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Remembrance Day 2018

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This year, we look back at some of the stories from the 1918 Neepawa Press archives.

Many fought tooth and nail for our country, her freedoms, and the freedoms of others. They gave their ultimate, and not everyone returned. The selections on this page are just a few of those who were lost in World War I.

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“We Remember”

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Service at the Gladstone and District Community Centre Lunch to follow Everyone welcome!

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New mayor, four new councillors elected

Neepawa has opted to make some signif ic a nt ch a nges a rou nd the municipal council table, including at the position of mayor. On Wed nesd ay, Oc t . 24, Blake McCutcheon defeated Adrian de Groot i n t he mayor a l r ace.

McCutcheon won t he community’s top job with 952 votes, while de Groot garnered 283.

A s for t he counci l, newcomers Brian Hedley, Darren Pudlo, Jason Nadeau and Marijka Kostenchuk have been elected, while Darryl Gerrard and Murray Parrott were the only incumbents to retain their seats. Councillors Isobel Jerema, Jim Cockburn and Dean Dietrich were defeated while Bill Stilwell choose to not to seek re-election.

In total, 1,243 out of a potential 2,256 eligible voters participated in the election, an impressive 55.1 per cent turn-out rate.

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McCutcheon thankful for the support After taking a few days to ref lect upon the election and to attend to an unexpected family emergency, incoming mayor Blake McCutcheon sat down and spoke w ith the Neepawa Banner & Press. The f irst thing he did was thank the public for their overwhelming vote of conf idence.

“I was surprised at the vote, I admit that. It was a tremendous number of people involved, which is something you like to see in a community.

I was very pleased with the support I received in this campaign. I think what the people of Neepawa were saying with this vote, was that they believe it’s time for a new direction. I think they’re looking for more engagement from their mayor and council. That’s why [the voters] made the decision to alter council in this particular way,” said McCutcheon. “The voters decided that they

The Town of Neepawa’s mayor elect Blake McCutcheon.

wanted change and have followed through with four new people elected.

At the same time, there are two incumbents that are returning. I respect what they’ve done on the council and I am looking forward to work-

ing with them. Looking forward to working with everyone.”

T hough t hey were on oppos i ng s ides of the ballot, McCutcheon was also quick to ack nowledge and t han k his opponent, Adrian de

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Groot for representing t h e c o m mu n it y i n a thoughtful and respectful manner over the past four years.

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Neepawa opts for a change Continued from page one “I def initely want to thank Adrian for serving for the last four years.

Anyone who is willing to step up and commit several years out of their lives to representing the public and their community should be respected and commended. To the outgoing councillors as well, thank you for your service and commitment.” said McCutcheon.

de Groot ref lects on term As for outgoing mayor Adrian de Groot, he did express some personal disappointment in the f inal results but added t hat he respected t he decision of the voters and their participation in the democratic process.

He also said that he was proud to have been able

Town of Neepawa election results Mayor:

Blake McCutcheon: 952 votes. (Elected) Adrian de Groot: 283 votes.

Council:(Elected)

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Several new people will be sitting around the Neepawa Town Council table on Tuesday, Nov. 6

to serve as a representative for the community over the past four years.

“I’m pleased with what [I and the outgoing council] were able to accomplish over the past four years. Everyone worked hard for this community with its best interest in mind. We cleaned up the policies and procedures

c on ne c t e d t o c ou nc i l and administration and made progress on several significant projects that’ll h ave s ome lon g- t er m benef it s for t he community. I feel as though we were able to raise the profile of the town of Neepawa and move it ahead in the right direction,” said de Groot.

Swearing in ceremony For McCutcheon and the new town council, there is not much time to reflect upon the victory, as they will all officially sworn in on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at 7:00 p.m. and then immediately go to work with their first for mal meeting.

Brian Hedley: 900 votes.

Darryl Gerrard: 812 votes.

Darren Pudlo: 795 votes.

Murray Parrott: 775 votes.

Jason Nadeau: 681 votes.

Marijka Kostenchuk: 633 votes.

Not elected:

Darryn Cameron: 507 votes.

Isobel Jerema: 469 votes.

Jim Cockburn: 411 votes.

Dean Dietrich: 347 votes.

Bill Syrik: 212 votes.

Editors note: All listed results were obtained at www.mbvotes.ca, made available by the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM).

Additional results from other election across the region can be seen on page A7

New signs highlight Neepawa-Langford Trail

By Lindsay McLaughlin Neepawa Tourism

Neepawa Tourism is proud to unveil the newest addition to the NeepawaLangford section of The Great Trail. The trailhead sign located in Riverbend Park will be a wonderful s t a r t i n g lo c at ion for outdoor enthusiasts or those who are looking to get outdoors for some fresh air. The trail directs you to several familiar landmarks such as the Stoney Creek School No.133, the Canada 150 commemorative loop and downtown Neepawa.

Whether you go north or south along the trail, we hope it inspires active living and transportation throughout the community.

Additionally, there are 28 new way f ind ing sig ns located along the trail that assist in easier navigation through the trail system.

The Great Trail (formerly

The Great Trail has installed 28 wayfinding signs along the paths in and around Neepawa.

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Represenatives with Neepawa Tourism presented the new sign at Riverbend Park highlighting the Neepawa-Langford section of The Great Trail. Pictured from left are Neepawa Tourism members John Drinkwater, Marilyn Crewe, Lindsay McLaughlin, Erin Warwaruk, Town of Neepawa mayor Adrian de Groot and Neepawa Tourism member Don Walmsley.

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Neepawa Rotary Club to hold annual TV auction

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press

Bidders, get ready for the 18th annual live TV auction on NACTV. This year, the event is airing on Thursday, Nov. 15, beginning at 6:00pm. Rotary will auction off hundreds of prizes during this major fundraiser to raise money for the different projects within the community and internationally that the club supports.

Every year, the club chooses one main project to put their money towards as well as their regular recipients.

“The bulk of our fundraising this year will go towards Budz N’ Bloom daycare,” said Rotary Club member Ron Nordstrom. He explained that even though the Province of Manitoba pays for the construction of the new facility, it will be Budz N’ Bloom’s responsibility to furnish it and provide all the necessities for the daycare to function, which is a substantial financial burden. “Estimated costs to start up will be in excess of $250,000.”

“Our proceeds will also go towards funding other local and international projects such as Peer Helpers at NACI; Ripple Effect, for building schools in rural Guatemala; Polio Plus, who aims to eradicate polio in the world; and Shelterbelt for providing relief for victims of natural disasters throughout the world,” Nordstrom added.

All the auction items are donations from businesses in the Neepawa area. The prizes include big ticket items as well as some smaller articles to suit every budget. “Local businesses have been generous in donating items for the Rotary Auction. Gill & Schmall has provided a $1,600 travel voucher [in partnership with Harris Pharmacy, John’s Electric and Hylife], Century 21 has donated a $1,500 accommodation voucher, Neepawa Gladstone Co-op has donated $1,000 of fuel and Stella Jones has donated a $750 credit for treated wood product,” Nordstrom listed. “We also have concrete from Rolling Acres, advertising credit from Neepawa Banner, a cabinet from This N’ That Manufacturing, a barbecue from Home Hardware and Thomas Window & Glass and over 200 other items.” A full list of available items can be found on page A20 of this week’s paper.

There are a number of ways for people to watch and bid during the event. “The auction will take place at the NACTV studio in Neepawa and Art & Soul Artisan’s Loft,” Nordstrom explained. The NACTV studio and Art & Soul are housed in the same building at 423 Mountain Avenue.

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Rotary members worked hard presenting auction items at the 2017 Rotary Auction. On right, Rotary member and NACTV volunteer Ivan Traill is on camera.

“Although there is little room for an audience at the venue, the auction will be live on NACTV on Bell ExpressVu 592, MTS channel 30 or Cable channel 12. It will also be streamed live on the Internet at https://nactv.tv/live/,” continued Nordstrom. “If you don’t get NACTV on your television package and technology baffles you, come down to the studio, have a coffee and make your bids on location, where you can see the hive of activity that goes on behind the camera.” Bidding off-site can be done over the phone either by calling 204-476-2639 and 204-476-0355 or by texting 204-476-6214 and 204-476-0420.

The auction is the Rotary Club’s main fundraiser for the year and the proceeds from the sales are the bulk of the club’s funds which they donate to the different projects. “The Rotary Club of Neepawa wants to thank local businesses for their generous support and to the public for participating in our auction every year,” Nordstrom concluded.

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November 2, 3 & 4 • SHOWTIME: 7:30 pm

Venom

When Eddie Brock acquires the powers of a symbiote, he will have to release his alter-ego “Venom” to save his life.

Starring: Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, Riz Ahmed (Rated 14A)

November 9, 10 & 11 • SHOWTIME: 7:30 pm November 10 Matinee at 2:00 p.m.

The House with a Clock in Its Walls

Wednesday nights at 7 P.M.

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NEEPAWA ACCESS 12 Mon. Nov. 5 10:00 .............United Church Service 11:15 . .....................War Brides 1 & 2 12:50 ....Community Announcements 1:00 ...... Shoal Lake RCMP Museum 2:00 ............. Harry’s Classic Theatre 3:30 ................2018 Election Results 4:00 .... Kid’s Story-Time - FairyTales 4:30 ......................Dr. Michele Borba 5:40 ......Community Announcements 6:00 ............Manitoba Beef & Forage 6:35 ........................... Gladstone Fair 7:00 .The Beverly Hillbillies - S02E07 7:30 . Gimli Icelandic Festival Parade 8:25 ......Community Announcements 8:30 ........ Legion Cannon Dedication 9:50 ...................Girl Guide Crafts #2 9:55 ...................Neepawa Car Show 10:00 ....Community Announcements Tues. Nov. 6 10:00 .. St. Dominic’s Church Service 11:00 .............. Classic Cartoon Time 12:15 .Castles, Palaces & Cathedrals 1:05 .Heroes & Heroines Brian Bailey 2:10 ...... Neepawa Tourism Branding 2:45 ............Neepawa Natives Game 5:00 ......... Aboriginal Church Service 7:00 ............Story Behind the Stories 7:30 ........................Val’s Adventures 9:00 ..........................Today’s Church 10:00 ....Community Announcements Wed. Nov. 7 10:00 .Heroes & Heroines - Ken Loney 11:30 ..........Story Behind the Stories 12:00 .The Boys of Kelvin High Part 1 1:00 ..The Boys of Kelvin High Part 2 2:00 ....Church Service - First Baptist 3:15 ...................Girl Guide Crafts #1 3:30 .Heroes & Heroines - Alf Newton 5:30 ............. The War Amps: Dieppe 6:30 ..................................Herb Dock 7:00 ..............NAC TV BINGO - LIVE 8:00 .............................Town Council 9:00 .................... Heroes & Heroines 10:00 ....Community Announcements Thurs. Nov. 8 10:00 ..........Neepawa Natives Game 12:15 .War Amps: Take No Prisoners 1:15 ........Polynesian Dinner Evening 1:30 .............. Sherlock Holmes - #12 2:00 ......... Aboriginal Church Service NACTV programming is done by volunteers and substitutions are sometimes necessary.

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This time, it’s (too) personal

by Chad Carpenter

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Governments do some really stupid things sometimes!

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es, governments do some really stupid things and they do so at our expense.

Manitoba Hydro, in anticipation of a potentially increased demand for electricity, planned an east side BiPole III hydro line up to 60 years ago. They got pushed off that idea by a half-assed plan, cooked up by God-knows-who, that a hydro line down the east side of the lakes would be harmful to the environment. The problem is that there has been a Hydro line and road in that area for quite a while now. It carries electricity to several east side communities as the diesel generators were, or are, being phased out. That east side line includes a road that is used by skidoos, quads, hunters, trappers and general travel. It is used as an alternative to winter roads when the roads won’t carry the weight of freight. The bald eagles nest on the towers. The impact of that road/line on the environment is minimal. The benefit is great.

The NDP government got duped by some First Nation leaders, some environmentalists and by a whole herd of people in Winnipeg who have no clue about survival or the environment in Manitoba’s north. That ill-informed reasoning cost us a set-back in Hydro’s finances that we will never fully recover from.

Another stupid thing that the province and the City of Winnipeg did was build Investors Group Field at the U of M. Bad location, poor parking and a real test for the mythical rapid transit system. The place was shoddily built and the repair bills and cost over runs are impacting taxpayers to perhaps as much as $200 million.

One good thing that happened was that in the municipal election, neepawa

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Ken Waddell the opening of Portage and Main to pedestrian traffic referendum went down to defeat. Even young people who live and work in the city saw this as stupid idea. Spend millions on opening an intersection that is one of the coldest and windiest places on the continent? Sure that makes a lot of sense. Thankfully, a friend of mine, Councillor Jeff Browaty stood against the idea.

By the way, he was re-elected by a large vote in his ward.

If I was a member of the Portage la Prairie Chamber of Commerce, I would be hopping mad that the overpass that funnels east bound traffic into Portage is still not fixed.

If we called in the U.S Army Corps of Engineers, it could be fixed in 24 hours but no, we have to take 10 years to fix a broken bridge. Picture this, the MLA from Portage and Education Minister, Ian Wishart can’t get it done. Premier Pallister, who is from Portage can’t get it done. Come on guys, just fix the bridge. How complicated can it be? Will waiting save money? Do bridges go on sale in November?

Who in the Highways department is dragging their feet on this deal anyway?

I guess we need more patience. It only took 100 years to build a road for the people at Shoal Lake, where Winnipeg gets its water from. My mother nearly died of typhoid around 1920 because of bad water

in Winnipeg, so a good water supply was needed. I get that. Maybe Winnipeg should have been made to take their water from Lake Winnipeg. It was closer. Oops! That wouldn’t have worked, because that is where Winnipeg did (and still does) dump their sewage.

That leads to another stupid thing governments do and that is dump sewage in the rivers, when they could use it to irrigate farm land. I did the calculations a few years ago and the volume of water from the pre-expansion days of the Neepawa hog plant would put about two inches of water on a section of land. Would that not make sense instead of spending $20 million of money from HyLife, the province and the Town of Neepawa to build the sewage plant? What the Town and HyLife have is a great system, don’t get me wrong, but when an alternative system could have been built for a fraction of the cost, why was it not done?

We are short of money for infrastructure, housing and roads because governments sometimes do stupid things.

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hile at times I do so begrudgingly, I am overall happy to participate in Statistics Canada’s surveys. Governments can only make decisions as good as the information they have, and the only way they get that data is if we give it to them.

We can’t complain that governments don’t know what’s actually going on in our communities or industries if we don’t tell them.

However, I think Stats Can’s latest proposed initiative is a step too far.

L a s t we e k , MY Global News re- PERSPECTIVE ported that Stats Can is asking financial institutions for Can- Kate adians’ transaction data. This Jackman-Atkinson week, the Prime Minister stood behind the initiative. The data would come from a sample of 500,000 Canadians and include transactions such as bill payments, cash withdrawals from ATMs, credit card payments, electronic money transfers and even account balances. The individuals wouldn’t be informed if their data was being used and it would be identifiable at the time of transmission, though once compiled, personal identifiers would be removed to then make the data anonymous.

The data would be gathered to help measure household spending and consumer trends, such as how much money Canadians spend outside the country. It would also be used to help compile information about residential occupation and addresses. The agency says a low response rates to surveys is driving this digital collection initiative.

Under the Statistics Act, the agency has the right to force financial institutions to provide this information, but it gives most Canadians a queasy feeling. People willingly share their names, their phone numbers, their addresses, what they’ve eaten, even their ages, but information relating to our health and finances are considered the most private. It’s what we are least willing to share.

The problem is that while in theory only one in 20 Canadians would have their data included, a new group would be selected each year. This would ultimately result in a very large database showing a fairly complete picture of Canadians’ financial data.

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner has recommended that Stats Can limit the collection of administrative data and collect information that has been de-identified prior to transmission. Stats Can says the data would be protected, it will be transmitted via a secure file transfer protocol and stored on a unique, protected server.

With our lives becoming increasingly digital, I still feel like this is a line I don’t want to see crossed. I think that at the heart of it is the fact that I don’t entirely trust the government to keep my personal data safe. I trust that my bank will keep my data safe, because it would be irreparably bad for business if they didn’t. The government doesn’t have that incentive.

In June of this year, government documents showed that at the CRA, the government agency that deals exclusively with Canadians’ financial data, over 80,000 individuals’ confidential information may have been accessed without authorization in the previous 21 months. In fact, it was the department with the most privacy breaches.

Stats Can isn’t immune to breaches either. Earlier this year, CBC reported on 20 incidents where Canadians’ privacy was breached.

Hundreds of Canadians were impacted in the breaches, which included confidential documents being left on a subway and the loss of close to 600 long-form census forms that were in a Stats Can employee’s car when it was stolen.

I don’t have a problem with Stats Can knowing how Canadians are spending their money, in fact, I think this is valuable information. I just don’t understand why they need to know how I spend my money. Knowing the name, address and social insurance number of the person making the payments doesn’t add any crucial information to the data about Canadians’ spending habits. I’m all for sharing, but in this case, it’s too personal.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Living witness, lofty wish

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eptember 8, 2018 was a day that I will never forget. I was invited by members of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 23 (Neepawa) to take part in the ceremony commemorating the restoration of a WW1 cannon and its placement in a newly created memorial park. I was filling in for the Neepawa Branch Chaplain, who was away at the time.

For those who don’t know, this cannon has been part of our community for almost 100 years. It fired its first shot shortly after WW1 began. It fired its last shot on Sept. 2, 1918 when it was captured by Allied forces fighting in France. It came to Neepawa in 1920. Its first home was on the grounds of the Beautiful Plains County Court House. It was later moved to the grassy knoll on the north west side of the Neepawa Legion Hall.

But like anything that sits outside exposed to the elements for that long, the cannon’s condition was getting worse by the year.

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FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein So members of Branch 23 raised funds to cover the cost of restoring and relocating the cannon. It now is the center piece of a Memorial Park located just outside the main entrance to the Hall and Club Room.

My job on September 8 was to offer two short prayers—an opening prayer and a closing dedicatory prayer after all the speeches were over and a memorial plaque had been unveiled.

Now—put yourself in my shoes—how and to what do you dedicate something that was designed, built and used to destroy the lives and property of so many people?

My task was made considerably easier when I recalled that, for the past 100 years, this cannon has filled two roles in our community. First, it is a living

witness to the courage and heroism of Canadians who fought in WW1. Our victories, especially in the Battle of Vimy Ridge, were key components in the Allied advance that ultimately ended the war.

When the Neepawa Legion decided to restore the cannon, they chose as their motto for the project: “We will restore. We will remember.” My hope and prayer is that 100 years from now, the cannon will be where it is now so that its witness to Canada’s contribution to the Great War will still be heard, understood and appreciated.

Second, this cannon represents the lofty wishes of the people of Neepawa and of the towns, villages and rural districts of south west Manitoba. We, along

with the rest of this world’s population, hope and pray for the day when all weapons of war will be as the one we rededicated on Sept. 8 is now—silent—once and for all—so that we can live in a world where peace-loving people are at peace and live in peace with each other.

But achieving this goal will not be easy. It will require all of us to deal with what St. James called the “cravings that are at war within us;” the lust for position, possessions and power that keeps us from treating others with dignity and respect.

Every time I see the Neepawa cannon, I am reminded of what can happen when those cravings get out of hand. And I pray that all people everywhere will come before God in faith, renounce these cravings and choose, by God’s grace and with his help, to love, accept and forgive others as God has loved, accepted and forgiven us.

That is the only way to ensure that a lasting peace can come to our world.

I wandered today…

ithout ever leaving the comfort of my home, I wandered. A slow, meandering journey through the past, touching on the present and contemplating the future.

The past is a pleasant journey. Not that all of my past has been pleasant – I would not be who I am today if it had been.

The mistakes were opportunities for learning and growth, some deep scars bear witness, and growth continues. My wanderings included time with school chums. Now that word alone dates me! I have kept casual connections with one or two of the original class of ten. And marvel at those who have close friendships today with classmates from grade one.

Forever friends. School was a safe place for me, average scholastically, good at sports and thriving on communication. It is easy to retrace travels. It would be challenging to choose

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen a favourite destination.

Iceland for the spa and the vistas. France for Paristhe Eiffel Tower, the river walks, the food and my sisters. Great Britain- the moors caused me to stand and weep. Hadrian’s wall, my father and my sister.

Australia- kangaroos in the paddocks, unique vegetation and animals and my sister. Thailand, the lush growth, the vibrant colours, exotic foods and customs and my sisters. Moscow, the Kremlin, St. Petersburg, opera, ballet and my sisters.

Scotland and Poland, a bit of heaven and hell and the closest to a forever friend that I have. Travel and family are huge parts of my memories. The past covers the antics of the grandchil-

dren, the blessings of their presence and energy.

The present is mighty fine. As a youth, I wanted to be a parent – I have always wanted to have children, many children.

My yearbook stated that I wanted thirteen, and with all the extra children I have loved, there are thirteen.

My life is full with the love and activities of children, grandchildren and great grands. I wanted to be a teacher. Got in one year of permit teaching and then switched to parenting. And now, most Sundays I get to share my insights and inspiration with a congregation somewhere. My friends contribute to my well being, stimulating thoughts and creativity. Challenging me

to grow, adapt and learn.

Each day is filled with a purpose. There is nothing more satisfying for me.

The future. This past week, I have said more than once- I am glad that I am old. I look around this world, the politics and political leaders and wonder what the world will be like for the generations yet to come. I fear that if change does not come and soon, it will be too late to maintain the variety of f lora and fauna with which this earth is blessed. The reality is that the climate is changing. We have come to an understanding that there is no more land being created.

That which we have is all that there is. The cost of land, land that is best used for agriculture, is swallowed up by cities. Land best used for pasture is being cleared for the growing of grains.

Trees are being bulldozed by the section, leaving the soil open and vulnerable.

The past is more comfortable.

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Observation

By Addy Oberlin

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his past week we have seen many election results in Manitoba. It is always an exciting time to see who made it in and who is going to get retirement, a rest or a break from local politics.

I followed the process with great interest and I hope that everyone is satisfied with the results and is willing to work together as a team to make things happen in the Valley.

There are many needs, wishes and wants but it takes hard work and cooperation to bring results.

It makes me think of our Heavenly election. We do not have to make speeches or advertise that we want to be part of the Kingdom of God. We do not need to redo it either every so many times in our life. All we need to do is surrender our life to God and He will freely save us so we can look forward to a place in the Heavenly Kingdom.

Hebrews 10:9, 10 tells us that Jesus came down to earth to do His Father’s will. When we are saved we are sanctified because Christ died for us once and for all.

Letters

An excuse to privatize So Pallister wants to pay Gordon Campbell $2.5 million to do a cost study of Bipole III and the Keyask generator. Why? Both have been studied and delayed sufficiently to nearly double their cost. Bipole III is now delivering power and Keyask’s first generator will start turning next year. We can not save money by shutting them down. Surely, somewhere in the minds of our present government, there is sufficient intelligence to understand that. So why the study?

Because Pallister and company are looking for an excuse to privatize Hydro.

If one pays attention to right wing organizations such as The Canadian Taxpayers Federation or the Frontier Centre, one quickly realizes that serious conservatives have a pathological hatred of the very concept of ordinary people working together for their mutual benefit.

When Filmon privatized our telephones, my monthly bill tripled in three years, from $14 to $42.

If the same rate of increase is applied to Hydro, my January bill will exceed my monthly pensions by 50 per cent.

As a public company, the Conservatives convinced many people that an increase of 7.9 per cent in rates would mean the end of civilization. But as a private company, a 200 per cent increase would no doubt have the Conservatives dancing in the streets.

Leonard Paramor, Arden, MB A Publishers response to the letter appears on page A19

Thumbs up, thumbs down Thumbs up to Cecil Pittman, Norma Forsman, Rick Sparling and all those who contributed to the new book, “The History of Neepawa Businesses”.

The extensive research and attention to detail in producing a book like this is remarkable. It’s great to learn some interesting history from right in our own backyard!

Dan Zettler Neepawa, MB

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McDonald’s gives LWML fall renewal back

By Jean Borchardt Submitted

PHOTO BY KIRA PATERSON

Pictured from left: BPCF members Kate JackmanAtkinson and Shelley Graham, McDonald’s Supervisor Ross Sheard and BPCF Treasurer Ian Thomson

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press From Friday, Oct. 12 to Sunday, Oct. 14, McDonald’s in Neepawa had a grand opening celebration for their new double lane drive-thru. McDonald’s took the opportunity to not only give back to its customers, but also to the community.

During those three days, one dollar for every car that went through the drive-thru was donated to the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation (BPCF).

Ross Sheard, Supervisor of the Brandon, Portage and Neepawa branches of McDonald’s explained why they chose to make the donation. “This was a good opportunity to raise awareness for the double lane drive-thru. What better way than to raise awareness and funds for the most prominent

foundation in the community?” Sheard said. He noted that they wanted to put the money towards something in the community so they did some research and found that BPCF puts thousands of dollars into many different local projects every year.

A donation of $1,865 was given to the foundation, which means that 1,865 cars went through the Neepawa drive-thru in those three days. Sheard noted that they were quite pleased with the turnout and extended thanks to every customer who came out to support BPCF. The foundation has a fund that accumulates interest and the interest from that fund is what they divide up for grants each year. Every donation to BPCF goes into this fund, allowing each dollar given to continue to contribute to the community every year.

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Saturday, Oct. 20, ladies of the Wheatland Zone Lutheran Women’s Missionary League gathered together at Zion Lutheran Church in Plumas. There were eight ladies in attendance: four from Neepawa, three from Plumas and one from Brandon and two Pastors in attendance: Rev. Alvin Borchardt, emeritus and Pastor James Vosper of Plumas. The theme for the day was “Called to Serve.”

Registration began at 9:30 and the meeting was called to order by President Judy Gabler of Neepawa. Irma Lach of the Plumas Society was called upon for the opening devotions. She reminisced about LWML Canada’s Founding Convention on June 20, 1993 in Edmonton. This year our zone, as well as many others across Canada, will be celebrating the 25th anniversary with special offerings.

The meeting was called to order and the business portion was conducted. Following the business meeting, President Judy introduced the guest speaker, Mr. Jake Klassen, from MacGregor, volunteer of Operation Christmas Child. Mr. Klassen introduced his wife Helen and his assistant, Mr. Harvey Boehlig. They showed a power point presentation of various countries that they’ve toured to view the work being done with shoe boxes filled with gifts for children in third world countries. There were also clips of a box gathered by the students at HMK (the elementary school in Neepawa) being given to a little girl in Mexico. Following his presentation, a special offering was taken to support the work of this organization. Pastor Vosper then had a prayer of thanksgiving for the work of Operation Christmas Child and the volunteers who give of their time and energy to do this work. Volunteers gather in Calgary to organize all the materials, pack the boxes for the children and then get them ready for shipping. Judy thanked Mr. Klassen for coming and presenting this wonderful story to us.

Pastor Vosper led us in a prayer for the meal. We then broke for a wonderful lunch served by the Plumas ladies and provided by all societies. Following lunch, Pastor Vosper led us in a Bible study on our theme “Called to Serve.”

Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy this wonderful day of praise and thanksgiving for the 25 years of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Canada. To God be the glory great things he hath done!

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Helen Drysdale out of helen’s kitchen

Streusel carrot pie

I had few pumpkins this year and lots of carrots. In a very old cookbook I found this recipe for carrot pie. I decided it was a great way to dress up carrots!

1 unbaked 9-10 inch deep pie shell 2 cups cooked mashed carrots 2/3 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 1/4 cup milk or cream 1 Tbsp flour 1 tsp cinnamon

2 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp allspice 1/2 tsp maple flavor Topping: 1/4 cup flour 3 Tbsp butter 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup pecan pieces 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Combine cooked carrots, sugar, eggs, milk, flour, cinnamon, ginger, allspice and maple flavor in a blender. Pour into the pie shell. In a bowl, add the topping ingredients and cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over filling. Bake in a preheated 375° oven for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

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Rural Outlook

The votes are in!

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

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On Oct. 24, Manitoba voters went to the polls.

Here is a list of the individuals who will represent the Rural Municipalities located within the Banner & Press coverage area for the next four years. The notable R.M.s’ are shadowed in grey.

Ste. Rose

Alonsa

Mayor:

Reeve:

Robert Brunel. (Acclaimed)

Stan Asham: 293. (Elected) James Bruce: 200.

Michael Espenell: 43.

Council at large:

Steven Hopfner: 403. (Elected) Ivan Worrall: 373. (Elected) Noel Labelle: 342. (Elected) Shari Shankaruk: 335. (Elected)

LUD of Alonsa: William Cabak: (Acclaimed) Stan Fashoway: (Acclaimed) Harry Harris: (Acclaimed)

Not elected: Karen Bouchard: 310.

Gilbert Soucy: 178.

Alain Ingelbeen 167 Darrel Deslauriers: 112.

Ward 1: Colin Mailman: 90. (Elected) Rhonna Rodriguez: 22.

Ward 2: Eldon Campbell: (Acclaimed)

Clanwilliam Erickson

McCreary

Mayor:

Victor Baraniuk: 315. (Elected) Elgin Hall: 128.

Reeve:

Mike Gawaziuk: 251. (Elected) Allan Whyte: 153.

Larry McLaughlan: 103.

David J. Thompson: 12.

Ward 1: (Rural):

Ian Gibbons: 140. (Elected) Kristy Contreras: 128. (Elected) Les Lesack: 111.

Rick Proven: 105.

Council: (Elected) Donna Duggan: 410.

Craig Terrick: 385.

John Graves: 359.

Shawn Buchanan: 314.

Ward 2: (Urban)

Cody Cameron: 96. (Elected) Gordon Kuharski: 93. (Elected) Sylvia-Linda Kaktins: 89.

Don Huisman: 62.

Not elected Coreen Roy: 147 Linda Cripps: 138

Rosedale

Ward 3: Edward Waczko: (Acclaimed) Ward 4 : Michael Brown: 82. (Elected) Gordon Dubois: 34.

Ward 5: Terry Dayholos: 42. (Elected) Jonathan Clarke: 34.

Ward 6: Logan Dumanske: (Acclaimed)

GlenellaLansdowne Reeve: Richard Funk: (Acclaimed) Ward 1: Greg McConnell: (Acclaimed)

Reeve:

Michael Porrok: 326. (Elected) Bill Martin: 195.

Ward 2 Roland Marohn: (Acclaimed)

Ward 1:

Ward 3: Don Boxall: (Acclaimed)

Ernie Schure: (Acclaimed)

Ward 2:

Ward 4: Bryan McCutchin: 64. (Elected) Scott Gillies: 52.

Robert Scott: (Acclaimed)

Ward 3: Bruce Fleger: 38. (Elected) Steve Pegoski: 28.

Ward 5: Arnie Suski: (Acclaimed)

Ward 4:

Ward 6: John Pottinger: (Acclaimed)

Ward 5:

WestlakeGladstone

Ron Kostenchuk: (Acclaimed) Andrew Somers: 37. (Elected) David Todoruk: 32.

Ward 6:

Earl Burton: 93. (Elected) Duane Stewart: 82.

North CypressLangford

Editors note: All listed results were obtained at www. mbvotes.ca, made available by the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM).

Bob Adriaansen: (Acclaimed)

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3-400 lbs.

4-500 lbs.

5-600 lbs.

6-700 lbs.

7-800 lbs.

Bulls

$2.30 - 2.61 $2.20 - 2.51 $2.00 - 2.22 $1.90 - 2.185 $1.90 - 2.075 $0.90 - 1.00

Reeve:

Ward 1:

David Blair: 62. (Elected) Clyde McCallum, 33.

Norm Campbell, 0.

Minnedosa Mayor:

Pat Skatch: (Acclaimed)

Council:

Minto-Odanah Reeve:

Jim Dowsett: 570.

Frank Taylor: 500.

Mark Blais: 489.

Grant Butler: 488.

Rick Saler: 394.

Thomas Dowsett: 349.

Doug Dowsett: (Acclaimed)

Not elected:

Ward 2: Ron Carr: (Acclaimed) Dennis Pearson: (Acclaimed) Monty Peckover: (Acclaimed)

Judith MacDowall: 328.

Clarke Swain: 215.

Ward 1: Barry Cook: (Acclaimed) Bill Hopkins Jr: (Acclaimed) Brian Pollon: (Acclaimed)

Ward 2: Harold Tolton: (Acclaimed) Ward 3: Fred Jackson: (Acclaimed) Ward 4: Dallis Olmstead: 66. (Elected) Don Hockin: 24.

Ward 5: Ray Drayson: (Acclaimed) Ward 6: Malcolm Murray: 48. (Elected) Gerond R. Davidson: 25.

Heifers

3-400 lbs. $1.80 - 2.19 4-500 lbs. $1.70 - 2.14 5-600 lbs. $1.70 - 1.94 6-700 lbs. $1.60 - 1.845 7-800 lbs. $1.40 - 1.685 8-900 lbs. $1.40 - 1.6975 900+ lbs. $ Cows $0.60 - 0.92 1,305 head sold

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Mayor:

Scott Kinley: 686. (Elected) Keith Arthur: 428.

Council: (Elected)

Monica Ferguson:607.

Bud Sigurdson: 546.

Darcy Meloney: 542.

Randy Bjarnson:513.

Gerald Doell: 503.

Dawn Coubrough: 497.

Not elected:

Richard Callander: 487.

Arnold Coutts: 447.

Murray Smith: 414.

Kerry Maclennan: 283.

David Stanley: 272.

Aaron Armstrong: 248.

Kerry Arksey: 159.

LUD of Plumas Committee Members:

Sherrie-Ann Wolke: 78. (Elected) Jack Sellers: 62. (Elected) Al Jones: 53.

Randy Watts: 45.

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Looking Back

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

1958: Choosing winners a challenge for Lions’ Hallowe’en judges

By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

110 years ago, Tuesday, November 3, 1908 Winnipeg ladies are forming a curling club.

A steamship service is to be established on the Pacific next year between Prince Rupert and the Orient, by the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway company.

Suf fragettes created such disturbance in the British House of Commons on Wednesday night last that the members became alarmed lest bombs might be thrown.

A mutinous outbreak in the Turkish army was suppressed with some loss of life.

A Jew living in Altendorf, Hungary, is said to be one hundred and twenty years old while his wife is one hundred and two. Both are in excellent health.

100 years ago, Friday, November 1, 1918 The health officer has taken the precaution against the flu to quarantine Riding Mountain.

Wm. Cation and D.J. Watsonwerebusycanvassing for Victory Bonds this week.

It is understood that soldiers home on harvest leave will not have to report for duty this week owing to the Spanish Influenza in Winnipeg.

Schools and churches in this municipality [Arden] are all closed until Nov. 11 as a safeguard to the influenza epidemic.

Ludendorff has resigned.

Germany is said to be short of gasoline.

Finland is over-run with Russian refugees.

Turkey has surrendered unconditionally.

Keruk (Mesopotamia) has been taken by the British.

Manitoba is reported to have about 2,500 cases of Spanish influenza.

The K a iser assures Germans they shall be the freest people on earth.

Revolution has begun in Montenegro and Austrians are evacuating.

The Canadian patrol steamer Galiano is believed to have been lost on the Pacific Coast.

Austrian soldiers are hustling out of Italy as fast as they can, but the dagos have caught 30,000 in a week.

How repent a nt t he German people are may be gathered from refusal

of the Reichstag to discuss President Wilson’s note.

Two weeks fighting in Belgium resulted in over 18,000 German soldiers, 500 cannons and 12,000 m a c h i ne g u n s b ei n g captured.

The allies war council has prepared armistice and peace terms for the Kaiser, which will probably be communicated concurrently with the elimination of Austria as well as Turkey from the fighting.

Teddy Roosevelt is after President Wilson’s scalp— and may get it. Here is a bit of the ridicule hurled at the President: “Here’s to our Czar; last in war, first toward peace; long may he waver.”

T h e r n t o n B a x t e r, of Neepawa, was again reported wounded this week.

N.L. Dring was amongst the Canadian casualties published yesterday— killed in action.

Next to the Kaiser, the most despicable criminals on this earth are Lenin and Trotzky. The war will not be over until they get theirs.

90 years ago, Friday, November 2, 1928 Quebec has 10,000 miles of improved roads.

It has been discovered that a Spanish monk of the 17th century wrote a book in which he envisioned the future of the airplane.

80 years ago, Tuesday, November 1, 1938 Nazi pressure to force Jews out of business and out of Germany is steadily becoming heavier.

Hungary and Czechoslovakia have agreed to let Germany and Italy mediate their territorial dispute.

Dancing to swing music causes thick ankles and sluggish minds according to an eminent American Osteopath.

Germany now demands the return of all her colonies, without exception, taken from her by the Versailles treaty.

G er ma ny ha s been granted a railway corridor across Czechoslovakia from Silesia to Austria without passport or customs control.

Earl Stanhope has been appointed first Lord of the Admiralty to succeed Alfred Duff Cooper who resigned his post in the Chamberlain government after the recent crisis.

Japan has called in one-sen copper coins and

put aluminum coins in circulation in their stead.

This will permit an annual saving of 900 tons of copper, which the army needs.

Premier Daladier of France expressed hope last week of a French underst and ing w it h Germany and Italy, but told the nation her future security lay largely in development of her colonial empire. He attacked French Communists for “sabotage” of the government’s efforts.

70 years ago, November, 1948 More than 300 boys and girls in costumes attended the Neepawa Lions Club H a l lowe’en Pa r t y. A highlight of this year’s show was the monster parade led by the Lions Club Band, organized under bandmaster Vern Johnson.

60 years ago, Tuesday, November 4, 1958 L a r g e nu mb e r s of attractive costumes made choosing winners a difficult problem for the judges at the Lions’ Hallowe’en Party Friday night.

50 years ago, Friday, November 1, 1968 T he fol k s out at Agassiz Drive-In had an embarrassing experience la st week when t hey discovered salt had been used instead of sugar to make syrup for ice cream topping. Yech!

40 years ago, Thursday, November 2, 1978 Approximately 70 persons attended the Genetics Seminar held at East View Lodge on Thursday, Oct. 26. The one-day course featured Dr. Jane Evans, Dr. Diane Thompson and Dr. Alasdair Hunter, all of the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg. The topics centered on types of genetic

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diseases and chromosomal diseases, how we inherit, an approach to diagnosis, prenatal diagnosis and genetic counseling.

30 years ago, Tuesday, November 1, 1988 In 1985, we bought just under $2.7 billion worth of tickets for governmentsponsored lotteries, up from

$485 million in 1976. Ticket sales for such lotteries have moved steadily upward since 1969, when they were made legal after some 70 years under a Criminal Code ban.

20 years ago, Monday, November 2, 1998 Nine new donors turned out for the Canadian Blood

Services first blood donor clinic in Neepawa last month.

In total, 178 people donated blood during the day-long clinic.

Canadian Blood Services now handles the nation’s blood services in place of the Red Cross.

Editor’s note: No date could be gatherer for the 1948 section.

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BPCF challenges community to give big

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press

On Saturday, Nov. 17, the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation (BPCF) is holding their fourth annual 24 Hour Giving Challenge to help raise money for projects in the community.

BPCF partners w ith the Winnipeg Foundation every year for the Giving Challenge to get even more bang for their buck. For every five dollars raised, the Winnipeg Foundation will donate an extra dollar up to a total of $10,000.

This year, they are also partnering with the Province of Manitoba, who will also match donations at a 1:5 ratio.

There are a few different ways to get involved in the fundraising. BPCF is holding a Jail ‘n Bail luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 15 at the Legion Hall from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. During this event, people can volunteer to get “arrested” and try to

raise their bail to get out of jail. Others can also snitch on a friend who committed a “crime”, like drinking the last of the coffee, or never bringing snacks to work.

The “criminal” will then be arrested and will have to raise bail be released. All the bail money raised will be included in donations to the 24 Hour Giving Challenge.

On the day of the Giving Challenge, the BPCF office will be open from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm for people to drop in and make donations directly to the challenge. People can also give from the comfort of their own home by going to endowmanitoba.ca and choosing BPCF from the list of foundations.

While BPCF appreciates contributions at any time of year, they especially encourage donations during the 24 Hour Giving Challenge, because the partnerships allow for donors’ money to be stretched even farther. Last year alone,

over $45,000 was raised by the community, which was increased to over $50,000 by the partnership with the Winnipeg Foundation.

This year, the potential is even greater because of the additional partnership with the Province, making those 24 hours really the best time to give.

ARCHIVE PHOTOS

In 2016, BPCF held a Jail ‘n Bail event in the Liquor Mart parking lot.

This year, it will be at the Neepawa Legion Hall.

Above: Brent Hunter spent some time behind bars for the Foundation.

Right: “Judge” Ivan Traill prevented a jailbreak attempt by Jean Forsman.

Fundraising for furry friends

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press Winter is coming and with it, the rising need for warm homes for stray felines. Cats TNR & Rescue is preparing for the coming onslaught by hosting Feline Frenzy at ArtsForward on Friday, Nov. 9 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm.

Brandi Falk, the organization’s fundraising manager, described what exactly Feline Frenzy will entail. The event includes a bake sale and will feature some special furry guests that visitors will have the chance to meet and potentially adopt. “Obviously, we won’t have all of our adoptables there, but we will have some available to meet and pictures of others posted as well... We will also have adoption specials happening!” Falk explained. She added that there are photos and details about their adoptable cats on the Cats TNR & Rescue Facebook page and she encourages anyone considering adoption to have a look at those and get in touch with them to request a specific cat to be there.

“We will also have other things happening,” Falk continued. “People can stop in and visit with friends and enjoy a coffee and dessert, information sharing, we will have a bake sale table of take

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home treats.” The festivities will also include free door prizes as well as a raffle for a Christmas dinner hamper donated by Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op.

There are several reasons behind the Feline Frenzy event. “Our goal for all of our events is to raise awareness to our group, [and] to raise funds to be spent towards the care and spay and neutering of our rescued friends to help control the overpopulation of cats ethically and humanely,” Falk noted. “We also chose to try this type of event because the colder weather is coming in and we

know the calls for help will be increasing, so we are hoping some of our furry friends will find their forever homes as a result of this event and in turn make room for others in need.”

Those not looking to adopt a new friend, but who would like to help out with the event can make other contributions. Anyone who would like to donate baking, learn about more ways they can volunteer or have any other questions is encouraged to get in contact with Falk. She can be reached by phone at 204-212-3115 or by email at catstnrrescue@gmail.com.

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Take your MLA to Work Day

NACI student honoured for volunteer efforts

By Eoin Devereux

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Disability Employment Awareness Month has come to a close with its annual ‘Bring Your MLA to Work Day’. The event featured NEEPAWA, MB. Aug 19, 2015 - A new initiative Natives board member Cam Tibbett said that within nerships with area farmers to not only promote t from the Neepawa Natives junior ‘A’members hockey clubofis the theLegislative next few days, farms within a 20 kilometre radius positive influences of farm families on the commun reaching out to the region’s agricultural industry. Harof Neepawa will receive a letter outlining the Harvest but also ensuring the hockey organization is able Assembly (MLA) visiting www.neepawapress.com • August 26, 2015thrive • Pagein11 for Hockey concept. the coming seasons,” said Cathcart. vest for Hockey is a project where local farm families a local workplace that has PHOTO

BY EOIN DEVEREUX are being asked to donate a portion of their crop to “This is something the team is very excited about.

The crop donation being pursued for the inaugu hired an individual who help support the operations of the club.

We’ve mailed out details farms across the region. Connections Harvest for Hockey Inc. projectexecutive is canola. The plan is f Leftto to right: Carreer As part of the donation, all participating farmersto and Neepawa and surrounding area has a vibrant farming farmers, who have committed to donating an amou happens have a disability. director Williams, their immediate families would be recognized on sig- community, so it’s very important Tracy for the team to ex- ofAgassiz bushels, toMLA contactEileen the clubClarke, during harvest. T The employee then provides nage at the Yellowhead Arena, as well as online on the plore options for making partnerships withand farmers,” team will then drive to the field in a rented truck a Mitchell Baryla Salvation Army manager Amanda a tour of their place of work that within nerships withpose the a farmer can useduring their hopper to donate team website. The Neepawa Natives are also planning said Tibbett. for picture the Takethe preferr NEEPAWA, MB. Aug 19, 2015 - A new initiative Natives board member Cam Tibbett said Naughton-Gale area farmers to not promote the a Harvest for Hockey game night early in the 2015- their Team generalinmanager Myles Cathcart said it’s very amount ofonly canola. discusses duties the next few days, farms within a 20 kilometre radius positive influences of farm families on the community from the Neepawa Natives junior ‘A’ hockey club is and your MLA to Work Day tour. season, where would important foroutlining the hockey team to but establish a stronger If organization anyone is interested reaching out2016 to the MJHL region’s regular agricultural industry.

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Oct. 26 Myles and Cathcart met said and beenamount a real asset,” said Tracy Williams said that they 2016 MJHL regular season, where the club Declan Smith of NACI was one of five Manitoba youth selected to receive thewould important for the hockey team to establish a stronger If anyone is interested in becoming a Harvest for employee Mitchell are additional very pleased with the “And recognize its contributors and extend a free gate ad- with connection to the region’s agricultural base.Naughton-Gale.

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Neepawa Banner & Press liams and the Banner & he wants, we’d be so happy of hiring people with disDeclan is passionate about animals and Press, Baryla explained his abilities. for him, as well.”

Declan Smith is a Grade 10 student from the environment. He volunteers at the loday-to-day responsibilities.

Agassiz MLA Eileen Neepawa, MB who was recently awarded cal Bird Sanctuary. He is also one of the the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers. He founding members of the Neepawa Tiger During the visit, he noted Clarke noted to the Banwas one of five Manitobans chosen to Lilies horticultural group at NACI. In that he has worked at the ner & Press that this is the receive this prestigious award on Oct. 30 addition, Declan has volunteered with the Salvation Army since June. first time she’s been able to Did You at a special breakfast event hosted by WE Beautiful Plains Horticultural Society for Having studied and earned participate in the day. She Know... a diploma in Interactive said it seems to be a trementhe past four years at their annual HortiSchools prior to WE Day in Winnipeg.

Media Arts from Assinidous opportunity for those Declan has shown an incredible sense of cultural Show. boine Community College, involved.

Declan has been involved in HOPE community through his empathy for others Baryla added that while he The tour was organized and his commitment to the environment. (Helping Our World Pursue Equality), continues to search for a by Career Connections Inc., When Declan was 10, his young neighbour NACI’s social justice group, for the past especially local, is the most read position in his chosen field, an agency that helps secure News, newspaper content, followed by was diagnosed with a heart condition. He four years. Throughout this time, he has being a part of the Salvation employment forGolf people with arts/entertainment and health eepawa wanted to help, so he made Christmas participated in several community food Army team has been a posi- disabilities, together with the & Country Club ornaments and ended up raising $1,200 drives, community spring clean-ups, entive opportunity.

Manitoba All you have to do isSupported send Emfor this young family to assist with their vironmental projects where he has taken Neepawa and A rea many health care needs. On two additional on a lead role in advocating for the school’s Salvation Army us a photo of yourself -The Neepawa Legion and Ladies Auxiliary presentsmanager occasions, when young community mem- recycling program, as well as many other Amanda Naughton-Gale Live musicon from the Woodstock era (1967-72) performed by Neepawa reading the Press All you have to do is sendarea musicians.our bers were diagnosed with cancer, Declan fundraising events. He has also volunteered noted All funds raised will be used to care for the Veterans’ that Baryla’s contribu- Course. If we Must-Play usthe a photo of yourself coordinated fundraising events. Declan at Winnipeg Harvest with the group. graves at the Neepawa Cemetery tion to thrift store has K I Nman L E Ywho T H Obeen Mreading S O N the Press publish it, you WIN a of Peace, Love, Music…and Food Declan is a very caring young also volunteers his time with students with on our a very positive one. …an evening HARTERED A CCOUNTANTS I NC . be a true special needs at NACI. He assists with their exemplifies what it means Cto weekly Must-Play Course.

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BPCF donates $2,050 to Nursery School

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Folks travelling on Oct. 30 may have noticed a portion of Mountain Avenue blocked off. The road was being torn up for an essential water valve replacement. The replacement was regular maintenance, the old valve having a leak.

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MJHL Standings

(To Wednesday, Oct. 31)

Team

G

W L

15 16 16

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

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

12 2 12 4 10 5

16 17 18 16

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

14 15 15 16

Player stats Leading scorers (MJHL)

1. Josh Tripp (Swan) 2. Brady Tatro (Stein) 3. Matthew Osadick (Swan) 4. Quitin Sudom (Swan) 5. Brendan Martin (Stein)

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10 11 10 9 10

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17 13 14 13 10

27 24 24 22 20

G 8 8 3

Goaltenders

SV% GAA

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A Pts 12 20 9 17 9 12

9 7 0.929

8 4 2 4

5 7 7 7

5 9 8 11

OT/SO PF

1 0 1 2 1 3 0

1 2 5 1

80 79 63 46 48 52 52

53 43 36 26

PA

45 53 31 49 41 70 49

56 73 56 66

Pts

25 24 21 20 19 19 18

17 10 9 9

AAA Hockey

Leading scorers (Npa) Mackenzie Belinski Scott Mickoski Jesse Gibbons

1. I. Labelle (Way)

9 9 8 9

Midget Chiefs (Boys)

Oct. 26: Southwest 5-1 Yellowhead Oct. 27: Wpg Wild 4-3 Yellowhead Nov. 3: at Interlake 7:30 pm.

Nov. 4: at Wpg Wild 1:45 pm.

Midget Chiefs (Girls)

Oct. 27: Central Plains 2-1 Yellowhead Oct. 28: at Pembina Valley 2:30 pm.

Nov. 3: vs. Central Plains 2:30 pm.

Nov. 4 vs. Interlake 2:30 pm.

2.01

Bantam Chiefs (Girls)

2.55

Nov. 4: vs Northeast 1:45 pm. (at Minnedosa)

2. M. Radomsky (Stein) 8 5 0.922

2.06

Nov. 3: vs Northeast 3:30 pm. (at Minnedosa)

4. N. Giesbrecht (OCN) 4 6 0.936

2.76

Bantam Chiefs (Boys)

3. A. Brunn (Wink)

3 2 0.923

5. M. Davis (Swan)

9 2 0.906 2.77

Oct. 21: Eastman 2-1 Yellowhead

Game results

Oct. 26: Wpg Monarchs 5-0 Yellowhead

Friday, Oct. 26

THHL

OCN 3-2 Neepawa

First period 18:13 OCN Apetagon (5) ASST: Sinclair (5) Second period 12:38 OCN Dawson (2) ASST: Barraso (2), Bartley (2) PP Third period 02:41 OCN Apetagon (6) ASST: Long (2) 04:40 NEEP Belinski (8) ASST: Mickoski (8) Gibbons (9) 17:40 Skulmoski (4) ASST: Belinski (12), Mickoski (9) PP Goaltenders NEEP- Anderson 33/36 saves (L) OCN - Giesbrecht 41/43 saves (W), Attendance - 232 at Gordon Lathlin Memorial Centre

Saturday, Oct. 27 OCN 5-2 Neepawa

First period 03:27 OCN Dawson (3) ASST: Chapman (1), Apetagon (5) PP 06:23 OCN Maxwell (2) ASST: Apetagon (6), Ali (2) Second period 03:43 OCN Maxwell (3) ASST: Apetagon (7), Dawson (1) 09:31 NEEP Luke (3) ASST: Comeau (30, Olstad (4) Third period 02:19 OCN Campbell (2) ASST: Crawley (2), Thomas (1) 09:54 OCN Thomas (1) ASST: Campbell (2), Barraso (3) 18:33 NEEP Marshall (6) ASST: Carson (6), Mowbray (2) EN Goaltenders NEEP- Anderson 42/47 saves (L) OCN - Giesbrecht 42/43 saves (W) Attendance - 263 at Gordon Lathlin Memorial Centre

Oct. 27: Yellowhead 5-3 Wpg Warriors Nov. 4: at Southwest Cougars 1:00 pm.

Friday, Oct. 26 MacGregor 4-3 Minnedosa Wawanesa 12-3 Melita Killarney 8-0 Cartwright.

Saturday, Oct. 27 Neepawa 7-4 Deloraine Hartney 9-6 Minnedosa Boissevain 10-1 Souris Upcoming schedule (Neepawa)

Fri. Nov. 2: at Pilot Mound 8:00 pm.

Sun. Nov. 4: vs Minnedosa 8:00 pm.

Club 55 Friday League Oct. 26, 2018: Ladies’ High Single & Triple -- Bev Chapski 219 & 526. Men’s High Single -- Ray Criddle 295. Men’s High Triple -- Doug Pettigrew 654. Other Scores to Note: Bev Chapski 193; Ray Criddle 165; Don Denoon 265, 153; Ellen Grudeski 155; Doug Pettigrew 195, 203, 256; Liz Lychak 154; Ed Oshust 155, 164; Jim King 193, 154, 154; Gail McGregor 164; Phyllis Mauthe 191; Doreen Smith 184; Len Pritchard 202, 220; Norm Kendall 161; Pauline Hailstone 193; Darrell Gabler 174; Frank Porada 184, 167, 185; Gordon Levandoski 206.

October Bowlers of the Month: Ladies -- Doreen Smith; Men -Lawrence Smith.

High School Rural Manitoba Football League

Oct. 25: Swan Valley 55-12 NACI (Murray Black Cup semi-final) Nov. 3: NACI at Moosomin

Westman High School Hockey League

Nov. 3: NACI vs. Crocus Plains 7:15 p.m.

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By Eoin Devereux

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Rural Manitoba’s top rural high school hockey teams converged in Neepawa this past weekend for the annual NACI Slasher Showdown. Eight teams took part in the tournament, which began on Thursday Oct. 25, with the Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (NACI) Tiger s t a k i ng on t he Minnedosa Chancellors.

The Tigers were able to defeat Minnedosa 2-1, moving NACI into the championship bracket, while Minnedosa shifted

into the consolation side.

The event continued on Friday, Oct. 26 with Neepawa facing the Birtle/ Hamiota/Shoal Lake/ Strathclair (Co-op) Huskies. The Huskies would be the victors, picking up a 3-0 win. The Co-op team would then double up the W.C. Miller Aces 4-2 in t he tour nament f ina l, winning the championship banner.

A s for N AC I , t he y moved on to the third place game against the McCrea r y M aver ick s.

In this game, the Tigers topped the Mavericks 3-2 in a shootout.

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The NACI goaltender makes a big stop during the shootout against McCreary on Saturday, Oct. 27.

Next up for the Neepawa is the WHSHL regular season opener, which is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 3 at the Yellowhead

Arena, when the Tigers host the Crocus Plains Plainsmen. Start time is scheduled for 7:15 p.m.

Neepawa Natives lose pair in OCN

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

A weekend road trip to Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) near The Pas was a disaster for the Neepawa Natives, as the club was beaten in a pair of games.

The OCN Blizzard first edged out the Natives 3-2 on Friday, Oct. 26. The next night proved to be a more definitive decision, as OCN picked up a 5-2 victory.

In the Friday night tilt, OCN scored the first three goals of the game, with forward Tony Apetagon collecting a pair. Neepawa climbed back into the contest with a pair of goals in the third, but couldn’t find the equalizer.

Mankenzie Belinski and

Drayson Skulmoski scored for the Natives. Goaltender Nik Anderson had a solid night for Neepawa, making 33 saves. Unfortunately, OCN’s Noah Giesbrecht had an even bigger night between the pipes, making 41 stops.

More of the same on Saturday Following the Friday night loss, OCN (4-11-1-0.

9pts.) picked up another important victory on Saturday, this time by a score of 5-2. James Maxwell scored twice for the Blizzard, while Nolan Dawson, Kobe Campbell and Talon Thomas all tallied a goal and an assist, on the way to the victory. Noah Giesbrecht had another huge

night, stopping 49 of the 50 shots fired at him in net.

As for Neepawa, Brad Marshall and Kurtis Luke scored for the Natives, while Nik Anderson made 44 saves.

Now what?

With these most recent losses away from the friendly confines of the Yellowhead Arena, Neepawa’s (4-9-1-1.

10pts.) road record has now fallen to 0-7-0. The Natives played another road game in Virden on Wednesday, Oct. 31. The final results from that match-up were unavailable before the Banner & Press publication deadline. The next home game for Neepawa is Friday, Nov. 2 versus t he Way w ay s e e c a p p o Wolverines.

Home Games 2018-2019 at the Yellowhead Centre

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

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

Wednesday, November 14, 2018 vs. Swan Valley Stampeders - 7:30 pm

Natives make a trade NEXT HOME GAME Acquire Heino from Melville

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

The Neepawa Natives have traded forward Jack Elliot to the Melville Millionaires in exchange for the CJHL player rights to forward Dayton Heino.

Heino is a 20-year-old forward from Minnedosa, who had played for the Millionaires since 20162017. In 131 regular season games with Melville, he has accumulated 27 goals and 46 assists.

Elliot, meanwhile, was in his first season with the

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Dayton Heino.

Neepawa Natives. In eight games, the 19-year-old from California had one goal and one assist.

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You and your health

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To ice or heat - That is the question!

By Dr. Mark Perrett BSCs DC Chiropractor

There is a lot of confusion regarding whether to use heat or ice when you have pain. Both therapies are inexpensive and effective when used properly. This article will reveal when it is appropriate to use either option.

Ice therapy: The effects of ice A good saying to remember is: “ice is for injury”. If you sprain an ankle, twist a knee, or acutely injure another area of the body, ice is your treatment choice.

Applying ice to an injured area helps to manage swelling, decrease pain, and lower muscle spasticity. The largest physiological effect of ice is contraction of the surrounding blood vessels, called vasoconstriction.

When injured, the body often over-compensates and drives blood flow to the injured area to cause swelling. The reason for this is to ward off any potential pathogen in the area, and also to promote healing.

Ice is a great short-term way to calm down this overreaction.

Ice therapy can also be applied to the entire body in the form of an ice bath or submersion. This technique is often used by athletes after rigorous exercise.

Some studies show that this technique allows the athlete to recover faster by helping to control joint swelling and muscle tightness. One of the major effects of this technique is the release of endorphins, natural pain killers, for an extended period of time after the ice bath.

Ice should be applied as soon as possible after an injury and used for only 10 to 15 minute intervals per hour for the first 24 hours of the injury.

Common icing mistakes 1. Ice should never be placed directly on bare skin. This leads to a risk of frostbite. 2. Do not leave the ice on for over 15 minutes, even though it numbs the pain. 3. Don’t apply ice to stiff and achy muscles, as it can cause spasm and pain.

4. You must rest and elevate when icing. The RICE rule is “rest, ice, compress, elevate.

Avoid using ice if you have hypersensitivity to cold, cold intolerance, peripheral vascular disease, cardiac disease, or over a re-generating nerve.

Heat therapy: The effects of heat Agoodsayingtoremember is: “heat for hurt”. If you have achy muscles, pain that has been present for over three days, or chronic pain, heat is the best option for you.

The physiological effect of heat is the opposite of ice. It causes dilation of the blood vessels, called vasodilation, and therefore promotes blood flow to the tissues.

This benefits an injured area because increased blood flow carries healing agents and oxygen to the injured site, and carries away byproducts of the injury. Heat therapy works very well on muscles, as there is a large blood supply in these tissues. Lactic acid is a common reason for muscle stiffness and can be decreased with the application of heat. Heat should be applied for 20 to 30 minutes per hour at a moderate temperature.

Total body heat such as spas and saunas have similar effects to applying a heat pack. Research also shows that by stimulating the cardiovascular system, saunas can lower cardiovascular risks, improve brain health and increase lifespan.

Common heating mistakes The biggest risk of using heat is getting burnt.

1. Never place heat directly on the skin, and make sure your heat pack is not too hot.

2. Always use a heating pad that has an automatic shut off.

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3. Only use heat on an injury over three days old and never jump into a sauna or hot tub after vigorous exercise.

Avoid using heat on areas that are red, hot and swollen, such as an acute joint injury.

Heat should not be used on areas of inflammation or on open wounds. Hot tubs and spas should be avoided if you have cardiovascular disease.

A general rule is “ice for injury and heat for hurt”.

Like every rule there can be exceptions. Some research shows with chronic back

pain, heat and ice therapy have the same ability to reduce pain depending on the user. Also, some people just respond better to heat or to cold.

Using heat or ice can be an inexpensive and effective way to treat pain. There are many different products on the market that can be both frozen and heated.

Remember to always wrap up the pack and then place it on the skin and follow the recommendations that are provided.

Activity Fact: We have proteins

Don’t use cannabis if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant.

Heavy cannabis users, particularly those who also use tobacco, have a greater risk of having a premature baby.

These babies may also: • Have a lower birth weight • Experience lower alertness • Grow at a slower rate • Demonstrate memory and attentiveness problems as they get older

in our body that are activated by heat and by cold and we have an

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amazing ability to use these to adapt to different climates.

Sickness

Don’t use cannabis to treat symptoms of morning sickness. There are better, safer ways to deal with it. Talk to your health care provider and find out what option is best for you.

Breastfeeding The THC in cannabis passes into breast milk and can enter into your baby’s brain and fat cells. Mothers’ cannabis use has been associated with a range of impacts on their babies, including sleep disturbance and poorer school performance later on.

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Classifieds Obituary Gerald Arthur Barber Gerald Arthur Barber was born two days after Christmas, on December 27, 1924 near Kelwood MB. and he died on September 24, 2018. He was 93.

He was the first child of Elizabeth (Lang) and Charles Barber who farmed in the Roskeen area south of Kelwood.

A brother, Roy, was born in 1927. In 1936, the family moved to what would later become the family farm, a quarter section of land one mile east of Tobarmore School between the towns of Birnie and Riding Mountain.

Dad completed Grade 12 at Eden School. During the warmer months, he rode his bicycle the 20 miles to and from school and he boarded in Eden during the winter.

He often commented on how terrible the road, the old #5 highway, was in those days, especially on a bicycle.

Dad joined the Army in 1944 and trained in various places throughout Canada. Shortly before he was to be deployed, the war ended. With his Veteran’s Land Allowance, he purchased the quarter of land where he had grown up and he began to farm. In 1952, he married Vera Miller of Birnie. Four children were born into the family: Norma, Barry, Carol and Dale.

Throughout his farming career, Dad participated in many community activities. He curled and played baseball with the Birnie Braves. He helped with many projects in the community, served on the local school board and hall board, and was a MB Pool Elevator rep. As an off-farm job, he drove school bus for over 20 years and he won the right for bus drivers to drive beyond age 65.

Dad surprised us all by retiring from farming in 1981 and building a new home. For the next many years, he curled, bowled, golfed and joined the Elks in Neepawa.

He was a proud Legion member for 71 years. During this time, he and Mom travelled across Canada, alone or with friends, from Newfoundland to BC and into Alaska, driving his beloved red and white Dodge diesel and pulling their 5th wheel trailer. They later enjoyed seasonal camping at Sandy Lake. In 1991, they left their country home and moved to Third Avenue in Neepawa.

Their final home together was a suite in Elks Manor. Dad then moved to Country Meadows Personal Care Home where he resided at the time of his death.

Dad was a hard working man who needed to be busy.

He was young for his age and continued to stay active until he was quite elderly. He helped his children with numerous projects, from building a house to breaking sod for gardens to trapping bothersome beaver.

He enjoyed working for local farmers as well as his grandson, Andrew, driving farm machinery during busy seasons. Up until his mid-eighties, Dad could be seen riding his bicycle around town and later, zipping around on his scooter. He spent his 91st summer overhauling “Baby”, his first new tractor, a McCormick W4 which he drove home from Brandon in 1953. He used to say that the key to growing old was to “keep the wheels turning” as he tapped his temple with his fingers. He was not happy when he could no longer feel useful.

He leaves Vera, his wife of 67 years, and his family to remember him. Norma and Robert Somers live near Birnie. They have 2 children, Andrew (Krystal) and Emma (Dewald Krause), and 4 granddaughters. Barry Barber and Deb Dennis live at Agassiz BC. He has 3 children, Jodie (Scott Adam), Shawn, and Daniel (Joanna) and 15 grandchildren. Carol and Rick Bannerman of Neepawa have 2 children, Mathew (Sally) and Leah (Kyle McLeod), and 2 grandsons. Dale and Benita Barber live at Onoway AB and have 2 children, Megan and Scott.

We will miss Dad and the wide ranging advice we could always get from him. He seemed to know a little about everything. We will miss the twinkle in his blue eyes, his easy smile, and his sassy attitude. Life’s work is done.

The family would like to say thank you for the care given to Dad by the staff at the Neepawa Hospital and Country Meadows Personal Care Home. We are also grateful for the many expressions of sympathy sent through cards, flowers, food, personal inquiries and donations to the Legion.

A funeral service will be held at the Neepawa Legion Hall on Friday, November 16 at 1 pm with interment to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Neepawa or Kelwood Branch.

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Arden Hall, cap. 255. Park, camping and sports facilities, rink, curling ice, kitchen and lounge. Call Leah 368-2403 or 841-4766 _____________________ Drug problem? Narcotics Anonymous can help. Meetings on Sat at 7 p.m. and Tues at 7 p.m. at Calvary Chapel, 221 Hamilton St. Neepawa _____________________ Polonia Hall, cap 173. Perfect for smaller weddings, socials, anniversaries, etc.

Call Cathy 966-3365 or Janice 476-0516.

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Crisis Pregnancy Centre Winnipeg: Need to talk? Call our free help line, 1-800-6650570 or contact our Westman office: 204-727-6161

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A young farmer looking for my own grainland to rent in the Gladstone, Plumas, Arden and Langruth areas.

Call Lyndon Soper at (204) 871-0070.

Obituary Monica Martha Gogal May 4, 1925 - October 27, 2018 Passed away at Fairview Home in Brandon on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at the age of 93 years.

Mass of Christian Burial for Monica Gogal will be held on Monday, November 5th, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Snow Lake, MB with Father Paul Bringleson officiating.

Interment of ashes at the Brookside Cemetery, Snow Lake, MB will follow the service. Friends and family are invited to lunch after the interment. Lunch will be held downstairs at the Snow Lake Legion.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba or to your favourite charity.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:28-29 Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone~MacGregor www.clarkesfuneralhome.com Fern Edna Flatt It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of wife, mother, and grandmother, Fern Edna Flatt at her residence in Gladstone on October 23, 2018. Fern was born December 25, 1935 along with her twin sister Shirley, to John and Edith Stinson at Portage la Prairie. Tragically their mother passed away the day after. Fern and Shirley were raised in the Tupper district by aunts Edna and Dora until 15 when they moved back home with their dad and older brother Graham.

Fern and Arnold met and they were married November 1958 and started farming in the Plumas district. Together they had one child, Barbara. They farmed in the Plumas district until moving to Gladstone.

Mom enjoyed the outdoors, always growing and harvesting a large garden every year and with lots of chores including milking cows. She loved golf, bowling, and curling with her friends in many bonspiels and also playing bingo and a good game of cards with family on Sunday get togethers. One of Mom’s other favorite past times was watching baseball on TV and she took great pride in watching her grandson curl when she was able to go or later in life when her health deteriorated, she would keep up by way of telephone. Mom was a fun loving person who cared about everyone. Mom and Dad were loving parents who would have celebrated their 60th anniversary next month.

Fern was predeceased by her sister Shirley; brother Graham; and sister-in-law Simone. Mom leaves to mourn her husband Arnold of 59 years; daughter Barb (Ed) Grumpelt and grandson Tyler (Joellene); brother-inlaw Lawrence Olson; sister-in-law Joyce Scott; brotherin-law Don Flatt, many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Mom we will love you and miss you forever.

Funeral Service was held on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at the Plumas United Church with Interment at the Gladstone Cemetery.

Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone~MacGregor www.clarkesfuneralhome.com

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Minnedosa Fun Fest's Annual Christmas Gift & Craft Sale Saturday, Nov 3 from 10am-3pm at the Minnedosa Community Conference Centre. Shop from over 40 local and surrounding area home-based businesses, artisans and crafters. Kids can get their face painted, create a craft and more in the supervised Kid’s Activity Room while parents explore the craft sale. There will be hourly draws for $20 in Fun Fest Dollars to be used at the market, raffle prizes & more!

Lunch and refreshments available from the Minnedosa Beach Enhancement Committee. _____________________ Plumas 30th annual craft sale, Nov 3, 10:30 am - 2 pm, Plumas Community Hall.

Lunch available. For more information contact Courtney at 204-386-2555. Everyone welcome. _____________________ VEGAS NIGHT at Bethany Community Centre, Sat., Nov. 10th, 8 p.m. Tickets $15.00 (to include $15,000 play money). Admission by Advanced tickets: Call Karly Boyd 865-2478 or Lynne Betteridge 865-2244. Please drink responsibly.

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

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1993 Peterbuilt for sale. Ln ft 244 wb 3406 b block mech 15 spd. Good runner. Call Steve 204- 445-2328. Leave message.

Coming Events DEKALB SuperSpiel welcomes the World

November 2-5, 2018 Morris Curling Club & Morris Arena 19 Women’s teams 32 Men’s teams $70,000+ prize money Come Celebrate

11 SUPER YEARS

of DEKALB Curling!

www.dekalbsuperspiel.com

Coming Events

Brookdale Fall Supper November 11, 2018 Continuous seating 4:00-6:30 PM Adults $15 6-12 years $8 5 & under free Neepawa Legion Ladies Auxiliary’s

Remembrance Day Luncheon & Bake Sale

Thursday, November 8th 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Neepawa Legion Hall Lunch - $10.00 Erickson Collegiate presents

Fall Supper

Sunday, November 11, 2018 Erickson Collegiate Gym 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Adults-$15 • Under 11-$10

We do delivers within Erickson between 4:00-4:30 pm call 204-636-2606 Menu: Turkey, Meatballs, Cabbage rolls, Perogies, Mashed Potatoes, Veggies, Buns, Salads, Desserts, Tea/Coffee, punch, plus more!

McCreary 36th Annual

Craft & Gift Show Sunday November 4, 2018 McCreary Community Centre

$200 Cash Door Prize!

Doors open at 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Variety of new Vendors • Lunch Available!

Admission: $3

204-476-3401/ 888-436-4242 204-476-5073 ads@neepawabanner.com

Everyone Welcome!

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2 bedroom, 2 bath, trailer with garage in Plumas. Available Dec. 1st. Rent includes hydro, w, d, f, s, tenant to pay water. $675/month, $340 damage deposit required.

Call 204-212-2143. _____________________ Apartment for rent. Bri-Mont apartments, 331 Mountain Avenue. Phone 204-3960988 _____________________ Churchill Block, Neepawa, apartment for rent. Available immediately. Phone or text 204-841-1298 _____________________ TRAILER RENTALS: cargo, dump, equipment, auto, livestock/horse. FORK LIFT TELEPORT 729-8989

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

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

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

726-8199, Brandon

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

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In Memory In Loving Memory of

Edna Macks

who left us November 3, 2013

Time may pass and changes come, fresh with each new year But your memories we will cherish, Mom in our hearts that loved you dear.

Forever loved and missed by Faye & Allistair, Linda, Ruby and families

Birthday There is an old dentist named Terry Who likes to golf, drink rum and be merry.

He’ll turn sixty-five His cheque will arrive If he spends it will be quite contrary!

Thank You Congratulations to the successful candidates in this year’s municipal election and thank you to those ratepayers who voted for me. Had I been re-elected, I would have done my best to represent ratepayers and families in all parts of the municipality, as I have tried to do for the past four years.

I enjoyed my time on the Westlake-Gladstone municipal council and learned much about the municipality and its residents. Thank you to my fellow members on council and to the public works and office staff. You do important work and it was a pleasure to work with you. Thank you again to the ratepayers for the opportunity given to me to serve this past term and my best wishes to all for the future.

Kerry Arksey THANK YOU My sincerest Thank you to the citizens of the Great Municipality of Westlake-Gladstone.

Your confidence in my abilities to lead will be the driving force behind our municipalities success.

From corner to corner, your ideas and concerns will be heard. We will work together and strive for success.

A special “Thank You” to my family for standing behind me all the way, in everything I do.

And lastly, thanks to my campaign team, your belief in my abilities was well received by the voters.

Scott Kinley

NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS NOVEMBER 2, 2018 A15

Notice

Help Wanted

A-225 Ellen St. Neepawa 204-476-2315

Frontier Trading Company will be switching to winter hours on November 5th, 2018

424 Mountain Ave. Neepawa 204-476-2888 or 204-476-3157

We will be open Monday to Friday from 12pm-5pm.

The store will be having a Grand Reopening Day on November 12th and from the 12th to the 16th everything in the store will be $0.25 and all furniture will be on sale for half price.

NEEPAWA PHARMACY & Harris Pharmacy Due to the Remembrance Day weekend, Neepawa Pharmacy and Harris Pharmacy will both be closed Saturday, November 10 and both be open Monday, November 12

Frontier will not be taking any donations for the month of November as we have reached our limit.

Please keep an eye out for our new Coffee Nook coming soon!

Thank you to all of our customers for the continued support! It is greatly appreciated.

Open Mon – Fri Phone: 204-476-7698 Now travelling to meet our clients in their home Municipalities……

Call now to book your appointment!

Funding provided by: The Government of Canada The Manitoba government Neepawa & area municipalities

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ROSEDALE

ELECTION RESULTS Congratulations and a big welcome to our new Council Mayor Michael Porrok Councillors: Ernie Schure Robert Scott Bruce Fleger Ron Kostenchuk Andrew Somers Earl Burton L.U.D. of Kelwood Members: Doug Wood Grant Levandoski David Mutch Thank you to all of the candidates, election officials and of course, the voters!

We would also like to extend a special thank you to our previous Council for their hard work, dedication and commitment to our Municipality. It was a pleasure working with all of you!

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invites applications for a

part time Educational Assistant at

Real Estate Farm Land for Sale

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

Notice

Further to the Municipal Councils and School Boards Elections Act – C.C.S.M.c.M257, Section 117, I, Colleen Synchyshyn, Senior Election Official for the Town of Neepawa hereby declare the following election results: For the position of Mayor: Candidate # of Votes De Groot, Adrian 283 McCutcheon, Blake 952 Elected

NOTICE OF HEARING UNDER THE HIGHWAYS PROTECTION ACT THE HIGHWAY TRAFFIC BOARD

For the position of Councillor: Candidate # of Votes Cameron, Darryn 507 Cockburn, Jim 411 Dietrich, Dean 347 Gerrard, Darryl 812 Elected Hedley, Brian 900 Elected Jarema, Isobel 469 Kostenchuk Marijka 633 Elected Nadeau, Jason 681 Elected Parrott, Murray 775 Elected Pudlo, Darren 795 Elected Syrik, Bill 212 Dated at the Town of Neepawa, MB, this 25th day of October, 2018

Colleen Synchyshyn, C.M.M.A. Senior Election Official

Box 339, 275 Hamilton St. Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Ph (204) 476-7603 ~ Fax (204) 476-7624 neepawacao@wcgwave.ca ~ www.neepawa.ca

Pursuant to subsection 367(7) of The Municipal Act, notice is hereby given that unless the tax arrears for the designated year and costs in respect of the hereinafter described properties are paid in full to the Municipality prior to the commencement of the auction, the Municipality will on the 14th day of December, 2018, at the hour of 1:00 PM, at Glenella Community Hall, 100 Ray Street, Glenella, Manitoba, proceed to sell by public auction the following described properties: Description

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

2018 Election Results

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SALE OF LANDS FOR ARREARS OF TAXES MUNICIPALITY OF GLENELLA-LANSDOWNE

Roll Number

Jarvis Trucking Ltd,

Assessed Value

LOTS 3, 4, AND 5 BLOCK 9 PLAN 483 NLTO SUBJECT TO L -$3,600 SPECIAL RESERVATIONS AS TO MINES MINERALS AND B -$38,400 OTHER MATTERS AS PARTICULARLY DEFINED IN THE ORIGINAL GRANT FROM THE CROWN IN NE 1/4 21-18-13 WPM - 50 4TH STREET, GLENELLA, MB

Amount of Arrears & Costs for Which Property May be Offered for Sale $3,379.21

The tax sale is subject to the following terms and conditions with respect to each property: • The purchaser of the property will be responsible for any property taxes not yet due.

• The Municipality may exercise its right to set a reserve bid in the amount of the arrears and costs.

• If the purchaser intends to bid by proxy, a letter of authorization form must be presented prior to the start of the auction.

• The Municipality makes no representations or warranties whatsoever concerning the properties being sold.

• The successful purchaser must, at the time of the sale, make payment in cash, certified cheque or bank draft to the Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne as follows: i) The full purchase price if it is $10,000 or less; OR ii) If the purchase price is greater than $10,000, the purchaser must provide a non-refundable deposit in the amount of $10,000 and the balance of the purchase price must be paid within 20 days of the sale.

• The risk for the property lies with the purchaser immediately following the auction.

• The purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant possession.

• If the property is non-residential property, the purchaser must pay GST to the Municipality or, if a GST registrant, provide a GST Declaration.

• The purchaser will be responsible for registering the transfer of title in the land titles office, including the registration costs.

Dated this 25th day of October, 2018.

Managed by: Wendy Wutzke Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne Phone: (204) 352-4281 Fax: (204) 352-4100

Notice is hereby given that a hearing of the Highway Traffic Board will be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in Room 150, Brandon Provincial Building, 340 – 9th Street, Brandon, Manitoba.

Neepawa Collegiate (3 hours per day)

Previous applicants must submit a new cover letter and resume.

This Educational Assistant position will commence on a mutually agreed upon date.

Successful candidates must complete a Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry check.

Inquiries may be made to Rhonda Dickenson at 204-476-2388 or email rdickenson@bpsd.mb.ca Send application/resume including references by NOON, Tuesday, November 6th, 2018 to: Rhonda Dickenson Coordinator of Student Services Beautiful Plains School Division Box 700, Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0 TEL: (204) 476-2388 FAX: (204) 476-3606 EMAIL: bpsd@bpsd.mb.ca Only those selected for a short list will be contacted.

Others are thanked for their interest now.

PERMITS – PART I – SECTION 9 H.P.A. AND PART III – SECTION 17 H.P.A. 3/005/150/AB/18 – MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH CYPRESS-LANGFORD

FOODS Meat Cutters/Production Personnel

Application to Legalize Public Road adjacent to and Legalize Public Road Access Driveway onto P.T.H. No. 5, between S.E.¼ 6-10-14W and N.E.¼ 31-9-14W, Municipality of North Cypress-Langford and Municipality of GlenboroSouth Cypress.

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.

The Highway Traffic Board will be prepared to consider all submissions, written or oral, on the above applications by contacting the Secretary prior to or at the hearing.

Samara Robertson, A/Board Secretary THE HIGHWAY TRAFFIC BOARD 200 – 301 Weston Street Winnipeg MB R3E 3H4 Phone: (204) 945-8912

Tender INVITATION FOR OFFERS IN THE MATTER OF: Farm Credit Canada v. The Estate of Bruce Kevin Davies, Deceased, in the Court of Queen’s Bench, Winnipeg Centre, File No. CI 18-01-14778 TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the application of Farm Credit Canada an Order for Judgment Sale of the lands and premises legally described as follows: NE 1/4 28-19-15 WPM exc: Road Plan 6025 NLTO subject to special reservations as to mines minerals and other matters as particularly

defined in the original Grant from the Crown. was issued by the Court of Queen’s Bench on June 26, 2018 FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the directions of the Master of the Court of Queen’s Bench of October 29, 2018: • Offers must be received at the location listed at the bottom of this advertisement in writing no later than December 14, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. CST. • All offers will be subject to the Schedule A - Terms and Conditions of Sale pursuant to Judgment, copies of which are available from the Realtor listed below.

• The highest or any offer not necessarily accepted.

• Any offer accepted is subject to the approval of the Court of Queen’s Bench of Manitoba • All offers must be accompanied by a certified cheque or Bank draft for 20 percent of the purchase price payable to the Realtor listed below.

• Viewing of the Property will be by appointment only.

Appointment can be made with the Realtor.

CENTURY 21 WESTMAN REALTY 406 Mountain Ave. Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0 Attention Troy Mutch 204-212-1010

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

Help Wanted Dr. Gendreau Memorial Personal Care Home Requires: • 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

Help Wanted Taylor Law Office is seeking a full time legal assistant. Previous experience is preferred but will train the right person. Computer experience is essential. Must be extremely organized, be able to work under pressure and meet required deadlines, and must have excellent telephone skills. Please send resume to: Taylor Law Office 269 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, MB Fax: 204-476-5783 Email: djs@taylorlawoffice.ca

Neepawa

The Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne is accepting applications for part time Maintenance Person in the Village of Arden.

Duties would include, providing site supervision, sorting recycling material and glass crushing as needed at the Arden Transfer Site, as well as general maintenance jobs around the Village.

Must have Class 5 driver’s license. Knowledge of recycling and ability to deal with the public an asset.

Further information may be obtained from the municipal office.

Applications must be received by noon, November 7th, 2018 in person, by mail, fax or email Municipality of Glenella – Lansdowne Attention: Wendy Wutzke, CAO Box 10 Glenella, MB R0J 0V0 Telephone: 204-352-4281 Fax: 204-352-4100 Email: rmofglen@inetlink.ca

ACCOUNTING CLERK/ RECEPTIONIST Duties include: • Reception • Administrative-filing, email, mail • Accounting-Accounts Payable and Receivable • Full Time Monday to Friday 8AM-5PM • Full Benefit Package • Pension Plan Experience preferred.

Send resume to westwardford@mts.net

PERMANENT FULL TIME CAREER OPPORTUNITY

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.

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Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines.

CENTENNIAL TRANSPORT & LEASING LTD.

Health Trouble Walking?

Hip or Knee Replacement?

Restrictions in daily activities?

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check.

The new team member will be career oriented with advance communication skills.

Compensation is based on Qualification and Experience.

Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Please forward resume to: Dwight Kinley, Broadfoot Fraser Agencies Box 450, 6 Morris St. N. Gladstone, MB R0J0T0 dwight.broadfoot@mymts.net

Beautiful Plains Community Medical Clinic

a clinic of General Practitioners, continues to grow.

We are looking for a committed individual to join our clinic staff to fill a position of Phone and Front Desk Receptionist.

The individual who fills this position will join our current full time, professional and experienced staff to ensure the clinic operates effectively.

Main duties will be: • Answering the phone • Triaging and booking appointments • Greeting and registering patients courteously • Escorting patients to rooms • Preparing rooms for appointments • Liaising between patients and physicians • Assisting with various administrative tasks Requirements: • Medical office administration experience or training • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both in person and on the phone • Ability to handle fast-paced work environment with multiple, sometimes conflicting demands • Grade 12 education or equivalent • Ability to respect and promote confidentiality This is posted as a full time weekday position with holiday pay and a benefit plan. Hours vary between 8:00 and 17:30. Start date within November and wages negotiable.

References required.

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Official petition seeks to bar conversion therapy

By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press Imagine being sent away from your loved ones, having everything taken from you and sleeping without so much as a sheet to keep you warm. Picture being told every day that you are a mistake, that there’s something drastically wrong with you on a fundamental level. This is the reality for LGBT+ youths who are sent by their families to undergo conversion therapy, a practice that remains legal in much of Canada despite widespread opposition.

By definition, conversion therapy is a pseudo scientific practice that aims to change an LGBT+ individual’s sexual orientation to heterosexual and/or their gender identity to cisgender. It has been described both by survivors, and those who know the details, as torture. This suffering could be doled out by medical professionals such as therapists and doctors, religious groups, or a combination of the two (secular and non-secular). The practice is heavily and widely discredited by a multitude of health organizations and individuals, including the Canadian Psychological Association; World Health Organization; American Psychiatric Association; American Medical Association; The American Academy of Pediatrics; American Counseling Association; National Association of School Psychologists; National Association of Social Workers; it is also against the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

A personal account One survivor from the United States, aged 21 this year, gave a brief account to the Banner & Press, detailing what she remembered of the horrors from her personal experience. Sent away by her father at the age of 13, she was held in a hospital-like facility for three months without her mother’s knowledge, as she was away on a trip. Patients were made to wear hospital gowns, paired with pants that seemed like a mixture of cloth and paper. The patients’ rooms contained beds, which were essentially wooden boxes with a mattress on top, and nothing more than a simple sheet, worse than a hospital’s, to cover them as they slept.

While at the facility, which she described as blindingly white, the survivor underwent aversion therapy, involving the use of electrical shock, and talk therapy. On a daily basis, she and the other patients would be told that they were mistakes and that something was wrong with them because they weren’t straight.

What it involves

Facilities administering conversion therapy are found most often to have religious ties, with youths as the primary target of the practice.

However, adults may experience it as well. Conversion therapy is conducted via a multitude of methods, often in combination with each other, and may include both inpatient and outpatient programs.

A patient undergoing this “therapy” could experience any manner of conversion practices, clinical and non, including, but not limited to: Talk therapy: In the case of conversion therapy, “talk therapy” is a verbal practice where a patient may be told that the way they were born is a disease, among other harmful things.

Primal screaming and reparenting: Prolonged sessions of “primal

It was also revealed that if a patient committed suicide, the administer(s) deemed the patient a success because, while they hadn’t converted, they were no longer alive.

“There was a girl I met there, and she committed suicide. That’s how I found out they were okay with that,” the U.S. survivor solemnly stated. “She was released but the damage was already done.”

The girl had been admitted without her father’s knowledge, her parents having been divorced.

“I remember thinking sometimes [in conversion therapy] that it would be better if I was dead. Not because I wasn’t straight, but because it would be much better than being in that hell,” said the survivor. “They took everything from us. We couldn’t watch TV, we couldn’t read... I hated it.”

With an insincere laugh, she forged on, “I got in trouble a lot because I was a smartass.

But that was okay, because it meant the others wouldn’t get treated as badly.”

When asked how she reacted to finding out Canada had no law in place to ban the practice on a nationwide scale, the survivor stated her shock and emphasized the importance of such a legislation. “Honestly, I was kind of disappointed. I would have thought that someplace that’s more- I guess ahead of our time than in America- that it [conversion therapy] would be something that has already been taken care of,” she relayed. “The reason why it [a ban] is so important is because of the fact that it is a violation of human rights. It isn’t ok. It’s disgusting, really. The fact that people are willing, and okay with putting their children and people in general in those situations, is

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scream therapy”, followed by injections of ketamine hydrochloride (an animal anesthetic) prior to what is known as “reparenting” sessions, where the administrator assumes the role of the patient’s parent.

Aversion therapy: This practice involves giving the patient nausea inducing drugs or an electric shock (shock therapy) after showing them, often erotic, imagery of same sex couples.

Near fatal prescriptions: The prescription of near fatal doses of psychiatric drugs.

Solitary confinement: Solitary confinement, the “isolation of a prisoner in a separate cell as punishment”, is often the condition under which conversion therapy patients are housed in the facility holding them.

not right. They shouldn’t be okay with it.”

Tax deductible Some conversion facilities, or “camps”, were even reported in a 2015 Global News article as receiving tax deductible donations and expecting expansions. The article also stated that “a handful of faith-based groups that offer these services are registered charities with the Canada Revenue Agency, which means your tax dollars reimburse their donors.” Whether that is still happening today, and how many facilities or individuals are administering conversion therapy is unclear. This is because government funded facilities or individuals administering conversion therapy today would instead bill for depression or other

Lobotomies: Around the 1970’s, surgeons were recorded performing lobotomies with ice picks, leaving the patients severely disabled and others experiencing extreme mental and physical side effects.

Castration: Chemical castration, as was done to code-breaker Alan Turing, was also recorded being inflicted on LGBT+ people in the past. Turing later committed suicide.

mental disorders. In fact, according to government billing guidelines, the practice of conversion therapy does not exist, making it much harder to track and report.

Canada now Canada, as of 2018, only has three provinces and one city with a ban in place on the practice of conversion therapy. A fourth province appears to have a ban in the works. Manitoba was the first province to lay down a ban, dated May 22 of 2015.

Second was Ontario, dated for the June of 2015. Prior to this, the practice was not only allowed in Ontario, but was paid for by provincial health coverage.

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Continued from page 17 Three years later, on June 6, 2018 Vancouver City, B.C. placed a ban on conversion therapy within city limits. Later, on Sept. 25, Nova Scotia approved a ban which is currently awaiting royal assent. However, the Nova Scotia legislature appears to allow “mature minors”, between 16-18 years old, to consent to conversion therapy. Alberta introduced a bill in September, but no further news was heard.

The provinces and territories currently without area wide bans in place are: Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, the Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.

Now, an official online petition, hosted on the Parliament

of Canada’s House of Commons website, is being spread around in hopes of placing a nationwide ban on conversion therapy. The petition, “E-1833”, was initiated on Sept. 20, 2018, and will be open for signature until Jan. 18, 2019.

Petition E-1833 will be presented by an MP that same month, after the signing period has concluded, and a response from the federal government expected within 45 days.

With the primary target of the practice being youths, the petition calls upon the government to ban administering conversion therapy to minors in Canada, enact a legislation prohibiting the transport of minors outside the country for the purpose of subjection to conversion therapy, and to have conversion therapy included in the Canadian Human Rights Act as well as the Criminal Code to protect children

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson Neepawa Banner & Press

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Each year, grants are given out to local organizations from the interest earned on t hose invest ments.

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from abuse.

As of Monday, Oct. 29, 10:24 a.m., there are 8,958 verified signatures. From most to least amount of signatures, the standings are: Ontario, 2,479; Alberta, 2,411; British Columbia, 1,584; Quebec, 970; Manitoba, 395; Nova Scotia, 389; New Brunswick, 215; Saskatchewan, 205; Newfoundland and Labrador, 125; Yukon, 62; Prince Edward Island, 54; Other countries, 55; Northwest Territories, 12; Nunavut, 2.

The petition can be found here: https://petitions. ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-1833&fb clid=IwAR0ol2w2RS0B9GCMqZnD853tg_mraZzZh3NK0CxSq9_gNC-bd4SJD-HmRs

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families about the strengths and weaknesses within the foundation’s coverage area, which includes the Town of Neepawa, Rural Municipalities of Rosedale, Glenella-Lansdowne and the Langford portion of North Cypress-Langford.

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nce i s s r a e 100 y end s ’ This year, we look back at some of the stories from the 1918 Neepawa Press archives.

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Remembrance Day 2018

Many fought tooth and nail for our country, her freedoms, and the freedoms of others. They gave their ultimate, and not everyone returned. The selections on this page are just a few of those who were lost in World War I.

“We Remember”

Plumas Legion # 189 Remembrance Day Service in Plumas Sunday, November 11th March from Plumas Community Hall to the Cenotaph at 10:45 a.m.

Lunch at the Plumas Community Hall.

Your With More

247 Hamilton Street Locally Owned & Operated 204-476-5464

Fashions & Gifts

263 Hamilton Street, Neepawa

204-476-5986

Gladstone Legion # 110 Remembrance Day Service in Gladstone Sunday, November 11th 10.00 a.m.

Service at the Gladstone and District Community Centre Lunch to follow Everyone welcome!

On Nov. 11, we remember their sacrifice

“Remember Those Who Served” RETAIL & WHOLE SALE Custom Butchering • Cutting Wrapping • Freezing Curing & Smoking • Sausage Making • Wild Game

JARVIS MEATS Gladstone 204-385-2506

“A Time to Remember” Troy Mutch & Craig Frondall at

“We Must Remember Those Who Have Fallen”

TA C Ventures Inc. Waste Management & Contracting

Westman Realty Ltd. Neepawa 204-476-3331

“Honour Our Veterans”

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op Ltd.

Jack Falk (Owner) Bus: 204-476-5125 Cell: 204-476-0002

“Lest We Forget”

TAYLOR LAW OFFICE 269 Hamilton Street Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

Charles D. Taylor B.A., LLB. Michael J. Davids, B.A., LLB.

Sarah J. Fast, B.Comm(Hons), J.D.

PH:

476-2336

“Lest we forget”

Falk Pharmacy 135 Main Street, Carberry 204-836-2426

“In memory of those who lost their lives, so that we might be free”

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“Lest We Forget”

243 Hamilton St. 204-476-3401

Carberry Legion # 153 Remembrance Day Service in Carberry Sunday, November 11th 10:30 a.m.

Carberry Community Hall Lunch and refreshments at the Legion following the service

“Remember those who served”

PERFORMANCE EXHAUST & BRAKE SERVICE Neepawa 204-476-5826

“A Time to Remember”

Foxon Agencies Ltd.

• General Insurance • Auto Insurance • Photo Driver’s Licence

• Investments • Travel • Blue Cross

Linda Foxon 24 Dennis St. Gladstone, MB 204-385-2993

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Stories from the war

Remember the fallen, and those who still serve Remembrance Day Service in Ste. Rose Friday, November 9th 10:30 a.m.

Service at Ste. Rose School Everyone welcome !

McCreary Legion # 173 Remembrance Day Service in McCreary Sunday, November 11th 10:45 a.m.

Service at McCreary Branch Hall Lunch to follow

“Honour Our Veterans”

“That We May Remember”

“Lest we forget.”

Neepawa 204-476-3341 Glenella 204-352-4475

“Remembering Our Fallen Heroes”

Saler’s Backhoe & Trucking ltd

R.M. of Rosedale 204-476-5414

“Remember Our Heroes”

Gill & Schmall Agencies Neepawa 204-476-2345 McCreary 204-835-2501 www.gillandschmall.com

General Hugh Dyer Branch # 138

Remembrance Day Service in Minnedosa Sunday, November 11th 10:45 a.m.

Service at Minnedosa Conference Centre Lunch to follow at Legion Club Room 12 noon

Serving the Communities of

MUNICIPALITY OF McCREARY 204 835-2309

www.exploremccreary.com

“A Time To Remember”

“We Must Remember Those Who Have Fallen”

“Remembering Our Fallen Heroes”

MINNEDOSA, BRANDON, WAWANESA, ERICKSON, SANDY LAKE

1016 Rosser Avenue, Brandon 742 18th Street, Brandon 24 Main Street, Erickson

Phone: 204-636-7771 Toll Free: 866-922-7771

Erickson Legion # 143 Remembrance Day Service in Erickson Sunday, November 11th 10:45 a.m.

Erickson Legion Hall Service at Clanwilliam Cenotaph 2:00 p.m.

RM of Minto-Odanah 204-867-3282

204-867-0180

“Remember Those Who Served”

“To Honour Our Veterans”

“We Must Remember Those Who Have Fallen”

we pay tribute to those past and present who served our country with courage and compassion.

“Remember Those Who Served”

Carberry Motor Inn 2000 Ltd.

Town of Minnedosa

MINNEDOSA CREDIT UNION 204-867-6350

9 Main Street, Carberry, MB

204-867-3981

204-834-2197

PO BOX 68 UNIT A-NO. 9 PROVINCIAL ROAD 354, MANITOBA R0J 1N0 ROBERT.SOPUCK@PARL.GC.CA • WWW.ROBERTSOPUCK.CA • 204-848-7000

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Good news, bad news, and war-time speculations

Neepawa Legion # 23 Remembrance Day Service in Neepawa Saturday, November 11th 10:45 a.m.

Service at the Yellowhead Centre Lunch and refreshments to follow at the Legion Memorial Hall

“Remembering Our Heroes”

“Remember Our Heroes”

Bamboo Garden Restaurant

440 Mountain Ave, Neepawa 204-476-2226

Neepawa, MB 204-476-3232

“Honour Our Veterans”

NEEPAWA TIRE LTD.

204-476-5091 “Remembering Our Fallen Heroes”

“Remember Those Who Served”

GUINN BROS. MEMORIALS guinnbros.com 204-476-2903

PH. 476 - 2903 “Saluting Our Veterans”

“Lest we forget”

Dairy Queen Neepawa 204-476-2663

SPUD CITY FOOD MART LTD. 140 Main Street, Carberry, MB

1-204-834-2003

Neepawa 204-476-2315

“Remember Those Who Served”

Highway #16 West

“Caring for all your cemetery needs.”

260 MOUNTAIN AVE. NEEPAWA

Neepawa Pharmacy

White’s Funeral Home

204-476-7600 www.neepawa.ca

“Saluting Our Veterans”

JOHN’S

Serving Neepawa and Area since 1935

Neepawa,MB 204-476-2848

“Remember Those Who Served”

ELECTRIC LTD ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

HILLER HILLER HILLER ELECTRIC

204-476-3391 Dauphin 204-572-5028

476-6571 476-6571

476-3391 Neepawa Neepawa

“Remember Those Who Served”

ELECTRIC LTD ELECTRIC

“We Must Remember Those Who Have Fallen”

NEEPAWA MOTEL

QUALITY AND CRAFTSMANSHIP SINCE 1905

300 Mountain Ave. Neepawa 204-476-5164

“Remember Our Heroes”

“Thanks to our Country’s Veterans”

“In Memory of Those Who Lost Their Lives, So That We Might Be Free”

Mountain & Ellen, Neepawa

204-476-5931

“Lest we forget.”

Phone: 204-476-2331 www.neepawamotel.com

“Remember Our Heroes”

424 Mountain Ave. Neepawa, MB. 204-476-2888 or 204-476-3157 Toll Free: 1-888-798-9378

“Remembering our fallen heroes”

Calvary Chapel

HARRIS PHARMACY

268 Hamilton St. Neepawa 204-476-2333

FOODS

476-2357 204-476-2357 1-800-665-9665 1-800-665-9665

Neepawa 476-3245

“Remember Those Who Served”

Dr. Gerard Murray Neepawa 204-476-5919

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Remembering Able Seaman William Dearl Trickett of Kelwood

By Blair Gilmore SLt (Ret’d), CD Like any good Navy ditty, this tale starts in a bar. Little did I know, a visit to the local Legion in my home village of Kelwood, MB would end up as a quest to uncover some of my own Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) family history.

While sipping on a beer, I was perusing the mass of military memorabilia on the Legion walls. Then to my great surprise, I saw the crest of my old HMCS Athabaskan 282 up on the wall labeled with the date of the original Athabaskan’s G07 sinking.

A relative identified it as a donation from my deceased Great Uncle Willie. Unbeknownst to me, Able Seaman William Dearl Trickett, RCNVR, Stoker (1st Class), V38773 h a d s e r ve d o n b o a r d HMCS Athabaskan G07!

Due to my obvious RCN ties, I wanted to know more and started my first queries with my parents. Mom said, ‘Oh yes, he was a Japanese POW and complained that his stomach was never the same after being interned.’ Well, the family’s account of Uncle Willie’s war exploits was about half a world off and the wrong Axis power, so I started hunting for actual documentation to see if I could uncover Willie’s true war experiences.

As a previous bridge officer and Public Affairs Representative for HMCS Athabaskan 282 for two ye ar s, I w a s a lrea dy intimately acquainted with the history and sinking of the original ship. The ship had been one of four RCN flagship destroyers and the pride of Canada.

While taking part in an action against a German task group, she was fatally struck by torpedoes off the coast of France, April 29, 1944. The sinking of one of Canada’s cherished destroyers and loss of 128 men, including the captain, was the greatest RCN loss due to enemy action of the war.

The RCN regularly conducts Remembrance c e re m o n i e s n e a r t h e site of the sinking each time a ship is near that p a r t i c u l a r s t re t ch o f French territorial waters.

In fact, in 2015 while on a NATO deployment to the Mediterranean, my Athabaskan did a ceremony over that lonely patch of the English Channel. I was unaware that 70 years previously, my young Uncle, oil soaked and hypother mic, was desperately clinging to life at that very spot. In a twist of fate, their sister ship HMCS Haida, was unable to stay in the area long enough to rescue all their stricken comrades but the German torpedo boat T24 that they had been hunting just a few hours before returned to fish the Canadians out of the sea.

Unlucky lady T here have been numerous writings describing the exploits and disposition of the ill-fated Athabaskan G07 and her crew. Two excellent books, Unlucky lady: The life & death of HMCS Athabaskan and All The Ship’s Men, detail the history and personal stories of many of the crew. After poring anew through my copies, I found Uncle Willie’s name listed on the crew manifest and a couple of photos. In one, he is clearly seen seated in the back of a truck flanked

by German soldiers after being brought ashore at Brest, France. In another, he is lined up with his messmates in the POW camp Marlag und Milag N o rd , n e a r B re m e n , Ger many. Luckily, he did not appear to have suffered any severe injuries from the torpedo blasts, the resulting explosions and fire, or his hours of floating in the oily debris of his sunken ship.

Unfortunately, he and 82 other Athabaskans spent the rest of the war locked up as German POWs. But other than a few tantalizing tidbits of specific information, Bill Trickett’s military story

From William Trickett’s Wartime Log: Signed by AB/ ST R.A. Westaway, RCNVR Toronto, CAN, MARLAG(M) Germany March 4, 1945. AB Westaway was a friend who was doing a similar job to William Trickett.

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AB William Trickett, Athabaskan survivor.

might have easily gone to his grave when he passed away in Victoria, BC, December 14, 2004 at the age of 79. Considering the trauma of shipmates dying all around him in the water, the hardships of POW life, and some friendly fire tragedies leading up to his liberation in May 1945, it was no wonder that he never really spoke of his experiences.

Ebay ad turns up log Of course, complicating matters as I continued to dig, most of his military memorabilia had been liquidated and was sc attered wh o kn ow s wh e re. B u t I t u r n e d up an old Ebay ad for his Y.M.C.A. Wartime Log (POW No. 1295 of Marlag und Milag Nord, Germany). After a lot of sleuthing, I tracked the logbook down to a military collector in California who graciously sold it back to me.

The Canadian Y.M.C.A. in December 1944 gave

every Canadian POW a Wartime Log so that they could keep a diary of their experiences. Although Uncle Willie’s logbook did not have much in the way of personal writings, it did contain much of the flotsam and jetsam that a Navy sailor collects during their travels.

Many of Bill’s friends drew intricate drawings and cartoons in the pages of his logbook. There are old photos of G07, the POW camp, and fellow sailors. He had a receipt from his mother, Mrs. W. Trickett, listing the contents of a POW parcel.

Daily camp rations were basically a chunk of bread and a potato. Red Cross parcels and food mailed from relatives saved the POWs lives. There were also receipts for cartons of 300 Sweet Caporal cigarettes from Mr. W.E. Trickett, Mr. A. Trickett and Mrs. Lyle Wilson of Kelwood. Cigarettes were too valuable in camp to smoke and were traded

with the German guards for food and material. For example, the going rate for a radio was about 5000 smokes. In letters to home, prisoners would often ask for the prized Canadian commodity as German cigarettes were rather inferior. Aid groups and support from the home front made the tedium and privations of life behind barbed wire tolerable.

Jubilee Medal Also, to my surprise, William D. Trickett had

been presented the Soviet Union’s Jubilee Medal “Forty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945” from the USSR Ambassador to Canada, Aleksei Alekseievich Rodionov on October 1, 1988. Known as the Murmansk Medal, only a small handful of non-Russians have ever received this honour.

More William Trickett on page B5

Kelwood Legion # 50 Remembrance Day Service in Kelwood Sunday, November 11th 10:30 a.m.

Kelwood Legion Hall A meal will be served following the service

Lest We Forget Eileen CLARKE

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204.385.2469

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played by the branches An unsung war hero The roles of the Canadian military Continued from page B4

The RCN, USN and Royal Navy convoy runs up to the high Arctic region of Russia from 1941 to 1945 kept the country in the war and provided the critical eastern front that divided Hitler’s forces.

Bill Trickett was a genuine, unsung war hero.

It was sad that his story had been in danger of slipping away. Precious few veterans are left and although the mantra of ‘We will remember’ is repeated each November 11, most of their tales have faded away as they have.

Their accounts of their experiences are fascinating, compelling, tragic and occasionally interspersed with a bit of levity. They are worthy of our attention and remembrance.

Talk to the veterans who are left including those from Afghanistan and all the other Canadian Armed Forces deployments. Listen to their stories, write them down, pass them on and actually remember what these people have done to guarantee our Canadian freedoms.

This Remembrance Day,

By Metro Creative Connection Submitted

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From William Trickett’s Wartime Log: William Trickett’s “V” Barrack messmates in the Prisoner of War camp.

I will be presenting an Athabaskan 282 main gun 76mm shell casing to the Kelwood Royal Canadian Legion #50 in the name of my Great Uncle Willie and fellow Athabaskan.

Dubbed as a ‘Sister of the Space Age’, Athabaskan 282 was the last of the RCN’s destroyers and will

Died at Passchendaele

be the last ship to carry that proud name.

Able Seaman Bill Trickett’s Wartime Log has been scanned in its entirety and is available for viewing in a series of blogs on my website at: http://www.happydiver. space/?cat=265

Each year on November 11, Canadians pause in a silent moment of remembrance for the men and women who have served and continue to serve their country during times of war, conflict and peace. Known as Remembrance Day, the day honors the brave people who fought for Canada in the First World War (1914-1918), the Second World War (1939-1945) and the Korean War (1950-1953), as well as those who have served since then.

More than 1.5 million Canadians have served in the military. Tragically, more than 100,000 of those brave men and women have died.

The Canadian Armed Forces, or CAF, make up the government’s largest federal department. The CAF serves on land, in the air and on the sea, and branches include the Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Royal Canadian Navy. Each branch serves a unique role. Learning about each branch is a great way for civilians to gain a greater understanding of the efforts and sacrifices the men and women protecting their freedoms make each and every day.

Canadian Army The largest element of the CAF, the Canadian Army is the land component of the country’s military. Soldiers in the Canadian Army are trained at bases, armouries and training centers throughout Canada. It’s these training sessions that prepare Canadian soldiers for a wide range of scenarios, including operations at home and abroad. There are 23,000 full-time soldiers in the Regular Force and an additional 17,000 part-time, volunteer soldiers in the Reserve Force.

Royal Canadian Air Force The Royal Canadian Air Force protects Canadian and North American airspace in partnership with the United States. The RCAF provides the Canadian Armed Forces with relevant, responsive and effective air power to meet present and future defence challenges. Among its many roles, the RCAF provides control and surveillance of Canadian territory, airspace and maritime approaches while also conducting search and rescue missions to aid those in distress anywhere in Canada. Those are significant responsibilities, as Canada has the second largest territory and airspace in the world.

The RCAF includes 12,000 Regular Force personnel and 2,100 Air Reserve personnel.

Royal Canadian Navy The mission of the Royal Canadian Navy and its leader is to lead the strategic development and generation of combatcapable, multi-purpose maritime forces while providing advice and support to maritime operations. The Maritime Forces Pacific, Maritime Forces Atlantic and Naval Reserve are directly responsible to the Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy. The Maritime Forces Pacific and Maritime Forces Atlantic generate, maintain and sustain an armed capability to guard Canada’s Pacific and Atlantic maritime approaches. Maritime Forces Atlantic, which employs more than 5,000 military and 2,000 civilian personnel, is headquartered in Halifax and home to 18 ships and submarines. Maritime Forces Pacific, headquartered in Esquimalt, British Columbia on Vancouver Island, is home to 15 ships and submarines and employs around 4,000 military and 2,000 civilian personnel.

Canadian military personnel play an invaluable role, both in Canada and abroad.

“When will it end?”

By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

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When will it end? That was a question likely hanging on many people’s lips throughout the duration of the wars. During World War I (WWI), many a call to action were placed in the papers targeting Canadian civilians, be it urges to reduce table waste, for farmers to do their bit for the boys overseas, thriftier spending, or to invest in loans and Victory Bonds, every page- or almost every page- had something of the sort.

Large, sometimes full page ads were often laid out for the latter, issued by “Canada’s Victory Loan Committee in co-operation with the Minister of Finance of the Dominion of Canada”. One such ad depicted a gruesome battle and wounded soldiers partnered with a poem. The poem read: “When will it end?

Thousands upon thousands, endless thousands, hold their lives cheap as the price of

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Pictured is a closeup of one of the soldiers depicted in the “When will it end?”

Victory Loan artwork.

Victorious Peace.

And we– as we watch from afar their heroic efforts– may we be able to say, that the little we at home could do, we have done; –that in so far as we could support them, lighten their burdens, bring them

comfort, we have done it; –that we have striven unceasingly to shorten their stay in the Hun-made Hell; –that freely, fervently, unitedly, we have laid our humble offerings alongside their noble sacrifices on the altar of Victory– and Peace.”

Below it an inscription stated, “Another opportunity to lend your individual weight to the blow that will shorten the war comes with the offering of Victory Bonds about to be made. Let not the privilege to do your share find you unprepared.”

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Six brothers return from war

By Lenda Jerome Neice of veterans

My grandfather, Angus Campbell, came from Scotland. Six Campbell brothers served in WWII but I’m not sure what year.

He settled with his brothers in the Kinosota area.

He was a peddler, he married my grandmother, Mary Ranville. They had 15 children, 12 sons and three daughters. As the years went by, they settled in the RM of Ochre River.

Grandpa and my father started a family farm, the farm still exists today. My brother still farms on the same land.

As time went by, my dad’s brothers joined up to serve their country in WWII. I believe they all signed up in Winnipeg. They were young men. My mother always told us about those long ago times. The young men were excited to go see the world; little did they know what lay in store for them. One of my uncles, Pat Campbell, was a prisoner for five years in Asia somewhere. Not too much was said about his confinement. One by one, as the war ended, they all returned to Canada. My parents were so proud of them. Six left and six came back.

I believe I have the honour to be a part of this family.

Not too many families had six sons deployed and all returned home. One of my dad’s sisters went over to Scotland with a Scottish soldier she met. We never heard from her again. They tried to find her, but to no avail. Another casualty of the war.

Frank Campbell.

George Campbell.

Norman Campbell.

Walter Campbell.

Frank Campbell.

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Joe Campbell.

Kickin’ the Kaiser

The good ol’ “Y”

Fo l k s i n 1 9 1 8 were invited to “kick the Kaiser” by paying 50 cents to see a minstrel performance, which would go towards sending our veterans to Berlin.

While most ads c a r r i e d a m o re serious tone, this one likely added a tinge of amusement to a devastating time.

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Somewhere in a hot corner of the world, these soldiers lined up at the Y.M.C.A.’s Red Triangle dugout for well-earned, and much needed, refreshments.

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Lansdowne area farmer served in both wars

By Kira Paterson

Neepawa Banner & Press

William Paterson (18961962) was born and raised in Quebec, however, he spent the majority of his adult life farming in the Rural Municipality of Lansdowne. Before moving to Manitoba, he enlisted to fight in the Great War (WWI) and after he moved, he also assisted in the effort during World War Two (WWII).

He didn’t speak much of his time in the two World Wars, but it was quite the story to tell. He shared a little bit later on in his life with his youngest son, Dennis Paterson, who has lived in Manitoba almost all his life. Dennis shared what he knew of his father’s time in the wars with the Neepawa Banner & Press.

Running off to war “He was actually a bit of a renegade,” Dennis said about his father’s youth.

“When he was about 17... he ran away and tried to join [the military]. And his mum and dad found out that he was away and they managed to catch up to him and took him back home. But as soon as he was old enough, he joined up.”

At age 18, Paterson was able to enlist with the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force to help with the war effort in March 1915. He was assigned to the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry and was shipped over to England in June of 1915. By July of that year, he was sent to fight in France. “His service in the First World War was from the 15th of March, 1915 –so the war was going on for a year already– to the 16th of May, 1919. Most of that time was in France, but he was a prisoner of war for most of that time,” Dennis explained.

A foxhole prayer O n Ju n e 2 , 1 9 1 6 , Canadian forces were fighting in Ypres, as the Germans were attempting to take the high ground the Allies had secured there.

“The Germans won that particular battle,” Dennis noted. During this battle, Paterson was wounded.

brought back “[He had] to England, a gunshot where he wound in his stayed at a left hand and hospital in right wrist.

London for a N o w, he while, before got shot on finally being t h e w at ch , ” sent home D e n n i s again. After explained, four years and “During the 23 days in Second World service, he was W a r, t h e y discharged operated on from the army him and took on May 16, pieces of the 1919. watch out of his wrist Starting a yet that had new life gotten in After WWI, there and they Paterson went didn’t know to university [at the time].” in Montreal Paterson was and studied lying wounded a g r i c u l t u r e, on the before moving battlefield for a to Manitoba to while. “I’m not begin farming. sure how long “He actually afterwards, came out with whether it the [Soldier was the next Settlement day or what, Act, later but a German called the soldier came to VLA], the him... and he Veterans Land said ‘Lord, if Act, for people you get me out who were of this mess, I’ll veterans. They serve you full could come time,’ because west –and the he was a west was just Christian. And opening up he said, ‘God in the early kept his part, 1900s– and but I didn’t. get land at a I was out of reasonable the will of rate, and so God.’” God’s SUBMITTED PHOTO that’s why he end of the bargain was Pictured is William Paterson and his wife Margaret (“Daisy”). The Patersons came out [to Manitoba],” to let Paterson raised eight children on their farm between Neepawa and Arden.

Dennis said. It survive the war was the 1920s and that he “When he was a prisoner Nowadays, they would when Paterson came to the did. over there, of course, he categorize it under Post Lansdowne area, where had to work,” Dennis said. Traumatic Stress Disorder he met his wife. There he Taken “During the time that he (PTSD). Dennis added, bought land, started a farm prisoner When the Ger mans was taken prisoner, he “But once the doctors and a family.

He lived and farmed found him after the June took sick. He lost about got him eating and back 2 battle, they didn’t 40 pounds, he was about to health, he was fine, no there for about 15 years execute him as they’d 165 pounds [before] and problem! It was just the before WWII broke out. done to many of the other he went down to about trauma and overworking. His son, Dennis was only wounded. Instead, they 125 pounds. Because of They used to have to two years old at the time. took him prisoner. He the physical and emotional carry 100 pound bags of was reported taken as a stress, he sort of lost it grain around that they The Veterans prisoner of war (POW) on and they sent him to fed the prisoners and the Guard July 14, 1916. He was first a psychiatric hospital, soldiers with. And I guess “My dad decided when taken to the POW camp or facility, because they it just finally got to him, the Second World War in Stuttgart, Germany. thought he had gone because they didn’t let [the started that he was going There, a German doctor crazy.” According to the prisoners] eat that well to enlist.” He enlisted on treated the wounds on records kept of his time either, they were rationed the April 24, 1941 and served on the Veterans his wrist and hand. He as a prisoner, the hospital all the time.” remained in Stuttgart he was transferred to was Paterson stayed at the Guard until 1947. “When until January of 1917, called Chateau d’Oex in hospital in Switzerland the war ended in ‘45, when he was transferred Switzerland. There, he was for quite a while. Then he was responsible for to another German camp diagnosed with a disorder in December of 1918, taking German prisoners in Mannheim. they called neurasthenia. he was repatriated and back to Germany,” said

Dennis, explaining why he was recorded to be in service even after the war was over. “There were all kinds of German prisoners over here and that’s what the Veterans Guards’ job was... There was [a POW camp] in Riding Mountain, they did logging there, they made them work. And there was one at Brooks [Alberta], he was at that one for a while... so they’d go from place to place.”

These prison camps weren’t exactly what one would imagine. They didn’t have fences or walls, but there were boundaries which the prisoners couldn’t cross unless they had permission and were accompanied by a guard. Occasionally, there were escapees.

“Some of the guards were hoping some of the prisoners would escape so they could go after them,” Dennis explained.

While he was stationed at Alberta, it was actually Paterson’s job to check every night that all the prisoners were accounted for. One night, he found that two of prisoners were not present and reported it immediately. Because he found out so promptly about the escapees, they were quickly found and brought back to the camp.

Paterson was promoted from corporal to sergeant as a result.

As Sergeant, he was given even more responsibilities.

“He was in charge of looking after the prisoners, he would give the orders,” said Dennis. According to military records, he was also in charge of rations and quarters for the men, as well as escorting dignitaries who came to the camps for inspections.

After WWII ended and Paterson had finished escorting former German POWs back to Germany, he returned home to his farm about 15 km east of Neepawa. There he remained until he passed away in February of 1962 at the age of 65.

The Banner & Press thanks our veterans for their dedicated service to our country.

B8 NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Meal in the Field

UPDATE

Staff announcements

Beautiful Plains Credit Union Ltd. is proud to announce that, due to recent industry changes and an ever-growing book of business, we are adding to our present staff compliment while also seeing some existing staff have roles and titles re-assigned to better facilitate a positive member experience every time they attend one of our branches. We would like to welcome the following individuals to the staff of Beautiful Plains Credit Union Ltd.

Pamela Levandosky – Wealth Management Specialist.

Pam joins BPCU as our Wealth Management Specialist available to assist you with all your investing needs. Pam joins our staff having served for over 10 years in various capacities within the financial services industry. Pam and her husband Kevin have recently relocated to the Neepawa area from Winnipeg with their 2 young daughters. While being stationed in Winnipeg, Pam was involved in multiple charitable events, such as assisting with the Winnipeg Harvest food drive, Salvation Army Toy Mountain, and various charitable golf tournaments. Pam will be splitting her time with Minnedosa Credit Union and BPCU. Contact Pam @ 204-476-7808 or by email @ PLevandosky@bpcu.mb.ca .

Beautiful Plains Credit Union Ltd. was once again proud to partner with MNP LLP, Chicken Corral Restaurant, The Neepawa Banner & Press, and Kulbacki Seeds Ltd. in providing a Meal in the Field to 5 area producers during the harvest season. The winner’s year were: Bateman Farms Ltd. – Kelly & Beth Batemen – MNP LLP, Scott Byram – Chicken Corral Restaurant, Penny Birch – The Neepawa Banner & Press, Sawchuk Farms Ltd. – Larry, Sharon, & Justin Sawchuk – BPCU, and Bray Farms – Danny & Ron Bray - Kulbacki Seeds Ltd. We hope that all our area producers had a safe and plentiful harvest this year, despite all the challenges that we have seen with the weather causing unanticipated delays for many.

BPCU Introduces New Initiative to Support Youth Activities!

We all know the financial burden that can accompany registering your child for one of the many different programs available can be, so this year BPCU decided to introduce a program that would see the credit union choose one winner from each of the groups attending the recently held Youth Registration Night in Neepawa, with a winner from the Rec Center Registration in Glenella to be determined as well following the completion of registrations for there programs. The winners would see the cost of there registration refunded up to a maximum amount of $250.00 by Beautiful Plains Credit Union. We are proud to announce that the following were chosen from there respective programs as the successful winners: Lucas Uyaivato – Jr. Rec Hockey, Karlee Kohlman – Gymnastics, Rylan Krieser – Rec Services, Abi Plett – 4-H, Sasha Paramor – Bowling, Quintin Ray – Scouts, Emerson Somers – Arts Forward, Alyssa Nadeau – Figure Skating, and Anne Crosson – Minor Hockey.

Congratulations to all the winners this year!

Neepawa Branch Box 99, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Ph: 204-476-3341 Fax: 204-476-3609 info@bpcu.mb.ca

Gord Gilbertson – Account Manager – Consumer.

Gord joins BPCU as our new Account Manager – Consumer, here to assist you with all your personal lending and mortgage requirements. Additionally, Gord will be aiding in the development and execution of a marketing plan for Beautiful Plains Credit Union Ltd. Gord comes to BPCU having served for over 13 years in newspaper advertising sales.

Gord and his wife Whitney reside in Neepawa with their 2 young sons. Contact Gord @ 204-476-7781 or by email @ ggilbertson@bpcu.mb.ca .

Kayla Ernest – Account Manager – Financial Services.

Kayla joins BPCU as our new Account Manager – Financial Services, here to assist you with all your deposit account needs. Kayla joins our staff having recently spent time as an Insurance Broker. She presently resides near the community of Birnie. Kayla is the current secretary for the Eden Rink & Hall Committee as serves on the Eden Minor Sports board, while also volunteering as a skating instructor. Contact Kayla @ 204-476-7780 or by email @ kernest@bpcu.mb.ca .

Myrna Floyde – Audit Support Specialist.

Myrna joins BPCU as our new Audit Support Specialist. She will be looking after our internal auditing requirements. Prior to joining Beautiful Plains Credit Union Ltd. Myrna had served in multiple capacities with area school divisions. Myrna, and her husband Greg, presently operate a mixed cattle and grain farm near McCreary. Myrna is presently a co-organizer of the McCreary United Church fall supper and a past treasurer for the 3-Point Charge of Know United Church, McCreary Nursery School and Know United Church Sunday School. She has also been involved with McCreary Minor Hockey, volunteering on the board in the past while her children were involved in minor hockey and other area recreation events.

Ruth Basco – Member Service Representative.

Ruth joins Beautiful Plains Credit Union as a full-time Member Service Representative in Neepawa. She will be available to assist our Neepawa members with all their daily deposit, bill payment, and withdrawal needs. Ruth joins BPCU having served in the financial services industry for over 3 years. Ruth and her husband, Manny, along with their 3 children presently reside in Neepawa. When able Ruth is an active volunteer with the Neepawa Roxy Theatre and assists with many Filipino fundraising initiatives.

Colleen Nichol – Member Service Representative – Glenella . Colleen has joined BPCU as the new casual MSR in Glenella. She will be assisting our Glenella members in all their daily banking requirements. Colleen comes to BPCU having held various positions within the educational and child care sectors. Colleen presently resides in the Glenella area with her fiancé Kelly. Since moving to the Glenella area, Colleen has recently joined the Glenella School Parent Advisory Council.

Each of the new staff members are excited to be able to help Beautiful Plains Credit Union Ltd. better you, our membership, with all of your financial service requirements.

BPCU Website www.bpcu.mb.ca

Lost or Stolen Debit Card: 1-800-567-8111 Glenella Branch Box 57, Glenella, MB R0J 0V0 Ph: 204-352-4475 Fax: 204-352-2212 info.glenella@bpcu.mb.ca