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The Neepawa Rotary Club held their annual TV auction on Wednesday, Nov. 9. The annual event is a fundraiser for the club’s local and international projects, including new playground equipment for HMK School. While final numbers aren’t yet available, the event should raise between $15,000 and $16,000 after expenses.

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Years of volunteerism to be celebrated

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson The Neepawa Banner After close to three decades behind the camera and behind the scenes at NACTV, Ivan and Pat Traill are retiring. Later this month, the community will have a chance to celebrate their contributions to access television, both in Neepawa and beyond.

At the end of September 1977, Ivan and Pat Traill held a meeting in the front room of their home. This gathering was the start of NACTV, Neepawa’s community access television station. Through the station’s entire history, the couple have been actively involved. With Ivan acting as station manager, the couple could be found across the region filming and editing the programming that eventually would be broadcast across Canada.

Following the Rotary TV Auction on Wednesday, Nov. 9,

the Traills retired from active participation in the station and on Monday, Nov. 28, their years of volunteerism will be recognized. The retirement recognition evening will be held at the Neepawa Legion Hall and will start with a gathering at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m.

“It’s open to anyone… It’s a thank you to Ivan and Pat,” said Dave Bennet, who is co-chairing the event with his wife Myra. The Bennets are hoping to see current and former NACTV volunteers, supporters of the station, as well as anyone who would like to thank the Traills for their contribution to access television in Neepawa.

In addition to the gathering and meal, there will also be some entertainment.

Tickets can be purchased at the NACTV office, Harris Pharmacy and the Neepawa Banner. The deadline to purchase tickets is 12 noon on Thursday, Nov. 24.

New program gets kids moving in Eden

By Miranda Leybourne The Neepawa Banner Shake, Rattle & Roll, a physical literacy class for parents and toddlers, is happening over the next few weeks at the J. M. Young school in Eden.

The six-week program has been running in the Neepawa area for the last 10 years. It is facilitated by the Beautiful Plains School Division and Assiniboine North Coalition and run

by Sheila Bremner.

The program’s goals are to boost children’s self-confidence and body awareness, to facilitate social interaction and selfexpression and to keep kids healthy by teaching them good fitness habits.

Bremner says it’s also a great way for parents to cultivate a healthy respect for fitness in their children.

“The parents go through the program with their children,” Bremner explains. “So if we’re having a running activity or a jump-

ing activity, the parents are expected to do it with their children. The children see that the parents think it’s great!”

Kids between the ages of two and four who are walking will be able to make use of plenty of different kinds of equipment, which Bremner says helps keep them interested in the program.

“We use hula hoops, bean bags and balls, and we use low benches and mats for the kids to do rolling and somersaults on,” she says.

Each week of the program, a different theme or skill focus will be explored with the children and their families.

“One week it will be a running theme, where most of the activities will be about teaching children different running games and activities and there’s jumping and balancing another week,” Bremner advises. Each session will also feature ball play and a fun and games time.

Clarification On Nov. 1, Brad Bollman and Christian Malfait took over management of Neepawa’s Green Pepper restaurant (“Green Pepper under new management”, Nov. 1, 2016 Neepawa Banner). While the couple have taken over management of the restaurant, the building continues to be owned by Lyle Morrell.

In a world of increasing screen time and sedentary habits, Bremner says Shake, Rattle & Roll is a good opportunity for families to get moving.

“Research has shown that the sooner kids start with physical fitness, the more likely it will be that they will keep up with it in their formative years and into adulthood,” Bremner says. “I think the more we

expose them to it the more comfortable they’ll be with it. It’s like everything else– the more you practice at the jumping and running and all those different skills, the more successful they’ll be and the better they’ll feel about it.”

The free program runs from 6:30-7:30 p.m. every Monday evening until Dec. 19. To register, call 204476-2455.

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by Chad Carpenter

News must be reliable, verifiable If all goes according to plan, by the time you read this column, I will have made the following presentation to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage in Ottawa: We have been involved full time in newspaper publishing since 1989, when we started up The Neepawa Banner from scratch, in competition with The Neepawa Press, which had been publishing since 1896. In 2010, the Neepawa Press was sold to a major corporation. I declined to sell to that same corporation and by 2015, they sold the Neepawa Press to us. We are pleased to be able to store 120 years of history in our archives.

I am very pleased to comment on the four assigned topics today.

Access of local communities to information Information for local communities has to be accurate and presented in an accountable fashion. That is why local media is so very important. Information has to be trustworthy and the only way to assure that is with local accountability. Is the information reliable and verifiable.

Who said this? Who wrote this?

If information is not reliable and verifiable, it’s at best useless and at worst, dangerous.

In the newspaper business, that means that ownership, or at least the role of publisher, has to be locally based. The ideal is local ownership by a person or group of people who have a strong local, vested interest, who can put some boots on the ground to gather the verifiable news.

Consequences and impacts of concentration in the media (positive or negative) Concentration in the media has been very bad for local communities both large and small. The corporate shareholder agenda is too easily subverted into chasing maximum quick cash and away from providing news and infor-

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Ken Waddell mation. The publisher has to be prepared to risk and invest in staff, facilities and equipment to make a newspaper that is worthy of reading. Most corporate agendas slip quickly into cost cutting that reduces both the reliability and quality of the product which quickly spirals the newspaper into further cutting. If a paper isn’t growing, it’s dying.

Impact of digital media on local information Digital media is a set of tools that helps the newspaper industry. We were the first community paper in Manitoba to adopt digital photography, full page pagination and electronic transfer of pages to our printer’s facility located a two hour drive away.

The web, Facebook, Twitter and emails have become our daily fare in gathering and transmitting information. We often release our stories onto our website and FB even before the print edition hits the streets. Despite this, print remains the foundational component of our business model. Two of our papers are the largest circulation papers in rural south-western Manitoba and our third paper, in the community of Rivers, is number six.

How do we see the future, where is the industry going?

Local newspapers are alive and well if they stick to their name: local, news, papers.

As noted above, news has to be accountable and verifiable.

Newspapers are like a three legged stool. The three legs are

reliable, verifiable news, a strong editorial or opinion section and advertising. A publisher can provide the reliable, verifiable news. A publisher can and should provide a strong editorial or opinion section. A publisher cannot supply the ads. Newspapers can’t go it alone. A newspaper’s fate is in the hands of the customers.

Advertisers need to think about the end results of their ad placements. The problem that is faced by newspapers and their advertising customers is that ads have to be placed locally or the local newspaper won’t exist.

Newspapers don’t just magically appear. They have to have ads to survive. More and more papers are free distribution as it is difficult, if not impossible, to get or preserve enough subscriptions to create the critical mass, the level of circulation to make it worthwhile for an advertiser to want to buy an ad.

It’s especially important for governments and businesses to realize that every dollar spent on non-local websites and Facebook leaves the community, the province, the country. Facebook’s headquarters in Menlo Park, California is not spending money in small town or small city Manitoba. Facebook doesn’t hire local people, spend at local businesses or support local sports and community organizations If businesses and governments cut off the advertising leg, the stool will fall over and Canada’s communities, both large and small, will tumble down as well.

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Every spring, three levels of government release their budgets and for the most part, Canadians respond with questions and concern. They wonder why the highway they travel is still crumbling, why their health care needs aren’t being met and why certain industries or businesses are MY being chosen a s w i n n e r s . PERSPECTIVE The problem is that by then, it’s too late to start complainate ing about how ackman tkinson governments are spending our money.

We aren’t talking about pocket change. Different tax rates, types of taxes and income levels make it hard to get a definitive picture of Canadians’ tax burden, but there are a few estimates.

The Fraser Institute calculates the annual Tax Freedom Day, the day in which Canadians have earned enough money to pay all of their taxes. In 2016, Tax Freedom Day fell on June 7 for both Manitobans and Canadians, based on the average Canadian family earning $105,236 in income, of which, a total of $45,167 will be paid in taxes (42.9 per cent).

Despite our taxes being no small matter, the average citizen seems disinterested, until it’s too late. When the budget is released, it’s too late to provide feedback that can be used in a constructive way. Now is the time to have a say.

Every fall, the provincial government holds about four in person pre-budget consultation meetings, as well as a couple of phone-in meetings. While these wrapped up at the end of last month, there are still opportunities to provide feedback about what Manitobans want to see in their budget. For those still wanting to share their thoughts and ideas, there are a couple of options. People can contact their MLA, some of whom are having local pre-budget consultation meetings. They can also use the government’s online tool to help plan the budget. The survey can be found at http://manitoba.citizenbudget.com/ and guides citizens through questions about such traditional expenditures as retail sales tax and personal income tax, but also areas such as competitiveness and red tape reduction. As respondents select their choices, the progress bar identifies how each change impacts the budget and associated deficit.

It’s an interesting tool and helps Manitobans think about the trade offs required in order to craft a budget.

For Town of Neepawa residents, the Town has begun their pre-budget consultations with the public earlier than normal this year. Usually, in the new year, a preliminary budget is presented to the public, who then raise concerns about proposed cuts to services and changes to support for infrastructure and organizations.

This year, a five minute online survey was created and is currently available to interested residents. The survey asks residents about budget categories, including sanitation, recreation, support services, protective services, transportation services and growth. In each of the areas, residents are asked if they feel spending levels should be reduced, maintained or increased.

There are also estimated costs of these services based on an average assessment of $200,000.

For those in communities that aren’t holding official prebudget consultations, councils are already sitting down planning their spending for the coming year. Now is the time to let them know what you think should be priorities.

Canadians value the services provided by government– we value roads and bridges, water and sewer, health care and support for the infrastructure that makes our communities places in which we want to live. But we also work hard to fund them.

Governments don’t know what we value without us telling them, they are asking for our input, next spring it will be too late to make your voice heard.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2016

The personal side of war: part three

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y the time you read these words, Remembrance Day 2016 will be history. The window displays will have been taken down, the wreaths put away, the poppy boxes collected and any decorations placed on the graves of our veterans will have been removed.

We will be busy doing what we always do at this time of year; decorating our homes and getting ready to welcome family members who are coming home for Christmas.

But let’s not put Remembrance Day out of our minds just yet. Today, let’s think about what we saw, what we heard, what we read and what we learned last week.

A few weeks ago, I came across these words that deepened my appreciation for those who fought on the front lines in the great wars; and who continue to defend the freedoms and values that all Canadians cherish. I hope they will do the same for you.

“It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us

FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein the freedom of the press.

It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech.

It is the soldier, not the peace camp organizer, who has given us the freedom to demonstrate.

It is the soldier, who serves beneath the flag and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag.

It is the soldier, not the politician, who has given his body, his blood, his life.

It is the soldier who has given us these freedoms.”

And it is the soldier whose voice cries out today as it has since his body was returned to the earth from which it came, saying: “For your tomorrow, I gave my today.”

We cannot—indeed we must not allow those words

to fall on deaf ears. They demand a response from us. We must act now to ensure that no soldier’s life is ever given in vain.

Here is something we all can do. Make a list of family members who are one generation younger than you—your children, your grandchildren, your nieces and nephews. Next list the hopes and dreams they have shared with you—the careers they want to pursue, the places they hope to visit, their dreams of home and family—dreams that you once had and were able to fulfill.

Then, think of those who, in the first half of the past century went to war.

Some of them were the same ages as the people on your list. They didn’t have the freedom to say “No.”

Figuring it out...

F or the past several years, I have watched the Remembrance Day services from the comfort of my home. Not certain why I switched to staying home, we used to attend as a family.

Whoever was ‘home’ with us was family, and we all bundled up and paid our respects. This year I had simply to walk a block and find a seat for one.

The hall was crowded as I arrived twenty minutes before start time. I found an empty, solitary seat. Conversation swirled around me and I shamelessly people watched.

Family groups, friends, individuals whose partners were part of the ceremonies. Old and young, long term residents of our community and newcomers. I admit I am a clock watcher.

I got restless, thinking – let’s get the show on the road. Rebuking myself

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Rita Friesen for my impatience, I took a deep, centering breath and relaxed. Not my circus, not my monkeys, just be present.

And then a hush fell over those assembled. Two tall, stalwart officers in the brilliant red serge started the march. The commands resounded through the hall. It was the sound of the marching feet that did me in. Without my consent my throat closed and a tear trickled down my cheek.

The sound of feet, marching, the slow measured step of men and women with a purpose. The veterans, the women of the Legion,

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his week we have to reminisce on the beautiful weather we have had. Some of our veterans were saying how cold it sometimes was on November 11 at the cenotaph. My husband had to clear the snow in the church parking lot so we could get in to get married.

That evening it was -26 C. We are very thankful that the farmers were able to

dignified and walking tall.

The folks, leaders in every sense of the word, led the youth of our community.

Cadets, Scouts, Brownies, 4-H clubs, row after row of young people and their leaders participating in the event. O Canada, God Save Our Queen, songs won, meaningful. Voices united in majestic hymns and a poignant and thought provoking reflection. Community at its very best.

So what am I figuring out? I recognized that it’s easier to quietly weep at home than in the midst of a crowd. I recognized that my humanity, my freedom

When they were called, they had to go to war. They hoped to come back. They wanted to come back. But some of them didn’t come back. For your tomorrows, for my tomorrows, they gave their todays.

There is, in my view, only one appropriate response to their sacrifice; and that is to look up to heaven, to the God of our understanding and say something like this: “Lord God, so that my children and theirs may have many tomorrows to achieve their hopes and dreams, I gladly give my todays in loving service to my family, to my community, to my country, to my world and to you, my Lord and my God.” Then, having said these words, go out and do what Jesus asks all of us to do—Love God with all your heart, soul, strength and mind; and love your neighbors as ourselves. In other words, for their tomorrows, give your todays.

Lord God of hosts, be with us yet—lest we forget, lest we forget!

to weep in public, was hard won by those who fought for my freedom. I figured out that there is strength in numbers, I was not the only individual moved by the morning. I figured out, for me, the image of the strong leading the fray, followed by the elders, leading the way for the youth, spoke of living beyond the ordinary, the teaching/leading, by example.

It was the sound of feet, determined in their presentations, stamping firmly as the wreath layer saluted and retreated. It was the sound of the Last Post, the sound of a child’s query into the silence, it was the sound of silence. It was the heart beat of my community honouring the men and women who served, who suffered, who sacrificed.

I figured out that if weep I must, I will do it in the company of like minded friends.

harvest the last of their crop. Are we now ready for more appropriate winter weather? Soon we might get the winter boots and head coverings out. It has been quite a year weather wise.

I am so glad that we have no control over the weather and just have to accept whatever comes our way, because it is a sovereign God who has full control over what tomorrow will bring.

Jesus tells us in Matthew 6:34 “Therefore do not be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will care for itself.

Each day has enough trouble of its own.’

Enjoy today.

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Time to ban spotlighting Even before the recent night hunting tragedy at Sioux Valley First Nation, the Manitoba Wildlife Federation (MWF) had been receiving reports this might be one of the worst fall seasons yet for spotlighting in Manitoba.

“Many MWF members are cattle producers, living where there are high big-game populations and they’ve been telling us that on some nights, they’ve been getting spotlighted multiple times an evening,” said Rob Olson, Managing Director of MWF. “Calls have been coming in from Fisher Branch, Winnipegosis, Swan River, Carberry and eastern Manitoba where charges were recently laid against individuals hunting in the closed moose hunting zone. All the calls, whether from landowners, farmers or Conservation Officers have had the same message: the situation is getting worse and something needs to be done immediately,” added Olson.

The MWF has been running the NightWatch campaign since 2015, calling on the province to ban spotlighting in Manitoba. As part of the campaign, the MWF has been pushing the Manitoba government to work more closely with indigenous hunters to create a new night hunting policy that is amenable to the aboriginal hunting community. The MWF has been reaching out to First Nation communities and has found the vast majority of aboriginal hunters also want safe and sustainable hunting practices and are against spotlighting.

Spotlighting is the use of artificial lights pointed into the eyes of big-game animals such as moose, elk and deer. Spotlighting is most often done from a vehicle and very often from roads, highways and trails. Spotlighting is currently legal in Manitoba for indigenous hunters on crown lands, or private land where they have the right of access. However, it is not legal from a numbered provincial road or a vehicle.

Some remote aboriginal communities hunt traditionally at night, in moonlight, but this isn’t what the federation is most concerned about. The MWF says it’s time for spotlighting to end and for the province to immediately consult with indigenous communities to find reasonable solutions.

“In February 2016, at our NightWatch news conference, the MWF said it would only be a matter of time before we’d gather to mourn the loss of another member of our community,” said Brian Strauman, President, MWF. “Sadly, a young man from Sioux Valley has recently lost his life to night hunting – our thoughts go out to the Hapa family. Enough is enough.

Lives have been lost. Livestock continue to be killed by mistake at night. Fences are being cut and crop fields driven on. Big-game animals are being shot and left or lost in the darkness. This madness has to stop before more people are hurt,” added Strauman.

The new provincial government has stated they are committed to banning unsafe hunting practices – including spotlighting – as part of the new mandate given to the Minister of Sustainable Development, the Hon. Cathy Cox on May 3rd, 2016. Conservation Officers in the field have confirmed that as of September 2016, they were receiving new signals from their supervisors to step-up enforcement efforts to protect big-game populations and restore safety in rural areas. Recent convictions of illegal night hunters in the closed moose hunting zone within Game Hunting Area (GHA) 26 in Nopiming Provincial Park were a result of the increased effort by the province. In only four nights, the recent enforcement ‘blitz’ in GHA 26 turned up four parties hunting illegally in the closed zone, illustrating how intense the night hunting problem is at the moment.

“We are thrilled that Conservation Officers have been given a new mandate to step-up enforcement efforts and want to congratulate the field staff who were involved in the recent campaign in GHA 26,” Strauman said. “Now it’s time for the new government to take the next step by banning spotlighting and investing in rural law enforcement with increased resources and tools for the people doing the work on the frontlines – Conservation Officers,” added Strauman.

To learn more about the Manitoba Wildlife Federation’s campaign to end spotlighting, visit: www.mwf. mb.ca/category/nightwatch/.

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Farm flooding threatens farmers’ income Brothers frustrated by inaction

By Tony Eu The Neepawa Banner For farmers, spring is a busy time. Fields need to be tended to and crops need to be planted; what a farmer manages to accomplish in those couple months dictates what a perfect year will yield.

Spring is also a time of hope. Hope that the work put in during those first months isn’t wiped out by pests, that the weather helps instead of hinders.

For Gordon and Kenny Coutts, spring isn’t quite as optimistic a time. The brothers own 160 acres of farmland northeast of Plumas, in the RM of Westlake-Gladstone. The land is split 50/50, with each of them looking after 80 acres. Unfortunately, a large portion of that land becomes a lake during the spring thaw.

Every year for the past six years, water from the ditches has come up over the dyke, across the road and flooded out huge sections of land. “One day it can be bone dry, the next day it can be a foot deep,” said Kenny, describing the situation.

“Our road is three feet lower than the dyke on the opposite side of the road,” Gordon mentioned. “[The road] is supposed to be the same height or a foot higher,” he added.

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This discrepancy then makes them ineligible “The w a t e r for crop insurance. in road height is doesn’t get to [the one of the two core Adding to the financial dugout]. We’d have burden is that they still issues that results in the Coutts’ anto trench it and the have to pay full taxes to the nual flooding issue.

RM has a big thing on RM on the fields that are The other main drainage permits,” unusable. The Coutts have factor that’s causing asked the RM to solve the Gordon stated. a problem is the new The damage and problem by building the Ducks Unlimited l o s s e s t h a t t h e road up to the standard dam. “The flooding Coutts face each foot above the dyke. The never occurred until year because of this brothers believe this would after this new dam issue are significant. prevent the water from shows up,” Gordon “It can take several flowing over the road into noted. “They put a months, well beyond their farm. permanent strucUnfortunately, nothing the seeding deadture dam instead has been done yet. “[The line, before it can SUBMITTED PHOTO of a gate dam. [Bebe farmed,” Kenny RM] was going to build The road by the Coutts’ field (left side, covered in water) is three feet fore], they could lift said, meaning the our road up and it’s not lower than it should be, allowing water to flow over it and flood their fields. fields are useless. planks out, let the going to get done now, water go, but now Gordon estimated because they say they’re it’s a steel girder bridge heavy the snow is, every reaches the marsh. the monetary loss over the out of money,” mentioned Ground water isn’t a facacross it,” he explained. year I deal with this,” Gorpast six years, because of Gordon.

According to Gordon, the don said. Kenny remarked, tor in the situation either, The fact that the RM inthe flooding, to be close to change was due to individ- “It’s been doing this on the as the Coutts have a dugout $180,000. They are able to tended to build up the road uals cutting the planks out years where it’s not spilling on their property that can offset some of that loss by is positive news, it means of the gate dam to let water anywhere else.” He men- be empty even when the filing for crop insurance; that with any luck, the task tioned as well that flooding fields are covered in a foot out in the spring. unfortunately, they might will be accomplished in the Another factor that’s in the past has been due to of water. Ideally, the water not be able to keep doing near future. Unfortunately contributing to the flood- the marshland expanding would run off into the dugso. If their fields continue for the Coutts, until it ing is the drainage of into their area, but now, the out, but while the scope of to be consistently flooded, actually happens, they’ll permanent sloughs. The drain is spilling into their the flooding is extensive, it they could be labeled as continue to lose crops to water from the sloughs is land before the water even doesn’t include the dugout permanent sloughs, which flooding. being drained towards the Coutts farm from further west.

The area has also been historically prone to flooding during wet years, as it’s close to the marsh.

However, the flooding the Coutts are now experiencing doesn’t seem to be Canada’s leading agribusiness, family owned for 159 years. linked to the condition of the marsh or how wet the year is. “[It] doesn’t matter how

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RCMP make arrest in meth case On Nov. 1, Minnedosa RCMP responded to another report of a missing dog at a residence in Clanwilliam. Police attended a residence located on First Avenue and spoke to the residents regarding the missing dog. While speaking to the complainant, police were able to detect a strong smell of marijuana coming from inside the residence. At this time, a male took off from the location and police were allowed to enter the residence. It was determined that the smell was coming from the male’s bedroom.

A Controlled Drug and Substance Act (CDSA) Search Warrant for the residence was granted and executed on this day. Upon completion of the search, police seized approximately 146 grams of marijuana and a large amount of drug paraphernalia. A Warrant of Arrest was issued for David Bold of Clanwilliam.

On Nov. 5, David Bold was located at a residence in

Wawanesa and arrested with the assistance of Souris RCMP. He has been charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Failing to comply with a condition of his Recognizance. As for the dog, it was located the following day at the rest stop on highway 16 and 10 junction, uninjured.

On Nov. 5, Minnedosa RCMP responded to a disturbance call at a residence located at 6th Avenue SW in Minnedosa. It was reported that a male was intoxicated inside the residence and causing problems. Police attended the location and located an intoxicated Timmy Barrette. During the investigation, it was determined that Barrette was currently on conditions to abstain from the consumption of alcohol.

As a result, he has been charged with fail to comply with condition of his undertaking. The matter is still before the courts.

On Nov. 12, Neepawa RCMP received a report of a

break and enter at Performance Exhaust in Neepawa. It was reported that a quad, a couple dirt bikes and some miscellaneous parts had been taken sometime overnight. A short time later, Neepawa RCMP received another call from a resident in the RM of Rosedale that he had located items matching the description above in his field. Police attended the location and were informed that a male was also located in the area driving a quad recklessly.

Upon police arrival, a male was located on a quad and refused to stop for police.

In the process, the male managed to switch to a vehicle and attempted to leave the scene. The male proceeded to ram his vehicle into another vehicle which was trying to assist police. The male than ran into a neighbouring field.

Police located the male on a field and arrested him without incident. As a result, Brad Minkus has been charged with assault

Erickson Legion Ladies Auxiliary surrenders charter

By Evelyn Lewandoski and Linda Squance Erickson Legion Ladies Auxiliary In October 2016, the Erickson Legion Ladies Auxiliary surrendered their Charter after 77 years.

In December 1939, a charter was granted to the Ladies Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion Erickson Branch #143. The objective of the Auxiliary was to serve the members and comrades of the Legion and to fundraise.

During the war years, the Ladies sewed, knitted, wrote letters, sent parcels, and supported hospitals, especially Deer Lodge. In more recent years, the Auxiliary has donated to the Century Tub and the Palliative Care Unit at EDHC. We have presented a $300 Scholarship to an ECI student each year, supported 4-H Public Speaking, and

with weapon, mischief under $5,000, possession of stolen property, dangerous operation of motor vehicle, uttering threats, removing a vehicle identification number and a few other Highway Traffic Act charges. Minkus was remanded into custody and appeared in Brandon Provincial Court.

On Nov. 13, Neepawa RCMP received information regarding an individual in Neepawa who was in possible possession of Methamphetamine. As a result, a CDSA Search Warrant was granted. A search was conducted at a residence in the 300 block of 1st Avenue in Neepawa.

As a result of the search warrant, police located just shy of 1 gram of Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Harlen Racette of Neepawa has been charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Racette to appear in Minnedosa Court.

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Remembrance Day across the region

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Top: Neepawa Guides and Pathfinders did a piece of poppy artwork as part of their Remembrance Day challenge.

Above: Members of the Neepawa Branch 23 Royal Canadian Legion stood with flags during the national anthem at the Neepawa Remembrance Day ceremony. This year, over 600 people attended the ceremony on Nov. 11 to pay respects and give thanks to those who have given their lives, as well as those who continue to risk their lives.

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Below: Eleven year old Rylan Sumner, of Neepawa, continued a legacy from the War Amps, laying a wreath at the Neepawa Remembrance Day ceremony.

Rylan, born a partial left hand amputee, is part of Operation Legacy, in which members of the War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program help pass on the Remembrance Day message to the younger generation.

Although Operation Legacy members have not experienced war themselves, they know what it’s like to live without a limb – a bond they share with war amputee veterans. They continue the War Amps tradition of “amputees helping amputees,” and carry the Remembrance message long into the future.

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Above: On Remembrance Day, Ashley (left) and Erica Bray (right) placed a cross on their great-grandfather’s grave.

Neepawa Sparks & Brownies placed crosses in the Neepawa Legion Memorial Garden as part of their Remembrance Day Challenge.

(L-R) Back row: Kay McKay, Sidney Poettcker, Bob Ferguson, Cecil Pittman, Jean Jackson, Merv Dagg, Kay De’ Ath, Becky Szucki.

Middle row left: Brooklyn M., Abby M., Zoey L., Alyssa N., Emily H., Olivia S., Ashley N., Kairi G., Clar-Ann H. Front row: Jayden O., Jillian F., Ella B., Samiya Y., Kylie F.

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Mayor’s update Let’s Murder Marsha coming to Minnedosa

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Mayor de Groot spoke of Neepawa’s pre-budget process during the Nov. 9 Neepawa Rotary meeting. Fiscal services make up 41.5 per cent of the budget. He also talked about the new code red communication system, which allows registered users to receive messages on their phone or other device regarding emergency or essential situations. It can be programmed for mass or local distribution. Canada 150th was discussed as well, “The celebration will occur from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2017. There is an application for funding for Neepawa to provide an all weather walking path around the Flats area. There is a community meeting at 7 p.m. at Chicken Corral on Nov. 30, with an invitation to groups to have a Canada 150th project. Amanda Novak, Leisure Services manager, announced a grant writing workshop to take place on Dec. 7 and volunteers are needed to sponsor or assist July 1 activities.”

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Standing (from left): Bonnie Michaudville (Lynette Thoren), Jamie Willis (Max), Jackie Birch (Persis Devore), John Earle (Virgil Baxter), Mitch Bukarz (Ben Quade). On sofa: Nicole McLenehan (Marsha Gilmore) and Blair Grant (Tobias Gilmore).

By John Drinkwater The Neepawa Banner The Minnedosa Drama Club will present “Let's Murder Marsha” on Nov. 24, 25 and 26. Written by Monk Ferris, this comedy farce is based in present day Manhattan, where the central character, Marsha Gilmore, reads murder mysteries like “The Creeping Slasher”.

She begins to believe that the novel content is taking place in her own life and her disapproving husband and others decide to ‘not get mad - but even!’ The director, Mary Dalton, explained, “There are seven in the cast - four men and three women and this will be our fourth major production. We have also presented comedy sketches in the spring, usually in June. With musical productions

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The play will be staged at Minnedosa Community Conference Centre and tickets are still available.

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Offence remains a concern for Neepawa

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner Despite their best efforts, scoring consistency continues to be a problem for the Neepawa Natives.

While the latest result was a 4-3 loss to the Winnipeg Blues on Sunday, Nov. 13, that game’s offensive output has become the exception as opposed to the rule. In their past eight games, the MJHL club has been held to a single goal or less on five separate occasions, resulting in a 1-7-0 record. This scoring shortage has also not been a recent trend for the franchise, as Neepawa has amassed just 47 goals over 20 games this season, the second lowest total in the league Neepawa head coach Dustin Howden said the lack of offence is not due to a lack of effort. He noted that the players are working very hard on creating opportunities.

“The effort was there.

We had a very good game against the Winnipeg Blues.

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That’s just over 19 per cent of the club’s total goals over the first 20 games.

We had opportunities, played a smart game out on the ice and didn’t take any unnecessary penalties.

[The final score] was the only negative to take away from that. We’re a team that’s creating opportunities, but not capitalizing

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on them,” said Howden.

“Our work ethic has been exceptional. It’s just the offensive output is not where it could be. Some of that falls to bad luck. A few shots ringing off the post, a few pucks bouncing off the blade at inopportune

times. We simply have to get past that and start executing in the way that I know [the players] can.”

Howden added that despite the recent rough stretch, the coaching and management are remaining optimistic, as there are

Tiger Hills Hockey League recap

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner

East Division

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The Neepawa Farmers (2-3-0) remain in the middle of the pack in the Tiger Hills Hockey League (THHL) eastern division. The team split a pair of games over the weekend, defeating the Carberry Plainsmen 5-2 on Friday, Nov. 10, but then losing to Cartwright the following night by that identical 5-2 score.

Ward Szucki, Matt Lowry and Cam Tibbett had a big night for the Farmers against Carberry, as each player closed out the contest with a goal and two assists respectively. Rhett Law and Bret Levandoski each notched singles for Neepawa in the win. For the Plainsmen, Zeanan Zimmer and Jonathan Davison contributed with goals.

The Famrers found themselves on the other end of a 5-2 decision, the next night to the Cartwright Clippers Tibbett and Kyle McDonald picked up the goals for Neepawa, while Connor Drewry scored a pair for the Clippers. Tanner Fluker, Drew Haight and Justin Martens also scored for Cartwright (2-1-0)

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Killarney 11-3 Carberry The Carberry Plainsmen (3-2-0) couldn’t hold the Killarney Shamrocks (5-0-0) at bay on Saturday, Nov.12, getting dominated by an 11-3 margin. Dustin Fisher scored a pair of goals to improve his regular season points total to 14 (six goals - eight assists), while Keaton Turner scored once and added an assist.

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Daria (Dasha) Chekhovskiy, of the Boxe Neepawa Combat Sport and Fitness Club, recently claimed a silver medal at the Gracie Winnipeg-Manitoba Open Brazilian Jui-Jitsu Championship. Chekhovskiy competed in juvenile female heavyweight division.

still 40 games remaining in the regular season. He added though, that while Neepawa remains in the playoff hunt, they can’t allow opportunities for points, both on the ice and in the standings, to slip through their fingers.

“[As of Monday, Nov. 14.] we’re in ninth place in the league. Something that we’ve stressed all along is that you don’t want to let points get away from you.

But unfortunately, that has happened on occasion.

Sunday against Winnipeg for example, as well as a couple other times earlier in the year. At the end of the season, you hope that it doesn’t come back to haunt you. Right now, we’re two points out of a playoff spot, so we must take the opportunities that are presented to us and take full advantage.”

The Neepawa Natives next opportunity to move up in the MJHL standings is set for this weekend with a pair of games against the OCN Blizzard. The first contest is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Yellowhead Centre. The following night, those two squads will hit the ice once again at the Yellowhead, this time, the opening face off will be at 6:30 p.m.

Minnedosa 5-4 (OT) Gladstone A back and forth battle between the Minnedosa Bombers (4-0-0) and Gladstone Lakers (1-1-1) ended up going into overtime on Friday, Nov. 11. The final result was a 5-4 win, for the unbeaten Bombers. Matt Saler had a huge night for Minnedosa, garnering a hat trick, which included the overtime winner. That, along with a four point effort the next night in a 9-3 victory over MacGregor, pushed Saler into a tie for the scoring lead with Carberry’s Michael Reykdal and Dustin Fisher, with 14 points.

Appendix: G-Games, W- Wins, L-Losses Etl- Extra time losses, Pts- Points

Upcoming schedule: Friday, Nov. 18 Neepawa at Boissevain Cartwright at Gladstone Carberry at Souris Pilot Mound at MacGregor Saturday, Nov. 19 Minnedosa at Killarney Gladstone at Carberry MacGregor at Melita Sunday, Nov. 20 Pilot Mound at Cartwright

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Chiefs tame Wild, get struck by Lightning lead late in the third period, it was not enough, as the Chiefs handed the Wild (14-1-0-2) their first regular season loss.

Yellowhead goaltender Jeremy DutcawThe Yellowhead AAA Midget Chiefs ich collected the victory, stopping 31 of split a pair of road games over the the 33 shots he faced. weekend, but not in the order that The next night, Yellowhead hoped some fans had likely expected them to. to keep its momentum going against Yellowhead upended the league’s top the Interlake Lightning (3-9-0-2). While team, the Winnipeg Wild, on Saturday, the Chiefs dominated the action, they Nov. 12, by the score of 3-2. But the couldn’t overcome the dominant 52 next night, the Chiefs were shocked by save effort of Interlake goalie Adam one of the worst clubs on the circuit, Swan, falling 3-2 in a shootout. Benoit the Interlake Lightning, by that same Mowbray and Josh Belcher each scored 3-2 result. for Yellowhead, in their valiant, but Yellowhead opened up the weekend ultimately unsuccessful, effort. in Winnipeg on Saturday, Nov. 12.

After picking up a possible three of Throughout regulation, the Chiefs were four points, the Yellowhead Chiefs (11-3able to not only keep pace with the 1-2) have accumulated 25 points on the top ranked Wild, but at times, outplay season, good enough for second place their rivals. Mackenzie Belinski opened in the league standings. Yellowhead up the scoring just 4:27 into the first returned to the ice in Shoal Lake on on an even strength effort. That was Wednesday, Nov. 16 against the Branhis seventh goal and 15th point of the don Wheat Kings. Those game results FILE PHOTO season. Noah Geekie assisted on the were final after the Banner’s publication play. The Winnipeg Wild would reply The Yellowhead AAA Midget Chiefs split their recent weekend road trip. deadline, but will appear in the next edilate in the first period though, to tie tion. Other upcoming home games for the game at 1-1.

Geekie put away a short-handed marker and then added the Chiefs will include the Southwest Cougars on Friday, In the second period, Yellowhead took over control another assist to his stats late in the middle frame on a Nov. 18 and the Winnipeg Wild on Sunday, Nov. 20. of the game by notching a pair of goals. First, Noah Cole Muir effort. While Winnipeg was able to cut into the

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The Yellowhead Female Midget Chiefs recently hit the road, hoping to shake off a recent slump and end a four game winless streak. Their opponents would be the Central Plains Capitals, in a rematch of last season’s MFMHL finals, won by the Chiefs in five games. Head coach Derek Tibbatts would have a full lineup for the first time in the regular season, as Jenna Barscello and Rylee Gluska returned from injuries.

Game one was on Saturday, Nov. 5 in Portage la Prairie at the BDO Centre. The small ice surface makes for close quarters and scramble hockey, but the Chiefs were energized as they came out of the gate on fire. After several chances were denied, Karissa Cullum opened the scoring as she cleaned up a loose puck at the side of the net off a Sadie Wood shot on

goal. Tatum Amy drew the other assist on the goal. Early in the second, the Chiefs increased the lead as rookie Monet Mazawasicuna picked up a loose puck in front and buried it for her first AAA midget goal. Amy and Wood again provided the assists. Amy would be back to add another goal as she came out of the penalty box and picked up a puck that had been popped loose by the quick stick of Karli Frederick. Amy would go in alone on the goalie and roof a wrist shot for a 3-0 lead for the visitors.

Central Plains would get one back before Sadie Wood scored, as she picked up a rebound off a great rush by Jena Barscello.

With a 4-1 lead, the Chiefs seemed to relax a bit and gave up two goals in the last half of the second period to give Cental Plains some life. The two teams would play a tight third period with chances limited to the outside. Karli Frederick confirmed the

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Chiefs win with an empty net goal in the final minute and the team took a much needed win.

On Sunday, Nov. 6, the teams would meet again, this time in Selkirk, as the league participated in the Female Hockey Fights Cancer fundraiser.

With special jerseys for the day, the teams played a great game in support of the cause. The Chiefs again came out strong, as they scored twice in the first period. Rylee Gluska opened the scoring as she corralled a puck in the slot and fired a quick snap shot inside the post less then 10 minutes in.

Jena Barscello and Monet Mazawasicuan assisted on the goal. Near the end of the period, Captain Amy increased the lead with a great individual effort, as she cut around a Capitals defenceman and swooped

around the goalie, before sliding a backhand shot into the goal. That would be all the scoring on the day, as both goal tenders were solid. Miranda Cook would stop everything thrown her way and record the shut out victory.

The Chiefs then headed south for the Shattuck St. Mary’s Jamboree in Minnesota Nov. 12-13. Yellowhead sparred with a pair of American teams, falling to the Madison Capitals 5-2 and dropping a close one to the Minnesota Revolution 2-1.

With that tournament concluded, the Yellowhead Chiefs will have a pair of regular season games against the Eastman Selects in Steinbach on Saturday, Nov. 19 and Sunday, Nov. 20.

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Bantam Chiefs win one, drop two

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner

Mixed results recently for Bantam Yellowhead Chiefs. The team first fell to the Brandon Wheat Kings on Thursday, Nov. 10, in overtime by the score of 4-3. McAuley’s Jake Poole led the way with a pair of goals, while Colby Joseph of Elkhorn contributed the other.

Then on Saturday, Nov. 12, the Chiefs travelled to Virden to challenge the Southwest Cougars.

After 60 minutes of play, it was Yellowhead who claimed the much needed two points in the standings, winning 3-1. Zach Veitch of Rivers scored twice and Birtle’s Cole Stainer added a single.

The third and final game of the long weekend for the bantam Chiefs was on Sunday, Nov. 13, versus the Central Plains Capitals. The Caps closed out the game with the 4-2 win. Stainer and Bray Rookes of Elkhorn scored in this contest for the Chiefs. The next game for the Yellowhead Bantams will be on Saturday, Nov. 19 against the Winnipeg Monarchs.

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Dauphin tops Neepawa in Interzones

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner

The Neepawa Tigers junior varsity volleyball team’s strong efforts couldn’t overcome the Dauphin Clippers on Tuesday, Nov. 15, in interzone playoff action. First, the JV girls squad faced off against Dauphin at the NACI gymnasium, losing a close battle in a full five sets (25-15, 20-25, 17-25, 25-22, 10-15). The Tigers opened up the first game with an imposing 25-15 victory. The second set began with a solid back and forth between both sides, leading to a 14-14 tie. At that point, Dauphin took over the tempo of the game, by scoring the next six points and eventually leading to the 25-20 win.

The third set was once again controlled by Dauphin, jumping into the lead early and holding on to the 25-17 win, to give them the 2-1 set lead.

After falling behind early in the fourth set Neepawa bounced back and tied things up with the 25-22 win.

For the fifth and final set, Neepawa was able to

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FAN“STATS”TIC BOWLING Submitted The Neepawa Banner Club 55 League - Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 Men’s High Single & Triple: Jim King 264 & 664.

Ladies’ High Single & Triple: Barb Grumpelt 226 & 530. Other scores to note: Muriel Porada 179; Norman Kendall 231, 164; Myrnie Kroeker 162; Jim King 199, 201; Bernice Evenson 152; Doreen Smith 167; Marion Single 153; Sarah Regier 151; Bev Chapski 167, 184; Bob Lychak 164, 184 166; Barb Grumpelt 165; Wilbert Kroeker 183, 177; Len Pritchard 223, 216; Vivian Oswald 172, 206; Eleanor Scott 161; Don Denoon 202, 178; Melvin Oswald 242; Janice Abstreiter 151; Pauline Hailstone 213; Frank Porada 155, 189; Lawrence Smith 155; Ed Oshust 203, 200.

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The NACI Tigers Boys varsity volleyball team put up a solid effort, but where unable to overcome the skilled serving of the Dauphin Clippers. secure the 10-7 lead, with the first team to hit 15 taking the set and game.

But at that point, Dauphin turned the tide and picked up the next eight points for the three sets to two victory.

On the boys side, Dauphin’s impressive serving prowess proved to be

Neepawa’s undoing, as the Clippers won in three straight sets (25-15, 2513, 25-15).

The first set was close early, before the Clippers were able to pull away late 25-15. In the second set, an 8-0 start for Dauphin was powered by some great serves, which kept

the Tigers on their heels.

The Tigers fought back but couldn’t undo the early deficit, losing 25-13.

In the third and final set, the Tigers once again fell behind early, by an 11-3 margin. NACI chipped away at the lead, but would fall 25-15.

Club 55 League - Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 Men’s High Single & Triple: Norman Kendall 263 & 565. Ladies’ High Single: Myrnie Kroeker 234.

Ladies’ High Triple: Vivian Oswald 569. Other scores to note: Vernita Potrebka 170; Ed Oshust 176; Lawrence Smith 173, 177; Ellen Grudeski 173; Frank Porada 151, 187, 223; Pauline Hailstone 166; Janice Abstreiter 158; Melvin Oswald 167; Josie Chemerika 151; Wilbert Kroeker 163, 248; Barb Grumpelt 194, 232; Bob Lychak 177, 154; Vivian Oswald 170, 185, 214; Martin Abstreiter 154; Len Pritchard 160, 188; Liz Lychak 158, 161; Marge Fischer 227; Jim King 206, 206; Norman Kendall 184; Marion Single 155; Doreen Smith 157.

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Obituary John Henry “Jack” Gardiner John Henry Gardiner passed away peacefully on November 11, 2016 at the age of 90 in Valleyview Care Home in Brandon, Manitoba.

John was born July 14, 1926 and was predeceased by his Mother Mary Ettie and Father Walter Felix Gardiner and his brothers Walter, Fred (Irene), George and sister Ethel (Wilford); his first wife Mary Ruth Gardiner, their son Gordie Cal and second wife Freda Currah Gardiner; his brothers-in law Vernon, Walter, Silas, Joe, Wayne and Billy, sistersin-law Joyce, Phyllis, Evonne, and Gladys.

He is survived by his children Heather (Kevin) Atkey, Jacquelyn (Allen) Ripley and Rob (Karen) Gardiner and his grandchildren Erika (Shane), Roslyn (Travis), Amber, Branden, Jesse, Nolen, Cassidy and his great grandchildren, Amuna, Felix and Effie; his sisters Ada and Mildred and sisters-in-law Joyce and Joanne, Irene, Mae and brother-in-law Arnold; Karen, Gord, Bob and Wayne Currah and all of their families.

John received his education at Millan School in the Terrace District and the Goodland School near Glenella.

He signed up with the Canadian army March 1945 to July 22, 1946.

He met Mary Ruth Squires and they married and farmed

by Glenella later moving to farm near Franklin Manitoba.

The family enjoyed many good years on the farm; after Mary passed away John sold the farm and moved to Neepawa. John later married Freda Currah and they lived in Minnedosa, after Freda passed away he resided in Brandon for the remainder of his life.

John was his legal name but to many people he was known as Jack. Jack was a good man who dearly loved his family and friends. Dad loved sports, as kids we remember him coming outside and playing hockey with us in the winter, and of course Saturday night ritual of Hockey Night in Canada. Dad also loved baseball and would come watch us kids play; Robert played for Bethany team and Heather and Jacquelyn in Hazelwood.

His favorite team was always the Blue Jays. Just recently when Jacquelyn was saying goodbye from her visit with dad she said I love you dad and he said I love you to and so do the Blue Jays. We remember fondly the family football games where anything goes, next day after those games we would for sure have some bruises and good stories to tell.

He loved hunting with his son Robert and Bob and Robert Currah. One memorable story was when they went out hunting and got turned around in the bush and had to spend the night out there Dad said that was a little scary.

After dad retired he rekindled his love for the game of Snooker. Dad spent many an afternoon in the drop-in centre in Neepawa playing pool. Dad began to compete in the Manitoba Senior Games in snooker and won gold not once but twice times and went on to win Silver in the Canadian Senior Games in Alberta.

A Celebration of Life was held on Monday, November 14, 2016 at 2:00 pm at the Calvary Chapel, Neepawa with Rev. Gordon Brown officiating. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery.

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Frances Bernice Lewandowski Frances Bernice Lewandowski of Neepawa, MB passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children and grandchildren on November 8, 2016 at Country Meadows care home in Neepawa, MB at the age of 92 years. She was born on February 23, 1924 in the R.M of Minto to Stanley and Clara Gregorski. She married her husband Frank in 1951, they lived in the “Empire” district while raising their 3 children. Over the years she gained many grandchildren and great grandchildren that she loved dearly. She was predeceased by parents Stanley and Clara Gregorski, husband Frank, daughter Phyllis and brothers Joe and Clifford. Surviving are two sons, Darryl (Darlene), Jerry (Lynn), one daughter Sherry (Gord), many grandchildren and great grandchildren, sister Bernice, and sister in law Annette. The funeral was held Monday, November 14, 2016 from the Roman Catholic Church with Father Mark Filips officiating. Interment followed in Minnedosa Cemetery. Pallbearers were Cory Levandoski, Jeff Dykun, Shane Nobiss, Chad Ilchyna, Ryan Smith and Rick Cleaver. A big thank you to White’s Funeral Home who were in care of arrangements.

Andrew Malcolm (Mac) Wishart

August 19, 1928 – November 2, 2016.

Mac Wishart was 88 years of age, and passed away peacefully on November 2, at Country Meadows Personal Care Home in Neepawa, Manitoba.

Mac was predeceased by his parents Andrew and Jessie Wishart, his brother James (Jim) Wishart, and sister, Betsy (Betty) Hamilton/Plante.

He was also predeceased by his nephews Dale Hamilton and James (Jim) Hamilton.

Left to mourn his passing are his sister-in-law Gwen Wishart, nephews Glen and Morley Wishart, nephews Wayne and Dennis Hamilton, nieces Wanda Wishart and Janice Hamilton, and Ellen Hamilton (wife of Jim).

Also saddened by his passing are the many friends and acquaintances he made throughout his life.

Mac was born in Dugald, Manitoba and eventually settled with his parents on their family farm between Ogilvie and Plumas, Manitoba. Mac would later move to Neepawa where he eventually retired. In his retirement Mac enjoyed travelling and learning of history while exploring his proud Scottish heritage and ancestry. He also enjoyed sports and could often be seen at local baseball and hockey games. Hard working and fun loving he will be sadly missed by all who knew him. God bless and rest in peace.

The family would like to thank Dr. Kelly Krzyzaniak and the dedicated staff and volunteers at Country Meadows for their work, support, and caring, while our beloved “Uncle Mac” was a resident.

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Obituary Agnes Anne McBride Agnes McBride passed away on Friday, November 11, 2016 at the Seven Regions Health Centre, Gladstone at the age of 103 years, 9 months, 22 days.

Agnes was born on February 20, 1913 at Hawarden, Wales. She immigrated to Canada with her family in April 1926 to the Golden Stream District near Gladstone. She lived there until 1937 when she married Daniel Gordon McBride and settled in the Pembroke District.

Agnes was a member of the United Church, the UCW and the Livingston WI. She loved gardening and was always looking for ways to enhance the yard. Later in life she loved to knit lots of mitts and toques which she gave away to her family and friends.

Left to mourn her passing are her son Douglas (Florence), son Ross; grandchildren Joanne (Stephen), Brenda (Joe), Colleen (Rick), Cameron (Lara) and Peter (Mun Yee); 9 great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter; many nieces and nephews.

Agnes was predeceased by her husband Gordon in December 1971 and her parents George and Sarah Shallcross; mother in law Caroline McBride, sister Norah (Reg) Winterbottom; brother Hubert (Evelyn) Shallcross.

Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 2:00 pm at the Gladstone United Church with Rita Friesen officiating. Interment followed at the Gladstone Cemetery.

If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Gladstone United Church, Box 82, Gladstone, Manitoba R0J 0T0.

Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone~MacGregor www.clarkesfuneralhome.com

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In Memory

In Memory CALVIN BOXALL

In loving memory of our son, brother, uncle, grandson and friend who passed away November 18, 2011 We got word you had left us Five years ago today The angels came and Quietly took you away.

The gates of memory never close We miss you more than anyone knows There's a place in our hearts, that's ours alone, A piece of love, no one can own.

Each of us in our own special way Will remember you with much love today.

Forever loved, in our hearts to stay.

Mom and Dad, Wayne and Cathy Darren, Natasha, Brooklyn and Brodey Scott and Jenny

In loving memory of our mom, grandma and great grandma

Jessie Yungkurt

November 18, 2015 There is a special kind of feeling that is meant for you alone.

A place within our hearts that only you can own.

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

Missing you is the hardest part that never goes away.

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

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

Forever loved and missed by; Carole, Donna, and our families

Engagement Laurie Lang & Ken Dayholos together with Shannon & Elgin Robertson and the late Bernard Jakubowski are pleased to announce the engagement of their children

Michelle Lacey Danielle & Adam Bernard A summer wedding will take place on July 15, 2017 at the St. Dominics Roman Catholic Church in Neepawa, Manitoba.

A come and go shower in their honour will be held on December 17, 2016 at the Neepawa Yellowhead Centre, from 2:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m with a pre-wedding Social to follow that evening. Please accept this as your invitation.

Notice Church Worship Times Prepared by the Neepawa Ministerial St. James Anglican 11:00 a.m.

First Baptist 11:00 a.m.

Calvary Chapel 10:30 a.m.

Knox Presbyterian 11:00 a.m.

Roman Catholic Saturday 7 p.m.

Sunday 11:00 a.m.

Ukrainian Catholic 9:00 am every second Sunday Neepawa United Church 11:00 a.m.

Brookdale United 9:30 a.m.

Christ Lutheran 9:00 a.m.

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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Clarke’s of Gladstone Beautiful Plains School Division is accepting applications for a custodian for Neepawa Collegiate.

Duties include the cleaning and maintenance of buildings, equipment and grounds under the direction of the Head Custodian and /or Principal.

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Mark Hutton Maintenance Supervisor Beautiful Plains School Division Box 700 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Phone: (204) 476-2388 Fax: (204) 476-3606 Email: bpsd@bpsd.mb.ca Successful candidates must complete a Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry check.

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FLOWER & GIFT SHOP is currently looking to fill a part time position.

For more information call Carol at 204-385-2434

Member Service Representative Casual Position - Glenella Branch Join a team of dedicated professionals in the delivery of outstanding service to Beautiful Plains Credit Union members. We are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled team player for our frontline. This permanent casual position will be responsible for providing a variety of deposit services. In addition to a strong sense of customer service, you will possess a cooperative working style and polished communication skills.

Any previous experience in a financial institution or office environment would be considered an asset. Basic computer knowledge is required. The minimum education required is grade 12.

Interested individuals are invited to forward a resume in confidence by November 23, 2016 to: Bonnie Kushner Member Services Supervisor- Glenella Beautiful Plains Credit Union Ltd. Box 57, Glenella, MB R0J 0V0 bkushner@bpcu.mb.ca

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PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with Section 11 of the above act notice is hereby given that the original monuments establishing the NE Section 7; NE and ¼ N Section 8 and ¼ E Section 18, Township 15, Range 14 WPM have been lost. New monuments to perpetuate the original locations have been planted by Timothy Longstaff, Manitoba Land Surveyor on May 6th, 2016.

Any person wishing particulars about the re-establishment of these monuments are advised to contact the following: Examiner of Surveys The Property Registry 276 Portage Ave Winnipeg Manitoba, R3C 0B6 Phone 204-945-1989 Paul.Burtnick@tprmb.ca

Any person having an objection to or having any evidence which he desires to give against the confirmation of the re-establishment of these lost corners are to submit any such objection or evidence in writing verified by affidavit to the Registrar-General within thirty days from the publication of this notice in the Neepawa Banner.

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Ste Rose General Hospital Requires: 1.0 EFT HCA One-Year Term Position .8 EFT HCA Permanent Relief Position .6 EFT LPN Permanent Relief Position .6 EFT RN Permanent Relief Position Casual: RN’s, LPN’s and Trained HCA’S We invite all interested applicants to submit applications, including résumé and references to: Human Resources: Attention: Joanne Saquet Ste. Rose General Hospital P.O. Box 60, Ste. Rose du Lac, Manitoba R0L 1S0 Phone: (204) 447-4344 FAX: (204) 629-3458 E-mail: jsaquet@pmh-mb.ca Deadline : November 25, 2016 – 4 :00 p.m.

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Where no objection to or evidence against the confirmation of the re-establishment of these lost corners are received by the Registrar-General within thirty days after publication of this notice, or where any such objection is subsequently withdrawn in writing, the RegistrarGeneral shall confirm the re-establishment of these lost corners.

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COLLECTOR PAYING TOP PRICES - Old advertising dealership signs, gas pumps, globes, oil cans, RedIndian, Buffalo, Whiterose, Ford, Dodge, GM, John Deere ect. (306) 221-5908, (306) 369-2810.

ENGLAND FURNITURE SALE EXTENDED TILL NOV 20th! England Furniture (a LaZ-Boy Company) is featuring products in select fabrics at an extra 20% discount. All orders placed by November 28th are STILL guaranteed before Christmas. A few hot specials are: $595 rocker recliner chair, $789 stationary sofa and $995 sleeper sofa in queen or double size. 2 piece sectional with chaise for $1295. Come to our store and speak to our staff to find out more specials. England Furniture has a 10 year warrantee on foam and lifetime warranty on frame. Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-6 & Sun 11-5. Call KDL Furniture at 204-571-1971.

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The College of Midwives of Manitoba (CMM) is seeking PUBLIC REPRESENTATIVES. Public reps may not be members of another regulated health care profession in Manitoba. Kathy Kirby, Administrative Officer (204) 783-4520/Email: admin@midwives.mb.ca

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Continued from page 7 The Auxiliary has paid toward the loan for the building of the present Legion Hall, paid the taxes in 2004, donated toward the installation of geothermal heat and toward hall renovations and have paid the Hydro bill since 2004.

In 1972, the Auxiliary began operation of the weekly Bingo Canteen. This will continue, but under the umbrella of the Legion Branch.

With a dwindling number of members that are still able to remain active, we began to ask ourselves, “How long can we continue?” The task of attracting new members has become impossible. Life today is very busy – trying to juggle a career and a family is very challenging

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and most do not choose, nor find the time, to belong to an organization.

Thus, with great reluctance and very heavy hearts, we decided that the time had come for us to fold. And so we inquired as to the steps that needed to be taken for this to occur.

The first step was the vote. This was not an easy decision, but in June 2016 the vote to surrender our charter was unanimous.

And so we began the process.

The second step was the disbursement of our funds. After much discussion the following donations were made: $200 to each of: EES Parent Advisory Council; EDHC Activity Director; Erickson Fire Dept.; Erickson Kiddie Kollege; Erickson Palliative Care; Erickson Rec Centre; Erickson Skating Rink; 4-H Beef Club; Service to Seniors; Joint Visiting Committee of Provincial Command. $500 to each of: Neepawa & Area Cadets in support of their 2017 trip to Vimy Ridge 100th Anniversary; Fort McMurray Fire Relief Fund; Dwight McMillan family to aid with medical expenses; Nick Ewasiuk to aid with medical expenses.

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$2,500 to the Dr. Ajai Khandelwal Primary Care Centre in Minnedosa. $5,000 to the Erickson Endowment Fund.

According to Auxiliary By-Laws, all Auxiliary properties and remaining money (approximately $7,000) will now become property of the Legion.

Thank you to all who have supported us over the years to make these donations possible.

Whether holding an executive position, serving on a committee, making soup, washing dishes or knitting socks, a bond of friendship formed which lasted a lifetime. This camaraderie still exists.

Several of our Auxiliaries are joint members of both the Auxiliary and the Legion Branch. Others have applied to become Legion members. There is strength in numbers. Thus, it is our hope that some of our activities will continue through the Legion branch – operation of the Bingo Canteen, serving of lunches at funerals, teas, and on Remembrance Day. Times change and we must adapt to this change.

However, we cannot let the message of the sacrifices that have been made for our freedom go untold.

Our work continues. We cannot let this message, nor the Legion, die.

“To you, with failing hands, we throw the torch.

Be yours to hold it high,” is our message to today’s generation.

Lest we forget.

Diane Martin 204-841-0932

Liz Sumner 204-476-6362

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Ready for the ski season RCMP warn drivers to be cautious and self-aware

By Miranda Leybourne The Neepawa Banner

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Thanks to a generous donation, the Neepawa & Area Cross Country Ski Club was able to purchase this ATV to be used in trail maintenance. The ski club, which is responsible for 16 km of ski and snowshoe trails at the Winter Park, partnered with the Langford Recreational Trails, who are responsible for 11 km of hiking trails, to apply for this grant. Volunteers are extremely grateful to the Manitoba Community Services Council Inc., as this machine is used for checking and clearing trails, transporting equipment and for mowing all trails This year, over 150 hours have been donated to the maintenance of all these trails. The club also received a donation of a picnic table for use at the warming cabin from the Neepawa Rotary Club as well as junior skis from the Rural Municipality of North Cypress-Langford.

Nine people have lost their lives as a result of traffic incidents over the past several weeks on Manitoba roads.

Now, the RCMP in Manitoba and specifically, the Spruce Plains RCMP, which polices the communities of Gladstone, Neepawa and Minnedosa, are speaking out to urge the motoring public to be safe and smart behind the wheel.

The recently released statistics from the Manitoba RCMP show just how important proper driving safety - like not speeding and wearing seatbelts really is.

In 50 per cent of what the RCMP call “applicable fatal collisions”, failure to wear a seatbelt was a contributing factor in the outcome of the incidents.

In 48 per cent, speed was a factor and being impaired also factored into 39 per

cent of the applicable fatal collisions.

The Neepawa RCMP detachment says most people realize the importance of wearing seatbelts, but overlook the dangers of speeding and using cellphones or otherwise practicing distracted driving. The current fine for operating a cellphone while driving is $203.80, with five points being taken off of the perpetrator’s license.

The detachment also wants drivers to know that the speed limits are in place for a reason and that many people - despite what they might think - are unable to drive safely over the posted limits. In fact, when the road conditions deteriorate, it’s important to drive to the best of your ability, the detachment says, even if that’s slightly below the speed limit.

The RCMP recommend winter tires and cautious driving to keep motorists

safe once winter driving conditions kick in. To help with that, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) is once again offering Manitobans a chance to take part in its winter tire program.

The program provides eligible drivers in the province with low-interest financing at prime plus two per cent on up to $2,000 per vehicle. The financing can also be applied to the purchase of MPI-qualified winter tires from participating retailers. For more information on the winter tire program, visit www. mpi.mb.ca

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