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Historic hockey night in Neepawa

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner

The Neepawa Natives celebrated a major milestone on Saturday, Jan. 28, as the team played their 1,500th game in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League.

To commemorate the occasion, several former players and management returned to Neepawa to be a part of the opening ceremony and puck drop. Those former players included Myles Cathcart, Travis Laing, Cory Smith, Steve Vasko, Mike Angers, Jeff Hulme, Jim Millan, Scott Elder, Neil Gillies and the team’s first general manager Lawrence Cathcart.

As well, 512 fans came out to the Yellowhead Centre to be a part of the experience and watch the Neepawa Natives take on the Selkirk Steelers. There was a bit of symmetry in the night’s opponent, as Selkirk was the first team that Neepawa ever faced in a Manitoba Junior Hockey League regular season game. Though Neepawa lost that first showdown to the Steelers, it wouldn’t be a case of history repeating itself on this night, as the Natives earned a 5-4 win.

Current Natives general manger and former player Myles Cathcart said the entire evening had a very special feel to it.

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PHOTOS BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Former members of the Neepawa Natives Junior ‘A’ hockey team gathered at the Yellowhead Centre on Saturday, Jan. 28, to help the club commemorate their 1,500th game in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. Top picture (left to right): Myles Cathcart, Travis Laing, Cory Smith, Steve Vasko, Mike Angers, Jeff Hulme, Jim Millan, Scott Elder, Neil Gillies and Lawrence Cathcart. Above left: Neepawa’s first general manager Lawrence Cathcart at the ceremonial puck drop with Steelers captain Taylor Fisher and Natives captain Reigan Buchanan. Above right: A young hockey fan takes a closer look at the very first Neepawa Natives roster.

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Big birthday for Finkewich

By Miranda Leybourne The Neepawa Banner

PHOTOS COURTESY OF OLGA DUNCAN

On Jan. 27, Gregory (Harry) Finkewich, celebrated his 106th birthday surrounded by friends and family. About 50 people attended the party, held in the MPR at Country Meadows, in Neepawa. Well wishes also came in the mail; Finkewich received seven certificates, including one from the Queen. Following some speeches, Finkewich spoke, thanking all those who attended. Olga Duncan, his daughter, said he was impressed with the turnout, including some old friends from Glenella, where he lived from 1938 until moving into Country Meadows about two years ago. Duncan says her dad is still in good health and looking forward to next year’s birthday.

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For more information about the program, see the Jan. 27 edition of the Neepawa Banner or contact Tonn at safeathome@mymts.net, or 204-841-1428.

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The extra hour, says Amanda Novak, Leisure Services Coordinator with the Town of Neepawa, allows for even more fun and entertainment. There’s a little something for everyone at the event, including skating with the Neepawa Natives, a snow angel competition, face painting and crafts in the heated change rooms, an organized “Motion Zone” full of physical literacy games and a toddler obstacle course. People who want to try cross country skiing but don’t have access to the equipment will have the opportunity to do so, and there will be sleigh rides with a historical “school-bus” type of sleigh, complete with wood stove, that used to bring children to school many years ago. There will also be free hot dogs, cotton candy and hot chocolate people can enjoy while warming up around bonfires.

Novak is excited about the event and says she hopes there will be a great turnout again this year.

“If we have a nice day and the weather cooperates, we usually have anywhere from 250 to 400 people down there!” she enthuses. “We’ve also partnered with ArtsForward, and in conjunction with the Winter Festival, we’re trying to get a community snow sculpture competition going.”

Hopeful snow sculptors can enter the competition on the town’s website, neepawa.ca, or they can fill out a form at the town office, where they can enter in the residential, business or organization categories. Sculpting will take place between Feb. 10 and 19, with the judging taking place on Feb 19. Prizes will be awarded for the best sculptures in each category.

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This year Canada is celebrating 150 years since Confederation (the Sesquicentennial). I thought I would spend the next several months showcasing some old recipes in Canada’s honour. I planned to start at 1867 however, I discovered that The Beautiful Plains Museum has several cookbooks that predate that! Domestic Cookery for the Use of Private Families was a publishing sensation in the early 1800s in England. Written by Mrs. Rundell, “A Lady”, it taught readers how to make pigeon pie, brew beer, bake cakes, cure baldness, make hare soup using an old hare good for nothing else and much, much more. First published in 1806, the best-selling book had many more editions through the 1800s. The copy in the museum originally belonged to the grandmother of Ida Lee and Ina Simpson.

Yorkshire pudding On the hearth, a pan of “pudding” was placed underneath the spit of roasting meat. The drippings fell into the pan and thus “Yorkshire pudding” was born. Traditionally, the pudding and gravy were served as a first course, to help fill one up before the meat course. Yorkshire puddings are a classic British dish, usually baked in a metal pan, however I like to do mine in muffin tins.

Yorkshire pudding from Mrs. Rundell’s Domestic Cookery Mix five spoonsful of flour, with a quart of milk and three eggs, well beaten. Butter the pan. When brown by baking under the meat, turn the other side upwards, and brown that. It should be made in a square pan, and cut into pieces to come to the table. Set it over a chafing dish at first and stir it some minutes.

By Miranda Leybourne The Neepawa Banner

The outdoor rink in Neepawa down at the Flats has been closed due to warmer than expected winter temperatures.

Amanda Novak, Leisure Services Manager with the Town of Neepawa, announced the closure via a Facebook post in the group “Coming Events Neepawa and Area” on the morning of Jan. 30.

The warm weather the prairie provinces have been experiencing at one point or another this winter is thought by climatologists to, possibly, be a result of a warm Pacific air pattern.

The unusual pattern, replacing the normal Arctic wind that we typically experience at this time of year, has led to several warm weather records province-wide, including in the communities of Gillam, Island Lake, Lynn Lake and Thompson. But it’s not just the northern areas of Manitoba that

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have seen balmy weather -- Winnipeg experienced a record-breaking weekend of warmth between Jan. 20 and 22.

Terri Lang, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, says that another deciding factor on whether a Canadian winter is cold or mild is usually the jet stream, which normally sits to the south of the country. Anything above the jet stream is cold, while anything below is milder.

This year, she says, the jet stream has been moving more than usual.

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Put the flour, salt, milk and eggs in the blender and blend well. You can do this ahead of time and keep in the fridge. Preheat oven to 425°. Place the drippings in the bottom of a 9x9” square pan and get the pan really hot in the oven or use the muffin tins and pour drippings in each cup. When drippings very hot, pour in the batter and place in the oven. For muffin tins, put about 2/3 full. Bake until it becomes a crisp golden puff: a pan takes about 20 to 25 minutes and muffin tins take about 15 to 20. Do not open the oven door for at least the first 10 minutes. This makes about 6 to 8 in the muffin tins. Serve immediately with gravy.

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like this can be attributed to El Nino, which happened last winter, and which is typically followed by La Nina, which brings colder weather the following year. But this year, La Nina hasn’t shown up.

Lang advises that Manitobans can expect more of the same mild weather, interrupted by infrequent bouts of much colder temperatures.

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worried about the weather -- even though the Town of Neepawa’s Winter Wonderland is right around the corner on Feb. 20, with the Neepawa Natives set to skate with local revellers at the outdoor rink.

“Last year around this time we had the same problem,” Novak attests. “We’ve only had one year where we couldn’t do anything [with Winter Wonderland] because there was a terrible blizzard.”

Novak says that once the barricades are off of the ice at the skating rink, the public will know they are allowed back on the ice. Until then, she says, people need to stay off of it, or they’ll end up damaging both their skates and the skating rink.

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That is no surprise given that everyone from toddlers to the oldest of senior citizens have access to the world at their finger tips. With a phone, a laptop or a regular computer, the news of the world is more readily available than at any other time in human history. The old phrase listing of news, weather and sports has been lengthened to include everything from recipes to recreation, from fashion to fatalities.

The problem is that with the flood of information, comes the task of sorting truth from fiction.

There has always been some false information in the news and information stream. Now, it is very hard to sort out truth from fiction. The internet is rife with input from people who wish to purposefully mis-inform. To a more traditional seeker of news like myself, it is appalling that people will go out of their way in some perverse way to mislead. It used to be called lying. Lies have now adopted many new titles, from fake news, to spin, to misinformation, to alternate facts.

There is a huge move afoot to get news out first. Newspapers used to “stop the presses” to rejig a front page to break a new story or update an earlier one.

Radio somewhat changed that, as news could be updated on very short notice. TV raised the bar in the news game, as they could do on-the-spot coverage providing video footage of events as they unfolded. Now everyone who clutches a smart phone can be a mini TV producer.

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Ken Waddell frenzy to be first with the news or to be the most sensational. Damn the facts! Facts just get in the way of a hurry up story. Just this past week, a world renowned columnist dashed of a story about the Quebec massacre. Trouble is, he got it wrong. He said that we now knew the ethnicity of the shooter. Only trouble was the police didn’t know at that point. Furthermore, the assumed identification was wrong.

I have said many times that in the media world, we have way too many repeaters and not enough reporters. But there’s the problem. How do you afford to pay reporters? We used to hear about citizen journalism and there is now lots of it. Ordinary people covering events from the mundane to the spectacular and posting their stories on social media. There are two problems with that process. One is accuracy is tough to determine and two, nobody is getting paid to do so-called citizen journalism.

The internet and other media will suck up everything a citizen journalist produces and transmit it to the world, but they won’t likely get paid It boils down to reliability and sustainability. Whether it be newspapers, radio, TV or a web site, there has to be some income to support the spread-

ing the news, the reporting, the photography.

Then there is reliability. How does a person know if what they are reading is the truth? It boils down to local reliability and long term reputation. The only valuable news is reliable news. If news and information isn’t reliable and verifiable, it is at best useless and at worst dangerous.

It’s one thing to trust entertainment to unreliable sources. It is quite another to be adrift in a sea of misinformation about important issues.

Democracy and truth are at stake when a person consumes news and information on their way to making important decisions. That’s why news and information have to be locally sourced, it’s the only way to ensure reliability. If falsehoods will satisfy your search for information, then there are thousands of sources to wallow in. If it’s truth that we want, then the only really reliable source is local. A big part of that local content can only be found in the local newspapers. There’s a reason that local papers, both weeklies and dailies are so often quoted by electronic media, local papers are the foundation of the news and information business. Once it’s print, you can’t erase it, so it had better be correct the first time.

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f I were a store owner in Westman, I would be thinking about stocking up on rubber boots; it looks like demand might be strong this spring. On Monday, the provincial government released their most recent flood update and it’s looking wet.

The report pointed to higher levels of soil moisture going into winter, higher levels of winter precipitation and unfavourable weather conditions in making their forecast.

While there is still a few MY months of un- PERSPECTIVE certainty regarding weather and melt rates, Infrastructure ate minister Blaine Pedersen anackman tkinson nounced that there is a risk of moderate to major overland flooding across the province.

It’s not looking good for southwest Manitoba, in particular, as the Red, Souris, Pembina, Lower Assiniboine and Roseau rivers, as well as the southwest region of the province in general, are reported to be at risk for major flooding.

When preparing spring flood forecasts, researchers look at six primary factors: soil moisture at freeze-up, winter snow, spring rain, how fast the snow melts, the depth of frost and river and lake levels prior to spring run-off. All but the first factor are still unknown, but we do know that so far, there has been a lot of snow this winter and at this point, much of it has melted and gone somewhere.

Flooding is a touchy subject, especially around Lake Manitoba. It’s hard to forget the devastation of seeing water up to five miles in from its usual shores; seeing standing water in farmers’ fields, cattails growing where there was grass. No one wants to see that again.

Last fall, a review of the province’s flood control guidelines was made public. The review looked at the impact of past flooding and made recommendations for the future operation of flood mitigation infrastructure. One of the important acknowledgements in the report is the extent to which farmers around Lake Manitoba were hurt by flooding that shouldn’t have impacted them.

The Assiniboine River shouldn’t flow into Lake Manitoba, but the Portage Diversion, built in the 1970s, diverts water that would otherwise flow east into Winnipeg, north into the lake.

Designed to handle 25,000 cubic feet per second (cfs), in 2011, up to 35,000 cfs were flowing through thediversion. That year, the diversion was in operation for 125 days, significantly more than any other year since 1970, and handled 4.77 million acre feet of water, close to double the second highest volume. With no corresponding outlet, the impact was devastating.

Residents around the lake, who looked out on the water for months and in some cases, years, were never really made whole.

The damage was exacerbated by the fact that quickly receding river flooding has a different impact than long-lasting lake flooding. This was noted in the report, “The impact [of increased flows] on the lower Assiniboine is immediate and observable, but the long-term impact of accumulated diversion volumes may be greater on Lake Manitoba.”

The report made the recommendation that the operating guidelines of the diversion should take into account lake levels.

To my knowledge, this hasn’t yet been implemented, but many hope it will at least be considered come spring.

With dry summers and no major spring flooding since 2011, provincial governments could get away with not doing anything about the long needed outlet. But maybe not for long.

In March 2016, the since elected Progressive Conservative Party announced during the campaign that an outlet to alleviate flooding around Lake Manitoba would be one of their top priorities. “Manitobans living around Lake Manitoba have waited far too long for relief,” said party leader and now Premier, Brian Pallister. “A PC government will make it a top priority to stop the delays and get shovels in the ground.” To date, no shovels have been seen, but this might be the time to make good on that promise.

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Opinion

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

The great equalizers

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ad they lived, they would be in their late 50s today. But they didn’t. Their lives were lost when a fire destroyed their home. Their funeral was the first of many I have conducted in the last 40 years. It is firmly etched in my memory because of the tragedy that took two precious lives.

Over the years, I have come to see death as one of two great equalizers in life. Death shows no regard for age, social status, gender or family ties. It can come suddenly or after a prolonged period of suffering. And when it comes, all opportunities we have to do good deeds, strengthen relationships, make a positive impact on those around us or repair damage done by our actions die with us and can never be recovered.

The writers of Scripture do not mask the reality of death. King Solomon said: “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.

(There is) a time to be born, and (there is) a time to

FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein die.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1-2) His words are affirmed by the writer of the New Testament letter to the Hebrews who reminds us that “Everyone is destined to die once.” (Hebrews 9:27a) There is no escaping the reality of death. It is a great equalizer. It will claim us all one day—and the only one who knows when that will happen is Almighty God. He is the one who determines when people are to be born and when they will die.

The other great equalizer is time—a commodity we often waste because we think we have a lot more of it at our disposal than we really do. Sometimes we need to go through experiences that show us how frail we are and how quickly life can change

or end.

That’s what my family experienced 11 years ago when my wife had a stroke.

Her recovery has been nothing short of a miracle—something I have written about at some length. In the process, she taught us one lesson that we have never forgotten: “Learn to live life one day at a time.”

In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus rebuked those who constantly worried about the future. “Do not worry about tomorrow,” he said, “for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today’s trouble is enough for today.” (Matthew 6:34) Jesus wants us to focus on today—on this day—and on the opportunities we will have to make a positive impact in the lives of others.

But that’s not how society tells us to live. Society wants us to think about and get involved in huge projects that will take generations to complete--saving the planet, eliminating poverty, working for equal rights and fighting for world peace. Society never tells us that we should live each day as though it’s our last—because one day, it will be! That doesn’t serve their interests.

So we need to start thinking about what we can do today, with the resources we have, to make life better for someone we know—someone from our community who could use our help and will appreciate our acts of kindness. As one writer put it: “Today is God’s gift to you. What you do with it is your gift to God and to God’s world.”

Use this day wisely. Serve God by loving and serving others. Then, if this should be your last day on earth, you’ll be able to enter the life to come knowing that the first words you’ll hear from God will be: “Well done!”

It struck me again how very fortunate I am

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t struck me again how very fortunate I am. In a simple way. I have running water. There is nothing onerous about doing laundry. Push a button and the clean water fills the big white box, it hums and thuds, and in 40 minutes, the dirty is clean.

Small load, giant load, all the same amount of effort for me.

My mother had a wringer washer, filled by a black hose connected to the faucet in the basement. She also believed very strongly in pre-scrubbing socks on the glass washboard.

More than one home accident involved a child and a wringer, curiosity sometimes has a price. If the clothes were not fed through carefully they could wrap around the wringer, and if the system worked, it popped open, it not, you had a heck of a mess and damaged clothes.

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Rita Friesen And this was an improvement from the laundry system my grandmothers had. They hauled and heated the water before even starting the process.

The big galvanized tub gave way to rocker washer, and that gave way to a swish washer operated by a stationary engine. The heaviest laundry day was for the family of 14, grandma raised 12 children, with hired help often living in.

So now it is simple me, one person, and all I do is push buttons or turn dials.

Saturday baths have gone through the same changes. Today I step into a shower, whenever I want,

Observation

By Addy Oberlin

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he month of January just flew by, like taking a deep breath and blowing it out. Can we find some exciting events that happened during this month?

For many parents, it was good that school started again with all its activities during school time and after. I was very thankful that when it was more than -30°C, when I opened the door at home, it was warm and cozy and I

hand rails for safety and lovely adjustable shower head. All I do is turn on the taps and watch my step. My earliest memory of bath time was a that big old galvanized tub on the kitchen floor. Saturday night. Water heated on the wood stove, and thrown out after the last household member had utilized it.

I was 10 or so when the house burned down and in the new one, we had running water, first in the kitchen and then when times got better, the bathroom. No shower, but the wonder of running a bath more than once a week is fresh and fine. My mother

taught us how to take what she called a ‘bird bath’. A sink full, not a tub full, and strategic cleansing mid week. I don’t want to imagine what it was like for my grandmother. How would you keep 12 children clean? My guess if that in summer the big farm pond would be an asset! One set of grandparents had a cistern under the house with a hand pump off the kitchen sink, all household water came from this. The other grandparents had a well under the porch floor and a hand pump at a sink nearby. An improvement to going outside to haul water in, summer and winter.

Drinking water. Changed a great deal as well. I grew up with well water, thrived on well water and miss well water. Have not gone to bottled water or buying jugs of water. Couldn’t face my grandparents if I did!

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Letters Temperature and climate I am writing in response to Addy Oberlin’s recent column “Observation”, in the Jan. 20 edition of the Banner. She begins by making a common mistake.

She confuses weather with climate, two decidedly different things. Weather is what it is like outside today, or what it is likely to be tomorrow. Climate, on the other hand, deals with long-term trends in dominant weather patterns which develop over years or even decades; the kinds of changes which you and I have experienced since we were kids, or that our children or even grandchildren will face when they grow up.

So, contrary to the example Ms. Oberlin uses, the fact there was a cold snap at the time she wrote her column, does not disprove the theory of “global warming,” no more than the frequent warm spells we’ve recorded before and since, conclusively prove it!

It is often forgotten that the term “global warming” refers to the average, worldwide surface temperature of the land and sea, painstakingly recorded (with increasing accuracy) since 1880. (While it may have been especially cold, or warm at different times in Neepawa this winter, Neepawa is not “the world.”

We are just part of it!)

What these records show is not a consistent, evenly-distributed trend toward hotter conditions, with a total absence of cold snaps, but rather ups and downs of heat, then cold, with the heat “winning out” over the cold.

But, when averaged out, worldwide, the trend is both distinct and conclusive. For example, last year, 2016, was the warmest (globally) since that human record began. The previous warmest year, globally, was 2015 and the warmest before that, globally, was 2014! Unless you’re a conspiracy theorist, these records are accurate, coming as they mostly do, from the US Weather Service and NASA, two of the largest and most sophisticated gatherers of weather records in the world.

So there is definitely a trend, if not always steady, consistent, or apparent, toward a hotter world. More dramatic perhaps, are the nature and severity of extremes weather events spawned by this heating; thawing at the North Pole over Christmas, deadly tornadoes in the US and ice storms in the Maritimes (both in January) and deadly wildfires in the ‘States in November…all phenomena which are becoming more common and frequent as the planet warms and the climate changes.

Ms. Oberlin is also mistaken when she says “The scientists are studying the weather and trying to develop some theories.”

The foremost authority on such matters, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (a branch of the UN), has been saying, with increasing confidence and virtual consensus for many years now, that most of this change is the result of human activity - namely our burning of fossil fuels.

Another line in her article, "They even tried unsuccessfully to make some changes," is a mystery to me and really cries out for elaboration.

Larry Powell Neepawa, MB See more letters on page 7

was welcomed by a happy pooch. The Lord gave me some of the desires of my heart and made me think about other matters close to my heart. A new great grandchild came into the world. What a precious gift from God. When I reflect on the month of January I can honestly say with David in Psalm 92:1 “It is good to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing praises to Thy Holy name, O Most High.”

May we count our blessings as we entered the month of February.

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Kelwood car business opens in Neepawa

By John Drinkwater The Neepawa Banner Kelwood Corner Service Plus opened its newest location, in Neepawa, on Monday, Jan. 30. Situated at 154 Main Street, the site showcases a selection of of pre-owned cars and trucks. Of interest during the warmer weather is a 1992 Yamaha motorbike.

During the free coffee and donut opening, owner Shiva Maharaj said, “We took over the former Shell station in October and have been remodeling since. The shop should be completed by the end of February with a licensed mechanic available. We offer vehicle sales and service with guaranteed financing. Our business

in Kelwood continues with sales and service, tires, auto repairs and towing.”

Maharaj said that operating hours in Neepawa will be 9 am - 6 pm (Mon - Sat). “We plan to organize

a grand opening in early summer. I am pleased with local response, 20 test drives were arranged today together with one vehicle sale,” said Maharaj.

There are also vehicles for sale inside the dealership building, including this 1992 Yamaha motorbike.

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Shiva Maharaj, owner of Kelwood Corner Service Plus, at his new location in Neepawa

A tragic death with a silver lining

By Sheila Runions Banner Staff For the second time in 24 years, this reporter has had to announce the tragic passing of someone by means of a house fire.

The first was for Ricky Benn right in Rivers (Jan. 25, 2002) and this one, for Bert Cluney in the Spring Valley district southwest of Rivers, two miles west of Deerboine Colony. William Albert “Bert” Cluney was born Feb. 5, 1926; he died eight days before his 91st

birthday.

His death was not related to old age or the wood stove he used to help heat his home, which some have suspected. An official statement from the fire commissioner has not yet been released but son Pat Cluney, who lives within viewing distance of Bert’s home, told another media source it was likely wiring.

"They figure it was the electrical panel. When my neighbour got there, the whole front porch was on fire, not the kitchen, where

the wood stove was."

The call came to RiversDaly Fire Department at 6:48 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 28. When they arrived at the farm yard, Deerboine Colony was there fighting the fire as best they could with their water truck.

Mutual aid assistance was also called from Whitehead.

By 1:30 p.m. the fire was considered under control, though local department members remained on scene to monitor hot spots/ flares until supper.

Bert was found at his

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bedroom door and though the manner of his death is sad, he was granted his wish. More than once he told this reporter he was never going to leave his farm and that “they” would have to carry him off it.

And that’s exactly what firefighters did, once the smoke had cleared enough so they could enter the house. Members brought Bert and four dogs (all deceased) outside before continuing their battle with the blaze; two dogs belonged to Bert and two to Pat. Bert was born in Trenton,

N. S. and enlisted in the Army at age 17. During his military career, he was an infantryman in Europe in 1944-45 (Second World War) and he had two different tours during the Korean War. Outside of those major conflicts, he was part of the Army’s transport division which saw him stationed in Germany; Barrie, Ont.; Edmonton, Alta.; Winnipeg, Shilo and Rivers. He also participated in United Nations’ peacekeeping missions in Gaza Strip and Sinai Peninsula.

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While Stock Lasts

Forecasts include more extremes I would like to inform Addy Oberlin that doing nothing to counter world climate change and leaving it in the hands of God is a very dangerous thing to do.

I don't know why Addy has such faith that her invisible friend in the sky will look after things. Where was He when the Indian Ocean tsunami killed almost a quarter of a million people and when thousands died from earthquakes and floods and when millions died in the holocaust? It seems her God doesn't have ultimate control or has a weird sense of justice and right. As to God made everything, I want to know what day He made mosquitoes and the malaria

parasite. Was he having a bad day? God is just a creation of the human mind, a figment of the imagination and in reality, there is no God. Climate change forecasts include more extremes of weather which means colder than usual weather at times as one extreme and warmer than usual at times as another extreme. However, averaged out over the year, temperatures are increasing. I suggest Addy Oberlin familiarizes herself with the science before making comments.

Bill Dean Neepawa, MB

Ill advised plan I feel the hurt in Helen Drysdale's article (“Get a second opinion”, Jan. 20) in the recent Neepawa Banner. How could this Neepawa doctor convince the medical clinic to adopt this ill advised plan when so many lives are at stake?

Some of Neepawa's population do not

have the financial means of transportation to find other doctors.

I would strongly urge this doctor to retire or find another type of employment.

Howard Pahl Carberry, MB

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Albert “Bert” Cluney was found deceased in his Spring Valley District home following a house fire.

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Winter Adventure Weekend coming soon

By John Drinkwater The Neepawa Banner Readers of the Neepawa Banner are encouraged to mark their calendars for February 10 - 12. Riding Mountain National Park is partnering with Friends of RMNP and Clear Lake Country to put on Winter Adventure Weekend. There will be a variety of activities taking place including, a southern barbecue, maple syrup rolling, cross country skiing, skating, guided snowshoe, OHL Annual Hockey Tournament and in particular, the Canada 150 Heritage Hockey game taking place on Saturday, Feb 11.

This event, hosted by Parks Canada will commemorate the 1933 Relief Camp All Star Team. One of the players was Walter "Turk" Broda who went on to be one of the most successful goalies in NHL history. The game starts at noon and will be played between the OHL and the N.P.C. All Stars on the surface of Clear Lake. There will be warm-up stations, hot chocolate and a green screen where visitors can take their picture with a historic 1933 hockey team.

The 1933 Relief Camp All Star Team. Back row, from left: Osmack, Beatty, Abramson, Sweet, Brodach, Dinsdale, Galbraith. Front row: Johnson, Broda, Pickup.

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Legion members to form honour guard Continued from page 7 He had a five-year logging career between the wars and following his military retirement, the hobby farm became a fulltime occupation.

Upon his first transfer to Rivers in 1953, he met Eileen Lindberg; they married a year later. While Bert was in Egypt in 1960-61, Eileen moved from Win-

nipeg to her parents’ (one mile from the farm where Bert and Eileen lived) and during that time, bought some land from her father.

When Bert returned from overseas, they moved the building at the bottom of Old Baldy (the hill north of Deerboine) to the farm and that was their original house. Bert built a few additions over the 52 years

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of living there; for a threeyear period the house was rented out while the Cluney family was in Edmonton and then Rivers to allow the renters (Gorings) time to find another place to live.

After Rivers’ base closed, Bert was transferred to Shilo, from where he retired in 1971. Bert assumed an active role at Rivers Legion Branch No. 75, holding executive positions and completing construction

projects. Members will form an honour guard at his funeral today at Rivers United Church at 1 p.m. and a former nephewin-law, who was part of a military band which performed for the Queen, will play Amazing Grace on his bagpipes. Bert’s jovial and joking nature, his laugh and firm handshake will be missed.

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Neepawa Figure Skating competes in Morden

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Top left: The Beginner 1 team: Back row: Olivia Koscielny, Payten Campbell, coach Cynthia Chartrand, Dimitri Smith, Alyssa Thomson and Taia Campbell. Front row: Ava Wahoski, Ally Pollock, Bailee Podruski, Anneke Scheper and Jayden Dafoe.

Top right: The Pre-Novice team: Back row: Brooklyn Chartrand, Cecilie Holm, Jenna Beaumont, Hayley Lindsay, Allie Jakubowski, Kara Ellis, Caitlin Stevenson and coach Cynthia Chartrand. Front Row: Claire Tomoniko, Annika Atkey, Karissa Ellis and Simone Levasseur.

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Bottom: Beginner 2 team: Back row: coach Cynthia Chartrand, Ivory Gerring, Makenna Sumner, Sarah Thomson, Claire Nicholson, Kate Bulusan, Ashley Laus.

Front row: Alyssa Nadeau, Ashley Nadeau, Ashley Bray and Lena Stadnyk.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

If you are a member of Beautiful Plains Credit Union and a community minded individual who is looking for ways to contribute to the future of your credit union, we have a role for you.

The Nominating Committee of Beautiful Plains Credit Union is calling for candidates to fill the roles of three directors, for election to the Board of Directors at its annual meeting April 12, 2017.

While individual Directors each bring various skills and experience to the Board, no one director is an expert in all fields.

It is the Board as a whole that provides overall direction and governance oversight to Beautiful Plains Credit Union.

If you are an owner/member of Beautiful Plains Credit Union interested in the continued success of your credit union consider this call by Feb.15, 2017.

For more information please contact the Nominating Committee or General Manager; Ron Jesson204-476-2118 Janelle Henton 204-212-0486 Darryn Cameron 204-841-3630 Gord Sylvester 204-476-7800 We would be happy to answer any questions and provide more information

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FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Natives win one, drop pair

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Reigan Buchanan (15) charges into the Winkler zone, during the Natives game against the Flyers on Sunday, Jan. 29. Goaltender Troy Martyniuk would make a great save on the play and ultimately stonewall Neepawa’s efforts, leading to a 4-3 Winkler win.

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner The Neepawa Natives have found themselves unable to keep pace in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League’s playoff race. The club has dropped six of their last seven games, including a pair of critical matches against one of the teams they’re chasing, the Dauphin Kings. The most recent loss was a 4-1 decision on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at Dauphin’s Credit Union Centre.

Justin Metcalf scored the only goal of the night for Neepawa, notching his 26th goal and 43rd point of the season.

Before the Dauphin showdown, Neepawa had a pair of games at home this past weekend. One of which had some added significance as it was the team’s 1500th game in the MJHL. The team would not disappoint the fans and former alumni in attendance, as they earned an impressive 5-4 come from behind victory over the Selkirk Steelers.

Continued on page 13

Standings: (Updated to Feb. 1)

G

W

L

OTL

Pts

1- Steinbach Pistons

46

39

6

1

79

2- Winkler Flyers

48

34

12

2

70

3- Selkirk Steelers

49

31

15

3

65

4- OCN Blizzard

48

30

15

3

63

5- Portage Terriers

46

29

15

2

60

6- Winnipeg Blues

47

23

19

5

51

7- Virden Oil Capitals

48

20

21

7

47

8- Swan Valley Stampeders

45

15

27

3

33

9- Dauphin Kings

47

14

28

5

33

10- Neepawa Natives

45

12

28

5

29

11- Waywayseecappo Wolverines

45

10

31

4

24

Leading Scorers GP

G

A

Pts

PIM

1- Jeremey Leipsic (Ptg)

46

25

52

77

12

2- Mackenzie Graham (Stn)

44

28

37

65

57

3- Chase Brakel (Ptg)

45

30

33

63

26

4- Bradley Schoonbaert (Stn)

46

22

36

58

30

5 - Dexter Kuczek (Wpg)

46

24

33

57

42

Neepawa’s Winter Wonderland Festival Monday, February 20, 2017 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at The Flats

d Skate with the Neepawa Natives Snow Angel Competition 1:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. at The Flats

d Face Painting d Craft Workshop

Bring your enthusiasm and creativity along with any non-toxic craft supplies to complete your snow angel!

Glitter, food coloring and twigs/ branches will be available on site!

d Motion Zone - organized outdoor games

Prizes for MOST CREATIVE entry in the following age catgories: Ages 6-8 Ages 8-9 Ages 10+

d Cross Country Skiing - Learn how to ski (Equipment provided)

Winners to be announced at 3:00 p.m.

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d Sleigh Rides d Free Hot Chocolate, Hot Dogs & Cotton Candy

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THHL

regular

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner

season

Minnedosa blanked by Souris A scoring drought hit the Minnedosa Bombers at the worst possible time, as the Souris Elks were able to blank them 3-0 on Friday, Jan. 27. A three goal night from Terry Doull helped to secure the win for the Elks. This defeat, along with a 4-3 loss to the Carberry Plainsmen the following night, ensured the Bombers closed out the regular season with a 12-6-0 record.

Carberry finish strong On top of the win over Minnedosa to close out the schedule, the Plainsmen picked up a 7-4 win over the Deloraine Royals. A four point night from Dylan Kelly (two goals - two assists), combined with goals from Brock Sutherland, Riley Day, Geoff Davison and a pair from Brett Kitt help to ensure Carberry headed into the playoffs winning three straight.

East Division

G

W

L

Etl

Pts

West Division

G

W

L

Etl

Pts

1- Neepawa

18

13

5

0

26

1- Killarney

17

17

0

0

30

2- Minnedosa

18

12

6

0

24

2- Boissevain

17

13

4

0

26

3- Carberry

18

12

6

0

24

3- Hartney

17

8

5

3

19

4- Cartwright

18

9

8

1

19

4- Souris

17

8

7

2

18

5- Gladstone

18

8

9

1

17

5- Deloraine

17

5

11

1

11

6- MacGregor

18

5

12

1

11

6- Melita

18

3

13

2

8

7- Pilot Mound

19

2

15

2

6

Playoff Schedule - Eastern Division Carberry Plainsmen vs. MacGregor Wild Best of five series Feb. 3: Carberry at MacGregor (8:00 p.m) Feb. 4: MacGregor at Carberry (8:00 p.m.)

Feb. 8: MacGregor at Carberry (8:30 p.m.) *Feb. 10: Carberry at MacGregor (8:00 p.m.) *Feb. 11: MacGregor at Carberry (8:00 p.m.) * - If necessary.

Playoff Schedule - Western Division Souris Elks vs. Deloraine Royals Best of five series Feb. 1: Souris at Deloraine (8:30 p.m) Feb. 3: Deloraine at Souris (8:00 p.m.)

Feb. 4: Deloraine at Souris (8:00 p.m.) *Feb. 10: Souris at Deloraine (8:30 p.m) *Feb. 12: Deloraine at Souris (2:00 p.m.) *- If necessary.

Cartwright Clippers vs. Gladstone Lakers Best of five series Feb. 3: Gladstone at Cartwright (8:30 p.m) Feb. 4: Cartwright at Gladstone (8:00 p.m.)

Feb. 10: Gladstone at Cartwright (8:30 p.m.) *Feb. 11: Cartwright at Gladstone (8:00 p.m.) *Feb. 12: Gladstone at Cartwright (4:00 p.m.) * - If necessary.

Hartney Blues vs Pilot Mound Pilots Best of five series Feb. 3: Pilot Mound at Hartney (8:00 p.m.)

Feb. 4: Hartney at Pilot Mound (8:00 p.m.)

Feb. 10: Pilot Mound at Hartney (8:00 p.m.) *Feb. 11: Hartney at Pilot Mound (8:00 p.m.) *Feb. 12: Pilot Mound at Hartney (4:00 p.m) * - If necessary

The first and second place clubs from each division received first round byes.

Natives fall to Flyers, Kings Continued from page 12

Richards tied things up at 4-4, with assists going to Justin Metcalf and Aston Anderson. Anderson added a goal of his own only a few minutes later, with Metcalf and Richards registering assists. That goal provided Neepawa with their first lead of the night and more importantly, energized the 512 fans in attendance. Despite a strong late game push from Selkirk to tie things up and send the night into overtime, the Natives held on for the tremendous 5-4 victory.

After the game, head

ends

Final 2016-17 standings

An 8-2 win over the MacGregor Wild on the final weekend of the Tiger Hills Hockey League (THHL) regular season, has helped the Neepawa Farmers to claim top spot in the eastern division.The Farmers jumped out to a comfortable lead early on by scoring six goals in the first period, with Matt Lowry earning a hat trick within the first 20 minutes of play. Rhett Law, Cam Tibbett and Garett Rempel also scored, giving Neepawa the 6-0 lead.

In the second, MacGregor’s Daylon Roy and Kelly Rintoul scored for the Wild. Lowry, however, countered with his fourth goal of the night and 42nd point of the season (23 goals - 19 assists).In the third, Ward Szucki (7G - 17A) added one more, to make the final score 8-2.

The next night, the Farmers 11 game winning streak came to an end with a 5-1 loss to the unbeaten Killarney Shamrocks. Tieler Fenning Cox scored the only goal of the evening for the Farmers, who ended the season with an impressive 13-5-0 record.

The Steelers jumped out to the early advantage and were able to secure a 3-2 lead heading into the third period. Zach Johnson and Brad Marshall scored early for the Natives. In the third, a fourth goal from the opposition seemed to put the victory on ice for the visiting Steelers. Neepawa, however, refused to give up on such an important night for the organization.

Marshall added a second goal to his stat line with about 10 minutes remaining in regulation. Less than two minutes later, Nolan

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coach Dustin Howden said that the never give up attitude of the entire bench was exactly what he and the coaching staff wanted to see.

“It seems as though we’re a team that never likes to do it easy, but we do seem to save the best for last. Everyone just got better as the game went on. They focused in on what needed to be done, played smart and came through when it mattered,” said Howden. “Our powerplay scored tonight. The scoring was spread out amongst our lines. Even

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those who aren’t on the score sheet tonight contributed in other ways.

Either by shutting down Selkirk’s playmakers or creating opportunities for ours. [Tyler] Gutenberg had a busy night in goal, but he answered the challenge. So this was a good night.”

The next evening, Neepawa hoped to follow up the Selkirk win with another strong effort against the Winkler Flyers. In this game, the Natives were unable to take advantage of a tired Winkler squad, who were playing their

third game in three nights, falling 4-3.

Winkler goaltender Troy Martyniuk had a sensational game. Though he only faced 23 shots in regulation, many of those were amazing goal stealing stops.

Neepawa collected the first goal when Brad Marshall notched up over Martyniuk’s shoulder less than four minutes into the game. The Flyers collected the next two goals, but Zach Johnson answered with one behind the end of the first, making it 2-2.

Winkler tallied a pair

in the second and headed into the third with a two goal cushion. While Sam Stewart cut the lead in half with a power-play goal late into the third, Neepawa was simply unable to get another past Martyniuk.

These losses drop Neepawa’s regular season record to 12-28-5. They remain in 10th place, four points back of the final playoff spot. The next home game for the Natives is Wednesday, Feb. 8 versus the Swan Valley Stampeders. Start time is set for 7:30 p.m.

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Chiefs keep winning when it matters

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner A pair of wins over the weekend have kept the Yellowhead Chiefs near the top of the Manitoba AAA Midget Hockey League standings. The Chiefs (25-4-8. 58 points) secured a 4-2 victory over the Winnipeg Thrashers on Saturday, Jan. 28. Yellowhead quickly followed that up with an identical 4-2 decision over the Interlake Lightning.

In the game against Winnipeg, the Chiefs completely controlled the first 20 minutes of play, outshooting the Thrashers by a three-to-one ratio (21-7 SOG). Despite that aggressive start, Minnedosa’s Ryan Heino was the only player for the Chiefs, who was able to light the lamp, with an even strength marker near the end of the first period.

In the second, the Thrashers pushed back by both outshooting and outscoring Yellowhead. That left the Chiefs trailing 2-1 heading into the final 20 minutes of regulation. Fortunately, the team was able to refocus and regain the momentum when it mattered. That comeback started with a power-play goal from Noah Geekie just 6:51 into the third. Then, Mackenzie Belinski came up with a short handed goal to both rally Yellowhead and deflate the Thrashers. Near the end of the game, Winnipeg attempted to comeback, but couldn’t get any rubber past Jeremy Dutcawich when it mattered. A late power-play goal from Rapid City’s Josh Belcher sealed the win for the Chiefs. Yellowhead ended the game 2-for-9 on the power-play and registered 50 shots to Winnipeg’s 32.

The next night, Yellowhead faced the Interlake Lightning. As they had against Winnipeg, the Chiefs jumped out to a quick start, outshooting Interlake 18-8 in the opening period. Just as positive was the fact that they were able to take advantage of those chances with three goals. Brian Mentuck, Jaxon Heeney and Ryder Richmond all registered goals in the first 20 minutes for the visiting Chiefs, providing them with a 3-1 lead.

In the second, the Chiefs kept the pressure on, but couldn’t add to their advantage. It wouldn’t be until the mid-point of the third where they’d be able to add

A historic baseball league which produced some of western Manitoba’s best players is now officially no more. On Tuesday, Jan. 31, the Manitoba Senior Baseball League formally announced that it is ceasing operation. Last year, the league took a oneyear hiatus in the hopes of reorganizing and returning in 2017.

Late last year, an email was sent out to the four remaining teams asking about their playing status

for the upcoming season.

The replies from that email were that there was only a possibility of two teams returning to the MSBL; the Brandon Marlins and the Oak River Dodgers.

The Brandon Cloverleafs and the Neepawa Farmers either due to a shortage of players or an executive not in place indicated that they would not be returning to the league.

With that information in hand, the League Board of Directors recently held a meeting and passed a motion to complete the dissolution of the MSBL.

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another, as Mackenzie Belinski scored his 18 goal and 45 point of the season. Interlake would score before the end of regulation to make it a 4-2 final for Yellowhead.

These wins keep the Chiefs just a lone point behind the Winnipeg Wild in the league standings.

Female Chiefs Sweep Eastman (Submitted) The Yellowhead AAA Female Midget Chiefs welcomed the Eastman Selects to the Shoal Lake Communiplex for a two game home set this past weekend. The Selects are just behind the Chiefs in the league standings, so Yellowhead needed wins in these two games to ensure they maintained the gap and to set the stage, as it appears likely the two teams will face each other in the first round of the playoffs.

Game one on Saturday, Jan. 28 saw the Chiefs continue the solid play they displayed in the previous weekend’s Sunday victory over Pembina Valley. The line of Cass Lyttle, Rylee Gluska and Karli Frederick would be the early story, as Frederick scored in the first period and Lyttle in the second to stake the Chiefs to a 2-0 lead.

Tatum Amy also scored in the second and the Chiefs were comfortably ahead by a 3-0 margin. However, the resilient Selects scored two quick goals before the end of the period, one on a power-play to narrow the lead to just a single goal. In the third, Amy would score again as the Chiefs captain and point leader continued her torrid scoring pace this month. The score would remain at 4-2 as Miranda Cook made 18 saves in the Chiefs’ net for the victory.

In Sunday’s game, the Chiefs scored late in the first period as Morgan Ramsay scored an unassisted short handed goal. Jena Barscello added the Chiefs second goal in the second period with assists from Ramsay and McKiya Mazur. That would be all the lamp lighting on this day, as the goalies shut the door the rest of the way and the Chiefs held on for a tidy 2-0 victory.

The Yellowhead Chiefs (18-8-1. 38 points) will now hit the road to Calgary for the Edge School Chinook Classic from Feb 2-5. With one last home game in the regular season when they return, the Chiefs appear primed for the playoff run.

Manitoba Senior Baseball League disbands

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

The Oak River Dodgers have announced that this year they will compete in the South West Baseball AA League, while the Brandon Marlins will be a part of the Brandon Senior AA League. Some former Neepawa Farmers have already transferred to the Santa Clara Baseball League and played for the Neepawa Cubs last year.

In a released media statement, MSBL president Neil Franklin said that it is a sad time for the active players, the alumni and the supportive fans throughout each community involved.

The Manitoba Senior Baseball League started in 1961 and during its peak, had as many as dozen teams operating throughout western Manitoba.

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Positive recent results for a pair of Neepawa cross-country skiers. Last weekend, Zach and Josh Enns (pictured) participated in the Falcon Combined Event at Falcon Lake MB. The annual competition gathers the best young skiers from across the province. Saturday, Jan.28 was the CCSAM provincial sprints and would see Zac place third in his age category. On Sunday, the biathlon races were held, with both competitors placing second in their respective age categories.

Both Zac and Josh are racing nordic and biathlon event this year but are more focused on biathlon.

They are nordic skiing out of the Neepawa Cross Country Ski Club and biathlon racing out of Birch Mountain Sports. Congratulations to the pair for the exceptional results.

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The family of Gordon Lang, wishes to thank relatives and friends for the kind words of sympathy shown to us in the loss of a Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Thank you to those who sent flowers, food, cards, messages, phone calls and donations to various charities. Thank you also for the memories that were shared, they were very touching. Your sympathy and thoughtfulness will always be remembered and appreciated. Gordon was thankful for the caregivers at Home Care over the years.

Special thanks to Brian James of White's Funeral Home and staff for all their help. Sincerely, The Lang Family

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Obituary Doreen Margareta Small Doreen Margareta Small passed away peacefully on January 24, 2017 at the Neepawa Hospital at the age of 84 years.

Doreen was born February 9, 1932 at Marchwell, Saskatchewan, the second of four children. She grew up on farms in the Marchwell area, attending local schools and helping on the farm, most notably, driving the tractor on the binder, then attending high school at Langenburg.

In 1947 the family moved to a farm at Binscarth, MB. Doreen remained in Langenburg, finishing high school and working in a restaurant. The following year she took teacher training at Normal School in Winnipeg. Doreen then took a teaching job at Ayr School in the Mekiwin District west of Gladstone. She also taught at Havelock, near Minnedosa and at Preston, near Gladstone.

It was at Mekiwin where Doreen met Eddie Small. They were married in Russell on July 12, 1951. They farmed at Mekiwin and raised their two sons, Guy and Brad.

Later Doreen drove school bus and then in 1974 became employed in the office of the Pine Creek School District in Gladstone retiring in 1991.

Doreen enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren and was always interested in their activities. She liked gardening and growing flowers, and in spare time knitted and did jig-saw puzzles. She enjoyed sports like curling, golf and bowling. She was a long time member of the Gladstone Curling Club, Gladstone Golf Club and Gladstone Legion #110. She served as president of the Gladstone Golf Club and was district chairman for Ladies Golf. Also zone chairman for Senior Ladies Curling and for Golden Gals Curling.

She served on several positions with the Ladies Curling Club including president. In 1996 she was awarded a Life membership of the Ladies Curling Club and an Honourary Life Membership of the Golf Club in 2008.

Doreen and Eddie retired from the farm to Gladstone in 2009. She continued to golf and bowl and watch curling at the rink as well as watching curling and golf on TV. Doreen was predeceased by daughter in law Lee Ann; brother in law Vic Parr; sister in law Mary Campbell and nephew Lyle Campbell. She will be lovingly remembered by husband Eddie; sons Guy of Gladstone and Brad of Winnipeg; grandchildren Leslie and Eric (Jess) of Wpg; sister Thelma Parr of Russell; brothers Alvin Miller (Hazel) of Russell and Lorne Miller (Louise) of Binscarth as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place. A Family Graveside Service will be held at a later date. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Gladstone Curling Club, Box 688, Gladstone, MB R0J 0T0, the Gladstone Golf Club, Box 91, Gladstone, MB R0J 0T0 or to the Manitoba Lung Association 629 McDermot Ave, Wpg, MB R3A 1P6.

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Obituary DONALD GEORGE COX Don Cox passed away suddenly on January 24, 2017 with his family by his side at St. Boniface Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Don was born April 6, 1947 in Neepawa to Harry (William Henry) Cox and Hazel (Carmichael). He was the second of 4 children. His elder sister, Marney, was born in 1944, Edith arrived in 1951 and his brother, Rae, was born in 1953.

The family lived in Neepawa until April 1954 when they moved to the farm (NE 26-14-15W), 2 miles east of town.

All his education was taken in Neepawa but he would rather be outside working at home than going to school.

He enjoyed the life of a young boy on the farm with his siblings and cousins. In his early teen years, he helped his father in the summer evenings sawing lumber from trees logged during winter months.

In April 1966 when Don was 19, his father Harry passed away. He helped his mother with the farm, as well as, assisted her with his father’s monument business, W.H. Cox Monuments until it was sold in 1968.

Don worked for a short period in Winnipeg for Arnold Bros and then worked seasonally for local businesses when he first started farming on his own.

In 1971 Don married Maureen Galloway of Gladstone and they continued to farm, purchasing more land and beef cattle. In 1979 their daughter, Jennifer Lynne, was born and their son, Will (William Henry), followed in 1983 to make their family complete.

He continued to farm until 1998, when due to health issues, he rented out his land and sold the cattle. He was fortunate to be able to continue being involved in agriculture for several years as he helped other area farmers, Wayne Husak and Ed Sulz, during the seeding and harvest seasons.

In 2014, Don and Maureen moved to Neepawa and their son, Will and his family moved to the farm. He enjoyed these years of town life, going frequently to socialize and kibitz with many friends at the local coffee shops. He had the ability to remember local history, people and events, which he shared at the coffee shop. Also, Don enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and watching them grow.

Don was predeceased by his father, Harry (1966); mother, Hazel (1986); brother, Rae (1990); sister, Edith Renwick (2000): sister Marney Charles (2010); fatherin-law, Clare Galloway (2002); mother-in-law, Peggy Galloway (2016); brother-in-law, David Galloway (2004).

Don is survived by his wife, Maureen, as well as, daughter, Jennifer (Scott) Anderson, grandchildren Geordie and Jessie; son, Will (Brandi) Cox grandsons, Robert and Blake.

He is also survived by brothers-in-law, Laurie Renwick and Gill Charles, sister-in-law, Jean Cox, sister- and brother-in-law, Jo-Anne and Larry Campbell and their families.

Funeral Service was held on Monday, January 30, 2017 at 2:00 pm at the Neepawa Legion Hall with Rita Friesen officiating. Interment followed at the Riverside Cemetery, Neepawa.

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

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35 lines GERTRUDE “TRUDY” EMILY BRIESE August 11, 1917-January 23, 2017 With great sadness we announce the passing of Gertrude (Trudy) Emily Briese (nee Harrison), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend.

Mom passed away on January 23, 2017 in Country Meadows Personal Care Home, Neepawa, MB. Mom will be lovingly remembered by her son Stuart (Barb) and his children Karla (Leonard) and Kallan (Kendal); her daughter Wanda and her children Travis (Jennifer) and Kari (Brian); and her daughter Karen (David) and their children Ryan and Kory, as well as 8 great grandchildren, Taylor, Thomas, Isabel, Julia, Graham, Zachary, Declan and Jack. Trudy is survived by a sister-in-law Lillian Sangster and brother-in-law Roy Baker, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Trudy was predeceased by her loving husband Lloyd (2009), her infant son Wayne, son-in-law Brian and 9 brothers and sisters.

Trudy was born on August 11th, 1917 at home on the farm near Laurier, MB. She was the 9th child of Vida and William Harrison. She attended school in Laurier, and Bracken School near McCreary. She then moved to Neepawa to take Nursing Training at the Neepawa Hospital, and remained there after she graduated.

In 1944 Mom married Lloyd Briese of Neepawa and they shared 65 happy years together. They made their home in the Dumfries district and raised their family there on their grain and dairy farm. In 1967, they quit the dairy business and Mom went to work at the newly opened East View Lodge. In 1975 they retired and moved into town.

Mom loved to dance, and she played many musical instruments by ear: organ, piano, banjo, harmonica.

She liked to knit, sew, embroider, crochet, plastic canvas crafts, beadwork, quilt and scrapbook. She also composed many poems and skits, and loved to play cards and do crossword puzzles. She was a 4-H leader for 20 years, a UCW member, a Sunday School teacher, a member of the Rebekah Lodge, and belonged to the Dumfries W.I. Retirement years meant travelling, and Mom and Dad went on many wonderful trips together. From 1979 to 2002 they spent their winters in McAllen, Texas where they made many dear friends.

In 2009, Mom went to live in Country Meadows Personal Care Home, where she received loving and compassionate care by the wonderful caregivers there.

Mom was a very loving and kind woman, always ready to help out. She was proud of her family, and loved when her grandchildren and great grandchildren visited her.

A celebration of her life will take place at a later date.

If desired, donations may be made to Country Meadows PCH, Box 1240, Neepawa, MB R0J1H0, or Neepawa and District Palliative Care, Box 1240, Neepawa, MB R0J1H0.

White’s Funeral Home, Neepawa, in care of arrangements. 1-204-476-2848 “Even tho our hearts are saddened, we celebrate a life well lived”

Obituary Brian Douglas Kitson With sadness we announce the passing of Brian Douglas Kitson on January 7, 2017.

Brian was born in Neepawa Hospital June 10, 1961 to parents Joan and Douglas Kitson. Brian was raised on the family farm at Franklin Manitoba.

He attended Franklin School for grade one but when his school closed, Brian then completed his education in Neepawa, graduating from N.A.C.I. In 1980.

Brian enjoyed sports, mostly baseball and curling. Music was one of his main passions. In high school Brian joined the N.A.C.I. Band as a drummer. He played in dancebands for weddings, socials, anniversaries and dances throughout Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario.

Brian worked a variety of jobs over the course of his life.

When very young some of his jobs were with Beaver Lumber, Chimo, Springhill Farms and Hans Whelan car dealership. He apprenticed in Dryden with Brisson Electric and graduated from the Confederate College in Thunder Bay with his Journeyman Electrician Diploma.

Some of his electrical contracts were climbing microwave towers to replace signal lights, pulling wire in the Fort Gary Hotel for the new casino, Keeyask and Wuskwatim hydro dams north of Thompson and the Alcan plant in Kitimat, BC. He was proud of being a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

Brian had many loves over his life with his music, work and friends but his true love was his family. Brian and Kelli Strand were married July 18, 1982 and along with his step-daughter Le-Ann, they were blessed with two sons, Jace and Trey. Brian will be sadly missed by Kelli, sons Jace and Trey, step-daughter Lee-Ann, his mother Joan, sister Heather (Peter) Behrens, brothers Kevin (Derena) and Trevor (Naleen), nieces and nephews, aunt Joyce Welbourne and many cousins and friends.

Brian was predeceased by his father Douglas in 2000, grandparents Jack and Dolly Kitson, Bill and Hazel Griffith as well as many aunts and uncles.

Verla, “Nanny” Douglas Born March 3rd 1932 on the family farm in Rosedale, Manitoba (near Neepawa) daughter of Paul & Mary Simon. Her journey ended in Nanaimo, BC January 18th, 2017 with her devoted family by her side. She was pre-deceased by her loving husband Jack in 1986.

She is survived by her children Jordy (Joni) and Kelly Boers (Ian). Grandchildren Marnie, Lyndsay and Scottie. Great Grandchildren Finn and Mazie. Her dear friend Pat Light. Sister Jeannett Monkman, cousins and many nieces and nephews.

Verla moved from Winnipeg to Nanaimo in 1986 after retiring from Moore Business Forms. Throughout her relocation from Winnipeg to Nanaimo she remained involved with Eastern Star. She proudly accepted her 50 year pin for dedicated service in the Order of the Eastern Star this past year. As well, she took great pride volunteering to prepare cancer dressings for post-op Breast Cancer patients. Nanny loved curling, golfing, playing bridge and oil painting. She especially enjoyed watching hockey, The Young & Restless and Dancing with the Stars.

Affectionately known as Nanny, her laugh was contagious and her smile filled your heart. Her thoughtfulness was evident in her ability to connect through letters, cards and phone calls. Nanny created special memories with each of her family and friends. She will be dearly missed but as Nanny always said “Life is for the Living”.

As a family we would like to thank Dr. Beth Hepburn for years of excellent care.

A celebration of life will be held April 2nd 2017 at the Nanaimo Golf Course from 2 - 5 pm. Please dress in bright and joyful colours.

In lieu of flowers we ask you to make a donation in Verla’s memory to the BC Lung Association.

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FEBRUARY CLEARANCE SALE! February 10th to 19th!

KDL Furniture’s once a year over stock sale in mattresses, bedroom suites, England (a Lay-z-boy Company) rocker recliner chairs, queen sleeper sofas, floor model power sofas and chairs, occasional table sets, Italian 100% leather and used bedroom display suites. Savings from 10-60% off! A few hot buys - $299 queen mattress set, $599 rocker recliner chairs, $549 five piece bedroom suite, twelve drawer queen storage bed and headboard $849 and three piece occasional set $299. STOCK MUST GO! See store for more specials. Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-6 & Sun 11-5. Call KDL Furniture at 204-571-1971.

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HOMES FOR SALE

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In Memory Homer Gill

October 30, 1924 - January 10, 2014

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 Love Wilma

Obituary William (Bill) Lamont Jardine May 1, 1948 – January 15, 2017 With heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Bill Jardine at his favorite place, the farm.

Bill was the oldest of five children born to Claire and Jean Jardine of Brookdale, MB. He attended the Brookdale Schools and Brandon University receiving his BA. Farming was his passion which he did right up till the end although he always felt he was born a generation too late.

He was predeceased by his parents Jean and Claire, his father-in-law Bill Sangster, brother-in-law Leonard Wark, nephew Aaron Jardine, very special aunt Lois Bridges, his grandparents and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

He leaves to mourn his wife of 45 years Lee, son Chris (Barb), Avery and Dayne Jardine, Vegreville, AB, daughter Michelle (Roger), Ryan, Matthew (Derrick, Dustin, Ali) Fry, Forrest, MB. Brothers Glen (Donna), Danny, Neil (Barb), sister Katherine (Albert Bayes), mother-in-law Lillian Sangster, sister-in-law Cathy Wark, brother-in-law Don (Elaine) Sangster, sister-in-law Barbara Jardine plus many nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

Bill was an active member of the Masonic Lodge, beginning in Brookdale, ending in Minnedosa. He enjoyed spending quality time with his grandchildren; giving tractor rides, playing games and building his model trains. He was an avid reader and no subject was off limits. Many enjoyable evenings were spent dancing at the Franklin Memorial Hall or having “one more cup of coffee” at the dining room table.

Bill was returned home to rest in the Brookdale Cemetery on January 21st, 2017. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Franklin Memorial Hall, Box 16, Franklin, MB. R0J 0S0, or a charity of your choice.

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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.

COMING EVENTS

Whitewood Birthday Bash 2017: June 30, July 1 & 2, 2017. Canada’s 150th & Whitewood’s 125th. Get on our contact list: Email us at whitewoodbirthdaybash2017@gmail.com

LAND FOR RENT

AGRICULTURAL CROWN LANDS are presently available for rent for cropping.

Thank You A HUGE THANK YOU

to everyone who attended the 106th Birthday celebration for

Dad, Gregory (Harry) Finkewich

at Country Meadows.

He was overwhelmed and delighted with your presence and the cards.

A special Thanks to the staff at the PCH and the volunteers for all your help in making this a success. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated.

Olga Duncan

Thank You Family of Brian Kitson would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all for the kindness we received over his loss.

Thanks to all who sent food, flowers, donations, cards, visits and phone calls. To Knox choir, Rev Gladys and Rev Jeannie for the service. Legion Ladies for a lovely lunch. Special thanks to Brian James and staff at White’s Funeral Home. You have helped to make this time easier.

God Bless.

Joan, Heather, Kevin, Trevor and family.

These lands are situated in the Rural Municipalities of: BIFROST-RIVERTON, CITY OF WINNIPEG, ELLICEARCHIE, LAKESHORE, NORTH NORFOLK, MONTCALM, MORRIS, PRAIRIE VIEW, RITCHOT, SPRINGFIELD, ST. ANDREWS. Closing date for Cropping Tenders is 10:00 a.m. on February 17, 2017 at 308-25 Tupper Street North, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, R1N 3K1. Please contact your nearest Manitoba Agriculture Crown Lands District Office for more information or call Crown Lands and Property Agency at 1-866-2109589. A listing of Manitoba Agriculture Crown Lands

District Offices can be found online at: www.gov.mb.ca/ agriculture/land/crown-land/ agricultural-crown-landsdistrict-offices.html. A complete listing of Agricultural Crown Lands available for rent can be found online at: http://www.clpamb.ca/ leases_and_permits/LPproperties.aspx or at any Manitoba Agriculture, RM, or First Nation Band office.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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Employers have work-athome positions available.

Notice NOTICE OF HEARING UNDER THE HIGHWAYS PROTECTION ACT THE HIGHWAY TRAFFIC BOARD Notice is hereby given that a hearing of the Highway Traffic Board will be held on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 10:30 in the Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 410 – 9th Street, Brandon, Manitoba.

PERMITS – PART I – SECTION 9 H.P.A. AND PART III – SECTION 17 H.P.A. 3/005/002/B/17 – T.L. PENNER CONSTRUCTION INC. o/b/o 7365561 MANITOBA LTD. Application for Five Light Standards (Commercial) adjacent to P.T.H. No. 5, Lots 1 & 2, Plan 58494, S.E.¼ 32-14-15W, Town of Neepawa.

The Highway Traffic Board will be prepared to consider all submissions, written or oral, on the above applications by contacting the Secretary prior to or at the hearing.

Michelle Slotin, A/Secretary THE HlGHWAY TRAFFIC BOARD 200 - 301 Weston Street Winnipeg MB R3E 3H4 Phone: (204) 945-8912

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

First Baptist 11:00 a.m.

Calvary Chapel 10:30 a.m.

Knox Presbyterian 11:00 a.m.

Roman Catholic Saturday 7 p.m.

Sunday 11:00 a.m.

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

Brookdale United 9:30 a.m.

Christ Lutheran 9:00 a.m.

International Worship Centre 1:30 p.m.

Waldersee Lutheran 11:00 winter 10:00 summer Prairie Alliance Church 11:00 a.m.

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

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For Sale JEUNIQUE BRAS FOR SALE !

SIZES 30 C TO 46 E

BENITA AND MONA BRAS FOR SALE! 30A TO 36 C SELLING OFF ALL STOCK FOR $50.00 EACH! CALL: 204-386-2223 if interested.

Notice 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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE MATTER OF the estate of LUELLA MARY MCMILLAN, late of the community of McCreary, in the Province of Manitoba.

ALL CLAIMS against the above estate, duly verified

by Statutory Declaration, must be filed with the undersigned at their offices at 154 Fisher Avenue, P.O. Box 1349, The Pas, Manitoba, R9A 1L3 on or before the 23rd day of March, A.D. 2017 Dated at the Town of The Pas, in the Province of Manitoba, this 26th day of January, A.D. 2017

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TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION Tender

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:

McLeod

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

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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”.

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

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.

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION 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

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Welcome home

Help Wanted

GLADSTONE AUCTION MART Looking for yard staff MUST have experience handling & sorting cattle One day per week Wage dependent on experience & ability Contact: Tara at 204-385-2537 or 204-870-9524

Part-Time Member Service Representative Permanent Position We are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled team player for our frontline. This permanent part-time position will be responsible for processing all member transactions with promptness and accuracy, as well as assisting in other daily tasks to support the overall branch. As a part-time employee, you are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit program on a pro-rated basis, including pension, extended health care and vacation credits.

Experience and Qualifications: • Grade 12 diploma- post-secondary education in Business Administration would be considered an asset • Minimum of one year related customer service and/or cash handling experience • Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) based environment along with a comfort in learning and using multiple computer software programs, are key to success in this position • Team player with great interpersonal skills while maintaining a professional and positive attitude Interested individuals are invited to forward a resume in confidence by February 10, 2017 to: Marla Steen Member Services Manager Beautiful Plains Credit Union Ltd. Box 99, Neepawa, MB, R0J 1H0 msteen@bpcu.mb.ca

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

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.

FOODS Meat Cutter/Production Personnel HyLife Foods a division of the HyLife organization is engaged in the dressing and processing of hogs for both domestic and world markets.

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

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

Responsibilities / Duties include but are not limited to: • Slaughter, eviscerate and mark hogs for further processing • Cut pork carcasses into primal cuts for further detailed specifications intended for commercial, industrial, institutional or wholesale use • To de-bone edible part and remove inedible organs or parts The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications: • Be able to work in a culturally diverse workplace • Have a good work ethic • Focus on treating people with dignity and respect • Appreciate a stable long term work environment • Experience as an Industrial Butcher or trimmer is required • Completion of secondary school may be required Current starting wage is $13.85/hour plus $1.00 per hour perfect attendance incentive!

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation based on experience and knowledge.

HyLife has been recognized as a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best-Managed Companies.

If you have the qualifications and the passion to meet this challenge then we would like to explore your potential.

Please apply online at http://www.hylife.com/current-opportunities/ We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

CARGILL PLUMAS

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.

Childcare Family Access Network is currently accepting applications for an “Office Administrator” position. Duties will include invoicing, dealing with accounts receivables, deposits, subsidy, payroll, reports (government reports), updating policies, brochures, filing, assisting with budget and audit preparation and other office duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

This position averages 30 hours per week, dates and times are negotiable/flexible. Wage is negotiable and will be based on experience and knowledge of the position.

Experience with SAGE, Childcarepro and Microsoft Office are beneficial.

For more information please contact CFAN at 204-4452295 or send resume to CFAN, PO BOX 152, Langruth, MB , R0H 0N0 Deadline for applications is February 10th, 2017.

GLADSTONE TRANSFER LTD. Is currently taking applications for the following position:

SEASONAL CLASS 1 CENTER DUMP DRIVER

Operate and drive Class 1 Highway Tractor and Belly Dump Trailer.

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

Wealth Management Specialist Beautiful Plains Credit Union and Minnedosa Credit Union are looking for looking for an energetic professional for the permanent full time position of Wealth Management Specialist Work Location: Work location is divided between Minnedosa and Neepawa.

Responsibilities Reporting to the General Managers, the Wealth Management Specialist position is responsible for delivering a wide array of investment options to new and existing Credit Union members. This position entails assessing member needs, determining the appropriate type of investments and delivering these services. The candidate will be assigned an established mutual fund portfolio. The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for business development and will actively communicate with Credit Union members to provide expert advice and quality service.

Requirements • The successful candidate should have two years post-secondary education plus one to three years job related experience or an equivalent combination or education and experience.

• Candidate will require a current mutual funds certification in good standing; • Certified Financial Planner (CFP) or Personal Financial Planner (PFP) designation (completed or in the process of completing) is a definite asset; • Demonstrated ability in analyzing an investor’s needs and effectively applying solutions and appropriate financial products is essential; • Superior interpersonal abilities and a commitment to service For additional information visit www.minnedosacu.mb.ca or www.bpcu.mb.ca Please forward your cover letter and resume by February 10, 2017 to: Brad Ross, General Manager Minnedosa Credit Union Box 459 Minnedosa MB R0J 1E0 bross@minnedosacu.mb.ca Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Maja & David will be perfoming at upcoming Home Routes concerts in Polonia (Feb. 7) and Arden (Feb. 12).

By Maja & David Submitted We're Maja & David: a Danish-Québécois folk fiddle duo, Maja all the way from Denmark (Scandinavia) and David from Québec. We have been a band since 2012, toured in Canada, Europe and USA, in about 12 countries/provinces/states, at festivals, big and small venues, house concerts and camps, and we’ve also taught fiddlers of all ages in singing, fiddling and dancing traditions from our two countries.

Our shows are both high energy and contemplative and they are for all ages.

Our music is a mix of two musical standing points and traditions that have been developed through hundreds of years and 6,000 km apart. Fiddles, feet and singing are our speciality. We put together our own compositions, traditional tunes, and the songs we sing in Danish Central Jutland dialect and Québec French, but don’t worry – parts of these languages are so old that the people at home don’t even understand the lyrics in our songs either! We tell the stories behind all our songs and tunes along they way.

Maja & David Home Routes House Concerts will take place Tuesday, Feb. 7, in Polonia and Feb. 12 in Arden.

Details can be found at: www. homeroutes.ca/concerts/polonia or www. homeroutes.ca/concerts/arden In Polonia, a potluck supper will take place at 6:25 pm, prior to the 7:30 pm show.

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is presently recruiting for

Help Wanted

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

Class 1 Professional Driver required

SEASONAL AGRO HELP 1 TON TRUCK DRIVERS

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

We are looking for a full time driver to haul grain & fertilizer with Super B's within the prairie provinces.

Wages are paid on percentage To apply: call 204-856-6618 or fax 204-385-3965

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.

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FERTILIZER PLANT OPERATOR AND YARD STAFF

AT THIS

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.

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Venus Hair & Body Care

Birnie Builders

462 - 1st Avenue, Neepawa

204-476-3677

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Estate & Moving Sale

Annual Spring Gun Auction

CAT DOZERS

SKID STEERS

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We buy Scrap!

204-867-3853

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Phone 476-0002 for more information

204-847-2331

204-966-3372

Cut and split firewood - Poplar and Spruce/Pine �� firewood - 10 cord load delivered to your yard

F. KOZAK & SONS LTD.

• Excavations • Bale Hauling • Trenching • Landscaping • Gravel • Topsoil • Shale • Certified Installer for Holding Tanks, Septic Tanks and Drain Fields • Laser Ditching • Construction Site Prep • Dozer work • Brush Clearing

Matt Rempel Birnie, MB

Cell: (204) 841-0988

WE OFFER: • Redi-Mix Concrete & Concrete Pumping.

• Sand, Gravel & Aggregate • Skid Steer & Equipment Rental • Snow removal

WE ARE A CERTIFIED BATCH PLANT.

204-476-5432

135 Boundary Street, Neepawa, MB

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Comfort Electric

Experience, Quality, Integrity CALL NOW FOR ALL YOUR RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL NEEDS

Shawn Nugent

Journeyman Electrician 1-204-476-6730 comfortelectric@hotmail.com Box 2518 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

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Certified Batch Plant and Cement Trucks Concrete • Gravel Sales • Rebar Sales Custom Hauling

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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

Bar J 9 Yearling Charolais Bulls

Contact: Denbie Ranch

Myhre Land and Cattle

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204-447-2473

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423 Mountain Ave Monday - Friday • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Antiques, books, toys, collectibles, beautiful glassware and framed artwork.

Power table saw for cutting metal, Heidelberg Printing press New stock includes:

Mission style, solid oak chesterfield and chair, refinished antique round oak dining table, 4 beautiful krug style solid oak arm chairs, 4 vintage kitchen chairs, 6 upholstered stacking chairs (very classy)

Free pick up on donated furniture and household items. 20% of donated item sales goes to the Neepawa Palliative Care unit.

Phone 204-841-0655 (Tom) or 204-476-6214 (Ken) Classified Ad Deadline Tuesday Noon

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A special night for Heart and Stroke campaign looking for volunteers Neepawa Natives

By Jean Borchardt Neepawa Heart and Stroke

The Neepawa Heart and Stroke Campaign still needs volunteers to come forward and help out, by sitting at a table at the Neepawa Gladstone Co-op gathering donations and

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

The Neepawa Natives alumni on the ice for a ceremony before the team’s game on Saturday, Jan. 28.

Continued from page one “Everyone was really happy to be a part of [the 1,500th game]. I know all the former players who were there were sharing stories about the good ties they have with the community and the team. It was a lot like the old days.

A very special positive atmosphere in the arena,” noted Cathcart. “It’s interesting to come full circle myself, as I was a player and my dad [Lawrence Cathcart] was the first G.M. Now I’m the general manager and I’m seeing these young men now chase their hockey dreams, just like we all did back then. Growing as both players and people, it’s very nice.”

Cathcart said the night was more than just a player reunion, as former billet families and other supporters of the franchise over the years came back to witness history. He said a lot of people who have moved on from the team come back and realize it was something special here.

“We heard stories from players, coaches, families about how this team seemed to have a different feel to it compared to other teams, other communities. Maybe it was the fact we’re a smaller community and that’s given us a greater sense of camaraderie. It creates a connection,” stated Cathcart. “Then over the years the connection stays strong. You have billet families invited to weddings for former players, because they truly became part of the family. For example, Mary Ellen Clark has been, I believe, to every wedding that every player she billeted has had. It’s more than a hockey team.”

providing information to help people learn the signs of strokes.

The following dates are available so please consider helping. Call Jean Borchardt on her cell, 1-306-726-7596 or Pauline Zygadlo at 204-476-3162.

Pauline has graciously of-

fered to help get names of people willing to give of their time to get the information out. Here are the dates still available: • Feb. 9: 10-2 and 4-6.

• Feb. 10: 10-2 and 2-4.

• Feb. 16: 10-2, 2-4, 4-6.

• Feb 17: 10-2 and 2-4.

• Feb 21: all times available.

• Feb 23: 2-4.

• Feb 24: 10-2 and 2-4.

• Feb. 28: 10-2 and 2-4 I'd appreciate if you can help me out with any of these days. Words can't be found to say thank you to those who have already come forth to help this worthwhile cause.

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$14.30

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P550779

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3626

$15.70

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$18.00

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6744

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$9,500 ‘11 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT Remote start, dark cherry red, 120k’s

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