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Neepawa Tigers win the Murray Black Cup
PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX
The Neepawa Tigers concluded its 2025 season with an impressive 27-20 win over the Transcona Nationals, to win the Rural Manitoba Football League’s Murray
But, the players and coaches for the Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (NACI) Tigers believed and that’s why they have earned the right to call themselves cham
The Neepawa Tigers closed out their Rural Manitoba Football League (RMFL) season with an incredible 27-20 win over the Transcona Nationals in the Mur
This showdown at Neepawa Collegiate Field was a tremendous back and forth battle and the type of game where both sides honestly deserved the victory.
Parks Canada hosts consultation on RMNP
By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press
The Neepawa Public Library was busy past its open hours last week. On Oct. 23, at 7:00 p.m., Parks Canada welcomed members of the public to attend a consultation to “help shape the future” of Riding Mountain National Park (RMNP).
This meeting was one of five in-person events held throughout the area last week. It allowed citizens to provide feedback for the development of a new management plan, and to meet Park’s Canada’s new superintendent for RMNP–Tom Sheldon.
“Service is really important to me– both in my personal and professional life,” said Sheldon, who shared that his early priorities include improving RMNP’s communications and recalibrating its relationships.
He later added, “I don’t think it’s telling tall tales [to say] that relationships are strained right now, in a number of ways.”
What is a management plan?
Centering on the major topic of the evening, Sheldon delved into the details and importance behind RMNP’s management plan. These documents:
•Set Park’s Canada’s strategic direction;
•Support Parks Canada’s
priorities and balance the interests of everyone connected to the park;
•Guide park operations, decision making, and yearto-year planning; and,
•Are required by legislation, shaped through public consultation, approved by the Minister responsible for Parks Canada, and tabled in Parliament.
These plans cover management of all aspects of the park, including its ecosystems, cultural resources, infrastructure and much more. Themes that are commonly addressed in Park’s Canada’s planning process for management plans are:
•Working with Indigenous partners.
•Conserving nature and maintaining ecological integrity.
•Building relationships with partners and stakeholders.
An example of a stakeholder would be local business owners. (Parks Canada defines a stakeholder as “any individual, group, or organization that has an interest in, is affected by the management and operations of Riding Mountain National Park. Stakeholders can be involved in various aspects such as conservation, tourism, infrastructure and cultural heritage.”)
•Conserving and presenting cultural resources (human history, activities, etc);
•Supporting visitor experiences;
•Responding to climate change and emergencies such as wildfires; and,
•Managing the townsite of Wasagaming. This item is also slated to be further explored in a separate community plan after the management plan is developed.
The management planning process also informs Indigenous stewardship planning.
“The last plan was done in 2007, and updated in 2012,” said Sheldon. “We’re supposed to be doing management plans every 10 years, so we’re overdue.”
Touching on Indigenous collaboration and stewardship, Parks Canada’s commitment to working with Indigenous communities “in the spirit of reconciliation, respect and collaboration” was reaffirmed at the meeting.
This point was expanded upon in a follow-up with the Neepawa Banner & Press.
“Invitations have been extended to First Nations leadership and the Manitoba Métis Federation for consultation on the management planning process,” said Parks Canada. “This process recognizes the deep connections Indigenous peoples have with the land and aims to ensure their voices, knowledge, and perspectives are meaningfully reflected in the new management plan. Building and strengthening these relationships is a central priority for Parks Canada.”
Community feedback
Right now, the development of RMNP’s latest management plan is in the very early stages. A preliminary round of public consultation.
At the Neepawa consultation on Oct. 23, all in attendance were able to visit four of five stations dedicated to a different topic during a workshop period. Each station was tended by a Parks Canada staff member, who engaged with the consultation attendees, recorded their feedback and ideas, and answered questions.
Fifteen minutes were spent at each station. A
question and answer period with Tom Sheldon was also opened up when the workshop period concluded.
Right now, the management plan is expected to be revised and finalised in 2026, then tabled in Parliament in 2027. From there, Parks Canada will continue year to year planning and implementation using the new management plan until 2037.
“I’ve noticed questions about how a decision [for the plan] will be made for 2026. There’s results of monitoring and testing for environmental DNA (eDNA), veligers (larvae of zebra mussels), and evidence of live zebra mussels in Clear Lake and the outlying waterbodies (Lake Audy, Lake Katherine, etc.), and we’re looking at and reviewing the
best available evidence of boats and other craft in the water,” said Sheldon. “We’re also hopeful that current information will help us gauge where people are at right now.”
While there is still much ground to cover for the development of the new plan, Sheldon informed all in attendance that the conversations being had are already enacting change, where possible, in the interim.
“For example, we have heard a lot about how much trails mean to people,” said Sheldon. “Right now, because of these conversations, we are implementing more trails crew for more maintenance, and have extended some into winter.”
An opportunity to chime in
An additional meeting was hosted digitally using Microsoft Teams on Oct. 29.
While the in-person and online meetings have concluded, people still have an opportunity to give feedback. This is because the planning process also includes a public survey, which is open until Nov. 21.
The survey can be found at parks.canada.ca/ridingplan. Parks Canada invites Indigenous partners, area residents, businesses, visitors and all who care about Riding Mountain National Park to share their thoughts in the survey.
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Jodie Byram MLA for Agassiz
PHOTOS BY CASPER WEHRHAHN
Approximately 16 people attended Park’s Canada’s public meeting in Neepawa regarding Riding Mountain National Park (RMNP) last week. Seen giving the presentation is RMNP superintendent Tom Sheldon.
Pictured: Meeting attendees and Parks Canada staff met at a variety of topic boards. Feedback and ideas were provided by the attendees, and recorded.
Looking Back
1975: Neepawa Variatones release first album
By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press
125 years ago, Wednesday, October 31, 1900
Note: The entries for 1900 are from The Neepawa Register, as The Press for that year is not fit for regular handling.
Mice have done much harm to grain in the stook in the Edmonton district.
Mr. Samuel Buchanan will move into the house recently purchased from P. H. Attwood, north of the depot, this week. It is understood that Mr. Thos. Donaldson will occupy Mr. Buchanan’s residence on First street, north end.
Those boys who created such an unseemly noise outside the Baptist church last Thursday evening by rapping on the windows, yelling, etc., had better not repeat the operations because their names are known and a future disturbance of this kind may cause some unpleasantness for them.
100 years ago, Friday, October 30, 1925
Norgate: Messrs. Sam. Glover and Irwin
McLeod visited the hog demonstration train in Kelwood on the 27th and brought home the bacon in the shape of a brood sow each.
Norgate: Mrs. Frank Ashby, of Kelwood, has been appointed agent for the Spirella Company of Canada, and will visit Norgate shortly.
Kelwood: Kelwood friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. Wilson will regret hearing of Mr. Wilson’s death, in Moose Jaw, Sask., last Saturday, Oct. 24, at the age of 74 years, after a lingering illness. Mr. Wilson was born in England in 1851. He moved to Moose Jaw six years ago, where he resided till his death. He is survived by his widow, six daughters and five sons.
Edrans: After one of the worst months weather since October was first put on the map of the years, we are promised a great improvement in November. This will be most welcome to the many farmers who have not threshed a bushel of grain, nor plowed a single furrow.
Brookdale: No threshing this week and those with grain in stook are getting
discouraged. Probably 15 per cent of grain still to thresh in Northern portion of district.
Last week President Russell, of the Willy’sOverland Motor Co. pleaded for protection for his languishing industry. This week we find in Toronto Saturday Night that greater profits were made this year than last year. Some appetites are insatiable.
The members of the Chapter of the Eastern Star wish to thank the “Black Diamonds”, opera house management, the local papers and anyone who in any way helped to make the entertainment, Oct. 23, such a success. The net proceeds, which was about $110 will go towards entertaining the delegates of the Grand Chapter which meets in Neepawa next June.
75 years ago, Thursday, October 26, 1950
Miss Olive Dennison, superintendent of the Neepawa General Hospital, today announced the appointment of Miss Winona M. Rooke to the medical nursing staff of the hospital.
50 years ago, Thursday, October 30, 1975
A joint board meeting between the Board of the Neepawa and District Memorial Hospital and the medical staff has been called to discuss a report prepared by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba that is critical of the physical set up of the hospital and the apparent fragmentation of health and resources in Neepawa.
With the visit of Margaret Laurence and the interest in the formation of a cultural centre in town, things artistic have been in the
limelight recently. And catching a share of that limelight are the Neepawa Variatones, who recently released their first album.
If deliveries of necessary equipment and machinery are made on schedule, the new Pool elevator in Neepawa should be open for operation some time in December, according to Pool district manager Bruce Clunie.
On Sunday, Oct. 5, the Taylor residence at Franklin was the scene of a happy occasion when 168 guests attended a Come and Go Tea to honour Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Taylor on their 40th wedding anniversary.
Stella Allum was once again crowned the top woman golfer at the Neepwa Golf and Country Club for the sixth time in seven years.
Note: The trophy was presented to her by donor Frank Lee.
20 years ago, Monday, October 31, 2005
The development at the flats has a soccer pitch and an outdoor rink. Now, the skateboarders want land dedicated to their hobby.
A Neepawa man has a beef with the town’s new complaint system.
It isn’t working, according to Keith Lockhart…
In August, Lockhart griped freestanding signs at the Shell service station were obstructing the view for drivers turning off Fourth Ave. onto Highway 16…
He made the complaint in writing in accordance with a policy introduced by the town in January 2002. At the time, council said the policy would streamline the complaint system, allowing matters to be dealt with more quickly.
Lockhart said he came to the council meeting because he never received any more information…
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album that was recorded and then released by the Neepawa Variatones at this time in 1975. Fraser was one of the original three members of thw group, which began performing in 1963.
And he added the signs, as well as trees, are still impeding traffic.
A Ste. Rose-area farmer is suing the federal government to recover financial damages after 200 cattle were allegedly killed by a defective vaccine. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this column are the writer’s personal views and are not to be taken as being the view of the newspaper staff
For, “All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord endures forever.” And this is the word that was preached to you. 1 Peter 1:24-25 (New International Version)
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BANNER & PRESS ARCHIVES
Pictured here is Bill Fraser displaying the LP
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The Neepawa Legion was set to host a Veterans Gala in 2005. This advertisement feating the Memory Lane Orchestra was in the Oct. 31 edition of The Press for that year.
Perspectives
Tundra
By Chad Carpenter
Customer experience trending backwards
Forgive me if you have heard me say this before. I am very concerned with the way businesses are trending, especially large businesses and governments. In days gone by, every business, organization, and level of government has at least made an attempt at personalized customer service.
If you go to a bank branch, for example, you can get some semblance of customer service, but for some services, such as credit card information or commercial banking, it’s all online. When it works, it’s fine, but when it doesn’t, it’s awful. I have been struggling to get a simple changeover of access for a bookkeeper for an organization for a few months now, and as of the writing of this column, there has still been no success. They tell you to go to the website, log in, and if that doesn’t work, click for a new passcode, and all will be well. I have been through a dozen or more passcodes now and still no solution.
• Internet providers are similar. We have had email issues, and we have been told it’s because of a faulty computer, it’s because we use Apple computers, or it’s because Apple won’t talk to some email programs. Then, they say, we have been blocked, but they don’t know why.
• Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) was recently evaluated, and it was found that a very high percentage of their answers to taxpayers’ questions were incorrect. How can that be? Well, I guess I shouldn’t be surprised. Many years ago, a CRA auditor came to my farm and said that interest on a farm loan wasn’t a tax-deductible expense. Fortunately, a letter from my accountant straightened that out, but it was frustrating. I suspect today’s problems with CRA
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may be due to many of their staff working from home or remotely. There’s little opportunity to stick your head into the next office and say, ‘Hey Josie, what’s the right answer to question B?”’ If a staffer is labouring away all day without peer consultation, there’s more room for error.
• Phone companies can be frustrating as well. It took dozens of calls to get a simple change to a couple of our company phone lines. Each time, the customer service rep on the other end of the line was apologetic and admitted that it shouldn’t be complicated. However, it was complicated because whoever they referred a question to didn’t make the required changes. I even had no phone service for a few days, which was annoying.
• I believe that our customer service philosophy is pretty clear. Our staff will hopefully always answer the phone, and with the approach that if they don’t have the answer, they will do their best to find the answer.
• Looking at local municipal and town councils, it’s safe to say they have a tough job, and it has gotten tougher in recent years. I have been on a town council twice, but the second time was over 10 years ago. Council work has certainly gotten more complicated I think councils and staff could
make things easier for themselves with a few changes. Technology allows for an exchange of information, which is much simpler than in the past.
Councillors, taxpayers, and news media need to be able to see the agendas earlier. Most councils only prepare a simple paper copy agenda, which contains very little information. A few municipalities prepare an electronic agenda package for staff and councillors. Documents can be accessed very easily as the document links are embedded in the electronic agenda (usually) on the municipal website. That’s how it should be. If material is going to be discussed in an open council meeting, then staff, councillors, ratepayers and media should have access to it. In an electronic agenda with document links embedded. Access is very good for everybody.
If municipalities and towns could all achieve that level of transparency and ease of access, voters would be better able to know what is happening. Maybe, if more people had access to more information, it might be easier to get people eager to run for council.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this column are the writer’s personal views and are not to be taken as being the view of the newspaper staff.
Where was I?
In the last several months events from the 1970’s, huge world events, have come to my attention. It’s like I never heard of them before, not even vague and cloudy memories. Rather than overly berate myself, a habit to which I am prone, I looked at why; what was I doing that trumped life changing, heard around the globe events? Well, I was busy. Busy with my own life. For some of that time I was struggling as a single mom with two little ones. Then I was welcoming a life partner and two more children. Those years included three re-locations, from my parental home to a modest home in a town, to an established farm, and then, miles away, to another farm. Oh, and one more child in all of these changes. So, embracing a new life, a new life style, a new community (twice), I guess I was not able to concentrate on world events!
“The Troubles”. What an inaccurate euphemism for the turmoil, riots, death and destruction that was occurring in Northern Ireland. When an elected official can go on record stating that the death toll is ‘an acceptable number’, my eyes blink and my mind spins. No unnecessary loss of life is acceptable. Speaking with residents of Belfast, hearing their stories told in gentle honesty, and touring the Ulster Museum gave me a glimpse of what people suffered. Torn families and communities. That tour concluded with personal stories and a well posted help line for those whose memories and emotions had been triggered. I am certain that the conflict was included in our national news, but I don’t remember being overly impacted.
A few weeks ago I came across a quote by Maya Angelou; “ You are only free when you realize that you belong in no place— you belong in every place— no place at all. The price is high. The reward is great.” She is accredited with the saying from an interview with Bill Moyers in 1973 on the Paradox of Belonging. I read, and re-read, that quote. It was one of those epiphany moments. That’s me, someone has found the perfect words to help me understand myself. Then, of course, I wanted to find out more about the wise one. Maya Angelou, 1928- 2014, was an American memorist, poet, and civil rights activist.She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, wrote plays, movies and television shows spanning 50 years. She received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees. Yes, I know/knew the names of Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King, but had never heard of this powerhouse of a woman. Wise, passionate, well spoken and out spoken. She read one of her poems at the inauguration of President Bill Clinton— On the Pulse of Morning. The theme is change, inclusion, responsibility…She was the second poet to read at an inauguration, the first being Robert Frost for John F Kennedy. And the first African American and woman. A ground breaker on so many levels. It’s not too late to get my head out of the sand.
The benefits of boundaries
Freedom– it’s a word we hear every year. Canadians hear it on July 1; Americans hear it on July 4— all in familiar statements like this one: “Today we give thanks for our country and for the ‘freedoms’ all who reside within its borders enjoy.”
That statement looks good on paper and resonates well in a radio or TV sound bite. But when people are asked to define “freedom,” their answers will be as different as the people themselves; and will reflect how little we understand what true freedom really is.
There are some (and their numbers are growing daily) who believe that true freedom is the right to do what they want to do, when they want to do it, where they want to do it and with whom or to whom they want to do it. But what I’ve just described isn’t freedom at all. It’s “licentiousness,” and it is the foundation stone upon which corrupt societies filled with anarchy and abuse are built. Those societies ultimately destroy themselves.
Neil Strohschein
True freedom always exists within well defined boundaries; boundaries that do several things. First, they clearly define standards of right and wrong. Those standards apply equally to every person living within the borders of a country, province or municipality. No one is above the law. The law that punishes a young offender for stealing a candy bar is the same law that can send a high ranking corporate, political or judicial official to jail for fraud, conspiracy, embezzlement or crimes against humanity. If you cross any of the boundaries, you pay the consequences. No favorites. No exceptions.
Second, boundaries help protect the innocent and vulnerable from exploitation and abuse. Most of us,
after reading the previous statement, immediately think of children as the innocent and the elderly as the vulnerable. But let’s be honest. Any one of us can, at any time be victimized by people we are supposed to trust, but who have systematically violated that trust in the past and may be looking for ways to do it again. Sometimes our only protection is to set boundaries that keep such people at a distance and shield us from further abuse or exploitation. The law allows us to set those boundaries.
Third, boundaries help us recognize where we have failed and show us how to deal with it. We may not be perfect—no one is. We will make mistakes—everyone does. But we are free to face our mistakes with integrity,
dignity and courage, admit where we have done wrong, apologize where necessary, make amends where we can, learn from what we have experienced and move on. Boundaries give us that freedom.
Finally, boundaries help us create a space in which we can grow physically, mentally, emotionally, relationally and spiritually. With nothing from our past to trouble us or hold us back, we are free to dream big dreams, to set big goals and to work hard to achieve them. We are free to choose where we will live, what we will do, and with whom we will share our lives. Most of all, we are free to discern how God wants us to use the time, talent and treasure he has given us and to follow his leading.
But for those boundaries to work well, they must be set. Next week, I will share some thoughts on how to set boundaries that protect us without building walls that could separate us from those we can trust and with whom we want to share our lives.
Gladstone cattle market report
By Blaine Huston Gladstone Auction
The market was definitely under pressure this week, due to the futures. We sold 1,697 head on Tuesday and 1,530 last Friday. Here is a look at the cow market from Friday October 24th:
•Good D1-D2 cows were
$2.15 to $2.35.
•Older D3 cows $1.75 to $2.10.
•Good bulls $2.40 to $2.55. Here are some market highlights from the Oct. 28 sale:
•Eight red and black exotic steers weighing 477 pounds bring $7.65 a pound ($3,646 a head).
•Six red and black steer
While the
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Corrections
Re: West Park School: There was a missed typo in last week’s history article regarding West Park School (presently known as Hazel M. Kellington School). Please note that the correct year for Hazel Kellington’s retirement was in 1965, after which the school was named in her honour. Thanks is given to the reader who notified the Banner & Press of this error.
Re: Circle C Calf Club: The following is a correction, and update, regarding the Circle C Calf Club photo from last week’s edition. Firstly, please note that “Merr Simon” is actually “Merv Simon”– there was an error with his name in the original document that accompanied the photo. Thanks is given to the individual who notified the Banner & Press.
It may interest the paper’s readers to know that Merv Simon, and his sister, Verla Simon, who was also in the Calf Club picture, were both born and raised in Springhill! Additionally, the Banner & Press has been notified that Verla was born in 1932, and was 16 at the time of the photo. As such, Verla’s relatives estimate the photo was taken around 1948.
calves come in the ring weighing 657 pounds and cash in at $5.79 a pound ($3,805 per head).
•Twenty-two red and black calves weighing 716 pounds stamp there ticket at $5.44 a pound ($3,895 a head).
On the Hiefer side of things:
•Eight Charolais heifers weighing 582 pounds bring $5.54 per pound ($3,221 per head)
•Red heifers weigh 688 pounds and fetch $4.89 per pound ($3,364 per head)
•Eight Red and black Heifers weighing 853 pounds bring $4.00 a pound ($3,413 a head).
Plainer type cattle are still seeing some discounts. As you can see, the market was definitely lower
Gladstone
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Cattle Market Report
Oct. 28, 2025
Steers
Heifers
than we’ve seen in the past few weeks, but it was still a good sale!
Our next sale is next Tuesday (Nov. 4). Our butcher cow sale is next Friday (Nov. 7).
Re: Murray Black Cup: In the Oct. 24 edition of the Banner & Press, the article ‘Neepawa Tiger advance to Murray Black Cup’ misidentified quarterback E.J. Clark as E.J. Keegan. The Banner & Press apologize for the error.
Don’t shut us out!
If your team had a game that we didn’t get to, send us the results and photos so we can keep everyone up to date on all our local players!
cattle market was under pressure, Gladstone Auction still had a productive pair of sales on Oct. 24 and Oct. 28.
Helen Drysdale
out of helen’s kitchen
Fall recipes
To help you make the most of fall’s bounty here are recipes to help celebrate fall produce. This recipe comes together easily and quickly and your family will think you have fussed.
Curried cauliflower
1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 can cream of chicken soup
2 Tbsp. milk
1⁄3 cup mayonnaise
1⁄2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tsp. curry powder 1/2 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. butter, melted 1 cup cracker crumbs
Grease a casserole dish large enough to hold the cauliflower mixture. Place the cauliflower in a steamer over boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm. Drain, and place in the casserole dish.
In a bowl, combine the soup, milk, mayo, cheese, curry powder and pepper; mix to combine and pour over cauliflower. Mix melted butter and cracker crumbs and sprinkle over all. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 30 minutes.
Cake for breakfast? Yes! Carrot cake pancakes taste just like the dessert, but in pancake form. Perfect for a healthy everyday breakfast or a Sunday brunch! These carrot cake pancake are made easy by using a pancake mix. If not making my pancakes from scratch I use Coyote Mix. This mix is made in made in Alberta with whole grain and makes simply delicious pancakes. If you are vegan swap out the egg for a flax egg recipe or vegan egg substitute and a dairy-free milk option, such as almond milk, soy milk or oat milk.
Carrot cake pancakes
2 cups pancake mix
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ginger
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 cup finely shredded carrots
1/4 cup raisins, finely chopped oil for the frying pan
Maple cream cheese topping: 1/2 package of cream cheese, room temperature
2 Tbsp. maple syrup
2-3 Tbsp. milk
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
Optional garnish: chopped toasted walnuts or pecans
Make the cream cheese topping by beating all the ingredients together until creamy. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine pancake mix, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. In a small bowl, beat eggs and milk; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in carrots and raisins. Heat a greased griddle or frying pan until hot. Pour batter by 1/4 cupful’s and cook until edges are set and there are bubbles in the center, about 3 to 4 minutes. Flip once and cook another 2 minutes or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining batter. Enjoy them with maple cream cheese topping and your favourite syrup. Fresh, in season pears and cranberries are lightly spiced and baked with a crumbly oat topping in this comforting fall dessert. Delicious served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Cranberry pear crisp
5-6 pears peeled, cored, and sliced to ¼” thick
1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
2/3 cup sugar
2 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. ginger
How to help someone when they are sad
You may read the title of this article and think, “Wow, this has to be the most obvious, basic thing that Delsie has ever covered”. Surprisingly, how to help someone who is struggling is something that MANY people have trouble with, no matter the age. Here is a short scenario that we will work with:
“After the passing of her husband, Margaret, a retired teacher, has been finding it hard to re-engage with daily life. She still attends her weekly coffee group but mostly listens quietly, rarely joining in the conversation. You are her neighbour and have noticed that she no longer tends her garden or walks her dog in the evenings like she used to. One morning, you see her sitting alone on the porch and wonder how best to approach her.”
Initially, folks may think that the goal is to cheer her up. That’s the long-term goal, yes but is actually counterproductive in the short term. Trying to cheer someone up right away actually invalidates the emotions they are feeling and sends the message that their problems aren’t important. What you want to do instead is lean into that emotion. In this case, instead of trying to cheer Margaret up, you might ask her to share some stories of her husband and ask her to
Topping:
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup flour
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 cup butter cubed
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease a baking dish; evenly spread fruit into the bottom of the baking dish. Mix the sugar, corn starch and ginger together and sprinkle over the fruit in the dish. In a bowl, add the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cubed butter. With a pastry blender mix the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles crumbs the size of peas. Sprinkle crumbs over the top of the fruit. Place the dish in the oven and bake uncovered for about 40 minutes. The topping will feel firm and be a deep golden brown once done. The fruit will be tender, juicy, and bubbly underneath. Serve warm with a dollop of vanilla ice cream over each serving.
Dr. Gerard Murray Optometrist
Your Listening Ear
Delsie Martin
expand more on how she is feeling. When she expresses feelings of loss and sadness you can normalize those feelings. If she cries, don’t reach for that tissue right away, tears are healthy and the act of reaching for that tissue box can feel dismissive. That impulse to soothe often comes from our own discomfort, not their need.
Avoid saying, “I understand how you are feeling”. If you only say that the listener’s brain is going to think “No they cannot possibly understand how I am feeling” and then shut down the conversation. When you only say the words “I understand” it leaves open the question of HOW you understand. Instead, we could say something like, “I understand the feeling of loss because I have lost someone in my life too”. You aren’t just saying that you get it, but you are saying WHY you get it. Be careful with too much selfdisclosure here, you want to share that you’ve had a similar life experience but you don’t want to overtake the conversation by focusing on your own loss.
Sometimes, sitting in
silence is a very powerful tool. Imagine if you will that we have asked Margaret to tell us more about how she is feeling, she explains that she is feeling sad. While she is sharing with us, we can sit in silence beside her. Make sure your body is turned toward her and that you are nodding from time to time to show understanding. Eye contact is really good however, not always necessary when being a silent listener. Averting your gaze can also be a sign of respect in some cultures.
Your goal of sitting with someone who is sad is to be a witness to their pain. Sometimes, people don’t want solutions, they want a witness. If you learn how to respond in an empathic way, you can leave people feeling supported and heard rather than dismissed.
Delsie Martin (BA, MSW, RSW), is a Registered Social Worker and an instructor at Assiniboine College in Brandon. If you have any questions or suggestions related to these columns, your enquiries can be sent to news@neepawabanner.com and they will be forwarded.
History mystery: Youth at play
This photo is a mystery to both the Banner & Press and the Beautiful Plains Museum. The youth appear to perhaps be engaging in a game of cricket. However, there was no date or list of names with the photograph. The only details with it were the words “Baxter” written on the left side of the frame, and “Minnedosa” on the right side of the frame.
If anyone has any details for this photograph, please contact Casper at the Neepawa Banner & Press via email (newsroom@neepawapress.com). The details received will also be forwarded to the Beautiful Plains Museum.
New leadership takes the helm at Yellowhead Centre
Marla Steen confirmed as committee president during AGM
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press
The Yellowhead Centre has elected a new board president to lead the way for the next three years. Marla Steen was appointed to the position during the facility’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 23. Steen, who takes over the role from Wayne Jacobsen, has been a member of the committee for the past two years. She most recently served as Vice President.
After accepting the new role as President, Steen noted to the Banner & Press that she is eager to work with the other members of the Neepawa & District Centennial Committee (aka - the Yellowhead Centre board).
“I’m looking forward to the next three years. The Yellowhead Centre is a vital community gathering place. It’s not just a hockey rink, it’s important for all areas of recreation gathering,” said Steen. “We have a very supportive board in place. There is stability around the [board] table. I think it’s important that we do have a board that represents our community. Because, [the Yellowhead Centre] is not just Neepawa. It’s for the surrounding communities, as well.”
As for Wayne Jacobsen, while he is stepping down as President, his presence will still be felt around the
Revenue:
Winter is coming
Neepawa purchasing new furnaces for admin building
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press
Despite this recent run of pleasant weather, the arrival of winter is inevitable. In preparation of that, the Town of Neepawa has moved ahead on something we all should be doing right now, making sure the furnace is ready to go when we need them.
to the purchase of three new furnaces from Nugent Plumbing and Heating, at a cost of $5,580 for each furnace, plus taxes.
Centre. He will be remaining a member of the Committee, serving in the Vice Presidential role.
Jacobsen said he was honoured to serve the community, as Yellowhead President for these last three years, and that he’s optimistic about what lies ahead.
“I’m honestly honoured, because I really believe that while we do have many important resources and facilities within our community, and not to downplay those facilities, but I do believe the Yellowhead Centre is the focus of what makes our community, in so many ways,” Jacobsen stated. “So, to be able to keep [the Yellowhead Centre] going and to work on its’ future has been very
Expenses:
satisfying.”
The financial statements
Despite a slight increase in revenue this year across the board, the Yellowhead Centre still ran a year-end loss of $57,505. The primary reason for that was basically due to increases in insurance, as well as repairs and maintenance spending. The insurance coverage for the Yellowhead rose year-over-year by a little under $10,000. As for repairs, $145,999 was spent to keep the facility operational, an increase of $26,555 from the previous year.
Total revenue for the year was $552,389, an improvement of $28,251 ($524,138 for the 2024
fiscal year). That number came from the combined operational revenue from the building, as well as donations, grants and the annual farming fundraiser project. The expenses, meanwhile, were $609,992 ($585,205 for 2024 fiscal year).
Outgoing board president Wayne Jacobsen did note, however, that the year-end loss is not as bleak as it may appear, as revenue from the farming project will be made available soon. As well, the line of credit should be paid down significantly by the end of this year, which will make operation of the facility much easier.
Council has approved the purchase of three new furnaces for the Town Administration building. One of the furnaces has broken down and is beyond repair. As a result, Town officials have decided it’s time to replace the system entirely.
“We run a system of three furnaces here that were probably installed in the early 1990s. We have been having various trouble over the years with either the heating or the air conditioning side of them and one has [ceased operation entirely],” said CAO Colleen Synchyshyn. “So, [the east side] of the building is running without a furnace, and we’re a little bit overheated to try and make sure we can compensate.”
The Town has agreed
While only one of the three existing furnaces is completely inoperable, the other two are over 30 years old, and will likely have to be replaced as well, sooner rather than later.
“The idea being that when the furnaces are that old, why replace one and have to do another one next week,” explained Synchyshyn.
Council approved the purchase at its’ recent meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 21. There is no confirmed schedule known publicly for this work to be done, though it could be safe to say it should be complete before the first snowfall.
Yellowhead memberships - $3,850
Ice Rentals - $185,815
Rental income - $49,478
Redline Grill income - $84,692
Advertising - $9,294
Grant: Town of Neepawa - $95,000
Grant: North Cypress-Langford - $20,000
Grant: Glenella-Lansdowne - $2,500
Grant: B.P.C.F. - $40,500
Grant: Green Team - $10,451
ATM Commission - $504
Live Barn Income - $1,235
Interest - $460
Combined revenue: $503,779
Other income:
Donations and fundraising - $21,805
Farming project - $26,903
Total Revenue: $552,389
Advertising - $550
Amortization - $37,243
Bookkeeping - $729
Dues and memberships - $1,129
Goods and services tax paid - $118
Insurance - $63,026
Interest and bank charges - $8,410
Office - $2,113
Property taxes - $2,611
Repairs and maintenance - $145,999
Salaries and benefits - $203,514
Telephone - $4,214
Travel - $7,642
Utilities - $132,109
Misc - $585
Total expenses: $609,992
Net income for year (loss): ($57,505)
Yellowhead
FILE PHOTO
The Yellowhead Community Recreation Centre is a volunteer operated facility in Neepawa that has been in operation for over 50 years.
Assiniboine College students to go national
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Neepawa Banner & Press
The Assiniboine College recently announced that it will be taking its culinary arts to the national stage next month. It is one of seven culinary schools selected for the Taste Canada Cook the Books Competition.
Taste Canada’s Cook the Books is an annual competition which “invites culinary students from across the nation to compete for the title of Canaca’s Best New Student Chefs”.
Representing Assiniboine College, and the Manitoba Institute of Culinary Arts, are secondyear culinary students Presley Kuharski and Alicia Decosse.
Pictured: Former Neepawa Field to Table Club instructor Presley Kuharski (right) and fellow Assiniboine College student Alicia Decosse (left).
Kelwood Arboretum celebrates 30th anniversary
The competition will take place at Cyrillic’s Culinary Academy in Toronto, from Nov. 9 to 10. Kuharski and Decosse will be taking on the theme
Some may recognize Presley Kuharski as the former instructor of the Field to Table Club, which was hosted at Neepawa’s own ArtsForward.
“Global Flavours Grow in Canada”, preparing their dishes in front of a live audience and a panel of judges. Congratulations to both of these individuals, and best of luck!
Full house entertained with comedy and song
Comedian Matt Falk (pictured above) took the stage at the Kaleidoscope Concert on October 24 at Neepawa’s Arts Forward venue. A full house of Falk’s fans enjoyed his comedy routine.
Pictured right: Kelwood’s Vince Andrushko played guitar and sang a few songs at the Kaleidoscope Concert on October 24 at Neepawa’s Arts Forward. Andrushko is a local singer-songwriter.
On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Kelwood Arboretum, the Parkland Permaculture Club explored the site. The arboretum is a wonderful display of ornamental and fruit bearing trees and it is located right in the middle of Kelwood.
PHOTO FROM ASSINIBOINE COLLEGE
PHOTOS BY ROB WADDELL
PHOTO BY ROB WADDELL
Neepawa Titans stage huge ATV derby
The Neepawa Titans Junior Hockey Club held their Billy Ferguson ATV Derby on Oct. 25. Team Players, staff and community supporters volunteered and participated. As the photo shows the weather was perfect for an ATV derby.
By Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press
Saturday, Oct. 25 was a fantastic warm fall day, a perfect setting for the Neepawa Titans Billy Ferguson ATV Derby. There were over 300 riders who took part. The course was 50 km long, mostly in the Langford Community Pasture. In a statement, the Titans
team said, “Thank-you everyone who participated, and volunteered at the Annual Billy Ferguson poker derby Saturday! We couldn’t have asked for a better day.”
The derby started and ended at the Neepawa Junior Rifle Club Building. Registration started in the morning as riders came back in they could partake
in a meal of pork burgers, chili, and home-made desserts.
There was a large raffle prize table and a 50/50 where the winner went home with a prize of $1020.
As riders and ghost riders chowed down at the end of their day, many people promised they would be back next year.
Neepawa community support services unite
Members of Neepawa and Area Immigration Settlement Services and the Neepawa Coat Room pose for a photo after announcing they are collaborating to help newcomers just in time for the winter season. The partnership strengthens a shared commitment to supporting newcomers as they settle into the community. The collaboration helps to promote each organization’s services, and both organizations can ensure that newcomers have easier access to essential resources, such as winter clothing and community support services. This collaboration not only enhances the reach of each group but also contributes to building a thriving, multicultural community in Neepawa, helping newcomers feel supported from the moment they arrive.
Annual Slasher Showdown returns to Neepawa
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Neepawa Banner & Press
The NACI Tigers are welcoming teams from all across the province for its’ annual Slasher Showdown.
This year’s tournament features six teams from across Manitoba and will see the first game for the host Neepawa Tigers played on Friday, Oct. 31 at 9:00 a.m. against the Crocus Plains (Brandon) Plainsmen.
The other teams participating in the tourney this year include the Vincent Massey Vikings, Jeanne-Sauve Olympiens, Crocus Plains and Portage Collegiate Trojans.
Everyone is invited down to the Yellowhead Centre to cheer on the local high school team.
Tigers win hockey home opener
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press
A strong effort on both ends of the ice in the second period, propelled the Neepawa Tigers to a 5-2 win over the Glenboro/ Carberry/Baldur (GCB) Wildcats.
The Tigers scored three times in the middle frame, during their home opener at the Yellowhead Centre on Wednesday, Oct. 22. As well, they surrendered no goals while on the penalty kill in the second, including nearly 90 seconds of play facing a 5-on-3 disadvantage.
The start of the game, however, didn’t appear to be headed in a positive direction for the home side, as Neepawa was outshot 12-7 in the first period. The Tigers also gave up a goal, as Jack Sholdice scored for the Wildcats on the power-play. Neepawa turned things around in the second, scoring early in the period. Luke Nicholson picked up the goal, to make it 1-1. During the goal celebration, a GCB player took
an undisciplined penalty, when he knocked one of the Tigers off their feet, well after the whistle. This four minute penalty for head contact provided Neepawa with the opportunity to take the lead, which they took full advantage of. Ian Foster scored on the power-play, making it 2-1. About mid-way through the second, Brooklyn Boersma scored her first of the year, to provide the Tigers a 3-1 cushion going into the last
20 minutes of play.
Rylan Sedor scored early in the third period for GCB, cutting the lead back down to a lone goal. Any momentum gained from that was quickly extinguished, however, as Ian Foster replied by scoring his second of the night. Kane Lapointe would add one more for Neepawa before the end of regulation, to make the final 5-2 for the Tigers. Harley SmithBellisle earned the win in net for Neepawa, making
31 saves.
The next regular home game for the Tigers was played on Wednesday, Nov. 5 against the Virden Golden Bears. That game concluded just after the Banner & Press publication deadline.
On Sunday, Nov. 9, Neepawa will host the Reston/ Melita/Hartney/Souris Renegades. Opening faceoff at the Yellowhead Centre will be at 6:30 p.m.
Neepawa Farmers win big...and lose big to start the Tiger Hills hockey season
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press
Club 55 Bowling Minnedosa
The opening weekend of the Tiger Hills Hockey League (THHL) schedule was an emotional roller coaster for the Neepawa Farmers. The team felt some sweet jubilation after a dominant win to start the season, beating the Sandy Bay Flying Feathermen 16-2. But, the Farmers were brought back down to earth the very next night, as they were humbled by the Rivers Jets 9-1.
have points for Neepawa in this game, but we’ll proceed with the statistics nonetheless.
In the opening game, played on Friday, Oct. 24, Neepawa faced the Flying Feathermen, the newest team in the league. But while Sandy Bay may already have the best team nick name in Tiger Hill’s history, their actual play out on the ice was very much expansion club worthy.
It just may be easier to share with you who didn’t
Garett Rempel and Bret Levandoski both contributed with three goals and a pair of assists apiece, while Kyle McDonald put in a 4-point performance. As well, five separate players for Neepawa had three point nights, to help secure the victory.
The Neepawa Farmers’ first game of the regular season was a 16-2 win over the Tiger Hill’s newest club, the Sandy Bay Flying Feathermen.
As for Sandy Bay, Karl Beaulieu will go down in history as the team’s first ever regular season goal scorer, after finding the back of the net midway through the first period. Riley Kleinsasser also scored for the Feathermen.
Goaltender Nathan Braun earned the win for Neepawa, making 41
saves, while Keecan Beaulieu stopped 42 shots on goal for Sandy Bay.
The next night, the Farmers travelled to Rivers for a game against the Jets, where they lost by the score of 9-1. Zak Hicks scored the only goal for Neepawa, while former Dauphin King Jaxon Heeney picked up a hat trick and added two assists for Rivers. Luke
Decorby (2G - 3A) and Kayden Sutherland (1G -4A) also had five point games for the Jets. Next for Neepawa will be a road game in Wawanesa on Friday, Nov. 7. The Farmers will be back at the Yellowhead Centre on Saturday, Nov. 15, when they face the Carberry Plainsmen. Start time is set for 7:30 p.m.
PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX
The Neepawa Tigers home opener was on Wednesday, Oct. 22, versus the GCB Wildcats.
Oct. 23, 2025: Men’s High Single & Triple: Darrell Gabler 253 & 590. Ladies’ High Single: Caroline
216. Ladies’ High Triple: Laurie Kohinski 573. Other Good Scores: Tara Ross 156; Iain
PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX
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NACI Tigers defeat Transcona to win Murray Black Cup
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At half, Neepawa held on to a 13-12 lead, and would be tied with Transcona at 20-20 going into the fourth quarter. A field goal attempt early in the fourth for the Tigers would be blocked, keeping the game tied and giving the Nationals a chance to take the lead. The Tigers defence held strong however, providing another opportunity for the offence. With only a few minutes left in regulation, they’d grab that opportunity, as running back Daxton Brock broke through the Transcona coverage to score a touchdown. This was Brock’s second TD of the game, as he accumulated 203 yards rushing on the day.
The Nationals would have one last chance though to tie things up in the last three minutes of regulation. Transcona drove the ball down the field and eventually tossed a touchdown pass in the last minute…or so it seemed. The Nationals were called on a holding penalty, taking the points off the board and giving Neepawa another chance to hold the line. That is exactly what would happen, as the Tiger defence kept Transcona from gaining any more yardage, and forcing a turnover on downs. Neepawa took the victory formation to run out the clock and secure the Murray Black Championship, their first banner since 2022.
Black Cup.
A true team victory
Along with Daxton’s amazing effort, Neepawa was lead on offence by Quarterback E.J. Clark, who was 12-for-26 on the day for 128 passing yards and a touchdown. The one TD through the air was caught by Jesse Whitlaw, who collected four catches for 69 yards. He also had one rush for 27 yards. Other receivers included Keegan Dyke (three receptions - 31 yards) and Zack Morrison (four catches - 19 yds). The offensive line deserves credit as well, as Dylan Fleury, Wyatt Amyotte, and Jhonoelle Tayag were able to open running lanes for Daxton Brock, and give E.J. Clark the time he needed to find his receivers.
This win was earned on both sides of the ball, as
the Neepawa defence came up big when it mattered most. T he defensive line of Charli Mignault, Seth Minkus and Grayson Pearson kept heavy pressure on the Transcona QB all day, combining for three total sacks and multiple knockdowns and pressures. Kane Lapointe (seven tackles) helped lead the secondary, with Tyson Selby and Lenin Lexiin Amyotte also adding four tackles each. Ben Hulley (two tackles), Jack Cinco, Jesse Whitlaw and Calix Sopoco (one tackle each), also stepped up when it was needed.
This season has been a huge step forward for the Neepawa Tigers, who had been winless in their previous two seasons. This year saw the squad go 5-1 in the RMFL regular season, and then win a pair of playoff games to close out the impressive turnaround.
Tigers Head Coach Lucas Clark said the players were committed to the
program and that they deserved this outcome.
“It took us a couple years to get this going, but now that we’ve set a culture here of putting in the work, leading by example and working towards the goal together. I think we’ll see a sustained [football] program at this level for quite a while yet,” said Clark. “This took a lot of hard work, [and] no going backwards. Whether it was in practice or in game, they committed to the goal and that lead us to where we are today.”
Clark was also quick to salute the Transcona football program, noting they were the only team to defeat them this season. He added that all three of their games against the Nationals were a challenge.
Congratulations to Coach Clark, along with Mike Weisgerber, Marshall Dunn, Stefan Brock, Austin Lewis and Melanie Clark on the victory.
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press
Former Sioux Lookout Bombers standout Owen Riffel lead the charge for his brand new Bombers club, as Minnedosa defeated the Carberry Plainsmen 5-2 on Friday, Oct. 24. Riffel, a 20-year-old who just concluded his junior career in the Superior International League, scored four goals for Minnedosa to lead the team to the win. Matt Kowal had the fifth goal for the Bombers, while Keean McLaren and Jayden Johnson scored for the Plainsmen.
Devon Fordyce made 31 saves for Minnedosa to earn the win, while Carberry’s
Connor Slipp stopped 46 shots. The home opener for Minnedosa at the Sunrise Credit Union Centre is set for Saturday, Nov. 8 against the Deloraine Royals. Opening face-off will take place at 7:30 p.m.
PHOTOS BY EOIN DEVEREUX
Above picture: Running back Daxton Brock (#84) finds space and runs for a touchdown. Picture on right: Kane Lapointe (#88) bats away a pass late in the fourth quarter, helping secure the Tigers’ 27-20 victory over Transcona in the Murray
PHOTOS BY EOIN DEVEREUX
Members of the Neepawa Tigers celebrate their victory on Sunday, Oct. 26.
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Wayne & Gladys Gork November 2, 2015
Nothing can replace the empty space left by their absence and maybe nothing ever should because that space is sacred and forever belongs to them.
Lovingly remembered, Darwin & Lori, Elise and Konur Jason & Katherine, Max and Kimbree Shawna & Stefan, Tallon, Simone and Mikhayla
Albert Jackson
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Albert Jackson on October 4, 2025 at the age of 87. Albert is predeceased by his parents Anne and Raoul, his sister Rita (2023), his brother Lionel (2025), his sister-in-law Pat (2023) and infant brother Terrence (1950). He leaves to mourn his passing and cherish many fond memories; his siblings Lawrence (Pat), Louise, Gloria, and Jeanette (Fred Haun). Albert will be missed by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and extended family members.
Albert was born on September 25, 1938, the second born in a family of 8. After finishing school, he went working on construction for 4 years. However, coming from a farming background, Albert was always interested in grain buying. In 1963, he joined the Federal Grain Company for about a year and then to Glen Ewen, SK for a couple of weeks as a helper. Albert moved to Laurier and resided there for a year, and then returned to Saskatchewan as a helper at Milden.
In January 1966, Albert got his own elevator in Amaranth, MB and for the next 18 1/2 years he took a small elevator handling 100K - 150K bushels into handling 600K bushels of grain per year. A great accomplishment. With the departure of the rail line in Amaranth, the elevator was forced to close. In August of 1984, Albert left Amaranth to work for Dauphin Pool Elevators as a helper. Albert ended his career in Makinak as manager and retired in 1995. In retirement, he continued to farm with his siblings until he fell ill at age 86.
Funeral Mass for Albert will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 1:00 pm from Our Lady of the Nativity Roman Catholic Church, McCreary, MB. Fr. James Ahaneku will celebrate the mass and interment will follow in the McCreary Catholic Cemetery. Should friends so desire, please consider remembering Albert with a donation to a charity of your choice.
Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah 2025 By-Election Results
Further to the Municipal Councils and School Boards Elections Act – C.C.S.M.c.M257, Section 117, I, Aaren Robertson, Senior Election Official for the Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah hereby declare the following election results:
For the position of Councillor Ward 1: Candidate # of Votes Pollon, Brion 52 Boyd, Kevin 104 Elected
Dated at the Town of Minnedosa, MB, this 23rd day of October, 2025
Aaren Robertson, C.M.M.A.
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Box 1197, 49 Main St. S., Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0 Ph (204) 867‐3282 cao@mintoodanah.ca
TENDER OF FARMLAND FOR SALE
Sealed, written tenders for the property described below will be received by:
EXC FIRSTLY DRAIN PLAN 728 DLTO AND SECONDLY CNR PLAN 247 DLTO Approximately 150 cultivated acres
Parcel Two:
NE ¼ 27-23-17 WPM – R.M. of Lakeshore
EXC THE WLY 636 FEET PERP OF THE ELY 2262 FEET PERP OF THE NLY 450 FEET PERP Approximately 110 cultivated acres Includes: 40x80 Machinery Shed 2 Westeel Steel Grain Bins on cement (Approximately 5,500 bushel bins)
CONDITIONS OF TENDER:
1. Tenders on individual and/or all parcels will be accepted.
2. Interested parties must rely on their own inspection and knowledge of the property and not on the above or any other particulars or representations made by or on behalf of the Seller. Inquiries should be directed to Ron Wolff at 204-621-6127
3. Tenders must be received on or before 3:00 p.m. on Monday December 1st, 2025.
4. Each tender must be accompanied by a 5% deposit cheque payable to Johnston & Company. Deposits accompanying unaccepted bids will be refunded.
5. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
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1. The bidder whose tender is accepted will be required to complete an agreement covering terms and conditions of sale.
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3. Successful bidders will be responsible for real property taxes commencing January 1st, 2026.
Date and Time: Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 11:00 am
Location: Alonsa Community Centre, #12 PTH 50, Alonsa, MB
Purpose of Hearing: To receive representations from any person who wishes to make them in respect to the above Conditional Use Application, as required under The Planning Act.
A copy of the application and supporting materials may be inspected at the Rural Municipality of Alonsa Office during regular office hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm; excluding holidays).
For more information, please contact: Chief Administrative Officer
Phone: (204) 767-2054
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Dated this 23rd day of October, 2025 Tami Dumanske, Chief Administrative Officer Rural Municipality of Alonsa
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• At least 18 years old to meet the minimum age requirement
HyLife is dedicated to promoting equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those who identify as a member of the following groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Older workers, Veterans, and Visible minorities.
Ways to apply: Online at http://hylife.com/careers/ or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0. Fax to: 204.476.3791 | Email to: jobs@hylife.com | In Person at 623 Main ST. E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0
For inquiries contact: Phone: 204.476.3393
H yL ife has an accommodation process for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation during your employment because of a disability, please contact Jobs@hylife.com. An HR representative will be in touch with you as soon as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and our accommodation policy can be forwarded upon request.
Be a part of the HyLife experience
– your journey starts here!
We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted
Help Wanted
FOODS
Hog Receiving Barn Worker (NOC85100)
Why join our team?
HyLife is a global leader in food processing, with a vision to be the best food company in the world. To achieve this, we are currently expanding our team and have exciting career opportunities at 623 Main St. Neepawa, MB. We are actively seeking to fill 5 positions.
The current starting wage is $19.25/hour with incremental increases to $20.55/hour based on tenure
Quick Facts:
• Culturally diverse – employ people from all over the world
• Fully integrated facility –Feed Mills, Barns, Transportation, and Production Plant
• 2500+ employees worldwide
• We Care about our employees, communities, customers, animals, and our environment
What we can offer you:
• Competitive Wage
• Vacation: 10 working days of paid vacation
• Comprehensive Benefits package – health coverage, dental plan, vision care, long-term disability, and pension plan
• Permanent full-time employment (74-80 hours per bi-weekly)
• PM Shift Premium
• Full training, with genuine opportunities for career progression
• Employee Referral program - $500!
• Free parking
• Company events
• And more!!!!
Your duties may involve:
• Receiving and unloading hog deliveries.
• Sorting hogs into appropriate receiving pens.
• Ensuring humane and safe handling of hogs in our facility.
• Completing hog receiving documents to CFIA standards.
• Scraping trailers.
• Working outdoors and in a barn environment.
To excel in this role, you should possess:
• Respect for animal welfare, food safety, and workplace safety. Understanding of animal behavior
• Capable of working in diverse environments, including exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and odors
• Minimum of one (1) to seven (7) months experience working with livestock
• Fit and capable of working in a physically demanding role. Capable of bending, lifting, and crawling
• Completion of Secondary school or equivalent experience
• Capable of repetitive manual tasks
• Able to effectively communicate in English
• At least 18 years old to meet the minimum age requirement
HyLife is dedicated to promoting equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those who identify as a member of the following groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Older workers, Veterans, and Visible minorities.
Ways to apply:
Online at http://hylife.com/careers/ or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0. Fax to: 204.476.3791 | Email to: jobs@hylife.com |
In Person at 623 Main ST. E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0
For inquiries contact: Phone: 204.476.3393
HyLife has an accommodation process for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation during your employment because of a disability, please contact Jobs@hylife.com. An HR representative will be in touch with you as soon as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and our accommodation policy can be forwarded upon request.
Be a part of the HyLife experience – your journey starts here!
We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted
FOODS
Industrial Butcher (NOC 94141)
Why join our team?
HyLife is a global leader in food processing, with a vision to be the best food company in the world. To achieve this, we are currently expanding our team and have exciting career opportunities at 623 Main St. Neepawa, MB. We are actively seeking to fill 100 positions.
The current starting wage is $16.45/hour with incremental increases to $24.60/hour based on tenure as per our Collective Agreement
Quick Facts:
• Culturally diverse – employ people from all over the world
• Fully integrated facility –Feed Mills, Barns, Transportation, and Production Plant
• 2500+ employees worldwide
• We Care about our employees, communities, customers, animals, and our environment
What we can offer you:
• Competitive Wage
• Vacation: 10 working days of paid vacation as per our collective bargaining agreement
• Comprehensive Benefits package – health coverage, dental plan, vision care, long-term disability, and pension plan
• Permanent full-time employment (74-80 hours per bi-weekly)
• PM Shift Premium
• Full training, with genuine opportunities for career progression
• Employee Referral program - $500!
• Free parking
• Company events
• And more!!!!
Your duties may include:
• Slaughter, eviscerate, and mark hogs for further processing;
• Debone edible parts and remove inedible organs for parts;
• Cut pork carcasses into primal cuts for further processing, cutting, or packaging for local, national, and international premium markets.
We are looking for people who are:
• Fit and capable of working in a physically demanding role
• Capable of repetitive manual tasks and standing for long periods of time
• Open to working in colder/warmer environments
• Minimum of one (1) to seven (7) months experience in meat cutting or slaughter or completed a program in Industrial Meat cutting
• Completion of Secondary school or equivalent experience
• Able to effectively communicate in English
HyLife is dedicated to promoting equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those who identify as a member of the following groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Older workers, Veterans, and Visible minorities.
Ways to apply:
Online at http://hylife.com/careers/ or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0. Fax to: 204.476.3791 | Email to: jobs@hylife.com | In Person at 623 Main ST. E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0
For inquiries contact: Phone: 204.476.3393
HyLife has an accommodation process for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation during your employment because of a disability, please contact Jobs@hylife.com. An HR representative will be in touch with you as soon as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and our accommodation policy can be forwarded upon request.
Be a part of the HyLife experience
– your journey starts here!
We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted
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Is looking for EXPERIENCED FARM LABOR for our mixed farming operations.
The applicant must have experience in this field, be motivated and willing to work alone.
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Turtle River School Division Box 309 McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0
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History: Mystery Birnie couple identified
Note: The following article was written with information from ‘East of the Mountains: EdenBirnie Story (1977-1984)’, which was generously lent to the Neepawa Banner & Press by Janet O’Donnell.
The Neepawa Banner & Press has received an answer regarding the identity of the mystery couple pictured in the Oct. 17 paper. The photo (shown again at right), depicts Mrs. Annie (Thurley) Hunt and Mr. Charles Hunt, of Birnie, in 1941.
The Banner & Press is pleased to be able to share some of Annie and Charles’s history, and some details regarding a portion of their family.
Charles is originally from England, and immigrated to Canada from Gloucester with his cousin when he was in his early 20s. His trip was paid for by Albert Henton, whom Charles paid back by working on his farm for a time. Charles was trained a a butcher in London, England, and, around 1910 or 1911, Charles started up a small general store in Birnie.
In an account provided by Barbara (Hunt) Stuart in ‘East of the Mountains: EdenBirnie Story (19771984)’, Charles only had $40 and a set of
butcher knives to start the shop.
Charles was in business in Birnie for 40 years, until he sold his business around 1946. His passing was in 1958.
Annie was also born in England, and had met Charles in London. After emigrating from England, she was employed in New York, United States. In 1912, she
immigrated to Canada to marry Charles. Annie passed away in 1947.
Charles and Annie were reported to have had three children– Robert (also known as Bob), born in 1913; Barbara, in 1916; and Raymond, in 1927. Raymond passed in 1937.
Robert went on to marry Margaret Dewar, of Gladstone, in 1938. The pair had four children– Dawn, Alexander, Harley, and Margot Ann. Robert operated a restaurant in Neepawa (Bob Hunt’s Cafe). Robert passed away in 1950, and Margaret in 1983.
Barbara married William Stuart in 1940 and had three children– Susan, Sally and Clyde. The pair emigrated to California, United States in 1952, settling in Whittier.
Sydney and Alice Hunt
The Hunt family has plenty of other connections to the area, such as the Sydney and Alice (Walker) Hunt family.
Sydney Hunt was born in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England on Jan. 1, 1896. Later, in 1914, Sydney would immigrate to Canada. His decision to move was attributed to hard times in England. As such, when Charles came from Canada to visit Sydney in England, Sydney made the decision to return with him.
Arriving in Birnie, he went to work on the Albert Henton Farm. Later on, he rented the same farm for a few years.
Alice was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, on May 31, 1900. She immigrated to
Canada in 1905, settling with her parents in the Wellwood district. She received her education at Irvine School. Then, in 1922, she went to work in Birnie.
Alice and Sydney met in Birnie, then got married in 1923. Two years after their marriage, they moved to a farm. The location of the farm was not stated, but it was later owned by George Todoruk. Sydney and Alice continued to farm there until 1943, when they had an auction sale and moved to the town of Birnie.
After the move, Sydney was employed with the Department of highways for a few years, and the C.N.R. section gang. After retirement, he did casual work at the Henton farm.
Alice was dedicated to caring for her family and home, and was also a member of the United Church and the U.C.W. Alice passed away in 1963, and Sydney in 1967.
Alice and Sydney also had four children–Ruby, in 1924; James, 1926; Wilbert, 1929; and Audrey, 1932.
Ruby went to school at Tobarmore and Kelwood. After completing her education, she was employed in Winnipeg as a secretary. In 1951, she and David Hunter got married. Winnipeg remained their home. David was noted to be employed by the C.N.R.
Dave and Ruby had two daughters and one son. These were Lorinda, Cheryl and Bernard.
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By Casper Wehrhahn
Neepawa BaNNer & press
FILE PHOTO
Annie and Charles Hunt, of Birnie.
Beef demand remains high, challenges persist
District 8 meeting in Neepawa highlights sector resilience amid trade uncertainty and weather challenges.
By Joshua Jackson Neepawa Banner & Press
The Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) made a stop in Neepawa on Oct. 23, as they continue with their district meetings.
District meetings are hosted for beef producers to have face-to-face conversations between MBP’s directors, staff, producers and other stakeholders.
Our area is part of District 8, which consists of beef producers around Clanwilliam-Erickson, Glenella-Lansdowne, Harrison-Park, MintoOdanah, Oakview, North Cypress-Langford, Rosedale, and WestLake-Gladstone.
The meeting was led by current District 8 Director, Matthew Atkinson and Manitoba Beef Producer General Manager, Carson Callum. Throughout the
night, the MBP outlined their financial statements, took a look at the year in review and talked about what’s upcoming, received nominations for district directors, a presentation from Manitoba Agriculture on winter feeding strategies, as well as an update on Manitoba Beef and Forage initiatives.
During the meeting, the MBP noted that Canada’s cattle herd grew and was up 0.8 per cent this year compared to last. Local growth was up in most categories.
The Manitoba Beef Producers continue to see success in a high demand for beef products, with producers seeing returns per acre favouring beef production, with calf cow estimates at around $300 per calf/heifer. The MBP reported they are starting to see slight heifer reten-
tion within the province. Some challenges the sector is facing include a volatile market and trade concerns, weather and climate change-related impacts, rising land costs, and the climate focus within society, which is painting beef production in a negative light.
During the meeting, it was noted that the trade/ tariff situation remains a concern. With the CanadaUS.-Mexico Free Trade Agreement renegotiation upcoming, the Manitoba Beef producers, alongside the Canadian Cattle Association and the National Cattle Feeders Association, are providing input to the governments about the importance of trade to Canada’s beef sector.
District 8 Director Matthew Atkinson was also appointed to the Premier’s US Trade Council, a
History of the Hunt family (cont.)
Continued from Page14
Wilbert received his education at Tobarmore and Eden. After completing his education, he worked on farms in the Eden area. Later, he decided to try mining for a living. He worked many gold mines in Canada before settling with his wife, Jeanne, in Langley, B.C. Audrey went to school in Tobarmore, Eden and Birnie. After completing her schooling, she worked at Birnie’s Store, then the Bank of Commerce in Neepawa.
Audrey married her husband, Arthur Brown, in 1954. The pair moved to Vancouver, B.C., and remained there for a time before moving to Alberta. Arthur was employed there by the P.F.R.A. After the townsite at Gardiner Dam closed, they moved to Outlook.
The pair had two daughters– Cindy and Katy.
James Hunt and family
James Hunt received his education at Tobarmore and Eden, then worked for
several years on the farm of John Hannah. Then, in 1948, he bought Wilbur Webb’s cream truck. He operated the truck until 1950, when he sold it and went to work for Manitoba Pool Elevators in Glenella.
In 1951, he married Merle (Davies) of Kelwood. James and Merle resided in Edwin until 1952, when they moved to Eden. While there, James worked on Gordon Stewart’s farm for two years.
In 1954, the pair moved to Kelwood and James worked in the garage with his brother-in-law, Carman Spratt. Three years later, James began working with the Neepawa Co-op.
The pair moved again later, returning to Eden to reside until 1972 before making their home in Neepawa.
James and Merle had two daughters– Dale, born in 1954; and Valerie, in 1955. They both were educated at Eden and Neepawa.
Harry and Muriel Hunt
Another member of the Hunt family, Harry, also
group of business and labour members working on Manitoba’s needs related to trade.
The MPB highlighted the advocacy work it is taking, including advocating for the expansion of livestock inspection services, the possible effects of upcoming Manitoba Hydro projects, ensuring MASC programs meet the beef
sector’s needs, and taking part in a forage task group.
The Manitoba Beef Producers also took the time to advise cattle farmers of some upcoming changes, including updates to the Beef Cattle Code of Practice, which defines the national standard for farm and animal care, which is undergoing a 10-year review process. The MBP
urged members to let their voice be heard and attend the public comment period in 2026 to express their input.
The meetings have also occurred in Arborg, Grunthal, Swan River, and Oak Lake. Next up for the MBP is an all-districts virtual meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 4, starting at 7:00 p.m.
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lived in Birnie. He immigrated to the community from Gloucester, England, when he was 14. He resided with his brother, Charles Hunt, and worked on Albert Henton’s farm. Later, he worked at Charles’s butcher shop.
Also of note is his employment with the C.N.R. in Birnie, which started in 1943 and ended when he retired at age 65.
In 1924, Harry and Muriel (George) Hunt, of Riding Mountain, married. The pair had seven children. These were Pearl (McGorman), of Arden; Doris (LaFrenier), of Winnipeg; Roberta (Link) and Carman Hunt, of Hartney; Gordon Hunt and Muriel (Schollenberg), of Transcona; and Sherran. Sadly, Sherran passed away at the far too young age of six years old.
Harry passed away in 1971, and Muriel in 1973.
Gordon and Muriel bought the family home in Birnie after their passing, and would return there for the summer.
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win silver in Ste. Rose Chickadee finds a fall feast
A chickadee stops for a sunflower snack, showing that even the smallest visitors enjoy Manitoba’s fall bounty. As the last of the season’s blooms fade, chickadees and other small songbirds have been taking advantage of the leftover sunflower seeds, an important late-season food source before winter sets in.
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Congratulations to the William Morton Collegiate Institute varsity boys volleyball team, who placed second in the St. Rose tournament last weekend.
