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Neepawa Tigers roar against MacGregor

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Clean up underway at Neepawa Home Hardware

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On Tuesday, clean up began at the site of the Neepawa Home Hardware fire. By Wednesday morning (above) crews had made good progress cleaning up the site.

On March 25, the store, as well as four apartments above, were destroyed by a fire.

May in Manitoba– four seasons, one weekend

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The Neepawa area was hammered by a storm over the Victoria Day long weekend. Saturday morning (left) started with beautiful spring weather, however in the afternoon , rain began. On Sunday (center), the rain turned to freezing rain and snow, which was paired with up to 90 km/h winds.

Across the region, homes were without power. By Monday, the warm weather was back and it was almost as if Sunday’s storm had never happened.

Council amends media policy and funding for fair

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner A few adjustments were approved on Tuesday, May. 19, to the Town of Neepawa’s municipal budget. The changes will not impact the tax rate for property owners and will simply see some existing allocated funding shifted.

The $5,000 that had been previously set aside by Council for the proposed Land of Plenty Festival has been given to the Neepawa and District Chamber of Commerce for its preparations on the Neepawa Fair. The funding is contingent on a promise from the Chamber that any profits generated be placed in a general account to use for any future fair events.

Town Council also approved examining a new partnership with the Neepawa Natives and the annual Sports Dinner. The junior ‘A’ hockey club had requested that council reconsider its decision to cut the level of annual funding given to the team. During budget deliberations, the amount set aside was slashed from $10,000 to $5,000.

Instead of returning the grant to its previous amount, council has brought forward the option of splitting the net profits generated from the annual sports dinner, usually held in the fall, with the team. The deal is contingent on both sides agreeing to a working and volunteer arrangement for the preparation and organization of the event.

Media relations policy Neepawa Town Council has approved a revised media relations policy. Council said that the point of the document is to ensure that the organization speaks with one voice and presents clear and concise information to the public or media.

As part of the policy, the mayor and chief administrative officer (CAO) shall be council’s official spokespersons on all matters. They shall also be responsible for issuing media releases as approved by the Council

for the Town of Neepawa. Such releases are to be prepared following consultation with applicable staff and their respective departments.

The CAO may nominate other staff to act as spokespersons for the municipality when necessary to provide accurate and factual information. The CAO will also be tasked with documenting media enquiries/responses and media releases. Such information is to be placed on file for verification purposes.

As well, municipal councillors may, in certain instances, be spokespersons on matters or events within their scope of authority. However, as outlined in the Council Members Code of Conduct, members must have respect for the decision making process of Council and uphold any and all decisions of council, even if doing so is in opposition to personal views. As the policy was presented on Tuesday, May. 19, it states that once a decision has been made, or a direction has been given by the majority of council, no individual member of council may speak to the press or the public, in contradiction of, or in opposition to a decision or direction of council.

Periodic census policy The Town of Neepawa intends to bring forward a resolution to the Association of Manitoba Municipalities con-

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nected to the creation of a new census option. Currently there is no legislated authority to conduct a municipal census in Manitoba, although there is a general census conducted by the federal government every five years.

Council believes that the national census is not a consistent indicator of community growth and diversity, and that municipal censuses would allow for collection of important demographic data to assist in the planning and provision of community services. The thought is that it’ll also allow municipalities experiencing high levels of population growth to capitalize on increased provincial grant funding involving population per capita formulae.

The resolution will be forwarded to the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) 2015 Mid-Western June District meetings for further debate. It is then anticipated that AMM will begin the lobby process to establish legislation supportive of enabling municipalities to perform their own census in the Province of Manitoba.

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By Evelyn Lewandoski Little Valley Jamboree The 18th annual Little Valley Jamboree will take place in Erickson on June 20 and 21.

This year we have two little girls we are sponsoring, named Bailey and Haylie. Here is a shortened version of their problems.

Bailey Phillips is an 18 month old little girl who was born with congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV).

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bone marrow biopsies and spends hours driving to and from the hospital in Brandon and Winnipeg.

Bailey lives in Roseland, MB with her mom and dad, Garret and Kristin Phillips, and spends hours playing with her big sister Leah.

She has glasses and hearing aids as a result of the virus.

Bailey still remains a bit of a medical mystery and they are constantly investigating into her situation with

specialists all over North America.

Haylie Hopfner lives in St. Rose, MB with her parents Steven and Jaimie. Haylie is as yet undiagnosed, a non-verbal little girl who does not walk, she sits and crawls, even though the doctors said, “She would never sit or crawl”. She has had five MRI’s, two muscle biopsies and lots of tests.

She has epilepsy and takes many medications. She attends Grade One, part time. Hailey has a team

of health care professionals and continues to be a happy seven year old child, who loves the outdoors, books and playing with her little sister Ayva. The family will soon have to do renovations on their home to accommodate her needs.

For more information and for a more detailed story of Bailey and Haylie see our website www.littlejamboree.com and you can also find us on Facebook.

Hope to see you all there!

Community garden ready for growing season Submitted The Neepawa Banner The Neepawa community garden is now in its seventh year. The garden, located just north of the Flats soccer field, has supplied bushels of fresh vegetables to gardeners in spite of the deer, rabbits and raccoons who also like the greens easily accessible in neatly planted rows.

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2015, you will receive a stamp in your passport, in addition to getting to experience what each of these unique museums has to offer. After collecting two or more stamps from different museums, you can fill out an entry form found in the middle of the Passport booklet, and be entered to win a prize valued at up to $1,000! Getting eight or more stamps puts you in contention to win the grand prize For a list of participating museums and to download a free copy of the Westman Passport, visit www. tourismwestman.ca

The garden started on Commerce Street, where no animals attacked it. When it was moved to its present location, gardeners soon found the need for a fence of some kind. With the help of town employees who cemented in the posts, the gardeners used deer fencing to deter the predators. This seemed to work, until a gardener came to get vegetables and found two large rips in the plastic fence, one where the deer came in and one where it left. Last year, the town increased the size of the garden, so the fence was extended. The deer and the raccoons continued to eat what appealed to them.

This has not discouraged the gardeners.

This year, the garden is managed by the gardeners themselves. After the town rototilled the plots, a meeting was held to discuss the future of the garden. People who like to grow are a breed of their own. A committee was formed to measure the plots and to look after which plot belonged to whom. There were many good ideas on aspects of the garden. Within a couple of days, the plots were measured and planting potatoes had begun.

The garden began under the sponsorship of Communities in Bloom, and has now reached the intended goal; it is not funded. It is run by those who garden there. If you have a wish to grow some of your own vegetables, there are a couple of plots available. Call Lorraine and Wayne Cabernel who have volunteered to look after the plots. Their number is 204-476-3143.

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Sun May 24 10:00 .... Calvary Church, Minnedosa 10:30 .Hello Dolly - NACI Presentation 12:30 ........ Hobbies - Model Tractors ...........Ad - Npa YH Roadrunners ‘15 1:30 ....... St. James Anglican Church 2:45 ..........Gardeners’ Day - Sprouts 3:00 ......... Gardeners’ Day - Planters 3:30 .Gardeners’ Day -1 Square Foot 4:30 ......LF ‘12 - Dreams & Rumours 5:45 ......British Columbia Boys Choir 7:00 ...... St. James Anglican Church 8:15 ...........Victory Concert - VE Day Mon May 25 6:00 ......Community Announcements 10:00 ..................LF ‘11 - Free Ride 11:15 . ..... Reunion - H.A.N.D. & VCC 12:00 ... ‘Ed Sullivan Show’ - Oct. 18 2:30 ............. Harry’s Classic Theatre 3:45 .New Piano Works - R. Bouchard 4:30 N . eepawa United Church Service 5:45 ............................NFB - Animals 7:00 ................................Coffee Chat 8:00 ..........Town Council Candidates 9:30 .Calgary Stampede - Motorcycles Tues May 26 6:00 ......Community Announcements 10:00 ........Town Council Candidates 11:30 .The Dennis Nykoliation Band 2:30 .... St. Dominic’s Church Service 3:45 ........... Tole Time - Teddy Bears 6:15 ........... LVJ ‘13 - Scott Cornelius ...................................................Filler 7:00 ..............NAC TV BINGO - LIVE ...................................................Filler 8:00 ....... Prior Family Fireside Music 8:30 ........... Selkirk Aboriginal Centre Wed May 27 6:00 ......Community Announcements 10:00 ........Town Council Candidates 11:30 ...... RCMP Musical Ride -2009 12:00 ..............................Coffee Chat 1:00 ....Fine Arts Music Festival 2015 2:30 ....... St. James Anglican Church 3:45 .War Amps - A Lifetime of Service 4:00 .Farmers Baseball vs Oak River 6:30 ..................................Herb Dock 7:00 ........................ News and Views 8:00 ..........................Mayor’s Hotline 9:00 ...C.O.P. Program - Coffee Chat 9:30 ...........................Wrestling #128 10:00 ........ Town Council Candidates

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Why can’t we fix the roads?

What worked 20 years ago may be a poor template for today

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hat’s a question I am often asked. It can be applied equally to all levels of government but mainly to municipal and provincial governments.

The federal government gets involved in roads and bridges to some extent, but generally in very large projects. A case in point is the new Gordie Howe Bridge between Windsor and Detroit. The day-to-day, garden variety road projects fall to the municipality and the province to build and fix. Our roads are generally deplorable, in spite of a lot of work being done from time to time. So why are they so bad?

The answers are fairy simple.

One is that there is no real program to regularly fix roads, sidewalks or bridges. There’s a general feeling that you only fix the disasters and in that way you squeeze the last little bit out of every chunk of pavement and concrete and avoid the inevitable replacement. I once asked a couple of questions of a public works manager, while in the mayor’s chair many years ago. I asked, “How many feet of side walk do we have in the Town of Neepawa?” The answer was, “Damned if I know!” So I asked “How long does a sidewalk last?. ”Again the response, “Damned if I know!” To that I responded, “Well, if you knew how many feet of sidewalk we had and how long a sidewalk lasts, then you could tell how many feet of sidewalk do we have to build every year.”

The plain truth is that most jurisdictions don’t even bother to figure those things out.

The second reason is that even if municipalities do know what is required to keep up with repairs, they don’t set aside money to do so. Yes, they have reserves, but they are small compared

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Ken Waddell to the task at hand. There is a shortage of money for roads and infrastructure.

There are reasons that municipalities are short of money. They want to keep taxes low and that’s considered a good thing but it is being increasingly argued that higher taxes, the death knell of any politician, may have to happen.

The third reason is that money gets misallocated within the municipal system as well as the provincial system. At the municipal level, there is a very strong reluctance to actually run things at the real cost. Money that should go to roads often gets shuffled off to subsidize services that can be allocated on a user pay basis. Water is the main culprit.

Everyone is scared silly of higher water rates and for good reason.

However, in Neepawa, the water rates are heavily subsidized by the taxes. That’s simply not right.

Water users should pay for water based on volume and they should pay the whole cost of supplying the water, the treating, piping the water and sewage. Hundreds of thousands of Neepawa tax dollars go to the utility and that has been a huge mistake. There are taxpayers who don’t have water and sewage but are paying for it through taxes and there are larger water users who are being heav-

ily subsidized. It’s just not right.

Other things are being subsidized by the taxpayers and they shouldn’t be. Arts and recreation are being subsidized by taxes and they shouldn’t be. The amounts are small compared to the tax subsidy on water but they still shouldn’t be happening. Arts and recreation should be on a user pay basis and any group or organization that’s involved in arts or recreation should have tax-receipt charitable status.

Many do but they rarely encourage the use of that status.

The biggest problem for municipal councillors and municipal staff is that they use last year as the template for next year.

There’s rarely a thorough review of what needs to be done and then a plan put in place to make the changes that are needed. What worked, whether it worked well or badly, 20 years ago may be a poor template for today. People basically are afraid of change and because they have so little experience with change, they become very bad at managing change.

So, if we want to have our roads fixed, things have to happen differently than they have in the past. Otherwise, our roads will continue to crumble and so will our communities.

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s we start the run up to the next provincial election, the government has been busy trying to convince voters that it’s small business friendly. It’s an interesting move for the NDP, long seen as the party of large unions.

The most recent announcement, made last week, came out of this year’s provincial budget. As part of the budget, the government has MY raised the PERSPECTIVE tax free income threshold for corporations from ate $425,000 to $450,000. ackman tkinson This means that businesses can earn up to that amount without paying corporate provincial income taxes, eliminating more taxes for small businesses. This is good news for the 2,000 small businesses the government expects will benefit from the change.

On $500,000 of taxable income, provincial corporate income taxes range from a low of $9,000 in Manitoba, up to $40,000 in other provinces. Starting next year, when the new rules are in place, Manitoba corporations will pay only $6,000 in taxes on $500,000 of taxable income.

The impact is real and Finance minister Greg Dewar notes that Manitoba is still the only province that has eliminated the small business tax. He adds that since 1999, the NDP government’s changes have resulted in $3.8 billion in savings for Manitoba small businesses.

We all know how important small businesses are, especially in rural areas. These businesses are vital to our communities, providing us with goods, services and employment. They make our communities feel like home.

They are also very important to the economy, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) keeps data about businesses and has found that 98.2 per cent of Canadian businesses have fewer than 100 employees. Just over half of Canadian businesses, 54.9 per cent, are micro business, having between one and four employees.

According to BDC, the top four categories of small businesses are retail, other services, construction and professional, scientific and technical services. These types of businesses are prevalent on every Main Street across our region. Helping these entrepreneurs and their hardworking staff is very important, but there is just one catch in the government’s most recent initiative.

The catch is that many of these small businesses, the backbones of our rural economies, will not be benefitting from the province’s changes to the small business tax threshold. Many aren’t incorporated and only corporations will benefit from the changes.

According to Statistics Canada data released last year, in 2010, there were roughly 0.6 million self-employed people in rural and small town Canada, representing 21 per cent of total employment. How many tradespeople or hairdressers, for example, do you know who are incorporated? Looking at the common categories of small businesses, it would appear that few of them will benefit from the newly announced tax breaks.

Instead these entrepreneurs are paying personal taxes, with Manitoba’s notoriously low basic personal exemption. In Manitoba, the basic personal exemption remains at $9,134, the fourth lowest in the country. No changes were announced in this year’s budget.

Talking about tax breaks for small businesses sounds great, but if the province is serious about keeping money in the pockets of small business owners, they would have invested in raising the basic personal exemption. A higher basic personal exemption would benefit all Manitobans, including the smallest of small business owners.

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Rolled oat cookie An old fashioned favourite! This was my mom’s recipe that she used for plain rolled oat cookies or for oatmeal date cookies. You need to use a metal cookie cutter for these as it takes a sharp edge to cut through the oatmeal.

Rolled oat cookie 1 cup butter 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup milk

2 cups rolled oats 1 1/2 cups flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt

Cream butter until fluffy. Add vanilla, then sugar and mix until creamy. Add milk and oats. Add other dry ingredients and combine thoroughly. Chill for at least two hours. Roll out dough on lightly floured counter, cut out circles and bake in a 375° preheated oven for 7-10 minutes or until lightly browned.

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Last Friday, students at Erickson Collegiate held their annual plant sale and barbeque. Proceeds from the event go towards the school’s horticultural program. Working the barbeque were students (from left): Leon Brandon, Jeremy Shorting, Autumn Boles and Teyanna French.

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WTO rules against country of origin labelling Hort Soc hosts plant sale Banner Staff The Neepawa Banner On May 18, the Appellate Body of the World Trade Organization (WTO) issued a final ruling confirming that U.S. mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) discriminates against live imports of Canadian cattle and hogs.

The ruling, the fourth and final from the WTO on COOL, effectively ends the eight-year legal battle initiated by the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) in 2007 challenging the U.S. labeling law for violating the U.S.’s international trade obligations.

“Today is an incredibly important and historic day for Canada’s cattle industry,” said CCA President Dave Solverson. “With a final ruling from the WTO affirming the Canadian beef industry’s right to fair market access firmly in hand, the CCA urges the U.S. Congress to finally repeal COOL on red meat,”

he said.

“Although not unexpected, we are very pleased with the WTO’s ruling,” said MBP President Heinz Reimer. “We have long maintained that COOL is a discriminatory practice and the WTO’s decision makes this clear once and for all. If the U.S. were to repeal COOL there would be immediate positive effects for producers in Manitoba and across Canada.”

“MBP also recognizes the diligent work of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association which worked to keep this issue front and centre with key decision makers on both sides of the border since 2007,” Reimer added. “Their efforts are greatly appreciated.”

The CCA applauds Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Minister Gerry Ritz, International Trade Minister Ed Fast and the Government of Canada for their efforts on this file including a strong legal per-

formance in Geneva, diplomatic representations in the U.S. and Mexico and an unwavering commitment to target U.S. exports for retaliatory tariffs should the U.S. fail to repeal COOL. The CCA has spent $3.25 million fighting COOL since 2007 but Solverson said the cost to fight COOL is minor in comparison to the cost COOL has inflicted in the overall industry. “On behalf of the people who operate Canada’s 68,500 beef farms, I thank the Government of Canada for standing firm against the unfair discrimination of U.S. COOL and ensuring that the U.S. meets its international trade obligations,” he said.

Solverson thanked the WTO Appellate Body for delivering a clear and decisive final ruling that leaves no doubt as to the unfair discriminatory nature of COOL and in fact reinforces the international trade body’s three earlier rulings that mCOOL violates

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the U.S.’s international trade obligations. With today’s ruling, the U.S. has exhausted all of the appeal options available to it through the WTO, he added.

The CCA encourages the Government of Canada to move without delay to request WTO authorization to impose retaliatory tariffs on key U.S. exports.

Once that authorization is received later this summer, Canada will be in a position to implement those tariffs.

In 2013 the Government of Canada announced a list of commodities being targeted for potential retaliation in the amount of $1.1 billion. That figure was based on the annual impairment suffered to that point under the 2009 final COOL rule. The amount has grown significantly following the May 23, 2013 COOL amendment – a path the U.S. chose to go down that actually increased the discrimination instead of genuinely fixing COOL. The amount of U.S. exports that Canada will be seeking WTO authorization to apply retaliatory tariffs upon will be made known shortly.

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Take a hike... With the Dead Ox Trailblazers Kids from Neepawa, Riding Mountain, Kelwood, McCreary, Laurier and Ste Rose have been active and enjoying the outdoors as part the Dead Ox Trailblazers’ junior club, the Dead Ox Sprockets. Dead Ox Trailblazers are a not-for-profit club on the east side of RMNP whose motto is “Investing in trails for healthier communities”.

The group hosts hiking every Wednesday at 6:30; trail build evenings every Thursday at 7 pm at the East Gate and Sunday group rides at 4 pm.

They are planning a special event for International Trails Day, Saturday, June 6. Call 204 835-2529 for more information.

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Season ticket drive begins for Neepawa Natives

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner The Neepawa Natives are hoping a new tiered season ticket drive will give fans a little more bang for their puck.

Earlier this week, the MJHL club announced details to its 2015-2016 ticket campaign. Neepawa Natives board member Trevor Lizotte said for the upcoming season, it includes a new Builders Club membership.

“What we’re doing is introducing a premier VIP season ticket package,” said Lizotte. “Basically, it’ll be a way for those who can afford it, to support the team. It will give you access to all the nonfundraising events that the team puts on. A game-pass for all exhibition, regular season and playoff games at the Yellowhead Centre.

As well, some exclusive lunches with coaches and members of the club. You will also be recognized on a plaque that’ll hang at the Yellowhead Centre to honour those who contributed a little bit extra to keep the team a viable option for the community.”

The Builders Club, which is the brainchild of Ross McBride, also includes a free replica jersey and discounts to all Booster Club apparel.

Other tiers include a single season ticket package that will offer the replica Natives jersey and a discount for four green fees at Neepawa Golf and Country Club. A regular season ticket package without the additional items will also be available.

Lizotte said providing as many options as possible for people to support the club was very important.

“We are still the most economical ticket in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. Last year there was a deeply discounted price to keep the team alive and generate interest in the town,” said Lizotte.

“This year, there is an increase in the cost, but it’s still much less than other communities. There is great value in the early bird price of $199.00 for the basic ticket package and it is the cheapest price in the MJHL.” All early bird pricing is in effect until July 31st, 2015. Anyone interested in additional details can learn for at the team website at www.neepawanatives.com

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The Neepawa Natives hope to see support in the stands from fans during the 2015-2016 MJHL season

NACI Tigers dominate on ball diamond

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The Neepawa Tigers baseball and fast-pitch teams had very successful afternoons on the fields on Tuesday, May. 20.

The boys baseball team was able to blank the MacGregor Mustangs 25-0 in the Zone Seven semi-final. In girls fastpitch action, NACI was able to shutout the William Morton Warriors 5-0 to win the Varsity Girls Zone Seven final.

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Neepawa Curling Club windup results

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Men’s Club Champions: Ron Kulbacki (missing), Hans Pedersen, Harvey Hanke and Cory Burnside. Trophy presented by Mathew Kulbacki

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Men’s ‘B’ Side Winners: Dave Soroka, Dave Sawchuck, Matt Brown, Dustin Soroka and Wayne Bell (missing). Trophy presented by Mathew Kulbacki

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Seven members of the Neepawa Tigers participated in the Rural Manitoba Football League All-Star Game on Friday, May. 15. They played for the Northern Division All-Stars, who defeated the South Division 22-14. (L to R): Brady Plett (33), Linden Baker (17), Brady Unger (8), Jessy Doerksen (75), Brett Jonasson (44), Brendan Cowan (25), and Scott Dowd (28)

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Classifieds –––––––––– Thank You

We would like to thank everyone for coming out to our bridal shower and social evening held in our honor on April 18th. Thanks to all who came or sent gifts to the shower and to the ladies of Riding Mountain for organizing the afternoon and the wonderful lunch. Many thanks to everyone who attended and helped out at the social. A special thank you to those who contributed gifts to our silent auction. What a great day! Elizabeth Ostendorf and Todd Suderman

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In Loving Memory of my grandson Matthew April 12, 1990 - May 22, 2014 And my husband Bev June 2, 1935 - July 3, 2005 Our Family Chain is broken, and nothing seems the same.

But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

Sadly missed and forever cherished by Shirley and Family

In loving memory of Matthew McConnell who left us so suddenly May 22, 2014.

It only takes a little space To write how much we miss you But it will take the rest of our lives To forget the day we lost you.

So deeply loved...

And so deeply missed by Mom, Dad, Donica, Grandmas, Aunts, Uncles, cousins and a large circle of very good friends.

In loving memory of

Delmar Gordon Anderson

June 29, 1939 – May 22, 2011 More times than we can count as we carry on with the day, something triggers a memory and we can hear what you'd say.

You were always quick to laugh, and had a mischievous smile.

A loving husband, dad and Pappa, what we'd give to chat awhile.

Lovingly remembered by Yvonne, Wendy, Griffin, Kirsten, Shannon, Jamie and Nathan, Bernadette, Duane, Devin, Bailey and Dustin

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Terry Vandervoot

March 12, 1965 – May 24, 2010 My brother, my friend.

It's been a while since you've been gone things just haven't been the same.

This just does not seem real and who is there to blame?

Do not question God, that's what they say.

But who can explain why God took our brother away?

We miss you so much I have so much to say.

Every time I go somewhere they always mention your name.

Such a good person, a caring man, a son, a brother, uncle and a great friend.

You are in a much better place now all your problems have gone away.

But remember we will meet on the other side one sweet day!!!

Lovingly remembered by Mary, Verl, Olie, Shanon, Anne, Ryan, Nick and families

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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 _____________________ The Wellwood Cemetery Association has hired Bluebird Yard and Garden Care for their summer maintenance program. Any donations are gratefully accepted and used to pay for this service. Please make cheques payable to Wellwood Cemetery Association and mail them to: Blair Graham, Box 11, Wellwood, MB R0K 2H0 _____________________ Tom Anderson of Alonsa, MB intends to sell private lands: SE 33-22-11 W, NE 32-22-11 W, NE 21-22-11 W, NW 3422-11 W to David and Robin Borne who intend to acquire the following agricultural Crown land leases: NE 31-2211 W, NW 31-22-11 W, NW 32-22-11 W, NW 35-22-11 W, SW 05-23-11 W, SE 06-23-11 W, SW 06-23-11 W, NE 2823-11 W, NE 29-23-11 W, NW 29-23-11 W, SE 29-23-11 W, NE 35-22-12 W, SE 35-22-12 W, SW 35-22-12 W, NE 3622-12 W by Unit Transfer. If you wish to comment on or object to the eligibility of this purchaser please write to: Director, MAFRD, Agricultural Crown Lands, PO Box 1286, Minnedosa MB R0J 1E0; or Fax 204-867-6578.

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Bay Hill Inn & Suites, 160 Main St W, P.O. Box 2250, Neepawa, MB, R0J 1H0, is seeking a hotel manager with at least 3 years hospitality experience. Job duties include budget preparation, monitoring of revenues, recruitment and supervision of staff. $20-25/hr plus bonuses. Also seeking cleaning supervisor with hotel cleaning experience. Job duties include recruitment and supervision of cleaning staff, assistance with cleaning as required. $18-20/hr. Please apply with references by mail or email to m.kirit@yahoo.ca. _____________________ Brandon Sun is looking for a reliable early morning newspaper carrier in Neepawa.

Mon - Sat only, no Sundays.

This opportunity is open to adults and seniors. For more info contact Ashley Michiels, district manager, 204-571-7427 or amichiels@ brandonsun.com _____________________ Jarvis Meats of Gladstone requires a full time meat cutter. Experience preferred but will train the right person.

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Thank You The family of Frank Cook would like to extend our sincere thanks to so many who were part of dad’s life.

To the Home Care staff who supported him while he lived in his apartment, thank you for helping him remain independent for so long. To the staff and residents of the Elks Manor, your kindness and friendship were of great value to him. Special thanks to Cathy and Sharon for your extra care and kindness which he appreciated so much. To Dad’s coffee buddies, thanks for making almost every afternoon more interesting! Our gratitude goes out to the staff at Country Meadows Personal Care Home for your kindness and expert care, especially in those final days and hours. To Brian and the staff at White’s Funeral Home, thank you for supporting us as we prepared to celebrate his life. To Reverend Kristin Wood and the United Church choir, thank you for making the service meaningful and personal. To the UCW ladies, thank you for such a wonderful lunch after the funeral. To all those who knew dad and shared a moment to visit or call, have coffee and share some news or ease the burden of the many tasks that had become difficult, we thank you too.

Sincerely, Bruce, John, Sheri and Families

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Part time help wanted. We need experienced class 1 A truck drivers, loader and excavator operators. If you have some time available give us a call. Wages negotiable.

Anderson Sand and Gravel 204-385-2685 Gladstone _____________________ Westway Inn at 153 Main St W, P.O. Box 816, Neepawa, MB, R0J1H0, is seeking a hotel manager with at least 3 years hospitality experience.

Job duties include budget preparation, monitoring of revenues, recruitment and supervision of staff. $20-25/ hr plus bonuses. Also seeking cleaning supervisor with hotel cleaning experience. Job duties include recuitment and supervision of cleaning staff, assistance with cleaning as required. $18-20/hr. Please apply with references by mail or email to m.kirit@yahoo.ca

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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

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Village of Alonsa is seeking tenders on a minimum of 300 linear feet of sidewalk removal and replacement.

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Very sound throughout, 215,000 km, trailer tow package, nearly new tires, new battery, brakes, windshield, 316 V8, one owner, well cared for. $2,800 Ph 204-476-3741 _____________________ 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 _____________________ Round glass picnic table with umbrella. Four metal frame chairs-with cushions in clean, good condition. Asking $100.

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3 bedroom, new condos in Neepawa, 5 appliances.

Phone 204-761-8001 or 204-476-6362 (Liz). _____________________ Churchill Block, Neepawa, 2 bedroom suite, available immediately. Call 204-841-1298 _____________________ Osbourne Units in Neepawa: Bachlor suite for rent June 1st. $310/month, $10 parking/month, plus hydro. Please call 204-869-8777 _____________________ Room for rent near downtown Neepawa, preferably male, non smoker. Phone 1-204210-2001 _____________________ TRAILER RENTALS: cargo, dump, equipment, auto, livestock/horse. FORK LIFT TELEPORT 729-8989

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For Sale or Rent: 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, condo in Neepawa.

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Price negotiable. Would consider trading for land, fixer-upper, cottage etc. 204570-2446 Jake Hamm _____________________ Storage vans (semi trailers) for rent or sale. Anderson's 204-385-2685, 204-3852997 Gladstone.

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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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We are seeking a candidate that has an interest in serving the community of Neepawa through the development of programs and services that reflect local needs and/or interests. Supervisory and organizational competence, strong interpersonal communication skills, problem-solving ability, computer skills, and a good working knowledge of spelling, composition, and arithmetic are required. The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete a minimum of one course in a library training program within the first year of employment. The position requires travel to Brandon for the purposes of monthly rotations and/or occasional meetings; a valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle are job requirements.

This is a full-time position. The successful candidate will be required to work a minimum of 37.5 hours per week. Attendance at Board/community meetings and library seminars/workshops may require additional hours and such attendance is expected when appropriate.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume, including contact information for three (3) references to the address below: Shelley Mortensen, Chief Librarian Western Manitoba Regional Library 710 Rosser Avenue, Unit 1 Brandon MB R7A 0K9 Telephone 204-727-6648 Fax 204-727-4447 Email: wmreglibrary@gmail.com Posting is open until filled. Review of applications begins June 1, 2015.

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Program Coordinator Ebb & Flow First Nations

Applied Counselling Skills Centre of Continuing Studies Competition #50 (14/15) Part-Time Term: May 2015 – September 2016 Salary: $58,915 – $73,572/annum Classification – Program Coordinator Extension Services 1 Assiniboine Community College strives to create exceptional learning experiences for our students. We put a high priority on student success and are committed to building an environment that creates and supports a high level of student engagement. The Centre of Continuing Studies is looking for a Program Coordinator for our Applied Counselling Skills program being delivered in Ebb & Flow First Nations, Manitoba.

Be Passionate. You are passionate about student success and engagement and have a direct understanding of the educational needs of individuals within the counselling field. You lead students to an understanding of their role in the social services setting, supporting them to integrate their theoretical knowledge with individual clients and community programs.

Take Initiative. Your previous experience shows that you are independent and that you look for opportunities to expand educational services within communities. Self-motivation combined with an energetic attitude and a collaborative spirit will build the groundwork for success in this position.

Deliver Results. As the Program Coordinator, you will be responsible for assisting with curriculum development, instructor recruitment and supervision. Experience teaching in an adult setting is considered an asset. You will have solid knowledge of applied counselling supported by a relevant Degree or Master’s Degree and will draw on your diverse experiences to support student success.

Assiniboine Community College is committed to contributing to First Nation, Metis and Inuit prosperity. In accordance with the college’s strategic direction, preference will be given to Aboriginal candidates.

This competition will remain open until filled.

If you are interested in this career opportunity, please forward your résumé and cover letter to: Assiniboine Community College, c/o Human Resources 1430 Victoria Avenue East, Brandon, Manitoba R7A 2A9 Fax: 204.725.8736 or E-mail: humanresources@assiniboine.net

We thank you for your interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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markets. To reach and sustain its position as a premier supplier of All products prices exclude quality food it strivestaxes to employ talented and motivated Prices do not include 5% GST people who are capable of reaching the cutting edge of their discipline.Price This position is based at the operations in the vibrant community of Neepawa, Manitoba which has a reputation for its $0.00 beauty and high quality of life.

$0.00 will include the following responsibilities and This position day-to-day functions: $0.00 • Set-up and run orientation for newly hired employees $0.00 • Provide assistance for all Benefit Programs WANTED BUYING OLDER FIRE• Monthly$0.00 locker inspections and locker database maintenance ARMS. Single pieces or • Enter Union employees into employee Tracker collections. AlsoTOTAL western PRICE $0.00 • Sit on various committees to record minutes relics or dug-ups. Con• Support HR Manager tact Stan 204-426-5272 Cell 204-326-7038 Email: • Support Health and Safety team sbarta4440@gmail.com.

• Support Domestic Recruitment Specialist • Support Immigration Case Manager as required • Document filing

Western Manitoba Regional Library requires a

Serving the town of Neepawa, the Library has over 18,000 items in its collection and over 1,000 registered borrowers. It is currently open Monday through Friday, including Thursday evenings. The Branch Supervisor is responsible for the Library’s day-to-day circulation and reader’s advisory services, programming, community relations and general administrative tasks.

Church Worship Times Prepared by the Neepawa Ministerial St. James Anglican 11:00 a.m.

First Baptist 11:00 a.m.

Calvary Chapel 10:30 a.m.

Knox Presbyterian 11:00 a.m.

Roman Catholic Sat. 7 p.m. Sun 11:00 a.m.

Ukrainian Catholic 9:00 am every second Sunday Neepawa United Church 11:00 a.m.

Brookdale United 9:30 a.m.

Christ Lutheran 9:00 a.m.

Filipino Church 1:30 p.m.

Waldersee Lutheran 11:00 winter 10:00 summer

TRUCKLOAD MATTRESS SALE! Biggest Savings of the year on mattress sets on all sizes from Twin to King.

Double or Queen pillow-top mattress sets starting at $389. Beautyrest Queen mattress set $649 in tight-top model, $699 in 3” pillow-top model. King mattress sets starting at $695 in pillow-top model. Twin spring system mattresses starting at $169.

All other mattress models will receive a 10% DISCOUNT on a minimum $500 pre-tax purchase. Ideal time to stock up on mattresses for Cottage Prepared by the REP. Season! Sale runs HR Wed., Lily ADWORKS FOODS May 6 until May 31, limited DESIGNER Service Team Julie stock. Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat PROOFED 10-6 & Sun 12-5. Call KDL Lily Generalist Human Resources Furniture at 204-571-1971.

ESTIMATED Marie 660 Highland Ave., South HyLife Foods a division of the HyLife organization, engaged in side of #1 Hwy., Brandon.

SENT the dressing and processing of hogs for both domestic and world

BATTERIES FOR EVERYTHING. Auto, farm, conSTEEL struction, ATV, marine, BUILDINGS motorcycle, golf carts, SPRING SALES WITH phones, tools, radios, com- Date Insertion Ad Size puters etc. Reconditioned, HOT SAVINGS! All steel building models and xsizes obsolete and hard-to-find May 15/15 3 col 7.1068 batteries. SOLAR equip- are now on sale. Get your ment. The Battery Man. building deal while it’s hot.

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The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications: • Highly organized • Intermediate or better Excel and PowerPoint skills • Accurate and precise • Analytical and innovative thinking skills • Works well with teams • Good communication skills • Brings a level of maturity consistent with integrating into a fast paced and team based environment • Good decision making skills • High energy, welcomes challenges and change • Understands HR department strategy as it relates to the business • Formal education/training in HR preferred • Understanding of Manitoba and Canadian Labour Laws preferred • 1 year or more experience in Manufacturing industry preferred 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 www.hylife.com/currentopportunities.php or send your resume by mail to: HyLife Foods Attention: Domestic Immigration Specialist Box 10,000, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Website: www.hylifefoods.com Applicants that are not currently eligible to work in Canada will not be considered for this position.

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

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

HEARING: RM of Alonsa Municipal Office LOCATION: 20 Railway Avenue, Alonsa, MB DATE AND TIME: June 24, 2015@ 10:00 A.M. GENERAL INTENT: 1) To enact the RM of Alonsa Zoning By-Law No. 1502 Areas Affected: The RM of Alonsa FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela Sul, CAO RM of Alonsa Phone: 204-767-2054 Dated this 4th day of May, 2015.

Pamela Sul, Chief Administrative Officer A copy of the above material may be inspected at the location noted above during normal office hours, Monday to Friday.

Copies may be made and extracts taken therefrom, upon request

HEARING: RM of Alonsa Municipal Office LOCATION: 20 Railway Avenue, Alonsa, MB DATE AND TIME: June 24, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.

GENERAL INTENT: 1) To enact the RM of Alonsa Development Plan By-Law No. 1501 Areas Affected: The RM of Alonsa FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela Sul, CAO RM of Alonsa Phone: 204-767-2054 Dated this 4th day of May, 2015 Pamela Sul, Chief Administrative Officer A copy of the above material may be inspected at the location noted above during normal office hours, Monday to Friday.

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NOTICE OF BY-ELECTION Notice is hereby given that a vote of the Municipality of McCreary will be taken to elect one Councillor for the Rural Ward from the following duly nominated candidates: SCOTT, Sharon THOMSON, David J. WHYTE, Allan VOTING PLACE The voting place will be open for voting on Wednesday, the 17th day of June, 2015 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the Municipality of McCreary Council Chambers, 432 First Avenue, McCreary, Manitoba.

IDENTIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED BEFORE BEING ALLOWED TO VOTE. A person may be required to produce one piece of government issued photo identification (for example - driver’s license or passport) or at least two other documents that provide proof of identity.

ADVANCE VOTING For the purpose of accommodating persons who are qualified to vote, but who have reason to believe that they will be absent or otherwise unable to attend their proper voting place on election day, an advance voting opportunity will be located at the Municipality of McCreary Council Chambers at 432 First Avenue, McCreary, Manitoba and will be open on Saturday, June 13, 2015 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

APPLICATION TO VOTE BY SEALED ENVELOPE A voter who is unable to go in person to the voting place or vote in advance, may apply in person, in writing, or by fax to the Senior Election Official at P. O. Box 338, McCreary, Manitoba, R0J 1B0, Fax: 1 (204) 835-2649.

If applying in person*, a voter may apply between May 14, 2015 and June 15, 2015. * A voter applying in person may pick up a sealed envelope ballot package at the time of application.

If applying by mail or fax**, a voter may apply between May 14, 2015 and June 12, 2015. ** A voter applying by mail or fax will receive a sealed envelope ballot package by regular post, or by making alternative arrangements with the Senior Election Official.

REBA KEELE, Senior Election Official Municipality of McCreary P. O. Box 338 – 432 First Avenue McCREARY, Manitoba R0J 1B0 Telephone: 1 (204) 835-2309 Fax: 1 (204) 835-2649

Tender Boundary Road Projects

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Irvin 204-476-6236

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Chester Wohlgemuth Cell: 204-476-0595 Home: 204-966-3481

CONDITIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS 1. Equipment a. All equipment must be in first class condition (1,1) -3- 10&11 - Apr 12/13.indd 10/04/13 10:19 AM b. All trailers must be end type or belly dump type and be in first class condition 2. Independent Checks Equipment may be subject to spot checks 3. Materials Day care and boarding. Located on Hwy. 10 All materials will be included in the Tender and be subject to inspection and between Brandon and Minnedosa. approval of the Municipal Council or the RM of North Cypress-Langford foreman Call or e-mail for rates and information.

4. Delivery Phone 204-826-2849 or The project will be constructed during the period of June 15th to August 15, k-9countrydogretreat@hotmail.com 2015 weather and road conditions permitting, upon the approval of Municipal Councils or the RM of North Cypress-Langford Foreman 5. Location One mile west of the Town of Neepawa on road 84N 6. Tenders a. The municipality shall have the right to reject as irregular, any tender which contains any omissions, erasures, alterations, or items not called for in the Tender by the Municipalities HEIGHTZ ROOFING b. The Municipalities shall have the right to reject any obviously unbalanced tenders.

Free Estimates The right is reserved by the RM of North Cypress-Langford and the RM of Reasonable Prices Starting at $1.50/sq Rosedale to reject the lowest, any or all tenders, to waive defects and to accept Specializing in Roofing, Fascia, Soffit any tender which they may consider in the best interest of the Municipalities Ashley Palmer 204-872-7200 c. Each bidder shall be deemed to have personal knowledge and to have informed himself as to the actual condition and requirements thereof, including labour conditions, labor rates, requirements of the Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Act W210, and where applicable, meet the requirements of the Workers Compensation Board. The bidder shall not “When quality and experience matters” claim at any time after the submission of the quotation and subsequent exe With over 8 years of experience in the industry cution of the quotation that there was any misunderstanding in regards to the Specializing in roofing, soffit and fascia conditions imposed by the quotation 7. Price All types of siding I/We, the hereinafter signed, hereby tender and agree to execute and construct Decks & much much more! all the work of every description required in the construction and final completion of the following work: Travis Brown Rebuilding of 1.6 km of gravel road, project to include but to be limited to: 204-648-6616 a. Excavation of current road gravel surface 3”deep X 24’ wide to be travissb@outlook.com windrowed to shoulder for later use. The existing road surface must be made suitable for the installation of fabric at a 6% cross grade. Removal www.facebook.com/travisbrownconstruction of any material that may puncture fabric. Fabric is to be woven geo textile 250 or equivalent to 24’ in width (or MIT class 2) with no less that 5’ overlap at seams b. Base is to be 2” and down screened gravel at 8% -12% clay compacted to 12” c. 12” base to be covered with A-base gravel 10-14% clay content compacted to 6” with 6% Cross slope d. 200 yards/mile traffic gravel 3/4 crushed 10-12% clay content. Finished road to have 6% cross slope, top width 24’, 4 to 1 grade slope • Excavations • Bale Hauling • Trenching e. All intersecting roads are to be brought up to Grade by the Contractor • Landscaping • Gravel • Topsoil • Shale f. Tender to include all materials- contractor is responsible for any signage • Certified Installer for Holding Tanks, Septic Tanks and Drain Fields required during construction. All Utility locates are the responsibility of • Laser Ditching the contractor.

• Construction Site Prep Please submit all tenders to: • Dozer work • Brush Clearing Sandra Jones, CAO Matt Rempel Box 130, Carberry, MB, R0K 0H0

EXCAVATIONS•DOZER WORK LOWBED•GRAVEL HAULING CONCRETE WORK Contact Vic 204-476-0090

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Windshield replacement  Free courtesy cars Rear & sideglass replacements with $300 deductible or less  Free pick-up delivery  Long crack repairs

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AIR CONDITIONING SPECIALISTS! REMOTE CAR STARTERS (Recharges, Retrofits, Nitrogen pressure testing)

The annual McHappy Day took place on Wednesday, May 6 with community business staff assisting.

Pictured from left, Vincent Hooper, Mark L e b o u t i l l i e r, K a r e n Rourke, Norma Terrick, Jackelyn Manjares and Mayor Adrian de Groot.

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Happy Rock Horseshoes ready to ride

By Madison Teichroeb Happy Rock Horseshoes 4-H On March 18, the Happy Rock Horseshoes held their monthly meeting at the Westbourne Longburn Community Centre. At our meeting, we discussed helping the Kids Help Phone service again this year. We all agreed that we would donate some money to that service.

After the meeting, everyone separated to their groups.

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The younger members practiced putting a halter on a fake horse and then tying a lead rope. The older members worked on their booklets.

On April 15, the Happy Rock Horseshoes held their monthly meeting at the Plumas Legion. During the meeting, we discussed mental health, physical health and horse health. After the meeting, Brenda Tonn and Sheri Tonn lead Zumba class for physical health. Afterwards we played a memory game for mental health.

Everyone had fun.

Our club will be riding every Friday and everyone is looking forward to working with their horse.

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NEW LISTING 317 Elizabeth Street - MLS #: 1512367 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1 level home, renos, flrg, doors, & windows. Sgl att. garage.

John Nelson 204-476-6719

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FOR KEN CAMERON & DEBBIE BRITTON Saturday May 30, 2015 11AM Minnedosa, Manitoba

Directions From Minnedosa, north 5 miles on Hwy #262, east 1 mile on Rd #87N, north on Rd #101W, first yard on west side of road.

Yard marker #87114. Watch for signs.

EQUIPMENT JD 4010 tractor, std shift, triple hyd, pto, 6283 hrs, good tin, runs nice •JD 626 AMT Gator with tllt box, good shape • 1961 OLDS 98 with Starfire motor (runs and drives, good tin) showing 59597 miles • 1983 Ford F-350 1 ton, 351, 4 spd, box & hoist, 70,697 km showing, as is, not safetied • Exmark Lazer, commercial, zero turn lawn tractor with Ultra Vac bagger, 50” cut, 1231 orig hrs (premium unit) • Suzuki 160 Quad Runner, 2wd (runs good) • MTD walk behind tiller • Antiques table with 5 chairs & matching buffet • china cabinet • washing machine • hutch • dresser • jewellery boxes • dinnerware • cutlery • tools • Vintage Coke cooler, works great, cold drinks! • Hereford ornament • bed • black dog ornament • horse ornament • wooden covered wagon • pictures • mirror • Guns (2) double barrelled shotguns (Moore Arms Co & Pieper Arms) • 30 US or 30-40 Craig Winchester with lever action • CIL model 171 .22 • semi auto .22 • (2) Cooey .22 single shot • Tools & Misc • very large asst of tools • hand tools • drill press • 2 wheel trailer • heavy cable • barbells • sleigh • chimney pipe • truck topper • lumber • t-bar from ski lift • large selection of household • dishes • glassware • records • water tank • furniture • air compressor • rain barrels • engine hoist • scrap

John Lamport: (204) 476-2067 • Tim Dowler: (204) 803-6915 See our website for full listing www.lamportanddowler.com

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Auction Sales NEW LISTING 608 Third Avenue - MLS#: 1512893 2 bdrms, 1 full bath, 2 lrg bedrooms, 4 appliances incl., sgl garage, Landscaped.

Liz Sumner 204-476-6362

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FARM AUCTION FOR

MURRAY AND LINDA MCCASKILL DEAD LAKE RANCH AND RUTHERFORD RIDDELL Saturday June 6, 2015 10:00 A.M. Gladstone, Manitoba OWNERS’ CONTACT: Home: 204-385-2764 Mobile: 204-856-6714

DIRECTIONS: from Gladstone, 1 mile east on Hwy #16, 2 miles south (Rd. 64 west). Driveway marker #79155. Watch for signs.

SPECIAL COW & CALF SALE Thursday May 28th - 1:00 p.m.

MARK JACQUES EDDYSTONE, MB. (204) 448-2214 50 Redx heifers (young cows) w/Redx calves Top pick of 70 pairs, calves will be from 3 - 8 weeks old at sale time, Fully vaccinated, and bull calves are ringed.

More consignments welcome, 100 pairs expected.

BIRNIE DYCK, STE ROSE 30 black & red cows and calves.

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FEATURED ITEMS: 2003 MF 6280 fwa, 3ph, Quickie Loader w/grapple, 8’ bucket, bale forks, 7,000 hrs, Rear tires 20.8-38, New front tires 16.9-R28, bought new, premium unit • Case 2294 3ph, powershift, duals, 6937 hrs • Husqvarna YTH 150 riding mower • Cat D-7 cable dozer, w/blade, good running order, good paint • 1978 GMC General semi,runs good • 1985 GMC half ton w/deck • 25’ tandem end dump • Titan 22’ tandem axle stock trailer, 2 dividers, rubber mat floor, great for horses or livestock, great shape • 1978 Linden 45’ equipment trailer w/flip up extensions & hydraulic ramp • 2009 New Idea 3743 tandem manure spreader, heavy axle, dual beater, good floor, bought new • 2009 Hesston 1372 12.5 ft Discbine, 1000 shaft, steel rollers, bought new • 2001 Hesston 4755 mid square baler approx 40,000 bales w/Valmar preservative applicator • AND MUCH MUCH MORE!!

There is a large assortment of equipment, shop and misc., panels and posts, antiques, and household items up for offer as well as EXCELLENT quality riding horses!

Auctioneer's note: Join us for this fantastic auction including high quality farming equipment, antiques and riding horses. Murray & Linda McCaskill are experienced horse trainers who have a variety of AQHA Quarter Horses up for auction. Some started under saddle with additional horse listings at http://www.deadlakeranch.com/ Don't miss this unique and enjoyable auction.

John Lamport: (204) 476-2067 • Tim Dowler: (204) 803-6915 See our website for full listing www.lamportanddowler.com

FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION FOR HANS AND MONIKA SCHNEEBERGER PLUMAS MANITOBA THURSDAY JUNE 4, 2015 AT 6:00 P.M.

Location at the farm. From Plumas take the 265 west for 5 miles and 1 north on mile 75 and ½ east, From Neepawa North on # 5 till PR 265 then east aprox. 11 miles.

1983 GMC 7000 Single axle truck, v8 5 & 2 trans 15 ft steel box and hoist • 1996 Bob-co 30 ft cattle trailer tandem axle, 24 ft newer floor, goose neck hook up • 1985 Cougar Steiger CR1225, 4x4 tractor 3306 Cat Engine, 12 speed standard, pto, 18.4 x 38 duals, outback ezee - steer, serial #cus5317804 showing 4369 hrs • Case 4890 four wheel drive, power shift, pto needs new clutches, engine and differential are sound, front axle steering only, 8892 hours •1990 IH 1680 Combine, pickup head, chaff spreader, chopper, feeder house reverser, grain loss monitor, brand new Radiator, serial #488890 • Massey Ferguson 885 diesel swather with 25 ft Macdon header • Side drive over swather carrier • Hesston 565T Round baler, total bales 10,775 serial # 5657 • Renn 18 in Roller mill pto drive on transport • KELLO model 210 heavy 12 ft Offset breaking disc • Hesston 2410 40 ft Disc • Laurier Packer Bar 40 ft • 1998 Summers 5 bar Tine Super Harrow 60 ft • CI model 279 field cultivator 32 ft with Mulchers • Brandt 60 ft sprayer • Farm King 13’’ x 85 pto auger new gear box in hopper • Sakundiak 8’’ x 50’ pto grain auger • Shop built 18 round bale hauler trailer, with rear steering • New Holland model 80 manure spreader tandem axle 10x20 tires, serial #496914 • Two Lewis cattle oilers with mineral feeders • Two 500 gal water tanks Galvanized • Parts drill IH 7200 Hoe Press, good 2x14 ft Grass seeders sell separate • Ranger 175, Calf creep feeder with panels on trailer • Cattle loading chute • 20 ft Drag harrows • Boat 22 ft with inboard V8 engine, with canopy and trailer, electric winch, etc • Arctic cat ATV 4X4 300 CC • Larger pile of Scrap Iron • To public, these people have sold their Farm and will sell the above machinery to the highest bidder, there will very little small selling, remember WE START ON TIME.

Owners 204 386 2849

www.billklassen.com Bill Klassen Auctioneers 204-325-4433 • Cell 204-325-6230

A16 NEEPAWA BANNER MAY 22, 2015

School space alternatives Education matters

By Board of Trustees Beautiful Plains S.D. Beautiful Plains School Division has a problem almost unique in the province among rural school divisions – it’s running short of space. It’s a lovely problem to have; it means our community is growing and thriving, but it’s still a serious problem.

With the expansion of HyLife Foods’ pork processing plant in Neepawa, newly arrived workers and their families have increased the number of students in the two local schools from a low in 2008 of 763 to a figure that by the beginning of this year was 904, and is now more like 913 — almost a 20 per cent jump! Added to the problem is the provincial initiative requiring that no class from Kindergarten to grade three may have more than 20 pupils, so just adding desks to existing rooms is not just worse for the children, it’s forbidden.

But what happens when we run out of classrooms?

Schools are only so big.

We do have two wellmaintained and wellstaffed schools in outlying towns that might be used, but parents in town haven’t been keen to move their children to the smaller, more personal distant environment, even though we’ve offered to run a special bus out if numbers warrant. [That offer, by the way, still stands. If enough parents request a different school “if transport is provided,” the bus will run.

We’ve also juggled the space in our existing schools by putting the grade six classes that used to be in our primary school over to the high school, but still it has been necessary to add portable schoolrooms to both our schools.

The best solution would be to build another school, or expand an existing one.

It would serve as a middle school and take care of grades five to eight.

New school buildings aren’t just expensive and complicated; they must be built from an allotment the provincial government makes to capital projects across the entire province.

Getting a place on their list takes a lot of effort.

The division has done as much of its homework as possible; we’ve commissioned an authoritative report detailing our needs in terms of space and fa-

cilities and we’ve engaged architects to draw up plans of what that would look like as an addition to NACI, with perhaps some additional space given over to a child care facility, which

is not just badly needed here in Neepawa, but is an initiative of the provincial government.

Our plans have been submitted, and now we wait to see if and when we can

start the lengthy building process. In the meantime, though, we have enough space to be going on with, and a wonderful staff to work in it.

Here are the beliefs and way of life that God our Father accepts as pure and without fault. When widows are in trouble, take care of them. Do the same for children who have no parents. And don’t let the world make you impure.

James 1:27 Graciously submitted by Wayne Fossum

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2015 John Deere 4044 R Cab Tractor, MFWD | JD H180 Loader | JD 673 Roto Tiller | Frontier SB1184 Snowblower 2015 JD Z950R Commercial Zero Turn Mower with 72” Mower Deck | 2015 JD XUV 825 Gator (retail $104,610.90 plus tax) ENNS BROTHERS - NEEPAWA

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2015 LUND 1650 Rebel XL Sport Boat

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Portage Terriers crowned national junior ‘A’ champs

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner A remarkable season for the Portage Terriers has concluded with a historic win at the RBC Cup National Junior ‘A’ hockey championship, as they defeated the Carleton Place Canadians 5-2 on Sunday, May 17.

The victory, before a capacity crowd at the PCU Centre in Portage la Prairie, snapped a 41-year national championship drought for the Manitoba Junior Hockey League.

The 2015 edition of the Terriers are also only the third MJHL team to ever be crowned national Junior A champions. The other clubs to achieve that feat were the 1973 Portage Terriers and 1974 Selkirk Steelers.

It was the first time in 10 years that a host team has captured the RBC Cup; the last being the Weyburn Red Wings of the SJHL. This was the fourth RBC Cup appearance for the Portage Terriers, who

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Brad Bowles (9) races to retrieve a loose puck in the Canadians zone during the third period of the RBC Cup Championship previously played on the national stage in 2005, 2011 and 2012.

In the final, the Terriers

received scoring support from Grant Valiquette, Davis Ross, Jordyn Boyd, as well as Brad and Shawn

Bowles. Alex Robinson and Maxim St. Pierre were the goal scorers for the Canadians. Portage goaltender

Zac Robidoux, who was named the player of the game, made 26 saves for the win. Guillaume Therien

meanwhile stopped 22 of 26 shots for Carleton Place.

After the game, Terriers captain Tanner Jago said it felt great to achieve what’s been the players’ ultimate goal for over a year. “We have just worked so hard all year for this day. This is just a dream come true,” Jago.

“At the start of this year, this was our goal and now that we’ve actually done it, it’s just an amazing feeling.

It’s a special moment for all of us.”

Terriers forward Brad Bowles added the historic significance of the victory was very gratifying.

“This is the biggest trophy in junior hockey and no matter what happens now, our names are a part of history,” said Bowles.

Terriers general manager and head coach Blake Spiller said that he feels happy for the players because he and assistant coach Paul Harland have seen first hand, just how much time and hard work they’ve put in all year in order to achieve this goal.

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The Portage Terriers celebrate with a team picture with the RBC Cup and the national championship banner right after their 5-2 win over the Carleton Place Canadians

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Home and Garden Top five mistakes new gardeners can make and how to avoid them Food Matters Manitoba Submitted Every experienced gardener will tell you that when they started out they made many mistakes, whether it was forgetting to weed, getting the wrong fertilizer or over-watering, it has happened to everyone. What is important to remember is that they learned from those mistakes and moved on which has made them the gardening professional they are today! If you think being a new gardener is intimidating, educating yourself about what to avoid is important to a healthy and stress-free harvest season.

Here are the top 5 mistakes new gardeners make and how to avoid them.

Fertilizing When investing in fertilizer there are many things to consider when preparing your garden. Too much fertilizer can harm the health of your plant and the environment, and too little fertilizer will result in a lack of necessary nutrition for plant growth. It is important to educate yourself in advance on which fertilizers to use dependent on the types of plants you are growing throughout the season. The wrong fertilizer can encourage weeds and diseases even while helping plant health. Some additional tips to remember when using fertilizer: • Test the soil before you fertilize and be aware of the nutrient content, PH and organic matter composition of your garden.

• If your test indicates that you are in need of fertilizer, make sure that you are doing it at the right time of year and you are weary of the weather. If it is too dry, the lawn will burn, and if it is too wet the fertilizer will run off into a water source resulting in pollution.

• Research synthetic fertilizer alternatives. Sometimes it is not necessary to use synthetic fertilizers, and you can use household items or other store bought alternatives to improve plant health. These could include adding compost or mulch, aerating your garden or investing in organic fertilizer.

Growing New gardeners often bite off more than they can chew in a figurative and

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Mixed variety of plants at Skoglund Greenhouse, Minnedosa. literal sense when it comes to gardening. Known as “plant lust“, new gardeners often try and grow everything they possibly can as fast as they can whether or not they are limited by space or time. When beginning your planting season it is important to remember that growing something edible from a tiny seedling does take time. Investing in plants that you cannot provide for in terms of space, air circulation or sunlight is costly and disappointing because they often will not grow and if they do grow, they will be overcrowded and prone to disease. Some additional tips to remember when growing: • Grow plants that are native to your area • Leave plants room for air to circulate constantly • Play close attention to

the planting instructions outlined on your seed package and make sure you are companion planting (view companion planting table) Watering When it comes to gardening, watering is one of the necessary components to plant health and growth.

One of the mistakes new gardeners make is watering too much, or watering too little, because they are unaware of proper methods. Every plant is different and its vitality is dependent on the soil, weather, time of year and many other variables. The solution to avoiding any H20 dilemma’s is simple, all you need to do is pay attention. The first thing to check when watering your garden is the soil, if it feels moist to a depth of six to

12 inches, you are in good condition, if there is no wet residue coming off of your finger or the item you are using to measure, your garden is in need of some care. Before grabbing your watering tool, check the weather forecast and make sure you will not be getting an abundance of rain that day. Too much water can deprive your plants of necessary oxygen and may lose their ability to absorb water. If your plants foliage begins to brown and the edges are beginning to fall off, that is a sign of over-hydration. Although more watering may be necessary if you have extremely hot weather, dry soil or crowded beds, it is up to you to gauge and measure how much water

is needed for your plants to thrive. A great tip to think about when watering your plants is that it is like a healthy diet, everything you consume needs to be in moderation and balanced to fulfill your nutrient needs. Plants are living things and are in need of the same consideration and care. Some additional tips to remember when watering: • Seeds and seedlings need moisture close to the soil’s surface • Ensure that more established plants receive water to the root zone of the plant and not the leaves.

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Courtesy of the Winnipeg Health Authority Submitted Every living thing needs a few basics in order to thrive: water, food, air and the right amount of sunlight. Plants are no different. They need your help in order to grow tall and produce lots of vegetables and fruit. Here are some tips to make your garden grow.

• Plant your garden after June 1, after all danger of frost is over.

• Read the seed packages. They give you information on how to plant the seeds, how long it takes for the plants to sprout and how tall and wide the plant will become.

They also give you an idea of how long it takes for the plant to mature - or produce vegetables that you can eat.

• Some plants take a long time to mature, like cucumbers, watermelon and pumpkins. Many gardeners start these plants indoors in March or April. So, if you want to grow this type of veggie or fruit, it's best to buy them as seedlings from a garden centre.

• Root vegetables, like carrots, beets and radishes need room to grow downward, so plant these seeds in deeper pots or dig your garden a little deeper. These veggies also do best when planted in the spring or fall, but not in the heat of mid-summer.

• You don't need to dig a separate area in your garden for vegetables. Plant tomatoes at the back of the flower bed. Mix carrots and lettuce in with the flowers.

• Plants need to be fed. The best fertilizers include organic fertilizers like animal manure, compost, worm castings and seaweed. Read the directions on the bag before adding these fertilizers to your plants, as you can “burn” the roots with too strong an application of fertilizer. The directions will also tell you how often to add fertilizer during the growing season.

• Plants need to be watered, some more than others.

Herbs don't need a lot of water. Tomatoes need to be planted in sunlight and watered when it's cloudy as watering them when the hot sun is beating down will cause the blossoms to drop off. All plants should be watered before the leaves begin to droop.

• Some plants like to have their “feet in the shade, and head in the sun”. This means they like to have cool roots.

Squash and zucchini plants should be planted behind something taller, like tomatoes, which will shade their roots, but allow them to grow vines into the sunnier areas of the garden.

• Put a mulch of leaves, grass clippings or peat moss around the base of your growing plants to keep their roots cool and stop weeds from growing.

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Try to pick your vegetables at peak maturity, on the day you are planning to eat them water from a garden hose. Slugs can be flicked off with a garden tool.

• Here's an old gardener's trick: cut milk cartons into open-ended sections, and use them as a "collar" around newly planted tomato seedlings. The collar will stop cut-worms from chopping down the skinny tomato seedlings, and it provides a walled area to pour water into.

• Many tomato plants will grow tall, then flop over. Tie them to a stake to keep them upright and ensure the tomatoes are not eaten by slugs. Use a q-tip or a paint brush to pollinate the tomato flowers, if you haven't seen any insects pollinating the flowers.

• When growing pumpkins or squash, watch for the flowers that have started growing tiny gourds. Clip the growing end of the vine, so the plant concentrates its energy on growing pumpkins or squash, instead of growing a really long vine.

• The best part is the harvest! Try to pick your vegetables at peak maturity, on the day you are planning to eat them.

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Above: The tree lot at Skoglund Greenhouse near Minnedosa.

Left: A & B Dalrymple of Minnedosa provides floating plants for water gardens.

Continued from page B2 All gardens need to be tended to on a regular basis in order to be successful.

Many weeds are harmless on their own but when they are competing with your plants for the same space and sunlight they begin to cause problems.

Some additional tips to remember when weeding: • Try not to let a weed get to seed, it is harder to get rid of and will spread around • When pulling out the weed, it is easier if the soil is moist and the weed is young because it has not established a strong root • Use mulch in between your plants to prevent additional weeds from growing

Being disappointed because you were unsuccessful The last mistake many new gardeners make is focusing on their failures and not continuing to garden in the following year. Many gardens are unsuccessful because of things you are unable to control such as weather or pests, but the newbie gardener tends to focus on what they did wrong. What is important to remember when you are a newbie gardener is that everyone was once in the situation you are in. Every professional gardener had to make mistakes and learn from them and there is not one that would tell you any different. There are many things you can

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