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The Neepawa Yellowhead Centre (YHC) has a new president, elected by acclamation at their 7:00 p.m. AGM meeting on Monday, Oct. 15. After four years, Darian Major is stepping down from the president’s seat after the end of his term to welcome a fresh face, Brian McCannell, to the position.

Typically presidency ends after three years, but Major stayed on, with the board’s approval, for an additional year to smooth out a transitional period.

“I think it will be exciting to have a new viewpoint and a fresh set of eyes on the business,” said Major.

“He [McCannell] has a financial background in banking, so I think those attributes lend themselves well to overseeing the role as president in the Yellowhead Centre.”

Major will now take on a new role on the YHC board, focussing on fundraising to improve the

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facility and investments towards the possibility of a new building, as the current one is 47 years old. “ We need to beg in looking at raising money for a new facility, and we need to have money in the bank if we’re going to build one. We have to develop fundraising init iat ives because a new arena and community centre just doesn’t happen overnight.,” Major explained. “We’ve made some signif icant renovations over the last three years, however there are major structural issues that will be need to dealt with within the next 30 to 40 years, and that will require us to build an entirely new facility.”

Darian’s tenure highlights H igh l ight s dur i ng Major’s tenure include items from the YHC’s Capital Projects I mprovement Plan, such as: •New arena boards and glass.

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A collision of McCannell hopes to keep Yellowhead art and fashion viable for years to come

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Prior to the event Weiming Zhao (pictured) completed this oil painting from the deck of the Minnedosa Beach Pavillion on September 27. He donated the artwork to the silent auction.

By John Drinkwater Neepawa Banner & Press A colourful, vibrant event took place during the evening of Thursday, Sept. 27. Entitled “A Collision of Art and Fashion,” was hosted by It’s Time Fashion & Gifts of Neepawa and Inspire Studio of Fine Art of Minnedosa.

The Beach Pavillion provided the venue. Overlooking the picturesque Minnedosa Lake, this is an absolute gem of a location for which the Town should be proud.

Attended by over eighty guests, 12 models showcased fashions by It’s Time with artists demonstrating their artwork. Proceeds from the event, including a silent auction, raised $1,000, which was divided between Neepawa Palliative Care and the Khandewal Primary Care Centre in Minnedosa.

Fashion models were Val & Roxy Kowalchuk, Souris; Sandi Knight, Portage; Roberta Galbraith, Minnedosa; Tamra Rapsky, Minnedosa; Chelsea Henry, Minnedosa; Meaghan Cann, Minnedosa; Michelle Budiwski, Rivers; Jen Davie, Neepawa; Cathy Ford, Neepawa; Adette Tripon, Neepawa; and Dawn Birch, Neepawa.

Artists participating were Julie Tutkaluk (Fused Glass), Marllyn Paterson (Felting), Denise Mayor (Clay Sculpturing), Teresa Wareham (WaterColour), Sandi Knight (Photography), Weiming Zhao (Oil Painting), and Kimme Parrott (Fabric Sculpting).

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Continued from page 1 •New benches.

•New centre-ice score clock.

•Two dehumidifiers to reduce dampness in the arena to improving both the spectator’s experience and ice quality.

•Worked to utilize the arena during the summer months.

•Initiatives to improve ice utilization. (Up over 25% in the last 5 years.)

•New L E D l ight s throughout the ent ire facility.

In short, the arena is now being used “more than ever before”. Major also stressed that all capital projects have been fully paid for through

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government grants and/or sponsors, preventing direct cost to the YHC or the user groups (the folks using the facility).

The new president Brian McCannell, newly appointed president of the YHC board, has been a member for two years, with his third coming up. He worked at the hockey rink previously in his life during high school for a period of three summers, sponsored

by Ha r r is Pha r mac y.

McCannell shared his motivations in seeking presidency with the Banner & Press on Tuesday.

“I’ve spent a long time in the hockey rink. Growing up around Neepawa, I played minor hockey in

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Having worked with Major over the last few years on the board, and being a hockey coach throughout his life, McCannell says he has learned a few things and is ready to go. McCannell is set to keep mov ing forward with the capital improvement plans so the facility viable for years to come.

In a closing comment, McCannell stated “I’m looking forward to the

challenge. We’ve got a great board and a great staff which we’re lucky to have.

I think in the next three years I’m looking forward to seeing what we can do to keep on improving the rink and the hall so all the user groups in the community can enjoy it.”

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As the Roxy Theatre enters its 30th year of community ownership, the Neepawa Theatre Centre (NTC) board of directors has reason to be optimistic.

On Oct 15, the NTC, the volunteer board that owns and operates the Roxy Theatre, held its annual general meeting.

The organization’s financial statements were presented by outgoing treasurer Audrey Heffell. The official net income for the year was $16,858, but much of that was due to grants secured for the theatre’s brick repointing project. If both the grants and the cost of Phase 1 of the project are removed, the net profit is just under $3,000, in line with what was recorded in 2017. The previous year, 2017, was a record year in terms of admissions and 2018 experienced a dip of $10,000 or 21 per cent.

Rental revenue was also down compared to 2017, as there was no rental for major production this year.

Revenue from onscreen advertising was up compared to 2017. Despite reduced income, a profit was maintained thanks to a dramatic reduction in repairs and maintenance costs.

In her report, chair Kate Jackman-Atkinson noted a number well attended special events hosted by the theatre, including free movies for Film Day in Canada and the Manawaka Festival, Jets playoff games and two very well attended Ladies Nights, one of which fell in fiscal year 2018. She also noted an increase in bookings for private events, such as birthday parties. Within the community in general, Jackman -Atkinson said that there seems to be strong support for the theatre.

Jackman-Atkinson also spoke about the theatre’s major capital project, the repointing of degraded brickwork on the theatre’s west side. Phase 1, the west basement, was completed in early 2018 and funding has been secured for phase 2, the west exterior. Phase 2 will begin as soon as the weather is warm enough in

spring 2019.

In her report, outgoing volunteer chair Michelle Denoon reported that for the coming year, almost all nights have a captain.

In 2018, NTC changed the commitment required by captains from one full weekend, to only one night, and having captains select their own teams, something that was already happening.

The goal was to reduce the time commitment and make it easier for people to captain. While more are still needed, the change has already helped increase the pool of available captains.

The AGM ended with the election of this year’s officers. Kate JackmanAtkinson remains as board chair and bookings chair, Leslee Strelczik remains

social media chair and was named the board’s vice chair, Darlene Dyck remains secretary, Jeff Braun remains facilities chair, Jamie Willis remains digital systems operations chair, Flow Anderson was named advertising chair, Chase Critchlow was named treasurer and Meagan Schmidt was named co-volunteer chair. A second co-volunteer chair and a concession chair will be named at a subsequent meeting. Outgoing chairs Audrey Heffell, Jenna Kilburn and Michelle Denoon were thanked, as were Don Eisner, who left the board earlier this year, and Judy Taylor, whose unexpected passing left a hole at the board table.

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Seeing green

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Weird things from the election trail T he municipal elections are over. Due to the election being on Wednesday and due to the fact our papers go to print on Wednesday at 2 p.m., we won’t have results in this week’s paper. We will get the results up on our web site as soon as we can.

The municipal election has been weird. Some towns have very large numbers of candidates, eight, 11, even 13 in one place. That level of candidate choice and interest has not been seen for a long time. Maybe never!

The issues have been common place in some places and puzzling in others. We hear lots about transparency, accountability and holding the line on taxes. Transparency and accountability should be the expected norm. Holding the line on taxes is a bit tougher as most towns and RMs have a huge problem with water, road and sewer infrastructure being in pretty tough shape. There may come a day when some paved roads will have to be ground up and turned back to gravel. Taxes may have to go up, but a more palatable solution would be to have some more efficiency at the federal level and have the feds give out per capita or per mile grants to local governments.

The Winnipeg mayoral race has centred on one main (and silly in my opinion) issue and that is re-opening the Portage and Main intersection to pedestrian traffic. Wow! Opening neepawa

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Ken Waddell a very wide and dangerous intersection seems like a bad use of scarce tax dollars, when Winnipeg’s streets are just as bad as many smaller towns’ streets.

There are potholes across Winnipeg and in other centres that could devour a car, but some people think that opening P and M is a great idea. Better that Winnipeg crack down on panhandlers, the drug trade and expand homeless shelters and drug treatment centres.

There are weird things also happening in provincial politics, as witnessed by three Manitoba MLAs being booted from their respective caucuses. One was for disagreeing with the party on an issue, two were for alleged inappropriate words or actions. I know two of the MLAs quite well and it’s tough to watch political careers go down that road.

It’s doubtful if any of the three will have future political success, but you never know. Just look to Ontario for an example. Former Ontario PC leader Patrick Brown was run out of town for alleged sexual misconduct. He re-emerged on Monday night

this past week as the duly elected mayor of Brampton. He beat an incumbent woman mayor.

Considering all he was accused of, that is quite the political comeback.

The political process is a complicated one. Perhaps you had a chance to read the column in last week’s papers across Manitoba that was drawn up by the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association. There is an ad on the same topic this week. The PC Manitoba government has stepped into a bucket of barn yard products again and the MCNA has taken strong exception to their mistake. Bill 8, in the present form, is just plain bad for democracy.

It remains to be seen how it will all turn out. In politics, strange things can often happen.

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Fencing and feed for livestock are exempt from provincial sales tax (RST). Also exempt are protective bike helmets, artificial limbs, and children’s safety equipment. Interestingly, so too is retail cannabis.

When the provincial government announced earlier this year what taxes would be applied to recreational cannabis sold in the province, RST wasn’t on that list. Sales of the drug are subject to levies applied by Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries, which include markups of $0.75 per gram, plus an MY additional nine PERSPECTIVE per cent. Retailers also have to pay a “social responsibility fee”, Kate amounting to six Jackman-Atkinson per cent of their revenues. There is also a federal tax, which will be split between the provincial and federal governments.

Despite all these taxes, the decision was made to not include RST because the provincial government was worried about high prices.

Unlike most other products, legal weed is competing against a well established black market which isn’t subject to taxes and levies. In August, Families minister Scott Fielding was quoted by the CBC, saying that their priority is to eliminate the black market. RST continues to be charged on the sale of medical marijuana.

I support the purchase of necessities being RST exempt and I have few issues with legal cannabis, but I don’t believe its sale should be exempt from sales taxes. Especially not when the relatively recent addition of RST to previously exempt items, such as insurance, impact the province’s competitiveness.

The applicable taxes and levies already make legal cannabis much more expensive than that bought on the black market. The Leaf, the Winnipeg Free Press’ Cannabis-centred news site, compiled data about prices across Canada on Oct 17. They found the lowest price in Manitoba was $11/gram. For the provinces where there was data, this is the third highest price in Canada. Following legalization, many customers switching from the black market commented on the price difference, reported to be as much as double what they were used to paying.

Regardless of the rhetoric, the legalization of cannabis is an important new revenue stream for governments. If the goal really were to eliminate the black market, the government could have acted like the big player they are— using low prices and policing to drive the black market out of business. The levies and fees are to help cover health care costs and addiction services, but the government already pays these; by effectively pushing the black market out, they would cut down on the health costs associated with tainted drugs as well as reduce costs associated with people being “upsold” the harder drugs that black market sellers will have to shift their business towards. With a weakened black market, taxes and levies could resume.

If it were really about cutting out the black market and not raking in revenue, Manitobans would be allowed to grow their own cannabis, something that the federal legislation allows.

For the bulk of those who will consume cannabis now that it’s legal, I don’t think price is the issue. Instead, it will be safety and convenience, and these can really only be provided by legal resellers.

The regular users will likely stick with “their guy”, but I predict we’ll see something similar to what we saw with file sharing. Once it became easy to buy movies and music digitally online, people were happy to pay for something that was convenient, legal and posed no threat of infecting their computers.

We are at the tip of an iceberg, in uncharted waters when it comes to legal cannabis. I don’t think the black market will ever be stomped out, it remains for tobacco and alcohol, but I think the legal market will win out. The government just needs to decide how that will happen, and over how long.

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Four weeks of gratitude, part four Observation

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oday, I offer the final three items on my list of things for which I am grateful.

Items 10 through 12 reflect where I am at this point in my life. Of all the things I list, next to my family, these are the ones for which I am most grateful.

10) Friends—those who think I’m a good egg even though I’m somewhat cracked.

During my college and seminary years, I was told that ministers should never have close personal friends in the congregations they serve. “You must treat everyone the same,” my teachers said. “You cannot allow your objectivity to be clouded by a personal friendship.” Over the years, I have seen the wisdom of those words and have been very selective as to who I welcome into my life as a friend.

However, several strong friendships have been formed. These people have helped keep me sane and stable during times of crisis and by their prayers and words of encouragement, have

that I could never have done in any of the other places where I have lived—things like speak to the community at Remembrance Day services, get involved in television and mass media, become a better writer than I was 18 years ago and for the last nine years, work at a job that, had I not been called to ministry, I would have chosen as my career.

Along the way, I have met m a ny wonder f u l people who, like me, have a deep love for this part of rural Canada and for those who live and work here. I cannot think of a better place in which to spend the years I have left.

Nor can I think of a nicer group of people with which to spend them.

12) The Community of Faith—diverse, yet one in Christ.

Of the 42 years I have spent in ministry, the last 18 have been, by far, the most fun, the most effective and the most rewarding.

I have, in those years, d r iven t he equ iva lent of two trips around the world at the equator, in five different vehicles, to lead worship and preach in 25 churches of f ive different faith traditions in 12 different communities of south-western Manitoba.

I have learned two things from this experience. First, the family of God is as diverse as any family can be. But we agree on the two things that matter most.

We believe in God and we acknowledge his son, Jesus Christ, as our redeemer and king.

Second, we may do things differently when we gather for worship, but we share a common purpose—to declare our faith in God and offer our praises for the things we have been g iven— abundant life today, new life in Christ and eternal life after death.

This is my gratitude list for 2018. What’s yours?

was the moon. So nearly full that I needed to look twice to see which portion was less than round. The moon was glorious. Strong enough to cast shadows. Strong enough to brighten the unlit portions of the streets. Not strong enough to entice me to try the Trans Canada Trail east of the hospital. Perhaps if I had had a cohort?

I marvel at the wonder of a wee small light in a dark night. A candle, a flashlight, a cell phone. Their rays dispel darkness, comfort and encourage. I understand why some, not all children, (and by that I mean also adults!) appreciate a light at night. That glow in the hallway prevents one from

barking their shins or slamming a shoulder as we lurch to the bathroom.

One remedy for insomnia suggests counting all the little lights in your home rather than counting sheep.

The one on the microwave, the television, the clock, the stove – the list goes on, there are a goodly number of them. Now, in the darkness of the midnight, the flash of my Fitbit looks bright!

We have come a long way.

Those early prairie years when the glimmer of light implied a farm yard. A lamp in the window shone a long way. The yard light broke the darkness and then the dusk to dawn lights went a step further. Do we see the stars?

Do we marvel at the northern lights? Is the lightening storm as dramatic? Perhaps it is time to step away from as much man made light as possible and appreciate more fully the God given ones. A metaphor with many meanings.

FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein

helped me find healing and wholeness. Some are here, some are far away, some are in heaven. But I thank God every day for every one of them.

11) Community—those who welcome, value and provide opportunities for immigrants.

I consider myself an immigrant; even though my home town is only 1,200 km from the town in which I currently live. When I moved from A lberta to Manitoba 22 years ago, it was like moving to a different world. The politics were different. The temperament of the people was different. So was the education system. It took a while to adjust; but I did and I am now proud to call myself a Manitoban.

This community has allowed me to do things

Night lights

As I sit and chat with you, it is close to ten of the pm. The dogs and I have completed our steps for the day. The air was brisk, refreshing. The cold seeped through the denim of my jeans and chilled my legs – that tingling winter feeling.

As we briskly covered the blocks, the wide variety of yard lights struck me.

We passed a fire breathing dragon, countless pumpkins, ghosts swaying and dancing, a big black cat, and Halloween images floating on garage walls. There were also strings of lights, more festive than the immediate season, and I recognise that while a farmer makes hay while the sun shines, we try to get up our Christmas lights before we freeze nose and toes putting them up. Some homes had decorative fall wreaths and arrangements; one had a pine cone and ribbon wreath. It would appear that we are at a crossroad of holidays.

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen It is wonderful that folks embrace the seasons and embrace displaying their passion for it- whatever the season may be. I never have been a Halloween fan.

Not in my customs – other than the afternoon party in elementary school, complete with a homemade costume, games and treats. Perhaps it was living way out in the country, surrounded by conservative families, that squelched that fever. I do love Christmas, need a few blue lights, but wait until the Saturday before the Sunday of Advent to get into that season. Also a custom from my early years.

The other light that I observed in the night walk

By Addy Oberlin

T

he weather is beautiful in Alberta and the farmers are out trying to get their crops in before the snow starts to fall. I hear that in Manitoba the farmers are working against weather and time to finish their harvest. I remember a farmer’s saying that the harvest is never done until it is in the bin.

Now living in the oil country, I can see that here too they are working hard to get maintenance done before the weather gets too cold or the snow closes the roads into the oil fields.

We are happy when we can say the job is done and God has given us the weather we needed to do it. Yes we can talk a lot about weather and how much damage we do to this earth and how the climate is changing, but the ultimate changer of climate and weather is our Lord God who created this earth and the sky and everything concerning this earth.

In the last verse of Genesis 1 it says: “and God saw everything that He had made, and, behold, it was very good.

We can rest in knowing that God made it all good.

Letters

Legalization misses the mark

The total focus of the liberal marijuana legalization is all about recreational pot smoking.

A legal age customer can walk into any government approved retail outlet and buy all the buds he or she can carry out. Smoke enough joints and you will get high as a kite. No different than consuming too much alcohol.

Now if I wanted to purchase a small bottle of CBD oil at this same outlet, I would be asked to show my medical marijuana certificate. CBD oil will reduce inflammation and pain, relieve muscles spasms, has anti seizure properties, combats anxiety and is a sleep aid.

No amount of CBD consumption will get a person high.

So why does one need a special certificate to purchase a product which takes the pain away from an old body?

Why does the government want to control oil from a plant used by the Chinese for over 5,000 years?

Looks like the Liberals are more interested in making money off the recreational user than providing access to those who need CBD oil as a medicine. Leaving out the marijuana oils in the Liberal legalization plan is a huge mistake.

Sincerely, Inky Mark, former MP Dauphin, Manitoba

Thumbs up, thumbs down

Thumbs up to the Manitoba Hydro crews who promptly restored the power after the Aug. 3 tornado.

Thanks Alan and crews.

Thumbs up to the volunteers, Christian Aid Ministries, Christian Disaster Rel ief, Bir n ie, who volunteered their time to help clean up the Alonsa tornado disaster area.

Your help was overwhelming.

Russell & Caroline Cabak Silver Ridge, MB

Would you like to send a thumbs up or thumbs down to an individual or group in the community?

Please send it our way. Submissions must include a name and must be under 100 words. We want to hear from you!

In person: 243 Hamilton St. Neepawa By fax: 204-476-5073 By email: news@neepawabanner.com

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Neepawa COPP donates AED to Budz ‘n Bloom

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

When there is a medical emergency and every second counts, access to an automated external defibrillator (AED) could be the difference between life and death. With that in mind, Neepawa’s Citizens on Patrol Program (COPP) has donated one of these important mobile devices to Budz ’n Bloom Daycare Centre. For now, the AED unit will be stationed at the current daycare facility at 101 Hamilton Street, but it will be transferred to their new location along Mountain Avenue once construction is completed.

An AED is a portable device that can diagnose the life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias such as ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia. It delivers a shock, also known as defibrillation, which can stop the arrhythmia, which allows

3/4 cup peanut butter 3/4 cup honey 1/3 cup canola oil 2 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. cinnamon 3 cups large flake oatmeal 1/3 cup wheat germ PHOTO BY GORD GILBERTSON

Pictured (L-R) CST Jens Houwen, Donna Gork-Todoruk, Len Pritchard, and Brien Walsh

the heart to reestablish an effective rhythm.

Brien Walsh, a representative with COPP, explained to the Banner & Press why the organization decided to donate the device to Budz ’n Bloom.

“Neepawa Citizens On Patrol Program received an automated external defibrillator through the Heart & Stroke AED placement program about two

years ago. It was decided in August that the community could be better served if the AED was passed on to an organization that where we as a community service group C.O.P.P felt it would be of the most benefit. We are pleased to see Bud’z n’ Bloom as the recipients of this life-saving device.”

Neepawa Citizens on Patrol Program is a community volunteered organization

that acts as the “eyes and ears” in the community through prevention initiatives. Its members patrol within the town limits, identifying suspicious activities and reporting those activities to the RCMP. They also manage the Speed Watch program, which alerts drivers of their actual speed as they drive through Neepawa’s main street.

By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

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Peanut butter oats bar

Make a batch of these easy to take with you bars for the freezer.

Almost $3,000 raised for mental health It has been confirmed recently that Miles for Mental Health collected a total of $2,800 this year, which committee member Diane Martin states is twice as much as last year. From the $2, 800 figure, $2, 300 has been donated directly to Project 11, a mental wellness organization that teaches positive coping skills, focussing of the mind, increasing self-awareness, and how to build positive relationships; and $500 to the Beautiful Plains

Helen Drysdale out of helen’s kitchen

1/3 cup shredded coconut 1/3 cups raisins, chopped 2/3 cup mini chocolate chips 1/3 cup shelled sunflower seeds

In a large bowl mix well the peanut butter, honey, oil, vanilla and cinnamon.

Add the remaining ingredients and stir until blended.

Oil a 9x13” pan and press the mixture into the pan.

Press down hard! Bake at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool and cut into bars. Enjoy.

Help H.O.P.E. “Scare Away Hunger”

By Kailyn Hanke Submitted

Did you know that 12.1 per cent of Manitoba homes face food insecurity every year? Well, NACI’s H.O.P.E. group is here to help this Halloween night.

On Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., instead of collecting candy, students will be collecting non-perishable food items like canned goods, cereal, pasta, and peanut butter. Students will stop by your home and collect any food items or monetary donations you can share. All contributions will be donated to the local Salvation Army and used to support people within our community. We encourage you to help H.O.P.E.“Scare Away Hunger” on the spookiest night of the year!

Dr. Gerard Murray SUBMITTED PHOTOS

Left: Diane Martin (right) presented a cheque to Charmaine Brown, staff person with Project 11, on Sept. 28. Right: Diane Martin presenting a cheque to superintendent Jason Young, Oct. 11.

School Division (BPSD).

All proceeds will be used to provide training in

P roject 11 work shops and programs, and/or to provide BPSD students with

Project 11 programs.

Next year’s event will take place on Aug. 25.

Optometrist 418 Mountain Ave. ~ Neepawa •Evening Appointments Available•

PHONE: 476-5919

Rural Outlook

OCTOBER 26, 2018

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Gladstone 4-H Handi-workers start up for fall The first meeting for the Gladstone Handi-Workers 4-H club was held on Sept.

27 7:00pm at the United Church annex. Twenty-two members attended the first 4-H meeting of the year and about a half a dozen leaders.

Head leader Kynda Pollard stated that 26 members enrolled so far. Some of this year’s 4-H projects include Smart Sitters, sewing, photography, crafts around the world, Cloverbuds, wood burning, wood working, and foods.

After a short discussion the 4-H members elected new executive for the club.

The executive members are as follows: James YorkeAshman as President; Ana Armitage as Vice President; Siobhan Yorke-Ashman as Secretary; Mason Pollard as Treasurer; Joshua Yorke-Ashman as Historian (Scrapbook keeper); Morgan Campbell as Reporter.

A few willing members were involved in the SeCan event. SeCan donates a monetary amount to local 4-H clubs when members have their photo taken with

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By Morgan Campbell

Gladstone 4-h Handi-workers

certain SeCan signs. We are hoping that our club may receive $250 for this.

A word of appreciation to SeCan seed growers for supporting 4-H. Upcoming events for the club include our next meet-

ing to be held at the United Church annex at 6:30pm on Oct. 29. A pizza party for all members is being planned for Friday, Nov. 23 at 5:00pm. More details will be available at the October meeting.

SUBMITTED PHOTOS

Above left: 4-H executive members Mason Pollard, Siobhan Yorke-Ashman, James Yorke-Ashman, Joshua Yorke-Ashman, Morgan Campbell, and Ana Armitage.

Above right: 4-H members James Yorke-Ashman, Darren Carruthers, Miranda Campbell, and Siobhan Yorke-Ashman took pictures for the SeCan project.

Cattle Market Report

269 Hamilton Street

3-400 lbs.

4-500 lbs.

5-600 lbs.

6-700 lbs.

7-800 lbs.

8-900 lbs.

Bulls

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Charles D. Taylor B.A., LLB. Michael J. Davids, B.A., LLB. Michael J. Davids, B.A., LLB. Sarah J. Fast, B. Comm.

J.D. PH: (Hons), 476-2336

Steers

$2.50 - 2.78 $2.30 - 2.61 $2.10 - 2.34 $2.00 - 2.1975 $1.90 - 2.145 $1.80 - 2.04 $0.70 - 0.985

Heifers

204-476-2336

3-400 lbs. $2.00 - 2.345 4-500 lbs. $1.90 - 2.30 5-600 lbs. $1.80 - 2.12 6-700 lbs. $1.60 - 1.785 7-800 lbs. $1.60 - 1.805 8-900 lbs. $1.50 - 1.68 Cows $0.65 - 0.92 1,411 head sold

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Ad deadline is Tuesday at noon!

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Teams and individuals welcome!

For more information or to join:

Men’s Night - Mondays & Wednesdays 7pm Call Allistair: 204-385-2733

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Harvest

Sale ends October 31

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Sides & Fronts of Beef $3.15 / lb Hinds of Beef $3.29 / lb Ground Beef $2.99 / lb T-Bone Steaks $7.99 / lb Ribeye Steaks $10.99 / lb Striploin Steaks $6.99 / lb 11 lb box of Bacon $50.00 Inside & Outside Round Roast $3.69 / lb

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The annual seasonal flu vaccine is available to all Manitobans at no charge. It will offer protection against four seasonal flu strains.

An annual flu vaccine is especially important for those at increased risk of serious illness from the flu, their caregivers and close contacts.

If you are 65 or older or have a chronic illness, you should also get a pneumo vaccine. One pneumo vaccine may give you a lifetime of protection.

To get your free flu vaccine, contact your public health nurse, doctor, pharmacist or call Health Links – Info Santé at or toll-free

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Looking Back

OCTOBER 26, 2018

1978: Discovery Train comes to Brandon

By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

has been demolished to again make room for an expansion of said garage.

110 years ago, Tuesday, October 27, 1908 The Canad ian mile record for an auto was lowered to 1.08 on Saturday

by C. Power of Winnipeg.

80 years ago, Tuesday, October 25, 1938 Gr e at B r it a i n a nd Germany have started a joint effort to mediate between China and Japan.

A French police drive against a spy ring allegedly serving Italy has brought the arrest of one of its own inspectors.

G er m a ny w a nt s to become a third partner to the British-United States trade treaty now under negotiation in Washington.

Establishment of an air training command for Canada, with headquarters at Toronto, has been announced by the minister of defence.

Propaganda minister Goebbels has asserted t h at Na z i G er m a ny, strengthened by territorial gains, would become one of the world’s strongest military powers within five years.

T he Japa nese have conquered Canton with little resistance and it is expected the provisional capital of Hankow will fall at any time. It is conceded that China is licked by the huge Jap war machine.

Leakage of information relat ing to Ca nad ia n defence matters is worrying t he n at ion a l defence department. For some time items considered of a highly confidential character have found their way into public circulation.

100 years ago, Friday, October 25, 1918 G er ma n subma r i ne depredations in September were notably less than in previous months.

It is estimated that five million people have died of starvation or malnutrition during the war.

All parts of Macedonia invaded by Bulgarians have been evacuated by them, and the Greeks are keen to attack Turkey.

Ger man pr isoners recently captured in France say that evacuation had been decided on some weeks ago and was in progress ever since.

The Kaiser continues to howl for peace and the allied armies continue to drive the German armies toward the Rhine. The British have got Valenciennes.

President Wilson has once again taken to writing notes to the Kaiser, but with two million United States soldiers in France he is more “sassy” than he used to be when there were none.

Events are developing fast in the Balkans. French troops are reported to have reached the Danube river at Vidin, which is on the boundary between Bulgaria and Romania, and only about 60 miles from the Austrian border.

From the declaration of war up to June last the British navy had grown from a gross tonnage of two and a half millions displacement and a personnel of 140,000 to six and a half millions d i s p l a c e m e nt a n d a personnel of 400,000.

90 years ago, Friday, October 26, 1928 France is said to be building 31 warships.

A British scientist claims to have overcome the law of gravity.

Argentina has forgiven P a r a g u ay w a r d ebt s exceeding a billion dollars.

One of t he ancient landmarks of Neepawa— the Ludlow blacksmith shop building, which was moved back to make room for the present Rutledge garage—

70 years ago, Thursday, October 28, 1948 Tony Evans’ boxing and wrestling class is going strong out at the airport Drill Hall. He has the boys, Murray Wilkie, Bill Adams, Keith Partaker and others learning the fine points (if there are any) of modern wrestling, and the boys are becoming quite adept at the grappling game.

60 years ago, Friday, October 24, 1958 Final plans are now being made by the Boys and Girls Committee of the Neepawa Lions Club for the entertainment of the youth of Neepawa and district at the annual Hallowe’en Party to be held in the West Park School Auditorium.

The proposed plan calls for a program consisting of three parts. First, there will

be prizes awarded for the pre-school children and to Grades 1 to 8 for the best fancy and comic costumes.

Following this, there will be an amateur show.

The Melody Pals will supply the dance music for the teenage dance at which prizes will be awarded for the best costumes and for novelty dances. In addition to this, the teenagers will receive free cookies and chocolate bars.

50 years ago, Friday, October 24, 1968 During the f irst two weeks of October, colorful posters covered the walls at Viscount School as students’ campaigns were carried out for positions in the student council. Witty slogans were added to the posters and badges.

The elections held on Oct. 9 carried the following results: President, Wayne Larsen; vice-president, Carol Holmstrom; secretary treasurer, V. Stoddart; editor, Valeria Murrie; social convener, Ruth Lobban; girls’ sports representative, Beverly Masters; boys’ spor t s r e pr e s e nt a t i v e , G l e n Jackson.

40 years ago, Thursday, October 26, 1978 People of all ages are curious to discover what Canada’s Discovery Train

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BANNER & PRESS ARCHIVES

Folks from Neepawa and area flocked to join the crowd in Brandon surrounding the Discovery Train. The train remained for three days before continuing on its way.

is all about. The train began its 19 city inaugural tour of Canada in Kingston, ON. on July 22 and will end the trip on Nov. 15 in Sault Ste. Marie. Viewers from Neepawa and area can explore the train and its moving sidewalks at Brandon’s CP Rail Station from Saturday, Oct. 29 to Tuesday, Oct. 31, 1978.

30 years ago, Tuesday, October 25, 1988 Charlie Mayer, who won the federal riding of Portage-Marquette in 1979, is now running for the seat in the redistributed riding of Lisgar-Marquette.

Mayer was in Neepawa

last Thursday to open his constituency off ice.

He said that as a party, the conservatives have “behaved as a national government.”

20 years ago, Monday, October 26, 1998 T he for mat of t he Neepawa all-candidates forum was roundly criticized by several anonymous telephone callers to The Neepawa Press last week.

One ca l ler sa id he submitted questions for mayoral candidate Ken Waddell that went unasked

by moderator Nelson Jackson.

Three other callers said their questions were never asked during the course of the 2-½ hour forum sponsored by the Neepawa and District Chamber of Commerce.

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Recipients of the 2018 Little Valley Jamboree

SUBMITTED PHOTOS

Little Valley Jamboree (LVJ) recently presented cheques to its three 2018 recipients. Funds raised from admissions to LVJ are donated to different special needs children every year. This year, each family received $12,500 to put towards medical expenses and therapies for their child.

Top left: Three-year-old Brody Hall, with his family and LVJ committee members Glen Birnie and Tammy Levandoski. Brody suffers from seizures as well as multiple other disorders, however he continues to defy doctors’ expectations every day. His family wants to provide him with special equipment to help keep him on the go.

Bottom left: Brigham McNabb with his family and LVJ committee members Terry and Colleen Woychyshyn. Brigham, who is almost five now, was diagnosed with Global Developmental Delay as a result of a rare genetic disorder. He loves to play outside and his family would like to provide him a safe area for him to do that.

Right: Laina Boyd with her family and LVJ committee member Rod Lewandoski.

Laina is six years old and has Global Developmental Delay. Her family would like to provide her with therapies that will help her interact with others and express her emotions in a gentle way.

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10 NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS OCTOBER 26, 2018

“We’re in pretty good shape, folks.”

Chase the Ace prize won

Cautious optimism at NACTV AGM

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

“That’s the last time we’ll see that,” said Bennet.

Nee paw a Ac ces s C om mu n it y Television (NACTV) held its annual general meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 23.

The event featured a catered dinner and live auction, which gave the night a much more celebratory feel. It turned out that once the year-end financials were announced, there was actually a reason to celebrate.

Board member Dave Bennet confirmed at the AGM that the station had generated a net income over the fiscal year ending Aug. 31 of $19,005.09.

That’s a dramatic improvement over the previous year when NACTV made a profit of just $840.01 and 2016 when the station posted a loss of $12,760.44.

Total income for the year was announced at $90,177.62 and expenses were listed at $71.172.53. Bennet credited the acquisition of revenue through royalties as a significant reason for the improved results. Increased advertising commitments and support for Bigger Bingo were also acknowledged.

“We’ve been able to make some improvements to our bottom line.

The royalties are the biggest number of note. That amount listed in the financial report ($29,860. 21) actually includes back payments stretching back to 2016,” stated Bennet. “Overall, looking at the numbers, we’re in pretty good shape folks.”

General manger’s update In his manager’s report, NACTV general manager Ken Waddell explained the royalties were received through an organization known as the Canadian Broadcast Rights Agency (CBRA). The CBRA administers Canadian retransmission royalties for programs and signal compilations owned by private Canadian commercial radio and television broadcasters and for the privately-owned affiliates of the CBC/SRC. He also noted that of the 200 different varieties of national and specialty channels available through MTS, NACTV has better viewers numbers than 50 of those channels.

That information was provided directly by MTS officials.

As for an update on equipment, Waddell stated that improvements are ongoing, as the CRTC now mandates that all stations be able to broadcast in digital by 2021. The equipment at the Yellowhead Centre control booth was also upgraded.

Still some challenges to face It wasn’t all positive news, however, as Bennet noted that this would be the last year NACTV received funding from MTS Television. Over the course of the year, the station had received $11,000 from the cable service provider. Recent changes to the CRTC regulations now free MTS from covering local content in this manner.

Top picture: The immediate reac t ion o f t he c rowd was one of shock af ter Pam Birch found the Ace of Spades from the ten remaining cards. The ace was found during the second intermission of the Neepawa Natives game on Saturday, Oct. 20 against Selkirk.

Lef t: Neepawa Natives board member Kevin Cook presents the cheque to Birch for $11,790.

PHOTOS BY EOIN DEVEREUX

NACTV board The final matter of the evening was the election of the NACTV board.

Members Dave Bennet, Myra Bennet, Don Walmsley, Michelle Walmsley, Jamie Willis, Rrain Proir and Flow Anderson? A notable name not on that list was Jean Borchardt, who after 30 plus years of service to the station, had decided to step down. Borchardt was honoured by those in attendance for her commitment to the station and the community. She expressed her gratitude to everyone for their support and added that she will continue to assist the station moving ahead, just in a more limited capacity.

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A display of Grit and Grace Fitness and fashion show inspires

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press

Great lineup for 2018-19 Kaleidoscope Concert Series

By Moira L. Woods Submitted

On Thursday, Oct. 18, Whitey’s Fitness & Body You can still purchase a ticket for $65 at ArtsForward Shop and It’s Time Fashion or at the Roxy Theatre in Neepawa at our first concert, & Gifts teamed up to put and you can pay $20 at the door to see each concert; on Grit and Grace, a fitness only $5 for balcony seats for students or children. and fashion show. This was Our first concert of the season is Jack Jackson: Spottheir second of what they light on Country Stars as Marty Robins and it’s on hope to make an annual Thursday, Nov. 1, at 7:30 p.m. at the Roxy. Through event at Whitey’s gym. songs and stories, (sometimes sad… sometimes funny), The purpose of the evening seasoned performer and story teller, “Jack Jackson” was to show the ladies who will walk you through the musical career of Country attended two great ways Music’s Marty Robins, as he honours his memory and to make themselves feel his musical legacy. Enjoy Jack Jackson and his talented beautiful and confident. team of musicians. They’ll bring you to the edge of The f irst half of the PHOTO BY KIRA PATERSON show was a 40 minute Pictured above are the workout demonstrators and fashion models as well as the your seats. You will be reminiscing to the songs that strength workout that was owners and operators of Whitey’s Fitness & Body Shop and It’s Time Fashion & Gifts. made Marty Robins famous.

This year, back by popular demand, is Don Amero demonstrated by some of Back row (from left): Alanna Ford, Jenna Lowry, Belinda Stewart, Barb Reid, Whitey’s gym members. Bev Davie, Olga Ivanets. Middle row: Pam Birch, Tara McCarty, Andrea Wilson, with a Christmas show and he’s bringing surprise The ladies were at all dif- Sherry Hollier, Michelle McKay, Sherrie White, Michelle Jarvis, Mavis Kulbacki, guests. Don Amero’s silky vocals and lovable stage ferent levels, some having Maidyl Abello. Front row: Rhian Beever,Sherry Francis, Shelley Graham, Ashley presence will give you a taste of the real deal. Don been members for many McCaughan, Chloe Hamilton, Ineke Mack.

Amero is here for our second concert at the Roxy on yea r s a nd ot her s havMonday, Dec. 10, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. ing just joined the gym The third concert is the MTC Production this year recently. They all shared titled “Buying the Farm” and it’s on Thursday. Feb. why they enjoy going to 14, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. at the Roxy. This is always a top the gym and encouraged notch performance of live theatre! spectators not to be scared Our fourth concert is The Janzen Boys and Mika to join. They emphasized Dawn and it’s on Thursday, Mar. 14, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. how great they felt after at the Roxy and our final concert of our series packworking out and how supage. This is a double whammy with amazing young portive and welcoming all artists. Experience family country and bluegrass band the gym members are to with the Janzen Boys and southern prairie sweetheart newcomers.

Mika Dawn.

The second part of the The Kaleidoscope Concert committee are offering night was the fashion show. an extra concert this year. We were able to book the Many of the gym members Strathclair Theatre Chorus. This is an extra concert who had been doing demfor $20 a ticket (not part of our season ticket package). onstrations, as well as a The Strathclair Theatre Chorus is on Saturday, Jan. few extra volunteers, took 19, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. at the Neepawa United Church at to the catwalk. It’s Time 475 Mountain Avenue.

This chorus is amazing. Many employees had fun dresshave driven to Strathclair to watch and listen to their ing the ladies up to show off performances and now we have them performing in some of the store’s clothing PHOTOS BY KIRA PATERSON and inspire the spectators Neepawa this January!

Left: Maidyl Abello models an outfit from It’s Time. of all ages, shapes and Mark your calendars folks! It’s going to be an astoundAbove: Michelle Jarvis demonstrates part of a sizes to try some new looks ing season of concerts! strength workout. that they didn’t know they could pull off.

Watch Our Annual “It’s all about empowNow is our chance to change the world. To make

ering you, when you step sure no child is disabled by polio ever again. just a little bit out of your Please comfort zone, whether it join Neepawa Rotarians and donate to end polio forever.

A Major Fundraiser of the is pushing yourself at the polio.org/donate Now is our chance to change the world. To make

g ym or wearing somesure no child is disabled by polio ever again. thing you have admired World Please join Neepawa Rotarians and donate toPolio end polioDay forever.- Oct. 24 on others but have never Proceeds towards Furnishings for new Budz’ N Bloom Day Care, polio.org/donate felt comfor t able wearalong with other community projects, exchange programs and international projects World Polio Day - Oct. 24 ing yourself,” says Ineke Mack, owner of It’s Time Fashion and Gifts. “Doing 6 p.m. on Access 12/Channel 30, 592-Bell, 30-MTS, antennae & nactv.tv this f itness and fashion This close

• Sports Equipment • Electronics • Gift Certificates This close

show is an awesome way • Travel Voucher • Grooming • Clothing • Ag Products that these ladies get to show off their hard work.”

They sold tickets for READ OUR AUCTION PAGE! admission to the event, The complete list of auction items is included as a full page in the with the money going to a November 2 and 9 issues of The Neepawa Banner & Press good cause. Over $800 was raised and non perishable foods were also collected all to go to Neepawa’s food The Auction is at the NACTV Studio • Starts 6 p.m.

• On-Site Bidding • Phone bidding 204-476-2639 & 204-476-0355 • Text bidding 204-476-6214 & 204-476-0420 bank.

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Thursday, November 15, 2018

12 NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS OCTOBER 26, 2018

Neepawa’s Salvation Army thriving at new location

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

It’s almost been a full year since Neepawa’s Salvation Army moved into its new location within the former Co-op building on Mountain Avenue. And while the transition into the larger space hasn’t come without a few hiccups, Neepawa and Area Salvation Army manager Amanda Naughton-Gale said that overall experience has been extremely positive.

“We are so impressed with the year so far. It’s really exceeded our expectations. We’ve been busy since day one and we continue to be busy. Lots of stuff going in and lots of stuff going out. It’s been such a great transition for us,” stated Naughton-Gale.

“The amount of clothing and winter items and

even sumcome i n a nd mer item s help them out. have really allowed us Other to, obviousbenefits ly meet the A s for t he needs of the other aspects community, of the Salvabut also meet t i o n A r m y ’s t he ne e d s campaign aside of some of from the thrift our clients. store, NaughWe’ve got so ton-Gale said much more the additional PHOTOS BY EOIN DEVEREUX variety and Pictured is Neepawa’s Salvation Army Thift Store, as it appears at its current space has alwe can put location in the old Co-op building. lowed for the out so much explorat ion more then people are able Street. Naughton- Gale required the hiring of and expansion of those to get the things they need, noted that it took them a additional staff. In total, other important services. little bit of time to figure there are five employees almost immediately.”

“Already, the business of out the flow of the building. working either on a full- the store has allowed us to She acknowledged their time, part-time or on a provide different services.

More space The new space that the processing room has been casual basis. That’s nearly So my focus now is more on organization moved into altered about five times double what was required the family services side, as late in 2017 is 6,000 square over the course of the last at the previous location. opposed to the thrift store feet (sq. ft.), with 3,000 sq. 12 months, but now it’s set Naughton-Gale added that side. I’m now more able to ft. specifically for retail. up in a way that works for they’ve also had a great focus on the needs of our response to their volunteer clients and really see how That was 1,300 sq. ft. everyone.

For employees, the move list, as anywhere from 16 we can help people. So, one more than their previous location at 309 Davidson has been positive, as it has to 20 regular volunteers of those things that we did

this year was gather community partners together to see what they saw as our role in the community. And from that, we’ve been able to pick up a couple of things that should be priorities,” said Naughton-Gale. “Another thing we’re moving ahead on is the food explorers program. That sees kids from the ages of 9 to 11 to participate in a sevenweek course that teaches them how to cook. How to easily do things at home.

That’s an example of other programs we’ve been able to move on because of the new location.”

Currently, a customer appreciation day has been scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 1. Naughton-Gale hopes everyone will come down and help them celebrate the successful conclusion of their first year in the new location.

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The money was raised through a fundraiser held at Farmery Brewery, during Open Farm Day on Sept. 16. The business sold barbecued smokies made of beef purchased from the 4-H clubs.

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OCTOBER 26, 2018

MJHL Standings

(To Wednesday, Oct. 24)

Team

G

W L

13 12 14

1. Portage Terriers 2. Swan Valley Stamps 3. Steinbach Pistons

4. Dauphin Kings 5. Winnipeg Blues 6. Winkler Flyers 7. Wayway Wolverines

10 3 9 2 9 4

14 14 13 14

8. Selkirk Steelers 9. Neepawa Natives 10. Virden Oil Capitals 11. OCN Blizzard

12 12 12 13

Player stats Leading scorers (MJHL)

G

1. Brady Tatro (Stein) 9 2. Josh Tripp (Swan) 6 3. Brendan Martin (Stein) 10 4. Matthew Osadick (Swan) 9 9 5. Connor Barley (Selk)

A

20 20 18 18 18

Leading scorers (Npa) Mackenzie Belinski Scott Mickoski Jesse Gibbons

G 7 8 3

Goaltenders

SV% GAA

1. I. Labelle (Way)

W L

A Pts 9 16 7 15 8 8

40 48 42 32

18 18 15 15

52 59 45 60

20 19 19

13 10 9 3

Midget Chiefs (Boys)

Oct. 20: Yellowhead 5-2 Eastman.

Oct. 21: Yellowhead 2-0 Kenora Oct. 26: vs. Southwest 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 27 vs. Wpg Wild 7:30 p.m.

Midget Chiefs (Girls)

Oct. 21: Yellowhead 6-0 Interlake Oct. 27: at Central Plains 6:45 p.m.

Oct. 28: at Pembina Valley 2:30 p.m.

Bantam Chiefs (Girls)

Oct. 28: vs. St. Vital (@ Minnedosa) 1:45 p.m.

5. M. Davis (Swan)

7 2 0.909 2.62

3 2 0.923 2.55

Game results Wednesday, Oct. 10 Neepawa 4-3 Wayway

First period 08:34 NEEP Mickoski (6) ASST: Belinski (8), Marshall (3) PP Second period 04:40 WAYW Brandt (2) ASST: Lucken (2), Halterman (1) 06:55 WAYW Seymour (3) ASST:Doyle (6), Phillips (3) PP 10:22 WAYW Vautour (4) Unassisted 15:54 NEEP Mickoski (7) ASST: Belinski (9), Gibbons (6) Third period 02:39 NEEP Olstad (5) ASST: Marshall (4) 19:44 NEEP Carson (1) ASST: Mickoski (5), Gibbons (7) Goaltenders NEEP- Thornton 35/38 saves (W) WAYW - Reay 23/27 saves (L), Attendance - 289 at Yellowhead Arena (estimated)

Saturday, Oct. 20

First period 10:14 NEEP Belinski (6) ASST: Mickoski (6) Second period 01:20 NEEP Marshall (4) ASST: Luke (3) 07:51 SELK Namaka (6) ASST: Jaquet (7) PP 10:49 SELK Dudek (1) ASST: Labossiere (7), Basarab (5) 18:27 NEEP Belinski (7) ASST: Carson (5), Mickoski (7) PP Third period 07:25 SELK Dudek (2) ASST: Burr (4), Smith (1) 18:33 SELK Barley (8) ASST: Dudek (3), Sokoloski (12) Overtime 03:11 SELK Sokoloski (4) ASST: Jaquet (8) Goaltenders NEEP- Thornton 00/00 saves (OTL).

SELK - Mitchell 51/55 saves (W), Attendance - 292 at Yellowhead Arena (estimated)

45 38 31 24

Pts

44 35 25

2.03

7 2 0.939

Selkirk 5-4 OT Neepawa

1 2 5 1

48 40 35 38

PA

Oct. 20: Yellowhead 5-0 Northeast

1.91

3. J. Link (Wpg)

4. A. Brunn (Wink)

5 6 5 11

0 2 1 1

67 62 56

1.78

7 6 0.939

2. M. Radomsky (Stein) 7 4 0.929

6 4 2 1

5 4 5 6

0 1 1

AAA Hockey Pts

11 14 8 9 9

9 8 7 7

OT/SO PF

Oct. 27: vs. APHA (@ Minnedosa) 3:30 p.m.

Bantam Chiefs (Boys)

Oct. 21: at Eastman 12:30 p.m.

Oct. 26: at Wpg Monarchs 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 27: vs Wpg Warriors 4:30 p.m.

High School Westman Hockey (Exhibition) NACI Tigers Oct. 21: Neepawa 6-5 OT Rivers

Neepawa goals: Atkey, Rainka, Lamb, Speiss,Birch, Mann

Oct. 25: vs. Minnedosa 8:15 p.m.

Rural Manitoba Football League Oct. 17: Virden 42-26 Neepawa Oct. 25: vs. Swan Valley

Club 55 Friday League Oct. 19, 2018: Ladies’ High

Single & Triple -- Bev Chapski 232 & 510. Men’s High Single

-- Doug Pettigrew 256. Men’s

High Triple -- Darrell Gabler 562.

Other Scores to Note: Gail Mc-

Gregor 158; Phyllis Mauthe 209; Bernice Evenson 174; Doreen

Smith 166, 175; Ed Oshust 168; Jim King 169, 190, 181; Muriel

Porada 188, 154; Don Denoon

203, 150; Ellen Grudeski 150; D o u g Pe t t i g r ew 152; B a r b

Grumpelt 173; Frank Porada 153, 195, 212; Bob Lychak 167,

150; Pauline Hailstone 167; Darrell Gabler 201, 154, 207; Janice

Absteiter 152; Lawrence Smith

169, 155; Eleanor Scot t 158; Len Pritchard 198, 173; Marge

Fischer 150; Norman Kendall 177, 165, 192.

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Neepawa Natives remain an on ice enigma

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

With 12 games already in the books for the Neepawa Natives, it’s still hard to define just what to expect from this team from one night to another. The last three games they’ve played are a perfect example of that.

After an abysmal effort against the Portage Terriers on Sunday, Oct. 14, the Natives bounced back with a huge 3-2 victory over the Waywayseecappo Wolverines on Wednesday, Oct. 17.

Defenseman Noah Carson scored the game-winner with just 16.7 seconds left in regulation, knocking the puck in from mid-air, after it bounced off the end boards.

After the game, Carson told the Banner & Press what he was thinking as that play progressed.

“I just drove to the net, trying to split the defense.

I know we had a 3-on-2 advantage coming into [Waywayseecappo’s] zone.

There was a shot on the net and it went just a bit wide. I was in the right spot and took a hack at it and lucky enough, it went in,” explained Carson. “I might have had my eyes closed on that, but it was nice to see it go in.”

It was Neepawa who opened the scoring in the first period when Scott Mickoski notched a powerplay goal. In the second, Waywayseecappo powered back with three consecutive goals, before the Natives were able to reply with Mickoski’s second of the night. The Natives would get one more chance to tie the game up in the second when they received a penalty shot, but couldn’t execute on the opportunity. That left them trailing by a goal with 20 minutes left in regulation.

Natives head coach/general manager Dustin Howden said heading into the second intermission, it would be the players themselves who took matters into their own hands.

“It was just all [the players]. When we came into the dressing room for the second intermission, the room was alive in there. Despite trailing by a goal, the guys were

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Selkirk’s Colby Jaquet (4) blasts a shot at Neepawa Natives goaltender Kolby Thornton in the second period of their game on Saturday, Oct. 20.

feeling confident and hit the ice for the third energized.

We’ve had a couple of games where we’ve been beat up fairly good, so it’s nice to get back to a game where we’re competing again,” said Howden.

Neepawa would strike early in the third period, tying the game off a shot from forward Cam Olstad.

Carson’s late goal then secured the win, the fourth for Neepawa on the year.

Selkirk steals win It’s been repeated in arenas across the land, time and again that a twogoal lead is the worst one you could possibly have in hockey. The Neepawa Natives proved there might be some merit to that old clique, as they surrendered a multigoal lead twice to the Selkirk Steelers, on Saturday, Oct. 20, eventually falling in overtime 5-4.

Throughout the course of the game, Neepawa was simply the better team, outshooting, out-skating and out-playing Selkirk. That exceptional effort would eventually lead to a mid-first period goal by Mackenzie Belinski. Then early in the second, Brad Marshall doubled Neepawa’s lead.

Selkirk bounced back from that 2-0 deficit, with a pair of goals halfway through the period.

Neepawa immediately reclaimed that two-goal cushion, as Scott Mickoski and Mackenzie Belinski both scored before the end of the period, making it 4-2 heading into the final 20 minutes of play.

The third period would not go Neepawa’s way, but

not for a lack of effort. The Natives kept the pressure on Steelers goaltender Levi Mitchell, who closed out the night with 51 saves.

After scoring 7:25 into the third, Selkirk put in the equalizer with just 1:27 left in the game, as Connor Barley notched his eighth of the year.

In the 3-on-3 overtime session, both teams had tremendous opportunities early. Ultimately, it was Selkirk who took advantage, scoring the game-winner with 1:59 left in the OT session.

The overtime defeat dropped Neepawa’s record to 4-6-1-1, good enough for 10 points on the year. It also dropped them a point behind Selkirk in the standings, who are 5-5-1-0, with a game in hand on the Natives.

As for this week’s schedule, Neepawa played a home game against Waywayseecappo (7-6-1. 15 points) on Wednesday, Oct. 24 (Played after the Banner & Press publication deadline) and then will travel north for a pair against OCN (1-11-1.

3 points) on Friday, Oct. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 28

Home Games 2018-2019 at the Yellowhead Centre

Friday, November 2, 2018

vs. Waywayseecapo Wolverines - 7:30 pm

Friday, November 9, 2018 vs. Portage Terriers - 7:30 pm

Saturday, November 10, 2018 vs. Swan Valley Stampeders - 7:30 pm

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You and your health

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Back pain and pregnancy

Pregnancy is a very exciting time for a woman.

However, it can come with many physical changes that can cause back pain. It is estimated that 50 percent of pregnant women will experience an episode of back pain during pregnancy.

The rapid changes in a woman’s body over a relatively short amount of time during pregnancy causes changes in hormones, changes in mechanical forces on the ligaments, and changes within the body as it accommodates the fetus. These changes, along with added weight gain, contribute to the possibility of back pain.

Relaxin Relaxin is a hormone that is essential throughout pregnancy. Relaxin levels are highest in the first trimester and it acts on the uterus and blood vessels to better support the pregnancy. At the end of the pregnancy, relaxin plays a role in preparing for delivery. It acts on the ligaments to loosen

and increase their flexibility.

The flexibility in a woman’s spine increases the lumbar curvature, call lordosis, to shift the center of gravity forward, keeping it over the pelvis. This prevents her from falling forward as the fetus grows. This increase in lordosis also helps minimize the force acting on the muscles and ligaments. Due to the extra mobility in the ligaments, a woman is more likely to have a hyper-mobile spine and pelvis. This can also be more common after having multiple children and it increases the probability of back pain.

Spinal pain and pregnancy Spinal pain can be divided into two categories: Pelvic Girdle Pain and Lumbar Pain. Pelvic girdle pain arises from the back (sacroiliac joints) and front (pubic symphysis joint) of the pelvis. Lumbar pain occurs from the five lower vertebrae. Pain commonly arises with rolling over in bed, climbing stairs and walking. If one has back pain in their first pregnancy,

Denbow wins silver at Cross Country Provincials

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

Neepawa’s Lara Denbow recently earned a silver medal at the MHSAA Provincial Cross-Country Championship in Morden.

The junior varsity athlete finished her 3,000-metre race with a time of 12:09, just three-seconds behind Carman’s Marina Gross, who collected the gold medal.

Meanwhile, Ben Perrett of Neepawa also had a solid outing at the event, placing fifth in the varsity boys’ 5,000-meter race with a time of 17:32. The other notable result from NACI included Shelby Gluska, who finished 17th in the

junior varsity girls 3km. As well, Rebecca-Lynn Pedersen was 68th in that same race. In the junior varsity boys event, Myles Brister of NACI finished 105th, just ahead of Ethan Lizotte.

Congratulations to all the athletes who participated at the event.

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their chances of back pain in subsequent pregnancies increases. There is also evidence that weakness in the gluteus medius muscles will predispose to pregnancy related low back pain.

Pregnancy-related back pain and pelvic girdle pain are often exacerbated with movement and activity, and improve with rest for short periods. If you are experiencing severe back pain, or it is ongoing for more than two weeks, or it does not subside with rest, then consultation with your medical professional is important.

Early intervention can be helpful in preventing and managing discomfort. Seeking conservative care with someone who specializes in the treatment of pregnant women will be helpful in addressing any imbalances with the bones, muscles and ligaments. There is no reason to have to put up with this pain through pregnancy when there are health care providers available.

Get active!

Postural changes and exercise can be helpful to

prevent and manage back pain. Try the following: •Make sure that you are walking daily.

• Avoid prolonged sitting.

Move around frequently •When sitting, keep your knees below your hips, with an angle greater than 90 degrees in your hip joints.

•Sit backwards on a kitchen chair.

•When on an exercise ball, keep your knees below your hips.

•When seated, keep your back upright, not leaning backwards.

•When standing, swing your hips in a figure-of-eight motion.

•Avoid carrying another toddler on your hip.

These postural habit changes may also help support the positioning of baby to facilitate less potential for painful back labor, or necessity for birth interventions.

It is very important to maintain cardiovascular and strength conditioning activities. If you were exercising regularly prior to pregnancy, you should be able to continue moderate intensity exercise. Moderate

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intensity exercise is classified as being able to maintain a conversation while exercising. If you are not able to maintain a conversation, you are working too hard.

If you were running before pregnancy, you should be able to continue running while pregnant. Pregnancy is not the time to take up running. You should avoid exercises that have the risk of falling, contact sports, heavy resistance training and exercises that require lying on the back after the first trimester. (https://www. myvmc.com/pregnancy/ exercises-to-do-and-avoidduring-pregnancy/). Stud-

ies of women who maintain exercise throughout pregnancy have decreased risk of gestational diabetes, decreased Cesarean section rates, and improved postpartum recovery time. If you are experiencing low back pain or pelvic girdle pain, water exercise is great alternative.

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The Fraser family would like to thank the Neepawa District Hospital staff and Dr. Tariq for the care they provided our father Bill Fraser (Franklin).

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Obituary William "Bill" Frederick James William “Bill” Frederick James passed away at the Ste. Rose Hospital on October 17, 2018.

Bill was born in McCreary, Manitoba in 1932 to Fred and Jennie James who had both immigrated to Canada from Great Britain. He grew up with his sisters Emily and Audrey on the family farm and attending school in Norgate, Manitoba.

In 1960 Bill married Eileen Tereck and they purchased the farm across the road from his parent’s farm. He partnered with Eileen in mixed farming and together they had 5 daughters. He was immensely proud of his family, his home and his land and told us many times that there was no where else he’d rather be. With the tragic passing of his wife Eileen in 1983 he was left to raise his 5 daughters alone but was grateful for the tremendous support of the surrounding community, extended family and neighbours.

Later in his life he was lucky to find a second love, Dinny Searle from Dauphin, MB with whom he spent much of his leisure time. As he slowly retired from the farm, he enjoyed his time playing slow-pitch baseball, darts, golfing, boating, fishing and hunting and relaxing at the cabin on Lake Dauphin. He also enjoyed spending time with his family including daughters, sons in law and grandchildren as well as Dinny’s sons and their families. He often traveled to visit family in Stonewall and Hodgson and went on vacations to Vancouver to see Expo 86, Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, Arizona and Florida. Although he did enjoy traveling, he was always happy to come back home.

He took great pride in his home and the upkeep of his yard and was still mowing his lawn, running the chainsaw and driving his tractor well into his 80’s.

Sadly, Bill suffered a major stroke in October of 2015 and with 9 months of therapy, he did improve but was never able to regain the use of his right arm and leg.

After staying with family in Winnipeg and in Stonewall, he decided to move back to McCreary/Alonsa Personal Care Home where he resided until his passing.

Bill was predeceased by his parents, Fred and Jennie, his wife Eileen and Dinny's son Howard Searle.

He is remembered with love by his daughters Angie (Walter), Carla (Stacey), Gail (Greg), Gerri (Alan) and Donna (Scott); Dinny Searle, Kevin Searle (Pat) and Michael Searle and families; his sisters Emily and Audrey (Ron); his grandchildren Maurice, Micheal, Jennelle, Erik, Julie, Cameron, Carter, Dean, Allison and Lindsay; his great grandchildren Jase and Jaida; as well as many nieces and nephews, in-laws the Tereck family and many friends and neighbours.

A special thank you to the staff and residents of the McCreary/Alonsa Personal Care home and Ste. Rose Hospital Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 11:00 am from McCreary Community Centre in McCreary, MB with Norma Windle officiating. Interment followed in McCreary Municipal Cemetery in McCreary, MB. Flowers are gratefully declined. Should friends so desire, donations may be made in memory of Bill to the McCreary/Alonsa Personal Care Home, Box 250, McCreary, MB, R0J 1B0.

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www.mywestman.ca Obituary Irene Sophia Michalski Passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at her residence in Gladstone at the age of 88 years.

Irene (Jaskiewicz) Michalski was born in Stanislawow, Poland on May 13, 1930.

She was raised in Poland until World War II broke out. As changes were evident for a fearful future living in the country, the family moved into the city.

There was much hardship in those years. Irene and her dear friend Krysia became resourceful and found ways to barter for any food they could get. It was a great relief that war ended. The Americans came in, set up camps and provided food and work. Irene worked in a hospital in Amberg, Germany. This is where she met Walter who drove truck for the American army. She and her sister Czeslawa married in a double wedding. A decision to move to a safe land was made - Canada - the land of promise.

Walter immigrated ahead of Irene to find a place to live and gather money working on the sugar beet farm in Portage la Prairie. Irene and her firstborn, Emily, immigrated afterwards travelling on a cork ship to Halifax, then by train to Portage la Prairie. There they began their lives working hard and raising their family. When Walter had an opportunity to buy a body shop in Gladstone, they moved to start a new life there.

Irene was dedicated to her family, ensuring they had the best she could give. Her prize garden fed them. She sewed clothes for her children. She loved to cook her traditional Polish dishes taught by her mom.

Irene learned the English language by listening to the radio, reading the newspaper, and with help from her kids. She never missed a school concert and encouraged music lessons.

Her reputation in the community was of a friendly lady that smiled and had a kind word for everyone. She was active in the church and sent packages to relatives in Poland that were in need. Her charismatic personality was known by all who knew her. She has earned great respect and admiration.

Irene is survived by her 6 children, Emily (Bruce) Little and grandchildren, Michael Little, Michelle (Kyle) Rooke with great grandchildren, Hayden and Sophie, and Melanie Little; Christine Michalski; Ted (Bonnie) Michalski and grandchildren, Mathew with great grandchild, Thora and Jorden; Charles (Patty) Michalski with granddaughter, Sarah; John Michalski; Wally (Linda) Michalski. Irene is also survived by her sisters, Janina Banaczak, Krystina Halat, and brothers, William (Stella) Jaskiewicz, Wally (Sonia) Anderson and numerous nieces and nephews. Irene was predeceased by her husband, Walter Michalski; sister Czeslawa Sienscak; parents Romuald and Emilia Jaskiewicz; an infant sister; brothers in law Adam Sienczak, Stanley Banaczak, and Chester Zukierski.

Funeral Mass was held on Friday, October 19, 2018 at Saint Dominic’s Roman Catholic Church, Neepawa with Interment at the Gladstone Cemetery.

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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.

Obituary William L. Fraser Bill was born and raised on the family farm at Franklin and attended the tworoom school at Franklin.

He was a member of the Minnedosa Tractor Club and the Franklin 4-H Poultry club and Seed Clubs. While a member of the seed club he competed in the provincial competition and, along with a club member from Boissevain, represented Manitoba at the national competition at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto where they placed second. After high school Bill attended the Brandon Agriculture and Home Making School for the first year of a diploma in Agriculture. It was there he met Viona Chesney of Vista who was taking a course in Home Ec. After completing the remainder of his diploma at the University of Manitoba, Bill returned to Franklin to help his dad on the family farm. During the off-season he worked for seven years as a poultry inspector for the Department of Agriculture, working with hatchery supply flocks. After four years of courtship, Bill and Viona married, raised four girls and enjoyed 59 years of marriage until Viona’s passing in 2017.

Bill was an active member of the community, acting in various capacities in the Franklin Curling Club and the Franklin Hall Committee. Bill was a past president of the Neepawa Curling Club and was on the Neepawa Gladstone Co-op Board for 24 years. He was an avid ball player and played with Franklin, Springhill and the Neepawa Cubs. After his playing career he spent many years as an umpire. Bill was active with the Neepawa Golf Club, both as a player and a volunteer.

Bill is survived by four daughters of which he was very proud. Debbie Fraser and her husband Bill DiehlJones and grandchildren Nicole, Cayly, Liam and Anna of Winnipeg; Sharon Bartley and her husband Kevin and granddaughter Cassie of Brandon, Tami FraserDeHaven and her husband Rod DeHaven of Brookings South Dakota and Glenda Zelmer and her partner Pete Gerlinger of Brandon.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the Neepawa United Church Neepawa, MB. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation Inc. Box 486 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 White’s Funeral Home, Neepawa, MB in care of arrangements 204-476-2848 www.whitesfh.ca

In Memory In loving memory of Glenn McCaskill who left us on October 26, 2011.

There is a special kind of feeling that is meant for you alone.

A place within our hearts that only you can own.

Remembering you is easy, as we do it every day.

Missing you is the hardest part that never goes away.

There will always be sadness, and often a silent tear.

But our lifetime of wonderful memories, will help to keep you near.

Forever loved and missed; Love the families of Murray, Glenda, Lynnette, Judy, Marlin and Ron’s children Stetson and Lacie.

In loving memory of

Alfred Walker

who passed away October 24, 2017 You were always there when we needed you, No task too great or small, With loving heart and willing hand, For us you did them all.

God knew you were suffering, And knew you were in pain, He knew the road was getting rough, And the hills were hard to climb.

So He put His arms around you, and lifted you to rest.

Now a light from our household is gone, A voice we loved is stilled.

A place is vacant in our home Which never can be filled.

Our thoughts are with you always, And when this life is through, We pray that God will take our hands And lead us straight to you.

Loved and greatly missed, Arlene, Les and Yulin

Obituary Lauraine Lemky Quietly and peacefully, after a long bout of illnesses, Lauraine Lemky passed away on October 8, 2018 at Neepawa hospital. Many family members and friends had time for visits in those remaining days and weeks she had left.

Lauraine was born April 11, 1944 to parents Clifford and Helen Harburn and raised on the farm near Harte, MB. Schooling was in Brookdale.

Lauraine went on to own her small hairdressing shop in Carberry. She had a talent with arts, painting and making crafts. Mom enjoyed taking trips and had even made a trip to England with a friend in 2010. Mom met Henry Lemky in 1981, later married and lived on the farm by Harte. Henry passed away in 2003. From her previous marriage to Jim Kirk, she had two children, Bob and Kim. Sadly Kim passed in 2015. Her family and friends meant a lot to her.

Lauraine is survived by her son Bob Kirk and girlfriend Heather Beattie, sister Jean Kats and daughter Janet and Gwenda (Ray), dear friend Olga Riemer, grandchildren Matthew, Blaine Dorian Loewen, Avery and Dryden Robertson, many cousins, relatives and friends. Great grandchildren Merle and Yvonne children of Matthew and Savvanah.

Funeral was held October 11, 2018 and burial in Carberry, MB. Big thank you to Neepawa hospital and staff for all of their care. Thank you to White's Funeral Home, Rita Friesen for doing the service. Mom will be dearly missed.

Mom is in God's loving care now.

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In Memory In Loving Memory

Marie Sonnenberg

Real Estate

Notice

Farm Land for Sale

PUBLIC NOTICE

NW 16-17-11W 160 cultivated ac with 55 ac seeded to grass.

NE 32-17-12W 160 ac fenced pasture with trees and water sources.

Accepting bids until November 30. Submit offers to: courtseeds@gmail.com • 204-386-2354

Coming Events

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ALONSA Notice is hereby given, in accordance with section 194 of the Municipal Act that the 2017 Audited Financial Report and Statements have been deposited at the Office of the Rural Municipality of Alonsa and are available for inspection by any person during the regular business hours.

Dated at Alonsa this 19th Day of October, A.D. 2018.

Pamela Sul, CMMA Chief Administrative Officer Rural Municipality of Alonsa

McCreary 36th Annual

Craft & Gift Show

Gone is the face we loved so dear Silent is the voice we loved to hear Too far away for sight or speech But not too far for thought to reach.

Sunday November 4, 2018 McCreary Community Centre

For Sale

Variety of new Vendors • Lunch Available!

Admission: $3

Everyone Welcome!

NEEPAWA UNITED CHURCH FALL SUPPER in the CEC Building Sunday, October 28, 2018 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

- Custom, Stock & Surplus - Free 3D design - Prompt service - Professional installation available Serving Manitoba province-wide for 25 years!

Take out orders:

476-5505 or 476-5881 (leave message) by 6 p.m. Saturday, October 27

CLASS 1 TRUCK DRIVER

To run Canada - must have BC experience - Paid pick, drops, layovers and stat pay - Multi drop runs - Cell usage - Benefi t package - Dedicated truck - Sign on bonus - Quarterly and annual bonus - Reset at home - Weekend home time - Paid training - Referral program

Derek (204) 793-7465 CENTENNIAL TRANSPORT & LEASING LTD.

Haunted House Friday October 26 and Saturday October 27

5:30-7:30 pm non scare time - $5 per person 7:30-10 pm prepare to be scared - $10 per person

Hip or Knee Replacement?

Restrictions in daily activities?

$2,500 Tax Credit $40,000 refund cheque/ rebates Disability Tax Credit.

204-453-5372

Jarvis Trucking Ltd, Gladstone, MB.

Class 1 drivers & Owner Operators Operating super B grain hoppers, prairie provinces only.

Contact Steve, 204-385-3048 or 204-871-5139 Email kjarvisfarms@gmail.com

1-800-758-6924

• 1.0EFT Business Office/Personnel Relief - (Application Deadline: November 15, 2018) • 1.0EFT LPN Permanent Position (12hr days/nights) - (LPN Position open until filled) • Casual: Trained HCA’S, Dietary Aides & Housekeeping Aides We invite all interested applicants to submit their résumé complete with cover letter and references to: Attention: Carol Gower Care Team Manager Dr. Gendreau Memorial PCH P.O. Box 420 Ste. Rose du Lac, MB, R0L 1S0 Phone: (204) 447-4372 FAX: (204) 629-3456 E-mail: cgower@pmh-mb.ca

Pumkin Carving Contest

Completed Pumpkins must be dropped off at Dalrymples Greenhouse Oct 24 or 25.

No cost to enter - open to all ages

Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines.

Brought to you by the Minnedosa Lions and MBEC

Thank You I would like to thank my family for hosting a tea on September 8th in honor of my 90th Birthday.

Thank you to all who attended, your presence was very much appreciated.

Thank you for all the lovely birthday cards I received.

I have read & reread them all and now have put them in my memory book to read again. Thank you !

Also thank you for the donations to the Terry Fox Fund which totaled $285.00.

Irene Foxon

Thank You

Our heartfelt thanks goes out to the people who helped us clean up and for food after the tornado on Aug. 3rd in the Alonsa area.

Special thanks to the following: Christian Aid Ministries of Waterloo, Christian Disaster Relief, Bernie crew - restoring fence line, Manitoba Hydro, Brandt Equipment, Brandon use of bobcat, RM of Alonsa, Co-op water, Silver Ridge delivery of water and ice, Benders and Chicken Chef

We, the family of Margaret Gal, cannot begin to express our sincere gratitude for the support and love we felt from so many, both before and after Mom's passing. The calls, cards, floral tributes, food offerings, prayers, visits and donations made in her honour are very much appreciated.

Thank you also to the St. Dominic's CWL members and the Plumas Legion Ladies' Auxiliary...Mom would have been so humbled by your show of honour. To the CWL members, our thanks for preparing lunch. To all who attended Mom's Celebration of life, thank you so much for being with us that day.

Special thanks also to Father Mark Filips for the beautiful and meaningful Mass, to Donna and Loren Huck and the choir for preparing the hymns that Mom had requested, to Marina Dzoutzidas for reading Mom's obituary, to Tammy and Gillian Gal for reading "I'm Free" as requested by Mom and to Dean Gal and Ryan Kennedy for their beautiful renditions of "Softly and Tenderly" and "Mansion on a Hill".

To the staff at Gladstone Hospital, we thank you for the care and compassion you showed Mom while she was in your care and for walking the walk with us. We sincerely appreciate everything you did.

To the five grandsons and one great grandson who acted as pallbearers, you are a sign of the wonderful legacy that Mom and Dad left behind.

Thank you to Clarke's Funeral Home for your show of compassion and professionalism in all of our dealings.

The Gal Family

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Help Wanted

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION Invites applications for the following position:

Alonsa School

Grade 8 Math Math 10F, Science 10F Social Studies 10F Agriculture 30S, Family Studies 10F Digital Pictures 25S/Web Design 35S Full Time Term Teacher January 7, 2019 – June 28, 2019 With possible extension Applications close at noon on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.

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

Dr. Gendreau Memorial Personal Care Home Requires:

Dalrymples Greenhouse Minnedosa

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Health

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is presently inviting applications for

FULL TIME YARD ATTENDANT For our Home and Farm Centre located in Neepawa, MB

Duties to include, but not limited to, customer service, stocking and piling lumber, loading trucks, delivering product, and general cleaning duties. This position will require some heavy lifting and manual labour.

Qualifications: • Excellent customer service skills • Highly motivated • Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills • Class 3 driver’s license with air endorsement an asset • Ability to operate a forklift (training will be available) • Must be available to work a variety of shifts including days and Saturdays We offer career advancement opportunities, competitive compensation, benefits package, company matched pension plan and learning/development opportunities.

Closing Date: Friday, November 9/18 If you are interested in joining our team, please send your cover letter and resume to: Attention: Glenda Finkewich Human Resource/Health & Safety Manager Email: g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop.com Or mail to: Box 879, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 OR APPLY IN PERSON AT OUR HOME AND FARM CENTRE LOCATED AT 300 HWY #5 NORTH, NEEPAWA, MB www.neepawagladstonecoop.com We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

FOODS Meat Cutters/Production Personnel Our people, perseverance, integrity, and exceptional partnerships have led HyLife to becoming Canada’s leading pork producer and global exporter of high quality pork products. The growing demand for our pork in Japan and China means we need exceptional people to help deliver our company vision. We have expanded our Neepawa facility to increase our overall production by 15% and in turn created new jobs throughout the company.

As a Meat Cutter/Production Personnel you will be a critical member of our team in the creation of our world class product. Our positions range from working on our slaughter production floor to shipping the final packaged product, with everything in between! With our wide variety of jobs, excellent people, and our drive for innovation you will certainly find a job that suits you!

Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to: • Slaughter and eviscerate hogs for further processing • Harvest and package edible offal • Process pork carcasses into primal cuts • Butcher and package pork primal cuts into value added specifications for local, national and international premium markets • Carry out other tasks related to processing of meat for shipping to customers or storage • Sanitation People who will succeed as members of our team will: • Enjoy working in a fast paced, stable long term work environment • Appreciate working in a culturally diverse workplace. We employ people from all over the world!

• Treat people with dignity and respect • Open to working in colder/warmer environments • Physically Fit • Experience as an industrial butcher or trimmer is an asset

Current starting wage is $14.50/hour plus $1.00 per hour perfect attendance incentive!

Wage scale extends to $21.55/hour We believe that our success is founded on the strength of our team.

As such, we place a great deal of emphasis on attracting, developing and retaining good people, and consider every one of our employees to be a highly-valued member of the HyLife family. To that end, we are committed to providing a working environment that not only fosters personal growth, but also recognizes our employees’ contributions towards the common goal of our company’s success because of this 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://hylife.com/current-opportunities/ or email to jobs@hylife.com or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0.

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

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SERVICES GUIDE Construction New Name, New Look, Same great quality!

Birnie Builders

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Concrete Construction Ltd.

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P. BAKER BACKHOE SERVICE Trenching • Ditching • Water & Sewer Dugouts • Demolition • Brushing Trucking • Sand & Gravel Snow Removal • Winter Parking Lot Sanding

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Ventures Inc.

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We buy Scrap!

Phone 476-0002 for more information Rough Lumber

Full dimension Corral Planks and Windbreak

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

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

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F. KOZAK & SONS LTD. WE OFFER: • Redi-Mix Concrete & Concrete Pumping.

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

Matt Rempel Birnie, MB

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Auction Sales McSherry Auction #12 Patterson Dr. Stonewall, MB Estate & Moving Saturday Nov. 3 @ 10 am Yard * Recreation * Tools * Antiques * Furniture * Misc * Household *

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Manitobans encouraged to get flu vaccine

Submitted Government of Manitoba

The seasonal flu vaccine is once again available free of charge to all Manitobans aged six months and older, Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Cameron Friesen recently announced at the official launch of the annual influenza immunization campaign.

“Getting the flu vaccine is important for the health of all Manitobans, but especially for those at increased risk of serious illness from the flu, their caregivers, and close family and friends,” said Friesen, who received his vaccination at Morden Drugstore. “Every Manitoban knows an infant, a senior, someone with diabetes or asthma, or someone seeking treatment for cancer. Because of this, I encourage Manitobans to protect themselves, as well as others, by getting their no-charge flu immunization this fall.”

Forty-six people with lab-confirmed cases of the flu died in Manitoba last winter, the highest number in three years, while another 35 were admitted into intensive care units. In total, there were 505 hospitalizations due to influenza during the 2017-18 season, more than the previous two seasons combined and the highest since 2009-10. The number of hospitalizations last winter due to patients suffering from the flu created backlogs in emergency departments and urgent care centres.

“Flu vaccines have proven to be effective in preventing illness for many Manitobans,” said Dr. Michael Isaac, Manitoba’s acting chief provincial public health officer. “Manitobans are encouraged to get the vaccine and reduce the risk of contracting influenza and the potential health complications that can come with it, both for themselves and for others.”

The flu vaccine and Pneu-P-23 vaccine, which helps protect against pneumococcal disease and is offered free of charge to seniors, are available at local public health offices, nursing stations, doctors’ offices, and Access Centres. Pharmacists can also provide immunization services to people seven years of age and older. Manitobans interested in getting the vaccine should contact providers first to ensure they are available.

Regional health authorities will also soon begin immunization clinics. Check Manitoba’s seasonal influenza website or contact Health Links–Info Santé at 204-788-8200 in Winnipeg or 1-888-315-9257 toll-free for dates, times and locations.

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Glenhope church celebrates centennial anniversary

Hoof ‘n’ Holler a hoot

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From Oct. 5 to 7, Ste. Rose held its 40th annual Hoof ‘n’ Holler. Hundreds of visitors came out to enjoy the festivities over the weekend. Pictured above are the candidates for the 2018 Hoof ‘n’ Holler Queen.

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On August 5, St. Mary’s Ukranian Catholic Church celebrated its 100th anniversary.

By Susan Puhach Submitted On Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018, St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Glenhope celebrated 100 years. The weather being somewhat cooler and many other events in the area didn't stop the 70 some visitors from attending. Some from as far away as BC, Kenora, ON and Nipawin and Choiceland, SK attended. The service started with Fr. Emil Kardasinec introducing Metropolitan Lawrence Huculak. Metropolitan Lawrence Huculak spoke on what 100 years meant and what has happened during these hundred years and what life was like back then. He also thanked the

pioneers for building this church. The Metropolitan enlightened us with his humour and also spoke greatly about Bishop Nykita Budka, who visited the church on a couple occasions, arriving to McCreary by train and being picked up by a parishioner in -40 degrees by oxen and taken to one of the farms. The Kolach and salt was presented to the Metropolitan by Marilyn Kozun of Nipawin, SK. Blessing of water took place afterwards and lunch to follow. Emcee during the lunch was Scott Puhach of Winnipeg, who shared memories of the church and gave opportunity for those present to share their memories and connection to the church. It was noted

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the last couple to be married was in October 1978 and the last baptism was in June 2009. A delicious picnic style lunch was prepared by Eddie and Glenda Denischuk of Glenella. The cutting of the anniversary cake was done by Emil Marciski.

The church committee would like to thank everyone for attending the 100th anniversary and helping out in any way possible with cleaning up the church inside and the grounds after a terrible wind and hail storm went through the area on May 25 that broke windows and knocked down several large trees. Without your help, this day wouldn't have been possible.

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$20,450 awarded to entrepreneurs at “What’s the Big Idea?”

By Chantelle Parrott

EDO Minnedosa and Area

$20,450 in cash and prizes was awarded to ten aspiring entrepreneurs from across Westman at the fourth annual ‘What’s the Big Idea?’ event last Thursday.

The economic development offices in Minnedosa and Neepawa returned as partners to plan and host the event held in Minnedosa on Oct. 18. The full day entrepreneurship event offered a packed agenda with guest speakers, networking, an entrepreneur trade-show, and the main event- the Dragon’s Den style pitch competition, where ten entrepreneurs from Minnedosa, Neepawa and Gladstone competed for cash and prizes in 15 different categories.

The big winner of the day was Minnedosa’s Mlee Kingdon for her business Theradream Therapeutics; Mlee was awarded four of the 15 available awards totaling $1,800 in cash prizes from Minnedosa Area CDC ($1,000), RM of Minto Odanah ($500), RBC for the Best Pitch of the Day ($300) and an industrial lot from the Town of Minnedosa valued at $10,000. Located on Main Street in Minnedosa, Theradream Therapeutics manufactures and sells, mostly online, weighted therapy blankets to aid with sleep disorders, anxiety and other ailments.

Elika Canete represented Smile Pinoy Foods, a partnership within Gladstone’s

PHOTO BY JOHN DRINKWATER

Pictured (L-R), back: Marilyn Crewe (EDO-Town of Neepawa), Elika Canete (Smile Pinoy Foods), Thed Paris (2D Creations), Diana Cao (2D Creations), Eriza Pepino (Cherish Creations), Magen Swift (Boho Soul Wellness), Jeff Kitching (Lakeside Millwork), Olga Boyko (custom clothing), Jamie Maddever (Dragonfly Drone Photography), Chantelle Parrott (EDO- Minedosa and Area CDC). Kneeling: Lynn Ranger (Two Barn Antiques), Chelsea Henry (Zenry Yoga), Mlee Kingdon (Theradream Therapeutics).

Filipino community which manufactures a variety of traditional Filipino foods, including spring rolls and Filipino hot dogs, in a Gladstone-based facility and markets them to Manitoba’s growing Filipino community. Smile Pinoy Foods walked away with $1,500 in prizes including a $1,000 marketing package donated by Neepawa Banner & Press, Promo Time, and Provost Signs, and $500 for Best Overall Idea from Minnedosa Credit Union and Beautiful Plains Credit Union.

Neepawa’s Cherish Creations took home $1,150 from NADCO ($1,000) and Neepawa Lionelles ($150).

Pitched by Eriza Pepino and modeled by Cherish, the business pitched a handmade costume and formal wear rental company. A second prize of $1,000 from NADCO was awarded to

Diana Cao of 2D Creations, a party decorating company, while two $500 prizes from the Town of Neepawa were awarded to Dragonfly Drone Photography, a hightech aerial photography business pitched by Jamie Maddever, and Olga Boyko for made-to-measure bespoke custom clothing.

Magen Swift pitched Boho Soul Wellness, a business producing fermented and natural foods and was awarded $1,000 from the Town of Minnedosa. Also promoting the wellness theme was Minnedosa’s Chelsea Henry, pitching Zenry Yoga, mobile yoga to serve Westman communities, and was awarded $1,000 from Prairie Oasis.

A $500 award from Neepawa Chamber of Commerce went to Two Barns Antiques, owned by Lynne and Dennis Ranger, who are looking to get back into

the antiques market, while $500 from Minnedosa Chamber of Commerce went to Jeff Kitching of Lakeside Millwork for a woodworking shop offering custom furniture, handmade guitars, instructional classes and open shop time.

Both awards also come with a one-year membership to the local chamber of commerce.

The event would not have been complete without a series of speakers to set the tone for the day. Real Westman’s Michelle Budiwski gave an honest and straightforward talk about pivoting your business, being adaptable, failure and success.

Big Idea winners in 2015 and 2016 Marlies Soltys and Kim Burgess partnered together and used the book ‘What Do You Do With An Idea?” to tell the story about how Minnedosa’s Inspire Studio of Fine Art and

Satori Counselling have leveraged community and a common theme to grow as two distinct businesses, and also start a third business, Valley Paradise Retreats, together.

Lunch key note was Farmery Brewery. Owners and brothers Chris and Lawrence told the Farmery story and brought some of their newest brews to wash down lunch. The day was catered by Minnedosa’s newest hot-spot, Farmhouse 50, and owner Meaghan Cann spoke in the afternoon about finding work-life balance and the commitment, challenges, and benefits of being a full-time business owner.

A video from 2017 Big Idea winner Amy Spring talked about Fueled by Adventure’s first year in business in Neepawa.

The event was sponsored by the Minnedosa Area

CDC, Town of Neepawa Economic Development and World Trade Centre Winnipeg. Judges from Community Futures Westman, RBC and the Aurora Project ensured a fair and unbiased pitch competition.

All awards are generously donated by groups and organizations which believe in the value of small businesses and supporting community economic development.

What’s the Big Idea was nominated as Economic Development Project of the Year in 2017 by the Economic Developers Association of Manitoba.

Since the inaugural event in 2015, almost $45,000 has been awarded to support the launch and expansion of over 25 Westman businesses in Minnedosa, Neepawa, Rapid City, Carberry, Eden and Gladstone.

Local Main Streets are populating with businesses who have pitched their big ideas over the years, and the products are being brought to market locally, provincially, and nationally. The annual event is receiving attention across the country with other communities stimulating their own local economies by asking: What is the bigidea??

If you have questions about What’s the Big Idea? or starting a business, please contact the Economic Development Officers in Minnedosa, Chantelle Parrott at 204-867-3885 edo@minnedosa.com or Neepawa, Marilyn Crewe at 204-476-7600 edo@ wcgwave.ca.

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