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Banner Pulling off the tarp to unveil PHOTOS BY the new sign were HRCC Meloney and children staff Pamela Lewis, Sheena KATE JACKMAN-ATKINSON Easton Buydens, Hayden Kopytko and Jennifer Kinley, Lukas Kopp, Onyx Halashewski and Alex Ferguson.

By Kate Jackman-Atkins on The Neepawa BaNNer HRCC has been operating allow the centre to offer out of their current afterlocation 25 years, but as enrolment for school programs should there Parents and children has be a demand. were all increased smiles last Friday as and standards have the Happy changed, RM of Westbourne Rock Children Centre board reeve unveiled Kinley explained chair Sandi David Single sits on the HRCC their plans to build a that they have Building new daycare outgrown committee, which their current location. in Gladstone. Currently is made up of parents operat- Their current ing out the the basement as well as space has a number representatives from of the of limitations, Seven Regions Health municipal it lacks natural Centre, the light, has no kitchen facilities government and local service group has been working towards in which clubs. Single explained to prepare snacks their long-term plan that they and looked at a number of building a has an insufficient napping of sites over new facility that will area. the past two better meet “It’s years, but chose the time to upgrade,” she their needs. said. new site because Currently, the centre of its location.

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Minnedosa train station dispute settled

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner After years of negotiations, Canadian Pacific Railway and Minnedosa Heritage Inc. have come to an agreement on the town’s historic train station. The deal sees CP Rail reclaim ownership of the structure, while Minnedosa Heritage received a monetary settlement to help compensate for its costs of preserving the building.

Due to a confidentiality clause attached to the agreement, the exact amount of the settlement has not been made public.

This deal appears to the final chapter in a saga that had been ongoing since 2005. During the CP Rail’s Holiday Train in Minnedosa that year, railway representatives made an announcement where they offered the historic station to the community for the cost of $1.

The building, which was built in 1910, was last used as a train station in 1960. However, CP continued to use it as office space until 2000.

Once a basic verbal understanding on the transfer was secured, heritage committee members got to work making repairs to the exterior of the building. After years of negotiations, however, with no formal signed agreement, CP declared in January of this year that they would instead start using the building itself once again. Heritage Inc. was offered access to the train station’s attic, but the group determined that the space would not work. CP Rail replied to that with the $75,000 payout offer. Heritage Inc. turned down the deal and made a counter-offer, asking for $110,000 in compensation. CP rejected that proposal.

Minnedosa Heritage Inc. chair Brion Pollon said via email that the committee members are looking at its future options.

“Since our last meeting at the 50 Plus Centre [in Minnedosa], where we conjectured that we would construct a replica station, we have received proposals on two former station buildings,” said Pollon. “One is the Bethany CN station, which was converted to a residence just outside Minnedosa and the other is the LaRiviere

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CP Rail and Minnedosa Hertiage have come to an agreement regarding work undertaken on the building by the local heritage group.

CP station, which is located at the now closed Archibald Museum near Somerset.”

Pollon added that in addition to those options, Heritage Inc. is still weighing the possibility of a replica building. Committee members met with the Heritage Village board recently to advise them as to what options were being considered and they were very receptive to all three possibilities. A timeline for any of these options has not yet been made public.

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Ste. Rose du Lac RCMP respond to vehicle rollover Submitted RMCP Manitoba Media Relations On Aug. 22, at approximately 9 am, Ste Rose du Lac RCMP received the report of a single vehicle rollover on Hwy 50, approximately one kilometre south of Silver Ridge, in the RM of Alonsa.

Officers attended the location with emergency personnel and located the vehicle off the highway, in a ditch.

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Kelwood once again hosted the Harvest Sun Music Fest, from August 19 to 21. Friday's audience braved cooler temperatures and rain showers to watch a great lineup of artists perform, including Route 10 Collective, reprising their recent tribute to Joni Mitchell.

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Is it viable?

he viability of industries and communities has come into sharp focus lately. The Port of Churchill was dealt the most recent in a series of death blows with the closure of the Omnitrax shipping port.

The Churchill port has not been viable for a long time, perhaps never. To operate, it takes huge government subsidies and enforced usage by way of the former Canadian Wheat Board.

People talk about tourism and how important it is. Wapusk National Park near Churchill had only 196 visitors in 2014-15.

Churchill itself had many more than that, but like many towns, tourism is an add-on, it’s not the main industry.

Churchill has a big problem.

Now The Pas, with the closing of the paper plant, has a big problem too. All of the north has a problem because, in the strictest sense, northern communities are not viable. The same can be said of many small southern communities as well. Hospital ERs have closed, many schools are gone. The grain elevator business has amalgamated into a few mega terminals. Farms are becoming larger every year. The corporate world realized the trends and have helped fulfill it by creating larger and larger farm dealerships across the country. Long term viability is a problem faced by many communities.

Doubtless, the government will be called upon to act, but how well has that worked out in the past? Churchill’s viability as a port has always been in question because the rail line isn’t a strong line either physically or economically. There simply isn’t enough business at either end or along the line to create a viable railroad. In the early days of railway building, the transcontinental railway was supposed to go much further north. It kept getting re-routed further and

Ken Waddell further south, as the northern parts of the great plains were not populated enough or developed enough in the 1880s to support a railway. Hence the main line creeps along the most southerly part of Canada where there was some early development and where most of the development is still located.

If Churchill had been viable, the grain companies would have invested in it. Instead, the great lakes and west coast ports handle almost all the grain from Western Canada. Churchill has been a dream, but it hasn’t attracted the business, the investment or the political will. The route to Churchill is a long one and it’s tough to build railway on muskeg. Geography played a huge role in the construction of the CPR. They were able to build all across Saskatchewan in one summer because of the suitability of the terrain and that was a huge boost. That one summer in the 1880s gave the railway quick access to a huge swath of grain land and it became a mainstay of the CPR. Unfortunately, there hasn’t been a lot stuff to haul out along the Churchill line and only a very small percentage of the grain was ever shipped through Churchill. The problem at The Pas is similar.

Local, provincial and federal levels of government have a huge problem on their hands.

It appears Churchill and The Pas could simply die off. The whole northern strategy needs a major

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re-thinking. If Churchill and The Pas are to become viable again, the transportation issue has to be solved. The Pas has a highway plus rail and air travel. Churchill doesn’t have a road. Neither do many other communities. A decision is needed on transportation systems, a searing question that should have been asked a long time ago, but still needs to be answered now.

There is one over-arching principle that has been almost completely ignored and that is national sovereignty. If we don’t beef up our northern presence and development, Russia will.

People scorned John Diefenbaker on his northern vision in the 1950s. They scorned Stephen Harper for going north every year and waving the Canadian flag. The skeptics are reaping the despair of that scorning today.

Canada should put a Canadian Naval base at Churchill. They should strengthen the north and seek all kinds of private investment to do so. If we are going to retain any sense of economic or defence viability in the north, we have to make decisive moves.

But let’s learn from the mistakes of investment in the CPR 140 years ago and Omnitrax in the last decade. If huge amounts of taxpayer money gets put on the table, the recipients can’t be allowed to abandon that investment. Taxpayers have paid for thousands of miles of railway lines that were later abandoned.

Just saying.

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ver the centuries, many things have changed in Manitoba, but throughout our history, one thing hasn’t– the importance of transportation. How we move has changed, but the fundamen- MY tal importance PERSPECTIVE of transportation to Manitoba and her people hasn’t. ate This has ackman tkinson been the case right from the beginning, as the First Nations people used the province’s trails and river networks to create trade networks between tribes.

Starting in 1611, Europeans began arriving in what is now known as Hudson Bay and northern Manitoba. They were in search of the North West Passage, a new trade route to China.

While they might not have found a direct route to China, they did find a vast trade network in the enormous Hudson Bay watershed, which is fed by all of the rivers in Manitoba and many of those in Ontario, Saskatchewan and Nunavut. This natural transportation route played an important role in the province’s development from that point on.

In 1881, construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway began and its route, linking east and west, would inevitably pass through Manitoba. The availability of efficient freight transportation, starting with the railway, has opened doors for Manitoba’s relatively thin population to seek economic fortunes outside our borders, moving both goods and people.

For much of the province’s history, natural resource extraction and agriculture have been the dominant industries. Both of these require that producers are able to access markets beyond the province’s borders, something not possible, or economically viable, without strong transportation networks.

The construction of the Trans Canada Highway began in 1950 and this opened more doors for Manitoba’s role as a transportation hub. As time has progressed and freight transportation has evolved, Manitoba has kept pace. Today, Manitoba is one of the country’s major transportation hubs.

When it comes to the trucking industry, Manitoba continues to punch above its weight. According to the Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA), Manitoba represents just three per cent of Canada’s population, but the province’s trucking industry accounts for 5.1 per cent of the Canadian industry. Both direct and indirect employment in the for-hire trucking business employs about 4.6 per cent of Manitobans and contributes about $2 billion to the province’s GDP. Everywhere you look, you can see the industry’s importance to our daily lives, even if it’s not clear at first. Trucking companies have a visible impact, providing direct employment to our friends and neighbours, but their impact stretches far below the surface, too. MTA’s figures show that for every 10 jobs created in the trucking industry, seven jobs are created in ancillary businesses, like mechanics, tire shops, suppliers and road departments. Most importantly, trucks move our goods to where they need them. In rural Manitoba, it’s pretty well impossible to find a product that has not travelled by truck at some stage of its journey.

Manitoba’s location, at the heart of the continent, will forever mean that goods headed in either direction have to pass through our borders. This week marks our annual trucking week feature and gives us a chance to celebrate this vital industry working in the background of our daily lives. This is an important strategic advantage we must continue to develop.

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Opinion

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s a follow-up to last week’s column, I would like to spend the next few weeks sharing some thoughts on how we, as ordinary Canadians, can use our influence to change the attitudes and actions of our leaders— whoever they may be and whatever role they may fill.

One would think that, in a democratic society, this would be quite easy. Those with grievances should be able to speak to the authorities, air their concerns and leave knowing that the issues raised will be addressed and appropriate corrective measures will be taken.

But, as history has shown, that rarely happens. In every segment of society, there is a growing gap between those who lead and those whom they have been elected or called to serve.

This should come as no surprise to us. Similar conditions have existed in every period of human history. Biblical scholars will recall how ancient Israel suffered under King Solomon. He made Jerusalem, his capital city, the wealthiest city in the Middle East.

FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein He built himself a huge palace, with annexes to house his wives, concubines and children. He also built storehouses, cities for his soldiers and huge stables for his horses—the costs of which were covered by the taxes that he levied. All requests for an easing of the tax rate were denied.

When his son succeeded him and announced that he would continue his father’s practices, 10 of the 12 tribes of ancient Israel declared their independence and formed their own country. They felt that a change in leadership would solve their problems. But it didn’t. The kings they chose proved to be just as heartless, selfish and cruel as Solomon had been.

Changing leaders changed nothing—conditions in the nation continued to get worse. The gap between those who governed and

those they governed continued to grow. Little has changed since then.

In our day, people are calling for “the system” to be reformed. They argue that if we change the way our representatives in Ottawa or Winnipeg are elected (if we replace the “first past the post” system we have now with either proportional representation or a preferential ballot), it will make our government more reflective of our cultural and political diversity.

That may indeed happen, but I sincerely doubt if it will change the way we are governed or the way our laws are made. What we call “democracy” has turned into an “adversarial” system of government.

It’s “us (the governing party) against them (the opposition parties).” For one side to get what they

want, the other side’s ideas have to be rejected; even if they would improve a piece of legislation and help it address our citizens’ needs more effectively. So it should come as no surprise that when ordinary citizens wish to air their grievances, they encounter the same form of resistance and their grievances go unaddressed—often for generations.

There is nothing wrong with democracy or a democratic system of government. The problem isn’t with the system. The problem is with the people who are in charge of the system.

As long as our leaders choose politics and political philosophies over people and their legitimate needs and concerns, nothing in this country will change. Governments will continue to do their thing.

Citizens will continue to be frustrated. The gap between those who rule and those who are ruled will continue to grow. Those who seek justice will not find it; and the movements that call for radical change will continue to gain momentum. More on this next week.

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ow difficult has it become to simply do nothing? How difficult it has become to simply do nothing! It is in the times of quietude that we can hear our own thoughts, feel the power of life flowing through us, contemplate the here and now, and the far aways. Years ago, when I entered the work force, the employer ‘requested’ that there be no radio playing during work hours.

Fortunately, for the most part, the staff worked in companionable semisilence. Another older individual, a thinker of deep thoughts, wondered if youth of the day needed constant audible input because they were afraid to discover what they were really thinking. I don’t know about that, but I do know that when I needed to learn to live alone, especially go to sleep alone, I had favourite music that

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen helped me not to think deep and dark thoughts – that allowed the desired sleep and rest to come and comfort me. May be some merit in the theory.

Going way back, 20 plus years ago, Ed and I were simply sitting on two ordinary plastic lawn chairs on the concrete slab outside of the front farmhouse door. A neighbour passing by stopped to tell us how nice it looked to see folks just sitting. If everyone who witnessed Ed and I ‘just sitting’ on the south facing veranda on the acreage had stopped to comment, the lane would have been worn away! Is

Observation

By Addy Oberlin hen I travel through the mountains in British Columbia, I am always impressed and in awe about the strength and majesty of the rugged edges. In some places, they needed to use dynamite to blast through some of the rocky parts of the mountains to build a new highway. They are rightly called the Rocky Mountains and a very solid foundation.

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it so uncommon for the common person to simply sit? What is so all-fired important that we have to schedule nothing time?

Many, myself included, are fortunate enough to take wonderful holidays, to foreign places and here at home. Sometimes, after coming home from a holiday, I need two days to get rested enough to resume normal life! Vacation perhaps. Time away for certain. But a holiday?

Too busy to stop and feel life is too busy!

I recall one multi-generational vacation when the grandkids were eleven and under. We were headed

for Drumheller and the dinosaur digs. We struck camp at a rural campground, trees surrounding us and a creek gurgling near by. The children just wanted to play in the sand and the water, trenching and splashing and then retreating to the shade of the camper to play in the sand with tiny trucks and cars. The excursion to the tourist attraction (the destination!) waited. Many of us can recall a celebration where we put time, money and effort into the perfect gift for a young child and all they wanted to play with was the wrapping paper and the empty box.

I respect scheduling down time. Recognizing the need for ‘me time’.

Somehow, too many of us have taken natural rest time, walking and tea with a friend, as something we have to make time for. Slow down. Breathe deep. Things can wait, people don’t.

rock. Corinthians 3:11 tells us “Other foundation can no man lay than Jesus Christ.” Edward More tells us in a beautiful hymn “On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand, all other ground is sinking sand.” I have never encountered sinking sand, but have seen pictures of people who disappeared in sinking sand, ending up in death.

Just looking around, we can see God’s majesty and power in progress. The crops look ready to be harvested.

When I go to the farmer’s market, I see an abundance of homegrown produce. Chronicles 29:11 tells us “Thine, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty.”

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Letters ATV safety reminder For all-terrain vehicle (ATV) enthusiasts, fall only means one thing– the opportunity to get out and enjoy a ride. While riding an ATV is a fun activity, it comes with rules and responsibilities set to promote the safety of riders and passengers alike.

Since May of this year, four people have died and dozens of others have been seriously injured as a result of collisions involving ATVs in Manitoba. One of the riders injured was actually a six year old boy.

While the contributing factors to these fatalities vary from case to case, the unsafe decisions made by some of the riders remain constant in the vast majority of collisions.

Contributing factors in these deaths included alcohol use, failure to wear a helmet and speed - all factors that could easily be avoided.

Here are some basic rules to keep in mind when heading out on an ATV: - The law requires that you always wear an approved helmet.

- ATVs are not to be operated on roadways, shoulders or sidewalks unless circumstances fall under other provisions laid out in the Off Road Vehicles Act. - Like any other mode of transportation, only operate an ATV when sober and alert.

- Anyone under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is a minimum of 18 years old.

Never underestimate the power of these machines and how quickly a ride can turn deadly. There is more to riding an ATV than just getting on the machine and turning the key. Before heading out to enjoy the ride, remember to be prepared and obey the laws. Don’t let poor judgement make you a statistic.

And, no matter what your mode of transportation is, travel safe!

Sgt. Bert Paquet, Media Relations Officer Manitoba RCMP

Entitlement syndrome It’s long been known that Liberals believe they are entitled to their entitlements, and Justin Trudeau’s ‘limousine’ Liberals are certainly no different in that regard. Last week, several stories emerged of some clearly inappropriate and wasteful spending, and I am willing to bet they are part of a larger pattern.

It started early in the mandate, with Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi spending $835,000 to renovate his office and get some what must be extremely nice furniture. While families are struggling to make ends meet and facing continuously higher taxes, their tax dollars are being sent to fund a luxurious lifestyle for this ‘celebrity’ government.

Recently, it came to light that the Health Minister, Jane Philpott, had charged taxpayers $1,700 for a oneday limousine ride around Toronto. In response to the outrage, the Liberals were kind enough to clarify that it was a luxury Lexus, not a limousine. Back are the days of urban Liberal elitism, with no regard for taxpayer dollars.

Worse, not only did the Minister sign off on the excessive costs, she chose to use a company owned by a supporter who canvassed in her riding during the last federal election campaign.

Now we have the Environment Minister, Catherine McKenna, who hired a photojournalist to shoot pictures of her entourage during the COP21 climate change conference in Paris in December. She managed to spend $6,792.91 to get a few glamour pictures. This was the same conference that the Liberals found it reasonable to send a 155 person delegation to enjoy some fine dining and nice lodging for what were essentially photo ops.

They promised deficits, but I don’t think Canadians were hoping it would be achieved through lavish spending on themselves.

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Transition planning – the initial meeting

By Lynn Gilmore Business Development Specialist, Manitoba Agriculture How do you get your planning started?

Your farm family has taken the first step and is ready to start the discussion on transition planning. The retiring generation and the next generation have decided that the timing is right and the process needs to get started.

Getting the process going and underway can be a challenge. Structure in the form of a formal meeting or planning process can be beneficial. Getting the first meeting organized is often the most difficult step, even when both parties agree it is time.

Prior to the first meeting, there will be some premeeting work required.

Family members should be given an opportunity to provide input on agenda items. The agenda then should be sent out prior to the first meeting so that all family members have the opportunity to think about the items on the agenda and be prepared for the meeting. The agenda should be made specific to your farm. It is also important to allocate a time for the meeting and stick to it. It’s okay to have to leave the remaining agenda items until the next meeting. It is important to minimize distractions, so a location other than the family kitchen should be considered.

Every farm situation is unique and there will be

different agenda items for each farm. Here are some things to consider when putting together an agenda for the initial planning meeting for your farm’s transition.

Administration Who will chair the meeting? There should be someone identified to chair the first meeting. There should also be someone who will take notes and ensure they are circulated after the meeting. Having the notes captured can help the process move forward.

They are also a reference for future meetings.

Purpose of the meeting People need to be clear about the meeting and the purpose of it. This is why circulating the agenda before the first meeting will get people thinking about the transition process.

Where are things at This should provide family members with an opportunity to talk about where things are at: • personally • on the farm • within the family • and in the transition planning process This should be a general discussion about how things are going in each of these areas and what everyone’s thoughts are on the above items. This allows family members time to talk about their

own situations and it provides an opportunity to gain an understanding of the process and to get perspectives from other members of the family.

This is also a good time to have a general discussion on how things are going on the farm financially.

A good understanding of the financial performance of your farm is extremely important when working through the transition planning process.

Ownership and management transition This is a good time to discuss how ownership and management transition may look for your farm.

There are many different options that can be used to transfer ownership of the farm. These options should be discussed early and before making any final decisions. Management transition is also another important part of the transition plan and should be a topic of discussion. How do family members see the management transfer happening on their farm?

Estate planning This agenda item will allow a discussion on wills, power of attorney, tax and insurance. There are many estate planning options. A general discussion on how an estate plan may look for your farm will be important to have going forward.

Communication As we all know, communication is key in any

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situation. In the transition process, it is also equally important to the success of transition on your farm. A discussion should be had on how information will be communicated within the family and also how the farm will communicate to outside advisors. Open communication and distribution of information can minimize conflict and keep the transition planning process moving forward.

Concerns/issues This agenda item allows a formal time to discuss any concerns or issues that have not come up in the meeting. There may be

items of concern to family members that do not fit the other elements of the agenda.

Next steps/timeline/ next meeting At the end of the meeting, if there were any action items that came up, it will be important to record these and make sure they are reported on for the next meeting. This would also be an opportunity to put timelines on any action items from the meeting.

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meeting date should be set for the next meeting in order to keep the process moving along.

Following an agenda and sticking to it can lead to a successful first meeting and can be the first step in embarking down a successful transition path for your farm.

For more information on transition planning please refer to the Transition Planning Guide at http://www. gov.mb.ca/agriculture/ business-and-economics/transition-planning/ transition-planning-guide. html.

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Recipes for Beware of callers posing as Canada younger cooks Revenue Agency employees Well it’s been a lengthy amount of time since the Spruce Plains RCMP have submitted a report to you, the readers. The weekly reports were provided regularly by Auxiliary Constable Grant ‘Hymie’ Hurrell, but since the Auxiliary Program no longer operates as it once did, A/ Cst. Hurrell was unable to continue. Thanks Hymie for all your work.

With July bringing an end to the school year and a beginning to the summer, Spruce Plains RCMP have been preparing for the busier stretch of the year.

The following is a brief example of some of the calls local members were involved with: On July 2, Neepawa RCMP conducted a traffic stop on highway 16 in the RM of North CypressLangford, as a vehicle was seen following too closely to the vehicle in front. A male driver was arrested for an impaired investigation, which resulted in two samples of breath obtained with readings of 290 mg per cent and 290 mg per cent. As a result, Taw Htoo of Saskatoon has been charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle.

On July 25, Neepawa pawa when two males were RCMP responded to a seen leaving the residence traffic complaint from with the stolen bike. Police Minnedosa Co-op about a approached the two males possible impaired driver. and informed them that The vehicle was located they were under arrest. The and the male driver was ar- two males ran from police rested for an impaired in- and after a short foot purvestigation, which resulted suit, one male was caught. in two samples of breath Justin Roulette has been obtained with readings charged with possession of property of 160 mg per cent The speeder of obtained by crime, posand 150 mg the month went session of per cent. break-in inAs a result, to one lucky struments, Michael Neepawa carrying a Foster of Gladstone resident who was con ce al e d weapon and has been caught by resisting archarged rest. The with imCpl. Taggart other male p a i r e d travelling 141 w a s l o operation cated and of a motor km/hr in a arrested a vehicle. posted 100 km/ f e w d a y s During later. Blake the month hr zone. The Beaulieu of July, seven in- ticket amount for h a s b e e n harged dividuals travelling that cwith poswere arrested and fast was $586.75. session of charged for property impaired operation of a obtained by crime and remotor vehicle. sisting arrest. Both males On July 20, Neepawa are currently before the RCMP were investigating a courts dealing with their theft of a bike that had oc- charges. curred in Neepawa. Police Theamonth et neof ar July you!also to p were conducting surveilDon’t forget to get your lance on a residence in Nee-

brought an increase of fraud related files, 24 in total. A large number of these files were in relation to individuals calling people and stating they work for Canada Revenue Agency. The callers are usually very aggressive on the phone, demanding payments be made to them.

If payments are not made, they threaten with police attending the residence to arrest the individual.

If you receive any such calls, please refrain from paying these individuals.

This is not the way the CRA collects payment. If you are unsure, as many calls sound legit/authentic, contact your local RCMP Detachment for assistance.

You can also call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 to report the fraud.

The speeder of the month went to one lucky Neepawa resident who was caught by Cpl. Taggart travelling 141 km/hour in a posted 100 km/hour zone. The ticket amount for travelling that fast was $586.75.

For the month of July, Spruce Plains RCMP were involved in a total of 438 files.

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Volunteers were working into the night to get the Whitemud Growing Project’s fall rye combined.

The Whitemud Growing Project has officially started harvesting. The project is a grassroots fundraising endeavour to raise money for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank to help the hungry overseas. The project is run by a committee of farmers from the Neepawa, Arden, Plumas and Gladstone areas and involves volunteer companies and farmers who want to help with the project’s crops or donate some of their own crops.

Over two days – Saturday, Aug. 13 and Tuesday, Aug. 16 – the farmers and volunteers were out in the field combining the project’s 170 acres of fall rye. Several groups and companies helped out with the harvest this year, including Rocky Mountain Equipment, Odessa Colony of Arden, R&S Farms of Arden, Renegade Transport of Plumas and Charles Doell of Gladstone. The field preparations and seeding were done by A&F Farms of Plumas and the herbicide was applied

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There have also been a few colony farms that have committed to donating portions of their crops to add to what the group gets from the project’s two fields. Springhill colony has already delivered their crop and the money from that is in the fund now.

The farmers estimated a yield between 75 and 80 bushels per acre, which is excellent. A fairly good yield for fall rye is between 55 and 60 bushels per acre,

so it’s been a really good year for them.

The project also has 140 acres of canola, which will be harvested in about a month’s time. Once the canola is off the field, the project committee, consisting of Roland Unger, Charles Doell, Jeff Harder and Jake Hamm, will have a better idea of how much money they will make off the crops to donate to Canadian Foodgrains Bank.

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Four chairs (above), decorated by members of the Neepawa Art Club, are on display (left) in the windows of It’s Time Fashion & Gifts in Neepawa. The chairs are being auctioned off to raise money for ArtsForward.

By Tony Eu The Neepawa Banner Passing by It’s Time Fashion & Gifts in Neepawa, you may notice something odd on display in the windows. Old wooden chairs, painted and redone, sit among the mannequins and clothes

that are typically the sole occupants of the space.

These chairs are part of a silent auction fundraising event. “[The fundraiser] is for ArtsForward, it’s just a sort of general fundraiser for our organization and will likely go towards visual arts programs,” said Rrain

Prior, programs director of ArtsForward. “[The fundraiser] is actually the brain child of Gwen Baryla, who is a member of our art club,” Prior explained. She noted that the arts club isn’t a part of ArtsForward, though they do meet in the building. Continuing she said, “[Baryla] sort of found these old worn wooden chairs at auction and they’re the sort that people are trying to get rid of, they’re mismatched

sets, they’re the last one standing. So she brought them to the art club and thought it would be a great idea if [the members] decorated these chairs up and had them as things you can put in your entry hall or in your bathroom, some kind of decorative piece, so every member of the art club took one of these chairs to decorate.”

“What’s happening is they’re being on display in the windows of It’s Time, Ineke [owner of It’s

Time Fashion & Gifts] has offered space for us to display them. Then they’ll be auctioned off at our wine tasting, which is on Oct. 22,” Prior added.

Four of the five total chairs are currently on display, with the last one not quite yet completed.

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The Annual McCreary Fair took place on Saturday, Aug. 20 and Sunday, Aug. 21.

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A boo-tiful day in Riding Moutain

By John Drinkwater The Neepawa Banner Friends of Riding Mountain National Park (RMNP) hosted the annual Boo in the Park on Saturday, Aug. 20. Hundreds of

families filled streets and sidewalks to meet monsters and other weird creatures roaming around the townsite.

Boo in the Park also includes a free outdoor concert, this year featuring Haywire and Trooper. The concert was an outstanding success. Megan Dudect,

Promotions and Non-Personal Media officer for RMNP said, “The dry sunny weather contributed to a wonderful event. Boo in the Park brought in many hundreds of visitors during the day. We estimate nearly 5,000 attended the free concert. The brief power outages caused

minor delays and the audience were very supportive. We at RMNP were extremely pleased with all those who assisted in this experience!” This was the seventh year of the free concerts and many who attended were looking forward to next year’s.

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Youth movement could pay off for NACI Tigers football

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner The Neepawa Tigers are hopeful that a year’s experience on the gridiron will translate into a successful 2016. The team is heading into the Rural Manitoba Football League (RMFL) regular season in a better position than they did this time last year, when it lost a large contingent of veteran players. That mass exodus forced the coaching staff to go young, focusing on freshman and sophomore players in key positions.

Despite being one of the least experienced rosters in the RMFL, Neepawa still put together a solid 3-4 regular season record and advanced to the Murray Black Cup. Head coach Dave Clark said that last year provided experience to the younger players and that bodes well for the Tigers this season.

“Early on last season, there were some growing pains, but as the younger guys gained more experience, you could tell they also gained confidence.

This season, we’re optimistic with the leadership that’s developed on the field,” noted Clark. “We also have some younger

guys, who we’ll also be working with. There is a lot of raw talent out here that could really develop with the right coaching and structure. We’re cautiously optimistic that with all things considered, we’ll have a roster that’s talented enough to compete against any other team in the league.”

Training camp began on Tuesday, Aug. 23, with 41 players competing for a spot on the team. Clark said that the coaching staff is using this time to evaluate the players’ skill levels.

He added that the ultimate goal is to pick up where they left off last season and build from there. “Right now, we’re hopeful that this group will be a little quicker out the gate. Last year’s team needed some time to come together because there were so many new players and not many returning veterans.

But this year, there are several other schools that are dealing with that same issue and we’re hoping to take advantage of that,” noted Clark.

During the next few practices, the coaching staff will run the players through the offensive and defensive schemes, seeing where they’ll have the best chance to excel.

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The Neepawa Tigers football team is optimistic that 2015’s on-field experience for the roster’s younger players will translate into more success on the field in 2016.

The Rural Manitoba Football League is a nineman football league that’s comprised of seven teams from high schools in the rural Manitoba area. The season starts at the beginning of the school year and finishes with the RMFL Challenge Cup in November.

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Blue Dolphins close out swim season Submitted The Neepawa Banner The swim season has drawn to a close for the Neepawa Blue Dolphins. The team closed out its summer schedule by hosting a regional meet at the Neepawa Swimming Pool on Sunday, Aug. 21. A total of seven clubs representing all sections of the province participated. The host club had a terrific day for swimming and the results were as follows: 100m Breaststroke: Girls 9/10 – Ida Holm fourth; Girls 11/12 – Brooklyn Roe third, Claire Beaumont fifth; Girls 13/14 – Cora Baker second; Girls 15 and over – Sadie McIntosh second; Boys 13/14 – Bryce Kwiatkoski second.

50m Backstroke: Girls eight and under – Ashley Nadeau first, Alyssa Nadeau second, Aliyeh Jacobsen third, Siri Warwaruk fourth; Girls 9/10 – Ashley Bray fourth, Kammi Smith fifth; Boys eight and under – Reuben Dyck first; Boys 9/10 – Carson Baker third.

200m Freestyle: Girls 13/14 - Richelle Forgue second; Girls 15 and over - Delanie Newsome second. Boys 13/14 - Bryce Kwiatkowski first.

25m Butterfly: Girls 9/10 – Allison Beaumont first, Macey Kilburn second, Danica Poettcker fifth.

100m Backstroke: Girls 11/12 – Brooklyn Roe third; Girls 15 and over – Delanie Newsome third. Boys 9/10 – Carson Baker second; Boys 11/12 – Jayden Hanke third.

50m Freestyle: Girls eight and under – Ashley Nadeau second, Siri Warwaruk third, Aliyeh Jacobsen fourth; Girls 9/10 – Allison Beaumont fourth, Ella Koshel fifth.

Boys eight and under – Reuben Dyck first; Boys 13/14 – Caden Scott fifth.

100m Butterfly: Girls 13/14 – Robyn Newsome first.

25m Breaststroke: Girls eight and under – Rhea Koshel third, Ashley Nadeau fifth; Girls 9/10 – Ella Koshel first, Macey Kilburn third, Ida Holm fourth; Girls 11/12 – Avery Scott first. Boys 9/10 – Carson Baker third.

200m Backstroke: Girls 15 and over – Delanie Newsome first.

100m IM: Girls 11/12 – Brooklyn Roe third, Claire Beaumont fourth; Girls 13/14 – Robyn Newsome second; Girls 15 and over – Delanie Newsome third.

Boys 11/12 – Jayden Hanke third; Boys 13/14 – Bryce Kwiatkowski first.

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The Neepawa Blue Dolphins finished off their competitive swim season with a regional meet at home on Sunday, Aug. 21. The Dolphins served as host to clubs from Swan River, Beausejour, Winkler, Treherne, Manitou and Pilot Mound.

25m Freestyle: Girls eight and under – Ashley Nadeau first, Siri Warwaruk fourth, Aliyeh Jacobsen fifth; Girls 9/10 – Kammi Smith third, Allison Beaumont fourth, Ashley Bray fifth; Girls 11/12 – Avery Scott second.

Boys eight and under – Reuben Dyck first.

50m Breaststroke: Girls 9/10 – Ella Koshel fourth, Ida Holm fifth. Girls 11/12 – Claire Beaumont third, Brooklyn Roe fifth; Girls 13/14 – Cora Baker second; Girls 15 and over – Sadie McIntosh second. Boys 13/14 - Bryce Kwiatkowski first.

200m Breaststroke: Girls 11/12 – Claire Beaumont fourth. Girls 13/14 – Robyn Newsome second, Cora Baker fifth; Girls 15 and over – Sadie McIntosh second.

Boys 11/12 – Jayden Hanke second; Boys 13/14 - Bryce Kwiatkowski second.

200m IM: Girls 13/14 – Robyn Newsome first, Cora Baker fourth.

50m Butterfly: Girls 13/14 – Robyn Newsome first, Erica Bray fifth.

100m Freestyle: Girls 15 and over – Delanie Newsome fourth. Boys 11/12 – Jayden Hanke third; Boys 13/14 – Caden Scott third.

Power Smart Summer Games athletics results Submitted The Neepawa Banner

Over 700 young athletes from across the province gathered in Steinbach earlier this month for the 2016 Power Smart Manitoba Summer Games. Neepawa found itself well represented among those elite competitors. Here are some of the notable individual results from the track and field portion of the Games.

150m Bantam Female: Kensi Rainke - 8th place (21.02), Brooklyn Perrett 16th place (22.11).

High Jump Midget Male: Daxx Turner - 5th place (1.50m).

Long Jump Bantam Female: Rylee Mann - 16th place (3.78m), Kensi Rainkie - 18th place (3.62m), Brooklyn Perrett - 22nd place (3.29m)

Standing Long Jump Bantam Female: Rylee Mann - 9th place (1.98m) Javelin Midget Male: Daxx Turner 11th place, (25.90m) Shot Put Midget Female: Josie Pedersen - 6th place, (8.67m), Kara Ellis - 19th place (6.45m) Individual Cross Country Bantam Female: RebeccaLynn Pedersen 14th place (8:19.31) 80m Bantam Female: Kensi Rainkie, 18th place (11.64) Rylee Mann, 19th place (11.71) 800m Bantam Female: Rebecca-Lynn Pedersen 13th place (2:57.31) Long Jump Midget Male: Daxx Turner, 17th place (4.16m) Garret Rainkie 13th place (4.29m) Triple Jump Midget Male: Daxx Turner 8th place (10.09m) Ball Throw Bantam Female: Rebecca-Lynn Pedersen, 17th place (28.53m)

25m Backstroke: Girls eight and under – Ashley Nadeau first, Siri Warwaruk second; Girls 9/10 – Ashley Bray third. Boys eight and under – Reuben Dyck first; Boys 9/10 – Carson Baker fifth.

Congratulations to our swimmers for a great finale.

We had a summer with lots of early mornings, cold water and hot days but most of all, many fun memories to hold us through until we meet again next year.

Tamarack Golf Tournament Clear Lake Golf Course August 20-27 Everyone Welcome

Join us at the tent on the 19th hole for great food (Menu: deep fried dill pickles, wings, pulled pork, fries, burgers & smokies)

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I would like to send special thanks to the wonderful nurses and physiotherapists at the Neepawa Hospital, and to all my visitors and those who sent cards, flowers, chocolates and the phone calls. Sara Klatt

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Arden Ladies Auxiliary craft sale, Sat, Oct 29 in Arden Hall.

Table rental $10. To book call Joan, 385-2576. _____________________ Expressive Dance with Crystal. Dance classes for 2 yrs and up. Adult and boys classes offered. Contemporary, jazz/hiphop, tap, highland, Celtic Irish, theatrics, ballet, couples dance, stretch class, belly dance, itsy-bitsy yoga, jigging and the Charleston. Registration Monday, Sept. 12, 3:30-6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Sept. 13, 5-8 p.m. at the TCS Gym in Minnedosa (90 Armitage Ave). For registration info, call Crystal 204-867-3561 or 204-867-2446. _____________________ Minnedosa Adult Learning Centre’s course registrations start Wed. Sept. 7th. Contact: Val Gawel at 131 Main St. South, 204-867-2519, alc@ rrsd.mb.ca _____________________ Mountain Road Craft Sale, Monday, Sept 5, 2016, 10:30 am - 2:30 pm. Hwy 357.

Lunch available. Contact 204-966-3829 _____________________ MOVING SALE - Friday, Sept. 2nd (2:00-7), Saturday & Monday (9:00-2). In Gladstone, 144 Dennis St. West.

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Arden Hall, cap. 255. Park, camping and sports facilities, rink, curling ice, kitchen and lounge. Call Leah 368-2403 or 841-4766 _____________________ Drug problem? Narcotics Anonymous can help. Meetings on Sat at 7 p.m. and Tues at 7 p.m. at Calvary Chapel, 221 Hamilton St. Neepawa _____________________ Looking to get your house painted? Exterior and interior.

Call Leo 204-872-1358

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Fiskel Farms requires shed workers for potato harvest, starting Sept. 12 for approx 4 weeks. Call Rick or Karen 204-834-2792

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Love: David; Kendall, Kim, Evan, Danielle; John, Jen, Kaitlyn, Kristen; Bryan, Krista, Blake, Dexyn.

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

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August 26th Love from Lyall, Kathy, Reilly & Carter

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.

HARVEST HELP WANTED Requires workers for the upcoming potato harvest: pickers/sorters and truck drivers, Class 1 an asset but not a necessity.

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

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

Delivery/Yard Person

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

Management skills, computer literacy, Class 5 license and clean driving abstract is required.

Position is full time, including weekends, health and dental benefits available.

Please submit resume with salary expectations Drop off resume in person to: 268 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, MB Or email to: Tru.hardware@mymts.net Building Materials • Paint • Plumbing • Electrical

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PHOTOGRAPHER WANTED The Town of Neepawa is looking to contract a photographer to showcase Neepawa for the current website project and other marketing and branding.

The scope of the project includes, but is not limited to, providing required high resolution photos, with specific locations, orientation and dimensions and is based on consultant deadlines.

Contact Marilyn at 476‐7607 or Dalyse at 476‐7605 before Sept. 2, 2016 for an appointment to discuss your interest in this project. At that time, you will receive an outline of the required photos and timelines and the opportunity to submit a formal quote.

Box 339, 275 Hamilton St. Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Ph (204) 476‐7600 Fax (204) 476‐7624 drobertson@wcgwave.ca www.neepawa.ca

Gill & Schmall Agencies

FULL TIME INSURANCE POSITION

We are looking for a self-motivated, full time person to join our team, to begin work immediately. Duties to include: • General Insurance, duties would include Autopac and policy administration.

• Calculation and quoting of premiums for house, farm, tenants and Autopac clients.

• Computer skills are essential.

• We will train the successful person for Autopac and insurance.

Apply in writing with references stating salary expectations to P.O. Box 969, Neepawa MB. R0J 1H0 or via email to dschmall@gillandschmall.com

Ph (204)•476-7600 ~ Fax (204)•476-7624 Box 339, 275 Hamilton St. Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 www.neepawa.ca

T & M Olmstead Farms (Carberry, MB)

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Happy 55th Anniversary Sid & Reba Keele

Murray Albert Jeffrey Murray Albert Jeffrey of Glenella, MB passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 with family by his side at Country Meadows Care Home in Neepawa.

Murray was born in Holland, MB to Hazel and Angus Jeffrey. The Jeffrey family moved to Glenella district to farm.

Murray enlisted as a volunteer in the Canadian Armed Forces for the Second World War in 1944. After his service, he returned to Canada and found employment with Lloyd Jeffrey of Holland, MB. It was in Holland where Murray met Angele Callewaert and they married Nov. 10, 1955. Murray and Angele had 3 daughters and farmed in Glenella until spring of 1994, when they retired to the Town of Glenella. Murray and Angele joined the Glenella Seniors and spent many an evening playing cards or shuffleboard; for a time, Murray volunteered as caretaker of Seniors.

Murray was predeased by his loving wife Angele and his beloved daughter Lorraine, his brother Ron Jeffrey, sister-in-law Dorothy Jeffrey and sister-in-law Mary Girling.

Murray leaves to mourn his daughters Sharon and Walter Marohn, Elaine and David Dayholos, his cherished grandson Jason Flatt and son-in-law Brian Flatt. A private family service was held at White’s Funeral Chapel on Thursday, August 9, 2016 with interment in the Riverside Cemetery, Neepawa, MB. White’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements 204476-2848.

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TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION invites applications for the following position

Community Connector Support Worker For Alonsa School

Term: September 6, 2016 to June 30, 2017 Hours: Variable, 15 hours each week Daily hours are based upon the planned activities of the day Rate: $15.00/hour Duties: To work in conjunction with the community connector for program maintenance To carry out the community connector support plans for Breakfast program—preparing and serving Snack program—preparing and serving Hot lunch program—preparing and serving Evening program—setting up, supervising Applications close at noon on Monday, August 29, 2016.

For more information Contact Vern McMichael Submit letter of application and resume to: vmcmichael@trsd32.mb.ca Vern McMichael, Principal Alonsa School Box 6, Alonsa, MB, R0H 0A0 Phone 204-767-2168, Fax 204-767-2279

FOODS Support Analyst (Information Technology) HyLife Foods, a division of the HyLife organization and leading primary pork processor for domestic and world markets, is seeking an experienced Support Analyst. To sustain our position as a premier supplier of quality food products, we strive to employ talented and motivated people who are capable of reaching the cutting edge of their discipline. This position is based in the vibrant community of Neepawa, Manitoba which has a reputation for its beauty and high quality of life.

The Information Technology team at HyLife Foods is seeking a new team member to join our team and improve our end-user support capability and capacity. The ideal candidate would possess strong technical skills, the ability to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment, and a strong customer service focus complemented by a willingness to learn. Reporting to the Director, Information Technology, this role provides operational support of our information systems in a manufacturing environment.

The key responsibilities will include providing first level support to office and plant floor users, plant floor production and inventory systems, and assist with infrastructure management. Compilation and maintenance of IT support procedures and collaboration with other roles in the IT department are also part of the IT Support Analyst’s duties. This position follows a rotating day and evening shift schedule.

Two – three years computer and applications support experience with proficiency in supporting common computer applications including Microsoft Office suite are required along with a strong technical aptitude, good communication skills and a customer service focus. Familiarity with a manufacturing environment and Technical Certifications are preferred. Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn are essential.

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. For full position details and to apply, please explore this opportunity at: http://www.hylife.com/currentopportunities.php Applicants who are not currently eligible to work in Canada will not be considered for this position.

We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Assiniboine Community College strives to create exceptional learning experiences for its students. The college places a high priority on student success and is committed to building an environment that creates and supports a high level of student engagement.

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Comprehensive Health Care Aide Program Rolling River First Nation Full-time Term, Part-time Term and Casual Competition # 06-16/17 Salary: $29.93 to $44.46 per hour Educational Supplement: Masters $1.45/hour, PhD: $2.89/hour The School of Health & Human Services is looking for instructors to teach in the Comprehensive Health Care Aide program to be delivered in Rolling River First Nation.

Be Passionate. You are passionate about student success and the opportunities for individuals within the health care field. You will lead students to an understanding of their role in the health care setting, supporting them to integrate their theoretical knowledge in the clinical setting.

Take Initiative. You will take initiative, providing students with education in mental health, psycho geriatrics, gerontology and community-based health care.

Deliver Results. Your relevant and active nursing credential and your several years of related work experience in a variety of health care settings will give you the ability to seamlessly transfer your knowledge to our students. Your strong communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills will support your enthusiasm to instruct a variety of courses in the Comprehensive Health Care Aide program, and to supervise student practicums. If you are up to the challenge of creating a truly remarkable experience for our students and the community then we look forward to your application.

FOODS Health and Safety Training, Development and Compliance Specialist 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.

The successful candidate will work in cooperation with the H & S Manager in the on-going development and enhancement of the plant’s Occupational Health & Safety Program. This involves providing technical support, training, implementation and maintenance of the programs to and for all employees and visitors while complying with the food safety requirements of the plant.

They will be required to work closely with Managers, Supervisors and individual employees to promote occupational health and safety at HyLife Foods. The more specific focus of this position is to manage the interactions with the contractors, suppliers and workers on the construction site(s) at the plant.

Ideally, the successful candidate would have CRSP certification and experience in manufacturing and construction environments as well as organizational skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and several years experience as a safety professional.

JOB COACH

Comprehensive Health Care Aide Rolling River First Nation Part-time Term August 2016 – March 2017 Competition # 08-16/17 Salary: $23.67 – $32.28 per hour Assistant Guidance Counsellor The School of Health & Human Services is looking for a job coach for the Comprehensive Health Care Aide program to be delivered in Rolling River First Nation.

Be Passionate. You are passionate about student success and engagement and are versed in the principles of building a community through education. Cooperation, communication, and commitment with the Aboriginal communities we serve and our stakeholders are the foundation of this role.

Take Initiative. You are independent and positive. You will work proactively with students, staff and program partners in an Applied Building Construction program, understanding the interaction between academics, personal life and career development.

Deliver Results. You have the compassion and knowledge to support learners to achieve their goals.

You are a creative problem solver who works well in a role that is multifaceted. You will have experience in supporting learners and a relevant diploma or degree.

HyLife Foods offers 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. For full position details and to apply, please explore this opportunity at: http://www.hylife.com/currentopportunities.php Applicants who are not currently eligible to work in Canada will not be considered for this position.

We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Turtle River School Division is proud to offer a FREE French Junior Kindergarten program at École Laurier commencing September 2016.

All children born on or before December 31, 2012 are eligible to register. Please register at your earliest convenience at the Division Office between July and August or at École Laurier beginning September 1, 2016.

Registration packages are available at the Turtle River School Division office or on the Turtle River School Division website trsd32.mb.ca Please forward or drop off the completed registration package to: Turtle River School Division École Laurier Box 309, 808 Burrows Rd Box 100, 159 Fosberry St McCreary, MB R0J 1B0 Laurier, MB R0J 1A0 Mon.-Fri. 8:00 am-3:30 pm Ph: 204-447-2068 Ph: 204-835-2067

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

EDUCATION ASSISTANT

Rolling River First Nation Comprehensive Health Care Aide Casual/Part-time Term September to November 2016 and January to February 2017 Competition # 07-16/17 Salary: $20.64 – $24.08 per hour Education Assistant 1 The School of Health & Human Services is looking for an education assistant to support the Comprehensive Health Care Aide Certificate program to be delivered in Rolling River First Nation.

Be Passionate. You are passionate about student success and engagement and have a direct understanding of support individuals require in the post-secondary setting. You support students by working with individuals and small groups to facilitate application of effective study techniques and support student success by mentoring the writing process and guiding students in effective research techniques.

Take Initiative. Your previous experience shows that you are independent and that you use excellent communication and team-work skills to support student success. Self-motivation combined with an energetic attitude and a collaborative spirit will build the groundwork for success in this position.

Deliver Results. As the education assistant, you will be responsible for working with instructors and students to support students in their quest to meet the learning outcomes as prescribed in the course outlines. You will have solid knowledge of tutoring/mentoring students, and you will draw on your diverse experiences to support student success. A college diploma or university degree is required; you will work flexible hours (mostly evenings and weekends) that correspond to the program schedule.

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

These competitions will remain open until filled.

We currently have an immediate opening for a Precision Technology Consultant at our Neepawa, MB location.

This role is tasked with providing industry leading Precision Farming Products, technical knowledge and support to our customers. In addition, the Precision Technology Consultant is expected to be self-motivated, have great time management skills, well organized and be able to multi-task.

Mazergroup offers a full benefits program and a great work environment!

The ideal candidate must have valid MB drivers license, good oral communication skills, computer proficiency, experience operating Ag equipment and able to solve problems.

To apply, email resumes to: Careers@mazergroup.ca

Assiniboine Community College c/o Human Resources 1430 Victoria Avenue East Brandon, Manitoba R7A 2A9 Fax: 204.725.8736 E-mail: humanresources@assiniboine.net

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

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FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. TRUCKLOAD MATTRESS SALE! AUGUST 5 TO SEPTEMBER 4! Hottest prices of the year on Beautyrest and King Koil mattresses.

Price samples – 960 pocket coil queen set $599 (double sets $549) (one only king set $895). Beautyrest 800 pocket coil queen sets $699. RV queen 800 pocket coil mattresses $459. Twin spring (not foam) mattresses starting at $149. 10 additional floor model queen mattresses at 15% off. All stock ready for pick up or

delivery. Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-6 & Sun 11-5. Call KDL Furniture at 204-571-1971.

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OLD TUBE AUDIO EQUIPMENT. 40 years or older.

Amplifiers, Stereo, Recording and Theatre Sound Equipment. Hammond Organs, any condition. CALL Toll-Free 1-800-947-0393

HOMES FOR SALE

Be in your new house by fall! 1584 & 1638 sqft RTMs ready for delivery.

Pictures, floorplans available at wgiesbrechthomes.ca.

Custom builds also available. For additional information call 204-346-3231 or email wilbert@wghomes.ca TO BE MOVED - 14X60, BOWES 1970’s, Newer Windows and Doors throughout, Peaked roof, Petersfield, MB. $15,000/ OBO. 1-204-482-3001

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

DREAM JOB - LIVE IN CAREGIVER/HOUSEKEEPER in Winnipeg and Florida! Driver’s licence required and be able to travel. 204-997-4629. $$$$SAVE$$$$ - Free rent! Caretaking couples for smallblocks in Winnipeg. 204-989-2753

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career!

Employers have work-athome positions available.

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COMING EVENTS

HONEY, GARLIC & MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL. September 9 and 10, MANITOU, MB. Free Admission - Family Fun. Info. 204-242-2703 www. pembina.ca (visitors section).

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Each nomination shall be accompanied by the candidate’s declaration of qualification.

Nominations may be filed in person at the above location, on the date and hours specified, by an official agent.

Nomination papers not accompanied by the required documents and not properly filed shall be rejected.

Nomination papers and candidate’s declaration of qualification may be obtained upon request from the Division Office; 808 Burrows Road, McCreary, Manitoba, Phone: 835-2067.

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HEARING LOCATION: Municipal Office, 316 Fourth Ave, in Carberry, Manitoba DATE & TIME: Monday September 12th, 2016 at 9.15am GENERAL INTENT OF: To allow for various agro-commercial uses as Conditional Uses in the “AG” Agricultural General District within the Rural Municipality of Langford Zoning By-law No. 856.

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Concern over Manitoba students’ declining scores on standardized mathematics and literacy tests has raised questions about the recent emphasis on “inquiry based teaching” and has sounded the battle cry to go “back to the basics” in education.

The result of this debate leaves the impression that educators must choose between these two methods of teaching.

Media and popular opinion oversimplify the debate causing educators to overreact. The idea that “back to basics” and “inquiry method” cannot be complementary makes the education policy pendulum swing wildly in one direction or another. We frequently get ourselves into difficulty by treating complicated concepts as though they are “black and white”. But in the case of basics versus inquiry debate, these two concepts can be reconciled to form a firm foundation for successful education.

First of all, what does teaching the basics and the inquiry method mean?

Teaching the basics is a belief that there are core ideas and facts that every student needs to master.

This is accomplished by rote practice and memorization without necessarily understanding why each step must be done as directed. Teaching becomes following a recipe.

The inquiry or discovery method is essentially the student finding answers to questions by investigating and discovering.

Students explore options and possibilities. Giving them the opportunity to do critical and creative thinking should allow them to better adapt in the 21st century where conditions are changing and unpredictable.

But these two methods do not need to be treated as polar opposites. There is value in a critical inquiry method that moves forward with the basics.

Students cannot possibly discover everything we want them to learn. Expecting students to invent everything for themselves is inefficient and unrealistic. So supplying basic knowledge and facts can enhance the students’ learning and empower them to be better problem solvers. However, it is important to keep in mind

that understanding why they should memorize the facts enhances their learning. “The more we help students comprehend what we want them to remember, the less students need to learn by memorization” (CEA “The Basics and Inquiry Teaching” Education Canada).

Most students must remember many basic facts and sometimes that can only be mastered by repetition. But without meaning or understanding why these facts need to be memorized, repetition is unlikely to increase understanding. For example, a student may have memorized formulas and be able to recite them, but without understanding where and how to apply them, the knowledge becomes useless. Mindful

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practice would involve demonstrating where basic facts help to solve more complex problems.

Adopting inquiry teaching that nurtures and builds from the basics can lead to improved results. It strengthens student engagement and proficiency. It would be unfortunate to discontinue inquiry based learning because some interpretations of the concept are ineffective.

And it would be equally unfortunate to return to rote learning as in the past if proved ineffective in preparing students for an increasingly complex world. A middle ground that draws upon the best of both approaches will make our students successful in the classroom and the 21st century.

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Big development at Neepawa still under wraps

By Ken Waddell The Neepawa Banner The signs went up last week for the equipment auction for Mr. Ribs Restaurant and Evans Lanes in Neepawa. The contents will be sold on August 30

by Meyers Auctions of Arden and demolition of the building is scheduled to take place a few days later. A demolition permit has ben issued by Neepawa and Area Planning District in the name of T.L. Penner Construction of Kola. The Highway Traffic Board held a hearing on July 20 at the Brandon Provincial Building. The hearing was inconclusive pending further information being clarified.

Zach Penner of T.L. Penner Construction said at the time that his company was providing some due diligence around an application on behalf of a client. The ad for the hearing stated that there was an application for a building, paved parking area with

curbing and the removal of two buildings (commercial) adjacent to PTH No. 5.

Penner said, “Because the property is within a highway protected zone, any possible development has to be pre-approved by the Highway Traffic Board.”

The Highway Traffic Board confirmed in an interview with The Banner that the application was approved for the demolition of the two buildings currently on the site and the construction of a new building. Some conditions apply. The buildings have to be fully removed, a paved and curbed parking lot put in place a Traffic Generation Report filed.

The report is to determine if a Traffic Impact Study has to be done.

Penner reiterated that he isn’t at liberty to say what the project will be in spite of several on-line and coffee shop sources that claim a large national restaurant chain will be built on the site.

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On Aug. 31, an auction will be held at Evans Lanes and Mr. Ribs to sell the contents of both buildings. The future plans for the site haven’t yet been officially made public.

A foggy morning around Neepawa On Tuesday, Aug. 23, a blanket of fog covered Neepawa and the surrounding area in the morning. At the De’ath farm, southwest of Neepawa, one could scarcely see their horse 200 metres away.

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By Tony Eu The Neepawa Banner If you go anywhere by road in Canada, you’ll see them. Semi-trucks are a part of the Canadian landscape, transporting everything from groceries to farm machinery so big it’s hard to believe the truck can even move it.

Here in Manitoba, the importance of trucking isn’t diminished in the least. “The trucking industry plays a vital role in Manitoba’s economy, contributing over $2 billion annually to the provincial GDP,” said Terry Shaw, the executive director of the Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA). He continued, saying, “More than 25,000 Manitobans are directly employed in the truck transportation sector.”

Local trucking company Gladstone Transfer Ltd. (GTL) employs 36 of those

individuals, of which 22 are drivers. GTL has a service area spanning from Ontario to British Columbia and with a 10,000 sqft. addition to the facility in Gladstone, MB almost complete, they show that trucking in Manitoba isn’t just here, it’s growing.

“As one can see, in our own right, trucking plays a significant role in our provincial economy,” Shaw noted. “But there’s more to it than our individual industry contribution, because trucking is a critical service provider to many other industries that are driving our economy, such as wholesale and retail trade, manufacturing, construction and agriculture,” he concluded.

As with every field, advances in the trucking industry are happening all the time, with new technologies and new challenges that need to be addressed popping up every day. “There are a wide

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A Payne semi-truck heading west on Highway 16. variety of new technologies available, many of which present our industry an opportunity to see benefits both economically, environmentally and in regards to road safety,” Shaw commented.

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of GTL, shares that sentiment, saying, “The trucking industry is definitely seeing some big changes.” continued on page B4

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The purpose of the weeklong celebration is to recognize the important contributions made by the 400,000 Canadian men and women who keep the country’s freight moving.

Provincial trucking associations, carriers, industry suppliers and other stakeholders are encouraged to undertake activities in their own province to mark the event. In previous years, provincial associations have marked the occasion with newspaper supplements, radio advertising, contests, special promotions and special events at truck stops and roadside inspection stations.

Carriers and industry suppliers have hosted barbeques, breakfasts, truck washes, offered special giveaways to employees and marked the week event with a wide variety of activities.

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Manitoba Trucking Association events during National Trucking Week: Look for us at the scales at Headingley on Thursday, Sept. 8 for a barbeque with Maxim Truck & Trailer, where we will also be handing out refreshments to drivers.

Keep your eyes open for a special insert in the Winnipeg Free Press on Wednesday, Sept. 7 highlighting the importance of Trucking in Manitoba.

Join us at Kingswood Golf & Country Club on Wednesday, Sept. 7 for our Annual Vehicle Maintenance Council Golf Tournament in support of MTA scholarships.

Put a team in for the Annual Truck Pull for United Way on Friday, Sept. 9 at Polo Park Shopping Centre!

Register for Worlds Largest Truck Convoy for Special Olympics MB Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Oak Bluff Recreation Centre.

Share your National Trucking Week celebrations with us! We encourage you to email your week long celebration pictures to info@trucking.mb.ca so we can use them in the next newsletter.

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Advancements and their challenges continued from page B2 Shaw continued, stating, “The challenges are determining which ones currently work, while meeting current performance or practice guidelines. For those that do, industry needs to come together, agree upon what implementation might look like and then work with our government partners to manage the appropriate regulatory change.”

Continuing, he added, “Even when things happen relatively smoothly in this regard, this process will likely take years.”

Some of these advances don’t quite meet performance guidelines and regulations, though like Shaw says, “This doesn’t mean they should be disregarded necessarily, as these situations have been cause for us to revisit some of these guidelines.”

While the vast majority, if not all of these advances

are positive, there are some downfalls to them.

“The equipment of today, with the near zero emissions engines are very problematic,” said Kinley. “[Reduced] reliability due to the increased number of electronic sensors and wires and components make it tougher to keep our equipment running, even though our fleet is 2013 and newer,” he explained.

“We currently are a 100 per cent FCR engine fleet, which is a urea additive system which promotes zero green house gas effects, but that comes with the price of reliability,” Kinley added.

As for the issues that the trucking industry is taking on, the MTA is currently reviewing the Manitoba Carrier Profile and Safety Rating Systems.

“We appreciate the Province of Manitoba’s willingness to work with us on this item and we expect some very positive change

for our industry will result from this project,” Shaw said. “We’re also working with the province on a weigh scale bypass program. It’s still very early days for this project, but the opportunity in Manitoba and across western Canada, as we’re expecting to be participating in the New West Partnership discussions, is very significant,” he remarked.

Shaw explained the potential benefits of the program, saying, “A weigh scale bypass program would save industry time and therefore money. It would also allow roadside enforcement staff the opportunity for more targeted enforcement, which is a win for them and will promote greater compliance and road safety rates.”

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Highlights of the trucking industry •Five of Canada’s top 50 carriers are based in Manitoba.

•There are approximately 475 for-hire trucking companies headquartered in Manitoba.

•95 per cent of goods moved within Manitoba depend on trucks.

•For‑hire trucking directly and indirectly contributes more than $2 billion to Manitoba’s GDP. •Manitoba’s for-hire trucking carriers have a total gross expenditure impact on Canada of more than $3.07 billion.

•The trucking industry directly and indirectly employs approximately 4.6 per cent of the Manitoba labour force.

•The Manitoba trucking industry operates more than 15,000 power units and 20,000 trailers.

while the Manitoba trucking industry represents 5.1 per cent of the Canadian industry.

•80 per cent of Manitoba’s merchandise trade with the United States is shipped by truck.

•Over 268,000 Canadians are truck drivers making it one of the top occupations in the country.

•Canada and the United States trade $662 billion in goods and services every year. More than 75 per cent of the goods and services traded travel by truck

•Figures show that, for every 10 jobs created in the trucking industry, seven jobs are created elsewhere (i.e. suppliers, service industries, road departments, etc).

•A typical tractor‑trailer raises about $45,000 a year in federal/provincial taxes and fees.

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This Elk Ranch Livestock Services truck is unloading cattle at a pasture.

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•$12.46 billion of Manitoba’s imports are from the United States.

•Manitoba is three per cent of the Canadian population

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Whatever you bought, a truck probably brought!

•Approximately 400,000 commercial trucks cross the Manitoba‑US border each year.

•$8.87 billion of Manitoba’s exports are to the United States.

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National Trucking Week Top: This truck is hauling a cultivator down Highway 5 heading north.

Bottom: A Light Way Transport truck driving on Highway 5.

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AUGUST 26, 2016

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New Chrysler 200– stylish and feature-laden

By Ben Castle The Banner As a result of the meteoric rise of the compact crossover in Canada, sales of conventional mid-size cars were down 8 per cent in 2015 and accounted for only 5.6 per cent of the new vehicle market. However, if you still value comfort, performance, handling and fuel economy over a high driving position and AWD, a mid-size sedan still makes a lot of sense. The original Chrysler 200 (essentially a facelifted 2007 Sebring) was launched for the 2011 model year, billing itself as Canada's most affordable mid-size sedan.

Although it was comfortable and had the option of a powerful V6 engine, it never really stood out, was widely regarded as a stalwart of the rental fleets and the rather gothic styling was a bit of an acquired taste.

However, Chrysler launched an all-new 200 for the 2015 model year based on a new platform shared with Alfa Romeo. Engines were carried over from the old 200, but there was a new nine-speed automatic transmission, an AWD option on V6 models and it came loaded with premium features. It may have now lost its “most affordable” mid-size car tagline to the Chevrolet Malibu, which now undercuts it by over $1,000, but it is a very handsome car from every angle and the rear styling is genuinely worthy of a Jaguar or Aston Martin!

Four trim levels Chrysler 200 is available in four trim levels: LX, Limited, 200S and 200C. All Chrysler 200s come standard with the 2.4 litre Tigershark four cylinder engine, with 184 horsepower and 173 pound feet of torque. For a $2,000 premium on all models, apart from the LX, you can get the 3.6 litre Pentastar V6, with 295 horsepower and 262 pound feet of torque.

Both engines are slightly up on power and torque compared to the old 200, but the biggest difference is the improvement in fuel economy, thanks to that new nine-speed automatic transmission. With figures of 6.4 litres/100 kilometres highway for the 2.4 and 7.5 litres/100 kilometres for the V6, this is up to 15 per cent better than with the old six-speed transmission. AWD is also a $4,500

option on top-spec 200S or power driver’s seat and power lumbar. An extra 200C V6 models.

The Chrysler 200 2.4 $2,000 will bag you the LX starts at $23,095 and sporty 200S model, which comes well-equipped with adds 18 inch satin carbon power locks, windows and aluminum wheels, sport mirrors, air conditioning, cloth seats with leather cruise, proximity entry bolsters, sport suspension, and push-button start, steering-wheel mounted alarm and immobiliser, paddle shifters, acoustic tire pressure monitor, tilt/ glass and black chrome telescope steering wheel, and blue interior accents.

A good value package split rear seat, halogen projector headlights, LED worth mentioning on Limtaillights and interior light- ited and 200S models is ing and body-coloured the $795 Comfort Group door handles and mirrors. package. This gives you For just under $6,000 dual-zone climate control, more, Limited adds 17 inch auto-dimming rear view aluminum wheels, compact mirror, rear air vents, spare tire, heated mirrors, heated steering wheel, projector fog lamps, floor rear back-up camera and mats, leather-wrapped remote start. Finally for steering wheel, upgraded only a $1,200 premium stereo with Bluetooth, over the 200S model, 200C XM radio and five inch gives you all the features touchscreen and heated of the Comfort Group, as (1,1) -1- 08 - Aug 26/16.indd 16-08-23 9:36 AM well as 17 inch satin silver front seats with 12-way

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‘I really enjoyed driving this car’ continued from page B7 The test model supplied

by Brandon Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram was the V6 Limited, complete with the aforementioned Comfort Group, 8.4 inch Nav-ready touchscreen and 18 inch aluminum wheels, retailing at just under $33,000.

I really enjoyed driving this car. It has bags of power, sounds good and works really well with the nine-speed transmission, which shifts quickly and smoothly both in automatic and manual modes.

There is a little torque steer under hard acceleration, but the steering is meaty and nicely weighted and encourages you to press on in the bends. It rides very smoothly and the engine is quiet, ticking over at barely 1,500 rpm on the highway in ninth gear. Even with the V6 though, performance is a little flat in ninth gear, so a downshift is required to get any meaningful acceleration.

Thanks to the transmission, I averaged 8.8 litres/100 kilometres, which I thought was excellent for a V6, and its compact design makes it over 13kg lighter than

underneath the floating centre console.

My only quibbles are that the speedometer goes up to 280km/h, which is a little unnecessary, and some of the audio controls are mounted on the back of the paddle shifters, so it is a little bit too easy to accidentally change radio station when shifting gears manually.

The rear seats are comInterior is stylish and fortable for two, but a comfortable The interior is both styl- middle seat passenger will ish, comfortable and well- be a little uncomfortable on made, although perhaps anything other than a short it is a little dark in this journey, due to the intruLimited model. Most func- sion from the transmission tions, such as the heated tunnel and a very upright seats and steering wheel, seat back. Despite the can be controlled from the wheelbase being about one i n c h touchThere is also a sport shorter screen and due mode, which holds in t h a n the old to the lower gears longer. 2 0 0 , space r e a r freed up from having the ro- legroom is actually greater, tary e-shifter, the climate as is shoulder room, due controls are horizontal on to it being slightly wider. the centre console and fall At 453 litres, the trunk is easily to hand. A couple of about 18 per cent bigger nice features are the hid- than before and is a deep, den storage compartment practical shape. It swalin the centre console re- lowed three large water vealed by sliding away the jugs and a weekly food cup holders and the extra shop with ease. However, rubber-coated storage area if you fold down the rear an equivalent six-speed transmission. There is also a sport mode, which holds it in lower gears longer, but be warned, if you are reckless enough to use it, it also disengages stability and traction control! The electronic rotary shifter is the first of its kind that I have used and it was surprisingly intuitive.

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Due to the space freed up from having the rotary e-shifter, the climate controls are horizontal on the centre console and fall easily to hand. seats, the aperture into the cabin is rather small.

Service intervals are every 8,000 kilometres and you get a three year, 60,000 kilometre bumperto-bumper warranty and a five year, 100,000 kilometre powertrain warranty with five years roadside assistance.

Recommendation If you are happy with the four cylinder engine, the LX model is excellent value.

However, for the extra per-

formance, fantastic sound and how well it works with the new transmission, I would choose the V6. Limited spec would seem like the ideal compromise between value and features, but for not much more, the 200S for sporty looks and 200C for luxury have more attractive interiors and many more features. If you don’t go for the 200C, I would also say that the Comfort Group is a must have option, as it’s a great value and due to the sleek

coupe-like profile, rear visibility is poor without the rear back-up camera.

So, the Chrysler 200 goes from a mid-pack contender to one of the most stylish, best value, feature-laden and best to drive mid-size offerings and the option of a V6 and AWD is not something that many other manufacturers offer in this segment. If you’re in the market for a midsize sedan, dismiss the Chrysler 200 at your peril!

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