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Charity receives Journey for Sight roars through Neepawa large donation

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson The Neepawa Banner Local charity Cats TNR & Rescue got a nice surprise last month, a $2,000 donation. The unexpected donation came with being recognized with a Rescue of Choice award by a subdivision of The Laing Family Foundation, as part of their 2016 Animal Lives Matter campaign. The award is funded by Gateway Coin.

The award was a welcome donation to the organization, which works to alleviate the feral cat population in the Neepawa area. They run a trap, neuter and return program, as well as a rehabilitation and adoption program for felines suited to a less feral life. Since We were very it was founded in honoured… [It’s] 2012, Cats TNR has rescued and helped a testament to the over 339 cats and hard work and kittens.

Along with the dedication of award, a letter was our rescue. sent thanking the organization for the – Linda Desjardins “passion and heart” shown to the animals in their care. It also notes that the award is given to the province’s top ranking animal rescues and shelters in 2016 and takes under consideration all of the organizations’ animal welfare projects last year. Linda Desjardins, one Cats TNR’s founding members said, “We were very honoured… [It’s] a testament to the hard work and dedication of our rescue.”

Cats TNR was started in 2012 by Desjardins and Chantel Boersma and has grown to add Martha Bennett, Brandi Falk and Lise McQuarrie to their core team. In addition, the group relies on a small army of volunteers, who help with fundraisers, donate time and transportation to their rescue cats and provide the foster homes essential to the adoption program.

Next month, Cats TNR will be running an online auction fundraiser in order to help more cats and kittens in the Neepawa area.

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Above: Prairie Mountain Snowdrifters present cheque to Journey for Sight. Pictured from left: Tom Borsa (Lions Club), Trevor Hagyard (Journey for Sight) and Roy Globak (Snowdrifters).

By John Drinkwater The Neepawa Banner On Saturday, Jan, 21, snowmobilers taking part in the Lion’s Journey for Sight stopped in Neepawa for some lunch. Commenting on this year’s event, rider Randy Ewakiw said, “The warmer temperatures made the trail sticky and in some cases, very slushy. We experienced zero visibility due to fog between Dauphin and Nee-

pawa. Our heated visors were impractical in these conditions, so with visors up there will be a lot of sore eyes, when we conclude the event in Brandon.”

Ewankiw expressed appreciation to those dealerships along the route who provided excellent support with machine breakdowns.

Lunch was available at Neepawa’s Dairy Queen, the cost being equally shared between Dairy Queen and the Neepawa Lions Club.

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Police academy for seniors hoping to come to Neepawa

By Miranda Leybourne The Neepawa Banner Neepawa’s older population may have an opportunity to learn some essential and timely skills if a grassroots program called Police Academy: Older Adult Division gets the volunteers it needs to get up and running.

The program has been created by the Manitoba Association of Senior Centres in partnership with Manitoba Seniors and Healthy Secretariat, A&O Support Services for Older Adults, Manitoba Consumer Protection Services, the RCMP, the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba and local pharmacies, lawyers and financial institutions.

Brenda Tonn is the rural resource coordinator for the program and is based out of Plumas. She says the program aims to empower older adults by putting them in contact with information and resources to educate them about safety and security issues. This, she hopes, will lead them to be able to continue living independently in their communities and she says she hopes to see the program run in communities throughout rural Manitoba.

“I am very passionate about getting [this type] of education out to rural Manitoba,” she stresses. “Very often we’re not aware of opportunities for people to come and speak to us, and this is a great way to get the information out...I think that people in rural Manitoba should have as many opportunities as those that live in urban areas, and these education opportunities are really valuable [to help] people stay home safely and live independently.”

There are 12 topics the program can cover, including elder abuse, planning for your future, personal safety, frauds and scams, safety aid, medication safety, emergency preparedness, fire safety, safe banking practices, substance and gambling abuse, safe driving and scooter safety.

Tonn says she is looking for interested individuals and

groups that would be willing to put on and coordinate the event with her assistance, including guided instruction for planning every part of the program, sample advertisements, a contact list of facilitators on every topic in the area, sample PowerPoint presentations and more.

“Ideally what I am looking [for] is a person or a group of people that are willing to host the event in their community,” she explains. “I’m a sort of liaison, too, and can get them in touch with their local law enforcement.”

Tonn says she will be able to help people streamline

the process and make it as easy to host the event as possible.

“The host just finds the venue,” she notes. “They can pick and choose however they want to run the program -- they can do it once a week...or over a period of two days, or once a month. In the end, they have a celebration and a graduation.”

To get involved with planning a Police Academy: Older Adult Division in Neepawa, contact Tonn at safeathome@ mymts.net, or call 204-841-1428.

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JANUARY 27, 2017

Want to go on a blind date?

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By Debbie Unger Neepawa Public Library Love is in the air at the Neepawa Library! We love books and since it’s fun to introduce readers to new authors and titles, we’re offering Blind Date With a Book.

Here’s how it works. On our shelves by the fireplace, we have a number of books wrapped in paper to cover the title and author name. You take it home, unwrap it and introduce yourself to a new author or a new genre. There may be something under that paper that you have looked at and wanted to read and just never tried before, or it may be something completely new to you. So, what do you think? Take a chance – who knows what new romance might

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I remember on cold winter days my apron wearing mom would be in the kitchen making a large pot of homemade soup. Today’s soup is so easy to make you won’t have to put your apron on.

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By Makenna Sumner Neepawa Silver Spurs 4-H Club The Neepawa Silver Spurs 4-H Club have been busy so far. This year we have four members.

In September and October, we had weekly riding meetings with our instructor, Tara Levandoski. Horseback riding is fun! In November, we had our first business meeting to plan our activities for the rest of the year.

On Jan. 3, we went to Chicken Corral so we could have lunch and exchange Secret Santa gifts. To end off the day, we had fun tobogganing at Eastview hill. At our January business meeting we watched a horsemanship video and learned how to do a slip knot.

On Feb. 14, we have our Communications night. We had a good start of the year!

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by Chad Carpenter

onald Trump’s election as American president last fall was driven in part by his promise to bring back American jobs. In many parts of the US, where people saw first hand the devastation of factory closures and unemployment, this message was appealing. The problem is that fingers weren’t actually pointing at the right villain in the attack against the American middle class.

The biggest attack on Amer- MY ican manufac- PERSPECTIVE turing jobs has actually come from technology. Moving ate jobs to lowerwage countries ackman tkinson did in fact characterize the 1980s and 1990s, but that hasn’t been the case since about 2000. The US Bureau of Labour Statistics reports that the US has lost 5 million manufacturing jobs since 2000, but manufacturing output hasn’t declined. In fact, between 2006 and 2013, data shows that manufacturing in the US grew by 17.6 per cent. This is explained by the rise of automation, which took 88 per cent of those lost factory jobs, yet kept output rising.

Investments in automation and software have meant that output per manufacturing worker has doubled over the last two decades, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. No one is expecting this trend to stop and many experts believe that the share of work done by robots in manufacturing industries will increase, from a global average of 10 per cent, to about 25 per cent by 2025.

No matter how much countries close their borders, the trend of automation will continue and we’ll see it across all industries. In ours, for example, it takes far fewer people to put out a newspaper than it did 25 years ago.

The trends themselves aren’t troubling and on the whole, have brought us reliable products at a cheaper price. But the troubling question is how we, as a society, are coping and preparing for these changes. It’s clear that in the future, there will be an ever increasing demand for jobs with a background in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Even now, these are top jobs. Glassdoor, a site which includes both job listings and reviews of jobs and companies by current and former employees, released their list of the 50 best jobs in the US. Topping the list were data scientist, DevOps engineer (which includes software development and IT operations) and data engineer in the top three positions. Canadian Business magazine released a similar list, using Indeed’s database of job seekers and job postings.

If you sort their list by five year employee growth, specialized engineer and software engineer sit in the top five.

Clearly students with a strong STEM skill set will fare well in the new economy, but first, they need the skills. That’s where the problem lies.

In June 2014, the Conference Board of Canada released a study on education and skills. The report used 23 indicators to compare both Canada and individual provinces against peer countries. Canada as a whole fared not too badly, with a grade of B and a ranking of sixth place but the country’s performance on student skills declined between 2009 and 2012.

Digging deeper, we find that Manitoba’s students didn’t fare all that well. Manitoba received grades of D in reading, math and higher level science.

The problems for Manitoba doesn’t stop with high school graduation, an area where we do well, but continued into post secondary education; the province earned D- grades for the low number of PhD students and the low number of students studying science, computer science and engineering at the post secondary level. At least in 2012, students at all levels weren’t learning the skills that they will need for the future.

We need only look south to see the problems that arise when a changing economy leaves behind large swaths of the population without the skills to find their place in the new economy.

Preparing our citizens, whatever their age, for the world of the future is of vital importance.

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Strong leadership needed Our leaders had better be ready to compete

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ast week, some folks tried to trip up Premier Brian Pallister when he said he didn’t want to see the whole issue of night time big game hunting and night lighting become a race issue. He’s right it shouldn’t be a racial issue.

In fact, it shouldn’t be an issue at all. Night time hunting, by anyone, makes no sense whatsoever. So if night time hunting were to be illegal for everyone based on safety reasons, then night lighting wouldn’t be an issue either. Neither practise is tolerable in my view, in fact, to even contemplate hunting at night with any kind of weapon makes no sense at all.

There may be some who will say that night hunting is some kind of traditional practise or that it’s OK in remote areas. I don’t care, it doesn’t make sense and should be stopped. That said, I am all in favour of people being allowed to hunt to feed their families. I think that is fine, regardless of ethnic background.

To turn around and sell the meat, then I have problem with that.

It’s wrong and I would encourage the government to stand against that practise.

On the other hand, the deer population needs to be culled in urban areas. We have people investing large amounts of time and money in establishing nicely landscaped yards and having to watch the deer demolish the trees and shrubs.

In Canada, there are millions of square miles of wild and rural land where the deer and other critters can roam freely. Towns just aren’t on the list.

I have to laugh at how birds, such as Canada geese and Snow

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It’s not as if government to stand ties there are very few indithe Ameragainst that practise. viduals who ican democcan speak up racy should contain a lot of surprises. The for Canada’s best interests in a elections are held every four way that will get Trump’s attenyears and the political campaigns tion. I personally don’t feel our are endless. With off-year elec- prime minister is a strong player tions in year two and presidential on the world stage and without elections in year four, it should leaders, the CPC and the NDP be no surprise that an election need to choose carefully as to is coming and the parties need a which chief they elect. The candidate. Donald Tump is now people of the United States have president and so far he is doing given Trump a clear mandate to everything he said he would do. strengthen their positions on He’s assigning cabinet positions everything and our leaders had to strong-willed people and can- better be ready to compete. celling a bunch of legislation that he doesn’t like or that his people

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he past 18 months have given me an opportunity I never thought I would have. I’ve been able to step away from active involvement in organized religion (the church) and take what I hope is an honest look at its strengths and weaknesses.

The past few years have not been kind to organized religion. People of all faiths have been tainted by the scandals that have hit major denominations and by the evidence of deliberate actions taken to hide the truth from those who were given the task of investigating allegations and bringing the guilty to justice. Those who committed these atrocities may have been few in number—but the consequences of their actions will be felt for many years to come.

So it should come as no surprise that increasing numbers of Canadians are either reducing their participation or choosing not to get involved with organized religion at all.

They don’t want to be part of a movement that, based on the information

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Neil Strohschein they have, has a history of condoning and covering up criminal activity. Nor do they want to be pestered by those whom they see as recruiters or salespeople, trying to convince them that “their church is the only true church” and that everyone should join it.

Now, please don’t misinterpret what I’ve written above. People can (and many will) choose not to identify with a church, a denomination or a specific faith tradition. But that doesn’t mean that they choose to reject God. The exact opposite may be (and I believe often is) what happens.

As conditions in our world continue to deteriorate, people will look for something that can give them the peace of mind and sense of security that new governments, new

jobs or increased incomes could never provide. And while they may reject the messages offered by organized religion, there is one message that they will never be able to reject; because it is the one message that can provide them with everything they are seeking—and more.

That message is that there is a God in heaven who loves us all; who accepts us just as we are; who will forgive our sins if we ask him to, who will fill us with his peace and who will enable us to face the uncertainties of life with courage, dignity and optimism.

The only ones who can share that message in a way that makes it attractive to others are those who have believed the message, who have been forgiven, whose lives radiate the peace God

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gives and who are facing their difficulties with courage, dignity and optimism.

They are the ones who will often hear people say: “How can you be so positive and so optimistic, given all the things you’re going through right now?”

That question can only be answered in one way: “In my own strength, with my own abilities and power, I can’t do it. But with God as my helper all things are possible; and I can do all things by his grace and with his help.” If your way of life (something everyone around you can see) verifies your words, those worlds will convey a message that will catch people’s attention and create within them a desire to know more about God and his Son, Jesus Christ.

This positive message, backed up by a positive lifestyle is our gift to society. It is a most precious gift, because it has the power to change the lives of those who hear it, who see it working in us and who choose to believe it.

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ovely word, let it roll around in your head for a bit. Thwarted: (1) to oppose or defeat; keep from doing something; (2) to go against; oppose, hinder. My day was filled with great intentions and I was thwarted at every turn.

Truly. There are a number of unfinished projects cluttering my home. Some are well started and some still a fomenting idea. Several years, ago I began a crib quilt. The top is carefully pieced, the backing pinned in place and the hoop centered. Why have I not stitched it? Two reasons – one, I began it while Ed was with me and I intended to quilt while keeping him company. His journey was short and little time was available for sitting and sewing. And two, the project lost its allure. So today was the day. I usually quilt with embroidery cotton, and among the stash of

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen colours was one lacking, the one I wanted. A quick trip uptown and I found a purple thread that will do.

But by the time I had everything assembled it was supper time. Thwarted.

The tie quilt. I had half of the ties pinned in place and decided that the old adage – when doing a thing, do it with might, a thing done half way is never done right- applied. I unpinned them and waited until I had some iron-on interfacing.

Sadly, I ordered less than half the amount required.

Now six of the 20 ties are backed and ready, but I am far from finishing the lap

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he news releases on television were all geared to the newly elected president of the United States.

There were many interviews and the pros and cons were discussed in great length. This person has now been inaugurated and will rule the United States for the next while.

What if the Creator of the world would get so much publicity? What if theological scholars and Biblical ex-

throw. Another two meters of interfacing, please.

Thwarted.

Decided to re-arrange the furniture in the living room. I have the plan in my imagination. It necessitates the relocation of the TV and that requires an extension on the cable.

It was after business hours when this impulse struck, and I know myself well enough to know that it would be unwise to have no electronic companion for 18 hours (I might have to read, or play piano, or, last resort – do housework!).

Thwarted.

See how the word res-

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onates with the emotion?

Heavy and uncomfortable.

Thwarted. Not one to waste too much energy with trivial unhappiness, I am thankful that I now have the thread for quilting, and I now know that interfacing the ties works, I am ahead on my projects from where I was yesterday. The problem is that there are at least three other projects I am eager to begin. Big projects. Like the steamer trunk filled with fabric to be pieced into quilt tops.

Like the wall in the spare bedroom that I want to paint. I have the paint, a tinted oil based undercoat and the brushes and rollers. I am not thwarted on this project, simply awaiting warmer weather to allow me to open a window. If, perchance, I was in control of the weather and not managing it well, then I would be thwarted.

It’s all good.

perts would take up almost a whole newscast by being interviewed and questioned? We could see followers of Him being supportive, but others might start protests.

In the book of Genesis we are told that God created the earth and everything in it. In Mathew 28:18 Jesus declares “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.”

If we believe that the Word of God, the Bible, is inspired

by God, we know that He is Truth and can overrule any decision we or anyone else makes in life.

This is a very comforting thought.

No laws translate to no respect Re: “Pallister says night hunting creating 'race war’” (Winnipeg Free Press, Jan. 20).

Some people have the privilege to hunt. Some people have the right to hunt.

Allowing this type of killing is a sad state of affairs. There is no need for any apology, Premier Pallister, for your words resonate the truth of the existing situation of hunting in Manitoba. Unless the laws are changed, I am of the opinion that it is only a matter of time that big game hunting will be no more. The animals will eventually be shamefully exterminated.

No laws or regulations translates to no respect.

John Fefchak, Virden, Man.

Choice of voice needed for Manitoba farmers on agriculture issues National Farmers Union Region 5 (Manitoba) states that the current stable funding model for General Farm Organizations (GFO) to represent Manitoba farmers’ voices on agriculture issues needs a serious fix.

On Jan. 17, 2017, Manitoba Minister of Agriculture, Ralph Eichler, announced he would hold consultations to find a better way to help farm organizations receive funding from farmers.

The current membership check-off model in Manitoba is cumbersome, not free of corporate influence,and cannot represent a diversity of farmers because it is limited to those who deliver grain to elevators. In addition, there is red tape for elevators, the burden of making annual reimbursement requests by farmers and major paperwork needed for farm organizations in the collection of the fees.

Most costly of all is the inability of a diversity of farm voices to be fairly supported by Manitoba’s current stable funding model. There is no choice of voice.

Manitoba currently has two general farm organizations (GFOs) - The National Farmers Union Region 5 (Manitoba) since 1969 (NFU) and Keystone Agriculture Producers (KAP) since 1984. Currently KAP is the group legislated to receive the check-off funds, while the NFU is funded by voluntary farmer membership. This is due to the fact that the Agriculture Producers Funding Act of Manitoba states: “Only one qualified organization may be certified as the certified organization at any one time.” (16 (2)) In contrast, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick recognize farmer diversity under their stable funding legislation, allowing farmers to choose among two or more GFOs through a farm registration model, thus giving farmers choice of voice on farm issues. Some farmers belong to more than one GFO and the Manitoba government should allow for this option.

In September 2013 the Ministry of Agriculture and Food in Ontario concluded that offering stable funding to multiple general farm organizations was necessary because it offers “the democratic freedom of farmers to choose the voice that best represents their interests” and stating that the “practice increases transparency, improves the quality of policy decisions and contributes to public acceptance of the decisions that are implemented”.

The Ontario model collects membership fees from farmers and distributes the funds to the GFOs according to the farmers’ choice, all at a very low cost.

The NFU urges Manitoba to follow the example of Ontario in funding a minimum of two GFOs. National Farmers Union

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Carberry council thanks public works for snowfall cleanup

By Gloria Mott RM of North Cypress-Langford Carberry Town Council met on Jan. 10.

Two bylaws are being prepared concerning the new Recreation Facility.

The first is to set a mill rate to generate $60,000 towards the funding of the New Recreation Area and Facility and it required a decision to proceed, so

that a public hearing can be scheduled, which must be held before the bylaw is given first reading. Council agreed that since the RM has already agreed to go ahead with their matching $60,000 undertaking, it was necessary to proceed as well.

The second bylaw is for a Special Services Levy – again in connection with the new recreation

complex. Looking at the expected costs, this will be a levy on a per household basis of $50 for 2016, and rising by $10 for 2017 and again in 2019 etc. The levy bylaw can cover a period of five to seven years, so it might best be worded to cover until 2022. Council agreed to present the idea to the public hearing in February.

The date for the Tax Sale

was set as October 2, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. This aligns with the RM’s Tax Sale on the same date at 9:00 a.m.

Public Works is looking at the purchase of a new tractor which will be used at the lagoon in summer, and will have some attachments which will enable it’s use in winter to blow snow directly into trucks.

This should streamline snow clearing methods and

realize some significant savings in time and wages.

Recent developments and concerns about the Old Bank Building were discussed.

Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba sent word that at their rate of $168.32/tonne of recycling. Carberry will receive a total of $48,179 in four quarterly instalments.

On the subject of snow

handling, it was agreed that the small Public Works crew had done a phenomenal job over the recent heavy snowfalls during the holiday season. Our streets have been kept open and clear far better than any in the region and thanks are due.

Accounts totalling $264,888.65 were approved for payment.

Sawyer Massey 25-45 kerosene tractor threshing circa 1919

By Alex Campbell Director, Manitoba Agricultural Museum Among the photos donated to the Manitoba Agricultural Museum is a series of photos taken in the Elton district, northeast of Brandon on the Archie McPhail farm. The date is suspected to be 1919.

The photo here shows a Sawyer Massey 25-45 gas tractor powering a threshing machine. The identities of the men in the photo are not known at this time.

Alex McPhail, Archie’s son, may be the man in the Stetson hat by the front wheel of the 25-45. Alex McPhail had trained as a pilot in World War I and therefore, it is thought his presence in the photos would indicate he had been mustered out of service, which then indicates the photos were taken after 1918. As well, his sister, Lena McPhail, is present in some of the photos. She was married in late 1919 to a farmer from the Chater district. It would be unlikely she was present in the photos if she was married, as she then had her own household to operate. So it is logical to assume the photos were taken in the fall of 1919.

Archie McPhail had come west from Ontario in 1880, working for the CPR on construction of the mainline to the Pacific.

He acquired a homestead in the North Brandon area in 1881 and managed to “prove up” on the homestead while working part time for the CPR on construction. This was a

common practice by homesteaders who found it necessary to have another source of income while they were breaking their homesteads and slowly bringing the farm into production. This money was needed to purchase supplies and basic machinery.

By 1892, Archie was successful enough as a farmer that he married and built a new house. Archie purchased another quarter of land and became a purebred livestock breeder, specializing in Clydesdale horses and Yorkshire pigs.

At one time, this herd of hogs was regarded as one of the premier herds in North America. Archie became involved with the Brandon Exhibition in 1882, remained involved for over 40 years and helped organize the first Brandon Winter Fair in 1908. He also did some work for the Immigration Department of the Government of Canada and was sent to Britain to recruit immigrants to Canada.

Unfortunately, Archie’s wife, Mary, passed away in 1910, however Archie remarried in 1914. In 1916, Archie was appointed as the Farm Manager for the Provincial Mental Hospital at Brandon. He reportedly planted the rows of spruce trees that line 1st Street between the door of the hill and bridge. Archie retired in 1933 and passed away in 1940.

Throughout the 1890s

to 1910 Sawyer Massey was a major Canadian builder of steam engines, however, the emergence of gas tractors saw Sawyer Massey being production of gas tractors. Many gas tractors at this time actually used kerosene as a fuel, as it was cheaper than gas at the time. The company produced a number of sizes of tractors. The first model produced was a 20-40 which was then followed by a 30-60 tractor.

The 20-40 seems to have been more powerful than thought as this design was later re-rated as a 25-45.

The tractor seen here is

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Sawyer Massey, in other tractor models, turned to purchasing engines from outside suppliers, as this was cheaper than developing its own engines. 25-45s seem to have been somewhat common judging by the number of photos of these tractors.

Today they are a fairly rare tractor.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MANITOBA AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM

The McPhail outfit of the Elton district threshing in the fall of 1919. While the men have taken a short break in order to have the photo taken, from the sheaf wagons pulled up along side the threshing machine, the crew have been giving the outfit “snoose” in order to bring in the harvest on the McPhail farm.

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Back once again for the Renegade master 2016 Jeep Renegade

on this tester and optional mise fuel economy, so pick on other models consists of up under light throttle can two lift out roof panels that Powertrain: 1.4 litre turbocharged 4-cylinder with feel a little weak in higher can be removed and stored 160 horsepower, 184 pound feet of torque and 6-speed gears. If you put your foot under the load area floor for manual transmission (2WD/4WD); 2.4 litre 4-cylinder down harder, it will however some “al fresco” motoring. change down and give you with 184 horsepower, 175 pound feet of torque and The styling is classic Jeep the acceleration that you 9-speed automatic transmission (2WD/4WD) with the boxy shape, 7-bar expect. You can shift up Trim levels: Sport, North, Trailhawk and Limited (Trail- and down manually using grille and round headlights but also thoroughly mod- hawk and Limited with 2.4 engine and 4WD only) the stick and this would be Starting price: $21,745 (Sport 2WD manual) ern, with some great design worth doing to get some inPrice as tested: $34,130 (2.4 75th Anniversary Edition stant power for an overtake, features, such as the rear lights which resemble old- 4WD including 18 inch aluminium wheels, remote start, although the transmission is fashioned military gas cans. backup camera, heated seats and steering wheel, Beats a little sluggish to respond to manual inputs, so is best It manages to look both premium audio and My Sky Open Air Roof system) more distinctive and more Highway fuel economy: 7.5 litres per 100 kilometres left to its own devices. masculine than its other (1.4); 8 litres per 100 kilometres (2.4) What really impressed me though was the ride and subcompact rivals. NeedTest fuel economy: 11.6 litres per 100 kilometres handling. The ride, although less to say, I really like it. combined (2.4 4WD) a little bouncy on bumpy I was not able to test the Towing capacity: 2,000 pounds (2.4) provincial roads, is excellent performance as thoroughly Warranty: 3 years/60,000 kilometres bumper-to- on the highway and feels as as normal, as the day that stable and surefooted as a I had the Renegade, the bumper; 5 years/100,000 kilometres powertrain Service interval: 8,000 kilometres larger Jeep, even in very slipweather conditions were pery conditions. Thanks to atrocious. However, I would say that performance feels adequate rather than spritely, sensible 55 sidewall tires, there is much less road noise although the engine is very quiet and refined. I have tried than in other small SUVs that I have tested and due to the this nine-speed transmission in three Chrysler-group very refined engine, the most noticeable thing at highway vehicles now and I like its smooth-shifting nature, but speeds is wind noise due to the boxy shape. it does have a tendency to change up very early to optiContinued on page 9

JEEP RENEGADE AT A GLANCE

By Ben Castle The Neepawa Banner

“Back once again for the renegade master, D4 damager, power to the people”…was a hit for British DJ Wildchild in the mid-1990s but to this day, I’m not really sure what the song was all about! However, Renegade was also an appearance and off-road package offered on the iconic Jeep CJ and Jeep YJ Wranglers between 1976 and 1994.

For the 2015 model year, it finally became a model in its own right joining the rapidly expanding subcompact crossover SUV market.

Last year, the subcompact crossover segment accounted for a relatively small 6 per cent of SUV/crossover sales in Canada but this is still a significant number of vehicles (over 40,000 vehicles per year) and with some big players, such as Ford and Toyota, yet to enter the fray, Jeep hopes to replicate the success of the larger Cherokee with its combination of a strong image, cool looks and genuine off-road credibility. So is the new Renegade the master of the subcompact SUV segment?

The tester supplied by Brandon Chrysler Dodge Jeep in Brandon was the 2.4 litre with nine-speed automatic and 4WD in the unique for the 2016 model year, 75th Anniversary trim. This is similar to North spec but adds a few additional and unique features such as special seat trim, 18 inch bronze-finish aluminum wheels, roof rails and exterior trim. The My Sky Open Air Roof System featured

Parting ways:

How to make sure you’re getting a fair shake on your trade-in

By Derek Pearson The Neepawa Banner

Purchasing a new, or new-to-you, vehicle can be one of those rare experiences that can bring both joy and frustration. You have spent hours researching online ( the average consumer spends 14 hours online according to a 2014 J.D Power New Shopper study) visited multiple dealers, gone on several test drives, and have finally made your decision. Now comes the the big question.

What is my trade worth?

An experienced sales person will usually dance around this question, as to avoid giving you a number to shop around at other dealers. They want you to commit to the sale first, then have their sales manager “sharpen their pencil”

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to make a great offer on paper. But before doing so, they will also do their research, usually starting with taking your vehicle on a test drive. And checking your vehicle history for any major insurance claims against it.

Determining the value of a pre-owned vehicle is not an exact science, but most dealers have invested time and resources into a system to help them determine fair market value.

Most of these resources are readily available to consumers through a few simple google searches.

Spending a few minutes on AutoTrader or Kijiji and seeing what a vehicle like your make, model, series, and milage is selling for is a great place to start.

Keep in mind dealers are in business to make money so they will need to mark-up the price to pay for such things as a safety, detailing, commission etc. So for example if a vehicle like yours is selling online for $19,999, you can probably expect an offer of around $15,000-$16,000 from the dealer.

Another great online tool is www.canadianblackbook.com. There you can enter your vehicle information and get feedback on similar sales in your region.

Wether you are looking to trade it in or sell it privately. You will almost always get more money if you sell it privately, assuming you have the time.

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Jeep Renegade– power, handing and cool looks Continued from page 8 The steering was accurate and positive and not overly light, inspiring confidence and allowing me to place the Renegade precisely on the road.

The standard and classexclusive Selec-Terrain Management System has four modes: Automatic (primarily front-wheel drive but will redirect torque to the rear axle as necessary), Snow (which locks it in 4WD), Sand and Mud settings. In practice, I never took it out of Auto but it worked both quickly and effectively to keep me moving and even in low speed corners, allowing me to indulge in a little power oversteer, which was both fun and very controllable! I averaged above the quoted fuel consumption figure but feel that this was respectable given the conditions. On a dry highway in 2WD, I think that the quoted manufacturer figures would be more than achievable.

The interior is well-laid out and stylish and although some of the plastics seem a little hard and shiny, you feel that you’re in something different and special, rather than just a jacked-up car. The driving position is fully adjustable and very comfortable, with a commanding driving position and thanks to the boxy shape, visibility is excellent and the door mirrors are nice and large. A couple of ergonomic gripes were that it took me a while to work out how to adjust the mirrors, I accidentally switched the mode on the radio when trying to adjust the volume and the release for the tailgate was at its base rather than above the licence plate as one would expect. Storage space in door pockets, glovebox and centre console is also a little limited.

However, I love that the heated seats and steering

wheel come on automatically at low temperatures and that the front armrest moves with the driver’s seat. In the back, rear legroom is merely average, but as the Renegade is the widest SUV in its class, it offers class-leading hip and shoulder room for three adult rear passengers and the rear doors open nearly 90 degrees, so access is excellent.

The load area is not quite the biggest in class, but thanks to a practical boxy shape, is pretty useful and there is no lip to lift luggage over. The rear seats fold to give you a completely flat load area, but you have to fold them from the side rather than the back, as you can in some rivals. There is also underfloor storage if you need it to store your roof panels (if fitted) or you can drop the floor in the load area to get a bit more depth.

Sport spec is fairly basic with power windows and locks, front centre sliding armrest, tilt/telescope steering wheel with audio controls, split rear seat and black 16 inch steel wheels. I would suggest adding the power and air group ($1,495) to give you air conditioning, cruise control and power heated mirrors (standard on 4WD models). An upgrade to 4WD will cost you over $4,000 and the 2.4 litre engine with 9-speed automatic will cost an extra $2990. However, if you want 4WD, North 4WD

is only $600 more than Sport 4WD and adds 16 inch aluminum wheels (17 inch with the 2.4 litre engine), air conditioning, cruise control, body-coloured door handles and mirrors, leather-trimmed steering wheel, upgraded infotainment system with XM radio, auto lights, fog lamps, LED interior lighting, roof rails and rear privacy glass.

For a $2,105 premium over a similarly-specced North trim, trail-rated Trailhawk gets low-range 4WD with rock mode, hill descent control, skid plates, 0.8 inches more ground clearance, 17 inch aluminum wheels, black roof, full-size spare, a 7 inch touchscreen display, rain-sensing wipers and all-season floor mats.

Finally, for an extra $1,100 over Trailhawk, fullyloaded Limited spec adds 18 inch aluminum wheels, dual-zone climate control, heated leather-trimmed seats with power driver’s seat, leather-trimmed shifter, heated front seats and steering wheel, backup camera, remote start and 40/20/40 split rear seat amongst other features.

Some of these features can be added to lesser models at additional cost.

If you can live with a manual transmission, then a 2WD Sport with power and air pack is excellent value for money, but if you want 4WD, a relatively low upgrade price for the amount of extra features to a North 4WD manual

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makes more sense. However, the majority of Renegades sold will be 4WD and automatic and in this case, I would suggest skipping Sport and North and plumping for the better value and better equipped Trailhawk and Limited trims, as adding a few basic options to a North will cost you more! Trailhawk for looks, off-road ability and a wider choice of colours and

Limited if a high feature content is more important to you.

So, if you pick your spec carefully, Renegade offers reasonable value but don’t expect a large discount and if you’re financing, Jeep’s interest rates are typically a bit higher than average, making it usually one of the more expensive options in the class.

However, Renegade offers

above average power and decent fuel economy for the class, secure handling, cool looks, a stylish, practical and roomy interior, a class-leading 4WD system and unrivalled off-road and towing capability for the class. Considering the alternatives, this makes Renegade pretty unique and this vehicle sets the bar high for 2017!

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Above: The interior of the 2016 Jeep Renegade is well-laid out and stylish.

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CWE Superstars reach BMO supports Victoria New Heights in Gladstone Quilts Neepawa

PHOTOS BY DEREK PEARSON

“The Rebel” Bobby Collins prepares his trusty flag for a beatdown on his opponent.

By Derek Pearson The Neepawa Banner It was a night of colorful, flying storytellers in Gladstone on Jan. 19. No, the circus wasn’t in town, it was the superstar professional wrestlers from CWE (Canadian Wrestling’s Elite).

The Winnipeg based promotion made its way to town as part of their New Heights tour, entertaining the crowd with high-flying moves, powerful slams, and slap-stick humour. The seven bout card featured two tag-team matches, a triple threat match as well as one-on-one action, and included appearances by wrestlers spanning the

globe, from as far as Japan, to Plumas’ own “The Rebel” Bobby Collins.

Collins announced on social media that this will be his last major tour, as he will be limiting his appearances to local shows only.

Here are the results: 1) “All American” Alex Anthony defeated Kody Lane.

2) “Tornado” Tony Kozina was victorious in triple threat match against Roy “Flash” Gordon and “Tasty” Travis Cole.

3) “Hotshot” Danny Duggan and “The Mercenary” Garrison Creed defeated the team of “The Canadian Crusher” AJ Sanchez and “The Hitman For Hire” Mr. Grim.

4) “Fabulous Creebird”

Kevy Chevy scored an upset over The Bullet Club’s “Crown Jewel” Chase Owens in was an extremely close and controversial call by the official.

5) Shane Sabre bested The Beer City Bruiser following a spear.

6) DDT Star “The Japanese Beast” Shigehiro Irie tapped out “Wisconsin Strong Style” TW3.

7) The Cannon Clan (CWE Tag Team Champion “The Rebel” Bobby Collins and “The Crazed Cowboy” Jacob Creed) beat the super duo of ROH Alumni ACH and Mr. Inkredible.

The next CWE tour is scheduled to return to Gladstone on May 4.

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Audrey Heffell of Victoria Quilts Canada accepts a cheque for $1,500 from BMO branch manager Trisha Phinney. The donation, which is from BMO’s Volunteer Employees Grant will assist the local chapter of the national charity in their efforts.

Since 2000, Victoria Quilts Canada been distributing handmade quilts to provide physical and spiritual comfort to cancer patients and survivors. Neepawa is the only Manitoba branch of the organization and made 121 quilts last year.

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Japanese star Shigehiro plays to the crowd after a feat of strength.

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Gymnastic season underway for Neepawa Novas Submitted The Neepawa Banner The Neepawa Gymnastics Club has had an excellent start to the gymnastics season. 145 recreational gymnasts attended classes from the end of September to the end of December. The second session of recreational gymnastics classes has just started and have 111 gymnasts registered to participate from January till the end of March. The gymnasts range in age from 18 months to 17 years old and work on everything from improving motor skills, fundamental movement patterns, basic to advanced gymnastics skills and fun.

The club has also continued to offer their conditioning and flexibility class on Monday nights from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., which focuses on developing strength, endurance, core stability and offer 20 minutes of deep stretching to finish off the class.

The 2016/2017 competitive stream includes 27 gymnasts ages seven and up. Eight gymnasts attended the first competition of the season at the Panthers Gymnastics Club in Winnipeg. The competition included clubs from all across Manitoba and a couple clubs from Ontario. Results are as follows: Beginners Annalyn Quesnel: VAULT- Silver, BARS-SilverBEAM-Silver, FLOOR-Silver, ALL AROUND- Silver.

Paige Kaspick: VAULT- Silver, BARS-Bronze, BEAM-Silver, FLOOR-Silver, ALL AROUND-Silver.

Cassandra MacDonald: VAULT-Silver, BARS-Bronze, BEAM-Silver, FLOOR-Gold, ALL AROUND-Silver Myfanawy Brown: VAULT-Silver, BARS-Bronze, BEAM-Silver, FLOOR-Silver, ALL AROUND- Silver Intermediates Age 10 Bree Walker: VAULT-First, BARS-Second , BEAM-First, FLOOR-Third, ALL AROUND-Gold Intermediates Age 11 Kyra Kaspick: VAULT-Fifth, BARS-Ninth, BEAM-Fifth, FLOOR-Ninth, ALL AROUND-Eighth.

Intermediates Age 12 Seleena Knoll: VAULT-Sixth, BARS-Seventh, BEAMSeventh, FLOOR-Sixth, ALL AROUND-Seventh.

J.O.5 Ages 13 & Up Tanner Speiss: VAULT-Sixth, BARS-Sixth, BEAMSecond, FLOOR-Second, ALL AROUND-Sixth.

These gymnasts work very diligently to perfect their routines and we are very proud of their performances.

They are looking forward to their home competition on Saturday, Jan. 28.

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Several members of the Neepawa Novas Gymnastics Club competed at their first competition of the season, hosted by the Panthers Gymnastics Club in Winnipeg.

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Neepawa Natives about to reach historic milestone Submitted The Neepawa Banner

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Left to right: Brookdale Curling Club President Kelly Evans congratulating First Event winners Mathew Kulbacki (Skip), Cody Jakubowski (Third), Kyle Csversko (Second) and Chris Sylvester (Lead) from Neepawa.

Saturday, Jan. 28 will be a historic night for the Neepawa Natives, as the club plays their 1500th game in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League As they approache this accomplishment, the organization would like to invite all alumni to the Jan. 28 home game versus the Selkirk Steelers. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

As part of the night, the team will have a brief ceremony acknowledging the inaugural roster and other alumni in attendance. Then following the game, current coaches, players, families, and alumni are invited to a meet and greet in the Yellowhead Hall.

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Evans congratulates Second Event winners Trent Olmstead (Skip), Fokko Buurma (Third), Daryl Steen (Second) and John Adriaansen (Lead) from Brookdale.

Left to right: Brookdale Club Member Fokko Buurma congratulates Third Event winners Keith Babcock (Skip), Jordan Buchanan (Third), Jason Doerksen (Second) and Dave Buchanan (Lead).

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Natives falter at worst possible time

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner

If the Neepawa Natives don’t make the Manitoba Junior Hockey League playoffs this season, they’ll likely look back at this past week as the reason why, as the team dropped a pair of important games. First, they lost 6-0 to the Dauphin Kings on Friday, Jan. 20. That was followed up with a disappointing 5-2 defeat to the recently resurgent Waywayseecappo Wolverines on Saturday, Jan. 21. Combined with a 3-0 loss to the eighth place Swan Valley Stampeders on Tuesday, Jan. 17, the Natives’ record has now dropped to 11-25-5 (27 points) on the year.

Several recent injuries have hindered the roster that the Natives were able to put out on the ice, as Tyler Gutenberg, Matthew Millan, Peyton Malcolm and Skyler Thorsteinson were all recently diagnosed with concussions. As a precautionary measure, those players were wearing suits

in the press box instead of lacing up the skates. Combined with a horrible facial injury sustained by Kruz Listmayer during a game against Selkirk, Neepawa has found itself severely undermanned. Natives head coach Dustin Howden said the team needs to put those games behind them and focus on their upcoming matchups. The Natives will host the Selkirk Steelers on Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Yellowhead Centre. Start time for that game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

Then on Sunday, Jan. 29, Neepawa will host the Winkler Flyers. Opening faceoff for that game will be at 6:30 p.m.

As for upc o m i n g games for the teams Neepawa is chasing for the final playoff spot, the Swan Valley Stampeders will host Winkler on Friday, Jan. 27, while the Dauphin Kings will challenge Portage on Friday and then Virden on Saturday. All those games have a scheduled 7:30 p.m. start time.

M J H L Standings Standings - Wed. Jan. 25

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33

6

1

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2- Selkirk Steelers

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31

12

3

65

3- Winkler Flyers

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31

10

2

64

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28

14

1

57

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40

27

15

3

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21

18

5

47

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43

19

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6

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15

23

3

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9- Dauphin Kings

39

12

26

5

29

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11

25

5

27

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9

30

4

22

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Tiger Hills Hockey League recap

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner

East Division

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W

L

Etl

Pts

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12

4

0

24

The Neepawa Farmers’ final home game of the Tiger Hills Hockey League season was a dominant 10-3 victory over the Pilot Mound Pilots on Saturday, Jan. 21. A five-point effort (two goals - three assists) from Matt Lowry helped to lead the way, while Hayden Kolesar and Ward Szucki (1G - 2A each) were also a big part of the Farmers’ strong performance.

This was Neepawa’s 10th straight win and improved their record to 12-4-0, while Pilot Mound dropped to 1-14-2.

2- Minnedosa

16

12

4

0

24

3- Carberry

17

11

6

0

22

4- Cartwright

17

8

6

1

17

5- Gladstone

16

7

7

1

15

6- MacGregor

16

5

9

1

11

7- Pilot Mound

17

1

13

2

4

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15

15

0

0

30

2- Boissevain

16

12

4

0

24

3- Hartney

16

8

5

3

19

4- Souris

16

7

7

2

16

5- Deloraine

14

4

11

1

9

6- Melita

14

3

11

2

8

Minnedosa wins pair The Minnedosa Bombers kept pace with Neepawa in the standings, with a pair of weekend wins. First, they upended the Deloraine Royals 4-1 on Friday, Jan. 20. Shane Jury notched a pair of goals and added an assist for Minnedosa.

The next night, the Bombers hit double digits on the score sheet with a 10-3 victory over the Melita Bisons. After giving up the first three goals of the evening, Minnedosa rang off the next 10 goals.

Travis Erickson registered a hat trick, while Matt Saler had a pair of goals and an assist. Grant Jacobsen, Michael Birch, Brad Lewis, Wes Lewis and Shane Cameron also scored.

Carberry keeps pace The Carberry Plainsmen remain hot on the heels of both Neepawa and Minnedosa in the eastern division standings. They’re just two

Appendix: G-Games, W- Wins, L-Losses Etl- Extra time losses, Pts- Points Upcoming schedule: Friday, Jan. 27 Neepawa at MacGregor Minnedosa at Souris Gladstone at Cartwright Deloraine at Melita Killarney at Pilot Mound Saturday, Jan. 28 Neepawa at Killarney MacGregor at Gladstone Carberry at Minnedosa Hartney at Boissevain End of THHL regular season points out of top spot with a 7-4 win over the Deloraine Royals.

Dylan Kelly (two goals - two assists) and Curtis Brolund (four assists) had four point nights for Carberry.

Gladstone defeated Despite a six point night from Jordan Ged-

des (two goals - four assists), the Gladstone Lakers fell to the Hartney Blues 12-7. Geddies’ big night was countered by four goals from Del Cowne and five points (2G - 3A) from Riley Bodin, to lead Hartney to the victory. The loss dropped Carberry’s regular season record to 7-8-1

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Yellowhead Chiefs remain dominant

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner A pair of wins by the Yellowhead Chiefs have kept the team within striking distance of top spot in the Manitoba AAA Midget Hockey League standings. The team beat the Kenora Thistles 10-0 on Friday, Jan. 20. The boys followed that up with a 6-2 decision over the Interlake Lightning.

Those wins improved Yellowhead’s regular season record to an impressive 22-4-1-7, good enough for 52 points on the year. That puts them in second place, five points behind the league leaders, the Winnipeg Wild.

In the first game, the Chiefs jumped out to an early advantage, outshooting Kenora 14-4 in the first and scoring five times.

Noah Geekie put away a pair in the opening frame, with Jaxon Heeney, Jacob Tibbatts and Aiden Woodley notching singles.

In the second, Neepawa’s Braden Gillies scored early. That would be his first of two goals on the night. Cole Muir of Vista followed up with another two in quick succession to make it an 8-0 lead heading into the third period. In the final frame, Benoit Mowbray added one early and Gillies secured the final goal of the game, with just under five minutes remaining, to make it a 10-0 final score. Yellowhead goaltender Reese Jones picked up the win and the shutout on a 14 save effort.

The next night, Yellowhead had to work a little bit harder for the win, but still came

away with the 6-2 decision over Interlake.

This contest remained very close for the first 40 minutes of play, as the Chiefs held on to a narrow 2-1 lead, with Josh Belcher of Rapid City and Vista’s Mackenzie Belinski scoring.

In the third, Yellowhead was able to open things up and secure the victory.

Ryan Heino put away a pair, while Jaxon Heeney and Braden Gillies secured singles for the win.

Mixed results for Bantams The Yellowhead Bantam Chiefs split their pair of weekend games, falling to Brandon 3-2 in overtime, but bouncing back to upend Central Plains 10-2. Owen Murray and Colby Joseph scored for the Chiefs. The next night, Joseph added a four point effort (two goals - two assists) to help steer the Chiefs to victory. Jake Poole of McAuley also had a massive night with five points (2G -3A).

JANUARY 27, 2017

Chiefs pair commit to college Submitted The Neepawa Banner A pair of Yellowhead Female Midget Chiefs have committed to schools in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference. Come the fall, forward Cassidy Lyttle will attend the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, (NAIT) while Taeya Nicol has committed to Olds College.

Lyttle graduates from Birtle Collegiate this spring and will be studying Business Administration at NAIT. She is currently is in her third season with the Chiefs and has played in 162 games, scoring 28 goals, adding 25 assists for 53 points. An assistant captain for the Chiefs this season, Lyttle was selected to Team Manitoba the U-18 Nationals this fall. She

Female Chiefs fall to Westman A two goal night from Tatum Amy of Birtle was not enough on Wednesday, Jan. 18, as the Chiefs fell 6-3 to the Westman Wildcats. Angusville’s McKiya Mazur added the other for Yellowhead, in the defeat. The Chiefs are in fourth place in the Manitoba Female Midget Hockey League standings with a 16-8-1 record. That puts them just four points behind the first place Pembina Valley Hawks (17-4-3).

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Cassidy Lyttle (left) and Taeya Nicol (right) will continue their hockey careers on the post-secondary level next season. has been a key defensive forward for the Chiefs and contributes timely offence Nicol meanwhile, is completing her second year with the Chiefs and has played both forward and defence in her midget AAA career. After playing her first midget season with the Norman Wild where she played 43 games and scored two goals and added three assists, she has

suited up for 92 games as a Chief, scoring five times and assisting on 10 others.

A physical player, Nicol has 76 penalty minutes in 135 games in the MFMHL. The Gilbert Plains native will graduate from Gilbert Plains Collegiate and plans to enter the Sports Management program at Olds College. The Yellowhead Chiefs wish to congratulations both players.

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Special Olympics Bowling Ladies’ High Single and Double: Laurie Goodon 193, 307. Mens High Single and Double: Dwayne Petch 174, 341. Other scores of note: Keith Jacobson 165; Lynn Walker 135; Mike Chubey 120; Roger Kuharski 151, 131; Justin Smith 124.

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In Memory

Thank You

We would like to thank all the many special friends and family for all your acts of kindness and sympathy that continues to be a great comfort to us during a difficult time.

Thanks for all the cards, phone calls, food and all those that dropped in and shared in celebrating Dad’s life.

We would also like to thank all the nurses and staff at the Minnedosa Personal Care Home for all their kindness and support they provided Dad during his short stay there. Dad truly enjoyed all the activities, trips and appreciated all the care that you provided.

Sincerely, Warren, Connie and family

The Neepawa and Area Salvation Army would like to extend a HUGE thank you to all volunteers, businesses and organizations who helped in any way with our Annual Christmas Hamper Program.

Once again our community has shown its generosity and willingness to help meet the needs during what can be a difficult time for some of our residents.

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Joe & Muriel Morgan Muriel April 12, 1919 - Feb. 5, 1987 Joe May 22, 1917 - Jan. 9, 1998 Cherishing your memory forever and always With love your family xxoo

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Those we love - don’t go away They walk beside us everyday …

Unseen - unheard, Still loved Still missed and very dear.

Sad are the hearts that love you Silent the tears that fall Living our lives without you Is the hardest part of all.

You did so many things for us Your heart was kind and true And when we needed someone We could always call on you.

The special years will not return When we were all together But with the love within our hearts You will walk with us forever.

Lovingly remembered and deeply missed, Ron, Shirley, Larry, Linda, Terry, Bernadette and families

Blaine Jarvis May 29, 1984 – January 26, 2016 One year has passed without you in our lives. We think of you every day and wish you were here with us. We miss the sound of your voice, your smile and your great laugh. There have been many tears but also laughter as we share our memories of you. The love you had for your family and your passion for farming is helping to heal our broken hearts and carry on. Through family and friends we will keep your memory alive. Always on our minds; forever in our hearts.

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We think of you today But that is nothing new We think of you in silence And often speak your name Your memory is a keepsake From which we’ll never part God has you in his arms We have you in our hearts

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Thank You We wish to thank the following places of business and their staff who accepted donations on behalf of our fund raising project “Light a memory bulb in honour of a loved one”.

Neepawa Health Centre, It’s Time, Neepawa Pharmacy, Home Hardware, Neepawa Banner and Sears at Kerreen’s Clothing.

The contribution of time helped make this a very worthwhile fund raising project raising $1125.00. Thank you to NACTV for special programming to allow viewers to remember those loved ones who were remembered by family and friends in the lighting of a memory bulb.

Thank you to those who purchased bulbs in memory of a loved one and to those who gave generous donations.

This annual event helps to provide a warm glow during the holiday season. Thank you to the Palliative care volunteers and committee members for your commitment to the program.

A very special thank you to the town work crew who assemble and decorate our tree and to the people who donate a tree every year. Your continued support and commitment is greatly appreciated.

May you find peace and happiness in 2017.

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Obituary Hazel Peters January 5, 1926 - January 14, 2017. Born to Jenette and Earnie Sayward.

Lived on a farm NE of Moore Park where she went to school for the first six years then moved to the Brookdale district for the remainder of her education. She married her husband John in November of 1943. They farmed in Oberon district, then moved to Duddenhoffer farm which later became a part of the Langford Community Pasture. They managed the Government Pasture for 31 years having many fond memories. Hazel's husband, John of 67 years passed away January 21st, 2011. She enjoyed baking, sewing, flowers, birds, games, music and dancing. Children were her number one love. She will be sadly missed.

Hazel was the oldest of three girls, predeceased by sister Ina Garbutt and Grace Smith who presently resides in the Lac La Bische. Predeceased by half brothers Cecil Hume, Harold Hume and George Hume.

She will be truly missed by her family. We have many loving memories. She is survived by daughter Connie Mansfield, husband Lyle, granddaughter Kim Johnston and partner Kelvin Kelly, son Perry Peters, wife Kathy, granddaughters Crystal and husband Kelsey Frieson, great grand children, Levi Johnston, Jesse Johnston, Madison Johnston and great great grand child Malik.

The funeral was held on January 19th at the Neepawa United Church. She is laid to rest at Neepawa Cemetery.

MOORE Marion Moore, at the age of 95, on Saturday, January 7th, 2017 at her home in Country Meadows, Neepawa, Manitoba, with her family by her side, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour.

Marion was born on the farm in Edrans, MB., November 28th, 1921 to parents Manson and Isabelle Kerr. When Marion was 12 her mother died of Tuberculosis, resulting in Marion giving up her dream of becoming a teacher. She quit school, stayed home to work on the farm and look after her younger brother Morley. Her baby sister June was raised by her Grandpa and Grandma Lamb.

On June 15, 1946 Marion married Harry Henderson of Edrans, where they worked hard farming and raising their five children and several foster children. Harry died September 6, 1979 at which time Bob took over the farm and Marion moved into a trailer on the property.

June 26, 1982 Marion married Clarence Moore and moved to his farm south west of Edrans. Here Marion was an avid gardener and people came from near and far to enjoy her many flowers, followed by a cup of tea and cookies.

Marion was a member of the Edrans Ladies Aid for over 50 years and attended Edrans Church until March 2007 when she moved to Kinsmen Kourts in Neepawa. In May 2009 Marion moved to Country Meadows, a beautiful new care home, where she lived for the remainder of her life. Here she felt she lived in the most wonderful place in the world with the best care and fine food. She made each of her caregivers as well as friends and every member of her family feel as though each was "the best person in the world".

Marion loved to decorate, garden, knit, quilt, crochet, do ceramics, make floral arrangements, bake and visit with her many friends.

Left to mourn her passing is her brother Morley Kerr, daughter June Armstrong (Dale), daughter Marilyn Winters(Don), son Bob (Carol), son John (Laurie) and foster daughter Connie Creasy, eight grandchildren seven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Marion was predeceased by her daughter Chrissie 1960, husbands Harry 1979, Clarence 1994, father Manson 1991 and sister June 1999.

A memorial service was held in Edrans Church on January 14, 2017. Donations in Marion's memory may be made to Country Meadows Care Home, 500 Veterans Way, Neepawa, Mb. R0J 1H0.

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WE PROVIDE A REASON. Preferred: • Prior human resource or payroll administrative NOW HIRING: PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR support experience is an asset.

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Are you looking for an opportunity to thrive, a place to develop your career to the To Apply fullest while engaging in meaningful work that makes a positive impact across Qualified applicants are requested to submit a the country and around the globe? Cargill can give you these opportunities. comprehensive resume, with a covering letter addressing the stated qualifications, including We have an opportunity for a Production Supervisor with Cargill’s Agricultural the names and contact information for work Supply Chain - North America (CASC NA) business at our grain and crop inputs facility in Oakner, MB. In this role you will supervise, lead and engage related references, to the following by Friday, the operations team through critical processes and systems for the safe and February 10, 2017 at 12:00 noon. efficient operation of the facility by building a world class culture around Genelle Bilcowski, Executive Assistant Cargill’s Operational Excellence strategy.

Rolling River School Division For further information and to apply for this position online, visit Box 1170 www.cargill.ca, click on “Careers” and search for job # OAK00083.

Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0 Cargill is an equal opportunity employer.

Email: gbilcowski@rrsd.mb.ca (Emailed applications must be in PDF or MS Word format) The Division thanks all applicants for their interest in Rolling River School Division.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Employment is conditional Classified Ad Deadline Tuesday Noon upon an acceptable Criminal Record and Child Cancellations and corrections only within Abuse Registry Check. business hours and corresponding deadlines.

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Cargill is presently recruiting seasonal yard workers for the upcoming 2017 Spring season. Applicants must posses a Class 5 driver’s license. Class 3 with air would be an asset but not necessary. Contact Gary at 204-386-2075 or email resume to gary_rossnagel@cargill.com.

MUNICIPALITY OF WESTLAKE-GLADSTONE

Summer Student Job Opportunity Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone is accepting applications for Manitoba Youth Job Center - Youth Engagement Leader. Full-Time Employment. May 9th – August 18th (includes 3 days of training in Winnipeg) $12.77 per hour.

Preference given to post-secondary students returning to school. For full details visit: www.westlake-gladstone.ca.

Beautiful Plains Community Medical Clinic is a clinic of General Practitioners that Submit resumes by February 28th to: is experiencing growth. We Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone are looking for a committed 14 Dennis St. E m individual to join our clinic l Box 150 Gladstone MB, R0J 0T0 un ity Medica staff to fill a position of info@westlake-gladstone.ca Phone and Front Desk Receptionist. The individual who fills this position will join our current full time, professional and experienced staff to ensure the clinic operates effectively.

Main duties will include: - answering the phone Grader Operator Wanted - triaging and booking appointments The Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone is - greeting and registering patients courteously accepting applications for a full time Grader - escorting patients to rooms Operator.

- preparing rooms for appointments - liaising between patients and physicians.

• 40 – 50 hours weekly dependent on the season of operation and will commence as Requirements: soon as possible.

- medical office administration experience or training • Salary is dependent upon qualifications.

- strong interpersonal and communication skills, • Job description is available at the municipal both in person and on the phone office or at www.westlake-gladstone.ca.

- ability to handle fast-paced work environment with multiple, sometimes conflicting demands Interested applicants may submit a resume with - Grade 12 education orPrepared equivalentby the REP. two Marie references by mailing, faxing or emailing HR ADWORKS - ability to respect and promote confidentiality applications to: DESIGNER Service Team Carly - strong English skills combined with the ability to Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone PROOFED speak Filipino dialects is preferred Box 150 ESTIMATED This is posted as a full time weekday position.

Hours Gladstone MB R0J 0T0 vary between 0800 and 1730 hours. Start date SENT Fax 204-385-2391 and wages negotiable. References required. Please info@westlake-gladstone.ca submit resume to the Beautiful Plains Community All prices exclude taxes Applications Medical Clinic, Box 70, Neepawa, MB R0JPrices 1H0 or do not include 5% GST will be accepted until position has been filled. We thank all applicants for their email Shockin@pmh-mb.ca by the 8th of February Insertion Date Ad Size Price interest; however, only those being considered 2017. We thank all applicants, however, only those for an interview will be contacted. under consideration2 will contacted.

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Duration: May - September 2017 Monday to Friday, some weekends, local dispatch from RM. Of Rosedale, MB to R.M. Of Westlake -Gladstone, MB We offer, competitive wages and assigned late model equipment.

All you need is a clean abstract, positive attitude and the ability to work in a team environment.

Candidates with Gravel & Pay Loader experience will be an advantage.

You must be proficient with smart phone technology.

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

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Help Wanted

Notice

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION invites applications for the following positions Substitute Teachers & Substitute Educational Assistants For the 2017/2018 School Year Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry Checks and Grade 12 or equivalent is required.

Qualified Teachers will need to submit a copy of their teaching certificate along with their resume.

Please specify which positions you want to sub in, which schools, days, and grades you are willing to substitute at.

Submit resumes to: Bev Szymesko, Superintendent Turtle River School Division Box 309 McCreary Mb. R0J 1B0 Phone: (204) 835-2067 Fax (204) 835-2426 e-mail: bevs@trsd32.mb.ca

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION is currently looking for a

OIL/LUBE TECHNICIAN

We offer a competitive salary and a company benefit package.

We thank all those who apply, but only those considered for the position will be contacted for a personal interview.

Apply with resume to: Brent Miller, Service Manager P.O. Box 2349, Highway 16 West.

Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Phone 476-2391 wwford2@mts.net

Budz ‘N Bloom Day Care

Is seeking an ECE ll or lll or a Child Care Assistant as qualified by the ELCC Program for a Full-time permanent position. Start date to be determined. The successful applicant must have a valid First Aid and CPR. Pass a Criminal Record and Child Abuse Check and Vulnerable Sector Search. The successful Candidate must also be • A team Player • Mature • Willing to work any hours between 5:30 am and 6:00 pm Mon. - Fri. • Be familiar with infant/preschool/school-age children’s development • Be familiar with the Licensing Manual and Best Practices • Be able to implement emergent activities • Possesses strong interpersonal and Communication skills • Be willing to participate in professional development We provide the following benefits to employees after probation period is over: Pension, benefits, paid planning time and paid sick days Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please send resume to Box 2579, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 or drop it off at 101 Hamilton Street. Close date for this position is Friday, February 10th at 9:00 am.

Wanted - School Bus Drivers Beautiful Plains School Division requires school bus drivers for regular routes and extracurricular sporting/educational trips. As well, there is a good opportunity to become a regular route bus driver.

No experience is necessary other than having a good driving record for the previous three years.

Beautiful Plains will provide a training program for applicants to become a licensed school bus driver.

Upon successful completion of the licensing requirements and the commencement of duties with the school division a reimbursement of $250 for time and licensing costs will be provided. Regular route school bus drivers earn from $90.00 to $115.00 per day depending on the length of the bus route.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Warren Rainka at 204-476-5009.

Applications with attached drivers abstract will be received by the undersigned until 4:00 p.m. Monday, February 6, 2017. Application forms are available at the Bus Garage and Division Office.

Child Abuse Registry and Criminal Record checks are required.

Warren Rainka, Transportation Supervisor Box 700 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Or fax 204-476-3606

Kindergarten Registration-Inscription à la maternelle École Laurier French Immersion L’inscription à la maternelle à plein temps aura lieu le 23 janvier au 24 mars.

Nous invitons toutes les familles avec des enfants qui auront cinq ans avant le 31 décembre 2012 de venir inscrire leur enfant, s’il vous plaît amenez le certificat de naissance de votre enfant. Nous sommes une école d`immersion française, maternelle à 8ième et nous offrons une excellente éducation dans les deux langues officielles.

We are once again proud to offer a Full Time Kindergarten Program. All children born on or before December 31st, 2012 are eligible to register.

To register you will need to bring in your child’s Birth Certificate and Manitoba Health PHIN#. We are a K-8 French Immersion school and provide an excellent education in both official languages. École Laurier 204-447-2068

Help Wanted

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION Invites Applications for the following position: Regular School Bus Driver in the Ste. Rose Area Applications close February 3, 2017. Applicants require a current Manitoba Class 2 license and School Bus Operator’s Endorsement or is willing to obtain through a Division provided training course.

Further information regarding duties and qualifications may be obtained by contacting the Transportation/Maintenance Supervisor.

Forward Applications complete with 3 references to: Dean Bluhm Transportation/Maintenance Supervisor Turtle River School Division Box 309 McCreary Mb. R0J 1B0 Phone: 835-2067 or Fax: 835-2426 Email: deanb@trsd32.mb.ca

invites applications for a School Secretary Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is presently recruiting for

SEASONAL AGRO HELP

For the upcoming 2017 season for both Neepawa and Gladstone locations.

invites applications for a CUSTODIAN at Carberry Collegiate

1 TON TRUCK DRIVERS

Beautiful Plains School Division is accepting applications for a full time custodian at Carberry Collegiate in Carberry, MB. Duties include the cleaning and maintenance of buildings, equipment and grounds under the direction of the Principal and/ or Head Custodian.

Applicants must possess a Class 5 Driver’s License.

Length of employment may vary from 2-6 months.

TANDEM TRUCK DRIVERS

Applicants must possess a Class 3 w/Air Driver’s License.

Length of employment may vary from 2-6 months.

SPRAYER OPERATOR

Spraying experience is considered an asset but not required. Training available. Applicants must possess a minimum Class 3 w/Air Driver’s License.

Length of employment will be approx. 6 months.

FERTILIZER PLANT OPERATOR AND YARD STAFF

Applicants must possess a Class 5 Driver’s License.

Length of employment may vary from 2-6 months.

Excellent compensation for a few months of work!

If you would like to work with an established and progressive company, please complete an application form at either of our Agro locations or send a cover letter and resume to:Attention: Glenda Finkewich – Human Resources Manager Email: g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop.com Or mail to: Box 879, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 www.neepawagladstonecoop.com We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Beautiful Plains School Division invites applications for the position of School Secretary at Carberry Collegiate. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong computer background with the ability to adapt to specialized software, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

The secretarial position is 3.5 hours/ day (AM), 10 months per year. Wages and benefits according to Division policy. A pension plan and other benefits are also offered.

Hours of work are 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Full time duties to begin mid-February, 2017.

Possible onsite training in February will be discussed with potential candidates.

The starting wage is $18.00 per hour. The Division offers a pension plan and other benefits.

Successful candidates must complete a Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry check.

Applicants should state experience and include three references. Duties to commence as arranged.

Questions can be directed to the undersigned at 476-2388.

Applications to be received at the undersigned by NOON, Monday, January 30th, 2017.

Deadline for application: NOON, Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Jason Young Superintendent Beautiful Plains School Division Box 700 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 TEL: (204) 476-2388 FAX: (204) 476-3606 Email: bpsd@bpsd.mb.ca

Send resumes marked “CC Custodian” to: Mark Hutton Maintenance Supervisor Beautiful Plains School Division Box 700 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Phone: (204) 476-2388 Fax: (204) 476-3606 Email: mhutton@bpsd.mb.ca

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Successful candidates must complete a Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry check.

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Others are thanked for their interest.

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Classified Ad Deadline Tuesday Noon

Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines.

Only those selected for a short list will be contacted.

Others are thanked for their interest now.

in our classified section.

Call 476-3401 or 1-888-436-4242

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION Kindergarten Registration for the 2017 Fall Term will be held during the regular school hours between January 23 and March 24, 2017 at the following schools: Alonsa School Tele # 204-767-2168 Glenella School Tele # 204-352-4253 Ste. Rose School Tele # 204-447-2088 McCreary School Tele # 204-835-2083 We are once again proud to offer a Full-Time Kindergarten Program. All children born on or before December 31, 2012 are eligible to register. To register you will need to bring your child’s Birth Certificate and Manitoba Health PHIN#. If you have any questions, please feel free to call your school today.

Manitoba Community Newspaper Association Provincewide Classifieds

FOR SALE

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

BATTERIES FOR EVERYTHING. Auto, farm, construction, ATV, marine, motorcycle, golf carts, phones, tools, radios, computers etc. Reconditioned, obsolete and hard-to-find batteries. SOLAR equipment. The Battery Man. Winnipeg. 1.877.775.8271 w w w. b a t t e r y m a n . c a PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 400,000 readers weekly.

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Parts & full trailer repair, trailer safeties & Autopac Trailer Repair. Sales, Leasing & Financing of flat-deck, dumpbox, cargo, gooseneck & utility trailers & truck beds. Kaldeck Truck & Trailer, Hwy #1 MacGregor, Mb. 1-888-685-3127.

BOXING WEEK SALE FINAL EXTENSION TO JAN 29!

SAVE 10-50% STOREWIDE! Limited stock on some items.

Queen 800 pocket coil mattress set $495 (10 year warranty), queen spare room mattress for $199, 3 piece solid wood table set (36x48 inch) $499, 12 drawer espresso coloured queen storage bed $699, 5 piece SOLID WOOD (Canadian made) queen bedroom suite including queen bed, chest and night stand $1199. 3045% off 100% Italian leather furniture sets in stationary and reclining (2 stationary styles and 2 reclining styles), and England Furniture (a Lay-Z-Boy Company) rocker recliners in two styles and two fabrics $695 including power option. See store for more specials. Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-6 & Sun 11-5. Call KDL Furniture at 204-571-1971.

660 Highland Ave., South side of #1 Hwy., Brandon.

HARDY TREE, SHRUB, and berry seedlings delivered. Order online at www.treetime. ca or call 1-866-873-3846.

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COMING EVENTS

Manitoba Riding for the Disabled Association 18th ANNUAL SUPER FLEA MARKET 2017. February

4th & 5th @ Assiniboia Downs-Winnipeg. Vendor spots available- 80 vendors in the show! www.mrda.cc.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

OYEN SEED PLANT – Fulltime Manager. Experience necessary; wage negotiable. For further information contact Dave Sullivan 403-664-3865 or email: scrockd@hotmail.com.

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career!

Employers have work-athome positions available.

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MOBILE HOMES

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

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

MISCELLANEOUS

TRUCK LOAD SALE!! Maple Cappuccino Vanities, soft close $225 each. 25” x 84” Granite slabs $139 each. White, shaker style, (in-stock) kitchens, 60% off retail. Fehr’s Cabinet Warehouse Ph: 1-800 758-6924.

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CANADA BENEFIT GROUP – Attention Manitoba residents: Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll –free 1-888-5112250 or www.canadianbenefit.ca/free-assessment.

STEEL BUILDINGS

REALLY BIG SALE IS BACK – EXTRA WINTER DISCOUNT ON NOW!” 20X19 $5,145 25X27 $5,997 28X27 $6,773 30X31 $8,110 35X33 $11,376 40X43 $13,978.

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NEW AMAZING ALL CASH BUSINESS. Countertop Profit Centers. Low Start Up $1,350.00. Potential Return in 60-90 days. Plus Raise Money for Breast Cancer Research. FOR A FREE INFO PACKAGE CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629.

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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.

The Abiding Word Lutheran Church 9:00 a.m.

Advertising

Commercial Building for Sale for Removal by the Province of Manitoba.

Located at 120 Main Street West, Neepawa, MB. For detailed information please contact 204-239-3798 OR go to www.clp.gov.mb.ca

Classified Ad Deadline Tuesday Noon

Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines.

Administrative office hours have been discontinued at Gladstone RCMP Detachment Clerical and administrative duties for Gladstone RCMP are now performed out of the Neepawa Detachment. RCMP members will continue to utilize the Gladstone Detachment as necessary.

Please contact Neepawa RCMP at 204-476-7340 for general enquiries, criminal record checks, Traffic Accident Reports and other matters which were previously dealt with at Gladstone Detachment. Thank you for your understanding.

will be held during the regular school hours at the following schools: Hazel M. Kellington Feb. 7, 8 & 9 (Tues, Wed, Thurs), All Day (Neepawa) J. M. Young Feb. 7 & 8 (Tues & Wed), Mornings only (Eden) Brookdale Feb. 9 (Thursday), Afternoon only R.J. Waugh Feb. 7 & 8 (Tues & Wed), All Day (Carberry) Please register at your school and bring your child’s

• Birth Certificate • Manitoba Health No. (PHIN #) Children born on or before December 31, 2012 are eligible to register.

Tender

Colleen Synchyshyn, C.M.M.A.

Chief Administrative Officer Box 339, 275 Hamilton St. Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Ph (204) 476-7600 ~ Fax (204) 476-7624 neepawacao@wcgwave.ca ~ www.neepawa.ca

Ad Deadline Tuesday Noon

Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines.

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COMMERCIAL LOT & BUILDING FOR SALE BY TENDER Lot and Building – 290 Davidson Street (Resource Centre), Lot 2, Plan 60285 6,596 square feet within the commercial zone, Town of Neepawa.

Building constructed in 1948; approx.

5,800 square feet; partial basement (750 square feet) with balance of building on concrete slab.

Terms: The property is being sold “as is” and the Town reserves the right to refuse any and all offers. There are no representations of warranties, express or implied, as to the fitness of the property or building for any particular purpose.

Prospective bidders are encouraged to inspect the property prior to placing a bid and may contact 476-7600 to make arrangements.

Sealed tenders will be accepted, in writing, until 12:00 noon on Friday February 10, 2017; addressed to the Town of Neepawa and clearly marked on the envelope, “Tender – 290 Davidson”.

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Prairie harvest seen as good excursion Continued from page 6 The McPhail 25-45 has long since disappeared, probably to the scrap heap.

The photo illustrates the problem that threshing machines posed, the need for large numbers of men.

There are seven men in the photo and probably there are more men elsewhere. There was usually an engine man tending the tractor, a separator man tending the threshing machine, two sheaf pitchers per sheaf wagon and for efficient operation, a crew would need at least three or four sheaf wagons. And then several grain wagons would be needed to haul grain away into an elevator or grain bin. If you were running a steam engine, you would also need a water wagon and a man to constantly haul water. A crew then may consist of over 10 men and probably closer to 14, all of whom usually needed to fed and housed on the farm. Some custom threshing operations featured “cabooses” or shacks on wheels in which the men slept, however it is more likely the usual accommodation was the barn loft or a straw stack, with the horse trough serving as washing up facility. Many accounts of early steam engine men mention sleeping on the engine’s deck using grain bags as a blanket and the heat from the boiler keeping them warm.

Manpower in the threshing days was such an issue that the railways operated “harvest special” trains, in which they offered cheap fares to the prairies from the Maritimes and Eastern Canada, where manpower was more plentiful. As wages at harvest were relatively decent, large numbers of men came to the prairies for harvest. To a fisherman from the Maritimes, used to life on a fishing boat, where work was hard, wet and cold, and the accommodations equally as wet and cold, with the prospect of a drowning thrown in, a prairie harvest could be seen as an excursion particularly, if you found work on a farm with a wife and daughters who were skilled cooks.

In celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday this year, the Manitoba Agricultural Museum has identified the top 150 artifacts in the collection. You can find this list in the Museum website, visit the Museum to examine these artifacts and others in the collection and then give us your opinion as the top 150 artifacts! The staff and volunteers would love to see you in 2017!

The Manitoba Agricultural Museum is open year round and operates a website at http://ag-museum. mb.ca/ which can provide visitors with information on Museum and the Reunion including location and hours of operation.

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Playing hide and seek This moose was spotted by a reader south-west of Neepawa last week.

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Farm building code requirements changing Province of Manitoba Submitted The Manitoba government is supporting the longterm, sustainable growth of the agricultural sector by removing unnecessary regulatory requirements on the construction of farm buildings, Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler announced Jan. 25, as part of the province’s commitment to Red Tape Awareness Week.

The current Manitoba Farm Building Code will be repealed and an amendment will be made to the Manitoba Building Code to add specific provisions for farm buildings. The minister noted this approach will reduce the red tape burden on those planning to build new farm buildings, while still ensuring appropriate rules will be in place related to occupant safety and fire prevention.

The minister noted key changes that will apply to farm buildings will include: • establishing a ‘low-human occupancy’ building classification for most types of farm buildings, which will recognize lower risks by reducing additional regulatory requirements for items like full fire alarm systems; • focusing on ways to prevent fires from spreading to neighbouring buildings, while still allowing these lowhuman occupancy buildings to be grouped together to meet operational needs; • applying only structural requirements for unenclosed farm buildings used for hay storage or livestock shelters; • removing requirements for fire-rated separations in high-humidity environments where the building materials are unsuitable, or in areas where animals are likely

to cause damage to them.

• providing more options to meet entrance and exit requirements; • allowing flexibility in the direction of door swing to meet operational needs; • allowing flexibility in requirements related to covering foamed plastic insulation in high-humidity vegetable storage facilities such as potato storage sheds; and • adjusting emergency lighting requirements to be responsive to the needs of poultry and egg producers.

The Manitoba farm building code would be repealed once the new provisions for farm buildings come into effect, Eichler said.

Building codes and other related standards are overseen by Manitoba’s Office of the Fire Commissioner.

For more information, visit www.firecomm.gov.mb.ca.

Prairie Mountain

204.476.2287 • 272 HAMILTON ST. NEEPAWA

LESLEY SKIBINSKY

204-476-6999

KRISTY SPRIK

204-212-4892

NICOLE FREE

204-212-3733

NEW

NEW LISTING

Denbie Ranch and Guests

BULL SALE

402 Mountain Ave, Neepawa. MLS# 1630835 2400 sf of multi-use retail space.

Second floor contains a spacious 2 bdrm apartment.

40 Rutledge Rd, Neepawa. MLS# 1616427 Office/Commercial property. 1440 sf wood frame workshop. For sale or office can be rented.

Thinking about buying or selling?

Contact any of our Realtors to arrange your free Market Evaluation!

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS! 11.23 beautiful acres in town limits! Main floor nicely updated, 2 bedrms, double garage & single garage. A short stroll from the bird sanctuary.

For Only 69,900.00 you could own this 3 bed 2bath mobile home with sunroom and double garage. Or seller would consider selling to move mobile. Open to offers. Glenella.

MANY UPDATES make this 2 bed, 2 bath home a must see for affordable living. New Decorating bonus!

Fantastic house in newer development. Great layout, walk in closet, ensuite, in floor heat, open concept! A must see!

Saturday, Feb 11th, 2017 1:00 P.M. @ Ste. Rose Auction Mart Selling:

Denbie Ranch 10 Two Year Old and 25 Long Yearling Red Angus and Red Angus X Simmental Hybrid Bulls

Myhre Land and Cattle 20 Two Year Old Charolais Bulls

Diane Martin 204-841-0932

Liz Sumner 204-476-6362

John Nelson 204-476-6719

9 Yearling Charolais Bulls

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48 Fifth St, Gladstone $189,900

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Classified Ad Deadline Tuesday Noon

304 Brock St, Neepawa $147,500

Bar J

Harvey Ebner 204-476-6700

Denbie Ranch

Myhre Land and Cattle

Bar J

Denis and Debbie Guillas

Hans Myhre

Jack Robertson

204-447-2473

204-638-5664

204-843-2246

Cell: 204-447-7608

Cell: 204-648-6416

Justin Robertson 204-871-3086

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Top of the line! This acreage has quality written all over it. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, office, laundry room and open concept living space: 1843 sqft. 10 acres. Book your personal tour today!

210 Richmond Ave, Plumas $68,900 216 Burrows Ave, Plumas $96,900

EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED

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Manitoba Ag Days wraps up in Brandon

PHOTO BY DALE DE’ATH

PHOTO BY JOHN DRINKWATER

Howard & Kay McKay of Penno’s Machining and Manufacturing.

The 1977 Versatile 1080, known as “Big Roy”, was on display at Versatile’s booth. The tractor, which is part of the Manitoba Agricultural Museum’s collection, recently underwent a complete restoration by Versatile. Big Roy won first place in Ag Days’ nostalgia competition, held to mark the show’s 40th anniversary. Versatile chose to donate their $1,000 prize to the Manitoba Agricultural Museum and Ag Days matched it. The museum is raising money to build Big Roy a new home.

Above Left: Promoting Co-op Agro were left, Robert Parr & Darren Harder of Heritage Co-op and Darcy Catellier of Federated Co-op, Winnipeg. Above right: Tridekon Grain Boss in Barn One

Huge weekend for Neepawa Minor Hockey

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It was a very successful weekend for several teams connected to the Neepawa Minor Hockey Association. Neepawa’s Midget team (above) won the championship game at the Lake of the Woods Girls Hockey Tournament. Meanwhile, Neepawa’s Pee-wee and Atom teams (Pictured right) were also successful at the annual Stonewall Blues Female Hockey Tournament. A fourth Neepawa Minor Hockey team also competed over the weekend, detail not available as of print deadline. Congratulations to all the teams involved in these tournaments.