Neepawa Banner & Press April 11, 2025

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Building

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Nowadays, home ownership can seem near impossible for almost any family, even the ones who are doing everything they can to earn the opportunity. The struggle to save money for a house due to the high cost of food and rent is an unfortunate reality many of us are dealing with.

But for Ritchel Quezon, all the hard work, saving, and sacrifice has finally provided her with the one thing we all hope for from this life…an earned opportunity.

On Tuesday, Apr. 8, Neepawa’s Habitat for Humanity announced Ritchel has been chosen as the partner in the inaugural home being built by the non-profit organization.

“Ritchel [Quezon] is a hard working mom. A single mom, who works so many jobs. Who is dedicated to providing the best

for her daughter and we are so excited that this is going to be your home, so congratulations,” announced Amanda Naughton-Gale, who was in charge of the family selection process.

Excited and thankful For Ritchel, the journey to this moment began with her arrival in Neepawa just over three years ago. Since her arrival, the lone caregiver for a 13-year-old daughter has worked tirelessly to slowly build up her finances, saving every cent to try and purchase a place of their own.

But there were many obstacles in the way, including Quezon and her daughter being one of the families displaced by a house fire on Mill Street a few years ago. It was a case of one step forward, but two back.

Fortunately, an opportunity presented itself, in the form of Habitat for Humanity. Ritchel learned of

Ritchel Quezon (fourth from left), poses with the members of the Neepawa

Committee, as well as Agassiz MLA Jodie Byram, after the announcement of

partner in the local home build planned for later this year.

the organization, and attended the initial introductory meeting in Neepawa, last year. She decided to submit an application and after an extensive process, was chosen as Neepawa’s

first Habitat partner.

Speaking with the Banner & Press, Quezon expressed extreme gratitude for the opportunity.

“I can do the very hard work as I can for my daugh-

being

ter and my son [who at this time remains] in the Philippines. That stability of being able to have a home of your own is going to help with, perhaps [allowing her to bring her son to Canada on a permanent basis].

When I first heard that we had been selected, I was so happy, I’m excited, and thankful,” stated Quezon.

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PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Habitat for Humanity Steering

Ritchel

the inaugural

Not a gift, but an earned opportunity

Continued from Page 1

The mandate for Habitat for Humanity is to partner with a selected family, build a house to suit their particular need, and sell to them at the fair market value. There is no down payment required and the monthly mortgage that is paid is always 27 per cent of the families gross income.

Another important part of the deal is that there is no interest on the mortgage payments, like there would be if you purchased a home through the bank or a credit union.

At it’s simplest terms, while the homeowner is paying their mortgage to Habitat, as opposed to a financial institution, they are still buying that home, just like everyone else.

There are also other requirements for a family to partner with Habitat for Humanity, including the selected family putting in 500 hours of sweat equity. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that’s at the house, building it. That’s improv-

ing their community, or helping out other places.

During the public presentation on Apr. 8, board member Don Walmsley explained that Habitat for Humanity’s home ownership is “a hand up and not a handout”, and that they look forward to working with deserving families to fulfill their dream of home ownership.

As for the technical aspects of building this Habitat home, Steering Committee Chair John Lavich said that if everything goes according to plan, they hope to begin construction in late May or early June.

“We’re optimistic that we should be able to start in June, perhaps even the end of May. If that’s when we are able to begin, you’re probably looking between three to four months on site to be finished. There’s always going to be a little bit of tinkering to do, but yeah, that’s a schedule that is possible. We’re optimistic that it will be ready to hand over before the end

of the year. I want to be done before the snow flies, for sure.”

The structure itself will be around 970 square feet, with a basement and two bedrooms. The current market value of a similar type of build is around $275,000.

To begin construction, about 75 per cent of the required cost needs to be assembled. As of the start of April, $160,000 was collected, though Stride Credit Union did present Habitat with a cheque for an additonal $5,000.

Anyone wishing to donate can learn more by reaching out to Habitat for Humanity, either at its offical website, or by contacting the Neepawa chapter on the social media platforms. Any donations over $20.00 are tax deductable.

TOP PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX. HOUSE AND AERIAL IMAGE COURTESY OF HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Top picture: Ritchel Quezon of Neepawa is the first partner with Habitat for Humanity Neepawa. Above left picture: and Aerial view of the location of the proposed home, which will be 407 Isabel St. Above right; a similar style of Habitat house built in Dauphin.

2005: Aircraft comes in for hard landing at Neepawa

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

125 years ago, Wednesday, April 11, 1900

Note: The entries for 1900 are from The Neepawa Register, as The Press for that year is not fit for regular handling.

Ladysmith: At a meeting of the proposed school district, Mr. James Watson presiding, a long discussion took place about the name of the district. Rev. A. Dunlop thought there was nothing in a name and Rosskeen would do as well as any other. He was afraid the post office authorities might not grant the post office if they were asked to change the name. The other settlers thought there was something in a name and decided to call the place Ladysmith. It was also agreed to petition the council to take the north half of Township 18 out of Ward 6 and add it to Ward 5.

The creamery association at Minnedosa recently sold their creamery and business to H. C. Neilson.

The Stonewall Gazette advocates the establishment of a provincial paper mill at

some point where suitable timber is most plentiful. The idea is not a bad one in view of the extortionate prices now being charged by the paper trust.

100 years ago, Tuesday, April 7, 1925

Kelwood: Mr. and Mrs. Roy Buchan left last Friday for Howden. Mr. Buchan, who has been in Hatch and Cawston’s garage for several years, is going on to Winnipeg to take a position in garage work. His place here will be taken by Jas. Brown, of Neepawa.

75 years ago, Thursday, April 13, 1950

Last week a news story in the Portage Daily Graphic told of the rescue of a member of the Plains City fire department, Vern Watson, by other firemen when he was overcome by smoke and fumes while investigating a furnace at Linden’s Florist Shop. One of the rescuers was Orville Knudson, former Neepawa fireman who joined the Portage department since

If you heard a big ol’ THUD! in April of 2005, it may have been the crash of this single-engine aircraft at the Neepawa airport. The crash occured on the Friday prior to the Apr. 11, 2005 edition of The Neepawa Press. The pilot was not injured in the mishap.

accepting employment in Portage. Knudson, too, collapsed when he reached the outside air, but was soon all right again.

Oberon: Miss Nancy McKenzie, who is attending business college in Winnipeg, is spending the holidays at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. McKenzie.

Arden: Percy H. Ford has been promoted to the position of provincial agronomist in the Extension Department of the Manitoba Agricultural department. He succeeds Robert Whiteman, who retired Mar. 31, 1950.

50 years ago, Thursday, April 10, 1975

Amaranth: Fire of unknown origin completely destroyed the three-year-old laundromat owned by Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Isfeld on Wednesday.

Plumas: Patriotic

Rebekah Lodge No. 53 celebrated its 60th anniversary Tuesday evening, Apr. 1.

20 years ago, Monday, April 11, 2005

A Brandon man escaped injury when his singleengine plane crash landed in Neepawa last Friday.

Fire and rescue teams were called out after the plane left the runway while the pilot was trying to land at the local airport around 1:30 p.m. The pilot did not require medical treatment.

Note: It was ruled that there were no mechanical failures involved and weather conditions and pilot error were determined to be the cause of the crash.

It was a doggone good thing Neepawa’s fire department showed up when it did last Wednesday.

Fire chief Robert Childs said two men were out

ice fishing at Lake Irwin around suppertime when their dog stepped a little too close to an area under aeration.

The mixed breed dog, which Childs said weighed around 75 pounds, fell through the ice and had to be rescued by two firefighters in special rescue suits.

In honour of the opening of the opening of the Regional Games in June 2004, the McCreary and District Economic Development Board honoured two athletes of distinction who call McCreary home. Kirby

Law, captain of the Houston Aeros hockey team was present to receive his granite plaque and and express his gratitude in person.

Note: Todd Kabel was also honoured.

Disclaimer: The information gathered and used each week in the Looking Back feature is directly taken from the original print copy of the Neepawa Press and Neepawa Banner newspapers. Any errors or omissions from stories (Factually or otherwise) are the result of the original print and not the responsibility of the archivist for the current version of the Neepawa Banner & Press.

This statement is for the correction and clarification of the lot ownership stated in the Apr. 4 story regarding the Gill & Schmall Dream Ride Park. Please note that the ownership of the lot the accessible pocket park will be built on is owned and being donated by Gill & Schmall Agencies as a whole, and not a particular shareholder.

The Neepawa Banner & Press apologizes for the error of phrasing in last week’s story, and for any misunderstanding caused therein.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BANNER & PRESS ARCHIVES

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Perspectives

Tundra

By Chad Carpenter

No words strong enough!

Iam very annoyed, but there are no words strong enough that can be used in print to express my level of annoyance. What I am writing about is the behaviour of thieves and vandals in south-western Manitoba. You are despicable lowlifes who have no excuse for theft or vandalism. We live in a fairly prosperous area where there are many jobs unfilled, and many opportunities are readily available. I stand to be corrected, but for thieves and vandals, I currently see no excuse for such behaviour other than you are misguided and dreadfully evil.

We have many reports of theft across the southern part of Manitoba. Farms, homes and businesses are being targeted with theft of tools, vehicles, gas and anything that can readily be turned into cash. Security cameras are recording illegal activity in large numbers and while the police are doing the best they can, it seems they can’t stay ahead of the crime wave.

Citizens are constantly being warned not try to stop thieves in the act, that getting injured is not worth fighting with thieves. Even after you have locked all your doors to houses, shed and barns, put away all the vehicle keys and installed security cameras, the theft and vandalism still continues; it’s hard to not bring on the guard dogs and the shotguns. I have lost count of the number of times I have been told that, “Somebody is going to get killed!” If a threatened property owner confronts a thief or a group of thieves and takes action they might be charged by the police. And don’t believe for a minute that at least some of the thieves can read well enough to know that is what the police are advising.

Ken Waddell Right in the Centre

“ Leaders across all of our society are speaking out against the ‘catch and release’ system.

It seems there is no deterrent, no shame, no punishment, and no threat that will stop the waves of vandalism and theft. Our home was subject of a theft of a couple of power tools two years ago. This winter, our Post Office mail box was robbed and the cheques were illegally cashed by night deposit into a hacked bank account. Needless to say, we had to contact our customers, ask them to trace where their cheque was cashed and track it down through the receiving bank. Not sure how they are making out recovering their money, but our customers have to write another cheque to cover our bill. Needless to say, we are, at least temporarily, dealing with a cash flow gap.That’s annoying too, and causes a lot of extra work for us and our customers. There is a major discussion going in these days around the idea that multiple crimes are being committed by a relatively few criminals on a given area. I believe that is likely true. Leaders across all of

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our society are speaking out against the “catch and release” system. I suspect there are a lot more citizens and leaders who are speaking out that I may not have heard about. Changes to our legal system can’t come too soon. If the changes don’t come, yes, “Somebody will be killed”.

And a final word to the thieves and vandals, get a life and stop being despicable scum of the earth. If you would work as hard at a job as you do for thefts, you would be better off.

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.

Peeling back the layers…

Over the many years of sharing my thoughts with all of you, I have been open and honest about my fears and failures, my hopes and dreams, and all of life that each one of us face. These past weeks have been a strange journey of grief. I’m familiar with bidding farewell to family and friends; death comes with living. My first true sorrow was when a lad who had been a classmate before our family relocated and remained a family friend died on the football field. I was just a teenager. A few years later a grandfather I loved and respected died after suffering a stroke. And so my journey with death and loss began.

Right now I am struggling with what I term ‘grief fog’, as real a state as ‘baby brain’. There are days when I feel like my path is through heavy wet sand, each step requiring so much effort and concentration. And there are days when I am energised through and by avenues of service. The reality is that one, I can’t stay busy all the time so that I don’t think and feel so deeply. I am using two calendars, reminding myself what the day, the week and the month hold in the line of activities and responsibilities. This month I missed leading a service that I love to lead. It simply disappeared from my mind, and when I was made aware of my unexplained absence, I was crushed. I crushed myself. And then I second guess what else have I missed, what else might I miss. The unrest settles in. I acknowledge that I have ‘turtled’, drawn my head into my shell and avoided casual social contact, and , sometimes, avoided meaningful interactions with folks I truly love and care about.

I have spent much time analysing the depth of my grief. I have spoken to my wonderfully supportive doctor and we are working on solutions and improvements. May it be so. What I am understanding is that I’m going to be okay. What I’m feeling and thinking are common. One of the reasons I so appreciate The New Creed of the United Church of Canada is the bold statement, ‘we are not alone’. The creed opens with ‘ We are not alone, we live in God’s world’ and after the statement of our faith we conclude with ‘We are not alone. Thanks be to God’. Over my years I have had so many family members die; grandparents, parents, aunts and uncles galore, cousins, friends, a wee one I carried for eight weeks, two fine gentlemen that loved me truly and well. The reality that my son died is somehow different, heavier. The differentiating factor is the years of estrangement. There was no witness to the dimming of the light, the lessening of abilities. There was the word that he was gone. And for all the times I said farewell to the lad, the man, I knew – there was /is no opportunity for shared grief. Almost a sense that I have no right to be so sad. I’m not done exploring these thoughts and feelings, and I so appreciate the support, and grace, that you extend to me. I am not alone.

Walking the road of suffering

The ancient Romans were not known for being kind to those they executed for serious crimes. The condemned endured the most cruel and inhumane treatment anyone could imagine before being taken to a public place, nailed to a rough wooden cross, hung suspended between heaven and earth and left to die.

That fate awaited Jesus. But before he was subjected to “Roman justice,” he went through a series of illegal trials. The first was in the house of the Jewish High Priest. Then he was sent to a king named Herod– the same Herod who, at his wife’s insistence, had ordered the death of John the Baptist three years earlier.

Herod had never met Jesus; but he wanted to. He believed that Jesus was John the Baptist who had risen from the dead. He was hoping to have some long conversations with Jesus, just as he had done with John. Sadly, for Herod, their one conversation was very short and very onesided. Herod did all the

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talking. Jesus never spoke a word.

So, it was back to the High Priest for another trial. The testimony of the witnesses at the first trial (all lies from people paid to perjure themselves) was reviewed and the religious court determined that Jesus deserved to die. But they had a problem.

By Roman law, the only person who could order Jesus’ execution was Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor. So, Jesus was taken to Pilate’s judgment hall for trial number four. Pilate’s verdict shocked everyone.

“I find no fault in him,” he said. “I will have him flogged and let him go.”

Now Jesus’ intense suffering began. He was tied to a post in the Roman citadel’s courtyard and with various soldiers tak-

Gladstone market report

By Tyler Slawinski Gladstone Auction

The days are getting longer, and the cattle sales are getting shorter and smaller as we continue to sell cattle at record prices across the prairies. It is that time of year again when the mud gets deeper everyday as we transition from frozen ground to dry ground, it always has to get worse before it gets better.

Cows and bulls sold with aggression, and higher averages. Feeding type cows and heiferettes are still selling stronger than yielding cows. Yielding cows still traded from 187.00 to 205.00 looking like strong demands. Feeding type cows are ranging between 205 to 215.00. Bulls traded slightly stronger ranging

Gladstone Auction Mart

Cattle Market Report Apr. 8, 2025 Steers

3-400 lbs. $5.75 to 7.00

4-500 lbs. $5.11 to 6.36

5-600

to 5.69

to 5.07

to 4.38

to 3.93

to 3.65

$2.25 to 2.45

Heifers

$5.18 to 6.15

3-400

4-500

$4.65 to 5.60 5-600

$4.28 to 5.09 6-700 lbs. $3.80 to 4.66

7-800

$3.25 to 4.03 8-900

$2.85 to 3.30

to

between 225.00 to 245.00. We sold 496 head through the ring on Apr. 8. Reminder for cattle producers: there will be a sale on Apr. 15 and no sale on Apr. 22.

the time to read Psalm 76, they would have known that they would have read these words: “Surely the wrath of men shall praise thee.”

ing turns, he was given a whipping that left him with open, bleeding sores and bruises all over his body. The soldiers made a crown out of thorns and jammed it down on his head. They found a purple robe and put it on him and then, urged on by their colleagues and the crowd, they bowed down to him in mocking submission and said: “Hail, king of the Jews.” Jesus said nothing. Behind the scenes, while the whipping was taking place, the Chief Priests and Pilate worked out a deal that they felt would satisfy everyone. A notorious criminal named Barabbas would be set free. Jesus would be crucified. Pilate was able to save face. The temple authorities got what they wanted– the death of Jesus of Nazareth.

Had these people taken

That happened. Jesus’ battered, bruised and bleeding body was removed from the cross and placed in a tomb. Three days later, God raised it to life. But the body that came out of the tomb showed no signs of the torment and torture Jesus endured.

Jesus endured the worst suffering anyone could face; and he did it all for you and me. He knows the pain, agony and suffering you may be experiencing today. He is right here, right now; ready to offer you all the help you need to survive and thrive whatever life sends you. Just ask for his help. He will send it your way immediately.

Pain and suffering are part of life. But thanks to Jesus’ death on our behalf, they will not last forever. A life free from death, pain, sorrow, crying and sickness awaits us all. It is coming. We just don’t know when.

Thumbs up, thumbs down

A thumbs up to Agassiz MLA Jodie Byram, who wonderfully represents concerns on rural security. Such a pleasure to have our local concerns raised in the Manitoba Legislative Assembly… by such a passionate and intelligent representative. Robert F. Smith Edrans, MB

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Editor’s note:

In the April 4 issue of the Neepawa Banner, we incorrectly stated that Jim Buhr is from Plumas. A reader phoned to say that is incorrect. Our apologies. –Ken Waddell

We

need to have a national broadcaster

I want to thank Ralph Cibula of Gladstone for writing that he supports the CBC (Mar. 28 letter to the editor: ‘I’m voting to save the CBC!). I do too (as I have mentioned before in this paper).

Yes, the CBC has it’s faults, but so do all other broadcasting companies. I think that in our current situation we need to have a national broadcaster to help us understand the needs of each region. Last evening, I listened to a replay of yesterday’s morning broadcast of “The Current”. Tom Galloway was in Alberta asking Albertans how they saw their place in the country, what their issues were for the current election cycle we’re in and what they’d like to see in their future. I found it interesting and enlightening. This helps us to understand each other better; to work together to keep Canada a sovereign country. The CBC is visiting a variety of regions in Canada at this time to get their views on what makes them who they are and what they need. I think we need to find ways to provide a united front against a (neighbouring country’s) leader who promotes the idea that Canada is barely a country. I’m personally finding the CBC helpful in this.

I looked up how many countries have a national broadcasting service. Perhaps it would have been easier to research who didn’t as the list was long. I think without a national broadcasting service to help us have a picture of ourselves as a national entity as well as regional ones, we really might be “barely a country”. As a bonus, we also get a lot of information about other countries and regions of the world. It would sometimes seem that our American neighbours are not as well served in this regard.

I am also be grateful to have a local newspaper to write letters to. A recent CBC program explored how very few communities have them and learned how happy those few were to have a real newspaper for local information. So, thank you Neepawa Banner & Press! You are much appreciated.

Debbie Ott

Glenella, MB

Put CBC on the ballot

In response to Mr. Cibulas’s letter on a vote for the CBC. This is an excellent idea. Put the CBC on the ballot and they would be gone! They want another $200 million because they have lost their sponsors, privately owned business can’t sponsor a network broadcasting extreme socialist rhetoric. Guilbault is going to give them $150 million. That will be $1.3 B and $150 M = $1.45 Billion annually from tax payers that don’t want them. The rating show that the vote would be somewhere between 60 and 70 percent to shut them down. What a saving to the taxpayer!

In response to Buhr’s letter, he only listed two ways for Trump to take over Canada. The third would be to follow Trump’s endorsement and put Carney in as P.M. and all of Trudeau’s “Kill Canada” M.P.’s are still there. Trump knows this will be the final blow to a crippled country.

I want to know why they can’t take a few specific items that everyone needs, like a pound of meat and a loaf of bread and show the amount of carbon tax from farm to table. Take an item like furniture from “tree to home”. Only involve Canada, no imports or tariffs. Bob Ford Minnedosa, MB

Helen Drysdale

out of helen’s kitchen

Water waste and warm potato salad

“Don’t waste the water!” was often repeated in our household growing up. We had the cistern in the basement for collecting rainwater. A hand pump in the kitchen brought the water up from the cistern for washing dishes, clothes, hands and bathing. Drinking and cooking water was brought in by a pail from the pump at the well outside. All members of the family bathed in the same water. Every Saturday evening mom would heat the water on the stove and pour it in to a tin bath tub in the kitchen. The baby was always bathed first and up the line it went until dad. Secretly you hoped the younger siblings had not peed in the bath water.

In the early days on the prairies many people did not have access to water on their land. By horse and stone boat or wagon water was hauled in barrels from the closest stream, slough or river for the livestock and the house. Of course the dirty water had to be hauled back outside. The cooking and dishwater went to water the chickens or hogs. Used laundry water was used to water the garden or to scrub the floors.

I cringe when I see people wasting water. Water is a precious resource and we are so fortunate to have safe, clean drinking water. Much of the world is not so lucky. Did you know that although water covers 70 per cent of the planet, less than 1 per cent is drinkable? I think of the future generations and if they will they be able to have what we take for granted today. Canadians each use around 250 liters of water every day. You can save six liters of water a minute by turning off your tap. For example, if you brush your teeth twice a day for the recommended two minutes that is 24 liters a day! When washing your hands or face put the plug in the sink instead of leaving the water run. Reuse bath towels to cut back on laundry. I wash my vegetables in a bowl in the sink and reuse the water to water my house plants and garden. Instead of letting your tap run until the water comes cold, keep a jug of water in the fridge. Install rain barrels so you can capture rainwater runoff from your roof and reuse it for watering the garden. Your plants will thank you for rainwater rather than treated tap water.

For the average Canadian household, toilets make up over 30 per cent of the overall water consumption. Every flush of a standard toilet uses up to 18 liters of water while the newer, water-efficient toilets use five liters per flush. Water is wasted if you have a slow leak in the toilet bowl and do know about it. Add some food coloring to the tank. You will soon see if you have a hidden leak that should be fixed. 35 per cent of our water consumption is used to bathe. Low-flow showerheads, can reduce your shower water usage by up to 60 per cent while still giving you a satisfactory shower experience. Simple upgrades and daily practices can lead to significant water savings. Saving water also means saving energy, which reduces your utility bills. Let’s work together to protect this precious resource for generations to come. The good news is this: if everyone is doing a little bit, it will add up to a whole lot!

The lecture is over! Time to cook. This warm potato salad is a bit different than the “traditional warm potato salad.” Tender potatoes and crunchy veggies tossed in a warm sour cream and Dijon dressing. What’s not to love! It is a quick and tasty side dish perfect for any meal. I have made this dish using red baby potatoes and it is delicious.

Warm potato salad

2 lbs. Yukon gold potatoes, peeled, halved lengthwise and sliced into half-moons

1 tsp. salt

4-5 slices bacon

1 onion, finely chopped

2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

3 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup mayonnaise salt and pepper to taste

1 tsp. dried dill or Dash

3-5 red radishes, halved and thinly sliced

1/2 cup celery, diced

2 green onions, sliced

1 Tbsp. chopped parsley.

Terry Hayward pledges rural focus in parliament

Liberal Party candidate introduction

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Terry Hayward has stepped forward as the Liberal candidate for the Riding Mountain electoral district. Whilst Hayward is new to this particular electoral riding, he is not new to politics. He has been up for election in other districts in the past, including Brandon-Souris in 2019. Additionally, Hayward also has decades of experience on a federal level with regards to agriculture and agricultural trade. This includes working as a diplomat with the Canadian government in the Canadian Embassy in Washington DC for policy on Agricultural Forestry, Fisheries and Food; the Canadian High Commission in Wellington, New Zealand for promotion of Canadian Goods and Services; and over three decades of service with Agriculture Canada and Agri-Foods Canada at various locations throughout the nation.

In addition to his years of experience, Hayward also noted that he steps into this election with a rural focus.

“I come with a great interest in rural Manitoba. A large part of my life has been spent on agriculture and rural development, and I’ve been a rural resident for over 34 years,” said Hayward. “Riding Mountain is a huge rural area with many towns and villages. I empathize with the issues and concerns rural Canadians have.”

whole range of agriculture coming in this riding.”

Platform priorities

As part of the Liberal platform, the party plans to address issues related to the economy, such as the tariffs imposed by both the U.S.A. and China, and inter-provincial trade.

“We can’t depend on the United States, that relationship is broken… we now have to forge stronger and more resilient relationships with like-minded foreign governments, countries and businesses,” said Hayward.

“Prime Minister Carney has also promised the Canadian people that by July 1, he will remove all Federal inter-provincial trade barriers.”

tions with regards to issues they may face on a personal and larger, cultural level.

Another priority is people such as seniors in need of support, children/youth, healthcare and local businesses.

What you see is what you get

OPTOMETRISTS

DR. K. VANDERHEYDEN

DR. J. MILLS

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Place prepared potatoes into a medium-sized pot. Cover with water, add the teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil. Reduce to low and cook for 12-15 minutes just until tender. Do not overcook. Drain and set aside. In a medium-sized frying pan on medium-high heat cook the bacon. When the bacon is cooked remove from pan and dice into one inch pieces. Remove excess bacon fat from the frying pan. Add the chopped onion to the pan and cook until it softens. Add the mustard, vinegar and sour cream, mayo, salt, pepper and herb of choice and stir and cook for about two minutes. Remove from heat. Add the potatoes, bacon pieces and desired salt and pepper and stir to mix together. Gently mix in the radishes, celery, green onion and parsley. Place in a serving bowl. Serve warm.

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Hayward expanded further, noting that he was born and raised in Brandon, with short term residences in Pilot mound and Holland, and is currently residing on the family farm in Alona (near Beausejour).

He added, “This is a particular region with some very good industry here, which is Ag related of course. [In Neepawa], you’ve got the HyLife plant with its hog facility, in Dauphin there’s the new tomato facility– Vermillion Growers Ltd.– which is quite a place. You’ve got wood particle board business up in Swan River… There’s a lot of Agri-forestry industry and fisheries that can be, and have to be, taken into account. You’ve got the

Hayward also made note of the large immigrant population in areas such as Neepawa and Swan River, and stated that he is committed to listening to and working with those popula-

“What you see is what you get with me. I bring my background, both education and work experience, I bring my community involvement and volunteerism,” said Hayward. “I come with a pretty full resume of being involved and willing to work hard for whatever community I’m in. I will work hard in the government for the riding. I will take the voices, issues and concerns of the people of Riding Mountain to the Prime Minister and his cabinet so that rural is not overlooked. I will be open and work for all the people of Riding Mountain.”

PHOTO BY CASPER WEHRHAHN

Terrance (Terry) Hayward, Liberal candidate.

Dan Mazier pledges to put Canada first

Conservative candidate launches re-election bid

Dan Mazier has finalized his paperwork and is now officially the candidate within the Riding Mountain district for the Conserevative Party of Canada.

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

While our federal riding has a brand new name (and a few new locations for the borders), Dan Mazier is still hitting the campaign trail in that old familiar region with the same enthusiasm he’s had the last two times.

Mazier, who is the incumbent for the recently rechristened district of Riding Mountain, is officially running for re-election. His inaugural victory was in 2019, with 64.2 per cent of the vote in the now former Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa constituency. Mazier followed that up with a smaller, but still strong mandate of 59 per cent of the overall vote in 2021.

Now, four years later, the Conservative Party candidate is wasting no time snapping back into election mode, having already knocked on over 5,000 doors. While traveling across a riding that’s larger than the province of Nova Scotia may seem tiresome for you or me, Mazier views this as a privilege. Mazier adds that in his travels so far, he’s hearing a very clear message from voters.

“The message [has been] loud and clear. After a decade of Liberal policies that have punished Canadians—especially those in rural areas—people

are ready for a change,” said Mazier. “Voters want a government that puts Canada first, lowers taxes, makes life more affordable, and restores public safety.”

A diverse policy platform

As part of the Conservative platform, Mazier is discussing a plan to cut taxes.

One key pledge would include reducing income taxes by up to 15 per cent. On average, that policy could save a working family up to $1,800 annually.

“Our plan delivers real relief for hardworking Canadians,” Mazier stated.

Mazier is also prioritizing support for seniors, promising to raise the taxable income threshold from $24,000 to $34,000, allow retirees to keep savings in RRSPs until age 73, and keep the retirement age at 65.

Another topic that he has heard quite a bit about locally is crime and public safety.

“Violent crime has surged by 50 per cent in the last decade because of reck-

Nooner Hockey picks up some youngblood

less Liberal ‘soft-on-crime’ policies,” Mazier stated. “Bills C-5 and C-75 have let repeat offenders walk free on bail. A Conservative government will repeal these laws immediately and ensure repeat offenders are in jail instead of out on bail.”

Defend rural Canada

As the campaign progresses, Mazier promised that he will continue meeting with residents and sharing his vision for Riding Mountain.

“Our plan is clear, our priorities are strong, and our movement is growing,” expressed Mazier. “I will always stand up for our rural way of life. This way of life defines our region, and I will never apologize for defending rural Canada.”

The Yellowhead Arena in Neepawa was buzzing on Friday, Apr. 4 as a homecoming of sorts occurred. During spring break, Murray Black age 74, and family members Miles Miller age 14 ,Cole Miller age 19 ,and Greg Miller age 17, gathered to play hockey together as part of an annual tradition the family does over the spring break holidays.

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Liz Clayton puts prairies first in election bid

By Joshua Jackson Neepawa Banner & Press

With the 2025 federal election weeks away, the Neepawa Banner & Press is diving in to get to know this year’s candidates.

Green Party candidate Liz Clayton has been destined for politics for as long as she can remember, growing up with newspapers and magazines scattered around the house, arguing current events around the table.

“ I’m a life-long learner with a degree in English and history and Red River College Educational Assistant certification. I have had a lot of careers - commercial radio DJ back in the 1970s. I woke up to politics during the first free trade deal in the 1980s,” said Clayton. “I protested globalization in the 1990s. In the late 1990s, I helped relaunch the campus and community radio station at the University of Manitoba, which I managed for several years.”

A long the way, the Green Party Candidate had two sons and eventually became and credits mothering during a period of poverty and

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Green Party Candidate Liz Clayton.

the vagaries of corporate culture for activating her.

Clayton and her partner have been living on the edge of the Agassiz escarpment for almost 20 years, where they enjoy 32 acres of wildland, with some pretty big vegetable, herb and permaculture gardens and a few chickens.

“ We’ve also kept a few pigs and some serious meat chickens. We built a low-energy northern greenhouse on the south side of our house 15 years ago, where we grow, eat, share and sell fresh greens all winter long.”

Putting the prairies first:

Clayton joined the Portage-Lisgar Green Party association 15 years ago and has many reasons why you should vote green in the upcoming federal election, including giving a voice to the prairies as she believes we have been overlooked and not a part of the national debate.

“ That has never been so glaringly obvious since the tariff threats. All the talk, politically and in the media, has been about the Ontario automotive industry. When China put 100 per cent tariffs on canola products and 25 per cent on pork products... there was barely a whisper,” she said. “I say remove those tariffs immediately! We are no longer in lock-step with the US, whom we were supporting when we instituted the tariffs. And in exchange, cap canola acres and hog barn expansion exactly where they are.”

A n equal vote for all:

Clayton and the Green Party also believe in grassroots democracy through

Passing the Torch

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The Kelwood Legion #50 hosted the District meeting on Saturday April 5.  Twenty-one people were in attendance. Lunch was enjoyed and many great ideas were exchanged. George Fisher (far right), after ten years of dedicated service, welcomed Neil Griffith (far left) to serve as District Commander.

Proportional Representation.

“The “Fair Vote” system would give voice to all the people of the prairies. In our current system, the “winner takes all.” Trudeau promised he would do this - I think it was the first promise he broke,” said Clayton.

Healthy farms, healthy lands

The candidate wants to see maintained and developed wilderness corridors in Riding Mountain, tax breaks for farmers who maintain wild-lands and tax breaks for keeping the land uncultivated in a pristine wild state.

“ Whole tracts of the prairies are being razed to the ground right now,” said Clayton. “If it hasn’t been cleared already, it’s probably too wet, steep or sandy. It’s the last of the original prairie.”

Fair wages and housing for all:

Clayton also believes in a universal basic living wage to break the cycle of poverty and noted an experiment in Dauphin called the Mincome experiment in the 1970s. “It can be done. It has been done.”

Clayton also feels that hundreds of regulations have made homes unaffordable.

“ We don’t all need or want to live in giant cookiecutter houses wrapped in plastic. But that’s all you can get a mortgage for,” she said. “That’s all that zoning regulations will allow. We need more freedom to build what we want, especially in rural areas. We need zoning that allows for limited homesteading on marginal land.”

Clayton urges those who want to learn more to visit the Green Part’s website at greenparty.ca.

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2025 Canadian Federal Election: Riding Mountain

Editor’s note: In last week’s edition of the Banner & Press, profiles of the four known candidates, at the time, for the Riding Mountain District were published. Those individuals were:

Dan Mazier - Conservative Party Liz Clayton - Green Party Terry Hayward - Liberal Party Donnan McKenna* - People’s Party

* After the publication deadline, the People’s Party announced a change in its local candidate, as Jim Oliver has taken over as the representative for the PPC within the Riding Mountain riding. In the interest of fairness, his introductory profile appears in this week’s newspaper.

In regard to the local New Democratic Party (NDP) of Canada, as of Wednesday, Apr. 9, there was no candidate listed to run in Riding Mountain on the NDP’s national website. The Banner & Press contacted the NDP for details and received a reply confirming Andy Maxwell will be their local candidate. We hope to have profile articles on both Maxwell and Oliver in a future edition.

The 2025 federal election will be held on Monday, Apr. 28 to elect members of the House of Commons to the 45th Canadian Parliament.

Jim Oliver

Born and raised in Manitoba, Jim has spent his entire life in the province, now residing on a 160acre homestead on the eastern edge of Riding Mountain National Park. His primary focus is on raising his family and managing his farm, where he and his wife, Monique, raise livestock and cultivate a large vegetable garden with the help of their three young sons.

Jim is dedicated to homeschooling his children in a traditional manner, while maintaining a diverse farm with poultry, cattle, and swine. His professional background includes years in the automotive parts industry, including 12 years operating his own specialty automotive parts store, which he successfully sold to prioritize family life and new ventures.

A lifelong artist and creative, Jim also spent five years as a professional tattoo artist in Winnipeg before moving to the countryside in pursuit of a quieter, self-sufficient lifestyle. Committed to family values, sustainability, and hard work, Jim embodies the principles of self-reliance and community engagement.

April is Cancer Awareness Month

Every 3 minutes someone in Canada hears the words, “You have cancer” – and their life changes forever. But there is hope. Your support this Daffodil Month for the Canadian Cancer Society helps with world-leading research and compassionate support that could change the future for someone you love.

April is Daffodil month

To some the daffodil is just a flower. For us, it is a symbol of strength and courage. It says we will not give up. It says we will fight against cancer and we will win.

There are many ways to join the fight against cancer this April:

• Volunteer as little as 2 hours of your time.

• Do something special for someone you know with cancer (for example, make a meal, do an errand, babysit).

• Contact your provincial or local politicians to voice the importance of fighting back against cancer and tell them how they can join with the Society in this fight.

• Spread the word through social media or make a presentation in your community to help raise awareness about how Canadians can fight back against cancer.

• Show support and make a difference in your own way no matter how big or small.

Killarney Shamrocks win Tiger Hills League title

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The Killarney Shamrocks claimed the Tiger Hills Hockey League (THHL) Championship, defeating the Virden Oil Kings in the final 3-games-to-1.  Ty Enns was named the playoff MVP, leading the postseason with 33 points.

The league title allowed Killarney to represent Tiger Hills at the Manitoba Senior ‘A’ Provincial Championship. The Shamrocks challenged the Ste Anne Aces, the champs from the South Eastern Manitoba Hockey League. Ste Anne won that bestof-three championship 2-games-to-0.

2025 Arden Curling Bonspiel

Submitted Neepawa Banner & Press

The 2025 edition of the Arden Mixed Curling Bonspiel, was held from Apr. 3 to 6, 2025 at the Arden Curling Club. Here are the names of the team members from left to right (Skip to lead):

The Plett Construction First Event Winners: Top right picture - Kevin Paramor, Ashley Schweitzer, Harvey Hanke, and Morgan Paramor.

NAPA Auto Parts

Second Event winners: Middle right picture - Morey Zwarich, Fred Scott, Kent Dil -

labough, Desi Cameron, and Darcy Bialas

Parrish & Heimbecker Third E vent winners: Bottom right picture - James Paramor, Denis Orton, Marg Goodwill, and Gayle Gowan.

We would like to sincerely thank all of the volunteers, sponsors and curlers that made this event and the entire 2024/2025 curling season a success!

The Neepawa Titans concluded their 2024-2025 MJHL season with the handing out of their year-end awards. Goaltender Mason Lobreau was honoured with the Top Manitoban and Most Valuable Player, Other awards included: Ryan Gower - (Top Defenseman), Mason Hartley - (Leading Scorer), Jackson Kohut - (Most Improved), Brayden Knox - (Unsung Hero), Tim Tychonick - (Hardest Worker), Alex Myers - (Coaches Award), Garrett MacDonald - (Lionel Crowther Memorial Award), Cooper Kasprick - (CAMO Cattle Co. Fan Favorite) and Caden Hegarty - (Home Hardware Three Stars). As well, Jamie Denbow received the Gary Reidle Memorial Volunteer of the Year award. Congrats to all the players on an amazing season.

Neepawa’s Gardenview Farm prepares for 2025 flower season

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

While weather this spring has been back and forth, preparations for the 2025 flower season are well on their way for Gardenview Farm. Owned and operated by Glenda MacPhee, Gardenview Farm is situated just two miles south of Neepawa, on the north edge of Lake Irwin. MacPhee has been a dedicated gardener since her retirement from teaching, and has been flower farming for five years. The Neepawa Banner & Press had the opportunity to speak with her on Monday, Apr. 8, for an update on her business as the weather begins to gain consistency.

“My greenhouse is full and I’m hoping that, later this week, I can lower the heaters. But the sun certainly helps,” MacPhee enthused. “[The greenhouse] is also full of perennials this year, because the horticultural group has ordered some less common perennials and we’re putting them up for our plant sale in May during the Chamber

Fair Weekend. Some of my seedlings will go for that sale too.”

MacPhee added, “I’m working on getting things transplanted right now into bigger pots, because my grow lights in the house have run out of space. I’ve also got maple trees tapped for sap and I’m just hoping for Spring, because I run out of space!”

MacPhee’s sap collections and syrup production is a personal hobby, and so is not for sale. However, it is occasionally used as a valuable learning experience for students and other individuals who are curious about the process.

2025 outlook

MacPhee. “It really is very different than just getting a bouquet of flowers delivered to your door. So I really want to push that this year.”

Other services

MacPhee is considering for the 2025 season are workshops and ‘flower bars’.

Flower bars are a service in which MacPhee would pick the flowers and sort them in buckets, then the customer could pick out the flowers for their bouquet.

“The exciting thing for this year is that Yvonne Sisley approached me from ArtsForward, and we’re trying to set things up with Touchwood individuals to come and help in the yard… they will also help to prepare bouquets for my Sponsor A Senior Program,” said MacPhee, adding later, “It’s very rewarding to take those bouquets [to the Country Meadows residents] and say ‘Here’s some flowers for you’.”

Evidently there is plenty to watch for at Gardenview Farm!

Gardenview’s public services include bouquet subscriptions, seed sales, garden tours and use as a venue for special gatherings such as wedding ceremonies. Gardenview has also offered U-Pick services in the past, which McPhee

is looking to expand further this year. U-Pick is a common flower farmer service, but is noted to be a unique experience for Neepawa. Additionally, Gardenview’s location makes for a scenic experience.

“My garden is right out in the open, overlooking the lake. So the birds come in and it’s just a nice setting

Riverside Colony declared Pork Quality Champions

for people to come in and wander through the garden. Usually in the evening when it’s a little cooler and the sun is setting,” said

Seniors sponsorship MacPhee also offers a community service for seniors via her Sponsor A Senior Program, which sees her provide flowers to seniors at Country Meadows Personal Care Home.

Providing a final statement, MacPhee noted that she was able to complete her first walk-around of the gardens recently, seeing all the new life begin to take shape.

“I’m pretty excited about these next weeks,” MacPhee enthused.

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Glenda MacPhee, owner of Gardenview Farm, has been hard at work in her greenhouse!

The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair held its annual Pork Quality Luncheon on Wednesday, Apr. 2. Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Jodie Byram is pictured here congratulating the grand champion winners, Riverside Colony of Arden.

Seen from left to right are: Carey Gould and Trevor Stanthorpe from Fortified Nutrition, MLA Jodie Byram, Joseph Hofer, Lorenz Gross and David Hofer.

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Coming Events

United Way West Central Manitoba Presents Two Largest Indoor Garage Sales Saturday April 26th in Brandon MB Room Keystone Centre 9am-3pm, May 2nd in Portage Curling Club

8:30am-3pm Admission

$3.00, Children under 12 free, 50/50 draw (all tables are sold out)

Notice

Alanon meetings currently being held at 342 Mountain Ave, Neepawa - Old Co-op Store. Tuesdays at 7 pm. Call 204-841-2192

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings currently being held at 342 Mountain Ave, Neepawa, Thursdays at 7 pm. Call Don 204-856-9072 or Debbi 204352-4065

Arden Hall, cap. 255. Park, camping and sports facilities, rink, curling ice, kitchen and lounge. Call 204-368-2202

Drug problem? Yellowhead Narcotics Anonymous meets Sundays at 7 pm, at the Minnedosa Town Hall basement.

Notice

The Wellwood Cemetery Association are gratefully accepting any donations to put towards the yearly summer maintenance. Thank you for your consideration.

Please make checks payable to Wellwood Cemetery Association and mail them to; Blair Graham, Box 11, Wellwood, MB. R0K 2H0

MUNICIPALITY OF McCREARY PUBLIC NOTICE

2025 FINANCIAL PLAN

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Subsection 162(2) of The Municipal Act, that the Council of the Municipality of McCreary intends to present its financial plan for the fiscal year 2025 at a public hearing:

April 29, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Council Chambers at the Municipal Office 432 First Avenue, McCreary Council will hear any person who wishes to make representation, ask questions, or register an objection to the financial plan, as provided. Copies of the proposed financial plan will be made available for review and may be examined by any person during regular office hours of the municipal office located at 432 First Avenue. Questions and comments may also be directed by letter to the Chief Administrative Officer or by email to municipality@mccreary.ca.

Dated this 27th day of March 2025.

Lorilee Ryzner, CMMA Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of McCreary

Municipality of North Cypress-Langford Public Hearing

2025 Financial Plan

Date: April 22, 2025

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: Municipal Office (316 4th Ave, Carberry)

At this time the Council of the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford will present the 2025 Financial Plan for the municipality. The presentation will provide an overview of the proposed financial plan followed by a forum for questions and comments from the public. The purpose of the hearing is to allow any interested person to make a representation, ask questions, or register an objection.

Copies of the proposed financial plan are available on our website www.myncl.ca or upon request from the municipal office, 316 4th Avenue during regular business hours. Questions and remarks may also be directed by letter to our Chief Administrative Officer or through our email address at cao@myncl.ca

Teresa Parker

Chief Administrative Officer

Municipality of North Cypress-Langford

April 4, 2025

(In accordance with subsection 162(2) of The Municipal Act)

Classified Ad Deadline: Tuesday Noon

• Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines

• Please check your ad when first published the Neepawa Banner & Press will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion.

• All copy is subject to approval by the Neepawa Banner & Press.

• We reserve the right to edit copy or to refuse to publish any advertisement we deem illegal, libelous, misleading or offensive

Notice

Minnedosa Handivan 204868-8164 Mon-Fri 9:00-3:30

For Sale or Rent

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

For Sale

For Sale: alfalfa brome round bales. 204-368-2261 or text 204-294-6010

Grain augers 7", 40' offers, new George Foreman grill $20, food proc. all attach. manual $20, 4 draw dresser lg mirror $50, electric grill up to 12 eggs $15, new Dewalt drill and battery $75. Mechanic, carpenter, plumber tools. New boosting long heavy cables $25. Logging chains. 204-725-7944 lv mess. 204725-4211

Coming Events

Riding Mountain PC Association

Notice of Annual General Meeting for the year-ending December 31/24 via Zoom & Tele-conference options Monday, April 21/25, 7:00 pm All constituency PC members in good standing who wish to participate, are asked to register by Noon, Wednesday, April 16 by contacting Judy Snitynsky, 204-773-6347

Notice

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

FINANCIAL PLAN 2025

For Rent

Apartment for rent. Bri-Mont apartments, 331 Mountain Avenue. Phone 204-8414419

Auctions

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

April 13, 1985

Karen Madene Gansel 1944 - 2025

The family will receive family and friends at a Celebration of Life on April 24th, at 11am at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 323 Simcoe Street, Niagara-onthe-Lake, Ontario Canada. Service will be live streamed at www.facebook.com/share/v/1NDXAzFv6S/

Donations can be made in Karen’s name to the Canadian Authors Association at www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/24602.

Please send condolences and write on Karen’s Memorial Page at: www.morganfuneral.com/memorials/karen-gansel/5535218/index.php#wall.

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ces from our archives that go back to 1896. Additional copies of papers, $2 each depending on availability. Re-print of a page from past copies, $2 per page. Archival research, $25 per hour with a $10 minimum. Individual photos on photo paper $5 depending if we have a suitable original in our digital, print or photo archives. Ken Waddell, publisher

We are hiring!

We have a new opportunity to highlight:

Power Engineer – Class 4

Public Notice is hereby given pursuant to subsection 162(2) of The Municipal Act that the Council of the Town of Neepawa intends to present its Financial Plan for the fiscal year 2025 at a public hearing: April 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Council Chambers

275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa

Copies of the Financial Plan and additional information can be viewed online at neepawa.ca under Notices or at the office 275 Hamilton Street during regular office hours (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).

Dated this 28th day of March, 2025. Colleen Synchyshyn, C.M.M.A. Chief Administrative Officer Town of Neepawa

Rural Municipality of Alonsa PUBLIC NOTICE

REGARDING THE 2025 FINANCIAL PLAN

Public Notice is hereby given pursuant to subsection 162(2) of The Municipal Act, that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Alonsa intends to present its proposed 2025 Financial Plan for the municipality in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Office located at 20 Railway Avenue in Alonsa, MB on April 23, 2025, at 1:15 PM. The purpose of the hearing is to allow any interested person to make a representation, ask questions or register an objection.

Once completed copies of the proposed draft financial plan can be viewed at the municipal office or online at www.rmofalonsa.com.

Questions and comments may also be directed to CAO Tami Dumanske at 204-767-2054 or by email to info@rmofalonsa.com.

Dated this 14th day of March, A.D. 2025 Tami Dumanske Chief Administrative Officer

Facilities Full-Time, Regular Brandon, MB Comp #101-24/25

Salary: $61,490.81 to $74,776.00 annually ($29.56 to $35.95 hourly)

Classification: PW3 Power Engineer 2nd Class Plant (4th class certificate)

The Power Engineer-Class 4 is responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the steam plants and ancillary systems across Assiniboine College campuses. This role ensures compliance with the Power Engineers Act of Manitoba, Provincial Codes and industry best practices. In the absence of the Deputy Chief Engineer, the incumbent may be responsible for the entire physical plant operation. The Power Engineer- Class 4 may also serve as the initial point of contact for certain facility-related requests.

For more information, please visit www.assiniboine.net/careers.

Assiniboine welcomes applications from all qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada, including Indigenous peoples, persons of all abilities, members of visible minorities, all genders and sexual orientations, and all other groups protected by the Human Rights Code.

Assiniboine College is privileged to provide learning opportunities on the lands of the Dakota Oyate, Nakoda Oyate, Ininiwak, Nehethowak, Nehiyawak, Anishininewuk, Denesuline, Anishinaabeg, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

For accommodations or alternative formats, contact careers@assiniboine.net or 204 725 8729.

If you are interested in this career opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter with reference to Competition #101-24/25 to: careers@assiniboine.net

We thank you for your interest. Those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Help Wanted

FOODS

Industrial Plant Cleaner (NOC 65312)

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 10 positions.

The current starting wage is $22.20/hour with incremental increases to $23.55/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

• Full training, with genuine opportunities for career progression

• Employee Referral program - $500!

• Free parking

• Company events

• And more!!!!

Your duties may include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing butcher and slaughter production areas and everything in between to ensure top-quality food safety standards.

• Operating cleaning equipment like high-pressure hoses to clean production equipment.

• Using cleaning chemicals with respect and following Material Safety Data Sheets.

• Ensuring all Quality Assurance checks are performed.

• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work area throughout the facility.

• Collaborating as a team to meet tight deadlines, ensuring production floors operate on time.

We are looking for people who are:

• Fit and capable of working in a physically demanding role. Capable of bending, lifting, and climbing.

• Available to work an 8-hour Night Shift from MondayFriday, between 11:15 PM to 9:00 AM

• Capable of repetitive manual tasks and standing for long periods of time

• Capable of working in diverse environments, including exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and odors

• Minimum of one (1) to seven (7) months experience in sanitation, or industrial cleaning, or heavy-duty cleaning

• Completion of Secondary school or equivalent experience

• 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

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

www.neepawabanner.com

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 150 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

ROLLING RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

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 i s 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

Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines.

Mechanic (Licensed Trade)

School Buses and Fleet Vehicles

Full Time - Permanent 8 hours per day

Monday - Friday 12 months per year

The position is based at a central garage / shop in Minnedosa, MB with 2.5 FTE Mechanics who maintain a fleet of 40 school buses and 15 fleet vehicles.

For more details and application information, please visit our website at www.rrsd.mb.ca select Employment then Support Staff Positions. Thank you to all applicants for their interest in Rolling River School Division. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

is accepting applications for a full time route School Bus Driver

Route # 24 – Transports students to and from the Brookdale and Neepawa Schools. It is a Brookdale area route with an express run to and from Neepawa. Applicants must possess or be willing to attain a Class 2 License and a School Bus Operator’s Certificate. Duties to commence June 2, 2025 or as agreed upon.

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

Applications, which are to include a copy of your driver’s abstract and references, will be received until NOON, Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

Direct all inquiries and applications to: Warren Rainka

Transportation Supervisor Beautiful Plains School Division

Box 700, Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0 Tel: (204) 476-5009 Fax: (204) 476-5048 Email: wrainka@bpsd.mb.ca

Engrained Flour Co. is a small family owned flour milling facility located near Cardale, Manitoba. We stone-mill our own grown grain and sell the flour direct to consumers through our website and local grocery stores. For more information visit our website www.engrainedflour.ca

Who we are seeking? A part-time/full-time (hours can range between 25-40/week) employee to operate and maintain our stone mill. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of a growing local food business. No experience necessary as training will be provided. We would like to find someone to start as soon as possible.

The ideal candidate will be hard working, adaptable, can work long hours unsupervised, able to learn quickly and on the job. Work hours are between the hours of 8-5 Monday to Friday (flexible within this time frame). Starting wage $20/hour with benefits package and monthly gas allowance.

Duties include:

• Maintaining storage area of grain

• Maintaining and cleaning stone mill

• Cleaning facility on a daily/weekly basis

• Troubleshoot issues as they arise

• Mill flour to order in large quantities

• Package into various bag sizes and boxes

• Heavy lifting required at times

• Help manage lot tracking inventory system

• Delivery of flour when required

Please send resumes to Chris Raupers at info@engrainedflour.ca

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Advertisements and statements contained herein are the

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LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) has the following land for sale by tender:

Tender 1:

RM of Minto-Odanah

Pt. E ½ 30-14-18 WPM

202.05 acres*

There are approximately 156.15 acres in tame hay/pasture with remainder in natural grass/bush/ wetland. Tame forage stand was sown/established in 2024. High tensile perimeter fence recently installed as well. Property being sold subject to the registration of a ‘No Break, No Drain’ Conservation Easement Agreement. Cultivation of tame forage will be permitted once every 10 years for rejuvenation purposes. No restrictions with respect to haying or grazing. Two five-acre parcels (one on each quarter) will be excluded from the Conservation Agreement to allow for future building/yard site development.

*Current tax assessment shows a total area of 204.45 acres, but 2.4 acres are in process of being removed by the province to accommodate Highway 10 route adjustment.

Tender 2: Prairie View Municipality

NW 27-16-25 WPM & W ½ of SW 27-16-25W

238.50 acres

There are approximately 105 acres total in tame hay/pasture with remainder in natural grass/bush/ wetland. Majority of tame forage stand was sown/ established in 2023. Property being sold subject to the registration of a ‘No Break, No Drain’ Conservation Easement Agreement. Cultivation of tame forage will be permitted once every 10 years for rejuvenation purposes. No restrictions with respect to haying or grazing. Two five-acre parcels (one on each quarter) will be excluded from the Conservation Agreement to allow for future building/yard site development.

Tender 3:

RM of Yellowhead

NE 35-16-24 WPM and SE 35-16-24 WPM

320 acres

There are approximately 204.34 acres in tame hay/pasture with remainder in natural grass/bush/ wetland. Tame forage stand was sown/established in 2024. High tensile perimeter fence recently installed as well. Property being sold subject to the registration of a ‘No Break, No Drain’ Conservation Easement Agreement. Cultivation of tame forage will be permitted once every 10 years for rejuvenation purposes. No restrictions with respect to haying or grazing. Two five-acre parcels (one on each quarter) will be excluded from the Conservation Agreement to allow for future building/yard site development.

Tender 4:

RM of Wallace-Woodworth

NW 3-10-27 WPM and SE 3-10-27 WPM 310.2 acres

There are approximately 209.21 acres in tame hay/ pasture with remainder in natural gbush/wetland. Some fencing currently in place. Property being sold subject to the registration of a ‘No Break, No Drain’ Conservation Easement Agreement. Cultivation of tame forage will be permitted once every 10 years for rejuvenation purposes. No restrictions with respect to haying or grazing. Two five-acre parcels (one on each quarter) will be excluded from the Conservation Agreement to allow for future building/yard site development. Existing yard site on NW 3-10-27W (10 acres) not included in sale.

Written sealed tenders are to be mailed or dropped off to the address below. Please indicate ‘Land Tender’ along with the corresponding tender number on envelope. Bids may also be emailed to Ducks Unlimited at du_brandon@ducks.ca. Please place “Manitoba Land Tender Bid” in the email’s subject line. Interested parties should rely on their own inspection of the property. Properties will be sold as listed above. All quarters within each tender will be sold together. Bids on individual quarters will not be accepted. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Property information packages, including a sample copy of the Conservation Agreement are available – call Scott Henowitch at 204-761-5106 to have one emailed or mailed.

Tenders Close on May 2, 2025, at 4:00 PM.

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TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

Turtle River School Division Invites Tenders for the Services of Child Care Provider at Glenella School

The Turtle River School Division is requesting proposals for child care services for an in-school child care facility at Glenella School, located at 400 Main Street, Glenella, Manitoba.

Project Description:

The Turtle River School Division is providing space (750 sq. feet) within Glenella School to be converted into 16 preschool child care service spaces.

Request for Proposal:

The written RFP submission should include:

• Assurances for the Child Care Provider:

1. The Child Care Provider has or will have a valid, existing non-profit corporation or co-operative, incorporated under the laws of Manitoba.

2. The Provider possesses and will maintain the necessary rights, interests, powers, and expertise to operate the Child Care Centre.

3. The Provider holds and will maintain a valid license under the Act and is not in breach of any provisions that would allow Manitoba to suspend or revoke the license.

• Business Plan:

1. Operating Philosophy (Governance Model)

2. General operation plan including hours of operation, staffing, etc.

• Point of Contact:

Please provide the name and contact information for the designated representative.

Proposal Submission:

Proposals must be submitted to the Turtle River School Division by noon on April 18, 2025, via email.

The subject line should read “Proposal for Child Care Services – Glenella School” and be sent to shannon@trsd.ca.

cultivated/grass

NW 08-2922W1, Municipality of Ethelbert; good hunting

Duck Mountain Park; TRACTORS, VEHICLES, TRAILERS: JD 6400 tractor; 640 loader; JD 4555 2wd tractor/loader; two 1980 Versatile 875 tractors, etc; other tractors; 1999 tandem grain truck, saftied; 1986 Chev truck; Honda Fourtrax 450cc 4x4, 4990 km; trailers; FARM/HAYING/LIVESTOCK: JD 9600 SP combine, 914 pickup, low hrs, etc; MF 850 combine, chopper, 3460 hrs; Willmar 8100 90’ sprayer, with EZ Steer 500; JD 335 tandem 35’ disc; other discs; 50’ heavy harrows, 50’ harrow packer; 40’ Bourgault 8810 air drill, etc; 28’ Bourgault air seeder, air tank, etc; Agri-vac 510 std grain vacuum; Wil-Rich 4400 35’ deep tiller; Wil-Rich 2500 45’ field cultivator; other cultivators; Vertec 60’ field sprayer, etc; swathers, augers, hoppers, harrows, discs; stone picker; other machinery parts and attachments; JD 535 round baler, 540 PTO; NH 276 square baler; bale picker, manure spreader, hay trailers, other haying equipment; livestock panels, bale feeders, troughs, fence posts/wire, other livestock supplies; YARD, SHOP, OTHER: JD riding lawnmower, 38” deck, etc; Building 12’x12’x8’ high, metal roof, etc; shop supplies, vintage electric cream separator and much more! BID NOW AT WWW.GARTONSAUCTION.COM

NACI Varsity Girls Roster

Back (L-R): Coach Wickens, Brianna Venne, Ella Koshel, Naomi Munoz, Makenna Sumner, Allison Beaumont, Anastasiia Artiukh, Lena Stadnyk, Jody Bermudez

Front (L-R): Monique Malsi, Laurice Lecaros, Daphne Fuentes, Kirsten Borres, Mary Jane Gucilitar, Charm Capuyan

NACI Varsity Boys Roster

Back (L-R): Coach McFarlane, Anson Aglangao, Cielo Darato, Trent Tomoniko, King Amparado, Jeral Mark Bellarmino, Mico Cabacungan, Juris Luna, Roberto Sarmiento, Sammy Uyaivato Front (L-R): Yan Yana, Phil Soltes, Andrei Portin, Sid Morales, Paul Fernando, Yves Ngolab

Missing from Photo: Merre Martobago

NACI Jr. Varsity Boys Roster

Back (L-R): Steve Gallego, Daenielle Galura, Marvin Cao, Roan Warwaruk, Emdrei Cortez, Micah Fehr, Rayne DeWit, Zenon Gapuz

Middle (L-R): Jason Maglantay, Jeiden Maramara, Evan Rogers, Lance Rizal, Renz Contreras, Austin Aglangao, Arkin Valiente Front (L-R): Cedric Birog, Clifford Vallo, Coach “Hymie” Hurrell, Ian Morales, Jharzon Espiritu

Missing From Photo: Jharred Lopez, Daniel Santiago, Marius Cabahug

Get your business blooming! Advertise here to fertilize your sales! ads@neepawabanner.com ~ 204-476-3401 ~ 423 Mountain Ave.

NACI Jr. Varsity Girls Roster

Back (L-R): Coach Martin, Cassidy Ellis, Caileen Zapanta, Kaylee Michaluk, Arabella Wilson, Morgan Dyck, Amelia DuncanWilliams, Rhianna Kasprick, Silkie Soltes, Coach Jo Front (L-R): Cristel Orate, Quinn Sawchuk, Jhanella Macatuno, Hannah Escobilla, Ren Jhana Salimbagat, Maureen Panglilingan

what you learned from the song!*

Let’s sing about orca,

Big black and white whale

Beyond twenty feet from Its rostrum to tail.

An orca’s a mammal

Just like you and me, But it is adapted To live in the sea.

It has a small blowhole, A nose on its head, No dive suit to warm it,

There’s blubber instead.

Two pectoral fins let

The orca whale steer,

And one dorsal fin

Keeps it stable, that’s clear.

Twenty-five miles an hour

Is how fast it can swim,

And for more than ten minutes

Can hold its breath in!

A pod is its family

Together for life,

From five whales to forty

Through sickness and strife.

Some of the whales in this pod are pals. The numbers they sport add up to exactly 100. Find the numbers that add up to 100 and then circle the whales that are pod pals. (There is more than one correct answer.)

Have a friend give you each type of word to fill in the blanks. Then read the story aloud!

Orville Orca would often follow fishing boats. Crew members would toss him for a treat.

One day, one of the fishing boats had ________ trouble and their wasn’t transmitting Orville decided to help. He began to _______________ to shore. And he kept going until he was in the _____________ center of town!

“_______________!” cried the mayor of the town. “We can’t have ____________________ blocking traffic! Back to the with him!”

Find five adjectives in today’s newspaper that describe orcas. Decide whether each adjective is a fact or an opinion. Then replace your opinion adjectives with factual ones. For example, describing an orca as “beautiful” is an opinion. But calling it “black and white” is factual.

Orville was carefully lifted onto a and driven back to the sea. While he was being lowered into the __________________, people noticed the fishing boat adrift in the _______________. Thanks to Orville, the crew was soon rescued.

time I laughed the hardest was … Finish this story.

Orcas are powerful predators. They eat fish, seals, sharks and even other whales. Sailors who witnessed their attacks on larger marine animals called them “whale killers.” After a while, the words got switched to killer whales.

HINT: Orcas are mammals, just like people.

Orcas are warm-blooded. Orcas give birth to live young.

Orcas feed milk to their babies.

Orcas lay eggs.

Orcas have hair.

*Adapted from an educational song created by Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Vallejo, CA

Women in Business Paint Night hosted at ArtsForward

A Women in Business Paint Night was hosted at ArtsForward on the evening of Friday, Apr. 4. The paint night featured local artist and arts teacher Katy Martin, who guided the session. All in attendance had the opportunity to create their own inspirational sign with the available paints and other materials.

Pictured left: Full attention was given to Katy Martin as she explained the processes that would be used for the evening’s project.

Middle: With the introductions and explanations complete, the individuals in attendance lined up at the ‘painting buffet’ to gather their supplies.

Right: With supplies on hand, the process of making the inspirational signs began! Painting would follow later once preparations were complete.

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PHOTOS BY CASPER WEHRHAHN