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On Thursday, Mar. 16, the foundation was poured on the building that will house Boston Pizza, located at the intersection in Highway 16 and Highway 5 N. In November, the Neepawa Boston Pizza Investment Group announced that the restaurant is coming to the town in the near future. The construction of the structure will be completed later this year.

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Neepawa Public Library brings stories to seniors

By Miranda Leybourne The Neepawa Banner The Neepawa Public Library is bringing a variety of books to the seniors who live at Kinsmen Kourts and Elks Manor, saving them a trip to the library in spring’s oftentimes changeable weather.

Debbie Unger, Branch Supervisor at the Neepawa Public Library, says that once a month, she and the library staff bring books that they think will interest the residents, allowing them to pick and choose which ones they’ll read. The borrowers are required to have a library card, but Unger says signing up for one is easy.

The program has been running for several years in Neepawa and is based on demand and inspired by helping seniors who love to read.

“The monthly visit from the library is an additional and important social connection for residents...not unlike a book club, where friends get together and talk about the books they have read and why they recommend a book or not,” Unger explains. “Apart from the social aspects of seniors connecting with their like-minded neighbours, we believe it’s important to maintain connections to our borrowers by going to our patrons when we know they are unable to come to us.”

Unger says other branches in the Western Manitoba Regional Library (WMRL) offer similar programs, including Brandon’s “book-shopper” volunteers who select books and deliver them to patrons based on the patrons’ unique reading tastes.

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Apart from the social aspects of seniors connecting with their like-minded neighbours, we believe it’s important to maintain connections to our borrowers.

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or family member who can make the deliveries.”

Above all, Unger notes, the library is in place to not just provide readers with books, magazines and multimedia, but to also help them forge community connections. She says the library is looking at different options for expanding its services into other locations that show interest.

Debbie Unger, Branch Supervisor, Neepawa Public Library unable to leave their homes and pick up the previous month’s delivery so no books are ever overdue,” Unger explains. “This is a program that we’re considering for Neepawa and the immediate area if residents are interested. All we need is the request to provide the services and to match the borrower with a volunteer

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Reg and Andres: A return engagement Submitted The Neepawa Banner Returning to Neepawa, by popular demand on Monday, April 3, is the dynamic duo, Reg Downey and Andreas Flensted. Their concert last October was so well received that they have planned a return visit, this time at the Roxy Theatre.

Folks who attended the October concert were heard to comment, “I felt so uplifted!”, and “I didn’t want it to end!”. Reg’s musical career began back in the ‘70s at NACI and, over the years, has taken many twists and turns. On one of those turns, as he was visiting Denmark, he came across a mightily talented pianist, Andreas Flensted Over the last 17 years, they have worked together occasionally and only during the last three years they have both focused on touring (extensively in Europe) and song writing. Earlier in his career, on a visit to Denmark with a choir, Reg met Eva, who later became his wife. They raised four children in Canada before returning to Denmark in SUBMITTED PHOTO

Reg Downey (seated) and Andreas Flensted will be returning to Neepawa next month.

Arden spring celebration plans underway Submitted Lansdowne Heritage Resource & Tourism Committee While spring contemplates the old March "in like a lion, out like a lamb" adage, the Lansdowne Heritage Resource & Tourism Committee (LHRTC) in Arden, Manitoba is preparing for spring. LHRTC committee members and local ad-hoc committees aren't letting recent snow storms dampen their spring plans.

The heritage group has lived long enough to know that regardless of March's attitude, spring eventually arrives.

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have invited accomplished Carberry musicians Becky Nikolaisen, soprano, and her sister, Kate Blair, accompanist, to perform.

Reg has also indicated that there will be some surprises to unveil during the show.

Reg has an appealing stage presence, mixing jocular commentary with highly emotional renditions. Andreas, a master pianist, complements Reg in many ways. They are indeed a team and their performance will not disappoint. Tickets will be available at the door for students $10. and adults $15. This all happens at the Roxy on Monday, April 3 at 7:30.

2014. On occasion, Reg performs with two of his daughters. Just recently Reg and Andreas have been the focus of a documentary series on Norwegian TV following their unique musical journey. The Roxy concert is being taped by a professional production company to produce a video of a live concert. In the works is a Christmas CD as well as music videos. For a taste of what they offer follow them on Facebook and Youtube.

The concert will offer a variety of powerful songs, both sacred and secular, as well as original material. It promises to be a delightful “Evening of Piano and Song”. Helping them round out their concert they

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Pulling off the tarp to unveil PHOTOS BY the new sign were HRCC Meloney and children staff Pamela Lewis, Sheena KATE JACKMAN-ATKINSON Easton Buydens, Hayden Kopytko and Jennifer Kinley, Lukas Kopp, Onyx Halashewski and Alex Ferguson.

By Kate Jackman-Atkins on The Neepawa BaNNer HRCC has been operating allow the centre to offer out of their current afterlocation 25 years, but as enrolment for school programs should there Parents and children has be a demand. were all increased smiles last Friday as and standards have the Happy changed, RM of Westbourne Rock Children Centre board reeve unveiled Kinley explained chair Sandi David Single sits on the HRCC their plans to build a that they have Building new daycare outgrown committee, which their current location. in Gladstone. Currently is made up of parents operat- Their current ing out the the basement as well as space has a number representatives from of the of limitations, Seven Regions Health municipal it lacks natural Centre, the light, has no kitchen facilities government and local service group has been working towards in which clubs. Single explained to prepare snacks their long-term plan that they and looked at a number of building a has an insufficient napping of sites over new facility that will area. the past two better meet “It’s years, but chose the time to upgrade,” she their needs. said. new site because Currently, the centre of its location.

Having recently purchased Kinley explains that censed for eight infants, is liproperty for the new construc20 pre- tion of the centre, on schoolers new centre Oct. 10, children and and four school-age is two staff from children. three years away, depending to In addition to better the centre helped to on unveil a sign meeting how quickly they can provincial guidelines, outlining building fundraise. plans as well a new The project is expected facility will allow as fundraising goals. to cost them between $500,000 A tree was to slightly and $600,000 also planted in what increase enrolment. will be the The new and Kinley said that location, beside the playground. between savings and past elementary school, fundraisers, will also they have HRCC director Jennifer about $100,000 so Meloney helped Onyx far. a Halashewski

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remier Brian Pallister said this week that the unions no longer run this province.

It’s about time that was stated, as the unions have been running Manitoba for far too long. And running the province into the ground I might add.

I would be the first to defend the unions when they advocate for worker safety, when they defend the rights of workers.

But the role of the unions has to also take a realistic approach to wage demands versus the ability of Manitoba to pay.

Unrealistic wage demands may be increases that are beyond the economic scope of the province or it may be a unrealistic approach to employee numbers. I am thankful, and I suspect many teachers are relieved that the class size limit restriction has been taken away.

The intent was fine, to provide better educations for grades K-4.

The results just weren't there and the province has canned the rule. Educational outcomes don’t conclusively correlate to class size. In fact, smaller class sizes may cause some relationship dynamics that are harder to manage than with larger classes.

The other very real problem with a cap of 20 is what does a school do when they have 22 students in a grade? Do they have to have two classes of 11 each?

That’s ridiculous, but that’s what you get when you have arbitrary, ill founded rules. Of course the Manitoba Teachers Society was officially outraged but I suspect many members were muttering under their breath for the MTS to give it a rest already.

Manitoba has to figure out how to defeat the deficit. No one in their right mind can argue that point. To continue to build our debt annually is simply not feasible. There are only two ways to

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Ken Waddell cut a deficit, either cut expenses or increase income. That’s it, cut and dried.

So nobody wants to see a lower level of front line services. We all want good health care and good education. There can be some cuts there, but are there other areas we can look at. How about the Public Utilities Board? Why do we need that whole organization? Let me explain. Neepawa applied in 2011 for new water rates. For variety of reasons, it took six years to get approval.

Six years! That is ridiculous. But the bigger question is why does the PUB have any say over water rates? If Neepawa wants to, or needs to, charge more or less than Minnedosa, or Stonewall, or wherever, what does the province care? In fact, what business is it of the province anyway? The towns have a lot of time and money tied up at their town offices struggling with making sure every rate and sub-rate will pass PUB inspection and it’s really none of the province’s business.

Water rates for every town go through PUB, except I am told the City of Winnipeg. Now that makes sense doesn’t it? I bet the water rates in First Nations Communities don’t go through PUB either. In many FN communities and many smaller communities, actually getting clean water is an issue, at any price. PUB oversees hydro rates, gas rates and Autopac rates. I say we don’t need the

PUB. If we don’t like our rates, elect a different government.

Why do we have an Assessment Branch? We employ a small army of well intentioned people to go around figuring out what properties are worth.

They assign a value to supposedly “reflect” market value, then it is apportioned or scaled down and then a mill rate is applied.

How dumb is that? Why not use the current assessment and add a small amount each year for inflation and then apply a reasonable percentage tax? Then, when a property sells, apply the new value.

Maybe we should sell Hydro.

Maybe we should sell Autopac and open up auto insurance for competition. Maybe there are a number of elective medical procedures that should not be funded. Why does a person have to have collision insurance on their own vehicle if they don’t want to have it? Third party liability is a must and insurance on the other person’s vehicle is a must, but if someone doesn’t want to insure their own vehicle against damage, why should they have to do so?

The Manitoba government is standing back for a minute to examine the cost of doing business. Let’s just hope they look far enough so that we don’t slide into bankruptcy.

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ne of the things I love most about my job is that every week, I get to look at what I’ve created. Every week is a new adventure with tangible results, I can flip through the pages and see the results of our work. If you’ve ever built something from scratch or made something broken work, you know the satisfaction that comes from the skilled trades. Not just that, but you also know how important they are.

Despite the vital importance of skilled tradespeople to all facets of our lives and economy, there MY continues to be PERSPECTIVE a shortage of young people entering a career in the ate trades. With boomers getackman tkinson ting set to retire, shortages are expected in a number of areas.

In Manitoba, there are 55 recognized trades, with apprenticeship programs. These are formal arrangements in which a newcomer to the industry learns their trade by working with an experienced tradesperson. It’s a system that dates back to the guilds of Medieval Europe. Much the way universities and colleges award diplomas and degrees, a tradesperson earns formal certification, ending in a journeyperson certification, through their apprenticeship program.

In the past, trades were commonly associated with greasy rags and mindlessly swinging a hammer, but that doesn’t really describe the bulk of skilled trades today. It’s a stereotype that has persisted despite a changing reality. Like the rest of the economy, many trades have gone high tech too. Many tradespeople make use of math, science and computer skills. They use critical thinking to diagnose and solve problems. They use their artistic skills to create products for their customers. Many tradespeople are also small business owners.

Additionally, the trades have something very attractive in today’s world— the jobs are very insulated from the risk of automation or transfer offshore. Someone in Mexico can’t fix your car, someone in England can’t cut your hair and someone in China can’t fix your house roof. The work must be done where people live, the same can’t be said about many other jobs.

The recognition that trades provide a meaningful and gainful employment path has lead to a more focused approach in recruiting young Canadians. Changes to legislation now requiring students to stay in school until the age of 18, or graduation, has also resulted in more school divisions partnering with industry and incorporating apprenticeships programs into their educational offering. Such partnerships give students interested in a career in the trades some exposure and a leg up.

The tides are starting to turn, according to Statistics Canada data released in 2016, the number of apprentices in the country has been rising. Over all major trade groups, there were 451,140 registered apprentices in 2014, up from 430,452 in 2010. However, the overall trends hide variations within different industries. For example, automotive service, carpenters, exterior finishers, hairstylists and machinists all saw a decline in the number of apprentices over that time period.

Despite all of the positives, why do these shortages persist?

Some argue that young people are turned off by the outdated stereotypes perpetuated in television and movies. Mike Rowe, TV personality and trades advocate, recently released a video critical of the way tradespeople are portrayed in Hollywood. He opens the video saying, “Close your eyes and picture a plumber.

Is he 300 pounds? Can you see his butt crack? I bet you can.”

Despite this common image, I don’t think I know any plumbers who look like this. Rowe uses clips from movies like “Office Space”, “Cable Guy”, and “Tommy Boy” that show skilled tradespeople as rude, sleazy, lazy, stupid and poor. Something that’s not conducive to the industry’s recruiting needs. He might be on to something.

This is where initiatives like high school apprenticeship programs can have an added benefit, by introducing young people to actual tradespeople, they can form an option based on fact, not based on the search for a punchline.

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What grace can’t erase

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fter completing last week’s column, I spent additional time reflecting on the life and experiences of King David. As I did, I was struck by the fact that there are some things that not even the grace of God can erase—at least, not in this life.

That was the case with King David. His sins were punishable by death. But David received favor he did not deserve. God set aside the death penalty. David was allowed to live—but his life was far from the idyllic life he had enjoyed in his first years as king.

David’s sins triggered a series of consequences that he was powerless to control. He had to deal with deceit, treachery, adultery, murder and rebellion in his family and in the highest ranks of his government.

One of his sons rebelled against him, forcing him into exile. The rebellion was put down quickly, but the people were in no hurry to reinstate David as king. They were prepared

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David wasn’t even allowed to die in peace. He had to abdicate and pass the kingdom on to his son Solomon in order to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands.

The consequences of David’s sin followed him to the day he died. As difficult as this might be for us to accept and believe, this too was an act of God’s amazing grace. The David who came back to Jerusalem following his sin and exile was a far different David than the one who had been deposed and forced to run for his life. He never forgot his sins. Nor did he forget the pain they had brought to him, to his family, to his kingdom and most of all,

Examining my backpack

ach of us carries an invisible backpack.

It is filled with things that make us who we are, and too often, determines our place in the universe.

One of the biggest items I carry is that I am born and raised in North America, Canada in particular.

Travelling abroad, the little Canadian flag opens doors and softens interchanges.

Oh, it’s not an actual flag I carry, but being Canadian is respected and respectful.

Our standard of living, our education system and yes, our political system are one of the assets we carry.

Taking those items one by one and looking more closely at them – standard of living. I was raised lower middle class. We had running water, television, more than enough to eat, meaningful work and time, energy and resources to take vacations. A solid home in which to live, a reliable vehicle, and enough to

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen share with others. What a wealth of riches!

Education- I attended a well run public school that challenged independent thinking. (I didn’t get kicked out when I started a petition, signed by all but two girls – my sister and her friend- when I disagreed with a school policy trying to dictate that all girls wear dresses or skirts to school.

We won.) I attained my high school diploma when my older children attained theirs. Since then, I have continued to collect bits and pieces of education and feel confident and competent in the work I do.

Our political system- I get to vote. No one mon-

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to his God. The post-exilic David was more diligent; more devoted to duty; kinder, more loving and caring than he had ever been before. He was a different person thanks to what he had suffered.

David’s story is not unique. It is repeated (to a greater or lesser extent) in the life of every person who has ever lived on this planet. We all sin—and just like he did with David, God allows us to suffer the consequences of our sins. Then, to help us keep from doing the same things again, he does not erase the memories of those events from our minds. Nor does he force those hurt by our actions to forget the pain they suffered at our hands.

He asks them to forgive

us—but he also knows that relationships fractured by sin can never be the same again.

We can’t undo what has been done in the past. The most we can do is seek (and find) God’s forgiveness, make amends where possible and move on; living our lives in such a way that all those around us will be able to see that, like King David, we are different people thanks to the mistakes we’ve made, the suffering we’ve endured and the changes we’ve made in our lives.

That won’t always be easy. Society may not be as forgiving as God is. Society may impose restrictions on us because of our sins.

Clouds of suspicion may always hover over us— sometimes right up to the day we die. But at that moment, we will experience God’s grace in a way we could never have imagined.

For at death, we will enter a world where our past is no more and where, at last, we can rest in peace.

uring our lifetime, we encounter many changes. I have lived in many different houses, from apartments, attics, mobile homes and not to forget, a farm. They were all great experiences and I know that each time I had a roof over my head and a bed to sleep in.

We started out with borrowed furniture when I came from Europe, but now I can say that I own my bed and the chair I sit on.

itors my activity or my political party choice. I am proud to be a Manitoban, for it was our own Nellie McClung that spearheaded women’s right to cast a ballot.

There are more valuables in my backpack. I experience great physical health. My bout with sciatica, a time when I questioned whether I could or would ever walk again, my surgery for a left frontal aneurism, well, these taught me that health is never a given and always a gift. I have a deep compassion for those who suffer. I am blessed with a sound mind, with an stable state of mental health. There are several

individuals whom I cherish and love deeply that suffer from anxiety, depression and mood disorders. I can not look away or ignore such pain. With my gifts come responsibility.

Another wondrous item in my backpack is financial independence. Garnered in part by my place in Canada – Old Age Security Income, the Canada Pension Plan and the proceeds of hard work and careful spending.

I recall too clearly the season when I was a single parent of two small children, living with my parents and relying on municipal assistance for $65 a month.

One more treasure that I carry is one that I did not work for, I did not win or earn, I am Caucasian. We, as a community, country and world, are improving at seeing people as people.

We have more work to do on this one…I give thanks for all I am.

Even today, there are people who do not have a bed to sleep on. Some only have the clothes they are wearing because they are fleeing from natural disasters and wars.

When Jesus walked and ministered on this earth, he spent time with friends and even His disciples depended on the goodwill of others to survive. Jesus did not own a home, not even a bed to sleep on, but His Heavenly Father supplied all His needs.

Philippians 4:19 tells us that God will supply all our needs, maybe not all our wants, but certainly all our needs, if we will let Him.

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Letters An alternative to privatization Re: Ken Waddell’s Mar. 17 editorial concerning provincial debt and Mb. Hydro: A couple of weeks ago, the Premier and some of his cabinet appeared on t.v. to talk about the upcoming budget. One of the cabinet ministers made the comment that we will finally find out the true state of provincial finances. Well, duh.

He's had 11 months to learn all about it. How do we taxpayers know if a cabinet minister does not?

Many devout conservatives quote the Canadian Taxpayer's Federation as a source. A month before the last election, a C.T.F. release said that the debt was $37 billion. A couple of days after the new government was sworn in, a similar C.T.F. release pegged the debt at $21 billion. Whoa! From the time the election is called until the new government is sworn in, we do not have an active government. But $16,000,000,000 worth of debt had vanished.

Gone! Amazing! Or “alternate facts”? Personally, I checked audited reports and found just over $10 billion of debt. And I will certainly believe an auditor ahead of the C.T.F. As for selling Manitoba Hydro, come back in time to the selling of Manitoba Telephone System. Since most of the proceeds of the sale were turned over as a gift to the new company, there was no financial benefit to Manitobans.

But in less than 2 years, my monthly phone bill rose from $14 to over $40, a 200 per cent increase, with no change in the service. There is no reason to believe that the same would not happen with Hydro.

So let me suggest an alternative to privatization. Let Hydro raise its price by half the amount that M.T.S. did. A 100 per cent increase would generate obscene profits for Hydro. Their debt would soon be paid off. We could then turn excess profits to other provincial responsibilities such as Medicare and highways, or even tax reduction.

Much the same as Alberta uses profits from their oil and gas resources . And all we have to do is pay the same price for electricity that we will pay to a private company. The profit stays here instead of going to a financier in Abu Dhabi.

In Ontario, they sold part of their distribution grid. Some correspondents from there tell me that they now pay 12 cents per kilowatt hour for the electricity and 11 cents per kwh distribution fee, for a total of 23 cents per kwh. I presently pay 7.9 cents. Don't even think of claiming that it can't happen. Of course, with a price of 15 or 16 cents/kwh, many working poor and fixed income seniors, like myself, might have to learn to live without heat, but this is already happening in neighbouring jurisdictions with private energy companies. Considering that Pallister has already promised and partly succeeded in reducing my government benefits by $1000 per year, I'm quite certain that he doesn't give a damn about the poor or the seniors. And living in Costa Rica, he need not worry about the cost of heat.

In closing, before your devout Conservative readers start frothing at the mouth and screaming for my head for pointing out that our Hydro rates are very cheap compared to other jurisdictions, check them for yourselves. It takes all of five minutes on Google.

My bill says I pay $0.079 CAD per kwh. In New York they pay $0.250 USD. Adjusted for the exchange rate, they pay four times as much as I do.

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On Tuesday Mar. 14, students from four schools across the Beautiful Plains School Division earned a chance to compete in the Western Manitoba Science Fair, held at the Keystone Centre in Brandon. In total, 560 students from across Western Manitoba, between Grades 1 and 12, competed.

Above: Emily May and Hailey Dennis, from Brookdale School, were awarded Gold medals in the grade 3-4 catergory, for their project “What a Mess”. Emily Hockin and Olivia Szucki, from Brookdale School, were awarded silver medals in the grade 3-4 category, for their project “Yuck! Is that mold?”.

Right: Shane Hofer and Caleb Wollman, from Fairway Colony School, were awarded gold medals in the grade 7-8 category as well as the Healthy Lake award, for their project “Be Green, Keep Water Clean”. They stand with Dr. Gervan Fearon, President and Vice-Chancellor at Brandon University.

All participants had a great day talking to judges, participating in science olympics, and meeting new friends. Congratulations to all who participated.

Manitoba Government launches online survey on KAP funding Submitted The Neepawa Banner

The Manitoba government is seeking feedback about potential changes to the funding model of Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) and is asking farmers and other stakeholders to complete an online survey to share their views, “The current approach to funding our province’s general farm organization is overly complex, inefficient and unlike any other system in the country,” said Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler.

“Our government is committed to working with KAP and farmers across Manitoba to erase administrative burdens and reduce red tape for the industry. This feedback we collect through this online resource will be essential in helping inform how our government can improve the process to fund membership in a far more efficient manner.”

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After school program coming to HMK

By Miranda Leybourne The Neepawa Banner The Town of Neepawa’s Leisure Services Department is running a six-week after school program for children, starting on April 21, that will focus on fun and physical fitness.

Amanda Novak, Leisure Services Manager with the Town, says a trained staff member from Sport Manitoba will be in attendance at the after school program, which will run every Friday from 3:454:45 p.m. at Hazel M. Kellington (HMK) Elementary School, until May 26. There will be organized games

which include all children in attendance, equipment to help the children learn the fundamentals of movement through play and more.

Novak says it’s very important that all children have physical fitness opportunities, even those whose parents or caregivers cannot afford to enroll them in organized activities, which is why, she says, the program is completely free.

“Canada, like many nations, is in the midst of an epidemic of...obesity.

There has been a dramatic increase in unhealthy weights in Canada. Child-

hood overweight and obesity has been rising steadily in Canada in recent decades,” Novak attests, noting that obesity between children ages two to 17 years has increased from 15 per cent to 26 per cent, with increases highest among youths ages 12 to 17.

“Most adolescents do not outgrow this problem,” she continues, “and in fact, many continue to gain excess weight. If current trends continue, by 2040 up to 70 per cent of adults aged 40 years will either be overweight or obese.”

Parents, Novak says, can do many things to increase

the activity level of their children and make sure they keep fit -- and it’s not all about being athletically talented.

“Kids can be fit even if they’re not winning sports trophies,” she attests. “The key is finding activities they enjoy. The options are many, from inline skating and bike riding to tennis and swimming. When kids find an activity that’s fun, they’ll do it a lot, get better at it, feel accomplished and want to do even more.”

Parents who wish to enroll their children in the after-school program can pick up a form from the Town Office or HMK.

Local talent takes to the stage

Helen Drysdale OUT OF HELEN’S KITCHEN

Icelanders: Vinarterta 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.

While political conflict, underemployment and poor treatment of rural farmers were the main motivations for immigrants coming from Iceland, they were also pushed to emigrate by volcanic activity and harsh weather conditions. Between 1870 and 1900, 25 per cent of Icelanders left their homeland for the hope of a better life. The newcomers from Iceland went to establish a colony on the west shore of Lake Winnipeg called “New Iceland”.

Clearing the land for cultivation, building homes and fishing dominated the early life of the colony. Manitoba is home to the largest Icelandic community outside of that country. The women had a make do spirit and adapted their recipes to their new circumstances.

When I think Icelanders, I think Vinarterta, but it is ancient history back in Iceland. Some even consider the cake to be an essentially Canadian dessert! My friend Kris makes a wonderful vinarterta so I am including her mother’s recipe for this distinct dessert that appears with every special “New Iceland” occasion.

Vinarterta 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup butter 3 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1 tsp. almond flavoring 1 1/2 tsp. cardamom 3 1/2 cups flour

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To p : T h e C h o i r G u y s w e r e c h o s e n b y the judges as the evening winners.

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By Jean Borchardt NACTV, Fundraising Chairperson The NACTV Showcase committee is very thankful for the support we received. To date, a total of $8,310 has come in and is much appreciated.

We extend a heartfelt thank you to the businesses, service clubs, churches and all those who gathered pledges for our 2017 Showcase of talent and fundraising effort.

We experienced a couple of technical glitches on the night of the Showcase, one of which was getting all the donors typed in to show on the screen, but we are working on getting that information on the re-plays of the showcase. This is a year of learning and we ask you to bear with us.

Niki Myker is our new Office Manager and she, along with The Neepawa Banner management staff, are doing a great job operating NACTV but it’s been an eye opener. We greatly appreciated the fact that Ivan Traill and Debbie Stemkowski were there to help us the night

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When the week’s work is all done 4H beef members take on Zones

By Tristinn Bjarnarson Neepawa 4H Beef Club

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Members of the Black Family relaxing in 1920. While one man is dressed in overalls, the others are well dressed.

The photo may have been taken on a late Saturday afternoon and people are about to travel into town. The photo is interesting as it gives us a close look at “go to town” clothes, work overalls and shoes. Items such as this were worn to the point of being unusable and then torn up for rags. As result this sort of clothing is rarely found in Museum collections.

By Alex Campbell Director, Manitoba Agricultural Museum In the Black family photo collection at the Manitoba Agricultural Museum, there is a one of some of the Black family members gathered around a Ford Model T car, sitting on the running board or on the grass, relaxing and chatting.

The week’s work is all done, as most of the people in the photo are well dressed, however one man is dressed in overalls, which provides us with a clue. Sundays were strictly observed at the time, with work of any sort frowned upon, so the man dressed in work overalls indicates this photo was not taken on a Sunday. Perhaps the photo was taken on a late Saturday afternoon and some of the people are getting ready to drive into the town of Douglas, to take in the Saturday night events there? Visiting with other farm families, shop for supplies at the general

store, checking in at the CPR station for the news.

If they were lucky, perhaps an event of some sort was being held at the town hall.

The Black Family operated farms near Brandon and Douglas and the photos hold no clue as to which farm the photos were taken on. So they could also be heading into Brandon to sample the delights this Prairie metropolis held.

And who knows what could

happen there! Stroll down Rosser Avenue window shopping, visit with people they knew, sample some of the delicacies the Mutter Brothers Store held, maybe even go to a movie, perhaps the new Charlie Chaplin feature. They could even shoot the budget and purchase ice creams or popcorn. If their budget was zero, they could just loiter around the fire hall on Princess in hopes that a call would result in the firemen springing into action cranking up their new

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firetruck or go down to the CPR station on Pacific to watch for one of the CPR’s crack passenger trains, the “Flyers”, coming into the station to see who was boarding or getting off.

The Neepawa 4H Beef Club held their March meeting on March 6, in the Library at the NACI. We had Dr. Liz and Dr. Beaver from the Neepawa Vet Clinic come and talk to us on calving tips and answered any questions we had.

On March 3, we had several beef members that represented our club at the Zones Communication at the Minnedosa High School. Zones had other members from the Neepawa clubs, Rapid City clubs, Minnedosa clubs and Erickson clubs. Winners from our club were: • 1 person Cloverbud Visual: Sveinna Bjarnarson STARS, • 1 person Junior Visual: first, Carson Baker, cow-pie cookie; second, Tristinn Bjarnarson, My Greatest Day • Junior Speech: second, Madisyn Robertson, Being an Only Child • 1 person Intermediate Visual: third, Cora Baker, Everything but the Moo • Senior Speech: first, Dylan Oshanyk, A day I Will Never Forget The next step is Area and it will be April 7 at the Hamitoa High School. Good Luck to all Members!!

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Glenella X-Country Ski Club: 2016-2017 season report Submitted The Neepawa Banner The Glenella X-Country Ski Club had a successful season, in spite of the extreme change in temperatures and snow fall this winter. The heavy and sudden arrival of snow in December allowed for the trails to be groomed and the season opener at the ski warm-up shack. Local families came to hit the trails, try skiing for the first time, buy a season membership and enjoy hot cocoa and the cozy warmth of the shack’s wood stove.

There were some beautiful days for skiing in January. The club hosted a couple Sunday ski parties.

Moderate temperatures and fresh snow fall made for perfect trail conditions in January. A highlight was the 60th birthday celebration of the club’s president, Terry Klassen.

Her birthday was on a Saturday, Jan. 21. Her friends and family enjoyed a perfect afternoon of skiing and fun in above zero temperatures. Terry and her husband, Marty, have nine grandchildren that ski with them, which is a great example of how the sport is suitable for a wide range in age.

The club had a meeting on Jan. 13. Rose Dayholas, at the age of 91, was in attendance and resigned

from her position as secretary/treasurer. Rose has volunteered her efforts and time as secretary and treasurer for the club since 1989, when the club first began. Rose and a group of committed locals are responsible for the original trail construction, the warm-up shack re-location and conversion to a ski shack from a CN building.

At that time, the ski club purchased the CN tool house for an amount of $20. Rose and the original board and club members had various fundraisers and extensive community involvement. Their efforts are commendable and appreciated by the current members today. A big thank you to Rose for her years with the club and continued membership!

Membership fees were discussed and will continue to be $5 per member.

Membership fees can be paid to the new secretary/ treasurer, Christa Klassen.

Other proposed business included staining the ski shack this spring and widening the trails, as they are beginning to grow in.

The ski club was happy to donate the use of the trails to the Glenella School in February and encourages the school to take advantage of the convenient opportunity.

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in children to adult sizes.

Also available are a couple sleighs on skis, for a small child to ride in, which works really well for a parent to ski and pull behind.

It was expertly crafted by Terry, equipped with a comfortable harness for pulling. For anyone interested in using the shack or equipment please feel free to call Christa at (204) 352-4020.

Thank you to Terry for

making the fabulous new trail sign, ski racks and coat hooks in the shack; also for all the ski equipment, Terry has taken the time to find complete sets in different sizes. These second-hand ski sets are available for use as well as to purchase at $10/set.

An additional big thank you to Marty Klassen for making a couple different trail groomers, differing in ski width for both children

and adults, as well as for doing all the trail grooming this winter. The contributions and volunteer efforts allow the club to run with minimal over-head and expenses and provide a great past-time to locals. Thank you also to all those who purchased a membership this season!

The Glenella x-country ski club welcomes you to contact us about any information you may want

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Local participants in 4-H area communication event

By Heather Lea Submitted Nineteen 4-H members from six different 4-H Clubs gathered in MacGregor Collegiate on Sat. March 11, to compete in the Central Plains Communication Event. They were supported by about 75 parents, grandparents, other family and friends who listened and watched these very confidant and capable young people, who ranged in age from seven through 16 years. The Central Plains gold medal winners in the Junior, Intermediate and Senior categories are eligible to compete at the Provincial Communication Extravaganza, to be held April 22 at the Canad Inn Fort Garry in Winnipeg.

The six 4-H Clubs represented at the Central Plains Communication day were St. Claude Home Ec., Gainsborough Combined, Gladstone Handiworkers, Austin Blazing Saddles, Happy Rock Horseshoes, and Sidney Beef. Seven other clubs in the Area did not send speakers this year.

Six judges from Gladstone, Holland, Portage la Prairie, Treherne and Rathwell commented on the confidence and enthusiasm of those who competed in the speeches and visual presentations.

It made judging a pleasure. These young people demonstrated that they are indeed “learning to do by doing,� and are well on their way to being leaders who use their head, heart,

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Juniors aged 9-11 formed the largest single group of participants at the Central Plains Communication Event in MacGregor earlier this month.From left: Colton Olafson, Darren Carruthers, Jessica Ramachandran, Julianna Knox, Kennedy Manns, Rachel Viallet, Regan Teichroeb, Tyler Theroux. Jessica won the gold medal, with Tyler placing second. health, and hands for better living in their clubs, their communities, and our country.

Clayton Robins, Manitoba 4-H Council Executive Director, complimented the participants before speaking briefly about two Canada 150 projects for 4-H members. (Clubs will soon have information about these, a cooking and an art competition.) Robbins also presented certificates to all participants, and gold medals to seven winners: Mandy Anderson (Gladstone); Jessica Ramachandran (Gainsborough); Madison Teichroeb (Happy Rock); Adrienne Driedger (Sidney); Felix Parvais (St.

Gold Medal winner and runner up in Intermediate Speeches were Madison Teichroeb and Vanessa Theroux.

In Senior Speeches the Runner up was Reanne Blanchette; Gold Medal went to Adrienne Driedger.

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Two-Person and One-Person Visual Presentations were done by Susan Maina and Abigail Parvais (Gold Medals); Dawson Young, and Felix Parvais (Gold Medal).

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Seven-year old Cloverbud 4-H members spoke with confidence at the 4-H Communication Event in MacGregor. From left: Yuvan Ramachandran, Chantelle Parvais, Mandy Anderson. Mandy and Yuvan placed first and second.

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Crocus quilt part of fundraising efforts Continued from page 3 As the self-proclaimed “Crocus Capital of Canada” (and some speculate, maybe the world) Arden takes spring and its spectacular array of blooming crocus seriously. The Bloom’n Crocus draw is now underway.

The draw invites participants to speculate about which day the first crocus will bloom. In these parts, everyone knows that the first day of spring is when the first crocus bloom is officially announced in Arden, regardless of what the official calendar says. Mother nature and Arden are ironic that way.

While the real flowers await the perfect blooming weather, a quilt boasts beautifully embroidered renditions of the prairie crocus flowers. Designed and created by a group of talented ladies, the quilt is being raffled off as part of the local fundraising efforts. Tickets are available from committee members and at upcoming events in Arden.

Preparations for the 10th annual Crocus Photo Contest are also under way. Amateur photographers and crocus enthusiasts from across Manitoba and beyond participate in the annual event. Coordinated by John and Angie Dietz, contest details will soon be available at www.ardenmb.ca.

The official fund raising kick-off for the year is the annual fundraising dinner and concert. The event will be held at the Arden Community Centre on Saturday, April 8, 2017. The hall opens at 5:30 pm, Roast Beef dinner at 6:00 pm with entertainment to follow. The popular Country Blend are booked for the evening. Tickets are available from LHRTC committee members and the Arden RM office. Advance ticket purchases are recommended as this is often a sell-out event.

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Pistons take series in six

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner The post season run of the Neepawa Natives has come to an end, as they were downed by the Steinbach Pistons on Monday, Mar. 20, by the score of 3-1. The game, played at the Yellowhead Arena, was a great back and forth battle between the two clubs with the final outcome remaining uncertain until the very end.

Neepawa’s Justin Metcalf opened the scoring just 9:11 into the first period, giving the Natives the early advantage. They’d continue to press for another goal, but were held at bay by Pistons goaltender Roman Bengert.

In the second, Neepawa put a solid push on Steinbach early, but couldn’t find the back of the net. The Pistons answered back with pressure of their own, which resulted in Braden Purtill scoring the equalizer at the 15:09 mark.

After the tying goal, Steinbach ended up taking a pair of consecutive penalties. Despite keeping the action in the Piston’s end of the ice, Neepawa couldn’t get the go-ahead goal they were hoping for. The Natives closed out the period killing off a penalty of their own, ensuring they headed into the final 20 minutes of regulation tied at 1-1.

The third turned into, quite simply, one of the best periods of junior ‘A’ action many had seen in a long time.

With the officials putting the whistle away and letting the players decide the outcome, both sides played aggressively but disciplined. There was an extended point of end to end action, which featured a near six minute stretch without a stoppage in play.

With 6:58 left in the third, Bradley Schoonbaert secured his third goal of the playoffs giving Steinbach their first lead of the night. Late in the period, Neepawa pulled goaltender Tyler Gutenberg for the extra attacker, but couldn’t find the opportunity they had hoped for. Purtill scored his second of the night with just 28 seconds remaining, to ensure the game and series victory for the top ranked Pistons.

After the game, Steinbach coach/GM Paul Dyck gave credit to Neepawa for playing an incredible series.

“We played [the Natives] here near the end of the regular season, we lost 3-1 and that was a tough game for us. it was probably one of the toughest games we played in our final 10-12 games. We knew they were playing extremely well. Neepawa was the hottest team going into the playoffs, playing with a lot of confidence.

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Neepawa defencmen Kruz Listmayer and Steinbach’s Ryan Carlson stand in front o f g o a l t e n d e r T y l e r G u t e n b e r g o n M o n d a y, M a r . 2 0 a t t h e Ye l l o w h e a d C e n t r e .

Steinbach would win the game 3-1 and claimed the opening round series 4-games-to-2.

As the series wore on, it became very evident that the players had bought in to what the coaching staff was telling them. They gave us everything we could handle,” noted Dyck.

Natives head coach Dustin Howden said though the final result is disappointing for the players, it’s still something they should be proud of.

“I can’t say enough positives about the guys in [the dressing room]. A lot of character guys. They worked hard and represented this team and this community in a first class manner. We felt that this year was a step in the right direction for this team. It’s something that

Winnipeg sweeps Yellowhead in Manitoba AAA championship

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner The Yellowhead Chiefs’ quest for a AAA championship has come to a sudden end, as they were dealt a three game sweep by the top ranked Winnipeg Wild. Game one of the best-of-five final was played on Thursday, Mar. 16 in Winnipeg. This showdown featured a great back and forth between the best two clubs in the Manitoba AAA Midget Hockey League.

At the end of the evening, it was Winnipeg who left the ice with a 2-1 win in double overtime.

The first two periods featured a lot of scoring opportunities for each

club, but no goals for either. Then early in the third period, Josh Belcher of Rapid City scored a short-handed goal to give the Chiefs a 1-0 lead.

Winnipeg’s Kyle Bettens would reply on a powerplay chance with 9:29 remaining in regulation.

With the score tied at 1-1, this game would head into overtime, but Goaltenders Reese Jones and Niklas Anderson both continued their stellar play to keep it even after the first OT session.

Alec Borger would score just under two minutes into the second overtime period, giving Winnipeg the game one win.

The second game was hosted by Yellowhead

at the Shoal Lake Communiplex on Sat. Mar. 18. On that night, it was Winnipeg who left the ice with the decisive 4-1 win. The first goal of the night was scored just 21 seconds into the second period, as Ben Coppinger put away his first of the series. Brett Namaka added another, to make it 2-0 heading into the third.

Namaka and Cedric Chenier added insurance goals in the final period, while Jacob Tibbatts registered the only goal of the game for the Chiefs.

The Winnipeg Wild completed the three game sweep with a 4-1 victory in game three on Monday, Mar. 20. Nichola Cicek scored a pair of goals,

while Griffin Leonard and Ben Coppinger added singles. Elkhorn’s Parker Johnson tallied the only goal for the Chiefs in the defeat.

This is the Wild’s second straight AAA league title and fifth championship in the past six years. With the victory, Winnipeg will now advance to the Telus Cup west regional tournament in Steinbach.

The tournament features the league winners from the Manitoba AAA Midget Hockey League, Saskatchewan AAA Midget Hockey League, a representative from northwestern Ontario, and the host club, the Eastman Selects.

should provide confidence for the returning players for next season,” noted Howden. “Kudos to Steinbach, they’re the top team in the MJHL for a reason. They played a great series.”

Neepawa Natives team president Ken Waddell expressed respect for the team’s efforts throughout the season. He also gave credit to players and staff, as well as a thank you to the volunteers and fans.

With the win, the Steinbach Pistons move on to face the fifth ranked Portage Terriers, while the second seeded Winkler Flyers will challenge the OCN Blizzard, the MJHL’s third ranked club.

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Natives turn attention to spring prospects camp

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner After being focused primarily on their recent playoff run, the management, scouts and coaching staff for the Neepawa Natives must quickly turn their attention towards the annual spring prospects camp.

Just over 90 players from across Canada and the United States have confirmed their participation in the three day event, which gets underway on Friday, Mar. 24 at the Yellowhead Arena.

Natives head coach Dustin Howden said that while the past few days have been quite hectic, he and the coaching staff wouldn’t want it any other way.

“We’ve had to refocus rather quickly on the camp, but you know that’s better than having two weeks to just focus entirely on it, because that means you missed the playoffs,” noted Howden. “Having a problem like that, which really isn’t that much of a problem anyway, is nice to have. It means the organization is moving in the right direction.”

Howden added that the majority of Neepawa’s top draft picks and prospects have confirmed their attendance. He said it’ll be interesting to see them competing while they’re still in game shape.

“Most of these players are just finishing up their seasons in their respective leagues and are still in or near peak physical and mental condition. That’s great for us as evaluators, because we can see exactly where their game is while they’re in shape and still in a game mind set.”

For this year, the camp will be open to players in the 2002 draft eligible age bracket, as well as prospects from the club’s 50-man protected list.

Some walk-on players hoping to earn a chance in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League will also be on hand. Howden said that they’re very pleased with the number of players they expect to see this year.

Another important aspect of the camp that the Neepawa Natives have been very progressive in is the one-on-one player evaluations, held at the end of the weekend. In a previous interview with the Banner, Neepawa Natives general manager Myles Cathcart said that coaches, scouts and management with the club provide a thorough examination of each players’ strengths and weaknesses, in order to provide them with guidance to move forward in their hockey career.

“It’s a great part of the weekend. A great selling point to the players and their families. We meet with

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90 prospects from across Canada and the United States attended the 2016 Neepawa Natives spring camp. every kid individually. Give them some pointers and some tips. We get a lot of positive feedback on that from the parents and the players as well. They really appreciate the honest evaluation,” said Cathcart.

“This is very good for our listed players. It’s good for the recruits. It’s a real win-win.”

The annual spring camp also has a major economic impact on the community. Each year, the team conducts a survey of attending players and families to find out just how much money they spend in local businesses during the weekend. The survey found that, on average, a total of $23,378 is spent every year by the attendees for accommodations, meals and local shopping in Neepawa.

In person registrations will occur in the morning of Friday, Mar. 24 at the Yellowhead Arena, with the first on-ice session quickly to follow. All the practice sessions and games are open to the public at no cost. The Neepawa Natives Spring Camp will run until Sunday, Mar. 26.

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The Killarney Shamrocks have opened up the Tiger Hills Hockey League’s championship series with a dominant 7-2 win the Carberry Plainsmen. This win gives the defending league champions a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five final. Daniel

Stagg and Aubrey Cuthbert each scored a pair of goals apiece for the Shamrocks, while Brayden Cuthbert registered a goal and assist.

Keaton Turner and Brett Kitt scored for Carberry in the loss.

Game two of the series was played on Wednesday, Mar. 22 in Carberry (After the Banner publication

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Men’s High Triple: Frank Porada 616. Other scores to note: Dorothy Moller 172; Robert Hendry 180, 221, 150; Doug Pettigrew 175, 218; Ray Criddle 192, 197, 185; Norman Kendall 195, 159, 206; Jim King 181, 169; Marge Fischer 177; Liz Lychak 165; Len Pritchard 160, 150; Vivian Oswald 182; Bev Chapski 169, 230; Bob Lychak 154; Wilbert Kroeker 150; Eleanor Scott 158, 150; Don Denoon 158; Melvin Oswald 151, 151; Janice Absteiter 189; Frank Porada 189, 219, 208; Ellen Grudeski 152; Lawrence Smith 180, 173, 160; Ed Oshust 223, 188.

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Melvin Alexander Erickson of Neepawa and formerly of Onanole passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Country Meadows Personal Care Home in Neepawa at the age of 92 years.

Melvin is survived by his wife Jean and daughter Linda Stinchcombe of Onanole.

A private service to be held at a later date.

Remembrances and condolences may be emailed to raesfs@mymts.net Rae’s Funeral Service of Shoal Lake and Erickson are in care of the arrangements. (204)759-2160 Donna Faye Milne (Moore) Donna Milne passed away peacefully at the age of 76, after a lengthy illness, on Thursday, March 16th, with her family by her side at Neepawa Hospital. Donna was born on July 10, 1940 in Filmore, SK and raised and educated in Regina, SK. She nursed in Indian Head and Buffalo Narrows, SK and Deloraine, MB, before coming to work in Gladstone, MB in 1965.

It was during a hospital staff Christmas party in 1966 that she met Wilmot Milne on a blind date. They were married on August 1, 1968 and moved out to the farm, where they raised their family of four girls. Donna was a wonderful cook and one of her greatest joys in life was her family. She was heavily involved in her daughters’ and grandchildren’s lives and extracurricular activities and enjoyed family gatherings. She loved playing games and cards and wasn’t above putting her name on the calendar when she won scrabble!

She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Wilmot, her daughter Tanya (Rod) and children Jaime (Jesse), Nikki, Clay, Mandy; daughter Dana (Jeff) and Basil; daughter Jill (Chris) and Luke; daughter Sara-Jane (Ian). She is also survived and lovingly remembered by her sisters Bev, Cheryl, Lynne and brother Doug. Donna was predeceased by her mother Mabel Moore and brother Bervyl.

Cremation has taken place and a private family graveside service will be held at the Mekiwin Cemetery at a later date.

A special thank-you to Brenda Smith, Mary-Ellen Clarke and the volunteers of the Neepawa District Palliative Care Service and Neepawa Hospital staff.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Neepawa District Palliative Care Service (Box 1240, Neepawa, MB, R0J 1H0) or the Gladstone Community Benefit Fund (Box 258, Gladstone, MB, R0J 0T0).

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Obituary Walter Potrebka Jan. 3, 1927 - Mar. 15, 2017 On Wednesday, March 15, 2017, CFRY 920 A.M. lost a life-long listener. Walter Potrebka, born on January 3, 1927, died suddenly at the age of 90 after a fulfilling life dedicated to family and farming. Walter leaves behind nine children, 21 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and sisters, Anne and Tara, (Olga). He is preceded in death by his two brothers, John and Steven, sister Marie, and his parents, Alex and Katherine.

Walter was born on the family farm in Sunville, and spent most of his life farming in the Glenella area. Walter also made a part-time home in Winnipeg so his children could attend school there. He later retired on a farm in Saint François Xavier, where his large family enjoyed gatherings, hunting, exploring and gardening. Walter spent his last few years enjoying his time with his new friends at Sturgeon Creek II Retirement Residence in Winnipeg.

Walter took pride in teaching his family about farming and ensuring that we would never forget his favourite stories. In his later years, he shared his wisdom in the garden, offering tips on planting potatoes, growing milehigh corn, and playing music to the wild animals so they were too busy dancing to bother eating anything that he was growing.

A memorial service was held on Monday, March 20, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue followed by a short reception. Interment will take place at the Sunville Cemetery near Glenella, MB. at 2:30 p.m. with a reception at the Glenella hall at 3:30 p.m.

Donations in Walter’s name can be made to the St. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Sunville Church at Box 393 McCreary MB, R0J 1BO, in lieu of flowers, please hug a farmer.

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March 23, 2013 Faren Christopher Unger Keysers March 23, 2013 Four Margaret years have passed It is with great sadness that One year has passed since you left, since you left, but not a single but not a single moment has gone the family of Faren Unger moment has gone by that you're by that you're not in our thoughts, announces his passing on not in our thoughts, prayers prayers and hearts. Your strength, Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at and courage, hearts. Your strength, determination and love the age of 62 years. courage, determination and of your family, friends, home and Faren was born on January love community of your family, wasfriends, so inspirational.

28, 1955 in Ste. Rose, homeWe and miss community was so your phone calls, your Manitoba to parents Edwin inspirational. We miss your phone calls, your enthusiasm enthusiasm for life, your sense of & Christine (Flemming) Unger. for life, your sense of humour, youryour jokes,sparkling your hugs,eyes, your your laughter humour, your jokes, your hugs, He grew up on his family farm by sparkling your smile. laughterYou andwere your an amazing smile.wife, mother, and youreyes, amazing incredible Glenella, Manitoba and attended the Glenella school. grandmother, great grandmother friend. Wegreat are all so blessed You were an incredible wife, mother,and grandmother, to have had you in our lives. we can't hear or holdWhen you, he was 16, he met the love of his life, Debbie grandmother and friend.

We areAlthough all so blessed to have we always by our miss and cherish Short. They started dating and were married on May 3, hadknow you inyou ourare lives.

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1973 in Neepawa, Manitoba. In the summer of 1976, they we know you are always by our side. We will love, miss welcomed their first son, Jason Eric. Two years later, in and cherish your memory forever.

Your loving husband John and family. the spring of 1978, they welcomed a baby girl, Leana Lovingly remembered by her entire family Christine. Their family was completed in the winter of 1985 with second son, Gerald Christopher.

As young newlyweds, Faren and Debbie spent a short time in Calgary, where Faren worked at a steel factory. In 1974, they moved back to Manitoba, where Faren would Margaret Ellen McGorman begin his farming career.

April 8, 1919 – March 3, 2017 The first farm the family began was in Tenby, Manitoba.

With heavy hearts we The family lived here until a fire in 1989, at which time announce the passing they moved to the family farm, where they would remain. of Margaret McGorman.

To subsidize the farm, Faren worked various jobs over She was the younger of the years, including CN railroad, mail run, Dwayne two daughters of John Unger’s garage, and MTS. Once he was financially and Margaret Millar, of the stable, he began full time farming.

Salisbury District. She went Faren worked hard to support his small family. He was to the Salisbury and Neepawa a very loving and patient man who always had time Schools until she was 17. Her for his family and friends. Farm and family were his mother died in 1936 and she looked after the household greatest treasures. In 2005, he became a Grandpa. He and learned to cook and can from there on. She married welcomed 5 grandchildren; Shelby, Riess, Taylor, Jaren Gordon McGorman in 1941. Three sons were born, the and Ava. Nothing made him happier than to be able to first son, born in 1942, died shortly after birth, Ron in teach and pass on his love of farming to his children and 1943 and Brian 1950. grandchildren, whom he was very proud of.

Margaret was president of Salisbury Social Club for Faren spent his life surrounded by family and friends and many years; a get together once a month for ladies who doing what he loved. He was an amazing son, brother, wanted to join. There had been as many as 18 members, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, neighbour and they raised money for charities and Neepawa Hospital. friend. He was loved by everyone who had the pleasure She was a member of the United Church until it closed, of meeting him. she had played the organ for many years. She belonged to the UCW and helped with many fall suppers. She was Faren lived his life in a way that was to be proud of. His a member of the Neepawa Agricultural Society for many remaining days were spent on the farm, working side years, she baked and took many prizes at the Kelwood by side with his son Gerald, and daughter Leana, doing and Neepawa Fairs. At home, everyone who visited was what he loves. invited for coffee and a tray of dainties. In summer, she Faren is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Debbie; loved gardening and her flowers “glades”. son Jason (Mary) with children Shelby, Taylor and Jaren; She lived in the same home for 95 years, 1919 to 2015, daughter Leana (Kurtis) with children Riess and Ava; son proud of the fact that part of the home section was a Gerald; sister Terry (Marty) with children Derek (Holly), century farm, from 1877, so the farm is now 140 years.

Christa (Jayce) and Jessica (Mike); sister Judy (Joe) with children Jewel (Matty), Lexie (Colin) and Joey; Margaret was predeceased by her parents John and sister in law Debbi; nephew Darren and niece Tanya. He Margaret Millar; husband Gordon McGorman in 1976, was predeceased by his infant brother Morris; mother sister Ruth Francis in 1995 and Rose Francis, Sanford Christine; brother Dwayne and father Edwin. and Sadie Millar, Bernice and Harold Irwin, William Millar, Sarah Miller, Gertie and Lloyd Francis, Earl and Minnie Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 McGorman, Evelyn McGorman, Clair McGorman, Melvin at 4:00 pm at the Glenella Community Hall. and Pearl McGorman, Ross and Ernie Bremner and In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & nephew Clarence Bremner.

Stroke Foundation or charity of one’s choice.

She is survived by sons Ron and Brian and many nieces Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone~MacGregor and nephews. www.clarkesfuneralhome.com Thank you to Country Meadows and nursing staff of F-Wing. In lieu of flowers, friends may donate to a charity of their choice. The funeral will be held at a later date.

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Pioneer families left a rich legacy to the province Continued from page 8 A roundhouse crew came up to the station to service the passenger locomotive which always provided interest as the crew “oiled” round the locomotive, cleaned the boiler ash pan and crawled over the locomotive, tinkering with various bits. The tender was filled with water and, if the train was headed west, a laborer shoveled coal forward in the tender so the fireman had coal close to hand for the run to Elkhorn, where there were coaling towers right on the main line. Lots of activity in the few minutes the passenger train was stopped at the station!

They could also do the same with the CNR, but somehow that lacked the same drama as the CNR passenger trains had to back down the spur off the main line into the station behind the Prince Edward hotel. The CNR seemed more leisurely as a result. But then they could look through the lobby of the “Eddie”, Brandon’s leading hotel at the time, to see who was there that they knew.

Perhaps even tell the younger members of the group of how the Eddie’s original order of furniture went to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean with the Titanic and so a

second order was necessary.

But wherever they were headed, the photo tells a story of a late summer afternoon in 1920. The week’s work is all done with some of the family taking a rare opportunity to just do nothing for a few minutes except visit. A time before radio,TV, even hydro, a time where most work was manual, a time where there were few conveniences, a time where pleasures were few and simple, a time where frugality was practiced out of necessity, a time where a few minutes spent visiting was a luxury to be savored.

The Black Family no longer farm in the Brandon area and for the people in this photo their work week is long over as are their lives. Their descendants have moved on from farming to other occupations. New people came to these farms to work, struggle and make a life. But once the Black family were here. More than this, the Blacks and other families left the Province and Canada a legacy in the form of their hopes of a better future and what they built for this future, not only the farms but the infrastructure and institutions such as the Municipal

Feburary Heart and Stroke campaign raises over $4,000

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Museums like the Manitoba Agricultural Museum tell a story with photos like this and all the artifacts that they contain. This story is the story of the Province of Manitoba, the Canadian prairies and of Canada, how the pioneer era shaped the Prairies and Canada and how this influence still resonates to this day. So come on out to the Museum this year to help the Museum celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday. As part of this celebration, the Manitoba Agricultural Museum has identified the top 150 artifacts in the collection. You can find this list in the Museum website, visit the Museum to examine these artifacts and others in the collection and then give us your opinion as the top 150 artifacts! The staff and volunteers would love to see you in 2017!

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

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The February Heart and Stroke Campaign has come and gone and I'd like to take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt appreciation to everyone who donated to this year’s campaign and to all the wonderful people who came forward to give of their time to sit at the Neepawa Gladstone Co-op, Harris Pharmacy, Kinsmen Kourts and Yellowhead Manor to gather donations. We were also blessed to have three sets of couples, husband and wife teams, who helped us out this year. That was so great. Thank you to the Neepawa Gladstone Co-op

and Harris Pharmacy for providing a table for us to be able to do this and Michelle and staff at the Co-op for looking after the cash box at days end, until our next day of campaigning.

Hats off to Elks Manor for allowing me to have a table there to greet the residents and receive their generous donations. Your generous support this year was overwhelming.

Because of each and everyone of your efforts, we were able to report to the Heart & Stroke Foundation that Neepawa and surrounding area raised a total of $4,250.45. Thank you.

House passes motion in support of 4H

By Ross Romaniuk Manitoba Progressive Conservative Caucus Brad Michaleski, MLA for Dauphin, is pleased that his private member’s resolution, which urges the provincial government to continue to recognize the value of 4-H programs in Manitoba, was passed unanimously today in the legislature.

“4-H programs are an integral part of the fabric of our province,” said Michaleski. “This is largely an agriculturebased organization that builds youth responsibility, life skills, leadership and citizenship through learning and positive development.”

The resolution calls upon the Legislative Assembly to urge the provincial government to continue to recognize the value of 4-H programs in Manitoba by encouraging schools to establish guidelines and standards that would

enable educational accreditation of 4-H agricultural programs.

4-H, which stands for “head, heart, hands and health,” is an international youth and volunteer organization. Its Canadian movement started in Roland, Manitoba in 1913.

The organization’s clubs remain strong in this province, driven by thousands of members and volunteers and a strong partnership with Manitoba Agriculture.

“Agriculture is the foundation of the Manitoba economy and is vital to all Manitobans. The next generation of farmers and leaders in the agriculture industry should be trained and educated here in Manitoba,” added Michaleski. “Agriculture represents the greatest and broadest opportunity to grow our province with potentially the largest positive social impact we can provide to Manitobans.”

Province extends deadline for climate and green plan survey to end of month Submitted Province of Manitoba After initially launching on March 3, the Manitoba government is extending an online survey on the Manitoba Climate and Green Plan until the end of the month, Sustainable Development Minister Cathy Cox said Mar. 17.

“In this short period of time, we’ve received overwhelming interest with nearly 5,000 responses to

date,” said Cox. “We are pleased the survey has attracted so much attention and therefore want to give Manitobans more time to provide input. We look forward to sharing the framework of our plan soon, guided at every step by the input of Manitobans.”

The survey was initially launched on March 3 and was due to end Sunday, March 19. Submissions will now be accepted until Friday, March 31.

Manitoba’s plan will include measures to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and adopt energy-saving technologies, and Manitobans will be able to offer their suggestions of what initiatives potential carbon pricing revenue could be directed toward.

The Manitoba Climate and Green Plan is being developed to: • reduce carbon emissions causing climate change, • adapt to climate change

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GMC Canyon diesel: Canada’s most fuel efficient pickup truck?

Ben Castle Submitted 369 pound feet of torque, 7,700 pounds maximum towing, 7.9 litres per 100 kilometres highway - those are the headline figures for GM’s new GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado diesel mid-size pickup trucks. In other markets, Ford, Nissan, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Volkswagen and Isuzu will all sell you a mid-size diesel truck that will tow up to 3.5 tonnes but for now, here in Canada, GM are offering something rather unique in the marketplace, with the only comparable vehicle being the larger and more expensive fullsize Ram 1500 Ecodiesel.

This strategy appears to be meeting with some success, with Canyon/Colorado sales up 30% last year, since the introduction of the diesel option and with combined sales of 12,562 units in 2016, it narrowly outstripped the mid-size favourite, Toyota Tacoma.

So does the new Canyon/ Colorado diesel genuinely offer the holy grail of compact car fuel economy and full-size truck capability, all in a less expensive, more manoeuvrable package?

GMC Canyon/Chevrolet Colorado is available in 2WD or 4WD, Extended or Crew cab bodystyles with either a short or long box and choice of 4 cylinder, V6 or diesel power. New for 2017 is a standard eightspeed (up from six-speed) automatic transmission on V6 models and the range starts from as little as $21,805 for a 4 cylinder Colorado 2WD Extended cab, but I tested the V6 Canyon in 2016, so the focus of this review is on the diesel models.

The new diesel engine is a 4 cylinder, 2.8 litre Duramax unit, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. On paper, with only 181 horsepower, the power output seems a little unimpressive compared to the V6 (305 horsepower). However, this figure doesn’t tell the whole story. Maximum power is served up at only 3,400rpm compared to 6,800rpm for the V6 and offers an impressive 369 pound feet of torque at only 2,000rpm (37 per cent more than the V6 offers at 4000rpm). This stronger low-end power delivery

PHOTO BY BEN CASTLE

The test model was the higher spec GMC Canyon SLT Crew Cab long box 4WD diesel. This one retailed at $46,905 and also featured the driver alert package, special bronze paint and block heater. allows Canyon/Colorado diesel to offer that classleading towing capacity of up to 7,700 pounds (10 per cent higher than the V6).

The diesel engine option will cost you an upgrade price of between $4,500 and $6,500, depending on spec, and is only available on Crew cab models in SLE, All Terrain, SLT and Denali spec on Canyon and LT, Z71 and ZR2 spec on Colorado. However, you can still choose from 2WD or 4WD and short (5 foot 2 inch) or long (6 foot 2 inch) boxes. Budget on $4,000 extra for 4WD and $350 extra for the longer box.

The diesel upgrade price may seem a little steep, but as part of that price, you also get the trailering package, an integrated brake controller, exhaust brake and automatic locking rear differential.

The test model supplied was the higher spec GMC Canyon SLT Crew Cab long

box 4WD diesel. This one retailed at $46,905 and also featured the driver alert package, special bronze paint and block heater.

These new GM mid-size trucks remain very stylish with their scaled-down full-size truck looks and are very comfortable, with good ergonomics and high quality materials used in the interior. There is a large centre console for storage, but the glovebox and door pockets are quite small for a vehicle of this size. I am however a little surprised that a heated steering wheel is not available on this trim level (you’ll need the Denali) and that proximity entry and keyless entry is not available at all on Canyon/ Colorado, when you get it as standard on a $25,000 Chevrolet Cruze! Rear legroom is class-leading and even better than you’ll find in a double cab full-size truck, but it is narrower, so

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if you’re trying to squeeze a third adult passenger between two child seats in the rear, it will be a tighter fit, but you can fold the rear seatbacks down if you want to store items in the rear cabin. The box has standard lighting, is a decent length and very accessible, due to a standard EZ lift, locking tailgate and corner steps integrated into the rear bumper, but it is slightly less than four feet wide between the wheelhousings, which may be an issue for some.

Out on the road, Canyon diesel retains the SUVlike nimble handling and refinement that really impressed me with the V6 model tested last year and although the ride is generally smooth, it can lose

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its composure a little on bigger bumps, but this is not atypical for an unladen truck. What you really want to know though is what the new diesel engine is like.

In one word, fantastic! It’s a little rumbly at tickover, but at highway speeds, extremely refined. The sixspeed transmission, which disappointed a little in the V6, is better suited to this lower revving engine and as a result, despite the power deficit, the diesel pulls very strongly from low revs and the wave of torque helps the diesel version feel more responsive than the V6 and makes for a more relaxing drive. Being the 4WD version, towing capacity is slightly reduced at 7,600 pounds, but this is still

best by far in its class and at least a match for all but the most powerful full-size pickup trucks, although note that due to a heavier motor, the maximum payload is marginally reduced to a still competitive 1,389 pounds compared to the V6 Canyon. If anything, the fuel economy on my mixed route exceeded my expectations. GM claims a combined figure of 10.4 litres per 100 kilometres and 8.4 litres highway for this particular truck. I averaged an impressive 9.6 litres per 100 kilometres for the whole test, with a best of 8.7 litres per 100 kilometres on a short stretch of highway.

Continued on page 23

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Continued from page 22 As per GM’s gasoline-powered trucks, warranty is 3 years/60,000 kilometres bumper-to-bumper and 5 years/160,000 kilometres powertrain. Servicing can be done via the oil life monitor if you’re doing big mileages, but GM recommends 8,000 kilometres, or 12 months, if you’re a low mileage user, owners currently still benefit from free oil changes for 2 years/48,000 kilometres on these vehicles. Due to higher temperatures and pressures in diesel engines, they produce more oxides of nitrogen, which are hazardous to health.

To combat this, GM use AdBlue, a urea-based diesel emissions fluid. This is added in the exhaust phase to reduce those oxides of nitrogen down to harmless gases. This can be topped up via a filler next to the fuel tank filler and the level checked via a monitor on the driver information centre. This should only really be required to be topped up at service time, but if the level does get too low, the truck will go into limp home mode, so it is important to monitor the level.

The fluid is fairly inexpensive, harmless to handle and readily available.

Canyon SLE short box 2WD diesel starts at $39,860 with key features including 17 inch aluminum wheels, single-zone automatic climate control, cruise, backup camera, leather-trimmed steering wheel with tilt/ telescope, XM radio, Onstar 4G with built-in Wi-Fi hotspot, 8 inch colour touchscreen, box lighting, EZ lift, locking tailgate, projector headlights and fog lamps, electric rear window defogger, rear sliding window, remote start, auto-dimming rearview mirror, the aforementioned driver alert package and automatic 4WD on 4WD models.

SLE All-Terrain is only available on 4WD models and for around $1,000 more, you gain a unique interior and wheels with all-terrain tires, body-colour bumpers, Z71 off-road suspension, transfer case shield, hill descent control, heated front seats and power front seats with power lumbar, although you do lose the

PHOTO BY BEN CASTLE

The interior of the 2017 GMC Canyon can also include the option of heated front seats, a navigation screen and Bose premium audio system. driver alert package. For around $2,000 over SLE, SLT adds 18 inch polished aluminum wheels, leather, heated seats, chrome door handles and mirror caps and heated mirrors. Finally, top spec Denali trim (only available with 4WD) adds 20 inch machined aluminum wheels, perforated leather seats that are both heated

and ventilated, heated steering wheel, wireless phone charging, navigation, Bose premium audio with 7 speakers, chrome assist steps, under-rail LED box lighting and spray-in bedliner, but you’ll pay around $7,000 over SLT for all of these features.

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The 2017 GMC Canyon is one of the most capable mid-size trucks on the market today.

Colorado LT and Z71 mirror Canyon SLE and SLE All-Terrain specs quite closely and spec-for-spec, you’ll save around $1,400 but will lose a few of the premium features. Colorado ZR2 prices are yet to be announced, but it will be a very specialised offroad spec with no GMC equivalent.

Of the GMC models, I think that SLE All-Terrain 4WD long box or SLT offer the best value, depending on what your preference is regarding looks and leather or cloth seating.

However, for me, Colorado Z71 offers the best mix of features for a slightly lower price and personally, I also happen to prefer the styling of the Chevrolet.

So the GMC Canyon/

Chevrolet Colorado diesel gets a big thumbs up from me. It’s the most capable mid-size truck out there right now, by some margin and the most fuel-efficient truck that you can currently buy in Canada. With its 7,700 pound towing capacity and fully-boxed frame, it is also more than a match for all but the most powerful full-size trucks. Although the diesel upgrade price may appear to be quite high, you do get a lot of extra kit for your money and if you take this into account, Canyon/ Colorado diesel actually offers pretty good value and turns it from a good truck into a great one. Yes, its closest rival, the larger Ram 1500 Ecodiesel does offer more power and capabil-

ity, but spec-for-spec, you will pay on average $9,000 more, even after discounts for the Ecodiesel, and on average $5,000 more for a similarly-specced fullsized truck without a diesel engine. Is the diesel engine worth the price premium?

If you’re not doing high mileage, then perhaps not, after all $5,000 buys you a lot of gas, but if you’re piling commuter miles on a vehicle and you’re needing to tow fairly regularly, then this one vehicle fulfils the roles of both full-size truck capability and compact car low running costs and in my opinion, offers a more relaxing driving experience than the V6 in a very stylish, comfortable and manoeuvrable package.

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