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Inspire Studio connects local artists

By John Drinkwater The Neepawa Banner The grand opening of the Inspire Studio of Fine Art took place on Saturday, Jan. 23. This gem, located on Minnedosa’s Main Street, is owned by Marlies Soltys, a renowned creator of mosaic. Residents from a large area visited the business and were able to interact with some of the participating artists. These artists have increased in number, from 12 in December to 22 this year.

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Top: The official opening of the Inspire Studio of Fine Art attracted large groups of artists and area residents.

Left: Krista Powell of Minnedosa displays handmade locket containing essential oil.

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Above, right: Onanole resident Campbell Moss and his wife Margo. His photography is on display at Inspire.

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‘Relic’ Derby helps out Neepawa Rifle Club

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner Snowmobile enthusiasts recently took to the trails to support a local community group, as the Neepawa Junior Rifle Club hosted a Relic Poker Derby. The event, held on Saturday, Jan. 30, featured participants using snowmobiles to travel to several checkpoints and drawing a playing card at each one.

The object was to have the best poker hand at the end of the run.

The ride was designed to raise funds for the rifle club to assist with the ongoing costs of maintaining its building, located at the Neepawa Fairgrounds. The desire was to also raise money for some potential upgrades to the facility.

Rifle Club vice president Harris Lowe said this is the first year they’ve organized an event of this type.

He noted that it was very well received.

“We’d like to turn it into an annual thing. The response seems to suggest that it was a good idea. We were hoping for about 50 people signing up for the Derby and we’ve exceeded

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On Jan. 30, area snowmobilers hit the trails riding their vintage machines for the Neepawa Junior Rifle Club’s first ever Relic Poker Derby. Based on the ride’s success, organizers are hoping to make it an annual event. that number.” said Lowe.

A unique aspect of the derby was the inclusion of vintage or “relic” snowmobiles. Riders were encouraged to use their older machines as part of the festivities. Lowe noted that some of the snowmobiles that were used were from as far back as the mid 60s.

He said it was a lot of fun

for many of the participants to see the evolution of the machine.

“There was one guy who said he brought his 64 [snowmobile] out with him.

There were a bunch from the 70s and 80s out there.

It was a real step back in time. Obviously compared to a new machine, they’re not as much fun to ride.

You feel every bump in the trail,” Lowe said with a chuckle. “But everybody brings them out once or twice during the season to show them off and to also support a cause such as this. It’s great to see them get involved like that, especially when it helps out the club.”

Finkewich celebrates 105th birthday

On Thursday, Jan. 28, Gregory Finkewich celebrated his 105th birthday with family and friends. About 40 people attended the celebration, which took place at Country Meadows in Neepawa. Finkewich lived most of his life in the Glenella area.

From left: Gregory Finkewich, John Allan (Finkewich’s former neighbour in Glenella) and daughter Olga Duncan.

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After the ride was completed, prizes were handed out to some of the participants and a dinner was held at the Rifle Club. The exact numbers from the fundraising derby were

still being calculated as the Banner went to publication, but Lowe suggested that the final results should be something the Rifle Club will be very pleased with.

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A disconnect

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here comes a time in every person’s life where they have to look after themselves. It happens every day. We set aside our work, our public obligations and we feed ourselves, we sleep, we look after the personal stuff. If we don’t, it makes for a very unhealthy life.

We all know that and our days develop into a routine where some sense of looking after ourselves has to take place. Some do it better than others.

So it is with public life as well.

Some people go on and on and serve their public duties very well and seemingly forever. They seem to do so with an endless energy. However, that too comes to an end and we see it most often and most publicly in politicians.

They all have to quit some day, although a few do die in office.

In April of 2015, I attended the Manitoba NDP leadership convention as media. I know a lot of the players in the NDP party, being on first name basis with many of them. When you are involved with politics at the local, provincial and federal level and combine that with a newspaper career, you meet a lot of politicians of all stripes. And, in spite of our political differences, we all talk to each other. Some of the NDP members are my friends.

One of those people I know well enough to talk to in some depth is Jennifer Howard. She was very despondent at the NDP convention. She didn’t support Greg Selinger and she made it very public. We all know the story of the five cabinet ministers, including Howard, who pulled the pin in the hopes that Selinger would step down. He didn’t and he won by about 30 votes, a marginal victory to

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Ken Waddell say the least. After the voting, I again talked to Howard and I said, “Jennifer, when all is said and done, look after yourself.”

She obviously came to that same conclusion and although she was the nominated candidate for the April 2016 general election, she’s not going to run.

Howard has a family that includes two very young children.

That’s a good reason to step down. She has been in politics a long time, even though she is still young. She also has strong differences with Selinger and she also knows that her election would not be easy. The NDP could well lose that seat as it is being contested by the Liberal leader.

If a person looks at the federal election results, they will find a lot of people voted liberal in that area of Winnipeg and those votes could well transplant to the provincial Liberals.

The NDP is currently on a steep slide. So much so that one would wonder why some other people are still sticking around.

Stan Struthers is quitting and for many of the same reasons as Howard. Gord Mackintosh is quitting, but he is a bit older and may be just plain tired of the game. Why people like Ron Lemieux and Dave Chomiak are staying on board is a bit of a puzzle. I know both men

fairly well and they have been dedicated foot soldiers in the NDP party.

It’s doubtful if the NDP can recover. One only has to look at the past three times the NDP came to power. It was always on a change wave. They can’t ride that wave this time, not after 17 years in power. In 1969, newly minted leader, Ed Schreyer rode a wave of discontent against Duff Roblin’s party which was then led

by Walter Weir. Howard Pawley rode the wave of discontent with Sterling Lyon. Gary Doer, who lost three times before winning, rode a wave of discontent against Gary Filmon. This time around, the wave of discontent is totally owned by the NDP. Voter patience is wearing thin with the misplaced spending, the debt and the failure to address their signature 1999 issue, namely hospital wait times.

So some of the politicians aren’t running again. They have come to the conclusion that when all is said and done, a person has to look after themselves.

Whether it be food, exercise, sleep or a change of a career, the time comes when change has to be made. Howard, Struthers, Macintosh and several others have made that decision. They did the right thing for themselves and I commend them for that.

Whether it be food, exercise, sleep or a change of a career, the time comes when change has to be made.

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grew up on a city lot in urban Canada. Neither of my parents grew up on farms and while my parents enjoyed flowers, gardening wasn’t a hobby for either of them. As far as I knew, food came from the grocery store.

I was in Grade 8 before I actually attempted to grow anything. My first foray into gardening was for a science experiment in which we MY tested the PERSPECTIVE effect of different types of liquids on the growth rate of a ate plant. My seeds never ackman tkinson even broke through the surface of the dirt.

I grew up like the vast majority of Canadians, completely disconnected from the source of my food.

According to Statistics Canada, in 1851, when Canada’s economy was led by agriculture and the exploitation of natural resources, nearly nine in 10 Canadians lived in rural areas.

Over the last 160 years, changes in Canada’s economy have meant that the proportion of people living in rural areas has declined to the point where in 2011 (the last census), only 18.9 per cent of Canadians lived in rural areas, few of whom actually live on farms. According to the 2011 Canadian Census of Agriculture, Canada’s farm population accounted for just two per cent of Canada’s overall population.

This demographic shift isn’t a cause for concern, except in one way– Canadians are becoming more and more disconnected from the food we eat, and that’s a big problem.

It used to be that most urban Canadians had parents who grew up on a farm, or visited grandparents, aunts, uncles or cousins who farmed. That’s just not the case any more.

Never mind concerns that Canadians are eating too much convenience food, most Canadians have no idea where any of the food they eat comes from, or how it comes to be.

While Canadian children leave school knowing about natural geography, the components of our solar system, how different compounds react and the effect of gravity, they don’t know how a seed becomes something that we eat. At some point, they’ll have dissected a frog, but they have no idea what it takes to raise an animal to produce milk or meat.

Whether it’s concerns over animal welfare, antibiotic or pesticide use, increased consumption of unhealthy foods or the switch to cheaper, but possibility less safe, food production techniques, this disconnect has led to a range of problems that impact both producers and consumers of food. Canadians worry about the food they eat, but with no actual knowledge base, they don’t know what they should be worrying about. There’s just such a huge gap in understanding. The internet has stepped up to fill this void, causing consumers to get caught up in slanted truths, agendas and pseudo science.

Different farm groups have been trying to bridge the gap with outreach programs and events to educate the general public about who they are and what they do. Some schools have gardening clubs and organizations, such as Agriculture in the Classroom, have special programs and events to educate students, but it’s not enough.

It’s time that the education system across the country recognized the importance of food production. It shouldn’t be relegated to an optional club or a special half-day event every few years, it’s too important. With increasing concerns over food safety and nutrition, there’s no question that knowing how to grow food must become part of the core curriculum for all Canadian students. Whether they live in an apartment in Toronto, or a small town in Manitoba, knowing how food is produced is a valuable life skill and will help Canadians formulate their own opinions about the future of food production, and consumption, in Canada.

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Stories of love – part one O

f all his days on earth, this one was by far the worst.

He tried to sleep, but he couldn’t. His heart was breaking and only his dear wife fully understood why.

To his friends and neighbors, he was the ultimate success story. His was the best run and most profitable farm in the entire area.

He was assisted by a loyal group of servants. He hired the best, trained them well and often worked alongside them, helping each one learn how to do a better job or work more efficiently. At the end of the day, they were paid and rewarded for extra work done or initiatives taken.

This man had it all—at least that’s how it looked to most people.

But today he was heart broken. He had just watched his younger son walk down the lane. He had a suitcase in one hand and bag filled with cash in the other. The suitcase held all the clothing he wanted to take with him. The bag held his inheritance—the

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Neil Strohschein money he would have received had his father died that day. He was leaving home—never to return (or so he thought).

The man waited until his son was out of sight.

Then he went back to work. But every night, just as the sun was setting, he made his way to the veranda, sat in his favorite chair and looked down the lane—hoping, longing and praying that his son would find his way home.

The son couldn’t have cared less what his father was doing. He was living his dream—sleeping all day, partying all night, doing whatever he wanted.

He was surrounded by people who were just like him—people whose motto was: “Let us eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we

may die.”

As we all know, good times like this don’t last forever. Two crises brought this young man’s dream to a sudden and dramatic end. First, he ran out of money. Then a famine hit the land in which he was living. There were no crops to harvest. Unemployment shot up to an all time high.

Food was scarce. The young man went to his friends looking for help, but they were just like him—out of cash, out of work and living on the streets.

Eventually, this young man took the only job he could find—feeding pigs.

To a Jewish boy living in ancient Israel, feeding pigs was the ultimate insult.

That’s when he decided to go home.

He didn’t know what he

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was around three of the AM when I awoke. Words of a hymn were running through my head, the third stanza of “Though I May Speak”, a paraphrase of 1 Corinthians 13, the chapter describing perfect love.

“Come, Spirit come, our hearts control, our spirits long to be made whole. Let inward love guide every deed, by this we worship and are freed.’ With an opening line like that to begin thinking, you would think I would have my midnight ponderings under control. Sadly, not so. By the time the dogs and I returned from their required outside time, the shine had left my thinking.

My going to sleep music is 51 minutes long and often I use it for back to sleep as much as getting to sleep. I hit the play button and crawled into bed. The day had been

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filled with unaccustomed sights and sounds, a tough day of class in the Clinical Pastoral Education course I am enrolled in. (Seven more Mondays, two more weekends on call and many hours of service left to go!) I re-processed the day. Then I got to thinking about my up-coming holiday to Holland in April. Not worried about the house, but concerned about, of course, my dogs! Supportive family members have promised to provide care, but is that fair to them? Should I find a kennel for two weeks, find someone to house sit them and the house? Send them out to a farm family?

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he other day, someone asked me what “hope” means to me. The encyclopedia tells us that “hope is an optimistic attitude of mind based on an expectation of positive outcomes related to events and circumstances in our life.” A synonym to hope is expectation.

Some girls build up a hope chest before they get mar-

What is the going rate for such stuff? By now the music has completed its cycle and, after a time of extra thinking, I leave the comfort of my warm bed to hit the ‘play’ button again.

This time, I am back to re-playing the week just past. Words said and left unsaid accompany me in the soft darkness of my inner room. Okay, switch channels for goodness sake! Switch to the holiday.

The mind is a tricky companion. Review instead the turmoil of obtaining my passport. I do have it safe in hand but that was no easy feat! My former passport had expired, things

would find when he got there, but he need not have worried. He came back into the arms of a loving and forgiving father, a father whose faith and hope never wavered over the many days that he and his son were separated, a father who welcomed him back— not as an embarrassment to be tolerated, but as a son who had died, come back to life and was ready to begin a new life in his father’s house.

In my career, I have spoken to many parents in pain. Their stories are like the story of this father who lived during Jesus’ time.

Like him, they have a child who left home under less than ideal circumstances.

Like him, their love for that child has never wavered.

They spend a portion of each day praying that their wayward child will return home.

If this describes you, don’t give up hope. Keep praying and trusting in God. He will answer your prayers in his time and in his way.

like death and dying had dimmed any thought of a passport renewal date. So it was a complete do over.

Small detail, I had lost my birth certificate so had to apply, and wait for that.

World situations have changed and so now one needs birth certificate and a detailed track of every name change. My official divorce decree did not/ does not have my maiden name on it. Calls to head office about that. First passport picture wasn’t centered, re-take! Birth certificate has my name as Reta, only paper that does, more changes in travel tickets! Get up and hit replay on the ‘go to sleep music’!

It takes little math to know that by now morning is just a breath away and I am still determined to try to sleep. Relax, breathe deep and regular. Again.

Woke to a warm tongue washing my face.

ried and know that there are things in the chest they will use as soon as they are married to pretty up their abode.

When a girl is expecting a baby, she knows that there is someone inside of her who will come forward at a later date. It is a happy expectation.

When we look in the Bible, it shows us the evidence of hope. It tells us in Hebrews 6:19 that hope is an anchor for the soul. An anchor that will keep us secure in Jesus Christ, who went before us.

May our hope be in the living God (1 Timothy 4:10) and may we know that our future is secured in Heaven.

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Words, math and truth In response to the column “Words plus math should equal truth” from the Jan. 8 Neepawa Banner: I agree.

Let’s look at your words.

Provincial debt, in dollars is increasing. True. But dollars don’t mean much. A farm worth $200,000 with a debt of $100,000 is probably in trouble with a debt to asset ratio of 50 per cent. But a $1,000,000 farm with a debt of $200,000 is on sound footing with a ratio of 20 per cent. With government debt, the asset is the productivity of the citizens, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The following numbers are supplied by the Royal Bank of Canada. In 1988, the Filmon Tories inherited a debt of 19 per cent of the GDP. When we turfed the Tories in 1999, the debt had risen to 31 per cent of the GDP. In 2015, the debt is projected to reach 29 per cent of GDP, just slightly lower than it was in 1999. But we all “know” that the Tories are the best money managers, even if mathematics proves otherwise.

By the way, government debt provides a nice, safe investment in bonds and treasury bills for those fortunate enough to have surplus funds. And when the bonds are cashed, the interest becomes personal income for the bondholder. Since about 95 per cent of the debt is held by Canadians, is government debt all that bad an idea?

Moving on. Yes, Selinger broke his promise not to raise the PST. Just as Filmon broke his promise not to privatize MTS. Filmon’s broken promise cost me an immediate increase of $300 per year for my home phone, with no improvement in service. That $300 goes in a shareholder’s pocket. As for the PST, I spend about $12,000 per year on taxable products, so the one per cent increase cost me $120 per year.

Hardly the end of civilization as the Tories would have us believe. That money goes to improvements in government infrastructure. Driving on some 50 miles of new pavement on Highways 10 and 16, including Main Street in Neepawa, I think it’s the best spent $120 the government ever took from me.

Finally, the lie about the Filmon Tories firing 1,000 nurses. They did not fire the nurses. And I’ve never heard a politician say that they did. What they said was that the Tories laid off nurses and did not replace those who retired or quit. Then, when graduating nurses had to leave the province to find work, they reduced the training spaces in nursing programs. Many doctors also left the province for lack of nursing care for their patients. We are still trying to overcome the nursing shortage created by the Filmon Tories. Ask any nurse or aide how many extra shifts they are asked to work, in an extremely stressful job. But they didn’t fire nurses and the NDP didn’t say they did. That lie, sir, is yours when you put words in their mouths.

Words and math should equal truth. Pity we find so little of the latter in Banner editorials.

Leonard Paramor Arden, MB Editors note: Doer always said “fired”.

Trophy hunt I am currently working on my second book, “Amateur Hockey in Neepawa, A Scrapbook 1896-1989”. I am in search of some trophies that disappeared when Hockey Manitoba took over from the MAHA, which, I think, was circa 1992. They are as follows: Bantam BB; The Clint Bennest Memorial, Bantam AB; The Mummery Memorial, Midget B; Sexsmith Memorial, Juvenile B; E. A. Gilroy Memorial, Intermediate A; The Dr. H. O. McDiarmid Shield. The thought is that these trophies likely ended up in a display case in some rink in rural Manitoba. If anyone knows where these trophies are, I want to photograph them for the book.

I can be reached at rickbarb@shaw.ca.

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Plumas Mixed Bonspiel draws 16 teams

T h e C a r g i l l F i r s t E v e n t w a s w o n b y C h a d M a l f a i t , S h a u n a F e h r, Ty s o n Wa l k e r a n d K r i s t y n M a d D o n a l d . I n s e c o n d w a s M o r l e y Wa l k e r, B r e n d a Wa l k e r, M e r v y n S m i t h a n d B r e n d a G o r k - S m i t h .

T h e C o u r t S e e d s S e c o n d E v e n t w a s w o n b y Ta y l o r S c h e t t l e r, E r i c L a c h , B r a n d o n S m i t h a n d A n d r e a P o i r i e r. I n s e c o n d w a s Alex Kunzelman, Bill Banyard and Jessica Ferguson, Tasha Emerson.

There was a late start to the curling season in Plumas, but the Mixed Bonspiel, held Jan. 22-24 provided a great time for area curlers.

The Plumas Lions Third Event was won by Wayne Schettler, Sharni Schettler, Don Smith and Sheila Smith. In second was Justin Walker, Ryley Dayholos, Jenna Blair, Alyssa McBride.

Submitted The Neepawa Banner Plumas Mixed Bonspiel was held on Jan. 22 to 24, with 16 teams. It was a late start to our curling season, as we finally got our ice made in mid-January.

We only had two nights of curling before our bonspiel began.

The first draw of the bonspiel even got off to a rocky start, as the power went out in half of the building. The curlers kept going with one end of the ice lit and one in darkness.

It was tough to hit the broom for a while.

Manitoba Hydro showed up quickly and were able to get us going again before our ice plant had serious ice damage.

Rink burgers were flying off the grill on Saturday, selling 10 dozen in two hours.

Semi-finals and finals were held on three draws on Sunday, with the building being vacated at 2 pm to go over to the Skating

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Wrapping up hope for the homeless

By Kira Paterson The Neepawa Banner The Neepawa Area Collegiate (NACI) HOPE social justice group is getting ready to start their next project. From Feb. 8 to Feb. 26, the classes at NACI will be competing in a contest that will help the homeless across the province.

HOPE will be creating t-shirt care packages to donate to Winnipeg Harvest, Samaritan House in Brandon and the Salvation Army in Neepawa. A t-shirt care package is made up of toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, deodorant and other toiletries all rolled in a tshirt and pair of underwear and enclosed in a pair of socks. The rolls are then labeled by clothing sizes and for which gender they are intended. “Winnipeg Harvest typically makes these. They bring in volunteers and they spend the whole day making them,” explained Michelle Young, one of the teachers in charge of HOPE. “So we decided rather than go to Winnipeg to make them, why don’t we go to Winnipeg and do something else and take these made and ready to just be given away when we get there?”

The whole school is getting involved with a contest to see which classes can bring the most supplies for these packages.

Students from any grade can bring in t-shirts of any size, but the rest of the supplies is divided into Middle Years (Grades 6-8) and Senior High (9-12), “Just to see that we might get a variety of things,” said Young. Middle Years students are asked to bring children’s socks, soaps and toothbrushes. Senior High is in charge of bringing in toothpaste, ladies’ socks, deodorant and

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D u r i n g t h e i r v i s i t t o W i n n i p e g H a r v e s t l a s t y e a r, t h e H O P E group learned how to make the care package t-shirt rolls. travel shampoo. The HOPE group already has men’s socks for the project. If anyone in the community wants to get involved, they are welcome to bring t-shirts, socks, underwear or toiletries to the school.

The winning class in the Middle Years will be awarded an ice cream cake donated by Dairy Queen.

The Senior High winning class will earn points for that grade in the annual Grade Wars competition the high school holds.

Once the contest is over, the supplies will be gathered up and rolled up into packages by the HOPE group. They will leave a

few of the packages at the local Salvation Army and deliver some to Brandon, but the majority will go to Winnipeg, as that is where they are most needed. “And then what they do [at Winnipeg Harvest] is they will walk down the street where people spend the night and they will hand them out,” Young explained.

The Middle Years HOPE group will make the first trip in to Winnipeg Harvest in March, bringing some of the care packages with them. The Senior High group will go in April. When they deliver the packages to Winnipeg, the group will also spend the day

volunteering at Winnipeg Harvest. “Whatever they need that day is what we’ll do,” stated Young. She said in the past, they have helped by sorting potatoes and onions, bagging flour and sugar for food hampers and cleaning up the garden there.

This will be HOPE’s last major project for this school year. The group decided to focus on just a couple big things and do them well rather than having to rush through a lot of small projects and not do them as well because of lack of time.

Heart and Stroke Foundation still in need of volunteers Submitted by Jean Borchardt The Neepawa Banner This is to inform you that if you see no one sitting at the Neepawa Gladstone Co-op for the Heart and Stroke Foundation, it’s because I’ve had very few phone calls for help in gathering donations for the Heart and Stroke February Campaign. I need people to sit at Harris Pharmacy the last three weeks in February from 1-4 pm. At Co-op, I still need quite a bit of help, so if you’re interested in helping such a worthwhile cause, please call me at 204-476-2734.

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The Brandon Bridge collapse of September, 1903 the Pioneer era. There were a variety of reasons for these collapses. Treated or creosoted timbers were not commonly used at the time in municipal bridges, leading to rapid deterioration of bridges. However, the chief cause was that many bridges were built too lightly for steam engines which were rapidly evolving. Farmers wanted more power, which in turn meant steam engines became bigger and heavier. Many bridges built previous to

The

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Submitted Manitoba Agricultural Museum On Sept. 4, 1903 the wooden approach to the First Street Bridge gave way as a steam engine was moving across the approach to get onto the actual bridge span across the Assiniboine River. The engine fell some 20 feet to the river bank below, landing upside down. Tragically the operators, William Curle and Richard Chambers, lost their lives in this accident as they were caught beneath the engine.

William Curle farmed in the Justice, Manitoba area.

Richard Chambers was an employee of the Brandon

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MANITOBA AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM

upside

down

agent for the Port Huron Company.

William Curle’s parents had moved from Glasgow, Scotland to Mount Forrest, Ontario and then on to Stonewall, Manitoba in 1878. In 1881, the Curle family moved to a homestead in the Justice district north of Brandon, Manitoba. William Curle was born in 1843 in Scotland. In 1881, William Curle took up his own homestead in the Justice district. Previous to this, William had been a fireman stoking boilers on steam ships on the Great Lakes.

William appears to have prospered as he owned a portable steam engine by

under

the

bridge.

1900. In 1903, he decided to purchase a steam traction engine and settled on a new Port Huron engine. He took delivery in Brandon and had to move the engine home himself. It was on this move that he had to travel over the First Street bridge. Richard Chambers accompanied Curle for some reason, perhaps to aid him driving the engine as the bridge and associated street would have lots of traffic.

Unfortunately, little is known about Richard Chambers at this time.

Bridge collapses caused by a steam engine moving over the bridge were a not uncommon occurrence in

Impromptu speeches...

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them as a group. Each mini speech needed to include an intro, middle and an end. This was to prepare them for Communications Evening that was held on Feb. 1 at NACI. Other big news, we will be getting new uniforms tops for Achievement Day and Fat Stock Show and Sale. Crash day: no I don’t mean with cars. We will hold our Annual Crash Day at the Beautiful Plains Ag

Society complex. We will be participating in a highway clean-up in May sometime, so if you are driving, watch out for us! Some members will be going to participate in a weekend long activity at Camp Wannakumbac from Feb. 26-28. We will be sleeping in cabins and playing lots of games.

The meeting was adjourned by Dylan Oshanyk at 8:20 pm.

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NACTV takes part in local TV hearings The Canadian Radiotelevision Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) held a public hearing late in January that focussed a lot of discussion on local television stations. The hearing was held in Gatineau, Que., where stations from all across Canada were represented. Neepawa Access Television (NACTV) was represented by president and CEO Ivan Traill.

One of the main topics of discussion was the financial trouble in which many local stations have found themselves. Traill, along with representatives from about nine other small town stations each made presentations to the CRTC board about why small community stations should be supported and why these stations are important to Canada.

Traill said that many local stations, even in fair sized cities such as Portage la Prairie and Dauphin, have had to shut down because they just don’t have enough money to keep them running. He also said that the CRTC had, at one point, asked the cable companies to pay the local stations that they carried a certain amount. That never happened because the amount that the CRTC had suggested was too high.

But now, Traill said that the CRTC is thinking about enforcing this and making the companies pay these stations, a smaller amount this time, but nonetheless something.

Traill said that the main point he was trying to get across to the board was that the big stations in the big cities don’t really cover the goings on in the small communities as much as they think. There is stuff going on in small towns that the big cities don’t know about and that people won’t know about if they have to rely on those big city stations for their “local” news. He also wanted the board to know that there are a fair share of people who watch these stations, not just the residents of that community. Traill said that there are people from all across Canada who want to see their kids play in a sport that only the local station will cover, or people want to just watch a “folksy” program without

Since the number of small community stations has dropped significantly, the little operations like NACTV have been brought to CRTC’s attention. all the “glitz and glamour” of big productions. The NACTV office gets calls almost every day from people all over Canada who tell them how much they appreciate NACTV’s programming, Traill noted.

Many of the people in Neepawa take the station for granted, but there are viewers all over Manitoba and in other provinces who enjoy the small-town feel of the programs. He said that sometimes, big organizations like the CRTC just think of small organizations like NACTV as people with their hands out, asking for money.

NACTV doesn’t just take, but it gives its fair share, Traill insisted. For the size of organization NACTV is, it gets a lot of viewers tuning in to watch it on a regular basis.

The CRTC, being a national organization, doesn’t usually concern itself too much with towns the size of Neepawa. Traill explained that they usually think in terms of hundreds of thousands, even terms of tens of thousands is small-scale to the CRTC. But since the number of small community stations has dropped significantly, the little operations like NACTV have been brought to their attention. The CRTC has gotten better at recognizing these stations and Traill said that they are starting to realize the importance of community television.

There have been no final decisions about whether or not to fund community stations, but Traill said it would be nice if they could get some more money. It would be ideal if the station could afford to hire some staff to be able to keep it going without having to rely solely on volunteers.

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Annual gardening convention gathers green thumbs

PHOTO BY KIRA PATERSON

The Back to Basics convention brought a large crowd of gardeners to Neepawa from Jan. 28-30.

PHOTO BY KIRA PATERSON

With the help of a volunteer, keynote speaker Holly Mawby demonstrated how dandelions spread their seeds.

The 118th annual Manitoba Horticultural Association Back to Basics convention was held in Neepawa this year at the United Church Christian Education Centre.

The convention took place from Thursday, Jan. 28 to Saturday, Jan. 30.

The event featured presentations that taught gardeners about the science behind plants and soil. There were also workshops on flower arranging, plant propagation and photography. Attendees were treated to a banquet on Friday, followed by the Great Gardener’s Auction.

About 70 people from around Manitoba came out for the convention.

PHOTO BY CHRISTINE WADDELL

Local auctioneer Brad Meyers was entertaining and efficient at the annual Great Gardener ’s Auction. Donations from local businesses and member garden clubs helped raise $1,270.50 PHOTOS BY KIRA PATERSON

(Above and below) Mawby showed how cacti can hold so much more water compared to most plants with a demonstrations showing how a cactus’ structure allows it to expand more.

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New veterinarian serving Neepawa area

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson The Neepawa Banner On Feb. 1, the Neepawa Veterinary Clinic welcomed a new vet to the practice, Dr. Rhian Beever. Beever joins Dr. Liz Ostendorf at the mixed animal practice operating out the Neepawa and District Veterinary Clinic building.

Beever grew up on a cow-calf operation in the Rivers area and attended the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon. After graduation in 2012, she spent two years working as a vet in Shoal Lake, then spent about a year and a half working with CFIA in

Neepawa, at HyLife Foods.

Beever said had been looking to come back to private practice and when this job became available, it seemed like a good opportunity. An added bonus of the Neepawa location is its proximity to her parents’ farm, where she continues to help as time permits.

Beever is happy to be back in a mixed clinic, saying, “I like the variety. It’s the mixture that keeps you coming back.”

Dr. Rhian Beever recently joined the Neepawa Veterianary Clinic. She is pictured with Gabby, the clinic “supervisor”

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Cindy Heino of Minnedosa was the winner of the Youth 5 Pin Bowling Fundraiser. The prize was $100 worth of lottery tickets. The youth bowlers come from Minnedosa, Neepawa and surrounding areas and sold the tickets at the Neepawa and Minnedosa Co-ops. Heino received her prize from Minnedosa Bowl owner Alan Tarn.

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Mixed results for Neepawa Natives

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner It appears to have been another week of one step forward and two steps back for the Neepawa Natives.

The MJHL club recently followed up a confidence building win over the Virden Oil Capitals with a pair of tepid performances against the Winnipeg Blues and Portage Terriers.

The week started well for Neepawa, as an exceptional performance by goaltender Jeremy Link, combined with one of the strongest efforts of the year by the team in front of him, earned them a 2-1 overtime win over Virden.

The game, which was held on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at the Yellowhead Centre, featured a fast paced first period. Both teams had multiple chances to open up the scoring, but both Link and Oil Caps goalie Patrick Zubick kept things even at 0-0. The shots were tied at 13 after 20 minutes.

Halfway through the second period, Neepawa’s Reigan Buchanan opened up the scoring with his ninth goal of the year. Jordan Martin and Nolan Martens assisted on the play. Virden would press for the equalizer but could not solve Link, making it 1-0 after two periods of play.

In the third, the Oil Capitals would be able to take advantage of a breakaway, as Dylan Thiessen went backhand to tie the game at 1-1. Both teams pressed for the game winner, but found themselves deadlocked after regulation.

In overtime, the Oil Capitals proved to be the aggressor, outshooting Neepawa 5-0. Drake Bodie of Virden would then be called for goaltender interference, creating a power-play for the home side. The Natives quickly capitalized, scoring on their very first shot of the extra time. Kyle McDonald put home the game winner to secure Neepawa’s first win of 2016.

The club was hoping to follow this game up with an equally strong effort on Friday, Jan. 29, versus the Winnipeg Blues. Once the puck dropped however, it was Winnipeg who provided the strong effort out there, coasting

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Brayden Atkinson (9) looks to gain control of the puck and move it into the W i n n i p e g z o n e , d u r i n g N e e p a w a ’ s g a m e a g a i n s t t h e B l u e s o n F r i d a y, J a n . 2 9 . to an 8-1 win. Several members of the Blues roster were able to pad their stats, thanks to a less than stellar effort from the home side. Reid Stefanson generated five points on the night, while Taeron Lewis notched four points, including a hat trick. Forward Kamerin Nault added four assists for Winnipeg. The Natives only goal for the game was earned by Kyle McDonald.

Neepawa travelled down the Yellowhead Highway to Portage la Prairie on Sunday, Jan. 31 to play the Terriers.

Once again, Brad Bowles proved to be the catalyst that

Female Chiefs solidify hold on first place Submitted The Neepawa Banner The Yellowhead Chiefs returned to the friendly confines of the Shoal Lake Communiplex on Friday, Jan. 29, for a home game against the Central Plains Capitals. The Capitals were still in the mix for first place in the Manitoba Female Midget Hockey League (MFMHL), although with a loss earlier in the week, they would have to sweep the Chiefs in the final two games between the two teams. Yellowhead has thrived on the big game stage this season and were the better team in the first period, as they hemmed the Capitals in their end for long stretches and outshot the visitors 11-6. It seemed that the Capitals might escape the period without allowing a goal until Jalyn Elmes took matters into her hands and delivered the opening goal. The Chiefs captain rushed the puck out of the home end on the left side and made a nice move at the line to

get past the defence before depositing the puck into the goal for an unassisted marker and the game’s first goal.

The second period was a more even 20 minutes, but the Chiefs continued to have the better offensive chances. At the midway point of the period, the Geekie - Fouillard - Amy line converted on a perfectly executed 3 on 2 rush. Tatum Amy took an outlet pass from Jalyn Elmes and gained the Capitals zone with Hannah Fouillard driving hard to the net, Amy found Sam Geekie joining the rush.

The Chiefs scoring leader made quick work of a snap shot that beat the Capitals’ McKenna Wild high to the left side. The same three continued their strong offensive zone play and just two minutes later added to the Chiefs lead with a power play goal. With great puck possession, they worked it down low until Amy slid a nice pass to Geekie swooping in on the net. The goalie made

the save on the shot, but Fouillard was there to snag the puck out of mid air and knock it into the net.

Entering the final period with a three goal lead, the Chiefs were cautioned by the coaches to continue to apply pressure to maintain the lead. The Capitals had other ideas and scored an early goal on a nice individual effort from their scoring leader Sheridan Oswald. The Chiefs found themselves in some penalty trouble and Central Plains capitalized on the power play to cut the lead one goal with 15 minutes left in the game.

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powered Portage to a 6-2 victory. The Elkhorn product closed out the contest with a pair of goals and three assists for a combined five points. In five games against Neepawa, Bowles has picked up 13 points.

Nathan Park made 18 saves in the win for Portage, while Jeremy Link stopped 43, but still took the loss.

This latest victory extended the Terriers most recent winning streak to 11 games. Both these clubs will face each other on the ice again on Saturday, Feb. 6, this time at the Yellowhead Centre.

Geekie receives provincial award Submitted The Neepawa Banner Yellowhead AAA Midget Female Chiefs forward Sam Geekie was recently awarded the Premier’s Healthy Living Award for Youth. The award recognizes the achievements of young Manitobans who are positive role models for other children and youth in promoting healthy lifestyles and is awarded to 10 Grade 12 students across the province. The award includes a $500 bursary and a medal recognizing the achievement.

Geekie has been a

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Sam Geekie of the Ye l l o w h e a d C h i e f s member of the Yellowhead Chiefs for the past three seasons and has led the team in scoring in each of those years, including

the current season. Her other athletic achievements include provincial and national competition in baseball and volleyball at Strathclair High School, as well as participating within club programs across Westman.

In addition to her own athletic achievements, Sam has coached and refereed middle years sports at school and has volunteered at the various sports facilities in her hometown, including the arena and ball diamonds. From the entire Chiefs family, congratulations to Sam on a well deserved honour.

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Submitted The Neepawa Banner The Seattle Thunderbirds have signed Neepawa Natives defenseman Jared Pelechaty to a WHL Standard Player Agreement.

The 17-year-old Winnipeg product will wear number 3 for the T-Birds and is eligible to play in games this week.

Seattle general manager Russ Farwell said they’re very pleased to include Pelechaty in their roster as they currently deal with

several injury issues.

“We are happy to add Jared. He will really help us get through the injuries we have at this time. He has pushed hard to improve his game and we expect him to be ready to play for us at the start of next season,” said Farwell. “We also appreciate the understanding of Neepawa on our current situation and are thankful to them for letting Jared join us for five games at this point of the season.”

By signing a WHL Standard Player Agreement,

FAN“STATS”TIC BOWLING Josh

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Zac

Enns

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner A pair of local athletes recently took aim at the top prize in their sport.

Zac and Josh Enns, both of Neepawa, participated in a Biathlon Manitoba Cup competition Jan. 30-31 at Falcon Lake. Biathlon is a winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.

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The brothers took part in the Falcon combined event on Saturday, Jan. 30. Zac Enns competed in a 7.5 kilometre event and finished the three lap race with a time of 31:34. Josh meanwhile, participated in the 2.5 km event and accumulated a time of 16:24 On day two, the competition featured the biathlon pursuit race. Zac’s 7.5 km time was 43:33, giving him

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a third place finish in the developmental senior boys category. Josh meanwhile competed the 4K distance with a time of 34:59.

That result earned him a second place finish in the developmental junior boys category. This is Zac and Josh’s first year in biathlon.

A total of 40 athletes from across Manitoba and northern Ontario participated in the weekend events.

Chiefs end home schedule on positive note Continued from page 15 The home team re-focused, as Greenwood made a couple of saves over the next few minutes to hold the lead and the Chiefs re-established their game. It would be another power play goal that would seal the game for the Chiefs as the Capitals were sent to the box with just over eight minutes to go. With Emma Coulter serving a minor penalty of her own, Karissa Cullum joined Jessi Rampton and Morgan Ramsay for the power play. Rampton won an offensive zone face off that allowed Cullum to secure the loose puck. She fired a pass to Jalyn Elmes at the point. The quick shot to the net from Elmes was slightly deflected by Morgan Ramsay and stopped by the goalie, however Ramsay stayed with the play and flipped a backhand shot over the sprawled goalie to restore the Chiefs two goal lead. Yellowhead killed off a late power play and closed out the game with Jessi Rampton scoring on the empty net to make the final 5-2 for the home team.

A very entertaining game for the fans had the Chiefs receive full marks for effort and another important win over a team chasing them in the standings.

Yellowhead returned to the ice on Sunday, Jan. 31, to welcome the Interlake

Lightning to town. Maintaining a high level of play was important for the Chiefs against the young Interlake team and the home side were led on this day by the Geekie - Fouillard - Amy line again. The threesome combined for six goals and 10 assists on the afternoon and gave the Chiefs all the offense they would need.

The first period featured four goals for the hosts, with Amy providing a pair, Geekie adding one and Emma Coulter securing the other.

In the second period, Coulter was back for her second of the game before McKenna Paddock added the Chiefs sixth of the game on a great individual effort with a nasty dangle by two defenceman before slipping the puck past the helpless goalie.

In the third period, Yellowhead kept the pressure on as Hannah Fouillard scored twice, Amy completed her hat trick on the day and Mckenna Paddock added her second of the game. Miranda Cook was steady for the Chiefs, allowing only one goal in the third period. The Chiefs skated to a 10-1 victory in their final home game of the regular season. Yellowhead will finish the regular season with five road games. Playoff dates will be confirmed within the next few weeks.

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Club 55+ Bowling League (Minnedosa) JAN. 29/16: Ladies’ High Single -- Vivian Oswald 226.

Ladies’ High Triple -- Shirley Mickoski 559. Men’s High Single & Triple -- Alan Tarn 241 & 600. Other Scores to Note: Len Pritchard 152, 234, 158; Pauline Hailstone 190, 218; Barb Grumpelt 161, 160, 181; Lawrence Smith 165, 155; Norman Kendall 205, 196; Wilbert Kroeker 153, 228; Vivian Oswald 189; Frank Porada 171, 191; Carol Walker 154; Myrnie Kroeker 168; Walter Moscrip 166, 156; Wilfred Walker 160, 178; Vernita Potrebka 176, 160, 166; Eleanor Scott 155; Bob Lychak 162, 173; Melvin Oswald 150; Bev Chapski 152, 201; Gordon Maddever 159, 160; Shirley Mickoski 205, 200, 154; Thelma Gray 152; Alan Tarn 191, 168; Debbie Tarn 177. January Bowler of the Month -Ladies -- Debbie Tarn; Men -- Frank Porada.

Special Olympics Bowling Ladies High Single and Double - Tanya Scott 182, 262.

Mens High Single and Double - Wes Coutu 195, 338. Other Scores of Note – Keith Jacobson 161; Lynn Walker 109; Tracy Richardson 141; Roger Kuharski 163.

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Neepawa Novas host Flipping for Summer The Neepawa Novas Gymnastics Club hosted “Flipping for Summer” on Saturday, Jan. 30, at NACI gym. Gymnasts from across Manitoba took part in the Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Pre-provincial competitions.

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New board for Neepawa Chamber of Commerce

PHOTO BY KATE JACKMAN-ATKINSON

On Jan. 27, the Neepawa and District Chamber of Commerce held their AGM. As part of the AGM, the board for the 2016 year will be (from left): Don Dufort (Hylife), Marilyn Crewe (Town of Neepawa), past president Troy Mutch (Century 21), Trisha Phinney (BMO), Cindy Hockin (BPCU), treasurer Marvin Beaumont (MNP), Clinton Davie (CWD Satellite), Jeff Braun (Neepawa Area Planning Disctrict), Ryan McLaughlin (McLaughlin GM), Ashley Monka (Chalet Flooring and Design), Tammy Wilson (CIBC) and president Scott Dyke (RBC). Mitch Hutton (Gill and Schmall) is also on the board. There are still two open board spots. The board will be sworn in by Neepawa mayor Adrian de Groot, who was unavailable for the AGM, at their February meeting.

Results from Brookdale Men’s Bonspiel

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Above: The Brookdale Men's Bonspiel was held Jan 21 to 24. The First Event was won by the Mark Anderson rink from Brandon. Pictured (from left): lead Riley Willows, second Ray Tomiak, third Darren Sangster, skip Mark Anderson and Fokko Buurma of the Brookdale Men's Curling Club. In second was the Jordan Buchannan rink, in third was the Evan Reynolds and in fourth was the Mark Sumner rink.

Above right: The Second Event was won by the Daly Chartrand rink from Neepawa.

Pictured (from left): Brookdale Men’s rep Fokko Buurma, skip Daly Chartrand, third Griffin Kuharski, second Jessy Doerksen and lead Joe Chartrand. In second was the Matt Kulbacki rink, in third was the Kevin Nelson rink and in fourth was the Bryce Olmstead rink.

Right: The Third Event was won by the John McConnell rink from Neepawa. Pictured (from left) Brookdale Men’s rep Kelly Evans, skip John McConnell, third Adam Jakubowski, second Ian Cook and lead Drew Tibbett. In second was the Kelly Evans rink, in third was the Fokko Buurma rink and in fourth was the Thomas Buurma rink.

Brothers manage to salvage father’s steam engine continued from page 8 Steam engines rapidly exceeded this weight between the metal in the machine and the necessary fuel and water that the engine had to carry. So moving engines over bridges was always fraught with the danger that the bridge would give way. There are reports from this time that a custom thresher at Chater, Manitoba just east of Brandon always moved to a custom job just north of Brandon by railing his equipment on the CPR branch line that used to run from Chater to Minnedosa via Forrest, Manitoba. The line ran close enough to the farm they were going to and there were handy loading docks to load and unload machinery. Of course in those days, railways were more accommodating to local traffic. But the use of the branch line indicates the issues involved in moving steam engines around the countryside.

Soon after the accident, Curle’s sons retrieved the engine. An archived photo of the accident shows the engine upside down under the bridge with a heavy rope fall (block and tackle) hanging above the engine. Today, with modern cranes, backhoes and bulldozers, this job would be a mornings work. In the Pioneer era when all

the Curle brothers may have had was access to heavy timbers, a heavy rope fall and perhaps a couple of heavy jacks, righting this engine would have been a daunting task. Close examination of the image indicates that the rope fall was being attached to the centre of the rear wheel visible and, if so, it appears that they were going to roll the engine over on to its side and then roll it on to its wheels. Once on its wheels it would have been relatively easy to move the engine up the river bank. In this case, the rope fall was probably attached above the engine to heavy timbers running between the bridge pier on the right and timber piles on the left. One question is whether the Curle brothers were using teams of horses to pull on the free end of the rope fall or whether they had a winch of some sort. Unfortunately, the photo does not show details of how the rope fall was operated.

However the Curle Brothers managed to do it, they retrieved the engine and made the necessary repairs to it, which cost the grand sum of $67, according to reports at the time. One of the images accompanying this release shows the engine at work threshing later in the fall of 1903. This image is interesting by itself as

it appears that the Curles were threshing from stacks as there are sheaves piled on the ground ahead of the thresher and no sheaf wagons are visible. As no snow is visible on the ground, one wonders what changed as it was less work to feed the sheaves into the thresher as the wagons hauled them in. Stacking the sheaves was usually done when bin space ran out and the grain handling system had no space for further deliveries. Sheaves were then stacked to protect them from the weather.

In this time period, the grain handling system rapidly became “plugged” at harvest due to the rapid expansion of acres under cultivation. As grain movement to the east largely stopped when the Great Lakes froze over, sheave stacks were normally threshed in the spring when movement resumed. The thresher does not appear to have a self feeder but rather a table on which the sheaves were forked and then pushed into the machine by hand after the twine was cut. The machine also appears to have an apron stacker but yet the straw pile is higher than the stacker. As apron stackers did not throw the straw too far, how the straw pile got so high would be interesting to determine.

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Classifieds In Memory Thomas Victor Smith February 5, 2014

His Smile Though his smile is gone forever and his hand we cannot touch, We still have so many memories of the one we loved so much.

His memory is our keepsake with which we will never part, God has him in his keeping we have him in our heart.

Sadly missed but never forgotten.

Remembering you is easy husband, dad, grandpa, We do it everyday … and missing you is something that will never go away.

Love Margaret and family

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Thank you to everyone who sent cards, flowers, food and messages of condolence after the sudden loss of our father and grandfather. Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered. Our sincere appreciation to White’s Funeral Home for their guidance and professionalism. We gratefully acknowledge the pallbearers: Lorne Perrett, Scott Gillies, Don McGorman, Jim Webb, Justin Hunt and Reg Kwiatkowski. Thank you to Father Mark who officiated at the service and the Catholic ladies who also participated in the service and made the lunch. Our sincere gratitude to our dad’s neighbours and friends who have helped him out and continue to help us.

The family of Bill Bucksovich

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The family and friends of KRISTEN PONCSAK and SCOTT TAYLOR would like to invite you to join them in celebrating their engagement on February 13th at the Yellowhead Centre. A come and go bridal shower will be held from 2 - 4 pm with a social evening following from 9 pm – 2 am.

Obituary William (Bill) Paul Bucksovich

(1940 – 2016) William Paul Bucksovich of Arden, Manitoba passed away suddenly at his home on January 24, 2016, at 75 years of age. His daughter, Sherry, was present with him at the time of his death.

Bill was born to Wilma and Paul *Buksovich on February 21, 1940, in Arden, Manitoba. His childhood was spent in Keyes where he resided with his older sister, Jean, and his mother who maintained the CPR Station and his father who worked on the CPR track. He spoke fondly of skating, tobogganing and playing ball with friends from the area.

As an adult, he spent the majority of his career with CPR. Various positions had him travel long distances in Manitoba and the nearby provinces. Eventually, he was successful in bidding for a position that would get him closer to home in Arden. He would also trap and sell the pelts as a way to earn extra income.

Hunting, fishing and gardening were some of the activities that he enjoyed. Although, he was often successful at hunting and fishing, the conversation often involved talk about “the one that got away”. One conversation was about his “new” ice fishing rod that went down the hole. Eventually, some of the big fish did not get away and he received a few Master Angler awards. Gardening often took up a large part of his time in the summer.

He always loved trees and continued to plant many on the property.

After retiring, a great deal of time was spent at the Crocus Club (coffee shop) where he liked to play pool and hear the most recent events of the day.

Bill was predeceased by his son William, Jr. (1965), son Robbie (1981), his father Paul (1978) and his mother Wilma (2003).

He is survived by his daughter, Cindy Kwiatkowski (Reg) and Bryce, Sherry Obsniuk (Justin Hunt) and Matthew and Christopher, and his sister Jean Webb (Burt) and family.

The funeral service took place on January 29, 2016, at St. Dominic’s Church in Neepawa with Father Mark officiating. The interment took place at Riverside Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Lorne Perrett, Scott Gillies, Don McGorman, Jim Webb, Justin Hunt and Reg Kwiatkowski.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Diabetes Association, Children’s Hospital or a charity of your choice. (*Note: Variations of the spelling of the family’s last name have occurred over the years.)

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Obituary Steven Ronald Scrupa 1942-2016

Due to complications from heart failure, Steve Scrupa passed away on January 24,2016 at the Neepawa Health Centre. A memorial service will be held at Christ Lutheran Church in Waldersee on Saturday January 30, 2016 at 2 P.M. Steve was born on January 8, 1942, the only child of Pearl and Bill Scrupa, and raised on a humble farm near Pine River, Manitoba. He attended nearby Fletcher school and later Pine River High School.

Freshly armed with a Gr. 11 education, he set off to teach at Tartakiw School, near Gilbert Plains. Motivated by tales of great wages, Steve then set off north, trying his hand on a diamond drilling crew. Harsh working conditions led him to realize that a more stable and rewarding future lay elsewhere.

Using funds he had saved, Steve completed Gr.12 in Ethelbert and enrolled in Teachers’ Collegein Winnipeg, graduating in 1962. His first job as a licensed teacher was at Alfred #1 school in Kinosota, where he taught for two years. In 1965, he became principal of Alonsa School. Later, a young teacher named Sharon started working at Alonsa: a romance flourished, and they were married May 17, 1969.

While raising a young family, Steve obtained his B.A. at the U. of Winnipeg in 1976 and a B.Ed. at Brandon in 1981. After 35 years of service at Alonsa, Steve retired with Sharon in 1998 to Neepawa.

Steve was a dedicated Rotarian, a green-thumbed member of the Beautiful Plains Horticultural Society, a board member of the Beautiful Plains Museum and the Alex Robertson Museum, a volunteer firefighter, and a skilled Master of Ceremonies for countless events.

His proudest memories, however, were of all the students he watched grow to adulthood, knowing that he contributed in some part to their success.

Predeceased by his loving wife Sharon in 2010, his interment will take place alongside her at Waldersee. Steve leaves behind a multitude of friends, students, co-volunteers, as well as his children Katherine and Christopher and grandchildren, Nicholas and Benjamin. He will be fondly remembered as a deeply personal man who preferred to give of himself and not to trouble others.

He touched many lives in his 74 years and will be sadly missed.

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Obituary Mary Helen Grace Adamson (Jamieson) Grace passed away peacefully with her family at her side at Third Crossing Manor in Gladstone, Wednesday, January 27th at the age of 99 years.

She was born in Sceptre, Sask. on September 9th, 1916 and in late October 1920, the family moved back to the farm at Ogilivie, Mb. She took her schooling at Blake and Gladstone schools. Mom met her future husband George Adamson through singing in the United Church Choral Society and they were married October 31/1942. They farmed and raised a family together till George's passing in March of 1978.

Mom was very active in the community enjoying many years of golf and curling, being made honourary member of both clubs. Mom was a member of the Gladstone United Church and sang in the choir for many years. Mom was a leader of C.G.I.T. and Explorers and very involved with the Legion and I.O.D.E. organizations. One of her biggest loves and sources of pride was her beautiful flower and vegetable garden. Roses were her specialty and many of her winning exhibits at the Gladstone Fair featured her roses.

Mom loved entertaining friends and family and many a great time was spent around the dining room table. Knitting was one of Mom's passions and all of her children, and many others, have been seen wearing her hand knit sweaters. As much as Mom loved her pastimes, the most important thing in her life was her family, she gave them unconditional love and her door was always open to each and every one of us.

Left to cherish her memory are her children Helen Claussen, Lynda (Len) Eckstrand, Robert (Cindy); grandchildren Michael, Drew (Andrea), Trish (Jerry), Karl, Lesley, Blair (Crystal), Lori (Jamie), and Jody; great grandchildren Jack, Brett, Leah, Jared, Justin and little Luke. Mom was predeceased by her parents John and Olive Jamieson, husband George, 2 brothers, Herbert and Murray, sister Edie, brother-in-law Jamie, son-in-law Henry and grandson-in-law Mike.

She taught the true meaning of kindness and generosity and also to love unconditionally and with intensity.

Our family joins together to thank the Medical Staff and everyone at Third Crossing Manor for all their kindness, care and compassion shown towards our Mom. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Gladstone Golf Club, Box 91, Gladstone, MB R0J 0T0 or to the Gladstone Curling Club, Box 688, Gladstone, MB R0J 0T0.

In lieu of flowers, Steve has requested that donations be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Cremation has taken place and funeral services was held on Monday February 1, 2016 at 2 pm at the Gladstone United Church with Lynne Sanderson officiating. Interment will take place at a later date.

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Claudette Jerome

June 2, 1964 - January 16, 2016 With family by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer, Claudette flew into the arms of Jesus.

She leaves to mourn, sisters Bernadette (Liam), Angela (Blaine), brother Dan (Terrie), mother Lenda Jerome (Rene Yochmans), father Wilbert Jerome and many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. In her memory donations can be made to Cancer Care.

There’s a new star in heaven.

Claudette will be sadly missed.

DEVESON, Doreen Isabel Doreen Deveson (nee White) passed away on Saturday, January 23rd, 2016 in Kelowna, BC. Doreen was born on April 20th, 1929 in Neepawa, Manitoba where she spent her childhood and most of her adult years. She married George Ewart Deveson in 1954 and together they had 3 children. She will be forever missed and loved by her children Donald, Candace, and George (Shona), and grandchildren Nicole, Blaine, Sheldon, and Tristen. She is sadly pre-deceased by her grandson Michael in 2011 and siblings Jean, Lillian, John and Bill.

Doreen worked in the Land Titles office and then as a telephone operator in Neepawa (the hardest part of which she said was keeping everyone’s secrets). After the telephone office closed she worked as a bookkeeper at the Neepawa Lumber yard. She was a dedicated member of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary serving as President for many years. Curling was also a big part of her life, both as the skip of her own rink travelling to Manitoba bonspiels, and then as an avid fan watching it whenever she could. Doreen was known for her fun, friendly, outgoing nature and her wonderful sense of humor. In keeping with her easy going nature, most everyone (including her children’s sometimes rowdy friends) knew they would be happily welcomed in her home.

Being the adventurous spirit that she was, Doreen moved to Fort St John, BC in 1981 where she managed a motel until she retired in 1998 at the age of 69 and moved to Kelowna.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

A special thank you to Dr. Michael Bobyn and to the wonderful staff at Sun Pointe Village for their care and compassion and their appreciation for mom’s “unfiltered” sense of humor.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Diabetes Association.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

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Thank You The family of Neil Goertzen would like to thank everyone for their words of comfort and support shown to our family during our husband and father’s illness and since his death.

A special thanks to Dr. Berman-Wong for her exceptional care of Neil. Words cannot express our appreciation for the support and care that Neil and our family received from all staff at the Health Centre at this very difficult time.

We would also like to thank Pastor Randy Fehr for his visits to Neil and for his words of comfort to the family at the service, to the Christian Fellowship for the lunch and all other volunteer services, to those who brought food and flowers and sent cards, and to Clarkes Funeral Home for their very professional services.

Neil was an enormous presence in our lives and he will missed forever. He will live on in the hearts of all his family and close friends.

Janet Goertzen, Lenora Buffi (Howard) Susann Derksen (Martin), Rob Ozerkevich (Katrina) and Leanne Hudson (Bart).

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Pursuant to subsection 367(7) of The Municipal Act, notice is hereby given that unless the tax arrears for the designated year and costs in respect of the hereinafter described properties are paid in full to the Municipality prior to the commencement of the auction, the Municipality will on the 4th day of March, 2016, at the hour of 2:00 PM, at the office of the Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone, 14 Dennis Street East, Gladstone, Manitoba, proceed to sell by public auction the following described properties: Description

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Administration Loan Clerk II – Term Position Beautiful Plains Credit Union Ltd Neepawa Branch We are looking for an individual with well-developed interpersonal skills who has an interest in working with others. Proven ability to meet deadlines within the required time frames. Demonstrate strong capabilities in analysis, judgment, decision-making, organization and the ability to thrive in a team atmosphere. Any previous experience in a financial institution or office environment would be considered an asset.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a variety of administration support to our Consumer and Agriculture/Commercial Lending Team.

The detailed Job Fact Sheet is available upon request.

Closing Date: February 19, 2016 To explore this opportunity, please forward your resume and cover letter to: Cindy Hockin, Loans Manager Box 99, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 chockin@bpcu.mb.ca

The tax sale is subject to the following terms and conditions with respect to each property: • The purchaser of the property will be responsible for any property taxes not yet due.

• The Municipality may exercise its right to set a reserve bid in the amount of the arrears and costs.

• If the purchaser intends to bid by proxy, a letter of authorization form must be presented prior to the start of the auction.

• The Municipality makes no representations or warranties whatsoever concerning the properties being sold.

• The successful purchaser must, at the time of the sale, make payment in cash, certified cheque or bank draft to the Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone as follows: i) The full purchase price if it is $5,000 or less; OR ii) If the purchase price is greater than $5,000, the purchaser must provide a non-refundable deposit in the amount of $5,000 and the balance of the purchase price must be paid within 20 days of the sale.

• The risk for the property lies with the purchaser immediately following the auction.

• The purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant possession.

• If the property is non-residential property, the purchaser must pay GST to the Municipality or, if a GST registrant, provide a GST Declaration.

• The purchaser will be responsible for registering the transfer of title in the land titles office, including the registration fees.

Dated this 21st day of January, 2016.

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Happy Rock Children’s Centre is looking for an energetic, caring, punctual, reliable and creative individual to work at our centre. This will start off as a casual position, with a good chance of turning into a part-time position and possibly a full time position during the summer months.

Experience is an asset. First aid & CPR are mandatory.

Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector search and child abuse registry must be obtained.

Please forward resume along with references to: Box 335, Gladstone, MB, R0J 0T0.

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For further information visit www.pinecreeksd.mb.ca Member Service Representative Casual Position Join a team of dedicated professionals in the delivery of outstanding service to Beautiful Plains Credit Union members. We are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled team player for our frontline. This permanent casual position will be responsible for providing a variety of deposit services. In addition to a strong sense of customer service, you will possess a cooperative working style and polished communication skills. Any previous experience in a financial institution or office environment would be considered an asset.

Basic computer knowledge is required. The minimum education required is grade 12.

Interested individuals are invited to forward a resume in confidence by February 17, 2016 to: Marla Steen Member Services Manager Beautiful Plains Credit Union Ltd. Box 99 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 msteen@bpcu.mb.ca

We are looking for some dynamic individuals to join our growing team:

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Cargill is presently recruiting seasonal yard workers for the upcoming 2016 Spring season. Applicants must posses a Class 5 driver’s license. Class 3 with air would be an asset but not necessary. Contact Gary at 204-386-2075 or email resume to gary_rossnagel@cargill.com.

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Delivery/Yard Person will bring their interpersonal skills, work ethic, professionalism and organizational skills to grow and enhance our LBM department. The successful candidate will work with the Warehouse Manager and Lumber Manager to establish priorities for each day/week/month to sustain and grow our existing LBM business. The candidate will work as part of a team to improve overall sales which would include hardware, paint, electrical, etc. The successful candidate will possess the qualities necessary for a growing retail business such as motivated, self-starter, and leader with a proven track record of sales and service in retail lumber environment.

Management skills and computer literacy are an asset. Position is full time, including weekends, health and dental benefits available Please submit resume with salary expectations Drop off resume in person to: 268 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, MB Or email to: Tru.hardware@mymts.net Building Materials • Paint • Plumbing • Electrical

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

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

Responsibilities / Duties include but are not limited to: • Slaughter, eviscerate and mark hogs for further processing • Cut pork carcasses into primal cuts for further detailed specifications intended for commercial, industrial, institutional or wholesale use • To de-bone edible part and remove inedible organs or parts The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications: • Be able to work in a culturally diverse workplace • Have a good work ethic • Focus on treating people with dignity and respect • Appreciate a stable long term work environment • Experience as an Industrial Butcher or trimmer is required • Completion of secondary school may be required Current starting wage is $13.55/hour plus $1.00 per hour perfect attendance incentive!

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

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

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

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There is a home and farm buildings located on Pt. SW 4-15-13WPM. Sealed Tenders to purchase the land will be received by: TAYLOR LAW OFFICE, 269 Hamilton Street, P.O. Box 309, Neepawa, Manitoba R0J 1H0 until March 11th, 2016.

Terms & Conditions: 1. Each tender shall be in writing in a sealed envelope, clearly marked as to contents and shall be submitted with a certified cheque OR Bank Draft payable to Taylor Law Office in trust) in an amount equal to 10% of the Tender price; 2. If the Tender is accepted, the cheque or draft shall constitute a non-refundable deposit. If the Tenderer fails to complete the purchase of the property, the Seller shall herein retain the deposit as liquidated damages; 3. The balance of the Purchase Price shall be paid by certified cheque, bank draft, or lawyers trust cheque, and trust conditions on possession date; 4. Possession date to be 30 days after acceptance of Tender; 5. Purchaser will pay the 2016 property taxes; 6. Seller to retain all Mines and Minerals; 7. The Tenderer will pay the applicable GST or provide acceptable undertaking to self-assess; 8. Highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted; 9. The Tenderer shall be deemed to have relied on the Tenderer’s own inspection and knowledge of the land and the titles for the properties, its true condition, possible liabilities and the status of the title hereto independent of any representations by or on behalf of the seller.

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Growing Manitoba by design

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Moving Manitoba's indigenous peoples from the liability to the asset column was a topic that consumed some of Manitoba's most innovative First Nations and mainstream business minds during a two-day, designthinking boot camp this past week.

It was facilitated by Karl Wixon and Trevor Moeke, two Maori business leaders from New Zealand who, as part of a broad, indigenous-led partnership, have helped create and stoke a movement in their homeland that has transformed the role their people play in that country's economy.

As directors of a treaty settlement trust, they have been part of a wealth-creation plan that saw their initial settlement of $176 million in 1996 grow to an asset value of $1.3 billion today.

More broadly speaking, the Maori are now responsible for 40 per cent of the fishing industry, 36 per cent of forestry, 30 per cent of lamb production, 12 per cent of sheep and beef and 10 per cent in each of the dairy and kiwi fruit sectors in New Zealand. By any measure, it's an astounding story of growth and success from an indigenous group that represents just 10 per cent of the New Zealand population.

It is the wide open, collaborative design-thinking process that has guided them through to the creation of industry-led strategies, not strategy-led industries in New Zealand. At its heart is the cumulative work that has been done to transform the country's story from one of conflict and discrimination to one that celebrates and relies on its indigenous character to help it build business opportunities abroad.

Fundamental to the shift toward wealth creation to support culture, language and environment, was a shift from grievance to growth thinking, from dispute and protest that pitted Maori versus government to a mindset that allowed Maori to work with government.

In this move from grievance to growth, tradition and a strong connection to the land were not lost -- they were enhanced.

In fact, Maori leaders are now creating 75-year and 100-year business plans for sustainable fishing and forestry sectors. Managing valuable commodities such as rock lobster (called crayfish in New Zealand) -- harvested by open-water deep divers and shipped straight to Shanghai that night for consumption -- requires a deft hand to protect the resource for future generations.

As Wixon says, "We still have our dust-ups with government, but that's no longer what we are solely about."

"Initially, we sent our youth out to become lawyers.

A generation of hundreds of lawyers and they got in dust-ups. Some still do that," he said. "Now we send

our youth out to get commerce degrees and environmental-management degrees. We have moved beyond the dust-ups by having our communities invest in their own futures."

Some of this shift was predated by settlements attached to Waitangi Tribunal.

"Once assets change hands, the 'biff-biff' approach changes to become about how we transmit wealth intergenerationally," said Moeke.

In the midst of this transition, the Maori have discovered they have a value-added effect on New Zealand business. They could help the country create a differentiating factor that would allow them to increase the value of products.

Honey is a perfect example. The Miere honey coalition takes "a genuine path to market that is supported by provenance and storytelling, that is traceable and safe, and is able to command a premium." Premium meaning $40 per kilogram (versus regular honey selling for $4 per kg) and expected to grow upwards to $100 per kg.

Again, the power of allowing indigenous-led development increase value.

We have a lot to learn from the Maori in how to sell our indigeneity as something that can attract investment (both monetary and social) from the rest of the world.

Luckily, we can add to this learning, as we already have a model that helped shape Manitoba's business future internationally, many, many decades ago.

It was the Hudson's Bay Co. that first made formal business partnerships with First Nations in Manitoba.

They used chiefs to act as their agents, taking advantage of millennia-old indigenous trade routes to transport goods to York Factory. First Nations were not pawns of the fur trade, but active agents who largely controlled its markets for a 200-year period. The trade protocols they used (both HBC and First Nations) were based on treaty protocols, which, in many senses, were our earliest economic agreements.

Whether we look to our past or our present, one thing seems certain. While conflict may still be necessary, now may be the perfect time for Manitobans to stop investing in dust-ups and instead, invest in relationships that bear the fruit originally intended in our earliest treaties together.

James Wilson is commissioner of the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba, a neutral body mandated to encourage discussion, facilitate public understanding and enhance mutual respect between all peoples in Manitoba.

This column first appeared in the Jan. 30 Winnipeg Free Press.

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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

Gill & Schmall Agencies

Beautiful 2 bedroom condo located just east of the downtown area.

This condo features 2 bedroom, master has a 2 pc ensuite, large livingroom and kitchen. Kitchen has an abundance of Oak Cabinets.

Through the common area is a single attached garage.

We have qualified buyers looking for housing!

NEW LISTING 67 Crawford Ave, Neepawa MLS# 1602027 992 sf, 1+2 bdrm home, Family or revenue. 75x100’ lot With sgl det. garage. Recent shingles, windows.

Affordable! $129,500

452 Second Ave, Neepawa MLS# 1506558 Character and convenience in this 4 bdrm, 2 bath, family home. Great location! Large lot! Dbl det. garage.

Worth a look! $249,500.

Building lots available!! Check out our selection of residential, revenue and commercial properties in Neepawa, Plumas, Kelwood & McCreary.

John Nelson Liz Sumner Harvey Ebner Diane Martin 204-476-6719 204-476-6362 204-476-6700 204-841-0932 Please check out our other listings! Residential, farms & acreages, commercial at

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Troy Mutch Sales Associate Cell: 204-212-1010

Lisa Adams Sales Associate Cell: 204-841-0741

Do you have a sports story?

We’d love to hear about it!

Contact Eoin Devereux at the Neepawa Banner 1-204-476-3401 sports@neepawabanner.com

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Life doesn’t come with a financial plan; make one

By Brian McCannell, CFP, PFP, Financial Planner, and Scott Dyke, PFP, Financial Planner – Investment and Retirement Planning, Royal Mutual Funds Inc. Is your financial plan all about investments? If so, it may be an investment plan masquerading as a financial plan. A good financial plan looks at more than your investments – it takes into account your lifestyle, your goals and your priorities.

“For most people, their main priorities are their families and their health,” said Jason Round, head, Financial Planning Support, RBC Financial Planning. “Through our Your Future By Design program, we help our clients to consider these priorities, look at all priorities in their

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life and determine how to create a financial plan specific to your life.”

Life isn’t always predictable, the unforeseen happens when you least expect it; that’s why it is important that your plan be flexible, and that you review it regularly.

Working with a Financial Planner will help you to define your goals, know your options and stay on track.

A solid financial plan can help you to: • Manage your day-to-day finances; • Ensure your income is tax efficient;

Introducing your RBC Financial Planning Team ®

A collaborative approach Planning your future involves more than just money. It involves you, your needs, your values and your dreams. When it comes to financial planning, we take a collaborative approach, one based on a solid understanding of what matters most to you.

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As an RBC client, you will have the security of dealing with one of the world’s largest and most reputable financial institutions. Using our wide range of financial planning resources and investment solutions, we will work with you to develop and put into action a financial plan that’s right for you.

OFFICE: 204-476-3736 FAX: 204-476-3462 EMAIL: stubriese@mymts.net Box 23, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

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• Set realistic expectations for your investments; • Realize both your short - and long-term financial goals; and • Provide you with confidence and peace of mind.

Financial planning is more than just investments – it helps to bring together all of the pieces of your life.

To see how RBC® can help, visit www.rbcfinancialplanning.com

Scott Dyke, PFP Financial Planner Investment & Retirement Planning Royal Mutual Funds Inc. 101 Davidson Street Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Tel.: 204-761-8109 scott.dyke@rbc.com

Our promise to you At RBC Financial Planning, we have one objective: to help you achieve your life and financial goals by ensuring you get the advice and solutions that meet your needs.

As your Financial Planner, Investment and Retirement Planning, it is important for me to understand what matters most to you. We will start with the RBC Your Future

by Design® experience, a unique approach to financial planning that uses life cards to gain a deeper understanding of you and your life goals.

I’ll take the time to get to know you and your current financial situation so we can decide on the right solutions for you today. Going forward, to implement, monitor and adjust your financial plan, I will introduce you to my colleague, Brian McCannell, CFP, PFP.

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Financial Planning is an ongoing process, with your goals evolving over time. As your Financial Planner, I will work with you to ensure that your needs continue to be met and that your plan is flexible enough to adjust to change. A good financial plan is dynamic, and we will work together to help you stay on track to reaching your goals as your life changes.

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Brian McCannell, CFP, PFP Financial Planner Royal Mutual Funds Inc. 101 Davidson Street Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Tel.: 204-572-1620 brian.mccannell@rbc.com

My experience and financial planning education mean that I can provide advice that goes beyond your investments, bringing together tax planning, debt management, estate planning and more.

As your financial planning team, we work together with you to put a comprehensive financial plan in place to keep pace with your life for today, and for tomorrow!

Contact us today to get started.

RBC Financial Planning is a business name used by Royal Mutual Funds Inc. (RMFI). Financial planning services and investment advice are provided by RMFI. RMFI, RBC Global Asset Management Inc., Royal Bank of Canada, Royal Trust Corporation of Canada and The Royal Trust Company are separate corporate entities which are affiliated. RMFI is licensed as a financial services firm in the province of Quebec. ® / ™ Trademark(s) of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under licence. © 2013 Royal Bank of Canada. All rights reserved. 104628 (01/2014)

Join RBC Financial Planning and RBC Dominion Securities for a Free Advice Event in Neepawa.

10 Strategies to Pay Less Tax in Retirement, featuring a current market update by guest speaker:

Kim Stephanchew, FMA, CIM, District Vice President RBC Global Asset Management CENTURY FARM NW 35-13-16, RM of North Cypress-Langford

HomeLife Home Professional Realty Inc. Rick Taylor 204-867-7551 rtaylor@homelife.com

Refreshments provided.

Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2016 Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Location: Neepawa Public Library, 280 Davidson Street, Neepawa RSVP by contacting: Scott Dyke at 204-761-8109 or scott.dyke@rbc.com Please RSVP by: Friday, February 5, 2016

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Showcase 2016 will be held Feb. 11 at the Roxy, beginning at 7 pm.

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Time is running out for businesses to get their donations into NACTV. Please contact Jean Borchardt at (204) 476-2734 and she will pick up your donation and give you your receipt. This is our major fundraising effort and we need the whole community to get behind us.

Let’s make this our best year ever!

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