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Team Ursel off to Canadian Senior Championship

PHOTOS BY DIANE RUZYCKI

Above: From left: Coach John Csversko, Fifth Wanda Rainka, Lead Brenda Walker, Second Tracy Igonia, Third Gwen Wooley, Skip Terry Ursel and Arden Curling Club president Kevin Paramor.

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson The Neepawa Banner On March 15, over 100 friends and well-wishers gathered at the Arden Community Centre for a send off for Team Ursel. The curlers are headed to the 2017 Canadian Senior Championships, being held March 1825, in Fredericton, NB. The Terry Ursel rink, which curls out of the Lansdowne/Arden Curling Club, won the right to represent Manitoba at the Senior Women’s Provincial Championships on Monday, Feb. 27.

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Attendees signed a card for the team prior to their departure for the Canadian Championships

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NACI hoping to get more girls into apprenticeship program

By Miranda Leybourne The Neepawa Banner Thanks to leadership and opportunity at Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (NACI), young women in high school are being encouraged to joining traditionally male-dominated trades and industries.

Bob Lepischak, apprenticeship coordinator with NACI, says any student who is in good standing with all their credits completed to Grade 10 can register for seven Grade 11 and 12 courses, which must include a math, English, physical education and history class in both years and can then fill in their eight other slots with apprenticeship credits. He says he hopes to see more girls become interested in this education option as time goes on.

“I’ve had a number of girls in trades, but they’re often more conventional

trades -- especially culinary arts. They do exceptionally well in it. As far as sort of these male-dominated trades go...I’m hoping that it will become an opportunity for young [women] to look at these nontraditional trades,” he explains. “Even if they make a career choice later that’s different, the experience in any trade augers well for a person just as a regular homeowner and citizen, because you can do things...any trade is good.”

NACI offers apprenticeship credits in a wide variety of trades, including agricultural equipment, bricklaying, cabinet making, carpentry, construction, electric, culinary arts, crane and hoisting operation, floor covering installation, heavy duty equipment mechanics, industrial mechanical millwrights and more. Students are able to do their apprenticeship credits

through the summer or during the school year. And according to Lepischak, every time they do 110 hours of work, they get one credit, and after 220 hours, they get tuition for going to trade school, paid for by the provincial and federal government. Student apprentices are also paid minimum wage plus 10 per cent. The government banks almost $15/ hour for the students, to a maximum of $12,800 if they work a minimum of 800 hours. The money is set aside for tuition for trades school. The students are also paid a per diem stipend for having to live in a city or are able to have 90 per cent of their travel expenses covered.

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K a t e l y n e M o r t o n ( G r a d e 11 ) a l o n g w i t h m e n t o r t r a i n e r s Brent and Rob at This N That Manufacturing in Neepawa.

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Grade 12 student Michelle Pottinger is working at This N That Manufacturing to complete her apprenticeship credits.

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Patsy Cline Project coming to Neepawa for Kaleidoscope Submitted Kaleisocope Concert Series Lisa Brokop is a name we have been hearing in Canadian music for several years. Her newest album, The Patsy Cline Project, was released in 2015. It includes seven Patsy Cline songs and three original songs and on March 25, Kaleidoscope Concert Series presents the Patsy Cline/Lisa Brokop concert at the Roxy!

Brokop was born in Surrey, British Columbia and was performing on stage with her accordion-playing mother at an early age. When she was 12 years old, she began sitting in with bands throughout Vancouver, BC and joined a touring band when she was 15. Lisa’s debut single, "Daddy, Sing to Me" reached the top 10 of the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.

It’s Kaleidoscope’s final concert of the season. The show starts at 7:30, as usual, and tickets are available at the door, at Herbs for Health and Arts Forward. (VCC) Do not miss this amazing concert!

You can purchase our next season pass at this concert; so bring your wallet.

The lineup for next season includes Gordie MacKeeman and his Rhythm Boys, R.M.T.C ,Charles Dickens Christmas Carol (Rod Beattie), Bob Cates, Comedy in Motion and the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre production.

British Columbia-born Lisa Brokop will be performing in Neepawa on March 25, for the final concert of this season’s Kaleidoscope Concert Series.

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Neepawa Reads returns to Margaret Laurence Home

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson The Neepawa Banner The popular Canada Reads event is coming back to Neepawa. Hosted by the Margret Laurence Home, Neepawa Reads runs in conjunction with CBC’s Canada Reads and seeks to promote reading and book discussion.

Canada Reads, in its 16th year, features celebrities defending their chosen book and making the argument that it should be the book all Canadians read.

This year’s theme is books that help us explore the diverse perspectives that make our nation what it is today and reflects where we could be headed. The long list has been whittled down to five contenders and the Canada Reads debates, hosted by Ali Hassan from CBC's Laugh Out

Loud, will take place from March 27 - 30.

Singer/songwriter and Order of Canada member Chantal Kreviazuk will be defending The Right to Be Cold by Sheila Watt-Cloutier. The Right to Be Cold tells the personal story of acclaimed Inuk activist Sheila Watt-Cloutier. The book explores the parallels between safeguarding the Arctic and the survival of Inuit culture.

Rapper, author and spoken word artist Humble The Poet will be defending Fifteen Dogs by André Alexis. Fifteen Dogs follows a group of dogs who are given human consciousness by the gods Hermes and Apollo Award-winning international opera singer

Measha Brueggergosman will be defending Company Town by Madeline Ashby. In Company Town, a woman working as an elite bodyguard on a citysized oil rig is drawn into a mystery surrounding the powerful family that owns the rig.

Comedian and broadcaster Candy Palmater will be defending The Break by Katherena Vermette. In a series of shifting narratives, The Break explores the aftermath of a violent crime on a community in Winnipeg's North End. Canadian Armed Forces veteran and Ottawa City Councillor Jody Mitic will be defending Nostalgia by

M.G. Vassanji. Set in the indeterminate future in an unnamed city, M.G. Vassanji's Nostalgia examines the psychological fallout of a society where physical obstacles to immortality have been overcome.

Neepawa Reads will take place March 23, at 7 pm at the Margaret Laurence Home.

This year’s readers from the community will be Don Walmsley, Heather Saquet, Sharron Arksey, Rrain Prior and Jean Forsman.

Unlike previous years, this year’s event will just focus on the Canada Reads books and will be held on one night only.

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Nobody should be surprised People should not be caught off guard by the difficult choices the provincial government must make to reel in spending.

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t is a bit amazing that some people are surprised and even angry that the Province of Manitoba is having to seriously look at ways of cutting expenses.

The deficit is a billion dollars. In case anyone is unsure of what that is, it is 1,000 million dollars.

Can one even imagine that? A 1,000 million is enough money to build 3,000 houses at $333,000 each. It’s enough to build modest sized city’s worth of homes.

That’s lot of money and made even more serious because it is a deficit, a loss, and it’s happening every year.

So the PC government has cut back a couple of school gymnasiums and some health care projects. The economy either has to grow a lot or more cutbacks will be coming, sad to say. It is almost incomprehensible to figure out how the province can balance a budget.

Add to that level of despair the fact that Manitoba Hydro is in deep debt.

Add to that the Keyask dam is going to go $2 billion over budget.

I know it used to be a NDP/ union fuelled sin that anyone would suggest selling Manitoba Hydro. Given the Hydro debt and the provincial debt, is it time to consider selling Hydro?

I don’t know the answer, but the question has to be considered. I suspect that Hydro is so loaded with debt that nobody would want to buy it.

When the province and Hydro are so loaded with debt, it has to be considered if a long-

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Ken Waddell term plan for both the province and Hydro would be a private ownership scenario. One thing for certain, had Hydro been privately owned, they would not have built the downtown Winnipeg tower, a building that doesn’t really work that well. Private ownership would not likely have entered into the sketchy long term power contracts. No private company

population. Studies show that to be the case, with a higher than average number of civil servants proportional to our population. That is in no way a personal reflection on anybody who works for the government, it just means that we have a higher proportion of civil servants than most other provinces. That disproportion has to be addressed.

We also need to look at history. Hospitals and universities were often built by churches. We have a lot of old infrastructure that was provided by Christian and Jewish orders. All that infrastructure building has been taken over by the government. Maybe that needs to be reversed.

The PC government has to look seriously at all the options. Previous governments have been hide bound by some bad assumptions. Every assumption has to be questioned.

A $1,000 million annual loss is a big thing to overcome.

A $1,000 million annual loss is a big thing to overcome.

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would have built the west side Bi-Pole III line at $2 billion larger cost than the east side route. And no private company would have allowed their employee numbers to expand to the point where 900 people would be laid off. It would have happened years earlier.

But all that is water over the dam. The trick is to not repeat the errors. Selling Hydro needs to be thoroughly debated.

Many people suspect that the civil service numbers are out of proportion to our

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here will be some changes in the classrooms and hallways of Manitoba schools this fall. On March 14, the provincial government announced that the previous government’s Smaller Classes Initiative (SCI) will be replaced with the new Early Years Education Initiative for the 2017-2018 school year. The SCI required 90 per cent of classes from Kindergarten to Grade 3 to have a maximum of 20 students. The new program won’t tie divisions to a specific class size, but MY will allow them PERSPECTIVE to direct funding in ways they feel will best improve student ate outcomes in literacy and numackman tkinson eracy.

The SCI was announced five years ago and divisions were required to be in compliance for the 2017-2018 school year. It created a number of logistical problems for divisions with growing enrolments and fixed facilities— the portable classrooms popping up at growing schools, such as Hazel M Kellington, in Neepawa, illustrate the impact.

Many are upset by the announcement, but change is needed, given Manitoba students’ poor results compared to those in other jurisdictions. It’s timely that the government’s announcement coincides with the release of the fall 2016 Grade 3 and Grade 4 assessment, which found no significant improvement with the move to smaller classes sizes.

Manitoba Teachers Society has come out against the change, which will no doubt reduce the number of teachers employed in the province. MTS president Norm Gould called the move “harmful and irresponsible” and noted that giving students more teacher attention in their early years has been proven to be successful.

The problem is that while research has shown that smaller class sizes are beneficial, the research doesn’t conclusively provide a magic number for class size.

The most frequently cited study on class size is the Student Teacher Achievement Ratio (STAR) experiment, which was done in Tennessee from 1985-1989. It took over 11,500 elementary school students and 1,300 teachers and randomly assigned them to small (13 and 17 students) or regular (between 22 and 25) class sizes in 79 elementary schools. The results found that small classes were beneficial to students, improving their standardized test scores in math and reading. But their “small” classes fallow the previous cap.

Few other studies have shown as strong a collation between outcomes and classes size. For example, California’s Class Size Reduction program, which aimed to cap classes at 20 students, was found to have “inconclusive” results in regards to improved academic achievement. Subsequent studies show a myriad of factors that impact student achievement more strongly than class size, such as teacher credibility and intervention for the disabled.

Studies seem to show an optimal class size is between 18 and 24 students. Surprisingly, smaller classes can make group dynamics difficult and allow more opportunity for individual students to dominate or distract. A large class size is a hindrance to learning, but other jurisdictions have much higher caps— Israel caps classes at 40 students, while in Sweden, classes are capped at 30 students.

All things being equal, smaller classes are better, but there isn’t a definite answer to just how big a “small” class is. It’s not surprising— the magic number is a moving target entirely dependant upon the make-up of the class itself; the students’ needs, their backgrounds and their teachers’ skills and methods.

In an ideal world, where funding and a shortage of classrooms weren’t an issue, I’d support a cap of 20 students. But I’d rather see 24 students in a class with a good teacher and the retention of programming that would have been cut to accommodate an additional classroom and teacher.

Eliminating the cap will require some level of consciousness, as smaller classes were shown to be especially helpful for students coming from families with a lower socio-economic status and those with learning disabilities. I would rather see resources specifically targeting these students, than spending scarce resources in areas where there are no appreciable improvements in student outcomes.

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A gift that only God can give K

ing David of ancient Israel was not having a good day. In one, blistering speech that took less than 10 minutes to share, the prophet Nathan had exposed over two years of adultery, murder and cover-ups—all of which could be traced right back to David himself.

While Nathan’s words were certainly revealing, no one in the king’s court that day seemed all that surprised by what they heard. It answered a lot of questions—questions that David and his Chief of Defense Staff, General Joab, had never answered fully or truthfully.

But now the truth was out. Now everyone knew what David had done.

All the sordid details of David’s affair with Bathsheba, his neighbor’s wife, his plot to cover it up by having her husband killed in battle, quickly marry her and adopt her (really their) child had been made public. For the nation that, up until this point in history had given King David a 100 per cent ap-

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Neil Strohschein proval rating, this was the ultimate betrayal of trust and confidence.

Two options faced David that day. The first was to deny everything and call the prophet a liar.

But Nathan had done more than just reveal David’s hidden secrets. He had also predicted that David’s remaining years on the throne would be filled with violence and betrayal; and that he (David) would be betrayed by those he trusted most.

In ancient Israel, a prophet was judged by whether or not his predictions came true.

Everything Nathan said would happen did happen.

David could deny the accusations all he wanted; but when the prophet’s predictions came true, everyone would know that David was the real liar.

The other option was

the one David chose. Perhaps out of relief more than anything he simply looked at the prophet and said: “I have sinned against the Lord.”

Now it was Nathan’s turn to weigh the options.

In the eyes of the law, David and Bathsheba both deserved to die. Those guilty of adultery and murder were to be stoned to death. David had passed this sentence on others; and by admitting his guilt, he was, in effect passing it on himself.

But instead of passing judgment, Nathan’s words announced the grace of God. “God has put away your sin,” Nathan said, “and you will not die.” (2 Samuel 12:13) In just 11 words, David received a gift that only God can give. He received favor that he did not deserve. He was given a new

life. He had the opportunity to start over, to write a new life story, to become a different leader—a leader who, having failed miserably himself, could now identify with those who had done the same and help them find God’s grace and mercy in their lives just as he had done in his.

Although many years have passed since David walked the dusty roads of ancient Israel, his story continues to inspire all who read it. Like David, we also do things that offend God and hurt those around us. Like David, we deserve to be punished severely for what we have done.

But God does not come to us with a whip or a club. He comes to us with arms stretched out in love and offers us favor we do not deserve. If we will be honest before him, confess our sins and seek his forgiveness, it will be granted. God will give us a gift that only he can give. He will forgive our iniquities and remember our sins no more.

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ld favourite books take their turn on the nightstand.

Back again and loved as much as when I first read it is “My Grandfather’s Blessing”, stories of strength, refuge and belonging, by Rachel Naomi Remen. The stories are from her work, a counsellor for those with chronic and terminal illness, and from her life, the daughter of survivors of the Holocaust. She grew strength and faith from her grandfather, a scholar of the Kabbalah, the mystical teachings of Judaism. It is the type of book that each page provides an opportunity for introspection and growth.

One illustration spoke to me clearly this week. A young friend of hers, a lad of six, had two Hot Wheel cars. He treasured them and allowed her to play with them, with him. Seeing his delight in the two bat-

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen tered cars, Rachel came up with a plan to provide him with more cars while not offending his struggling parents. She summoned her friends to patronize a particular gas station that was giving away one Hot Wheel car with every fill.

Working together, checking awards, they ensured there were no duplicates but one of every style made to that date. The next time she went to visit and play, all the cars were parked and he was not playing with any of them. When Rachel asked if he didn’t care for cars any more –“He looked away and in a quivery voice he said, ‘ I don’t know how to love this many cars.’ “

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ith excitement it was announced that another great grandchild is on the way. It was even mentioned that it is going to be a girl. I started searching in my knitting books for just the right pattern to make an outfit for this little girl to be. I found a pattern that looked very sweet on the picture, but I never made this outfit before. I started at the neck and

Is that why we lose sight of the value of some of our possessions? We have too many? I recall a set of dishes my mother carefully collected from Quaker oatmeal. Pink with grey airbrushing around the top. She treasured them. Truthfully, we, as a family needed them. And truthfully, I have no idea if any of the set survived.

Replaced by Corelle, the indestructible.

Are we so inundated with things, luxuries, dodads and what-nots, that we are jaded to their value and beauty? In the ‘Little House’ books, the china shepherdess moved from home to home with them,

Pa carefully constructing a shelf for her, and when all the moving was complete, and the shepherdess on the shelf, they were home.

There are stories of travellers, staying in one short term home after another, having one table covering that is always with them, and when it is in place, they are home. I love that image.

Through the years I have attempted to downsize.

My books are my friends, and it is a rare day that a book that is placed on the discard pile actually leaves the house. I love my clothes, and when I go on holiday I struggle to decide which ones get to come along. In the china cabinet there is a mismatched creamer and sugar set that has travelled forever with me, I admire their shape and colour. In all of life I want to be aware of when I have too many Hot Wheels and forget to love what I have.

the more I worked on it I realized that a pattern was developing. Each needle had some different stitches to build a design.

It made me think of our daily living. We can only see one day at a time, no matter how much we try to plan ahead. We do not know what tomorrow will bring, but when we know Jesus Christ in a personal way we can trust Him and know that “the Lord continually guide you (and me)” (Isaiah 58:11).

This is the design that builds our life and we know that “God has said, Never will I leave you, Never will I forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5).

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Letters Small business income and capital gains top concerns for federal budget The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has released its list of recommendations ahead of the 2017 federal budget, citing a reinstatement of the promised reduction in the small business tax rate as a top priority. CFIB has also registered its concern amid rumours that the federal government may be considering reducing access to the lower rate of taxation on small business income or raising taxes on capital gains.

“We are calling on the federal government to make good on its own promise to reduce the small business rate to 9%,” said Dan Kelly, president of CFIB. “This would be one key measure the government could employ to help spur innovation and offset the impact of a CPP increase and carbon pricing.”

“The federal government needs to show small business owners that it understands the challenges they face by introducing policies and measures in federal budget 2017 to help SMEs build the confidence they need to grow their business,” explained Kelly.

Members of CFIB have also cited a rise in concern with the size of government deficits. “Debt and deficit reduction has now become the second highest priority for Canadian small business owners, just behind the total tax burden,” Kelly added. “This year, it is essential that we see a map toward balanced budgets.”

CFIB has several recommendations for the upcoming budget, including: - Small business taxes: The reduction in the tax rate from 10.5% to 9% (as was promised by the government during the 2015 election) is CFIB’s top recommendation for federal budget 2017.

CFIB urges government not to further narrow the access to the lower rate.

- Employment Insurance (EI): Extend the Small Business Job Credit or consider implementing a permanently lower EI rate for small employers.

CFIB also recommends government deliver on its promise to introduce an EI holiday for hiring youth.

- Introduce an “Innovation Deduction” that would allow businesses to claim up to $100,000 per year spent on new equipment or technology, in the year of purchase. 82% of small business owners believe such a policy would be helpful for their business.

- Labour and Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs): Adopt CFIB’s proposed solution to address permanent labour shortages - an Introduction to Canada Visa, a first step toward permanent residency.

- Reduce red tape: In order to further reduce the burden imposed on small business, the onefor-one rule – for every new requirement that the government introduces, one of equivalent burden must be removed – should be broadened to include rules found in policy and legislation.

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Plumas Curling Club Bonspiel

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Plumas Open Bonspiel Mar. 3-5. (Top left) Plumas Legion first event: Brady Walker, Shawn Purkess, Landon Walker and Alyssa McBride. (Top centre) Plumas Stop & Shop second event: Alex Kunzelman, Jeff Lach, Bill Banyard and Jessica Ferguson (Top right) Plumas Lion’s Club third event: Chad Malfait, Tyson Walker, Aaron Schmidt and Joslyn Malfait.

Plumas Men’s Bonspiel Feb 17-19. (Top left) Tonn Seeds first event: Tom Otto, Ross Stewart, Dwight Ferguson and Alan Stewart. (Top Centre) Cargill second event: Bryce Cisyk, Tyler Grumpelt, Ed Grumpelt and Darryl Cisyk. (Top right) Rocky Mountain Equipment third event: Chad Malfait, Tyson Walker, Aaron Schmidt, and Justin Walker.

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Plumas Open Bonspiel Jan. 20-22. (Top left) Cargill first event: Jeff Stewart, Shauna Fehr, Matt Fehr and Tracy Stewart. (Top Centre) Court Seeds second event: Carter Schettler, Lindsay Dayholos, Matt Dayholos and Jordyn Emerson (Top right) Plumas Lions Club third event: Morley Walker, Brenda Walker, Mervyn Smith and Brenda Gork-Smith.

Submitted The Neepawa Banner After a short season, including three bonspiels, the Plumas Curling Club turned their ice making plant off at the end of the day on March 5. Increased operating costs once more led the club to a decision to only be open from the end of December to the beginning of March this curling season, just over 2 months. Within this short period of time, they still had a very successful season.

The club held regular curling on Monday and Thursday evenings, with a full slate of six teams each night. This number was up two teams from last year, and the club

was encouraged to see so many young curlers on the ice.

Plumas Elementary School continued their after-school curling program on Mondays, and was able to see their local team win the divisional curling bonspiel held at our rink. A mixed bonspiel was held in January with 16 teams, a Men’s Bonspiel in February with 12 teams, and an Open Bonspiel the first weekend in March with 16 teams again. It was heartwarming to see so many volunteers out to help in all aspects of the bonspiel… too many volunteers to name. It is at these events that we see the heart of our small community come alive as we work together. We also have tremendous back-

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ing from local businesses and individuals who donate prizes, items and monetary support during the season.

With grateful hearts, we know that we could not keep our doors open without them. At our final bonspiel, we were especially pleased to be able to congratulate the new Strathcona Trust Senior Women’s Provincial champions: Terry Ursel, Gwen Wooley, Tracy Igonia, Brenda Walker and Wanda Rainka. We will cheer as the Arden-Lansdowne Curling Club sends them off to the Canadian Championships in Fredericton, New Brunswick, on March 18-24.

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Helen Drysdale OUT OF HELEN’S KITCHEN

Bannock and pemmican

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.

When the first Europeans arrived in Canada, the Aboriginals helped them by guiding the early explorers around and showed them how to survive on the land.

The aboriginals believed that man did not own the land and all it contained. It was a gift from the Creator and as a gift, it was to be used wisely and with respect. Before the building of the railway, there were many millions of buffalo on the prairies and by 1880, there were too few to feed the First Nations people. Things were changing and not for the better for the Aboriginals. Their way of life was disappearing as was their food source. Despite the trials they have been through, First Nations peoples remain a proud and hospitable people and have given us a legacy of recipes. In 1996, June 21st was officially declared National Aboriginal Day to celebrate the contributions made by the Aboriginal peoples.

The bannock of Aboriginal people was made of corn, nut meal and flour made from ground plant bulbs, millet seeds or what was available to them. Sometimes, fresh or dried fruits were added, such as blueberries or saskatoons. First Nation groups cooked their bannock by several methods. Some groups baked the bannock in clay or rock ovens, while other groups wrapped the dough around a green, hardwood sticks and toasted it over an open fire. The Europeans introduced wheat flour and the flour quickly caught on. It is now an important part of First Nations cuisine. To the following recipe, try adding chocolate chips, sugar and cinnamon, dried fruits or seeds of your choice. I have included a pemmican recipe to help you understand how it was made and how hard the women worked to get extra food put away.

Basic bannock (Pakwejigan) 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons baking powder

2 Tbsp. sugar 1/3 cups butter or shortening 1 1/2 cups water

Mix flour, salt, baking powder and sugar together.

Rub butter into the flour mixture. Add enough water in to the mix to make a stiff dough. Knead dough for 3 minutes. Let rest 25-30 minutes. Make into round disks about 1/2 inch thick and fry in an oiled frying pan over medium heat. Cook bannock till golden brown and flip to brown the other side.

To cook over an open fire on a stick; take bark of your sticks so as not to get the bitter bark taste. Make a 12” rope and twist around the stick and cook turning the stick as each side bakes until golden and crispy.

Wonderful served with syrup.

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– Katelyne Morton, a Grade 11 Continued from page 2 “The opportunities are certainly there,” Lepischak acknowledges. “The nice thing about it is that if [a student] makes the decision that they’re not going to go to college or university -- which a lot of people make at a fairly young age... they say ‘I just don’t want to go to school, I want to work with my hands’ -- the trades certainly gives an opportunity for people to do that...Some people are really good at academics, and I would never discourage a student from going the academic route. But if they have skills and they don’t want to continue on the academic side, they can work, earn money and have their academic sessions in 10 week periods, and then move onto another level until they become Red Seal certified.”

Lepischak says that now, more than ever, the time is right for women to step up and into trades careers.

“I think the media has had a large impact, because some of the girls have said they watch the home improvement network and they see women in trades where they’re doing construction and planning and renovating and I think that’s probably increased their awareness. But then I also just think girls find that they have the ability to do things they want to do,” he notes. “It’s sort of seeing a path that you’re happy with...it’s sort of following your dreams -and if you have a skill, if you have an inert skill, it’s great to follow up on that.”

One young woman who

certainly did follow up on her dreams and skills is Katelyne Morton, a Grade 11 student at NACI who has been interested in carpentry since she was eight years old.

“My dad passed away when I was four, but he was a carpenter...so it’s a way to know him better and I like that idea of building things -- I kind of wanted to be like him,” Morton reflects.

When she was 10, Morton says, she heard people at the school talking about apprenticeship courses and knew she wanted to give carpentry a try.

“I thought that was pretty cool,” she remembers. “I wanted to get into one of those [courses]...I think it was in Grade 10 that I started applying for different things and seeing what I could do with it.”

Now, Morton attends school at NACI while also apprenticing at This n’ That Manufacturing, where she assembles cabinets.

“I like it,” she enthuses.

“I like all the machines, I like learning about things and just...knowing that I’m capable of doing it.”

It’s a satisfying feeling, Morton says, when she learns about something in math class and can relate to it in a practical way because she’s experienced it in the field.

“I really like hands on learning,” she explains.

“I’m starting to learn that way, too, and outside of school -- I learn there, too.”

Morton says she’s happy that NACI lets students know what their options are for a multitude of different careers, and encour-

ages other girls to look into trades as well.

Michelle Pottinger is another student at NACI that is happy for the opportunity to enter into the world of trades. The 17-yearold Grade 12 student is also involved in carpentry through the high school apprenticeship program.

Pottinger says she first became interested in trades about a year ago, and was happy with the reaction she got from the people around her, including friends, family and teachers.

“Many of them seemed surprised at first, but then seemed interested or impressed once I started to tell them about it,” she

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recollects. “The trades are definitely male dominated, but that doesn’t mean women can’t get involved.

These are valuable skills that will help you for the rest of your life, so why not try something new?”

Pottinger plans to work through the summer and then pursue a degree in agriculture. She dreams of one day living in a home that she had a hand in building. Trades, she says, is a great way to go about having a successful, satisfying career.

“It’s a great experience that not many people get.

Even if you choose not to go forward in your trade, the skills will always be useful.”

The trades are definitely male dominated, but that doesn’t mean women can’t get involved. These are valuable skills that will help you for the rest of your life.

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– Michelle Pottinger, Grade 12

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Pemmican Pemmican was made from the buffalo by cutting meat into thin strips and hanging on clean poles to dry for several weeks, or by drying the meat over an open fire.

To the chant of traditional songs, the women beat the strips of dry-meat, with stone pounding implements, until the meat was a pulp. The fat from the buffalo was rendered and poured over the pounded meat until all the meat was saturated. The mixture was poured into bags made of the hide. All the air was removed. While the pemmican was cooling, the bag was turned from time to time to prevent the fat all settling on one side.

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Hospital, Foundation benefit from quality competition

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On Feb. 28, the official cheque presentation took place at Neepawa hospital.

From left: Dennis Stevenson, Prairie Livestock Expo; John Lavich, Beautiful Plains Community Foundation board member and Kim Meyers, Charge Nurse at Neepawa Health Centre.

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson The Neepawa Banner On Feb. 28, the Neepawa hospital and Beautiful Plains Community Foundation were recipients of a $750 donation from Rolling Acres Colony and

the Prairie Livestock Expo.

The expo, which is a multispecies livestock show with over 140 exhibits, was held Dec. 14 at the Victoria Inn in Winnipeg.

Since 1996, a carcass competition has been held in conjunction with the trade show and the Pork Quality Competition is now Canada’s largest pork quality competition. In the competition, hog carcasses are judged based on car-

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cass weight, meat colour and loin eye size; the same criteria used by Manitoba’s pork processing plants, such as HyLife Foods and Maple Leaf. Once judged, the meat is donated to area food banks and cash prizes are awarded to the top 10 producers. The winners have the option of keeping up to half of their winnings

and they choose a charity to receive the remainder, up to the full amount of their prize.

A total of 34 carcasses were entered in the competition and Rolling Acres Colony, located by Eden, placed fifth. They selected the Neepawa Hospital as their charity of choice, but chose to donate to the

Beautiful Plains Community Foundation’s Neepawa Health Centre Designated Fund. As an endowment fund, the principal is never touched and each year, the Neepawa Health Centre receives a grant from the interest earned on the donation made to that fund.

In 2016, the grant totalled $38,060.

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‘You are to France, true heroes.’

By John Drinkwater The Neepawa Banner

On Monday, March 13, two Minnedosa veterans received the French Legion of Honour, that nation’s highest military and civic distinctions, in a ceremony at the Minnedosa Legion. Duane LaCoste, president of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 138 said, “ It is an honour to make a few comments about two of our veterans, Fred Oberg and Alexander Abel, as they are being recognized by the Government of France for their service in that country during World War II.” Last May, our branch gave me the special task of researching and submitting applications for the French Legion of Honour for these two veterans, as well as for our comrade, Clayton Searle. I am indebted to Reverend Tom Delgaty and his wife, Evelyn who compiled the Veterans Military Memories.

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Fred enlisted in April 1942, trained in Canada until December 9, 1942, when he was sent to Britain. After continuous training and duties in various places there, he was sent into Normandy, June 9, 1944. He saw action in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, was wounded by shrapnel and spent some time in hospital. He returned to Canada in late 1945, being discharged on January 15, 1946.

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Proposals sought for CN property development

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson The Neepawa Banner The redevelopment of the former CN property, at the heart of Neepawa, is moving one step closer to becoming a reality. On Feb. 22, the Town’s Economic Development department issued a request for proposal (RFP) for the redevelopment of the site.

“This is an exciting step for us,” said Marilyn Crewe, Economic Development Officer for the Town of Neepawa.

The RFP is looking for development proposals for the 40 acre parcel and Crewe explained that a developer could focus their proposal any portion of the site, from the entire parcel, to a small portion of site, for either themselves or a client. “I’d love to see local developers interested in all or part of the site,” said Crewe.

The proposals are to be based on the development plan, released in April 2014. This plan, which was made as a result of public consultations, outlines the zoning and uses for each portion of the property. The site is divided into single family, multi-family, local commercial, highway commercial and institutional land. Crewe explained that the zoning changes have already been completed on the site.

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The RFP outlines two major priorities in redevelopment: housing and retail. With a shortage of single family and multi-family homes, the Town hopes that this redevelopment will provide a much needed opportunity to ensure adequate housing and meet the residential housing needs of the community. With the community serving as a regional retail and agricultural supply hub, the Town hopes that the redevelopment of the CN land will help the town expand its economic base and better serve as a regional retail and business centre.

While the zoning is complete, the property isn’t quite ready for development, as Crewe said that they are still waiting on approval of the subdivision application.

However, she explained that they wanted to get the next step underway, so that they are ready to proceed once the approvals are granted.

The site will also have infrastructure needs as the development gets underway, but Crewe said those may be partially dependent on tenants’ needs.

The deadline for responses is Friday, March 24 and Crewe said she couldn’t comment on when shovels might be in the ground at the site.

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Siblings McGregor and Cherish Pepino present Archbishop Richard Gagnon with a bouquet of fresh flowers on Sun., Mar. 12 at St. Dominic's.

By Miranda Leybourne The Neepawa Banner The Most Reverend Archbishop Richard Joseph Gagnon, the Seventh Archbishop of Winnipeg, visited St. Dominic’s Roman Catholic Church in Neepawa on Sun., Mar. 12, to perform a special blessing of the main sanctuary now that the church’s roof construction has been completed.

His Grace the Archbishop celebrated the Mass of thanksgiving along with Fr. Mark Filips, pastor of St. Dominic’s, and parishioners turned out in full force to welcome Gagnon, including some Knights of Columbus and even an RCMP officer in full regalia.

The Mass was infused with the joy parishioners felt for the completion of their church roof, and reflected the multicultural

faithful at St. Dominic’s, with part of the Mass sung in Tagalog, one of the main languages of the Philippines. The Filipino choir did the church proud with rousing, heartfelt hymns and eight-year-old McGregor Pepino and his six-year-old sister Cherish Grei Pepino, were garbed in traditional Filipino outfits while they presented Gagnon with a beautiful bouquet of flowers.

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Gagnon was quick to praise the faith of the parish of St. Dominic’s, which, he says, is the basis for all the work that has been done for the church.

“It’s only because of faith -- there’s no other reason,” he explained during his homily. “Over the years, you have become the largest Catholic community in this part of Manitoba.

And there’s a certain responsibility here -- first of all because of your support and because of your faith and because of the growth of the community, the pastor is able to live in the community. So you have enabled that to happen.

And the pastor...works not only in this parish but Carberry as well, in other communities around here as well...all these small communities where there is some pastoral need.”

Gagnon went on to say that St. Dominic’s has come to be a major Catholic destination for the surrounding area.

“This parish has grown to be a hub. It’s a hub, it’s a Catholic community and one which in many ways offers service and a home for many people in this particular region.

And the vision and the faith here is something we should keep in mind,” he enthuses. “This is not just for the people who attend Mass here on Sunday, every Sunday. But this building, this place of worship where we pray together, where we celebrate the Sacraments together, where we social-

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Fr. Mark Filips made a special point of thanking the many people who contributed to the roof renovation, through time, effort, work, materials, prayer and monetary donations, including the Raise the Roof Committee, and all the volunteers and contractors who worked on the project.

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Pistons top Natives in game three

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner

at the Yellowhead Centre on Friday, Mar. 17, with a two games to one series lead. The start time for that matchup is 7:30 p.m.

A dominant second period, which featured four unanswered goals, pushed Neepawa 4-1 Steinbach the Steinbach Pistons to a 5-2 victory (Game one recap)* over the Neepawa Natives on Tuesday, Considering the Neepawa Natives Mar. 14, at the T.G. Smith Centre. With have been playing ‘playoff hockey’ the win, Steinbach has now claimed for the past five weeks, it shouldn’t a 2-1 lead in the MJHL best of seven be shocking to anyone that they had opening round playoff series. gotten pretty good at it. But shock was Pistons rookie Riley Bruce opened likely what the Steinbach Pistons were the scoring at the mid-point of the feeling after falling 4-1 to Neepawa, first period to make it 1-0. Neepawa in the first game of the best of seven answered back before the end of the series on Friday, Mar. 10, at the T.G. first, however, as Reigan Buchanan Smith Centre. notched a short-handed goal to tie the The Natives came out quickly against game at 1-1 after 20 minutes of play. the MJHL’s top team, as Braeden Binda The second period saw Steinbach take scored just over three minutes into the their game to a whole different level, first. Later in the first, captain Reigan scoring four times. The scoring barrage FILE PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX Buchanan scored on a power-play to started just 1:20 into the action, with a A Steinbach Piston defender advances on Justin Metcalf of the make it 2-0 in the first intermission. power-play goal from Tyler Anderson.

In the second period, the Natives Then, Landon Plett scored a few min- Neepawa Natives, during game two of the MJHL first round series. converted on a power-play as Nick utes later to increase the lead to 3-1.

Scultze’s tally made it 3-0 after two periods.

The Pistons did not let up, as they tallied another the final period.

In the third, Buchanan scored another goal just While Buchanan scored a power-play goal in the power-play goal with just over nine minutes left in the period. William Koop secured that marker. third period to cut the lead to 5-2, it was simply 17 seconds into the period, which seemed to enKoop then notched another point, his third of the not enough, as the Natives were humbled by a 5-2 sure the game one win. Steinbach’s Danny Pion night, on an assist to a Bradley Schoonbaert effort. margin. Steinbach outshot Neepawa 48-15 in the ruined the shutout bid late in the third, with an This offensive onslaught forced Neepawa to make game. The Natives went 1-for-6 on the power-play, unassisted marker, but that was not enough, as a goaltending change in the second intermission while the Piston’s replied with a 2-for-7 effort. Neepawa earned the 4-1 victory.

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Fans enjoy post-season pep rally

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner After an extended absence from the post-season, it’s hard to fault fans of the Neepawa Natives for wanting to celebrate the occasion. Just over 200 people did exactly that as they gathered at the Yellowhead Hall on Sunday, March 12 for a pep rally. These pre-game festivities, put together by the booster club, allowed fans a chance to mingle in advance the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) club’s first home playoff game in seven years.

The rally included pork on a bun provided

by HyLife Foods. Trevor Lizotte of HyLife Foods, said the company was very excited to be a part of the fun.

“HyLife has connection to both Neepawa and Steinbach, so it made sense for us to help kick off this series in a special way,” noted Lizotte. “It’s not just us though. The Neepawa Gladstone Coop came up big. Farmery Brewery was also onsite and very supportive. ShopEasy, Tim Hortons, as well as Northern Meats [were involved with the rally].

It’s very good to see.”

A special thanks goes out to all the sponsors who provided food or beverages including HyLife, Neepawa ShopEasy, Neepawa Gladstone

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Just over 200 Neepawa Natives fans turned out at the Yellowhead Hall to be apart of the pre-game pep rally held on Sunday, Mar. 12.

Co-op, Farmery Brewery, Northern Meats and Tim Hortons. The Co-op also served as the official first round sponsor for the team.

On top of the food and drink, video highlights from Neepawa’s game one victory over the Steinbach Pistons were shown on a projection screen for the crowd to watch.

Jana Thorsteinson, the mother of Neepawa Natives defencemen Skyler Thorsteinson, helped to organize the players’ family members at the rally. She handed out the team’s road sweater to the parents for them to

wear during the game.

Jana explained that the atmosphere surrounding the team and the community right now has been tremendous. She added this rally was a great way to keep that momentum going.

“The whole community is excited. People are coming up to [the players] as of late and encouraging them, which has been great to see,” Thorsteinson noted. “The boys have been saying that it’s been a lot of fun playing out there as of late.

It’s been nice to see the arena full and the community come together in

this manner.”

The festive spirit from the rally bled over into the halls of the Yellowhead Arena, as around 1,000 attended the game between Neepawa and Steinbach.

Though the result on the ice wasn’t what most of vast majority of the fans had been hoping for (a 3-2 Steinbach victory), Natives team president Ken Waddell said the booster club really put on a great playoff pep rally. We had well over 200 meals served and it was just a lot of fun for the fans,” stated Waddell.

“I really must thank all our sponsors and volunteers for putting on the rally.”

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Pistons overpower Natives in game two Continued from page 12 Steinbach 3-2 Neepawa (Game two)* A solid effort in the final four minutes of regulation was not enough to make up for 56 minutes of lacklustre play from the Neepawa Natives, as they lost 3-2 to the Steinbach Pistons on Sunday, Mar. 12.

In the first period, Steinbach came out aggressively, pressuring Natives goaltender Tyler Gutenberg on several chances, but the score remained 0-0 after 20 minutes.

Wyatt Hinson of the Pistons opened up the scoring just 2:16 into the second, with a solid wrist shot. Steinbach added a second goal in the period with only a second left in the middle frame.

A clean face-off win from Mackenzie Graham allowed Jordan Bochinski to snap a hard shot past Gutenberg as the intermission buzzer sounded.

That pushed the lead to 2-0 after 40 minutes and left many of the 1,126 fans in attendance at the Yellowhead Centre stunned by this last second turn of events.

The majority of the third period saw the Pistons play smart defensive hockey, turning away every opportunity the Natives tried to create. At the same time, they continued to push the game into the Neepawa zone, looking for another goal.

That persistence paid off at the 9:03 mark, with a power-play goal from Ryan Carlson.

With just 3:56 left in regulation, Neepawa was finally able to get one past Pistons goaltender Roman Bengert, as Reigan Buchanan notched his first goal of the night and third of the playoffs.

Then, with the goalie pulled, Neepawa added another with just 48 seconds left, closing the gap to a lone goal. A glorious last second comeback was not to be, however, as Steinbach held on to the 3-2 win. Bengert picked up the win with 20 saves on the night, while Gutenberg had a much busier night, registering 35 saves on the evening. *The details from games one and two are abridged versions of articles originally published in the Wednesday, Mar. 15 edition of the Neepawa Press. These expanded stories can also be found online at mywestman.ca

Yellowhead Chiefs advance to league final

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner For the first time in 21 years, the Yellowhead Chiefs will be vying for the Manitoba AAA Hockey League championship. The game that clinched Yellowhead’s spot in the finals was 7-4 win over the Brandon Junior Wheat Kings on Saturday, Mar. 11.

The game didn’t start well for the Chiefs, as they surrendered three goals in the first ten minutes of the opening period. Noah Geekie answered back with an even strength goal before the end of the first, to make it 3-1.

In the second, Yellowhead replied with a Parker Johnson tally just over four minutes into the period.

Brandon reclaimed the two goal cushion a few minutes later. After that, Yellowhead kicked it up a notch, collecting the final five goals, including two to close out the second. Jacob Tibbatts scored once and then that was immediately followed up by Geekie’s second of the night. That tied things up at 4-4 heading into the third period.

For the final 20 minutes of action, it was Yellowhead who controlled the pace. That created several opportunities, that they’d take full advantage of. Mackenzie Belinski potted a pair of goals, while Benoit Mowbray added the other, to make the final score 7-4. Belinski (two goals-one assist), Geekie (2G-1A) and Cole Muir (3A) all had three points apiece, while Reese Jones collected the win between the pipes with a 29 save night.

The Yellowhead Chiefs will now face the top team of

the regular season, the Winnipeg Wild (35-6-0. 73 pts).

The Wild made it into the final by sweeping Parkland in the first round and then outlasting the Eastman Selects three games to two.

The final best-of seven series started on Thursday, Mar. 16 in Winnipeg at the MTS Iceplex. Details on the first game will appear in the Friday, Mar. 24 edition of the Neepawa Banner.

OT loss end Female Chiefs season The Yellowhead Chiefs dreams of repeating as the Manitoba Female Midget Hockey League champions have been dashed, as the team fell in overtime to the Westman Wildcats by the score of 2-1. The game, held at the Shoal Lake Communiplex on Thursday, Mar. 9, was the fourth in the best-of-five series. The Wildcats claimed the first two matches, while Yellowhead bounced back in game three.

Back at home for game four, the Chiefs put sustained pressure on the visiting Wildcats early, outshooting them 15-4 in the first. Team captain Tatum Amy scored the only goal of the opening frame, giving Yellowhead a 1-0 lead.

The Wildcats bounced back in the second period, increasing the pressure on the Chiefs. Westman would eventually capitalize with a power-play goal from Andrea Sanderson to tie the game. The Wildcats controlled the majority of the play and outshot the Chiefs 11-7 in the second.

For the third, Westman ramped up their effort even

more, creating numerous chances. Chiefs goaltender Miranda Cook, however, was able to turn aside everything the Wildcats threw at her.

The Wildcats outshot Yellowhead 17-8 in the final 20 minutes of regulation.

In overtime, the Chiefs had an early power-play opportunity but couldn’t take advantage. Then, late in the first overtime session, Yellowhead took a penalty.

Early in the power-play, Westman’s Josee Casavant scored to ensure the game and series victories and send the Wildcats to the league final.

The Westman Wildcats will now face off against the Pembina Valley Hawks in the title game.

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Contact Eoin Devereux at the Neepawa Banner 1-204-476-3401 sports@neepawabanner.com

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The 2017 Brookdale Mixed Bonspiel was won by the Trent Olmstead rink from Brookdale. Left to right: Curling Club President Kelly Evans congratulating skip Trent Olmstead, third Kendell Kohinski, second Fokko Buurma and lead Dave Baron.

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The Skate Manitoba Open Figure Skating Competition was held in Waskada, in mid-February. Zoie Forgue (pictured) was Neepawa’s only competitor for this event. Forgue earned the silver medal in the Novice Short program event. Meanwhile, in the Novice Free Skate event she finished in eighth position.

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The Brookdale Mixed Bonspiel second event was won by the Albert Naismith rink from Carberry. Club President Kelly Evans congratulating skip Albert Naismith, third Tammy Murray, second Kelly Murray and lead Donalda Naismith.

Brookdale’s third event was won by the Sean Boyle rink from Neepawa. Left to right: President Kelly Evans congratulating skip Candice Newton, third Sean Boyle, second Scott Newton and lead Rodney White.

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Club 55 Plus Afternoon League - Mar. 10/17: Ladies’ High Single & Triple: Vivian Oswald 263 & 691. Men’s High Single: -- Frank Porada 256. Men’s High Triple: Don Denoon 655. Other scores to note: Len Pritchard 206, 159,240; Martin Abstreiter 161; Vivian Oswald 251, 177; Walter Moscrip 206; Doreen Smith 197, 177; Marion Single 165, 151; Muriel Porada 163; Norman Kendall 232, 188; Myrnie Kroeker 155, 209, 169; Jim King 213, 174, 202; Marge Fischer 166, 207; Pauline Hailstone 157; Frank Porada 159, 200; Lawrence Smith 178; Ed Oshust 197, 150, 179; Weldon Fehr 173; Eleanor Scott 164; Don Denoon 193, 209, 153; Melvin Oswald 181, 169; Janice Absteiter 210, 151; Gordon Levandoski 152, 157; Bev Chapski 160; Bob Lychak 171, 158; Barb Grumpelt 233; Wilbert Kroeker 161; Josie Chemerika 157.

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Old Time Dance, Plumas Community Hall, Sat, March 25, 7:30 - 11:30 pm.

Band:Northern Reflection

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Alcoholics Anonymous meets at Neepawa United Church basement, Thursdays, 8 p.m. _____________________ Arden Hall, cap. 255. Park, camping and sports facilities, rink, curling ice, kitchen and lounge. Call Leah 368-2403 or 841-4766 _____________________ Drug problem? Narcotics Anonymous can help. Meetings on Sat at 7 p.m. and Tues at 7 p.m. at Calvary Chapel, 221 Hamilton St. Neepawa

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Computer graphics or CAD designer familiar with Solid Works, Auto CAD or Inventor software to do 2D and 3D model design. Previous experience required.

Wage $20-$25/hr. Email: mwahoski@cplab.com or call Mark 204-867-3141, CPL Inc., Minnedosa _____________________ Shop worker to assemble electronic circuit boards and wire harnesses. Previous experience an asset. Wage $16/hr. Email: mwahoski@ cplab.com or call Mark 204-867-3141, CPL Inc., Minnedosa

Ad Deadline Tuesday Noon Obituary Ron Rubachuk Ron Rubachuk, of Neepawa, MB, passed away on February 26, 2017, at the Brandon Hospital, at the age of 71 years. He was born Oct. 8, 1945 in Sandy Lake, MB, to John and Kay Rubachuk. He lived in Calgary, AB for 40 years before retiring to Neepawa. Suffering a stroke 17 years ago, he still liked to be productive. His hobbies were playing cards and he loved wrestling and garage sales.

Ron is survived by his wife Beverly (Pasowisty), of nearly 50 years, two sons, Bruce (Ching), Calgary, granddaughter Paige, grandson Ryley; Brad (Joanne), Calgary, granddaughter Holly, grandson Luke.

Thanks to White's Funeral Home for their excellent service. Many thanks to family and friends who helped out at this difficult time.

Arthur (Art) Wareham Peacefully, with his son at his side, Arthur (Art) Francis Wareham, age 91 years, passed away on February 24, 2017 at the Neepawa Hospital.

Art is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Dorothy; son Richard (Phyllis); brothers Mervin (Lila), Glen (Ruby), Barry (Hazel), and sister Doreen Sykes; sister-in-law Sheila; special friend Chera Adams; and many nieces and nephews very dear to him.

He was predeceased by his parents, Edna and Frank Wareham; infant brother Leonard Roy; daughter Beverley; brothers Jack and Gerald (Audrey); brother-inlaw Bill; sisters-in-law Betty and Shirley; and daughterin-law Debbie.

A memorial service will take place on Saturday, March 18 at 11 a.m. at the Neepawa Legion. In keeping with Art’s wishes, private interment of ashes will take place at a later date.

A special thank you to the doctors and staff at Neepawa Hospital, Palliative Care, Home Care and Country Meadows for their kindness and care shown to Art and his family during his illness.

In lieu of flowers, donations to CancerCare Manitoba can be made in Art’s name.

White’s Funeral Home, Neepawa is in care of arrangements.

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Hay For Sale: Large round alfalfa hay bales. Phone 204-368-2261 _____________________ ROUGH LUMBER, FULL DIMENSION 2x8, 2x6, 2x4, windbreak boards. Firewood slabs - 1 cord bundle $60. We buy standing spruce & poplar timber. Tri-J Industries. "Your Local Sawmill" 476-6798 or 476-6349

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Phone 204-761-8001 or 204-476-6362 (Liz). _____________________ 55 plus, one bedroom downtown apartment. Call 476-3230 _____________________ Churchill Block, Neepawa, 1 bedroom apartment, available immediately. Call 204841-1298 _____________________ TRAILER RENTALS: cargo, dump, equipment, auto, livestock/horse. FORK LIFT TELEPORT 729-8989

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3rd Annual Elite Genetics Bull Sale. Manitoba’s Largest Hereford Bull Offering.

March 22nd, 2017, 1:00PM at the RSK Farms Sale Barn. Located 5 miles north of Douglas, MB. Including Yearling Hereford Bulls, select Herdsires, Pens of Hereford Influence Females.

Contact: RSK Farms @ 204573-9529 or Leveldale Polled Herefords @ 204-763-4343. _____________________ Polled Hereford yearling bulls. Vern Kartanson, Minnedosa. 204-867-2627 or 204-867-7315

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Allan Drysdale March 18, 2016

I will walk with you down quiet paths And speak to you through wind and rain And through a thousand memories I will come back to you again Lovingly remembered, Helen, Stephanie, Rick, Jake, James and Keegan

Births God's precious little bundle of joy, Elaina Renee Kroeker, arrived on January 16, 2017 at 8:26 a.m. weighing 7 lbs 1/2 oz and 19 1/2 inches.

Elaina is a sister for big brothers, Anthony and Emery. Elaina's parents are Clinton and Jennifer Kroeker (nee Mitchler) of Winnipeg.

Proud grandparents are Ray and Heather Kroeker, Harold and Charlene Mitchler.

Elaina's great-grandparents are: Anna Kroeker, Jim and Hilda Erb, Erna Mitchler and Betty Preusentanz.

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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Chad Szucki & Nicole Wilson Saturday, March 18, 2017 at the Yellowhead Centre.

Shower is 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Social is 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Consider this your invitation. Come celebrate with us!

Announcement Kara McKelvy would like to announce the upcoming wedding of her parents, Janis Harper & Derek McKelvy on May 6th, 2017.

You are invited to a Wedding Shower in their honour on Sat. April 8th from 2-4pm at Country Meadows PCH multi purpose room.

Notice MUNICIPALITY OF McCREARY 2017 FINANCIAL PLAN

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to subsection 162(2) of The Municipal Act that the Council of the Municipality of McCreary will present its 2017 Financial Plan at a Public Hearing in its Council Chambers on Tuesday, the 18th day of April, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. Council will hear any person who wishes to make representation, ask questions or register an objection to its Financial Plan.

Copies of the 2017 Financial Plan will be available on or about April 12th, 2017 for review by any person by visiting the Municipality of McCreary Office, 432 First Avenue, McCreary, Manitoba during regular office hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

DATED this 17th day of March, A.D. 2017.

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Employment Opportunity Summer Intern A progressive service-oriented Ag Retailer is currently accepting applications for a Full-Time, Summer Intern position for Neepawa, MB. The individual would be responsible for assisting with crop input retail activities, operating equipment in a safe and efficient manner, maintaining inventory controls, and providing excellent customer service.

Requirements: • Currently enrolled in a post-secondary degree or diploma program with a focus on the agriculture industry • Strong work ethic with superior customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills • Understanding and adhering to all policies and procedures that pertain to this position • Ability to be flexible and modify plans as situations arise • Farm background is considered an asset • Ability to work evenings and weekends • Valid driver’s license, Class 1 or 3 considered an asset • Must be a team player Redfern Farm Services offers a competitive wage and benefit package.

Submission deadline: March 17, 2017 Redfern Farm Services Attn: Human Resources 922 Douglas Street Brandon, MB R7A 7B2 Fax # of 204-725-8592 Email: hr@redferns.ca We appreciate all interest in this position however only selected candidates will be contacted.

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of Municipal Pesticide Programs Public notice is hereby given that the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford (including Sandhills Golf & Country Club and all subdivision within the municipal boundaries).

RM of Cornwallis and the Town of Carberry intend to conduct the following pesticide control programs during 2017: 1. To control noxious weeds on road allowances and boulevards within the municipalities. The projected dates of application will be from May 1, 2017 to October 31, 2017. The herbicides to be used include: · 2, 4-D Amine · 2, 4-D As 2-Ethel Hexylester · 2, 4-D Mecoprop-P Dicamba · Aminopyralid · Aminopyralid Metsulforen-Methyl · Dicamba · Dichlorprop, 2 4-D · Laceticacid · Iron · Glyphosate · Difufenzopyrt Dicamba · Clopyralid · Triclopyr · Aminocyclopyrachlor Metsulfuron Methyl · Aminocyclopyrachlor Chlorsulfuron · Gateway & Hasten NT (Surfactants) 2. To control the following insect pests including grasshoppers, mosquitoes, elm bark beetles, cankerworms etc. The proposed dates of application for these programs will be from May 1, 2017 to October 31, 2017. The insecticides to be used include: · Malathion · Dimethoate · Bacillus Thiringiensis The public may send written submissions or objections within 15 days of this publication of this notice to the department below: Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship Pesticide and Hazardous Waste Section Suite 160, 123 Main Street. Winnipeg, MB. R3C 1 A5

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Help Wanted CARGILL PLUMAS

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is presently recruiting for

PART-TIME OFFICE CLERK

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.

For Our Administration Office In Neepawa, MB

The successful candidate will be directly responsible for Office functions of Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op including, but not limited to; customer service, data entry, audit daily cash-ups, filing, month-end statements and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: • Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills; • Ability to learn new computer programs; • Attention to detail; • Excellent organizational skills and be highly motivated; • Strong communication skills; verbal and written; • Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs-specifically, Excel, Word and Outlook; • Previous office duties experience and computer knowledge an asset, but not required; Reports to: Office/Credit Manager CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29TH, 2017 AT 12:00 NOON If you would like to work with an established and progressive company, please complete an application form at our Administration Office 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.

Drivers Wanted

For more information, please contact Ryan at: Box 54, Birnie, MB R0J 0J0 204-476-0129 or 204-476-0521 duncalfetransport@gmail.com Heritage Co-op is presently recruiting for

FULL TIME MEAT CUTTER For our Meat Department located in Minnedosa, MB

Duties to include, but not limited to, customer service, cutting and wrapping of fresh meats, packaging, stocking, merchandising, ordering/receiving, pricing and general sanitation/housekeeping duties.

Qualifications: • Excellent customer service skills • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Previous meat cutting experience an asset • Willing to train • High sanitation and image standards • Highly motivated • Must be available to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings and weekends

Beautiful Plains Museum invites applications for

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mid May to end of August 2017.

Must be a university student returning to studies in the fall.

Applicants must have good communication and computer skills.

Apply to: Box 1732, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 and to youngcanadaworks.ca

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Farmery Brewery is looking for individuals who want to be part of our growing business.

You must be flexible and able to work in a fast paced environment.

We are seeking to fill the following positions: • Personal Assistant to the Owner • Plant Operations Supervisor • Tour and Guest Hosts • Store and Merchandising Spokesperson •Sales Representative for Westman •Brand/Sampling Ambassadors Send us your resume with cover letter to info@farmery.ca

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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!

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Seasonal Lifeguards, Instructors, and Cashiers Carberry/North Cypress-Langford Recreation Pool The CPCC Pool is now accepting applications for the following positions: Lifeguard/Instructor Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: - Lifeguard duties for various day, evening, and weekend shifts for our pool facility.

- Minor pool maintenance duties, including water tests, daily and weekly cleaning etc.

- Janitorial duties as assigned - Cashier duties when needed.

- Instructing swimming lessons for various ages of children - Aquafit and other water exercise classes as requested by the Recreation Director - Be aware of and enforce all house rules and policies, as well as all Manitoba Health Regulations Desired Qualifications: • Bronze Cross/Bronze Medallion Certification • NLS Certification • WSI Course • First Aid and CPR Up to Date Cashier Positions Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: - Act as the first contact point for patrons using the facility, using a professional and courteous manner.

- Take payment and operate a till for cash and cheque transactions for pay per use customers, as well as season, monthly, and family pass holders.

- Minor pool maintenance, cleaning, and crowd control duties - Janitorial duties - Other duties as assigned Desired Qualifications: • Excellent Customer Service Skills • Availability for a variety of shifts • Proficient in the handling of cash Detailed job descriptions are available by request at the contact below. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Resumes, complete with cover letter, and copies of all certificates, can be forwarded to: Grady Stephenson Manager of Parks, Facilities and Sanitation Box 130, Carberry, MB R0K0H0 Email: grady.stephenson@townofcarberry.ca Fax: 204-834-6621 Deadline for applications will be no later than 4:00 pm on March 31st, 2017

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Help Wanted Armstrong Family Acres is a modern family grain farm at Gladstone Mb. We are seeking a general farm worker. Duties include operating and maintaining grain farm equipment as well as everyday farm tasks. Mechanical knowledge and a class 1 license are assets but not necessities. Valid class 5 is required. Wages will be based on experience.

Please forward resumes to DavidArmstrong400@gmail.com or by mail David Armstrong, Box 752, Gladstone, MB, R0J 0T0

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piece England (a Lay-z-boy Company) Sectional $2195, save $750. Queen sleeper sofa (England furniture) for $995, save $525, England power reclining sofa and matching reclining chair, $2695, save $850, 2 sixpiece youth bedroom suites from $895-$1099, save $475 per suite. 8 piece solid oak 96 inch table set, $2495, save $800. Seven piece queen solid wood bedroom suite $2499, save $1000. 8 piece queen solid wood bedroom suite for $2895, save $1150.

TAXES INCLUDED IN ALL FLOORMODEL SUITES. Other March specials include queen pillow top pocket coil mattress set $499 and 3 piece occasional set (3 choices) for $299 per set.

For our Neepawa Location • Full Time Position • Monday - Friday • Group benefit insurance/dental/health • Company pension plan Automotive experience preferred, will train as required Apply with resume to: Westward Ford 150 Main St. West Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Fax: 204-476-3604 Email: westwardford@mts.net

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: Danny Jackson Box 64, Gladstone, MB. R0J 0T0 dannyjgtl@gmail.com Tel: 204-385-2947 Fax: 204-385-3465

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION invites applications for the following positions Head Custodian at Glenella School Applications close when position is filled. This is a permanent position at 6 hours per day. The salary for this position is $16.91 per hour.

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

All employees at the Division must provide a satisfactory Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry check.

Forward Applications complete with 3 references to: Dean Bluhm Transportation/Maintenance Supervisor Turtle River School Division Box 309, McCreary, Manitoba, R0J 1B0 Phone: 835-2067 or Fax: 835-2426 deanb@trsd32.mb.ca Although all applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

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

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Custom Builds also available. Call 204.346.3231 or email wilbert@wghomes. ca for more information.

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See staff or contact KDL for more information on other specials. Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-6 & Sun 11-5. Call KDL Furniture at 204-571-1971.

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MB InterIors • Painting • Tile & flooring install • Drywall repair & taping • Trim, carpentry & finishing work • Small jobs welcome

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Construction For all your residential and farm building needs

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Minnedosa veterans receive France’s highest honour Continued from page 9 LaCoste knew Alex through curling and in expressing his congratulations, said if he knew a hero was in his midst, he would have bowed to him and carried his broom. Abel replied by saying, “Duane, I’m just Alex, and you don’t have to bow down to me.

I might have let you carry my broom, but I don’t think I trust you with my whiskey.”

Clayton Searle joined the army on July 8, 1940, trained in Canada, was sent overseas on Aug. 8, 1942 and continued with training and other duties

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until July 27, 1944, when his regiment was sent to France, seeing action there, as well as Belgium, Holland and Germany. He got jaundice and spent three months in 1945 hospitalized. He volunteered to serve in the Far East, but whilst on leave, the war with Japan ended, and he was discharged on Oct. 25, 1945.

LaCoste said the medal recipients have brought honour not only to themselves, but on their community, their family and their Legion branch.

Abel and Oberg received the French Legion of Honour medals from Bruno Burnichon, Honourary Consul of France. The med-

als feature a five-armed cross and green wreath. In bestowing these awards, Consul Burnichon said, “The French people have never, and will never, forget the act of bravery accomplished by the Canadian soldiers during the Normandy landings to help restore our freedom. I can only think of one word to say to you, Merci, Merci, Merci. You are, to France, true heroes.”

From left: Duane LaCoste, president of the Minnedosa Legion, veterans Fred Oberg and Alexander Abel, and Bruno Burnichon, Honorary Consul of France.

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Kelwood pancake fundraiser supports rink

Vintage Service Station/ Coca Cola Auction Sat March 18, 10:00 am

Annual Spring Gun Auction

Sat March 25, 9:30 AM Over 200 Guns & Accessories!

Consignments Welcome!

Stuart McSherry (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

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Hamilton Street emporium 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, and 4 vintage kitchen chairs

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)

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Real Estate

Gill & Schmall Agencies NEW LISTING

7 Isabel St, Kelwood.

MLS# 1700991 2 bdrm, 1 bath & 1 ensuite. Ideal retirement home! 960 sf. Fully renovated.

40 Rutledge Rd, Neepawa.

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For sale or office can be rented.

607 Second Ave, Neepawa.

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Many people supported the Kelwood rink fundraiser by attending a Pancake Breakfast, held on Saturday, March 11 at the Kelwood Community Centre. Organized by the Kelwood Playground & Wellness Committee, spokesperson Jodi Fraser said, “We served 100 people and made almost $1000 for the rink.” They added that they were grateful to the Neepawa and Kelwood businesses that give donations in support of the event.

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Onanole School had two Career Trek graduates this year, Kai Norman and Meghan Nixon. Norman also won the Career Trekker of the Year award. Career Trek helps young people discover the importance of education and career development by providing career oriented programming in educational settings.

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‘Quite an honour’ Continued from page 1 The team earned that right by defeating Barb Spencer 7-5.Team Ursel consists of Skip Terry Ursel, Third Gwen Wooley, Second Tracy Igonia, Lead Brenda Walker, Fifth Wanda Rainka and Coach John Csversko.

Arden Curling Club president Kevin Paramor said they were very happy with the event, “We had a great turn-out,” he said.

Talking about the curlers’ success, this season, Paramor said, “We are ecstatic, very proud. It’s quite an accomplishment and an honour for our club to have a provincial champion.”

The send off was also chance for local curling clubs to support the team as they advance to the next level of play. The Arden Curling Club presented the team with a $500 donation, as did the Neepawa Curling Club. Additionally, the $1,440 raised during the event was given to team to help offset costs associated with their run at the national championship.

As for Paramor, he hopes they’ll be able to host an even bigger celebration later this year, “As I said to Terry, ‘Just imagine the party we’ll throw for the send off to [the World Championship]!”

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Sale also hosted online at LiveAuctions.tv

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2017 Hyundai Sante Fe SE Panoramic roof and Heated leather 6,000km.............$32,500 2017 Hyundai Sante Fe Sport Premium AWD, 40k’s..................................................$26,500 2016 Toyota Rav 4 AWD Just like new, 30k’s silver.....................................................$26,500 2016 Jeep Patriot 4x4 High Altitude Leather and roof, 38k’s...................................$23,500 2016 GMC Acadia SLE-2 AWD 2nd row captains chairs, camera, 25k’s...............$38,500 2016 Chrysler Town and Country Touring Leather, power sliders, 28k’s..................$29,500 2012 Kia Sorento AWD Super clean! Only 130k’s......................................................$13,500 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan SE Mint condition, 130k’s...........................................$11,500 2005 Pontiac Montana Van DVD player, 185k’s, safetied..........................................$5,500

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2016 Ram Laramie 1500 Crew 4x4 Silver, 30k’s..........................................................$44,500 2015 Chevrolet Silverado LT Crew 4x4 Only 9,000k’s................................................$40,500 2010 GMC Sierra SLE Crewcab 4x4 5.3L, captains chairs, 147k’s............................$17,500 2004 GMC Sierra SLE Crewcab 4x4 5.3L, GFX pkg, 220k’s..........................................$9,500 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT Crew 4x4 only 9,000km..................................$40,500

CARS

2011 Chevrolet Impala LT Remote start, 120k’s...........................................................$9,500 2011 Cadillac DTS (Deville) Drive the best! 65k’s......................................................$16,500 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2L, automatic, only 70k’s...........................................$24,500 2008 Ford Fusion SEL Remote start, power sunroof, 120k’s........................................$7,500 1998 Cadillac Deville Superior limousine, triple bench, 100k’s................................$10,500

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