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Gladstone worried about health care future

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Just over 100 Gladstone residents gathered at the Drop-in Centre on Monday, Mar. 29 to discuss the health care situation with representatives of Southern HealthSanté Sud. Southern Health CEO Kathy McPhail (standing with microphone) takes questions from the crowd on a variety of topics, including the search for a new physican and nurse practitioners for the community.

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner Gladstone residents are concerned about the state of healthcare in their community and recently voiced those concerns to representatives of Southern Health-Santé Sud. Over 100 people packed the Senior’s Drop-In Centre on Monday, Mar. 27 to hear a presentation from Regional Health Authority CEO Kathy McPhail regarding the future of services in Gladstone. Other RHA reps in attendance included vice president of Medical Denis Fortier, executive director Marian Woods and the director of Health Services for Gladstone and MacGregor, Shirley Guenther.

The evening’s discussions were primarily focused on the staffing situation for doctors and nurse practitioners (NPs). The community is currently alloted two physicians and two

NPs, who are registered nurses with advanced training in diagnosing and treating illness. One of the doctors is retiring at the end of March, while both NP positions will soon be vacant (one is already open, while the other will be vacated in mid-April). Questions from the crowd focused on what the Regional Health Authority is doing to entice practitioners to work in Gladstone and more importantly, keep them within the community. McPhail informed the group that job notifications have been published to fill the NPs vacancies, while an international physician is being prepped to take over the unfilled doctor’s position before the fall.

“The plan is for an international medical graduate to be in place for August, with a supervising doctor from Portage la Prairie to oversee the transition. That is a requirement for this program.

We have those doctors training right now and will allocate to the communities of the greatest need.

As for nurse practitioners, we have released the job listing and are hopeful that the position will be filled soon,” noted McPhail.

She added that the concerns that were voiced are similar to those of several other communities across the region and are something the RHA is trying to address.

Another issue discussed was a program in which nurse practitioners did on-call work, which means if patients needed to speak with a medical professional after hours, they could phone them. While this model was well received within the region, the RHA found the model too be unsustainable in the long term. The reasoning was the amount of time off that would be accumulated by the NPs in lieu. The situation ended up impacting the number of hours they could work at the Health Centre clinic.

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Casting a shadow Kaleidoscope Concert delights

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Jessica Hares-Lawless (left) and Agi Nagy (right) spent this week job shadowing at the Neepawa Banner.

This week, two NACI students spent three days job shadowing at the Neepawa Banner .

Agi Nagy is from a small Hungarian town in Slovakia. Aside from her regular hobbies of annoying her best friends, she loves exploring new places and traveling. Last summer she embarked on the journey of her life to a place far away from home, Neepawa, Manitoba. Agi came to Neepawa as apart of the Rotary Exchange Program, and is staying with a host family for the year.

On this journey, she realized she has a deep love of Netflix and peanut butter. The downside of course in traveling to Canada is having to endure the freezing temperatures. When asked if she could be any cartoon, she replied with Garfield, for her deep love of cats, and her inability to do anything famously productive, and because she has a profound ability to make people laugh from her incredible sarcasm.

Agi came to The Neepawa Banner because she likes to try new things, and wanted to see the processes that go behind creating a newspaper.

Jessica Hares-Lawless has lived all around Manitoba, but her heart always brought her back home to Neepawa. She has always had a passion for creative writing and wants to be a journalist when she is older; this love brought her to the Neepawa Banner, to gain some experience of her dream job.

As a child, she lived in Winnipeg and since then she’s moved to Gladstone, Deloraine and Arden. Her hobbies include taking pictures of her friends, if they let her, and nature. Unlike many Canadians, she prefers jam over peanut butter. She likes to think that she’s good at baking, but her friends disagree. When asked which Disney princess she’d be, her answer was Megara, from Hercules.

Above: Pictured at the Roxy during Kaleidoscope’s March 25 concert in Neepawa.

The Patsy Cline Project, Performing “Tennessee Waltz" at Saturday’s Kaleidoscope concert are left : Darren Savard, Amber Baur, Lisa Brokop and Darcy Johnston.

Right: After the concert Lisa Brokop signed autographs on March 25.

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Helen Drysdale OUT OF HELEN’S KITCHEN

French: tourtière and maple 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.

The first French colony in the “New World” was established in 1603 at the Bay of Fundy. In 1608 Samuel de Champlain set a colony in what we now know as Quebec. They recognized the importance of women in the new world and the king gave a dowry to all “filles du Roi” (daughters of the king) that came to the new colony. They worked hard alongside their husbands and the colony prospered.

My French paternal ancestors came to Canada in 1634. The new settlers lived as a distinct cultural community where parish and family were the basic social foundations. Their first cookbook came from France in 1825 and was called La Cuisiniére, however it was used mainly by the middle and upper class house wives, as the “habitants” could not read. Later, in their journey many pioneered the west.

In Manitoba they founded the towns of Saint Boniface, Saint Rose, Saint Agathe, Lac du Bonnet, Laurier and Notre Dame de Lourdes to name a few. The most important religious holidays for French Canadians are Christmas and Easter. I remember the Christmases of my youth. Young and old went to midnight Mass and when we got home we ate tourtière and sweets and opened our gifts. We loved to gather with extended families playing Barouche (card game), eating, music and singing and so much laughter. The joie de vivre was contagious. Should you ever have the chance, attend the prairies’ largest winter festival, Festival du Voyageur or “The World’s Largest Kitchen Party”! French Canadian cooking had its roots in their mother country, seasoned with the ingredients Canada had to offer. Welcome to “la bonne table” and some “joie de vivre”.

Tourtiére water 1 cup finely chopped celery 1 tsp. cloves 2 pie shells and tops 2 cups mashed potatoes 1 tsp. allspice 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 lbs. ground pork 1 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 lb. ground beef 2 Tbsp. dried parsley 3/4 cup finely chopped 1 1/2 tsp. ground thyme 2 cups chicken broth or 1 tsp. pepper onion In a large skillet, cook beef, pork, onion, celery and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; remove from heat and drain. Stir in broth and seasonings until well blended; stir in potatoes.

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Grande-Peres Canadiens (Maple dumplings) 2 cups flour 4 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 3 Tbsp. butter

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson The Neepawa Banner As performers are putting the final polish on their performances, the organizers of the 51st annual Neepawa and District Fine Arts Festival are setting the stage. Taking place April 6-8 at Knox Presbyterian Church, in Neepawa, the event offers singers and pianists a chance to hone their skills, have some fun and possibly win some scholarships.

Cheryl Beaumont, a member of the festival’s executive, says that this year’s festival has 146 entries. This number is down from last year, but she explains that last year’s festival had 22 graduating students who didn’t return this year.

The festival offers a lot of benefits to the participants. Beaumont explains that they get the opportunity to perform in front of an audience of friends

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by Chad Carpenter

Reality and consequences I hope the mainstream media and the academics will help us count the costs of this and all their other favoured initiatives

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here is a growing divide between reality and what people want to believe.

What people want to believe and what people wish were true is one thing. Reality may be quite another thing. The mainstream media and many people in the academic world seem to have a very open view to what they perceive to be reality. Here are three widely unrelated examples The move to legalize marijuana is being touted as great progress. It may be, marijuana may have some medical benefits, it probably does. But the downside may also be pretty extreme.

An MPI survey suggests that one in 10 drivers were under some drug influence. If that is an actual reality, are we to assume that more or less people will be driving cars while under the influence after marijuana is legalized.

Another reality, a much less recognized one, is coming out in the sporting world. Seems that transgender females are entering women’s sporting events and surprise, surprise, they are winning. Regardless of a person’s views on transgender issues, what kind of insanity would allow or encourage such a move. Continued to its logical extension, strength based women’s sports could be basically eliminated.

One very cynical internet commentator said maybe that’s what some folks were aiming for.

Recently, Winnipeg Free columnist Dan Lett suggested that provincial civil servants were being victimized by proposed wage freezes. The Manitoba PC government is working to implement a two year wage freeze after whatever current wage agreements lapse. If it were not within

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Ken Waddell the context of Manitoba running a billion dollar deficit and considering that a large majority of the province’s budget is wages, a case could be made that civil servants were being mistreated.

However the reality is that the province either increases taxes, hopes the economy grows faster so more tax revenue comes in, or they cut expenses. They can cut expenses by slowing the wage increases or they can let people go. Most people would opt to keep their job at current rates rather than have their job cut.

These are but three examples of perception versus reality.

Mainstream media and academics, for the most part, would have us believe a certain narrative about these three examples. Generally speaking, we are asked or demanded that we must believe that legalization of marijuana is all good, that transgender females belong in women’s sports and that a wage freeze or a slow down in increases is a bad thing.

The irony of all this is that the same people who would espouse those views will likely be upset with the logical possible outcomes. Legalization of marijuana may cause more traffic accidents, injuries or deaths. The expansion of transgender females into

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And unfettered wage increases and spending will increase our tax load. The proponents of causes should be careful what their hearts bleed for. Or be careful what you wish for or what you pray for.

The underlying issue is always, and has always been, that because a person believes something, or because a person says something, doesn’t make it the truth. Every issue needs careful examination and consideration to determine if it in fact is the way to go.

As an aside, often we hear that something is good because it makes money. If profits were the only reason, then we should all be into illicit activities simply because they make money. On the issue of marijuana, it may actually make the province some money. Based on our population, compared to Colorado, where marijuana is legalized and taxed, we could see about $200 million in tax revenue. I am sure the province can use the money, but it won’t all be profit. I hope the mainstream media and the academics will help us count the costs of this and all their other favoured initiatives.

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Agriculture is extremely important to our region, but as many people know, the real money isn’t in primary production. In agriculture, changing a commodity into a more finished product adds greatly to its value.

There are many companies, including Neepawa-based Farmery Brewery who have taken this route. They not only make beer from their MY barley, they h a v e a l s o PERSPECTIVE started packaging it into products, such as cake ate mixes. ackman tkinson The problem is that going from farmer to middle man is an expensive step. For those looking to produce food products, it’s also one mired in regulations and red tape. In Manitoba, food produced for public consumption must be prepared in a certified and inspected commercial kitchen, which is an expensive undertaking for an individual entrepreneur armed only with an idea.

The province has made it slightly easier for people to dip a toe in the industry by establishing less stringent rules for vendors at farmers’ markets. There, vendors are allowed to sell products that haven’t been made in an approved kitchen, provided they don’t contain any potentially hazardous foods.

Manitoba Health inspectors consider hazardous foods to include meat or meat products, poultry or poultry products, milk or milk products or any food with these products as ingredients. This means that products such as homemade perogies, cabbage rolls, sandwiches and cream-filled pastries can only be sold if they’ve These types of been made, packaged and labelled by an approved mutually beneficial establishment. partnerships can Anyone wanting to sell in any other environment, create much including selling pastries needed revenue to the local tea house, must prepare their food streams for both in a kitchen that holds a individuals and Food Service Establishment permit issued by Manitoba groups.

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Located in halls and community centres, rural Manitoba towns are full of approved kitchens, but few have taken the step of advertising and making these spaces available for rent. Last week in Neepawa, Jayne Kjaldgaard, of Manitoba Agriculture’s Food and Agri-Processing branch, spoke to a group in Neepawa about this very issue. Kjaldgaard helps maintain the province’s list of community kitchens available for rent and can help connect kitchens with food entrepreneurs looking for kitchen space. There are currently 30 kitchens on the province’s list, but none in the Banner’s coverage area. The closest are in Dauphin (Parkland Crossing) and Brandon (Global Market Community Kitchen). There isn’t even one in Portage.

This idea is a win-win for both groups. It gives community facilities another revenue source using existing infrastructure. These facilities already rent out their kitchens when needed for hall rentals, but few offer rentals the other way around. For entrepreneurs, it gives them access to a place where they can legally prepare any food they wish to sell.

They only have to obtain a permit from the Health Inspector, which is free.

The viability of rural communities depends on the ingenuity of their residents and their ability to diversify. Making food products is a logical step in an area that produces an abundance of agricultural products— from grains, to fruits, to vegetables, to meats. These types of mutually beneficial partnerships can create much needed revenue streams for both individuals and groups.

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Let it go and move on

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ne of the best pieces of advice I ever received came at one of the most turbulent times in my life. A trusted friend said something like this: “Neil, don’t let your past keep you in bondage. Let it go and move on.” That turned out to be far easier for my friend to say than it was for me to do.

So after finishing last week’s column, I spent some more time looking at the life of King David. I was specifically interested in learning how he was able to get out from under the cloud of guilt that had hung over him, rebuild his reputation and regain the trust of his people.

As I noted in last week’s column, the people of ancient Israel were in no hurry to reinstate David after his exile. Eventually they did; but even as they did, they were asking each other: “What will the king do the next time we have to go to war?” That question exposed the real issue in David’s life. He had grown complacent;

FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein and his complacency led to his downfall.

The historian of the day put it in terms everyone can understand. “In the spring of the year, the time when kings go out to battle, David sent Joab with his officers and all Israel with him…but David remained at Jerusalem.” (2 Samuel 11:1) Had David been where he was supposed to be, doing what he was supposed to do, the sins that nearly destroyed his kingdom might never have happened. David’s complacency led to dereliction of duty and the rest, as they say, is history.

So what happened after David was reinstated as king? The historian tells us: “The Philistines went to war again with Israel, and David went down together with his servants.” (2 Sam-

uel 21:15) No dereliction of duty here. He was where he was supposed to be; doing what he was supposed to do; and God rewarded his efforts by giving his people victory in battle.

This would be the last time David got actively involved in a battle. By now, he was getting old and his people decided that he was more of a hindrance than a help on the battle field. So the next time they went to war, David stayed home— but this time, he did so with God’s permission and his people’s blessing. No complacency. No dereliction of duty. No repetition of past sins.

David’s example is one we all should follow. He refused to be defined by his past. He refused to allow past failures to keep

him in bondage. Instead, he embraced his past, acknowledged his sins, accepted the consequences and learned from his mistakes. Then, when faced with a situation that was similar to the one he had mishandled, he knew what to do and he handled it correctly.

Today, whenever we speak about David, we speak about the person he was at the end of his life; the one the Biblical writers call “the man after God’s own heart.” We talk about a man who made colossal mistakes, but who learned from them and became a better man as a result. We remember the man who died with dignity and with his integrity fully restored.

His story continues to inspire and encourage people from all walks of life. If he can fail miserably, so can we. If he can find forgiveness, recover and rebuild his life, so can we.

If God could make it happen for David, God can do the same for us.

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ears ago I was assigned a book written by Ralph Milton, ‘This United Church of Ours’. The author relayed the formation of the United churches and a history of the process. He then underscored how the church is unique and a work in progress. I liked his writing style. This week, I picked up another of his books, a collection of musings, personal and from observing this world of ours. I still like his writing style.

It came as a bit of a surprise that Ralph Milton was born ‘Friesen’ and spent his early years in Horndean.

When he had opportunity to get into broadcasting, the station required him not to use a Mennonite name. Despite his mother’s plea to not change his name, he did. His writing carries a respect for his heritage and culture.

One musing reflected on the meaning of the word

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen ‘nobren’, to neighbour, or speak to a neighbour. I had almost forgotten the word. It is much deeper than gossip or idle conversation, but not as deep as theological dissertation! It is a catching up conversation – how the crop is doing, how Billy is doing in school, weather patterns, who needs help with what this week. Gossip is more like chatter, suppositions and speculations! And idle conversation is chewing on a subject and not doing anything about it. Just my view, but I enjoy a good nobren.

•So thankful for the warmer weather. Dog walking can be spontaneous.

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he streets are drying up and the snow piles are slowly melting. There is some fear of flooding this year and many people are watching the rivers and streams closely. Some of my children in B.C. encounter flooded basements and someone told me that the winter in B.C. has not been this bad in 90 years. It

Forget the wind pants, the touque, the mitts, the parka and the heavy boots.

Grab a light jacket and a little blue bag and head out.

Down side is the wet. Good thing the dogs can learn new schedules. Right after a long walk, they wait in the garage while I adjust the shower temperature and then, one at a time, they are allowed in for a warm shower. They submit to the towel dry but can’t wait to finish up by rubbing their damp body’s along the hall wall. We adapt.

• I’m not the only one itching to get at yard work.

Well, itching to get outside and do something. I removed the string of holiday

lights from the hedge row.

Chipped at ice at the north door and am eager to get at bigger projects. I want/ need an outdoor wash line and I think I can do it myself. The corners of the raised garden bed need reinforcing, but I don’t want to stand in puddles when operating electrical tools.

So I’ll wait.

• Once again, I am thankful for family and friends.

I have the time to sit and nobren when the kids call. Pictures of the greatgrands fill me with delight, sharing my family’s faith journey is delightful. There are times when I secretly smile at how wise and mature my children are – and then I remember they are middle aged. How did that happen?

Spring has sprung and all is well in my world.

is a recurring conversation and each spring we watch and wait to see what happens.

However, we are comforted by the thought and assured that God is still on the throne and is in control no matter what happens.

Today, I was reading in Isaiah 43 how God will look after Israel. They do not have to be afraid, for God is with them. When we let Jesus have His way in our life, we know that we do not have to be afraid, because He is with us at all times.

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Letters Costs not that onerous Mr. Robert Sopuck, MP for Dauphin, Swan River, Neepawa, has made a number of comments in local media lately over his concern with the proposed Carbon Tax for Manitobans. His concerns appear to be with the potential costs to individuals.

The Conservative Government of Manitoba is requesting input to their carbon pricing plan by way of an online survey which can be found on the Government of Manitoba’s home website. The survey provides some information on carbon pricing including estimated cost to the average household.

Apparently the average cost to households like mine will be 26 cents per day, beginning in 2018 and will rise to $1.30 per day in 2022. It will also raise up to $100 million a year in revenue for our province. With respect to our agricultural industry, it should be noted farm fuels are exempt from the carbon tax programs currently being enforced in B.C and Alberta .

No one like new taxes but let’s wait for the final estimates because as of now, I’m not the least concerned over $1.30 per day.

Crawford Halliday Dauphin, Mb.

A good news story There are some organizations that don’t like modern agriculture. I really don’t understand why.

My personal hero is Dr. Norman Borlaug who led the green revolution, which lifted millions of people out of poverty and provided food for millions of more who would have otherwise starved.

The green revolution and the many innovations that have followed are the product of science.

Because of this, most of us involved in agriculture tend to rely on scientific arguments to counter those who want to shut down modern practices and tools. However, the language of science does not lend itself to telling our story and agriculture has a fantastic story to tell. We need to adjust our approach.

We can’t dismiss those who want to turn back the clock just because we might not understand them.

Campaigns aimed at eliminating crop protection products like glyphosate, or inputs like fertilizer, are tapping into an emotional appeal that is real and is driving consumers.

Pulling out science to say “you’re wrong” does give some personal satisfaction. However, the approach does little to counter the activists. Instead we too need to reach beyond just science and talk to consumers in their day-to-day life. To do this we need to stand up and talk about what agriculture has delivered.

A Monty Python bit asked “what have the Romans ever done for us?” To paraphrase, what has modern farming done for us? Well there is all this food of course. The developed world spends less time and energy putting food on the table than any other group of people in the history of the planet. Food has never been safer or cheaper.

Activists say we could feed the world without modern agricultural practices. But reverting to the time before Dr. Borlaug would mean less, but more expensive, food and greater hunger for many that have abundance today. Agriculture should stand up and be proud of the food we deliver.

But what about the environment? Isn’t all this food coming at an environmental price that future generations will have to pay? Well no, actually. Here too agriculture needs to stand up and be proud of our sustainability record.

What does sustainability mean to you? To me, it means growing food in a way that gives a good living to farmers and leaves the land and water in better shape for those who will be farming after us. Canadian farmers are doing just that.

Cam Dahl President of Cereals Canada

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‘I have faith that the RHA is continuing to do what it can for Gladstone’ Continued from page one Because of that, the RHA decided it would no longer get the nurse practitioners to do the on-call and it would go straight through the doctors, either locally or through Portage la Prairie. According to some residents at the meeting, that change was a part of reason why the nurse practitioners decided to work somewhere else. The RHA is not permitted to discuss employee files to that degree and couldn’t confirm any of those details.

The topic of aging equipment at the Gladstone Health Centre was brought up, with the x-ray machine being the focus point of concerns.

Municipality of Westlake-Gladstone Mayor David Single has attended several RHA meetings as a stakeholder. Single said that while he understands the feeling of frustration around the situation, he knows the RHA is working to ensure Gladstone is once again fully staffed as quickly as possible.

“What I’m hearing [from the RHA] is that Gladstone is part of their future and that the hospital is going to be here for a long time.

They’re continuing to work hard on recruitment. All these stakeholders meetings I’ve been to make me understand how hard it is to recruit and maintain doctors for rural Manitoba.

[The doctors] have all kinds of reasons for not wanting to stay in rural areas. One of the most prevalent appears to be a lack of case diversity. Over time, they lose some of their skills simply due to lack of use,” noted Single. “I know people are frustrated with

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MARCH 31, 2017

Ag Expo to showcase industry

By Ken Waddell The Neepawa Banner

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Municipality of Westlake-Gladstone Mayor David Single. losing doctors and NPs. You can’t blame them because they thought we had a good thing going here and all of a sudden they’re gone. I have faith that the RHA is continuing to do what it can for Gladstone, and when I say Gladstone, I don’t just

mean the town. I mean the whole municipality.”

Single added that the strong attendance at the meeting is a good thing because it shows the RHA that the future of local medicine is a big issue for the public.

A couple of months ago, Cam Tibbett, who manages Munro Farm Supplies in Neepawa and serves as VP of the Neepawa Natives Hockey Club, started pondering about the team, the Ag industry and the impact both have on the area. Tibbett wanted to re-capture some of the excitement that buzzed around the former Neepex Trade Show from a few years back and set up an event that would showcase the Ag industry. Tibbett teamed up with Matt Lowry, Scott Newton and others to approach the Ag industry people about the concept.

From those seeds, a major event has sprouted. The first annual Neepawa Ag Expo is slated for the Yellowhead Centre Hall on Thursday April 6 at 1 p.m.

There are 40 Ag in-

dustry partners participating, with displays of goods, equipment and services. There will be three guest speakers who start their presentations at 2:30 p.m.

Speakers include: John Heard, P.Ag. CCA Certified whose topic will be Spring fertilizer options for N and P. Jacqueline Gerrard, P.Ag. of Backswath Management Inc. will be speaking on Benchmarking Farm Profits and Justine Cornelsen (Canola Council) will present “Canola 101”.

A beef/pork on a bun supper is planned for 6 p.m. There will be a cash bar and around 7 p.m., over 40 major items will be auctioned off (see ad elsewhere in this issue). Each participant is bringing a major auction item, so it is a great opportunity for farmers to buy seed,

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All the net proceeds will go to the Neepawa Natives hockey team to help with annual operating expenses.

The Natives Hockey team have just completed a successful season, having gone to the playoffs, where they took on the first place Steinbach Pistons. On the heels of the play-offs, the team hosted a very successful Spring Camp, with nearly 100 participants. The team also started their weekly Chase-the-Ace event last Friday and it will be held every Friday at 6 p.m. (except Good Friday) at the Yellowhead Centre arena.

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Lamb Shoulder Chops ................ $6.79 lb.

Roasting Chickens ..................... $2.75 lb.

Chicken Legs (5lb box) ................ $10.50 ea.

Chicken Wings (5lb box) .............. $23.50 ea.

Pork Butt Steak or Roast .............. $2.75 lb.

Pork Back Ribs or Pork Tenderloin .. $4.49 lb.

Pork & Beef Breakfast Sausage ..... $3.59 lb.

5lb box ......................... $17.45 ea.

Old Fashion Ham (whole or half) ........ $3.69 lb.

Leg Ham (whole part skinned hock removed) .. $2.59 lb.

Leg Ham (shank or butt portion) ........... $2.79 lb.

Smoked Picnic Shoulders (boneless).. $2.49 lb.

Sliced Side Bacon (cov pkg) ............ $6.99 lb.

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First Annual Neepawa Ag Expo Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 1:00 pm Yellowhead Centre Hall

t Guest Speakers 2:30 p.m.

John Heard , P.Ag. CCA Certified - Spring fertilzer options for N and P Jacqueline Gerrard , P.Ag. (Backswath Management Inc.) - “Benchmarking Farm Profits” Justine Cornelsen (Canola Council) - “Canola 101”

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t Ag Displays t Pork on a bun/beef on a bun supper & cash bar at 6:00 p.m. t Large Ag Supplies & Services Auction at 7:00 p.m.

12" Auger Water Pump rental for 2 days

Bayer

1 bag of L233P Invigor canola seed

Corner Equipment

160 ac rental of Gates 48 ft Culti harrow or 40 ft Gates Disc

Taurus Ag

80 acres of Active Flower

Mazergroup

10 Hours on a chore tractor and baler

Tonn Seeds

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TBA

1 bag of Brett Young 4440 Alfalfa seed, 1 bag of Pickseed 2320 RR corn seed

Enns Brothers

5 hrs custom combining with Class 7 or higher combine, operator and straight cut or flex header if needed.

Syngenta

1 jug of Axial Xtreme

NuFarm

Conquer pre-seed burndown herbicide

CIBC

Supplies and golf bag

Court Seeds

$500 towards purchase of certified seed

MASC

$450 cash donation plus supplies

KK Penner

$ 500 gift certificate

Northstar Seeds

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TIC Parts & Service

(1) Kane Veternary Products + 7 days rental of S-Lite Outback GPS $500.

(2) 24 hr Ag-Shield land roller rental

Legend Seeds Canada

5 bags of 9579RR silage corn seed

Backswath Management Inc

$750 of consulting services

Munro Farm Supplies

100 ac of custom applied dry floater

Viterra

2 VIP passes to Viterra Curling Championship plus hotel for the weekend of the finals. 4 tickets to Neepawa Natives game.

4 tickets to reg season Brandon Wheat Kings game

Neepawa Tire

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Redfern Farm Supplies

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20 hours Case IH Quadtrac tractor rental

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12 month subscription to grain marketing newsletter powered by Farmlink

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Mardee Enterprises

205 L drum of Duron 15W-40 engine oil

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Richardson Pioneer

100 ac of custom applied (dry floater)

Kulbacki Seeds

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R & S Farms Custom Services 80 acres of custom spraying or dry floating

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op

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Major Corporate Sponsor: Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op

Event Sponsors: Hylife Foods • Print Sponsor: Neepawa Banner Brought to you by the Neepawa Natives Junior A Hockey Club, the Yellowhead Centre and our area ag industry leaders and suppliers For More information, please contact: Cam Tibbett 204-841-3060 • Matt Lowry 204-841-2389 • Ken Waddell 204-476-6214

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Strange little thing called culture shock

By Agi Nagy The Neepawa Banner My name is Agi Nagy, an exchange student from Slovakia. I came here with the Rotary Youth Exchange Program, which is one of the most popular student exchange programs in the world. They help students to travel all around the world, for example to Thailand, Japan, Colombia, Brazil and to many other exotic countries.

I’ve been a Rotary exchange student for more than seven months now. My home/sponsor country is Slovakia, but since it’s such a small country (16 times smaller than Manitoba), our district is together with the Czech Republic.

I’ve always wanted to explore the world, meet new people, learn new languages, so when I heard about this program, I knew I had to take the chance. It wasn’t an easy choice, I knew I’d have to leave my life I’ve been trying to build for almost 17 years, just to build another one an ocean away. Fortunately, my family and my friends supported me and wanted me to live my dreams.

Being an exchange student is one of the hardest and best things you can do. You have to deal with being homesick, lonely and having culture shock, but in my opinion, these are all worth the amazing experience.

I came here in August and since then I’ve been all around Canada. I’ve visited Vancouver and Victoria, I’ve

seen polar bears and whales in Churchill, “enjoyed” the 16 hour-long train ride back to Thompson and I’ve seen one of the 7 wonders of the world, the Niagara Falls.

Rotary has also taken me and the other 20 exchange students in Manitoba/Saskatchewan/Northwestern Ontario to different towns/conferences all around the district.

They have also taken us to Melfort, Saskatchewan for a Winter Sports weekend, and only three of us got into the hospital because they thought they knew how to ski. One of the many good parts of exchange program is that you meet many new people, from many different backgrounds, and even though most of the exchange students are from Europe, we are still really different.

During my exchange year, I’ve had to deal with a strange little thing called culture shock. It’s an weird feeling, you are amazed by how different Canadians really are and you are fascinated by all the small things they do differently.

For example, they are the nicest people I’ve ever met and it’s really not just a stereotype. Also, poutine is the best food ever created by man. Then, there are the things that are not the same at all.

For example the winter in Canada, the biggest “shock” I’ve had to deal with so far. Usually at home, it gets at around -5/-10 C and we stay home, watch TV while hiding under the blankets and wait until the “cold” goes away. So it was a huge shock for me, when my friends

Participants grow skills and confidence Continued from page 2 This year’s adjudicator is Leanne Regehr Lee, who is a graduate of University of Manitoba and currently maintains a full and active piano teaching studio in Winnipeg. Beaumont explains that she also works with many professional and amateur groups and is on the faculty at the Rosamunde Summer Music Academy.

Many participants will come to the festival for multiple years, which gives all those involved in the festival the experience of seeing the young performers grow. “As a mother, I started by watching the older kids play their advanced piano pieces and was in awe of their abilities.

Now, my daughters are the older kids playing more difficult pieces! It is nice to see the children gain more confidence and memorize their pieces,” said Beaumont.

The festival is open to spectators, who can come and watch the end result of the performers’ hard work.

The musicians have spent hours practicing to perfect their pieces and Beaumont explains, “It’s a showcase of talent and music students who are wanting to improve by playing in public and being adjudicated.”

This year’s executive is made up of Rhonda Dickensen, Cheryl Beaumont, Kim Chapman, Judy Elgert, Sandra Weibe, Angie Tester, Carolyn Payjack, Cindy Kwiakowski, Sylvie Tomoniko, Carolyn Durston, Kim Smith and Sharon Smyth.

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Beaumont explains that the size of the executive was doubled this year, from six to 12 members. She adds that long-time board member Carolyn Durston, who has been on the committee since the 1980s, has spent the last year training new committee members, answering many emails, phone calls and hosting many planning sessions at her kitchen table. “She is passionate about music and has readily shared her expertise to pass on that passion to the community! She has been our mentor every step of the way!” explained Beaumont.

The evening concerts will showcase the festival’s scholarship winners. Beaumont explains that scholarships have been collected from many community based organizations, as well as donations made by individuals.

“We are appreciative of the support from the community - donations from organizations and Friends of the Festival [donors] are important to allow the festival to give scholarships and to also pay for costs to allow the festival to continue,” she said.

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were walking around town in hoodies in -25 with a wind chill. To be honest, I started wearing my winter jacket when it wasn’t even below 0. Apart from the cold, I love the calmness of Neepawa and I love how easy going and open everyone is here. I love the fact that people open their doors for strangers at Halloween, so that they could give them candies, and not vice versa.

Rotary is an amazing organization for exchange, not only because you get to spend an awesome year abroad with their help, but because Rotarians are everywhere and they are always happy to help out. If you want to go on a road trip in Europe, there’s an exchange student in almost every single town who’s happy to share their house with you for a few days, or join you in your journey. Rotary opens up a whole new world for teenagers and I’ll be grateful to them forever.

Fun learning at events for all ages. Start early, enjoy a maple themed dinner with the live altcountry music of Kevin Roy Friday at Community Centre for $30. On Saturday savour the maple flavors at a pancake breakfast, visit a sugar bush, shop at our market, taste maple taffy on snow, travel by horse & wagon, tap a maple tree, play outdoors, enjoy Highway 5 Band & Caleb Rudkewich. Participate in an old time dance workshop with the H&R Dancers and enjoy the performance of The Metis Club Traditional Dancers all to the music of The Campbell Band.

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TAKE NOTICE THAT the Annual Meeting of the Members of Beautiful Plains Credit Union will be held: Wednesday April 12th, 2017 at the Neepawa Legion Hall Neepawa, MB Dinner at 6:30 p.m.

(Dinner tickets available at your branch) Meeting to follow The purpose of the meeting is to: 1. Receive and consider the annual report of the directors, the financial statements of the Credit Union and report of the auditors thereon for the year ended December 31, 2016; 2. To hold elections for the Board of Directors of the Credit Union; 3. To approve amendments to the By-Laws to ensure consistency with the Credit Union and Caisses Populaires Act, particularly with regard to members’ rights and voting: and 4. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.

A copy of the proposed changes to the By-Laws is available to all members on request at your local branch

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In the eyes of a teenager

By Jessica Hares-Lawless The Neepawa Banner How would you describe teenagers in society? Hooligans? Juvenile? Would you say they’re crazy and reckless? Irresponsible?

How about overstressed?

It is a common topic nowadays that the depression rate in teens has increased over the years.

Studies by the American Psychological Association show that a normal child in society today has more anxiety than that of a psychiatric patient in the 1950s; this is due to less social connected-ness and a higher environmental threat. It is simple for adults to say for us to put down our phones and build better relationships, but it is common now for teens to have much better relationships with people half way across the world, than people who are sitting right next to them.

Stress is very impactful

on teens because this is the time in our lives where we have to mature and actually grow up. Our whole future depends on this stage in our lives; our grades, the decisions we make with friends and our relationships with our family; and they all tie together. If we do something crazy with our friends that we think was fun, our parents could think it was irresponsible, which it probably was, and we could get into a heated argument. That fight with our parents could result in us thinking and over analyzing, which could potentially distract us from our schoolwork.

Lots of teenagers have anxiety and depression, and lots self harm, and even take it a step too far.

A recent study from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in the US says that the depression

rate in teens has risen to 11.3 percent in 2014 and is significantly higher in teenage girls, 17.3 percent.

Suicide is the third leading cause of death in North America, says the Canadian Mental Health Organization. At 4,000 people per year, it is the second leading cause of death for Canadians aged 15-24. Statistics Canada reports that one in five Canadian teens have had suicidal ideations in the past year.

A 2014 study by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) found increases in the number of self-harmrelated hospitalizations for girls and boys. While the rate for girls jumped from 78 to 164 per 100,000 girls, an increase of 110 per cent, the rate for boys increased from 23 to 32 per 100,000, a 35 per cent increase. The teens under such stress that they feel that suicide or self-harm is the only answer for, have

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How would you describe teenagers in society? Hooligans? Juvenile? Would you say they’re crazy and reckless? Irresponsible? How about over-stressed? been through something obviously traumatizing, it could be something as basic as bullying, but it could be neglect from their guardians, or even sexual abuse.

In school we learn about bullying and that isn’t right to bully people, but even

if we don’t call it bullying, it is still being done. What isn’t right about this topic is everyone will talk about it, and some will participate in the acts, but when we should actually sit down at school and hold programs to talk about it and become more aware

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Optimism surrounds Natives prospects camp

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner If the 2017 spring prospects camp is any true indicator, the future of the Neepawa Natives is looking very positive. Around 100 young prospects from across North America hit the ice at the Yellowhead Arena this past weekend, hoping to make a lasting impression on the management and scouting staff.

The makeup of talent that included about a dozen goaltenders, 25-30 defensemen and around 50 forwards. Natives general manager Myles Cathcart said this was one of the largest camps the MJHL club has held in quite some time. He added that even more impressively, the level of talent on display was also some of the best in recent memory.

“As an organization, we are very pleased with what we saw this past weekend, in terms of talent. It was a good camp. Our [participation] numbers were up and there was a very positive feeling around the rink,” stated Cathcart. “Byron Billett [Director of Player Personnel/Head Scout] and the rest of the scouting team spent so much of the hockey season on the road, evaluating many of these players. As well, the coaching staff and some of the players were running the on-ice portion of the weekend. It was a lot of work to put together, but

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Neepawa Natives head coach Dustin Howden (pictured) and the rest of the MJHL club’s coaches, management and scouts examined the crop of hopefuls at the 2017 spring prospects camp. we were happy with the response.”

Head coach Dustin Howden said a very satisfying part of the camp was seeing the amount of improvement from returning players.

“It was very exciting for the coaching staff to see that improvement. There

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were so many talented hockey players out there and it was good to see how they progressed. The future is pretty bright,” Howden said. “Byron and Myles have a very good eye for talent. More importantly, they have an eye for character. These young men are the types of people

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we’d want associated with the franchise. There are many of these players who will receive invites to training camp and we’ll have to make some tough choices come the fall, but we’re very excited.”

Billett, thanked the rest of the scouting staff for putting in hundreds of

hours throughout the hockey season to evaluate these players. He also said that seeing the skill set of those prospects out on the ice this past weekend is very encouraging.

As the camp drew to an end a very well received component of the weekend took centre stage, in the

form of the exit evaluations. These sessions involve the players sitting down with staff from the club and discussing elements of their play they could work on and suggestions for the best way to improve or refine their game. Cathcart said the response to these player examinations has been very favourable.

“We, as an organization, have been doing this for years. It provides the players some feedback on how they can improve their game. We give them lots of ice time to show their skills. We’re able to see what they can do and offer a through overview of where their game is at.

It’s satisfying to see, with some returning players, that they have taken the previous advice to heart and improved that facet of their skill set. We want to make sure that this is a developmental thing and a means for these players to improve, it’s something they want and something they really appreciate,” noted Cathcart.

The next big event on the calendar for the franchise will be the 2017 MJHL Bantam Draft scheduled for June in Winnipeg. Cathcart and Billet noted that some of the draft eligible players from the spring camp have definitely put themselves on the radar and that this is an exciting time for the Neepawa Natives.

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Shamrocks sweep Plainsmen

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner The Killarney Shamrocks are once again the Tiger Hills Hockey League champions, after sweeping the Carberry Plainsmen in three straight games. Killarney solidified its second straight league title with a 2-0 victory on Friday, Mar. 24 at the Shamrock Centre.

Goaltender Brian Archibald had a 25 save performance to earn the win, while Clayton Heinrichs and Reid Gow scored the goals to seal the decisive game.

Gow was also awarded the Blaine Jarvis Memorial Trophy as the playoff’s most valuable player. On the way to their second consecutive league championship, the Shamrocks were a perfect 17-0 during the regular season, before winning 11 of 12 games in the post-season.

As for what’s next for Killarney and Carberry,

Although the curling season didn’t end as Terry Ursel and her team would have wanted, it’ll likely still be looked at as one to remember. The team, based out of the Arden/ Landsdowne Curling Club, recently competed at the Senior Women’s National Championships in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Ursel, along with third Gwen Wooley, second Tracy Ionia, lead Brenda Walker and coach John Csversko, were representing Manitoba at this high level competition.

The Ursel rink had a phenomenal start to the round robin with a dominant 10-1

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The Killarney Shamrocks celebrate a second consecutive Tiger Hills Hockey League (THHL) championship. they’ll both move on to the Manitoba Cup, which is the provincial championship. Killarney heads into the competition as the defending provincial champions,

while Carberry advances for the second straight year as a wildcard entry.

The Manitoba Cup features the top teams from the Tiger Hills Hockey League, Manitoba Senior

Hockey League (MSHL), North Central Hockey League (NCHL), South Eastern Manitoba Hockey League (SEMHL) and Carillon Senior Hockey League (CSHL).

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win over the Northwest Territories in their opening contest on Monday, Mar. 20. They’d follow that up with a 6-3 decision over Quebec to close out the first day of competition with a 2-0 record.

Returning to the ice on Mar. 21, Manitoba met a much tougher challenge and fell to Northern Ontario 5-4. Team Ursel quickly put that disappointment behind them and bounced back with a 5-4 victory over Alberta.

Manitoba picked up two more wins on the final day of the round robin, including an 8-6 triumph over the eventual Canadian senior women’s winner, Sherry Anderson of Saskatchewan. That would leave Ursel with a 5-1 record heading into the championship round.

Ursel’s first game in the championship pool was an impressive 7-3 decision over New Brunswick. Unfortunately, Team Ursel’s run of success would come

to an end, as they were defeated by Nova Scotia, Ontario and British Columbia in their next three games.

Those losses landed the team a seventh place finish in the championship pool, just out of the final playoff round.

In the playoffs, Saskatchewan defeated Ontario in the gold medal game 7-3, while British Columbia doubled up Alberta in the bronze medal matchup 6-3.

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Club 55 League: Mar. 24, 2017 Ladies’ High Single: Vivian Oswald 207.

Ladies’ High Triple: Pauline Hailstone 538.

Men’s High Single: Frank Porada 266. Men’s High Triple: Jim King 621. Other scores to note: Pauline Hailstone 198, 197; Frank Porada 167, 184; Ellen Grudeski 182; Lawrence Smith 165, 205, 170; Ed Oshust 215, 173; Eleanor Scott 180; Don Denoon 203, 196, 210; Melvin Oswald 162; Gordon Levandoski 153, 154; Bev Chapski 171, 172; Bob Lychak 180; Barb Grumpelt 175, 168; Wilbert Kroeker 160, 167; Liz Lychak 155; Len Pritchard 172, 169, 157; Martin Absteiter 169; Vivian Oswald 197; Muriel Porada 170, 158; Norman Kendall 179, 161; Myrnie Kroeker 175, 181, 177; Jim King 240, 194, 187; Marge Fischer 151, 151, 182; Gail McGregor 188, 174; Doreen Smith 153; Marion Single 202, 171. March Bowler of the Month: Ladies: Vivian Oswald; Men: Jim King Touchwood Park Bowling: Mar. 24, 2017 Ladies High Single - Patty Hadley 161.

Ladies High Double - Marla Kawchuk 282.

Mens High Single and Double - Peter Wickstead 214, 317. Other Scores of Note: – Dorothy Lyon 157; Marla Kawchuk 138, 144; Phillip Watson 118, 125; Stanley Szwagierczak 100, 119; Jeff Braun 126, 125; Brock Johnson 119; Laura Guscott 88.

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Neepawa Figure Skating Club end of season update Submitted The Neepawa Banner On Mar. 18, Neepawa’s Ice Prec*Ice Synchronized Skating club attended the Skate Canada Manitoba Crocus Invitational Competition in Dauphin. Mini Ice Prec*Ice, the Beginner One team, earned a bronze ribbon for their skate to “Dance with me”. This team consists of Payten Campbell, Taia Campbell, Jayden Dafoe, Olivia Koscielny, Bailee Podruski, Ally Pollock, Anneke Scheper, Dimitri Smith, Alyssa Thomson and Ava Wahoski.

Lil Ice Prec*Ice, our Beginner 2 team, skated to a silver ribbon with their performance to “500 Miles”. This team consists of Ashley Bray, Zyrakate Bulusan, Ivory Gerring, Ashley Laus, Alyssa Nadeau, Ashley Nadeau, Claire Nicholson, Lena Stadnyk, Makenna Sumner and Sarah Thomson.

Ice Prec*Ice, our Elementary team, won a silver medal with their skate to “Footloose”. This team consists of Claire Beaumont, Vanessa Falk, Kiana Gunnarson, Kiera Major, Khrystyna Polyniak, Cordelia Smith, Amber Wahoski and Kyla Wahoski.

Ice Prec*Ice, our Pre-Novice team, had a fantastic skate earning them a sixth place finish as well as a personal best score. This team consists of Annika Atkey, Jenna Beaumont, Brooklyn Chartrand, Kara Ellis, Karissa Ellis, Cecilie Holm, Allie Jakubowski, Hayley Lindsay, Simone Levasseur, Caitlin Stevenson and Claire Tomoniko.

The Neepawa Figure Skating Club’s skaters also attended the Stony On Ice skating competition Mar. 24-26 in Stony Mountain, for the final competition of the season.

Results as follows: Star 2: Addison Atkey – Merit ribbon Makenna Sumner – Bronze ribbon Ashley Bray – Merit ribbon Sarah Thomson – Merit ribbon Claire Nicholson – Bronze ribbon

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Several members of the Neepawa Firgure Skating Club picked up awards at a skating event in Stony Mountain. Addison Atkey, Hayley Lindsay, Cordelia Smith, Khrystyna Polyniak, Annika Atkey and Simone Levasseur.

Star 2 Team: Makenna Sumner and Ashley Bray – bronze Star 3: Amber Wahoski – silver ribbon Kiera Major – bronze ribbon Simone Levasseur – bronze ribbon Star 4 Under 13: Flight A – Cordelia Smith – silver medal Flight B – Khrystyna Polyniak – 6th Flight C – Kyla Wahoski – 7th Star 4 Over 13: Flight A - Annika Atkey – 6th Flight B – Hayley Lindsay – 5th CanSkate Stage 6: Dimitri Smith – bronze ribbon Introductory Interpretive: Cordelia Smith -gold ribbon Kiera Major – silver ribbon Amber Wahoski – silver ribbon Khrystyna Polyniak – silver ribbon Kyla Wahoski – silver ribbon Simone Levasseur – silver ribbon Hayley Lindsay – silver ribbon Annika Atkey – bronze ribbon

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www.neepawabanner.com Obituary Lois Jean Thompson-Hudon Lois Jean “Trouble” ThompsonHudon passed away surrounded by family on the morning of Saturday March 25, 2017, at Brandon Regional Hospital, after a short battle with cancer, at age 58.

She is survived by her parents, Frieda and Earl Thompson of Minnedosa; husband, Brian Hudon of Minnedosa; children, Kayla, Brendan, and Matthew Hudon of Minnedosa; siblings Gord (Val) Thompson, of Minnedosa and Audrey (Marcel) Gousseau, of Winnipeg.

Lois was born on June 5, 1958 in Minnedosa, Manitoba.

She graduated from University of Manitoba in 1985, with a degree in Agricultural- Plant Science. In 1986, she married Brian, who she met in Winnipeg in a horse barn converted to a study hall, over a burnt cup of coffee, in her second last year at the University of Manitoba. Lois ran the family farm with Brian since 1988. They welcomed 3 children, Kayla (25), Brendon (22), and Matthew (20), into the world during this time, and Lois set about teaching them life’s lessons. Her children remember her as a kind and patient mother, who gave them the tough love that drove them to pursue their goals and succeed. She was very dedicated to her family and would not hesitate to stop in the middle of a work day to help them, even if she had to work at night to make up the time.

She was dedicated to her community and involved in 4-H for many years, teaching kids how to ride their horses and life skills from public speaking, to running a meeting, was a member of the church board, and was a longtime volunteer with Farm Credit Canada’s various community programs including Drive Away Hunger and Habitat for Humanity.

Lois worked as a Relationship Manager for Farm Credit Canada, for over 30 years. She was well known and respected in her community and profession; farmers across Manitoba requested to work with her because they knew that she would fight for them and give them the best, most realistic advice that she could. She was steadfast in her belief that farmers were the backbone of the community.

Lois loved the outdoors, traveling with her family, and riding her horses. She took great pride in her very large garden, orchards, crops and animals.

A Celebration of Life service and reception is scheduled for Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the Minnedosa Conference Center. Pastor Elgin Hall will officiate the ceremony. Interment will take place in the Cadurcis Cemetery. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Lois’s life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to a charity of choice.

Her family would like to thank the nurses and doctors, especially Dr. Joanne Maier, at Brandon Regional Hospital, and close friends Cathy Smith and Betty Schneider along with her loving sister Audrey Gousseau for their help and support through a time when we it was most needed.

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Thank you to the following community minded organizations for their monetary support: Neepawa Gladstone Co-op, Neepawa Safeway, Neepawa Shop Easy, Neepawa Giant Tiger, Portage Mutual, Neepawa McDonald’s, Beyond the Garden Gate, Ron Nordstrom and Arts Forward.

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Obituary Mabel Gertrude Mortensen passed away peacefully, in McCreary Hospital surrounded by family at the age of 93, on Thursday, March 23, 2017.

Daughter of John W. and Gladys A. Graves, Mabel was born on March 24, 1923 in McCreary, Manitoba.

Mabel lived and worked her entire life in McCreary and was well known by all members of the community.

She is predeceased by husbands James Duggan and Raymond Mortensen. Mabel had three boys, Donald, Neil and Grant, six grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and four great, great grandchildren.

Memorial donations can be made to Cancer Care Manitoba 675 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9, or local charities.

Thanks to friends, family and the wonderful staff at McCreary Hospital.

Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, March 28th at 2:00 pm from the Knox United Church in McCreary, MB with Norma Windle officiating. Interment followed in the McCreary Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mathew Duggan, Rick Duggan, Kyle Duggan, Michel Stryker, David Duggan and Jackie Duggan.

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TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION invites applications for the following position Alonsa School Math 8 and 9, ¾ Science and Social Studies, 10S and 20S Science, Exercise Science 40S Full Time Term Teacher September 5, 2017 – June 29, 2018 Applications close at noon on Monday, April 10, 2017.

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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.

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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.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Turtle River School Division is proud to offer FREE Junior Kindergarten programs commencing September 2017.

Turtle River School Division is proud to offer FREE Junior Kindergarten programs All children born on or before December 31, 2013 are eligible to register. Please register at your earliest convenience between March and August 2017 at the Turtle River School Division Office. Registrations packages can also be dropped off at École Laurier for the French program or at Glenella School for the English program beginning September 4, 2017. Registration packages are available at the Turtle River School Division office or on the Turtle River School Division website (trsd32.mb.ca).

Please forward or drop off the completed registration package to: Turtle River School Division École Laurier Box 309, 808 Burrows Rd Box 100, 159 Fosberry St McCreary, MB R0J 1B0 Laurier, MB R0J 1A0 Mon.-Fri. 8:00 am-3:30 pm Ph: 204-447-2068 Ph: 204-835-2067 Glenella School Box 59 Glenella, MB R0J 0V0 Ph: 204.352.4253

Help Wanted

Public Notice is hereby given that the Gladstone Golf and Country Club located in the R.M. Of Westlake Gladstone intend to conduct the following pesticide program for 2017.

To control noxious weeds on the golf course.

The herbicides to be used are: MecoPro8-P; 2,4-D; Glyphosate To control soil born diseases on the golf course.

The fungicides to be used are: Heritage Maxx; Iprodione; Eagle; Instrata The protected dates of application will be from May 1, 2017 to October 31, 2017.

The public may send written submissions or objections within 15 days of the publication notice to the department below.

Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship Pesticide and Hazardous Waste Section Suite 160 123 Main Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1A5

Help Wanted Help Wanted 3 - waitress part time Must be available on weekends Full time cleaner early mornings Maintenance/cooler part time early mornings Must be 18 Have experience Criminal Record Check Please drop off resume to the front vendor of the Vivian Motor Hotel

FOODS Meat Cutter/Production Personnel Member Services Manager Term Position Who We Are Founded in 1955, Beautiful Plains Credit Union (BPCU) is a full-service institution with two branches, approx. 3800 members, 20 employees and assets of over $116 million. BPCU us a dynamic and thriving organization that actively supports the community it serves.

Your Role As the Member Services Manager, you will be a member of the senior management team, which will provide you with the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the success of BPCU and play an active role representing the credit union in the Neepawa area. You will provide excellent leadership for the branch team and be responsible for managing the member service department of a growing credit union with assets of $116 million.

Your specific responsibilities include: • Managing day-to-day activities of the Member Service Department • Ensuring compliance with polices, procedures and legislation governing the credit union • Ensuring high quality member service • Providing leadership and guidance to staff on the sale and administration of registered products, investment vehicles, equity programs, FINTRAC and deposit services including estates What You Bring To The Team As the successful candidate, you will have 4-6 years experience in progressively senior roles at a credit union or other financial institution and will possess proven leadership, team building and communication skills. You will have a strong background in financial services including proven experience with ATMs, FINTRAC and internal audit. A post-secondary education with a focus in business/human resources or a related field is an asset. A combination of education and experience will be considered.

Those interested in applying are asked to submit a resume and cover letter by Wednesday April 12, 2017 to:

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

We thank everyone for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Classified Ad Deadline Tuesday Noon

Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines.

Cattle Capital Bull Sale Saturday. April 15 at 1p.m.

Ste Rose Auction Mart, Ste Rose Du Lac, MB. Offering 55 Red & Black Full Blood Simmentals, Black Angus, Charolais, Gelvieh and Balancer bulls.

For catalogue or information contact T Bar C Cattle Co. at 306-220-5006 or visit www.buyagro.com

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to subsection 162(2) of The Municipal Act that the Council of the Mun. of North Cypress-Langford intends to present its financial plan for the fiscal year 2017 at a public hearing in the Council Chambers of the Mun. of North Cypress-Langford on Monday, April 10, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Council will hear any person who wishes to make a presentation, ask questions, or register an objection to the financial plan, as provided.

Copies of the financial plan are available for review and may be examined by any person during the regular office hours of the municipal office at 316 Fourth Avenue, Carberry.

Dated this 24 day of March, 2017.

Sandra Jones, CAO Municipality of North Cypress-Langford

GLADSTONE AUCTION MART LTD. Pen of 3 & 5 Replacement Heifer & Bull Sale Friday, April 7th at 11:00 A M

For more info contact Gladstone Auction mart at 204-385-2537 License # or Tara at 204-870-9524 1108

Estate & Moving Sale Sat, April 1, 10:00 AM

Estate & Moving Sale Featuring Collection of Bill & Loreen Van Wyck Sat, April 8, 10:00 AM

Consignment Auction

Sat, April 15, 10:00 AM Tractors*Equip*Vehicles* Trailers*& More!

Consignments Welcome! #12 Patterson Drive Stonewall, MB (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com IF YOU’RE LOOKING

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

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

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

Please apply online at http://www.hylife.com/current-opportunities/

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REGARDING THE 2017 FINANCIAL PLAN

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We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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Current starting wage is $13.85/hour plus $1.00 per hour perfect attendance incentive!

Gord Sylvester- General Manager Email: gord.sylvester@bpcu.mb.ca Fax: 204-476-3609

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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Very interesting auction coming to Neepawa!

Two rings selling, Tools, Household, Military jeeps and trucks, 2009 F-150 Ford pickup, large amount of Military Clothing and boots.

2010 Summers 26 ft camper trailer, Roof Air, Bumper hitch, tandem axle with one slideout, clean, one owner unit, Mark Anderson Owner

Visit our website for full listing & updates

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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 refinished antique round oak dining table 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.

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Kaleidoscope wraps up successful season

By John Drinkwater The Neepawa Banner The final concert in this season’s Kaleidoscope series played to a full house at the Roxy Theatre on Saturday, Mar. 25. Lisa Brokop brought her Patsy Cline Project to a very appreciative audience, with many there clapping, stomping their feet and often singing along.

Band members Amber Baur, Darren Savard and Darcy Johnston enhanced

Lisa’s vocal talents with Patsy Cline songs and with some of her own compositions.

After the concert, Lisa provided some insight of her music career. She said, “I was born in Surrey, BC and moved to Nashville nearly 20 years ago. For a few years, I had a home based there, but was often away because of extensive travel. Now, most of my touring is in

Help Wanted THE LANSDOWNE RECREATION COMMISSION is tendering the following position

PARK CUSTODIAN

Starting May 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017 Applications for this position must be tendered and received by April 17, 2017.

Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

For information call 204-476-6268 or 204-476-0472 Send applications, marked tender to: Lansdowne Recreation Commission c/o Leah Dear, Box 217, Arden, MB R0J 0B0

Canada. I’m married and have a 7 year old daughter, Ivy, who inspires me often when writing my own songs. I have always enjoyed singing, starting when I was about four years old, took guitar lessons at eight years, progressing with piano, then vocal training at 12. I sang many of Patsy’s songs before composing my own. After seven albums, I wanted to get back to my roots in traditional country music and this concert series is the result. I’m pleased people appreciated the projected images on stage. It was a joy putting together photos and stories."

Neepawa was the first stop in this tour, followed

by Deloraine and then communities in Saskatchewan.

Manitoba Community Newspaper Association Province-wide Classifieds FOR SALE

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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.

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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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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FLOOR MODEL LIQUIDATION SALE! Biggest savings of the year on floor model suites storewide in bedroom, upholstery, leather and table sets. Save 20-65%! Some sample specials include; 4 piece England (a Lay-z-boy Company) Sectional $2195, save $750. Queen sleeper sofa (England furniture) for

Immediate Possession Available. 1638 sqft RTM. 2.5 baths, Cathedral Ceiling, Island Kitchen. $189,000. Floorplan online at wgiesbrechthomes.ca.

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

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COMING EVENTS

ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE SALE! Huge spring event!

Largest of the season. Over 220 tables! Friday, April 7, 4-9 p.m. and Saturday, April 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $5/ person. Assiniboia Downs, 3975 Portage Ave., Winnipeg. Great selection, door prizes and FREE PARKING.

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New policy for half ice hockey RCMP investigate Media Release Hockey Canada Hockey Canada wants all of Canada on the same page when it comes to the delivery of its Initiation Program – traditionally a player’s first brush with organized hockey at the ages of five and six.

Although the Initiation Program – originally developed more than 35 years ago – always recommended cross-ice or halfice small-area games, its delivery has varied from community to community. Beginning in the upcoming 2017-18 season, a new Hockey Canada policy now mandates that Initiation-aged players receive age-appropriate programming on cross-ice or half-ice surfaces.

“You would never put a five or six-year-old child on a full-size soccer pitch, or expect them to play basketball without any adjustments made for their size. Hockey is no different,” said Paul Carson, vice-president of membership development for Hockey Canada, who notes that while some provinces and communities already deliver cross-ice programming at the Initiation level, others have always utilized full ice for practices and games.

“The Initiation Program was developed to allow kids to have fun, learn skills, and develop confidence,” said Carson.

“Re-sizing the playing surface to cross-ice or half-ice means more pucktouches, which result in more chances to practice puck-control and shooting, as well as overall more movement and motor skill-development – twisting, turning, bal-

ance, coordination, agility. Their field-of-play matches their size and these players hone in on their skill-development in a way that larger ice surfaces just aren’t conducive to.”

The differences in skilldevelopment opportunities with cross-ice or half-ice hockey are significant: players receive five times more passes and take six times more shots. They’re called on to have to make more decisions more quickly and are overall more engaged in the game.

Special boards and bumpers have been developed that allow for quick and easy division of a regular-sized rink into two half-ice surfaces or three cross-ice rinks, with options to create different smallarea configurations. Not only does re-sizing the playing surface allow for Initiation-aged players to develop their hockey skills more effectively, it also allows communities to maximize their ice time by safely putting more teams and games on the ice at one time.

Hockey Canada and its 13 members across the country are coordinating on a communication plan to ensure hockey administrators and coaches receive the resources required to align with the new mandate.

Resources such as the Hockey Canada Network – a best-in-class skilldevelopment resource geared to coaches – features information on the purpose of cross-ice hockey and how to run effective on-ice sessions for the five and six-yearold Initiation age group.

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Neepawa Minor Hockey Association has been proactive with the new nationally mandated half ice rules with the recent purchase of on ice barriers. ering age-appropriate programming will also be available to coaches trained in the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach One – Intro Coach. This clinic, delivered by Hockey Canada’s 13 members, is geared towards coaches of entry-level players to provide resources that will aid in the implementation of skill-development and game play.

Hockey Canada has also produced a video that features renowned sport scientist Dr. Steve Norris; Olympic, World Cup, world, and Stanley Cup champion Sidney Crosby (Cole Harbour, N.S./Pitts-

burgh, NHL); Memorial Cup, World Cup, and IIHF World Championshipwinning coach Bill Peters (Three Hills, Alta./Carolina, NHL); and Olympic gold-medallist and twotime IIHF Women’s World Championship silvermedallist Brianne Jenner (Oakville, Ont./Calgary, CWHL) describing the importance of small area games and cross-ice/halfice hockey.

For more information on Hockey Canada and the Initiation Program , please visit HockeyCanada.ca, or follow along through social media on Facebook and Twitter.

Carberry RCMP are investigating an unusual theft from a farm. On Sunday, Mar. 19, RCMP received a report of a silo being broken into on a rural property in the R.M. of Glenboro-South Cypress, Manitoba on Highway 2, approximately 10 kilometres west of Glenboro. A significant amount of canola seed was stolen from the silo.

The suspects brought a grain auger to the farm yard. They proceeded to use the auger to remove the canola seed from the silo. When they were done, they left the auger on the property and drove off with a full grain truck. The stolen seed was worth close to $20,000.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Carberry RCMP at 204-834-2905 or call Manitoba Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text “TIPMAN” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).

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Nordstrom speaks about international experience

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At the March 22 Rotary meeting, Ron Nordstrom gave a powerpoint presentation of his recent month in Guatemala. Ron was part of a six member team of five retired teachers and team leader Eva Vida. Nordstrom spoke of the Vocational Training Team’s trip to Joya Verde teaching children, teachers and interacting with local Rotarians and the parents. The school covered grades 1 to 5, with the team leaving a lasting impression of their time spent with all involved. NACTV recorded the presentation, so watch for it to appear on a future date.

Plumas UCW talk about Day of Prayer Submitted Plumas UCW The Plumas UCW met Mar. 16 with five members present and reporting 11 visits made to those sick or shut in.

Thanks were expressed to the following: Wendy, Laura and Gwen for advertising for the Pancake supper; Laura for purchasing the kitchen supplies; Alene Tucker, speaker, and Marina Privee, who along with Alene provided the delicious Philippine foods for our World Day of Prayer service. Thanks to all who came out for our pancake supper, to those who worked, prepared etc.

Correspondence included recognition from Canadian Blind Mission, Leprosy Fund and St. Andrews College for donations sent in the past month.

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and at a later date, she will also receive something for her garden. A gift certificate will be given to Alene Tucker for being our speaker for WDofP and for preparing some dishes.

For the Soup, Bun and Pie supper, being held March 22, prizes of a picture from Wendy and a garden frog from Laurel will be drawn for.

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was brought up to date.

Ben Marks of Brandon was out to look at the sound system for the Annex. He gave an estimate which the board has accepted. The board, through the Memorial fund, will cover the first half of the expense and the UCW, the balance. The amount is unknown at this time.

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cabinet. Pollyanna reported on a quieter month, with moneys remaining the same.

Laura adjourned the meeting and the Mizpah benediction repeated.

Upcoming events include Good Friday (April 14), Easter (April 16), Funeral for Roman Cymbalist (April 29). The next meeting will be April 20

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Fun times on tap at Maple Syrup Festival

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson The Neepawa Banner Sweet times are coming to McCreary, as the community prepares to host this year’s Manitoba Maple Syrup Festival on April 7 and 8. In addition to celebrating all things maple syrup, the annual event has also become a celebration of local culture, featuring music and dance.

The festival will start off Friday night, with a maple themed dinner and concert with alt-country entertainer Kevin Roy. The show is being organized by the Burrows Trail Arts Council, who chose to host one of their concert series events in conjunction with the festival. There will also be a silent auction fundraised for the festival.

The festival really gets underway Saturday, with most of the maple events events taking place at the golf course. There, people can learn how to tap trees, take a horse and wagon out to the sugar bush for a tour and eat maple taffy and bannock on a stick. There will also the scavenger and treasure hunts. The maple events will be little changed from previous years, “That’s the key of the festival,” explained Pam Little, one of the event’s founders and organizers.

The event is also a family affair, with multi generations attending, as well as hosting. For example, the sugar bush tours take place at Bob Gass’ farm.

Little explains that Gass learned about maple syrup from his grandparents and

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This year’s festival will also include information about traditional tapping techniques. Little explained that in addition to a presentation and demonstrations about traditional techniques, they will also be showing the 1980 NFB documentary Nonoonse Anishinable Ishinchekewin KA Kanawentank.

Nonoonse was filmed near Ebb and Flow Reserve and the 10 minute movie follows a woman as she goes to Sugar Island to tap trees.

For those ready for a break, the Highway #5 Band and the young musician Caleb Rudkewich will also be performing at the golf course. Food and snacks will also be available from local groups raising money.

In the late afternoon, events at the Community Centre get underway, with performances from Mago the Magician, as well as dancing. The evening’s entertainment will have a strong focus on old time dance, starting with a workshop with Barb and Bev. Attendees can use the skills they learn in the workshop to keep dancing the night away with the Kinesotabased Campbell Band. Little explains that the band is passionate about bringing back old time dance and playing the old Metis tunes they learned in homes around the area. Also on hand will be the Winnipegbased Traditional Metis

Dancers, one of whom was born in McCreary. Little said that they are excited to showcase local talent and traditions. “It’ll be like a kitchen party,” she said.

New for this year will be the inclusion of the former Agassiz ski hill location.

Little said that Parks Canada will have someone on hand in the ski patrol lounge, which has been gutted and fixed up for use as warming spot for people using the area. Little said that the Park has kept the road cleared all winter, giving people access to the area for either winter sports or wildlife viewing.

Now in its fifth year, Little says that the festival has grown each year and while they’ve added events, maple syrup remains the festival’s primary focus.

“People love the maple syrup story… We don’t want to take away from the natural wonder,” said Little, adding that people are so excited to see the simple acts, like tapping trees, associated with maple syrup production.

Little adds that one of the festival’s goals is to encourage families to be active and she’s happy to see families walking to the sugar bush and enjoying the outdoors.

For a small community to put on an event like this, Little says it couldn’t happen without the volunteers. Last year’s event drew about 400 attendees and had approximately 75 volunteers. Many of the hosts and entertainers volunteer their time to the festival as well.

Neepawa and District Fine Arts Festival April 6th, 7th, and 8th, 2017

All sessions take place at Knox Presbyterian Church Thursday, April 6

9:00 a.m. - Choral Workshops (HMK Noon Choir, NACI Chorale) 1:30 p.m. - Vocal Solos and Duets 7:00 p.m. - Singing Celebration - school choirs, vocal award winners, community choirs

Friday, April 7

9:15 a.m. - Grade One School Chorus 9:45 a.m. - Grade Two School Chorus 10:30 a.m. - Grade 4, 5, and 6 Piano 1:30 p.m. - Canadian Composer (Grade 4-9) Piano, Grade 7, 8, and 9 Piano 7:00 p.m. - Piano Celebration - duets, scholarship winners, trio

Saturday, April 8

9:00 a.m. - Beginner Piano 10:30 a.m. - Canadian Composer (Grade 1, 2, and 3) Piano 1:30 p.m. - Grade 1, 2, and 3 Piano

Door Admission $2 single session/person or $8 per day Concerts are $5/person Friends of the Festival - free admission

Two Ways to be a Friend of the Festival

Call (204) 476-3401

1. Send a cheque to: NDFAF, Box 547, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 2. Donate when you attend the festival session of your choice.

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Claude Desrosiers preparing maple taffy in the snow at t h e 2 0 1 6 M a n i t o b a M a p l e S y r u p F e s t i v a l i n M c C r e a r y.

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