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On Wednesday, Dec 14, Al Derhak was manning the end of the hose, as a crew from the Town of Neepawa completed the day’s third flooding of the outdoor rink at the Flats. It takes about 10 floods to get the rink ready for use and each flood uses about 1,000 gallons of water.

They are hoping to have the rink ready for the Christmas break.

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Ducks Unlimited banquet a success Banner Staff The Neepawa Banner Another great Ducks Unlimited Canada event was held in Neepawa on Nov. 19. The committee decided that for this year, there was a need to move to a larger venue in hopes of attracting more people.

It worked, as there were close to 200 attendees at the Yellowhead Centre. The financial numbers are still being calculated but it is expected that the event did even better than last year.

A great live and silent auction, coupled with new raffles, made for an enjoyable evening. One of the highlights of the live auction was an all inclusive fishing trip to Burntwood Lake Lodge and Outcamps which went for $5,000.

Brent Sorenson and Marla Steen were recognized with service awards for their hard work on the Neepawa committee. Brent received his three year pin and Marla received her 10 year certificate and pin.

The Neepawa DU committee was also recognized with the Suzuki Canada Award for DUC “Committee of the Year” for Western

Grant writing workshop teaches essential skills

By Miranda Leybourne The Neepawa Banner The Town of Neepawa hosted a grant writing workshop at the town office board room on Dec. 7, with four people representing different local non-profit groups in attendance.

Amanda Novak, the town’s Leisure Services manager, says the workshop focused on teaching people how to decide on which grants to apply for, helping them understand the application process and proposal writing.

“Most organizations don’t have a plan put together,” Novak says. “I really want to stress to them that they need to talk about having a five year plan...and they need to review it annually so they can update it and have projects planned...so if they do hear of a grant they are eligible for, or one comes to their attention, they are prepared.”

Novak says she is happy with the turnout of the event, noting the participants all got a lot from the program.

“I [wanted] people to not have to feel that intimidation factor that a lot of organizations applying for grants feel, because they feel intimidated and overwhelmed,” she explains. “Once they get used to the idea and know how to put the information together, they’ll feel a lot more confident about it.”

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Community Christmas Decorating the tree with mittens and scarves

By Tony Eu The Neepawa Banner Enjoying a home cooked meal with friends and family is always a good time and when it comes to Christmas, it’s a tradition. Unfortunately, some people are unable to take part, for a wide variety of reasons. Thanks to the efforts of Jean Blatt, the owner of the Chicken Delight in Neepawa, these people are able to experience the tradition of a Christmas dinner with good food and good company.

On Christmas Day, Sunday, Dec. 25, Blatt is holding her annual Community Christmas Dinner, from 2 to 5 p.m. “[It’s a] full course turkey dinner: turkey, ham, potatoes, vegetables, gravy, stuffing, dinner rolls and cranberry sauce,” Blatt said.

While the event starts at 2 p.m., people can arrive anytime during the three hours, though Blatt notes that people should arrive early enough to finish eating by 5 p.m. “We do have cleanup, so we’re not going to throw anybody out [at 5 p.m.],” she added.

The event, which started over a decade ago, began as a way to give a traditional Christmas dinner to those who would otherwise spend Christmas alone.

“It started off with people sitting at home by themselves,” Blatt noted, “but it’s not necessarily that now.” She added, “What I’m looking for is people that are on their own at Christmas time, maybe some elderly people that just aren’t up to cooking anymore and don’t want to sit by themselves, [as well as] people whose families aren’t around.”

Blatt hopes for the event to be more of a gathering for friends to get together and enjoy a meal, encouraging people to attend.

The Neepawa Handy-Van is even offering rides to and from the event. For those who are unable to attend though, there is the option to have a meal delivered.

The best part? All the services are free, from the Handy-Van to the food.

“We take donations, if you’d like to give them,” Blatt remarked, “but it doesn’t cost anything.”

All the services are done through volunteering, with volunteers delivering food and Blatt providing the building and paying for the food out-of-pocket.

“We usually give the donations to one of the things going on around town,”

Blatt said, mentioning that in some previous years, donations have gone to Salvation Army and even Siloam Mission, in Winnipeg.

“It would kind of be nice if I knew you were coming,” Blatt mentioned, but added that it’s not necessary to call ahead. “We live in Manitoba and as we found out last week, the weather can turn really ugly, really fast.

If you’re thinking that you might want to drive to Winnipeg to have dinner with your kids and you wake up that morning in the middle of a semi-blizzard, maybe you’re not going,” she explained.

That being said, if you want your meal delivered, some notice is required. “If you want delivery, you have to maybe give us a day’s notice, or even call later the day before or the morning of,” Blatt said.

If you’re interested in the event and wish to call and give Blatt the headsup, she can be reached by calling Chicken Delight, at 204-476-7500. Anyone wanting the services of the Handy-Van for the event will need to contact Genie Barnaby, at 204-476-2009.

Submitted The Neepawa Public Library The first Christmas Cheer Mitten Tree at the Neepawa Library has been an overwhelming success!

We asked for donations of mittens, hats and scarves to decorate our tree so we could add them to the other generous local donations to the Salvation Army’s Christmas Cheer Hampers. The response has been amazing! Over 50 items are on our tree, including mittens, gloves, hats and scarves and we know each and every item will make the winter a little more bearable for SUBMITTED PHOTO The mitten tree at the the recipients. We are still Neepawa Public Library collecting until December 16. Thank you to everyone is covered in pieces of who contributed. clothing to be donated.

Perhaps you are looking for some last-minute food or craft inspiration for your holiday gatherings? We have many recipe and crafting books at the library with both traditional and new ideas to add to your get-togethers. In addition, our magazine racks are full of contemporary ideas from Martha Stewart and Oprah to Canadian Living, Good Housekeeping and Family Circle. There’s also Craft Ideas and Crochet! and

Evil people don’t understand justice, but those who follow the Lord understand completely.

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Love of Knitting as well if you are simply looking for a new project for yourself.

We’re also looking forward to the new year at the library - Storytime will begin once again on January 13 at 11:00 am. There will be rhymes, stories and crafts each week for pre-school age children and their caregivers.

Please join us with your little readers for another eight weeks of rhyming fun and story reading.

The library will close for a short break on December 26 and 27, so be sure to stock up on enough reading material to carry through until December 28! It would not do to be without books to read on those quiet days after all the turkey and pie days.

“A lovely thing about Christmas is that it’s compulsory, like a thunderstorm, and we all go through it together.”

– Garrison Keillor, Leaving Home

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Merry Christmas to all

NEEPAWA ACCESS 12 Sun Dec.18 ..............Community Announcements 10:00 .... Calvary Church, Minnedosa 10:30 .Tigers Tourn - Game 11 - 10/29 12:00 ........Corine Newton at LVJ ‘14 1:00 ........... Neepawa United Church 2:15 .Npa Farmers vs Minnedosa-12/9 4:15 ..Clarice Spence at Stomperfest 4:30 ................A Christmas Carol ‘16 6:00 ..........Neepawa’s the Scene ‘13 7:00 ............Neepawa United Church 8:15 .......... NACI: “Crazy for You” ‘07 10:15 ....Community Announcements Mon Dec. 19 ..............Community Announcements 10:00 ... Farmers v MacGregor-12/11 12:00 ... Pat & Ivan Traill Recognition 1:37 ...................... Stomperfest 2016 2:30 ............. Harry’s Classic Theatre 3:45 ... Urban Gardening - Jan. 30/16 4:30 .Neepawa United Church Service 5:45 ........ Horticultural Assoc. - Birds 7:00 ................................Coffee Chat 8:00 ...Npa Natives vs Selkirk - 12/16 10:30 ....Community Announcements Tues Dec. 20 ..............Community Announcements 10:00 .Npa Natives vs Selkirk - 12/16 12:30 .Grizfest 2015 - Jerry Doucette 2:00 .. Hutterite Choir at Coraliers ‘16 2:30 .... St. Dominic’s Church Service 3:45 ....Farmers vs MacGregor - 12/1 5:45 .NACI Band & Choral Concert ‘16 7:00 ............................News & Views 8:00 .Tanners Crossing: The Grumps 8:30 ........... Selkirk Aboriginal Centre 10:00 ....Community Announcements Wed Dec. 21 ..............Community Announcements 10:00 . Npa Farmers vs Melita -12/17 12:00 ...Manitoba Fiddlers Assoc. ‘16 2:30 ............Neepawa United Church 3:45 ...Npa Natives vs Selkirk - 12/16 6:15 ............ Mark Garneau at Rotary 6:30 ..................................Herb Dock 7:00 ..............NAC TV BINGO - LIVE 8:00 ..Neepawa Town Council -12/20 9:30 .Sandy Lake Parade t - Aug. 8/15 10:30 ....Community Announcements NACTV programming is done by volunteers and substitutions are sometimes necessary.

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by Chad Carpenter

Not always as it appears O ver the years, I have personally experienced many situations where things weren’t always as they appear.

In business, in community work, in our personal lives, we are always learning more about how things work. I have learned for example, that in politics, it is about ability but it’s also about availability. Fortunately, we get some very competent people into politics, but we lose out on the contribution of many competent individuals because they may not be available. Maybe they are too busy to get involved or too timid to step forward.

In community work, it is much the same, so we often miss out on getting the most opportunity in our communities and our activities, because many are simply too busy to get into volunteer work. Volunteer work was the backbone of rural Manitoba communities at one time. It still is to some extent, but it is definitely dropping off.

It has been reported in studies that people over 50 volunteer a lot more than those under 50.

I believe that is generally true but it wasn’t always that way. I started volunteering in Neepawa when I was 22 years old. Many who volunteered at that same time are still doing so, but there aren’t nearly as many 20 to 40 year olds volunteering as there used to be.

There may well be a good reason, as most households have both adult members out working so that is part of it. That said, many years ago, women who worked outside the home in employment or self-employment were also the mainstays of volunteering in their community.

One of the major changes in people’s lives and community and volunteering is that home is much more often the fun place to be. Home wasn’t always the “fun” place to be. Sure, home was where you spent time with family and where you ate and

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Ken Waddell worked. There are far fewer farm homes today than 50 years ago, but a farm home was also where you worked, sometimes long and hard.

To have fun and meet people you needed to “get out of the house” to do stuff. That might have been attending a lodge meeting, going curling, skating or watching a ball or hockey game. You might go to the fair or a sports day.

Today, perhaps, not so much.

With cable and satellite TV, iPods and iPhones, the “world” can come to you wherever you are. The upside is that we have an opportunity to participate in more things, to learn more, to be more informed perhaps.

Not sure we are a lot smarter, but we certainly have a lot more information.

But what if the trend continues and local team sports are replaced even more with the big screen TV highlights plays of the week? What if we stay at home more and more all the while staying “linked in” to the electronic world? Just look at a group of people around family or friends dinner table. Nearly everyone is on their iPhone, in their own world. God help you if you interrupt to ask a question.

It’s interesting to note that the highest level of hockey in Manitoba, after the Jets, the Moose and the Brandon Wheat Kings, is the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. There are 11 teams, including three in southwestern Manitoba. On average, the 11 teams only derive 25 per cent of their income from ticket

sales. The rest is fundraising. The income from ticket sales, from actual fan participation is even lower in the high school hockey teams and the senior teams. It’s the same all over. I watched a bit of junior hockey on-line this winter in an Ontario junior hockey league, as we a have grandson playing there. A recent game was was in a huge multi-million dollar arena that can seat 4,000 people.

The game involved the highest level of hockey available in that community and there might have been 200 people there. I have come to the conclusion that, as a community, we want lots of things happening but we have become so diverse in our interests that we must do things differently.

In order to keep our communities, our teams, organizations and facilities, we have to do a few things differently. We need to apply a strong business model to all our endeavours. We need to equip and harness the available volunteers. That’s right down to the person who can only give two hours a season to a particular team or event. We have to really examine our budgets on both the income and the expense side.

Most of all (And I haven’t even discussed this topic here) we have to quit being negative and quit fighting each other. I know I have ticked off a few people over the years and I am sorry, I apologize.

If communities are to stabilize or even grow, we need to re-think how we do a lot of things, but encouraging and enabling each other is the main key.

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f you own a used vehicle, there’s a good chance that some part of it isn’t operating as it should. There’s also a good chance that it’s been subject to at least one recall. From air bags, to steering components, to brakes, figures indicate that approximately one in six Canadian vehicles have an open recall. This means that a recall has been issued by Transport Canada, but the defect hasn’t been MY corrected.

Figures from PERSPECTIVE Transport Canada, the agency that tracks motor vehicle safeate ty recalls, show ackman tkinson a rising number of recalls. Since 2010, recalls of passenger vehicles for safety-related issued have climbed from 133, to 232 per year, an almost 75 per cent increase. In 2015, there were 22 million licensed cars and light trucks in Canada and that same year, recalls existed for five million of those vehicles.

Looking at Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety department, you don’t have to look beyond the homepage to see reports of brake vacuum assist failures, potential rear suspension failures and continued news about Takata’s wide-ranging air bag recall.

This September, General Motors announced a recall of 4.3 million vehicles, including 362,000 in Canada, due to a software issue that could prevent airbags from deploying. The same month, Nissan announced a recall of 10,819 vehicles in Canada over a potential brake fluid leak that could cause a fire and Ford added 1.5 million vehicles to a recall to fix door latches that could pop open when a vehicle is in operation. The September recall brought the total number of effected Ford vehicles in North America to 2.4 million, 233,034 of which are in Canada.

Auto manufacturers must tell owners if a safety-related recall has been issued and most of the defects are fixed by a dealer free of charge. The problem is that many owners don’t seem to know that a recall for their vehicle exists. They say that they haven’t received the notices that manufacturers are required to send. With changing ownership and addresses, it’s easy to see how this could happen.

But the fact that many recalls remain unfixed is a problem, given the seriousness of some of the defects.

This isn’t a new problem either. In September 2015, CBC reported that then Manitoba Minister of Consumer Protection, Ron Lemieux, was planning to start consultations with the automobile industry to look at ways of addressing unfixed safety recalls.

Finding out if a recall has been issued for a vehicle is actually pretty easy, but it requires some effort from a car owner. Transport Canada maintains a database that allows vehicle owners to input the make, model and year of their vehicle and it will search for any applicable recalls. Depending on the make of vehicle, owners can also get information about vehicle specific recalls by going to the manufacturer’s website and inputting their VIN. This search will also identify whether or not the recall has been remedied. These are all available free.

For those buying a used a vehicle, services such as CarProof will also list the status any recalls. When buyers purchase through a dealership, they are usually shown these documents, but fixing any open recalls isn’t required as part if a vehicle sale.

While some recalls present a real safety risk, there are no requirements that they must be fixed prior to registration and safety inspections don’t identify or provide any information about open recalls. While manufacturers must report completion rates to Transport Canada, they aren’t subsequently made public.

The real problem is that no one wants to shoulder full responsibility for the updates. Licensing and safety inspections fall within provincial jurisdiction, but issuing and tracking recalls fall under federal jurisdiction. While auto manufacturers and dealership want to keep their customers happy and safe, ultimately, fixing recalls comes out of their pockets. Unless some level of government decides what level of compliance they want and how to enforce it, it’s up to vehicle owners to stay informed– ultimately, their safety is in their own hands.

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What really happened in Bethlehem

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he more I study the Scriptural accounts of Jesus’ birth, the more amazed I become.

His was no ordinary birth because, as we have seen, he was no ordinary baby.

He was the all-powerful, allknowing, eternally existent creator who formed and ruled over all facets of his creation. Jesus was that God—revealed in human form. He was “the Word (who) became flesh and lived for a while among us.” (John 1:14) So why, when he came to earth, did he come as a baby? And what did that choice demand of him?

Words from St. Paul’s letter to the Philippians help us answer the second question. Note what he says about Jesus: “though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness.” (Philippians 2:6-7) When Paul says that Jesus “emptied himself,”

FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein he is using the illustration of a person who takes a goblet or a cup that is filled with liquid, turns it over and dumps its contents on the ground. In Jesus’ case, he allowed all of his powers, privileges and prerogatives as God to be taken from him. He let them go. He released them and then God the Father took what was left, reduced it to the size of a single human cell, and implanted that cell into the womb of Jesus’ mother Mary.

That cell grew inside of her just as any other embryo grows in the womb of a mother until it is time for her to give birth. And when Jesus was born, he came into this world just as you and I came into this world—as an infant totally dependent on his parents for everything.

Think for a moment of what this meant for Jesus.

In his pre-existent state, he didn’t have to move from place to place. He was present everywhere at the same time. But he emptied himself of that ability; so when he came to earth, he had to learn how to walk.

In his pre-existent state, when Jesus spoke, stars and planets came into existence, universes were formed, mountains and valleys, lakes and rivers, fields and forests appeared on earth with people to tend and care for them. But he emptied himself of that ability, so when he came to earth, he had to learn how to talk.

In his pre-existent state, Jesus had no problem fitting into society and living by its rules. He was the one who made and enforced

the rules. But he emptied himself of that ability, so when he came to earth, he had to learn to live in a society where someone else made the rules.

In his pre-existent state, Jesus would have lived forever. But he emptied himself of that ability, so when he came to earth he came knowing that one day he would have to experience physical death. He released all of these things and more when he came to earth.

So why did he do it? He did it because that was part of God’s divine plan.

Jesus would come to earth, experience everything that you and I experience between birth and death and do it all without ever thinking an evil thought, speaking an evil word or doing an evil deed. So when he died, he could take our sins on himself and die to atone for them (see Hebrews 4:15-16).

God became a man— that’s what really happened in Bethlehem the night Jesus was born.

Angels with broken wings…

A mong my crèche collection is a hand crafted ceramic trio, Joseph, Mary and babe in manger, created in shades of blue and grey, that call to me. I am certain it was a gift, for alas, I seldom indulge myself in works of art. At another time I was gifted an angel, smaller that the trio, but of the same colour and style. The four-inch-tall member of the angelic host was designed to be a tree ornament, but somehow, on this earthly voyage, a wing got broken. I am reluctant so set her aside, (I know angels can be any gender, just as surely as I know this one is a young girl). Angelica now stands close to the family, her broken wing tucked out of sight, sheltered by the drape of Josephs cloak.

This diorama comforts and strengthens me. Mary,

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Rita Friesen Joseph and babe are featureless, easily identified as a family grouping. Any family grouping. Any culture, creed or country. The young angel is both blessing and seeking blessing as she nestled close for warmth and family.

Atop my mantle stands a repurposed angel. Her first life was as a spindle on a weaving loom. Her lovely wings are tin, painted brown, with an antique blotting technique. Also a gift, she is bold and strong enough to grace my home all year round. Life for her has been a bit rough as well,

Observation

By Addy Oberlin

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ecember is often known as the “dark” month.

When we get up in the morning it is still dark outside and at suppertime we need to have the light on. For some people the long evenings by artificial lights are depressing, for others it brings a feeling of coziness.

The other night I watched the moon shining through my bedroom window. It was slowly moving across my

for the tip of one corner of her wing has lost its paint and a patch of silver shines.

I could carefully remove the wing, reverse it and reconnect it. I have the tools and the ability. Somehow catching that glimpse of humanity, that piece with the paint off, comforts and strengthens me.

Posted on ‘Cousins Corner’ (Facebook), one of my cousins shared photos of her tree topper. “The first angel was made by my daughter when she was a little girl. I put her at the top of the tree and surround her with

other angels to keep her safe. The one legged, one armed one was made by a granddaughter when she was very small. She keeps telling me to throw it away cause it is falling apart. But I like her the was she is.”

There is a strong message for me in all three of these angels. Humanity struggles for and with perfection. We have flaws, broken wings, chipped paint and missing body, mind and spirit parts. But we are loved. We are too precious to be thrown away or hidden in a box for all time. Our flaws, our weaknesses, when shared, encourage others. Some of our hearts greatest treasures are tattered and torn.

And yet they are treasures.

May this Christmas season open our minds to the mystery of the angels surrounding us. Human and heavenly.

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Red tape task force Small business owners across Manitoba welcome the launch of the province’s Red Tape Reduction Task Force, which delivers on a commitment made during the 2016 election. The Task Force will identify regulatory requirements that stifle growth and will initially focus its efforts on four specific industries; agriculture and food-processing, transportation, non-profit organizations, and land development.

“The Red Tape Reduction Task Force is a positive step towards identifying those red tape headaches that are holding back Manitoba entrepreneurs,” said Jonathan Alward, Director of Provincial Affairs for Manitoba. “Eliminating unnecessary or outdated rules and regulations will help save Manitoba businesses valuable time and money.”

The Task Force includes business leaders from the across the province who will represent the four targeted sectors. Shannon Martin (MLA for Morris) and Carmele Peter (President of the Exchange Income Corporation) will co-chair the Task Force. Other members include: - Agriculture and food processing: Marilyn BraunPollon, Dan Sierens, Blair Yakimoski; - Transportation: Wade Linden, Greg Nesbitt, Gord Peters, Don Strueber; - Non-profits: Vera Goussaert, Janice Morely-Lecomte, Diane Roussin, Alan Goodz; and - Land development: Henry Borger, Martin Harder, Jeff Wharton.

Marilyn Braun-Pollon, CFIB’s Vice-President, Prairie and Agri-business, will represent Manitoba’s small businesses on the Task Force, and will serve on the Agriculture and food processing sub-committee.

“Tackling red tape at the farm-gate is our agri-business members’ top priority, so I welcome the opportunity to identify examples that are stifling innovation in the agriculture sector,” said Braun-Pollon. “We’re also encouraged the province recently committed to legislate regulatory accountability in 2017. It is pretty clear the government is serious about reducing red tape in Manitoba.”

The Task Force will begin consultations in January 2017 and will develop recommendations and an action plan in the spring of 2017. Full implementation is expected by May, 2018.

The CFIB has been a leading force in red tape awareness across Canada for over a decade. CFIB’s latest Canada Red Tape Report reveals Manitoba small- and medium-sized businesses spend $1.2 billion complying with regulations from all levels of government. Of this total regulatory burden, Manitoba entrepreneurs indicate nearly 30 per cent, or $400 million, is red tape that could be eliminated with no negative effect on health and safety or environmental standards.

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window until it disappeared behind the pane. I tried to watch it move, but it passed by so gently that it was impossible to see any movement. When all the snow fell in southern Manitoba we were thankful that there were not leaves on the trees. The snow fell right through the branches because the fall season has passed when the trees shed their leaves. God created the seasons for us to enjoy and to admire. The darkness will pass and the sun will shine again.

Psalm 104:19 tells us that He (God) made the moon for the seasons. The sun knows the place of its setting.”

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Donations made before Ladies Orange Lodge closes Submitted The Neepawa Banner The Ladies Orange Benevolent Association, Primrose #203, Neepawa, Manitoba was instituted April 12, 1915.

After 101 years, Primrose #203 of Neepawa, Ladies Orange Benevolent Association is sad to be

closing their doors on Dec. 31, 2016.

Over all these years, they have been quite active with many teas and bake sales and raising funds to support many charities.

As their last charity donations are made in Neepawa, the lucky recipients are: The Neepawa Rifle Club, Neepawa Horti-

cultural Society, Neepawa Handy Van, Neepawa Palliative Care and The Neepawa Bird Sanctuary. All cheques were presented

by Right Worshipful Sister Irene McClay, Worthy Mistress of Primrose #203, Neepawa.

This will benefit many people in Neepawa, Manitoba, for the years to come.

Division-wide PAX program to roll out in 2017

By Mary-Anne Ploshynsky Superintendent, RRSD With the holiday season fast approaching, this is an opportunity to highlight some of the activities that have taken place in Rolling River School Division (RRSD) over the fall.

The School Division is full of dedicated and enthusiastic individuals who are committed to ensuring positive educational opportunities for our students. We have robust participation in music, art, drama, athletics and service projects. In the spirit of the season, our schools are preparing for holiday concerts. We encourage you to attend and enjoy the entertainment provided by the creative and talented youth in our communities.

Please visit our RRSD website for a concert schedule listing at rrsd@rrsd.mb.ca Parent/Teacher Conferences were held on Nov. 25.

The conferences provide an opportunity to establish a cooperative home-school partnership. These oneto-one meetings are an opportunity to talk about academic, social and behavioral progress, with the goal of helping students learn and be successful in school. When parents and teachers communicate and work together, student progress increases.

I encourage all parents to take advantage of parentteacher conference opportunities scheduled for

the school year and to be involved in school experiences and events involving your children.

I’m particularly appreciative of the work completed this fall on the RRSD Strategic Plan which included broad participation of the Rolling River School Division Trustees, principals, teachers, Thoughtstream Community Survey data, and Tell Them From Me (TTFM) student data.

The Rolling River School Division Strategic Plan details Board priorities from 2016 to 2021. The priorities include cultural proficiency, mental health and well being, literacy and numeracy. For information on each priority, please view the plan on the RRSD website.

Mental health and well being is a strategic plan priority and Rolling River School Division is partnering with Healthy Child Manitoba Office (HCMO) to offer PAX Training to RRSD teachers in September 2017. PAX is a set of tools and strategies used by teachers and students that creates conditions for active teaching and lifelong learning. Longitudinal studies have shown that students who participate in PAX are more likely to graduate from school, need fewer special education services, have better mental health (including less suicidal thoughts/ attempts), fewer smoking, alcohol and drug addic-

tions and are less involved in crime, into their adult years.

The PAX program is currently being implemented in early years in four of our schools. We are expanding the program to include all schools and grades in RRSD that have not previously used PAX. We are in the initial planning stages and more information will be forthcoming to include a parent information evening planned for September 2017. Additional information on the PAX program can be viewed at http:// www.gov.mb.ca/healthychild/pax/.

I would like to express my gratitude to students, staff, parents and community members who enthusiastically contribute to our school division.

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Ladies Orange Lodge donated to the Neepawa Rifle Club. Back row: Harris Lowe (NRC vice president). Middle row: Right Worshipful Sister Norma Owen (past Grand Mistress of Manitoba),Right Worshipful Sister Irene McClay (past Grand Mistress of Manitoba), Arthur McClay (NRC president), Right Worshipful Sister Karen Bartram (Honorary Member of Manitoba). Front row: Marilyn McClay (NRC secretary) and Most Worshipful Sister Marlene McCurry (deputy Grand Mistress of Canada).

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L a d i e s O r a n g e L o d g e d o n a t e d t o t h e N e e p a w a H a n d y Va n .

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Co-op supports Christmas Hampers

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Orange veggies These recipes will make you say- orange you glad to be vegging out!

Orange squash casserole 4 cups squash, any kind, peeled and diced 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 Tbsp. cornstarch 1 tsp. orange rind 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1 Tbsp. butter 1 cup orange juice Place squash in a buttered casserole dish. In a small pot mix the next seven ingredients and cook over medium heat until thickened. Pour over squash and bake at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes, or until squash is tender.

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A presentation took place recently in which $1800 was donated to the Christmas Hamper program by Neepawa Gladstone Co-op. Management representing Neepawa Co-op food store were Dan Soltys and Darren Roe and from Gladstone Co-op food store, Joselito Manas. Representing the Salvation Army were Amanda Naughton-Gale of Neepawa and Wayne Sanderson of the Gladstone United Church, co-ordinator of the community and area.

Naughton-Gale said, “We are extremely grateful to the continued corporate sponsorship from both stores in Neepawa and Gladstone. This contribution will more than cover the turkeys and other meat protein included in the hampers. We will sort toys on Dec. 19, non-perishables on Dec. 20 and fresh produce, including turkeys, on Dec.21.

This will also be the pickup and delivery day. We welcome volunteers to the rifle range on these dates. Ninety-three hampers were assembled in 2015. A similar number are anticipated for this year.” Sanderson has co-ordinated the Christmas Hamper program for the past two years. He explained, “With help from local schools, churches and service groups, we are able to put together hampers for distribution in Gladstone, Amaranth andPlumas. Up to 30 hampers are required commencing on Dec 19, 20 with pickup on the 21st. We meet at the community United Church.”

From left: Dan Soltys, Wayne Sanderson, Amanda Naughton-Gale, Darren Roe, Joselito Manas.

Local groups recognized by Parks Canada Submitted Riding Mountain National Park The members of the Riding Mountain UnionManagement Consultative Committee received several nominations for the Riding Mountain national Park Superintendent’s Award of Excellence for the month of November. They would like

to recognize the following individual and group team members who deserve special recognition for a job well done.

An award goes to the Dead Ox Trailblazers volunteer group.

This group, like so many other volunteer groups at Parks Canada, have been working alongside employ-

ees to enhance visitors’ experience at the park. Over the past couple of years, the Dead Ox Trailblazers have signed a volunteer agreement with RMNP to continue trail work on trails on the east side of RMNP. So far, this has included Reeve’s Ravine trail maintenance, winter grooming of Burls and Bittersweet

for fat tire biking and cross country ski trail grooming of trails along the ski hill road.

For the 2016 summer season, members of The Dead Ox Trailblazers organized two build days, July 17, and August 14, to continue some work needed on Reeve’s Ravine.

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Orange cardamom carrots 2 lbs. carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4 cup butter 1 Tbsp. freshly grated orange zest 1/2 tsp. salt 1 Tbsp. frozen orange juice concentrate 1 tsp. cardamom Cook carrots for seven to eight minutes or until tender.

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Orange, turnips and carrots 1 small to medium turnip 3-4 large carrots 2 Tbsp. butter 2 Tbsp. brown sugar 2 Tbsp. frozen orange juice concentrate 1/4 tsp. nutmeg salt and pepper to taste Peel and cut turnips and carrots into 1 “chunks”. Put turnips in the bottom of a pot and add the carrots on top. Salt the water and cook turnips and carrots until tender. Drain and mash. Stir in the remaining ingredients and serve warm. You can do this ahead of time and warm in the microwave before serving.

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Riders celebrate Fat Bike Day in RMNP In celebration of Global Fat Bike Day, RMNP launched fat bike rentals and trails on Saturday, Dec. 3. Free rides were available to experience this new winter activity, which is included in the Park’s expanded winter program. As part of Canada 150, Parks Canada and Friends of RMNP will be offering many great activities during 2017 and no admittance fees for the year!

From left: Garnet Crawford (Winnipeg), Charlene and Jamie Ayers (Dauphin), Jennifer Gustafson (Parks Canada), Patrick and Moon McDermott (Onanole).

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Efforts of Parks staff and volunteers recognized Continued from page 7 These days brought in large numbers of volunteers, primarily from the Neepawa bike club, PTB Neepawa, where over 20 members came each build day, as well as from surrounding communities.

At the end of the 2016 summer biking season, close to 300 feet of bridging was completed, as well as 12 grade reversals worked on. Not to mention the tireless hours of leaf blowing and clearing debris off trails throughout the entire season.

None of this work, or the hours people have contributed, would have been possible without the connections that Reade Tereck has made with the local groups using these trails.

The PTB Neepawa group alone, has contributed over 100 volunteer hours in this season. Every build day builds on the previous one in terms of work completed and volunteers attending.

The advocacy that is being shown through the volunteer groups is starting to attract more and more users and volunteers wanting to make the trails great.

This is a big job and a big congratulations go out to both groups, The Dead Ox Trailblazers and PTB Neepawa for their hard work and great efforts at helping to enhance and maintain Reeve’s Ravine trail.

Marketing group An award also goes to Kevin Bachewich, Megan

Dudeck and Karly McRae, President of the Clear Lake Destination Marketing Organization.

When Bachewich was in his former position, Promotions & Non-Personal Media Officer, he worked hard to bring together the business community to establish the creation of the Clear Lake Country Destination Marketing Group.

After a need for a joint destination marketing organization was identified, Parks Canada partnered with the business community to establish the Destination Marketing Group. Bachewich has worked hard over the past few years to create this partnership and connect partners within the community and industry to find support and funding partners.

Recognition also goes out to Megan Dudeck who has now taken on the role of the Parks Canada representative with CLDMO. The Park would also would like to recognize the dedication and hard work done

by Karly McRae, the President CLDMO, for having a major role in creation of the CLDMO and organizing the business community to have a coordinated approach to marketing.

Over 60 members have been part of this initiative in the first year and it is hoped that it will continue to grow. The group provides marketing activities and support for the business community and

Riding Mountain National Park. They promote the area as a year round destination to assist in increasing visitation numbers and revenue by engaging with the area businesses and tourism partners in a common marketing approach.

This initiative won the Partnership Award at the Manitoba Tourism Awards in October 2016, which is a significant accomplishment.

It is great to see the business community, Travel Manitoba and Parks Canada work together on connecting people to Riding Mountain National Park!

Public outreach An award also goes to Karyne Jolicoeur-Funk who is the Public Outreach and Education Officer and was nominated for the following achievement: For the last three years, Karyne has provided exceptional leadership and initiative in developing and expanding the Riding Mountain National Park Public Outreach and Education programs in urban areas. This is consistent with Parks Canada’s strategic direction to increase the awareness and appreciation of National Parks and National Historic sites within urban areas in Canada.

Jolicoeur-Funk’s position was transferred to Winnipeg to work with key stakeholders and partners, thereby forming stronger relationships with urban

user groups and organizations and to learn how national parks and sites and Parks Canada can become more meaningful and relevant to urban Canadians. Her organizational skills and knowledge in outreach and education and about RMNP have established programs at the Assiniboine Zoo, Manitoba Museum and Fort Whyte Nature Centre that on average have connected with roughly 14,000 individuals and potential visitors to the park.

Jolicoeur-Funk’s ability to hire, train and inspire students to deliver consistent, high quality programs and experiences has been a hallmark of her professional abilities. She has been instrumental in negotiating with various organizations to have a Parks Canada/RMNP presence at events such as Festival du Voyager, Banff Film Festival, Regina Home Show, FIFA Women’s World Cup events, National Aboriginal Day and Winnipeg Santa Claus/Grey Cup

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Parades with a consistent message of why RMNP and the East Gate NHS matters to Canadians. Consistent with the Superintendents Mandate letter, she has also shown excellent initiative in reaching out to the South Saskatchewan Field Unit to explore how RMFU can increase its presence in the other large urban centres of Regina and Saskatoon.

Due to her Winnipeg location, new and innovative opportunities have been created with the Manitoba Field Unit that have resulted in excellent collaboration between the Manitoba Field Unit and the Riding Mountain Field Unit. For her skills, knowledge and exceptional

leadership in expanding our Public Outreach and Education efforts in urban areas, it is a delight to recommend Jolicoeur-Funk for the Superintendents Award.

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Labours of art workshop on display at ArtsForward

PHOTOS BY JOHN DRINKWATER

Top left: Duck artwork, created by Touchwood Park clients, on display at ArtsForward.

Centre: Touchwood Park art class members, employees and teacher Gerry Oliver (Pictured right), at the first public exhibition, located at the Manawaka Gallery.

Top Right: Touchwood Park art group enjoyed painting cartoon characters. These were of Pete’s Dragon.

Bottom right: Display of Dream Catcher paintings created by Touchwood Park clients.

Bottom left: Turtle artistry exhibited at the Manawaka Gallery.

By John Drinkwater The Neepawa Banner

On Monday, Dec. 12 the first ever public showing of artwork created by a group from Touchwood Park was opened in the Manawaka Gallery. The teacher, Gerry Oliver, who herself is a prominent artist, has been involved in the workshops for nearly four years.

“As an artist, I work in watercolour, colour pencil and fibre art. I teach on a regular basis at the Art Gallery in Brandon and in area workshops like this one. Its great to see the improvement in their skills, using pencil, watercolour and acrylic. Recently, we have been working with tempera paint.” said Oliver.

The group met once a week downstairs at Arts Forward, the course being six weeks, “I am proud of this class, the progress they have made. I know they had lots of fun creating cartoon characters like Pete’s Dragon.” The exhibition will be on display until Dec. 21.

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JV Tigers win home opener

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B e n P e r r e t t p u t s i n a l a y u p d u r i n g t h e s e c o n d q u a r t e r o f t h e N A C I Ti g e r s / W i l l i a m M o r t o n Wa r r i o r s J V g a m e o n D e c . 1 2 . strong defensive strategy, handcuffing any offensive efforts the Warriors were trying to put forward.

That defensive blanket forced William Morton to take more chances with the ball to catch up. But that only allowed NACI to take advantage with multiple takeaways, which opened up the court for some relay passes and fast breaks. Neepawa’s bench closed out the game, taking advantage of their opportunities with a couple late game steals and baskets, making the final score 78-54. Ben Perrett lead the Tigers in scoring with 23 points, while L. Kennedy came up huge for William Morton with 32 of the Warriors’ 54 points. If the action seen during the first game of the year is any indication, the JV Tigers should be a very exciting team to watch over the season.

NFSC to host Christmas Show forward to strutting their stuff before heading into competition season. Their first competition is in Morden in January. These four teams are coached by Cynthia Chartrand.

If none of that entices you to join us for our Ice Show, you need to come out to see our 34 CanSkaters, helped out by many of our StarSkaters and coached by Kim Smith.

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The Annual Christmas Ice Show will be on Sunday, Dec. 18, from 4:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. at the Yellowhead Centre.

Admission is a silver collection as well as an unwrapped toy or food to be donated to the Salvation Army’s Christmas hampers. Please come out and join us for some great skating!

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The game started slowly with both teams trading chances, but couldn’t find the proper tempo early on. It wasn’t until the end of the first quarter, when NACI was able to find some separation with a few late baskets from number 32, Parker Roe, to make it 23-15 for the Tigers.

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Heading into the second half, Neepawa once again found itself dealing with a very slow start, as the Warriors outscored them 8-1 in the first 3:45 of the third quarter. By the mid-way mark of the third, NACI started to get back into a rhythm, matching William Morton basket for basket to close out the third. That would make it a 59-42 score heading into the final quarter.

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A mid-season review of the MJHL club

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner

This week’s Manitoba Junior Hockey League Showcase in Winnipeg marks the mid-way point of the 2016-2017 regular season. For the Neepawa Natives, the first half has not matched the expectations the club had going into the year, as they headed into the league wide event with a 8-21-0 record. That placed them nine points back of the Swan Valley Stampeders for the eight and final playoff spot.

In an interview with the Neepawa Banner in advance of the MJHL Showcase, head coach Dustin Howden addressed the current state of the team, noting that what has

made the first half of the year even more disappointing was that the club has been so close on so many occasions, losing seven games this season by just a goal (To Selkirk, Portage, Steinbach, Winnipeg and Virden on three different occasions).

“Right now, at this point of the year, we’re honestly not where we wanted to be. We’ve lost quite a few one goal games. Now while we’ve been competitive, which is different than what we’ve been in years past, whether you lose by one or 10 goals, a loss is still a loss,” said Howden.

Throughout the first half, the power-play and penalty kill have proven to be a real Achilles’ heel. Heading into the Showcase, Neepawa’s

power-play was dead last in the league (12.31PP%)* and 10th in the penalty kill (77.70PK%)*. Howden said the results during the early portion of the year were nowhere near where they wanted them to be.

He does stress, however, that the coaching staff has seen improvement as of late, with players taking fewer ‘soft penalties’, such as hooking or slashing, for example. He also stated that the powerplay is coming around, as players have adapted to the system that’s been put in place and are start-

ing to be more confident with the man-advantage.

As happens with most junior ‘A’ hockey clubs, there has been a revolving door of players joining or exiting the dressing room. The Neepawa Natives are no exception to that rule, as they have released or traded eight players; (Goaltender Jeremy Link, defencemen Josh Atkinson and forwards Aiken Chop, Colin Robin, Dan Derewianchuk, Nathan Hillis, Tarek Paranica and Jace Pesch) and acquired or traded for five (Goaltender Evan Robert, forwards

Tiger Hills Hockey League recap

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner

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The Neepawa Farmers are closing in on top spot in the Tiger Hills Hockey League’s eastern division, after a pair of weekend wins. The club’s first victory was a hard fought 5-4 victory over the Minnedosa Bombers on Friday, Dec. 9 at the Yellowhead Centre.

Lance Nugent lead the way with a pair of goals, while Matt Lowry, Ryan Menei and Cam Tibbett contributed single in the victory.

Neepawa followed up its win over Minnedosa with an equally impressive effort against the MacGregor Wild on Sunday, Dec. 11. Despite falling behind early, the Farmers climbed back with a six goal effort in the third period to claim the 8-5 win.

Matt Lowry (two goals - two assists) and Cam Tibbett (one goal - three assists) helped lead the way for Neepawa in their comeback. Riley Kolesar (two goals), Ryan Menei (1G - 2A), Kyle Mcdonald (1G 1A) and Bret Levandoski (1G) also added goals for the Farmers.

2- Minnedosa

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3- Neepawa

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4- Gladstone

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5- Cartwright

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6- MacGregor

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7- Pilot Mound

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2- Boissevain

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4- Hartney

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5- Deloraine

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6- Melita

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Minnedosa rebounds The Minnedosa Bombers would bounce back from their loss to Neepawa with a strong showing against the Cartwright Clippers. Minnedosa’s Wes Lewis scored a pair of goals and added an assist, as the Bombers earned the 4-2 victory. The two points kept Minnedosa tied with Neepawa for second place in the east and just two points back of Carberry for top spot.

Carberry wins With a pair of teams hot on their heels, the Carberry Plainsmen continue to focus on what’s important, their performance on the ice. The team held on to first place in the east with a 5-4 win over MacGregor on Saturday, Dec.10. Dustin Fisher notched two points (1G - 1A) to move into the top five in league scoring (9G - 14A).

Gladstone falls to Souris A pair of goals (Sean Kubas, Jordan Schultz) wasn’t enough for the Gladstone Lakers, as they were defeated on Saturday, Dec. 10, by the Souris Elks 5-2.

Despite the loss, Gladstone remains in fourth place, just one point behind Minnedosa and Neepawa and three points back of Carberry.

Upcoming schedule: Friday, Dec. 16 Souris at Pilot Mound Killarney at Deloraine Saturday, Dec. 17 Melita at Neepawa Hartney at Minnedosa Pilot Mound at Carberry Gladstone at Boissevain Deloraine at Cartwright

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Josh Sielsky, Braeden Binda, Nick Schultze, Zach Johnson and Brett Namaka). Howden said that a turnover of names is the nature of the league, as every club is searching for that right chemistry to make it a contender.

“From the start of the season until now, we’ve added a few new players to the roster and traded or released others. You are always looking to build in junior hockey. Nobody is ever safe and nobody should ever stand pat,” stressed Howden. “The players that we’ve added, we feel add some more team speed and a little more offence for us.”

Shifting attention into the second half of the year, Howden believes that this team is not indicative of its record. With a

more favourable second half schedule and players getting more comfortable with the system, he remains optimistic that a push for the playoffs is still viable.

“The first half of the year has gotten away from us, but we feel as though we’re still in a good spot to move up in the standings. The teams that we’re directly chasing in the standing [such as Dauphin and Swan Valley], we’ll have a chance to face in the second half of the season. So that puts our fate in our own hands.

That’s all that any team can really ask for, is that chance.” *These power-play and penalty kill numbers exclude the pair of games played during the MJHL Showcase.

FAN“STATS”TIC BOWLING Submitted The Neepawa Banner

Ladies’ High Single & Triple: Vivian Oswald 220 & 592. Men’s High Single: Len Pritchard 275. Men’s High Triple: Jim King 683. Other scores to note: Bernice Evenson 156; Norman Kendall 172, 202, 162; Myrnie Kroeker 211; Jim King 212, 269, 202; Marge Fischer 154, 185; Liz Lychak 155; Len Pritchard 174, 178; Vivian Oswald 174, 198; Walter Moscrip 153; Bev Chapski 167, 181, 176; Bob Lychak 177, 175; Wilbert Kroeker 164; Don Denoon 166, 189, 192; Melvin Oswald 187, 160; Janice Abstreiter 156; Pauline Hailstone 155, 169; Frank Porada 194, 178, 150; Ellen Grudeski 188, 172; Lawrence Smith 152; Ed Oshust 178.

December Bowlers of the Month: Ladies -- Pauline Hailstone; Men -- Frank Porada.

Interested in trying hockey!!

Neepawa Minor Hockey Association (NMHA) & Hockey Canada are pleased to be hosting The First Shift Program!

The First Shift program is aimed at attracting new families to hockey. The goal of the program is to introduce boys and girls to this great Canadian sport in an affordable, convenient and most importantly, fun way.

To enrol, children must be between 6 and 10 years of age (as of Sept. 1, 2016) and have not been previously registered in minor hockey. The $199 registration fee includes: Bauer equipment (head to toe), welcome event – scheduled for January 28, 2017 (equipment demonstration and fit session) and 6 week on-ice trial (one hour per week) tentatively scheduled to begin February 7, 2017. Registration is open now and must be done online with payment by credit card only. www.thefirstshift.ca If you have any questions about this program please contact either: Jason Sumner (204) 841-0695 jasonrsumner5@gmail.com

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We are looking for 8 experienced (2-3yrs.), seasonal applicants to work on a bee farm as an Apiary Technician in Neepawa, MB. 2 applicants from March 15 to Sept 15, 2017, 6 applicants from April 15 to Oct 15, 2017. Must be able to work full time, including evenings & weekends.

Duties include: unwrapping/ wrapping, queen rearing, making nucs, feeding, medicating, supering, pulling honey, extracting crop, maintain/assemble equipment, etc. Positions are physically demanding and must be able to handle heavy loads, work in a fast- paced environment with a combination of walking, standing, bending, crouching and kneeling for extended periods. Positions are mostly outdoors when hot & dusty, wet /damp. $14-16/hr for 40 hours/week. Benefits include: Workers comp. & vacation pay. Please mail resume to: Grysiuk Honey Farms Ltd., 30 Granada Cr., Wpg, MB. R2Y 0P8

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Neepawa & District Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all the sponsors, businesses, service groups, individuals, and volunteers who have contributed to make the 2016 Parade of Lights the success that is was.

Thank-you and Happy Holidays!

Obituary EVELYN POTTER (Nee Baker) August 10, 1918-December 3, 2016 Florence EVELYN, beloved wife of Alex Potter, who predeceased her in 2005, passed away peacefully at the St. Norbert Personal care Home. Evelyn will be lovingly remembered by her family; daughter Florence (Don Whitmore), and sons, Murray (Marjorie Mitchell), Ronald, and Clifford (Elaine Berglund) as well as eight grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

Evelyn was born on August 10, 1918 in the Riding Mountain area of Manitoba, the youngest child of Stanley and Mary Jane (nee Hicks) Baker. She was predeceased by her four brothers and two sisters.

Evelyn married the love of her life, Alex Potter, in 1936 and in 1937 they took up farming in the Springhill district near Neepawa. It was there they began their life together and raised their family. Evelyn was very community minded participating as the organist at the Springhill Church, the UCW and as a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. In 1963 they moved the family home to Neepawa where Evelyn worked first with the Canvas Works and later as a Bookkeeper for John Kerr's store.

After Alex and Evelyn retired they spent 14 years being Magic Valley Texas snowbirds.

Evelyn loved to be active, taking part in local social activities such as square dancing, playing cards and visiting family and friends. She loved music and was a talented pianist who enjoyed jamming with friends. She carried on with this trait throughout her life, kicking up her heels and singing to the delight of everyone who knew her.

A memorial service will be held at the Neepawa United Church, Neepawa, Manitoba on Friday, December 16, 2016 at 2:00PM. Flowers are respectfully declined but donations in Evelyn’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

White's Funeral Home, Neepawa-Carberry is in care of arrangements.

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The January 3, 2017 Regular Board Meeting of The Beautiful Plains School Division Board of Trustees has been cancelled.

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The Polonia Community Hall would like to thank everyone who purchased tickets for our Furnace Fundraiser Cash Draw and Congratulate the following winners: Oliver Spodzueja $750.00 Jim Graham $500.00 Jim McLaughlin $250.00 Church Worship Times Prepared by the Neepawa Ministerial St. James Anglican 11:00 a.m.

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Obituary ERIK BLAINE SMITH 1982 - 2016

It is with heavy hearts that we let you know that Blaine Smith passed into Glory with Meagan by his side on Wednesday December 7, 2016 at 8:36 a.m. at Boundary Trails Health Centre.

We rejoice in the knowledge that he is with his heavenly Father and has been restored!

He is survived by wife, Meagan, sons, Oliver, Felix daughter, Felicity, parents, Doreen and Jim Smith, brothers, Bradley (Nancy) with Tyler and Emma, Bradon (Shaya) along with extended family and many friends.

Blaine was born in Gladstone, Manitoba on August 10, 1982 the middle son to Doreen and Jim. Funeral service was held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday December 13, 2016 at Westside Community Church in Morden with interment at Hillside Cemetery.

Thank you to all our family and friends for their love and support through this trying time. Heartfelt thanks go out to the staff at Boundary Trails Health Centre for their kind and loving care. Donations can be sent in lieu of flowers to Katie’s Cottage (KatieCares Winkler; Contact: Ruth Reimer 204 363-1173).

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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.

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

Management skills, computer literacy, Class 5 license, clean driving abstract and the physical ability to receive freight is required. Position is full time, including weekends, health and dental benefits available.

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Help Wanted NACTV, Neepawa’s community owned television station has an employment opportunity for an

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The office manager is a part-time position and reports to the management team.

The office manager is responsible for producing the program schedule and works closely with the staff who set up the play-back system.

The office manager will be coordinating and arranging for the camera volunteers, the videography/editing volunteers in the main studio, at the Yellowhead Centre Studio and on-site video shoots.

The manager needs to have basic computer skills and be able to use Quickbooks Pro. Duties include basic bookkeeping, making deposits, writing cheques and invoicing.

Monthly financial reports must be prepared for the board of directors and for the management team; Some governmental reporting is required. The manager will be responsible for keeping the video archives (DVDs) organized and up to date Must be good with the public, able to work on their own as well as with the NACTV team.

Some retail sales of videos are involved.

Wages based on skills and experience.

For more information call Ken Waddell at the Neepawa Banner at 204-476-3401 Please send a resume to: nactv@wcgwave.ca or drop it off at the studio at 423 Mountain Avenue, Neepawa or The Neepawa Banner at 243 Hamilton Street, Neepawa

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The Rolling River School Division is accepting sealed tender bids until January 9, 2017 at 12:00 noon (central time) on the sale of a Board Room Table (seats 18) and 2 matching side tables.

Bids stating the purchase price offered must be submitted on organization letterhead and be signed by an approved signing officer for the organization submitting the bid, to the attention of: Secretary-Treasurer Rolling River School Division Administration Office Box 1170 Minnedosa, MB R0J IE0 Email: rrsd@rrsd.mb.ca Fax: 204-867-2037 Picture and description of the tables can be viewed at www.rrsd.mb.ca Division-Tenders link (http://www.rrsd.mb.ca/Division/Pages/ Tenders.aspx) All tables to be sold as one unit - as is condition.

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Neepawa Natives showcase skills in Winnipeg

Chiefs blank Interlake, fall to Central Plains

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner

The Yellowhead Chiefs claimed three of a possible four points in a pair of games over the weekend, helping them to take over top spot in the Manitoba AAA Midget Hockey League. The first game, played on Saturday, Dec. 10 in Shoal Lake, saw Yellowhead fall to the Central Plains Capitals in a shootout, by the final score of 4-3.

The Caps jumped out to an early advantage, scoring the first three goals of the game. The Chiefs, however, fought back late in the second with goals from Jacob Tibbatts and Cole Muir respectively. Mackenzie Belinski and Parker Johnson assisted on the Tibbatts marker, while Braden Gillies and Jaxon Heeney were credited with the helpers on the Muir goal.

Then at the mid-way point of the third, Mackenzie Belinski would tie things up at 3-3. Muir and Noah Geekie assisted on the equalizer.

After a five minute overtime session, it had to be solved via shootout. A pair of Capitals were able to find the back of the net, while the Chiefs were blanked, giving the win to the visitors.

Despite picking up a point in the standings, Yellowhead headed into its next game a little surly and looked to take that out on the visiting Interlake Lightning. The end result was a dominant 9-0 decision for the Chiefs. Josh Belcher lead the way for Yellowhead with a hat-trick. Eight other players contributed to the cause with two point efforts, while Jeremy Dutcawich picked up the win and the shutout, in a relatively quiet 11 save outing.

With those three points, Yellowhead (17-4-5) has leapfrogged the Winnipeg Wild (18-4-2) into first place in the standing, with 39 points. The next action for the Chiefs will be on Saturday, Dec. 17 in Brandon against the Wheat Kings.

Yellowhead then returns home for a game against the Winnipeg Thrashers on Dec. 18.

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The Neepawa Natives racked up some miles on the team bus this week with games in Waywayseecappo and Winnipeg. The first contest would see a two goal effort from Justin Metcalf, including the overtime winner, power the Neepawa Natives to a 4-3 win over the Waywayseecappo Wolverines. The game, played on Saturday, Dec. 10, started off strong for the Natives, as Metcalf and Jordan Martin each registered goals within the first 5:12 of the game.

After that impressive start, it appeared as though it would be an easy night for Neepawa. Waywayseecappo, however, had no intention of giving away a game so quickly. The Wolverines replied with a pair of goals of their own before the end of the first, to make it a 2-2 game.

In the second, both teams added another goal to the stat sheet, with Peyton Malcolm notching his first of the season for Neepawa. The third period would see neither side successful in securing the potential game winning goal, so the contest would find itself going into overtime.

With just 28 seconds gone in the OT session, Metcalf put away his second of the night to seal the victory for Neepawa.

After picking up an important win, the Natives were hoping to keep that momentum going with a pair of games at the Old Dutch/MJHL Showcase in Winnipeg. Their first matchup would be against the always difficult OCN Blizzard.

The game opened up with an aggressive start by OCN, looking to intimidate with their size and physical style of play. Off of that effort, OCN’s George King was able to score a pair of goals near the mid-point of the opening period. That provided the Blizzard with a 2-0 lead after the opening 20 minutes.

In the second period, Neepawa snapped back into the game and started pushing back against OCN’s strategy. That provided several chances for the Natives, which they’d ultimately take advantage of with 8:34 left in the period. It was the combo of Justin Metcalf and Ashton Anderson who’d provide the spark on a two on one fast break into the OCN zone. Metcalf was able to put away the puck, after receiving an on point pass from Anderson. This was

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Justin Metcalf (11) scored Neepawa’s lone goal against the OCN Blizzard in their Tuesday, Dec.13 game at the Old Dutch/MJHL Showcase.

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For Anderson, it was his 18th assist of the MJHL season, to go along with his six goals. After cutting the deficit in half, Neepawa hoped to add an equalizer before the end of regulation, but couldn’t make up the ground, falling 2-1.

The following day, Neepawa returned to the ice to face a very familiar foe, the Virden Oil Capitals. The Showcase game was the sixth time these teams have faced one another already this season, with Virden winning four. Though these head-to-head results appear lopsided from a win perspective, these clubs have been evenly matched, with three of the five previous games decided by just a single goal. This latest battle would prove to be more of the same.

The first period was a close one, with both teams pressing for scoring opportunities, hoping to impress the large contingent of pro and college scouts in attendance at the MTS Iceplex. As they had in the previous games, it was the combo of Metcalf and Anderson who provided the scoring touch for the Natives, though this time, newcomer Nick Schultze’s name was also added to the stat-sheet. The Metcalf goal, his 20th of the regular season, provided Neepawa with the early lead.

In the second period, Virden came out energized and looking to tally a goal of their own. They would pepper 13 shots on goaltender Tyler Gutenberg over the course of that 20 minutes, eventually finding a way to get one past him on a power-play. With the score 1-1, fans were guaranteed another closely contest battle that’d likely come down to the

final few minutes to decide a winner.

Neepawa reclaimed the lead quickly in the third, as Nolan Richards sent a shot into the back of the net just 17 seconds into the period.

Reagan Buchanan assisted on the effort. Near the end of the period, Virden was able to take advantage of a turnover in the Neepawa end of the ice. Oil Caps rookie Tristen Cross would put away the tying goal from that chance with just 3:11 left in regulation. This contest would ultimately go into overtime. The OT session nearly ended with 1:19 left, but goaltender Tyler Gutenberg made a spectacular save to keep Neepawa in the hunt for the extra point in the standings.

Once overtime solved nothing, this game would be decided in the shootout.

After the first three attempts were unsuccessful for both sides, they went into extra shooters. After seven rounds and two goals apiece, it was finally Mack Hardy who scored the game winner for the Oil Capitals, making the final score 3-2.

Though the loss was disappointing for the team, it did earn them a single point in the standings, moving them closer to Dauphin in the playoff race. The next game for the Natives is on Friday, Dec. 16 when they host the Selkirk Steelers. Game time at the Yellowhead Centre is set for 7:30 p.m.

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New service group organized in Minnedosa Submitted Minnedosa Men’s Shed On Friday morning, Nov. 18, 2016, Minnedosa Men’s Shed had their first organizational meeting at the 50+ Centre. A dozen men were present. There were discussions about projects, meeting place, membership and tool storage.

What is a Men’s Shed?

Men’s Sheds are welcoming, supportive places for friendship and fun. They provide opportunities for men to socialize, take part in activities and learn something new. They are places where members can be themselves.

Men’s Sheds can be located in a variety of places, they may be made

up of a few men or a large group and they may focus on one or more activities.

While locations, activities, and membership can vary from shed to shed, the core vision of the Men’s Sheds movement is equality and inclusion for all members – regardless of age, cultural background, ability, sexual orientation, income or employment status.

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Men’ Sheds is a grassroots, bottom-up movement where the members decide what to do. Some Men’s Sheds also support projects aimed at giving back to their community – by participating in community events or volunteering. However, involvement in Men’s Sheds is always casual and attendance is optional, rather than required.

Why is it called a ‘Men’s Shed’?

The name “Men’s Sheds” originated in Australia and comes from the idea that a backyard shed is a space where men often go to work on projects.

Canada’s First Shed Canada’s first Men’s Shed got its start through a senior centre in Winnipeg,

Men’s Sheds Café, craft tables and volunteering at various community events.

For more information about the Minnedosa Men’s Shed, contact Warren Pearson 204-868-0703.

Manitoba. Eventually, dedicated volunteers, Doug Mackie and Dave Friesen, formed Men’s Sheds Manitoba (http://menshedsmanitoba.ca) as a nonprofit organization in January 2011. Men’s Sheds Manitoba, also known as the “Woodhaven Shed” has over 50 members from all around Winnipeg. Men’s Sheds Manitoba can be best described as “A bottom up, non-profit grassroots volunteer organization run by men for men. No staff in the regular sense, but leaders from within who facilitate and enable” (Doug Mackie, Co-founder Men’s Sheds Manitoba).

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On Dec. 19, this fall’s Shake Rattle and Roll program will have its last session. Running in the Eden school, the six-week program has helped teach physical literacy to toddlers and their parents. In is 10th year in the Neepawa area, the program is facilitated by the Beautiful Plains School Division and Assiniboine North Coalition and run by Sheila Bremner. The one-hour programs included weekly themes and lots of activities to get, and keep, kids moving.

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Neepawa Early Learning gives Cash for Christmas On Dec. 9, Early Learning Neepawa held their first 50/50 draw, called Cash for Christmas. The fundraiser was in support of the soon to be built Little Sharks Early Learning Centre, a new daycare centre with a planned enrolment of 49 children being spearheaded by Steven Strelzick. Ken Wa d d e l l , o w n e r a n d publisher of the Neepawa Banner, drew the winning name at the Banner office, while Strelzick and some of his students look on.

Cathy Ford, of Neepawa, was the winner, taking home a prize of $1,500.

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