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Marking the season with A Noel Celebration

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On Sunday, Dec. 13, the Neepawa and Area Community Choir performed a Christmas cantata entitled A Noel Celebration. The choir got into character to tell the Nativity Story from the perspectives of the different people involved. The story was spoken, with songs after each character’s monologue. Many of the songs were familiar Christmas carols to new tunes, arranged in four part harmonies. The evening ended with a standing ovation from the audience and a final song dedicated to those going through difficult times this holiday season.

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‘Reflections of the North’ at the VCC

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There is a new exhibit for the month in the Manawaka Gallery at the Viscount Cultural Centre (VCC). “Reflections of the North” is an exhibition of paintings by Kirk Sauer that features portraits of First Nations elders and the landscapes in northern Canada.

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WISHING YOU ALL A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY Kirk Sauer was born in London, Ontario, but has worked in northern indigenous villages as a teacher. His art tells of his experiences and the people he’s met in the north. The paintings are a touring exhibition from the Manitoba Arts Network and will be at the VCC until Jan. 5.

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The new emus at the Neepawa Bird Sanctuary have been officially named “Jake” and “Jill”.

The Leisure Services Department for the Town of Neepawa and Jake Birch, the founder of the bird sanctuary, wanted to include the community in deciding the names for the two birds.

Ballots were created and the community was encouraged to nominate one female name and one male name. In total, they received 163 nominations for the male name and 155 nominations for the female names.

The winning female

name “Jill”, was nominated

by Ambre Wahoski. For her participation, the Grade four student from Hazel M. Kellington Elementary School was presented with a $25 gift card, which was donated by Dairy Queen.

The winning male name was “Jake” and was brought forward by Erica Ramiro, a Grade three student at HMK. She was presented with a $25 gift card, donated by The Town of Neepawa, for her participation.

New emus were generously donated by Darian and Tani Major to help fill the void left after Chopper the emu, a long time resident of the sanctuary and popular attraction, passed away in the fall.

Turkey tetrazzini This dish, using leftover turkey, was named after a famous Italian opera singer “Luisa Tetrazzini” in the early 1900s. It really is a fancy name for turkey casserole.

This casserole freezes well for a later time.

Turkey tetrazzini 1 medium onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup diced red pepper 1/4 cup butter 1/3 cup flour 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper or more to taste 2 tsp. dried parsley 1/2 tsp. dried thyme

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Jake and Jill are on display at the Neepawa Santuary.

Settlement Services changing with the times

By Ken Waddell The Neepawa Banner Neepawa and Area Immigration and Settlement Services Manager, Don Walmsley was the guest speaker at the Dec. 11 Neepawa Rotary Club meeting. Walmsley gave a brief outline of the early days (2006), when an area welcoming committee pre-dated government support for immigration settlement around Neepawa. It was a local community driven initiative, with an emphasis on helping families obtain clothing, bedding and household items to start their life in Canada.

(Ed. note: The first of the recent immigrants worked at Springhill Farms, even before it became Hylife and were often from African countries, such as Liberia. When Hylife took over the hog plant, waves of immigrants came

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The emphasis and scope of such services expanded around 2008, with the province of Manitoba utilizing mostly federal dollars to aid newcomers by advising on a wide range of topics and questions.

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Wed Dec. 23 ..............Community Announcements 10:00 ........Springtime in the Rockies 11:00 .............................Glory Bound 12:00 ..............................Coffee Chat 1:00 ...........................Orkney Islands 2:30 ....... St. James Anglican Church 3:45 ... Farmers vs Cartwright - 12/18 5:45 .Canada Day - Banff Parade ‘14 6:30 ..................................Herb Dock 7:00 ........................ News and Views 8:00 ..........................Mayor’s Hotline 9:00 ..Npa Natives vs Portage -12/19 11:30 ....Community Announcements Thurs Dec. 24 ..............Community Announcements 10:00 ..........Christmas Programming 11:00 ....Community Announcements Fri Dec. 25 ..............Community Announcements 10:00 ..........Christmas Programming 12:30 ....Community Announcements Sat Dec. 26 ..............Community Announcements 10:00 ..........Christmas Programming 10:30 ....Community Announcements Sun Dec. 27 ..............Community Announcements 10:00 ..........Christmas Programming 10:45 ....Community Announcements

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his Christmas is one of mixed emotions. As a family, we have never been more blessed. We are thankful for so many things. Our family is healthy and growing. We have three single men in our immediate midst and they keep bringing home very nice girl friends.

Our great-grandson is standing strong, leaning on his wrapped Christmas presents at only seven months of age. Our community is growing and our business interests are strong and growing.

However, outside of our family circle, we have many concerns.

Many families we know have members that are suffering from illness. As we get older, it’s inevitable that more of our friends and acquaintances face death and dying. That presents a sadness that counter balances our happiness.

On the larger stage, the world about us, there are many more concerns. I have never been more discouraged about world affairs. I can barely remember the Korean war, but my late brother was in it. It was a sad time. My brothers and parents, uncles and aunts all experienced the effects of WWII. While at university and in my early working career, the horrors of the Viet Nam war became self-evident. Canada has had troops and tragic losses in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Somehow, all these experiences, although they have only barely touched and affected me personally, seem a bit muted in comparison to what we are facing today. Extremism and terrorism have elevated war to levels that are fearsome beyond measure. Certainly the horrors

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Ken Waddell There’s a new dimension that takes today’s extremism to new heights, or perhaps new lows. of past wars, past genocides and the holocaust far exceeded our recent events, but there’s a new dimension that takes today’s extremism to new heights or perhaps new lows.

In most parts of most of the wars of the past century, one could make some general assumptions. One assumption was that the enemy was usually identifiable by uniform or insignia.

The second was that the enemy, when they came to the end of their options, wanted to survive as much as you did. Reasonable combatants, assuming that there is such a thing, will surrender when faced with impossible odds or situations.

Those two assumptions don’t exist in today’s war. Not only do they not exist, the terrorists make no effort to be identified and they believe they are happier dead than alive. They also think they are doing us a favour for killing us for not adhering to their beliefs.

So with two highly contrasting scenarios going through my mind, it’s difficult not to despair

amidst all of my surrounding blessings. It’s hard to be happy when there is so much sadness in the world. One must look for a solid footing, not elevated by blessings and not down trodden by tragedies. That perhaps is one of the best reasons for explaining the meaning of Christmas. Yes, Christmas is a time of happiness, celebration and blessing. But it’s much more.

No matter how blessed we have been nor how tragic things become, the baby Jesus was born to be a Saviour. His saving grace is available to those who are happy and blessed and those who we see as utterly and violently depraved. The saving grace isn’t based on how good we are nor is damnation based on how bad we are. It’s based only on our acceptance. Just as the sun shines on everyone, the blue sky is blue to all and “the rain falls on the just and the unjust”, the Saviour can be and is willing to be the Saviour of all.

Peace to all and a prayer for a blessed future.

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reedom isn't something the average Manitoban thinks about an awful lot. We live in Canada, a free country, with three levels of democratically elected governments. We have the freedom to live and work wherever we want to. We have rights and freedoms guaranteed by our constitution and protected by our courts. We can assemble wherever and whenever we want. Throughout the world, wars are taking place, but they are far from our MY borders.

PERSPECTIVE Even within our free countries, there are different levels ate of economic freedom. On ackman tkinson Dec. 15, the Fraser Institute released its Economic Freedom of North America report. This is the 11th edition of the report, which measures the extent to which the policies of individual provinces and states in Canada, the United States and Mexico are supportive of economic freedom— the ability to act in the economic sphere free of undue restrictions.

According to the report, the freest economies have minimal government interference, instead, relying upon personal choice and markets to answer basic economic questions, such as what is produced, how it’s produced, how much is produced and for whom production is intended. As governments impose restrictions on these choices, there is less economic freedom. The study primarily looks at three areas: size of government, discriminatory taxation and labor-market freedom.

The report rates individual states and provinces on a 10-point scale at the subnational (provincial) level and the all-government (national) level, to allow for comparisons within a country and between countries.

The report does caution that the findings are based on 2013 data, the most recent year for which all of the required national data is available. A lot has changed in the last two years, especially in Alberta.

Interestingly, according to the all-government rankings, the top three jurisdictions are in western Canadian, with Alberta in first with a ranking of 8.1, British Columbia in second at 7.9 and Saskatchewan in third at 7.8. The lowest ranked Canadian provinces were Prince Edward Island and Quebec, which both had a rating of 7.4. The lowest-ranked state in the United States was Delaware, which was ranked in 60th place, out of all jurisdictions in Canada, the US and Mexico, with 7.3.

Looking at the subnational level, the most economically free province was Alberta with a ranking of 8.4, in second was British Columbia with 6.9, followed by Saskatchewan at 6.5. At the other end of the spectrum was Quebec at 3.6, followed by Manitoba, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador, all tied at 5.8.

So how did Manitoba fare in each of the categories? Area 1 looks at government spending, including consumption, transfers and subsidies. Here, Manitoba earned a rating of 7.0, putting the province in the middle of the pack. Area 2 looks at taxes, including payroll, income and property taxes. In this area, Manitoba was at the lower end of the provinces, with a rating of 5.8. Area 3 looks at regulation, including minimum wage, government employment and union involvement. Here, our ranking was 7.8, tied with three other province for the lowest score. These scores shouldn’t be a big surprise, after all, 2013 saw a PST increase, a cap on the farmland school tax rebate and a $0.20 increase to minimum wage.

So why does this matter? It matters because economic freedom is vitally important in the larger scheme of things.

It has tended to be highly correlated with economic measures that we care deeply about, such as economic growth, income levels and entrepreneurial activity. When economic freedom is high, citizens tend to be better off, and that’s something we all care about.

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Opinion

DECEMBER 18, 2015

We cannot use him as a poster boy

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n last week’s column, I shared my belief that in recent years, the Christian church has put more emphasis on Jesus as the Son of God than we do on Jesus as God the Son. I also shared my belief that one of the reasons we do this is because it makes it easier to humanize and politicize Jesus.

I write these words in response to two posts that are currently making the rounds on Facebook.

Both refer to the birth of Jesus and feature a photo of a Nativity scene. One goes something like this: “Remember—he was born to a homeless family;” and the second: “Remember— he was a refugee.” Now I understand why these posts were written; and I believe that those who posted them are very sincere in their intentions and are looking for churches to join them in urging the government to provide funds for low cost housing and increased settlement of refugees.

The problem with the

FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein two Facebook posts is that they are partially right.

True, Jesus was born in a cave used for housing cattle and sheep. But that doesn’t mean he was homeless. Mary and Joseph had a home—but it was in Nazareth, not in Bethlehem where Jesus was born. And that was the home in which Jesus spent most of the first 30 years of his life.

As for the refugee claim, that is also partially true.

Jesus did spend a few months living in exile in Egypt. But that doesn’t mean he was a refugee.

As soon as those who wanted to kill him had died, Jesus along with Mary and Joseph returned to Nazareth and settled there. They didn’t use the threats against Jesus’ life as an excuse to move to

Egypt and stay there. They stayed until it was safe to go home and then they went home. That was their intention all along.

These are just two examples of a disturbing trend that has developed in recent years. We focus on Jesus’ humanity. We use phrases like: “He was one of us;” or “He walked the dusty roads of ancient Israel;” or “He had to work for a living just like we do.”

All of these are true statements. But let’s not become so overly occupied with the humanity of Christ that we overlook the fact that the Jesus who lived among us was God revealed in human form; and that we cannot use him as a poster boy for those who wish to advance their political agendas at Christmas.

Now don’t get me wrong here. Jesus said a lot about how we help the poor. He had a great deal to say about the hungry, the strangers (refugees) and the children. He spoke at length about the need for justice—being right, living right and doing what is right. He condemned hypocrisy, racism, prejudice, greed and all forms of abuse, especially the spiritual abuse he saw in the religions of his day.

But he consistently pointed out that these issues were all symptoms of one disease—and that if we want to get rid of the symptoms, we have to deal with the conscious choices we have made to rebel against the authority of God and to violate the principles he has taught us in the Bible.

That is not something that can be done by political or social action. It is a personal problem—one that you and I must personally address. We’ll talk about that next week.

Point of frustration or divine intervention?

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n our home, it was my beloved that embraced this holiday season. Ed loved the decorations, the trees, the music and even the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping. It was not uncommon for us to travel to a centre just days before Christmas, not to shop, but to sit and watch. Watch the hurrying of people, take time to see the way the commercial world embraces Christianity for a season, to hear old carols and winter songs fill the public air. To watch family dynamics, to catch lovers exchanging glances and stolen kisses.

I am still being careful what music I listen to.

Driving to class one morning, the music to “Country Roads” filled the car. I was deeply thankful that it was simply the music, if the words had been sung I would have had to pull

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Rita Friesen over and weep. Ed and my youngest daughter loved to sing that song together, sometimes both on their guitar, but always harmonising. One of the last songs they sang together.

(Classmates noted that I was unusually quiet that day – as if I talk a lot!) This week, as I stepped out of my home for the last walk of the day, somewhere around midnight, the sky was so clear and the stars so bright that the words of another of Ed’s favourite songs, this time a Christmas song, rushed into my consciousness. ‘One a cold

Observation

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he other day, someone gave me a bulb in a pot of dirt. A long stem sticks out and on the top is this big bud, ready to open. Every morning I look with expectation to see if the bud opened and the beautiful flower is showing.

Many of us are waiting to see what will be under the tree for them. The children have long wish lists and hope they get their favorite gift.

winter’s night, every star shone so bright…’ If my memory is correct, that’s a 50/50 right there, Cindy Church, Colleen Peterson, Sylvia Tyson and Caitlin Hanford formed the group Quartette and this song was on their Christmas album. As it would happen, our copy of the CD had literally been played to death, all I could find was the cover with an errant disc inside. So I did what I often do, searched the world wide web. No, either I have the words all wrong, or these words are hidden way deep in a song,

but I could not/cannot find the lyrics.

I marvel at the power of music. When the mind is tired and wandering, or even temporally absent, the songs of the past are often crystal clear. As I enjoy time with my senior friends, this eternal tie is so evident. Especially in this season when we bring out those songs we sing but once a year – from Frosty the Snowman, Jingle Bells and Silver Bells, to Away in the Manger and Silent Night. Music has many faces.

Back to the ‘on a cold winter’s night, every star shone so bright…’ What I do recall is the words are soft and flowing and deeply moving. Therefore, is it a point of frustration or Divine Intervention that I am, at this point, unable to access the music and the memories?

The signs of Christmas show everywhere and everyone is full of expectation. Expectation of what? The presents that they will get? The food that will be served and eaten?

Mary and Joseph were expecting a baby and they had to walk a long way to get to the town of their origin.

When they arrived, the hotels were filled and they had to settle for a barn where the baby Jesus was born. His bed was a manger, nothing fancy, nothing what they had expected.

May our expectation this Christmas be a humbling remembrance of what happened two thousand years ago.

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View from the Legislature Blessings this holiday season

Another sitting in the Manitoba Legislative Assembly has come and gone, and with that comes another busy holiday season.

On Nov. 16, our new Lieutenant Governor, Janice Filmon, stood in the chamber and read the last NDP Throne Speech before our 2016 provincial election.

This speech was particularly special for me as it was my last one as an MLA after 13 years representing first the Minnedosa constituency and now Riding Mountain. I was able to stand in the chamber on Nov. 24 and reflect on my time as an MLA and all the people I have been able to help along the way. More than that, I have enjoyed getting to meet many people who have done so much for their own communities and remind me why I decided to become an MLA. As we head into the busy holiday season here in Riding Mountain, I am reminded of the unrest that is happening in many other parts of the world. In light of the tragedies we have seen in Paris and across the Middle East, I would like to remind each of you to take a moment during this busy time of year to stop and remember how blessed and lucky you are.

We live in this beautiful region of Manitoba and have opportunities that millions of people around the world only dream of.

This holiday, I am thankful and blessed for all of my constituents, friends and family. I wish each and every one of you a wonderful holiday season filled with happiness, love and family.

MLA Leanne Rowat

Throne Speech may prove costly The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) reacted to the Speech from the Throne setting out the Trudeau government’s agenda, noting that its “ambitious” rhetoric raises many questions about the eventual cost to Canadian taxpayers.

“It is the government’s prerogative to set its priorities, but they must still find a way to pay for them,” said CTF Federal Director Aaron Wudrick.

“They’ve made a lot of big promises and the government will be hard pressed to find a way to pay for them all.”

Wudrick highlighted some of the larger commitments, including the negotiation of a new health accord, infrastructure investments and military procurement, which could all prove expensive.

Wudrick also expressed concern about the government’s assertion that carbon pricing will go hand-in-hand with economic growth.

“The notion that any tax, including a carbon tax, will be a boon to the economy, defies the experience of other jurisdictions which have gone down this road, including Australia,” said Wudrick. “We need look no further than the province of Ontario for a sobering lesson on the consequences of well-meaning but failed policies geared towards creating ‘green jobs’.”

Wudrick also noted some of the positive aspects of the speech, including a cut to the middle income tax rate, more free votes in Parliament, and a commitment to end partisan advertising using tax dollars.

“A Throne Speech is not a budget, and the devil will be in the details,” said Wudrick “It is easy to make promises, but much harder to pay the bill for them. We will be watching as this government moves forward and develops a clearer picture of what it means for Canadians and their pocketbooks.”

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Rural Outlook Hylife expanding and becoming more efficient

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By Ken Waddell The Neepawa Banner Hylife Foods of Neepawa is on a steady expansion path. Guy Baudry, Sr. VP & GM at Hylife, said in an interview with The Neepawa Banner, “It’s all about addressing congestion.” The processing lines at Hylife are quite crowded. “We are faced with a continually expanding demand for our products and so we need to expand distribution, chill cooler and cut floor space.” Baudry indicated that Hylife has enough hogs coming out of its company and contracted barns, which is in contrast to some other companies in the hog business.

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Hylife is looking at adding more value on an ongoing basis to their product line and have established a joint venture to process hams at a plant in Mexico.

Before the trade sanctions between Russia and Canada came into effect, Hylife sent a lot of product to Russia. “When Russia left us, we looked for other markets,”said Baudry.

Turning fresh pork primals into hams is one way of increasing value. Baudry is going to Mexico in the middle of December to check out the ramp up of the plant. One of Hylife’s major markets is Japan and Hylife is partially owned by Japanese food processing giant, Itochu.

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As for the local expansion, Baudry added, “Our team is working on the details, we hope to get our plans approved by February and begin the construction required at Neepawa by the fall of 2016. Modernization and automation to bring in even more efficiency is the goal.” To achieve that goal Baudry said, “We have lots of new young people in our leadership team and we are holding leadership and change management workshops to provide our team the necessary skills to manage their day to day responsibilities at the plant. We are also focusing on Operational & Lean Manufacturing training which teaches our team

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The Yellowhead Centre in Neepawa is a local, community owned and operated non-profit recreation facility. There are a huge number of teams and organizations that operate out of YHC. While the YHC has been able to generate a very small profit in recent years and place a small of money in reserves, the Board of Directors of YHC know that there will need to be many upgrades and repairs in the coming years.

Please review the list (and it may not be complete), of the groups and activities that take place at YHC. Then please consider making a tax deductible receipt donation to the Yellowhead Centre. Please make cheques out to: The Yellowhead Centre Box 1547 Neepawa, Manitoba R0J 1H0

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The Yellowhead is Home to:

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Automotive Volkswagen’s fear and failures DECEMBER 18, 2015

By Neils Mack The Neepawa Banner Three months have passed since we learned the truth of VW's diesel engines creating harmful emissions and destroying the environment. For the past three months, dealerships have been working hard, offering gifts of goodwill to keep customers happy. From the actual manufacturer, however, it has been three months of silence – there has been no recalls or fixes offered to customers.

These customers bought their TDI diesels believing they were driving about using just a sniff of fuel and doing absolutely no harm to any polar bears.

However, the truth is that just one clattering diesel does as much harm as two GMC Yukons with 6.2 litre V8s.

So how did Volkswagen mess up so badly that their 2.0 litre, four cylinder is as bad as 16 cylinders and 12.4 litres from GM? The answer may just be fear.

A few months before the scandal hit the press, CEO of Volkswagen Ferdinand Piech stepped down in a surprising move. His resignation wasn’t voluntary, more so, he was complying with the wishes of the board.

Piech is a determined man, and his name is, to me, synonymous with the engineering excellence of Volkswagen’s luxury

sedan, the Phaeton. Back in 2003, Piech wanted Volkswagen to create one of the greatest and finest cars in the world. Something to put even the MercedesBenz S Class in its place.

Piech assembled a team of the greatest engineers he could get his hands on and laid out a set of parameters for the new car to live up to. Not all of these are known to the public, but a sample of his German-ness was told to reporters. He wanted the car to be capable of driving 300 km/h, with an exterior temperature of 50°C, whilst maintaining an interior temperature of 22°C, even though the car’s final top speed was limited to 250 km/h. Another require-

ment was that the car have a torsional rigidity so high that with the weight of another car on top of it, the frame would not flex more than one degree.

The parameters are so ridiculous and redundant that over half of the engineering team quit, but Piech would not budge. He was a fierce leader who wouldn’t compromise his beliefs or take “no” for an answer.

The Phaeton was indeed one of the most incredible exercises of automotive attention to detail of our time, however it was a sales disaster. It was incredibly expensive and wore a badge that says “Peoples’ Car”.

It was later redesigned into a Bentley and is doing

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well there, but for Volkswagen, it was a flop.

I believe that Piech’s rigid manner of leading is what brought the company to its current “dieselgate” scandal. When the current diesel emission standards were being implemented, the first year of complete compliance was 2009 (which is why this scandal only effects cars 2009+).

Volkswagen had to do a complete overhaul of their TDI motor and exhaust system design.

Piech inevitably wanted his team to meet the new standards while causing as little disruption and incur the least amount of cost possible. In fear of failure

and loss of employment, it is conceivable how corners would be cut to oblige with Piech’s demands.

Although this isn’t a fable, as it is at the cost of the environment and all of us who live here, the lesson is certainly clear, failure is okay. If Volkswagen would have embraced their failure to meet the emission standards with what they were given to work with back in 2009, they would have been able to go back to a blank slate and create something that wasn’t cheating and scandalous.

I hope this helps Volkswagen turn a new leaf and out of this mess, they can build something better.

Stylish new Kia Sorento offers content and value

By Ben Castle The Neepawa Banner Traditionally, Kia vehicles have offered high levels of standard equipment and an industry-leading five year/100,000km bumper-to-bumper warranty for the price of a used vehicle from a more established manufacturer.

For this reason, it’s easy to see why Kia has seen such a meteoric rise, particularly in the last 10 years. The trade-off has typically been vehicles that are a generation behind their direct rivals in terms of design, quality and engineering.

However, the new for 2016 Kia Sorento has recently been awarded the top spot in the Automobile Journalist Association of Canada’s (AJAC’s) $35,000-$60,000 SUV/ crossover category. As tested, the MSRP of this SX V6 seven-seat model supplied by Planet Kia in Brandon is $43,395 and it has many features usually associated with luxury brands, such as 19 inch aluminum wheels, pearl effect paint, premium leather, heated and aircooled front seats, heated

rear seats, heated steering wheel, navigation, Infinity premium audio, smart power tailgate, panoramic sunroof, blind spot and rear cross traffic detection and HID Xenon headlights. It comes with a 3.3 litre V6 24v direct injection gasoline engine with 290 horsepower and 252 pound foot of torque, that offers class-leading power and, with the standard sixspeed Sportmatic torque converter automatic transmission, is towards the top of the class in terms of fuel efficiency too.

Ex-Volkswagen/Audi stylist Peter Schreyer, one of the world’s top automotive designers, is Kia’s chief design officer and the latest Sorento features his signature “tiger nose” grille and in my opinion, with its chunky good looks, is one of the most handsome vehicles in its class.

This style is continued inside with the use of good quality plastics, well laid-out controls and a very comfortable, spacious cabin. To reduce wind, road and engine noise inside the cabin, Kia have used 200 per cent more rubber cladding underneath the vehicle, foam insulated

body panels and a noisereducing windshield. A 14 per cent stiffer bodyshell, combined with a 2” lower roofline, contributes to a low for class curb weight of around 1,900kg, improved handling and better fuel economy. Kia claim 9.3L/100km highway, although I only achieved an average of 11.3L/100km on test but that isn’t bad for a near two tonne AWD vehicle on mainly offhighway driving. Both the length and wheelbase are up 3” from 2015, which means more space for second and third row passengers. The second row also splits 40/20/40 to give better flexibility when carrying a combination of cargo and passengers.

Towing capacity has now been uprated to 5,000 pounds on V6 models, which is more in-line with the competition.

One unusual feature of the SX model is that it has the power assistance motor for the steering on the rack rather than on the column, which means increased steering feel and greater precision. The steering also has a “Sport” mode, which adds weight to the steering, giving you

more confidence when driving on twisty, bumpy roads. The engine pulled really strongly when required, with the transmission shifting smoothly and sounding pleasingly tuneful under hard acceleration.

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Excellent value Continued from page 7 For a mid-size SUV, the Kia Sorento has genuine driver appeal. On AWD models, the torque split is primarily front-wheeldrive biased for optimum fuel economy but torque can be transferred to the rear wheels as and when required. A manual override allows you to lock the AWD into a 50:50 split up to 36km/h in very slippery conditions and this will automatically disengage at 36km/h to reduce wear on the transmission components.

The Sorento comes in four levels of trim: LX, LX+, EX and SX. All models come with air conditioning, aluminum wheels, rear parking sonar, auto lights, fog lights, power windows/mirrors/locks, heated front seats and cruise control as standard. AWD is standard on EX and SX models and a $2,000 option on the 4-cylinder LX and LX+ models. Entry level price for the five-seat LX model with front-wheel-drive is $27,495 MSRP and it comes with a 2.4 litre engine with 185 horsepower. Next up, for an extra $3,200 the LX+ model benefits from a more powerful 240 horsepower 2 litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, leather-trimmed steering wheel, upgraded infotainment system, backup camera, push-button start and power driver’s seat. If you want leather seating, dual-zone climate control and heated steering wheel amongst other features, pay an additional $2,900 for the EX model. If you want seven seats, then you get the V6 engine and AWD as standard for an additional $1,100 to $1,200 on LX+ models and above. The SX model is a hefty $6,500 premium over the EX but comes as standard with the many features of our test model.

All trim levels offer excellent value but, as is often the case, the mid-range LX+ and EX specs seem to offer the best combination of value and features. At $33,895, the LX+ V6 AWD with seven seats could be all the family car that you ever need and if seven seats are not required, the five seat LX+ and EX models also offer excellent value.

Servicing is set at relatively frequent 6,000 km intervals, but costs promise to be low due to the use of low maintenance items such as

the engine timing chain, which should be good for 300,000 kilometres before it needs replacing In isolation, the prices don’t look like the bargain

that Kias used to be, but when you consider the level of equipment that you get for your money, the competition specfor-spec are on average

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14 per cent (over $5,000) more expensive across the range. For instance, a similarly equipped GMC Acadia Denali AWD to our test model has an MSRP of

DECEMBER 18, 2015 over $57,000! So, put your prejudices aside, the American-built 2016 Sorento still offers the traditional Kia virtues of good value and a long warranty, but

is now more than a match for the domestic, Japanese and even European competition in terms of quality, driver appeal, design and engineering.

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DECEMBER 18, 2015

015-2016 Natives drop pair of games 2Neepawa Natives Player Profiles

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner

The Neepawa Natives were unable to keep the momentum off a recent victory going, as they were downed in a pair of games in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. After a thrilling win over the OCN Blizzard on Sunday, Dec. 6, Neepawa couldn’t keep pace with the Steinbach Pistons on Wednesday, Dec. 10, falling 7-2 at the T.G. Smith Centre.

The game started with Steinbach controlling extended stretches but not being able to convert on their chances. Eventually, Pistons’ forward Tyson McConnell put the home team on the board first with a shorthanded goal at 13:53 of the first period.

In the second, rookie defensemen Matthew Stanley doubled the advantage for the Pistons, by scoring his first of the season at 4:44.

Neepawa was able to make it 2-1 just a few minutes later, as Brayden Atkinson secured his seventh goal and 19th point of the season. A power-play goal from Steinbach later in the second made it 3-1 after 40 minutes.

In the third, the Pistons took over, scoring four goals on 21 shots. The Natives were able to add their second goal of the night off an Aiken Chop break-away in the final seconds of the game, to make the final score 7-2.

Name: Austin Hingtgen Age: 18 DOB: June 25th, 1995 PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Nolan Richards (7) of the Neepawa Natives, circles t h e S w a n Va l l e y n e t l o o k i n g f o r a s c o r i n g o p p o r t u n i t y.

Goaltender Jeremy Wik earned the win for Steinbach stopping 23 of the 25 shots he faced. Neepawa goaltender Troy Pierce meanwhile, found himself dealing with a much busier night between the pipes, facing 62 shots and making 55 saves.

The next game for the Natives was on Sunday, Dec. 13, when the team faced the Swan Valley Stampeders at the Yellowhead Arena. Neepawa was able to take advantage of their early scoring opportunities and jumped out to a quick two goal lead.

Jordan Martin scored at the 2:35 mark of the first period, with Kyle McDonald and Reigan Buchanan assisting. McDonald added a goal of his own just a

few minutes later to make it 2-0.

This early scoring barrage forced Swan Valley to get a bit more aggressive with its offensive efforts.

That would pay off quickly for the Stamps, as they replied with a pair of goals of their own before the end of the first to tie things at 2-2.

Neepawa bounced back however, with Nathan Hillis reclaiming the lead for the home side before the end of the first 20 minutes. An action packed first period closed out with Neepawa holding on to a one-goal cushion.

Unfortunately, that advantage did not last long into the second, as Swan Valley tied the game once again just 20 seconds into the period. Cody Ellingson

was credited with the power-play goal. Swan Valley kept consistent pressure on the Neepawa defence and goaltender Troy Pierce for the remainder of the period, peppering 15 shots on goal in the middle frame.

That work eventually paid off, as Gavin Froese netted Swan Valley’s fourth of the evening, with less than two minutes remaining in the second to make it 4-3. There would be a few quality opportunities for both clubs in the third, but no goals registered, as the Swan Valley Stampeders would escape the Yellowhead Centre with a 4-3 win. These latest losses dropped Neepawa’s MJHL regular season record to 7-25-0.

Elmes to play for Team Canada

Weight: 190 lbs Position: Defence Shoots: Right Number: 24 Hometown: Williston, North Dakota 2014 - 2015 Team: Wichita Falls Wildcats Favorite NHL Team: Chicago Blackhawks Favorite NHL Player: Brandon Prust

Name: Skyler Thorsteinson Age: 17 DOB: October 6th, 1998 Height: 6’2” Weight: 198 lbs

Submitted The Neepawa Banner Yellowhead AAA Midget Chiefs’ captain and fourth year defenceman Jalyn Elmes has been selected to be a part of the final roster for Team Canada at the Under 18 World Championship. The event is to be held in January 2016, in St. Catherines, Ontario.

Prior to the announcement, Elmes had already represented the nation by successfully cracking the Team Canada roster this past summer for an exhibition series against a hockey team from the United States.

After that event, Elmes continued her strong play by returning to the Yellowhead Chiefs and helping to lead the club to a great start in the Manitoba Female Midget Hockey League (MFMHL).

In 28 games this season with the Chiefs, she has accumulated 13 points (6 goals - 7 assists) and also helped Team Manitoba to a silver medal victory at the Under 18 National tournament, which was held in November.

The 17-year-old from Brandon is expected to fly to Ontario in late December in order to prepare with her teammates for the start of the tournament.

The Under 18 World Championship begins for Jalyn Elmes and the rest of Team Canada on Friday, Jan. 8, with a game against Russia.

Height: 6’1”

Position: Defence Shoots: Right Number: 25 Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba 2014 - 2015 Team: Interlake Lightning Favorite NHL Team: Chicago Blackhawks Favorite NHL Player: Duncan Keith

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Jalyn Elmes (5) in action earlier this season.

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Bantam Chiefs successful at Hockey Showcase Submitted The Neepawa Banner The Yellowhead AAA Female Chiefs played in the Bantam AAA Showcase Dec. 11-13, in Winnipeg.

Their first matchup was against the Central Plains Capitals at the MTS Iceplex on Friday, Dec. 11.

The Chiefs would come out hard and fast out the gate, with Jocelyn Zimmer scoring on a power-play at the 16:17 mark. Rylee Gluska and Monet Mazawasicuna assisted on the play. At 15:21, the Central Plains Capitals tied it up.

The rest of the period would be end to end action, with both goalies standing tall and shutting the door. Shots after 20 minutes were 9-6 for the Chiefs.

The second period was much like the first,with end-to-end action. The Chiefs would get another power-play goal by Jocelyn Zimmer at 15:03, assisted

by Kailia Powell and Rylee Gluska. That would be the only scoring in the second period. The Chiefs headed into the third period 2-1.

The Capitals started the third period on a powerplay and were able to capitalize on their chance by getting the equalizer at 19:38. This seemed to wake up the Chiefs, as they took control of the game, with Jocelyn Zimmer getting her third goal of the game at the 15:54

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The Yellowhead AAA Bantam Chiefs played a game at the Yellowhead Centre against the Central Plains Capitals on Thursday, Dec 10. The Chiefs ended the evening with a well deserved 4-2 victory. mark, assisted by Rylee Gluska. The Chiefs had thought that Zimmer had scored her fourth goal of the game but to have it disallowed with the net off its pegs. Yellowhead maintained control of the game and Wood would score an empty net goal assisted by Mckiya Mazur to make it a 4-2 final for the Chiefs. Jocelyn Zimmer was named the player of the game for the Yellowhead Chiefs.

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The Chiefs’ second game was early on Saturday morning against the Winnipeg Titans. The girls would come out a bit slower than the Winnipeg team and find themselves down 2-0 just 11 minutes into the game. Yellowhead had a few chances, with one shot going off the cross bar and another going off the post, but couldn’t find the back of the net in the first frame.

The second period had the Chiefs come out with

more in their stride and were rewarded by Rylee Gluska scoring the team’s first goal of the game at 13:14 to make it a 2-1 score. The Chiefs would run into some penalty trouble and end up playing short handed for the majority of the last half of the second period, giving up a power-play goal with a minute left in the second.

Yellowhead found itself going into the intermission down 3-1.

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Club 55+ Bowling League (Minnedosa) DEC. 11/15: Ladies’ High Single -- Vernita Potrebka 221. Ladies’ High Triple -- Pauline Hailstone 543. Men’s High Single -- Norman Kendall 208. Men’s High Triple -- Jim King 555. Other Scores to Note: Len Pritchard 184, 201, 160; Pauline Hailstone 197, 175, 171; Don Denoon 171, 202; Ellen Grudeski 155, 150; Lawrence Smith 163, 179; Norman Kendall 178; Wilbert Kroeker 152, 180, 156; Vivian Oswald 160, 155; Frank Porada 163, 191; Myrnie Kroeker 156; Vernita Potrebka 174; Eleanor Scott 171, 162; Bob Lychak 158; Jim King 172, 189, 194; Liz Lychak 187, 157; Gordon Maddever 160, 177; Debbie Tarn 160, 219; Doug Pettigrew 180, 152.

December Bowler of the Month -- Ladies, Muriel Porada; Men, Wilbert Kroeker.

Special Olympics Bowling Dec. 11/15: Ladies High Single and Double Tanya Scott 144, 239. Mens High Single and Double Keith Jacobson 233, 378. Other good scores – Greg Jones 195; Roger Kuharski 141; Andrew Dinsdale 135; Sheldon Pottinger 165.

The third period was likely one of the best periods the girls have played this year, with constant pressure from all three lines in the offensive zone, with three shots going off the post and one more ringing off a cross bar Monet Mazawasicuna would score the Chiefs’ second goal with a hard slap-shot from the point.

Then, with two minutes left in the game, the Chiefs would take a penalty,

basically extinguishing any chance of a come back.

Yellowhead would fall to Winnipeg 3-2. The game star was Kaila Powell.

The third game of the Showcase was a one sided affair, as the Yellowhead Chiefs completely overpowered their opponents from the north, the Norman Wild. The Norman goalie faced 63 shots in the game, with the score ending up 7-0 for Yellowhead. Alayna Taylor ended regulation with the shutout. Goal scorers for the Chiefs were Kaila Powell and Monet Mazawasicuna with two goals apiece, Rylee Gluska, Sadie Wood and Amber Baker all added singles. The Yellowhead player of the game was Monet Mazawasicuna.

The fourth and final game of the Showcase for Yellowhead was versus the Westman Wildcats. The Chiefs, much like their last game, took control of the play, scoring four goals in the first on just seven shots.

The second period was similar to the first, with the Chiefs capitalizing on their chances, scoring three more on 15 shots and three more in the third making the final score 10-0 for the Chiefs. Goaltender Sadie McIntosh would get the shutout, while Sadie Wood registered a hat trick and was selected as the Yellowhead Chiefs player of the game.

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A shipment of bears was delivered to Brandon Hospital Pediatrics Ward RN, Kirtsyn Weerts by Natives club president Ken Waddell

The stuffed animals collected from the Neepawa Natives Teddy Bear Toss have found a new home. Recently, a portion of the 109 bears that were gathered from the event, which was held on Nov. 7, are being delivered to the Winnipeg Childrens’ Hospital and Neepawa Salvation Army.

A large number of the toys also went to Mary Murray of Neepawa, who gets the bears into the hands of emergency workers such as fire, police and ambulance workers to give out to children in trauma situations.

The Pediatrics Ward at Brandon General Hospital also received stuffed animals.

Neepawa’s Teddy Bear Toss was part of a free admission game versus the Dauphin King that was sponsored by F. Kozak and Sons and C & C Rentals, a division of Jacobson & Greiner Group of Companies.

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We are looking for 6 experienced (2-3yrs.) seasonal applicants to work on a bee farm as an Apiary Technician in Neepawa, MB., from April 15 to Nov 01, 2016.

Must be able to work full time, including evenings and weekends. Duties include: unwrapping/wrapping, queen rearing, making nucs, feeding, medicating, supering, pulling honey, extracting crop, maintain/assemble equipment, etc. Positions are physically demanding and must be able to handle heavy loads, work in a fast- paced environment with a combination of standing, bending, crouching and kneeling for extended periods. Positions are mostly outdoors when hot & dusty. $14-15/hr for 40 hours/week. Benefits include: Workmans comp. and vacation pay. Please mail resume to: Grysiuk Honey Farms Ltd., 30 Granada Cr., Wpg, MB. R2Y 0P8

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For sale by tender: 2004 Ford Mustang GT, 96,674 KMs, safetied. May be viewed at Ben’s Auto Repair, 117 Main Street W, Neepawa, MB. Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Signed tenders accepted until 5:00 pm, December 21, 2015.Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Minnedosa Credit Union Limited, Box 459 Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0.

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In loving memory of Mike Zdan, Sept 20, 1930 - December 29, 2014. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I’d walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. Love Elaine

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In Memory In memory of my dear Son, our Brother, and our Dad, Ronald (Ron) Keith McCaskill who left us 1 year ago on December 22, 2014.

There will always be this heartache and then a silent tear, We shall cherish those pleasant memories of the days when you were here.

Remembering you is easy, we do it every day.

Missing you is a heartache that never goes away.

Forever loved, Joyce and Families of Murray, Glenda, Lynnette, Judy, Marlin and Ron’s children Stetson & Lacie.

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Muriel Bowie

July 15, 1921 – December 19, 2010

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Remembering you is easy, as we do it every day.

Missing you is the hardest part that never goes away.

There will always be sadness, and often a silent tear.

But our lifetime of wonderful memories, will help to keep you near.

Forever loved and missed by Bev, Rick and their families; Chris and Candace, Mike, Amanda and Michaela, Gord, Linda and Kaleigh

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Alcoholics Anonymous meets at Neepawa United Church basement, Thursdays, 8 p.m. _____________________ Arden Hall, cap. 255. Park, camping and sports facilities, rink, curling ice, kitchen and lounge. Call Leah 368-2403 or 841-4766

Thank You

A big thank you.

On behalf of the Agassiz Progressive Conservative Association we would like to thank all who made the 2015 Gala Fundraiser Dinner a huge success.

The volunteers, those that donated to the auction, door prizes and especially all who came out to enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship.

A special thanks to all the current Members of the Legislature, nominated Candidates who attended as well as our Leader Mr. Brian Pallister and Ester for joining us in Gladstone.

We thank you for your support.

Agassiz President Adrian de Groot and Progressive Conservative Candidate Eileen Clarke Our parents, Grandparents represented a stabilizing presence, keepers of our history and childhood, our connection to the past; our cheerleaders; they were our most profound source of acceptance and unconditional love. With our loss, all of these things were torn at the seams.

From the bottom of our hearts we would like to extend our deepest thanks to our family, friends and community in the recent loss of our parents; grandparents, Wayne and Gladys Gork. You have touched our hearts and souls; you are all angels who lifted us to our feet at a time when our spirits had trouble remembering how to fly. There truly aren’t words to express how much all of your love and support has meant to us.

So many offered condolences and reminded us of the many beautiful memories you cherish of them.

There are far too many of you to offer our appreciation individually. We are so grateful for your calls, texts, cards, simple acknowledgement, flowers, visits, dinners and food delivered to our homes, generous donations to Neepawa Health Auxiliary, Neepawa Palliative Care and other organizations of choice, and every other thoughtful deed that was extended to us.

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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 _____________________ U.C.T. 2015 MB Councils Cash Draw winners were: $1,500, Laurie Unrau, Boissevain; $750, Bobby Smith, Flin Flon; $500, Tracy Fenty, Neepawa; $250, Terry Conway, Brandon.

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Serious inquiries only. Call 204-868-5265 _____________________ Red potatoes, no fertilizer or spray, 50lbs $15. Alvin Weber, second lane right on Plumas hwy #260, N of #16. _____________________ 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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Your love and support have given us strength during this most difficult time.

Special thanks to neighbors and friends who helped with chores at the farm and were there, ready and willing to assist in any way possible. Spruceplains RCMP, Neepawa EMS, Neepawa Fire & First responders, and Pyramid Auto for coming to their aid, doing what is one of the most difficult parts of your jobs while still maintaining your professionalism. Brian James and staff at White’s Funeral Services for your gentle guidance and for making it possible to ensure all the special details were taken care of.

Darwin & Lori Gork, Elise and Konur Jason & Katherine Gork, Maxwell Shawna Gork & Stefan Levasseur, Tallon, Simone and Mikhayla

In Memory In Memory of

Dorella Wilson, nee (McNarland)

On December 22, 2014, Dorella succumbed to her courageous battle with Cancer.

Dorella was born July 2, 1938, second child of six born to Earl and Lillian McNarland.

She grew up in the McCreary area, going to country schools which included Sunrise and Bracken.

Dorella worked for several years at the Gladstone Hospital.

She had to take early retirement because of health issues.

She spent her retirement years between Brandon and Boissevain with children and grandchildren, most of the winter months. Summer months she spent at her little house and garden at McCreary.

Dorella was well known by her family and friends for her exceptional cooking skills and her ability to make a fine meal out of next to nothing, when times were hard.

Her hobbies consisted of going to the horse races and visit.

Playing cards and visit, and of course bingo and visit.

Hmm...a chance to visit with friends and family!

Dorella always had time for family and friends, whether it was to visit for hours over coffee or give a helping hand, she would be there. And she liked to visit.

She leaves to mourn: Son - Ronnie McNarland (Linda), their two children Robyn and Kevin, and two great-grandchildren Teagan and Ethan.

Daughter - Connie Ducharme (Ken), their three children Greg, Holly and Shane, and two great-grandchildren Landon and Lucy.

Brother Gordon McNarland (Annette), sister Jean Goertzen (John), brother Jim McNarland (Gloria), brother Lorne McNarland (Christine), and all of their families.

She was predeceased by parents Earl & Lillian McNarland, and brother Murray McNarland.

My dear friend, close your eyes... hold my hand, and hear me whisper...

For the times I was lost, you were there to look for me.

Will you believe me when I say I love you more than you’ll ever know.

Will you trust me when I say...this time you have to let me go.

My dear friend, I must leave.

The world no longer needs me.

It’s my time to be done, until we meet again someday.

Don’t you cry now, I know I’ll be okay.

Trust that I’ll never forget you.

Don’t be sad now, just close your eyes until it’s through.

Hold my hand, don’t open your eyes yet... wait when I no longer whisper..

My dear friend, you’ll be fine.

I’ll be up there watching over you.

For the times I’ll be gone, don’t ever forget the words I whispered to you.

God calls on my name...and I have to let go of your hand now...

Please don’t cry...and smile for me.. because I’m with the one who made us friends.

Remember, I’ll always love you. so come, wave me goodbye...

It’ll be painful but we have to...

Hug me, hug me tight, feel the words I can no longer say.

My dear friend, I’m going to miss you. just pray because I’ll always listen. and one day, when it’s your time, I’ll be there for you...

Just like the way I used to. ...I love you...

To the Neepawa United Church for hosting prayers on Friday evening, Pam Schettler for your beautiful piano playing, Birnie Mennonite Group for the uplifting hymns, Louise Hares for your words of tribute. Aunt Marj and Uncle Raymond for hosting the gathering in the common area at Aspen Lea following prayers. Wendy Denbow for your heartfelt Homily; for taking the time to know and understand what a special tribute you were leading. To Doug Schettler and the “Gork girls” for the eulogy to our parents.

Dean Gal and Travis Kennedy for your beautiful gift of music to soothe our souls. To Jasmin Isaac for “The Night the Angel Touched the Ground”. Birnie Mennonite Group for taking care of the lunch and for being such a huge source of support for our family.

It seems impossible to let you all know how very much your words and actions have been appreciated over the past month. Please know that we are so grateful to all of you. Grief is a process, not an event. We appreciate your patience and understanding in the weeks and months ahead as we fall on your love and support in our journey of healing.

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50 Years Married 18,250 days 43,000 hours 26,280,000 minutes 1 amazing daughter 2 adorable grandcats

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Mom and Dad

(Ed and Doreen Sage) December 18, 1965

In keeping with Dorella's wishes she was cremated and no formal ceremony was held.

She will be forever in our hearts and memories Love family and friends.

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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

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by Fay Erickson.

RM of North Cypress-Langford FOR RENT Hampers were won by “Gravel Crushing” Available Feb. 1 Yvonne Desjardins, CharBox 130 Carberry, MB R0K 0H0 Simcoe St. lotte Dickson, Sharon Fax: 204-834-6604 NEEPAWA BANNER DECEMBER 18, 2015 13 Brand new build., Dane, Betty Strain, and Email: ncl@rmofnorthcypress.ca 1233 sq. ft., 2 BR, Linda Yablonski.

2 Bath. Bungalow, Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Attached 1 Car Garage Phone: 834-2153 Fax: 834-2714 DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY NOON Ideal location for 55+ For more info call Sandy Bay Health Centre Gravel Hauling & 834-3503/720-4977 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Pine Creek School Division

Invites applications for the following position:

Permanent Full Time Head Custodian Gladstone Elementary School Gladstone, Manitoba

For further information visit www.pinecreeksd.mb.ca

PRAIRIE FOREST PRODUCTS NEEPAWA, MANITOBA

Office Administrator, Prairie Forest Products in Neepawa MB Prendiville Industries Ltd. is a stable, well integrated, resource-based company that manufactures a wide range of wood products for the building, mining and construction industries. The Prendiville group of companies is comprised of the following operating divisions: • Prairie Forest Products • Norwest Manufacturing • Kenora Forest Products Prairie Forest Products is a wood preservation and manufacturing facility in Neepawa, Manitoba. It has been in operation since 1972 producing quality pressure treated wood products. Timber harvesting and post peeling operations are located in Birch River, Manitoba. The products we produce include: • Cedartone Classic pre-stained decking and fencing • ACQ Green Treated Wood • PermaPost agriculture fence posts and utility poles We are now hiring for the role of Office Administrator Providing a wide range of administrative coverage to the Prairie Forest Products, Neepawa branch ensuring that operations are maintained, supported and assisting management and workers with problemsolving and continuous improvement. This role is tasked with providing expert support to office administration practices including: • General office duties o Reception – answering and directing telephone calls and visitors o Mail, photocopying, fax distribution o Office supplies o Correspondence • Invoice preparation o Coding invoices o Attaching back-up documentation and approvals o Scanning and distribution • Production o Data Entry • Back-up Support for Payroll & HR o Time & Attendance o Data Entry & processing The successful individual will be an experienced, career-minded office administrator with a positive, team-oriented attitude and excellent communication, organization and Microsoft Office skills.

What we can offer this position: • Competitive salary • 100% Company-paid Group Benefits • Company-matching RRSP’s • Incredible work environment • Career & Education advancement opportunities • So much more!

Interested individuals are encouraged to visit the careers section of our website at www.prendiville. com to learn more about this positon. Resumes may be dropped off on-site to #205-Highway 16 West, Neepawa MB or submitted to pfpjobs@prairieforest. com or FAXED: (204) 476-2212.

A Community Health Nurse is needed to join our Community Health Services Team at Sandy Bay Health Winter Centre. The successful incumbent We will beCare knowledgeable CARBERRY Home FOR SALE Road Haul 2016 and supportive in the following service areas: CO-OP Health Services Class 1 Drivers CHILD CARE • Health Promotion • Disease Prevention For Salefor - Plastic Tanks is hiring individuals needed deliveries Cleaner •(Part HealthTime) Education • Treatment Services to 50in to 10,000 gal, Fittassist a client with MB & NW Ont. Requirements ings, Pumps and More, READY TO Required Skills: activities of daily living.

(800) 665-4302 Meridian Hopper Bins, skills RN with current registration and good • BN or HOMES MOVE • Excellent communication Position is in in Austin, ext. 251 to multi-task Flat• Demonstrates Bottom Bins,flexibility Westf and ability standing with CRNM Manitoba. or e-mail: READY-TO-MOVE when there are ield• Demonstrates Augers, Farmadaptability King • Current Immunization Certificate preferred Part time and FullHOMES orderdesk@penneroil.ca changing needs/priorities Augers, Grain Guard time work is offered, •Built A valid vehicle fordriver’s You! license and • Experience with cleaning and customer service Aeration Fans. shift-work is available.

ARTH K NOX BUILDER • Ability to work within timeG limitations Position will be open until filled.

Call Heritage Co-op We offer competitive Austin 204-871-0885 • Ability to work independently For more information call Maxine Roulette (204)763-8998 pay and benefits!

• Attention to detail and strong work ethic are tfn at 204-843-2304 To apply send your required Hip or Knee Please fax resume to 204-843-3088 resume to: Hsubmit E L Pyour application, by December 23, to Please Replacement?

Lisa_ediger@wecare.ca WA N T E D Cheryl in the office or phone 834-3690. or call Lisa Ediger at JARVIS TRUCKING 204-727-4222.

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Super B Hauling BROOKDALE Thank you Carberry for in the prairie provinces. yourEquipment Operator Wanted COMMUNITY awesome support The Disability Tax Competitive wages, CENTRE again this year at our Credit The Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone is benefits package, Hall MLCC cap. and 243 Annual Tea and Bake accepting for a full time weekends off.

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Also thanksapplications to all $2,000 Equipment Operator.

Contact 204-856-3221 Curling & Skating Ice the volunteers who Yearly Tax Credit Drop-In helped puthours the weekly tea anddependant on the season • 40 - 50 $20,000Centre Both buildings have A/C bake sale together and commence as soon as of operation and will Lump Sum Refund FOR RATES AND those who donated items possible.

BOOKING for the lunch, sale and • Salary is dependent upon qualifications. callit Shelley 354-2180 • Job description is available at the municipal Claim before tax time!tfnp hampers.

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2 Bath. Bungalow, Gladstone MB R0J 0T0 Attached 1 Car Garage Fax 204-385-2391 Ideal location for 55+ info@westlake-gladstone.ca For more info call 834-3503/720-4977 We thank all applicants for their interest; 50-51-52-1-4p however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Class 1 Drivers for Super B Hauling in the prairie provinces. wages are currently under review Competitive wages, benefits package, and Closing : January 8, 2016 weekends off.

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For information on how to apply visit our website or contact Human Resources 204-848-7210 RMNP.HR@pc.gc.ca

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To apply online for Student positions for Parks Canada in Riding Mountain National Park go to www.jobs.gc.ca. under the Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP).

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The RM of North Cypress-Langford is looking for tenders for the 2016 year to haul and spread gravel in our Municipality.

Full details and agreements are available at the Municipal Office until December 31, 2015 at noon.

Tenders must be in by January 8, 2016 at noon.

Tender – Gravel Crushing The RM of North Cypress-Langford is accepting bids for the crushing of 10,000 cubic yards of traffic gravel in the Perret Pit at Franklin, Manitoba.

The Main specifications to be met include: • Maximum crush size 3⁄4 inch.

• Any stripping required to be included in the price • 10000 yards must be crushed and stockpiled

by March 31, 2016.

• Gravel is to be tested by an independent tester or government agency.

• Possibility of a three year contract • Gravel to be split up and stock piled at west corner of 23-13-16 and 34-14-15.

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They can be mailed, emailed, faxed or delivered to: RM of North Cypress-Langford “Gravel Crushing” Box 130 Carberry, MB R0K 0H0 Fax: 204-834-6604 Email: ncl@rmofnorthcypress.ca Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

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FULL TIME PRODUCE MANAGER FOR OUR NEEPAWA FOOD STORE Duties to include, but not limited to, overall operation of the produce department including expense and inventory control, merchandising, stocking, ordering, receiving, pricing, packaging, product rotation, product preparation, general housekeeping, customer service and staff management.

Qualifications: • Excellent customer service skills • Highly motivated • Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills • High image and sanitation standards • Ability to operate a pallet stacker (training will be available) • Must be available to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings and weekends • Produce and/or management experience as asset REPORTS TO: NEEPAWA FOOD MANAGER If you are interested in joining our team, please send your cover letter and resume to: Box 879, Neepawa, MB R0J 1B0 Attn: Glenda Finkewich - Human Resources Manager Email: g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop.com Visit our website at www.neepawagladstonecoop.com We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Westbourne Mobile MLS# 1424017 741-5th St. 2 bdrm mobile On 4 lots & older bng. That can Be purchased for $20,000 as is. 1980 mobile, 2 bdrm, 1160 sf, 4 pc. Bath, LR 17x12, K 13x12. $39,900.

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We currently have commercial space for lease in downtown Neepawa in the former Neepawa Press building.

Soon to be available are three self-contained office/storage spaces in the lower level.

We also have a main floor space of about 2500 plus square feet with access from the front street and loading dock doors on the back alley.

Rental/lease agreements include heat, water and electricity.

Long term leases preferred but will consider shorter term depending on tenant needs.

To view the space and for more information, call Ken Waddell at 204-476-6214

Settlement Services presentation to Rotary Club Continued from page 3 Of primary concern was assisting Temporary Foreign Workers to get their applications completed for the Provincial Nominee program.

The federal government later took over the settlement services work directly and now, the office looks after the needs of people who have achieved Permanent Resident status (PR) and their families. The TFW work is done by the employer and in Neepawa’s case, it’s usually Hylife.

PRs have the same rights as citizens but can’t vote. “There are 5-700 PRs here now, counting workers and spouses, and another 170 TFWs are applying for the PR level.

There has been 89 additional students in our schools.”

As to acceptance in the community, Walmsley said, “I would be wrong if I didn’t say there have been some issues, but Neepawa deserves a pat on the back, as for the most part, the community has been very welcoming.”

Once a person has obtained PR status, they can apply for Canadian citizenship. “That process can take years and they must achieve a CLB4 level of proficiency in English.”

After his presentation, Walmlsey was asked if there will be a continual turnover and he stated that depends on availability of housing and availability of jobs for spouses. They just can’t make it on one salary and some will move to larger centres where their spouses can get work. About 60-70 spouses are looking for work.

Walmsley was also asked about refugees and whether any Syrian refugees will be coming to Neepawa. He indicated it requires that a community be able to offer housing, support and a job.

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Deadline for January 1st edition: Monday, December 21st at noon.

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16 NEEPAWA BANNER DECEMBER 18, 2015

First snowfall wreaks havoc on roads

DR. R. P. ASHCROFT OPTOMETRIST DR. K. MENZIES OPTOMETRIST

On Dec. 10, after the first major snow storm of the season, a semi belonging to New Way Trucking of Calgary, Alta.,slid into the ditch between the Subway parking lot and Chicken Delight.

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Furniture, Appliances, Electronics Free delivery and removal within 100 miles

Tel: 204-727-4444 Toll Free: 1-800-267-4441

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On Dec. 11, Chase Critchlow (right) of Kinley Thomson Chartered Accountants of Neepawa conducted the draws to select the winners of this year’s Shop Hometown contest. From left: Neepawa Banner publisher Ken Waddell and Banner editor Kate Jackman-Atkinson.

Behind every great project there is a star!

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Front covered deck

Quintessa 9 ft. walls

Covered front entryy included

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Camara 9 ft. walls

$138,989

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The Beachgrovee 1,554 sq.ft.

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$138,626

The Everton 1,616 sq.ft.

$144,681

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Front deck optional

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The Hywinds 1,428 sq.ft.

$122,791

Kalleigh 1,476 sq.ft.

$113,274

Front deck optional

Front deck optional

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