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Christmas in song

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Neepawa’s Yellowhead Hall was filled with song on Sunday, Dec. 4, as the Neepawa Choraliers hosted their annual Christmas concert. Choirs and other musical acts from across the region gathered to spread some holiday cheer. Top picture: The Neepawa Choraliers sing “Let us Rejoice and Sing”. Above left: Members of the Calvary Chapel sing “Mary did you know?”Above right: Springhill Hutterite Choir performs “I heard the bells on Chirstmas Day.”

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Choirs share Christmas spirit Top picture: The HMK School Choir present the song “Sugar Cookie,” complete with baking utensils.

Bottom picture: “Hark the Herald Angels Sing “ was presented by the choir for the Knox Presbyterian Church.

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A joy to give, but not to kids.

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Travel & Entertainment

DECEMBER 9, 2016

NACI Tigers support NACTV On Friday, Dec. 2, player personnel from the Neepawa Tigers presented a cheque for $500 to Al Borchardt, board chair for NACTV. Mark Rainka, manager of the Neepawa Tigers said, “We were pleased to make this donation. The amount was the proceeds of a bottle drive held in October.”

From left: NACTV Board chair, Al Borchardt, Will Rainka “A”, Will Birnie “C,” Ryan Kostenchuk “A,” Baren Mitchler “A.” PHOTO BY JOHN DRINKWATER

A Christmas journey

By Tony Eu The Neepawa Banner Around the region, NetSet dealers are getting into the holiday spirit, collecting toys for NetSet’s Journey to Toys event. The event, which is about halfway through its lifespan, aims to fill one of NetSet’s event vehicles with new toys to be given to families in need.

The recipients of the toys range from children in hospitals to families facing a hard time. It’s even possible to specify where your donation will go.

“If there’s any recommendations on places that may need the toys, we’re all for people requesting they go to certain area and we’ll make sure they get there,” said Sherri-Lee Bulee, who works technical support at NetSet. In Neepawa, the local NetSet dealer is CWD Satellite, owned by Clinton Davie and located at 402 Mountain Ave. Donations to CWD will be passed along to Neepawa’s Salvation Army, unless of course they’ve been specified to

go elsewhere.

“We’re looking for anything from baby toys up to kids who are 11-12 years old,” said Bulee, adding, “Anything that’s new, it doesn’t have to be expensive.” The Journey to Toys event isn’t taking used toys, unfortunately, though as Bulee mentions, “If people have [used toys], there’s always somewhere that they can go for good use.”

In addition to toy donations, three locations are also accepting monetary contributions, which will either be used to buy more toys, or given straight to the applicable charity. N3 Sales, in Rathwell, the NetSet main office, in Brandon and CWD are the three locations.

If you’re planning to donate a toy, or toys, don’t worry about wrapping them. The wrapping will be done once it’s decided where the toy will go, that way, the charities will be able to match the toy to the appropriate age.

The last day for collections is Dec. 16, so don’t wait around to start your Christmas giving.

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Artist of the year plays house concert in Neepawa

Sunday, December 11, 2016 at 3:00 p.m.

Knox Presbyterian Church, Neepawa, MB

Tickets $10

Ambrosia dessert Making this Ambrosia dessert couldn’t be easier.

Simply mix together and chill for several hours or until you’re ready to serve. This lighter fruit dessert is a classic everyone is sure to love.

Ambrosia dessert 2 cups graham crumbs 1/2 cup melted butter 1 package vanilla pudding and pie filling (not instant!)

1 250 gm. package of cream cheese

2 medium bananas 1 L Cool Whip, thawed 1 can mandarin oranges, drained 3 cups mini marshmallows 1 cup shredded coconut

Mix graham crumbs and butter. Press firmly in the bottom of a 9x13” pan. Bake at 350° for five to eight minutes.

Cool. Prepare pudding mix according to directions.

Beat the cream cheese into the hot pudding. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes. Slice bananas over crust. Mix the orange pieces into pudding mix. Pour over the bananas. Fold the mini marshmallows into the Cool Whip. Spread over filling. Sprinkle coconut on top of Cool Whip. Chill two hours or until ready to use.

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Manitoba singer-songwriter Quinton Blair played a house concert at the home of Ron and Dianne Nordstrom on Friday. Quinton was recently named Roots Artist of the Year at the Manitoba Country Music Awards.

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Sun Dec.11 ..............Community Announcements 10:00 .... Calvary Church, Minnedosa 10:30 .. WMHSH - Prairie Mtn. vs MP 12:00 ..........Raising Alpacas (9/9/11) 1:00 ................Church Service - TBA 2:15 ......Crocus Synchronized ‘14 #1 4:30 ......Crocus Synchronized ‘14 #2 5:45 ... Sojourners at Stomperfest ‘16 7:00 ................Church Service - TBA 8:15 .Npa Natives vs Steinbach - 12/3 10:45 ....Community Announcements Mon Dec. 12 ..............Community Announcements 10:00 .NACI Tigers vs Deloraine - 12/2 12:30 .NACI Presents “Crazy for You” 2:30 ............. Harry’s Classic Theatre 3:45 ..........Kristen Nerbas at LVJ ‘16 4:30 N . eepawa United Church Service 5:45 ...... NACI’s Songs & Sweets ‘15 7:00 ................................Coffee Chat 8:00 N . pa Farmers v Minnedosa -12/9 10:00 ....Community Announcements Tues Dec. 13 ..............Community Announcements 10:00 ..............A Christmas Carol ‘16 11:30 ..Sons of the Pioneers - April 9 1:30 .NACI Spring Band Concert - ‘15 2:30 .... St. Dominic’s Church Service 3:45 ...........NACI vs Deloraine - 12/2 6:00 .. W. Froese, Summer Sizzle ‘14 7:00 ............................News & Views 8:00 ...................... Stomperfest 2016 8:30 ........... Selkirk Aboriginal Centre 10:00 ....Community Announcements Wed Dec. 14 ..............Community Announcements 10:00 .Npa Farmers v Minnedosa-12/9 12:00 .Old Time Dance #1 - 07/24/16 1:00 .Ambrose Bros. (Zemovay 2005) 2:30 .......................... Church Service 3:45 ... Holocaust Survivor Interviews 5:00 .Choraliers Christmas in Song ‘15 6:30 ..................................Herb Dock 7:00 ..............NAC TV BINGO - LIVE 8:00 ........................Mayor’s Hot Line 9:00 .Travel - Glasgow & Isle of Skye 10:00 ....Community Announcements NACTV programming is done by volunteers and substitutions are sometimes necessary.

Programming may also be seen livestreamed at www.nactv.tv/live .

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Thurs Dec. 15 ..............Community Announcements 10:00 ........ NAC TV Reads the News 11:00 .Old Time Dance #2 - 07/24/16 12:00 ..............................Coffee Chat 1:00 ...........................Dog Sled Race 1:45 ......... Boreal Island, Clear Lake 2:00 ........... Selkirk Aboriginal Centre 4:00 .. Tigers Tourney-Nighthawks vs Major Pratt - Game 11 - Oct. 29 6:00 .......... NAC TV Reads the News 7:00 ............................News & Views 8:00 ........................Mayor’s Hot Line 9:00 ................A Christmas Carol ‘16 10:30 ....Community Announcements Fri Dec. 16 ..............Community Announcements 10:00 .Nature - Polar Bears, Churchill 12:00 ......................Mayor’s Hot Line 1:00 ........... Mountain Road - Disc #1 1:30 ..........Neepawa Calvary Chapel 2:45 ............. Harry’s Classic Theatre 4:00 ...Fantasy Fiddlers - Sept. 21/02 5:00 .. Turkey - The Dardanelles - ‘12 5:15 .......McCreary’s Got Talent - ‘14 7:00 ................................Coffee Chat 8:00 ..............Chiller Thriller Theatre9:30 ...........NACI vs Deloraine - 12/2 11:45 ............. Chiller Thriller Theatre 1:15 ......Community Announcements Sat Dec. 17 ..............Community Announcements 10:00 ........ NAC TV Reads the News 11:00 ...... Tigers Tourney #11 -10/29 12:30 .Travel - Glasgow & Isle of Skye 1:30 .Heart Smart Cooking - Mar. 2010 2:00 ...Plumas Zion Lutheran Church 3:15 ........... Mountain Road - Disc #2 4:00 .......... NAC TV Reads the News 5:00 ........................Mayor’s Hot Line 6:00 ...... HMK Presents #1 -12/15/15 6:30 ..................................Herb Dock 7:00 ............................News & Views 8:00 ...... HMK Presents #2 -12/15/15 8:30 .Ambrose Bros. (Zemovay 2005) 10:00 ....Community Announcements Sun Dec.18 ..............Community Announcements 10:00 .... Calvary Church, Minnedosa 10:30 ..... Tigers Tourney #11 - 10/29 12:00 ..........Corine Newton , LVJ ‘14 1:00 ........... Neepawa United Church 2:15 .Npa Farmers vs Minnedosa - 12/ 4:15 .......C. Spence, Stomperfest ‘14 4:30 ................A Christmas Carol ‘16 6:00 .......Neepawa’s the Scene 2013 7:00 ........... Neepawa United Church 8:15 ........ NACI’s“Crazy for You” ‘07 10:15 ....Community Announcements

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NACTV looking to train volunteers

ACTV has been in operation as a community access TV station serving Neepawa and area since 1977.

The broadcast license is held by an eight person, community-elected board. The station broadcasts mostly locally produced programs, seven days a week, 365 days a year, on Channel 12, MTS Channel 30, Bell ExpressVu 592 and on-line through the station’s web site, nactv.tv.

In 2016, upon the retirement of the long time manager at NACTV, the board of directors entered into an agreement with the management and technical staff of the Neepawa Banner to operate the Neepawa downtown studio, at 423 Mountain Avenue, the live broadcast studio at the Yellowhead Centre Arena and on-site videography work in the area.

The Neepawa Banner has a professional staff of 10, plus a number of part-time employees and a range of freelance writers and photographers. The Banner staff have won numerous provincial awards for editing, writing, photography and page lay-out. NACTV has two paid positions and dozens of volunteers. NACTV has also won many provincial level awards of excellence. The Banner staff are diligently adding TV skills to

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their resumes and are about to embark on a volunteer recruitment and training program in the community. Many people

broadcasting, play-by-play of hockey and other team events including basketball, curling and baseball, studio manage-

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Ken Waddell from the community have stated they would like to learn parts of the industry. We can use many more.

We are setting up a volunteer program at NACTV and

ment, graphic arts, page lay-out, commercial printing, freelance assignment writing and freelance photography.

Many former NACTV volunteers have gone on to the professional ranks, that opportunity is still there for anyone who has ambitions in this field.

NACTV can’t operate without a lot of volunteers and we have had lots of interest, so we hope to get lots more and set up training sessions soon. People from all walks of life are welcome to contact us about volunteering and receiving training. Call us at NACTV at 204-476-2815 or email us at nactv@wcgwave.ca.

NACTV is also looking to hire a videographer, 4 hours per day, five days a week.

Many former NACTV volunteers have gone on to the professional ranks, that opportunity is still there for anyone who has ambitions in this field.

The Neepawa Banner that will provide an opportunity for high school students, as well as other community members, to learn any aspect they wish of the journalism industry. Because of the skill level of our staff and current volunteers, we can offer training in: videography (filming), video editing, studio operation, web design (and more importantly web content maintenance), announcing and

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kyrocketing expenses have put Manitoba Hydro in the headlines again, but this time, it isn’t related to multi-billion dollar infrastructure projects. The crown corporation was in the news this week with the release of its 2015 payroll.

The highlight wasn’t so much that the company spent close to half a billion dollars paying staff last year, but how that money was divided among the MY corporation’s PERSPECTIVE 6,410 employees. Including base pay, overtime and ate benefits, 2,251 employees ackman tkinson earned more than $100,000 and 52 employees earned more than $200,0000. While most base salaries appear in line with comparable private sector jobs, the big driver for large compensation packages was overtime.

An analysis done by CBC News found 90 employees who saw their salaries more than double because of overtime payments.

When they included other perks and northern allowance payments, 133 employees saw their pay increase by more than double their base salaries.

Hydro is one of those tough companies to criticize. Like health care workers or police officers, we want them there doing their jobs when we need them. When winter storms knock out power lines, we want them working overtime to return service or prevent outages. They do a good job and unlike those in other provinces, we seldom find ourselves without power. But not all of those high earners are working in the cold to keep the lights on.

Scott Powell, Manitoba Hydro’s manager of public affairs, was quoted by the CBC saying that for staff working on big projects, such as the Keeyask dam or restoring service after a big storm, overtime costs can rise quickly. He added that they balance overtime costs against the costs of hiring and training new, short-term employees, which can cost more than paying out $100,000 in overtime.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, the union that represents close to 3,000 Manitoba Hydro employees, argues that the large payouts are needed to offset working conditions. Mike Velie, union spokesperson and business manager, said to the CBC that work takes place in harsh environments and requires long separations from family. He added that sometimes, Hydro faces competition for employees, who are lured out of province by even higher wages. He said that salaries and overtime often are in line with what workers can make elsewhere.

We understand that going out to restore power in the middle of a snowstorm is worth something. We understand that working long shifts in remote communities far from home is worth something, but there are some aspects of the company’s compensation that are a little harder to swallow. For example, more than $1.3 million was paid out in a “downtown” allowance to the 1,600 workers in the company’s downtown head office. The $840 a year is paid to offset some of the additional costs of working downtown. It’s hard to see just what kind of hardships these employees face beyond those experienced by every other person working downtown.

The company is facing financial concerns that will force it to take a serious look at all of its cost, including compensation.

The crown corporation currently has a debt of about $13 billion and as projects such as BiPole III move ahead, that debt is expected to climb to $25 billion within the next five years. Once complete, these projects can open doors to export contracts, but those within and outside the corporation have expressed worry over the cost of servicing that rising debt. In October, Hydro board members and executives said at an open house that tough decisions, such as a hiring freeze and rate increases, would have to be made to improve the company’s financials.

We need and want reliable power, but that doesn’t mean that the company’s pay structure, both base pay levels and overtime needs, is beyond question.

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Opinion

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Christmas is a time to relate I

n his first public statement following his election, Pope Francis set out his vision for a Catholic church that was prepared to use its resources and influence to help those who were most in need; the poor, the prisoners, the refugees, the displaced and the homeless, to name but a few.

As he heard Francis speak, one of the cardinals turned to his friend, Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York, and said: “My word! He sounds just like Jesus;” to which Dolan replied: “I think that’s part of his job description.” Both chuckled—quietly, of course.

It’s hard to argue with the content of the comments Pope Francis shared that day. It’s equally hard to deny the conviction with which they were shared. His words were primarily written for and shared with the leaders of his church. But thanks to modern technology, millions of people from all faith traditions heard him urge all Christians everywhere to go back to

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Neil Strohschein the Bible, read about the Christ whose name we bear and then in our personal lives, our public lives and our religious lives, strive to be as he was and do as he did.

That will, of necessity, force us to reevaluate some of our policies and practices, especially as we realize how many of today’s needy Jesus can relate to. You see, at one time in his life, he was one of them. Here are a few examples of what I mean.

The refugees—Jesus knows how it feels to be forced to flee his homeland and take refuge in another country to keep from being killed by an evil king who wanted him dead.

The homeless—Jesus never owned a home or rented an apartment. As he moved from place to place during his ministry, he stayed with friends

who welcomed him into their homes and gave him a place at the table and a bed for the night.

The persecuted—Jesus was constantly hounded, harassed, tormented and pressured by those who did not share his beliefs and who wanted him silenced.

The workers—Jesus spent the first 30 years of his life as one of them.

He worked in his earthly father’s carpenter shop, helping to support and care for his mother and siblings. He understands the challenges faced by those who work long hours each day just to earn enough to get by.

The frustrated—especially those who have lost confidence in governments or those who lead the various branches of organized religion. Jesus openly criticized the re-

ligious leaders of his day and condemned them for their hypocrisy, pride and love of money. He was equally critical of King Herod and some of the things he had done during his reign as governor of Jerusalem and Judea. He understands those frustrations very well indeed.

The bereaved and grieving—Jesus was no stranger to any of those things. He wept openly while standing at the grave of his good friend Lazarus and no doubt had many other times when he stood next to those who were grieving and spoke words of comfort to them.

The Christmas story is all about God coming to earth, in the person of Jesus Christ, to seek and to save those who were poor, in prison, suffering, and grieving. A Jesus who can meet people at their point of need and grant them healing is God’s gift to us.

A church that is prepared to go out into society and spent its resources meeting needs and healing hurts should be our gift to the world.

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he pristine blanket of snow has not only covered a multitude of sins - (yes, even with the long open fall, not all the yard projects were completed!) - it has transformed an ordinary walk into a wonderland. There really is no ‘ordinary’ walk, every day there is a subtle shift in colour and in the progress of the season. If one looks. But this heavy covering snow has created deep and mysterious shadows under the trees while street light reflections brighten every path.

Tonight, the wind was howling and the snow driven before it. My little dogs were puzzled that we passed our turn off twice, simply because there was more to see and feel. Our corner of town is wondrously arrayed for this festive season.

Some yards are filled with

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen the sparkle of dancing laser lights. Some homes are protected by a giant snowman, or minion, or Santa. In the gale force wind they bob and sway on their anchors. Simple lines of blue lights, homes outlined with soft white lights, trees bedecked and deer and sleighs, beauty everywhere. Windows are lit, and baubled trees centre the living room.

When ‘we’ walk after dark, my companions tend to slow down. A day walk is more like a gallop, my arms extended as Hoover and Miss Daisy rush at each new sight and smell.

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he other day we all agreed that winter was here. It started to rain, but because the temperature was below zero, it all turned into ice. Cars were caged in a layer of ice. Streets became skating rinks. It was too dangerous to even put one foot outside the door.

Even my dog slid right down the deck to the stairs.

The saltshaker came in handy.

After dark, they still lead, at a slower pace. As we pass a house where a dog is tethered they walk a little taller, a little prouder.

If a dog is watching them through a window, they adopt the same pose. Free and walking tall, taking my lady out for her constitutional! They have learned to keep to the tracks, easy travelling. And if they drag their tummies through the wet snow they know they need a warm shower to get the snowballs off.

And so we walk, up one street and down the other. I am filled with contentment.

Filled with the wonder of

safely walking for miles, just out the door and down the street. The wind and I have a long term romance. Fifty steps to the north and I am free from the protective shelter of town. Head down, leaning into the wind, extending my energy to the point of needing to turn and retreat with the wind pushing me homeward. The crunch of the snow, the sparkle of the lights, the gentle wave of someone puzzled by this trio enjoying a storm.

A winter storm walk makes me feel incredibly small and invincibly large.

One very tiny being in an amazing enormous world.

A speck, a living breathing speck of humanity. And large, a destined being with a destined purpose.

A part of the mystery of the season. A part of the mystery of life.

I heard that quite a few people fell and got hurt, but none too serious. I think that we, who are getting older, need to be even more careful, because we do not heal that quickly any more. You might say, well the Lord will look after me, but He has given us also common sense and we need to use that. The Lord will supply our needs and sometimes even beyond that, but this winter we all need to try to stay safe and thank the Lord for each day that He keeps us safe. Paul tells us in Philippians 4:19 that God will meet all our needs according to his riches in Jesus Christ.

Have a safe week.

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New research targets for the beef industry Canada has an opportunity to play a leading role in meeting rising global food production needs responsibly, through investments in agriculture research across a variety of disciplines. Today, the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) and the national Beef Value Chain Roundtable (BVCRT) released a strategy to achieve high priority beef research objectives that support increasing productivity while remaining environmentally, socially and economically sustainable.

The new Canadian Beef Research and Technology Transfer Strategy will support the industry’s ability to manage challenges and sustainably supply demand.

This strategy builds upon the success of the 2012-2018 National Beef Research Strategy. The new strategy’s research objectives are to be captured by 2023.

With long-term trends of rising temperatures, decreasing precipitation and greater weather variability, ongoing research and innovation is necessary to produce adequate livestock feed. Development and adoption of technologies can also enable the industry to continually improve efficiencies that reduce its environmental footprint. Production efficiencies reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the land, water and fossil fuels needed to produce each kilogram of safe, high quality beef.

While facing several challenges related to competitiveness, the industry is tasked to increase production.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has projected beef consumption to grow 1.8 million tonnes or 6 per cent in developed countries and 6.8 million tonnes or 17 per cent in developing countries over the next ten years.

“With a growing global population that desires beef, research and innovation is critical to produce more using limited resources,” said Andrea Brocklebank, Executive Director of the BCRC and Chair of the BVCRT Research Committee. “The Canadian beef industry will be increasingly challenged to responsibly increase productivity while remaining environmentally, socially and economically sustainable. Adequate research and technology transfer funding, infrastructure and expertise focused on the knowledge and innovations that have the greatest potential to advance the industry are key to meeting this important objective.”

The strategy identifies desired research outcomes related to beef quality, food safety, animal health and welfare, feed grains and feed efficiency, forage and grassland productivity, environmental sustainability and antimicrobial use, resistance and alternatives. It encourages greater communication and collaboration between the various beef research funding agencies across Canada so that funding can be allocated in ways that adequately address industry priorities, avoid duplication, and enhance adoption.

“Limited, fragmented funding does not complement or adequately support a national value proposition of Canada as a leader in animal health, food safety, and quality,” added Brocklebank. “Clear direction of funding allocations across funding agencies is needed to achieve specific outcomes that adequately address industry research priorities. Together we can invest in a portfolio of research that includes both near-term and long-term research.”

The strategy was developed for and by industry stakeholders, researchers, research institutions and beef research funding agencies. It outlines how research dollars have been invested in the past, which research issues are of highest importance to industry stakeholders and specific desired outcomes that require dedicated research or technology transfer.

The strategy will better enable the industry to achieve its core research objectives of enhancing industry sustainability, improving production efficiencies, improving consumer confidence and beef demand, and improving public confidence in Canadian beef.

The Canadian Beef Research and Technology Transfer Strategy 2018 – 2023 was developed through an extensive collaborative process that engaged researchers, funders and grassroots producers.

Beef Cattle Research Council

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Fighting diabetes, one cookie at a time

By Tony Eu The Neepawa Banner The Pedersen family, with the help of some friends, put on their third annual diabetes fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 17. One of the Pedersen’s daughters, Josie, has Type 1 diabetes. Out of all the people who are diagnosed with diabetes, only five to 10 per cent of them have Type 1.

“Josie and her sister, Rebecca-Lynn, enlist the help of friends for the fundraiser day,” said Christine Pedersen, Josie and Rebecca-Lynn’s mother. “We include fellow Type 1 [diabetic] Kyla Wahoski and her sisters to help.

Kyla brings a couple friends to help on the day of the fundraiser as well,” Pedersen added.

Each year, the girls try to hold the event as close to Nov. 14 as possible, to coincide with World Diabetes Day. The fundraiser took place outside of It’s Time Fashion and Gifts, with the permission of storeowner Ineke Mack.

Selling a cup of hot chocolate and a cookie for $2, the group managed to raise $1,000 over the two hours they were set-up. The group covered the cost of the items from their own pockets.

In addition to regular hot chocolate, they also offered sugar free hot chocolate and a limited amount of coffee.

“Community support has always been phenomenal and this year was no exception,” Pedersen noted, “Our only goal each year is to sell out of cookies and this year we did, 26 dozen.”

The money raised from the event, as well as an additional $390, was donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

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Above: While some of the volunteers served hot chocolate and cookies, the rest held up signs advertising the fundraiser.

Since the group is made of school aged kids and their families, the fundraiser started after school.

Above: Community members who came to support the fundraiser received a cookie from Tim Horton’s and a hot chocolate, for $2.

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Above: Along with the table cloth, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation donated a number of other promotional items after being contacted by the group. However, the group ended up being too busy selling cookies to set up the rest of the items.

An Invitation to the Community & Surrounding Area Christmas Service of Candlelight & Remembrance Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.

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Winter storm can’t cool Talent for HOPE

PHOTOS COURTESY OF MICHELLE YOUNG

On Nov. 29, NACI’s social justice group, HOPE, hosted an evening talent show featuring student performers. In additional to showcasing local talent, the event also raised close to $800 for HOPE’s local and international projects.

Above: From left: Rebecca Lynn Pedersen, Abigail Plett, Declan Smith, Charlene Vandenbosch, S t e p h a n i e M o r f i t t a n d M a d i s o n M o o r e h e l p e d a t t h e d o o r a s w e l l a s t h e r a ff l e t a b l e .

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By Kate Jackman-Atkinson The Neepawa Banner Last week, students from NACI’s HOPE group treated the community to a showcase of local talent, all while raising money for a good cause. On Nov. 29, Talent For HOPE featured 15 performances, dessert, as well as information about the activities undertaken by HOPE, the school’s 85 member social justice group.

While the stormy weather kept some at home, the event drew 105 paid guests. Sydney McLaughlin, a second-year HOPE member who made one of the presentations about the group, said that the turn out was much better than they were expecting.

The performances included singing, music, dancing, a comedy skit and a video showcasing the talents of the figure skating club. While many of the performers were members of HOPE, any student could participate. The student performers were in grades 6 through 12 and making their second performance of the day. Earlier in the day, they performed at the NACI Talent Show, an in-school show organized

by Amy Spring’s Grade 9 Social Studies class to raise money for the Children’s Hospital.

Selena Santos, who has been a member of HOPE for two years and also performed at the show, said, “I was happy to be a part of it.”

Included in their ticket price, all attendees were treated to a dessert, made by the HOPE group members.

Talent for HOPE helped to raise money for the groups projects, both local and international. This year, they are focusing their international efforts on Haiti. “It was a good way to raise money and recognize talent, we have a lot of talented people [in the school],” said McLaughlin.

Michelle Young, one of HOPE’s teacher advisors, echoed that, saying, “It was an opportunity to truly showcase talent.”

Sherri Hollier, a HOPE

teacher advisor, said that the evening performance offered a chance for parents and grandparents to come out and support the performers. Despite the weather, Hollier said, “I was very happy with the response.”

As well as charging admission, the HOPE group gathered a total of 26 prizes for a rainbow auction. Young said that the students put the prizes together themselves, without soliciting donations from businesses. Hollier said that in addition to raffle tickets, the students were also selling Rafiki bracelets, which are made by mothers in Kenya. The bracelets were for sale at the school into the first

week of December. HOPE teacher advisor Charlene Vandenbosch oversaw the raffle table and praised the students’ work, saying, “Everybody did a really good job.”

In total, the event raised $800. Some of the proceeds will be given to the group’s global cause, which this year, is helping to rebuilt Haiti after it was recently hit by a hurricane. Part of the money will be used to help local or provincial causes, such as purchasing needed items for Winnipeg Harvest.

Overall, Bhea Cubacub, who is in her third year in HOPE and MCed the event, said, “It was good experience.”

From left: Grade 9 and 10 students Andrea Rivera, Alpa Duque, Christina Babadilla and Shamira Peralta.

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On Nov. 29, talented NACI students performed in two talent shows. In the afternoon, Amy Spring’s Grade 9 Social Studies class organized an in-school show in support of the Children’s Hospital. In the evening (pictured) the students performed at a show organized by HOPE, the school’s social justice group.

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By Kate Jackman-Atkinson The Neepawa Banner On Nov. 29, students in Amy Spring’s NACI Grade 9 social studies class treated the school to a showcase of talent, while also raising money for a good cause.

This is the second year that Spring has enlisted her students to organize a talent show, called the NACI Talent Show, featuring students from the school.

The event was a fundraiser and the students voted on which charity they wanted to support.

This year, the Children’s Hospital was selected as the beneficiary. The students were even treated to a special visit from the Children’s Hospital mascot, which was sent out for the event.

Interested students from Grade 6 to 12 signed up for the showcase, which featured singing, dancing, music from piano and drums as well as a comedy routine. There was also a

video featuring members of the figure staking club showing off their skills.

Students J’lyn Funk, Jessica Wither, Daxx Turner, Tristen Boersma, Brooklyn Chartrand and Kyle Rellamas described putting on the talent show as a good experience. Between them, the students were involved in a range of tasks required to put the show on, including advertising, staging and filming.

Chartrand, a performer and organizer, said that the best part of the experience was seeing their hard work pay off. Rellamas, who filmed the performance in addition to being an organizer, said his favourite part was actually seeing the show. Boersma said that he was surprised by how much money they raised.

Each person paid admission to attend the talent show and classes also made additional dona-

tions. In total, Spring said that about $800 was raised at the event.

Through organizing the talent show, Spring says she hopes to teach her students about active citizenship and responsibility as well as collaboration and engagement. The whole class was involved in organizing the talent show, with students signing up for different committees.

Spring says that being involved in different aspects can help the students move outside their comfort zone, as well as learn new skills.

While the social studies students’ talent show was put on for NACI students, that evening, the performers got one more chance to showcase their skills, this time for the community as a whole. The second talent show, which included the same performers, was a fundraiser hosted by HOPE, NACI’s social justice group.

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Dr.Goodbear high fives NACI students as they enter the NACI Talent Show. The show, put on by Amy Spring’s Grade 9 Social Studies class, raised over $600 for the Children’s Hospital.

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Despite several new names in the lineup, the Neepawa Natives are still getting the same old results with a pair of weekend losses. The first defeat was at the hands of Vaughn Dupre and the rest of the Steinbach Pistons on Saturday, Dec. 3, by the score of 4-1. This game would be the first in a Natives’ sweater for Nick Schultze and second for Josh Sielsky, who were both added in advance of the MJHL roster deadline on Dec. 1.

As for the game itself, the Pistons opened up the scoring at 6:57 of the first period when team captain Jordan Bochinski notched his 11th goal of the season.

The assist was given to Dupre, a rookie forward from Ste. Anne.

One of Neepawa’s new arrivals, Josh Sielsky, did what he could to help, scoring the only goal of the game for the Natives. That was Sielsky’s second goal and third point for Neepawa, since he was traded to the club from the Portage Terriers. Reigan Buchanan assisted on the play.

Unfortunately, Neepawa simply was unable to keep up with the faster paced Pistons, as the line of Bochinski, Dupre and Braden Purtill added two more goals in the opening frame. Dupre scored his sixth of the year at 9:56, while Purtill secured his second of the season at 13:11. The Pistons added one more on a power play, as Darby Gula put away the opportunity.

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Chiefs conquer the north

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner The Yellowhead AAA Midget Chiefs have returned from northern Manitoba with a pair of important road victories against the Norman Northstars. The first game was on Saturday, Dec. 3 at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena and started with a Jacob Tibbatts goal 12:08 into the first period. Just under two minutes later, Josh Belcher added to Yellowhead’s lead with his fifth goal of the season, making it 2-0 after 20 minutes of play.

Parker Johnson added Yellowhead’s third goal in the middle frame on an even strength effort. Then Tibbatts scored his second of the night, providing Yellowhead with the 4-0 lead heading into the final 20 minutes of regulation. Eric Lemoine made it 5-0 early in the third, while Charles Monger spoiled the shutout bid of Yellowhead goaltender Reese Jones, late in the game, making the final score 5-1 for the Chiefs. Jones made 42 saves on the evening, while Norman’s Allan Kohli made 45 saves for the Northstars in the loss.

For the second game on Sunday, Dec. 4, it turned into an offensive shootout with Yellowhead outlasting Norman by the score of 7-5.

Monger opened up the scoring for the Northstars just 2:12 into the opening period. That lead lasted for just 10 minutes, as Mackenzie Belinski put away his 11th goal of the season, with a backhander. Yellowhead followed quickly with goals from Jacob Tibbatts and Cole Muir to give the Chiefs the 3-1 cushion.

Yellowhead’s lead would expand in the second, with Jaxon Heeney beating Kohli less than two minutes into the period. Noah Geekie followed up by putting the puck into the net to make it 5-1 at the mid-point of the game.

Penalty problems would end up costing the Chiefs before the end of the second, however, as forward Albert Berard scored two power-play goals, to make it a 5-3 score after 40 minutes.

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T h e s u c c e s s f u l s e a s o n f o r t h e Ye l l o w h e a d A A A M i d g e t C h i e f s c o n t i n u e d in Thompson last weekend as they faced the Norman Northstars.

The Northstars looked as though they’d make it a game when Henry Muchikekwanape scored less than 90 seconds into the third period, making it 5-4. Yellowhead answered back quickly though, with a pair of goals just over a minute later. Cole Muir and Noah Geekie notched those markers. While Berard would complete the hat trick for Norman with just 6:37 left to play, it wouldn’t be enough, as Yellowhead left the ice with the 7-5 win.

Jeremy Dutcawich made 23 saves for the Chiefs for the win, while Muir had a huge day with four points (two goals - two assists). These recent wins elevate the Chiefs (16-4-2) into a tie for first place in the league, with the Winnipeg Wild (17-3-0). The Chiefs return to the ice at home on Saturday, Dec. 10, when they take on the Central Plains Capitals. Then on Sunday, Dec. 11, Yellowhead will challenge the Interlake Lightning.

Female Chiefs engulfed by St. Mary’s Flames

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner The Yellowhead AAA Midget Female Chiefs took a break from league play last weekend for a pair of exhibition games against the St. Mary’s Flames. The results from those games were not what Yellowhead was hoping for, as they were beaten in both contests.

The first game was played on Friday, Dec. 2 at the Shoal Lake Communiplex. Though Yellowhead

was able to keep pace with St. Mary’s for the majority of regulation, a three goal run in the third provided the 4-1 win for the Flames.

Tatum Amy put away the only goal of the night for Yellowhead, while Jena Barscello and Morgan Ramsay assisted on the play.

These two teams would meet on the ice once again the following day, this time in Winnipeg at the MTS Iceplex. A strong effort in the third period, which included three goals, led St. Mary’s to the 6-4 victory.

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Gladstone wins pair It was a big weekend for the Gladstone Lakers, as they picked up a pair of victories. First they doubled up the Pilot Mound Pilots, by the score of 6-3, on Friday, Dec. 2. Sean Kubas had a huge night for the Lakers with a four goal, two assist effort. Jordan Geddes was close behind Kubas, with a five point performance of his own (1G -4A) The next night, Gladstone hosted the Deloraine Royals and were victorious by a 7-4 margin. The scoring was a bit more evenly split among the Lakers roster, as Richard Henderson and Dave Walker each notched a pair of goals apiece, while Kubas, Geddes and Regan Stire added singles.

MacGregor falls to Cartwright The Wild put in an excellent effort, but were not rewarded with a win over the Cartwright Clippers, falling 6-5 on Saturday, Dec. 3. Tyler Hamm had two goals for MacGregor, while Justin Minoletti, Kelly Rintoul and Scott Rintoul rounded out the scoring for the club.

Minnedosa game cancelled A scheduled game for Dec. 3 between the Minnedosa Bombers and the Boissevain Border Kings had to be postponed. The reason for the cancellation was due to problems with the ice plant in Minnedosa. The showdown will be rescheduled for January.

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Belinski wins monthly award Submitted The Neepawa Banner The Manitoba AAA Midget Hockey League is pleased to announce that Mackenzie Belinski of the Yellowhead Chiefs is the Motel Six Forward of the Month for November.

In 10 games for the Chiefs, Belinski netted six goals and added nine assists, helping the Chiefs maintain second place in the league standings.

Highlighting Belinski’s month was a six point effort versus the league leading Winnipeg Wild.

Mack is in his second season with the Chiefs and currently second in team scoring (10 goals - 15 assists). Honourable mentions include Cade Kowalski of Pembina Valley, Duncan Pierce of the Winnipeg Thrashers and the Brandon AAA Wheat Kings’ Lynden McCallum Defensive Award Curtis Ireland of the Brandon AAA Wheat Kings is the Chicken Chef Defenseman of the Month for November. In nine games for the Wheat Kings, Ireland amassed two goals and six assists. He now has two goals and 15 assist on the season and sits fourth on his team in scoring. Ireland is in his second year with the Wheat Kings and property of the Everett Silvertips. Honourable mentions this month include Winnipeg’s Carson Tiede and Yellowhead’s Chad Nychuk Goaltender Award The Manitoba AAA Midget Hockey League has announced that Zachary Bennett of the Winnipeg Thrashers is the CCM Goaltender of the Month for November. Bennett appeared in five games in November and had a 4-1-0 record. His .975 save percentage, 1.24 goals against average and two shutouts helped earn him the honour. Bennett is in his second season with the Thrashers and has a 8-3-0-1 record with a .950 sv% and 1.58 GAA. Honourable mention were Adam Swan of Interlake and Max Paddock of Brandon.

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Munro Farms Supplies, Shur-Gro support post-secondary education ACC Foundation says, “The partnership we have with Shur-Gro Farm Services and Munro Farm Supplies are the types of connections we love to see in our community. The generous support of donors like them, allow our students to focus on studies instead of worrying about finances. This allows the student to succeed, and give back much like Ron and his company do, and the community benefits as a whole!”

By Ken Waddell The Neepawa Banner

At the Manitoba legislature Christmas open house on Dec. 3, Eileen Clarke, Minister of Indigenous and Municipal Affairs and MLA for Agassiz greeted many guests including Ken Waddell, president of the Neepawa Natives Junior A Hockey team. In the background is a Neepawa Natives team jersey the minister has proudly displayed in her office.

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Winnipeg teacher still missing Thanks for Submitted Winnipeg Police Service The Winnipeg Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 50 year old male, Kevin Dilk.

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Police are concerned for Dilk’s well-being and are asking anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to contact the Winnipeg Police Service Missing Persons Unit at 986-6250.

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Obituary Edward (Eddie) Rempel Peacefully, Eddie Rempel of Plumas, MB, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016 at the age of 79 years.

Son of Jacob and Sarah Rempel, Eddie was born on April 27, 1937 in the Morris Municipality and resided in Lowe Farm, Manitoba. He was one of 13 siblings. At the age of 9, Eddie and his family moved to the Plumas area where he attended Soudan School.

He embarked on a career in construction at an early age.

Eddie reminisced fondly of his years working in BC and was very proud of his involvement in the construction of the Alaska Highway. He spoke fondly of the many friends and memories made.

On Nov. 4th, 1966, Eddie married his wife of 50 years – Joyce Rempel (nee Sadowski). He started his position as grader operator, one he took great pride in, with Manitoba Department of Highways in 1968. He worked for 28 years before retiring in 1996.

He enjoyed playing sports in his active years and later watching his family participate in various sports.

His six grandchildren were also his pride and joy and he would talk about them with a smile. The phone was always by his side to get the latest updates, on them and his many family members. The phone was his lifeline.

Always one to deliver a joke, or one of his “Eddie-isms”, he made others laugh. This was especially prevalent within his family.

Eddie leaves to mourn his wife of 50 years Joyce; son Brent (Paula) Rempel; Brenda Tonn (Darren); Darryl (Donna) Rempel. He was blessed with six grandchildren Emma and Jacob; Hailey and Troy; and Jax and Gage.

He is also survived by siblings John (Diane), Abe (Judy), Dave (Deanna), Sue Baker, Mary Pilkey, Anne (Jim) Kabaluk, Lena McKenzie, Katherine Remple, and Jackie Rempel; in-laws Fran (Alec) Porosky, Marlene (Mel) Fischer, Colin Sadowski, Gail (Bill) Clark; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Funeral Service was held on Friday, November 18, 2016 at 2:00 pm at the Plumas United Church with Wendy Denbow officiating. Interment followed at the Plumas Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Plumas Seniors Support Services, Plumas Community Garden, or the Palliative Care Memory Tree or a charity of your choice.

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The family of James “Joe” Fraser would like to thank everyone for the kindness, food, flowers, cards and offers of help shown to us on the passing of our Father. To Lynne Sanderson for all her help and the eulogy that was given; to all the Legion members whose tribute to our Father will never be forgotten; to Clarke’s Funeral Home for their excellent services provided to make our week a lot easier and to the Ladies from the United Church for the luncheon served. Thank You All.

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TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION invites applications for the following position Glenella School Educational Assistant Starting January 9, 2017 Applications close on December 19, 2016.

For more information Contact Paul McDonald 204-352-4253 Submit letter of application and resume to: Paul McDonald, Principal Glenella School Box 59, Glenella, MB.,R0J 0V0 Phone 352-4253, Fax 352-4330 e-mail pmcdonald@trsd32.mb.ca Although all applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

We would like to say Thank You to the Doctors and Nurses at Gladstone and Neepawa Hospital for the care given to Craige to the Neepawa Chemo Unit, the Paramedics, Palliative Care Gladstone, Clarke’s Funeral Home, Rita Friesen, Arden group for serving lunch and to everyone who attended the celebration of life for Craige.

Thank you to our wonderful families, great friends and neighbors for flowers, cards, phone calls, food and other acts of kindness at this difficult time.

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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.

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Compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience Please apply by resume by to: Munro Farm Supplies Ltd. 271 Railway St, Box 455, Neepawa MB R0J 1H0 Attention: Cam Tibbett Email: camtibbett@munrofarmsupplies.com Only individuals being considered for this position will be contacted.

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

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

Responsibilities / Duties include but are not limited to: • Slaughter, eviscerate and mark hogs for further processing • Cut pork carcasses into primal cuts for further detailed specifications intended for commercial, industrial, institutional or wholesale use • To de-bone edible part and remove inedible organs or parts

The successful candidate must complete a Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry check.

The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications: • Be able to work in a culturally diverse workplace • Have a good work ethic • Focus on treating people with dignity and respect • Appreciate a stable long term work environment • Experience as an Industrial Butcher or trimmer is required • Completion of secondary school may be required

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invites applications for a full time Educational Assistant at Hazel M. Kellington School This Educational Assistant position is full time (5.75 hours per day) and will commence on January 9, 2017.

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Send application including references by NOON, Tuesday, December 13, 2016 to: Rhonda Dickenson Coordinator of Student Services Beautiful Plains School Division Box 700 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 TEL: (204) 476-2388 FAX: (204) 476-3606 EMAIL: bpsd@bpsd.mb.ca Only those selected for a short list will be contacted.

Others are thanked for their interest now.

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Call (204) 476-3401

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135 Boundary Street, Neepawa, MB

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Neepawa Pharmacy A-225 Ellen Street, Neepawa, MB

204-476-2315 GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR ALL YOUR LOVED ONES!

Bamboo Garden Restaurant

440 Mountain Ave, Neepawa 204-894-8329

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Harris Pharmacy

204-476-2888 or 204-476-3157 424 Mountain Ave. Neepawa

Find us on 300 Mountain Ave. Neepawa

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PARTICIPATING MERCHANTS

103 Main Street East Neepawa, MB 204-476-2663

Dr. Gerard Murray

302 Ellen Street, Neepawa, MB Jennifer & Kevin Enns

204-476-8852

Optometrist

NEEPAWA VILLAGE OPTICAL

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HARRIS PHARMACY 424 Mountain Ave. Neepawa, MB

300 Mountain Ave. Neepawa 204-476-5164 Proud to be locally owned and operated!

366 Mountain Ave. Neepawa, MB

NEEPAWA Harris Pharmacy TIRE LTD.

Highway #16 West Neepawa 204-476-5091

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Thanks for shopping Local

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

10% off Calgon Products

Thank you to all our customers for their business throughout 2016!

Looking forward to serving you in 2017 - Nelson & staff

20% off 20% off Gift packs Fragrances and Brompton & 15% off Langley Makeup

15% off Jewelry & Scarves 20% off Purses