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By Ken Waddell The Neepawa Banner A postal disruption could occur as soon as July 1, 2016. Canada Post Corporation and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have not come to a labour agreement. This does not affect deliveries in Neepawa, as we do not use Canada Post in the Town of Neepawa.

In case of a postal strike or lock-out, at all other locations, the Banner will be distributed by alternative means. We plan to have the paper distributed at numerous locations around the readership area. We will do everything we can to make sure the papers are distributed.

Thank you for your support and patience.

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Brittany Lynn Marshall, of Minnedosa, was one of the 107 barrel racers who took part in the third annual It Takes Guts barrel race. The event was held at the Beautiful Plains Ag Society complex in Neepawa on Sunday, June 19. See more on page 12.

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Yellowhead Centre upgrades see the light

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The old lighting of the Yellowhead Arena in March, just before the ice was removed for the season.

The new LED lighting, which was installed by John’s Electric of Neepawa, illuminates the arena.

Energie Innovation of Quebec installed the low-emissivity (Low-E) ceiling.

The newly completed lights and ceiling of the Yellowhead Arena should make for a brighter, warmer arena experience.

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner The first stage of a major renovation at the Yellowhead Centre (YHC) in Neepawa is nearly complete. The improvements, including the installation of new LED lighting in the arena and the concourse, as well as the addition of a new dehumidifier, have wrapped up. The only remaining portion of work needed to be done at this time is the repainting of the seats around the arena, which is expected to begin in July.

The total cost of the upgrades was estimated at around $100,000, which was financed through the Yellowhead Centre’s reserve fund, along with grant support from several local organizations.

Yellowhead Centre committee president Darian Major said that the board was very pleased with how the work progressed. He said it went ahead on schedule and, for the most part, without issue.

“The installation of the new lights went off without any issues,” said Major. “The only challenge that arose was with the Low-E ceiling and our natural gas heaters in the arena. To code, the heaters have to be 24 inches from the ceiling and with the addition of the Low-E ceiling, they are now only 18 inches. To maintain our standards of safety and keeping to code, quotes have been received to drop all the heaters six inches and also to replace the five old heaters, to update them to match the ones that have been replaced over the last few years. At the time they are dropped, they will be tilted more towards the stands and away from the ice surface, making for better ice and more comfort for our fans.”

YHC director of operations Ann Kuharski said over the next few weeks, more people will see the improvements for themselves. She is confident that they will be pleased with what they see.

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Neepawa Elks Lodge #398 and the Manitoba Elks Foundation made donations to the HMK playground fund totaling $2,500. The Neepawa branch gave $1,500 and the foundation gave $1,000, both sums were raised through calendar sales and Walkathon ticket sales. Pictured from left: Jim Schmall, Past President of Manitoba Elks; Alex Jarema, Projects Chairman of Neepawa Elks; Allen Hanke, Principal of HMK School; and Ron Gray, Elks Past Exalted Ruler.

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Holiday Festival of the Arts turns 50

For their hearts plot violence, and their words always stir up trouble.

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By Kira Paterson The Neepawa Banner This year, the Manitoba Holiday Festival of the Arts (MHFA) is turning 50.

MHFA is a week long day camp featuring different arts classes for all ages. At least, that’s what it has become over the half-century it has been running.

It all started in 1966 with a University of Manitoba fine arts professor named Gissur Eliasson. He recognized that many people don’t have the time to be artistic, but all have the ability. So, he came up with the idea to offer a variety of workshops for all ages and stages, which became the festival.

The first MHFA was held in Souris, but in 1967, it moved to Neepawa, where it has remained ever since.

At that time, it was the only arts festival of its kind in Manitoba and people from all over the province converged to learn, practice or refine their abilities.

The festival was originally two weeks long and offered day as well as evening activities. Riverbend Park was home to what was called “Festival Central”, where the people from out of town would camp while they were attending the festival. Back then, it was more like a real camp than just a day camp.

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Cambrian String Quartet practicing their music at MHFA in the 1970s.

At first, courses were only offered in art (painting, drawing, etc.), creative movement (dance) and drama. Over the years, more courses were offered to include creative writing, music, crafting, woodworking and video making. This year’s lineup includes drama, dance, ecological science, literature, sculpting, animation and watercolour painting.

For children between the ages of five and nine, there are five different classes they will go to each day. Kids will get a taste of drama, dance, science, literature and visual arts.

Three to five year olds can also come to HMK for a preschool program that runs for the morning.

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A summer kids' event called Cave Quest Vacation Bible School (VBS) will be hosted at the Neepawa First Baptist Church from July 10 to 14. At Cave Quest, kids explore what it means to follow Jesus through dark times. Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and dig into yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures and test out “ScienceyFun Gizmos” they'll get take home. Each day concludes with a Cave Quest Closing that gets everyone involved.

Family and friends are encouraged to join each night for this special time at 8:30 pm.

Kids at Cave Quest VBS will learn to care for others by participating in the collection of canned goods for our local Salvation Army Food Bank.

Cave Quest is for kids from Kindergarten to Grade 6 and will run from 6:30 pm to 8:45 pm each day.

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camp or split their days between two different courses. The all day course is a theatre camp, where students will sing, dance, act and perform a concert at the end of the week.

For the half day courses, in the mornings, students will write and create their own stop time animation videos and then learn how to solve mysteries in the afternoons.

Adults will also have a chance to get creative.

On the Saturday of the festival, adults can learn how to portray the landscape scenes of Manitoba in watercolours. Anyone 16 years of age or older is welcome to attend this class.

Being the 50th birthday, the MHFA is planning some special occasions

during the week as well.

A birthday barbecue has been planned for the Wednesday; and a birthday celebration wouldn’t be complete without cake!

There will also be a farmer’s market on the Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Crafts, garden produce and baking will be for sale, all the while with artists playing live music and doing demonstrations.

The festival is going on from July 4 to July 9 this year. Brochures, which include the registration form and additional information on classes and prices, are available at ArtsForward (formerly Viscount Cultural Centre). The brochure can also be found on their website, www.neepawavcc. ca under the downloads tab.

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Sun June 26 ..............Community Announcements 10:00 .... Calvary Church, Minnedosa 10:30 .......Country Blend at the Roxy 12:30 .Angela Misri - Children’s Author 1:00 ..................... Knox Presbyterian 2:15 ..................Canada Day in Gimli 4:00 ... MB Baseball Hall of Fame ‘16 7:00 .................... Knox Presbyterian 8:15 ..Npa Fair: Brothers of the Road 10:15 ....Community Announcements Mon June 27 ..............Community Announcements 10:00 .....139th Ann. Concert at Knox 11:00 . MB Baseball Hall of Fame ‘16 2:00 ... Travel - Badlands & Blackhills 2:30 ............. Harry’s Classic Theatre 4:30 N . eepawa United Church Service 5:45 ....... Old Time Dance - Fugitives 7:00 ................................Coffee Chat 8:00 ..........LVJ 2016 - Entertainment 10:00 ....Community Announcements Tues June 28 ..............Community Announcements 10:00 .Island Park Concert in Portage 11:30 .Scotland Sings, United Church 1:30 .Hearing Session - Murray Smith 2:30 .... St. Dominic’s Church Service 3:45 .Old Time Dance - M. Morisseau 5:45 .......139th Ann. Concert at Knox ...................................................Filler 7:00 ..............NAC TV BINGO - LIVE ...................................................Filler 8:00 ..................Philippine Culturama 8:30 ........... Selkirk Aboriginal Centre 10:30 ....Community Announcements Wed June 29 ..............Community Announcements 10:00 .NACI Spring Band Concert ‘16 11:15 . ......... Neepawa Fair & Parade 11:30 .Mature Driving Workshop 2015 2:00 ....Fiddlers Contest ‘15 - Part #1 2:30 ..................... Knox Presbyterian 3:45 ................................Bison Bison 4:00 .......... Grad 2016 - Cap & Gown 6:00 ................................RCMP Ride 6:30 ..................................Herb Dock 7:00 ........................ News and Views 8:00 ..........................Mayor’s Hotline 9:00 ... Travel - Badlands & Blackhills 9:30 .Estate Planning: Doug Paterson 10:30 ....Community Announcements

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Neepawa Banner Perspective Secret ballot the only way

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n the front page of this paper, you will see this notice: “A postal disruption could occur as soon as July 1, 2016.

Canada Post Corporation and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have not come to a labour agreement. This does not affect deliveries in Neepawa, as we do not use Canada Post in the Town of Neepawa. In case of a postal strike or lock-out, at all other locations, the Banner will be distributed by alternative means. We plan to have the paper distributed at numerous locations around the readership area. We will do everything we can to make sure the papers are distributed.

Thank for your support and patience.

Ken Waddell kwaddell@neepawabanner. com Publisher, Neepawa Banner, Neepawa Press, Rivers Banner, myWestman.ca 204-476-3401” At the outset, let me say a postal strike may or may not happen. If Canada Post and the unions can work out their differences, we may still avoid a strike.

If not, this newspaper will be making alternate arrangements for delivery. We haven’t used Canada Post for several years inside the Town of Neepawa and the distribution system works just fine. We will build on our experience gained and spread our distribution system over the respective coverage areas for the Neepawa Banner, the Neepawa Press and the Rivers Banner. In the case of a strike, watch for your paper at a convenient location near you. If you have suggestions as to locations we can leave the papers, please phone me at the above number.

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Ken Waddell have been almost 100 per cent pleased with the service we receive from our local Canada Post workers. They go above and beyond to be helpful. If we sometimes do a miscount and send too few papers, they have been known to call us and let us know. I congratulate the local postal workers on doing a good job.

That all said, if there is another strike/lockout as there was in 2011, our papers will find alternative distribution methods. If there is another strike/ lockout, we may not be a Canada Post customer in the future and here’s why.

In 2011, we had to hurriedly set up an alternative delivery system. Our area stores, service stations and restaurants were more than gracious and let us leave free distribution papers at their locations for our mutual customers. We put vehicles and staff on the road and rain or shine, snow or not, our drivers headed out every Thursday and Friday to distribute the paper.

It works well, different than Canada Post, but it works well.

In fact, there are so few free distribution papers using Canada Post now that I don’t think that CP or CUPW care whether we stay customers or not.

A few people at CP do care.

One staff person in their sales department called us and asked

what arrangements we were going to be making in the event of a strike. At least that person is worried, as they know full well that the Banner group of papers is one of Canada Post’s largest customers in western Manitoba.

We pay thousands of dollars each month to Canada Post and in the future, that money will go to our staff and to buy gas for vehicles.

Canada Post and the CUPW should be worried. A strike will only convince more and more customers to find other ways to get the mail delivered. Canada Post’s volume and profits have been dropping for years. They aren’t as convenient as other methods, such as email. They are more expensive and the annual automatic price increases are both annoying and too high. They insist on fighting to maintain or restore door-to-door delivery to parts of the country and we all pay for it.

As I write this Tuesday morning, there is some uncertainty as to whether there will be a strike or not. We may know more by the end of the Canada Day long weekend. It doesn’t really matter, the papers will be delivered and life will go on. Newspapers can adapt. It’s doubtful if CP and CUPW can. It’s hard to decide who is more short-sighted, the corporation or the union.

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Minister of Growth, Enterprise and Trade, introduced Bill 7, the Labour Relations Amend- MY ment Act, which PERSPECTIVE will change the process by which workplaces become ate unionized.

Under the ackman tkinson current legislation, if 65 per cent or more of the employees in a unit indicate, by signing union cards, that they wish to have the union represent them as their bargaining agent, the Manitoba Labour Board (MLB) will certify the union as the bargaining agent. A vote is held if 40 to 65 per cent of employees indicate their wish to have the union represent them.

Under the proposed legislation, there will be no more automatic certification– if 40 per cent or more of a unit’s employees wish to have the union represent them, the MLB will conduct a vote by secret ballot. The current legislation doesn’t specify that a vote to certify a union must be done by secret ballot.

When the bill was introduced, reports indicated that the gallery, which according to Legislature rules must stay silent, erupted into shouts. As demonstrators wearing predominantly Unifor shirts left, they could be heard to say, “This bill ends labour peace in Manitoba,” “Shame. Shame on the Conservative government” and “Respect is a two-way street: Not given. Not given back.”

Unifor, which was formed by the merger of the Canadian Auto Workers union (CAW) and the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada (CEP), has been the most vocal opponent to the bill. With more than 300,000 members, it’s Canada’s largest private sector union. They say that requiring a vote, instead of automatic certification at 65 per cent, gives employers more time to threaten workers with business closures and layoffs, in order to coerce them to vote against unionization. Jerry Dias, Unifor’s National President, said, “Bill 7 was designed to keep Manitoba’s most vulnerable workers poor and powerless.”

Many point to the flip side, saying that a co-worker, and possibly friend, pushing a union card in a worker’s face is also threatening. Following the introduction of the bill, premier Brian Pallister was quoted by the Winnipeg Free Press as saying, about the disturbance, “I think it provides evidence of the types of tactics that are used (in organizing workplaces)…Sometimes tactics are used to influence the outcomes of votes that I don’t think are acceptable in society.”

It’s easy to see why Unifor wants to make certification as easy as possible. According to Statistics Canada figures, union membership in the province has been steadily declining. In 2010, 37.5 per cent of Manitoba workers were covered by a union. In 2014, that number had fallen to 35.8. It’s not a huge decline, but it’s part of a trend that began at least three decades ago. Underlying this is that most of the decline in membership has been driven by falling rates of unionization among private sector workers.

The NDP has, unsurprisingly, sided with the unions, but the majority of Manitobans seem to be on government’s side. According to a public opinion poll conducted on behalf of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, 71 per cent of Manitobans believe that workers should have the right to a secret ballot vote as part of the union certification process.

Workers should have the right to organize and in the past, unions have played a vital role in giving marginalized workers a voice against unsafe work practices and a lack of rights. But a secret ballot is the foundation of a democracy and the right to choose goes both ways. Despite what the business or their co-workers want, a worker should have the right to decide, freely, whether they want to unionize or not and that can only be done by secret ballot.

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Opinion God calls us to live and let live To parade, or not JUNE 24, 2016

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n act of domestic terrorism—that’s how law enforcement officials described the event that took place in Orlando, Florida’s Pulse nightclub in the early morning hours of Sunday, June 12.

It was the worst mass shooting in the history of the United States—50 dead (including the alleged gunman) and at least that many injured. There are no words to describe the magnitude of this tragedy or to adequately reflect the outrage that should be felt by everyone who either read about, heard about or watched news coverage of this event.

U nfor tu na te l y, th i s event has taken on a life of its own. It wasn’t a random event. It appears to have been carefully planned by a man who was spotted in the club on several occasions prior to the shooting. The club is frequented by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. The father of the alleged shooter is known to be a supporter of the

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FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein Taliban–a radical Muslim group that has had more than its share of publicity in recent years. And now we are told that the alleged shooter’s wife may have known of his plans and could face charges as an accessory to murder. No one knows what allegations will yet surface before this case is finally closed.

As I write these words, my attention is focused on the victims and their families. I am thinking of parents who lost a child, people in relationships who lost someone they loved and those who lost a colleague at work, a team mate in recreational sports, a good neighbour or a close friend. And I am thinking of the people of Orlando who have been devastated by this tragedy.

All of you, all Americans and all Canadians are asking the same question: “Why?” There are only two people who can answer that question. The first is the alleged shooter. His voice was forever silenced when he was shot dead by the police.

The one who has the answer is God; but I don’t think he will be all that anxious for us to know it. He would not want us to pass judgment on anyone—not on the alleged shooter, not on his family and certainly not on the victims and their families. He would not want us to give in to fear and start turning on each other and killing each other for no reason at all.

He would want us to stand together and say: “Enough!

No more violence! No more

mass murders! This has to end—and it has to end now!”

He would want us to pray for those who were injured in this shooting but who survived—that they will be able to heal physically and emotionally, so that they can continue to be caring and contributing members of the Orlando community.

He would want us to pray for the victims’ families— that they will be able to find comfort and healing in the days ahead and that, as difficult at this will be, they will find it in their hearts to forgive the shooter and support his family, who are also grieving the loss of a son.

And He would want us all to learn an important lesson from this tragedy.

Acts of violence against identifiable groups achieve nothing. It’s time we learned to accept people as they are, to stop the violence, to get along and to work together to build a better world where all can live in peace.

Simply put, God calls us to live—and let live!

Two bundles of energy and love

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ithout the aid of an alarm clock, the household came alive just before 7:00 am. Right on schedule. The dogs are let out for a few minutes. They actually come when called, for they know that next on the agenda is breakfast.

They patiently wait while I have my bowl of cold cereal, listening for the tell tale scrape of the spoon against the bottom. It’s a mad dash to the kitchen (breakfast is consumed in front of the computer, just in case anything important happened overnight!), a splash of milk in the bowl for Hoover and Miss Daisy to share while I fill their bowls. The warmth of the morning coffee and the sound of gobbling dogs, steady companions now for over six years. Nice mix.

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HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen for a morning walk. But this morning, the fog lies heavy and obscures the traffic. The sound rumbles and growls so I know ‘they’ are out there. Rather than walk in a fog, (I do that far too often!) we will tour the yard, on leash. Yesterday I turned my back for a moment and an unattended dog hit the high grass. Only the arrival of one of her favourite humans drew her out and back to the family.

On leash it is. The first lap of the yard revealed yet another mole hill. I allowed the dogs play time in the old granary while I went for trap and trowel. Again,

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hen I look out my kitchen window, the moon smiles at me. The sky is clear. The view in the sun-room is very different. A big black sky like a mighty mountain is threatening in the north. I hear the wind howling in the trees and the clouds are flying through the sky as I enter the bedroom. It is a frightening sight and one could wonder what explosion is awaiting us.

These different views reminded me of how we often live our life.

I only turned my back for a minute, the time it took to stride for the house and back, and they were both chest deep in the damp soil of the mole mound. There went my morning schedule.

Miss Daisy detests being groomed, no hair cuts or nail cutting for her, so, much as I try to keep her tidy, one encounter with the wet earth leaves a trail of debris as she dries. Sink bath it is! My overall tone and demeanor has made them both aware they are in deep trouble. I tether them outside the door while I fill the sink and grab the towel. Hoover knows the

drill and submits, reluctantly. Washed, toweled and back on the floor, he rubs his head against the recliner and gives me the evil eye. Miss Daisy is already quivering. I place in the warm water in the sink and growl a deep throated ‘no’, repeatedly as she struggles to escape.

At one point, I sense she accepts the inevitable, and of course, she is by far the dirtier of the two.

Long hair on one’s feet will trap soil. As I complete her ablution, I offer a cuddle.

She declines.

I have stated repeatedly over the last year and a half, these two canines have been the reason I get up every morning. These two bundles of energy and love keep me walking and moving. And this morning, these two darlings had me wanting to go back to bed and start all over!!

When we are young, for most us, life is smiling down on us and a bright future is waiting. Some will struggle through the half century of our life. Huge mountains appear, physically, financially or otherwise. They are difficult to climb.

Then the golden years appear. They might be stormy and uncontrollable, but we learn to sway like the branches of the trees.

The words by Robert Lowly say it so beautifully “I need Thee every hour, O I need Thee; every hour I need Thee!

O bless me now, my Savior, I come to Thee.

No matter what stage in life we are, We need to come to Jesus.

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Conservative MP Ted Faulk has come under fire for not attending a ‘pride parade’ to be held in Steinbach, MB. Parade organizers and others are trying to shame Mr. Faulk into attending. That is a bit of ironic duplicity as I have often wondered what some pride parade participants take pride in. Their antics and exhibitionism are not representative of the gay community, nor does their behaviour do anything to make the gay community more acceptable.

Pride parades have nothing to do with acceptance.

Apparently the old adage of ‘live and let live’ is passé in our politically correct world. I have lived in communities that included gay people for seven decades. Gay is not new. What is new is the concept that everyone must fully endorse all of the gay community, lumps, bumps, warts and all no matter how outrageous their adornments, antics, behaviour or dress.

In years past, members of the various communities I have lived in, accepted gay couples as a part of the human condition. I recall as a child wondering why Ben and Horace lived together since they were not family.

The answer I got was that they liked one another and chose to live together. That seemed perfectly logical and understandable then and still is.

I am not naïve enough to think that gay people have not and do not face bigotry and discrimination. The heterosexual majority has its fair share of bigots, but they do not represent our communities any more than outrageous gays represent their community. While the majority should be seeking accommodations and acceptance, we find ourselves caught in battles between activists and bigots on both sides and nowhere to turn to find the common ground that leads to peaceful coexistence.

Sex, or in newspeak, ‘sexual orientation’ should not be a factor in most ordinary affairs and dealings within our community. That said, sex or sexual orientation cannot be used as a club to force unacceptable behaviour and decorum on others. Discrimination charges are often used to cover up otherwise unacceptable actions and behaviour. A person who fails to meet clear job expectations and is consequently sanctioned or fired will plead discrimination when the real issue is strictly work related.

Legislating human behaviour has not worked well or at all over the years. Sin taxes and legislation aimed eliminating or at least reducing the use of alcohol and tobacco have not had the desired results. Societies rebel at having their freedom of choice removed.

Increased use of human rights tribunals to force changes on societal standards and values are beginning to create a mainstream backlash. Gay activist attempts to force us to allow some of their number the restroom of choice has an inherent risk. The principle of equality under the law means that as a consequence, everyone has the opportunity to choose which restroom they will use, effectively leaving us without the traditional sanctity of separate men’s and ladies’ rooms.

Similarly, forcing education on ‘sexual orientation’ in our schools through human rights legislation has similar unintended consequences. The lessons do not assist our children to learn the basics required to become productive citizens at a time when our students are lagging badly behind educational standards of similar free democracies. If the gay community ‘wins’ by changing educational curriculums through decisions by human rights tribunals, the door is opened to other minority groups to take the same actions to include teaching their standards and values in our schools.

All of this is troubling since fracturing our society into sects, whether by religious, sexual, skin color or ethnicity differences moves us back in time and history to greater intolerance. The accommodations and tolerance we have build for one another over the centuries since Canada was first settled is under siege.

The well-being of our communities and the nation they form are still paramount over individual rights.

Our Charter of Rights and Freedoms exists to prevent our governments from abusing us, not to be used as a weapon in disagreements amongst us.

Governments have created Human Rights Tribunals, accountable to no one, to enforce provisions of their human rights legislation, but they do so without balance or ensuring the rights of a defendant to protection under the principles of fundamental justice and charter rights are respected. Resistance to the decisions of these star chamber bodies is growing and their days in the sun are numbered.

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On Friday, June 17, Royal Canadian Legion, Gladstone Branch #110, held a fundraiser for the Fort McMurray fire relief fund. It consisted of a $15 meal ($5 of which was donated), a 50/50 draw, 35 raffle prizes and 11 silent auction items. In the end, $3,729 was raised. With the Gladstone Legion matching these funds, the fire relief fund will be seeing a cheque in the amount of $7,458.

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Details unveiled on Minnedosa medical clinic

Helen Drysdale OUT OF HELEN’S KITCHEN

Barbecue chicken Barbecuing is part of our summer food fun. Today’s two recipes use chicken breasts to make succulent grilled meats. Chicken breasts can be difficult to do on the barbeque. If you cook them too long, they will be dry and leathery. I find if you put them in a plastic bag and roll them with a rolling pin to flatten out the “high spots” you will get better results as the meat is all one thickness (¾ to 1 inch works well).

They do not need a long cooking time, it is best to have a meat thermometer so you know when they are done. The temperature needs to read 160°-165° to be properly cooked.

Grilled lemon chicken 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves 1 lemon 2 Tbsp. oil 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 large garlic clove, minced

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Wayne Currah (at podium) explains the details of the proposed medical clinic in Minnedosa. (Inset) An artist rendering of the Dr. Ajai Khandelwel Primary Care Centre.

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner A call to action has been made to the residents of Minnedosa to support the construction of a new medical clinic. Details on the proposed facility were unveiled to the public on Wednesday, June 15. The information that was provided included the floor plan, artists’ conceptual drawings of the building and the estimated cost.

The building will be constructed on property just west of the Minnedosa Hospital, with Penner Construction out of Virden in charge of the build. The new 5,036 square foot facility will include 10 examination rooms, offices and a conference room. Other amenities, which will be located on the lower level, include sleeping quarters, a dining and kitchen area and additional storage capacity.

Medical clinic committee chair Wayne Currah said this official unveiling to the general public has been a long time coming.

“The committee has been working behind the scenes quite diligently for well over a year now and the town itself for even longer. But now, it’s of paramount importances to get the details out to the community. For the general public, this is their first chance to get a look at the project. The design details and where we’re at from a financial standpoint,” said Currah. “From the feedback we’ve received, the response has been very positive.

Ultimately, the responsibility is in fundraising and to make sure we can get some regional resources to make the project viable. We’re optimistic that’ll happen, but we’re not taking anything for granted.”

Minnedosa has been dealing with a decline in available physicians for several years. Mayor Ray Orr said that part of that problem lies in the lack of a modern facilities, which would greatly assist in attracting and keeping doctors.

“At this stage, this is the most important issue [the Town of Minnedosa] has to deal with, which is the whole idea of the shortage of medical practitioners and the impact it has on the town and the surrounding area.

We’ve been told by the [Prairie Mountain Health] RHA,

that the single most important thing that we can do to help ourselves is to get this building built. A building that is modern and up to date. So, we want to get that going,” stressed Orr. “We’re very encouraged by what we, as a community, have been able to accomplish so far. And we are hoping that with this kind of kickoff to the public fundraising campaign, that this will get going. That people will respond to it.”

The committee is now at the fundraising stage and asking for public support on this regional project. The total cost is approximately $2.5 million. The RM of Oakview, RM of Harrison Park, RM of Minto-Odanah and Town of Minnedosa have already committed a combined $810,000. With an objective of keeping the financing costs as low as possible, the public fundraising goal is set at $1.1 million, with $302,500 already raised. That money has come from the Minnedosa Foundation, Minnedosa and District Health Foundation, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #138, Minnedosa Rotary Club and a number of individual donations. That leaves $810,000 to raise locally, with the remainder of the cost to be paid off via a mortgage.

Currah said the local financial support has been great so far and now that additional information has been revealed, he expects that momentum to continue.

“The amount needed to be raised is not an outrageous figure. The Minnedosa Legion recently committed $100,000. An announcement from the Rotary Club will be made soon. Other commitments from the Minnedosa Foundation and the Health Foundation have helped to bring down the amount still needed. These commitments of the service groups are so important, but individuals can assist as well. Every dollar contributed is another dollar closer to the end goal and getting to work,” stressed Currah.

Several donation tiers for individuals and corporate/ community groups have been established and all donations over $10 are tax deductible. The hope is that the fundraising campaign will allow for the construction of the facility to begin before the start of winter, allowing for the clinic to open by mid 2017.

1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 4 boneless chicken breasts lemon wedges for garnish

Finely chop basil leaves. Grate 1 tsp. lemon peel into a large bowl. Squeeze in 1/4 cup lemon juice.

Stir in 1/2 of basil with the oil, Dijon, garlic, salt and pepper. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Let stand at room temperature until barbecue heats to medium. Remove chicken from lemon mixture and place on grill. Save lemon mixture. Barbecue chicken for six to seven minutes with lid closed. Brush tops of chicken with lemon mixture, then turn over and continue grilling chicken until it is cooked–about six to seven minutes more. Sprinkle with remaining basil. Serve with lemon slices.

Oriental glazed chicken 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes 4-5 chicken breasts (or more to taste) 3 Tbsp. oil 1 tsp. salt 3 Tbsp. honey 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 tsp. ground ginger 1 Tbsp. dried cilantro or 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp. fresh chopped Place chicken in a pan. Mix all the other ingredients and pour over chicken. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour, turn chicken at least once. Heat barbeque to medium heat. Remove chicken and reserve marinade.

Place chicken on barbeque and cook for six to seven minutes. Brush with the reserved marinade. Turn chicken and cook until tender, six to seven minutes more. You can sprinkle on fresh chopped cilantro before serving.

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Whitemud Growing Project working to end hunger

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Emerald Colony volunteered to harrow the CFB canola field located northeast of Gladstone.

By Kira Paterson The Neepawa Banner For the fourth year in a row, farmers from the Neepawa, Arden, Plumas and Gladstone area are coming together to grow crops for a good cause. The Whitemud Growing Project, started by area farmers Roland Unger, Charles Doell, Jeff Harder and Jake Hamm, is raising crops to make money for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFB).

The Whitemud Growing Project officially started up in 2013 and has raised over $88,000 for CFB over the three years it has been running. Hamm noted that there had been a CFB growing project in the area during the 1980s in which he had been involved, but he said after he went overseas, the project lost momentum.

In 2013, he had been cleaning up some old farmland and wasn’t sure what

to do with it. So Roland Unger offered to seed it with corn and they could give the profits to CFB. It started expanding from there and the first year, they had almost 70 acres of crops for the project.

This year, they have two fields in the Plumas and Gladstone areas, growing 170 acres of fall rye and 140 acres of canola.

The field where the canola is being grown is owned

by CFB, but the Whitemud

group seeds and harvests the crops. The field of rye is a local farmer’s land that has been donated for the project.

Having over 300 acres means the project committee needs lots of volunteers and donations to make this happen. They got donations of seeds and fertilizer from different agricultural suppliers in the area. Most years, they have a few equipment dealers and local farmers who lend the

Beaumont officially off the clock O n T h u r s d a y, J u n e 16, friends and acquaintances gathered at MNP to wish Marvin Beaumont (second from right) a happy retirement.

After 38 years with the c o m p a n y, h e ’ s n o w officially off the clock, according to a flashy pin his coworkers gave him. With his newly acquired free time, Beaumont said he will start out by catching up on some home and yard renovations. Then, he hopes to go on a mission trip either through the Rotary Club or his church.

equipment they need for seeding and harvesting.

They had seeding and harrowing equipment donated for use to get the seeding done, but they will need some volunteers to donate time and equipment come harvest. Hamm said that last year, they had six combines going to harvest their crops and he hopes they can have six to eight this year. He said that having a group working together on the fields really builds a sense of camaraderie and teamwork.

Equipment and time are not the only things that the committee is looking for.

They are also hoping to have a community barbecue supper before or after the harvest and need some ideas on how to go about that. Hamm said that CFB often has supper meetings in Brandon or Winnipeg, but they would like to have one in this area to let the community know what they’re doing and how CFB helps the hungry.

Hamm noted that the committee is also always open to new members and anyone interested can join

the committee.

Any farmer or business interested in volunteering time, equipment or ideas can contact any of the four board members. Roland Unger can be reached at 204-476-6024, Charles Doell at 204-856-6621, Jeff Harder at 204-476-0631 or Jake Hamm at 204-5702446.

CFB is an organization made up of a partnership between 15 Canadian churches and churchbased agencies. The organization works to end global hunger in three ways. They support international programs that help meet the immediate need for food, reduce malnutrition and help with sustainable food security; work to influence national and international policies that can help end hunger; and educate and engage Canadians to get them involved in ending global hunger.

The Whitemud Growing project is one of around 40 registered CFB growing projects in Manitoba and almost 250 across Canada.

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It Takes Guts Organized by Erin Cathcart and her family, the It Takes Guts barrel race was a fundraiser, with half of the jackpot entry fees donated to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada. Thanks to sponsors, volunteers, competitors and family, the race raised a total of $7,000 for research into a cure for Crohn’s and Colitis.

Right: It Takes Guts charity barrel race organizer Erin Cathcart (left) presenting the Best Dressed Award to Jerri-Lynn Marshall of Brandon, MB. Riders were encouraged to wear purple in support of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada Far right: Erin Cathcart presenting the 1D Champion Buckle to Jordan Lonsberry of Bienfait, Sask.

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Enns returns to boxing ring

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner Logan Enns of Boxe Neepawa returns to the ring this weekend. The 15-year-old is competing at the Peak Performance and Athletics boxing event, on Saturday, June 25 at the CanadInns Roadhouse in Brandon.

The event will be split into the junior exhibition card, featuring under-18 fighters who are still relatively new to the sport, and the adult card, which will feature professional boxers from across the prairies and northern United States.

Enns, who had his first amateur boxing match and victory back in February, said he’s feeling very good about his chances going into the contest.

“I have a lot of confidence going into this bout. Even for my first fight earlier this year, I wasn’t nervous. This time, not much has changed,” said Enns. “As for preparations for this weekend, my training has progressed really nicely. The style of fighting I used in my first match worked really well, so I am planning on using a similar mindset for this bout.”

Derek Pearson, the owner and operator of Boxe Neepawa, worked Enn’s corner during his first amateur bout back in February. After that fight, Pearson noted that Enns handled the circumstances surrounding the matchup expertly and was able to focus on his opponent.

The Peak Performance boxing event, at the Great Western Roadhouse Bar and Grill in Brandon, will start at 6:00 pm with the junior exhibition card. Those matches will conclude by 8:00 pm. Then, after a sixty minute intermission, the main card will start at 9:00 pm

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Logan Enns (on left) from Boxe Neepawa, ended up the winner in his first amateur boxing match early this year.

He hopes to duplicate that success on Saturday, June 25 in Brandon

Yellowhead upgrades taking shape

Santa Clara Baseball League Saturday, June 18 Portage Padres 9-1 Ebb and Flow Lakers (early game) Portage Padres 12-5 Ebb and Flow Lakers (late game) Dauphin Brewers 13-7 Austin A’s (early game) Austin A’s 18-3 Dauphin Brewers (late game) Minnedosa Mavericks 10-2 Plumas Pirates Monday, June 20 Neepawa Cubs 16-6 Carberry Royals Tuesday, June 21 Dauphin Brewers 5-3 Carberry Royals

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

T h e n e w l i g h t s a n d l o w - E c e i l i n g i n s i d e t h e Ye l l o w h e a d A r e n a .

Continued from page 2 “We are very happy with the way that everything has turned out,” Kuharski said.

“This time of year, we’re not as busy, so only a few people have seen the upgrades.

I’m optimistic though, that everyone will be very impressed with the changes once they see them for themselves. These things that we have done this year are all major visual improvements. You can clearly see what’s being done and I think people will better be able to appreciate that ongoing effort to make sure this is a facility the community can continue to be proud of.”

In January, the YHC board passed a motion to upgrade the arena and the hall in a tiered renovation effort. With stage one drawing to a close, other work the Yellowhead Centre would like to explore include: • Re-arranging the ticket booth area at the main entrance.

• Expand the area currently used by the Neepawa Natives for merchandise to be a manager’s office and marketing area.

• Re-arranging of the Yellowhead Centre hall so that the stage is at the east end with a “backstage” area that will screen the washroom/kitchen area from view and also provide an area for stage productions and a smaller rentable meeting/ dining room.

• Strip the second floor dressing rooms to remove deteriorated walls and plumbing to allow for construction of a meeting room and storage area.

• Install new dressing rooms on the south side of the arena.

There is no set schedule for these changes to be made at this time. Neepawa’s Yellowhead Centre is a non-profit community owned recreation facility that was first developed in 1971.

Upcoming SCBL Schedule Friday, June 23 Neepawa Cubs at Ebb and Flow Lakers (7:00 pm) Saturday, June 25 Portage Padres at Dauphin Brewers(double header) Austin A’s at Ebb and Flow Lakers (double header) Monday, June 27 Neepawa Cubs at Plumas Pirates (7:00 pm) Austin A’s at Carberry Royals (7:00 pm) Ebb and Flow Lakers at Minnedosa Mavericks (7:00 pm) Wednesday, June 29 Neepawa Cubs at Dauphin Brewers (7:00 pm) Plumas Pirates at Portage Padres (7:00 pm) Carberry Royals at Minnedosa Mavericks (7:00 pm)

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Jamboree helps make life easier for two families

By John Drinkwater The Neepawa Banner The Little Valley Jamboree was held June 18 and 19 in Erickson. Proceeds from this year’s concert were going to Ryder Fenty and Maci Kerr. Both families were in attendance on Saturday, June 18 and contributed remarks.

Tamra, Ryder’s mom said, “At 9 months , Ryder was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and at 11 months, a brain scan found part of his brain did not develop correctly. Now, at 3 1/2 years, he receives monthly physiotherapy at home, also speech therapy, with eye exams every three months. He can’t walk independently and his speech is a bit behind.

The contribution will help provide a special walk in/ stand up shower, with bench and jetted tub. We may have to enlarge the doors in the future, for

wheelchair access.”

Maci’s mother, Trisha remarked, “Maci was born with Spina Bifida, had surgery to repair spinal cord at 44 hours old. At 2 1/2 weeks, she had a shunt placed in her head. Now at 3 years old, Maci has

frequent physiotherapy.

She wears leg braces and has a walker. There are frequent trips to Winnipeg Children’s Hospital and the Rehabilitation Clinic Centre for Children. The contribution from the concert will help us cover our

travel costs and to obtain a special bike in which the braces will fit, and Maci can cycle like other kids. We have no plans yet to alter our home, but may have to provide a wheelchair ramp when she is older.”

PHOTOS BY JOHN DRINKWATER

Above: Michael Campbell & Friends performing a t S a t u r d a y ' s L i t t l e Va l l e y J a m b o r e e .

Below (from left): Tamra and Derek Fenty with Ryder perched on his dad's shoulders.

From left: Trisha, Maci, Tanner and Jacob Kerr.

Neepawa Home Hardware celebrates grand opening

PHOTO BY KATE JACKMAN-ATKINSON

On June 15, the Neepawa Home Hardware held their official grand opening.

From left: Larry Yanchyshyn, a Home Hardware board member and owner of the Kenora Home Hardware, presented a ceremonial saw to Neepawa dealer-owners Emma, Darryl and Michelle Gerrard. Heather Brincheski, area manager for western retail operation, holds the other end of the saw.

PHOTO BY KIRA PATERSON

On June 16, members of the Neepawa 4-H beef club, Cora and Carson Baker, helped out at the Home Hardware grand opening barbecue.

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Topiary moose vandalized

PHOTO BY JOHN DRINKWATER

O v e r n i g h t o n J u n e 1 5 , t h e t o p i a r y m o o s e i n Wa s a g a m i n g w a s vandalized. The moose has since been repaired by the staff at RMNP.

RMNP celebrates Aboriginal Day

PHOTO BY JOHN DRINKWATER

Performing at RMNP Aboriginal Day on June 18 were (from left): Sierra Morrisseau, Dallas Arcand and Tracy Bone.

Lots of growing going on at Riding Mountain National Park

PHOTOS BY JOHN DRINKWATER

Left: Della Popowich, RMNP Head gardener, shows triangle bed plan Above: Parks Canada triangle bed located

staff near

transferring plants to RMNP visitor centre.

Clear Lake Country ready to welcome visitors

By John Drinkwater The Neepawa Banner The launch of the new Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) brand, Clear Lake Country - Riding Mountain National Park took place on Wednesday, June 15 at RMNP Visitor Centre. By partnering with RMNP, Travel Manitoba and the local business community, Clear Lake Country (CLC) has been given the mandate to become the primary marketing body for the townsite of Wasagaming, RMNP and the community of Onanole.

During the evening, presentations were given

by Karly McRae of DMO, RMNP Superintendent Michaela Kent and Travel Manitoba CAO Colin Ferguson.

Karly remarked that Colin was instrumental in developing the brand. DMO supplied video created by Austin McKay, which included Winter Adventure Weekend images. McRae mentioned two unique events: Moonlight Madness, a street festival on June 25. Businesses will be open later, games etc. bringing more visitors to Wasagaming. The second promotion will be a beer and wine event linked to the annual concert organized by RMNP. Michaela Kent said that Parks Canada want to increase visitation and revenue through new promotional initiatives. She commented, “Let's face it.

We are stronger together.

By investing in initiatives we will become an even

greater destination and perhaps the premier destination in Manitoba. We have already seen positive promotional (DMO) effects in media coverage, both traditional and new print, web, Facebook, video and Instagram. This gives visitors the information they want, when and how they want it. So far, we’ve seen a positive effect on our gate revenue, visitation and campground occupancy. By working alongside our stakeholders and partners, we can deliver exceptional experiences, inviting guests to explore this area, stay longer, spend more and share their stories with others.”

An excellent Powerpoint was presented by Travel Manitoba's Colin Ferguson.

He said the new provincial

government has increased funding to tourism. Tourism ranks number five in terms of total revenues, larger than wheat.

Ferguson said, “Same day/overnight Parkland visits bring 445,000 people annually. Total expenditure is about $51 million.

20,000 visitors from the U.S. generate $1.6 million.

Travel Manitoba will be increasing tourism initiatives to Mid-Western States in the U.S. In the role of destination marketing– When everybody works together, you'll attract more visitors. You will inspire them to want to spend more time here."

CAO of Travel Manitoba, Colin Ferguson comments during Powerpoint presentation.

PHOTO BY JOHN DRINKWATER

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Classifieds –––––––––– Coming Events

Miller Auctions are holding an Auction Sale for Ploughshear Antiques and Collectibles, Sat. June 25th 9:30 a.m.at Oak River Arena. This is a large and unique sale for more information or listing call Doug at (204)826-2536 or Miller Auctions (204)7258276 www.globalauctionguide.com

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Alcoholics Anonymous meets at Neepawa United Church basement, Thursdays, 8 p.m. _____________________ Arden Hall, cap. 255. Park, camping and sports facilities, rink, curling ice, kitchen and lounge. Call Leah 368-2403 or 841-4766 _____________________ Drug problem? Narcotics Anonymous can help. Meetings on Sat at 7 p.m. and Tues at 7 p.m. at Calvary Chapel, 221 Hamilton St. Neepawa

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

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Improve your health with Original Chi Machine. Circulation + Oxygen=Energy. Call Chris Waddell 476-2846 for more information

–––––––––– Help Wanted

Trickle Creek Meats is now hiring for a full time Meat Cutter - starting wage $15/hour.

Duties include final cutting, packing and merchandising of all fresh meat for our retail counter, preparing restaurant/wholesale customer orders, ordering and merchandising smoked meats and maintaining meat room to Canadian Food Inspection Agency standards. Previous meat cutting experience is required. Please send resume to: Trickle Creek, Box 310, McCreary, Manitoba, R0J 1B0 or tricklecreek@mts.net.

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Small flax bales. Neepawa/ Arden area. Ph 204-7953820 or 204-269-0313 _____________________ Wanted to buy: standing hay in the Neepawa/Brookdale area. Call 204-841-0954 or after 7 pm call 204-476-2523

Notice

Styles by Mae To all my customers who come for haircuts upstairs at the old Co-op building, the 30th of June will be the last day there.

First day open in the country will be July 11th. See you there!

Mon. Tues. and Thur.

10:00 - 3:00 No appointment necessary

204-841-0023

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

& Harris Pharmacy 424 Mountain Ave. Neepawa 204-476-2888 or 204-476-3157

Will be Closed July 1, 2 & 3, 2016 Church Worship Times Prepared by the Neepawa Ministerial St. James Anglican 11:00 a.m.

First Baptist 10:30 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 10:00 a.m.

Christ Lutheran 9:00 a.m.

International Worship Centre 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.

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Classified Ad Deadline:

To place an ad:

Tuesday Noon

Telephone: 204-476-3401/ 888-436-4242 Fax: 204-476-5073 Email: ads@neepawabanner.com

• Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines • Please check your ad when first published The Banner will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion.

• All copy is subject to approval by The Neepawa Banner.

• We reserve the right to edit copy or to refuse to publish any advertisement we deem illegal, libelous, misleading or offensive

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All sizes mini barns for sale.

Discount offered on orders placed before July 9. Visit our place 4 miles north of hwy 16 on hwy 260, half mile west or write to Joseph Wideman, Box 390, Gladstone, MB R0J 0T0 _____________________ NEEPAWA NATIVES Junior A Hockey Club season tickets, earlybird price $199; coupon books (over $700 in value), $20; 2015-16 hockey card sets, limited number still available from the second printing, $10. Available at the Neepawa Banner, 243 Hamilton St. 9a.m.-4p.m. _____________________ ROUGH LUMBER, FULL DIMENSION 2x8, 2x6, 2x4, windbreak boards. Firewood slabs - 1 cord bundle $60. We buy standing spruce & poplar timber. Tri-J Industries. “Your Local Sawmill” 476-6798 or 476-6349

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Churchill Block, Neepawa, 2 bedroom suite, available immediately. Call 204-841-1298 _____________________ For Rent: Small 2 bedroom house in Eden. $600 per month plus damage deposit and last month rent. Available Aug. 1st. Call 841-1021 or 841-1856

–––––––––– For Rent

TRAILER RENTALS: cargo, dump, equipment, auto, livestock/horse. FORK LIFT TELEPORT 729-8989

–––––––––– For Sale or Rent

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

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Land for sale, lots of wildlife, approximately 1/4 section.

1,520 sq. ft. newer modular home, workshop. Subdivided. Phone 204-857-2131 _____________________ Serviced, flood proof, lake front lots, from $44,900. See Old Town Harbour on Portage kijiji, Facebook, or call for a brochure, price list and info at 204-761-6165.

–––––––––– Vehicles

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

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

Tender Municipality of Glenella - Lansdowne

PUBLIC NOTICE

Council of The Municipality of Glenella - Lansdowne will be accepting tenders for the hay for the following parcels: One year term only for 2016 East half of NE ¼ 16-17-14 wpm One year term only for 2016 NE9-17-13 wpm Tenders should be marked “Tender” and submitted to the municipal office at the following address by noon on Thursday, July 7th, 2016. Highest bid not necessarily accepted.

Dated this 15th day of June, A.D. 2016 Wendy Wutzke, CMMA Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of Glenella – Lansdowne Box 10 Glenella, MB R0J 0V0 Phone 204-352-4281 Fax 204-352-4100 Email: rmofglen@inetlink.ca

MUNICIPALITY OF GLENELLA – LANSDOWNE Request for Quote

Pole shed

The Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne is accepting quotes for the labour portion of construction of a 24x48x16’ commercial cold storage pole shed at the municipal shop in Glenella MB. Sealed quotes marked “Glenella Pole Shed” must be received prior to 4:00 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2016.

Lowest or any quote not necessarily accepted.

Dated this 8th day of June, 2016 Wendy Wutzke, CMMA Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne Box 10 Glenella, MB R0J 0V0 Phone: 204-352-4281 Fax: 204-352-4100 Email: rmofglen@inetlink.ca

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All word classifieds must be prepaid before printing

Business Opportunity–

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

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GLADSTONE TRANSFER LTD.

Help Wanted

Wash Bay Personnel

GLADSTONE TRANSFER LTD.

is currently taking applications for the following position:

We have 3 immediate openings for Wash Bay Attendants at our wash facility in Gladstone, Manitoba.

Job Duties and Responsibilities: • Washing the interior and exterior of Tractors and Trailers ensuring the highest level of cleaning standards.

• Keeping the wash bay area clean and tidy.

• Maintaining wash bay equipment.

Weekday evenings and weekend positions are available.

We offer a competitive salary.

Must have reliable transport to work.

Interested? Then please submit a resume to: Email: traceyjgtl@gmail.com Mail: Gladstone Transfer Ltd Box 64 Gladstone, Manitoba R0J0T0 Phone: 1-204-385-2947 Fax: 1-204-385-3465

GLADSTONE TRANSFER LTD. is currently taking applications for the following position:

Class 1F Driver

Operate and drive class 1-highway tractor and super B hopper trailers, (dry bulk commodities) with 8-axel configuration.

Weekly scheduled run to interior BC all year round.

Gladstone Transfer Ltd offers a competitive salary, benefit packages and assigned late model bio friendly equipment.

All you need is a clean abstract, mountain experience, a positive attitude, proficient with smart phone technology and the ability to work in a team environment.

Gladstone Transfer Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Respectively, we can only acknowledge those under consideration.

Please forward your resume, copy of driver’s licence and abstract to: Box 64, Gladstone, MB. R0J 0T0 Phone: 1-204-385-2947 Fax: 1-204-385-3465 Email: traceyjgtl@gmail.com

is currently taking applications for the following position:

CLASS 1 END DUMP DRIVER

Operate and drive Class 1 – highway tractor with an end dump trailer.

Monday to Friday and occasional weekends.

We offer competitive salary and assigned late model equipment.

All you need is a clean abstract with minimum 2 years of experience, a positive attitude, proficient smart phone technology and the ability to work in a team environment.

Please forward your resume, copy of driver’s licence and abstract to: Gladstone Transfer Ltd Box 64 Gladstone, MB R0J 0T0 Phone: 204-385-2947 Fax: 204-385-3465 Email: traceyjgtl@gmail.com

GLADSTONE TRANSFER LTD. is currently taking applications for the following position:

Class 1F Driver

Operate and drive class 1-highway tractor and super B hopper trailers, (dry bulk commodities) with 8-axel configuration.

Weekly scheduled run travelling through western Canada.

We offer load premiums, competitive wages, benefits, assigned late model equipment, and year round work.

All you need is a clean abstract, a positive attitude, proficient with smart phone technology and the ability to work in a team environment.

Gladstone Transfer Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Respectively, we can only acknowledge those under consideration.

Please forward your resume, copy of driver’s licence and abstract to: Box 64, Gladstone, MB. R0J 0T0 Phone: 1-204-385-2947 Fax: 1-204-385-3465 Email: traceyjgtl@gmail.com

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Help Wanted Board of Directors of the Neepawa Elks Manor is accepting applications for a

MANAGER

The successful applicant will be responsible for the management and care of a 50 suite non-profit seniors apartment building located in Neepawa, MB. Qualified applicants should possess skills and abilities necessary to supervise and plan the day to day operations of the non-profit corporation according to the by-laws and policies of the Board of Directors.

Applicant must be familiar with Windows 7, Quick Books 2011 and Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet and Microsoft Word. Provide administrative work including preparation of annual and monthly management financial reports and maintain corporate records and bookkeeping system, maintain tenant relations, collect rent, lease suites, and work closely with caretaker on operation of the apartment building.

Experience in bookkeeping, keeping records, working with seniors, computer experiences all a definite asset.

Hours of duty: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., 5 days per week, 2 weeks holiday. Salary for this managerial position will be based on experience.

Please state qualifications, experience if any, and references. Applications will be received up to and including July 15th, 2016.

Reply in confidence to: Neepawa Elks Manor Att: Board of Directors Box 100 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Ad Deadline Tuesday Noon

Notice HARDWARE AND

BUILDING MATERIALS

Class 1 Effective Tru Hardware is seeking a candidate to fill DriverNeepawa July position of Rogers Sales1, Rep2016 to sell and provide serv

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION invites applications for the following position

Glenella School Automotive Technology Instructor Half-Time Term September 6, 2016 – June 30, 2017 Applicants must possess a valid Red Seal Journeyperson Automotive Certificate.

Preference will be given to applicants with Vocational Teacher Certificate, or willingness to work towards certification.

All employees at the Division must provide a satisfactory criminal record and child abuse registry check Applications close on Wednesday, July 13, 2016.

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

Seasonal Labour Crew Worker

Class 1 driver for Rogers wireless customers.Home Neepawa required for hauling grain & fertilizerCandidates in Hardware Building would possess the following: the prairie provinces.

• detail oriented Centre will no longer Experience an asset.• flexibility and adaptability within a diverse business be an outlet for We offer competitive• be able to establish clear priorities • work well within a teamWireless. environment Rogers wages.

Located in Western Manitoba where an active lifestyle and unlimited Health Care career opportunities meet.

Supervisor, Environmental Services Neepawa, MB Full Time, Days Posting #: NESS162417 Closing Date: July 1, 2016

• excellent communication and customer service skills

Thank you toin all past Contact Brent McIvor• knowledge and interest the our field of wireless technolo customers, we regret any inconvenience this

204-856-6618

For more information on this position and other opportunities for Prairie Mountain Health please visit www.prairiemountainhealth.ca.

Please submit application including references to: may cause.

Michelle Gerrard Box 1150, 268 Hamilton Street Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 fax: 204-476-3550 email: tru.hardware@mymts.net

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We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in Prairie Mountain Health, however; we will only be in contact with candidates who will be participating in an interview.

We thank all those who apply but, only those selected an interview will be contacted.

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Turtle River Watershed Conservation District The Position: The Turtle River Watershed Conservation District (TRWCD) is looking for an individual to fill a vacancy on their seasonal labour crew. 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 include: • Bridge repair/rebuilding • Culvert installation • Seeding • Painting, repairing, removing and erecting structures • Working in the field in inclement weather on projects with contractors • Beaver control • Installation and maintenance of signage • Abandoned well sealing • Promoting and supporting overall district goals and objectives • Other duties as assigned Candidate Requirements: • Must have experience operating and maintaining various equipment and tools • Preference will be given to individuals holding a valid Class 3 license; if no Class 3, individual must be willing to upgrade upon hiring • Must possess or be willing to obtain a valid Blasting Certificate • Preference will be given to applicants with experience in surveying and taking levels • Must have the ability to communicate with the local ratepayers as required • Must be able to work well with others under minimal supervision Wage Offered: • As per the collective agreement between CUPE Local 1735-01 and the TRWCD, the base hourly wage for this position is $17/hour with a certification premium of $1.00/hour for a valid Class 3 license and $0.50/hour for a valid Blasting Certificate.

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, July 4, 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.

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395 Mill St, Neepawa. MLS#1616316

4 bdrm, family, view.

Immaculate, 2+1 bdrm, park location.

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Manitoba Community Newspaper Association Province-wide Classifieds FOR SALE

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

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FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. TRUCKLOAD MATTRESS SALE! Extended until July 3rd. Limited stock still available. $389 double or queen pillow top mattress set. $599 Simmons Beautyrest queen set (tight top model). $699 Simmons Beautyrest 3 inch pillowtop queen set. King pillow top mattress sets starting at $695. Twin 8 inch spring system mattresses starting at $169. Now featuring clearance Dining Room Sets from 30-60% off the regular price.

All advertised specials in stock and ready for delivery or pickup. Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-6 & Sun 12-5. Call KDL Furniture at 204-571-1971.

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HOMES FOR SALE

2 Showhomes Ready For Spring Delivery! 1584 & 1638 sqft RTMs. Pictures, floorplans available at wgiesbrechthomes. ca. Custom builds also available. For additional information 204-346-3231

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MOBILE HOMES

4 New 16 x 80, 3 Bed, 2 Bath. Starting at $89,900.

Altona Mobile Homes, 1-800582-4036, 1-204-324-6776 Email amhl@mymts.net.

STEEL BUILDINGS

SUPER SAVINGS-ADDITIONAL 10% OFF NOW!” 20X21 $5,794 25X25 $6,584 30X31 $9,600 32X35 $10,798 42X51 $16,496.

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Automotive Impressive new Cruze takes the fight to Civic JUNE 24, 2016

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By Ben Castle The Neepawa Banner The new 2016 Chevrolet Cruze is the latest in a long line of Chevrolet compact cars, beginning with the long-lived 1982 Cavalier and culminating in the popular 2005 Cobalt.

These cars offered basic motoring and cheap running costs at an affordable price but lacked quality, performance, efficiency and sophistication compared to the competition from import manufacturers. However, the original Cruze of 2010 featured a significantly better quality interior and with new, more efficient engines and transmissions, it was also able to compete in terms of performance, fuel economy and refinement.

In 2015, its final year, the Cruze managed to outsell its domestic rivals from Ford and Dodge by over 50 per cent and put pressure on more modern rival products from Honda, Hyundai, Toyota and Mazda. With its sporty and sleek new 2016 Cruze, Chevrolet hopes to build on its success and tempt more customers away from these popular import brands.

Compared to the ultraconservative previous generation Cruze, this one is a looker, especially from the front with the standard projector-beam headlights reminiscent of the muscular Chevrolet Camaro.

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Chevrolet is hoping to build on its recent mid-compact success with the new 2016 Cruze. classy with some striking colour options. The only angle that lets the styling down slightly is the rather generic rear styling, but it is by no means offensive!

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ONSTAR driver information system. For an additional $2,850, LS trim adds single-zone air conditioning, floor mats and a rear vision camera and you can specify an automatic transmission for an extra $1,450. If you want cruise on your Cruze, you will need to pay $1,000 extra for LT trim, which also gives you 16 inch aluminum wheels, heated front seats, 60/40 split rear seat, XM radio, heated mirrors and audio controls on the steering wheel. For an extra $2,500, top-spec Premier trim adds 17 inch aluminum wheels, remote start, proximity entry on all four doors, keyless start, automatic climate control, heated, leatherwrapped steering wheel, leather seats and power driver’s seat. The absence of some standard features, such as navigation and dual-zone climate control is surprising, but allows the Cruze to be priced very competitively compared to its rivals and these features can be added to LT and Premier models via reasonably priced upgrade packages.

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Chevy Cruze an all-around good value Continued from page 19 The test model supplied by Murray Chevrolet in Brandon was the top-spec Premier model with a sticker of $23.895. Cruze has strong in-gear performance comparable to, and even better than, many larger-engined naturally aspirated rivals and yet delivers the fuel economy of a smaller engine. I averaged 8L/100km on test, which is over 15 per cent better than achieved in the normally aspirated 2–litre Mazda 3 last fall. The transmission is smooth and refined and the stop-start system is the fastest-reacting and least intrusive system of its kind that I have used to date. As with many manual modes, shifting is a little sluggish, but left to its own devices, the transmission is so responsive that manual shifting isn’t really necessary. Handling is not sporty, but the steering has a nice weight to it with good body control and a very smooth ride.

An on-board oil-life monitor, Duralife brake rotors and a five year, 160,000 kilometre powertrain warranty promise extended service intervals, low running costs and peace of mind. Chevrolet also currently offers complimentary oil changes for the first two years or 48,000 kilometres.

The interior is attractively styled and feels classy and of good quality. The cabin is roomy and the seats are exceptionally comfortable. The wheelbase has been increased for 2016, giving one of the longest wheelbases in its class and as a result, Cruze has one of the roomiest rear cabins in its class. The trunk at 348 litres is actually smaller on paper than the old Cruze, but it is deeper with minimal intrusion from the rear wheels, so in reality is probably a bit more practical.

I would recommend the top spec Premier trim, which although lacking some of the standard features of the equivalent Honda Civic (Touring), is over $3,000 less expensive and has everything you really need on it, although you can specify the optional packages if you must have the extra features of the Honda and still pay a similar price. I would be tempted by the RS package (available on both LT and Premier models), which for $995 adds a rear spoiler, front fog lights, sport body kit, RS lettering and 18 inch aluminum wheels on the

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The stylish interior of the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze is a real selling point for the new model.

Premier model, which really enhances the sporty look of the car. However, if you prefer a manual transmission, the LT manual is also a good buy.

Overall then, the 2016 Cruze offers very competitive pricing, typically supported by very low finance/ lease interest rates, standard turbocharged power with class-leading fuel economy and is amongst the best-in-class for style, comfort, space and refinement.

A few competitors may offer a sharper drive, but as an all-rounder, the new Cruze is very difficult to beat. It certainly moves the compact car game on for Chevrolet and the traditionally more popular import competition, such as the Honda Civic, should be concerned. We’ll see how the new 2016 Civic stacks up later in the year, but if you’re in the market for a good value, good all-round compact/mid-size car, I would strongly recommend that you cruise down to your local Chevrolet dealer and check out the new 2016 Cruze.

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