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The Town of Neepawa’s Louis Riel Day Winter Wonderland festival returned this year with some changes. While Sunday saw a free skate at the Yellowhead and a family social, Monday saw lots of outdoor activities at the Flats, including human bowling, skating and sleigh rides.

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Land of Plenty asks for some council support

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner A delegation for the Land of Plenty Festival has requested some support from Neepawa town council. Sheri Grant appeared in front of council on Tues.

Feb. 18, representing a subcommittee of the Neepawa and District Chamber of Commerce that’s been assembled for the purpose of organizing the new regional celebration.

Grant outlined some of the initial details for the new event, which is scheduled for July 24-26 and would replace the defunct Neepawa and Area Lily Festival. A request for $10,000 in financial support from the town was also made.

That funding would be used for the identified costs of entertainment for the festivities and rental of facilities within the town.

During her presentation, Grant noted that the hope of the subcommittee was that the revised weekend celebration would engage local merchants on a more direct level and be less intrusive to day-to-day municipal operations.

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Neepawa Chamber of Commerce board member Sheri Grant made a presentation to Neepawa council on Tuesday. Grant represented the sub-committee of the Chamber that is organizing the community’s new summer festival, the Land of Plenty Festival. The committee is asking for a $10,000 grant from the Town to cover entertainment and rental of local venues.

“We have no plans to close the streets, except for the parade. And that will require considerably less labour than we’ve had in the past from the town staff,” said Grant. “(As well), The chamber of commerce has made a commitment once again to run a parade and they

are planning on engaging the business community in sidewalk sales and window dressing. General participation in lieu of sponsorship. We aren’t asking for money from the community, we are asking them to participate and get excited about being residents of Neepawa.”

Town councillor Murray Parrott requested additional information on how and where spending for any potential town grant would be distributed. He also expressed concern about the lack of direct financial commitment being request from local businesses and asked the C.A.O. to obtain

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Council has taken the grant request under advisement and will review it in the near future. Tentative plans for the Land of Plenty Festival include 28 activities, ranging from the aforementioned parade, a mud run, eating contests, free outdoor films, and a social and NACI reunion.

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Mt. Agassiz supporters still hoping to save the mountain

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner Ski hill enthusiasts have one last chance to voice their support for Mount Agassiz. A rally and cele-

bration for the ski area and Alpine Archie, the well-known roadside attraction synonymous with the region, is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 21, on Highway Five near Mc-

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Creary. The event will run for the entire day, but several planned activities are scheduled between 2:00 and 4:00 pm.

This gathering is part of the ongoing saga for the facility in Riding Mountain National Park, which has been dormant for about 15 years. Last year, Parks Canada rejected a $4.5-million plan to reopen the ski area. The removal of the ski lifts from the site is already underway with clubhouse,

lounge and maintenance shed removal started earlier this week. These latest moves appear to snuff out any hope that the former ski hill can be resurrected, although supporters, including Kelly Rose, who has been working for several years to save Mount Agassiz, say that they’re not giving up.

“One would hope that [at the Feb. 21 event], people can put their heads and energy together to plan a

new future for the Mount Agassiz site that respects the history and natural assets of the area,” said Rose. “We’ve had people contacting us from all across Manitoba, saying they’ll be there to show support. Some old-time skiers who would take to the slopes on Agassiz back in the day, as well as the younger generation, who never had the opportunity to ski there but still see its value and believe it’s worth

preserving,” Rose said that preliminary support for the gathering has been positive and they’re expecting a large number of people to be on the ground, as a part of these efforts.

“Right now, we could see as many as 500 or 600 people come together for a last hurrah, which we hope will not be a last hurrah.” said Rose. “It’s really quite overwhelming.”

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Not much in the middle

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by Chad Carpenter

We need to be prepared for some much bigger events

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he provincial NDP are working on a leadership campaign and preparing for the next Manitoba election.

The federal political parties are preparing for an election, even sooner, slated for October 2015.

Farmers are preparing budgets and gathering all kinds of inputs for the 2015 crop. Municipal councils are preparing budgets.

There’s a whole lot of behind closed doors stuff going on that is both hard to see and hard to measure. It’s just a typical February for the most part with a couple of elections thrown in for good measure.

It’s another way of saying things are pretty dull at this time of year.

Hopefully, all this preparing that is going on will result in favourable things happening over the next few months. Leaders will emerge, some politicians will retire, summer construction will happen on our roads and some new buildings will spring up. The crops will get planted.

However, hanging over us all is, quite frankly, the threat of war, perhaps World War III. I know that sounds ominous and very much a doom and gloom situation but a quick look at history shows that wars have been sparked by relatively small events.

World War I was triggered by the assassination of a crown prince. That moment was seized by some countries to expand or defend their territory on land and sea. The war was discussed in dining rooms around the world for years before it happened. It was largely an economic and a territorial war.

World War I set the stage for

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Ken Waddell the second world conflict as Germany, being a great and usually prosperous country could not and would not stand for becoming a minor player on the world stage. Through rhetoric and violence, the political system in Germany produced Hitler and the Nazis. Most people know what happened next.

Germany, France and Britain have all remained as powerful nations, albeit in the shadow of the United States and Russia.

Few people could see what would happen next and what is happening now. Driven by bad economic conditions in many countries, a very radical movement, the extremist Islamic movement has arisen. While still confined to a small but bloody and violent group, the movement feeds on economic problems both real and perceived. When people feel they have no hope, they tend to follow any leader that promises good things ahead.

While the World War I and II leaders promised better times ahead if only they had more territory, this movement promises better times ahead if everybody follows their oppressive rules.

The kicker is that it’s OK to kill or to die enforcing their rules on everyone else. For them, it’s no

big deal to die, especially if you die for the cause.

It’s a dangerous combination when an individual or a group has no regard for their own life and less for anyone else’s life.

Many more people are likely to die before the current situation stabilizes.

In historic conflicts over the centuries, the stories of war came out slowly and edited by the winners. With World War I, the instigating cause, the assassination, was caught on film for all the world to see and events moved fairly quickly. With World War II, the build up was caught moment by moment on film.

Events now move even more quickly. Every grisly moment is flashed around the world on the internet striking fear, and in some cases inspiration, into the hearts of people.

Unless countries unite to thwart this newest world threat, the ISIS movement, we may well have World War III. We have a lot of preparation happening right now for things we are expecting such as elections, budgets and crops. We need to be prepared for some much bigger events.

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Over the years, we have seen the size of the Canadian farm increase. Through necessity or opportunity, the unmistakable trend has been towards fewer, larger farms. But will it stay that way forever?

Over the weekend, I read an interesting article in the Feb. 17 edition of Country Guide. The article, called “Tipping Point”, made the argument that economies of scale can have a down side as well, something MY many largePERSPECTIVE scale U.S. farmers are finding out.

In 2005, the largest farm ate in the U.S., which had ackman tkinson been working 100,000 acres, was broken up and sold– the victim of inefficiencies of scale.

The upside of larger operations are well known: they can take advantage of better prices through bulk buying of inputs and equipment. Additionally, their large land base helps them diversify and also ensures overall profitability in years where the profit per acre is low.

But as farms have become bigger and bigger, a number of unexpected problems have arisen. One of the largest ones is human resources, as people must be hired to manage the dayto-day operations of these large farms. To find a good manager to manage thousands of acres is difficult, and a large farm may need 10 of such managers. Finding these people, and motivating them when they aren’t farm owners can be a challenge.

Additionally, while being large may lead to good deals from suppliers, that doesn’t necessarily hold when a farm outgrows it local suppliers. A mid-sized farm can have an excellent relationship with a local dealership, however, the farm can grow to a point when they must either invest in their own shop or change to a larger, regional dealer. Neither of these offer the ease and advantage of being a local dealer’s largest customer.

Bigger isn’t always better and the idea of efficiencies of scale leading to inefficiency has been fairly well documented.

The average American farm is 434 acres, but very few farms are actually that size. They are overwhelmingly much larger or much smaller. Despite many large farms, most American farming operations are very small. The majority of U.S. farms, 55 per cent, are less than 100 acres and tend to generate under $1,000 in annual farm sales. However, some of these small farms have found profitable niches. Four per cent of farms under 100 acres had revenue over $100,000 and about one per cent had annual revenue of more than $1 million.

At the other end, less than four per cent of American farms have more than 2,000 acres. Those large farms, however, control about 56 per cent of the country’s farmland and the top 1.6 per cent of farms accounted for 50 per cent of all sales in 2012.

The same is true for livestock producers: 42 per cent of cattle sales came from the 0.1 per cent of farms that had more than 5,000 head per herd. Farmers with less than 100 cattle represent 80 per cent of cattle producers, but only accounted for 10 per cent of the industry’s sales.

Farming in Canada still appears to be in a growth phase, with a focus on larger operations. According to the 2011 Census of Agriculture, the average size of a Canadian farm has increased since 2006, from 728 acres to 778 acres. However, in Manitoba, where the land is suited to larger-scale operation, the average farm size is 1,135 acres, a 13.4 per cent increase since 2006.

Additionally, the only growth in number of farms was those with gross cash receipts over $500,000. The mid-sized farms, those with gross receipts between $100,000 and $249,999, saw the largest decline. While the hobby farm, those with gross receipts below $1,000, saw a small decline in number of farms.

There is a size of maximum efficiency. I don’t think Canadian farmers are there yet, but they might be close and it’s something large operators should keep in mind. The days of the medium-sized farm seem to be waning, but there is hope, and opportunity, at either end of the spectrum.

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Opinion

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

A good place to start

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n December 12, 2014, over six years after it happened, the results of an inquest into the death of a 45 year old Aboriginal man named Brian Sinclair were released. The report by Provincial Court Judge Timothy J. Preston presented 63 recommendations which, in his opinion, should help prevent such tragedies in the future.

Sinclair’s life had been far from easy. He was a fiercely independent double amputee. He lived at the Quest Inn in Winnipeg and spent several hours each day volunteering at Siloam Mission. He had some serious health issues, one of which landed him in the Emergency Department of Winnipeg’s Health Science Centre on Sept. 19, 2008.

He checked in at the desk, left a letter from his doctor with one of the staff and then waited for his name to be called.

Thirty-four hours later, he was dead from a treatable bladder infection. In all that time, no one came to examine him or check on him. His family, Aboriginal leaders, the Chief

FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein Medical Examiner, hospital administrators, legislators and the general public all demanded an explanation.

Preston’s report covers Sinclair’s last hours in excruciating detail. One by one, he records a series of policies not followed, assumptions made and oversights committed that resulted in what he called “a death that was certainly preventable.” But he stopped short of calling it a homicide.

Sinclair’s family, to no one’s surprise, dismissed the inquiry as “a waste of time and money.” “The report,” they said, “fails to address the institutional racism and stereotyping that killed Brian Sinclair and that continues to threaten the health and well-being of aboriginal people accessing the health care system.”

When asked if she believes there is systemic ra-

cism in the health system, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority CEO Arlene Wilgosh said it would be naïve to believe that it doesn’t.

“But we (the people) failed Mr. Sinclair,” she said. “He came to us seeking help and we failed him.”

Wilgosh got it right. The same cannot be said for Manitoba’s Health Minister Sharon Blady. In a statement released shortly after Preston’s report was made public, she wrote: “The death of Mr. Brian Sinclair was a preventable tragedy.

The system failed Mr. Sinclair and for that I humbly apologize to his family, friends and loved ones.”

With all due respect to Ms. Blady, I would argue that the “system” isn’t the problem. Some (by no means all) of the “people” who design, administer and work in the system are the problem. If we want to change the system, we

must change the attitudes of those in the system who allow stereotypes and assumptions to influence how they treat those who come to them for help.

That’s where you and I must get involved. Our best weapon in the fight against racism and prejudice is the good example we set for others—an example of love, acceptance and forgiveness that recognizes each person as a unique creation of God and refuses to allow any external factor to influence how we treat him or her.

Our actions may not change how the “system” treats those of different races or cultures. But they will have a profound impact on the welcome and quality of care all people receive when we meet them on the street, when they patronize our businesses or when they enter our churches to join us for worship. We may not change the world by what we do, but we will help ease the tensions in our communities; and that’s a good place to start.

I lost a year!

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t has happened before, and it has happened again. I lost a year. The first time I lost track of time I locked my father into being 45. He stayed there, for me, three years.

And then I caught on, and caught up. It didn’t seem a big deal. Forty-five is the mid-forties. Mid can be anywhere between 42 and 47.

His physical features didn’t change much in that era and neither did his school pictures! He was teaching in the time when a suit and tie was the norm. He must have had a favourite tie, it appeared in several consecutive photos. Ageless and timeless.

I lost a year in my mid 30s. Times were busy: five children, farm wife, church commitments. It is not that I fear or regret growing older. Turning 50 was a hoot with the

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen able and twisted help of close friends. Every over the hill aid presented with laughter, and a fluorescent sign just out of sight of my kitchen window: “Honk!

Rita is 50!”

The year past has been filled with firsts and lasts.

A pattern of every year.

Some this year being a once in my lifetime thing. I am contented. Busy as I want to be. I thought that my next birthday would be my 68th. Did the math, 69. And then there are no 60s left!

I shared my concern with a daughter. She laughed at me. With me. It was decided

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his past week I have seen changes in Canada, not only in family relationships, but also politically and ethically. It seems that these days with a stroke of a pen new decisions are made and old commitments just disappear. It astonishes me how people’s loyalty can change overnight. Maybe it was thought about for a long time but the reality is always shocking. I am try-

that, considering that I have not always acted in a conventional manner, I could be 60-10, 60-11...You get the picture. I like the idea. However, I would in all probability forget which 60-what I was!

The blessings of each day far outweigh the cares.

Come summer there will be another great grandchild.

One old adage states that if you want to know if you did a good job parenting, observe your grandchildren. Looking at the clan that calls me grandma, my beloved and I did a fair job parenting! The same is true

for the next generation.

I am going to digress and recount a great grandchild tale. Our home is comfortable for the ageing. The taller toilets, grab bars.

At Christmas, young Mark came and stood at my side.

Waiting for my attention.

He stood with furrowed brow and serious visage, just like his daddy, and then intoned, “Great gran, I have a problem.” Loved and beloved, what could mar your day? “When I sit in your toilet, I can’t reach the paper.” Taken by surprise, my reply? “Good thing grandma Susan was in there with you!”. Love them.

I shall embrace 69. Daily improving in outlook and inlook. Surrounded by caring family and friends, life is rich and so much more than enduring. Almost back to my “Bring it on!”. Not quite ready for that.

ing to read through the Bible in one year and when I read how loyal Jesus is towards those who know Him personally, I am in awe and wonder and it amazes me that nothing has changed in the last 2000 years. The requirements for reconciliation with God are still the same: Repent and be saved! Romans 5:8 tells us, “God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sins, Christ died for us.” God’s love for us will never change. It is from everlasting to everlasting.

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Letters Oops! My bad In my recent article, I mistakenly identified the Treaty of Utrecht as establishing the International Boundary. That treaty, signed in 1713, saw France cede Acadia to the British , who renamed it Nova Scotia. It was actually the Treaty of Ghent in 1814 that established latitude 49 degrees North as the boundary between Rupertsland (western Canada) and the United States from Lake of the Woods to the Rocky Mountains. In 1846, the Oregon Treaty extended the boundary to the Pacific.

I apologize for not noticing and correcting my error before the article went to print.

Leonard Paramor Arden, MB

Smarten up I am not the type of person to yell from the stands. I don’t believe in berating referees. But, I am the type of person to put pen to paper.

I traveled to Neepawa for my daughter’s hockey game on Feb. 12. I was dismayed with what I witnessed during overtime. Two opposing players ‘crunched’ one of our girls between them. For those of you who are unaware, there is no body contact in girls hockey. So imagine my surprise when no call was made. Furthermore, our girl was then left struggling to get off the ice with no stoppage in play, even though the referee had seen her in that state. Our coach finally had to take it upon himself to go out and assist her off the ice. She didn’t return to the game.

Really?! I don’t know who the referees were and I wouldn’t name names anyway. As referees you are responsible for ensuring fair play and, to some extent, safety of the players on the ice.

Rest assured I would be equally upset no matter what jersey was being worn in that situation. She shouldn’t have been left like that. No one should.

Smarten up. This is 10-and-under girls hockey.

Tannis Dressell Hamiota, MB

Perpetuating the socialists’ hold on the Legislature I was struck by articles in the Free Press earlier this month. The piece on the NDP candidates listed their platforms/promises. Selinger had no promises, Ashton’s were modest or not priced while Oswald’s ran to a total in excess of $100,000,000. No mention of where the money will come from, only a further delay in gaining control of the deficit.

A couple of pages over was the article indicating that Romney will not run for the presidency again, citing part of his problem as a statement he made during the last run, “that 47 per cent of Americans would vote for Obama because they are dependent upon government, who believe that they are victims, that government has a responsibility to take care of them, who believe they are entitled to be taken care of” I am concerned that in Manitoba the percentage who feel as the Americans do is well above 50 or maybe even 60 per cent and will perpetuate the socialists hold on the Legislature for more years to come.

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Lewycky, former MP, to run in next federal election Submitted The Neepawa Banner Laverne M Lewycky, a former Member of Parliament for Dauphin-Swan River, won the NDP nomination last weekend by acclamation. “Since I was born, raised and educated in Dauphin, I am keenly interested in serving the people of the Parkland. I feel that I am a good fit for the position, having been an MP for the area and an educator,” said Lewycky.

Politics have been a lifelong interest for him. While attending high school at

DCTI, he was yearbook editor and president of the students’ council. At the University of Manitoba, he participated in the Students’ Council and mock parliaments. He has worked provincially in the Manitoba Legislature and federally in Ottawa and on Parliament Hill.

Lewycky was introduced by former Manitoba Deputy Premier, cabinet minister and Swan River MLA Rosann Wowchuk. Guest speaker at the nomination convention in Dauphin, Churchill NDP MP, Niki Ashton, indicated that the

NDP, as the federal Official Opposition, was in the best position to become the alternative government to the Harper Conservatives.

The NDP have almost 100 sitting NDP MPs and had another 100 second place finishers in the last election.

As a Member of Parliament, Lewycky would work hard to promote the region as not only youth- and senior- friendly, but also as a rural stay option. He would support local concerns such as education for the youth, as well as health care and personal

care homes for seniors.

As the prospective Member of Parliament, he likes the challenge that the ancient prophet issued to his fellow citizens to, “seek the peace and prosperity” for the place to which they were called.

The 2015 election is the crossroads for reclaiming Dauphin-Swan RiverNeepawa for the people and the New Democratic Party. Dauphin elected Fred Zaplitny for the 22nd Parliament and Laverne M Lewycky for the 32nd parliament. He invited the audience to work and to elect

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the NDP for the upcoming 42nd parliament! Lewycky pledged, if elected, to work on engaging youth and seniors in the electoral democratic process. The 2015 election is an opportunity to reclaim representation for the riding.

“We do not need robots in parliament to convey oneway voice communication for Harper Conservatives to the ridings; we need a spokesperson for the constituency in the House of Commons.”

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Layered taco salad 1 398 ml can kernel corn, drained 1/2 cup salsa 4 cups crushed tortilla drained and rinsed 1/2 cup Ranch dressing chips 1/2 cup onion slices 1/2 tsp. chili powder 1 avocado, diced 1/2 head of iceberg lettuce 2 tomatoes, sliced 1 1/2 cups shredded Mex- 1/4 cup chopped Cilantro (about 5 cups) leaves 1 540 ml can of kidney icana cheese beans, drained and rinsed 1 200 ml can sliced olives, Combine salsa, dressing and chili powder. In a large glass bowl layer the lettuce, beans, kernel corn, onion slices, tomato slices, 3/4 cup of the cheese, half of the dressing, the olives, the crushed tortilla chips, avocado, cilantro and remaining dressing. Top with remaining cheese. Chill until ready to use.

Hylife negotiations resume

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner Negotiators returned to the bargaining table this week to work out a new deal for workers at Hylife Foods in Neepawa.

Local 832 president and lead negotiator Jeff Traeger said face to face discussions resumed on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Traeger noted that both sides remain very optimistic and believe they’re on track to reach a deal within the next few weeks.

“Negotiations have been productive and both parties are working hard to get the job done,” said Traeger. “It may be that we end up bargaining an extra day or two into the month of March. (It’s) not our preference to do that. We want to get a deal by the end of February. I think that the employer does to.”

In a video recently posted on the UFCW website, Traeger told union members that previous talks in January got a little

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The most recent five-year contract expired on Jan. 31, 2015 but remains in effect until a settlement is reached.

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Co-op purchases Eagle Agro Service’s retail business From left: Eagle Agro owners Arlene and Nelson Almey, Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op general manager Brian Hedley and Agro division manager Rob Melnyk shake hands in celebration of the deal.

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson The Neepawa Banner On Saturday, Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op announced the purchase of Neepawa-based Eagle Agro Service’s retail business.

The deal will see the Coop take over all of Eagle Agro’s services, except for aerial application, which will still be provided by Eagle Agro’s owners, Nelson and Arlene Almey. The purchase will help Co-op expand its current custom application and crop input business.

The purchase price isn’t being made public at this time.

Co-op general manager Brian Hedley said that the deal fits well with their current business, which like Eagle Agro, includes ground spraying and custom fertilizer application.

“The big thing is that Eagle Agro has been a strong name and a well run business. [The purchase] gives us the opportunity to increase our custom application in the area, and also allows us to provide aerial application… It enhances what we do,” he said.

All services will be booked through the Coop’s Neepawa or Gladstone Agro centres and Hedley said that the changes will be in place for the 2015 growing season.

Hedley said that the two businesses are working together to ensure that the change is seamless and that it’s business as usual for customers.

All of the Eagle Agro employees, about 12 in total, will be offered similar employment with Co-op.

"We are very excited by this new direction in our lives. The NeepawaGladstone Co-op's plans to expand meshed perfectly with our desire to concentrate on the aerial application business. This allows

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Archives looking for volunteers Submitted The Neepawa Banner Beautiful Plains Archives is an incorporated not for profit body dedicated to preserving the history of Neepawa and the surrounding area. We have been supported by the Town of Neepawa financially and by the Beautiful Plains County Courthouse Committee with rent free office and storage space.

We are now in need of volunteers to sit on the board of directors as a couple of directors are retiring. This will involve attending meetings – at most 10 a year and providing input into the management of the operations. Allan Drysdale acts as (paid) archivist and has the office open to the public a halfday each week. He can be contacted at bparchive@ wcgwave.ca or 204-8419050.

He looks after the paperwork involved with accepting donations and has much of our collection entered into an on-line database. You can check this out by going to www. mbarchives.ca and click on the search message.

One of the largest acquisitions in 2014 was the donation of over 400 photographs from Canada Salt. Most of these pictures are from the operations here in Neepawa and some on them have names. Anyone who would like to add names to pictures would be welcome to come in and review the collection. Other significant donations this

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Public budget consultation meetings are scheduled as follows : Neepawa Collegiate Library February 24th at 7:00pm

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Neepawa Natives defeat Dauphin Kings

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Shawn Pachet (9) gets a scoring opportunity on the Dauphin Kings net o n F r i d a y, F e b . 1 3 , a s N e e p a w a w o u l d e n d t h e e v e n i n g w i t h a 4 - 2 w i n .

Despite the hopes of post-season play being extremely dim, the Neepawa Natives still played with a purpose, as they topped the Dauphin Kings 4-2, on Friday, Feb. 12.

Steven Phillips scored the opening goal of the game late the first period to give Neepawa a 1-0 advantage after 20 minutes.

The Kings would reply however with an equalizer on the power play just 5:27 into the second period.

Natives forward Kyle McDonald would score an unassisted marker with a little under five minutes remaining in the middle frame to make the score 2-1 after 40 minutes.

Phillips would add his second goal of the evening at the 10:48 mark of the third to provide a two goal cushion for Neepawa.

The Kings would scored with 2:31 remaining in the final frame, but the Natives would reclaim their two goal lead with an unassisted empty netter by Reigan Buchanan. to make the final score 4-2.

The victory was the 14th of the season for the Neepawa Natives, equalizing their win total from last season with five games remaining in the season.

The next home game for the Natives is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 21, when they will once again host the Dauphin Kings. Faceoff is set for 7:30 pm at the Yellowhead Arena.

Neepawa Farmers to face Carberry in THHL playoffs

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The Neepawa Farmers will face a tough challenger in the Tiger Hills Hockey League playoffs. The club has been matched up against the Carberry Plainsmen in a best of five quarter final, that starts Friday, Feb. 20 at the Yellowhead Arena in Neepawa. Carberry was able to advance into the second round with a 2-0 preliminary series win over Pilot Mound.

As for the regular season results between Neepawa and w01_639427_DQ_EverythingFood_Jan22 Ad 2014.pdf 1 13-12-12 2:23 PM Carberry, it was the Plainsmen who held the advantage over the Farmers, winning two games of the three games in which they faced one another. The third matchup saw Neepawa win in overtime.

The other quarter final in the THHL East will see the Gladstone Lakers compete against the Swan Lake Cougars.

FILE PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX The Cougars topped Cartwright in two games to move F r i d a y, F e b . 2 0 .

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Losing doesn’t build character, it reveals it Losing sucks…I know that’s not exactly a Woodward and Bernstein type news exclusive I’m starting this column with here. I may as well throw in some other obvious statements such as water is wet and puppies are adorable, but stick with me on this. While there are exceptions to every rule, for the most part, losing is not something we as a species often enjoy. It’s even harder to deal with when you know the person, or in this case, team deserved better.

The Neepawa Natives are not making the MJHL playoffs this season. The club finds itself watching post season play for the fifth straight year, as Waywayseecappo and OCN garnered some timely and honestly unexpected wins against better teams in January. Those victories were the catalyst for their run to the best of three survivor series play in round. Until late last week, it was still mathematically possible for the Natives to advance to the post season…But realistically here, I think we all knew already that it was not in the cards.

Despite the way I’ve started this article, I have not come to bury the Neepawa Natives, but rather to praise them, because this has been a franchise that has faced the type of adversity very few would be able to bounce back from.

Before this season even began, the future of the community-owned team was very much in doubt. Board members and volunteers were putting in long hours to run the day-to-day operations, as well as putting in their own cash to keep the team afloat. The “Survive or Thrive” community awareness night held in April was a call to action and thankfully, Neepawa and the surrounding region responded.

The Natives entered the regular season with hope and an expectation that this could be the year where

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Eoin Devereux they take that next step to respectability. Their play in September and October showed that hope was realistic, as the team was 6-10-1.

While they were not rewriting the record book, as the Portage Terriers have been this season, the Natives were still playing well. In fact, several of those early defeats could have been wins if not for an unfortunate bounce or momentary lapse here and there. Regardless, Neepawa seemed to be moving in the right direction.

Unfortunately, a hectic playing schedule in late November took its toll on the team. As many as a half dozen core players were out of the lineup for an extended amount of time. That’s when the season fell apart as the Neepawa Natives went one-for-December. Despite the abysmal end to 2014, this club was still within reach of the final playoff spot.

That cautious optimism entering 2015 has slowly melted away, but not because of any lack of effort. The Natives were playing better, but it was not generating the desired effect.

Having watched about 40 of their games this season, I can say, for the most part, this year has featured a team that night in and night out, genuinely gave a damn. Even now, this is a club that is playing with some pride and

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is not simply going through the motions as the regular season winds down.

So now, as we prepare for another spring without MJHL playoff hockey, questions will be asked on what needs to change for next season. My answer for that not much needs to be deconstructed, because this team actually is headed in the right direction.

Now don’t take this laymen’s assessment as blind optimism though, as I do recognize that compared to other markets in the league, Neepawa does work from a disadvantage. We don’t have the fancy arenas or deep pockets that communities such as Portage la Prairie, Dauphin and Virden have, which hinders just how quickly we’re able to improve. And let’s not kid ourselves here, the aura of 2011 still surrounds this team to a degree, on a national level.

What I hope the community takes into the off-season is the understanding is that this club has made incremental gains, but to move to the next level, it’ll take more time and most importantly, more patience.

Losing sucks, whether you’re a player, a coach or a fan, but how you deal with it reveals the character of your team and your community and determines whether losing becomes a habit or a spark that ultimately ignites success.

Brookdale Mixed Bonspiel 3 on 3 Hockey

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March 12th -15th

$120 entry - includes roast beef supper Saturday Woman must play skip or third Wings and Pizza will be served.

Curling Kelly 204-476-0688 Shelley 204-354-2180 Hockey Stephane 204-476-0768 Darcy 204-841-1537

NEEPAWA MINOR BALL

Baseball/Softball REGISTRATION Thursday, March 5, 2015

6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at HMK School Library

Registration forms and more information online, Neepawa Minor Ball on Facebook

Late Fees Will Apply

Neepawa Natives 2015 CasH DRaw $25,000.00 Total Prizes Plus 50/50 Draw Tickets available at:

Harris Pharmacy, Home Hardware Team Electronics, Neepawa Natives games Executive Members

Deadline: Sunday March 1, 2015 MGCC License No. LGA4876-RF

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Classifieds –––––––––– In Memory

Halm: In loving memory of my husband, Bernard, who passed away Feb. 19, 2009.

It's sad to walk the road alone, instead of side by side, but to all there comes a moment, when the ways of life divide.

You gave me years of happiness, then came sorrow and tears, but you left me beautiful memories, I will treasure through the years. Forever loved and sadly missed by your wife Betty and family.

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I would like to say Thank You to the following people for helping me after my fall. Thank you to Denise Kennedy, Toby Dagg, the Neepawa Ambulance, Dr. Ong, Dr. Tariq and the nursing staff of the Neepawa Hospital. Also to the people who came to visit me in the hospital and at home.

Lloyd Graham

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Gun Show: Saturday, March 7th, Carberry Memorial Hall, 224 2nd Ave, 60 tables, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., tables $20, admission $4, Contact Brent 204-834-3206 or Marty 204834-2051

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Kelwood Winter Carnival, Feb 22, 2-4 p.m. at the Skating Rink. Costumes, races, painted faces and sleigh rides. _____________________ Minnedosa Adult Learning Centre: Do you need upgrading or a high school course for employment, postsecondary education or to get a Grade 12 diploma?

Registration now. Call 204867-2519

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

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Crisis Pregnancy Centre Winnipeg: Need to talk? Call our free help line, 1-800-6650570 or contact our Westman office: 204-727-6161

–––––––––– Help Wanted

Beautiful Plains Museum in Neepawa requires a university student for the position of assistant curator May 11 to August 28/15. Must have good communication and computer skills and be returning to studies in the fall.

Apply to: Box 1732, Neepawa and to youngcanadaworks.ca _____________________ CARGILL Plumas is actively seeking seasonal personnel for the 2015 spring season.

Valid driver’s license required.

Interested parties please contact Gary at 204-386-2075. _____________________ Chalet Floor & Window Fashions is seeking an office assistant, 20-40 hrs/week (term position). Applicants must have a professional attitude as well as excellent customer service and organization skills. Duties include, but are not limited to, answering phone calls, helping customers, basic computer tasks as well as other light duty tasks.

Interested candidates please stop in at Chalet Flooring, 139 Main St W to pick up an application or call 204-476-3071

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For Rent Erickson Lions Duplex for rent

2 Bedrooms All Appliances Heated single car garage $1100 per month plus utilities.

46 or 48 1 St. Street NW Erickson Contact Ron Wilmot 636 2799 ronwilmot@mynetset.ca

Services The Disability Tax Credit $1,500 Yearly Tax Credit $15,000 Lump Sum Refund (on avg) Covers: Hip/Knee Replacements Back conditions and Restrictions in walking and dressing

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Improve your health and your wealth get involved with an exciting company selling the Chi Machine. C+O=E~ Circulation + Oxygen=Energy. Call Chris Waddell 476-2846 for more information

Red potatoes, no fertilizer or spray, 50lbs $15. Alvin Weber, second lane right on Plumas hwy #260, N of #16. _____________________ 32" wide hospital bed. Head and foot rise with electric hand held control. Also, vibrates in 3 areas separately or all 3 at once. Intensity of vibration also varies. Worth $1,500 new. Will sell for $250 or best offer. Walker - hardly used $75, Acer 50" Plasma TV $250, stacked heavy duty washer & dryer $250. Call 204-966-3305 _____________________ At Riverside Cemetery, Neepawa. West presentation, south columbarium, Niche #7, Niche #23. $900.72 each.

204-476-5365 _____________________ Seasoned split oak stove wood. $140/cord. 841-0843

Roommate wanted for house in Neepawa. Rent $400+half utilities. With smoker. Ken 841-2037

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Looking for casual and part time staff for evenings and Saturdays. Requirements: Serving It Safe/Better Business Certificate, over the age of 18, reliable, able to work independent or with other staff, transportation to and from work. Contact Miranda Dezall, 204-385-2525, Mon-Fri 12-5 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion Branch #110 Gladstone.

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Notice Home Assistance Neepawa and District Annual meeting

Tuesday, February 24th at 12:30 Neepawa and District Drop In quilting room 310 Davidson .

Everyone Welcome.

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The following Private Land is being offered for sale: SE 33-22-11W, NE 32-22-11W, NE 21-22-11W, NW 34-2211W. The following Crown Lands have been approved

by Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development for transfer to the purchaser of the private lands listed as these are part of the ranch unit held by Tom Anderson of Alonsa, MB. NE 31-22-11W EX Road No. 616 PLTO, NW 31-22-11W, NW 32-2211W,NW 35-22-11W, SW 05-23-11W,SE 06-23-11W, SW 06-23-11W, NE 28-2311W West of Lake EX Road Plan No. 555 PLTO Subject to MHYD Easement, NE 2923-11W, NW 29-23-11W, SE 29-23-11W, NE 35-22-12W, SE 35-22-12W, SW 35-2212W SUBJECT TO MHYD Easement, NE 36-22-12W. If you wish to purchase the private land and apply for the Unit Transfer contact the lessee Tom Anderson at P.O. Box 114, Alonsa, MB. R0H 0A0. If you wish to comment on or object to the eligibility of this Unit Transfer write the Director, MAFRD, Agricultural Crown Lands, P.O. Box 1286, Minnedosa, MB. R0J 1E0 or fax 204-867-6578 _____________________ Bedroom suite: dresser, mirror, chest of drawers, headboard and night stand. In excellent condition, too large for current bedoom. $700.

204-727-5212

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For sale : 24’ x 38’ building in Ste. Rose. Reshingled and repainted in 2008. This building can easily be moved and used for different purposes. At present it is being used as a storage shed. For information call 204-447-3061 _____________________ ROUGH LUMBER, FULL DIMENSION 2x8, 2x6, 2x4, windbreak boards. Firewood slabs - 1 cord bundle $60. We buy standing spruce & poplar timber. Tri-J Industries. “Your Local Sawmill” 476-6798 or 476-6349

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Small 2 bedroom house in Eden. Mostly furnished. $600/ month plus utilities. 1 month damage deposit. Available Feb. 15th. Call 204-966-3305 _____________________ TRAILER RENTALS: cargo, dump, equipment, auto, livestock/horse. FORK LIFT TELEPORT 729-8989

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Storage vans (semi trailers) for rent or sale. Anderson's 204-385-2685, 204-385-2997 Gladstone.

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Budget Tire Co. We buy and sell good used tires. 7268199, Brandon

Birthday NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

ROLLING RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION BUDGET

The Rolling River School Division Board of Trustees and Administration will be holding a public meeting to discuss the proposed 2015-2016 budget. All interested individuals are invited to participate in this event.

Location: Tanner’s Crossing School, Minnedosa (Pit Area) Date: Wednesday, Feb. 25th, 2015 Time: 7:00 p.m.

TOWN OF NEEPAWA 2015 PESTICIDE CONTROL PROGRAM Is hereby given that the Town of Neepawa intends to conduct the following Pesticide Control Programs during 2015.

1. To control noxious weeds on street, boulevards, parks and cemeteries.

• Roundup Transorb HC • Maverick III • Premium 3 Way 2. To control pests such as mosquitoes, pine scale and spider mite. The proposed dates of application will be from June 1, 2015 to October 15, 2015. The herbicides to be used include:The insecticides to be used include: • Aqua Bac • Malathion The public may send written submissions or objections within 15 days of the publication of the notice to the department below.

Manitoba Conservation Pesticide Fertilizer Section Suite 160, 123 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 1A5 Allan Derhak Parks Chargehand Box 339, 275 Hamilton St. ~ Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Ph (204) 476-7600 ~ Fax (204) 476-7624 neepawa@wcgwave.ca ~ www.neepawa.ca

Come & Go Tea Celebrating

Pauline Prawdzik’s 90th Birthday Please accept this as your invitation and help us celebrate this special occasion.

When: Saturday, February 28th Time: 2 - 4 p.m.

Where: Kinsmen Kourts Please no gifts!

Thank You

Thank You SCOTT – Special thanks to Rita Friesen for the lovely funeral service, Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Service (Ryan) for the guidance, support and advice. The Church choir and the organist (Wendy) as well as the church ladies for the preparation and serving of the luncheon. The McCreary PCH staff for their kindness and compassion to Hazel in the past few years.

Thank you to all family and friends who called, sent food, flowers and cards to help support us at this difficult time.

Hazel Scott’s Family

In Memory

Betty Boop Though your smile is gone forever, And your hand I cannot touch, Still I have so many memories, Of the one I loved so much.

Your memory is my keepsake, With which I’ll never part, God has you in His keeping, I have you in my heart.

Vincent and the children

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NuVision Commodities St. Jean, MB buying feed grains, wheat, barley, peas, oats, off grades grain and custom hauling back to the Red River area. Phone 1(204)758-3401 or 1(204)746-4028.

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

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Custom bush clearing. Call Vic Klassen 204-476-0090 _____________________ MAJOR APPLIANCE and TV Service in home. Call 476-4077

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Obituary Hazel Scott Peacefully, on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the McCreary/Alonsa Personal Care Home, Hazel Scott passed away at the age of 87 years.

Hazel was born on February 3, 1928 in Willowbrook, Saskatchewan to Forbes and Emily McPherson (nee Henry). On October 30, 1947, Hazel married R.J. Scott and they resided and farmed in the McCreary area. She will be sadly missed.

Hazel was predeceased by her parents, her husband Bob, her son Ron as well as her siblings.

She leaves to mourn her passing and cherish many fond memories; her sons; Don (Doreen), Jim (Sharon) and her daughter-in-law Bernice and her 9 grandchildren Rob, Rick, Mark, Shelley, Jason, Jeff, Tanya, Chris and Carol and their families.

Funeral Service for Hazel was held on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 2:00 pm from Knox United Church, McCreary. Rita Friesen officiated with interment following in the McCreary Municipal Cemetery.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Should friends so desire, donations may be made in memory of Hazel to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 173, McCreary, MB, R0J 1B0.

Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Services, McCreary Chapel in care of arrangements, 204-835-2004, www.sneathstrilchuk.com

Irene Wylie Irene Wylie of Minnedosa passed away peacefully on December 16, 2014 at the Minnedosa Health Centre at the age of 88 years. Irene was born on June 4, 1926 to Stanley and Mary Wylie (Csversko) of Minnedosa.

Irene was predeceased by her parents Mary in 1985 and Stanley in 1987.

Irene received her education in Minnedosa and was raised in a loving and caring home and in her later years returned that love unconditionally to her parents. From her early upbringing, Irene was taught the value of hard work and held many clerking positions starting with Chipperfield's in Minnedosa, Knowlton's Shoe Store in Brandon as well as other clerking positions in Brandon and Rivers. Irene eventually settled on a Dental Assistant's position and worked for many years for Dr. Kennedy at the Brandon Mental Hospital until her retirement. The Kennedy's became her second family. Irene enjoyed life and retirement and in her later years took up golf with her best friend and enjoyed life to the fullest. Irene enjoyed gardening, her shopping trips to Minot, Rugby, Bottineau and Winnipeg.

Irene never forgot her rural roots and every fall travelled to the Csversko farms at Franklin to witness the fall harvest and see her favorite Uncles. Irene leaves to mourn many cousins in the Csversko and Wylie families and will be remembered as a very caring, thoughtful and compassionate person. According to her wishes, a private graveside service and burial will be held at a later date.

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ASSISTANT PROPERTY MANAGER The Assistant Property Manager, under the direction of the Property Manager, is responsible for coordinating all aspects of apartment community operations and to act as main point of contact in the absence of the Property Manager.

The right candidate must be a team player with a positive can-do attitude. Send Resume to: brandybhatt@outlook.com Post available for F/T and P/T Tel.: 647-609-1926

Agricultural Mechanic Great opportunity to be part of a remarkable team!

T.I.C. Parts & Service is an agricultural business that focusses on shortline brands in Neepawa, Manitoba.

They are seeking applications for an agricultural mechanic to join their expanding company.

Qualifications • Completed Agricultural Technician Course Level 2 or higher • Driver’s License • Works well individually and as a team We Offer • Competitive Salary • Benefit Package • Company RRSP • Job related training and development For More Information Call Darrell @ 204-476-0716 Please Drop Off Resume At T.I.C. Parts & Service 220 Hwy#5 North Neepawa, Manitoba Or Mail Box 746 Neepawa, Manitoba R0J 1H0

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Help Wanted Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone

Equipment /Utility Operator Required The Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone in Gladstone, Manitoba invites applications for the position of a full time Equipment & Utility Operator.

Duties: The Operator shall be under the direct supervision of the Public Works Foreman. The successful applicant shall be required to perform duties in all areas of the Public Works Department of the Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone.

Qualifications: • Must have a valid Class 5 Manitoba Drivers Licence and be willing to obtain a Class 3 Licence • Have mechanical aptitude • Have experience in operating mowers, tractors, loaders, heavy equipment • Be able to physically perform the duties as assigned • Must have or be willing to obtain Certification in Class II Water Treatment, Class II Water Distribution , Class I Wastewater Treatment and Class I Wastewater Collection.

Duties to commence immediately. Wages dependent upon qualifications. Benefits package included.

Interested applicants may submit a resume with two references no later than 4:00 p.m. Friday, February 20, 2015 by mailing, faxing or emailing applications to: Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone Box 25 Gladstone MB R0J 0T0 Fax 204-385-2391 info@westlake-gladstone.ca We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Long Haul Class 1S Truck Driver Gladstone, MB

Hours per week: 50 Hourly wage range: $20 Wage Details and Benefits: In addition to the hourly wage, we offer load premiums on temperature sensitive loads that require attention in below freezing conditions at a rate of $20 per hour for 2 hours per load of this nature.

The company offers Disability Benefits, Dental Benefits, Medical Benefits, Life Insurance Benefits and Vision Care Benefits.

Job Duties: Operate and drive class 1-highway tractors and super B hopper trailers with 8-axle configuration.

Loading and unloading of dry bulk commodity goods.

Plan travel schedules and routes.

Receive and relay information to and from the dispatcher.

Oversee condition of vehicle involving pre- and post-trip inspections.

Monitor vehicle performance.

Liaise with customers.

Must be physically fit and be able to climb a 4-rung ladder.

Potential employee is required to be away from home, travelling through Manitoba and Saskatchewan for a 5-7 day period with a varying start date during the week.

Qualifications, Requirements & Skills: English speaking/ written, must be fluent in both forms.

Grade 12 or equivalent Drivers License (Class 1) Clean drivers abstract Air brake endorsement Class 1 driving experience would be beneficial but not required.

Knowledge of driver log book, bill of lading, inspection reports, maintenance and repair reports, accident or incident reports.

Professionalism in customer service and with co-workers.

Job Term: Full time permanent position Company: Gladstone Transfer Ltd Business Address: Box 64, 1 Mason Street, Gladstone, MB, Canada, R0J 0T0 Contact Number: 204-385-2947 (Sandra, Tracy, & Jim) Cell: 1-204-856-7131 Fax Number: 204-385-3465 Email: gtl@mymts.net Website: www.gladstonetransfer.com Please submit resume, copy of drivers licence and abstract by either email to gtl@mymts.net or by facsimile to (204) 385-3465 or by mail to Box 64, 1 Mason Street, Gladstone, Mantioba, R0J 0T0

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FOODS Meat Cutter/Production Personnel HyLife Foods a division of the HyLife organization is engaged in the dressing and processing of hogs for both domestic and world markets.

To reach and sustain its position as a premier supplier of quality food products it strives to employ talented and motivated people who are capable of reaching the cutting edge of their discipline.

This position is based at the operations is in the vibrant community of Neepawa, Manitoba which has a reputation for its beauty and high quality of life. Due to rapid growth we are looking for Meat Cutters/Production Personnel.

Responsibilities / Duties include but are not limited to: • Slaughter, eviscerate and mark hogs for further processing • Cut pork carcasses into primal cuts for further specific specifications intended for commercial, industrial, institutional or wholesale use • To de-bone edible part and remove inedible organs or parts The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications: • Be able to work in a culturally diverse workplace • Have a good work ethic • Focus on treating people with dignity and respect • Appreciate a stable long term work environment • Experience as an Industrial Butcher or trimmer is required • Completion of secondary school may be required Current starting wage is $12.95/hour plus $1.00 per hour perfect attendance incentive!

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation based on experience and knowledge.

HyLife has been recognized as a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best-Managed Companies.

If you have the qualifications and the passion to meet this challenge then we would like to explore your potential.

Please apply online at http://www.hylife.com/currentopportunities.php We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone

Seasonal Operator Required The Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone invites applications for the position of a seasonal operator.

Duties: The Operator shall be under the direct supervision of the Public Works Foreman. The successful applicant shall be required to perform duties in all areas of the Public Works Department of the Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone Qualifications: The successful applicant will: • Be in possession of a valid Class 5 Manitoba Drivers License • Have mechanical aptitude • Have experience in operating mowers, tractors, loaders, heavy equipment • Be able to physically perform the duties as assigned Seasonal position to be April 1, 2015 – October 31, 2015. Wages dependent upon qualifications.

Interested applicants may submit a resume with two references no later than 4:00 p.m. Friday, February 27, 2015 by mailing, faxing or emailing applications to: Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone Box 25 Gladstone MB R0J 0T0 Fax 204-385-2391 info@westlake-gladstone.ca We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Municipality of Westlake-Gladstone

is seeking applications for a Full Time 10 month TERM Administrative Assistant.

Under the supervision and direction of CAO, the Administrative Assistant will provide support in the running of the day to day business operations of the Municipality.

Wage will commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The preferred applicant will have excellent interpersonal skills both verbal and written, be well organized and detail oriented.

Applicants must be proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook and have experience in accounting software applications. Municipal experience would be an asset.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume to the undersigned not later than 4:00 P.M. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2015.

Eileen Peters, CMMA Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone Box 25 Gladstone MB R0J 0T0 Phone (204) 385-2332 Fax (204) 385-2391 Email to info@westlake-gladstone.ca We thank all those individuals who apply; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Cropping Tenders is 10:00am on March 6, 2015 at 308-25 Tupper Street North, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, R1N 3K1. Please contact your nearest Crown Lands District Office for more information or call 1-866-210-9589.

A listing of Crown Lands District Offices can be found online at: www.gov.mb.ca/ agricuture/land/crown-land/ agricultural-crown-landsdistrict-offices.html. A complete listing of Agricultural Crown Lands available for rent can be found online at: www.clp.gov.mb.ca/leases_and_permits/properties. html#agLeasePermit or at any Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development office, RM office or First Nation Band office.

MOBILE HOMES

SPRING IS COMING! Own your home at 2014 prices!

Move-in ready at Rapid City. Show homes in Brandon. Glendale Mobile Home Sales, 260 Glen Avenue, Brandon 204-724-7907

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY

Year Round Cottages: Asessippi Ski Area & Resort, Skiing, Fishing, Golfing, Boating, Hiking. 0% Financing. Lots Only, Custom Built or Ready to move in.

Daymon 1-204-773-6228, dguillas@russellinn.com, www.asessippicove.com.

STEEL BUILDINGS

SAVE! NEW! WRAPPED! Queen Pillow-Top Bed Set $395 (Double set $375)!

8-piece solid wood Bedroom Suite including Queen bed, dresser, mirror, chest & 2 night stands $2,295. 12 Drawer Queen Storage Bed $595! 5 piece 42” round drop leaf set $595. Solid wood, 5 piece Pedestal table set, 40” round & 4 chairs, $599.

Power Reclining, black, leather set including sofa, loveseat, center console & chair $2,295. SAVE 2060% on other CLEARANCE Products! Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-6 & Sun 12-5. Call KDL Furniture at 204-571-1971.

660 Highland Ave., South side of #1 Hwy., Brandon.

REALLY BIG SALE! All steel building models and sizes.

Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring.

Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422 www.pioneersteel.ca

LAND FOR RENT

Deadline Tuesday Noon

AGRICULTURAL CROWN LANDS are presently available for rent for cropping.

These lands are situated in the Rural Municipalities of: ALEXANDER, CARTIER, LAC DU BONNET, ROSEDALE. Closing date for

STEEL/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www. crownsteelbuildings.ca

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SEASONAL & STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES • PARKS • CEMETERY • PUBLIC WORKS • WATER TREATMENT The Town of Neepawa is accepting applications for Seasonal and Summer Student Employment to work as labourers within Parks, Waterworks and Cemetery. Application forms and job descriptions are available at the Town of Neepawa Civic Administration Office, 275 Hamilton St, or www.neepawa.ca under Notices.

Applications should be marked: ” Summer Employment" and will be accepted at the Civic Administration Office until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 2015.

For further information please contact: Denis Saquet, Manager of Operations @ (204) 476‐7655 or email: ea@wcgwave.ca

We thank you for your interest in these positions; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

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2013 John Deere 50’ - 1830 Air-Seeder with 430 bushel 1910 cart. Single shoot, J.D. tips, 4 metering rollers, duals all around. Only done 1000 acres.

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• Hyland corn seed • Alfalfas • Clovers • Bromegrass • Fescues • Timothy • Ryegrasses • Orchard grass • Millets • Wheatgrasses • Native grasses • Lawn seed • Full line of forages

WHEAT: AC Brandon, AC Carberry BARLEY: Austenson, Desperado OATS: AC Summit, Big Brown CANOLA: Invigor, Brett Young, Nexera CORN: Pickseed, Elite FORAGES: Brett Young, Pickseed OTHER: Radish, Turnip, Millet

March 8, 2015

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Todd 204-386-2206 Darren 204-386-2072

Phone Jim Pollock

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Municipality of Westlake-Gladstone Tenders received until March 6, 2015 Rod Anderson Box 272 Gladstone, MB, R0J 0T0 West 1/2 13-15-11 NE 1/4 13-15-11

Conditions of Tender: 1. Interested parties must rely on their own inspection and knowledge of the property.

2. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

3. The purchaser(s) shall be responsible for payment of GST or shall self-assess for GST. 4. The Purchaser(s) will be responsible for payment of the 2015 property taxes.

5. Successful bidders will be asked to enter into a formal Purchase agreement covering the terms and conditions of sale.

6. Land to be sold as one complete package.

Any questions regarding these parcels or this tender can be directed to:

Rod Anderson 204-871-0040

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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION NO. 039171 SUPPLY OF SAND AND GRAVEL PRODUCTS FOR PICK UP OR DELIVERY PARKLAND AND WESTMAN CUSTOMER SERVICE AREAS To receive the proposal document please visit: http://www.merx.com/manitobahydro or call 1-800964-6379 Quotations may be submitted electronically, received by MERX (www.merx.com) or paper format to: Manitoba Hydro, ATTENTION: Purchasing Department, Mailroom, Ground Floor, 360 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3C 0G8 SCOPE OF THE WORK The work shall consist of all that is required for the supply for pick up by the Purchaser and/ or delivery by the Contractor of sand and gravel products for the Parkland and Westman Manitoba Hydro Customer Service Areas. The Work shall be on an as required call-out basis for a one year period from April 1, 2015 and until March 31, 2016. The Purchaser reserves the right to extend any subsequent Service Contract for up to two (2) additional, one (1) year periods.

Closing Date: 16:00 hours, Manitoba local time, March 9, 2015.

Contact: Keri Malcolm, Purchasing Department via email kmalcolm@hydro.mb.ca. If internet not available please call telephone 1-204-360-3632.

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FOR SALE BY TENDER Kelwood garage building with or without post hoist and tire changer. 4 lots 30' X 120' not including gas tank and pump.

Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Please send tenders to: Earl Burton Box 101, Kelwood MB, R0J0Y0 Tenders close March 20 2015

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Meyers Auctions & Appraisals Arden, MB Bradley Meyers, Auctioneer 204-368-2333 or 204-476-6262 Detailed List & Pictures at www.meyersauctions.com

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HILLSIDE ACCOUNTING

Tenders accepted until February 27,2015 Municipality of McCreary, Manitoba Property Legal Description: SW10 21 15W

Total Acreage: 160 (Grain) Separate tenders accepted. 10 % of tender required.

Balance to be paid in 30 days.

Conditions of Tender: - Purchaser(s) shall be responsible for payment of GST or shall self-assess for GST. - Purchaser(s) will be responsible for payment of the 2015 property taxes.

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MOWING

Eileen Peters Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone Box 25 Gladstone MB R0J 0T0 (204) 385-2332

Sarah’s Mobile Hair Care

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Construction

Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone

If further information is required you may contact Public Works Foreman, Terry Sollner, at 204-385-2039 or 204-871-5870.

Services Guide

Glenn Wohlgemuth

Send tenders to; R. Little 17 Athlone Drive Winnipeg, Manitoba R3J 3k7 Ph. #204-415-9272

within the boundaries of the municipality.

• Tender for the year 2015.

• Minimum of 1800 hours Maximum of 2000 hours (weather permitting) • Mowing to commence no earlier than June 15 and no later than July 1 of each year (at the discretion of council).

• Contractor to supply Municipality with machine list when submitting tender and specify GST amount in tender.

• Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted preference may be given to local contractors.

• Please provide two references.

• Sealed tenders clearly indicating “Tender” will be received by the undersigned until 4:30 p.m. February 27, 2015.

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• Excavations • Bale Hauling • Trenching • Landscaping • Gravel • Topsoil • Shale • Certified Installer for Holding Tanks, Septic Tanks and Drain Fields • Laser Ditching • Construction Site Prep • Dozer work • Brush Clearing

Matt Rempel Birnie, MB

Cell: (204) 841-0988

matt@rempelbackhoe.ca

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

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

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Certified Batch Plant and Cement Trucks Concrete • Gravel Sales • Rebar Sales Custom Hauling

Irvin 204-476-6236

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On Feb. 12, the students of Birnie Nursery School took part in a skating party at the Eden rink.

Following skating, the students made a Valentine’s Day craft, exchanged Valentine cards and enjoyed a great lunch, complete with valentine inspired desserts.

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A-225 Ellen Street, Neepawa

204-476-2315

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DENTURE CLINIC 225 Ellen Street, Neepawa 204-476-3298 1-800-932-6828

On Feb. 10, Gimli resident Ricki Sorota won the first jackpot in NAC-TV’s Bigger Bingo history.

Sorota won $2,250 playing a card purchased from the Gimli Rotary Club, who are selling cards this February in the Gimli area as a fundraiser. NAC-TV Bingo is broadcast live, every Tuesday at 7 p.m.

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Adaptive swim program hopes to Make Waves in Brandon

By Madelyn Flood Submitted Let me introduce you to an amazing student initiative dedicated to providing affordable and accessible one-on-one swimming instruction to children with disabilities. Making Waves Winnipeg, founded by Cameron Krisko in 2011, has shown phenomenal success. In only four years the program has grown from 10 kids and 10 instructors to 170 kids, over 70 volunteers and two pool locations in Winnipeg!

Our focused goal is now aimed at expanding to Brandon in order to spread water safety knowledge to more children and more parents in the Westman area. A 2002 study by the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention found that drowning is still the second-leading cause of injury-related death in children, despite a significant increase in general swimming proficiency in North America. The reality that we live in a rural area makes these lessons even more crucial for vacations, farming families and the upcoming summer season.

Personally, from the first day I started teaching lessons I knew that these kids would be giving me more than I could ever give back to them. Seeing their faces every week is pure joy.

Making Waves lessons are geared completely to the child and the individual attention allows us to teach at the childrens’ pace. This could be as big as someone jumping off of the diving board for the first time to as simple as a child entering the water or blowing bubbles.

Furthermore, the positive impacts on the children reach beyond the pool; from building friendships and self-esteem, along with practicing every day skills, for example, getting ready.

Beck, a swimmer who has been with the Winnipeg program since day one says his favourite part of coming to swimming is “jumping in the water and making a big splash!” These children love coming to the pool and the instructors love having them. Another swimmer in Winnipeg, Jacob, hopes that he will be brave enough to jump off the diving board one day.

Jacob’s mom said, “At the beginning of lessons, he was terrified of the water and now a huge step for him has been his ability to put his face in the water.

He now loves the water and swimming lessons and has

improved so much from when we first started with the program.”

With a pool lined up in Brandon, and interested children all we need are

weekly instructors to run lessons! Please note, as we are a volunteer run program, possession of an NLS is not a requirement although an extremely

strong asset. Certified lifeguards are on deck at all times and Making Waves instructors go through a complete training program. If you know

anyone in the community who loves teaching kids, is patient, fun, and has a swimming background please ask them to contact Cameron Krisko by email:

admin@makingwaveswinnipeg.org or 204-612-4440.

Let’s make this happen Manitoba! Please visit www. makingwaveswinnipeg.org for more information.

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