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(Above) Members of the Neepawa Figure Skating Club celebrated the end of the skating season on Sunday, Mar. 20 with its annual showcase at the Yellowhead Arena. For this year, the theme of the final show was ‘Vegas on Ice’. A wide array of group and individual performances took place to close off the year.

(Above Left) The Neepawa Figure Skating Club’s Beginner One Synchro team stands ready to begin their performance.

(Left) Kelsey Ellis leans against the arena boards a moment before she begins her interpretative performance.

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The Keystone Centr e in Brandon hosted 423 students, plus their p a r e n t s , t e a c h e r s a n d m e m b e r s o f t h e c o m m u n i t y, f r o m a c r o s s western Manitoba for the regional science fair on March 15.

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(From left) Caydence Deveau and Tynille Steen of Carberry won the Manitoba Association of Home Economists award for Grade 5 and 6 with their project that compared the recommended daily fat intake of their peers to the fat in fast food meals. Each gram of fat was represented on their board by one mini marshmallow.

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Salyn and Luke Robson of Carberry won gold with their project “Can You Hear Me Now?”. Carberry also took home silver in that category with Andee Nikolaisen and Tamara Carriere’s project “Wood You Trust a Chemical?”.

Ashley Magnusson of Tanner’s Crossing was awarded silver in the Grade 3 and 4 individual for “Bubble-Ology”.

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On Tuesday, March 15, 423 young scientists from across southwestern Manitoba showed off their knowledge to parents, teachers and the community at the Western Manitoba Science Fair (WMSF).

Students from Grades 1 to 12, working in groups or alone, brought their science projects to be judged at this regional science fair held at the Keystone Centre in Brandon. A total of 21 schools were represented at the competition, with 305 projects being presented.

The students were judged by different categories, which depended on age and whether they did a group or individual project. The top 10 per cent in each category received gold medals, while the next 15 percent got silver and the 15 per cent just below that was awarded bronze. For example, if there were 50 entries in

a category, the best five would win gold medals, the next seven or eight just below the top five would get a silver and the seven or eight ranked just below those would get bronze.

Eight projects from two schools in the area received recognition in their categories. In the Grade 7 and 8 group category, Callie Robinson and Erica Alex from Tanner’s Crossing School in Minnedosa were awarded silver for their project entitled “Colour Me Happy”.

In the individuals category of the same age group, Zack Knol of Carberry Collegiate won silver for his project, “The Amazing Growth of Plants”.

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in their age group related to the topic. Two projects from Carberry were among the winners of the special awards. Tynille Steen and Caydence Deveau’s “The Fat That’s in That” project won the Manitoba Association of Home Economists Award, which was given to the best projects relating to food and nutrition. In their project, they compared the daily recommended fat intake of eight individuals to the amount of fat in each individual’s favourite fast food meal.

They won in the Grade 5 and 6 category, receiving a $25 cheque each.

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Ong: ‘Medicine is politics’

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson The Neepawa Banner

but we can’t,” said Ong, adding, “We need eight to 10 doctors to maintain service.” This is why they continue to actively recruit. He explained that newer doctors While other communities have struggled with service can’t handle the load for a variety of reasons, including cutbacks and doctor shortages, Neepawa is one of the few increased time spent at the hospital, providing services rural communities that has been able to recruit doctors such as surgery that reduce the amount of time a doctor and retain its medical services. On March 10, long-time has available to spend in the clinic, as well as a desire Neepawa physician Dr. George Ong spoke to the Neepawa for a better work-life balance.

Ong also spoke about the need for a regional hospital.

Rotary Club about the town’s medical community. With many communities facing severe doctor shortages, Ong A regional hospital would be served by more doctors, talked about some of the steps Neepawa has taken to which reduces the on-call commitment from doctors.

“The biggest problem is sustaining on call,” he explained. be proactive about doctor recruitment and retention.

Ong first came to the community 38 years ago and he The RHA has made a regional hospital, to be shared by said that a lot has changed since then. He was recruited Neepawa and Minnedosa, their number one priority. by existing physicians in the community and he actually Ong added that the provincial government has been had to pay those doctors. “I paid for the privilege of supportive, but doesn’t have the $100 million it will cost working here,” he said. Recruitment used to be done for a regional hospital. Ong explained that a regional by a community’s existing physicians, but Ong said hospital would also be able to provide more services that over the years, “A lot of doctors have abandoned than currently available, such as CT scans.

A regional hospital would be located between Neepawa recruitment.” He explained that they work until they retire, without finding a new doctors to take over their and Minnedosa and many worry about the ability to reach it in inclement weather. practice.

Ong pointed out that the Ong also took the opA small hospital in a little portunity to rebut Banner Neepawa Hospital currently community doesn’t work publisher Ken Waddell’s Feb. serves many people who 26 column, called “Neepawa, don’t actually live in town any more, it can’t often Minnedosa, we have a proband must already face bad provide the services. lem”. He said, “[Waddell] puts roads to reach the hospital. the blame on everybody else, “Medicine is politics and the – Dr. George Ong but I think Neepawa has done final decision is a political extremely well.” As other communities have struggled, one,” said Ong, noting that unless something changes Ong said, “The community, the region and the doctors dramatically in Minnedosa, the provincial government work together as a team” to be proactive on recruitment. won’t make the decision to locate a regional hospital in “It’s getting harder and harder to recruit doctors to Neepawa at the expense of Minnedosa. rural communities,” said Ong. Adding that with recruitA local hospital would be cheaper, costing about $50 ment and retention falling on the regional health author- million, but wouldn’t have as many services. “A small ities (RHAs), “They’ve done as best as they could”. It’s hospital in a little community doesn’t work any more, not only rural Manitoba that’s facing challenges getting it can’t often provide the services,” said Ong. and keeping doctors, Ong explained that it’s a problem all over. “Most doctors want to stay in the city,” he said.

My child, listen and be wise: With that in mind, he explained that they have worked Keep your heart on the right course.. hard to find ways of attracting those physicians who Proverbs 23:19 (The Living Bible) want to practice in rural areas.

The RHA has relied heavily on international medical graduates (IMGs), which in recent years, Ong said, “has been a disaster”. Ong himself is an IMG, having trained in Britain. He explained that after attracting UK trained doctors, Manitoba RHAs turned to those trained in South Africa, some of whom can still be found in rural communities. The newest source of recruits is the Middle East, but he said that very few of those doctors stay Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $25.00 or more. in rural areas once their initial three year contract is 1. Send a cheque to: finished and they are accredited in Canada. Some even NDFAF leave for larger centres before their contract is up, even Box 547, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 though it means paying large penalties to the RHA that 2.

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There’s a huge turn over,” Ong said.

Neepawa has a total of seven doctors, five of whom are Canadian. “Doctors are very mobile, especially those who are Canadian trained. We have to make it good for them to stay,” said Ong. Neepawa has been the only smaller community in the region to maintain its level of service. The Neepawa hospital continues to do some surgery and obstetrics, no other community of its size continues to offer these services. Ong explained that the ability to do extra services is what has attracted and kept many doctors in Neepawa.

While Neepawa has seven doctors, the community could still use more. “We would like to service everyone,

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Boiled raisin cake In memory of my husband Allan Drysdale, who passed away March 18, I am sharing this recipe from the Canadian Homesteaders Cook Book for his favourite cake, boiled raisin cake.

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Boiled raisin cake 2 tsp. cinnamon cups raisins 2 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 cups water 1 tsp. salt cup butter, softened Caramel Icing: cups brown sugar 1/3 cup butter eggs 1 cup brown sugar tsp. vanilla 5 Tbsp. milk 1/2 cups sifted flour 1 1/2 - 2 cups sifted icing tsp. baking soda sugar tsp. baking powder

Simmer the raisins and water for five to seven minutes.

Cool. Mix butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Add the raisin juice. Sift the dry ingredients together and add to other mixture. Stir. Fold in raisins. Pour into a greased, floured 9” x 13” cake pan and bake at 350°F for 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cover with caramel Icing.

Icing: Melt butter. Add brown sugar and boil over low heat for two minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in milk and heat until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm. Sift the icing sugar first to remove lumps. Stir in sifted icing sugar and beat until thick enough to spread.

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by Chad Carpenter

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s municipal budgets fall into place this year, I strongly encourage people to go out to the public budget meetings.

Ask some questions, dig into the figures and see what your town or municipality is really doing. It will be an eye opener.

You will be met with several surprises. You will see many things being done that you had no idea about. You will also see many things being neglected that should be looked after. You will see budgets being delayed, year after year, until long into the budget year. Municipalities operate on a calendar year budgeting but it’s almost April and many budgets haven’t been passed yet.

That doesn’t make sense.

The Town of Neepawa, a couple of years ago, decided to pre-approve a capital budget in the fall so as to be able to tender out projects earlier in the year.

Not sure if that’s still happening, but it was a good theory. You will also find that municipalities have reserves and loans. They try to balance the budget somewhat to keep the tax rate as low as possible. It somehow doesn’t seem to work as, when combined with school taxes, the annual tax bill goes up almost without fail.

The Canadian Federation of Business has called municipalities out on their annual plea to the senior levels of government.

Municipalities say they only get eight per cent of all the taxes collected in Canada. CFIB says that when you factor in federal and provincial grants, it’s actually 15 per cent. I don’t know if either of those figures are true, but I do know that municipalities are into a lot of stuff that maybe they shouldn’t be into.

One small example is that Neepawa almost bowed out of the Dutch Elm Disease control program. It’s not a huge amount of money, but maybe the time has come for somebody to investigate the effectiveness of the program.

How effective have the rules been? No storing of elm firewood, burn the diseased trees. Ok, ok,

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Ken Waddell I get it. But you can’t control the disease when trees are in inaccessible areas. The province also insists that we don’t plant American Elm trees any more. I think that’s just plain silly. We should be taking seed from the oldest, strongest, disease resistant trees and planting lots of elm trees.

Councils spend money on fluoridation of water. It’s plain dumb. There’s fluoride in toothpaste, there’s fluoridation at the dentist office. Fluoride may in fact be harmful. It costs unnecessary money at the treatment plants. You sure don’t need fluoridated water to process pork, to run a car wash or flush the toilet.

Many councils are insular in their approach to knowledge.

Few councillors attend Federation of Canadian Municipalities meetings where some of the best practises are taught. Sometimes it seems that municipal and town councils don’t want information all that badly. While doing things in a traditional manner has some comforting strengths, it may well hamper innovation.

The biggest knock I have against municipalities and towns is they are too cautious.

Many towns, Neepawa included, are sitting on reserves.

That’s a good thing, to a point, but investment in new infrastructure would be better. Towns, Neepawa included, are not utilizing their borrowing capacity. Neepawa has $2-3 million in borrowing capacity that they haven’t tapped into. If they had borrowed $2 million 20 years ago, it would have been paid off ten years ago and they would have had $2 million in improvements at 1996 prices. If it had been re-

borrowed in 2006, they would have had another $2 million in improvements and at 2006 prices. Now they are faced with many millions in infrastructure shortfall with no more money to handle it than they had 20 years ago and they are going to have to make the improvements at 2016 prices. Interest rates are low, they should have made improvements at low interest rates.

One of the strengths of living in rural Manitoba is that change comes slowly. The biggest weakness of living in rural Manitoba is that nothing much changes.

The original entrepreneurial spirit of our forefathers has been largely lost. Some of it died in WWI, some more of it died in the Great Depression of the 1930s, more of it may have died off in WWII. That said, all the people who lived through those events showed more developmental spirit than we have today. Maybe it’s the comfort zone of the 50s-70s that lulled us to sleep.

The sleepy, foot-dragging pace of rural Manitoba, the creeping government off-loading of costs and services, the diminishing of our towns just won’t cut it. We are well on our way to having only three or four major towns in all of Western Manitoba. Late, low key, do nothing budgets simply won’t make our communities thrive.

We need a new government provincially, we need new approaches locally and we have to all understand that unless there is strongly evaluated change, the trend won’t change. All of us can name towns that used to be and are no more. It happened for a reason and many of the reasons rest within local control.

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t’s one of the most iconic Canadian images; wearing a tan hat and red jacket, a Mountie sits atop a black horse. This image, known around the world, is one of our greatest cultural icons.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) of today bears little resemblance to the force that Sir John A MacDonald named the North West Mounted Police (NWMP) when it was created 1873.

However, each summer, as the RCMP Musical Ride tours the country, Canadians have a chance to get a taste our national police force’s cavalry history.

MY In 1869, the PERSPECTIVE Canadian government purchased what became the North-West ate Territories. The government ackman tkinson wanted to settle this vast territory, but they needed some way to establish and maintain order. The solution was the creation of the NWMP, the precursor to the RCMP. The NWMP began with a strong cavalry history, not only were many of the officers from the British Army or Canadian Militia, it was the only way to police the western frontier in the 1800s– there were no railways and certainly no cars.

Many parts of today’s Musical Ride can be traced to those early days. The lance carried by the riders in the Musical Ride traces its heritage back to the March West, when the 302 policemen, 338 riding horses, 114 Red River Carts, 73 wagons, 142 oxen, 21 drivers, two field guns and 93 head of cattle headed out to construct and man the first NWNP forts from which patrols would be conducted. Twenty of those men carried lances adorned with pennants. Today, these lances are used only by the Musical Ride.

The scarlet tunic too was part of that first uniform. They were originally from Canadian Militia stores.

Stationed across the West, the NWMP performed cavalry drills to display not only their riding skills, but also for entertainment.

While the first official musical ride was performed in 1887, at the Regina Barracks, there are said to have been performances of mounted horsemanship as early as 1876. The first public performance of a musical ride took place in 1901 at the Regina fair.

As the 20th century got underway, the horse became less important to both the Canadian population and its police force. While riding would continue to be part of basic training, the force’s last mounted patrol took place in the mid 1930s.

The first overseas Musical Ride demonstration took place in 1919 in Siberia. The ride continues to take part in some international performances.

In 1966, recruits no longer learned to ride as part of their training. While cavalry training was no longer part of RCMP officers’ training, the government decided that the Musical Ride would continue, as a way to promote the RCMP and highlight Canada.

Today, the RCMP Musical Ride is based out of the RCMP’s Rockcliffe, Ontario facility. While performances of the ride are composed of 32 riders and horses, a number which has stayed relatively constant since the ride’s early days, 36 horses, 35 riderse travel with the Musical Ride.

While originally staffed by trainees, now, the officers who join the musical must have completed at least two years of active police work before requesting to join the ride. The majority have no previous experience with horses. The riders come from across the country and stay with the Ride for only three years, meaning that that one third of the riders change each year.

Since 1939, the year after they began using only black horses, the RCMP has operated a breeding program aimed at producing horses of a uniform colour (black) and size (between 16 and 17.2 hands), as well as having the quiet demeanour needed for their job.

The Red Serge, the black horse, the flat brimmed tan Stetson, the intricate maneuvers and the thundering hooves of the charge.

For those wanting to experience this truly Canadian experience, the Musical Ride will be touring Manitoba this year, with performances in Neepawa, Dauphin, Austin and Brandon.

It’s maybe a little bit ironic that a country so associated with peace also be so strongly tied to its police force. But then again, while the U.S. has the Wild West, we have the Mountie.

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Opinion I am my father’s son

MARCH 25, 2016

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he letter came about three months ago.

It came in a plain brown envelope bearing a Government of Canada return address. So I opened it and began to read.

“Dear Mr. Strohschein,” the letter began. “Our records show that you will reach the age of 65 in 2016. As such, you are entitled to begin receiving Old Age Security (OAS) payments. If this information is accurate, you need do nothing. Your first benefit cheque will be sent to you the month you turn 65 and you will receive automatic payments every month thereafter.”

As I went about my duties that day, I thought of how much has changed since I came kicking and screaming into this world 65 years ago.

I used to have thick brown hair. Now it’s gray and getting thinner every year. How thin is something only my hairdresser knows for sure. At one time, I was able to wear size 32 pants—not any

FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein more. I live in a different province. My views on social, economic and political issues have changed (some more than others) and the rigid doctrinal positions I articulated at my Ordination Council have softened considerably (again, some more than others).

But one thing about me hasn’t changed. I am the son of the late Paul Strohschein. Nothing I can do will ever change that fact. I was born into his family and I will always be part of his family.

The same is true of my relationship with God. I became part of God’s family the same way I became part of my earthly family. I was born into it.

But my second birth wasn’t the same as the first.

Jesus spoke of that birth in

a conversation with a man named Nicodemus. “No one can enter the kingdom of God,” Jesus said, “without being born from above… without being born of water and Spirit.” (John 3:3, 5) In this verse, “water” is a symbol of the Word of God; the Scriptures. As we read and reflect on these sacred writings, we discover who God is, who we are and how far we have strayed from the standards God has set for us. We are told that all have sinned, that the wages of sin is death (spending eternity in a place where God isn’t) but that Christ died for our sins and that all who believe (put their faith) in him can be forgiven and receive the gift of everlasting life.

The Spirit convinces us that what we read is true

and urges us to believe.

Then, in response to our faith, the Spirit comes into our lives and begins to change us from the inside out. The inner urge to do what pleases self is removed and replaced with an inner urge to do what pleases God. And in that moment we are “born from above,” and become part of God’s eternal family.

Does that mean we will always do what is right?

No. We will fail. We will sin. We will make wrong choices. We will do things that harm ourselves and others. We may wander far from God, walk away from all association with other believers and do things that hurt him deeply. But we will never stop being his children. We were born into his family and so we will always be.

Human families aren’t the only one with prodigal children. God has his prodigals too. And just like the father in the story Jesus told, God is waiting for his prodigals to come back home.

Adapting to a ‘new normal’

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t has become a sort of a catch phrase – new normal. It applies to so many stages of life.

Leaving home, becoming independent, that is one of our first new normals.

We had to learn to budget, manage out time, take even more responsibilities for our actions.

Huge learning curve and major adjustments – learning to live with another person. Giving up some of our independence (I said some), making concessions and learning to budget and manage our time.

For many, the next step or stage is family life. Massive adjustments. This new normal means your house will seldom be clean and tidy at the same time. Your time really isn’t your own, and there is little time to manage, just survive!

School and sports and family and job and vacation – if you are lucky! And

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen so much more.

Just acclimatized to the hustle and bustle of a growing family, and a new normal is knocking.

Empty nest. For some, it is a triumph to have the kids out of the house. For some, it is a deep mourning that the day to day life is back to two adults, and too often the partner is a near stranger for lack of nurturing a relationship during the busy times.

Just a step behind the empty nest is retirement.

New meaning for time management! What does a person who has had almost every hour accounted for now do with empty hours?

Observation

By Addy Oberlin

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his year, our spring school break can be called “Easter holidays.” Families and friends can get together to celebrate this wonderful, most important celebration of the year. And it is not the eggs, bunnies and other chocolates, which I love, and the stores are filled with. It is also not the new life we see springing up in the fields around us. Oh yes, I love those little kittens, puppies and chicks. And it is precious to

The first few weeks of retirement are delicious, drifting days of leisure and pleasure. And then what?

I believe that one can take only so many holidays and spend only so much time with friends and family – though grandchildren can consume almost as much time and energy as children did! I know that one. There has to be a focus, a purpose to give the days meaning.

Volunteering, going back to work, hobbies, are viable options. And then before we have explored the fullness of retirement, old age makes its presence felt. Not just in the hips and the knees and back,

but in losses.

The new normal too often requires learning to live alone. Again, budget becomes an important topic, time management is daunting – all we have is time – and once again, we have to take responsibilities for all of our own actions! Full circle. My new normal includes learning to leave on a light when I leave home. Winter is especially bad, dark before supper.

Coming home to an empty ‘home’ is tough, coming home to a dark, empty ‘home’ is even tougher. My new normal dictates that I find a purpose, the course this winter worked for this winter, but what about next winter, and the one after that? My new normal demands that I pick up the phone and call a friend, or I pick up my courage and go out for coffee.

‘New normal’, as old as Adam and as new as today.

see momma cattle and horses with their young ones.

On Good Friday, we remember that Jesus was crucified. He was sinless, but took the punishment for our sins. He was obedient to His Father in Heaven.

Easter Day is Resurrection day. The angel told the women in Mathew 28: 6, “He is not here for He has risen, just as He said.” That morning the people in the Bible saw Jesus. He arose from the dead and was walking among them. We celebrate a risen Saviour. He is alive today and sitting at the right hand of the Father, mediating on our behalf.

Let us celebrate, love and serve Him with our whole heart, mind and soul.

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Letters Thank you to the constituency Another session of the Legislative Assembly has come to a close and with that, I am now officially retired from serving as your MLA. It has been a wonderful almost 13 years getting to represent this beautiful part of Manitoba.

I want to thank everyone from this constituency for the support you have shown me over the years, including during the shift of constituencies in 2011. I have enjoyed getting to meet and share stories with many of you, seeing the positive impact that some individuals have on our small communities has been inspirational.

During my time as an MLA, I have been able to work as the critic for a number of diverse portfolios, including Family Services and Housing, Status of Women, Persons with Disabilities, Advanced Education and Training and Aboriginal and Northern Affairs. Each of these impact the day to day lives of Manitobans and it was humbling to be able to help people through difficult situations in their lives. I have advocated on behalf of the rights of grandparents, supports for children with autism, and the reduction of stigma surrounding mental health. Several of my Private Members Bills passed including Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Act, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Act, and Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month Act. I also would like to thank some individuals that have played a huge role in my time as an MLA. Thank you to former MLAs along with their families and to all my constituency assistants over the years. Finally, I need to thank my family for all their love and support from the very start of this.

As I am now officially retired, I am looking forward to travelling to see my kids and my sister and enjoying the occasional glass of wine.

Leanne Rowat, former MLA Riding Mountain Constituency

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MARCH 25, 2016

Killarney commits big bucks to secure new doctors

By Kim Langen The Killarney Guide In a groundbreaking move, the municipality has invested thousands of dollars in order to secure new doctors long-term.

Frustrated by the shortage of physicians in the Killarney-Turtle Mountain area – and losses of present doctors when their fouryear contracts run out – the town decided last year to implement their own recruitment program, hiring a specialist company in Winnipeg to get the job done.

And it appears to have paid off.

“We started action on this a year ago and one year later we have two doctors who are committed to relocating and practicing in Killarney,” said Mayor Rick Pauls. “It’s good. Dr. Kate Roche, from Ireland, should start in about six months, and Dr. Mark Bemment, from the U.K., around January 2017. We are not done yet, however. They still have to go through immigration and licensing steps.”

The Tri-Lake Health Centre currently has four doctors, including Dr. Pio, Dr. Sudigala, Dr. Gergis, and Dr. Smal (part-time), who together add up to around a 3.5 doctor number for the area.

But more are needed, which is why council got hustling.

“Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) allows us to have 5.5 doctor positions here, so we are short by two doctors right now, and those two new ones would give us a full complement,” said Pauls. “We have a full complement in the lab, in the nurse numbers and we will soon have it in the doctors.”

It was Gwen Tripp who came up with the idea of using a recruitment company to find new doctors, said Pauls.

“She began lobbying for it while still a municipal councillor around two years ago,” he said. “We created a recruitment committee of around 15 members, with Gwen as chair.”

The recruitment committee eventually engaged the services of Waterford Global Inc., an executive recruiting firm based in Winnipeg.

Council signed a contract with the company in April, 2015 and the search for qualified doctors who would one day make Killarney home began.

But it wasn’t cheap.

“We paid $30,000 in expenses for each doctor, which includes flights, travel, hotels and accommodation, plus $90,000 in recruitment fees for each doctor. That comes to $180,000 for two doctors, plus $60,000 in expenses,” said Pauls. “That’s a total of $240,000, which comes under General Revenue tax dollars. It’s money that we allocated last year and this year.”

Around 17 doctors are currently needed in the PMH region of southwest Manitoba, said Pauls – which includes Brandon.

When the health authority does secure new doctors, they are assigned by PMH to where the need is greatest and Killarney is not necessarily at the top of the list. Many communities are short of doctors, added the mayor – not just Killarney.

“Without this (recruitment) we would have around three years wait for a new doctor and some contracts with our present doctors are reaching completion in the next few years,” said Pauls.

The new doctors recently visited Killarney, where the recruitment committee made them warm and welcome in town. The team organized visits and social events for the physicians; tours of the area, and even gave them a chance to try out local services, including registered therapeutic massage and yoga.

It’s all part of the plan to make them feel at home here and inspire them to relocate.

“These recruited doctors were not looking for jobs. We headhunted them, with an offer,” said Pauls.

“A lot of the reason they would leave their home country is quality of life.

In the U.K. and Ireland, the workload and hours that are required are significantly higher. Their worklife balance isn’t there for them, but it will be here.

These doctors were handpicked by council to come to Killarney. They liked the community and they chose specifically to come here.

Because of that, we think the retention rate will be better.”

Councillor Janice Smith said that she was delighted with the success of the new initiative.

“We should be very proud of stepping out of the box and doing something about the doctor situation and helping out our community,” said

HandiWorkers report

By Nikki Anderson Secretary, Gladstone HandiWorkers 4H Club

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Rob MacTavish (left), Gwen Tripp (chair), and Councillor Janice Smith are part of a local 15-member doctor recruitment committee, formed to address the shortage of doctors in the area. The Municipality of Killarney-Turtle Mountain, in consultation with this committee, the local hospital and health authority, has been seeking to recruit doctors using a Winnipeg recruitment firm. Two new physicians are now lined up to arrive within the year, thanks to their efforts.

Smith. “We definitely want Killarney to grow and securing doctors will help this. We want to sustain the doctors we have and keep them here. How can patients form a relationship if the doctors keep changing?”

The increase in doctor numbers should also put an end to temporary suspension of emergency services in the community, added Pauls.

And it may also mark the beginning of more services offered in the area, said the mayor.

“The clinic is important; the 24/7 emergency services are important to everybody in the area and we are trying to make sure that we remain the regional health centre for southwest Manitoba,” he said. “Killarney has the largest diagnostic services in the southwest. We want to be the Boundary Trails of the southwest. I would like a specialty service for Killarney, possibly stroke rehabilitation, or sports

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injury. We think we need some extra services here, and we are constantly in touch with PMH about these services. Once we have our doctor numbers, we can look at extending our services.”

The new venture has been a joint effort between the recruitment committee, the municipal council, local hospital staff and the regional health authority, which ultimately employs doctors, said Pauls. He also hopes to see council eventually reimbursed for some of the cash they have invested in order to lure

new doctors.

“We are dedicated as a community to ensuring that our health care centre remains viable on a 24/7 basis, and we enjoy the partnership we have with Prairie Mountain Health,” said Pauls. “Are we happy that we are spending money on health care? No. But health care is an essential part of the community.

And we are going to try and get the Province to reimburse us for the majority of our recruitment expenses.

We are definitely leaders in the field in Manitoba of footing the bill for this.”

The Gladstone HandiWorkers 4H Club held their fifth meeting of the year on March 8.

The club had communications at the club level on Feb. 23, in which Riley Kleinsasser and Darren Carruthers presented speeches and Nikki Anderson presented a visual. Nikki Anderson represented the club at the Central Plains Area Communications on March 12.

At the meeting on March 8, Shayne Winters, Meravie Canon and Mia Smith did a small presentation to practice public speaking.

Achievement was scheduled for May 24, at the Gladstone District Community Centre and the next meeting was scheduled for April 12.

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Meet the candidates in the Agassiz constituency Name: Damian Dempsey Home: Arden Party: Independent Occupation: Cattle farmer with a cow/calf operation. He also works full time for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) as a meat inspector at the HyLife plant in Neepawa, though he is currently on leave without pay while campaigning.

Previous political/leadership experience: Chairman of local farmers’ association in Cornwall, England; Safety rep for CFIA staff at HyLife; Active in Parent/Teacher Association in England and advocated with other parents for keeping local school open in Arden; Trustee at St. Dominic’s Church in Neepawa, active member of Finance Committee and Parish Council.

Why did you want to run as an independent?: “I don’t see myself as a political insider; I have spent my time building up my farm and working a full-time job. I have always taken an interest in politics and identify with conservative values on the political spectrum, but feel that as an independent I can better represent the interests of the people in this constituency.

Having spent over 22 years here as a farmer, parent and worker, I have heard what is on the minds of the voters here– many of the same things that I feel need to be addressed. I see my policies as practical and common sense, taking the rural population’s interests into account, while the policies of the large parties seem geared to Winnipeg’s interests.

Our votes and tax dollars are taken for granted, but our interests are often ignored. Running as an independent gives me the freedom to create a platform that includes local issues as well as province-wide concerns.”

Name: Eileen Clarke Home: Gladstone Party: Progressive Conservative Occupation: Entrepreneur and community activist Previous political/leadership experience: I worked and volunteered within my community, was a member of Gladstone Legion Ladies Auxiliary, current member of Gladstone Legion #110 and was an active member of the Gladstone Chamber of Commerce for more than 30 years. I was co-chair of fundraising for the construction of our internationally recognized Happy Rock.

I won the Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Impact on Local Economy in 1998 and Woman of Distinction in 2000.

After retiring as owner of Clarke’s of Gladstone, I was acclaimed Mayor of the Town of Gladstone and served two terms. During that time I was Midwestern Director for the Association of Manitoba Municipalities from 2010-2014. Within the position I represented and lobbied on behalf of all 197 municipalities in Manitoba. It also gave me the opportunity to meet regularly with all councils and listen to their issues and challenges; then meet with government to present resolutions from our members. Why did you want to run for the PC Party?: “I am proud to represent the Manitoba Progressive Conservative Team.

Agassiz is a diverse and growing region in our province; our strong recreation, business and agricultural base provides endless opportunities for economic development.

I am committed to working with councils, agricultural producers, businesses, health care providers, educators and residents to ensure a vibrant and sustainable future for all residents.”

Name: Robert F. Smith Home: Edrans Party: Green Party Occupation: Organic mixed farmer Previous political/leadership experience: Starting in 1982, served 20 years as a school board trustee. Has been actively involved in volunteering since his days in 4H. He has been involved in a number of local organizations, including the the Edrans Community Centre and Edrans Cemetary, as well as the Austin Chamber of Commerce, Manitoba Agricultural Museum and Gladstone Legion. He has also sat on the

board of the Organic Producers Association of Manitoba Why do you want to represent the Green Party?: “I’ve met a lot of people, and Kate [Storey] in particular, who have talked a lot about the Green Party. It seems to mesh a lot with my thinking. You want to do sustainable activities…The Green Party is based on a sustainable type of industry, sustainable type of farming…

We can’t go to the horse and buggy days… that’s not the Green Party. But there’s alternatives.”

There is a lot of concern, we are using more

chemicals than we require? Can we just use the minimal? Are we using the safest product for the environment, not just using the cheapest products?”

If we make better decisions, like planting wind breaks and not knocking down those trees and leaving riparian areas. It’s a different thinking.”

“Is globalization the best thing for us? What are we doing in agriculture? Should we be leaving more trees by the creeks so that they soak up all that fertilizer before it gets into the creeks?… It’s not complicated ideas.“

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Local girl takes pageant title

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Three-year-old Kennedy Brown of Glenella won the Toddler Miss Manitoba title earlier this month.

By Kira Paterson The Neepawa Banner A little girl from Glenella, MB was recently named Toddler Miss Manitoba 2016. She will be competing for a national title at the National Canadian Girl, Teen and Miss (NCGTM) pageant in Edmonton this summer.

Kennedy Brown, who is three years old, won her title at the Manitoba regionals on March 15.

As the pageant did not have enough participants to actually hold an event, those who entered sent all the charity and other work done for the pageant in to the director and the winners were chosen from there. Kennedy was chosen for the Toddler Miss category. The Nationals will be held in July at the West Edmonton Mall “We had first heard about National Canadian Girl Scholarship Pageant in January,” Kennedy’s mother, Katlynn Brown explained. “We did a lot of research on the pageant and found out that it was completely natural. We realized it was nothing like the typical pageants you hear about on TV, where tanning and makeup are involved,” she noted. At the NCGTM pageants, girls and women from 0 to 59 years old are judged based on personality and ability to speak in public rather than “glitz” and beauty.

The contestants who are 4 or older are interviewed, while the toddlers, aged 0 to 3, have play time in small groups to get a sense of their personalities and how they interact with others.

The purpose of NCGTM is to build self-esteem in girls, while giving them the opportunity to make friends and learn the importance of community.

“National Canadian Girl focuses on being involved, making friends and often refer to themselves as the sisterhood,” Katlynn explained. “Kennedy has always been shy... Since involving ourselves in National Canadian Girl, meeting local moms in Manitoba who are involved, we have seen our little girl come out of her shell, to the point that when she saw herself on the National Canadian Girl website for Toddler Miss, she was more excited about the rest of the girls on the page because they would be her friends.”

The contestants fundraise for local charities as part of their campaign, which teaches them about the importance of community involvement. “As far as charities go, we have not picked any specific ones as of right now and

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we don’t plan to do just one,” Katlynn said. “We hope to put on fundraisers throughout the summer and each fundraiser proceeds will be going to different charities, and encourage those charities in need to get in contact with us.” Right now, Kennedy is doing a Tupperware fundraiser online, with half the proceeds going towards a charity to be determined and the other half going to fund her pageant journey.

The link to her Tupperware fundraising webpage is available on her Facebook page, National Canadian Toddler Miss Manitoba 2016. She is also getting in catalogues for the fundraiser that they plan to hand out. Charities can also get in touch with Kennedy’s family and people can follow her journey on the Facebook page. “In the end, we hope that Kennedy will be able to feel how wonderful it feels to work hard to be able to give back to our community and charities,” her mother said.

At Nationals, the girls compete for scholarships and can win up to $12,000.

The winners in each age category, the “Royalty”, get treated to events, photoshoots and trips for a whole year after they’ve been crowned. But Katlynn said that it’s not all about winning. “I absolutely love how everyone is treated the same, you may have a different title come Nationals, but you all receive a gift, a crown, a sash and

flowers - no one is left out, everyone is a winner,” she stressed. “As much as Kennedy winning a scholarship would be amazing, that is not our reasoning for entering into pageants, winning is the last thing on our minds. We have solely placed Kennedy into these events so she can meet new friends, have fun and come out of her shell so she isn’t quite as shy.”

Unlike beauty pageants, Katlynn explained that NSGTM is very non-competitive. “So far, from what we have seen in the pageant, I am overwhelmed with the amount of support you receive all around.

Every mom helps every mom, there is absolutely no competition. There are parents who simply can not afford to pay for their trip to Edmonton this July, so as parents, everyone is getting together to fund raise to make sure everyone can attend.”

This is Kennedy’s first pageant, and the whole family is excited for this opportunity that she has.

“Kennedy is very excited for her journey and can not wait to meet new friends,” Katlynn stated. The direct link to her Facebook page, for those wanting to follow her campaign and see how it’s going, is www. facebook.com/kennedymaralynn. Everyone is encouraged to check it out and show their support for the adorable Toddler Miss Manitoba.

Successful year for Heart and Stroke

By Jean Borchardt Submitted This year’s campaign went very well again. I had 14 receipt books issued and returned. We collected $4,489.92 in donations from the days we were at Neepawa Gladstone Co-op Grocery Store, Harris Pharmacy, Elks Manor, Aspenlea Seniors Apartment, Kinsmen Kourts, Venus Hair Salon and West Park Place Residents. According to my records, this year’s totals were more than we received in 2014 and 2015.

The following volunteers gave of their time and energy to gather donations for the Heart and Stroke Foundation: Neepawa Gladstone Co-op: Pat and Marie Angers, Lori Brooking, Edith Burnside, Aurisse Collins, Linda Fleger, Annie Gladden, Annette Lehmann, Elizabeth (Betty) Patterson, Lillian Wiebe, Pauline Zygadlo and myself, Jean Borchardt; Harris Pharmacy: Elbourne and Lorna (Cawston) Boyd, Yvonne Ferguson and Marlynne Hargreaves; Kinsmen Kourts: Viola Dilling and Elizabeth (Betty) Patterson; Elks Manor: Aurisse Collins and myself; Aspenlea: Vernita Potrebka; Highway #5 Subdivision: David Zeke; Venus Hair Salon: Lesley Wilson.

Due to a lack of phone calls for help in getting people to sit at the Co-op, I called our Neepawa Touchwood Park and they had the following staff members come and let their clients welcome people. It was so heartwarming to see their enthusiasm to give back to the community in this manor by helping out at the Co-op Store.

Touchwood Staff: Amber and Esther; Clients: Justin, Angie, Tanya and Andrew.

I so wanted to acknowledge those wonderful ladies (and men) who came forward to help me out with this endeavor. I only had one expense and that was to give two people $5.00 each for helping me out with delivering some brochures around in the trailer park and also a gal who delivers newspapers. That was over 100 folders that were delivered to the homes in Neepawa.

The support we get from the Neepawa community is overwhelming. But, it is my desire to turn the reins over to someone else for the next campaign. The organizing is the biggest job, but I will always support the Heart and Stroke Campaign, especially by sitting at the Elks Manor, as the only one they allow into the Elks Manor is the Heart and Stroke Campaign, and I believe it was because our daughter Jeannette Dolding, who had a stroke in 2005, was instrumental in getting a defibrillator for the Elks Manor. Anyway, it has been a joy to be a part of this year’s endeavor hope that (1,1) -1- 02 -and May 23/14.indd 14/05/14someone 3:34 PM can be found to take over next year.

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Pathfinder offers space, value and best-in-class efficiency

By Ben Castle The Neepawa Banner When you think of SUV manufacturers, what is the first one that springs to mind? Jeep? Land Rover? Possibly Ford, GM or Toyota? Surprisingly, with six distinct ranges currently on offer, Nissan has a more extensive SUV/ crossover range than any of them and has actually been manufacturing 4WD vehicles continuously for over 60 years. The fourth generation seven-seat crossover Pathfinder has been around since 2013 and with its car-derived platform, promises more space, efficiency, value and car-like dynamics than its truck-based predecessors.

The three-row crossover market in Canada increased on average over 10 per cent throughout 2015 and the Nissan Pathfinder is amongst the top five best-selling vehicles in its sector with nearly 10,000 units sold last year.

All Pathfinders come with a 3.5 litre V6 engine with 260 horsepower and 240 pound feet of torque.

Modest figures compared to its rivals (the Kia Sorento tested in December for example, has 30 horsepower more), but thanks to Nissan’s excellent Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission), you don’t notice this power shortfall most of the time.

The transmission is seamless, quiet at a cruise and gives instant power when required for acceleration.

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Refreshingly, there is no manual override function and just an overdrive button on the shifter to give more power for towing.

Pathfinder has a competitive maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds.

This is the only vehicle in its class with a CVT transmission and this certainly helps to contribute to an impressive and best-inclass claimed highway fuel consumption of nine litres per 100 kilometres.

Pathfinder is also unique in having a switchable 4WD system, which makes it one of the most capable vehicles in its class in treacherous conditions.

You can lock it in 2WD to maximise efficiency, lock it in 4WD for very slippery conditions, or leave it in automatic mode where torque can be distributed to all four wheels as and when required. One of my favourite features is that the driver’s information centre has a display which shows you the distribution of torque to all four wheels as you are driving. Pathfinder has a commanding truck-like driving position and the steering is nicely weighted and precise and, thanks to one of the longest wheelbases in the class, also offers a smooth and comfortable ride.

Pathfinder is available in four trim levels: S, SV, SL and Platinum and all trims come with a high level of standard equipment. S starts at $31,198 before taxes and is the only trim available with 2WD. 4WD is

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The test model was 2016 SL with Premium Tech Package. $2,800 more. All Pathfinders come with Tri-zone climate control, 18 inch aluminum wheels, heated mirrors, power windows, mirrors and locks, keyless start, cruise control, six-disc CD changer with audio controls on steering wheel and tire pressure monitoring system. For an extra $3,700, SV gains auto lights, fog lights, seven inch colour touchscreen, rear-view sonar and monitor, Bluetooth, intelligent key, power liftgate and driver’s seat, heated front seats and steering wheel, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, XM radio and roof rails. Add $3,100 for SL spec to get leather seating with power passenger seat and power lumber, heated rear seats, tow hitch receiver and blind spot warning and cross-traffic alert. Finally, for an additional $6,200, the fullyloaded Platinum features navigation, around view monitor, Bose premium audio with 13 speakers, dual panorama moonroof, 20 inch aluminium wheels,

tri-zone entertainment system, climate controlled front seats and Bluetooth streaming audio. If you can live without the last four features, the SL Premium Tech Package offers all the other features of the Platinum for about half the upgrade cost.

The test model supplied by Birchwood Nissan (formerly House of Nissan) in Brandon was the 2016 Pathfinder SL with Premium Tech Package with a sticker of $46,148.

A couple of nice features are the standard tire pressure monitoring system, which will also beep the horn to let you know when you have inflated your tires to the recommended pressure and the class-exclusive available around view monitor, which offers, in addition to a rear-view camera, cameras in the front bumper and door mirrors to give you a 360 degree bird’seye view when parking or manoeuvering at low speed. Despite lacking the “zero-gravity” seats avail-

able on some other Nissan models, Pathfinder’s seats are very comfortable with a good range of adjustment. The dashboard has a premium feel, is solidly put together and in general, is ergonomically sound.

However, I felt that the climate controls were a bit low down to adjust on the move and some of the buttons (the ones for the power liftgate for example) were hidden down by my left knee and felt a bit flimsy. The steering-wheel mounted buttons for audio and cruise control were also a bit small and fiddly compared to some rivals.

Where this vehicle really excels, though, is practicality. All three rows can accommodate adults and all seats recline, all rear passengers have cup holders mounted in the doors/ sides, as well as their own climate controls and the middle row can slide forward up to six inches to ease access to the third row seats. Even at their furthest forward, legroom in the second row is still impressive. You are even able to still slide the second row seat forward on the passenger’s side with a child seat installed. All simple stuff but just very well designed and thought out. With the third row folded flat into the floor, Pathfinder beats its main rivals with an impressive cargo space of 1,354 litres. Even with the third row seats upright, there is still 453 litres of load space behind them, more than most mid-size

sedans!

Warranty is a fairly standard three years or 60,000 kilometres bumperto-bumper and five years, 100,000 kilometres powertrain and service intervals are every 6,000 kilometres.

Pricing for Pathfinder is mid-pack within the class, but when you consider the level of standard equipment, the Pathfinder offers excellent value. To spec its main rivals up to the same level as our test model, one would have to add, on average, almost $2,000 worth of options. As with most Nissan models, midrange SV trim seems to be the sweet spot in terms of value versus features and would be my choice.

That being said, if you want the extra features such as leather, navigation and entertainment system offered by the higher SL and Platinum trims, the upgrade prices are reasonable for the extra kit being offered.

So, Pathfinder may not offer the most dynamic styling, most power or lowest price in its class, but in my opinion, it still looks rugged and handsome. What it does offer, though, is class-leading fuel economy, comfort, space and a very refined drive in a very well thought out family-friendly package. When you consider all of this, it must be one of the strongest contenders in the mid-size three row SUV category currently out there.

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Neepawa Natives new head coach to begin soon

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner

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The Neepawa Spring Mixed Bonspiel was held Mar. 18-20. The winning team from the first event, sponsored

by Neepawa Shop Easy: (L to R) Bernie Ross, Wanda Rainka, Megan Porrok, Shannon Robertson, and Warren Rainka. Second in the event was the Mathew Kulbacki team.

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The winners of the second event, sponsored by RBC: (L to R) Kevin Paramor, Sheila Tanner, Neil Turner, Morgan Paramor. Second in the event was the Grant Babcock team.

The Neepawa Natives’ search for a new head coach is expected to kick into high gear after the completion of this weekend’s spring training camp. Late last week, the junior ‘A’ club announced via media release that Jim Fuyarchuk would not be returning as coach for the 2016-2017 MJHL season. The decision not to renew Fuyarchuk’s contract was made by the Neepawa Native’s hockey operations committee. Fuyarchuk was hired by the team in May 2015. In his lone year behind the bench, the Natives went 13-45-2 and accumulated a total of 28 points on the season.

Team vice president Cam Tibbett said the process of finding a replacement will start after the spring prospects camp, which is scheduled from Friday, Mar. 25 to Sunday Mar. 27 at the Yellowhead Arena, has been completed.

“There will not be too much done before camp.

Our general manager [Myles Cathcart], director of player personnel [Brian Billet] and the assistant coach [Dustin Howden] will be focusing primarily on the spring camp and ensuring it’s successful. Once that’s completed though, our hockey operations will meet again to discuss the coaching situation,” said Tibbett. “We’re optimistic we’ll have something in place for the MJHL draft [scheduled for June].”

This is the third time in four seasons that the hockey club will be looking for a new coach in the off-season. Upon completion of the 2014-2015 MJHL season, then coach Dwayne Kirkup stepped down from the position after two years behind the bench. At the conclusion of the 2012-2013 season, the hockey club and coach Ken Brooks mutually parted ways.

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The winners of the third event, sponsored by AgWest Equipment: (L to R) Chris Jacobsen, Lance Nugent, Brianna Dick, Karla Hackewich, missing is Jason McLaren. Second in the event was the Cam Tibbett team.

MJHL Playoff Results Team’s playoff rankings in brackets Manitoba Junior Hockey League Quarterfinal Results Portage Terriers (1) defeat Selkirk Steelers (8) four games to none Steinbach Pistons (2) defeat Swan Valley Stampeders (7) four games to none Winkler Flyers (3) defeat OCN Blizzard four games to one Winnipeg Blues (5) vs. Virden Oil Capitals (4) series tied at 3-3 MJHL Semi Final Matchups Portage Terriers (1) vs. Virden Oil Capitals (4) Winnipeg Blues (5) Steinbach Pistons (2) vs. Winkler Flyers (3)

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MFMHL Championship series tied at one Submitted The Neepawa Banner The Yellowhead AAA Midget Female Chiefs returned to the ice on Friday, Mar. 18, after a bizarre turn of events following game one of the championship series last Wednesday.

The Manitoba Female Midget Hockey League executive voided the game results following the controversy over the penalty shot awarded to the Chiefs in overtime. The league further dictated the series would continue on Friday night in Portage la Prairie, with the Chiefs getting the next two games on home ice. So, with an opportunity to have a better game then on Wednesday, the Chiefs arrived in Portage ready to go.

The game would be a closely contested affair, as both teams worked to control the play on the full sized ice surface at the PCU Centre. With veteran netminder Emma Greenwood providing another steady game, the Chiefs were able to fire 30 shots at McKenna Wild in the Capitals goal and had several top quality scoring chances. The game would remain scoreless through two periods and most of the third, until a turnover would send a Capitals’ forward in alone on Greenwood. Having made two previous saves on breakaways, the Chiefs netminder was beaten by a high shot to the glove side. Yellowhead pressed for the rest of the game but were unable to find the tying goal and an empty net goal made the final 2-0 for Central Plains.

On Sunday, Mar. 20, the Chiefs played the second game of the series before a packed house at the Communiplex in Shoal Lake. A determined group of players for Yellowhead would control the pace of the first period, outshooting the visitors 12-4 and scoring once. McKenna Paddock would get a shot away after receiving the puck from Emma Coulter and Jessi Rampton. The puck would beat McKenna Wild in the Capitals goal, giving the Chiefs that important first goal.

In the second period, the Capitals pressured the Chiefs more, but it would be late power-play that saw the game tied, as a low slap shot from the point beat Greenwood through traffic. The next shift following a goal is very important, and unfortunately, the Chiefs turned the puck over in their zone and just 20 seconds after the tying

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Yellowhead Chiefs goaltender Emma Greenwood and the rest of the AAA midget team are facing a very tough challenge from the Central Plains Capitals in the MFMHL final. goal, the Capitals scored on a breakaway.

Suddenly down 2-1, Yellowhead had to find its focus for the third period. With several power-play chances, including an extended 5-on-3, the Chiefs had several opportunities to tie the game but still found themselves trailing as time ticked down. With the goalie pulled, Yellowhead was pressuring in the Capitals’ zone when another penalty was called on the visitors, on a cross check from behind. Playing 6-on-4, the Chiefs won a draw in the Capitals zone and the puck was fired on net, where Morgan Ramsay jumped on the loose puck and flipped it home to tie the game with just 10 seconds

remaining.

The teams would play the 10 minute overtime at a frantic pace, including a two minute power-play for Central Plains, but the game would remain tied. Early in the second overtime, Central Plains was whistled for a high sticking penalty and just seconds later, McKenna Paddock worked the puck loose from a scramble on the boards and moved around one defender to fire a low shot that went off the post and behind Wild to give the Yellowhead Chiefs a heart stopping and very important victory in game two. That win tied the MFMHL championship series at one game apiece.

Bantam Female Chiefs win bronze Submitted The Neepawa Banner

The Yellowhead AAA Female Bantam Chiefs recently skated away with a bronze medal from the 2016 Provincials. The team opened up the tournament on Mar. 11 with a 4-1 win over the Westman Wildcats.

The Chiefs came out of the gate for the opening game slow, which allowed the Wildcats many early scoring chances. Yellowhead goaltender Alyana Taylor stood tall in net, making many key saves to keep the girls in the game.

One shot however did slip past in the opening period to make it 1-0 Westman.

Shots after the first were 11-5 for the Wildcats.

The second period saw a much better start for the Chiefs, as the team was starting to skate better.

That improved effort led to their first goal at the 13:46 mark when Kaila Powell fired a shot in from the point and beat the Westman goalie. The Chiefs

would continue the pressure and were rewarded for it with a late goal in the period by Powell, to make it 2-1 Yellowhead after 40 minutes.

In the third, the Chiefs scored on a power-play when Mckiya Mazur fired a shot from the slot to beat the Westman goalie.

Kaila Powell scored her third goal of the game to make the final score 4-1 for Yellowhead.

The Chiefs next game was against the Interlake Ice. A slow start once again proved costly for Yellowhead, as the Ice scored three goals in the first six minutes of the game.

Before the end of the first however, Jocelyn Zimmer and Amber Baker would reply to cut the deficit to just one goal.

Monet Mazawasicuna picked up a power-play goal in the second to tie things up at three. Going into the third, the Ice picked up their tempo and were able to score a pair to make the final 5-3 for Interlake.

The loss put the Chiefs in fourth place and would provide them a chance at redemption in the semifinals, as they’d once again face the Interlake Ice. Yellowhead came out strong and had numerous chances early. They eventually opened the scoring with a goal by Amber Baker.

In the second period, the action was end to end, but neither side was able to secure the advantage. But with six minutes left in the

period, the Ice would score to tie this matchup at 1-1.

An early third period goal from Sadie Wood regained the lead for the Chiefs. Interlake however, kept pressing for that equalizer. The effort paid off with six minutes left in the third, as the Ice tied the game up. This would eventually end up in overtime.

The Chiefs controlled the play for the majority of the extra time, but as happens alot of the time,

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the team applying pressure gives up the winning goal. The Ice scored the winner at the 5:25 mark of the first overtime.

This heartbreaking loss would put the Chiefs in

the bronze medal game against the Central Plains Capitals.

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Green candidate Smith proposing ‘different thinking’

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson The Neepawa Banner The third candidate in the Agassiz riding to step into the race, Robert F. Smith is running for the Green Party.

The mixed farmer runs a section of land and has a herd of 25 cows, as well as growing oats and buckwheat. He has been an organic farmer since 1999.

Smith is a long-time resident of Edrans, “I have never moved in my entire life. When I came back from my honeymoon 31 years ago last fall, mom and dad had moved to town.” He lives on the farm homesteaded by his family.

Smith’s mother’s family is from McCreary, and their farm, the Hutton’s farm, became McCreary. “I’ve got connections through the whole of the riding, I’ll have to go back see if people remember,” he said.

Smith has served on a variety of local organizations, beginning as a member of 4H. He explained that he’s had a “lifelong commitment to small town”. He also served a long term as a school board trustee. In 1982, the then 22-year-old was elected to the school board. He served 20 years. “There’s very few people who are staying with it for that long,” he said.

Smith said that running in the provincial election was “the next step” for him.

He ran as head of council in the last municipal election for the municipality of North Norfolk. During last year’s federal election, he toured Green Party candidate Kate Storey around.

With the changing of constituency borders, she is no longer in the Agassiz riding, meaning that there would be no provincial Green candidate. “She encouraged me to run,” Smith said.

Being elected MLA has been a long-time goal for Smith, “Back in ’81 [when he was in the diploma of Agriculture program], I said that by the time I was in my 50s, I wanted to be an MLA and I hoped to be a cabinet minister. So it’s always been a dream, just got pushed to the side with farming and family.”

Smith explained why he wanted to represent the Green Party, saying, “I’ve met a lot of people, and Kate [Storey] in particular, who have talked a lot about the Green Party. It seems to mesh a lot with my thinking. You want to do sustainable activities.

Like instead of bulldozing

a tree, why not log it? Then 20 years later, you can go back and log that same tree again.” He continued, saying, “Big business, if they create pollution or a bad situation, they should be the ones to clean it up. Why should government have to come in and clean up after they’ve made the money?…

Everybody comes in and makes a big mess because it’s cheap and quick.”

Smith explained that the Greens are different, “The Green Party is based on a sustainable type of industry, sustainable type of farming… We can’t go to the horse and buggy days, everyone gives me the gears, ‘Oh I’ve got to park my car, park my tractor,’ and no, that’s not the Green Party. But there’s alternatives….There is a lot of concern, are we using more chemicals than we require?… Are we using the safest product for the environment, not just using the cheapest products?”

As the campaign gets underway, education continues to be an area of importance to Smith. “My great grandfather, everywhere he stopped, he built school houses,” said Smith.

“My grandfather was the trustee of the little school at the end of our lane and my father was a trustee there after he attended. It’s been a long line of school trustees.” His daughter graduates this year and his two eldest sons are planning to be teachers.

Smith sees the removal of school tax from farm land as a major issue.

“Farm land doesn’t produce children, houses produce children. Therefore, you should tax houses, whether it’s a farm house or a rural residence. That’s what school tax should be on.” He does, however, support the cap on school taxes rebate currently in place. “I don’t have any problem with the cap,” he said, “the rebate was for small farmers, once Hutterite Colonies and large farmers decide to own the whole countryside, should they receive their school tax? Because they're not a farm anymore, this is a corporation or a business.

And should we be treating businesses the way we are treating family farms? No.” Smith also sees the erosion of rural communities as a problem, saying, “I’d like to go back to the way it was in my childhood.

I know it’s not possible, but maybe we can save

the weekends, maybe we can make the weekends like they were. Monday to Friday we all have to rush off to work and the kids are off to school, but on the weekends, we can [be] together as a community?”

He continued, saying, “[I’d] rather see seven 1,000 acre farms that one 7,000 acre

farm.”

Smith would like to see an increased focus on long term improvements, not decisions motivated by short-term greed. He said, “Is globalization the best thing for us? What are we doing in agriculture?

Should be we leaving more trees by the creeks so that

they soak up all that fertilizer before it gets into the creeks?… It’s not complicated ideas. I’m thinking if I farmed more like my father and grandfather, and wasn’t so concerned that I had to farm 160 acres on 160 acres, could we not all leave 12 or 15 acres on every corner so that the

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wildlife has a little space to live in?”

He continued, saying, “If we make better decisions, like planting wind breaks and not knocking down those trees and leaving riparian areas. It’s a different thinking.”

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Michael Zechowski and Antonia Friesen along with their parents are pleased and excited to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage.

The wedding will take place at Christopher Lake, SK at the bride’s parent’s home on July 23, 2016.

A pre-wedding social for the happy couple will be held on March 26, 2016 at the Neepawa legion from 9 PM to 2 AM no minors allowed tickets available from the bridal party

Cam and Kristin Tibbett are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their daughter Hannah Huxley Tibbett Hannah was born on January 6, 2016, weighing 6 lb 4 oz and was 20 inches long. Proud Grandparents are Glen & Cindy Tibbett and Wayne & Joanne Nelson. Hannah’s Great-Grandparents are Floyd & Betty Bold, Anna Tibbett, Jack & Marie Huxley and Jean Nelson.

Thank You The family of Blaine Jarvis would like to express heartfelt thanks to everyone for their love and acts of kindness during this very difficult time in our lives. We lost a very special husband, father, son, brother, uncle, son-in-law, brother-in-law, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend.

Thank you for the many cards, flowers and food brought to our houses. Thank you to everyone who visited us and provided much needed support at this time.

Thank you to the honorary pallbearers and urn bearer.

Thanks to the ladies from the Gladstone Christian Fellowship Church group who provided food and catered the luncheon following the funeral. A very special thanks to Hidden Valley Colony, Westroc Colony and Pine Creek Colony who also donated food for the luncheon.

Thank you to everyone who made donations to the Gladstone Arena on behalf of Blaine and the donations to funds that have been set up for Ryker. These donations are very much appreciated.

Thank you to Wendy Denbow for her very special service and allowing us to do it our way. Thanks to Riley Weselowski for his special tribute to Blaine. Thank you to Clarke's Funeral Home for taking care of the arrangements, especially for arranging for the use of the skating rink and providing sound and video for those in the arena.

Thank you to the many people who attended the funeral to share in our celebration of Blaine's life. I know we were not able to talk to each and everyone of you but we know in our hearts how much you care and we are grateful for your support.

Thanks to the guys who were with Blaine at the time of his accident. He looked forward to that trip every winter and there is nothing you could have done to change what happened.

Blaine will be missed forever by his family and friends but he will live on in our hearts and minds.

Perfect Timing I found a little sign today, just laying on the ground, the feather that you sent me when you knew I'd be around.

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The inaugural St. Patrick's Day Stew Luncheon was a huge success. Thank you to Viscount Cultural Centre for the donation of the venue. Neepawa Banner for the donation of an advertisement. Ron Nordstrom for the donation of his time with entertainment. Beyond the Garden Gate for the floral table centres. Neepawa Gladstone Coop, Neepawa Safeway, Neepawa Shop Easy and Giant Tiger for the cash donations to buy food and supplies. All the people who supported us through ticket purchases and donations. All the friends and family members who supplied the baking and volunteered with food preparation and serving. The money raised will help to bring comfort to over 30 Manitobans with a cancer diagnosis.

TEAM URSEL would like to thank and acknowledge our sponsors who have generously contributed to our team this year. With your continuous support and contributions to our team, we are able to curl in more competitive bonspiels which we believe helps us to make our goals. One of our goals is to participate at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Although we would have liked to present a better showing at the Scotties we did try our best - to do our best - competing against the top ladies teams in Manitoba. We also had a goal set to win the Senior Women’s Provincials. We made our way to the finals at the Women’s Senior Provincials this year. We fell just short of that goal and were a shot or two away from representing Manitoba at Nationals.

We are very appreciative and thankful to our sponsors: Prairie Forest Products International Peace Garden HyLife Foods Sunrise Credit Union AgWest Equipment Allan Acres Lakewood Hills Golf Course Harris Pharmacy Turko Fertilizers To our coach, John Csversko a big thank-you for all your time and effort you have put into our team this year. At times coaching can be challenging for you, we do appreciate all you have done. We would also like to thank our communities for all their support and positive attitudes.

We are very proud to represent our communities and feel that any time we get to provincial level it is a very humbling, awesome experience.

Our team is very fortunate to have very supportive families and friends, who encourage us throughout the year.

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_____________________ 3 bedroom, new condos in Neepawa, 5 appliances.

Phone 204-761-8001 or 204-476-6362 (Liz). _____________________ Churchill Block, Neepawa, 1 & 2 bedroom suite, available immediately. Call 204841-1298 _____________________ TRAILER RENTALS: cargo, dump, equipment, auto, livestock/horse. FORK LIFT TELEPORT 729-8989

Telephone: 204-476-3401/ 888-436-4242 Fax: 204-476-5073 Email: ads@neepawabanner.com All word classifieds must be prepaid before printing

–––––––––– For Sale or Rent

_____________________ Storage vans (semi trailers) for rent or sale. Anderson’s 204-385-2685, 204-3852997 Gladstone.

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_____________________ Quiet, riverside 1,330 sq.ft.

2 BR 2 bath home for sale in Minnedosa. New kitchen and appliances, siding, windows, doors. Private, fenced yard. More details/photos on eBrandon.ca Call/text Art 204-868-6040

–––––––––– Vehicles

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

Notice 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 Saturday 7 p.m.

Sunday 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 Prairie Alliance Church 11:00 a.m.

The Abiding Word Lutheran Church 9:00 a.m.

PUBLIC NOTICE

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_____________________ BEST PRICES IN MANITOBA: Kids/Adults/ATV/ Dirt Bikes/Dune Buggies/ UTVs. 110 ATVs $849, 125 Dirt Bikes $899, 125 Dune Buggies $1,799 (check out our ad on www.kijiji.ca) (Go to manitoba-brandon110ATVs). Ph 204-724-4372

–––––––––– Feed & Seed

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

1.To control noxious weeds on road allowances and boulevards within the municipalities. The projected dates of application will be from May 1, 2016 to October 1, 2016.

The Herbicides to be used include: • 2, 4-D Amine • 2, 4-D as 2-Ethel Hexylester • 2, 4-D Mecoprop-P Dicamba • Aminopyralid • Aminopyralid Metsulforen-Methyl • Dicamba • Dichlorprop, 2, 4-D • Laceticacid • Iron • Glyphosate • Difufenzopyrt Dicamba • Clopyralid • Triclopyr • Aminocyclopyrachlor Metsulfuron Methyl • Aminocyclopyrachlor Chlorsulfuron • Gateway & Hasten NT (Surfactants) 2.To control the following insect pests including grasshoppers, mosquitoes, elm bark beetles, cankerworms etc. The proposed dates of application for these programs will be from May 1, 2016 to October 31, 2016. The insecticides to be used include: • Malathion • Dimethoate • Bacillus Thiringiensis The public may send written submissions or objections within 15 days of this publication of this notice to the department below: Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship Pesticide and Hazardous Waste Section Suite 160, 123 Main Street Winnipeg, MB R3C 1A5

_____________________ Polled Hereford yearling bulls. Vern Kartanson. Ph 204-867-2627 or cell 204867-7315

–––––––––– Auctions

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

Find it in the

Classifieds

Feed & Seed Seed Grain For Sale Certified Carberry & CDC Plentiful Wheat Certified Tradition Bly Certified Summit Oats Will custom clean Canola Seed

Wilmot Milne 204-385-2486 Gladstone, MB Cell: 204-212-0531

TONN SEEDS Plumas, MB

WHEAT: Brandon, Elie, Elgin, Carberry BARLEY: Austenson, Desperado OATS: AC Summit, AAC Justice CANOLA: Invigor, Brett Young, Nexera CORN: Pickseed, Elite FORAGES: Brett Young, Pickseed OTHER: Millet, Seed Treating

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

Tender Crop Tender For 41 Acres

of Municipal Pesticide Programs Public notice is hereby given that the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford (including Sandhills Golf & Country Club and all subdivisions within the municipal boundaries), RM of Cornwallis and the Town of Carberry intend to conduct the following Pesticide Control Programs during 2016:

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At the McCreary Golf & Country Club NW 01-21-16W Sealed Tenders Marked: McCreary Golf & Country Club Re: Crop Tender P.O. Box 400 McCreary, MB R0J 1B0 Will be accepted until: March 31, 2016

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ROSEDALE PUBLIC NOTICE Tenders will be accepted on the following property: Block 5, Plan 7110 in the Hamlet of Franklin, Manitoba.

Tenders to be in the hands of the CAO on or before April 7th, 2016. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Purchaser will be responsible for all legal and transfer costs.

Kara Sylvester CAO Rural Municipality of Rosedale Box 100, Neepawa, Manitoba R0J 1H0 Email: rosedale@mts.net

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REMINDE

Ad Deadline Tuesday Noon

16 NEEPAWA BANNER MARCH 25, 2016

Help Wanted LIFEGUARDS, SWIM INSTRUCTORS, and ADMISSIONS CLERKS WANTED Applications currently being accepted for these positions at the Gladstone Swimming Pool.

Full Time & Part Time positions available.

Please submit resumes to: Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone Box 150 Gladstone MB R0J 0T0 info@westlake-gladstone.ca

GLADSTONE TRANSFER LTD. Is seeking an experienced:

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION invites applications for Band & Music Teacher Full Time Permanent Starting September 6, 2016 Applications close at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, April 20, 2016.

For more information Contact Bev Szymesko (204) 835-2067 Submit letter of application and resume to: bevs@trsd32.mb.ca or Bev Szymesko, Superintendent Turtle River School Division, Box 309, McCreary, MB R0J 1B0 Phone 835-2067, Fax 835-2426

Part Time Data Entry Clerk

to join our team, 2 days per week, in Gladstone, MB Requirements: • Data Entry Experience.

• Experience with Computerized Order Management Software.

• Proficient computer skills including Mac Software & 7 Microsoft Office.

• Attention to detail.

• Communicate with vendors regarding invoicing, missing information, etc.

• Monitor equipment maintenance intervals.

The Environment: • Availability for flexible hours based on job requirements.

• Full Time position to become available for the right person.

Gladstone Transfer Ltd offers a competitive salary and is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Respectively, we can only acknowledge those under consideration.

Candidates that are interested can submit a resume to traceyjgtl@gmail.com

Career Opportunity

Technician Turtle River Watershed Conservation District

The Position: The Turtle River Watershed Conservation District (CD) requires a Technician to provide direction and technical expertise towards the development of watershed planning and program implementation initiatives. The long term goal is to encourage sustainable use and integrated management of watershed resources through cooperation with Federal, Provincial and Municipal Governments.

The District is the lead water authority within the area managing a complex system of water control infrastructure. The CD also delivers conservation programming to residents within the south basin of Dauphin Lake in order to protect the quality of water within the watershed.

Reporting to the District Manager, the incumbent is responsible for: • Providing leadership and direction in the development of programming strategies for application throughout the district.

• Delivery and design of water control infrastructure projects, including the development of short and long term management strategies for infrastructure initiatives; as well as detailed project management.

• Working in the field in inclement weather on projects with contractors.

• Designing projects and estimating associated costs.

• Surveying with GPS unit.

• Office administration.

• Promoting and supporting overall district goals and objectives.

• Supervise staff and contractors.

Qualifications: Graduation from a recognized program in natural resource management, environmental sciences and/or environmental engineering/technical program and/or extensive experience in resource program planning and management through knowledge of agricultural land use and fundamental watershed principles. Must have strong communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills, ability to multitask, and use computers with various Microsoft office packages. Previous experience with the management of water control infrastructure, GIS, and surveying are assets.

Applicants should forward their resumes (including a list of references and salary expectations) no later than 4:00 p.m., Monday, April 11, 2016 to the: Turtle River Watershed Conservation District Box 449, 630 Central Ave. Ste. Rose du Lac, Manitoba R0L 1S0 Fax: 204-447-4070 Email: trwcd@mts.net The Turtle River Watershed CD would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Career Opportunity

Project Technician Turtle River Watershed Conservation District

The Position: The Turtle River Watershed Conservation District (CD) is accepting applications from qualified individuals for the seasonal position of Project Technician. Reporting to the Manager and Technician, the Project Technician will help with a variety of the TRWCD’s programs and projects.

The District is the lead water authority within the area managing a complex system of water control infrastructure. The CD also delivers conservation programming to residents within the south basin of Dauphin Lake in order to protect the quality of water within the watershed.

Duties may include: • Assisting in surveying and associated plotting of information in regards to District Infrastructure • Recording culvert and bridge inventory • Assisting with data entry • Assisting labour crew when needed • Working in the field in inclement weather • Assisting in project design and office administration • Promoting and supporting overall District goals and objectives • Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants enrolled in a recognized program in natural resources management, environmental sciences, civil/environmental engineering/ technical program, surveying, agriculture, land and water management, and other related fields, and/or youth ages 16-29. Applicants must have a valid class 5 license, experience in operating and maintaining various equipment and tools, and experience with atv’s and other related equipment. Must have strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, and knowledge of computers with various Microsoft office packages. Experience with GIS, GPS, and GPS surveying, as well as general knowledge of the area are assets.

The position will start in May and finish near the end of August 2016. Work week will be Monday to Friday at 35 hours per week. The wage for this position is $12-14/ hour.

Please email résumé and 3 references to: Jody Tucker at mgr.trwcd@mymts.net; or mail to Box 449, Ste. Rose, MB R0L 1S0; or drop off at 2nd floor – 630 Central Avenue in Ste. Rose.

Deadline for submissions: 4:00 p.m., Monday, April 11, 2016.

The Turtle River Watershed CD would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

CARGILL PLUMAS

MUNICIPALITY OF McCREARY Labourer

The Municipality of McCreary is inviting applications for the position of Labourer. This position is under the direct supervision of the Operations Foreman and is responsible for performing duties as assigned by the Operations Foreman related to the operations of the Public Works Department. The job description is available upon request. We are a unionized work environment. We offer a benefit package following successful completion of a probationary period of employment.

This position is based in McCreary, Manitoba - a rural, agricultural community at the foothills of Riding Mountain National Park. McCreary has full recreational facilities, a K-12 school, available housing and is considered to be a positive living experience location.

The ideal candidate must possess the following: • High School graduate or equivalent; • Be physically fit and able to perform the required tasks; • Valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s Licence as a minimum.

The ideal candidate should possess the following: • Be capable of operating and providing maintenance for municipal equipment; • Ability to work independently with minimal direction with a teamwork approach; • Good mechanical aptitude; • Experience operating equipment (tractor, mower, grader) would be an asset; • Additional training/safety certificates will be considered an asset.

Please submit Resume with wage expectation, three work-related references, a copy of High School Diploma and a copy of Manitoba Driver’s Licence to the address set out below.

Applications should be marked Labourer and will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on April 8, 2016 by mail, delivery, fax or email. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Municipality of McCreary Attention: Tyler McFadyen, Operations Foreman P. O. Box 338 – 432 First Avenue McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0 Telephone: 1 (204) 835-2309 Fax: 1 (204) 835-2649 Email: mccreary@mymts.net

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.

Neepawa Legion Branch #23

requires the services of a Clubroom Manager.

This person should have excellent managerial skills, the ability to communicate with the general public and a good knowledge of business procedures, along with ethics and the associated computer skills required in today’s work environment.

This person must have their servers permit or be willing to take the course along with associated courses to comply with the MLCC and Manitoba Lotteries.

Evening and shift work required. Must be bondable.

Please send cover letter and resume to: Neepawa Legion Attention: Bud Johnson Box 2554, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Competition closes March 25, 2016.

On the job training to be arranged and duties to commence April 1, 2016

P. Baker Backhoe, Neepawa, MB Requires the following:

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC

• Manitoba Safety Certificate preferred but not a necessity • Experience repairing various pieces of Heavy Equipment & trucks • Experience with air conditioning • Valid Class 5 drivers license or better • Wages are negotiable • Monday to Friday • Other Generous Perks

How to Apply:

Drop off: 200 Airport Road

Email: p.baker@wcgwave.ca

Fax: 204-476-3362

Phone: Pat 204-476-0712

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is presently recruiting for a Quality Assurance Inspector – Minnedosa, MB Morris Industries is a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of air seeding, tillage and hay hauling equipment.

We are currently seeking to fill a permanent full-time Quality Assurance Inspector position to join our manufacturing plant in Minnedosa, MB. As the Quality Assurance Inspector for Minnedosa this individual will be required to perform inspection duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Supervisor in accordance with ISO Quality Assurance Program.

A diploma / certificate in Mechanical Engineering Technology and/or Quality Control / Assurance is preferred, however, relevant experience in the quality control / assurance in manufacturing setting and a demonstrated technical ability may be considered in lieu of formal training.

Strong working knowledge of MS Office specially word & excel is required.

Travelling may be required Come join our team!

We Offer: • Competitive Compensation • Company-matched pension plan • Health & Dental Benefits • Life Insurance • Short & Long Term Disability Insurance • $250 Health Spending Account • Employee Family and Assistance Plan • MyCare Health Benefit Option • Paid Sick • Annual Safety Boot Allowance Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and resume no later than March 31 2016 Attention: Human Resources Mail: Box 5008 Yorkton, SK S3N 3Z4 Fax: (306) 782-5250 E-Mail: hr@morris-industries.com Online: www.morris-industries.com We appreciate the interested in this position by all applicants however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

MANAGER TRAINEE

Neepawa and Gladstone departments Reporting directly to the General Manager, this multitask position is exposed to all aspects of retail and operates within approved budgets, policies and programs. The Manager Trainee works as an understudy of the Managers, completes on the job Co-operative Retail System (CRS) training, attends CRS training programs and learns on the job.

The successful candidate will be responsible for learning aspects of all departments including but not limited to; sales, marketing, pricing, inventory control, merchandising, and staff management.

Qualifications: • Career driven and willing to learn.

• High standards in merchandising and customer service.

• Strong leadership, and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent supervisory and organizational skills.

• Strong work ethic with a positive and ambitious attitude.

• Possess sound management and decision making abilities.

• Ability to operate a forklift (training will be available) • Previous management experience would be an asset but not necessary.

• Must be available to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings and weekends.

Applications close: Friday, April 1, 2016 We offer career advancement opportunities, competitive compensation, benefits package, company matched pension plan and learning/ development opportunities.

If you would like to build your future with an established and dynamic company please send a cover letter and resume to: Attention: Glenda Finkewich – Human Resources Manager Email: g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop.com Or mail to: Box 879, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 www.neepawagladstonecoop.com We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Real Estate

Manitoba Community Newspaper Association Province-wide Classifieds

Gill & Schmall Agencies

67 Crawford Ave, Neepawa.

MLS# 1602027 1+2 bdrm, family or revenue, recent shingles, windows, affordable. Early possession. $129,500.

FOR SALE

452 Second Ave, Neepawa.

MLS# 150558 Looking for a large, comfortable family home? 4 bdrm, fam. room, Great location!

157 Main St. W, PTH 16.

MLS# 1603714 Private location, 4 bdrm, 2 bath home, 2062 sf, dbl garage. $239,000.

mill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship.

FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.mcna.com.

MARCH FLOOR MODEL SALE! Save 20-50% on SELECT floor models store wide. Save $900 on power reclining leather sofa for $1595 (La-Z-Boy Company).

Save $300 on queen pocket coil set for $595. 7 piece solid wood bedroom suite queen sizes $2395 (was $2995).

5 piece table set for $199 (was $399). Samples only, visit store for other clearance models. Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-6 & Sun 12-5. Call KDL Furniture at 204-571-1971.

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

BATTERIES FOR EVERYTHING. Automotive, farm, construction, ATV, marine, motorcycle, golf carts, phones, tools, radios, computers etc. Reconditioned, obsolete and hard-to-find batteries. SOLAR equipment. The Battery Man. Winnipeg. 1.877.775.8271 w w w. b a t t e r y m a n . c a

Glens Café, Glenella.

MLS# 1601634 Turn-key, thriving restaurant. Loyal clientele. Rare opportunity!

REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping.

Spruce & Pine from $0.99/ tree. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-8733846 or www.treetime.ca.

PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 400,000 readers weekly.

Call this newspaper NOW or email classifieds@ mcna.com for details.

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

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

GREAT CANADIAN Dollar Store franchise opportunities are available in your area.

Explore your future with a dollar store leader. Call

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call 1-800-665-1992 or after 6:00 p.m. (204) 897-6333.

NEW EXCITING MINI VLT’S. Produce Buckets of Cash Monthly. Attracts Customers Like Money Magnets. Locations Provided.

Ground Floor Opportunity.

Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629. Website W W W. T C V E N D . C O M

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career!

Employers have work-athome positions available.

Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep. ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

VACATION/ TRAVEL

SAVE 30% on our Heart of the Arctic adventure.

Visit Inuit communities in Greenland and Nunavut Aboard the c o m f o r t a b l e 1 9 8 - p a ssenger Ocean Endeavour. CALL FOR DETAILS! 1-800-363-7566 or visit: www.adventurecanada. com. (TICO#04001400) Imagine your dream vacation, in Cuba AND Oceanfront.

We’ve gone 10 times. You get full value with our expertise free by acting now. trippvacations.ca or 204-770-7771.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

LIVE IN HOUSEKEEPER. Driver’s licence required.

Dream job for the right person. For more information

erty? Have Bad Credit?

We can help! Call toll free 1 866 405 1228 www.firstandsecondmortgages.ca

MOBILE HOMES

5 New 16 x 80, 3 Bed, 2 Bath. Starting at $83,000.

Altona Mobile Homes, 1-800582-4036, 1-204-324-6776.

Email amhl@mymts.net.

AUCTION

Meyers Gun Auction.10am, March 26, Arden, MB. Rifles, Shotguns, Pistols, Ammo, Knives, & Much More. Bradley Meyers Auctioneer. 204-476-6262. Bid online at icollector.com. www.meyersauctions.com.

Services

CAREER TRAINING

HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION SPECIALISTS are in huge demand. Employers want CanScribe graduates.

A great work-from-home career! Train with Canada’s best-rated program. Enroll today. www.canscribe. com. 1.800.466.1535. info@canscribe.com.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Need A Loan? Own Prop-

Please check your ad when first published The Banner will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion

SERVICES GUIDE Professional HILLSIDE ACCOUNTING B - 116 Main St S Minnedosa

INCOME TAX AND

ACCOUNTING

(across from the main entrance to the Co-op Food Store)

Glenn Wohlgemuth

867-3981

245 Hamilton St. Next to The Banner

Phone: 204-841-0098

http://www.ajaxlaw.ca

glennw@agapemail.com

Builders

Agricultural

Birnie Builders

Custom Services

Redi-Built and and on site Redi-Built onhomes, site Huron PVC Windows

homes, cottages, Ph/Fax: huron PVC Windows 204-966-3207

Birnie Builders Birnie Builders Phone/Fax

Redi-Built and Redi-Built andon onsite sitehomes, homes, Harold Klassen Huron PVC 204-966-3207 HuronMB PVCWindows Windows Birnie, Ph/Fax: Cell Ph/Fax:

“Let Us Custom Design A 204-966-3207 204-476-6843 204-966-3207 Home For You”

Harold HaroldKlassen Klassen harold.birniebuilders@gmail.com Birnie, Birnie,MB MB “Let Us Custom Design A “Let “LetUs UsCustom CustomDesign DesignAA Home For You” Home HomeFor ForYou” You”

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Seeding Planting Spraying Combining

R & S Farms Ltd. Cell: 204-476-6024 204-368-2421 runger@inetlink.ca

Yard Care RAINKIE’S SEWAGE SERVICE

PHONE Jim Beaumont

476-2483 Owner/Operator

Cellular 476-6591 Dennis 476-2766

23 Hour Service

Personal

TAC

Ventures Inc.

Garbage Bin Rentals

We buy Scrap!

Phone 476-0002 for more information

Venus Hair & Body Care Are you unable to go to the salon to get your hair done?

We can help you out!

Please contact Lori Ogilvie at Venus Hair & Body Care 204-476-3677 A licensed, professional hairstylist willing to do your hair in your home, or, if needed at the hospital.

Ad Deadline Tuesday Noon

Construction

F. KOZAK F. KOZAK & SONS LTD. & SONS LTD. RENT A RENT A

SKID STEER SKID FOR ASSTEER LOW AS FOR AS LOW AS

$49/Hour $49/Hour (without operator) (without operator)

$89/Hour $89/Hour (with operator) (with operator)

Snow Clearing Attachments Snow Clearing Attachments Delivery or Pick Up Delivery or Pick Up Wheel & Track Machines Wheel & Track Machines

204-476-5432 135 204-476-5432 Boundary Street, Neepawa, MB 135 Boundary Street, Neepawa, MB

Rough Lumber

Full dimension Corral Planks and Windbreak

Firewood Sales • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Utilities • Offices and more!

Kevin Friesen Birnie, MB Ph. 966-3538 Cell. 841-0012

Slabs $60/cord Cut and Split �� Round Wood

www.kevinswoodworking.ca

ALLWAYS SIDING LTD. Siding • Soffit • Fascia • Cladding • New & Renovations

Linden Lindgren Cell 204-740-0140 Office 204-365-2808 Strathclair, MB www.allwayssidingltd.ca

204-966-3372

john@trijindustries.com

Woodlot Management

�us��in��le ����es�n� We buy standing Spruce and Poplar �mber

Cut and split firewood - Poplar and Spruce/Pine �� firewood - 10 cord load delivered to your yard

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

Matt Rempel Birnie, MB

Cell: (204) 841-0988

matt@rempelbackhoe.ca

Free Estimates

R

Brown’s ConstruCtion

olling Acres eady Mix

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

Irvin 204-476-6236

“When quality and experience matters” With over 8 years of experience in the industry

Specializing in roofing, soffit, fascia, continuous eavestroughing, all types of siding, Decks & much much more!

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

Travis Brown 204-648-6616 travissb@outlook.com www.facebook.com/travisbrownconstruction

18 NEEPAWA BANNER MARCH 25, 2016

Auction Sales FARMLAND SALE BY TENDER Sealed tenders will be received by the undersigned at 1-1040 Princess Avenue, Brandon, MB R7A 0P8 until 4:00 pm on Friday, July 4, 2016 for the purchase of vacant land located in the Municipality of North Norfolk legally described as: FIRSTLY: THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 18-12-12 WPM EXC ALL MINES AND MINERALS AS SET FORTH IN THE ORIGINAL GRANT FROM THE CROWN SECONDLY: ALL THAT PORTION OF THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 18-12-12 WPM DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SE CORNER OF THE SAID QUARTER SECTION, THENCE WLY ALONG THE SOUTHERN LIMIT 132 FEET, THENCE NLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID SOUTHERN LIMIT 181.5 FEET, THENCE ELY PARALLEL WITH SAID SOUTHERN LIMIT TO INTERSECT THE EASTERN LIMIT OF SAID QUARTER SECTION, THENCE SLY ALONG SAID EASTERN LIMIT TO THE POINT OF COMMENCEMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. The tender price will include the lands and premises which consists of approximately 160.55 acres (2 parcels one Title).

2. All tenders for consideration shall be accompanied by bank draft, a certified cheque or lawyer’s trust cheque payable to Paterson Patterson Wyman & Abel for 10% of the amount of the tender which deposit will be returned if the tender is not accepted or forfeited to the vendor as liquidated damages if the tender 16034pp0 is accepted and the purchaser does not complete the purchase.

3. On acceptance of the tender, the balance remaining will become payable on the Closing Date, which shall be October 1, 2016 or earlier at the option of the successful purchaser.

4. Only tenders in sealed envelopes marked “TENDER” will be considered.

5. The successful tender will be accepted: on an “as is, where is” basis; that the purchaser relies solely upon its inspection of the land and premises; and no representation, warranty or condition is expressed or can be implied as to description, zoning, use, condition or size.

6. The highest or any tender shall not necessarily be accepted.

7. Unsuccessful tenders shall be returned including deposit to the address provided by the tenderer.

8. When a tender is accepted, the tender and these conditions of sale shall constitute a binding agreement of purchase and sale and the law of Manitoba shall apply to such agreement. Time shall be of the essence of such agreement.

9. All taxes payable on the sale of the land, including land transfer taxes and GST, shall be the responsibility of and shall be paid by the successful tenderer. Real property taxes including local improvements shall be paid by the vendor as at the Closing Date.

Paterson Patterson Wyman & Abel 1-1040 Princess Avenue Brandon, MB R7A 0P8 Attention: D.A.S. Paterson, Q.C.

Yellowhead tops Central Plains to wins bronze Continued from page 13 The first goal of the bronze medal game would arrive late in the first period, as Yellowhead’s Juliana Davis capitalized on a 2-on-1 opportunity to make it 1-0. Then, just 27 seconds later, the Chiefs doubled their advantage, as Mckiya Mazur scored to make it a 2-0 cushion.

Yellowhead added a third goal at the 1:26 mark from Kaila Powell. The Chiefs notched one more in the second by Cheyenne Davie

Auction Sales McSherry Auction Upcoming Auctions Vintage Car & Tools

Saturday, March 26 @ 10:00 am 75 Firebird * 74 Nova 2Dr * 70 MGB Convert * 52 Austin * Along with Tools & Car Parts

Gun Auction

Saturday, April 2 @ 9:30 am

Vintage Service Station & Coca Cola Sunday, April 10 @ 10:00 am

Go to website for viewing or call to consign!

Stonewall, MB #12 Patterson Drive Stuart McSherry (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

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and another from Sadie Wood in the third. With 6:09 left in the game, the Capitals ended the shutout bid of Alayna Taylor to make it 5-1. Taylor’s 29 save effort though, along with the strong offensive play of the team would lead the Chiefs to the bronze medal win.

Neepawa well represented on Bantam Female Chiefs

By Kyle Gluska Submitted Article Neepawa found itself well represented on the roster of the Yellowhead AAA Female Bantam Chiefs. There were six players on the 2015-2016 team that have all played their minor hockey in Neepawa.

They include Caleigh McLaughlin, Sadie McIntosh, Cheyenne Davie, Juliana Davis, Zoey Heino and Rylee Gluska.

The young ladies have been part of a very committed and passionate hockey program in Neepawa, that was started in the early 2000s by Myles Cathcart and Dave Clark. Their efforts began a program

that remains vibrant today, as the torch was passed to a new group of people like myself, Mike Anderson, Troy Brister and Ryan McLaughlin who are also eager to take on the coaching, management and recruiting of players to keep Neepawa’s female program strong. Chris Turner has also taken up the baton with the help of Ryan McLaughlin with the newest group of the youngest female players coming into the program.

Neepawa has a reputation of consistently churning out very talented and skilled female hockey players and with the foundation that has been created here, we expect that to continue.

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New jerseys for Chiefs Cash draw winners

receive cheque

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The AAA Bantam Female Chiefs recently recieved a $1,200 grant through BMO for the purchase of new team jerseys. Wanda Gluska, a BMO employee in Neepawa and the team’s secretary applied for the grant. The team draws players from a wide area and recently won bronze in the AAA Rural Bantam Female Provincials held in Carman From left: Wanda Gluska, Juliana Davis of Onanole, captain Kenzer Amy of Birtle, assistant captain Rylee Gluska of Neepawa and coach Kyle Gluska.

Plumas UCW prepare for Easter

Sales Cooling Down?

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President Norma Watson called the meeting to order with the reading written by Ruby Walker titled “Memories”. The five members present reported seven visits made to those sick or shut in.

Minutes were accepted as read with the changes in the meeting date. “Thank you” was expressed to those taking part in the World Day of Prayer and those who attended the service. A donation of $75 was sent to the Women’s Interfaith Council, who prepare this service and disperse the funds.

For the soup, bun and dessert supper, Wendy and Joyce will convene and Gwen and Norma will take the money. Thank you to Laurel and Laura for the recent purchases of paper products and cutlery. Thanks to all who attended this event, making it a success. Other correspondence included a request for funding from the Gladstone Music and Arts Festival and the Fellowship of the Least Coin.

Treasurers’ report was given by treasurers Laurel/ Wendy; donations have been made to St. Andrew's College, Leprosy Relief and Canadian Blind Mission.

The date of May 7 has been set for our Mother's Day Tea and Bake Sale. There will be a fish pond type event for the children. We will make the dainty sandwiches at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 6.

Laurel will look into further information regarding the upgrade of the church garden, we are looking for completion by the first week of May. Laurel reported on the upcoming quilt guild events in the annex. Pollyanna gave her report stating a closing balance of $19.95, the donation moneys deposited to the UCW will be transferred over to the correct fund.

Meeting was adjourned by Laura and closed with the Mizpah benediction.

The next meeting will be April 21. The Good Friday Service will be at 9:30 a.m., March 25. The Easter Breakfast (cooked by the men of the congregation) will be at 8:30 a.m., March 27, followed by the Easter Service at 9:30 a.m.

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(L to R) Neepawa Natives vice-president Cam Tibbett hands a cheque for $15,000 to Gail and Garth White of Neepawa. The White family were the grand prize winners for the 2016 Cash Draw. This year was the most successful cash draw in franchise history, as every ticket printed for the draw was sold.

Bulls for sale

Dr. Marie North, DVM

Phone: (204) 834-2033 E-mail: info@carberryvet.ca

Carberry Small Animal Veterinary Clinic P.O. Box 550 115 - 3rd Ave. East Carberry, MB R0K 0H0 Fax: (204) 834-3990

Bulls for sale

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We are still testing for the Leptin gene. The TT gene is the best in the leptin gene. TT cows raise 27lbs more calf than CC and have 2 more calves per lifetime than CC. Feed saving on steers is $70-$80 per steer.

Bulls for sale: 2 year olds and yearlings. These bulls are off TT sires.

Lyle McKay & Family

204-352-4343 204-476-6982

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Clean Up at our Spring Sale Event HAIR CARE Clearance Salle $1.99

24 Seven 99¢

Many more in store specials!

NEEPAWA PHARMACY A-225 Ellen St. Neepawa 204-476-2315

Beyond the Garden Gate Early bird catches the worm!

One of a kind items!

When they are gone, they are gone!

374 Mountain Ave. Neepawa 204-476-2108 1-800-880-0824

Hamilton Street emporium Now Located at 423 MouNtaiN ave.

204-476-6214

Buy one Get one 50% off!!

We will be open 10 am - 4pm on Saturday, April 2

Herbs For Health 204-476-5255

497B Mountain Ave. Neepawa, MB, R0J1H0

Dollar Days

$2 and up! In-store discounts!

Open til 8 p.m. Thursday night

Kerreen’s Western Boots 40%

412 Mountain Avenue

off

204-476-3643

15% off

Regular priced sandal

Harris Pharmacy 424 Mountain Ave. Neepawa

204-476-2888

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March 30 - April 2, 2016 We’ve been spring cleaning, but you’ll mop up the savings.

Awesome deals and in store promotions Yard sale prices for brand new merchandise.

4 D a y s O n l y

Jewelry, Fashions, Shoes, Accessories and much more!

Prices as low as $31st1 Extended hours on Thursday March

Fashions & Gifts

263 Hamilton Street, Neepawa 204-476-5986

Warehouse Clearance Sale

Thursday, March 31 - 70% off lowest ticketed price Friday, April 1 - 80% off lowest ticketed price Saturday, April 2 - 90% off lowest ticketed price.

268 Hamilton St. Neepawa 204-476-2333

SAMSUNG TV CLEARANCE *TV Stands *Laptops *Printers *Speakers *Stereos *Misc.

341 Mountain Avenue 204-476-3636

Spring Clearance Prices throughout the store!

Your 247 Hamilton Locally Owned & Operated

With More

204-476-5464

Come in and see the many 4U Home Décor instore specials!

and Consulting

Enter your name for the door prize.

Darryn Cameron 287 Hamilton St. Neepawa, MB 204-841-3630

FourUHomeDecor@outlook.com