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Something could be cooking in area community kitchens

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On March 23, Jayne Kjalgdaard, business development specialist, small food processing with Manitoba Agriculture, spoke at ArtsForward about the establishment of community commercial kitchen for rent.

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson The Neepawa Banner For food entrepreneurs looking to bring their products to market, access to an inspected commercial kitchen is a necessity. With a few exceptions, Manitoba Health requires that all food products sold in the province be prepared in a kitchen that holds a

Food Service Establishment permit issued by Manitoba Health, which is an expensive undertaking for someone just getting started in the industry.

One of the solutions is for food entrepreneurs to rent space in existing commercial kitchens.

Organized by Neepawa’s Economic Development office, last month, Jayne Kjaldgaard, of Manitoba Agriculture’s Food and Agri-Processing branch, spoke to a group in Neepawa about the province’s list of community kitchens available for rent.

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The push pins mark the locations of community kitchens that are available for rent to food entrepreneurs. The provincial government maintains a free listing service for these facilities, which are located in halls, rinks and churches across the province.

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Language classes end with meal

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The trustworthy person will get a rich reward, but a person who wants quick riches will get into trouble.

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Members of the Conversational Filipino class prepared spring rolls at Arts Forward on T h u r s d a y, M a r c h 3 0 .

Pancit Bihon, a delicious noodle dish, was also prepared during the evening. The culinary event was organized by teacher, Myla Ignacio, to celebrate the conclusion of the first language course in Tagalog, which began in January. The next class is planned for Thursday, April 13 at Arts Forward.

Pictured: Muriel Gamey (foreground), Myla Ignacio and Margaret Drinkwater.

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Not-for-profit kitchens are also eligible for grants to upgrade equipment Continued from page 2 must be willing to rent to food entrepreneurs. Facilities Located in halls, churches and rinks, Kjaldgaard making themselves available for rent must let Manitoba explained that there are many inspected commercial Health know and any renters must also have a permit kitchens that could be available for rent. The eight or from Manitoba Health, which is available at no charge. so attendees at the Neepawa meeting Kitchens on the list are responsible included both kitchen owners and poKitchens on the for setting their own rates and schedtential renters. ules. Kjaldgaard said that some kitchens provincial Kjaldgaard also talked about the charge a flat rate, while others have province’s rules for food sold at farmgovernment’s list a base rate and then added charges ers’ markets, which are seen as venue to depending on what the renter needs to are responsible help food entrepreneurs test the waters use, such as ovens, fridges or mixers. with their products. At farmers’ markets, In addition to another revenue for setting their vendors are allowed to sell products stream, kitchen which are available own rates and that haven’t been made in an approved for rent also have access to funding kitchen, provided they don’t contain any for equipment upgrades. Kjaldgaard schedules. potentially hazardous foods. Manitoba talked about their funding program, Health inspectors consider potentially in its third year, which offers grants hazardous foods to include meat or meat products, to help purchase equipment specifically for rentals, as poultry or poultry products, milk or milk products or opposed to catering. This program is available to not any food with these products as ingredients. This means for profit kitchen owners and and has helped facilities that products such as homemade perogies, cabbage purchase commercial grade stoves, freezers and fridges, rolls, sandwiches and cream-filled pastries can only be 20 quart mixers, piston fillers and dough sheeters. sold if they’ve been made, packaged and labelled by an approved establishment. If food entrepreneurs want to sell in any other venue, their food must be prepared in with an approved kitchen.

Lady Luck Tours The province’s commercial kitchens for rent listing has Casinos of Winnipeg May 4-5 $70 Before Apr. 19 been in operation for 15 months and to date, 30 kitchOne night stay, transportation & shopping $90 After Apr. 19 ens have signed up, none of which are in the Neepawa Celebrations Theatre May 4-5 $139 Before Apr. 19 area. The listing also includes pictures of the kitchens Greased 2 $159 After Apr. 19 and their equipment. Kjaldgaard explained that there Book and Phone Wendy, Sharon or Jackie is no cost to be on the list and to be included, kitchens pay early to 204-867-5777 or 1-800-431-4442 secure your must have a current permit from Manitoba Health and

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by Chad Carpenter

he issue of access to health care has been in the news a lot lately, both locally and internationally. It’s not surprising— health is one of the areas of government that has the biggest impact on our lives and it’s also the area in which we spend the most.

In Gladstone, residents are concerned about access to medical services, with one vacant nurse practitioner position, another set to be vacant this month and the recent retirement of one of their two physicians. The MY health author- PERSPECTIVE ity has already begun recruiting for the nurse practitioner ate positions and an international ackman tkinson medical graduate is expected to begin working in the community late this summer. But for now, the community will face a crunch, for how long isn’t yet known. They aren’t alone, hospital closures, reduced service levels and having to go out of town to access medical services, both routine and emergency, are common in many rural communities.

At the end of last year, Statistics Canada released the results of a study about Canadians’ access to health care between 2003 and 2013. The study found that in 2013, 71 per cent of Canadian 15 years of age and older found no difficulty accessing health care when they needed it in 2013. There has been little change in this statistic since 2003.

For the almost 30 per cent of Canadians who reported difficulty getting the care they needed, waiting too long for an appointment and difficulty getting an appointment were the most common problems reported.

The study was broken down into six categories of care: specialist care, non-emergency surgery, selected diagnostic tests, health information or advice, routine care and immediate care.

The bad news is that despite a decade and increased health funding, few of these areas have seen a marked decrease in the number of people reporting difficulty accessing health care. The only area to make noticeable improvement was access to selected diagnostic tests. Access to specialist care, intermediate care and non-emergency surgery bounced around a little within the decade, but ended up only slightly improved by 2013. Access to routine care ended up slightly worse after a decade. Surprisingly, access to health information or advice also ended up worse after 10 years. Given the proliferation of medical information online and over the phone, I find this statistic particularly interesting.

Obtaining health care in a timely manner is important and as the study notes, difficulty accessing services can result in higher costs, both physical and financial.

"Difficulty getting an appointment" was a common reason Canadians experienced difficulty accessing both specialized and first-contact health care services and for many, this is related to physician availability. While the number of physicians in Canada is continually increasing, many Canadians still don’t have a family physician. In 2014, the physician-to-population ratio reached its highest ever (224 physicians per 100,000 people), yet that same year, about 15 per cent of Canadians reported that they did not have a regular medical doctor. This is likely due to that fact that only half, 51 per cent, of Canada’s physicians are family doctors.

So what’s the solution? In many communities, like Gladstone, nurse practitioners play an important role. They are Registered Nurses with additional training and the ability to diagnosis common medical conditions and chronic diseases. They are part nurse, part family physician and can perform tasks such as prescribing medications, performing minor invasive procedures (such as suturing minor wounds), conducting examinations and ordering diagnostic tests. In an environment where physician vacancies are common, nurse practitioners play an important role delivering health care.

It’s hard to know what the future of health care in Manitoba, and Canada, will look like over the next decade, but for those whose health is compromised by a lack of timely access to care, something has to change.

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he province is getting some push back for allowing home medical visits by a nurse practitioner company. The critics of such an idea had better get ready to do battle, as the onslaught is coming. At least two home care provider companies have approached this newspaper about their intention to provide in-home care for people who need it. And it will be outside the government operated home care services.

To any observer of our situation in Manitoba, it has become very obvious that we have a lot more people in need of care than there are readily available services to provide that care. Health care budgets are stretched and yet the needs are not all being met. The myth that all needs can be met by way of taxpayer expense is fading. The supporters of that myth have always been blind to the fact that need and necessity will find a solution.

When the need, or expectation, exceeds the capacity to fill the need, people go looking for a solution. If they have to go outside the very restrictive, rulesbound government solutions they will do so.

People in need of care, and their families, are not a passive lot. Neither are they without imagination and they will find a solution they can afford. If it means employing a nursing service to make home visits, it will happen. And so it should.

To restrict home care to a unionized, publicly funded option makes no sense at all.

Further to that, the restrictions placed on what, how and when a home care worker can fill a person’s needs ranges between laughable and cruel.

RIGHT IN THE CENTRE

Ken Waddell For nearly two decades, the main motivation behind health care in Manitoba, has been to restrict innovation. Lead by the NDP and aided by a smothering public service union movement, innovation in health care in Manitoba has slowed to a snail’s pace. What has not slowed is the demand for innovation and care.

There has been huge expansion in private care, private treatment and non-traditional remedies to meet the needs. We have an expanding elderly population and some have a bit of money, some have lots and they are willing to spend it on solutions of their own desire. Innovation and private funded, private sourced solutions don’t fit into the NDP mindset. Too bad, innovation has been ignored for so long and the pent-up need, desire and money that feeds innovation is about to burst out with a vengeance.

Communities are building medical clinics, private ones are popping up as well. People are finding their own solutions and abandoning the publicly funded model to some extent. It is a trend that the government should encourage and definitely not stand in the way.

A quick review of history is in order. In 1968 or so, Neepawa built Eastview Lodge. It was expanded to 120 beds. A

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new replacement home was announced in 1999 at a projected cost of $14 million. There was a delay of several years and a reduced 100 bed home was built. We were assured it would be plenty big enough. That was nonsense and we all knew it, but the government held the purse strings, called the shots and so 100 beds is what we got for $30 million. A quick math equation shows that the government spent $300,000 per bed. At that time, a contractor could have but a two bedroom home for $200,000 each. When government gets involved, the costs get way out of hand. Now the cost per day to the RHA to have a person in a care home is such that private smaller care homes may well be able to provide the needed service at much less cost. I say, let the private sector go for it.

The need is still there and may be expanding. Light care, heavy care, in-home care, assisted living, the whole range of care is needed and government can’t afford to do it without a huge increase in taxes.

Hopefully we have learned our lesson and our new government will allow need, desire, money and good management come together to fill a gaping void.

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Look to the mountains

s I write these words, I am watching a series of YouTube videos called Train Across the USA. The series contains 11 videos, each roughly 70 minutes long. The trip divides into three parts: Seattle, WA to Sacramento, CA aboard Amtrak’s Coastal Express; Sacramento to Chicago, IL aboard the California Zephyr; and finally, Chicago to New Orleans, LA aboard the City of New Orleans—the train Country singer Arlo Guthrie immortalized in song.

Video Three covers the trip from Sacramento, across Donner’s Pass to Reno, Nevada. Donner’s pass goes through the heart of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Its summit is over 5,400 feet above sea level. In May 2016, when this video was shot, the snow was gone, skies were clear and passengers were treated to incredible views of mountains that, except for the effects of natural erosion, look the same as they did thousands of years ago.

Throughout history, mountains have been a sign of strength and stability. They have withstood

FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein blizzards, heavy rains, ice storms, earthquakes, wild fires, major wars and dozens of US Presidential elections. Not even pressure from deep beneath the earth’s crust can easily move a mountain. If it gets too high, an escape valve (volcano) releases the pressure and equilibrium is restored; leaving the mountains standing as tall and strong as ever.

In the Bible, the mountains were places where people met with God. Moses met God at a burning bush located on the side of a mountain. When God came to earth to give ancient Israel his laws, he spoke from atop a mountain. Jesus’ transfiguration, crucifixion and ascension all took place on mountains and one day, when he returns to this earth, his feet will first touch the ground on a mountain located outside the city of Jerusalem.

In ancient times, when people needed God’s help, they looked to the mountains. As King David wrote: “I lift up my eyes to the hills (to the mountains)—from where will my help come?

My help comes from the Lord who made the heaven and the earth.” (Psalm 121:1-2) As they looked to the mountains, they prayed to the God who hovered above them—unseen, but always near and ready to help those who cried to him for aid.

God’s response never disappointed them. He guided, protected and helped those who put their faith in him—even though their nation was often being governed by some of the nastiest wretches ever to slither across the pages of human and Biblical history. Political, social and economic conditions were always changing; but just like the mountains, God

remained the same.

Over 3,000 years have passed since David wrote Psalm 121. Monarchs, dictators and elected leaders have come and gone.

The laws governing society have been passed, modified, ruled unconstitutional, ignored and ultimately replaced. We’ve been through droughts, floods, fires, famines, wars, dozens of federal, provincial and local elections, regime changes and countless other natural and man-made disasters.

But the mountains are still there and so is the God who created them—still hovering above them, ready to help those who call on him in faith.

I hold no illusions about our society’s future. We are reaping the consequences of the political and economic choices previous generations have made.

Changing governments changes little, if indeed anything. Our only hope is to look to the mountains and call on the God who hovers above them. He will help us, just as he helped the people of ancient Israel; but we must trust in him and obey his commands.

A perfect spring day…

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t was all that the long grey winter had promised, spring did arrive.

There was a day this week that was totally free, no commitments. I stopped by one of the local coffee shops and assured everyone that I still inhabited the land of the living. It was good to catch up with the crew. Headed over to the grocery store, saw something I liked and planned a shared supper. (It is good for me to plan a meal and enjoy my grandchildren’s company as we devour the repast.)

There were outside things I had been itching to do. So, right after walking the dogs I got to work.

Strapped the outside corners of the raised garden bed set up in the back yard – got to use a power tool! Washed a couple of windows and got the screens on. But the siren

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen song of spring called me back outside. Rummaging through the garage I came across the bird houses I had brought into town.

The perfect day to set them up. A happy hour puttering, repairing and mounting the bird houses was most satisfying. Looking around the back patio, I decided where I wanted a clothes line. Fortunately, my trusted handy-man showed up to handle a minor repair and I handed off the clothes line task to him. But now I needed to re-arrange the back area.

Dragged the water feature to the opposite corner of

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here is water everywhere. Several towns have been declared to be in a state of emergency. The ice is breaking up at a fast pace, the water is running, in some places, too fast and ice jams are forming.. It came on so fast that it surprised many people who live close to rivers and lakes. Machinery and manpower worked

the space, hauled out the patio furniture and staged the set. Realized that one of the projects – a cushion for the bench- had not been completed last fall. No time like now, so I returned to the confines of the house and three seams later had the cushion covered.

Twenty minutes, tops, not certain why I didn’t just do it last summer!

Another walk with the dogs and still time to spare.

Moved the solar lights from the north wall to the south wall. That took more time and energy than I expected.

To staple them across the top of the arbour required

a ladder and several trips up and down. Swept the area and the garage. Love the big push broom.

Supper was on time and appreciated. An old favourite, farmer’s sausage and perogies, your choice of sour cream or fried butter, vegetables and fresh fruit for dessert. Simple but comforting.

One more short walk with the dogs. Simply enjoying the bird song and the warm breeze. Dodging puddles, stopping to smell the world and loving life.

I swear Henry Hoover and Miss Daisy walk a little taller and with a bit of a swagger every time we pass a fenced yard from which another issues a challenge!

Slowed the day with a meeting, one hour long and very productive, and ended the day with a call to my sister.

Just a perfect spring day.

day and night to clear the ice jams so that the water can run freely.

One great comfort is that the world will never again be totally flooded. God made a covenant with the people who were in the arc that Noah built. He and his family survived that flood and God told Noah in Genesis 9:11 “And I will establish my covenant with you …..neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth.”

May the fields soon dry up so the farmers can get ready for the spring seeding.

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Letters ‘It takes a special kind of hypocrisy’ Flights taken over a six-month period by David McLaughlin, a Manitoba government contractor working on climate change policies, have produced more greenhouse gas emissions than an entire Winnipeg household, according to documents obtained by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation through freedom-of-information requests.

“It takes a special kind of hypocrisy to personally run up emissions by flying across the country every few weeks while pushing a carbon tax that will make it more expensive for families put gas in their minivans,” said Todd MacKay, Prairie Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. “If the government really wants to reduce emissions, it should hire someone who doesn’t commute to work in a jet.”

Government documents show McLaughlin claimed travel expenses for 15 trips in six months.

Assuming those trips were round trips (30 flights) between Winnipeg and McLaughlin’s home in Ottawa, he is responsible for 4.8 tonnes of CO2 emissions in flights alone, according to WestJet’s emissions calculator. The average Winnipeg household produces 0.68 tonnes per month (4.1 tonnes over six months), according to a study produced by the University of British Columbia.

“It’s easy for bureaucrats to advocate for carbon taxes when they can just send taxpayers the bills for any increased travel costs,” said MacKay. “But what are MLAs going to tell voters who worry about the cost of a carbon tax while jet-setting policymakers are personally responsible for more emissions than the average Winnipeg household?”

A Mainstreet Research poll shows 45 per cent of Manitobans oppose a carbon tax, while 33 per cent support the scheme and 23 per cent are unsure.

Canadian Federation of Independent Business surveys show 62 per cent of the province’s small- and medium-sized businesses oppose a carbon tax that will increase costs. The Western Canadian Wheat Growers oppose the policy and the Keystone Agricultural Producers are demanding full exemptions for farmers as carbon taxes threaten competitiveness.

A document outlining McLaughlin’s expense are available at this link: http://www.taxpayer.com/media/FOI-MB-DMtravel.pdf Todd MacKay, Prairie Director Canadian Taxpayers Federation

Correction In the Wednesday, Apr. 5 edition of the Neepawa Press, the article ‘Planning begins for Mental Health walk.’ has the contact email listed as milesformentalhealth@gmail.com. The official email to contact the organizing committee is milesformentalhealth1@gmail.com. Anyone interested in voluteering or learning more about the event is asked to contact that email instead.

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Submitted The Neepawa Banner Some of the best auctioneers from across Manitoba and Saskatchewan will soon gather in Gladstone. The Gladstone Auction Mart has announced that it’ll serve as the host location for the 2017 Man/ Sask Auctioneer Competition on Saturday, Apr. 29.

Some of the prairie’s finest auctioneers will compete for the championship and a spot in the Canadian Auctioneer Championships, set for May 12-14 in Lethbridge, AB. The Man/Sask competition rotates between Manitoba and Saskatchewan each year. 2017 is Manitoba Livestock Marketing Association’s turn to host. Gladstone Auction Mart was asked to the host auction mart and since Gladstone has never hosted this competition before we jumped at the opportunity. We are looking forward to a good strong sale, fair competition and some fun.

12-14 auctioneers from across the two provinces will gather Apr. 29 to show off their auctioneering skills. Each auctioneer sells 10-12 groups of cattle along with a secret “black box item” which have been graciously donated by local businesses. Judges will confer and then the top six auctioneers will return to sell again in round two.

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Auctioneers from across Manitoba and Saskatchewan will meet in Gladstone on Saturday, Apr. 29 for the 2017 Man/Sask Auctioneer Competition. an estimated 800 head.

Due to this competition there won’t be a sale the following Tuesday May 2. Later that evening an awards banquet will be held at the Gladstone District Community Centre, where the rookie buckle and championship buckle

will be presented. The banquet is open to the public, tickets are $25 each.

They may be purchased at the Gladstone Auction Mart, deadline for tickets is Apr. 15.

We invite everyone to come over to Gladstone Apr. 29 at 10:00 am for

Pine Creek School Division hires new Superintendent Media Release Pine Creek School Division The Pine Creek School Division Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of the Superintendent position to Mr. Bruce Lyons, effective July 1, 2017.

Lyons comes to our Division after spending recent years as a consultant at the Department of Education in the Instruction, Curriculum and Assessment Branch and more recently in the Student Achievement Support Unit. During a 36 year career in the field of Education, Mr. Lyons has fulfilled principalships in Sioux Valley First Nations, Holmfield Colony School and Minto School. He also has twenty three years of resource and regular classroom teaching experience.

Mr. Lyons received his Master of Education Degree at the Brandon University in 2007 and has since upgraded his School Principal’s Certification to Level 2 and has obtained his Special Education and Special Education Coordinator Certification.

Mr. Lyons believes that student success in all aspects of their lives is enhanced

through the development of their social/ emotional skills set. His commitment to that belief has led him to become certified as an Affiliate National Trainer of the Lions Quest program, where he has conducted certification workshops for hundreds of teachers from all over the province, focusing on service learning.

Mr. Lyons is well versed in the importance of technology throughout Education and looks forward to continuing with the Pine Creek SD in these areas. Mr. Lyons has always been an active participant in community events, with an extensive background in athletics, both playing and coaching, and looks forward to the possibilities during his time in the Pine Creek communities. Mr. Lyons will begin his work in Pine Creek School Division on May 1, when he transitions here as the assistant superintendent to the end of June, prior to entering into his first three year contract with the Division.

Please join the Board of Trustees in welcoming Bruce and his wife, Katherine, to the Pine Creek School Division.

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Don’t forget your cheque book as we have an excellent selection of “black box items” for sale. Then join us for a roast beef supper catered by Baldy’s Bistro and the Green Warriors environmental group from WMCI.

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Helen Drysdale OUT OF HELEN’S KITCHEN

Métis recipes: Red River bread and hard time pudding The Métis people helped to shape the Canada of today, mainly in terms of the expansion of the west. The word Métis, is an old French word meaning “mixed”. It was used originally to describe the children of Native women and European men. When the fur trade moved west, in the 1700s and 1800s, many French-Canadian fur traders found Native wives and had children. The children born from these unions formed a new Nation in Canada - the ‘Western Métis’.

They quickly became mediators between European and Indian cultures, working as guides and interpreters for the trading companies. With the decline and disappearance of the buffalo from the Plains, the Métis were almost destroyed. They were the invisible or the forgotten people, set apart from the two different parents that made their nation. Despite being materially poor they were rich in the tradition of sharing food, music, dance and stories. They were famous for their fiddle music and dancing. The traditional dance of the Métis people was the Red River Jig. In a jig, the faster the fiddle music, the faster the dancers feet had to move (dancer always followed the fiddle music). In 1982, Métis were included as aboriginal people in the Canadian constitution. In Manitoba we celebrate “Louis Riel Day” to commemorate the life of Louis Riel, a politician who represented the Métis people’s interests.

River Cereal is a Canadian classic. It originated in the Red River district of Winnipeg, Manitoba back in 1924 and is generally eaten as a cooked breakfast porridge. I encourage you to try these two metis recipes and enjoy in sharing the end results just as the metis did. They are named in English as well as the Michif language.

The

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Red River bread - Li paeñ di Sirial di Rivyer roozh 2 Tbsp. yeast 1/2 cup warm water 1 tsp. sugar 2-3 cups cooked Red River Cereal, warm 2 cups warm water 1/4 cup shortening or butter

1 tablespoon salt 1 egg 3-4 tablespoon molasses 3 cups whole wheat bread flour 3 cups unbleached white bread flour or more as needed

Proof the yeast in 1/2 cup of warm water and sugar.

Leave it sit while you prepare the other ingredients. In a mixer, mix the Red River Cereal, water, shortening, salt, egg and molasses together. Add the yeast mixture.

Add the whole wheat flour and mix well. Add some of the white flour and mix for 8-9 minutes. Add as much white flour as you need, the dough should feel soft but not sticky. Roll out on floured surface and knead for a few minutes. Shape into a ball and place into a wellgreased bowl. Turn the dough until the surface is greased.

Cover with a cloth. Place in a warm place, cover with cloth and let rise until double in size-- about one hour.

Punch dough down and cut into the size you need for your pans. Shape into loafs and place in greased bread pans. Let rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Put in a preheated 350 ° oven for 30-35 minutes or until well browned. Remove loafs from pans and let cool.

Hard time pudding-La Puchinn kaa kakwaatakitaak 1 cup flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup milk

1 3 3 1

Sauce: cup brown sugar cups hot water Tbsp. butter tsp. vanilla

In a casserole dish or 9x9 cake pan, mix the first six ingredients. Leave the dough spread out in the pan. Mix the sauce ingredients and pour sauce over. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until dough is cooked through.

This year, Canada is celebrating 150 years since Confederation (the Sesquicentennial). I thought I would spend the next several months showcasing some historic recipes in Canada’s honour.

Right: Métis traders, circa 1872 PHOTO COURTESY OF ARCHIVES OF MANITOBA, BOUNDARY COMMISSION (1872-74)

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Tonn crowned Cowgirl of the Year

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L e f t : H a i l e y To n n w i t h h e r p a r e n t s B r e n d a a n d D a r r e n To n n Above: Tonn’s belt buckle marking her the 2017 Goat Tying champion.

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson The Neepawa Banner Hailey Tonn marked the end of the college rodeo season with a couple of big wins last weekend. The Plumas-area cowgirl ended the Canadian Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (CIRA) season as goat tying leader, was the Canadian College Finals Goat Tying champion and was also named Cowgirl of the Year.

The Cowgirl of the Year Award is voted on by all of

the association’s membership and recognizes leadership and sportsmanship throughout the season.

Tonn has been competing in rodeos for 10 years and began competing in high school rodeos when she was 13. She’s in her third year as an Animal Science Technology student at Lakeland College, in Vermilion, AB. The college rodeo season

begins in September, stops for winter at the end of October, starts again at the end of February and ends in March. This year, points were accumulated at seven rodeos. The season ends with CIRA Finals, held March 30 - April 1 at the Agrium Western Event Centre in Calgary.

Leading the goat tying event going into finals, Tonn’s success continued in the finals arena, where she won her first two rounds and finished

second in the third. This strong performance netted her the finals Goat Tying championship.

This is the most significant award Tonn has won to date and she explains, “I was completely shocked when my name was announced as this year’s recipient. I'm still beside myself that I was chosen [as Cowgirl of the Year] and extremely humbled about what all took place this past weekend.”

Oswalds chosen as Manitoba’s Outstanding Young Farmers Submitted The Neepawa Banner Brent and Kirsty Oswald of Cottonwood Holsteins Ltd. were selected as Manitoba’s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2017.

They received their award on March 4, at the Elkhorn Resort in Onanole, MB, with the Honourable Ralph Eichler, Minister of Agriculture, in attendance.

Cottonwood Holsteins, based in Steinbach, is a mixed dairy and grain farm that was homesteaded by Brent’s grandparents in the early 1930s. It continues to be a family operation as Brent’s parents, who purchased the farm from their parents in 1968, pass it on to Brent and Kirsty.

“Brent’s passion for farming, that started at a young age, is evident as you talk to him,” says OYF Program Chair Luanne Lynn. “He beams as he

talks about his cows, and their continued increasing performance. The technology that the Oswald’s have incorporated into their dairy operation has allowed them to expand their herd, comprehensive data records and maximize the efficiency of their farm.”

At Cottonwood Holsteins, they milk 135 cows and grain farm just shy of 2,500 acres. The Oswalds always focus on getting better before getting bigger, which is why they are increasing their emphasis on investing in equipment to boost efficiencies.

“It’s these advances and new benchmarks that we are achieving that keep my passion for farming burning strong,” says Brent.” I knew from a very young age that all I wanted to do was farm, and it’s all I’ve ever done. I look forward to the rest of my farming career, enjoying it while

raising my children in the lifestyle that is second to none.”

Celebrating 37 years, Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers’ program is an annual competition to recognize farmers that exemplify excellence in their profession and promote the tremendous contribution of agriculture.

Open to participants 18 to 39 years of age, making

the majority of income from on-farm sources, participants are selected from seven regions across Canada, with two national winners chosen each year.

Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2017 will be chosen at the National Event in Penticton, BC from Nov. 29 – Dec. 3.

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Neepawa Curling Club year end results The season has come to an end for the Neepawa Curling Club, as its annual windup night and championship games were held on Friday, Mar. 31.

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Provincial Senior ‘A’ Hockey Championship Submitted The Neepawa Banner Six teams from across the province have been participating in the Hockey Manitoba Senior ‘A’ Championship. The five leagues represented at tournament are from the North Central Hockey League (NCHL), North West Senior Hockey League (NWSHL), Tiger Hills Hockey League (THHL), Carillon Senior Hockey League (CSHL) and South Eastern Manitoba Hockey League (SEMHL). A wild card team will make up the sixth club to compete.

The Sr. ‘A’ Provincials consists of two pools with three teams in each side playing a roundrobin format. The top two teams from each pool have advanced to the semi-finals, which will be played in Winnipeg at the MTS Iceplex on Saturday, Apr. 8. The two remaining teams will then play in the championship final on Sunday, Apr. 9.

Pool A: NCHL Champions - Miniota-Elkhorn C Hawks NWSHL Champions - Norway House North Stars THHL Champions - Killarney Shamrocks

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Emma Gerrard (third from right) was one of the bowlers that represented Manitoba at the Canadian Youth Challenge Bowling Championship, recently held in Ottawa.

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner Neepawa’s Emma Gerrard has closed out a solid year of five-pin bowling with an impressive performance at the national competition in Ottawa.

Gerrard was one of six members of Team Manitoba at the Canadian Youth

Challenge Bowling Championship. The competition began with every province and the Northwest Territories playing one another during the round robin.

Team Manitoba put in a valiant effort, but came out of that section of the week with a 0-10 record. Those results placed the province in the consolation bracket,

where they ultimately finish in sixth spot. Gerard played in eight of the ten preliminary matchup, earning a pin average of 175.75 and a high score of 273.

In the consolation round, she played five of six of the games and average a score of 168 with a high score of 235.

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Quebec finished second, with Newfoundland and Labrador picking up third place. The Canadian Youth Challenge Championship is a national event sanctioned by the Canadian Five Pin Bowlers’ Association.

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GIGANTIC ANNUAL GUN AND HOBBY SHOW in Dauphin, Manitoba, Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, April 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 304 Whitmore Avenue (8 Avenue Hall).

Admission $5, under 12 free with adult. Approximately 80 eight-foot tables. May contain guns and related items, military items, hobbies, crafts, antiques, hockey cards, Indian artifacts. Something of interest for everyone. This is a buying, selling, trading show.

Bring your guns and collectibles. Buy-sell-trade or have appraised. For information phone (204) 444-4690. _____________________ Minnedosa Adult Learning Centre’s computer courses start the week of April 17th . Contact: Val Gawel at 131 Main St. South 204-867-2519

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NuVision Commodities St. Jean, MB buying feed grains, wheat, barley, peas, oats, off grades grain and custom hauling back to the Red River area. Phone 1(204)758-3401 or 1(204)746-4028.

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

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Crisis Pregnancy Centre Winnipeg: Need to talk? Call our free help line, 1-800-6650570 or contact our Westman office: 204-727-6161 _____________________ Wanted for marriage. Filipino girl between 18 - 30 years, to live in Vancouver. Reply with picture and resume to #509-511 Rochester Ave, Coquitlam, BC. V3K 0A2

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Land for tender in the R.M. of Westlake-Gladstone. N.W. 34-17-11. Accepting sealed bids at Box 11, Plumas, MB, R0J 1P0. Tenders must be received by April 21. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Obituary JOHN “JACK” HONOUR It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of John “Jack” Edward Philip Honour on April 1, 2017 in Winnipeg. He was 64 years old.

John was born on November 18, 1952 in McCreary, MB to Philip and Ellen Honour, and grew up on a farm in Kelwood, MB. John was a Private in the Royal Canadian Regiment from 1972 to 1974.

After his military service, he met and married Carol Daigle in 1978. He adopted her two daughters, Michelle and Vicki, and in 1983, his son Edward was born. John was divorced in 1993.

John worked for many years in warehouse management until his recent retirement.

During his brief retirement, John spent his time with family and friends doing the things he loved: camping, fishing, gardening, concerts, bingo, and taking care of his Kitty.

John was predeceased by his parents, Philip and Ellen Honour. He is survived by his children Michelle Loftus, her husband Jack and their son Daniel; Vicki Dyck and her husband Ed (Jessica, Anthony, Kyla); and Edward Honour and his partner Krista. He is also survived by his siblings Carol McEachen, her husband Murray and their daughters Colleen and Sheena; Patricia Duruisseau and her daughters Kathleen and Rachelle; and Richard Honour. There are many great-nephews and cousins also surviving.

Winnipeg memorial service will be held on Friday, April 7, 2017 at 6:30p.m. at Friends Funeral Service, 2146 Main Street, Winnipeg.

Kelwood memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2:00 p.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church, Kelwood, MB, with interment to follow in the Kelwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that you donate to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in his memory.

“We love you. You will be forever missed.”

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Wanted pasture for 30 cow/ calf pairs. Phone (204) 476-2459.

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MAJOR APPLIANCE and TV Service in home. Call 476-4077

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Meyers Auctions & Appraisals. Call Brad at 368-2333. www.meyersauctions.com

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Building and lot for sale, contents inside building are also for sale. Roll number 162800.00, frontage 50 feet, building is 2117 square feet.

122 Burrows Avenue North Plumas Mb., lot 18 block B plan 250, institutional property. 2017 assessment value $27,900. Interested parties may contact Glen Mauthe by May 5th at 1-204-386-2071 or Email: gmauthe@mymts.net _____________________ For Sale: 2003 BR780 N.H. baler, auto wrap, chain oilers, 540 PTO. Like new con.

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Obituary GWEN MARY HURT (ORGAN) (nee FLEGER) Gwen passed peacefully, on Tuesday, March 21st, 2017 at Golden West Centennial Lodge.

Gwen was born on August 27th, 1934, the third child to Archie and Grace Fleger. She grew up in the Springhill District and completed her Grade 12 at the Neepawa and Area Collegiate in 1952. She moved into Winnipeg to begin her secretarial career and started work at the parliament buildings in June of 1953. On the first day of work, she met a wonderful lady by the name of Joan Kerr, and this friendship has continued throughout all the years. Gwen also enjoyed working in the lawyer’s office in Selkirk for several years, and while there, established a very special friendship with Shirley Edgington – another that would withstand the test of distance and time.

During her career with the Province she also met the love of her life, Wilf Organ. They were married October 1st, 1966. She had the great joy of being a step parent to his children, Darlene and David, whom she loved dearly and thought of as her own. She and Wilf enjoyed many happy years together, living in St. James and later retiring out to Petersfield in 1976. She and Wilf also enjoyed spending some of the winter in Florida. Wilf’s death in December of 1986 was difficult for Gwen, and she missed him dearly.

Gwen continued to spend some time in Florida, where she eventually met Mike Hurt, who she later married. She and Mike resided in Orlando, Florida where Gwen worked part time for a greeting card company and enjoyed being out on the golf course or out on their boat. With Gwen’s diagnosis of Parkinson’s, and Mike’s failing health, they made the move to Fort Wayne, Indiana to be closer to his family. They were only there a short time when Mike passed away in May of 2010.

In February of 2011, her niece Janice flew down to meet her and return with her to Winnipeg. When driving down Portage Avenue, Gwen said it was so wonderful to look out the window to see everything was familiar! She was so happy to be home and to move into Sturgeon Creek assisted living. She was later moved to Oakview Place, then onto Golden West Lodge.

Gwen won the hearts of all those who cared for her.

She enjoyed and appreciated all the love, support, and friendship from the staff at GWL. Gwen thought of them as her family. She always looked forward to spending special time with her companion Brenda Reznik.

Gwen also enjoyed visits from her step daughter Darlene and family, Carol Carson, and dear friends Claire and Donna Bell, Shirley Edgington and Joan Kerr. Gwen was also reunited with her childhood friend, Norma Cann (nee Clark) from Springhill while at Golden West – a huge blessing to Gwen.

Gwen was predeceased by her parents, brother Jim Fleger and wife Norma, brother-in-law Roy North, nephew Ken North, husband Wilf Organ, step son-in-law David Goodwillie, and husband Mike Hurt.

Gwen is survived by Sister, Orlo North (John Kuharski), step children Darlene Goodwillie and family, and David Organ (Kathie Neu). She will be greatly missed by cousins, nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date, with internment at the Neepawa cemetery with her Husband Wilf. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.

Wojcik’s Funeral Chapels & Crematoriums, Winnipeg, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com

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For Sale: Home to be moved, great deal! Call 1-204-6362012 or 204-841-3264 _____________________ ROUGH LUMBER, FULL DIMENSION 2x8, 2x6, 2x4, windbreak boards. Firewood slabs - 1 cord bundle $60. We buy standing spruce & poplar timber. Tri-J Industries. "Your Local Sawmill" 476-6798 or 476-6349 _____________________ Turquoise colour mix-chesterfield in new cond., very clean, always covered, has foot rests, 91 " long 34 high, chair to match with foot rest. Like new classic water machine, jug at bottom; lge gold base lamp with shade Ph 204-352-4298 (or leave message)

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1 bedroom apartment available April 1st or May 1st, No pets. No smoking. Call 204841-0448 for information. w/d, f/s. _____________________ 3 bedroom, new condos in Neepawa, 5 appliances.

Phone 204-761-8001 or 204-476-6362 (Liz). _____________________ 55 plus, one bedroom downtown apartment. Call 476-3230 _____________________ Churchill Block, Neepawa, 1 bedroom apartment, available immediately. Call 204841-1298 _____________________ Small 3 bedroom house, 6 miles east of Gladstone, Steele-Bridge District. Contact 1-204-385-3721

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TRAILER RENTALS: cargo, dump, equipment, auto, livestock/horse. FORK LIFT TELEPORT 729-8989

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Storage vans (semi trailers) for rent or sale. Anderson's 204-385-2685, 204-3852997 Gladstone.

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Farm Land for Sale: 68 acres in Gladstone town limits. 30 acres cultivated. $2,100/ acre. Call 872-7133

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Budget Tire Co. We buy and sell good used tires.

726-8199, Brandon

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Polled Hereford yearling bulls. Vern Kartanson, Minnedosa. 204-867-2627 or 204-867-7315

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Obituary EDNA “JUDY” MARIE DAVISON (née BARCLAY) January 27, 1936 – March 25, 2017 It is with loving thoughts and heavy Judy lived the last 10 years in Regina, and as always hearts that we announce the came to be loved and cherished by the new people who passing of our beloved mother, met her. She was enormously proud of and loved to see Edna “Judy” Marie Davison, on her growing family. Judy had a special connection with the Saturday, March 25, 2017 at young ones, all of whom cherished her. She loved the many the age of 81. Judy was born trips back and forth to Manitoba, as she enjoyed seeing on January 27, 1936 and was the countryside and changing seasons, especially during the second of four daughters seeding and harvest. to John Morris and Mae Judy was a kind, caring and loving person, beautiful inside Alvina. John Barclay promptly, and out. Despite health issues in later years, she had a registered his new daughters strength of character that kept her cheerful and positive, name as Edna Marie, not quite what without complaint. Judy was devoted to her family and had mother Mae had in mind and Mae declared that their new a determination and voracious appetite it seemed, to read daughter would always be called Judy. Thus began the life all books ever written. All who met her enjoyed her sense of long journey of Edna Marie and Judy, one in the same, our humour, quick wit, her encyclopedic memory, and her pearls beloved mother. of wisdom. As an avid reader, Judy also never passed up The Barclay family lived in the Wolflea Disrtict, near Souris, a newspaper, crossword puzzle, or fashion magazine. She where Judy attended Wolflea school as a young girl, retained a wealth of knowledge and kept herself up to date followed by her graduation from Souris Collegiate Institute. about current affairs and the latest trends. She kept that After school, Judy worked as a telephone operator at Souris mind sharp!

Telephone Office, and she would fondly reminisce about the Mom always wore a beautiful smile and taught all of us to many lifelong friends made in those days. always soldier on in the face of adversity. Even though she Judy met the love of her life, Gerald James Davison, and was petite, a pacifist, and a diplomat, she was mighty and they were married July 5, 1958 in Souris, MB. They started could move mountains with a blue eyed glance. Mom will be their young family in Souris, followed by a move to the town forever in our hearts and on our minds. of Rapid City. Judy was a very busy mother, taking kids to Judy was predeceased by her husband Gerald James swimming lessons, Sunday school and skating. As a young Davison; her parents John Morris and Mae Alvina Barclay mom in a new community, Judy was taken under the wing of (nee Cruickshank); sisters Donna Davison (Keith); sister the Mary and Cyril Martin family, forming a special bond and Marilyn Alberts (Bob); sister Gloria Nakonechney (Tom); fond memories important to Mom the rest of her life. brothers-in-law, Jack and George Davison, Arthur Tully, Bob Judy and Gerald purchased a farm near Rapid City, where Alberts, and Tom Nakonechney; sisters-in-law, Verlie and they worked together and happily raised their family of five.

Francis Davison; granddaughter Amber Lynn McFarland; She was busy gardening, canning, delivering farm meals, and nephews Randall Keith Davison and Christopher and also worked at the Rapid City Telephone Office. If Mom Nakonechney. started the morning baking a chocolate cake and boiling Judy is survived by daughter Lori McFarland (Scott) and their eggs and potatoes for salad, we knew we were going on a daughters, Lisa and Ashley Hewins and her son Christian picnic at the lake, which was one of Mom’s favorite outings.

Hewins; son Kent (Carrie) and their children, Pamela, When she had a spare moment, Mom would be curled up Connor, and Grace; son Murray and his children, Leah and with a book or crossword puzzle. She grew to have many Curtis; son Bradley (Gillian) and their sons, Jonathan and interests, and loved camping and playing cards.

Samuel; daughter Leanna Peppler (Gregg Engele) and After selling the farm, the family returned to Souris, and Judy their daughter Emily Peppler and step-granddaughters, returned to work at the Souris Telephone Office. Their travels Riley Wade-Cummings (Richie) and Shelby; brothers-infollowing work took the family to Saskatchewan, Kindersley, law, Bill and Keith Davison; sisters-in-law, Lois Tully and Rosthern and then to Saskatoon. In these communities, Hazel Davison; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and Judy worked at farm implement dealerships as a parts cousins. technician, as it was evident she was gifted with numbers, Judy was ready and prepared to leave this life and make cataloguing, inventory, and organizing. In Saskatoon, she her journey to heaven to meet the precious loved ones she took these skills to work at Davie’s Electric Eventually, the missed so dearly. She is now with those she loved, awaiting family returned back to Manitoba and purchased a farm those she loved. at Wellwood. Our hard-working Mom finally retired on her A Celebration of Judy’s Life will be held at Speers Funeral 65th birthday from Wheatbelt Equipment in Brandon. On Chapel, 2136 College Avenue, Regina, SK on Saturday, her career path, Judy developed friendships that were April 8, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. with Minister Kathy Platt maintained until the end. officiating. Interment will be held at a later date, in the Souris Mom was very proud of her Winter Clan family heritage Glenwood Cemetery in Souris, Manitoba. In lieu of flowers, and was very involved with the family reunion planning. donations in memory of Judy, may be made to CancerCare She kept in contact with her extended family of cousins and Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E enjoyed their visits, whenever she had an opportunity. To 0V9, donate.cancercarefdn.mb.ca To view full obituary or her Davison in-laws, she was fondly known as “the baby”, leave an online message of condolence, please visit www. as the youngest of the group. She loved Davison getspeersfuneralchapel.com togethers, filled with laughter and music, where a certain nephew would always play Aunt Judy’s favorite song of all time, “Twilight Time”. She danced this song with her handsome beau Gerald at her graduation.

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Obituary LLOYD H DRAYSON March 14, 1924 - March 15, 2017 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather and brother-inlaw. Lloyd was predeceased by his brother Ross (Mildred); son Darryl, and granddaughter Heather Swain. Surviving is Lloyd's loving wife Louise (Pinette) of 70 years; daughter Sherron (Bill) McLean; son Duane (Roselene); grandson Derek (Sarah); great-granddaughter Lily; daughter-inlaw Gloria; granddaughter Dallas (Justin) Gogol; greatgrandson Ryder; special sister-in-law Lucille Good and, his two nieces Robyn (Garth) and Leona. Lloyd was a very quiet man by nature and cared deeply for his family, always putting them first. In his early years he was a grain manager at Manitoba Pool Elevators in Franklin; later employed with the Canadian Grain Commission in Winnipeg; and always well respected by his customers and co-workers. He was a Royal Canadian Legion and Elks Lodge member for many years. Dad was very clever with design and construction. He built a boat, house trailer and many cabins that were moved to his favorite family retreat at Clear Lake; and we still enjoy the last cabin he designed. He enjoyed fishing, boating, curling, socializing with friends and dancing. We can never thank Dad enough for the guidance and fatherly love he provided, and we will always remember his cute little welcoming smile. Golden Door Geriatric Centre has been Dad's home for the past three years. The family thanks Dr. Ross, the Golden Door staff, and members of the Victoria General Hospital and Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service for the kind, gentle and compassionate care they provided to Lloyd and the family. At Lloyd's request, there will be no service. Interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Neepawa, MB. at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in his memory to a charity of your choice. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com

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I'm Free Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free I'm following that path God laid for me I took His hand when I heard him call I turned my back and left you all I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work or play Tasks left undone must stay that way I found that peace at close of day If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembered joy A friendship shared , a laugh, a kiss Ah yes, these things I too will miss Be not burdened with times of sorrow I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow My life's been full, I've savoured much Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch Perhaps my time seemed all to brief Don't lengthen it now with undue grief Lift up your hearts and share with me God wanted me now He set me free

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Jessica Dawyduk & Travis Fischer Grace and Amelia would like to announce the up coming wedding of their parents on July 15, 2017.

There will be a wedding social on April 15, 2017 at the Gladstone Community Centre, 8 p.m - 2 a.m.

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Wedding Social in honor of

Brittany Young & Joe Roulette April 15, 2017 Yellowhead Centre, Neepawa, MB 8 p.m. till 2 a.m.

The family of Lydia Wutke would like to express heartfelt thanks to friends and family for their many acts of kindness following Lydia's passing. We appreciate all the cards, phone calls, texts, flowers, donations and food during this very difficult time. Thank you to the pallbearers for their assistance.

To Clarke's Funeral Home, our thanks for your compassion and guidance is truly appreciated.

Thank you to the staff at the Neepawa Hospital for their excellent care.

Oswald, Miller, Nault family

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This season our team curled in the Brandon Curlettes, Neepawa Competitive League and many bonspiels including Scotties Regional and the Senior Ladies Provincial.

We did not make it to the Provincial Scotties but were successful in winning the Senior Ladies Provincials which was held in Winnipeg. We were very much honored to be Team Manitoba in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

To the community of Arden that hosted our send off and to everyone that attended, donated money, prizes and all that had a part in helping us out, you have left a forever memory engraved in each one of our hearts.

We are forever grateful for all the love, support and best wishes that were shared that evening. Thanks again!

Our Team is extremely lucky and is very humbled by the support given by many businesses, family and friends that make this possible. Our family and friends are our biggest assets when it comes to the support that we receive on and off the ice. We are touched by the support of small communities and our local curling clubs. Our team takes a lot of pride in where we come from and we are very proud of this.

To our coach, John Csversko, we thank you for the time that you have committed to our team. You have stuck by us for many years and we feel that you have helped us tremendously. We look forward to next season. We hope to become an even stronger team and work as a unit.

To the businesses that support our team every year. Your support allows us to participate in the competitive bonspiels that are away from home which is critical to our success. We like to thank our amazing sponsors: Hylife Foods Prairie Forest Products Turko Fertilizers Agwest Equipment International Peace Garden Fowlers Hyundai Allan Acres Sunrise Credit Union Lakewood Hills Golf Course We thank everyone that has been part of our team to make this dream come true!!!

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PUBLIC NOTICE Yard Care and Maintenance

HyLife Foods, a division of the HyLife organization, is engaged in the dressing and processing of hogs for both domestic and world markets.

We are currently receiving tenders for the year round Yard care and Maintenance of our properties in Neepawa, Manitoba.

Submission deadline is April 14, 2017 at 4pm.

All parties under consideration will receive a complete package outlining the requirements of the tender upon request.

Contact: Jason Wilson Senior Manager Distribution and Premise PH # - 204-476-3393 - ext102 email: Jason.Wilson@HyLife.com

Prepared by the Neepawa Ministerial 35 lines St. James Anglican First Baptist Calvary Chapel Knox Presbyterian Roman Catholic

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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.

McCREARY GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB INC. 2017 PESTICIDE CONTROL PROGRAM

R.M. of Minto-Odanah Road Gravelling Proposal 2017 A proposal is requested for a one year period (2017) for the crushing/screening, loading, hauling and spreading or stockpiling of crushed/screened gravel for municipal purposes within the Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah.

• Approximately 38,000 cubic yards • Gravelling to be completed by July 25th or penalty of $1,000.00 per day will be imposed • Each bidder to provide Worker’s Compensation and GST registration numbers • Each bidder responsible to take out removal permits as required by the municipality.

• Submit price breakdown (per cubic yard) for services of: (1) crushing/screening/hauling/spreading from designated pits (2) hauling/spreading from designated stockpiles Proposal forms may be obtained by contacting the municipal office.

Deadline for proposals: April 19th at 4:00 p.m.

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Public Notice is hereby given that the McCreary Golf and Country Club Inc. intends to conduct the following Pesticide Control Programs during 2017.

1. To control turfgrass, diseases and weeds at the McCreary Golf and Country Club at NW 1-21-16W. The projected dates of application will be from May 1, 2017 - November 30, 2017 by use of: • Daconil • Banner Maxx

• Instrata • Roundup

• Par111 • Fiesta

2. To control algae in ponds at the McCreary Golf and Country Club at NW 1-21-16W. The projected dates of application will be from May 1, 2017 - November 30, 2017 by use of: Cutrine Plus 3. To control insect pests at the McCreary Golf and Country Club at NW1-21-16W. The projected dates of application will be from May 1, 2017 - November 30, 2017 by use of: Malathion.

4. The duration of each program will vary within this time period, depending on weather conditions and pest population levels.

The public may send written submissions or objections within 15 days of the publication of this notice to the department below: Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship Environmental Approvals Branch Suite 160-123 Main Street WINNIPEG, MB R3C 1A5

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Help Wanted THE LANSDOWNE RECREATION COMMISSION

manigaming resort

137 ta-wa-pit Drive Clear Lake, MB Wasagaming, MB 204.848.2459 *SPEND SUMMER AT THE LAKE *

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

Looking to hire 2 mature fulltime cleaners from approx. May 2017 to Sept 2017.

Accommodations can be negotiated.

Resumes will be accepted until April 15, 2017, via: Text to: 204.648.3539 Email: info@manigamingresort.com

Advertising MARGARET LAURENCE HOME Employment Opportunity

This position is for a student completing full-time study in the spring and returning to full-time study in the fall. This full-time position begins mid-May and ends September long weekend.

Duties include: greeting the public, tours, yard and house maintenance and cleaning, gift shop supervision, updating museum collection database, and other duties as assigned.

Please send cover letter and resume to: Summer Positions Margaret Laurence Home Box 2099, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

invites applications for a full time (5.75 hrs. per day) Educational Assistant at Fairway Colony School (located 24 km east of Brandon on Highway #1) This Educational Assistant position is a full time position which will commence on a mutually agreed upon date.

Previous applicants must submit an updated cover letter and resume.

Successful candidates must complete a Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry check and will work under the direction of the teacher providing support to students in a multi-grade setting.

Educational assistant positions are dependent on student funding, enrollment levels and school staffing allocations.

Inquiries regarding position may be made to Rhonda Dickenson at 476-2388.

Send resume including references by NOON, Wednesday, April 12, 2017 to: Rhonda Dickenson Coordinator of Student Services Beautiful Plains School Division Box 700 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 TEL: (204) 476-2388 FAX: (204) 476-3606 EMAIL: bpsd@bpsd.mb.ca Only those selected for a short list will be contacted.

Others are thanked for their interest now.

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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.

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

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

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

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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.

For more information Contact Vern McMichael Submit letter of application and resume to: vmcmichael@trsd32.mb.ca Vern McMichael, Principal Alonsa School Box 6, Alonsa, MB, R0H 0A0 Phone 204-767-2168, Fax 204-767-2279Although all applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Bradley Meyers Auctioneer 204-476-6262

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McSherry Auction Service Ltd. ALMA WENZOSKI LATE TED Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.

Location: Beausejour, MB. East 12 Miles on Hwy 44 Then North 2 Miles on Hwy 214. Then 25 Yards West on Buchan Rd #6

The Farm is Sold So Everything Sells to the Highest Bidder!

Contact # (204) 268-1792 JD 4250 Cab 3PH Duals 5,868 Hrs * JD 4040 Cab 540/1000 w JD 148 FEL Duals, 10, 200 Hrs * JD 6620 Combine 2,530 Hrs *84 GMC 7000 Dsl w 16’ B & H * NH 1090 18’ Swather * JD 10’ Offset Disc * Wilrich 2500 24’ Cult * Int 5500 18’ Chisel Plow * JD 8350 24 Run Seeder SA GA FA * JD 3600 6B Plow w * Farm King 50’ Harrows * JD 930 Moco 12’ Disc Bine * JD 535 Rd Baler * NH 1033 Auto Bale Wagon * JD 3PH Hyd 9’ Blade * * More Equip, Livestock Equip , Farm Misc., & Tools *

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

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.

Phone 204-841-0655 (Tom) or 204-476-6214 (Ken)

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Submitted CAA Manitoba Just two week into CAA Manitoba’s annual search for the worst roads in our province, the top 10 list is split between rural and city streets. But with more roads nominated and more votes cast, it’s clear Manitobans are eager to fight for their road to win top dishonor.

“By the midway point of the campaign, we usually see 400 to 450 roads nominated,” said Liz Kulyk, corporate manager of government and community relations of CAA Manitoba. “This year we’ve already seen 5,000 votes cast on 527 roads around Manitoba. Clearly, more Manitobans are engaged in the discussion about the state

of our roads.”

While Chevrier Boulevard, Empress Street and Fermor Avenue have always garnered a significant number of votes, none have ever been on the top 10 list – until now. New rural roads in the running are Dugald Road, which stretches from Winnipeg through Anola, Main Street South in Minnedosa, and Highway 20 north of Riding Mountain Provincial Park.

“Dugald is a busy commuter stretch for so many people,” said Kulyk. “This road is past due for a fix. If it doesn’t take top dishonour in 2017, I’d expect to see it climb the ranks next year if it doesn’t get repaired.”

Voting runs until April 17 at caaworstroads.com/manitoba. Only one vote per

road each day is permitted, though you may vote for as many roads as you’d like.

2017 Worst Roads Current Rankings 1. Manitoba 239, Faulkner 2. Manitoba 353, Brookdale 3. Dugald Road, Anola 4. Chevrier Blvd, Winnipeg 5. Main Street South, Minnedosa 6. Empress Street, Winnipeg 7. Pembina Highway, Winnipeg 8. Main Street South, Carman 9. Manitoba 20, Ochre River 10. Fermor Avenue, Winnipeg 20. Mountain Avenue, Neepawa Updated Rankings to Wednesday, Apr.5.

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Prairie Mountain

Gill & Schmall Agencies 275 3rd Ave, Neepawa, MB MLS# 1707343

2 bdrm, well maintained home. Original hardwood floors, oak cab. fenced yard, paved driveway, sgl. gar.

Near school and shopping.

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FRANKLIN – just 10 miles from Neepawa is home to this well maintained 3 bed house at a very affordable price. Large park like lot. Single attached garage & detached shop.

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This Rustic 4bdrm country home, nestled in 2 acres.

This property has a great shelter belt, flower beds , fruit trees and plenty of storage sheds. This country kitchen has an open concept floor plan with updated appliances, large pantry and an island. Main floor has a 4pc fully renovated bathroom with a free standing shower and a jetted tub.

We have qualified buyers looking for housing!

Troy Mutch Sales Associate Cell: 204-212-1010

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GREAT VIEW from this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath hillside bungalow featuring a main level family room with access to deck & fenced yard.

New price $219,900.

TIME TO MOVE YOUR BUSINESS to a great downtown location? This is it! Over 2600 sq. ft. Plus partly finished basement & 2 revenue suites upstairs.

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2013 Chevy Malibu LT $13,000 73,000kms

2014 Ram 1500 Sport 4X4 Hemi Leather $33,000 91,000kms

2015 Chevy Cruze 1LT Sunroof $14,200 22,000kms

2016 Buick Verano $16,480 22,000kms

2013 Ford Taurus SEL Leather $13,000 82,000kms

2014 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 4X4 All Terrain $43,000 45,000kms

2015 Ram 1500 Sport 4X4 Hemi Leather $36,000 29,000kms

2012 Chrysler 200 Limited Leather $13,000 43,000kms

2013 Nissan Altima Sunroof $12,000 108,000kms

2015 Chevy Camaro LT Coupe $23,000 25,000kms

2015 Dodge Grand Caravan CVP $19,900 33,000kms

2012 GMC Sierra 2500 SLE 4X4 Gas $32,000 49,500 kms

2014 Kia Sorento EX AWD $16,801 125,000kms

2015 Chevy Cruze 1LT Remote Start $12,800 51,000kms

2016 Chevy Impala 2LT V6 – 2 available $23,600 17,000kms

2013 Cadillac SRX AWD Luxury $29,800 60,000kms

2014 Dodge Journey SE Plus $15,000 26,500 kms

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited AWD $35,800 21,500 kms

2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew – 3 available $25,000 23,000kms

2013 Chevy Equinox LT AWD $14,000 130,000kms

2014 GMC Terrain SLE-2 AWD $17,000 97,000kms

2015 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid $23,000 9,200 kms

2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 2LT Crew 4X4 $42,000 5,000kms