gathered for the 2025 JKA Canada National Karate Tournament.
Competitors ranging from young yellow belts to seasoned black belts showcased their skills in a high-energy display of discipline, technique, and sportsmanship.
The tournament featured kata, kumite, and team kata demonstrations. Participants represented over 11 dojos, with a outstanding performance coming from the newest karate club, Neepawa Shotokan Karate Club, est. in November 2024.
Despite being the newest karate club within Manitoba, and only seven athletes representing the club at Nationals,
Neepawa Shotokan Karate brought home a whopping 16 medals from six different categories.
Shayne Morgan brought home the first medal for the newest club, a gold medal, for individual kata in the Female 14-17 Yellow Belt category, adding another gold and a bronze to her collection later in the day. Shayne said, “I
wanted to come and have fun and hopefully win at least one bronze, but a bronze and two golds are much better”, while showing off her medals.
Shayne, her sister Braelyn and a fellow club member,
Hailey Murray, received gold for their outstanding performance in team kata earning them scores of 5.3’s and 5.4’s, based off an average of 5.0.
Officials praised the Nee-
pawa Shotokan Karate club for their dedication, respectfulness, and their amazing sportsmanship! Plans are already underway for the 2026 JKA Canada National Karate Tournament.
Final approval of Town’s
finanical plan delayed
Continued from Page 14
On May 5, Nadeau attended the Yellowhead Centre board meeting. He reported that preparations for next year are underway and looking good. Currently, the board is examining its options for making additional funds locally and exploring its’ fundraising efforts.
• Councillor and Deputy Mayor Murray Parrot t provided a brief update on ArtsForward’s efforts within the community and asked the public for its support. He also shared that a Winnipeg Jets Whiteout party is set for Mother’s Day.
Manager of Operations
Denis Saquet informed
Council of upcoming work on local storm sewers and at the Industrial Park. As well, the Town has picked up the asphalt patching machine it had rented for the spring and should be able to begin that road work soon. Some tree removals were recently performed along Main Street. Replanting will occur in the near future.
Financial Plan delay
The planned approval for the 2025 financial plan for the Town of Neepawa has had to be delayed due to having to wait for approval from the Manitoba Municipal Board on a garbage bylaw. Despite the Town forwarding that by-law request to the Provincial board well over two months ago, Neepawa is still waiting for the
In last week’s edition of the paper, some wording was missing from the Dream Ride pocket park story. Please note that the Krispy Kreme donut fundraiser was a 50/50 joint fundraiser between Neepawa’s future pocket park and ArtsForward.
As such, the total profit of $1,120 made through the fundraising initiative was split evenly between these two local fixtures.
The Neepawa Banner & Press apologizes for this error, and thanks the individual who brought it forward so it could be addressed.
approval. Because of that, the Town cannot officially proceed with its second and third reading of the 2025 budget. These financial details must be submitted to the Province by the municipality each year by May 15. But because of the Municipal Board’s delay, Council has requested and should receive an extension to approve the budget at its next council meeting set for Tuesday, May 20.
Tax levy clarification
Councillor Darryl Gerrard closed out the Council meeting with a comment related to the Municipal tax plan for 2025. There has been some confusion over the seven per cent levy per $100,000 assessment value. Gerrard assured that does not mean a seven per cent increase in taxes.
“A seven per cent increase in assessment doesn’t mean individuals had a seven per cent increase in assessment of properties. The seven per cent increase in assessment for the community is also the result of new construction, as in new ratepayers that have come into the community, as well,” said Gerrard.
PHOTO COURTESY OF NEEPAWA SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB
Pictured, from left to right: Sonja Mans, Gil Miguel, Braelyn Morgan, Hailey Murray, Peter de Beer (SenseiInstructor), Cathleen Morgan (Sensei-Instructor), Shyne Morgan, Gerry de Beer and Brandon Morgan.
Family fun at Arden’s Crocus Festival
History and hats at the Neepawa Banner & Press
Kristine Jakobsen Perlmutter (pictured left) was in town last week with her school days friend, Senator Marylou McPhedran (pictured right). Perlmutter and the senator went on a tour of the Neepawa Banner & Press archives with publisher Ken Waddell. Perlmutter is shown here admiring the first edition of the Neepawa Press dated from 1896
Seen at the right, McPhedran loves hats and was ecstatic to take a picture with Waddell, who was wearing his own iconic hat.
THANK YOU
Congratulations to Dan Mazier who returns as the MP for Riding Mountain riding.
Thank you to all the candidates who ran in this democratic process, and to Elections Canada who work so hard to ensure that everyone eligible is guaranteed a vote in a known place at a known time, even the homeless and ill. I want to thank everyone who helped with our campaign and the media who interviewed us to ensure all candidates were known.
Most of all I want to thank all of you who entrusted me with your vote. Personally I hope that the NDP members in the new parliament continue to push the Liberals on their promise to bring in Proportional Representation so that every vote counts in future elections across Canada. The NDP will always work to build a better Canada for ordinary Canadians and our shared environment. We punch up, not down; People, not CEOs.
Yours Sincerely, Andy Maxwell.
NDP Candidate in the 45th Canadian General
Election for Riding Mountain riding.
PHOTOS
Pictured here are some scenes from the 2025 Crocus Festival held in Arden recently. Some of the activities from the weekend, as can be seen above, included pony rides and other sources of family fun such as juggling.
