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Inside Arrests made in Neepawa homicide this week

Three people facing an array of charges

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Police investigators on the crime scene shortly after the incident, which occured on Nov. 25, 2017.

By Eoin Devereux

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Three people have been arrested and are facing charges in connection to the death of a 62-year-old man in Neepawa back in late 2017.

On Wednesday, Sept. 26, RCMP

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announced that after a 10-month investigation, a pair of people had been located and arrested.

21-year-old Molly Syganiec of Brandon, MB. and 34-year-old Denver Henderson of Killarney, MB. are each in custody. Syganiec has been charged with second-

degree murder, while Henderson is facing charges related to manslaughter and accessory after the fact to murder.

At the time of the release of the RCMP media update, it was noted that police were still looking for a third person, 20-year-old Kelsie

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Lesergent, who is charged with second-degree murder. On Friday, Sept. 28, Lesergent was located and placed under arrest.

These arrests are connected to the homicide which occurred in the Town of Neepawa on Saturday, Nov. 25.

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Time for an early hibernation

Fall’s winter weather prompts early prep at Neepawa’s Bird Sanctuary Neepawa Bird Sanctuary’s Facebook page, or to contact Richard Masters, who oversees the training for new volunteers, via his phone number at 204-2120489.

Volunteer duties will consist of feeding and water i ng t he a n i ma l s each day.

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Fall has barely begun, and if the weather is any indication, winter is ready and waiting just around the corner. Folks in Neepawa already got an early taste when a September snow blan keted t he g round on Sept.22 following a heavy rain. It seems the snow is not just a one time occurence, as spots of light snowfall have continued on occasion.

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made adjustments so the birds- ot her t han t he emus- are contained in one area. Bedding will also be brought into the barn and all the pens made ready.

W he n a s k e d a b out the volunteer situation, Ferguson stated, “It’s good

to have some backup, and I think we’re kind of short on that right now.”

How to volunteer For any who may want to volunteer, Ferguson encouraged t hat t hey send a message to the

Election watch-Neepawa issues

By Ken Waddell

Neepawa Banner & Press

A message came through this week on the Neepawa Banner & Press Facebook page. The message was prompted by an election story in last week’s paper. It read “I try to come ‘home’ at least once per year. This year I came back mid August and I was shocked to say the least! What used to be a beautiful small town that I was proud to tell others to visit during their travels, looked so neglected and sad. It was really disheartening to see the usually breathtaking planters and f lowerbeds looking so pathetic and more like an afterthought.

Hopef u l ly whoever is voted in as Mayor will

take into consideration what attracts tourists into what would otherwise be just another small town.

And maybe fix the rough asphalt with its plentiful p ot hole s . My t r uc k ’s suspension had it’s most extensive workout yet.”

The message illustrates two problems that pop up in most communities. As to town beautification, the community of Neepawa dropped the Communities in Bloom program and the Lily Festival. The volunteers behind those programs got too old and tired to carry on. They were in their 60s, 70s and 80s. Their passion for making Neepawa beautiful by working in a group doesn’t seem to be shared by next generations.

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As to the condition of the streets, Neepawa has never had an organized plan for street replacement.

B e c au s e it i s hu g e l y expensive to do so, it has always been set aside.

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Josh and James Vosper’s Manitoba movie: From here 2 there

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Joshua Vosper (left) and his father James Vosper of Plumas cycled across the province in three parts over July and August of this year.

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summer took our bicycles across the entire province.

Our original goal was to take our bikes across all of Canada, but my mother suggested we f irst take our bikes across our home

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I am thirteen years old, I live in Plumas, Manitoba and my dad and I this past

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province. If we could accomplish the provincial goal, we would be prepared

to accomplish our Canadian goal. Biking across the heartbeat of Manitoba was completed in three separate days.

Throughout the three day journey, we documented our trip with photos and videos. Our goal is to create a full-length feature film called ‘Josh and James Vosper’s Manitoba movie: From Here 2 There.’ After we release our first film, we hope to raise enough funds to take electric bikes across Canada next year so that we can make our second film ‘Josh and James Vosper’s Canadian Cruise: From Here 2 There.’

The first bike trip was accomplished on July 26, when we traveled from our hometown of Plumas to the capital city of Winnipeg.

The second trip was accomplished on August 21, when we biked from the Saskatchewan border to our hometown of Plumas. The second trip proved to be the most difficult out of the three. On our second trip, we began our 225 kilometre bike trip at 9:00 am at the Saskatchewan border and

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2:00.............. Harry’s Classic Theatre 3:25.................. Manitoba Motorcross 3:55.......Community Announcements 4:00.Kid’s Story-Time - FairyTales #4 4:25 ..................................... Ag Expo 5:00 ......... Val’s Adventures - Mexico 7:00 .The Beverly Hillbillies - S02E03 7:30 ......... Val’s Adventures - Mexico 10:30 ...Community Announcements Tues. Oct. 9 10:00 .. St. Dominic’s Church Service 11:00 .Classic Cartoon - Bugs Bunny 11:55 ....Dr. Borba: Raising Unselfies 1:05 ......Community Announcements 1:15 ............................Terry Fox Run 1:30...... Kevin Roy & Logan McKillop .

2:45.............Neepawa Natives Game 5:00.Selkirk Aboriginal Church Service 7:00.............Story Behind the Stories 7:30.........................Val’s Adventures 9:00.............St. Dominic’s Got Talent 10:00.....Community Announcements Wed. Oct.10 10:00 ............... Manitoba Motorcross 10:30...Manawaka Festival Readings .

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ended the trip in Plumas at approximately 1:00 am on August 22. And finally, on August 31, we completed the Provincial goal when we biked from Winnipeg to the Ontario border! When school resumed in September, I had a lot to share with my classmates.

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Newspaper week

his is Newspaper Week, but every week is Newspaper Week around here.

Each day has a different feel to it, but when we put all the days together, every week is Newspaper Week.

Monday’s emphasis is on news gathering and checking for ads.

Tuesday’s emphasis is ads, as the noon deadline rolls around and we do our ad count. The size of the paper is exactly determined by the amount of ads we have.

Speaking of ads, we get the odd comment or criticism about ads coming in from outside our coverage area. Sorry, but it is ads that pay the bills around here and if an outside advertiser wants to place an ad in this paper, then we will gladly do so. To put it another way, I doubt that the same people who say, “Don’t run an ad from Brandon,” would tell the local restaurant to not serve a meal to someone from Brandon, or Virden, or wherever. I also doubt that the same people who say, “Don’t take an ad from Brandon,” stop going to Brandon for a shopping trip. Nor should they stop, but just don’t tell the paper we shouldn’t accept ads from out of town. No small town can sustain a newspaper solely on local ads. That might have been the way it was in the 1920s or even the 1950s, but it sure isn’t now. If that were the case, then every small town and village that used to have a newspaper would still have one.

Newspapers have to have news to be a newspaper, but to have news, they have to have ads, regardless of where the ads come from or even if a particular ad may not be of interest to every local reader. That’s fine, but without ads, there will be no “newspaper”. neepawa

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Ken Waddell In Saskatchewan, over 20 local newspapers have closed in the past three years alone. Only a few have closed in Manitoba. So far!

Back to our “Newspaper Week”. On Tuesday afternoon, the die is cast and we know how many pages we can afford to print. Knowing that we have to average about half ads, it is pretty simple to add up the pages or total inches of ads to come up with the answer.

Wednesday is “paper day”, when all the ads, stories and pictures get placed on the page and the pages sent electronically to the printer. By the way, the newspaper industry has changed so much that instead of every paper having a printing press, there is now only one in southwestern Manitoba and it is locally owned and operated by the Struth family in Killarney. A printing press is a very hungry machine that devours a lot of money, so a local paper simply can’t afford to have one. Not even the Brandon Sun or the Portage paper has their own press and they used to operate large presses.

Thursday is distribution day and the papers get their flyers inserted and are bundled up for distribution. Friday is a catch up day and plans are made for news coverage through the weekend .

Saturdays and Sundays are more

relaxing, buteven Sunday can be a news gathering day, as events need coverage that day too.

So there you have it, every week is Newspaper Week and for the most part, it is an enjoyable time.

The only parts that aren’t so nice is when people come in and complain. Sometimes we make mistakes and so the complaints make sense. Sometimes people just seem to want to complain.

It isn’t our fault if stuff comes in late or so badly hand written that it can’t be read. The best way to get information to us today is to send it by email or type it up and put it on a memory stick.

To those who send items by email, we thank you. To those who write neatly, we thank you.

To those who scribble, we will do our best, but…

We promise to do our best in everything we do and we will listen to any suggestions. Surveys show that over 80 per cent of local community residents read their local paper. We want to make sure every week is newspaper week in our communities.

Disclaimer: The writer serves as a volunteer president of the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association.

The views expressed in this column are the writer’s personal views and are not to be taken as being the view of the MCNA board or Banner & Press staff.

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Mind matters

articipation in sports has a myriad of well documented benefits. The confidence, improved health and teamwork and leadership skills learned in sports can be applied throughout life. But the news might not be good across the board; there is a growing body of research into the downside of the way we are playing certain sports. As the fall season gets underway and players head to the rinks and fields, what’s being done to ensure their longterm health?

Research into MY the link between PERSPECTIVE brain injuries and sports has been growing, especially the Kate role that sports can play in the Jackman-Atkinson development of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). CTE is a degenerative brain disease found in those with a history of repetitive brain injuries.

Medically, CTE is the result of protein called tau forming clumps, which eventually spread and kill brain cells. CTE isn’t specifically tied to concussions, but seems to be strongly tied to brain-jarring hits.

While symptoms can appear in people as young as 17, they generally don’t begin to show until years after the head injuries and often years after the athlete stops playing. Early symptoms are generally related to mood and behaviour, such as problems with impulse control, aggression, depression and paranoia. Later, the disease can lead to problems with thinking and memory, impaired judgement and eventually, dementia, usually at an early age.

The problem with CTE is that at this time, it can only be accurately diagnosed through physically examining the brain after death. Dr. Ann McKee, chief of neuropathology at the VA Boston Healthcare System, has been at the forefront of CTE research, using the VA-BU-CLF Brain Bank, the world’s largest tissue repository focused on traumatic brain injury and CTE. The brain bank contains more than 600 brains, including over 325 that have been diagnosed with CTE. Many of the brains have come from athletes following their deaths.

The ties between CTE and football have been most thoroughly researched and in 2017, McKee released a study. It found that 110 of the 111 brains of NFL players in the brain bank showed signs of CTE. This certainly isn’t a random sample, athletes or their families, specifically choose to become part of the brain bank and they often make this choice because of the onset of symptoms, but the implications are worth considering.

While the connection between football and CTE has received the most attention, it’s by no means the only sport where athletes are at risk. Former NHL player Daniel Carcillo released a widelyshared video this summer in which he talked about the effects of multiple traumatic brain injuries, including symptoms of CTE. CTE lesions have been found in the brains of many deceased athletes, including Chris Benoit, a professional wrestler who killed his wife and seven year-old son, before turning the gun on himself in 2007; NHL enforcer Derek Boogaard who died of a drug and alcohol overdose at the age of 28 in 2011 and 25-yearold Ty Pozzobon, the first bull rider to be diagnosed with CTE, after his death by suicide in 2017. A growing number of current and retired professional athletes, across a range of sports, have committed to donating their brains to the Brain Bank to help future generations of players.

Not all athletes will develop CTE and surveys of still living retired NFL players don’t show an overwhelming prevalence of CTE-like symptoms. But the findings should be a wake up call for all those involved in sport that times are changing. One thing is certain, change will have to come from the fans, team management and officials. Athletes chasing their sports dreams will do whatever it takes, regardless of the long-term implications.

Denying the problem does a disservice to all athletes, regardless of their ambitions.

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Four weeks of gratitude, Part one Observation

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s t his is t he month in which we Canad ians celebrate Thanksgiving, I thought I would share a list of 12 things for which I am thankful—three today and three each for the next three weeks.

My list might not be the same as yours. But these are things that have taken on new significance in recent days; and despite the fact that some days present challenges that are hard to handle, I am really unable to complain about a l l t hat much.

There is much more for which I can be thankful than about which I can complain.

That said, here are the first three items on my list of things for which I am thankful.

1) Life: Something I didn’t always appreciate as much as I do now.

It’s amazing how one event can signif icantly change one’s view of life.

For my wife and me, that event was the sudden death of a close family friend last February. The

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FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein news of her death touched us deeply. We are regular visitors to her final resting place and will never forget t he d ig n it y, integ r it y, courage and grace which she displayed each day.

This experience, along with several others, has renewed my passion to make the most of every day I have. I know that I have lived a lot longer than I am going to live; and that I need to live every day as though it’s my last—because one day it will be.

But I am not about to sit idly by and wait for death to come. My motto for life is one I heard many years ago: “Today (this day) is God’s gift to you. What you do with it is your gift to God and to his world.”

2) Senses: I still have them all.

I can see, hear, speak, taste, smell, etc. Mind you, I do need some help in the “seeing” department (I’ve been wearing glasses since the age of 12) and my wife does accuse me of “selective hearing” from time to time (for good reason).

The aches and pains that come w it h adva nci ng years are becoming more prominent; but are quite minimal when I compare them with the physical i mpa i r ment s of some people that I know.

My heart bleeds for those who can’t go outside and enjoy the fall weather because of asthma or other breathing problems. I can’t begin to imagine the challenges faced by those who battle dementia, ALS, or one of the many forms of cancer. Their battles are far greater than mine—as

is the courage they display in facing them. As I give thanks for the faculties I possess, I remember to pray for those who are sick and suffering.

3) Gifts and talents: And for those who helped me develop them.

The late Fred Rogers once said that “no one arrives at any point in life without help.” He encouraged people to take a moment to remember those who, by a word of advice or a helping hand, made it possible for us to develop our skills and talents to their fullest potential. “Some,” he said, “will be close by. Some will be far away. Some will be in heaven. But think of how proud they will be to know that they had a part in helping you become the wonderful person that you are.”

I have been blessed with many such people in my life and today, I thank God for them all. Next week: three more items on my list.

Thanksgiving

hen I glance around my world , t her e are so many things for which I am thankful. My health, and I no longer take that for granted, my home, hand picked, my family- an eclectic assortment of individuals that challenge me to growth and provide support- and this world in which I live.

And I am thankful.

There are days when it is easier to give honest t ha n k s t ha n ot hers.

Reality is that I have got a great life. There is a purpose to my every day.

Even the days in which it appears that I have accomplished nothing, I have! I have rested my body and refreshed my spirit and enlarged my soul. A day outdoors, a day with a book, a day on the couch with mindless television, or a day with music of my choice all provide that time away from duties- perceived and

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen real. There are days when a phone call can brighten the hour, and the days following. A day when a friendly letter deserves to be tucked into a frame!

Not like the jury summons I received last week. And I am thankful.

Any time the outdoors blesses me. I am the one that walks in rain and sunshine. A blizzard calls and challenges me to go further and strive harder.

I see the change in the skies and the grasses. I hear the song of birds and the wind in the trees. I feel the warmth of the sun and the fury of a wind.

The scent of fresh mown grass, the skunk willow in the spring, the petunias at

the cemetery, awaken and stir memories. A piece of chocolate, any chocolate, and a red twizzler never fail to delight me. A ll five senses function and reward. And I am thankful.

I am surrounded by individuals – valuable and treasured folks. The artists and dreamers. I wonder at their creativity and abilities.

Those who still plant trees when they are old. One friend planted apples trees in the decaying stump , knowing that he would never taste the apples, but his grandchildren would.

A not her t r a n s pl a nt e d ditch pines into a clearing, simply because, one day, they will shelter a yard.The practical ones. They keep

me centered and balanced.

I am one with them. I feel safe and understood in their presence. Roll up your sleeves and get it done. The ones with an off-the-wall sense of humour, sometimes I get it and sometimes I simply shake my head.

Friends with whom I can howl with laughter and scream in pain, accepting our humanity. And I am thankful.

My memories. I recall horse drawn vans taking me to the four room school house. I got to learn how to set a stook, harness a horse, muck a stall and silence a barn full of essential creatures. I know how to slip my hand under a setting hen, stealing an egg without being pecked. How to get an unsteady lamb to find its mother’s udder, a calf to suck on my fingers as a prelude to drinking from a pail. Early memories, middle age memories, and now, senior memories. And I am thankful.

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ith thanksgiving in my heart I look back to these last few weeks. The love and help I received from family and friends is unmeasurable. It probably was the most difficult move in some ways, but on the other hand I am looking forward to celebrating Thanksgiving with my daughter, granddaughter and great grand daughters and their families.

I can honestly say that the Lord gave me the desires of my heart (Psalm 37:4) by providing a beautiful place to live and family close by. As families gather together around the Thanksgivings table this week let’s make a point of counting our blessings, great and small: the freedom we have in this country to express ourselves, to worship God as we please and be blessed with the harvest that was able to get into the bins.

Maybe some of our friends or neighbors are suffering or grieving. Let us be passionate and show “to love one another” ( John 13:34) by doing something special for them.

May God be honored and may we be blessed this weekend.

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Only one real purpose Regarding your recent editorial on the spread of “break and enter” type crime to rural areas: I agree with much of what you write. Until you expressed regret at having given up your shotgun. Scare “them” away. Probably the worst action you can take in a physical confrontation is to bring a weapon that you have no intention of using. Your adversary will probably take your weapon and use it against you. One of you will be dead!

You often remind us that you consider yourself a Christian, and that human life is sacred, so how can you even suggest using a deadly weapon in the defense of property? A firearm has only one real purpose. To kill. Either human or animal, but kill.

Put it another way, sir. What property do you own that is worth more than a human life?

Something to consider. A major Canadian police force lost three officers this summer to suicide brought on by post – traumatic stress disorder. The common thread joining these cases was that each of the officers had taken a life while doing their duty.

These highly trained individuals could not live with themselves. Could you?

Leonard Paramor, Arden, MB

Thumbs up, thumbs down Thumbs up to the volunteers at Neepawa’s Bird Sanctuary. My heart broke to read of such madness going on at our beautiful, well taken care of bird sanctuary. I’ve always dropped off money in those boxes when I walked.

So thanks to all you hearty volunteers. Keep up the good work and bless you this Thanksgiving!

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Education Matters: New child care centre Submitted Neepawa Banner & Press

On June 27, 2017, Beautiful Plains School Division was notif ied that there would be a major addition to Neepawa and Area Collegiate along with a standalone child-care centre.

Growth in population in Neepawa and surrounding area over the past several years has created a need for both school space and daycare spots. This much needed space will provide facilities for our community, our division, our staff and our students.

In Manitoba, there are child-care centres located either in school buildings or stand-alone facilities on school division property.

The Public Schools Finance Board Act, assigns The Public Schools Finance Branch (PSFB) with the responsibility of administering the capital support program. PSFB works in conjunction with Child and Family Services to assess the need for early learning or child care facilities in the communities where new schools are being built or when there are major additions to schools.

Located on the far northwest corner of the school division property, the childcare centre will be approximately 6,000 square feet and will accommodate 20 infants and 54 pre-school children for a total of 74

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The new daycare at Neepawa Collegiate is beginning to rise above the ground as winter closes in.

new spaces. This centre will be built in accordance with Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care design guidelines which deals with, among other items, overall space requirements per child both indoors and outdoors, group size per room, building layout, access to natural light, height of windows and various design details. The daycare building will be built in tandem with the addition to Neepawa and Area Collegiate. A majority of the funding for the addition and the stand-alone childcare centre comes from Public Schools Finance Board.

Any balance in funding required for the addition will be borne by the School Division and for the childcare centre, it will be the provider.

The stand-alone childcare centre building will be owned by Beautiful

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Plains School Division with the childcare provider leasing the building from the School Division. The provider will be responsible for operating the childcare centre independently from the School Division. All daycare operations will be the responsibility of the daycare board including adhering to childcare standards that all licensed daycares in the province are required to meet.

As the childcare would provide care to children mainly from within School Division boundaries, the School Board Trustees felt it was important that an equitable process was used to select the childcare provider. A Request for

Proposal (RFP) process was the selected method. This is similar to a tender process which the School Division uses when major purchases will be made such as school buses, fuel or when services for projects are required.

An RFP outlines what is required in the proposal, details about the expectations of the School Division and the other party making the proposal and timelines for both parties to meet as well as information needed for the party making the proposal. Each proposal is evaluated based on specific criteria and then compared to determine which proposal will be chosen.

For the child-care RFP, high quality proposals were submitted from the local community clearly indicating their enthusiasm towards the childcare centre project. We thank all who took the time to prepare these proposals. The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that the operator of the new child-care facility will be Budz N’ Bloom Day Care Centre Inc. Over the next year we will work with Budz N’ Bloom to prepare for the opening of the new child-care centre in the Fall of 2019.

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Savory squash bake.

1 medium onion, diced 1 red pepper, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. dried oregano 2 Tbsp. oil 2 tsp. parsley 5 cups peeled and 1 tsp. dried basil cubed butternut squash 1 tsp. salt 1 large can of diced 1/2 tsp. pepper tomatoes In a frying pan sauté the onion and garlic until tender.

Add the remaining ingredients and pour into a 9x13” pan. Cover with foil and bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until squash is tender. Serve as a side or use to serve over rice.

Creamed turnip 2 Tbsp. butter 1 1/2 cup milk salt and pepper 1 cup crushed cracker 2 Tbsp. flour crumbs 2 cups grated cheddar cheese Heat butter and mix in flour. Add milk and salt and pepper. Cook and stir till thickened. Stir in the cheese.

Add the turnip. Place in a lightly buttered casserole dish.

Sprinkle with cracker crumbs and bake at 350° for 1 hour.

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Municipal elections around the region A look at who’s acclaimed and who’s not Alonsa

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For the office of reeve: Stan Asham, James Bruce and Michael Espenell.

For the office of councillor for ward four: Bryan McCutchin, Scott Gillies.

Councillors - Ward One Rhonna Rodriguez and Colin Mailman

(Acclaimed) Richard Funk-Reeve, Greg McConnell-Ward one, Roland Marohn-Ward two, Don Boxall-Ward three, Arnie Suski-Ward five, John Pottinger-Ward six

Councillors - Ward Four Gordon Dubois and Michael Brown Councillors - Ward Five Jonathan Clarke and Terry Dayholos

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For the offices of reeve and councillors (Acclaimed)Reeve - Doug Dowsett Councillors - Ward One Barry A. Cook Bill Hopkins Jr. Brion Pollon Councillors - Ward Two Ron Carr Dennis Pearson Monty Peckover

The voting place will be located at the Arden Community Centre and will be open on Oct. 24 from 8:00am - 8:00 pm.

Westlake-Gladstone

For the offices of Councillor: Arnold Coutts, Gerald Doell, Bud Sigurdson, Darcy Meloney, Murray Smith, Richard C allander, Ker r y A r k sey, A aron Armstrong, Monica Ferguson, David Stanlet, Dawn Coubrough, Kerr y MacLennan and Randy Bjarnson.

For the office of Mayor: Scott Kinley and Keith Arthur. For the office of LUD of Plumas Committee: Al Jones, Randy Watts, Sherrie-Ann Wolke and Jack Sellers

The Town of Minnedosa For the office of mayor (Acclaimed) Pat Skatch For the office of councillor (In alphabetical order) Mark Blais, Grant Butler, Jim Dowsett, Thomas Dowsett, Judith MacDowall, Frank Taylor, Rick Saler and Clarke Swain.

Voting places will be open for voting on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018 between 8:00am and 8:00 p.m. at the Minnedosa Community Conference Centre.

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OCTOBER 5, 2018

1988: Wesley Wong aids in a stylish cause

100 years ago, Friday, October 4, 1918 Woman suffrage was rejected by the United States senate.

Two foreign language papers in Winnipeg have been suppressed.

Japan has disarmed 5 0 , 0 0 0 G er m a n a nd Austrian prisoners of war in Russia, so they cannot help the Bolsheviki.

The Canadian government has commandeered all creamery butter made from Sept.30 to Nov.9, which will amount to 650,000 lbs.It will be shipped to England.

at Munich as fur t her capit u lat ion by t he democracies to the dictator powers.

The council of the League of Nations in a secret session, has authorized members individually to apply sanctions against Japan as an aggressor in China.

Six battalions of British troops will be sent to C z e c ho s lov a k i a s o on to assist in police duties carrying out the partition decreed by the Four-Power Munich agreement.

The German people demonstrated joyously before the Chamberlain’s hotel in Munich last week while he was at the fourpower conference, grateful for his untiring efforts on behalf of peace.

The war scare caused a rush to British naturalization offices in Canada. Foreigners sought to swear allegiance to the British Empire to escape conscription calls from their home lands.

Chamberlain and Hitler have decided jointly that Britain and Germany shall never go to war again with each other and pledged themselves to settle any further Anglo-German disputes by diplomatic means.

90 years ago, Friday, October 5, 1928 T he ne w l y c ho s e n Mohammedan King of Albania is being closely guarded against probable assassination by Roman Catholic Christians.

70 years ago, Thursday, October 7, 1948 The Legion has moved their building from the airport and it is being placed on the foundation.

The building was brought into town in two sections.

80 years ago, Tuesday, October 4, 1938 Czechoslovakia accepted the Munich settlement on the German Sudeten problem to “save life and to save the nation.”

Russia has regarded the four-power conference

60 years ago, Friday, October, 1958 Everyone was bowling for a Thanksgiving turkey.

By the scores it’s plain to see who enjoys eating the most.

F. McLachlan, 822; R. Rush, 698; A. Wareham,

By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

110 years ago, Tuesday, October 6, 1908 By the death of a Brussels ba n ker t he P r u s s i a n academy of science inherits $7,500,000.

It is est imated that 100,000 persons are out of work in Glasgow and that there are 16,000 empty houses in the city.

Contracts will be let at once for two more sections of t he Gr a nd Tr u n k Pacific railway in British Columbia.

697; H. Frampton, 683; R. Bates, 643; T. Hyra, 642; C. Bee, 627; S. Lindsay, 624; G. Smellie, 621; L. Hallet, 615. Highest women’s scores were: F. Bates, 585; F. Rutledge, 580.

50 years ago, Friday, October 4, 1968 Two representatives of the federal Department of Transport visited Neepawa Thursday and presented the keys to Neepawa airport to the mayor to officially mark the transfer of the property to the town.

40 years ago, Thursday, October 5, 1978 The business and payroll campaigns of the Neepawa and District United Way 1978 Campaign got a formal start last Monday, Sept. 25 as canvassers worked their way through the local business places toward the objective of $30,000.

30 years ago, Thursday, October 5, 1988 The Canadian Cancer Society held a unique fundraiser last Wednesday when Wesley Wong came from Winnipeg to twist and tease coiffers to new heights.

There was also a showing of fall clothing during the evening which raised funds to continue the fight against cancer.

20 years ago, Monday, October 5, 1998 Bucking the National trend, out-of-province visits to Manitoba dropped by 16 per cent between 198797. Nationally, tourism in Canada rose by 17 per cent.

NDP tourism critic Tim Sales attributes the drop to the Tory government’s inability to ef fectively market the province.

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Who’s who in the Town of Neepawa Municipal Election With the municipal election scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 24, the Neepawa Banner & Press is providing readers with details on each of the candidates to better prepare voters to make their decisions on the future of Neepawa.

Brian Hedley

Adrian de Groot

Blake McCutcheon

Notable background: Incumbent mayor for the Town of Neepawa; Former councillor for the City of Thompson; 33 years of combine municipal experience.

“There are a number of projects ongoing in Neepawa, that have great importance for the future of the community. I feel that keeping the same leadership at this key point of local development will ensure Neepawa’s ongoing growth as a sub-regional centre for commerce and business.”

Notable background: Board member and chair for the Touchwood Park Association; Former local retail business owner.

“This mayoral election gives the citizens of Neepawa a clear choice to vote for a new direction that will be different from the past four years. I believe in good governance and leadership has been lacking at town hall and I’m going to bring back accountability, transparency and respect for the taxpayer.

Notable background: 20 years as General Manager of NeepawaGladstone Co-op.

“Having worked with many groups, I know how challenging it is to lead change.

As our community continues to grow and evolve, change will be a necessity. I have the skills to help build a stronger community. The new Council. of which I hope to be a part, will have to look at policies that improvements can be made to as we move forward in the years to come.

Isobel Jerema

Notable background: Councillor and deputy mayor, Evergreen Environmental finance committee board member, Manager of Business Development/Counselling with Federal Business Development Bank of Canada.

“My goal, should you re-elect me, is to continue the excellent path we are on in the next four years as we have a foundation to build on now and into the future.”

Bill Syrik

Darren Pudlo

Notable background: Hazel M. Kellington School teacher; NACTV volunteer; Former Kaleidoscope Concerts board member.

“Transparency is extremely important in order for the town council to operate in the best interests of the citizens of Neepawa. I will work very hard at making sure the public is being kept informed and that town policies are consistently being followed.”

Darryl Gerrard

Notable background: Councillor and deputy mayor: Local business co-owner.

“Over the past 18 months I have chaired a regional recreation committee focused on increasing access to our residents and rural partners. I would like the opportunity to implement some of the 20 recommendations from the Recreation Master Plan, during another term on council. I am also committed to further develop and implement a long term capital plan for roads and infrastructure.”

Dean Dietrich

Marijka Kostenchuk

Jason Nadeau

Jim Cockburn

Darryn Cameron

Murray Parrott

Notable background: Local business owner “Running for town council is a new adventure for me, but one I am excited about!

Having grown up in Neepawa, raising children, and having a business here for over 20 years, I feel I can bring a knowledgeable voice to council.

I look forward to the opportunity of being a part of Neepawa’s future growth and development.”

Notable background: Local retail business owner; former director on the Beautiful Plains Credit Union board (9 years); Neepawa Tourism representative.

“I believe that accountability and transparency are key when it comes to the decisions that need to be made for Neepawa going forward. If elected, I will work to create a plan for the Neepawa of the future that both pays homage to the past, and works to address the challenges of the of the future.”

Notable background: Teacher, principal, special education, senior administration with Turtle River School Division.

“My position on taxation is that we must keep any increases in line with inflation over the next term of council.

My track record is one of getting results. I plan on being visible and available to speak with you so you can voice your concerns. I am a good listener and promise to do my best to represent you as a member on council.

Not able bac kg rou nd: For mer Kelvin Community Centre sports director, vice president and president; Former promotions director for the Manitoba Amateur Boxing Association: Board member and interim finance director with the Neepawa Natives.

“What drives me is being able to make a positive impact in the community. I will bring that same passion in council should I be elected.”

Notable background:19 years experience, Neepawa Town Council; 30 years management experience.

“Neepawa has the potential of becoming a regional hub through the efforts of a strong and dedicated town council. I look forward to continuing as a member of a council that works as a team to strengthen community sustainability and encourages growth through community development.”

Notable background: 12 years on Neepawa Council, 27 years on Touchwood board, Chairperson of HAND board.

“I would like to concentrate on the following: infrastructure - roads, sidewalks, housing and apartments; Leisure and Recreation Services - attend to the survey that was sent out to the citizens of Neepawa; and fiscal responsibility - hold the line on spending to ensure the money goes to where it is most needed.

Notable background: Councillor and public works chair for the Town of Neepawa; Member of the Neepawa and District Medical Committee (NADCO). “[The incoming council] should be focused on maintaining a long-term sustainable community environment, culturally, economically and socially.

This includes infrastructure, job opportunities, as well as planning activities that invite participation based on citizen interest.”

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The ABCs of USMCA free trade pact

rejecting the USMCA and Submitted by Scott Dyke President Trump retaliating on behalf of RBC by scrapping the original After more than a year NAFTA. Before going further, let’s of discussions, negotiators from the U.S. and Canada take a look at some of the w o r k e d t h r o u g h t h e key elements of the deal that weekend to arrive at an have changed.

11th hour agreement for Auto Canada to join Mexico in To avoid tarif fs, and an updated NAFTA deal.

The new name of the accord as previously agreed to – the United States-Mexico- bet ween the U.S. and Canada Agreement, or Mexico, 75 per cent of auto USMCA, – is a bit more production must take place phonetically challenging within North America (up from 62.5 per cent), with than its predecessor.

While the agreement in 45 per cent of labour being principle raises the prospect paid at least $16 per hour. of a new NAFTA deal, there In addition, Canada also are still a number of hurdles: agreed to a maximum quota The governments of the on auto and parts exports.

U.S., Canada and Mexico While the limits are over still need to vote and approve 40 per cent higher than the pact – something that current levels, the quotas may prove difficult in the don’t present any current U.S. if the Democrats gain constraints. However, they control of the House of could become problematic Representatives after the should auto exports grow in the future. mid-term elections.

Complexities are often Blanket tariffs known to arise during T he ex ist i ng t a r i f fs the late stages of trade negotiations or during the on steel and aluminum will remain in effect for ratification period.

The details of certain Mexico and Canada, a chapters still need to be detail that is of particular concern for Canada since ironed out.

Due to these complexities, we are the largest single we are still budgeting for exporter of these items to potential scenarios in which the U.S. Fortunately, side the negotiations do not negotiations are currently go as smoothly as hoped. ongoing that seem likely to There is still a possibility that the original NAFTA pact remains in place and a remote possibility both the original NAFTA and USMCA are torn up. This second scenar io could involve a Democratic House

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free the countries from these barriers.

China Revealing the level of animosit y between the U.S. and China, the new agreement seeks to limit the ability of Canada and Mexico to negotiate a free trade agreement with China by requiring a country to give notice if it enters into trade talks with a nonmarket economy. This will also protect the negotiating power of the U.S. by limiting China’s ability to bypass U.S. tariffs by transporting goods through either country.

Dairy sector Canada has made concessions to further open its dairy sector. Through the agreement, the U.S. will gain access to 3.6 per cent of the Canadian dairy market, a slightly larger chunk than the 3.2 per cent allocated to Pacific CPTPP countries and to Europe in the CETA trade deal. These concessions are a short-term disadvantage for Canada’s dairy industry but do benefit Canadian consumers.

Trade dispute mechanisms Canada managed to protect t he t r ade dispute mechanism that

it holds near and dear, representing its biggest win in the negotiations.

W hile the pre-existing anti-dumping (Chapter 19) a nd st ate -to - st ate (Chapter 20) mechanisms remain in place, the firmto-state dispute resolution (Chapter 11) has largely been cut. Interestingly, the scaled back chapter was disproportionately used by U.S. firms against Canada and Mexico.

Sunset clause Although details around the sunset clause are still blurry, it appears to be similar to what Mexico originally negotiated. This means t he USMCA is subject to an official review by all parties after six years (notably, after President Trump will have left office) but is guaranteed to exist for 16 years. This represents a marked improvement from the original U.S. proposal for a five-year review after which the deal could be terminated immediately.

Who wins?

From a high level, all three countries win as they seemingly avoid destruction of one of t he world’s most successful trading arrangements and eliminate a great deal of uncertainty.

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President Trump wins in that he has technically “killed NAFTA,” if only in name, proving he can successfully negotiate a trade deal. He can now turn all of his trade aggressions towards China.

Canada wins in that it did not concede as much as originally feared. The key dispute mechanisms remain in place, the auto sector quota is well above current export levels, the sunset clause is weaker than originally envisioned and a smaller portion of the dairy sector was opened than feared.

Mexico comes off slightly less well given its auto sector will have to pay substantially higher wages

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in certain circumstances.

That said, the country will enjoy largely unrestricted access to the U.S. market, ensuring its large trade surplus will most likely continue.

It’s important to note these positives primarily stem from the agreement exceeding low expectations, r at her t h a n a c t u a l ly improving current trade relations. While the new deal can be perceived a s s l ight ly wor se for future economic growth compared to NAFTA, the immediate risk-on response from financial markets is a reassuring response.

Overall, it’s a deal North America can live with, and for now, that’s good enough.

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McLaughlin GM fundraiser supports STARS Auto dealership donates to emergency air service

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

A Neepawa business recently used its own anniversary celebration as a means to support a very important emergency service. On Friday, Sept. 21, McLaughlin GM in Neepawa held their 10th anniversary barbecue. As part of those festivities, they accepted donations for STARS Air Ambulance. STARS (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society) is a non-profit organization that provides rapid and specialized emergency care and transportation for critically ill and injured patients across the prairies.

In total, $1,400 was raised from the barbecue, with McLaughlin GM then contributing an additional $1,600, making the final amount from the day $3,000.

On Thursday, Sept. 27, dealer principal Ryan McLaughlin presented that cheque to a representative of STARS at their base in Winnipeg. In an interview with the Banner & Press, McLaughlin noted that everyone involved with the anniversary barbecue was very happy to also support STARS in this manner.

“When we did our anniversary celebration, we looked at what we wanted to do to commemorate it. We wanted to invite people out and thank them for their support over the years and allowing us to be able to do business and work and live in Neepawa and area. So we said ‘Let’s have a barbecue and do something special,” said McLaughlin. “But then we thought what else can we do to make this an event that will benefit back to the community? We do a lot of things locally already through donations and service clubs, but this is just a thing that, a service that I think is so important to, not only Neepawa but the surrounding area. So, when that came about we gave the opportunity to HyLife Foods, who graciously stepped in, along with Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op and 94.7 Star-FM. So, we kind of made it a little more of a way to give back.”

Grassroots support Lori Derksen, STARS development officer of events thanked Ryan and the entire staff of McLaughlin GM for their support.

She said this type of on the ground support is so important to ensure the service remains a viable option.

“It’s very exciting to see a business such as McLaughlin’s so engaged within their community and their entire region, really,” noted Derksen. “These types of grassroots support ensure that we’re not only able to continue our service, but also improve and expand it.”

Full medical clinic in the air “It’s a service that I hope I never have to use. I hope no one has to use it, but at the same time, if [it is needed], it’s comforting to have that service available. In an emergency situation, every second counts and if STARS was not available, your chances aren’t good,” stressed McLaughlin. “I received a tour of their mobile service, while in Winnipeg and it was so impressive. Seeing the entire operation from the hangar and to meet the pilots, it’s amazing. It is a full medical clinic in the air.”

McLaughlin concluded by saying that the dealership would like to continue to support the STARS Program in the future, with preliminary plans already in the works. The exact details cannot be released at this time, but McLaughlin did suggest it would be more of a regional effort moving ahead.

“Our businesses’ home-base is in Neepawa, which we are thankful for. But, we also service a good hour to two hours around Neepawa, so we want to encompass a couple of events in other communities.

Places such as Carberry and Brookdale and Minnedosa, up to McCreary. You have Gladstone, [those communities] play a big part in our business, but also that’s an area that STARS reaches out as well. So, we’re going to plan a couple of big events.”

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Jeff Odgers to headline Neepawa Sports Dinner From farm boy to NHL’er back to farm boy

By Perry Bergson with intro by Ken Waddell Jeff Odgers, the farmer, said this week that he “had a bit of flax left to harvest and it should be fine.” But it is not only the farmer but Jeff Odgers the Brandon Wheat Kings Alumni and former NHL tough guy who will be featured at the Neepawa Natives 10th Annual Sports Dinner on Nov. 3, 2018. Natives GM and Head Coach Dustin Howden says, “When Jeff spoke in my home area, the people loved him.” Sports fans, farmers and hunters will all love Odgers and have a chance to not only hear him speak but meet him personally. VIP table sponsors will be able to attend a special reception with Odgers as well as comedian, Dan Verville.

Individual tickets are also available.

Brandon Sun sports reporter Perry Bergson w rote recent ly about Odgers, his career and the four years as a Brandon Wheat King, “I absolutely loved my time there,” Odgers said. “Just strictly as a hockey experience, I’m pretty realistic. When I came into the league, the Brandon W heat K ings were probably one of the few teams that I would have made as a 17-year-old with my skating so I’m thankful for the group of guys that we had and my billet family and the people that I met.”

Now 48, he went on to play 821 regular-season games and 47 playoff games in the National Hockey League.

Spy Hill native Odgers grew up on a farm near Spy Hill, SK, where his parents Fred and Cheryl and grandparents John and Mabel were farming a mixed cow-calf and grain operation.

“I always loved farming,” Odgers said. “I knew that no matter what I did, I always wanted to farm and cattle would always be a part of it. And luckily enough, after I finished hockey, I was able to come back and farm.”

“There was always access to ice, whether it was on the farm or in town,” he said.

There were enough kids some years to make a team in Spy Hill. In other seasons, he would head to nearby towns like Langenburg or Rocanville.

After getting cut by the Yorkton Harvest as a 15-year-old trying to play AAA midget hockey and spending the winter in Rocanville playing AA instead, he followed his good friend Kevin Kaminiski of Churchbridge —who would also go to play in the NHL — to the Saskatoon Blazers midget AAA team the next season. Odgers would earn 56 points in 36 games, and was listed by the Wheat Kings, where his Blazer teammate and good friend Kevin Cheveldayoff was also headed.

New role Odgers said the Western Hockey League had always been on his radar.

“I knew that I wanted to get there but I didn’t know anything about it,” he said.

“Where I was growing up, even though Brandon was only two hours away and Regina was three-and-ahalf hours away, it seemed like a world away. I had never been to a game and wasn’t really ever exposed to it. I knew that it was something I wanted to get to.”

Odgers said he realized pretty quickly after he arrived in Brandon that his role would have to change. “ W hen you play AAA midget,noteverybody is a goal scorer,’ he said.

“Then you go to (Wheat Kings) camp and when you look around, every goal scorer is there. I wasn’t the best skater or fanciest guy so I kind of knew that I had to bring a little something else to help separate myself and hopefully stay there. Being that guy who is a little bit tenacious and willing to drop the gloves and be hard on people was kind of a way to help me make the team.”

Not drafted Still, NHL clubs passed him over in the draft both years, even after he was assured by teams that they would take him as a late selection.

“It never happened,

and that was the first real time where I sat down and thought maybe this is the end of the line,” Odgers said. “Maybe this is as far as I’m going to be able to go. That summer it was disappointment, especially when I looked around the league and saw guys who were playing that I had more goals and had more penalty minutes and thought I did a lot more and never ever got drafted.”

He would get the last laugh, ultimately playing more regular-season games in the NHL than all but 15 of the 252 drafted players in 1989.

The Minnesota North Stars invited him to their summer camp after the draft, but didn’t offer him a contract. Instead, he signed with the expansion San Jose Sharks after his junior career ended.

Odgers would graduate to the International Hockey League for the 1990-91 season, piling up 318 penalty minutes in 77 games as his Kansas City Blades won the IHL title.

After starting the 199192 season with the Blades, Odgers was called up by the Sharks in their expansion season. A year later he was an alternate captain, and in the 1994-95 season was made captain.

Love of the game “It was a great opportunity, and when I look back on it, the timing for me to play pro was perfect,” Odgers said.

“Expansion was coming in and the style of the game then really warranted a guy like myself. There were at least two guys on every team who played the way I did.”

Odgers, who would earn 145 points in 821 games, would wear a letter in nine of his 12 seasons in the league, also playing with the Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche and Atlanta Thrashers.

“I like to think that they could see how much I loved the game and I loved the team and would do absolutely anything for any one of my teammates, whether it be on the ice or off the ice,” Odgers said.

“Especially on the ice. I took

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NHL tough guy Jeff Odgers will show his softer, gentler side at the Neepawa Sports Dinner.

pride in looking after my teammates and the jersey that I wore.”

He sa id one of h is proudest moments was being named captain of the Sharks because it was voted on by his teammates.

If there is a defining characteristic of his career, it had to be his ability to squeeze every drop of talent out of his body with an unwavering work ethic. “ I w a nt e d t o pl ay hockey,” Odgers said. “I loved hockey and I would have done whatever it took and anything to make it.

I just wanted to play. I remember that when I was growing up, everything we did was hard on the farm. It was hard work. I remember leaving the farm and going to play hockey and thinking this was easy. All I have to do is work as hard as I can for two hours a day. That’s a piece of cake. When you’re on the farm, your day starts at 6 and ends at dark.”

Odgers, who fought 242 NHL fights in the regular season, admits that it wasn’t an easy way to make a living. At six-feet and 200 pounds, he was undersized and knew that if he made a mistake he was going to get hurt.

After his hockey days Odgers farmed for four years and the he returned

to Atlanta for two years to work a s a colou r commentator on Thrashers broadcasts before heading back to what’s now a fifthgeneration farm for good.

Odgers quit playing senior hockey at age 45 and had a hip replacement a year ago, but is otherwise healthy, saying he can spend a full day out on the farm doing manual labour easily.

His son Dakota spent five seasons in the WHL with the Swift Current Broncos.

Life on the farm and in the NHL may seem

like very different worlds to outsiders, but it makes perfect sense to Odgers, who noted that some players don’t have anything to pour their energy into after they leave the game.

“I’ve been able to do something that I’ve had a passion for my whole life,” he said. “As much as I wanted to play hockey, I wanted to farm. I loved farming and every morning when I get up, I’m excited to do what I do on the farm.”

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Sports coaches gathered at the Neepawa Public Library for a 6:30 p.m. session on building team culture last Thursday, Sept.27. The session is an effort by Coaching Manitoba, part of Sport Ma n itoba, a nd was lead by Support L ine Coordinator Bruce Wood of Sport Manitoba. The line coordinator provided details to the Banner & Press prior to the presentation.

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“positive and healthy”, Wood stated this means “ how t o supp or t a n env ironment where athletes, young athletes [children and youth], can compete, learn, and excel in an environment that is safe and respectful.”

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Standings Team G Wayway 4 Swan Valley 5 Portage 5 Dauphin 5 Winnipeg 5 Winkler 4 Selkirk 3 Steinbach 5 Virden 5 Neepawa 4 OCN 4

W 4 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 0 0

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L OT/SO PF PA Pts 0 0 18 7 8 1 0 28 12 8 1 0 20 9 6 2 0 14 14 6 2 0 11 18 6 1 1 13 19 5 1 0 10 10 4 3 0 16 11 4 3 1 11 18 3 3 1 9 22 1 4 0 10 20 0

Leading scorers G 1. Quintin Sudom (Swan) 3 6 2. Codey Behun (Wpg) 3. Josh Tripp (Swan) 2 4. Jaden Townsend (Swan) 4 5. Drew Anderson (Way) 2 Leading scorers (Npa)

Mackenzie Belinski Michael Boutoussov Kurtis Luke

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Thursday, Sept.27 Wayway 5-3 Neepawa

First period 00:21 NEEP Marshall (1) ASST: Luke (2), Carson (1) 13:03 WAYW Vautour (1) ASST: Anderson (5), Doyle (3) PP 13:19 WAYW Fountain (1) ASST: R. Cardinal (1), A. Cardinal (1) Second period 05:32 WAYW Lawson (2) ASST: Pupp (2) 06:20 NEEP Belinski (2) ASST: Gibbons (1) Third period 01:44 WAYW Phillips (1) unassited 07:25 NEEP Skulmoski (2) ASST: Carson (2), Boutoussov (2) PP 09:51 WAYW Paisley (1) ASST: Lee (1), Doyle (4) Goaltenders NEEP- Anderson 33/38 saves (L).

WAYW - Labelle 23/26 saves (W).

Attendance - 365 at Wayway Arena

Saturday, Sept.29

Swan Valley 9-0 Neepawa

First period 08:46 - SWAN Hirst (2).

ASST: Maucieri (1).

18:11 - SWAN Osadick (1) ASST: Tripp (5), Dyck (1) Second period 10:56 - SWAN Osadick (2) ASST: Maucieri (2), Sudom (6) PP 12:21 - SWAN Mckechnie (1) ASST: Kruse (1) PP 17:42 - SWAN Townsend (3) ASST: Osadick (1), Maucieri (3) Third period 05:35 - SWAN Townsend (4) ASST: Osadick (2), Basarab (1) 12:04 - SWAN Tripp (2) ASST: Maucieri (4) PP 13:29 - SWAN Cockburn (1) ASST: Maucieri (4) PP 16:58 - SWAN Kruse (3) unassisted Goaltenders NEEP- Thornton 15/19 save (L), Benoit 14/19 saves SWAN- Davis 20/20 saves (W) Attendance - 332 at Centennial Arena

Midget Chiefs (Boys)

Sept. 28: Yellowhead 4-2 Central Plains Sept. 29: Yellowhead 3-0 Norman Oct. 6: vs. Interlake 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 7: vs. Wpg Thrashers 1:00 p.m.

Midget Chiefs (Girls)

Sept. 29: Yellowhead 7-0 Pembina Valley Oct. 5: vs. Thunder Bay 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 6: vs. Regina 11:15 a.m.

Oct. 6: vs. Weyburn 5:00 p.m.

Oct. 7 vs. Swift Current 12:15 p.m.

Bantam Chiefs (Girls)

Sept. 29: Yellowhead 1-0 Central Plains Sept. 30: Yellowhead 4-2 Central Plains Oct. 5: vs. Wpg Twins 7:50 p.m.

Oct. 6: vs. APHA Rangers 6:10 p.m.

Oct. 7: vs. Westman 9:00 a.m.

Bantam Chiefs (Boys)

Sept. 29: Yellowhead 13-4 Pembina Valley

Oct. 5: vs. Norman 6:45 p.m.

Oct. 6: vs. Eastman 11:30 a.m.

Oct. 7: vs. Wpg Sharks 1:30 p.m.

High School Athletics Soccer

AAA Varsity Boys Results (Zone 7) Sept. 27: Neepawa 2-2 Minnedosa

Oct. 2: MacGregor 0-0 Minnedosa AAA Varsity Girls Results (Zone 7) Sept. 27: Minnedosa 3-1 Neepawa

Oct. 2: Minnedosa 6-0 MacGregor

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Rural Manitoba Football League

Sept. 28: Interlake 40-16 Neepawa

Club 55 Friday League Sept. 21/18: Ladies’ High Single & Triple: Barb Grumpelt 212 & 548.

Men’s High Single & Triple: Jim King 243 & 571. Other Scores to Note: Phyllis Mauthe 150; Gail McGregor 194; Jim King 175, 153; Ed Oshust 196, 183; Melvin Oswald 177, 158, 158; Don Denoon 167, 198, 177; Muriel Porada 190, 203; Bob Lychak 172; Frank Porada 200, 211; Barb Grumpelt 190; Vivian Oswald 150, 173; Lawrence Smith 210, 153; Janice Absteiter 187; Darrell Gabler 181, 160; Pauline Hailstone 198; Norm Kendall 151, 196, 202; Marge Fischer 156; Len Pritchard 169, 191, 177. September Bowlers of the Month: Ladies - Pauline Hailstone; Men - Jim King.

A week to forget for the Neepawa Natives While Neepawa took the lead early in the game, with Brad Marshall scoring just 21 seconds into the first period, the rest of the opening frame was completely controlled by the Wolverines. Riley Vautour and Tyrae Fountain would score just 16 seconds apart, giving Wayway a 2-1 lead after the first 20 minutes of action.

Both teams would score once in the second period, with Mackenzie Belinski getting the goal for Neepawa. In the third, Drayson Skulmoski notched the lone goal for the Natives, while the Wolverines tallied two more, making the final score 5-3. Waywayseecappo goaltender Isaac Labelle stopped 23 shots for the Wolverines, while Neepawa’s Nik Anderson had a 33 save performance.

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It’s been a simply horrible week, both on and off the ice for the Neepawa Natives. First, the organization had to deal with major technical issues with their chartered bus on Thursday, Sept.

27. This forced them to have to make last minute travel arrangements in order to even make it to Waywayseecappo to play the Wolverines. Once the Natives squad did actually arrive at the Wayway Arena Complex, they were met by a much-improved Wolverines’ club that appears to be a legitimate contender this season.

Neepawa lose to Wayway The successful start of the MJHL season continued for the Waywayseecappo Wolverines on Thursday, Sept. 27. Unfortunately, their most recent success was at the expense of the Neepawa Natives, as Wayway claimed a 5-3 victory.

Disaster in the valley The travel issues that impacted the Neepawa Natives on Thursday, Sept.

27, were fully resolved by the time the organization had to hit the road

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The Manitoba Female Midget Hockey League (MFMHL) is pleased to announce that Yellowhead Chiefs forward Rylee Gluska has been selected as the CCMSelkirk Source for Sports Player of the Week for Week one ending Sept. 30.

Gluska, a third year forward who is an Honour Roll student at

Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (NACI), picked up two goals and three assists in the Chiefs 7-0 win over the Pembina Valley Hawks on Sept. 29. Neepawa’s Sadie McIntosh picked up the shutout win.

Gluska, who is a multi sport athlete including a provincial shot-put champion has been named Chief ’s Captain for the 2018-19 season.

She intends on playing college/ university hockey and wants to pursue a career in nursing.

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July 28, 2018 Mel Fischer-Plumas; Darcy Meloney-Gladstone; L. Denbow-Neepawa; Keith Windus-Arden; Ken Otto-Gladstone; Keith Windus-Arden; Allan Stewart-Gladstone; Lee Watson-Galdstone; Darrin CookWoodside; Murray James-Westbourne

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May 26, 2018 Kevin Lloy-Gladstone; Robert & Monica Ferguson-Gladstone; Steve Bennett- Gladstone; Bud Sigurdson-Gladstone; Geraldine Plas-SmithGladstone; David Reiner-Plumas; Tanner Peters-Gladstone; Ken Stewart-Shoal Lake; Bud Sigurdson-Gladstone; Keira HendersonCornwall, ON

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to Swan River on Saturday, Sept. 29.

Having said that, maybe it would have been better if Neepawa had just stayed home anyway as they were annihilated by the Swan Valley Stampeders by the score of 9-0.

Both Matthew Osadick (2 goals - 2 assists) and Josh Maucieri (4 assists) padded their stats on this night, while Stamps goaltender Michael Davis collected his first shutout of the season. It was also the coaching debut and first win for Swan Valley’s newly hired head coach and general manager Barry Wolff. For the Natives, there were very few positive takeaways from this result.

These recent defeats have dropped Neepawa’s overall record to 0-3-1 on the season. The Natives’ next game was played on Wednesday, Oct. 3, against the Winnipeg Blues and was completed after the Banner & Press publication deadline. The next game will be on Sunday, Oct. 7 versus the OCN Blizzard at 6:30 pm.

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August 25, 2018 Tom Kinley-Gladstone; Bud Sigurdson-Gladstone; Peter FehrGladstone; Joyce Rempel-Plumas; Colin Gowan-Gladstone; Marshall Sneesby-Westbourne; Ian Watson-Gladstone; Jeff Stewart-Gladstone; Roxy Hayward-Gladstone; Ray Hall-Gladstone Sept. 29, 2018 Roxy Hayward-Gladstone; Malcolm Wild-Westbourne; Tracy Stewart-Gladstone; Chuck Perrett-Arden; Betty Cogar-Gladstone; Eric Schlamb-Gladstone; Frank Porada-Gladstone; Piper HendersonCornwall, ON.; Shannon Bond-Portage la Prairie; Kevin RobertsGladstone

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Neepawa hosts hall of fame meeting

NACI compete at Zone 7 Neepawa Natives laun Cross Country Championship

NEEPAWA, MB. Aug 19, 2015 - A new initiative Natives board member C from the Neepawa Natives junior ‘A’ hockey club is the next few days, farms w reaching out to the region’s agricultural industry. Har- of Neepawa will receive a www.neepaw vest for Hockey is a project where local farm families for Hockey concept. are being asked to donate a portion of their crop to “This is something the help support the operations of the club.

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NEEPAWA, MB. Aug 19, 2015 - A new initiative Natives board member Cam Tibbett said that w a Harvest for Hockey game night early in the 2015Team general manager M from the Neepawa Natives junior ‘A’ hockey club is the next few days, farms within a 20 kilometre r 2016 MJHL regular season, where the would important foroutlining the hockey reaching out to the region’s agricultural industry. Har- of club Neepawa will receive a letter the H recognize its contributors andfamilies extend afor free gate concept. ad- connection to the region’s vest for Hockey is a project where local farm Hockey mission of upatoportion six tickets to crop all oftothe participating areais has stronga are being asked to donate of their “This is something“The the team very aexcited for Hockey farmers and farmingWe’ve families.

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The board of directors of the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame held their semi annual meeting in Neepawa on Sept. 26. High on their agenda was the selection of 2019 inductees. 16 out of 20 members were present in Neepawa for the meeting. Those present from left to right beginning with the front row: Al Robertson, Hamiota; Jack Hrehirchuk, Dauphin; Bill Kirkup, Souris; Jack Callum, Winnipeg; Gladwyn Scott, Carberry; (middle row) Al Kinley, Winnipeg; Hank Lemoine, Winnipeg; Morris Mott, Chairman, Brandon; Gerald Palidwor, Dugald; Dan Giesbrecht, Vice-chairman, Morden; (back row) David Taylor, Treasure, Neepawa; Don Schmall, Secretary, Neepawa; Morgan DePena, BB MB Rep, Winnipeg; and Glennis Scott, Morden. The Hall of Fame museum is located in the Access Event Centre at 111 Gilmour St. in Morden, MB.

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It was a great day of the NACI Cross Country team on Monday, Oct. 1 at the Zone 7 Cross Country Championships, as five local athletes closed out the day with top-5 finishes. Both Ben Perrett and Lara Denbow found themselves at the top of the podium, with Perret winning winning the Varsity Boys 5K and Denbow claiming the Junior Varsity Girls 3K. Close on Denbow’s heels was teammates Shelby Gluska, who placed second and RebeccaLynn Pedersen who was fourth. Meanwhile, Ethan

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As part of the donation, all participating farmers and their immediate families would be recognized on signage at the Yellowhead Arena, as well as online on the team website. The Neepawa Natives are also planning a Harvest for Hockey game night early in the 20152016 MJHL regular season, where the club would recognize its contributors and extend a free gate admission of up to six tickets to all of the participating Harvest for Hockey farmers and farming families.

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The medal winners from the NACI Cross Country team.

Lizotte took third place in the Junior Varsity Boys 4K race. After these solid results from Zones, the

team is now preparing for the Provincial Cross Country Championship, scheduled for Oct. 17 in

Roseilse, MB. Best of luck to all the athletes at that upcoming event.

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A solid running duo proved to be the undoing of the NACI Tigers on Friday, Sept. 28, as they lost to the Interlake Thunder by the score of 40-16. Interlake running backs Colton Nedotiafko and Graeme Perrie combined for 293 yards on the ground and three touchdowns on the way to the win.

Neepawa’s defense did have some moments, though as Cole Guilbert lead the charge with 16 tackles and one fumble recovery. Meanwhile, Colter Birnie contributed 11 tackles, a fumble recovery and a sack.

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For the Tiger’s offense, quarterback Tanner Mann had one of the biggest passing games of his high school career, going 22 of 42 for 318 yards. Unfortunately, there were also three interceptions to go along with those stats.

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Classifieds –––––––––– In Memory

BLACK, Alfred: 20 Years have passed since you left us on Sept. 26/98. Our hearts are filled with memories we gathered through the years.

All the happy times we shared are treasured souvenirs.

Loved & missed, Terry & Donna Smith

–––––––––– Coming Events

Fall "Gently Used" Sale: Neepawa United Church CEC building, Fri. Oct. 12, 1-6 p.m., Sat. Oct 13, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Extra savings Saturday bag sale. Drop off donations, Oct 9. 9-4 pm, Oct. 10. 9 - noon

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

Call Cathy 966-3365 or Janice 476-0516.

–––––––––– Personal

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

–––––––––– Auctions

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

–––––––––– For Sale

18.4 x 30 tractor tire on open center rim. Ready to put on tractor. $150.00 18.4 x 38 Goodyear radial tractor tire. $250.00. Range fed beef, slaughtered at reputable abattoir. Cut, wrapped and delivered. $4.00 per pound.

385- 2056 Leave a message. _____________________ 1974 966 IHC tractor, dual wheels, 2000 factory loader.

Needs tires. Located in rural McCreary. Asking $2,500.

Phone 250-425-1113 _____________________ 1998, 16 x 76 Grandeur Mobile Home, new roof, new deck, new flooring, new furnace and air conditioner.

Asking $105,000. Call 204868-5127 or 204-867-3607

Obituary Gazel “Gaye” Lawrence Sladek 1927 - 2018

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our cherished brother and uncle, Gazel “Gaye” Sladek, in San Francisco, California on September 17, 2018 at the age of 91 years.

A Family Service was held and Interment took place at the Gladstone Cemetery.

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

Mary Helen Ann Carvell It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Mary Helen Ann (Sladek) Carvell on September 18th, 2018 in Vancouver, BC., after a heroic battle with Parkinson’s disease.

A Family Service was held and Interment took place at the Gladstone Cemetery.

Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone~MacGregor www.clarkesfuneralhome.com Eva MacDonald On Friday, August 17, 2018, age 91 years, Eva MacDonald (Curle) passed away at the Neepawa Hospital.

Eva was born and raised in the Moore Park area and on Nov. 9/29 she married Norman MacDonald and lived on their farm in the Brookdale area until moving into the Elks Manor and then into Country Meadows.

Eva was predeceased by husband Norman in 1990, son Randy in 2016 and daughter in law Darlene in 2017.

Eva is survived by sons Terry and Larry (Sharon).

Grandchildren – Lochlyn (Jacquie) MacDonald, Taralee Martin (Pat Baker), Peggy MacDonald, Amanda MacDonald, Lauren (Richard) Frohwerk, Dustin MacDonald and 11 great grandchildren.

Graveside service was held August 22/18 at Brookdale Cemetery with Barb Jardine officiating.

Special Thanks to the staff of Country Meadows and Neepawa Hospital for the excellent care Eva received, to Barb Jardine and the Brookdale ladies and to White's Funeral Home for their guidance and support.

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• 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

–––––––––– For Rent

Apartment for rent. Bri-Mont apartments, 331 Mountain Avenue. Phone 204-3960988 _____________________ Churchill Block, Neepawa, apartment for rent. Available immediately. Phone or text 204-841-1298 _____________________ Room for rent in Neepawa, including utilities, $500.

Call 204-476-5596 or 204841-3283. _____________________ TRAILER RENTALS: cargo, dump, equipment, auto, livestock/horse. FORK LIFT TELEPORT 729-8989

–––––––––– For Sale or Rent

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

–––––––––– Vehicles

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

726-8199, Brandon

–––––––––– Feed & Seed

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

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

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For all the food, flowers, donations, cards, phone calls and visits.

Gone too soon, will be deeply missed.

Caroline and Darren Harding

In Memory In loving memory of

Barbara Ann Kasprick 1939 - 2015 Although the days, months and years may go by, you are always on our minds, in our hearts, never forgotten and always loved. You are our forever Angel and you are with us all the time.

Forever loved by your family.

Please check your ad when first published The Banner will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion

Restrictions in daily activities?

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

4-H is for Everyone Under the leadership of caring adults, youth will learn the value of belonging and develop many skills which will last the rest of their life.

Go to www.4h.mb.ca or call 204-726-6136 to find out how to become a 4-H member or leader.

Prepare your business to SOAR! Place an Ad in your local newspaper!

Ph: 204-476-3401 Email: ads@neepawabanner.com

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SALE OF LANDS FOR ARREARS OF TAXES TOWN OF NEEPAWA

Pursuant to subsection 367(7) of The Municipal Act, notice is hereby given that unless the tax arrears for the designated year and costs in respect of the hereinafter described properties are paid in full to the Municipality prior to the commencement of the auction, the Municipality will on the 1st day of November, 2018, at the hour of 2:00 PM, at Town of Neepawa Council Chambers, 275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, Manitoba, proceed to sell by public auction the following described properties: Roll Number

Description

Assessed Value

32400

AT NEEPAWA AND BEING: LOT 2 PLAN 21586 NLTO IN SW 1/4 33-14-15 WPM - 153 MILL ST

L -$39,700 B -$155,600

36000

AT NEEPAWA AND BEING: PARCEL ONE: THE W 1/2 OF LOTS L -$37,600 18 AND 19 BLOCK 6 PLAN 222 NLTO EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS VESTED IN THE CROWN (MANITOBA) BY THE REAL PROPERTY ACT IN SW 1/4 33-14-15 WPM PARCEL TWO: THE E 1/2 OF LOTS 18 AND 19 BLOCK 6 PLAN 222 NLTO IN SW 1/4 33-14-15 WPM - 311 5TH AVE

$16,156.15

82000

AT NEEPAWA AND BEING: PARCEL ONE: LOTS 17, 18 AND 19 L -$45,400 BLOCK 80 PLAN 348 NLTO IN NE 1/4 28 AND SE 1/4 33-14-15 B -$49,100 WPM PARCEL TWO: ALL THAT PORTION OF THE N 1/2 OF PUBLIC LANE (NOW CLOSED) LYING SOUTH OF LOTS 17, 18 AND 19 AND BETWEEN THE PRODUCTION SLY OF THE WEST LIMIT OF LOT 17 AND THE EAST LIMIT OF LOT 19 ALL IN BLOCK 80 PLAN 348 NLTO IN NE 1/4 28 AND SE 1/4 33-14-15 WPM - 344 MAIN STREET

$4,926.17

121300

AT NEEPAWA AND BEING: LOT 3 BLOCK 5 PLAN 26984 NLTO IN L -$28,700 SW 1/4 33-14-15 WPM - 244 HAMILTON ST B -$47,200

$17,014.76

Special thank you to Dr. Wiebe, nursing staff and ambulance of Neepawa, also to all the doctors, nursing staff of I.C.U. 4th floor of Brandon Hospital for the excellent care.

Thank you to Father Mark for the wonderful graveside service and the Clarke's Funeral Home for all they have done for us.

Hip or Knee Replacement?

Notice

Thank You Thank you to everyone who expressed their sympathy in the loss of my husband, father Larry Harding.

Miscellaneous

Trouble Walking?

204-453-5372

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Polonia Fall Supper

Tuesday October 9th, 2018 at 7:00 pm Arts Forward, 293 Mountain Ave, Neepawa If you have specific questions you would like asked at the Forum, please call the Neepawa & District Chamber of Commerce Office 204-476-5292 and leave a message or email your question to info@neepawachamber.com

Health

Rick & Carol Bannerman of Neepawa and James & Tawnis McLeod of Elkhorn are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their children, Leah & Kyle on March 6, 2019 in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

Sunday, October 14, 2018 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Delicious Meal!

Town of Neepawa Public Municipal Election Forum

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

Engagement

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Polled Hereford bred heifers.

Vern Kartanson, Minnedosa.

204-867-2627 or 204-8677315

To place an ad:

Amount of Arrears & Costs for Which Property May be Offered for Sale $9,823.90

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

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

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

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

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

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

• The purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant possession.

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

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

Dated this 17th day of September, 2018.

Managed by: Colleen Synchyshyn Chief Administrative Officer Town of Neepawa Phone: (204) 476-7603 Fax: (204) 476-7624

Fuel Good Day a success

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UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Co-op Gas Bar in Neepawa participated in the Co-op Fuel Good day, donating 10 cents per litre of gas sold on Sept. 18th to support STARS Air Ambulance.

Pictured from left: STARS medics Jazmyn Cudney and Josh Tait, NeepawaGladstone Co-op Gas Bar/ C-store manager Preston Jarema and Mike Lamb of 96.1 Bob-FM in Brandon.

PHOTO BY GORD GILBERTSON

Notice

NOTICE OF ELECTION TOWN OF NEEPAWA

R REMINDE

Notice is hereby given that a vote of The Town of Neepawa will be taken to elect a Mayor and six (6) Councillors from the following duly nominated candidates:

For the Office of Mayor de GROOT, Adrian McCUTCHEON, Blake

For the Office of Councillor CAMERON, Darryn COCKBURN, Jim DIETRICH, Dean GERRARD, Darryl HEDLEY, Brian JAREMA, Isobel KOSTENCHUK, Marijka NADEAU, Jason PARROTT, Murray PUDLO, Darren SYRIK, Bill

VOTING PLACES Voting places will be open for voting on Wednesday the 24th day of October, 2018 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at Yellowhead Centre Hall, 175 Mountain Ave, Neepawa, MB. IDENTIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED BEFORE BEING ALLOWED TO VOTE. A person may be required to produce one piece of government issued photo identification (for example - driver’s license or passport) or at least two other documents that provide proof of identity.

ADVANCE VOTING For the purpose of accommodating persons who are qualified to vote, but who have reason to believe that they will be absent or otherwise unable to attend their proper voting place on election day, an advance voting opportunity will be located at the Town of Neepawa Civic Administration Office, 275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, MB, and will be open Wednesday, October 10, 2018 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

MOBILE VOTING For the purpose of accommodating persons who are qualified to vote, but reside at a health care facility or one of the identified locations below, a mobile voting station will be set up at the following facilities and locations on Election Day: Country Meadows PCH 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Neepawa Hospital 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Yellowhead Manor 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Kinsmen Kourts 4:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Elks Manor 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

APPLICATION TO VOTE BY SEALED ENVELOPE A voter who is unable to go in person to the voting place or vote in advance, may apply in person, in writing, or by fax to the senior election official at Box 339, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0, fax (204) 476-7624 If applying in person*, a voter may apply between September 26, 2018 and October 21, 2018. * A voter applying in person may pick up a sealed envelope ballot package at the time of application.

If applying by mail or fax**, a voter may apply between September 26, 2018 and October 21, 2014. ** A voter applying by mail or fax will receive a sealed envelope ballot package by regular post, or by making alternative arrangements with the senior election official.

Colleen Synchyshyn, Senior Election Official Town of Neepawa, Phone (204) 476-7603

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Deadline Tuesday Noon Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines.

On the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive representations from any persons who wish to make them in respect to the following matter: RM OF ROSEDALE BY-LAW NO. 9-2018 being an AMENDMENT to replace BY-LAW NO. 5-88, as amended.

HEARING LOCATION: RM of Rosedale Municipal Office, 282 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, MB DATE & TIME: October 12, 2018 at 10:15 AM GENERAL INTENT OF BY-LAW NO. 9-2018 A periodic review of the entire RM of Rosedale Zoning By-law to bring it into conformance with the new Neepawa & Area Development Plan No. 108.

AREA AFFECTED: Entire RM of Rosedale FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jeff Braun, Neepawa & Area Planning District 275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, MB Phone: 1-204-476-3277 Email: jeff@neepawaareaplanning.com A copy of the above proposal and supporting material may be inspected at the location noted above during normal office hours, Monday to Friday. Copies may be made and extracts taken therefrom, upon request.

UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

On the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive representations from any persons who wish to make them in respect to the following matter: TOWN OF NEEPAWA BY-LAW NO. 3184-18 being an AMENDMENT to replace the TOWN OF NEEPAWA ZONING BY-LAW NO. 2650, as amended.

HEARING LOCATION: Town of Neepawa Municipal Office, 275 Hamilton Street , Neepawa, MB DATE & TIME: October 16, 2018 at 7:05 PM GENERAL INTENT OF BY-LAW NO. 3184 A periodic review of the entire Town of Neepawa Zoning By-law to bring it into conformance with the new Neepawa & Area Development Plan No. 108.

AREA AFFECTED: Entire Town of Neepawa FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jeff Braun, Neepawa & Area Planning District 275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, MB Phone: 1-204-476-3277 Email: jeff@neepawaareaplanning.com A copy of the above proposal and supporting material may be inspected at the location noted above during normal office hours, Monday to Friday. Copies may be made and extracts taken therefrom, upon request.

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MINTO-ODANAH

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF HEARING Road Closing By-law No. 5/18

NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Subsection 290(2) of The Municipal Act that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah has scheduled a public hearing at the Municipal Office, located at 49 Main Street S., in the Town of Minnedosa, in Manitoba, on Thursday the 11th day of October, 2018, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. to consider a By-Law for the following purpose: To close as a Public Road or Highway the following: All those portions of municipal road shown on a plan prepared by Steven Bradley Richmond, Manitoba Land Surveyor, on the 23rd day of July, 2018, and sworn to by him on the 23rd day of July, 2018 and being Parcels A and B, south of SE ¼ Section 6-15-18 wpm, on deposit in the NLTO as 1811-2016.

To convey title of the above mentioned portions of Municipal Road, once closed, to Ernest Lee Noordenbos and Marilyn Rebecca Noordenbos.

NOTICE is further given that a copy of the proposed By-Law is on file in the office of the Chief Administrative Officer of the Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah, at the Municipal Office at 49 Main Street S. in the Town of Minnedosa, in Manitoba.

NOTICE is further given that during the public hearing the Council of the Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah will allow any interested person to make representation, ask questions or register an objection.

Dated at the Town of Minnedosa this 21st day of September, A.D. 2018.

Aaren Robertson, C.M.M.A. Chief Administrative Officer, R.M. of Minto-Odanah PH: 204-867-3282, mintoodanah@wcgwave.ca

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NOMINATION RESULTS SCHOOL TRUSTEES THE FOLLOWING ARE THE NOMINATION RESULTS FOR SCHOOL TRUSTEE OF BEAUTIFUL PLAINS SCHOOL DIVISION Ward 1 – Carberry & Area - ELECTION (3 Trustees to be elected) Lavern Biehn Amanda–Rose Bourget Richard Manns John McNeily Ward 2 – Neepawa and Area (4 Trustees) Garth Hunter ELECTED (Acclamation) Kathleen Guillas ELECTED (Acclamation) Wendy Menzies ELECTED (Acclamation) 1 Vacancy (to be determined by new Board of Trustees)

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NOTICE OF ELECTION TOWN OF MINNEDOSA Notice is hereby given that a vote of TOWN OF MINNEDOSA will be taken to elect Six Councillors from the following duly nominated candidates: For the offices of Councillor: 1. DOWSETT, JIM 2. SWAIN, CLARKE 3. MacDOWALL, JUDITH 4. BUTLER, GRANT 5. BLAIS, MARK 6. SALER, RICK 7. TAYLOR, FRANK 8. DOWSETT, THOMAS For the office of Mayor: *** ACCLAIMED SKATCH, PAT VOTING PLACES Voting places will be open for voting on Wednesday the 24th day of October 2018 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the Minnedosa Community Conference Centre.

IDENTIFICATION WILL BE REQUIRED BEFORE BEING ALLOWED TO VOTE. A person may be required to produce one piece of government issued photo identification (for example - driver’s license or passport) or at least two other documents that provide proof of identity.

ADVANCE VOTING For the purpose of accommodating persons who are qualified to vote, but who have reason to believe that they will be absent or otherwise unable to attend their proper voting place on election day, an advance voting opportunity will be located at the Town of Minnedosa in the West Wing and will be open Friday, October 12, 2018 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

MOBILE VOTING For the purpose of accommodating persons who are qualified to vote, but reside at a health care facility, a mobile voting station will be set up at the following health care facilities on election day: 1. MINNEDOSA DISTRICT HOSPITAL BETWEEN 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM 2. MINNEDOSA PERSONAL CARE HOME BETWEEN 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM APPLICATION TO VOTE BY SEALED ENVELOPE A voter who is unable to go in person to the voting place or vote in advance, may apply in person, in writing, or by fax (204) 867-2686 to the senior election official at 103 Mail Street South.

If applying in person*, a voter may apply between September 26, 2018 and October 19, 2018. * A voter applying in person may pick up a sealed envelope ballot package at the time of application.

If applying by mail or fax**, a voter may apply between September 26,2018 and October 19,2018. ** A voter applying by mail or fax will receive a sealed envelope ballot package by regular post, or by making alternative arrangements with the senior election official.

DONNA M. DILLABOUGH Senior election official

TOWN OF MINNEDOSA Name of Local Authority

204-867-2727 WORK 204-867-2105 HOME S.E.O. telephone number

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Notice NOTICE OF ELECTION - 2018 THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ALONSA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the voters of The Rural Municipality of Alonsa will be taken to elect Reeve, Ward 1 Councillor, Ward 4 Councillor and Ward 5 Councillor from the following duly nominated candidates: For the Office of Reeve: 1. ESPENELL, Michael 2. BRUCE, James 3. ASHAM, Stan (Incumbent) For the Office of Ward 1 Councillor 1. RODRIGUEZ, Rhonna 2. MAILMAN, Colin

Dated at the Town of Neepawa this 20th day of September 2018.

Shannon Bayes Senior Election Official Beautiful Plains School Division

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SCHOOL TRUSTEE ELECTION Notice is hereby given that a vote of the Electors in the Beautiful Plains School Division will be taken to elect School Trustees from the following duly nominated candidates: Ward 1 – Carberry & Area Three (3) Trustees to be Elected Lavern Biehn Amanda-Rose Bourget Richard Manns John McNeily

For the Office of Ward 4 Councillor 1. DUBOIS, Gordon 2. BROWN, Michael For the Office of Ward 5 Councillor 1. CLARKE, Jonathan 2. DAYHOLOS, Terry (Incumbent) Note: Eldon Campbell was acclaimed as Councillor for Ward 2, Edward Waczko was acclaimed as Councillor for Ward 3, and Logan Dumanske was acclaimed as Councillor for Ward 6. Also, William Cabak, Stan Fashoway and Harry Harris were acclaimed as Committee Members for the L.U.D. of Alonsa.

VOTING PLACES

VOTING PLACES Polls for Voting will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at the following locations:

Voting places will be open for voting on Wednesday, the 24th day of October, 2018, between 8:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. at the following places:

Ward 1 – Carberry & Area Poll 1-1 For Residents of the Town of Carberry Carberry Community Memorial Hall Carberry, MB

Reeve – Ward 2 Electors Kinosota Community Centre – Kinosota, MB

Poll 1-2 For Residents of the former R. M. of North Cypress (New Wards 1, 2, 3, & 4 of North Cypress – Langford) Carberry Community Memorial Hall Carberry, MB Identification for voting may be requested.

ADVANCE POLLING For the purpose of accommodating persons who are qualified to vote and who have reason to believe that they will be absent or otherwise unable to attend their proper polling place on the day fixed for election, an advance polling place will be located at the Town of Carberry and Municipality of North Cypress-Langford Office, 316 fourth Ave. in Carberry, and will be open on Wednesday, October 17th between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

APPLICATION TO VOTE BY SEALED ENVELOPE A voter who is unable to go in person to the voting place or vote in advance, may apply in person, in writing, or by fax to the senior election official at Box 700, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 or fax to 476-3606. When applying by mail or fax, a voter may apply between October 3rd and October 21st, 2018. A voter applying by mail or fax will receive a sealed envelope ballot package by regular post, or by making alternative arrangements with the senior elections official. Applications to vote by mail must include a completed “Application to Vote by Sealed Envelope” form and a copy of an official identification. Forms are available on the School Division home page website at www. beautifulplainssd.ca or at the Division Office in Neepawa.

If applying in person, a voter may apply at the School Division Office in Neepawa, MB located at 213 Mountain Avenue during normal office hours between October 3rd and October 21st, 2018. A voter applying in person may pick up a sealed envelope ballot package at the time of application. Identification will be required.

MOVING POLL A mobile voting station will be set up at the following facilities: 1. Carberry Health Center & Personal Care Home 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

2. Brookdale School 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

DATED at the Town of Neepawa, in the Province of Manitoba, this 20th day of September, 2018.

Shannon Bayes; Senior Elections Official Phone#: 204-476-2388 Fax#: 204-476-3606

Reeve & Councillor – Ward 1 Westlake Community Centre - Eddystone, MB

Reeve – Ward 2A Electors Bacon Ridge Old Nurses Station By Post Office – Bacon Ridge, MB Reeve – Ward 3 Electors Alonsa Community Centre – Alonsa, MB Reeve & Councillor – Ward 4 Alonsa Community Centre – Alonsa, MB Reeve & Councillor – Ward 5 Amaranth Community Centre – Amaranth, MB Reeve – Ward 6 Electors Amaranth Community Centre – Amaranth, MB Identification May be Required Before Being Allowed to Vote. A person may be required to produce one piece of government issued photo identification (for example – driver’s license or passport) or at least two other documents that provide proof of identity.

ADVANCE VOTING For the purpose of accommodating persons who are qualified to vote, but who have reason to believe that they will be absent or otherwise unable to attend their proper voting place on election day, an advance voting opportunity will be located at The R.M. of Alonsa office, 20 Railway Avenue, Alonsa Manitoba and will be open Friday, October 19th, 2018, between 8:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. APPLICATION TO VOTE BY SEALED ENVELOPE A voter who is unable to go in person to the voting place or vote in advance, may apply in person, in writing, or by fax to the Senior Election Official at Box 127, Alonsa, MB R0H 0A0 & Fax (204) 767-2044.

If applying in person, a voter may apply between September 26th, 2018, and October 21st, 2018. A voter applying in person may pick up a sealed envelope ballot package at the time of application.

If applying by mail or fax, a voter may apply between now and October 21st, 2018. A voter applying by mail or fax will receive a sealed envelope ballot package by regular post or by making alternative arrangements with Senior Election Official. Identification is required.

Dated at the R.M. of Alonsa, in the Province of Manitoba, this 20th day of September, 2018.

Pamela Sul, Senior Election Official Rural Municipality of Alonsa (204) 767-2054 Phone (204) 767-2044 Fax Email: rmalonsa@inetlink.ca

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Notice NOTICE OF ELECTION

Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone Notice is hereby given that a vote of the Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone will be taken to elect a Mayor, 6 Councillors at Large and 2 LUD Committee Members from the following duly nominated candidates: For the office of Mayor: 1. KINLEY, SCOTT 2. ARTHUR, KEITH For the offices of Councillor: 1. COUTTS, ARNOLD 2. DOELL, GERALD 3. SIGURDSON, BUD 4. MELONEY, DARCY 5. SMITH, MURRAY 6. CALLANDER, RICHARD 7. ARKSEY, KERRY 8. ARMSTRONG, AARON 9. FERGUSON, MONICA 10. STANLEY, DAVID 11. COUBROUGH, DAWN 12. MACLENNAN, KERRY 13. BJARNARSON, RANDY For the office of LUD of Plumas Committee 1. JONES, AL 2. WATTS, RANDY 3. WOLKE, SHERRIE-ANN 4. SELLERS, JACK VOTING PLACES Voting places will be open for voting on Wednesday the 24th day of October, 2018 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at: Poll #1 - Plumas Senior Citizen’s Centre - 102 White St E., Plumas MB (residents or landowners north of Road 85N between west municipal boundary and West side of Rd 61W) Poll #2 - former Lakeview Municipal Office - 101 Main St N, Langruth MB (residents or landowners north of Road 85N between east municipal boundary and East side of Rd 61W) Poll #3 - Gladstone District Community Centre - 79 5th St, Gladstone MB (residents or land owners south of Road 85N) Please call the Municipal Office if you are unsure of where to vote.

IDENTIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED BEFORE BEING ALLOWED TO VOTE. A person may be required to produce one piece of government issued photo identification (for example - driver’s license or passport) or at least two other documents that provide proof of identity.

ADVANCE VOTING For the purpose of accommodating persons who are qualified to vote, but who have reason to believe that they will be absent or otherwise unable to attend their proper voting place on election day, an advance voting opportunity will be located at the Westbourne Longburn Community Centre – 901 Main St, Westbourne MB on Friday, October 12, 2018 and will be open between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. and at the Glad-West Recreation Office -65619 Hwy 16 W, Gladstone, MB on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 and will be open between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

MOBILE VOTING For the purpose of accommodating persons who are qualified to vote, but reside at a health care facility, a mobile voting station will be set up at the following health care facilities on Monday, October 22, 2018: 1. Third Crossing Manor – 175 Dennis St W, Gladstone from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

2. Seven Regions Health Centre – 24 Mill St, Gladstone from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

APPLICATION TO VOTE BY SEALED ENVELOPE A voter who is unable to go in person to the voting place or vote in advance, may apply in person, in writing, or by fax to the Senior Election Official at 14 Dennis St E, Box 150, Gladstone MB R0J 0T0, or 204-385-2391.

If applying in person*, a voter may apply between September 26, 2018 and October 21, 2018. * A voter applying in person may pick up a sealed envelope ballot package at the time of application.

If applying by mail or fax**, a voter may apply between July 26, 2018 and October 21, 2018. ** A voter applying by mail or fax will receive a sealed envelope ballot package by regular post, or by making alternative arrangements with the Senior Election Official.

Eileen Peters Senior Election Official Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone 204-385-2233

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With the Banner & Press reaching 8,000 homes, so are many others!

Book and ad to get your listing seen by contacting us at:

204-476-3401 OR ads@neepawabanner.com Notice UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

On the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive representations from any persons who wish to make them in respect to the following matter: MUNICIPALITY OF GLENELLA-LANSDOWNE BY-LAW NO. 14/2018 being an AMENDMENT to replace and consolidate the RM OF LANSDOWNE BY-LAW NO.2074/00 AND RM OF GLENNELLA BY-LAW NO. 6-2004, as amended.

HEARING LOCATION: Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne Municipal Office, 50 Main Street South, Glenella, MB DATE & TIME: October 11, 2018 at 1:00 PM GENERAL INTENT OF BY-LAW NO. 14/2018 A periodic review and consolidation of the entire RM of Lansdowne and RM of Glenella Zoning By-laws to bring it into conformance with the new Neepawa & Area Development Plan No. 108.

AREA AFFECTED: Entire Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jeff Braun, Neepawa & Area Planning District 275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, MB Phone: 1-204-476-3277 Email: jeff@neepawaareaplanning.com A copy of the above proposal and supporting material may be inspected at the location noted above during normal office hours, Monday to Friday. Copies may be made and extracts taken therefrom, upon request.

NOTICE OF ELECTION Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne Notice is hereby given that a vote of the Municipality of Glenella - Lansdowne will be taken to elect: COUNCILLOR FOR WARD FOUR From the following duly nominated candidates: Gillies, Scott McCutchin, Bryan Note: the following candidates were acclaimed: Richard Funk as Reeve Greg McConnell as Councillor for ward one Roland Marohn as Councillor for ward two Don Boxall as Councillor for ward three Arnie Suski as Councillor for ward five John Pottinger as Councillor for ward six VOTING PLACES Voting places will be open for voting on Wednesday, the 24th, day of October, 2018 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at Arden Community Centre – 411 Saskatchewan Avenue, Arden, MB IDENTIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED BEFORE BEING ALLOWED TO VOTE. A person may be required to produce one piece of government issued photo identification (for example - driver’s license or passport) or at least two other documents that provide proof of identity.

ADVANCE VOTING For the purpose of accommodating persons who are qualified to vote but who have reason to believe that they will be absent or otherwise unable to attend their proper voting place on election day, an advance voting opportunity will be located at the Arden Municipal Office and will be open on Wednesday, the 17th day of October, 2018, between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

APPLICATION TO VOTE BY SEALED ENVELOPE An voter who is unable to go in person to the voting place or vote in advance, may apply in person, in writing, or by fax to the senior election official at Box 10, Glenella, MB, R0J 0V0, fax number: 204-352-4100. If applying in person*, a voter may apply between September 26th, 2018 and October 21st, 2018. *A voter applying in person may pick up a sealed envelope ballot package at the time of application.

If applying by mail or fax**, a voter may apply between September 26th, 2018 and October 21st, 2018. **a voter applying by mail or fax will receive a sealed envelope ballot package by regular post, or by making alternative arrangements with the senior election official.

Wendy Wutzke, Senior Election Official Municipality of Glenella - Lansdowne Box 10 Glenella, Manitoba R0J 0V0 Phone: 204-352-4281 Fax: 204-352-4100

Sales Cooling Down?

Tender TENDER FOR SNOW REMOVAL Tenders are being accepted for Snow Clearing & Removal at:

Neepawa Health Centre & PCH interested parties are required to contact Malcolm Jones, Maintenance Supervisor at 204-476-7870 to review specific tender requirements.

Prairie Mountain Health is not obligated to accept the lowest or any tender.

Closing date: 1200 hours October 15, 2018 Tenders to be submitted to: Chris Couling Area Manager Capital/Infrastructure South Box 579 Souris, MB R0K 2C0 Or email: ccouling@pmh-mb.ca

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RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ROSEDALE

PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF REVISION

Public notice is hereby given that the 2019 Assessment Roll of the Rural Municipality of Rosedale has been delivered to the Municipal Office at 282 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, MB, and is open for inspection during regular business hours. Applications for revision may be in accordance with sections 42 and 43 of the Municipal Assessment Act APPLICATION FOR REVISION: 42(1) A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgage in possession of property under section 114(1) of The Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay taxes on the property, or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to: a) liability to taxation; b) amount of an assessed value; c) classification of property; or d) a refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13(2).

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: 43(1) An application for revision must: a) be made in writing; b) set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which a revision is sought; c) state the grounds on which the application is based; and d) be filed by: (i) delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office indicated in the public notice given under subsection 41(2), or (ii) serving it upon the secretary, at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board as indicated in public notice.

The Board of Revision will sit on Friday, November 9, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers of the Rural Municipality of Rosedale to hear applications.

Applications for revision must be received by the Secretary of the Board by 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 24th, 2018.

Dated this 5th day of October 2018 Kara Sylvester Chief Administrative Officer Board of Revision Rural Municipality of Rosedale Box 100 Neepawa, Manitoba R0J 1H0

Classified Ad Deadline Tuesday Noon

Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines.

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION Invites

Snow Removal Tenders Turtle River School Division invites tenders for Snow Removal at the following locations: Alonsa School • McCreary School Glenella School • Ste. Rose School Ecole Laurier • Bus Garage McCreary Please tender separately for each location. Tenders are to be on a per hour basis complete with specification of snow removal equipment and individual per hour rate.

Tenders clearly marked SNOW REMOVAL TENDER will be accepted by the undersigned until 12:00 noon Tuesday, October 9, 2018.

Mark envelopes: SNOW REMOVAL TENDER The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Send Sealed Tenders to: Dean Bluhm, Transportation/Maintenance Supervisor Turtle River School Division Box 309 McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0 Phone: 204-835-2067 Fax: 204-835-2426 deanb@trsd.ca

Real Estate

PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF REVISION Public Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Rolls for the year 2019 have been deposited in the office of the Chief Administrative Officer of The Town of Neepawa and are open to public inspection at 275 Hamilton St., Neepawa, Manitoba.

The Board of Revision of The Town of Neepawa will sit as a Board of Revision of the said Assessment Rolls and to hear applications on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at the hour of 6:00 p.m. at the Board Room of The Town of Neepawa Municipal Office, 275 Hamilton St., Neepawa, Manitoba.

APPLICATION FOR REVISION SECTION 42(1) Any person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property under Section 114 (1) of the Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay the taxes on the property, or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to: a. liability to taxation; b. amount of an assessed value; c. classification of property; or d. refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under Section 13(2) APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 43(1) An application for revision must: a. be made in writing; b. set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which the revision is sought; c. state the grounds on which the application is based; and d. be filed by: i. delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office indicated in the public notice given under subsection 41(2) or ii. serving it upon the CAO, at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board, as indicated in the public notice.

Prior to filing a complaint against the liability to taxation, the amount of the assessed value, or the classification of property, you are encouraged to discuss the matter with the Provincial Municipal Assessment Branch: Minnedosa, ph. (204) 867-4760.

Please note that the deadline for lodging such complaints of appeals for the above 2018 assessment roll is Monday, November 5, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.

Dated at The Town of Neepawa, this 4th day of October, 2018.

Colleen Synchyshyn, C.M.M.A. Chief Administrative Officer Box 339, 275 Hamilton St. ~ Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Ph (204) 476-7600 ~ Fax (204) 476-7624 neepawa@wcgwave.ca ~ www.neepawa.ca

2008 custom built 1100 bungalow on 56x132 level lot, 22x62 concrete front drive. Open concept with vaulted ceilings. 4 bedrooms, main floor laundry. Basement developed. EFA furnace, AC, HVR,CV, WS, EHWT,ICF foundation, wrap around deck 16x10, 10x8 garden shed.

Home is wheelchair friendly.

Open House Sun. Oct. 7, 2:30-4:00 pm, 319 2nd St SE, Minnedosa MB. $327,500.

Ph/text 204 867 0821 for viewing or info.

MADISON PLACE (Seniors Complex)

397 1st Ave, Neepawa, MB OCCUPANCY Available Nov 1/18 Includes: 1,250 sq. ft of living space, Single attached garage, in-suite laundry, heat, hydro, water, snow and grass removal For further information please call Troy Mutch at 204-212-1010 or Michelle Gerrard at 204-841-1141

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Rural families see green under Pallister’s carbon tax

Help Wanted Jarvis Trucking Ltd, Gladstone, MB.

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

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

Help Wanted Full time and part time meat cutters & meat wrappers as well as clean up personnel.

Phone 204-385-2506 for interview, please supply resume with references.

CLASS 1 TRUCK DRIVER

By Wab Kinew LEADER OF MB NDP

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

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

invites applications for a

half time Educational Assistant at Hazel M. Kellington School

This Educational Assistant position is half time (2.875 hours per day in the morning) which will commence on a mutually agreed upon date.

The successful candidate must complete a Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry check.

Previous applicants must submit an updated cover letter and resume.

Any further inquiries regarding this position can be made to Rhonda Dickenson at 476-2388.

Send application including references by NOON, Tuesday, October 9th to: Rhonda Dickenson Coordinator of Student Services Beautiful Plains School Division Box 700, Neepawa, MB, R0J 1H0 TEL: (204) 476-2388 FAX: (204) 476-3606 EMAIL: bpsd@bpsd.mb.ca

Daughter On Call hiring

Health Care Aides and Companions full-time

in the Brandon-Minnedosa-Neepawa area.

Please email your resume to james@daughteroncall.com

Only those selected for a short list will be contacted.

Others are thanked for their interest now.

Auction Sales McSherry Auction

FOODS Meat Cutters/Production Personnel

12 Patterson Dr. Stonewall, MB

20th Bi- Annual Gun Auction

Sat Oct 20th 9:30 AM Accepting Guns, Restricted Guns, Ammo, & Gun or Hunting Related * Always Huge Crowds of Interest!

Coast to Coast Proxy Bidding!

Call or Email to Consign!

(204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

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FARM ESTATE AUCTION FOR THE LATE BERNARD DURSTON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2018 AT 10:30 AM Location: South from Dauphin, MB, to Junction of Hwys #5 & #10, 2 Miles East, 1/2 Mile South. Contact: Bob at 204-572-572-5247 Auctioneers Notes: There should only be about 1 hour of smaller selling, please be on time.

TRACTORS: JD 2955 FWA tractor with 740 MSL loader & bucket, joystick control, good rubber; 3-prong bale spear, grapple, manure bucket, snow pusher for JD front-end loader; bucket-mountRanch bale spear; Versatile 875 4wd tractor, exc main rubber & good Retirement Auction forduals; IH 1066 Tractor, cab, duals, loader; 1505 MF tractor, vgZamyrkut main rubber, 3208 CAT, 3162 hrs showing; Greg &4wd Ruth 1805 MF 4wd tractor (as is), recent transmission work, engine running; JD 830 diesel tractor, Saturday 5th - 10:30am Rorketon MB vg cond; JD “A” tractor, goodMay tin & condition; 10’ A-frame-blade; TRUCKS: 1982 GMC 6000, 3-ton truck, 15’ box & hitch, possibly safetied; 1977 GMC 6000, 4-spd, 350 14’ box From Ste Rose, MB- 17 miles N on PTH #276,Magnetmotor, Road 2¼& hoist; 1977 F600 Truck, 14’ gravel B&H; 1985 GMC 1500 reg cab, decent body, no safety; 1981 miles NE.Or From Rorketon, MB Corner on 276, 2 miles S, 1½ Dodge 250 ¾ ton 4x4 AT, decent body, no safety; 1960 Ford F-600 truck, 12’ B&H, no safety; ½ flat S. deck, GPS:10’51°32 N 99°29'W ‘50s Ford F155, 1.5-tonE,truck gravel dump box trailer; HARVEST, HAYIING & AUGERS: (2) MF 860 SP combines, Melroe pickups, choppers; MF 750 SP combine; straight NH 8870 FWA tractor • 2005 FORD TL100 FWA tractor cut header; JD 2420 Diesel SP swather 21’,NHKeer-shears, pickup reel,c/w sideBUHLER shift for dbl2595 swath; FEL • David Brown 885grain tractor tractor CAT 931 crawler/ 18’ Self-propelled swather; vac;• DEUTZ Westfield DX160 MK 100-51 swing• auger, W80-46 Grain Auger, loader • FARMALL MDhay tractor INLAND HAYLINER 12 bale doubleconditioner arm picker PTO; other grain augers; trailer• w/5th wheel converter hitch; 12’ mower hyd• swing, 8’ poly roller, 5-Hitch wheeltri-axel hay rake, 6’ steel TILLAGE AND1050 SEEDING: 660 NH balerswath • PINTLE trailer forswath smallroller; crawler • VICON 9 air seeder, rubber packer, 3-bar harrows, twin air tank; 54’ fiberglass Case cultivator, wheel hay 42’ rakewith • MORRIS MH310 hoetype drills c/w SA/FA • Fertilizer V applicator kit; 60’ bar,c/w auto fold,gal excplastic cond; 72’ flex• coil harrows 5 bars; tank • Inland 60’harrow field packer sprayer 500 tank 27’tyne CCIL deep –tiller c/w34’ cultivator; “207” 42’ deep tiller, 3NH bar 1441 tyne harrows; tandem disk; 36’ 36’ cultivator; harrows • 2000 14’ disk14’bine • NH688 rddeep balertiller; • CCIL 9600 PTtank for sprayer;• 12’ LAWN & GARDEN and RECREATIONAL: XLT and combine 357deep NH tiller; mix mill • 18’ 400 Versatile swather c/w plu1997 reelsPolaris • 6’ steel Honda 300 ATVs; riding mower; NEW roto tiller attachment for garden tractor; lawn tractor, swath roller • WESTFIELD 7” X 36’ grain auger c/w HONDA 13hp motor • bagger; 6’ tow for rough mower; quad mount sprayer; ATV garden wagon; skidoo sleigh, 6’ WESTFIELD W series 8” x41’ grain auger pto • 75bu 2 wheel hopper box trailer steel drag; OTHER ITEMS: Honda 2500 generator, welder, tanks, utility trailers, culverts, etc. c/w hyd chute YAMAHA 97-99 350 Big Bear 4x4stove, quadqty• YAMAHA 350 wheels, Big COLLECTIBLES• & ANTIQUES: early– wood/electric cook wooden wagon Bear 4x4 • parts, See full listing andand pictures @ www.gartonsauction.com !!! Call other wagon qty glass bricks, much more.

Greg directly at (204) 732-2213 for more information on the equipment For full listing and pictures, visit www.gartonsauction.com.

Terms: Same day payment on all purchases; we accept cash or credit card; All items sold as is, where is; deletions; Auctioneer not responsible for any accidents. No buyers premiums.

Auctioneer and owners not responsible for errors or omissions; Sale is subject to additions and/or

Auction Service SERVING THE PARKLAND AND SURROUNDING AREAS SINCE 1992 PO BOX 543 DAUPHIN, MB R7N 2V3 Phone (204) 629-2583 garton@inetlink.ca Cell: (204) 648-4541 www.gartonsauction.com

Ranch Retirement Auction for Greg & Ruth Zamyrkut

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

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

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

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

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

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

As such, we place a great deal of emphasis on attracting, developing and retaining good people, and consider every one of our employees to be a highly-valued member of the HyLife family. To that end, we are committed to providing a working environment that not only fosters personal growth, but also recognizes our employees’ contributions towards the common goal of our company’s success because of this HyLife has been recognized as a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best-Managed Companies.

If you have the qualifications and the passion to meet this challenge then we would like to explore your potential.

Please apply online at http://hylife.com/current-opportunities/ or email to jobs@hylife.com or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0.

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

Saturday, Sept. 1 was supposed to be the first day of Brian Pallister’s carbon tax on rural families and businesses. It’s not being implemented yet, because my NDP colleagues and I stopped him, at least for a few months. I know some of you may be thinking “the NDP giving us a tax break? What, is it going to snow today too?” We did it because it was the right thing to do, and there were lots of reasons to do it. One of the most important was that it saved Manitobans $60 million in taxes between now and December.

I want Manitoba families to have the support they need to make green choices, keep life affordable and protect our environment. But we won’t get any of those things with Pallister’s carbon tax grab - life will get less affordable without programs to help the average family reduce their carbon footprint or help the environment. That’s why the Manitoba NDP used our power as the Official Opposition to delay Pallister’s carbon tax and as a result, save Manitoba families $60 million.

Brian Pallister first promised a carbon tax in the 2016 election. He had two years to come up with a plan that would keep life affordable for families. Instead, he’s taking money from your pocket and giving big business a free pass for a year. His ‘Green Plan’ is nothing more than a cash grab.

I know the average rural family cares about the future of our environment. You depend on the land and water. You often feel the effects of climate change first, more than some urban families do. But rural families also have to spend more on gas and heat. You want to fight climate change; you just don’t want to break the bank doing it.

That’s why it makes no sense that the Premier would bring in a plan that actually makes it harder for rural families to protect the environment. His plan doesn’t invest in green programs that help families reduce emissions, like using less gas, investing an energy efficient furnace, or using solar power. Instead, he’s taking more money out of your pocket - leaving you with less cash to spend on green alternatives.

The first question to ask of any green plan is whether every dollar made by the tax helps rural families and business owners protect the environment while making life more affordable. Pallister’s plan fails that basic test. Our party delayed his tax so that Manitobans can have the chance to have their say on the Premier’s plan.

I want to hear your thoughts about Pallister’s carbon tax, and how it will impact your family. Send me an email at Wab.Kinew@YourManitoba.ca to make your voice heard.

Antique car an eye catcher PHOTO BY MARGARET FEHR

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION Invites Applications for the following position:

Head Custodian at École Laurier This is a permanent position at 6.5 hours per day.

The salary for this position is $17.50 per hour.

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

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

Forward Applications complete with 3 references will be received by the undersigned. Closing date is when position is filled.

Dean Bluhm Transportation/Maintenance Supervisor Turtle River School Division Box 309 McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0 Phone: 835-2067 or Fax: 835-2426 deanb@trsd.ca Although all applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for a personal interview will be contacted.

You can’t get a much older car than a Duryea. The antique vehicle was spotted around the Neepawa and Gladstone area over the past week.

Unlike its more modern cousins, this car is steered with a tiller or “stick”. It also looks a bit more like a horse drawn carriage than a car of the 1910’s or 20s.

Founded by Charles Duryea and his brother Frank, the company built the Duryea Motor Wagon, a one cylinder four h o r s e p o w e r c a r, first demonstrated on September 21, 1893, in Springfield, Massachusetts. It is considered the first successful gas-engine vehicle built car, together and separately, as late as 1917. In the early days, the cars won races in a day and age when it was common for cars to not even complete races.

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McCreary School helps Old fashioned drive away hunger horse power

SUBMITTED PHOTO

The Neepawa branch of Farm Credit Canada presents a cheque for $1,000 to McCreary School for their School Feeding Program as part of FCC’s Drive Away Hunger Initiative.

Pictured from left: Sheldon Mutch, Neepawa FCC Relationship Manager Jayln Case, McCreary School Principal Jennifer Chrisp, Alexa Borne, Katherine Born.

PHOTO BY MICAH WADDELL

Ray Gork of Neepawa running practice passes on his horse drawn plow, making certain his furrows are straight and flat before competing in the Manitoba Provincial Plowing Match nine miles west of Rivers, MB. Gork placed third in senior sulky at the match, which took place on Sept. 29.

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Recycle Ventures Inc.

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(Facing Main Street in the Co-Op Administration Building)

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Garbage Bin Rentals

We buy Scrap!

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You and your health

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Instability - A common cause of low back pain

By Dr. Mark Perrett BSCs DC Chiropractor Patients often visit our office with reoccurring back pain. The problem will come on “out of the blue”, by doing simple activities such as putting on socks, sneezing, or getting out of a chair. People often “have been everywhere” and only received short term relief from the acting therapist or Chiropractor. Most people with this history simply resign to the fact that they have arthritis or a “bad back”.

The cause What is really going on is that the person probably has an unstable spine in one or more areas. An unstable spine results from muscles and/or ligaments around a joint segment that do not have the ability to reinforce the joint and properly support it. The most common cause of an unstable spine is previous injury. The spinal joint segment is sprained, leaving

the joint with too much laxity and movement.

Other reasons for joint laxity include pregnancy, degenerative arthritis, repetitive spinal stretching, abdominal injury, surgery, hernias, and simply being born with a very flexible spine.

Another common cause of instability, rather than trauma, is repetitive strain to the spine over time. The most common cause of this is prolonged sitting.

This especially occurs with jobs that involve sitting in a vehicle for long periods, allowing the tissues to slowly decondition over time, known as “tissue creep”.

Spinal instability can lead to chronic back pain or sometimes nerve involvement such as sciatica.

What to do If a spinal joint is very unstable due to major trauma or severe arthritis, surgery might be necessary.

However, one of the best treatments to correct spinal instability is to tighten up

the injured joint. This is not an easy task, and does take a lot of effort and time. The best action is to get a proper assessment of your spine, measuring your range of motion and your strength. A health care professional in the field of physical medicine should be consulted to get the best advice. A graduated, pain free, exercise program will be implemented to best suit your condition. These are the steps involved getting your spine back into shape: 1. Range of motion The first goal is to gain good range of motion from the joint. This means get moving! Simple low back stretches and massage can help loosen the muscles that are guarding the unstable area. Joint mobilization or manipulation can be very effective as well. Activities such as walking, swimming, biking and other low impact exercises are good in this stage.

It is important to achieve good range of motion before

moving into strength work as you don’t want to strengthen dysfunction.

2. Body weight exercises A good assessment by your health care provider will determine what muscles are weak, and help you to target these areas. An example is the core muscles that strengthen your low back. They include the lumbar extensors and the smaller spinal, pelvic, and abdominal muscles that stabile the low back and spine. Working muscle pairs around a joint can help balance the joint and improve stability.

Starting with simple body weight-bearing exercises at this stage, with activities such as Yoga and Pilates, is appropriate. Body-weight exercises (the squat, the bridge, the plank, back arches, and hip hinges) are other exercises that may be prescribed for your spine.

Be careful not to load the spine too much, moving into positions of pain. Your back can react to this with muscle spasm.

3. Loading the spine The second stage is to strengthen the muscles. This is the stage where you add weight to your rehabilitation exercises. Start slow and again everything should be pain-free.

You should strengthen the muscles around an unstable joint in order to tighten it back up. Simple exercises involving inexpensive equipment can be the answer for stabilizing an unstable joint. Just put in the effort, and you will see the results.

Conclusion If you are one of those people that has chronic low back pain or your back will get sore from doing a simple movement, you might have an unstable spine. Get a proper assessment and start your program to wellness.

Activity Fact: According to the Global Burden of Disease Report, spinal pain is the number cause of disability in the world! For more articles to help you stay healthy, visit neepawachiropractic.com.

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• Find out how long the agent has been in the business, including how many homes he or she turns over on average. Think about using an agent who is a full-time real estate professional, rather than one who only dabbles part-time.

• Consider which geographic areas the

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Canadian farm writers get a taste of Neepawa

By Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press

A large contingent from the Canadian Farm Writers Association converged on Neepawa on Sept. 21 to tour two local businesses.

The group had a tour of the Farmery brewery and attended an information presentation by HyLife.

Bot h loca l businesses showcased their growth and success as local Ag industry companies in expansion mode.

On a cold and blustery day, the group gathered in the cozy confines of the Neepawa United Church CE building to hear HyLife officials describe how the company grew from two families with a traditional hog barn to a multi million dollar company. That one hog barn expanded to more barns, then a feed mil, a hog genetics company and then took the big step of buying t he Spr i ngh i l l Fa r ms hog plant at Neepawa in 2008. HyLife has since expanded the plant and the workforce (1375 employees at Neepawa) and markets pork products around the world but largely to Japan.

HyLife emphasizes that the take a fully integrated global reach approach to produce “premium Canadian pork, from farm to fork.”

The farm writers group got a crash course in how grill a great pork steak from HyLife resident chef Dave MacPherson and then they spread out into

several teams to apply their new found skills. In a timed contest the the teams prepared, cooked and presented the steaks to a panel of three judges.

Conducted on the Beautiful Plains County Courthouse grounds the teams not only grilled the steaks, they used leaves, berries and various plant material to dress up the visual presentations.

Needless to say everyone, including the judges, were stuffed with fantastic grilled pork and judging by the laughter, the event was a hit.

PHOTOS BY KEVIN GEISHEIMER, HYLIFE FOODS

Neepawa businesses HyLife and The Farmery were on the itinerary for the Canadian Farm Writers Association tour. A pork cook-off was conducted complete with a panel of judges.

Left: This cook-off team of farm writers took their cooking assignment very seriously in preparing a delicious tasting and attractive looking plate of BBQ pork for the judges’ consideration.

Right: HyLife’s very own chef, Dave MacPherson was the instructor and one of the judges for the Pork BBQ competition.

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